Green   hues   survey   their   expression,   ensuring   they're   being   honest—— 

thane's love language is helping him maintain his dreads. thanks.

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art of thane done by my twin @noatherics ! finally giving it a proper home.

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changing this blog around kinda sucked the soul outta me, so give this a like and i'll send a few things from your memes tag? it's not much but its honest work.

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@tartalias

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So what I'm learning is I need to deep-dive into their comics and story because the Flash is actually a ridiculously decent mentor by the looks of it.

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@noatherics

When your bestie is hungry…>:)

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tongue   runs   across   teeth,   jagged   fangs   that   part   for   even   sharper   words.   the   beast,   it   walks   amongst   the   shadows   of   the   streets,   its   rot   of   death   close   behind.   peering   from   the   foliage,   peering   from   the   shadows——   it   saw   everything.   from   the   birth   of   millions   stars   to   the   deaths   of   countless   others.   (   light   /   shadow   )   it's   not   coexistence   ...   rather   codependency.   if   there's   good,   then   surely   evil   exists,   words   to   define,   to   restrict   and   simplify   reality.   neither   concept   exists,   or   rather   ...   it's   pointless   to   define   them   because   you   will   always   be   what   someone   else   decides.   whether   that's   the   universe——   a   friend——   an   enemy.   (   there   are   no   choices.   )

❛   oh   stop   it,   you.   ❜   smile   becomes   loose,   biting   onto   her   words.   ❛   if   that   were   the   case,   you   wouldn't   be   here.   ❜   not   alone,   not   with   him   of   all   people.   soulless,   heartless——   a   knack   fo   finding   broken   things.   (   were   these   ...   him?   did   he   finally   choose   for   himself?   at   last   ...   )   another   step,   a   laugh   that's   too   far   too   crude   to   be   kind   anymore.   each   step   an   advance,   each   step   closer   and   closer   to   wounded   creature.   ❛   let   me   let   you   in   on   a   secret,   darling.   that   pit   in   the   bottom   of   your   stomach   ...   that   shadow   you   see   flit   in   the   corner   of   your   eye   ...   that   weight   you   tie   to   your   life,   well,   it's   all   rubbish.   ❜   curt,   dry.

glint   of   amusement   in   his   gaze,   dulls.   pools   of   nothingness——   of   heavy   truth,   sit   before   her.   a   reflection   of   a   reflection.   far   too   warped.   far   too   twisted.   it   does   not   view   the   world   with   eyes   at   all.   it   does   not   hear   or   see.   it   simply   ...   is.   cold,   hard,   unfeeling.   floating   above   lofty   things   like   ideals   &.   reason.   (   could   they   even   be   in   the   same   world   at   all?   )   ❛   but,   to   answer   your   question   ...   hmmmmm   ...   no.   questions   are   one   of   the   few   pleasures   in   the   world   for   me.   listening   to   people   lie——   it's   rather   fun.   ❜   dim   light   returns   like   candle   finding   flame,   a   cool   heat   sits   within   martin's   gaze.   mercy?   ❛   ...   now,   how   bout   this,   i   patch   up   those   nasty   little   wounds   and   you   can   cling   to   life   as   you   always   have   or   ...   you   can   well, throw in the towel.   give   up. start the next chapter, so to speak. ❜ ( rest. )

❛ Oh, you think I'm pretending? ❜ A scoff followed, a harsh, dismissive sound that echoed years of cynicism, accompanied by a sharp glint in her eyes that betrayed something deeper. The words hung in the air, pressing against her like an invisible hand to her throat. ❛ Let me tell you a secret — there’s no act to keep up when there’s no one left to pretend for. ❜

It was a bitter truth, a loneliness that had become her constant companion and consumed her very being with every fiber of her existence. Fending for herself had become second nature, from the harsh days of her early adolescence up until now. She had endured in a world that offered no solace, no guidance, only the relentless pressure to survive. 

And yet... she could never quite escape the heavy burden that it placed upon her shoulders, nor the dreadful feeling that settled within her chest as she spoke those words, a hollow ache that whispered of something lost, something perhaps never possessed at all. Despite her outward bravado and unrelenting expression, she couldn't quiet the whispering voice in the back of her head that questioned her own statement. Pretending — wasn't that the foundation of her very existence? The only thing that kept her afloat in a world that had deemed her the villain, a despicable, wretched being ever since she drew her first breath? The act of a mere human, trying to blend in and be accepted, had been her first role, but had she ever really stopped hiding behind the facades she'd constructed?  

But even then... nothing mattered, really — except the fact that she would keep pretending. Because what was the alternative? To crumble? To break down and reveal vulnerability to a world that wouldn’t offer any sympathy? 

She forced a brittle smile, the edges sharp and unforgiving. ❛ But tell me, does it ever get tiring trying to pick apart things you’ll never understand? ❜ The deflection carried a sardonic edge — a challenge, a dare, and something dangerously close to a plea. 

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thane   has   been   cursed   to   feel   and   suppress   the   negative   emotions   of   others.   he   takes   away   their   sadness,   rage,   etc   and,   in   turn,   takes   those   feelings   upon   himself.   this   ability's   reach   is   extensive   enough   to   at   least   blanket   his   kingdom.   with   practice,   he's   managed   to   dull   the   effect   it   has   on   him   as   a   testament   to   his   mental   strength.   it   takes   a   lot   to   muster   his   response,   whether   it's   pain   or   sadness.   keeping   himself   from   being   swept   up   by   the   tides   of   feelings   flooding   him   takes   consistent   effort.   in   a   sense,   he   suffers   from   his   curse   himself,   stripped   of   his   feelings   —   struggling   to   discern   himself   from   where   others   begin.   despite   knowing   the   sadness   of   countless   beings,   his   ability   to   empathize   with   them   is   lacking.

he   prefers   to   avoid   violence,   given   he   can   feel   what   its   victims   do.   although   far   from   a   pacifist.   to   make   things   in   line   with   his   vision   of   the   greater   good,   he'll   gladly   bear   arms   and   use   threats   and   violence.   in   the   modern   day,   to   match   the   times,   he's   much   more   forgiving.   they   were   a   warrior   before   they   were   a   king   and   the   battlefield   was   their   first   home.   sometimes,   it   still   calls   to   him,   even   if   he's   denied   its   previous   comfort.   he's   averse   to   killing   if   only   because   he   can   find   use   for   people   he   spares   (   and   avoid   feeling   the   pains   of   their   demise.   )

to   those   within   range   of   his   curse,   some   things   narratively   that   could   occur:   a   very   faint   sense   of   elation,   a   bit   of   a   fogginess   to   their   thoughts   about   pressing   matters,   a   struggle   to   muster   up   the   drive   for   aggression,   the   fade   of   pain   from   injuries,   etc.   it's   still   present,   like   regarding   those   feelings   through   glass,   for   lack   of   better   words.   you   know   you   should   be   angry,   hurt,   etc.   but   connecting   with   yourself   takes   a   bit   more   effort. 

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requested by anonymus

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( * MIXED BAG PROMPTS !

mixed bag of sentence starters with a side of silly. likely taken from twitch streams / messages.

❛ what have you had for dinner today? ❜

❛ what does that do? ❜

❛ you promised me. ❜

❛ i haven't been here for a while, i have some questions. ❜

❛ i did mess up. ❜

❛ it was a setup. ❜

❛ i would have had no mercy. ❜

❛ is it good? ❜

❛ you're like a month early. ❜

❛ that's an odd take. ❜

❛ so mean. ❜

❛ worth a shot. ❜

❛ we are out of lobsters. ❜

❛ it will never happen. ❜

❛ thank you for everything you do. ❜

❛ what are the options? ❜

❛ don't know about that one, chief. ❜

❛ i agree with that. it's a good idea! ❜

❛ that is really unfortunate. ❜

❛ i don't remember, sorry. ❜

❛ i don't know about this. ❜

❛ that was honestly not bad at all. ❜

❛ if it works, why is it bad? ❜

❛ you said what you said, no take backs. ❜

❛ i think it's time to let go. ❜

❛ that could have been really good. ❜

❛ i swear i heard it. ❜

❛ i'll give the people what they want. ❜

❛ blood for the blood god! ❜

❛ great catch! ❜

❛ it's always this way now. ❜

❛ it's not as good as people say it is. ❜

❛ oh dear god, that sounds horrifying. ❜

❛ that hair cut is beautiful! ❜

❛ any words of wisdom? ❜

❛ you look great today. ❜

❛ if it takes you that long for a response, the answer is no. ❜

❛ you can't take it seriously. ❜

❛ how was your experience? ❜

❛ how's life, you beautiful bastard? ❜

❛ what's a movie that stuck with you? ❜

❛ with great power comes great responsibility. ❜

❛ friendship is magic. ❜

❛ i could've saved more. ❜

❛ corny or not, that is a very profound. ❜

❛ get out of here. ❜

❛ it's not all on you, you can only do what one person can. ❜

❛ we all need to do what we can. ❜

❛ the world's burdens aren't yours to bear alone. ❜

❛ you're so appreciated. ❜

❛ i think you've done a fine job. ❜

❛ i'm sorry, what the fuck is going on? ❜

❛ what a strange experience. ❜

❛ how lucky are you? ❜

❛ are you drunk? ❜

❛ part of recovery is understanding there's going to be real absence. ❜

❛ little progress is still way better than no progress. ❜

❛ this is going to go down as the fucking worst time ever. ❜

❛ i feel your pain. ❜

❛ can i get a cookie? i'm hungry. ❜

❛ that made me cackle. ❜

❛ well, hello there cutie! ❜

❛ you got this. ❜

❛ you better rest up today and treat yourself. ❜

❛ i was not aware of that. ❜

❛ well, well, well, if it isn't the consequences of my own actions. ❜

❛ this part of life is hideous. ❜

❛ it's only been five minutes. ❜

❛ i have no clue, i'm sorry, i was being silly. ❜

❛ thank you for guiding me through my toughest days. ❜

❛ get well soon, we need you. ❜

❛ i hope the best for you. ❜

❛ why are you running? ❜

❛ this is the best thing ever. ❜

❛ what am i watching? ❜

❛ what a clown show. ❜

❛ you are great. ❜

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