[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: Unconscious Desires
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Dogwood Rose #8: coral: desire
Styles and Supplies: Silhouette, Life Drawing, Glue ("Dreams and meditation could bring up deep-seated emotions from the past that have been blocking your growth without your realizing it. Both seeking and giving forgiveness may take on new importance. Romantic passion should be at an all-time high. These emotions are also likely to provide artistic inspiration that you want to turn toward decorating your home."), Calendar Page (Let's Hug Day), Tempera (The Hanged Man from dailytarotdraw: "Hanged Man represents being temporarily suspended. Life is on hold, but it serves a purpose. It suggests that you need to take a step back and reassess your current situation. You may be feeling stuck or like you're at a crossroads. This is a time to be introspective and to consider all your options very carefully. It's also a time to be patient. The Hanged Man suggests that the answer you're seeking will come in due time.")
Word Count: 971
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali
In-Universe Date: Night of 1912.4.3.2, Morning of 1912.4.3.3
Summary: Setsiana has a dream. (And I finish the Dogwood Rose list after almost exactly a year!)

Unconscious Desires )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: Mothers
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Realgar #12: Part
Styles and Supplies: Brushes (November 17, 2025: Crucible), Tempera (Knight of Cups reversed from dailytarotdraw.com: "Knight of Cups reversed indicates you may be walking away from a relationship and/or a creative venture. It could signify a lack of commitment or instability in your relationships, as the reversed Knight of Cups is often associated with a tendency to become emotionally unreliable. This card advises exercising caution when making decisions based on emotions alone, as there is a risk of being carried away by unrealistic fantasies or romantic illusions. It urges the need for self-reflection and emotional healing in order to regain a sense of emotional stability and authentic connection with others.")
Word Count: 792
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali
In-Universe Date: 1912.4.1.3
Summary: Setsiana and Qhoroali have a conversation over breakfast.

Mothers )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: A Dream of Past Misunderstandings
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Warm Heart #9: Confusion
Styles and Supplies: Canvas, Chiaroscuro, Life Drawing, Oils (I am a reliquary of almosts), Tempera (Got The Lovers from Daily Tarot Draw: "Lovers represents love and relationship, soul mates, physical attractions and choices to be made. It represents being with the people who make you feel whole. The Lovers can also indicate a need to balance your own needs with the needs of others. This is not always an easy task, but it is one that is worth striving for.")
Word Count: 832
Rating: T
Warnings: Brief Non-Graphic Violence
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali, Cyaru
In-Universe Date: Night of 1912.4.1.2
Summary: Setsiana has another strange dream.
Notes: Some of the supplies are maybe not immediately apparent in this one right now, but I promise they are all related.

A Dream of Past Misunderstandings )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: Transtimeline Whispers
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Realgar #15: Murmur
Styles and Supplies: Silhouette, Life Drawing, Tempera (this spread, interpreted as need / want)
Word Count: 1394
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Characters: Setsiana, Sapfita, Qhoroali
In-Universe Date: Night of 1912.3.4.6, 1912.3.5.1
Summary: Setsiana asks Sapfita about the strange dream.

Transtimeline Whispers )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: Another Kind of Love
Story: Tales From the Neighborhood
Plot Thread: Michael, Robert, and Stephen
Colors: Warm Heart #29: Pleasure
Styles and Supplies: Life Drawing, Silhouette, Cartography, Stained Glass, Mural, Gesso, Sculpture, Calendar Page (National Self-Awareness Day), Tempera (Used dailytarotdraw.com and got the Seven of Pentacles: The Seven of Pentacles also reminds us of the importance of patience and persistence as we wait for the fruits of our labor to manifest. It encourages us to have faith in ourselves and remain committed to our goals, knowing that our dedication will eventually pay off. This card serves as a gentle reminder that success often requires nurturing and nurturing takes time.), Novelty Bead ("You give me fever - when you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight/Fever - in the the morning, fever all through the night." Fever, Michael Buble, given here)
Word Count: 11,976
Rating: T
Warnings: There's a lot of really strongly implied sex/hookups in here, but nothing higher-rated than T actually happens onscreen. Stephen and Jasmine say some bad words, and there's some really vague and unspecific discussion of past mpreg.
Important Onscreen Characters: Michael Wolf, Robert Bren, Stephen Bren, Victoria Ramirez, Jasmine Rai, Theo Huffington, Philip Marsh
Important Offscreen Characters: Bethany Ramirez, Oliver Bren, Archie Daniels, Simon Upsnott
Main Relationship is (the beginnings of) a Michael/Robert/Stephen QPR, and secondarily a Michael/Robert sexual relationship, but also:
Important Onscreen Relationships: Robert/Victoria, Stephen/Victoria, Stephen/Jasmine, Robert/Philip
Important Offscreen Relationships: Theo/Bethany, Oliver/Victoria, Michael/Archie, Theo/Victoria, Simon/Jasmine, Frodo/Sam, Michael/Philip
(There are also numerous unimportant characters and relationships in here, onscreen and offscreen, but I'm not listing them all.)
Summary: Michael, Robert, and Stephen survive college. Nobody survives Victoria Ramirez.
Notes: Sorry that this wound up becoming almost twelve thousand words of relationship drama and aspec nonsense. This is Sculpture with respect to this, which comes basically immediately after the end of this piece, and this, which happens at some point between Michael meeting Victoria and Michael and Robert getting together.

Another Kind of Love )

Gesso Notes (363 words) )

Sim Pictures and Notes (1275 words) )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: Recording in Progress
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Light Black #23: Beg, Color of the Day 8/29/25: Sidereal
Styles and Supplies: Panorama, Tempera (Used dailytarotdraw.com and got the Five of Wands: Five of Wands suggests that conflict can be a catalyst for growth and innovation. While it may seem chaotic and stressful, the energy generated from the competition can lead to new ideas and breakthroughs. It is important, however, to channel this energy constructively and to avoid letting it spiral into aggression or hostility.)
Word Count: 1771
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Characters: Setsiana, Sapfita
In-Universe Date: Night of 1912.3.1.6
Summary: Setsiana records a dream of Sapfita.

Recording in Progress )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: Lost in Time
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Dogwood Rose #2: burgundy: unconscious beauty, Techelet #3: Teshuvah (repentance), Warm Heart #12: Belief
Styles and Supplies: Sihouette, Life Drawing, Chiaroscuro, Charcoal, Tempera (these cards with the spread: Problem / Solution), Modeling Clay (the prompt: discovery), Stain ("Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death." - Harold Wilson), Novelty Bead (this image, given here)
Word Count: 3051
Rating: T
Warnings: Fantasy Drug (Ab)use
Characters: Qhoroali, Setsiana
In-Universe Date: (approximately) -9500, 1912.3.1.2
Summary: Qhoroali decides to trust.

Lost in Time )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: Peatäro's Story
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Light Black #10: Pull
Styles and Supplies: Panorama, Stickers ("A CIA handbook taught torture methods, and stressed the importance of psychological over physical torture. The threat of inflicting pain triggered fears more damaging than the pain itself, because people often underestimated their capacity to withstand pain."), Tempera (these cards with the spread Positive / Negative / What you should do), Novelty Bead (this image, given here)
Word Count: 3655
Rating: T
Warnings: Description of Slavery
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali, Peatäro
In-Universe Date: 1912.2.4.2
Summary: Qhoroali observes a substance, and Setsiana talks with Peatäro.
Notes: Hopefully it's not too hard to follow this mobius strip plotline.

Peataro's Story )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: Unwary
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Light Black #8: Fight
Styles and Supplies: Chiaroscuro, Brushes (July 17 2025: Fugitive), Watercolors ("Write a short story that begins with an intense and startling event and build your story around each character’s response. What sorts of personality traits are revealed in the aftermath?"), Tempera (this post)
Word Count: 1301
Rating: T
Warnings: Non-Graphic Violence; Mild Injuries; Blood
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali, Cyaru, unnamed minor characters
Summary: Setsiana is taken unawares.

Unwary )
[personal profile] paradoxcase
Name: A Return to Research
Story: The Fulcrum
Colors: Dogwood Rose #6: orange: enthusiasm, Light Black #20: Heal
Styles and Supplies: Panorama, Calendar Page (July 8: SCUD Day), Stickers ("There is a “Gospel of Judas” not found in the Bible that speaks of Judas as the only one of Jesus’ disciples who fully understood his teachings. He turned Jesus over to the Romans because Jesus asked him to."), Tempera (I used dailytarotdraw and got the Eight of Swords. Using the reversed meaning: "The 8 of Swords Reversed represents a release from the entrapment and self-imposed limitations that once plagued us. When this card appears reversed, it signifies newfound clarity, liberation, and the ability to break free from mental barriers. The negative thoughts and fears that once held us captive are now dissipating, giving way to a renewed sense of empowerment and freedom. The reversed 8 of Swords reminds us that we have the power to overcome our self-imposed restrictions and embrace a life filled with possibilities and growth. It encourages us to step out of our comfort zones and explore new horizons, knowing that we can navigate any challenges that come our way."), Novelty Bead (this image, given here)
Word Count: 1161
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Characters: Setsiana, Qhoroali
In-Universe Date: 1912.1.4.5
Summary: Setsiana finds something to do with herself.

A Return to Research )

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