What Does Halloween Look Like For The Steam Team This Year? Has Everyone Chosen Costumes Yet?

What does Halloween look like for the Steam Team this year? Has everyone chosen costumes yet?

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Camille: Decorations EVERYWHERE!

Gordon: Too many if you ask me.

Camille: No such thing.

James: No one asked you for your opinion anyway.

Gordon: Look here-

Camille: We’re doing a costume party with the theme of Villains and Heroes.

Percy: I’m gonna be Mario!

Thomas: I’m gonna be Bowser! 😈

Emily: And I’m Princess Peach!

Henry: I’m gonna be Poison Ivy… a male version but yes…🫣

Hiro: And I’ll be Robin from the Batman and Robin movie. Although I’m not quite sure it fits my personality. But Poison Ivy is one of Henry’s favorites so that’s what we decided on.

James: I’m gonna be venom! 😈

Edward: And I’ll be going as Spider-Man.

Camille: I’m gonna be Christine Daae and Gordon’s gonna be Phantom.

Gordon: *grumbles*

Camille: He doesn’t like to dress up but Gerard Butler’s costume is very gentlemanly and so he agreed.

Gordon: You’re lucky I tolerate you.

Camille: Love you too dear! 🤭

Sooo… as I posted previously I’ve been messing around with AI for both fun and then for also aide in writing my fic. But recently I used an AI to create my characters, and I know there’s a battle between artists and AI but I can’t draw so I wanted to use it. Anyway, so far I’ve created my Edward, James, and Gordon. So here those beauties are!

Obviously since they’re made by AI they aren’t perfect by any means. I had another image of Edward and it had a beautiful background but the AI gave him 3 arms for… reasons??? Anyway, here is pretty much close to perfect for all 3 of these characters. Also, James should be raven haired but it couldn’t do the red highlights for whatever reason so I just went with red hair and now I can’t see him the other way. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Also The AI for Gordon i literally put in “Henry Cavill” as a reference point… sooooooo…. yeah.

More to come!!

I made good on my promise and so here is Henry the Venusaur!!!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let y’all know I’m taking a little breather for The Yellow Rose. I’ve been writing between 20-30 pages per chapter and we’re about to reach a lot of dramatic points so I’m taking a breather this week. I know I’m usually good for each Monday but I’m real tired and I ended up with the 24 hr flu and so yeah.

But that being said, asks are still totally welcome and I will be trying my hand at the traintober writing prompts. Also, I’m still working on Henry as Venusaur! I’m excited to keep working on things! Just needing a breather! 😁

Traintober!! I know I’m running late, but today was insane! But I’m posting now!

Day 2 - Bridge

It was supposed to be a fun and relaxing day. How could it have turned out so wrong?

Camille and Gordon had decided to go on a double date with James and Edward to the animal park where a new indoor exhibit had opened. It was an indoor rainforest, with open waters to walk by and see all sorts of exciting creatures, from exotic birds and fish to caimans and the creepy crawly insects. Those things more hazardous to health, like the dart frogs and tarantulas were in well-kept and enriched enclosures along the path.

The two couples walked hand in hand with one another, pointing at the different critters walking around and chirping.

“This is absolutely beautiful.” Edward said as James wrapped his arm around him, pulling him close as they walked together, “We’ve never actually been here before, sad enough. Thanks for the invitation, Camille.”

The small tank engine smiled back at the two, “I’ve been really looking forward to this part of the park opening. It’s nice and warm in here and the butterflies that they brought in are absolutely beautiful. They’re even thinking of making a specific butterfly room.”

“They can keep the insects to themselves.” James said with a look of disgust.

Edward chuckled, “Still not over that bee sting after all this time?”

James grumbles and looks away, “Don’t like creepy crawlies..”

“Well, we’ll avoid the tarantulas and spider exhibits then.”

“Yes, please.” James said, eyeing a few exhibits.

Gordon, who had been silent for the most part and just enjoying being around his girlfriend, looked up at the top of the enclosure, “Is that a rope bridge?”

The others followed his eyes. Camille smiled, “Yup! Something fun for the guests to cross apparently.”

James grinned, “Looks like fun!”

Edward frowned, “Looks like a hazard.”

“Well, there’s only one way to find out. Let’s go!” James tugged Edward towards the stairs climbing up.

“But, James, the other animals. I’d like to see-“

“We can come back! I promise!” James grinned and then looked back at Gordon and Camille, “You two coming?”

Gordon rolled his eyes at the red engine’s enthusiasm, preferring to just take a stroll through the park with Camille. She smiled up at him and he just shrugged, giving her the reigns of the situation.

“We can always go walk around after. Might as well get it over it.” She intertwined her fingers with his.

“Fine by me. If it’ll get James to just relax and enjoy the day.” Gordon grumbled and the two made their way up and after the newly married couple.

When the two couples had managed to make it to the third floor and to the bridge, Camille and Edward were beginning to have second thoughts. The rope was thick and sturdy, but it was still a rope bridge and that meant walking on a “floor” with holes in it. James, however, was excited by the thrill of it.

“We can only go one at a time.” Edward noted, doing his best to not look down.

“You know… I’m beginning to have second thoughts.” Camille said, backing into her boyfriend, “Engine’s should keep their wheels on the ground.”

Gordon smirked and placed both hands on her shoulders, “Nervous, little tank engine?”

“Um, nope. Not nervous. Just… thinking about my health.” Camille said, looking down at the forest floor below.

James started walking across the bridge, holding onto the sides as it swung a little, “Whoa!” He turned back to Edward grinning, “C’mon sweetheart, I’ll be right here.”

Edward hesitated but placed one foot on the rope swing, “James, I don’t know about this.”

“You can hang onto my shirt if it makes you feel better.” The splendid engine smiled brightly at his husband.

Edward groaned softly and then swallowed, putting his other foot on the bridge. It wiggled a bit beneath him and he instinctively reached out and grabbed the two sides of the bridge.

“Nope! Don’t like this!”

“Well it’s too late now.” Gordon rolled his eyes and jabbed a thumb behind him, “There’s a line forming and only one way out. Get going, old iron.”

Camille frowned at her mate disapprovingly and James scowled at the express engine. However, he quickly traded that for a soft look at Edward and reached out to take his hand, “You can take my hand. I’ll let you walk in front of me and I’ll be right behind you.”

Edward smiled softly, the nerves still evident on his face, but wiggled his way in front of James and the two began the slow walk across. James stayed practically flush against Edward’s smaller frame, making him feel more comfortable.

But Edward wasn’t the only one having doubts. Camille had fumbled her way onto the bridge and was shaking like a leaf during fall. Her face had turned pale.

“Gordon if I survive this don’t ever let me talk you into coming up here again. This is one fear that I don’t want to face.”

Gordon chuckled as he was pushed across the bridge from the excited children behind him, “You’ll survive Camille. The rope is made to handle a lot of weight.”

“How do you know that?” She asked, taking another step.

“I read the sign back there while Edward and James were taking their sweet time.”

“Well, regardless, I’m never doing this again.”

Gordon chuckled and gently nudged her along, “There’s no going back now, Camille. Keep going.”

The little tank engine groaned in frustration, but seeing James and Edward make it safely to the other side, she practically skipped across the rope bridge to firm ground.

“I will never take terra firma for granted again.” She said, still shaking.

Edward laughed, his legs still shaking as well, “Me neither. Curse us for having adventurous mates.”

Camille chuckled as Gordon came to join the others, “To be fair, I think my own curiosity got the better of me this time.”

Edward chuckled and looked at James, smiling but serious, “Never again.”

James smiled brightly, “Alright, Ed, never again.”

Oh, you’re going to watch it? I hope you all enjoy it, it’s one of my favorites!

The stage musical was written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, who went on to write the music for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin, and the film version was written by Ashman and directed by Frank Oz, who’s a brilliant director in his own right but is probably best known for his work with Jim Henson on The Muppet Show and Sesame Street and for playing and puppeteering Yoda in the Star Wars movies!

If you’re able, watch both the endings and see which one you prefer!

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Henry: I’m excited! We’re gonna watch it tonight when everyone is home! I’ll let you know Gift Anon! I’m really excited!