#gibbyasks

[mcgibbykins]

For the Ghost asks- 16 & 17 (if they haven't been done yet)

Thanks for the ask! This got away from me so it's long. I may be a bit passionate, but I have included photos at the end; like a treat for reading all my thoughts!

17 was answered here.

My favorite fit is Copia's black robes with cornette. I cannot fully put into words all of my thoughts and feelings about this fit. It's everything!

There is just something so pure and dark; like the perfect demonic angel. It's more on the simple side for a Papa, especially for Copia. Sure it has some sparkle in the cape-like outer shell, and the orange ribbon and embroidery on the fascia and robe; but its overall a simpler, darker look. The large cornette with gold/orange metal tips adds to the somewhat menacing vibe, conveying horns or batwings.

He appears beautiful and imperial, but still ominous and satanic.

"The devil doesn't come to you with his red face and horns, he comes to you disguised as everything you've ever wanted." (Tucker Max, Assholes Finish First)

While this quote is describing a deceptive relationship that appears perfect, as false; I'm going to borrow his words for my own thought. We already know the devil isn't perfect, he fell from grace (who decides that's perfect anyway); but it's from that fall we have free will, self-knowledge, and enlightenment. When Satan appears as everything we've ever wanted; it's not as a deceiver (as some would have us believe), but as our liberator, guiding us into rebellion against an arbitrary authority.

I have a similar devil in disguise post, it's Copia in the white suit.

"And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14)

Jeremy Saffer for Outburn

Travis Shinn for Metal Hammer

Travis Shinn for Outburn

This iconic moment brought to us by Ryan Chang at the Sweden Rock Festival.

Ryan Chang

Alva @Alva_Ghoul on X.

Jimmy Hubbard for Revolver

Katja Ogrin

To quote myself regarding Copia:

"Their words would have me believe you a perverter, degrader and seducer; an apostle sent to tempt me from the light of their "truth". However, my dark angel, you bring not temptation but the promise of a longing fulfilled; a soul liberated."

"May he lead me unto temptation so that I may truly live."

I would follow this man to my damnation and be forever bound.

@brittleskyblue

Ghestie Prompts

[mcgibbykins]

Fuck/Marry/Kill/Cuddle/Play D&D With — Papas Edition GO

This was surprisingly easy for me.

Fuck: Perpy - Although my preference would usually be Terzo over Perpy, I want to keep Terzo platonic so Perpy it is! Also, Twinwich™. Hope no feelings develop… 

Marry: Copia - The obvious choice for me. I didn’t know you could truly be so down bad for a fictional character! Many fic writers have done such an amazing job bringing him to “life”. He's not perfect and there are things that annoy me. I appreciate all sides of him and there is nothing I would change. 

Kill: Primo - Sorry PeePaw, someone had to go. It's ok, he's not surprised and he understands. Tbh, he's ready.

Cuddle: Terzo - Totally platonic cuddles. I have this story where I want to be gal pals with him. Maybe there was a time it could’ve been more but neither of us were really into it so we remained close friends. Then he introduced me to Copia. This is why I love fics where you are with Copia, Terzo is your friend and they actually get along, most of the time. 

Play D&D: Secondo - I’ve never played D&D. I feel like in retirement, he would look for some outlet that allows for creativity and performance and being the DM fits both. He also gets to be the enforcer and I think he would enjoy putting players in precarious situations. Some of those situations may just be foreplay.

@lucifixion-pose

[mcgibbykins]

Hii thank you for your list! <3

Number 21 for you? :>

Thanks for the ask!

When I first started listening to Ghost (very early Impera era), I didn't even know there was lore. I started getting into it in 2024 and saw RHRN. In anticipation for my first ritual in 2025, I dove into the community here got really attached.

That being said, I came for the music and I enjoy the lore but even if it does actually end; I will still be a fan of the music and TF and I will still be here. I wanna say 2 because I truly care for this universe but if TF's version ends, I will continue on.

My attachment to the lore is more due to this community and it's building of the universe. TF gave us a foundation and the community built a castle.

@hrafnaun

Ghestie Prompts

[mcgibbykins]

🫵👁 from your awesome list of questions: 23 AND 32 👀👀👀👀🫶

Thanks for the ask!

I'm not sure if I have a merch item I regret purchasing. I'm pretty deliberate with my purchases and I try to ensure it's something that I actually like/want and that I'm not buying it because its Ghost.

There are some things I probably need to stop getting. My t-shirt collection is getting out of hand and my keychains together can probably be registered as a weapon.

Copia. It will always be Copia that I wish for in this reality.

Initially when I wrote this question, it included a caveat that you would never meet/know this Papa. The basis of the question was rooted in which Papa do you feel should have a chance to be real, to experience life and all it has to offer. But alas, I didn't want to limit folks and their desires/dreams. I can't pretend that I don't have my own "I have crossed oceans of time to find you" moments with Copia.

@demonteef

Ghestie Prompts

[mcgibbykins]

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11 and 22!

Thanks for the ask!

11 was answered here.

Favorite merch item. Hmm.

My favorite fan made merch item is the gold Impera grucifix I wear every day. It's from stephenXcustom on Etsy. I also have the Ornate Impera Papa IV ring. I love looking at my hand and seeing his face.

My favorite official merch item is probably my Plague Bringer shirt. It's become my favorite fit, paired with a green/black plaid button up. I occasionally wear it with baggy, wide jeans. A very Debbie Thornberry look, minus the crop top.

Honorable mention goes to the amount of fan art and other fan made merch items I have been acquiring. I have so much but I will continue to purchase.

@sleepy-ghuleh

Ghestie Prompts

[mcgibbykins]

Number 11 for your Ghost asks!

Thanks for the ask!

Ok, this was hard. I started by making a list of the songs I would want to hear live the most. It was over 20 and didn't even have instrumentals. This almost became a ritual of just Prequelle and Impera. This list is for a ritual in an AU where TF doesn't need instrumental breaks and has magically quick costume changes.

Here’s my totally self-indulgent setlist in no particular order, except we are opening with Kaisarion. Also, this is a Copia performance. 

Kaisarion

Con Clavi Con Dio

Year Zero

Cirice

Faith

Umbra

The Future Is A Foreign Land

Per Aspera Ad Inferi

Square Hammer

Witch Image

Watcher In The Sky

Marks of the Evil One

Mummy Dust

Rats

Peacefield

Spillways

Call Me Little Sunshine

Dance Macabre

Darkness At The Heart of My Love

Life Eternal

Here’s what didn’t make the cut from my initial list (in no particular order).

Ritual

Satan Prayer

Monstrance Clock

Absolution

He Is

Hunter’s Moon

Respite On The Spitalfields

Satanized

Mary On A Cross

Kiss The Go-Goat

@mainponcho

Ghestie Prompts

[mcgibbykins]

11, 15 and 37!

Heyyy! Thanks for the asks!

15. Initial thought: "is where the heart is!" 🙄

Home can be a physical place, a state of mind or a person(s). To me, home is when you feel most true to yourself, most complete (I don't think anyone is ever complete but you can still find home). You can live somewhere that feels like home but be missing a community of people and a sense of belonging. You could have the place and community but something beyond that; something mental may keep you unsettled. Even if you are missing something, you can still "be in a state of home" if you feel you are able to be most true to yourself. Home is somewhere, something, someone you can always return to if you ever wander; and know that when you return, you will find yourself again.

11. Dead. lol, first thought strikes again!

Ah, romance. Why?!

Romance is usually tied to love, but really it's an action that an emotion, desire, or need is the catalyst for. The act of romance is the intentional effort made to establish or keep a connection. Yes, it could be one of love and that love is the impetus to put forth the effort via love wooery (flowers, dinner, physical touch, attention, acts of service, etc). All things that are personalized to the one being wooed with the intent of joining the souls together in love.

But you can also partake in the act of romance without love being the endgame. With romance, the purpose is just the establishing of the relationship; it's up to you what kind of relationship that is.

This is the most I've ever really thought about romance.

37. Hmm.

I often feel like an imposter of art. I find myself a jack of all trades, master of none. There are so many areas of art that I have some experience in but I lack the motivation and patience to really get in there.

The closest I've gotten to something solid is photography. I've been published and I've won awards but I abruptly stopped years ago. It was my life plan and part of my degree was a minor in it, but I can't remember the last time I really felt it calling.

With other art forms, its mostly the lack of patience to learn. I try, but easily get disappointed in my deficiency. It's exhausting because I have so many things I want to create but I can never push myself hard enough. Specifically, there are Ghost things (writing, art, cosplay) that I have in my head but I can't get them out. I have at least five fics that I can see playout in my head but my hands will never type them. There are so many illustrations that I have envisioned but they will never make it to a canvas. I have a whole planned out Sister of Sin cosplay for my OC but I worry it will never be sewn.

@mainponcho

[mcgibbykins]

okay I cannot let that stand as your only ask, so if you feel like it please tell us your top five Ghost songs 😊

OH! Oh this is hard. I'm not usually a ranker of things; I'm too indecisive. On top of that, how do I even decide rank criteria?!

Ok. For my sanity and so I don't feel bad about leaving something out; I'm going a few ways. Also, we're doing six!

Top Six | Plays According to stats.fm (last four weeks): It's A Sin Witch Image The Future Is A Foreign Land Year Zero Con Clavi Con Dio Call Me Little Sunshie

Top Six | One Per Album for Vibes (in album order): Con Clavi Con Dio Year Zero Absolution Faith Spillways Marks Of The Evil One

Top Six | To Sing: Witch Image Kaisarion Year Zero Faith The Future Is A Foreign Land Watcher in the Sky

Top Six | The Heart Wants What It Wants: Witch Image Pro Memoria Year Zero Spillways Con Clavi Con Dio Faith

Ugh, still left things out. Was going to do honorable mentions but I decided to hold myself accountable instead.

In doing this, I have learned that I am wrong about the one thing I had ranked: the six main albums. If I am honest with myself, that has now changed. Oh jeeze.

Also, my single favorite is not on any of these lists!

@mainponcho