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Happy Munday! I’m like 2-3 weeks late but anyway a million years ago I made a Hana pony aka Opal Essence ✨
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Happy New Year and Happy Year of the Dragon!!!
This is such a great community, and I've continued to love it as the years go by. (been here a long time, lmao //sweats)
Just wanna say thank you for hanging in there with me despite my infrequent posting, and thank you for your stories and interactions in general!
Here's hoping this year is better and that I can reach out to more folks than I have before!
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Hey fam 👋
As I’m sure you might’ve noticed by now, my activity here has slowed to an occasional tumbleweed in the empty desert. 😅 I hate to admit it, but my muse for askblogging hasn’t been around for the past few months; which is a little embarrassing considering I was in the middle of rolling some minor plot out on some blogs lmao.
Rest assured, I haven’t abandoned askblogging altogether, I just haven’t been in the mood for it for a while. Needless to say, the brainworms have been throughly occupied by FFXIV and its grip is still quite firm on my throat.
I’ll still poke my head in here every now and then to catch up a little, but when I post and update on any of my blogs you’ll be sure to see it. For now, if you really need to reach me, you can have my Main & FFXIV Twitter:
Alternatively, if you have my discord (mutuals only please), you’re always welcome to send a message. Be warned that I’m quite timid and I’m very bad with small talk though. 😅
Until then, take care! 🙌
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Previously: Hana ordered a bowl of Kitsune Udon and Ray asked a rather deep question to which Hana responded with clarity. @pokitsune
Ray listens attentively. But, as Hana takes a pensive stop to think, his hands sneakily shifts to the x-transceiver behind the counter away from their view.
Sounds easy enough...
His attention is brought back to Hana as they started to talk once more. Other than a slight twitch at the words "I hated it-", Ray gives Hana his full attention..
It wasn't long until Rio came back.
She trots off, shooting a thoughtful glance over to Hana to see if her presence bothered them any longer. Nevertheless, she continues to do some "book keeping" away from Hana’s area–most likely to give them the reprieve from the cynophobia she was informed about.
After unpacking the groceries, Ray takes stock of what he has in front of him.
Hana has already humored him with a deep response to a heavy question, so to keep them waiting without food would just be rude. He’s going to have to work with what he’s got and take short cuts.
Short cuts or not, this was a delicate operation. Skipping the steps to soak the seaweed to boil it might risk a bitter and slimy stock if boiled too long. Take time too little to twice fry the tofu and you’ll end up with a sad addition of soggy tofu. He has to time it right…
The broth shimmers with golden clarity. The noodles look like they are not too firm and not too soft. While there may be traces of some of the spice falling to the bottom of the bowl, it looks complete and carefully concocted.
A tasteful addition of the necessary toppings sit proudly on top. The Inari-Age looks like it's not typical of what you'd expect from Kitsune Udon, but reminiscent of the sweet and salty taste despite its hardened and crispy texture.
This is the type of a lunch that will have you ready to take on the afternoon without feeling too bloated.
By all accounts, Ray thinks he did a pretty good job. He’s quite proud of himself for this one.
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Ask call!
Howdy! Reynard and Xavier are open for asks! They are characters belonging to my darling @pokitsune but I kinda hijacked 'em lmao.
Some hints I guess:
Reynard
- Who are you?
- What's your relationship with Chai?
- Why are you so awkward?
- Why was the wish silly?
- etc Idk I suck at making hints
Xavier (He will be annoyed/probably not answer if you're a guy.)
- Why are you so mean to Reynard?
- What's your relationship with Chai?
- Why are you so aggressive?
- What's your opinion on the wish?
- etc you can ask him anything but good luck
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{ Previously… }
Starflower
Small Dad says that the doctor says that I have a extra tummy where food doesn’t go but everything else does and that’s where all my bug friends go. I don’t eat Big a lot because he’s too big especially after I eat a lotta food. But I ate this morning so it’s ok.
Also, this is Big. His name is Big because he’s big.
( @askadelcatty )
ECLIPSE: "You have two stomachs?! That's so cool!" Eclipse stomped his front paws on the ground excitedly -- though only after checking that Big wasn't under his paws.
ECLIPSE: "I can't believe you have more bug friends than just Big, too! Gran'mama always makes me put bugs back whenever I try to catch them.... and Dad usually agrees with her.... but that's cool your dads let you keep them!" Suddenly, as if he had an idea, Eclipse put a paw up to his mouth.
ECLIPSE: "Maybe... I can sneak some bugs into the den tomorrow morning when I'm listening to the birds to have as friends..."
( Previously… )
Hana watched as the Rockruff walked off, taking note of her simple request. For a moment they felt bad for the inconvenience they might’ve caused the pair asking for something off-menu to be made specifically for them, but the Greninja seemed more than delighted to oblige. They pulled out their phone and wallet, wanting to tip ahead of time for going out their way to make the dish; when they noticed the cooks’ sign faced towards them.
…
It’s not the first time they’ve been asked this question, they’ve answered it more times than they care to remember. Even so, each time, they’ve had a different answer. Admittedly, it’s something they haven’t thought about in a while, at least a few…months? Years?? Decades???. Being a species who’s longevity can last well over a millennia, it’s easy to forget how different it is for other mortals bound by the laws of their own mortality.
Time moves differently for those forced to stand still.
Taking out some money and settling back into their seat, they looked back at the Greninja with a melancholy smile.
…
To be honest, it used to. Growing up, they don’t really tell you how different you are from everyone else when you’ve always been surrounded by others just like you. You just learn to accept it and call it a blessing, I guess.
I hated it, and to be honest I still do. You’re not immortal, but compared to everyone else you may as well be. I used to make a point not making friends with anyone with too short a lifespan than mine, especially humans. The kid you saw last week could be an elder the next, and all the while you haven’t aged a day. It’s…terrifying.
…
Well, I’m not about to sour the mood more than it already is, but long story short is that you find reasons to make the ride better, ‘cause it’s gonna be a long one anyway, so might as well make it worth it.
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Hey, I know it’s a bit ‘off menu’, but could I get a bowl of Kitsune Udon? I’ve been craving some lately and I’d figure I’d get some. - Hana
“How was supposed to know that? I was asleep. I’m only getting enough for one bowl, alright? You better not mess it up,” Rio says to Ray.
In a short moment, she’s got her delivery box on top of her back with the ingredient list inside. Before she starts to walk down the street, she turns to you.
Rio walks down the street and turns a corner, away from view. Ray takes his whiteboard:
He remembers you, even if Rio didn’t. It seems like he’s eager to try to please, especially after the first bowl you had here was… well it was okay.
It’s strange, you don’t remember showing him this form when you were first here.
He turns around to start prepping the ingredients. It won’t be too long before Rio comes back. Before he turns around to go to work, he pauses for an uncomfortable moment as if he’s contemplating on a decision.
He picks the whiteboard up again.
Is Tamashi still available for asks?
Hello! Tamashi is still around as a friend of Hana’s but won’t be very active on this blog for quite some time. I planned on moving him and most of a few others to @hodgepodgeofhooligans in the meantime If you’d still like to see him and others!
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Did some adopts for extra cash between asks and com sketching
They are $10 each. PayPal only.
#4 is currently on hold
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( @ Ivy ) Hmm…I guess I’ll ask the most obvious question. Shapeshifting is a natural ability for me, but for you it looks like it involves some extra work and even multiple sources, like a humans’ soul. Were you human in a past life, or did you find one on your own? Is the old form of this “soul” the form you take when you change shape or did you mold it into your preferred appearance? - Hana
TW: Death, Death mention below
Mod Note: Ivy's dialogue has been separated for easy understanding. Italics belong to the blue text box while non-italics belong to the red text box. Thank you.
{ Previously… }
Starflower
Small Dad says that the doctor says that I have a extra tummy where food doesn’t go but everything else does and that’s where all my bug friends go. I don’t eat Big a lot because he’s too big especially after I eat a lotta food. But I ate this morning so it’s ok.
Also, this is Big. His name is Big because he’s big.
( @askadelcatty )
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{ HodgepodgeofHooligans } - Star approaches Eclipse, staring at them for a moment before burping up a fairly large Hercules beetle at their feet. Somehow it’s alive, and very active! -
Though it took a moment for the Skitty to notice the skittering bug in front of him, he began his gentle pat down of the beetle at his feet. His ears twitched as he listened, before one swiveled in Starflower's direction.
"Cool hercules beetle. Whats his name? Also, did you burp him up? I only heard him skittering after you did. How did you do that without killing him?"
[ @pokitsune ]
{ Previously… }
Taking advantage of the dog’s bewilderment and scrambling to their feet, a glint in their eyes casted a spell over the kit as their body became enveloped in a pink hue, suddenly hurling the kit backwards into the safety of their embrace at a fair distance.
< ??? Used Extrasensory! >
“Ah!”
“…S-Small Dad?!”
Switching their focus back to the Arcanine before them, their glare casted another spell as the area around them suddenly became changed. The warm passing breeze of summer whipped into the sharp chill of an incoming winter blizzard as snow and hail pelted the area.
> ???’s Snow Warning activated! <
Clinging to some of their parents tails, the child struggles to see past the blizzard’s winds. Their bug companion quickly seeks shelter in its owners’ ruff.
“Small Dad…!”
( @lustrous-dawn )
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{ Previously… }
While the Arcanine was talking, Star had decided to roll themselves up off of the ground, shaking off the dust and taking a moment to relocate their pet beetle Big before picking them up and letting it crawl on their back. They were honestly getting very bored of these random strangers talking to them and a little hungry as well, thinking they should probably head back home for a snack.
…
Wait.
A Stink bug? What stink bug? Where???
Confused, Starflower looked around, then looked back at the Arcanine for a moment and followed his gesture to Big, who at this point was resting in their fur.
“St—“
“STINK BUG?!”
It was as if a switch had been flicked in that moment. One would’ve thought Star had used Hyper Voice with how loud they suddenly barked at the Arcanine! Whipping their tiny body around and huffing at the dog, they continued their barking in full force.
“BIG ISNT A STINK BUG, YOU BIG POOP-HEAD! STINK BUGS BELONG TO THE “PEN-TOMATO” FAMILY! BIG IS A HERCULES BEETLE AND THEY BELONG IN THE “DYE-NASTY” FAMILY!!”
They honestly couldn’t believe the nerve this dog had. The bugs were clearly two different species! They don’t even look alike! Aren’t they an adult? They’re supposed to know everything!
“BESIDES, BIG DOESN’T SMELL LIKE YOU DO, STINKY! HE DIDN’T CALL YOU NAMES SO YOU BETTER SAY SORRY!!”
Nearby, Stars’ screeching hadn’t gone unnoticed, quickly catching the ear of the older Vulpix as they whipped around toward the sound.
“Oh gods—“
Taking off towards the loud display, they clumsily burst through the brush and landed into the scene at a short distance, immediately focusing on the tiny kit in the middle of their tantrum apart from the dog sitting before them.
“STAR!!”
( @lustrous-dawn )
The Arcanine reeled from the kit's voice, his ears pinning against his skull, his fur fluffing out in startled surprise. The Vulpix had a set of lungs on them, sending Roshi into a tizzy as they screeched about their bug passionately. Roshi was way out of the depth, he should have realized it the moment he saw the little squirt all on their lonesome with a small bug. But what kind of individual would he be to leave a kid out by themselves in the forest?
Pen-Tomato?
Dye-nasty?
Fucking kid speak. Truth be told, The Arcanine hadn't a single clue of what the small kid was complaining about.
“BESIDES, BIG DOESN’T SMELL LIKE YOU DO, STINKY! HE DIDN’T CALL YOU NAMES SO YOU BETTER SAY SORRY!!”
The tick in his jaw became more evident once more, a show of fangs as he barked back. "I DO NOT SMELL, KID!" He roared. Not true. "AND I DIDN'T CALL YOUR BUG A NAME." What did he look like, yelling at some kid, but the Arcanine had gotten all riled up, spittle flying from his maw as he barked. "BUT FINE I AM SO-"
Roshi stopped in his tantrum as a loud sound registered in his ears. The sounds of leaves ruffling, twigs snapping. Alert, anger forgotten, he rose to all fours. Damn, his left eye acting up, a slight blur to the scene as he looked about, a mass of pink bounding towards them.
His hackles rose and then… he paused. It appeared awfully familiar to the Arcanine. No… He glanced between the kit and the pink vulpine shape closing the distance.
Star?
Family?
Roshi stopped, his expression darkening but he stood there, waiting. For once he wasn't sure what to do in this situation.
{ Previously… }
While the Arcanine was talking, Star had decided to roll themselves up off of the ground, shaking off the dust and taking a moment to relocate their pet beetle Big before picking them up and letting it crawl on their back. They were honestly getting very bored of these random strangers talking to them and a little hungry as well, thinking they should probably head back home for a snack.
…
Wait.
A Stink bug? What stink bug? Where???
Confused, Starflower looked around, then looked back at the Arcanine for a moment and followed his gesture to Big, who at this point was resting in their fur.
“St—“
“STINK BUG?!”
It was as if a switch had been flicked in that moment. One would’ve thought Star had used Hyper Voice with how loud they suddenly barked at the Arcanine! Whipping their tiny body around and huffing at the dog, they continued their barking in full force.
“BIG ISNT A STINK BUG, YOU BIG POOP-HEAD! STINK BUGS BELONG TO THE “PEN-TOMATO” FAMILY! BIG IS A HERCULES BEETLE AND THEY BELONG IN THE “DYE-NASTY” FAMILY!!”
They honestly couldn’t believe the nerve this dog had. The bugs were clearly two different species! They don’t even look alike! Aren’t they an adult? They’re supposed to know everything!
“BESIDES, BIG DOESN’T SMELL LIKE YOU DO, STINKY! HE DIDN’T CALL YOU NAMES SO YOU BETTER SAY SORRY!!”
Nearby, Stars’ screeching hadn’t gone unnoticed, quickly catching the ear of the older Vulpix as they whipped around toward the sound.
“Oh gods—“
Taking off towards the loud display, they clumsily burst through the brush and landed into the scene at a short distance, immediately focusing on the tiny kit in the middle of their tantrum apart from the dog sitting before them.
“STAR!!”
( @lustrous-dawn )