Dorian

she/they / 20 / sapphic vampire / i use :3 too much / i love my beautiful girlfriend and my friends more than anything / dain from deltora quest apologist and lover

[1800basil]

[ deltora series one spoilers ]

dain gaslighting lief

time taken;; about 4h total (first frame was originally gonna be a drawing of its own so got way more effort)

[rawstrap]

reblog to make someone bisexual

[doublism]

they used to make smackable technology. you used to be able to hit your tv when it didn't work good.

[wizardarchetypes]

when I was a kid I had an old tv in my room that would always turn to unwatchable static in the middle of shows but one night my sister and I were watching Naruto & every time Kakashi was on-screen the static cleared so we were like “hahaha the tv looooves Kakashi.”

I had a Kakashi bookmark so we held it up against the screen as a joke but the static actually cleared up. Mystified, we tried different bookmarks and objects with the same plastic material but nothing else worked, only the Kakashi bookmark.

We ended up taping it to the corner of the screen and it stayed there for 11 years until we moved out. When I was older people would be like “can you move the bookmark off the screen” bc it did sort of block a bit of the view but I would demonstrate the static issue and everyone was always just like “huh. what the hell?? well…alright.”

No explanation, but thanks Kakashi.

[scarletjedi]

I had a similar tv! It was a tv with a built in dvd and vcr because it was in college and I’m apparently old now. But! The dvd player never wanted to play- unless it was Chicago (2002). First, we would put that dvd in, let it start, and then swap it for the movie we really wanted to watch. It got to the point where we would put in the dvd we wanted and sing “he had it coming!!!” At the screen at volume. Fucking worked *every time*

Bizarre.

[inkcurlsandknives]

I miss when technology had real personality, instead of fake ones designed to generate lies and nonsense and spy on you.

[thanosthedadtitan]

[pyanyi4]

[beansontoastttt]

The hand thing

[1800basil]

You're back?

Hello!! I'm still here !!!

[alphacrone]

fruits basket is the greatest manga ever written almost solely for the fact that from the first chapter we’re supposed to be mystified and curious about these elusive shape shifting boys that are so incredibly rare and impossible and secretive. meanwhile one of the protagonist’s best friends and her little brother are also just casually psychics and everyone seems to be vaguely aware of it??? and they also literally never use their powers to do anything about the sohma family curse they’re just twinning in goth fashion and making biting remarks???

[alphacrone]

fruits basket is the greatest manga ever written almost solely for the fact that from the first chapter we’re supposed to be mystified and curious about these elusive shape shifting boys that are so incredibly rare and impossible and secretive. meanwhile one of the protagonist’s best friends and her little brother are also just casually psychics and everyone seems to be vaguely aware of it??? and they also literally never use their powers to do anything about the sohma family curse they’re just twinning in goth fashion and making biting remarks???

[1800basil]

can we please bring back "xyz fandom as vines" videos

[calid1ty]

fazbear carol

guys follow me on twt/x i hate tumblr

[teaboot]

Adult ProTip, from a security professional: If a kid tells you, "My parents are gonna kill me / kick my ass / kick me out" for something relatively minor, don't respond with shit like "Really? ;) that sounds a little extreme, don't you think sweetie?" because that shit really does happen.

Instead, respond as though whatever threat they are afraid of is fully valid, and offer whatever you can do to help- ask if they believe they are in danger of being hurt in any way, and work accordingly.

If they're overreacting, they'll usually realize and dial it back, self-correct and begin thinking a bit more rationally.

If they're not overreacting, and the danger is real, then they'll need a level-headed adult in their corner, not another condescending authority figure who doesn't believe them.

[seedysys]

sorry about the light mode but this is important also

[teaboot]

^^^^^ Also, since it wasn’t in the original post:

Some kids who ARE being abused will backpedal too btw, and minimize things. But investigating gives you a chance to assess, and lets THEM know that there are adults who exist, who- even when they’ve done something wrong- still care about their wellbeing more than they care about punishment

[nessieartss]

when your whole family is insane but yall stylish asf so it doesnt matter

[liniccaro]

[1800basil]

The world needs more people named Dante bro it's such a sick name why don't I hear it more

[pupsung]

i’ve always seen yoosung and saeran as... what i could’ve been of the other if they’d switched circumstances growing up. they have so many of the same fundemental traits and tendencies, really the only thing that shaped them differently is their environment. had saeran grown up in a loving home like yoosung, i believe he too would’ve been this bubbly, friendly kid - though perhaps still with the insecurities that he is “weak” or “childish”, just like yoosung has. on the other hand, saeray in particular i see as what would’ve been of yoosung if he’d been forced into mint eye instead. (and it’s really only his background with a loving family that kept him from that fate imo) he also idolizes rika and hates v, even before her disappearance. if yoosung didn’t have the support system he did, it would’ve been so easy for him to fall into rika’s “darkness” for all the same reasons saeran has - rika says something like this in “rika behind” as well, i believe. (1/2)

it’s just a really interesting dynamic because it feels like their stories are intristically intertwined. unknown is the main antagonist in yoosung’s route, way more directly than the others. in saeran’s after ending, yoosung’s whole arc basically comes down to him admiring saeran, wanting to be like him. they can’t ignore each other. they both have what the other one wants (particularly in his route, unknown is angry because yoosung got mc and his brother and the happy life that was meant for him) (and saeran has the bravery and selflessness and so many other things yoosung feels he lacks). and they see in each other what they see in themselves, for better or for worse (ex. in ray route, where he makes a lot of comments about how nice but weak and naive yoosung is, only to turn those same exact insecurities on himself). this is why i always felt it was important for them to just... become friends and... have a nice long chat, honestly. because they have the power to understand and change each other in ways i don’t think the other rfa members could ever get on that level. 2/2

i completely agree, i’ve always thought yoosung and saeran were two sides of the same coin. they appear so different on the surface but i actually genuinely think they’re two of the most similar characters in the game - like you said their personality differences just come down to their different upbringings.

“they both have what the other wants” completely!!! and that’s part of the reason i find their dynamic so interesting, they each view the other as the ideal but still project their own insecurities onto each other (particularly saeran does this, like you said)

their interactions are always so interesting to me and you summed up how i feel about their dynamic perfectly!! i really would love to see them interact more

[yoosungiib]

Ray Route Guide 🌸

After having finished Ray Route today, I want to try and help those who are struggling to get to his route or through his route. Here you’ll find tips for getting to his route, each branch, emails and chatrooms.

I hope this can be beneficial for those who needed or wanted help. This may or may not contain spoilers, depending on what you considered to be actual spoilers. Tips tell you kinda what is in the branch, on a general line, but not the story line.

General things to know before starting:

To get the good ending, you need at least 17 guests invited and confirmed.

Need to have Another Story Unlocked (250 for Ray, 500? for both)

If you miss a chatroom, they’re 15 hourglasses.

To go ahead 24 hours, it ranges from 165-190 hourglasses. 

To make a phone call if you don’t have a calling card, it is 10 hourglasses. You do not get a refund if they don’t answer

Before playing this route: If you are younger than 15, please be mindful of the disclaimer and be aware that this route is not like the other routes — there is violence, abuse, and TW’s. If any of this makes you uncomfortable, please do not play.

For getting to his route:

Be kind to Ray – that is a given.

Be mean to V – I know, I know, it’s hard but you have to. I’m sorry!

Treat the RFA as AI’s

Hunt for secrets – any chance you get to talk about secrets with V or the RFA, take those chances. 

If you are going to take/make any calls, take Ray’s

Tips for day 5 to day 6:

Branch #1.

Personally, I think this was the easiest branch to pass, but incase you are struggling to get past this branch, here are some tips for getting to the second branch.

Be kind to Ray — still be kind and supporting to him.

Don’t let him criticize himself — whenever he criticizes himself, which is sadly a lot, always tell him that it’s not true, that he is worth it, and that you care for him. Do not tell him he is pathetic, do not constantly tell him to get back to work.

No stress, don’t over work — During chats with the RFA, you get chances to talk about stress and overworking. Tell the members not to overwork themselves, that it’s ok to take breaks.

Don’t tell Ray or the RFA to only focus on work — encourage breaks and hobbies. This kinda goes with the tip above but I thought I would make it a separate one. 

Be kind to the RFA, V, and Seven — You do not have to be mean to them. Yes, Ray still dislikes them at this moment, but what you want is peace.

Peace — Be a peace maker. Don’t choose a specific size. Don’t tell Seven that he can’t beat the hacker, don’t encourage any attacks on the hacker. Encourage peace and tell the RFA and Ray when you can that you want this whole thing to end in peace. 

Be suspicious of the prime minister — if you have played Seven’s route and done the secret ending, you know the prime minister is Seven and Saeran’s father. BE SUSPICIOUS. Don’t be excited about it.

Tips for day 7 to day 9:

Branch #2.

Some of what you need to do for this branch is the same as the first one, so the first four are copy and pasted from the one below — this is mainly for day 7.

The parts added on for day 8 and 9 are kinda tricky! Saeran is going to be a massive ass to you during this time — he will be rude, mean, borderline… abusive, but don’t worry, it’s only two days of angst! It’s painful, but if I can get through it, then I know you can!! ;)

Be kind to Ray — still be kind and supporting to him.

Don’t let him criticize himself — whenever he criticizes himself, which is sadly a lot, always tell him that it’s not true, that he is worth it, and that you care for him. Do not tell him he is pathetic, do not constantly tell him to get back to work.

Be kind to the RFA, V, and Seven — You do not have to be mean to them. Yes, Ray still dislikes them at this moment, but what you want is peace.

Peace — Be a peace maker. Don’t choose a specific size. Don’t tell Seven that he can’t beat the hacker, don’t encourage any attacks on the hacker. Encourage peace and tell the RFA and Ray when you can that you want this whole thing to end in peace. 

Be assertive — Saeran is going to be mean to you. Very. There is no going around it. And as much as you are going to be kind to him, whenever he says something mean to you, you must disagree with it. 

Disobey him — don’t do what he says. Point blank. 

Remain kind — still stay kind to him, but like I said above, don’t let him treat you disrespectfully. Though there is no getting around it, just don’t agree with any of the mean things he says. 

Care for Saeran — You have options to say you miss Ray. Take those options, but when you get the options to say you care about Saeran and his well being, TAKE THOSE. This is really important, especially after something happens to Saeran that leads to you getting options to care and worry for Saeran. (rationally, you are worrying for both, but you want to focus on Saeran)

Understanding — understand why he is doing this to you. He is under the influence of the elixir. He is confused, he is scared, he is being manipulated, brainwashed and he is scared of others hurting him. Be aware and say that.

Tips for day 9 to day 10:

Branch #3

You’re so close! You’ve got this! This is one of the easier branches with the less heartbreaking stuff, although, there are some heart wrenching scenes too.

Encourage him to leave Mint Eye — You are given an amount of options to tell him to not betray Rika, to stay with her, and to remain in “paradise”. Do not take any of those options. Encourage him to leave.

Don’t ask him about Ray — don’t keep asking him where Ray is and if he can come back. Tell him you care for Saeran as much as you care for Ray. Also tell him when you can that you understand and realize they are the same person. 

Be worried about Seven — something happens to Seven and Vanderwood during day 9. Be concerned for him, as well as Saeran when you have the chance.

Don’t say you want to be part of Mint Eye — I think this is self explanatory. You have a lot of options to side with Mint Eye and what they are doing. Do not take those options. 

Don’t blame V — Encourage him to not blame himself and to have trust in the rest of the RFA. Encourage him to tell his secrets, but not in away that is accusing. 

Be loving! — be loving and kind to Saeran. You guys love each other!

Chatroom Times

Day 5

00:21 —> Building of Dream w/ Story Mode

02:44 —> Poem of Dawn

06:03 —> Regrets

09:12 —> Crisp Crisp

12:21 —> Unforeseeable Life w/ Story Mode

14:37 —> What’s Wrong? w/ Story Mode

16:13 —> Is it True!?

17:45 —> Seven, finally? w/ Story Mode

19:23 —> Small Coincidene w/ Story Mode

21:13 —> Importance of Patience

23:09 —> Congratulated Workaholic

Day 6

00:55 —> Swamp of Emptiness w/ Story Mode

03:17 —> If I was Stronger

07:40 —> Busy on a Fine Day w/ Story Mode

10:23 —> Stabilization of Body and Soul w/ Story Mode

13:10 —> Evaluation w/ Story Mode

14:50 —> Always New w/ Story Mode

16:37 —> Daffodil

18:52 —> Evil Within Me

20:49 —> Suddenly Afraid w/ Story Mode

21:21 —> Need Dark Energy! w/ Story Mode

23:19 —> At the top of the work pile w/ Story Mode

Day 7

00:58 —> To become the child of… w/ Story Mode

03:01 —> At This Night

06:17 —> Mr. Han w/ Story Mode

08:43 —> Continuously Thinking w/ Story Mode

12:03 —> Cooperation

14:44 —> Art of Efficiency

16:27 —> Power Save Made Today

18:31 —> The Roots of Pathetic w/ Story Mode

20:06 —> Window of Truth w/ Story Mode

21:43 —> My True Identity is

23:59 —> Strange w/ Story Mode

Day 8

01:37 —> Rapid Contact w/ Story Mode

03:46 —> What Should I Do With You? w/ Story Mode

07:21 —> In My Opinion

09:03 —> FINALLY! w/ Story Mode

11:16 —> I Really Want To Know w/ Story Mode

13:58 —> Very Shocking w/ Story Mode

16:04 —> V’s Decision w/ Story Mode

18:31 —> Sorry. This is all my fault.

20:48 —> Cornered

22:14 —> My Treasure w/ Story Mode

23:39 —> Survival of the Fittest w/ Story Mode

Day 9

01:29 —> Don’t you want to try this? w/ Story Mode

03:37 —> What have you done to me?

06:18 —> Self Inflicted w/ Story Mode

09:11 —> Now Alone w/ Story Mode

12:16 —> Don’t Need You Anymore w/ Story Mode

14: 31 —> How Does It Feel? w/ Story Mode

16: 56 —> Get Right Into It! w/ Story Mode

17: 39 —> It’s not too late w/ Story Mode

19: 47 —> Empty Shell

21: 31 —> An Okay Suggestion w/ Story Mode

23: 13 —> Are You Okay? w/ Story Mode

Day 10

01:46 —> Want to Think Positively 

03:18 —> Thought it was a joke w/ Story Mode

06:21 —> What happened last night w/ Story Mode

08:36 —> I’ll Tell Everything

11:49 —> Best Present w/ Story Mode

13:56 —> Unexplainable Situation

16:13 —> Return of Jumin w/ Story Mode

18:37 —> Please Tell w/ Story Mode

20:22 —> Contact w/ Story Mode

21:39 —> Unfolding Clues w/ Story Mode

23:48 —> Only One Way

Day 11

08:00 —> {I forgot to record the chat name, sorry!}

12:00 —> Party!

Emails

Betago: Behind the Cheerleaders Waiting List Go to an Idol Concert

Bodyguard: Check names and invitations Play with Elizabeth 3rd Be next to Mr. Han

Database: MC (your name) Yoosung Kim Not Yet Finalized

Eyeglasses: Long Sighted Glasses Blue light blocking glasses Heart Shaped Glasses

Housekeeper: Agency Silence is Gold Don’t use a fake name - I cannot remember what the option was. I just know you are not suppose to say  “Choose a fake name!” haha

Insurance: Terms Marriage Cochlea Insurance

Legendary Poet: Rice Cake in the shape of cakes And undone If ind the Mass of he Plate We also have Bowls of Rice!

Pillow Love: Munch Take your blanket We have a thin blanket

Politics: Voting National Sovereignty Antartica the Lang of the Penguins

Prorhythmist: Slick, Dope Lit Music Nail Art to Train Racing Games

Reviewer: Credibility Because you are lazy Cosmetic Reviews

White Hacker: Strike First! Unknown Anonymous

Youth: Night Owl Read for Self-Improvement Health Management

Please feel free to reblog this to help others! Reblogs and comments much appreciated – Good luck!!! <3