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OOC: ...*sees Grim lurking, waves aggressively*
Indeed, Grimpa can be quite the cantankerous old fart at times, especially concerning any sort of murine guests. XD
“Yeah! All I wanted to do was invade and explore the place and find all the tasty snacks I could eat. and maybe get my paws on some pretty gold shinys!”
“He’s a speciesist that’s all it is.” Sniff. “He’s a rat hater. I have to stand up for all the little guys.”
@Grim-Secret
He was saturated through, from his golden collar to his sandals to his little white bones, coughing up seawater as he hobbled through the back streets of this grand metropolis. At least he guessed it was a metropolis from the broadness of the streets and the sturdiness of their paving stones. Still it was like no city Yugi had ever seen before and running his hand over the side of a dilapidated car he felt the cracks along the fractured window pane. What was this thing? What did it do? What purpose did it serve? He felt he couldn’t begin to guess but on the wind he did sense something that was familiar to him; magic. He could feel it trembling under the earth in veins, arteries, of power all flowing out from a junction point he was approaching. He cupped the Puzzle. He still had difficulty thinking of it as ‘his’, so to speak, but he cupped it nonetheless and tried to focus himself. He had so much magic churning through him and flowing out into the world it was sometimes hard to see the metaphorical wood between the trees. He managed it though, managed himself, with some difficulty and trembling along came to the decimated structure from which the magic was emanating. It was a funny looking sort of building, unlike those around it, and Yugi wondered briefly if it was a summer palace for some lord or lady? It looked the sort and it even had grounds however overgrown…
He took a breath and squeezing the Puzzle started to walk up the hillside. Would someone inside see him and rush to greet him? Would he be shooed away by guards? Would anyone, anyone at all, know who he was?
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alright, so, tonight I’m out for dinner and a zombie haunted house set in the old city jail. I’ll try to be back before midnight if at all possible but we’re going drinking at a pub, literally, called ‘The World’s End’ afterwards.
Miss you guys! Back ASAP
working on drafts
sorry for the delay guys and thanks for your patience
“Atem?” Yugi roused him gently when he stumbled out of his office and into bed at three am. “Atem you should see this.” Evidently one of their children had gone mad or, at least, Yugi assumed so after walking into the state of the schoolhouse.
The first thing one would notice would be the lilies. There was a processional line of them in the hallway, a gathering of them in the fridge, a clan of them in spewing over the coffee machine, a baker’s dozen in the bathroom, one very coy white virgin in the office and a lovely arranged bouquet in the chapel.
Yugi totally didn’t get what was going on.
ESTP PERSONALITY (“THE ENTREPRENEUR”)
ESTP personality types always have an impact on their immediate surroundings – the best way to spot them at a party is to look for the whirling eddy of people flitting about them as they move from group to group. Laughing and entertaining with a blunt and earthy humor, ESTP personalities love to be the center of attention. If an audience member is asked to come on stage, ESTPs volunteer – or volunteer a shy friend.
Theory, abstract concepts and plodding discussions about global issues and their implications don't keep ESTPs interested for long. ESTPs keep their conversation energetic, with a good dose of intelligence, but they like to talk about what is – or better yet, to just go out and do it. ESTPs leap before they look, fixing their mistakes as they go, rather than sitting idle, preparing contingencies and escape clauses.
Never Confuse Movement With Action
ESTPs are the likeliest personality type to make a lifestyle of risky behavior. They live in the moment and dive into the action – they are the eye of the storm. People with the ESTP personality type enjoy drama, passion, and pleasure, not for emotional thrills, but because it's so stimulating to their logical minds. They are forced to make critical decisions based on factual, immediate reality in a process of rapid-fire rational stimulus response.
This makes school and other highly organized environments a challenge for ESTPs. It certainly isn't because they aren't smart, and they can do well, but the regimented, lecturing approach of formal education is just so far from the hands-on learning that ESTPs enjoy. It takes a great deal of maturity to see this process as a necessary means to an end, something that creates more exciting opportunities.
Also challenging is that to ESTPs, it makes more sense to use their own moral compass than someone else's. Rules were made to be broken. This is a sentiment few high school instructors or corporate supervisors are likely to share, and can earn ESTP personalities a certain reputation. But if they minimize the trouble-making, harness their energy, and focus through the boring stuff, ESTPs are a force to be reckoned with.
Most People Don't Listen Well Enough
With perhaps the most perceptive, unfiltered view of any type, ESTPs have a unique skill in noticing small changes. Whether a shift in facial expression, a new clothing style, or a broken habit, people with this personality type pick up on hidden thoughts and motives where most types would be lucky to pick up anything specific at all. ESTPs use these observations immediately, calling out the change and asking questions, often with little regard for sensitivity. ESTPs should remember that not everyone wants their secrets and decisions broadcast.
Sometimes ESTPs' instantaneous observation and action is just what's required, as in some corporate environments, and especially in emergencies.
If ESTPs aren't careful though, they may get too caught in the moment, take things too far, and run roughshod over more sensitive people, or forget to take care of their own health and safety. Making up only four percent of the population, there are just enough ESTPs out there to keep things spicy and competitive, and not so many as to cause a systemic risk.
ESTPs are full of passion and energy, complimented by a rational, if sometimes distracted, mind. Inspiring, convincing and colorful, they are natural group leaders, pulling everyone along the path less traveled, bringing life and excitement everywhere they go. Putting these qualities to a constructive and rewarding end is ESTPs' true challenge.
ESTP STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
ESTP Strengths
Bold – People with the ESTP personality type are full of life and energy. There is no greater joy for ESTPs than pushing boundaries and discovering and using new things and ideas.
Rational and Practical – ESTPs love knowledge and philosophy, but not for their own sake. What's fun for ESTP personalities is finding ideas that are actionable and drilling into the details so they can put them to use. If a discussion is completely arbitrary, there are better uses for ESTPs' time.
Original – Combining their boldness and practicality, ESTPs love to experiment with new ideas and solutions. They put things together in ways no one else would think to.
Perceptive – This originality is helped by ESTPs' ability to notice when things change – and when they need to change! Small shifts in habits and appearances stick out to ESTPs, and they use these observations to help create connections with others.
Direct – This perceptive skill isn't used for mind games – ESTPs prefer to communicate clearly, with direct and factual questions and answers. Things are what they are.
Sociable – All these qualities pull together to make a natural group leader in ESTPs. This isn't something that they actively seek – people with this personality type just have a knack for making excellent use of social interactions and networking opportunities.
ESTP Weaknesses
Insensitive – Feelings and emotions come second to facts and "reality" for ESTPs. Emotionally charged situations are awkward, uncomfortable affairs, and ESTPs' blunt honesty doesn't help here. These personalities often have a lot of trouble acknowledging and expressing their own feelings as well.
Impatient – ESTPs move at their own pace to keep themselves excited. Slowing down because someone else "doesn't get it" or having to stay focused on a single detail for too long is extremely challenging for ESTPs.
Risk-prone – This impatience can lead ESTPs to push into uncharted territory without thinking of the long-term consequences. ESTP personalities sometimes intentionally combat boredom with extra risk.
Unstructured – ESTPs see an opportunity – to fix a problem, to advance, to have fun – and seize the moment, often ignoring rules and social expectations in the process. This may get things done, but it can create unexpected social fallout.
May Miss the Bigger Picture – Living in the moment can cause ESTPs to miss the forest for the trees. People with this personality type love to solve problems here and now, perhaps too much. All parts of a project can be perfect, but the project will still fail if those parts do not fit together.
Defiant – ESTPs won't be boxed in. Repetition, hardline rules, sitting quietly while they are lectured at – this isn't how ESTPs live their lives. They are action-oriented and hands-on. Environments like school and much entry-level work can be so tedious that they're intolerable, requiring extraordinary effort from ESTPs to stay focused long enough to get to freer positions.\
When it comes to romantic relationships, people with the ESTP personality type can hardly be said to be pining away for their wedding day. Life is fun and full of surprises (something ESTPs have particular skill in delivering), and they enjoy it all in the here and now. ESTPs may not spend a lot of time planning for "someday", but their enthusiasm and unpredictability make them thrilling dating partners.
ESTPs' relationships are far from boring. Their improvisational style creates a seemingly never-ending list of activities and hobbies to be involved in, and ESTPs fully encourage their partners to partake.
ESTPs love new ideas and the occasional philosophical discussion – but they need to be topics that can explored through action together, not just idle talk. There's musing about the causes and effects of epidemic obesity, and there's training for a marathon together to promote healthy living.
As Good as Spring Itself
Sexually, ESTPs have no real reservations. It's fun, it's physically enjoyable, new ideas are always welcome, and ESTP personalities' strong perception keeps them well-tuned to their partners' needs. However, ESTPs' separation of the physical act from the more emotional and spiritual connections that many other types look for in intimacy can be a serious source of tension if everybody isn't on the same page. Some types need sex to be a genuine expression of love – ESTPs just aren't one of them.
As time passes, it can be challenging for ESTPs to move their relationships to deeper, more emotionally intimate levels. Easily bored, people with the ESTP personality type seek constant excitement – sometimes even intentionally exposing themselves to risk if they feel stuck. If their partners aren't able to keep up, ESTPs may just end up looking for someone new. It's not that ESTP personalities are unfaithful. Rather, they may think to themselves "This isn't working, so why should I pretend it is?" ESTPs are rational, and can exercise self-control if they choose, but being as charming and popular as they are, it can sometimes be a little too easy to move on.
Travel Only With Those You Love
As with any relationship, it takes work and patience. Not every day can be a thrill a minute. But ESTPs are adaptable, curious individuals, which certainly helps to keep the flame burning. Maintaining healthy relationships is the ultimate chance for ESTPs to exercise their talents in perceiving every change in their partners' mood and behavior, while also using their problem-solving abilities to address their needs. ESTPs can also strengthen more neglected traits, like emotional sensitivity and long-term planning.
The best partners to help these opportunities for growth along share the Observant (S) trait, and tend towards the Introverted (I) and Judging (J) ends of the spectrum. These qualities help ESTPs to appreciate a more introspective and consistent attitude, while ESTPs themselves can help their partners to loosen up a bit and get out of the house on the spur of the moment and actually have some fun.
ESTP PARENTS
In a lot of ways, ESTPs are what many children would consider the perfect parent. Fun-loving and playful, flexible and understanding, people with the ESTP personality type genuinely enjoy spending time with their children, and know how to make sure everyone is having a good time. ESTPs have a natural curiosity and spontaneity that is perfectly matched to the wonder and insatiable desire to learn that young children have.
Looking at Everything as if for the First Time
ESTPs love hands-on activities, and their children aren't left wanting for someone to play catch with, or to help them build a model for school. Sports, hiking, and other practical, hands-on hobbies are all welcomed and encouraged. At the same time, given their aversion to rules and schedules themselves, ESTPs aren't likely to forcibly enter their children into all manner of clubs and teams. If their kids want to play softball, great – if not, well, they'll just find something else to do.
Maybe the greatest thing about ESTP parents is that they see their children as equal members of the family.
ESTPs give their children freedom, encourage them to use their own judgment (especially with the minor stuff), and to follow their hearts – to heck with what other people think. ESTP personalities keep a close enough eye on their kids, using that knack for picking up on even the slightest changes in others' moods and habits, that they can step in with extra guidance when things start to go wrong.
ESTPs do have one significant parental challenge though: emotional bonding. As with any Thinking (T) type, feelings tend to be seen by ESTPs as a bit of an irrational distraction, rather than a tool for expression and connection. If their children happen to be Feeling (F) types, this can be a source of tension between ESTPs and their children. Frank honesty isn't always the best prescription.
We Are All Apprentices in a Craft Where No One Is Master
Still, ESTPs can often rely on a more sensitive partner to help them out in this regard, and the healthy bonds they form through their shared activities can help to bridge the gap. ESTPs have the added benefit of direct and understanding relationships – their children won't feel so much like they have to hide their mistakes and challenges, the holy grail of parent-child communication.
It was a charming little neighbourhood in the suburbs, the kind that still had a corner store and a local newspaper boy people recognized. It was not the kind of neighbourhood that needed someone like Yugi and not the kind of place he would often be willingly. Still for what lay ahead he wanted complete privacy even from members of his own family.
This was to be one of his dirty little secrets.
He was not proud of what he was about to do, nor did he really want to be here, but it was necessary for his sake and everyone else’s that he carry through his plan. So, he trotted into the house in his structured coat with his shoulders back, and presented himself to the chipper receptionist in the pink cardigan.
“Hi, I’m here to see one of the counsellors,” he began, “a Mister...uh,” he fumbled in his coat pockets for looking for the right card. “Mister _____? Am I saying that right?”