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Hi, I hope you're doing well! I was wondering if you had any more rules in regards to requests? Also, do you have a specific type or types of requests that you do, like headcanons, one-shots etc.?

Hi, I hope you’re doing well too! This is a very thoughtful ask, so thank you! My only two rules are you can only request a maximum of 3 characters per request and I will never do NSFW. If I write your request with three characters feel free to request I write a separate post with the other three though! Just having to write all 6 for one post makes me feel overwhelmed.

My favourite requests to fulfil are about Nadia, I love love love her! I also can’t believe I’m saying this, but I love writing for Lucio, despite not having actually completed his route. I love really weird strange requests! Normal stuff like writing about a coffee date or a beach trip is fun of course, but like that request I just filled where MC turns into a bird when nervous? How fun!!

I also love ‘the characters as X’ type requests, they’re always hilarious. I had one where it was the characters as novelty lamps, try and tell me that’s not the funniest thing you’ve ever seen.

Feel free to request one-shots! I don’t write them often, just because people don’t request them often, but I do love getting to write a mini story, rather than my quick headcanons

Thanks so much for asking! Happy requesting guys <3

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Yo! >:D

Uh I’d like to request a MC that whenever very nervous, gets frightened or feels unsafe they poof into a dove. Like their magic fuses with the hectic emotion,, not sure I just liked the idea and was curious.

For Lucio, Nadia and Portia

Hope you’re having a good day/night. B)

Lucio

“Who let this blasted bird in here, and where’s my beloved?”

Is SO embarrassed once he finds out that the ‘blasted bird’ actually is his beloved, apologises constantly for a week with little trinkets and lots of affection

He’s confused at first why you’d ever feel nervous or unsafe while you’re around him, is his strength and power not enough to make you feel completely comfortable? But after a while he does realise that your feelings aren’t something you can control, and neither is your magic at times

“Come quick!” He tells you one day, not able to contain his excitement as he leads you to your chambers by the hand. “I have a gift for you!”

It’s a dove, one that looks similar to you in your own bird form, and when you enter the room it flutters gently over to you to land on your shoulder

“So you have a friend at all times,” he explains, the hint of anxiety in his eyes that always appears when he brings you a gift he’s unsure if you’ll like or not

When he doesn’t think you’re listening, you catch him whispering to the dove, asking them to be good company for you, and to help you feel safe

After that you find that you spend longer and longer in between transforming, and Lucio looks all the happier for it

Nadia

Nadia is flummoxed at first, watching that flash as your form shifts into that of a dove

She’s used to being a problem solver, and this is an issue that doesn’t easily present a solution

The first person she calls is Asra - he’s bound to be the most knowledgeable of magical effects. Once he assures her this is normal for you, and you’ll become yourself again given time, her heart is set at ease a little

Still, she worries for you whenever she hears your birdsong. You get extra love and affection following every detransformation, she just wants to make sure you know how much she cares for you

Perhaps slightly misguidedly, she buys you premium bird seed and bird toys. If you think she pampers you while you’re a human, then you’re in for a shock from the pampering as a bird

Portia

Clearly, the first order of business is making sure Pepi doesn’t eat you. This is no easy task! Pepi loves you very dearly in your human form, but she loves eating birds just a smidgen more

Once that little issue is taken care of, Portia finds your dove self gorgeous. Watching you fly is a form of meditation for her, on her most stressful days she’ll ask for you to willingly shapeshift so she can calm herself watching you soar

On a visit to the market she finds a worse for wear bird bath. It’s a pet project for you two, working on fixing the paint job together and ensuring it’ll hold water

Once the project is done, it’s a lovely fixture in the garden, and keeps you just out of reach of Pepi!

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Straight up can't see most of the language headcannons post in a dark mode lol

Hey everyone this is a good point, I use tumblr in light mode and I only use mobile, does anyone else struggle to read my posts? If so, could you possibly suggest how to fix it? <33

Edit - think I’ve fixed it y’all! From my end it looks good on dark mode now, let me know though if it looks funky for y’all

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Can you do one about MC speaking a language that Julian, Muriel, and Asra don’t?

Julian

Julian is that stereotypical guy who as soon as he finds out you speak a different language asks you to teach him all the swear words.

In return he'll offer to teach you random swears he's picked up from friends in The Rowdy Raven, which turn out to be incredibly imaginative!

Who knew that being called a two headed owl-lover in Nevivon was considered a greatest offense? Julian sure did! After a... brief misunderstanding with a band of locals.

He is beyond excited when he realises that your language shares its roots with one that he speaks, so when you speak he's able to pick out a word here or there.

It's not much, but it helps him to feel even more connected to you, and at this point he didn't even think that was possible.

Sometimes deep in the night, when you've both had one too many salty bitters, you babble to one another in your respective languages, not knowing what the other is saying, but somehow knowing exactly what they mean.

Muriel

At first, Muriel is quite insecure about this. He already feels like he struggles to communicate with you, and knowing there's this whole other section of yourself that you're unable to share with him because of his lack of comprehension sends him into a bit of a tizzy.

But Muriel is a problem solver! He isn't going to just sit and languish over this forever. After a single moping session with Inanna he writes to Asra, and asks him for some help.

Together, they go into the city and find a language tutor for Muriel.

It's difficult, Muriel spends a few hours a week with his tutor, trading eggs for lessons, and countless more hours at home practicing, but language learning is not something that can be done in a matter of weeks

Months after the revelation, Muriel greets you shakenly in your language. The effort he's put into learning is instantly obvious, and even though he's unsure of himself you're able to have a lovely, if slightly simple, conversation.

Asra

Asra isn't so used to not being the one with secrets, it's a bit of a role reversal you've got going on here

He's quite shocked you'd never brought it up before, he only found out when you'd started speaking to a shopkeeper in a tongue that he suddenly couldn't understand

He has to stop himself from casting a spell that would allow him to comprehend you, because something about doing that almost feels like an invasion of privacy.

This is your language, possibly part of your culture, and he doesn't want to just wave his hand and claim that for himself too

Besides, with all the secrets he's kept from you over the years, it only seems fair that you have something he's unable to take part in

He loves to hear you speak though, despite having no idea about the meaning of the words. The sounds coming from your mouth is enough to make him feel content, and on nights when he struggles to sleep he asks you to tell him stories

You've never been able to finish one yet though, without fail you lull him to sleep near instantaneously

// Hey guys I don’t proofread anything I post so if you see any mistakes or typos or the like, respectfully look away please <3 //

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Could you continue the kissing hand ask with the rest of the main 6??

Asra

Having traveled the world, Asra has seen the customs and traditions of many places. A kiss on the hand is certainly not a new experience for him, it passes as a greeting between friends in places up north, but coming from you it feels entirely new. The gentleness of your lips on his skin soothes his restless soul, if only for a moment, and if he could freeze time like this he would. Not even he has that sort of power though, so he must suffice for waiting for the next time you grace him with such a gift.

Nadia

While Nadia would absolutely love to show to everybody her affections for you in public, it is hardly proper for a lady of her stature. Delicate hand kisses become your new normal while meeting outside the castle, and you have a shared understanding that a kiss on the hand is akin to a kiss on the cheek. The feeling of your lips on the back of her hand are a comfort throughout her day, reminding her that after all her duties are finished, she can retire for the evening with you, her love.

Lucio

Although technically Lucio is held to the same standards as Nadia, he has a significant disregard for the rules. When you kiss his hand in court, as is customary to do in polite company, he lifts your chin to look at him. The look in his eyes clamouring for you to kiss him properly, you way you would if there was nobody around. And really, how could you deny him that?

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Main 6 as a Bank Robbery Gang

Asra - The Distractor

What makes a better distraction than magic? “See these tricks from the East!” He cries, drawing attention from the entire crowd, as Julian sneaks in the back door. “Tremble before my power; watch as I shower you in delights and wonders!” He aims toward Lucio, sending a column of flames and sparks shooting from his hands, hoping that he can stall long enough for the mission to be completed.

Julian - Safe Cracker

Julian is nimble enough to get his way to the safe room, he’s got the lanky body of a cat burglar. Add that to his ability to use a stethoscope, and he’s the ideal candidate to open up the safe! With some help from Muriel, they can take all the gold they can carry.

Nadia - The Mastermind

Every gang needs somebody in charge, calling the shots. Who’s more equipped for that role than Countess of Vesuvia? Perhaps she should object to stealing from her former husband, but considering she was the one who came up with the idea, it would be pretty hypocritical. The anctics of Julian and Portia almost make her want to tear her hair out, but she manages.

Muriel - The Muscle

Muriel isn’t particularly happy about being forced into this role, but who else could fill it quite as aptly? Everyone assures him that as long as he acts the part, no fists will ever need to fly. Strong, silent, brooding, Muriel already has that down.

Portia - The Driver

Believe you me, Portia is not happy about missing out on the action! But somebody has to be a getaway driver, or the whole heist is for nought, and unfortunately that has fallen to her. Expect some issues when everybody arrives at the chariot, only to realise that Portia is nowhere to be seen.

Lucio - The Mark

Who else would they be stealing from? Lucio makes for the perfect target: he’s rich, he’s extremely flashy with those riches, and quite frankly, he doesn’t deserve it. Watch out Lucio, you may find yourself penniless, with no idea how those precious pennies were pilfered.

//Long time no see everybody! I’ve rediscovered my love for writing, so if you’ve sent a request in in the last wee while, it should be getting answered soon! Very old ones I’m afraid I’ll probably be deleting unless I’m very inspired by them, but feel free to send in anything new you’d like to see <3

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Can I request Asra, Muriel, and Lucio reacting to hearing MCs hidden piano talent? Like MC is stupid good at the piano but tries to hide it because it’s embarrassing to them so they only play when they’re completely alone? Thanks �� I love your imagines

Asra

Mostly he’s just surprised you’ve been able to keep it a secret for this long!

He knew you played, of course, it would be practically impossible to hide a piano from him in your tiny shared space, but he wasn’t aware you were so talented

Sometimes he had caught the last notes of a song as he came in from an outing, but the first time he managed to hear an entire song he was stunned into silence.

It was after a particularly long trip away from the shop; he had been away for weeks. You had been able to play all day while he was gone, but your notes hid the sound of the key in the lock, and the door scraping open

Somehow, the sound of you playing is so familiar, even if he’s never really heard it before. He tells you as much when he makes his arrival known

Hopefully you aren’t too embarrassed at having been caught in the act, but if you are he’ll make you both a pot of tea to drink while you talk over why you dislike playing in front of others

Anytime after that that you play for him, he’ll be your number one hype-man, telling you that you’re just at talented at playing than you are at magic, and that he’s privileged to see you perform both.

Muriel

It was during a visit to the shop that he heard you play for the first time

He had entered for some herbs for a stew to prepare for you both that evening, but you weren’t at the counter. Asra greeted him instead, directing him to the living room where you were playing

Muriel can’t exactly make a subtle entrance, and he’s never wished he could more than when you immediately stop your playing when you notice him

Not that he doesn’t understand, of course. Muriel spends half his life being embarrassed, so he relates to your anxiety more than anyone else could

But still, from those few notes he heard, you sounded beautiful, and he wanted to hear more

Don’t worry, though. He’ll wait as long as you need for you to feel comfortable enough to play for him. He would wait until the ends of the earth for you.

Lucio

His first reaction is that he wants to show off your skill to everybody

The world needs to hear the wonderful music that his love can make! At first, he just can’t understand why you’re horrified by this idea. Why wouldn’t you want to showcase your talent to everybody?

It takes a lot of careful explaining to have him comprehend that just because he enjoys people worshipping at his feet, you don’t want that kind of attention.

What’s even more shocking though, is that you don’t even want to play in front of him! Lucio has told you time and time again how much he loves you, how your every action repays in his mind over and over, how your voice is like angels singing, yet you aren’t even comfortable playing for him?

It causes a bit of an argument, and he has to storm off to cool down. But after a quiet hour with Mercedes and Melchior, he comes back to apologise, eyeliner slightly smudged.

“My love, I’m learning more and more how different we are. I don’t... If I had your talent I would be screaming it from the rooftops, and I wish I could do that for you. But if you wish to play only for your own pleasure, I can accept one. Perhaps one day, you will grace me with your sweet songs?”

// Hi all! What would you all think if I started posting some creative writing not related to the Arcana? I’m not sure if anyone would be interested here, or if I should make a new blog for it//

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Ranking the Main 6 by how Useful they would be in a Zombie Apocalypse:

6. Nadia

Okay, this surprised me too, but hear me out! Nadia has many skills in life, but most of these apply mainly to social situations, such as keeping the peace. There’s no peace to be kept in a zombie apocalypse. I can’t see her being successful in hunting, gathering, or basic survival. Perhaps if you ended up in a group, her high EQ would be useful, but with just the two of you surviving, she just can’t pull her weight

5. Lucio

I reckon his early life would equate to some survival skills! He would likely be able to forage for food for the pair of you, and he’s an effective enough hunter. At the end of the day, however, he’s too accustomed to a life of luxury. He couldn’t slip easily back to roughing it in the wilderness, and that would eventually be his downfall.

4. Portia

Portia is a toughie! I couldn’t justify placing her any higher, but I also just couldn’t put her below Lucio and Nadia. She’s brave, and I definitely feel like she could hold her own in an apocalyptic situation. At least for a little while. Unfortunately, I’m just not sure she has enough transferable skills that will help her in the new apocalyptic world.

3. Julian

Medical knowledge is invaluable in times like these. While I’m not too sure about your chances alone, you could definitely ingratiate yourselves into a group with his skills. Being in a group ups your chances for survival by a huge amount, so being able to bring a skill to a group in return for protection is very very handy.

2. Asra

I really struggled with Asra’s placement, and I almost want to switch him with Julian, but I think this correct! As all angst writers and readers know, Asra spends weeks away from civilisation on his travels, so he can clearly survive out in the wilderness. On top of this, he has magic! This is an invaluable skill, and the possibilities of it are endless. He could conjure up food, water, hold back enemies, give himself strength, having access to magic is priceless.

1. Muriel

Muriel can already live self-sufficiently, and his gladiator past guarantees that he could fight off the living dead. He’s your best bet for surviving amongst the infected! If you two spend some time building up a good perimeter around his cottage, you could live in relative peace. Congratulations Muriel stans, you win!

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If your fave is X, you’ll love Y! TV Shows

Asra

Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency

Magical hijinks, friendship, and just a touch of mystery, this list describes both Asra and Dirk Gently. This is a detective show that’s about more than the mystery (although that’s certainly a focus), it’s also about budding new friendships, comedy, and a strange woman named Bart who’ll most definitely steal your heart (unless she kills you first.) So much story and chararacter development and laughter and tears is packed into just two seasons, and I guarantee you’ll be wishing for twenty more. There’s canon LGBT characters, which we always love, as well as a main character who’s a WOC. Note: this show is based on books of the same name; I haven’t read them but I imagine they’re just as fab.

Julian

iZombie

This is my favourite show on the entire planet, so would recommend it to everybody, but especially Julian fans! Meet Liv Moore, an intelligent doctor who’s starting her highly successful career in medicine! Well, at least she was, until she was turned into a zombie. Now she’s depressed and works in a morgue so that she can acquire brains without killing anybody, so her life isn’t going great. But don’t worry! Life always has its ups and downs, even if you’re technically dead. The medical connection is what originally made me match up Julian and iZombie, but when writing this I realised there’s more than that! Julian is adventurous and dramatic and silly, and the show is often that, as Liv takes on the personality of the person who’s brain she eats. This turns into some ridiculous situations which I think Julian fans would just love to laugh at.

Nadia

The Good Place

Do you want to feel like you’re learning while you’re binging Netflix? Then The Good Place is for you! Eleanor Shellstrop just made it into the Good Place (basically heaven), fantastic! Except, wait- she’s not meant to be there. There’s been a mix up, a mistake, but she absolutely cannot let anybody find out. Luckily, her false soulmate is a moral philosophy professor, so he teachers her, and us, how to be a better person. While Nadia fans are certainly not snobs, I think they would like a little bit of sophistication in their shows, and what’s more sophisticated than learning about Immanuel Kant? The educational portions of the show are not at all preachy, and are wrapped so deeply in comedy and emotional scenes that’ll rip your heart to shreds then put it back together. You won’t even know that you’re learning, which is truly the best sort of education.

Portia

Nailed it!

Honestly, there isn’t much to say about this show! It’s a cooking show where total amateurs attempt to replicate amazing cakes, and it is possibly the funniest thing I’ve ever watched in my life. The hosts are also super funny, and it’s just a nice watch! If you’ve had a hard day, then stick on an episode while you’re wrapped in a blanket and drinking hot chocolate. You’ll feel much better soon, or you can have your money back, guaranteed. I like to imagine Portia and the apprentice trying their hardest to bake the cakes they see on the show, and turning it into a mini competition of their own. The winner gets a million kisses from the other! (Or as close to that amount as humanly possible.)

Muriel

Hannibal

Okay, I know what you’re thinking, and you’re right, this does seem like an odd choice! But just hear me out.

A) I think Muriel fans will appreciate the cooking scenes that go on! If there’s anything that Muriel is good at, it’s making a hearty stew, so I think you foodies will enjoy those scenes.

B) Will has lots of inner conflict going on, much like Muriel. Of course, the circumstances are slightly different. Muriel is ashamed of his gladiator past, and Will struggles with the fact that he can think like serial killers can, but still! The emotions are largely the same

C) I think part of Muriel’s charm is that you have to work out who he is, and watch as his personality unfurls, slowly. We’re doing the same with Hannibal throughout the course of the show, and I’m still not entire sure I’ve got him puzzled out.

Lucio

You

Don’t we all love a bit of romance? Especially when that romance is in no way romantic and is actually a deep dive into the scariest relationship you could ever have! I always assume that Lucio fans like to have a villain as a protogainist, and that’s the case here. Joe Goldberg is a sweet, sensitive guy, who just can’t help that he loves too deeply. Sure, his love causes him to stalk his girlfriend and kill anybody who gets in his way, but that’s okay, right? That’s normal? ...Maybe not, but that certainly won’t stop Joe! This show is one adrenaline rush to the next, until eventually everything comes together in the climax. You’ll constantly be flipping between viewing Joe as a complete villain or just some misunderstood guy, which is also how some of us view Lucio, so it’s a good watch for Lucio lovers!

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Main 3 with a sick MC

Asra

Never fear, Asra has all the best herbal cures for whatever ails you! Whether it’s elderberry for the cold, ginger for a cough or peppermint for a migraine, he’s got you covered!

And sometimes, when the herbs don’t work, he’ll use just a little bit of magic to speed up your recovery (don’t tell Julian!)

In the meantime, while the rosewater running through your system is working it’s own magic, he keeps you tucked away in bed. He insists that you can’t work in the shop while you’re sick, it’ll only make you feel worse

It’s a lot of work to do by himself, especially when he’s so used to having you by his side, but he just about manages.

What helps him the most throughout the day is knowing that when the finely customer has left, he’ll be able to crawl into bed with you, wrap himself under the blankets which you’ve kept warm throughout the day, and have you fall asleep in his arms.

Julian

Now, as a very competent doctor, Julian knows that you’re just a little bit under the weather and will get better very soon with the proper treatment.

However, just because he knows this doesn’t mean he doesn’t panic just a little bit at hearing your wracking coughs and constant sneezes. Something in him just feels so sad that you sound so ill.

The doctor orders includes lots of fluids, vitamins, and most importantly rest. He doesn’t want you to leave your bed for anything; he even takes leave off of work so that he can stay home to take care of you.

You want to get up to get a glass of water? No, no, no, love, let him do that! You need to rest your weary legs. Don’t be silly, you can’t get your own snack! Julian will prepare that sandwich for you

But of course, he will allow you to get up for a change of scenery, and to stretch your legs a little. Besides, a bit of fresh air will be good for you!

Honestly, it’s for the best that you have a quick recovery, because otherwise Julian might’ve lost his job for just never going into work, and you would’ve gotten cabin fever

Nadia

She would love to take time away from her Countess duties to take care of you personally, but alas, the concerns of Vesuvia just won’t allow for that

Even if she can’t constantly be there for you, she makes sure you aren’t left alone for long. Nadia gives Portia a reprieve from her regular tasks so that she can spend time with you

Unless you’d rather be alone or sleeping, in which case it’s just a day off for Portia, which she certainly isn’t complaining about!

Nadia counts down the minutes until she can wave away the last courtier and return to your shared chambers. It feels like forever before she’s able to see you all snuggled up in bed, surrounded by a thousand pillows and blankets

She loves to baby you in this state, feeding you spoonfuls of soup and laying cool compresses over your forehead to reduce your fever. Of course, she doesn’t enjoy that fact that you’re ill, but she can’t deny that there aren’t advantages

By day three, your close interactions lead to Nadia catching your illness as well. Perhaps her responsibilities can wait for a day or two, so she can spend this time recovering with you.

//This is admittedly very self indulgent because I’m super ill myself right now. Hope y’all enjoyed nonetheless//

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Perhaps a EXTREMELY clumsy but endearing MC with the main 6? If you have the time ofc 🤗👉🏻👈🏻

//This was sent in before I decided on the rule about three charas, so it gets a pass. I’ve only written about two though//

MURIEL

He already worries about you nearly constantly, so your clumsy nature certainly isn’t helping matters

He’s this close to wrapping you up in bubble wrap so that you avoid injury, but perhaps that’s a little extreme

He does take extra precautions though. If you’re ever walking in the marketplace he keeps a firm grip on your hand, not keen on letting you scamper off to sprain your ankle or scrape your elbow

Muriel’s overly cautious ways does come in handy though. The amount of times he’s caught you mid-fall is too many to count

It’s his time spent as a gladiator that are helpful when he can’t catch you. Treating his own wounds were the norm at one point in his life, so applying first aid to your cuts and bruises is second nature. Once you’ve been together for a little while, he even begins to just carry a first aid kit with him at all times, just knowing that you’ll need it

At times, he gently scolds you. Nothing serious, nothing scary, just a gentle “Watch where you’re stepping,” after your third trip on a hike

But your smile and your laughter and your general demeanour make it impossible to be frustrated for long, and soon he’s just chuckling whenever you stumble. It’s just who you are, he’s decided, and he wouldn’t change that for the world

PORTIA

This is the same girl who dropped a basket of pomegranates on your first meeting, so she can hardly judge you for being clumsy; it would be the pot calling the kettle black

You have a running competition of who’s the most clumsy, and you get a point for every time you stumble, drop something, bump into furniture or people, and anything else you decide at the time

Bonus points can be gained at your will, and are generally granted if it’s a truly stupendous mistake such as dropping a tray laden with food and drink. More points are gained the longer it takes to clean up

Is the winner the one who gains the most points or the least points? Who knows! At this point you’ve honestly lost count of who has the most anyways. It’s mainly a system that makes the both of you feel a bit better whenever you act clumsy

At least you’re both light heartened about each other’s clumsy nature! You always hurt laugh it off, because there’s no point in being upset about something like that. Besides, if you both cried every time you spilled a pot of tea or skinned your knees, you’d never get anything done

So instead you laugh, and then help each other stand back up, or clean up the spill, or whatever it is this time

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Nsfw please

Hi! Not only is this not a request, because there’s no scenario or headcanon to write about, it is also a blatant disregard of one of my two rules. I feel like I don’t ask much from you guys, so it makes me feel pretty disrespected when you ignore them. My two rules can be found in my bio. Feel free to send in a request in the future which follows these. Thanks!

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Hi! y'all know what Julian's russian, which i am (so sorry if I'm saying something wrong, it's hard for me :p) and i saw some hc where he swears in his native language, so what if this happened a few times before he realised what MC speaks this language too?

He is just shocked, dumbfounded, flabbergasted. Julian had thought he was being so clever, swearing in a language you didn’t understand, but after you’d started laughing when he used a particularly inventive curse, he realised you were seemingly fluent.

“Your poor, innocent ears!” He cried, covering the organ in question. “My dear, you should’ve told you that I was corrupting you.”

Your incoming protests fell on deaf ears, there was no convincing him that you had heard swear words a million times before, and that you weren’t a nun or a child who had to be shielded. The way he acted, it was as if he’d committed a war crime, and no matter what you say you can’t change his mind.

“That’s it! I have to take a vow of silence, otherwise who knows how my words will ruin you next.” This was said with complete sincerity, with not even an ounce of sarcasm. You had to laugh, or course. Julian being silent? It was unheard of!

Shockingly enough, he kept his vow for nearly an entire hour. You told him jokes, prodded him, asked him endless questions, but his only reply was to solemnly mime zipping his lips. In the end, the thing that got him to talk was you saying, “Oh, well. Since my boyfriend has morphed into a statue, apparently, I suppose I’ll just have to go hang out somewhere else. Perhaps there’ll be something who’ll converse with me at The Rowdy Raven.”

“Without me!” He gasped, then scowled. “You trickster! You’ve dragged words out of me.”

“What a shame, I was enjoying the peace and quiet.” Julian fixes you with a fake glare at this, but you both know you’re only teasing.

“Now that you’ve remembered how to speak, you can come out with me at least.” You tell him.

You chat together the whole time you’re getting ready, walking to the Raven, and sitting down with your drinks, but you notice a lack of curses in his speech. That’ll most certainly change after a couple of salty bitters, you expect. You briefly consider slipping some of the worst things you’ve ever heard him say into your own dialect, but you’re too worried about giving him a heart attack. It’s highly probable he would actually slip into cardiac arrest, were you to do that.

Although right at the end of the night you do let loose a curse or two, and the look on his face is worth the possible heart problems. But maybe, just maybe, it’s better to let him swear enough for the pair of you. For the time being, at least.

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Congrats on the new blog!! Could you do a main 6 reacting to MC kissing their hands?? (If that’s too many than you can just do Julian, Portia, and Muriel) thank you!!

JULIAN

Julian likes to believe that you picked up this habit from him, because he does it to you all the time. As a greeting or a farewell, a please or thank you, it’s near constant. So you doing this to him in return just melts his heart. Sometimes it’s a race to see who can kiss the other’s hand first, which generally ends up with you two in a tangle of limbs and a lot more than just a simple peck on the palm.

PORTIA

She just thinks that this is the cutest thing ever. There’s something so endearing about kissing her hands, rather than her lips. Of course, that doesn’t mean she doesn’t like regular kisses too! A healthy mix will suit her just fine, thank you very much. Every time you kiss her hands, she picks a completely different and random place to kiss on you. Be it ear, elbow or shoulder, she will not rest until every inch of you has been kissed!

MURIEL

This is actually a pretty good thing to do for Muriel! He isn’t used to much physical contact, so starting small with kissing his hand is a good alternative to other intimate acts. It allows you two to build up to things like kissing on the lips, and it lets you show your affection for him in a way that’s comfortable for both of you. Also, he has Big Big hands so there’s plenty of room for you to rest your lips on.

[dreaming-of-the-arcana]

The main 6's favorite types of lamps? IDK man I just wanna see what you answer with

Gentle reminder that I don’t accept requests for more than three characters, so I’ve chosen Muriel, Julian and Portia.

JULIAN

MURIEL

PORTIA

[dreaming-of-the-arcana]

Christmas with the Main Six

ASRA

He loves to travel during the holiday season. It’s so interesting getting to see how different cultures celebrates different holidays

While travelling, you have to pack light, so it’s not as if he can bring lots of Christmas presents for you to open. No matter, because he takes you out for delicious meals and points out constellations to you as you sleep beneath the stars, and that’s as good as any other present

If you decide to spend the holiday at the shop, you have just as much fun! The snowball fights you have in the herb garden are Deadly Serious, and decorating the tree is a full day event

Muriel is invited over for Christmas dinner, and although he’s nervous at the beginning of the night, you three still spend a lovely evening together

Just as the night is ending, Faust brings you a Christmas present that she’s caught just for you! She can’t seem to understand why you don’t exactly love a half dead mouse as a gift, it’s something that she would enjoy to receive, so why wouldn’t you?

That’s enough excitement for one day, you decide

JULIAN

What says ‘Merry Christmas!’ more than going to see a pantomime?

You get in free of charge, as Julian apparently ‘knows a guy who knows a guy who knows the director’, and you even get seats right at the front

This turns out to be a curse in disguise, as there is a shocking amount of audience participation in the play. At one point you’re about to be pulled on stage, but Julian volunteers at the last second

He’s hilarious up there, totally in his element. Banter with the other actors comes easily enough, and he winks at you so many times you’re convinced that the rest of the audience will think he has a twitch

Julian is practically glowing when he’s allowed to go back to his chair, and you have a stitch from laughing so much

Luckily, the rest of the show goes without incident, and you get back home in one piece!

NADIA

She constantly takes you out to the market before Christmas, and anything you even glance at for more than a couple seconds she makes a mental note of, so she can buy it as one of your many presents

Although she didn’t celebrate Christmas in Prakra, she just loves having the opportunity to spoil you

At least a couple of her sisters always manage to come visit during the holiday season, which always makes for an interesting experience!

It’s busy busy busy at the palace, but she ensures that her schedule on Christmas itself is completely empty. She plans to spend the entire day with you, and no meeting will get in the way of that

For once, Nadia is truly able to relax, and you spend a nice slow day opening presents, having dinner, perhaps sharing a bath that’s been scented with apple and cinnamon

Wrapped up in your brand new pyjamas, you and Nadia curl up in bed together that night, and it’s the easiest sleep she’s ever had

PORTIA

You two have a yearly quest : do the most crazy, most over the top decorating possible. Lights, tinsel, baubles where they certainly don’t belong, you just go ham

Honestly, it’s a little bit ridiculous how many decorations you’re able to fit in Portia’s little cottage

Of course, you two are also busy putting decorations around the whole of the palace, as well as doing lots of other preparations, but you find lots of time for your own festivities

Hours and hours are spent on your gingerbread house making competitions. It would likely take a lot less time if the pair of you didn’t spend half the time attempting to sabotage one another’s houses

Eating the walls of the houses is strictly forbidden however, especially after last year’s incident which is not to be mentioned

You both win in the end, and you spend the rest of the evening eating leftover gumdrops and icing

MURIEL

He doesn’t do big celebrations, but if that’s what you’re used to, he’ll try his best to accommodate

Of course, you can’t expect large parties, but a meal with just a few people invited? He could handle that, because it’s for you

Asra is on the guest list, obviously, he’s practically a VIP. Julian, Portia and Nadia are invited, all bringing drinks or dishes in tow

Your Christmas dinner is a weird mish-mash of homely comforts from Portia, high class dishes from Nadia, plus a pretty horrible blend of.... something that Julian brought along, which he claims is full of vitamins and is the best meal you could get on the sea (although it’s the worst meal you could get on land)

It’s a lot of socialising in one day for Muriel, and it’s clear that it takes a toll on him, but you catch him smiling to himself as you clear up once everyone has left

You two sit by the fire at the end of the night, quiet and content in the warmth, until eventually you both fall asleep

LUCIO

You’ve not properly celebrated Christmas until you’ve celebrated with Lucio

Christmas starts and ends on the 25th of December, you say? No no no, don’t be ridiculous! You can’t have nearly enough fun on just one day

Instead, the festivities start on the 1st, and that’s only because everyone had to draw a line somewhere

Parties, banquets, balls, feasts, soirées, the list of events is never ending

You’re by his side for practically the whole month, dancing and eating and drinking and dancing some more

The presents he buys you are either made of solid gold or worth their weight in gold, and it takes you at least an hour to unwrap all of your gifts

He’s giddy with excitement to see your reaction to each one, saying how he just knew you would love it, or that he was so pleased you were happy

Of course, he’s ecstatic about whatever you’ve bought him as well. Whether it’s rings, flowers, chocolates, or a handmade sweater, he love love loves it

In fact, for the rest of the day, he makes sure to show off your present to him to everybody he encounters. Guards, chefs, servants, citizens, everybody hears about how thoughtful and caring and loving his darling is

He falls asleep before you that evening, and you think you can even hear him murmuring about his gift in his sleep

//finished just in time for Christmas :,^) //

[dreaming-of-the-arcana]

I wanna know if the main six were professional dancers what genres of dance would they do-

ASRA

Asra I feel would be fantastic at ballet. He’s graceful and magical, which is just what you need to be a ballerina. He wouldn’t attend lessons or anything, rather choosing to stretch and twirl alone, teaching himself how to leap and spin. When he’s feeling particularly cheery, he’ll spin you around and around and around, until both of you feel dizzy and it’s difficult to even stand. You remain upright by leaning on each other, as always.

JULIAN

You really think Julian could be confined to just one type of dance? Of course not! He dabbles in a variety: jazz, freestyle, country, but the way he really likes to dance is just making it up as he goes along. Sure, this means that his dance moves are often clunky, especially with those long limbs of his, but what does he care? He’s having fun! Expect him to drag you up on a table in The Rowdy Raven after a salty bitter or two, just to showcase your dance moves. It will definitely be worth it to hear the sound of his laughter, even though you’ll be kicked out for the night.

NADIA

It has to be ballroom dancing. She’s had lessons in it since she was a tiny tot, and can waltz, tango and two-step perfectly. Watching her is beautiful; she doesn’t walk on the floor, she glides. Somehow, even if you’ve never danced before, when you dance with Nadia you two go through the steps perfectly, with her leading, of course.

MURIEL

Not exactly the dancing type, is he? It would draw too much attention to himself, so he’d much rather watch you dance. Sometimes, after much convincing, you and him will slow dance by the light of the fire, rocking gently back and forth in front of the flickering flames. Really, that’s the best you’re going to get out of Muriel in terms of dancing.

PORTIA

Traditional country dancing. Every year at Christmas time her school would stop regular P.E classes and hold country dancing lessons instead. They did the same dances year after year after year, so it was easy enough to get good at them. More than the dance itself, Portia enjoys thinking about the history of the dances. They’re connected to her home country, and people have been doing them for hundreds of years. What a lovely thought, that she is performing the same dance that her ancestors did oh so long ago.

LUCIO

In his clan, there was no time for dancing, so when he becomes the Count, dancing was new and fun! He was constantly asking Nadia to dance with him, with music playing or without. Enthusiasm doesn’t equal talent, though. He doesn’t like any type over another, he’s just as eager to do the Charleston as he is to jive. He has fun, so does it really matter if he’s any good?