#p. d: menodora

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having developed characters is awful i have to constantly fight with them to do the plot. like yeah ik u have trauma but TRAUMA THIS WAY

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Menodora dies surrounded by immortals who will grieve her forever. And she dies taking a bit of their souls with her. She dies sorry.

WRITERS! Pick an oc that doesn't die in their story... and tell me how they'll die after

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I was left alone all day at work to just work and zone out so my brain was doing things

this isn’t like. anything actually I just wanted to write it and wanted to share it

The flower moonjumper belongs to @doodleimprovement‘s Victorian au for the record!!!!

“Papa look!” the little girl was smiling ear to ear as she held up the clump of seaweed, “There’s mermaid purses in it!” she giggled happily. “Pia found a treasure!”

The black haired man knelt down with a grin, his tail coat’s getting sandy, “well by stars, there are indeed, my little Pia!” He reached to stroke her head gently, her white hair curly around his hand.

She snarled some when a voice cried out.

“My dear Count, there you are!” the frail looking man gave a forced smile. He moved to dab sweat from his brow, “You have a meeting today, I have been searching all over. Oh Hello Lady Nocturn.” he gave a small bow.

The girl snarled again and clung to her father’s leg as he stood up. The man sighed.

“Eclipsa.” he scolded.

She gave a small whine, “I don’t like him papa! He smells funny!” 

“It’s the herb pouch he carries, my sweet one.” the count reached to pick her up, “Papa has told you, Mr. Menodora is just sickly. He needs to be careful.”

“Still don’t like him.” she puffed her cheek up annoyed.

“Enunciate, Eclipsa.” he sighed. Giving her cheek a kiss he set her down, “While Papa deal with Mr. Menodora, how about you go play with Twinkle okay?”

She nodded and moved to run past the man. She crinkled her nose and stuck her tongue out before absconding up the hill towards the estate.

The count rubbed his neck with a sigh, “She’s as spirited as her mother.”

“Quite my liege. Perhaps you have con---”

“I will not send Eclipsa to boarding school.” he scowled, “and that’s final.”

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The count gasped as the cup was knocked away. The tea spilling over the carpet. He snarled, baring his fangs, “ECLIPSA AMARIS NOCTURN!” he looked at the girl who was using her stuffed dog to soak up the tea, “WHAT ON---”

“Bad plant.” she stated, her blue eyes glowing a bit, “Twinkle saw Misser Trell put a bad plant in this. Pia can eat but not Papa. Papa would get sick. Twinkle said so.”

The man froze up instantly. He frowned, “Twilla, Go fetch Mr. Trell as well as the guard.”

The aide gave a small frown before bowing, “Right away, Count.” As he exited the room he shot a small glare at the child who splashed the toy’s paws in the liquid.

“Which plant did Twinkle see? Can you draw it for me, Pia?” he asked his daughter. He held a charcoal stick to her and a small book.

She set her toy down to take it and draw the two petaled flower, “was blue. With red. Twinkle says it does really bad things to humans. Pia is fine. Not papa.”

“A moonjumper.” he frowned, “that’s a grave offense. And Twinkle saw Mr. Trell do it?” the count set the book down and rubbed the bridge of his nose.

“Mmhm. papa, Nightingale is all done drinking the bad tea!” She grinned as she held the swollen and soppy plush dog up, “Can Missus Fairweather give Nightingale a bath since she was a good girl and saved papa?”

He gave a soft smile and pet his daughter’s head, “Of course she’d be delighted to.”

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Eclipsa walked quietly through the halls. She’d had a nightmare and was trying to make her way to her father’s room when voices stopped her.

“Just a child but she sees so much.”

“It’s the creepy snow colored hair. That child isn’t right. Twinkle. I call bollocks. The count of Horizongale indulges that child too much. Using some imaginary friend as a basis for an arrest!”

The little girl puffed her cheek. One of those voices was clearly Twilla Menodora. She looked around curiously and huffed seeing nothing. She listened more.

“Well we’ll have to try something else. Have you tried adding it to the child’s food?”

“We’ve put more than a lethal dose in the Lady’s food! She just! Is fine!”

She rolled her eyes, no wonder her food tasted so funny lately. It wasn’t like it bothered her but it would bother her papa. She heard a chime and turned her head. A blue ball of fire bouncing around. She beamed happily and reached out to stroke it.

“Twinkle!” she whispered as it bounced about. She giggled and gave it a kiss. She pointed, “can you go listen for me?” she pointed, “Mister Menodora is being creepy, he’s gonna hurt papa!”

The fire chimed, bumped her cheek and zipped off. She grinned. If Twinkle got the information, then she’d be able to help her father.

Her blue eyes glowed in the darkness of the manor as the fire went to eavesdrop.

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“W-WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!” the former aide snapped as he was grabbed by his arms. He looked at the child who clung to the Count’s leg, “Count! Please! She doesn’t like me of course---”

“Pia may not like you, But Twinkle cannot lie.”

“Again with this stupid imaginary friend?!” the man gasped as he was thrown into the carriage, “YOU WILL REGRET MAKING ME AN ENEMY!”

Eclipsa scoffed and hugged her father’s leg tightly. When the carriage was gone she gave a proud huff, “Papa up!” she grinned and raised her arms, “Pia did a good job right?”

He reached to pick his daughter up, giving a half smile, “You did. You did a very good job, you and Twinkle.”

“Hehe~!” she giggled. With Mister Menodora gone, she wouldn’t have to worry. She nuzzled her father happily.

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“ECLIPSA!” the count shouted as she was ripped from the carriage, the rain pouring down. He yowled in pain as the knife was stabbed deep into his abdomen, the red seeping through his clothing.

“PAPA!” the child struggled as she was held, a gag being tied.

Twinkel zipped and slammed into her assailants head and she dropped to the ground.

“ECLIPSA RUN!” he father shouted as he coughed, “TWINKLE LEAD HER TO SAFETY GO!”

She whined but began to chase her fiery friend, who glowed strong despite the rain. She felt her eyes burning with tears as she chased the fire into the woods. It lead her to a hole in a large tree and she crawled inside.

Sniffling she curled her knees up. She was scratched and her father was hurt. She wiped her eyes but it made her tears worse.

“P-Papa… papa…”

Twinkle made a low chime and nuzzled her. It zipped outside leaving her alone as she sniffled.

She wasn’t sure how long time passed. But she tensed up instantly.

“Oh Lady Nocturnnnnn.” It was Twilla’s voice calling her chillingly. “Come out come out. You ruined my plans little one, you need to pay for that. Your father can’t help you now, and since you caused me so much grief---”

She covered her ears. If she was quiet and didn’t respond. She just had to be quiet. She clenched her eyes shut as she bit her tongue.

“There you are.”

She screamed and tore from the tree. Her dress catching branches as she was scratched. She didn’t care and kept running. Deeper into the woods.

“GET BACK HERE!” he snarled.

She gasped when a rope caught her neck and he cackled.

“I TOLD YOU YOU WILL PAY YOU INSOLENT BRAT!”

It hurt and she couldn’t breathe. She clawed at it and let out a scream.

The area lit in a cold light. Twinkle was in her reach. She reached for the fire, “P-Please! D-Don’t let him! DON’T LET HIM TAKE ME!”

And then.

It was quiet.

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Eclipse sat upright, sweat dripping down her face. She reached for the scar on her neck. The three wisps chiming in worry.

“I-I’m fine. It was just. A nightmare. Nothing more.” the woman curled her knees to her chest. Her heart was pounding heavily in her chest, “I’m okay. I’m fine. I’m fine…”

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What’s better than one team of rwby ocs?? TWO teams of rwby ocs! ✨✨

Here are Phoebe Menodora and Nic Aranea from my other rwby team; PNDA! Think of them kinda as the JNPR of my ocs.

(Reblogs are appreciated)

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P&N / D&A

F / L / M / E

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Character Voice Tag

I was tagged by the kind and ever lovely @rbbess110. Check his post out here!

the name of the game: rewrite the phrases given to you in the character of your own ocs and provide some phrases of your own! (as a dialogue bitch I FUCKING LIKE THIS)

my lines:

"I'm sorry."

"I need help."

"I really appreciate you."

"I'm sorry.":

Menodora: It would be foolish of me to pretend I am perfect. No one is really, and everyone who appears to be is-- Nevermind. ...Anyway, I admit it wasn't my best moment. I will refrain from repeating this action in the future.

Benjamin: Oh, I didn't mean to do that. I'll make it up to you, sorry.

Apollo: Shit, dude. I'm really sorry.

"I need help.":

Menodora: Are you busy? I have something that needs your attention.

Benjamin: Could you lend me a hand for a moment?

Apollo: Hey, I need your help with something.

"I really appreciate you.":

Menodora: Often I find that the best company is myself. I think it is only in the company of people like you that I start to doubt that. Not completely, you're insufferable, but a little. Thanks for that, I guess.

Benjamin: I hope you know that I appreciate you. Life is more fun with you around. I can only try to return the favor, huh?

Apollo: You know, I really fucking appreciate you. Things have been crazy lately, but you're always there by my side and it's... It's honestly really nice. Thank you.

my lines for YOU the reader:

"Fuck you."

"I missed you."

"Are you okay?"

@deviljayman. @squarebracket-trickster, @bluberimufin, @bardicbeetle (unsure if you do tag games, if not ignore this), and whoever else wants to do this! I meant it when I said YOU

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“Soon. I think I might go two towns over. I hear they pay a little bit more.”

Speaking of opening, let’s have a line share session! What is the first line of dialogue from your main character? Share it here!

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Was going through my daycycle fanfics (yes i write fanfics for it shove off) and found this beauty:

“Every time I banter with you, I remember you are an unmovable wall of flirty compliments and regret.”

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Project Daycycle:

♡ "I'm too grown for your tricks; I know this isn't love." ♡

General info

Standalone or Series: series

Progress: drafting book 1/4

Tropes/Ao3-esque Tags: Enemies to lovers, slowburn, family of choice, team as family, morally grey characters, redemption arcs

Book one

Working title: First Rises the Night

Main character name: Menodora

Summary:

Hundreds of years ago the creatures of mythos struck a deal with mysterious elemental beings to even the score with humans. In the wake of that agreement is an earth especially tailored for the creatures of mythos, humanity not being able to use their magic, and an empire ruled by the iron fist of the elementals. Both creatures and humans cling to the prophecy that a great chosen one wielding the element of  light would fight to free everyone from the empire's grip. However, a chosen one of darkness was also foretold to oppose them.

In the present day, Menodora is still struggling after realizing that despite being human and having the ability of light, she is not the chosen one. On her journeys far from the place she once called home, she's recruited by the werewolf general, Thais, on a plan that might be crazy enough to actually overthrow the empire.  Will she be strong enough to help with their movement, or will ties from her past hold her down?

Quotes:

Author Notes

Why "Daycycle?"

The working titles are all themed around times of day. This is inspired by the eternal daytimes in certain areas of the world!

Will you publish it?

Don't know! Most likely yes.

Romance or Found Family focused?

So far it's found family. When I say slowburn for the romance, I mean it. It's so slow my writer friends are trying to convince me to speed it up a bit for my own sanity. This story is very character focused, so it's important to me that the romance takes its sweet time. That being said, found family for the win baaabyyyy

Where can I see what you've posted so far?

I try to put all my writing snippets (and finished works but they have a separate tag) under #my writing, though rambles and writings can be found under the #project daycycle tag.

All the character tags are #p. d: (character name) and there's the tag p. d: main cast when referring to the group at large.

Can I be on your taglist?

This question is highly presumptuous, but yes hypothetical stranger, you can! Just ask in the replies or tags.

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Oc Description Tag

Thank you to the ever lovely @bluberimufim for the tag! The name of the game is to share an excerpt that describes one of your ocs!

Menodora thinks she looks weird. It’s an issue she often has. Her cheek bones are soft, but her chin is sharp. Her eyes aren’t small, but they have a sort of sharpness to them. Her lips are plum, but end in hard lines. This outfit does nothing to end the debate with her features. The skirt makes her look soft, and the few more practical elements make her look harsher.

BOO old writing. This is from a year ago, Jesus.

I shall be gently tagging @cream-and-tea, @pumpkinsplots, @the-melancholy-heart, and whoever else wants to join!

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fist line tag

tagged by @serenanymph. interesting tag! you post a line with the word fist in it. I'm tagging @squarebracket-trick, @junypr-camus, @malimaywrite, and @lucylyricism

She’s out of this work, she reminds herself. This isn’t her job anymore, yet when her fists clench they want to punch someone.

@squarebracket-trick, @serenanymph, @wrenofthewords, @kosmic-kore, @lyra-brie

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And if I die alone, who is she to judge? Obviously whoever is pretending to love her sent her on a fool’s errand to chase around the chosen one, and now she’s being forced to babysit a child. The way I see it, she is just as lonely and just as pathetic. The way I see it, I am enlightened and she is a fool clinging to the idea that adults have all the answers and that God cares.

- Menodora, Daycycle.

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daycycle snippet

Honestly how dare him? To be so evil, to be so famous, to be so grand, and to not be able to hold a sword right. He holds it like he’s scared that his grander will shatter it. I ought to shatter him. To break him like the world has been broken. To break him like I have been broken. It’d only be fair.

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i just want you all to know that if you see me reblog something with "benodora" i have thoughts. i have so many thoughts. is benodora a ship or a way of life? yes they are my own ocs but its so much more than that. they are actively my favorite ship.

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OC pic crew tag!

rules: use this pic crew to make your OC's!

thank you to @unmellowyellowfellow for tagging me! I shall be taggingggg mhm @holdmyteaplease, @serenanymph, @wipsbymor, @bluberimufim, and anyone else who wants to join! No pressure, of course.

I went with Modern au to not rip my brains out. Left is Menodora, right is Benjamin. Truly the most autism x adhd couple ever. Benjamin is slightly off but don't come for me it was too hard.

Menodora: Dark academia style, wears clothes that covers a lot, pretty formal all together. She actually has scars under her thingy, but her shirt covers it. She isn't even upset she just doesn't smile on auto unless she wants something HOWEHWIEHOIHOWEI. Fun fact Menodora doesn't smile with teeth a lot, unless of course she thinks it'll benefit her. It's considered aggressive where she grew up.

Benjamin: Pretty boy style. That's the only way I can describe it.

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Last Line Tag

thank you @fire-but-ashes-too for the tag! As per everyone else, I will not be adding context HIWEHOIEW

Those were the excuses she used to use, of course. Now Menodora knows she just likes the sound of screams.

Gently tagging: @marigold-clouds, @e-s-willswriting, @zeenimf, @scribbling-stardust, and anyone else who wants to join!!

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9 Lines 9 People

Giant thank you to @daughter-of-inklings for tagging me. CHECK OUT HER POST RIGHT FUCKING NOW. The name of the game is you share the last 9 lines you wrote and then tag 9 people!

She sticks out her hand. “You have a deal, good sir.” Henry face turns into a slight pout. “Must you test me? We are allies.” “Allies that have spoken once. I don’t hear much about you, due to your work, no doubt, but that gives me reason to be wary.” “And then you say you wouldn’t be a good spy?” He shakes Menodora’s hand. “Pick a side, girl.”

Tagging: @serenanymph, @rbbess110, @aziz-reads, @junypr-camus, @malimaywrite, @da-na-hae, @zmwrites, @reneesbooks, @vollzz, and anyone else who wants to join!