forever blooming.

Olena Shevchenko. 36. Pixie. Owner of Oasis Farm, Urga. Farmer + nurse. Single mother of 2. A fighter, a lover. dependent APH Ukraine.

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@themightypebbles:

“I’m brushing your hair, it’s a mess.”

“A mess?” Olena scoffed, a complete affront to every quiet, “ladylike” behavior she had been forcibly trained into as a youth. “My hair is fine!” To demonstrate this, she fluffed the cropped blonde locks; but there was dirt and grass and who-knew-what-else nestled in the already disheveled hair. “I am not having enough hair for it to be messy! That is why I cut it all off!”

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@mer--lovise:

“I suppose I am now requisitioned to being a napping spot.”

It was context clues that helped Olena figure out was requisitioned meant; and she nodded, beginning to smile. It was a very cute sight, the turtle having made itself comfortable enough to take a nap on Lovise. “I am thinking it was getting too tired to just be getting off,” she reasoned. She slowly reached out to gingerly brush her green fingertips on the animal’s shell, fascinated by the creature that was completely foreign to the environs in which she had spent her life. “Are there many of these around here?”

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      With 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 hands                     And an aching 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽…

              I’ll still pick myself up from the floor.

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[dovingmemes]

random sentence starters

random sentences for any / multiple scenario(s). change around as you see fit.

“ who do you think you are? “

“ wait , did you just say you love me? “

“ please just … leave me alone. “

“ i’m so happy! “

“ is this a gift for me? “

“ hey! i’ve got something for you! wait right here! “

“ i love you. “

“ shut up! shut the fuck up! “

“ who told you that?! i didn’t say that! “

“ w — what? “

“ … i’m sorry. “

“ what? ME have a crush on YOU? whaaaaaat?! haha! what? pfft … shut up! “

“ bitch , guess what? “

“ oh my god … “

“ fuck you to fucking hell! “

“ man … go to hell. “

“ what did you just send me? “

“ what did you just say? “

“ they’re totally checking you out right now. “

“ jealous?! i’m not jealous! “

“ are you jealous? “

“ wow … you’re hot when you’re angry. “

“ wow … your smile is breathtaking. “

“ you’re so stupid. “

“ okay! that’s it! put your dukes up! “

“ you don’t want me. “

“ question , you’re not dating anyone , are you? “

“ let me take you out on a date. “

“ i swear to god i’m going to scream at the top of my lungs. “

“ no! don’t tickle me! “

“ i’m not good for you , trust me. “

“ no offense but i’m out of your league. “

“ so , how does it feel to know me? a blessing , isn’t it? “

“ … why does this card say ‘ happy 3rd birthday ‘? “

“ so what will it be tonight? “

“ please , let me listen to celine dion in the dark in peace. “

“ i don’t love you. “

“ you don’t love me. “

“ … is there something you want? “

“ you know , you’re really cute. “

“ god , just let me fucking love you , you idiot! “

“ shh … don’t cry. “

“ i just feel like everything is falling apart. “

“ DON’T YOU DARE! DON’T YOU FUCKING DARE! “

“ hello darkness my old friend … “

“ so … do i get a goodnight kiss? “

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🐻 what’s stopping you from chasing your dreams?

“Dreams...? I am not....having dreams.” She knows exactly what it means in this context, so she’s not misunderstanding. The dreams she has at night can be awfully vivid and nasty; but she had no real dreams in the daytime that begged for fulfillment. She had already freed herself from a loveless, abusive marriage; and brought her children somewhere new and safe.

Though maybe there is one more ‘dream’ she’s not ever really seen as one. Her lips set into a firm, tight line; it would be awfully nice to have a companion to spend time with and share love with. “...Fear. A fear I have never known and am having trouble describing it.”

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Interview the Muse

- What is your Full name? Include any maiden names, aliases, or nicknames.

- When is your birthday? Do you know where you were born and at what time?

- What is your star sign? Do you know your Chinese Zodiac too?

- What is your earliest memory that you can remember?

- Where was your childhood home? Was it more urban or rural?

- How was your childhood in general? Did your parents treat you well? Did you have a lot of friends?

- How was/is school? What is your favorite and least favorite subjects? What were your grades on average?

- Did you have a best friend growing up? What was their name? Are you still in touch?

- Were you in any cliques?

- Best childhood memory you can recall?

- Worst childhood memory you can recall?

- Name an event in your childhood that has shaped you into the person you are today

- What is the dumbest thing you have ever done to impress someone? Were they impressed or was it all for naught?

- Did you ever have any sweethearts or lovers? Do you have a boy/girlfriend?

- Are you a virgin?

- Do you ever plan on getting married in your life? Do you want kids?

- Would you rather have your own kids or adopt? How many kids would you want?

- Do you think you'd be a protective parent or a relaxed parent?

- How would you prefer to pass away? Surrounded by loved ones and at peace, or while doing something heroic?

- Generally, how healthy are you? Do you get sick or injured easily or are you fit?

- Have you ever been badly injured before?

- What is the worst injury you have ever gotten? What was it and how did it happen? Were you ever close to death?

- How many times have you been to the hospital/doctor's?

- Have you ever had a concussion or brain injury? Have you ever had amnesia?

- What was the worst illness you ever contacted? Do you know what it was? How long were you sick?

- Ever had any extended hospital stays? What for?

- Have you ever had to give yourself or someone else emergency first aid? What happened?

- Are you employed? Where do you work and who do you work for? What do you do?

- Are you happy with your current job?

- Did you have any previous jobs? What were they and what did you do?

- Most dangerous thing you have ever done?

- Do you consider yourself a more active person or a more relaxed person?

- What is your dream come true? How about your worst nightmare?

- What is the biggest and most important goal you have set for yourself?

- How persistent would you say you are? How much does it take to get you to give up on a task?

- Would you surrender yourself to your enemies or fight to the very end?

- When do you usually do your shopping? What is currently on your shopping list?

- Top three things on your wishlist?

- Currently, what is something you want but do not need?

- Do you like shopping? What is your favorite thing to shop for?

- What is the most expensive thing you have purchased? Was it worth it?

- What would you do if you were suddenly given one billion dollars out of the blue?

- What would you describe your style of clothing as?

- Do you have any hobbies? Name all of them if you can.

- Do you like and appreciate art? What is your favorite piece of artwork?

- Do you like music? What is your favorite style of music?

- Have you ever seen any musicals? What is your favorite?

- What are your top three favorite animals? What would you say your "Patronus" or "Spirit Animal" is?

- What are your top three favorite colors?

- What is your favorite season? Do you prefer hotter or colder weather? Do you like snow at all?

- What kind of flavors do you prefer: Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Spicy, Dry, or Umami (savory meat taste)?

- Can you cook at all?

- What is your favorite dish? Can you prepare it? Do you have the recipe handy?

- What is your favorite fruit and vegetable?

- What is your favorite dessert? What is your favorite type of candy/treat?

- What is the best thing you have ever had the opportunity to eat? What is the worst?

- Do you like to drink tea or coffee? Any favorite flavors?

- Describe your sense of humor.

- What is one thing you are justly proud of?

- Do you have any religious beliefs? If not, have you ever been to a church service?

- What would you say is the worst thing someone has done to you? What is the meanest thing someone has ever said to you?

- What is the worst thing you have done to someone? What is the meanest thing you have said to anyone?

- Share the latest entry in your diary/journal.

- What is the most precious thing you own? Is it valuable at all?

- Talk about someone you know. It can be someone you either like or dislike.

- FREE QUESTION

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💛 if you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?

“…Your safety and sanity are not currency; and they are not worth sacrificing just to be making somebody else happy.”

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emoji asks 💫 (must be answered truthfully)

🐰 what is one secret that you’ve never told anyone?

💗 if you could hug anyone, who would it be? 

🐹 what are some of your favourite Pokémon and why?

🌠 if you were in charge of the world, what would the world look like?

👀 what was the most recent vivid dream that you had?

☀️ what do you like the most about your best friend?

😘 talk about your crush or partner

💁 if someone was rude to you, would you be rude back?

🌟 what do you like about yourself? (must choose at least 3 things!)

🐾 what are you scared of most? how will you overcome it?

🎁 what never fails to make you happy?

💙 what annoys you about some people? 

😤 do you get angry easily?

🐇 what do you always daydream about?

🌻 if you could change 3 things about the world what would you change? 

🍓 send me 4 names: kiss, befriend, kill or marry?

✈️ what is your dream city and why?

☕️ talk about your ideal day

🌸 are you an introvert, ambivert or extrovert?

💧 when was the last time you cried?

🎵 name 5 songs you love at the moment

⚡️ if you had any superpower, what would it be and why?

💛 if you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?

💚 who are you jealous of and why? 

💎 which one would you rather have more of: intelligence, beauty, kindness, wealth or bravery? why?

🙊 what are you ashamed of?

🌺 which languages do you know? which do you want to learn?

🍀 if you could be any fictional character’s best friend/lover, which fictional character would you be?

☁️ talk about your dream universe.

💜 which acts of kindness are you going to do today? 

🐬 if you could transform into any animal/magical creature, what would you be and why?

🍄 talk about someone/something you really dislike

😣 talk about some things that have been making you depressed/angry/anxious lately

🍪 what did you want to be as a kid, and what do you want to be now?

🍰 what are some of your favourite sugary foods?

🍑 what are you obsessed with?

💘 what happens to you when you’re stressed?

😪 what are you sick of?

🙀 are you an adrenaline seeker?

💥 what are some unpopular opinions that you have?

☔️ would you consider yourself a good person?

😊 what do you like to do as hobbies?

🎤 what’s the last song you hummed or sang by yourself?

🐝 what’s your worst trait? how are you planning to improve it?

🎨 what do you always doodle when you’re bored?

🐻 what’s stopping you from chasing your dreams?

🌷 what’s your mbti personality and why do you think it suits you?

🐶 send me 3 fictional people and I’ll choose my favourite!

👑 who are your favourite celebrities and why? 

🐴 opinion on __?

🍋 do you consider yourself an emotional person?

📚 share 3 books that you love and your favourite quote from them.

😔 what do you always do when you feel sad? does it help?

😌 what thoughts keep you going when you’re sad?

🌍 which country do you live in?

🐧 describe yourself in 3 words

🐵 which quotes changed you?

💭 do you keep a diary?

💫 who inspires you?

👻 do you believe in ghosts and why?

🎀 what’s your fashion sense like?

🎬 what are some of your favourite films?

🍦 what is one treasured childhood memory?

🐼 if you could meet anyone, who would it be and why?

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sabliermagique‌:

Laura hummed to herself as she sorted through the various items on the shelves of The Hourglass, taking inventory. The day so far had proven to be rather slow, not that she was too surprised with it falling in the middle of the season when her more regular customers, her fellow clan members, would be on the other side of Urga. She had regular enough customers to not feel the pinch financially but there were more quiet days to let her get ahead of the inventory she had been meaning to do for a few weeks now. She was finding all sorts of treasures she had forgotten that she had and was thankful the spell she had cast to ward off dust in her store seemed to still be working as she intended it to, although she would recast it again when she was done.

Henri was outside playing in the garden. It wasn’t a a day when she focused on giving magic lessons to the boy and he had quickly grown bored of watching his mother write down everything in the store. Laura wasn’t worried though, Henri knew to not leave the garden and she had a spell cast to alert her if anyone approached the property. She trusted her more immediate neighbors to keep an eye on the rambunctious six year old but it was still nice to get an alert when she was doing something inside.

Henri has been full of energy lately and Laura suspected that the two of them would need to make a visit to go see her dear friend Olena when the store was closed for the day. He adored her two children and she honestly missed catching up with the other woman. It always made her day better when she got to see the pixie.

When the magic pinged her and said that someone was approaching the storefront, she finished writing down what she had been working on and rose from her seat on the floor, stretching and smoothing out her clothes. Henri could be heard excitedly running up to the wall, chattering a hello and a glance out the window told her that the trip over to Olena’s wouldn’t be necessary after all. She grinned as Henri followed the family in after all three entered and was probably complaining to the children about how she was being boring and doing inventory.

“Hello! What brings you to my corner of the world? I was just thinking about stopping by when I closed up for the day. How are you?”

It could have been said, very easily, that Olena seemed to light up upon seeing Laura. It wasn’t just her eyes, though they seemed to gain new life; the happiness seemed to spread to every corner of her face, which was perennially in need of something to rejuvenate it, her typically serious demeanor and sun exposure seemingly aging her youthful skin.

“Oh, we were just having some free time today, that’s all!” she replied cheerily, now taking the basket from Symon who seemed happy to be rid of the task. It wasn’t exactly a lie--she had made time in her schedule, but it was because Olena was feeling alone and needy. Oh, how she hated admitting that to herself. It sounded so weak and childish. Regardless, the way she felt with Laura brought new energy to the pixie--surely it was something contagious that the younger woman just gave off.

“I am hoping we are not getting in the way right now,” she continued; though even if it had been a bad time, Olena probably would have just waited, now that she had felt the difference. “We bring a gift to you, I am hoping you two are liking it...” She went to set the basket down on the front counter and opened it, pulling out a fresh homemade pie. “Made with fresh cherries!” she announced proudly as she presented her work, hopefulness shining in her eyes now. The social interactions she had grown up among were not conducive to teaching her what was actually good; but she had since figured out that things, especially food and most especially homemade food, were always well-received. And oh, how she just wanted to remain well-received in Laura’s life and keep a special place in her heart--her dear friend was that important to her.

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@visionsofbeauty

“The memories hurt the most.”

What was it about Olena that welcomed idle chit-chat from strangers? A short run to Tseversalkhi for supplies had run a little long, delayed by the crowds she had encountered today. Maybe it would have helped to have remembered what day of the week it was, but she rarely had need for that. Waiting in line had opened up a few comments passed back and forth between her and a couple others waiting around her, but it thinned out to one person, who had become much more serious--wistful, even? “Aye,” she agreed flatly; Olena knew a thing or two about painful memories, most of her own memories being particularly unpleasant. She shuffled on her feet and bit the inside of a plump lip. The topic of moving homes was an emotional one for her, but she had found that it hurt others in a different way--not necessarily fleeing, and in fact aching thanks to moving away from many of their sweetest memories. Was it one of those instances? “Things-- Things you can touch, they are having so much power, aren’t they?” she offered. “It is amazing, the power that just things can be having, just being around them.”

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random sentence starters

random sentences for any / multiple scenario(s). change around as you see fit.

“ who do you think you are? “

“ wait , did you just say you love me? “

“ please just … leave me alone. “

“ i’m so happy! “

“ is this a gift for me? “

“ hey! i’ve got something for you! wait right here! “

“ i love you. “

“ shut up! shut the fuck up! “

“ who told you that?! i didn’t say that! “

“ w — what? “

“ … i’m sorry. “

“ what? ME have a crush on YOU? whaaaaaat?! haha! what? pfft … shut up! “

“ bitch , guess what? “

“ oh my god … “

“ fuck you to fucking hell! “

“ man … go to hell. “

“ what did you just send me? “

“ what did you just say? “

“ they’re totally checking you out right now. “

“ jealous?! i’m not jealous! “

“ are you jealous? “

“ wow … you’re hot when you’re angry. “

“ wow … your smile is breathtaking. “

“ you’re so stupid. “

“ okay! that’s it! put your dukes up! “

“ you don’t want me. “

“ question , you’re not dating anyone , are you? “

“ let me take you out on a date. “

“ i swear to god i’m going to scream at the top of my lungs. “

“ no! don’t tickle me! “

“ i’m not good for you , trust me. “

“ no offense but i’m out of your league. “

“ so , how does it feel to know me? a blessing , isn’t it? “

“ … why does this card say ‘ happy 3rd birthday ‘? “

“ so what will it be tonight? “

“ please , let me listen to celine dion in the dark in peace. “

“ i don’t love you. “

“ you don’t love me. “

“ … is there something you want? “

“ you know , you’re really cute. “

“ god , just let me fucking love you , you idiot! “

“ shh … don’t cry. “

“ i just feel like everything is falling apart. “

“ DON’T YOU DARE! DON’T YOU FUCKING DARE! “

“ hello darkness my old friend … “

“ so … do i get a goodnight kiss? “

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꧁poetry sentence starters꧂

from the first 70 pages of “whiskey words & a shovel” by r.h. Sin

 “ you’re so used to being mistreated. ” 

“ you’ve gotten so used to being hurt that happiness scares you. ” 

“ who robbed you of innocence? ” 

“ who was your first? ” 

“ and the saddest part of all? you’ll cling to the good memories, as if there were any. ” 

“ the pain will always be there. ” 

“ so many people are setting the bar really low. ” 

“ you get what you allow. ”

“ i was never what you wanted. ” 

“ i was just the one you settled for. ” 

“ you’re an experience. ” 

“ meet me here. ” 

“ you were never the one. ” 

“ this was never love. ” 

“ you were simply necessary. ” 

“ i had to be hurt by you. ” 

“ i hope you find what you’re looking for. ” 

“ i hope you find the truth. ” 

“ and that’s how they control you. ” 

“ our version of living feels more like death. ” 

“ i understand you. ” 

“ i was forced to survive in your absence. ” 

“ i was faced with the realization that I never needed you. ” 

“ you’re always apologizing. ” 

“ one day I’ll stop listening. ” 

“ we grew apart.” 

“ we stopped trying. ” 

“ i’m trying to get better. ” 

“ i’m trying to get better at walking away from unhealthy situations. ” 

“ i struggle with the idea of anyone loving me unconditionally. ” 

“ sometimes I wish you waited for me. ” 

“ i got tired of going through the same shit with different people. ” 

“ it’s not your fucking fault. ” 

“ you can’t change a man. ” 

“ the thought of being in love is blinding. ” 

“ bargaining using sex.  either way you get screwed. ” 

“ the memories hurt the most. ” 

“ sometimes i get tired of thinking about the things that i don’t want to think about. ” 

“ sometimes i get so fucking tired. ” 

“ tonight, you’ll be the death of me. ”

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A running theme in Olena’s life seemed to be friends and visitors attempting to convince her to take a break from working, even for a day. She had stonewalled just about everyone; after all, she didn’t have employees helping her, and much of her work tended to involve her very specific magic and skill set, so what good would somebody else do? Besides, she liked to be the one in control of everything so that she knew exactly what was going on at all times.

Just this once--when she was feeling lonely in a way that snuggling her children or dogs wouldn’t fix--she set aside a Saturday to load herself and Kalyna and Symon onto a horse to go make a visit to someone she missed.

The form on her chest that didn’t match the other colors of her skin had been weighing particularly heavy on her mind, no thanks to the revelations Lutz had provided. Something about it made the pixie incredibly anxious. What if it was somehow a mistake? What if she got it but there wasn’t anyone with a matching one? It would make her feel lonely and solitary all over again, most likely.

Arriving unannounced, Olena chewed a plump lip as she had second thoughts, spurred on by the sight of her destination. What if Laura didn’t have time today? The younger woman had never been rude towards her, but Olena and the kids were coming during business hours. Though the ride over wasn’t terribly long, it was too late as they had already arrived, and it would have been stupid to just turn back around without at least saying hi.

Hopping off the saddle, she led the horse up to the post upon which she was tying it, then helped the children down, Symon still being very careful with the basket he had been tasked with carrying on the way. Without any further ado, she approached the storefront of the Hourglass like any other customer, shepherding the children along, and entered, looking around but attempting not to be too obvious about it.

@sabliermagique

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an-bauuen‌:

It was interesting, to think on their differences. Lutz had spent so long chasing his magic, trying so hard to reach a level past his limits in order to be enough. Yet here Olena was. Sheltered from it all. Maybe he should explain it to her sometime, best he could. Or better yet, ask Francis! Maybe even take her to Treowa himself. One day…

To think that Olena had anticipated these musings, that she was anticipating a thoughtful response, rather than making an idel comment, is the oft expected response. Much more interesting, to boot. As it was, the inner machinations of Lutz’s mind had no place in Olena’s current scope. It would have been much more reliable had Luther’s narration registered and reacted to Olena’s words, had he clocked onto how she disrobed.

But facing an unsuspecting lad with his friend near-exposed makes for a much funnier segue.

“UH.” Dinnerplates might be apt in regards to the roundness that golden eyes had reached. Lutz was unsure, for the moment, where was mot respectful to look - it was a blessing for the both of them that soul marks easily catch one’s eye.

He brightened, an ear of corn sprouting at the prospect of having an answer.

“Someone’s gonna be lucky - that’s a soulmate mark, Peggy told me about ‘em.” To further illustrate his point, Lutz unhooked the single dungaree strap that had rested om a shoulder. The rest of his chest fell exposed, revealing the ornately decorated mark of a bee sitting a few inches below his collarbone.

“You’re sweet on a Wix.”

Many of the words Lutz liked to use went right over Olena’s head--some days she felt she could barely communicate in Common, so she was far behind on slang and colloquialism. Context clues could only do her so good; it often felt like she had to learn yet another language. It made her feel absolutely daft.

Soulmate-- Did that mean there was somebody out there that she was meant to be with, romantically? She had never put very much stock into that idea. Only one relationship had ever transpired in her life, and it involved arrangement and years of abuse. Was there truly somebody she was meant to love? It had always felt so trivial to Olena to think about things like that for too long: she admittedly enjoyed the idea of having a partner whom she truly cared for and who cared just as much right back. But she had many other things to worry about to leave her time to daydream about really falling in love.

Sweet? The word appeared on her lips soundlessly, through the journey of expressions her face was traveling through. Sweet had a nice connotation, but she’d never heard it in such a way before. Olena wondered how much of it was a language barrier, versus plain isolation. “Wix?” She finally mumbled, barely audible, as crystalline larkspur-colored eyes studied the little bee that had been revealed unto her. She knew just a little about Peggy, knowing the girl was wixen--but what did wix have to do with this? And how did it affect Lutz if he didn’t have that type of magic? Her gaze traveled back up to the young man’s face, her own features twisted into hopeless confusion, her brow furrowed slightly. “I am knowing only a couple of wix, and I...am not really knowing very much about their magic,” she explained hesitantly. She watched Laura sometimes, but never knew where to start, only understanding that wix needed tools to conduct magic.

Falling silent again, she buttoned her shirt back up, though in a distracted daze. “This is....a love thing? Involving wix? I have never heard of it...”

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