* IMMORTALS.

do you truthfully know the reason why you were cast aside? not for anything LACKING in your character : it was for the enjoyment that DEATH finds in watching his servants squirm, especially you. whether he loves you is up to him. this changes nothing ; after all, death is the merciless one, & you are the kind soul the dead wish to meet.

[shieldedsoul]

DO YOU KNOW THE REASON WHY    ---   you were cast side   ?

                                                                     for death’s enjoyment.

indie oc multimuse   //   loved by alice.

[shieldedsoul]

moderndaymiko‌.

     “ An appointment? ” She wonders if her brother did the favor she asked of him to get this appointment, but knowing how busy he’s gotten… “ No, I don’t have one. I wouldn’t mind! I just need someone to get this done and over with. ” Did the Kagome go to the Feudal Era to avoid this for three weeks? Yes. Does she now have to face the fruits of her procrastination? Yes. 

        ❝  okay,  ❞  he  grabs  a  pencil  &  writes  a  note  down  for  himself,  just  in  case  he’s  asked  why  he  is  unavailable.  ❝  that’s  good,  ❞  he  mutters,  more  to  himself.  the  polite  smile  he  reserves  for  customers  emerges  onto  his  face,  gestures  down  the  hallway  past  the  reception.  ❝  my  office  is  this  way,  ❞  he  explains,  leads  the  way,   studies  her  a  little  too  closely  for  comfort  (  hopes  she’s  not  a  supernatural  being  ).

[deceasedwar-blog]

we are humans   /   we follow our own principles.   independent,  private  &  selective  shimazu  toyohisa  from  drifters.  manga  based  with  heavy  headcanon  &   historical influence.

[shieldedsoul]

       ❝  do  you  have  an  appointment  ?  ❞  he  asks,  flipping  through  his  planner.  then  he  shrugs,  seemingly  indifferent  to  whatever’s  written.  truthfully,  he  doesn’t  have  anything  to  do  today,  given  the  others  at  the  firm  took  the  work  ...  ❝  well,  if  you  don’t  mind  seeing  me,  i’ll  do  it.  i’m  cheaper,  too.  ❞

@moderndaymiko

[first-meeting-memes]

First time meetings

Send a symbol for our muses to meet 

✬ - Under a covered building to escape the rain

❅ - Trapped on a mountain during a storm

❖ - On the battle field

☤ - In a hospital

☑ - At a bar after a long day

☸ - On  a luxury cruise

☀ - In the park

✩ - Stargazing

[shieldedsoul]

       ❝  no,  seriously.  they’re  weird.  i  don’t  get  it,  at  all.  ❞  a  roll  of  his  eyes,  kunwoo  sighs  deeply.  ❝  they  ...  show up,  no  idea  how  they  time  it.  they  say  they  aren’t  friends  but  ji-ho  says  they  are  &  consus  insists  he  doesn’t  know  ji-ho  ---  i don’t  know.  they  also  think  they’re  gods,  but  that’s  ridiculous,  right  ?!?  ❞  he  runs  a  hand  through  his  hair  &  sighs  again.    

@lachrymosestorm

[shieldedsoul]

       ❝  i  don’t  think  i’ve  read  that  one.  ❞  kunwoo  takes  the  thick  book  with  delicate  fingers,  studying  the  cover  with  a  curious  gaze.  ❝  i’ve  heard  of  the  author  though,  a  lot  of  good  things  ...  ❞  a  moment’s  pause  before  eyes  lift  &  look  at  her,  unintentionally  gripping  the  book  a  little  tightly.  ❝  is  it  new  ?  i’ve  been  out  of  the  literary  loop  because  of  work.  ❞

@wardrobe-isms

[shieldedsoul]

sweetest-blxxd‌.

**˚✧₊⁎ **Valentino nodded politely. He hadn’t asked to avoid being intrusive, but he was starting to wonder where they came from. They weren’t local – that much was clear – but they seemed to be getting ready for a significant funeral event of sorts. ❝Understandable. I don’t mind reading it for you if you change your mind, though,❞ he conceded. 

     Before he could press any further, a waiter finally approached them. Valentino wasted no time before ordering two cups of tea, hoping to be left alone soon. Now that Consus had openly expressed their curiosity, he was tempted to tease the truth some. Such reveal was not made for the ears of a bystander. When the waiter finished writing down their orders and dismissed himself, Valentino took a moment to ponder his reply.

     ❝I wonder, do you have a theory of your own, Consus?❞ Valentino asks.  ❝They say wondrous things happen at night when the sun is away, and you are alone with your shadows. Whatever they are nightmares of dreams–well, that depends on your interpretation. I can assure you those mysteries can be–❞ a hint of a smile, and his index gingerly brushed his lips, ❝–rather charming.❞ 

      ❝Do you not think tonight might fit the description? The answer you seek may come to you unexpectedly. Do you trust me? I promise the truth might be surprising.❞ Once he was done talking, Valentino fixed his eyes on the other, full of curiosity and wonder. He was getting close to admitting the secret–what was Consus thinking? Ah, that little game could be so amusing if they were willing to indulge him a bit longer… 

       ------  truthfully,  consus  doesn’t  trust  anyone.  they  wish  they  could  :  but  they  have  experienced  enough  to  know  anyone  can  discard  another  easily.  (  they  know  they  aren’t  important  to  anyone,  hence  the  gap  in  their  memory.  )  a  serious  look  on  their  countenance  before  they  break  it  with  the  flicker  of  a  smile.

       ❝  odd  things  happen  in  both  the  day  &  the  night.  ❞  consus  favours  the  day,  personally  speaking.  they  form  each  sentence  carefully  before  speaking.  ❝  i’ve  forgotten  what’s  considered  odd,  in  all  honesty.  in  terms  of  ‘  wondrous  ’  &  ‘  charming  ’,  everything  is,  to  at  least  one  person.  tonight  ...  i  suppose  it  does,  because  i’ve  met  you  !  ❞  they’re  stalling.  they  bite  their  lip  gently  before  finally  saying,  ❝  i  don’t  trust  you.  we’ve  only  just  met.  ❞  another  bright  smile,  this  one  intended  to  soften  the  blow,  if  there  is  one.

           ❝  anyway  ---  isn’t  it  better  if  you  leave  the  drink  to  be  a  surprise  ?!  i  haven’t  been  surprised  by  anyone  in  a  long  time,  so  i  think  it’d  fun  !!  as  far  as  that  goes,  i  do  trust  you,  i  suppose.  ❞  they  put  their  elbows  on  the  table,  propping  up  their  face  with  their  hands.  they’ve  made  themselves  sound  lonely,  they  think.  in  a  sense  they  are,  not  that  they  lack  people  to  talk  to,  given  how  many  end  up  in  his  shop.

[shieldedsoul]

--- hello  !  are  you  interested  in  a  minor  god  of  death  with  exactly  zero  memories  of  who  they  are,  or  their  boss  who  still  won’t  let  them  remember  (  or  let  them  back  into  their  job,  because  life’s  more  fun  that  way  )  ?  or  a  human  who  attracts  the  supernatural,  but  is  convinced  the  supernatural™  doesn’t  exist  ?  if  you  are,  please  like  or  reblog  this  &  i’ll  check  you  out  !!

[shieldedsoul]

sweetest-blxxd‌.

———-

*˚✧₊⁎ Valentino observed Consus make their choice before. He already made his choice: at that point, every drink was equal. They were not his priority. ❝Is there nothing else you want to try? They have some lovely pastries and sweets that go well with Tea.❞ That was what he remembered, at least. Watching others enjoy food was the closest he could come to taste them again.

      At the following question, the vampire chuckled softly.  ❝Oh, yes. It would be unfortunate, but I yet have to find something repulsive. I know where to look.❞ A hand elegantly curled under his chin, Valentino eyed the other with curiosity. They had his attention now, and he wanted them to realize it. Regardless of how they interpreted his stance, it would be a step forward. Saying he was intrigued wouldn’t be a lie: the vampire did like that mysterious stranger. He merely fancied their company in more ways than one. It was normal to feel drawn to the blood of those who intrigued him; I was much more alluring than that of a nameless face.

   ❝Tragically, they don’t serve it here. However, I happen to know where to find some–if you are willing to follow me for a bit longer.❞ A smile, a dangerous one; a careful eye might have noticed something was amiss. If for a second, the sharpness of his smirk became evident. ❝I know I would love to spend more time with you.❞

       they  look  at   the  menu  a  little  sheepishly,  ❝  sorry,  this  language  isn’t  my  first.  i  don’t  really  like  reading  in  it.  &  besides,  i’m  not  really  hungry,  &  i  have  leftovers  back  home.  ❞  all  true.  consus  is  not  one  to  feel  hunger,  nor  do  they  eat  in  large  quantities. 

       they  look  up  to  see  valentino’s  eyes,  &  consus  offers  a  small  smile  on  reflex.  is  consus  really  so  interesting  ?!  most  people  only  like  them  when  they  are  in  their  shop,  or  when  they  find  out  about  consus’s  true  nature.  humans  are  an  odd  bunch,  though  ;  they  can’t  seem  to  wrap  their  head  around  it  ?  the  continuous  shift  of  behaviours  &  languages  ---  they’re  overthinking  it  again.  head  tilts  slightly  to  the  left,  hair  falling  into  their  eyes  as  they  think  for  a  moment,  to  get  out  of  their  own  mind.

       ❝  i  can  go  with  you,  ❞  they  agree.  ❝  hmm  ---  i  have  nothing  else  to  do  for  tonight,  &  i’d  like  to  take  my  mind  off  what  is  going  to  happen  in  the  future.  ❞  their  smile  becomes  strained,  a  moment  of  exhaustion  washing  over  them.  well,  it’s  not  as  if  consus  can  be  harmed  (  or  if  they  are,  chances  are  they  probably  won’t  be  permanently  injured  ),  &  they  are  genuinely  interested  to  see  what  this  mysterious  drink  is.  ❝  can  you  tell  me  the  name  of  your  favourite  drink  ?  ❞

[shieldedsoul]

geometragic‌.

                   Considering the way the other Oda soldiers treated him now, he might as well have been a servant. Giving him the most undesirable tasks, yelling at him when he messed up…better not to say that, though. There was no need for Katsuie to give this person an excuse to antagonize him as well.

                    ❛❛ I see. No, I am not a servant, but…I figured that you would not approach me without a reason. I suppose that making my acquaintance is a satisfactory reason, though. ❜❜ That sort of openness was rare, these days. In a period filled with war and strife, it was almost dangerous to be that friendly.

                    ❛❛ So you are a foreigner ? ❜❜ A bit unusual, but not completely unexpected. His lord was rather fond of Westerners, after all. Although…this person looked more Korean than anything else. ❛❛ Well, I suppose I am glad that you are enjoying your time in the Land of the Rising Sun. If I may ask, what drew you here ? ❜❜

       ❝  i  am  a  foreigner  :  from  korea,  although  i  took  the  long  way  here,  ❞  a  circular  motion  with  their  finger,  a  small  giggle  to  accompany  it.  ❝  i  came  here  because  ...  ❞  they  can’t  really  explain  it,  can  they  ?  they  enjoy  the  endless  wandering,  but  more  notably   ---------   they  feel  an  obligation  to  find  what  else  is  in  the  world,  see  if  they  can  find  another  immortal.

      ❝  i’ve  heard  a  lot  of  things,  ❞  they  finish.  it’s  true  !  no  korean  can  go  without  hearing  about  japan,  given  the  ...  current  political  atmosphere,  they  suppose.  ❝  to  be  honest,  i’d  heard  about  the  so-called  devil  king  &  wanted  to  see  for  myself.  ❞  they  lean  in  conspiratorially.  ❝  he  disappointed  me,  honestly.  ❞  mostly  because  consus  wanted  nobunaga  to  be  a  fellow  immortal,  not  a  human.  (  loneliness  had  driven  their  decision  to  come  here.  )

[kimnamtaejin]

me before and after i get fed

[shieldedsoul]

sweetest-blxxd‌.

——————–

** ˚✧₊⁎ Humans? Valentino was starting to have a weird feeling about that conversation. There was something off about it, but he was unable to fully grasp the nature of his suspicions. Surely, Consus couldn’t be hiding the same secret right? They had to be human. An intriguing human to boot. Perhaps it was better not to think too hard about it. 

     ❝Green tea sounds great. I forgot the last time I had any – I would love to share some with you.❞ He started walking, adding, ❝come on!  We can chat on the way to the cafe. We should be there in five minutes at most.❞

     ❝As for my favorite drink–❞ he turned toward Consus, bringing an index to his lips,  ❝– it is unique. Everyone offers a different variation. The taste is rarely the same, even if the differences are subtle. Now, offering it is a sign of trust. Not many people would do it for a stranger.❞ 

      Talking about blood in such ambiguous terms was a game. Playing with fire was dangerous; Valentino liked knowing how close he could get to the truth, even there was a price to pay as times. To give an innocent interpretation to his vague ramblings, he added,  ❝yes, my favorite drink has a special meaning for many people.❞ That was true for humans and vampires alike, although in different ways. ❝You could say it’s deeply connected to our traditions.❞ 

     ❝After all these vague ramblings, I should probably show you what I mean. Perhaps you’d like to join me after the tea?❞

     And finally, the cafe appeared in front of them. Even in the dim light, it was a lovely building. A small collection of tables and chairs stood in front of it. Most of them were empty. Valentino walked his guest to one in the corner and sat down. ❝Do you need the menu? ❞ He asked, handing it to them.

      ❝  i  do,  thank  you,  ❞  they  say  cheerfully  as  they  accept  the  menu,  studying  it  carefully.  they  already  know  what  they  want  :  tea,  of  course  !  for  that  reason  they  don't  properly  read  the  menu  ---  the  current  languages  people  use  is  slightly  confusing.  consus  doesn't  really  get  why  humans  feel  the  need  to  change  how  they  talk  ?  they  make  a  show  of  picking,  a  small  hum  escaping  before  a  finger  lands  on  an  item.  ❝  this  one,  ❞  they  say.  (  green  tea.  )

      ❝  if  every  taste  is  different,  then  it  must  be  unfortunate  to  find  one  you  dislike.  ❞  spoken  sagely,  their  finger  lifts  to  tap  their  lips.  then  they  smile, ❝  does  this  cafe  sell  it  ?  ❞  they're  beginning  to  wonder.  have  they  ever  come  across  something  where  the  next  cup  isn't  the  same  ?  usually  consistency  is  praised,  but  maybe  valentino  is  an  odd  sort.  in  all  their  years,  it's  rare  for  someone  to  desire  it.  they  push  away  suspicions  :  honestly,  they  don't  really  care,  but  refuse  to  admit  that  they  don't.

      a  glance  around  the  mostly  empty  cafe  with  curious  eyes.  ❝  do  you  come  here  often  ?  ❞

[shieldedsoul]

sweetest-blxxd‌.

——

 *˚✧₊⁎ Caught on so quickly? That was an odd way to talk about it. They made it sound like a recent fad; it reminded him of some elders who had lost track of time. Some of them still amazed at the way technology had evolved. It was not too off-putting, though. He had the habit of using fancy language, occasionally.

    Making things sound more significant than they were was amusing and, at times, charmed people. Humans, in particular, were prone to believe things were profound upon hearing someone speak peculiarly. The attention that ensued was always enjoyable. Even now that he was on the receiving hand, Valentino was looking forward to knowing more about the stranger. 

    Patiently, the vampire waited for his acquaintance. He had a solid idea of where they could go. Sharing a drink with a potential target was not unusual; he enjoyed the company of humans, and it made the final prize all the more rewarding. Humans drinks were something he could stomach in small quantities. They had lost their rich flavor, but they didn’t make him sick. Nostalgia was what made them enjoyable.  

    When Consus came back, they were met with a friendly expression. Valentino brought his hands together. ❝There is a lovely cafe not too far away from here. It is perfect if you favor warm beverages. They have little to offer in terms of alcohols, but they are all at least decent. Does that sound good?❞

     A brief pause and a mischievous smile. ❝You despise Coffee, but is there anything you enjoy? My favorite drink, unfortunately, is hard to find. Not many places or people are willing to offer it. My tastes, I reckon, are slightly unusual.❞

       bags  full  &  in  hand,  their  mood  is  higher  than  it  is  before  the  purchase  :  just  knowing  they’ll  have  tea  to  serve  to  their  upcoming  guests  is  reassuring  in  itself,  even  if  they  aren’t  sure  it  will  be  accepted  by  them.  arms  swinging,  they  let  out  a  hum  of  acknowledgement  before  their  smile  is  turned  towards  valentino.

      ❝  ah,  i  don’t  drink  alcohol  :  nowadays  alcohol  doesn’t  really  work  for  me.  ❞  their  expression  doesn’t  falter  in  the  slightest.  ❝  but  i  do  enjoy  warm  drinks  !  you  may  have  guessed  already,  but  tea  is  a  favourite  of  mine.  i’m  not  fussy  about  the  type  of  tea,  but  i  suppose  green  tea  has  a  special  place  in  my  heart  ?  a  lot  of  fond  memories  surrounding  them.  ❞

    the  way  they  speak  is  with  words  coated  in  their  sadness,  but  their  smile  remains  on  their  face.  ❝  sorry  ---  seems  like  it  was  my  turn  to  ramble,  ❞  they  brush  it  off  with  a  small  giggle.  ❝  i’m  sorry  to  hear  that  about  your  favourite  drink  !  even  unusual  tastes  should  be  accommodated,  because  no  two  humans  are  the  same,  right  ?  ❞  well.  consus  is  no  human,  but  they’re  close  enough.

[shieldedsoul]

sweetest-blxxd‌.

——————————

✮˚✧₊⁎ Aw. That wasn’t the answer he had hoped for. Not everything seemed grim, though: Consus appeared willing to share. It was the kind of company he was hoping for. With a sympathetic smile, Valentino turned toward them.  ❝I am sorry to hear that. It sounds like a personal story, so I won’t push any further. ❞

     ❝With that in mind, I think your attitude is admirable. Even if, as you say, you are forcing yourself to smile, you managed to win the battle. You won the battle; you are here, looking for tea and continuing to live.❞ When he smiled toward them, the vampire’s eyes were melancholic. That topic was important to him. He remembered having to do the same not too many years before.

      ❝However,❞ Valentino felt the need to add, ❝you need to be careful. Sadness is a cruel beast; it can eat you from inside if ignore it for too long. But, ah, I’m talking too much, I fear.❞ Shaking his head, he pointed to the store, visible at the end of the street. He was surprised by himself. He had allowed the conversation to distract him and forgot to try anything– such a shameful thing for a vampire. 

      ❝You should be able to buy what you need there. I hope my request won’t be excessively bold, but you have no plans, we could talk more. In front of a drink, perhaps?❞

      ❝   i  see.  ❞  voice  is  subdued  :  how  long  is  too  long  to  allow  sadness  to  live  within  themselves  ?  (  they  don’t  know  to  dispose  of  it.  maybe  if  they  regain  their  memories,  they’ll  know  ?  )  they  momentarily  allow  their  smile  to  slip  off,  a  thoughtful  expression  to  take  over.  ---  they  decide  they  definitely  like  valentino,  &  for  that  reason  they  will  not  venture  into  their  soul.  not  they  would  if  they  didn’t  ...  ?

      their  expression  brightens  again  when  they  see  the  store  he’s  pointing  out.  ❝  you  didn’t  talk  too  much  !!  your  words  are  valuable.  i  hope  you  know  that.  i  think  i  needed  to  hear  them.  ❞  

      ❝  i’d  like  to  get  a  drink  together.  ❞  another  smile  turned  on  at  full  beam,  happy  he  apparently  wants  to  talk  more  with  consus  ---   ❝  i  have  to  warn  you,  though,  i  don’t  like  coffee  ...  it’s  far  too  bitter.  i’ve  been  trying  for  years  to  like  it  &  i  still  have  no  idea  why  it’s  caught  on  so  quickly.  ❞

[shieldedsoul]

uwu. uwu

[phantomemes]

sentences from the youtube series  ,  buzzfeed unsolved .  primarily taken from season 5′s supernatural investigations .

“ it doesn’t matter because you’re dead ”

“ it’s not impressive  ,  no one’s impressed ”

“ the spot of your death is now a lovely gift shop ”

“ as god as my witness  ,  he snapped him in half ”

“ i seriously want you to throw something right at my face ”

“ you can live in the cave ”

“ i’m a big fan of your name ”

“ the fact that you steal  ,  that’s really funny to me ”

“ that’s the greatest thing to steal  :  a man’s joy ”

“ because i’m a masochist ”

“ i’m going to regret this ”

“ i’ve lost the ability to feel ”

“ they’re gonna fucking murder you ”

“ the way you shushed me was quite rude ”

“ cowards  ,  all of you ”

“ i’m strange and off putting ”

“ i should not feel confident in the face of any man ”

“ here you are  ,  smiling in the face of the devil ”

“ i hate bats ”

“ bats sometimes carry rabies and that’s a thing i’m afraid of ”

“ not today devil birds  ,  not today ”

“ i think i’m blacking out right now ”

“ i don’t think i’m going to remember this moment ”

“ i think i’m gonna cry ”

“ i keep forgetting there’s ghosts in here ”

“ if you know me and my debilitating fear of bears  ,  this is my worst nightmare ”

“ i’m standing on an altar alone ”

“ maybe you’ll wake up in the middle of the night and eat your cat ”

“ i’m so glad that’s over let’s go eat taco bell ”

“ were you making horse noises ? ”

“ in case any of you needed a reminder this place is a twisting nightmare ”

“ there’s a good chance i’m gonna fart in here ”

“ well this is horrifying ”

“ let’s do each other a favor and not show ourselves to each other ”

“ if you could do me a big solid and not do anything that would be sublime ”

“ this is just as horrifying as i thought it would be ”

“ you talk to hide from the silence ”

“ do i look like the kind of man who could give advice ? ”

“ several bad choices have lead me to this moment ”

“ let’s play look at the ceiling tiles !  1 , 2 , 3 , 4 … ”

“ i just wanna know if you think they have belly buttons ”

“ i did meet some of the most insufferable people but they also met me ”

“ if it sounds like a duck and walks like a duck ”