octalien

[octalien]

Hey guys! Mahmoud Qassas needs some help urgently for his wife's treatment for lung cancer. She has been transported to Egypt for urgent medical treatment and needs some funds for it. Please don't hesitate to help.

[octalien]

tbh, I had no idea what I was doing. I just drew my bb in a cool pose and from there I did whatever.

[octalien]

I’m sure most of you have seen the video of the Palestinian boy that went viral

talking about hunger, fear, and life in Gaza.

He wasn’t just speaking for himself... he was speaking for all of us.

I live in Gaza too. And I’m living the same reality — struggling to find food, to stay safe, to keep hope alive.

If his words touched you, please know there are many of us going through this every single day.

Any support — a share, a kind word, a donation — can make a real difference.

[octalien]

I'm girls?

[octalien]

sundays rule number 1: DON'T THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE

[octalien]

Another Kremlin policy to kill Americans put in place by MAGA traitors.

[octalien]

Rewatched Goncharov (1973) and did a few studies of my favourite scenes

[octalien]

A temporary mockup of the ‘Sonic Shuffle’ european box art, used for promotion. It uses an early logo, and a prototype screenshot.

[octalien]

Themmmm

[octalien]

Roll for Persuation

Lux and Chance are playing another GnG session together! Well at least trying too...

But after a stressful encounter with a guard, Lux comes up with the idea to fake date Chance in game and out of it.

.

I just love them man, im doing this for me and the probably two other people who wanted this

The “Forest of Forest “ was not where Lux had envisioned their Saturday night going. Certainly not crouched and hidden behind a castle wall, wincing away from the bug-covered moss while their companion, played by the ever-enthusiastic—however currently exasperated Chance, whispered loudly about the importance of stealth and infiltration.

Lux, in stark contrast, had just tried to seduce a local shopkeeper, effectively ruining Chance’s scheme.

"Oookay, so let me get this straight," Lux drawled as they brushed a nonexistent speck of dust from their golden sleeve, “Your ‘ master ’ plan involves crawling into a cellar through a drainpipe like sewer rats, instead of striding in and demanding the treasure like legends?” They asked sarcastically.

Chance, with a perpetual glimmer of excitement in his eyes, had his hands in the dirt where he drew the layout of the castle. He paused and wiped his hands together.

“It’s called subtlety, Lux,” he said simply, “You didn’t want to take on that goblin’s quest.”

“I’m not hiking up that mountain; my boots would never .”

“You didn’t want to serve a shift in the tavern either.”

“I serve , I don't serve. It's like my thing. Pay attention”

“You also didn’t wanna go hunting, or scavanging, or anything else! We need the money!” Chance frustratedly exclaimed. “Also, your charisma check failed with the shopkeeper, we can't steal from them, or anyone else in town thanks to you. The whole town now thinks you're cursed.”

“I am cursed. Cursed with being devastatingly radiant,” Lux said, flashing a grin at no one in particular. “You wouldn’t understand, Chance. You’re a sidekick. I’m a brand.” They leaned down to draw stars and hearts around where Chance had drawn a small version of them with a stick instead.

Chance’s shoulders slumped. His voice softened. “You do know this is supposed to be collaborative, right?”

Lux paused for a moment before snapping the twig in half and handing Chance a piece, admittedly a much smaller piece. “Hmmm. Collaborative, yes. But every party needs a star! My Luxies will not be impressed with this storyline.” They then continue with the dirt art, adding stick figures with heart eyes directed at Lux. Even going so far as to scribble out the dotted eyes on Chance and turning them into heart eyes as well.

He sighed. “Your followers don’t even know what campaign we’re playing.”

“They do now. I was live an hour ago talking about it. OMG speaking of!” They jump up suddenly, “GnG Livestream!! Great idea!” They whipped their camera out and began to record, shoving some leaves off a boulder nearby haphazardly to prop their camera on it.

Chance dropped his forehead into his hand with an exasperated groan. “Not again Lux!”

“Haay guys!!!! Welcome to the GnG stream!!!” They wave to the camera animatedly, “I’m here with—oh ew fix your hair we’re on camera,” Lux reaches out to run their fingers through his hair, guiding the strands to lay in a more presentable way.

Before Chance had the chance to give Lux a response, a strong hand grabbed at the back of his cloak and yanked him upwards. After getting a better look at them, Chance was able to catch a glimpse of the kingdom’s sigil on the shoulder of the guard’s armor who happened to have spotted them.

Lux instinctively shoots up to run away without Chance but trips over a small rock in their way, costing them three damage.

The guard’s yellow eyes glinted beneath their helmet. “Why are you here? Speak, or the crown will take your tongues.” His deep voice bellowed in the air.

“We’re not–We’re—” Chance fumbled over his words, not expecting the sudden confrontation.

“Don’t you lie to me boy.” The guard lifted Chance up off the ground with the grip of his cloak and stared into his eyes intimidatingly.

“Lovers,” Lux finished flatly.

There was a moment of stunned silence. Then the guard slowly raised a brow.

Chance looked sideways at Lux, his feet planted on the ground again but the guard's grip refused to lighten. The guard asked slowly “What?”

“Yah. We were on a date. Our anniversary date btdubs . And you’re btdubs third wheeling right now.”

“Y-Yeah we were just getting set up and you’re kind of ruining the mood.”

“Can you back off him already?! Look at you and look at me. You’re clearly not his type if you haven’t noticed.” Lux crossed his arms over their chest. “Actually don’t look at me too long, you’re not my type either.”

The armored man huffed and dropped Chance to the forest floor roughly. “What’s this then?” He says, pointing to the camera on the rock.

“Uhm…” Chance starts before being interrupted by Lux who stood in front of him confidently.

“A private date… in a forest… away from people… with a camera…I sure wonder what it could be for.”

A pause before the guard huffs a surprised breath, clearly caught off guard. Chance stared at the ground, thanking the shadow of the trees that hid the red flush on his face.

The guard quickly recovered from his shock, unsheathing his sword and pointing it at the party. “Dishonesty. Prove your devotion. Kiss them, or else.”

Lux didn’t flinch. “Ugh. Fiine but you’re like super creepy for this,” they said, turning to face Chance, lips puckered mockingly. “For the narrative.”

Chance turned beet red as Lux gently took a hold of the cloak for themself and leaned in.

Later, back in the real world…

The session had ended. The guard had been narrowly tricked by their gesture of “eternal love.” The human, after participating as the dungeon master, was overall pleased at the lack of arguing between the two. Although surprised by Lux’s choices in their roleplay. Now they are currently having a nice drink with Bev on a Saturday night.

Lux recently uploaded a clip to their story labeled “Unexpected Romance Arc? #LuxiesInLove #NotClickbait #GNGGoneWrong #3amForestChallenge”. The fan comments were already rolling in at light speed.

‘I ship it.’ ‘Wait is this real??’ ‘Who is that??? hello???’ ‘LUX + CHANCE FOREVER’

Lux sat on the couch, legs over the armrest and taking up as much space on the cushions and bodily possible, scrolling through their mentions. Chance was writing in his journal, looking content to work in silence on his next oneshot.

“So,” Lux began, casually, “This whole fake dating thing? It could do numbers.”

Chance paused, not looking up, “Oh yeah I’m glad that worked, I wasn’t expecting it from you honestly, I’m glad you were able to get more into the roleplay.” He smiled politely. “Maybe it’ll help us out more in-game.”

“Yes yes roleplay fun. But why about out of game.” They sat upwards to make eye contact with Chance, stretching with their arms over their head. “We argue, we banter, we maybe make out a few times on a livestream. My Luxies will lap it up. Really lean into that booktok romantic tension stuff.”

Chance furrowed his brows confused, going to respond before Lux interrupted them again.

“Obvs you fell first because it's me of course you did, and you fell harder too.” They said while pointing their fingers dramatically towards Chance, “But, you don’t want to admit it because you’re like ‘scared of confronting your feelings’ or whatever.”

Chance blinked. “I don’t know Lux. That all sounds kinda... deceitful.”

They shrugged lazily, “You’d get free merch and clout. And I’ll keep playing with you,” Lux added offhandedly. “Mmmmmm Twice a week. Full campaigns.” Chance visibly perked up but remained silent.

“You can even do your little voiced monologues.” They offered half-heartedly.

“Deal,” He agreed quickly before adding, “As long as I get to keep playing with someone this time.”

Lux tossed them a wink. “You can say it. You’re having fun with me. You’re welcome, I know I’m so great at this”

Chance smiled, half-frustrated, half-fond. “You’re so exhausting.”

“Sorryys, I started tuning you out just now,” Lux said, stretching luxuriously, “Can’t hear you,” The sound of Lux’s voice from a video they posted filled the room as they got online immediately to make a post about ‘confronting the rumours about their relationship.’

As Chance packed his journal away he glanced up again; Lux was backlit by fairy lights, typing up a storm and glowing like they always did. He silently wondered if this was a good idea.

[octalien]

Never posting my fanfiction. Call that AO2.

[octalien]

Unfortunately for Nader and his family, these futures have been taken from Gaza. Bullets fly all around them, and the occupation uses aid as a weapon while children starve. My friend Nader @abdalsalam2000 needs our support now to save his family and survive. His campaign is #4 on the gazavetters list, and the need is urgent! If you cannot donate, PLEASE share! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nader-alanqar-and-his-family-overcome-this-war-in-gaza

[octalien]

[octalien]

I think lots of raging transmisoginsts weren't always this way, I think a lot of them started genuinely wanting to hang out with us and be our allies, but when the Trans women in their life kept rejecting them and they kept telling them they're transphobic instead of looking at themselves in the mirror and apologizing and moving past their mistakes, they wrote callouts and decided to prove to the world how Trans women aren't perfect and how dare they accuse their allies as transphobes, "take them down a notch" from their ivory tower of oppression.

Its their own little Elon musk getting rejected by babyfur community and spiraling into a full blown fascists. Parroting every single terf dogwhistle and technique, becoming indistinguishable from regular terf with exception of having had sex with one of us before maybe. A Trans woman is a woman, a person, not a political statement. And like every other woman they can hurt you and tell you that you're stupid. To use misogynistic tools of oppression to put her down and ally with people who already hate Trans women because you lack the approval of the people; trans women you try to impress makes you indistinguishable from the crowd you're in, and just as dangerous.

[octalien]

👁️

[octalien]

Nintendo hatedom is crazy because like wdym y’all think the switch 2 not having an OLED screen and having inflation pricing is the most anti consumer, discourse worthy thing they’ve ever done but peach’s VA finding out she got recasted the day Mario kart world launched isn’t worth raising hell over or talking about whatsoever???