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pinergreek · 2 years

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graymatters · 2 years

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okok, part 2 of trying to clean up my MFL on AO3. Fun fact: since I started actively trying to reduce my MFL, it's gone from 19 to 20 pages. Too much goodness from Cluefest, what can I say?

There are definitely some sensitive subjects covered in a couple of these fics, so as always, mind the tags! Again, randomly selected fics, short list, long rambling, Drarry unless otherwise specified, let's gooooo.

Check out List #1 here.

1. Euphoria by @thehoneybeet | M, 35k💘 I cannot say enough good things about this fic. So much emotional complexity packed into 35k, a wonderfully cool and competent Unspeakable!Draco (are we seeing a theme here?), and the yearning in this fic....jfc

"If Harry hadn’t already been completely gone on Draco by then, he’d have fallen in love with him all over again.

Thinking about it now was like splitting open an old wound—one that healed crooked and raw and wrong.

He had no idea how to go about patching it up though, so settled for picking at it, wondering whether Draco’s memory of that day differed substantially from his own. The silver wisps of the memory swirled slowly in the jar, offering nothing up for Harry. It was as incomprehensible as the man on the other side of the room."

This had such a unique take on fake dating, getting back together, a case fic, magical theory, ALL THE GOODNESS. And the writing was phenomenal, sucked me right in, I read this entire fic in an afternoon.

2. Precious Memories by ravenclawsquill | E, 18k 👓 This was a revisit from last year's extensive research on fics depicting pensieve memories for my own wireless fic, but this was the first time I'd gotten to just sit down and enjoy rather than looking at it technically. And this one had such unique takes on the memories -- how Draco sees himself versus how Harry sees him are clearly distinguished when they both view the same memory. It's fascinating!

“And besides, your memories are completely inaccurate! You haven’t captured me properly at all – I look like a fucking monster in both of them!”

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“No, you don’t,” Harry sighed. “You look like a terrified kid.”

And again, this pensieve-repairing, glasses-wearing, dare-I-say-competent-again Draco is perfection, and I adored Harry's friendship with Ginny and Dean.

3. Moonfever by @krethes | E, 3k, Remus/Sirius 🐺 I don't typically read Wolfstar, but when I do, I pick through @krethes' Chronicles of Wolfstar, all of which are phenomenal, even the ones I haven't read yet, I'm sure of it. This fic was gritty and raw and tense and dark and had me sucked right in. I adored this glance into who these two are and how perhaps... skewed? their sense of danger is when everything around them is falling apart.

4. The Critiquer by dysonrules | E, 24k 📸My bookmark just says 'absolutely hysterical.' It's rare for me to literally laugh out loud while reading, but this one got me several times over between the *ehem* explicit gifs, the artwork breaking up POVs, the absolutely ridiculous premise of Draco finding employment by critiquing the quality of not only peoples' cocks that are submitted via mail, but the quality of their photography skills, and Harry's Gryffindor-determination to obtain the Critiquer's validation. Side characters were also a blast with this one -- just so much fun. Don't ask me how I hadn't read this one sooner, I've no idea how it's evaded me, but it was a treat to sit down and laugh for an evening.

#drarry #drarry rec list #drarry fic rec #gray does spring cleaning

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offbrandhange · 3 years

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AOT if you were sick | 𝕳𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖈𝖆𝖓𝖓𝖔𝖓𝖘

Headcanons on how some of the AOT boys would help/comfort you when sick! :)

Characters: Armin, Connie, Eren, Erwin, Jean, Levi, Niccolo, Reiner,

Gender: Neutral, no references to readers’ gender ! :)

a/n: I haven’t been feeling well lately so badabam badaboom here we go. Also I am trying a new format because I’m pretty sure when I write the bullet points it looks wonky on mobile?...I dunno man :/

𝕬𝖗𝖒𝖎𝖓 𝕬𝖗𝖑𝖊𝖗𝖙 ~

After telling him you’re sick...

Right off the bat, Armin would ask what your symptoms are. Immediately after telling him he’d rush out to the pharmacy to pick up meds, and probably some comfort food, too.

How does he comfort you?

Armin would comfort you by bringing you things you need like medicine, wet towels, clean clothes, food, etc. Constantly, and I mean constantly asking if you want anything.

He probably would also set up a little sick-station in the living room with a blanket, pillow, cup of water, wet towel, bowl of soup, etc. and put on a TV show you like and just...chill while you watch or nap (if you fall asleep midway through).

Would they take/call off work to take care of you?

Only if you were super sick. He would 1000% be worried about you while at work, though. You’d get “How are you doing” messages every hour, and he’d totally end up annoying the sh*t out of his co-workers for constantly talking about you being ill. Armin would probably also pick up a little snack/gift for you on his way home.

Are they still physically affectionate?

Most likely not. Armin would be scared he’d get sick too, and then you’d have to take care of him. If you begged him for a quick kiss, or you really whined for some cuddles, then maybe he’ll indulge.

𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖓𝖎𝖊 𝕾𝖕𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖗 ~

After telling him you’re sick...

“Dang bro, that sucks.” And that’s all he says.

How does he comfort you?

I think if you asked him for something, he’d get you it willingly and eagerly, but otherwise he’s clueless; He assumes you’re good if you don’t say anything.

Connie would comfort you by hanging out with you. Most likely, he’d sit you down on the couch and play video games with you, like Mario Kart; or he’d show you him killing a really hard boss. I think he’d also send you funny videos/tiktoks, and I mean like, the really dumb ones, where it’s like...a fart sound effect over an image of a truck. Or a, “Can I touch that badonkadonk fool?”

Would they take/call off work to take care of you?

Yup, especially if you asked. I feel like Connie would take any chance he could to take off work, and you being sick would be his opening. He wouldn’t leave you alone all day, either; You’re stuck with him.

Are they still physically affectionate?

Connie does not care if you’re sick. You’re gonna get the same amount of treatment, maybe more if you whine and snuggle into his chest. He thinks you’re even more cute when you’re sick.

𝕰𝖗𝖊𝖓 𝕵𝖆𝖊𝖌𝖊𝖗 ~

After telling him you’re sick...

Eren would say something like, “Oh. Are you alright?” If you said no, he’d make you a snack or ask if you want anything. Afterwards he would chill with you and probably cuddle or snuggle you. I doubt he would really worry, he’d be real calm about it.

How does he comfort you?

He’d bring you something if you needed it. The only time I could see him getting fussy about it though, is if you interrupted him while he was totally invested in a video game or on a work call.

Most definitely snuggles with you in bed. Probably would do something to tease you too, kissing down your neck and saying “Are you better yet? How about now? Are you better yet?” I can see Eren being totally down for an afternoon nap together anytime you wanted.

Would they take/call off work to take care of you?

He would ask you if you wanted/needed him to. If you said yes he would, even if you weren’t really sick. Likewise, if you said you’re fine, but were far from fine, he’d call BS and stay home too; if you kept saying he didn’t need to, it’s very likely his stubborn a*s would argue with you and take off anyways.

Are they still physically affectionate?

Definitely. Eren would still, probably even more than usual, baby the ever-loving sh*t out of you. There’s no escaping his cuddles, kisses, or more...sexual activities.

𝕰𝖗𝖜𝖎𝖓 𝕾𝖒𝖎𝖙𝖍 ~

After telling him you’re sick...

Erwin, like Armin, would ask what’s wrong right away. Except he would completely annoy you by asking a million f*cking questions about your symptoms. He’d probably google them too and list a ton of possibilities that are so far-fetched. He’d end up scaring HIMSELF and forcing you to go to the doctor.

How does he comfort you?

Up your A**. Every five seconds he would be like, “Need something? You’re sure? You’re sure you’re sure? I know I was here five minutes ago, yeah, but I’m just making sure. So you’re sure?”

Pets your head, ruffles your hair. Goes out to pick up medicine, snacks, maybe even flowers. Probably tries to brush your teeth for you. You know, Erwin things.

Would they take/call off work for you?

Y E S. Yes. This man would call off the whole WEEK. He wouldn’t leave you alone, either. The whole damn day he’d be breathing down your NECK. Even if the only discomfort you felt was a scratchy throat. He’d make you call off work too.

Are they still physically affectionate?

I feel like Erwin is on the verge of being either, “Yes, princess, let me hold you.” or, “Oh no, no, no, we can’t be having that. Oh no, no, no. No passing illnesses, sweetie.” If the second were true, the only way to get him off your back would be by threatening to hug him while snot was dripping down your nose. This grown ass man would probably be screaming like a (very deep-voiced) little girl and running for dear life.

𝕵𝖊𝖆𝖓 𝕶𝖎𝖗𝖘𝖈𝖍𝖙𝖊𝖎𝖓 ~

After telling him you’re sick...

Jean would be so FREAKING sweet, and nobody can tell me otherwise. He’d say something like, “Awe, baby. Are you okay? Want anything?” He genuinely cares; although, immediately afterward he did anything nice or caring for you, he’d text all his dude friends and be like “yo man I’m SUCH a good boyfriend.” and brag his a*s off.

How does he comfort you?

He’d ask every once in a while if you needed anything, and he’d randomly bring you stuff like soup or a fresh cup of water. He’d probably feed you it, too.

Depending on what you wanted, Jean would either leave you alone or smother you to death. If you wanted him to leave you alone he’d check in on you every so often, and if you wanted him to smother you, he’d literally follow you all around the house. I’m talking like, cuddling or napping on the couch/bed, or straight up just following you around like an overly-attached child. His arms would be around your waist, chin on your head, and he’d waddle behind you like a d*mn penguin. And that includes trips to the bathroom. He’d probably sit outside the bathroom and wait for you, though.

Would they take/call off work for you?

If you wanted him to, were really sick, or if you were incredibly pitiful and acting like you were on your deathbed. Otherwise, I think he’d still go to work. He would bring home snacks and flowers afterwards though.

Are they still physically affectionate?

Oh my god, Jean would still be all over you. Like, there wouldn’t be a moment you’d be free from his hold. He’d probably still want to have sex with you, too as long as you were feeling well enough for it...The only exception would be if you got too over-heated or over-whelmed, then he’d very sadly hold back. Like a scolded pup, he’d just sit there...watching you...wishing you were in his arms.

𝕷𝖊𝖛𝖎 𝕬𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖗𝖒𝖆𝖓 ~

After telling him you’re sick...

You would tell him you’re not feeling well, and the first thing this man’d say would be, “What is it? You have the sh*ts? Something not coming out?” He’d get you what you needed immediately after you told him what was really wrong, though; but he’d also, very discreetly slip you a box of anti-diarrheals, too, just in case.

How does he comfort you?

Every once in a while he will ask if you need something. He’s not too over-bearing nor distant. Although, he’s probably constantly slipping you hand-sanitzers, and cleaning your room, or anything you’ve touched. It’s for your, and his sake. Oh, and he’s not handing you anything, either; he’s throwing it at you to catch. Or slipping his hand through the door with a bowl of soup/cup of water, and placing it on the floor/nearest surface. Kind of like when a cat pushes their paw through a crack, then disappears, and you’re like, “oh, would you look at that.”

I don’t think Levi would really want to be too close since he’s kind of a clean-freak, so he’d comfort you through, maybe, sending you low-quality cat memes he found on the web. Or he’d put on one of those full-on, ugly, yellow hazard suits and hold your hand while watching a reality-TV show like The Bachelorette meanwhile mocking them to oblivion. You’re legally required to laugh at the comments he makes about the people on the show; he’s doing it to be funny. He’s just awkward.

Would they take/call off work to take care of you?

If you were pitiful, or not that sick, no. If you were genuinely pretty sick, then he’d call off work. He wouldn’t bug you, he’d just...stand in the corner and watch you. Just...he’d be there. Also still in his hazard suit. With his arms crossed.

Are they still physically affectionate?

No. Absolutely not. Not unless you’re talking about him and the cleaning supplies. I think if you tried to go anywhere near him, he’d get really mad and threaten you with a spray-bottle filled with water.

I think he would be upset, though. Like, I could see him having a calendar and just...sadly, squeakily dragging that marker down to form an X over the day to see how long you were sick, waiting ‘till you were better so he could hug you again.

𝕹𝖎𝖈𝖈𝖔𝖑𝖔 ~

After telling him you’re sick...

In a worried, but also kind of loving-scolding way, he’d say something like, “Geez, how’d this happen?” Immediately after he’d make you some homemade soup with fresh ingredients. Only after he would give you your medicine, because it needs a, “full stomach to work.”

Additionally, if he makes you food, don’t tell him if you can’t taste it. Please, god, don’t. He’ll feel like he did all that work for nothing then get annoyed.

How does he comfort you?

Constantly bringing you food or desserts. When he asks if you need anything, his mind jumps to a food or drink instead of medicine or a wet towel, because that’s just his strong-suit.

I feel like he would hang out with you and let you lay your head on his chest while you watched TV together. I picture him saying something like, “Hey babe, let’s watch Hell’s Kitchen.” Or, alternatively, “Hey babe, let’s watch Kitchen Nightmares.” Don’t watch Kitchen Nightmares with him. Those unclean kitchens will make HIM vomit, too.

Would they take/call off work to take care of you?

Niccolo probably wouldn’t call off, but he would make you a whole bunch of yummy meals for you to eat the next day. He’d probably leave you a cute little note too, like a “Feel better, love you! :-D” with hearts all over it.

Are they still physically affectionate?

Depends on what kind of sickness you had. I think if you lost your taste he’d draw the line, simply because he needs to be able to taste the food he makes. Also, it frustrates the sh*t out of him when he loses his taste. Otherwise, I think he’d be down to cuddle, and very limitedly, kiss.

𝕽𝖊𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖗 𝕭𝖗𝖆𝖚𝖓 ~

After telling him you’re sick...

Gets VERY concerned. Wants to take you to the doctor, even if it’s a light illness, because he wants to make sure it’s nothing bad. He wouldn’t leave you alone after you tell him you’re sick, either. Constantly by your side.

How does he comfort you?

You wouldn’t need to ask for anything, because he already has everything for you. You’re surrounded in snacks, bottles of water, blankets, pillows, wet towels, medicine, literally anything you need, it’s already there. He’ll even offer to carry you to the bathroom, just so you don’t have to move.

Reiner would probably cuddle with you and put on a romance, family, or Disney movie. If it’s extra emotional, it’s gonna make him extra emotional. He will be squeezing you for dear life and just saying stuff like, “Boy, I don’t know what I’d do without you...”

Would they take/call off work to take care of you?

Yes, even if all you had was the sniffles, Reiner would have already called off, and make you call off too. He just thinks that’s what you should do if a loved one is sick. If he left you alone, he’d get worried you’d end up falling or unable to get something you need. He wants to be there for you.

Are they still physically affectionate?

Reiner would, but in a much more sweet way. He’s genuinely really worried for you, and doesn’t like seeing you sick. So be prepared for him to constantly be holding you with your head on his chest, and him peppering kisses all over your face.

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lilydalexf · 3 years

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Old School X is a project interviewing X-Files fanfic authors who were posting fic during the original run of the show. New interviews are posted every Tuesday.

Interview with Parrotfish

Parrotfish has 20 stories at Gossamer. For many of my interviews I wonder what’s wrong with me for having posted so few fic recs for an author over the years, and Parrotfish is for sure one of them. (What’s wrong with me is what’s wrong with XF fandom - there’s an overwhelming number of amazing fics.) Check out her stories, including gems like Twelfth Voyage and the Caught in the Act series that’s heavy MSR and ends with a long casefile. Big thanks to Parrotfish for doing this interview.

Does it surprise you that people are still interested in reading your X-Files fanfics and others that were posted during the original run of the show (1993-2002)?

It doesn’t surprise me now, but there was a long period when it did. When I started writing fanfic, I thought of it as fleeting and ephemeral, never expecting it to have any lasting power. Mostly I was grateful if we just didn’t get sued for copyright infringement. When it started to become clear that fanfic had permanence, I was gobsmacked. But here we are.

What do you think of when you think about your X-Files fandom experience? What did you take away from it?

For me, it was a very positive experience. I managed to steer clear of most flame wars and unpleasantness (in XF fandom, anyway). And I made friends I’m still in touch with today – that is absolutely the best part.

Social media didn't really exist during the show's original run. How were you most involved with the X-Files online (atxc, message board, email mailing list, etc.)?

ATXC, baby! I know it makes me sound like a dinosaur, but I actually miss usenet.

What did you take away from your experience with X-Files fic or with the fandom in general?

X-Files fic and fandom is where I learned that wanting to tell new stories, or retell existing ones with a new twist, is not a childish impulse, but a really valid, creative endeavor. And also, that smut is good. Well, good smut is good. Bad smut is funny.

What was it that got you hooked on the X-Files as a show?

Compelling characters responding to impossible circumstances, plus a really creative use of genre storytelling to reflect the times.

What got you involved with X-Files fanfic?

I honestly don’t remember how I stumbled across ATXC, but once I did, I think the elapsed time between reading my first fanfic and writing one could be measured in nanoseconds.

What is your relationship like now to X-Files fandom?

Completely nonexistent. Back in the day, I would never have believed you if you’d told me that I would someday be indifferent not just to XF fandom, but to the XF itself. But honestly, I am, other than a vague sense of nostalgia.

Were you involved with any fandoms after the X-Files? If so, what was it like compared to X-Files?

My first fandom predates XF by decades – Star Trek. After XF, I was very involved in just one (Doctor Who), and nominally in a couple more. As crazy and argumentative as XF fandom could be, I felt DW fandom was worse, probably in large part because the internet had exploded, and there were just so many people involved. DW fandom ended up being a much less positive experience than XF fandom. I felt that people had abandoned all pretense of being supportive or kind. When I realized that meanness was starting to suck me in, I walked away.

Who are some of your favorite fictional characters? Why?

This could take all day, so I’ll just randomly pick one: Captain James T. Kirk, because he (and Star Trek) was my first fannish obsession. You never get over your first.

Do you ever still watch The X-Files or think about Mulder and Scully?

Nope. But I suppose I got a liftetime’s worth of M&S in just a few years.

Do you ever still read X-Files fic? Fic in another fandom?

XF, no. Other fandoms, almost never. I dunno – the shine seems to be off that apple.

Do you have any favorite X-Files fanfic stories or authors?

You know, it’s been so long, it’s hard to remember. Of course, Iolokus by MustangSally and RivkaT springs to mind. I’m hesitant to mention various others whom I only remember by their real names (and many of whom published under their real names early on – we never imagined that would become a problem!). But I do want to mention Leyla Harrison, who wrote so feelingly about the Scully cancer arc as she herself battled, and ultimately succumbed to cancer. Later, a character was named for her. She was a friend.

What is your favorite of your own fics, X-Files and/or otherwise?

Sub Rosa, which was an installment in my otherwise forgettable, mostly smutty Caught in the Act series. No idea where the inspiration for that came from. It was written entirely on trains commuting to work.

Do you think you'll ever write another X -Files story? Or dust off and post an oldie that for whatever reason never made it online?

Mmmm….nope.

Do you still write fic now? Or other creative work?

It’s been a while.

What's the story behind your pen name?

I used to scuba dive a lot. I liked parrotfish, and I loved that it was a fish named for a bird.

Do your friends and family know about your fic and, if so, what have been their reactions?

Mostly no, or very little. It’s my own private little world.

Is there a place online (tumblr, twitter, AO3, etc.) where people can find you and/or your stories now?

Nope. It’s all just floating out there in the ether somewhere.

Is there anything else you'd like to share with fans of X-Files fic?

There are no bad story ideas, only badly written stories.

(Posted by Lilydale on March 16, 2021)

#old school x #xfiles fanfic #xf fanfic #xf fanfic author interviews #parrotfish

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ddarker-dreams · 4 years

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Part Five Yanderes around their Darling

i wanted to do yandere headcanons of my favorite part five characters so here we Go

Bruno Bucciarati

Bucciarati takes a natural approach of getting to know you, if you can call it that. He eases up his more serious side around you, wanting to come off as someone that you can truly be yourself around. He has to hold himself back from constantly seeking our your attention when he first starts to charm you, not wanting to come off as strongly as he feels.

He goes along with things you want to do. Even if it’s not really his taste, he’ll just focus on you and your reactions. You might even catch him staring at you occasionally if you’re perceptive enough, but he’ll deny it with a light blush on his face before changing the subject.

Bucciarati has already gone through the trouble of meeting your family, and they absolutely adore him. You would be surprised over them casually mentioning him, not having known that Bucciarati knew them. They’d speak of how he’s such a helpful young man, and how you two would be a great couple. It’s 100% intentional on Bucciarati’s part.

He wants to demonstrate how he’d be a sweetheart to you, how he’d treat you like royalty. Always offering to take you out and paying for your food, to fancy restaurants that are normally for A list celebrities. If you were ever eyeing up a piece of clothing, he’d buy it for you without you even needing to ask.

Narancia Ghirga:

He could spend time with you nonstop and genuinely love every second of it. It can be tiring after a while, since he would insist on having your attention throughout your time together. He doesn’t care for other people talking to you, always giving them a distant glare before returning his attention to you.

There’s always been a hint of something darker with Narancia. He doesn’t see the point in hiding his more violent side from you, but he doesn’t flaunt it unnecessarily either. If someone was ever bothering you, he’d flick out his knife without a hint of care.

But he’d reassure you that he would never harm you, he adores you too much after all! Whether or not you believe him is up to you, but he wouldn’t even give you the opportunity to gain space from him. He’d be in places you frequent often, wanting every chance to see you.

Very obviously clingy. He doesn’t see the point in covering it up. Narancia would threaten people that acted too chummy with you, or outright maiming them if he felt they went too far. All of your attention should be on him, after all.

Guido Mista:

There really isn’t anything suspicious with how Mista acts around you. He’s lighthearted and makes the time fly by, always jumping on any opportunity to have fun with you. He tries to have physical contact with you at all times, even when you’re still friends.

His arm will be around you almost all the time, under the guise of friendliness. But the way he occasionally squeezes you against him makes you wonder if his intentions are purely platonic as he suggests. You’d need to be very firm on getting him to stop, otherwise he’ll play off your suggestion as a joke.

Mista loves showing off in front of you. Whether it be subtly flexing his muscles when reaching to get you something, or casually belittling someone you dislike by saying he could take them down without issue. It always seems innocent enough, as he’ll stare at you with a carefree grin; but he’s closely watching your reaction.

His Stand hangs around you as well, always wanting a piece of your attention. Mista knows he shouldn’t get envious of his own Stand, since it’s technically his soul, but that doesn’t stop him. He’s more tame on his obsession with you, but his Stand almost gives him away. Speaking about how much they’ve missed you, Number Five normally being the one to admit it.

Giorno Giovanna:

He asks you lots of open ended questions to hear you speak. He loves the sound of your voice, and your interest in different things. Giorno has already prepared well in advance what he wants to say to you, putting together the best words to leave a positive impression.

Giorno is reserved around you, smoothly dodging any questions that could possibly reveal his occupation at first. He would always bring the conversation back to you, wanting to focus on listening. He doesn’t intend on hiding his job from you forever, he just doesn’t think know is the best time to tell you. He doesn’t want your view of him to change.

He tries to hide it to the best of his ability, but you might be able to pick up a hint of urgency in some of his friendly suggestions. It’s subtle but he can’t entirely control his true desires for you. The way his smile almost falls apart when you say you’re too busy to see him at his next suggestion, or when you speak too highly of someone that isn’t him.

You’re going to notice a lot of small bugs around you. Ladybugs randomly appearing on your hand, butterflies hovering around your head... unless Giorno has explained his Stand’s power to you, it won’t make much sense. But that means Giorno is personally checking in on you, “coincidentally” running into you.

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notmoreflippingelves · 4 years

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Reading Asks

I was tagged by @saemi-the-dreamer

hardcover or paperback --Depends on the book but unless it’s one I plan on re-reading multiple times, I go paperback

rent or buy --Depends on the book; I use the library a lot but for certain books or vacations/other times when I know I’ll be doing a lot of reading, I’ll buy

reads in silence or reads with music

standalone or series (Depends; when I was younger I was more into series, but now that I’m an adult with less time to read, I tend to read more standalone but I love it when I find a series I like.)

annotations or pristine pages --Are we talking like professional annotations like footnotes, etc, or like someone just writing in the margins on their own? I never write in or highlight my books, but when I’m reading a classic, I do prefer to find an edition with copious footnotes by academics

ebook or physical copy --Depends on the book. I used to be a complete book snob about kindles. But then I got one and now I’m obsessed with it. I still like to have hard copies of certain books ( especially ones that have illustrations/maps/lists of characters) so I can easily consult them. But otherwise, I’m fine with eBooks especially for books I’m not planning to re-read.

dog ears or bookmarks --I almost never dog-ear but I have been known to do it when I can’t find a bookmark. I also tend to lose nice bookmarks easily and end up using receipts/random scraps of paper, etc as bookmarks

mismatched series or complete set --unfortunately both; sadly a fair few of the series I enjoyed growing up abruptly decided to change the cover design in the middle of the series; why would they do that? and usually the new covers were less good overall; so I sort of got stuck with the mismatched volumes as a result. *le sigh*)

cover matters or you don’t judge -- It depends. Naturally, I’m more drawn to books with attractive covers, but honestly the title and the blurb itself matter far more to me than the cover image itself.

lend books or keep them to yourself-- Depends on the person and the book (i.e. how likely I am to re-read it, if it’s part of a series I like, etc) , but overall, I’m less likely to lend out books unless I’m sure I’m done with them.

enjoys lit classes or despises them -- I miss my lit classes so muuuucch. I even miss the papers. Sometimes I find myself randomly doing complex “literary analysis” type takes randomly (and often on non-book forms of media), because the urge to analyze the *symbolism* and themes will never leave me.

browses shops or orders online-- Both. I mean to be honest, I’m more likely to actually buy the book online (or receive it as a gift), but bookstores are a great place to scout out what’s out there and be aware of things. Especially old and quirky ones that aren’t a chain.

reads reviews or goes in blind-- Depends on the book. I have recently become extremely addicted to goodreads, so I tend to consult their user reviews for a book I’m curious about than scout out formal professional reviews. But often if I just come across a book in a store or library that I like the sound off enough to start reading right away, I don’t necessarily feel the need to check public opinion before I start.

unreturned books or clean library record -- As of right now, I am in the clear. Granted I have lost a handful of books over the years, but really not that many and I am pretty reliable about paying late fines right away.

rereads or once was enough-- Depends on the book, but unless I really didn’t like it, I will probably pick it up again at some point.

fanfic enthusiast or a stickler for canon -- Depends on the book. There are a lot of books I’ve loved that I’ve never felt the need to seek out and/or create fic for, and others (even ones that I objectively like less) that I’ve read multiple fics.

deep reader or easily distracted-- Is both an option? I read multiple books at once semi-regularly in order to keep my mind fully engaged. But I also often get “in the zone” when reading and am capable of intense hyperfocus. I also tend to be a speed-reader overall, and when properly focused, I can devour like 400 page books within like a day or less.

must read the book before seeing the movie or order doesn’t matter-- It depends on how well-known the book is--relative to the movie. Like there are several films that I was not aware were books until later (The first example that comes to mind is The Princess Bride) But if a book is well-known enough in its own right and I’m consciously aware that both film and book versions exist, I usually make a point to seek out the book first. Interestingly enough, the times when I’ve seen the film before reading the book, I’m more likely to enjoy them both--whereas reading the book first can sometimes “ruin” the movie for me.

has neat bookshelves or messy bookshelves -- bold of you to assume anything of mine is neat. (Although to be fair, my bookshelves are much more put together than my desk, kitchen table, etc).

skips ahead or resists temptation -- If it’s a big enough book with a lot riding on it, I have been known to read at least the last few pages--just to give me a little hint of what I’m getting in for. Surprisingly spoilers have never been a dealbreaker for me, and I’m often more likely to enjoy something if I have a sense that it’s coming. (Obviously, I don’t do this with mystery/crime novels as so much of the enjoyment of the work as a whole depends on the ‘surprise’ ending.

reads aloud or in your head

I’m tagging @quitequiteblue, @moocowmoocow, @combefaerie for now--as I am pretty sure you are all readers.

#about me

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Session 19

We were almost all in attendance for Session 19! But for Zira ( @heliocentricgeometric) and she was sorely missed. Unfortunately, two of us got sick halfway through the session so it was cut short.

However, we had Highsummer shenanigans! Quite a bit of them.

So without further ado...

(Read more.)

We’re back in Ankh, and Gabriel has let Balthazar know (with kind sibling love) that the party is back in the city. Balthazar is very happy about this, I assure you.

Rhodey ( @rebaobsessions) and Tony go shopping at the beginning for a pouch for Tony’s magical amulet that has an unfortunate tendency to burn him. The pouch is a bit too big at first.

Reba: Worst comes to worst, Rhodey can sew.

Alatar ( @the-grey-hunt): If you make it with love, it insulates better.

Awkwardness ensues once we’re on the first day of Highsummer; no one speaks.

DM: I do need someone other than me to say something eventually.

DJ (doxblogsstuff) is woken up very rudely by the sun. Zira is gone because helio is gone but the in-game reason is that she was too excited for presents and so had to excuse herself because otherwise she would start snooping.

DJ: Whyyy did I pick an east-facing window?

Downstairs, questions are had about what exactly goes on in Highsummer?

Tony: What does the first day of Highsummer normally entail?

Reba: Alatar, what does the first day of Highsummer involve?

(There’s so much; I’m not listing all of it.)

Balthazar is supposed to join us! As is Hannah! (Because yes, they’re both in Ankh!)

DJ: Probably a good idea for me to get to know Uncle Balthazar anyway.

Tony: Are you going to call him that to his face?

DJ: Maaaaybe.

Bob ( @lynnnnnnnnnnmnnnnnnnnnnnnnmnnnmn [with...too many ns and ms and no]) and Luna ( @imagine1117) are downstairs with the cats.

Lynn: Hug with the cats, or without?

imagine: With.

DM: They deserve to participate in this.

There’s jousting going on as well! Tony suggests Rhodey can join because he’s good at that kind of stuff, isn’t he?

Rhodey: I never learned how to joust.

DM (quietly): It's a lawless sport.

(Rhodey is against joining jousting, much to Tony’s [not serious] disappointment.)

Balthazar and Hannah join us now, so the group gets to meet the distant member of Gabriel’s family they haven’t seen before.

DJ: If that's Uncle Balthazar, does that make you Aunt Hannah?

DM: Balthazar has a look like he's not sure whether to be insulted.

Discussion is had on what the group would like to do, with options for the feast/sacrifice at the temple or the joust.

Bob (softly, with feeling): Joust.

Hannah (raises hand): I have to agree. Joust.

Some others agree. Tony’s not really for or against it.

Hannah: One more?

Luna (quiet, deadpan): Joust.

It’s decided to do the joust!

...Only when we go there, the joust hasn’t started. It’s still being set up. So, disappointed, the group decides what to do now.

Who wants to go to the temple?

DM: It's perfectly acceptable to go over to Pelor's temple and say "Hey, thanks for making the sun."

Bob and Luna decide to go to the temple and check things out there. I think the rest of the party was like “we’re gonna wander around randomly” and check out the noodle stand Balthazar and Tony found the other day. And JARVIS did a thing?

DM: Tony's like, "This isn't what I build you to do!" and JARVIS does not care

inu: Exactly.

Bob and Luna get into shenanigans at the temple when they meet a jouster who will be jousting in the joust and ask the jouster how one can join (they’re angling to get Rhodey into the thing).

Knight Nonzuemver: Anybody could buy a shield and a horse and paint something on it. The shield, not the horse.

(The jouster is supposed to have a Russian accent. Alatar has no idea how to do a Russian accent.)

Luna: Nice to meet you, Nonzu--(trails off in a mumble)

DM: Perfect! Got it in one.

The two get information on joining the joust and now have a plan of action.

Bob: You know that this means!

DM: ...I do?

Luna: No?

(sad sound of crickets)

Bob and Luna epically fail their quest to try and sign Rhodey up for the joust, which is for the best because Rhodey would have been greatly displeased at the unexpected surprise.

The joust does start the next day, and our entire party (plus Balthazar and Hannah) are there.

DJ sits on Rhodey's shoulders for the joust.

Tony: Your height is built on lies.

DJ sticks his tongue out.

Tony: Well, Zira's not here, so someone's got to point it out.

DJ is unexpectedly hired by the Alchemists’ Guild for a job while the joust is going! Tony goes with him because DJ looks nervous and he’s not that interested in the joust.

DM: That's right, I put some plot in here!

DJ doesn’t know what’s happening.

Dox: That's the closest I can do as a woman to having my voice break.

The job is interesting and DJ will do just fine as Tony assures him.

DJ: I think being me is the worst thing possible. I don't think they want this to blow up in their faces.

Later, Rhodey gets into an arm wrestling competition because Tony encouraged him. ;) He wins.

DM: They give you a pamphlet on the way out.

Tony flatters Rhodey’s strength.

DJ: Rhodey...Tony thinks you're stronk and manly.

(Well, wouldn’t you??)

DJ starts the job and does pretty well! It’s interesting stuff; they’re dealing with the highly illegal substance of...blackpowder. DJ is so tempted but also being very responsible.

DM: After a few days DJ starts smelling like black powder [...] Just a vaguely combustible smell.

Back at the joust, sometime in the morning, we are approached by a jouster who thinks she’s being sabotaged. She was pointed our way by someone...familiar.

inu: who do we know who has white hair and - oh! Zira!

imagine: That's bad parenting, Tony, not even knowing what your daughter looks like.

(To be fair, it’s not like we go by character descriptions all the time.)

(Also Tony: I don’t have a daughter - what are you talking about?)

The course of our investigation leads us to a tiefling we’re suspecting is behind the sabotage, but we’re still trying to find out who it is and where they are when two of our members are taken out at the knees by being sick.

So that’s where we left off for this session! Next one is more Highsummer shenanigans and presents.

#d&d campaign #doxblogsstuff #the-grey-hunt #rebaobsessions #thechaoticwave #imagine1117 #heliocentricgeometric

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mvndrvke-archive · 5 years

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starter call !!

i’ve got a bunch of new followers ( hello! ) so it’s time for another starter call! even if we’ve never interacted before, as long as we’re mutuals, feel free to request a starter, either in the comments or in my askbox!

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i now also have my verses list so you can check out what fandoms i have verses in and for what characters, as well as tags directing you to threads in said tags. you can just send me the name of a verse/fandom if you wanna interact in that fandom and/or don’t know what character you wanna interact with!

multis if you’ve got a particular character you’d like to interact with one of mine, lmk, otherwise i’ll pick randomly from your muse list!

#starter call !#i'm too lazy to do individual starter calls rn

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elegantminecraftknowitall · 4 years

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Minecraft Monster Traps

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An asteroid is bearing down on the planet of Future City. A planet is on the trajectory of the asteroid. Future City is in Danger. which minecraft mob are you . Go to %appdata% from run. Go to the .minecraft/saves folder. If the “saves” folder does not exist you may create saves folder. Drag extracted map folder into that folder. Atropos is the identify of the eldest of the three sisters of destiny in Greek mythology, the one accountable for slicing the thread of a mortals life with the shears. It's also the title of this very cool map! Go to your %appdata%/.minecraft folder. Open the “saves” folder. Unzip the map you downloaded, and put the unzipped folder into the saves folder. You should now be all set to benefit from the Atropos 2 map, have fun! Puzzle maps aim to check your drawback-solving abilities. They usually require you to complete a certain task with a view to proceed to the next puzzle. PortalCraft map Minecraft PE relies on the favored recreation. This map requires PE Portal gun mod by Desno365. Kagio - Minecraft Resources will have loads of challenges where you need thing logical.

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De trut bro

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When you see me putting up structure at the rural home come and cut me, never will you find me there me with my wife if chance allow dweling there maybe when the parents are dead or not. I have told ya in advance that never will i set my dweling there, if am seen maybe i have gone out 4 funeral or to pick some medication bro and bet this dude. Please leave me alone guys.

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You can buy a cheap welding machine and a grinder 4 ya business or house where you put a socket outside just to power them in the evening and morning as even-though you still use a padlock to close the door but one to 2 lock opening is welded with a thick iron wire ringlike and in the morning you cut it to know if one broke in2 ya house as the new padlocks are bristle so you better teller the owner of FLY CIRCLE to make the new type of keys which are hard to copy to craft to make and are not bristle, very hard to break them period then burglary will be reduced or the fellow will be hard cutting the door or a thing of the past bro. So they want population to grow to facilitate this. Grown ups are just involved in begging foods daily at the vendor, in war, hooliganism, strikes and demonstrations as the have somewhere at night to chip their hands to.

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Buy the padlock below abroad not from the shop but you can do that from places like the shelter, you can google the shelter per city as shelters in Minneapolis or Wichita but from the homeless people directly which makes it hard to be known. Click the link below

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Smoking as well many people in the dark next to the dug deep pool makes any gadgets as long as you are evenly surrounding the pool walking- king of the jew to cement the truth but such gadget if you know they were made this way may take you to hell coz the other side its hazardous to the smoker. Worker parable to cement the truth bro.

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Future song means to the Africans that we have already known what we wanted to know so lets deviate bro, where they are in a place like the moon or desert bro. Who is able to see where a car/gadget is from by directly looking at it in revelation 5 whether from uk, mexico or China. The root of David after putting a bob coin on the palm of his hand and holding it a little while then meditate shortly. Cyber in Africa can build a city after a camera is put to monitor the flow of people where we can count how my minute they have spent as well as printing and photocopying and many in Nairobi have capitalized on this bro to build the city alongside selling of banana, apple, maize choma, sausages and melons.

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Gadgets like missiles, some jets and other machines are made from a lofty high but from a gorge, inclination, dug big pool which is deep by sprinkling of saliva, sperms or sewerage water dude.

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Second death were one died as a kid then went to hell not fire but brought to the earth via the vent not incarnation. These people disturb, smooth skined and wants big life not wanting progress of others. If they know of this from you they kill you. King of the jew to cement the truth, they are just awaiting the second death described in the book of revelation Bor, aborigins, far, mbali if translated dude. click the link below dudes 4 full data

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Even the German father mother Mr Edom as Esau who Jacob the polish father took his bath right had Guyana blood. The war in Germoney brought the polish into USA 4 us to know their character of wanting or taking peoples things by force like they did to Esau, ES End Signs bro, Empire state, most states were built with 2goinvoice money and the technology most nations have know and is worrying the USA. Guyana people love much sex just like Edom did who was hunting for the women as pursuing/seducing them not real hunter and it was figurative when he brought stew back home 4 Jacob to Eat as have sex with dude and Get this clear, I have lived b4 time.

Nyolo kebi neywak marach ma, kang’amo tong gi ojala madik, says eunice, pamela confirming en-hamano. amanda gi mochanda nini imefanya nyimi yako x 3, halafu owacho ang’omuwiche jokanyama kose lit toakia x3, he couldnt stop that all night at bar kalare b4 the drone took him off plainlands hotel in the middle of the night. If you eat plain rice and give it to meditation when you put the minds of people to your mind, rather the picture of people, you see a cusket in the country they were buried to signify second death and thats how its know. Now what do hindu need, they came here to wait 4 kebi and now wants to get into his logging by wanting the password like an infant? Fuck that dude, it needs a Cain bro to cane not like it did to abel bro. King of the jew to cement the truth.

They again make money via many interview with the bus company if those people to be interview board that bus like Easy Coach and the very people sometimes come from the interview surrounding but forge receipt to be payed as if they came from far and they eat with the people who advertised the job, the bus company sometimes and the people who posses the big man syndrome like the dignitaries. They call many people 4 one job to maximize the profits. Susan jomathindo gi blochawa bwana, we used to partake 3 bottles of black&white but now we can only afford one, so what can we do to maintain the respect they ask? Well susan we will give you everyday an extra 100 shillings 4 this awesome deal, just bring to our desk 3 botles but 2 are of water but when dusk fall you return them 4 the next day 4 respect. Miss Susan is the deal sealed asking achayo mochayo G not acher in Genesis 49 or jeremiah chapter tisa/nine.

They need to make a 1 tonne safe or with holes that you can put bolts to cement on the ground that thiefs cant break into and that why its called a safe not just what they put on papers as safe. It should have a key as well or the 3 digit pascode of taking it forward to rest on 1 number then back in the middle the forward again on a certain number to open the safe box, am championing this and this more than to be the president of kenya, padlocks should also be made not of an opening key but the code system like in the USA shelters bro. How many times should i have to say/explain this. Accept you are poor or poverty then we forge a head kenyans, dont be hard and silly, derails us period.

The tall people had utility of cutting fire wood long time and thats why they used to be tolerated but now techmo-ology has gotten them handy, we go wood cutters which are cheap we can buy and use at home or electricity which is cheap has gotten into peoples homestead to heat/cook and thats why partly they are very upset/rude. If you take an inverter and connect to a motor bike wet cell then to the cutter like in the link below you cut you big log even someone below the age of 10 yrs so over tall people above 6 ft in height think twice. Hindus have now be-friended some other fellow nearby, they even come with their kid but alongside carry fake things like medicine or certain foods they have bewitched to replace with and sell to other fellows. Stop this dude. They include mandazi, sweets, soda, salt, yellow diabetic added flour etc.

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Uhuru wa kenyatta is sickening gay sending motor bike riders to ambush people take their key and still from their premise/house or just rob you in pretense of a fight- put up a fight song ft sean paul. They want to grab you from behind the big bodied riders and behave like they are raping/fucking you from behind. Very very bad but still mwana wa nyuba with kikuyouths not old.

Click the link below to see how after meditation you come to see the accomplice and these criminals. If you put one bob/currency coin of any nation you see this but other denominations cheats you. WSU Kansas do me a letter informing me that you cant pay me so the shit stops, obama malia, vales of wsu among many others are eyeing this cash come what may to the point of wanting my own life to impersonate another to withdraw from the bank or find a person who transform. WSU come to an hotel and make it open for the said kevin nelson omondi as per the green card or Kenya ID to come then you negotiate then proceed to a bank like kcb or Equity where mr nelson claims to have an a/c the credit his a/c or not or make arrests. Stop sending money blindly for hooligans dude.

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How to dis-enable a facebook or tumblr account is the same with how you dis-enabled your Gmail a/c you open that fb/tumblr a/c with, go to settings then write your old pasward and on the google bar or ward write unreadable script like YTHFGD4578HGBV randomly that you cant read then copy paste on your FB or tumblr a/c or just cut b4 you copy paste into your fb/tumblr a/c, if you do this it means you have dis-enable all the recovery options with gmail as well as you cant remember your pas-code if you remove the ward/google bar tab. Friends but if you open a new a/c you can see your old tumblr/fb postings, google this out dude, vineyard & worker parable and the only thing to do is to greet each other bro. Be real and accept defeat. Click these links bro to guide you….

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UK is poor coz they built the country via 2goinvoice.com 4 over along time so they must except they came from Missouri state and sedgwick county was the one which was there with Wichita as its city but the rest of kansas was a lake b4 the land went up to make it a plane, that water body they shared with Colorado, Oklahoma and Nebraska to solve the whole bible process coz Missouri state with sedgwick county got wheat and rich than uk, its better off and its a blessing in disguise- Isiah i will humble Egypt will be fulfilled bro. Click the link below..

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Again they do elegant weddings, pride in sports league and posh cars which are expensive but easy to make. Apart from getting money from all their branches of their banks all-over the world like Barclay and stanchart and remit back home to fund their economies they as well get money from their British air to do the same and gambling as sport betting upon which i will personally sensitize people to stop on such me kevinelson as alias kebi as associates say. An ngamarach nyithindwa, okaber dawe, miya post no the akwelo to egola kaka jakuo with the 1st 2 months of being in office or i do a tattoo bro and tell God on judgement they were disturbing me to infinity bro and still escape hell fire. Mathew 21 End signs Es, estate, Estonia, ester quine bro. America was majorly built with artificial tea AT or synthetic tea st, start, stranded- which they use their large ships to sell to countries in the middle East- the Arab world which is made out of grass which any tribe can make by hurling of sperms from lofty high or sprinkling of sewage water onto the grass just from the same level dude.

Kesho, chakre next week achako bete eyamo kenda gi atleast 100-200 people, am starting to be all alone on the air getting the smell of the air wanting to touch the clouds bro. Dont just belittle me that way fellows. Ketwangi yawho-oyi, get to see, tazama vijana my steps as moves.

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mondeparker-blog · 5 years

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De trut

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undead-park · 5 years

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Rules

Welcome to the rules page! Please make sure to read through these before sending an application/joining!

It’s important to read through and follow both the general and IC rules on the server itself. That was somewhat obvious.

You have to be 17+ to join the server

You can have up to 4 muses. They can be canon/OC,it’s up to you. Note that these muses can't be from the same gang,so you can't have Craig and Token or Stan and Kyle.

Check the masterlist,it’s regularly updated

Please make sure to choose factions for your muse(s). There are 5,and then factionless survivors. NOTE: Keep in kind that if you don't choose a faction for your muse(s),they will be put in one of the five. There is a 1/6 chance for them to be a factionless survivor. The reason for this is that otherwise,everyone'll want to be a factionless survivor and that's not fun. I use a random number generator to determine which faction the muse will go to.

In this house we don’t allow sexism,racism,transphobia,lgbtaphobia, nazis, terfs/swerfs,maps or anything of the sort. I know some muses are horrible,but you yourself can be like this,it'll get you banned.

Be nice,and please don’t fight among each other. If you have any issues with something or someone that you can’t sort out in PMs,ask an admin for help.

You’ll need to look at the characters list,just in case you want to play as a canon character someone else is already playing as. Don’t get mad if you can’t play a canon character because of that,either. We’re all mature people here.

Keep the main chats,both OOC and IC SFW. There are NSFW channels for NSFW topics. Keep it there.

It's okay if a character is a little OOC,but don't go overboard with the OOC stuff. Please.

Please do NOT force ships/smut on people. If you are politely asked to stop, please do. Make sure you communicate your intentions with your roleplaying partners clearly

Try to stay active. Post at least 3 or 4 times a week,and mention if you won’t be able to post. Inform an admin if you’re leaving the server

Don’t go picking fights with people because you dislike the character or how they’re played. Don’t go trying to get them to ditch muses because of that either. I know there are some characters that can be problematic. However, that does not give you right to be rude.

Do not randomly invite people without informing admins who they are.

Keep in mind that this is post apocalyptic South Park,where cults and cannibalism are a thing,where raiders put their victims’ heads on sticks,where people are gonna be horrible. There are a lot of triggering topics,such as gore,violence,alcohol abuse and torture that are gonna be played.

If you kill a muse off,that muse will be put up as {Dead/Deceased} on the masterlist. Said death will be permanent,so nobody’ll be able to play that character again. Not even you. So think before you do anything crazy.

No romantic relationships between family members or between adult and kid or person and animal. We don’t support pedophilia,beastiality nor do we support incest. If you wanna roleplay that shit,you’re gonna have to find yourself another group...or just like...fall off the earth or something.

Under no circumstances are you allowed to kill other people’s characters,no matter who or what they are,without their explicit persmission. If you want to get one of your own characters killed,just make sure the people you’re roleplaying with are okay with it. It also needs to be discussed with an admin. Faction leaders can’t be killed off. Neither can people involved in big plots. Everything to to be discussed.

Try to interact with others and not just roleplay with yourself. That’s why it’s a roleplay in the first place.So people’s characters can interact with each other

Drama IC is encouraged. Just don’t overdo it or do anything extreme without informing admins and the rest. We can discuss it. Let’s not constantly have big drama/angst. It tires people out,and can be very draining.

Don’t godmod/powerplay/control others’ muses in any way. You will be warned if you are. Report any godmodding to an admin. Unless that person gave you permission to. Don’t get muses into dangerous situations while the person isn’t online.

Remember to pick a muse/muses you know you’ll rp for a long time. Please don’t pick a muse you know you’ll abandon after two or three days.

A character can be reserved for 3 days {Unless you give a valid reason to hold on for longer}. After that,the character will no longer be reserved.

Currently favoring canon character above OCs,but OCs are welcome {Check the OC guide for a few pointers}

If you are going to be gone for an extended period of time, whether it be for school, vacation, or other personal reasons, inform an admin beforehand so we don’t kick your character and make them available for the public.

Other roleplayers might have opinions and headcanons differing from your own. Please respect those.

If you have headcanons involving other taken characters, please discuss them with the respective roleplayers and get their consent before establishing them.

All other rules will be on the server itself,but,if anything needs to be added here,it will be added. Feel free to suggest/ask.

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pomegranate-salad · 6 years

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Pom’s Summer reads (as she was stuck in the hospital)

Hey guys ! Sorry I haven’t been around in a while. The reason is… I was back in the psych ward. Mental health is no fun. But this time around, I was so bored out of my mind that I actually took a look at the scarcely furnished, yet surprisingly eclectic hospital library. Which consisted of two shelves of donated books in various states of decay. But since beggars can’t be choosers, I went and started reading randomly selected books from this motley collection. And I thought it would be fun to make a reading list out of it to share my findings. I have terrible ideas.

So, here’s what I read over the last two weeks :

- Mythologies by Roland Barthes

Genre : Essay – Philosophy

Length : average

Available in English : partially

I had only read excerpts of this staple of cultural criticism before, so I thought it was high time I read the whole thing. This takes a look to the making of modern myths from a Marxist perspective, finding meaning in items as deceptively trivial as laundry detergent and haircuts in movies. This book consists of a first part made of a series of small commentaries, and a second part that takes a deeper look into the mechanisms and power of myth making. Some of the essays of the first part are not included in the English version of this book, presumably because the references studied were too “French” to speak to foreign readers. The references as a whole have aged (I had to google quite a few things, even as a French reader) but it speaks to the quality of the commentary that the thoughts expressed in this book are still relevant to our modern culture. You can probably find one of its most famous bits online, an essay about wrestling and the theatrical culture it illustrates.

This is an important and interesting book, but one that’s maybe a bit arid to read cover to cover : I found picking it up at intervals to read one essay or two was the best way to enjoy this book. You can of course also check out Barthes’ highly influential essay on the Death of the Author, but I also enjoyed his lesser-known essay The pleasure of the Text and his collection of Critical essays.

- The Sand Child by Tahar Ben Jelloun

Genre : Novel

Length : average

Available in English : Yes

Content warning : explicit sexual content

This was a weird, weird but pretty amazing one. Assuredly the best surprise of the lot. This starts off as a straightforward tale of a girl raised as a boy by a traditionalist father in modern Morocco as told by a storyteller on a marketplace, but it quickly devolves into several levels of metatextuality and dreamlike elements until story, characters and storyteller are interweaved into a reflexion about the nature of stories itself.

Aptly enough, this reminded most of Sandman, but also of Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon, both excellent things of which to remind someone. This is also the rare reflexion on gender roles and identity within the context of Islamic culture. But most of all, this is all written with a unique style, as if the author was drunk on language ; it’s a bit hard to get into, but it’s also captivating at the same time. Of all the books in this list, this is the one I would reread again and again just to try and understand all its levels. If you like this kind of surreal literature, definitely check this one out.

- Oyster by John Biguenet

Genre : Novel

Length : average to long

Content warning : mild violence

This was a frustrating one. It’s not a great book, yet it could have been one. This is yet another story of rivalry, secrets and revenge between two poor white families, this time living from oyster farming in Louisiana in the late fifties. The plot is fairly standard, and narrated in such a way that it constantly gets in the way of its dramatic potential. The writing is I think the problem here, especially around dialogue and plot progression, making the whole thing feel flat. Which is a shame because when the book lingers on details of the life of poor oyster farmers, it can be remarkably evocative.

This is the kind of book I want to put in a shaker and shake to put each element back where it belongs. I’m not difficult when it comes to Southern Gothic : I will basically read anything as long as it reminds me even a little bit of William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams. So it was frustrating to see this one being able to conjure its own atmosphere while not sticking the landing with its story. If you know of any good modern Southern Gothic novels, please send them my way, I’m hungry.

- The ghost in the Noonday sun by Sid Fleischman

Genre : Novel

Length : short

I have no idea how much of a staple of children’s literature this book is, so maybe all of you are already familiar with it. Personally, I hadn’t read it in quite a while since the version we have at home is now missing some key pages. But if by chance you haven’t read this, please go invest an hour of your life into reading this funny, witty and earnest pirate story about a teenager who gets kidnapped by a superstitious pirate who believes he’s able to see ghosts in order to locate the treasure of his old captain who was buried with it.

In a just world, there’d be a cult movie based on this book instead of one of dubious quality staring an erratic Peter Sellers. This is children’s literature of the best kind : one that takes its audience seriously, is able to create an atmosphere and is still a fun to reread as an adult. This was kind of super-nostalgic to me to pick this one, but I couldn’t resist.

- The Awkward Squad by Sophie Hénaff (and its sequel Stick together)

Genre : Novel – Crime

Length : average

Available in English : Yes

I had to have read at least one crime novel in this lot, but in the end I only read two, since the other options were Mary Higgins Clark books and since I have a grandmother, I had already read those. It’s a shame that French crime novels don’t have as much of an international reputation as Scandinavian or American ones, since we do have an interesting tradition of our own : books mainly based on ensemble casts of motley characters, with a poetic streak and a sensitivity to absurdism. The premise of this series is that in order to get better statistics, the new policer commissioner has decided to regroup all undesirable police officers they can’t fire in one single squad, and make sure this lame duck unit doesn’t attract any attention. But some people from this unit have of course decided otherwise.

These books held pretty well as far as crime novels go, they are a lot of fun at times and read easily. The character work and dialogue are definitely this series’ best asset, as it is the case with many French crime books. If you want the best the genre has to offer, check out my all-time favourite, the Adamsberg series from author Fred Vargas, in order : The Chalk Circle Man, Seeking whom he may devour, Have mercy on us all, and Wash this Blood clean from my Hand.

- The Three-Arched Bridge by Ismail Kadaré

Genre : Novel

Length : short

Available in English : Yes

This was hardly a surprise that I loved this one : I’ve been a fan of Kadaré for a while. This is yet another of his books that explores the frontiers of reality and legend, superstition and magic within a fascinating historical context. Here, his subject is the building of a bridge in Albania toward the end of the 14th century, as the Turkish invasion is looming. The narrator, a monk, relates both political and mundane events surrounding the isolated region, as increasingly troubling phenomenon surround the construction site, announcing the troubled future of the country.

I do love my historical/supernatural novels, and Kadaré is a master of the genre. This reads easily while making a lasting impression and leaving you hungry for more. If you do, I can’t recommend enough checking out more of Kadaré’s work, his classic The General of the Dead Army, and my personal favourites The Pyramid and The Ghost Rider.

- The Pursuit of Happiness by Douglas Kennedy

Genre : Novel

Length : long

I picked this one deep in my “I’m fucking sick of reading, but there’s still nothing else to do” phase, since I needed something that would be easy to read and at least somewhat good, and old Douglas did not disappoint : this book might be almost 800 pages long, it reads in a dedicated handful of hours. This is primarily the story of two women, one who just lost her mother and the other who appears in her life after the funeral, apparently knowing a lot about her family, to give her a manuscript retracing her story. The portrayal of the main characters is realistic, both are flawed individuals with distinct stories and personalities, so cheers to that.

This is the kind of familial saga-that’s-also-a-reflexion-on-destiny-and-the-American-dream you never get tired of until you do. Don’t let my snide deter you though : this is a very good book, maybe just not singular enough for its genre. If you’re looking for something more particular, you can of course check out Steinbeck’s East of Eden, the metric by which all American familial sagas are judged, and Roth’s American Pastoral, which contrary to what you may have heard, is a weird goddamn book.

- Allah is not obliged by Ahmadou Kourouma

Genre : Novel

Length : average

Available in English : Yes

Content warning : extremely disturbing and graphic description of atrocities in wartime

A first-person description of tribal wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone during the nineties from the point of view of a fictitious child soldier. It doesn’t pretend to stick by its premise though, and dives into detailed record of the political climate, all while taking us through the daily horrors of life in war-torn countries. The extremely down-to-earth and downright crude descriptions are interweaved with magic realism rooted in West African voodoo and culture.

This one was one of my favourites, despite the writing and narrative bordering on gimmicky at times ; especially at the end, where the story seems to have exhausted itself and seems more interested in recounting the political history of the region. The subject in and of itself is fascinating (and this is a great read if you’re not familiar with it) but sorts of impinges on the main storyline and the development of its characters.

Despite its flaws, I can only recommend this book, especially if you’re looking to delve into West African literature as this makes for a good introduction to the genre. Be aware however that this book is extremely hard to stomach and triggering in about every way possible. If you do like it, I recommend checking out my favourite book by this author, Waiting for the Wild Beasts to vote.

- Hymns of Hate by Dorothy Parker

Genre : Poetry

Length : short

I have a complicated relationship with poetry : as in, I am fond of it and some poetry books have come to mean a lot in my life, yet for some reason I never seem to be in the mood for picking one. So the reason this chapbook got picked is probably that your brain functions differently when the world around you is an ocean of noise and agitation due to a little event called the World Cup. Yes, even at the hospital, the French victory was dutifully celebrated, so this was the best time to isolate yourself with some earplugs and a poetry book.

Dorothy Parker is an acerbic poetess from the twenties who takes a comical and critical look at society, which leads to what I’d call comedy roast as poetry. It’s not the most moving kind of poetry, but it will make you laugh and reflect on yourself a bit, as I can guarantee you’ll recognize yourself in at least some of the vivid portraits this book draws. Of course, since I read it in French, it probably lost a lot of its musicality, which is the eternal dilemma when it comes to poetry : would I rather have something be lost in translation, or in reading in your non-native language ?

This kind of impertinent poetry, even if it doesn’t get as much press as big romantic oeuvres, is still a breath of fresh air that puts a smile on your face while still giving you an insight into the author’s personality. The only poet I can think of that produced the same effect on me is Jacques Prévert. I highly recommend checking out his two chapbooks Paroles and Stories.

- Six characters in search of an author by Luigi Pirandello

Genre : Play

Length : short

Available in English : Yes

So before you say anything, I didn’t know he was a fascist before I picked this one. But you do now, so feel free not to read this one as a matter of principle. That being said, this is a very good play. This is the kind of hyper-conceptual play that interrogates the relationship between characters, writer and comedians. The story is exactly what it says in the title : six characters imagined by an author but who never got their play written tumble into a theatre as actors are repeating a play and ask them to write their play.

This play has stage directions for days and is a little bit hard to get a sense of when you read it instead of seeing it, yet once you get how the whole thing works, the ideas expressed are extremely interesting. This reminded me of Ionesco’s works, particularly The bald Soprano and the criminally underrated The Chairs. The theme of characters escaping the grasp of their authors can also be found in Paul Auster’s Man in the Dark which, while by no means one of the author’s best works, is still a fun and meditative read so don’t hesitate to check it out.

- What money can’t buy, the moral limits of markets by Michael J. Sandel

Genre : Essay – Economy

Length : average

I picked this one primarily because it was the only one in English, and also because I like to periodically remind myself why I left business school. I ended up having a good time reading it, because it’s more about thinking the market than explaining it. This book discusses the things that money can buy today – cutting in line, naming rights, stakes on someone’s life – and whether we should be alarmed of this growing market mentality. In the true tradition of English essays, this book makes its thesis clear at the beginning and then reiterates its point through examples. This is completely different from the French tradition of essays, which starts at the observable phenomenon and then takes us to its core thesis through organic reasoning. This means that past the introduction, you’ll know what this book is trying to prove, and the rest of the book is more about illustrating the demonstration. However, each set of examples come with their own ethical and practical problems, and you end up being more conflicted than you originally thought. A fiery onslaught against capitalism it is not, but this has the advantage of considering market mentality from the inside and then wondering how it looks from the outside. If nothing else, it should give you a good set of arguments to shut up libertarians and their ilk.

So that’s all I have today. Do tell me if you want me to make more reading lists like this !

#reading list #should i make more of those ?

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1X11 - Little Dipper - Rewatch

Yes, I’m still doing these. I’m sorry it’s been so long.

I don’t have much preamble to this one. Let’s just get started, shall we?

Hang on, I need to listen to the things Gideon lists from Journal 2 again real quick... Zombie attack, Blood rain, and Demon Caterpillars. Ford devotes a decent amount of Journal 3 to The Undead, were those pages a redundancy from Journal 2? I’d think it was just additional information but it all seemed pretty fundamental... regardless, I’m a lot more curious then I should be about Blood Rain and Demon Caterpillars.

Stan’s first reaction to someone who *might* be from the IRS showing up on his doorstep is to vanish in a puff of smoke and try to escape with his money stash. ...I’m probably overthinking this, but it seems there’s some stuff to unpack there. I won’t waste any more time on it for now. Moving on.

So not only did Stan instantly figure out it was a con, he figured out Gideon was behind the con. I’d love to know how. Is it just that he doesn’t currently have any other enemies? Or does he think so little of the scheme he assumes it could only have been thought up by a ten-year-old? I mean, it’s obvious why he didn’t fall for it, he never entered any sweepstakes and he’s not an idiot. But how did he know who was behind it? And he had to have known who was behind it otherwise he’d have left it at “suck a lemon”.

Ah, right back into form. I’m only to the themesong and I already have three paragraphs. Nice.

Okay but. How did Soos notice a literal millimeter? That’s totally impossible. One millimeter apart they look the exact same height, how did he just...know...that Mabel was taller?

Stan waking up super excited to make fun of someone is funny. Also, paused to type this and I’m loving their expressions. Mabel is just grinning, Dipper’s fuming, Stan is excited and Soos...well...Soos just looks...slightly concerned. I love Soos. And of course he goes on to recommend against giving Dipper TOO hard of a time. I kinda doubt Stan actually misinterpreted it as Soos joining in picking on Dipper since like...he’s known Soos for years... but more like he just saw an opening Soos left and took it.

Also I COMPLETELY forgot that Mabel high-fives hard enough to hurt Stan. People high-fiving hard enough to hurt others always makes me think of Miles Luna from Rooster Teeth? But also I desperately need a fic now where Ford and Mabel high-six, and then Mabel leaves the room and Ford kinda shakes his hand out a bit and Stan just like...smirks ‘cause he saw that coming.

Literally a foot to the left and Dipper would have been in so much trouble with that Mountain Lion...

Fic Fuel moment of the day: The giant butterfly. ...how many other animals do you think wander through those enlarging beams? How many of them do you think suddenly get a lot more dangerous when they do? ...Just in case anyone needs a random threat in the woods to send people running from for plot reasons. I’m sure I’m not the first to think of it but I still thought of it!

There Soos is, noticing millimeters again. I think it might be a thing. Your average Gravity Falls character has one borderline paranormal ability. Mabel can knit sweaters superhumanly fast, and Soos can see individual millimeters.

Paused again for a bit, and look at Soos’ face! He’s so happy for Dipper!

How does Mabel jump from “Magic thing” to “Wizard in the closet” and then remain CONVINCED there is a Wizard in the closet?

Y’know...that distracting Gideon bit was kinda a risk? Like it paid off and the termites totally backfired on Gideon but like. The jar coming open could STILL have set those things lose on the shack. The only way I could imagine Stan knew how that would play out is if Journal 1 had a more detailed entry on those things then Journal 2 so Stan knew they’d turn on Gideon? Otherwise...pure luck.

...does the whole bit where they’re fighting and randomly re-sizing parts of each other’s bodies remind anyone else of the episode of Rick and Morty where Summer uses that re-sizing machine and ends up...y’know. Like that.

I kinda love Dipper’s flat “really?” when Mabel accadently tells Gideon what the flashlight does.

Say, where’d Fiddleford get the money he shoved at Bud?

Gideon is creepy, full stop.

Mabel getting distracted by gummy koalas that are literally almost her size while Gideon interrogates Dipper is...one thing.

The thing that strikes me though...is that...Dipper has known this whole time that there were other journals. He has Journal 3, after all. But there’s never been any indication he’s so much as tried to go looking for the others? Gideon, on the other hand, gets one whiff of Journal 1, having no clue that Journal 3 even exists, and starts interrogating Dipper about it.

It occurs to me to be SO grateful that Gideon never realized he could just kill Dipper, thereby proving his violent intent to Stan, and STILL ransom Mabel for the shack.

Also, I really should’ve known what kind of visual to expect from the near end of this episode the minute I saw Soos in the room of mirrors.

It’s come to my attention that I overanalyize every goddamn word that comes out of Stan’s mouth. Emphasis on Over. Because like, a glance in the mirror and wondering about a random physical feature isn’t that...like it doesn’t actually merit much if any consideration. But I’ve been stuck for much longer then I’m going to admit to trying to form the question... was the complete thought behind “Were my ears always this big?” more in the direction of “have I changed that much in the last thirty years” or more “were my ears always noticeably different then Fords?” ...or was it, as I genuinely think is most likely, just a passing thought without a connection to anything and my brain just really needs to get its breaks checked?

And can’t let Soos trying on the Fez go without mention. Not much to say about it, except that it makes me kinda warm and fuzzy to know that when he says “One Day” he’s right.

Gideon also really should have opened with something a bit more convincing then a phone call? Like...he’s a fucking creep but he’s also kinda bad at being a fucking creep? Which. Is technically a huge relief but it sorta fucks with my villain brain.

...I want to be mad at Dipper and Mabel for getting distracted by the height thing, but they’re twelve. I can forgive them. I love Mabel trying to ride the hamster to freedom though.

Gideons family has a doggie door but there’s no sign they have a dog.

Hey, why was Susan at the bus stop if she wasn’t gonna get on the bus?

Yet again my villain brain scolds Gideon some. Not for not having a better plan this time, but just for his obvious flaw of vanity. Getting a gummy koala in your hair shouldn’t delay your plot, it should speed it up because you know someone is trying to stop you.

Gideons observation that they would have defeated him if not for their bickering seems a little...I think the phrase is On the Nose? But. Kids show, it’s allowed lines like that. That said, Dipper. If she brings you back to unequal heights you can take the flashlight back and FIX IT. It’s not that big of a deal.

Hi. Soos uses his own name as a verb for messing up. I’m okay. It’s funny. ...it also hurts.

Soos is ADORABLE. I can’t get distracted by that though. This is about important stuff about the episode. Stuff that at least pretends to be worth over-thinking. Which means I really need to focus on Mabel and Dipper making up. Mabel doing something that makes Dipper upset, but she does it explicitly as a reaction to Dipper’s behavior is...well it has some rather more lighthearted parallels to some of the elder Pines twins drama, doesn’t it?

Stan in the mirror maze just makes me happy though. I can’t help but feel like some part of him was going “I’ve always wanted to do this” the whole time.

So, I pause the episode to ponder if I want to make a big deal out of Soos’ reaction to falling off of Gideon being to shout “Tell my story!” because, y’know, there’s something to talk about there...and my partner decides to fill the silence making a joke about it. She starts singing “Who lives, who dies, who tells your story” from Hamilton, and I crack up laughing. Had to pass that along. I really do think there’s something to be said about Soos as a person from that reaction though. Hell if I can identify exactly what, but there’s something.

...villain brain is scolding Gideon again. If he hadn’t stopped to monologue, he would have succeeded. It took a minute for Dipper and Mabel to get into position for tickling, and in that minute he could’ve taken the time to shrink Stan...but for some reason he wanted to make threats and back him literally against a wall first.

I love Stan’s awkwardness when Gideon devolves into hysterics. I love even more that he actually tried to comfort Gideon a little before physically rolling him out of the shop.

I felt really bad for Soos here, being forgotten like that. I still do, honestly. I love him so much. Of course...that was also their first confirmation that Soos was okay after that fall. ...Which also feels bad ‘cause for all they knew at that point Soos was dead. Yikes. Also, I wonder if they ended up just somehow gluing that crystal back together, or if they went out into the woods for another one.

The scene at the end with the grand-prize check showing up at the door...did Stan actually not play a sweepstakes like I thought above and this new thing is somehow a mistake, or does he just...not for one second consider he’s lucky enough to have actually won? Fidds being the runner-up is also interesting, he’s just...not ready for that kind of money yet.

I always feel like I need a better way to wrap these up then just my reaction to the ending, but I pretty much never have one. Sorry.

#Gravity Falls #cybird says things #Little Dipper

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