Float like a Jellyfish

Semi-Selective Indie!RP/Ask blog for Clear from Dramatical Murder. Please read the Rules and About before interacting. Thank you. Navigation M!A: None and Accepting

[amestrian-rain]

Al nodded and followed Clear down the path toward the dump. Even with the way the city had changed since he'd been taken to Oval Tower, he doubted he'd been down this road before as a child. It didn't look familiar at all. He wouldn't have been allowed to go to the dump back then anyway, but even if he had, there would have been no reason to.

When they arrived, his eyes widened as he scanned over the multitude of heaps of discarded items. There seemed to be a little bit of everything here - though some items were more intact than others - so while the odds of finding something so small in such a vast area were slim, the parts were likely still out there.

He nodded gratefully at Clear's offer. "That'd be great. Thanks. It'd be a little overwhelming trying to go through all of this myself," he admitted. "We'll do what we can, but if nothing turns up, it's alright. I'll start with this pile over here." Al gestured toward a towering stack of unidentified metal and trash bags then crouched down and started sifting through the edge. "So how do you know about this place?" he asked as he knocked an empty can out of the way.

[translucentxjellyfish]

Clear looked up to the various piles of garbage and discarded items as they walked. The piles steadily grew larger and in greater numbers the further they go in. Looking about the various piles he could feel how it might be a bit overwhelming to think about looking alone. So of course Clear would be happy to help!

"It's no problem at all! I'm not busy after all and it's for a good cause. While you tackle that pile I'll go to this one." The white haired man then began to head over to another pile to begin scanning through the various items, taking care to ensure he didn't accidentally miss anything. Clear hums happily as he looks through the various trashed items, taking care to look at any computer or machine part he saw.

At the question though he pauses and gives a little hum as he debates answering before finally shrugging and deciding it wouldn't hurt to answer truthfully. "I live near here in my grandfather's home. We've lived here for as long as I can remember... At least we did until he passed on..." Clear frowns momentarily before smiling again. "But it's certainly helped me know the area like the back of my hand."

[mellifluouscountess]

When I was drunk one night and watching the Jellyfish livestream, I reached out to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with a dumb question about their jellyfish... And they actually emailed me back.

(yes, these are actually my own screenshots, I am in tears laughing)

DO YOUR ANIMAL EXPERTS HAVE TO UNTANGLE THE JELLYFISH

AND THE ANSWER IS FUCKING YES, THE JELLIES GET TANGLED SOMETIMES LMAO

[xelbleedsglitter]

@lostthehat

[amestrian-rain]

Al's face lit up at Clear's offer. "That would be great!" he replied brightly. "I've never been to that area, but it sounds like it'd be more likely to have something than just seeing what I can find on the side of the road." With greater amounts of trash, there was a greater chance of someone throwing out the parts he needed.

He was about to start walking when he paused. Where was the dump again? It had been so long that he could barely remember where most things were anymore. "It's that direction, right?" Al pointed toward the left with a slightly furrowed brow. "The last time I was in the area, I was still a kid, so the streets are kind of fuzzy. I'm sure I'll get used to it again, but everything's changed a lot."

[translucentxjellyfish]

Seeing just how happy the other man got at the offer has him smiling with a delighted little laugh. He was glad that his idea made the other man happy after all. "Most people haven't since it's sort of off limits. in a lot of places. I suppose that's why a lot of people come to dumb their garbage there in the middle of the night." Not that Clear ever really minded. His home was left well alone after all and that's all that mattered to him. Not that he was there all the time naturally.

When Al begins to walk off he chuckles and nods, "that's one way to get there yes and the start to the path I know of that avoids most of the guarded areas. Here, follow me." Clear happily began to lead the way towards his home, only instead of sticking to the path on the right that would lead to his house he goes left at the last fork and there is the dumping grounds around them. "I can help you look for Allmate parts too, surely there's bound to be a bunch hidden around."

[sparklytimebun]

"I mean you don't see many people dressed like you. Or...look like you. Even in the most popular fashion you do not see--" and he knows, he's dived deep into the fashion scene. In Japan and outside of it. "Yet you somehow make it work, but I think a face mask would be better, but I suppose you do what you do."

The other was maybe 2 inches taller, which was nice. He didn't need to look up or down. Although he did wonder what was under the coat as well. It was still warm, and even though his albino self wore long sleeves and skinny jeans that flared, he still made sure the clothing he wore was cotton so his skin could breathe. There was no way he would ever expose his arm unless it was slathered in sunscreen. His face was, though, and make up with more SPF so he wasn't worried too much.

"I... did spill my boba, which is sad, but maybe you'd like to accompany me back to the shop for more? I could get you some too. It'll cool you down since it's so hot."

[translucentxjellyfish]

Clear blinks behind his mask, not that it could be seen, at the way the other man says this. He tilts his head as if wondering if his clothing style really was that different. Though it was true that he hadn't really seen anyone else wearing what he does, especially not in this kind of weather. "Ah, why thank you I suppose! While a face mask would be more comfortable in this weather I really cannot take this mask off. Grandfather forbid it."

Well, so much for keeping the reason why he didn't take it off a secret. Though he guesses it didn't really matter in the end. The result would still be the same in that he wouldn't take of his precious gas mask. His grandfather had always warned him against doing so so he would obey his final wish. Instead of focusing on that Clear then focused on the offer to go back to the shop. "Oh that would be nice! I could get you more as an apology." At he sounded like he was smiling to the other man.

[amestrian-rain]

"It's a white cat. I haven't been able to turn it on yet, though, so most of what I'm doing right now is guess work. I've never had an Allmate before, but when I saw this one, I couldn't just leave it. There's been a lot of trial and error trying to repair it, but I thought if I replace a few parts that looks like they might have overheated, that might be a good start." Even without any repair experience, it was unlikely he could make the problem even worse.

He'd wanted a cat for as long as he could remember, so finding a broken Allmate discarded has seemed like fate. Al hadn't been in the Old Residential District long, but it had lost his familiarity in the time he'd been in the Oval Tower, and truth be told, with no one to turn to, he was all alone now and needed the companionship more than he cared to admit.

He dropped down to scoop up the chips and slide them into his pocket before straightening back up. "I'm Al, by the way. Sorry you found me picking through the trash like this," he ran a hand back through his hair with a slight embarrassment tinging his smile.

[translucentxjellyfish]

"Oh a cat! That sounds so cute! I bet it'll be grateful to you for repairing it once you manage to turn it on once more." He beams happily to the other man before tilting his head minutely at the mention of replacing the parts and nods. "It's sound logic after all. Those parts might have been faulty as well and that's why they overheated to begin with." Actually there were many possible causes and he didn't really know much of anything that could be remotely called useful. This despite what he himself was.

Clear tried to keep the sudden pang he felt at reminding himself of his origins out of his body language. It wouldn't do to randomly seem upset out of the blue after all so he kept smiling. He was human... Or at least... That's what Aoba had always told him and he held onto that reaffirmation right then. When Al moves he snaps out of his thoughts and chuckles.

"Ah, my name is Clear! It's quite alright since after all, it's for a good cause." He also felt like he couldn't judge much given where his home was located, surrounded by veritable mountains of garbage. Actually, that gave him an idea. "I know a route to the dump that no one else really does if you wanted to look for other parts perhaps?"

[amestrian-rain]

Continued from here

@translucentxjellyfish

"Ah, I guess you saw through me... I thought I heard something from over this direction so I came to see." He laughs a bit nervously, embarrassed by the fact he'd been caught sneaking about so quickly. Actually, normally he could sneak about without getting spotted so he was rather surprised by this young man.

Al regarded him curiously as he straightened up from the heap of junk he'd been sifting through. He hadn't thought anyone would have paid any attention, but this man seemed to have noticed enough to see what he was doing.

"Sorry, I just saw a few chips here that looked like they might belong to an Allmate and thought if someone threw them out, they wouldn't need them anymore." He rubbed the back of his head sheepishly and pointed at a pair of shiny metal squares at his feet. "I found an older model that need some repairs, so I thought maybe something like this would help."

[translucentxjellyfish]

"Oh, I see! That's sounds like good logic to me honestly! I can't imagine it would be a problem to take them then. What kind of Allmate did you find anyway?" He didn't know much about Allmates himself but he was still rather curious about them regardless. Perhaps he should ask Aoba some time soon. Surely he would know a thing or two from working on Ren for so long!

He then hums a bit quietly in thought. Perhaps he should do something similar if he ever found an older model Allmate. If only to give him something to focus his time upon as well as perhaps getting a companion of sorts out of the bargain too. He didn't know for certain but it would be nice to think about.

[sparklytimebun]

That did not satisfy his curiosity, but he feels like if he did pry it would be rude, and he could hear Julius's voice in his head telling him to be a proper young man and respect others, so reluctantly he lets the curiosity of why he has a gas mask on drop for the time being.

He really wanted to know, but he knows he shouldn't and oh boy would this bother him for a good bit.

"I see."

Doesn't stop Soma from staring a bit longer. He's no stranger to oddly dressed people, spending most of his time in Harujuku if not sometimes in Shimokitazawa when he desires to really indulge in his love of vintage.

"You're so fascinating..." Why couldn't he sense anything human about them? That was the other question, but you can't just go up and ask someone why they don't feel human. That's also rude.

[translucentxjellyfish]

Clear could almost see the disappointment the other had in his answer but it couldn't be helped, he didn't want to reveal the reason behind his gas mask just yet. At least, not until he got to know the other man.

The staring he's being subjected to doesn't bother him in the slightest either. It was something he was more than used to dealing with. While there were many strange characters in Midorijima there wasn't really anyone else who wore a gas mask after all. He was just unique in that regard.

"I... I am? How so? I don't believe I understand."

Cue the masked man tilting his head cutely in a curious manner as if he was trying to comprehend.

[translucentxjellyfish]

@sparklytimebun continued from here

Thankfully Clear had pretty good reflexes so he'd managed to avoid getting any of the beverage on him. That didn't stop him from feeling bad for causing the other man to drop the drink in the first place. Whoops!

"Ah? Oh! It's because... Well it's a rather personal reason but I cannot take it off no matter what."

Hopefully that would satisfy the other man's curiosity.

[translucentxjellyfish]

“I’m guessing you’re not here by accident.” (from Al)

"Ah, I guess you saw through me... I thought I heard something from over this direction so I came to see."

He laughs a bit nervously, embarrassed by the fact he'd been caught sneaking about so quickly. Actually, normally he could sneak about without getting spotted so he was rather surprised by this young man.

[rpmemes-galore]

the lumineers : brightside album … sentence starters

“But you ignored me.”

“Everyone was wrong.”

“I couldn’t give you up.”

“I could see it in the air.”

“And you were all alone.”

“I’m headed for the lights.”

“You’re a woman on the run.”

“I could barely see your eyes.”

“I know you are already gone.”

“I’m waiting on the sun tonight.”

“And now, there’s nothing for me.”

“I’ll be your brightside, baby, tonight.”

“You hate yourself for what you said.”

“You could always see it in my eyes.”

“I was tirеd of believing we were right.”

“They were always dying to know you.“

“You said the blood was on my hands.”

“I don’t know why I couldn’t love myself.”

“Over and over, I can only scream so loud.”

“I didn’t know I was the only thing you saw.”

“I can see the loneliness you keep outside.”

“You picked it up, you picked it up all apart.”

“Hey, don’t you fade… don’t you fade away.”

“It’s alright, it’s alright, and we’re carryin’ on.”

“Every word was like smoke from a cigarette.”

“I don’t know where we are, but it will be okay.”

“I’m the one who was never gonna play to lose.”

“Leaning on the reasons, like it wasn’t even fair.”

“Did you write your letters to your shitty friends?“

“'Cause you could never admit you were wrong.”

“You were wrong, what I needed was a little clue.”

“You and me, we’ll always be the ones to hang around.”

“Losing every other friend, finding nothing in the afterlife…”

“And you wanna be a big shot. You wanna be the big man.”

“And all this time, you said to me, ‘My love would never die’.”

“You were always sayin’ we would make it to the catacombs.”

“Love was not designed for time. You were never really mine.”

“I know who you wanted me to be, always holding up your tragedy.”

“I know what is what. I know who you are. I know what is already gone.”

[soufflememes]

•❖ Angst sentences ❖•

“I wish I’d never met you”.

“It didn’t mean anything to you, did it?”

“I loved you more than I should have”.

“You forgot me so easily”.

“I don’t feel anything anymore”.

“This hurts more than I thought it would”.

“You left without saying goodbye”.

“I was never enough”.

“I trusted you”.

“Do you even miss me?”

“Please, just lie to me if the truth hurts this much”.

“I’m not okay. I just pretend to be”.

“You promised me forever”.

“I watched you fall out of love with me”.

“Why did you stop trying?”

“I can’t fix this”.

“You chose them over me”.

“I didn’t think you could hurt me like this”.

“I wanted to be your first choice”.

“I begged you to stay”.

“I still dream about you”.

“Nothing feels real anymore”.

“I hate that I still care”.

“You said it wasn’t my fault. Then why does it feel like it is?”

“I don’t know how to be without you”.

“I ruined everything, didn’t I?”

“It was always temporary for you, wasn’t it?”

“I wish I could forget you”.

“You didn’t even look back”.

“You killed the best parts of me”.

“I’m tired of pretending I’m not broken”.

“We were never meant to last”.

“It was easier for you to walk away”.

“You said I was safe with you”.

“You let me fall apart”.

“I can’t go back to who I was before you”.

“Tell me it was real”.

“It still hurts every time I see you”.

“Why wasn’t I worth the fight?”

“You were supposed to protect me”.

“I kept waiting… and you never came”.

“You didn’t even notice I was hurting”.

“You broke my heart without a second thought”.

“I’m still here, even if you’re not”.

“I gave you everything”.

“You never meant to stay, did you?”

“I saw it in your eyes—you gave up”.

“I wish things were different”.

“We’re just strangers with memories now”.

“I loved you. That was my mistake”.

[rpclefairy]

first meeting sentence starters.

send one to have our muses meet for the first time.

“Sorry, were you just talking to me?”

“I think you dropped this.”

“You look lost. Need some help?”

“I don’t usually talk to strangers, but…”

“You’re sitting in my spot.”

“Whoa! Careful!”

“We’ve never met, right? You seem familiar.”

“Is that seat taken?”

“Sorry, I think I just spilled something on you.”

“You’re blocking the doorway.”

“Were you just staring at me?”

“Excuse me, do you know the time?”

“Wait — are you the person I’m supposed to meet?”

“I’ve been sent to find you.”

“Please don’t be alarmed, but I think we have the same bag.”

“Do you work here?”

“I’m fairly certain that’s mine.”

“You’ve got something on your face.”

“Sorry, I thought you were someone else.”

“Do you know the way to ___?”

“You’re hurt. Do you need help?”

“That’s a fine ___ (cloak/hat/book/etc.). Where did you get it?”

“This might sound strange, but can I hide behind you for a moment?”

“You look like you could use a friend.”

“I think your dog just stole my lunch.”

“Hey, you dropped your coin purse.”

“I think we’re stuck in here together.”

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to overhear, but…”

“Are you the new neighbor?”

“First time in town?”

“I’m not sure if this belongs to you, but…”

“You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

“I’ve been hearing a lot about you.”

“Do you mind if I join you?”

“I think you’re in the wrong place.”

“You seem… out of place.”

“Don’t take this the wrong way, but are you following me?”

“That was a close call.”

“Not to alarm you, but someone’s watching you.”

“Mind if I walk with you?”

“You look like you’re in trouble.”

“Was that your doing back there?”

“You don’t look like you’re from around here.”

“That was impressive. How’d you manage it?”

“I’m guessing you’re not here by accident.”

“Do I want to know what just happened?”

“You might want to keep your voice down.”

“Is it always this strange around here?”

“I have a feeling we’re about to become acquainted whether we like it or not.”

“Looks like we’re in this together now.”

[memepocalypse]

Hidden Injuries

"Wait - you're bleeding."

"Why didn't you say anything?"

"Okay, I have you, I have you -"

"Don't you dare pass out on me."

"You good? You look a little pale."

"Your shirt... is that blood?"

"Oh, my god, are you serious? I think it's broken!"

"Why would you hide this from us?!"

"Okay - okay, breathe. We're going to help you."

"You idiot! You could have died!"

"I'm - I'm calling an ambulance -"

"Why are you breathing so shallowly?"

"You can barely stand."

"Sit down. Right now."

"I'm going to fix you up, but you have to sit still."

"I've had worse."

"It's not that bad, really..."

"I'm just a little... light headed...."

"It's barely bleeding at all."

"Aw, man, I liked this shirt."

"Oh, yeah that's... huh. That's a lot of blood."

"I'm just gonna sit right here... for a minute..."

"My chest really... hurts..."

"I can't really breathe -"

"Ow. It's fine. Ow."

"I can handle it myself."

"Oh, that? Yeah it's just... it's just a little blood..."

"Barely touched me."

"Why are there two of you?"

"I'll be fine. I'm great. I'm - I'm fantastic. Don't worry about me! I'm just gonna go... into this really nice... warm light..."

[vigilantsycamore]

Tumblr pillow fight

Reblog to hit the person you reblogged this from with a pillow

[translucentxjellyfish]

[ 🕊️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen did they feel the safest ?

The time he felt safest was when his Grandfather was still alive and they lived together. He also feels safe around Aoba now as well which is why Clear felt like he could remove his mask around him.

[aedearly]

✎ㅤ. . .ㅤ𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑶𝑵 𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺.

₊˚⊹ ㅤa collection of character analysis/headcanon questions to learn more about your character and your partners'! writing/headcanon prompts requested by anonymous. feel free to edit these as you see fit.

[ 🖐️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do their hands feel like: soft, calloused, trembling ? [ ☂️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they crave touch or fear it ? [ 🎐 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a sound, like a song or voice, that they associate with peace ? [ 🕊️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen did they feel the safest ? [ 💤 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they sleep ? curled up, sprawled, holding onto something ? [ 🦇 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a fear they never talk about ? [ 🔒 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a secret they’ve sworn never to tell ? [ 🪢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they broke a promise ? [ 🫳 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they feel they owe, but never paid back ? [ 💼 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat do they always carry with them ? [ 🧨 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the quickest way to set them off, even if they hide it well ? [ ⛓️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does guilt feel like to them ? [ 💢 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho have they never forgiven and never will ? [ 🩸 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there something or someone that, if lost, would break them ? [ 🌧️ ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a pain they refuse to heal from ? [ 🪞 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen have they looked at their reflection and hated what they saw ? [ 📿 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat superstition or ritual do they cling to ? [ 🌊 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhen was the last time they cried ? [ 🐾 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo animals like them instinctively ? [ 🪶 ]ㅤ.ㅤhow do they laugh ? [ 🫀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho taught them what love is ? did it hurt ? [ 💭 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they believe they’re worthy of being loved ? [ 🎀 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is their main love language ? [ 🔦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwho do they search for ? [ 📜 ]ㅤ.ㅤis there a story they love sharing with others ? [ 🌒 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a dream or goal they have given up on ? [ 🕯️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat memory do they replay when they’re alone ? [ 🌪️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s the one choice they regret (not) making ? [ 🧩 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat’s a truth about themselves they refuse to admit ? [ 🍻 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of drunk are they ? [ ✉️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of letter would they write but never send ? [ 🗡️ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat is a scar that they have but never talk about ? [ 🕸️ ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a favourite lie they like to hear ? [ 🪦 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat would they want on their gravestone but never admit aloud ? [ 🎱 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat kind of future do they crave, and who’s in it ? [ 🌀 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they have a recurring dream or nightmare ? [ 🍃 ]ㅤ.ㅤdo they feel like they belong ? [ ⚓ ]ㅤ.ㅤwhat does “home” mean to them ? [ 🧭 ]ㅤ.ㅤwhere would they go if they could disappear tomorrow ?

[rpclefairy]

first meeting sentence starters.

send one to have our muses meet for the first time.

“Sorry, were you just talking to me?”

“I think you dropped this.”

“You look lost. Need some help?”

“I don’t usually talk to strangers, but…”

“You’re sitting in my spot.”

“Whoa! Careful!”

“We’ve never met, right? You seem familiar.”

“Is that seat taken?”

“Sorry, I think I just spilled something on you.”

“You’re blocking the doorway.”

“Were you just staring at me?”

“Excuse me, do you know the time?”

“Wait — are you the person I’m supposed to meet?”

“I’ve been sent to find you.”

“Please don’t be alarmed, but I think we have the same bag.”

“Do you work here?”

“I’m fairly certain that’s mine.”

“You’ve got something on your face.”

“Sorry, I thought you were someone else.”

“Do you know the way to ___?”

“You’re hurt. Do you need help?”

“That’s a fine ___ (cloak/hat/book/etc.). Where did you get it?”

“This might sound strange, but can I hide behind you for a moment?”

“You look like you could use a friend.”

“I think your dog just stole my lunch.”

“Hey, you dropped your coin purse.”

“I think we’re stuck in here together.”

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to overhear, but…”

“Are you the new neighbor?”

“First time in town?”

“I’m not sure if this belongs to you, but…”

“You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

“I’ve been hearing a lot about you.”

“Do you mind if I join you?”

“I think you’re in the wrong place.”

“You seem… out of place.”

“Don’t take this the wrong way, but are you following me?”

“That was a close call.”

“Not to alarm you, but someone’s watching you.”

“Mind if I walk with you?”

“You look like you’re in trouble.”

“Was that your doing back there?”

“You don’t look like you’re from around here.”

“That was impressive. How’d you manage it?”

“I’m guessing you’re not here by accident.”

“Do I want to know what just happened?”

“You might want to keep your voice down.”

“Is it always this strange around here?”

“I have a feeling we’re about to become acquainted whether we like it or not.”

“Looks like we’re in this together now.”