Unfortunate Indefinite Hiatus

A DMC writing sideblog. Prompts: Open | Requests: Open | In this house, we love and support Sparda and Eva. Slots Open: 15/20 | Event Slots Open: 17/20 | Has adopted one entire discord server and probably every visitor to this blog.

[devils-penitence]

You know, you remind me of Sasara from HypMic without the humor. I can FEEL the cat smile from behind the screen.

Okay, I'm STILL on hiatus dealing with some stuff besides my dad but this hit my inbox outta left field.

Idk who you are, Anon, but I love you very much. You have no idea how much I love HypMic, so getting this dragged a fuckin inhuman noise out of me.

[husbandomail-archive]

Hello!

Hiya! This is my introduction + promo! My name is Jo, and this is a multi-fandom writing blog! I’ve run several beforehand, so I’m not new to the scene. I’d appreciate it if you’d help me get off the ground!

About me page

Rules + guidelines

Available fandoms

[devils-penitence]

Aight, I'm still on Hiatus but go give my friend a follow. She's pretty chill, I'm sure y'all would like her!

[devils-penitence]

Vergil x Reader: Everything Will Be Okay

You sure can! Sorry if it's a bit brief, but I wanted to get this out for you asap. Panic attacks suck and I really hope this helps you feel better!

Panic attacks had become a regular thing for you of late. Your partner was almost always out hunting demons and your job was so demanding you had no means to escape the overwhelming, crushing weight of it all. Having just gotten off work, you tried to relax but as you finally settled in you found yourself tense with an all too familiar fear. The onset was always sudden, but it had never been this fast before. You felt sick to your stomach, hands trembling as you felt around for something, anything to clutch to for comfort.

Finding nothing, you began to panic more and your breathing bordered on hyperventilating - until something warm and heavy was dropped over you, the familiar scent of Juniper and sword polish overtaking your senses as someone scooped you up from where you'd curled up at. Recognizing the weight as an oh-so-familiar coat, you shifted it just enough to look at the person who had picked you up. Vergil looked at you from the corners of his eyes as he made his way down the hall, towards your shared room.

This was just one of the many ways he reminded you that he would always be there when you needed him most.

[ajlovecraft-deactivated20211025]

Okay, so I did a thing based off this cause it helps me throght some really bad anxiety. Then the thought popped in my head to share this work with everyone.

[devils-penitence]

This made my day, bless you! I was not expecting to see this cute lil thing in my notifications, and I am absolutely blown away by it. You draw so well! I'm genuinely at a loss for words, so please take the above GIF as the general tone for what I'm trying to say.

[devils-penitence]

Another big update.

Unfortunately, the fix they attempted to my dad's bypass tube in his leg a month ago hasn't done much and is blocked right back up. So he came in at a quarter to six this morning as of when this gets posted to get another surgery. We had to wait a while due to an emergency (I hope whoever it was is okay!) and then they finally got to him. Well we ended up in a consultation room with the doctor post-surgery and it looks like things aren't going well.

The fix they're going to try and do likely won't last more than a couple years at best. Which means that an amputation will eventually happen. And with him STILL off work, I'm really having to scour for a job to help my parents out with bills. So, yet again, there will be an extension to my hiatus. I am SO sorry this keeps happening, I really hate letting all of you down. I can only hope all of this clears up as soon as possible.

[devils-penitence]

Big Update!!!

I've been meaning to update you on my dad's situation. He is fine. He's still at home recovering, but the worst is over. They managed to get the bypass tube reopened, so he didn't have to lose his leg! That being said, however, I'm still going to have to try even harder to land a job so I can cover my folks in case things go south again.

I genuinely apologize for leaving y'all hanging, but just know I'm not abandoning you. I will return to write as I have time. I love you glorious people do much, and writing for y'all is so fun!

[devils-penitence]

MAJOR UPDATE

So you've likely noticed that I've basically been MIA on this blog again. No I'm not abandoning it, but something major has happened. And not a good kind of major.

You're aware that I've been job hunting, so I'll cut to the chase. Not only have I not managed to secure a job, but my father is in the hospital. Back in 2017 he had a bypass done in his lower left leg that required them to use a tube of some kind, and on Sunday that tube collapsed. My dad was admitted on Monday and they've tried doing a clot breaker on him to clear up anything before they tried to reopen the tube.

They managed to get it reopened, but it's already showing signs of collapsing again. If they can't get it to stay open, my dad is very much in danger of losing that leg from the knee down. Which will most certainly cost him the job he's already so dangerously close to losing due to health issues - which were the driving force behind me trying so hard to find a job.

This is by no means a post begging for aid. Just understanding. Until the situation is resolved, I will be absent from this blog as far as writing goes. I will try to pop back in here and there to let you know how things are going. I'm so sorry to continually keep you waiting for your requests.

And on a final note before I go, I want to express my gratitude for your continued presence and patience. You folks keep me going, and I hope that, when I finally can return to writing, it'll be worth the wait for you.

[devils-penitence]

Hey! Happy new year. I hope you're doing well. How's the ask box coming along? Just wondering where my ask falls on the do to list lol.

My askbox is doing just fine now, thanks for asking! And it's super nice to hear from you again~!

My current writing situation boils down to as I have time. Some requests will take longer than others, but hopefull I'll have yours out by the end of the week schedule permitting.

I'm sorry you've had to wait so long, but I've been job hunting for a while and doing odd jobs for money. That takes up a lot of my time.

[devils-penitence]

It's hard not to try and hug the Sparda boys when I started getting into the Devil May Cry series. Dante, Vergil and Nero just need a pile of hugs.

Oh I hear that loud and clear. If you can reach them (and in Vergil's case, doing so without getting stabbed), I'm sure they'd let you hug them!

[devils-penitence]

General Rules

Alright, I know this is one of the most boring things to read but for your sake and mine, I'm gonna be laying down a few rules for this blog.

Don't spam requests/prompts. This one should be fairly simple. I get it, you're excited to have things you want to read cranked out, but I only have a certain number of slots I can take before I close my inbox. But you need to give everyone else a chance, too. If you sent something in but you're not sure if I got it, please DM me about it.

I reserve the right to decline a prompt/request. Another fairly self-explanatory rule, but I'll elaborate. There are things I absolutely will not write, such as r*pe or inc*st. I'll provide a full list of things I will and won't write for at the bottom of this post, but the basic gist is if it's gross or makes me uncomfortable I won't be taking your request. If you're unsure of where your request falls, please DM me.

Be respectful to both myself and other people/blogs that visit this page. I do not and will not tolerate hatefulness and disrespect. I'm generally quite willing to give second chances, but an offense of this magnitude is an Immediate Block. And I'm talking disrespect and hate like "Are you fucking stupid?" or "kys". Things like that are a big no-no here.

Do not rush me. I know that sounds harsh, but hear me out. There's a difference between being genuinely curious about the status of your request/prompt and being entitled. I'm more than willing to tell you where your request sits in the queue, but that does not give you any rights to demand that I work on your request ASAP. I can't tell you how many blogs I've seen with this problem, and I'm determined to nip it in the bud here. DO NOT DEMAND I HURRY ON YOUR REQUEST/PROMPT OR IT WILL IMMEDIATELY BE THROWN OUT.

× What I WON'T write ×: R*pe/Noncon, Dubcon, Inc*st, P*dophilia, anything involving bodily fluids that aren't cum/saliva, anal, gore, vore.

♡ What I WILL write ♡: Pretty much anything NOT on my No-No List. Fluff, smut, AUs, Slice of life, characters as parents, headcanons, scenarios, you name it. If it doesn't involve a No-No, it's likely I'll accept it. I do explore darker AUs such as Dante and Vergil switching places as protagonist and antagonist, though.

[devils-penitence]

First time seeing this blog honestly. Is there any rules to requests and stuff? Like what you won't do and such?

Oh, hello there! Yes I do have rules, you can find them under the general post tag (which I honestly forgot was a tag til I had to find the rules post). Though my blog also hasn't been around long enough for them to really be buried, so a few minutes of scrolling at best and you should be able to find it just past my list of characters. I'll reblog them for convenience's sake, since mobile won't let me link them.

[athena-athena]

Tag Game

I was tagged by @shakespeareanqueer​ for this one - thank you so much! 😃

Rules: post a gif that represents you, but it can’t be from a fandom mentioned in your header/bio, then tag some people.

Tagging: @bigbandbombshell​ @celticheart72​ @fandomhell97​ @darthcannizard​ @ivy475​ @belathora​ and anyone else who wants to do it!  (Also, no pressure to do it if I tagged you but you’re not interested. 😊)

[fandomhell97]

I couldn’t find any recent ones better but yeah this is a whole mood I feel on a regular basis so it fits lol

I’m tagging @valeska-was-here , @hey-foreieys , @charliemagne-world , @feathertail-lightheart , @harlot-of-oblivion , @sui-senka , @catspook , and @breezeinmonochromenight but there’s no pressure! I just found this to be a bit funny to do!

[harlot-of-oblivion]

This is me almost every day before I escape from my responsibilities here for a short while. 😆

Tagging @drusoona​ @exsultry​ @bettybattaglia​ @synchronmurmurs​ @astral-space-dragon​ @thedyingmoon​ and anyone else that wants to join in! 😁💖

[exsultry]

My mood / energy all day every day because I see way too much wack ass shit constantly that blows my fking mind; and I react with style.

Tagging @jasontoddism @valkyrjapride @thejillibean84 @copper-wasp @thequantumranger of course don’t feel obligated! Just if you want to join in! 💙🖤

[thejillibean84-deactivated20200]

I’m just here (and would rather be a cat) 😂

Tagging: @cheesysquidarts @vkylocifer @tehrevving @la-vita @clevermentalitybeliever @keeroo92 @copper-wasp and anyone else that wants to join 💕

[copper-wasp]

I am Tina.

Thanks for the tags @exsultry and @thejillibean84 🥰

Gonna rag @xenonfae @keeroo92 @la-vita @daemongal @daemon-of-havok but only if ya wanna 💖

[la-vita]

Thank you for tagging me @thejillibean84​ and @copper-wasp​ 💚

Smol and constantly tired 😂👌

Tagging: @thedyingmoon​ @ran196242​ @cantcopewithlosingv​ @daemon-of-havok​ @dhalia111​ @gaaebolg​ and whoever wants to do it 💚

[dhalia111]

Thank you for the tag @la-vita !

I’m tagging: @cantcopewithlosingv @decafinated-coffee @violentmouths @clevermentalitybeliever @gunbladequeen @fuumam0nou ! No pressure though! It’s just fun 😃

[grombs-blog]

Cool I g u e s s @dhalia111

@cheesysquidarts @squiddywritesstuffs @clevermentalitybeliever @beyond-the-mirror @bettybattaglia @gunbladequeen @devils-never-dream

[umbra-diaboli]

Huh what me what’d I do

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@dmcdrabbles @sakkajagga @silversapphyre @soup-goddess @valkyrjapride @helltooth @nalax9 @maxfieldparrishes and whoever else wants to hop in

[silversapphyre]

@but-two-days-old @sad-university-student @tiger–wolf @daemonsatnight (why can’t i tag you??)  @acetrainernico @drusoona​ @aaniiyo​ @dylan-o-yumm​

[daemonsatnight]

Honestly I don’t know why it doesn’t let people tag me but I will figure it out for next time, but be warned that I am not tech savvy. I also don’t know who else to tag that hasn’t been, but imma try.

@devils-penitence @a-midsummer-nights-odyssey and anyone else who wants to jump on the band wagon

[devils-penitence]

Me when someone says it's too early for me to go back to bed.

@ghost-reblogs-things @superwhovian-221b

(Yes I am aware of the tag typo but it's 7am and I can't be bothered rn lol)

[devils-penitence]

Aight, the crazy has settled down and I am 100% back to form. The askbox isn't eating things any more, so...

I AM BACK IN BUSINESS, FRIENDS!

The downside is that both the boot drive and hard drive on my laptop keeled on me so I have to write on my phone for the foreseeable future.

[politicalsci]

Find them here: https://waronwant.org/McStrike-near-me 

#McStrike

[the-space-ferret]

It’s McDonald’s, it’s not supposed to be a high paying job

[jabberwockypie]

People deserve to make enough to live on. That’s not up for debate. This idea that some jobs aren’t “supposed to” pay enough for people to get their needs met is bullshit. Nobody should be living in poverty.

[the-space-ferret]

Yes, but it’s McDonald’s. It’s not meant to be a job to support a family, it’s mainly for support for teens or side jobs.

[aeliad]

No, it’s not. 

There is no such thing as a job “for teens” (and even if there was, they deserve a fair wage for their labor, too.) Nobody should get paid so little that they need “side jobs.” 

If your business model relies on paying people a wage that keeps them trapped in poverty, your business should not continue to exist. McDonald’s can afford to pay their workers a better wage, they’re choosing not to. 

[acestuckwithahimbo]

Funny story- I am a manager at a Mc Donald’s. Do you know? We have a set limit of minors- teenagers- we can employ. It’s barely over a dozen. Most locations open at 6am… guess what, on week days minors cannot work before they are out of school, or before 730am if they are out of school (GED and the like) also 730am on weekends. Minors cannot work after 10pm on weekdays, and after Midnight on weekends. My location closes at 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and 1am on Friday and Saturday. Because of labor laws here, they may not have more than 20 hours a week, and cannot work more than 5 hours in a single day.

So no. This is absolutely not a job just for teens. We have a giant compactor that crushes and crushes our trash. If you’re not 18 you’re not allowed to operate it. Anything sharp? Are you 18? Can’t touch it. Being a manger? Are you out of high school and at least 18? Forget it.

And honestly, I wouldn’t make any of the kids at my job deal with our customers when they’re going feral. Do you know how bat shit y’all are?? I had a woman start crying because we ran out of the Mc Rib and caused a scene in my drive-thru for 10 minutes. I’ve had old men cussing me out because Corp decided to bump a senior coffee from .99 to 1.09. Though if you sit inside, which they all do for well over two hours every morning… refills are free.

We have a lady here who we call “Princess Diamond” because she’s so fucking entitled she gave us a bad review on the McVoice because we served a homeless man and he sat to close to her… which was across the entire goddamn lobby. Would you really want a teen trying to deal with this woman??

I sure as shit don’t. I don’t allow her to deal with most of my Crew, actually. I’m as nice as freaking sugar in your tea to her face but if she gets rude I start slamming her order down on the tray. And as my Crew knows, the sweeter my voice gets the more trouble your in. She doesn’t stay long on days were I start getting aggressive with her food.

Side tracked- but no. We have so many things that need to be done all day long that we can’t legally let a minor do. A sister location was just fined over $5,000.00 because of labor violations pertaining to minors.

Just pay us so we can live. Please. A lot of these teens are trying to move out and get into apartments. But if an apartment costs 800.00 in rent and that’s usually one of the two checks a month an adult gets. Maybe. That’s a struggle even for myself, and it’s just my roommate, our dumb cat, and me. No children. He has a worse paying job.

We just want to be able to live.

[aeliad]

This goes for any minimum wage job. 

The minimum wage, when it was set in 1938 as the United States was coming out of the Depression, was intended to be the minimum you needed to be able to pay your bills and raise a family on a single income. Not this bullshit we have today. It’s as low as it is because it hasn’t kept up with inflation.

Like, not only is working in fast food one of the hardest fucking jobs because it’s hot, it’s dangerous, and it’s full of the worst customers, but it’s also disrespected constantly, and people don’t think you deserve to be able to pay your bills. 

Fuck that. 

Pay workers enough to live on with a single full time job. 

Any business that can’t? Shouldn’t exist. 

[cutthroatchorus]

Hey if you’re not following @aeliad you should be

[aeliad]

Thanks buddy. <3 

I think my Union side shows sometimes. :D 

[devils-penitence]

Edit: This was supposed to go to my main, but fuck it. Here we are. I'm rollin with this. It was a one-off reblog while I was waiting post-funeral for a ride, but I 1000% support this either way.

[devils-penitence]

I was gonna send in a request, but my brain is dumb and didn't wanna think of anything, so I'll just say hi instead and that I'm a fan of your work!

Not to be "That Bitch", but I wish I could hug you right now. You are an absolute sweetheart and I'm so glad this actually made it into my inbox. I straight up cried when I saw this. In a good way, I promise! I probably rewrote this five or six times trying to express my gratitude for this message, but humanity hasn't invented a word close enough to what I'm feeling so this'll have to do. I have no idea when you sent this in, but I really am very grateful for it.

[devils-penitence]

I'm sorry for being gone so long, I really am. I've been dealing with a lot in my absence and I apologize for not letting y'all at least know I'm alive. But today absolutely broke me. I'm not much of one for talking about my personal life, but this is important. A very dear family friend in my life has passed away, in a manner very similar to the uncle I adored as a child. And it's messing with me mentally and emotionally.

This family friend used to play games with me when I was lonely and would visit me when I was sick. He always had some advice and a snack ready when I would start to feel lost in life. And now he's just gone. He's somewhere I can't reach him now. And I don't know how I'm going to handle that. Because he was my go-to for situations like these.

The nutshell summary is that, several years ago, he married an absolute Karen of a woman and that turned out to be a mistake. Because she left him, wouldn't let him see their kids, and now he's gone. I'm trying to avoid going into to much detail because I'm certain it would trigger at least a few people here and I don't want that.

So I will be gone a little while longer. I very much appreciate your patience and I want to express how grateful I am for each and every one of you. You're all so very precious to me, even those of you who just lurk. I can find the strength to at least keep moving because I know y'all are right here waiting.

I'll be back, I swear it. I'm not gonna leave y'all waiting for much longer. I just need to sort myself out after all of this. Thank you for still waiting, even with all that radio silence.

[devils-penitence]

Leave your requests in the comments or reblogs of this post and I'll get to them as I see them. Sorry for anyone too anxious to do this without anonymity, I know it sucks. Once the my inbox starts behaving again I'll update y'all.

Credit to yesno18 for this workaround. You saved my sanity, owlet!

Edit: Yesno, owlet, it's fine lol

Edit 2: No luck on the askbox yet RIP

[devils-penitence]

And, to answer the question I got on my last post, no. My PMs aren't working either. Anything you send doesn't show on my end. I had a few friends help me test this the other day after one of them tried messaging me and I just didn't get it. I have no idea what's up with Tumblr, honestly.

Edit: This sounds funky, but my friend messaged me on discord when I was radio silent in PMs here. That's how we found out, just to clarify.

Edit 2: That...might just work!