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Im going clubbing today can you watch him and tuck him in so he doesn’t stay up all night and play minecraft

yeah ssure ive put him in his jammies already sir

ready for the eepy!!!! but ill teach him how to make an aether portal first :3

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hi hiiii !!! i’m here for some kuroada lore please and thank u :3 !!

💭 who daydreamed about the other more often? what did they think about most?

✨ share something random from the pining stage!

💘 (if applicable) what moment made them realize they were in love with you?

aimsie my love, hello!!! finally getting around to answering these despite my criminal course load rn (⊙ ֊ ⊙)👍<- my eye twitching fr

under the cut bc these may be a bit lengthy,,,whoopsies (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

💭 who daydreamed about the other more often? what did they think about most?

i can't really speak for him but i'm more spacey as a person i think, so i am the daydreamer... drifting off in class because he answered a question and now i'm thinking about how his voice sounds... drifting off during practice watching him hit balls and now i'm thinking about his big, long fingers... it's a wonder i got anything done honestly

but while i am resident daydreamer, he is resident nightdreamer hehe like sure he had more important things during the day (cmon tetsu what could possibly be more important than me 🙄), but when he'd lay awake in bed at night with nothing else to occupy his mind i would tiptoe into his brain and wreak some havoc indeed... he's lucky he only snores and doesn't sleep talk tehehehe

✨ share something random from the pining stage!

there was one time during the winter that he left the house underdressed and i offered him my scarf lol so he was just walking thru the city with my very ornate, very feminine, red scarf around his neck... me secretly playing the long game and training him for when he is my bf and will have to hold all my sparkly bags teehee

he offered to return it at the end of the day but he still had to walk from my house to his, so i told him to just give it back to me later tehe he was secretly very glad bc it hung over the back of his door and for the next few days his room smelled faintly of my perfume <3

💘 (if applicable) what moment made them realize they were in love with you?

i also i touched on it in this other ask game a while back, but he came over one time because he said he had to ask me about smth from class, so i took him up to my room (to study, duh) and then left him there for a minute while i got us snacks and/or tea

his basal instinct to collect gossip and secrets is far too strong i swear lmao bc when i got back he was staring at my laptop that i'd forgotten i'd left open with a tab containing a flight back home (for the holidays, duh)

and he had to be allll dramatic about it 🙄🙄 banging on about "how could you desert me," and "were you gonna say something or did you just plan to disappear" girl come on lmao. bet u felt real silly once i explained myself

he excused himself rather quickly after that and i never did find out whatever it was he meant to ask me in the first place... but once he was home and doing some nightdreaming he realised maybe it's a liiiittle bit more serious than a crush if the thought of them leaving makes you feel viscerally ill HAHAHA

quick edit: there is additional lore to this last bit in another ask if u wish to take a peek

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What is a narcissist?

What characterizes a narcissist? I've encountered this term frequently, not because my friends or colleagues have applied it to me, but rather due to my older sister's frequent use of it. She appears to believe that I fit this description. To diagnose someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), five out of the nine criteria from the DSM-IV-TR are necessary. Some of the traits associated with NPD include a heightened sense of self-importance, preoccupation with fantasies of power, wealth, success, and love, a constant need for admiration, a belief in one's uniqueness, a lack of empathy, arrogance, entitlement, a preference for associating only with important or special individuals, and a tendency to exploit others for personal gain.

It's crucial to distinguish between narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissism refers to certain exhibited traits in a person, where they don't meet enough criteria to be categorized as having NPD.

Allow me to elaborate on the fact that most of us possess elements of personality disorders to some degree. For instance, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most commonly discussed ones. Each of us experiences varying levels of OCD tendencies. Similarly, anxiety and periods of depression are universal; the key lies in the extent to which these disorders disrupt our daily functioning.

This principle applies to both narcissism and NPD. Celebrating our achievements occasionally and taking pride in reaching goals are healthy behaviors. There's no issue with that. Therefore, if someone labels you as a narcissist or suggests you have OCD, don't be overly concerned. More often than not, they might be projecting their own emotions onto you. Give them space to express themselves, and eventually, the genuine truth will emerge.

Examples and Anecdotes: Imagine a coworker who consistently seeks praise for their achievements and often downplays the accomplishments of others. While this behavior might seem narcissistic, it doesn't necessarily meet the criteria for NPD. On the other hand, someone with NPD might manipulate their colleagues into doing their work for them, exploiting their desire to please for personal gain.

Treatment and Coping Strategies: For those dealing with narcissism or NPD, seeking professional help from therapists or counselors is a crucial step. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and other therapeutic approaches can be effective in addressing the underlying issues and promoting healthier behaviors. Developing empathy, self-awareness, and coping strategies are integral parts of the recovery process. For friends and family, setting boundaries and encouraging open communication can help manage interactions with individuals exhibiting narcissistic traits. Remember that change takes time and dedication, but it's possible with the right support and commitment.

Source: What is a narcissist?

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Okay! Time to spill the tea, except it's not really tea, it's more like lukewarm juice aka my future plans and some more ramblings.. ahem ⚆_⚆

First of all, I wanna say just how much I enjoyed creating Somnium. It all started during lockdown... I found myself working from home full-time, I had the perfect excuse to be the homebody I was born to be, I had a lot of time on my hands, and once I found simblr I couldn't resist joining in. It didn't take too long before I decided to hop on the storytelling train and before I knew it, I had a new hobby! Except.. that hobby kinda consumed me. I didn't even know where it was going to begin with, but the more involved I got, the more obsessed I became. Hyperfixations amirite?

The point being.. I think I spent a little too much time on Somnium, which left me little time for much else and I don't want to fall down that hole again. In the future I'd like to challenge my perfectionism! What does that mean? Well, it means not making poses for every scene, it means not being restricted by a complicated overarching plot that requires forced filler scenes and timelines and needs to make sense, it means less dialogue, or gasp! no dialogue at all, it means not getting hung up on continuity with editing and g-shade and font style and blah blah etc etc. I'd even like to incorporate some gameplay too, since I miss just.. playing now n' then.

I want the freedom to think of something silly, or weird, or completely off topic and to be able to run with it instead of being bound by a plot that needs to progress. Am I making sense? I hope I'm making sense. Basically, I'm calling this next venture a "story not story" because rather than it having one large plot, it's going to be more like clusters of subplots with some gameplay, weirdness or silliness in between...

Forever In Between will kick off around about two years after the events of Somnium. Mostly focused on Oscar and his family, we'll join them on the journey of life as Robin and his siblings grow up in the Bay.

We'll also spend some time with other favourites too like Noah n' co. Salton, Ivan & Bruno, Suzie, Miya & [redacted] and Matilda, among others! Maybe we'll even see what Wyatt's up to at some point 👀 As we all know, life isn't always sunshine and rainbows, but Forever In Between (or fib for short) will be a lot less heavy, though hopefully no less interesting!

Obviously, I don't have any set plans but I have a few specific scenes and ideas in mind already, as well as some vague subplots planned for most, if not all of the main characters from Somnium.

Also! Although Oscar is very much still a main character, he'll be sharing the spotlight with Robin too, as I have a lot in mind for that special lil' guy.. tehe!

So, what's next?! I want to make a lil promo before I start and then I've gotta.. y'know, actually start working on it. I have the first few scenes in mind but then we're wingin' it baby! The best plan is no plan and all that... I'm being kind to myself though, so idk when we'll start, real soon though!

I've already given everyone makeovers and gotten a few of the main builds out of the way, enough for me to get started at least, and I'd like to make a new navigation/pinned post too.

I wanna be more organised as well, so story posts will be tagged as "forever in between" & "fib" and bloopers, extras, builds, cas pics etc etc. will be tagged as "fib" & "fib extras"!

Okay.. I think that's it. See you soon! 👋