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more-than-a-princess · 2 days ago

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There was no ending to worrying about her kingdom. In order not to do that, Sonia would have to cease breathing, living, and only then would her concerns for her country cease. The challenge was balancing the worries of her country with the worries of her own life, and not concern herself with the feelings of selfishness that often overtook her when she attempted to be a person first and a princess second.

"I always wanted to visit Lugunica," She admitted. At least that was one thing that could align both royal duty and personal desire. Unfortunately, it seemed to be impossible now. "It is a pity that there is nothing left. I wonder if there is any chance of rebuilding: buildings, families, societies. Maybe your power alone cannot heal it, but that may not mean it is beyond repair. You could need a little help, or it simply may not be up to you to do so."

Easier advice to give than to take, and Sonia wasn't keen to point that out. Her previous charge was a topic that Adelheid gave only small details about, and thus she had to guess that her loss was very much a sore spot and might always be. And from the sound of things, it seemed that royal events might also fit the category. "Knights not invited to balls? What an unusual custom," She remarked, eyebrows raised in alarm. Usually, she needed to be careful with her words: misconstrued statements could, for her, be more threatening than a blade or a spell. Particularly when they were weaponized against her. "In Novoselic, the knights are part of the royal court and are expected to attend all royal events. They may not be from aristocratic families, but to earn the title of knight is to earn one's place at court, and only the monarch may dismiss them from it. It didn't occur to me that other nations view knighthood differently, but I find it rather short-sighted to not include those who have earned the highest titles of bravery whilst fighting for the nation."

She sighed, settling back into her seat. Still not the most comfortable, particularly as the road became less-traveled and more uneven, the bumps of stones jostling the carriage as soon as she felt any ease. "Very well, but you will need to rest too," She chided her. "It won't do if you fall sick from exhaustion or worse. It's much more difficult to get a doctor where we are going, with the snow and the fact that most of the aristocracy has not migrated north to enjoy the delights of the winter season yet. Like most disciplines, the highest skilled travel where the money goes. Promise me you will look after yourself, yes?"

Sonia tugged one of the furs up and over her shoulders and closed her eyes. Their transport could only do so much to keep them warm as they rolled on.

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Minutes had turned into hours, hours into days, and several had passed before the carriage passed through the gates of the royal chalet in the mountains. By now, even in daylight Sonia kept under the furs and wool blankets, stacked atop her lap as she peered out the window: sunny, but windy, and powdery snow picked up with each gust: over the last night, a fresh blanket of it coated the grounds and chalet alike. Really, it was much more of a smaller castle meant for winter holidays: enjoying sporting events and time outdoors, and time spent around the fire in celebration with family over Christmas. As much celebrating as there could be, of course: it was one of the best kept secrets amongst the Novoselic Castle staff that the royal family tended not to get along, and that holidays were excruciatingly painful for everyone involved.

"Finally," She exhaled once the carriage had come to its final stop. The others they'd made had been short, for biological needs or to change horses. Now, she was all too grateful to stop moving. "Oh goodness, I do not know what I want more: a proper bed or a hot meal." The past few days had involved sleeping sitting up and eating bread, cured meat, and apples only, anything that didn't require being chilled or cooked.

It was why she appreciated the help of a footman to help her disembark, soon to be replaced by Cecily who had an uncharacteristically large smile upon her face. Her lady's maid was often more reserved, taking her duties quite seriously. But now, her chestnut hair was a bit disheveled, as were her clothes from a similar journey as Sonia's. She'd just left earlier and arrived faster, on account of a lighter carriage. "Welcome, Your Highness, Lady Adelheid," She greeted them kindly and in turn, leading the way towards the royal residence. "I hope your journey has not been a terrible one. I have only been here a few hours yet and I haven't seen to myself, so I apologize for the unkempt state, but most of the preparations have now been completed. Just some of the fires now, and some of the kitchen supplies need to still be brought in. Thankfully, the letter arrived in enough time to get the rooms aired out and cleaned. I am sure you both would likely appreciate warm baths?"

"Baths! I hadn't even thought of that one," Sonia groaned, sniffing. Yes, she didn't smell great either. "I was too focused on the idea of a feather bed and some sort of warm meal that sticks to the bones. Warm cheese pasta, or meat, or cooked potatoes. Something indulgent. No apples, please."

"I'll be sure to tell the cook," Cecily nodded as they crossed over the threshold and into the foyer at the entrance. "And Lady Adelheid, one of the guest rooms has been made up for you. Knights are housed in guest accommodations here, not in the staff quarters. I hope that is to your liking."

"You will have more space, have a better view of the grounds, and the bed will be more comfortable," Sonia chimed in as she began to ascend the main staircase. "I am not sure how knights are housed in Lugunica, but in Novoselic, they are not seen as members of staff. That is more the role of an average soldier rather than a knight. Will that be all right with you?"

She remained seated before her, watching her and listening to her, the regret and the sorrow, she felt a kinship to her. It was a strange sensation, a bond formed over shared loss and fear of the future.

"Your Highness." She began, her smile gentle and warm. "Do not worry for your kingdom. I am here to protect you, and together, we will ensure that Novoselic stands tall against the darkness that seeks to engulf us." Her words were filled with determination, a fiery resolve that seemed to light up the gloomy carriage. "And as for the witch cult, I assure you, I will not rest until their foul leader is brought to justice. I may have arrived late to Lugunica, but I will not let that happen again." As she was confident, she could do it. She has defeated great terrors, monsters, she has fought against the cult and won, she has fought against the dead heroes of lore and legend and she has defeated them, deeds and actions none knew about, for she had nowhere left to report them too.

The rain grew heavier outside, the droplets racing down the windowpanes and blurring the view of the passing countryside. Inside, the atmosphere remained tense, yet a spark of hope had been kindled. "Now, let us not dwell on the past." She said, her voice taking on a firm, yet comforting tone. "We must look to the future and prepare for what lies ahead. When the time for celebration comes, I will be there to stand by your side, proud to have served you and your people."

Her smile grew genuine as she watched the light in Sonia's eyes. The weight of her burden was palpable, and the young princess seemed to understand this without needing the details. It was a rare gift, one that made her feel less alone in her quest. She had always known that her fate was tied to the whims of the world's darkness, but to have someone acknowledge her efforts, to share in her determination, it was a balm to her weary soul.

“Felt was, a princess, but different, she did as she wished, said what was on her mind and enjoyed life.” She said. “As for Lugunica, there is nothing left, the capital was burned down, and then the lands invaded once more by demi-humans, another war, that I ended before coming here, following the leads and trails, what remains, is a land torn apart, and despite my power, I cannot heal it.” She said, she could in a way heal it, but at great cost to herself, something she could not do, until her mission was completed if she was to use a great many blessings at once, she needed to destroy the witch cult and the one controlling it first, before she could heal the lands, the duty of her titles, she had to always make the hard choices and right now, her choice was to be here, to protect one of the last kingdoms standing in the world to ensure it does not fall as well.

She listened intently, the picture of a grand ball painted by Sonia’s words, so unlike the grim reality outside, filled her with a bit of warmth. It was a gentle reprieve from the weight of her duty, the horrors she had seen, and the battles she knew lay ahead. She couldn’t help but allow the smile to spread further on her lips, thinking of a world where such carefree events were commonplace. Her gaze remained on the rain-soaked landscape outside, vigilant for any signs of danger that might threaten to interrupt the princess’s reverie.

“It sounds like a wonderful thing, but I never had the chance to attend, my duties and missions, always kept me busy, I had little time for such matters and was never invited, why would the lords and ladies of court, wish to mingle with me, when I am nothing more than a blde for them to point at there enemies and deal with?” The rhythmic patter of the rain and the steady clack of the horse's hooves became a lullaby, a stark contrast to the tales of loss and destruction they had shared. Yet, in this moment, it was a welcome melody, a reminder that beyond the shadow of the witch cult and the sins, there was a world that continued to live and love, a world they were fighting to protect. She watched as the droplets grew larger and more pronounced on the glass, blurring the scenery into a canvas of shifting grays. “Still, it sounds wonderful, and one day when this is over, I look forward to attending.”

Sonia's words painted a vivid image in her mind, a memory of a time when the weight of the world wasn't so heavy on her shoulders. The thought of attending such an event, not as the Sword Saint but as a guest, perhaps even a participant, filled her with a warmth she hadn't felt in a long time. It was a simple pleasure, one she had never allowed herself to indulge in before, but the idea grew more tantalizing with each detail the princess shared.

“Now please, get some rest, I’ll keep watch and when you awaken, we will be at our destination.”

#fallesto #Verse TBA #(Sonia is so confused as to why knights are treated so poorly in Lugunica)#(Particularly a knight as heroic as Reinhard and Adelheid)#(It's not her country's way at all)

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more-than-a-princess · 3 days ago

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Sonia let out a small gasp, taken aback by Shinobu's words. Of course, she knew that her friend had a firm, biting side: not just to boys, though they most often earned her ire, but girls as well. Particularly those who swooned over her longer than Shinobu preferred: after she broke up with them, at least. Internally, Sonia began to panic: was that why she insisted Sonia was absolutely ridiculous?

Her heart began to race again, just as it had when she'd been pressed against Shinobu's chest. She hadn't let on what was really going on, had she? From her outfit to her demeanor, she'd picked everything with the utmost intention of care, of cheerful and platonic friendship and nothing more. It wasn't as if she could act upon it anyway and even if she did, it wasn't as if she was what Shinobu wanted anyway. That, as far as Sonia knew, was Rui Aoyama. And no matter what she did, Sonia Nevermind would never be Rui Aoyama: in looks, in talents, in disposition, in anything. And if that was what Shinobu was attracted to in a woman, Sonia stood no chance.

Not like she had one anyway, with all of the aforementioned stipulations.

"But it was still hardly appropriate, even if you were wanting to protect me, to put my face...um, there," Sonia retorted, looking away as she finished her statement. With their difference in height, it was all too easy to look at Shinobu right in the chest unless she looked up into her eyes, and both options made her mouth run dry at the moment. She breathed in deeply, thinking of terribly unappealing things like plum onigiri and the general odor of Kazuichi Soda, sweat and oil, that lingered in whatever room he occupied. That was enough for her to calm down. For now, at least.

"If you are sure," She acquiesced. Maybe it was the fact Shinobu had taken her hand in hers, maybe it was her smile. Regardless, Sonia found it difficult to refuse her. A problem for both a princess and a teenage girl: Shinobu could have probably asked for national secrets or a kiss and Sonia would have given her both. She wasn't often one to be fully swayed by beauty, but it wasn't just her beauty, was it. It was how much she adored Godzilla, how much she cherished her friendship with Anzu, how much she knew about coffee, how she cared for the koi on her family's estate. And yes, the smile too. "Then I will not worry about it any longer."

Not as if she was at a loss of things to worry about at present. Like the way she laughed: had she ever laughed for anyone besides Anzu?

Maybe Ji-yeon Iida. Perhaps Rui Aoyama.

Jesus. Shit. Son of a bitch, this would be simultaneously a wonderful and difficult day, wouldn't it.

Sonia let Shinobu lead the way, leading the two of them out of the courtyard, the gates, and into the city proper. "A lot of things are easy for me to miss, honestly," She admitted. Case in point: she was ignoring most of their surroundings in favor of both studying Shinobu's face and, with the little focus she had left, not trip over her own feet. "I generally must set out to find it in my own time, because I wish to. Much of my time is occupied by schoolwork and royal duties. I imagine it is similar for you, with schoolwork, training, and tournaments? Still, it probably helps that you grew up here: I only get three years before I go home. And I'm down to one now."

As the quieter, residential areas were replaced with skyscrapers, Sonia realized that her phrasing might have come off a bit depressing. "That's not a terrible thing!" She insisted, "Just that I will have to make the most of my last year at Hope's Peak Academy and do and see as much as I can. While keeping up with all of my other obligations. Maybe you could help me figure out what else I should experience before I leave, but for now, I'm quite pleased to go to the aquarium with you."

Sonia offered her a reassuring smile as Shinobu pointed out where they would be spending the afternoon. It had been her idea, but Shinobu knew this place probably as well as she knew Hope's Peak. And that was endearing. Her own inner turmoil aside, this was already a good idea to invite Shinobu here. Sonia had witnessed her kyudo practice before but this, like their visit to the coffee shop, had her friend entirely in her element.

"Could we see the rooftop exhibits too?" She asked as they entered the ground floor of the building, still needing to make their way up to the aquarium's entrance. "I know penguins aren't fish, in fact they eat fish, but I'm sure they must look so cute playing in the water! Unless of course that is upsetting for you. If it is, I would very much like to see the anglerfish then, if you do not mind. I think they are so charming."

Once they were confident that Sonia was unharmed, Shinobu breathed a small sigh of relief. "Mm. I'm fine." It was for the best that Sonia stepped away as she did. The desire to hold her in her arms longer was a selfish one, not to be indulged. It was strange, given how often she and Sonia had held hands, that they'd properly hugged on such few occasions. Maybe Shinobu understood, on some level, that that would cross a boundary of acceptability. Still, would it have been so terrible if she'd had Sonia in her embrace for a few seconds more?

She jerked her head back towards her classmate, so quick that her neck cracked from the motion. "Taiami-sensei is still here. You should inform her about the door, so she can put in a request about it sooner rather than later." No one had been hurt, and her time with Sonia was limited - both factors that limited how much she wished to tear the boy up one side and down the other. Though, it wouldn't do to leave him without some reproach. "And by the way, Ishikawa-san, you and I will discuss proper safety measures at my next convenience."

The way Ishikawa straightened up, as though a chill had worked its way up his spine, confirmed to Shinobu that the message had been conveyed appropriately. "Yeah, alright," he agreed with a weak smile. "Like I said, I'm real sorry, and I'll go find Taiami-sensei to let her know about the door, so, uh..." Again, he smiled, offering a wave before heading off down in the opposite direction, as Sonia and Shinobu continued on their way, even as Shinobu cast a glare back in his direction.

Anger came swiftly to Shinobu Yaguchi, and she had to work to keep it from suffocating her, particularly on an important day like this. As such, she barely even noticed Sonia's discomfort, until the other girl apologized. "Ah..." Even now, it was sometimes hard to believe that someone like Sonia Nevermind could exist. She'd nearly been injured by a freak explosion, and her first thought was to apologize? Really, it underlined how different the two of them were - the level of natural kindness and concern for others that flowed freely from Sonia, and that Shinobu could never hope to match.

She shook her head. "Miss Nevermind, please excuse my strong language, but that is an absolutely ridiculous thing to apologize for." With Sonia's hand in her own, she gave a small squeeze of reassurance. "I wanted to protect you, and acted accordingly. I was not uncomfortable, nor do I feel as though any boundary was breached. If anything, any fault lies with me, and I should be the one expressing regret for embracing you as I did." Even if that wasn't something she could bring herself to apologize for, not really.

Instead, she smiled. "So, please don't worry. If I were bothered, I would let you know. And, as for being your guide, mm, please rely upon me. I'm quite knowledgeable." They even gave a small laugh. "The aquarium is north from here, and not too far. I'd be surprised if you hadn't passed by it in the past. Ah, but, it's easy to miss if you aren't familiar with it." Shinobu herself had missed it a few times before she'd entirely memorized the area. It didn't fit her image of an aquarium from the outside, though, thankfully, the interior didn't disappoint.

As they left the generally sleepier part of the city which housed Hope's Peak Academy, Shinobu gestured to a particular skyscraper in the distance, easily visible over the smaller buildings. "There's a plaza, and some adjoining buildings built around there, and the aquarium is housed in the upper floors of one of them. As you might expect, space is quite at a premium in the city." If one went east, towards Tokyo Bay and Edogawa Ward, there were more bespoke nature-focused areas, but the finances were more difficult to manage the closer one went towards the city's center.

"Actually, the third floor of the aquarium is located on the roof. There's a penguin tank built beside and over top of the walking area, in such a way that they're swimming against the backdrop of the city view. And, on the floor just below the aquarium proper, there's a gift shop and cafe, both appropriately themed." Truthfully, all of this might make it more difficult to come back to the aquarium. Even if the intent was to have a day as close to perfect as possible, would the memories be bitter enough to dissuade her from returning? If that were the case, they'd need to ensure it truly was perfect, so as to leave without regrets.

#quickdeaths #Non-Despair AU: Hope's Peak Academy verse #(I'd say 'take a drink every time Sonia exhibits signs of being pathetically in love with Shinobu' in this thread)#(But then we'd get liver poisoning.)

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more-than-a-princess · 5 days ago

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So uh, I haven't really looked at tumblr/this blog for two weeks. Between work, a surprise visit by my in-laws (that involved cleaning the house top to bottom and then spending all of my free time last week/weekend with them, exhausted after every day), and then getting sick, it's been a lot to deal with.

So, I'm working on catching up on the replies I have now before offering/seeking new threads. I'm happy to take a few more on at this point. Hoping to be caught up with replies by the end of Monday night.

Otherwise, I finished the latest season of The Gilded Age, started Outlander: Blood of my Blood (okay so far, concerned about the amount of SA this franchise usually has. Still, it makes me want to write a time-traveling romance storyline or something similar!), and my birthday is this week. Maybe it's because I'm still getting over being sick, but I feel old.

And Dragon Con is soon!

That's my long overdue Munday/where I've been post.

#more-than-a-princess musings #(My in-laws are a lot to deal with)#(they're wanting to make even more visits to see my husband and I now)#(We aren't encouraging this. They criticize and annoy us constantly for a variety of reasons.)

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more-than-a-princess · 18 days ago

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🔥 - Is there anything you would like to promote?

Munday Questions - Still Accepting!

Does promoting the fact that it's great to hear from you count? And that I hope you're doing well? 😄No?

Ah, ok. Then I think I'll share some current and older anime I've been enjoying!

Recent seasons/airing in 2025:

Nyaight of the Living Cat (Crunchyroll) - Or rather, what to look forward to every Monday. Think zombie apocalypse but cuter: while the world is thrust into the panic of the Nyandemic, a group of survivors try to make it through without succumbing to the roaming hordes of purring, playful cats.

And honestly, I would be first to succumb to the Nyandemic.

My Happy Marriage (Netflix) - An historical fantasy series, though light on the magic as magic powers are less and less used, this is a romantic drama with horrible families, an arranged marriage, and a slow-burn romance. I think Season 2 was just released.

The Apothecary Diaries (Crunchyroll, Netflix) - Part historical fantasy, part mystery, part the slowest romantic slow burn in anime right now, I'm really enjoying this one. It's very popular and for good reason: Maomao is spunky, charming, and oscillates between deadpan snark and intense enthusiasm whenever she gets the chance to poison herself (in the name of science!). I really appreciate the variety of characters here and the twists and turns they experience. In particular, there's a lot of female characters that are fascinating to follow.

And Jinshi is pretty I guess.

Ranma 1/2 (Netflix) - After remaking Urusei Yatsura, it is now trendy to go through the Rumiko Takahashi catalog and update the animation and voice acting for modern audiences. Ranma 1/2 is following suit and it's been fun seeing the manga be adapted almost faithfully panel by panel in the new anime (and watching newer/younger fans discover it). I'm hoping Maison Ikkoku will be next: that's my favorite Takahashi series.

Older series:

Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan (Crunchyroll): This anime isn't for children. This anime is for people in the work force and need to commiserate over how monotonous, irritating, and exhausting being an adult is, all while trying to inspire young children to learn and dream in front of TV cameras and wearing ridiculous costumes.

Best enjoyed after a long day at work and the food/drink of your choice.

Emma: A Victorian Romance (Crunchyroll) - Japan has always had a fascination with Western-set stories, although they aren't always prevalent in anime. From the more recent Bungou Stray Dogs (the American season in particular) to the 2025 remakes of Anne Shirley and Rose of Versailles (watch the 1970s Rose of Versailles first, I beg of you! Then you can watch the Netflix movie!), Western stories are cropping up again. That said, one of the most underrated ones is Emma: A Victorian Romance. With the original manga created by a self-professed Anglophile, this is Upstairs, Downstairs or Downton Abbey made into anime. The manga is better than the show by far, but both are very much worth watching if that sort of setting and plot interest you. Don't expect a lot of action or fighting sequences. Do expect a lot of romantic misunderstandings, comments about social class, and some very racist depictions of Indians (it's set in Victorian England, after all).

Revolutionary Girl Utena (You'll need to sail the High Seas for this) - I'm always surprised that with the sheer abundance of magical girl and shojo anime out there, many fans are still not acquainted with the beauty and the pain that is Revolutionary Girl Utena. If you like Madoka Magica and Evangelion, this anime is probably for you. If you like Rose of Versailles, Oniisama e, or anything else by Riyoko Ikeda, this anime is definitely for you.

There's mystery! Romance! Pretty people! Some of the most ridiculous swordfights you've ever seen! So many roses! Sapphics! Incest! People turning into cars!

Well, that last one is just in the movie. But it's great. I promise.

(maybe watch something warm and fuzzy afterward)

Baccano! (you'll need to engage in another High Seas adventure for this one, too) - Set in a fictionalized prohibition era USA, what starts as many overlapping journeys on a train evolves into a mystery, a comedy, love stories (of sorts), an action series, and pretty much everything in-between. This story is chaotic, ridiculous, engaging, and just plain fun in 16 episodes. Expect some alchemy, the Italian mafia, and plenty of capers.

Good luck getting that theme song out of your head anytime soon.

#more-than-a-princess answered #dcviated #(Thank you so much for the ask!)#(I didn't think my original answer counted so anime recommendations it is)

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more-than-a-princess · 18 days ago

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⭐ - What line of work are you in? Do you enjoy it?

🐱 - Do you have any pets?

🐶 - What's your favorite animal?

🎮 - What's your favorite video game?

Munday Questions - Accepting!

⭐ - What line of work are you in? Do you enjoy it?

I'm the marketing and communications director at a nonprofit organization in the USA that the Trump Administration hates (I was promoted earlier this year from social media manager, finally!). I enjoy my work a lot more now that my job isn't in social media, but it's a lot of hours with low pay and high expectations. Most of my days are spent writing anything from emails to press releases to media pitches to articles highlighting the various initiatives my company supports (which is why I don't often have the energy to write more than one RP reply a day during the work week), and I believe in and enjoy many of said initiatives.

However, it sucks having certain extended family members and acquaintances who do like the current US president and agree with his opinions about my organization the services it provides. Since November 2024, they've had no filters in telling me I deserve to be unemployed because they hate the company I work for.

🐶 - What's your favorite animal?

I could just say cats in general, but recently I've taken a liking to cheetahs. Beyond being very fast and very cute, they are one of the few big cats that purrs and meows instead of roars.

I'm also visiting my city's local aquarium with my in-laws this weekend, and my must-sees are the river otters and the jellyfish. I love watching them.

🎮 - What's your favorite video game?

I don't really play a lot of video games (despite writing a video game muse). I wasn't allowed to have them growing up and now, trying to figure out how the controllers work for each game is a challenge for me. What I usually do is watch my husband play through games and I follow along for the story (which is what I prefer anyway). Some of the games we've played and enjoyed together:

The Nonnary Games

AI: The Somnium Files

Until Dawn

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

and of course: Danganronpa. I fumbled through 1 and 2 on my own, and then we played V3 together where I hated the ending and was introduced to my least favorite characters of the entire franchise.

Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart World (mostly as we're going to Universal Orlando in a few months and I'm not really familiar with classic Nintendo anything)

The games I'm able to play on my own are mostly Ryukishi07 titles and otome games. My favorites out of these:

Umineko no Naku Koro ni

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

Code: Realize

Cupid Parasite

Spirit Hunter: Death Mark

Spirit Hunter: NG

🐱 - Do you have any pets?

I have one adorable daughter, Molly. She is a princess. I am her emotional support human. At least half of my phone's camera storage are photos of Molly, but I've put a few recent ones under the cut.

Molly likes: when I work from home, seafood feast, Greenies cat treats, her heated mat, headbutting me as forcefully as possible, chewing my hair, licking my hands and face, drinking excess shower water from the drain after I've taken a shower, sitting on me while I read from my kindle, chasing the little red dot, and watching plenty of British murder mysteries and historical dramas.

Molly dislikes: loud noises, people (especially children), other cats, food that isn't cat food, when I leave the house, anime, when dad attempts to brush her, when I close a door and she can't see me, when she's scolded for scratching the rug, the cat carrier, and riding in the car.

I would replace her shredded heated mat but whenever I do, she then shuns the perch to scratch the rug instead. So disheveled heated mat it is.

#more-than-a-princess answered #yukikorogashi #(Thank you for the asks!)#(I hope you don't mind cat photos)

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more-than-a-princess · 19 days ago

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Munday Questions

😎 - Why did you choose your mun name? Does it mean something to you?

⭐ - What line of work are you in? Do you enjoy it?

✏️ - Why did you choose to write your muse(s)?

😍 - Do you have a specific character type that you usually find applies to your favorites?

🕜 - How long have you been Rping for? Did you start on Tumblr?

🌟 - What was the first fandom you remember Rping for?

🎨 - Are you an artist? If so, would you be comfortable sharing some of your work?

🐱 - Do you have any pets?

🐶 - What's your favorite animal?

✒️ - What sort of hobbies do you have outside of writing?

🔥 - Is there anything you would like to promote?

😏 - What's something you want people to know about you?

❤️ - What is your favorite character you've written?

🦕 - What's your favorite dinosaur?

🍿 - What's your favorite movie?

📺 - What's your favorite TV show?

🎮 - What's your favorite video game?

😔 - Have you had any bad experiences while Rping?

💖 - Do you have any blogs you really enjoy writing with?

💡 - Are there any plots/ideas you really want to write?

#more-than-a-princess memes #(Happy Munday!)

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more-than-a-princess · 20 days ago

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🤐 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 : 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴. 𝘯𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩. 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 (+ 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦) 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦.

🕊️ 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞

01. gently brushing the other's hair out of their face to tuck behind their ear. 02. wrapping a blanket around their shoulders from behind. 03. brushing tears off of their cheeks. 04. reaching out hesitantly before resting a hand on their back. 05. placing a cup of tea or coffee in front of them. 06. sitting beside them while they are asleep to watch over them. 07. sharing silence with them. 08. pulling them into a tight hug. 09. writing something quietly and passing them the note. 10. fixing a piece of their clothing carefully.

🔥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨: 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫

01. staring at them in silence for a long moment before walking away. 02. slamming a door shut without explanation. 03. packing their things up, slowly and deliberately. 04. breathing sharply through their nose and refusing to meet their eyes. 05. cleaning something obsessively in silence.

🥀 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞: 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

01. running their thumb over the others bottom lip slowly. 02. standing just a little too close, enough to feel each others breath. 03. grazing their knuckles along the other's hip or thigh in passing. 04. undoing the top button of their shirt while holding eye contact. 05. leaning in like they're going to kiss and then pausing shyly. 06. sliding a hand under their chin to tilt their head up.

#more-than-a-Princess memes #(multis please specify muse!)

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more-than-a-princess · 20 days ago

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"But you are here now." Sonia replied softly. It wasn't in their unspoken agreement to support and comfort her. Adelheid knew her duty and Sonia knew hers, but the look on the other woman's face, guilty and crestfallen and despairing, couldn't keep the princess silent. In her role, a well-mannered young woman who endeavored not to make trouble for the knight assigned to her protection. No, it was in Princess Sonia's nature to meddle, but in this case, surely it was the right thing to do. "I am sorry that so many others have perished, but the war is not yet over. I do not know you very well yet, but I do not think you will let them win, whoever is behind this: not while you are still alive."

"And," Sonia began, but paused for a moment before continuing. This was to lift Adelheid's spirits, so why did she feel so vulnerable in the process? "I did call out for you, did I not? When Miss Capella infiltrated my rooms. I will continue to do so, when needed. It's...difficult for me to ask for help sometimes: I feel that it is a common stereotype for a princess to be a damsel in distress, but such a thing doesn't sit well with me. I do not like feeling weak, but I must swallow my pride and ask for assistance when needed. I hope you do not hold it against me."

She gave Adelheid a feeble smile. She usually had no problem being open with others, friendly and welcoming. Maybe it was Adelheid's authority as the Sword Saint that gave her a disregard for royal etiquette. Maybe it was the fact both her mother and her father had taken a liking to Reinhard: that was often a strike against someone, at least for her. Whenever her mother liked someone, it was due to their high social status as a respectable choice for Sonia to socialize with or marry. Queen Valentina didn't take personality or values into account, as long as it served the goals of the Crown. As long as reputations and lineages were preserved.

Yes, that certainly had to be the reasons why she hadn't immediately warmed to Reinhard upon his arrival, Sonia thought as she listened to Adelheid's story.

"So I remind you of a child, then?" She asked, a smile tugging at her mouth as she raised her eyebrows in interest. It took quite a bit of her resolve not to giggle at the insinuation. "Still, I am sorry about what happened to her. She must have been a truly remarkable person for you to choose to be her knight. I wonder, though, what made her so 'rough around the edges,' as you say. And if you still have friends in Lugunica that might be alive, then you should try to rescue them if possible. If I can help, you only need to ask."

It had been hours now since they left, and night had begun to fall. The two carriage drivers were under strict instructions to make only short stops as needed, no overnights at inns, in order to make the quickest journey. Nevertheless, it didn't change the fact that with the sunset, the carriage had begun to feel colder without daylight. Sonia unfolded both a thick knitted blanket and a fur to drape over herself, leaning back against the plush cushions in an attempt at comfort. Warmth was possible but real comfort? She'd only know that once she was able to collapse into her bed at the chalet.

"I'll feel a bit sore once we've arrived, I think," She sighed. "But I am surprised you have never attended a ball. As a knight, I would have assumed that any party thrown by the wealthy and powerful in Lugunica would warrant invitations to the high-ranking knights. But you would of course be invited to festivities here in Novoselic once they resume. The castle ballroom is truly spectacular when decorated for balls!"

Sonia didn't light the lamps in the carriage: the light would carry in the darkness, pointing out their location to people they might otherwise wish to hide from. So her dreamy smile as she remembered past soirees was shrouded in darkness. "There are so many flowers, tables full of the most delectable food. Even fountains made of cascading champagne and chocolate! Oh, and there is music always, with so many couples who take to the dance floor once the ladies' dance cards have filled. The best ones have merriment that continues all the way until dawn: and when the last of the guests leave, I sneak away some of the small cakes and leftover champagne and watch the sun rise over the hill to begin a new day. You're exhausted in the best way, and everything still feels so joyous, so hopeful. You only sleep because you must rest at the end of it all, but you don't want to forget a thing."

The world has become a cruel and dark place. The witch cult has become more organised for the first time in centuries, as if someone has finally stepped up to the mantle of leader and rounded the others up and brought them under their control, either by force or through other means, this was something they didn’t know, information was lacking course, the witch cult .. prisoners where not taken, any cultist that has ever been cornered and attempts to capture them alive, ends in death no matter the results, along with the fact that is too dangerous to be kept alive, still she had made attempts, and such attempts had always failed and with failure, comes death, so many deaths of the innocent, and entire kingdoms, being purged of all innocent and decent life.

“That is kind of you to say, but as it is now, the witch cult and the Sin Archbishops have toppled countless kingdoms, and have marked your land as next.” As she breathed out gently. “No matter what I do, I am too late. I killed the great whale, after it had massacred the royal candidate who went to stop it, the same for the great rabbit as well. Everyone who was hiding and taking shelter in the sanctuary of those lands had been killed when I arrived. The great spirit Puck, had killed all within the boarders of the kingdom, trying to bring upon a new ice age, the Sin Archbishop of Sloth, I arrived too late to stop him, I defeated the witch cult there, but someone else had killed the Sin Archbishop of Sloth. The same for the tiny kingdom of greed, someone beat me too it, and had killed the Sin Archbishop of Greed, along with all the women he had prisoner there, and I fear those deaths of Sin Archbishops, was not for the good of the world, more to remove the Sin Archbishops that would not fall into line.” As she closed her eyes.

“I asked the world to become the sword saint …”

To spare her father, to spare her grandfather. Her family. Desperation, pride and arrogance, to claim the title of sword saint, knowing fully well, every single sword saint except for the first, has died to a threat of the world, been pulled apart, shredded, cut down, killed in the heat of combat, far away from there loved ones, often there bodies unable to be taken back for burial, she didn’t wish that on anyone so took it for herself to spare them such a fate. “I arrive too late …” Always, as if the witch cult was one step ahead, as if she was chasing there tail, always lingering behind, never able to get ahead of them, as if someone .. already knew the outcomes .. knew when she would be there, how long it would take her, what would trigger her arrival, always arriving and the witch cult being gone, only leaving a mountain of bodies in there wake, burning lands and monsters, to try and slow her down, to try and chip and wear her down, as if this entire ordeal the world was going through, was almost designed to kill everyone, except for her.

“My previous charge was a child. Felt. A little rough around the edges, but a good heart, and she cared about people, but …” As she turned her head away. “The witch cult killed her, and her friends, when I answered I call for aid from another land, I came back, to find her dead, everyone dead. Even the knight Julius, someone like him, so strong and powerful, I never expected him to be killed.” As she shakes her head, it was impossible. He had been trained by her, fought with her, went to war with her, seen battles and monsters; he was the second strongest, some would say in the kingdom, and yet he had died. “And my friend Ferris has been missing for months; I fear him a prisoner of the cult.” As she wished, to find him and rescue him, she was waiting, to hear his cries for aid, she would hear it, but deep down she knew, if she did, it would be a trap, as if he was only alive, to bait her, lure her to them for the witch cult to try and deal with her.

“You remind me of her.” As she looked at her and smiled. Felt had changed her, made her more … human, lowered her guard, made her able to connect, talk, interact, because before - she had come off as cold, distant, and not even human at times, more of a monster that hunted monsters for the kingdom and little else. “A dream worth fighting for.” She said, as she would like to see such a thing one day, but she was here now, with her, because everything was leading to here. She had become her knight and protector, because everything that has happened, as pointed to Novoselic falling next. And now this time .. this time she will be here, she has already stopped an attempt, she has already defeated the monsters they have created, she already knows that they are here, and they are hunting the princess, she will be in the right place, at the right time and on time as well for once, she will be able to stop this kingdom burning, save the royal family, the people and bhutan end to this once and for all.

“You will make for a good spirit, I think, but that day is not coming soon.” As she smiled, looked down at their joined hands and slowly retreated from the touch and sat up straight once more, even doing this, she was listening, sensing, and feeling everything around them, for miles, to ensure her safety. “They used to say that it was impossible to kill a Sin Archbishop.” But that was not the case, with two of them being dead, and her fighting a third and forcing it to retreat from combat. “A celebration …” As she said. “I have never been to one.” Why would she, why would they invite the sword saint anyway, her purpose was to fight, kill and eventually die. Celebrations were for people, not for weapons like her, as she breathed out and listened. “That would be …” As she thought for a moment.

“Something I would like to do …” Not fighting, not killing, not doing the impossible, she likes to create, to make, to design, to sew, and if someone was finally going to ask for such a thing from her. “I would be flattered.”

#fallesto #Verse TBA

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more-than-a-princess · 22 days ago

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It was indeed a delicacy: at home, where her meals were balanced for optimal nutrition, something like a jambon beurre, or a croque monsieur, or even a pizza was a treat for her. Best consumed in a vibrant place, full of people to watch and conversations to hear. The bistro they'd chosen wasn't quite that, out of necessity due to her current situation. If word got out, Sonia felt it likely she'd need to leave the mansion, which brought a mix of relief and regret. She wasn't fond of being kept inside one place for an extended period of time: leftover discomfort from her childhood. But the more time she spent with them all, the five men and one dog with a prosthetic leg, the less she wanted to say goodbye.

She'd have to, one day. She had a duty to her country and her family, even if the priority right now was to stay alive, order a jambon beurre for lunch, and gently prod Arsene Lupin into sharing his life story.

"In Rouen, yes? You have mentioned it before," Sonia clarified. Despite France sharing a border with Novoselic and Sonia having traveled to quite a few locales throughout, Rouen had never been on her itinerary. Likely due to the fact that it wasn't very much a hub of political activity nor a destination for the wealthy. If she wasn't doing some sort of official appearance, those were the two sorts of places her family actively encouraged her to go. "I have never been, but I hear the cathedral is lovely."

She sipped her tea, adding in sweetener to taste as she listened to more of his story. Sonia had a feeling that no one chose theft as a life pursuit unless circumstances were dire. In his case, without biological parents and his adopted parental figure hadn't exactly instilled the best morals and values in him. Those, seemingly, he'd had to learn on his own, and she couldn't hide her fascination in the way her eyebrows raised when she took a small sip and set the cup back on its saucer. "That is quite bold of you, to turn in the man who raised you. But I think we have a similar education at least in one facet: when I am not allowed to leave Novoselic Castle, I was, and still am, either found in the library or the dungeons usually. The latter is the only place my parents would permit me to keep my occult collection: outside the month of October, that is. I am glad to have a home of my own in Novoselic now, when I am able to return there."

That, to Sonia's surprise, hadn't been the only thing they'd had in common. He'd traveled the world too, learned languages (and without the pressure of maintaining diplomacy in the process). Their lunches were brought just as he'd begun to share how he'd met the rest of the group, leaving Sonia to chew and swallow her bite before setting down her sandwich. "Well, that is three of four," She smiled. "You have left out Mr. Van Helsing. Or was that meeting far less joyous than the rest of them? He doesn't speak of it, really. We don't talk much to begin with when we're together."

It took a moment for Sonia to register what she'd said could easily be misinterpreted, her eyes going wide as a blush spread over her cheeks. It was no secret in the house that the two people she spent the most time with were Lupin and Van Helsing: interrupting Victor's experiments tended to cause problems and Saint Germain often pressed her with questions she didn't wish to share answers to. And Impey...well, he reminded her too much of a boy who had once been terribly infatuated with her, to the point of stalking. That left Lupin and Van Helsing, and since she'd agreed for their outing to be a date, it was bad form to talk of another man she shared quite a bit of company with.

At least in the way she'd unfortunately phrased it.

"I-it's not like that!" She insisted, waving a hand before her as if she'd be able to dismiss any impure thoughts that lingered between them. "When he's not in a terribly cross mood, we engage in combat and target practice. The only compliments he pays me are towards my instincts, my aim, and my cooking. He does not like to talk and I know better than to press someone who is a better shot than I am."

Sonia sighed. Hopefully that was enough of an explanation. If they were both going to be honest, then she didn't want to leave room for misconception. Still, that didn't mean she was ready to admit to him that, if just for a moment, she'd be a little flattered if he felt envious. If he worried over something he really had no reason to be worried about.

"I promised us a date, and yet I feel like I haven't been the best conversationalist here."

━━ ❝ 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲. ❞ He said with a smile on his face. “But in a way, it’s almost like a thief in it’s own way. On the surface, it reflects a typical ham sandwich; however once you bit into that baguette, you’re treated to a myriad of flavors. The ham itself is slowly cooked until tender, seasoned and brined, and one can always add cheese as a secondary layer of flavor.” Hmmm, now he’s definitely getting ideas on their date.

“Oh, how right you are. I know, so much about you and yet here I am a mystery, nothing more than a man in a mask.” A hand was placed under his chin as he tried thinking of a perfect place to start this little story of him. “Well, for one I was an orphaned boy who was fortunate enough to meet a man who to me displays the values of what it is to be a true gentleman. However, it wasn’t too long until I discovered that the light he exudes casts quite a shadow.”

His voice remained soft, however, his eyes did not display sadness, merely acceptance for the choice he had made back then. “I turned him in, betrayed the man who showed me kindness…all because of the very things he’s taught me to uphold. Although it took me taking that path to realize that sometimes one needs to get one’s hands dirty to accomplish a little bit of good. It wasn’t long after that I used my skills that were taught by my mentor for the sake of education. You would mostly find me in a library during my youth, knowledge of course, is a vital resource.”

He skims through the years of his adolescence traveling across the world, learning different languages, honing his skills as a thief until he had come face to face with Saint Germain himself. "Saint was a unique character, I pride myself in being able to easily read people yet him..I couldn't quite understand anything about him. Fran had been quite a pleasure to meet. He's taught me various things himself, Impey while overextravagant I still sense there's a decent heart behind that chest, I do admire his dreams to reach for the stars. It's a silly dream really, but it is dreamers like that who change the world for better or for worse."

#burnxngslash #Non-Despair AU: The Princess of Novoselic #(Sonia finally embracing her current status of otome heroine on the run)#(And is both on a date and slightly interested in seeing if Lupin overreacts and turns a little possessive)

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more-than-a-princess · 23 days ago

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She thought about refuting it. That it was impossible to be beautiful always: not when she managed to drink too much, not when she was ill, not when she slept, clinging to whatever pillow or stuffed animal was nearest with all four limbs, occasionally drooling a little onto the plush fabric. She wasn't beautiful then. She was embarrassing, and made an effort to remain solitary when in any of those states.

But in the end, Sonia didn't say anything. Maybe it was selfish, wanting to hear it from Shinobu even though she only saw her as a friend. It made sense: she wasn't cool like Ji-yeon, or clung to her the way her other dates did (or at least the ones Sonia had witnessed). Not to mention, it wasn't a date. "Thank you," She replied politely, smiling as she accepted Shinobu's proffered hand. That's what friends did, at least friends who were girls. They held hands and no one thought more of it. No one thought about how their friends' fingers curled around her own, or what Sonia believed to be a callus forming where she surmised Shinobu gripped her arrows before firing them, or how no matter what time of year it was, Shinobu's hands were warm. Granted, Sonia had only known her since November, but she guessed that was the case, as every time they'd reached for her hand since, it was always a warm and cozy hold on her own.

"Yes, of course. Let's go," She agreed, letting her lead the way. Sonia had booked the tickets but she presumed, hopefully rightly so, that Shinobu knew exactly where they were going. There was only one aquarium nearby, close to the school, though there were apparently five within the city and its nearby suburbs. Novoselic as a country only had one aquarium in total. Sonia supposed if she ever came to visit, Shinobu would find herself disappointed by that.

She'd opened her mouth to suggest that very idea as they passed by the corridor full of doors leading to the various Class 77-A labs, but was interrupted by a 'bang!' behind one of the doors, a particularly feeble one that looked as if it had been repaired several times. "What on Earth-OH!" Sonia began, unable to finish her question. Unable to think, only feel, as Shinobu's arms went around her and she began to panic. Whenever she'd been embraced in such a manner of protection, it had been by a boy, and she'd begun to instinctively raise her arms to brace herself by placing her hands on the other person's chest.

But this was Shinobu. Shinobu, a girl who had feminine, developed breasts instead of a masculine chest. There was no way she could brace herself in a similar manner and not have it be terribly awkward and inappropriate. Certainly, they wouldn't appreciate having their breasts groped by her, even if it was just her instinct in order to steady herself. And yet it was a force of habit. She had to think quickly.

With widened eyes and quickened heartbeat, it wasn't ideal as personal space and platonic etiquette went. But in the split second she had to make a decision of what to do with her hands, Sonia found them pressed against Shinobu's back instead. A returned embrace was likely the least awkward option, even if her hand, nails painted dark to stand out against her pale skin, found its way to the back of Sonia's neck, guiding her blonde head to her chest anyway.

Sonia didn't often find herself thinking about it, but at that moment, she was so terribly glad she wasn't in an anime. If she'd been, or if real life was just like her favorite Japanese animated shows, she would've broken out into a rather hideous nosebleed and would have ruined Shinobu's shirt and jacket alike. She didn't know what to say and she'd forgotten how to breathe: instead, Sonia trembled against her, torn between panic and pleasure and with no confidence in what she could even express first, or at all. Shinobu's shoulders were strong, alongside her back that Sonia had gotten a glimpse of months ago. But her chest was soft, with a fullness that if she didn't feel so guilty pressing her face into, she would've felt quite comfortable there, surrounded by the scent of forest and the faint hint of coffee, such a contrast to her own rose perfume. Shinobu's heartbeat was quick and vibrant, her chest just as warm as her hand. It was only when a boy's voice interrupted the erratic beat that she remembered they weren't alone. At Hope's Peak. On Earth.

She felt disappointed and subsequently guilty at that realization. Sonia stepped back, her expression apologetic as she let Shinobu go. "I-It's quite all right!" She called out, her voice as shaky as her breath. Since Shinobu had held her close, all she could manage were small gasps in tandem with her pounding heart. "No one is hurt, except the door I think! And that's easily repaired! I am all right, are you all right, Yaguchi-san?" She needed to fill the silence, the awkwardness, how her cheeks burned and somewhere deep in her belly did too, something she couldn't articulate even if she was asked.

Hopefully that was enough assurance for Shinobu's classmate to leave them alone. Sonia didn't want to be rude, but they would be late otherwise and she was running through the gamut of emotions, taking every effort for each one not to appear on her face as they finally exited the building. "I-I'm really sorry about that," Sonia stammered once they entered the courtyard, out of earshot of her classmate. Of anyone, at least until they reached the street. "I didn't mean to, um, invade your personal space like that. It wasn't appropriate and I hope I did not make you feel uncomfortable. It was overstepping boundaries and I promise I will not endeavor to place you in an awkward position like that again. But, ah, which way is the aquarium from here? I admit, I have never visited: I was hoping you might be my guide today."

The compliment was unexpected, though, perhaps it shouldn't have been. Sonia was the sort of open, kind person who thought little of building up others with whatever warm thought popped into her mind. Shinobu herself was no stranger to compliments, particularly regarding her appearance, but 'pretty' wasn't something she often heard, and the archer couldn't easily hide the gentle red growing on her cheeks. "I appreciate the compliment, Miss Nevermind," she murmured, lightly adjusting a small strand of her hair. "I remember you saying that you thought it was a good color for me, and yes, I thought it fitting given the occasion."

Really, there was no reason to get so excited. This was simply who Sonia was, so there was nothing to read into - though, that knowledge did little to slow the persistent thumping in her chest. "Ah, and, you look beautiful, as always." They had to keep themselves from wincing. That made it sound like some obligatory add-on - reciprocity for its own sake. True, that was how Shinobu so often operated, but not with Sonia. No, if anything, how she thought about Sonia, how she spoke to her, it was all too honest, too straightforward and lacking in her usual distance.

"But, of course, you're right. We should be on our way. If you've gone the trouble to plan things out so thoughtfully, I'd hate to cause any trouble." Regardless of the mess of thoughts coiling in on themselves in her head, Shinobu wouldn't deny that she looked forward to it. Spending time with Sonia, was, of course, always pleasant, and they hadn't been to the aquarium in some time. If circumstances allowed - which they seldom did - Shinobu had no doubt that she could spend an entire day at the aquarium.

With a soft smile directed towards the other girl, she held out her hand for Sonia to take, then began to walk. There was some urge to explain herself - why she was at school at this hour, on a weekend. After deliberating, though, it seemed something unworthy of bringing up. They were a diligent student, true, but to turn in a project so early would only invite questions as to her future plane - whether she had tournaments, or family matters, or the like. Lying to Sonia was something she'd prefer not to do, particularly when things would soon require her to tell lies on an agonizing scale.

Though, there wasn't much time for her to think deeply upon it. As they walked down the hallway, passing the doors to the 77-A laboratories, Shinobu heard a strange sound coming from behind one. With a wrinkle of her nose, she tried to remember who that lab belonged to, having never memorized the locations of most of her classmates. It was only when she heard an explosion that her memory came into clear focus. Ishikawa!

Swiftly, Shinobu turned her back to the door, putting herself between it and Sonia. One hand pressed at her lower back, yanking her close, while the other hand went up, protectively covering the back of her neck and lightly tucking her head down into their chest. Only a moment later, the door to the laboratory was blasted from its hinge, shooting across the hallway and denting some of the lockers a mere meter or so from where the two of them stood. Even when no further blast came, Shinobu stood still, holding Sonia against her for rather too long. Even as she willed herself to step back, some part of her wished to stay like this for as long as she could.

Footsteps followed the blast, and finally Shinobu broke the tight embrace. "Golly, I'm real sorry!" Standing in the now-empty doorway was her classmate - a boy with a stocky, athletic build, long blue-black hair swept back, face twisted into an apologetic wince, aside from the burn scars around his left eye and his forehead. "I didn't know anyone else was around, and I really didn't think that kind of pyro would make a blast like that! Are y'all okay?"

Shinobu didn't answer him. She could rip Kenji Ishikawa apart with her words another time, without an audience. Instead, her only priority was ensuring Sonia's safety. Without even realizing it, her hand was at Sonia's cheek, and she looked at her with an expression of overwhelming concern. Of course, logically, she knew Sonia was surely fine, aside from perhaps startled. Yet, if she hadn't been able to contain her racing heartbeat before, such an idea was impossible now, when it felt as though Sonia could have been injured. "Miss Nevermind, are you alright? You aren't hurt, are you?"

#quickdeaths #Non-Despair AU: Hope's Peak Academy verse #(This entire thread will be me sighing and shaking my head at Sonia)#(Yes sweetie: you are sapphic. Even if you think you aren't because you don't say/do anything about it)

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more-than-a-princess · 24 days ago

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right place, right time prompts.

so i got watching a ton of new tv shows lately, and it occurred to me that actually i do love it when characters are unexpectedly saved by someone who just happened to be exactly in the right place at precisely the correct moment, yk? and i failed to think of the right name, so the title of this list is entirely thanks to a very dear friend of mine who informed me! so here's a list, i hope you guys love it, DO NOT ADD TO THIS LIST OR EDIT IT!!! i like to edit them over time as new ideas come to me.

[ ALIBI ]: the sender provides a false alibi to protect the receiver from legal issues.

[ HAND ]: the sender suddenly arrives to grab the receiver's hand before they fall to their death

[ CAR ]: the sender arrives on scene as the impromptu getaway driver for the receiver (who hadn't been expecting it).

[ FATAL ]: the sender unwittingly arrives on scene when the receiver is being attacked, and to protect the receiver, they kill the assailant.

[ DISTRACT ]: the sender provides a diversion so the receiver can escape a dangerous situation.

[ OUT COLD ]: the sender knocks out an assailant before they can seriously wound the receiver.

[ DUNNO ]: the sender lies about the location of the receiver in order to protect them from pursuers.

[ FAKE ]: the sender, in a situation where they're forced to kill the receiver, only pretends to kill the receiver and takes their "dead" body away in the car.

[ SACRIFICE]: the sender sacrifices their life to ensure the receiver's survival.

[ BACK-UP ]: the sender arrives just in time to help the receiver in a fight.

[ EXCUSES ]: the sender provides an excuse for the receiver to stay at an event where they shouldn't be.

[ HIDDEN ]: the sender hides the receiver from pursuers.

[ SHELTER ]: the sender finds the unconscious receiver and brings them to a safe place.

[ HERO ]: the sender tackles the receiver out of the way of an attack.

[ RUN! ]: the sender tackles the attacker so the receiver can make a safe get-away.

[ FIGHT ]: the sender fights off the assailants so the receiver can flee to safety.

[ INTERCEPT ]: the sender unexpectedly emerges and stands between the receiver and a threat.

[ MISDIRECTION ]: the sender points a group of pursuers in the opposite direction to buy the receiver some time to hide.

[ SANCTUARY ]: the sender opens the door when the receiver knocks in search of help, and brings them into their home.

[ REPUTATION ]: the sender, being somewhat infamous in the area, arrives when the receiver is being hassled, causing the assailants to flee rather than risk the consequences of crossing them.

[ RECOGNIZE ]: the sender pretends to know the receiver in order to help them avoid unwanted attention.

[ AFAR ]: the sender incapacitates, distracts or kills an assailant from a distance to protect the receiver.

[ FRIENDS ]: the sender, unable to attend directly, sends friends over to protect the receiver when they encounter a threat.

[ NEGOTIATE ]: the sender intervenes in a tense situation and manages to smoothly persuade a potential threat to leave the receiver alone.

[ BRIBE ]: the sender gives a threat a significant amount of money to leave the receiver alone.

[ ANNOUNCE ]: the sender issues a declaration that the receiver is under their protection, assuring all potential attackers that any attempts will result in a brutal retaliation from them.

VERBAL PROMPTS:

" they're with me. "

" i was with them all night. "

" hey! these guys bothering you? "

" i wouldn't do that if i were you. "

" you must've really pissed those guys off, huh? "

" follow my lead... "

" don't worry. you're safe here. i won't let anyone hurt you. "

" you're lucky i found you when i did; those people were right down the street. "

" get in the car! now! "

" i'm gonna buy you as much time as i possibly can. make it count, okay? get out of here. now! "

" you can come out now. they're long gone. "

" nobody's going to hurt you like that again. "

#more-than-a-princess memes #(Multis please specify muse)

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more-than-a-princess · 25 days ago

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🍑 What is something you hyperfocus on in your portrayal?, 🍡 Favorite snack while writing?, 🥤 Favorite drink while writing?

Very Specific Munday Asks - Accepting (as it's been awhile since I've done Munday asks!)

🍑 What is something you hyperfocus on in your portrayal?

I'd almost split this into two points, but I think they actually go together. And it's this:

Sonia is not as dumb as she sounds sometimes, and it's SDR2's fault that they gave her all of these skills and no opportunities to share them, so I try to weave them into various storylines when appropriate.

So, it's no secret that unless a character is a protagonist, the Main Girl, or the character who exists to annoy the protagonist (or Junko), Danganronpa characters are horribly underdeveloped and Danganronpa in general sucks at characterization. That's probably by design, due to how little time players spend with most of these characters before they die/are executed, but it's really irritating that characters aren't often fully fleshed out. Doubly so if it's a female character as anything beyond potential ship fodder (for the protagonist or otherwise: don't get me started on harem events and the gifting of the underwear. Sonia's free time events in particular are awful).

So with that being said, I try to incorporate those points as such:

The older Sonia is, and the more time she's spent in Japan, the better her Japanese is and the fewer, so to speak, 'dumb blonde' moments she has. She still is terrible at domestic chores, cooking, and most arts, but she's not as naive in her university and adult verses as she is, say, her first year at Hope's Peak. She's far more fluent, in language and a 'normal' lifestyle in Japan (as normal as she's allowed to be, anyway).

Sonia is, by canon of the SDR2 game, proficient in over thirty foreign languages, economics, international law, military strategy, and diagnostic medicine. She is extremely intelligent, cultured, and well-mannered. She would have had a well-rounded education at In Utero, furthered by an array of subjects at one of the top universities in the world (my headcanon has her attending The University of Oxford, like her father: she is admitted into Magdalen College). So I try to show this side of Sonia when appropriate for threads: let her analyze situations, both emotionally and logically. Let her strategize through international conflicts. Let her use military-grade weapons and tanks. And let her apply even basic first aid (or at least know the proper way to stop the bleeding from a gunshot or other trauma wound).

She loves her horror movies and gothic romances, yes. But she's also kind of terrifying in the amount of knowledge and skills she possesses. She is, quite often, very powerful.

🍡 Favorite snack while writing?

I don't really snack when writing RP. Mostly because I just don't have the room in my stomach anymore and I have to keep to regular meals and ensure I get enough protein each day. I do snack when writing for work, though: when I'm publishing interviews and written features online or in my company's print materials, I like hard pretzels (salt only, no other flavoring) and the original flavor Mike & Ike, both found in my company's self-service snack shop. There aren't really any restaurants in walking distance of my workplace and no one wants to move their car, so food has to be brought from home, delivered to the building, or through the self-service snack shop.

🥤 Favorite drink while writing?

Nowadays I drink one of two things while writing:

Water (plain, or flavored with Liquid IV to keep my electrolytes up)

Tea (black with milk and sugar, jasmine, yuzu, bubble tea, etc.)

I don't really drink soda much. Maybe twice a month if that. I drink alcohol maybe once or twice a month. I'm old and somewhat boring, but the more I stay hydrated the better off I am.

#more-than-a-princess answered #more-than-a-princess musings #electricea #(Thank you for the asks!)#(I have some Strong Feelings about characterization in this game)#(Sometimes you just have to adopt muses to save them from their canon you know?)#(DR girlies deserve better. All of them. Yes all of them.)

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more-than-a-princess · 25 days ago

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🌊 What was the first muse you've ever written?

🌱 What was the last book you read?

🍭 Say something nice about your appearance.

🎀 Say something nice about your character.

Very Specific Munday Asks - Accepting!

🌊 What was the first muse you've ever written?

So, I don't like mentioning the first muse I ever wrote because then I have to inevitably bring up Wizard Lady.

I was, for about 20+ years or so, the biggest damn fan of Wizard Lady and the popular magic series authored by Wizard Lady. The only thing I wanted when I graduated high school was to go to the UK on a magic series fan tour (as the first three movies were out and the fourth was coming out in a few months' time). I went to fan conventions solely based on the Wizard Lady series. I did cosplay of Wizard Lady characters. I went to Universal Orlando when the first park expansion for Wizard Lady series opened.

And I roleplayed pretty extensively in her universe and wrote a smattering of really terrible fanfiction.

So with that in mind, my first muse was a brown, bushy-haired girl with brown eyes, large front teeth, often described as an 'insufferable know-it-all.' At thirteen years old, I wrote what I knew best. And I'm still an insufferable know-it-all, though with slightly less bushy hair.

Besides her though, my earliest muses were Relena Peacecraft (Gundam Wing), Misato Katsuragi (Evangelion), and Julia (Cowboy Bebop). Relena walked so Sonia could run, and I find it so funny that at 14-15 years old I had any business writing late 20 year olds with any amount of accuracy.

That said, I refuse to visit any Wizard Lady attractions or give Wizard Lady food/merch any of my money when I go back to Universal Orlando this October. Instead Dark Universe and The Mummy 1999 have my entire wallet and heart. Though I predict a lot of money is going to be thrown towards Super Nintendo World: my husband is a huge fan, to the point that I'm putting together a Princess Peach-bound outfit to wear to Epic Universe.

And it should go without saying: I refuse to write Wizard Lady muses, write with Wizard Lady muses, or write in Wizard Lady universes on this blog. Or anywhere else. She should've pulled an Enya and fucked off to a castle with a bunch of cats, never to be heard from again.

🌱 What was the last book you read?

Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood, though this was for both work and fun. My next two reads are The Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz (work, and fun) and The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig (just for fun!). I have a feeling I'll probably end up reading some, if not all, of The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy for work as well.

My preferred literary genres are romantasy, British murder mysteries, historical fiction/romance, and contemporary romance. I read some horror here and there but I prefer horror movies to books usually. I love almost anything to do with Rich People Problems: if I ever wrote novels, it would probably involve a lot of Rich People Problems that I'm only various degrees of removed from. For this reason, Kevin Kwan is an inspiration, as is Jane Austen.

🍭 Say something nice about your appearance.

This is an odd one to answer for me, mostly for two reasons:

I'm older than the rest of my mutuals, I believe. I'm rapidly approaching 40 years old (That's next year!). Aging happens.

I've lost roughly 80 pounds in the past two years and look, and feel, quite a bit different than I used to, and I'm still getting used to that.

With that in mind, I'm quite proud of my skin. Being a larger woman who took her time losing weight (I didn't have much of a say in it, actually: I have some messed up hormones that led to a messed up metabolism and reproductive system, among other things. Not being at risk for Type II diabetes felt impossible until very recently), my face hasn't sagged as much as I've seen faces do for some people, and I don't have very deep wrinkles yet: just fine lines at the outer corners of my eyes and in my undereyes, and slightly more prominent nasolabial folds.

But I'm also a bit particular obsessed about my skincare. I have for years: from hormonal acne as a teenager to extremely dry skin in my twenties to learning about more cosmetically-elegant sun protection in my late twenties/early thirties, I have a regimen I stick to. To the point that when I visit the local Aritaum counter (Amore Pacific brands), the independent Korean beauty stores, or my favorite place, Teso Life, I get the sales staff asking me what I do for my routine. They don't recommend products: they just want to know how my skin looks that good.

Which is probably for the best because I'd have to do a more polite version of Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation when he goes "I know more than you." to the sales staff at Home Depot.

But yeah, I'm proud of my skin, but I also use LED light therapy, an active serum made up of tretinoin and niacinamide, a skincare routine filled with anti-aging and deep moisturizing products, and sunscreen every day. Even when I don't leave the house and it's cloudy: I'm sitting by a window? I have sunscreen on. Thanks to the stupidity of the US government (and the FDA in particular), I'm now hoarding around 20 bottles and tubes of my various favorite Japanese and Korean sunscreens to get me through the next three years (until a family member or friend can get me some when traveling abroad).

Fuck tariffs, fuck US customs, fuck the outdated FDA filters for American-made sun protection.

I really love skincare and makeup okay

🎀 Say something nice about your character.

Sonia is earnestly curious and truly wants to be friends with everyone, unless they are completely irredeemable (see: Junko Enoshima). Take Kazuichi Soda for instance: while she's irritated by him for the vast majority of SDR2, at the end of the game, you still have her promising to try to get along with him after coming to understand him better (whether he deserves it or not, that's up to you. I'm not Kaz's biggest fan).

And despite every luxury she's been given, she's not a snob. She's open-minded and often quite adaptable, even stepping down from a leadership role in SDR2 when she realizes Hajime is better suited for it.

Some muses Byakuya Togami could learn from Sonia Nevermind on how money and power does not make one a superior person in comparison to others.

One day I will write the Byakuya/Sonia romantic ship even if I must do it on my own because the rivals-to-lovers potential is there.

#more-than-a-princess answered #more-than-a-princess musings #yukikorogashi #(Thank you for the asks!)#(I haven't done a munday me.me in awhile so this got longer than anticipated)#(I have not stopped yapping about stocking up on sunscreen since November 2024. For reasons.)

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