#interaction

[sockembupper]

And coincidentally I took this screenshot yesterday...

made these pictures at different unrelated occasions but i'm sure they'll look fine in a single post

[bloodmoon-eito]

Takumi walks up to Eito's cage once more, this time with something different in his hands.

A pair of glasses.

"I was told that your current prescription wasn't great and they suggested I get you some reading glasses. Eito, you really shouldn't be trying to damage your eyes like that."

@teamleader-takumi

Eito perks up, genuinely surprised. "Takumi? I know I proposed a competition to those holograms, but to see you arrive first is quite a shock! Are you that desperate for my undivided attention?" The teasing commences.

And yet, Eito seems oddly hesitant. He tucks his chin into his jacket. "Well... I did say I would praise the one who fetched me this particular gift. I just didn't expect my blessed words to fall upon my most despised. How fortunate for you!" If one of the random holograms ended up getting here quicker, he could spout anything and they'd lap it up like water in the desert. This is an odd case of upholding expectations. Would Takumi hold him to it?

[askkaimeilu]

Continuation to interaction with ask-yohio-loid: :3

*La smol bean approaches*

Meiko: Nori? I didn't noticed you coming, thought you were playing-

(But Nori is too impressed by Hio)

@ask-yohio-loid

[Mun: Thank you sm again for your answer! I really appreciate! Hope you'll have a lot of fun on Vocasummer25! :3]

(P.S. You folks can read about Nori and other kiddos here:)

[synticity]

if you feel like you're always getting talked over, or if you feel like you're always accidentally interrupting people, you should consider looking into some of the linguistics research about conversation style and turn-taking. lingthusiasm podcast has a great episode called "how to rebalance a lopsided conversation" that goes over some of this research in a really accessible way; Deborah Tannen's book You just don't understand is an early book¹ that's aimed at general audiences on the same topic.

the thing is, when there's conflict in how a conversation flows, often what's going on is a mismatch in norms or expectations -- not that one person is necessarily acting "wrong" and the other person is "right." the mismatches in norms/expectations can and do align with existing power structures in society, but being more aware of them can really help you as an individual trying to navigate them.

you can train your brain for more linguistic awareness! start listening for pauses, intakes of breath, or back-channeling that's meant to support, not interrupt. try it out!

¹ I am linking to the wikipedia page for the book rather than a link to buy the book because it's kind of outdated and the criticism section on the wiki page is pretty reasonable. If you do read this book, be prepared for uhhhh period-typical gender essentialism that, to my knowledge, Tannen has not particularly updated her views on in the intervening time. But it is an influential and important book, just read it skeptically imo

[flipflopmasterr]

We love Steve

[messymoonmad]

My Amphinomus is giving away homemade bread to all its versions! Your amphi is now its fifth customer!🎀✨️

(FIFTH ??? HOW MANY AMPHINOMOUS ARE THERE ??)

[melamemea]

send me 🕯️to hear my character's inner thoughts about your character.

[innocentcurse]

"Oh, no, please!" Elizabeth began, giving a shake of her head as Gisela returned. "There's no need to apologise, do what you've gotta do, I'm in no rush today." The complete truth was that Elizabeth was never really in that much of a rush, which was exactly why she felt better suited to the speed of the sleepy town of Cardinal Hill, rather than the big city of Seattle. Even if Elizabeth cared more about being prompt, however, she could never see herself holding a grudge over a situation like this. She knew all too well what it was like to work when the establishment was short-staffed - not that she had dealt with that since moving back to Cardinal Hill.

She stood and listened to Gisela speak with nothing but complete interest and focus; she hadn't had many witches in her life since she came into her own powers, and so anything witchcraft related was typically of great interest to her. Elizabeth wished so badly that she had proper mentors, that she had her parents, but without those things, she was left to her own devices to explore the magical side of Cardinal Hill in order to learn more and grow her own skills and powers where possible. "Decades in advance?" The awe on Elizabeth's face was so very clear to see. "Does it come out accurate?" She questioned.

"Nothing in particular, no," she shook her head, and she took a moment in hesitation, wondering whether or not she should bother the woman with conversation while she was so busy. She took a gamble and went for it anyway, figuring that the shopkeeper would likely make it clear if she wasn't in the position to help, and trying to trust the fact that if she was asking Elizabeth what she was after, she was likely able to handle a response. "I'm fixing up my house - moved back into town not too long ago - and so I'm in the habit of just browsing for the most part. I'm also..." she took another beat in consideration, wondering if she was about to share too much again. "Not the most proficient witch, so I'm trying to familiarise myself with all the witchy places around town."

Only a few minutes pass by before Gisela all but materialises at the young witch's side. “My apologies, we’re a bit short-staffed today, but I’m all yours in a moment.” Telepathically she cleared the boxes, placing them out of sight for the moment, but she kept a smaller one in her hands, and another hovered behind her. The contents of the first were a few rare astrolabes to add to what’s on offer, while the other held enchanted books that needed restocking. 

Gisela opens the smaller box first then carefully places the astrolabes into the display case. Each one is designed differently, and joins the last one that remained from the previous eclectic batch. “Some witches prefer to use mystical relics like these,–” she notes, while closing the case’s door “–and the Antikythera mechanism,” she gestures to the case beside it. Inside are a few of the ancient Greek hand-powered orreries. “Separate or together they are used to predict astronomical positions, eclipses, sun and moon cycles, sometimes decades in advance,” she whispers the last bit conspiratorially. 

One task down, another to go. The hovering box is now open and in her hands. Gisela begins to place the enchanted tomes on the shelf in their usual order. “Are you looking for anything in particular today?”

[governmentcheeseboy]

As an autistic person I struggle with the process of making friends in the sense that, I never know how or when to bridge the gap between “acquaintances” and “friends” and just kinda get stuck there

[bigidiotenergytm]

(Couldn‘t rest until I found a way to make him give the Cape back ^^‘)

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[minibuntinnyoffi]

I just saw your designs of each child aspect of Doey and I want to request: can you do an interaction between each boy with Angel/Player?

Really glad that you asked!!! :] (you don't know how autistically joyous I was when I see this)

Here are the interactions!

Kevin (aware of the player's presence, but he isn't aggressive)

Jack (happy to see the player and would invite them to the tea party)

Matthew (just comfort and would give you life lesson if he can)

I dunno why I randomly shaded this part though

It was for ✨dramatic✨

A reminder: you can still request (fandom) in my askbox! Give it a try, don't be shy, I won't bite but I would cry, in joy! :]

[anomalousandroid]

KAI : {Hm. I would like to get more of a handle on what this world is, and more on herself, but...} KAI : {...well. Perhaps this is a start. No better way to start learning with nothing else to go off of than... talking.}

KAI : ...what about you, miss Miku? What do you enjoy doing...?

[asknerdizzy]

Seline grit her teeth. She opened the door to Sigmund's cell, "... Dr. Kyle wants to speak to you. You too, Stevie," she turned to the young man who was sitting just out of sight. [ask-a-guard-dog]

Sigmund reluctantly got up and moved to follow. Albeit he was nervous to see the man again after everything…he was intrigued on what he wanted to say to him.

@ask-a-guard-dog

[yridenergyridenergy]

Kaoru and Die entertaining the audience after Kyo stomped off the stage early into Sustain The Untruth because they weren't singing.

[sealdev]

Hello