β‘ --- QUEENIE STARR β‘ ORIGINAL CHARACTER FOR CUPHEAD β‘ WRITTEN BY MAYA --- β‘
comes from a far off isle separate from the three main isles on inkwell known as the starr islands
the youngest of triplets. she loves her brothers a lot and will talk about them if ever asked, but she does feel she isn't as talented or great as they are.
Small. She's 4'11". The heels she wears pushes her up to 5'1", but she doesn't always wear them.
she's very emotional - the smallest of things can immediately get her to start crying. the puppy she saw sitting in someone's lap? she's in tears. she dropped her ice cream? she's in shambles. somebody looked at her funny? she's sobbing. someone gives her a present for her birthday? she's a fucking wreck.
she really likes tanukis. they're her favorite animal and she wants to own one of her own someday.
A challenge sounded fun to Queenie. She was always up to try new things, just to see exactly how far she can push herself. The fact that she would be able to have Momo by her side only further cemented in her head how much she wanted to do this, and having it be something as simple sounding as just reuniting with the little tanuki sounded like a piece of cake.
Her and the little creature had grown a deep bond with one another in such a short amount of time. She was never the type to enjoy watching fights, anyways - and even though Momo would do everything he could to protect her, Queenie did whatever she could in return to ensure that he wouldnβt ever get hurt, whether it was for their protection or not. She tried her best to not allow him to fight - but even though he was herβs, and for the most part felt domesticated, he still had the instincts of a wild animal - there were moments where, even if she tried her hardest to not let it happen, he would still fight to protect her.
They had practically grown inseparable, with Momo always stuck by her side. He constantly circled around her feet until she picked him up, and if they separated for even a minute, they would only take just a couple of moments to recollect themselves.Β
In Queenieβs mind, a two hour time limit sounded easy. They would find each other again, and they would be able to complete the challenge. With a gentle kiss to the side of Momoβs head, Queenie sets the tanuki down and watches as he hesitantly begins to walk forward, looking back at her with a curious look in his eyes - as if he knew what they were going to get themselves into.Β
βItβs okay!β Queenie tells him, crouching down to her knees with a smile.Β
βWeβll find each other quicker than the speedβa sound.βΒ
With that, Momo turns back around, taking Queenieβs words to heart as he runs off into the distance until the woman could no longer see him.Β
She watches for a few seconds, waiting for the timer to sound off. She isnβt sure if people are watching her, but that was the least of her concerns. Her mind was only focused on the mission before her - follow after Momo, and find him within the time limit. Queenie takes in a deep breath as a loud buzzing sound fills the arena, and she watches as the walls of what she assumes to be the maze she needs to get through go up.Β
Queenie had two hours to find Momo. All on her own, but she knew that the little guy would do whatever he could in order to find her.Β
They were inseparable.Β
How hard could this be?Β
Wandering around in silence, turning down paths that seem to lead to nowhere with the sound of light ticking in the distance - a harsh reminder that Queenie was being timed tells her that it was much harder than she had anticipated it would be. Every wall looked the same, every sound and creaks that surrounded her and filled her ears all led her down the same path. At her current state, she was nearly powerless. She was still only able to make things out of ink that werenβt any bigger than a baseball, and that could only do so much.Β
Each attempt to make something that could potentially tear those walls down was met with failure - with ink only splattering all over the place. She had hoped that maybe getting ink all over the walls would maybe lead to a message that could point her in the correct direction, but no matter how hard she worked - she was met with nothing.Β
Sheβs not even sure how much time has passed since she started. Time both felt as if it was going by quickly, yet, not at all. Queenieβs not even entirely too sure where she should be going, only allowing her feet to lead her in the direction of what they felt was right. Yet, her surroundings all looked the same.Β
Was she going down a straight, yet, jagged path?
Was she just going in circles?Β
Was she headed straight towards a dead end?Β
The silence was deafening. The only thing she could hear was the sound of her own breath - her heart pounding heavily in her chest.Β
ONE HOUR LEFT!Β
A voice echoes throughout the labyrinth, and Queenie stops in her tracks. She never was exactly the best at fending for herself, but as far as she could tell - there was never actually any form of threat. Just endless halls of nothingness, the lack of sound surrounding her. By this point, she had already expected to be reunited with Momo - but that was the farthest thing from the truth! She had no clue where he could be, which path she should head down, and what she should do.Β
Throwing nonsensical items created of her ink at the walls did nothing. She felt as though her feet led her down paths of nothing - she felt as though she was going in circles. Time was ticking down much faster than she had anticipated, and part of her wishes she had never gone out of her way to complete this challenge in the first place. She was scared, and though they had only been separated for such a short timeβ¦she felt alone.Β
She could have just been sitting in her room, giggling with Momo on his back, pawing at her hands as she waves his toys over his face.Β
The thought of the tanuki causes a small smile to form on Queenieβs face. She places her hand over her cheek, her steps slowing down. How was Momo doing?Β
Was he just waiting for her?Β
Was he looking for her, too?Β
Was he scared?Β
Did he feel alone, too?Β
Before she could allow herself to get lost in the thoughts of what he could have been doing, she hears the sounds of faint barking in the distance- Momoβs barks. Queenie stops in her tracks, looking around at her surroundings. In front of her were different diverging paths, each leading to something different - the sound of Momoβs barks coming from each and every one of them.Β
βMomo?β She calls out, her voice echoing.Β
For a moment, the barking stops.Β
Then, it continues again - coming specifically from the path in the middle. It sounded desperate, far off in the distance, yet, so close all at the same time. Without even stopping to think of the consequences of what could happen if Queenie went down the wrong path, Queenie runs as fast as she can towards the path in the middle.Β
Her heels clack behind her, echoing through the maze. The ticking clock grows louder in her ears, sounding as though itβs going faster with each and every step.Β
βMomo!βΒ
Queenie calls out again louder, and Momo barks back.Β
Theyβre close - she can feel it.Β
βIβm cominβ, baby!βΒ
She runs as fast as she can, running down what feels to be an aimless path. Yet, she doesnβt give up - no matter how tired she gets. She breathes through her mouth, only stopping when she spots something in the near distance, and it spots her, too.Β
Queenieβs legs feel like jello from how fast, and how much sheβs been running. But with shaky legs, she takes several steps forward, and the creature in the distance fully turns to face her.Β
She could recognize the little guy from any distance. With a smile, Queenie drops down to her knees, holding out her arms towards him.
βMomo?βΒ
She hears Momo let out a loud bark of joy, as he runs as fast towards her with his tiny, stubby legs. A laugh leaves Queenieβs lips as Momo takes a leap just a few feet away from her, jumping directly into her arms, right as the sound of the timer indicates that two hours have passed and that their challenge was up. She can hear the faint sound of the announcement saying that theyβve passed, but in the moment - itβs the last thing she cares about.Β
βI toldβya!β She exclaims, rubbing her cheek gently against Momoβs.Β
βI toldβya, Momo! Weβd find each other! I knew we had nothinβ to worry about!βΒ
For the time being, Queenie ignores the fact that for a second - she contemplated giving up. She ignores how scared she felt, knowing there was very little she could do to fend for herself. All that mattered to her in the moment was that Momo was okay.Β
hi......ya girl ended up getting sick. i am feeling better now though, so replies and starters for the event will be coming sometime later today!! really sorry for the delay in things, but i wanted to express where i've been and why i've been gone for a little bit.
My Melody blinked a few times, but then she raised her paws to feel the creature's soft fur. "Ah, so cutiful!! Hehe.." In response, My Melody attempted to pick up her own Spiramonster, but the hanafox was nearly as big as she was, so this proved to be a challenge.
"Look....at....him!" She said with strain in her voice as she tried to hold the creature up. Said creature let out a lazy yawn before slipping out of My Melo's arms.
Seeing My Melody struggle to hold up her own Spiramonster causes Queenie to lower Momo a little, smiling wide at how cute the sight before her was. She gently places Momo down towards the floor, letting go of him as he waddles out of her arms and makes his way towards Hanafox, sniffing curiously.
"He's so cute!" Queenie exclaims. "What's his name? Mine's is named Momo!"
"Look at 'im." Without warning, a tanuki is shoved directly into someone's face. She's only had Momo for a day, but she would do anything for this little guy.
"Look at 'im! Dont'ya think he's the cutest lil thing!?"
give this a like for an event starter!! i'll be capping at 3, but those who've interacted with queenie are free to ignore the cap. i'll likely be coming into your dms to do some plotting to make things easier!!
Β Β Β Β Β here is a small collection of tiny detail questions to ask about someoneβs muse, some questions have multiple parts! feel free to add/change as you see fit <3 potentially nsfw. if a multi, please specify the muse!!
how long are their nails? do they paint them?
what is their hair texture? do they take good care of it, if they have any?
what are their favorite fabrics? least favorite?
what is their skin texture?
do they have a skincare routine? if yes, how involved is it?
what does their sweat smell like?
body hair; do they crop anything short? let it grow naturally? wax?
name two or more things your muse canβt leave the house without.
does your muse usually carry around a bag/purse/backpack? or do they prefer to keep only what they can fit in their pockets?
do they get hay fever? if so, how bad?
do they have any sensitivities to smells?
do they have any sensitivities to tastes?
do they have any sensitivities to textures?
is there a sound that drives them crazy? ( like the sound of nails on a chalkboard, styrofoam rubbing together, cardboard boxes, etc?)
what is their favorite genre of music?
what is their favorite flavor in food?
what is their favorite scent? (candles, perfume, food, etc.)
what household chore do they absolutely hate doing?
what household chore do they like doing?
do they have a βcomfort outfitβ or a go to look? if so, why did they choose those pieces?
in a relationship, are they the ones stealing their partnersβ clothing? or are they the ones having their clothes stolen?
do they have bumper stickers on their car? if so, what kind? (bonus points for pictures!)
do they have a comfort movie? book? tv show?
if forced to wear socks, what kind do they prefer? ( ankle? crew cut? patterned? plain? )
what do they do when they are deep in thought? ( bite their nails? twirl a strand of hair? lick their lips? just look off to the side? nothing too exciting because this is a highly specific question? lol )
what is their favorite snack food?
what do their hair care products smell like?
how dedicated are they to their favorite color? must everything they own be that color? do they even care that much?
what does their perfume smell like, and how much do they put on?
do they prefer the overhead lights on in their house? or are they an ambient lighting/holiday lights around the house kinda person?
sender wraps a soft blanket around receiverβs shoulders
It's not often that Queenie finds herself dozing off in the open. But the evening air felt nice - wasn't too cold, wasn't too hot... She couldn't help but to. The only thing that stirs her awake is the feeling of something with a little bit of weight being placed on her shoulders, and she perks her head up, immediately looking towards the person who stands above her.
As soon as she sees Break, she gives him a smile, grabbing the edges of the blanket to pull it closer towards her.
"I hope I wasn't out here for too long..but thank you. I appreciate it."
πΒ *Β βΒ Β Β πππ π πππ ππππππΒ Β (Β Β prompts for the five senses. addΒ [reversed]Β to reverse the action. feel free to change wording as needed & add detailsΒ )
πππππ.
[Β πππ πΒ ]Β βΒ sender wraps a soft blanket around receiverβs shoulders
[Β ππππΒ ]Β βΒ sender and receiver fall into bed together on silk sheets
[Β ππππ ] βΒ sender pulls receiverβs hair ( gently / hard )
[Β ππππ ]Β βΒ sender strokes receiverβs hair
[Β πππππΒ ]Β βΒ sender brushes receiverβs hair
[Β πππππ ]Β βΒ sender paints a picture onto part of receiverβs body ( specify what & where )
[Β πππππΒ ]Β βΒ sender traces their fingertips over receiverβs body
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender traces a scar on receiverβs body
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender reaches out to hold receiverβs hand
[Β πππππππΒ ] β sender worships receiverβs body
πππππ.
[Β πππππππΒ ]Β β sender feeds receiver something theyβve never tried before ( specify what )
[Β ππππ ]Β βΒ sender feeds receiver something sour ( specify what )
[Β πππππΒ ] β sender feeds receiver something sweet ( specify what )
[Β πππππΒ ] β sender feeds receiver something spicy ( specify what )
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender kisses receiver to taste the lingering flavour of what they ate or drank on their lips ( specify what )
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender bites receiver hard enough to draw blood
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender feeds receiver soup when theyβve fallen ill
[Β πππππΒ ] β sender makes receiver a cocktail to try
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender cooks receiver their favourite meal
[Β πππΒ ] βΒ sender gives receiver a taste of what theyβre cooking / baking for their opinion
πππππ.
[Β πππππΒ ] β sender blindfolds receiver
[Β πππππππΒ ] β sender and receiver see each other again after a period of being apart
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender notices something different about receiver ( injury / haircut / tattoo / piercing / etc )
[Β π πππππΒ ] β sender greets receiver in formal partywear ( feel free to add detail )
[Β ππππππππΒ ] β sender takes receiver to see lanterns in the sky
[Β πππππΒ ] β sender and receiver lay under the stars to stargaze
[ ππππΒ ] β sender and receiver lock eyes across the room
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender and receiver see a shadow move out the corner of their eye
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender and receive watch as something burns ( candles / a building / a campfire / etc )
[Β π πππΒ ] β sender takes receiver to the aquarium to watch the sea life
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender recognises receiver at a masquerade party
πππππ.
[Β πππππΒ ] β sender puts on the radio to listen to music with receiver
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender plays receiver their favourite song on an instrument ( specify what )
[Β ππππΒ ] βΒ sender and receiver are in bed together while rain lashes against the windows / tent / etc
[Β πππππππΒ ] β sender whispers something in receiverβs ear ( specify what )
[Β πππππΒ ] β sender asks receiver for a dance upon hearing a song
[Β πππππππΒ ] β sender and receiver hear a sound when they should be alone ( footsteps / creaking floorboards / a scream / etc )
[ πππΒ ] β sender hums a lullaby to lull receiver to sleep
[Β πππ π πππΒ ] β sender comforts a temporally deaf receiver after a loud sound ( gunshot / explosion / etc )
[Β πππππππππΒ ] β sender calms receiver down from a panic attack in a loud place
[Β ππ ππΒ ] βΒ sender and receiver hear a muffled sound from another room / outside ( music / people / creature / etc )
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender hears receiver crying and approaches comfort them
πππππ.
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender puts a scented bath bomb into receiverβs bath
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender lights a scented candle for receiver
[Β π ππππππππΒ ] βΒ sender puts perfume / aftershave on receiverβs ( wrist / neck / cheek )
[Β πππππΒ ]Β βΒ sender inhales receiverβs scent
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender is drawn to the kitchen by receiverβs cooking
[Β πππππππΒ ] βΒ sender steals an item of receiverβs clothes because it smells like them
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender notices receiver smells of their shampoo / shower gel
[Β π ππππππΒ ] β sender gives receiver flowers
[Β ππππΒ ] β sender helps clean receiver after a long day / stressful situation
[Β ππππππΒ ] β sender and receiver walk through the sewers to escape capture / avoid detection / chase someone
[Β πππππππΒ ] βΒ sender massages receiver with a scented oil
As midnight struck on this warm summer's eve the sound of static rang out across the city. It was distracting, piercing, and so incessantly loud that it would have stirred almost anyone from their slumber. A hiss that sounded from each and every television for roughly thirty seconds, the sound and distorted display eventually cut out before each screen began to play something unusual.
It was a commercial for a multimedia project of some sort. A game? A television series? A collectable merch line? It was all of these things at once but the commercial was rather old-fashioned. Like something from the 90s.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? PICK UP SPIRAMONSTERS TODAY!
The advertisement ended with this seemingly standard line and yet as it came to an end and regular programming returned, the quiet city came to life with surprise. At the side of every character that had been brought into the city from another world was a strange creature, one that embodied traits from the person they had appeared beside.
Their very own Spiramonster!
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"Ofiuco... When you said you wanted to run a "social experiment" you never indicated you'd be creating this much data." One Star remarked to the android that sat before a wall of computer monitors that reflected their light off of her artificial eyes. Ofiuco did not reply immediately and instead continued to type, fingers moving at an inhuman pace as she finalized the programming.
When she finally finished she spun several times in her chair with a blank expression on her face. She was an eccentric young lady. "I just wanted to see how they reacted. This is a classic concept, isn't it? After all, they deserve to have fun once in a while too."
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After a very confusing night caring for some very cryptic critters, at 7am the next morning some context was finally provided to the city by the way of another television broadcast featuring Ofiuco in a lab coat. "Welcome to the world of... Oh... I should avoid copying too much, shouldn't I? Um. As you all may have noticed you've each received a Spiramonsters. They are very much real. At least as real as you are."
"You'll be taking care of them for a short time. Raise them. Train them. Befriend them. Love them. But also you should partake in our Spiramonster Cup, known otherwise as The Challenger's Road. It would provide us with some very valuable data." She raised her hand and a map of the island appeared with various locations marked with star symbols. "There are challenges for your Spiramonsters to accomplish at these points. Complete one of the eight and we'll reward you. I pinky promise."
Was she not going to elaborate on that?
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Welcome to our twenty-fifth event, THE CHALLENGER'S PATH!
It's probably very obvious what inspired this event, but it was naturally drawn from the very popular monster collecting genre.
This event is the first of two new events that will be run over the summer. The second will run in August and will be connected in terms of story but will be a different kind of event entirely!
The event ends at 11:59:59PM EST on July 21st.
After the event ends any Spiramonsters created will lose their physical forms, however you will be able to preserve them in Spiragotchi devices you receive for completing a challenge (see: The Challenger's Road).
There are plans to make the monsters you create more permanent fixtures in the group, however this won't happen until the conclusion of the August event!
SPIRAMONSTER GUIDE
So what is a Spiramonster? It's a monster designed after the character that acts as their companion, possessing traits of the character that it has this close relationship with.
These means that a Spiramonster could share physical, personality, or ability traits with your character and we encourage you to design them with these things in mind, though you don't need to if you want to design something completely original!
Each Spiramonster can have up to five attacks that you can base on your muse's own abilities / personality / etc. For example: if your character was an idol you could make up music related abilities, or if your character has like super strength you could give them a strength related move.
Simply for comparison's sake, a Spiramonster cannot be stronger than your average Pokemon. It also cannot be any larger than a horse. You can model them after animals, machines, objects, whatever you'd like so long as you don't just make them little people.
On that note whether or not they can communicate in the human tongue is up to you!
Otherwise feel free to be as creative as you would like! You can describe them with words or if you feel up to it you can demonstrate how they look with other talents!
Feel free to name them whatever you'd like (so long as it's appropriate)!
You can give a copy of your own Spiramonster to a friend via an app that will appear on your character's phone. Whether you want to give it for free, after beating you in a battle, or for money or a favour is up to you though! You can only have a party of five Spiramonsters however!
You do not need to create a Spiramonster for event participation. However you must write with someone who has one and we do encourage it, because they will be relevant in the August event in some capacity.
THE CHALLENGER'S ROAD
Ofiuco mentioned the Spiramonster Cup, otherwise known as The Challenger's Road. So what is this?
A map has been included on everyone's phones that marks challenge locations on the island map. Go there to be given a challenge by one of the Stars or other bodies involved in the city project in the form of a projection.
The challenges will range in goals from battles, to obstacle courses, to treasure hunts; there's a great variety! You can find a list of these challenges here.
Complete one of these challenges either in five-hundred words (per participant) across one or multiple threads or in five-hundred word drabble to unlock 500 Stars and a Spiragotchi device that will allow you to take care of your Spiramonster in pocket form when the event ends!
You do not need to complete a challenge to get rank-up participation! Any post partaking in the event will do!
As always if you have any questions about the event do not hesitate to ask! We'll get back to you as soon as you can!
"Pfft! After the whole flower thing?" They ask with a playful grin. "The feeling is mutual though~! Glad we're actually getting the chance to hang!" This is nice. Making new friends and learning something new about someone!
They, too, also look into the window of the cafe then they bring their attention back to Queenie.
"So, Queenie! How long you've been here? I don't think I've seen you around before." Spirale was large, but not LARGE enough to miss faces.
She giggles, turning her attention away from the display so she can look at Indigo as she speaks. Crossing one leg over the other, Queenie leans her cheek gently against the palm of her hand.
"Technically, a couple've months..." She muses, trying to find a way to put her thoughts together. "But, I was sent back home for a little bit, an' then I came back. I don't really understand how or why that happened to begin with, an' I'm really confused about it, but I suppose I should at least try an' make the most of it. How about you? Have 'ya been here long?"
β "I agree~! But I still get funny looks sometimes, so it's better just to lead off with an explanation I think!" The number of times she'd gotten raised brows when she'd introduced herself. But just calling herself "March" to strangers was accepted more easily. Still, the 7th was important!
"Mhm! Super cute! In fact do you wanna take a selfie together? You must have a phone right? And I can use my camera! Then we'll have a memory of this important meeting between two cute girls!"
Having a phone she could just have on her person is still something relatively new to her, but still something that she had gotten the hang of rather quickly. She reaches into the pocket of her skirt and pulls out her phone, a wide grin on her face.
"Yeah! I've got a phone."
"A selfie? Um... Don't laugh, but I don't know what that is. It's some type'a photo though, right? Based off how yer talkin' about it..."
Queen Beeβ¦ she always loved it when people gave her nicknames. She giggles, pulling her hand back to her side as she gives him an enthusiastic βMmhm!β
βYeah! Least, I think I am. Did I miss anything beinβ gone?β
Thatβs right, she had been gone for a bit. Not as long as some other folks he knows, but long enough.
A shrug of one shoulder.
βNot anything life changing, least not the way it counts here. New restaurants, that kinda thing. Didja get any new roommates?β
