kayo kyrano

the secret sixth Tracy. // Thunderbirds Are Go RP blog // main @toboddly, tbirds blog @tanushakyrano

[thunderbird-shadow]

♤ ☆•~ shadow ~•☆ ♤

I suppose I'll introduce myself. I'm Kayo - Tan or Tin-Tin to my brothers on occasion - and I'm the Chief of Security for International Rescue. I'm not as fond of the limelight as my brothers, but a certain @thunderfledgeling persuaded me to make an appearance, so here I am.

Not too sure what I'll be talking about here; it'll likely be a mix of anything that's on my mind at the moment.

Feel free to ask any questions you might have about me, what I do in my spare time, my role in iR, what life on the island is like, or anything else you're curious about. I'm full of surprises, so expect the unexpected.

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Hello! this is Cora, the maniac who runs this RP blog as well as @tanushakyrano (despite the name, it's my regular thunderbirds fan account!) and @toboddly (my main, where I'll follow from) . as far as I can tell nobody else has made a Kayo RP blog so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon. Feel free to interact, ask questions and all that!

I'll figure out how I'll organise this blog eventually and update this post but for the minute I'll just say hello :)

[thunderbird-shadow]

tags I use:

#thundersocials: any posts written as if Kayo is posting on her social media account

#danger zone rp: serious stuff that will likely contain violence, injury etc. I try to tag with trigger warnings but they can be a bit vague so if you definitely want to avoid that kind of stuff this is the tag to filter.

#comms chatter: answered asks

#kayos musings: original threads that I've started myself

#family chats: any posts where I'm interacting with other Tracy Island gang RP blogs, including Brains, Penelope, the Mechanic, OCs etc (not just the Tracy family)

Any asks I send will by signed - Kayo 🗡 :)

Thought I'd also add a couple boundaries to this post in terms of what I'm comfortable with, just in case.

no NSFW; this includes jokes about sex. This is partially because of some of the people I regularly roleplay and their own personal boundaries, but also because Thunderbirds is a kids' show with an audience that has a large age range, and Tumblr is an open online space.

romantic interactions: a little different, but I'd prefer to be asked before anything romantic is instigated with Kayo. It's something I can be a little uncomfortable around, but I'm not opposed to it so long as I'm approached about things!

I don't want to take any of the fun out of the RP by setting these boundaries, but I just want to make sure that everyone's comfortable and having fun. If I ever overstep anyone else's boundaries, feel free to drop me a message and let me know :) or if you want to chat about anything else, my DMs are always open.

[squidsinashirt]

😌😌😌

@scramjettracy @ilikebigshipsandicannotlie @starman-john-tracy @thunderbird-3-best-bird @realrocketboy @thunderbird-shadow 😘

[thunderbird-shadow]

Sure, Gordon. You keep telling yourself that you're the coolest. I'm sure that nobody doubts you in the slightest.

[squidsinashirt]

I am not hungover. It’s just a headache. Repeat until believable.

Given what certain persons have forced me and my eyes to endure on this island, arguably I am hungunder 😒

Reminder to self - the only person more lethal with a bottle of rum is @thunderbird-shadow. Approach with caution.

[cpt-scarlet-spectrum]

Lots of fluids. Lots of (non alcoholic) fluids.

[squidsinashirt]

If I didn’t need to be back after my 24 hours, I’d have tried ye old hair of the dog.

Thank you for clarifying, I will attempt more Powerade when I can move.

[cpt-scarlet-spectrum]

My father swears by 'as much sweet black coffee as you can drink'.

[conrad-turner-cpt-black]

I've found coconut water works best. Very gentle on the stomach (well at least mine) and mild in taste. I don't suppose you have coconuts growing on Tracy Island?

[squidsinashirt]

As it happens…

But that either requires climbing up there or going back to the house for a grapple pack… I’m not sure I’d survive the journey…

[conrad-turner-cpt-black]

Ah, I see your problem. Well, when you can move, as @cpt-scarlet-spectrum said, more non-alcoholic fluid will do you good.

[squidsinashirt]

I’d ask @scramjettracy but I have no idea if he survived.

I’ll listen to @cpt-scarlet-spectrum’s very wise advice and try and feel a bit more human, and then crawl to the pool.

[thunderbird-shadow]

Managed to retrieve some coconuts if you want, Gords - sorry about the hangover. Even I'm feeling it. It was a good night, though....if you can remember any of it.

[squidsinashirt]

See, I knew you loved me deep down.

I also know you’re not sorry. Enroute for coconuts!

It was an excellent night. The two thirds I can remember clearly, anyway. Now I just need to live in fear of what I said to add to the blackmail collection 🌝

[thunderbird-shadow]

Well, you did accept my offer whilst still completely sober, so this one's on you...

And don't you worry, there wasn't too much new material added to my collection. Already backed up and behind security protocols that you'll never crack in a million years.

[squidsinashirt]

I am not hungover. It’s just a headache. Repeat until believable.

Given what certain persons have forced me and my eyes to endure on this island, arguably I am hungunder 😒

Reminder to self - the only person more lethal with a bottle of rum is @thunderbird-shadow. Approach with caution.

[cpt-scarlet-spectrum]

Lots of fluids. Lots of (non alcoholic) fluids.

[squidsinashirt]

If I didn’t need to be back after my 24 hours, I’d have tried ye old hair of the dog.

Thank you for clarifying, I will attempt more Powerade when I can move.

[cpt-scarlet-spectrum]

My father swears by 'as much sweet black coffee as you can drink'.

[conrad-turner-cpt-black]

I've found coconut water works best. Very gentle on the stomach (well at least mine) and mild in taste. I don't suppose you have coconuts growing on Tracy Island?

[squidsinashirt]

As it happens…

But that either requires climbing up there or going back to the house for a grapple pack… I’m not sure I’d survive the journey…

[conrad-turner-cpt-black]

Ah, I see your problem. Well, when you can move, as @cpt-scarlet-spectrum said, more non-alcoholic fluid will do you good.

[squidsinashirt]

I’d ask @scramjettracy but I have no idea if he survived.

I’ll listen to @cpt-scarlet-spectrum’s very wise advice and try and feel a bit more human, and then crawl to the pool.

[thunderbird-shadow]

Managed to retrieve some coconuts if you want, Gords - sorry about the hangover. Even I'm feeling it. It was a good night, though....if you can remember any of it.

[zero-xlent]

Can't you amd chris both wear white? And bith be beautiful brides?

We could... but don't you see the vision?

[iam-themechanic]

Jeff. Are you trying to cause a scandal.

Or summon that bot.

[squidsinashirt]

That’s it, I’m going to get very drunk to forget I saw this. And then I’m moving out.

[thunderbird-shadow]

Can I come along? I have that bottle of rum I am more than willing to donate to the cause.

[gdf-colonel-casey]

Attention all users of Tumblr.

This is Colonel Casey of the Global Defence Force.

Your communications on this channel are being monitored.

I have been… persuaded by some of my more junior colleagues that it would be advisable to have a presence on this platform and so here I am.

Be aware that any malicious communications will be passed over to our highly skilled intelligence team to follow up.

Tags being monitored include #chatfromthecolonel and #thunderbirds-rp

Thank you for your attention.

[scramjettracy]

Good to see you Colonel!

It’s… a unique environment here. Takes a little getting used to, but as long as you don’t assume anyone has any automatic respect for anybody you’ll do just fine 🫠

[thunderbird-shadow]

Huh. Hello, Colonel. I don't think I was ever expecting to see you here.

Welcome onboard! Most people here are nice, but... tread carefully, that's all I'll say.

[gdf-colonel-casey]

I can’t say I was expecting you on here either Kayo, given the nature of the place. But it’s good to see you. Thank you for the warning - I assume you are keeping an eye on things?

[thunderbird-shadow]

Doing my best, though it's been pretty hectic here recently. Mostly sorting paperwork for the GDF, in fact - you all really do love a good incident report.

This site does have its upsides too, to be fair; I've had some lovely conversations, and it's easy to stay connected. But every now and again someone slightly more...odd...slips through the cracks.

[thunderbird-shadow]

Have you ever stopped loving someone? If so, why?

Short answer, yes.

It's...kind of a difficult subject. I can't pretend that I've always hated the Hood, that I've always known what kind of person he really was and never had any real affection for him. He was my uncle. He was around when I was a kid, and if nothing else I really do believe he used to genuinely care about me. He would say he still cares, but...well. You can't leave someone for dead over and over and claim to love them.

So, yeah. Even though I hate remembering it, I did love him once. He was family. But he isn't family any more.

[scramjettracy]

That isn’t something you should ever be ashamed of Kayo.

He was family and he was decent to you - I just can’t see that he could always have been totally evil you know? Very people are for one thing. And I don’t think he’d have fooled either your Dad or mine for that long either.

Whatever snapped inside him doesn’t negate what he once was. It doesn’t make him entirely beyond redemption now either. While I cannot imagine ever trusting him, I’ll never not be grateful for that time he saved you when I couldn’t get there fast enough. Even though it was his fault you were in danger… if all he wanted to hurt us or pursue his own evil schemes, he wouldn’t have done that.

I guess there is some good in everyone just like there is some bad. Knowing and loving that good part of a person, even if it only exists in the past, is no bad thing for the human heart.

[thunderbird-shadow]

I know. I used to be ashamed of him, of our past, but I'm not any more. I'm just exhausted. I've tried and tried to work out what happened to change him into who he is today, but I can't figure it out. I don't think I ever will. As for him redeeming himself - changing for the better again - I can't be part of that. He's hurt our family too much for me to ever trust him, no matter what he does. My dad tried to trust him, refused to give up on him for longer than he should have, and that led to the Zero-X. I won't make the same mistake.

I do miss who he was when I was younger. Looking back on those memories just hurts, though, in more ways than one. But I have this family now, and you all more than make up for it. I'll never stop being grateful for you.

[thunderbird-shadow]

Have you ever stopped loving someone? If so, why?

Short answer, yes.

It's...kind of a difficult subject. I can't pretend that I've always hated the Hood, that I've always known what kind of person he really was and never had any real affection for him. He was my uncle. He was around when I was a kid, and if nothing else I really do believe he used to genuinely care about me. He would say he still cares, but...well. You can't leave someone for dead over and over and claim to love them.

So, yeah. Even though I hate remembering it, I did love him once. He was family. But he isn't family any more.

[gdf-colonel-casey]

Attention all users of Tumblr.

This is Colonel Casey of the Global Defence Force.

Your communications on this channel are being monitored.

I have been… persuaded by some of my more junior colleagues that it would be advisable to have a presence on this platform and so here I am.

Be aware that any malicious communications will be passed over to our highly skilled intelligence team to follow up.

Tags being monitored include #chatfromthecolonel and #thunderbirds-rp

Thank you for your attention.

[scramjettracy]

Good to see you Colonel!

It’s… a unique environment here. Takes a little getting used to, but as long as you don’t assume anyone has any automatic respect for anybody you’ll do just fine 🫠

[thunderbird-shadow]

Huh. Hello, Colonel. I don't think I was ever expecting to see you here.

Welcome onboard! Most people here are nice, but... tread carefully, that's all I'll say.

[brains-ir]

Kayo has dragged me out of my lab for one of her mandatory self defense lessons. Someone please save me...

I'm exhausted and she looks like she hasn't even broken a sweat.

[iam-themechanic]

She has a point, you know? Prison doesn't exactly stop The Hood from doing what he wants... I would know.

[brains-ir]

I know. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Even if my muscles will be complaining for the rest of the week.

[squidsinashirt]

If you wanna come for a cool down swim and have a therapy session about @thunderbird-shadow’s gym sessions… I’m game.

She’s terrifying.

[thunderbird-shadow]

I'm just doing my job. If it means I have to be the bad guy every now and again, I'm fine with that.

Swimming sounds like a nice idea @brains-ir, go and have a nice time with @squidsinashirt. Cool-downs are important too, don't want you pulling a muscle.

[brains-ir]

Kayo has dragged me out of my lab for one of her mandatory self defense lessons. Someone please save me...

I'm exhausted and she looks like she hasn't even broken a sweat.

[thunderbird-shadow]

Sorry not sorry, Brains. Got to keep up the standards.

Besides, you do remember that exercise is good for you, right? Gets you out of the lab for a few hours at least.

[captain-magenta-spectrum]

Your tags on that post with the picture of Colonel White... Are you gay, captain?

Oh these tags?

I'm not an expert Anon, but I don't think that's the kind of thing straight men tend to say!

But yeah, alright, since you're asking, I'm gay. 🏳️‍🌈 Pretty much everyone who knows me knows this though, it's not a secret. I guess it just never came up on here before. Not that it should be a big deal, it's the 2060s after all, I want to believe we're past that by now!

[cpt-scarlet-spectrum]

Oi, no talking down about yourself.

[conrad-turner-cpt-black]

I second that. No self-denigration @captain-magenta-spectrum. (Yes, I know, I know, I'm being a hypocrite.)

For the record, I'm gay as well.

[captain-magenta-spectrum]

Alright, I surrender, no talking down about myself, understood! 😅 (And I'll allow the hypocrisy just this once so long as you listen the next time one of us says the same to you!)

I know a bunch of great lgbt spots in New York and a couple in Dublin too, if you're ever interested @conrad-turner-cpt-black! Not just clubs and such either since that's probably not your speed. I think I've made the offer before but whatever, still stands.

[squidsinashirt]

Don’t let him talk you into any NYC clubs, @conrad-turner-cpt-black

@thunderbird-shadow took me to one once. I nearly died. Whilst doing a shot of flaming sambuca. To Queen no less.

Don’t risk it.

[thunderbird-shadow]

It was a fun night, I have no idea what you're complaining about.

teehee

[squidsinashirt]

Distinctly remember being left to die and not having my hair held. All because of pretty NYC girls.

I hold a grudge against the entire city.

[thunderbird-shadow]

Not my fault that she decided to take my offer of a dance and not yours......though I am sorry about leaving you. In my defence you did get very sick VERY quickly. And I did realise eventually.

Here's to New York haterism. 🍻

[captain-magenta-spectrum]

Your tags on that post with the picture of Colonel White... Are you gay, captain?

Oh these tags?

I'm not an expert Anon, but I don't think that's the kind of thing straight men tend to say!

But yeah, alright, since you're asking, I'm gay. 🏳️‍🌈 Pretty much everyone who knows me knows this though, it's not a secret. I guess it just never came up on here before. Not that it should be a big deal, it's the 2060s after all, I want to believe we're past that by now!

[cpt-scarlet-spectrum]

Oi, no talking down about yourself.

[conrad-turner-cpt-black]

I second that. No self-denigration @captain-magenta-spectrum. (Yes, I know, I know, I'm being a hypocrite.)

For the record, I'm gay as well.

[captain-magenta-spectrum]

Alright, I surrender, no talking down about myself, understood! 😅 (And I'll allow the hypocrisy just this once so long as you listen the next time one of us says the same to you!)

I know a bunch of great lgbt spots in New York and a couple in Dublin too, if you're ever interested @conrad-turner-cpt-black! Not just clubs and such either since that's probably not your speed. I think I've made the offer before but whatever, still stands.

[squidsinashirt]

Don’t let him talk you into any NYC clubs, @conrad-turner-cpt-black

@thunderbird-shadow took me to one once. I nearly died. Whilst doing a shot of flaming sambuca. To Queen no less.

Don’t risk it.

[thunderbird-shadow]

It was a fun night, I have no idea what you're complaining about.

teehee

[misstanktracy]

Sustenance 😌

[thunderbird-3-best-bird]

oooo save some for me! How many cups are left?

[thunderbird-shadow]

Ramen sounds so good right now...

[thunderbird-shadow]

Do you think you will ever get married?

I feel like I've been asked this one before...

Unlikely. Not opposed by any means, but I would have to be a) dating someone (also unlikely given my career), b) that person would have to want to get married, and c) i would have to care enough about said person to get married.

It's not something I want to do for the sake of it. I would marry someone who cared about it, but it would be for their sake and not for my own. Marriage isn't one of those boxes for me to tick, and quite frankly in a relationship I care much more about the person and how we are together than what legal status we hold as a couple.

[thunderbird-shadow]

Hey sis, when you have a minute can I ask you about something?

I’ve been advised to consider some kind of calming mind-body exercise for, uh, well, various reasons. I don’t really know where to start… slow and steady or anything that gives my brain the slightest chink of quiet or space to run wild isn’t usually my vibe as you will no doubt be terribly shocked to hear.

You know Virgil, Gordon and I have always had a bit of banter back and forth about their yoga thing and I guess now I’m a little embarrassed to ask them but I wondered… could you maybe tell me about what you do?

S x

Hey, Scooter. Sorry I've taken forever to reply - that lead over in Chile on those missing GDF files has had me running in circles for a couple days. Back home with a good cup of tea at last.

I mean... I'll be honest, I know how much you joke about Virg and Gordon's yoga sessions, so I didn't expect you to be asking seriously about it. But that's not a bad thing.

Obviously you know I do tai chi and not yoga - but at the end of the day they achieve pretty similar things. Bapa tried to teach me for years (he always went on about how I was too impatient and needed to learn how to slow down), but I didn't really bother until recently. I always thought he was talking nonsense, but turns out he was right. I'm a lot calmer if I spend even ten minutes every morning going through my exercises. Sometimes I'll practise in my room, sometimes I'll go on the balcony, depends on my mood. It just helps me centre myself before the inevitable insanity of the day.

You're very welcome to join me in the mornings if you want. And - I know you've got a lot of people you could talk to, but...if there's ever anything you don't want to talk about with your brothers, I'm here to listen. Probably won't be a whole lot of help - I'm not the best at emotions and all that - but I can listen at least, which is...something, I suppose.

[scramjettracy]

hey hey scott if I sent you a bunch of food stuff to buy could you maybe grab it while you're off the island thank u

Sure send over a list!

I’ll be a little while as the err… item… I am collecting is a little slow arriving. Something to do with 1G being excessive by a factor of three…

[squidsinashirt]

do you know how many balloons I have blown up.

if he comes down here before you get back, the entire thing is busted.

c’mon flyboy, zoom zoom.

[scramjettracy]

PACKAGE ACQUIRED. TB1 NYOOMING.

(He is still calling me Cecil… 🥴)

@thunderbird-shadow have you managed to retrieve your… package?)

[thunderbird-shadow]

Package has safely been collected and secured in Shadow's storage compartment I'm heading back now - unless there's anything else you need me to pick up on the way back?

I hope things are going well back on the island...