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Permanent Hiatus

{{I’m past my last straw at this point. This website is beyond toxic for role-playing at this point, and I am enjoying my fix in private with close friends now. The Sofia fandom has practically died off at this point, and I’m just so insanely tired of getting my hopes up and having them get squandered when there’s a spark of potential. It 100% feels like trolling at this point considering the things I’ve endured in the past. You don’t shake that feeling even if it’s factually a coincidence.  If anybody wants me, you can find me on Discord. Please DM me for my account. I will still occasionally be posting fan content on twitter, nor am I going to stop collecting. But as for RP? Discord only. I will be leaving this account up to keep it’s content available.}}

#..{{Out of Magic}}.. #{and yeah announcing I'm leaving because huehrure anxiety is not the best idea} #{but the people who've followed for so long quietly deserve to know why I'm leaving} #{if anybody knows of a more stable platform for RP let me know} #{I'll drag Cedric there} #{but this site and the general mindset of it's users is not worth emotional investment anymore}

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uprooted-and-sideways‌:

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a grumpy wizard in possession of a large library, must be in want of a messy apprentice.

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#{ayyyy}

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“Whatever you wish, Princess.”

Granted, such a statement could be a dire mistake, but apathy was high this evening. How was he to make her mind up? Especially when he struggled to come to his own decisions. Wand twirling between scarred fingers, he would bob his head for a moment, glancing over the piles of books littering both his desk and shelves. Knowing his luck, her request would be something buried, but at least it’d give him something to do. Something was better than nothing for some reason as of late.

“They say that one’s magics are best when your instinct guides you to it. Tell me what comes to mind first, child.”

“So what spell should we learn today Cedric?” Sofia asked him curiously, her eyes darting around his lab curiously. She was always eager to learn the magic that the sorcerer had and she wanted to be one of the greatest witches of her time.

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#priincessiiisms #..{{A Better Me}}.. #..{{:purity: princess sofia:}}.. #{my muse is just as bad as I am when it comes to plot direction} #{not sure if this is a blessing or not}

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{{You know what, I barely use this hell-site anymore so I’m going to vague-post because there’s a reason I’m inactive lately; If you’re incapable of communicating with people, don’t reach out to them. Don’t get a small and demotivated group of people excited and then ghost. I’m talking about “I’m almost done” and then disappearing entirely and blocking people — not just slowly drifting apart. That is normal. Ghosting is not. Ghosting is a dick move. If you’re too busy or just lost interest, at least say something.  Anxiety is not a good excuse; several people here have it, and yet they’re still capable of saying no/”I can’t” in various forms. Online at that too. I’m not the most mature person myself, but the handful of people who have been doing this over the last year have pretty much confirmed my decision to find partners on other websites. This is not one incident but several to the point that it’s causing me anxiety. {Because trust me, when it happens as often as it does, you start wondering if it’s people trolling. Especially when you’ve had an issue with people doing it in other ways in the past.} It’s behaviors like this that drive creatives away. Especially in smaller fandoms. Don’t do it. If you’re not committed, don’t act like you are because /you’re/ the one hurting feelings. Just dip your toes in and say no thanks if it’s not for you, because sadly, apparently that’s too much to ask en masse.}}

#..{{Out of Magic}}.. #{I really want to know why I only seem to have this issue on this website} #{but I honestly know why and it's why I'm rarely here now} #{all my regular partners are on Discord now and I don't have to put up with this crap} #{I know I wasn't the most stable partner before but I really hit the last straw recently} #{if this only happened once or twice I would not be making this post} #{but it's happening enough I want people to be aware and the damage it does}

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NEWLY DISCOVERED CONCEPT ART!!!

Hello, everyone! Today I found some old-old Sofia the First concept art.

Including:

Beta Sofia

Beta James and Amber

Beta Roland and Miranda

And, of course, Beta Cedric:

You can find all of these, and more, here

Enjoy!

#..{{Out of Magic}}.. #{I never thought I'd see potential beta Cedric again} #{he's so ugly} #{I'm so happy the art direction changed tbh lol}

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010. Do they believe in love at first sight?

“Love at first sight is poppycock.”

Your Answer: No.

#{oh no} #Anonymous

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“I’ve got a better suggestion.                                     

                                                                The castle dungeon.”

                                    『 ❝ okay… now consider… mind control. ❞ 』

#darkchemy #..{{A Better Me}}.. #{liSTeN tO yOuR ElDErs bOi}

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083. What is the first thing they say and/or do when they wake up?

Cedric is not a morning person and usually requires at least 30 minutes under the blankets before he’ll actually wake up and function. Tea is usually the second thing.

#{coffee in mod AU} #Anonymous

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082. What are your character’s sleeping preferences?

Always.

#{LET HIM NAP} #{EVERYWHERE} #Anonymous

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100 Random Character Development Questions

001. When is their birthday? 002. Do they do anything to celebrate their birthday? 003. Does your character like coffee better, or tea? 004. Do they prefer being alone or with others? 005. Are they in good health? 006. What sense do they most rely on? 007. Is your character an optimist or a pessimist? 008. What is their favorite fairy tale? 009. Do they believe in happy endings? 010. Do they believe in love at first sight? 011. How would your character court the person of their dreams? 012. What makes your character embarrassed? 013. Have they ever been bullied or teased? 014. Detail one secret shame your character feels. 015. Are they most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue? 016. What is their choice of weapon? 017. When does your character think that violence is justified or deserved? 018. Your character wakes up to find that war has been declared. What do they do? 019. If they could have a superpower, what would they choose? 020. What are their hobbies? 021. How do they display affection? 022. What is the most beautiful thing they’ve ever seen? 023. What do they consider beautiful in others physically? 024. What do they consider ugly in others physically? 025. What do they consider beautiful in others personality-wise? 026. What do they consider ugly in others personality-wise? 027. What is their idea of perfect happiness? 028. What makes them laugh out loud? 029. What sort of sense of humor does your character have? 030. Do they believe in the afterlife? 031. Are they superstitious about anything? 032. Does your character believe in ghosts? 033. Do they keep their promises? 034. What’s their view of lying? 035. What is the most important rule your character lives by? 036. How honorable is your character? 037. If your character saw someone drop a large sum of money and knew that they could probably take it without anyone noticing, what would they do? 038. What bad habits do they have? 039. What do they think is the worst thing that can be done to a person? 040. What is their obsession? 041. Are they comfortable with technology? 042. What is their greatest achievement? 043. What will they stand up for? 044. What disgusts them? 045. Does your character have any chronic medical conditions? 046. How do they handle getting sick? 047. What was the last medical problem your character had? 048. Do they have any allergies? 049. How does your character feel about growing old? 050. How does your character feel about their own mortality? 051. If they knew they would die tomorrow, what would they do today? 052. What is your character’s worst flaw? 053. What is your character’s greatest strength? 054. Does your character want power or authority of any kind? 055. Is your character an introvert or an extrovert? 056. Has your character ever struck someone in anger? 057. Has your character ever killed anyone? 058. What is your character’s idea of a perfect day? 059. List several phrases your character is fond of uttering. Where did they pick them up? 060. What is your character’s attitude toward education and learning? 061. Does your character prefer adventure or safety and security? 062. What sort of legacy does your character wish to leave behind? 063. How well does your character handle difficult people? 064. In what ways does your character annoy others? 065. Is your character better at leading or following? Which do they prefer? 066. Does your character prefer city life or being out in nature? 067. Does your character believe in fate or destiny? 068. How strong is your character’s sense of responsibility? What kinds of things trigger it? 069. What about your character is heroic? 070. What about your character is cowardly? 071. How kind is your character? 072. In a Dungeons & Dragons game, which class would your character be? (wizard, fighter, bard, priest, ranger, etc.) 073. In a novel, what plot role would your character fill? (hero, anti-hero, sidekick, villain, etc.) 074. What is your character’s favorite game? 075. Is your character ticklish? 076. How do they express anger? 077. How often do they cry? Over what? 078. How emotionally stable is your character? 079. How easy is it for them to read the emotions of others? 080. How easy is it for others to read your character’s emotions? 081. Is your character religious? 082. What are your character’s sleeping preferences? 083. What is the first thing they say and/or do when they wake up? 084. Describe your character in one word. 085. Describe your character in three words. 086. How would your character describe themself in one word? 087. How would your character describe themself in three words? 088. Is your character quiet or loud? 089. How vocally expressive is your character? 090. How bodily expressive is your character? 091. What type of music does your character like? 092. What emotion does your character evoke in others? 093. What is your character’s goal in life? 094. Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to know. 095. Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to do. 096. How do they move and carry themselves? What energy do they project? 097. How well do they adapt to change? 098. Does your character like animals? 099. Do they talk to inanimate objects? 100. Does your character dream? If so, what do they dream about?

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Jacket

Elsa Schiaparelli, 1938

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

#..{{Magical Taste}}..

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“I mean, you asked.” he’d state firmly with a hint of gruff. Would he attend some sort of event that she requested of him if it weren’t something as mundane as this? Probably not, but at the least he could attempt to impress with his minimal knowledge on such formal affairs. A dance, however, was not one of those things, yet he was forced into it once more. It seemed to be a common thing lately - being forced outside of his comfort zone - but he had to just go with it. It was just as things were.

“I wouldn’t even be here if it weren’t for you.” The complete truth for many reasons.

“Although, to be fair, I’d rather leave, if you get what I mean.”

As continued from here.

“Neither can I. At least to this type of music.” 

As they joined the others, she mimicked the way the ladies dancing held themselves, their hands. She was not shy about physical affection in the least; Hakalo was very open about that sort of thing. As they started swaying to the music (not at all resembling the others doing the actual steps), she smiled up at him. 

“I’m glad you decided to come after all. You’re the most interesting person here.”

Magic users were… eccentric, to say the least. Not easily understood, and there were those who couldn’t even be bothered to try. Not that Hokulani minded much. 

“I’d be terribly bored without you.”

#starxshine #..{{A Better Me}}.. #{AHUehheuheuaHUAERHUEhurheuhre}

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magic-mom‌:

When no response came, Cordelia decided to take the chance. The room was dark, save for a few low-burning candles. Blinking in the darkness, she spotted the bed and noticed a Cedric-sized lump under several layers of blankets. She gave a slight cough to announce her presence.

“I brought you some tea,” she offered, gesturing towards the floating tea trey behind her.

Silence.

Aiming her wand at the fireplace, she lit a small fire and soon busied herself preparing the tea at a nearby table. The only sounds were the soft crackling of the fire and the light clinking of china. Setting his cup on the nightstand, she conjured a chair and made herself comfortable at his bedside. Staring into the middle distance, she began stirring her tea absently.

What was there to say? What could she say?

This wasn’t exactly Cordelia’s area of expertise. And frankly, this wasn’t the first time he botched things, nor would it be the last. When he succeeded, it was marvelous. When he failed, it was catastrophic. With success, comes failure, and all that. Now how would one word that to sound more comforting? She sipped her tea thoughtfully.

“Would you like a biscuit?” she offered with a small smile.

Why was she even here? Even before their reconciliation she had been apt to ignore him entirely during these incidents. There were only so many ways to kick a man when he was down. And kick she had in the past  — to the groin. Several times.

Why couldn’t he just rest?

As she bustled about his abode, he sighed, scrunching up even more for his own comfort, sulking away and hoping she’d just leave. Perhaps she was just kindly leaving snacks, but no, she was offering them like some sort of noble pest. This was much more of a Sofia thing and it was slightly off-putting. This newfound positivity was dreadful and awkward in every sense of both words. 

“I’d like to be left alone.” he’d reply in full truth, still keeping himself sheltered from any potential storm. Especially one that could from from rejecting her offers.

#magic-mom #..{{A Better Me}}.. #..{{:sister dearest: cordelia:}}.. #{o no} #{he bein grump}

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Hey Sofia the First Fans!

If any of you are interested in joining a Sofia the First discord server, please DM me so I can give you an invite!

Just a heads up, we do not allow Cedfia content, so if that’s something you’re looking for, I suggest finding another server for that kind of content. But other than that, the rest of us are pretty chill and just want a safe, pleasant environment to appreciate what a great show StF is!

Again, if you are interested, feel free to DM me!

#..{{Out of Magic}}.. #{I've been hanging out here and it's pretty neato}

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His performances had been so grandiose as of late — and apparently, so were his failures. The sorcerer had prepared the entire week for the display. It was rare even now that Roland would let him perform in front of others. The last few times had gone without a hitch; Cedric could have never expected the disaster that had occurred to have happened at the sheer scale it had. In fact, he had no idea what went wrong. Even his previous bungles could at least have it’s explanations. This? It was a disaster. Everything had been going so perfectly well too. Apologies were given and he had slunk out of the ballroom as quickly as his introduction had happened. Luckily, nobody was injured, but he was still to be scolded heavily for such an abhorrent accident. Frankly, he knew the severity of his mistakes and didn’t want to deal with Roland. The past was just simply not something to be relived at this point. Perhaps that’s why it hurt so much more than usual. The rapping upon his door was an annoyance. It certainly couldn’t be Roland or Baileywick - they’d deal with the matter the next time he left his abode - nor could it be Sofia; she was still out of town. Cordelia’s voice breaking the silence was a bit of an oddity, but it was an unwelcome one. There would be no response. He’d simply cover himself further with blankets, sinking back into bed as he retreated to silence and solitude.

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Last night had not gone according to plan. It was such a pity, really, as Cedric had been so excited. Roland had asked him to entertain for some visiting royals. There was a gleam in his eye that Cordelia had not seen in who-knows-how-long. She knew Cedric loved to plan, and he loved to show off. It had been nice seeing him in such high spirits the past week. He had even asked for her help in decorating the ballroom.

Unfortunately, Cordelia had a previous engagement and couldn’t attend the festivities, but she wished him good luck and expected to hear all about it in the morning. However, instead of singing praises of her brother, she was greeted by a surly maid staff and a disgruntled Baileywick. Judging by the large scorch marks and shattered glass covering the ballroom, things had not gone well at all.

As expected, he wasn’t in the workshop. “Oh, dear…” she sighed and made her way to his room. Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door. Not hearing anything, she pressed her ear to the door and spoke gently. “It’s me…May I come in?”

#magic-mom #..{{A Better Me}}.. #..{{:sister dearest: cordelia:}}.. #{ya'll want some angst}

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Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo 2019 Princess Sofia - Sofia the First 

#sofia the first #cosplay #princess sofia #{bless whoever picked this backdrop for the cosplay park}

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Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo 2019 Cedric the Sorcerer - Sofia the First

#sofia the first #cosplay #cedric the sorcerer #..{{art}}.. #{I finally got new shots of Cedric} #{now to shove him back in the closet until October...}