#powder and feathers

[johannestevans]

New Powder and Feathers!

imagine ur a nearly 90yo old lady and your angel uncle flies like four hours to be like "hey girl do you want some morphine" and you're like "fuck yes"

#musings #powder and feathers #original fiction

[canon-gabriel-quotes]

I wouldn't mind huffing Ga- (gunshot)

anons snorting Gay in my inbox.. stay safe

#Gay aka the powder that comes off his feathers (bird owners will understand) #you guys gotta do the huffing for me I’m sick and nose is blocked #Do it for me.. make it count #ask #asks #non voice post

[deva-arts]

Okay this might be a really weird ask so I'm sorry in advance but- what does Sera smell like? Does she smell like feathers because she has wings, like Vincent? (Again hope this isn't weird..)

Not weird at all! Lol a few people have asked before, you're all good.

Birdpeople have notoriously weak noses. Their sense of smell (and taste by proxy) is pretty dull as a result. It's partly how Ser's food is always plain and Vincent smells like a SAW-scented teen who's been tarred and feathered. Sera doesn't particularly care about expensive perfumes like someone (cough Sonia) but she does like floral scents.

She smells like Lavender (Body wash/Shampoo) and baby talc powder. (Powder keeps her wings nice, dry, and itch-free.) When she's not working she uses a rose perfume Nate gave her.

#birdpeople tag #I neglect the birdpeople tag a lot... gotta catch them up one day #She doesn't have the 'feather' smell. She's always on top of herself. Vincent's waterproofing makes him smell a bit like wet chicken though #Monica loved lavender. She put it up all around the house to help her sleep. It's the little things that remind Sera of her. #“It is NOT baby powder I don't want to hear it” “Yeah okay sure Sera are you cranky? want a nappy poo?” “...You are on thin ice Sonia” #Okay so thinking about what everyone smells like is oddly fun lol #Nate smells fresh all the time. He's all washed clothes and colognes like Polo Blue. #Amon smells like basic bodywash #He doesn't care too much about getting something fancy and will brag about his 5 buck cologne being a steal #Ricky smells nice. He goes out of his way to get nicely groomed to “get all the baddies 🤪” Okay Ricky. #He doesn't smell like anything when in goo form though. #Sonia smells like expensive perfume and body oils. It's awesome but can be a bit much at times. Vincent could not care less about it #Sonia would rather die than be rustic. #Vincent smells like Vincent. He is ironically extremely hygenic but the odds are never in his favor #Titan smells like caked blood #Dr. Strohl smells fresh and nice but also has a hint of retro tv static smell. I do not know how to explain further. #Uhh something something variants smell different depending on their habits not necessarily their bodily composition #ARK_SYSTEMA #Seraphinatag

[sentient-cloud]

I can’t ever talk about my constant inane worldbuilding thoughts I rotate around for wizards because for some reason, consistent for years, some of the things that intrigue me the most is the concepts of hygiene habits. and also foods but I might do something with that later.

#when I was in the 2nd grade playing this game I used to role play my wizard taking baths in the waterfalls and would sometimes make them go #run in the waterfall after fights to clean up. #anyway kicks a rock so for birds and other animals that practice regular dust bathing I think they’d use a dry shampoo Esque powder #to clean up their feathers #I think manders would have to be in the habit of keeping themselves damp in the deserts they live in and I could see #so uses of creams for sun protection and to keep in moisture are highly coveted #but also amphibians have very pourous and delicate skin so the ingredient have to be very particular #I could see certain types of clays being used perhaps? salamander angle #ancient Egypt apparently used rice bran and jasmine as a sunscreen. that’s for human skin and idk if it would keep you slipped up but #certainly a similar product #anyway hi. if you read all of thsi. #not getting into hoof care or preening combs or feather oils o

[pinkrose1422]

So I just noticed something.

I just saw this point from ArcaneDaily and noticed something in the Enemy by Imagine Dragon music video; you can see this clip.

Now look at the character on the right side.

You can see Ran (cannon name) and Feathers (not cannon name. Name is unknown). You can also see Deckard (the one who ends up working for Silco and fighting Vi and the gang in the ally way).

Ran

Dustin (not the main focus) and Feathers (not real name)

And of course Deckard.

They were all friends. They hanged out and goofed around together. They were friends. They also seem to be around the same age so they all were in their teens, which is weird cause Sevika doesn’t seem that older than Vi in act 2 and 3 so now I think Sevika is just slightly older than Vi in Act 1, which means she was probably 17-19 cause Vi is 16-18 in act 1 (vi age was confirmed on twitter. Apologies, I don’t have the twitter link on hand).

This is mine blowing to me. They were friends. Sevika is only slightly older than Vi. They all knew each other.. they knew powder as powder before she was jinx. My mind is fucking blown.

#arcane #arcane league of legends #silco #arcane netflix #jinx #arcane silco #ran #Dustin #Deckard #vi #powder #feathers #background character #arcane essay #arcane analysis

[lesbiten]

i think junipers been over preening birch :( hes got a bald spot on his chin area. i cant separate them or anything so i went out and got them a new toy to hopefully keep juniper busy and also a feather growth supplement powder to help birch out

#realllyyyyy hoping the follicles arent damaged and he can get those feathers back #but hes like Bald bald in there #you cant see it very well when hes puffed up but when his feathers are flat its pretty ugly #im only automatically assuming juniper because he can get a bit aggro with his preening #if its birch himself doing it that might be easier to fix. i dont really know though because ive never directly seen it happening #when they preen themselves and eachother it doesnt Look hard enough to cause damage #idk. theyre both eating food that has the supplement powder rn so at least they like it #simon says

[outeremissary]

“Happy Valentine’s Day, Balthazar and Tristian!

I hope all is well in the once-Stolen Lands! The hardest part of moving back to Cheliax away from Mendev is the distance between my old diplomatic allies turned friends. On this day of love and friendship, I extend my most cheerful of celebrations to you two! Please take it easy today, the kingdom can afford one day of a break, Balthazar. I promise it’s not going to all fall apart. You’re lucky Tristian has the patience of a saint. 

Hopefully these gifts will give you an excuse to step off the throne for a little bit! The wine and cheese is local to Cheliax. Of course, I don’t know how it compares to what you guys produce over there, but I hope it at least is palatable enough for a date night! I’ve also sent along some books on ancient arcane rituals that might interest you - Regill would’ve insisted they be thoroughly examined for anything dangerous… which technically you can do. We won’t tell him. It’s wrapped in the fashion magazines last I picked up from Absalom - I hope I didn’t bend their pages doing so! I remember you also being really into that sort of stuff.  

I also sent along some balm I found when I was there for feathers. I can’t believe how soft it’s made mine, I really just had to pass it along to you too! I know what a huge pain it is to care for them, especially with your wings. Hopefully you find it useful! I’d love to come visit sometime - if you have any other world ending cataclysms, I’m just a Sending away!

-Warm regards, Minovae!"

My dear Minovae,

Though this letter falls into your lap a touch late for me to properly wish you well for the holiday, I can certainly send my hopes that you spent it pleasantly with that husband of yours. Though duty never takes a holiday, I must say you more than earned the rest. I can only hope you enjoyed a long and indulgent vacation for the holiday. Perhaps at the spas you have told me so much about, or maybe enjoying that evergreen Chelaxian theater scene (though I confess I can’t imagine Regill sitting through an opera without making his displeasure quite known). Tristian sends regards as well, and is with me insisting on knowing what I put down. He has doubts about some of the books, Minovae- you will have to reassure him when next you write.

As for us, you needn’t have worried. The toil of the realm is ceaseless, it’s true, but I do still know how to enjoy myself. Spending a day like that bent over petitions and tax documents… if that ever happens, I’ll be the first calling for revolution. No, we didn’t do even a little work on the date, I’m happy to say. Tristian even came back to bed after dawn prayer- the closest to sleeping in I think we manage. It was a fairly quiet affair this year (no travel or shows this time around), but the time in was well spent. I’m sorry to have missed your gifts on the day! I do miss the cuisine of the Inner Sea- the wine and cheese would have been an excellent addition to the evening. You speak far too modestly of your gifts. It will be a long while before anything as fine emerges here.

At any rate, between the fine southern vintage and the news of Absalom, you’ve awoken something of a nostalgia in me. You’re in danger of playing host rather than visitor if this continues. I only half jest- I’ve been playing with the idea of some “diplomatic tour” as excuse for a while now. But I suspect you can tear yourself away from your post somewhat easier than I, and we would be happy to have you again even sans cataclysm. Here- I’ve sent some things along that might tantalize you. That pendant should be a lovely complement to your eyes- though it’s been some time, I should think I remember their color well enough. It was crafted by one of the artisans near Lake Silverstep, who sought to capture the silver-blue of the mountains not only in the frame for the gem but that thread-thin chain as well. What a lovely coincidence that hue is also counted among your scales! The music box is Pitaxian and is from both of us- there have always been renowned instrument crafters in the city, but what a delight to see the songs themselves captured, yes? And speaking of the region… a lovely Sarain white. I’ve no local cheese to send to pair it with, sadly. At times like this I wish that Jubilost were still here. Much as he could be an insufferable ass, if you could sit through his scoffing at your ignorance there really was no one better at finding the right local complement for any vintage (Tristian wishes you to know he strongly objects to my word choice, though he cedes Jubilost could be “somewhat overbearing”). At any rate, the vintage is citrusy, a touch dry, and pairs well with something salty but mild. If you’re near enough to Westcrown, I’ve also heard it works splendidly with oysters.

Yours truly,

Balthazar and Tristian

P.S. The balm really is a marvel. You’ll have to tell me where you got it, as I’m already sure I’ll mourn its absence when it’s gone.

(author's note: I wrote the tags before the letter and now I'm too scared of them to change them whatever's happening down there is happening)

#what a coincidence to mention balms I've been reading a lot about wings lately #*pepe silvia voice* have I told you about the wings we need to talk about the wings let's talk about the wings #did you know that most birds have under their tail a preen gland that produces the oil used for preening? #the oil isn't necessary to waterproof the feathers (their interlock takes care of that) but it helps protect and lubricate them #they're largely dead structures so they can become brittle and if damaged can't be repaired quickly #oil from the preen gland helps to increase their longevity and carry them through between molts #“but emi!” I hear you say. “most winged humanoids don't have tails! surely this is an issue. where is their preen gland” #great question from the audience! I too was thinking about that #minovae spends significant time with protective salves and such for her scales I thought. perhaps such a thing is necessary. #it certainly amused me to imagine how difficult this must make their care and how painfully dependent on assistance one must be #for so much of the wingspan is out of reach! #or of course one could give a winged person a preen gland. relocate it. I couldn't settle on a place that felt right. #but then emerged a third solution #for while most birds have a preen gland “most” is not “all” #and the vast majority of the others (including some birds with large wingspans and slow molts like a number of parrots) #instead produce powder down! #powder down being a type of down feather that breaks down into a powder naturally #and when preened through the feathers adheres to them in a slightly waxy sometimes metallic looking coat #powder down can either grow in big patches on the chest and thighs or be scattered throughout the feathers #and as of the time of writing I /believe/ that can include the wings (although I have to imagine not the most A+ source) #isn't that neat? doesn't remove the need for preening of course but it certainly makes life a little easier to produce your own stuff #at any rate I imagine one might find bird dander inconvenient despite its advantageous properties #and between that and the limitations of production prefer to supplement with artificial products anyway! #really my rule of thumb with the wings is “if realism is funny or interesting they work in realistic ways” #“if not they don't or they meet in the middle wherever it gets interesting” #ask me emithing #balthazar lucienne #balthazar and tristian #minovae arangeir #silversiren1101

[flockrest]

okay but. a majority of the arrows tuli's quiver holds by the time li.nk makes it to his home mid-the cold front caused by the upheaval are made by mo.lli! and even after that. his major ( favourite ) supplier is his baby sibling even as he jokingly complains about her work at times skdfjkl

#* arrowhead / study. #* powder down / study. #* roosting / ooc. #tu.lin vc: momo your arrows kinda suck i couldn't get ten consecutive headshots in a row in today's hunt 'cause of 'em (teasing joking) #mo.lli vc: (100% serious every time) skill issue #he squawks about it and musses her feathers up and takes her bundle of arrows before leaving her alone anyway. like clockwork! #listen he's everybody's little sibling but only one person's older sibling slkdfjkl let him have the 'deeply annoying older brother' energy #honestly though he LOVES her arrows. it's like...having her blessings with him in battle? it was the same with ha.rth's arrows but! #it's just special when it's his baby sibby!! #OFC HE LOVES IT ESP when she starts experimenting with her arrows' utility!! #dunno how much progress i'll be making today but good noon folks! hope you've been well <3

[ramenheim]

Dungeon Encounters on the Switch has been an *instant fave* for me; I've gotten into the volcano territory & nabbed the tile compass to clear up some missed ones on 25-- just at the cusp of lvl 40s & had the guts to take on one of the random FOE ass enemies....... that dropped a Francesca(!) into my Lhaulagi's welcoming arms.

Have now been absolutely cleaning house since the fucking maneater (& subsequent party wipe rescue spiral that ensued & nearly ended my campaign!) humbled me now that everyone has their tactical loadouts scaled up to the next level of availability.

#my leader is Elva and her crew consists of Ilbertha (latecomer) Lhaulagi and Maynasar (my beloved Mayo) #Elva has Kentauros Bow; Malaflux 7; Feather Hat; Bronze Armour; Carbonado #Ilbertha has Harpoon; Shuriken; and the same armour kit as Elva (shuriken good for FOE hunting) #Lhaulagi has Francesca; Ancient Mirror; and same armour kit but with Traversal Boots #Mayo has Powder Gun; Malio 6; and the same kit as Lhaulagi #I'm loving the double damage at critHP ability too these bitches thrive at the *CUSP* of death instead of spending a heal point lol #dungeon encounters #squenix did so good on this one #Elva is a she/he catheaded man in my case bc these are my dolls and I'm building story around my emergent gameplay fyi #and bc I decided on some traits before realising they had optionally viewable lore lol

[dimepicture]

#the heats on #1943 #40s #bw #single #still #walls #powder room #vanity #feathers

[screechingsandwichhologram]

me when i infodump over dinner and people don't mind it (it's about history thank god) :D

#it was mostly about powdered wigs & hair but it was also a bit about gay rights in revolutionary france #rain feathers talks

[tenth-sentence]

The champions were paraded, oiled, powdered with crushed charcoal and decorated with feathers.

"Killing for Country: A Family History" - David Marr

#book quote #killing for country #david marr #nonfiction #pullen pullen #tournament #indigenous australians #aboriginal australian #champions #paraded #oiled #powdered #charcoal #decorated #feathers

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

Jon Hamm: I've worn everything on this show, from nothing to a rug wrapped around me to a beautiful bespoke suit.

Kate Carin (Costume Designer): When we see him at the bookshop for the ball, we thought it would be hilarious that Aziraphale had asked him to get really dressed up for it. So we did a bit of a homage to Liberace. So he's got a powder blue dinner suit that's encrusted with rhinestones. And then Douglas asked if we could do some sort of coat to go on top of it for one of the scenes when he leaves. So, of course, we didn't do just a coat. We did a huge ostrich feather coat, which we made from scratch.The girls did all the ombre on the feathers so it matches the dinner suit, gets lighter and lighter blue as it comes to the top, and then he's kind of surrounded by this halo of white feathers.

Sarah-Kate Fenelon (Producer): There is a shot when he emerges from the bookshop to meet all of the demons and say, like, I am who you're looking for, where he looks a little bit like an angel. And the silhouette of him kind of emerging in the light is very epic and is then just completely undercut by sort of, move out of the way. (video)

#good omens #gointerviewedit #goodomensbtsedit #jon hamm #gabriel #jim #kate carin #sarah-kate fenelon #bts #fun fact #costumes x-ray #2ep5 #2i5i15 #interview #jon interview #sarah-kate interview #2i5i16 #s2 interview #kate carin interview #liberace #jim's coat #bts photos #photos #concept art

[carolinhairandmakeup]

Bathroom - Transitional Powder Room Gray walls and a vessel sink can be seen in this transitional bathroom photo.

#feather wallpaper #console sink #powder room #gray bathroom #round mirror #bathroom

[oetscop]

i love the concept of phoenixes because honestly regular ass birds are just like this.

my beautiful sweet budgie whos active and loves harassing anyone in the room by trying to land on their phones. unless its early spring in which he is half bald, covered in pin feathers, horny and mean. and then going back to normal like a month later

#tongue #instead of rising from the ashes #its just keratin dust from preening off his pin feathers #and cuttlebone powder #JDJSJHSIEHEJ #i love him so so much but god do i wish danny was still alive to like keep the bastard in his place 😭 #ITS A ROUGH ONE THIS YEAR 😭😭😭😭 #at least i get some pretty feathers out of it #he dropped a tailfeather for the first time in a while actually???? which is bonkers

[heyoctaneboy]

Eclectic Powder Room

#Powder room - eclectic powder room idea with furniture-like cabinets #medium tone wood cabinets #multicolored walls #a vessel sink #wood countertops and brown countertops wall mounted faucet #colorful wallpaper #peacock feather wallpaper #wall sconce #glass sink #blue ceiling