Flash Goddess

Former Captain of the 2nd Division Former Supreme Commander of the Onmitsukidō Currently chillin' as a cat. Main blog: http://saranel.tumblr.com/

[saranel]

Eyyyyy I’m not dead

Good grief, it’s been a while.

I know I went on semi-hiatus waaaaaay back in March, but I’ve been basically off the grid since early July, I think?  I really only consistently update instagram and that’s it.  Still not back in any sense of the word (not even to update my empty queue), that’s not happening till early-mid September, but I wanted to give you all a long-overdue update and let you know what’s up:

1. Y’all know about the little stray we found back in May.  She’s been doing great, she’s huge now, all kitty-sized and more playful than ever, and she’s teething, and you don’t even wanna see the state of my limbs, man, it’s not pretty.

Can’t recall if I ever mentioned that here, but we decided to call her Buffy:

2. I’ve talked about my never-ending thesis here and there, and it’s finally almost over but I’m really sprinting down the finish line right now, it needs to be done by the end of this month and I’m spending almost all my free time fine-tuning it.  This is basically the reason for the early to mid-September date, I need to finish it by the end of August, then prep my presentation and defend it, so there’s still some work to be done.

3. I know I also mentioned the job, which is going really well!  I used to have a lot more free time during the day to take a break and either goof off or write, but I’ve been placed in high-volume projects lately and I basically have zero free time that isn’t a break, and breaks are spent playing with the little fur-monster so she doesn’t get bored and take it out on our limbs.

3.5 I AM AN OLD WOMAN NOW, I SLEEP FROM 10:30 ‘CAUSE I HAVE TO GET UP AT 5:30, FFS, THIS IS SERIOUSLY IMPEDING ON MY CROSS-ATLANTIC/CONTINENTAL/TIMEZONE-CHALLENGED FRIENDSHIPS. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.

4. Iiiiii don’t think I’ve mentioned it here, but I’ve also been preparing for a move.  Which meant browsing for furniture, buying said furniture, assembling said furniture (’cause IKEA, lol) which obviously took the longest, since both my partner and I work and our free hours where we weren’t both exhausted are limited.  Add all the other headaches associated with sprucing up a place from the ground up, and you get an idea of how hectic it’s been.  We’re almost done now, so that will be one fewer headache to deal with, exciting though it’s been.  My wallet and my back are crying out for a break.

So that’s about it!  I really wish I could be here for Ishihime week especially ;-; but I honestly can’t afford to goof off now.  I’ll be back to posting (and eventually writing!) in a month or so.  Believe me, no-one is more impatient to get back to it than I am, buuuuut priorities ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’ve had a lot on my plate for a while and it’s all reaching its peak now.

My sincerest apologies if I’ve missed your asks/PMs, I’ll be back soon.

Much love ♡

[yoruichisuggestions]

OOC: Reblogging from my main ‘cause I’ve seen some activity in the comm (YAY) and I wanted you guys to know I’m still a month away from having the time to join in the fun

[hirakosuggestions]

why dont you kiss aizen-sama's ass

Because it’s GROSS

[shunsuisuggestions]

#have you sEEN his greasy ass hair?

…not that I disagree with the sentiment, Hirako-kun, but that is an awfully specific statement to make, innit?

[hirakosuggestions]

C'mon! You can just tell by looking at it! It’s like he uses the world’s greasiest hair gel

[yoruichisuggestions]

That statement was, like, one misplaced hyphen away from being truly Awkward™

[tessaisuggestions]

Tenchou. Unfortunately, I will be running errands all day today. I am leaving right now. I trust you will keep the shop intact and tidy in my absence. @uraharasuggestions @yoruichisuggestions @hiyorisuggestions

[hiyorisuggestions]

You may be unsurprised to find out I’ve lost a lot of good phones this way.

Also, you know what’s the most enraging thing in all this??? LAB BUDDY PINKY PROMISE. 

YOU

ARE

SO 

DUMB

[yoruichisuggestions]

Oh, is that really not a thing, then?  Because I distinctly remember @uraharasuggestions telling me all about it back when he was first assigned to the twelfth.  He said you guys hit it off from the get-go and told me all sorts of stories about how you had sleepovers where you swapped hair-care tips and decided to become blood siblings.  

Was this information not accurate?

[aizensamasuggestions]

Where did everybody go? Is this blog still active? Are you guys still active?

//OOC: I haven’t seen a lot of activity.  I’ve been keeping this blog open just in case there’s a surge in interest, but people seem to have drifted away.  It makes me very sad, honestly.  I enjoyed this community when it was thriving and I feel that Kubo-sensei’s badly-handled ending destroyed people’s desire to continue role-playing in his world. I mean, think about my character.  Aizen is supposedly back in jail after having spouted some nonsense about hope. WTF.  That’s not the Aizen I loved. So, to play in character right now would be a betrayal of a lot of the things I adore about our wicked, twisted Aizen Sousuke.

//If people come back, I will happily consider playing again, but it will depend on if the last couple of chapters are considered canon by the people playing. 

// :-( Sorry. 

[orihimesuggestions]

//I second this. To be perfectly honest, I reject the end wholeheartedly, I cannot see any of the characters being even remotely happy with the deal they got (what happened to ambitious, clever, quirky Orihime?) and to have seen Tite Kubo treat the characters I love in such a way, neglecting their character arcs for an oversimplified and cliché epilogue) felt like a personal betrayal (what even ARE Orihime’s powers? I want answers, Kubo, and not in the form of some hasty afterthought in some novel because frankly if you couldn’t find a way to fit it into the narrative that is shoddy storytelling). Added to the fact that I received abuse from a certain corner of the fandom for questioning Orihime’s happiness in the epilogue, it did rather dull my enthusiasm.

However, despite Kubo’s failures, I still love the series. Early Orihime, before she became a satellite love-interest and her personality was erased by her own creator, was a gift. I keep on meaning to post more on this blog because I enjoyed playing her so much, and I refuse to let a certain corner of the fandom (who often, in my opinion, do the girl a disservice by ignoring some of her best traits) have a monopoly on her.

If I were to post more, would any of the wonderful community be willing to interact with me? I have missed all of you.

And really, where else would flutter-offs be a standard occurrance, Aizen? ;)

[yoruichisuggestions]

OOC: Thirded, because I, too, have missed this community something fierce.  Personal feelings re: the ending aside, the problem (the way I see it) is that with the manga over, it leaves characters with little material to react to.  Part of what kept the community going was commentary on the weekly manga events, so a lull in activity (big or small) was bound to happen either way.

That having been said, I would definitely be up to posting more on this blog. Since opinions on the ending and personal headcanons are bound to vary, I think it might be a good idea (assuming other members are up for it) to choose a point in time prior to the end and just... be forever stuck in a limbo, of sorts xD 

[tessaisuggestions]

Bonus: Guess the 70s hit!

[hiyorisuggestions]

I can name that tune. It’s called GET A ROOM YOU WEIRDOS.

[yoruichisuggestions]

..............

..... @uraharasuggestions forgot to disable the camera, I see.  THANKS A LOT FOR TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THAT, @tessaisuggestions.

Either way, you can still choose not to snoop in, Hiyori.  Just sayin’

[tessaisuggestions]

Indeed, esteemed customers, you guessed it right! It was David Bowie and Mick Jagger’s “Dancing in the Street” cover duet! And, @yoruichisuggestions, you will be happy to find we’ve got it all on film…! …Yoru-ichi-dono? Yoruichi-dono, are you alright? @uraharasuggestions, @hirakosuggestions

[yoruichisuggestions]

…………………Hnnn?

….oh, film?  

Yes.

Film is good.

*keeps muttering to self*

[tessaisuggestions]

Urahara Shouten and Visored GUESS THE 80s SONG CHALLENGE!  Can you guess the 80s hit, if not by the lyrics then surely by the memorable dance moves:

[hiyorisuggestions]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA THIS MUST BE SO EMBARRASSING FOR YOU TWO DUMB BALDIES

Man the 80′s were amazing

[yoruichisuggestions]

….They don’t look even remotely embarrassed to me.

In fact, I’m sort of wondering what @uraharasuggestions and @hirakosuggestions would be doing if there wasn’t a camera pointed straight at them. 

[tessaisuggestions]

“They don’t even look remotely embarrassed to me”

Well, we did all make it through the 80s…

“#GET #A #ROOM” 

I’m afraid joining in with @lisasuggestions‘ wolf-whistling was perhaps not the best way to discourage them…

[yoruichisuggestions]

I--

*coughs*

Er...

I’ll be in my bunk

*clears throat* 

So, um... this is all on camera, yes?  

...for blackmail purposes, of course.

[tessaisuggestions]

Urahara Shouten and Visored GUESS THE 80s SONG CHALLENGE!  Can you guess the 80s hit, if not by the lyrics then surely by the memorable dance moves:

[hiyorisuggestions]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA THIS MUST BE SO EMBARRASSING FOR YOU TWO DUMB BALDIES

Man the 80′s were amazing

[yoruichisuggestions]

....They don’t look even remotely embarrassed to me.

In fact, I’m sort of wondering what @uraharasuggestions and @hirakosuggestions would be doing if there wasn’t a camera pointed straight at them. 

[saranel]

Clean Monday

Happy Clean Monday to any of my followers who celebrate it!

Gonna spend the day cooking (and eating ofc :p)

Hope every one of you who celebrates this has a fun day, filled with music and excellent food .

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll go sample my freshly made Halva ♡   

[yoruichisuggestions]

OOC: Reblogging from my main to wish anyone who celebrates it a fun Clean Monday!

[byakuyasuggestions]

alright kuchiki-taichou, kuchiki siblings, shihoin siblings, or shiba siblings? I'm basically asking who are the better and dare I say cooler, noble siblings and WHY

Well, the answer is quite obvious, do you not think?

The Shiba are bumbling buffoons disguised as nobles. @kukakusuggestions is as crude as she is vicious and she is, admittedly, really rather ferocious. 

The Shihoin… well I do not believe that there is much I need to explain for this. Whilst @yushirosuggestions seems respectable enough, holding the honour of his family even after his sister dragged it through the metaphorical mud, well, as I’ve already said @yoruichisuggestions is a complete contradiction to noble stature. 

Finally, the Kuchiki. @rukiasuggestions and I are a perfect example of a bond between two noble siblings. Our disposition and grace carries us above the other’s. Not to mention Rukia has more intelligence and coolness, she does wield Sode no Shirayuki, after all in a strand of her hair than all of the Shiba and Shihoin siblings combined. It really is quite obvious, even considering the facts of Rukia’s true heritage and… the ryoka incident would likely give us the appearance of not being so. 

As a sibling, however, I cannot hope to undermine the bond any of the mentioned relationships share. The other’s may not quite excel when considering them as noble siblings, but I cannot speak for the bond any of them share, for I, myself, cannot pretend to be aware of what that may be for each of them. 

[yoruichisuggestions]

Whilst @yushirosuggestions seems respectable enough, holding the honour of his family even after his sister dragged it through the metaphorical mud

Um, excuse you?  That was only for, like, a hundred years, but then I totally fixed it when I proved I was never a traitor.

Bam, family honor restored.

[byakuyasuggestions]

How typical of you to think it that easy.

[yoruichisuggestions]

Why does it need to be complicated?  Family honor sullied after daughter is branded traitor > daughter goes on to prove innocence > stain on family honor gone > PROFIT

I never did anything else to dishonor my family.  I did my job, I led my clan, I reached the peak of my profession, and I trained the woman who went on to succeed me.  And I kinda helped save the world?  Twice?  There’s nothing else to pin on me.

[jushirosuggestions]

…I don’t mean to speak out of turn here, and I certainly won’t claim any in-depth knowledge on the subject, but… Bya-kun? Yoruichi-san? Why can’t your families all be cool…? I certainly think you’re all cool…!

[yoruichisuggestions]

*points at @byakuyasuggestions* He started it!  That’s right, I told dad on you, Byakuya-bō

Also, Byakuya, I did not leave everything up to @yushirosuggestions.  My parents are still very much alive, and @shaolinsoifonsuggestions was the one to take up the mantle until he’s ready to do so himself.

Plus, he kinda laid the smackdown on a Sternritter.  Wouldn’t exactly call him a child, anymore. My honor’s doing juuuust fine.

[byakuyasuggestions]

alright kuchiki-taichou, kuchiki siblings, shihoin siblings, or shiba siblings? I'm basically asking who are the better and dare I say cooler, noble siblings and WHY

Well, the answer is quite obvious, do you not think?

The Shiba are bumbling buffoons disguised as nobles. @kukakusuggestions is as crude as she is vicious and she is, admittedly, really rather ferocious. 

The Shihoin… well I do not believe that there is much I need to explain for this. Whilst @yushirosuggestions seems respectable enough, holding the honour of his family even after his sister dragged it through the metaphorical mud, well, as I’ve already said @yoruichisuggestions is a complete contradiction to noble stature. 

Finally, the Kuchiki. @rukiasuggestions and I are a perfect example of a bond between two noble siblings. Our disposition and grace carries us above the other’s. Not to mention Rukia has more intelligence and coolness, she does wield Sode no Shirayuki, after all in a strand of her hair than all of the Shiba and Shihoin siblings combined. It really is quite obvious, even considering the facts of Rukia’s true heritage and… the ryoka incident would likely give us the appearance of not being so. 

As a sibling, however, I cannot hope to undermine the bond any of the mentioned relationships share. The other’s may not quite excel when considering them as noble siblings, but I cannot speak for the bond any of them share, for I, myself, cannot pretend to be aware of what that may be for each of them. 

[yoruichisuggestions]

Whilst @yushirosuggestions seems respectable enough, holding the honour of his family even after his sister dragged it through the metaphorical mud

Um, excuse you?  That was only for, like, a hundred years, but then I totally fixed it when I proved I was never a traitor.

Bam, family honor restored.

[byakuyasuggestions]

How typical of you to think it that easy.

[yoruichisuggestions]

Why does it need to be complicated?  Family honor sullied after daughter is branded traitor > daughter goes on to prove innocence > stain on family honor gone > PROFIT

I never did anything else to dishonor my family.  I did my job, I led my clan, I reached the peak of my profession, and I trained the woman who went on to succeed me.  And I kinda helped save the world?  Twice?  There’s nothing else to pin on me.

[kenpachisuggestions]

Why aren’t @yoruichisuggestions and @aizensamasuggestions tagging me in fucking long philosophical debates lik wut dude have the body snatchers replaced u

[aizensamasuggestions]

An excellent question.

[yoruichisuggestions]

@kenpachisuggestions​ I might have, but the way it usually works is I’m mindin’ my own business, then @aizensamasuggestions realizes it’s been 5 minutes since he last blamed someone else for his actions (i.e. myself and a few other choice individuals), and then at some point you usually come up.

So…  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

#Given what I have seen on Tessai’s blog #I suspect the cat is far too busy playing footsie with the scientist to be bothered with anything like the outside world #Always works to my advantage however

Excuse you, footsie takes a lot of concentration to pull off properly. Not that I’m acknowledging that what you may or may not have seen (and clearly misinterpreted) fits the definition.   

[aizensamasuggestions]

Oh, look who woke up and deigned to join us again…

I would have said, “Look what the cat dragged in,” but that seems somewhat redundant.

And, I do so appreciate how twisty your logic is, Lady Shihōin. I believe you would be quite expert at these ‘alt-facts,’ given that you begin this argument by telling me you never start arguments and then proceed to start one by insulting me by saying that I start all the fights due to my apparent cowardice and inability to take responsibility for my own actions.

Perhaps there’s a job for you in America’s capitol city? 

[yoruichisuggestions]

As the cat in this scenario, I am the one who drags, Aizen. (OOC: Holy dated references, batman)

[...] you begin this argument by telling me you never start arguments and then proceed to start one by insulting me

Wha--! I resent that, I never said a single mean thing, only the truth. It’s not my fault you get so touchy.

Perhaps there’s a job for you in America’s capitol city? #Though in all honesty I don't see you fitting in #Too headstrong You'd be the sort to persist after given a warning and whatnot

...you lost me somewhere after ‘job.’  I’ll go on missions (greater good and all, or what have you), but if I wanted a job, I’d have stuck around in Soul Society.

[nanaosuggestions]

Nanao you're so sexy. Help me please, I need you on my life

I…hmmm…I’m not sure how to respond to this. Perhaps you meant to direct this to @yoruichisuggestions or @matsumotosuggestions? 

…unless of course @shunsuisuggestions put you up to this. In which case I have some words for you sir.

[shunsuisuggestions]

I solemnly swear that I had absolutely nothing to do with this. Honest.

…but I must say, @peppermintbutler99, you do have excellent taste! Though my most lovely and intelligent Nanao-chan’s virtues extend far beyond her appearance, of course.

[yoruichisuggestions]

*nods approvingly* Nice, @shunsuisuggestions, nice.

Also, @nanaosuggestions?  I say this in the nicest way possible, but girl, get a mirror.  And if you’re still confused after that, I shall direct you to this.

[shunsuisuggestions]

I’m glad you approve, @yoruichisuggestions… *surreptitiously wipes sweat from brow*

(psst Yoruichi-san do you think I should get @nanaosuggestions a mirror for her birthday this year? Like, one of those nice dressing tables? I’m fairly certain Nanao-chan hasn’t gotten any new furniture for her quarters since we moved to the First Division, and you know how terribly boring the usual stuff is…)

[yoruichisuggestions]

I don’t see how that could be in any way misconstrued!  I say go ahead; it’s a toughtful gift, I’m sure she’ll love it.

[kyokasuigetsusuggestions]

We suggest

eating breakfast every day

[yoruichisuggestions]

But what about second breakfast?

[kyokasuigetsusuggestions]

Yes.

Yes second breakfast is good.

And elevensies too.

[yoruichisuggestions]

I would reiterate that I like you, @kyokasuigetsusuggestions but I’m always wary of what that means re: your master.

[kyokasuigetsusuggestions]

We disagree with his latest political views and we have decided to cut our ties with him until they change.

[yoruichisuggestions]

Nice, now I can like you guilt-free  👍 👍 👍

[aizensamasuggestions]

My “political” views, @kyokasuigetsusuggestions? What pray tell are those?

Also, please don’t make friends with @yoruichisuggestions…. I absolutely do not want her touching you.

[yoruichisuggestions]

*narrows eyes*

*slooooooowly moves index finger toward @kyokasuigetsusuggestions*

[aizensamasuggestions]

Acting Soul King* Executive Order #4: Henceforth not only will all yokai and/or shape-shifters will be outlawed, a bounty will be placed on their heads.  

[yoruichisuggestions]

Well, seeing as the last time you were directly responsible for me going on the run it all ended with you suffering a humiliating defeat, I’m game.

[aizensamasuggestions]

Let me take a moment to enjoy the fact that you see to have accepted my alternative fact universe wherein I actually have the authority to issue such royal edits.

Mmmmmm.

Very delicious, indeed.

[shunsuisuggestions]

…are you seriously holding press conferences from Muken now Sousuke-kun? Seriously?

[aizensamasuggestions]

Fake news.

Obviously, if @yoruichisuggestions is responding to my authority as Soul King, I am Soul King. Are you doubting the Lady Shihōin?

[yoruichisuggestions]

Obviously, if @yoruichisuggestions is responding to my authority as Soul King

Obviously. And if I might be so bold, I think Aizen has succeeded bigly in that position. 

[kyokasuigetsusuggestions]

We suggest

eating breakfast every day

[yoruichisuggestions]

But what about second breakfast?

[kyokasuigetsusuggestions]

Yes.

Yes second breakfast is good.

And elevensies too.

[yoruichisuggestions]

I would reiterate that I like you, @kyokasuigetsusuggestions but I’m always wary of what that means re: your master.

[kyokasuigetsusuggestions]

We disagree with his latest political views and we have decided to cut our ties with him until they change.

[yoruichisuggestions]

Nice, now I can like you guilt-free  👍 👍 👍

[byakuyasuggestions]

alright kuchiki-taichou, kuchiki siblings, shihoin siblings, or shiba siblings? I'm basically asking who are the better and dare I say cooler, noble siblings and WHY

Well, the answer is quite obvious, do you not think?

The Shiba are bumbling buffoons disguised as nobles. @kukakusuggestions is as crude as she is vicious and she is, admittedly, really rather ferocious. 

The Shihoin… well I do not believe that there is much I need to explain for this. Whilst @yushirosuggestions seems respectable enough, holding the honour of his family even after his sister dragged it through the metaphorical mud, well, as I’ve already said @yoruichisuggestions is a complete contradiction to noble stature. 

Finally, the Kuchiki. @rukiasuggestions and I are a perfect example of a bond between two noble siblings. Our disposition and grace carries us above the other’s. Not to mention Rukia has more intelligence and coolness, she does wield Sode no Shirayuki, after all in a strand of her hair than all of the Shiba and Shihoin siblings combined. It really is quite obvious, even considering the facts of Rukia’s true heritage and… the ryoka incident would likely give us the appearance of not being so. 

As a sibling, however, I cannot hope to undermine the bond any of the mentioned relationships share. The other’s may not quite excel when considering them as noble siblings, but I cannot speak for the bond any of them share, for I, myself, cannot pretend to be aware of what that may be for each of them. 

[yoruichisuggestions]

Whilst @yushirosuggestions seems respectable enough, holding the honour of his family even after his sister dragged it through the metaphorical mud

Um, excuse you?  That was only for, like, a hundred years, but then I totally fixed it when I proved I was never a traitor.

Bam, family honor restored.