Ask V'era (on hiatus)

Her birthday was initially going to be October 23rd, the day her ask blog was created. But I decided it'd be September 21st instead because that was when I made my first actual drawing of her. Therefore, that's essentially when she came into existence as an actual OC.

*stirs before rolling over in bed to face me, sitting up slightly* What now...? I'm trying to catch a nap here.

You've been asleep all day, V! Not only that, you're sleeping through a very special day!

*cocks an eyebrow whilst tilting head slightly* What "special day"? What are you meddling in?

Only the most special day of the year, especially for you! A day worthy of celebration! And as such, this celebratory day calls for something sweet 'n delicious! *snaps fingers, upon which a large cake materializes in my hands, decorated with lit candles and icing that reads "Happy Birthday"* Congratulations, you've officially reached 1 year of existence! *I say with an inhumanly wide grin*

*stares for a moment, grimacing as eyes look back and forth from the cake to Utau and vice versa* You couldn't just simply say "Happy Birthday"...?

It's cliché, besides being primarily used by mortals, which we aren't. Sooo yeah! Now come on, get up and come outside! this cake isn't gonna eat itself!~

*sighs before fully sitting up and turning to place both feet on the floor, still wearing a grimace* Fine, but please no unsavory surprises this time. I don't need any more fuel to my nightmares. *stands up from bed and walks to dresser* Let me just find something to w-

No problem!~ *snaps fingers again, this time a plume of whispy essence envelops V'era, and upon clearing reveals her dawning a formal outfit comprised of a deep purple and black Victorian-style dress, making her look like that of a princess* Now then, shall I escort you to the party, Your Majesty?~ *bows forward while outstretching a hand to V'era still grinning*

*stares at Utau with a very irritated expression, standing stiffly upright with hands clenched into fists down at sides, before speaking through gritted teeth* You just can't help but be utterly insufferable at times, can you...?

Hmm, don't you mean Passionate?~ Heeheeheehee...

*groans while facepalming* Well, it's better than what I endured on your birthday...whatever, let's go. *walks up to Utau and grasps their hand*

*emits a giddy chittering cackle* Away we go!!!~ *teleports away in another plume of magic essence, V'era in tow*

Yep, she's got a new friend now!!! A ghastly friend, at that! I don't have a name for them yet, so if y'all got some suggestions for Ghast names, feel free to share them(I'm not always the best at finding names for new characters of mine, so it might be a bit before I decide on one)! I'm thinking of something relating to fire, since they were found in the Nether. I plan to make a little comic thing that goes into more detail regarding the encounter that would become a new friendship. I think that'll be my next priority after I finish V'era's ref. But this is all I got for now! I'll be getting back to the joys of creation! Stay tuned!🖤

"As much as sleep has been my aid in warding away these cursed Phantoms, it's also proven to occasionally be my secondary enemy, namely because of the nightmares of my past that torment me as I rest. While their frequency has dwindled over the last couple years, their intensity remains unyielding, to the point I still awaken in a cold sweat, trembling as if I'm standing within a blizzard. Despite having grown stoic to hardship throughout the years, these recurrent nightmares are forcing me to reconsider my current methods of managing my lingering trauma. All I desire is to live my life in peace, nothing more. I have no need for any further fractures in my heart...nor mind."

Preventative Measure

"As long as I can remember, I've had quite a...Phantom Dilemma. Everywhere I go, they follow me, hunt me, preventing me from fully indulging in the energy of night. So much so that I've had to resort to a..."Preventative Measure", of sorts. An elixir, crafted via trial and error, to be taken every 3 days to induce a full-night's sleep (since I cannot enter such on my own, given that we do not require sleep). This remedy has fortunately proven effective, allowing me to roam the night without distrust of the open skies. I yearn that such holds up for the long-term, at least until I can devise a longer-lasting, if not permanent solution."