Nymos: *staring* What Just Happened?

Nymos, who very much is Kaden: I WON'T change my profile picture! You see me every day, MC! Let me keep my eye!

MC: I will take away your internet access...

Kaden: You would NOT!

MC: 1...

(Do y'all still remember Kaden? XD)

Lilly: Hey Jake. Uh, why's there a "No AI art in this house!" -sign outside the door?

Jake: Don't ask.. MC's just dreamed they were working on another case but all characters were weird animated AI projection except for two. MC said it reminded them of horror movies with dolls. Now they ban it from our home.

Lilly: But what about Nymos?

Jake: The two are still discussing this...

MC: Listen, Nymos! As long as I pay for your internet access, you do as I tell you!

I am in total shock.

I finished Duskwood half an hour ago.

I still cannot grab a clear thought. Wow. Just wow, Everbyte.

And then #IamJake happens and Jake, chilling in the Aurora, is like "Tf is happening?"

Okay I am gonna mess stuff up here if you don't mind:

The age goes: Nymos, Hannah, Lily, Jake

Nymos was just impersonating Jake, trying to hide from his pursuers

He is acring like his little brother because Jake told him to and then Jake disappeared

Lily thinks Jake is the oldest, Hannah thinks she has been flirting with Jake and Nymos is vibing there like "that's gonna be hard to explain"

(no worries, the boy is fine, he is just aitting in Aurora peobably annoying Phil and scrolling Dark forum when he comes across 'Nymos' and he does a suprised pikachu face)

I like Smut Fics, but tbh, I enjoy a well written story, some angst, some non-smutty-just-sweet-comfort so much more.

I'm trying to prove a point to my brain: Reblog if you think fanfiction does not need sex to be good.

There is a trend I’ve noticed that smut fics tend to be much more popular than anything else and honestly I just want to have something to look at to remind myself and that writing doesn’t have to have sex to be worth putting out into the community.

This is far too cute and too much for me! We miss you, Jake ;-;

#IamJake

Here's what I think Jake would text MC if they got kidnapped 😯.

Jake to the rescue!

it’s okay to fail and make mistakes. it doesn’t make you a failure. you’re learning and that’s okay. if you’re worried about messing something up right now, i promise that it won’t be as much of a big deal as you think. you’re smarter and more capable than you’ve been told. go easy on yourself.

watching the rain

One last thing before I actually focus on DxP loool have a little mental health break with us & a relaxing rainy Pokemon playlist by shadowatnoon 🌧️

The rest of this post might be upsetting if topics of like mental health, depression, or trauma are sensitive ones to you. If that’s you, maybe stop here, & just watch the rain with us (& take care of yourself, okay?) 🩵

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So. “What now?”

For a lot of us, the world feels very scary right now. I’ve been going back & forth between wanting to hide & wanting to take action. The current atmosphere is familiar in a bad way, just as familiar as the one who’s making it feel this unsafe. At least I’m not alone this time. I’d like to help anyone feeling alone now to not be, too.

With that in mind, I figured maybe it could be helpful if I shared some things that helped me when things were unsafe &/or unstable in my life.

If that sounds like something you may want or need right now for whatever reason, get comfy - I, uh, spent waaay more time than I planned to on this (been sitting in my drafts for days) 🫖

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Decide you are going to make it through this

Right now, every day, & especially during those dark, starless nights.*

You have the right to exist & be happy. You have the right to live how you want, with whom you want, & you deserve the safety & security to live that life. That is your basic human right. So keep going. Keep living the best you can, even if your best is just “enough”.

*If you ever feel unsafe or self-destructive, reach out to someone safe - family, a friend, your therapist, 988 (the national crisis lifeline), or whoever can help you best in that moment. While it can be scary or embarrassing, you’re worth it 🩵

Stay grounded in the truth

Always hold onto who you are & what you know to be true. Always.

I really believe this was ultimately what got me out of the bad situations I was trapped in. Even when I was at the point when I constantly blamed myself or believed every awful thing I was taught about myself & the world, there was always a small part of me that still knew, “No. That’s not true. This isn’t right.”

This can take a lot of mental fortitude, especially if there’s an unsafe person trying to challenge your truth or identity, or if they are actively doing what they can to gaslight you (& your peers so they can pass their behavior off as acceptable, even “right”). If you find yourself in a spot where it’s not safe to freely be yourself, remember: so long as there’s a part of you that holds onto the truth, you can make it.

So hold onto that, even if it makes you confused, or so angry you feel sick - it’s confusing because reality doesn’t match up with the truth, & it makes you angry because it’s unjust that it doesn’t. No matter what people say, the sky is still blue.

Detox your contacts

Depending on who it is, this is going to SUCK, but I can absolutely promise you this: your relief will outweigh your grief. Every single time I’ve said goodbye to toxic / unsafe people, places, communities, etc. I was always happier for it in the end.

Could be as simple as setting reasonable boundaries (if you don’t know what boundaries are as once I didn’t, it’s basically your human right to say “no” & have personal space), or if they’ve proven they will not respect your boundaries, saying goodbye until / unless they will.

There are some you can’t make that healthy separation right now - maybe you’re a minor or dependent adult in a toxic home, or you don’t have another job lined up from your toxic one yet. Whatever your situation is, this where you try to keep things on your terms as much as you can, & do whatever you can to ensure your immediate well-being as you make any boundaries or exit plans as needed for your long term well-being.

I’ve been hearing a lot of stories of people uninviting folks (or themselves) from the upcoming holidays. Been there. If you find yourself having to spend it with limited / no company: it can be lonely at first, but it can also be really nice when I looked for ways to celebrate anyways (dive into all the nice things about the season, have a little Friendsgiving, or just have a cozy one at home) ^_^

Find safe people (but be careful)

I said in a post not long ago that unsafe people often try to isolate you so you feel all alone. It’s easy to feel alone when bad things are happening - that’s why it’s important to have safe people to turn to when they happen. Especially now, we need to be there for each other. 🩵

Here’s the “be careful” part: not all of your safe people will be able to be there for you in every kind of moment. Most are just your buddies you can laugh & play with, forget your worries for a while as you talk about the weather. Some can listen to your troubles & worries, offering whatever comfort or advice they can. Very few can be there with you when you’re IN the trouble, & stand by you as needed.

Depending on how vulnerable you are, it can be very easy to cling to the wrong one, which can be embarrassing at best, very unsafe at worst. Wait. Take a breath. Sleep on it if you have to. Take as much time as you need to assess if they’re the one to be with you in whatever way you need.

I can’t tell you how much easier it’s been for me to keep going no matter how bad things got with even one safe person to turn to. When you’ve found that person or place, be sure to treasure them! 🩵🩵🩵

Enjoy life whenever you can! ^0^

In times like this, it’s so important to remember that there ARE still good things, good people, good places in this world. We need to make time for these good things, even if just for a few minutes.

So dive into your hobbies, keep your passions alive! Hang out with your friends, play Pokémon, draw, read, write, swim, play with your pet. Dust off the instruments you’ve been neglecting, have an awful jam sesh, laugh about it, & keep playing until it sounds kinda okay! If you don’t have a hobby, find one - it can be a lot of fun to discover what you like! Whatever is in your means that makes you feel happy & alive, do that

The thing I’ve always turned to the most is drawing - I have all these old diaries & sketchbooks from when I was a kid of just doodles & comics. My school notebooks all the way up to college have margins full of drawings - doodling helped me stay in the present. Then I started posting them online over the years, made some friends, & here we are! ^7^

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I can appreciate that this advice isn’t perfect, & it may not fit your exact circumstances. That’s okay - if there’s even just one good thing you can take from this, then I’m happy.

To anyone who might be struggling right now & feel hopeless: thank you so much for being here! I am overjoyed that you are still here with us, even when you had days, weeks, even years when all you wanted to do was give up (I know). Keep living. Keep smiling whenever you can. Keep reaching out. Keep weathering that storm, even when no one else can hear it thundering over you. I’ve found that when I kept going, it’ll clear up…usually before you realize it. 🌦️🌈

Stay safe out there. Lots of love,

Anastasia (aka Ansy) 🩵

I'm upstairs, Hannah's with me...But she's out cold. Even though I cannot see strong physical injuries.

We're waiting for you Jake, I know it'll be alright. I lo-

Wait, no. I want to tell you this in person. I'm waiting for you!

[Here I'm splitting the story for 'MC Liska' and 'my Liska' now, the things I answer for you jake-dw are different from what I'm going to answer Yuvon. You could say different universes, 'kay? XD]

Jake? What happened...Why did he give me my phone...

What is he doing with a gun?

And what are...wait...Are there people outside? Jake?

MC? Is that you?

Listen, I want you to get out of here, as soon as you can. If you can write, that means your hands are free, so I want you to be brave and get yourself or Hannah out of there without alerting him. Do you think it's possible to do that?

Anyway if it's dangerous, don't move yet. I'm here with some reinforcements and we'll save you, I promise. Just remain to the side if the man who kidnapped you suddenly fires or becomes hostile. If possible, stay hidden till I come and get you.

You'll be okay, I promise.

Happy Pride Month my folks🏳️‍🌈

But we still love him.

ARGH! What’s wrong with this guy? -.-

OH, I’M A GOVERNMENT WANTED HACKER, BUT LET’S CALL THE HALF-SISTER VIA VIDEO CHAT, EVEN IF HE DOESN'T REALLY KNOW HER

AMAZING IDEA!