#clackclackclack

[yourcrazygirlokris]

Fun Animal Facts

Japanese Spider Crabs exist and they are after your left index finger

[such-a-downer]

I ought to stop making things too detailed lol

nyx!! thinking back to when u first really got focused on writing, do u think u would have any advice for that younger version of urself? do u think that advice is only really applicable to ur unique journey, or are there tidbits u can share with us as fellow writers too?

Oh hello my friend! Good to hear from you! 💕

I honestly really got back into writing during 2020 (when everyone else did lol, what else were we supposed to do?) I've always enjoyed writing stories since I was a kid, even if they were the typical cringy middle school exposition dump/reader inserts haha. I'd say that a lot of my stories live in my head, and sometimes they get so big that I just have to write them down. It's a wonderful way to destress after a long work week and honestly sort through a lot of my jumbled up emotions and feelings about certain aspects of my life.

If I could give my younger self advice, it would honestly be to just keep writing. I can remember countless of times where I would compare myself to other writers, only to look at my own work with contempt. But the longer I write, the more I realize that everyone has their own writing styles that make their work unique. Embrace what you're good at and keep exploring.

This one's certainly not applicable to everyone, but the number one thing that has improved my writing has been physically reading novels and listening to audiobooks. There is a certain cadence and rhythm in (good) published books that I really enjoy pulling apart. Your typical romance books have a rather simple prose but focus on making the characters retable to sell the chemistry. Your historical fictions often have much much prettier prose, almost poetic. It counteracts some of the darker parts of history as a filter so you can understand the context and empathize with the characters without it sounding like a museum piece. WWII books in particular are famous for that. And if a fantasy author knows what they're doing, they'll develop the worldbuilding along with the characters equally. That's my one major gripe with most sci-fi--the world is fascinating, but the characters are rather lackluster.

I'm currently focusing on sentence structure in my fics. Since I do teach music for a living, I like having a rhythm to my writing; making sure my sentences don't all start or end the same, differing lengths, and making sure the story is paced correctly. I am very much not perfect at it, and it's something I critique myself on a lot, but I think I'm improving!

Anyway that was a long answer but I really do enjoy writing and reading fics! I've met so many wonderful people online and in real life and I've learned so much from other authors. I've definitely picked apart some of your fics before haha ;) Just put yourself out there! You never know what could happen <3

[sleepinglionhearts]

Shoebill, shoebill... if I were a bird, I'd be a shoebill! I know it!

[that-foul-legacy-lover]

I feel like FL trying to imitate our stims would be the funniest and cutest thing ever-

His ‘mrmrmr’ is so growly, his claws just clack so loudly when he fiddles with his fingers, and our excited little ‘ahh’s and screeches just come out abysmally loud and demonic unintentionally.

But all for a good laugh!

*CLAPS HANDS* YES THIS IS BEAUTIFUL YES YES

listen, i have this jade bead bracelet that i wear as often as possible, and sometimes i just have to shake it around on my wrist because i like the sound and feel of it. imagine making Foul Legacy a similar bracelet from whatever material he likes, stringing beads together and tying it around his wrist as he purrs and trills in delight. he happily shakes the bracelet when you're done, listening to the familiar jangle of the beads that he hears so often from yours with the additional sound of clacking against his armor. now whenever you idly twist or play with the beads, Legacy will snuggle down beside you and do the same with his bracelet, nudging your hand with his head for pats once you're done. if a day goes by that you can't find your bracelet, Legacy's quick to pull your hands and settle them on his head, urging you to run your fingers through his thick, fluffy hair

he also instinctively picks up any other verbal and motion habits you have, often doing them side by side with you. verbal stims especially he'll start mimicking back to you, his sweet growls and chirps imitating you from across the room, and then you're stuck in a fun loop of talking to each other only through sounds. it sounds like the Abyss itself coming from him, but the sounds always end with a little squawk as he yawns and rearranges his jaw, snapping it shut with a clack. a purr and a nuzzle greet you when you laugh, a light lick against your cheek as Foul Legacy rumbles, allowing you to gently tug and fiddle with his claws as he playfully nips at your fingers in return <33

[jefferythejelly]

Do you remember when Foosh was fixated on ball clacking? I was scrolling through my old posts and I forgot THE WHOLE BALL CLACKING ARC. Does he not ball clack anymore??

not really anymore, i think i remember him saying one time that he stopped bc whenever he did it in vc with ppl they would always comment on how loud it was😭 but i think the other part of it is he also just kinda moved on to fidget spinners now lol

[rainc0at]

Why are sexuality labels so confusing. What do you mean i keep questioning every few months. What do you mean i read an "are you a lesbian" masterdoc and related. Am i a lesbian? But that feels like im faking? But would i REALLY get with a REAL man? I dont know? Maybe? Would i get with a girl? Yes absolutely yes no question i love you. Man? Not. Not sure? I mean? Maybe? Well shit. I dont think i would. Hello? Has writing a tumblr post just made me realise i dont actually like men? Hello????

[ihatebrainstorm]

Did you order your brainstorm from transformersland. My guy came from there and he arrived in a ziploc back. i keep it around like you would a baby’s first cradle. Anyway i empathise and feel your pain because my g1 perceptor is coming in december. But it is now getting close to 18 August and soon your brainstorm will be here and if it is the generations brainstorm you will be blessed with his frightening ratchet joints (the clicky joint type not the character)

Regards,

toyotacorolla2008

No I got my boi from some other seller on Ebay? The struggle of waiting 4 more days to hear the CLICKCLICKCLICK ratchet joint sounds tho.. But also oh jeez, having to wait until December for Perceptor to arrive? Ouchh, but at least he'll arrive someday :'D (I hope he comes in good condition for you!)

I'm planning on bringing my Brainstorm around and taking a bunch of little photo shoots once he's here eheh >:D)-(

[schizononagesimus]

getting a tongue ring has been the single most stimmy thing ive ever done

[noirandchocolate]

OH MY GOOODDDD that’s so sweet of you!!!

THEMMMMM!!! ToT Aw this makes today so much better! <3 <3 My heart!!! I am truly touched thank you so much!

I had a rough day. Bartender, one glass of the characters kissing, please

[saveerskine]

Remember when Lord of the Dance and Michael Flatley and Irish dancing was this huge global phemenon?

[bacteriowlphage]

Clackclackclack

[fountian-of-youth]

[It was silent in the cell as usual, the little concrete box that they kept the thing in.]

[Monster, body stealer, leech-]

[Parasite.]

[...]

[The only sound she could hear was the quiet bands as she slammed the hard plastic of the rattle against the keycard box, the little toy dented from use just like the two others scattered somewhere in the cell.]

[Clack, clack, clack.]

[Rythmic, enough to drive anyone mad who'd be unfortunate enough to be stuck in the cell with her.]

[Clack, clack, clack.]

[How long had she been at this? How long has it been since she's talked to someone? Are they trying isolation again?]

[Clack, clack, clack.]

[The last time she'd seen someone, it was back when they had first given her that xylophone, and by now, the pain was worn down so much you could see the grey plastic underneath.]

[Clack, Clack, Clack.]

[She hated it, the sound was no different. Then again, is she even allowed to say she feels hate when all of her emotion is just lies to keep herself comfortable?]

[Clack, Clack, Clack.]

[She hates it, she hates this box, this silence, these stupid baby toys they gave her to try and keep her as stupid and child-like as possible, so afraid of her escape, her evolution.]

[ClackClackClack-]

[Rattles, a xylophone, a plastic drum, a pull toy, a slinky, stupid stuffed animals.]

[ClackClack-]

[Snap.]

[Beads scattered across the floor with little plastic shards, the rattle broken, snapped in half.]

[Seems she got a bit too fussy.]

[Melinda would toss the broken plastic aside, climbing back up on the countertop at the back of the room.]

◇...◇

◇Dear god I'm bored.◇

—(you know who :])

(🤭 hehehe )

"you really sure you - " a frantic fellow scientist sputtered out as she tried to follow the tall male before her that was walking faster due to his long strides. His footsteps echoed in the halls as he held a high and mighty attitude.

Red eyes narrowing as he glanced to the woman behind him , white pupils narrowing "I don't fear what you have stated , this creature has so much potential! You think keeping it like that would aid in stopping it's evolution??? Pah it will evolve no matter what .nature has ways " he scoffed. He kept walking forward as he made his way to the cell that held the parasite he was looking to try some things out.

The woman tried again to speak but flinched back when a metal tendril slashed at the air she was at .a warning she took as she looked down and went quite.

"well well ~" Dr. Kraken hummed out as he used his robotic left hand to open the door to the cell. He walked over to the viewing window grinning widely at the mass of void with purple glowing eyes.

"fascinating , even better in person , the very parasite all who fear " he mocked with a soft laugh seeing how Melinda snapped the toy in her grasp "someone fussy~" he snickered out.

[restinslices]

What kind of music do the lin keui listen to

I kinda think they’d all have similar music taste but I changed it up a bit for the sake of not having it all be the same. These are super short cause I didn’t know how to explain music types in the typical 300+ words.

Classical

I think for him, music serves as a background noise

He hardly ever just sits and enjoys music just to enjoy it. He’s always doing something and sometimes he needs background noise

Classical is the best for this

Classical piano music is the best for this

He enjoys piano music in general

A River Flows in you by Yiruma is one of his favorites, if not his favorite

As long as it’s slow, quiet and has no words, he’s a fan

Likes classical music but likes violin music more

Also is a jazz fan

Who doesn’t like jazz? Come on now-

Also likes background music but will also sit and listen to music just to listen to it

I don’t think he’s strictly only classical and jazz, but he for sure prefers these genres and gravitates to this

It’s Been A Long, Long Time by Kitty Kallen is one of his favorites, if not his favorite

Favorite part is the beginning when there’s only instrumentals

Prefers instrumentals in general

Old music in general

I’m thinking he likes Frank Sinatra and Elvis

Idk I just look at him and it makes sense

He just sits around and listens to music cause why not? Music is meant to be enjoyed whenever and wherever

Fav Frank Sinatra song is “Somethin’ Stupid”

Fav Elvis song is “Can’t Help Falling In Love”

I heard Elvis was stealing music but that ain’t none of my business. When I think of Elvis I think of The Conjuring movies-

Just loves songs about men being in love

I’m writing these 20 minutes before I have a meeting about meds. Why do I feel like writing at the worst times? Also I got a new keyboard and it makes these nice CLACKCLACKCLACK sounds and glows. I love it.

[quit-the-downloadin]

ok can i share now i felt a certain way watching near the end of this video where the plotters self-test demo is shown in full without any background audio (@ 28:30, if the timestamp doesnt work)

imagining her (the plotter) writinh a love letter or something of that nature. or just out of nowhere drawing "i love you <3" without being prompted to do so, and during this process u hear the clack clack clack zzzzz click click click clackclackclack of her careful handwriting in an otherwise quiet moment

[metalinjector95]

The Boot Knife Incident

The portal to Heaven shimmered like liquid sunlight, humming with celestial resonance. Charlie stood at its edge, hands clasped nervously. Vaggie stood just behind her, bouncing slightly on her heels.

“You ready?” Charlie asked, voice soft but steady.

Vaggie looked her in the eye. “Yeah. Just gotta, uh… make a small adjustment.”

Charlie tilted her head. “What kind of—”

Without warning, Vaggie lifted one leg, gripped the ankle of her boot, and shook.

CLANK.

A knife hit the ground.

Then another.

And another.

CLANG. CLINK. CLACKCLACKCLACK.

A literal arsenal of blades spilled out in a pile at her feet, echoing loudly through the heavenly silence. The portal flickered slightly, as if confused.

Charlie stared. “Vaggie…”

Vaggie, now holding her boot upside-down like a busted cereal box, shrugged. “What? It’s called being prepared.”

Charlie blinked. “That’s eighteen knives.”

“Not my record.”

Charlie pinched the bridge of her nose, but she was fighting a smile. “The angels said no weapons, remember?”

Vaggie huffed. “Yeah, and I remember how trusting strangers has gone literally every other time. I’m channeling my inner Sasha Waybright, babe. Boot knives save lives.”

“You’re not even wearing pants with pockets. How did you fit this many knives in one boot?”

Vaggie paused, dead serious. “Latina rage. It’s spatially unbound.”

Charlie burst out laughing, leaning against her for support. “Okay, fine. But you’re leaving the armory here. We’re trying to prove we’re peaceful.”

Vaggie gave the pile of knives one last longing look, then sighed. “If we die, I’m haunting Heaven just to say ‘I told you so.’”

Charlie kissed her cheek. “Deal.”

And with that, they stepped into the light—leaving behind the sharpest breakup pile Heaven had ever seen.

[thesnivy123]

got into Everhood the other day. NO SPOILERS NOT DONE YET . anyways i like red. I think they have a tail like those wooden snake toys. clackclackclack.