#or fun snippit

[silverechosandblankmasks]

The only bad thing about Gem and Joel's team up is, well, they actually have the means and the skill and the luck to do it.

But, you know, if a team makes it to the end, there can only be one.

And we've seen that except... they aren't the type to give the win to the other, they worked too hard, too proud of their skills, and it would feel like a disservice to the other to try and hand it off.

They aren't the type to sling bloody punches at each other in a cactus ring, begging for apologies and singing their sorrows.

They aren't the type to promise an honored deal with crossed fingers only to turn and twist and laugh maniacally as they betray due to the desperation of time ticking inevitably away

They aren't the type to twist bitterly and finally end up together, one reaching only finally so they aren't alone for the other to throw it away in what they think is what is wanted

They aren't the type to dance around and ignore hearing that the other doesn't want the win, ignoring it because they don't want to be alone only for the other to die silently without realizing and left wondering

No

Either of them could win. Statistically Joel has beaten Gem more than she has him, but that doesn't mean she can't win, Joel gets flustered easy. Joel tends to get more reckless and take the long shot that pays off, but Gem tends to flounder if caught off guard.

I think, if they are at the end there will be no promises or honor duels or gifted or taken wins, I think they'll just lunge. Not like a desperate wolf bites, but as an acknowledgement to who they are as people, bloodthirsty and fun and wanting to win. Maybe they will, at best, mention fight club and maybe negotiate the same rules, leather or no armor with wooden swords, but this is not an honor battle of forced apart partners nor is it a grief stricken apology to make the game end.

And I think one of them will die laughing as they go. Maybe disappointed but proud because they almost got the other and they did it together

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[dragonpyre]

16, wee woo show 😌

16. "God, I'm so sorry, it'll be over soon, I promise."

Send me a whump prompt and character and I'll write a snippit

Part of Buck wanted to laugh at the irony of the situation. An accident that ended with a piece of rebar sticking through him. That was Chimney’s thing, not his. The other - much bigger part of him - was near blind from agony. “Hey, kid, stay with us,” someone -  probably Bobby - pleaded. As much as Buck respected the man, he’d really rather pass out now. “We need that tourniquet!” He heard Eddie shout from above him. Oh god, were they gonna cut his leg off? The rebar went right through the meat of his thigh, there was no way he was keeping it. Oh god, he was gonna lose his leg. He’d never get to be a firefighter again. And after all he’d been through to get this far- “Focus on me, Buck. Right here.” Brown eyes drifted into view. They looked really wet. Huh, was it raining? “Okay, on three,” Bobby’s voice sounded. Something was wrapped around his leg. “One.” Hands on his shoulders. “Two.” Someone gave his hand a quick squeeze. “Three!” AGONY! Holy fuck. Shitshitshitshit oh god, oh god make it stop, make it stop! “Buck!” That was Eddie. His voice was accompanied by the pain around his leg growing. “God, I’m so sorry, it’ll be over soon, I promise.” “Someone get this rebar cut!” Black spots were dancing across Buck’s vision, and he wished they would just pull him under. Please. Please, please, please, oh god. “Hey, we’re gonna get you out,okay? Just hold on. Just a bit longer.” Buck had always believed Eddie before, so he chose to do so now. Just a bit longer. Just a bit longer.

[galactia]

You see the frost kick up around him in a maelstrom of biting ice and howling wind. It flies out to his sides, forming a wall to his left and right. Sharp and deadly, prepared to cut flesh, this cryo is beyond what you would normally see him wield, and you realize you might have underestimated him, for all this time.

For he stands now at the fore of Mondstadt's gates, facing the army of abyssal spawn that clamor at the bridge, a dark, roiling cloud behind them.

The knights at his back, under his command, whisper prayers to the Anemo Archon.

Kaeya Alberich-Ragnvindr speaks no such prayers. He raises his sword and hisses a, "This is my home. You will not have it."

[majorproblems77]

If you're still taking requests to help with your writers block, what about a crack fic of one of the boys eating a food that's usually weird to eat alone?

Like, salsa but no chips or something like that lol

Or putting one of the boys in some super mundane task that someone interupts at the wrong time and it just looks funny

Idk haha

Alright. I'm here for it. Here you go Anon, thanks for the inspo!

"Wind... What's that?"

Warriors had walked into the room, placing his pile of books down on the table in front of him.

"Salsa." He said nonchalantly in return, not looking at the man in question as he returned to his bowl.

"Salsa?" Warriors questioned

"Need I say it again? Salsa Warriors. Salsa." He said pointing his spoon towards the older man, then he shovelled another spoonful into his mouth.

"Just..." Warriors raised a hand to his forehead, the other sitting under his elbow. "Why?" He moved the hand on his head outward, waving it towards the youngest.

"Couldn't find any nachos..."

"I was just at the supermarket?" Placing a loaf of bread on the counter, he looked at the youngest expectantly.

"Couldn't get a hold of you." He looked at the spoon, a pout on his face.

"So instead, you decided to just.... eat the salsa, by itself?"

"No. I had sour cream too, but that's gone now." He smiled, as he scraped at his bowl, not wanting to waste anything. "Oh yeah, we need salsa and sour cream next time you go to the shops."

"Honestly Tempest, what are we going to do with you....?"

"You're going to buy me more salsa." He gave a knowing smile.

Warriors gave a sigh before chuckling.

"I'll ask Time to pick some up on the way home." He went for his books again. Wind leaning across the table and placing a hand on his.

"We both know Time doesn't finish for another four hours. Then he's meeting with Twilight and Wild to see that film they've been waiting to see."

"Then You'll just have to wait." He responded back, peeling the other's hand off his and shuffling the books into a neat pile.

"Ask Sky." Wind tried.

"Sky's at work?!"

"Ask Sky. He'll get me salsa." The youngest crossed his arms, pouting.

"I'm not calling Sky while he's working on aircraft wind. You can wait." He rolled his eyes, shaking his head. Noticing he still had his instructor's bag on, he flung it over his shoulders, placing it on a chair.

"Then you get it."

"Wind I have work to do." He waved his hand in front of him. Towards his instructor's book. He had some important stuff to do.

"No. You don't. You get it." The youngest seemed to physically shrink. Sinking into the chair he widened his eyes and pouted again.

"Tempest..." The youngest knew warriors couldn't resist him like this. 'Puppy dog eyes...' Of course.

"Pleaseeeeeeeeee?"

"Tempest...." Why was he the only one not immune to them? They didn't work on any of the others. Why in Hylias name did they work on him.

"Please........"

Sighing warriors eventually relented. Knowing he wouldn't get any work done if he kept saying no.

"What one do you want?" He sighed, giving the youngest a fond smile as he looked over to him.

"The spicy one!" Wind perked up immediately, a smile spreading across his faster than light.

"You want some nachos too?"

"No. But sour cream would be great. Thanks Warriors."

Rolling his eyes, warriors grabbed his Keys off the hook. "I can't believe I'm doing this..." He told himself as he stepped out of the apartment.

A quick one, but fun! Thanks again anon!

[incense-and-iron]

ARR has soooo many little places to visit and explore! It’s always nice to find some little more than forgotten areas and relax in them, wondering how busy they may have been at one point and enjoy the peace of not being in loud and busy environments all the time. @woltourney

[izysaycrabs]

WOOHOO ARTFIGHTTT

For @snippit-crickit

https://www.instagram.com/crickitt_?igsh=MWFoZGo1emtqcmxzNg==

With this attack, I wanted to replicate something physical and tactile. The illustration on its own was cool, but what if it went one step further and looked like it was on a retro magazine cover?? I looked into Polish magazines and discovered 'Fantastyka Czasopismo'. With that, I had all the reference I needed :D It was so satisfying dressing up this piece with creases, scratches, barcodes and logos, making it look like a scan of a magazine that's probably spent a longggg time on a shelf somewhere... I also looked at some old books around my house for reference hehe. This was a really fun attack to make, and I loved combining illustrative and graphic design elements together!

[fossilclaws]

AF attack on @snippit-crickit! Such a fun character to draw 🚂

[spoopywhiskers]

At the mercy of tumblr compression for this one, but attack on @snippit-crickit

Im really proud of myself on this such a fun goober to draw!

[snippit-crickit]

Hiya Snippit! I absolutely adore your artwork, its such an inspiration to me!! Your colours, textures, and sheer energy and mood that you put into each work is absolutely fantastic!

I do have a question on how you make your backgrounds, whether it's a scene, abstract, or just atmospheric. I always seem to struggle with them myself, and I was wondering what tends to be your thought process for making them? Keep up the amazing work!!

Hiii thank you so much : D!!! Hmm i think what id reccomend is doing small color keys for stuff and using references : ]

for example- heres some styleframes for a student film ill possibly be developing and im basing it off deep sea photos

same goes for these color keys with moustache guy!! i took some reference photos of the nyc subway and some other metros, thought about how i want the tint change from pretty neutral to a ominous green

I think once you have a good color key you can think about the render,, James gurney has a really good book on color theory if you wanna check it out! also i am guilty of using overlays often, i used to think of it as cheating but now i think this is an aid and its here for me to use it as for other tips i reccomend drawing a grid and putting it in perspective, if theres a floor in your frame

you can delete it afterwards but it will help your brain on how to place things You can take it a step further if youre drawing an interior and draw a simple 2d room plan with a grid, stretch it in perspective and "extrude" it

Overall i also did a lot of studies so that mustve helped as well, if youre sitting in a place with your sketchbook, do a study of it! Pen and paper, its fun because you can look back atthem in a few years and remember how your room looked like or where youve been... Also if youre bored by studies you can draw them and put your character in them to make them feel more personal : ] Good luck!

[terkaterr]

attack on @snippit-crickit

I LOOOOOVE looooong characters!!!!!! this whimsical pupper was so fun to draw

[lsunstreakerl]

lil snippit from "honey, your father". at this point it's more of a proof of concept than anything lol. I promise I'm writing it.

the good news is I'm on break now! so you can all expect to see a decrease on the ficlet side of things and an increase in AO3 updates :) it's just spring break though so it's only a week, don't get too excited

Seb POV, 800 words!

Daniel's new teammate is tiny. The kid's a "prodigy", and the media keeps trying to paint him in a mythical light, a new golden boy to fill the void Sebastian has left behind.

As if.

Honestly, the next golden boy better be Danny, for all the work Seb's put into him. This younger generation doesn't get it, but Danny- Seb's pretty proud of what he and Red Bull have managed. Sure, he's got his own set of problems, but they all do, it's part of being in Red Bull.

It'll be interesting to see how Daniel handles having a rookie. Personally, Seb thinks he's a little bit young for it still, but whatever.

He's got his own set of problems, Finn shaped with a permanent frown and a jawline to die for. It's a tad bit distracting, honestly. Sure, he's in Ferrari- prancing horse and Rosso Corsa, all that fun stuff- but if he doesn't sleep with Kimi at least once he'll be letting down the Redbull legacy.

Danny and Max will need to grow into it. The kid's too young- not even a legal adult in some countries. He's a bit of an oddball, now that Seb thinks about it.

He's practically permanently attached to Daniel. Or Rosberg, actually. Seb almost wants to be offended, because if the little limpet wanted a German buddy, Seb is literally right here. Nico's not Red Bull, or even properly German either, which is a double offense.

Maybe Seb needs to step in here. Nico's been on a complete bender with Lewis, and their mess is screwing with the rest of the paddock. Nico doesn't have time to be dealing with an aggressive little tag-along.

Maybe Seb can come off as an older brother figure. Max seems desperate for some kind of family, anything at all to cling to- it's gotten him attached to Nico, so it clearly can't be that hard.

Maybe Seb can encourage him to temper that flame a bit. Settle into his role, his job. He's there to collect any leftover points and scraps Daniel leaves him, and he clearly needs to be reminded of that.

Sebastian nods to himself. This is a good plan. It gives Nico some breathing room to figure out how to next best fuck with Lewis, which is an advantage for everyone, it gives Seb something to toy around with for a bit, and it might even make Danny's life easier.

Never let it be said that Seb isn't a good senior- he's clearly still looking out for his little Australian rookie. A residual fondness for the accent, the dark hair.

That's about where the similarities between Mark and Daniel end. Mark had been something else entirely, blown into Sebastian's life with a brutal ferocity, never gave an inch even when Seb gave his most angelic smile.

He'd fucked Sebastian through the mattress on more than one occasion. Seb remembers it fondly- Mark probably only remembers it in therapy.

Daniel, though. He'd been so eager to please, wild hair and braces hanging onto Seb's every word. It was out of character, but-

Seb hadn't had the heart to break him in like the others. He was even a little bit sweet about it, showing Danny how the paddock worked, who to go to after a rough race, how to look up from under dark lashes to get whatever he wanted.

Jenson helped too, because Daniel pulls off the young and eager bottom look now, but Seb can already tell his rookie is going to be a leader. He knows what he wants, knows how to get it, leans more naturally towards commanding than submitting.

He still has to serve his time, just like the rest of them. It's tradition.

Max, on the other hand-

He's boyish, reminds Seb of a gangly little colt, long limbs with no idea where to put them. He's aggressive and snappish, and it's going to take more than just Daniel to break him in.

Sebastian had almost assumed his older Toro Rosso teammate would do it, based off the rumors of the explosive fighting between the boys fathers. It would be a natural course of action, getting a hierarchy established, but instead it almost seems like Max has wormed his way into Carlos' heart. His Spanish teammate is too soft on him, too fond. Danny seems like he might be falling for it too, which is concerning.

Seb taught him better than that. So did Jenson, and so did Daniel himself, with the way he came into his seat. He knows better.

It's okay, Seb doesn't mind doing Danny one last little favor. He'll get the rookie- Max- all figured out, soften him up and do the hard work for him, make it easier on Daniel when he comes in and crushes his career.

It's a solid plan.

[majorproblems77]

WIP Wednesday!

Here is the promised snippet from my Whumptober prompts

:)

TW : Bonds, unable to escape,

Day 11 - Captivity

The first thing Wind felt when he awoke was pain.

He couldn’t remember what had happened, the last thing he knew he was collecting water. From the stream. He blinked then, well. He was here.

Where ever here is…

Fighting off the urge to shake his head in hopes the headache would clear. He looked around him. The room he was in was small. Quiet. Bar’s covered the doorway and there were no windows. Taking gage of his situation he spotted a few things. His hands were bound to the armrests of the chair he was sitting on. His feet were also tied to it, all be it loosely. There was a rope tied around his middle. Which was tight, but not hurting just yet.

How was he going to get out of this one…

“The prisoner isn’t the one we want. But he may be able to lead us to the others.” Muffled voiced down the hall indicated that someone was nearby and getting closer.

“He’ll give us the information. Then we make an example of him to the others.” A deeper voice. The leader maybe?

“Hey there. How’s the head?” Followed by a cackle.

The voice wouldn’t get a face it seems, as two figures entered the room, a taller man and a smaller one. Look’s textbook to him. Both adorned in red.

Alright Link. Remember what Warriors taught you.

“Alright Champion… If I should call you that.”

[diamondzart]

ArtFight attack on @snippit-crickit ! This guy stole my heart at first sight, this design is absolutely amazing, had a lot of fun trying to not turn him into a big mess of limbs and antennas while seeking for a good dynamic pose 😆

[anniflamma]

I love all of your Epic god designs, the bits of animals work so well, did not know Ares was assosiated with snakes until seeing your snippit of God Games.

I am also very curious about how you'd depict the gods that don't show up in Epic, like Hades or Artimis? Or just what animal you'd likely take insperation from?

Thabkyou for your art and animatics, they are very inspiring!

I was surprised too when I did my little research on him. I had planned to associate him more with the boar, and I even had some ideas involving the wolf. But when I saw that the serpent is almost everywhere when it comes to Ares, I just had to include that. And I think it's pretty neat that Athena and Ares become so similar to each other, that both are connected to snakes in a way.

As for Hades and Artemis, well, Hades would be a ram, and Artemis a bear! But it would be fun to have her as a guinea fowl because Apollo is a swan.

[toomanythoughts2]

I've been thinking a lot more of Post-Klok Pre-Series Toki and I keep coming up with so many missing scenes on his development.

I've been really thinking on how Toki's role in the band, a lot of times, is the "younger brother" arche type, which is obvious, but there's also a lot of snippits in the show that really highlight just how ingrained it is in their mind that Toki was once a child or very young when he joined. In "Dethclown", Nathan yells at Toki to not run because it's wet (near the hot tub) when Toki goes to get the door for Rockso (also the whole, "I thought we agreed--no clowns?"/"No, we didn't agreededs on nothings. We all just yelled and then he was beaten. That was our conclusions." - Very older brother/younger brother argument) (Also, Skwisgaar telling Toki he doesnt have to overcompensate, that they'll all pay more attentions to him -- very older brother energy). In "Dethecution", Nathan tells Toki, "Toki you may clear the table when you feel it is time." How many times do you think Toki cleared the table as a kid when he was living in the apartment or wherever they stayed before Mordhaus was complete? Toki can barely cook (granted, he made chicken tenders in "Diversityklok" but this like a decade after the time we're talking about, so that doesn't count.) but the others do have a few skills. It was probably a chore of his while living with the band. In "Dethcamp", (which is arguably the most family dynamic-esque episode in the entire show) Nathan is seen picking up Toki's clothes, helping him pack for camp, gifting him something he knows Toki would like, and defending him from bullies. He also called Toki, "Little guy" when he said how much he misses him. Pickles is seen defending Toki from Skwisgaar and Murderface's bad talking, while Murderface and Skwisgaar rag on Toki because deserts always have to be made sugar free and they can't watch scary movies with him around. In the episodes where Toki gets wrapped up in Murderface's schemes, a lot of the hatred or aggravation from the other three, never seems to be on Toki, but more so Murderface. Like how parents get mad at older siblings for getting their younger siblings into stuff because they don't believe that the younger siblings would have done it by themselves. Like in "Dethsiduals", it's very clear that Toki is just along for the ride, even going against some of the things Murderface says while in court. All of this just screams that Toki is, unfortunately, still seen as this younger "child" because that's how the band first met him and treated him. Now on to the fun part!

I don't think that the band was overly parenting, they're still rockstars, they're still assholes. But this is a level of care and structure in the band that definitely shows that they did something to help Toki. Or things they they choose not to do if Toki was a minor when he joined.

For one, I've been really loving the idea that Skwisgaar had a very strict "No sex in the house if Toki is there" due to his own personal traumas with his mother. Toki did a lot of 7/11 runs with other band members or by himself if Skwisgaar brought someone home. Like, he would see Toki and a part of him yearned to be protect in the way he wishes he was protected. So, he did not have sex when Toki was at the house. Now, once he's 18, that goes out the window but Toki is now a legal adult and needs to deal with it.

I also like the idea that Toki did not understand a shower set up and was taking baths from the sink. Like, he would look at the shower knob and immediately freak out. He just wouldn't understand it. So, Pickles ends up teaching him the basics and Toki is so enthralled by it, he strips down immediately and gets in with Pickles still right there. (I see Toki as being very unashamed of nakedness) Pickles also helped him understand shampoo, conditioner, and basic hygiene using modern "gadgets" (deodorant in a stick or toothpaste from a plastic tube.) Pickles just didn't want another Murderface. 1 Murderface stank was enough for all of them.

Another idea that I'm honestly thinking about writing is Charles taking Toki to the mall to spend his first paycheck and going straight for the toys only to get overstimulated and freak out. Charles has to take Toki back to the car to calm down. When everyone comes back with their purchases, Toki is embarrassed that he didn't buy anything. On the way home, they pop a tire while getting gas, and the guys have to change it. Toki doesn't help (he has no idea) but he spots a store across the street from them and decides to go in without telling anyone. It ends up being a hobby store and a cashier spots him staring at the model plane, and starts explaining them to him. Toki has no clue what is being told to him, but likes the attitude of the man, so he buys one, plus some paints and brushes and other gear to go along with it. Charles rushes in after the purchases, slightly alarmed because Toki just disappeared. But Toki doesn't notice and is ready to go back to the car to show off his purchases. (Charles ABSOLEUTLY makes him hold his hand across the street and tells him to look both ways.)

I've also been thinking about what did Toki and Murderface's first scheme look like? Was it something really simple like Murderface using Toki to ask one of the guys if they could have Mexican instead of Chinese food tonight? Or was it something sneakier, like using Toki as a distraction to steal booze? Did Murderface teach him bad words with wrong meanings, and tell him to say them in front of the others? Did Murderface also get some hero worship from a very young Toki because he too played a guitar-like instrument? Murderface was probably a bad influence on Toki (they all were but...) with how to act in public, his view points on women and children, how to talk, how to have his form of "confidence".

Toki was probably never allowed to partake in interviews without Skwisgaar, Nathan, and Charles present. Skwisgaar to translate to Toki and Charles to make sure the questions were "within legal right to ask a minor". Nathan was there to make sure that their image was upheld and to intimidate the interviews from asking anything non-metal. But a lot of old footage of these interviews actually show Nathan doubling as a bodyguard around Toki from interviewers on his back and show him gently guiding him through crowds and away from people who keep asking odd things or just generally gave him an uncomfortable vibe. Nathan definitely has some kind of guidance/caregiving vibes when it comes to Toki. He does not do it to any other bandmember, just him.

Anyway, the band looks at Toki and they probably still see this version of Toki:

Ok, that's all :)

[doxiedreg]

sixth art fight attacka goes out to @snippit-crickit with their character scottie being scammed by my character dan and dear god...

this piece...

THIS PIECE!!!!

WAS SO HECKING CHALLENGING!!!

BUt I had a vision and by the gods if i wasnt going to follow it. I absolutely love scottie and the moment i read he was gullible and had bought a bunch of useless crap i just had to come up with a situation where dan would be able to scam him. So here is Scottie, on holiday to Auron city in the carribean, and he runs right into dan's trashcan of operation. Will he actually go ahead and buy this overpriced rock pet? I will leave that up to you but i thought it would be a fun lil scene. But by god I needed so many references for this piece (including taking a photo of myself for scottie's pose because finding specific poses is hell) and urban backgrounds are so not my thing. Decided to make it a lil more fun for me by adding 2 posters, a wanted poster of dan that dan tore off himself and an advert for King's casino, my character Thorn's property. It didnt quite entirely turn out the way i wanted but if i worked on it any longer my arm would fall of and i would have gone insane so it is what it is. Hope you like it though! Happy artfight every body! dont do what i do and render every art piece because you are going to murder your arm, ill probably need to take a lil break from drawing i do not want carpal tunnel no thank you