#team graveyard

[coping-via-clint-eastwood]

[addictedtostorytelling]

Hello AJ, it's been a while since I've dared to write you.

I just wanted to congratulate you on the completing of your geek!baby story, which was, as the other ones you've written, delightful. I'm one of those people who firmly believes Sara and Grissom never actively wanted/tried to have a baby, but damn the gsr kid fics are *cute*.

Also I'm kinda glad the pregnancy was confirmed a single baby - nothing against twins, but to me it often feels like a cop-out when the author can't decide on boy or girl. Again, nothing against it, I get why people like it (what's better than a kid from your otp? Two kids of course)

Anyways sorry I'm rambling, here goes a random super silly question I thought of last night (at like, 3am) and wouldn't leave me alone as this things often do, just to have a bit of fun:

What animals would you associate with each member of the csi team? (like if they were animals, what'd they be based on personality, usual behavior etc)

Take care, happy very belated birthday (I forgot this year oof) and wish you a great 2024

hi, @its-a-geeks-world!

great to hear from you again!

thank you for your kind words! i'm so glad you enjoyed the story, especially knowing that you're in camp "no gsr kids." it really means a lot that you would hang with something outside your usual field of interest. 💙

i'm also glad to know you're a fan of the singleton pregnancy decision. for as much as i teased the possibility for twins (both in the fic and without it), i've known i was going to take things in this direction since before the first word of the series was written. i have such a clear notion of who grissom and sara's kid is, and i'm excited, in future installments of this 'verse, to unveil more about them!

regarding your question:

i had never given that particular hypothetical any thought before, and i don't know that i'm entirely satisfied with my own answers yet, but here's what i'm thinking as of now:

grissom is a giant pacific octopus: highly intelligent to the extent that he can use tools, solve puzzles, and even open childproof containers with his multiple limbs. infinitely curious about his surroundings and prone to experimentation. at times, precocious/cheeky. possessed of a unique style of cognition and perspective on the world. however, also frequently misunderstood and conceptualized as being "too other." considered "alien" from the human perspective and not altogether cuddly, particularly compared to other (vertebrate) animals. known for being a largely solitary creature, except for in matters of love. (fun fact: male octopuses sometimes travel great distances to find their female match.)

meanwhile, catherine is an african lioness: the feline powerhouse who keeps the pride alive and thriving, putting in the work to hunt and fend off threats (oftentimes running circles around the males in proximity to her). known for being fiercely protective of her young and aggressively defending her territory and what's hers. a highly intelligent social creature who understands nuanced dynamics between members of her pride. possessed of a hierarchal way of thinking. though open to male attention, sometimes known to drive off "deadbeat" or otherwise unacceptable options and fend for herself in their absence. capable of leadership; queen of the jungle.

warrick is a wild yak: adapted to live on unstable terrain, nothing can shake him. he's strong and solid as a rock. of all ungulates, among the most intelligent and good-natured, capable of problem solving and adapting to ever changing conditions. brought up in a matriarchal social structure with grandma in charge. incredibly loyal to the herd, though not above some occasional macho headbutting with other males he may encounter. while generally chill in temperament, relentless when protecting himself and those he cares about (and a goddamn problem for any creature foolish enough to antagonize him). for as docile as he is, he is also one of nature's toughest animals. infinitely useful. a presence in any space he enters. big-hearted, both physically—yaks need to pump more red blood cells than most animals because they live at high altitudes with low oxygen—and also in his character. known for prioritizing community.

nick is a german shepherd: specifically, a police dog (like sam). carefree as a puppy, later on traumatized in the line of his k-9 duties. disposed toward obedience and protectiveness. sometimes too well-trained and quick to heel for his own good. happiest just lovin' on people but also anxious when he doesn't have some directive to follow or task to complete. naturally goodhearted but in his later years sometimes prone to snap due to his experiences on the force. intelligent, inquisitive, eager to investigate. sometimes a little bit goofy. always sticking his nose in things. has a hard time with the command "drop it!" forms deep bonds with his people and is fiercely loyal to them. at his heart, a good boy who just wants to do right by everyone around him.

sara is a rehabilitated formerly feral cat: started out life in a house with the expectation she'd be taken care of but as a kitten was mistreated and abused until she became incredibly mistrustful of humans. eventually, ended up on the streets. had to fend for herself, scrounging to get by. survived thanks to her own cleverness and resourcefulness. then, much later on, after too long spent alone, was taken in again. became, for the first time in years, once more a housecat. at first, was wary of her would-be rescuers. skittish. spent most of her time hiding under furniture with her ears back and claws out, ready to swat anyone who dared lean in too close. bonded to only one quiet and patient person in the otherwise busy house. in time, with his coaxing, emboldened to believe again in the goodness of other people. against all odds, developed into an affectionate and participating member of the household, albeit in a still semi-aloof feline way. smart, curious, a wonderful mix of socially awkward and socially graceful, deeply bonded to her people and open with them, though still independent. above everything: you can always tell how grateful she is to finally be in a house where she's loved.

finally, greg, i am happy to report, is a ferret: pure mustelid energy. a weird, screwy noodle who is constantly investigating the world and engaging in shenanigans. notoriously goofy. playful by nature. curious to a fault and sometimes somewhat naughty when bored—inventing activities™ for himself—but also exceptionally clever and a surprisingly hard worker (when he focuses his energies and intelligence on the task). oftentimes underestimated due to his small stature but much-beloved by those who take the time to get to know him. loyal following of enthusiasts.

anyway, that's what i've got!

thank you for the fun question and also for the birthday wishes! i'm so touched that you remembered!

please feel welcome to send another ask any time!

happy 2024 to you, friend!

[teamsilenthills]

SILENT HILL 2.

[stormyoceans]

ABOUT TO BE SANCTIONED UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT AND GET INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED WHAT - AND I CANNOT STRESS IT ENOUGH - THE FUCK

[cemeteryeyesofficial]

Midnight at the Cemetery

[gravegrime]

ART FIGHT #5

I really vibe with this character design so I absolutely HAD to attack them. The ghost hair is great! lol

Polly Poltergiest belongs to @d-feng here on tumblr, check em out!

[lullambii]

Posting my art because why not. Artfight art #3 - Ari

Triangle lady for my bestie! 😘

I'm not an owner of the character!

Ari belongs to @crunchesterart (Instagram)

[topazpearl]

when Red says she DOES HAVE a set S2 release date but can't tell us yet just that it's "soon"

[jellie-the-aqua-puma]

If Ichigo and Uryu do not tag team Yiwach at least once whenever they fight him, because I know they will both at least have to 1v1 him each, even if they get the floor swept from underneath them, then I don’t want it.

[skullchicken]

Welcome to the Raveyard!

The first Artfight of the year, directed at @will-on-standby and featuring her lovely necromancer-inclined fomori LavenderStrigid!

[coping-via-clint-eastwood]

Warrick: Like I said, we need more help.

Grissom: Maybe I should call my friends.

Nick: Your what?

Grissom: My friends.

Brass: Is he saying friends?

Greg: I think he's being sarcastic.

Catherine: No, no, no. This is delirium. He's cracked from being awake all day.

Sara: Hey, Gil, all of your friends are in this room.

Grissom: I have other friends. You asked me to make new friends. It was a task. I complete tasks.

[ghostt-coffins]

Spoilers for School Bus Graveyard!

Like, BIG big spoilers for the end and stuff

NO

NOOOOOOOO TYLER NO

BRO 😭

[lady-zephyrine]

I wanted to draw my Scarlet team because I felt like they all deserved some kind of recognition besides Koraidon (though I might try to draw it one of these days).

Here's the texture I used by the way: https://unsplash.com/photos/r2F5ZIEUPtk?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink

[clownwaterpark]

repurposed a doodle for art fight https://artfight.net/~Lateau

[cemeteryeyesofficial]

♡

[taomubiji]

The Structure of the DMBJ Xisha Archeological Team

Members: Zhang Qiling, Chen Wenjin, Wu Sanxing, Xie Lianhuan, Huo Ling, Li Sidi, Qi Yu, and four unnamed others.

I. Introduction

The Xisha Archeological Team was an archeological team that explored Wang Zanghai's underwater tomb in Xisha around 1985. You may recognize them as the young group that explored the underwater tomb in flashbacks in The Lost Tomb 2.

This post is based on the novels only and includes MAJOR SPOILERS from Volume 8. Ultimate Note does not cover fully what happened with this team and Sanshu lied. This post does not cover the team's entire history since it is quite complicated and long.

PLEASE let me know if something is incorrect or confusing. The structure of this team is extremely complex so I could have easily misstated something. I replicated the information from the wiki here in the hopes that more people can catch inaccuracies.

If you check out the wiki, let me know which photo of the team you think is better to use on the page.

Last edit made to fix inaccuracies: none

II. History

A. Beginnings

Even though the Xisha archeology team explored the underwater tomb around 1985, the composition of the group dates back to the 1976 Banai expedition to the Zhang Family Tomb.

In 1976, some members of the Mystic Nine's second generation (Chen Wenjin, Huo Ling, etc.) went on an expedition to the Zhang Family Tomb in Banai. Besides Chen Wenjin and Huo Ling, it's not clear who all in the second generation of the Mystic Nine went. The team was organized by an unknown force, related to "It," to place a coffin in the tomb.

In 1978, the team found the place they were looking for and began their mission. While Chen Wenjin, Huo Ling, and some unspecified others were exploring underground, Pan Ma killed the members of the team up top. When Chen Wenjin and Huo Ling returned aboveground, they found that Xie Jiuye's people had replaced their former team.

The real Chen Wenjin and Huo Ling secretly managed to escape and flee Banai, but it's not explained how they got away. The people that replaced the team were wearing face masks in order to create the illusion that the original team never died.

B. Formal Creation

(this is about to get very confusing, I'm so sorry)

The archeological team had been formally created in the early 1980s under a research institute in Changsha. It consisted of the members who were replaced in Banai. By this time, they had also created a fake Huo Ling and a fake Chen Wenjin who joined the team. (we are not told who else had duplicates walking around beside Chen Wenjin and Huo Ling.)

i. The Real Chen Wenjin and Huo Ling Join the Team

When the archaeological team was gathering its equipment in Xisha, the real Huo Ling and Chen Wenjin forged secret orders to send their doubles to Changbai Mountain. The real ones then mixed themselves into the Xisha archaeological team.

ii. Wu Sanxing Joins the Team

Chen Wenjin sought ought (actual) Wu Sanxing to gain his help and he joined the team.

iii. Zhang Qiling Joins the Team

Zhang Qiling was trapped in the Golmud Sanatorium but was transferred out by Xie Jiuye's insider. Zhang Qiling then joined the team.

iv. Li Sidi and Qi Yu Join the Team

We don't know when exactly Li Sidi and Qi Yu join the team. There are several theories, but we have very limited information about the two around this time. For example, we don't know if Li Sidi was even at Banai or, if he was, whether he was replaced. We also don't know if Qi Yu was at Banai but even if he was, he likely wasn't replaced. Either way, two people named Li Sidi and Qi Yu joined the Xisha team.

v. Xie Lianhuan Joins the Team

Xie Lianhuan, who succeeded his father (Xie Jiuye), made contact with Qiu Dekao/Hendry Cox. Hendry Cox gave Xie Lianhuan information about the Xisha tomb.

Xie Lianhuan thought something was wrong with the team and was puzzled by Wu Sanxing's appearance. So he started making plans to join the team and wanted to replace Wu Sanxing with a double.

In true DMBJ fashion, it's not clear at what point and to what capacity Xie Lianhuan joined the team. Chen Wenjin and Zhang Qiling have stated that he was originally part of the team. But on the way to the tomb, Xie Lianhuan took a boat in advance and followed the archeological team at a distance with the man who was ready to replace Wu Sanxing.

Despite the lack of clarity, it is confirmed that he was part of the Xisha team.

vi. Final Composition of the Team

The team that explored the underwater Xisha tomb included Wu Sanxing, Huo Ling, Xie Lianhuan, Chen Wenjin, Qi Yu, Zhang Qiling, Li Sidi, and four unnamed others.

It is confirmed that in the group, Wu Sanxing is from the Mystic Nine's Wu Family, Huo Ling is from the Huo Family, and Xie Lianhuan is from the Xie Family. 

Wu Xie suspects that Chen Wenjin is from the Chen family and that Qi Yu is from the Qi Family. Li Sidi (李四地) has the same last name as the Li Family, but Wu Xie never speculates that he's part of that family.