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beast boy

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tangerine snail 🍊

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Starfire by Lukas Werneck

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who says i am dead, knows not at all i am that is two mice within redwall

(redbubble - matthias - martin - warrior) (ko-fi)

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beast boy redesign

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Ghostwater Reunion

I love these two so much.

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Young Scrolls is a global treasure. They work in the mines of splicing voice lines and producing genuinely good music so that you don't have to. No AI recreations, just actual lines pulled from the game files, and they've been doing it for years making some incredibly creative stuff.

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gar and his secret wealth of emotional intelligence

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all the concept art from the cradle animation kickstarter so far!

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Love Cradle.

Loved the Elder Empire series.

Always looking for recommendations.

CRADLE MUTUALS CRADLE MUTUALS CRADLE MUTUALS

this fandom is so tiny lol

CRADLE MUTUALS

CRADLE MUTUALS

CRADLE MUTUALS

Okay every single cradle fan revlog this so we can all find each other NOW

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A Criticism of Goncharov

It's obvious that the concept and execution of Goncharov are incredible, but the the film's deeper meanings are almost all completely impenetrable to anyone outside a very specific Italian community.

Throughout the film, I noticed some really specific aesthetic and decorative choices that Scorsese made that were slightly off, and it took me over 4 hours of research into regional Italian cultural history to start to understand that they paralleled the story and gave significantly more detail to the inner minds of the characters as they went through the movie. I do not understand most of it, and I think there are really only two reasons Scorsese could have made this choice. Either he's so wrapped up in his own "genius" that he didn't realize that no one else would understand the most important details about the characters, or he intentionally planted this impossible-to-decipher code knowing that most people would never understand, which is gatekeepy.

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It's incredible what only a decade of not playing chess can do for your chess playing ability.

Nothing good, but it's still incredible.

Seriously I was captain of the chess team and played in tournaments, now I'm getting my ass reamed by Lichess lvl4.

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The way I am having so much fun writing the sorceresses in this AU. And if you think they all sound a little gay for each other, then you’d be RIGHT. 

Here’s a snippet from “And They Were Roommates”: As Triss steps away, Fringilla asks, “Anticipating someone, Yennefer?” 

“Hmm? No, why?” 

Sabrina wears a shit-eating grin. “Please, you’re so obvious. Constantly looking at the time on your phone. Who’s the lucky gal or lad?” 

Yennefer rolls her eyes. “Even if I was waiting for someone, what makes you think I’d ever tell you, Brina?” 

Fringilla chuckles to herself. “Must be pretty bad if you’re this defensive.” 

“What do you care? At least I’m not the one dating that prissy, stuck-up princess.” 

“Don’t talk about Francesca that way, Yennefer. I’ve already warned you once before,” growls Fringilla, sending Yennefer an icy glare. 

Sabrina laughs drunkenly then, breaking the budding tension between the ladies with her bubbling outburst. “It’s a man, isn’t it, Yenna? Some brainless twit you’re using again, the poor sod. That’s why you’re too embarrassed to admit it. What is it this time — his bank account, or his co-”

“Brina! Watch that filthy tongue!” Fringilla smacks her lightly on the arm, and the blonde’s head just rolls back into another peal of laughter.

“She always was the lightweight of the group…” Yennefer shakes her head and clucks her tongue at her friend. “What is that? Cocktail number two? And you’re already wasted?” 

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In the event anyone is wondering what I’ve been up to besides binging Ff14, here’s my list of WIPs!

1) How to Steal the Moon (Teen Titans) Yes, it’s STILL being worked on. I promise. This fic is a huge thing I took on, and because I’ve cooled off on DC for now, it’s been hard to step back into those characters’ shoes. But it’s coming. I didn’t write over 300 pages of content not to post it.

2) What the Queen Doesn’t Talk About (Grishaverse; Zoyalai) So, that post went off and I decided I’m going to write a little one-shot about a bored prince consort stirring up trouble at the Little Palace so that his wife will notice him. 

3) Love & Blood (The Witcher; Yenralt) This one’s STILL in early drafting stages because I’m a coward, but I do want to do a fun take on a classic fairytale gone wrong trope involving Yen, Geralt and Ciri. Basically, Yen is cursed and Geralt and Ciri need to do something to stop the curse from killing her. 

4) UNTITLED (Original concept) I made mention a while back that I’m working on an original novel. :) Still happening, fleshing out the characters, etc. Not seeing the light of day for some time.

5) UNTITLED (FF7; Cloti AU) This one’s going to be a Spy x Family CloTi AU because, again. No self control. And the parallels between Yor/Loid and Cloud/Tifa are too strong to ignore. Might be a multi chapter if I can manage it. 

6) The “Love Her” Project (FF14) This one’s going to be a fun little challenge involving female!WoL and a few of the FF14 characters. They will likely be spicy editions/oneshots, and the plan is to incorporate most of WoL’s popular love interests. First one will be everyone’s favorite dragoon, Estinien, which I am already working on, so stay tuned! Others to expect: Thancred, Aymeric, Yshtola, G’raha, Zenos, Emet. 

7) UNTITLED (Grishaverse; Zoyalai modern AU) That’s right - a modern AU. When Zoya is offered a job at the infamous Lantsov estate, it’s hardly an opportunity she can turn down, what with her sickly cousin and feeble Aunt who have come to rely on her. But given her lack of skill for the position, it’s anyone’s guess why Nikolai took an interest in her specifically. And even if his intentions may have been genuine, she isn’t sure she can say the same about the rest of the family… Definitely a slowburn Zoyalai multichapter!

I’ll post stuff as we come along and keep everyone updated. :)

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Estinien Snippet

Here’s a little taste of what’s to come with my FF14 fic challenge! featuring Estinien and Aymeric. ;)

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“You look tired.” It’s Aymeric who interrupts Estinien’s stormy thoughts. The handsome prince has a lax smile on his face in greeting as he steps into the room. 

Estinien curses under his breath, trying to mask a scowl — he isn’t meant to be caught here like this. At her bedside, keeping watch. Normally, he is sure to leave before Aymeric comes in, never leaving a trace behind, which means Aymeric is either early, or Estinien has forgotten himself. 

Not that it matters — somehow, judging by Aymeric’s unsurprised expression, the dragoon knows that the Ishgardian noble has been aware of his routine visits. Has he been that easy to read all along? 

Estinien moves from the wall, unfolding his arms. “Why are you here?” His voice is gruff, perhaps a touch more gravely than he intends, but it’s from misuse and sleep deprivation, not agitation. 

Aymeric moves about the room as per his ritual — checking upon the Warrior of Light’s condition, his dark blue gaze resting affectionately on her still figure. The knuckles of his hand briefly brushing along her own in a way he thinks Estinien won’t notice. But he notices everything — casual observation has always served him well during much of his life, both on and off his missions. 

“The same reason as you, ser knight,” notes Aymeric, his gaze still fixed upon her serene face as she slumbers, oblivious to her surroundings for once. 

“And what reason would that be?” Estinien cannot help the way he takes the bait, far too curious for his own good it seems. 

At this, the corners of Aymeric’s mouth tip ever so slightly upwards, evidently finding Estinien’s question amusing. He then takes the washcloth from her bedside table and dips it gently into the bowl of water next to it, wringing it lightly before using it to dab at her cheeks, neck, and jaw. “The obvious one, of course,” he replies. “What other reason is there?” 

Estinien bristles. “If you’re insinuating something, then at least be clear.” 

Aymeric drops the cloth back into the bowl of cool water and ice cubes, finally turning to acknowledge his equally tall fellow Elezen. Quirking his head, he studies the sharp planes of the knight’s features — a rare sight of him without his trademark dragoon helmet to obscure most of his hardened expressions. “Does one not recognize what he sees in the reflection of another who is equally besotted?” 

“I-…besotted?!” Estinien sputters on the spot, hating the way that the heat has left him feeling flushed and uncomfortable beneath his collar. Hating the way Aymeric remains as cool and composed as always despite the grand admonition of his true feelings. “You truly speak utter nonsense sometimes.” 

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when you go, take me with you [zerith]

For the Past/Future prompt, I wrote a little poem that touches on Zack and Aerith’s tragic end, mainly from Aerith’s perspective. Enjoy! :)

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Lover dearest,

With the heart of gold,

When you depart,

Don’t let me go.

I found a love,

A love so true,

I met him within a prayer,

Where flowers bloom.

Lover dearest,

If you go,

My heart in tatters,

Your soul will tow.

Heavy is the burden,

Of unfulfilled fate,

Of star crossed promises,

Only a little too late.

Lover dearest,

If the sky takes you,

Know that I,

Won’t be long behind, too.

These 23 wishes carried in these fragile hands,

Wherever you are now, I hope one day that they will still find you.

89 letters sent to the edge of the world,

Where your blood is spilled, our flowers will bloom true. 

Lover dearest,

One day you will die,

But don’t go with worry,

No time will pass before I’m at your side. 

Your untimely loss is unfair,

Tragic and unjust,

Leaving the world and I behind,

In your memory, to whither to dust. 

Lover dearest,

If you have to go,

Take me with you

So I won’t be alone.  

(Don’t go without me)

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What the Sky Can Never Take [zerith]

I’m LATE, but here’s my AU-ish take on the last prompt of Soulmates for Zerith Week 2022! :) Enjoy!!

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“Do you believe in soulmates?”

Aerith poses the question carefully, innocently. Her gaze is conscientious enough to dodge his inquisitive stare, her lashes lowered, fixated on a loose thread of the crisp sheets beneath them. She plucks at it nervously with timid fingertips, but Zack is unphased by the girl’s otherworldliness at this point.

In fact, he likes it.

Aerith is like a breath of fresh air, taking him off guard in surprising ways every day, bowling him over and helping him see things from a new perspective. Zack looks forward to every interaction. She keeps him on his toes.

Deliberating, he pauses to assess the seriousness of her question. Of what it might imply after they’ve just made love for the first time.

“Hmm…Do you mean that someone is destined for you?” he queries.

Aerith shrugs a bare shoulder. “That your heart is connected to someone else’s,” she clarifies.

“Sounds romantic,” he teases, but unlike usual, it isn’t met with a bashful smile from the flower merchant. He sighs, stretches an arm behind his head and sits up in the bed, the sheet riding down his slim hips. Aerith’s eyes briefly trail the naked expanse of his golden skin before abruptly looking away when she realizes he’s caught her staring.

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