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Post by phantomstar57 on Nov 10, 2016 1:26:17 GMT -5
To add to what I said above, to alleviate Razz's and her friend's fears, here is a quote from an article. I happened to see this LIVE watching one of his Rallies. I could not be at them but I listened and watched them when I could.
"On Sunday, at a rally in Colorado, Mr. Trump proudly held up a rainbow flag with the words “LGBT for Trump” written on it to a cheering crowd of thousands. It was an historic moment for gay equality and the Party of Lincoln as the 2016 GOP nominee for President of the United States held high the flag for gay equality. No other Republican Presidential nominee in history has embraced the LGBT community in such a loud and proud way."
For further info here is the link to the article.
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/2/donald-trump-holds-high-flag-gay-equality/
Things will be ok.
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Razz
I WANT TO BE A VET DAMNIT
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Post by Razz on Nov 10, 2016 9:34:46 GMT -5
Yeah... we try, but based on the fact that in school, even if he isn't that bad, the homophobic and xenophobic students were already attacking my friends verbally, feeling validated by his win, well... it's not going to be fun, even if he isn't bad. The validation that the students feel to be allowed to insult and tease my nonbinary, gay, lesbian, bi, or even demi friends is not in any way cool for me. I had to order several people out of the area because my friend was in tears. So it may not be him, but just the validation to all those who believe like he was portrayed.
And bye Mint, have a good month. Good luck!!
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Post by phantomstar57 on Nov 10, 2016 13:56:15 GMT -5
Yeah... we try, but based on the fact that in school, even if he isn't that bad, the homophobic and xenophobic students were already attacking my friends verbally, feeling validated by his win, well... it's not going to be fun, even if he isn't bad. The validation that the students feel to be allowed to insult and tease my nonbinary, gay, lesbian, bi, or even demi friends is not in any way cool for me. I had to order several people out of the area because my friend was in tears. So it may not be him, but just the validation to all those who believe like he was portrayed. And bye Mint, have a good month. Good luck!! |
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Post by Dingoleap on Nov 10, 2016 15:24:39 GMT -5
Razz: Oh, Razz... It sounds like it's truly been an emotional couple of days for you all. I hope you all manage to stay safe, and find a way to continue to support one another. And you teach sounds like the sweetest person on the whole planet. I'm glad you have such an extensive support network to look out for you.
Phantom: It's really nice to hear such a level argument. Everyone I know is in some form of hysteria/disbelief. I do beleive your right - Trump will change America, but I've yet to decide wether the outcome will be good or bad. I suppose it's different for me down here, so far away from it all, with only the media to relay the facts. It's good to hear the opinion of such an experienced voter.
Well, what's done is done, and all that remains is to see what happens.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Nov 10, 2016 16:35:37 GMT -5
Razz: Oh, Razz... It sounds like it's truly been an emotional couple of days for you all. I hope you all manage to stay safe, and find a way to continue to support one another. And you teach sounds like the sweetest person on the whole planet. I'm glad you have such an extensive support network to look out for you. Phantom: It's really nice to hear such a level argument. Everyone I know is in some form of hysteria/disbelief. I do beleive your right - Trump will change America, but I've yet to decide wether the outcome will be good or bad. I suppose it's different for me down here, so far away from it all, with only the media to relay the facts. It's good to hear the opinion of such an experienced voter. Well, what's done is done, and all that remains is to see what happens.
The problem here is that many groups like BLM, MoveOn and a couple of others are inciting this violence. There is evidence they are paying these people to go off the deep end. It is sad because when our current president was elected-twice, his supporters were saying "he is our president you should respect him no matter what your stance is" YET now, those same people cannot at all respect the new president elect and have gone crazy in the streets. It is a small number, but enough to cause problems. It is hypocritical in my opinion.
Living here in this economic quagmire, after my husband just lost his job of 28 years, not because he was not needed, but because Corporate overseas decided to CUT the high salary people to get payroll under 10% of sagging sales, I know IF Trump can do what he says, our economy will boom, and things WILL get better, for everyone.
From experience (I have voted in every election here since 1975) this is very reminiscent of 1980-and even tho I despised Reagan at the time, I have come to realize over the decades he was the RIGHT man for the job at the right time, and I feel very strongly Trump is as well. His meeting with President Obama went very well today and I just wish people would calm down, be adults and move along in life, because nobody is going to lose cividl rights because of this, despite unfounded fears.
Our problem stems from a very biased media that no longer does its job as watchdog and favors one party over the other. They spew biased information, omit facts, and in some cases , have been caught in outright lies. You do not get the full story if you have only our media to depend on for information about the candidates.
And Just because Trump won does NOT give anyone the right to bully others for race, gender or other reasons. What Razz and her friends are dealing with is utterly reprehensible. That kind of thing should be squashed by whoever is in authority immediately, and Trump himself does NOT support that kind of behavior.
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 10, 2016 19:46:51 GMT -5
I'm glad you guys are talking so respectfully about politics. It gives me hope that the USA can heal.
I'm working on Curse tonight. if anyone is up for chatting I'll be here!
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 11, 2016 11:25:08 GMT -5
I'ts good to be concious of what's going on in our own country. You should be proud of yourself razz!
Pssst, I finished the cliff scene in the human version. x'D Human Eaglefrost and Shadowface are so much fun to write!!!
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 11, 2016 12:08:01 GMT -5
Gonna share some songs with you guys that have helped me get into the "Curse" mood. :'3 Below each song I'm providing some lyrics that speak to my story. What do you guys think?
1. "The Curse" by Disturbed
This basically speaks to Shadowface's main conflict in the story: overcoming her curse!
I've held on too long just to let it go now,
Will my inner strength get me through it some how
Defying the curse that has taken hold
Never surrender,
I'll never be overcome!
Too dark for forgiveness, I
Can't seem to do anything right
When I try to rebuild I see my humble shelter
Just fall to the ground again
Object to the evil eye
No point to let anyone try
Take heed my friend lest you be torn asunder
Like all that's become of me
2. "Sacred Organs" by Ghost Atlas
This reminded me of Eagle and Shadow's relationship. I think of this from Eagle's point of view. His never-ending loyalty and devotion to his friend is shown through his stubborness to help her and gentleness toward her volatile emotions. They've always had a special connection from a young age, and whether or not they fall in love, I think Eagle will always see Shadowface as his other half in this life.
Born into half of a body, desperate to be realigned.
8 limbs, 2 tongues, redefining false design.
Separation magnetizing a reunion of golden souls.
Reassembled at hip and mouth. Dispel your demons, welcome home.
And every day that you spent searching for the womb of your rebirth.
Preserving every sacred organ just to show her what she’s worth.
Exhaling all of the darkness dissipates
Beauty personifies, dead dreams animate.
Defeated from the moment she came.
Now we’re sound and safe, you’re the one I’ll follow.
Locked hands til our old age, and never letting go.
I’ll bring you back to life. You’re not alone.
Comfort in love is sheltered inside.
I keep reaching for a way out when the love is not enough.
I’ve been dancing in the dark for far too long.
3. "Where do we go from here?" by Filter
This is adult Shadowface looking back to the time before she received the curse, seeing that she was free. Now she asks and pleads with her ancestors to give her guidance, for which we all know they really can't give any. They are all just as lost as she is due to Shadowhunter keeping so many secrets, and the fact that Jadestar, the one who knows the truth, is being held by Lionshadow.
These
half-truths you're telling me
Won't bring me to my knees
Scraped up and bruised
From your fickleness I plead
Just let me feel some ease
From creatures of your greed
Just let me feel some ease from me
I'm not so glad I met you
It makes me want to go away
Till you think it's over
I just? yeah yeah yeah
Where do we go from here
You know I'm not the only one
These broken dreams are screams to me
The difference I can't see
The way you look and talk to me
Your cross at me I freeze
The combination of lost control
The loss of soul, I wheeze
Just give some ease to me
4. "Scars" by I Prevail
I like to think of this as the "Shadowface family anthem" haha. More of a theme song I guess.
Excuses, excuses are all that I hear
All I can see when I look in the mirror
I can’t escape all these thoughts in my mind
They’re waiting to haunt me night after night
I feel it in my bones and everything I know
It’s underneath my skin and it won’t let go
They know me all too well, but only time will tell
If this is who I am, do I know myself?
Don’t forget your life’s your own, don’t ever let it go
In the heat of the moment, when fear has you frozen
You’re crashing and burning, when life’s at its coldest
Don’t fall too far from who you are
They can cut us but we’ll wear our scars
Denial, Denial is all that I’ve known
Holding me hostage I’m never alone
Fighting for air, I’ll fight to survive
My soul’s not for sale I won’t pay the price
You can cut us up but we will survive
You had your chance now it’s our time to stand up and rise
I will survive
Right now the tables turn
We’re gonna scream it out loud and let our voices be heard
In the heat of the moment, when fear has you frozen
You’re crashing and burning, when life’s at its coldest
Don’t fall too far from who you are
Try to tear us apart but know that we’ll wear our scars
I feel it in my heart when it all turns to dark
Try to tear us apart but know that we’ll wear our scars
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Post by Mᴏᴏɴ - - on Nov 11, 2016 13:07:34 GMT -5
Those are beautiful song choices, Shadow. I quite like "Scars".Also, I drew a human Jadestar! I titled it "Queen Jade", but I don't know if the female chieftain is called a "queen" or not, oops .3."
I went from her warrior name, Jadefox, and that's where her fox boa came from (Yes, that is a real fox she caught. I'm sure they have arctic foxes rather than regular foxes, but I could be wrong.)I made her look more like a warrior queen than a regular soldier. Her "crown" is adorned with jewels - including jade, of course. I gave her a dress-like sort of bottom that flares out at the bottom, sometimes flowing in the wind.She wields an elaborately-decorated longsword, with twin golden daggers well-hidden in sheathes on her leg. She has high heels, and iron armor of only the highest quality.You don't have to use this, it's just my interpretation of what she might look like. ;u;
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 11, 2016 14:38:32 GMT -5
OH MY GOD MOON
*dies*
Are you trying to kill me? ;--;
SHE'S PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*takes notes*
I might use this as some inspiration...
I already had her weapon chosen but her clothes were a mystery. I really like what you chose for her! :'O
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Post by phantomstar57 on Nov 11, 2016 15:16:23 GMT -5
Yeah, I be the youngest of you all. I'm a freshman in high school currently, but that doesn't mean that I don't have a grasp on most problems. It's the kids who don't pay attention in my grade that wreak havoc. |
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Post by phantomstar57 on Nov 11, 2016 15:17:59 GMT -5
I'm glad you guys are talking so respectfully about politics. It gives me hope that the USA can heal. I'm working on Curse tonight. if anyone is up for chatting I'll be here! |
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Post by Dingoleap on Nov 11, 2016 16:53:54 GMT -5
Phantom: I'm glad the presidents meeting went well. And wow, it sounds like your economy is in quite a mess. I sincerely hope having a businessman for president will help with that.
Shadow: Well, being respectful about it is the only thing to go, I guess. A large enough portion of your country wanted this to happen, so I have to respect that. And it's not like the politics here are any better. Gay marriage still isn't legal here, which is ridiculous.
I really like those songs, too! They fit Curse perfectly!
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Post by Mᴏᴏɴ - - on Nov 11, 2016 17:44:04 GMT -5
OH MY GOD MOON *dies* Are you trying to kill me? ;--; SHE'S PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *takes notes* I might use this as some inspiration... I already had her weapon chosen but her clothes were a mystery. I really like what you chose for her! :'O
Ooh, what weapon does she use? :U
Eee, I'm glad you love it! And thank you; I tried to go for a royalty, noble look mixed in the barbaric, brave warrior. |
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 12, 2016 16:39:03 GMT -5
Jade uses a wooden staff that's polished and carved with unique symbols depicting the rise and fall of the cursed. She doesn't know this herself sense the language of the cursed has long since been forgotten. The top of the staff pulls away and becomes the hilt of a sword; a long, dark iron sword. I imagine the blade to be like obsidian. It's a "cursed" sword that was forged by the a curse's fire. In this way it is fire proof and allows the user (if they are cursed) to funnel their flame into the blade.
Jade only uses the sword when she has to. Most battles she just whacks people with the staff, haha. Only worthy opponents will ever see the blade, and none have lived to speak of its appearance.
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Post by Mᴏᴏɴ - - on Nov 13, 2016 0:11:57 GMT -5
Oh, wow. That's a really epic weapon.
No one is safe from Jade's Staff of Doom!
Oh, Shaz; I have another idea, about Itzala. I was thinking about what she'd look like as she grew up, and I jotted down some small ideas in my head. Want to hear them? ;u;
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 13, 2016 22:14:06 GMT -5
Of course I would love to hear them! :'D
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☂ℛɪᴠᴇʀ Sᴘɪʀɪᴛ
so i have a habit of disappearing for a while, randomly - i'll (probably) be back soon-ish
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Post by ☂ℛɪᴠᴇʀ Sᴘɪʀɪᴛ on Nov 13, 2016 22:20:42 GMT -5
Mᴏᴏɴ - - your drawing is beautiful omg - praise
also, the human verse sounds really interesting so far Shadz! Good work c:
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 13, 2016 22:40:49 GMT -5
Thank you dawny. :'3
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Post by Mᴏᴏɴ - - on Nov 14, 2016 7:21:52 GMT -5
☂ℛɪᴠᴇʀ Sᴘɪʀɪᴛ ;; Thank you so much! <3
» ѕнαdσω ⚔️ ;; Alrighty then~
I thought that, as a young child, Itzala has androgynous features, but a few mistake her for a boy. She has the typical small, not-so-shapely childlike body, but she is slightly bigger then most of her siblings. She has much shorter hair, which her mother likes to keep neat and tidy. I remember one time that you said you imagined Itzala with a natural streak of red hair that gets lighter with age, so here, the streak is as bright as a fire.
As a student, since she was bad-tempered, grieving, and depressive, I imagined her as more of a tomboy. She begins to take on more masculine approaches, like more visible muscles, a stronger jawline, and a taller stature. Her hair is quite longer, the beautiful waves beginning to show. However, she apts not to tend to it very much, leaving her hair a bit messier, possibly a little bit spikier as well. Her streak is slightly duller now, like an off-pink hue, but it is still visible.
As a young teenager, she started to let her hair grow out to it's fullest. Itzala began to carry herself with a slightly more "elegant" sort of grace, as well as taking care of herself better than she used to. She likes to keep her wavy hair to the left in bangs, covering most of her left eye. The streak of red hair is much lighter, yet not so close to white. Her body has changed drastically, now having the curves and appearance of womanhood. Those masculine properties are still evident, of course (in her muscles, legs, and face), but they're not as prominent. Sometimes she uses eyeshadow and eyeliner, which make her green eyes strongly resemble a cat's.
Finally, as an adult, Itzala looks much like a warrior who could come out unscathed in any huge fight. She is very Junoesque, tall, and imposing, yet well-proportioned. She has larger shoulder muscles and strong legs, but still has that pleasant beauty. Her hair streak is very light now, almost white.
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 14, 2016 16:57:57 GMT -5
Oooh, I like it moon! The tom-boyish look fits her well after early childhood. I was thinking of her at 7 years old having long hair, but after the avalanche she cuts it short since her mother loved her thick, wavy hair and braided it for her sometimes. As a warrior in training I really like the idea of her not tending to herself and thus her looks are dulled by her mental health.
As for the hair streak, I've decided to do away with it. It's a little too much in my opinion. Instead I'm giving her a face scar over her right eye during the battle where Ospreypaw (Terra) get's injured. She will be around 12 then.
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 18, 2016 13:42:57 GMT -5
*rolls on the ground and pleads for free money*
x'D
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Post by Dingoleap on Nov 18, 2016 14:10:08 GMT -5
*rolls on the ground and pleads for free money* x'D I feel this on a spiritual level. |
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Nov 19, 2016 0:19:05 GMT -5
Dingoleap LOL it's so true though </3
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Post by Dingoleap on Nov 19, 2016 16:06:20 GMT -5
Especially since the new shopping mall opened up where I live (it's amazing, there are now two bookstores, I'm so excited) and there are so many things I want to buy - like new shoes and new shorts and more books - but I can't because I'm unemployed and have no money with which to buy things *twitch*
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