No, I Said ‘ello, But That’s Close Enough

She/hers — not old-old but Tumblr old — INFJ & 4w5 A place where my random obsessions live. Mostly Ghost, anime/otome games, and sewing, though.

[londontsukino]

My Writing:

Links to the Ghost fanfic that is currently in progress since I’ll be posting chapters as I feel they’re ready to go up (or I’m sick of them sitting in my computer) and not necessarily in sequential order. Once the whole story is complete, the finished product will be posted Ao3. Notice will be given for chapters that are Not Safe For Work.

Synopsis: In an AU, the story’s narrator, a nameless writer, is sent as a last minute replacement by the magazine she works for to travel with Ghost in order to cover what life on the road is like for a band and its crew. Against her better judgement, she falls in love with Papa Emeritus III, the founder of Ghost, a regular (if somewhat eccentric and charming) guy.

Prologue - The narrator is given her newest assignment.

Chapter 1 - Introduction of Papa III, some of the band and the main supporting characters.

Chapter 2 - (Not Safe For Work warning) Papa films a thirst tweets video and tries to spend some alone time with the narrator.

Chapter 3 - The narrator helps Papa when he collapses before a performance and she begins to wonder if he actually could be attracted to her.

Chapter 4 - (Not Safe For Work warning) The narrator is invited to dinner and discovers that there were consequences to helping Papa.

Chapter 5 - (Not Safe For Work Warning. 18+ only!) The narrator and Papa get to know each other better over dinner in his suite. Things begin to get steamy when the date suddenly ends in disaster.

Chapter 6 - The narrator apologizes to Papa and has a heart-to-heart with Mary about whether or not to pursue things with him.

Chapter 7 - Jacob, the road manager, checks to see how the narrator is coping with the threatening emails she received, and she explains to Papa the real reason why she ran out of his room during their date.

Chapter 8 - (Not Safe For Work Warning. 18+ only!) Papa sends the narrator some striptease selfies and she accepts his invitation to use his shower after she goes for a run.

Chapter 9 - (Not Safe For Work Warning. 18+ only!) At dinner, the narrator overhears a conversation between Papa and Mary, and after dinner Papa reluctantly tells her about his family. (TW for mentions of death).

Chapter 10 - After a ritual, a music reporter harasses the narrator when he figures out who she is, and the narrator accidentally tells Papa she loves him.

Chapter 11 - The situation with Papa comes to a head when the narrator finally confronts him about never letting her see him without his skull paint, despite the fact that he asked her to stay with him after her assignment with the band is over. Added 6/11/2021

Chapter 12 - The day after their argument, the narrator watches her first ritual as an audience member, and Papa subtly dedicates a line from Deus in Absentia to her in front of everyone. Added 6/15/21

Chapter 13 - (NSFW/lemon warning. 18+ only!) This is it, the end, the final chapter! After one of the last shows with the narrator’s time with Ghost, she and Papa meet for dinner. Having had a fight with him the night before, she has no idea what sort of reception she’ll get from him and is determined to enjoy what could be one of their last nights together. Added 12/29/21

Writing Resources Created by Others:

Writing prompt mega post

Character story arc tips

Various assortment of tips when writing

Writing fight scenes

Tips for making Ao3 works screen reader-friendly

Reminders when finding a character’s speaking “voice”

Things that count as writing

Guidelines so your manuscript isn’t at the bottom of the slush pile

Smithsonian Open Access

More general tips on writing

Tips on helping overcome writer’s block

How to stay motivated as a writer

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[lucifixion-pose]

Nothing special, I just thought that video of Papà going around today was really cute.

Edit: should have linked the video oop

[pantserspen]

How to Fix Underwriting

1. Slow down at emotionally important moments.

Big emotions need space to land. If a scene feels rushed, pause the plot briefly to show how the moment affects the character.

2. Add reactions, not explanations.

Instead of explaining what a character feels, show it through physical responses, hesitation, or small actions that reveal emotion naturally.

3. Ground every scene in the senses.

If a scene feels thin, add one or two sensory details—sound, texture, smell, or temperature—to make the moment feel lived-in.

4. Let thoughts interrupt action.

A line of internal thought can deepen a scene without slowing it too much. Thoughts show stakes, fear, longing, or conflict beneath the action.

5. Expand consequences, not events.

You don’t need more things to happen—you need to show what matters. Focus on how events change relationships, decisions, or self-perception.

6. Strengthen setting where emotion peaks.

The environment should echo or contrast the emotion of the scene. Setting is not decoration—it’s emotional reinforcement.

7. Add specific details instead of general ones.

Underwriting often relies on vague language. Swap “they argued” for one sharp line of dialogue or a specific breaking point.

8. Let dialogue breathe.

Short dialogue exchanges without pauses can feel flat. Add beats—silence, gestures, interruptions—to give the conversation weight.

9. Show transitions between scenes.

If scenes jump too quickly, readers feel disoriented. A brief transition helps establish time, mood, and emotional continuity.

10. Clarify stakes early in the scene.

If readers don’t know what can be lost, scenes feel empty. Make sure the character wants something specific and fears losing it.

11. Use the “what are they feeling right now?” check.

After each major beat, ask what emotion is dominant in that moment. If it’s missing on the page, the scene is likely underwritten.

12. Expand scenes that feel “too clean.”

If a scene resolves too neatly or quickly, it probably needs more tension. Messy emotions and unresolved feelings add depth.

[isaksbestpillow]

Bakebake opening credits

[koto-wari]

Musical Hakuouki Interview with Kubota Hidetoshi, Higuchi Yuuta and Teruma (Stage Natalie - 31/10/2025)

What follows is an attempt at translating the interview between Kubota Hidetoshi, Higuchi Yuuta and Teruma that was published on October 31s

It's my final night in Japan, and Haku-Myu Live 4 is over--- so have the first of the interview translations! As always, visit the original page for the foto's!

[inthegardensofourminds]

Hakumyu leads 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025

[cinnamon-snail]

[orphicrites]

CRYING

[virgilmyboy]

hakuoki: Keisuke Sannan

If you get me Hakuoki SSL i'll love you forever.

Anyway here have this

[atricksterproblem]

[counterfeiterror]

I think I died..

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hey guys, i think we should add him to the conclave canon

[mochibat]

Today marks the day Papa Emeritus III was summoned to the clergy!

The party is never over! Put your kazoos in salute position! Celebrate III’s life by sharing your favorite pics and videos!

(x)

[londontsukino]

[epifaniacintilante]

SARAH PATTERSON as Rosaleen in The Company of Wolves (1984)

[vintageandroid]

Fuck it. Tumblr poll. No fighting. There is no right answer but there are some wrong answers.

What is this individual's "casual"/everyday name in your head?

Perpetua

V (pronounced Vee)

V (pronounced Five)

Perpy (incorrect choice)

Tobias but he's wearing a funny mask. (Also incorrect.)

Papa V Perpetua, the whole thing, every time I think about him

I do not think about him

Some other option, which I will specify in the comments like a civilized person

I don't go here and don't care about him but I long to click buttons

Voting ended onMay 22, 2025

[helenvaughans]

haute & freddy | shy girl

[whispersoffateleo]

2025-5-15 New BTS of Luo Yunxi's wirework in Shui Long Yin

"Luo Yunxi super cool fighting behind the scenes! Flying and jumping, as graceful as a fox dragon soaring into the clouds, hovering and fixed, as powerful as a green pine standing in China. Come and see the Xuanxia style."

Credit: TV series Shui Long Yin Official