Cypher's Canopy

[themindreadertfc]

Have a seat, dear patron. Ready to start our game?

Welcome to my little space. Conversations are fine, but don't forget. The reason for your visit is to test my abilities, yes? I suppose I can't turn down the curious if all you want to do is ask things of me though. Just be mindful dear guests. And keep those hands to yourself. Nothing in my performing tent needs to be disturbed. Or taken. Don't make me repeat myself.

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Guidelines

💫 TFC OC rp sideblog • MDNI • 35+ writer • follows from @bashfulfennec 💫 This character is derived from the concept storyline of the MC. There are divergent settings available should anyone be curious or prefer interacting with a different version.

💫 Open to most types of interactions. Please be 21+ if you wish to engage with this blog. Memes and dash games are always welcome. No need to ask, go ahead and ping me if you wish. Same goes for fanart. I'm also ok with engagement with child muses, or even subjecting my own to relive his childhood. Obviously strictly sfw & platonic.

💫 Most topics & subjects allowed, especially themes of the game, just be respectful. Including, but not limited to, suggestive/nsfw, dark humor, intrusive thoughts, unreality, descriptions of body horror, etc.

💫 Open to most types of relationships with other characters. Feel free to incorporate from his chart, inquire on existing connections, or even offer potential situations.

💫 For his ability, feel free to suggest vague feelings and emotions or even add specific details. Just remember, reading someone's mind requires physical touch from him and without the gloves. He can not control how much of another's inner thoughts he can see, and for him, it's through mental images. So do be careful. :3c

Credits: Divider - saradika-graphics

[themindreadertfc]

oh the temptation to watch a 2 and a half hour video for research. at 3am. i won't but wish i could, just a bit more music then sleep -w-

[mushysuggestion]

i just wanna make u so happy it outweighs all the sadness you’ve ever felt

[themindreadertfc]

⋆ ⁺ ₊ ⋆ ⏾PICK A SONG FOR EACH LETTER OF YOUR BLOG URL

⋆⋆T - Takedown by Huntr/x ⋆⋆H - Hushh by Aviva ⋆⋆E - Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter

⋆⋆M - Meet me in the Woods by Lord Huron ⋆⋆I - I Wanna be Your Slave by Maneskin ⋆⋆N - Nicotine by Panic! at the Dicso ⋆⋆D - Desperate Measures by Marianas Trench

⋆⋆R - Remains of the Day by Danny Elfman ⋆⋆E - Echo by Crusher-P ⋆⋆A - Affection by A. Yarmak | Addict by Silva Hound ⋆⋆D - Digital Hallucination by OR3O ⋆⋆E - Elevate from Spiderverse ⋆⋆R - Running with the Wolves by Aurora

⋆⋆T - Teeth by 5 Seconds of Summer ⋆⋆F - For Him. by Troye Sivan ⋆⋆C - Centuries by Fall Out Boy

Tagged by: Yoink'd from @idlcspace Tagging: @hauntedreality @havntedatelier

[themindreadertfc]

the muse after i think up the worst possible end for him. and it's not even death he's worried about. it's the 'my ability gets passed on what the fuck why? i didn't sign up for burdening people once i'm 'six feet under'. and then also 'ex-fucking-scuse me? shipping me with who so he can potentially suffer worse? why?? how about no?' look what you did @hauntedreality you made him more anxious x'D yes still thinkin about that.

not sure what today's productivity will look like but definitely lurking. need breaks from insufferable brat that can't make up their mind about cleaning

[themindreadertfc]

despite the breaks, i still got the music shuffle going and. missing 4 letters. where are all the d's? and yes still need e's, two of each.

[themindreadertfc]

Ok hopefully posting it gets it out my system. There it's added to his list cause what do you mean it fits?

[themindreadertfc]

doin the music meme and realizing my url was a trap xD too many fucking e's. and having my musiclist on shuffle, i've hit more songs that aren't the right letter than anything. but. b u t now i might have a kpdh song to add to muse's playlist. starting to think he formed subconsciously from some of these songs i swear. got quite a few things done so proud of that.

also might make a dumb doodle my icon replacement. gotta give the cake a break before it goes stale

[raesource]

injury / injured prompts

if you are sending to a multi-muse, remember to specify the muse that the prompts are being sent for . you can add + reverse to swap roles .

👕 Blood seeps through receiver's shirt from a fresh stab wound.

🗡️ Press a bladed weapon into the receiver’s side.

🤕 Peel back the receiver’s bandage to reveal the infected wound underneath.

💉 Inject a painkiller into the receiver’s arm.

🏹 Yank an arrow out of the receiver’s shoulder with a swift pull.

🪢 Wrap a makeshift tourniquet around the receiver’s thigh.

🔥 Cauterize the receiver’s wound with a hot blade.

🩸 Smear the receiver’s blood across their cheek.

🦴 Snap the receiver’s dislocated shoulder back into place.

🪡 Carefully stitch the receiver's wound with steady hands.

🔫 Press the barrel of a gun against the receiver’s fresh bullet wound.

😴 Carry the unconscious receiver somewhere safe after a brutal fight.

🫳 Trace fingers along the receiver’s old scars.

💥 Slam the receiver into the ground hard enough to crack a rib.

🔪 Drag the tip of a knife slowly across the receiver’s forearm.

🩹 Apply pressure to the deep slash on the receiver’s abdomen.

🦵 Kick the receiver while they’re down.

🫦 Wipe blood from the receiver’s split lip with a rough thumb.

🔄 Twist the knife embedded in the receiver’s shoulder.

🧑‍⚕️ Lay the receiver on a operating table under harsh light.

🪏 Dig fingers into the receiver’s wound to retrieve a bullet fragment.

✂️ Clean and cut dried blood from the receiver’s matted hair.

👊 Punch the receiver to give them a black eye.

🧊 Hold ice against the receiver’s swollen face until it numbs.

🧼 Help the receiver shower / bathe after they get hurt.

[themindreadertfc]

Being a frequent customer that he enjoys having around and chats with often means there will be an occasional treat with your order. Should anything start to develope after, I can only imagine the back and forth of lil gifts and verbal affections.

[themindreadertfc]

Because @idlcspace just put doomed love angst in my head I have though of bad end routes. The only tricky thing would be are there side effects or even complications from eating someone with special abilities? I would say yes. From the belief of consuming your enemies heart to gain their strength, something similar would apply to Aurelius. Consume his heart? Maybe you notice the mood changes of those around you before catching their expression or hearing them speak. Consume his brain? You're distracted and overhear something a bit unusual, but you're met with confusion when asking for elaboration - they didn't say anything. Small scale and manageable, but now you have to get used to it. Just like he did. Did you consume both? Oh, you poor soul. You get to drown experience the full extent of his psychic abilities. You may even get to experience echoes from him, if you were close. His voice. Specific memories of the two of you. It's ok. Ignore the blood. He doesn't blame or resent you. Don't stare at the torn flesh and exposed bones. He still loves you. Ignore the screaming. Isn't that wonderful?

Now he'll never leave you

[themindreadertfc]

As you can see. He will not hesitate to defend himself or those in his care/friends. Having some sort of item to use in his home as a weapon would be smart but there has never been a need for that. He used to do sports. Owned a bat that was possibly taken. He doesn't recall, it's been too many years and lost interest in the sport. But there are at least four dense objects in various spots of his home. Easy enough to grab and bash someone in the back of the head if necessary. So the only time anyone will see him acting in violence will be as defensive measures. The guy has seen and heard plenty of ways to incapacitate people. Probably too much - thanks horror media

Warning: Short and full of rage but only violent out of protection

Wrote this before the hypotheticals involving Bil, but now. Have a warning label too

[planetmarsrph]

You are allowed to send antagonizing anons about my muse

(i was gonna put this on my rp blog last night, but i decided to make it a post on here so anyone else who likes antagonistic anons can reblog it as well without borking my notifs)

people are allowed to send anons about what goes on on my blog and the circle of blogs that interact with me, this includes trying to get under my muses skin or tell them the hard truths about what is happening, or even about their fellow friends and enemies!

berate them for putting up with something dumb, point out flaws in someone's story, mention how something they believe is not the truth, do it, have fun!

just be sure that the antagonistic anon you sent is directed at the muse, not the mun, and make sure to read the rules of the blog you wish to send anons to, some antagonizing might be seen as godmodding and will go unanswered or blocked.

[themindreadertfc]

Ah so Doctor is hounding both Cypher AND Bil to fucking sleep? And when that doesn't work, it's time for the spiked drinks. Yeah that makes sense. One is a perfectionist(?). Taking on all the work because he's both the most qualified and the only one who's organized enough to keep track of all the paperwork - no one else has his system efficiency. Cypher's excuse is just bad habit of avoiding nightmares by making himself too tired to dream. Or the rare occurrence of losing track of time due to the need of filling time with all he can to be helpful in the troupe.

Also the sleep styles got me ffff. He is a side sleeper and occasionally sleeps on his back when he doesn't feel well. The plush cuddling is usually during the nights he struggles to sleep. Unless someone snuck in to trade places with the plushie.

[themindreadertfc]

continued from here 💫 @havntedatelier

Aurelius tries to hide the smile spreading over his face. Just barely able to contain the laughter threatening to escape. The least he can do is not directly look at the rather obvious movement of a concealed tail, surely. Moderately successful attempts that the man is freed from after Pierrot engulfs him in an embrace.

Being reminded of how rare a positive encounter was to come by, the smile shrinks. The concerned expression briefly hidden while pressed against the other in a partial hug of his own. He almost didn't catch the additional gesture but finds himself surprised and embarrassed once the realization hits. One would think the frequency of visits prepared him for the bursts of affection by now.

"Just because you're different doesn't give anyone the right to hurt you. No matter what the reason..." The clairvoyant says this while his attention drifts down to his gloved hands. Quickly pulled from certain clouded thoughts at the mention of food and extending time at the circus. "You mean to stay for dinner or..?"

A genuine question that probably had an obvious answer. He doesn't want to get the performer in trouble. Well, no more than breaking a couple rules already. Exceptions have been made, best not to push what little luck he has left. "Ah-- Wait, I mean. That... I probably shouldn't be here that late." His voice lowers as the words stumble out. Quickly clearing his throat to cover up the mistake. "Yes uhm, I'd be honored to eat something you've made, Pierrot. What kind of pasta do you like?"

[themindreadertfc]

💭 for sharky Pierrot... pleeease. (idm if it's from Aurie or Cypher... or both if you desire hehe.)

-[havntedatelier]

Thoughts on You...

"How... does that work? Does he need to spend equal amounts of time in and out of the water to regulate himself? Is it easier to manage with just the amount he drinks per day? Does Pierrot swim a lot? And where? I should ask and make sure he's taking breaks with the heat and humidity."

"What does one give to an aquatic friend that's a much better cook? It shouldn't count any less to ask one of the others for help on a meat based dish. What if we surprise him with dinner? When was the last time he had a break from making meals? Ticket Taker's the only other person that will cook, right? Maybe I'll ask about weekly shifts to help out more."

[themindreadertfc]

The insistent extra pats over the vacant cushion are enough assurance. He also wants to make sure the monster is alright. From both the fall earlier and the activation of that collar. That explains the lack of a remote. "You didn't get hurt when you fell, did you?" The ongoing flicker between thoughts is interrupted by a sensation going up his spine. Taking the hint from his body, Aurelius finally sits down. So much for keeping track of his standing limitations. Had he really been on his feet for over five hours? Can't remember even if he wanted to.

Mental unease thanks to what he saw earlier and general stress of the distress he caused paired with a physical ache that went unnoticed until now. Lovely. The conversation topics will grant a distraction from the soreness. May as well make sure they're on the same page about it. "It was a normal enough reaction. I'm sorry for scaring you. You shouldn't need to apologize... you were frightened."

So even to a monster, this sort of situation is considered rare? "Then I know about as much or even less than you do. Humans having powers... that's not normal..." It's the kind of thing someone experiences through fiction. Not in reality. He's never met another person with any kind of ability and his family was just as clueless. Though, being adopted just presented even more question growing up.

His attention drifts toward the mask as Pierrot mentions the importance of precautions placed on the owned monsters. That nauseating feeling returned, along with a few new questions he absolutely doesn't have the capacity for right now. Fortunate for him, a different concern is brought up.

Both hands were in his lap, now alternating in holding the other as nerves took over again. "No, I assumed all that was for protection... control... whatever the hell else." The nail of his thumb pressed a bit into the opposite palm. "But it's not... you shouldn't--" Both hands come up to his face as he groans. Pierrot doesn't deserve that sort of treatment any more than I do. If only those words came out coherently.

Aurelius lowers his hands, arms now kept near his chest awkwardly as he doesn't know what to do with them. A quick shrug before the left hand rubs the back of his neck. "We both acted on emotions? It happens, so no harm done. I was more concerned than angry though..." He stopped mid sentence out of shock. And perhaps simply disheartened by that suggestion.

"Why would I...? I like talking to you, Pierrot. I enjoy hearing you speak you native language too. If you need nonverbal breaks that's fine, just let me know." While on the topic of their encounter, shouldn't he explain that as well? Embarrassment and guilt can't be avoided forever. "Purchasing you was not planned... I wandered into that auction to cut through to the bus terminal. I would've just left but snapped at someone and outbid them because..." He lets out a breath and closes his eyes. One arm rests against his stomach while the other remains raised enough to hold the pendant around his neck.

"I was close enough to sense he wanted to cause harm and that just struck a nerve. I got involved without thinking..." His eyes are open again, purposely fixed on the carved gem between his fingers. "Spent almost all my funds in the process but I don't regret trying to help." The man didn't intend to go off on that long of a tangent but can only hope it's taken well.

[idlcspace]

AT FIRST, PIERROT isn't quite sure how to properly feel about the information that was given to him. So he wasn't even an intended purchase... This guy blew god knows how much money on him just to save him? Was he stupid? Did he think he'd thank him and consider him his saviour or something? No, no... Things weren't adding up. If that was the case, wouldn't he have some sort of hero complex going on or something? Even then, wasn't this a better outcome than becoming that other person's pet who apparently wanted to hurt him?

WHY SHOULD IT matter...?

ONCE HE OUTLIVES this human, then he'll just move on to the next and then the next and then the next and then the next- Why should he care that this time it's different? He shouldn't. He doesn't. Nothing rings inside this hollow cavity that once housed his heart.

PIERROT SLOWLY GETS to his feet and sets his mask down in the spot where he was just sitting. He turns to Aurelius, looking as if he wants to say something but decides against it, only to blurt it out anyway. "Você é um idiota." He takes in a quick inhale and pauses. Was there something else he wanted to say? "I'm going... to make us dinner." There, that is all. No translation for you. Pierrot turns sharply and makes his way towards the kitchen, muttering some more Portuguese under his breath.

WHEN HE ARRIVES in the kitchen, he doesn't even know what to make. What to make... What to make... Maybe he should check the fridge and cabinets to get an idea. He begins by rummaging through the fridge, collecting some butter and cheese. Next, he needs... Bread. Pierrot glances toward the cabinet because bread is usually stored there, but something seems off, or rather, something smells off. He slooooowly reaches for the handle and yanks it open. Lo and behold, there sat his friend Harlequin, happily but quietly chewing on a snack. A series of glances is exchanged before Pierrot closes the door and attempts to leave to let his owner know they have an uninvited guest, but Harlequin wiggles his way out and tackles his friend.

"PIERROOOOOOT! WHY WERE you leaving me? It was dark in there, and you know I don't like the-" Pierrot shoves a hand over Harlequin's mouth and asks through gritted teeth, "What. Are. You. Doing. Here?" Harlequin attempts to speak, but Pierrot immediately shushes him. "No, no, no, no- Why are you answering that? I didn't want an actual answer. I... You need to leave. If my owner finds out you're here, who will get in trouble?" Harlequin shrugs. "Don'tyouplayfuckingstupidwithmerightnowIswearto- Get out or else I will get in trouble, okay? We can meet some other time, maybe once I've explained you to him, but you sneaking in here is NOT making a good impression. So shoo. Buh-bye." Pierrot drops his hand, revealing a small frown on the other monster's face. Oh no...

"...DOES THAT MEAN I don't even get a hug goodbye or anything?" Harlequin sniffs, almost on the verge of tears, "You're so mean sometimes, you know that. I came all this way just to see how you're doing and-and-and you're mean to me."

"HARLEQUIN... NO. I'M not being mean to you. Being mean to you would be this-" Pierrot picks up the other monster in his arms and tries to find the nearest place he can chuck him out of. Would a window work? Yeah. Sure. They're not on the second story or anything like that, are they? Harlequin will be fine. He glances towards the nearby window and opens it, being careful with the other monster as he tries to lower him through it, but he's refusing to let go. "Hug me first.... Please? And then I'll go, I promise."

[themindreadertfc]

The silence went on for a while. Aurelius didn't know what to make of that. He can't even sense a clear emotion from the monster. His actions could be classified as good or bad, but primarily something that occurred and can't be undone. Having both positive and negative aspects based on perspectives. He helped but the situation is still the same, isn't it?

The man flinches, the flow of thoughts come to a halt when Pierrot stood from the couch and something else falls into the spot. Scarlet eyes zip from the mask to the monster who is now staring directly at him. Bracing for possible insults or questions for the amount of money he wasted. Or hear some words of disappointment on who the other is stuck with instead. He's left speechless by something else entirely.

A faint noise come out of his mouth. Whatever he intended to ask gets stuck in his throat before going quiet. Not like the human could disagree with the one word he did understand. He says nothing when the monster mentions making dinner then leaves to do so. Did that go well? God... he hopes so. Was the subject too personal? Complicated? Why didn't Pierrot want to discuss more?

Aurelius leans against the backrest of the couch and lets out a long breath. Tired eyes stare up at the ceiling. Making an attempt to put all that excessive thinking on hold before he can worry himself over more issues. His head desperately needed a break. Resting his eyes for a few minutes only for them to open after hearing someone's voice. Too loud for a figment of his imagination and it came from within the apartment, he's sure of it. It called Pierrot by name.

He tries to make sense of it. Rule out the possibility of memories echoing that will come in due time if that wasn't what he experienced just now. An arm is raised to cover his eyes while a frown etches over his features. He's not looking forward to that. Maybe sleep should be avoided tonight? That should be fine. It's the only method that helps, most of the time, and he woke from a sleep cycle this morning. Which means he could go without two nights of sleep just to be safe.

It's quiet again. Or rather, has been quiet for a while after hearing something unfamiliar. Nothing more happened after and Pierrot hasn't left the kitchen or reacted to it. How would Aurelius know if he can't see into the kitchen? He moves from the couch and grasps the small plastic container from the table. Emptying the pens from it before dashing towards the doorway of the kitchen. His mind solely in defensive mode, even after he catches Pierrot holding someone that's clinging to them. No injuries or damage to the room that he's noticed.

Pierrot seems agitated rather than in danger. However, that could just be residual from earlier matters. Maybe. The other individual - another monster - simply appeared emotional, saddened from what the clairvoyant could sense. This just raised far too many questions. "Uhm... Are you two okay...? Pierrot, who is that?"