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Makinng stickers ✨️

#the cutest #webcomic

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a doodle of a teapot!

i just woke up, and wanted to do something different ^^

my carrd

#idk why #but this speaks to me today #art

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Rain for My Parade 🌧️🌱🌿🌹🌷🌼

part of my cloud petticoat series~

#gorgeous #art on tumblr

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WORLDBUILDING TIME!

#soup up folks

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Wendy’s expression is all of us and everything

When your best friend comes home after more than a year of no contact with a beard. How actually dare he?

He literally can't win with her.

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What's that I hear?

Two new stories coming this way? 👀

Feels like it's been a while.....

#this feels strange now wow #but anyway #kaze writes #still #won't you believe it #watch this space

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it's Worldbuilding Wednesday, my dudes!

#give us soup

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14&15 for Ava? [ellie-e-marcovitz 😊]

Ava getting some love makes me so happy, you have no idea.

14) What kind of people do they tend to gravitate towards?

Above everything, Ava loathes to be bored. She prefers to surround herself with people who can match her intellect and don't wear their hearts on their sleeves. Where's the fun if you don't have to figure the other out? Just another riddle to be solved.

15) What do they like/dislike about themselves?

Some call it one of her best qualities, and it's certainly been of use to her, but Ava has a very conflicted relationship with her ability to go above and beyond to reach her ultimate goal. Come hell or high water, she will stop at nothing until she succeeds.

#ask game #writer asks #ava campbell

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Alright everyone, the second round of prompt voting is officially open! Here you will be voting only your top five favorites of the selection, which has been narrowed down slightly. Take your time, and please reblog and share to your friends ! Second round will close April 15th.

#whoops almost forgot to vote #looking forward to this

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The joys of sulking characters……….

4 and 6 for Cyrus?

thank you 😊

4. How do they punish themselves when they make mistakes?

Cyrus will sulk. A lot. Beat himself up a million ways to Sunday, depending on how badly he feels he messed up, before contemplating the best apology possible.

or fume, if he ends up getting detention, especially if it's because he pushed back.

really timely, considering he's sulking now.

6. Who do they avoid? Why?

Sebastian.

In general, anyone who wants to control him for their gain. Ever since the Incident, he's reluctant to help just anyone. It's slightly easier in Britain, but the manipulation is hard to forget.

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I think that's what you call a satisfying solution 👀

•°☆Tis I, the Soup Fairy!☆°•

*trips and falls onto your balcony*

As it is wobu wed eve (like my naming convention?), I shall bestow upon ye last week's question so you may participate again tomorrow. Twice the fun!

What texture does your character absolutely hate? What about it makes their skin crawl?

My shared braincell with @lifeofkaze decided that we both needed to do some little vignettes for these asks, so here’s one featuring one of her kids as well as my own.

So Smooth…

It had been the warmest day of the year so far, and even now that the sun was setting, the air remained muggy. Reva had changed her mind about which dress to wear three times before eventually settling on a silk slip dress with thin straps in a grey colour that seemed to take on a silver hue in the light. She checked her eyeliner in the mirror before she put it on, the material sliding effortlessly down her body that it almost soothed her nerves. She hoped that the rest of the night would go so smoothly.

When she arrived at the gastropub Dante had chosen for their date — their first date, though the idea of going on a first date with someone she had known for years and already slept with twice was fairly ridiculous — she found him sitting on a table in the garden, the bright colours of his patterned shirt meant that he stood out from around the crowd.

He stood up as she approached him, a smile spreading over his face. “Don’t you scrub up well?”

“Rude.”

“You look fantastic,” Dante corrected himself. He leaned towards her, one hand moving to her waist, his lips towards her cheek. Before he kissed her, however, he abruptly stopped and moved backwards. “Shall we sit?”

Reva frowned, but she did as Dante suggested. He seemed almost twitchy as he took his seat. Maybe he was nervous. Certainly, there was something almost anxious in the way he quickly rubbed the hand that had just touched her waist rubbed against his shorts before picking up his menu. She decided not to say anything, and picked up her own.

The mood shifted as soon as they started to talk. The moment of awkwardness was soon forgotten, and they began to banter and laugh like the old friends they were. The drinks were freely flowing, the food was good, and the company even better. Reva was becoming increasingly at ease, and once their chairs had shuffled close enough together, she leant against Dante, happy to share his personal space and feel his body close to hers.

But, it seemed that the feeling wasn’t mutual. As soon as her side brushed against his arm, Dante shifted in his chair so that she wasn’t touching him at all. When she moved her leg to rest next to his, he moved away again.

Reva had never been one to mince her words. She stared at Dante in disbelief, and told him:

“I don’t have germs, you know.”

“That’s not true, everyone has germs,” replied Dante. He laughed in a self-effacing way that annoyed Reva even more.

“So, what’s with you flinching away every time I try to touch you? Do you not want to do this anymore, or—”

“What? No!” Dante shook his head. “Sorry, it’s just… This is going to sound so stupid.” He grimaced. “It’s your dress.”

“My dress?” Reva looked down at the offending item. “What’s wrong with my dress?”

“Nothing, it looks great, I just…”

Reva stared, dismayed, as Dante’s whole body shuddered, right down to the tips of his fingers. She could have sworn he almost gagged.

“It’s the feeling of it,” Dante continued, once he’d almost composed himself. “That material.”

“Silk?”

“Ugh, yes. It’s horrible.”

Before she could stop herself, Reva let out a loud laugh. “That’s ridiculous. Silk feels lovely. It’s so soft, see here.”

She took the hem of her dress and tried to touch it to Dante’s leg. He jerked away from her so quickly that he almost fell off his chair. Reva laughed again.

“It’s just silk. It’s not going to hurt you.” She ran her hand over the material, from the level of her ribcage to her hip, her expression deliberately coy. “See, it’s so smooth and silky.”

“No, it’s slimy and I hate it.”

One of Dante’s fingers was raised as if in warning, and his eyebrows were raised so high that it made his whole face look comical. Reva giggled to herself, before reaching out to touch his tattooed forearm with her hand, being sure not to let any part of her dress make contact with his skin.

“So, how’s this for a solution?” she asked. “We pay the bill, and go back to mine so I can slip into something more comfortable?”

Dante relaxed. He nodded his head, and Reva removed her hand before adding under her breath:

“Or maybe I’ll just forget the clothes altogether…”

#reva amari #dante lopez briarwood #oh how I've missed these kids #and the braincell #soup fairy

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Hidden stash of chocolate and emergency brownies?

Honestly, I can relate.

2, 10 and 14 for Matt, please?

Thanks for the ask!!

2 - How do they treat themselves when they're feeling sad?

Matthew's always struggled with dealing with his feelings, especially negative ones. But once he's figured out that he shouldn't feel so much guilt over his emotions, he does start to be more kind to himself when sad. The main way he does this is by eating chocolate (of which he has a very large reserve hidden somewhere in Ravenclaw Tower - a secret known to very few people). If he's feeling like he needs to distract himself with something even further, he might head down to the kitchens and bake himself something to eat, like a tray of chocolate brownies, which tends to help take his mind off whatever upset him.

10 - What are their emotional triggers?

There's a lot that can cause Matthew's anxiety and fear to trigger: talking to new people, doing something new in front of others, and most social situations generally. But what I think is more interesting are the few things that cause him to get angry. For example, he really doesn't like it when someone lies to him, or any of his friend. He will also immediately jump to the defense of any of his friends if someone is mocking or insulting them. Finally, there's also the Memory Charm, which is an extreme trigger for him. Even someone talking about using the charm is enough to start building up his temper. Having seen its consequences first-hand during childhood, it's understandable he'd have such a hatred for the spell.

14 - What kind of people do they tend to gravitate towards?

Matthew has never thought of himself as a social butterfly, but it nevertheless seems like he ends up befriending many different kinds of people. Obviously, there are those who are reserved and more academia focused, like him, but he also finds himself befriending extroverts and more confident people in his journey too. The common threads between these people, I think, are their acceptance of others as they are, but also, like Matthew, having a desire to improve themselves and not stay in one place. It's these sorts of people that Matthew finds himself becoming friends with, be they introverted or extroverted, kind or standoffish.

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*smacks into your window screen*

•°☆TIS I THE SOUP FAIRY!!!☆°•

Your character is sitting outside a little restaurant by the sea. They are telling their most intimate friend about their beloved. They're drinking something delicious. What are they saying? What are they drinking?

The sun was high in the sky, making the waves before them sparkle and glitter. Jaz buried her toes in the sand, wiggling them in to the rhythm of the music reaching them from the opened terrace doors of the restaurant in her back.

Next to her, Mel slurped noisily on her cocktail through her straw, glancing her way.

"So," she said and took another sip, "why did I fly across half the world to see you?"

Jaz hummed and raised her cup. "Because there's nothing like cocktails at the beach?"

"If you want to call that a cocktail."

"Actually," said Jaz, setting aside her drink. "I've been meaning to tell you about something. Or, someone."

At that, Mel perked up. "Someone?" Her face darkening, she cast a look around. "To speak of it, where's Leon? I've been here a full day and have seen no sign of him." She paled. "I swear to God, you don't want to tell me -"

"There's someone new."

Mel dropped her cup. "Jaz. No."

"He is very cute."

"I swear to fucking God..."

"There you are."

A shadow fell over them from behind. Jaz dipped her head into her neck, smiling as she extended a hand and motioned for the man who had come up behind them to sit next to her in the sand. Leon did so with a smile, chuckling as he noticed the look on Mel's face. He leaned in to Jaz.

"Have you already told her?"

"I was about to."

"What is going on, you two?" Mel interrupted them. "Who is that new guy? If I came here only for you to tell me that you fucked things up..."

"Melody," Jaz smiled broadly, pulling on the colourful band that was wrapped around Leon's hand, "meet the new addition to the Equinox family." Picking up the small, sand-coloured animal that came traipsing behind from Leon's back, she held it out to her friend. "Meet Jimi."

Mel, dumbfounded, looked between the puppy and Jaz, and blinked. "Jimi?"

"Hendrix."

"Jimi Hendrix." Wide-eyed, Mel took the animal, whose tail was wagging against her arm and brought it closer to her face. Jimi Hendrix extended his neck and sniffed her face. Then, his tongue darted out and licked across the tip of Mel's nose. Jaz had to bite back a chuckle when Mel's expression turned the softest she had seen in all the years of knowing her. "I'm going to be such a great godmother."

@alyslaskeywriter

#oh I've had way too much fun with this #wip: when stars ignite #kaze writes original #post-story

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5, 7 and 14 for Lizzie? - @hphmmatthewluther

Thanks for the ask! 💛

5) Who are they loyal to? Why?

Liverpool FC, forever and always. Jokes aside, Lizzie is an extremely loyal person, who would defend her loved ones in almost any circumstance. Especially concerning Skye, she has gotten into her fair share of arguments in her friend's defense, even though she's wanted to choke her herself more than once.

7) What emotions or situations do they try to avoid? Why?

Lizzie is a person who thrives on harmony. When the people surrounding her turn from her or she feels that she's angered them, she gets anxious and drained and is not fun to work with at all.

14) What kind of people do they tend to gravitate towards?

Lizzie loves life, and loves people who love life. It's as easy as that.

#hphm #hogwarts mystery #lizzie jameson #ask game #writer asks

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13, 14, 15 for my favorite rock stars 💙

And a cherry margarita to start your weekend

It's been a good weekend ✨🍷

13) What is their relationship with their family like?

Jaz loves her family dearly, even though they quarrel like most families do. They're a competitive bunch, and whatever they do will usually end in some kind of competition or another, but she wouldn't want it any other way.

After gaining access to his files, Leon has a rough idea about who his parents were. He thought knowing would give him a sense of belonging but found that it only hurt him more than he bargained for. He never took into looking into his family history again but it stays at the back of his head at all times.

14) What kind of people do they tend to gravitate towards?

Jaz prefers surrounding herself with people who know how to have a good time. She's easy to be around, and likes people who don't make much of a drama about everything. Sometimes, she wonders what she did wrong to end up with Mel Cameron as her best friend.

As much as he goes on about balance and inner peace and all the shebang, Leon has a history of gravitating towards people with more extreme personalities, both on the good and the bad end of the spectrum.

15) What do they like/dislike about themselves?

Jaz is very much led by her heart, and her emotions/emotional reactions have landed her into trouble more than once. Whenever she follows her gut in the spur of the moment but knows it's probably a bad decision, her qualms usually aren't strong enough to stop her, which she mostly regrets after but hey...

Sometimes, Leon would wish he'd be able to not overthink anything as much as he does, and take things as they come. Especially when it comes to himself and his own self-worth, he would like to have a thicker skin.

#ask game #writer asks #wip: when stars ignite #writblr #writeblr #writer on tumblr

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An old Marva manip was found in my drafts & I needed this.

Marcie is owned by the amazing @slytherindisaster

#these two #sometimes I miss the old days #and gorgeous girls like these are no small reason for that

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This crew is e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.

I can't wait for life to go back to normal so I can finally sit with the Pendleton books for real.

3, 4, 9 and 10 for BP3 and a female Pendleton (or associate) of your choice! 🌻

Thank you so much for asking about the women who make TPT so much fun to write!

The women in books 1-3 so far have always stolen the spotlight, and You know I have to show off the trio of delightful women who are in no way witches...

Illustrations of my favorite ladies were commissioned to the wonderful @farrradays and can be found under each of their answers.

What parts of themselves do they tend to hide?

BP3: When Trip moved to New York as a child, he told the children at school that Gilles was his father’s butler—NOT his godfather and certainly NOT his stepfather. He had no issues with the fact that Gilles was a man but raged against the notion that his father found love again. "Why should Brad get to replace a wife when Trip cannot replace a mother?”

Maeve Woodbury: “No, dear. My statement was neither a premonition nor prophecy … I simply… wish to speak your success into existence. ‘No man shall harm Trip. No day shall come when you are overthrown.’ I say it because I want to believe it, certainly not because the girls and I saw this in our tea leaves. Such talk would send us all to the madhouse.”  LIES.

How do they punish themselves when they make mistakes?

BP3: Trip doesn’t acknowledge that he makes mistakes, so he punishes everyone around him. He's paranoid, any error or mistake is purely an attempt to sabatoge his legacy.  

Sidonia Van der Snythe: Sid’s sharp tongue is not limited to other people. She speaks to herself like she does anyone else. Which probably isn’t healthy, but at least her self-insults are kind of hilarious.  

What are their insecurities?

BP3: That blasted son of his. Born in the asylum after his mum went nuts. The kid should have stayed there with his fingerpaints and odd point of view. 

Aurelia Luppino: Her hand. Though now a talented seamstress at a high-end tailor’s shop, she was once a loom worker in a shoddy factory with few safety rules. An accident left her left hand broken and badly scarred. She did not have access to proper treatment, and the bones did not grow back the way they should have. If only her “book club” had access to a powerful healing tonic…

 

What are their emotional triggers?

BP3: Trip is surrounded by emotional triggers in the city. He was forced to leave New York at a young age and wants to return to London. There’s a difference in being wealthy in London and being wealthy in New York. New York's wealth feels claustrophobic, precarious, and artificial to him. 

Wisteria Pendleton: The (not very) fine folks at the Poughkeepsie Valley Lunatic Asylum for Women are trying to work that out. So far, everything triggers Wisteria Pendleton.