Grab a marker and write something on my muse! ( Anywhere over my muse’s body. )
bold all that apply
my muse…
likes artificial watermelon | sleeps in what they’re already wearing | eats their cereal with milk | listens to music with earbuds | hates the summer | can recite past the first four digits of pi | eats frosting out of the jar | doodles on their notebooks | can bake cookies | has a garden | has had a snowball fight | eats pancakes without syrup | prefers shorts to pants | can name more than ten superheroes | has a plan for the zombie apocalypse | uses the same password for everything | can’t hold their breath for more than fifteen seconds | watches anime | hasn’t read harry potter | can say ‘I love you’ in more than one language | prefers mechanical pencils | thinks space is cool | takes personality tests more than once to make sure | can’t tie their shoelaces | has a purse | likes salad | likes cool colors better than warm colors | knows how to braid hair | reads biographies | can ice skate | knows their mbti | reads astrology charts | prefers the star wars prequels to the original trilogy | plays video games | reads the newspaper | likes chocolate ice cream better | doesn’t cuss | memorizes song lyrics | collects coupons | has a preferred order at starbucks | likes movie theater popcorn | has seen a play | listens to music with headphones | owns a hoodie | would rather own cds than online copies | has written a poem | can shuffle cards | subscribes to a magazine | double dips when eating | drinks directly out of the milk container | keeps a journal
@ r i p
SEND ME ‘@’ FOR A RANDOMLY GENERATED STARTER. | NO LONGER ACCEPTING.
0000029. ❛ JEE-SUS, WHAT THE hell happened to you–? ❜
SEND ME ‘@’ FOR A RANDOMLY GENERATED STARTER. | NO LONGER ACCEPTING.
the wolf QUIRKS at the waist, leather groaning softly beneath his lean until visage draws NEAR..
( until she may feel his b r e a t h against the flesh. )
0000022. ❛ DON’T BE STUPID, .. you’re NOTHING without me. ❜
CHARACTER TRUTHS. bold = always / often ; italic = sometimes
tagged by: @theeternalsun ( thanks mum )
tagging: @confiadosavior, @subsolanus, @safetydoesntexist, @pyroknetic, @sirgrimes && YOU–!
1. smoking: the action or habit of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug.
2. binge drinking: the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
3. drug abuse: the habitual taking of illegal drugs.
4. nail biting: a common body language sign of anxiety/tension.
5. lip biting: a common body language sign of anxiety/tension.
6. night owl: a person who is habitually active or wakeful at night.
7. early bird: a person who rises, arrives, or acts before the usual or expected time.
8. negative attitudes: a philosophy of approaching life with criticism & pessimism.
9. positive attitudes: a philosophy of approaching life with optimism & confidence.
10. swearing: the use of offensive language.
11. superstitious: an irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome.
12. inspecting fingernails: a common body language sign of boredom.
13. scratching your neck: a common body language sign of uncertainty.
14. foot and finger tapping: a common body language sign of stress/impatience.
15. nose touch: a subtle body language sign of deceit.
16. flipping hair: a common body language sign of craving attention.
17. twirling hair: a common body language sign of flirtation.
18. cracking knuckles: a common body language sign of readiness.
19. hands behind back: a common body language sign of confidence.
20. finger pointing: a common body language sign of authority.
21. hands on hips: a common body language sign of readiness.
22. hands in pockets: a common body language sign of mistrust/reluctance.
23. frequent touch: a common body language sign of warmth/familiarity.
24. throat - clearing: a common body language sign of rejection/doubt.
25. jaw - clenching: a common body language sign of hostility.
26. eye - rolling: a common body language sign of irritation.
27. head - tilt: a common body language sign of interest.
28. whistling: to emit high - pitched sound by forcing breakthrough a small hole between one’s lips or teeth; usually to a tune.
29. humming: make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee; usually to a tune.
30. perfectionism: refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.
31. photographic memory: the ability to remember information or visual images in great detail.
32. paranoia: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self - importance, typically worked into an organized system.
33. exaggeration: a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is.
34. intuitive: using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.
35. quick - witted: showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly & effectively.
36. interrupting: breaking the continuity of a conversation with one’s own statements.
37. doodling: to scribble or make rough drawings, absentmindedly.
38. irritable: having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed.
39. gambling: to play games of chance for money; bet.
40. travel - sick: suffering from nausea caused by the motion of a moving vehicle, boat, or aircraft.
41. sensitive: having or displaying a quick & delicate appreciation of others’ feelings.
42. melancholy: a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
43. chewing gum: the exercise of chewing flavoured gum which is not intended for swallowing.
44. fidgeting: to make small movements, especially of the hands & feet, through nervousness or impatience.
45. skeptical: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
46. neat - freak: compulsively obsessed with cleanliness.
47. gossiping: divulging personal information about others.
48. prim: feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper; stiffly correct.
49. abbreviating: giving others nicknames/shortening names/giving pet names.
50. having a catchphrase: having a sentence or phrase typically associated with a specific person.
SEND ME ‘@’ FOR A RANDOMLY GENERATED STARTER. | NO LONGER ACCEPTING.
mirth is a heavy weight to TUG impishly at the corners of bearded lips, && though the temples PULSATE && a single hand ascend in an attempt to s o o t h the dull ache ( keep the BLINDS closed.. you want SUNLIGHT, go the FUCK outside–! ) , he bears no falter. instead, dark brows ascend – a low chuckle RUMBLES from deep in the chest:
❛ I’D OFFER YOU A DRINK, sweetheart, if i hadn’t gone and DRANK it all up last night; my WIVES can be so insistent and well.. happy WIFE, happy LIFE y’know what i mean–? ❜
SEND ME ‘@’ FOR A RANDOMLY GENERATED STARTER. | NO LONGER ACCEPTING.
❛ ‘WEIRD THING IS, it doesn’t even HURT – just bleedin’ like a motherfucker. ❜
SEND ME ‘@’ FOR A RANDOMLY GENERATED STARTER. | NO LONGER ACCEPTING.
a soft sigh to b r e a t h e from the lips, && a single dark brow quirks. && fitted leather squeaks and WHINES into the air upon it’s bearer leaning at the waist:
❛ NOW, I KNOW YOU’RE.... trying your best, with this and hell, i KNOW this is not easy for you. .. but your BEST just isn’t good enough. this shit you see around you–? this runs like a WELL OILED MACHINE; and that just could not fucking happen with everyone just.. tryin’.
.. so next time–? i need you to just.. DO IT, take that god damn step–! show me your initiative, otherwise you are NOT going to make it. ❜
FASHION/APPEARANCE STATS.
BOLD what applies to your muse.
TAGGED : stolen from @rougescion
TAGGING : @subsolanus, @julietthotelwhiskey, @vicemirrored, @spacehated, @sirgrimes && @tcmbraider
BODY.
Long legs. Short legs. Average legs. Slender thighs. Thick thighs. Muscular thighs. Skinny arms. Soft arms. Muscular arms. Toned stomach. Flat stomach. Flabby Stomach. Soft stomach. Six-pack. Beer belly. Lean frame. Beefy/muscular frame. Voluptuous frame. Petite frame ( 5 ft 4 or shorter ). Lanky frame. Short nails. Long nails. Manicured nails. Dirty nails. Flat ass. Toned ass. Bubble butt. Thick ass. Thick thighs. Small waist. Thick waist. Narrow hips. Average hips. Wide hips. Big feet. Average feet. Small feet. Soft feet. Slender feet. Calloused hands. Soft hands. Big hands. Average hands. Small hands. Long fingers. Short fingers. Average fingers. Broad shoulder. Underweight. Average weight. Overweight.
HEIGHT.
Shorter than 140 cm. 141 cm-150 cm. 151 cm to 160 cm. 161 cm to 170 cm. 171 cm to 180cm. 181 cm to 190 cm. 191 cm to 2m. Taller than 2 m.
SKIN.
Pale. Rosy. Olive. Dark. Tanned. Blotchy. Smooth. Acne. Dry. Greasy. Soft.
EYES.
Small. Large. Average. Grey. Brown. Blue. Green. Gold. Hazel. Doe-eyed. Almond. Close-set. Wide-set. Squinty. Monolid. Heavy eyelids. Upturned. Downturned.
HAIR.
Thin. Thick. Fine. Normal. Greasy. Dry. Soft. Shiny. Curly. Frizzy. Wild. Unruly. Straight. Smooth. Wavy. Floppy. Cropped. Pixie-cut. Shoulder length. Back length. Waist length. Buzz cut. Bald. Jaw length. Mohawk. White. Platinum blonde. Golden blonde. Dirty blonde. Blondette. Ombre. Light brown. Mouse brown. Chestnut brown. Golden brown. Chocolate brown. Dark brown. Jet black. Ginger. Auburn. Dyed red. Dyed any “unnatural color”. Thin eyebrows. Average eyebrows. Thick eyebrows.
TATTOOS / PIERCINGS.
Full sleeve. Thigh tattoo. Neck tattoo. Chest tattoo. One tattoo. A few here and there. Multiple. No tattoo. Monroe piercing. Nose piercing. Septum. Nipple piercing(s). Genital piercing(s). Industrial piercings. Earlobe piercing. Prince Albert piercing. Eyebrow piercing(s). Tongue piercing(s). Lip piercing(s). Tragus piercing. Angelbites. Labret. Stretches out ears. Navel piercing. Inverse navel piercing. Cheek piercing(s). Smiley. Nape piercing(s).
COSMETICS.
Eyeliner. Light eyeliner. Heavy eyeliner. Cat eyes. Mascara. Fake eyelashes. Matte lipstick. Regular lipstick. Lipgloss. Red lips. Pink lips. Dark lips. Bronzer. Highlighter. Eyeshadow. Neutral eyeshadow. Smoky eyes. Colorful eyeshadow. Blush. Lipliner. Light contouring. Heavy contouring. Powder. Matte foundation. Shiny foundation. Concealer. Wears make up regularly. Wears it from time to time. Never wears make-up.
SCENT.
Floral. Fruity. Perfumes. Aftershave. Cocoa. Moisturizer. Shampoo. Cigarettes. Leather. Sweat. Food. Incense. Marijuana. Cologne. Whiskey. Wine. Fried food. Blood.
CLOTHES.
Jeans. Tight pants. Overknee socks. Tights. Leggings. Yoga pants. Pencil skirt. Tight skirt. Loose skirt. Tight/formfitting dress. Cardigans. Blouse. Button up shirt. Band-T-shirt. Sports-T-shirt. Sweatpants. Tanktop. Fur. Faux fur. Leather. Designer. High street. Online stores. Thrift. Lingerie. Long skirt. Miniskirt. Maxidress. Sun dress. Tie. Tuxedo. Cocktail dress. Highslit dress/skit. T-shirt. Loose clothing. Tight clothing. Jean shorts. Sweater. Sweater vest. Khaki pants. Suit. Hoodie. Harlem pants. Basketball shorts. Boxers. Briefs. Thong. Hotpants. Hipster panties. Bra. Sportsbra. Crop top. Corset. Ballerina skirt. Leotard. Polka dot. Stripes. Glitter. Silk. Lace. Leather. Velvet. Chemise. Patterns. Florals. Neon colors. Pastels. Black. Dark colors.
SHOES.
Sneakers. Slip-ons. Flats. Slippers. Sandals. High heels. Kitten heels. Ankle boots. Combat boots. Knee-high. Platforms. Stripper heels. Bare feet. Loafers. Oxfords. Gladiator shoes.
’ i will fuck you up, don’t even try. ’
'FUCK’ SENTENCE STARTERS. | NO LONGER ACCEPTING.
❛ IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE, sweetheart, i DO NOT doubt it.❜
half is what i say it is.
RULES, LAWS, IMPORTANT STUFFS.
DISCLAIMERS
I am in no way affiliated with the writers or producers of AMC'S The Walking Dead, nor any of the cast including Jeffrey Dean Morgan; likewise, I do NOT claim Negan as a character of my own creation. How he is portrayed here is as my own personal version of him dictates, and should not influence how any other writers or quiet observers view him canonically.
My beautiful theme code was created by the wonderful agirlingrey, my incredible theme background by warblossomed using art by mimmu art on deviantart, and my original icon psd was created by envolentus in a pack released to the public; however, all other graphics and icons on this blog have all been made by me, unless otherwise stated. Please don't take anything from this blog!
FOLLOWING && INTERACTIONS
This blog is selective and mutually-exclusive, therefore threads are limited to my mutual followers only; however, memes are open to all: mutual or otherwise. NEVERTHELESS, I am still perfectly willing to chat with you ooc, even if our characters have not yet interacted or will not in the future. I’m always happy to make new friends. … like, always. Please love me.
NOTE: For my own personal comfort, I will not be following nor interacting with other Negan blogs, and prefer that I not even be followed as to avoid them all together – this has nothing to do with other writers, it is simply a preference due to my own struggle with insecurity. Due to this rule, I will be blocking duplicates upon being followed. Again, this is solely for my own comfort and has nothing to do with these blogs personally!
DRAMA && HATE
Neither of these things will be tolerated on this blog. Anonymous hate will be instantly deleted, and drama will be avoided at all costs.
If you feel negatively towards me in any way, please approach me ooc through whatever platform is most comfortable for you, and I will be more than happy to try to work it out with you. However, if you refuse to confront me and maturely conversate with me about how I can make you more uncomfotable/ease whatever issues you may have, I will be terminating our association.
REPLIES && THREADS
As for replies, and the speed of my replies to our threads: please understand that I do in fact have a relatively busy life outside of tumblr, and ooc always comes before anything on this blog. I will not be replying every day, and more than likely won't be tending to my drafts most days. Lurking on the dash or tidying up my blog helps me relax.
Likewise, I feel it necessary to point out that I am human, and sometimes (most of the time) I will have muse for some threads and not others. This has nothing to do with you personally, my sentiment towards your character or our thread in general, this simply is because I am impulsive, with a relatively limited human intention-span. Please do not push me for replies, I am here for my enjoyment, and have the right to stop interactions with you if you cause me discomfort. So, just please be understanding, and grant me the respect of your patience.
CROSSOVERS && AU'S
I'm an absolute sucker for crossovers, au's and well thought out original characters, and will leap at these opportunities given the chance. While Negan is certainly an incredibly flexible character, as long as discussion is given between us to agree on a feasible circumstance for our thread, I will agree every time.
SHIPPING
I ship exclusively with chemistry; despite canon events or the opinion of the general populace. Discussion is always welcomed, but chemistry is a necessity before I agree. Though I will be holding true to canon events regarding Negan's many wives, please know that I will not be participating in any smut writing due to my own personal preference to avoid it.
NOTE: This blog is not the source for your Negan thirst. While he is incredibly brash and relentlessly flirtatious in nature, please understand that -- while I do enjoy romantic shipping -- I am here to personally explore his mind, and to do that I need a variety of scenarios! Not all ships need to be romantic, and sometimes hate!ships and bro!ships can honestly trigger the most enjoyable interactions. (NOTE NO. 2 BECAUSE THIS SHIT IS IMPORTANT: I do not ship Rick Grimes and Negan romantically; though I OF COURSE respect the people that do and their choice to do so/opinions on the matter, it is my personal preference for them to remain adversaries. Please do not force this ship on me.)
MEMES && META
All of them. All the time. Give them to me.
MUN
Hello, everyone! My name is Bones (like Bones McCoy in Star Trek): she/her pronouns, aries (asshole), and I am unfortunate enough to live in the US.
I have been roleplaying for nearly ten years now; beginning on forums, and then transcending to myspace, roleplayer.me, and finally, to tumblr (which is now my preferred platform.)
Please don’t be afraid to approach me for any reason, whether it be a greeting, a plot request, or just to vent in the case that you need someone to talk to. Chances are, I’m a bigger, even more emotional nerd than you are, so also don’t be nervous in geeking out about anything to me, just as long as you’re prepared for me to geek back.
My triggers include (but are not limited to) sucide, rape, animal abuse and clowns, but I also just am not fond of having porn on the dash, so I'll just say that too. Don’t feel down if I ask you to accordingly tag any posts containing related content.. I just want my dash to be safe, as I hope you all do as well! If there is something I have posted that makes you uncomfortable, politely let me know and it will be addressed/amended immediately.
I reserve the right to change/alter this guidelines as needed. thanks for reading!
verses
- MAIN.
- AU.
- GROUP.
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NEW WORLD ORDER.
This is my main verse, which follows the canon events of AMC's The Walking Dead, Season 7. Negan is the leader of the largest functioning community that has yet to be introduced into this world: a group run out of an abandoned factory, the Sanctuary, whom call themselves the Saviors. They are the New World Order; a group which thrives off of the production of others in exchange for protection against the dead, though their methods are often violent and immoral -- to rule based on fear and punishment. The rules are the rules -- give them half your shit or be eliminated; and remember, Negan is everywhere.
SUCKS DON'T IT - THE MOMENT YOU REALIZE YOU DON'T KNOW SHIT.
My secondary verse is primarily headcanon/comic based, as it is set in the period of time post!war with Alexandria and it's allies. The Saviors have been defeated, and Negan -- after surviving having his throat cut -- now resides in Alexandria's prison.
VERSE NAME.
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VERSE NAME.
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VERSE NAME.
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VERSE NAME.
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basic information
- FULL NAME: Negan
- NICKNAME: TBD
- AGE: 44 Years of age.
- BIRTH DATE: April 5th.
- ETHNICITY: Caucasian.
- GENDER: Cis!Male.
- ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: Hetero-romantic.
- SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Heterosexual.
- RELIGION: Agnostic.
- SPOKEN LANGUAGE: English, some Castillian Spanish.
- CURRENT LIVING CONDITIONS: The Sanctuary.
- OCCUPATION: Previously, a used car salesman, schoolteacher/coach; Currently, leader of the Saviors.
relationships
- PARENTS: UNKNOWN.
- SIBLINGS: UNKNOWN.
- SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Sherry, Amber, Kae,
Lucille& several others. (verse dependent.) - CHILDREN: N/A
physical traits
- EYE COLOUR: Dark umber/chestnut
- HAIR COLOUR: Dark brown/black.
- HEIGHT: 6'2"
- BODY BUILD: Average/lean.
- TATTOOS + PIERCINGS: Several tattoos on the arms and chest, no piercings.
- NOTABLE PHYSICAL TRAITS: Dark hair which contrasts the salt and pepper facial hair is often neatly slicked back; Thick, defined brows; Often is seen wearing a leather jacket, jeans, boots and a crimson red scarf; Carries a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire by the name of Lucille.
phobias and disorders
- PHOBIAS: soon soon
- MENTAL DISORDERS: PTSD, sociopathic tendencies, god-complex, minor anxiety, psychopathic tendencies.
- WHEN WAS THIS DIAGNOSED?: N/A
personality
- INTELLIGENCE: soon soon
- LIKES: soon soon
- DISLIKES: soon soon
- DISPOSITION: soon soon
- EXTRAS: soon soon
biography
Negan (pronounced KNEE-GAN) is a character from The Walking Dead comic book series and TV series. He served as the primary antagonist from Volume 17: Something to Fear to Volume 21: All Out War, Part 2. He later becomes a recurring antagonist, bordering an anti-hero, from Volume 22: A New Beginning to Volume 26: Call to Arms. He becomes an anti-hero in Volume 27: The Whisperer War and onward.He is also the titular main protagonist of his backstory, Here's Negan. Although other villains exist throughout the series, Negan has been the biggest and most dangerous threat that Rick and his group have ever faced, even more so than both The Governor and Alpha. As a result, overall, he is the primary antagonist of the comic series, in front of The Governor and Alpha.
In the television series, Negan is the primary antagonist from the second half of Season 6 onwards. Negan is the totalitarian leader of the Saviors, a hostile group of outbreak survivors that are pitted against Rick Grimes' group. In the series, Negan is portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
source.
you push me
"You see, Rick.. whatever you do, no matter what, you don't mess with the NEW WORLD ORDER.And the new world order is this, and it's really very simple, so, even if you're stupid -- which you MAY very well be, you can UNDERSTAND it. You
Here goes.
PAY ATTENTION."
and push me
NEGAN.Independent, Selective, Mutually Exclusive.
AMC based.
Triggering, violent content warning.
OC, AU && Crossover friendly.
and push me
Established April 4th, 2017.As penned (
PLEASE READ RULES BEFORE FOLLOWING.