No One Decides My Fate But Me

OUAT indie RP blog for Belle French. I have seen from the pilot through 3x18 Bleeding Through and will not be watching further at this time. Faceclaim: Emilie De Ravin Mun Faceclaim: Pikachu OR Stana Katic Mun 21+, muse can vary depending on AU, but smut is highly unlikely. See rules for more.

[saviorwithashoelace]

Hiatus Notice

So…. This is long overdue, to be honest. But I’m officially putting all my RP blogs on hiatus until further notice. Reasons: my part-time job is taking all my damn time, and my writing muse just isn’t with any of these characters at the moment. It’s over on fanfic for the x-men movies, and, honestly, has been there instead of here for a good two months at this point. Add in the fact that my internet right now is devoted to downloading my digital copy of The Rogue Cut of Days of Future Past, which has started over twice, and yeah. I barely have the mindset to look at tumblr, let alone RP while trying to navigate the changes to reblogging they’ve made since the last time I actually did.

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

❝❞ (selfdeterminedprincess //*waves hello shyly*)

“I think I’m forgetting something…”

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

selfdeterminedprincess:

“I saw good in him, once.  And I hate to think that someone’s goodness can ever be fully extinguished.  But I intend to live my own life, not a life—  Controlled by others.  No matter who they are.”  It was why she had cut off relations with the only people in town she’d actually found herself recognizing - Evil Queen notwithstanding.  She avoided her for completely different reasons; being a prisoner as long as she had been was more than enough to make her wary.  “And if the goodness I saw really is gone, then it’s better that I cut him out now than later.  But I do promise to come to you if I need anything.  And not to stay with locked inside with the books forever.  But the knowledge that those books contain, it’s something that belongs shared among the people—  That’s why I need to get the library up and running sooner rather than later.  Not just for me, but for everyone.”

The brunette pressed her lips together, keeping silent on the matter of Rumple’s supposed goodness. Of course, Ruby didn’t know him as well Belle and the only judgement she could pass was based namely on hearsay. Perhaps it wasn’t fair to condemn the former imp, but his was a difficult reputation to shake. Moreover, he’d lied and deceived the one person in town who saw that flicker of light within him. “He doesn’t deserve your forgiveness,” she said simply. “Curses and deals aside, lying is…” She paused, choosing her words carefully, knowing how quickly her answer could be turned on her, considering Granny had lied to Red about the wolf. “It destroys trust. And without trust … what’s left?” She shrugged a shoulder, knowing that the point was moot now, considering Rumple was no longer in Storybrooke. Looking over at the books Belle was sorting through, she picked one up - a mythology book - and paged through it. “I was going to ask if you believed in the myths but … Snow told me about her run-in with Medusa,” she mused. “Though I figure if the gods were in Storybrooke … we’d know. Zeus couldn’t keep it in his pants, right? They’d all be wreaking havoc.” Grinning, she set the book down. “Still, might be a good idea to brush up on our mythology, just in case.”

[selfdeterminedprincess]

The change of the subject is recognized, and appreciated.  There’s no need for them to continue down the path of conversation they’d been on.  Not now.  A smile finds her face over the musings on the gods and mythology.  But, she takes a moment to think before responding.  “Even if the myths are born from truth---  Who are we to say they haven’t been distorted?  This world has its versions of our tales, and those generally aren’t right.  Perhaps the myths are something similar.”

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

❝❞ (selfdeterminedprincess //*waves hello shyly*)

“I think I’m forgetting something…”

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

“Unfortunately, Rumple is one of the few people in town that could give me a run for my money,” she said with a light chuckle. Magic was something the she-wolf couldn’t contend with, nor did she intend to. Though if he hurt Belle, that might be all the convincing Ruby would need to take a stand against the Dark One. The brief amusement melted from her features as she reached out to give Belle’s arm a squeeze. “Seriously though, if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask. But in the meantime, you can’t lock yourself up in the library.” It might have been a good distraction for now, but holing herself up would only be detrimental in the long run.

[selfdeterminedprincess]

“I saw good in him, once.  And I hate to think that someone’s goodness can ever be fully extinguished.  But I intend to live my own life, not a life---  Controlled by others.  No matter who they are.”  It was why she had cut off relations with the only people in town she’d actually found herself recognizing - Evil Queen notwithstanding.  She avoided her for completely different reasons; being a prisoner as long as she had been was more than enough to make her wary.  “And if the goodness I saw really is gone, then it’s better that I cut him out now than later.  But I do promise to come to you if I need anything.  And not to stay with locked inside with the books forever.  But the knowledge that those books contain, it’s something that belongs shared among the people---  That’s why I need to get the library up and running sooner rather than later.  Not just for me, but for everyone.”

[saviorwithashoelace]

//if anyone’s still out there that cares, i just want to give you all an update. i was planning to be online last night - because i had two days off in a row, yesterday and today, and that meant i didn’t have to worry so much about being dog-tired this morning, but then i found some inspiration for the upcoming gremma appreciation week, and i had to jump on that because i’m running low on time and had nothing done. But looking at my schedule, there are days coming up when I should be able to get on and do some replies, as I’ll have time in the evening, hopefully not be too tired, and not have to be up too ridiculously early the next day. With those as my criteria for when I’m going to be online, tonight doesn’t qualify, but Friday might and Sunday definitely should.

[eligoamentia]

PSA

//so i got a job! and my orientation is on friday. and i have no idea what my hours are going to be like at this point, except that it’s part-time. so… while i know my activity is spotty at best at times, it may be getting even more so while i get into the swing of things.

also! on saturday/sunday i’ll be going out of town to take two of my cats to the vet. yes, there is a local vet, but i don’t like him and my uncle does any veterinary care we need for free because my mom took care of his pets while he was in college, so we go to him for just about everything except emergencies. and he lives five hours away. i may bring my laptop, but rp is unlikely.

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

❝❞ (selfdeterminedprincess //*waves hello shyly*)

“I think I’m forgetting something…”

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

“Don’t spend all of your time with your nose in a book, ok?” she teased, though the brunette probably could use the distraction. Since the curse had been lifted, her life hadn’t exactly been picturesque … then again, had it been perfect in the Enchanted Forest? Ruby admittedly had no clue, and asking would only lead to questions about her own past, ones she wasn’t ready to own up to or face just yet. “There are good people in town, people who would love to get to know you.” Rumple had always stood in the way of that, people’s fears of the Dark One taking hold and preventing them from getting to know the wonderful, kindhearted woman that was Belle. “And if any of them give you flack, just send them my way, I’ll set ‘em straight,” she added with a lopsided grin.

[selfdeterminedprincess]

“I’ll try not to.”  As much as she would like nothing more than to read forever - such a variety of new books at her fingertips! - there were other things that she needed to be doing.  After all, her last 28 years in this world were hardly useful for living in it now that she was out of the tiny cell she’d been trapped in, no other memories to help her.  Though she liked to think that she was getting along rather well, considering.  “Fortunately only Rumple and my father have given me much trouble, so far.  I suppose that means I’ve been avoiding most of the right people.  But I’ll be sure to take you up on your offer if the situation arises.”

[mentalflossr]

7 Bookstores Too Beautiful For Words

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

❝❞ (selfdeterminedprincess //*waves hello shyly*)

“I think I’m forgetting something…”

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

Ruby shrugged, not too miffed about having forgotten something; it would bug her, but she was fairly sure she’d survive without whatever it is she’d been on the hunt for. “Conversation is a good distraction, right?” She grinned, tipping her head coyly in silent suggestion that they drop the subject of Ruby’s forgetfulness and venture on to other things. “I feel like it’s been ages since we’ve had a real conversation anyway. How are things?”

[selfdeterminedprincess]

She made note of the unspoken suggestion with a nod, thinking a moment on what to say to Ruby’s question before responding.  All she’s really been doing is getting the library ready to open to the public.  Hardly exciting news.  “Things are-  Good, I suppose.  Library’s almost ready to open.  That’s what I’ve been spending most of my time on.”  Considering she was no longer on speaking terms with her father or Rumplestiltskin, and didn’t know many of the townspeople at all, it wasn’t as though she had much else to work on.  “This world has a lot of books for me to catch up on, at least.”

[selfdeterminedprincess]

//like for a starter

[honestxa]

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

❝❞ (selfdeterminedprincess //*waves hello shyly*)

“I think I’m forgetting something…”

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

“Do I look like the type of girl to make lists?” she teased. Since the curse had broken, Ruby was most certainly a bit more organized … just not enough to actually make to-do lists or leave herself little reminders. “I guess it wasn’t important?” she said, shrugging a shoulder. “I mean, if it was life or death, I’m pretty sure I’d remember that.”

[selfdeterminedprincess]

“I make it a policy never to judge a book by its cover.  That includes deciding if they ‘look like the type to make lists.’”  She smiled with her statement, hoping to let the other know that she wasn’t bothered by the tease.  She understood where Ruby was coming from.  “Maybe it will come to you eventually anyway.  I usually find focusing on something else will bring things back well.”

[selfdeterminedprincess]

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

❝❞ (selfdeterminedprincess //*waves hello shyly*)

“I think I’m forgetting something…”

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

“I don’t know,” she admitted with a scrunch of her nose. “What are you supposed to do when you forget? Retrace your steps, right? …even though that never works.”

[selfdeterminedprincess]

She couldn’t help but smile at the insistence that ‘retracing your steps never works’ - she’d never had much luck with it either, to tell the truth.  “I think-  Retracing your steps is more for when you lose something than when you forget something.  Did you have a list of things to do or anything like that-  You know, something to remind you?”

[saviorwithashoelace]

//setting up a new computer is hard work. i’ve installed like- three programs? and a half? and one of those was the microsoft office that basically came preinstalled i just had to activate? also i don’t even know what all i’m going to install like- probably sims will get on at some point. considering that i can’t play sims or sims 2 on older computers right now with one in a constant loop of death (thanks dad) and the other not having a working CD drive. but then i have so many other programs and it’s like where do i start? what good times are best left in the past?

also i tried installing photoshop but………………. the disc that doesn’t seem to have all its installations used had ‘known compatability issues’. so iconning is going to have to stay on my laptop (for now. my dad said we might pick up a cheap photoshop for me since i took a year of computer graphics and he and my mom never use it but stole all the installations).

tl;dr - i had to get a new computer, for a lot of reasons. it arrived yesterday. and my main focus right now is getting it all set up. so, if there are delays in replies, know that it’s b/c computer is priority.

[askifwehaveavocados-a]

❝❞ (selfdeterminedprincess //*waves hello shyly*)

“I think I’m forgetting something…”

[selfdeterminedprincess]

“Any way I can help you figure out what?”

[mosthonourablewolf-deactivated2]

Giveaway;

Yes Roman has finally stopped doing other things to make his giveaway. I was so busy last time that I was over halfway to another milestone before I had enough of a clear schedule to do this.

first I want to thank everyone who has followed me since I made this blog around the beginning of December. I’ve met many more new people and made great friends because of Graham and I want to do something in return to show my appreciation.

this giveaway is going to be better than the last. promise. as there are more prizes to be won than just icons.

Ok. Rules:

• Anyone may enter if they are a role play blog. This means even those who aren’t following me. But if you win, and you aren’t following me, you need to at least check up on the progress of the giveaway in case you win and miss the chance to claim your prize. • Likes count for 1 entry. Reblogs count for 1 entry. Multiple reblogs are allowed but no more than twice a day, please. Don’t want to clog your followers dashes. • I will pick 5 winners on 25/4/15 (25th of April) They will be announced on the 26th, 12:00 a.m. (my time)

Now for the prizes:

• 1st Place: May pick one to two potential promo banners I will make for them that will be queued to reblog once a week for a month. 90 icons, may choose if they want to make some of them gif icons or not. • 2nd Place: 1 promo banner I will make for them that will be queued to reblog once a week for two weeks. 70 icons & may choose if they want any of those to be gif icons. • 3rd Place: 50 icons. May choose if any are gif icons. • 4th Place: 30 icons. May choose if any are gif icons. • 5th Place: 15 icons. May choose if any are gif icons.

[mosthonourablewolf-deactivated2]

🐺 —— “D'you really think we would treat you like a third wheel? It wouldn't be about Emma and I. It would be a friend day. Come on. Try it.”

[selfdeterminedprincess]

“No, I don’t think you’d-  Not on purpose.  But that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t-  Worry.  That I was in your way.”