Narwhal's Little Ocean

[loveisbraveandwild]

reblog if you like girls and/or taylor swift

[ionlylikemycat]

how long does it take zuko to convince his staff that he isn’t gonna slap, punch, beat, banish, or otherwise assault them?

that they aren’t about to lose their job (or life) over a spilled cup or broken vase?

that he’s not trying to trick them when he says they can relax the ornate and complex flattery each time they leave the room?

that he means it when he bans corporal punishment in the palace (and out of it) and that they really can come to him if someone forgets that rule?

that they haven’t upset him or wronged him when he asks to take his meal without the full serving staff of twenty watching him?

zuko is sensitive, even when he tries not to be, and watching these people be so afraid of him would break his heart. but that also means we gets to see it when they begin to open up to him.

firelord zuko who’s feeding the turtleduks when a toddler comes running over. she almost topples into the water but zuko sweeps her up before she’s in any danger. he holds her in his lap and shows her how to feed them gently. when the mother comes careening out screaming for her child she stops short at the sight of zuko and collapses into a bow, head to the floor. she begs forgiveness but zuko shakes his head, and offers his hand for her to stand. he hands over her daughter, asks the girl’s name. his guard calls him back into meetings so he leaves with a smile and a bow to both of them. it’s the first time a child hasn’t been afraid of zuko here in the fire nation, and he smiles all week

firelord zuko who spends months trying to win over the kitchen staff enough the let him make his own tea. they refuse at first (as much as one is allowed to) and stand on principle. but zuko is patient, so patient, so he begins to visit the kitchens once a week. he tells the head chef he’s going to come, it’s not a surprise. and he just thanks the staff, asks their names, maybe mentions an earth nation dish he had that’s native to a region who’s dignitaries are coming. once he’s been a few times he asks about their lives. simple things, never much more than yes or no answers; he doesn’t want to force them into speaking more than they’re comfortable just because he is their firelord. but 10 months in, and he finally convinces the guards, tasters, and head chef he can make his own tea. the head chef still insists on checking the tea as it comes in (special shipment from the jasmine dragon of course) because he’s been working in the palace for a long time and he’s seen many leaders but zuko is the first firelord he’s actually wanted to serve. and he’s seen this 18 year old kid trying so damn hard to help the palace and nation heal, tying so hard to win favor with his dishwashers, that he wants to keep safe. he may not prepare the tea, but not a leaf gets to the firelord that isn’t personally checked by him.

and in a couple years, the permeating sense of fear and dread begins to leech out of the palace. maybe the maids start humming in the corridors, maybe the washer women laugh and talk as they go about their business, maybe the royal dressers don’t flinch at the scars all across their young leaders skin anymore

maybe the country is being run by a smart, kind, genuine young man who works tirelessly to restore their honor as people of the fire nation. zuko brings music, art, poetry, dancing and life back to the fire nation. he teaches the wisdom he learned from the sun warriors and old masters: fire isn’t just hate and death. it can be life, light, a sun blazing inside you and he fosters that light in his people. so they can shed the last 100 years of hatred together and foster a new nation of peace

[poems-and-word]

[purplepinknarwhal]

This coincides really well with the Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.

[thenamesjocelyn]

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[kreativegeenius]

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[trappunzelll]

Look at KB coming through

[kimreesesdaughter]

Every time you see this, reblog it. There is always someone in college that will see this.

[starkie-md]

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[purplepinknarwhal]

Black to Grey

The warmth you handed me to keep in my pocket

Was your smile and the press of your lips against mine

And now

When I have to face the dark

You brush my hair away from my face, squeeze my hand, and walk with me to show me that

The only things lurking in the dark are the shadows of my memories

And the faint impression of a person that was never meant to face the future

You point to the silver, but it's not a lining-

It's the whole sky, and the clouds are fulfilled promises

The trees and flowers are new perspectives and memories replacing the dying whispers in the smoke

The butterflies are the secrets we keep together

And

For the first time

The grey is a kaleidoscope

And I welcome the chance to see the shades of the world

Through kinder eyes.

[astepinwonderland]

vaguely nsfw asks

1. Are looks important in a relationship?

2. Are relationships ever worth it?

3. Are you a virgin?

4. Are you in a relationship?

5. Are you in love?

6. Are you single this year?

7. Can you commit to one person?

8. Describe your crush

9. Describe your perfect mate

10. Do you believe in love at first sight?

11. Do you ever want to get married?

12. Do you forgive betrayal?

13. Do you get jealous easily?

14. Do you have a crush on anyone?

15. Do you have any piercings?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Do you like kissing in public?

20. Do you shower every day?

21. Do you think someone has feelings for you?

22. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?

23. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat?

24. Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years?

25. Do you want to be in a relationship this year?

26. Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you?

27. Has someone ever written a song or poem for you?

28. Have you ever been cheated on?

29. Have you ever cheated on someone?

30. Have you ever considered plastic surgery? If so, what would you change about your body?

31. Have you ever cried over a guy/girl?

32. Have you ever experienced unrequited love?

33. Have you ever had sex with a man?

34. Have you ever had sex with a woman?

35. Have you ever kissed someone older than you?

36. Have you ever liked one of your best friends?

37. Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated?

38. Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to?

39. Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have?

40. Have you ever written a song or poem for someone?

41. Have you had sex so far this year?

42. How long can you just kiss until your hands start to wander?

43. How long was your longest relationship?

44. How many boyfriends/girlfriends have you had?

45. How many people did you kiss in 2012/2013?

46. How many times did you have sex last year?

47. How old are you?

48. If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say?

49. If you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, what is your favorite thing about him/her?

50. If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept?

51. Is there a boy/girl who you would do absolutely everything for?

52. Is there anyone you’ve given up on? Why?

53. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are?

54. Is there someone you will never forget?

55. Share a relationship story.

56. State 8 facts about your body

57. Things you want to say to an ex

58. What are five ways to win your heart?

59. What do you look like? (Post a picture!)

60. What is the biggest age difference between you and any of your partners?

61. What is the first thing you notice in someone?

62. What is the sexiest thing someone could ever do for/to you?

63. What is your definition of “having sex”?

64. What is your definition of cheating?

65. What is your favourite foreplay routine?

66. What is your favourite roleplay?

67. What is your idea of the perfect date?

68. What is your sexual orientation?

69. What turns you off?

70. What turns you on?

71. What was your kinkiest wet dream?

72. What words do you like to hear during sex?

73. What’s something sweet you’d like someone to do for you?

74. What’s the most superficial characteristic you look for?

75. What’s the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for you?

76. What’s the sweetest thing you’ve ever done for someone?

77. What’s your opinion on age differences in relationships?

78. What’s your dirtiest secret?

79. When was the last time you felt jealous? Why?

80. When was the last time you told someone you loved them?

81. Who are five people you find attractive?

82. Who is the last person you hugged?

83. Who was your first kiss with?

84. Why did your last relationship fail?

85. Would you ever date someone off of the Internet?

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[fox-in-the-wheat-deactivated202]

THIS IS THE HARDEST I HAVE LAUGHED IN SO LONG YOU HAVE CURED MY DEPRESSION

[ywg]

This is one of the greatest posts I’ve ever witnessed. The payoff was amazing.

[purplepinknarwhal]

At first I was just kind of like wtf, but this is so fucking good. 😂

[purplepinknarwhal]

Day Number Eighty-Three

I started the count down with two weeks. A fortnight. Fourteen days, until I can intertwine my fingers with yours. The days are rapid fire, but I'm scared. What if I am not what you remember?

What if

The comfort of my arms is not enough.

The pieces of me will not put themselves back together, and the tear stains do not erase themselves.

Will you remember where I fit together? Will you hand me the sun to keep in my pocket so I never have to be afraid of the dark?

It's so cold.

I hope you will share your warmth with me.

-Day Number Eighty Three

[akaiiros]

when I was younger, I used to stare into the sun. my mom said it would make me go blind, and maybe that’s the reason I wear glasses now, but i didn’t care. I watched the sun until a glowing white imprint seared itself into my mind and memory. I saw the sun on the back of my eyelids, and it felt like my head was going to explode.

one time I got a concussion, fell off a slide on a playground. I didn’t realize it and when I stood up, I finally realized what it meant to see stars. sparks flew behind my eyelids, and then I can’t remember what happened next.

a few years ago, I learned the science behind ‘seeing stars’ - the color rods in your eyes would get tired and only the opposite colors would fire, leaving an image imprint. or something like that, I can’t recall. I stared at a picture until all I saw was the bright after afterimage in my head all day. it made sense.

I fell in love with you a few months ago, and you still make my head spin. and when I close my eyes, I can see you in my mind’s eye - the exact honey color of your eyes, the curve of your lips, the shape of your jaw. the picture of you laughing in the sun, forever ingrained in my memory.

and all of a sudden I was brought back to when I was five and I stared at the sun until I almost went blind. but I kept staring, because I was transfixed.

[purplepinknarwhal]

The End

I try not to act like every moment together will be our last. I try to convince myself that maybe you care as much as I do that I may never feel the press of your lips again or the stubble on your cheeks. And maybe you do, care that is. I consume every "I love you" like it's my life force and cherish every blown kiss like it will be snatched away in the breeze. That won't make it hurt any less when I'm not the one you smile for anymore. It will feel like a pulling a mace out of my chest instead of a dagger or uprooting a tree instead of a flower.

Pause.

When you sing just a little off-key I giggle and smile wider than the sky. When you remind me to see the sun instead of the clouds, I tell you how I'd forgotten there was a sunrise because I've been stuck in the rainstorm as long as I can remember. When I can wake up without an overwhelming sense of dread,

knowing it's your fault. Your fault I remembered how to be happy. Your unapologetic fault. I hope it will never end,

but have I ever told you I'm a realist?

[poemswords]

[purplepinknarwhal]

I should. I shouldn't.

I should think of more than your smile. The rest of the world is so grey that your light is blinding, crippling. I shouldn't grab tighter to the hand that drags me into a place I can never return from, a place that's eternal, but I can blink and it will be gone. I should learn to be happy by myself, but being happy with you, for you, is everything I have ever asked for. I shouldn't give my heart to you for safe keeping, but it's safer with you than in my own chest. I should love the time we have before everything is inside out and upside down. I shouldn't bend my life around yours or make you the thread that can crumple my tapestry. I should. I shouldn't. Maybe I will.

[purplepinknarwhal]

She looks grumpy, but she's really comfy. I promise.

[purplepinknarwhal]

My sister's snek bby boi is doing A peek.

[queenstylinsxn]

Reblog if you’re bisexual, support bisexual people or are actually a bunch of tiny velociraptors in a human suit

[babyscribblez]

Get Wet

[crow--teeth]

Shallow:

1. Favorite color

2. Height

3. Eye color

4. Hair color

5. Age

6. Piercings?

7. Tattoos?

8. Favorite animal/pet

9. Favorite scent

10. What time is it?

Wading:

11. Favorite time of day

12.First pet

13. Siblings

14. First car

15. On a day like today you would…?

16. The last book you read

17. The last text message you sent/received

18. Are you usually hot or cold

19. Pick one thing to your left, what does it mean to you

20. Day or night and why

Knee Deep:

21. When was the last time you told someone you loved them?

22. When was the last time someone told you they loved you

23. Who is your best friend and how did you meet

24. Would you rather…

25. Do you get sick often

26. Do you live alone or with other people

27. When was the last time you saw your family

28. What do you want to achieve in the next year

29. Do you believe in true love

30. Have you ever been hurt by someone you thought cared about you

To the Waist:

31. When was the last time you got hurt

32. Have you ever hurt yourself

33. What was the last fight you had about

34. Has anyone told you they hated you

35. Have you seen anyone die

36. What would you tell your younger self

37. Would you skip the bad parts of your life to be successful

38. What do you want to do with the rest of your life

39. Have you left behind/ were you left behind in a friendship

40. What is more important ___ or ___

Neck Deep:

41. Who would you want to meet again in your life

42. Why did you choose your career path

43. What is something you regret from your past

44. How much time is left at the end of your day

45. What was your last dream about

46. Have you ever hated someone and why

47. Talk about your favorite family member

48. What is one thing you want to confess

49. Have you ever tried to take away your problems instead of deal with them

50. Who would you save- yourself or a stranger?

Head Under Water:

51. Have you been in love

52. Talk about someone in your life who has died

53. Describe your first ____

54. When was the last time you thought you were beautiful

55. Have you ever had to recover after something

56. What do you hate about ____

57. Top ten life values

58. How do you fall asleep

59. When was the last time you smiled and the last time you cried

60. Would you give up everything for ____

Drowning:

61. Ask your own question

[rainbowsociety-deactivated20190]

65 Questions You Aren't Used To

1. Do you ever doubt the existence of others than you?

2. On a scale of 1-5, how afraid of the dark are you?

3. The person you would never want to meet?

4. What is your favorite word?

5. If you were a type of tree, what would you be?

6. When you looked in the mirror this morning what was the first thing you thought?

7. What shirt are you wearing?

8. What do you label yourself as?

9. Bright room or dark room?

10. What were you doing at midnight last night?

11. Favorite age you’ve been so far?

12. Who told you they loved you last?

13. Your worst enemy?

14. What is your current desktop picture?

15. Do you like someone?

16. The last song you listened to?

17. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up?

18. Who would you really like to just punch in the face?

19. If anyone could be your slave for a day, who would it be and what would they have to do?

20. What is your best physical attribute? (showing said attribute is optional)

21. If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you look like and what would you do?

22. Do you have a secret talent? If yes, what is it?

23. What is one unique thing you’re afraid of?

24. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your disposal.

25. You just found $100! How are you going to spend it?

26. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, but you have to leave immediately. Where are you going to go?

27. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. “Be brand-specific” it says. Man! What are you gonna say about that? Even if you don’t drink booze there’s something you can figure out… so what’s it gonna be?

28. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place? 

29. What is your favorite expletive?

30. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don’t worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what’s the one thing you’re going to save from that blazing inferno?

31. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?

32. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit… you can move to anywhere else in the world!

33. The Celestial Gates Of Beyond have opened, much to your surprise because you didn’t think such a thing existed. Death appears. As it turns out, Death is actually a pretty cool entity, and happens to be in a fantastic mood. Death offers to return the friend/family-member/person/etc. of your choice to the living world. Who will you bring back?

34. What was your last dream about?

35. Are you a good….[insert anything you’d like here]?

36. Have you ever been admitted to the hospital?

37. Have you ever built a snowman?

38. What is the color of your socks?

39. What type of music do you like?

40. Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?

41. What is your favorite milkshake flavor?

42. What football team do you support? (I will answer in terms of American football as well as soccer)

43. Do you have any scars?

44. What do you want to be when you graduate?

45. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

46. Are you reliable?

47. If you could ask your future self one question, what would it be?

48. Do you hold grudges?

49. If you could breed two animals together to defy the laws of nature, what new animal would you create?

50. What is the most unusual conversation you’ve ever had?

51. Are you a good liar?

52. How long could you go without talking?

53. What has been you worst haircut/style?

54. Have you ever baked your own cake?

55. Can you do any accents other than your own?

56. What do you like on your toast?

57. What is the last thing you drew a picture of?

58. What would be you dream car?

59. Do you sing in the shower? Or do anything unusual in the shower? Explain.

60. Do you believe in aliens?

61. Do you often read your horoscope?

62. What is your favorite letter of the alphabet?

63. Which is cooler: dinosaurs or dragons?

64. What do you think about babies?

65. Freebie! Ask anything interesting you can think of.

[local-femme-lesbo]

owo y'all should send asks

Please I beg

[purplepinknarwhal]

I might use these as conversation prompts on dates.