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trans-kevin-juice · 2 months
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this was originally gonna be for a cookie masterson drawing, but I never ended up finishing it.
at least the background i made is kinda cool ..
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pastinawitheggs · 3 months
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many asparagus (watercolour and mechanical pencil on sketch paper)
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chigusaeyes · 2 years
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continuing Princess "Button" Wiseman's wedding gowns ; it's only sensible that the future Mr. & Mrs. Kim have two ceremonies - yes, they could combine ceremonies, but Princess wants as much time as possible to see Ambrose in a wedding tux AND a wedding hanbok both ; also this is the least make up Princess has ever had on in any published piece of her & this amuses me for reasons
this piece was a bit more challenging than the other initially, bc of the multiple layers separate from one another, but honestly i had a harder time with the lighting more than anything else ; should have done theatre tech or photography in school 😭
setup time: once again, lost track, a couple days?
render time: 9 hours & 50 minutes
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wonryllis · 1 month
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、ㅤ🪷 ⋆ ࣪ 午 MY LOVES (MOOTiEs) ᵎᵎ so srry for the tag.
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THERE'S NO SPECIFIC ORDER,, IF I MISSED SOMEONE IM SO SORRY IT WASN'T INTENTIONAL JUST PLS LMK
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@jaesvelvet ( cha ) my soft corner, love her so much and miss her so damn much all the time talking to her is healing
@seungstarss ( sei ) my first ever fan turned bestie :( miss you babes,, i literally survived half my time of tumblr becuz of her
@maiverie ( mai ) the humour goddess, fics are top tier plots filled with crack you never gonna find another like her, my second bestie <3
@luvhyun3 ( kana ) my love who is almost never on here anymore but i still love her, we're in long distance atm pls understand.
@jungqkook ( haru ) the writing goddess fr, all the talent in the world in one person you see. and she talks so sweet too? an actual creation of god.
@hoes4hoseok ( piper ) her brain, brains so hard, the creativity is off the charts and so underrated like people are blind if you don't know her.
@ctrlemis ( art ) bestie who's perhaps as crazy as me if not more, we had a super talking stage but our situationship is kinda off rn :( miss you
@jangwonie ( fae ) she's my baby don't touch her. a pretty little sweetie angel, so caring, mwah :3
@nyukyujs ( kya ) the sweetest purest person ever like the most beautiful angel inside out! taught me so much about spreading love and positivity
@heecyon ( bee ) she's my wife, i love her a lot but we haven't been talking for a long while now, if you see this beebee i miss you a lot let's catch up wyf.
@koishua ( no longer active ) didn't talk a lot but i love loved her works, it was everything, sad she left but it's a part of life.
@boyfhee ( caelin ) the reincarnate of shakespeare? hello? and so sweet and humble too a literal babe. period.
@heelvsted ( rin ) we're new to getting to know each other i'm sure i'll find some dirt on you soon 👀
@heesbaby ( cinna ) she's lovely, and so hardworking literally amazes and inspires me so much, one of my all time idols on here!
@enhalov ( muse ) the sunoo to my jungwon! we have so much in common you gonna be shocked,, we're twin flames
@www-jungwon ( elena ) another one i haven't gotten dirt on yet,, soon though. she's my high achiever mate who writes cute masterpieces
@joomiu ( nat ) haven't gotten that close yet, but that's a cute baby here and talented might i add, tryna hide her gems fr
@okwonyo ( jiah/bambi ) always sending suspicious anon asks +_+ and making it so obvious omg she's an amateur baby
@atrirose ( seiu ) apparently my gf? cheating on me with half the blr and does it so smooth you'll have no idea
@odxrilove ( dori ) dory the kiddo from finding nemo, if you find her please return her to me, she's gotta a bit of a memory :)
@eeunoia ( psyche ) the prettiest sunghoon girlie of all time, the most talented, and lastly my idol that's i'll never roast or dig up dirt on ☆‿⁠☆
@hoonvrs ( saint ) ladies and gentlemen, my girl right here, an a-list writer famous figure who is so so so mine lmao, claimed her cat ass.
@leaderwon ( luna ) another baby of mine that i absolutely need to protect. she be so me can't let her end up like me damn.
@tyunni ( may ) we not that close but i love her account and i love her works and i love her vibes so bingo! riki to my won.
@jjunae ( kae ) hold on for a little im busy finding pick up lines for this gorgeous right here,, let my rizz not fail
@stariekis ( uri ) an angel who showed up one day and took me to her hometown where i found out i was the lost angel from their village. oh.
@lheebra ( dani ) my dear little love who will always have VIP passes to my blog. a sweetpie with limitless talents!
@isoobie ( ri ) she's a student of how to do it like yeonie school and lemme tell you, she's an ace already aimming for the top spot, beware.
@bywons ( sru ) sweetpea and me are engaged with matching themes everyone is pissed, stay jealous people i got her ^^
@taeghi ( ocean ) can you believe it? no? i can't believe it either. the literally the icon of enhypen blr the diamond gem and the apple of my eye, yes.
@fakeuwus ( nic ) uwu uwu uwuuuu uwuu uwu uwuwu uwu uwu uwuwuu (she's my uwu who understands my uwu language, my uwu soulmate)
hmu if you wanna be mutuals/frnds im always up for it!
୨ৎ . . 𝓂o𝐨𝐭 𝓰a𝗺𝗲s ᵎᵎ
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moots in prompt generator with bias and i rate them.
moots as tropes assigned with any idol.
moots as kpop idols they'd be.
moots as songs, webtoons and who'd be travel buddy + sibling vibes
moots as favorite drinks.
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shujistars · 3 months
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Do you recommend any moots? Or do you have any favorite moots?
i apologize that it took me so long to get to this, anon! i've had to get a list together on my laptop bc tumblr mobile is ASS!!
@duckykisaki — ducky was one of my first moots ever when i finally got into TR and i wouldn't have it any other way <3 the way they love kisaki is so beautiful it makes me tear up,,,love hearing your thoughts and feelings and i am so happy to be your friend, it's really been such a journey and i can't wait for what 2024 holds for us!!
@sin-and-punishment — lex is my HOME GIRL when it comes to hanma. she writes incredibly well for the TR boys, and i absolutely adore hearing her takes on her selfships as well. never stop being you!!
@elusivemoon — io is an absolute gem, and the way you write gojo is just so,,, *grips my desk* god i can't get enough of it! looking forward to getting to know you better and chat more <3
@honeybleed — namja KILLS me with her replies 😭 girl has the best takes truly, and she is EATING with the bleach posts. fr makes me wanna get back into the series,,,one day 😔 jean girls FOREVER
@softshuji — hal is also one of the first ones who really inspired me to get into hanma and selfshipping. seeing the character anons and the whole canon you've built is so goddamn cool, i love it!!! keep it up <3
@dweebpheles — dweeb's hankisa drawings and writing is absolutely unmatched. i may have fallen off the wagon a bit but i know i can go to their blog and be INSTANTLY inspired by something <3
@kentopedia — the way rylie loves kento is absolutely beautiful and so sweet 🥹 skipping heartbeats had me SO snatched. the way that rylie can write kento in so many ways,,,such a beautiful, fluffy way and a horribly twisted angsty way says a lot about her writing; this is NOT easy (coming from experience!!). i know whenever i see her postin' it's gonna be gooooooood
@kentocidal (and their sideblog @manjjiros) — woodrow really do be speaking my inner thoughts in the tags at all times. that switch!inui fic with the heels for kinktober?? i was never the same 😭 it is NOT easy writing gender neutral reader but woodrow just,,, *chefs kiss* has it down to an art. gotta go thru your other jjk stuff soon!!
@zorosdimples — kae is really a ray of sunshine on the dash every day. the love you have for zoro is so beautiful, and it really shows in the fics you write about it. i ain't know shit abt one piece but reading it and seeing all your thoughts about him kinda makes me wanna,,, 👀
@strawberrystepmom — kendall darling, the coziest bean. i love seeing your little good morning posts, your sweet messages to anyone who leaves a few words in your inbox, and you treat everyone with the same level of kindness. not to mention, satoken?? truly an otp for the ages.
@fushigurro — dahlia's thoughts about megumi have definitely had me 🧐 in the past like why he kinda,,, *gunshots* BUT! i do really adore seeing you on my dash as well <3 the way you write megumi is so incredibly beautiful.
all of my friends in @enchantedforest-network, @bitchcraftinc and @ghostqueue. networks are a fantastic way to connect with other authors and spark more friendships outside of this hellsite, and if it strikes your fancy, i recommend trying to join one! esp if you're a creator <3
some more mooties who i haven't had the pleasure of talking to as much but i see u in my notifs all the time and i adore u all!! will definitely be popping in your inboxes in the new year 🤭:
@anxious-chick @sunarc @yuta-nation @tired-biscuit @rizzmin @vampgloss @vampyrsm (COR UNUM????) @qichun @marabout2772 (their hankisa art is also fabulous) @satocidal @you-can-call-me-snow @gojoath
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sunnyseungup · 2 years
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Bang Chan fic recs
 stray kids | Bang Chan 
masterlist
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hot chocolate { f2l; f }  4,4k @sulfurcosmos
Scintilla Masterlist (series)  { red queen au; f, a, s } @mintymiknow chan thoughts…  { f } @ppiri-bahng
Wolf Song { werewolf au; a, f, s } @juleswolverton-hyde
christmas with you { f, s }  3,1k @binniesthighs
lungs { s }  886
a love song and a confession { f2l; a,f } @lotus-dly
if you were mine and i was yours { f, a } @/lotus-dly
you reveal how you truly feel about the the thought of being with Chan when the boys talk about what it would be like if you dated each other but your answer leads to an unplanned confession
be honest with me { a, f } @/lotus-dly
when day breaks { sub chan; s,f }
better or worse { marriage au; a, s, f }  4,7k @jl-micasea-fics
Married life is tough, and you’re approaching your limit. Can you rekindle the flames you once had with your distant husband? Or is it already too late?
Wolfsbane  { historical au, arranged marriage; f, a, s } 16,7k @healinghyunjin
3 steps back { CEO au; f, c }  5,8k @formidxble
the 2 times bang chan tried to confess and the 1 time he almost did.
my house { CEO au; f ,s } 13k @/formidxble
fixing ties is a part of your job, so why is your boss acting like it isn’t?
parasitic  { roomates au, e2l; a, f }  11,8k @luvknow
your roommate is going abroad for the semester and now you’re forced to share your apartment with bang chan, who you basically lived with for the past semester except he didn’t pay rent, he ate all of your food, and crashed on your couch after a long night out. you were going to do everything in your power to avoid him until your roommate comes back. that doesn’t work out so well.
blanket buddies { husband channie, f } @thevampywolf
illicit & priceless { mafia au; a, f }  26k @missinghan
as the leader of the most notorious outlaw organization, chan should have known better than to spare the life of a thief who stole his mother’s ring—the same thief who didn’t just take something as simple as a piece of sentiment. 
saturday { f } @/thevampywolf
[2.57] { greaser au, stoner; s, f }   Part One | Part Two @lettersfromaphrodite
[8.58]  { vampire au, medieval, soulmates, a, f, s }  6,4k @/lettersfromaphrodite
instinct { abo, roomates; f, s, a } ( series ) @fizzydrink698
fate { hogwarts au; f } @themoreleeknow
priceless { rich kid bc, e2l; f, a } 14,3k @chaoticminhos
between the lines { arranged marriage; f, a, s } 12,5k @straylightdream
After being used a nothing more then a pawn to gain the upper hand on Chan. They’re left in a strained marriage and only one way out.
6:26pm { f } 0,4k @daydreaminskz
8:17 pm { f } @minniesvenus
[ 4:57 am ] { f } @/thevampywolf
Weighted blanked { husband Chan, f } @/thevampywolf
Sweet { s, f} 4,1k @tasteleeknow
you're his best friend’s little sister. he's obsessed with you, and you him. he has very good self control—until he’s forced to share a tent with you. forced proximity with corruption kink.
21:12 { f }  0.261k @softiejoon
Untie the knot { f, s } @seospicybin
You finally, finally get to sleep with someone you’ve been secretly crushing on, the popular employee at work, Chris. Everything was perfect until all of a sudden, your father comes barging in and trap him in a family affair.
Koala { roommates2l; f, s } 4,3k @/tasteleeknow
your roommate is a very physically affectionate person, you're not. after brushing him off over and over it takes him going on a successful date for you to realise maybe the thought of him touching someone else like he did you was worse than anything. clashing love languages, jealousy and mutual pining.
5:51pm { sleepy grumpy channie; f }
Drabble { a, f } @rachalixie
Bite my ass { hybrids, roommates; s, f } 4,7k @snow-pegasus
Puppy love { f } 1,9k @gimmeurtmi
embrace { cuddles, f } @kae-art-writes
runaway princess { knight!chan, princess!yn; a, f, s }16,8k @therhythmafterthesummer
Your best friend has sent her most trusted knight to help you escape your abusive home, an intriguing man with many facets you can’t wait to uncover.
Royal Guard!Bangchan x Princess!reader with voyeurism and edging { s } 1,5k @mint-yooxgi
Drunk with Chan { f2l; s } 2,7k @ballelino
No but november (loser 5# ) { f, s } 3,2k @sluttywonwoo
have me { s } 0,6k @bngpxw
Just bang chan being needy
Lean On Me Today { s, f } 1,4k @oceanlix
[10:02AM] { a, f } 1,1k @changsbin
the blankets envelop your tangled limbs in a hug that almost rivals the warmth emanating from chan’s body, and your boy needs a not so quiet reminder of how much you care about him.
Pack sharing { s } @planet-dusk
warmth { slight angst, f } @jeongintwenty3
bangchan, being the clingy boyfriend he is, needs your warmth in order for him to sleep; he’ll do anything, to get that.
01 sharing a bed series { f2l; s } @skzdarlings
Maniac #1 - Chris Bang: WOLF BY THE TAIL { psychological, crime; a, s } 13.5k @cb97percent
HOST REQUESTED: Chris Bang { s } 8,2k @/cb97percent
for real this time { f } 3k @linorachas
The three times you realize why the whole school thinks you and Chan are dating, and the one time the truth is revealed.
Mafia boss Chan and you are his queen @hardstraykidshours
Stupid Cupid { college; f } 2,4k @skzsauce01
Some people wear their hearts on their sleeves, but you and everyone else at this party wears them on their cheeks. Thanks, Lia. Thanks, Felix. Thanks, Chan. College AU.
The King of the Forrest { fantasy, royalty, medieval setting, werewolf Channie; s } 3k @/therhytmafterthesummer
As a Princess, all you’d ever been deemed good for was doing what you were told and keeping to your role, something that frustrated you beyond belief. It wasn’t until you met that young wolf in the forest that you finally realised there was more out there for you.
the chance of love { e2l, rich kids, troublemaker yn, student council president Chan; a, f } 13,8k @maatryoshkaa
The one where you’re determined to find one flaw about your seemingly picture-perfect class president, and he’s determined to make sure you pass the class—no matter how hard you’re trying to fail.
of floral lace { wedding planner, strangers2l; f, s } 11,2k @setsugekka
Wedding planning is a stressful enough job as it is, without the added trouble of a handsome best man who can't seem to take his attention off of you. But when it comes to 'meant to be,' maybe he knows something that you just don't quite know yet.
A Sticky Situation { f2l; f, c } @thevampywolf
Chan’s questions { f } @cbini
Channie vs a bill @scorpioracha
get up { mob boss Channie, hurt, comfort; f } 3,4k @miirohs
Marital Duties { s } 9,4k @ch4nb4ng
Having a job that meant travelling and spending time away from your husband made the absence grow much fonder for you and your needs, as well as your husbands.
Day six—corruption with Chan { mafia; s, f } 3,2k @/tasteleeknow
eager to please Chan eating you out { frat boy Chan; s } 3k @seungminheart
Death by a thousand cuts { a, s } 4,2k @straylightdream
One bad fight leads to you breaking up. What happens when you can't stay away from the one person you truly love.
Series
WereRoomies { werewolves; f, a, s } @/therhythmafterthesummer
It’s Cold Out { roomies2l; s } 7k
Rut { s, f } 4k
Alpha Dog { s } 17k
It’s warm in { s, f } 4k
Love is Easy { ; f, s } 10k
Surprise { s, f } 2k
Headcanon
Afraid to Love You { a, s } 9k
DON’T LET ME LOVE YOU {forbidden romance, cheating; a, s } @/cb97percent
Chapter 1. 9,9k
TOO HOT TO HANDLE { s } @/seospicybin
You and Chan become contestants in a reality dating show
Part 1
Part 2
Texts
Random texts with bf Chan @abcdefgiwsmcty
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chococustard · 3 months
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Your Genshin kids are adorable! I love the Priscilla/Yuying/Claire friendship you alluded to in the last art dump (poor Diluc… your daughter just has an instinct for divine beings)
But on the topic of poor Diluc, how do their parents react to the friendship? Diluc and Wriothesley seem like they would be good friends since they have a lot in common but everyone else basically represents every faction in the game.
You got Neuvillette, a dragon sovereign seeking to judge the archons for their crimes; Zhongli, an archon who presumably destroyed Khaenri'ah 500 years ago; Kaeya, a Khaenri'ah spy who is a descendant of the man who founded the abyss order; and Childe, a fatui harbinger who fell into the abyss.
Would they try and keep it together for the sake of their kids? (I love the idea that the three girls are there going :3 while their parents are glaring daggers at each other) Would they find some sort of common ground? Would they recognize each other immediately but think the others don’t know so they come up with increasingly ridiculous ways to hide it? How did Wriothesley and Neuvillette react to the incident with Claire and Yuying? (Can you tell I like the angst?)
hi hi!! thank you so much im glad you like them!!! bc we have limited knowledge atm there's a lot of questions posed that cannot be answered and considering how new fontaine is idk anything for sure //shakes hoyo
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they try to keep cordial for the kids tm or at least not to be bad influences in front of them. extra notes under the cut:)
diluc met nv first when he brought claire to fontaine for a business trip and she just, drags in a half dragon to him yelling "i made a new friend!:D" then he met nv and he knew. just knew, these people ain't human. found out they're dragons. "great," he sighed once more.
kae plays his quartermaster persona to a t. when he first meets wriolette he puts on the charm. nv only knows him for via the knights and wrio rarely goes above ground. so like, they're cool with him. mostly. they both do questionable shit that nv can't personally approve of but hey. they ain't his problem. (on that note i like to think he'd be good friends with jean:)) (does nv know about kaeya's khaenrian blood? does he know about khaenri'ah in general? i dont have him)
kaeya and wrio has this, kind of friendship that's like, there's a tension there. they're both people with reputations, but also, like that tm. they're cordial and they get along but there's. SOMETHING.
meanwhile diluc meeting wrio? he's ELATED. man has good taste in tea. they spar sometimes. FINALLY, SOMEONE NORMAL.
wrio is happy in general his baby is making friends meanwhile nv is: to claire: good child:) to yuying, the daughter of one of the usurpers: hmmmm :| (he knows the child did nothing wrong and she's a good kid in general) contrast to diluc he actually LIKES childe. for one he helped with the narwhal thing, and the fatui helped during the crisis and childe himself never did anything bad personally so they're chill. he will sometimes humor his requests to fight if he's free. then decks him. the adeptus power up juice doesn't help much rip. the girls like to play with his hair.
zhongli knows kaeya's khaenrian. kaeya at some point finds out zhongli is rex lapis. they. they have to keep it together. one of them is under nda. outside of that, there's a reason kaeya is liked by the old timers of mond.
zhongli and nv:
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nv finds out eventually. and for the sake of his daughter, dont worry about it. they'd bond over old people things probably. nv should meet yanfei and they should be friends if anything cause zl is a menace and they'd be passive aggressive w each other. (i need info but it would be so funny for their kids to go my dads stronger! and make them fight each)
via claire, AGAIN, she invites her bestie yy and the new friend from fontaine to her bday party cause SURE WHY THE FUCK NOT. and those 2 non humans meet and GASP, you're just like me!
post accident tm, what do you even say to that. how do you even react to that
early on in yuying and claire's friendship, on a windy summer day, diluc slowly gets used to having to be cordial with a harbinger. a harbinger who who married a god. someone who will live longer than him. he spoke to childe, as they watch their daughters laugh and run through the grapevines, "one day, when i'm no longer around, please look after my daughter."
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trans-kevin-juice · 3 months
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ahh , my first drawing for 2024 !!
this is also the first time i’ve drawn and completed some art since june ….
and what a way to start off the year by drawing my favorite guy ever , cookie masterson !!
hope ya’ll like it :]
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pastinawitheggs · 1 year
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hyena skull (quick charcoal study in rebelle 5 pro)
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chigusaeyes · 1 year
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Porcelaine and some Looks
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front shot of second outfit under cut
I've been playing fantasy dress up can you tell
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dutybcrne · 19 days
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Thinking back to other post, I betchu Kae has told each of the knights to Strictly report anything related to the Dark Knight Hero to him and him alone. And then proceeds to hoard the info for himself and/or toss it out so it goes nowhere so Luc can continue his clownery.
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namesforwriters · 7 months
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Music Inspired Names (fem)
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Aida ~ Arabic, Italian, meaning "reward," "happy."
Aida is the name of a famous, tragic opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Set in Ancient Egypt, Aida is an Ethiopian princess who is captured and enslaved by the Egyptians. She and Radamès, an Egyptian military captain, fall in love. pronunciation: ay-ee-da, aid-ah
Allegra ~ Italian, meaning "cheerful," "lively," "playful."
Derived from the musical term "allegro" indicating the tempo, or speed, at which a piece should be played. Allegro usually indicates a lively and fast tempo. pronunciation: ah-leg-grah
Aria ~ Italian, meaning "air."
An aria is a piece of music written for a single voice or singer. Arias are most commonly associated with opera productions and refer to both male and female solos. Arias are usually part of a larger work and can be accompanied by instruments or sung without. pronunciation: ah-ree-ah
Bell ~ Old English, meaning "to roar," "to make loud noise."
Most know this word as the name of an instrument. A bell is used in both music and in other parts of life. Bells are commonly used in Christian churches to signal the beginning of service, and bells are also known to come in many shapes, sizes, and tones. pronunciation: bell
Cadence ~ Latin, meaning "a falling."
The term "cadence" is used, in Western music theory, to describe the end of a musical phrase in which a melody or harmony comes to a resolution. It always feels like closure, like a conclusion. pronunciation: kay-dence
Calliope ~ Greek, meaning "beautiful-voiced."
Calliope, in Greek mythology, is one of the nine Muses; goddesses of the arts and music. Calliope was the leader of the Muses and ruled over epic poetry. pronunciation: cah-lie-ah-pee
Carmen ~ Spanish, Latin, meaning "garden," "song."
Carmen is a French opera composed by Georges Bizet. Set in Spain, the story tells of a soldier, Don José, who abandons his post and sweetheart for the fearless, free-spirited, fiery, Romani girl Carmen. pronunciation: car-men
Carol ~ French, English, meaning "circle dance," "joyful song."
A carol is a type of song that is usually festive and sometimes religious in nature. Originally, many carols were upbeat and easy to dance to. pronunciation: care-ol
Cecilia ~ Latin, meaning "blind," also spelled as "Caecilia."
Cecilia is the Catholic patron saint of music. It is supposed that Cecilia was a Roman noble lady who was forced to marry despite her vow of virginity. At the wedding, Cecilia sang to God in her heart, and later, her husband Valerian promised to respect Cecilia's vow. Both she and her husband experienced Catholic martyrdom. pronunciation: seh-see-lee-ah, kae-kil-ee-ah
Celeste ~ French, meaning "heavenly."
Sometimes called a "celesta," a celeste is a musical instrument similar to a glockenspiel and resembling an upright piano. More tinkling, soft, and bell-like in sound and tone than a piano, the most famous music piece using a celeste is Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy." pronunciation: seh-lest
Chantelle ~ French, meaning "singer."
Derived from the French verb "chanter," meaning "to sing," Chantelle is a wonderful name with a musical meaning. It can also be spelled as Chantel, and Chantal. pronunciation: shawn-tell
Clio ~ Greek, meaning "to recount," "to celebrate."
Clio, in Greek mythology, is one of the Nine muses; goddesses of the arts and music. Clio is mainly the muse of history, but is also occasionally considered the muse of lyre playing. pronunciation: clee-oh, cl-eye-oh
Demi ~ Italian, meaning "half."
In music, "demi" is rarely used on its own. In music theory, demi can sometimes be used to describe half of something. A demi-cadence (a half resolution), or a demisemiquaver note (half of a sixteenth note, so a thirty-second note). pronunciation: deh-mee
Giselle ~ French, meaning "pledge."
Giselle is the name of a popular ballet. It is considered a masterwork in classical ballet, and is not only one of the most-performed, but most challenging productions in the world of ballet. It tells the tragic, romantic story of young Giselle and a disguised noble, Albrecht. pronunciation: jih-zelle
Harmony ~ Greek, meaning "concord," "agreement," "joint."
Harmony is a huge concept and part of Western music, largely relating to the layering of complimentary notes and passages on top of a melody to create chords, textures, tonalities, and unique sounds in music. Harmonies can be both simple and complex. Sometimes the term "harmony" is used to refer to an ensemble line that is not the melody. pronunciation: har-mon-ee
Hilde ~ German, meaning "ready for battle," "battle woman."
Derived from Hildegard, Hildegard von Bingen was a composer, writer, philosopher, visionary, and medical writer from Germany in the Middle Ages. She is one of the best-known composers of sacred Christian music in the world and one of the best-recorded as well. pronunciation: hill-dah, hill-deh-gard
Kassia ~ Greek, Latin, meaning "hollow."
Sometimes seen as Cassia or Kassiani, Kassia was a Byzantine-Greek composer and poet who lived over 1,200 years ago. She is unique for being the sole female composer to exist in Byzantine liturgy with over 50 hymns and over 260 verses attributed to her. pronunciation: kah-see-ah
Lauda ~ Italian, meaning "praise."
A lauda was the singular most important form of sacred music in the late Medieval to Renaissance times in Italy. The lauda is largely considered the precurser to the modern Christmas carol. Laude are characterized by their simple melodies sung in the vernacular, which at the time, was Latin. pronunciation: lau-dah, lah-dah
Lyra ~ Greek, meaning "lyre."
Derived from "Lyre," Lyra is a feminine name related to the Ancient Greek stringed instrument. Lyres were usually played as accompaniment to epic poetry and story telling. The Ancient Greeks tended to strum the stings like a guitar, but other cultures plucked the strings like a harp. pronunciation: lie-ra
Madrigal ~ Latin, meaning "song for unaccompanied voices."
This term has a couple meanings when it comes to music. The earlier type of madrigal was a Medieval, Italian music form composed for two voices. Later, during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, madrigals were secular compositions written for two to eight voices with no instrumental accompaniment. pronunciation: mad-rih-gahl
Melody ~ Greek, meaning "singing," "chanting."
The term melody can describe the main tune of rhythms and pitches that make a song or piece. The foreground of a piece of music, the melody is arguably the most important element of composition. pronunciation: mel-oh-dee
Meret ~ Egyptian, meaning "she who is beloved."
In Ancient Egyptian mythology, Meret is the goddess of music, dancing, singing, and joy. She helps maintain cosmic order through music. She is usually seen with a blue lotus flower or papyrus reed. pronunciation: mehr-eht, mehr-iht
Musette ~ French, meaning "little bagpipe."
Derived from both "Muse," the name for the nine Ancient Greek goddess of music, literature, sciences, and the arts, as well as a type of French bagpipe, Musette is a great music-inspired name. pronunciation: moo-zette, myoo-zette
Octavia ~ Latin, meaning "eighth."
Octavia is a name taken from the Latin octave, meaning "eight." In music, an octave is a range of typically eight notes. The first and eighth note are always the same, with one higher than the other in pitch. pronunciation: oct-ehve
Scheherazade ~ Persian, meaning "exalted one," "noble lineage."
Known best as as the storyteller from the narrative A Thousand and One Nights, Scheherazade is also the name of an orchestral work composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, which is acclaimed to have one of the most beautiful violin solos ever written. Scheherezade is not only a beautiful name, but also has nickname potential. pronunciation: sheh-hair-eh-zahd-eh, sheh-hair-eh-zahd-ee, sheh-hair-eh-zahd
Sirena ~ Greek, meaning "enchanter."
In Ancient Greek mythology, sirens were humanlike beings who often took on the appearances of beautiful women. They lived in the seas, singing in alluring voices, and luring men to their deaths. In modern tales, sirens and mermaids are sometimes described as the same creature. Sirena is derived from "siren." pronunciation: sir-een-ah
Symphonia ~ Greek, meaning "agreement."
"Symphonia" was sometimes used to describe various instruments, including bagpipes, drums, and a hurdy-gurdy. In more common knowledge, a "symphony" is an extended musical composition from Western classical music. Some of the most famous symphonies are Beethoven's Fifth, Mozart's 40th, and Dvořák's Ninth. pronunciation: sim-phone-ee-ah
Thalia ~ Greek, meaning "the joyous," "the flourishing."
Thalia, in Greek mythology, is one of the Nine muses; goddesses of the arts and music. Thalia is the muse of comedy, or, stories that have happy endings. She's sometimes portrayed with a horn or trumpet in hand. pronunciation: t-ah-lia, th-al-ia
Viola ~ Latin, Italian, meaning "violet," "of the arm."
The viola is a musical instrument slightly bigger than and lower in pitch than a violin. A traditional string quartet usually has two violins, a viola, and a cello. Overshadowed by the violin, violas are nevertheless beautiful instruments. pronunciation: vie-oh-la, vee-oh-la
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These name lists are intended to help writers and artists. There is no expectation of credit, and these lists aren't meant to be the end-all be-all lists of possible names. There are millions out there, and this is just for fun!
If you have a suggestion for a name list, or want to see something specific, feel free to submit a request!
And if you see something that is wrong (a pronunciation, a meaning, an origin), again, feel free to let me know!
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kae-luna · 7 months
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🌃//Writeblr Intro//🌃
Hello! Welcome to my corner of the internet. I am Kae Luna. You can call me Kae or Luna. I am pretty new to Writeblr, so please bear with me.
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🌊About My Writing🌊
✨Genres: sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, action, drama, psychological, LGBTQIA+
✨Subgenres: dystopian, cyberpunk, biopunk, solarpunk, post-apocalyptic
✨Common themes: diversity, anti-capitalism, female empowerment
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Since I like both anime art and storytelling, I'm planning to make light novels. Some of them may be short stories, standalone novels, or series. :3 Going to put some of them on Wattpad and Tapas.
I try to balance unique settings with complex characters.
🌊About Me🌊
I've been writing and drawing since I was little. And before I could write, I would tell my mother my story and she'd write it down for me. I've always had a crazy imagination. When I was a tween, I got into anime and manga, so I learned how to draw in that art style.
I am 25, queer-romantic asexual, and feminine-presenting nonbinary. I identify as both a girl and a demi-boy. You can refer to me as she/her, he/him, or they/them. I don't mind. I'm also white and have ADHD, dyspraxia, anxiety, and depression that prevents me from getting a "real" job.
I'm pretty shy and anxious, but once you get to know me, I may say some weird stuff and dad jokes. I'm a big nerd and simp as well.
I am also a Vtuber, but made this alt identity since I didn't think my work would fit that persona.
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Here I am going to post about my WIP stories and some of my art. I will also reblog others' art and writing. Many aesthetics, fandoms, and other stuff may be reblogged as well with tags if it inspires my work.
Here I hope to find more creators to connect with and find some epic creations. Feel free to message me if you'd like, though I am kinda shy. :3
I am okay with:
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✨Aesthetics/genres: vaporwave, cyberpunk, pastel, eco punk, nature, grunge, post-apocalyptic, solarpunk, steampunk, fantasy, LGBTQIA2S+
✨Movies: Alita: Battle Angel, Ultraviolet, Aeon Flux, Spider-Man 2, Howl's Moving Castle, Black Panther, The Matrix
✨Shows: Doctor Who, Stranger Things, Umbrella Academy, The Witcher
✨Anime: Death Note, Attack on Titan, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
✨Games: Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, The Sims 4, Minecraft, Fallout
✨Cartoons: Aeon Flux, Batman The Animated Series
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Ultra Drive - Intro Post | Directory Post
Links: Wattpad | Tapas (coming soon)
✨Genre(s): sci-fi, cyberpunk, action, drama, psychological, dystopian
✨CWs: government stuff, pandemic mention, gore probably at some point
When AlexiKa was a child, her world was changed forever when her family was forced to immigrate to the imperial city of Venicula after the Ebony Plague - caused by mysterious eumalyptus spores - infected her home town. Now a young adult, she works as a courier (and secretly an anti-corporation activist). When going on a delivery, she accidentally uncovers dark secrets and ends up infected with the same Ebony Plague that haunted her hometown as a child. But when she survives the illness and instead develops superhuman abilities, she joins a mutant resistance group to fight against the Veniculan Empire, the Gaia Corporation, and other mutants with immoral goals.
Adventures in Alsteria - Intro Post (coming soon!)
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✨Genre(s): fantasy, comedy, slice of life, action, adventure, LGBTQIA+
✨CWs: None ATM? Violence probably?
A trans femboy wood elf named Nel finds the homeland of his people - the rain forests of Falinor - and goes on an adventure to form a guild of adventurers! Still kind of in the vibes stage I guess, but I have some ideas formed for lore and characters. :> Something more cute and lighthearted for me to write in contrast to Ultra Drive.
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't have much that I can share at the moment due to much of my writing being lost (school assignments or lost on old computers) or attached to other identities. I also had a looong writer's/art block.
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tellerluna-stories · 2 years
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SAY SOMETHING STUPID (LIKE I LOVE YOU)
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PAIRING: kaeya x reader
GENRE: fluff/crack, comedy. established relationship + modern AU!
TW/CW: intoxication and mentions of alcohol consumption, reader is a total featherweight. probably OOC. may contain secondhand embarassment for people who do not wish to remember the embarassing shenanigans they pulled when wasted
A/N: shoutout to everyone's favourite sunny-bunny @x-zho, who gave me the brilliant idea for this fic and is also the biggest!!!! kaeya kisser I know!!!!!!!! if you are ten and you are reading this, all I can say is.... ehe
also I'm trying a new format for fic titles so bear with me,,,, lmk which one looks better, the old font or the current style!
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"You know, normally this situation is reversed," Kaeya calls out, but you appear to not have heard him. Well, given the state of your flushed face and the strong smell of alcohol that pervaded the air about you, he'd be surprised if you had understood him at all.
A soft, slightly off-key tune fills the chilly night air, hummed by none other than his truly— your legs swing busily as you perch on the edge of a nearby bench, mesmerised by the light of the street-lamp like you were some sort of oversized bug. Your face lights up as soon as he draws near, and one hand shoots up in the air to flail wildly (was that meant to be waving hello?)
Before he knows what's happening, something speeds over and hops all around him like a rabbit— it seems that you're only too happy to see Kaeya, inebriated as you are.
"Kae-ya! Kaeya, Kae-ya, 'ya..." Your voice is more high-pitched than normal, trailing off as you clap your hands merrily to the tempo of your little song. "Can I call you 'yaya? Is cute....."
Kaeya — or 'Yaya', as he has now been dubbed — stifles his laughter long enough for him to lead you back to the bench. "I think it's safe to assume you're a total lightweight."
Your arm looped in his (and your weight leaned entirely against him), you scrunch up your nose in annoyance. "Am not."
"Are too. You, little rabbit, are completely wasted."
"-'m not drunk." Your nose crinkles up even further and twitches like a bunny's. "And- and I'm not a light... a light....."
"...A lightweight?"
"Mm!" Now that your missing word had been found, you practically grin from ear-to-ear and flop over into his lap. "I'm not a light waiter."
(The four shot-glasses of heavily-diluted alcohol that you had downed begged to differ, sadly.)
Kaeya sucks in his breath between his teeth — don't laugh, Alberich, don't laugh — and decides that the best course of action is to stroke your hair; to calm you down, of course (though it's more for his own sanity than yours). On any other occasion he would have liked to retire and melt over you in private, but today he had the responsibility and privilege of taking care of you.
"Pretty, pretty eyes..." You interrupt Kaeya's train of thought with a soft murmur, reverently tracing your fingers along his face like he was a priceless work of art. "Starry, blueberry eyes— 'yaya's eyes are the prettiest in the world."
If Kaeya hadn't already been struggling enough before, everything now became ten times more difficult.
"You're really being unfair here." A small laugh escapes his lips, and Kaeya takes your face in his hands to press a soft kiss to your forehead. "I'll bring you some soup and hangover medicine tomorrow, alright? You're going to need it."
You nod enthusiastically, your rosy cheeks only heating up further in the palms of his hands— any hotter, and he was pretty sure you'd be melting into a puddle. Though it wouldn't be so bad if it meant that you melted into his arms.
"Am I pretty too, 'yaya?"
"Oh, but of course."
"Hehe." You beam infectiously, wriggling in delight like an overjoyed worm— heaven help him, he could only hold back his laughter for so long. "Okaaaaay... I believe you."
A glimmering of an idea springs to mind, and Kaeya brings out his cellphone in order to execute his master plan. "We should take a picture. Pretty people should take pretty pictures together."
"A pic-tuuuure....."
He tactfully resists the urge to have a breakdown from your adorable behaviour as you readily comply with his wishes, throwing up a couple of peace signs and posing for what was about to become his new phone wallpaper to show you tomorrow— surely, there was no luckier man on this earth than Kaeya Alberich himself.
He makes sure to take at least fifty more pictures, just in case. No harm in having more blackmail to tease you about.
"Yay!" You applaud enthusiastically once the impromptu photoshoot is finished, flopping back into Kaeya's lap with the stability of unsettled gelatin. "I have a pic-tuuuure with 'yaya!"
And there were those innocent eyes again, gazing up at him with such adoration that it made Kaeya's cheeks burn; yes, getting to capture this moment would be well worth whatever future scoldings he would receive from you.
"Silly rabbit," he remarks aloud, ruffling your hair affectionately.
"Not a rabbit...." You mumble softly.
"Really? I thought you looked just like one. See, here's one ear..." He tugs one tuft of your hair upwards to vaguely resemble a floppy ear, and then does the same for the other side. "And here's the other."
"If 'yaya says so, then it must be true..." By this time your eyelids had already fluttered shut, soothed by the soft motion as he stroked your hair. "But what're you, if... if...... I'm a bunny rabbit?"
"How about the big, bad wolf? One who loves teasing cute bunnies when they're all sleepy?"
You open your eyes suddenly, a sulky look on your face. "Do you know any other bunnies to tease...?"
Whoops, wrong move.
"No, no," Kaeya hastily backtracks. "This wolf only needs one bunny in his life. Wolves mate for life."
"Good..." You huff and yank the edge of his overcoat over your face. "You don't need any more."
Suddenly you jolt upright, your arms finding their place around his neck in a tight hug. Kaeya freezes for a moment, his breath catching in his lungs as his life flashes before his eyes— but thankfully, you were not in the right state of mind to give him a headlock.
Slowly, hesitantly, he returns your embrace.
"My 'yaya," You mumble softly, snuggling your face further into the crook of his neck.
"Yes," he agrees, smiling softly. "All yours."
You were probably going to kill him or die of embarassment once you sobered up, but well... Kaeya would enjoy the moment while it lasted.
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neodoodles24 · 3 months
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2023 MUTUAL WARFARE, ROUND 2, MATCH 2
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@pear-island VS @that-one-queer-poc
DOODLES' PROPAGANDA:
pear-island:
My buddy, pal and bro Perry
Makes very very cool art which can be found at @/perryisle and @/evilbiomes
Funnyman
that-one-queer-poc:
Queer
Kae is a cool name actually
My number 1 fan according to my activity page
COMMUNITY PROPAGANDA:
pear-island:
IM IN THIS!!!! vote for me PLEEEAAASEEEEEE
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PERRY SWEEP FOREVER!!!!!!!
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for every time i win my sinuses get clearer. vote for me baby
that-one-queer-poc:
"everyone vote kae or I'm blowing up this website"
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"uh um uh . this is me if you even care"
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"What the hell is the deal on Hylara?" compilation
Chapter 132: Drop
They’re small, almost a full head shorter than the average human, with wiry muscles visible under very little body fat. They both look to probably be in their twenties, although it’s difficult to be sure. Their eyes look unusually large, although that might just be because of their small heads; they have very long toes and large ears like the Khemin, although Hive and Max’s aren’t pierced for jewellery. They are… well, it would be wrong to call them bald, exactly, because a fine down seems to cover their entire bodies, thicker than normal body hair, thick enough to be clearly visible without obscuring the skin beneath. The hair on top of their heads is no thicker or longer than the hair anywhere else. Tal’s right; they do look kind of like aliens from some pre-Neocambrian story with a very limited special effects budget.
description of hylaran genetic engineering modifications
But their appearance isn’t the most shocking part. I’ve hung out with art house genepunks in university; these Hylarans look boring by comparison. No, the really shocking thing is that I know what they look like. The pair aren’t wearing space suits. I suppose they really meant what they said about believing the air to be non-toxic, because they’re just walking around in it. Their clothes consist of long silvery tunics with an odd iridescent sheen that must have Tal’s little zeelite heart all aflutter, and their feet are bare. They’re not even wearing eye protection. They are each shouldering what looks like an oxygen tank, and carrying them with the clear experience of people used to doing so. They’re each wearing a breathing mask, but not the airtight kind; they’re more like Captain Kae Jin’s mask, which is designed to give her extra oxygen without muffling her voice too much. Aside from a thick plastic-looking ring on their right ring fingers and a small pouch in their belt, they’re not carrying anything else.
out-of-colony attire
Chapter 133: Colony
Before we can respond, Max dashes forward and shakes our hands one by one, their thin digits dwarfed by our bulky space suit gloves. They speak into their own right hand to talk to us – those rings must have microphones and radio transceivers in them. “I’m so pleased to meet you all! I gotta say, I was pretty disappointed that Cattail here won radio rights; I cannot believe this is happening. The Courageous, appearing in our skies! And now you’re here! Come on, come on – let’s go home!” They grin excitedly, and I find myself grinning as well. “You should keep the helmets on,” Hive advises as we start walking, as if there was any chance that any of us would just decide to start breathing alien air when nobody else breathing is seems to have lived past age sixty. “There’ll be an infection risk until we’ve gotten our immune systems set up. Quarantine – I can’t believe we need to worry about quarantine. Or vaccinations.”
max tends to be more enthusiastic towards the landing party than hive
“That’s not the problem. This is a virus-free colony. People usually get their first viruses very young it helps train their immune system, but we don’t. Something completely benign for you could be deadly for us. The older people underwent a general vaccination booster program as they grew up, in expectation of your ship arriving, but after you were given up for dead it was considered a waste of resources. Over half of the colony had never been exposed to any virus or viral treatment at all before receiving your radio broadcast. Everyone’s undergoing treatment now, but it’ll take another week before we can be sure that we’re safe.”
why didn't they tell the courageous to wait another week before sending the landing party?
“We could have waited another week before coming down,” Captain Klees says, clearly trying and failing to not sound reproachful. “It would’ve been safer to wait until everyone had finished this treatment.” Hive shrugs again. “We’d need the doctor to run full pathology screens on you before direct contact could be considered safe anyway. That’ll take time. Shall we keep going?”
a question adin immediately raises, without much of an answer
And I already know it’s going to take longer than half an hour to get back. Because it took Hive and Max half an hour to get here, and they can move a lot faster than us, long toes moving them over the sand like they were made for it, even as they weave around the watery patches. They have a rapid conversation that I can’t hear, since it’s not over the radio, until Hive lifts their ring to ask us, “How many species of bees did your ship bring, do you know?” General puzzlement greets this question. Finally, Tinera asks, “Bees?” “Yes. Well, if you have a number for pollinators in general, that’s also good information. What would your estimate be?” After checking with the rest of us, Captain Klees says, “We don’t know. They’re all stored in the freezers. Next time we contact the Courageous, we can ask – ” “No, no,” Hive says hurriedly, “it’s not that important. I was just curious.”
hive wants to know the pollinator situation, but does not want the question to make it to the people still on the courageous
I glance over the barren landscape around us. Pollinators? Theory: they lost their insect species when they landed, or during transport, or perhaps to some disease afterward, it doesn’t matter. That would greatly limit plant ecology. You can feed four hundred people without pollinators, no problem; a population can be kept alive on algae, and there are many crops that either don’t require pollination or can be pollinated by hand and wind machines – but it does put serious limitations on what you can grow, especially if they want to populate the planet itself with plants outside the living domes. But if that’s the case, why not tell us over the radio before we came down? We could’ve brought some with us. Same as the vaccinations.
we later learn that they have no above-ground plants at all
there are a bunch of topics that they don't seem to want to mention in broadcasts to the ship, even while acknowledging them to the landing party. this was probably related to the earlier radio silence: the easiest way to avoid a topic is to not be communicating at all. but why?
I kick mud off my boot, and glance at the pair ahead of us, walking an alien world with no concession to the conditions besides an oxygen tank. Two liaisons for the suddenly appearing foreigners; one for the radio to the ship, one for the ground crew. After a sudden long radio silence on contact and a strange reticence afterward to tell the people coming to supply them what they actually need and where to deliver it. A cold sense of suspicion starts to pool in my stomach. Oh, no. We misread this so badly. We didn’t even consider this possibility.
aspen has an explanation for some of the oddities, but it's not complete
“So you guys have oxygen here, huh?” Tal asks, as if that’s a normal conversation starter. “Aspen says that means there’s aliens.” “I said that was the most logical explanation,” I add, in case I’m wrong and Tal has just made me look like an idiot in front of our new hosts. “Photosynthetic life is the only natural force that could be expected to generate this much oxygen.” The pair exchange a glance. “It’s complicated,” Hive says. “But pretty amazing,” Max adds. “I’ll show you guys around after Doctor Kim’s had a look at you. You’ll love it. You guys have been cramped up on a spaceship for years, right? This must be a great change of pace!
a strikingly vague response. is there life native to the planet, or not? both hive and max seem to have a reason to delay giving specifics, but why?
The space taken up by the colony is smaller than I would expect. Large enough to house the stated population very comfortably, but no obvious industry or vast tented farms. Many of the domes aren’t connected to each other, and as we get closer, I can see people moving between them, unprotected like Hive and Max. The domes themselves are whiter than the sand around, but not by much; they’re probably coated in mud or dust. More visible than the canvas of the domes is the gleam of metal some distance away – a metal door, it looks like, leading underground and wide enough to drive three trucks through. That’s probably where their power station is, if they lack the materials to build it safely aboveground. Nice and protected from any asteroids that do happen to land in the area. A network of power cables leads between the living domes and up the gentle slope where, some distance away, there sits a smaller, metal dome under a radio dish setup. Some parts of the setup look noticeably shinier and less weathered than other parts. Over some of the living domes, flatter roofs have been constructed to create slopes that lead into rainwater tanks. Some of the domes have repair patches on them or even, to my surprise, embroidery. Embroidery, in atmosphere-containing dome canvas! There’s not an airlock in sight. As I watch, a small child comes out of a dome with a jug, fills it up from a water tank, and goes back inside.
colony structure
I switch my radio to a private channel for just talking to Captain Klees. “Captain, we’ve seriously misread this situation.” “Misread how? Are we in danger?” “No. No, I don’t think anyone here would dare let any harm come to us. But I’ve figured out why they were so reluctant to tell us what they need, or accept our help.” “Why?” “Because they don’t need it. We expected to find a colony on the edge of their resources, struggling to survive long enough for help to arrive. We assumed they’d be low on dome canvas and their life support equipment would be wearing out. But look – they live in the air here. They drink the planet’s water. I don’t know how safe that is, exactly, but they clearly think it is; if anything, the most dangerous thing they’re facing right at this minute is the diseases that we might be carrying with us. I’m sure they want what we’ve brought; who wouldn’t? They don’t exactly appear to be swimming in spare resources down here, looking at the small size of their community. But they seem to be surviving just fine.”
aspen's reasoning: hylara doesn't have a pressing need for supplies from the courageous, therefore they're avoiding making requests because they're worried about getting their society supplanted
there's something to this - hylara is doing better than expected, and that's why they didn't need to be upfront about what they're looking for. but their resource situation is more complicated than aspen realized at this point, and that doesn't explain why they're so touchy about specific subjects
“Exactly. We came in as rescuers, but we’re not. From their perspective, we’re invaders. Foreign invaders who showed up on their shores with the openly declared intent to plant a population almost six times the size of theirs right in their home. We showed up with superior firepower, superior resources, and nowhere else to go but here.” “We don’t have firepower!” “Yes we do. They live in open-air tents and our entire task is to drop stuff from space. And now we’re a handful of representatives sent specifically to look at their colony and find out how to best fill it with our own. Is it any wonder that they went dark until they had to respond, and gave us a single liaison to talk to on the radio? Is it any wonder that they told but practically nothing that they didn’t have to? Is it any wonder that the people who live here do not want to talk to us?” We’ve reached the colony by this point. People who look and dress like our liaisons come out of their domes to stare at us. They all look curious. Very few of them look happy. Hive drives the vehicle right into an open-air tent containing several other vehicles and dismounts to plug a charging cable into it. Max grins widely at us and claps their hands together. “Alright! Let’s get you to Doctor Kim. Who’s first?”
most hylarans seem to be unhappy about the situation, with max as a rare exception
Chapter 134: Doctor
“So,” I ask over radio as Max leads me from the vehicle bay towards a nearby dome while the Friend tries to impress upon Hive the importance of disinfecting the vehicle bed we’d been in, “what’s this Dr Kim like?” “Oh, she’s great! A very… creative doctor.” “Creative?” Is creativity a trait we want in a doctor?
I don't even know what to make of this
Dr Kim has her visor down, probably reviewing my files or something, but flips it up when I come back and looks me up and down with a look so penetrating that I actually wish I had one of those hospital gowns they give you in hospital on Luna. For the first time in my life, I feel awkward about being naked. (Is this how Texans feel all the time?)
reviewing these chapters has me suspicious of every instance of aspen jumping to a conclusion. what was she actually reading?
“Then if you don’t mind, I’d like to run a nerve scan and see what condition the severed optic nerve is in. If it’s intact enough to attach to the donor eye, we can arrange to get that done. If not, we can discuss other options.” “… other options?” “No need to worry about that if the nerve’s repairable. Can you stick your head in the scanner? It’s over there.” I look at the big chunky box with a head-sized hole in it that she’s indicating. “Don’t I need to take a tracer or – ?” “This isn’t the stone age. The machine can scan just fine.”
this would be an extremely strange thing to lie about, but given that I don't trust kim's claims about the results of the scan, it's possible that she didn't even do a scan at all
“I’ll need some time to analyse this,” Dr Kim tells me, “but at first glance, I have to say, it doesn’t look promising. The doctors who did the extraction aren’t surgeons, are they?” “You can’t replace the eye?” “Probably not. Normally, with nerve destruction like this, I’d simply use a synthetic nerve, but synthetic nerves only really interface well with biological ones one-way. If this were a hand or a foot, that’s no problem; I could put the end of the nerves in the muscles themselves. But eyes are tricky. A lot of visual processing happens in the brain tissue in the back of the eye, and you don’t have that tissue. Replacing the eyeball won’t help, with this kind of nerve damage. My suggestion, if you don’t want to just live with the damage, would be bionics.”
possible, but not likely. she did recognize that removing the eye was a bit of a hack-job, but that doesn't mean she's telling the truth about needing a bionic eye. I'm not sure what she'd accomplish by lying about that, but it's not hard to imagine some benefit
“An artificial eye?” “Yes. Can program visual processing into the eye and connect it with synnerves, I need to look into it, but it should be fairly simple, medically. Are you interested?” “Um. Yeah. Honestly, any vision would be great. I don’t mind if the eye’s artificial.” “Excellent. Let’s run the other tests, and I’ll look into the eye issue and get back to you. Blow in that tube over there, please.”
she seems unusually invested in aspen agreeing to a bionic eye, more so than other topics
“We’re just doing a blood draw for the pathology tests today,” Dr Kim reminds me. “There’s no need to worry. This model’s a lot more advanced than what you’re probably used to; there’s no way for you to hurt yourself. Even if you struggle against the restraints, they’ll hold you perfectly still; you can’t break the needles.” She says this like it’s supposed to be reassuring. Me, I’m running calculations. An AutoDoc for a population of three hundred and ninety two people with three doctors. Doesn’t make sense, under normal circumstances, not with the maintenance involved. It does make sense if all those residents require a high level of medical care – maybe the colony gets sick a lot? Possibly, given that they’re using the planet’s air and water, which they probably started doing when their dome canvas integrity dropped and they ran out of replacement canvas, making keeping an isolated environment untenable. High cancer rate, or other health difficulties related to the planet’s chemistry? Possibly.
the mystery of the autodoc
“You must be relieved to finally be on a planet again, huh,” Dr Kim says as the machine takes my blood. “Pretty relieved. The ship isn’t in great condition.” “So I heard. Engine trouble.” “Among other things. It wasn’t designed to be in space this long.” “I suppose there’s a rush to get all the colonists down, then?” “I wouldn’t say a rush. There’s a certain level of urgency – sooner is better. But it has to be done right. Stable is better than fast.” “What do you mean by ‘stable’?” I turn my head to look at her. It’s an awkward angle, with my arms held fast by the machine. The blood draw has stopped, but the needles haven’t retracted. Dr Kim is watching me with that critical gaze she hit me with when I first stepped out of the shower. Watching carefully.
quite a power move. dr kim is clearly not enthusiastic about the colonists' arrival - and having the conversation in this way suggests there might be something she'd do if aspen gave a "wrong" answer. but what was she looking for, and what would she do?
“Of course. Our colony has adequate food and medical supplies for our expected population, but you plan to drop down… I believe you expect over two thousand survivors?” The needles still aren’t retracting. At this point I remember a fun little fact about how these AutoDocs work. The right arm is for blood draws, the left arm is for injections. I hadn’t even thought about it when Dr Kim told me to put in both arms, but… we’re only taking blood for pathology tests today, aren’t we? So why is there a needle in my left arm? “Uh, yeah. We think so. Of course, it’s hard to predict these things; the revival estimates haven’t been all that reliable, but – ” “And your here to see if our little colony can support them. And bring in whatever’s needed, change whatever’s needed, until we can. That’s your job, right?”
not that she's giving aspen a chance to say much. she seems more interested in talking at them
I’m getting a crick in my neck trying to look at her. I turn back to the AutoDoc. “We’re supposed to set up initial facilities for the colonists, yeah. We didn’t expect people to already be here, to be honest. The existence of your colony was a bit of a shock.” “Hmm. Your vitamin C and B-12 are a little low.” “Yeah, I forgot to get my vitamin implant redone before coming down.” “Citrus shouldn’t be a problem with our food, but I’ll give you a B-12 injection right now.” “No, it’s fine; I just need to eat – ” but she’s already activated the machine, and I hear the little pump inside inject the shot into my bloodstream.
she's definitely lying about that being what she injected, and it seems like it was specifically a response to aspen's comment here
“What are you plans for the colony?” “Plans?” “Economy. Governmental structure. Your captains are giving the orders, correct? Will the colonists be subsumed under this chain of command, or do you have another leadership structure in mind once everyone’s revived?” “That’s not… we haven’t really discussed it? I wasn’t trained for this job, I’m an emergency replacement. Captain Kae Jin would know better than me.” “Captain Kae Jin’s on the ship.” “Yes.” “Nobody who came down with you is on the crew manifest.” “There were a – ” “A lot of crew fatalities. I know. Anyway, that’s enough small talk; the machine’s done.” The needles retract, the supports release. I pull my arms our of the machine immediately and spin to face Dr Kim, who gives me a friendly smile. “Sorry that took so long, these machines can be a bit temperamental. You can go now. I’ll get back to you about the blood results and options for the artificial eye.” I barely stop to thank her before heading for my clothes. I can’t wait to get out of there.
I'm gonna stop here for the night since this is taking longer than expected, but. what the hell.
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