#retrouvaille

[nacregames]

IT’S ALIVEEE

ayooooo everyone here’s our entry for the Spooktober Jam 2022!!

it’s buggy, it’s not finished and we died making it, but it’s finally here:

https://nacre.itch.io/retrouvaille

we will update the game with fixes, the other endings and more overall content soon, so that you can enjoy the game at its finest 👌

[chlcavalier]

[truly-morgan]

[Youtube AU, shuangjie extra]

General | Mo Dao Zu Shi Modern AU 12-08-2021

[#mdzs youtuber AU] 

Just a silly AU imagining some of my favs as YouTubers if YouTube wasn’t banned in China (please let me know if there’s actually an equivalent to it).

[#jiangcheng] Sandu 

Jc created his account soon after wwx was kicked out of the house officially and then basically disappeared. He needed somewhere to vent and he doubted his family would ever find his account (they never).

He started by simply filming himself with his phone with barely any editing outside of cutting parts out. He was mostly talking about his day and his anxiety when it was starting to build up too much.

Then he started having a following, answering comments through videos when people wanted updates about certain events he mentioned. He slowly started doing Story time, even including one sent to him by subscribers.

When he got into college, he would even do the occasional vlog. He started to be known for being a grumpy sarcastic college student (even tho everyone can see in his interaction with people in his vlog that he seems really nice and polite).

He has different biweekly series on his channel. Storytimes for either when something interesting happened or from subscribers; reading stories he either finds online or is sent by subscribers (usually scary and supernatural ones); and the occasional vlog.

[#jiangyanli] cooking with a-li 

Jyl started her videos after starting to study cuisine (the idea totally didn’t come from jc barely being able to cook anything more than eggs and pasta).

She does recipe videos, mostly aimed towards those who want to start cooking but might feel overwhelmed. She sometimes makes more complicated dishes.  She focuses on cooking but also experiments more with baking, which is a series of her getting better at that skill.

She has another series called “Cooking/baking with Didi” where she and jc follow a receipt together when jc is free to make one with her.

[#weiwuxian] Yiling Laozu 

Wwx has a channel about art and experiment, sometimes mixing both together.

His art video often consists of him rambling about whatever comes to mind while the camera is showing what he’s painting or drawing. He couldn’t say whether people are here for his art or his rambling, either way, he enjoys making these videos. 

His other videos nearly all have a “Do not do this at home” warning at the start of it. It consists of him building weird contraptions that have no real use, sometimes little robots, other times his contraption /are/ useful but look rather unsafe. He sometimes also messes with science.

The voice of reason in these videos is his faceless and shy roommate who tries to make sure he doesn’t burn anything or hurt himself. 

This channel is actually how jc and jyl found him back and knew he was alive and safe.

[#lanwangji] Hanguan-Jun 

Lwj channel is basically him doing music, some include old videos of recital of his (recorded by lqr) followed by him redoing the same melody to see the difference in practice. The music he composes himself usually only have instrumental, but he will sometimes sing when he does covers. 

He doesn’t interact often with fans, but anyone who did interact with him said he is rather nice. He will often be seen replying in comments when people ask for tips about music. 

He stays faceless in his videos, although he doesn’t necessarily hide himself if he ever appears on his brother’s channel.

[#lanxichen] Zewu-Jun 

Much like his brother, lxc channel is one around music. Although he makes his own covers and composition public, what Zewu-Jun is most known for is his music tutorial on various traditional Chinese instruments, going from debutant to more knowledgeable level depending on the video. 

He is more than happy to give tips and help people learn, he has even given private classes to some who were living in gusu (which did make him consider becoming a teacher).

Lwj will sometimes appear in his videos when he either makes little challenges suggested by his subscribers or needs help with other videos. He even has some Q&A with lwj, which is where fans can find most info about the quiet lwj.

[#niehuaisang] Juan Shan 

Nhs channel is all about art and fashion. He does everything from art videos, and some tutorials on how he does things in his art, to giving suggestions about outfits and even doing a weekly series about outfits and put together (he also loves collabing with people to create a nice outfit for them). One of his most recent series turns around makeup as he slowly gets to learn about it to make his outfits even better. 

He also 100% manages to convince 3zun to be his model.

[#niemingjue] Chifeng-Zun 

Nmj has a fitness channel. He has a couple of playlists, all turning somehow around training. He will do vlogs about his own training regime and diet, sometimes following a goal to do [x] thing or being able to participate in [y] event.

He also does exercise tutorials, going from debutant to more advanced exercise, although he is very beginner-focused as he wants more people to find ways to slowly get to exercise. He also has a series about Storytime from the gym (some events sent by followers).

[#jinzixuan] Bai Mudan 

Jzx has this channel where there's a big contrast between his first upload that is still up on his channel and what he creates now. 

He started young, posting dumb things he did and showing off the wealth of his family, trying to play a character that “he should be”. He was pleased and satisfied with the attention he got, which was what he was looking for, but then got tired to be “the rich kid who shows off”.

As he grew older, he slowly got more into movies and film, gaining interest in storytelling and filmmaking. His content nearly suddenly changed to a film review, even adding facts about how it was done.

Fans who stayed since he started posting as a dumb young teen can see how much more passionate and happier he is about his content now. 

Once his relationship with jyl got better she started staring at his video, even having a series of “wife first time watching...”.

[#xueyang] Chengmei 

Xy basically has a gaming channel, known to be an annoying brat when playing online or for his horror game Let's Play. Although he is mostly known for his streaming of varied games, ranging from online fps to simulator gaming passing by horror and even romance games when he wants to laugh a bit. 

Despite his content basically being the same in the past years of his being active, his fans have all seen a shift in him, especially after the sudden change in the room he films and streams in. “Isn’t this new room great? Bigger than my last apartment” he comments when someone pointed it out.

He is still a chaotic and annoying gremlin, but people have seen the dark circle under his eyes diminish over the last months and is that water he’s drinking?! 

Sometimes his other roommate will appear in videos.

Aq will join him in some of his games, appreciated by the chat because of her attitude and the clash between the two. She often whines that xy should split the money with him when she streams with him.

Xxc seems to also be loved by the chat. The man isn’t great at video games and everyone finds it rather funny how xy suddenly becomes a bit less of a gremlin (although quite the flirt) while he teaches him how to play the game (some even suspect he let xxc wins sometimes).

Xxc is also well known for being the mom's friend, as he will sometimes pop only to bring something to eat, some water or just remind xy not to forget to sleep (“Can gege be my new dad TToTT!!!!” often fills the chat when he appears).

Sl rarely appears, usually when it’s already late in the night and he reminds xy that he should go to sleep. It usually ends in xu betting that if he wins against him (sl) he can stay awake all night, but that he’ll end the stream (which usually has even gone on for hours already) if he wins. Xy still doesn’t understand where sl gets his skill in video games.

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(should I be working on my 3D model? Yes. Is my head killing me and my motivation non-existent right now? Also yes, so let me have silly AU where I don't even know where am going with it since my brain feels stuck)

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[retrouvaillearchive]

Cave worm poster from Retrouvaille Interstellar Park (© QUIL 2078)

Retrouvaille's Red Valley was usually closed off during the months of january to august for the cave worm breeding season, but this sign was posted at all times

[drqueenb]

Petit roi

Dans mon reinaume Au sommet des marches neuves Un bout de ventre qui pointe Les yeux qui percent La poigne qui serre Le rire qui éclate Le silence qui parle Le soleil hivernal Nous dorent Aussi timidement Que nos êtres Se mirent et se moirent Je voulais te voir Alors j’ai gravi la montagne Pour replonger en cocagne De toi, mon petit roi

[jusdepizza]

J6

Il se faisait tard et mon ami m'a proposé de dormir chez lui. J'ai accepté, car sa maison était proche de la mienne et je me sentais à l'aise avec lui. Cependant, lorsque je suis arrivée chez lui, j'ai remarqué qu'il y avait des photos de moi sur la table. Elles étaient récentes, mais il a essayé de les cacher. J'ai également trouvé une photo de moi sous un coussin, mais j'ai fait comme si je ne l'avais pas vue.

La maison de mon ami était très propre et il vivait seul avec son chiot de 7 mois. Malheureusement, il n'avait pas de matelas, donc nous avons dû dormir sur le même lit. J'ai senti quelque chose de dur dans mon dos, mais j'ai décidé de ne rien dire pour ne pas embarrasser mon ami.

Je me suis réveillée le lendemain matin, en me sentant un peu mal à l'aise de dormir si près de mon ami. J'ai également remarqué qu'il avait préparé le petit déjeuner pour nous deux. Nous avons mangé ensemble et avons discuté de nos plans pour la journée.

Malgré mes préoccupations, j'ai apprécié passer du temps avec mon ami et j'ai décidé de ne pas trop m'inquiéter des photos. J'ai également apprécié la compagnie de son chiot, qui était très mignon et affectueux.

[goforthequill]

Behold: our unstoppable protagonist!

Happy birthday, @yourdragonisinanothercastle! Have a Yoo Joonghyuk, Biyoo and Uriel! Careful, they are deadly.

(Inspired by early chapters of Retrouvailles, an Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint fanfic by WindsOfTime.)

[itsnxdia]

another Assasination Classroom fanart

[remnostrum]

Retrouvaille (may god help us all)

note: this AU is not canon-compliant!

To say that Eddie was worried is the understatement of the year.

He’s more than just worried, he’s fucking trembling. Nervous.

Here he was, on the way back from patrol outside the safehouse as per usual, when he spots a familiar curly-haired kid sneaking out of the tent past curfew. It’s already nearing midnight and no one—not even him—should be outside at this time, knowing that there’s a giant risk of being found by Vecna.

The archwizard’s army has been on the prowl for ages and their hours have become too unpredictable for them to tell when’s the best time to leave the headquarters. So Hopper made it official that no one was to leave unless given permission, but leaving past curfew will always be a hard no-no. In fact, the previous chief of police insisted on instating a penalty for anyone who breaks it.

Yet, here was Dustin, trekking the fucking woods to go somewhere with a radio in the middle of the night. What the hell is he doing?

Out of concern, Eddie followed the kid all the way out in the woods as quietly as he could. He hid behind the trees, making sure he would remain unseen. For a few minutes, they did nothing but walk through the woods, and Eddie was beginning to think maybe Dustin just needed some fresh air to think. After all, he’s the youngest member to be sitting in the planning room.

But then, the kid stopped by a large boulder not too dissimilar to Skull Rock, sitting at the foot of it and bringing out his walkie. Eddie hid behind one of the tree trunks nearby, far enough to not be noticed but close enough to hear whatever Dustin was saying.

"Hello, Captain?" He'd whispered into his walkie.

It crackles to life. "Hey there, kid."

It's quiet for a bit. Eddie almost thought that Dustin had stopped completely. But then he hears a sharp sob cut through the evening air, and it dawns on Eddie that the kid has been holding onto it for so long.

"They didn't hold a funeral for you," he cried. "Hell, Eddie didn't even say your name in his show. And he honors everyone who contributed."

It’s quiet again, Dustin’s quiet sobs lingering in the air. Then, someone responds.

"Dustin, we both knew this would happen."

"You could've died, Steve! You’re a hero and the world wouldn't even know."

Eddie's breath hitches. Steve? As in Steve Harrington? The supposed "Vecna's future right hand man"? The traitor? He's alive?

He stood there, in shock. Just two days ago, the Hawkins Post announced Steve’s death on the front cover. It was huge news for the Alliance—not just because he used to be their ally, but because Harrington was one of the biggest obstacles that they faced considering he was Vecna’s right hand man. Ever since his betrayal, no one batted an eye at his death.

Sure, there were people who were affected. The kids and Robin mostly. But for the most part, everyone understood that he’d chosen his side and died fighting a cause that he believed in. And for that, Eddie couldn’t forgive him.

He couldn’t forgive him turning against them at the last minute. Especially when said man had professed his love to Eddie, claiming he loved him dearly that he’d do anything for him, before telling Vecna’s goons that he was a part of their group. That he’d realized his mistakes and that he wanted to help him rise from his downfall. It was a ridiculous notion and Eddie had every right to feel betrayed.

Still, even though no one spoke of it, there was a sadness that lingered in the room upon finding his death. He knew it took a toll on Max and Robin specifically, having already lost someone to the dark side, and now losing him ultimately to death. Yet everyone held strong, only mourned his death for a few minutes before turning away.

But now he finds out he’s alive?

Eddie should run back to camp and tell someone. Tell Nancy or Joyce and Hopper that Steve is alive and well, and there’s an off-chance he’s only “dead” to go undercover. Shit, he might even be brainwashing Dustin at this very moment.

"It is how it is," Steve spoke from the other side. "Kid, if they knew, Hopper would literally make sure I stayed dead—" he had the audacity to laugh, "—They don't like me anymore, remember?"

"And what about Eddie?" Dustin asked. Eddie froze at the mention of his name. “Weren’t you waiting for Eddie? I thought you said you’d find a way to convince him to run away with you.”

"He can't keep waiting for me. You know this. I mean, Dustin, c'mon, he probably hasn't been waiting for me at all since I pulled that stunt," Steve breathed out. "It's fine, okay? I'll be fine."

"... Can't I just come with you?"

"No. It's too risky. You're safer there. And they need you, kid. You can't let your friends down."

"You're hurt really badly and you have nowhere to go, Steve. Have you even eaten anything in the past three days?"

"...I caught a rabbit. That's good enough, right?"

"I should be with you."

"Dustin. They need you."

"My brother needs me. And besides, the party has stopped talking to me ever since I defended you in public. They barely tell me anything anymore. I might as well run before they start thinking I've turned to the dark side."

"You’re their best friend, Dustin. C’mon."

"Please, Steve. Even Eddie doesn't look me in the eye anymore. I think he hates me because I keep reminding him about his ex that betrayed us."

"I'm not his ex," Steve said softly after a beat. "He never gave me a chance to begin with."

And wow. Doesn’t that fucking hurt?

"This war took too much from us, Steve. I don't want it to take you too. You've already sacrificed far too much for us and we haven't returned your kindness."

"Dustin—"

"You risked your life every day to inform us of any big raids— if anyone even stepped foot near our camp. Steve, you almost got sent to the dungeon because they caught you snooping around headquarters!"

What? 

Steve let out a deep sigh.

"You rose through the ranks so you'd get better information for us. And now, you—" Dustin's voice broke, choking on his own words but still finding the will to continue, "—the love of your life won't even honor your death."

Silence. Then, Steve piped up, "It's not a real death."

"It doesn't matter. Eddie still doesn't care," the kid snapped back. Eddie couldn't help but wince at his tone. "He hasn't cared about us in years, Steve. Always on that damn radio show of his with Robin and Nancy. And then pretend like they know any better in the meeting room when I know the only reason why we're progressing and keeping on our toes is because I feed them information you tell me."

"Speaking of, you don't need to worry much about the info leak," Steve tried changing the subject. "I know someone who'll try to tell me what's happening. I need to verify it first if it's true but… it'll be good enough to help out. Just call me at the same time next week."

"Okay."

"Dustin?"

"Yeah?"

"I love you, bud. Don't worry your head over me, okay? I'll be fine."

"Please… Just come here. Stay with us."

"Dustin… You know it won't work out. They'll just arrest me. Heck, I might even be tortured and killed."

"Hopper isn't that cruel."

"I was once Vecna's right hand man, kid, I think it's a pretty safe assumption that Hop would not give a damn if I can give him anything that'll put you guys above Vecna."

“Steve…”

“It’s fine. I’m fine. Alright?” He can hear the sound of leaves rustling from the walkie. “Listen, I have to go now. I can hear someone walking close by and I need to get a move on tonight if I want to reach the next state before Vecna finds out something’s wrong. Stay safe, kid. Bye.”

“Bye.”

Dustin sat in silence for a few minutes right after Steve bid farewell, staring into the distance. If he was crying, Eddie couldn’t see nor hear it. He could practically hear the cogs in his head turning—probably thinking of a way to find the other.

While he did so, the metalhead was lost in his own thoughts after the revelation.

It was him, all along.

Eddie always wondered where Dustin got his information. He’d never told anyone—not even Hopper—because the kid insisted it’d put his informant in huge danger. Now, he can see why. Because Steve Harrington was not a man who’s granted with simple situations.

They were talking about me, Eddie thought. He always figured that what they had was a mere fling and nothing more, even if Eddie knew there was something more there. It made it worse when Steve decided to betray them. So, he spent every night distracting himself with his radio show, comforting those who needed it more than his broken heart.

But for now, he needed time to think. And most importantly, he needed to keep an eye on Dustin. He’s afraid the kid was going to do something drastic to reach Steve and he didn’t want to wait and find out what that might be.

As quietly as he could, Eddie moved away while covered with the shadows of the forest, hoping Dustin won’t notice him.

end note: should I do a part 2? I've been meaning to write this and post it on ao3 but I don't know if people will like it. Let me know if you're interested, and I'll drop the official summary too :> (This is not chapter 1 though if you want me to turn this into an actual fic)

[decadentrot]

The Devil of Death and his Delinquent

spawned from the my probably exaggerated memory of Karma being the only person in AC to truly be fearful of Nagisa's bloodlust and killing instinct like i feel like most people were like 'nagi is a great friend :D wait he practically mastered every assassin killing technique... good for him but hes still our short king :D' meanwhile i feel like karma is in the back like 'yall be seeing this?? yall think this is normal??'

so in this au karma is being haunted by demon!nagisa and everytime he tries to get him exorcised or purified, either they dont believe him because he has a delinquent reputation and think hes trying to come up with an excuse for all the bad stuff happening or the priest/psychic meet nagisa and dont actually believe hes a demon

main roles: karma as a tired bitch, nagisa as happy to be here demon, nakamura as psychic best friend, the asanos as disbelieving priests, sugino/kanzaki/isogai as angels trying their best, kayano/maehara/fuwa as demons trying to have fun

Bonus: karma surprisingly finds a discord server dedicated to 'delinquents who have been haunted by demons but no one believes them' where he meets terasaka who has the misfortune of being haunted by 4 demons (terasaka gang) that constantly possess him and make him go to every maid café in japan

[bowshaowow]

some doodles inspired by @amare-scribere-blog’s very very beautiful fic Retrouvailles (specifically ch 39) + a couple of my own HCs about kaito’s appearance 🙈

pls read this fic im on my knees constantly breathing my last breath over the sheer beauty of this fic... it literally has a chokehold on my heart for the past month

[kalom]

My boy

[cheminer-poesie-cressant]

fleur sur la frontière du revoir, lisière du désir, ton regard qui sait désormais qu’une envolée peut porter aux larmes ce qui la veille était mort, bouleversant report de son éblouissement dans le lit de l’accueil où l’évanoui opaque s’efface dans le réel comme par pudeur      

© Pierre Cressant

(jeudi 25 octobre 2012 - dimanche 5 mars 2023)

[no-naem]

[Claws the floor] I need more time travel stories.