#'rayden ; musings.'

[clownsgobeepbeep]

what's one movie your muse can quote front to back?

For everyone ^^

I'll do the ones who could do it X3

Pepper: SAW II and III (Because wifey Mandy is in both of those)

Jelly: PotC At World's End

Cosmos: Back to the Future and The Thing

Ula: 13 Going on 30 and obviously Alice in Wonderland X3

Dante: Nightmare Before Christmas

Robyn and Rayden: Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Jeff: The Princess Bride

Schrader: Grease 1 and 2

Ferry: Legally Blonde

Phoebe: ALIENS (Dads are not gonna be happy when she constantly says "Get away from her, you bitch!")

Basil:If he spoke he could quote several horor movies of course...this is clearly apparent when you consider he already uses so many quotes when leaving messages

Rowan the Deer Clown: Jennifer's Body (why are you watching that Rowan???) and Scream

Flora: The Invisible Man

Willow: Also The Princess Bride

#clown oc

[bastardsunlight]

Shaking up your inbox with this one for all your married muses:

You get pinched on the butt by your partner, wyd?

//This answer is so long (like my dick), I'm not tagging it with more'n the essentials god bless.

Cable – Would actually be surprised if Wade didn’t pull Some Shit Like This™… and that’s without telepathy.

Gavin Reed – When he was married, he would jump and cuss at the top of his lungs—flailing and hissing, the whole bit.

Harley Quinn – You know that squeal she makes? That. She jumps and it’s pretty much the cutest shit ever, zero homicide. She loves her Pammy.

Jim Kirk – Honestly it’s RARE, but our beloved Captain (sometimes Admiral) does his level best to maintain dignity.

Johnny Cage – In all verses, across all timelines, he whips out a classic charmer line and his spouse HAAAAAATES him for it, but they should’ve known better.

Kung Lao – Eyes wide, lips pressed together, holding back a yelp. He knows who it is—nobody else but Liu Kang would have the moxxy to pull that shit, but it surprises him every time.

Matt Horner – Okay if it’s Mira, he’s screaming and moving away quickly, possibly pulling a firearm. Valerian, he’s still going to scream, thinking it’s Mira, but when it isn’t and the Emperor is feeling frisky, all bets are off.

Mileena – She goes red, hisses, and pretends she doesn’t love it. Tanya knows better.

Mordecai – is just impressed Brick found enough cheek to pinch.

Noctis – Squawk. I don’t know what other word describes that noise—plus he goes red to his big ol’ ears.

Piccolo – Grunts a little then makes a crack about being impressed Vegeta could reach. Violence ensues, but dw they’re into it.

Raiden – Quiet intake of breath at the audacity of it, but Shang Tsung is nothing if not audacious—one must be, if one is to wed and bed a god.

Rayden – Gives it right tf back—usually with a crotch grab so beware. Porno moans optional, depends on how much of a goblin he feels like bein’.

Sandman – “Hey!” Followed by the dumbest old man dad grin you’ve ever seen.

Scorpion – “THIS DISHONOR WILL NOT GO UNANSWERED.” Violence. It’s Shirai-Ryu tradition probably.

Holmes – Actual surprise???

Snake – “Hrrn, Otacon…!” They then proceed to fumble about and then make slow, languorous love. It’s pretty great when love blooms on the battlefield, innit?

Shiro – Like, the cutest “EH!” you’ve ever heard out of a dorito-shaped man.

Twisted Fate – “Well ain’t you cheeky? Gunna finish what you started, big man?” Or some variation on that theme. He is very in love with his giant dingus husband (which is fortunate because Graves is very in love with his twinky dingus husband, so it all works out)

Valerian Mengsk – A surprisingly Anime Gasp™ for a man his size.

The Boss – A comical scream that sounds so much like Nolan North you’d swear it was Nolan North, but that’s crazy… right?

#twisted graves #luckyshot #cablepool #sheith #$andman #warring exes #thermodynamic equillibrium #caged heat #faraday cage #brick and mordy #taleena #snotacon #shaolin rowdy boys #harlivy #two tsuns one bed

[midnightactual]

Music: Set 3

Music is one of many ways in which Yoruichi might be understood. Entries from her music tag (here) will periodically be moved into this catalog. More generally-focused themes can be found at Music: Set 1! More emotionally-focused themes can be found at Music: Set 2!

NIGHT SKY

Songs which capture Yoruichi’s relationship with Kūkaku (@crashingheavens​):

Historical: Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better

Historical: SZA, Kendrick Lamar - Pray For Me

Historical: Ai Orikasa - Tsuki No Tragedy

Historical: Muse - Starlight

Historical: Daft Punk - Instant Crush

Historical: Blue Oyster Cult - Burning For You

Historical: Spice Girls - Viva Forever

Historical: Faunts - M4, Pt. 2

Historical: Cartoon - I Remember U

Historical: Daft Punk, The Weeknd - Veridis Quo x In Your Eyes

Contemporary: Rainych - Blinding Lights (Japanese Version)

Contemporary: Laura Branigan - Self Control

Contemporary: f(x) - Electric Shock

Contemporary: Berlin - Take My Breath Away

Contemporary: Symbol - Forever Young

Contemporary: Garbage - The World Is Not Enough

Contemporary: NEFFEX - Save Me

Contemporary: Ozzy Osbourne - I Just Want You

Contemporary: Two-Mix - Rhythm Emotion

Contemporary: Reinaeiry, Annapantsu - Intertwined

Contemporary: Rihanna - Umbrella (Skeler Remix)

Contemporary: Namie Amuro - Come

Contemporary: Jonas Brothers - Sucker

Contemporary: Interstate - I Found You

Contemporary: Empire of the Sun - Celebrate

Contemporary: VNV Nation - Illusion

Contemporary: Roy Knox - Breathe Me In

Contemporary: Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)

Contemporary: Tom Jones - She's A Lady

Contemporary: Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch / Remix

Contemporary: Tommy Trash, Daisy Guttridge - Sinners

Contemporary: Lady Gaga - Bad Romance

Contemporary: SUPER-Hi, NEEKA - Following The Sun

Contemporary: Demi Lovato - Cool For The Summer

Contemporary: Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar High

Contemporary: David Guetta - Lovers On The Sun

Contemporary: Kid Francescoli - Moon

Contemporary: Doja Cat, SZA - Kiss Me More

Contemporary: Diplo & Miguel - Don't Forget My Love

Contemporary: Mr.Kitty - After Dark (Razer Remix)

KARAOKE

Yoruichi enjoys karaoke and also sometimes does her own improvisations on songs:

NEW-STYLE

Jaegerjaquez (Running Overland): Pain - Jabberjaw (Running Underwater)

Unohana: Camilla Cabello - Havana

Danger Zone: Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone

Bankai Bash: Bobby “Boris” Pickett - Monster Mash

My Kūkaku: The Knack - My Sharona

Anarchy In The Seireitei: The Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The U.K.

In The Gotei: Village People - In The Navy

S.R.D.I.: Village People - Y.M.C.A.

OLD-STYLE

Ms. Bakeneko: Styx - Mr. Roboto

Eternal Night: The Immortals - Rayden (Eternal Life)

Welcome To The Shōten: Guns N’ Roses - Welcome To The Jungle

Hologram Man: They Might Be Giants - Particle Man

Horny Death God: traditional - Drunken Sailor

Wellerman: traditional - Wellerman

Golden Eye: Tina Turner - Golden Eye

YORUICHI’S SONGS FOR...

Songs which Yoruichi has picked out to convey messages to others:

For Kurayami: Nine Inch Nails - We're In This Together

For Kūkaku: Iron Maiden - Wasted Years

For Kūkaku: Rina Sawayama - Bad Friend

For Kaien: Iced Earth - Watching Over Me

For Kisuke: Bear McCreary - All Along The Watchtower

For Kisuke: Lorde - Team

For Kisuke: PLS&TY - Run Wild

For Father: Audioslave - Show Me How To Live

For Villains: Trapt - Headstrong

For “The Garganta”: Disturbed - Want

MOOD PIECES

Songs which don’t capture anything specific but nonetheless just feel like they should be here:

HOLIDAY SONGS

Christmas (Historical): Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas

New Year’s (Historical): Justice - One Minute To Midnight

Lunar New Year: Michael McCann - Return to Hengsha

GENERAL SONGS

Alannah Myles & Mark Campbell - Ride Pontiac Ride

Mega Drive - Vietrom

Mega Drive - Completely Circuitry

Moon Hooch - Old Frenchman

Alcatrazz - Hiroshima Mon Amour

Grimes - We Appreciate Power

Rage Against The Machine - Wake Up

Metallica, San Francisco Symphony - The Ecstasy Of Gold (Live)

Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero x Atomic Blonde

HEALTH - Blue Monday

Orgy - Blue Monday

Test Dept. - Fuckhead

Mega Drive - Total Control

Metallica, San Francisco Symphony - No Leaf Clover

Monik, Carroch - Palkia

Justice - Waters of Nazareth

Juno Reactor - Navras

The Heavy - Short Change Hero

Alan Tam - Zhe Shi Jie Yi Feng Dian

Rob Zombie - Dragula

GENERAL PLAYLISTS

Japanese Trap & Bass: SHINIGAMI

Darksynth & Cyberpunk: EMPIRE

Darksynth & Cyberpunk: WANTED

Future Funk & Vaporwave: Downtown Sparkles

Future Funk & City Pop: Best of VA-11 HALL-A OST

Phonk & Memphis: PHONK DRIFT MIX

Cyber Work & Night Chillstep: Productivity Music

Rain & Bittersweet Jazz: Being Alone In A 50s Private Club

Noir Jazz: Relaxing Private Eye Film Noir Jazz Mix

[swordsxandxshadows]

☼ [Aku @ Rayden]

☯ SEND ☼ TO HEAR THE WORDS THAT MY MUSE WOULD WHISPER TO YOURS ONLY WHEN YOUR MUSE IS FAST ASLEEP ☯

A moment of quiet and peace was always welcome, especially when the serenity of the time was spent with someone who captured and conquered the heart. The shapeshifter softly watching the other as they rested, running hands delicately through those white locks of hair and drinking in the Thunder God’s sleeping form. It was all so surreal to the wizard, almost like a dream that he didn’t care to wake from and refused to even, but happy to know this was indeed real and tangible. 

“You are probably one of the most insufferable and chaotic individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Stubborn, defiant, bold, the list goes on and on and even than they do no justice to describing you in your entirety.”

The words were spoken with a soft smile, gently brushing a loose strand of Rayden’s locks out of his face. Kiss pressed against his forehead in a soft loving matter as fingers caressed against the other’s cheeks.

“Yet, you’re also so caring, amazing, stunning, reliable, and absolutely brilliant...even if most might argue some of those points. Even than, those words fail to describe you in your entirety yet again. It all those reasons I can’t help but be drawn to you and love you, all of you.”

Another kiss was placed, this time against those soft lips of the other resting beside him. A soft purr pulling from the wizard as he did.

“ 私の素晴らしくて美しい雷神。あなたは私の心と魂です。“

#IC {Aku} #bastardsunlight #ask #answered #Whispers to Muses Ask Meme #Shape of Thunder {Rayden x Aku || bastardsunlight} #Nectar of the...well Me {Rayden || bastardsunlight} #Across Time and Space...{Cross-Over Verse} #A Time of Kombat...{Verse} #Another Time of Kombat...{Verse} #I am so brain dead but hope this is alright <'3 #I went sappy or least tried to go sappy #Have some word vomit on my part =w=;;; #But yeaaaah #Was gonna add angst too cause angst and soft is my jam buuut #gonna save that for later XD #Have just straight up floof UwU

[xlxndxdx]

‘rayden ; musings.’

‘rayden ; visage.’

‘rayden ; threads.’

‘rayden & maxie ; threads.’

‘rayden & maxie ; musings.’

‘rayden & nico ; threads.’

‘rayden & nico ; musings.’

#'rayden ; musings.' #'rayden ; visage.' #'rayden ; threads.' #'rayden & maxie ; threads.' #'rayden & maxie ; musings.' #'rayden & nico ; threads.' #'rayden & nico ; musings.' #tag dump.

[heartrip]

SEND ME A “✎” AND ILL DRAW YOUR MUSE | MEME EDITION

@bastardsunlight​ ASKED FOR | 

PENCIL EMOJI [Rayden]

#IM CRYING #i was gonna draw you a serious picture but.one thing led to another #unfortunately this joke has been made before apparently im not original lmao #[Answered] #[Presents] #[Munart] #[Shitpost]

[yetremains]

Muse Stressors Checklist

Bold the stressors that your muse has experienced, Italicise the stressors that are verse-dependent (These will contain some potentially triggering themes!)

athletic injury | breaking their arm / leg | childhood abuse | child leaving home ( I mean… eventually. ) | conflict in the workplace | death of a child / parent / partner / other close family member / close friend | death threats | dismissal from / loss of job | divorce / breakup | drug / alcohol addiction | earthquake | estrangement from child / parent / partner / other close family member | excessive paperwork | failure to complete school | falling on an icy sidewalk | fire | flood | foreclosure of mortgage or loan | harassment | homelessness | hurricane | imprisonment | job change | long-term unemployment | major / minor violation of the law | marriage | marital reconciliation | military combat | mortgage / other loan | moving house | physically attacked | poor health of a child / parent / partner / other close family member / close friend | pregnancy | retirement | road traffic accident | robbery | severe personal injury / illness | sexual assault | sexual difficulties | significant change in eating habits | significant change in financial state | significant change in living conditions | significant change in sleeping habits | terrorist attack | threatened with physical violence | trouble with in-laws | unplanned pregnancy / abortion | unsafe working conditions | vandalism | workplace stress

Tagged by: @brokentoys Tagging: @sonxflight @sasorikigai @bluescarfvivi @punsandfuturekingsmen @talesofnovembria @itsraiyninmuses (Either Raiyn or Yacha) @bastardsunlight (Rayden) @plague-on-the-run @iamyourdarksyde @eternalronin​ or STEAL IT

#-headcanon tag #Yang fun facts

[sxvethelastdance]

Mortal Kombat Muses and Names

Every so often I see a post or two asking about name orders for some of the characters of Asian descent in the series because of how weird and unclear the canon’s been about what the RIGHT order is and it’s made me think. So for fun I’m going to list under the cut my take here on the name orders/how I differentiate them between my three Mortal Kombat characters, as they’re all ethnically Chinese. 

Alright so, as we know... Mortal Kombat was written by white dudes. It’s got a lot in the way of Asian aesthetic and convention based on its homages to various martial arts action films, etc. But somehow we’ve never really gotten any clarification on for example, whether Liu is the guy’s first or last name because of how media tends to address him as if that’s the first name and not the family name as is part of the Chinese convention. With that said, here’s how it goes for my portrayals:

Shang Tsung: Shang is the family name, Tsung is the first name. However, that doesn’t much matter when your go to moniker is “Sorcerer” and an accusatory cry of your full name and all its grandeur. Do not call him Shang, and certainly don’t call him Tsung unless you happen to be a certain deity with an intimate history. Otherwise, assuming familiarity can have very deadly consequences. 

Sub-Zero: Kuai Liang is his entire first name, much like how Bi-Han’s entire name is just that. There is no family name. I don’t particularly think that last names are of any cultural importance to the Lin Kuei? This is based on how something as simple as friendship is outright banned due to the traditional belief that one’s dedication is to the group, and the group alone. So Kuai Liang is without a last name until he marries Hanzo. People will typically address him by his title or full name. Only those are very close to him call him ‘Liang’

Liu Kang: Following the habit of the 1995 and 1997 movie and the habits of certain games (looking at you Rayden), the MK95 and NRS portrayals of Liu Kang will assume that Liu is the first name and that Kang is the last. He just goes by the switched order for some reason or the other. I will expand on 95 Liu specifically in the future, so the technical proper arrangement of his name by cultural convention is ‘Kang Liu’, Liu for short.

Since the 2021 film is a completely new take on the character, his name will follow the proper Chinese naming convention with Liu as the family name and Kang as the given name. 

#Dance Break! - OOC #Shang Tsung.txt #Sub-Zero.txt #Liu.txt #( Some kontent while my brain buffers knocking these drafts down. Am so close! : D )

[xdragonfly]

@inscmniiac asked:  👥 — for a starter with multiple muses

“No me hagas tener que repetírtelo, Rayden” comenzó, con tono autoritario, señalando con el dedo índice a su hermano pequeño. “No voy a dejarte conducir mi BMW, no insistas.”

A lo que el menor de los Dalton rodó la vista y cruzó sus brazos sobre el pecho, con evidente gesto de molestia. “El día que comiences a confiar en mi... Dile tú algo a ver si te hace más caso” instó a su acompañante, ladeando el rostro en su dirección. 

#( vincent. ) #( rayden. ) #OMG es la primera vez que hago esto de rolear con dos muses a la vez #te doy a los hermanos dalton #disfruta de tanta belleza junta

[bastardsunlight]

Some sinday fare for you:

Which of your muses has the highest sex drive? Feel free to answer with multiple characters!

//Rayden.

#response #aboutraydenmeta #nsfa #it ain't sinday but I'm slow

[worldevoured]

Characters are labeled primary, secondary, and tertiary in order to indicate the amount of time and character development dedicated to them. They are available to all mutuals.

primary muses will get the majority of development and attention, and are always available for threads, memes, and plotting;

secondary muses will get a fair amount of development and attention, and are available for threads, memes, and plotting, though replies from them will be less frequent;

tertiary muses will get less development and attention, and are available for memes and plotting, though threads will need to be plotted, and replies from them will be less frequent.

Private muses are only available for threads and plotting by request, and for memes with current partners. If you’re interested in writing with them, please feel free to ask! 

HEROES OF FERELDEN

Aelith Tabris

Elf | Rogue | Primary. Statistics | Notes.  FC: Angel Coulby.

Sigríðr Jorunndotten

Human | Mage | Primary. Origin divergent.  Statistics | Notes. FC: Nathalie Emmanuel.

Sorcha Surana

Elf | Mage | Secondary. Origin divergent. Statistics | Notes.  FC: Amara Zaragoza.

CHAMPIONS OF KIRKWALL

Katheryn Hawke

Purple | Rogue | Primary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Anya Chalotra, Janina Gavankar.

Sonya Hawke

Red | Warrior | Secondary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Melanie Stone, Claire Cooper.

INQUISITORS

Anora Mac Tir

Human | Warrior | Secondary.  Statistics | Notes. FC: Hannah New, Katheryn Winnick.

Ceridwen Dressler

Human | Mage | Primary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Jessie Mei Li, Christina Chong.

Eleri Frey

Elf | Rogue | Secondary. Statistics | Notes.  FC: Lashana Lynch.

Shianni Tabris

Elf | Rogue | Primary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Jessica Parker Kennedy.

COMPANIONS

Alistair Theirin

Human | Warrior | Primary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Oliver Jackson Cohen.

Bethany Hawke

Human | Mage | Tertiary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Poppy Drayton.*

* Bethany is built around specific Hawkes. As such, her face claim may change to fit the Hawke in question. My default Hawke is Emma Hawke.

Cassandra Pentaghast

Human | Warrior | Primary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Nazanin Boniadi.

Cullen Rutherford

Human | Warrior | Secondary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Charlie Hunnam.

Fergus Cousland

Human | Warrior | Tertiary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Richard Madden.

Josephine Montilyet

Human | Rogue | Tertiary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Adria Arjona.

Morrigan

Human | Mage | Tertiary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Rhona Mitra.

Valériane Desmarais

Human | Rogue | Primary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Stephanie Levi-John.

Varric Tethras

Dwarf | Rogue | Tertiary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Matthias Schoenaerts.

Zevran Arainai

Elf | Rogue | Secondary. Statistics | Notes. FC: Santiago Cabrera.

CROSSOVER

Kenna Rys

Human | Rogue | Secondary. Companion. The Crown and the Flame. Statistics | Notes. FC: Summer Bishil.

Marya Morevna

Human | Warrior | Primary. Inquisitor. Deathless. Statistics | Notes. FC: Tatjana Nardone.

Rayden Lykel

Human | Rogue | Secondary. Companion. The Crown and the Flame. Statistics | Notes. FC: Mahesh Jadu.

PRIVATE

Bryce Cousland

Human | Warrior. Companion. Statistics | Notes. FC: Toby Stephens.

Genevieve d’Onterre

Human | Mage. Inquisitor.  Statistics | Notes. FC: Bruna Marquezine.

Kieran Hargrave

Human | Warrior. Hero of Ferelden. Statistics | Notes. FC: Torrance Coombs.

Margaery Cousland

Human | Warrior. Companion. Statistics | Notes. FC: Charlotte Hope.

#( mobile info )

[swordsxandxshadows]

Your thunder god lover is inconstant. He WILL leave you. What makes you think you can hold his attention?

☯ Send my muse anons about their relationships. || @bastardsunlight ☯

"...Aku is well aware of Rayden's foible, but do not act like you know him as well as you think you do. He has Aku's heart, regardless of what you may think of our whole relationship."

Though the last part made his features etch into a deep frown, brows furrowing together. Hating to admit that the thought had crossed his mind...and it was a fear that he held.

"Aku only hopes he has been worthy of the attention he's recieved thus far from him...and if the day does come where we — "

There's a tightening in his chest and the frown deepens.

" — Aku only wishes him to be happy."

#IC {Aku} #ask #answered #anon #anonymous #Mention {bastardsunlight} #Relationship Ask Meme #Across Time and Space...{Cross-Over Verse} #Shape of Thunder {Rayden x Aku || bastardsunlight} #Nectar of the...well Me {Rayden || bastardsunlight} #The thing about Aku is he doesn't just love willy nilly #But also when he is he just wants the best for his partner #and if that means with someone else WELL #also he loves Rayden flaws and all #Cause that how he do

[xlxndxdx]

NEW TAG DROP

#{ BECK SMITH : MIRROR } #{ BECK SMITH : THREADS } #{ BECK SMITH : MUSINGS } #{ BECK SMITH : MORE } #{ BECK SMITH & BELLAMY SMITH } #{ BELLAMY SMITH & BECK SMITH } #{ RAYDEN VALENTINE & JASPER VALENTINE }

[50prxxf]

muse: rayden valentine  open: m/nb plot: we agreed to strictly be fwb but i fell for you and confessed but you rejected me so now i’m dating someone else and kinda wish you would leave me alone but at the same time please don’t because i’m low key in love with you || eric nam’s no shame 

     HE REALLY WISHED THAT THEY would just disappear from his life. “please don’t make me ban you from the store.” rayden knew it was his fault for agreeing to something with no strings attached when he knew all too well that he had a habit of falling hard -- but still. he had endured it for as long as he could, the late night meet ups, the pretending not to know each other if they ever saw each other in public, watching them flirt with other people and seeing their other flings on social media. it got to a point where rayden couldn’t handle it anymore and that’s when things took a turn for the worst. he confessed only to have his feelings tossed to his feet and in an attempt to get over them he threw himself into the first relationship that came his way. “i have a boyfriend now so why do you keep coming around?” he asks, keeping his eyes low as he focused on replanting a succulent. 

#open threads. #rayden threads. #please love this flower boy #open krp #krp open #open starter

[heartrip]

🎙️ Rayden, if ye feels it.

Send 🎙️ for my muse to try to serenade yours / No Longer Accepting

He's drunk enough for a sing song, his swagger swaying to the tune of a beat nobody but him can hear. With a fight looming on the horizon, he'll dance and chant his way to the edge.

Rayden's not so far away, the Thunder God standing idle but surely close enough to smell the booze heading his way. Before he'd see Kano, he'd surely hear him...

"Me ol' thunder god, Nice hat, big rod, Bolts a'lightning, They're makin' me sing,

Rayden, Rayden, I'm goin' gay for yer, Did it rhyme? I don't care- All I know ; yer got good hair."

He tried. By the Gods, he tried.

#[Answered] #[IC] #hes DRUNK okay #(when isnt kano)

[clownsgobeepbeep]

🎎older Atlas and Ula X3

Our muses sit close enough to brush knees/lean against yours

So this turned out a little longer than planned, ‘cause I was trying to write tiny dork and her two big dorks ^^’ Hope it’s good-ish

It was a breezy, autumn evening: a perfect day to spend at the carnival.

With skies that ever so slowly turned into a violet hue after remaining orange for a while, the ground was quite the contrary. There were lights all throughout, whether they be tiny bulbs on booths and food stands, or large signs reading the names of rides placed all around.

All around, upbeat music was heard as people made their way through whatever to get to their favorite rides as fast as possible. Every now and then, there was the sound of a scream piercing through the air and sometimes the sobbing of a child scared out of their mind, but everybody was far too focused on their own enjoyment to take notice.

Below on the ground, was a group of eyes that all stared into the bright, multicolored lights on the moving monument before them. Every little bulb glistened in their eyes that were wide with astonishment if not fear.

“That’s fucking insane.”

“I don’t think I could go on that.”

“I don’t think Princess could go on that.”

“Oh, fuck you Dante.”

Despite the conversation, the group soon tilted their heads upwards to follow the huge object that now swung over the crowd before swinging back continuously.

“I think I’m gonna go with Ama and Henry.”

“I specifically made them go to the other side for a reason Robyn, and you sure as heck are not going to ruin it.”

So many screams now rang through the group’s ears as they continued watching, the giant pendulum before them finally swinging high enough to remain upside down for a moment to then make a full circle.

Two of the group members soon felt their hands be held by smaller ones that gripped onto them tightly, no doubt somewhat nervous.

On the left was the only member with green eyes, these now looking down at his girlfriend who nervously looked up at the ride titled “Freak Out”. On her right was her other boyfriend, this one also looking down at her short figure.

“Uh...how about we go on another ride instead?”

“Are you wussing out Atlas?”

“Rayden, leave him alone. If anyone’s wussing out it’s you.”

“Yeah, you’re right.”

“I actually agree with Atlas.” the girl of the group spoke up, hands still gripping onto her partners’. “Maybe we should go eat something.”

“Any ideas?” Atlas asked to the group who remained quiet, seeing as the pendulum slowed down, eventually coming to a complete stop. “Schrader? You know this place more than we do.”

“Um.” Schrader looked away from the ride, returning Ula’s squeeze before turning to Atlas. “There should be a cool potato stand nearby, as well as a funnel cake one.”

“Oooh! I want potatoes!”

“Me too!” Robyn and Rayden exclaimed in unison after Dante licked his lips, the other trio slightly shrugging.

“Well, I really want some funnel cake.” Atlas chuckled, his eye now following a pair who walked in front of the group with a large funnel cake. “Oh yeah, I definitely want some.”

“Same.” Ula nodded before looking over at Schrader. “What about you?”

“I’ll go with the funnel cake as well.” he replied with a smile. “They top them with your choice of ice cream or whip cream, and even berries if you want.”

“That sounds so freaking good.” Ula bit her lip before turning to Dante and the twins. “You guys go get your potato chips or whatever, and then we’ll meet back here in twenty.”

“Got it!” the twins soon grabbed Dante’s arms, dragging him away to then leave Ula alone with Atlas and Schrader, an awkward atmosphere surrounding them like previous times throughout the day.

“Alright.” Ula nodded with a sigh, smiling at each of the boys. “Funnel cake time.”

“Yup.” Atlas gave a small nod, then hearing as Schrader cleared his throat.

“Uh, come on.” he motioned to the side. “Stand’s this way.”

After having walked away from the pendulum ride, the trio soon arrived to a seating area already quite filled with other guests that enjoyed their own carnival snacks.

“Since you guys are bigger than me,”Ula started with a bit of a laugh. “How about you find us a place to sit at while I order?”

“Sounds…”

“Good…” Schrader finished for Atlas.

“Alright. Anything you guys want? Individual cakes?”

“I’m okay with sharing.” Schrader stated before slightly nudging Atlas. “The cakes are pretty huge, especially if they’re on an elephant ear.”

“Oh, okay.” Atlas nodded before Ula smiled at them, soon enough making her way to the stand itself as Schrader and Atlas stood in an even more awkward atmosphere. “There’s a table over there.”

“Great.” Schrader followed after Atlas, both now sitting on a single side of the table for the other had been occupied by a family who thankfully had their backs turned to them. “Hey, I’ve been meaning to ask.”

“Yeah?”

“How’s your day been?” Schrader asked as he fiddled with one of his piercings. “Been having fun?”

“Oh, yeah, totally.” Atlas nodded as he now adjusted his glasses, looking around the area to find Ula who he saw was still in line. “The roller coaster was especially fun.”

“The wooden one?”

“Yeah.”

“Yeah.” Schrader nodded, then giving a chuckle. “We always thought Ula was the screamer, but as it turns out, it’s Robyn.”

“That was pretty funny.’ Atlas quietly laughed, remembering that even with such high speed and music blaring into everyone’s ears, Robyn could clearly be heard shrieking throughout the ride. “The picture was a lot funnier though.”

“Totally. You know, I saved the code, so maybe I could buy it later.” Schrader shrugged. “As a memory and all, but also something to laugh at.”

“Hm, yeah.” Atlas hummed, now looking down at his hands that he had folded in front of him. 

“If we don’t go on the pendulum, where would you wanna go?”

“Uuuh, maybe...the bumper cars? Tilt-a-whirl? If there even is one.”

“Oh there’s one. Three in fact.”

“Three?”

“Three what?” Ula’s voice was now heard, the pair looking behind to see her holding a large board containing quite a large snack that made Atlas’ eyes widen.

“What is that monstrosity?” he scanned the treat that Ula had now placed on the table, the latter soon sitting between Atlas and Schrader who realized how tight the space was, knees all brushing against each other.

“This is the one Schrader mentioned.” Ula giggled as she handed them each a fork. “Elephant Ear topped with funnel cake, topped with ice cream, topped with strawberries and chocolate drizzle.”

“Jeff and Bubbles could eat this entire thing in a single bite.” Atlas poked the cake with his fork, seeing as Ula and Schrader began to dig in. “No, they would each eat one in a single bite.”

“Thankfully, there’s one of this thing and three of us.” Schrader popped a strawberry into his mouth before shutting his eyes, no doubt pleased.

Atlas then took his own piece of the funnel cake, smiling as the flavor hit his tongue before spreading through his mouth.

“So what were you guys talking about?” Ula spoke once again as she took a strawberry and dipped it in ice cream. “How many prizes you guys were gonna win for me at the booths?~”

“I saw some axolotl plushies on the way here.” Atlas mentioned, Ula’s attention fully on him now. “I think it was a throwing game, where you hit milk bottles.”

“Those are always so rigged.” Ula blew a raspberry before taking a piece of the funnel cake. “However, we have a secret weapon named Schrader. You should see all the prizes he’s gotten for Cordie.”

“I can just imagine.” Atlas continued to eat as did Ula and Schrader, the former then turning around when he heard an especially loud scream. “Is that…?”

“Robyn.” Schrader nodded as he and Ula also turned. “Those assholes went on the pendulum without us.”

“Honestly, I wouldn’t really complain.” Ula watched with wide eyes at the attraction that swung high enough to somehow make that one specific scream sound even louder. “I kinda prefer to go to a haunted house.”

“You know,” Atlas looked down at his phone. “We technically still have about ten minutes before we’re supposed to ‘meet up’.”

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“It looks pretty silly.” Atlas commented as he and Ula were lead towards the haunted house attraction, everybody staring up at the dark building that had all sorts of animatronics no doubt purchased at Halloween stores.

“Which in the end gives you a good laugh.” Schrader chuckled as he paid the employee in front of the house the required ticket amount, all three then being allowed inside where they were met up with a four-seat car. “And the breeze is fantastic, in addition to the break from walking.”

“Exactly what I need, because these heels are actually killing me.” Ula stepped into the car, sitting in the front before Atlas and Schrader looked at each other. “Right.”

“You go.” Schrader motioned to Atlas. “I’ll go in the back.”

“You sure? I sat with her on the roller coaster.”

“It’s fine.” Schrader nodded, then sitting in the back as Atlas seated himself beside Ula. “I can sit with her on the next ride. Unless we go to the haunted maze.~”

“Thanks.” Atlas smiled, all three of them feeling the lap bars be lowered which further tightened the spaces. “Well then.”

“I’m short and I’m still smooshed.” Ula laughed as the ride began, shifting around as her knees continuously brushed against Atlas’. “But that only gives me an excuse.”

“Excuse for what?” Atlas looked down at her, then feeling as she leaned against his chest with her arms wrapped around his much bigger frame. “Ah.”

Atlas felt Ula snuggle right into his body, even as Atlas jumped due to an animatronic popping out with a loud sound on his side.

“And that’s why you get to sit with her this time.” Schrader leaned in to tell Atlas, chuckling to himself as he leaned back in his seat.