#birthday month poem 9

[kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate]

YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS by Kim Addonizio

But you know how to raise it in me like a dead girl winched up from a river. How to wash off the sludge, the stench of our past. How to start clean. This love even sits up and blinks; amazed, she takes a few shaky steps. Any day now she'll try to eat solid food. She'll want to get into the fast car, one low to the ground, and drive to some cinderblock shithole in the desert where she can drink and get sick and then dance in nothing but her underwear. You know where she's headed, you know she'll wake up with an ache she can't locate and no money and a terrible thirst. So to hell with your warm hands sliding inside my shirt and your tongue down my throat like an oxygen tube. Cover me in black plastic. Let the mourners through.

[choicesmonthlychallenge]

Choices August Challenge 2023

This month's challenge will be a little different. The previous host had to back out so I am taking over... however, I was already planning on hosting 2 celebration weeks in August, which with the 2 book clubs would leave me with 5 events, and that's too much, even for me. So we're making August a combination month!

PlayChoice Game's 7th birthday is August 17th, so instead of having a birthday week, I'm including prompts for this event below and it'll run through the entire month of August.

There will also be prompts for Hollywood U + High School Story, as it's been one year since PB pulled those games. Without their success, we might not have gotten Choices.

Also, I've rescheduled sibling appreciation week a few times, so let's just add that in.

I also have some August holidays and summer prompts.

And lastly, similar to @choicesprompts, if you have a WIP from a previous challenge or event from this year that you really want to finish, feel free to submit it here too (regardless of the prompt). Let's clean out some WIPs.

Any of the prompts below can be used with any story/characters. They do not have to be used in the context of the "theme" they're posted under.

Happy Birthday, Choices!

In addition to the prompts below, posts celebrating Choices and your favorites (MCs, LIs, Friend Groups, Books, etc), will be accepted regardless of if a specific prompt is used

baking a cake

blowing out candles / making a wish

the perfect gift

surprising them with their favorite flowers

surprise party

spa break

"I'm sorry did you just call my/your birthday my 'womb escape'??"

“Are you crying? Please don’t cry, I didn’t think the gift was that bad-"

"I never liked celebrating my birthday."

"I don’t think fighting for my life is an acceptable way to celebrate my birthday"

"I’d rather eat you than cake."

"Put down the frosting!"

Hollywood U + High School Story Appreciation

Just like last year's event, any and all HWU and HSS content will be accepted regardless of if a specific prompt is used

movie premiere / red carpet

behind the scenes

coffee (all the coffee)

library dates/sneaking around in the stacks

falling asleep watching a movie

classes at HWU related to your MC's field of study

"Does a ninety minute movie really warrant this amount of snacks?"

"Your taste in movies is so bad"

"I love you but I'm not watching _____ again" -----

prom

graduation

High School Reunion / Where are they now?

school clubs

skipping class together

putting secret notes into the other's locker

being paired up for a project/presentation

"I accidentally grabbed your notebook" (What do they find, doodles, writings, poems, songs, little hearts with their initials?)

"It's finals week and you forgot we have a history exam?"

Sibling Appreciation

Any and all content that is focused on siblings in the fandom will be accepted regardless of if it fits a specific prompt

teaching their sibling about/how to do something

teasing each other

being overly protective of sibling

"Could you just stop talking for once?!"

"Don't blame it on me!"

"Thanks for being there"

"Can you pick me up?"

Siblings would help you bury a body, but they wouldn’t bring out the trash for you, no matter how nice you ask.

August Days

any August holiday

August 4: International Beer Day ; National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

August 5: Sandcastle Day

August 6: National Friendship Day

August 9: Hold Hands Day

August 10: National S’mores Day

August 12-20: National Heritage Week

August 18: National Couple's Day

August 26: National Dog Day

August 27: National Just Because Day

August 30: National Beach Day

Summer Prompts:

popsicles

sidewalk chalk

camping

fairs/festival

fruit picking

stargazing

iced coffee

sunglasses

Making summer playlists for each other

“it’s absolutely sweltering, how can you still want to cuddle?!”

“do we have any ice cream left?”

"Summer's almost over…"

“I couldn’t help myself… All the ice-cream flavours looked so good!”

Remember, you can also submit any WIP you have that are based on previous prompts from any 2023 event.

2023 Monthly Challenge Prompt Lists:

January ❤️ February ❤️ March ❤️ April ❤️ May ❤️ June ❤️ July

Guidelines + Rules

Submitted works will be featured on a weekly masterlist

Every form of creative work can be submitted: fanfiction, drabbles, moodboards, edits, drawings, poems, songs, sketches, and more—all are welcomed.

Work from any book and story from the Choices (and Pixelberry) universe are welcome (new and old alike)!

You can participate as many times as you want during the month

Clearly list the prompt your used

You can combine submissions for this event and others

Please add a cut to avoid long posts and exposing other fans to triggering/disturbing content.

If your work is NS*W please label it as such and use appropriate warnings. Adult content should be hidden under the page break.

You can get creative with the prompts. It can be a variation of the word and/or concept. It doesn’t have to be exact or literal. If the word inspires a train of thought that led you to something different, put that in the notes and send it in! Have fun with it! Make them work for you! The ultimate goal is just to find joy in creating!

Please tag @choicesmonthlychallenge​​ and if you’d like to add me you can do so as well~ @lovealexhunt​​​ (feel free to DM me your work too since Tumblr tags are fickle)

[talesofthetigerrr]

#TigeRRR2023 Prompt List

Dear RRR fandom, dear Bheem fans,

We hereby present you the entire list of prompts that were submitted by you in the past week (at the end of this post). We’re so excited about all these inspiring prompts! You can use them to inspire yourself to start creating, but also feel free to make Bheem-centric works that are not based on these prompts.

Feel free to start sharing your work right away and we’ll reblog them to this Tumblr-page (don’t forget to add the #TigeRRR2023 tag so we can find it!). If we accidently miss your work because of the algoritm, feel free to send us a message with a link to your post so we can reblog it afterall.

Please publish your works before May 10!

From May 10 to May 19, for those interested, we’ll discuss and review the works from a literary and artistic point of view. On May 20 (NTR garu's birthday) we will tally the total number of works created. And to celebrate the total amount of works submitted, we will create a special celebratory fic (read more here). Read all details and planning of the event here.

Some basic rules for publishing your works:

Please tag your works on Tumblr with #TigeRRR2023.

If you publish your fanfic(s) on Ao3, you can add them to the collection 'Tales Of The TigeRRR'. If you want to, you can also put a snippet on Tumblr with a link to your story on Ao3 so we can reblog it here (don’t forget to add tags/ratings!). Please use the Tumblr-tag when posting a snippet here so we can find it.

Tag your Mature/NSFW works appropriately because there are minors in this fandom too.

Add any trigger warnings if needed, we want this event to be enjoyable for everyone.

Happy creating!!

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READ THE FULL PROMPT LIST BELOW

PROMPT LIST

1. More of a question - what is Bheem's role in the politics of the workings of the Gond tribe? We know he is the protector, but does he have more of a role than that? Does he have any sway in the goings-on of his community? If so, how much? Does he settle disputes? How does he decide morally, who's in the wrong? How does this affect his interpersonal relationships with his tribe?

2. Eyes, Heart, Warmth, Strength, Love.

3. Bheem and reflecting on being the gond protector. Either before or after he accepts the mantle. An introspection into what that role encompasses.

4. Bheem + medical abilities?

5. Bheem + food? (Cooking/sharing/enjoying)

6. Bheem writing poems to ram 💗

7. Bheem and his brothers spent six months searching for Malli before zeroing in on Scott's palace as the location where she was likely to be. What was their journey like from the relative safety of their forest to the bustling city of Delhi. What all dangers did they have to contend with. And what were their experiences before they reached Delhi.

8. Bheem and Ram recreate Naatu Naatu for the benefit of their respective communities at a common celebration. While their first dance at the Gymkhana club had been one of joyful abandon and pure friendship, how have they changed when they dance together again. They are still friends and they still care deeply about each other. But they have also suffered, which has changed them in fundamental ways, both physically and emotionally. What does it mean to dance together as changed people?

9. Unlike his usual dutifulness, Bheem feels like spending a day doing absolutely nothing— especially now that they are back from Delhi with Malli safe and Ram back in Vizagapatnam. What does Bheem do on his day off?

10. Akhtar meets an astrologer who foretells his future. But the blind seer talks in riddles and metaphors. However, does Akhtar know what is coming his way. What does he make of it?

11. Bheem's wedding gift for Lacchu on his big day.

12. What was it like for Bheem growing up? What was he like as a child? And how did he become the chosen Gond Protector?

13. Something with Bheem and water.

14. After everything that has happened, Bheem is plagued by nightmares about it all. Who will be there to protect the protector and ease his mind?

15. Bheem deserves all the good things. Please, let there also be wholesome fic or art in which he gets all the good things he deserves (platonic please).

16. Five times Bheem comforted someone else and one time he himself was comforted.

17. How did Bheem react when he found out Malli was abducted?

18. Love, fluff, cuddling, danger, adventure, animal transformation, cuteness, Bheem and Malli, betrayal, hurt/comfort, nsfw sub/dominant, home sickness, food.

19. Ram cooks for Bheem.

20. A poem either about Bheem or written by Bheem.

21. Who protects the Protector? Bheem gets in trouble or gets hurt or sick, and someone comes to save him/take care of him.

22. Bheem travels to see the sea for the first time in his life. What does he think?

23. In this universe Bheem grows old and looks back on his life, the struggles he survived, the friends he made along the way, the love he found and the freedom that his people now enjoy. In this universe everything turned out alright in the end. Bonus if he meets any of his old friends.

24. Bheem confesses his love to someone in the most tender, heartwarming, wholesome way.

25. Bheem meeting any of Ram Charan's other characters from other movies and teaching them a wise life lesson.

26. Art prompt: Bheem getting all the hugs and cheek kisses from all our fav characters from RRR.

27. Art prompt: Bheem and a tiger, or Bheem and his element water.

28. Art or fic prompt: Bheem reflecting on the scars given to him by Ram (please tag accordingly / add trigger warnings if needed). Big bonus if you add someone to comfort/support him.

29. Bheem teaching Malli how to plant a tree and the importance of nature.

30. AU with Bheem as a farmer who befriends a tiger.

31. Bheem finds a wounded animal (your choice) and decides to nurse it back to health.

32. What was Bheem doing/feeling/thinking the moment malli was taken or the moment the British first found the Gonds.

33. Bheem is learning a bit of english to communicate with Jenny and he tries to read Ram's diary when he comes to his house to find him sleeping on his desk.

34. Bheem shows ram the animals he has been hiding / Ram somehow finds them.

35. How Bheem found his adoptive muslim family and how they accepted or offered to hide him and the boys.

36. Bheem is deaf/blind.

37. Bheem's thought process and feelings right after Malli was taken.

38. Bheem finds an injured toger cub while on a hunt and nurses the cub back to health. Mali or Ram could help him with the cub. Bheem has to release the cub back into the wild when she/he is healthy again. But the cub grows up and remembers Bheem and his kindness. Possibly the grown cub comes to Bheem's aid in some way?

39. Soft as silk but strong as steel.

40. Bheem is cared for by Ram in prison after the whipping, emphasis on Bheem's perspective--his confusion, hurt, anger and love.

41. The scene where Bheem goes to Jenny for blueprints and how it pans out.

42. Father Bheem taking care of his baby while jenny is away for the day. (Can replaced Jenny with Ram depending on writer's preferences)

43. This is an au (how Akhtar and Ram meet) Akhtar's bedroom shares a thin wall with the adjacent house where Ram's bedroom is and one night he hears Ram crying more than ever and talks to him through the wall.

[jamesunderwater]

Tell me about your writing history! Is this your first fandom? Had you ever written anything else before? Maybe embarrassing poetry or a diary?

Wow this ask had me pulling out my old hard drive to look at the oldest writings I could find I actually went into my old boxes and found the one remaining notebook from pre-college, as well. So this turned into a VERY fun adventure xD Thank you for sending this, Anna!

So my journey into writing is really intertwined with my love for HP. I'd definitely say it was my first fandom, and it's absolutely been my most long-lasting one. I was very into Supernatural in middle school as well (it had just come out), but nothing captured me like HP, and eventually, the Marauders. I remember writing a story when I was like 9 for this monthly contest we had in school, and I specifically said to myself, "I'm going to write this in the style that JKR uses," and because of that, I was SURE I was going to win the contest. I even remember using "he said, matter-of-factly" in the story, because I'd looked up what that meant when reading HP (about Hermione, of course) and thought it was just next-level writing. I did actually win the contest that month, too! xD So I would say I really started getting into writing and enjoying it because the Harry Potter books made me fall so in love with reading.

So jump ahead to early middle school, around 11 years old, I'm on fucking Neopets, and I discover a roleplaying forum. And a thread seeking someone to play James at the Yule Ball......and thus, my Highest Self was born. 😆 It felt like I'd discovered a whole new world where I could really be myself and do the things I loved with other people who loved it, too. So I started roleplaying (on myspace lmao), mostly as Sirius or James and eventually also Dean Winchester. I discovered ff.net and hpff, and wrote some stories, but mostly I really loved interacting with other writers through rping.

Most of what I wrote outside of rp was either poetry or short stories, and most of it was really dark, cause my life in general was really dark. In college I took a poetry writing course and a fiction writing course and fucking loved them both, but I didn't end up going any further in those courses. I roleplayed off and on throughout my 20s, wrote poetry off and on, little fics and drabbles here and there. Came up with ideas for books I never wrote. So really, what I'm doing right now with Dead to Me is the most "serious" I've been about a multi-chapter story before, unless you count the ongoing stories I technically wrote as a roleplayer. Like, I know I'm actually going to finish this one, whereas so often in the past I just let things fall away (thank you, adhd).

As for old writing/embarrassing stuff - the oldest fandom thing I found was actually a short wolfstar fic I wrote in 2011 that made me smile so much! I might post it. 😊 Which is so funny because I don't even remember writing it. I did easily find some embarrassing poetry, though. I picked one out from my hard drive from 2011 before I found my old notebook from high school, so congrats, you get two embarrassing poems for the price of one. Under the cut, cause geez, I've already talked a lot xD

From my first year in college...feast your eyes on a gross poem about my first real boyfriend, who was (shocker) an absolute asshole:

It’s your back, the way your skin crawls across it like caterpillars stretching tight while you blanket over me.

It’s your hair, those thick tendrils of brown leaves falling over me like autumn when it starts and it feels like the sky is falling.

It’s your laugh, that low baritone. That tuba in the brass section that gets all the attention and earns glares from the girls in football stands that can’t hear over them, but I become a puddle to that sound.

You are a warm blanket in an ice locker – relief.

Watching you live is like videotaping a child’s first years. Their first giggles that grace the world, first few steps and words and birthdays, bed time stories and grandparents’ laps. All in all, true happiness.

You are all the reasons in the world to smile, and so I am.

Andddd from my first year in high school, please enjoy this poem about having your heartbroken by someone on the internet:

You were like a magnet I, a piece of metal could do nothing but give into gravity and fall into your hesitant arms

I couldn't trust you to catch me

When I came crawling back you made me swear never to leave again I made the vow sealed myself in an envelope that never made it to Ohio

You refused to open me up I just begged and pleaded for your love

In the end the magnet will pull away and leave me a useless piece of rust Too drained to give up Too defeated to get up

When you left, so did all my hope

You wonder why I take the lead You wonder why I always leave the first time

Real talk, I actually MUCH prefer the second poem. Maybe it's because I still remember lines from it to this day, or because the idea of writing a lovey poem to an asshole is more cringey than writing a heartbreak poem in general, but.... I don't hate those last two lines 😆

[sylviaplathenthusiast]

people i want to know better! <3

@bellaxisworld and @star4daisy tagged me at the same time lol thank you

last song - first burn from the hamilton musical (when that song gets stuck in my head theres nothing to do but listen to it on repeat

fave colour: dark green or maybe burgundy lately. maybe also deep blue. or like lavender. i’ve taught myself not to think about the answer too hard cause it sends me into an identity crisis

last film/show: religiously watching new girl lately. and i dont really remember what my last film was but i think it was either страсти по матвею or el estudiante. very different movies in every respect but surprisingly the bottom line is kinda the same

sweet/savoury/spicy: i love things that are like savoury and spicy but i guess if i had to pick one it’d be sweet i am a sucker for chocolate even though i get flare ups if i eat too much of it

relationship status: in that weird limbo between the honeymoon phase and the thing that comes after it. i dont really believe in those phases anyway so yeah just happily in love i guess which is still baffling to me even tho its been 9 months

last thing i googled: shades of red called lmao. but if that doesn’t count then the russian translation for capercaillies, i was trying to translate a poem i wrote and i almost didn’t fail

current obsession: getting back on that grind yo. my depressive episode forced me to miss a whole month of studying and completing my coursework and obviously (cause the universe hates me) that was one of the most important months you could possibly miss. so although my psychiatrist said it’ll take at least a month and a half more until im back to normal and i should probably stay away from the thing that is actively worsening my mental illness… have i ever listened to my psychiatrist? no

last book: woman at point zero. adored the book but had to stare into nothingness for a while after i was done

looking forward to: finally taking a fucking break in a little over three months when exam season is over! but more realistically, i’ve got a lot happening this weekend, i’m having a sleepover with my boyfriend, theres a casino themed birthday i’m attending and also i’m going to my friends recording studio to maybe get some music recorded. so yes i am looking forward to the weekend

np tags: @itsasmallghost @miss-star-dust @1mmortalsylviaplath

[coochiequeens]

Today for Women History Month we honor the birthdays of two women in the arts, Janet Collins and Amanda Gorman

Janet Collins (March 7, 1917 – May 28, 2003) was an African American ballet dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She performed on Broadway, in films, and appeared frequently on television.[1] She was among the pioneers of black ballet dancing, one of the few classically trained Black dancers of her generation.

Janet Faye[2] Collins was born in New Orleans, and at the age of four moved with her family to Los Angeles, California, where Collins received her first dance training at a Catholic community center. She studied primarily with Carmelita Maracci, Lester Horton, and Adolph Bolm, who were among the few ballet teachers who accepted black students. She also had fond memories of studying with Los Angeles dance teacher Dorothy Lyndall.

Amanda S. C. Gorman[1] (born March 7, 1998)[2] is an American poet and activist. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race, and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. She published the poetry book The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough in 2015. In 2021, she delivered her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.

Her inauguration poem generated international acclaim, and shortly thereafter, two of her books achieved best-seller status, and she obtained a professional management contract. In February 2021, Gorman was highlighted in Time magazine's 100 Next list under the category of "Phenoms", with a profile written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.[3] That same month, Gorman became the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl, when she delivered her poem "Chorus of the Captains" at Super Bowl LV.

Born in Los Angeles, California,[5][6] Gorman was raised by her single mother, Joan Wicks, a 6th-grade English teacher in Watts,[7] with her two siblings.[5][8] Her twin sister, Gabrielle, is an activist[9] and filmmaker.[10]Gorman has said she grew up in an environment with limited television access.[11] She has described her young self as a "weird child" who enjoyed reading and writing and was encouraged by her mother.[5]

Gorman has an auditory processing disorder and is hypersensitive to sound.[5] She also had a speech impediment during childhood.[12][13]Gorman participated in speech therapy during her childhood and Elida Kocharian of The Harvard Crimson wrote in 2018, "Gorman doesn't view her speech impediment as a crutch—rather, she sees it as a gift and a strength."[14] Gorman told The Harvard Gazette in 2018, "I always saw it as a strength because since I was experiencing these obstacles in terms of my auditory and vocal skills, I became really good at reading and writing. I realized that at a young age when I was reciting the Marianne Deborah Williamson quote that 'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure' to my mom."[1] In 2021, Gorman told CBS This Morning co-host Anthony Mason that she used songs as a form of speech therapy, and explained, "My favorite thing to practice was the song 'Aaron Burr, Sir,' from Hamilton because it is jam-packed with R's. And I said, 'if I can keep up with Leslie in this track, then I am on my way to being able to say this R in a poem."

[joshlee5881]

10 unique present ideas!

The Art of Thoughtful Giving:

Choosing the perfect gift involves a balance of consideration, personalization, and a sprinkle of creativity. Let's delve deeper into why each of these ideas makes for an excellent, affordable gift.

1. Personalized Recipe Book:

Cooking is not just about preparing a meal; it's an experience, a journey of flavors and memories. A personalized recipe book turns this journey into a keepsake. As you compile your favorite recipes, consider the stories behind each dish. Did a particular recipe become a family tradition? Was there a memorable occasion attached to a certain meal? Including these details adds layers of sentiment to the gift.

2. Customized Photo Calendar:

A photo calendar transcends the ordinary and becomes a visual narrative of shared moments. The careful selection of photos for each month allows you to curate a story. From birthday celebrations to quiet Sunday mornings, each picture captures a snippet of life. The calendar, hung on the wall or placed on a desk, serves as a daily reminder of the joyous times shared with loved ones.

3. DIY Spa Day Kit:

In our fast-paced lives, a spa day is a luxury. However, with a thoughtfully curated DIY spa kit, you're bringing that luxury to your friend's doorstep. Consider scents and products that promote relaxation – lavender for calming, eucalyptus for invigorating. Add a personalized note suggesting they take a well-deserved break, and you've gifted not just items but a moment of tranquility.

4. Handcrafted Scented Candles:

Candles have an enchanting quality, casting a warm glow and infusing the air with delightful scents. Creating your own scented candles allows you to tailor them to your friend's preferences. Experiment with combinations like vanilla and cinnamon or fresh linen. The act of making them by hand adds a personal touch, making these candles more than just décor – they become a sensory experience.

5. Movie Night Basket with Snacks:

A movie night basket is a versatile and enjoyable gift. It caters to both the film enthusiast and those who simply enjoy a cozy night in. The selection of snacks can be tailored to their taste – from classic popcorn and candies to gourmet treats. Include a variety of movie genres or focus on their favorites. It's an invitation to unwind, indulge, and enjoy the magic of cinema.

6. Plant or Succulent in a Cute Pot:

Bringing a piece of nature indoors is a gift that keeps on giving. A plant or succulent, known for its low maintenance, adds a touch of greenery to any space. Pair it with a cute, decorative pot that complements their style. This gift not only enhances their surroundings but also symbolizes growth and longevity.

7. Handwritten Letter or Poem:

In our digital age, a handwritten letter or poem stands out as a rare and meaningful gesture. Pouring your thoughts onto paper requires time and intention, making the recipient feel truly valued. Consider recounting shared memories, expressing gratitude, or simply sharing your feelings. This tangible expression of emotion becomes a cherished memento.

8. Puzzle or Board Game:

Games have a magical ability to bring people together, fostering laughter, friendly competition, and bonding. Choosing a puzzle or board game that aligns with your friend's interests ensures the gift is both entertaining and thoughtful. It's an opportunity to create lasting memories during game nights filled with camaraderie and shared joy.

9. Hand-Painted Coffee Mug:

A hand-painted coffee mug turns a daily ritual into a personalized experience. Consider your friend's preferences – do they enjoy quirky designs, inspirational quotes, or simple elegance? Every sip from the mug becomes a moment of connection, reminding them of your thoughtfulness with each use.

10. Homemade Cookies or Treats:

Homemade treats have a special place in the world of gifts. Baking a batch of cookies or crafting a delicious dessert shows that you've invested time and effort into creating something unique. Package them in a way that reflects the occasion

Where to find all these products in one convenient place: https://kit.co/JoshLee5881/gift-ideas

[fezwearingjellybananas]

3, 9, 15?

3. What work are you most proud of (regardless of kudos/hits)?

Oh that's so tricky! Maybe treasure? It's very short but I think it's the first time I've properly shared an original piece of writing, and I very rarely write poetry (the last time I wrote a poem it was probably English homework) so it's not something I am practised in but my Granny loved poetry (reading and writing), I have several poetry books from my Granny- the last birthday present I have from Granny and Granddad instead of just Granny is a poetry collection- and it made me think about her a lot. She died a few years ago and I miss her very much.

9. Favourite pairing you wrote for this year?

Well, since all of the Year of the OTP prompts (of which I still have one to write) have been comics Westallen/Newsflash, I think I'll have to go with that one, I've been having a lot of fun with those prompts.

15. What WIP are you taking into next year with you?

I was so hoping I would have Gone in a Flash done by now, but you know how ends go, it gets close and then words slow down to hold it off for a little longer even though I know how it ends, they just have to get there. I am very tempted to put up the first chapter by the end of this month though, regardless of how finished the last few are, there's enough to give me time to be doing a weekly post and writing, but we'll see. Maybe I'll sit down tomorrow and suddenly words will explode out and I'll finish it in the next two days. That seems incredibly unlikely.

Otherwise, the ghost au I think I might have the beginnings of a plot (it's turned into a Flashvibe fic), and I've still got that part of a Flash & Hawkgirl fic which is suffering from the same issue as Gone in a Flash in that I think it's the last one and so words are evading me. Also I have spent most of the year writing Gone in a Flash and Year of the OTP prompts instead of thinking about Flash & Hawkgirl.

Thank you!

[AO3 wrapped asks]

[born-to-lose]

can u go thru when i dont have u line by line please ... so interested 2 hear the choices behind each bit

Full heartbreaking analysis under the cut

What will I do

When your scent on your shirt disappears

For Valentine's Day, my love gave me a sleeveless shirt he's had for years so it smells like him a lot. It feels like home and good memories because the sheets of the holiday home where I spent my summers at the North Sea as a child smelled the same. Since I got it, I've been smelling it every night before going to sleep in an attempt to memorize the scent and when it's not too cold, I sleep in it. But I've also been worried about the scent fading over time and about me forgetting how he smelled at some point.

When your lipstick's all used up

For my birthday, he gave me a dark pink/red lipstick, which has sort of become my signature shade when I go out. I can't get this brand and exact lipstick in my country, so I would have to get it imported from the UK when it's used up (it also accidentally melted a bit and broke off after a while ago and I somehow fixed it but the cute little pattern isn't there anymore). Even if I did get a new lipstick in that shade, it would still not be the same as applying the one that was hand-picked by the love of my life.

When I want new pictures of you

Because I've looked at the old ones a million times

I still keep a framed photo of him on my bedside table because I can't bring myself to put it away in a box or even just my desk or shelf. In addition to that, my usual way of coping with missing him was (and still is) looking at the pictures I have of him on my phone, but after a while you want new ones because you just miss their face so much, you know?

What will I do

When I don't have you anymore

The main question of this whole poem, and also of this whole week. Actually, what will I do now? I'm still trying to figure that out.

When I can't call you every week

We used to have weekly video calls and every week without a date (because one of us was busy or didn't feel well) was rough for me and the thought of them never happening at all kills me.

When I can't hear you laugh and sing

I'm absolutely in love with his singing voice. He used to sing a few songs on request for me and even recorded some so I can listen to them whenever I want. His laugh is my favourite sound in the world and I was always so happy when I could make him laugh.

When we don't stay up late talking about everything

Especially in the first months and on weekends, we stayed up really late on some nights to talk about all kinds of things and I enjoyed those conversations more than I can say.

What will I do

When you're not in my arms

Sadly, I never got the chance to have him in my arms, but I literally dreamed of that and still crave it so much. If I could hold him just for a moment, I would never let go.

When I miss your face next to mine

As we were long distance, I didn't actually have his face next to mine, but sometimes when we nearly fell asleep on video call, both of us wrapped in blankets, it just felt so nice and cozy.

When I don't feel your hands on me

Again, I never really did and this is too intimate to discuss, but a single touch from him, no matter in what context and with what intention, would make me melt.

When I can't play with your hair as you lay on my chest

Another thing I really wish I could do. He has beautiful hair and I've always wanted to play with it or braid it while we're cuddling.

What will I do

When your tapes are worn out

He made two mixtapes for me, which I think is the most romantic thing ever, especially because he used actual cassettes and didn't just create a playlist (although he also did that and it's almost 9 hours long). The parts where he talks in between the songs to explain why he added them or what we were talking about at the moment always make me smile, and I keep rewinding to the parts where he sings along so they're ingrained in my mind forever. He told me several times not to wear them out, but I'm afraid they will be eventually, so I'll need to get them digitalized just in case.

When the ink on your letters fades

We wrote each other letters and cards and I love rereading the ones he sent me. They still have their place in a letter rack on my desk and at some point in the future I'll put them in a box and keep them until I die, hoping they'll still be legible decades from now.

When your scented candle stops burning

For Christmas, he gave me a white pear and patchouli scented candle. Sometimes I light it so my room smells like him and it always makes me feel better when I do. It's a jar candle and I really hope it will last for a long time because like with the shirt, I have a thing for scents and associating them with people I love and if there's nothing like that left of him, I'll be devastated.

When the blood in your vial necklace turns brown

He made a blood vial necklace for me and I tried to make one too, but I couldn't get enough blood out without actually relapsing into cutting. I never leave the house without it because I want to carry part of him with me at all times and show him off a bit. The fact that it's his own blood and that we had a thing for blood and talked about literally giving each other our hearts makes it even deeper and more intimate to me. When it arrived by mail, the blood had already clotted a little and by now it's turned into a very dark, almost black, shade of red, which looks really pretty in sunlight.

What will I do

When you're gone and all I have

Even if for now, he isn't actually gone and still in my life, and most importantly not dead, it's still hard to shift from the blissful life together I've gotten so used to in the last 7 months to the situation I'm in now.

Are the things you've sent me

I'm scared of the day when he's not with me in any way and literally all I have are his gifts he sent me.

Your soft voice and pretty face in my head

As mentioned above, I adore his voice and he's the most gorgeous man I've ever seen. I'll never get that out of my head; even when I'm old and can't remember anything about myself, I hope he will always be in my memory.

And the memory of you and our time together

Over the course of our relationship, we made quite a few amazing memories (as far as possible when you live two countries apart) that I'll never forget, even if we had so many more plans for the future. Our time together was the best time of my life and he's by far my most important relationship I've ever had and ever will have. I'm pretty sure he's the love of my life and I will never be able or want to call anybody else than him "my love" because he will always be that to me. Honestly, I don't think I could ever love as deeply again as I love him.

[loveable-sea-lemon]

fic tag game

Tagged by @glamgoblin thank u!!! 💖

Rules: Post the first lines of your last 10 fics posted to AO3. (Sort by date posted.) If you have less than 10 fics posted, post what you have!

1. floor time - vegas finds pete lying on the floor (fluffy pregnant pete series)

"Vegas is trying not to be overbearing as Pete’s belly starts to swell. He’s trying, but as Pete’s movements get more awkward, Vegas’ natural instinct is to hover. So when Pete doesn’t return for a few minutes after a trip to the bathroom, Vegas is worried."

2. breakfast by the sea - travelling photographer vegas x small town waiter pete

"It’s barely 8am by the time Vegas sits down at the diner’s corner booth. It’s a standard cheap diner, walls adorned with records and vintage posters. The whites and reds anywhere else would make his head hurt, but the view obscures any complaint. "

3. an unwanted guest - vegas makes pete get rid of a spider (fluffy pregnant pete series)

"It’s an average Sunday. Pete is stretched out on the couch, eyes glued to the television. Vegas has been wandering around the house doing various chores, interspersed with check-ins on Pete. Pete isn’t due for at least another two months, but Vegas can’t help but worry."

4. it only takes a taste - drunk peteporsche smut

"The first time it happens is an accident. It’s a stupid decision made by the remains of Pete’s brain cells; the ones currently swimming under several inches of alcohol."

5. we'll be quiet - pete initiates sex terrorism (and tops vegas)

"Pete is only half ashamed of what they did tonight. What he initiated. He wishes he could say that it was a one time thing and he has no interest in it happening again. But if he said that, he’d be lying."

6. let me take care of you - uea having bad coping methods and king being a green flag

"Uea knows that he’s not in the right headspace when he calls King. He knows it won’t fix him or somehow erase his terrible birthday from his memory. But he just needs to do something."

7. can i ask you something? - pete and porsche have a chat (and then lock lips)

"It’s not unusual for Pete and Porsche to share a bed on nights like these. Despite the crick in their necks that they wake up with in the morning, they still gravitate toward each other at night."

8. it takes two - vegas and pete are paired up for a college group project

"Pete gives Vegas his classic friendly smile. “I’m Pete,” he introduces. Yeah, I know, Vegas stops himself from saying."

9. cherry lime - pete in a poem :)

"boy of salty spray / and rocky shores / boy of puckered smiles / and soft laughs / boy of blood-stained lips / and freckled cheeks"

10. these gentle hands of yours - vegas sees pete save a spider

"The first time that Pete catches Vegas’ attention is in a hallway of all places."

tagging @justanothervariant and @fiddlepickdouglas if u want to! 💖

[quemirabobo]

hiiii!! 😚 how are you?? about the ask game, 7, 9 and 22? :)

Hiii Sam💚 I'm great, how are you honey??

7. What is your deepest joy about writing?

I think that when I finally let all the ideas I had for that particular story flood out of my mind, and everything feels so natural and cathartic, that feeling is of utmost joy. But when I reread what I already wrote, and there's a part I was questioning if it was or not good for a long time (there can be months that I don't touch a draft and all that time I'm thinking about it) and when I'm reading it, it feels so right and I enjoy it. It's just beautiful, all that questioning disappears in a second and boy that feels like heaven

9. Do you believe in ghosts? This isn’t about writing I just wanna know

Not sure honestly, it feels a very possible idea, it would be cool if they truly exists, right? I'm a very "I don't know what I believe, it changes all the time" kind of person, which is kinda lame but it's the truth 🤷‍♀️And do you believe in them??

22. How organized are you with your writing? Describe to me your organization method, if it exists. What tools do you use? Notebooks? Binders? Apps? The Cloud?

I'm a fucking methodical mess! I like to think things through, names, birthdays, backstories, works/career, families, motivations, big picture of the story, plot twist, particular scenes, etc etc etc. This, never actually happen, i start doing it, there's shit I don't know or I haven't decided, so I go jumping from stuff to stuff and in the middle of this I get this very particular scene that's haunting me so I have to write it, i do it, i let it rest, rewrite it, love it, there's another haunting scene, the process is repeated, then another and this chaos goes on and on. I'm trying to fix my need to control and know everything beforehand, still failing but trying lol It certainly doesn't help that most of them are science fiction and fantasy, there's a lot of world building to do and plot holes to avoid

I don't have one single tool, i have things on docs, words, app notes on my phone, piece of papers, notes, notebooks, whatever I have at hand whenever inspiration stuck

This are all piece of papers with poems, ideas, dialogues that I wrote while studying or during class 😅

[ranilla-bean]

iff 2, 5, 7 and 9 please!!

for this ask game

hello spry anon whose identity is a total mystery to me... thanks for the ask & love to see some ongoing iff love!

2: What scene did you first put down?

i usually put the first scene down first to get a sense of the voice. i had the first line ("Zuko woke up with the sun on his twenty-fifth birthday.") echoing around in my brain for a month or so before i started writing

5: What part was hardest to write?

anything that was pivotal, emotionally... the sokka Trauma Reveal in ch9, azula in ch15, the whole of ch19....!!!

7: Where did the title come from?

it's from ovid's amores 3.2. i'm not sure the poem has much to do with the fic actually, it's just one of my favourites and it's written gorgeously. there's the idea of the fire as love that zuko burns with, but also fire as calamity upon calamity that comes upon him in that year-in-the-life. as khoo says, things keep happening to him.

a lot of the imagery i used describing zuko falling for sokka was inspired by ovid (ex aequo captis ardebant mentibus ambo... uror, et in vacuo pectore regnat amor... in flammam flammas, in mare fundis aquas)... latin's just a great language for BURNING (et excrucior !)

9: Were there any alternate versions of this fic?

the alternate version that i optimistically thought would be like......... 40k? hahahahaha

the biggest deviation was that i toyed with not including azula, because i thought it might make the fic unwieldy. but thematically she had to be in it. it's all about how the war tore apart ways of knowing and ways of relating, but also how those relationships can be remade in very different ways. zuko already has that strained relationship with his mother and it seemed important to give him back another familial relationship that allowed some deeper understanding

[curewhimsy]

Characters for Lit Club (working title.)

Loosely based on Doki Doki Literature Club but WITHOUT ANY HORROR.

Color coming soon I hope Alex- Alex is the protagonist. He is laid-back, a bit lazy, and not really passionate about much in life. He can also be a bit deadpan and sarcastic. His lack of passion changes when his childhood friend, April, coaxes him into joining the Literarure Club. Alex discovers he likes writing poems, and grows to look forward to spending time and sharing poems with his new friends. Alex’s hair is auburn, short, and curly. He wears aqua-framed glasses. He is White, mostly Greek. He is 21 years old. His birthday is March 9. April- April is a carefree and cheerful girl at first glance. She is innocent, sweet, and loves making others happy. She is a beginner in poetry. Her poems are usually gentle and are about the little joys life has to offer. However, much like the month she is named after, April is prone to “rainclouds,” or bouts of sadness. She is convinced that with positive thinking, she is able to turn them into rainbows. However, it is difficult some days. April loves sweets and cute things. April’s hair is plum-colored, and she keeps it styles in two puffy buns. She is Black. She is 21 years old. Her birthday is April 12. Sunhee- Sunhee might seem rough at first, but she really just fears being inferior. She is a bit of a tomboy. She likes to stand out and be unique, and has a complex about being truly “original.” She tends to write poems in a distinct “cryptic” style she claims is not only sophisticated, but cutting-edge. In reality, she forms it by slapping incoherent words together. Sunhee tends to read manga and comics more than novels. She likes biking and motorcycles despite her small size. She is somewhat rebellious. Her parents are rumored to be neglectful. Sunhee tends to clash at times with Margot. It can implies the Sunhee and Margot are jealous of each other’s opposite traits. Sunhee’s hair is mint green and in a short bob style with a ribbon. She is Korean. She is 20 years old. Her birthday is June 30. Margot- Margot is quiet, demure, and sophisticated. She comes off as quite mature. Despite her scholarly air, her self-esteem is low and she is painfully shy. Margot isn’t good with people, so she spends a lot of time reading literature. Margot is actually quite a talented poet, though sharing her poems requires her to come out of her comfort zone. Margot’s tastes in literature tend to be dark at times, which many people find themselves surprised at, since she is so quiet and shy. Even though Margot is often closed-off, she is more open after joining the Literature Club. Margot tends to clash at times with Sunhee. It can implies the Margot and Sunhee are jealous of each other’s opposite traits. Margot’s hair is white. She is Creole and of mixed ethnicity. She is 21 years old. Her birthday is January 1. Reisei- Just Reisei. Reisei is the President of the Literature Club. He is a quiet, timid boy who never quite had a good friend until he met Alex. Reisei’s friendship with Alex helps him deepen his bond with the other members, helps give him courage, gives him joy he never felt, and essentially changes his life. Reisei is a gifted poet. His poems gradually become more passionate the more emotions he begins to feel for Alex. Aside from writing poetry, Reisei’s hobbies are singing and playing the piano. However, he isn’t very confident in these skills yet. Reisei eventually grows to love Alex. But Alex does not see Reisei as a love interest, since they are both boys. However, Reisei, who loves Alex, eventually picks up on this... And vows to change the world he lives in. Wait… Did the fourth wall just break? Reisei’s hair is black. He is Japanese. He is 20 years old. His birthday is September 22. The twist of the whole thing is that it turns out they’re in a dating sim game. Alex is the protagonist, and his romance options who he can date the three girls. Reisei is also in the game, but Alex doesn’t have a option to date Reisei, because Alex isn’t programmed to date boys. Reisei is sentient, and through eventual drastic means, he tries to make himself the only one Alex can date… BUT, Reisei eventually finds out that Alex and Him is Endgame. “Endgame” means the game ends forever when they get together and their world essentially is destroyed. What will Reisei do now? This story will have 3 versions. One of them is an original content version where the characters solve drama, but mostly stay in their own game. The second is a video game crossover where the characters go game-hopping, akin to Wreck-It Ralph, and it will actuallty have Wreck-It Ralph in it too. The third version is a Wreck-It Ralph crossover also which crosses over with Hack-It Haku, my Vocaloid crossover fusion with Wreck-It Ralph. It will also eventually become a “crossover of everything.” This is also the "dating sim" that Haku mentions in chapter 1 of Hack-It Haku, when Haku says "...And I have no idea what that dating sim is even doing in the arcade." ------ April and Alex have known each other since middle school. They are a bit of a mismatch. They became friends back then because they liked the same cartoons. They still are unconditionally buddies to this day. April has depression and hides it. Not even Alex knows about this. April doesn't have friends besides Alex, due to her depression and possible autism. Alex doesn't realize this and just thinks April is clingy to him. He often asks her why she doesn't hang out with her "other friends" he assumes she has, who he also assumes would be girls and would be closer. April does not tell the truth due to being embarrassed. Alex has a few guy friends aside from April. However, they are not as close with him as April is. One day, April wants Alex to join the Literature Club with him. April wants to try out something new and meet friends, and coaxes Alex to come along because she's scared of doing it alone and can't be without him. Alex assumes April is being clingy. Also since when did April like literature in the first place? But April has always liked writing poems and stories. Alex has just never seen them. They come to the Literature Club and are greeted by Sunhee, who seems to be trying to get Margot out of her shell. They are both strange, but very friendly. But in the back of the room, there is one boy by himself, completely indulged in his own world. Alex didn't even notice him at first. And he didn't even notice Alex. Upon noticing him, he goes up to Alex shyly, and bows. overly-politely. He is very shy. He introduces himself as Reisei. He asks what kind of books Alex and April like. April says she doesn't read much, but writes a bit. This surprises Alex, who didn't know April was a writer. April also adds on that perhaps she should read more to improve her writing and just to pick up a fulfilling hobby as well. Alex says he reads mostly comics. Unexpectedly, Reisei smiles sweetly and says "Well, comics are literature as well. And this club welcomes all kinds of readers. Don't feel intimidated if you perceive yourself to be at a 'lower level,' by any standard. There is no such thing! The written world isn't nearly as critical as it comes off. And I have come to strongly oppose those who abide by elitist standards." Reisei, who was so shy moments ago, is now talking. It is as he had suddenly lit up, and he has a lot to say. He is clearly passionate about the written world. Alex asks if Reisei where the club's president is. "Oh. That would be me." Reisei says, a bit sheepishly now. "There was a lack of interest when I first started this club, but if either of you could join, we would finally realize our goal of having four members and be recognized as an official club. In fact, I would love if you both would join." "Of course I'm joining!" April says. "It's what I came here for. What about you, Alex?" "Well..." Alex says. "To tell the truth, I was originally going to join the anime club." "Oh." Disappointment fills the room. "But eh. Anime is starting to interest me a bit less these days." Alex says. "And if it makes you guys happy, I guess I'll join you." ------ The story will be from Alex's point of view, first person.

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A recurring theme/running gag/(leit)motif in this series is the song “Together Forever” by Rick Astley. Because the “secondary Rickroll” needs more love. It also happens to be a song Reisei is learning on the piano. This is foreshadowing, because if you unlock the “good ending” in the (non-existent) dating sim version of this story, the ending credits theme will be Reisei singing and playing a piano cover of Together Forever.

(Sadly this game and sequence doesn’t actually exist lol… BUT! I have Renpy, I do know how to work UTAU, and I have a pretty convincing-sounding unreleased masculine UTAU voicebank made with my voice pitched down and edited… so I hypothetically COULD make all of this happen… If I sold my soul.)

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If you made it this far, then have this extra art from before the designs were finalized!

In fact…

April is a lesbian. Reisei is gay. Margot is bi. Sunhee is trans. Alex thinks he’s straight at first… but he’s actually aspec bi and eventually returns Reisei’s feelings!

[liim-bo]

RAIN

BASICS

STAGE NAME \\ rain ( 레인 )

MEANING \\ abundant blessings from above

BIRTH NAME \\ ok ra on ( 옥라온 )

NICKNAMES \\ onnie

BIRTHDAY \\ may 19, 1994

ZODIAC \\ taurus

CHINESE ZODIAC \\ dog

BIRTHPLACE \\ jeju island, south korea

HOMETOWN \\ jeju island, south korea

HEIGHT \\ 161.4cm ( 5'3" )

WEIGHT \\ 49kg ( 108lbs )

BLOOD TYPE \\ b

ETHNICITY \\ korean

NATIONALITY \\ korean

LANGUAGES \\ korean ( fluent ), english ( learning )

CAREER

GROUP \\ miss.tori ( 2008 - 2010 ), limbo ( 2011 - present )

POSITION \\ main vocalist, sub rapper, visual

REPRESENTATIVE SIN \\ lust

REPRESENTATIVE VIRTUE \\ chastity

COMPANY \\ dsp media ( 2005 - 2007 ), pledis entertainment ( 2007 - present )

TRAINEE PERIOD \\ 2 years ( dsp ), 1 year + further 10 months after miss.tori disbandment ( pledis )

DEBUT \\ september 10, 2008 ( miss.tori ), august 5, 2011 ( limbo )

DEBUT AGE \\ 14 years old ( miss.tori ), 17 years old ( limbo )

STATS

VOCALS \\ 9/10

DANCE \\ 5/10

RAP \\ 7/10

VARIETY \\ 6/10

ACTING \\ 10/10

PRODUCING \\ 6/10

PHYSICAL

TATTOOS \\ multicoloured sparkles on right shoulder, black sparkles on left shoulder

PIERCINGS \\ two on left ear ( 2 x lobe ), three on right ear ( 2 x lobe, helix )

FACE CLAIM \\ oh seung hee ( clc )

VOICE CLAIM \\ seunghee ( clc )

RAP CLAIM \\ yujin ( clc / kep1er )

PERSONAL

SEXUALITY \\ bisexual

EDUCATION \\ apgujeong high school

MBTI \\ estj-a, executive 

STRENGTHS \\ dedicated, strong-willed, honest

WEAKNESSES \\ judgemental, difficulty expressing emotions, stubborn

STYLE \\

LIKES \\ 80s music, colourful tattoos, cooking, writing poems, flowy dresses and skirts, the colour lilac, the taste of apples, nu'est, jeon yeona (dylan), the sound of wind chimes, taking care of the members

DISLIKES \\ the dark, people who don't respect the groups privacy, disorganisation, dying her hair, admitting that she's wrong, people who don't put any effort into their work, sour food, when people blatantly lie to her, the taste of bananas, wearing neon colours, feeling sick

HABITS \\ pulling on her own hair, especially when she's tired and is trying to stay awake

TALENT \\ acrostic poems, she's really good with her words

HOBBIES \\ writing poems, reorganising the cupboards in the dorms, facetiming her older brother

FEARS \\ nyctophobia ( fear of the dark )

FAMILY

MOTHER \\ yeop mee yeon ( 1968 - 2016 )

FATHER \\ ok dong yul ( 1967 )

BROTHER \\ ok in seong ( 1991 )

TRIVIAL

ONE \\ she can play the piano

TWO \\ she has to sleep with some sort of night light on

THREE \\ rain is the groups designated chef. she has a box full of her mum's old recipes, and that collection is slowly being added to with her own

FOUR \\ sadly, her mum passed away, after a long battle with leukaemia, in the spring of 2016

FIVE \\ is very close with her older brother, inseong. he visits the dorm frequently to have dinner with the girls, and they facetime any chance they get

SIX \\ rain is one of the groups official lyricists; she's written the lyrics for over half of limbo's discography, as well as a few other groups

SEVEN \\ rain is a former member of the girl group miss.tori, alongside fellow member dylan. the group of four members debuted september 23, 2008 under pledis entertainment. due to a series of unfortunate events, including the passing away of one of the members, the group officially disbanded in the october of 2010

EIGHT \\ whilst in miss.tori, she was known by her real name raon

NINE \\ she is a former dsp media trainee

TEN \\ her representative sin is lust

ELEVEN \\ her representative virtue is chastity

TWELVE \\ her representative symbol is a cow

THIRTEEN \\ her representative colour is blue

[scarabiaa]

Ivy Birthday Vignette Part I

[ mostro lounge ]

Azul: Profits are going down, they're worse than last month. Floyd!

Floyd: Whaaat? It's not my fault! One day of leaving Mostro Lounge to play basketball with Sea Snake does nothing!

Azul: Not that he was too excited about that, but we need to find a way to raise our profits. Someone think of something.

Jade: Get a celebrity in here. Specifically, Vil Schoenheit.

Azul: ...He will not work here. I guarantee it.

Jade: And I guarantee profits if you convince him to work here. Let's just say someone will definitely help us out.

Floyd: Who?

Azul: ...Bring him in.

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[ pomefiore lounge ]

Rook: I do not know where the Roi du Poison has gone off to-

Ivy: That's NOT what I came to ask about.

Rook: ...I will not give you my gold photocard of Vil.

Ivy: You know what, never mind, can't even be treated right on my birthday. You're supposed to be my friend!

Rook: Ah, Madame L'herbe À Puce, but the photocard belongs to me.

Ivy: Whatever, I'm going to my club now.

Rook: Wait. Have you seen this? The official Mostro Lounge Magicam has posted something.

Ivy: You actually follow them?

Rook: The twins are interesting, so of course I occasionally join the lounge.

Ivy: Let me see.

*pause*

Rook: ROI DU POISON?

Ivy: THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME, HURRY UP, ROOK, I'VE GOTTA SEE VIL IN THE OCTAVINELLE UNIFORM!

*sprint*

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[ mostro lounge ]

Azul: Ah, Ivy, right on time--I mean, welcome in!

Ivy: Yeah, yeah, octopus, I didn't come to see you. Holy--why is this place so packed?

Rook: It's Roi du Poison. Do you see this line too?

Azul: Yes, well, you two have cut right at the front. This is not going to look good for the rest of the customers--

Ivy: Get us a table right now under Vil's watch and I will pay you triple whatever they're going to pay you to enter.

Azul: Deal.

Ivy: *mumbling* I hope Colette can lend me some money later.

Rook: It truly is full in here.

Ivy: All of them are here because of Vil?

Azul: Indeed. He is serving tables 7, 8, 9, and 12. You will get table 12.

Ivy: All right, when's he coming?

Azul: We are busy, but he will be coming soon.

Rook: You should get the strawberry soda, it's magnifique. I'll even pay for it as a birthday present.

Ivy: You are soooo generous...is that Ace?! That smug bastard's looking over here! He has Vil as his waiter right now, oh I'm going to kill him-

Rook: Have you chosen what you're going to eat?

Ivy: Sorry?

Rook: They will kick us out if we don't order anything. I'm telling you, I will pay if you want me to.

Ivy: Sure, thanks. Hold on, he's coming over here. Oh God, how do I look? Never mind that, shit, what do I say?

Rook: "Interesting. So even when flirting with him, she's still nervous beforehand? This could make for a great story or even better, a poem."

Rook: Act like you always do.

Vil: Good afternoon, welcome to Mostro Lounge. What can I get you started with?

Ivy: So are you on the menu?

Vil:

Ivy:

Vil:

Ivy:

Rook: I'll take a strawberry soda, please.

[reidsaurora]

For the ask game, 7, 14, and 17? Also, I’m really proud of you for taking a break and working on what makes you happy!!! I’m excited to see the work that comes out of it!!!! And best of luck in college!!!!!!

oh, my goodness, hi!! i'm sure this has probably also been sitting in my box for quite a while so i do apologize for that!

7. What’s a trope you love to write? ⇒ i am absolutely obsessed with friends to lovers! like all sorts of friends to lovers too. colleagues to lovers is probably my favorite sub-genre of friends to lovers to write.

14. Have you ever co-written a fic? ⇒ oh boy, do i have a story time for this! i'm not gonna go into the details because... it was middle school and i don't feel like embarrassing myself too much but i'll leave you with some important keywords: 1D x 5sos crossover, my ex "boyfriend", and Bryce Dallas Howard. so to answer your question, yes i did once! and it was pure gold.

17. Are there any writers and/of stories that you consider an influence? ⇒ i think my main inspirations were/are my mom and my sister. when i was growing up, my mom talked about how she used to write letters and poems for my dad when they were in high school, and at some point, she evolved as a writer and got into novel writing. then my sister started writing fanfiction when i was about 8 or 9, and because i've always been easy to influence, i followed her lead and started writing my own fanfiction a few months after my 10th birthday.

thank you so much for the asks! and thank you for all the well wishes! my first week of college was quite awful, if i have to be honest, but i'm trying to be optimistic and have my fingers crossed that it gets better! thank you so much for checking in on me ❤️