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The sound of several horses’ hooves clip-clopping against the ground broke the natural quiet ambience of the canyon where Cub resided. There was no doubt that Cub could hear them approaching from quite some distance away, given the amount of noise four horses made, and he opened the door as the knights were dismounting. He did a quick headcount, gaze darting between each knight, before frowning. 

“There's only four of you. What happened?” 

Grian winced, guilt flashing in his eyes. “I think you might want to sit down for this. It's a bit of a long story.”

Cub raised his eyebrows, but said nothing as he stood aside and beckoned the knights into his home. He put a hand out to stop Pearl before she could follow the other three in, gesturing to her wing. “Are you grounded?” he asked, a thousand other questions lingering in his gaze. 

Pearl pressed her lips together, nodding tersely. “I'll tell you more when we're explaining,” she promised. “It'll heal eventually,” she added at the end.

“That's a relief to hear.” Cub stepped aside to allow Pearl in, closing the door behind them. “Take a seat where you can find one, all of you. I'll get us all some tea while you're getting settled.” 

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phantomrose96

Anon-hate is whatever and porn bot followers are that type of symbiosis where I'm the host and I don't give a shit, but the one Tumblr irritant that will make me maul you with teeth is when someone hops on my conversational, borderline creative writing shitpost and goes "Omg, OP needs to learn about grammar. OP needs to learn about ending sentences with periods." Like Oh? Did the creative piece on the no-one-gives-a-fuck blogging website not conform to textbook grammar? Did the frenetically-cadenced writing contain a run-on sentence as a rhetorical device to mimic fast-paced oral conversation? Should we tell everyone? Should we report this to the library? Should we call Merriam Webster?

shinyotachi
smilepebble

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thinking about this line from celebi that hit me like a freight train the second i realized the implications behind it.

it honestly confused me for awhile, because celebi notices when grovyle apologizes and immediately calls it out as strange. however in the past, grovyle apologizes a lot.

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(this isn't even all of the times he does this)

and it's not like grovyle and celebi don't know eachother that well, because it's clear they've known eachother for a long time, long enough for grovyle to sense when celebi isn't around like in special episode 5.

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so that must mean that something changed about grovyle in between him leaving the future and him beginning to steal the time gears.

and that big catalyst that changed him was the time travel accident that caused him to lose hero. he probably blamed himself for it, since darkrai's attack was meant for him, and even after the attack he couldn't hold onto hero in the turbulence. and it all just spiraled down from there. he lost his confidence along with his partner, and it only got worse once the whole continent opposed him.

thatstoolow
borderlineanders
borderlineanders

@necromin

necromin
necromin

oh no poor babies i’m very glad they’re being cared for though…

fun fact, these are apparently not some breeder’s birds, but some of the feral chickens that wander Key West.  like quite a few oddities, they are an important part of Key West culture…

borderlineanders
borderlineanders

the fact that someone responded to a hurricane with “shit, gotta get the feral chickens” restores my faith in humanity

unashamedly-enthusiastic

Hurricane sirens going off and you and your mates are in the woods catching chickens like

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hopepetal

Anonymous asked:

How to write the heat?

novlr answered:

Quick Tips on How to Write Heat

Heat can have many connotations in your stories beyond just temperature. It can be a sensation, an event, or even a metaphor for something else. The way a character internalises or experiences heat will also be unique to them, so here are some quick tips on how to use imagery to convey heat in a variety of ways.

In Nature

  • Use colours like red, yellow, or orange
  • Parched scenery, like cracked earth and dry leaves
  • Bright sunlight
  • Mirages
  • Blistering winds
  • Heat waves radiating from hot asphalt
  • Animals huddling in the shade
  • Wide and barren landscapes
  • Hot sand to contrast with cool water
  • Wilting vegetation and a change in colour
  • The sound of cicadas

Foods and Objects

  • Hot peppers with bright colours
  • Spicy dishes (and how characters handle them)
  • Melting ice cream and frozen drinks
  • The sizzling sound of food in a hot pan
  • The smell of a barbeque
  • Cold drinks that provide relief
  • Flip flops, shorts, and tank tops
  • Sunscreen and hats
  • Metal and leather that is too hot to touch
  • Salt or minerals left on surfaces after liquid evaporates
  • Faded colours on objects left in the sun
  • Peeling paint
  • The hiss of steam from a kettle

Character Moods

  • Short-tempered
  • Lazy
  • Discomfort
  • Easily frustrated
  • Disinterested
  • Relaxed
  • Energised
  • Joyful
  • Exhausted
  • Adventurous
  • Anxious
  • Fearful
  • Irritable
  • Lethargic
  • Contemplative
  • Restless
  • Overwhelmed
  • Rejuvenated
  • Impatient
  • Distracted
  • Apprehensive
  • Isolated
  • Embarrassed
  • Motivated

Character Body Language

  • Wiping sweat from their faces
  • Fanning themselves
  • Shifting uncomfortable
  • Sluggish movements
  • Licking lips and swallowing due to dehydration
  • Shedding layers of clothing
  • Unconsciously moving toward the shade
  • Constantly drinking
  • Breathing heavily
  • Squinting or shielding eyes
  • Flushed skin
  • Panting or shallow breathing
  • Avoiding physical contact

Actions and Events

  • Seeking shelter during a heatwave
  • Roadtrips in a hot car with the windows open
  • Swimming at a pool, lake, or a beach
  • Sharing drinks with friends at a cafe, bar, or beer garden
  • Planning holidays to cooler climates
  • Staying indoors to read to watch TV where it’s cool
  • Watching the sunset or sunrise when it’s cooler
  • Going out at night to avoid the heat of the day
  • Beach parties and barbeques
  • Wildfire warnings
  • Outdoor markets and garage sales
  • Camping trips

Positive Aspects

Heat can be a time of joy, where families and friends can enjoy time together doing outdoor activities not available to them the rest of the year. Food becomes lighter, the days are longer, and people tend to get more exercise. There are also positive ways to describe the juxtaposition of something hot after immediately experiencing the cold, like a hot drink on a cold day.

Negative Aspects

Not every association with heat is positive. Hot weather brings environmental damage like droughts and wildfires that affect agriculture and wildlife. It can also lead to physical discomfort, like heat rash, dehydration, sunburn, sleep disruption, or being forced to work or exercise in uncomfortable environments.

Helpful Synonyms

  • Scorching
  • Blistering
  • Temperate
  • Boiling
  • Fiery
  • Burning
  • Inferno
  • Glowing
  • Simmering
  • Sweltering
  • Torrid
  • Steaming
  • Tropical
  • Flaming
  • Feverish
  • Stifling
  • Roasting
  • Searing
  • Tropical
  • Radiant

Common metaphors

  • Passion or desire
  • Anger and conflict
  • Pressure or stress
  • Excitement and energy
  • Change or transformation
  • Danger or warning
  • Life and vitality
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