#also my biggest pet peeve in all of writing - all writing. everywhere. not just in fanfic but books and tv and movies too - is when people

[sugarcoatednightshade]

thinking about how Humans Are Space Orcs stories always talk about how indestructible humans are, our endurance, our ability to withstand common poisons, etc. and thats all well and good, its really fun to read, but it gets repetitive after a while because we aren't all like that.

And that got me thinking about why this trope is so common in the first place, and the conclusion I came to is actually kind of obvious if you think about it. Not everyone is allowed to go into space. This is true now, with the number of physical restrictions placed on astronauts (including height limits), but I imagine it's just as strict in some imaginary future where humans are first coming into contact with alien species. Because in that case there will definitely be military personnel alongside any possible diplomatic parties.

And I imagine that all interactions aliens have ever had up until this point have been with trained personnel. Even basic military troops conform to this standard, to some degree. So aliens meet us and they're shocked and horrified to discover that we have no obvious weaknesses, we're all either crazy smart or crazy strong (still always a little crazy, academia and war will do that to you), and not only that but we like, literally all the same height so there's no way to tell any of us apart.

And Humans Are Death Worlders stories spread throughout the galaxy. Years or decades or centuries of interspecies suspicion and hostilities preventing any alien from setting foot/claw/limb/appendage/etc. on Earth until slowly more beings are allowed to come through. And not just diplomats who keep to government buildings, but tourists. Exchange students. Temporary visitors granted permission to go wherever they please, so they go out in search of 'real terran culture' and what do they find?

Humans with innate heart defects that prevent them from drinking caffeine. Humans with chronic pain and chronic fatigue who lack the boundless endurance humans are supposedly famous for. Humans too tall or too short or too fat to be allowed into space. Humans who are so scared of the world they need to take pills just to function. Humans with IBS who can't stand spicy foods, capsaicin really is poison to them. Lactose intolerance and celiac disease, my god all the autoimmune disorders out there, humans who struggle to function because their own bodies fight them. Humans who bruise easily and take too long to heal. Humans who sustained one too many concussions and now struggle to talk and read and write. Humans who've had strokes. Humans who were born unable to talk or hear or speak, and humans who through some accident lost that ability later.

Aliens visit Earth, and do you know what they find? Humanity, in all its wholeness.

#humans are space orcs #humans in space #earth is a deathworld #earth is space australia #tagging this so that ppl can find it even though the space shit i write about always feels like its in direct opposition to all the pop tag #also my biggest pet peeve in all of writing - all writing. everywhere. not just in fanfic but books and tv and movies too - is when people #write off an injury by saying something like 'oh nothing bad just a couple of scratches some bruising and a minor concussion' like girl WHA #MiNOr ConCuSSioN is such an oxymoron and I hate it so fucking much. like i dont care how minor it was thats still brain damage. #especially when the same character does this more than once. like im sorry ms. but uh. you can no longer read. or talk eloquently. sorry #evidence: my brother has had two 'minor' concussions and now cannot read write or speak without tremendous effort. And like its totally #ruined my ability to watch action shows/movies because now i just sit there and count how many concussions there characters are getting #after a certain point it becomes totally impossible to believe that these guys are able to function. (still fun to watch tho im not a hater

[tawneybel]

2022 Movie Ranking

Note: 2021 Movie Ranking. As usual, this list is HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE. Still want to catch Skinamarink, Barbarian, Wakanda Forever, The House, and Pinocchio.

Nope: Like Get Out and Us, this was incredibly disturbing but so good. Not sure if I ever want to watch Nope again because characters being eaten alive—eaten alive whole—terrifies me. Anyway, Peele's phenomenal at social commentary. Here, animal exploitation.

Wendell & Wild: So many elements I love! Settings are a funfair-themed afterlife and boarding school. Faustian deals! Diverse character designs. Anti-prison privatization, pro-rehabilation. So the edgy-on-purpose Kat is actually punk. Henry Selick and Jordan Peele plus Key are the dream team!

Turning Red: I am so, so thankful for Shi and co. It's a cute movie all around, but normalizing periods made me adore it. My family was and is always honest about puberty, but many others' aren't. (And no one told me about PCOS.) TR is groundbreaking.

Scream: "No one has made a great Stab movie since the first one." My fave self-aware slasher franchise. And this one tackles one of my biggest pet peeves: fandom entitlement. Also, Kyle Gallner playing a sleazebag for once. 💚

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Men: Verdant folk horror about various flavors of misogyny. If I was still in school, I'd write a paper on it.

The Batman: THIS is how you do dark Batman. My favorite version of the Riddler since Batman Forever. (Sorry, Cory Michael Smith.) Riddler acts like he's helping the downtrodden, but the mentally ill are a marginalized group, too. Arthur Fleck knows that. I like how Joker and this are morally complex and the villains have in-film fanbases. Also, Edward ironically crushing on Batman, while despising Bruce. Aw.

The Munsters: The best Rob Zombie flick. I used to say he should stick to music. Now I think he should stick to music and PG-rated romanctic comedy. It's clear Zombie is an aficionado of Universal and other monster movies. It basically is exactly what it set out to be.

Halloween Ends: Anyone who says this "ruined" the franchise hasn't watched all the movies. Giving Michael a fanboy/protégée was a cool idea to explore. And interesting use of irony with the whole falling and dropping.

Smile: If you're into the predetermined death-curse genre, give it a watch.

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Bodies/Bodies/Bodies: Movie that makes fun of classist vapidity... Gen Z style. The characters are petty and self-absorbed. Their allyship is performative and it will give viewers secondhand embarrassment. On purpose.

Death on the Nile: An adaptation of the secondest Christie book I read. (First being The Pale Horse.) While it wasn't really my thing, I totally thought Misses Van Schuyler and Bowers were sapphic in the novel, so it was nice to see that confirmed here.

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story: Nothing against Weird Al. Just not my type of humor.

#Tawney talks #Nope 2014 #Wendell & Wild #Turning Red #Scream 2022 #minors do not interact #Glass Onion #Men 2022 #The Batman #The Munsters #Halloween Ends #Smile 2022 #Everything Everywhere at Once #Death on the Nile #Weird Al #Disney #Scream #Scream 5 #Nope #Knives Out #Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery #The Batman 2022 #The Munsters 2022 #Batman #DC #Halloween #Hercule Poirot #Death on the Nile 2022 #Al Yankovic #Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

[gamegem92]

(Monster High AU Profile) Basil

Boruto “Basil” Hirayama

Parents: Son of a kamaitachi

Killer Style: Usually something loose and flowing to help me channel my wind powers, or something that I’m not afraid to get messy.

Freaky Flaw: …Okay, I admit it, I’m actually kinda scared of heights. I know someone with airbending abilities is connected to the sky, but it’s impossible to connect with it when you fell right out of it from an accident!

Favorite Food: Omurice is a classic, honestly. You know how some humans and monsters like ketchup on scrambled eggs? Well, imagine it in the form of an omelet full of ketchup fried rice, WITH extra ketchup on top. Super. Awesome. Luxury…

Favorite color: Pitch. Black. Good health, prosperity and all that, you know?

Biggest Pet Peeve: I’m only ONE year younger than Helen. It’s not my fault I’m so hexing short! …also, between you and me, vintage calendars deserve more respect, and I hate when they get stepped on, especially mine. (Kinda hard NOT to step on one in the little brat’s room. He has them everywhere! -Helen)

Favorite Activity: Pranking teachers and other students! And maybe Ikebana, AKA flower arrangement. (It’s easy to get fresh cut flowers with those kind of claws! -Pod)

Pet: None… yet

Friends: Howlison Squishowski (sometimes), Pod Lugosi, Peggy Stein, Helen Hirayama (sometimes)

Favorite Subject: I dunno, probably Phys Dead. A mustelid’s agility is an advantage.

Least Favorite Subject: ANYTHING that has to do with writing… have you seen these claws?

Powers: • Enhanced Stealth: As a naturally stealthy animal classification, he can sneak about unseen, and the wind powers are an added bonus. • Flight: He can levitate or move with air currents, as flexible as billowing steam, or mighty as a tornado. • Enhanced Flexibility: A mustelid like a weasel has flexibility like that of an acrobat, and kamaitachi like Basil are no exception. • Scythelike Claws: All kamaitachi have retractable scythelike claws that can cut deep without inflicting pain or bleeding. The primary method of healing these wounds is to wrap it in the page of an old calendar. • Airbending: Kamaitachis, as descendants of a weasel/mink spirit and an air elemental, they can connect themselves physically and mentally to the air currents and bend them to their will, whether to propel themself upwards, or to just mess with random people by mussing up hair or ripping at jackets and cloaks.

Fun Facts: • As out there as it seemed to make him (and Helen) kamaitachi, there was ideas of mischief and elegance in mind. (Plus, Helen gets offended when you call her a weasel. She insists she’s a mink.) • Being a little brother to Helen was a headcanon that my friend Cherry gave me the idea of! (Needless to say, it’s a pretty good headcanon.) • The heritage of a weasel/mink spirit and an air elemental was primarily based on Tianhuo from Them’s Fightin Herds, but he definitely behaves more like Arizona.

#Squish #squish books #squish comics #squish super amoeba #monster high g3 #monster high au

[enternecersarc]

knowing  your  partner  well  can  potentially  make  writing  a  lot  easier, repost,  do  not  reblog.

name:  jane (though i’m probably changing my alias soon or going back to my real name!) my real name? iykyk.

pronouns:  she / her

preference  of  communication:  definitely discord but my mood has been very unstable recently and so i am slower at replying to dms. however, i promise it is not personal. 

name  of  muse(s):  girl (genderless) i have too many.

experience / how  long  (months / years?):  i have been roleplaying since 2010 in a g!ee group here on tumblr, but ever since i have been on twitter groups, discord groups, 1x1s on pretty much every platform (including forums) and here on indie. indie i come and go though.

best  experience:  i’ve  had  some  great  experiences  everywhere,  to  be  honest,  even  if  they  all  also  bring  bittersweet  memories  too.  but  indie  holds  a  special  place  in  my  heart  because  i’ve  met  my  best  friends  here.

rp  pet  peeves / deal  breakers:  i  think  my  biggest  pet  peeves  are  a)  when  people  blatantly  ignore  my  rules  (  which  contain  all  my  deal  breakers  )  and  b)  how  often  i  feel  female  characters,  and  all  ocs,  can  go  ignored  at  times.

muse  preferences  fluff,  angst,  or  smut:  i  hardly  ever  write  smut,  only  on  discord  and  with  my  close  friends.  and  i  love  fluff  but  i  get  bored  sometimes.  now  angst?  sign  me  up.  just  don’t  have  your  character  cheat  on  mine  without  us  plotting  because  i  will  mcfreaking  lose  it.

plots  or  memes:  memes,  always.

long  or  short  replies:  depends  on  the  muse,  the  thread  and  my  mood.  sometimes  i’ll  effortlessly  write  3+  paragraphs  and  sometimes  i  can  only  write  one.  but  that’s  okay.

best  time  to  write:  usually  at  night  or  when  i  just  woke  up  because  that’s  when  i  have  the  most  energy.

are  you  like  your  muse(s):  some of them? definitely. check lake meriwether, karma ashcroft, jane villanueva, rachel green, hermione granger and april kepner for more. i even dyed my hair orange last year because of karma/april so!

tagged: @reivontulet tagging: @v0ltais,  @mysahs,  @wereache,  @problmatics,  @c1nemas,  @covenruins,  @herfuneral  plus  you  reading  this!

#* &. 𝗼𝗼𝗰 • ooc post.

[desperatefrenchwriter]

I think my biggest pet peeve that I feel like an asshole about, is the "not proofread" mention on fics.

I get people not having a lot of time and all, and I am greatful that people take the time to put their work out there, but it's so frustrating to see stuff that caters to what you enjoy in theory, but that's unbearable to read because punctuation is nonexistent, or spelling errors everywhere (in the age of smart correctors in every. single. writing. software.), or most egregious sudden POV change in the middle of the fic, with no rhyme or reason.

Proofreading would take care of most of that stuff. This is why people mock fanfic as a medium, because somehow people just feel okay that the work they put effort in should just be, sub-par. Not proofread, not polished, just written as words come and not touched after that.

Proofread. Check the spelling. Put the right punctuation in. It's an added effort, but it will elevate your writing without that much pain. And make it easier to write better on "first try" next time.

And this is also valid for horny stuff. ESPECIALLY SO. Check once the horny has passed to see if what you wrote was coherent. You need the post-nut clarity. This has been a PSA

#fic #rant

[killerandhealerqueen]

Characters I Fucking Hated in 2021

This post is probably going to be more of a rant than anything.  All of this is my opinion so if you don’t like my thoughts, that’s cool that’s fine, just don’t come into my ask box sending me hate because I don’t like a character that you like.  People are entitled to their own opinions, you know?  This list is also going to be very long because I found I didn’t like a lot of characters in 2021 so it’s all going under the cut.  Again, this is all my opinion, so no hate, understand?

Bai Youning - My Roommate Is A Detective

A waste of a character.  Absolutely not needed in the drama.  I actually had to stop watching the drama because of her.  I couldn’t handle her being literally fucking everywhere, like she was all up in crime scenes, taking photos of things she wasn’t supposed to be taking photos of, fucking writing tabloid stories instead of the truth...and she called herself a reporter.  And all she did was whine and complain, I never saw her do one useful thing the entire 10 episodes I could watch.  I hated her.  So much.

Yuan Muqing - Psych-Hunter

Another not needed character.  Literally there for romance.  She brought nothing to the plot other than unnecessary heterosexuality.  Like, she did more harm than good because 95% of the time, if she was in a scene, Qin Yiheng or Jiang Shuo were saving her ass rather than solving the case.  And even though she was a cop, she was too emotional to be a cop, like she put her emotions before her brain.  If she wasn’t there, the plot could literally continue without her.  Like, she wasn’t necessary and I’mma need writers to stop writing shitty female characters whose only role is to be the love interest.  Like stop it

Zhao Moqing - Killer and Healer

A stuck up, spoiled rich brat.  I don’t exactly hate her, but I don’t like her either.  Did she bring something to the plot?  Yeah, a little.  Was she absolutely necessary?  No, not really.  I don’t know, I’m indifferent to her.  She’s more annoying than anything

Zhao Jingming - Killer and Healer

I don’t know what his deal is, man.  I’ve never figured out why he hates Jiang Yuelou (and look man, I’ve watched the drama a million times and I still can’t find a reason).  He’s just incredibly irritating and his death was quite satisfying, I’m not going to lie

Zhan Tianqing - Killer and Healer

This motherfucker...I want to bash his head into the concrete a thousand times and it wouldn’t be enough.  I hate this man with the passion of a thousand burning suns.  He’s the reason Zhan Junbai turned out the way he did and if he had never got his grubby little paws on Zhan Junbai then we wouldn’t be in this mess.  I’m fucking glad Jin Dacheng gunned his ass down because I would have done worse to him if I was in the drama

Yoon Soohyun - The Devil Judge

Honestly, the biggest letdown of a character.  She really had so much potential, she was supposed to be a badass female cop and she had her moments but other than that, she just fell flat for me.  All she ever did was obsess over Gaon (she literally joined the police force to protect him like ma’am...really?), never once tried to listen to his side of the story, it was either her way or the highway, and the biggest pet peeve of mine...SHE FUCKING LEFT A DISABLED MINOR UNATTENDED WHILE SHE TRIED TO GO BE THE BIG BAD POLICE OFFICER!  A DISABLED MINOR!  SOOHYUN WHAT THE FUCK WERE YOU THINKING?!  HUH?!  ELIJAH WAS IN YOUR CARE AND YOU JUST LEFT HER IN YOUR CAR ALONE.  That was sort of the final straw for me.  Like, you’re done.  You’re done

Min Jung-Ho - The Devil Judge

The human definition of the word hypocrite.  He claims to hate Kang Yohan but never once gave concrete evidence as to what Yohan did to make him hate him.  And hating him for having different morals and ideals...that’s kind of hard to hate someone on, my dude.  Like, people are entitled to their own thoughts and beliefs my guy.  Also, the betrayal and pain he caused Gaon...I think he deserved death but...that’s just me

Kim Hyo Kyung - Chimera

Oh bitch...another reporter character whom I hated.  She was irritating and like...she always wanted to be in the middle of everything.  She wanted to know details she wasn’t allowed to know, she stuck her nose in places where it didn’t belong, she thought she was smarter than a literal fucking profiler like ma’am...shut your fucking mouth, do not make guesses on a person’s profile or psyche if you have no degree in that area.  Like my god.  She wasn’t even that terrifying of a villain.  I’m not even sad she’s gone.  Like I’m not.  Am I supposed to be?

Park Sunah - The Devil Judge

Now, I hate her for a different reason.  She was actually a well written woman but what she did was fucking terrible and that’s why I hate her.  Like, just because you have a shitty background doesn’t give you free reign to like...fucking kill people to get what you want.  Like, I feel bad for you and your backstory but that doesn’t give you a free pass to do whatever you like.  Her death was a little anti-climatic and a little subdued for her style but I’m glad she’s dead, I’m not going to lie

Heo Jung Se - The Devil Judge

Oh my god, he would just never shut the fuck up!  Like, I don’t know how many times I wanted Sunah to fucking shoot him to get him to stop talking because that’s all he did.  He liked to think he was number one and smarter than everyone in the room and it’s like...sir go put on your clown shoes, clown makeup, and wig because you ain’t running this show.  You ain’t.  Just shut the fuck up and sit down.  For fucks sake

Park Seung - Secret Royal Inspector and Joy

Oooooooo, this man.  This man makes my blood boil to no end.  I fucking hated him and what he did to Yi Eon, to Tae Seo...oh especially to Tae Seo.  Like...how could he treat his son like that...even when we first thought that Tae Seo was his illegitimate son like bruh...bruh he just wants your approval, is it so hard to give him that?!  And all the shit he put Yi Eon and Tae Seo through...I wish he fucking got punted off the damn cliff but that would have been too easy of a death....he needed to suffer.  So I think his ending, with him being labeled as a ghost and exiled and then told that Tae Seo was his legitimate son and not Do Soo was like the perfect ending.  Suffer with the image of your illegitimate son stabbing your legitimate son.  Like fuck you and die

Park Do Soo - Secret Royal Inspector and Joy

I thought I was going to like him in the beginning and then as the drama went on I’m like...holy shit, Tae Seo is the normal one in the family, this dude’s fucking psycho.  Like this man had no problem wanting to kill everybody and anybody to get what he wants...a fucking psycho

Kang Jin-Muk - Beyond Evil

This man is vile and I hate him.  How could he do that to all those people...to his own fucking daughter?!  And then play the victim?!  When he knew damn well what he did!!  The nerve!  The audacity.  He got what he deserved and I don’t feel bad for him in the slightest.  Like burn in hell bitch.  Burn in hell

Tang Zhixin - Master, Wait a Moment

ANOTHER UNNECESSARY FEMALE CHARACTER JUST USED FOR ROMANCE!  Like, she was literally not needed.  At all.  You could have taken her out of the story and it would have kept going.  She did more harm than good, she was like...weirdly possessive of Dayu like she didn’t want him talking to other men or women, she fucking took his phone and read his messages, she got mad whenever he put cases before her...like ma’am.  He’s a cop.  You’re second compare to his work and Wushuang.  Any scene without her was 10x better than those scenes with her in it

Zhu Qingmu - Young Blood Agency

Like, I thought she was going to be cool because she was a female coroner/forensic scientist but she was more focused on her damn relationship with her fucking...adopted brother than with the fucking cases.  Like ma’am.  Also, her voice was like so high-pitched and irritating that I just couldn’t finish it...she was the main reason why I couldn’t enjoy the drama.  And the drama had Ian in it and like...I love Ian but even he couldn’t save the drama for me

Song Miaomiao - Young Blood Agency

Another woman used as a romance plot.  She’s also very abusive towards her fiance or whatever.  Like, I’m just tired of women being used as romance plots.  Like, give us some meat, please!  We’re not just romance plots, god.  I think the main thing I hated about her was how abusive/aggressive she was towards her fiance.  Like, no man should be afraid of their fiance.  Like, that’s not okay.  It’s really not and I know they were trying to play her off as like a gangster’s daughter so she’s supposed to be tough but there’s a difference between being tough and being a bitch/a bully and that’s what she was

Zhou Heng - Couple of Mirrors

Shittiest husband award goes to this asshole right here.  Oh my god, he was so irritating.  Like, he only thought about himself and his reputation, he didn’t give a shit about You Yi...like he had a fucking affair with her best friend for almost 2 years.  TWO YEARS!!  And when You Yi was testifying against him, he had the audacity to ask her why she was ruining his reputation, like you didn’t fucking deserve to have it ruined.  He also hit her with a fucking car and killed her first child...like sir.  The fuck.  He was also in the car when Hong Mei was killed.  Bastard.  And he killed so many people!  And tried to frame it on You Yi!

Zhang Wan - Couple of Mirrors

A total bitch.  She was You Yi’s best friend and what does she fucking do?  Go and sleep with her damn husband.  She also made You Yi feel like a complete idiot any time they were working on book deals and putting her ideas in over You Yi’s like, I’m sorry, who’s the writer, you or You Yi?  She’s also the one who hit Hong Mei with the car and sped off like it was nothing.  LIKE MA’AM, YOU KILLED AN INNOCENT CHILD AND PLAYED IT OFF LIKE IT WAS NOTHING?!  YOU DESERVED TO BE SHOT IN THE HEAD FOR THAT.  I’m not even sorry you’re dead

Jiang Shangnan - Killer and Healer

I have mixed feelings about her.  On one hand, I understand why she left Jiang Yuelou when she was young but on the other hand, I fucking hate her for abandoning Jiang Yuelou not once but twice.  Shittiest mother award definitely goes to her, that’s for damn sure.  You also fucking shot Jiang Yuelou and then you want to cook him a meal to apologize for leaving him?  Like...what?  You think one meal is going to get Jiang Yuelou to forgive you?  After abandoning him as a child?  You’re his mother and yet you left him to fend for himself...like yes, I pity your situation and yes you should have gotten away but you should have taken Jiang Yuelou with you, not leave him behind you fuck

#characters i hated in 2021

[emmieloumay]

hello! Sending you the asks for the "Send me a number and a character" for your oc! of course only if you like

6, 16, 20, 21!

THIS TOOK FOREVER AND I'M SO SORRY

First of all, thank you for the ask! Writing is hard, and I had a lot of stuff on my plate. ;-;

I hope this is worth the wait! It made me really think!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 6. What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do?

After the fall of the VDL, the hardest thing Sybil had to do was live again. Still young, but aged through smoke and blood. How does one find themselves again after their family has been uprooted, broken, and buried? Thankful that her face isn’t plastered all over the states, quiet jobs in quiet towns fit the bill for a while. It allows her to forget for a while, to get the initial shock through her system. Although, In her mind certain cattleman hats, spurs on old wood, and the ghosts of laughter take a toll on her. They’re everywhere - in strangers, in the woods, and at the bottom of a bottle.

It takes time, but Sybil’s strong - and she knows that what they would have wanted was for her to move on and live a proper life.

16. Describe your perfect day:

A perfect day starts with sun, a cup of coffee, and writing. Sybil keeps a journal as Arthur does, but it’s more of a field guide. Flora carefully pressed between worn pages, drawings of the local fauna - the occasional day to day retelling. Depending on the day, she may read scripture. The rest of the ‘perfect’ day would include light chores - like dishes, or mending laundry. This could be followed by Pearson cooking something decent, and not completely butchering the good meats Charles and Arthur bring in. If not, maybe Sybil would be lucky enough to break into her peppermint stash - even though she’s told herself not to. She’s got no self control.

Sybil would feel lucky enough if she was invited to go into the nearest town with anyone. Wouldn’t matter who, she’d enjoy herself! It doesn’t take much! Her evening would end with food, drink, everyone in a good mood, and everyone safe. Maybe even a game of dominoes with Hosea, or five-finger-fillet with Javier and Micah (even though Micah would try to make her mess up - knowing full well she’d probably throw it at him).

20. Describe your biggest pet peeve:

Sybil’s pet peeve would be people not picking up after themselves, especially around camp. Sure, they won’t let the horses in because of obvious reasons, but the cans and plates, and liquor bottles left on the ground… When there is a WASHBARREL right THERE… Oh, she could go on for hours about it. I know in game, if Arthur isn’t sitting at a table he tends to just drop his stew plate onto the ground. After Sybil caught him doing that, he was in for an earful, let me tell you. Let’s just say, he never did it again. Little Jack also knows better than to leave his plates around, or Aunt Sybil gives him a quick talking to. The men know better than to leave them around, at least where she can see them. Though, They’ve made a habit of using the discarded cans and bottles for target practice, so there's that.

21. Describe your ideal partner:

“Humble, thoughtful, and of quick wit. Hardworking, able to laugh, and tall. Handsome.” This is what her journal at fifteen would say. In 1897, Sybil would add “Anyone with good aim, decent horsemanship, and to not be uptight.” Now, in 1899, she’s happy to add “a man like Arthur Morgan,” to that childhood wish.

#It really made me think #So this was fun! #Even though it almost took a month #Thank you for the ask! #yellowhorse #emmielou rambles #Sybil Dennison #rdr2 #rdo oc #oc x canon

[mlqcconfessions]

hi!!! i noticed you also do headcanons and I was wondering if you could do mc's cat cockblocking the boys?? i really love your writing, and tysm!!!

I’ve never owned a cat, but I’ve watched enough videos on YouTube

I GOT THIS

MLQC Headcanon - Please do something about that cat

Victor

He’s not much of an animal person

And you know that

But that doesn’t mean you’ll throw away your cat after moving in with him (the one you’ve raised for nearly 12 years)

So you’re determined to make him accept little Whiskers

One of the biggest peeves he has is the fur

He doesn’t like having the hairs stick to his clothes (AND in the food)

He just doesn’t find cats that adorable like you do?

He doesn’t complain when you take him to buy stuff (he actually enjoys watching your face light up while picking things out)

But he regrets it because you were taking too long looking at everything in the store

So he now makes you shop online (so he doesn’t have to actually be there)

“Victor...! We HAVE to get this banana bed!!”

He doesn’t see the necessity but buys them for you anyways

There’s a lot of things he wants to say about that cat, but he stops himself

But he DOES want to say something about your cat continuously cockblocking him?

Every time he goes to kiss you, Whiskers is always there

She keeps meowing to get your attention (to which she always succeeds)

Damn cat.

He doesn’t like how you give her more affection than to him

She’s such an angel when you’re around

But is the devil’s incarnate when you’re not

He swears your cat gives him a look sometimes

“Victor, you’re being ridiculous” (if only you knew)

Damn cat.

You’re usually the one to take her to the vet

But you were busy with wrapping up a shoot one day (so HE had to take her)

Boy, did he hate every minute of it

Meowing like no tomorrow (he thought his ears would start coughing hairballs)

The appointment wasn’t all that splendid either

He thought about accidentally leaving the cat at the vet’s 

But he was able to refrain from doing so

When he gets back, you’re waiting for him

He suddenly picks you up bridal style (doesn’t forget to glance at Whiskers)

He thinks he wins this round (but she’s the one in your arms when he wakes up the next morning)

Damn cat.

Kiro

He loves animals

He REALLY loves animals

But sometimes they don’t love him back (poor sunshine boy)

And your cat was one of them

He literally tries everything to make Whiskers like him

But it doesn’t work

“My evol......” (absolute charm doesn’t work on animals, apparently)

He becomes so sulky afterwards

Savin has to stop by the house to drag him to his next schedule

He gets up to leave, but then sees Whiskers come up to Savin’s leg

She starts purring so loud? (like she wants Kiro to hear?)

“Wha— No! That’s not fair!”

He sits back down, exclaiming that he won’t budge until he MAKES Whiskers like him

Savin is crying, once again

Kiro uses his knowledge as Key to create the most complex system you’ve ever seen in your life

“Ki..Kiro? What’s all this?” (you’re almost afraid to ask)

“It’s an automated treats dispenser. Whenever she passes by any of my things, this bad boy (he taps on a device) will drop her favorite treat. You can think of it as training her to associate me with food!”

“And....this is supposed to make her like you?”

He doesn’t say anything for a moment (he’s desperate, isn’t he?)

“Just watch, MC! Don’t come crying when she no longer follows you everywhere”

You sigh (I’ll have to apologize to Savin again)

So the treat dispenser idea worked in the beginning

Or at least, it seemed like it did

Whiskers figured out the trick pretty quickly (she was old, but not stupid)

She could care less about becoming familiar with Kiro’s scent, and was only interested in the snacks

He’s devastated now (he’s curled in the corner of the sofa)

Seriously, what made you marry this man?

Just then, Whiskers comes up to Kiro and sits on his lap (he’s squealing)

“MC! Look! I told you this would work!”

Lucien

He doesn’t particularly hate animals

But can’t imagine raising one himself

He was supportive when you said you wanted to adopt a stray cat (the one that’s been wandering around the orphanage)

He helps you buy the supplies to prepare the house

He even offers to take her for her shots (while you were working)

He was looking forward to expecting the cat to fall in love with him

As did the hundreds of animals in the past

He never thought this stray cat would become so attached to you

And attached as in ATTACHED

She literally gave him no room to come between the two of you

He pretends it doesn’t make him faze one bit

But he’s actually plotting using that sexy brain of his

He’s laughing at his own childishness

But when it involves your love, it’s a little different (he’s willing to play this game)

She’s a formidable opponent

As a pet, she has the upper hand in a lot of situations

For example...

She’s allowed to sit on your lap and stay there for who knows how long

She’s able to follow you into the bathroom (something Lucien wishes)

Theoretically speaking, she’s much more huggable than he was

Whiskers was smol and fluffy, but Lucien?

Alpha male was just BIG (his hair is fluffy, though)

He doesn’t like how he’s losing on so many levels

But he DOES have advantages as a husbando human 

He can cook you breakfast

He can pick you up in his arms and swing you around

Even though he can’t sit on your lap (he’ll crush you if he does), he sure can rest his head on it

He can actually communicate with you? (this is the BIG ONE)

He understands your body language, your speech, and any changes in between

And he KNOWS that he is the only one in your life who will be able to get this intimate with you

Inside and outside

Gavin

He’s more of a dog person, himself

You already knew about Flyer (*see Rehearsal Date)

And you knew Gavin wasn’t actively looking for a pet

But he is more than willing to take in a stray cat you brought home

You ask him to name the cat, to which he appropriately names Whiskers

It’s not original, but I suppose it’s still cute

What did you expect 

This is a man who names his motorcycle Sparky

Slowly but surely, he begins to love this cat as if she was his own

And Whiskers seems to love him the same, as well

You often find the two of them napping together, curled up in the sofa

When he comes back after a long mission, she’s always there by the door (she knows when he’s coming before you do?)

Despite all this

He loses it whenever she gets in the way of his affectionate moments with you

Other than that, the two have a great relationship

He has small scratches on his legs and arms 

He gets new ones whenever he tries to kiss you

You end up cutting her nails more frequently than before (but she always finds a way to make them sharp again)

Minor makes fun of him when he tries to explain his dilemma

“Bro! You’re fighting with a CAT” (Gavin had to punch lightly nudge Minor’s stomach)

He knows it’s dumb, but he can’t help himself

He has his reasons for being so jealous over Whiskers

It’s because you’ve become so much more lovey-dovey after taking in the cat

Well, he’s not complaining (you were more adorable now)

But it would be nice if all that love was directed towards him

Right now, it was 7:3 (Whiskers : Gavin)

In order to fight back, HE becomes the affectionate one now

Kisses become a lot more........extravagant

It’s not like he’s not embarrassed about it

If anything, he wants to hide in a hole every time he slips his tongue in your mouth

“Gavin, if it’s gonna make you blush that hard then you don’t have to do it, you know?”

I’ve always wanted a cat, and this just solidifies my point

#mlqc #mlqc victor #mlqc kiro #mlqc lucien #mlqc gavin #mlqc imagine #mlqc imagines #mlqc headcanon #mlqc headcanons #mlqc fanfic #mlqc fanfiction #mlqc fluff #victor #kiro #lucien #gavin #mr love #mr love queen's choice #mr love game #mr love fluff #mr love imagine #mr love headcanon

[yslore]

Writing Asks

thank u to sarah @soldouthaz, lily @theisolatedlily and late @tomlinvelvetfics for tagging me !!

1. describe how you first started writing and when you first posted

started in eighth grade after moving which fucked me up (i’m still to recover lmao) n i needed a distraction, reading had always helped but writing is what let me see what the root of my agony was. (im not trying to be pretentious i swear) i first started on wattpad (love hate relationship to this day) and beginning of lockdown this year gravitated to ao3 which has been my saving grace !!!

2. which of your characters do you typically resonate most closely with? do you base any characters off of yourself?

so far i’ve mostly written in louis’ pov. i’ve had to ask this question in the early stages — i resonate the closest to harry. most of my wips are harry centric for that reason. i mean, yes and no — i tend to take some part of me and fit it into the character but at the same time i don’t like seeing me on a page so yes and no.

3. where do you often find inspiration?

EVERYWHERE. mostly others’ stories be it in the way of songs, music, writing, art. usually it’s me coming across a vaguely aesthetic picture and my brain spitting out one or two random scenes and me trying to make that a story.

4. has quarantine helped or hindered your writing process?

both !!! i have new wips but also i lost a lot of motivation to do anything for a bit. school is sucking the soul out of me — it’s both easier and harder with it being online, the worst part is i can never truly feel like i’m getting a break from it. recently it’s been easier for me bc of the friends i made (ily all) it’s hindered a little bit bc i can’t go out and watch people and streetlights and the blur of cars and try to pour out that feeling into words and create something. at the same time it’s helped me gain more perspective on people and relationships which has been a massive help to writing in general.

5. do you listen to music/noise while you write or do you prefer silence?

depending on the number of classes i have/attend, my mental stability, the story and my sensitivity. i often can’t stand loud noises so there’s that but there is always some noise or the other so it’s never truly silent. i like it that way. sometimes i just play intense studying playlist on spotify and write, Lucida by Odin Sørlie and Haunted Heart by Dawn, Dawn, Dawn are my favourites.

6. what is your biggest writing pet peeve in your writing or in general?

excessive usage of the same word in mine. in general, i’m not a fan of stereotypical characters or romanticising harmful themes.

7. describe your ideal writing setup

2 am, in bed, music still ringing in my ears, three texts from my best friend about a story or about their day. under the blanket, the room smelling of chocolate or something sweet.

8. favorite time of day to write?

anytime but afternoon. those hours are for naps.

9. favorite genre to write + one you’d like to try writing in the future?

fiction? i’d love to write a fantasy au 👀

10. do you struggle with writer’s block? how do you typically overcome it?

yep yep. i just edit an old story or read my old works or other writers’ fics. i gave up trying to force myself into writing — i hated the end product and felt bad so.

11. what is the easiest part of your writing process and the most difficult?

probably the emotions? dialogue without a doubt — i dread writing it. it doesn’t come to me naturally. i can write lengths without dialogue tbh. also smut — it’s an eh eh aspect.

12. how do you come up with original characters? (if applicable)

my wonderful friends. they do dumb shit and i want to tell the world about their dumb shit so i make characters out of them.

13. what is your favorite and least favorite word?

as of now it is fucker — delightful word that one. least favourite is probably squelch — just no.

14. what is one thing about your writing that you’re really proud of and one thing you hope to continue working at?

the dreamy feeling i manage to write without a doubt !!!! dialogue and pacing. i don’t have the best dialogue or the pacing or the length for fics but i’m working on all of those !!

15. what work of yours has your favorite ‘verse/world building? how did you come up with it?

still a wip so i can’t tell you much except that it’s a proper treat. will write this once i’ve posted that fic !!

16. what font and size do you write in? single spaced or double?

*nervous laughter* the font changes from fic to fic — crush is comic sans, size 11. October was Lora, 11. Twisted in bedsheets is courier new, 11. stargazing is spectral, 11. so yeah — whatever the fic demands. single spaced !!!! except when i’m overwhelmed i do double spaces.

17. what is a typo(s) you find yourself making consistently?

I Cannot Type. if you think i can — congratulations you were fooled. autocorrect is the loml.

18. (if applicable) do you separate fic writing from fandom?

of course !!!! i basically do not exist out of my writing.

19. what emotion is your favorite to write? which is the most difficult?

pain, pining, longing. lust.

20. what is one thing you hope readers always take away from your works?

we’re all fucked up but we’re trying and trying sometimes is enough. you shouldn’t spend your life carved out around one person. it’s okay to ask for help and need a shoulder to lean on. i hope these come across in my future fics !!!!

21. what is the best and worst writing advice you’ve ever received?

bold of you to assume i’ve ever received advice.

22. which one of your works would you most want to see turned into a film/television show?

a new fic. will update the answer once that fic is out !!!!!

23. do you write scenes chronologically or out of order?

chronologically. i can’t do out of order. i do have a page full of scribbles but they are to tell me the order sjakmd.

24. how do you handle criticism?

if it’s constructive then well. no thick skin tbh. makes me feel as if i need validation from someone else on my art which isn’t necessary but my brain is wired to seek it and it’s a hassle.

25. what is the advice you would give to someone who is looking to start writing?

write everything you would want to read. write it bad, don’t worry about the quality. don’t worry about the audience. end of the day, it should be something you can turn to for comfort not something that makes you feel bad.

26. what kind of feedback on your work always makes your day?

people telling me they like my writing and it could take them out of this world for a few minutes !!!!!

27. which fic ‘verse of your own would you most like to exist in? which fic’s characters would you most like to befriend?

probably crush verse !!!! harry — his is probably the one character where i dump most of me in.

28. what do you always enjoy getting asks about/wish people would ask about more?

rant to me about anything. i enjoy talking. ask me about wips so i can take the little guilt and write more.

29. what has writing added to your life? how has it changed you?

it’s nice to let go and express things and create characters with a better situation than mine.

30. why do you write?

keep myself busy.

boost yourself + tags

1a. share the last sentence you wrote

No kissing. No flashbacks.

2a. describe the wip you’re most excited about

a little something i’m writing inspired by @brickredtoe’s art !!!!

3a. share the piece of dialogue from one of your works you’re most proud of

ok. well. from 5436 miles

“Or we could always add a trail of stars to one of those moons,” he replies, words dragged out, rolling around in his mouth.

He can see the glint in his eyes even behind his closed lids. Everything about Louis is inked and etched into every fiber of his being.

He would’ve kissed him, words pouring from his mouth into Harry’s, only half his.

He snorts. “And make it seem like the moon has a buttplug? No, thanks.”

4a. share the best first and last lines from your work(s)

both my published fics have circular endings.

5436 miles — Louis always had more stars in his eyes.

these tornadoes are for you — His heart beats in peace.

5a. link to the last fic you read.

sugary sweet by the immensely talented @soldouthaz

6a. link the last work you published

here

7a. link to your ao3 (if applicable)

wheeee

8a. someone that inspires you

taylor. she’s so so wonderful.

9a. a comfort fic/work that you’ve been grateful for this year

all of riv, sarah, ris and late’s fics. they’ve been so so comforting. Event Horizon by @mercurial-madhouse

10a. other writers that you’d like to tag!

@mercurial-madhouse @harryanthus are the only ones coming to mind atm. i’ve been up for too long apologies.

#long post #games #writing asks #q q q

[cloudystevie]

one huge pet peeve of mine is when reading fics, some authors physically describe y/n as "5'2, with long blonde hair and crystal blue eyes, and the perfect body." it just pisses me off, especially when i'm not white with long blonde hair. not to mention the height. yes i'm short, but what about the taller people reading this fic and comes across THE sentence, " his shirt reached to the floor" or something. excuse me, we don't do this here. also, i really like the fact that you fics are inclusive

SAME SAME SAME because i am none of those things- i have brown hair, brown eyes, and most definitely not petite with somehow ginourmous titties and an ass that shakes the whole room everywhere i go- but still petite somehow??? and im not short either so???? literally my biggest pet peeve!!

but omg thank u!!!! i always try my hardest to keep physical descriptions to tye absolute lowest and none at all if i can, and i hope that that comes through in my writing because i want everyone to have a place when theyre resding💘💘💘

#anon #that being said if there’s something i can improve in terms of inclusivity pleas elawahs feel free to tell me

[dawnscngs]

5-15!

mun questions — accepting — @florabled 

5. Have you ever RP’d with someone simply because of their character’s faceclaim, even if you did not like their character’s personality?

     Definitely not. Choice of face claim has got me interested in some blogs before, but like. I don’t have enough energy to write with partners I don’t like writing with dfghjgsfjdh.

6. Is there a character that the rest of your fandom adores that you just don’t like/are indifferent to? Who is the character and why?

I MEAN... not that I can think of?? My main fandoms right now are Yuumori, VnC, and Psycho-Pass and I don’t think I dislike anyone from Yuumori (other than Milverton and like, the assorted nobles), and in Psycho-Pass I think I’m more on the side of ‘problematic faves’ rather than ‘disliking popular characters’, and for VnC, I think I dislike the Normal Characters to dislike. I guess the best I can answer this would be if I went into BSD and revealed my all-consuming hatred of Dazai. 

This isn’t anything against any Dazai muses, of course, love my friends who write Dazai, but Canon Dazai makes me want to actually never read BSD again djhfgfjsd.

7. List three honest flaws your favorite character has and talk about how those flaws make them problematic.

Ok I’m gonna take one from each of my main fandoms so strap in. I could go easy mode here and use William, Vanitas, and Shogo but I’m Not Going To.

Mycroft: 1. He’s the sort of person to see a problem that could be solved by honestly talking things out and being vulnerable and he will veer full-speed towards being The Worst on purpose to push the other person so far away that they don’t want anything to do with him (see: his entire relationship with his little brother). 2. His loyalty is in ridiculously short supply. He’s not completely loyal to the crown or to the lord of crime. If you look close enough, it’s clear that his loyalty only lies with his own family (or those he considers to be of the same value, like with his ship with Paris’ Louis). 3. Smug Bastard Energy.

Olivier: 1. First of all there is so much anger contained in this very pretty package, you would not believe. He has a very short fuse and goes beyond savage when he fights, to the point that the viscera of his enemies literally jams the mechanisms of his chainsaw-sword thing, so you know. Yikes. 2. He’ll hate things about the church and disagree with what they do, but he’s not the sort of person who will openly stand against it because he doesn’t want to risk the consequences it might bring on him or those he cares about. 3. This bad boy can fit so much vanity in him. No seriously, he’s very aware that he’s gorgeous and it’s definitely a situation of ‘flattery will get you everywhere’.

Ginoza: 1. Again, very angry, but he keeps it buried so deep that it just builds and builds until it explodes. He’s spiteful and bitter and it’s cost him so much in the past, some really irreplaceable people that he pushed away and took for granted until they were gone. 2. He drinks to dull the pain. 3. He tends to take everything onto his own shoulders, no matter what. If there’s something he can shoulder so that someone else doesn’t have to, then he’ll put the fault on himself. He’s also the worst overthinker and worrier you will ever meet. He’ll agonize over possibilities for so long and it’ll end up holding him back from being able to actually do anything.

8. Out of the really popular pairings in your fandom, what’s your nOTP?

So in Yuumori, this doesn’t apply because the only Popular pairing is Sherliam and I love them, so. Yeah. For VnC, I really dislike Vani.tas/Jea.nne. I’m aware that canon is a thing but for me, they just feel more like. a case of comphet + ‘this is the first person to treat me like this so it must be love’. and idk It’s just not my jam! To each their own though! And for Psycho-Pass, I really don’t like the Aka.ne/Gin.oza ship. First of all they meet when she’s not even 21 and he’s almost 30 so like, already I am iffy on that grounds alone, and second like I just don’t see romantic feelings there, it feels familial to me, personally. They are, platonically, the light of my life but I REALLY don’t like them as a romantic ship.

9. What has been the biggest mistake you’ve made since you started RPing?

Uhhh oh man, um. Probably that time I tried twitter rp. It was a mistake because I write too much and really hate twitter as an environment.

10. What’s something you really hate seeing on your dash that seems to be popular with almost everyone else?

I don’t really have anything like that because my dash is only people I’m friends with and I never hate seeing anything from them ever.

11. What’s your biggest pet peeve when it comes to RPing?

Uhhh idk, just drama in general I guess. I really don’t have time for that? I also really hate being approached ONLY because someone wants a specific ship from me. Like :/ I auto ship with my close friends only because we’ve definitely discussed our ships on discord already, but like. that means if you want ships with me, we Need To Discuss it.

12. What’s your biggest pet peeve when it comes to the fandom you RP in?

Ok so right now I don’t have any because the three I’m in are literally just. Me and my close good friends. But for the like. month that I wrote in the Gen.pact RPC, I have never felt worse ever in my life. Like idk what it is but that whole fandom’s energy is rancid and I decided I wanted nothing to do with it like Really Fast dshjfgsdjh.

13. Who is your least favorite character in the fandom you RP in? List three admirable traits about them.

Haha oh man uhhh. So for Yuumori, that’s Milverton I guess and he’s a fucking trash man. But I guess he’s a good villain? Like you really love to hate him. and he’s clever, I guess (not clever enough, but). And he knows what he’s about. Like. He doesn’t think he’s good or anything, he knows straight up that he’s human garbage, but he vibes with it, so like good for him. Rest in pieces, nerd.

14. Without naming anyone specific, have you ever avoided someone simply because they RP with one of your RP partners? If so, why?

???? No??? People do that? How do you make friends other than through osmosis of your friends’ friends????

15. Without naming anyone, have you ever refused/simply avoided another RPer in the fandom because of things you’ve heard others say about them, or because of their popularity? If so, why did you feel the need to?

I don’t make decisions solely based on that sort of thing, but I’ve gotten bad vibes from people and then been told stuff about them. But I already wasn’t interacting with them anyway, so like. Doesn’t really matter to me, I was avoiding them already because of my own intuition, y’know? I prefer to make choices based on that rather than whatever anyone else says about them.  As for the popularity thing, I have avoided interacting with really popular blogs before but it’s not really them that made that happen? I just like to stay small and unknown or I get overwhelmed so writing with really popular blogs makes me nervous and I tend to avoid it.

#this is so long but thank you so much kw you're the real mvp ilyyyy #[ OUT OF CHARACTER ] — asks #florabled

[jediofbooksandsnacks]

“GET TO KNOW ME” TAG GAME

rules: answer the  questions and tag people you’d like to get to know better!

 Tagged by: @saving-empress-ac

Thanks! How kind of  you. 😊

What do you prefer  to be called name-wise?

Jedi is fine.

When is your  birthday?

I’m an Aries.

Where do you live?

The armpit of  America.

Three things you are  doing right now:

Avoiding writing

Definitely  procrastinating

I’ll go with ‘overthinking’  since I fall into that deep well, too

Four fandoms that  have piqued your interest?

Psycho Pass

Wars Trek

Cowboy Bebop

….and some other  stuff that I can’t think of right now. BNHA? X-Files? Pride & Prejudice?  This blog is everywhere.

How has the pandemic  been treating you?

I have two munchkins  and we are wearing masks and keeping a solid social distance. This is a community  effort and we are all doing our part.

I want to thank all  of the hard workers out there in hospitals and grocery stores and so many  other people—you’re doing the real work to get us through this and should be  paid 1000% more.

A song you can’t  stop listening to right now:

everything I wanted  by Billie Eilish

How old are you?

Older than some,  younger than others.

School, University,  occupation other?

I am a stay-at-home  mom, so when this started I had a leg up on the stay-at-home-during-the-pandemic  thing.  

Do you prefer heat  or cold?

I like autumn, so  cold. I like wearing cozy sweaters and walking through the falling leaves.

Name one fact that  others may not know about you.

When I was a small,  I discovered that I have an irrational hatred of peas. They are mushy and  gross and I would hide them under the bottom of my plate until one of the  parents came along and picked up my plate and allowed the peas to escape confinement  and roll around in my highchair, being yucky. I would also give them to my  dog, who would nose them and look at me as if to say, “Are you serious? You have  meat and you give me this? Unacceptable!”

Are you shy?

Yes. When Ava said  that she can’t start conversations and make friends? I’m with you. Let’s be  shy and introverted together!

Pronouns?

She/her

Biggest pet peeve?

Tailgating.

What is your  favorite “dere” type?

Like ‘tsundere’?  That’s the only -dere type I know, so I’m going to have to sit this one out.

Rate your life from  1-10, 1 being crappy and 10 being the best it could be.

In this pandemic life,  we’re all waiting for the vaccine, binge watching our current fav show, and waiting  for a better non-pandemic day. So, how can you grade that? Just focus on hope.  

What’s your main  blog?

This.

List your side blogs  and what they’re used for.

Bold of you to  assume I have another place to indulge my hyperfixations.

Is there something  people need to know about you before becoming friends?

My anxiety goes into  overdrive when I am talking to people. Trying hard to re-wire my brain, but It’s a Process.

So, don’t feel like  you need to do this, all right? It’s cool either way. I’ll tag @whatsyourcolor @temporarilyunstable  @tsunemoris @kairi-anna @mirror-of-too-many-books @sandypenguin6 @pearlmcj @autodiscothings @softshinee @cyber-tomato​ @djnicklesanddimes​

. . . and anyone else who sees this and wants to join in. 

No spoons? No  problem. If you’re not feeling it, then I get that. I hope you enjoy the day. 😊

[ashleeofjupiter]

21 questions: zodiac edition

thank you for the tag @invord!

copy and repost this with your placements and answers ✨

answer the questions before adding in your chart placements to keep it genuine!

1. your sun sign: how would you describe yourself in three words

aquarius. sensitive, introspective, independent

2. your moon sign: you have the night to yourself, what are you doing?

virgo. so, what i do most nights? watch tv, scroll social media, play ps4, binge eat and/or make earrings

3. your rising sign: what do people say about you?

sagittarius. like most, i have varying sides to me and can leave pretty drastically different impressions on people. however i have heard the following: optimistic, calm, bubbly, fun, caring, quiet, intense, friendly, smart, that i smile/laugh a lot and that i’m a good listener

4. your midheaven: what is your dream job?

virgo. i want to work for myself (self employment, i’m tired of slaving away to make rich people more rich) and to help people in some way. if i can incorporate both that and creativity, that would be ideal. fashion/beauty/art and community/self development/body and sex liberation are my interests. i’ve thought for years that i want to curate spaces for women/non-binary/gnc folk (essentially anyone interested that aren’t cis men) to empower each other, form community and connection but i’m still unsure how to go about any of that. that’s less specifically about career and more about my general goals for life in the public sphere

5. your mercury sign: what makes you anxious?

pisces. a shorter list would be what doesn’t make me anxious 🤪 the unknown. feeling misunderstood. feeling alone. confrontation. aggression. busy roads. needles. thinking about my past. thinking about my future. day to day obligations that i can never seem to keep on top of. mechanics. social interaction. health concerns

6. your venus sign: what’s your favourite colour?

capricorn. yellow! although honestly it’s less about the colour and more about how a particular colour makes me feel in the moment - yellow for the most part just happens to yell “happiness and sunshine” to me. i have been gravitating towards bright and bold shades lately

7. your mars sign: what is your biggest pet peeve?

aquarius. i don’t know about biggest bc lots of things irritate me. off the top of my head, unnecessary rudeness. when people talk at me, as opposed to having a two sided conversation. when people don’t signal off a roundabout. speeding/reckless driving. peer pressure. lying. injustices and unfairness

8. sign in your 4th house: what does your dream home look like?

pisces. i wish i could just cut and paste my ‘home’ pinterest board here. i want something new but with character. i like floor to ceiling windows, lots of natural light. open spaces but also cozy nooks. ALL THE ART. trinkets, but no clutter. quirky with personal touches everywhere but tidy. a really beautiful bathroom with warm lighting, a large shower room and spa. greenery in every room. mid-century modern furniture. bright colours. different textures. little luxuries like blankets, diffusers, snacks in multiple rooms. dining room with a bar. entertaining area outdoors with a deck, pool, fairy lights and a garden etc. can you tell i spend a lot of time conjuring up the house of my dreams?

9. sign in your 5th house: what are your hobbies?

aries. learning about whatever my interest of the minute is. reading. creating - whether it be music, writing, jewellery, drawing. astrology, numerology and tarot. making playlists. games - board, video and card

10. sign in your 6th house: do you have any routines? (something you do everyday)

taurus. somewhat. using an app like habitica helps me keep up with daily activities that i want to accomplish. i also go through phases of keeping up certain activities (such as meditation, bullet journalling, daily card pulls etc) but i always end up breaking the routine and then only doing it when i remember/have energy. i don’t have a sleep routine. i have a complicated relationship with routine - it’s like i keep trying to chase it, it can feel comforting but i often fail and when i have it, i can feel confined and desire freedom

11. sign in your 7th: what sign is your significant other? if you’re not dating anyone, use your most recent ex’s sign

gemini. my last ex is a scorpio

12. sign in your 9th: if you could travel anywhere right now, where would you go and why?

leo. obviously assuming we live in a world where we don’t have to worry about this virus, i’d like to go back to europe or go to canada for the first time. there’s something magical to me about certain places in europe. i’d particularly like to do more exploring of france, the netherlands and germany. canada just looks really beautiful, i want to take in those scenic mountains

13. sign in your 11th: what’s a cause you care deeply about?

libra. social justice/human rights across the board. fat/body liberation. defunding the police and prison abolition. i want people to be safe as they live their truth, to have their needs met, to be respected and free. accessibility for disabled people

14. house moon is in: describe your happy place

placidus: 9. whole: 10. realistically, it’s the lake a few streets away on a beautiful day with no one else around. however i dream of having my house/backyard filled with people i love, people i consider my family and community. again, on a beautiful day. good tunes are playing, i feel/look cute, the bbq is going, i’m a little tipsy and there is someone/are people i want to kiss present. we are all laughing, playing games and there is love, happiness and lightness in the air. however, this feels like a far away dream

15. house mercury is in: what’s your favourite book?

placidus: 3. whole: 4. tbh, i like to read but i don’t really have just one favourite book. however my fave topics are generally spirituality, witchcraft, astrology, tarot, numerology etc, feminism, anti diet culture, body lib, social justice, mental illness, neurodivergency, sex and relationships, self help etc

16. house venus is in: what do you find attractive/are you looking for in a mate?

2nd. someone who is unapologetically authentic. loyalty. boldness. gentleness. compassion. sensitivity. someone who shares my values and beliefs. dependability. intensity. a full blown weirdo. individuality. thoughtfulness

17. house mars is in: what are your kinks/fetishes/turn ons?

placidus: 2nd. whole: 3rd. there’s a lot to mention here but i’ll say this: i’m kinky. to summarise, power play. taboo themes. the power of the right words mixed with sensuality and some questionable themes? *chef’s kiss*

18. house jupiter is in: where/how do you need to improve your life?

10th. to be honest, i feel like i need therapy and medication before i will see any real improvement in my life. i have things left unanswered, trauma that i need help processing as well as help finding and sticking to healthy coping mechanisms. to some extent i feel like i’m living the same day over again. i don’t feel i’m progressing in life but i’m getting older anyway. i probably need more love and support in my life but i feel i need to work on myself first to be able to actually receive that

19. house saturn is in: something your dad or father figure taught you (could be an uncle, a brother, a family friend, a teacher, a coach etc)

3rd. you can’t take money with you and you can’t trust cops

20. house neptune is in: what do you daydream about?

2nd. fulfilling, successful relationships/a community. getting better. being financially and mentally stable. dating and intimacy. a beautiful home full of warmth. my future

21. house pluto is in: where do you feel powerless? what scares you?

12th. in my soul. being abandoned, unloved, exiled, misunderstood. losing my loved ones. lack of privacy. violence. living a sad, lonely and meaningless life

i have people i’d like to tag but i don’t know if they’d actually be interested 🤪 but if we’re mutuals, assume this means you and feel free to do so!

#personal #astrology #astrology quiz #astrology survey #aquarius sun #virgo moon #sagittarius rising #pisces mercury #capricorn venus #aquarius mars

[confusedinfj]

Story Writing Tips

@realentj gave me some writing tips I've been searching for my whole life. And since I never found them, I decided to articulate them for other people who - like me - are hacking their writing by following vague writing advice. Hopefully this helps at least one person 😊

Also, I'm not saying the examples I've given are good. I'm just trying to demonstrate mild improvement 😂

Common Advice Evils

Write what you know = vague. Write SOMETHING you know. Like emotions and feelings of the characters - that's the reason we can read Sci Fi and fantasy.

Show, don't tell = pages of wasted space. Maybe your character is a hypochondriac who can tell their heart is burning as tears run down their face, maybe they're an emotionally unaware person who just goes 'I was sad - idk why'. Say it like the character would.

More dialogue! = no. Dialogue is boring. More thoughts, thoughts about what people are saying. More thoughts than dialogue. NO: 'hi' 'how's it going?' 'good thanks, you?'. YES: 'hi.' She seemed flat today. I wondered why. 'How's it going?' Maybe she'd mention what was wrong.

Set the scene = too many pointless descriptions. Give us the character's thoughts - if they don't notice anything, don't mention it. NO: I walked into the big room. The walls were red, there were three chandeliers, the floor was shiny, there were people everywhere. The room was hot, there were 15 candles... ' YES: I walked into the room, immediately struck by the size. There were chandeliers on the roof, and I stood there, staring at them.

Avoid writing in the first person = terrible advice. I personally find writing in the first person easy - it helps me know what is and isn't important to include.

Keep it simple = good advice. Overcomlicating your plot will bore the reader. You can have a complicated plot, but you're gonna have to make it SEEM simple.

Let your character suffer = good, but don't make them suffer for the sake of it. Suffering looks different for everyone, there's a lot of wiggle room here. It could be as simple as offending a friend for a few days.

Just write = good advice! It doesn't need to be perfect, I needs to be done.

My tips

Write scenes like a movie. This way you'll have less pointless stuff, and something will always be happening for a reason.

Write images, not ideas. My brain seems to work like Brooklyn Nine-Nine or Scrubs, with all the cut scenes. Let your character think the same way if it's right! So instead of: I thought about standing up on the table, in the middle of the room, and screaming. Everyone would probably stare at me if I did that. Try: I pictured myself standing on the table in the middle of the room, screaming, everyone staring at me.

Format things well. It makes it easier to read. If you press tab on a new line it gives it professional looking indents, and it's much easier to read.

Get good at punctuation. This allows you to get the sound of real speech across while still being readable. So instead of: They were on the left and the right they were everywhere. Try: They were left, right - everywhere!

Don't use semicolons. You're probably not using them correctly, and they look obnoxious anyway. Use dashes instead. They're harder to misuse, and they look much more conversational.

Don't try. Just be honest. Writers who try tend to get bogged down in pointless metaphors and needless imagery. Just write.

Let the deeper meaning appear. Don't force it. If you sit down to write a story about x, y, and z you'll probably bore yourself to death.

Write about people. People like people. Even if you have the coolest plot in the world, no one will read it without people. All the best books almost sound boring when you describe them - they're just about people.

Thoughts and feelings. Not descriptions and dialogue. This is what people read stories for, try to get them right. So while you can do: She had blue eyes, blonde hair, and a blue dress. She had a small face. I was a little scared of her. This tells us more about your character: She had blue eyes - that was the first thing I noticed about her. They felt cold, so I looked away. It describes less, but ways more about the thoughts and feelings of the character.

Be honest. Pls don't sit down and try to skip straight to being Tolkien or Keats. Your writing will sound so forced and inflated.... Just be honest when you write.

Write casually. This is a good way to learn to write well, because you won't be distracted trying to sound smart.

Cut words. Any word you can cut, cut it. Pronouns, conjunctions, phrases that could be turned into one word.... Cut 'em. So instead of writing: He was running after me, and I needed to escape. I ran away quickly, breathing heavily. I didn't know where to go. Try: He ran after me - I needed to escape. Running, breathing heavily - I didn't know where to turn.

CONSISTENT CHARACTERS. Maybe it's totally believable your uptight character suddenly wants to do drugs - but you better make sure it is. Don't make your characters do things for the sake of it. If you want your uptight character to do drugs but can't think of a reason why they would, be more creative - maybe it could be an accident? People hate inconsistent characters, and saying 'they're not inconsistent because they're my characters' is just lazy. My biggest pet peeve: Characters ending up together when they really wouldn't. Don't do it.

Say it how the character would. This means you CAN tell, you don't ways have to show! You can totally just write: it was a big house. Didn't think much of the colour though.

Point out things the character cares about. Don't bother describing everything in the house if the character doesn't think it's important. Your character can walk into a mansion and literally be like: x-box. That's all I saw.

Explain your character's feelings. Sometimes having them cry and say they're sad isn't enough. If you do this well, the reader should feel something too. So instead of just: She was upset with me, so I began crying. I was sorry to let her down. You could try: I'd let her down - she was so upset, she was crying, all because of me. I began to cry too, angry that I couldn't be better, stronger. Obvs don't overdo it 😂

Let your character's thoughts ramble. You can even let them cut themselves off mid sentence. Instead of: I tried to figure it out. Was it possible that she flew? No, that seemed to be taking things a little too far. Try: I mean, I suppose it was possible that - no. No, that was a little too far.

Don't over explain things. Say it the simplest, most obvious way and move on. You can always fix it later if you have to. The best writing is simple and honest.

Write down stuff that feels embarrassing and hurts. I don't usually keep that stuff in its first form, but I do keep the essence. It's helpful to see it written down and realise what you're going for.

Let your character miss things. This works particularly well in first person. It means you don't have to explain or describe every single thing, it's very relieving.

Find your voice. Your character's voice that is. You don't need your voice, you need to hear your character. I like to pick a person and write as if they're talking. They can even have multiple voices, like a lot of people have when they're aeghong or talking to themself. If you can hear your character's voice, it will be harder to write them doing something they would never do - you just won't be able to see it.

Have fun! Write things you think are fun - play around with your writing.

Love your story. Even if you don't like the way you've done it, love the story. Learn to separate the story from the actual writing. That way you'll be motivated to go back and fix it later.

Take advice. If you can find it, and it can be hard to come by. Try out anything suggested, you never know what might work!

Ignore the haters. That is, people who insult you and your writing without giving any tips. They're just mean. So many famous authors weren't published until at least 35. Writing is a skill, keep working on it!

Bonus tip: Don't kill characters for the sake of it. It's annoying. Character death should have a point. Yes, that point can be death can seem pointles, but that point doesn't belong in every story, and it shouldn't be repeated multiple times. Then you just look like a psycho and you'll annoy the reader. Just - don't do anything to your characters for the sake of it. Forced tribulation is annoying to the reader.

Bonus bonus tip: pls don't write a story that hinges on a basic miscommunication. If it can be fixed in two minutes in a conversation, it's probably a cliche... Definitely overused in films!

#not mbti #writing #fiction #stories #writing tips #tips #advice #description #writing style #writing descriptions #writing advice #story writing

[rita]

All the botanical asks you haven’t got yet

lia that’s so many 😳 

lavender; soundcloud or vinyls?

soundcloud, i don’t have the money for vinyls, but if i had the money for them then vinyls 

primrose; what book does everyone right now need to read?

i can’t think of any lol 

lunar mist; do you like wearing other people’s shirts/jackets?

yeah

bird of paradise; what was the best thing that happened to you this month?

i hung out with my friends yesterday! also November 5th was incredibly funny

gardenia; what’s a promise you’ve recently made to yourself? 

i promised to be nicer to myself, and to exercise every day, and to get a job, and to write more

whirling butterflies; would you kiss the last person you kissed again?

have not kissed 

marmalade skies; do you plan your outfits? 

sort of? 

apricot drift; how do you feel right now? 

a bit tired! also a bit annoyed at the universe because I keep dropping and breaking things lmao (I dropped a glass lid everywhere and then kept stepping on glass as I was cleaning it, and then spilled water everywhere) 

everlasting daisy; what’s the last dream you remember having?

recurring apocalypse dream, I don’t remember the specifics 

queen’s cup; what are you craving right now?

chocolate 

lavender dream; turn ons/offs?

uhhhh i don’t like most perfume smells, or specific sudden loud noises

water lily; when was the last time you cried? why?

i cried a little bit yesterday when I was watching bly manor, but it wasn’t a full on cry

lily of the valley; did the one person who hurt you most in your life apologize?

no, but I don’t expect one, i’ve moved on 

winterberry; do you bite or lick your ice cream?

both 

desert rose; do you like yourself?

a little bit more every day. two steps forward one step back 

snapdragon; have you ever met or seen in person a celebrity?

nope 

night owl; how many countries have you visited?

5, i think? excluding one flight layover  

heliotrope; have you ever been in a castle? 

yes! in Germany 

creams and sky; what’s the craziest/bravest thing you’ve done?

idk if i’ve done anything really 

lantana; what’s on your mind right now?

the mini nanowrimo i thought I would start, that I haven’t written anything for (10k words in two weeks) 

pumpkin patch; what’s your zodiac sign?

aquarius sun, sagittarius rising, scorpio moon

tulip; name 5 facts about yourself.

1. i love rollercoasters, 2. i love love, 3. i cut my hair the other day, 4. i overheat easily, 5. i am a bad actor 

daphne; do you believe in karma?

yep! even if not in a spiritual sense, I think that being kind can bring kindness back to you, and being cruel can bring cruelty back to you 

queen of the meadow; ever been in love? 

perhaps, but I might be wrong 

wisteria; whom do you admire and why?

someone I once knew, they are good at making boundaries 

angel’s face; what was your favorite bedtime story as a child?

i don’t remember 

remember me; did you make someone laugh today? 

hannibal played by mass mikkelsen 

lilac; if you could go back in time which time period would you visit?

hmmmm 1920s? 1980s? 

caramel kisses; would you want to live forever? why/why not? 

i would want to be immortal until I want to die. there’s so many things that I want to experience! but I don’t want to live FOREVER, that’s too long 

primula; what makes you sad?

a lot of things. there’s a lot to be sad about, especially this year

rain lily; was today typical? why/why not? 

it’s typical of the holidays, i’ve spent the morning watching netflix

queen anne’s lace; who do you trust the most?

damn idk that’s a loaded question. next 

forget me not; do you have any regrets looking back in your life?

yes lol many 

lunaria; what’s your favorite fictional universe? 

honestly? rise of the guardians 

violet; favorite tv show? 

doctor who is my favourite comfort show, but i have a lot of shows that i love like dghda and bly manor 

snowdrop; what does your ideal day look like?

visiting a theme park with someone i love, and then we have a picnic, maybe on the beach. it’s sunny and there’s a nice breeze. then we go for a drive along the coast and listen to music together. we get home and it starts storming so we hang out together and watch movies 

tiger lily; do you have any hobbies? 

knitting! i started a blanket in the Irish moss stitch :) i like writing too. i also like baking and cooking, and i sometimes pick up guitar and ukulele and duolingo. um also games. 

peony; share a small random book passage that means something to you. 

there’s a bit in the book thief by markus zusak where Death describes the colours of the sky 

tea rose; what’s something you always wanted to do but were too scared? 

can’t think of anything rn 

honeysuckle; do you usually date people your age or older/younger? 

i’ve only “dated” one person and they were my age. i’m not really into dating people older or younger 

love in the mist; best books you’ve ever read? 

i literally cannot remember and I'm too lazy to try and remember 

foxglove; who is your favorite cartoon character?

dr doofenshmirtz 

magnolia; coffee or tea?

both! i love coffee!! i also love tea!! i’m a multifaceted person 

crown imperial; would you rather be extremely rich or extremely loved?

extremely loved. but if i had a lot of money i could help a lot of people 

snowflake; are you a dog or a cat person? 

both! 

bell flower; what is your biggest addiction? 

don’t judge me lmao i am addicted to asmr, it makes my brain go brrrr

cosmos; do you ever think about the galaxy? 

all the time

moonflower; what’s your favorite color?

yellow, but also pink, and blue, and so many others 

freesia; do you have a good relationship with your parents and siblings? why/why not? 

yes, they always try to be good people. also i just generally get along with them 

poppy; have you ever dealt with a mental illness?

perhaps. i think so yeah. self diagnosed. i’ve gotten pretty good at dealing with it over the years 

clover; how would your friends describe you?

uhhhhhh idk quirky? 🤪 i don’t know. 

dandelion; do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert?

introvert, i’m good at spending a lot of time alone, and that’s how i recharge. but i still enjoy people’s presence. i think the words extrovert and introvert are uhhh misnomers? it’s like asking if you prefer the darkness or the brightness. there’s different shades of light on a spectrum 

lilly; what’s something you love watching/reading but you are too embarrassed to admit you do?

asmr but i’m only tentatively embarrassed 

anemone; describe yourself in 3 words.

weird, eclectic, trying 

lotus; best memory as a child?

can’t remember much, but i can remember that time i went on the green lantern rollercoaster at movie world like 4 times 

angelonia; what is your eye and hair color?

brown, dark brown/black 

dahlia; do you like crystals?

yeah, not really in jewellery (it tends to look a little tacky (not always!)) but i like crystals :) 

buttercup; if you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?

stop overall suffering. it’s not one thing, it’s a series of things: war, poverty, food deserts, etc. um if i had to choose one i’d make it so that there’s a reliable source of water available to everyone 

baby’s breath; what’s your hogwarts house?

hufflepuff 

calendula; biggest pet peeve? 

people who have a very different sense of personal space to me and don’t respect mine 

blanker flower; would you rather go to a cocktail party with your best friends or stay home and read a book/watch a movie with your pet?

hm stay home? but also i want to hang out with my friends. i haven’t been to a cocktail party before with friends 

blazing star; share a secret.

scroll through my old blog, i’ve blurted a lot of secrets on there 

carnation; would you rather live longer or happier?

happier 

bluebell; do you wear glasses? 

nope

orchid; do you like exercise?

depends on your definition of “like”. I like the benefits, the after effects. if i’m walking, i like the time alone, and the time out in nature and on the street 

pansy; do you like poetry?

yes duh i’m a poet 

morning glory; any special talent that you have? 

adapting

botanical asks

#txt #ask #ask game #sobcultures #lia #this was so many omg

[darringauthier]

Eliminators (2016)

Genre: Action

Who’s In It: Scott Adkins, Stu Bennett, Daniel Caltagirone, James Cosmo

Who Directed It: James Nunn

Plot:  Thomas, widower and ex federal agent, hides in London with his daughter. 3 men break in. Thomas kills them. His photo ends on TV. A US crime boss sends a killer to London.

Running Time: 94 Minutes 

IMDB Score: 5.5

Metascore: 41

Why I Watched It: Scott Adkins and Stu Bennett, more for Adkins though.

How I Watched It: PS4 Rental

Random Thoughts: So this was a WWE Films production for Stu Bennett was billed under his WWE name Wade Barrett, just a little trivia.

I love Scott Adkins and I’ve watched a lot of his movie and it saddens me that most of his films are not great and it’s too bad he doesn’t get a chance to star in movies that have a decent budget.

What I Liked: Sadly not a whole lot, but even when a Scott Adkins movie is bad he’s usually pretty good, now I’ll say this for the what I didn’t like section I will say Adkins does try and his fights are good but not great but it is fun to watch him work.  The only other one is James Cosmo who not only gives a good bad guy performance he actually fleshes out his character and it’s the only character to even be close to layered or interesting.  Bennett is decent but is a one note character but he plays the note pretty well.

What I Didn’t Like: My biggest beef is that Scott Adkins is playing an American living in London and he does a very bad American accent and it does hurt his performance.  The other sad thing is the action is not up to Adkins standards and it’s pretty bland out of the whole movie there is one good action sequence but it’s with guns not fists and feet.

Eliminators is your run of the mill made for DVD/VOD action film it’s cliched and lazy as hell. Oh I almost forgot it’s dumb as a rock, man everyone does dumb things and the plot makes little sense.  hey do one of my pet peeves where they have a child in the movie to basically be a prop, the child actor isn’t great but she’s there to be threatened and rescued.  Also I should point out the title means nothing.  

By the way the plot summary if it seems not to make a lot of sense that’s because they left out some major dumb plot points.  There’s a home invasion and the thugs have the wrong house so they panic and go to threaten Adkins young daughter so he kills them all, he ends up arrested and his pitcure is all over the news and we find out he’s an ex American Federal agent in kind of the witness protection program but in Britain, he’s handlers are in America, so the King Pin he was after know knows he’s alive and yes there’s even another twist.  Needless to say all of this doesn’t make a lick of sense, and the bad guy hires a hitman to kill Adkins, this hitman uses GPS like magic to find him everywhere.  Dumb and lazy writing and to add to all of this it’s boring and flat as hell.

Final Thoughts: Just a boring below average B-Movie action film, Adkins deserves better and so do we.

Rating: 3/10

#scott adkins #eliminators #stu bennett