#lovely asks

[fir-fireweed]

I hope it's not too forward or rude, but is there any way we can support you in your upcoming recovery?

Oh my goodness, that is so sweet of you to ask! 🥹❤️

You all have done more than enough to support me already! I’ve received many encouraging comments and affirmations. I just ask that you continue to be patient and understanding as far as updates go, which you’ve already done in abundance.

My surgery is Monday, a week from today. I’ll probably go offline a few days before that, and remain off for a week after, at least on this blog. If you’re curious about my surgery and post-op and not squeamish, you can follow my side blog at @fir-bag. I’ll post updates there and document the process.

Talking about this at every opportunity to friends and coworkers has helped me immensely. It’s helped me look at the positives and remove the stigma and uncertainty. Honestly, the best way to support me is to chat through it with me on that blog, but again, only if you’re not squeamish. I’m not going to post any disturbing pics, but neither will I shy from straight talk. Please don’t feel obligated to follow, I’d completely understand if you don’t. 🫶🏻

Thank you so much for this thoughtful ask. It warms my heart! ❤️

[peachdearest]

umm, hii! If its not too much, could I get a baby angel collage? With lots of white and animal stuffies? thanks you <3

i hope this works for you!! if not feel free to send another ask :3

[heartavenue]

Thank you for answering my previous question! So the reason why ppl “takes years” to shift is because they treat their DRs as some place “distant” and “out there” and it keeps them in the loop of “reaching for it” and “trying.” All you need to do is tell yourself you are pure awareness and in your dr rn (literally) and that collapses the illusion of separation (?) 🙂

Pretty much! You got it anon! It's that simple!

[afreakforyautja]

Hiii~ first of all, I’ve finished binge-reading “Trapped” as well and oh my I LOVED IT!!

So now I think I’ve got the privilege to ask Keth’raal a question 👀

I would like to ask, does Keth’raal like music? How would he react, let’s say, to his significant other’s singing?

Obviously it’s not like we need more headcanons regarding him… jokes on you we all need them

Heyy!!! Thank you so much for your ask 🥰

I’m so glad you enjoyed Trapped 💚

(Keth’raal’s asks are closed but I miss him 🥲 so here you go lovely!)

Middle of the night. I can’t sleep, tossing around, when I finally decide to check if Keth’raal is awake. I find him on the bridge of the ship, leaning over a map.

Me: “I know you don’t like me bothering you when you’re here…”

Keth’raal: without looking up “You never bother me”

A small smile tugs at my lips.

Me: “I can’t sleep”

Keth’raal shifts slightly, patting his lap twice without breaking his gaze off the map.

Me: settling onto his lap, eyes drifting to the map “Does your kind… listen to music?”

Keth’raal: tilts his head thoughtfully “No, not really. Music feels like patterns in air. I know it can guide, confuse or even soothe. Mostly humans use it to feel, but I just notice the patterns”

Me: “What if someone you love starts singing?”

Keth’raal: eyes flick to me “Is that thing you do when you shower considered singing?”

I laugh, nodding.

Keth’raal: “Strange. Your voice… it is the same. But the rhythm… it vibrates differently. Tingling.”

Me: “In a good or bad way?”

Keth’raal: he lets a low rumble of a purr, tilting his head toward me “There is nothing in the world I would see in a bad way with you.”

[shutthefuckuphannah]

Girlieeee come backkk we miss youuuu and your faceeee

hi guys sorry i’ve been bearing the woes of living and im a fucking brunette now

[dragongirl-casca]

can we hear more about the student furry art installation?

I have such strong emotions about it that I think the best way to communicate it is as greentext

ahem.

>be me

>28 yo trans girl

>anxiety issues

>deep love for furry art

>three layers to it:

>>outside layer: think it's hot. jo to it often

>>>middle layer: the aesthetic speaks to me. bold colors. fluffy textures

>>>>inner layer: identify as dragonkin. firmly believe that I have a mixed human-dragon soul.

>even if it wasn't hot I would still like the aesthetic

>even if the aesthetic sucked I would still be a dragon

>but

>desperately afraid

>of being othered

>shunned

>ostracized

>so don't talk about it

>be a furry exclusively online

>family doesn't know

>friends don't know

>only gf knows

>gf is not a furry

>cried with stress and fear when I told her

>thinks it's no big deal but promises it's our secret

>one day

>gf shows me a flyer for a student art installation

>furry art and ephemera

>star_eyes.emoji

>start to get excited

>"but I can't. it's not safe"

>she promises to go with me

>day comes

>she guides me through university labyrinth

>empty hallways

>silent tunnels

>(winter exams. almost break)

>we find the room

>immediately. neon 'suit staring at us through the open door

>ohfuck.png

>turn on my heel and pull gf to the side of the doorway

>instant panic attack

>she holds my hand. tells me I'm safe

>noimnot

>deep breaths

>shaking

>more deep breaths

>bravery

>inside is a small gallery room. low ceiling. simple rectangle

>freestanding neon fursuit faces the door

>less intimidating once I'm past it and it's not looking at me

>I still refuse to look directly at it. if I show too much interest in it they'll Know

>walls feature furry art, with artist-info plaques

>aha!

>I know how to ward off anxiety

>I am an art gallery expert!

>*activate art gallery protocol*

>pretend this is like any other art gallery

>...

>notice art is legitimately impressive

>not just prints but paintings

>bold acrylics

>outstanding watercolors

>photo collage

>even oils

>I'm wowed

>also it's animal people

>my favorite

>start to remember it's furry art

>freeze up a little

>gf grabs my hand

>"remember. you're safe with me."

>ilovher

>pass knot of uni dudes (nerd subclass) chatting loudly by the door

>if they try to talk to me I'll cry

>they seem to understand this and leave me alone

>second 'suit "watching" a television

>on the tv is a speedpaint video

>what a cool concept

>like david watching a recording of michaelangelo sculpting him

>pause in front of a big painting

>takes up the whole wall

>view from inside a cave, looking out upon a vista

>at the mouth of the cave is a lion person, contemplating the view

>lion person is clutching a lion-man figurine

>nearby plaque says the "Löwenmensch figurine" is the oldest example of prehistoric statue art ever discovered

>transfixed by the painting

>don't want to move

>don't want to break the spell

>I feel like I need to look at this for the rest of my life

>anxiety keeps welling up. but the vista keeps it at bay.

>feel peace

>feel connected to an immeasurable history of humans who, for various reasons, want to be animals

>dumbstruck

>we retrace our steps

>I'm quiet on the drive home

>tears welling up in my eyes

>still scared. still worried. don't know what to think or feel

>at home she holds me

>until I stop shaking

>and long afterwards

[edenesth]

fic authors self rec! when you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. let's spread the self-love 💗

Hey, bb!! Thank you so much for always thinking of me. I hope you know you're literally the sweetest, and I appreciate you so much💖

Five favourite fics I've written:

i. The Way to His Heart (general!Seonghwa x wife!reader)

This one will always be on the list. It's undoubtedly one of the works I'm proudest of. It probably sounds weird coming from me, but even I get emotional whenever I think about it. I can't lie, I still catch myself rereading it every once in a while. Historical fiction has always been one of my favourite genres, and I still remember the amount of research that went into writing this series. I'll forever be grateful for all the love and support it received. It genuinely means the world to me.

ii. Scarlet Requiem (emperor!Baekhyun x empress!reader)

Like I've said before, historical is my shit HAHA and so is angst, y'all already know that. Scarlet Requiem is one of those pieces I absolutely adored writing. I had so much fun with it, even if it meant emotionally destroying myself in the process😭 it's also one of the few fics I still find myself revisiting every now and then.

iii. Until Death Claims Us (vampire!Hongjoong x human!reader)

Other than historical, fantasy is probably my next favourite genre. Until Death Claims Us is one of my absolute favourites, and honestly, I wish it had gotten a little more attention than it did. I loved every second of working on it. It was one of those stories that hit out of nowhere with a burst of inspiration, and I couldn't think about anything else until I got it all down on paper.

iv. The Paradox of Us (Seonghwa x fem!reader)

This one wasn't just inspired by Seonghwa's odoriko cover. It means so much more to me because it also carries pieces of my own past experiences. For once, it wasn't built around fantasy or elaborate worldbuilding, but something incredibly real and very close to home. I think that's why it'll always hold a special place in my heart.

v. The Captain — By Order of the Black Pirates (gang leader!Hongjoong x fem!reader)

Choosing the last one wasn't easy HAHA I have quite a few favourites, but in the end, I had to go with By Order of the Black Pirates, specifically Hongjoong's chapter. I still remember every emotion I felt while writing it. As the author of the series, if I had to pick a favourite chapter (even though the series isn't finished yet), I honestly think it'll always be this one.

No pressure tags: @itstheghostofmypast @sweetinsaniiity @vampzity + any other fic author who wants to do it!🫶🏻