Continuation of last years mermay MHA mermaid au. Dark shadow and tokoyami are half deepsea-mer and half reef-mer. While dark shadow is covered in dark scales, has sharp talons and glows in the dark; Tokoyami ended up looking more reef like I suppose. Shadow focuses on hunting small crustaceans while tokoyami forages for algae, and other sea plants. They lived in a cave at the edge of a trench before joining 1-a’s school.

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So in honor of both Valentine’s Day and me finding out that the Actual Nazi I went on a date with a while ago was sentenced to 9 more years in prison, here’s a compilation of the complete dumpster fire that is my dating life. None of these are really long enough to make full stories, but are all gems that help summarize why my love life plan for the past 6 months has been to “die alone on a roof top wearing black surrounded by crows.”

If you think one of these points is about you, never underestimate the stupidity of men. But also it’s probably about you.

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-A guy who invited me over to hang out and when I got there said, “We can only hang for a little bit, my sister’s coming over soon”

-An ex who wouldn’t let me come over to his house for the longest time. When I finally did, I learned that it was because essentially the entire house was being renovated and nothing worked. Only the left half of the fridge worked. Everything in the bathroom looked like it was stained with blood/rust/bodily fluids. There were multiple large holes in the floor so you could see straight through to the basement.

-I cleaned an ex’s room and it took four days. I found multiple bras and panties of varying sizes, a pair of leggings, and a woman’s jacket. In the process, the ex held up a thong and said, “Oh, you left this here,” to which I replied, “Uh... that is........ Not Mine”

-A guy who, while eating froyo with my best friend and I, said that he didn’t drink or do drugs, but did do cocaine “on the weekends”

-Same guy thought the wage gap was made up by the liberals

-A guy I had to bring to work with me once because I forgot I had work (I was a dorm receptionist with rotating shifts) until my coworker called and asked where I was and he didn’t have a car

-A guy who told me he was schizophrenic after knowing him for two days. He also kept calling me at 8 am to see if I wanted to get breakfast. I am never awake at 8 am. Good news is he left his belt at my house, so now I have a belt to wear at work

-A very white guy who texted me a picture of him at the gym saying he was going “greek god mode” that called me “lioness.” When I stopped texting him back he said, “Ok, ain’t nuthin but a G thang then.”

-He also told me Africa (the song) brought him down because he thought about how he wanted to sing it with me at karaoke

-A guy I’ve never met that just keeps sending me snapchats of him sighing in the early hours of the morning

-A guy who texted me at 2 am to come to Denny’s. when I texted him and said, “I’m not driving 20 minutes to go to Denny’s at 2 am” he replied, “Uber”

-A guy who had a fish tank filled with eels i think?

-A guy I invited over specifically because my roommate wanted me to. He [roommate] ran around cleaning the place, giving me wine, and spraying perfumes on me in preparation while I sat on the couch watching and enjoying the spectacle.

-The guy was on our rival school’s tennis team and got three hours of sleep the night before his match. You’re welcome, FSU tennis team.

-Made out with a cruise ship comedian once on the ship’s deck. It was fine, I just thought that was a funny sentence.

-A guy who’s last name was “Cumming.”

-A guy who followed me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, bought one of my paintings, and sent me flowers all after our FIRST DATE

-The guy got mad when I wasn’t interested in him and texted me an angry review of our date ranking me a “7/10″ but the points he sent actually added up to a 9/10

-An ex who took me on a “nice birthday dinner” to a “small, family-owned restaurant” called  Bucca di Beppo

-An ex who ate almost exclusively ramen and spaghettio’s

-An ex who’s Pub Sub order was essentially chicken tenders, a ton of cheese, and multiple different types of mayo

-A guy I legitimately dated for three months who was genuinely surprised that I wanted to be in a relationship with him at the end of the three months

-On a double date at a buffet with my best friend and her boyfriend, the friend’s boyfriend at the time said he was both “impressed and disgusted” by the amount of food me and my guy friend ate. He said it was better than TV and kept encouraging us to eat more.

-One of my old teacher’s assistants matched with me on tinder and then asked me to help him fix his profile so other girls would like him (it worked, I’m great at fixing guy’s dating profiles)

-A guy who’d spent all night flirting with me at a frat party and then slammed his head into a ceiling fan on high  while recreating the parkour scene from The Office

I then had to spend the rest of the night holding a frozen bag of peas to his head

-A guy who I danced with at a party once and was afterward quoted saying, “I realized what a huge mistake I’d made when they turned on the lights”

-A guy who invited me over for brunch… and then made me cook him brunch. He then realized his bike had been stolen.

-This has actually happened a bunch of times. The guys inviting me over for brunch and then making me cook thing, not the stolen bike thing

-A guy who insisted on doing all of his grocery shopping at Whole Foods and then complained about finances

-Multiple times I’ve taken screen shots of conversations with guys and then accidentally sent them back to the guy instead of the friend I meant to send them too

-A guy who had a built in nook in his bedroom, but instead of having books (or normal things) on the shelf it was just… peanut butter. Like literally seven jars of peanut butter. And a few boxes of pasta.

-A guy I dated specifically because I liked his dog

-I told one of my ex’s that they were the best thing that had ever happened to me and a few months later he got drunk and told me that it was “the most awkward moment of his life”

-A guy who asked me what it would take for me to go on a date with him and i replied, “40 pineapples”

-I cooked dinner for a guy once and his roommate came in, ate a bunch without asking, and then complained because it was spicy and he didn’t like spicy food (????)

-The same guy thought I didn’t catch on to the fact that he was talking to his “friend” from college while also dating me. He started dating her instead of me but she dumped him and now we’re friends

-My prom date, who made plans to go with me as friends and then later in the day had a girl ask him to be her date VERY publicly so he had to say yes. At the actual prom, she showed up like two hours late and then ditched him so he ended up coming up to me and said “well… looks like you’re my date again”

-A guy who showed up at the karaoke bar I was at and BELTED out Stacy’s Mom and then came over and introduced himself as my date

-An adult who had an enormous collection of Pokemon cards who still competes in Pokemon tournaments

-An ex told me once about the famous shot at his local bar (that he had frequently) that was called “parrot shit” that was just TEQUILA AND MAYONNAISE

-A guy who wasn’t taking hints that I wasn’t in to him. Our date ended and I went to hang out with friends… and he followed. He told me he was super happy that I was so eager to “introduce him to my friends.” My friends asked me how the date was and I said, “Oh it was really boring, he just won’t leave.”

-A guy who I ran in to after we stopped dating. He’d started wearing earrings so I asked if he’d always had his ears pierced. He said, “Why, do they look bad??” and didn’t pick up that my “……………………no” was actually a yes.

-A guy who was lying in bed next to me, who when asked (by me) if he wears his glasses while he sleeps replied, “No, but I do fuck in them”

-A guy who travels around and gives speeches on the negative effects of watching porn

-One time I tweeted my conversation with a guy because it was funny but I forgot that he followed me on twitter

-That whole-ass nazi story

-A friend who’s not single who went on an angry rant that I wouldn’t hypothetically date him because he’s “too short”

-Multiple guys that I haven’t really been interested in but my friends have made me keep around so they can be on our bingo team

-An ex took me to Qdoba on Valentine’s Day because they have a BOGO burrito deal if you kiss someone at the register. He ate both burritos by himself while I watched, and this is still the nicest thing a guy’s done for me on Valentine’s Day

-It is also the only thing a guy’s done for me on Valentine’s Day

-An ex who got in a legitimate argument with me because he wanted to keep his cardboard cutout of the Dos Equis man in our LIVING ROOM and didn’t understand why I was mad

-A guy who lived kind of far away who offered to meet somewhere halfway to pick me up. His suggested meeting place was called something like “Big Daddy Liquor”

-A guy who hit on me in a Walmart once and then awkwardly left when my best friend came over and he thought I was dating her

-Multiple shorter men hitting on me by telling me they want to “climb [me] like a tree”

-Once dated a VERY christian guy who got a nosebleed during our first kiss (because he was so nervous about sinning)

-When one of my ex’s moved in with me, I discovered that he didn’t “trust the banks” and kept his money in a similar manner to Mr. Krabs (AKA cash hidden in his bedroom). We didn’t last long after that.

-Same guy’s big money making idea was to have a food truck named KFC. He never understood (despite my multiple attempts) why that wasn’t a viable career option

-A guy who expressed extreme interest in me and said he’d travel to see me, to which I replied: “Neat”

-An ex who was nicknamed “The Janitor” because he wore his keys on a carabiner on his belt. The belt was usually holding up khaki pants with a button down shirt tucked in. His other nickname was “McDonalds Manager” because if he put on a headset it’s what he looked like

-An ex who’s FAVORITE RESTAURANT WAS GOLDEN CORRAL

-A guy who told me that I was significantly more intelligent and funny than he anticipated (thanks??)

-A guy I went on a date with like two years ago. The date was totally normal but I left my sweater in his car. I matched with him again recently on a dating app and asked him if he still had my sweater. He said, “Is this the only reason you matched with me?”

-I didn’t get my sweater back

Survey #379

“sometimes i fear the worst in me, is the best you’ll ever know”

Have you ever been in weather below 0 Fahrenheit (-17 Celsius)? No. Have you ever been caught outdoors away from shelter during a thunderstorm? Yeah. Most notably, the only concert I've ever been to was outside during a thunderstorm, haha. Made it more badass. What’s your favorite macaron flavor? Never had one. How often do you have friends over to your house? Never. Have you ever had a boss who acted unprofessionally? No. Not that I really ever had a job long enough to notice. How many times have you stayed at a hotel in the past year, and where? We never stayed overnight anywhere, we just visited one once to see my dying grandmother for the last time. Have you ever done a flip on a trampoline? I used to do front flips, but I was too scared to do a back flip in case I landed on my neck and broke it. What about a flip off of a diving board? No. Are you embarrassed by your school yearbook photos? They all sucked. Who taught you to tie your shoelaces? Dad did the "wrong" way, which I understood first, so Mom was insistent on teaching me the "proper" way, I think because she thought the knot was tighter and therefore safer. Currently how many pictures are on your cellphone? Not a lot, but I don't feel like counting. Do you think dimples are cute? Yep. Would you rather chew fruity or minty gum? It really depends on what I'm feeling. The last time you went to the mall, who did you go with? My mom and older sister. What’s something you used to collect when you were younger? Stickers. Have you watched a movie today? No. Aside from your own, whose house did you last set foot into? My sister's. Do you love soft pretzels? Oh hell yes. Cinnamon and sugar are THE best. Who was the last person who cried around you? Why did they start crying? Was it unexpected? My mom, because the dog is stressing her the fuck out. I saw it coming eventually. Are you more likely to like someone before you really know them, or do you feel you like them more after you know a lot about them? When it comes to really liking someone, I like to know them well. That way, I'm more confident in knowing me liking them is justified. Do you buy people cards on special occasions, or do you prefer to make your own? I admittedly don't do either currently, but I'd buy cards if I had an income. When was the last time you were being hypocritical? I don't know, but I know I can be without realizing just like everyone else. Where on your body was the last cramp you had? Why did you have this cramp? I almost exclusively cramp up in my lower left abdomen when I have my period. What is the weirdest name you’ve ever heard? One of my classmates in college was named Apple. Do you get embarrassed when people hear you sing/compliment you on your singing ability? If so, why is that? I get more shy than anything. I don't know why, I just do. Are you good at comforting people when they’re upset? I hope so. I sure try to be. Do you have any exercises you do everyday? No. .-. Do you own one of those singing fish? Do you think they are silly or funny? I don't, but I think they're pretty funny, mostly though because I just remember that video of one glitching horribly where it would get stuck and "sing" all slow and demonic, then it would snap back to normal. I love that video too much lmao. Has anyone ever accused you of being bipolar or any other mental disorder? Do you really have any mental disorders? "Accused" is the wrong word, I've just been professionally diagnosed. I have a lot of disorders. Did you buy the last thing you bought with your own money? If not, whose money did you buy it with? I paid for my tattoo. Do you like to put your feet up on the dashboards of cars? Do you parents yell at you if you do that in cars? I never do, never have, and never would. That shit would FUCK you up in a wreck. Don't take car safety lightly. Which Beatle is your favorite, or do you love them all equally? I don’t have a favorite, given I know none of them personally at all. Do you enjoy classic rock? If so, who are some of your favorite classic rock artists? Well duh. I love a hell of a lot, don't make me dig through my head to ensure I leave no one out, lol. Did you ever own a Tamagotchi? Yes. Are you more of a dog or cat person? Cat person. I see that more and more and more as time goes on. Dogs tend to just have too much energy for me. Not all, of course, but still. Have you ever failed math? I did in college. Skittles! What's your favorite color? Red. Have you ever had a dream of stabbing someone? I don't think so. But who the fuck knows with how fucked up my nightmares are. What would you want your last words to be if you could choose them? Just that I love my family. Can you sleep with the light on? It's possible for me to, but it's difficult. What’s the most bizarre horror movie you’ve ever seen? Hm, I dunno. What band can’t you stand listening to? I absolutely hate The Talking Heads. Would you ever take a lie detector test for your significant other? No, for two reasons: I don't believe they're accurate, and two, I'd be having an anxiety attack over whether or not my nerves would "show" something. What is your favorite Mystery/Crime/FBI related show? Uhhhh does Sherlock count? Jason and I used to watch that and I loved it. Would you ever have a bird as a pet? I think parrots specifically are super fascinating, but I wouldn't. I don't want any potentially noisy pets. How's your relationship between you and your grandparents? They're all dead. The only grandparent I really knew well was my maternal grandmother, and we had... a lot of differences. I don't think she liked me much, and she was WAY too old-fashioned, uptight, and mean to my mom for me to get along well with her. Ever had a forbidden love or lover? No. Have you ever had to speak at a funeral? No. Do you know someone who’s been cremated? Maybe? What is your current problem? I had a fucking dream that was stupid detailed that Jason and I got married and so today has been shit. I love motherfucking PTSD. Do you like canopy beds? Yeah, I wish I had one. What is your favorite animated movie? The Lion King. Would you rather live in a small town or a big city? Neither, really... I want to live in the woods/some area relatively isolated, but with just a few neighbors spotted around so I'm not TOTALLY alone. But to entertain the question, I guess I'd pick a small town. If you could summon any animal to come to your rescue, what animal would it be and why? A lion for its strength and speed. Have you ever watched The Golden Girls? I LOVE that show. That shit's got no right to be as funny as it is lmao. Did you ever like the Ninja Turtles? Nah, I never watched it. Last alcoholic drink you had? A REALLY strong margarita that I could barely drink because of the alcohol concentration. What are you known for? Probably liking meerkats way too much. Has anyone ever threatened you? Yes. Have you ever gone frog hunting? No, not exactly. However, whenever my dad and I went catfishing, I would always do a scan of the area for toads. You'd always find 'em. Do you ever suffer from dry skin? My skin, particularly my scalp, is STUPID dry. Gross to picture, but imagine having both a clinically dry scalp as well as dandruff. That's me. Do you still sleep with a stuffed animal? No, Roman would never allow me to cuddle something other than him, haha. What’s the weather like right this moment? It's cloudy out and 59*F. Do you bite on straws, lollipop handles, or ice cream sticks? No, that's always grossed me out. In what type of area was your first sexual encounter? Honestly, I don't remember, though I'm sure you'd assume I would, lol. Probably his bed because we were at his place more than mine, but idr. Where is your mother’s side of the family descended from? My maternal grandmother had German ancestry, while I think her husband's was mostly Irish. What do you occupy your time with on flights? I just listen to my iPod and look out the window. Do you dog-ear pages in books? Yes. What’s a made up word of yours? I don't have any. It's weird, I don't know why, but it's a pet peeve of mine when people just make up words like they actually mean something. Even though isn't that exactly how language came about? I dunno, it's weird. Do you use Q-Tips? Only on the exterior of my ears unless something is really bothering me interiorly. Frequent use of Q-Tips is how I got ear wax literally adhered to my eardrum that required medical attention. It just pushed the stuff further and further back. Ever gone out with somebody you didn’t like? Well, I can't honestly say I was very romantically interested in Tyler, but we still dated for like a week or two. I DID sort of like him in high school my freshman year, but this was SO many years later that it's not fair to say I "knew" him anymore. I kinda just agreed to go out because I felt bad saying no and also just figured that we'd re-familiarize with each other through dates, anyway. What hero or heroine do you most relate to in history, fiction, or song? I have no idea. What makes you dizzy? Just about everything, it seems. I have insanely low blood pressure due to some prescriptions that I HAVE to move slowly, especially when standing up, if I don't want to fall on my face. Are your parents liberal or conservative? I think my dad is more conservative, but Mom is maybe more liberal? I actually don't know. Do you like your teeth? Did you have braces? No, because I went through a span of taking horrible care of them during my worst depression that they now have a conspicuously yellow tint. I had braces before. Are you happy with your height? Sure?