The benefits to taking an actual, unplugged day off are manifold and incredible. Paradoxically, I've made more progress sleeping for a full day than pulling an all-nighter.
2021-07-06 16:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostKishn’lahn clapped Vincento Cerroni on the back just after he’d ‘birthed’ himself from the vent. The human nodded his thanks as he ran a hand through his short black hair; the latter was now drenched in sweat and stuck out at all angles. His light-olive complexion was streaked with whatever bits of grease and detritus which had become trapped in the HVAC system over the centuries the starport had been in operation.
The Jornissian grinned as her hood rose. “[Well done! That sav...
2021-06-30 01:41:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe sound of the tapping foot was sharp and metallic against the dying murmur of the dispersing crowd, an unpleasant reminder of unpleasant business being done to an unpleasant person.
“[This is stupid, you’re stupid, I hate you.]”
Hrrs-tssk’ sighed as he finished patting down one of the atmo engineers, his partner finishing up the searching of the Karnakian’s bags. The stop and frisk policy was a new addition to the usual patrol routes; but the fact that back t...
2021-06-23 04:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostI hope that title hurt you like it hurt me.
THE VOTING ENDS ON THE 12TH. YOU GOTTA GET IT IN SOON.
We're also trying something new(ish). For Optional Kinks, vote on the one(s) you would like to see and we'll try to incorporate them into the story. There can be more than one kink in the story. If it doesn't flow, it won't be in - and if the kinks collide, the highest-voted wins.
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2021-06-09 18:56:51 +0000 UTC View PostShe was ponderous, she was lopsided, she was missing some of her plating and she was trying. Half tucked into a carved out recess of the nickel-iron meteor, the old girl sounded like she ran on a choked two-stroke, and Nate’s helmet so helpfully pointed out that some of the smoke coming out of the machine indicated overloaded and burnt wire insulation. It was probably fine, but as a precaution, he took a few steps back while the jailbroken fabricator attempted yet anot...
2021-06-09 04:51:28 +0000 UTC View Post“You know, if I’m being honest I never read these reports until now.” Lt. Ruiz said, scrolling idly through the missive with his ring finger on the tablet. The report itself came fresh from the DOL (we’ve been over this), with as much information as they could provide about location, speed, timestamps - and included information on the ship’s make, model, retrofitting information, past station rendezvous and even crew makeup and history. The report was less an executive brief and mor...
2021-06-02 04:54:05 +0000 UTC View PostFemale smol. Male Snek. what could go wrong?
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Huunthsn’nra’nthnan coiled himself up against a large rock and sighed, but not from contentment. The rock outcrop itself was warm thanks to absorbing a lot of sunshine, but that welcome warmth did not make its way into the Jornissian’s soul. He tilted his hood down and regarded the meal before him, a pile of namptha balls along with a few dipping sauces.
A ridiculous lunch, every bit as ridiculous as him...
2021-06-01 00:29:48 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! I apologize for the delay - I forgot some of you aren't on the Discord, and are wondering what's going on.
I'm studying for a national test called the Series 6; it's incredibly important for my continued employment and career, so I've basically shelved everything else this week. This means that smol won't be coming out this week: I made that announcement Monday, but only in the Discord, so I apologize for bein' forgetful.
However,
THE VOTING ENDS ON THE 20TH. YOU GOTTA GET IT IN SOON.
We're also trying something new(ish). For Optional Kinks, vote on the one(s) you would like to see and we'll try to incorporate them into the story. There can be more than one kink in the story. If it doesn't flow, it won't be in - and if the kinks collide, the highest-voted wins.
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For those of you who've never voted, it goes s...
2021-05-19 03:41:35 +0000 UTC View PostThe thing about government offices is that, no matter your budget and no matter what it is you seem to be doing, you always got the lowest-bidder equipment. You could be doing anything from managing water meter readings in Antarctica to preventing meteorites from slamming into Earth; didn’t matter, welcome to your off-brand Dell computer hell and your keyboard scalped from some back office recycle bin circa 1994.
This current government servant hell was located in Belize, of all place...
2021-05-19 03:36:29 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Hey everyone! Sorry about the delay - we had some life issues, and the porn goblin that *was* under contract got squished under a very large dildo stalagtite in the lewd mines.
... so we just raided another goblin village and got a couple more! Enjoy!
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Kenneth Nelsen wondered, not for the first time, why he’d agreed with his friends to come to this waterpark. He leaned against the blue-tiled wall of the wave pool as, with half-lidded eyes, he v...
2021-05-14 15:44:50 +0000 UTC View PostWith overdue care, a large scarred and weathered hand placed a small plastic chunk into a much tinier, gloved hand. The chunk had work done to it; it was fashioned into a small figurine, and there were attempts at detailing, polishing, and even painting over the item’s bare, gray surface. None of it was any good - the paint was too thick, the colors clashed, the tool working was clumsy, but anyone could tell at a glance that there was some real heart put into it.
“[And this one is H...
2021-05-12 04:56:28 +0000 UTC View Post
A gloved hand gently patted the head of the breadbot, and glowing red eyes looked up at their master.
“Pillsbury, my son. You are baked now, and it is time.” Nate cradled the fused-together abomination of food, wiring and electrical parts, the drone letting out a cheerful egg-timer ding in response to the attention. Nate, in full suit, floated up to the airlock and began to work through the cycling procedure, slowly venting the air inside his life raft into ballast tanks. S...
2021-05-05 03:58:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe metal of the skid ground against the metal of the floor, and for a few moments Stk’shzsk considered cursing. He wouldn’t, of course, not in the presence of such an important haul - that would taint the purity of what he carried. Instead, he grumbled at the uneven flooring and slowly clicked the skid into reverse, walking it back from the divot in the floor. On his rented skid sat wide and top-heavy a pile of… well, crap, if we’re being honest. With love and care ...
2021-04-21 05:31:24 +0000 UTC View PostNate pondered as he looked at his computer terminal; It must be some form of macabre orchestra, when a crab or shrimp finally starts eating. Claws holding and turning, smaller mouth-claws and mandibles moving, gills and feeder filters whirring in automatic motion, ripping flesh and morsels from still-writhing krill or other unknown anthropods, the larger predator eating with a purpose and discarding everything that was useless. Discarding everything that was trash.
“I am tras...
2021-04-14 04:13:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Marrying what we've talked about into a final, unstoppable form.
2021-04-13 01:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe two Jornissians slithered down the corridor in almost total silence - the pirate crew and automatons moving out of their way in deference to Brain’s rank, and the only sound coming from the duo was their tread against the ground. It wasn’t an unkind silence, the type that some parents use as a bludgeon to naughty children; the silence was less anger and more shock. Brains let it stay this way for a few minutes; she too had lost ships, lost people, and your first cata...
2021-04-07 05:58:58 +0000 UTC View PostHey! Now that life has calmed down (and I'm not in and out of hospitals n' crap anymore) we're goin' back to getting you the rewards you're due.
THE VOTING ENDS ON THE 9TH. YOU GOTTA GET IT IN SOON.
We're also trying something new(ish). For Optional Kinks, vote on the one(s) you would like to see and we'll try to incorporate them into the story. There can be more than one kink in the story. If...
2021-04-06 14:03:07 +0000 UTC View Post
There's only really one or two things you can do on any given week to make an impact.
Find 'em.
2021-04-01 00:26:27 +0000 UTC View PostThey chanted his name and shook him as they toured the facility, a perverse war-effigy for a battle that was still ongoing. The Karnakian bounced limply up and down in the grasp of his captive captors, a pitiful wail warbling out from his sore throat. “[EeeEEeeEEEeeEEEeeEEeeEEEeee-Aaah-haah-aaaaaaahhhh~]”
“[We made it? I THINK THAT MEANS WE MADE IT!]” There was a cheer from the assembled crew of The Perfect as they fanned out into the “brig” of the pirate base they ...
2021-03-31 05:08:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe 64K monitor glowed terrifyingly perfectly, every single bit of the Jornissian guard on duty standing out in almost painful-to-watch detail. He looked left, then right, then left again; after making sure the coast was clear he pulled out a little notebook and began to write…
“My dearest Esmerelda. Truly how I long for you, and for your incredibly fluffy embrace - but alas! I must stay here and guard the hallway, lest any rogue come upon your chambers~”
Nate stuck a dust-e...
2021-03-24 04:15:55 +0000 UTC View PostWELL HOWDY HOWDY~! Y'all probably thought I forgot about this!
No, no I didn't - but now I'm back at 100%, posting normal smol frequently enough, and am able to get the other patron benefits out now (such as the podcast) and now this, lol. So.
We have a bit of a rainy-day "lewd" fund, and I'm cracking into it to give y'all a lewd for this month. Voting will also be up and running in a few minutes after this post for next month's lewd.
Love you all. <3 2021-03-23 13:55:27 +0000 UTC View Post
The hallway was mostly quiet, all conversation and movement dying down - save for the sound of a savage public beating. Those who were relatively new to the pirate camp watched in breathless horror; the few of them who attempted to be a hero being pulled back by older, wiser hands. Those who had been around for a few years just shook their heads, made a note to tell one of the shift leaders, and move the betting credit pool around.
The butt of the handgun, slick with blood and ...
2021-03-17 04:37:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Interesting things happen when you slow down and think about things.
2021-03-16 22:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe ripple and murmurs of lively conversation ebbed and flowed through the Engineering bay of The Perfect, where a majority of her crew was gathered against their will. The atmosphere was light - jovial, almost, and one would be forgiven for thinking that the crew was taking the current situation without it’s due seriousness. After all, they were surrounded by a theoretically hostile armed guard.
The Karnakian crewmate closest to the front of the bay doors leaned bac...
2021-03-09 19:42:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The secret to 90% of success: Just putting in the reps.
2021-03-03 03:48:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe door to the medbay slid shut, and on principle Drongo locked it behind him as his guest hit the deck outside with a thud. “[Not my problem.]”
“[Really, Doc?]” Toko said, smiling as he rubbed his scalp, the suddenly-twisted crown feathers being entirely uncomfortable but necessary to pull off a “pious” look. “[Didn’t think you had it in you to turn your back on someone suffering like that.]”
Drongo groaned, flicking his ears in a dismissive manner as ...
2021-02-24 00:04:36 +0000 UTC View Post
The watchword of the day is "get help". As in, don't be afraid to get help, practice that self care, and work on the different aspects of your person - physical, emotional, mental.
TLDL: Personal trainers are for your body, business/career coaches are for your income, therapists are for your mind. Don't be afraid to find 'em.
2021-02-16 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostBoots frowned as he stood hunched over the pilot. “[Wait.]”
The new hand - Split, if his IFF was reading correctly, paused his piloting, holding stationary next to the much larger cargo ship. “[What’s wrong?]”
“[Just wait. Let’s see what Orange Team has to say.]”
The Dorarizin pilot shrugged, tilting her head to the side as she took her hands off of the thruster controls. The boarding craft puttered slightly as it’s AI attempted to remain geostationary to i...
2021-02-16 06:27:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe press and the media at large would characterize pirates as either irredeemable evil slaving scum who murder each other with impunity and have loyalties that change with the solar winds, or as rogue robinhood archetypes who have a bit of mystery and suspense as the antiheroes that thumb their noses at authority.
Artistic, but ultimately wrong.
The civilian shipping companies would tell you to carry insurance, double-check every contract and lane, make sure you only travel in we...
2021-02-09 05:09:03 +0000 UTC View Post