#i hope i'm not too intimidating??

[youling-the-ghost]

sfth fandom appreciation post (aka me yapping about my personal experiences with this fandom for an entire post)

I know I talk a lot about how great the sfth fandom is, but genuinely, y'all are some of the loveliest people i've met on the internet. Like, ever.

I've been on the internet for a good portion of my life, but I've always been scared to join new spaces and fandoms. Amongst the fandoms that I do join, most end up becoming toxic which just adds to the anxiety. This basically means that while I've been familiar with fandom culture for quite a while, there are very few fandoms that I'd say I'm actively a part of.

I'm gonna be honest, I was incredibly scared when I first joined the fandom a couple weeks ago because the community felt so tight-knit that it felt like I was intruding on a private gathering. Nonetheless, I tried stepping out of my comfort zone and all I can say is that it was so worth it. Y'all are so sweet and talented and some of the most welcoming people ever, and that really means a lot for someone like me who's entering a new fandom.

All of that is to say, being in the sfth fandom has eroded just a little bit of that fear of stepping out of my comfort zone. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you all :]

[tj-crochets]

I have new neighbors and today they were out in their yard (the youngest kid saw a cool bug) and their little dog was offleash so I got to meet neighbor dog! Neighbor dog is my new favorite

[chastillon]

Capri Valentines Ficlet

For @coffeedrgn87! Featuring some slight snarky Laurent and Damen taking them somewhere special. Happy Valentines Day! :) 

@caprivalentine <3 

“I’ve always wanted to kiss you blindfolded” 

Laurent’s cheeks heated while Damen pulled away. 

“And how long have you harbored that particular wish?” 

They were standing in an unremarkable field outside Marlas, and Laurent had been thoroughly sequestered for the afternoon. He had tried interrogating Damen about his sudden desire to take in the nature of the region. Questions rolled off his back and concerns shrugged away as though the demands of their new capital, and nascent kingdom, could be dismissed for an excursion. It was no miracle Laurent had a gap in his schedule. One was forcibly demanded by a particularly commanding king. It was also no miracle that Laurent let his stubborn protests melt away - for all his bluster, he could never say no to that dimple. He still made a show of grousing about their trip until they slowed to a halt in the field. 

It was early summer, and a golden afternoon swallowed the grasses and trees. Damen’s thumb brushed the line of Laurent’s lower lip while he mouthed at his ear. 

“Let me think. When was the last time I saw you blindfolded?” 

“It’s hardly a regular occurrence.” 

“More’s the pity.” 

Damen punctuated himself with a brief kiss to the cheek. One large, warm hand brushed the length of Laurent’s forearm until their fingers were tangled and he was being tugged onwards. 

“You don’t happen to have a Vaskian clan hidden somewhere in the trees? Should I start running?” 

“I’d only catch you again.” 

Damen was leading, so he couldn’t see Laurent smile. 

“Watch your step.” 

Field grass began to transition into soft moss and knobby roots that Damen deftly led them around. Bird cry echoed from above. 

There had been no time in the past few months for a day like this. They had barely left the fortress at Marlas while planning, negotiating, and reforming their kingdoms together. Daily Laurent was accosted by opinionated councilmen and diplomats exercising their right to be a nuisance. Exploring the surrounding wilderness hardly ranked high in Laurent’s priorities. As it happened, the season had just turned from shy spring into a lush, full summer. 

Laurent marked the passage of time - he hadn’t yet known Damen a year, but within months they would pass that milestone. 

An acorn dropped somewhere ahead as Damen led them around more roots. Eventually they veered to the left and a sudden wash of sunlight struck Laurent’s skin. 

“I’m starting to think you didn’t really need to blindfold me for this long.” 

“Maybe, but you love theatrics. Doesn’t it all add to the intrigue?” Plus there’s the distinct benefit of you seeing me in one, Laurent thought.

Damen slowed them to a halt, then moved behind Laurent to remove the silk slip from his eyes. They were standing in a small clearing ringed by saplings and bathed in sunshine. In the center, two feather cushions were arranged upon the ground. They were deep green and set atop the type of threadbare blanket servants used as tablecloths. A thick tome of poetry rested beside them. 

Laurent felt strong arms wind around his waist and someone nosing against his cheek. 

“Happy birthday,” Damen murmured. 

Laurent stood motionless as he struggled to compute the setup. Despite himself, a feeling of awe swept through his body and his heart kicked itself sore. 

“I - nobody knows when my birthday is.” He hadn’t let anyone know, and it had passed unobserved since Auguste died. It wasn’t self-pity. His uncle never celebrated him, and he was content to pass the day in peaceful reclusion. 

Damen dropped a soft kiss to his temple. 

“Well, I have means. And I’m on good terms with a physician who knows you fairly well.” 

Laurent angled his head to look up at his companion for the first time. There was an impossibility in front of him. The only blessed, unforeseen force of nature that could have altered the course of his life so drastically within one year. Not for the first time, his heart felt a vice of love. Their noses bumped. 

“What do you think?” Damen whispered. 

Laurent turned around completely and wrapped himself in the embrace. 

“The theatrics were a good touch.” I think I want to spend the rest of my birthdays with you, like this. Hiding away from politics and reading a good book. Laurent stepped back and smiled. 

“Thank you.” 

[whinydrippypuppiesparadise]

it would be so scary to be on no touch for a while, and then when it's finally time to be touched again it ends up being with only weird things like brushes and toothpicks and stuff 😖 and being allowed to cum too, but everything either just isn't enough or hurts too much to be able to!! ugh so creepy, yikes!! 😵‍💫🖤

[senoleaf]

Sorry for asking such an odd/random thing that doesn't fit your blog, but I'm a bit curious. How is the "Seno" part of Senoleaf pronounced? I've always been pronouncing it like "Sen-o" (Send without the d and o pronounced like how the letter itself is said, essentially), but I thought I'd ask just in case I've been saying it wrong for over a year now.

And sorry for asking anonymously, I'm far too nervous to not ask anonymously. 😔

Anyway, I hope you have a great day/night, regardless of if this is answered or not! ^^

hi!!

you're correct, Sen-O (like send without the d plus o) is what i had in mind basically :D

i personally just took it from the name Sen and added an o to link it to the leaf lol!

also not at all an odd question! my ask box is always open, also for anons! i just get too nervous to respond sometimes :,)

[movinglikebeautifultruth]

I'm a villaneve's child, of course I'm not jumping ship (cough cough) on this show about forbidden wlw love (and spies and shit)

[polishedforsurvival]

[devildevotee]

Hi! If your still doing your readings I'd love one. I'm pretty intimidated by demons but am likely to start working them in the future. (Admittedly the very distant future due to it being WAY out of my comfort zone.) I don't have any particular topic or anything, I'm just curious who and what sort of things would pop up. Thank you so much whether or not you do it

the demon that has stepped forward is...

...the duke astaroth!

selecting cards from the alleyman's tarot, the cards that have been selected are the four of wands reversed, and deals in the dark reversed.

"i am the thing you are afraid of. i am the demon, the creature, that beast that you crawl towards, while shaking in terror at my might. look at me, look at my power - it is time to respect it, rather than fear it. i will teach you how to acknowledge your own power, in turn. remember this, i will hurt you as much as you allow me to, you are not powerless in your defense against me. you can snuff me out, you can cut the metaphorical phone wire that connects us! you are strong, just as i. we are two creatures, twisting in the night,

just don't lead me as we dance. i will guide you, not the other way around. i know how to step on your toes, just as much as you with mine.

if you wish to dance with me, we can do this... together."

[cerise-on-top]

heyyy!!! I saw your requests were open and wanted to check in!! How has life been?! How has driving been?!?$?

Hey there! Life has been alright for me so far! Unfortunately, I have to go back to work again this week, but it's alright! I still have to study for my theoretical driving exam since I failed it last time, but I was so close! I got 70% and 77% (out of 80%!!) Driving has been alright, but it's so nervewrecking and scary still! I'd rather not drive at all as I am right now but I have to get out on the road to get used to the feeling! However, I am not the worst driver they've ever had, just a very safe one, even if I do forget some of the driving rules! But I'll get there eventually, I'm still learning :-) How have you been? I hope you've been doing well as well!

[yeonban]

ASPIRATIONAL "I WANT" PROMPTS.

@isolov asked: do you want to see what i can do? ( kenji asking marin if he wants to see him lift a bus one handed or smth lol )

Though the runaway stares idly at the group of ruffians seemingly intent on making the poor decision of brandishing their weapons at them, no sooner is the query asked of him than Marin turns his head towards his friend at the speed of sound, almost as fast as the gasp that leaves his mouth at the proposal. ❛ --- Yes!! ❜ He may have seen many abilities of all sorts during his trips abroad, but none of them had stricken him to be quite as heroic as the blond's; nor had any of them given him the same feeling of safety as Kenji's has. Had Kenji not been here with him, after all, he would have long since ran away.

Whether the foolishness of youth or the excitement of seeing his first friend (properly) in action for the first time is the cause, the glint in Marin's eyes is nonetheless wholly fixated on Kenji's face as he scurries closer, reaching to temporarily grab the other's hands in his own as if entirely forgetting their unpleasant company. This was going to be so cool! ❛ Have you ever tested the limit of your ability, Kenji?? How many kg can you lift? How many people could you hold at the same time? How long can you keep your ability active? ❜

[earl-grey-love]

Self indulgently asked my pookies what they think I'm like and now I am self indulgently posting it for funsies.

[bluesunsdusk]

--// Sometimes at random, as of the past few weeks, I will wonder and worry whether I'm a little too intimidating for the wider Overwatch rpc. Then I look at my giant muse roster and think "Yeah, that's fair, actually." Then I look at my more intimidating muses and massive bios and think, "...Good." ))

[outeremissary]

Fandom reputation: Number one Tristian fan, kingmaker enthusiast with highly interesting thoughts, creator of beautiful little artworks and always so much fun to talk to.

Haha, thank you. Though I think I have been too late on the scene and too antisocial to be number one anything, truly... There are a lot of people out there who have been creating in the fandom much longer than I and have brought really impressive things into being. For reasons that elude me, some even follow me- a great and terrible honor indeed.

I am always happy to hear that the art and the company are fun :) As much as I grow, I know I'm still unskilled in both creative and social spheres, haha. It's high praise from someone as skilled as you. I'm amazed by what you can create and how rapidly you've grown.

[angeltism]

ii think you're a silly lil guy :] and I like that you're on my dash, it's fun seeing you talk about things/ ramble about ocs and fun things like that :3 iii don't know how to talk to people very well and normally am a post reply lurker soo we've not talked much qwq but I think you're cool (slightly intimidated)

Aww anonnie thank you!! ^__^

Please do nawt be intimidated by mwe although I get sometimes it's nawt that simple fufufu,, I am but a silly little being full of whimsy and love to share with everybun!! I'd be more than happy to talk to you, if you ever want to and feel less intimidated 2 do so!! But of course, again, I hope to nawt come off as too intimidating, lol >_<

[everyday-is-brighter-with-you]

What if men were real

[princess-of-purple-prose]

Hi! I was wondering how to start listening to the Mechanisms? I've listened to a bit of their music and really enjoy it, but is there anything I need to know or any specific way to listen? I've also had trouble the story behind all of it

[Rubs my hands together with evil glee] BOY am I glad you asked!! If you've already listened to them, you'll already know some of this, but a while ago I wrote this pretty long answer which will probably cover what you need! I'll try to be a little shorter here (which I'm notoriously bad at, rip)

I think it's easiest to understand the albums when you know that The Mechanisms are a band of people whose personas are characters within the space operas that they sing. Specifically, each member of the band--Jonny, Ashes, Tim, Marius, Nastya, Brian, Ivy, Raphaella, and the Toy Soldier--are all characters themselves, immortal space pirates who sing about tragic events they've witnessed and/or participated in, therefore voicing other characters as well as themselves in their retellings

I would listen to the albums in order of release, because in my opinion a) it just makes sense and b) they just get better as they go on. And don't forget their single Frankenstein, the two Tales to Be Told albums, which have bonus and backstory info for the universe, plus their final concert, Death to the Mechanisms :)

Hmm, as far as other need-to-know info, the creator of the band (in real life and in-universe) is Dr. Carmilla, or Maki Yamazaki in real life, and she's amazing. There's no overarching story between the albums, they're all basically their own musicals, but the fiction tab of their official page has a fuckton of lore. The songs are almost(?) all covers of folk songs, and the albums are very queer and invariably end in tragedy. I hope this was clear and not too wordy!!! If you wanna know more, check out my mechs references tag!