Red, Rad, and Rod

I'm Syd ("Red", cuz of my wicked hair!), that's Mina ("Rad"...though that's debatable, haha), and this is Roddy ("Rod", obviously.) We're part of this thing known as the KND. Maybe you've heard of it. Hang around if you want...just keep your mitts of my...er, OUR stuff! ((Semi-Semi Selective Ask/RP (side) blog for three KND OCs from the fan sector, Sector dA. Mun is kndkid96. Please read rules before interacting!!)) ((Icon drawn by the awesome ChequeredTee; background by the awesome robynrpmain))

[kndkid96]

Semi-Emergency Commissions (6/9/26)

…I know I’ve dropped my Ko-Fi and commission sheet a few times, and I apologize that this is coming on the heels of another one, but:

Dental appt and procedure are officially scheduled for next week, 6/19.

We have a payment plan set up and insurance does cover part of it , thank goodness, but still going to put us on the hook for a lot (like almost 6K) in total.

I am NOT asking for 6K, but if I can help at least contribute to taking care of SOME of that from my end, that would be great. 😓 Don't need it by a specific date, thankfully, but any help is appreciated. If you can get one, great; if not, no worries, just please spread the word.

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[red-rad-and-rod]

^From main blog^

[red-rad-and-rod]

**Small update; appt date rescheduled to 7/10/26. Everything else remains the same**

[kndkid96]

Activity may be slow for a bit; most of my focus is currently directed at ArtFight. ^^;

[kndkid96]

Friendly reminder!

Gonna be mostly AFK for a few days, BUT THEN...The Reckoning shall recommence, hehehe

[kndkid96]

Activity may be slow for a bit; most of my focus is currently directed at ArtFight. ^^;

[red-rad-and-rod]

^From main

[battymusesblog]

"It occurred to me that my last video entry didn’t establish much outside of the fact I decided to start recording myself. Here’s some actual information. My name is Miriam and I am twenty-five years old at the time of this recording. I’m currently single and don’t see that changing anytime soon. Such is the life of a busy lesbian, I suppose. I work under my mother at the Gotham City branch of New You Cosmetics. Yes, I live in Gotham City. That Gotham City. The one with the Batman and the Rogues. I can’t tell you much about them though. I’ve only had so much experience with them. And despite working for a big cosmetics company, I’m not overly fond of wearing makeup. I mostly wear it at work out of obligation. I tend to take it off when I get home. No ill will to those who like it though. Just not my thing, really."

[red-rad-and-rod]

[T R A N S M I S S I O N I N T E R C E P T E D]

"Wait, wait, wait, BATMAN???"

"Syd, I-I-I don't think-"

"As in THE Batman?!?"

"Sydney, she-"

"WICKEEEEEEEED!! You gotta tell us all you know!! What's he like? Does he come to the cosmetic store at all? I've heard he's got a badass butler! [GASP] DOES HE NEED ANOTHER SIDEKICK?! Inquiring minds want to KNOW! :D"

[kndkid96]

Operation: P.R.I.D.E.

Yeeeeeeeeah, when I said I have a lot of KND OCs, I wasn't kidding. And this is only the operatives. ("Numbuhs" all in alt text, listed in order by orientation)

But! 'Tis that time of year, and I figured, hey, why not? Happy Pride from the offical demisexual and unofficial auntie of the KND fandom. ✨🔮

(I know I've featured a few of these goobers on my other blogs, BUT if you're curious about a specific one, let me know! I have their bios on hand and would be happy to share ^^)

All characters featured (c) Me

[kndkid96]

Semi-Emergency Commissions (6/9/26)

…I know I’ve dropped my Ko-Fi and commission sheet a few times, and I apologize that this is coming on the heels of another one, but:

Dental appt and procedure are officially scheduled for next week, 6/19.

We have a payment plan set up and insurance does cover part of it , thank goodness, but still going to put us on the hook for a lot (like almost 6K) in total.

I am NOT asking for 6K, but if I can help at least contribute to taking care of SOME of that from my end, that would be great. 😓 Don't need it by a specific date, thankfully, but any help is appreciated. If you can get one, great; if not, no worries, just please spread the word.

✨Commissions Sheet and Guidelines/Rules Here✨

Buy Kiki 🎀🦇 a Coffee

Become a supporter of Kiki 🎀🦇 today!

[red-rad-and-rod]

^From main blog^

[red-rad-and-rod]

Syd nodded, "Yeah, it is! 'Cept I haaaave to call her 'Mum', cuz I guess callin' her by that isn't 'polite' or whatever, and-"

She stopped, once she saw her mom's face looking...well, almost like it was rapidly and spontaneously sunburning.

Charlotte chuckled nervously, suddenly feeling like a naughty student that'd been caught passing notes in class again.

"...Um...y-yeah, that...that was me..." she responded. "...I, ah..."

The smaller of the two redheads joined in the laughter, "Smitten?! Are you 'avin' a bubble, Mr. Neil?! They're all ooey-gooey, lovey-dovey with each other!"

She began to mimic her parents' voices in a dramatic sort of way, rattling off a bunch of terms of endearment they'd often call each other and making exaggerated kissy noises.

Both adults facepalmed at their daughter's ridiculousness. Now, there was nothing wrong with being- as she put it- "ooey-gooey, lovey dovey", but she didn't have to be so loud and obvious about it.

[titansandothersrp]

While Mod initially joined Syd in her laughter, it ultimately tapered off as he found himself a bit envious. He was so lonely. Sure, he had a friendship growing with Mitchell, but he was currently with the Titans to see if they could help him better than he could. That's why Beast Boy told him to head to the beach in the first place; to see another person who isn't Mitchell and take his mind off his work. He didn't want anyone to know what he was feeling though, so he attempted to bounce back with a forced laugh. "Guess you should call me Cupid then! Get me a bow and arrow and I'll be set! Already practically in my knickers, uh?" His laughter was more genuine this time. "So, I imagine you lot 'ave some questions for me."

[red-rad-and-rod]

"And I imagine you, ah...probably have some for us, too." Mr. Malone responded, a friendly smile. This was nice; running into an old friend of sorts. ...Well, old professor, in this case; now since it'd been yeeeears since he'd been a student, Roger could now see Mod as more of an equal of sorts.

Charlotte nodded, "I've got one. You were ancient back then, so you've gotta be...what, super ancient now? And yet..." she looked him up and down, "...you don't look it. How? Genuine question." The woman chuckled, rubbing her own face, "Could definitely use whatever your skincare routine is; I've got crow's feet for days."

"See, I still say he got ambushed by a bunch'a Avon ladies, buuuut apparently not." Syd spoke up.

[red-rad-and-rod]

Granted, he'd been out of university for years at this point, but that specific voice had Syd's dad (The "Malone!" in question) freeze- almost as if it was a reflex.

Oddly enough, Syd's mom did, too. She knew that voice- the one that sometimes haunted her in her nightmares and reliving her school days (albeit with the embarrasment factor turned way, way up).

Syd raised an eyebrow, curious. Why'd they react like that? It was when both stuttered a "M-Mr. R-R-Richards?" that both of the child's eyebrows shot up in surprise.

"...Wait a sec," she looked to the two while pointing at Mod, "You know him?!"

Then to Mod, "You know them?!"

[titansandothersrp]

Mod wasn’t able to keep his authoritative facade up for long before he cracked and erupted into laughter. “Oh-ho-ho! You should see the look on your faces! Ah-ha-ha! I can’t believe that worked!” Doubling over, he continued to cackle. “How many years ‘as it been? Ha ha ha!” He gave the child’s shoulder a few hearty pats. “Your parents used to be my students! At least I know your father was. Your mum,” he pointed to the blonde, “seems to have been as well, given ‘er reaction. Wait. You said ‘er name was Charlotte, right?” He looked at Syd, then turned his attention back to the mother. “Are you the same Charlotte ‘o thought she could out-prank me? The one I paired with Roger to see you bicker and I’m fairly certain ‘e was smitten with?”

[red-rad-and-rod]

Syd nodded, "Yeah, it is! 'Cept I haaaave to call her 'Mum', cuz I guess callin' her by that isn't 'polite' or whatever, and-"

She stopped, once she saw her mom's face looking...well, almost like it was rapidly and spontaneously sunburning.

Charlotte chuckled nervously, suddenly feeling like a naughty student that'd been caught passing notes in class again.

"...Um...y-yeah, that...that was me..." she responded. "...I, ah..."

The smaller of the two redheads joined in the laughter, "Smitten?! Are you 'avin' a bubble, Mr. Neil?! They're all ooey-gooey, lovey-dovey with each other!"

She began to mimic her parents' voices in a dramatic sort of way, rattling off a bunch of terms of endearment they'd often call each other and making exaggerated kissy noises.

Both adults facepalmed at their daughter's ridiculousness. Now, there was nothing wrong with being- as she put it- "ooey-gooey, lovey dovey", but she didn't have to be so loud and obvious about it.

[red-rad-and-rod]

Syd's eyes widened like a child on Christmas morning.

"WOAH!! Wicked!! How'd you get it to do that?!" She looked at the cane up and down like it was some mystical artifact. "An' how'd you manage to the twirly-spinny thing?! I've done that, like...a buh-million and a half times with a baton or a broomstick, and I always conk meself on the head when I do it, and-"

She kept excitedly rattling off a bunch of questions, completely unaware that two figures were coming up on them- both looking like who Syd had described as her parents. The look on their faces were currently one of a pair of folks who were used to having to deal with apologizing for their kid poking their nose into other peoples' business.

[titansandothersrp]

Mod chuckled as he listened to the kid ramble on, licking the sweet treat she had brought him. The girl was talking a mile a minute with questions to match. How she expected him to answer in the time it took her to take a breath, he had no clue. Oh well. He’d just continue eating until she ran out of questions and allowed him to speak. As she rambled, the description of her parents stuck out to him. Roger Malone... He knew he’d heard that name before. He wasn’t sure where, but when he saw the man approaching with his wife, the memories flooded back. Roger looked uneasy. Perfect. He placed a hand on Syd’s shoulder and muttered, “Watch this.” Standing up straight, he glared over at the father, but it wasn’t overly noticeable with his sunglasses. His scowl, however… “Malone!” he spoke with the most authoritative voice he could muster, hoping it was still commanding while in swim trunks, covered in sand, and holding an ice cream pop. “You are late again! If you don’t learn to scrape the molasses from your shoes, you’ll miss out on everything!”

[red-rad-and-rod]

Granted, he'd been out of university for years at this point, but that specific voice had Syd's dad (The "Malone!" in question) freeze- almost as if it was a reflex.

Oddly enough, Syd's mom did, too. She knew that voice- the one that sometimes haunted her in her nightmares and reliving her school days (albeit with the embarrasment factor turned way, way up).

Syd raised an eyebrow, curious. Why'd they react like that? It was when both stuttered a "M-Mr. R-R-Richards?" that both of the child's eyebrows shot up in surprise.

"...Wait a sec," she looked to the two while pointing at Mod, "You know him?!"

Then to Mod, "You know them?!"

[red-rad-and-rod]

"Sounds like Dad, then...razor blades in clothes, eh? I think my Mum said she used to have a pair of shoes that had a blade in one'a the heels, but..."

At the mention of the cane, her eyes lit up. "Oooooo, what's it do?"

[titansandothersrp]

Mad Mod looked around to make sure no one was too close to him. "Stay there," he instructed as he backed up and pressed a button on his cane. the area just beneath the gem handle began to spark and crackle with electricity. But he wasn't done! He proceeded to skillfully twirl the cane as fast as he could, resulting in a circle of electricity. He did this only for a few seconds before tapping his cane to the ground to cease the sparks.

[red-rad-and-rod]

Syd's eyes widened like a child on Christmas morning.

"WOAH!! Wicked!! How'd you get it to do that?!" She looked at the cane up and down like it was some mystical artifact. "An' how'd you manage to the twirly-spinny thing?! I've done that, like...a buh-million and a half times with a baton or a broomstick, and I always conk meself on the head when I do it, and-"

She kept excitedly rattling off a bunch of questions, completely unaware that two figures were coming up on them- both looking like who Syd had described as her parents. The look on their faces were currently one of a pair of folks who were used to having to deal with apologizing for their kid poking their nose into other peoples' business.

[kndkid96]

Life Updates (Mostly Good+ Re: Commissions)

Been a while since I've done one of these; I've been really busy with classes, as well as a ton of medical stuff. On a good note, I've made progress with both:

- I initially had planned to re-take one of my classes during one of the summer sessions my school offers (in this case, it would've been from July 14th-August 10th)- as I thought I wasn't to make the threshold for what I need for the program I'm trying to get into (for my school's nursing program, the pre-req math requires a B, and the pre-req chem requires a C). Ended up hitting the grade for Chem- which was going to be the class I was re-taking over the summer. So now I'm FREEEEEE

Have to retake the math one over the fall, but hey. THAT grade was super close to what I needed, so shouldn't be too much of an issue.

-Regarding all of that, I think I can owe part of that success to grabbing my health (physical and mental) by the horns, and figure out what tf was going on- outside of post-cancer and post-meningoencephalitis fatigue and brain fog. Turns out part of the answer is/was undiagnosed ADHD, unspecified type. In my late 20s, mind you. Of course, now that means I'm currently juggling...anywhere from 4-6 doctors at a time? But we've at least made some headway. ^^.

Which brings me to my next point...

Looking at some further diagnositic testing- but of course, being an adult and going for ASD testing is pricey and difficult when a lot of places don't accept your insurance. Good news: After a lot of searching, I've found a place that does. "Eeeeeh???" news: It's still gonna be an arm and a leg. We don't have an exact amount yet, but we have a placeholder range of $1100-$1800. And this is with insurance.

Slightly Better news: Their payment plan is a sort of "half and half" sitch- pay half at evaluation, and pay half for results. There's an initial intake appointment (copay is nowhere near that price) , but I have that cost covered. Initial intake is scheduled, the test itself is currently not. And ideally, I'd like to at least help put some money towards that.

So I guess this is my way of saying: ALL COMMISSION TIERS ARE FULLY OPEN FOR SUMMER 2026. I might run a "Buy One, Get One Half-Off" special at some point, but haven't decided yet.

If it helps, getting the assessment is not an emergency, nor is it exactly "urgent". Only time I can see avaliability really changing is closer to ArtFight (~July) and when classes are starting.

If you're able to help, awesome! If not, no worries! Life is really expensive right now, so I get it. ^^ If you know of anyone who'd be down for one, send them my way or spread the word.

Will try to update as the summer goes on. 🌞🌞🌞

[red-rad-and-rod]

^From Main

[red-rad-and-rod]

Roddy stiffened infintesimalley from the heartiness of the pat...but the praise instantly made him soften. He liked being acknowledged for things other than him being shy.

"I-I guess that means you have to be careful w-with what exactly you teach them...l-like when you have a...um..."

He stopped for a minute, thinking out loud and quietly speaking to himself

"Ach, Was ist das englische Wort für 'Kleinkind'...toddler! L-like when you have a toddler nearby, and you stub your toe. A-and you let out a curse word, and that's what they keep repeating. "

"Can we get goin'?" Syd asked, as she scarmbled closer to the two, and was attempting to hold off a check up from the little critters, "I am gettin' kinda peckish..."

[titansandothersrp]

“Big Daddy will have to keep that in mind if those little guys ever get to talkin’.” The sumps emerged from the RV and made a beeline for Syd. Whether she wanted them to or not, the colorful little beings used their combined strength to lift her up and carry her into the RV. “Guess we’re leavin’ now,” he muttered to himself as he followed after them, taking the supplies back in his arms. “C’mon, kiddos!” The creatures set the young girl on a plush seat and proceeded to play doctor with what they’d gathered. One patted her knee and babbled some sort of equivalent of ‘there there,’ while another placed a cold damp cloth on her forehead. As one more readied a thermometer, the final one placed a bucket in front of her, just in case.

[red-rad-and-rod]

The other two kids followed DDD while Syd was "seen to" by the sumps.

"Guys, it's okay; I'm fine, you don't need to-" Her words were cut short by the thermometer being put in her mouth.

[red-rad-and-rod]

Syd made another face, "Even worse."

"And yet, you will put ketchup on goodness knows what." Mina mumbled.

"Hey, that stuff's at least good!"

Ignoring his bickering(?) teammates, Roddy looked to DDD. "Maybe they think S-Syd's actually sick? She isn't, obviously, but...a-a-a-a misunderstanding?"

[titansandothersrp]

“That might just be it. Smart little guy, aren’tcha?” The greaser chuckled and gave the child’s shoulder a hearty pat. “Those critters only understand so many words. They’re pretty smart though. Wouldn’t think it from just lookin’ at ‘em. They picked up mechanics real fast once I showed ‘em how!”

[red-rad-and-rod]

Roddy stiffened infintesimalley from the heartiness of the pat...but the praise instantly made him soften. He liked being acknowledged for things other than him being shy.

"I-I guess that means you have to be careful w-with what exactly you teach them...l-like when you have a...um..."

He stopped for a minute, thinking out loud and quietly speaking to himself

"Ach, Was ist das englische Wort für 'Kleinkind'...toddler! L-like when you have a toddler nearby, and you stub your toe. A-and you let out a curse word, and that's what they keep repeating. "

"Can we get goin'?" Syd asked, as she scarmbled closer to the two, and was attempting to hold off a check up from the little critters, "I am gettin' kinda peckish..."

[orpheusilver]

peeling those sour rainbow gummy strips into long thin strings and putting them into cheap energy drink to create something im calling battery acid spaghetti will update once ive finished it

[orpheusilver]

dont do this

[babblingbranches]

[cryptcollector]

I really hope its not too bad bc i actually love both components.

[cryptcollector]

it forms a dry skin at the top made of the sour pellets. not a great start.

[cryptcollector]

tastes really good actually. i also feel like i am about to explode.

[cryptcollector]

do not do this.

[jenjensd]

Unanimous consensus: Do not do this

Other people: Hold on I’m about to do this

[jenjensd]

[beeceit-deactivatingsoon-deacti]

Rip to y'all, but I'm built different. Trying this tonight

[beeceit-deactivatingsoon-deacti]

Best I can do with what I have (I'm at work rn)

[beeceit-deactivatingsoon-deacti]

Oh that is a... fascinating smell

[beeceit-deactivatingsoon-deacti]

Don't do this

[ab-arts]

Alright now I’m curious

[ab-arts]

Didn't have strips so I made what I call battery acid cereal

[ab-arts]

Don't do this

[xeansicemane]

Roko's Basilisk is bullshit but I entirely believe in this specific infohazard

[vexwerewolf]

I love how Tumblr can agree on absolutely nothing except that you should not do this

[red-rad-and-rod]

"Ooooh. Weeell...here's hopin' you pass, an' you don't have to spend an overnight here. Like...getting an A+ in Bones or whatever."

I'm really sorry this happened, Syd.

Derek's voice stayed in the back of her head, the comments about Audrey from earlier swimming around. Although...Chloe might have had a point? It's not like she put the deer in the road.

...Unless she did, and had some weird, secret X-Men powers that she hadn't disclosed.

She gave Audrey a small, sympathetic smile, keeping the suspicions to herself (cuz if she did have powers and she blabbed about them, the hospital would not be the best place to do so). "It's okay. 'S only some bumps and bruises. Could be worse..."

[mymixofmuses]

Audrey exhaled through her nose in a slight laugh at the A+ comment. Meanwhile, Chloe couldn't help but cackle. "I'm sure I will. I don't think anything is broken. Hopefully, just bruised," Audrey assured. "An A-plus in bones," Chloe snickered. Audrey blinked as she couldn't help but sense something was wrong with Syd. "Are you sure you're okay?"

[red-rad-and-rod]

“Hmm? Yeah! Yeah, I’m good! I’m jus’…curious about something and I don’t think this is exactly the place to ask about it, cuz there’s lots of people. Aaaand if your secret gets out, I don’t want a bunch of people swarming in on you.”

She looked around to make sure no one else was listening before leaning closer and lowering her voice.

“I’m not 100% sure what the current sentiment with people bein’ X-Men is, sooooo…”

[kndkid96]

Error 404- Brain Not Braining, Health Not Healthing, etc.

Bro, I'm trying, lol.

I'm gonna try to keep this fairly short? Essentially, it appears that some of the after-effects of my meningoencephalitis stint are worsening a bit (...why they decided to wait until years later, I don't know), as well as the addition of now a number of referrals to a number of different docs (neuro, hematology cuz apparently ya girl is pretty dang anemic (but not like...danger level stuff, thankfully), psych/behavioral health for potential ADHD/ASD eval, endocrine for continuing post-thyroid cancer eval/upkeep, etc)- on top of balancing school stuff while all this is going on- my activity is going to be slow...as if it wasn't slow enough already.

I know I have a couple commissions currently in waiting- those will be taken care of next week, as that's my Spring Break, thankfully.

Just a sort of "explanation, not an excuse" sort of post, I guess you could call it?

TL;DR: Body still hates me/is hating me more, working on getting things sorted, super appreciative in regards to your guys' patience.

[red-rad-and-rod]

^^^

From main, applies here too.

[shhh-secret-time]

Fuck it, OC brain rot won. Get ready for the Secret Ask List

1) Does your OC have a voice claim, if so who?

2) Who's your OCs best friend? How did they become best friends?

3) What song describes your OC?

4) What song describes your OC and their partner/love interest?

5) Do you ship your OC with a Canon character? If so who?

6) If your OC is in a fantasy setting, what profession would they be in the modern day?

7) Vice-Versa! If your OC is in the modern day, what fantasy class would they be? Would they be a different race?

8) What hobbies does your OC have? What do they do to unwind?

9) How does your OC handle their physical health? Do they take care of themselves?

10) How does your OC handle their mental health? Do they take care of themselves?

11) What was your inspiration for your OC?

12) Does your OC interact with other people's OC? If so, who's their best OC friend?

13) Does your OC have a rival? How did it start?

14) Who's a character your OC cannot stand! It's on sight when they see them!

15) Will your OC ever retire? Do you see them making it?

16) How's their relationship with their parents? Are they alive?

17) If your OC has kids, are they a good parent? Do they ever feel guilty if they have to leave them?

18) What are their pronouns? What would they like to be called?

19) What's their sexuality? What's their love language both giving and receiving?

20) If they fight, what's their weapon of choice?

21) What song best describes their relationship with their enemy?

22) Fight or Flight? Are they a lover or a fighter?

23) Is your OC reliable? Can I call them up at two in the morning if I have a flat tire?

24) Can they play any instruments? If so, what do they play?

25) Are they the kind of person who can't resist a good song? Can I catch your OC singing to themselves while they do the dishes?

26) What flower do you associate your OC with?

27) What's their spirit tamagotchi? Or an animal you associate them with?

28) What clique would they be in? (Draw them in the clothes of said group!)

29) Imagine a mood board for your OC! What's on it? (Make it if you want!)

30) My OC and your OC are friends. This isn't a question. I'm not asking. (How do they respond?)