#my inbox is also a mess XD

[greennoobartist]

Now I see how much I messed up EVERYTHING with that inactivity :""")

[gomzdrawfr]

content warning: blood, gun, violence, ommetaphobia (eyes), death

The Last Confrontation

"You think revenge will set you free, my child?" "You never changed, what a shame" "In the end, you still ended up like me"

lore below if you're interested:

warning ahead: graphic depiction of violence, mentioned of suicide, abuse and manipulation

This animation is about the last major chapter of Raven's story, in which she faced her adoptive father and kills him off once and for all.

Backstory time!

Raven grew up in an orphanage that was eventually burned down. She survived by hiding under a hatch, emerging later to find everything reduced to ashes. As she stepped out, she came face to face with a masked man, Viktor. He was dressed in black and wore silver owl and green jewel rings, which stood out against his dark attire

Viktor, the dangerous owner of the Cobra PMC, had grown bored with life. On a whim, he adopted Raven—choosing her because she resembled him with her black hair and feral glint, the girl was pale and malnourished, yet not lifeless

He was captivated by the sight. His plan wasn’t out of love or care; rather, it was a curious experiment. He wanted to see what it would be like to raise a child. Raven, who had only known suffering from growing up (abandoned + abused in the orphanage) didn’t question it. Being with Viktor seemed like an improvement overall plus Archie (Viktor’s assistant, who frankly does like 90% of the upbringing) wasn’t terrible

A bird doesn’t know it is trapped in a cage if they have been born behind those walls.

a snippet of their first meeting:

Under Viktor's orders, Raven trained relentlessly, believing that he wanted her to become his heir, a daughter worthy of his legacy. She worked hard to prove she was worth the adoption, the money, the care–to prove she deserved to live. However, Viktor had no such intentions. Like previously mentioned, to him? Raven was merely an experiment. He raised her only to test her—and test her he did

He orchestrated the assassination attempt on her, using the Cobra PMC. Raven barely survived, watching in horror as she recognized Viktor among the mercenaries who tried to kill her. It was the ultimate betrayal

"How would you react to such a betrayal, sweet child?" 

Raven’s world was shattered. The long scar on her back became a constant reminder of how naïve and blind she had been. Every throb, every pain and every ache only fuelled the need for revenge simmered in her mind. Price was painfully aware of this, but could do nothing to stop her. Once Raven set her mind on something, there was no turning back

Timeline is a mess but just know that Raven confronted Vik before cod mw3

Viktor, of course, anticipated this. In fact, he wanted Raven to finish him. Why? Perhaps out of sheer curiosity, or perhaps due to something even more twisted. No one truly knows, not even his most trusted man, Archie, who soon followed in Viktor’s step and off himself as well

Archie asked once more, "come again, sir?" “I want her to kill me” Vik repeated once more, a wicked smile slowly stretching across his face as his gaze fixated into the nothingness. A smile etched and carried a twisted sense of satisfaction, or proud, no one can tell for sure.  “Want to see those brown eyes of hers go black” “Want to see it fully blown out…” He breathes, before placing the wine down, arms slowly raised up, gestures wildly.  “And god do I want to see those colours fade out again” Just like the day he first found her at the burned down orphanage, his first encounter with Raven. The memory of their first encounter played in his mind, like a film reel of a past he couldn't forget.  A small creature, messy black hair covered in ashes and soot, and big brown eyes that are devoid of any life, dare enough to look him in the eyes.  Her gaze was something he replays everytime he could.  Big and brown, held no desperation, no pleas – just an empty, captivating hazel brown.  “I’ll let her” “I want my blood covering her hands” “I want her face contorts as I laugh in her face” He let out a maniacal laughter, erupted from his throat, punctuating the silent room, shoulders heaving as he threw his head back.  He paused, voice dripping with sinister delight as he murmured.  “And may the last thing she sees is my smile as life slowly slips away from my eyes” 

Viktor's last few words were something she cannot forget no matter what

"In the end, you still ended up like me."

A killer who only knew violence was the answer, that death was the solution

And she hated how he was right, she pulled the trigger after all. What's worse? It didn't felt rewarding or satisfying to end it all (note hence's the way her fingers turned red during the animation, matching Vik's hand)

No it felt, empty, and it was unnerving

This revenge was something she planned for a very long time, tears, blood and sweat went into this only...for it have this outcome?

What now, Raven? more blood, more death?

She never got the closure she had hoped for

Well, no matter how uncertain she was about the future, at least she will not be threading this path alone

"Eira! Bloody hell you finally picked up your cell, stay here I'm coming over with the boys" "...you know where I am?" "Course I do, are you badly injured?" "...no not really, I have a lot of blood though, but they're not mine" "Alright birdie, just stay put—" "...hey, John?" "yeah?" "can we...get fries after this?" "*sigh* anything you want, luv" "thank you..."

[2-dsimp]

Me and rambling anon boutta form a legal team for Jericho

FREE MY BOI HE'S DONE NOTHING WRONG

-Ws anon ( sorry if I'm sending too many asks)

Objection is overruled (๑╹ω╹๑ )

Jericho is still found guilty.

[marinerainbow]

... 😔 tumblr stole yellow from us 😔😔😔

But on the bright side!!-

Goodmorning and here, have some surprise F/O pictures XD

He is threatening you to have a good day. XD

Instead of making it available to Mobile Tumblr, they took yellow from everyone. They punished the whole class 😔

I'm so glad I wasn't drinking anything because I burst out laughing when I saw my name XDDD yes. Yes I would be in that position (and wouldn't mind it one bit *cough*)

Thank you so much!!! I hope your villainous F/O's threatens you to have a good day too! XD ^^

Except Otis. No threats from him for you. Nobody wants that guys threats 😅

[mercless]

🗡 i have so many wonderful asks to answer and threads to reply to but im thinking about sgz talon interactions 💕

[forsaken-headcanons]

I've arrived again, I'm not surprised the inbox is doubling count every hour xD -Eyenon

Would it help me fall into Mod Ferland's good graces further(/j) if I mentioned I have Forsaken Sona's and one of them is Dusekkar but eyes? (...He's named Eyesekkar)

Essentially this Sona of him, doesn't do poetry or even rhyming but does write fanfiction of the survivors and killers, be it romance, angst or whatever else in between.

Hell he will even willing but subtly cause chaos or nudge things in a certain direction to get inspo for the fanfiction, anything and e v e r y t h i n g is content by now

And the Spectre? Finds it hilarious because Eyesekkar will stop at nothing to get ideas and content even if it meant causing others pain and anguish to get it ...and it gets a feast of negative emotions everytime (it would encourage Eyesekkar if it could..and it does, where do you think Eyesekkar gets the materials needed to write :))

Is this Eyenon tossing their one cent into the oc headcanons and drabbles? Is Eyenon also projecting eyes onto everything within their reach? Yes yes it is to both...I'm only questioning why is it still about Dusekkar, I'm three asks in and it's still about the pumpkin

Hello once again, Eyenon!

Ohh!!! Eyesekkar!! Eyesekkar, my beloved!! He sounds like he'll cause a mess just to have writing ideas! He sounds very evilly and very creative at the same time.

And don't worry! I always love listening about your Dusekkar pep talks. Either it'd be a drabble, or a long list. :~]

Now make him write a fanfic of Dusekkar and I having the most sloppiest makeout sesh ever. In history ever.

Haha who said that. Haha. Who. Who said that. Haha.

[ourloveiselectrifying]

Gosh your game is extremely interesting and twisted (in an enjoyable way!), I love how exhilarating it is (havent felt this way for a game since BTD 2 LOL) and how you have developed your characters into individuals that stand out with their own respective thought out, unique, personalities and storylines that we can also interact and mess with as we see fit, being the MC. The underlying story that seems to be happening simultaneously to the romance one with Kevin has got me hooked too >:3 I can’t wait to see what youre planning for this game. much loveee from me, and i hope you keep producing stuff in the future if you can, youre very talented imho. Also, I just finished the demo and I have some questions for u that’ve been bouncing around in my pea brain

Let’s say the MC got Kevin bathed, treated them with kindness, didn’t try to put the collar on them, got him comfortable to their home, etc., but at the same time teased him ruthlessly as long as he stayed as a dingo, while the MC was also still unaware that hes not actually a normal dog yet, what would he do? Although in this scenario the MC doesn’t do mean things to him with any malicious intentions, but instead does so in an attempt to see him react because MC finds it very cute and fun when he does or something. (Think of likeee cuteness aggression.) for example, doing things like blowing on his ear or face, offering him food with their palm just to pull it away last second, or lifting him up to their chest while spinning around the air, just stuff that would probably annoy a regular dog lol. Would Kevin keep note of that and retaliate later when he reveals himself? or just ignore it because the delusions he has of mc are that strong XD

Along w that, on a more “adult” note :3, does Kevin go through heat and mating seasons like certain animals do or does that not affect them because of their human side? And if he does go through that, can he control himself enough to respect any boundaries MC has, if they are allowed to have any, or nahh?

-Z

I'm sorry this took me forever to respond to!! I really like the btd games so I was super flattered to hear someone enjoyed OLiE that much! I just

Sometimes I go into my inbox to read this ask and a few others when I'm not feeling motivated enough heheh

I have quite a lot planned storywise heheheh, I hope I don't dissapoint! I'll try to keep making stories, I already have a second OLiE story in my head heheh

For the first question Kevin would play along for a little bit out of curiousity, they'd find some of the things cute and some light punishment worthy! Kevin would transform back at the point MC takes their paws and tries to lift him, so they can hold MC's hands

Then he'd partake in his own cuteness aggression, gripping MC's hands tight while they're still in shock and pulling them to the floor to tease them for being so silly "Don't you know not to rile a big stray dog up? Animals can be unpredictable MC! You're so silly..." He'd be crouching down above them playing with their face like a puppies, and giggling while he makes fun of MC

I actually drew something for the first question but I lost it, so I made a scribble for the next question!

Kevin goes into heat!

Depending on the relationship with MC, Kevin will either not respect any boundaries at all, or respect some boundaries but not personal space, guilt trip MC, be very pushy and whiny, and try to subtly rub as many phermones and and dingo guy stink on to MC in the hopes it'll get them in the mood

They'd be quite bitey and scratchy too >:))

[descendantsramblings]

Im gonna join the Morgie Male reader fans and also request something xD

Please consider writing a story where Male reader and Morgie are dating but Morgie is just always talking about Uliana and constantly trying to impress her etc and Reader feels unvalued and like Morgie is actually in love with uliana and not him so drama i guess

I like hurting myself as you can guess 🙂

-emil

Let’s not enjoy that!!!! But no I love some good angst; I’ve got you. You’re always welcome in my inbox sugar 💛

Second Place

Morgie le Fay x Reader

Pronouns used: he/him/his

Summary: just once he wants to feel like he’s not his boyfriend’s second choice

Warnings: angst, underage drinking (depending on where you are ig), Morgie isn't purposely a bad boyfriend he's just stupid. Pet names, Bestie Hades and Hook because the boys gotta stick together

Word Count: 2.3K

    His fingertips brush over different silks and starched cottons as he follows his boyfriend around the store, barely paying attention to dress shirts around him. How could he? How could the boy ever focus on the task at hand when all it did was ground his insecurities into his bones? Morgie is taking the lead as he walks through the store, occasionally lifting different button ups to feel them. Ones that seem to pique his interest led to him holding them against his chest, raising a brow to his boyfriend to silently ask his opinion. And (Y/n) does his best to respond, though it comes out more as hums and silent nods than true responses. His heart isn’t in this, he can’t focus on something like this. It is so incredibly obvious that he doesn’t want to be here, and maybe if Morgie would actually look at him instead of through him, the boy might notice. He won’t though, lord knows the sorcerer doesn’t have the time to care. Not when his task at hand is so dire. Uliana’s birthday party is only a week away, how could he think about anything but making sure it’s perfect?

   Obviously Morgie can’t look a mess, he just has to be in something new. And the gift has to just be perfect, he has to outshine everyone. Of course he does, he always does. Uliana was the sun in his solar system, and (Y/n) was barely even the tides that the moon was occupied with pulling. How could Morgie ever remember to pull the tides when he was so busy reflecting the light of the sun? How could he dare to wear something the sea witch has seen already when her eighteenth birthday was such a big deal? “Babe, you are being extremely unhelpful right now,” Morgie grumbles the words as he’s putting an honestly kind of atrocious golden silk shirt down. He’s turning away from his lover, venturing even further into the store. “Sorry, I’m just kind of tired. Didn’t sleep well,” his voice is far off to the sorcerer though, the boy too wrapped up in his own world to pay attention to a word that falls off of his fellow villain’s lips. “Once we find the right shirt we can go.” (Y/n) sighs, giving the boy a curt nod that he doesn’t even see. They’d been out shopping for four hours now, the bags in his arms were surely going to cut off his circulation soon and Morgie was still just as tuned into what he was doing as he was when they left the dorms. 

   They were supposed to see that new Nightmare on Elm Street sequel that (Y/n) had been dying to see, but now there would only be one showing left until the mall closed and it started in twenty minutes. He guesses he can kiss that plan goodbye, why would what he wants matter when Uliana was in the frame. He always fell behind her in Morgie’s priority list, he should have known that. Why would he dare to ask his boyfriend out this soon to Uliana’s “most important birthday yet”? He should have known better. The early weeks of November always took to Morgie being far more engrossed in his friend than his partner, he should have known better. 

    “Babe, can you please at least give me a color option? I’m drowning in options here!” He spares (Y/n) a look over his shoulder as he speaks, reaching back to grab his boyfriend’s hand to keep him behind him. “Go green, Uliana wears some green too,” the snarky tone has Morgie’s brows furrowing. If he looked back he’d see the way that he was shaking his head as he talked, sass falling off of every word. “Are you sure you’re okay?” “Yeah, let’s just find you a shirt, Morgz.” 

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  If the crew of the Jolly Roger would be known for nothing else, they would still go down in history for the parties they threw during their time at Merlin Academy. So of course, they would be the true hosts of Uliana’s birthday party, and it was set to be a rager based on that alone. Of course, every villain party was known to be a good one. Obviously the group known for breaking rules and dark magic would have a reputation of throwing good parties. But a pirate party? Those could go on all night, with just about every liquor you could think of. And though no one ever saw them bring a blender in, there would be daiquiris and piña coladas flowing all night just so they could convince you that rum was good. Surely once he was a few daiquiris deep Hook would be sliding a shot of rum into his hand with the false promise that he’ll like it this time. Though he’s yet to actually like it. 

    He might need it tonight though, considering that in the hour that they’ve been here Morgie has spoken to him twice. He’s too busy being Uliana’s dog, running around and doing whatever the sea witch asks of him. So (Y/n) has occupied himself with leaning on a wall, squinting as the blue and green lights are far too bright compared to their normal tones. He barely notices that someone has idled up beside him until there's a solo cup of what he’s pretty sure is a mango daiquiri under his nose. “You look like you need this,” Hades’ gruff voice rings out beside him, the soft sound of metal spikes against the wall accompanying it. He reaches out and nearly snatches it, sipping the drink and giving it a hum of approval. Definitely mango, god bless Hook for that one. “I might just love you, you know that?” He leans his shoulder against the god’s with a smile, sparing him a glance. “Yeah, someone has to take care of you. Shouldn’t your little boyfriend be getting you drinks?” He glances around, shaking the other villain off of him to instead slide an arm around him, “Or at least be near you? Where is he?” 

    A sound that Hades thinks is supposed to be a laugh slips out of the other boy’s lips, the boy seeming to snuggle into the god’s side. “Oh you haven’t heard? It’s his wife’s birthday. It would be wrong of him to act like he cares about the side piece on such an important day.” As (Y/n) finishes the statement he nods aggressively towards where Uliana is sipping on a piña colada on a make-shift throne. She’s glowing, talking to Maleficent and Morgie about god knows what with a tiara sitting on her head. At least she’s having a good time with Morgie’s attention, no one else seemed to be getting any of it this week. “Oh ouch,” Hades forces out a fake hiss as he taps the other villain’s hip with his own, “Calling yourself the side piece?” 

   “Yeah well,” he shrugs, tearing his eyes away from the green silk shirt and carefully styled hair across the room, “That’s what it feels like.” Hades shakes his head, letting his hand slide up and down his friend’s bicep, “Now, you know that’s not true.” “Yet.” The singular word earns his arm a squeeze and gains him a verbal scoff from his friend. “Morgie’s little snake heart beats for you. He’s an idiot, but he does love you, you’ve gotta know that.” (Y/n) bites his lip, sliding out from under Hades’ arm. “Shouldn’t Hook have tried to force a shot of rum down my throat by now? Where is he at?” He’s walking away as Hades watches him with a disappointed face. He did know that Morgie loves him, didn’t he? Hades needs to keep an eye on him.

   Hook is at the make-shift bar in the back of the hide out when the other villain finds him, pouring two shots in the comical little solo cup shot glasses that he keeps handy for nights like this. “Where have you been? It’s not a villain party if I don’t take a shot with you before I sneak out.” He smirks, slipping one of the two shot glasses into his friend’s hand before lifting his own. “How did you get Morgie to agree to leave this early?” At the mention of his boyfriend’s name, (Y/n) slams the bottom of the shot glass in their hand against the table before them, quickly throwing the rum back before he can process so much as the taste. A strong sip from his daiquiri follows it, sliding the shot glass across the table. “Another, Cap.” It makes thick brows burrow, grabbing the rum nonetheless as he stares at him. “Finally finding a taste for it, eh?” The boy shakes his head, “I just need it. I’d like to be able to sleep when I finally hit my dorm, easier if my mind is swimming.” 

   It makes the pirate beside him frown, sliding another shot to him, “That’s a lot of alcohol compared to what you normally go for, Lad. Morgie is walking you home, right?” It draws a bitter laugh out of the slightly tipsy villain, “No it’s his wife’s birthday. He’s far too busy for me.” As Hook opens his mouth to argue, Hades comes up behind (Y/n), his hands sliding onto the boy’s shoulders. “I’ll walk you home, idiot. As long as the daiquiri stays here.” It elicits a whine from the villain in his grip, (Y/n) leaning his head back to pout at him, “No fair. You gave it to me.” And Hades scoffs, “Yeah, to drink here. You’re not drinking on our walk back to yours.” Hook wants to argue that his friends shouldn’t leave yet, but something about (Y/n) simply isn’t right. Of course, there was always a bitter air around the topic of Morgie and Uliana but this level was new. He didn’t normally act like this, and if he was this set on getting drunk over it, the boy needed to go home. So instead of arguing, he raises his shot glass to (Y/n). The two villains knocking the little glasses against each other. “Down the hatch, Darling,” he smirks, watching the way that his friend raises his brows with his own shot. And they knock them back, the same way they had at every party the group had ever thrown. 

    Of course, normally Hook didn’t take (Y/n)’s drink so it “didn’t go to waste” right after. The boy wishing Hook a good night before double checking that the god behind him truly didn’t mind walking him home. Something that the villain was sure he could do alone but there was no way that Hades or Hook would allow that, not when the boy was like this. So Hades promises Hook that he’ll be right back and wraps a hand around (Y/n)’s shoulders to drag him out of the party and back into the chilly November air. 

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     (Y/n) knew his limits well enough, he was lucky for that. The second he hit the pillow he was asleep, and now he was awake without even the ghost of a hangover looming over him. Not that he wanted to be awake, he would much rather spend his Sunday wasting the day away in his bed. But how was he meant to sleep with that incessant knocking at his door? So with a begrudging whine and stiff joints, the boy finds himself swinging his legs over the side of his bed. The knocking only seems to grow louder and more urgent as he makes his way over to the door. “I’m coming, god!” A hand reaches out to snatch the door handle, basically ripping it open. Morgie le Fay all but tumbles into his room with the motion, center of gravity being thrown off as the wood he was leaning on is ripped from him. And he looks worse for wear, sweat dampened neck and dark bags under his squinted eyes. 

   “What?” He recoils at the sound of his boyfriend’s voice as if it bit him, a pout crossing over chapped lips. “Can you quiet down? My head is killing me.” (Y/n) rolls his eyes, scoffing as he goes to close his door. “Then go home.” A foot is thrown in the path of the door, stopping him from closing his boyfriend out. “I woke up after a party without you.” There’s this odd sense of disappointment hanging off of his words, eyes seeming to pout more than his lips already did. “Yeah, I’d assume so. I left hours before you did.” Morgie pushes his way into the room at that, softly closing the door behind him. “You did?” “Yeah,” there’s a scoff dripping off his lips as he makes his way back to his bed, “Which you would have noticed if you gave me so much as a minute of thought this past week.” Morgie frowns, leaning against the door with his arms crossing over his chest, “You didn’t walk home alone, did you? You should’ve come and got me. I don’t want you to walk around at night like that.” 

   “No, Hades walked me home.” Morgie nods, looking over at the boy curling up in his bed. (Y/n) obviously trying to make himself smaller as he attempts to talk about his feelings. As if he was doing something wrong. “So why did you ask Hades instead of your boyfriend?” He cuts Morgie a look, rolling his eyes, “I didn’t ask Hades, he just knows me well enough to know when something is wrong.” Morgie raises his brows, “And I don’t know you? I know you, I can tell when something is wrong.” It earns him a laugh, a twisted and broken one that makes his skin crawl. “You do, do you? Okay, then why did we originally go to the mall last Saturday?” And his stomach falls with his confidence. How was Morgie ever meant to come back from this one?

@an-absolute-waste-of-space

[moonshine-nightlight]

It is a statement of how good the story is that I was like "Oh, now I'm gonna reread NWWD and comment as I go :)" but suddenly I'm near the end of the story and realized I just automatically kept clicking next chapter because I had to keep reading hdkshskshs So I guess a third reread of the story is soon to come with actual comments XD

In the meantime! I had a question! So Bilmont is my favorite secondary character in the story. I know he doesn't appear that much after the first act but the moment he established himself as an ally I couldn't help but become very fond of him haha

So I wanted to ask! If I'm not mistaken, protag doesn't tell Dale during the story that the steward knows of his identity as well. (Obviously there wasn't much of a chance), but afterwards if she does tell Dale, what is his reaction? Especially since that now means not one, but two humans found out on their own about his nature and decided to help him stay hidden. (Even if of course it was the protag that carried most of that responsibility). Bilmont was the one to warn protag of Archibald's suspicions after all.

Though the thought of both Dale and Bilmont continuing to coexist around each other with that small piece of info unrevealed is also pretty funny XD

Oh! And I had another thought that technically Bilmont is one of the few people that the peotag and Dale wouldn't have to worry about when they eventually have children because he would not be a cause of worry if they accidentally showed their demonic nature around him XD

@roaring-letters

Thanks for sending in this ask months ago! Between work and tumblr inbox errors/spam, I didn’t hav a chance to answer until now so thanks for ur patience!

aw, that’s such a wonderful compliment to the story! thank you! I’m glad it holds up on multiple re-reads ^^

Bilmont is an interesting character, even if he might not seem like it on the surface, because he’s kinda boring? (but I like characters that on the surface seem boring lol) He’s just trying to do his job and manage everyone in the castle as best he can with the least amount of drama. He is also supposed to representative of the attitude of a Northridge servants in general in the story: they do their jobs and try not to get involved in noble shenanigans. They see the nobles as sort of, prone to lofty ideals/games/messes and prefer to stay out of it which is really why Dale hasn’t been turned in. Northridge servants in particular are very good at just, I’m cleaning this fireplace and I don’t see or hear anything else lol There are a couple of reasons for that and it does have to do both with the general culture of the area and the Northridge family in general, who are less interested in petty rivalries—except human Dale, which he learned more in the palace when he was training to be a knight, spending a lot of time away from home, without parents/siblings/etc to discourage that sort of thing and with highly dramatic friends who encouraged it

Everytime human!Dale came home, the servants did notice that attitude and were mildly concerned for when he’d take over, especially given how quiet things had been the last decade with grandmother retired and before that, spending as much time in the legislature away from Northridge—letting the fief run itself more/from a distance. Which is what they hoped Dale would do, go be frivolous in the capital and leave them to themselves lol

Digressing from all that and focusing on ur actual question lol, Dale knows that Bilmont knows. Bilmont doesn’t know that Dale knows he knows. His valet, Mr. Murray, knows—hard to keep it a secret from someone working so closely with you and Dale asked Murray about how he was found etc. Human!Dale did know the servants in general knew about at least some of his demonic studies, he just correctly guessed they’re mind their own business and was enough of a self-centered and short-tempered man to have arranged for the one person who did said something to his grandparents about some books he definitely didn’t have sent very far away and injured. He bribed/threatened Mr. Murray while he was “sick” after possessing Dale’s body and knew Bilmont was involved in finding him. Originally, demon!Dale was in survival/getting the hang of things mode, trying to see if he’d even be able to keep his identity under wraps and he hadn’t decided if he would stay. He was testing Bilmont to some degree in chapter 4, to see what made him take notice and what didn’t, to see if he (as a standard northridge servant) would try to spill the beans. Bilmont didn’t, but he might have—if the reader hadn’t talked to him, not that Dale knows that.

Dale isn’t sure he can manage to stay/wants to stay until the tournament arc is done and he realizes he really really wants to keep this life. That’s when he revealuates how he’s handling things/people.

Dale was only surprised the reader knew because a) he’d specifically tried not to let them know (especially once deciding he wanted to stay and he decided he liked them) and b) the reader isn’t from northrige and so he thought they had no reason to do something for the sake of keeping peace in northridge, and c) is a noble who could enact change/be believed on a larger scale. He just never thought the reader would find out and do nothing without a “good reason” to keep his secret to which he didn’t see the reader having in the way he saw the servants did. Also he thought he was on top of who knew, again why so surprised reader did know without him realizing.

He was counting on Bilmont thinking he wasn’t any worse than human!Dale or at least not worth the trouble or too scared of him to do anything. In the beginning at least. Once Dale works directly with him more and is able to see past human!Dale’s more negative opinions of him, he switches from keeping Bilmont wary to bribery like the others lol. Very, if I take care of u, u take care of me and we can all just live our lives. He’s also able to better appreciate that Bilmont is damn good at his job, in a way human!Dale kinda couldn’t due to his own experiences/prejudice. Demon!Dale, while having the memories of a noble was not one. He’s been on lower ends of the ladder in different demon places and knows often you just let the boss do their own thing and keep your head down.

They do not have an honest conversation until, like you mentioned, the topic of kids who can’t control themselves becomes more of a thing that cant be ignored. Bilmont is very uncomfortable with the whole conversation and Dale is amused by that. They work better together when Bilmont forgets Dales a demon now and doesn’t get freaked out by it. And Dale isn’t the best at setting people at ease, if he even thinks to do so beyond general pretending to be human. The reader helps keep everything steady with them. Bilmont is very unsettled by the children though lol. One in particular thinks Bilmont’s very funny when he freaks out. that gets better as they get older.

Now, Dale does try to keep more servants from finding out once he decided to stay, but he knew that Murray, Bilmont, another footman, and a maid—Ms Dearden actually from chapter 2—all knew about his nature due to being involved in finding him/caring for him while he was still getting strength/control in the beginning. Again, he threaten/bribes them and then leaves it alone beyond keeping an eye on them. Bilmont is the highest ranking one which is why he tried to feel him out first. Murray of course he works with most closely in general.

Sorry for the very long answer, I think I went on a couple different tangents, but it’s a part of the story that I didn’t get to explore much on the page so to speak. The limits of the story being reader POV lol. I’m always happy to ramble about NWWD though!

[thhouseofblack]

I could swear a while ago I sent an ask mentioning how I can't wait for everyone's reactions to The Underworld with Anticlea and Ody's first break down of many (+ the fact you'll also add Agamemnon's fate and the others) but I can't find it anywhere so I'm sending it again. Anyway yeah very much looking forward to it xD

I'm sorry my inbox is a mess – I just reply to the first thing I see 😭

but I'm super excited for it too, the scene in the underworld in the Odyssey is one of my favourites – Achilles, Ajax, Agamemnon, all these people are going to get the shock of their lives, it's so much fun!!

[aamy2100982]

what comic would be the best to start reading venom comics? (as a newcomer to reading comics in general)

It's been DAYS since you put this in my inbox, sorry I didn't answered sooner. I think I once said that I don't consider myself the right person to recommend comics because I myself started this journey without knowing anything and starting with the whole 2018 event that turned Eddie into a god and whatever. BUT! I can give you a path to where Venom comics start so you don't have to search through all the mess.

If you want to know some lore, you have to keep in mind that Venom started out as a villain and the symbiote was introduced long before Eddie. And I don't recommend reading by date necessarily, because you're going to swallow the thousand and one Spiderman comics from the 60s to the 90s when Venom finally became independent as a character.

So you can know that the first appearance of the symbiote was in:

MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS (1984) issue #8

Spiderman's entire journey with the symbiote lasts from

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) issue #252 to #258

Spiderman has two suits, a cloth one and the symbiote, just in case you ever see a cover of Spiderman wearing the black suit but then notice it's not really the symbiote. It's like only 6 issues.

Which is funny, because Peter sometimes washed the symbiote like it was clothes without knowing xd

After being separated from Peter, we don't see the symbiote until much later. in the epilogue of:

FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) issue #274

In which the symbiote escapes from Reed Richards' lab

and we don't see it again until:

WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985)

Where they try to join Peter again and we see the iconic scene where Spiderman takes off the symbiote with the help of the church bells

Interestingly, this only happens in the first issue and then the symbiote is not relevant until...

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) ISSUE #299

Where at the end of the pages we are introduced for the first time to the infamous VENOM!

And this is where the important part comes in:

The whole issue #300 is totally dedicated to them, very important, because I think it sets out what the character was like from the beginning

And here we can stop spewing lore and talk about some comics that are just plain fun

If you want to read about Venom in their Villain stage I can honestly only tell you that it's a short story

There are many, so I'm going to put only the ones that are in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963)

As his notable threat to Peter's life

#315 - #317

#332 - #333

#346 - #347

The Birth of Carnage

#361 - #363

And finally

#374 - #375

Where Venom and Spiderman make a peace pact and Venom officially becomes an anti-hero.

About his anti-hero phase, I think the most important thing is to start with the

Lethal Protector from 1993

There is also Venom: Pyre Funeral, crossover with Punicher

Venom: The Enemy Within, crossover with MorbiusVenom: The Enemy Within (1994)

There are several others like The Hunger or The Madness but my main problem with the 90's is that they have very dark and edgy writing which can be confusing at times xd

So you can also read the Lethal Protectors of 2022 and 2023, which are less heavy and are written, in fact, by one of the co-creators of Venom, so the essence of the character is not lost.

There's a lot more to it, but I think that's all I can say to make it less of a drag, especially if you're just starting out with comics. It was a pain for me too and I spent more time on this than you think

Again, sorry for the delay, at this point you've probably already asked someone else xd

[newkatzkafe2023]

Hi! I'm unsure if you do ask for the incorrect verse for the Wukong or not, and if not just disregard this! But I was wondering if you'd do something along the lines of s/o learning Chinese, and they go to say something to them and somehow mess it up xD I apologize if you're not taking quests though, I'm blind for not seeing it 😅

WHAT?!?! I've been telling people that my inbox has been open for months. Thank god you were actually listening I will be more than happy to answer your request Please keep them coming😳😳😳😳🥳🥳🥳🥳

Ok so (Y/N) has been teaching herself Chinese for months from online Classes to books she got from the library. You wanted to surprise your husbands by saying I love you in Chinese I'm sure you can imagine how that worked out😏 but unfortunately when the day came you chocked infront of him and now the surprise is ruined.

(Lmk Wukong): He was shocked to find you were learning Chinese behind his back, and you were trying to say something Meaningful. He's Shookth, but he will start laughing a bit when you messed up on the pronunciation. Don't pay any mind to that part He's more in love with you then ever.

(Nezha Reborn Wukong) Ok he Cringes a bit when you mess up but he's smart enough to know what your Trying to say and therefore he responds back to you in Chinese as well so don't feel to bad He'll teach and help you practice, He also loves you more than ever.

(Mk Reborn Wukong) He's like what the hell is the point of this when you try to say you love him in his language. when he finds that you think you would connect with him better if You literally spoke his language then I guess he'll appreciate it,But just because you Messed up doesn't mean he hates it he'll just lowkey help you practice but Don't tell anyone Also be ready to argue with him in Chinese too🤦‍♀️.

(Hero is back wukong) He Calmly correct you on the pronunciation of what you're saying. Then he tells you that he loves you back. He finds it intriguing that you seem to want to learn And communicate with him and that might make him feel special. So congrats he loves the surprise🥰🥰🥰.

(Netflix Wukong) he's totally gonna laugh. Just imagine somebody trying to talk to you in your butchered native Language it's gonna be a bit funny but also mildly offensive but he's not gonna think so. It's sweet how you want to talk to him In his language and there's just something special about that. So he loves how you want to communicate with him in his language And it might be useful if he wants to gossip about the people around him with you.

So rather they wanna admitted or not they love the idea and also love you🥰🥰🥰

Feel Free to Reblog 😇👍

[b33tlejules]

Honor Bound ate my entire weekend and i blame you XD. Thanks for the rec! Also, would love to hear more about Parel! 👀 How did their run go? (only if you want to share, no pressure!)

Aaa this got buried in my inbox!! but YAY I'm glad the rot has spread!!

This is my beautiful butch Parel Tanse (they/them), former field medic in their late 30's who got severe head trauma from trying to save civilians </3

Traditional doodle i colored on my phone for fun <3

Honor Bound spoilers below vvv

Here's the summary I sent @localcryptic when he asked me how my run went:

Got initially really close with Matia (she/her), cuddlin and kissin n shit. She taught Tanse more about mechanics, and in turn Tanse has been helping out more around the school grounds. They then realize "Heyyyyy Nezrah (also she/her) you're kinda. yknow" and Nezrah's like "lieutenant......" and then they slowburn for a while. And then Tanse gets fucked up while helping clean up after the earthquake and has to do a Hospital Bedside Confession (just like fallen hero fr) because Matia's like. "Hi the vibes. The vibes are saying we should all date." And now Military Autistic #1 and #2 with their ray of sunshine former explorer maybe cannibal all decide "Yeah. We gay." And then Nezrah drags Tanse into the pesticide stuff, Tanse is lowkey leading Fiore (milf) on but they genuinely care for her and Catarina. So it breaks their heart when they have to lie to Fiore's face and then leave in the middle of the night with smuggled pesticides. Nezrah gets promoted to an Elite, while Tanse decides to turn down that promotion and quit the army on a high note. They go back to being a security guard at the school, Fiore and Savarel aren't talking to Tanse anymore (WAAAA), and the polycule is relatively unharmed by the war crimes (Matia is still left in the dark about it, but she doesn't seem to mind too bad). It's a bittersweet ending tbh

TLDR: Nezrah/Tanse/Matia lesbian polycule real. I feel SO BAD about messing up Tanse's relationship with Fiore but oh well.

[m4fios0]

💜This is kind of for Mod… If this is awkward, it’s because my brain is a constant mess, and I cannot keep track of multiple thoughts for the life of me. xP

Also because my wording is funky when I can’t find the ‘perfect’ words- which I often feel like I just don’t…

(Note this isn’t about you doing anything wrong, just checking about some things.. also this is kind of long- sorry for flooding your inbox xd)

1st thing I wanted to say:

I feel like I didn’t realize sooner what a ‘System’ or a ‘Fictive’ was- Sorry if the curse-bunny thing was annoying, sometimes I impulse send asks just to get myself to be brave enough to actually send anything… I also hope the ‘Shades of Grey’ roleplay-list thing didn’t actually worry you—Tbh you were prob too busy raging at Dream Game to care about any of that stuff though, uhm-

If it did bother you at all, I’m sorry about that- I know I can be annoying, and sometimes I fail to keep myself from being that way xd

I’ll try to chill out, and add onto other people’s Asks with more ‘plushy in the washer’ ahh stuff…

2nd thing:

I might keep any roleplay starters I do send more chill than I originally planned to, since—I forget some people wouldn’t exactly like more tense situations.. also because I know the chaotic scenes in my own brain often don’t fit into any writings I’ve made, or just- anything I guess…

Would you prefer that? Or- Because I’m not too sure if you would, based on just your rules…

TL;DR:

Took me way too long to realize what a ‘System’ was—Wasn’t sure how closely you felt about the character, if that even makes sense. I kind of think I have an idea myself, but it’s likely a different thing…

Not sure if you get anxious, or unsure how to respond, often in roleplays if you do in asks.. so I’m kinds rethinking whether or not to even engage, kind of-

I’m hoping we’re still good though?

You don’t have to answer this publicly, or at all, I’ll try to chill out with what I send though so I don’t just spam annoyingly regardless…

-Hat Obsessed ‘Anon’ (I guess?.. my friend better not recognize that name xd)

Go, my ask! With all your flaws and likely-improper grammar!

your asks are okay. granted, repetitive, they were fine. i don't entirely remember the shades of grey in all honesty.

you're perfectly fine. if you're referring to the boxes of the soldiers, that waaass a bit overboard- and kinda out of pocket lmaoo.

i do get unsure of how to respond a lot - if I don't reply to a roleplay response or ask, it's not that I didn't want to, it's most likely that i just couldn't. lol

[saurongorthaur9]

Hi! As I am taking part in my "leaving positive messages in people's inboxes" Christmas initiative, I would love to point out how much I love your writing and your ability to evoke emotions through it. Before stumbling upon Gorthauro Estel, I had never really cared for Sauron and now he's one of my favorite characters. The Lady of Ithilien wouldn't exist without Gorthauro Estel, so I kind of owe it to you. I also love our discussions and I would talk Maiarin customs with you all day if I could!

I hope you had an awesome Christmas and I hope you'll have an even better new year!

Aw, thanks so much @annabawritersdream :) Sorry for not responding sooner; I don't know if you saw my author's note at the end of the most recent Gorthauro Estel update, but I'm currently in the middle of preparing for a gigantic move to start a new job, and my life has been pretty topsy-turvy these last few weeks to say the least!

I'm so glad Gorthauro Estel was able to open you up to our favorite fiery, overdramatic, mess of a Maia XD He's such a bundle of trauma and drama. And I'm glad my story was able to inspire your own epic foray into the world of Tolkien fanfiction.

I hope you have a splendid end of the year and start to 2025! Always feel free to drop by to talk Maiarin customs :)

[randomeanonjustwatching]

If it’s okay if you can do quest Cuphead x shy reader?

Imma do headcanons, but thank you for popping in my inbox!

Quest Cuphead x Shy Reader

Definitely met you through Mugs. Definitely.

He also probably talks for you when you're too nervous to say anything, and threatens the people who tease you for being quiet.

His first impression of you was that you were afraid of him, so he tried to be more calm then his snarky and cocky attitude.

Flower Crowns. You two. Have an obsession with flower crowns. (XD)

During the time Mugman was in the hospital, you were his rock. He did not let you leave within the span of 4 feet of him until the big old chase scene happened, where you'd lost track of where he went till the hospital.

Felix is the most comfy with you, and you're pretty comfy with him, so Cuphead's pretty jealous and ends up snuggling with you in the tent repeating that your his.

Still doesn't let you outta his site, nor Mugs.

I bet you like drawing, and yet only let the brothers see your work.

I also bet Cuphead drinks a lot, and probably goes two ways with his emotions, so you're either dealing with a crying mess or a flirty jokester.

Jackpot, the kitty cat. Cuphead buys so many treats for him. You just laugh at his antics.

(That’s what I got right now! Thanks again for sending an ask!)