softspokenlibrarian

[softspokenlibrarian]

“Oh, I don’t know about that, I think I was just doing what comes naturally, of course that’s not saying you’re not cute but—”

Maybe he should stop talking.

Although any silence only lasts a beat as he folds his hands over each other in his lap and stares straight ahead.

“Ah, I’m trying to say, I’m just glad it cheered you up a bit. It’s nice to feel cute, right? But I mostly have an eye for color I think? From knitting over the years. We all have that something that we have a knack for… right?”

"Oh, that's okay, I have one for my hair already." He points to it as he turns his head to the side, the white lily from Tsuru still tucked carefully into his hair. "I thought about adding more, or tying some other colors of flowers around my horns, but it's tricky and trying to twine the flowers together made my hands ache a little too much..." He's not really having the best day when it comes to his pain flare ups, in other words.

But he can manage this much, as he talks leaning forward and pushing some of Kikuri's hair back to tuck the stem behind her hair as securely as he can.

"There. That should um, do the trick. What do you think?"

#sickhackbassist #sickhackbassist 02 #ic; #isola garden party

[softspokenlibrarian]

“Um… I’m sorry, I don’t think I follow?”

He looks a little baffled actually when asked, furrowing a brow and frowning lightly. What would someone need to do that for, in the first place, actually?

“Are— are you talking about the type of soil used in gardening? If so, that’s really not my strong point… I don’t have enough experience to give advice. It sounds… sciency.” He says in an apologetic tone, chuckling awkwardly.

❝ No books here to create the properties of a soil reminiscent to one's homeland? Ah. I had hoped otherwise, but it seems I'm out of luck... ❞ perhaps it was an odd request, especially to someone who'd been minding their own business and not, say, the worker of the place. ❝ Would you have experience to know yourself? ❞

@softspokenlibrarian

#vamplyrical #vamplyrical 01 #ic;

[softspokenlibrarian]

“Even though here I couldn’t actually take the time to find work yet I still get mistaken as an employee at some bookstores and libraries that I’ve visited a few times haha… I wonder if it’s just the vibe I give off?”

#isola mini #ic; #this was funny in my head so here it is as a mini

[softspokenlibrarian]

Sᴇɴᴅ ᴍʏ ᴍᴜsᴇ “Hᴀᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴇᴠᴇʀ (...)”s. Tʜᴇʏ ᴄᴀɴ ᴏɴʟʏ ʀᴇᴘʟʏ ᴡɪᴛʜ ‘ʏᴇs’ ᴏʀ ‘ɴᴏ’.

#memes; #im not home yet but haha

[softspokenlibrarian]

“It seems like there’s really never a dull moment around here. Then again, in a large city that’s to be expected… I think. But someone was being terribly loud outside the apartments.”

His nap has been interrupted so instead he’s sitting outside in his lawn chair.

#isola mini #this isnt abt anything specific probably just animals causing a ruckus outside or smth like that lol

[softspokenlibrarian]

i have a bit of a headache now that im home and i wanna rest for a while after walking around so much so i might not do much tonight where ive already caught up with replies far as i know

#ooc; #waking up early always does me in but it was worth it

[softspokenlibrarian]

went to the mall with friends today and did some shopping :)

also got some cool treats to eat

#ooc; #local pride week is in august so im buying stuff now hehe #also stickers too so i can put em in a stickerbook

[softspokenlibrarian]

“I think it would be nice to go on a date again some time, actually, now that I’m thinking about it. I don’t know if there’s anyone I would ask right now but it’s just nice? You know?”

#isola mini #ic; #getting the courage to ask someone would be a totally different story #he doesn’t have any romance going on rn ofc hes just exploring options

[softspokenlibrarian]

"Oh, that's okay, I have one for my hair already." He points to it as he turns his head to the side, the white lily from Tsuru still tucked carefully into his hair. "I thought about adding more, or tying some other colors of flowers around my horns, but it's tricky and trying to twine the flowers together made my hands ache a little too much..." He's not really having the best day when it comes to his pain flare ups, in other words.

But he can manage this much, as he talks leaning forward and pushing some of Kikuri's hair back to tuck the stem behind her hair as securely as he can.

"There. That should um, do the trick. What do you think?"

"You'd think so?"

He might've had a point. Flowers in her hair wasn't something she often did but occasionally the idea did pass the bassists mind. If any of her friends could catch them on a day that wasn't just "I'm out cold or busy" that is...

"You could put it up there if you wanted. I mean we're not exactly couple or anything but I'm sure it'd look nice up there. Unless you wanted to keep it and look more snazzy throughout the night." It did add a certain level of suaveness to Ambrose, as weird as that was to think inside her mind.

#sickhackbassist #sickhackbassist 02 #ic; #isola garden party

[softspokenlibrarian]

@thiefguild [continued from here]

"Oh, to be honest, it's my pleasure to be reading to someone again. At least in the library I worked in at home I used to host events where anyone could listen in to one of our staff telling a story of their choice. Children aren't the only ones who enjoy being read to, as it turns out."

It's not a jab at TItus or anything, but rather an observation on Ambrose's part as he shuts the book to set it aside. While Ambrose had some social anxiety, miraculously reading to crowds of people simply felt different to him and he could let go of any nerves or shyness he felt. With a friend, it was even easier since he was with someone he trusted.

"If you wanted to do something like this again, I wouldn't object, of course. But you know, if you're interested in more stories in your down time you can rent audio books too? They're convenient if you can't read for any reason, since it makes them more accessible to more people... Ah, sorry, my work persona seems to be slipping out. Um, still though, it's nothing to be embarrassed over. I'm sure you'd do your best."

#thiefguild #ic; #it's ok titus ur just smart in ur own way! #that is really impressive though

[softspokenlibrarian]

"Well, yes, most cats are..." He laughs awkwardly, "But sometimes they do tend to get in trouble, I don't think I'd leave him unsupervised if it were for more then a day or so. Hence, being sure he has someone to look after him if I had any reason to be gone for longer then that. Still, I'll just spend some extra time with him when I get back home and he'll forgive me for being away.

Erm, so, well... What's your cat's name, anyway? I'd love to know."

Maybe he can lighten up the conversation a bit.

"I understand," he says, understanding. Curry primarily stays inside, but he's wanted to do the thing where you put a little harness on a cat and take it out for a stroll? For lack of a better word: it's cute.

"The cat is a self-sufficient animal, however," he continues. "I am sure your beast will be fine. Mine, for example—while I'm out of the house I usually return to her asleep under my blankets, and the danger is primarily that I may sit on her without noticing."

#lightimperfected #lightimperfected 01 #ic;

[softspokenlibrarian]

"That's definitely true... and well, it would make it easier too if someone wanted to gift me flowers for whatever reason. You know, in theory!"

It's not like he's holding out for something like that to happen, but the rare times it did were always nice! That was all! He almost can't believe he just blurted that out without thinking.

"But a flower that reminds you of your past... It makes me wonder what it looks like. I guess if it can't be found here then there isn't much to be done about that... But it's nice to have something that makes you feel sentimental. I feel that way when I think about spending time with the people I care about."

Said with a gentle smile as he uses his free hand to examine some of the different flowers a little more closely, maybe just as a simple way to occupy his hands that keeps him from fidgeting.

"There's nothing wrong with that, is there?" offering the other a smile, a gentle chuckle filtered from the confines of Himmel's chest; mulling over the other's answer. "Each of them are beautiful in their own way-- really, I think it's nice to have room in your heart for more than one."

"The flower I love the most is native to my hometown. It reminds me of the days from my past, so it's very important to me." The expression of his face softened somewhat, taking a step closer to the part of the garden Ambrose was perusing. "I guess that's how I determine which one is my personal favourite.. everything that's been grown here is beautiful, but the memories that flower brings me are irreplaceable. Though, I think simply enjoying one because you like it is more than fine, too."

#unrequitedhero #unrequitedhero 01 #ic; #isola garden party

[softspokenlibrarian]

@thiefguild said: “ hey, now. you’ve been helping me ever since we met. it’s about time i started repaying the favor. ” | meme

"Oh, I just don't want you to feel like you owe me anything." Ambrose admits, giving a small smile Titus' way. "But I appreciate that you were willing to come and lend me a hand. It's enough for me that I can call on you as a friend if I'm struggling with anything."

Even if it can be a struggle to ask for help, that's something that Ambrose has moved past, knowing that it's alright to need help from time to time.

"You can help yourself to some food and drink, it's the least I can do to thank you for your help with the more heavy duty tasks."

#thiefguild #ic; #meme answers;

[softspokenlibrarian]

@unrequitedhero said: 🤐&🔮 | meme

🤐Would they ever confess their feelings first? 

i feel like if ambrose grew to trust a person enough with his feelings he would absolutely even if he would probably overthink it as he was trying to figure out how to confess; and i figure if he was developing romantic feelings that would mean he already trusts the person in question to start with so even if he might struggle to do so knowing he gets flustered easily at certain times he'd definitely give it his best shot! i feel like once comfortable with the idea though he'd probably be pretty sappy about it.

🔮Do they believe in soul mates? 

in theory, yeah, i think he's read so many books about it that he thinks a lot about what it would feel like to be those protagonists finding their life long soulmates. but also realistically he knows at the end of the day that the books are just stories and anything can happen in stories. real life can be and is a lot messier or complicated then his favorite romance novels and he saw books as an escape from the real world; so would he want to find people he can spend the rest of his life with like that? absolutely, and in some capacity he has found that depending on what time of his life we look at. so i think he'd like to believe in soulmates but he doesn't necessarily let himself get too carried away with this idea of a "perfect soulmate" either.

#unrequitedhero #muse info; #ooc; #hopefully i articulated that second one well enough #its like ambrose definitely thinks he could be happy having partner(s) but outside of stories he tries to look at it realistically #but he isn't abt to be a buzz kill abt it either!

[softspokenlibrarian]

“I don’t really understand, but I guess to each their own ideal first date preferences?”

#isola mini #ic; #its bc ambrose is not a fighter but hey live ur best life

[softspokenlibrarian]

‘𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲’ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬.

prompts designed around the concept of a character having a difficult day and another character arriving to help/support/care for them!

DIALOGUE PROMPTS.

“ you look like you could use a hug. ”

“ please tell me you didn’t cancel your plans for me… ”

“ don’t be silly, you’re much more important than some tinder date! ”

“ where’s your jacket? i’d like to show you something, and it’ll involve a bit of walking. ”

“ you know i’m always here for you, don’t you? no matter what. ”

“ hey, now… i’m only ever a phone call away. ”

“ come on. let’s get you to bed. ”

“ i’m listening. ”

“ hey, do you have any spare pajamas? i’m going to sleep on your couch tonight; that way you just need to shout if you need me. ”

“ what are your nightmares about? they may not be so bad if you talk about them. ”

“ another nightmare? ”

“ hey now, no more apologizing. i’m glad you called me; i meant it when i said any time, any place. ”

“ you know you’re never a nuisance nor a burden. not to me. ”

“ i’m helping you, and that’s final. i’m not taking no for an answer. now. where’s your kitchen? i’m making us some comfort food. ”

“ maybe you think it’s your job to look after everyone else. but it’s not supposed to be like that. it works both ways. and now it’s my turn to look after you. okay? ”

“ hey, now. you’ve been helping me ever since we met. it’s about time i started repaying the favor. ”

“ i’m so proud of you. i know it’s hard to get past these rough days, but… i still want you to know that i’m proud of you. “

“ you know, i reckon our bond is definitely strong enough to endure whatever it is that you need to get off your chest. “

“ it’s alright, now… i got you. “

“ you don’t need to worry about scaring me off. i’m not going anywhere. you can try as hard as you want, but there’s nothing you can say that’s going to make me like you any less. “

“ you know, i make the best hot chocolate in the world. seriously, i’ve asked absolutely everyone on the planet. everyone except you… what do you say? wanna make it a global fact? “

“ let’s go smash some stuff until you’re ready to talk, okay? “

ACTION PROMPTS.

[ TEA ]: sender prepares a mug of hot tea for the receiver.

[ BLANKET ]: having found the receiver either sleeping or just lying on the couch, sender gently takes a blanket and drapes it over them.

[ BATH ]: sender runs a hot bath for the receiver after a particularly challenging day.

[ DINNER ]: having learned that the receiver has had a difficult time lately, sender arrives at their door with their favorite dinner and drinks.

[ COOK ]: in an effort to boost the receiver’s spirits, sender arrives with all the ingredients needed to make the receiver’s favorite comfort food, with the well-intended intentions of cooking it for them.

[ FORT ]: sender builds a blanket fort for the receiver following a long and difficult day.

[ HUM ]: sender hums gently under their breath to soothe and comfort a distressed receiver.

[ WIPE ]: after the receiver has stopped crying, sender tenderly leans forward, cups their face in their hands, and wipes their tears away.

[ JOURNEY ]: noticing the receiver has had a particularly rough day, sender invites them to accompany them on a walk or drive to get out of the house.

[ HAIR ]: as the receiver leans against them/lies in bed, sender begins to run their hand through their hair to soothe them until they relax or fall asleep.

[ CARRY ]: sender lifts a (nearly) sleeping receiver and carries them into their bed, tucking them in in the process.

[ GUIDE ]: sender physically guides an exhausted receiver into their bedroom, following weeks of very little sleep and very high amounts of stress.

[ BESIDE ]: receiver wakens from their first genuinely restful sleep in weeks, to find the sender asleep next to them, having been holding the receiver throughout the night to help them fall asleep.

[ BEDSIDE ]: receiver wakens from their first genuinely restful sleep in weeks, to find the sender asleep in an armchair by their bedside, having stayed there for the night in case receiver had a nightmare or needed them in any other way.

[ KISS ]: as a gesture of comfort and affection, sender leans forward to kiss the receiver on the forehead.

[ HAND ]: noticing the receiver is close to tears, or otherwise struggling with an unseen but considerable burden, sender gently takes their hand and holds it in an attempt to comfort and encourage them.

[ RUB ]: sender gently rubs receiver’s back in a soothing motion.

[ TV ]: sitting next to the receiver on the sofa, sender joins them in watching their favorite show/movie on the television.

[ HOLD ]: as soon as the receiver opens the door and realizes the sender is there, sender wordlessly opens their arms out, and gives the receiver a warm, sorely needed hug.

#memes;

[softspokenlibrarian]

i’m feeling a bit off kilter tonight so i’ll probably take a little time to answer anything, thread replies will be held til after meme day so they also don’t get lost in the shuffle

#ooc; #i try not to do replies during meme day for that reason but i definitely have everything drafted for later #my brain just kind of (static noises) tonight #tbd /