#fragile handle with care

[parakeet]

This post should disintegrate like an ancient piece of parchment and blow away in the wind

“It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop.”

— Wisdom of Confucius

[secretlyamushroom]

Have some angsty Kazzle Dazzle.

[rusty-guitar-strings]

mr sterling himself

would love a doodle of silver if you're still taking requests! but be nice to him please he's just a guy

I had a note off to the side of this that said "be nice, he's fragile" never drawn him before

[dandelionsfluff]

Handle With Care

My heart belongs to you alone.

I hope you are aware

Of all the power that you hold.

So please, handle with care.

[ysaefinn]

I want to stress your mommy sugu out so bad hjgdjdfg I want to message him something like "I don't feel good :(" when he's out and then turn my phone off and not answer him and then when he comes back just be like "huh? oh I was just hungry :3" and pretend like nothing's wrong jfghkdjfg I just want to see how far I can push him until he punishes me I'M SORRY LMAO

NOT FUNNY ANON!!!! 😭😭 please you would actually give him a heart attack!!!!! He already can't leave you home alone before fussing over you and making sure you have everything you need, so making him worry THEN GHOSTING HIM? You're not getting off easy 😭😭 he's genuinely so patient and indulgent and just coos at your antics but making him worry this much will actually make him crash tf out he's pulling your cheek so hard it leaves a sting when he sees you, THEN FEELS GUILTY and pulls you into his arms and smears a long hard messy kiss on the crown of your head and, whispers a "i was so scared baby.... don't ever do that again okay?..." (tbh this would make me behave for the next month 😭😭)

But you really did plant the seed of worry in his mind. He becomes a lot more coddling. He'll have you on his lap or in his arms all the time moving forward, and you can't complain bcuz he reminds you that you did this to yourself 😭

The only time where he would ACTUALLY be seriously upset for a long time is if you hurt yourself, he would actually freak out and scold you, staring at you so coldly. You can feel his disappointment 😞 (i personally wouldn't be able to live with myself)

[kerubimcrepin]

The Dofus MMO Timeline : Leorictus Sheran-Sharm, and the curious case of an implied tenuous relationship between the Crepin-Jurgens

Today we will begin reviewing MMO lore, which was helpfully compiled by yours truly in a video-series. And this post is entirely about the historic events and chronological happenings of the game, as pertaining to Joris, Kerubim, and Atcham.

A Short Summary of Leorictus Sheran-Sharm and the Huppermage Genocide:

The events preceding the game, and the way Leorictus obtained the cursed crown that drove him insane, are quite well explained by this little summary from the Dofus Site:

Even though he was cursed after these events, the war between Bonta and Brakmar at the time is described as nothing short of a slaughter, which might signal to us that, perhaps, even before his descent into madness he was not a very good man.

While ending his own life, Leorictus, through some manipulation, took the Ivory Dofus with him, and used it for evil even after death.

After his death, a horrible civil war and a genocide of huppermages followed.

Kerubim and Joris (and maybe Atcham's) Never-ending Nightmare:

Kerubim's dialogue on the topic, as well as Joris being on good terms with the huppermages, show us that their opinions did not align with those of the Bontarian masses, which would have, at the time, made them outcasts, or outright put them in danger.

And yet...

Even though Luis and Kerubim appear in Astrub within the game, we know for a fact that they did not live there until very recently, thanks to multiple NPCs mentioning them moving to Astrub from Bonta — which means that, all this time, despite the horrific events surrounding them, they continued living there.

Personally, I think they couldn't leave Bonta out of a moral sense of duty, to help their city flourish once more, or to try and help the huppermages that could not leave. It is similar to what they do to a greater extent in Waven, and fits timeline-wise, with the presecution ending around the time of Dofus MMO.

This would mean that they moved back to Astrub, a city of great emotional significance to Joris and Kerubim, after decades of civil war and prosecutions. Because living in such conditions, out of a moral obligation, is bound to put a toll on a person, and is, in my opinion, the precise reason they move to Astrub in the first place.

Atcham AKA Real Winners Quit:

You may have noticed, so far, that I had not yet mentioned Atcham. It is because at the time of the MMO he defected back to Brakmar and went back to a life of crime.

While it is possible that the author of the wanted poster was simply mistaken, I do want to stress the fact that this game takes place around two hundred years in the future, and realistically, by this point, Atcham would be known as a Bontarian.

However, he isn't on bad terms with Kerubim, who speaks very fondly of him, and protects him from receiving punishment for literally beating up random adventurers (using his "defending obvious criminals" skills as demonstrated in episode 42 of Aux Tresors de Kerubim. By which I mean I think he bribed this guy).

In my opinion, Atcham just hated the events in Bonta so much that he fled, went back to Brakmar, and is now refusing to come home because he's mad at Kerubim and Joris for putting themselves in danger.

The Move to Astrub:

Their house in Astrub is the same as it's always been. Warm and welcoming.

At this time, Joris spent his time guiding new incarnates in Incarnam.

We know this to be canon even after his removal from the tutorial, because he is mentioned as an easter egg for players who leave without finishing said tutorial.

My pet theory is that Joris left Incarnam due to lack of respect from his co-workers...

The reason I keep mentioning Joris and Kerubim living together, despite Joris's absence from the home, is that the Zaap to Incarnam is free of charge, and located in Astrub's Temple of Twelve.

It's quite realistic for Joris to be able to make the trip every day. Especially when Kerubim was also able to make the same trip, just for his own leisure. (in my mind, he could even just come and visit Joris...)

Joris and Kerubim's interpersonal relationship:

Since I already mentioned Atcham and what he may generally think, it would be rude not to mention Kerubim and Joris, and the glimpses we have at their relationship at this point.

One of the things that is most notable about their house, is the absolutely dilapidated state of the attic — which is, usually, where Joris has historically lived.

It's a bit of a shaky connection, but if it really is his bedroom, or a place close or adjacent to his bedroom, it might imply Joris just gave up on taking care of it, (not that it's quite taken care of in general, even in Wakfu times...) or that he lived in another area of the home.

Joris is mostly absent, and preoccupied with helping Bonta, despite his attempts to perhaps distance himself a little by moving to Astrub.

He mentions Kerubim once, and it's quite in character: he likes to keep his personal life very far from random work acquaintances.

Kerubim does not mention Joris or Atcham (save for a singular line of dialogue), but talks about dead people from 200 years ago incessantly. In my opinion, it is his way of respecting Joris's privacy and wishes. (And saving his own skin.)

(Imagine you were a calm, collected professional with an image to uphold, and your parent, who works in the same sphere and sees similar clients, went around telling stories of what you did as a child behind your back... brr.)

However, a lot of his dialogue reads as very... lonely. So I really doubt he's entirely on board with Joris and Atcham going off on their own, though there's not much he can do about it.

(The second screenshot is included because Kerubim saying "it's good to have someone small at home" deranges me. He is so empty nest syndrome'd it's crazy)

[f1writingbyme]

Warning: Very Fragile (Handle With Care)

Lestappen | 13 005 words | Angst | Rated E

Dedicated to the beautiful, amazing @lestappenforever. I love you. For forever. ❤️

It's here! I have taken a long time to write this and I'm absolutely in love with how it turned out. Prepare for angst, but with a happy ending. I hope you enjoy!

Let's manifest that Lestappen podium this weekend.

You can read the full fic on AO3 here.

Summary:

When the chat falls silent again, Charles sighs. He bites his lip, considering whether to say something in the group, but ultimately decides against it. To the rest of the grid, he and Max are just rivals. No one knows about the unspoken connection they share, a bond that goes beyond anything they’d ever have with another driver.

And now definitely isn’t the time to reveal that secret.

Charles closes his phone and drops it onto the tiled floor. Sinking deeper into the bathwater, he shuts his eyes. He’s not a religious man, but he silently prays for a quick update on Max and that he’ll be okay. Because Charles isn’t sure if he can get through the season without Max as a distraction.

OR

How it started, how it went, and how it ended - Lestappen style

[m3r1m4r5u333]

Yes. Eddie is doing great. Buck coming out and dating Tommy is all fine with Eddie, it won't change a thing between him and Buck! Eddie definitely isn't jealous!

And the warning label that hovers next to his head these days? It's just ummh... an accessory!!!

[dellamortte]

i am,,, holding him gently in my hands 🥺🤲

[secretlyamushroom]

Insults

Never forget that Kaz is one of those types where you could verbally abuse him to hell and threaten his entire family and he’d respond in kind, but throw a cheap insult about his name or hair his way and he’d fold like a handkerchief;

Rich asshole: I will burn your friends and your home and your city to the ground and save you for last

Kaz: Oh yes? I wouldn’t. I would simply watch as your paltry riches and your house of cards you call an empire and your disloyal family crumble around you, and leave you to rot. I wouldn’t kill you because I will outlive you

Other rich asshole: Hah your hair is stupid 

Kaz:

Kaz: *holding back tears*

[zibanejad]

love how Judge and Cody did the world’s gentlest arm tap after Cody’s homer so Cody’s shoulder doesn’t get destroyed again

[f1writingbyme]

Warning: Very Fragile (Handle With Care) - broken leg recovery

👀👀👀👀

Snippet under the cut!

"Hi," Charles finally breaks the awkward silence.

"What are you doing here?"

"Seeing how you're doing," Charles says. He clears his throat. "I brought you flowers."

"You brought me flowers." It's not a question, more of a statement. A confused repetition of Charles' words.

"Yes."

"Why?"

"Just because."

"Just because?"

"Yes."

Trying not to get stuck in the awkward silence that now hangs between them, Charles places the flowers on the dining room table. The colorful ribbon the florist had so carefully put on the clear wrapping is immediately attacked by one of Max's cats. When Charles looks away from the playful cat after a few minutes, he sees that Max is keeping a close eye on the animal, as if to make sure it doesn't eat the ribbon. Charles wonders if he should take the ribbon away.

He clears his throat. "So. How are you?"

These words seem to be enough to get Max's attention back. He takes his eyes off the playful cat and ocean blue meets brown speckled green. For a moment, they just stare at each other, but the moment is ruined when Max lets out a surprised laugh.

"How do you think I feel, Charles?" He says sarcastically. He gestures to both of his legs. "I broke both my legs. I can't drive, I can't walk, I can't even fucking shower without help, but yeah, other than that, I'm doing fan-fucking-tastic!"

[sodaneko]

giyuu when tanjiro is jumping around him has literally this energy:

stoppp he does have spooked cat energy 😭

[pumaskulls]

Cattails!AU and Bg3!AU refs for Hiraeth are done now! So close to having all the refs I wanted done for artfight finished 😭

[sheliesshattered]

I finished my lightsaber bag last weekend, but work has been so hectic that I haven't really had the time to take photos and write up a post about it until now.

The finished bag, when closed like this, is 39" long and 5" wide. It fits my lightsaber (hilt with 28" blade attached) just perfectly, and it's so nice and soft and padded inside that I feel like my saber is protected from most things it would encounter either at home or out in the world. I wouldn't check it as airline baggage in just this bag, but short of that it feels pretty secure.

The top flap closes with a large strip of brown velcro, which makes it quick and easy to get my saber out when I need it. That faux-suede fabric I used for the lining is a bit grippy, and the interior of the bag is too narrow to get even my tiny raccoon hands into, so it takes just the right amount of force (no pun intended) to draw the lightsaber out of the bag. Even with the flap open, there isn't much risk of the saber just falling out of the bag.

The fake pocket flap in the middle of the bag, near the right edge of the above picture, hides another bit of velcro, which allows me to close off the bag at a slightly shorter length by folding the top flap down even further, until the velcro on the left side of the picture meets up with the underside of that flap. I didn't get any pictures of that, since it's really only usable when I separate the hilt and blade of my saber, which is just fiddly enough that I prefer to keep them attached when I can. But it does give me the option, say for a Disney trip, to remove the hilt and wear it on my belt, and then have just the blade in the bag, with the bag being a little bit shorter and lighter and easier to carry onto rides and such.

The pocket at the lower end of the bag is sized for carrying the hex wrench and little screws needed for attaching the blade to the hilt, and also has enough room to tuck the charging cable in there as well.

I've taken to storing my fingerless leather gloves clipped onto the bag, just so they're handy for practicing with the saber every evening. I've built up a good repertoire of flow arts combinations, training on both hands pretty equally, and find that my frequently achy wrists and shoulders are much happier for the routine. I'm hoping to get video of it soon.

When I'm not using my saber, it lives in the bag hung from a hook on the wall. I might like to eventually have a dedicated hook at something closer to waist level, but for now this higher up coat hook works just fine.

The carrying strap took a little bit of fiddling around with to figure out what was most comfortable (even though the whole thing is easily under 5lbs, probably closer to 3), but looped through the top ring and then clipped at the bottom seems to be the winning combination. I can pull the bag on over my head, but the easier thing is to unclip the big S carabiner from the lower ring. The strap isn't permanently attached to the bag anywhere, so I can experiment with other arrangements or even other straps in the future, if I want to.

The chalk guidelines from when I put the lettering on are still showing up somewhat in these photos, but in person they're hardly noticeable. I may do another erasing pass on them at some point, and I still haven't decided if I want to do some weathering with fabric paints or just leave it as is. Generally I'm really happy with how it turned out, but it's nice to know that I can easily make a few more adjustments to it if I feel like it.

But the next thing I want to spend some time working on is the lightsaber hilt itself. I picked out this particular combination of pieces knowing that I wanted to do some practical weathering on it. The hilt is made from aluminum with a nice matte black finish over top, and I've seen lots of examples online of the difference that sanding that surface makes to the overall look of the saber. Now that I've gotten to know the saber and figured out where my hands naturally want to hold it most often, it's just going to be a matter of getting in there with some sandpaper and starting to take off that black paint in a few places.

I've also been toying with the idea of adding a bit of heat bluing to the emitter using paints, and I think all those details will really help it look more like the 'fragile antique' that the bag proclaims it to be. Modifying my saber like that is a bit daunting, but I have a pretty good idea of what I want the hilt to look like when it's finished, so it's really just a matter of carving out some time to take pieces of the hilt apart and strategically attack them with sandpaper.

And besides that, the only thing I still need for Star Wars Nite is the actual tickets to Star Wars Nite, lol. We're coming up on the end of our third week with our new client, and we have a better idea of when the major milestones and deadlines are in April and May, so hopefully Jack and I can sit down soon and figure out when we want to head back to Batuu.