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I made Daphne with the Picrew linked below! I hope this is an accurate representation of her! It is as close as I could get 😊!

https://picrew.me/en/image_maker/1493001

She looks so pretty! Thank you so so much! I love the outfit and her expression. You did a great job😍😍😍

Disappointment

Violet, Vallen, Vera and Varina all belong to the incredible @jokerislandgirl32

I hope you guys enjoy, under the cut due to length

TW: abandonment feelings

Daphne was excited to finally learn how to play the piano. Her father was an excellent pianist, along with her aunt Violet along with Varina and Vera. Music was literally in her blood, it was how her mother fell in love with her father and how her father paid the bills. Henry Lopez was a world class musician before he transitioned to producing music. Some of Daphne’s earliest memories were seeing concerts, watching Varina and Vera flourish in piano, and watching Henry and Violet play music together, before Henry moved out and never spoke to Violet again. It was expected for Daphne to be another musician, especially by her father. Daphne could feel him pulling away from her, so she couldn’t fail or mess this up. Daphne took a deep breath, steeled her nerves, and walked through the door. 

A couple of months later, Daphne knew she was completely out of her league. She practiced for hours after class every day, but she was still the worst in her class by far. Her fingers couldn’t move quick enough and she always seemed to forget where the notes were, no matter how many times everyone seemed to tell her. She could see her teacher sigh, out of the corner of her eye, as she walked into the classroom. She waved to Vallen, a star student and brother of Vera and Varina, and sat down next to her teacher. When she started playing, she could feel the waves of judgment from her teacher and the pain of all the other students, suffering through her ‘music’. Daphne was red from embarrassment and could feel everyone else’s eyes on her, wondering what she was doing on the piano. 

After Daphne’s lesson was finished, she waited on the curb for her father to pick her up. He didn’t even look at her as she climbed into the front seat and just started driving, pointedly ignoring her. Henry didn’t think Daphne was trying hard enough in piano and viewed it as sheer laziness. “I just wish you would be more like Allison, she was playing in concerts at your age. I’m disappointed in you, Daphne” Henry told her as he drove down the highway. Daphne didn’t respond, she couldn’t convince him that she was trying either way. Daphne could see that Allison was coming up more and more recently. They had never met, but her dad seemed to really be in love. Daphne wanted to be happy for him and she was, but the feeling of abandonment was getting stronger every time Allison came up and the chasm between them only widened. Daphne stared out the window until her father pulled up to the Varmitech Industries building, where Daphne would be spending the night while her mother worked. Henry was supposed to spend the night, just the two of them, but he decided that he instead wanted to go with Allison, causing Donita to frantically text Zach, asking if he would be able to watch Daphne. Daphne was excited to spend time with the Varmitechs, she really was, but she couldn’t help but feel the familiar twinge of disappointment that her father had let her down again, something that seemed to be getting more and more common. Daphne sighed and started walking towards the building, feeling like a burden.

Violet was disappointed in Henry. She could tell that Daphne was upset that he didn’t spend the night, and frankly so was Violet. She was always happy to watch Daphne, viewing her almost as another daughter, but was annoyed by the extremely short notice and complete lack of acknowledgement from Henry. Once upon a time, they were playing music and singing together, but then Henry and Donita got divorced. Violet was upset about the way that Henry chose to handle the news and felt bad for her friend, but was more surprised by Henry never reaching out to them. She sent a few texts to him in the beginning, asking how he was and that she was always there if he wanted to talk, but he never responded. Violet felt disappointed in Henry, yet again, he had thrown away years of friendship and kinship, never speaking to Violet again after the divorce. He even seemed to actively avoid her, never looking her in the eye, something Violet definitely noticed and did not approve of. Henry seemed to be disappointing in every category recently, he was a bad husband, friend, and seemingly father. Violet sighed and opened the door as Daphne walked through the elevator doors, wanting to be the parental figure Daphne deserved.

Made my first edit! 🫶

What a cute story! Who wouldn’t be happy to have their partner surprise them on their birthday 🥳

Ziolet Songs: Day Four

October 4th - Sparks Fly

Get me with those green eyes, baby As the lights go down Gimme something that'll haunt me when you're not around 'Cause I see sparks fly, whenever you smile

My mind forgets to remind me you're a bad idea You touch me once and it's really something You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be I'm on my guard for the rest of the world But with you, I know it's no good And I could wait patiently But I really wish you would

Posting this a day late, but oh well!

Since yesterday was my birthday I decided to include a fic excerpt from one of Violet’s birthdays! It’s either her 19th or 20th birthday, I haven’t decided yet. But I hope you all enjoy it! Putting it below the cut due to length and mentions of alcohol consumption, a few crude comments, and references to a toxic relationship.

I had barely opened the menu when the sound of people singing happy birthday caught my attention. I looked into the restaurant, and saw the girl I was looking for: my Violet. 

Violet’s long hair was pulled back in a braid, and she was dressed in a simple off-the-shoulder, lilac sundress with a black apron around her waist. She smiled and blushed as her family and the patrons of the restaurant sang happy birthday to her.

The waitress in front of me huffed and rolled her eyes. I sensed she did not like Violet very much, and I was more than ready to get rid of her, “I know what I want,” I announced. 

She pulled out a notepad and looked at me expectantly, I fished out my wallet and produced a $20 bill, “I want the birthday girl to serve me, here’s something for your time.”

The girl’s brown eyes widened, and she stuffed the bill into her apron pocket, “of course, thank you, I’ll go get her!”

VvvvvvVvvvvvV

I was busy thanking everyone for the impromptu birthday song when Nicole ran up to me out of breath, “I’ve got a customer for you, he’s a very good tipper, he just gave me 20 dollars to seat him, and he requested you!”

Nicole usually did not speak to me because she claimed I’d stolen Travis from her, which was far from the truth. I figured she was setting me up for embarrassment, but part of me was hopeful that there really was a customer who wanted me to be their waitress. 

I smiled and said, “okay, here’s to hoping he tips me well too!”

“Yeah, you can treat yourself to a nice birthday present,” my cousin Paige winked at me, having overheard the conversation. 

“I guess,” I whispered, fixing my hair and going to the table where the gentleman was seated. 

When I arrived he sat holding the menu up, covering his face, “good evening sir, can I start you off with something to drink?”

He responded in a gruff, hateful sounding voice, “do you recommend anything? I usually prefer alcohol, but there’s none listed. What type of an island restaurant is this if you can’t get alcohol?”

I felt taken aback by his comment, “I apologize sir, but it is the preference of the owner of the restaurant to not serve alcohol.”

“Why’s that? Is she a prude?” He snickered and something about his voice was oddly familiar. I stood on my toes to peer over the menu covering his face, but he held it closer to him and raised it slightly.

I tried to bite my tongue, but it was no use, I would not stand for whoever this was insulting the aunt who had practically raised me, “Sir, I respectfully disagree with you, the owner is my aunt, and she prefers to host a restaurant where good food and fun can be had without the negative impacts that result from alcoholic consumption. If that is a problem with you, you can go to a neighboring restaurant or bar that does serve alcohol.”

“Ohhh, that’s a bold statement, but I should expect it coming from a sexy little minx such as yourself,” I could hear the laugh in his voice, and I’d had enough. It was one thing for Travis to make crude comments about me, but this man was a stranger, this was unexceptable. 

“Sir, I am sorry, but I do not appreciate your comments. They are making me very uncomfortable. If you cannot refrain from saying such things, I will have to ask you to leave.”

“Awww, come on, you can’t ask your friend to leave,” he pouted, lowering the menu enough for me to see jet black hair. 

The gears in my mind started turning, who did I know with black hair? And before I could stop myself, I asked, “who are you?”

The man lowered the menu and took off a pair of triangular sunglasses at the same time, his voice returning to normal, to a voice I'd wanted to hear for so long, “happy birthday, Vi.”

I felt a few tears fall from my eyes as I looked at his smiling face. I approached him and he stood up quickly, gathering me into a hug without me initiating it. I threw my arms around his neck as his head fell to the crook of my neck, “I’m so happy to see you, Zach,” I whispered.

Birthday Gift

(Another bit of self indulgence? It's more likely than you think.)

Nia: Hey, Chris, I- umm- made you something for your birthday.

Chris: Awesome! Let me see it!

Nia: *Sheepishly holds out a green, handmade braided bracelet.*

Nia: I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

Chris: Why are you apologizing?

Nia: Because it's stupid. I just don't have the skills or materials to make anything extravagant. I know it's dumb. But it's...it's really all I can make.

Chris: I love it!

Nia: Really! Are you sure?

Chris: I'm positive.

Nia: That's great! You still don't have to wear it if you don't want to, though.

Chris: Nope, it's mine. I'm never taking it off.

Nia: But-

Chris: No buts.

Nia: Okay, if you're sure. I'm really glad you like it. Happy birthday!

Nia: *Leaves the room.*

Chris: *Looking fondly at the bracelet.* I'm never taking this off. Ever.

🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️ Varmitech family supremacy

The Varmitech Crew As Merpeople

Violet

Zach

Varina

Vera

Victor

Vallen

Victoria

Made with this character creator!

They look so scared 😌😌

Excellent art as always, @cartoondrawer

Yep they had a sleepover and are now watching a disturbing movie..which movie though..

Your choice!

Varmibeth

The response to my poll was overwhelmingly positive so here's a little intro to everyone :)

A Macbeth-Wild Kratts crossover AU

Disclaimer: canon-divergent to Wild Kratts and Macbeth

all posts related to this AU will be under #varmibeth wk

The chapters will be posted in the original Acts and scenes from Macbeth with slight changes to content and writing

(Will be written in modern English in most cases)

Characters (some names were edited slightly):

Macbeth-Zach (Varmibeth)

Lady Macbeth-Violet (Lady Varmibeth) (@jokerislandgirl32)

Various Servants - Zachbots

Macduff-Chris (MacKratt)

Lady Macduff-María (Lady MacKratt)(@cat-angel-936)

Banquo-Donita

King Duncan-Martin

Malcolm-Yssa (@lovelynurseandhenchman)

Donalbain-Jimmy

Fleance-Dabio

Siward- Gourmand

Three Witches-Paisley,Koki,Aviva

Hecate-Nori (@caityrayeraye)

Apparitions - Daphne (@octoqueen10 aka me)

Porter- Rex and Jimmy

(I added/omitted a couple characters and gender-bent a couple characters for the sake of the story)

(characters will have bigger/smaller roles compared to their og media)

If I included your oc and you would not like me to, please dm or comment and I will remove them

*I do not own Macbeth or Wild Kratts

Happy Birthday, Martin Kratt 🎊🎁🎉 !

Happy 59th Birthday to the wonderful Martin Kratt! Our favorite blue loving Kratt brother! Sending the warmest birthday wishes to you today! The work you and Chris have done to help the animals and ecosystems of our planet, and to educate young (and not so young 😆) creature adventures is insurmountable. You both truly are such an inspiration and blessing! May this birthday and many more be filled with the greatest creature adventures to come.

Tagging @bahbahhh @hyylia @onewingedsparrow @daemosdaen and anyone else who creates playlists for their work!