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[theladyoracle]

HIII love your works! I have a small question it's about slender. Is he like the only one of his kind or is there more?. If you already got this, ask, please ignore.

aaaAAAAH! thank you so much for the ask!🖤✨️ this is a super good question!!! 🖤✨️💖🥰

So the short answer is; technically no! Slenderman is not the only one of his kind in the Collective AU, however, he wants the Proxies and Denizens of his woods to think he is.

There are no Slender brothers in my au (so no Trenderman, Splendorman, or Offenderman, etc) Instead, there are other beings who hold the same hierarchal status as Slenderman. This post here goes a little bit more in depth of the hierarchy I have created for the Collective! :)

Slenderman falls under the Acolyte tier. That means he works closely with/for the supernatural Seer that is the Occultatumycete.

There are multiple Acolytes within the Collective! And each rule over different domains, like how Slenderman's domain is the Slender Woods.

So far there are three main Acolytes of my AU. The Operator/Slenderman himself, Zalgo, and a character who goes by Lady Seraphim!

None of the Slenderman's Proxies or denizens of the manor know about the Seers, likewise they know nothing of the other Acolytes that exist outside of the woods. I have some concept art for Lady Seraphim, but I am still working on a solid redesign for Zalgo :)

Bonus!!! Here is some of my concept art for Lady Seraphim, since I think they are so beautiful 🥺

[theladyoracle]

fave creepypasta ship? /nf

I'm gonna get chewed out by the Marble Hornet supremacists, but I love Brim so much 🤧🤧🤧 Like friends to enemies to lovers????? Literally shut up 😤😤😤 They just have such a tender place in my heart.

That's my honest answer. Otherwise TicciWork is good too 🥰 and NinaKate is really climbing up there!

[theladyoracle]

If I were to commission you, where would you like me to pay you? Like cashapp, PayPal, Venmo, etc.

I have Cashapp and PayPal! 🥰🫶🏻 That is where I will most likely take payments for commissions!

Thank you for the ask! 🖤✨️

[theladyoracle]

if one were to commission you for a creepypasta comic how much would you wanna be paid?

would that depend on how many pages? or how long the art takes?

This is a super good question! I would be so honored if someone would even consider commissioning me for a creepypasta comic! :D

Admittedly, I don't have a ton of experience making full length comics, especially those that would have detailed backgrounds or landscapes. There is no doubt in my mind that I would be able to take on such a project if I put my mind to it, or had a creative partner/commissioner to help support me through the process ✨️✨️

As of right now, I am making moves to open up some emergency commissions. (The most expensive would be a full-body character in flat color for $15!)

If someone were interested in commissioning me for a comic, I would probably lean towards a rate that would be per panel or per page! :) It would just depend how detailed the client would want the final project the look and what kind of content would be in it!

Thank you so much for the ask!! 🥰🖤✨️

[theladyoracle]

ur a veteran emo? please teach me ur ways, I aspire for the 2000s emo culture but I can't find clothes anywhere😭

Yess! <3 Absolutely.

I'm truly no expert, but I can definitely share some insight with my personal experiences! Honestly by 'veteran emo' I always meant it as a 'I paid my nickel' type deal. I still dress alternative and dark, but my style has definitely changed to meet my needs as I've gotten older (no more skinny jeans for me LOL.) However, I do want to write all the tips I've picked up on my emo-inspired fashion journey - because I really do dress in homage to my 12 year old self. So without further ado, as per my 21 years of being an oddly dressed, dark inspired, self proclaimed emo veteran....here are my top tips to perfecting your own style:

1. Don't Be Afraid to Cut Your Clothes.

Seriously. Don't be afraid. I am so shit at sewing its not even funny (and I have TRIED) but if I've learned one thing: if you're not wearing the clothes anyway- cut em up.

I never wore any of the T-shirts I bought myself until I cut all of them into an "off the shoulder" style. Now that they're comfortable for me, I feel so much more confident in them! And they're way more flattering too. This tip goes for any clothes. Don't be afraid to fuck them up - dye, cut, tie, add patches if that's your thing, embroidery, etc. If they end up looking like garbage that's okay! You can just donate them/toss them/use them as rags lol. The main thing is that you'll start building confidence on how to DIY your clothes, at least minimally.

2. Iconic Emo Hair is a Journey

HAIR!!!! Growing up in the 2000s, I would go to a cheap seat salon, holding my little printed out photo of some emo girl from the internet. I was excited beyond belief! I would sit down and ask the jaded 50 year old stylist to cut my hair like the girlie in the photo, only to be met with judgmental eyes and horrible experiences.

One time, this lady deadass said to my impressionable 11 year old self; "Ah, yes, the iconic style of.....that."

I have had way Too Many Karen haircuts in my life. Some I totally slayed ! Others were.....mm.

Anyway, my recommendation on hair is this - either do it yourself (I could never) or do your research. Find some local non-chain salons in your area and look at the stylists. Stalk their instagrams! Look at their work. Find someone who loves doing shags and wolfcuts. I now go to a "higher end" salon. My girlie Caitlin has tranformed me into the punk emo princess of my dreams! I already had a side part, so I basically asked for a shaggy mullet with a bunch of layers, but I asked to keep a swoopy bang/fringe and some pieces of hair in front of my ears to frame my face.

3. It Grows with You Over Time.

It doesn't matter where you get your clothes. What matters is that the clothes you're getting bring out the most authentic, confident and amazing version of yourself! Style is an extension of yourself, so don't be afraid to adapt concepts from 2000s emo culture into the modern styles you might love today.

The first thing I recommend for literally ANYONE trying to discover themselves and their style is to make an aesthetic board. Not a board specifically for fashion, but rather one that encompasses you. Scenery, trinkets, textposts, aesthetic images that remind you of yourself, even just things that you like! Having a visual for who you are and who you want to be is so helpful. Literally anything and everything can be used as closet inspiration, and having an aesthetic board that completely revolves around you and how you perceive yourself can be so eye opening!

You might even recognize patterns in your interests that you didn't even notice before! Color palettes, textures, and shapes can all come to light. All of these things are very helpful in figuring out your personal style.

Once you have a genuine idea of your personal aesthetic board, you can then make one for fashion. Adding outfits or articles of clothing that you're interested in will help you when thrifting and shopping! I always pull up Pinterest when I'm at the mall or thrifting. It helps me get an idea of the clothes I already have and the types of outfits I want to wear.

For example, here are some of the patterns I recognize on my aesthetic boards:

Silver jewelry (layered necklaces, lots of rings)

Spider imagery

Long black skirts

Black, deep reds, dark blues

Platform boots

Celestial imagery

Leather jackets

Oversized button up shirts (flannels, dark colored corduroys)

Witchy plants

Shirts with long, interesting sleeves (bell, balloon, flared)

Big ol' sweaters

Bat imagery

Black tank tops with a 'v' neckline

Your style will evolve as you get older. And no matter who you are - style is versatile. Even if you love to wear corsets and gorgeous form fitting skirts most days....eventually you'll need a day in just sweatpants and your coziest sweater. As stated - what matters is that the clothes you have make you happy and bring forward your most authentic and confident self.

4. Don't Put Yourself in a Box!

Making your style your own will not only help you feel confident in your own skin, but also gives you flexibility in your closet. Style evolves with you! You shouldn't worry about you should or shouldn't be wearing just to fit into a special box like "emo" or "goth" or "cottagecore" or any of that! Instead, take the elements of those styles that you love and implement them into your wardrobe. This also helps you find clothes that are comfortable and that you'll actually wear.

5. Emo Style Starter Pack

For emo clothes in particular, I recommend accumulating clothes that are black, dark grey, grey, and white (yes white.) And then choose an accent color! For me, my favorite colors to wear are blue and purple. So when I started accumulating a concrete wardrobe my Junior year of high school, I mostly focused on black clothing and found accentuating accessories or articles of clothing that matched my fave accent color.

For someone starting to shop for traditional emo clothes, here's a shopping list I've curated:

Long sleeved shirts (black, striped, patterned) (to be worn under other shirts or stand alone)

Black tank tops (different straps)

Band t-shirts! Or just dark t-shirts with alternative designs

Heavy jacket/button up shirts (flannels, jean jackets, leather jackets)

Dark pants (can have as many pocket/rip/design elements as you'd like)

Dark boots (could be platforms)

Canvas sneakers

Oversized hoodies

Layered necklaces

Fingerless gloves

Multiple rings

Belts with dangling elements like chains

Beanie hats (you can get cute oversized ones)

Flat brimmed caps (LOL YES! IF YOURE INTO IT)

Black bandanas to wear over your hair (I think you can wear them in a lot of cool ways :3)

At the end of the day though, if you just wear a lot of black any normie will call you an emo. Find clothes that you feel comfortable and clothes that will make you feel badass!

Hope this helped! Or maybe it didn't lol. I'm just glad I managed to actually finish this post.

xoxo

-Oracle

[theladyoracle]

TY, I appreciated Jane's and slender dynamic post. I always thought Jane never got much Spotlight and/or seemed unlikable, but I generally love the way you characterize her!! in my opinion, I think you did her justice. mini boss woman!!👊😤💖 this just makes my girl crush for this woman even bigger!!

And I just love any Slenderman content like I'll slurp that shit up like a slushy in 2 sec, bruh!!🩵

Beautiful anon, thank YOU for the ask! I genuinely had so much fun writing it 🥺🫶🏻 Full apologies for the wait, I just wanted it to be perfect and I had A LOT of thoughts running around 🖤✨️

When I first got into the fandom I desperately wanted to like Jane, but I've always been confused about who she's supposed to be. When I write her, I want it to be apparent that she's capable and intelligent, while also holding certain compassionate and nurturing traits! In my au, she feels deeply guilty about what happens to Jeff and Liu, and so even though she's just a peer, she tries to be there for them. I like to think that her sensitivity towards other people's is a strength and a weakness in her line of work haha 🥺🫶🏻

AND SLENDERMAN BROOOO I have so much fun coming up with ideas for him 😭 I like to play with the idea that even though he is a twisted, imposing and powerful entity, being around humans and mortals have started to shape him in a way 😅 (kind of reminds me of Michael from The Good Place sort of)

ANYWAY YAP OVER! Basically thank you for the ask 🥺🖤✨️🫶🏻

[theladyoracle]

whats the name of your au

Thank you for the ask!

The name of my au is...The Collective!

At least for now 😅 I named it the Collective because I wanted it to encapsulate everything I explore - multiple settings, characters, relationships, backstories, etc. Everything is connected, and connection is a huge theme in the universe.

I also like that it could have multiple meanings, like in a way Acolytes, such as the Slenderman, are collecting Proxies or other creeps to add to their collection.

Always up for different ideas though! 🖤