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…Well, Isn’t This…Lovely. (Poll Result Turned Real Alert, Baby!!!)

I finally finished writing about my new OCs- some of them, anyway! The angst I mentioned before isn’t really that strong in this particular drabble, so I apologize if I gave anyone false expectations a few posts ago. But don’t worry too much. It’s coming. And when it hits, it’ll hit hard.

:’D

(YouTube link to be added! I do have art for this, but it’s a little fancier- and, thus, not finished yet. Don’t quite know when it’ll get done, but I’m working on it. <33)

(Wattpad link here!)

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The hazy moon outside of Oliver's dormitory grew more and more brilliant by the minute. But that didn't stop him from enjoying his last few moments with the sunset. Its orange-and-yellow glow glazed over the rooftops of the surrounding abodes- soft, like a hug waiting to be fallen into. 

...And goodness gracious, did he need a hug right now. 

"Have you enjoyed the Academy so far, Mr. June?"

A voice to match that of the waning light nudged Oliver out of his bittersweet reverie. Behind his perch under the window, and currently busy with setting out a tray of milk and cookies on the bedside table, was Miss Elizabeth, the head dormitory maid. The two had met earlier this morning, just when Oliver finished his business with the registrar at the front gate. It was then that he bid a heartfelt goodbye to Mama and Papa, and became an official student of the Marilla Academy of the Educational Arts. (That was what it was called, correct? Oliver had never been the best with...complicated words.) Miss Elizabeth introduced herself then, educating Oliver about her newfound relationship with the starry-eyed pupil. 

It was her sole obligation, she explained, to keep the other dormitory maids and butlers to their duties at all times. If any one of them demonstrated shortcomings, as their superior, Miss Elizabeth alone would be held responsible. But you would never be able to gauge the stress on her shoulders from her demeanor; indeed, she held herself with the chipper gusto of many girls Oliver's age. 

And, just as it had every encounter prior, Oliver felt his own spirits lift from her sight. How kind must one be, truly, to care so deeply for the children they were assigned to tidy up behind?

So he answered her question honestly. 

"Yes'm! I love it..." He took a moment to breathe, exhaling stale air he hadn't even been aware of holding. "...It's very pretty." 

That's it. Just like Mama told you. 

In...out. 

It's all okay...I'm okay. 

In-between breaths and reassuring mantras, Oliver was blessed with the aroma of sweet, fresh-baked cookies. It appeared that the magic residing on his table had wasted no time in permeating the space, even with the obstacle of an open window. Waiting until Miss Elizabeth had shuffled off to another corner of the room, he hopped up on soft feet, and dove into sheer bliss. (And the milk was perfect, too!) 

"Well," Miss Elizabeth declared as she finished polishing the room's many candle-holders, "I'm sure you'll want to be well-rested for tomorrow's classes, but if you happen to have any inquiries, or you require assistance during the night-" she lay her polishing job down to walk towards Oliver's door- "Master Viola wants you to ring this bell. The sound will alert her in her office, and she'll send one of the maids or butlers down to retrieve what you might need." The bell was subtle enough; its silvery-purple beauty had been hidden by a sliding panel next to the door before Miss Elizabeth announced its presence. But, alas, the "Master" she referred to was anything but. She was one of the Academy's directors, and in charge of all aspects of campus life. Even to a new recruit like Oliver, her influence could be felt everywhere...even in the flower-emblazoned "V" etched in bright silver along the bell's surface. 

"Er..." Oliver thought for a moment, before swallowing the last bits of a particularly chewy cookie. "...may I ask you something now?"

"Oh, of course." 

"...What are 'inquiries?'"

For a heart-skipping moment, Oliver thought he saw Miss Elizabeth chuckle under her breath, the sound melodious even if subdued. "They're questions, Mr. June. Like what you just asked," she noted with a much more conspicuous giggle. 

His face of confusion melted into a curious smile, sweetened by the taste of warm milk. "That was an inquiry?"

"Yes, sir!"

He let out a small huff of laughter, quickly accentuated by the ruffle his caregiver gave his sandy brown hair. But, as he mentally recalled the day, a few crumbs of inquisitiveness were found unguarded in his chest...ones he felt would choke him if they stayed dormant for much longer. "Well...wha' if it's late at night? Wouldn't the bell be loud in the middle of the night?"

Miss Elizabeth didn't seem upset at his ques- er, inquiry...but even a small child could see the startledness in the movement of her eyes. Why could that be?

"...To be truthful, I suppose it would." Her eyes stayed still for long enough to ponder the bell once more, fingers pondering its embellished surface, before she let her shoulders fall with a single, punctuated breath. "Master Viola was insistent- that is, she didn't seem to mind much...I don't think she ever has, really." 

...Something in Miss Elizabeth's demeanour was unrecognizable to poor Oliver. What was the matter with his caregiver? 

"...Do you?"

"Hm?"

"Do you mind?"

The room had never had much noise to begin with, but to Oliver, it fell suffocatingly quiet in a matter of seconds. Save for the chirping of the birds in the eaves- and the sound of his breath- one could hear a crumb fall to the carpeted ground. The candles Miss Elizabeth had finished and lit seemed...darker, somehow, though the pink-tinted moon grew ever-apparent above the rooftops. 

In...out. 

"...No. No, I don't mind. Whatever helps you get a good night's sleep, Mr. June." 

Miss Elizabeth's smile returned now. But...no. Maybe it was just the darkness of the room that made it look so downcast? 

Now there were two things in his mind to clear before he slept. 

"Wai- er, I'm sorry." Oliver stepped away from his table a bit, making Elizabeth turn away from the latch she was busy shutting. "I...just have one more question."

Her expression was still cordial, thank goodness. Oliver had to stifle back an audible sigh of relief when he saw the force behind her smile; that had to be genuine. "Go on, Oliver."

In...

"That building, the one way over there..." He pointed into the darkness to a rather dismal-looking building, set quite a ways apart from all the dormitories. "Is it part of the school? I don't remember seeing it when you walked with me."

...Out. 

It took a while for Miss Elizabeth to see through the pooling magenta night, Oliver could tell. But when she finally saw what he referenced, her eyes instantly widened. 

"That's because it's far beyond your dormitory. Actually, it's far from all the dormitories; it'd be rather silly to walk all that way just to trek back here again." She chuckled a tad, looking down and giving Oliver another smile.

"What is it?"

"It's an old storage building. The Academy needed a place to put all their out-of-date books and equipment, so they made that warehouse as a result."

"Oh..." Oliver hesitated, more out of fascination than concern. The...warehouse was more than enough to amuse the eye, after all. "I'm sorry; I thought it was another classroom."

"Oh, no!" Miss Elizabeth laughed fully now, with enough boisterous grandeur to rustle the edges of Oliver's hair. "No, that'd be quite the odd classroom. Don't worry; there's no need for either of us to go down there."

"I'm not worried," Oliver reassured her, mainly in response to the way she reached down and squeezed his hand. If anything, the proverbial "crumb-in-the-chest" had all but dissipated. "Thank you!"

And indeed, our little pupil's thankfulness only grew when he saw the sparkle in Miss Elizabeth's eyes.

His mind was finally clear.

"That's good to hear, Mr. June."

And with a final "good night", a kiss to the head, and a tidying of the cookie tray...jovial Miss Elizabeth was gone.

And, unbeknownst to sleepy Oliver, the red-tinted stars were all that remained of the sunset.  ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— - Thanks for reading!

- Suggestions aren’t just appreciated; they’re encouraged.

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My favourites are allusion, metaphor, flashback, imagery, motif, and diction :D

Tell me yours (and why! :))

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Man, it is *amazing* what a little bit of alone time can do to a human. A solid 20% of this drabble is already on Google Docs, about 70% is eagerly awaiting edits/transfer in a notebook I robbed, and the remaining 10% is stored behind a padlock in the depths of my brain.

Motivation: Restored.

Happiness: Accumulated.

Hotel: Trivago.

>:D

…Summer Will be Calm, I Said. :’D

Y’all, I am so sorry, but today has been the first time I’ve been able to steadily sit and focus since late May. Story’s being worked on as we speak, promise. I’m getting a bit of my motivation back. <3 (Plus, Caravan Palace literally just started a music livestream, so that’s definitely helping with the writing energy. >:D)

I’ll be seeing y’all!

With Platonic <3,

Ros!e

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✎ㅤ. . .ㅤ𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑶𝑵 𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺.

₊˚⊹ ㅤa collection of character analysis/headcanon questions to learn more about your character and your partners'! writing/headcanon prompts requested by anonymous. feel free to edit these as you see fit.

[ 🖐️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do their hands feel like: soft, calloused, trembling ? [ ☂️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they crave touch or fear it ? [ 🎐 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a sound, like a song or voice, that they associate with peace ? [ 🕊️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen did they feel the safest ? [ 💤 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they sleep ? curled up, sprawled, holding onto something ? [ 🦇 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a fear they never talk about ? [ 🔒 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a secret they’ve sworn never to tell ? [ 🪢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they broke a promise ? [ 🫳 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they feel they owe, but never paid back ? [ 💼 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do they always carry with them ? [ 🧨 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the quickest way to set them off, even if they hide it well ? [ ⛓️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does guilt feel like to them ? [ 💢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho have they never forgiven and never will ? [ 🩸 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there something or someone that, if lost, would break them ? [ 🌧️ ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a pain they refuse to heal from ? [ 🪞 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen have they looked at their reflection and hated what they saw ? [ 📿 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat superstition or ritual do they cling to ? [ 🌊 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they cried ? [ 🐾 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo animals like them instinctively ? [ 🪶 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they laugh ? [ 🫀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho taught them what love is ? did it hurt ? [ 💭 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they believe they’re worthy of being loved ? [ 🎀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is their main love language ? [ 🔦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they search for ? [ 📜 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a story they love sharing with others ? [ 🌒 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a dream or goal they have given up on ? [ 🕯️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat memory do they replay when they’re alone ? [ 🌪️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the one choice they regret (not) making ? [ 🧩 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s a truth about themselves they refuse to admit ? [ 🍻 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of drunk are they ? [ ✉️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of letter would they write but never send ? [ 🗡️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a scar that they have but never talk about ? [ 🕸️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a favourite lie they like to hear ? [ 🪦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat would they want on their gravestone but never admit aloud ? [ 🎱 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of future do they crave, and who’s in it ? [ 🌀 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a recurring dream or nightmare ? [ 🍃 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they feel like they belong ? [ ⚓ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does “home” mean to them ? [ 🧭 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhere would they go if they could disappear tomorrow ?

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…Summer Will be Calm, I Said. :’D

Y’all, I am so sorry, but today has been the first time I’ve been able to steadily sit and focus since late May. Story’s being worked on as we speak, promise. I’m getting a bit of my motivation back. <3 (Plus, Caravan Palace literally just started a music livestream, so that’s definitely helping with the writing energy. >:D)

I’ll be seeing y’all!

With Platonic <3,

Ros!e

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Notice for the Public (Please Read)

I know this isn't at all what I normally post, but there's been a major hack. Fun. :'D

Apparently, almost 200 million people with Apple, Google, and Meta ("Meta" being anyone with accounts like Facebook and Instagram) accounts might have had their information associated with their accounts leaked. Here's an article on it, if y'all would like to learn more:

If you even remotely suspect you were affected by this, change passwords. Set up two-factor authentications. Avoid any and all biometrics (face/fingerprint/palm recognition stuff), because hackers can use that to get into a bunch of accounts. Do whatever you can to safeguard your identity, because now more than ever, your online protection is hand-in-hand with your life security.

Stay safe out there, people.

With <3,

Ros!e

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A'ight, the results of the poll have encouraged me to do as I please, so just know that my actions are now totally and completely y'all's fault. XD I'm thinking of doing something with the new OCs I mentioned!! It might take me a bit, but I'll have a story for you guys. (I'll try to add on art, as well, but that all depends on how soon I can get my grubby mitts back onto my relative's iPad.) Thanks so much, guys!!

With <3, Ros!e

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Lil’ Somethin’ to Fill the Void- XD (Art)

(Wattpad link here!) (YouTube speedpaint link here!)

I know it’s not very high-quality, but I honestly don’t wanna stress too much about cleanliness right now. I’m tired and I wanted to put pen to paper, gosh dang it- or, in this case, finger to iPad. XD

(Also, if you’re looking at the drawing and are becoming increasingly concerned for my sanity, don’t worry. I know Ros!e [a.k.a., me] looks really tired in this piece, but it’s not out of depression or anything like that. I just need to read a book, write some story dialogue, and catch up on about 2 weeks worth of sleep. I’ll be a-okay after that. Life’s been busy, and me-time is just what the doctor ordered right about now. <3)

Also also: I’ve got two potential story ideas for the next little writing drabble I release, and I need y’all’s input. Would you guys rather a continuation of The Adventures of Rosie and Ichabod, or would you like to see something completely new, with some new OCs (with mayyybe an ever-so-slight touch of angst)? Don’t worry; you’ll get both of these options in due time. I’m just wanting to know what you guys wanna see first!

Thanks in advance for your participation!! You guys have a great rest of your day/night, and as always, remember to never put popsicles in your coffee.

With <3,

Ros!e

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Not me over here audibly snorting when I saw this result- :’D Ducks are the freakin’ best, man. (And I love how it says “occasionally” loses train of thought…brother, what do you MEAN, “occasionally”?? I never had tracks for my train of thought to begin with. Conversating with me has got to be so painful to everyone around me- XD)

Thanks so much for the tag; I throughly enjoyed this!!! My tags are open to everyone, even if you’re not tagged here!!! <3

@typicaltofe @overwhelmedfernfrond @doriansredroses

I have a little belated valentines tag chain for anyone who wants to play!

link to quiz here

open tag!!

@suugarbabe @unstablereader @sensationalstardust @jemssafespace @nightsmarish @ailoda @iamgonnagetyouback @honeycaksy

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This is probably the closest thing to a face reveal y'all are ever gonna get. XD Thanks so much for the tag, @overwhelmedfernfrond!! My tags (feel free to join in, even if I don't tag you!!):

@claudiasommers @doriansredroses @typicaltofe

Picrew ^^

Gonna tag a few people but anyone can join in who wants to!

Tags: @greenteaoverload @incredibad-at-life @sadstrawbee @tooth-is-going-insane @lifeless07 @flesh-and-bone-queer @bonelessratzz @amphetaminezz

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Hope everyone has a blessed Easter!! Whether rain or shine, it’s still one wonderful holiday.

🌸✝️🌸

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....Fair enough.

Sheer spite, I guess? XD

I AM STILL ALIVE; I PROMISEEEEE- DON'T WORRY- AND I HAVE STUFF COMING- DON'T QUITE KNOW WHAT YET- BUT IT'S COMINGGGG- AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-

(...I'm fine. XD)

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I Finally Did The Concept Art!! (Rosie + Ichabod)

(Wattpad link here!)

(YouTube link here!)

I’ve put little tidbits regarding his character design below the cut, if you’d like to read on!! (Potential spoiler warning; if you haven’t read my last story before reading this, please do so-)

Those who have read the last story that I did about these idiots will remember that Ichabod’s actually a failed prototype. Due to a lot of structural mishaps, his style of robot was whitelisted in favour of a more hardy model. Here’s a few of said “mishaps” here-

- The reason he’s wearing a hat is because his right eye is utterly nonexistent! Let’s just say that Rosie was a little silly during transportation. She didn’t see that he was missing an eye when she was in the warehouse, and was so excited to get him assembled that she didn’t notice until almost a day later. XD

- He’s got freckle-like blemishes here and there (notice where the lighter metal is) due to a chemical mishap. You see, one of the main reasons he was whitelisted was due to the limited strength of his metal. And when the warehouse employees tried to strengthen the metal with chemicals…it failed. Miserably. But hey, he’s got cute lil’ freckles now! XD

- The open circles on his upper head/waist are few and far between, meaning that he has a tendency to overheat. (Murder Drones music intensifies-)

- Speaking of his waist, instead of sealing off the metal that’s below there to create a smooth, strong surface, the warehouse employees left it open…for some reason. And though that makes sitting down rather difficult for poor Ichabod, he makes do by using it as storage. Everything from tools for Rosie’s father to robbed kitchen sandwiches can be found in this seemingly tiny expanse. (Robot pockets. Because y e s . ) But despite this menagerie of problems with his design and functionality, Rosie holds onto him anyway. Who wouldn’t, after all? Just look at him!! (The employees over at the estate seem to be especially excited about his arrival…wonder why that could be? It definitely couldn’t have anything to do with a certain…threat Rosie made. Right?)

AnYwAys, hope you enjoy!! Remember to never put popsicles in ya coffee, peeps. <33

With Platonic <3,

Ros!e

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Ah, yes, academic via...strawberry jam. Strawberry jam's chill. XD

3 Ships I Like: Nuzi (N x Uzi- or, as it's also called, "BiscuitBites") from Murder Drones, FunnyGummy (Pomni x Gummigoo) from The Amazing Digital Circus, and Ivy x Freckle (don't know the ship name) from Lackadaisy.  First Ship Ever: I was a pretty big fan of Tinker Bell and Terence (from the Tinker Bell movies) when I was a kid! Honestly, if I had known what shipping *was* back then, I 100% would have shipped them. XD Last Song: "Perfumed Letters" by Graham Kartna. It's a webcore-style instrumental that makes me so irrationally happy every time I listen to it-  Favourite Childhood Book: Please tell me I'm not the only kid who was put in an absolute chokehold by the Rainbow Magic series. Daisy Meadows was such an awesome author, man.  Currently Reading: ...A lot of manga. XD I'm currently working my way through both Sailor Moon and The Promised Neverland. (I know that's, like, two completely opposite ends of the manga spectrum- The Promised Neverland is rated "Older Teen" for a darned good reason- BuT hEy, MaN, pReTtY lUlLaBy Go BrRrRrR-) Currently Watching: A lot of indie animation (surprise, surprise), and some older cartoons that I've got on DVD. Garfield and Friends and the OG DuckTales will forever be favourites of mine.  Currently Consuming: Uuuhhhhh....I had peanut butter cereal an hour-ish ago. Does that count? XD Currently Craving: Summer! That's the only time I'm completely free nowadays. 

Feel free to jump into this, even if I don't tag you!!

@typicaltofe @claudiasommers @littlevioletartmain

Tagged by the lovely @jalapenobee!!! Hi Bee!! <3

3 ships i like: LoidxYor from Spy x Family and just all my OC ships who have been living in my head rent free for years. Mainly AdamxOlivia (EverHart), MarigoldxSolomon (MariSol) and HollyxNate (Hate). I could talk about them for hours so if anyone has time to waste...

first ship ever: Jeroen and Mara from Het Huis Anubis (the original Dutch/Flemish version of House of Anubis). The enemies to lovers was amazing!!! And then they didn't happen!!! It's been like 18 years and I'm still bitter

last song: Only Me When I'm With You - Taylor Swift

favorite childhood book: I honestly have no idea... But my mum used to read from a Winnie The Pooh book when I was small and there was this poem in there about Piglet going on vacation and going to England and France and Africa and all... And would still be back that evening and I still know it by heart :)

currently reading: My Vampire Plus-One - Jenna Levine

currently watching: A advent calendar unboxing on youtube. I haven't really watched any shows lately (if anyone has recommendations, let me know!)

currently consuming: Tea

currently craving: Some peace and quiet!!

Tagging the following lovely people!!

@silversoulstardust @actually-the-devil @currentlyinflames @keeeegs

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........A'ight, chat, this can't go without lovable retaliation.

@overwhelmedfernfrond @claudiasommers @samnnykat @typicaltofe YOU IDIOTS. YOU. GOOFY. AWESOME. IDIOTS. I LOVE YOU. TAKE MY LOVE. TAKE IT. T A K E I T . T A - You guys have all consistently interacted with me and given my randomness so, s o much darned love, and I cannot express enough how much I love ya for it. Godspeed to all of youse noirds. >:DDD

shoutout to willow, cati & rosie for being my favorite moots <3 i know i haven't been on here long, but you three have already consistently been my biggest supporters & my fave people to interact with <3 starting early last month, i was incredibly nervous about who i might meet and if anyone would even interact with my content. so, again, genuinely, thank you 💕❤️💕 - claudia

@doriansredroses @catiandchocolate @rosieathearthside

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Reblog if you've made at least one friend because of a fandom.

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Hey, guys, would you be interested in making “The Adventures of Rosie and Ichabod” an inbox-Q-n-A sort of story? You guys can ask me questions through the “penny for your thoughts” link, and I’ll answer them with little story installments- that is, if the question is within reason and the answer isn’t a major spoiler. I’ll make sure to message you when I’m working on it/if I have any questions/if I can’t answer it at the moment! What do y’all think? Fire away with your questions/comments/concerns, if you’d like!!

With Platonic <3,

Ros!e