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happy birthday to @scarlxtleaves !

I hope you have a wonderful day like you deserve and I'm so grateful to be able to talk about all the ships that we talk about -- including and especially Jojorin..... because I did not think they would work at first-- but I love them very much, and I adore you significantly.

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shrieks at the amount of followers and attention hi heLLO

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hi i am here i still exist, and i still plan on doing things, i just moved a little over a week ago and have been settling in!

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I am moving very soon, but! I'd like to get a feel for getting back into a rhythm here.

give this a like if you wouldn't mind me popping in for plotting! or, alternatively, a small starter!

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send me questions you have about my character!

anything and everything. favorites. thoughts on people, on events. what they would do in a certain situation. how things would be different if something had/hadn’t happened. simple questions, complex questions. have at it!

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I am moving very soon, but! I'd like to get a feel for getting back into a rhythm here.

give this a like if you wouldn't mind me popping in for plotting! or, alternatively, a small starter!

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Ikutsuki: I'd like to ask everyone to get a routine health check up at the hospital

Karin, under her breath: fuck

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valentine's bonus, you all get to see the ship i've been fixating over recently // @scarlxtleaves

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❝D-don't worry about it.❞ Her obvious gratitude is a little embarrassing. Even now, she finds anything of that caliber flustering, still unused to this treatment regardless of all the months she's spent here thus far. Exiting the dormitory, she was prepared to brush aside her sheepishness and dedicate her attention to the task at hand, when a jest catches her off guard.

❝I don't know about that, Senpai,❞ she too chuckles, though hers is a twinge more diffident. ❝I won't fight anyone without good reason. Well… not anymore, anyway.❞ Though she doesn't at all fault her for thinking that, what with the raucous personality she first came to the dorm with. The harsh months have done much to change her. To offer more leeway, the two hadn't spent all that much time together -- something Karin admittedly laments. Not only is this an opportunity for her to perhaps charm her longest standing crush through holiday tradition, but it's also one to spend more time with her softspoken upperclassman.

❝Making it ourselves shouldn't be too hard,❞ Karin reasons aloud as the two venture toward the previously mentioned bakery. ❝If it comes down to that, I think we can do it. But we'll try Plan A first. Let's see what the bakery has to offer.❞

She was this close to hugging Karin and thanking the god above that she was willing to come with her and to get stuff ready for Valentine's Day. Then again, the fear of no sweets or cakes or ANYTHING being at the bakery or stores terrified Fuuka in the back of her mind. She could make the sweets, but she didn't want anyone to be sick on a very, very special day.

Even if she was scared to impress her friends that she knew how to make desserts and sweets. Then again, she didn't really hang out with Karin much--this was to make up lost time with her and to talk with her. Girl to girl. And she would love her opinion on stuff relating to the guys.

"Thank you so much. It shouldn't take long--worse case, we would have to make the sweets. But, let's going. I don't want to fight a girl over the last piece of cake." She chuckled and opened the dorm door leading outside. "And if we have to, I'll leave the fighting to you?"

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things to do eventually in no particular order:

actually update Karin's biography -- it's been at least 5 or so years since I've rewritten that from scratch. I edited it vaguely a little while back, but that's. not enough. I need to reconfigure the information altogether.

finish drawing the Reload full body sketches I did a couple/few weeks ago, actually render those

on that note, draw Reload assets for Karin (like new sprites, her all-out attack finishing screen, a new cut in)

draw references for all of her outfits in-game

draw some new icons

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Settled to a collected calm, she carefully considers Fuuka's words, though it didn't take much, seeing as she was so straightforward with her request. The initial inquiry for her help was surprising enough, but she wants her to help in procuring Valentine's gifts for the dorm as a whole? It's a sweet gesture, one that Karin herself hadn't thought of. Admittedly, a part of her feels bad that she hadn't.

Never mind the nagging desire to offer this exact gesture to a specific member of the dorm… This thought alone tempts her into action. But this is Fuuka-senpai's gift, her brain urges, so it wouldn't be from her at all. Well, unless she picked something up for him specifically. But did she have the courage? Is this too selfish a thought?

❝… Okay,❞ the first-year agrees softly, cheeks painted a tell-tale red. ❝I'll help. We're just going and getting stuff, right? It shouldn't be a problem.❞

"Okay, so I know that Valentine's Day is today. And I am too scared to make any chocolates or cookies or brownies for anyone in the dorm." Fuuka quickly got to the point, knowing she didn't want to leave Karin blindsided. "I was hoping you could come with me and grab some cookies at the local bakery and divide them up for everyone? And we would have to buy goodie bags and all of that..." She lowered her voice at the second half of her proposition.

"And, if you could keep this quiet, then I'll owe you, Karin-chan." Fuuka smiled, clapping her hands together. It didn't sound like a bad idea pulling one of the youngest members of SEES with her. "I would really, really like to make everyone happy today. So, could you help me?"

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With a smile on his face he presented a bouquet of rather colorful flowers (instead of going for the whole cliche rose bit) and of course he could never forget the heartshaped box of chocolates, granted it held a little more weight to it as there were also larger heart cookies within the second layer of the box. "Happy Valentine's day Love."

Though Karin expected to see Joseph today, she wasn't quite prepared for his surprise. It didn't matter if Valentine's Day was quintessentially meant for surprising your loved ones, she never expected one to be delivered unto her.

Rendered speechless, all she can do is stare at the colorful gifts presented. To be considered, to be thought of, especially on a day like this, has her heart soaring so high that she swears she feels weightless for a moment. A gentle red dusts her cheeks, though instead of its usual panicked association, it's based in genuine warmth. Yet, her eyes reflect confusion, even trepidation, as they raise to meet the face she's come to correlate with her affections. It was as if she was unsure if these were for her.

❝Thank you, Jojo,❞ she finally forces from her heavy tongue. Rather shyly, she reaches forth, taking the gifts into hand and admiring them. She wonders how she can return the favor. What does she do? Say 'happy valentine's day' back to him? What's the most appropriate course of action here? A brief pause, and the flowers are shifted into one arm, while the same hand opens the chocolate box. Decorated with sweet morsels of all kinds, she seems to stare in awe, before lifting a particularly delectable looking square between her fingers. Her gaze then flickers to Joseph, and she raises her hand to his lips.

Brows furrowing and cheeks thoroughly flushed, her expression returns to one he's seen countless times.

❝Open.❞ The demand is clumsy, and curt. Realizing that, she clarifies, ❝… I can't eat all of this by myself. Besides, it's… better to share, isn't it?❞

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happy valentine's day! karin gets an illustration this year bc reload has me by the throat

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@tacitusauxilium asked: "Karin--thank goodness! You are the EXACT person I am looking for!" Fuuka looked relieved. "I need you to help me with a huge favor. And I promise to make it worth the hassle!"

❝M-me?❞

Surprise cracks her voice, eyes wide and brows furrowed, overly flustered for what seems to be an innocent request. Had she been searching for her? The idea of an elder thinking specifically of her, even if it was for the sake of a solution to a problem, admittedly embarrassed the small Magician. Perhaps the feeling of being needed heightened that sudden shock. Not looking to be seen through or ridiculed for her reaction, she clears her throat, pretending as though her heart didn't just leap into her throat for a solid moment.

❝… A favor?❞ Through a breath, her tension relaxes, a hand brushing aside stray strands that cascade over her shoulder. ❝Alright, alright. What do you need, Senpai?❞

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@ruiination asked: “It’ll look worse before it looks better.” from yuki

❝I know.❞

The words tumble thoughtlessly, a jerk-like reaction, somewhat sharp despite her attempt to keep her tone neutral. Normally, Karin would have ignored this, treating him as though she would have treated anyone else, but there's a nagging regret clawing at her, forcing her to reconsider. This is supposed to be better, her conscience cries, she's supposed to treat people better. A gloved hand draws to the darkening bruise forming on her cheek, likely the reason why he had approached her in the first place. She hadn't meant for that altercation to cause a scene, let alone for anyone to actually witness it.

❝… Sorry,❞ she eventually relents, refusing to raise her eyes. ❝You're just… trying to help.❞ Her jaw tightens, as if this is legitimately painful for her to speak aloud. ❝Don't worry about me, Senpai. You should head back home for the day.❞

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KARIN IS POUTING SO MUCH SHE'S SO MAD

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Name: Joseph Joestar

Age: 19

Do you like to cuddle?: I'd like to do anything if it means we'll be close and personal.

Can we make-out?: Ooooh, someone's feeling bold. But don't mind if I do.

A night in or dinner out?: Let's go out in the town, if we're dating I'd like to flash the news to the world.

Whip cream or chocolate syrup?: Hmmm what a question, my oh my what does go into your mind Karin? But for choice's sake whipped cream -winks at her-

Chocolates and roses?: Only so I ensure you eat something, I'll go with chocolate.

What makes you a good Valentine?: I'm the man of your dreams after all, I mean why WOULDN'T I make a good valentine? I'm strong, couragous and did I mention handsome? Although if you'd need another reason you could say because I care about you, so much so that I can say for certainty there isn't another man alive that cares about you more than I.

Would you cook for me?: Well I've never actually prepped a meal before, bloody hell how hard can it be right?

Would you let me cook for you?: I think that would be brilliant. I'd never turn down a meal from you.

Where would you take me on a date?: I'm thinking restaurant..though nothing fancy. Those menus are hard for me to read..and that's not because I'm a tourist.

Who’s paying?: You just leave that to good ol' Jojo.

What did you get me for Valentine’s Day?: Well if I told you that then it wouldn't be a surprise. Just know the gift would keep you smiling for days on end.

Valentine’s Day Application // accepting

Joseph Joestar, ever the charmer, and apt to lay those charms on thick. For a long time, she considered his boisterous attitude annoying, especially his persistent interest in her. She wondered if he considered her a challenge to conquer, what with her harsher personality, but she has long outgrown those childish assumptions. She gives him the attention he deserves, carefully considering each response he gives. Unsurprisingly, many of his answers earn him an eye roll, or a scoff. (Some intrigued her in ways she would refuse to admit.) Years ago, she would have deemed these matters trivial, having never experienced a proper Valentine's Day, and even now, she still carries some of these values. Yet, when she looks upon him, that gleaming smile and those sincere (albeit brash) green eyes, she can't help but fall captive in those alluring hues. A part of her strains, not wanting to let him know how fondly she gazed at him.

❝You're ridiculous,❞ the Magician scoffs, eyes closing and brows knitted in what seems to be displeasure, but the gentle color in her cheeks say otherwise. A beat passes, and finally, she lifts her gaze, her chin still poised in her palm. Many things he said were cheesy, though he was being honest with each word. Once upon a time, his flirtatious endeavors would have annoyed her, and he would've received some form of retribution, be it in words or through her fists. Nowadays, though… she's softened, or perhaps he's grown on her -- or perhaps a combination of both. It honestly didn't take much contemplation on her part, but she can't let him know that, now can she?

❝Alright, fine. If you want it so badly, you can be my valentine.❞ Her hand withdraws, and she looks upon Joseph with flushed cheeks. ❝Just… let me know when you come by to get me.❞