i have neglected this blog but ill probably play over here a bit more while kais q runs.
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.
me being strangled by someone who rightfully wants me dead: lmaooo i can't believe how bad u wanna fuck me
❝He was a mess of scars like the sky was a mess of stars.❞
Hafsah Faizal, We Hunt the Flame
i still have thane brain rot, so sorry, but it's more on battle now after some plotting the other day.
anyways! calvary units played a crucial part in many conflicts pertaining to inodal. for most of the same standard reasons: improvements to mobility, greater height in combat, greater mass, and the general intimidation of horses charging into conflict. in a way, horses were as valuable as gold during battle times.
yeah, so to shorten a long story, thane ruined that. even the most steeled war steed couldn't make itself approach thane. more often than not, they would scatter, leading to chaos amongst the ranks and injuries to their own riders. in an instant, calvary units were more of a detriment to the most critical conflicts in wars of the surrounding kingdoms. lands they prided themselves on horses went from regarding the creature highly to seeing a sharp downturn in their usage.
a few other ways things changed were how strategies differed. with more general warfare standardized again, the lack of horses slowed conflicts more than in years. it did become a gambling game to keep a horse just to catch wind of an ambush since thane can't mask his presence from them. it became a way to locate him.
over time, though, with the manipulation of information, calvary was reintroduced for inodal. since they knew where thane would be, they could put their calvary units out without worrying about them entering a frenzy. it became a one-sided advantage, did not do wonders for enemy morale, and made many skirmishes easy pickings for the soldiers of inodal.
When does a CANDLE become a BLAZE? Whеn does a MAN become a MONSTER?
I'M CRYING, LOOK AT CLARK'S FACE WHEN LOIS GETS KRYPTONIAN POWERS
CLARK KENT IS THE REIGNING CHAMP OF BEING LOIS LANE'S #1 FAN THAT IS A MAN THAT IS ABSOLUTELY OVER THE MOON THAT HIS WIFE IS SO COOL AND STRONG AND AWESOME HE IS SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW JUST WATCHING HER THIS IS THE BEST OF OF HIS LIFE
【 @metanoen , magik to cass | 'Why stay somewhere safe and comfortable when we could be in mortal peril?' | bg3 party banter , accepting.
gotham streets don't look any kinder from above, a place where no angels dare tread, a den of crime. a gentle breeze brings no leaves, only litter, and a chill with the scent of filth. it's home [...] where people she cares for stay, more than enough to dawn the cowl, to protect and save / to risk life and limb once more. mask sits drawn up, only revealing lips, only enough to drink and eat. usually alone, usually with steph—— although [...] maybe blondes were drawn to them in some strange, cosmic sort of way. same hair color, far from the same.
magik, something sits about her, something harsh &. craggy. like stone polished smooth yet edges going unworn, unseen until it cuts ( and cuts deep. ) steph's loud, quick-witted, funny. magik [...] a bit quieter, quick-witted at times, a little less funny. jokes often coming with a more deadpan edge, still, quite clever. still, quite funny. [...] just like others, cass knows a survivor—— a fighter—— those carving out paths themselves. some with capes and cowls while hers done with ethereal sword. ( wants to touch it, hard to ask if she can. )
scrutiny [...] truth. words were far from lies, spoken with conviction, without masking. it's the shifting of weight, the alertness to small changes, the subtle lean off rooftop to see further—— signs of hunting. jason. she reminds them of jason, sometimes wild, sometimes kind, carrying burdens. burger wrapper balls itself in fist, thrown off the edge into a trashcan below, no littering. too much already. a small detour, that should be enough, always enough if lives are saved.
❛ docks, ❜ she decides, a quick affirmation. ❛ don't fall behind. ❜ it's not stern [...] in fact, it's a light taunt. only picked up by those close, only given to those same people, a peek beneath cowl soon drawn down &. nimble frame flung from rooftop. falling, falling—— swinging from building to building with grapple line, knowing other could easily follow close behind.
sweeping sângeros with a single look, smile never wavers, even standing before the counter. senses catch a whiff—— faint lingering attachment—— equal parts magic. neat, worth mulling over for the challenge of it ( but far less important to him than this. ) he slips a ring off gloved finger, a silver band etched with symbols, the faintest glow lingering in engravings like dimming lights. dim, weak, dying.
❛ ciao, bella ! lookin' for a ring like this one. brighter though. uh, hot to the touch. whispers a bit when you wear it. ❜ sometimes secrets, sometimes lies about the stock market. really depends on the day. ❛ figured it could've ended up in a place like this. pawned off, probably. seen anything like that, love? ❜
@amcssing | starter call
𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐀 𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 actual magic to walk through the front door. It's a lucky thing she's seldom caught unawares by it, given her own magical ability. Even if she didn't have that though, she can smell it on this one. Light- repressed, maybe?- but real.
"Welcome to Sângeros," she hums, perking up slightly from her position at the counter. Her long nails tap a quick beat against the back of her phone case, and then she casts a quick look around- a couple of vanilla wicca girls, more aesthetic than dedication, Nico in the stacks... nothing to worry about.
"What can I help ya find?"
i need to start moving thane's lore over here for sure he's one of my most developed ocs to me tbh. greek epic coded fun times.