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hi juju! can i participate in your event! can i choose kirishima from mha?

i got werewolf for the quiz

i use she/they pronouns

my mbti is infp

my sign is sagittarius

a random fact is i'm rlly liking plants rn <3

Someone landed on one of my favourite supernatural beings, didn't she?

I'll gladly do this one for you, Nepho :3 Bringing the Sagittarius energy I love, too! (since I'm also s centaur like you gehehehe) Speaking of plants; my mom has been growing a bunch of vegetables in her garden, and she recently plucked this reaaaaalllly small tomato that I keep fangirling about yes I am fangirling about a tomato

Want a drabble like this? Head to the event's main post to see how!! Here's the link for the past asks :))

"Kiri..." you said, pressing your head deeper into his collarbone, "Please don't leave."

Your hands wrapped around his waist, gripping tightly. You felt Kirishima's anger - it was so rare but it had such a dark power against you. Your wolf whimpered as they felt their mate's anger burning them.

"Why did you not tell me? Did you think I wouldn't love you just because you aren't a human?" He said, anger lacing his words, "Do you think so little of me?"

He gripped the collar of your shirt, pulling you closer to him.

"I don't fucking care if you were a human or not. I love you for who you are, Y/N - werewolf or not. It just fucking hurts that you thought that I would leave you just because you aren't a human."

"Can you blame me? All my life I've been told to keep this part of me aside. Thanks to every other person having a quirk, I thought I could easily join UA as a student and live my dream as a hero, but apparently I could never hide it."

You forced his hands off of your collar and pushed him away from you, making him hit the wall behind him.

"Every single time I see one of my pack members open up to their friends about them being a werewolf, they're either bullied, ostracized or killed. I didn't want to die, Kirishima - I want to live."

Tears began to drip from your eyes as you stared at the red-haired male before you. His shocked expression said more than his words, the anger you felt from him slowly turning into worry.

"I want to live beside you so bad, Kiri. I want to be worthy of your affection and to be your friend. I want to be your rock - pun unintended," you chuckled.

"I want to be with you so bad it hurts," you ended.

You would never dare to tell him that he was your mate - you know if you told him, he'd be with you out of sympathy. You wanted him to love you without the effects of your mate bond.

That didn't mean it didn't hurt when he had all those other flings. You stood from the side lines while he flung himself to every person he deemed his lover. It hurt when he complained about his past lovers, but it hurt more when he talked about how much he loved them - he even planned his future with a few of them with you as his consultant.

But you never said anything - it was his life to live, and he shall live it the way he wants to.

"You don't need to feel bad, Kiri - I feel it," you said as you walked towards him, "I'm not angry at you."

"I don't know why I am," he said, tearing, "You didn't do anything wrong - you did what you had to do to protect yourself. I don't know why I feel cheated by you - you didn't do anything bad at all."

"Hey, hey, hey," you said, cupping his cheeks and wiping off the stray tears dripping on his cheeks, "Relax, okay?"

He nodded as he pressed his cheeks into your hands, his eyes slowly closing to fully enjoy your warmth.

"No wonder you were always warm," he said, sniffling.

You laughed as you stared at his face.

"Call it a blessing, I guess."

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ASH

BIBI.

[nepholove]

Hi everyone! Please read this is it is incredibly important!

Over the past few days I’ve been harassed via anonymous asks from someone who is attempting to dox me. In addition to revealing personal information about other people, they have been hinting at my location, my browser, and I believe installed spyware onto my computer by grabbing my IP address.

I know talking about Internet security isn’t fun by any means, but I urge you all to listen and ensure you’re keeping your information safe. Please be wary of what you share on this site and on discord, with people you’ve met, with friends you’ve made online. It is unfortunate to say, but you truly don’t know who is on the other side of the screen.

IF YOU ARE BEING THREATENED AND HARASSED VIA ANON DO NOT DELETE THE ASKS. DO NOT ANSWER. SCREENSHOT THEM AND SEND THEM AS PROOF TO TUMBLR STAFF. Let staff know that you are unable to flag the message like they suggest as it is on anon. Hopefully they’ll be able to help you out, or at the very least if enough messages like this crop up they will look to protect our information and data better than they are now.

AFTER YOU HAVE MESSAGED STAFF FILE A REPORT WITH YOUR GOVERNMENT AND APPROPRIATE LEGAL ENFORCEMENT ESTABLISHMENTS ACCORDING TO YOUR JURISDICTION. The screenshots will come in handy here as well!

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA - YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL YOUR LOCAL POLICE TO FILE A REPORT IN ADDITION TO SUBMITTING THIS FORM

APPROPRIATE USA FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE BUREAUS TO CONTACT

FOR USA: REPORT THE CYBERCRIME TO CISA

HOW TO REPORT A CYBERCRIME IN THE UK - THEY PROVIDE A NUMBER YOU CAN CALL IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING IT

Here’s a few methods that you can take to protect yourself and the people around you as they did allude to being able to do so through people they’ve already hacked.

1. USE A VPN. Proton VPN is free, and you can download browsers such as Opera and TorBrowser to protect yourself. Ensure that if you have a VPN downloaded that you have the option to run as soon as you turn on your laptop, and to automatically connect! If you’re like me and tend to forget, this is a lifesaver. You may have to submit captchas more frequently, but in my opinion it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind!

Keep it running when you send asks, DMs, go on discord, whatever.

2. Try to limit use on Tumblr to desktop with the VPN and private browser running - the doxxer was able to see the system my phone was running on as well as my IP.

3. Download an AntiVirus program! It will help detect any malicious spyware - Google to find a reputable program that works for you and your budget. Bitdefender and Norton are two great options.

4. Enable Two Factor Authentication on everything. There are a bunch of free authenticator apps you can download onto your phone (Google, Microsoft, etc). You also have the option of using your phone or email - whatever works for you! For an extra level of security, make sure to end any existing/currently running sessions before you set it up.

5. Change your passwords and make sure you write them down in a physical location, not saved on your phone or computer! Again - end any running sessions before you do so!

6. Don’t click any suspicious links! Don’t click links in asks! I mentioned this before, but this or another person tried to grab my IP through a hyperlink in an ask - copy and paste it into your notes to see what the actually URL is before you click! If it’s a shortened link (bit. ly, etc.) ask them to resend with the full link. Better to be annoyed with a long string of letters and numbers than to have your IP tracked.

7. DO NOT POST PHOTOS YOU TOOK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR PHONE. There will be data attached that can pinpoint your location! Same with videos! Please be careful! If you absolutely want to post a personal photo, screenshot the picture and then post it! You can pop it into a draft on your phone and then switch to desktop to finish up, or Google how to scrub data from photos and videos before posting!!

8. USE A PSEUDONYM. They might be addressing you, but if it’s not even close to your real name it will give you an extra layer of comfort. NEVER give out personal information no matter how much they harass you. You might confirm something they’re only speculating on or give them information they didn’t have - do your best to ignore, block, and report when possible.

9. BE AWARE OF WHAT STILL HOLDS YOUR DATA. Are you sending a TikTok link? Make sure your username isn’t attached to it! Copy and paste the URL into a browser and then delete everything after the video’s ID (a string of numbers). Are you sharing a Google doc with your online friend? Make sure it’s not off your personal account!

Are you sending a photo of your license to someone? Blur out your photo, address, ID number, and middle and last names! Legitimate discord server owners should only be asking for proof of your DOB! Are you talking about school? Hobbies? Landmarks? Know that these can provide an idea of where you’re currently residing! Taking a photo of your car for some reason? Blur the license plate! Street signs! If there are signs from political canvassing in the area, blur those out too! I would say never post a photo of the area you live in or your neighbourhood - there are too many things that can appear in the background that people can use to find you. Don’t describe yourself if there are distinctive attributes in your appearance!

10. USE A DIFFERENT EMAIL WHEN SIGNING UP FOR SITES/ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATED TO YOUR PSEUDONYM. Create a new one for writing. Don’t put your personal name on there. If you end up having to change pseuds, you can easily alter it to reflect whatever name you would like to be called! Using your personal email address gives doxxers another potential avenue. Similarly with kofi - as a content creator when you tip it will reveal your first and last name if you don’t have a separate paypal account set up! IF YOU CHOOSE TO TIP ON KOFI MAKE SURE THE PERSON YOU ARE TIPPING IS SOMEONE THAT YOU TRUST. I know that’s a little strange to say after everything I just wrote, but use your gut.

Please share this and ensure you’re taking care of yourself and your data! You might never do something like this, but there are people out there who will take advantage of this. These are also great habits to have for your life outside of tumblr and social media; preventative measures will help a lot! Whether you’re reading, writing, vibing, keep yourself safe!!

[nepholove]

DISTRACTION - SUNA RINTARO​

for @vindictivtsumu​ bc i love you <3

you sat at the table, flipping through your sociology textbook. you’ve been sitting here for about 2 hours, and you’ve been sitting in the library for about 6. 

and for some reason, suna rintaro had been sitting with you throughout, flipping through manga and scrolling on his phone. 

“rin, why are you still here? shouldn’t you go home?” he looked up from his manga, his face resting in his hands. “i’m good though? do you want me to leave? don’t tell me, am i too distracting?”

you laughed, pushing his face away. “i don’t think so. besides, don’t you think it’s the opposite?” he smirked, “you’re probably right.”

you blinked. “what?” “i probably wouldn’t be able to concentrate with you around.”

interaction appreciated <3

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[nepholove]

You might be sexually attracted to that person if…

- You think sexual thoughts about the person out of nowhere

- You feel aroused upon seeing the person outside of a sexual setting

- You find yourself wondering what the person is like in bed and what their genitals look like 

- You want to have sex with that person because your body is screaming for sex with that one person in particular.

- Seriously though if you’re already horny and that person is there you will feel all hot and sexually aroused and might drool a bit and fantasies of doing X-rated things to that person will fly through your mind and your body will literally be screaming for that person to take you or for you to take that person. Even just thinking about that person while horny can do this to you.

- TMI but if you get off while fantasizing about you having sex with that person, the orgasms can be absolutely mind-blowing and may even give you leg cramps.

- You really do “just know.”

You might not be sexually attracted to that person if…

- You make a conscious effort to fantasize about sex with that person, mainly to see if you actually want to

- You feel aroused during a sexual situation, but that arousal has more to do with the activities instead of the specific person. Alternatively, you just don’t feel aroused at all.

- You feel aroused at random, but it’s directed towards no one

- You want to have sex with that person because you want to make them happy or are just horny and want to get off with a partner or want babies or want money or literally any other reason aside from your body screaming for sex with that one person in particular.

- TMI but if you try to get off while fantasizing about you having sex with that person, you may get bored and start thinking of other things. Or, you may start fantasizing about that person doing sexual things that don’t involve you in which case aegosexual might be worth looking into.

- You just don’t know.

If the “you might be sexually attracted” list boggles your mind, you are possibly asexual.

If the “you might not be sexually attracted” list boggles your mind, you are possibly not asexual.

If you can relate to the “might not be sexually attracted” list, but also feel like you’ve experienced some of the things on the “might be sexually attracted” list, it may be worth checking out some acespec identities.

(Disclaimer: This is strictly based off of my own experiences as acespec and is meant to be a guide for people questioning sexual attraction. Overall, you know yourself best and I’m not gonna tell you what you’re feeling or how to identify.)

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i'm here now <3

yup i did it. i changed blogs.

go follow me at @yamsandpeanutbutter

reblogs appreciated!

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ATLA Martial Arts: The Dancing Dragon Pt. 3

While I’d been wanting to do a post on The Dancing Dragon for a while now— and I’ve received many requests to analyze it— I found myself procrastinating due to how meticulously the form was shown within the show. Fortunately, Sifu Kisu has actually written quite a bit of information about the creation and finer points of the form’s movements, so his descriptions will add some much needed depth to my more novice and surface-level observations. This will be a four-part series.

5th Movement: Shooting Arrow Stance with Double Downward Blocks

The fifth movement is more defense-oriented; this time pairing the Shooting Arrow Stance with a double low block. As mentioned in a previous post, the shooting arrow is used primarily to evade high and jumping kicks. The double downward blocks further protect the combatant by, well, blocking any low kicks directed at the fighter, particularly any attacks aimed at the groin area.

6th Movement: Bow Stance with a Single Punch

The sixth movement is another bow stance, this time paired with a single punch. To quote my previous post,

“For this stance, the lead foot is pointed straight ahead, with the lead leg bent at a 90 degree angle. The trailing foot is angled outward at a 45 degree angle, with the heel lined up with the heel of the leading foot. This results in a “lunging” motion that drives the back leg into the ground and greatly increases the power of any frontward punch. The weighting of the stance should also be 70% on the front leg and 30% on the back leg to allow for quick kicks from the rear foot. Overall, the Bow Stance is well-suited for attacking.”

It’s worth noting that Aang emulates this stance almost perfectly from the Dancing Dragon statue on his first try. His posture, hand placement, and angling are nearly identical to the referenced pose.

In contrast, Zuko’s stance has some pretty noticeable mistakes: He does a horizontal punch instead of a vertical one, he keeps him limbs straight and front-facing instead of angling them appropriately, and he points his face downwards instead of upwards.

These are actually really nice character details, when you take into account that…

While Zuko is a very skilled martial artist, Aang is considered to be a prodigy who grasps kinesthetic information more immediately than most people. Consider how quickly Aang was able to understand the movements illustrated in the waterbending scroll.

Zuko’s form is generally tighter, sharper, and more aggressive than what the Dancing Dragon actually calls for. This is because he’s doing a very “strict” interpretation of Northern Shaolin (Firebending) movements, hence why his stance is much closer to the real life examples. Whereas Sifu Kisu himself states that the Dancing Dragon is “based on movement essences from Northern Shaolin”; in other words, this is the martial art when stripped to its barest essentials.

This also ties back to the Sun Warriors’ belief that “modern” firebending has evolved to be more destructive than it was originally intended to be.

Since Zuko grew up learning “modern” firebending, he essentially has to “unlearn” what he was previously taught to properly recreate the form. Aang hasn’t had much training in firebending so he doesn’t have the same sort of barriers to learning the Dancing Dragon.

Like what I’m doing? Tips always appreciated, never expected. ^_^

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my toxic trait is that im really pretty and cool and also a sweetheart and also really intelligent and driven and i smell good and i have soft hair and cool clothes and im knowledgeable on many topics and im also funny and fun and cool and pretty

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SON OF NEPTUNE IS TEN YEARS OLD!!!!!!

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Writing fight scenes

masterlist. main navigation.

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1. Pacing

A fight scene should be fast-paced and intense. Unless it's a final battle with numerous parties, a fight scene that's too long tends to take away suspense. To speed up your pacing, use active voice to describe movement and don't overdescribe your characters' thoughts. Excessive inner monologue will be unrealistic, as people usually have no room to think during intense combats.

2. Character mannerisms

Here's a point that people often overlook, but is actually super important. Through fight scenes, you should be able to reveal your characters' contrasting mannerisms and personality. A cunning character would play dirty - fighting less and making use of their opponent's weakness more. A violent character would aim to kill. A softer one would only target to disarm their enemies, using weakened attacks. A short-minded character would only rely on force and attack without thinking. This will help readers understand your characters more and decide who to root for.

3. Making use of surroundings

Not only the characters, you also need to consider the setting of your fight scene and use it to your advantage. Is it suitable for fighting, or are there dangerous slopes that make it risky? Are there scattered items that can help your characters fight (e.g. nails, shards of glass, ropes, wooden boards, or cutlery)? Is it a public place where people can easily spot the fight and call the authorities, or is it a private spot where they can fight to the death?

4. Description

The main things that you need to describe in a fight scene are :

• Characters involved in the fight

• How they initiate and dodge attacks

• Fighting styles and any weapons used

• The injuries caused

Be careful to not drag out the description for too long, because it slows down the pace.

5. Raise the stakes

By raising the stakes of the fight, your readers will be more invested in it. Just when they think it's over, introduce another worse conflict that will keep the scene going. Think of your characters' goals and motivations as well. Maybe if the MC didn't win, the world would end! Or maybe, one person in the fight is going all-out, while the other is going easy because they used to be close :"D

6. Injuries

Fights are bound to be dirty and resulting in injuries, so don't let your character walk away unscathed - show the effect of their injuries. For example, someone who had been punched in the jaw has a good chance of passing out, and someone who had been stabbed won't just remove the knife and walk away without any problem. To portray realistic injuries, research well. I have two posts about writing realistic pain and injuries back in my pink theme, check them out if you need any reference!

7. Drive the plot forward

You don't write fight scenes only to make your characters look cool - every fight needs to have a purpose and drive the plot forward. Maybe they have to fight to improve their fighting skills or escape from somewhere alive. Maybe they need to defeat the enemy in order to obtain an object or retrieve someone who had been kidnapped. The point is, every single fight scene should bring the characters one step closer (or further :D) to the climax.

8. Words to use

• Hand to hand combat :

Crush, smash, lunge, beat, punch, leap, slap, scratch, batter, pummel, whack, slam, dodge, clobber, box, shove, bruise, knock, flick, push, choke, charge, impact

• With weapon :

Swing, slice, brandish, stab, shoot, whip, parry, cut, bump, poke, drive, shock, strap, pelt, plunge, impale, lash, bleed, sting, penetrate