#my cat was also afraid of my late rat (she was full size though)

[esmeraldaka]

Little miss Autumn, out in the playpen

And a little cameo by my cat, Debby

[sidetongue]

Your dogs often remind me of dogs my fault has had. This is my childhood dog, Jammer. We always tried to figure out what he was. But I think he might have been a Munsterlander, which I'd never heard of until recently. He was afraid of cameras and would literally run away if he saw you trying to use one (and this was many years ago, before any of us had smart phones) so this is the only good picture I have of him. He was such a sweet and gorgeous boy, and Hen reminds me of him sometimes. It's hard to tell because it's grainy but the gray sections weren't gray, they were actually stark white but full of tiny black spots. He liked baby carrots and often couldn't be assed to get up to eat them if you tossed him one, so he'd just eat it while still laying on his side if it landed close enough to his nose. He was also very skilled in knowing what hallway you were gonna walk down and laying right across it, causing traffic jams, hence the name.

This is Riley. She passed away a few years ago and was the biggest lab I've ever seen. She was such a sweet ray of sunshine like Harold, and was very tolerant of my sister putting hats on her. She also had lovely eyeshadow. We got her as a young one while Jammer was getting up in the years. We actually originally were going to get her normal-sized brother, who we also called Riley, but he and Jammer didn't get along. Fun fact, her parents belonged to a family friend and were named Lucille Ball and Sir Monster Magic Johnson The Third. She loved bread and was big enough to put her head on the counter from all fours. She was from a litter of ten and was the anti-runt. Her siblings were all normal sized.

And this is my baby, Mochi, my little Budgy rat. She's a brat and I love her so much. She also refuses to sleep in my bed and cuddle at night, but she'll cuddle until she thinks I'm asleep before sneaking away. She also likes to try and bite the sprinklers while they're on. She's white with a light tan stripe down her spine and our best guess is she's a mutt that's mostly Maltese and Cairn Terrier.

She does clean up nice though.

As a bonus, here's my sister's late dog Coko, and her current dog, Cleo. Coko was inherited from our grandma and was raised by cats and acted like it. He was a Chiweenie and was a lot less thrilled with the hats than Riley was. His bed was an upside-down end table turned into a four poster bed. Also refused to eat out of bowls, so he had a food mat instead. He knew Jammer and lived for many years with Riley and Mochi. We always said he was a grumpy old man from the day he was born, even though he looked like a baby. Also Coko was short for either Cocogigimo or Kokojijimo. We could never decide which was how our grandma actually spelled it, hence the split-difference shortened name.

And Cleo steals socks and hates bare legs, but only if the person is standing up. Her skin is covered in gray spots that often show through her hair. She's some sort of chihuahua mix and always seems weirdly tall. She lives with Mochi, who was not thrilled to have gone from the Annoying Baby of the dog family to Annoyed Oldest Kid. Cleo's under-eye marks make her look like she's got eye bags lol.

Oh my goodness all these kids are so cute! Jammer is a super cool name, Riley looks like sunshine, Mochi is such a cute scruff, Coko looks like a whole mood, and Cleo DOES look like she had under eye bags lol. Thanks for sharing!

[atomic-taco-muffin]

The Lost Princess Chapter 11

Warnings: angst/fluff

Rating: SFW

In a room full of darkness, a group with equally dark intentions gaze at an image of you and the trio on a round table. 

“Those little squirts took down that Heartless! Who’d have thought it?” someone said. The fiery man looked over to a thin man with a staff, who replied:

“Such is the power of the Keyblade. The child’s strength is not his own. And a spirit has woken from its slumber. I thought that we have destroyed all the spirits.” The large woman next to him gazed down cunningly at the image, water dripping off her many appendages. 

“Why don’t we turn them into Heartless?” she asked as she cackled. 

“That’ll settle things quick enough,” she said. A man standing next to her piped up. 

“And the brat’s friends are the king’s lackeys. Swoggle me eyes, they’re all bilge rats by the look of them,” he said. 

“You’re no prize yourself,” someone said. A ghostly figure beside the man laughed loudly and the man brandished a silver hook as his left hand. 

“Shut up!” the man said. 

“Enough!” someone said. The villains looked over to a tall woman in a black cloak. She gazed through narrow eyes at the image on the table, her green skin echoing its pale light. Her long fingers curved around the staff in her hand. 

“The Keyblade has chosen him. And a spirit has risen. Will it be them who conquers the darkness? Or will the darkness swallow them? Either way, they could be quite useful,” she said. 

You, Sora, Donald, and Goofy traveled to Wonderland and entered by way of Rabbit Hole. Slowly you drifted downward, past clocks and tables and fireplaces, Goofy lying on his back enjoying the ride. When you reach the bottom, You, Sora and Donald landed softly on your feet, while Goofy fell over with a big thump. 

“This world is so cool! I can’t wait to explore it,” you said. You suddenly heard  the quick pattering of feet as a white rabbit in a waistcoat carrying a large clock dashed past you. 

“Oh, my fur and whiskers! I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!” the white rabbit said as he panted heavily. 

“Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! I’m here, I should be there,” he said. You and Sora watched him scurry away. 

“I’m late, I’m late, I’m late! The queen, she’ll have my head for sure!” the rabbit said. You and the trio decided to follow him down the hall, where you reached a door, which revealed a smaller door underneath. You and the trio entered the Bizarre Room and saw the White Rabbit scurrying across the tiled floor, several sizes smaller than before. The ticking sounds of a multitude of clocks lining the walls filled your ears as you watched the rabbit run through a small wooden door with a large door knob on the edge of the room. Sora walked over to the door and knelt down in front of it. 

“How did he get so small?” he asked. 

“No, you’re simply too big,” the doorknob said. You and Donald jumped from hearing him talk. 

“It talks!” Donald said. You looked at it in surprise and confusion as the doorknob yawned. 

“Must you be so loud? You woke me up,” it said. 

“Good morning,” Goofy said cheerfully.

“Good night! I need a bit more sleep,” it said. It yawned again as Sora got closer. 

“Wait, what do we have to do to grow small?” he asked. 

“Remember, (Y/N) can shape shift. Maybe if you use your powers, you become smaller,” Donald said. 

“There is also a bottle over there,” the doorknob said. The four of you look at the table and saw two bottles appear on the table. The trio drink from the blue bottle and shrunk down to the size of the door while you used your powers to become tiny. Heartless appeared and you and the trio defeated them, but by that time, the doorknob has gone back to sleep and the door would not open. You soon found another entrance to the Queen’s Castle. Several soldiers stood guard as a trial was in progress inside a large hedge maze. Several roses lined the hedges, some red and some white. A procession of cards parted to allow you the trio to enter as a small blond girl in a blue pinafore dress was standing at a defendant’s table. She looked up to the bench and was addressed by a large scary woman wearing a crown. The White Rabbit ran up a podium and caught his breath before sounding a note with a trumpet. 

“Court is now in session!” he said. 

“I’m on trial? But why?” Alice asked. 

“Her Majesty, the Queen of Hearts, presiding!” the rabbit said. The queen sat at the bench frowning in a red and black gown, holding a heart-shaped fan. 

“This girl is the culprit. There’s no doubt about it. And the reason is...because, I say so, that’s why!” she said. 

“That is so unfair!” Alice said. The queen tapped her fan like a gavel.

“Well, have you anything to say in your defense?” the queen asked. 

“Of course! I’ve done absolutely nothing wrong!” Alice said as she folded her arms and the White Rabbit gasped. 

“You may be queen, but I’m afraid that doesn’t give you the right to be so...so mean!” she said. The queen scowled at her remark.

“Silence! You dare defy me?” the queen yelled as she slammed her fists on the bench. 

“Hey, guys, we should help her out,” you said. 

“Yeah, but the--,” Donald said. 

“We’re outsiders, so wouldn’t that be muddling?” Goofy said.

“‘Meddling’!” Donald corrected. 

“Oh, yeah. A-hyuck! And that’s against the rules.” 

“The court finds the defendant...Guilty as charged!” the queen said as she raised her fan. Alice looked astonished at the verdict. 

“For the crimes of assault and attempted theft of my heart... “ Sora gasped at what she said. 

“Off with her head!” the queen yelled as she pointed to the girl and the Card Soldiers gathered around her. 

“No! No! Oh, please!” Alice said. 

“Hold it right there!” Sora said as he ran in, you, Donald, and Goofy close behind him. 

“Who are you? How dare you interfere with my court?” the queen asked angrily. 

“Excuse me. But we know who the real culprit is!” you said. 

“Uh-huh. It’s the Heartle—” Goofy said but quickly his mouth and looked at Sora. 

“Anyway, she’s not the one you’re looking for,” Sora said as he pointed to Alice as the queen leaned on the bench, tapping her finger.

“That’s nonsense. Have you any proof?” the queen asked as she smirked at a speechless Sora and Alice was imprisoned in a cage next to the bench. 

“Bring me evidence of Alice’s innocence! Fail, and it’s off with all of your heads! Gather as much or little evidence as you please. Report back here once you’re ready,” the queen said. You and Sora talked to Alice while a Card Soldier stood guard. 

“Who are you?” she asked. 

“I’m Sora.” 

“I’m (Y/N).” 

“I’m Goofy, and that there’s Donald.”

“Pleased to meet you, though I do wish it were under better circumstances. I’m sorry you got mixed up in this nonsense,” Alice said. 

“Why are you on trial in the first place?” you asked. 

“I should like to know the very same thing! Apparently I was guilty from the moment I took the stand!” 

“That’s crazy! So, where are you from?” Sora asked. 

“Hmm, curious. I can’t quite remember. You see, I found this mysterious rabbit hole. When I tried to peek inside, I tumbled in head over heels... And I found myself here,” Alice said. 

“So you’re from another world!” 

“That’s funny. Maybe you don’t need a ship, then,” Goofy said. 

“I don’t get it,” Donald said. 

“What do you mean ‘another world’?” Alice asked. 

“Enough! The defendant will be silent!” the guard said. You, Sora, Donald, and Goofy entered the Lotus Forest and looked around. A cat’s face appeared out of thin air, except this cat was smiling widely. It’s head bounced around the area, in and out of vision, until resting atop a large tree stump. The cat’s body appeared, standing on its head rather comically. It’s body was lined with purple stripes. It stepped off and placed its head back on its body, grinning incessantly. 

“Who are you?” Donald yelled. 

“Who, indeed? Poor Alice. Soon to lose her head, and she’s not guilty of a thing!” the cheshire cat said.  

“Hey, if you know who the culprit is, tell us!” you said. 

“The Cheshire Cat has all the answers—but doesn’t always tell. The answer, the culprit, the cat all lie in darkness,” the cheshire cat said as he disappeared.

“Wait!” you and Sora said. 

“They’ve already left the forest. I won’t tell which exit. There are four pieces of evidence in all. Three are a cinch to find. The fourth is tricky. Big reward if you find them all,” the cheshire cat said. 

“Should we trust him?” Donald asked. The cat had suddenly returned.

“To trust, or not to trust? I trust you’ll decide!” he said as he disappeared again. You and the trio defeated Heartless in the Lotus Forest before finding some Footprints near a large flower. After climbing to one of the tree tops, Sora found a hole in the trunk of a tree. You and the trio entered it and find themselves in the Bizarre Room again, this time on top of the huge stone stove. Near the two burners, you found a Stench. You and the trio returned to the Lotus Forest and traveled further in, finding a large boulder and several Dalmatian puppies. You and the trio climbed the boulder and reach a lily pad, where you discovered an Antenna. As you travel along lily pads, you saw a hole in a high corner of the woods. You and the trio make their way over and enter. You fell into the Bizarre Room, on top of a faucet sticking out of the wall. Jumping to a nearby wooden ledge, you and the trio found some Claw Marks. After saving this evidence, the Cheshire Cat appeared on the faucet, still grinning. 

“Well, look what you’ve found. Nice going,” he said. 

“Now we can save Alice,” you said. 

“Don’t be so sure! She may be innocent, but what about you?” 

“What do you mean?” Sora asked. 

“I won’t tell. But I’ll give you something,” he said as he gave you the Blizzard spell and disappeared. You and the trio returned to the Queen’s Castle and spoke to a Card Soldier. 

“Are you ready to present evidence before the queen?” he asked. 

“Yes,” you said. 

“Very well. Counsel, step up to the podium.” You and Sora stood at the defendant’s table, while Donald and Goofy were in a separate box. 

“Now, show me what you have found,” the queen said. You and Sora presented the four items of evidence. 

“Well, that’s certainly a lot of evidence, but I’m still not impressed. Cards! Bring forth my evidence!” the queen said. The cards presented the queen’s box of evidence and the five boxes were shuffled around to Sora’s confusion. 

“Hmm, checking all five would only be a waste of time. All right, then. Choose the one you wish to present. I’ll decide who’s guilty based on that evidence,” the queen said. 

“What? After all the trouble of collecting it?” Sora asked. 

“You dare object? Then you will lose your head! Now, choose! One box!” the queen yelled. You chose on of the boxes. 

“Are you certain? No second chances!” the queen said. 

“I’m sure,” you said. 

“Now we shall see who the real culprit is,” the queen said. The box opened and a Soldier Heartless appeared. 

“What in the world was that?” the queen asked. 

“There’s your evidence. Alice is innocent,” Sora said. 

“Rrrrrrrgh... Silence! I’m the law here!” the queen yelled as she pounded on the bench.  

“Article 29: Anyone who defies the queen is guilty!” the queen said. 

“That’s crazy!” Donald said as he jumped up and down.

“Seize them at once!” the queen shouted. The podiums and hedges disappeared and a large crank tower rose from the floor. The Ten of Spades ran over to the tower’s gear and turned it, raising Alice’s cage at the bench. The queen lifted her fan and the cards leaped into battle. 

“Cards! If they touch the tower, you lose your heads!” the queen yelled. You, Sora, Donald, and Goofy began attacking the red and black Card Soldiers who came at them with axes. After knocking a couple out, they fluttered to the ground unconscious. 

“Get them, you fools! Quit joking around!” the queen yelled. Sora ran up to the Queen of Hearts, who tried to fight back with magic from her fan. Sora dodged this and knocked her over, exposing her heart- patterned bloomers. At this point, the Card Soldiers freezed on the spot for fear of their queen. Sora ran back over to you and the two of you started slamming his Keyblade and your dagger into the crank tower, with each strike lowering Alice’s cage. 

“Why, you!” the queen yelled angrily. Eventually, the tower started to crack and shattered to pieces. The flamingo head holding up Alice’s cage dropped to the ground and the curtain pulled back. You and Sora ran forward as the Queen of Hearts peered over the bench to see an empty cage. 

“She must’ve gotten kidnapped while we were fighting,” Donald said. 

“You fools!” the queen yelled as she slammed her fists and the cards stood up in attention. 

“Find the one who’s behind this! I don’t care how!” the queen said. The Card Soldiers ran in various directions at the queen’s orders. You and Sora talked to the Card Soldier in charge of Alice’s detainment. 

“I just looked away for a moment, and...” the card said. You, Sora, Donald, and Goofy walked back into the Lotus Forest and saw a flower sneeze up a rock. It landed near the pond and the Cheshire Cat appeared, standing on his front legs.

“Have you seen Alice?” you asked. 

“Alice, no. Shadows, yes!” the cat said. 

“Where did they go?” Goofy asked. 

“This way? That way? Does it matter? Left, right, up, down! All mixed up thanks to the shadows! Step deeper into the forest to the deserted garden. You might find shadows in the upside-down room!” The cat vanished and Heartless appeared again. Once they dispeled the horde of creatures, you and the trio found a thirsty flower. 

“Give me a potion and I’ll make you bigger,” the flower said. Sora obliged and grew until he could almost touch the treetops. He knocked the boulder into the pond and more lily pads rose out of it. He found a large nut at the top of a tree and used his Keyblade to knock it down. He ate it and returned to you, Donald and Goofy’s size. You and the trio traveled to the back of the wood and found another entrance to the Bizarre Room. This time, you found yourselves standing on the side of the room. More Heartless appeared and in the shuffle, you knocked a teddy bear off a shelf and it fell horizontally onto the armchairs below. Sora lit one of the lamps in the room, which revealed a painting on the floor of a beach in both night and day. You and the trio entered the painting and returned to the Lotus Forest. At the furthest part of the forest, you and the trio enter the Tea Party Garden, seeing a long table with several chairs. Teapots and dinnerware lined the table as lanterns hung overhead. A painting of the Mad Hatter and the March Hare is hung at the edge of the table. The expressions on their faces is one of sadness. A sign is posted next to them reading “A very merry unbirthday. Sit down to get your present.” You and the trio sat at various chairs and the Hatter & Hare’s painted expressions changed to ones of joy and happiness. You and the trio entered the door in the house nearby and found yourselves standing on the ceiling of the Bizarre Room. The Cheshire Cat sat waiting for them.

“They’re hiding somewhere. And the mome raths outgrabe. Want to find the shadows? Try turning on the light,” the cat said. He vanished and you jumped onto one of the lamps and lit it. The cat reappeared on the other lamp. 

“It’s too dim. Make it brighter,” he said.

“What next?” Sora asked. 

“One more lamp that you need to light.” The cat disappeared and Sora lit the other lamp, summoning the cat once more. 

“All the lights are on. You’ll see the shadows soon. They’ll arise in this room, but somewhere else. The shadows might go after that doorknob, too,” he said. The cat left as you and the trio made your way back to the Queen’s Castle to enter the correct way into the Bizarre Room. Upon entering the room, you spotted the Cheshire Cat on the table. 

“You’ll have a better view from higher up,” he said. You, Sora, Donald, and Goofy climbed the table and the cat stood up. 

“The shadows should be here soon,” he said as he tapped his toes daintily on the table. 

“Are you prepared for the worst? If not, too bad!” he said. He pointed upwards and the enormous Trickmaster Heartless appeared. It landed on the floor with its accordion-like hands and jumped over the table, landing on its large pointed boots. It stood up to its full height, towering over the table, unraveling both of its long arms. It stared down at you and the trio with its five stacked heads. It folded its arms together and pulled out two giant matches, twirling them in the air. You and Sora got a running start, leaping off the table and striking at the Trickmaster’s faces as it raised its matches high in the air. It slammed them down onto the chair, sending it flattened into the floor. Sora jumped up, using the length of his Keyblade to deal blows to the Trickmaster. He knocked it out for a second, and it fell to its knees, though not for long. It started to sing to itself and swung wildly, hitting Donald, who shrieks. It continued twirling the matches, walking over to the stove. It bended over the stove and lit them, sending fireballs at the four of you. Goofy blocked them with his shield and Sora sended a Blizzard spell while you threw your dagger at it, effectively putting the fire out. After several more hits, the Trickmaster lowered its arms and fell to the ground. It attempted to stand, but crashed to the ground, its arms laying at its side. A large heart floated of its torso and it disappeared. You and Sora heard a noise behind him and turned, seeing the doorknob yawning.

“What a racket. How’s a doorknob to get any sleep?” it said. It yawned widely and they saw a Keyhole inside its mouth. A light shined around Sora’s Keyblade and it reacted with a will of its own, pointing at the Keyhole and releasing a beam of white light. They heard a locking sound and the doorknob finished yawning.

“What was that” Donald asked. 

“You hear that? Sounded like something closed,” you said. A small green object fell to the ground in front of you four, shining. 

“This gummi ain’t like the others. No, sir,” Goofy said. 

“Okay, I’ll hold on to it,” Donald said. He picked up the gummi block and the Cheshire Cat appeared on the table, peering down at you four.

“Splendid. You’re quite the hero. If you’re looking for Alice, she’s not here. She’s gone! Off with the shadows, into darkness,” he said. The cat vanished with his grin. 

“No...” Sora said. 

“Let’s go back to our gummi ship. We might find her in another world,” Donald said. 

“But what about my parents?” you asked. 

“I’m sorry. But it seemed like there weren’t any clues here. But chin up, (Y/N). There might be some in other worlds.” 

“You’re right. Let’s go!” You, Sora, Donald, and Goofy returned to the gummi ship and traveled to another world, hoping that you would find clues. 

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #308

“you don’t need treats, and you don’t need tricks, and you don’t need me.”

Middle name? Marie. Or Marie Catherine, if we're technical, but as someone who loooong left Catholicism and never even agreed with many aspects of it in the first place, I don't like to include it. If you're confused, there's a ceremony called Confirmation, and while I honestly don't even remember the details of it, you adopt the name of a saint you want to stand for, kinda. I chose Catherine just because I liked the name outta my other options. Democrat/republican/other? I classify myself as Independent because I really don't relate well enough to either, but I do know I'm becoming more and more liberal with time. Do you dress according to your mood? My mood? No. I dress with what I feel like wearing at that time, but my actual mood has nothing to do with it. Are you good at doing hair/make up? No. Are you always worried or stressed about something? 24/7, my friend. Can you swim? Yeah. Are you afraid of needles? I don't like them, but I'm not afraid of them. How many kids do you want? Zero. Long/short nails? I keep mine short. Do you like wearing hats? No. Does mall Santa Clauses or Easter bunnies freak you out? Nah, I loved seeing Santa as a kid. :') Would you consider yourself clumsy? I am RIDICULOUSLY clumsy. Do you like when a guy picks you up in his arms? In concept, but I ain't easy to pick up anymore lmao. Do you like hairless cats? I do!! Females, anyway, for... obvious reasons lol. Not having fur makes some things waaay too ~obvious~ otherwise. I would love a sphynx. Do you like the color yellow? No; it's actually one of my most disliked colors. Have you ever seen a cat have a hairball? Yeah. Have you ever had a tooth pulled? Not by a dentist, no, just by myself as a kid when I was losing my baby teeth. When someone says don’t look do you look? It depends on why they're telling me to not look. Have you ever played spin the bottle? No. If you had to name three important details about you, what would you say? I'm a very emotional person, I need a lot of "me" time, and to be aware of my social anxiety so not every interaction I have is perceived as just a dumpster fire. What are your three biggest insecurities? My creativity, my goddamn body, and my lack of social skills. If you could write anonymous letters to three people, who would you send it to and what would you say? Ummm. I can only think of people I miss and don't WANT to be anonymous... Favorite photo of yourself? A senior prom picture I don't have anymore. I looked so, so happy and fuck my low self-esteem, gorgeous. Who are you disappointed with right now? I'm like, permanently disappointed in myself lol. Would you date an 18-year-old at the age you are now? No. My minimum is 21. What question do you hate to answer? "Are you a virgin?" because it's just a confusing answer. It doesn't sound like one at all, but trust me on this. The subject of sex just makes me uncomfortable anyway, so even if I was confident in the answer, I wouldn't want to talk about it. What’s your most listened to song? I don't have a way of actually finding that out, but I'd say I've been listening to "ULTRAnumb" by Blue Stahli quite a lot lately. If you were a performing artist, what would you title your first album? I mean, I don't know. It would depend on what was going on in my life and head at the time. If someone told you you could give one person a present and your budget was unlimited–what present would you get and for whom? A nice car for Mom. She's had the same shitty car for yeeeeeaaaaarrrrrssssss now because she just can't afford a new one; hell, this one was free. A dance friend hit a deer, so the front of the car is messed up, and she bought a new one, but because the car itself was still functional, she gave it to my mom. Mom is so loved at the studio. The car just has various issues by this point, like trouble starting, accelerating, it's bumpy, etc., so it's way past time for a new one. Do you like licorice? NOOOOOOOOOO that's a big 'ole "ew." Have you ever visited your country’s capital city? No, but I've seen it from a distance when riding up to NY. When was the last time you were outdoors for over an hour? WOW. I couldn't even try to guess. What is the shortest amount of time you’ve lived somewhere? The house I was born into. I actually don't know how long Mom and Dad lived there, but I was only in that house as a very little baby. I have zero memories of it. What’s your favorite kind of mint? (Peppermint/wintergreen/spearmint/etc.) ... There's a difference? lol I guess peppermint? What was the last thing to frustrate you? I wanted to draw yesterday, but I didn't know what to draw to even get started. Have you ever been to a bachelor or bachelorette party? No. Did any of your family members serve in WWII? I don't believe so? Well... maybe my grampa did? I don't remember. What’s your favorite kind of salad? Gimme an Olive Garden salad and I will deadass eat the whole bowl. Are you more realistic or idealistic? I'd say I'm more realistic with most things. Are you currently borrowing something from someone? No. Is anyone currently borrowing anything from you? No. What is your last name’s heritage/country of origin? Ireland. When did you last buy a new pair of shoes? What kind? I got new flipflops a year or so back because my old Rainbows were so worn out and blackened my feet. Have you ever experienced culture shock while traveling? If so, where? No. Are you able to see the stars at night where you live? I actually haven't checked since moving here. We're in the suburbs though, so it's questionable. Do you include your middle initial in your signature? Not unless it's required, usually. I think. When's the last time I physically signed anything, anyway? What brand of computer do you have? It's an Acer Nitro. What operating system does that computer run? Windows 10. What’s the oldest piece of clothing that you still own and wear? I don't really know, given how much my weight has fluctuated. Went drastically up, went down, now it's back up. .-. I still own a handful of shirts I want to "shrink back into" from late HS and early college times, but yeah, I don't know if I'll actually achieve that. Is the area in which you live flat, hilly, or mountainous? Flat as my ass. What is your significant other or best friend’s ring tone? No one on my phone has a "special" ringtone. Where do you keep your hair brush? There's a comb I use in a drawer in the bathroom. Which pair of shoes have you owned the longest? Multiple pairs of Converse, also from high school. When’s the last time you were sick at the same time as someone else? I'm very happy to say I don't even recall the last time I was sick. My immune system is the fuckin GOAT. What did you have for breakfast this morning? A pb&j. We've got very little rn, but thankfully Mom's picking up our Wal-Mart order today. Last time you were in pain? If I'm standing, you can bet my legs hurt, so. What color is your mom’s hair? It's growing back totally gray now. Is that also your hair color? Well, no, I'm only 25. Do you watch any daily vloggers on YouTube? Who? No. I watch people who vlog occasionally, but not regularly. It's gotta be people I'm very into to really be interested in vlogs. What room of your house do you usually do your surveys in? Sigh, I'm always in my bedroom. Really hoping Mom and I muster up the motivation to clean up the extra room soon to turn it into my "dayroom" or "office," if you will. What do you put on your tacos? I hate tacos. What is your favorite stuffed animal and where did you get it? I have a bittersweet connection to the adorable plush meerkat Jason gave me for Valentine's our first year together; I always slept with it when we were together by apart, and for a year or so after the breakup. It was a source of comfort for me, so I'm really fond of it. Fella's fur is so worn out and matted down with age and lots of love. He's on my dresser now, towards the front of all my plushies. Last thing you hung up on your wall? My Illidan poster, I believe. Do you have a full length mirror? Yeah, on the back of my door. Is it currently raining? No, finally. It's been raining for like a fuckin week, it seems like. It's finally a clear day. It's nice to hear birds outside. Does anyone you live with talk in their sleep? Does this happen often? I'M the one doing the talking/screaming in my sleep. Thanks, nightmares. When was the last time you cried, or felt tearful? I'm not positive, but I know I had a pretty rough PTSD night not too long ago where I teared up. Did you wake up with a song stuck in your head today? What was it? Ohhh yes; I've been listening to Mother Mother's "Ghosting" on repeat because it's jammed up there. When was the last time you used moisturiser or lotion of some kind? Not too long ago on my hands. They get dry this time of year, and besides, I wash my hands a lot nowadays especially. What was the last thing you owned, that was accidentally broken or damaged? Were you able to get it fixed? My laptop, and yes. Tell me about the last dream you recall having. Was it weird, amusing, etc. So this is pretty wild. I know I had a nightmare last night, but I don't remember it; the night before, however, I had a nightmare about a possibly rabid and ginormous rat (I mean like, smaller dog sized) in the house and trying to bite me. It was SUPER weird, because I was actually afraid of it, yet I absolutely adore rats in real life. What was the last video you watched on YouTube? I've really gotten into John Wolfe (a let's player) lately, and I'm going through his The Evil Within playthrough. Do your parents use any social media at all? My mom has a Facebook, and hilariously, Dad has a Snapchat to talk with my sister Nicole. He has no clue what he's doing with it and it's adorable, haha. Mom also has a Twitter, but she doesn't use it. Is there anyone in your life who regularly asks how your day has been? Regularly, no. I've always been that person, especially in the WoW guild I'm in. I'm very close and comfortable with them and ask how everyone's doing any time I log on. Lovely people who give me some social interaction every day. Tell me something positive about the day you've had. It's still early, but once again, it's pretty and bright outside. Why do you prefer Facebook over MySpace, because I know you do? Ha, you'd be incorrect. MySpace was more personal, so I actually preferred it. But it's obviously long-dead, so I just settle with Facebook. Have you read the Pretty Little Liars series? No. My sister looooves it, though. What product do you use to moisturize your lips? I don't remember, actually... It's in my purse somewhere. When did you start using Xanga? I never have. Be honest, do you judge people on their appearance? Judge, I don't think so. I can make assumptions like everyone else, but I'm not gonna think someone is beneath me just by their attire. Do you know anyone who does not like The Beatles? Me. At least, most songs. "Hey Jude" is good, but everyone agrees with that, haha. Did you have a friend in middle school that you’re now enemies with in high school? I'm long since out of HS. I had a middle school friend who I disconnected with following a fight in high school, but we weren't "enemies," and we reunited our senior year anyway. Aaaaand we're not friends anymore once again lmao. What is one thing you hope your children don’t inherit from you? If I hypothetically wanted kids, God knows I'd hope they wouldn't have my psychological issues. Do you think you’ll be married in 10 years? It'd be nice, anyway. What type of foundation do you wear? None. Who’s the most controlling person you know? Someone I'm no longer friends with, partially because of this. Do males look good in skinny jeans? Yep. Are you for or against guyliner? Ugggghhhhh guyliner makes me weak in the knees. How many jobs have you had? Where do you currently work? Three; nowhere. Who did you last hit? Um, nobody??? What way of self-care do you enjoy the most and what feels more like an obligation? I enjoy my alone time on the computer as the best self-care, especially after being social all day; I don't, however, enjoy the act of performing hygiene care. I still do it, it's just not fun. The feeling afterwards is great, though. Have you ever tried specific diet plans or fads? What made you do it and how did it turn out for you? I was briefly using NutriSystem, which didn't work for me. I hated too much of the food. More recently I stuck with flexible dieting and calorie counting for a while, but I drifted from it when I still lost no fucking weight in like a month. I want to get back to it, though... oh, and intermittent fasting. I don't think it really worked for me yet again, even though I did it correctly, but that and the aforementioned flexible dieting is all I feel like I can handle. I guess I just have to give it longer. Do you know anyone who has been directly affected by COVID-19 e.g. testing positive, losing a loved one, or their job due to the pandemic? Too many people I know have had it or had someone they loved die because of it. Take this shit seriously. Is there a kind of music you only prefer listening to during specific type of activities that you otherwise wouldn’t enjoy under normal circumstances (e.g. EDM while doing sports or instrumental music while studying, etc.)? No; I have to actually enjoy the music. If you had to start a YouTube channel and motivations/skills/resources/any other inhibiting factors weren’t an issue, what would it be about? Either animal (preferrably reptiles) education or let's plays, ig. Has anything ever happened to you that if you told someone about, they would think you’re making it up? I don't believe so. What travel destination or popular spot have you been to that you found overrated? What about a lesser known place that you thought was a hidden gem? I really don't know; I haven't traveled nearly enough for this.

[kwrittink]

Nothing Is What It Seems 4

Pairing: Im Jaebum x Hybrid!Reader

Genre: Fluff

Warnings: language, mentions of anger issues, mentions of trauma, mentions of blackmail and threatening.

<three

It had been a week since you were first brought to JaeBeom’s apartment. A week of being curled on the couch with the excuse of recovering from the trauma that didn’t leave a single scar on your body besides a small fever, eating three good-sized meals a day, and taking hot showers every night, letting your hair be dry with care. None of you were complaining, but you're trying to make yourself decide to leave, before getting too used to the house life again. The owner's life you swore to never get back to.

“I’m going to buy groceries, do you want anything in special?” JaeBeom’s head popped from the kitchen’s entrance, making you glance back from your spot at the window - it was snowing and you found it so pretty - to look at him, pensive.

“I eat whatever, you know me,” you started with a shrug. “But are you going out right now? It’s starting to snow…”

“Yeah I know you love my food, but you do have your favorites.” He teased, walking towards you as he stuck his wallet on his pocket, glancing towards the window and missing the way you rolled your eyes at his witty remark. “As for the snow, it’s fine since the place is nearby and I’m taking my car. I’d even offer you to go with me but you’re still not a hundred percent to face snow yet…” he rambled as if he was talking to himself rather than you. Later on, you’d think how much of that was an excuse to keep you in the apartment but at that moment you only focused on the fact that he did indirectly offered a car ride.

“I could go, help to buy some stuff… I’m stronger right now, the fever’s already gone down.” You stated, feeling slightly embarrassed by your eagerness on getting out of the house, do something on the snow. Even if you’ve suffered an attack, it wasn’t the season’s fault and you weren’t afraid of the cold. Humans were the scary ones.

JaeBeom hummed in thought and there was a tightness in your heart as you thought that he was going to say no to your proposal, and was about to take it back when the back of his hand pressed on your forehead, a little frown between his brows as you sat there stunned.

“Yeah, you’re not so warm anymore, that’s good.” Taking his hand away he smiled satisfied, while you were still feeling the heat of his hand on your skin. “I’m going to lend you an extra coat just to be sure before we head out, okay?”

You nodded as he turned back to the hallway to get said object, and you tried to get your bearings together after the caring touch knocked your defenses off so easily. It wasn’t a feeling of just being taken care of like an owner would care for a pet, even if as genuine. It was something else, you couldn’t exactly place it, the casual and so well-accepted touch just stirred something inside of you.

Brushing it off, you decided to focus on the next thing: You’d go on a car ride.

Of course, that brought you some memories, things of the past you used to avoid but at that moment they were funny to recall. In total, you’d gone in a car ride 5 times in your whole life. All of them were with your brother JiMin, all of them extremely fun. You loved the feeling of being seated in the passenger seat and see the world outside pass so fast as if you were running at full speed without losing focus of the sidelines. It felt like magic. JiMin had said you resembled a dog rather than a cat for that feature, and as much as you didn’t like it, you had to admit it was true.

“Here, this one is a long coat, will keep you warm as a whole.” The beige long coat was handed to you from the side and you snapped out from your thoughts to grab it. As usual, it smelled like JaeBeom and you had to stop yourself from sinking your nose on the fluffy insides. As you got up and tied it on, it looked just like a dress, reaching the floor and hiding the top of your feet. JaeBeom snickered and you glared at him.

“What?” You questioned with a squint, to what he scoffed once more.

“Nothing. I was just thinking about how my clothes look so much better on you, that’s all.” He commented off-handedly, turning away and walking towards the door as you tried to get your shit together, warmth blooming up your neck.

That was nothing. Maybe you had misjudged about the fever subsiding, after all. Surely, you wouldn’t make any comments about it.  

—

The ride to the supermarket was short, but you enjoyed it nonetheless. The windows could not be open because of the snow but you still had a good view of the streets passing by quickly. It even felt just like before, even prettier because of the season.

There was also the ride back anyway, so she was looking forward to that when stepping inside the grocery store.

After a while, you could only ask yourself how JaeBeom was thinking of carrying all that by himself if he had come alone, seeing that you were already pushing a second cart already halfway full behind his.

“Do you want anything?” JaeBeom asked, turning to face you as he finished checking the shopping list on his phone. You were taken by surprise with the question, never in your life asked what you really wanted, rather given what the others thought you deserved. Lately, it hadn’t been good things at all, so maybe that’s why you felt your heart squeezing a little. “Something yummy for the ride back?”

“Uhm no, I’m not even hungry yet-” but to prove you wrong, that was the moment your stomach decided to announce loudly that mealtime had come. JaeBeom snickered, quirking an eyebrow as he picked a box of pocky, handing it to you.

“Here, I’ll pick another for myself on the way out.” His tone was still soft, breathiness that still indicated the need to chuckle at the indignant sound produced by your body. He was such a child. Still, you grabbed it, placing it at the small basket inside the cart, pouting in embarrassment and resuming to follow him, as JaeBeom moved toward the cashiers.

Thinking about it, you had learned quite a lot about Jaebeom in the time you spent at his house. He was really hard-working, leaving early and getting back home late from the restaurant, even if he was the owner of it; he was kind and warm, sometimes a little shy and awkward around you, but respectful. Nothing like the man that once owned you, JaeBeom treated you like a human rather than a hybrid or a pet, and that was probably the thing you liked the most about him. You’d miss seeing him every day once you had to get back.

“Y/N?” As soon as you stepped outside the store, heavy bags in hand and a pocky half chew in between your teeth, GeoJong’s figure materialized itself in front of you, looking kind of rough, but mostly surprised. Oh yeah, it had been some time since you last saw him. Maybe something of what happened to you reached his ears, but probably no one knew about your situation. “Holy fuck, you're alive!”

You breathed out, feeling the presence of JaeBeom behind you the next second. GeoJong’s eyes landed on him and you immediately felt the hairs on your nape stand as the astonished expression turned into a smirk. Clearly he was up to no good. He’s never been. “And you’ve got yourself some owner, huh?”

“I’m not her owner, mister.” Was JaeBeom’s response, then turning to look at you as you still stood there, not knowing what to do exactly. “Everything okay, Y/N?”

“Yeah… Yeah.” You nodded, eyes still boring into the hybrid in front of you. “What you want, squeak?”

The way of you addressing him made GeoJong snort, holding his chest in false hurt. “Whoa, easy there tiger. I’m just happy to see you, that’s all. I heard someone punks had tried to… You know, send you to a better place as a Christmas gift and seems like you did huh?” You rolled your eyes at his remark, his characteristic laugh showing how he thought himself witty with the bad joke. Behind you, JaeBeom was eerily silent.

“You’re so funny, really.” You quipped, and sarcasm was heavy in your tone. “Well, now you know I’m alive and unfortunately, I know you are too. If you’ll excuse me, we’re leaving.” And like that you twirled around, JaeBeom following suit without hesitation.

“Hey, I just want you to know that I’ll be here, in case you need my help with this one… Again.” GeoJong shouted when you weren’t still far away enough, making you stop walking and literally hiss over your shoulder at the now scurrying rat. Nothing could have been worse than meeting that scum that night. You prepared internally for the questions that would come.

Though they never came.

You were expecting that JaeBeom - reasonably so - would bombard you with questions about who was that hybrid and what he had meant with his last shout, but besides looking mildly upset, he didn’t utter a word. You weren’t sure if he was angry at you or not, so you decided to just look outside the window, trying to calm your nerves with the scenery.

“Hey,” you started off timidly, reaching to grab his sleeve as you two went to unload the trunk. JaeBeom turned to look at you with a frown, softening as he saw you step back at the expression. He’d never looked at you like this and it kind of triggered your flight instincts. Clearing your throat, you continued: “About earlier I-”

“Don’t worry about it, Y/N. It’s not my business.” He cut you, shoulders relaxing. “I’m not angry at you or anything, by the way. It’s just…” as he trailed off your heart immediately sank, thinking that he was going to ask you to get out of his home. It was only reasonable. “I don’t want you to feel like I’m caging you here, Y/N. You’re welcome to stay as long as you want, or come back when you need to, okay?”

You stood there, wheels in your head turning as you tried to make out the man in front of you. There was a tickling feeling in the pit of your belly that sizzled up slowly towards your throat, coming out in a short scoff seeing how JaeBeom was actually upset at himself, for some reason you couldn’t decipher.

“Then I guess I’ll be using more of your hospitality, JaeBeom.”

[coyotalia]

spooky dream that I of course enjoyed

it’s been a long while since I’ve found one good enough to write down.

It was as if I was pet-sitting at someone else’s house. I noticed that the house beyond the backyard looked odd and haunting, but abandoned. I eventually asked the owner of the house I was sitting about it and she told me to not go over there. She just kept repeating no don’t go over there, and wouldn’t answer any of my questions. One night I noticed that there’s a light on in there but there hadn’t been anyone there for days. So I go over there to see what’s up. The front door is unlocked and I walk in and realize that there’s no one inside—at least no one living. Yet there’s sign of living in the house—there’s no cobwebs or growth anywhere, and there’s relatively dust-less items throughout placed as if people live there. Then I notice that there’s movement here and there and suddenly the place is FULL of ghosts! Ghosts of all kinds! People ghosts, dog ghosts, hamster ghosts, rat ghosts, cat ghosts, etc. Everywhere! It spooks me and I skip outside where there’s a basketball court and also a shed in the back. I go over to the shed where two dogs bark at me—two living dogs. They are big hound-type dogs but are definitely alive. They sniff me and realize I’m not a threat and actually start wagging their tails. They seem pretty mangy and underfed but are definitely not ghosts. I sit down with them and wonder about the house. Every night I keep going back and realize that none of the ghosts in the house are dangerous. They are just living there. If anything, they seem afraid. But they seem to realize that I’m not dangerous and act pretty naturally around me. I also spend a lot of time with the dogs, feeding them and stuff. I even figure out a way to float around to make the ghosts feel more comfortable with me. I mention to the girl whose house I’m sitting that the other place seems really haunted. She adamantly tells me to stay away and seems really on-edge about it but won’t say why. The next day it’s pretty hot out so I go over to the shed to make sure the dogs have enough water. I get in there fine but they growl at me again and then realize it’s me. But I notice that they seem a little different though I assume it’s because they’re not used to me coming in the day. I refill their waters and sit down with them. But then I hear the sound of a basketball bouncing outside. I know the ghosts aren’t active in the day, so I feel chills roll up my spine. I creep out the back of the shed and around the property to get a look into the basketball court without being seen. I realize there is a live human being in there. He seems about my age, maybe 5 years older at most (so like 29). He is tall and lanky with long, shaggy hair. It’s very uncanny. Dead silence all around and this guy just playing basketball alone. Is he the owner of the house? How does a guy this age own a house and property this size alone? And why is it so haunted? Does he know? Why have I not seen him before? Why are there ghosts in his house? Why were his dogs on-edge today? I keep getting creepy vibes from him. I stay hidden. I realize then that he’s not alone. A man dressed in some sort of white uniform (almost like from an asylum) walks up to him and they have a quick conversation but I can’t hear it. The lanky guy takes a cell phone out of his pocket and answers it, and I gather that he’s leaving. I try to keep out of both of their views as they move. I want to get back to my place but know if I run for it they’ll see me. So I just try to stay hidden out of view while keeping an eye on them—especially the lanky guy. The lanky guy gets farther away, but then turns around (and I immediately drop down, now lying on my stomach behind a bush thing) and ties his shoes. He finishes and starts to walk away, but just then the man in white walks towards me. I for some reason don’t panic, not seeing him as a threat. He sees me and looks confused. I wave him away like “don’t blow my cover” but he just keeps staring down at me confused. “There’s a person here,” He says. The lanky guy turns around with a huge smile and trots over to me. I just close my eyes since I know I don’t have time to get up and run away. He laughs loudly and says, “There she is!” In a way that sounded like he knew I was here in some way. He bends over to pick me up and I start fighting but I realize immediately that although he seems lanky he has big arm muscles. He pins me against the chain-link fence and restrains me. He keeps chuckling. He pulls me into his house and pushes me down on the floor and holds me there. Then he douses my body in gasoline, all but my neck and face, which he instead douses with chlorine. He’s very specific to not get the gasoline on my head. The man in white stands in the doorway, seeming uncomfortable; he rocks back and forth, keeping one foot out of the house. The lanky man starts talking but not entirely making sense. Though I do catch that he was aware that someone had been present in the house lately and that’s why he’s not shocked to see me. I start wondering why he’s so comfortable with about to murder me. Are all these ghosts people and animals he killed here? But why? Just as I’m thinking that, an object from a table gets knocked off by seemingly nothing (though I know it’s a ghost). The man standing in the door way is startled and mumbles something to the lanky man. He ignores him. I know for a fact that the ghosts aren’t usually active in the day, so realize that they are doing this for the first time—I get the feeling that they’re trying to protect me. I’m the only one that has ever visited them and they realize that I was kind and trying to help (like helping the living dogs). I wonder if the ghosts will really be able to do anything, since I know the dogs are locked in the shed. I can’t see the ghosts in the day like I can at night.

I wake up before anything else happens. But I do wonder…what was he about to do? Obviously light me on fire, but what’s with the chlorine? And I got the feeling that this was going to be drawn out, it was no rush job. Because all the ghosts since I first met them were very terrified. Perhaps this is why—they weren’t just killed here, they were tortured. So they were all afraid of him. Yet one still moved in the day to protect me. And the man in the doorway—who was he and what did he know? So many questions left unanswered…