#subtlybrilliant

[fismoll7secinv]

I am sorry I missed it, but HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! 💖🤗🎊🙌🥳

nooo dont be sorry THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISHES 🥺💞💕🥰

[bluroux]

Top 5 flowers! 🌸🤗

Irises, clematis, narcissus, alstroemeria, and peonies

Thank you for the ask!

[pretty-dianxia]

Tag game!! . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ ✨

Birthday colour vs favourite character.

Link to birthday colour

Tagging: @white-flower-blooming // @shaxxophone // @queerferalgremlinnooneaskedfor // @31duskballs // @weepingpussywillowtree // @subtlybrilliant // @jadedzer0// @icarus-suraki // @oneiro-nautical // @fismoll7secinv // @princessofxianle // @quilleth //

૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა if you are not tagged but want to join, please feel free to reblog this post with your results and favourite character, I'd love to see it!!

[jadedzer0]

Gotta commemorate a fantastic D2 achievement from last night.

The clan was working on the second encounter of Salvation's Edge when @subtlybrilliant 's mouse died. Mad woman that she is, she proceeds to use her LAPTOP TRACK PAD to play and that was the run in which we beat the encounter. Absolutely incredible. We were hoopin and hollerin (how could you not?).

There is a running joke in our clan whenever something happens to someone (disconnected, lagging, frozen, dies way too early, etc) that "This is the run." This, however, takes the cake.

[jadevalentine-writes]

WIP Wednesday - Wild Hunt: Chapter 7 Preview

Takes place immediately after Chapter 6! @subtlybrilliant and @everythingididididforher, enjoy!

He was in the Garden. He knew because of the way his senses were being assaulted. 

The air tasted sour but stunk of rotten fruit, pungent with the smell of decay. He could feel the humidity on his skin, seeping between layers of armor to cover him with a sticky feeling he’d be scrubbing off for months to come. His eyes and throat burned from the spores and the pollen that was kicked up in his wake. All around him was the sound of rain pounding. 

And of Uldren calling his name. 

“Jolyon! This way!”

“Uldren!” Jolyon cleared his throat against the spores and humidity, his vocal cords rusty around his name. “Wait up!” 

The prince waded through waist high reeds, his hair stuck to his face, the hood of his cloak long ago soaked through. Jolyon could almost make out the sound of mud sucking at Uldren’s boots as the prince marched forward. 

Jolyon ran, but could not catch up. 

He fell multiple times, splashing in mud and disrupting the reeds, glittering metallic spores spawning in response. His boots were soaked, his hands caked in soil that glistened like circuit boards. On some distant level he knew he was cold, but the need to reach Uldren outweighed his discomfort. 

Uldren turned and stopped. Even in the pouring rain, he took the time to prop his fists on his hips. 

“Never knew you were so slow!” Uldren called, though Jolyon did not remember his lips moving. It was like his words were projected straight into Jolyon’s head. 

Jolyon growled, Uldren’s petulance spurring him forward faster. 

And then he was next to Uldren, bent double with his hands on his knees as he heaved in air that burned his throat.

“Slow poke,” Uldren teased and Jolyon could not help but smile. “And still too late.”

Jolyon looked up and met Uldren’s sad smile. He did not notice the vines until they were past Uldren’s waist. 

“It’s okay,” Uldren soothed as Jolyon started to pull frantically at the vines without success, the rain and the smooth surface causing them to slip between his hands. With a curse he pulled the knife from his thigh holster. 

“Jolyon,” Uldren said softly as Jolyon slashed at the vines only to have them split and grow at twice the rate. They already encircled his chest and were quickly climbing to his shoulders. 

No matter what Jolyon did, he could not keep up. 

“Jolyon.” Uldren’s hands found Jolyon’s and stilled them. 

Jolyon stopped, his chest heaving with the knife loose in his hand. As he stared at Uldren’s face, at his beautiful golden eyes, he saw vines creep up Uldren’s neck in his periphery. 

Uldren brought his hands up to either side of Jolyon’s face and cupped it gently. 

“Jolyon.” Crow rubbed his thumbs over Jolyon’s cheekbones. “It’s time to let go.” 

Jolyon tilted his head in question, and then it hit him. 

“Uldren, no-!”

But it was too late. Uldren was pushing him away, and he was falling backwards. 

Everything happened in slow motion. The vines enclosing around Uldren’s throat, his mouth, his eyes. Jolyon falling, his arms flailing, his knife flinging out of his grip to land in the reeds, lost to time. He was helpless as Uldren was overtaken, over-run, consumed by the Garden. 

Jolyon landed on his back in the reeds, the air knocking out of his lungs. He wheezed as his body sunk into the mud. He felt himself sink lower as though the Garden was trying to absorb him. He stared blankly up at the blue-green sky, unwilling to look at what Uldren had become.  

The rain had stopped, at least. 

Then he felt the vines start to creep up his legs. And his arms. 

He did not struggle. Instead, he closed his eyes.

And he let go.

[prommethium]

My Christmas Dinner tasted like

Revenge!!!!

Thank you for your kind words and support @subtlybrilliant @jadedzer0 @quilleth 💛 and Merry Christmas if you celebrate!!!! 🥳

context for the family drama

[modern-idiot]

Tag Game

Thank you @subtlybrilliant for the tag~

Put your spotify ‘on repeat’ playlist (or whatever you like to use for music!) on shuffle and post the first five songs that pop up and see which ones your mutuals think best represents you!

Leaving it open to anyone who'd like to take it--you can say I tagged you lol

[morningstarwhipped]

Tag game!!

Thank you @subtlybrilliant for the tag! This one looks fun!!✨

Put your spotify ‘on repeat’ playlist (or whatever you like to use for music!) on shuffle and post the first five songs that pop up and see which ones your mutuals think best represents you!

I'm gonna tag @vaor @bybobbysbeard @suckerfortrephacard @peepsonchilli and any mutuals that want to go give a shot consider this a tag :3

[crow-posting]

headcanon:

Last City lingo

(aka what would they say besides "oh Light" and "by the Traveler"?)

"Zavala's beard!" (a joke phrase started by Hunters but currently popular with Titans)

"Traveler's shards!" (an exclamation of surprise or dismay)

"Lucy in the Sky" (one of the more colorful nicknames for the Traveler)

"an armory of Titans" / "a flock of Warlocks" / "a gaggle [or clutter] of Hunters" (joke phrases to refer to groups of Guardians)

"a Queen's errand" (aka an unwanted task)

"as hardy as a pigeon" (aka someone or something that is surprisingly resilient)

"space-brained" (aka "air-headed"; sometimes considered a counter to "dust-hearted")

"turning glimmer into [exotic] engrams" (aka "turning straw into gold")

"I swear by my rivets." (Exos' version of "I swear on my life")

"I swear on the Wall." (aka a declaration of truthfulness and/or commitment)

"The Wall is made of many bricks." (aka "there is strength in numbers")

"You can't fly for two factions." (aka "you can't serve two masters")

"You can take a Hunter to the Cryptarchy but you can't make them read." (aka "you can lead a horse to water...")

"May you always have a sharp knife." (a sentiment of well-wishes between Hunters)

• "May you always have a Crow's blade" is a common alternate used by Awoken Hunters

"May the Traveler bless your days and brighten your ways." (a farewell blessing similar to House Light's May the Light provide.)

Daatma ("star soul," an Earthborn term for all Awoken; however younger generations prefer Tulatma, meaning "bridged soul")

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"The Hub" - a commercial center popular with Exos and modified humans

"Rivendell" - an Awoken residential area; non-City Awoken think the name is a nod to Riven, who built the Dreaming City, but it isn't 😉

"Coulior d'Étoiles" - an Awoken neighborhood popular with both City and non-City residents, due to its showcasing of Earthborn culture. also known as the Awoken Quarter.

"The Outskirts" - the partially undeveloped land between the City Walls and the City itself, which was meant to act as a buffer in case of attack. some suburbs (mostly Guardian and Tower personnel housing) began to spread into the Outskirts after the Red War.

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[tagging @subtlybrilliant bc you liked the last one I did. 📝]

[kikiknits]

I posted 385 times in 2022

That's 385 more posts than 2021!

123 posts created (32%)

262 posts reblogged (68%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@buttercupyarnart

@subtlybrilliant

@kikiknits

@hannahpear

@countthelions

I tagged 266 of my posts in 2022

Only 31% of my posts had no tags

#knitting - 144 posts

#fiber art - 105 posts

#kiki knits 2022 - 71 posts

#fiber craft - 68 posts

#knitblr - 65 posts

#slow fashion - 49 posts

#kiki knits - 49 posts

#other people’s projects - 43 posts

#finished objects - 39 posts

#wip wednesday - 34 posts

Longest Tag: 138 characters

#we had thunderstorms here today and my one pupper got riled up and snagged one of my needles just as i was switching to my ribbing needles

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

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#4

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277 notes - Posted March 27, 2022

#3

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368 notes - Posted October 23, 2022

#2

Shoveling snow whilst wearing your knitted items like:

431 notes - Posted November 20, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

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639 notes - Posted April 16, 2022

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[fismoll7secinv]

PERSONALITY COLOR TEST

Thank you for tagging me yet again @miyakuli 💚💚

there’s a lot of truth here but also i don’t agree with some points, i’m not That heartless (i think) xd and I love reading!! and jokes and puns hey! 

tagging @prommethium​ @bishounen-jump​ @still-gathering-roses​ @subtlybrilliant​ @daltonkeys​ @mgrimoire​ @a-very-fond-farewell​ @rhysdarbytits​ @domidoom​ 

[pretty-dianxia]

Hello beautiful people!!!!

This year there is no fantasy about a party, but you all are welcome to drop by. I'd gladly drink tea or coffee with you or an alcoholic drink if it's what you prefer, and I'd cut a slice of pear pie so we can enjoy it together. ☕🥧( ˘ ᵕ˘(˘ᵕ ˘ )

Thank you all for sticking around, for reblogging, for leaving great tags to the artists, and for creating.

This fandom is been great and so kind, I've met wonderful people. @white-flower-blooming My little sister who I adore. She is the cutest, hope you are following her, she posts great content. @danhoemei My adored and beloved friend Yzz!! one of the best people I've ever met I'm not saying much because, if I start, probably I'd never stop. I love you Yzz!!!!!! 😭♥️ @princessofxianle A full-time fenglian stan, she is so funny, follow her for great curated posts!!! @subtlybrilliant okay, okay, I remember Kiki because she has been following this blog since the beginning ??? they are the kindest and so full of wisdom and talent, if you like crocheting, follow their fiber art blog or if you want to be fed with A WIDE range of great posts follow her in main!!!! A reminder that she made this amazing sweater inspired by this hualian art!!! @jadedzer0 Getting to talk to her feels like when you interact with a celebrity, because, she has posted incredible fics that I highly recommend. Here, linking three fics that I adore, please comment and leave kudos to feed her inner muse. hualian fic rec 1 // hualian fic rec 2 // mdzs fic rec 1 // mdzs fic rec 2 @quilleth if you like moshang hope you follow her!! She creates amazing art and fics which you can find here (link to their ao3) Quill!!! Sending you lots of love!!!

And finally!! @icarus-suraki Have we ever talked? no, Have we interacted outside this hellsite? no, but you are my friend and I love you!!!

And now, special mentions. Running this blog feels like managing a gallery, I'm the curator, and you people are the ones I see constantly around. 🌸 Putting a little flower on the hair of all of you!!! @shaxxophone @ru-star (RU!! so glad to see that you are back!!!!) @lesbiankiliel @31duskballs @steampunkscarecrow @xieliansbignaturals @queerferalgremlinnooneaskedfor @oddlylonelyflights @kallianofdiabolos @gayhokage @ecccentrick @sa1el @minoots @stray-catboy @micherrim @desthia @minkiforshort @bishounen-jump @ayumu0110 @raylaandcallum @nightshadelemonade @3luecactuz @j0ht0s @half-eaten-mantou @tommyspeck and many many more.

-`♡´-₊ ⊹₊ ⊹ Happy

. ₊ ⊹ ・₊✧ 2024!!!! ₊ ⊹₊ ⊹-`♡´-

[jadedzer0]

Idee Fixe - Next Chapter Update Options

Posting on main because my sideblog has still not returned from the Shadow Realm (though to be fair...my first support ticket from last week I don't think went through bc I never got a confirmation email so I just resubmitted it this morning...let's hope it only takes a few days!)

Anywho, I'm working on Chapter 5 of Idee Fixe, my Phantom of the Opera Modern AU fic, today and wanted to see if anyone had any preferences!

Tagging folks I know who may want to vote: @subtlybrilliant @prommethium

[jadevalentine-writes]

Hannibal Fic WIP - Mystery Neighbor AU

Riding the high of completing Wild Hunt, I'm here to thrust another WIP upon ye. Behold, my first Hannibal fic, and despair!

Tagging the muses: @subtlybrilliant, @tindragon09, @prommethium

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Hannibal noticed something was off the moment he pulled into his driveway. Out of caution, he remained in the Bentley, engine idling, as he studied the exterior of his home in the waning summer light. 

The front doors were closed and the windows he could see looked intact. The back of the townhouse was obscured by the eight foot wooden privacy fence but he didn’t notice any signs of disruption from his point of view. Of course his security system would have alerted him to any unwanted entry, but Hannibal Lecter was nothing if not pragmatic. Any criminal worth their salt could easily disable an alarm, even one as expensive as his. 

Hannibal sighed and turned to his right, looking instead to the long empty townhouse next to his own. A moment’s reprieve was his goal, a negative to his own home’s exterior to make any differences more apparent. 

Then he saw it. 

A for sale sign swung gently in the warm breeze. 

Hannibal smiled and turned off the car. 

The quote “Netherfield Park was let at last” came to mind, though the townhouse to his right held none of the grandeur of the fictitious estate. Hannibal also doubted that a wealthy man in want of a wife would find his way to this particular Baltimore neighborhood anytime soon. And there certainly would not be any grande balls, to his chagrin. 

Hannibal chided his caution as he approached the front door. Although he rarely interacted with his neighbors, the prospect of a new one was still exciting. Perhaps they would have a taste for art and music, like he did, and he would see them at gallery openings and operas, nodding to each other over champagne and rocks glasses but never speaking. Maybe they would appreciate fine dining as he did and he could try new dishes out on them if he was feeling adventurous. 

Or perhaps they would be new to their wealth and rude, and they would feature in a dish themselves.

***

The next evening, Hannibal returned home with dinner on his mind. 

There was a liver he should really use before it was past its prime and he was debating on how to prepare it.  Marinating was best, and it did not bother him to eat late. He was walking towards the door, mentally going through his stock of wine that would pair well with the main course when he heard a creak that made him pause. 

Hannibal angled his head towards the door, listening intently for breathing on the other side, when again his gaze landed on the sign in the yard next door. 

Sale Pending the attachment underneath swayed. 

Well, that was fast. 

Hannibal smirked as he let himself into the foyer. Soon, he would have a new neighbor and a new source of entertainment or irritation, at least for a little while.

***

Saturday brought with it slumber and sunshine. 

And multiple dogs barking. 

The last drove Hannibal from the warmth of his bed out of academic curiosity. He rarely heard dogs in his neighborhood, let alone so close to his house. The dogs of the Baltimore elite were small, to be seen, not heard, and toted around in designer bags.

These dogs sounded larger and multiple. 

Hannibal crossed the hall to the guest bedroom which was adjacent to his driveway and looked out. 

His neighbor had arrived, in four-legged, frantic glory. 

[prommethium]

People I wanna know better! ✨

@fismoll7secinv Yzz!! My love!! my darling!! Thank you for the tag 💛 love reading you!!

Tagging: @oneiro-nautical // @shooting-the-stars // @jadedzer0 // @quilleth // @rabbitkissed // @nautilus-deepblue // @subtlybrilliant // @111wszystkichswietych // Feel free to ignore or not answer any of the following <33 so many love and kisses to you all!!!!

Last Song? Ever dream by Nightwish I've been listening to them since I was twelve, somethings never change :')

Favourite colour? Oh so many! but I love black, yellow and pink.

Currently watching? Tian Guan Ci Fu season two and Killing Eve (not really loving Killing Eve, but haven't found something to obsess over, if any of you want to recommend something, please go ahead, I love horror and suspense.)

Currently reading? The three body universe (gorgeous piece of art, best thing I read this decade so far,) and fic rec by Jade (currently emotionally bleeding, THERE WAS NO WARNING OF HURT NO COMFORT.)

Last movie? The World to Come - 2021.

Sweet/spicy/savoury? spicy!! but always in the mood for sweet.

Relationship status? cursed.

Current obsessions? You know me, ALWAYS tgcf and erha, but recently hellcheer (a little sub-fandom from Stranger Things, I still can't believe this exists JUST BECAUSE OF LESS THAN 5 MINUTES OF INTERACTION BETWEEN TWO CHARACTERS!!)

Last thing you googled? Gustav Arantes.

Currently working on: a couple of fics, embroidery projects, and staying alive (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)

Selfie? sure, but blurred because of reasons. and will delete in some days. //

[modern-idiot]

Tag game!

The lovely @subtlybrilliant threw me a tag. Thank you much~

1) Share with me the posters of your six all-time favourite media (shows, anime, novel, manga, manhua, etc.)

This was so hard lmao, but these six are the equivalent to Core memories for me. I made a list of a dozen and had to cut the rest: Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, Hellsing, Empire of the Vampire, Interview with the Vampire (2022), Bloody Sweet, Arcane, The Last of Us & Uncharted games, Avatar the Last Airbender, RWBY, and Castlevania (count the vampires).

2) Create a cat using this picrew

Tagging anyone who'd like to try, I'm too shy to tag people 😭