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What is a sure-fire way to gain your character’s ire? One of their pet-peeves or something REALLY egregious.

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It takes a very specific combination to truly stoke Kiera's ire. It is something she rarely, if ever, shows blatantly. If she does...Well.

1) Feeling like a placeholder, or being used - IF perceived to be simply a temporary means to an end, whether it be general or personal--She will not stand it.

2) Harming the innocent - She will not tolerate it.

3) White-Knighting - Whether it's on her behalf or another...Just don't. Please.

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What kind of partner is your character? Attentive? Distant? The doting sort?

Kiera canted her head quietly.

"I suppose...I am use to looking after grandmother and myself. Self-sufficient and a bit attentive...but much like the cats that we surround ourselves with, I am not one to constantly seek 'affection'--so to speak."

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Kiera is pretty reclusive in general, which bleeds into how she interacts with romance and being in a partnered bond. Affection and attention can be given--though at times she may simply do her own things. If someone constantly tries to be around her and suffocate her in their own type of care, that could lead to disinterest.

However, once something is truly established? The small things matter most. Little notes, gestures of affection, branching out a bit more to that particular person and showing a different side might happen.

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1. How does your character define love? What about hate?

"Love..."

Kiera seemed to muse on the word, resting curled knuckles against her jaw.

"In a writing sense and ideally--Love is something to be cherished. A sacred bond, woven through intricacies of fate and stars aligning. It is a powerful and devastating force that often seems to be the point of will in someone."

The hand fell away, tapping against the wooden surface of a chair perched upon. Methodically.

"In the literal sense--to me...'Love' is a term to describe emotion. A complex series of interactions that forge trust and want, maybe a deep bond...yet a double-edged sword that can cut at any moment. It simply depends on how much one has to bleed for, and if they truly embrace the pain...or dull the blade."

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Love (and Hate) Asks!

Emotional themed asks in honor the hallmark holiday. Answer IC or OOC or both!

How does your character define love? What about hate?

What is a sure-fire way to gain your character’s ire? One of their pet-peeves or something REALLY egregious.

How does your character feel about being in love? 

What kind of partner is your character? Attentive? Distant? The doting sort?

Who (or what) was their first love?

What is the “type” of person they are prone to fall for?

What is one of the pettiest things your character has done to someone that burned them?

How do they show they care? Platonic or romantic or both!

What is the worst or more embarrassing romantic encounter they’ve had?

Who is their OTP? (pairings their in, pairings of friends, or friendSHIPs their in count!) 

What is their ideal date? 

If they are in love (or were) tell us how they and their partner met. 

Has your character ever had a tragic moment in love? A story that didn’t have a happy ending. 

Make a confession!

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Makeup appreciation post for Amanda Seyfried as Catherine in this scene from Things Heard & Seen (2021)

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- "With Flowers" by Emily Dickinson

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"𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑜𝑚, 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠, 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑜𝑜𝑛, 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑏𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦?"

𝑂𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟 𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑒

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Acatalepsy

“I warned you that this would happen.”

The soft sounds of quill scratching against freshly pressed papers came to a stilling. Two fingers twitched, begging to continue within the gliding words of ink.

The worried tutting of elderly scolding was not lost to Kiera. A more common cadence that accompanied the conversations of her grandmother as of late.

“I am aware.”

Exasperation was the key tone to the sigh Elyndia indicated towards her granddaughter. The near fatal wound may have left a scar upon Kiera’s chest…yet the trepidation was fresh.

The thought could have brought a ire-filled smirk to a sonnetist’s eyes.

Stay low. Observe. Record.

That was all she sought to do.

Yet, if the spear that pierced her flesh as she lamented the philosophies of such choices with a priestess were any indication—-it would appear that her status was much more involved than she would have liked it to be.

Unknowns were not controlled.

They made her wary. Even more so when they came in the form of emotions that could easily blind choices when it concerned another.

They were allowed to be felt….even if they were more so a distraction and something convinced to trust and try. Inherently, there was nothing wrong with exploring new connections and perhaps a self-happiness that was rare to come by.

Her grandmother was right in her worry. Kiera wouldn’t deny it. It was more so a matter of how to counter, observe, and move her pieces on the board. Much akin to the table in the bookshop below…a game was meant to be strategized and played. Moves to naught be revealed, lest a checkmate be placed too soon.

There were multiple games happening - much to Kiera’s surprise and silent glee. It was always fascinating to observe others' styles, the way they danced around one another in the shadows with bonds either forged or shattered.

A single chime of a brass bell pulled her from the musings that had taken her mind.

Ahh, think of such and it shall appear.

Sleek fur of midnight hopped onto the table Kiera had seated herself at, revealing golden eyes that had a piercing gaze set amongst the paper that was incomplete.

A paw rose to lick. Casual, as if the feline were unbothered by anything in the world. A motion that made lips twitch in bemusement.

“You’ve meddled much in recent times, Noir…Some of which I have to thank you for. Others, I’m left curious. Place what you’ve seen.”

Kiera’s hand moved to turn a fresh page. Crisp and unscripted, ready to be filled. Chat Noir’s paw paused, gleaming eyes squinting in a seeming emotion of amusement to the rumble of a purr. The paw came down deftly upon the page….ink beginning to bleed from the paw print despite having not dipped it in such.

From the ink, swirls of words began to form. The gentle chime of a brass bell chimed once more during the process…transcribing and translation soon filling multiple pages around the table.

Once the last of ink had dried…Chat Noir gave another purr before slinking down and padding off to wherever he pleased. It was observed a moment before Kiera’s attention drew to placing the papers together.

Chronological accounts, stories woven from those around and close by. Pale hues gleamed to begin reading…

Interesting.

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Greetings to all friends, lovers, wallowers in soul-crushing loneliness, and so forth! It’s that time of year again!

Beginning the week of February 1st through February 15th, Duskthorn Deliveries will begin our ‘Love is in the Air’ themed promotion! Stocked with locally-grown flowers, themed stationery, festive gifts, and sickening serenades, your local private couriers will take orders to make that special surprise for your certain someone memorable–be it friend, family, lover, or even enemy. You may find the order forms posted on our shop or public notice board (( ORDER FORM HERE )). Either locate us at Duskthorn Deliveries, anywhere else in Kaldorei District (Phase ID 50175), or even abroad! Cichol Yewberry will be hardly a sight to miss–clad as the Sprite of Devotion*, he may plunge his Arrows of Affection into your heart next!

We are also putting on a Pairing Pen Pals initiative!

Love is in the Air isn’t just about romance and discount post-holiday chocolates, but it’s also about communication and connections. That’s why we’re taking sign-ups for a pen pal pairing initiative (( SIGN-UPS HERE )).

All missives and packages sent between pen pal partners will be shipped free of charge (excessive shipments notwithstanding). Don’t forget about the gift service if you grow close enough!

* ᴬⁿʸ ᶜʰᵃʳᵃᶜᵗᵉʳ ˡᶦᵏᵉⁿᵉˢˢ ᵗᵒ ᵉˣᶦˢᵗᶦⁿᵍ ᵖʳᵒᵖᵉʳᵗᶦᵉˢ ᶦˢ ᵖᵘʳᵉˡʸ ᶜᵒᶦⁿᶜᶦᵈᵉⁿᵗᵃˡ ᵃⁿᵈ ᵘⁿᶦⁿᵗᵉⁿᵗᶦᵒⁿᵃˡ. ᴵᶠ ʸᵒᵘ ᵃʳᵉ ᵃ ʳᵉᵖʳᵉˢᵉⁿᵗᵃᵗᶦᵛᵉ ᶜʳᵒʷⁿ ᶜʰᵉᵐᶦᶜᵃˡ ᶜᵒᵐᵖᵃⁿʸ ᵃⁿᵈ ᶠᵉ���ˡ ʸᵒᵘʳ ᶦⁿᵗᵉˡˡᵉᶜᵗᵘᵃˡ ᵖʳᵒᵖᵉʳᵗʸ ᶦˢ ᶦⁿᶠʳᶦⁿᵍᵉᵈ ᵘᵖᵒⁿ, ᵖˡᵉᵃˢᵉ ᶜᵒⁿᵗᵃᶜᵗ ˢᵃᵉᵗᵉᵗʰ ᴰᵘˢᵏᵗʰᵒʳⁿ ᵒᶠ ᴰᵘˢᵏᵗʰᵒʳⁿ ᴰᵉˡᶦᵛᵉʳᶦᵉˢ.

ART GIVEAWAY (( OOC ))

Any and all people who use our services* during the promotion will be offered an entry into a free art raffle. The winner will receive ONE of the following packages:

Sweethearts Package: A half-body, flat-color piece of two characters. This can be a romantic couple, friends, family, or other. *

Long Distance Package: Two separate half-body, flat-colors–one for you and one to give to a friend.

Loner Package: Your character drawn eating Taco Bell alone.

Given the potential complexity, only one slot is guaranteed to be raffled. A second slot will be considered based on the number of entries. Winner(s) will be announced by end of day Wednesday, February 16th. Examples of art can be found here: https://commission-failed.tumblr.com/ or https://bad-rper.tumblr.com/tagged/art

This is an Epsilon-only promotion.

* If both characters do not belong to you, please get consent of the other person prior to requesting this package. Keep it PG/PG-13-ish.

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One moment you're sitting in the Temple, the next...

A piercing realization...

No really, she got a hole now.

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“Now Khis kiss~”

Seasons well wishes to all our friends, Kaldorei District and beyond.

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Witchy academia

Burning candles while reading or doing homework, black turtle necks,velvet skirts, walking through the forest in autumn, passing a graveyard and feeling a sense of belonging.

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Consider:

You're journey begins and ends here

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Painting is the most agreeable way of ignoring life. x

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I'd like to have more attention.

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ethereal dreamscapes by maya beano