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sorry for disappearing! i’ll be around soon!

#( lj. ) #i just got really anxious so!!!

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BLACK NOIR:

Supes are hard targets —  they pack a punch! A punch can be a fist like brittle metal that sticks into your arm, or a closed eye with a twitch of a finger that spills out flames like a fountain, or a jaw unhinged that shrieks out music notes too beautiful to be heard. Noir has met enough to know that they are targets to be considered carefully. He considers this carefully as he enters the alley, and then there are too many things to consider;  three, four, five!

(“You can do it!”  and  “You've got this!”    are thoughtful cheers that Noir is too distracted to stop and appreciate.  His friends should hide!)

Black Noir turns alleyways into prisons, but he only has two arms. When two more join the fray, he stops to double-take, and on that second take heroes fall in batches, crops carved through on a close-in field. He knows the sound of death and he knows the sound of death by his own hands, from the creak of his own gloves to the snap of someone's neck. This is not that sound. The righteous dream is blood, guts and gore that Noir is left standing in. It is a sickening red carpet;  it should be.

The grain vignette of the cracked side of his helmet's goggles say that he's taken a beating more unusual than usual.     “Noir?”    —  that doesn't sound right. Where are his friends?    “Clap if you're alive.”    —  OK.  Noir does clap, a sonar in the air that lights up the bloodbath he can only view one side of. There is a pair of gleaming red eyes looking at him, and Noir is prepared to burst forward in all his battered joints and ripped clothing, but a squeaking blink reveals the framing of blood that is so deceiving to his eye.

He does burst forward, and he halts before John. He hunches his height to lean nose-to-nose, discerning the gore for what it is and what it isn't. He doesn't appreciate unannounced combatants.

CLAP!

oh, so he is alive. that's good. john can't really process the joy at that because he feels dizzy suddenly, like all of the blood rushed from his head and out of his feet, pooling around them before creeping up the alleyway walls. he hasn't seen this much blood since...

he blinks and suddenly they're face-to-face, noir leaning down to his height, and a number of quips about personal space and/or romance bubble up that don't spill into the real world, but stomach bile does. and violently so.

he grabs his friend's shoulder without thinking to steady himself and turns to throw up before he can even consider stopping himself, the nausea barely getting better and the dizziness growing as he bends over. he'll worry about consequences of that later, there's more important things to consider right now.

"are you okay?"

his voice sounds worse now, burned by the acidic contents that just left him, and there's now a hint of guilt and anxiety in his tone, the same visible in his eyes when he looks up again. he reaches up hesitantly to touch the cracked helmet, slow enough that noir can pull away if he wants, slow enough to show that he respects those boundaries.

"did i hurt you?"

#toonsupe #verse tag tbd. #i really should come up with that tag at some point #anyways I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #emeto //

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if you're waiting on a reply from me (especially an old one), i'm so sorry! my muse is strong, i just find it hard to get inspired to write. i'm not ignoring anyone and i appreciate all of you.

#( lj. ) #idk! my brain has been very fuzzy recently so i'm just like. bleh. #but i really love all of you so much

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#( lj. ) #long post // #not really but it is a big image? so. idk

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“noir?”

the normally boisterous voice is raspy and weak, echoing in the dark alley only because the silence is already deafening. the plan had been for them to hang out like usual: @toonsupe completes whatever errand vought has him running and john stays out of the way. easy, right?

not when there are more supes than anticipated. not when john's bleeding heart finds it hard to watch noir get ambushed. he can't handle his friends getting hurt.

and so he blacked out.

now, though, he's back in his body and it aches worse than it has in a long time, his throat feels torn up and he can taste blood in his mouth. he knows there's blood on his hands, but he wipes at his face unthinkingly, letting out a shuddering breath.

"clap if you're alive," he tries to joke.

#toonsupe #verse tag tbd.

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Beta Editor / Trim Reblogs Masterpost

This is just a spot to gather all my posts about the beta / legacy editors and cutting posts into one place, mostly so it's in one easily shareable link for people who ask. (Last updated February 21, 2023.)

WHAT'S EVEN GOING ON — This long post explains pretty much everything in great detail. It covers the different editors, the different extensions required for cutting posts and how they work, some glitches you may encounter, and reasons the two systems aren't compatible. I highly recommend reading this one before any of the others, as it provides the most context.

TRIM REBLOGS GUIDE — An overview to just Trim Reblogs.

USING TRIM REBLOGS WITH THE LEGACY EDITOR — If you aren't willing to commit to the beta editor yet, at least learning how to use trim reblogs will make a world of difference to your partners using it.

BETA EDITOR OVERVIEW — An overview to the beta editor, the differences it has from legacy as well as its new features.

TRANSFERRING THREADS TO BETA / TRIM REBLOGS — An overview of how to actually go about transferring threads cut with the old system (editable reblogs) to the new system (trim reblogs).

DOUBLE POSTING GLITCH 1 + HOW TO FIX — Goes over a glitch you may encounter when using trim reblogs on a post that was originally made with the legacy editor, causing your reply to duplicate upon posting.

DOUBLE POSTING GLITCH 2 + HOW TO FIX — Goes over a glitch you may encounter when using editable reblogs on a post that was originally made with the beta editor, causing your partner's reply to duplicate upon posting.

#( reference. ) #kisses jeanette on the forehead #thank you

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"it’s okay.”

and he means that, honestly. he’s not someone to hold a grudge, especially not in this kind of situation, especially not when he’s also ghosted people in far worse situations. he knows casper has a rough past, based on the little they know about each other. he doesn’t need all the gritty, traumatic details to give the other a pass.

“you don’t have to apologize, cas. i mean, i’m not gonna turn down a night in a bed,” he clarifies quickly, with a smile on his face, “but i’m just glad you’re alive. i worry about you, you know?”

there are plenty of questions to ask, because of course he wants to know where every mark and bruise has come from, or if there's anything he could do. but that is never how this works, and casper has at least figured that much out, and so he does his best to meet john's grin.

"yeah, sorry about that." an awkward laugh, because he didn't have an explanation then, and he doesn't have a good one now. no nice way of saying i got really afraid i was going to eat you. probably not the kind of thing that would make john feel better about sharing a hotel room with him.

"i'm not always uh... the best with people." because he'll at least take some responsibility. "figured this could be like... i dunno. my way of saying sorry? i'm not great at that, either."

#downspirals

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🐝  *  ―  𝑷𝑶𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑻𝒀 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑵.  reblog this post and give the person you reblogged it from a small compliment in the tags.  just something sweet and simple that’ll hopefully bring a smile to their face.

#( lj. ) #i have a soft spot for anyone who writes a nonverbal/mute character okay #and C does a great job and also has made me love BN even more than i already do #also we stan when people have such a deep complex understanding of their character

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🐝  *  ―  𝑷𝑶𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑻𝒀 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑵.  reblog this post and give the person you reblogged it from a small compliment in the tags.  just something sweet and simple that’ll hopefully bring a smile to their face.

#( lj. ) #calhoun is honestly the best #like 100/10 one of the friendliest people on here

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a comprehensive list of scenarios

feel free to combine multiple prompts or add  “ + reverse ”  to switch roles !   for reference, the one sending in the prompt is the one committing the action.

1.  GUEST :  for one muse to offer the other a place to stay. 2.  STORM :  for both muses to find shelter from a severe storm. 3.  MEDIC :  for one muse to show up at the other’s doorstep injured. 4.  SURPRISE :  for one muse to come home and find the other already inside. 5.  TRIP :  for both muses to road trip or travel together. 6.  BABYSIT :  for one muse to help the other home while they’re drunk. 7.  INSOMNIA :  for one muse to find the other still awake at 3am. 8.  AMBUSH :  for both characters to come under attack by the same enemy. 9.  DANCE :  for one muse to ask the other to dance at a party. 10.  STRANDED :  for one muse to help the other who’s stranded on the road. 11.  SERVICE :  for one muse to cover the cost of something for the other. 12.  SAFEGUARD :  for one muse to save the other from being hit by a vehicle or from some other life-threatening event. 13.  DAZE :  for one muse to wake somewhere and find the other hovering over them. 14.  STOWAWAY :  for one muse to find the other hiding on the same ship. 15.  TAXI :  for both muses to share the same taxi ride. 16.  MAKEOVER :  for one muse to help the other with a new outfit or hairstyle. 17.  LIFEGUARD :  for one muse to rescue the other from drowning. 18.  DISASTER :  for both muses to work together to escape a fire, flood, or other disaster. 19.  TRANSIT :  for one muse to sit next to the other on a public transport. 20.  SPRAIN :  for one muse to carry the other after spraining their ankle. 21.  EMPLOY :  for one muse to be hired as the other’s bodyguard, tutor, assistant, etc. 22.  QUEST :  for one muse to help the other with a task in exchange for compensation. 23.  SOOTHE :  for one muse to calm the other during a panic attack. 24.  RECOVER :  for one muse to return the other’s lost belonging. 25.  UMBRELLA :  for one muse to share their umbrella with the other on a rainy day. 26.  HEAL :  for one muse to nurse the other back to health from a sickness or injury. 27.  NIGHTMARE :  for one muse to comfort the other after a nightmare. 28.  REUNION :  for one muse to run into the other again after a long time. 29.  PRIZE :  for one muse to win the other a prize at a carnival. 30.  NUDE :  for one muse to walk in on the other while they’re changing. 31.  BED :  for both muses to wake in the same bed, naked or fully clothed. 32.  TRAIL :  for one muse to notice the other has been following them. 33.  EVADE :  for one muse to pull the other into an alleyway to escape their pursuer. 34.  THIEF :  for one muse to confront the other after having something stolen by them. 35.  CAUGHT :  for one muse to walk in on the other singing / dancing. 36.  FESTIVE :  for both muses to decorate for a special occasion. 37.  PRESENT :  for one muse to give the other a  (birthday)  gift. 38.  WEARY :  for one muse to wake up after falling asleep on the other. 39.  CAPTIVE :  for one muse to hold the other against their will. 40.  SNAP :  for one muse to yell at or push the other out of frustration. 41.  SLEEPOVER :  for one muse to stay the night at the other’s place. 42.  TRESPASS :  for one muse to trespass on the other’s property. 43.  BREAK-IN :  for one muse to discover the other robbing their place. 44.  MERCY :  for both muses to come across an injured animal. 45.  UNKNOWN :  for both muses to wake and find themselves in a strange place. 46.  ACCOMPLICE :  for one muse to assist the other at the scene of a crime. 47.  ASTRAY :  for both muses to take a detour and lose their way. 48.  RELAX :  for both muses to share a hot tub or hot spring. 49.  MUSE :  for one muse to model for the other’s art project. 50.  ACCOMPANY :  for one muse to give the other an extra ticket to an event. 51.  SALVAGE :  for one muse to retrieve the other’s belongings from a thief. 52.  MEAL :  for both muses to prepare and share a meal together. 53.  CEMETERY :  for one muse to find the other at a gravestone. 54.  REFUGE :  for one muse to shelter the other from enemies. 55.  ARRANGED :  for both muses to date or marry out of convenience. 56.  FAVOR :  for one muse to owe the other a favor. 57.  VACATION :  for both muses to book the same hotel on vacation. 58.  DEFEND :  for one muse to save the other from one or multiple assailants. 59.  CATCH :  for one muse to return the other’s pet that escaped. 60.  RESTRICTED :  for both muses to sneak into someplace they’re not supposed to be.

#( meme tag. ) #i would love this actually thanks

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sorry for disappearing again lol i’ll be on either later tonight or tomorrow! i love y’all <3

#( lj. ) #me (lying): i hate being inactive

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starter call! <3

#( lj. ) #( starter call. ) #multis please specify for whomst or else #(the or else is i'll choose randomly which is probably not actually a big deal) #i'm gonna eat and play something on my switch but i'll be thinking of these while i do it

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JOHN is incredibly sincere and earnest in every interaction he has. it’s not that he doesn’t lie, it’s just that he doesn’t find the reason to do so very often, and it’s usually a lie through omission than a direct deceit on his part. he’s quick to consider himself friends with someone and loyal to a fault, having a hard time to disengage even when a relationship is harmful to him.

he’ll always look for the best in people and doesn’t think there’s such a thing as an irredeemable person. he knows firsthand what it’s like to be labeled a monster despite trying your best to be the exact opposite.

#( extra information. ) #he also doesn't understand social cues that well bc he never got the chance to practice them in school lmfao #like he was taken before he ever entered a school and then from 10 to ~23/24 he was basically in a coma #so he's like................. trying his best lmao but he doesn't know!

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john hasn’t slept in a bed in about a month now, too busy trying to hitchhike his way back across the country to even think about stopping unless he needs to, and it’s not like he’s exactly swimming in cash, most of that goes towards eating these days, now that he has a few outfits in his ratty backpack. the first thing he does when they get into the room is collapse face-first onto the bed and just inhale, appreciating the at least semi-clean sheets.

shrugging off his bag, he drops it to the side and lets out a soft laugh as he rolls over then sits up, running hands through his hair then down his face, the bags under his eyes looking out of place with his goofy grin. the bruises running up his arms...

“you know. i’m alive.” it comes out drier than he means for it to. “it’s been quiet, mostly. just a lot of walking and begging.” he smiles as he looks at him, gaze soft and fond. “how about you? you took off pretty quick last time.”

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it had been a while since they had crossed paths like this, and casper was always a little afraid he might never see john again. but here they were, and john was still the same as always, so casper figured they could share a hotel room while they were in the same town. he had a little extra cash, and figured they could both use a nice bed. it was certainly worth all the staring.

"so..." he tosses his backpack down on his bed, and then tosses himself down. "how've you been doing?"

#downspirals #sorry i took a minute to reply lol i''m easily distractable

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taken from the book  ‘ coraline ’  by neil gaiman.

‘ they used to send flowers to my dressing room. ’ ‘ you’d have to be an explorer to find your way around in this fog. ’ ‘ the mice do not like the mist. ’ ‘ you are in terrible danger. ’ ‘ what am i in danger from? ’ ‘ i’m your other mother. ’ ‘ we’ve been waiting for you for a long time. ’ ‘ it wasn’t the same here without you. ’ ‘ we were here before you fell. you will be here when we rise. ’ ‘ i’m going outside to explore. ’ ‘ we’ll just wait here for you to come back. ’ ‘ i am not the other anything. i am me. ’ ‘ we could be friends, you know. ’ ‘ that’s because you don’t know who you are. ’ ‘ we know who we are, so we don’t need names. ’ ‘ it was sensible of you to bring protection. ’ ‘ it won’t hurt. ’ ‘ we only want what’s best for you. ’ ‘ if that’s what you want. ’ ‘ i think i’ve probably become a single child family. ’ ‘ she’s vanished under mysterious circumstances. ’ ‘ they aren’t going to come back, are they? ’ ‘ then i suppose there is only one thing left to do. ’ ‘ when you’re scared but you still do it anyway, that’s brave. ’ ‘ you know you’re talking again? ’ ‘ how fortunate i am in having a traveling companion of such wisdom and intelligence. ’ ‘ you don’t frighten me. ’ ‘ you will always be safe here with me. ’ ‘ calling cats tends to be a rather overrated activity. ’ ‘ no need for names. ’ ‘ she wants something to love, i think. ’ ‘ i’d go inside if i were you. ’ ‘ and what do you think you’re doing? ’ ‘ nothing to find here. ’ ‘ maybe i just got turned around in the mist. ’ ‘ but how can you walk away from something and still come back to it? ’ ‘ spiders’ webs only have to be large enough to catch flies. ’ ‘ still, the proudest spirit can be broken with love. ’ ‘ i have no plans to love you. ’ ‘ you can’t make me love you. ’ ‘ how long have you been here? ’ ‘ i’m not running away. ’ ‘ we temper our justice with mercy here. ’ ‘ everyone knows that a soul is the same size as a beach ball. ’ ‘ i’m not afraid. ’ ‘ you know that i love you. ’ ‘ well at least you didn’t jump out at me. ’ ‘ i don’t want whatever i want. nobody does. not really. ’ ‘ what kind of fun would it be if i just got everything i ever wanted? ’ ‘ i hope you don’t mind my getting involved. ’ ‘ we are going to go home. ’ ‘ this is not a good place to be in. ’ ‘ i’m sorry i threw you at her. ’ ‘ i fell asleep. ’ ‘ i just miss you sometimes. ’ ‘ i’m just pleased it’s all over. ’ ‘ go away or you’ll be sorry. ’

#( meme tag. ) #long post // #( queue don't know me. )

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how to stop feeling like your body is a crime scene

#( about. ) #( trauma. )

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#( lj. ) #i didn't mean to disappear it's just that.......... i didn't wanna be here lmfao #sorry! my brain is broken!