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[ragdcll-sally]

bluetubes​:

Stitch was scarring himself. He was carrying the weight of the day, heavy on shoulders that couldn’t handle it and as he looked towards kind eyes that weren’t all there all he really saw was an oasis.

“Left?” He murmured his word, looking from her to the direction that he had been previously heading. “What’s wrong with going right?” He was going to let that question hang between them, let it fester and boil there but instead he wiped his hand through the question, casting it aside and shaking his head.

“Never mind, I don’t think that I want to know.” He continued to shake his head, looking down at his hands that had only caused him trouble today. “Has…” He debated whether he should ask before just letting the words roll out of him. “Has today been weird for you?”

“My powers seem to be rather sensitive,” Sally supplied simply, as she took a deep breath to calm her nerves. “I can’t really look at people without experiencing all sorts of visions.” Some good, some bad. 

Mostly bad.

She wished that wasn’t the case, but she’d done a well job at warning those she came across. Sometimes they listened. Other times... she hoped things went well enough for those. “But today has been weird yes!” It wasn’t the worst, just extremely overwhelming in moments. “Has your day been weird?”

[ragdcll-sally]

thehornedkingrisesxo​:

Arawn really could have cared less what was going on in the small town, he just wanted to know why he could only raise his one pet, and nothing else in his house of horrors. So he had made his way out into the center town, and along the way was surprised to see some rather odd things happening and he was starting to wonder if something more magical was going on. 

He decided at this point he didn’t care he just wanted to get coffee, and he was about to turn down the street when a unfamiliar voice yelled out to him. He stopped in his tracks, and spun around staring at the girl. “ Why? If i turn left that takes me away from the coffee so unless you know something i don’t. “ He said before raising a eyebrow at the girl. 

“Car.” She mumbled for a moment, eyes coming back into focus, “Bad car accident that’s going to block the streets. Pile up.” There wouldn’t be anyone hurt atleast, but the traffic would be difficult to navigate, especially with all the cars and people inspecting the scene.

Sally ran a hand through her hair, trying to manage a friendly smile as her nerves felt as if electricity was pumping through them. The spirits in the back were certainly getting louder with their attempts to communicate. 

“So left?”

[ragdcll-sally]

“Oh- You shouldn’t head that way,” Sally spoke out to the passerby, blinking rapidly. Today has been odd, in an almost delightful type of way. She always enjoyed when things took a turn for the strange, but right now it was a bit overwhelming on her. 

Her abilities were all over the place today. Getting premonitions was nothing new. It was just the sort of thing she could do or strike her at any moment and she’d had them since she first gained conscience. But now she seemed to be getting them every time she turned to look at someone. 

The vision passed and Sally had to steel herself back into the present moment or be struck with another spell. “That way is no good. Try left maybe?” 

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frozcnhcart​:

Elsa had been patiently waiting for her coffee for the past few minutes while she scrolled through emails on her phone. Some she actually read and other she saved for later after reading the first few lines. It was her lunch break after all. Elsa didn’t have a big appetite and preferred to eat in smaller quantities throughout the day rather than three large meals. More often than not, she took a coffee or tea in place of breakfast or lunch on a day she was in the office. It was simply more convenient and food would only upset her stomach if she got stressed later on.

When her to-go order was set on the counter the barista either mumbled her name or forgot to say it entirely. Fortunately she could see an ‘Elsa’ scribbled on the side of the cup so she knew it was hers. But before she could grab it someone else reached out and took it, clearly thinking it was for them. “I’m sorry, but I think that’s-” She spoke up, but they took a swig of the drink before she could finish, “….mine.”

Oh. Sally blinked and stared, before her eyes widened with realization. Twisting the cup around, that was indeed not her name- ‘Elsa’ staring back at her. How had she heard Sally? The two names were nothing alike. Perhaps she needed to replace her ears... 

“I’m sorry,” Sally spoke quickly, setting the mug down and immediately reaching for her wallet, “I didn’t hear properly and here I am stealing your drink. I’ll buy you another one, Elsa. Just a moment.” Her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment, silently mortified at what she had done. 

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shroudgamble​:

though she was normally a very introverted and quiet individual, blake was trying her best to not immediately push people away these days. sure, she liked escaping into the pages of a book as much as the next person, but she was also someone who loved getting to share that with people. the girl sitting next to her was a nice step forward; it made her smile. giving the other a moment to think on it - she knew it was a big question, even if they were just getting to know one another - she nodded along as the other answered, understanding the situation. “ i’m sorry you went through that, ” she offered in return, not knowing quite what else to say. she herself had  a set of parents who gave her nothing but independence, though it ended up costing her more than one would think. her childhood was… a bit messy, at best. “ but i completely understand. we’re starting from the beginning - that’s totally okay ! ” that was another thing she was working on, trying to be optimistic. “ if anything, it’s more fun that way. you have so much to choose from and experience - i just hope i can give you the best. ” she laughed a bit.

the book in the faunas girl’s lap was a romance at it’s core, with a little bit of action, a tiny bit of magic, and a bit of suspense thrown in. all classic fairytales had a mix of everything in them, which - to her - was the big reason why they had such longevity. they could appeal to anyone and everyone. even girls who had never gotten to read them before. “ i love love ! ” it sounded a bit silly to say it like that; she laughed. “ romance novels are some of my favorites. they’re really pulpy and fluffy most of the time, they don’t often have any sort of moral or message, but it’s nice to see someone get a happy ending every once and a while. ” she made sure to not sound too pitiful when saying it - she had a good life, absolutely, but her first-hand experiences with love thus far had been pretty awful. “ it’s a big theme of most fariytales - living happily ever after, riding off into the sunset, getting the one you’ve been pining for at the end… ” she couldn’t help but let out a soft, dreamy sort of sigh at the thought. despite having never read a fairytale or watched a lot of movies, the other did get the general vibe of things down. and she was a horror fan ! “ you’d definitely love the older editions of most stories then. a lot of them are updated to be less scary, just so they can appeal to more people. but some of them are really dark and spooky - they’re very atmospheric and really get you into the setting and story. ” the tea shop had a small shelf of books, but none of them were what they were looking for. “ if you’d like, i can let you borrow one or two of mine, one of these days ? they’re really short, so you can get through each of them in a day, or even less, honestly. but i’ve got a couple of first editions of certain collections at home, ” she continued encouragingly.

She knew she did not have a normal upbringing- if one wanted to even call it that. Some days even Sally struggled to figure out what to consider her life before Porthaven. Nothing more than just a doll on the shelf for someone to admire. She had been a daughter in some fashion. Other times a bird in a cage. It wasn’t anything like the shows she had seen on TV, but she knew enough that what they showed in media was glorified and not always accurate to reality. But still when it was all one had, sometimes those were the only examples she could really compare to. 

But things were different now. They had to be. 

“You’re doing amazing,” She encouraged the other. When you’re at rock bottom, the only way to go is up. That’s where she was right now. Things could only get better from here. “And I trust your judgement, you seem to know a lot about these. So whatever you introduce me to I think I’ll enjoy it.”

Sally’s smile brightened at seeing the other talk. Seeing someone be passionate about the things they enjoyed always made her day. It was nice to see others be happy. “Love is wonderful! I’ve never experienced it myself though,” Her tone turned wistful, trying to imagine a day where maybe she could have someone to care and cherish her, “It’d be nice though. Finding someone who just fits you so well. As if you were simply meant to be. No one really believes in things like that anymore, but I’ve always liked that part.” 

Her eyes widened at the offer, staring at the other with open shock. “Really-? Oh that’s so nice of you- Yes! Please.” Her mind spun at the thought. This woman was so kind! “I don’t think I ever gave my name,” The realization cut through the fog a bit thankfully so she could sort herself out, “I’m Sally. Sally Finkelstein.” 

[luthienne]

Ada Limón, Bright Dead Things; “The Good Fight”

[Text ID: How do you love? Like a fist. Like a knife. ]

[ragdcll-sally]

phoxnic​:

“what?” he snapped at her. she wanted to go in with him? “that wasn’t what i… i was thinking it would just be…” he finally sighed. “fine.” he let out. his body shifting slightly. he could do this. if the boy could light a forest on fire… he could make it thirty minutes in a cafe with a girl. “okay, fine. so, this is your first time eating here? it better be good, it sounds like one of those places people go for just the pictures. i don’t think i ever see anyone actually eating as much as i just see phones out and peoples faces pressed to them trying to get the best angles.” 

She sent him an odd look, unsure of what he was talking about. The interior was certainly adorable and she could certainly take a picture or two to look at every now and then! But she wasn’t sure why people would be so interested in only taking photos when there seemed to be good food to try instead. “Take pictures? For what? This place doesn’t seem too bad and I can pay for your stuff instead if you’d like.” You were supposed to share things with others to get them to like you. So this counted right?

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phoxnic​:

a dark hood up and a slow pace as he looked around the streets of his new forever home? he didn’t know yet but it was where he’d made his stop. and for now it would have to work, people didn’t know him. but as he found himself just wanting a drink of all things phoenix looked up as he found the first place he could get a coffee. “lucky cat cafe?” he repeated the name letting it sit on his tongue. “well, isn’t that… cute. lets just hope for this place sake there isn’t any cat hair in the drinks.” he joked. then found himself catching eyes with someone and pointed at the cafe. “is this place any good?”

Was this place any good? Sally stepped over to where the stranger was and took a look at the building. Lucky Cat Cafe- what an adorable name! She had never eaten here before. There was still a lot of places in Porthaven she really should try out, it just always escaped her mind to. But this was as perfect opportunity as any and with some new company no less! “Lets find out,” She gave the other a smile, walking over and holding the door open for him, “It’ll be a first time for both of us.” 

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shroudgamble​:

for her to say that beauty and the beast was her favorite fairytale was more telling than she thought. at it’s core, it was a story of being loved despite one’s faults and outer appearance, looking beyond to the heart and soul of someone to love them for who they truly were. it was all she ever wanted - to love, and be loved in return, no holds barred and no judgement in the way. she got it from her parents, of course, and she’d begun to find it in friends, but that wasn’t quite the same. “ oh ? ” she couldn’t help but reply, genuinely surprised by the response, cat ears twitching with her own tone. “ but there’s so many out there ! some of them are hundreds of years old, passed down through generations… ” but then came the reason why - maybe she just wasn’t a big reader. not a lot of people were like blake, in that regard. “ ah. i see. ” there was a simple sort of finality in the statement - but not giving up. she was actually kind of excited to get to talk to someone about stories she’d known her whole life but they didn’t know anything about.

with the chair she was in being big enough to fully lay across with just her feet hanging off the armrest, it was definitely big enough to sit two - the ink-haired girl scooted over to one side. “ i’d love to tell you about it, if you’d like, ” she offered with a growing smile. “ and any other sorts of stories you might be interested in. ” she had marked her place in her book, attention now full and undivided for the other. “ just give me a place to start. what kind of stories do you normally like - movies, games, regular books, that kind of thing ? ” fairytales were a broad subject she knew the ins and outs of; it couldn’t be that hard to find something for this sweet, shy girl.

She watched the other scoot over, wondering if maybe that was her cue to sit next to her. Sally had seen it enough on TV... Well, if the other didn’t want her there she would likely let her know! Seating herself on the offered spot, her smile brightened up considerably feeling as if she was making progress towards something called friendship. 

“Yes! Please,” Reading was fun. She adored reading. There was just never anything interesting to read back home. “Oh...” Sally paused at the question. What did she like? Did she have any she liked? “I... I don’t know. I wasn’t allowed anything like that back home.” The memory of her father barring her from nearly everything came to surface. There was just so little she could do, other than maybe smile and be obedient. 

Her eyes glanced over to the book once more, gesturing to it, “That’s why I don’t know this book or any other fairy tale really. We never had anything like it in the house and I wasn’t allowed to.” Did that seem odd? Sally pushed forward wanting to make newer and better memories. To do things she wasn’t allowed to before, “But... I like romance. I like... love. I like being wanted... and accepted. Those are part of fairy tales I think? Oh! And horror! I love horror!”

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bluetubes​:

Stitch nodded along with what the girl was saying, glad to have stumbled upon this conversation. Or, well, glad that she had stumbled upon his conversation. “You’re right. Absolutely. I wonder why we haven’t tried to map out the bottom of the ocean. With the rising tides and changing climates, it’s almost as if living under the water would be safer than living above it - but only if we could figure out what we’re up against.”

“Exactly! There’s just too much we don’t know. I’m not sure how we would win against Octopi if they ever decided to take up leadership.” The sea creatures were absolutely brilliant. Dolphins were intelligent too, of course, but a lot of people seemed to forget that other animals were just as smart. Plus, octopi could regenerate their limbs! How terrifying. “I don’t know how to swim though, so I’m already at a disadvantage. You might still have a chance though.”

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kaboomer​:

beck had not expected that to go as smoothly as it did, and the fact that it had intrigued him. when he was sure that no one was coming at that moment, he turned to her. even though she’d accepted his plan, he could tell by the look on her face that she was still confused. it was then that he noticed the object in her hands.“do you always carry around plants? oh, are you that girl that does the-” he gestured with his hands as if he were spider-man shooting webs from his wrist, “with the plants?”

Her expression turned even more confused at the gesture and Sally wondered if maybe he had just done something obscene- “No...?” Glancing over to the pot in her hands, she shook her head, “I just got this one. I was planning on taking it back to the others. What do you think I do with plants?” Sally frequented the flower shops in town sure, but she hardly thought that warranted any suspicion. Had someone been spreading rumors about her?

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shroudgamble​:

hearing the other’s interest in the cover, finally a pair of amber eyes looked up over the pages curiously. “ oh - thank you. ” there was suddenly shyness in her tone, a certain bashfulness that came with her kindness. “ it’s an anniversary edition, of beauty and the beast, ” she told the other. “ it’s one of my favorite fairytales. ” marking her spot, she shut the golden-gilded book, shifting and adjusting so she was sitting up straight to look at the other. “ you’re not a bother at all, ” she insisted genuinely, smiling her soft smile. “ what’s your favorite fairytale ? ” her question was an extension of friendship, to hope the girl wouldn’t feel like she was a bother - because she wasn’t, and blake didn’t mind the company one bit.

“Beauty and the Beast,” She mumbled the title to herself trying to commit it to memory. She’d never heard of it before, but it sounded... sweet. Or maybe it was a tale of horror? Beasts could be frightening, and utterly adorable. At the question, her expression blanched before shifting to nervousness. “Oh I don’t have one...” Sally reached up and brushed some hair out of her face, pushing the words forward and out of her mouth, “I’ve never read any before. So... I don’t really know any.” There was a lot she didn’t know and she tried not to let that bother her most days. She was learning more and more each day, but sometimes her lack of experience made it difficult for her to connect with others. There was nothing for her to share with company. Despite the nerves, Sally managed a sincere, yet sheepish smile, “I’d love to learn more though.” 

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bluetubes​:

When Stitch actually broke it down, thought about each of the aspects, part of him agreed with her. There was no way that they couldn’t stay on earth and try to make sense of everything here but a larger part of him wanted to get as far from where he was made as possible. “I’m picking up what you’re putting down, but like…” He shook his head, trying to make his thoughts turn into words. “The moon, ya know? And like Mars! Wouldn’t that be legit?”

“Yes,” She agreed with another nod of her head, “but how would we ever get there if the monsters beneath the sea get us first. Especially with rising climates, more and more deep sea creatures have been coming up and we know absolutely nothing about them. The invasion could be happening right now as we speak.” Sally looked a little too pleased at that thought. “Our technology can see planets solar systems away but can’t even penetrate the deepest depths of our own oceans? We’re like little ducklings waiting to be eaten.” 

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shroudgamble​:

you wouldn’t guess it at first glance, but blake loved mad hatter’s tea parlor. the seats were big and she could curl up or stretch out on them, they had a raspberry jasmine tea that she adored, and they often let her stay as long as she wanted. and in return, the eccentric owner and his band of employees seemed to love her too, and not just because of her cute cat ears or her heterochromia. thanks to her reading and love of poetry, she often spoke at length with a lot of the staff about authors and genres, which in turn earned her an occasional free macron with her tea or looking the other way when her shoes were off and her legs were crossed over each other in a chair. she was there today, taking in the sunlight through a large bay window and re-reading a well-loved novel about fairytales in an ornate chair almost twice her size with her legs slung over one of the arms. the place was quietly bustling around her, paying her no relative mind. but then - someone was. her ears perked up, and while she made no other visible movements, she did pause in her reading. she didn’t even move the book away from her as she spoke, her voice gentle and dark against all the bright colors and madness. “ did you need me to move out of the way ? ” was her question, referring to her legs, knowing that just behind her was more seating.

“Oh,” Sally blinked at suddenly being spoken to, “No. You’re fine. I was just reading the cover of your book.” She didn’t recognize it, but the cover looked eye-catching. There was never any books on fairy tales back in that old home. It was always books on sciences and madness of the mind. Or sometimes, tales of alchemy and equivalent exchange. But never fairy tales. Taking a step back, she offered a smile in apology, “I didn’t realize I was disturbing you. Sorry.” She didn’t realize many things, but she was learning. She was always trying to learn. 

[ragdcll-sally]

kaboomer​:

the sound of many things crashing to the floor echoed around the entire building. beck parkoured down to the ground from the third story window, landing inches from another person. “if anyone asks, i was here the whole time. at least-” he pulled out his phone to check the time, “ten minutes. we had a riveting conversation about how i look great with no shirt on and that you have the hots for me. it was very enlightening for both of us. but i was most definitely not in that building? okay? cool,” he grinned, not waiting for them to respond.

She clutched the potted plant closer to her, watching as the stranger just landed infront of her. Sally tilted her head as she listened to the other, glancing briefly over her shoulder to see if potentially he was talking to someone else. Nope. Just her. “Alright,” She agreed, not entirely sure what having the ‘hots’ for someone meant. But it hardly seemed dangerous? “You were not in that building and our conversation was enlightening.” 

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skcllingtxns​:

“would you like to keep her then?” he questioned not wanting to be selfish with the creature. his eyes scanned the woman, she seemed different than other people he had met so far, but he couldn’t place his finger on it. “since you already have a name for her, it would make sense for you to be her new family,” he spoke carefully, “when i picked her up i checked quickly, i didn’t want to offend her,” he chuckled.

“Does she want to be kept by me?” She returned the question smoothly enough, reaching out and giving the cat a gentle rub under her chin. Salem purred. “I don’t want to take away her freedom just because I’m a little lonely.” The cat was a stray, but maybe she wanted to be one. She wasn’t going to make that decision for her. “She could want to stay with you too,” Sally looked over at him curiously, “She seems to like you.”

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glitchyracer​:

The ominous thud from the back of the car makes Vanellope freeze solid. She only comes back to life when she takes a big inhale of breath. “P-Put the car in park…” She stutters as she does exactly so. However, when she sees something get up from behind her car through the side mirror, she screams so loudly that the car almost shakes. 

Panic seemed to have coated her hands with invisible butter, because for some reason she can’t get the car door too unlock. She frustratingly kicks the door multiple times, until a sudden bolt of genius strikes her. After taking a deep breath, Vanellope focuses on the scenery outside the car and in a split second, successfully manages to teleport there.

“Listen, a-are you sure you should be walking right now? Are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital? Are you hurt?” She frantically asks as she runs to Sally’s side.

Sally turned to the other, watching as they panicked. “Me?” She asked confusion all over her face. Yes, she was fine. Perfectly fine! All together and put together, there was hardly a thing to be concerned about. Taking a moment, she did a quick pat down of herself. Maybe she wasn’t as put together as she thought- did she drop a leg?

No, she seemed fine. The only proof of the accident was her clothes were a tad torn and some dirt on her. Sally looked back at the other, pleased with herself. 

“Yes I’m alright! Just peachy- but are you alright? You look as if you’ll keel over.” Hands reached out, hovering around the other looking as if she was ready to catch her incase she did. Maybe she needed to sit down and take a breather. Her eyes glanced around to catch any sight of a bench or a table to lead the other too finding one not too far from them. “Should we sit down?”