Bennet87AO3 🏳️🌈
@bennet87ao3.bsky.social
Massive geek about all things language, literature, history, and video games. Teacher. All-around nerd. Living in Japan. she/her
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Bennet87AO3 🏳️🌈
@bennet87ao3.bsky.social
· Nov 15
What was the first game you remember playing?
Mine was a slightly obscure game called Castles II when I was about 5. My dad had bought a PC with MS-DOS and I used to watch him play, then try it myself. Of course, I was hopeless (and still am! The game is on Steam now).
Mine was a slightly obscure game called Castles II when I was about 5. My dad had bought a PC with MS-DOS and I used to watch him play, then try it myself. Of course, I was hopeless (and still am! The game is on Steam now).
Just another reason I love living in Tokyo: I can pick up these adorable Dragon Quest gummies on the local conbini when they appear once and never again.
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Just another reason I love living in Tokyo: I can pick up these adorable Dragon Quest gummies on the local conbini when they appear once and never again.
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I seem to keep pissing off people, especially people I consider friends, without meaning to - just by being me. And it's really getting to me. I don't like upsetting people, especially when I don't realise why I've upset them. I'm 38 and feel like a kid being chastised every time. 😞
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I seem to keep pissing off people, especially people I consider friends, without meaning to - just by being me. And it's really getting to me. I don't like upsetting people, especially when I don't realise why I've upset them. I'm 38 and feel like a kid being chastised every time. 😞
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Is it just me, or does Augustine de Vries from Outer Worlds 2 look kind of like Sandra Bullock? 😅
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Is it just me, or does Augustine de Vries from Outer Worlds 2 look kind of like Sandra Bullock? 😅
Has anyone played 'Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days'? I'm so tempted as it's on sale and the reviews all say it's essentially 'This War of Mine' but with zombies, and I loved that game. But it's in Early Access, so I'm torn.
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Has anyone played 'Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days'? I'm so tempted as it's on sale and the reviews all say it's essentially 'This War of Mine' but with zombies, and I loved that game. But it's in Early Access, so I'm torn.
For any fans of visual novels with intriguing narratives, branching paths and multiple endings (you need to experience these before figuring out the 'true' ending, similar to the The Nonary Games: 999), Paranormasight is 50% right now!
Set in Tokyo, it deals with horror legends and curses.
Set in Tokyo, it deals with horror legends and curses.
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
For any fans of visual novels with intriguing narratives, branching paths and multiple endings (you need to experience these before figuring out the 'true' ending, similar to the The Nonary Games: 999), Paranormasight is 50% right now!
Set in Tokyo, it deals with horror legends and curses.
Set in Tokyo, it deals with horror legends and curses.
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Me: Ok we’re gonna need to stop at Yokado on the way back so I can take a photo of the sky.
Child: No
Me: K then here’s a key try not to get kidnapped have a nice life bye.
To be fair, the sky:
Child: No
Me: K then here’s a key try not to get kidnapped have a nice life bye.
To be fair, the sky:
November 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Me: Ok we’re gonna need to stop at Yokado on the way back so I can take a photo of the sky.
Child: No
Me: K then here’s a key try not to get kidnapped have a nice life bye.
To be fair, the sky:
Child: No
Me: K then here’s a key try not to get kidnapped have a nice life bye.
To be fair, the sky:
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muppetized horror movie posters: thread
November 1, 2025 at 1:53 AM
muppetized horror movie posters: thread
My costume for Halloween dress-up at work yesterday. Rather worryingly, several kids knew it was Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, even as young as 13! 😂
One student said I looked 'very handsome', and another said my hair looked great haha. The kids are all right, really.
One student said I looked 'very handsome', and another said my hair looked great haha. The kids are all right, really.
November 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
My costume for Halloween dress-up at work yesterday. Rather worryingly, several kids knew it was Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, even as young as 13! 😂
One student said I looked 'very handsome', and another said my hair looked great haha. The kids are all right, really.
One student said I looked 'very handsome', and another said my hair looked great haha. The kids are all right, really.
I really want to continue living in Japan, but I'm increasingly hating my workplace and can't see it getting better. So many colleagues are unhappy this year as the workload is getting worse year on year. One friend has even been put on a support plan (which usually means they leave). It's awful. ☹️
November 1, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I really want to continue living in Japan, but I'm increasingly hating my workplace and can't see it getting better. So many colleagues are unhappy this year as the workload is getting worse year on year. One friend has even been put on a support plan (which usually means they leave). It's awful. ☹️
Oh man, they're really throwing some tough choices in episode 3 of Dispatch. Damn. I need to replay and make some better choices earlier lol
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Oh man, they're really throwing some tough choices in episode 3 of Dispatch. Damn. I need to replay and make some better choices earlier lol
Having a 3-hour Parents' Evening straight after a day of teaching is brutal. I have almost back-to-back meetings from 4-7pm, after being in school since 8am. Good thing we have a 3-day weekend with Monday off. 😴
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Having a 3-hour Parents' Evening straight after a day of teaching is brutal. I have almost back-to-back meetings from 4-7pm, after being in school since 8am. Good thing we have a 3-day weekend with Monday off. 😴
Played through Dead Letter Dept. (currently on sale!) and it was such a different type of game. I can't do most horror games, but this one was just creepy enough to spook me whilst not being over-the-top scary.
Definitely recommend if you want something unique! Multiple endings, too.
Definitely recommend if you want something unique! Multiple endings, too.
October 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Played through Dead Letter Dept. (currently on sale!) and it was such a different type of game. I can't do most horror games, but this one was just creepy enough to spook me whilst not being over-the-top scary.
Definitely recommend if you want something unique! Multiple endings, too.
Definitely recommend if you want something unique! Multiple endings, too.
Praise the weather gods: we might actually see the sun tomorrow for the first time in ages! Well, in about a week or so, which is a long time when you're used to it appearing so frequently. 😂
Alas, it seems it'll be short-lived.
Alas, it seems it'll be short-lived.
October 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Praise the weather gods: we might actually see the sun tomorrow for the first time in ages! Well, in about a week or so, which is a long time when you're used to it appearing so frequently. 😂
Alas, it seems it'll be short-lived.
Alas, it seems it'll be short-lived.
For anyone who hasn't already played the phenomenal TellTale series 'The Walking Dead', the definitive edition is a whopping 90% off on Steam at the moment and includes all of the 4 main seasons as well as the Michonne DLC. Absolutely bargain!
October 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
For anyone who hasn't already played the phenomenal TellTale series 'The Walking Dead', the definitive edition is a whopping 90% off on Steam at the moment and includes all of the 4 main seasons as well as the Michonne DLC. Absolutely bargain!
Back for the finals today! Front row, right next to the coaches' area. Think I preferred my seat yesterday as it was more central, but it will be cool to see the players up close!
October 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Back for the finals today! Front row, right next to the coaches' area. Think I preferred my seat yesterday as it was more central, but it will be cool to see the players up close!
Queueing to watch the women's tennis semis today at Arike Coliseum wearing 3 layers and a rain coat to stay warm and dry. 2 years ago I was still in shorts, t-shirt and sunglasses.
To make it worse, I just found out that my favourite player withdrew. I only came today to finally see her play live 😭
To make it worse, I just found out that my favourite player withdrew. I only came today to finally see her play live 😭
October 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Queueing to watch the women's tennis semis today at Arike Coliseum wearing 3 layers and a rain coat to stay warm and dry. 2 years ago I was still in shorts, t-shirt and sunglasses.
To make it worse, I just found out that my favourite player withdrew. I only came today to finally see her play live 😭
To make it worse, I just found out that my favourite player withdrew. I only came today to finally see her play live 😭
Well, now I feel ancient. 😂
I remember getting it for Christmas as a teen and playing it at my Nan's house. She was mortified when I beat up and elderly lady (who I thought was a younger man lol). Her elderly friend thought it was hilarious haha.
I remember getting it for Christmas as a teen and playing it at my Nan's house. She was mortified when I beat up and elderly lady (who I thought was a younger man lol). Her elderly friend thought it was hilarious haha.
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Well, now I feel ancient. 😂
I remember getting it for Christmas as a teen and playing it at my Nan's house. She was mortified when I beat up and elderly lady (who I thought was a younger man lol). Her elderly friend thought it was hilarious haha.
I remember getting it for Christmas as a teen and playing it at my Nan's house. She was mortified when I beat up and elderly lady (who I thought was a younger man lol). Her elderly friend thought it was hilarious haha.
Just got on the bus to realise I left my breakfast and breaktme snacks indoors (in a bag by the front door as I put my shoes on). 😑
I usually eat breakfast before I leave for work but today I was running late.
Today's going to be a great day, I can tell...
I usually eat breakfast before I leave for work but today I was running late.
Today's going to be a great day, I can tell...
October 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Just got on the bus to realise I left my breakfast and breaktme snacks indoors (in a bag by the front door as I put my shoes on). 😑
I usually eat breakfast before I leave for work but today I was running late.
Today's going to be a great day, I can tell...
I usually eat breakfast before I leave for work but today I was running late.
Today's going to be a great day, I can tell...
Wow, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition is 92% off on Steam at the moment. What a goddamn bargain for over 100 hours of epicness. If I could, I'd buy it all over again. 😂
October 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Wow, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition is 92% off on Steam at the moment. What a goddamn bargain for over 100 hours of epicness. If I could, I'd buy it all over again. 😂
Sod's Law: the one day I forget my headphones is the day someone decides to play a video on their phone out loud on the bus home. In Tokyo, of all places! Apparently we're all too polite to say anything as everyone's just pretending it isn't happening and isn't annoying as hell. 🥲
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Sod's Law: the one day I forget my headphones is the day someone decides to play a video on their phone out loud on the bus home. In Tokyo, of all places! Apparently we're all too polite to say anything as everyone's just pretending it isn't happening and isn't annoying as hell. 🥲
Oh my god, the cinema I just watched The Conjuring: Last Rites in has a replica of Annabelle as you exit 😂
October 19, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Oh my god, the cinema I just watched The Conjuring: Last Rites in has a replica of Annabelle as you exit 😂
I've been wanting to get a new tattoo recently, and am thinking of getting the Yōtei gingko leaf symbol as I just bloody love that game. Might pair it with a Mass Effect one, too, as I was planning. Means my arms will be imbalanced as my gaming one would have 4-5 tattoos and the other only 2 😅
October 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I've been wanting to get a new tattoo recently, and am thinking of getting the Yōtei gingko leaf symbol as I just bloody love that game. Might pair it with a Mass Effect one, too, as I was planning. Means my arms will be imbalanced as my gaming one would have 4-5 tattoos and the other only 2 😅
The pharmacist said my nails were cute when I went to pick up my prescription. 😁
October 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The pharmacist said my nails were cute when I went to pick up my prescription. 😁