#btw this is not about anyone in particular i've seen it a few times in mcr tumblr and aesthetic tumblr

[msallurea]

It's Okay to Feel Okay

Ok so recently, specifically a few days ago I had deleted tumblr for a bit to get my mind together. I had wanted to manifest my dream life because I'll be taking senior pics on the 31st and honestly I was fed up with myself with not genuinely applying knowing that I wanted to live a certain way. There was a post that I had seen I can't remember the name right now but I did reblog it, it was "how to make everything sugar spice and everything nice" or something like that. One particular post caught my attention and it the "what if I don't persist" post and it DEFINITELY gave me a reality check, I feel like those who know pretty much everything there is to know about manifestation but aren't genuinely applying it should for sure read that because it definitely knocked sense into me. I had also been reading a lot of posts from @etherealkissed88 also i highly recommended reading her stuff if you ever want a rundown of the law that's quick and straight to the point. Something I noticed I continuously did which is what caused me to always have anxiety when manifesting was focusing on the 3d/my desire being in the 3d on time. So I decided to actually change my perspective and just tell myself since it's done in the 4d I don't have to worry about it not being in the 3d because itll reflect anyway..I've also been adopting the mindset of simply knowing it's finished IN IMAGINATION ONLY!! ...Now, since doing this, for maybe the past few days I haven't felt the need to affirm or visualize or anything, I mean I'd daydream here and there but it's kinda just like "eh I have it anyway so whatever" and let me tell you..as someone who constantly stressed on whether or not I was doing something right and worrying about when it will come and everything else this is the CALMEST and most NONCHALANT I've ever been about manifestation before. Like even now, when I would've tried sabatoging myself saying I HAVE to affirm especially because I do know I am a bit anxious about manifesting my dream life because I definitely want it before my big day which btw I feel like is perfectly fine to acknowledge. But honestly I just don't want to. I don't want to affirm. I don't want to visualize constantly. Because the entire point is that if I say it's already done in imagination and I see that I'm living my dream life in imagination truly there's nothing else for me to do but continuously choose that I'm living my dream life already. Something else that's had me feeling this way is when @etherealkissed88 mentioned that we aren't trying to convince ourselves we have it in the 3d..to be that way is being delusional, we're only accepting that it's already done in IMAGINATION aka the 4d. Since taking this into consideration I've been scarily calm,normally I would've been stressed and spiraling and even now when I "waver" when I see myself in the mirror it's just like a "eh whatever..nothing I do in the 3d affects my manifestation anyway so it doesn't matter" kind of feeling. And I just want anyone who is also experiencing this feeling where you feel as though you just don't want to do anything for your desire and it's just like a "eh whatever I have it in imagination anyway" kind of feeling IT. IS. OK and you are doing just fine. The whole point is the first place is making your desire feel NATURAL to you and if you feeling natural is you not really feeling anything and it's just a "oh it's done" then you are doing just fine if you have the feeling as if you "don't want your desire anymore" that's also fine, I can guarantee if your desire was fulfilled would you still feel like you wanted it or be stressed? I doubt it..just as the example is, I have a phone, I know I have a phone. Even if my phone wasn't in my hand right now I still know I have a phone. That is the feeling, that is the acceptance. Even if it isn't right there in front of you, you already have it because you accepted that you do.

#msallurea #law of assumption #manifestation #my blog #manifesting

[forbidding-souda]

Mod Souda!~ I have never requested fic before, this is entirely new territory so please forgive me if I misstep. ^_^; Could I please request HC's regarding Korekiyo x autistic S/O? I tried finding similar in the master list, alas I could not which is completely on me if I wasn't thorough enough.

A little afterword of gratitude also for your masterful works on Korekiyo in particular, the way you HC him is beautiful. He is my ultimate comfort character and your content is poignant for me. I also wish you the absolute best on finals and in life in general! (⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)♡ I hope you are faring well. Thank you for all that you do here

Shinguuji Korekiyo with Autistic S/O

I've had this blog since quarantine so I can't even remember if I've written anything like this so I'm happy to write one for you regardless or not if it's a repeat.

Hai guys I don't have my edited sprites anymore bc I deleted them awhile ago so here's normal souda. Also if this is ass then my bad

hashtag actually autistic btw for anyone reading, i think it's right to share that when I write these ofc

okay mod souda behavior here where I say random stuff before each story but I'm watching impractical jokers rn and I don't know how some people watch this because the secondhand embarrassment is insane I literaly have to look away PLZZZ. This took an hour to write because half way through I started watching impractical joker clips on youtube (while the show is playing on the tv)

-Mod Souda

♥ He isn't a stickler about your interests. A good thing about being with him is that he won't make fun of you for anything you enjoy, no matter if he enjoys it himself or not. He'll never ask you to turn a movie off or to stop talking about something. He knows more than anybody else how isolating it can feel when somebody refuses to try and tolerate other people's passions; he would never put you down.

♥ He's naturally off-putting. If you experience people considering you off-putting then don't feel alone because Shinguuji is considered off-putting as well. He brushes off the negative things people thinks when it comes to himself, but when it comes to you and the negativity you face, it's hard for him to conceal how irritated he gets.

♥ I know some people have hyperfixations of like medieval torture methods so imagine how much he'd love that.

♥ ^ You also have the chance to teach him about really niche things, that's pretty sweet.

♥ ^ But I imagine that with some topics, he's gonna try and teach you about your own hyperfixation and it's gonna get annoying.

♥ He loves ur reactions to things. He gets so gushy-gushy and poetic. He likes finding what words make you smile, which ones make you laugh and which ones make you want to roll your eyes.

You stared back at him for a few seconds. He held an intense, filling gaze. The two of you were sitting on a park bench, facing the trees and enjoying the sounds of the birds. In between the conversation, there were moments of silence. Usually, he'd break them with small, unrelated sentences, but he's been quiet. "Korekiyo," you said quietly, a bit worried to startle him. To you, he was either in deep thought or, more humorously, sleeping with his eyes open. It took you to say it louder before he turned away. "My apologies," he smiled with a tilt of his head. His hair cascaded down his shoulder. His eyes went to the green leaves dancing in the wind. "We sit here in such a beautiful place, so lively. Most people would give their life away to view a sight like this." With no response, you just stared at him more, already knowing what he was going to say. He looked at you. "I've been all around the world and so I do not wish to waste my time looking at something I've seen before. You, however, do not come close to any of the beauties our world gives to us." "You love me so much, don't you?" You gave him a smile while his yellow eyes developed a look of interest: "You say that but do not realize that jests can be true words, too."

♥ If you need your alone time, he isn't going to stop you because he likes his, too. He knows that obviously you can be infatuated with somebody while also finding comfort in solitude.

♥ ^ And with that, he also has his own boundaries when it comes to where he goes whenever he wants solitude. He likes reading his books and analyzing his artifacts, all of which takes place in his study.

♥ ^ Yeah and don't touch his stuff because he is very protective of his collections. Therefore, he'd also never mess with something you own.

♥ If you're the type of person to have stuffed animals, and especially make them talk, he isn't going to pick up on that very quickly as means of a thing people still do. He'll give a history lesson as to 'ah yes, i've learned about this form of imagination within cultures of story telling, oral adventures'.

♥ Most of the time, he'll put your comfort over his.

♥ He'll stay up with you whenever you have trouble sleeping and are fully awake at 2am, no matter the cost. He is going to make sure that you know he is always there for you. He always has things to do.

♥ If you need help falling asleep, he'll do things like sing to you and let you watch videos in bed, whatever will make you most comfortable.

♥ He got some crazy eye contact btw I just want to put that out there.

#Shinguji korekiyo x reader #shinguuji korekiyo x reader #danganronpa x reader #x reader #drv3

[lostsneeze]

Some Blue Forum Thoughts

TLRDR: It's only going to get worse so keep being sweet to each other everyone, here and discord are gonna be all we have

While not the most active member, I was on the forum for a pretty long time, long enough to notice some of the ways it's changed that I've been thinking might have subtly eroded the culture it fosters. Way back in the day, the Sneezing In Media subforum was used mostly to hunt down clips of shows or movies on youtube and share alerts of when particular episodes were going to come on TV in various regions. Y'know, so you could set your VCR to record them, a thing people used to do.

Nowadays though, movie/show media is a lot easier to find. So instead it's a lot of questions about if clips of particular celebrity individuals sneezing at all exist, and shares of youtubers, streamers, clips off tiktok, etc. That's not surprising, the media landscape has changed a lot since like 20 years ago. But it's...kinda weird, right? Streamers aren't really like movie actors or show characters, celebrity-wise. And most people on TikTok are just, like, regular people.

Hey you know how we have a persistent problem in this community from creepy folks behaving with a deranged sense of entitlement towards the videos and wavs other people make, obsessively collecting them, and even harassing creators for more in perpetuity?

Somewhat of an aside, but if you've seen my age in bio you might've noticed I was talking about 20 years ago on the forum and thought to yourselves "hey wait a minute, wouldn't that have made you a..." YES! Minors used to just be allowed on the forum! Maybe most people know this but until relatively few years ago there was a "youth" subforum where only minors were allowed, and all explicitly 18+ stuff like talkin' about sex and drugs was relegated to the "adult" board. Anything else was just open to whoever. Minors could "interact" as is said here.

And that was an upgrade, btw. Those segregating boards didn't always exist, for much of the forum's lifespan you could just...be 13 years old. And post observations, like about your classmates, in the general board. And click on art topics with full frontal nudity (honor system not to!). And get DM'd by middle-aged adults. Pretty bad!

The point of that digression is to say that the staff, even though it's different people by now I'm sure, has a tradition of moving slowly on even fairly glaring community issues. If something's not technically immediately a problem for anyone, it's probably something they don't feel is their place to do something about, as long as they're taking care of the few "bad apples" or whatever.

Do you feel like it might be a problem, though? Does having an entire subforum dedicated to collating voyeuristic cam footage of strangers seem like it might be...bad? Like the kind of thing that normalizes, facilitates, even encourages specifically one of the worst types of people this community produces? I do, personally! I think it would be hard to prove the exact effect it has, and there's always going to be creepos, but it demonstrates a cultural attitude that I think is a bad omen. The kind of place that just lets that slide without examination or regulation, probably ends up letting a lot else slide too.

So just as I said in the tldr, let's all continue to be mindful about keeping this place a different kind of place than that!

[firstkanaphans]

Hi! I've been seeing a lot of posts about something going on with Ohm and Nanon and apparently the rest of gmmtv? And I'm really not good at keeping up with this stuff, so could you please explain whats going on?

Love your writing btw! :)

Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. Ohm had some bullying allegations brought against him a few months ago, which he then confirmed, and that got him into some hot water with the fandom, but I have no idea why the rest of GMMTV seems to have turned on him as well. Normally, I wouldn’t even comment on this sort of stuff, but Ohm’s been very open about it. Just pick any random interview during the Double Savage press tour and you’ll hear him talking about how Perth is the only person he has in his corner right now.

And in that same vein, I highly recommend that everyone listen to this interview in particular because although I think we’re all aware of how toxic the Thai entertainment industry can be, I’ve never heard anyone talk about it as in-depth as Ohm and Perth do here. (The real juicy bit starts around the 6 minute mark.) Ohm and Perth have both been in this industry since they were literal children (acting in high heat roles no less)—and Perth in particular has been through hell and back—so to hear them talking about how much mental anguish just doing their jobs causes them is kind of heart-breaking.

But I’ve gotten off track…

So, to answer your question, I have no idea what’s going on with Ohm and probably never will. It’s none of our business. In my opinion, he needs to take some time off work to heal and GMMTV needs to stop making him do press events he’s clearly uncomfortable with. Like did y’all see his and Nanon’s episode of The Boys Call Me because it was, quite possibly, the most awkward thing I’ve ever seen in my life. I don’t think they exchanged a single word the whole time.

#did I watch double savage? no #but did I watch all of the interviews just because of how much I love perth? yes I did #asks

[mobius-m-mobius]

This is the anon who just watched bottle rocket. I found a 25min behind the scenes for it on youtube, and that was. One of the funniest things I have ever watched. There was precisely one (1) woman on there who remembered they were supposed to be promoting the film and fully everyone else is sitting about going 'I dunno man, it just sort of happened ¯\_(ツ)_/¯' The biggest actor they got goes 'I popped over for three days, how am I supposed to remember anything?' Someone says 'we were in talks about making the movie but they'd never even read the script aloud even though they were all living together ...' and another goes 'I'd come in to give them notes and could not for the life of me figure out what they thought about them ...' Then even the one woman who knows what she's on camera for goes 'they're brilliant boys, but they kept sort of just ... wandering off???' and yet another says 'I struggled to find evidence that they ever did any work. I mean presumably they did because a script landed on my table and it was brilliant, but I coulda sworn they weren't doing a thing.'

[The actor playing Bob's older brother yeets in to say "don't buy Owen and Wes' 'aw shucks' act they know exactly what they're doing]

Cue Wes "aw shucks I knew what I wanted the sets to look like but what even is lighting 😆" and Own "aw shucks I'm pretty sure the studio just took us on because they saw us floundering around and figured somone's gotta bite the bullet and throw us a line 😆"

Then all together they go: "and in conclusion we had a bucket of laughs and loved the film but test audiences hated it soooo bad and Sundance wouldn't even take it lol" at which point they all suddenly recall they're supposed to be doing promo and not recounting 'my one weird year with Wes' and speedrun through "Oh right and then it got a great review from a major magazine and a cult following and it's a great film you should go watch it byeeeeee!"

And they're right. It IS a great film and everyone should go watch it. 10 out of 10 perfect crew, perfect bonus features.

Hi again Bottle Rocket anon!! 🚀🎇💖

Oh my gosh I'm so glad you've taken some time in between to look for bts because that particular feature (right here if anyone's interested!) is absolute gold and one of the best things I've ever seen in my entire lmao, have probably watched it as often as the movie itself 😅

Welcome to the perfect insight into Owen since seemingly not doing a thing and somehow ending up with magic is kind of the reputation he's gained, which in a way is as charming as he is but definitely glosses over the fact that like Wes, he's always known what story he wants to tell and how to get there even if the path doesn't line up with one anyone else is following or, y'know, seems comprehensible in any way lol

Honestly couldn't pick a favorite anecdote if I tried, everything you listed is right up there as well as someone commenting their surprise at none of them carrying notebooks then everyone walking in with one the next day even though you just know not a single note about the movie ever made it in there, said biggest actor comparing the experience to being on Hollywood Squares for the day, and Owen trying to exchange his studio purchased first class ticket for coach to pocket the difference then finding out it would go back to their credit card and being like eh guess I'm flying first then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Btw just to add a fun easter egg element to your watching progress, the actor who plays Bob's older brother is actually Owen and Luke's older brother Andrew (which likely goes a long way towards him being like yeah no don't fall for Wes and Owen's bs 🤣) and Owen loves having him on set so if you keep an eye out you may see (and sometimes hear!) quite a few cameos of his 😉

#always say it but tysm for your asks!! they always bring me back to experiencing these things for the first time myself #and i'm so glad you're having just as revelatory of a time and to be able to share in part of it too 🥰 #there are various making of features for just about all the movies he and wes did together but this one is far and above the best #and by best i mean features owen the most haha #such a wild insight into how even after all this time he's nothing but genuinely himself #since most of those stories mirror him living with luke while filming loki and on set during several of his most recent projects too 😂😂 #sending lots of love your way and thanks again for bringing up the feature! can't wait to hear what your next pick will be <333 #ask

[x-authorship-x]

I saw your Shisui ships post and then I remembered that one mini drabble with Tobito dragging him out of the river... Thoughts on that one particular pairing? 👀👀👀

Hi~

...As I think anyone who's seen my previous askbox answers by now should realise, you're gonna get way more than you thought you were asking for 🤣

I have a lot of thoughts and you're gonna get quite a few of them (but not all because I've got to keep some stuff tucked away for my story reveals lmao)

So, not even getting into romantic or platonic dynamic, I love Shisui-Obito discourse because of some seemingly simply but amazing things: polarized experiences of

Success/Failure

Love

Clan

Mangekyou

Let me explain- (and this will incorporate my own headcanons of both characters and their backgrounds btw)

Shisui was a prodigy (see my Shisui Blorbo answer) and he reached Genin, Chuunin, Jounin and ANBU very very early and quickly. He was also from good standing, canonically Kagami's 'legacy' and I have him as Kagami's grandson and Mikoto's nephew. Shisui prefected a simple skill into something beyond mastery, a moniker and signature move, and he absolutely terrified every threat that came near him. He was feral in his devotion to Konoha and Itachi, arguably the Clan as well because he feared their fate and fought for peace instead of just throwing his lot in with the village completely. Shisui, you can argue, never truly failed until the final moment and then he made himself fail completely (there are so many things he could've done post-eye theft and noping out over a cliff isn't one of them). He rode high his whole life and then literally nosedived it and everything went to shit. And throughout all of this, he never used the mangekyou technique he awakened so early. Final note, Shisui's death had the direct knock-on effect of the Uchiha Massacre; in a way, he was the first victim.

Obito, however, never had anything easy. He's an orphan no-name that doesn't get any time, recognition, or support from his Clan. If he's not making his own day harder for himself by running late (in good faith, yes, but still gets him in trouble and a reputation) then he's not winning his spars (he is notably mediocre, which is more the opposite of prodigious than outright failing in my book, but... surely he's dead last grade wise in order for the Top Rookie, Top Kunoichi, Dead Last dynamic of team seven to work?) and he's then being shamed for crying openly about it. If Shisui devoted himself to professionalism that was softened by his own good nature and love for his family, Obito devoted himself to childishness that was tempered by bouts of protectiveness and love for his friend. He had to wrangle his promotions and then he 'died' on their 'first' serious mission. Whereas Shisui's right eye is stolen by Danzo and the left is gifted to Itachi before death, Obito's right eye is seemingly 'crushed' by enemy Iwa rocks (and it's this eye that he uses to be a major antagonist) and his left is gifted to Kakashi. He suffers immense damage and torturous modification as he heals, he's indoctrinated against the village etc - where Shisui is the one with the power to indoctrinate for the sake of the village, Kotoamatsukami, which he never uses - and his Mangekyou, awakened when Rin commits suicide via Kakashi - Shisui directly failed to help his friend, in canon this is because he is jealous so chooses not to act and my HC is that he panicked and froze - is overused to a ridiculous degree (also note, Obito is the other half responsible for the Uchiha massacre). Obito is very rarely not using Kamui, he barely uses anything else when he fights. When he does supplement in his fights, it's either with his staff, which is all space bullshit stuff, or Madara's club fan thing (I'm not looking for the official names, I cba) so a mimic or he's whipping out his borrowed Mokuton abilities. It's all adopted and often extremely difficult to replicate, whereas Shisui used the simplest and most common technique and completely made it his own. Obito has lots of smaller failures in his character's plotline but he doesn't have a what I think of as a Big Fail like Shisui. Even at the end, Obito's death is on his own terms; whilst Shisui was an idiot and jumped out of hopeless defeat, Obito died in a very empowering and hopeful way.

Shisui loves the village, as an idea especially, more than anything. When he believes he has failed and all his lost, even his love for Itachi can't keep his hope alive and he kills himself rather than watch the village tear itself apart. Frankly, this is more Love for the Idea over the Few, rather than simple Many over the Few.

Obito loves his precious people more than anything. He literally wants to rewrite reality so that he never has to confront his grief over Rin's death, even going so far as to kill his own Clan, attacking and ensuring the death of his sensei and Kushina, and he wants to rip the Kyuubi from Naruto. He wants Kakashi dead and it's only at the very end that he dies to ensure that Kakashi will live. Definition of Few over the Many.

So let's have a quick intermission to talk about Mangekyou 🤩

When writers - myself included sometimes - talk about the Sharingan, it's usually a bit obvious. Like it's a move to be activated, like powering up a Rasengan, or a power lever to be pushed, like opening up a Gate. The more I think about how stupidly diverse the Mangekyou abilities are - as well as how Shisui, Kakashi and Obito used theirs so differently - the more I'm convinced it's more like iryojutsu.

Iryojutsu has very little in the way of handsigns or variation of technique. It's all just different ways to shape the chakra you're feeding into the other person, blue to cut and green to mend. Everything else is how the person is applying the chakra, how the cells respond, how much is used and required etc etc.

The Mangekyou is something similar. Because if you think of the Mangekyou as 'turning a switch, on and off' then nothing makes sense. It can't just be 'Itachi turned up his eyes, the shapes switched, he set the house on fire' because it makes no sense. Maybe I'm saying the most basic things but I don't think it's talked enough about so, even if this is a "duh" paragraph, at least it's being covered 😅

Shisui never uses Kotoamatsukami. Think about that. Never. He has all this power, he uses Susanoo, he traps Itachi in his volcano-scape without second thought in a spar, he scares the fucking shit out of Ao and his hunters, but he never uses Kotoamatsukami. How does he know what it does??? (More on this in And All The Stars Seemed Closer) How does he know the limits, the precision, the strength?

Obito used Kamui constantly. For the last, like, two decades of his life, i think he had Mangekyou activitated more than it was 'off'. How the fuck isn't he blind? Itachi and Madara were going blurry etc faster than that, so how does Obito get around that? Is it the mokuton rejuvenation of his cells? Is that the real reason, besides batshit homoeroticism, that Madara has Hashirama's face on his tit? 🤣 I don't have answers to most of these questions, I think I'd need a research grant to square Narutoverse lmao, but it's just something weighing in the back of my mind whenever I consider Shisui and Obito's dynamic, especially in my HOPE AU.

However, I can say that... I think the Mangekyou is a mentality. It's like a Byakugan, not just because it alters vision but because it is like fundamentally repositioning your perspective of reality. You take a big step to the side and everything around you doesn't even as it all twists to accommodate. I love fics that apply characterisation to particular manifestations of Mangekyou because I think embodying a feeling when activating Mangekyou is a fantastic way of interpreting it. This is the Eye of Betrayal, of Pain, of Loss, of Torment and we shouldn't forget that for an instant.

Shisui is a different Shisui when Kotoamatsukami is lingering behind his eyes; if Kotoamatsukami is scale 10 and normal is 0, then Shisui is constantly toying with grade 1-9 and that is how he know how/why Kotoamatsukami functions in full. Similarly, Obito's Kamui is impacting his body on a physical level at all times (hence why Kakashi is always pathetic meow meow over even just using the Sharingan on basic mode and why he seemingly doesn't realise he has a Mangekyou for so many years, because it's not just a matter of headband on-off). When he phases into his dimension, that's 10. When Obito fights, he's playing between 1-9. That means that Shisui does use Kotoamatsukami all the time, in the same way that Obito only occasionally uses Kamui. If their Mangekyou are any degree of the technique being used, then Shisui does use Kotoamatsukami and this - thank FUCKING god - debunks that stupid caveat that Kotoamatsukami can only be used once every ten years. However, if it's only scale 10 that counts, then that goes a little ways to explaining Obito's reasonably good eye health. There's just so much to theorise and play with~~~~

Back to Shisui-Obito!

Platonically, I love them. Either theyre friends - can you imagine the ANBU dynamic, especially if Squad Two friendship is still a thing? - or they're brothers or clansmen etc. It's all just very excellent.

Enemies- well complicated dynamics of mediation and violence, look no further than HOPE AU lol

Lovers?

In a non-Massacre/nothing bad happens AU, Shisui and Obito are a very very nice example of lovers being opposites as well as parallel. They're Uchiha, they're two of the extremely few Mangekyou users (everyone would be like Orphan Obito has a Mangekyou??? And only Shisui would be like 'great to have some company ☺️✨' and Obito would be like '...damn i can't hate this guy, wtf am i blushing') and they're badass. Shisui is a cutie with an anxious chip of responsibility on his shoulder the exact size of Itachi lol whilst Obito is a sweetheart struggling with anger issues and his own feelings of inadequacy. Obito would be reassuring to Shisui that it's not the end of the world and here is someone who understands the stress of the clan (and is a little older but still very close in age, which is also nice) whereas Shisui would be very validating for Obito, here is a guy who is just as prodigious as Kakashi but a fuck tonne nicer about it and who would never brush off those less skilled than himself. The Clan would be like.... At least they're not marrying random outsiders but also dammit why are they both guys, that's two Mangekyou bloodlines ruled out gah

In the skit you mentioned, Akatsuki Are Right AU (just a little ecoterrorism, i like the idea that sealing the Bijuu fucked up natural balance so they want to actually release them back and undo what Hashirama/Mito did), so Obito has kept tabs on the Uchiha Clan and he's watching the situation unravel in real time. Shisui's desperation and loyalty would absolutely appeal to him, it's just wasted on the clan/village, so when Shisui's eye is stolen by Danzo, Obito loops around and steals it back and rips off the SharingArm whilst he's at it, and then arrives in time to see Shisui jump. He drags him out, given enough time for his death to be 'assured', and thinks... This is a man I want to fight besides. Shisui's skills, his loyalty, his ferocity... Imagine that aimed on Obito, on the Akatsuki's goals? Shisui's lost all faith in the village leadership because of Danzo, he was willing to brainwash his entire clan in the end, so convincing Shisui of the Bigger Picture of Peace and Balance with the Akatsuki... It absolutely would work. Shisui loves the idea of being the figure working out of sight to protect and ensure peace to his loved ones. Obito, arguably, has been doing that this whole time since his own 'death' and Shisui would admire him that sacrifice. They would be an extremely loyal and powerful couple, Obito would finally have someone commit 1000% to him and match him step for step and Shisui would have an equal to share every burden. 10/10, feral lovers.

There are other AUs, an interpretation of my HOPE AU, and interpretation of other events in Canon, that would showcase them as a good match but I think I've talked your 'ear' off enough 🤭

This was a great ask, Anon, I hope my answer hit the spot!

Have a good day/night ✨

#torship #torship talks #ask #anon #Shisui #Obito #shisui/obito #uchiha discourse #uchiha clan #Mangekyou sharingan #naruto jutsu discussion #Narutoverse #theory sharingan

[jaypilled]

OK so I'm kiiinda tryna get back into NK and I'm curious. so u HC Macy as Lesbian, right? (epic HC btw I agree). is there anyone, in particular, u think she'd be with?

it's been a verrrry long time since I've watched the show but I can only really imagine she'd be with OC's bc I cannot, for the life of me, remember a single character outside of a few villains and the MCs...

I'm gonna be so honest, I don't really ship macy romantically with anyone .... I do think her and aaron have a platonic or queerplatonic thing going on but that's mostly from my brain and I've never seen anyone else explore their dynamic that much <//3

I think her and brickney spears is a popular ship though!! me personally I'm not super passionate about them but I think they're cute :) sorry if this isn't the answer you wanted, I'm kinda the worst guy to ask cuz I don't really think much about who she'd be with that much LMAO

#the ship between her and brickney is called diamond drakaina btw!! #diamond drakaina #at least i think it is i might've spelled it wrong #macy halbert #nexo knights #rb

[chalkythetalkie]

for the fic asks, BTS but you can choose the fic lol

BTS: I’ll write a DVD commentary about my personal favorite passage from [that fic]

This is from my most recent one, sex karma:

Ogata arrives at the coffee shop with a few minutes to spare, but Yuusaku is already there. He seems to have been waiting for a while, if the amount of twisted and torn paper napkins littering the table is any indicator. [this is a nervous tic i personally have and wanted to bestow upon yuusaku for no reason]

He thought he’d forgotten what Yuusaku's face looks like, but it all comes back to him in an instant. Yuusaku looks the same as he did before Ogata scared him off for good over 5 years ago – the same lively eyes inherited from his mother, the same handsome, boyish face. [i started working on this sequel wayyy before the Yuusaku Face Reveal, so the original draft mentions Yuusaku having the patented Hanazawa Bracket Eyebrows lol. It was a popular headcanon at the time!] The only thing that's different this time around is his hair, which had been completely obscured in the streams – his current neat side part suits him better than the buzz cut he was sporting years ago, Ogata thinks.

However, he looks like shit today – probably from lack of sleep. His eyes are bloodshot, the skin around them rubbed raw as if he’s been crying for hours. He sees Ogata approaching and immediately sits up straighter, looking up at him with a mix of relief and apprehension.

Ogata's never seen Yuusaku like this before. In public, he's always been the perfect picture of the ideal son. Even during the streams, where he let another side of himself turn loose, Yuusaku still kept this general sense of good-naturedness about him.

It seems that the stress of the situation had been enough to peel back that façade. [if you're wondering how horrible Yuusaku's night was, exactly, he made a panicked Reddit post at 2am telling his story and asking for advice from total strangers online but got his post removed from the subreddit bc everyone thought it was bait. all the while trying to frantically call Ogata and picturing himself being disowned by their dad]

“Brother,” Yuusaku says in a tight voice. Ogata can't help grinning as he takes the seat across from him.

“Yuusaku,” he replies nonchalant, reaching for the menu propped up in the middle of the table. Yuusaku visibly freezes when their hands almost touch, remaining tense until Ogata grabs the menu and opens it. “You want to order anything?”

Yuusaku stares at him as if he's gone insane. “Huh?”

“it’s only polite, after all. You did ruin this table's napkin supply, the least you could do is order something.”

Yuusaku looks down at his hands, his surprised expression betraying the fact he hadn’t even realized he'd emptied the napkin dispenser with his fidgeting. [i also do this] He tries to gather the ruined, crumpled bits of paper scattered on the table, but the resulting pile is even more pathetic than a scattered mess. [yes i've also done this]

Ogata skims the menu and calls a waitress over to their table. “Here, I'd like a piece of chocolate cake and an expresso,” he says. She jots down his order while discreetly side-eyeing Ogata's flustered table companion. “Don't you want anything, little brother?”

Yuusaku stares at him wide-eyed, like he's just been punched in the face. [that's the moment when yuusaku's peepee starts to harden btw] He manages to stutter out “w-water, please,” and holds his breath until the slightly baffled waitress leaves. [i didn't actually picture any particular GK character making a cameo as this waitress, but i invite readers to picture the one they personally think would be the funniest]

Ogata is having the time of his life – it’s about time a Hanazawa feels a fraction of the stress he and his mother went through all those years ago.

“Does anyone else know?” Yuusaku sighs, slumping his ridiculously broad shoulders.

“No. Just me.”

“Oh... OK,” Yuusaku blinks, seems to relax a little. “Then what... what do you want, broth—Hyakunosuke?”

“Straight to the point, huh? Didn't think you had it in you.” Ogata sets his elbows on the table and leans closer to Yuusaku. “But then again, you're a smart kid, right? Father made sure to enrol you in the best schools, and then in the best university... Surely an education befitting of the sole Hanazawa heir.” [i really like the bitterness in Ogata's voice here tbh. this is my favorite scene in the whole fic bc i honestly think i did a really good job at the dialogue]

The waitress returns to the table and Ogata leans back to let her set down the beautifully decorated slice of cake, his expresso and Yuusaku's bottled water. She glances at the small pile of ruined napkins and barely contains a sigh before going back to her post by the counter.

“What would the old man say, I wonder,” Ogata continues, “if he found out that the perfect son he’s invested so much time and money into spends his nights showing his ass to degenerates online?” [he wouldn't even get to say anything, bc the sheer stress of hearing the news would've made Mr. Hanazawa pop a brain aneurysm and die immediately]

Ogata takes a sip of his coffee, entertained by the sight of Yuusaku's face being drained of all colour.

“I... I'll do anything you want, Hyakunosuke!” Yuusaku whispers hurriedly. His eyes are welling up with fresh tears – God, how embarrassing is it, seeing a grown man lose his composure in public? “If you keep this secret... Please, I'll do anything.”

“Anything is quite broad, isn't it?” Ogata eats a forkful of cake, savouring the rich sweetness of it and the distress he's managed to cause in Yuusaku. “Anything implies limitlessness. Would you really do anything to keep me quiet?”

“I would!” Ogata raises an eyebrow at his lack of hesitation. “You... You don't know how father is. How he could get if he knew. “ [i headcanon Koujirou as a very emotionally abusive dad, even to (or especially to!) Yuusaku. Like, Ogata might think that Yuusaku got it easy bc blah blah blah blessed child, and in a way he did! but being raised to be a perfect person who always pleases others WILL fuck you up]

He has an idea of how Koujiro Hanazawa could get when his perfect, legitimate family life is disturbed by something (or someone) as scandalous as this. It wouldn’t be a good reaction, that’s for sure. [massive understatement lol]

“It's a deal, then? You'll do anything I want?”

Another sip of coffee as he watches Yuusaku’s throat swallow a silent sob.

“Yes... Anything.”

“I have the whole thing screenshotted, you know,” Ogata grins. “So don't even think that deleting everything will ever get you out of this.”

Yuusaku nods automatically, and after a beat he blushes violently, as if he’s suddenly realizing what the whole thing entails. Ogata wonders if he isn't dizzy already, what with all his blood flushing in and out of his face so quickly. [not pictured: in and out of his dick, too]

He continues to eat his piece of cake leisurely, letting the uncomfortable silence stretch until Yuusaku is squirming in his seat. He looks like he wants to say something, but Ogata doesn't intend to make it too easy for him. He's already been pampered enough in this life. [i just knowww that Ogata has thought Deeply/fantasised about blackmailing Yuusaku to his advantage before. The whole cake bit was mentally rehearsed for years]

“... H-How much did you watch—”

“—you want a bite? This cake is really good,” Ogata bluntly interrupts, pointing at his plate. Yuusaku’s lips tighten, but he eventually gives a hesitant nod. With how nervous he’s looking, it’s safe to assume he didn't eat anything before their meeting. He must be starving.

He makes for the fork, but Ogata pulls it out of his reach at the last second. Yuusaku looks confused as Ogata carves a piece of cake and points the fork at him.

“Open up.”

Yuusaku freezes, looking into Ogata's face, searching for a way out of this. There isn't one. [Yuusaku's boner coming back with a Vengeance at this exact moment]

“B-Brother—”

“Don’t be difficult,” Ogata says coldly.

 Yuusaku hesitates for a moment longer, eyes darting from side to side as he checks if any of the coffee shop's other customers are looking at them. [they aren't. but the waitress is] Finally, he leans forward and bashfully lets Ogata feed him the cake.

“Delicious, isn't it?” Ogata purrs. Yuusaku nods, chewing carefully. Ogata carves another forkful, and Yuusaku takes his second bite with a bit less hesitation. [yuusaku strikes me as the kind of guy who has major sweet tooth]

It's funny, how he seems to have acclimated to the idea of following Ogata's whims so quickly. Such a natural-born doormat.

“Well, then, let's go,” Ogata says. He rises from his chair and Yuusaku looks up at him, dumbfounded. “You'll pay the bill, right?”

“W-What? Where are we going?” he gets up, a bit unsteady on his feet. Ogata’s eyes don't miss how Yuusaku’s hands unconsciously reach down to tug his sweater in place, over his belt. [boner CONFIRMED]

“We've got some shopping to do.” [i was originally going to detail the excruciating shopping torture in its own scene, but i thought better and realized i had already gotten my point across lol]

#asks #fics by me #YuuO #long post #like SUPER long i'm sorry it's the full scene

[psychelis-new]

You are an angel 💗

Thanks for reading that long ask and replying to it, it helps heaps

No I don't already know what I desire. It's more of perceived duty vs selfish fantasy. However, both require hard work and I've done none to show for myself.

Didn't do anything because I didn't feel ready, was super scared of the real world. Well now I've learnt the whole do it scared bit but it is difficult to act on it.

Like you said, better to spend time figuring things out as we go rather than staying stuck in fear.

Yeah, you never know what can happen while you move some steps in a certain direction... just try doing something that you feel trying, and see yourself what that is about. And what it is for you, not others.

You now mentioned "perceived duty vs selfish fantasy". This is perfect to get some clarity imo. Stop and think about these words/emotions/definitions you gave: a duty you have for who/what (a duty, means you have to do that because of some reasons, maybe what someone expect from you, be it your family/society/studies... -and you call it perceived, so you admit it may be just your fear?-); and the fantasy, why is it selfish, according to you? Why are you being selfish? (Is it selfishness or for once are you trying to put up some boundaries and do something for you and treat yourself as others, give yourself and your feelings as much worth/respect as anyone else's?). Maybe you like this other career but fear others' reaction/judgmenet or fear letting them down if you followed it? We are here to live our own life, not the life of anyone else and no one else can live our life and make decisions for us. Whatever career you'll end up doing, you'll have loads of duties anyway. Try at least to do them for something you really enjoy (this is my personal and general advice; ofc I know sometimes, if we really need money/something-could be also safety, which having a job and feeling independent can bring us-, anything goes but... I do believe in this case as well, we can reach a certain stability and then follow our dream anyway or fulfill our call).

"both require hard work and I've done none to show for myself." Not sure what you consider hard work (on yourself or a career or both) but at times... you just have to start. It's not even hard work, you can do that along the way. Just follow the option that seems more natural to you and try. Or yeah, try both as I said the other time (organize yourself). Maybe do some researches on the subjects and see what you can add to them, how can your personal value/view/ideas make you stand out and succeed (this in particular if it's a personal business of any kind). Or just check what you should do, what end-goal would you reach in each of these fields. Hard work will seem easier if you do it for something you enjoy. Give also yourself a timing: you won't maybe get results in a few days in any field, so just find out the rules of that market too, how to let yourself be seen/found, your "competitors" (study them, even your inspirations)... decide what goal you want to reach in 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 5 years (which is the medium life-timing for certain start-up, js).... make these goals objectively reachable too: if you surpass them, great; if you don't see what/if you can change to make your business better. If things really go wrong, trust your guts in telling you if you need to change or give it another try. It's different, it depends on many factors (consider them again objectively, do not let discouragement or happiness take you offroad) and you can even ask for help to others btw. You are not alone the moment you start a business or get a job, other professional figures are on your side too.

"Didn't do anything because I didn't feel ready, was super scared of the real world. Well now I've learnt the whole do it scared bit but it is difficult to act on it." Yeah, many of us feel this way. Taking charge when you're insecure about everything, is hard. You fear failing, you fear not making it, you fear others judging you... there's a lot going on, and your fears keep you stuck, you overthink all the way something could go (generally bad) and just stop yourself from taking any action. Even a small steps seems like walking on a thin wire. Spoiler: you'll feel like this occasionally again, it's how it is supposed to be when dealing with stuff you cannot control or foresee in any way. But if you don't take action, how can you be sure you're being right about the outcome? Ask yourself, what would happen if I "failed"? Trust me, nothing terrible at all. You'd start again, in the same field or in a new one. You can "fail", you can make mistakes... people learn this way since we are kids. And the only way to not make mistakes or not fail, is not doing anything, as your mind is subtly telling you by stopping you. Tell it this is not what we're here for.

And if you wait for the day you'll be ready (not 100% but 150%, we subconsciously go for that level of readiness)... let me tell you, it'll never come. You can't be that ready for something you have no idea of how really is or develops. You're already ready, you've been trying to prepare for this next step for all your life, now it's time to take this trial lesson and see how much you still need to prepare/study to pass this next exam.

All the best!

#. #asks

[sun-daisies]

yesterday I got asked to cover about three waitressing shifts this month in the span of one hour - yes I did take all of them. one of them was today and I walk in and start doing pre-opening stuff and im told by the cooks that there's a party of 50 coming in today. first of all thanks for the heads up boss I wish you'd said something when you asked me to work but whatever its fine

BUT. the bartender I worked with tonight. oh my god.

listen I consider myself a pretty easygoing person, it takes a LOT for me to get angry. I can be frustrated and annoyed pretty easily, but not a lot makes my blood boil outside of like politics and human rights, you know stuff you should care about. I also don't want to flex or anything but I KNOW im a hard worker, I hold my own no matter where I am or what's thrown at me. literally a majority of the people I've worked with ever have only nice things to say about me - and they DO, to my face.

this bartender

oh my goodness

I can't remember the last time someone made me SO angry like that

I've only worked with her once before and she was pretty cool, we actually got along pretty well and so I was feeling pretty okay about today's shift because I was like oh it's her on today it'll be a good day. right off the bat she's being incredibly patronizing to me. literally within the first five minutes. I dont remember how we got there - it might have been because she was complaining about how people don't wipe the ketchup bottles before putting them away - but she started talking about the floor and how she wishes it had those like ergonomic mats and I mentioned how "oh, but at least there's some hardwood floor down now, we didn't have that a while back" and she claps back with "oh trust me sweetie I know, I've been coming here since you were in the fifth grade."

I brush it off because whatever, she can have her weird age superiority complex just because she's got maybe a decade on me, tops. she's also been a bartender like her entire working career, but I've worked at this particular restaurant for three years longer than her, so I'm not exactly clueless. I had worked at the coffeeshop this morning and hadn't eaten yet so I ask the cook to make me a lil sandwich so I can at least have enough energy to carry me through the shift considering I'm apparently serving a party of 50 tonight. I get it, I take a few bites, and almost immediately the bartender goes "can you do the ketchup and the parmesan" - HER job, btw, but I figure she's got a few people at the bar already so I go help her. she tells me "I started wiping them off but didn't get far, I also need you to marry them."

"to- to what"

"marry them"

"and refill them?"

"so you'll see I wiped this one off but obviously you still need to do the rest of them- you know especially since we've got a whole party coming in later we'll need some full ketchups. you've done this before right?"

"I've done what before? served a party?"

"no married the ketchups."

"what do you even mean by that"

"like combine the old ones"

"you're asking me if I've ever poured ketchup from one bottle into a different bottle...?"

there's this elderly couple sitting there witnessing this whole thing and they sort of laugh at that, the bartender makes some comment about how "oh I just call it that because I'm old and that's what we say in the industry" and the couple was like "we had NO idea what you were trying to say either." so they were basically my best friends now. when the bartender finally walks away we start making all these jokes about matrimony, they keep going "you're doing FANTASTIC, I've never seen anyone do a better job" and I'm absolutely playing into it because I literally could not believe this bartender was being serious.

anyway, the party starts coming in, I'm running around, the bartender is making drinks - not the ones I ring in, because apparently those aren't important, but making drinks nonetheless - and we're in the thick of it and she stops me while I'm grabbing some fountain drinks and goes "so are we pooling tips tonight or...?"

"I mean... idk, I don't really care what we do"

"well usually when we serve parties like this we pool tips"

I'm trying to run stuff out to my table so I'm kind of like "I mean whatever you wanna do I literally don't care" and she shoots back with "well just so you know in the future I prefer to communicate about this beforehand" so of course I snap back with "great, well I didn't know we were serving a party of 50 until about an hour ago. but I'll keep that in mind, thanks a lot." (please read that with nine miles of snark).

anyway apparently that pissed her off bc she went back to the cook - MY cook, the one who's literally like a mom to me - and starts bitching about how she "can't work with young people" and how much she can't stand me :p

and THAT made me so angry that I needed to step outside and take a breather.

anyway we did not pool tips, I did my cash out, tipped out the bartender, took my tips and walked out. she can keep those stupid party tips as my sincere apology for her having the burden of working with someone a little younger than her.

oh and my sandwich sat in the corner for the next four hours because I didn't get a chance to eat the rest of it after the ketchup wedding thank you so much for that one bestie

#holly's adventures in waitressing #this ended up longer than I thought lol sorry #I never thought I'd get along better with boomers than with a millennial but here we are

[moostiel]

Tag game time!

Rules: answer 30 questions and tag 20 blogs you are contractually obligated to get to know better

Thanks for tagging @the-gray-ghosty!

Name: Moose/Shibu

Sign: Scorpio

Height: 5"3

Time: 2:22 am

Birthday: November 20th

Favorite bands/artists: Gorillaz, Tally Hall, Mother Mother,Glass Animals, Tyler the creator, lil nas x (there's more of course but these are my top ones)

Last movie: I've actually seen two movies which where "It" from 1986/90 (still trying to finish this one, it's a pretty long movie) and Lightyear (again). My cousins and I have been on quite the movie binge haha

Last show: The Boys, it's so good. I'm mad the season is over lmao

When I created this blog: this blog in particular was Made on January 10th 2021, it's still kinda a baby spn blog

What I post: Supernatural though mostly one of the main characters: Sam Winchester, I also post art when I have the motivation to draw.

Last thing I googled: digital art hair highlighting. (Gotta double check how to do stuff ya know?)

Other blogs: I have quite a few blogs but the ones I use the most is this one and my main blog @softyshibu I mostly just reblog stuff I like over there

Do I get asks: not too often but I love whenever I do get them. my ask box is always open whether it be for art requests or just a genuine question.

Following: I'm following 1,749 blogs ((I've been on this website for a while. I'm sure most of those blogs I follow aren't even active anymore)) and I have 195 followers on the Moostiel blog

Average hours of sleep: my sleep schedule has not been the best so maybe 4 to 5 hours?

Instruments: currently I have none but I did have a piano when I was a kid. Always wanted to learn how to play fluently.

What I'm wearing: red flannel checkered with black and black jeans

Dream job: not sure really, I thought about being an art teacher or art designer but there's really no telling.

Dream trip: maybe to New England or Italy

Nationality: Americano

Favorite songs: I've got so many of those but it'll have to be sleeping powder by Gorillaz , ruler of everything by tally hall, stalkers tango by Autoheart , enemy by Imagine Dragons, glitter by Tyler the creator,them changes by thundercat ((I could go on and on lmao))

Last book I read: I read "I'm thinking of ending things" a long while back. (good book btw)

3 fiction universes I'd live in: I can't think of three but two universes I'd live in are pokemon because who wouldn't want to go on adventures with pokemon? Animal crossing because it just seems like a chill place to live even if I'll be forever in debt because of Tom nook.

Tagging:

Anyone who sees this. if you wanna crack at this, go for it.

#tag game #Moose things #Been a while since I did one of these #moose speaks #Long post

[barbierpt]

it truly amazes me how some people online will go to extraordinary lengths when they just don't like someone or what they're saying. congrats on whoever you are going around harassing anyone you see that's following my blog or that i'm reblogging posts from/they're reblogging posts from me. genuinely envy that you have that amount of free time to cyberstalk and sit on anonymous in their inboxes. i'm assuming you're not in my inbox because i have you blocked. hence the need to go to others like khadijha and nikkiitalks, asking rei if they're "still eating my ass" (super gross btw), and i'm sure there are other blogs i haven't seen that are just trying to mind their business and do their thing.

also you must real limber with all that reaching you're doing claiming that i'm "racist," "transphobic," "dismissing palestinians" (where??), "shading twiggy" (literally said in a post nothing was about twiggy) and apparently targeting twiggy (how exactly?? where's your proof??) when i've had them blocked and haven't looked at their blog since i hit that button. my personal favorite bs claim is that i'm "inciting anons" to go after others when i've never once done that and then here you are, obsessive anon, unable to get me out of your mind enough that you're in everyone else's inboxes about me spreading lies without sources and proof.

to clarify on my post last night about this section in particular:

don't get me wrong, i believe in writing what you want it's fiction and impossible to believe a public space can cater to everyone's perfect ideals, but i also believe in just... common sense?? idk (this is one very specific example i personally experienced) maybe let's not use a virus breaking out as a plot device in an rp when covid is still fresh and ongoing in the world. there are people who've lost loved ones or may still be suffering from longterm side effects.

congratulations on once again jumping to conclusions in your harassment towards nikkiitalks last night. this wasn't about their group or them. i didn't even know that was a thing that happened. no idea who nikkiitalks really is beyond just a blog i followed and reblogged a few posts from, we never talked. this virus plot example was about something i briefly considered as an event in a superpower rp i ran where a virus broke out and depowered all superhumans. but then i thought it would be in extremely poor taste with covid happening so i never actually played it out.

to the anon(s): this behavior of yours is extremely childish, bullying, obsessive, and frankly disgusting. you don't need to like what i'm saying on my blog and omg!! that's what the block button is for. i recommend using it and moving on instead of sitting on my blog and performing olympic level mental gymnastics to take statements from paragraph long posts out of context and twist them into a false narrative to fuel your hate. also it really says a lot that you're doing this all hidden behind the anonymous feature. you are literally worse than whatever you're claiming i am and your actions have shown that.

anyways, the only apology i'll give is that i'm genuinely sorry to anyone who's been unintentionally dragged into whatever this drama is, whether you follow me or not. idc if people block me or ignore me but i won't stand for anon hate or harassment, whether it's against me or for me. and if there's anyone out there sending any anon hate/harassment on my behalf about other blogs, stop. i want no association with that.

#rpc #rpt #actually yeah i will tag this #because i want whoever's behind this to see it even tho i'm sure they'll find a way regardless #seriously grow up last night was beyond uncalled for #also it's kind of obvious who might be behind the anons which is even more embarrassing

[footballffbarbiex]

I remember the football fanfic community from the early 2010s (really showing my age here lol) There was only one football blog that I can recall that wrote really explicit stuff, but most of it was just regular smut (I'd hate to call it tame or vanilla because that feels like I'm saying one is better than the other which it isn't), and even that was few and far between. 99% of the time, writers implied it but rarely wrote detailed scenes. Most of the explicit things got posted to AO3 and those weren't about ofcs. I think the shift might also have happened due to the attention certain things got in traditional media (looking at you, 50 shades), which feels both like a good thing and worrisome at the same time. I mean, I think it's great and needed that we bring sex and the things that turn you on out of taboo, but I also wonder how much of that could lead to people not thinking about what they enjoy and forgetting about their own boundaries

I mean, I think it's great and needed that we bring sex and the things that turn you on out of taboo, but I also wonder how much of that could lead to people not thinking about what they enjoy and forgetting about their own boundaries

and i think this is so important. don't force yourself to enjoy something that you don't particular like just because it's what seemingly something that everyone else does. and it's 100% about learning what you like. even if it's just in your mind and not something that you'd like to happen. look at the amount of dark writers out there. they may write non-con but that doesn't mean they want that to happen to them in a very real situation.

i watched something years ago now and it was looking at the way sex education was handled in the uk (poorly might i add) and conversations surrounding consent. loads of the girls felt they had to send nudes (which btw, if you're under 18 and you're sending nudes, this is child pornography) or have their face cum on, or be slapped, have sex in doggy and be called things like "whore" otherwise they were frigid or a prude and it came from the lads watching porn, seeing the couples in those engage in rough sex and not understanding that those videos are staged and intended for consenting adults. but the children were watching that and thinking that's what you do during sex. you don't need to ask, bc they'll like it and want it.

and smut is the same thing. if you read enough of the content that you're not enjoying and it bleeds into your real life then you need to take a step back. i've already seen anons on here playing hell up bc footballers have done something in real life that did not match their actions in fanfiction and that's when fanfics become dangerous.

but with smut, if you don't like the warnings that should be applied to smut (i don't care how much of a spoiler it is for your fics, it should be on there), don't read it. if it starts to get too much and out of your comfort zone, click off it. but find your own boundaries and don't let anyone take that from you.

+ plots that have worried you to request or don't think would be accepted +

#the last bit also applies to friendships FYI

[flamejob]

not to be dramatic but when there's art going around with literal spelling and grammar errors and i spend hours on my comic book edits... </3

#btw this is not about anyone in particular i've seen it a few times in mcr tumblr and aesthetic tumblr #i really love the religious aesthetic stuff too but it's so clear when ideas are just straight up copied #your eyes can only take so much stark contrasy black and red edits with old english on them #that's why i'm trying to do more unique stuff but i just feel like ppl don't like it and no one will tell me

[confusedwitch]

Witch-Related Books to Grab off Amazon: Masterpost Part 1

First off, I'll be sectioning this into different parts based off of what type of witch you are/want to be/want more info on, or what practices you wanna add to your craft :)

Green Witch/Magick Herbalism (a classic):

The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock - $9.69 (Hardcover): This book had incredible reviews on amazon, and a lot of the written reviews said that the book wasn't specific to a religion and didn't try to push a religion on you, which is so wonderful because not everyone wants to be religious with their craft.

Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz - $25.19 (Hardcover) $18.99 (Paperback): Again, stunning reviews, just a less popular book. This book isn't about general stuff, but instead it's more focused on mother nature and the useage of plants (non-herbal as well, so your houseplants might be mentioned too), which is great if you wanna center your practice around Gaia and the healing energies of the earth.

Herb Magick: An Introduction to Magickal Herbalism and Spells by Patti Wigington - $14.99 (Paperback): here's a review from a verified person- it explained this book WAY better than I ever could:

The focus of this book is on the folkloric and magical uses of herbs, rather than medicinal applications. It provides a few traditional uses of herbs, but the overall theme is knowledge of the plants and their associations, and incorporating them in your spiritual workings. This is an Introductory to Magical Herbalism.

The author's spiritual practice is rooted in traditional American and European Folk Magic. She is a licensed Pagan Clergy and is the founder of Clan Of The Stone Circle, a Celtic Pagan Tradition. (Funny, anything Celtic has been pulling my attention feelers lately, no wonder why I loved this book.) Her spells are derived/based upon the traditional folk magic practices of Western Europe and the British Isles, and the author's own experiences. They are positive spells for magical intentions of healing, love, prosperity, and protection. Baneful or negative workings with herbs are NOT used in this book.

The aesthetic of this book has my little, beginner herbalist heart gushing! The blue, green, and yellow earthy tones and hues used were perfect for the topic of herbs! The cover is GORGEOUS! It's so pretty and flowery, the illustrated pictures of the herbs were extremely helpful because I had never seen some of the plants before. This will make future identification much easier for me!

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham - $16.43 (Paperback): A couple reviews describe it as being in a cookbook format, and overall an amazing book, like most of Scott Cunningham's other works. Apparently the Amazon shipping was literal trash for a bunch of people and they essentially left the book loose inside the box to bang around and get all sorts of messed up :((

The Witch's Herbal Apothecary by Marysia Miernowska - $18.69 (Paperback): Described by reviewers as the PERFECT book for recipes and rituals, even one of Marysia's personal students spoke very highly of her, saying that she's the real deal. Other reviews state the book as being very beginner friendly, and beautifully written and illustrated :))

Blackthorn's Botanical Magic: The Green Witch's Guide to Essential Oils for Spellcraft, Ritual, and Healing by Amy Blackthorn - $15.79 (Paperback): again, phenomenal reviews, just a lesser-known book. Again, here's a review from someone who explained the book a bit better than I could:

This book is way more than I thought it would be. I thought it would be like a dictionary - you look up the essential oil and get the definition. It is that but it's also got a few introductory chapters about oils and products and rituals to give you a nice and concise overview of a lot of things you might need to know as a novice. I also like the way you can reference different oils in alpha order but also look up your purpose and find the oil you need.

From the looks of it, this book is specifically about Essential Oils. Is that still Green Witchery?? Lol I'm not sure, but i felt like it should go in this category.

Kitchen Witch (another classic):

Blackthorn's Botanical Brews by Amy Blackthorn - $14.49 (Hardcover): this is mainly a book of recipes for drinks and cocktails and stuff. There was one review complaining about how it didn't have correspondences, meanwhile the book is literally described as being a recipe book? It's an AMAZING book if you enjoy/want to start making homemade elixirs and cocktails :))

The Natural Witch's Cookbook: 100 Magickal, Healing Recipes, and Herbal Remedies to Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit by Lisanna Wallace - $20.69 (hardcover): This is again just a book of recipes, and the reviews are really good. Here's one of them:

I wanted to write the review as soon as I got the book. I was not expecting this book to be so fantastic. The recipes are very nutritious and the names are very inventive, but I could see that before I tried the recipes. I held off on writing the review until I tasted a few of the recipes. Even my kids were very happy with the flavors of these recipes. They are mostly easy to make and they are very delicious. Be aware though that the food can only be as great as the quality of the ingredients that you get. These are not recipes that call for complicated or fancy ingredients, or even a lot of ingredients. As a result, you have to use the best that you can find/afford to get the best results you can. I did not use expensive ingredients, but everything I used was very fresh and it does make a difference on the outcome. Overall, the book have some great recipes, easy to follow and the end result does look like the ones on the picture.

The Book of Kitchen Witchery by Cerridwen Greenleaf - $12.89 (Paperback):

I am so pleased with this book. It’s so magical and warm. Sometimes the new age genre can be a little too technical or focus too much on religion or putting down particular religions... this was not like that. There are so many lovely tips and easy spells and recipes that are kept fairly light so you can make them your own. The book just makes me happy, it has an energy to it that goes right along with it’s artsy illustrations and at-a-glance format. This will be a great reference. Very grateful to everyone who made this book possible.

A former editor said that there were a few editing mistakes, but nothing too crazy. If that's one of your pet peeves, just beware when buying this book lol (btw the editor still have a 4 star review because they said the book is still very good)

Potions, Elixirs & Brews by Anaïs Alexandre - $12.79 (Hardcover): I just had to include both of these amazing reviews, since both said what the other review did not.

This book is so gorgeous and everything I have been looking for in regards to potions. I love her writing style and the way the book looks. Highly informative and I can feel her good intentions behind the book. She is very intelligent. I respect her and I am inspired by her! I found her by chance looking up books for potions, she also has Instagram! Very grateful, amazing book thank you:-) so happy to be the first comment:p excited to see what else amazing things come from Anais!

And

I adore this book. The art and setup is simplistic and beautiful. There is a system that tells you exactly how difficult each potion will be to make, whether or not it’s alcoholic, and what is the ideal season to make it in. The instructions are clear, the preliminary information is well done, and there’s even a section for brewing large batches which I LOVE. The weight of the book is nice and it feels of good quality. The papers are glossy and, I haven’t yet, but I feel like it won’t be a disaster If you get some of your creation on it. The book is separated into types of potions depending on your intent. This is a perfect book for anyone new to making potions or is interested in a magickal recipe book!

The Witches Feast: A Kitchen Grimoire by Melissa Madara - $35 (Hardcover): This book actually isn't out yet, but it'll be released on October 26th of this year (2021). It looks promising, which is why I put it on the list, and for that much money, it better be good lol

Lunar/Moon/Astrology Witch:

The Complete Guide to Astrology by Louise Edington - $9.49 (Paperback) $22.99 (Hardcover): There's amazing reviews on this book, and one of them said that she's been researching astrology for 23 years!! Here's the review in it's entirety:

I've been a student of Astrology for the past 23 years now, and have read most of the books on this subject that are considered foundational. Many guides to astrology that I page through in a bookstore are fine, but covering information I already know. What I so appreciated about Edington's new book is that she brings a new angle to even the basics of Astrology. Her book feels like a fresh update, more appropriate to our current time in terms of language and sensibility. There are no "evil" aspects or transits in Edington's view, no dark warnings of disaster; her evolutionary perspective encourages us to see the opportunity in even the most challenging times, what can be learned, what can be accomplished. As she says in her book, she doesn't look at the natal chart as something fixed, unchanging, rather a "blueprint rich in meaning and possibility."

I also admired Edington's extensive knowledge of the stories behind the names and symbology used in Astrology: sharing her interpretations of them, how they are useful, how they can be limiting. Concepts I thought I already understood have been unpacked in greater depth by the author, so that I see deeper layers.

This text is beautifully written, well-organized, offering a fresh update, as well as a deeper dive than many astrology texts. This book is an invaluable resource I'll be returning to, and consulting, with appreciation.

Moon Spells: How to Use the Phases of the Moon to Get What You Want by Diane Ahlquist - $11.35 (Paperback): This book is a bit older fashioned in the sense that it's VERY heteronormative, we're talking about love magick SPECIFICALLY for men and all about being a father, and a section of love magick SPECIFICALLY for women and being a mother. So if this gets on your nerves, then i wouldn't recommend this book. Other than that, the reviews are very good and they describe the book as being a must-have for lunar witches.

The Complete Book of Moon Spells by Michael Herkes - $13.49 (Paperback): Yes, this book was written by a man. If that's something that might make you not want to purchase, please look at this and also keep in mind that SO MANY of the most highly esteemed witches of the world ARE MEN. So if you wanna be closed off and refuse their help and their knowledge, go ahead sis, I'm not stopping you.

He's most definitely not just "some guy". Aside from that, this book has very good reviews. Some people called it "fluffy" and a bit less serious then they anticipated, but it's very good for beginner witches who are finally wanting to start doing spells. Here's a review.

In this book you explore ways to conjure the mysterious power of the moon to manifest your intentions to achieve abundance and balance in your life! Each chapter is devoted to one of the eight phases of the moon and includes various spells, tarot spreads, crystal grids and potions that reflect that phase of the moon!

This is an overall amazing book if you want to build a foundation of learning about the history of the moon, astrology, cycles & phases, ritual tools, crystals, herbs, and essential oils- as well as the moon spells and rituals.

This is one of my new favorite books! I feel so connected to the moon and this book is a great reference for learning the best rituals and spells to use for the different moon phases and energies surrounding them! It’s easy to follow and the lunar rituals, mystical spells and magical drinks are so vibrant, creative and helpful in my spiritual journey. I’d recommend this book to anyone that loves the moon like I do.

Moon Magic: A Handbooks of Lunar Cycles, Lore, and Mystical Energies by Aurora Kane - $19.99 (Hardcover, although there's only three left when I'm looking at it) $9.99 (Kindle):

One review said that the book much surpassed their expectations, and another review said this:

I absolutely adore this book.

If you're just a beginner and want to understand the different moon phases, this is the book to get.

The information inside was extremely helpful without being overly complicated.

Well worth the money spent.

Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life by DK - $14.59 (Hardcover):

I saw this in store and was immediately drawn to it's beautiful and shiny cover! But when I open it, the inside is just as beautiful! I love looking through the pages. I would say it is a very good basic astrology book, but I have another one that gives much more detail. I like this one for more of a quick reference kind of book. It's more of a bullet point style book, where it gives little tidbits instead of paragraphs going in depth. (Though some pages do have paragraphs) BUT, it covers just about everything including all the houses, moon signs, and ascending signs. It covers everything, but it just covers he tip of the iceberg. (In my opinion) I still absolutely recommend it!

Apparently this book is also available in Barnes and Noble, so if you have access to one, you might wanna look there for the book before purchasing off of Amazon :)

Misc Books (General):

The Spell Book for New Witches: Essential Spells to Change Your Life by Ambrosia Hawthorn - $10.19 (Paperback) $20.69 (Hardcover):

This book... It's a very good spell book, and is true in the spells it contains, but MY biggest problem with it is that it's V E R Y Wiccan, and seems almost preachy about the "Threefold Law" and what they like to call "karma". Choosing not to do dark magick is PERFECTLY FINE and being Wiccan is totally okay! But don't be like Christianity and rub it in people's faces, dude. The book talks about how you can ONLY practice "love and light". Other than that, this book is AMAZING and rated literally 5 stars with over 11K reviews. If you lean more Wiccan, by ALL means, buy this spellbook. It's the one for you.

Practical Magic for Beginners by Maggie Haseman - $13.49 (Paperback)

This book is fantastic for the witch who wants to learn more about her craft but doesn't know where to start. Each subject is broken down into easy to absorb bits of wisdom without being overwhelming. A great jumping off place to decide where to dive in deep next.

This book is very comprehensive, and is a great reference guide for beginner witches, or witches looking to add another book to their collection.

Candle Magic For Beginners by Mystic Dylan - $10.86 (Paperback) $21.99 (Spiral bound)

This book is a must have for anyone looking to deepen their connection with the magical element of fire, ritual, and spell work through candle magic! Dylan not only teaches you how to use candle magic for things such as protection, abundance, love, healing, and more, but takes you through the fascinating history of the power of fire & how to properly charge, cleanse, and consecrate your candles to begin manifesting your deepest desires!!! Overall, the book is beautifully written with gorgeous illustration and will hook you from the start!!!!!!!

This book is perfect for beginners to candle magick, or beginners to the craft in general. I personally LOVE candle magic because I've always been attracted to fire. I could void out and just stare at a flame for hours on end lol

Crystals for Beginners by Karen Frazier - $8.99 (Paperback) $20.95 (Spiral bound)

Absolutely love this book!! It’s so informative! I am a beginner and this book explains a lot. Everything a beginner would need to know about crystals is in this book. I am so pleased with it. Best purchase of the week! Definitely worth it. The author explains crystals, chakras and energy so enthusiastically and in a way that is easy to understand. At the end of the book, is a “resources” page with all the websites, books and apps that the Author recommends.

Again, very beginner friendly, but this time it's not spells, it's crystals and such. I've personally been wanting this book for AGES

The Crystal Bible Series by Judy Hall - $38.99 (Volume 1-3 shrink-wrapped set, paperback):

This is my first purchase of the three-part series by Judy Hall. Volume 1 covers over 200 crystals! I can already tell you I'll be purchasing volumes 2 and 3 (each of which cover 200+ MORE crystals/stones, not included in volume 1) I love how each crystal description includes photos to further help in identification. I also appreciate that rarity and sources were included. Information about the spiritual and physical impacts of crystals on the body is in there as well! This book is loaded with a lot of great information and is the perfect quick reference. It's also small and fits easily in my hand. I highly recommend it for beginners.

This is a review from just the first book, and it's from a verified hauler/buyer :)) these aren't exactly newbie friendly, and some people say they're a bit harder to understand.

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[kaedeharakaori]

awieee this is for a special friend of mine irl ^^ i hope u like it eonnie <3 you're (everyone) the traveler in this fic btw :DD

Keep me warm || Kaeya

The Traveler and their floating emergency food friend were taking a stroll through the icy mountains of Dragonspine for some things that Albedo asked you to get on your way back from Liyue.

Moments before you stepped into Dragonspine, it was kind of enjoyable for the both of you since you and Paimon were accompanied by Zhongli to the boarder of Liyue and Mondstadt.

"I know you can hear me Barbatos, how have you been? Well, I guess, telling by the winds. May I ask you to guide this Traveler and their companion safely back into the walls of your kingdom." greeted Zhongli to the god of the winds, a moment of silence before he faced the Traveler.

"I belive this is as far as I can go for I cannot leave Liyue just yet, maybe in a few or so years until I am sure that my kingdom can handle it all without Rex Lapis. Take care Traveler and Paimon, 'till we meet again in a new adventure, a new page in our lives."

Said the Lord of Geo as he retreated further back into Liyue, leaving the Traveler just on the edge of Mingyun Village, on their way to gather up the materials that Albedo patiently asked for when he heard the news of the pair that will soon return to Mondstadt.

You were then left alone, Paimon went off to find a torch on the cold paths of Dragonspine, having collected most of the materials Albedo asked for, meanwhile in Mondstadt, people were now preparing for the Ludi Harpastum that will happen in the next few months, its never too late to prepare early right?

Sitting in his massive office waiting for you to return home was the Cavalry Captain of the Knights de Favonius and who was also your lover, Captain Kaeya Alberich who was really impatient and bored beyond belief.

"When are you getting back my sweet little Traveler? I miss you… but I also don't get why we're already preparing for Ludi Harpastum when its months away?" asked Kaeya to no one in particular.

Soft footsteps were heard in the hallway of the Headquarters of the Knights de Favonia. Those footsteps were getting louder until they slammed open the Cavalry Captain's door open. The very good looking Chief Alchemist, Albedo, who was now stood inside after slamming Kaeya's door open (leaving it ajar) looked panicked.

"What's the matter, Kreideprinz? This must be a serious situation because you've rarely ever come here." Kaeya teased, with a barely visible smirk painted onto his face.

"Forgive me for barging in Captain, but I've recieved a signal from one of my experiments in Dragonspine and it doesnt look like its a good one." Albedo's face was filled with terror, hands were shaking, and his normally relaxed body was stiff. Kaeya made mental notes of this as Albedo's situation is really a serious one, considering that the alchemist usually was proper and composed, seeing him streased like this was new to Kaeya, might even make him scared.

"Albedo, prepare your stuff and we're going to go to Dragonspine in a bit."

~~~

It's been almost an hour since Paimon had left you, you've already collected some of the last bits that Albedo had asked for, the only thing missing is a shard from the floating pillar on the peak of Dragonspine, and so you went off.

Going without Paimon felt weird to you, even if you were kind of annymoyed of her, you still appreciated the company that she gave you. Trudging up the path to the peak, you were getting extremely cold as some of the torches weren't alive, a sign that you were getting close to the top.

Legs trembling, knees unstable, nose clogged, you've crashed to the ground, the cold was too much to handle. The torches further up were not activated to keep anyone warm, from the looks of it, no one has touched the torches for years.

Your body was giving up on you now, the cold too much for you to handle, rethinking your life as you knew this was somehow going to be your last breath, you sighed, wishing someone a happy ending.

"Kaeya, my love, I hope you keep me warm."

~~~

Kaeya and a very panicked Albedo has entered Dragonspine and made their way to Albedo's camp, poor Kaeya was worried sick about the alchemist who was next to him, trembling in fear, hands shaking, not from the cold, but from his thoughts running through his head.

"W-what if someone messed with my experiments?! I'm not finished with those yet and those are highly dangerous items that if messed with, and will lead to unknown circumstances."

"Calm down Albedo, we're going to reach the summit in about 45 minutes. Maybe if you stop worrying we could get there a little faster." Kaeya told the little alchemist to hold himself together.

A while of walking has passed, about 8 minutes away from the camp, snow thick, and the torches were extinguised, something odd stood out to Kaeya.

"Hey Al? When was the last time you were up here?" asked Kaeya curiously, "about a week ago" was all Albedo said as he continued.

"Well if you were here a week ago, shouldn't there be no footprints up here? these almost look like fresh footprints from not too long ago." Kaeya kneeled to the ground, examined the footprints left in the snow, they look new as if someone was here hours ago.

"I guess you follow the footprints, I'll check for any intruders in the camp." Ordered the Kreideprinz to his companion.

A while of more walking while closely examining the footprints, they seem to get closer to each other, as if someone was struggling to walk and so the captain ventured further into Dragonspine, almost near the Peak of Vindagnyr.

Kaeya, peacefully walkong and somewhat enjoying the cold felt a little spike of a traumatizing aura, like as if he was about to see something that would break him, brushing that feeling off he kept walking.

A crunch was heard underneath his footsteps causing him to break his train of thought and turn back, sprinting to where a patch of red had tainted the snow.

Covered a little by the snow was a small body, looked like of a creature but it didn't look like an animal, the body almost looked human-like. Kaeya dug through with an old and rusty shovel that he found on the ground, dug up the body and gasped at what he saw.

Paimon was dead, burried in the snow dried blood smeered all around, he frantically scanned the area for more footprints on the ground and luckily he found more.

"So if Paimon is here… that means the Traveler is also somewhere in this mountain." Kaeya's eyes widen in horror.

He carefully placed Paimon's remains as if she was just relaxing on the rock and ran for the trail of footprints, the farther he went up the summit, the newer the footprints looked, the more frightened Kaeya felt, what if these were the footprints of his beloved? He shook his head to those kind of thoughts.

Kaeya arrived at the summit of the mountain, footprints nowhere to be seen, he used his elemental sight only to find a sight so cruel.

Just how he found Paimon, the Traveler is sprawled out on the ground, body parts spread in weird places that seem very uncomfortable. Kaeya ran towards the Traveler in fear of their heart not breathing.

"My beloved! Please tell me that you're alright" Kaeya sobbed, "just give me a sign, please, anything that might tell me that you're alive" the Cavalry Captain cried harder.

Far off in the distance stood a man, blond hair as bright as the sun, his posture primmed and composed, his hands elegantly gliding accross the sketchbook at the scene infront of him, cereulean blue eyes shimmering with a sinister glare, the Kredeprinz smirked.

"I'm so sorry, Captain. It appears that your Traveler froze to death because of the materials I have asked of them to gather for my experiments. Sadly, I had more intentions than you thought. The traveler does not belong in this world I tell you, how can just a supposedly other-worldian just waltz into our world without the intention of destroying it? Not when I've already found out what they are, their whole being. I'm sorry but I had to do the job that the eleventh couldn't do."

Albedo sighed happily, finishing his sketch and finally ending his experiment here.

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