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*laughs in trying to make a scene from the Cookie Reapers AU while struggling to figure out things chronologically bc I'm stubborn*

Cookie Reapers AU - Midnight Conversation (it's a bit long)

Yeah, y'all really deserve a long overdue scene from the actual story. After all, I don't think you guys got to see how some of our favorite cookies act in this au.

You can tell when I started inserting and then said "screw it i'm editing all the expressions"

Idk i'm incredibly sleep deprived

Enjoy

Ask blog is always open!

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Reblogs are appreciated!

*Madeleine proceeded to snatch Espresso and get him out of there for some reason*

I literally just made this a few minutes ago and I don't know what I'm gonna do with it but enjoy

(Also no editing for this one cause it's on my phone lmao)

hey u still working on the cookie run reapers au? just wondering bc I really like the au

Yeah, sorry. I've been really busy for a while and my motivation has been extra tricky, but I'm still figuring out some details so I can actually post the story

Hey, so... Guess who's back? Back again?

I'm back onto working on the storyline, but imma ask for some patience bc my life is a whole lot busier now.

I really appreciate that people genuinely enjoy this au, so hopefully I can finally have this thing starting in working condition by Halloween?

......cheesum it's getting to be a year since I came up with this idea

First story related thing in like forever yayy

This is NOT the start of the plot 'cause there's details I'll need to finish before I can do the actual thing. For example: character designs. I'll need to work on all that before I get this show officially on the road

Expect more official unofficial things like this 'cause I liked this a lot

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okay so the usual advice for "what do i do" is "follow your heart" right? uhh... i dont know what my heart is saying

Am I gonna put them in the AU? Probably.

Do I know what I'm doing with them. Probably not.

Are they gonna be out of character to some extent? I dunno but I feel like it's gonna be a solid yes at some point

SHOULD I do this? I dunno but I'm hella sleep deprived soooo I'll need to sleep on it

Am I gonna a. sleep and b. stop asking myself questions in this post? a. i doubt it and b. yes, it's 2:45 am and i need to stop

Cookie Reapers AU Wizard Cookie my beloved

"Ah, those were the days. Before everything in my life fell apart, it was just innocent child's play with them. Oh, if only l could go back..."

Cookie Reapers shenanigans (swearing, sh!tpost)

haha clotted cream breaking some kind of taboo mid-plot go brrrrrrrrrrr

yeah in case i havent made it clear uhhh White Lily Cookie and Dark Enchantress Cookie are separate in this au

also the god ancients dont always get along as well as their og counterparts, as evidenced by every meeting they hold ever

though Hollyberry, Dark Cacao, and Golden Cheese do try not to squabble too much unless they want to see Pure Vanilla get angry (it's his domain they'd be in after all)

(you can hear Dark Enchantress Cookie in the background with popcorn going "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT")

...

I think I'm gonna start sh!tposting again :)

🧤

"🧤Gloves: share a snippet you’re particularly proud of!"

Ok so get ready 'cause this is a long one (and sadly no images for this post)--

I haven't talked about this (I think) but sometimes I write scenes in a doc or sort out my thoughts with a friend of mine (thank god she's okay with it).

I've got A LOT of stuff I'm proud of from these scenes I haven't been able to put in comic form because limitations and willpower.

For example, have this really old and potentially not that well written bit from me trying to write out Espresso and Madeleine during their little Christmas side story (I did flower symbolism research before writing it):

[start of snippet]

Espresso stood up abruptly and dropped his book onto the couch before storming to the door. He took a quick breath to try calming himself down and unlocked the door. He yanked it open and glared at the only human out there who would bother him now: Madeleine.

Madeleine's eyes were wide with surprise. He was holding a bag obviously containing gifts and something that almost threw off Espresso's glare entirely: a bouquet of flowers. It wasn't anything big—red tulips and white roses throughout—but what had nearly caused such a double take was the single black dahlia in the center. It wasn't truly black (instead being a dark burgundy), but something about it almost made Espresso's heart stop. Perhaps it was just how much it felt out of place. Perhaps it had a hidden meaning that he couldn't figure out in that moment. Nonetheless, it was there, and it was blooming against the brightness and warmth surrounding it.

[end snippet]

Imma put the takeaways I got from me literally just asking google and looking at flower sites as well and putting it on the doc:

Black flowers are usually negative, but a single one with a gift can show a "powerful gesture with a hint of mystery" and apparently a black dahlia makes a great centerpiece. (source: https://www.interflora.co.uk/blog/black-flowers)

Red tulips = perfect love

white rose = purity. Often used in weddings

Black dahlia (usually dark burgundy) = negative, sadness, betrayal. (Espresso himself)

Am I an expert on flower bouquets? No. Would Madeleine Cookie know his way around flowers in the AU really well? Also no.

I'm just proud of myself for using flower symbolism, though my excitement has cooled off a bit since January and last year's December.

btw if you wanna send in the same prompt or another one I don't mind it helps me focus on this au in particular--

*insert funni meme*

Imagine drawing a meme with your au instead of doing it with the comic studio you've been using this whole time and then posting it in the hopes that people will like it and then you'll digitize it for fun couldn't be me

yo the character roles and stories in this au be wild

So guess who's been drawing several Cookie Reapers AU things and coming up with several random but actual scenes over the past several days?

Drawing on paper, scenes in writing for now but whatever

I'll post some of the drawings soon enough and also talk about scenes and the actual thing

Don't know why I'm bringing this up again but ask box is open ESPECIALLY for anything related to this AU you wanna ask or talk about

Cookie Reapers AU drawings I did part 1 (it's nice and long because I also talk a little bit soooo enjoy)

An actual somewhat serious attempt at drawing Professor Espresso Cookie. Rather interesting that he looks so much like a college student when his records claim he is at least thirty at the start of the story.

hey look Eclair Cookie is this AU's school librarian with a passion for history and (as shown here) theories. He's rarely seen without a notebook and pen.

Licorice Cookie seems to be getting real tired of his job nowadays. All that running around doing soul work makes it pretty tough to take a break. Unless this is from after he met Wizard Cookie, which in that case, he's constantly fussing over that kid.

And lastly (for now):

(Halloween Photo from College description)

This photograph comes from ten years ago, back when Latte Cookie and Espresso Cookie were in college. It holds an innocent little memory of an eventful Halloween night for the two coworkers-then-classmates. This may just be Latte Cookie's favorite picture from that time, as it can always be seen on her desk at school.

Ask box is open! I'd love to hear any questions or comments from you all about the AU and the characters!

Please don't repost without permission! Reblogs are appreciated, though.

What does eclair do in the reaper au?

Eclair is the school librarian who just loves to get into history and conspiracies, not like flat earth conspiracy and that crazy jazz. It's more... existential. Basically, when it comes to the conspiracy stuff/his writings about how life and death are supposed to work (that some others in the au know about already), he's going to figure out that a lot more of it is freakishly accurate than what he hoped.

Also, he plays a big role in the heap of karma that smacks Espresso in the face considering he slowly pieces together the truth about his coworker like he's Sherlock Holmes observing and investigating a case.

Whats your favorite part of the reaper au?

OOH

OOH I KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT

I've got multiple parts of this AU I love from what I have but thanks to the ask I answered just now I know EXACTLY what I wanna talk about

and for this, I'm going to pull out a drawing I made, like, last night even though there may be too much pointing at spoilers for a certain coffee man that I've somewhat tried to keep away since the beginning of my posting about this au:

My favorite part right now is from a part I haven't even shown you yet, and it's the eventual confrontation between Eclair and Espresso once Eclair believes he's finally gathered enough evidence from other faculty/staff as well as his observations to prove his theory about Espresso once and for all.

The scene takes place after Eclair pieces together his claim, which technically started after winter break where Espresso and Madeleine had spent the holidays together (which is an all too important part I also enjoy but ANYWAY). It's a morning where Espresso showed up to the school and prepared for classes earlier than usual and decides to go up to the faculty room, where Eclair is waiting to prove himself right. Eclair is absolutely smug through the entire confrontation... that is, at least, until he presses too many of Espresso's buttons and effectively pisses him off.

(tell me if you want me to post this scene in its entirety because I absolutely would right now-)

Could you post the scene please? /nf

Of course! I've just been trying to get it all together so it can finally get posted. I'll need to do this in multiple parts though cause it is pretty long lol

Cookie Reapers AU: Caught Red Handed (part 1, written)

Part 1 ~ Part 2

Author's Note: Okay, so this is the scene of the au that I said was my favorite. Just a heads up: it's super long even as individual parts, so I'll have to post this in multiple parts for the sake of my sanity and possibly yours depending on what kind of reader you are. I shouldn't take too long, though I'll give myself a little time between posting parts so there's at least some time for people to read.

Story below the cut

 Click click, click click click…

The distinct clicking, sliding, scraping, and tapping of chalk against the board filled the classroom as Espresso Cookie wrote up the outline of the morning's lesson. The room's lights were not on, as the warm golden rays from the sunrise outside provided sufficient light for him to prepare for the day without them. It was, admittedly, early even for Espresso, but he didn't mind at all. Perhaps with this routine out of the way quickly enough, he could take a moment to have some coffee in the faculty room before classes start, something he had been meaning to do for a long time.

Finally, the last smooth stroke of writing was made, and Espresso finished off his outline with one last tap on the board to create a period. He set down the chalk and stepped back, quickly looking over the white markings to make sure his grammar and spelling were perfectly in check. Satisfied with his writing, he took his coffee cup off his desk and walked out of his classroom.

Calmly and swiftly, Espresso walked through the halls and up the stairs towards the faculty room. Just before he reached the door, his ears perked up a bit as he heard hushed yet frantic muttering on the other side. The nervous yet overexcited tone immediately told him it was Eclair Cookie, who must have shown up just as early if not earlier than Espresso had. As much as Espresso would have liked to know what on earth Eclair was so excited about right then and there, however, it was too quiet for even him to decipher from where he was.

He shook his head. It didn't really matter that much; he just wanted to enjoy his coffee before class, even if it meant putting up with that little thorn in his side. Thus, he twisted the doorknob and opened the door.

Espresso's hearing was just as accurate as ever; Eclair Cookie was sitting at the table next to the counter where the coffee machine was. Unlike Espresso, who was fully aware of his being there, Eclair was not expecting the door to open so soon, and he jumped a little, slamming the notebook he was looking over shut. He abruptly turned his head towards the door with wide eyes but then gave a warm yet ever so slightly suspicious smile.

"Ah! You're here sooner than I expected," Eclair greeted Espresso with a sweet little smile.

"Yes, well, I happened to wake up a little earlier this morning," Espresso replied nonchalantly as he shut the door behind him. He walked over to the coffee machine as Eclair spoke up again in that same strangely casual tone.

"Did you get a good enough sleep?"

"Of course."

"Good."

Espresso noticed some of what he needed was already set up for him in precisely what amount he needed, making him suspect that he was expected to come to this room already. Even more suspicious was what his ears picked up from Eclair muttering right at that moment:

"You're gonna need it."

The fluid movements from Espresso's hands paused for one second exactly before Eclair spoke to him again.

"How's life?"

He wants something, doesn't he, Espresso thought. He's rarely ever so outright friendly towards me.

"Fine, I suppose," Espresso responded without looking away from the coffee machine. "Why do you ask?"

"Oh, you know, just making small talk."

"A valid response considering you rarely ever ask."

Espresso glanced over at Eclair for just a second and noticed that casual, friendly little smile was slowly shifting into what looked like a smug smirk. He looked back at the coffee machine and pressed the button that would have it start making his cup of coffee.

"Well, I just wanted to know how you were holding up," said Eclair, who Espresso suspected knew his little facade was unearthed.

"Yes, yes," Espresso responded bluntly, his brows furrowing, "but normally you're in a certain… how do I put it"—His eyes darted over to the librarian again—"You're in this… mindset whenever you do ask me."

Eclair laughed, his hand going up to his mouth as he did so.

"Oh, you know me too well," he said lightheartedly. "In fact, I do have something to ask you," he added in a matter-of-fact tone.

Knowing too well that whatever he was going to ask was not going to be good, Espresso reluctantly decided to respond.

"Very well," he intoned. "Out with it."

"Do you know how much you slip up these days?"

That made Espresso stop completely. That tone… Eclair knew something, didn't he?

Espresso couldn't help but splutter a bit. "...Excuse me?"

Eclair continued on like he didn't hear him, even though that pause allowing his coworker to speak surely indicated he did. "Oh, you know, not just physically—the ears, teeth, 'demon' face—but also with your habits and urges."

Demon face? Espresso clenched his teeth, waiting for his coffee to be finally done. Latte told him something, didn't she?!

"Did Latte tell you about our shared time in college?" he questioned seethingly.

Again, Eclair continued on without answering him.

"You have some rather interesting pain spurts. Heck, Cocoa Cookie witnessed one and she was absolutely distressed!"

"....."

There is absolutely no way he should know that! Unless…

"Oh, and speaking of Latte… you really don't like her lattes, do you?"

"You are trying to investigate into the private lives of your coworkers, aren't you?" Espresso chided accusingly, turning around to face Eclair.

"Only the ones I deem important," Eclair replied with a self-righteous smirk. He picked up his notebook off the table.

He was most certainly preparing for this conversation before I came in, Espresso thought, a feeling of anxious rage rising in his chest. He turned back around to grab his cup of coffee in a futile attempt to ignore Eclair's next words.

"You know, you were quite an important case, being a… demon, was it?"

Espresso did a sharp yet near silent intake, eyes widening and grip tightening on his cup so suddenly and so hard that it nearly broke. He did what he could to calm himself so his hands wouldn't be shaking so much and Eclair wouldn't see the true extent of his reaction as he turned around. Eclair, seemingly expecting this reaction, stood up from his chair to fully face him.

"Tell me exactly what makes you say that," Espresso growled before taking a sip of his coffee.

Eclair, clearly having waited for this response the entire conversation, beamed, saying, "Gladly!"

He opened his notebook and flipped through a few pages, stopping at what appeared to be a list of notes for his claim, but before Espresso could read any of it, he flicked his wrist upwards so only the cover could be read from. Fixing his glasses, Eclair cleared his throat, an all too clear indication that he was about to give an explanation that would likely take up the remainder of time until class starts.

Mind elaborating on clotted cream's role is the reaper au?

Certainly!

(Warning: Graphic descriptions involving violence and injury to the back, potential body horror, also some swearing)

To put it as short as I can while trying to make it make even a tiny bit of sense:

Clotted Cream Cookie is essentially what would be the victim in what happens when a god makes a mistake. Said mistake causes him to be stuck with a Divine Soulstone (a godly relic, the one in this case once belonging to Pure Vanilla Cookie) lodged into his spine with its power interwoven with his body and his life force so tightly that if it gets taken out, the removal would kill him. In a sense, the incident destroyed any shred of a chance for him to just be a normal human being again.

Considering that he is the principal of Blueberry Yogurt Academy and is thus technically Espresso Cookie's boss, Clotted Cream may need that power to push through each and every busy day he has to deal with.

I'll just say it here: The incident may actually work in Eclair Cookie's favor since when he inevitably gives Clotted Cream his notebook containing all the evidence regarding who or what Espresso truly is, Clotted Cream, knowing damn well that gods and realms exist, may actually consider Eclair to be truthful about his claim and not just batshit insane.

Hope this helps!