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TDAC#4 - Purple

Welcome to the Traditional & Digital Art Contest #4

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Purple

Purple?
Yes indeed, the prompt is purple.

For this contest I invite you to create something with the colour purple. A character wearing purple clothes, a purple scenery, arts and crafts with purple paper, etc. It doesn't have to be completely purple, as long as it is predominantly purple.

Also, make sure to check the contest rules, because this time I have added a challenge.

What is the benefit of the challenge?
Artists that accepted the challenge will be eligible for an honourable mention that will be shown alongside the winner.

There isn't always a challenge, so make sure to check the contest rules every time.

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Core rules:

• At all times follow the Fundamental Rules of the Guild and the Moderation Policy for Forum Contests.
• The work of art you submit must be made by you and specifically for this contest.
• This is a place for original art, no fanart allowed.
• No pornographic images/images showing explicit nudity.
• No excessive gore.
• Don’t forget to subscribe to this thread. You will receive updates on the contest and on the number of entries, and reminders about the deadline here. I will not PM them.
• The winner of this contest will be honoured in our Museum

Contest rules:

• The prompt is purple, which has to be predominantly present in the picture, but with all the P's here I challenge you to somehow include the letter P in your art as well.
• All entries must be submitted digitally, even the traditional ones. You can take a photograph of the drawing/painting and submit that.
• Please PM @Calle the entries and give it as title TDAC#4 - (Your Title).
• Your entry can be anonymous or carry your name. Let me know what you want in the PM. If you don't specify, your entry will be posted anonymously, but you may always claim your story during or after the voting round.
  Even for anonymous entries, the name of the artist will be added to the entry in the Museum.
• The deadline is May 17h, 9:00 CET, which is 7:00 server time (both times are in a.m.)

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Number of entries so far: 3

Microfiction and Poetry Contest Hall of Fame

MF&P #5 - Sleep

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I always loved to watch you sleep.

Every night, when you drifted off, I would stay up to watch you sleep. Each morning, before you rose, I would get up to watch you sleep. You looked so peaceful, lying there so still and composed. I would creep around on the tips of my toes, trying my hardest not to make a sound. You were so beautiful when you were sleeping, I never had the heart to wake you.

Until I did.

And then you saw me.

And then you started to scream.

by @Kassarock

MFP#5 - Sleep (Voting and Feedback)

The voting period had come to an end and with no additional votes, the winner is I always loved to watch you sleep with 4 votes.
Congratulations!

MFP#5 - Sleep (Voting and Feedback)

Voting will end in about twelve hours.

A Trainers Ambition [SporkoBug and Calle]

Michael followed Eros and put a hand on his head. "Hey, it's okay. You don't have to leave. We're not angry, just surprised to hear this." He glanced briefly at Niccia - he had seen her reaction to Darkrai, but she didn't seem in need of comforting, whereas Eros felt really bad about himself right now. "I'm glad you came out of hiding so we could meet," he assured him. "And I would like to introduce you to my Pokémon, if you agree."
Maybe not Missy for the first introduction, she could startle Eros with her enthusiasm, but Saruya was motherly and Lytse kind, and he was certain both would love to meet him.
As he thought about it he glanced around to locate them, and it didn't take him long to spot them.

"I do welcome the rest," Diel admitted with a laugh. "And you should have seen him in the hospital, trying his best to act like a human who definitely had been in hospitals before. I think he managed well enough, and he slipped away when they wanted him to fill in some forms."

Bear blocked the Brick Break by crossing his arms, although that didn't shield him entirely from the blow. This was exciting! He did notice Benny hovering above the field, but assumed him to spectate. Who wouldn't want to spectate his awesome moves?
"You're going down!" he said - in a normal battle he would have growled it, but there was a happy edge to his voice.
He ran forward in an attempt to catch Carrish and do a Seismic Toss by pounding her into the ground.

"That is settled then," Sea said. "I'll make a pool. Can you harden the walls, brother, so the water won't seep into the ground or become muddy?"
Like all siblings they had had their fights in the past and would have more in the future, but they were brothers and got along most of the time. Thankfully today was such a day.

Lytse tried to imagine how that must have been. As a companion of a human he had been in official institutions several times and he knew the love humans had for signing forms and other paperwork. It seemed like a hassle, but all humans did it so it must be something they enjoy, right?

"Wow, that is amazing," Mindy said in response to Xapher's explanation. "I'm truly honoured to meet you three," she then said to the Lake Trio. There were so many questions she could ask that she didn't even know where to start. How did the others do this seemingly so casual? Talking to Mythical and Legendary Pokémon. Looking at professor Bansing, he had the same body language as he had when talking to colleagues. How did he do that?
"You must have seen the world change quite a bit," she finally said as she turned her attention to the Lake Trio in front of her.

"It went well," Nethan said. "No feelings are hurt and she won't hate you if you two are just friends. And if you want my suggestion, don't date a child, like Niccia does. Young humans are confusing. I may not have met a lot of humans, but looking at the few I did, the older ones are much better capable of having a conversation. I once met a seventy-year-old woman and I suppose she was wise for human standards. That is what you should aim to date, if you fancy dating humans."

"Indeed," Ilios said. "Ho-oh is intimately involved with colour and light."
It was impossible to say how Arceus felt about the suggestion, as always he didn't show what he was thinking.

"That is one of my Pokémon, yes," Andy said. "My first actually. We met when he was eating from my honey sandwich."
The smile on his face when he thought back to that was full of warmth. Meeting the Caterpie had been one of the best things that had happened in his life.

A Trainers Ambition [SporkoBug and Calle]

One thing I like about this RP is imagining how Pokémon would perceive normal human things. I'm writing the next post and Lytse is assuming humans like paperwork, because they do it all the time.

Edit: also, Nethan should definitely start a relationship consultancy. The way he is of service to Gavin shows he knows what he is talking about.

Nobody Will Believe It [SporkoBug and Calle]

Benjamin reached out to touch Sara's arm as she stared at her cup. "I never thought you lied. But, since you work alongside them you have a different relationship with them than the other patients. Are there any members of the staff you trust? People who are kind and not condescending and are willing to listen to patients?"
From what he had observed, there weren't many like that. They were either strict and demanded the rules to be followed, or were kind and treated everyone like children instead of adults.

Paranormal Activities [SporkoBug and Calle]

"Oh, don't be ridiculous," Lily said as she took another slice and handed it to Rose. "There is plenty of cake, honey," she assured the spider woman. "If you are hungry you have to tell me and I will make sure you will have enough. No-one will go hungry here," she stated.
(Unless it is for scientific purposes) she added in her mind, but was careful not to say that out loud and she kept a charming smile on her face.

She turned to Steph when she spoke to her. "It's not up to me to release you from this facility," she admitted. "But I will do what I can to make your stay as pleasant as possible." (for me then). "I wouldn't dream of hurting any of you." (unless for scientific purposes, or to have some fun) She had a broad smile on her face. "You don't have to be afraid, I will be good for you all and you will have everything you need."

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Ethan listened to the other agents as they explained about the common hiding places for vampires and to anticipate their movements. His heart was beating. This was exciting. Much better than that lame work of looking at haunted houses and shit.

Meanwhile Benjamin and Mike were enjoying themselves, blissfully unaware they were being watched by an agent of their agency, upon request of Lily. The woman had her eyes on Benjamin. A feast for the succubus.
All she needed was a moment to capture him, but maybe not tonight.

Revival of the Dragon Riders

Trevor leaned against a wall with his arms closed as Noble and Duncan spoke to the inhabitants of this house. They didn't need his help here.
When the options for sleeping were presented he was quick to make his choice. "Hayloft," he stated. "I'm sure his highness over here won't mind."
If this was his house he wouldn't want some strangers sleeping inside. And hay would be more comfortable than the floor of this house, and both options were equally dry. Therefor the choice was easy.

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Mikhal was busy with a flint and firestone when Ricky took off and he didn't notice her falling down when he heard her crash into the ground. He had partly risen when he noticed Alan was already with her, so he continued trying to get a spark in the kindling so they would have a fire soon.

Meria turned to Ark when the dragon spoke to her and she nodded. She walked away from the camp and put the small water dragon on the ground. Her eyes seemed to get a blueish hue and a moment later a small fountain erupted next to her. The water that fell on the ground floated away from the camp, but the water in the air was clean.
"I will be able to keep this going long enough for everyone to drink and fill a pot and waterskins," she told her travel companions.

The water dragon flew up and squealed as she flew through the water.

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"Maxson..." Rachel repeated and she closed her eyes. Fiona, feeling the same grief, lowered her head.
Their leader was dead. Now what? Who would lead them to victory without Maxson. And they couldn't even appoint a new leader, because the Order wasn't complete. They couldn't make that descision as long as the other surviving members didn't return to their base.

When she heard Destiny's voice, she opened her eyes again and turned to face the woman. "You're not intruding," Rachel told her.