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Danny sucked in another breath through his teeth as he continued weaving on the loom.

Clockwork, that bastard, wasn't there physically but Danny had learned from his previous three escape attempts that being the 'Master of Time' wasn't just a cool sounding title and actually had some weight to it.

Danny needed to leave. He needed to go home to protect Amity and fix the mess he'd caused. Not sit here weaving or studying or whatever else the Time Ghost set before him.

"You tangled the threads."

The Ghost boy glared up at the hooded figure before slowly, angrily correcting his mistake.

"Were you thinking?"

Danny grunted, refusing to give any sort of satisfying answer.

Clockwork''s face remained neutral with a slight hint of annoyance. Danny was pretty sure that was their default expression. "I am not doing this to be cruel."

"Could've fooled me."

"Need I remind you that I am not the one who attacked another student in broad daylight?"

Shame, regret, and remorse stabbed through Danny's heart. Dash had been especially annoying that morning and Danny had been up all night dealing with the same old ghosts.

One minute he was just standing there, the next Dash was feeling before him holding his broken arm looking like a kicked puppy. It was like skipping a cutscene in a game and missing crucial story details.

"I know." Danny clenched his teeth and he clung onto whatever pride he had left. "But if I can go back, I can fix it."

"How? I would like to hear the details."

Too bad Danny hadn't figured that part out yet.

"You are not yet ready to return there, not until you learn to manage your anger and impulses. Until you manage to regain control of your powers. If weaving is not helping with that at the moment then you can assist me in the workshop."

Never taking his eyes off of the ancient ghost, Danny abandoned the weaving project and followed him out of the room.

Time Out

Something that's been on my mind lately...

Danny, increasingly stressed out by the constant ghost attacks, ghost hunters and fruit loop schemes, increasingly making reckless moves in battle, stops holding back with his opponents and begins losing his temper more and more.

Even his human life is becoming affected. He becomes withdrawn. It's not becoming easier like all the comics say it should. His grades suffer, his parents are worried. He has no idea how to fix any of it.

It all comes to a head when he snaps and attacks someone. As Danny Fenton.

Clockwork sees this and decides Danny needs a little 'Time Out' from his responsibilities/human life for a while.

Whether Danny wants it or not.

(Can be before or after TUE)

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Time Out

Something that's been on my mind lately...

Danny, increasingly stressed out by the constant ghost attacks, ghost hunters and fruit loop schemes, increasingly making reckless moves in battle, stops holding back with his opponents and begins losing his temper more and more.

Even his human life is becoming affected. He becomes withdrawn. It's not becoming easier like all the comics say it should. His grades suffer, his parents are worried. He has no idea how to fix any of it.

It all comes to a head when he snaps and attacks someone. As Danny Fenton.

Clockwork sees this and decides Danny needs a little 'Time Out' from his responsibilities/human life for a while.

Whether Danny wants it or not.

(Can be before or after TUE)

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Ok, let's say whenever Silver does enter the Sonic movieverse, I want one of his first fights to be against Shadow (for whatever reason).

And...it goes just about as well as Sonic and Shadow's first fight.

Namely: Silver totally whoops Shadows behind.

I mean the kid's a freakin telekinetic, can teleport (sometimes) and can slightly mess with people's heads (sometimes). He's canonically one of the most powerful characters in the entire Sonic franchise.

It is beyond anything Shadow's ever experienced before. It would be a bit of a humbling experience for him and force him to change up his strategy.

It would also be hilarious if Shadow is knocked out and wakes up handcuffed/tied to something like he did to Sonic. A bit of karma. ;)

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If they ever do this (preferably as a mini series), this would be Shadow's lowest and most vulnerable point in ANY media.

Not only would he be emotionally shattered from the revelation that he's a scout for genocidal monsters, but mentally from the hivemind influence and physically since Black Doom can control him through their blood. He'd be (almost) completely powerless.

An image that keeps coming up in my mind (that I am nowhere near talented enough to draw myself) is of Shadow, decked out in regalia similar to Black Doom's, strapped to a throne surrounded by the Black Arms, with this look of desperation and hopelessness. He does NOT want any of this, but he is being forced into a role with no clear way out. He is the champion of the Black Arms and Heir of Black Doom, and he hates it.

Quote that I keep imagining when Movie!Shadow finds out what the Black Arms are and he's part of them, but will probably not be said:

"I'm....a parasite?"

And he has this devastated look on his face, since he's thinking now that the old scientists were right to be afraid.

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Quote that I keep imagining when Movie!Shadow finds out what the Black Arms are and he's part of them, but will probably not be said:

"I'm....a parasite?"

And he has this devastated look on his face, since he's thinking now that the old scientists were right to be afraid.

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I've seen a LOT of posts and fics comparing Danny to Janus (the Roman god of beginnings, endings, transitions, and doorways). Some fics even have 'Janus' as Danny's middle name and that's fine and dandy.

But I've been wondering...where's the love for Hecate!?

She's a Greek Goddess who, like Janus, symbolizes transitions (she's the patron of Crossroads). But she's also the goddess of witchcraft, magic, and...wait for it...GHOSTS!

She frequently travels between the realms of the living and the dead. She's liminal! She guided Demeter to the underworld to help look for Persephone.

She's a protector of outcasts (like Danny). I think she would really like him since he, like her, is a bridge between two worlds.

I think Sam would like her as well since Hecate is the literal goddess of spooky things and is associated with numerous herbs and other plants.

Am I ranting because I want to see more fics of Danny interacting with Hecate? Yes, most certainly.

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It's that day of the year again....XD

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This is a genuinely good way to create fantasy names. THank you!

Where's the post that explains how you create the names in the fic 'Ancestral'?

Unfortunately, I can't find it either! Either tumblr ate it or it was a reply on AO3 or something.

Which means that I'll have to just explain it here!

For most of the personal names, what I've done is pronounce them as if most of the vowels are half-swallowed and then transcribe that as best I can. What this looks like in writing is most of the vowels being replaced with 'y.'

Hence: Iris -> Irys, Madeline -> Madlyn (close family members will sometimes blur the Avlynyse and English pronunciations, which is why Matthew sometimes calls Maddie Madelin).

I treat 'j' a little differently.

Hence: Jasmine -> Yazmyn, James -> Ymaz, Joanna -> Yonna

Sometimes I'll instead roll back to an earlier pronunciation or spelling of a name.

Hence: George -> Georg (both 'g's hard)

Sometimes I will do both.

Hence: Lewis -> Louis -> Lwys

For surnames, I'll usually take some English word I feel describes the person adequately, maybe go back one etymological step, or find the equivalent in old/middle English, then do the same thing as I do with the personal names.

Hence: (of the) Cup -> cuppe -> Kyppe, doors -> dura, doru -> Dyrys

Sometimes, though, I'll give them a sort of place name. Myrynoe, the last name of the Speaker for the Assembly, is an old form of 'from Myrno,' the name of the second largest island.

I think that covers examples of all the name creation I've done so far, but I'm playing with the idea of converting 'foreign' names to Avlynyse pronunciation as well.

Hope this answers your question!

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TIL that the English word “Lord” in the sense of the head of an estate comes from an Old English word of Germanic origins, hlāfweard, later hlāford, later lord. 

Normally I wouldn’t remark on my romps through etymology, but “hlafweard” is a compound of hlaf, or loaf, and weard, which means guardian (see also Ward or Warden, etc). Meaning that when you call someone a lord you are calling him an esteemed keeper of the bread. 

HEY THERE BREADBOX PETER WIMSEY. LOAF GUARD PALPATINE. BREAD CLIP VETINARI. 

Lady also derives from hlaf, but in this case hlafdige or bread kneader. She makes the bread, he monitors it. Women have to do all the work as usual. 

Now, the reason I was looking this up was that I wanted to develop a gender-neutral analogue to lord/lady; there are analogues already out there naturally, but the Shivadh must be different and anyway I didn’t like the ones I’d seen suggested online. 

Given that the origins of Lord and Lady aren’t all that strongly gendered anyway (they’re about what the person does, not what their gender is), I decided that if a woman is a bread-kneader and a man is a bread-guarder, a nonbinary person should be A BREAD EATER, which would be Hlafetan.  

Thus I present to you the gender-neutral analogue to Lord or Lady: Ledan.  

ETA: because many have asked, yes this is fine for anyone to use for any reason, I give it to the world. If it’s convenient to link back to my tumblr (or to my author website at extribulum.wordpress.com) that’d be lovely, but don’t feel obliged. Use it in good health, my ledans! 

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Different Ghost cultures

I know a common headcanon is for it to be taboo in the Ghost Zone to ask about/talk about a ghost's death, and I can see why people would avoid a sensitive topic like that...but I think we're looking at it from a North American standpoint. We don't like to talk about death, it's scary and brings up a lot of emotions so we try to avoid it and focus on life. Most of the ghosts we meet on the show likely lived (and died) somewhere in the U.S.A. That makes sense.

However different cultures have different views on death.

Take Mexico for example: They have a whole holiday about death, they go to cemeteries, talk about deceased loved ones and there are skulls everywhere.

But it's not a stoic or sad holiday, it's a joyous one.

It's not dark and dreary, it's colorful and festive.

They laugh and celebrate, leave gifts at ofrendas, and look forward to their deceased relatives visiting. How would that affect the ghosts who grew up not fearing death, but who simply see it as another part of life? I think they would be more open to discussing their deaths and have better interactions with the living.

The Ghost Zone or Infinite Realms are... infinite. Danny, and we, have only seen the areas of it near the Fenton Portal. There's no way the rules, culture, and beliefs are the exact same across the realms.

IDK, it's just something I've been thinking about lately and I'd like to get other people's perspectives on it.

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SYNONYMS FOR COLOURS

Red (and versions of it): cardinal, coral, crimson, flaming, glowing, maroon, rose, blooming, blush, brick, burgundy, carmine, cerise, cherry, ruby, salmon (requires more detail, ie. "salmon pink"), mahogany (reddish-brown), wine

Orange: tangerine, apricot, coral, amber, rust, salmon, peach, burnt sienna, sunset, blush, turmeric (orangey-yellow), marigold, carrot, marmalade, cantaloupe

Yellow: marigold, sunflower, amber, gold, lemon, canary, mustard, daffodil, saffron, blonde, butter, honey, maize, flaxen, topaz, cream, chartreuse, buttercup, primrose, corn

Green: emerald, olive, jade, lime, mint, forest, sage, moss, grass fern, dark, kelp, seafoam, shamrock, olive, evergreen, lettuce, cyan, turquoise, swamp, apple, honeydew, frog

Blue: aquamarine, aqua, ice, blueberry, Caribbean, teal, navy, azure, sky, cobalt, indigo, sapphire, royal, denim, periwinkle, lapis, electric (+blue), midnight, baby blue, bluebell

Purple: royal, violet, indigo, beet, lavender, hyacinth, plum, magenta, periwinkle, grape, lilac, iris, mauve, amethyst, orchid, fuchsia, heather

White: cotton, cream, almond, pearlish, bleached, ashen, ivory, snow, pearl, milk, chalk, silver, alabaster, marble, cotton, eggshell

Black: ebony, jet, coal, onyx, raven, charcoal, ink, sable, obsidian, midnight, caviar, soot, licorice

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Masterpost: How to write a story?

Compilation of writing advice for some aspects of the writing process.

How to motivate myself to write more

How to get rid of writer’s block

Basic Overview: How to write a story

How to outline a story

How to come up with plot

How to create a character

How to make a character unique

How to name your characters (Masterpost)

How to start a story

How to write a prologue

How to write conversation

How to write witty banter

How to write the last line

How to write a summary

How to write a book description

How to write romance

How to write friendships

How to write emotions (Masterpost)

How to write an argument

How to write yelling

How to write anger

How to write betrayal

How to title fanfiction

How to write an unreliable narrator

First Person vs. Third Person POV

How to write character deaths

How to use songs in a fanfiction

How to name fictional things

How to write self-insert fics

How to write multiple points of view

Introducing a group of characters

Large cast of characters interacting in one scene

How to write dual timelines

Redemption arc

Plot twists

Fatal Character Flaws

Good Traits Gone Bad (x)

Slow burn

Explanation posts about writing terms

What is…

AU ideas

Favourite tropes

Tropes of the day

List of Genres

Drabble vs. One-Shot

Advice for writing relationships

Masterpost: how to write relationships + romance

More specific scenarios

How to write a bilingual character

How to write a character with glasses

How to write heterochromia

How to create a villain

Reasons for becoming a villain

How to write a morally grey character

How to write an inferiority complex

How to write a road trip

How to create and write a cult

How to write amnesia

How to write being stabbed

How to write a stratocracy

How to write a heist

How to write the mafia

Criminal past comes to light

Ideas for traumatic experiences

How to create an atmosphere: Coffee Shop

How to create an atmosphere: Library

How to create an atmosphere: Supermarket

How to create an atmosphere: Train Station

How to write a college party

How to write royalty (Masterpost)

Paramilitary Forces/ Militia

Superpowers Masterpost (Hero x Villain)

Inconvenient things a ghost could do

A Queen’s Assassination Plot

Crime Story - Detective’s POV

Evil organization of assassins

Evil wins in the end

Causes for the apocalypse

Last day on earth

Liminal Spaces

Workplace AUs

Signs of co-dependency

What to wear in a desert

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Details That Convey Intimacy

Developing fictional relationships that feel authentic takes more than dialogue and grand gestures. Every detail below can be used to show platonic, familial, agape, or romantic love depending on context.

cooking a meal for someone, bringing them food, or spontaneously sharing a snack

sharing body heat/warming someone with outerwear like jackets and scarves

fanning them with something if overheated

getting a cold/hot drink for them

offering to carry something, whether it's heavy or just a jacket, to lighten someone's load or free up their hands

more below the click!

changing the subject of a group conversation that will be personally discomforting to someone in the group

making sure to include someone in a group conversation, especially if it's a topic they have special knowledge of

waiting for someone to catch up when the rest of the group has walked ahead

remembering preferences/allergies ahead of time when preparing/ordering food

planning trips, whether in a pair or as a group, that provide something positive for every individual to enjoy

procuring personal healthcare items like sunscreen, moisturizer, lip balm, pain relievers, or a snack and keeping them on hand for that friend who frequently needs them

making room for someone in a crowded vehicle or on public transit

making room for someone under an awning or in another limited space to help them avoid bad weather

warning or wordlessly covering for someone with a wardrobe/cosmetic malfunction

remembering a small luxury someone mentioned they enjoy, and getting it for them the next time it's convenient

running an errand for someone to make their day easier ('importance of errand : depth of relationship' ratio should be explored)

escorting someone to safety in a sudden unsettling event

escorting someone who is drunk, sick, infirm, injured, or emotionally compromised

asking if light, noise, or other sensory factors are bothering someone and taking steps to make them more comfortable

getting gag gifts for someone to show you reciprocate their sense of humor or quirky self-expression (not everyone does this, not everyone appreciates it, and some people predominantly express love through humor and gag gifts; works well with some characters more than others)

holding someone's hand or arm as reassurance, especially when they are afraid*

using their body to block someone from wind, rain, or heat

picking up a dropped item, or carrying a train or other dragging garment for someone else

returning a recognizable possession to someone who may have lost it

This is an inexhaustible list as humans have many ways of showing love for each other. If you are writing spec fic with non-human characters, you can play with variations on these by remembering three core values the "lover" has to consider:

physical comfort of others

emotional comfort of others

social reputation of others

I'd add "sensory comfort" though I think it's tied to physical and emotional comfort.

Please do not try and force any of these into the mold of the misogyny-based "Love Language" trend. Human emotions and expressions of love are diverse and endless.

*While hand holding can be construed as romantic, in reality it varies. Some cultures do not see this as romantic, and some individuals only mean it as a sign of support or compassion. Same goes for long embraces and kissing, both can be done platonically and of course naturally between close family members or friends.

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hi! i'm trying to write a transformation scene (not were-creature, but similar), and running into problems where it keeps sounding stilted and juvenile. any suggestions?

Smooth and Polished Shapeshifter Transformation

Here are some tips for writing a smooth and polished shapeshifter transformation scene:

1 - Show, Don't Tell - As often as possible, try to show the reader what is happening rather than stating it. So, for example, "His cotton t-shirt tightened over his straining back muscles, the fabric bulging and tearing as a bony protrusion broke through on each shoulder..." versus "A bony protrusion broke out on each shoulder."

2 - Use Sensory Description - Remember to include relevant sensory details, not just what can be seen... What would the character or a witness hear? (Groaning from the pain of the transformation, clothes tearing as the body changes...) What would the character or a witness smell? (Body odor from perspiration, environmental smells, like damp soil if they're in a forest...) What would the character or a witness taste? (Blood or sweat trickling into the shapeshifter's mouth... perhaps bile from fear in the witness's mouth...) What would the character or a witness feel to the touch? (The shapeshifter might feel his fingers digging into the soil as he grips the ground in pain. The witness might feel the bark of a tree as they slowly back into it...)

3 - Use Emotional Description - What emotions are the characters feeling? What is the shapeshifter thinking and feeling as this transformation happens? What is the witness thinking and feeling? What are the internal cues they're feeling in association with these emotions? (Racing heart, sweaty palms, trembling, bile rising in the back of the throat...) What are the external cues they're displaying in association with these emotions? (Grimacing from pain, wide-eyed from fear, jaw-dropped from astonishment...)

4 - Use Specific Details - Instead of saying "his fingers clawed at the soil..." something like "his gnarled fingers clawed at the soil." Or, instead of, "She backed away until she felt the bark of a tree digging into her hip..." something like "She backed away until she felt the knotty bark of a pine tree digging into her hip..."

5 - Create Atmosphere - Don't forget to use rich description to set up the mood of the scene. If you're going for a scary moment with this transformation, consider what atmosphere will lend to that mood. You probably don't want this transformation to take place in a sunny, wildflower-filled meadow unless you're really going to get creative to make that feel scary. My posts Horror by Darkness and Horror by Daylight talk about using sensory description to create a scary mood.

Whatever you do, just try not to overdo it. You don't want to overwhelm the reader with too much detail and information. This doesn't have to be a visual by visual, moment by moment depiction of what happens. You want to use a mix of the above to paint the highlights of the transformation so the reader can imagine it for themselves.

Happy writing!

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PADDING OUT DIALOGUE SCENES

in another round of very unprompted writing advice i thought i figured i'd share my two cents when it comes to the topic of struggling to fill out conservational scenes. another thing i see a LOT of lately is a general fretting among writers who find that dialogue comes easily to them but the rest is a struggle. for me it's often been the opposite, i had to work at honing the talking part but description? i've always done a little too much tbqh. but funny enough the solution for both is not disconnected.

a lot of it will come down to knowing your character. what are their ticks? what are their filler words? are they bold and expressive when they're speaking? or are they withdrawn and shy? deciding the behavioral quirks of your character will improve your instincts when trying to be more descriptive. do they fidget with their clothes? do they pick up objects and toy with them? do they fold their arms around themselves or have other defensive posture? where do their eyes go when they speak? do they look around a lot? do they have an intense, unwavering gaze? do they zone out to look at other objects? what are they looking at when they do look away to think or listen? (this is also where having a faceclaim to build characteristics and mannerisms around can be helpful, not just in rp settings but any kind of fiction.)

"i guess...i don't really know how i'm supposed to feel about it," he admitted.

okay so we already have information here to expound on. the character is uncertain and conflicted. how would that effect their demeanor outwardly?

"i guess..." he trailed off with a sigh. he shook his head and his gaze grew unfocused, wandering away from his companion to stare blankly at a clock on the mantelpiece. his index finger tapped lightly at his knee. "i don't know how i'm supposed to feel about it, ya' know?" amir admitted with a shrug. he finally looked at the other man again, but there was a vulnerability which brought a sheepish shadow to his tumultuous gaze.

we've shown he is pensive with a wandering eye and that he's a little uncomfortable with his nervous tick of tapping. the next step is to consider the inner workings of their PoV. what does the scene itself call for them to be doing and thinking between lines? what does the emotion and tension of the scene—or even the comfort and familiarity of it—reflect inside them?

"you don't have to know right now," malik pointed out. he lifted his hands from where they had rested on the surface of the table to turn his palms outward, leaning in closer. "it's okay not to know." they held one another's gaze for a silent moment. amir's lips pressed together and he swallowed down the lump which had formed in his throat. he was not an emotional man. he had always prided himself on his restraint. but it was all beginning to be too much and the empathy in his friend's eyes was only another weight upon his already bowed shoulders. "...maybe you're right," he mumbled thoughtfully.

here we have shown his friend's gesture, adding more presence to the environment around them. and then we have given a little space for the character to feel. we have given a little information about who he is, or at least how he thinks about himself. by bringing his eyes back to his companion we have shown he is opening up, he is actually leaning into the intimacy of comfort and listening. but the mumble shows he is still not confident in admitting the need for help. it shows he has not even accepted fully the grace he's being given.

it isn't just what a character is saying, it's how they're saying it. it's how they're carrying themselves. it's how they're receiving the other characters' words. and showing how they're carrying themselves along with their inner feelings will also help show what is driving their dialogue. it will create a contrast if they're not being a reliable narrator, if they're contradicting or if they're withholding etc.

taking time and being patient with yourself to expound upon these things and to develop your character will make them more real. the more you practice and get to know them, the more instinctive and natural it will become!

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STOP DOING THIS IN INJURY FICS!!

Bleeding:

Blood is warm. if blood is cold, you’re really fucking feverish or the person is dead. it’s only sticky after it coagulates.

It smells! like iron, obv, but very metallic. heavy blood loss has a really potent smell, someone will notice.

Unless in a state of shock or fight-flight mode, a character will know they’re bleeding. stop with the ‘i didn’t even feel it’ yeah you did. drowsiness, confusion, pale complexion, nausea, clumsiness, and memory loss are symptoms to include.

blood flow ebbs. sometimes it’s really gushin’, other times it’s a trickle. could be the same wound at different points.

it’s slow. use this to your advantage! more sad writer times hehehe.

Stab wounds:

I have been mildly impaled with rebar on an occasion, so let me explain from experience. being stabbed is bizarre af. your body is soft. you can squish it, feel it jiggle when you move. whatever just stabbed you? not jiggly. it feels stiff and numb after the pain fades. often, stab wounds lead to nerve damage. hands, arms, feet, neck, all have more motor nerve clusters than the torso. fingers may go numb or useless if a tendon is nicked.

also, bleeding takes FOREVER to stop, as mentioned above.

if the wound has an exit wound, like a bullet clean through or a spear through the whole limb, DONT REMOVE THE OBJECT. character will die. leave it, bandage around it. could be a good opportunity for some touchy touchy :)

whump writers - good opportunity for caretaker angst and fluff w/ trying to manhandle whumpee into a good position to access both sites

Concussion:

despite the amnesia and confusion, people ain’t that articulate. even if they’re mumbling about how much they love (person) - if that’s ur trope - or a secret, it’s gonna make no sense. garbled nonsense, no full sentences, just a coupla words here and there.

if the concussion is mild, they’re gonna feel fine. until….bam! out like a light. kinda funny to witness, but also a good time for some caretaking fluff.

Fever:

you die at 110F. no 'oh no his fever is 120F!! ahhh!“ no his fever is 0F because he’s fucking dead. you lose consciousness around 103, sometimes less if it’s a child. brain damage occurs at over 104.

ACTUAL SYMPTOMS:

sluggishness

seizures (severe)

inability to speak clearly

feeling chilly/shivering

nausea

pain

delirium

symptoms increase as fever rises. slow build that secret sickness! feverish people can be irritable, maybe a bit of sass followed by some hurt/comfort. never hurt anybody.

ALSO about fevers - they absolutely can cause hallucinations. Sometimes these alter memory and future memory processing. they're scary shit guys.

fevers are a big deal! bad shit can happen! milk that till its dry (chill out) and get some good hurt/comfort whumpee shit.

keep writing u sadistic nerds xox love you

ALSO I FORGOT LEMME ADD ON:

YOU DIE AT 85F

sorry I forgot. at that point for a sustained period of time you're too cold to survive.

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