a child of the stars

"You have a bedtime?" Valor asked with a raised eyebrow, because focusing on that was better than focusing on the fact that they would probably never see each other again.

"Oh- Here." He picked the fabric up from where it had slipped onto the floor and stood.

This . . . this really was it, wasn't it?

He didn't want this to end.

#goldenbeastkeeper #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {verse} trapped beneath these bones #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {valor} first friend in forever #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {ic} in(terstellar) character #// thread-end? or probs close to it aaahhhhh aaahaaauuuhhh

❝ No, but... ❞ He turned, gazing in the direction of the window. ❝ some of my friends used to. And they'd get real upset about having to go to sleep, because that meant we couldn't play anymore that day. ❞ He closed his eyes, form moving to sit upon the disc like a chair. ❝ They were sad I didn't need to sleep, too, because for me it'd be way longer before we could play again. ❞

They faced Valor again, shrugging. ❝ I napped when they slept, even though I didn't hafta, so that way, it was like no time passed at all when we woke up. It's like we were never apart! ❞

He eyed the sheet that covered his tablet more often than not, huffing. Realistically, this was necessary, even if he didn't like it... the way Titan babies hated going to bed at the end of the day, but... maybe... with any luck...

❝ If we get to see each other again someday, even if its not for a super duper long time, maybe it'll feel like our time apart was also just a looong dream. ❞ Collector offered, not... one hundred percent believing it themself, but... he wanted it to be true. He wanted it more than anything.

❝ G-goodnighty night, Golden Guard, ❞ They pretended like they didn't just choke on their words, glancing again at the sheet cover, ❝ and don't let the bug demons bite. ❞

Valor returned his smile with one that was similarly bittersweet.

Titan, he didn't want to go.

But he had to. If he didn't get back before Lord Belos is, then he'd die now rather than . . . sometime later.

Titan, he didn't want to go.

But he did things he didn't want to do all the time.

He swallowed thickly.

". . . I should go . . ."

He didn't get up when he said it, even though he should have. Just a bit longer. Just a bit longer.

Dragging this out was probably only making it worse.

#// You dont have a bedtime!! youre a space creature!#goldenbeastkeeper #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {verse} trapped beneath these bones #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {valor} first friend in forever #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {ic} in(terstellar) character

The Collector glanced down at the floor once more, letting it sink in, really sink in - that this was the last time they might ever see one another... not only for a long time, but maybe for all time.

His eyes drooped. Why was this so hard? He had seen people for the last time before - the Titans, his siblings... he didn't know it was a goodbye at those times, and he also knew it wasn't gonna be forever until he saw them again, but... maybe the fact he was aware this time around was what made it seem so, so superly unfair.

Whatever. They couldn't do anything about it. Not right now, not like... this.

They sighed, slipping on a calm, unbothered facade. ❝ Yeah... I guess you're right, you should go, even if I reaaally don't want you to. 'Sokay, I'm up past my bedtime anyway. ❞ They clapped soundlessly. ❝ Where's my lil' disc blanket at? Collector needs a nap. ❞

. . . Huh.

He looked away when the Collector said he was never mean to Hope. They didn't . . . they didn't know. They didn't know that he was the one who-

"Months," he clarified in a quiet tone.

Despite . . . despite not knowing the specifics of what happened to Hope, it was still . . . wild to hear the Collector say all this. He . . . he really liked all this stuff about him? That much? Genuinely?

"I . . ." Valor's voice wavered. "I won't ever forget, either. Pinky swear?" Since the Collector said it first . . .

He lifted his hand from the floor so that he could make a pinky promise, touching the tip of his pinky back against the Collector.

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❝ Months. ❞ The Collector repeated, even though he swore it felt much, much longer than that. Still... that was months worth of friendship and companionship the likes of which he hadn't seen in eons. Yes, the Titanlings were his bestest little buddies ever, no doubt about it, but they were also mostly littl'uns. Valor was... well, he was closer to Collector's level, he liked to think. The fact that it was all going to go away soon...

They blinked at Valor for a moment, shocked to see him be the one to initiate a pinky swear. It was so rare for anyone to indulge them in their whimsical little quirks, so for their first friend in so long to do so on his own accord meant... a lot.

A closed-eye smile that didn't fully reach their eyes spread across their face, and while tight and stiff, there was real, genuine, bittersweet joy behind it, too. He looked back at his friend once more and held his pinky out in turn, and even if their finger couldn't physically wrap around Valor's own, they knew that didn't make it any less meaningful.

❝ Yeah, we... we'll both never forget. I pinky swear it. ❞

mellowsmuses

Collector tilted their head at the question. Huh? Of course they were okay, what could King mean by -

Oh.

There was that weird eye stuff again.

Collector brought a hand up to his face, where sure enough he felt a tear start to escape his eye, letting the hand linger there before wiping it away. He didn't mean to - or even notice that he'd started to cry a little.

What had began as a relaxing night watching the stars go by with King, going through all sorts of diagrams and books lent to them by Eda about the different constellations in the Boiling Isles' night sky - had become something melancholy in the Collector's mind.

They used to sit and watch the sky with baby Titans all the time, telling them stories of their time in the cosmos with the Archivists. It was such a happy collection of memories, now tainted by the knowledge that the other Titans - their old best friends - were gone forever.

But... it wasn't just sadness about that, they didn't think. They were definitely feeling something close to sad, they thought, but they were also.. happy? At the same time, to be able to watch the stars with a friend again.

❝ Yeah, I'm... mostly okay, I think. I don't know. Emotions are confusing, ❞ he huffed, wiping his eyes with a sleeve once more, ❝ I... miss getting to study all the stars and stuff, but... I'm glad I get to look at all of 'em with you. ❞ He offered, turning his head to give a lopsided smile to his Titan friend.

[👑]: King approached his friend with their emotions in mind. Those big ole tears made him nervous for Collector's well-being. He minded to be gentle because, after all, tears stung to slide down your cheeks. He did wonder what could be making them upset King would be sure to ask them not because of fear but out of deep-rooted concern.

"Hey. It's okay to be sad. Yeah. Emotions are hard to figure out sometimes. Sometimes it's all a big mess. Sometimes we need someone to be with us through it."

He placed his paw/hand on Collector's small hand to show them he was right here with them.

He returned the sediment arms wrapping Collector up into a tight hug. "I'm glad I know you too."

#// THIS IS SO LATE. IM SO SORRY OH MY TITAN #found this going thru my activity tab and took psychic damage from it omggg #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {verse} live long & watch things pass #mellowsmuses #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {king} thats my best friend!#☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {IC} in(terstellar) character

The Collector sniffled, but looked on with curiosity as King put his paw over their hand. They blinked, once, twice - before a small smile appeared on his face.

❝ You're real good at this emotions thing, King. I got a lot to learn. ❞ He let out a light giggle, using his other arm to wipe his face on his sleeve. A few deep breaths in, and he released his arm, clasping his other hand over King's. ❝ And... I'm glad I get to learn it with you. ❞ The last of the tears were still welled up in his eyes, and he still felt some lingering sadness, but he felt much better now that he'd let some of the bad feelings out.

They turned their head to focus back on the starry night sky. ❝ Oh! Speaking of learning- ❞ He removed his hand that was over King's to point at the sky, leaving the one under it where it was. ❝ Do you have a favorite star? I don't think I ever even asked! ❞

Valor's eyes widened slightly as they put their hand over his. Huh. That . . .

Didn't feel bad.

He just . . . stared, at their shadowed hand. Was it because he couldn't actually feel it? Was that why it didn't feel bad? It . . . it felt nice, that they returned the gesture. Huh??? Why was this so different from when Lord Belos touched him?

Valor's gaze snapped from the Collector's hand to his face when he spoke. ". . . Huh?" That. What? That didn't make any sense. Why would he think that? "You . . . do?"

#goldenbeastkeeper #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {verse} trapped beneath these bones #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {valor} first friend in forever #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {IC} in(terstellar) character

He made no attempt to pull his hand back, but a resolute expression crossed his face, trying to put to words what he was thinking.

❝ Yeah! You've been on all these cool adventures as Golden Guard, and you come back and tell me about 'em, you don't keep it all to yourself. You're nice, and you never yell at me or tell me to be quiet, and you were never mean to... to baby beast either, ❞ Their face momentarily fell, ❝ and I've had a lot of fun these past few... uh, months? Years? ❞ They asked, he was pretty sure it wasn't too long based off what Hope looked like the few times he'd seen her, but they were never great with calculating mortal time, least of all after ages spent imprisoned.

❝ Whatever, I had a lot of fun learnin' new stuff about this planet, and hearing about your quests and stuff, and seeing out the window, and... and I'm gonna miss it... ❞ He trailed off, knowing that all he was doing was continuing to stave off the inevitable, ❝ and I wish there was more time, I wanted to play, but... I really won't ever, never, forget 'bout it all, even though I can't see you again. ❞

horrificmemes

Questions for Immortals/Ancients

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horrificmemes:

For ancient and/or immortal muses, here are some questions to build your headcanons!

😇Do you think you’ll ever experience an afterlife? 😷Do you have any weaknesses that could challenge your lifespan? 👥Have you met others like you? 👨‍👨‍👦Are you part of a family of ancients/immortals? 🎈Do you remember the start of your life? How long ago was it? 💔Is there anyone from your past that you missed for a long time? 😢Do you still think about people you knew years, even centuries, ago? 👶Do you have children? If you don’t, do you think they would be like you? 🍼 Would you ever consider having offspring with a mortal? 📕Do you ever run out of things to be curious about? 📗What is one of the most valuable things you’ve learned? 📘In the remainder of your life, what else do you hope to learn? 💀What is your opinion on death and mortality in general? 🥀Do you create bonds with mortals or avoid getting attached? ☹ Talk about your memory of a tragedy you’ve witnessed. 🖤Do you believe immortality changes someone for the worst? 🕗In your time, what has been one of the most interesting time periods? ⏳Do you ever wish you had a mortal lifespan? 😿Is there any one person you would sacrifice your immortality for? 🎁Name one thing that never gets old or loses its charm for you. 🔮Have you ever considered (or looked for) ways to end your immortality? 🤡How do you deal with avoiding suspicion while living forever? ✨Other than immortality, do you have other supernatural abilities? 🌱What is one thing about the world you’ve come to appreciate? 🌼Have you traveled? If so, name one place that you love the most. 💾Do you ever have trouble with new technology? 💗Is there one mortal in your life you will never forget? 🎼What is your opinion on how music, art, and culture has changed? 💕Do you think two immortals could handle one another’s company forever? 🙄How do you handle boredom and monotony? 💿What is one (or more) inventions you’re thankful exist in your current time? 👿Would you ever use your power and knowledge to destroy? 🌋Do you think you will be alive to see the end of the world? 🗻Do you ever want to escape society altogether for a while? 🤠Have you ever disguised yourself or gone by different names?

#☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {ask memes} i wanna play a new game

sakurainktale

Sleeping Stars🌌

#☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {amity} star student #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {self} a child of the stars #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {king} thats my best friend!#☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {francois} i don't like being alone

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Valor squeezed his eyes shut as the Collector laid out all of his own feelings that he never dared to say aloud. Never dared to admit. His own words were a hoarse whisper. "I know. I know I know I know I-"

He took a breath. "I don't want to, either." But what else was there? There was nothing. Even if he did run away, take the Collector and bolt, Lord Belos would find them. He was everywhere, he had scouts everywhere, there would be no chance of survival. So he had to keep surviving. Which meant he had to keep doing this and hope hope hope that he didn't mess up for long enough that things cooled down and he'd be allowed more leeway again.

Titan. He was dead, wasn't he?

Opening his eyes when the Collector spoke again, Valor looked down and . . . hesitated. There was a thing people did to comfort others, right? He never really understood it, because it always made him feel worse when Lord Belos did it with him, but he'd seen it a few times with witches and demons where it seemed to actually help. Maybe it would with the Collector, too . . . ?

Slowly, cautiously, he held his hand out over their shadowed form. He pulled back just slightly, still uncertain, before committing and placing it lightly down on the wood in front of him, ready to pull back the moment it seemed uncomfortable for the shadow in front of him.

". . . Thank you. For everything. I . . . I didn't know it was possible to be this comfortable around someone."

#goldenbeastkeeper #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {verse} trapped beneath these bones #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {valor} first friend in forever #// surprise surprise. SURPRISE SURPRIIIIISE #☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {IC} in(terstellar) character

He was mostly just venting, ranting even, about how upset he was about it all, but hearing his friend echo his thoughts, assuring him that he knew exactly how they were feeling and didn't like it or want it either... it felt a little less terrible.

His tense posture relaxed only slightly, and the Collector averted his gaze and looked down mutely, sitting figuratively and literally with the grave reality of their shared situation.

As such, they found their eyes widening at the tender, completely unfamiliar gesture. It wasn't really like Valor, and it was so unlike anyone in their life they had known thus far. The kindness of it all...

He looked back up, full-moon pupils wobbling at Valor as they took one of their own shadowy hands and rested it atop his own to the best of his ability.

❝ Tha-thank you too, for bein' my friend! I-I think you're the nicest, coolest, smartest, funnest Golden Guard there ever was, and... and I pinky swear I won't ever, ever forget you. ❞

//Going through my oldest (2013) roleplay blog again w/ some friend here are the highlights

The roleplay where my characters’ found family (played by two other people) had a child and I inserted myself into their roleplay like a hundred fucking replies in to The Baby Thread and added on my characters commentary despite the fact that it was not my place to do so, I being this up every time because it’s still absolutely bat shit crazy 12 years later

Also my characters found father’s faceclaim was Andrew Garfield

There was a ship between two characters, one canon and one OC, and at some point the two of them, uh. got into the bathtub together? and filled it with… tea… and started doing… stuff. in. the bathtub. of tea.

There was a love triangle between a canon character, a different canon character, and an OC, and my character was in love with the first two, and like, entered a trio with the latter two?? despite being being in love with only the first two Canon characters, who were not yet dating properly

#☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {ooc} out of this world

amaisms

MIRACULOUS LADYBUG | Ep. Conformation Requested! Feel free to edit as needed

★ One day, they'll understand that we did this all for their own good. ★ Take care of the poison while I prepare the remedy. ★ You'll have nothing more to do with my son! ★ We'll see about that! ★ I need to free him, I mean… to talk to him. ★ His father won't tell you a thing, will he? ★ Aren't you going to eat something before you leave? ★ But breakfast is the most important meal of the day! ★ There's no reason to worry. ★ I was just heading out to meet up with my friends. ★ Ah, I've gotta tell you, I had the most horrible nightmare. ★ I've gotta hide at your place! ★ Your secret identity! ★ Oh no, it'll be even worse if I hide at your place. ★ I've destroyed everything… it's my fault. ★ Let me out! ★ Open the door! ★ The process has launched. ★ We all have nightmares. ★ There are cameras everywhere! ★ I cannot transform... ★ I'm not in my right mind. ★ I'm too angry ★ If I ask for help, I'd have to give information that would jeopardize my secret identity. ★ We'll see each other again, my friend. ★ He's going to finally do it… ★ Let's move on to the next phase. ★ What if it was a prophetic dream? ★ What if the world is in danger? ★ Hey, wake up people, that thing's got you all hypnotized! ★ I can see you're stressed out. ★ I've given up on everything. My dreams, my ambitions, my morality. ★ But I never gave up on you, my love. ★ I only have a few hours left now… ★ Do you think I'd be monstrous enough to sacrifice a human being? ★ All these years working together and you really think that I'm a monster? ★ There's nothing you can do to stop me now. ★ I knew that you would betray me, ★ You will be loyal to me until the end, after all. ★ Just think of it as a horrible nightmare. ★ You can relax now… ★ You don't look well. I'll take you to the hospital! ★ I am beyond... all medicine. ★ Transform back, transform back! ★ So you two think you can do better than us?! ★ Such irony… they've personally provided me with the weapons to defeat them. ★ Take off your rings! ★ Doesn't feel like I really have a choice here, do I? ★ At least you can always count on the villains to find the superheroes.

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#☾⋆⁺₊⋆ {aesthetic} astral aesthetic

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