The Idealistic Pessimist Prestige Class

Techie, Gamer, Husband, Father, Werewolf. You know: the usual. Someone's gotta straighten out the public impression.

[padawanmolly]

Molly, a question for you, that Will and Butters could help with as well; Have you thought of setting up an online dating profile for Harry between the three of you, and then watching with a gleeful, yet innocent expression?

Name: @harriedwizard

Work: Private Investigator, Prison Warden, and Demolitions Expert.

Relationship Status: Royal Consort

Education: GED

Kids: Two girls–a human and a spirit of intellect.

Pets: I hope you like dogs.

Interests: Quoting Star Wars Incessantly, Reading, Wood Carving, Dinosaurs.

[willborden]

Ideal First Date: A drive-in movie, dinner at a restaurant where none of the food was prepared by Fairies, driving her home in a car with actual upholstery and never once diving out of it while it's still moving, walking her to the door without getting hit with a Louisville Slugger or jumped by a toad demon, and a good night kiss which neither drugs me, poisons me, nor enslaves me to an ancient nickel.

[nerdistindustries]

We want all our food prepared with space knives.

Watch Anthony Bourdain and master blacksmith Bob Kramer melt down a meteorite into a beautiful blade.

[ordooracle]

AAAAHHHHHHH! *kerthud* I don’t just need food prepared with space knives, I NEED A SPACE SWORD! What?!? Stop giving me That Look, harriedwizard, padawanmolly, and willborden. Surely the Do Not Give Pointy Things to Oracle rule has a clause rendering it null and void in the presence of epic coolness. SPACE SWORD!!!

[padawanmolly]

On one hand, OOOOOOOOOOOOOH.

On the other hand, AJSKDFJALFJKALJSDFLKAJD TOO MUCH IRON DO NOT WANT.  I feel twitchy just looking at that.

[willborden]

Meteorite-smoked salmon. I need it. It's important to me.

[harriedwizard]

Cosplay, Fan-Created Media, and Asshattery

A few members of Team Dresden have let me know some people have been kind of jerky about what readers have created or dressed up as from the casefiles.

I’ve said this before here and will say it again: don’t make fun of what other people do to show their affection for a fandom. If you do and I find out about it - don’t care if it’s my casefiles or something else - I will unleash hellfire on you, at least in print.

The world is an ugly place. Make it better instead of making it worse.

Dresden

[primum-de-triginta]

Indeed, let us continue to encourage those who, so uncomfortable with their own pitiful identities, must live vicariously through such foolish, purposeless, and worthless individuals such as Dresden here, and his allies. Too true, the world is a difficult place, made all the more difficult for those who cannot bear living in their own identities. So let us proceed and encourage their fantasies, instead of encouraging them to find their heroes within themselves.

And let it not be said that I am not a staunch proponent of the arts. Express yourselves however you wish. That is what the artistic form encompasses. However, along with the creation of art, comes the right of others to critique that art. It is the hallmark of a small mind to be unable to withstand criticism of their art, of any sort. If you wish to express yourself, be the mature and educated individual who understands that others are just as free to express their rejection of your expression, in the manner they choose. The mere act of creating something does not, and will never, insulate you from criticism. Do ‘grow up,’ I believe the phrase is.

Dresden here offers you insincere platitudes, giving you only what you want to hear. Here I stand, offering you the truth, and total honesty. Choose wisely which words are more valuable to you, for it will determine for us all whether you truly are a prisoner of fantasy, or a functioning member of reality.

Have a pleasant day, one and all.

- N.A.

[harriedwizard]

Few points here, man. 1. I was talking about people who create as a way to show they dig some TV show or book series or movie. 2. You’re talking about anyone who creates, so amateurs and fans get the same “honesty is the best policy” treatment as pros. 3. My sincerity isn’t really there for you to judge. And hell’s bells, I can barely spell platitudes. 4. Honesty doesn’t mean you have to be rude. Michael Carpenter can teach you all about that.

Dresden

[willborden]

Harry, what have we told you about engaging Nicodemus? Ignore him and you don’t feed his need to seem important and relevant.

[ordooracle]

Awwwww, dangit, willborden, you had to go and make it sound entertaining. I know about sleeping dogs and not poking bears yadda yadda, but like that big red button, sometimes it’s just so tempting to push. Then again, it only gives him more attention, and that’s what he wants. Engaging Withholding Bitch Mode, stat. (Can we find the equivalent of not clapping for Tinkerbell and just be done with his nasty ass already?!)

[willborden]

Sorry, Oracle. It IS pretty damn entertaining sometimes. I applaud your restraint and Georgia requests you tell her privately in exchange for beer.

[harriedwizard]

Cosplay, Fan-Created Media, and Asshattery

A few members of Team Dresden have let me know some people have been kind of jerky about what readers have created or dressed up as from the casefiles.

I’ve said this before here and will say it again: don’t make fun of what other people do to show their affection for a fandom. If you do and I find out about it - don’t care if it’s my casefiles or something else - I will unleash hellfire on you, at least in print.

The world is an ugly place. Make it better instead of making it worse.

Dresden

[primum-de-triginta]

Indeed, let us continue to encourage those who, so uncomfortable with their own pitiful identities, must live vicariously through such foolish, purposeless, and worthless individuals such as Dresden here, and his allies. Too true, the world is a difficult place, made all the more difficult for those who cannot bear living in their own identities. So let us proceed and encourage their fantasies, instead of encouraging them to find their heroes within themselves.

And let it not be said that I am not a staunch proponent of the arts. Express yourselves however you wish. That is what the artistic form encompasses. However, along with the creation of art, comes the right of others to critique that art. It is the hallmark of a small mind to be unable to withstand criticism of their art, of any sort. If you wish to express yourself, be the mature and educated individual who understands that others are just as free to express their rejection of your expression, in the manner they choose. The mere act of creating something does not, and will never, insulate you from criticism. Do ‘grow up,’ I believe the phrase is.

Dresden here offers you insincere platitudes, giving you only what you want to hear. Here I stand, offering you the truth, and total honesty. Choose wisely which words are more valuable to you, for it will determine for us all whether you truly are a prisoner of fantasy, or a functioning member of reality.

Have a pleasant day, one and all.

- N.A.

[harriedwizard]

Few points here, man. 1. I was talking about people who create as a way to show they dig some TV show or book series or movie. 2. You’re talking about anyone who creates, so amateurs and fans get the same “honesty is the best policy” treatment as pros. 3. My sincerity isn’t really there for you to judge. And hell’s bells, I can barely spell platitudes. 4. Honesty doesn’t mean you have to be rude. Michael Carpenter can teach you all about that.

Dresden

[willborden]

Harry, what have we told you about engaging Nicodemus? Ignore him and you don’t feed his need to seem important and relevant.

[harriedwizard]

Nick’s probably been feeling less relevant since the SKIN GAME case, so I was throwing him a frikkin’ bone. Harry

[willborden]

......mea culpa. You have a more charitable spirit than I.

[harriedwizard]

Cosplay, Fan-Created Media, and Asshattery

A few members of Team Dresden have let me know some people have been kind of jerky about what readers have created or dressed up as from the casefiles.

I’ve said this before here and will say it again: don’t make fun of what other people do to show their affection for a fandom. If you do and I find out about it - don’t care if it’s my casefiles or something else - I will unleash hellfire on you, at least in print.

The world is an ugly place. Make it better instead of making it worse.

Dresden

[primum-de-triginta]

Indeed, let us continue to encourage those who, so uncomfortable with their own pitiful identities, must live vicariously through such foolish, purposeless, and worthless individuals such as Dresden here, and his allies. Too true, the world is a difficult place, made all the more difficult for those who cannot bear living in their own identities. So let us proceed and encourage their fantasies, instead of encouraging them to find their heroes within themselves.

And let it not be said that I am not a staunch proponent of the arts. Express yourselves however you wish. That is what the artistic form encompasses. However, along with the creation of art, comes the right of others to critique that art. It is the hallmark of a small mind to be unable to withstand criticism of their art, of any sort. If you wish to express yourself, be the mature and educated individual who understands that others are just as free to express their rejection of your expression, in the manner they choose. The mere act of creating something does not, and will never, insulate you from criticism. Do ‘grow up,’ I believe the phrase is.

Dresden here offers you insincere platitudes, giving you only what you want to hear. Here I stand, offering you the truth, and total honesty. Choose wisely which words are more valuable to you, for it will determine for us all whether you truly are a prisoner of fantasy, or a functioning member of reality.

Have a pleasant day, one and all.

- N.A.

[harriedwizard]

Few points here, man. 1. I was talking about people who create as a way to show they dig some TV show or book series or movie. 2. You’re talking about anyone who creates, so amateurs and fans get the same “honesty is the best policy” treatment as pros. 3. My sincerity isn’t really there for you to judge. And hell’s bells, I can barely spell platitudes. 4. Honesty doesn’t mean you have to be rude. Michael Carpenter can teach you all about that.

Dresden

[willborden]

Harry, what have we told you about engaging Nicodemus? Ignore him and you don't feed his need to seem important and relevant.

[priscellie]

MY FRIENDS MADE A THING LOOK AT IT LOOK AT IT!!!!!

[willborden]

I know this is without sound in the second half, but I really want to add a bubble-pop sound to Marci. Because it would annoy her. -grin-

[harriedwizard]

Cosplay, Fan-Created Media, and Asshattery

A few members of Team Dresden have let me know some people have been kind of jerky about what readers have created or dressed up as from the casefiles.

I’ve said this before here and will say it again: don’t make fun of what other people do to show their affection for a fandom. If you do and I find out about it - don’t care if it’s my casefiles or something else - I will unleash hellfire on you, at least in print.

The world is an ugly place. Make it better instead of making it worse.

Dresden

[willborden]

On the other end of that spectrum, thank you to everyone who buried the Web in Dragon*Con stuff, I feel like I was there.   Speaking of things that were there, this is an awesome thing that was there. It includes the existence and apparent participation of one Will Borden, so naturally I approve. https://youtu.be/LDSnm4pT9Ao

[willborden]

Hey, ordooracle. Murphy says she has no problem with you declassifying some of her old police reports. In her own... inimitable fashion.

[naimane]

Werewolf dad with a hint of a floral pattern, bam!

[theacornscribe]

Hey look, it’s willborden

[willborden]

And with just 140 shopping days til Christmas.

[ordooracle]

Like the Scoobies on Buffy, we’re hot on the trail of another mystery! I’ve got folks following up.

willborden - any thoughts?

[willborden]

Yeah, one: that you’re never going to let me live down how long it took me to put two and two together a couple years ago.

[harriedwizard]

Rut roh, Raggy. 

Harry

[ordooracle]

Oh, willborden, of COURSE I’ll let you live it down! I don’t hold swords over heads like that. The Council is much better at it anyway.

I just keep this little screenshot around for whenever you start to feel like you’re always a step ahead of the Paranet. Just my small, subtle way of balancing the scales a bit, don’tcha know.

[willborden]

Fine. I, Will Borden, do hereby acknowledge that Oracle, and the Paranet, put the Butters and Macklin thing together before I did, despite them being two of my closest friends, and the latter being the least subtle person I know.

I am aware that the 'Net scoops me often, and am graciously grateful.

Except that cotton candy incident. I totally called that one.

[theparanormalblog]

Werewolf Caught Roaming the Streets of Brazil?

This past Friday (July 31st, 2015), countless people around the world turned their attention towards the heavens to marvel at the spectacle that was the Blue moon. Numerous photos were taken of the wondrous natural phenomenon. However, one photo taken that night shows that something far more astonishing may also have been out that night.

The above image, which was reportedly captured by a CCTV camera in Brazil, shows what appears to be a Werewolf roaming down a deserted street in the dead of night. The image has since gone viral on social media, and many people are convinced this is undeniable proof that the shape-shifting creatures of legend are indeed real.

But where there are believers, there are also skeptics, and there a many who doubt the validity of this image. Those who are skeptical believe this is nothing more than a poor Photoshop job.

According to DiarioOnline.com.br, this is but one of many versions of this photo. Each version claims the image was captured a different Brazilian city. One suggests it was captured in Ponta Grossa, another claims Ceilândia. One version even suggests the picture originated from France. 

The fact that no one seems to know where exactly this image originated from is the main reason behind people’s staunch skepticism. Personally, while I too believe this is most-likely a hoax, I’m still very much interested in hearing you thoughts on this image. Do you think it shows a real Werewolf? Or is this just a poorly executed hoax?

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[ordooracle]

Uh… willborden? Anything you feel the need to tell an Oracle? It’s not Carnivale so it probably isn’t Tracy…

[willborden]

Not It.  We mostly suck at the bipedal thing.  Like, hilariously suck. But given the power vacuum in that particular location of the world, it’s definitely Just Cause for a vacation if any ‘Netters are itching for a reason to take a trip.

[harriedwizard]

Ripping off a charity is cool, right?

http://teespring.com/new-never-die

That shirt is EXCLUSIVELY for the WorldBuilders charity but this TeeFury clown (or others from the same circus) keeps trying to sell it for his, her, their profit.

Need Team Dresden to spread the word: if you want one of these shirts, check the WorldBuilders webpage. Anyone else selling it needs to be called on it.

This charity helps feed impoverished families around the world. Stealing from them - that’s what this is - is so wrong I’m surprised the Knights haven’t hunted them down. It’s some Denarian-level crap.

I’d appreciate some help, guys.

Harry

[willborden]

http://www.worldbuilders.org/ An artist donated their work, on short notice, to benefit that charity, at Rothfuss’ behest and with Butcher’s permission. It is NOT for sale.  Dick move, TeeSpring person.

Do not BUY that shirt. I want to see someone in that freaking Super Butters shirt and KNOW they gave to Worldbuilders and got it as a reward.  I don’t want to wonder whether they got scammed.

[ordooracle]

Like the Scoobies on Buffy, we’re hot on the trail of another mystery! I’ve got folks following up.

willborden - any thoughts?

[willborden]

Yeah, one: that you’re never going to let me live down how long it took me to put two and two together a couple years ago.

[harriedwizard]

Hey Harry, big fan...I'm just wondering, why do you sign your Tumblr posts with your name like my mom (still) signs her texts? You know we know it's you by your little picture in the corner, right? Just a fan trying to be helpful. ;)

Sometimes - especially after I’ve destroyed one of Will’s devices or something from the Nevernever’s tried to destroy me - Will or Georgia speaks up for me. So I got in the habit of making sure people know it’s me.

That was a long way to go to call me a mother, man. Just saying.

Dresden

[willborden]

I usually sign "Will" if I'm posting on Harry's account.

Unless I'm adding pink glitter hearts and kitten banners Molly found to Harry's Twitter.

Then Georgia grounds us both.

[unseelieaccords]

Now I’m envisioning Aliens over Chicago and Harry just looking up at them and going “Hexus” 

And suddenly ALL the spaceships going in to shut down mode as everything breaks and they’re coming down.

Which is kind of like the avengers too.

[darkthold-deactivated20220727]

Thanks to you I now want to see a quip battle between Harry Dresden and Tony Stark.

[unseelieaccords]

Do it!

[xserpx]

I feel like Tony & Dresden would start off like, “Hey.” “Hey.” And then you’d come back 10 minutes later and the entire city would be on fire. And you’d look at them like “What the fuck?” And they’d just point to each other and go, “It was his fault.”

[theacornscribe]

My first thought was….”wouldn’t harry just hex the armor into uselessness?” but then I thought “if anyone could figure out a way to protect against the murphionic field, it would be Tony”

[theacornscribe]

ok, now I’m picturing Harry and Tony meeting regularly for testing.

Tony: “Ok…I think I got it this time…”

Harry:  “come on Tony, we’ve already done this a hundred times.  I know you’re a genius, but you aren’t going to figure it out.  People have been trying for decades!”

Tony: “They weren’t me.  So, I have the Murphionic filter hooked up, and the test sensors wired to the analog readouts.  Do you’re thing…”

*ZORCH*

Harry: “I told you! Do you realized you could feed a village in africa for a year with what you’re spending on doing this?”

Tony: “Pepper takes care of the charitable stuff, this is for science!”

[notactuallyherenotreally]

I have just one thing to add to this: Steve as a Knight of the Cross

[unseelieaccords]

“There’s only one God ma’am and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t dress like that.”

[theacornscribe]

I’m picturing Steve being offered a sword…

“Thank you all the same, but I’m more of a shield guy…”

[theacornscribe]

Stars and stones… I didn’t catch the pun there till after I posted it

[gehayi]

Picture:

Mouse curling up next to Bruce or Natasha or Bucky every time that they feel that everything they’ve done or been or are is too much to deal with. Thomas Raith and Thor commiserating with each other over their magical and troublemaking little brothers. Bob the Skull meeting JARVIS. (Well, Bob is a spirit of air and intellect, so he basically IS an arcane computer.)

[harriedwizard]

I’m Harry Dresden, and I approve this message.

Dresden

[padawanmolly]

I’m Molly Carpenter, and I conditionally approve this message, with the caveat that it needs more me.  Maybe I could team up with Scarlet Witch?

Somewhere in Edinburgh, The Merlin just burst into uncontrollable tears and does not know why.

[willborden]

I'm gonna need Marci to draw this, DC-versus-Marvel style.

[ordooracle]

It’s official - Paranet: Declassified is a Thing. Our first case? Somewhat less than auspicious, but clearly willborden needs our help. Paranetizens to the rescue!

[willborden]

I keep having nightmares about trying to close Pandora's box.

[willborden]

I asked the others and none of them answered yet, so I'll ask the sensible one. How hard would you laugh if it turned out Mab's interested in Harry because she's his Grandmother, and/or has a crush on him? xD

As the sensible one, I lived such a happy life without ever having contemplated either of these possibilities, let alone both of them with a slash between them. Thank god Mac’s is still open.

[harriedwizard]

How do I feel about this?

Not…exactly the way I felt after I saw Shagnasty with my sight, but it’s pretty freaking close.

Dresden

[padawanmolly]

With so many amazing women in your life, why are internet people so determined to incest-ship you? You grew up in the Ozarks, not the Appalachians.

[harriedwizard]

I’m just going to be over here off the interwebs, not killing another of Billy’s electronic thingies. 

Dresden

[willborden]

This keeps up and we're going to have to start warding the Speak'n'Spell.