“Up the bum, no harm done. Up the fanny, mum becomes a granny.”

“To the tropics?” “On your plane.”

Ｔｏｎｙ Ｓｔａｒｋ (on retirement)@forgedheart.bsky.social · 3d ago

"Off topic."

“To where? Are we travelling somewhere? By plane? I’ve never been on a plane, you know.”

Ｔｏｎｙ Ｓｔａｒｋ (on retirement)@forgedheart.bsky.social · 3d ago

"Moving on."

Short and sweet were the only sort of kisses she liked on the mouth. Winnie let her arms slide around him, swaying to music that she decided should be playing right now. “And you didn’t get poisoned by it. I was a little worried, you know.”

𝔗𝔥𝔢 ℭ𝔬𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔢 🌹@nycbites.bsky.social · 3d ago

“Mio sole.” He said simply, putting a finger under her chin and angling her head to look directly at him. “I wouldn’t have your blood any other way.” Which was then finalized with a kiss to the lips, short but sweet. As romantic as that was, God was it horrifying as well.

Why? Are you embarrassed about all the demon things you did?

Ｔｏｎｙ Ｓｔａｒｋ (on retirement)@forgedheart.bsky.social · 3d ago

Less said about that the better.

“Tony Stark was a demon once, he was all red with a tail

“She is a very nice Aunt to you in that case.”

Björn the Vampire Mouse@bjornthemouse.bsky.social · 3d ago

Auntie Rebekah made him a blood smoothie! With blueberries!

“When I was a Demon, I used to use a blender to make blood smoothies.”

“I thought you liked it when we were doing all the kissing and cuddling?” “What should I eat to make it taste good? Pineapple?” “I bet my blood tastes mostly of scones.”

𝔗𝔥𝔢 ℭ𝔬𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔢 🌹@nycbites.bsky.social · 3d ago

-Hector- “Not drastically, but it does a little bit, yeah. One of the main things that affects blood is the emotions you’re experiencing when I drink though. I really like a calm person’s blood, if you want to know.”

“BLOOD AND CHEESE?!” “Nooooooo..”

“So which one did the thing to make you a vampire?” “Was it the one who keeps saying he’s going to eat you?”

Björn the Vampire Mouse@bjornthemouse.bsky.social · 3d ago

Happy squeaks! He gets lots of blood. It helps that like 99% of his family are vampires, so there’s always blood around!

“If I eat a lot of blueberries, will my blood taste like blueberries?”

“Oh Björn, I am so very happy for you!” “And your fangs are most impressive! Have you been able to get enough blood?”

Björn the Vampire Mouse@bjornthemouse.bsky.social · 3d ago

Mhm!!! Look at his cool fangs!

“Did Björn finally fulfil his vampire dream?”

“I’m afraid I’m really terribly exhausted tonight.”

“I am certain that your mate would be very proud of your singing.” Humans were often unsure of things they didn’t understand. It was a flaw of their species. “Once, there was a ship with a golden sail, and it was full or pirates. The Captain was called Captain Goldfish because people made fun -

ᖇOᑕKY@rockinthestars.bsky.social · 5d ago

“Rocky mate Adrien sings much better than Rocky. But is good story.” He was glad she appreciated the story, sometimes you don’t need human words to understand a story. He’s learning that slowly. But then again it took him a while to get Grace to understand him. At least it wasn’t everyone. —

“I just have to get it all down before I forget.” It had been such a special day and night, with so many celestial events. She gulped her tea and spared a glance over at Hector. Then another one since he had his shirt off and that was a very nice sight. “Are you painting the stars?” -

𝔗𝔥𝔢 ℭ𝔬𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔢 🌹@nycbites.bsky.social · 5d ago

Though a mortal not sleeping was probably a bit concerning, Hector was both thankful for at least some company. Plus, he’d figured she wasn’t going to sleep no matter if he fought her on it. So instead, he painted, In stained sweatpants and no shirt - his typical painting garb - he eyed… +

The Wytch hasn’t slept, there was so much to do last night. Watching the meteors and then the planetary alignment and all that she had to do for that. Yawning a little, she’s got a teacup balanced on her knee, and a book on the other, frantically scribbling an unending stream of words down.

This song needed to be appreciated in a way only she could manage. Her perception was dialled all the way up, she’s not blinking as she watched and listened. The song rippled over and through her body, and she let the weight of it tug at her. Hope. And sorrow. And strength. All of it intertwined.-

ᖇOᑕKY@rockinthestars.bsky.social · 5d ago

He put his knitting down and nervously shifted, he closed his laptop so the translator wouldn’t get in the way and randomly spit out words. But he started the song, it sounded strong and bold in the beginning, then a bit melancholic, then it progressed into something beautiful and powerful—

“I would love to hear that one!” “It’s very beautiful and compelling, I’m sure.” Her own knitting was sat aside, she wanted to see the song as well as hear it. It was beautiful the way he made sound. So perfectly radiated.

ᖇOᑕKY@rockinthestars.bsky.social · 5d ago

He turns to her, stopping his knitting a moment. “You would? Maybe Rocky tell you the song made about Rocky and Grace saving stars, is very popular on Erid right now.”

“Most stories are like that.” “But we change them to fit what we need them to be. I would very much appreciate hearing one of your stories, Mr Rocky.”

ᖇOᑕKY@rockinthestars.bsky.social · 5d ago

“Eridians have many stories, but aren’t very translatable…. They’re what you would call.. ballads. Many songs for struggles and cautionary tales.” He wouldn’t mind singing to her.

She shrugged. Humans were greedy. “Do you have stories where you are from? I like stories. I can tell you a story if you like.” “One about a pirate ship and a sea monster, maybe?”

ᖇOᑕKY@rockinthestars.bsky.social · 5d ago

“England sound greedy, not very nice.” Rocky would have to look into earth countries later. “Is still confusing, but will learn later.” He whistled and chirped softly to himself as he starts working on the hem of the sweater.

“Oh no, the stars shall be there regardless. They don’t care what you do. That’s the whole point in stars.”

kimira, of no renown@warriorblood.bsky.social · 5d ago

such 'wisdom' could be read from sand or stones and be as transparent. a great battle is always coming. a new monarch is always ordained to rule, and i shall be her, and my reign shall silence the stars.

“Yes.” She had to agree that it was weird. “England and Australia are countries on Earth. Uhm.. land is broken up into chunks. Each chunk is a country. It’s so we know where to send postcards.” “People do big fights to decide where to draw the lines to divide everything up.” -

ᖇOᑕKY@rockinthestars.bsky.social · 5d ago

“It does not rain on Erid, too hot, our atmosphere is made of ammonia.” He settles back a bit, adjusting his sitting position. Clicking as he knits to focus on counting. “What is England? What is Autralia? Earth weird planet, full of weird, weird, weird things and strange concepts.” He wasn’t—

“Warriors should look to ten stars for guidance. Tonight they say that a great battle is coming and a new monarch is ordained to rule.”

kimira, of no renown@warriorblood.bsky.social · 5d ago

keh! i shall leave mysticism to the mystics. a warrior's quest cannot be restarted.

“I don’t drink wine, but I can bring a flask of tea.” “And some toasted sandwiches.” “And blankets.”

— ASPHODEL@theundyingflame.bsky.social · 5d ago

"I will add a bottle of wine to that"

It was better than telling him her other name and then explaining mutants and Elder Gods to him. “In most places winter is cold. But not in Australia, but then I think they are in summer when England is in winter. That’s where I’m from, not here.” “In England it gets cold and mostly rains.” -

ᖇOᑕKY@rockinthestars.bsky.social · 5d ago

“Nice to meet Win-eee.” It was close enough, the computer translator wasn’t the greatest at more complex names. But he made it work. “Winter is cold time, question? We don’t have that on Erid, too hot atmosphere. Cannot have cold. Rocky excited for first time in cold.” Hence why he’s making—

“Ash! Do you want to watch for meteor tonight and stay up to see the planetary alignment?”

— ASPHODEL@theundyingflame.bsky.social · 5d ago

"So nice..."

“But tonight there’s a meteor shower AND a six planetary alignment.” “It is a very good day for starting things anew.”

kimira, of no renown@warriorblood.bsky.social · 5d ago

( visibly relaxing. ) phew. the sun is back.

“The beast is regurgitating the sun.” “He swallowed the fire and the fire burned. Now he has learned his lesson and is spitting it back up.” “The birds are rejoicing.”