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luvnami · 13 days ago
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yakuza!suna and hostess!reader came to me in a vision. tw alcohol/smoking mention
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"how much for a kiss, pretty girl?"
suna holds a bottle of champagne in one hand, his other arm thrown around your shoulders.
"well..." your manicured index finger traces over his sternum. you pout your glossy lips and pretend to think about the price, fluttering your lash extensions dramatically. "how about another bottle, rin-tan?"
"easy."
he tilts his head over to one of the lackeys standing nearby. they bow, then scurry off to procure the alcohol. suna takes a gulp back from the bottle he holds in hand. golden bubbles disappear down his throat, adam's apple bobbing with each swallow.
some other hostess sings away on the karaoke machine. suna could really care less. you're his favourite. he made you the top earning amongst the entire club just to prove it, too.
"rin-tan, you're the best!" you giggle. you straighten up and plant your lips against suna's cheek, before making an overexaggerated 'mwah!' sound. he raises an eyebrow.
"i thought i'd get a kiss on the lips. aren't you being stingy?" he taunts.
you frown, eyebrows creasing together. you push your chest against his arm, the short skirt of your glittery dress riding even higher. suna's eyes flicker towards your bare skin briefly.
"i've been eyeing this new pair of heels lately. if i had someone to buy them for me, i'd be the happiest girl in the world..." you sigh, pretending to be disappointed. "rin-tan, you'd get them for me, right?"
your eyes meet his and god, he'd do anything for you — kill a man or break his bank buying you whatever you wanted, it wouldn't matter as long as you were happy.
he puts the champagne down, then pulls his credit card out of his pocket. you watch in amusement as he gently pushes at the softness of your cleavage and slots the card between your breasts.
"there. buy whatever you want, just kiss me already, won't you?" suna grins.
you laugh. "you're so impatient!"
you let him grab your face and kiss you, tongue and all, tasting champagne and cigarette smoke.
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mywritersmind · 1 month ago
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DROWN IT OUT - LN4
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summary : a very drunken night makes for some very drunken mistakes.
listen up : dirty jokes. kissing. lando norris x zakbrownsdaughter!reader. sort of toxic reader.
word count : 1205
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I laugh as my friends and I walk through the club, getting to skip the line (thank you mick my favorite bouncer!). I pull my little black dress down, holding my friend's hand tightly as we maneuver through the crowd.
I grin even wider when I see Oscar and Franco, standing with drinks in their hands while talking. “Blue and Orange! My favs!” They turn me, wondering who’s screaming at them.
“Ay! Y/n!” Franco hugs me, clearly tipsy and even louder than usual, “You're here!”
Oscar laughs at Franco before messing up my hair, “Hey! Have you seen Lily?” I shake my head.
“I’d be with her if I saw her here! Better than you two.” I take Franco’s drink from his hand, tasting it before coughing, “Freak!”
“Uncultured!” He yells back at me as I shake my head and make my way to the bar, ordering my first drink of many.
Once my friends find me again, my night seems to blur a bit. I’m dancing with them, then some guy, then Franco?
“Got an audience, Y/n.” He whispers in my ear, his hands on my arms. I look to where he’s pointing to and silently swear to myself.
Lando Norris takes no measures to pretend he’s not staring at me. I raise a brow and he raises his glass. Franco shivers next to me, “I could cut the tension with a knife!” I shake my head, grabbing Franco’s hand and pulling him out of sight from Lando.
I find my friends who are with Oscar and Lily. I scream and hug the girl as he giggles. I sip my drink while throwing my hands up in the air, twirling around to the music.
The club is stuffy and loud, the smell of smoke all around us. I jump in my heels because the alcohol in my system is numbing my feet pain. I flip my hair back so it’s out of my face, wishing I had a hair tie.
I continue to dance, swinging my hips and singing alone before I back up into someone. His hands are on my hips in an instant to stop me from falling further, “Brown.” he leans down to whisper it in my ear as my back is still facing him.
My eyes widen, I turn around quickly before crossing my arms, Lando’s hands leaving me for his pockets, “Norris.”
“You look really good.” I ignore the slight smile that forces its way onto my lips and focus on his voice instead.
I look him up and down, the all black doing something to me that I can’t explain… I bite my lip and look up at him, “You too. Great race today.”
We’re in Austin and the clench of his jaw tells me everything I need to know, “You’re funny.” he deadpans.
“So I've been told!” I smile widely as he leans down a bit so I can hear him. I look at him flirtatiously, “Dance with me?”
He shakes his head, wiping down his face as he looks at me. Fuck, the way he looks at me. He wants to, I know he does. He shakes his head anyways.
I roll my eyes, “Right, I forgot your my dads golden boy!”
His expression hardens, “He wouldn’t like you starting anything, either.”
“I’m his baby girl!” I smile innocently, “I do no wrong.”
“Yeah until you get too close to me. Why is it, just me? I feel like he gets antsy when you’re even a garage away.”
I laugh, “Because you- ” poking my finger at his chest, almost hitting the ‘4’ dangling from his neck. It’s a perfect reminder why I can’t do the things I want to do with him. “Are Lando Norris. And Oscar is happily glued to Lily! I don’t know if you know this…” I whisper in his ear, “But you’ve sort of got a fuck boy reputation.”
He pushes his hand through his curls, and I watch his arm go up and down. I hate myself for being attracted to him but damn is he good looking.
This makes a smirk grow on his face, tilting his head down, “He’d kill me.”
I smile, “I wouldn’t mind! The things we’d do aren't the sort of thing I'd tell my dad.”
His smile drops, taking a breath, “You make a convincing point. Still, no though.”
I sigh dramatically and back away, “Fine! Remember, Norris. My lips are always here for you!” I wink and walk away, joining my friends and letting Franco place his hand on my hip, knowing he’s watching.
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I met Lando the first day he signed with Mclaren. He was younger, we both were. We were never friends, we didn’t see each other much because I was busy with Uni.
This year however, has been different. Very different. It’s like I missed four years and suddenly Lando got hot, flirty, and cocky.
But I still think back to that day when we first met, it was the day that my dad saw Lando and I smile at each other, he immediately vetoed any relationship with the McLaren drivers, or any other for that matter.
Lando knows this. He thinks it makes him more interesting to me, maybe he’s right.
I slam my phone back down on the table, a little drunk and severely pissed off.
“Your dad?” Lily asks me, Oscar’s arms are wrapped around her as he listens in.
I nod, “I just- Ugh! I can’t stand him sometimes.”
Oscar laughs, “I hear that.” I sometimes forget that other people have options on my dad. It’s sort of weird to me.
I sigh and down the rest of my drink, quite drunk and scanning the room before I can talk myself out of it.
“I’ll be back.” I mumble, setting my eyes on Lando and striding towards him. He’s talking to Carlos and Franco, a drink in his hand. “Norris!”
I yell, moving around the people who are annoyingly in my way. He turns to me, standing up straighter with a brow raised. I march right up to him, taking his hands in my face and kissing him.
He freezes for a second before grabbing my waist with one hand and kissing me back. This was what I wanted and it feels damn good. I can taste the alcohol on him, he smells like cologne.
People whistle and cheer around us. It takes my hand moving to Lando’s hair for him to back away from me.
He’s out of breath and licking his lips. He shakes his head, “Y/n.” I can tell he’s drank as much as me, he closes his eyes and breathes before the grip on my waist tightens, except he’s moving me away from him.
I know what he’s going to say by the look in his eye, he leans closer to no one can hear what he says except me, “I don’t want to be a way you piss off your dad.”
I frown, “Come on, Lando!”
“Come to me when you’re sober and not pissed off.” He shakes his head, still holding onto his drink as he walks away.
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usomads · 12 days ago
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Never Have I Ever // Jey Uso x Reader
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Author's Note -> So I had this interesting little idea and figured I'd write it out for y'all... not sure how I feel about it yet but lmk if you like it 🤭 Oh! I have a masterlist now too, so you can check out some other stories I did recently :) happy reading!
Plot -> An innocent game leads to a new first, and new love.
Pairings -> Jey Uso x Fem!Reader (Y/N)
Warnings -> Drinking, Cursing, Hickies, Oral (Fem!Receiving), Unprotected P in V, Creampie, Not Proofread, MDNI
Word Count -> 3.3k
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Game Night. The one night a month where you, Josh, Jon, Trin, Joe, and Galina could have a night to yourselves. No kids, no wrestling events to stress over, just drinks and quality time with your people. You met them through work, and although you were part of the production crew you ended up clicking with them right away. Whenever you all were inevitably on the road for shows, you traveled together, stayed at the same hotel, ventured the cities together, you had basically become part of the family.
Game Night originally started as a couples get-together for Jon, Trin, Joe, and Galina but seeing as you and Josh were always around they happily extended the invitation to you two, despite both of you being single.
You were close with everybody in the group, but yours and Josh’s relationship was by far closer than the relationships you had with the others. Josh was the first WWE superstar to greet you on your first day on the job, showing you around and helping you get acclimated to your new work environment. Within the span of a couple weeks he was inviting you to family events, and the rest is history.
After helping yourself to a mixed drink in Joe and Galina's kitchen, you made your way back to the living room where everyone was congregated as they were trying to figure out the next game to play. “Why don’t we spice it up?” Trin suggested, “how about a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’?”
“Jesus, Trin. What are we, high schoolers?” You chimed in, “Might as well get a bottle out and start spinning it too.”
“Oh c’mon, Y/N, live a little,” she teased, “Sounds to me like you’ve got some secretssss!”
“Ugh, fine, whatever. Start already, before you kill my buzz.” 
One by one everyone started taking turns going in a circle stating things they hadn’t done before; some sexual, some embarrassing, and some targeted to get certain players to put their fingers down. After a few rounds everyone in the group only had one finger remaining, and it was your turn. All you had to do was give one confession and everybody would be out of the game, making you the winner. You being as competitive as you were, you saved the best one for last. And you knew it would get everyone out. “Okay umm,” you paused dramatically even though you knew what you were going to say, “Never have I ever… received head.”
You smiled triumphantly as one by one, the group started putting down their fingers. Choruses of “Wowww, you had to go there,” “That’s so unfair,” and strings of curses came from everybody. Everybody except Josh.
“Nah, uce. That means nobody wins. Ma, the whole point of the game is to say somethin’ you haven’t done. You gotta put a finger down.”
“I know the rules, Josh,” you retorted, “I did say something I haven’t done. Which means I win.” “Wait, wait, wait. Girl, you’ve never had a man eat you out?” Trin asked shocked, her question making everyone realize what you had just said.
Josh interjects before you can respond, seemingly annoyed, “She has, Trin, she’s bullshittin’ rn. Because there ain’t no way-”
“There is a way, Josh, because it hasn’t happened. I’ve never had a man go down on me.”
Waves of shock cascaded across the room at your response. How could you go your entire adult life without getting your pussy eaten? It’s actually fairly easy,  just sleep with shitty dudes that don’t wanna reciprocate and there you have it. You’ve experimented a little bit within your sex life, but something as elementary as getting head was something you had yet to check off your bucket list? You can’t really blame everyone for being so surprised about it, shit you probably would be too if you were in their shoes. It seemed like with every second the group sat with this new revelation more and more questions were getting asked, almost an overwhelming amount.
“Okay okay chill, damn. Didn’t realize I was playing ‘truth or dare’ all of a sudden,” you joked before shifting to a more serious tone, “But yes, I’ve sucked dick before. Yes, I’ve been fingered. No, I’m not bullshitting. And yes, my taste in men is ass. Haven’t found a single one that wants to go down on me, yet they expect me to go down on them. Crazy I know, but it is what it is. Men ain’t shit apparently. Now there, did I cover everything?”
“So…,” Jon piped up, “What the fuck y’all be doin’ then? Just straight to pound town and that’s it? No warm up?”
“Pound town is crazyyyy,” you laughed, “But not exactly. Actually, I can break down every time I’ve ever had sex with somebody. It all follows the same steps: kiss on each other for a bit, take all our clothes off, I’ll suck his dick, we fuck, he cums, and then it’s over with.”
“Wait, girl, are you saying you’ve never cum during sex? If that’s what you’re saying honey, I’m sorry, but we gotta find you a fuckin’ man. No more of these boys that you’re messin’ with.” Galina asked.
“Oh, no, I have before. Just a handful of times though, most of the time I’ve gotta finish myself off after. Can’t really expect me to finish if you don’t warm me up a bit, you know?” You responded.
“Man, what the fuck is wrong with this generation? Giving your girl head should be a requirement, these boys you’re fuckin’ with are weird as fuck, Y/N, my girl’s right. We gotta find you a real man,” Joe stated.
“Oh, trust me, I agree with y’all. It’s why I just stopped having sex altogether; Imma have to finish myself off anyways, might as well not waste my time.”
“Y/N, babes, how fuckin’ long has it been since you’ve gotten dick?” Trin asked, anxiously waiting for your answer.
“Um…” Wow, you really had to think about it. “If I remember right, then around Christmas time…” “Oh, so less than a year then. For a second there I thought-”
“Of 2022,” you interrupted. Man, if earlier was chaotic, this new confession was fucking bedlam. Everyone seemed to be losing their minds, except Josh, who had stayed silent and kept his eyes locked on you throughout this entire exchange. 
“Alright, alright, yes I get it. It’s insane, I know. It is what it is, I guess. But as much as I’d love to continue sharing about my travesty of a sex life, I desperately need another drink. Anyone need anything from the kitchen?” Everyone started listing their drink of choice, and you were having a hard time keeping up with it all, until Josh spoke for the first time since your revelation.
“I’ll just come with you, seems like everybody needs something right now. You’re gonna need help carrying everyone’s shit.” You smiled at him, silently thanking him, but he didn’t say a word- he just followed closely behind you to the kitchen. You immediately went into bartender mode, making everyone’s drinks to bring back to the living room, but Josh stood still watching you from the entryway of the kitchen- still not talking.
“Hey, Josh, you mind helping me make a couple drinks real quick? I need some help over here,” you chuckled, but stopped when you noticed he wasn’t responding and turned to look at him.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“Huh?”
“Why didn’t you tell me about you not getting your needs met? You know I would’ve helped you out, ma,” Josh asked, closing the distance between you two.
You furrowed your brows in confusion, turning back to finish making everyone’s drinks. “Helped me? What does that even mean? Look, I really don’t wanna talk about this right now, so can we put this convo on the back burner until the night is over with? Good, now help me carry these drinks back to the living room, would you?” You sighed, grabbing a few cups before brushing past him to head back to the group- leaving Josh alone in the kitchen with his thoughts.
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After a couple more games and a few more drinks, it was time for everyone to head out for the night. You rode to Joe’s house with Josh, who you hadn’t talked to since the conversation earlier in the kitchen. You were crashing there for the night, 1. Because you knew you’d have a drink too many and wouldn’t be able to drive, and 2. Because staying over at each others’ houses was a common occurrence nowadays. You both said your goodbyes to the group and headed back to his place. The car ride was silent, neither of you talking to the other and only the low hum of whatever songs were on Josh’s playlist. You stared out of the window the whole car ride, watching the blur of the city lights pass by and replaying you two’s conversation in your head over and over. What did he mean by, “I would’ve helped you out?” How would he have helped you?
You’re snapped out of your thoughts by the car pulling into Josh’s driveway and being put in park. Josh got out quickly, while you sat for a second to let out a deep breath you didn’t know you were holding. Well, here goes nothing.
You got inside and went to take your jacket and shoes off, barely getting yourself situated before Josh spoke.
“So, are you ready to talk about it now or are you just not gonna address it?” Sigh, here we go.
“What is there to address, huh? All I did was tell the truth, I haven’t had a guy go down on me before. I don’t really understand what the big deal is.”
“The big deal is that you should’ve told me about this a long time ago,” Josh replied, “If you had told me I could’ve done something about it.”
“Done something about it? How, Josh? What could you have possibly done about it? It doesn’t even matter and honestly, I don’t understand why you’re so worked up over it.”
“Oh, c’mon Y/N, don’t act stupid. You know damn well if I had known about it I would’ve offered to be your ‘first’.” Sorry, what? You blinked hard, trying to make sure you heard him correctly. “Shit, as far as I’m concerned, offer’s still on the table,” his voice lowered, making slow strides towards you and backing you into the door, “What kind of ‘best friend’ would I be if I didn’t make sure you were taken care of, hmm?”
You shivered at his words, feeling the lust that was oozing from his words engulf the space between the two of you. You’d be lying to yourself if you said you hadn’t imagined Josh like this before. Hell, he’s who you think about when you’re touching yourself at night. Sure, he was attractive, but lately you’d developed feelings for the man. You craved him in more ways than one, but never in a million years did you think you’d actually end up in this position- trapped between him and the door while he dragged his fingers along your sides, trailing further and further down…
“So, what’s it gonna be,” he paused, his hand finally reaching your core and rubbing you through your leggings you were wearing. He groaned, feeling your wetness that had soaked through now pooling on his fingers. “You gonna let me take care of you baby?” He leans in to whisper in your ear, “Imma eat this pussy in every room of the house mamas, make you cum in every one of ‘em too. All you gotta do is say the word.”
Your skin felt like it was on fire. The sultriness in his voice had you ready to completely give yourself to him. You had completely soaked through your leggings at this point, and were convinced if they weren’t so restricting you’d be dripping wet for him. You had a choice to make: let him take you right here and raise some question marks surrounding your friendship, or decline his offer and leave yourself hot and bothered? Lucky for you, your voice made the decision before your mind did.
“Please, Josh, please.”
That was all it took for him to smash his lips into yours; desperately but passionate, lovingly yet intense. Your tongues battled for dominance while the two of you hastily removed any article of clothing separating you, craving to feel the warmth of each others’ skin with nothing in the way. Both of you were now left in just your undergarments, relentlessly kissing each other like your lives depended on it. His lips made their way to your neck, leaving trails of hickies in their wake. You moaned his name and fisted his hair with each one he created, trembling with every graze of his teeth or lick of his tongue.
“You… have no idea… how long… I’ve wanted this,” he muttered in between each bruise he made. Your head was thrown back against the wooden door, relishing every moment.
“Me too,” you breathed out, and it was the truth. You had only recently come to terms with seeing him as more than your best friend, but deep down you knew your feelings had begun months prior. He was all you ever thought about, and here you were, melting underneath him as he ensured not a single inch of your body went untouched by his lips. 
His hands traveled to the back of your thighs and by pure instinct you jumped into his arms, holding you tightly as he carried you to your first stop: the kitchen. Josh laid you down on the island countertop, goosebumps erupting all over as the cold surface touched your skin. You arched your back for him to remove your bra, and once removed, he placed a trail of kisses starting from your breasts and moving down to your sternum, then your stomach, and finally your hips, where the band of your thong rested. Looking up at you, his teeth grazed the soft skin before latching onto the waistband of your thong, before sliding it down your legs. His hands slowly traveled up your calves and to your thighs, spreading them apart to give him a look at what he’s been craving since earlier this evening.
“Such a pretty pussy,” he hummed, “And all mine too. Look at how wet you are for me already, baby. Can’t believe you’ve been hiding her from me all this time, ma.” And with that he lowers his head and licks between your aching folds, your eyes widening and rolling to the back of your head the moment his mouth makes contact. He hungrily attacks your folds as your fingers weave themselves into his hair, pushing his face deeper into your pussy. The moans coming from your mouth are uncontrollable, repeating his name over and over as you fall further into oblivion. 
“Tastes so sweet, baby girl, could eat you for every meal.” His words vibrate through your core and your pussy flutters. You inadvertently buck your hips but his arm stops you, holding you down so you can take everything he’s giving you right now. His mouth wraps around your clit, paying special attention to the sensitive bud and you arch your back at the touch- feeling a familiar pressure building up in the pit of your stomach and quickly reaching its peak. “F-fuckk, Josh, feels so good. I’m gonna-”
“Let it out, princess. Show Daddy how good he makes you feel.”
Your orgasm rips through you, sending your body into a state you had never experienced before. You were writhing underneath him, holding onto his hair for dear life as your eyes roll into your skull and your back arches off the countertop. Strings of profanities and pants of his name cross your lips, lost in the flood of pleasure stemming from the hardest orgasm you’ve ever had. You finally begin to take control of your breathing again, attempting to slow it as your body gives out and lies limp on the marble, completely wiped out. Josh lifts his head to reveal himself, mouth and beard dripping in your wetness. He smiles softly at you, proud that he was the first to eat your pussy and proud that he was able to make you completely fall apart for him. He leans up to you and gives a soft kiss to your lips, before lifting your body from the countertop and carrying you once again. “Oh, baby, I’m not done with you yet. I said I was gonna eat you in every room of this house tonight, and you know I don’t break my promises.”
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“Ohh f-fuckk! J-Josh, I- I can’t, I’m-”
“Yes you can, mamas, gimme another one. You can do it, princess.” You were now on your 5th orgasm of the night. Josh had kept his promise alright, making you cum in the kitchen, living room, his office, master bathroom, and now his bedroom. You’d think after that many times a man would be exhausted, but with every time he had made you cum he had gained more energy. It’s like making you cum was his food source, and it was driving him to keep going. Once again you came hard from his mouth and tongue, vision turning white and seeing stars as you hit your orgasm. You were for sure tired, but one thought kept you going: you wanted his cock. Bad. 
“B-baby,” you panted, still coming down from your last orgasm, “Please… I want you. Fuck me, please.”
“You just came on my face 5 times, and now you want my dick? Fuck baby, you sure you can take it?” “Fuckk yes, Josh, just please… I need it, baby. I can handle one more.”
Josh takes off his boxers and climbs on top of you, passionately kissing your lips as he pumps his cock and rubs his tip up and down your sensitive pussy, making you whimper into the kiss. “You’ve been so good for me tonight, baby girl. Imma take good care of you, I promise. You ready for me, baby?”
You nod, staring into his eyes as he slowly enters you. You cry out as his cock fully fills your pussy, already close to cumming again.
“Fuck, Y/N, so fuckin’ tight. Taking me so well,” he hisses, slowly thrusting inside of you. He wraps your legs around his waist and peppers kisses on your forehead, cheeks, nose, and lips, whispering praises to you as he slowly pumps in and out of you. Your pussy tightens around him, signaling you’re close, making him moan loudly in response. “Shitt, do that again, mamas. Squeeze my shit just like that, gonna make me fuck you full of my cum, baby.” You dig your nails into his shoulders and moan in response, “Is that what you want, baby girl? You want Daddy to fill you up ‘til you’re dripping my cum? Want me to cum deep, don’t you baby?”
“F-fuck… oh my god… please, Daddy. Want your cum in me so fuckin’ bad… s-shitt, Josh, I’m so-”
“Go ahead and soak this dick, pretty girl. I’m there too, baby. Cum for me.”Any energy you had saved was completely wiped out, coming undone again for him as he buried his face in your neck and pumped you full of his cum. Both of your moans echoed in his room, engulfing you two as you fell apart together. Josh collapses on the bed next to you, you both breathing heavily, and silent. Nothing needed to be said, as you nestled into his side and drifted to sleep with only one thought on your mind: Never have I ever… well now I have… and more. 
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starberry-cupcake · 15 days ago
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oooohhhh boyyyyyyyy Stuff Happened you folks, this might be obnoxious because there was a lot of exposition, let's hope I can keep it decent. As always, sending you all positive vibes in these trying times ♥
previously, in harrowcita del 9:
this happened
CHAPTER 50
30 minutes for emperor destruction, prepare the champagne
gideon is being taken by yandere twin to meet doctor reverend emperor john
she isn't very into that idea, but doesn't have much of a choice
doctor reverend emperor john is having a very important conversation with someone in the room, so gideon and yandere twin hide to listen in
and the conversation is with non other than not!dulcinea
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not!dulcinea is being possessed
by commander wake
I ASKED FOR THIS IN THE PREVIOUS ONE
why did you need harrow, then, you dramatic asshat?
so, basically, commander wake's name is actually a couple quotes and lyrics to eminem's song from 8 mile
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her name isn't amanda, it's just awake, etc.
I'd take amanda over eminem but ok
they said they are words that date back thousands of years, so we're in the future
I considered this, but not due to book reasons, just because one time I was talking to @lady-harrowhark about one time a barbie of mine was stolen when I was a kid and it somehow related to tlt, this was A Long Time Ago but I thought "what, are the books in the future?"
I have no idea if my hollywood hair barbie had anything to do with the books directly or if it was just some fandom thing @lady-harrowhark knows and I don't, but that planted the idea in my head
if it's a spoiler, don't tell me
but I didn't pick up any clues from the book until eminem
emperor's last name is gaius, which I knew from an untagged non context dashboard post
doctor reverend emperor john gaius wants to know what commander wake was doing in the ninth, because she landed there on purpose
and also is impressed that she's been a revenant for nearly 20 years and doesn't know how she got there
I think it's the sword
so, in come augustine and mercygirl
because now we're having a party
dr reverend emperor john says "Am I in trouble?" because he's the most punchable asshole in the known universe
and introduces commander wake with an evanescence quote rather than an eminem quote
yes, ok, I much prefer that, thank you
thank you, Fallen by Evanescence (2003) you changed my life
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so, turns out that commander wake was in cahoots with these two lyctors
but things turned south and gideon the first was sent to kill her
she went to the ninth to break into the tomb
it always comes down to the tomb
ice cube barbie is very popular
so, I was right when I said that gideon wasn't conceived Traditionally
the eggs were my clue on that bit, the eggs on the notes
they were supposed to 1) use dr reverend emperor john's genes to 2) create a baby with his blood to 3) break the blood ward to 4) open the tomb
CONVOLUTED LYCTOR PLANS
but the eggs didn't work, so commander wake decided to birth gideon herself
when I said gideon was a demigod and used hercules memes and when I compared her to superman or whatever
I was more correct than I thought
commander wake called gideon "bomb"
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this song could go into the gideon playlist @lady-harrowhark and I were talking about
because we didn't have enough lyctors at this party, in comes gideon the first
from battling the beast, which is what everyone was supposed to be doing, btw, just putting that out there
gideon the first will receive a lot of very clever, funny and amazing nicknames by gideon that I can't even remotely compete with
I vow to you and your prowess for nicknames, queen
gideon the first comes in, removes gideon's glasses from harrow's body, and slides them on his face
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commander wake me up before you go go looks at him with heart eyes
and he shoots her
gideon, things were so much easier when you didn't have a family, girl
this is too stressful
everyone is surprised that gideon the first fought the beast, the beast ran and gideon the first is alive
I am NOT SURPRISED because HE WAS FIGHTING ALONGSIDE MATI NONIUS
and ortus, and protozoa, and martita
BUT, MOST IMPORTANTLY, MATI NONIUS
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well done team harrow!!!
so, basically, gideon the first didn't say anything about the whole commander wake situation because he thought gideon was his
which accounts for my doubts the other recap on how I thought gideon wasn't Conceived Traditionally but there were doubts from gideon the first's side
gideon prime, gideon zero, gideon senior (all gideon jokes, not mine) says he was with her for about two years
so augustine starts explaining how they got dr reverend emperor john's genetic material through god apate major
WHY AM I NOT SURPRISED
IT'S ALWAYS THE ORGIES, ISN'T IT?
man, I'd rather not know the details, thank you
gideon the first also doesn't want to know the details
the emperor's bolthole wasn't as inexorable as it was advertised to be, turns out
it's basically a revolving door
ANYWAY
the emperor goes "so you killed her and the baby, right?"
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IN COMES GIDEON, INTRODUCING HERSELF
"I'm not fucking dead"
and the emperor goes "hi, not fucking dead, I'm dad"
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CHAPTER 51
gideon starts remembering childhood things like suffering and fighting with harrow and telling harrow that maybe she is the daughter of someone important and they don't know it
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"You remember how the fuck-off great aunts always used to say, suffer and learn? If they were right, Nonagesimus, how much more can we take until you and me achieve omniscience?"
man, this is rough
so, the thing about the eyes
gideon apparently has AL's eyes
whose name isn't only Annabel Lee
it's also Alecto
the alecto everyone keeps mentioning in the fandom
so, this explains why seeing gideon's eyes was like seeing a ghost to these lyctors
also why ice cube barbie had gideon's eyes
THERE ARE A LOT OF THREADS GOING ON IN THIS BOARD
GIDEON IS CONNECTED TO A LOT OF PEOPLE
NONE OF THEM GOOD
the lyctors bring back what teacher said in canaan au, about them asking dr reverend emperor john to kill AL aka Annabel Lee aka Alecto aka ice cube barbie
apparently all of them (except for gideon the first) hated her and were low key scared of her and high key scared of what might happen with her around
they think the beasts are coming partly because of her
and whatever dr reverend emperor john did to resurrect her
the emperor says he didn't kill her, he "switched her off"
not successfully, because she's been sort of roaming around
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mercygirl and augustine say that everything about this is very sus because what if he didn't kill AL??? and what is going on with the origin of his power???
dr reverend emperor john goes "you both do tend to go overboard on the foreplay"
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mercygirl and augustine figured out that harrow's true cavalier had AL's eyes
but it was impossible for a baby to be born with AL's genes
however, it was very probable that a baby had been born in the ninth with the emperor's genes
because they had been planning on that to happen
albeit in a different way, without the human intervention
so, if gideon has AL's eyes but the emperor's genes
it means AL's eyes aren't hers and the emperor's aren't his
the emperor's weird eyes are AL's and gideon's eyes are the emperor's
because.......
he achieved lyctorhood without having to slurp his cavalier aka AL
I'm very interested in this potential situation if we get gideon alive again
but everyone else is pissed off because they had to slurp their cavaliers unnecessarily
yandere twin also decides to join the chat after this
and, apparently, anastasia had figured it out too
the ninth necro who everyone said was the one who couldn't become a lyctor
the one with a room unused
until harrow
the emperor's version of events is that things went off the rails in the process and he had to kill them both
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augustine tells dr reverend emperor john to just stop already with his plan of destroying everything
and the emperor says that the man before his resurrection would have hated him to say that
mercygirl then goes "I'll forgive you if you tell me you didn't mean to kill my cav"
and the emperor goes "yes, I'll do whatever"
so he hugs mercygirl
and mercygirl
FUCKING DECIMATES HIM
SHE WRECKS HIM
SHE MELTS HIM INTO NOTHINGNESS
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gideon says she's an orphan again while I'm giving everyone a party hat and a piece of celebratory cake
I'M SORRY THIS WAS LONG but we're reaching the end of this book!!! See you next time!!!
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freyito · 6 months ago
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Hi! You asked for Aventurine requests among others, so I hope that you like this one? (Also, no pressure to accept this request! But thank you in advance for reading it <3) Could I maybe request Aventurine with an FTM!reader who dresses rather femininely? Reader can sometimes get rather insecure due to how people see him (either misgendering him or mocking him for being a trans man who still likes dressing femininely), so Aventurine comforts him and spoils him by getting him all the feminine clothing he likes. Idk, I thought it would be really sweet. I hope that request was coherent in any way. As I said, no pressure to do this if you aren't comfortable with it, but thank you so much in advance if you do! And thank you so much for writing fem readers, there's so little representation for us and it means the world to me <3
✧ a/n: if i had a nickel for everytime someone requested (one of) my comfort character(s) with an FtM reader who dresses femininely who gets a little insecure i'd have two nickels!!!! which isnt a lot but im soo happy it happened twice!!!!
fr tho thank you for this ask ehe.... healing my inner younger adult or sumn (shoutout to one of my exes who was super into femboys and completely killed my fashion sense) also idk where this name came from i just felt it. idk.
✭ pairing: aventurine x ftm reader
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🗒 cw: ftm reader, dysphoria, comfort, this was written from the HEART, proofread
✎ wc:2.1k
ꜱᴛʀᴀᴡʙᴇʀʀʏ ꜱʜᴏʀᴛᴄᴀᴋᴇ
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When you transitioned, you didn’t kill off your fashion, no, quite the opposite. It had never felt quite right to be called a girl, to be considered a woman. The clothes you wore had nothing to do with it, you were sure. Still, for a little bit after your public transition, you tried to dress more “traditionally masculine”, but it was only when you started wearing dresses and skirts and anything perceived as “feminine” that you felt truly at ease.
It was also around then that you got odd looks, and more mistakes and misgendering. Most of the time it was from strangers, so you chose to ignore it. It had no real effect on you since they were strangers, and their own opinions didn’t matter to you.
In doing this, you gained confidence, not that you didn’t have any before. You were simply presenting yourself how you liked, and you didn’t give a damn about who saw you as what. This confidence is what drew Aventurine’s attention to you, he quite enjoyed your slight flair for the dramatic, how ethereal you looked in certain dresses, and all around… you. He had never really fallen for someone as hard as he fell for you.
He pampers you as is, of course. Anything you want is yours, perhaps even three times over. No time to even say ‘I want’ or ‘I would like’, it’s yours. Especially clothes. He’s a bit of a fashionista himself, after all. You see a pretty dress you like? He’s buying it, and maybe a suit to match. Even a ball gown, something a little too formal for every-day wear? Don’t worry, he’ll find a reason to wear it.
Aventurine finds you pretty handsome any day of the week, even on your worst days, your most dysphoric days, where you want to do nothing but lie down in bed, dressed only in a massive t-shirt and boxers, unable to tame your disheveled looks. Which, those days seem to be becoming more and more frequent.
It had been quite a while since you two started dating, and you yourself knew dating one of the Ten Stonehearts would put some direct attention onto you. He wasn’t necessarily a celebrity, but of course paparazzi fled to him like flies to honey. And with that, you end up in the crossfire.
You do your best to ignore it, even when pictures of you and Aventurine end up on social media, even when the posts shift from referring to you as his ‘partner’, to his ‘girlfriend’, even when the comments referred to you as his girlfriend from the start. You shouldn’t let it get to you, you tell yourself, they’re just strangers is all, and they have no real connection to you. And yet, you can’t help but keep scrolling through those comments.
‘She’s so lucky!!’
‘I wish I was his girlfriend’
‘why can’t i be her :(‘
‘i’d give anything to be his GIRL’
Every little she, every little ‘girl’ gets to you. It cuts like knives, reopening old wounds you had forgotten about. Those words take root in your heart and you withdraw into yourself. Aventurine had been out on a… business trip, and you were left to wallow in your own dysphoric hell by yourself. Simply staring into your closet makes you feel sick, not even the clothes, but knowing that this is what you wore, and that is simply how people will perceive you from then on, his girlfriend. It hurts, dammit.
Despite the sickening pit forming in your stomach, you can't help but continue to scroll through the comments. Very few know of you, given your limited social media presence, even if Aventurine had tagged you in a couple posts of his own and even referred to you as his boyfriend. The few comments that mention you that do refer to you properly do not wash out just how many more had all sunk their fangs into the word ‘she’.
You finally pry your phone away from your eyes, turning it off and putting it face down as you bury your head into the plush pillows beneath you. You want to scream, to cry, but ultimately you are left with silence. Which turns out to be even worse, stuck with your thoughts that take hold and rip any semblance of confidence you had. Those words sink even deeper into your very bones, a reminder that you aren’t in the same leagues as a cis man, that perhaps you never will be. And then, the words ‘not a real boy’ start to rise. And slowly, that voice becomes louder, and louder, and lou–
You are interrupted by the muffled chime of a video call, raising your head and simply staring at your phone for a couple more moments. You knew exactly who was calling you, of course, he was the only one you really video called these days. And now, you didn’t even know if you wanted to pick up the phone. To you, it meant looking at yourself, seeing a girl. Doesn’t matter how little your portrait was in the corner, you’d still be there, all the same.
As if it was instinct, however, you pick up your phone and accept the call. You feel as if you immediately regret this decision, watching as your face pops up half-hidden by the sheets of your unkempt bed, finally minimizing into the corner.
“Hey handsome,” Aventurine starts, flashing you a pretty smile. He was driving, eyes on the road (thankfully), but peering at the phone every now and then. “How’s your night going, hm?”
“Good.” You mumbled, doing your best to sound at the very least okay. Your voice is muffled by the sheets and rather heavy, groggy.
“Awh, did I wake you up? I’m sorry,” He coos, still not looking at his phone, which you thank whichever Aeon you have to for that. “Just missed you is all.”
“It’s okay,” You manage to squeak out, tracing over his features mentally. He himself seemed so tired, despite how hard he played the relaxed character, you could tell that whatever meeting he had just gotten out of didn’t necessarily go all that well. “I missed you, too.”
You can see Aventurine smile, but silence fills the space between you two. The faint rumbling of the car on the road is soothing in a way, not too loud but not too quiet, enough to keep your thoughts from drifting. Perhaps you really are tired, with how easy it feels to fall asleep at the moment. Perhaps you were just tired, and that’s why such words got to you… and yet, as you did your best to surrender to sleep, Aventurine’s voice pulled you right back into reality.
“Have you been crying?” He doesn’t even tiptoe around it. It seems he had finally parked, and he finally got a good look at you. 
“Uhm–” You hadn’t even known you were crying, it seems you were so hyper-focused on just how you looked too much of a woman, and how badly you just did not want to see yourself.
“Hey, hey, what happened?” You can’t really lie to Aventurine, he’s pretty damn perceptive and it’s a little scary. Not just that, but he tends to worry about you, considering his luck doesn’t affect you. Seeing as he’s a whole star system away, he has every right to worry.
“It’s fine,” You groan, readjusting in the bed and doing what you could to hide your face while still allowing him to see some of it. You know you can’t get your way out of it, but deflect nonetheless. “Life sucks, is all.”
Aventurine purses his lips and furrows his brows, before clicking his tongue and shaking his head. He lets it go, for now. “Well, whatever it is, I’ll be home in like… three days, okay?” His voice softens from his usual sly tone.
You utter a low effort ‘mhm’, unable to conjure up any other words or sounds. You can see the worry creep into his expression, and somehow, it makes you think of a horrible, wretched question in the face of things.
“Do you see me as a girl?”
He lets out a ‘huh?’ before the question fully processes in his head. “No! Not at all! Why would you think that?” He raises his voice slightly, not panicked but as if in a rush to soothe your mind.
“I dunno. Seems like everyone else sees me as your girlfriend.” You huff, tilting your head.
“Well that’s them. You’re my boyfriend.”
“But–”
“Nuh uh. You’re my boyfriend. You’re a boy. Nothing else. Unless you wanna be my Husband?”
Aventurine’s cheeky tone returned and it caused a blush to bloom across your cheeks. You’re more surprised by the question itself, rightfully so, and it felt like it came out of left field. He chuckles at your reaction, raising his eyebrows, before shaking his head.
“What makes you think that, love?” He continues on if he hadn’t said anything, his voice softening once more.
You still once more, shaking your head. You feel as if you’ve already answered the question– you did– but, there was more than just that. “‘Cause of how I dress… do you even like it? Like... all the dresses and skirts and stuff."
“Of course I do!” He answers so quickly, placing his hand over his chest as if he was offended. “You look stunning! No matter how you dress. Is it annoying you?”
“... No.”
“Then you shouldn’t worry, okay? I love you, you know that, right?”
You nod meagerly, unable to find words. His reassurance helps a lot, but it would still take you a couple days to shake it off. For now, you would keep away from social media– especially those that were dedicated to Aventurine– to keep your head clear.
“C’mon, say it back,” Aventurine coos, “Or else I’ll start to feel a little hurt.”
“Love you too.”
“I’ll settle,” He huffs, but still his voice takes on a gentler tone once more. “Now, I’ll see you soon, okay? And I have a lot of gifts for you.”
WIth that, you two say your goodnights, and he promises you once more that he sees you as a man, regardless of how you dress or how you feel. You felt lighter, for sure, and were quite anxious and excited for Aventurine to come home. And the next days go by painfully slow, your mood dipping and rising equally, and yet, you were able to keep away from the same comments that had tanked your comfort within your body.
When Aventurine comes back home though, his arms are practically full of all sorts of boxes, jewelry boxes, and bags stuffed with Qilpoth knows how many clothes. He had to have someone help him bring his own luggage back to your apartment. He’s practically beaming, the fact that his gifts take up the entire couch was like an achievement for him. He showers you in kisses and praises and ‘I love you’s before he allows you to open his gifts.
He’s brought home almost an entire closet, pretty dresses, some rather formal, and even a ball gown, suits, as well, and a bunch of necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Many are adorned with gemstones, and most of those are aventurine stones. ‘For good luck’, he says, as if he didn’t know exactly what he was doing.
One gift, however, stands out among the rest. It isn’t big and poofy, it doesn’t shine, nor is it considered… formal. It’s a simple sundress, covered in floral designs, the material was light and airy. It’s beautiful as is, quite striking in its simplicity considering Aventurine’s fashion sense.
“It’s starting to get warm, y’know?” He shrugs, as you stare at it, running your thumb along the hem of its sleeves. “Wanted you to have something to wear, something pretty– not that the rest of your clothes aren’t pretty, but…”
As he stumbles over his words, you look at him and pull him into a kiss, one that isn’t quite heated, but rather tender and soft. When you pull away, there are practically stars in his eyes, and it seems you’ve soothed his own mind. Yet, his face is burning up, practically bright red as he looks away and clears his throat.
“Ahem… just wanted to, uh, let you know how pretty you are,” His voice shakes ever so slightly, as if a kiss was more bold than him proposing marriage. “And I wanted you to flaunt it.”
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delusionalwriter02 · 9 months ago
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hello! i llove your insta post so can I request one for Megumi? Thank you!
Insta as Megumi's GF
a/n : hey love! thank you so much for your request and your kind words, hope you'll like it <3
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Yn_ : love him
Megumi_F : I love you too
↳ Satoru_thegoat : my son in love, never thought i'd witness this
↳ Megumi_F : Shut up old man
↳ Satoru_thegoat : IM NOT OLD you little impertinent
↳ KugiITgirl : you SO are
↳ Satoru_thegoat : I'm only 29
↳ KugiITgirl : time to make your testament
↳ Satoru_thegoat : and I won't put your name on it
↳ KugiITgirl : you will because you love us to death
↳ Satoru_thegoat : not with that attitude
↳ Tsumiki_F : will you put my name ?
↳ Satoru_thegoat : OF COURSE MY DEAR you're the only one that is nice w me
↳ Geto_OG : I'm nice with you
↳ Satoru_thegoat : no you're not, you smacked my head this morning
↳ Geto_OG : You were annoying
↳ Satoru_thegoat : I ONLY HAVE FAKE FRIENDS
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Yn_ : isn't he cute
KugITgirl : who wants to jump off a bridge with me ?
↳ Maki_yum : stop being dramatic and be happy for them
↳ KugITgirl : I AM HAPPY
↳ Maki_yum : clearly
Megumi_F : stop posting me, it was only for you
↳ Yn_ : but the photo is so adorable, how could I not share it ?
Satoru_thegoat : WHY IS HIS HAIR STRAIGHT ?
↳ Yn_ : because I straightened them ?
↳ Satoru_thegoat : BUT WHY ?? MEGUMI YOU DON'T COME NEAR ME WITH THIS
↳ Geto_OG : Calm down Satoru, the 1st year are waiting
↳ Satoru_thegoat : I can't I can't I can't
↳ Yn_ : what is happening to him ?
↳ Geto_OG : Leave him, I take care of it
↳ Yn_ : strange
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Yn_ : lovely night
Maki_yum : I still think it was a bad idea to steal this sign
↳ KugITgirl : it's a lovely decoration
↳ Maki_yum : if you say so
Geto_OG : So that's what you were doing during curfew
↳ Yn_ : oops
↳ Geto_OG : You really thought we didn't know ?
↳ Shokolate : we were teenagers before you
↳ Yn_ : are we in trouble ?
↳ Satoru_thegoat : no kid, enjoy your youth
↳ YujiandSukuna : You ain't snitching us on Yaga ?
↳ Satoru_thegoat : of course I won't, love annoying the old man
↳ Geto_OG : But tell us when you're out
↳ KugITgirl : you're the greatest teacher EVER
↳ Satoru_thegoat : that's the spirit, now your name is back on my testament
↳ KugITgirl : LETS GO
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Yn_ : my one and only
Shokolate : you're adorable, who took the photo ?
↳ Yn_ : Maki and without telling us
↳ Maki_yum : it's when you're natural that the photo is the most beautiful
↳ Shokolate : couldn't have word it better
KugITgirl : girl I hope you know you're LUCKY, Meg never smile but with you
↳ Yn_ : imma tell you something, when it's just us, he's the most ADORABLE
↳ KugITgirl : trust me, I KNOW, he's all "do you need something" "are u ok" it's not the Meg Ik
↳ YujiandSukuna : we really need to find you someone
↳ KugITgirl : i'm good
↳ Maki_yum : she spent last night telling me how she wants someone to love her too
↳ KugITgirl : MAKI YOU TRAITOR
↳ InuMAKI : don't quote Eren
↳ KugITgirl : who ?
↳ InuMAKI : you just killed me, YOU'RE SO IGNORANT
↳ KugITgirl : I'M SORRY ???? i don't know any Eren
↳ InuMAKI : tonight we're watching Attack On Titan and you DON'T have a choice
↳ Maki_yum : good luck girl, you'll need it
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Hey! Hope you liked it ? It's really fun writing for JJK, the jokes are ILLIMITED
with love <3
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lotstradamus · 4 months ago
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i'm loving all your vampire posting lottie! if you're ever so compelled i'd love to hear what you make of the books vs the show and if there are any book things you'd especially like to see done on the show! (also, bookwise, are you a lestat girl or an armand girl or a louis/marius/david/akasha/claudia girl or or or)
as someone who tried to read Interview with the Vampire thrice (THRICE!!!) pre-AMC show revival and simply could not get through it (it is melancholy), I cannot BELIEVE how down bad I am for these books right now. I keep seeing bad reviews on goodreads and girding my loins for each new book expecting the quality to nosedive, but 1 star bitch WHERE? WHERE??? I AM HAVING THE TIME OF MY GODDAMN LIFE
in terms of books vs show, honestly after a point the books are kind of Unadaptable unless they radically change the main cast, vibe and format of the show every single season, and the changes they made to IWTV were good to the point of sending me fucking insane so they can just keep on doing whatever their little hearts desire with the source material imo!!! howmever I DO have some suggestions for the upcoming seasons:
Lestat crying twice an ep (non-negotiable)
I would kind of love it if Lestat is the only character who tells the truth. the most reliablest narrator and normal girl to ever live. and yet every time he says something like "I killed a pack of wolves single-handedly" or "I woke Those Who Must Be Kept by playing violin" or "I snog my mother with tongue" Daniel is just sitting there like "............riiiight."
Gabrielle. Gabrielle Gabrielle Gabrielle. mainly I would like to smash cut to Gabrielle in the middle of really intense Lestat/everyone else scenes and she's just like peacefully sleeping in the ground... strolling through a distant jungle... sitting on a mountain looking at the stars in silence...
EXCEPT that one scene where she pulls up to Lestat's concert like she's in 2 Fast 2 Furious
it'll be interesting to see how they adapt Queen of the Damned because so little of it is actually from Lestat's pov, and all of it is amazing and cannot be cut out: [Stefon voice] the Twins, Jesse, specifically Jesse being haunted in Louis and Lestat's old New Orleans house, everyone hanging out/playing out terrible interpersonal dramas at the Sonoma compound, NIGHT ISLAND...!
I cannot stress this enough: GHOST CLAUDIA.
I want them to do Body Thief. fuck it, why not. must haves are Mojo, a random hunk with a PhD in Sam Reid's mannerisms playing Lestat for 6/8 episodes, Lestat nearly dying 25 times cos he pilots his human body like a drunk muppet, and, most importantly, Lestat BEGGING David Talbot for some old man pussy
oh and an entire episode set on a cruise ship
my favourite scene from the whole of Body Thief was Lestat turning David at the end against his will cos it was genuinely quite awful and frightening but also. um. you know. awooga
if they include Gretchen, then I would like the opposite of my Gabrielle request for everything post-Body Thief: whenever there's a peaceful, quiet scene it smash cuts to the wilds of South America where Gretchen is absolutely stark raving mad on the floor of a chapel with stigmata
I can't even begin to think about how they'd adapt Memnoch, but regardless I want them to keep the scene where Lestat drinks someone's period blood. thanks
also his cunty little lilac-tinted sunglasses that he will not fucking stop talking about
and finally, human Armand getting drunk and falling into the Grand Canal
bookwise, I am a Lestat girl the house down boots... I love his over-dramatic idiot crybaby ass!!!!! although the final page of Memnoch the Devil made me burst into tears and cry my whole face off until I confirmed that Lestat comes back as the narrator in future books soooo maybe like calls to like. self recognition through the other, etc. I do also get a shot of pure joy every time Armand shows up, especially in Lestat's pov. 'ah, there he was, the Botticelli angel, so beautiful. I fucking hated him. we kissed.' sis THEE dopamine.
currently suffering because I want to a) stop reading the series immediately so I can go back and reread The Vampire Lestat, and yet also b) never ever stop reading the series for love nor money. please help me budget this my family is dying
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krispycreamcake · 3 months ago
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sakamaki with a latin gf!!! pleasee
From author: I fucking love poc asks so much. Also to make this just a tiny bit easier on myself since I have writer's block rn, I'll just do something a bit short today
Sakamaki's with a Latin gf
Shu Sakamami
🎻- Slightly intrigued by the culture
🎻- Would honestly ask a couple questions if he was up to listening to you rant about your customs
🎻- Honestly likes the music you play sometimes (he has a playlist of Celia Cruz but shh)
🎻- Also yes yes before you shoot me, I know he likes classical but he seems like the type of guy who could appreciate the way how salsa music incorporates different instruments to have a specific kick to the genre
🎻- Once you told him about paella and now he asks you to make it for him almost all the time
🎻- Terrified of meeting your family and avoids it at all costs but tries to pretend it doesn't bother him
Reiji Sakamaki
☕️- Extremely educated on Latin culture
☕️- Asks you for local book recommendations
☕️- Genuinely wants your opinion on Japanese culture and how much of a difference it is compared to your own
☕️- Like Shu, he enjoys the music and if he had to pick he'd say Los Tres Diamantes was his favourite band from that genre
☕️- Invested in learning Spanish and takes pride in tackling another language alongside German
☕️- Since Latino culture is extremely diverse, he'd ask you about your OWN personal experience a lot of the times
Ayato Sakamaki
🏀- "Of course the great ore-sama could obviously get any girl he wants from around the world!"
🏀- Cocky asshole
🏀- See it's one thing being able to charm those around you that you share similarities with, but it takes something special to make someone completely different than yourself fall in love with you
🏀- And Ayato knows this, takes pride in it even
🏀- Hmm when it comes to how interested he is about the culture I'd give it 5/10
🏀- He cares about you more than all those fancy songs and food, but that is YOUR culture, so by extension he kinda has to care even if it's just a little bit
🏀- Asks you to speak Spanish and if you can't, he'll make fun of you for it and tease you by telling you to go learn a thing or two from Reiji
Laito
🃏- Lorddddddd
🃏- LORDDDDDD
🃏- Well before I start, let me just say that he's also educated on the culture just maybe not as much as Reiji, so anything he does is a means to tease you by playing coy and outright stupid
🃏- Just also would like to add, if you're from Brazil and happen to have a curvy body, he WILL comment on that
🃏- If you have a flatter body type, he'll tease (annoy) you by asking how come you don't have more uh curves in certain areas because that's supposed to be what you're "known for"
🃏- Trust me, he's only saying this to get a reaction, he loves you in his own weird fucked up way
🃏- But expect a lot of comments like that and at some point you'll probably need to tell him off
🃏- Midnight salsa dancing because well, do you honestly expect anything else from him?
🃏- One of his favourite things to do is watch those cliche over dramatic Spanish dramas and eats it up every single time there turns out to be a twin brother
Kanato Sakamaki
🧸- Like Ayato, doesn't care that much about the culture, rather his main focus is on you
🧸- Probably likes to hear you tell scary folklore stories from wherever you're from
🧸- And on that note, he already knows about La Lloronoa and Sihuanaba
🧸- Makes Teddy™ cover his ears when you get to the scary parts
🧸- Comments on how he'd still love you as a vengeful ghost and might even prefer it that way
🧸- Like Laito, he has this preconceived notion that you're meant to be curvy but doesn't care if you aren't
🧸- Besides if he only liked you for your body, he'd kill you and preserve you somewhere, hiding you away from the rest of the world where only he could see you. But he'd never do that riiiiiiight?
Subaru Sakamaki
🥀- Learns how to salsa when no one is around so he could impress you one day
🥀- Like Laito, he also watches those cliche Spanish soap operas but pretends he doesn't like them and think they're overrated (He's on the second season of Monarca)
🥀- Secretly interested in the culture and would ask Reiji for some books so he could learn more
🥀- Doesn't want to seem dumb in front of you but also doesn't want make a fool of himself by saying words he doesn't understand or asking dumb questions
🥀- If you speak Portuguese or Spanish, likes hearing you talk in your native tongue
🥀- Out of all the brothers, he'd be the one to treat you the most "normally" by not pestering you with questions or flaunting you off like a trophy he just won
🥀- You try to teach him your native language so you could both shit talk his brothers right in front their faces
From Author: It has been so long since I opened this app omfg but I've been busy with a lot of irl things so now I should have a bit more time to produce more content yay (I'm this close to jumping off a bridge with how dead the fandom is rn)
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cheynovak · 5 months ago
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Echoes and Shadows - Part 7  
Soldier Boy x F/Reader Y/N            
Warnings: Jealousy, fluff, family trauma, mentioning of death/ killing, ...  
Side note: English isn’t my first language     
Words:  3550 
*Does not follow the boys storyline * 
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In the 1950, Soldier Boy had to train a train a young girl supe named Y/N, she had a "nice girl next door" persona. Soldier Boy hated it at first, until they started to work together, he seemed to start to like this kid.    
Now years later, after all the tragic events, Y/N has her memory back. She seems to forgiven Ben for holding back the important piece of information on her own health. But how will they deal with their new found family? 
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In a moment of blind rage, Butcher unleashed a laser blast towards Homelander. The beam struck Homelander, sending him crashing into the wall with a pained grunt. "Butcher!" Y/N screamed, her own rage bubbling up.  
She started to walk toward Butcher, her fists clenched, ready to retaliate, feeling her powers burn under her skin.  
But Ben quickly grabbed her, pulling her back. "Y/N, don’t!" he urged, Y/N struggled against his hold, her eyes blazing with fury. "He hurt our son, Ben!" Unable to get out of Ben’s arms. 
Maeve stepped forward, her expression one of tense determination. "Butcher, this isn’t the time to fight," she said firmly, her gaze shifting between him and the rest of the group. "We can't afford this right now."  
Butcher’s face contorted with anger, but he held back, his breathing heavy. "You expect me to stand down? After everything he’s done?" Maeve nodded, her eyes locking onto Butcher’s with a steely resolve.  
"Yes. Fighting now isn't a good idea. We counted on Soldier Boy to fight with us. There’s no way we can take on three supes at once." Butcher’s eyes flickered with realization as he looked at Ben, Y/N, and Homelander.  
The odds had indeed changed dramatically. Homelander, recovered from the blast, pushed himself up, glaring at Butcher. "This isn't over," he growled, but there was an edge of caution in his voice now.  
Y/N looked between the men, her heart pounding. The tension in the room was palpable, a fragile balance that could tip into chaos at any moment. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.  
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Later that night, Y/N found herself walking up to Homelander, who was staring out over the city from a rooftop, the lights below twinkling like distant stars. The night air was cool, and the atmosphere between them was thick with unspoken emotions.  
Homelander, who now felt a strange mix of vulnerability and awe, glanced at her. "I still can't believe it," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I found my parents." Y/N stepped closer, her eyes softening as she looked at him.  
"What’s your real name?" she asked gently, wanting to bridge the gap between them. For a moment, he hesitated, then sighed, a slight smile playing on his lips. "It's John. My real name is John." 
Y/N nodded, a warm smile spreading across her face. "John," she repeated, savouring the sound. "It's a strong, all-American name. Can I use it?" 
He looked at her, a mixture of pride and longing in his eyes. "Y-yes, I never thought I'd hear someone call me that ever again," he admitted. "Not in a way that mattered." Y/N reached out, placing a hand on his arm.  
"It matters to me," she said softly. "And to your father, too." John laughed softly “I doubt that.” Ben stood a short distance away, watching the exchange with mixed feelings. Glad Y/N found her purpose, afraid he would hurt her, unsure if this was really what she wanted or just a replacement for the loss and hurt she kept inside.  
John turned his gaze back to the city, his mind racing with the enormity of everything he had learned and the uncertain future ahead. "I don’t know how to be a son," he confessed, his voice almost inaudible. Y/N’s grip on his arm tightened reassuringly. "I've never been a mom... We'll figure it out."  
John looked at Ben, noticing the apprehension etched into his father's features. Despite the new bond forming between them, old habits and mistrust were hard to shake. He could see the conflict in Ben's eyes, a mixture of pride, regret, and a lingering wariness before he turned away.  
In the weeks that followed, the fragile truce between them began to solidify into something stronger.  
Though Ben kept his distance, he watched closely as Y/N formed a bond with Homelander and Ryan. The sight of them together, sharing moments of connection and care, stirred feelings in Ben he hadn't allowed himself to experience in decades.  
One evening, Ben found himself standing in the doorway of Ryan’s room, watching as Y/N helped Ryan with his homework. The boy’s furrowed brow relaxed as Y/N patiently explained a math problem, her voice gentle and encouraging. Y/N looked up and caught Ben’s eye. She smiled warmly, a look of pride and contentment on her face.
Ben felt a strange tug at his heart, seeing how naturally she embraced the role of a mother. His old dreams of her being a nurturing, loving mother were not far from the reality he now witnessed.  
She was amazing with kids, and the warmth she exuded was something he had longed for but never truly believed he could have. Homelander, noticing the exchange between the two when he walked up behind Ben, he smiled slightly. 
"She’s good at this," he remarked to Ben, a hint of wonder in his voice. "I wonder how it would have been if I was raised by the two of you." Ben stiffened at the comment, his protective instincts flaring. He turned to Homelander, his expression hardening. 
"She is amazing," he said, his tone low and dangerous. "But let me make something very clear. If you ever lay a hand on her, hurt her, of even think about it... you're dead." Homelander's confusion was evident, his brow furrowing as he tried to understand the sudden shift in Ben's demeanor.  
He had expected to see the same pride and warmth in Ben’s eyes that Y/N showed, but instead, he found only cold warning. "Why would I hurt her?" He asked, genuinely perplexed yet a hint of annoyance by the threat. 
Ben's gaze didn't waver. "Because of who you are, a fucking disappointment, it's only because of Y/N that you're alive right now. No, other, reason." Homelander swallowed hard, the weight of Ben's words sinking in.  
He glanced over at Y/N, who was still unaware of the tension between the two men, focused entirely on helping Ryan. The realization of how unwanted he was hit him with full force.  
"I understand," he said quietly, his voice subdued. "I don’t want to hurt her. I want to be better. For her, for Ryan... for all of us." Ben nodded slightly, but his expression remained stern.  
"See that you do," he replied, his voice still carrying an edge. "For her." Homelander couldn't shake the sting of Ben's threat. The realization that the love he longed for from his parents might never come the way he imagined gnawed at him. The contrast between Y/N's warmth and Ben's cold caution was stark and troubling.  
Unable to contain his growing unease, he later that day made his way to Y/N’s room, seeking solace and answers. He knocked gently on her door before stepping inside. Y/N was sitting on a couch by the window, lost in thought.  
She looked up and smiled when she saw him, but the concern in his eyes was clear. "John," she greeted softly. "What’s on your mind?" He hesitated for a moment before speaking, his voice laden with frustration and confusion.  "I need to talk to you about Soldier boy.”
Y/N sighed, signing him to sit next to her. "He’s just on edge, John. You have to understand, this is all new for him too." John shook his head "But it’s more than that," he insisted, his eyes pleading.  
"All I wanted was a family for Ryan, wanting him to feel loved. Showing him how a family works even though I never had one, and all I get from Soldier boy is... hostility, threats. How am I supposed to show Ryan what is normal.” 
Y/N felt the pain in his words, not aware he reflected his own insecurities, using Ryan.
“Do you love me like a son, Y/N? Or am I just another superhero to you?" The vulnerability in his voice broke Y/N’s heart. She wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a tight embrace. "Oh, John," she murmured, her voice filled with compassion. "Of course I love you. You are my son, and I will always love you." 
John sat still for a moment, his breath hitching as he processed her words. Slowly, he relaxed into the embrace, allowing himself to feel the comfort and acceptance he had been yearning for.  
"Ben will come around," Y/N continued, her voice soothing, her finger going through his blond locks. "He just needs time. He’s been through a lot, and this is all new to him too. But we’re a family, and we’ll figure this out together."  
John nodded against her shoulder, feeling a mix of relief and lingering uncertainty. Y/N pulled him back and looked into his eyes. “The men in this family are... stubborn, but I'll take to your dad.” she winked at him, which made him smile softly. "Thank you" he whispered, his voice choked with emotion.  
The next morning, Y/N couldn’t hold back her frustration any longer. She burst into Ben's room, finding him still in bed. His eyes flicked open at the sudden intrusion, his expression quickly shifting from groggy to annoyed as he saw her standing there, visibly upset.
"Ben," she began, her voice trembling with anger. "What were you thinking, upsetting John like that? You made our son feel like he’s not wanted." 
"What?" Ben mumbled, Y/N straight her back. "You really threatened John?" Y/N stared at him in disbelief. “I just told him he is alive because of you, and it’s the fucking truth.”  
"Are you jealous of our son and grandson?" she asked incredulously. Ben sat up, his face hardening. "No! But you do spend all your time with them, that's for sure." he shot back, his own anger rising. "It's like you’ve forgotten about me."  
"I can’t believe this, you are jealous!" Ben scoffed, swinging his legs over the side of the bed. "We barely know them, Y/N. Homelander has done terrible things.” Y/N widened her arms “So did you!”   
“And that kid, Ryan? He’s a wildcard. You’re putting us all at risk." Y/N’s eyes flashed with hurt and frustration. "They’re trying, Ben. John wants to change, to be part of this family. And Ryan is just a child who needs guidance and love. We can’t push them away." 
Ben clenched his jaw, struggling to keep his emotions in check. "I’m not saying push them away," he said through gritted teeth. "But you can’t expect me to just accept them without any reservations. "They're dangerous, Y/N. I have to protect you," Ben insisted, his eyes pleading for her to understand his perspective.  
"You never protected me from Payback or Vought before," Y/N shot back, her voice filled with a mix of hurt and accusation. Ben's expression tightened. "That’s not the same," he said defensively.  
"No," she agreed, her tone icy. "That wasn't family." Ben’s anger flared. "Besides, I knew you wanted to be a mom, but I had no idea you wanted to mother a grown ass man!" Her eyes widened, "Haven't I been doing that since the day they made me your sidekick!"
Ben rolled his eyes, but chose to ignore that comment. "If you want to play family, play mommy and daddy, then why don’t you stay the nights with me," he demanded, his frustration boiling over.
Y/N scoffed, shaking her head in disbelief.  "As if!" she retorted. "Not with that demeanour." She spun on her heel and stormed out of the room, leaving Ben alone with his turmoil.  
He stared at the door she had just exited, his fists clenching and unclenching as he grappled with his emotions. Her words echoed in his mind, each one a painful reminder of the complex and fragile situation they found themselves in.  
Meanwhile, Y/N made her way down the hallway, trying to calm the storm of emotions within her. She knew Ben was struggling, but his harshness and jealousy were making it difficult to bridge the gap between them.
Y/N took a deep breath realizing she had unintentionally neglected Ben over the past couple of weeks since they moved into the tower, Y/N decided to make amends in the morning.
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The next day she approached Ben at breakfast, or should we say lunch since he always skipped the mornings, and gently asked him to join her and Ryan in the park. Ben hesitated for a moment, but seeing the sincerity in Y/N’s eyes, he nodded.  
They walked together to the park where Ryan eagerly told all he had learned while walking around finding the right spot to sit.
When Y/N threw a ball at Ben she nodded towards Ryan, "I want to read my book, you boys should practise his aiming." Neither was excited to play ball, but when Y/N insisted the two men agreed to please her.  
As they threw the ball around, Y/N sat on a nearby bench, watching them with a soft smile. She discreetly took a picture of Ben and Ryan, capturing a moment of genuine connection.  
After a while, Ben seemed to relax and enjoy himself and so did the kid, laughing with Ben as they played, realising Ben was easier in learning new tricks than his dad.
Less pressure, more jokes and most off all, no comments whenever the pass wasn't good enough, that then translated to him 'winning' and he sure loved that.
Ben eventually walked over to Y/N, a small smile playing on his lips. “The kid wants ice cream," he said casually, nodding towards Ryan who was smiling at the two of them.  
Y/N chuckled. "Just the kid?" she teased lightly. Ben shrugged, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Okay, me too," he admitted, his voice softening. Y/N stood up, feeling a sense of relief and warmth. "Alright, ice cream it is," she agreed, grateful for this moment of levity and connection.  
She placed a hand on Ben’s arm as they walked together towards the ice cream stand. It was the first time in a long time she initiated a touch, which Ben didn't mind, the warmth of her hand felt nice.
As they stood at the ice cream stand, Ben placed a comforting hand on Y/N's lower back as they ordered. Ryan, noticing the gesture, giggled mischievously.  
Ben caught his eye and winked, earning another round of giggles from the boy. They enjoyed their ice cream together, the atmosphere lighter and more relaxed.
As they headed back towards the tower, Y/N mentioned that John would likely be home by now. She noticed a subtle shift in Ryan’s demeanour, a slight lack of enthusiasm that didn’t go unnoticed by Ben. 
“Ok ok, before we go, I want a picture of my two favourite men.” Y/N said, Ben rolled his eyes but place his arm around Ryan’s shoulder, pulling him in for a pose. Seeing him like this today made her heart fluster. 
He glanced down at Ryan and then back at Y/N, his expression troubled. "Maybe... maybe Ryan would like to spend more time outside the tower." Y/N looked at Ben, surprised by his suggestion but also understanding his concern.  
She nodded slowly, considering the idea. "That might be good for him," she admitted. "We can explore the city, maybe find some places he’d like to visit." Ryan’s eyes lit up at the suggestion, excitement replacing his earlier reluctance. "Really? Can we, Grandpa?" he asked eagerly, looking up at Ben.  
Ben smiled warmly at Ryan, a rare sight that filled Y/N’s heart with hope. "Of course, buddy," he said softly. "If you don't mind calling me Ben... I’m not ready for the grandpa title."  
They continued walking towards the tower, the tension of earlier dissipating as they talked about potential outings and places to explore. Y/N felt a sense of optimism growing within her.  
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Y/N approached Homelander's door, with the intention of offering a comforting goodnight. When he opened the door, she saw his tired and frustrated expression soften briefly upon seeing her.  
"Hey, John," she greeted softly, attempting to bring some warmth to the situation. " I want to say goodnight and show you something I think you might like." She showed him the picture of Ben and Ryan at the park, hoping to share a positive moment.  
However, instead of appreciating the gesture, Homelander's mood shifted abruptly. His tired eyes narrowed with a mix of anger and disappointment as he looked at the photo. "You took my son out to the park without me? Without even asking me?" he accused, his voice tinged with hurt and indignation.  
Y/N was taken aback by his sudden anger. She felt a pang of guilt, realizing she had unintentionally crossed a boundary. "I... I thought it would be good for him, a little fresh air." She tried to explain gently, feeling the weight of his disappointment. 
Homelander shook his head, his frustration evident. "It doesn't matter," he muttered tersely, his disappointment palpable. "He's my son. You should have asked me. Do you know all the dangers there are for him?"  
Y/N felt a knot form in her stomach. “John, we never left him alone, Ben and I were with him all the time. But you’re right. I’m sorry.” She hadn't meant to upset him, but she also knew that involving Homelander in such activities was delicate given his complicated role in their lives.  
She apologized sincerely, her voice wavering slightly. "I didn't mean to overstep." He sighed heavily, his anger softening into resignation. "It's fine," he said curtly, though the tension in his voice lingered. "Just... let me know next time."  
She walked away in the hallway unknowingly toward Ben... thinking all she wanted was to help building a bond between Ben and their boys. Y/N stopped outside Ben's room, gathering her thoughts before knocking on the door.  
When Ben answered, dressed only in sweatpants, she couldn't help but notice his good physique, like he hadn't aged in 70 years. Her gaze lingered for a moment before she spoke, trying to focus on the reason for her visit.  
"I'm glad you spend the day with Ryan today," she began, her voice sincere as she met Ben's eyes. "You both did great. I'm proud of you." Ben smiled mischievously at her words. "Thanks," he replied, his tone lightening.  
"You want to come in?" Y/N hesitated, feeling a rush of warmth and uncertainty. "Um," she started, trying to keep her composure. "I... maybe I should...” Ben opened the door a little further.  “Just for a moment." He asked.  
Y/N walked insider, feeling the awkward tension between them as she looked around, softly hearing a familiar old song playing in the background, The Ames Brothers You you you. 
"So," she began, trying to break the silence. "How are you feeling after today?"Ben shrugged nonchalantly, but she could see a hint of vulnerability in his eyes. "Alright, I guess," he replied casually. Y/N nodded again, her curiosity piqued as she spotted a framed photo on Ben's dresser.  
It was an old picture of her and Ben, taken back when they were much younger, she wasn’t even twenty. Probably one of the first promo pictures of them ever made. She couldn't believe Ben had kept it all these years, especially since he had always seemed so guarded about their past.  
"Ben, I didn't realize you kept pictures," Y/N remarked, her voice tinged with surprise as she turned to face him. Ben looked up from where he had been standing, a faint smile on his lips. "I don't," he replied quietly, his eyes flickering towards the photo.  
"Ryan gave it to me just now." Y/N furrowed her brow, puzzled by his response. "Ryan gave it to you?" she repeated, seeking clarification. Ben nodded, stepping closer to her until she could feel his presence behind her.  
"Yeah," he explained, his voice low and intimate. "He wanted to thank me for taking him outside. And had questions about us back then and now..." Y/N turned back to the photo, studying it with a mixture of nostalgia and wonder.  
"What did he want to know?" She asked so quiet it looked like she asked herself. "He was wondering if we where actually still together." Y/N didn't answer him lost in her own mind.
In the picture, She looked carefree, proud and happy, a stark contrast to the complexities of their current situation. She remembered those early days, filled with dreams and aspirations, before everything had become so complicated.  
"We were quite the couple, weren't we?" Ben remarked softly, his breath warm against her neck. Y/N couldn't help but smirk at his comment. "You hated me back then, I was just your annoying sidekick." she replied playfully, recalling their initial clashes and Ben's asshole behaviour.  
Ben's response was immediate, his lips brushing against her neck as he whispered, "I never hated you, on the contrary some nights I wanted you so much it was hard not to break down your door."
Y/N felt a shiver run down her spine at his words, a rush of emotions flooding through her. "But I know that good catholic school girl in you wasn't ready for me yet."
Despite everything they had been through, Ben's admission stirred something deep within her, reminding her of the bond they had always shared, even after everything that happened, he was still her weakness.  
Y/N swallowed and turned around to face Ben, her expression a mix of concern and frustration. Ben stood there, unmoving, as she placed a gentle hand on his chest trying to gain space but he didn’t move.  
"Ben, don't," she pleaded softly, her voice tinged with sadness. "How long are you going to keep pushing me away?" he asked. “This, us, it's too complicated," she said softly, her hand still resting on his chest. Ben looked into Y/N's eyes, his own filled with a mix of hope and vulnerability.  
"Do you trust me?" he whispered softly, his voice tinged with earnestness. Y/N met his gaze steadily, her heart skipping a beat as she replied, "Always." A small, relieved smile tugged at Ben's lips as he closed the distance between them. Their lips met in a tender kiss. 
When he pulled back Y/N let go of a shallow breath she didn’t know she held. Looking up in his green eyes, which shined even a darker colour in the yellow lighting in the room. Or was it something else that had darken them? 
His perfect lips closed in once more, but before he kissed her, he said.  
“Stay tonight.”  
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ggomos-maribat · 1 year ago
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4 | in which a boy becomes jealous of his niece
Part 4 of No Mr. Wayne You Can't Adopt Me! | Masterlist
When Bruce heard that Diana and Clark were both in the city for work, he decided to kill two birds with one stone and invite them for lunch and a meeting in his office. He even had Tim in attendance, so he could give his opinions for the League-related discussions. They were deep into intergalactic affairs when a knock rapped on the door.
"Mr. Wayne?" Marinette called out from outside.
Bruce wondered why she was knocking, since she knew he had guests over. Marinette never disturbed him if he had guests. Is there an emergency?
Tim was quick on his feet as he opened the door for her. Marinette's head peeked out, looking a little shy. "Sorry to interrupt, but I've got something to show you urgently."
Bruce gave an apologetic smile. "Can it wait until later—"
Tim cut in, "It's a casual meeting, B, let the girl in."
With Clark and Diana's gazes on him, he conceded and motioned for Tim to let his assistant in. The girl carried her tablet inside, setting it up on the table in front of them. "There was an intruder last night in your office. I managed to extract the audio feed and sync it up with the video footage."
The glint in his son's eye already gave Bruce a foreboding feeling. Tim gasped dramatically. "An intruder? How scary!"
"I'd like to show you so you can confirm his words." Marinette pursed her lips. "Batman visited last night."
"Batman?" Clark's gaze wandered off towards Bruce.
The assistant nodded solemnly and pressed a key to play the video. "He came in late at night to 'retrieve something' but I did suspect he was stealing."
Like the nosey coworkers they were, the two League members immediately slid towards either side of Bruce to get a glimpse of the screen. Bruce's encounter with the knife-wielding Marinette was caught clear as day on the camera—he started to feel heat rush to his cheeks.
Tim attempted (and failed) to mask his laughter with a cough while Diana didn't hold back at all, letting out a chuckle as they watched.
"I think that's enough of—" Bruce stretched his arm to pause the video but Clark moving to hold back his wrist was faster.
"No, it's important to see the whole thing, Bruce," his sly friend told him, "This is a security breach."
"He's right, Mr. Wayne." Marinette's eyebrows furrowed. "He slipped in so easily; our security system must be faulty if he was able to go inside without triggering alarms."
Bruce bit on his tongue and wished he could say something. But his assistant's blue eyes shone with so much innocent concern and worry that he couldn't stay firm. He leaned back and let the video finish, with amusement clear on Clark and Diana's faces and Tim wheezing behind him.
He cleared his throat. "Thank you for bringing this up, Marinette, but Batman is right. We had a prior agreement so he's allowed in the office."
"But why associate with Batman at all?" She tilted her head. "Is he one of your lovers?"
Bruce was pretty sure Tim just choked on air.
"We both save the city, in our own ways that is." Bruce internally cringed at his explanation. "I think we both have the same goals and I'm happy to help him if it means Gotham is safe."
"No offense, but he's a recluse. You can do better, Mr. Wayne."
Bruce glanced at his two fellow founding members. "I'm sure he's got some friends of his own."
"I don't know." Clark pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose. "I've talked to Superman a few times and according to him, the Bat is a weirdo."
Marinette's eyes widened. "Weird how? Oh, that reminds me . . ." She pulled out something from her pocket: the same Batarang Bruce had thrown at her. "He pinned my sleeve to the wall! It's going to take forever to mend."
Bruce looked away guiltily.
Clark shook his head in faux disappointment. "That's awful. Superman says he's always like that—cold like a stone wall, very grumpy, and protective over his secret identity."
"It seems that Batman was very much caught off by your presence, Marinette," Diana added.
Tim was already silent-laughing by Bruce's desk, knocking his fist on top of it while holding his middle.
"Sorry, Marinette, we have other things to discuss here." Bruce forced out a smile again. "I'll tell Batman not to come unannounced again. Thanks for telling me right away. If you'd like, I can pay for your blazer to get fixed."
Marinette pocketed the Batarang and picked up her tablet. "Sure, but to be honest, I'd rather have a personal apology."
"I agree, Bruce, he should show some remorse." Clark nonchalantly sipped from his drink.
"I'll—I'll make sure he does that."
***
Bruce was sitting in his office's lounge with stacks of binders and envelopes scattered all over the table. Sat across him was Marinette, who was helping him organize the upcoming hectic schedule for the company. He pointed to an empty spot on the paper calendar. "What if we put the grand opening on the sixth? That would give us enough time to prepare."
Marinette spoke slowly. "Why on the sixth?"
"It's free, isn't it?"
She decided to continue to stare at him wordlessly, waiting for something to strike him. He only stared back dumbfoundedly at first but after a few beats, Marinette saw the exact moment the realization dawned on him.
Cue the panicked Bruce Wayne.
Marinette went back to scribbling on her notebook. "How can you forget the birthday of your only grandchild, Mr. Wayne?"
"It slipped my mind." Bruce visibly gulped. "I haven't prepared a gift yet."
"It's a week away."
"Yes . . . yes I'm aware."
She gave her subtle but pointed look. She should've predicted this, in all honesty—Bruce seemed to be extremely swamped both inside and outside work the past few days. But she expected him to have the date marked on his personal calendar at least.
"If I start on the handmade gift tonight, there should be enough time for me to finish by the sixth," she told him.
He pursed his lips, "No, I can't possibly ask that from you. It wouldn't be a gift from me if it's you making it."
"Do you have other ideas then?"
Bruce came up with a blank. He shook his head, clearly in distress.
"Then allow me to make it, Mr. Wayne," she insisted as she clicked her pen. "If you're the one to pick the design I'm sure she will love it."
He breathed out, practically slumping on the sofa. "Thank you, Marinette, you're a lifesaver."
"That's not the magic word."
"I'll pay double your—no I'll pay triple your salary. That should cover the materials cost and work for it."
Marinette nodded in satisfaction. Triple was already a lot more than her usual commission prices. She looked over the scheduled events and tried to work out another suitable schedule. "I'll have the design options ready by tomorrow—I'm thinking of a thick cardigan—so please get her measurements from Mr. Pennyworth."
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Marinette was running in heels. Sweat clung to the nape of her neck as she caught her breath in front of the manor gates. The rude taxi driver had dropped her off a good distance away from her destination, making her horribly late for the party when she had an important package to deliver.
She stared down at the gift bag with a neat little bow hanging from her wrist. Bruce had told her that he was going to be late to the birthday party and tasked her to get the gift there first . . . without much excuse for his tardiness. And when there was a flimsy excuse, it only meant that he was attending to something Batman-related.
After fixing her appearance and checking her reflection through her phone, she ventured into the back garden where the Wayne family had set up a modest party: a few family friends had been invited, standing around the long banquet table with finger foods and there were some picnic blankets laid around. The weather seemed to be in good favor just for Mar'i Grayson, who squealed and jumped into Marinette's arms the moment she saw her.
"Marinette!" The girl beamed. "You're here!"
Well . . . Marinette wasn't invited in the first place. She was there thanks to Bruce. Behind Mar'i, she saw Dick whispering to Kor'i with a frown, probably voicing out his disappointment that Bruce wasn't there yet.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." She smiled back.
Mar'i looked around. "Where's grandpa?"
"Uhh, your grandpa's running a little late today but he had me deliver this!" Marinette held up the bag, drawing out a look of wonder from the child. "Happy birthday, Princess."
The girl was already bouncing on her heels. "What's in it? What's in it?"
"Why don't you open it to find out?" A new voice said.
Marinette hoped no one heard her sigh of relief. Bruce had just appeared, but his tousled hair and wrinkled clothes indicated that he dressed himself in a rush.
"Grandpaaaaa!" Mar'i ran to her grandfather and he easily lifted her up.
"Happy birthday, sweetheart. I'm sorry I'm late." Bruce tapped the tip of her nose.
The girl giggled. "It's okay, there's still cake for you!"
"Why don't you open up your gift?"
Marinette moved aside and watched with anticipation as Mar'i peeked into the bag. She couldn't help the smile tugging on her lips when she saw green eyes lighting up in delight. Mar'i held out the soft pink cardigan adorned with patterns of a figure resembling Silkie, along with a little crocheted bag in the shape of a star.
Even though Bruce nearly forgot the date, he picked out a fitting design.
"I love it!" Mar'i gasped, immediately slipping the cardigan on. "Thank you, grandpa!"
With her job done, Marinette retreated towards the refreshments table where, to her surprise, Damian offered her a glass of water. His gaze seemed to be trained on the gift, which Mar'i was proudly showing off to the other guests.
"Is that your handiwork?" He asked.
"Do you want one too?" Marinette teased after she downed the whole glass. "I'll make one for you on your birthday if Mr. Wayne forgets yours too." 
He snorted. "I didn't say that. And Father will not forget my birthday."
"You sure about that?"
"You will be reminding him either way anyway." Damian sipped on his own drink. "You didn't have to make the gift for the sake of covering up Father's mistake."
"He paid me well, so it's fine."
"Still, he should've been the one who made the effort."
"He's right, Marinette, you didn't have to." Dick came up to them, handing a slice of cake to Marinette. "Old man's tendency to forget isn't new."
Marinette gave a grateful smile as she took a bite of the pink-and-purple frosted cake. "It's alright really. I wouldn't have offered to help but I didn't want Mar'i to celebrate without a gift from Mr. Wayne."
"It must've been a lot of trouble." Dick briefly looked at the wrist brace around her hand.
"Ah, this isn't from making the cardigan. Don't worry," she lied.
"I heard he only asked for the cardigan," said Dick. "What about the bag?"
Marinette's gaze traveled towards Mar'i again. The girl was stuffing her new bag with candies from Roy as her mother fixed her hair. "Just an accessory to match the cardigan. Consider it a gift from me."
"Thank you, Marinette." Dick nodded, looking at his daughter with a soft expression. "And I'm sorry for all the trouble on behalf of Bruce."
When Dick left (presumably to pull Bruce to the side and talk to him), Marinette noticed the side-eyes Damian was giving her. She raised an eyebrow at him.
"You strained your hand making the cardigan didn't you?" he asked.
She put a finger up to her lips. "Let's keep that a secret between us." 
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bleakbittersoul · 4 months ago
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Bright out of context
Most of these are sent by me in rp some are sent by some awesome people in the server, and I think only one is from the wiki? Thanks for the help from @reddiamondgamer and @jack-of-amulets for their contributions to this list!
"The fear of spiders is kinda misogynistic."
"I think you'd be much more attractive if you ever got rabies"
"Could you in theory make yourself into jam for me?"
"How is it my fault you can't read minds?"
"Great now I'm thinking about dissections and formaldehyde and now I'm hungry"
"being meguca is suffering…"
"Where is your bathroom? I think I'd like to slam my head against a wall in private"
"This water is chunky"
"I only drink diet water"
"Have you ever gotten mad so you put a fork in someone's microwave and then irish goodbyed?"
"Water on toast"
"If you don't marry me I'm going to start collecting more of your DNA to do unethical science with."
"So if I wanted an audio clip of you meowing you'd do that for me?"
"I know what you're referring to. I don't enjoy fake animal ears. Skin an animal. Wear it's ears. Stop being afraid of commitment."
"I want to lick your eyelid."
"I like your eyes. When I first saw you I wanted to ask if I could keep them when you die but that would have been inappropriate and thankfully I don't have to worry about that. But they are lovely and I do want a bigger collection."
Screaming to wake Clef up and then trying to play it off as if he had a nightmare.
"Scientists don't get bullied enough anymore " after implying some people were baby talking an anomaly.
"I want to peel your face off and eat it it's so cute."
" I once possessed this really attractive girl and then got a job at a Walmart and started relentlessly flirting with you every time you went to Walmart to see if you would cheat on me but you never did"
"I wouldn't mind sucking on your wet hair."
"What if we kissed in the 1996 Teletubbies set "
"I want to scratch your head with my teeth."
"I like waltzes. I also like music that makes me feel like poisoning myself and or others as of right now."
"IT'S NOT A THROW PILLOW UNTIL SOMEONE GETS KNOCKED THE FUCK OUT WITH IT!"
"I'm going to lick your bones."
"I want your warm skin."
"I'll remove part of your intestine and eat it while you watch."
"I WANT TO CHEW ON YOUR FACE!"
"YURRR"
"Uhhuhuhuhuhuh" (like an angry shaken pug fly thing)
"Eyes, aren't right. They need to be improved."
"I don't have the energy to cry hysterically or resurrect you if you die. I'd still do it but it would be significantly less dramatic than it should be."
Heard their partner say "My chest is open for you to lay on" but only heard "My chest is open for you" and immediately assumed he meant for dissection. And when corrected Bright said "You're drawing a line on our love?"
"I like eyes. I have some."
"I don't mean that your eyes are pretty in a collectable kind of way they look good alive and on you…"
“…Don’t you just violently HATE having body parts?”
"My life fucking sucks because they… dont let me play with grenade launcher "
"GOD, FUCKING. BITCH! BECOME A WATERMELON." pause "[INSERT SEVERAL MORE EXPLETIVES]"
"I have two of your teeth. One bloody, one…normal"
“…We should kill MORE children!”
"I WANT THE GRAVESTONE! DO YOU WANT MY TOE TAG?"
[Dr. Bright shows signs of agitation, swearing in several different languages, and throwing equipment about the room.]
"If you ever leave me I'm robbing your fucking grave. And I don't mean that in a normal way. I would be after your organs."
"Oh skin"
"Okay to be fair I've seen screaming trees"
"WHY DO YOU HATE MY HAMSTER!?? WHY DO YOU HATE IT'S EYES??? IT HAS NORMAL EYES!!!"
“Can someone get me a shovel? I just murdered the gender binary and I need it to hide the body.”
"Human life or not I'd eat it."
"You'd make a cute poison victim"
"If I made you hot chocolate, I would make it with love and I wouldn't poison it at all"
"I fucking love carcasses. That's why I love meat, it's like edible taxidermy"
"Would you still love me if whenever someone got hurt in a breach or someone got hurt or people get into a fight I would say and that's how it feels to chew five gum and then look away as if I'm looking at a Camara like a character in the office."
"One heart? ONE HEART?! WHAT AM I YOUR GRANDMOTHER? SOME EASILY APPEASED SIDE PIECE???"
"I want to touch you with my bones."
"Okay, well when you feel better I'll go lick a bathroom doorknob so you can repay the favor."
"Would you still love me if I didn't believe in toothbrushes?"
"You've never had your house set on fire before and it shows…"
"Are you often covered in blood. I've been covered in blood a few times. Interesting feeling isn't it? Almost primal."
"Cute color pattern. Was the theme bio hazard?"
"I'm being haunted by myself right now"
“sorry for going through the entire spectrum of human emotions in the past 10 minutes…. do you still like me? ”
"It's yellow and I wanted to think of something other than piss when I look at it. So egg. Piss egg for the piss baby."
in his most demonic voice "I'M FROM…. NEBRASKA…."
Bright: You know I once made a table set disappear.
Clef:… Did you steal it.
Bright through evil manic laughter: Yes
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OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD
No I am out of my fucking mind
EVERY- literally EVERY little detail I put into that you noticed and loved oh my god I can't breathe 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
spoilers below
And ok this is throughout, you take us through the whole fic in just a couple of BEAUTIFULLY CHOSEN LINES and its so cool how did you do that
with three necessary ingredients:
one of the best fics ever written by the best writer ever (btw i take no criticism on this it is fact)
mucho brainrot for a year. rotating them blorbos forever and ever
lots and lotsa trial and error
“everybody’s waiting to see you breakdown” and it’s the first move of the game bc ras is LITERALLY WAITING FOR TIM TO BREAK DOWN AOHDOSH
YES EXACTLY THAT'S WHAT I WAS GOING FOR KSJDHGA;JRHGQOER;JLDKLSFlkSDJ
THE WAY JASON SAYING CLOSE YOUR EYES IS ON THE LINES ‘KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN’ IM GONNA SCREAM THE THEMATIC IMPLICATIONS ISTG OAHIOIHIOHOIH
ALSIEHFOEW;FHOA;SIJDF I DIDNT EVEN PLAN THAT ONE
TWO STEPS AHEAD AND SAYIN EN GUARDE MATCHED WITH HES ALWAYS 20 STEPS AHEAD OMG
YES YES YES YES
HOW DARE YOU HURT ME HOLY FUCK NO NONONONONON THE LESSONS AND SCARS AND YOU HAV T HE WAEAPONS AISDIANSINDOIHAOSIHADUUS NO OW
taste of your own medicine ms. sprite 😈
“no one was coming” and then BAM “nobody comes to save you now” OWWWWWW HOW DID YOU FIND SO MANY PERFECT MATCHES
*SCREAMING*
OMG I DIDN’T EVEN REALIZE THE FIRST TIME BUT “YOU’VE GOT SOMETHING THEY DON’T” TIM HAS TALIA OMG HE HAS A SPY HE HAS A SECRET WEAPON
that one made itself I was so happy as,hdgfask.jhf/alskj
CHECKMATE BY ITSELF AND THEN YOU HIT THE BRIDGE AND IT ALL GOES TO SHIT UGH THE TIMING THE CLIMAX OF THE FIC AND THE SONG TOGETHER HOLY
*more screaming*
the fic fit the song so well i swear they were made for each other. bc i just realized the fic is like a song. you've got the choruses and verses with switching between hurt and comfort and then the bridge where they're running and then the last chorus is when they're all cozy at home sjdfhlH>KGJLSF
(help i can't type my hands are shaking from the feels 😭)
OH MY GOD HOW DID I NOT NOTICE HOW SAFE AND SOUND COMES IN RIGHT THERE OH MY GOD I DIDN’T EVEN HEAR IT THE FIRST TIME HOLY SHIT BUT HE’S ACTUALLY SAFE NOW OAISDOIHAOS HTASD THE POETRY IN THIS IGGY
*eats your words* imma keep these forever oh my god
And then the battle song cuts out restoring us to jasons lullaby as tim falls asleep and everything will be ok but also its jus the humming no words I ow
LSUHGOLA.URHFG.OILSEHD/FOlsihd>fOSHILG.OOKHZFG.UHKDFO.GKUHS.DKRHFG
20000000000000000000000000000/10 no notes
i can't even count that high help
im screaming is this how bad it hurt other people to read it? I think I owe yall compensation or something gnow because holy fucking shit this made me scream I cant I ow
yes, yes it is, and yes you do. i accept fluff fics as compensation tho and you've written many of those so we're all good.
The way it was all so uniform and consistent too like the different texts for lyrics, the consistent art styles for the images, the shades of red and blak on pure whit e its so good its so so good the impact LANDS I cant even how the iggy wow this… Wow.
*sobbing*
@sardonic-sprite happy Saturday, pixie!!
there are more memes to come, i promise, but first. first. *begins jumping up and down with excitement* I made a video! A video fic-tribute type thing for zugzwang!! I love that fic so damn much.
Warning: major spoilers for zugzwang and TW for blood
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court-jobi · 2 years ago
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We Have Time
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Pairing: Din Djarin x reader
Words: 4,661
Rating: Teen/Mature (spicy second half) 18+ to be safe, my lovelies
A/N: the helmet comes off, separation anxiety, comfort comfort comfort, oral (fem receiving), hand-holding spicy times, my love language is Mando'a, Mandalorian partnerships are top tier, Soft!Din Djarin
Summary: Your heart is torn in two, where your past life and the one you're living in now come to a crossroads and you need to make a decision. Temporary as it is, the stakes feel higher than ever. You're asked to take part in an incredibly lucrative job-- one that'll bring home the biggest paycheck of your life-- at the expense of six weeks of your time, and away from your life partner for the first time in a year.
Now that you have a home, something to lose... something to miss.
But if there is one man who can make you feel like the only creature in the galaxy he would drop anything for, who would support you and your brilliant mind, who would encourage you to the edge of Wild Space and back-- it is your riduur, Din Djarin.
And your Mandalorian is top knotch at keeping his promises and pleasures to you; will give them to you in equal measure:
--in the light of day, and in bed if you ask...
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"That was quick. Back already?"
You'd stopped under the repulsor grille of the Razor Crest, shuffled about until he wheeled himself out from the underside of the ramp. The moment he saw your face, he sat to attention on his knees. 
"--Cyar'ika?"
"He offered me the job."
"Thirty-five…" He repeated, stunned, "thousand credits?"
"--A week;" Dead serious. "Thirty-five, a week."
Din swayed a moment, elbows to his knees; presently, reevaluating all his life choices. “I sure got into the wrong business, didn’t I.”
“Not to brag or anything,” you gave a dazzling smirk his way, “but your girl is a badass when it comes to making the big bucks~”
"What kind of freighters are these?"
"Really kriffing big ones." You gave a smirk, "This is an investment that's gonna take boss-man to the next level of bacta distribution."
"Damn right. It has to be."
How could you not become a mogul with twenty of these freighters in your fleet?
"How long do they need a mech there?" Din asked next.
"Corbyn said the initial contract request outlined work for 4 weeks.." you tweaked the timeline, "-maybe a more realistic five, depending on the speed of things. If they have to order more parts than expected, it could add a couple day’s labor in the meantime. That's not too uncommon."
Din's helmet bobbed around amazed- the tone flowing through his helmet to show he was impressed, 
"That's a hell of a job. You handle things like that?"
"I've done it before. You fill 'other duties as assigned' to kill time while deliveries show up. Things that need the human touch, y’know? Not droid repairs or anything. He's probably got plenty of odd projects I can wrap for him in the shipyard. Speeders, junkers, old gunships he likes to restore and lease out."
Comically, Din looked around to the Razor Crest- his own old girl  that could use a 'bit of work'.
"If I'd known you could handle fleet tech," he rose to his feet to join you, "I'd have given you the bigger bunkroom from the start. Experience like yours deserves better perks than just any ride-along mechanic. No wonder he wants to lock you in."
"C'mon, don't be dramatic~" You laughed. "I don’t need fuss. I might be in demand right now, but m'not that impressive."
"You are impressive.” Din pressed, “I'm not shocked at all."
His confidence in you never failed to make you beam… though it carried weight this time around. The biggest paycheck of your life is on the chopping block in front of you.
The Mandalorian wrenched the tool against the base of his palm. All teasing aside, the stakes were setting in; you can tell by where he looks off now. He asked the biggest factor:
"...And the start date?"
"Well:" you bit the bullet with a gnaw of your teeth against your cheek, "end of this week." 
Din nodded. Brief. Accepting.
"Think you'll be ready in that quick of a turnaround?" 
You froze– that assumption was a mega leap. You hadn't even gotten that far.
"He– didn't really give me a chance to ask what I'd need to wrap up; he went to catch someone else before they left the hangar. But good grief, Din," you crossed your arms and furrowed your brows to confusion, "I wouldn't have given him an answer even if he asked– I'd never just do something like this without telling you!"
He seemed to straighten at that. Surprised for some reason, that you would think this way when it was all obvious to you.
You caught yourself– no sense in unpacking that to death. Next question.
"How did you leave things then?"
"Said he'd check back in the morning for my decision either way. He recognized the ship, knows where to find me.." you gestured lightly beside you, the booster you stood beneath. 
The tense proposition buzzed around your head. This job looks on flimsi to be the makings of a good deal, a strong as hellfire tick on your winstreak, and one you wouldn't have blinked at six months ago. 
But you knew what that would require: leaving. Both your Mandalorian and the Child. Your beloved boys that roped you in and made you their family.
It's funny, the last time you took a job like the old days, things went completely wrong from the start and ended before it ever got off the ground:
It was only a short time after you'd met, but sparks had already begun to fly between you and this Mandalorian; you'd worked so perfectly together so far. In tandem, each other's missing piece. And what's more, you found yourself enjoying the company, knowing you didn't have to go it alone anymore. That was so refreshing– and unheard of. Like the oddest pairing of hard to soft, a sun-warmed kitten to cold humanized steel, you were drawn into each other's orbit to thrive better than you might have alone. This was a partnership, truly. And you saw a solo job as a way to contribute, pull your weight. 
So you agreed to one that came your way one day, and called it an easy win- he'd drop you off, pick you up, same time next week. You'd felt a little funny leaving him, even then. In this time together, you knew you’d surely miss his company, but denied yourself any true separation anxiety: it’s not like it was earned. How could it be? You'd just met. 
But you'd parted. Gone your separate ways with a rendezvous plan already in the forefront of your mind as you went to meet your ride– 
–when an explosion along the tram you were set to board sent a crowd hurtling towards you. If you hadn’t said a long goodbye like you did, if you’d stalled just two minutes less… you'd have been on that train. 
It was pronounced a cylinder misalignment, diagnostic fluke or something like that– and not intentional. But you didn’t know that at the time. A sudden burst of fuel setting the entire transport dock ablaze had you shook.
You'd turned tail to run straight back towards where the Mando had left you– only to hear your name being shouted from a clouded receiver, encased in a beskar helmet, somehow rising loud and strong over the swarm of panic-ridden pedestrians… 
He was running to you, too. 
Didn't bother making other arrangements for the job call in all the chaos, after that. But given that little scare, you both decided to just cut the losses and try again next time the opportunity presented itself. Bad luck, eh? Next time, for sure.
…That was eight months ago. You ruled out any solo jobs, and so did he.
If only for a short tenure, the op; and this time wasn't unheard of or impossible.. But not only were you rusty, but the timing was horrible. And long.
Din set his tool down, finally rising to come up to you.
“We can talk it through all you like…" he posed to you, "But you’ll need to listen to your gut in the end. What do you think?"
You looked back wildly. He was leaving this huge decision up to you?? Did he seriously think you'd blindly accept?
"What do I think?" You started defensive, then… stopped. 
Considered, and easing up, you sighed. 
You eyed the split in the exhaust somewhere over Din's head, the one on its last leg. 
"I think... it would be enough to fix her." You scanned the Razor Crest, her makeshift patches along the outer shell of the thruster. "-And then some. I know money isn't everything, but.. It's a shit-ton of money, babe. It's... doable." you laughed nervously, thankful Din finally joined your side as you explained the pros.
Doable was an understatement. This was more than agreeable, at this paygrade. You'd be a dikut to turn down even half that price. 
After he brushed them off a bit, his hands came up to hold your cheeks; visor trained on you, unreadable. But you knew better. He was assessing, looking for the hesitation, the test of any doubts.
"You could stop taking pucks for a while," with a small smile, you caught his wrists in return "Skyborn knows you deserve a break. You can rest up for once..."
He made a little sound, stroking your cheek in a gentle show of thanks. You were considering you both in this, which broke you more to think about going separate ways for a while.
You ran through the logistics, too– the loose ends.
"And– I figured you'd be off to find that Jedi anyway, and I know how you get about worlds I haven't been to before. This would be an easy one. Just your average, smoggy, Corellian garage.You've seen one? Then picture it, filled with bubba Rhodians and Keshiris, and that's the home away from home." You joked gently.
There were plenty of benefits to this arrangement and Din nodded curtly to acknowledge them, but a gentle shake of his head showed he was still pondering some things, unseen..   You really wished you'd told him all this inside, where you could read his reaction better. 
The quiet from him was beginning to make you doubt your good reasoning at all. 
"Please say something?" You begged softly.
Only one thing came to mind- by the way he was likely running through the script of his whenever he thought of you, you had a good idea what he’d say. 
His aliit. His creed. Your safety, above all else.
"This Corbyn... Do you trust him?"
It was a loaded question. Trust was rare for him, yet you earned his. But Din couldn't be responsible for you while in the care of someone else, which clearly had him on edge about all this. He’d surely wanna meet the guy before you shipped out. While that thought seemed parental, you understood it- and would expect no less from the man who valued you like the finest of beskar ingots.
You braved a little smile.
"I do. He's a good guy. Bites off more than he can chew but--- but it's the same setup as I did back when he hired me for the baby stuff,” you squeezed his wrists, “It would be safe.”
A careful thumb came to your temple, brushing the beskar steel adorning you. Pushed your hair back in a stylish fashion, it did– but in reality was your beautiful proposal gift. Then Din traced the skin just below it, raking through your hair. The touch ached.
"I didn't think this would ever happen. Didn’t know he docked this far out for fueling anyway,” you absently studied you Mandalorian’s thick cowl from your spot here at chest level. “I haven't had a way to contact Wid in forever. Hell, I know I used to do this all the time before, but… It's just different now.” you sunk into him. Your gut deflated, sadder the more you spoke. “And if all goes well at the next stop, well… the kiddo will be gone too."
That still made you sick to think about. Your voice was catching and you hated it.
"It's just a lot think about, leaving you right now. I don't know what my gut thinks about it." 
Fortunately, he soothed you like no other: at the first sound of distress, he’d slid a steadying hand down to your waist and pulled you close to accept his touch. His forehead met yours.
"Mhi solus tome, mesh’la, bal dar'tome" He spoke softly. "We vow these words for this exact circumstance." 
It meant so much more to you now: one when together, and apart.
"My kind, we grow up with buirkan. Our carers have no formal roles. They are buir. They both share the load, they both meet the needs of their ad, their tribe. That’s what partnership is; I… I ask what you want to do, because I know no other way.” 
Din caressed down to your chin, taking in your fully torn expression. 
“I trust your judgment here, mesh’la. I leave this one to you; you know this kind of work better than I do. If you're comfortable.. and -only- if you're comfortable, and you -want- to do this, you have my support. Always."
You wanted to break at this trust, crush and crumble at his bouying nature. He was handing you the reins as equals, despite the hushed strain he said the words. He could say all the right things, but by no means did he not feel. You knew it wasn't easy– not even for him.
Up the repaired ramp, you caught sight of the child peeking out from the ship’s open door. He called in that funny little chirp– trying to sing again.
You smiled, despite the lurching feeling in your chest shaking you. "Hi, buddy."
He waved and watched his own steps as he hurried down the ramp.
You met his short arms just a step out of Din's hold, and brought the child up to you. He seemed to know something was wrong, because his ears fell back the moment his settled at your chest level where he'd reached up for your face. You shut your eyes at the touch.
"This won't be a forever goodbye." Din soothed you, “You know that, right?” 
Din must be forgetting how poor the reception on Corellia is.
You chimed back, knowing the truth for yourself. "Gotta prepare myself as if it is, though."
"We don't know what we'll find there." Din set a hand to your low back again, unable to keep from you for too long. "The Jedi may not even be in Calodan. We could be back before you know it; and we'd wait here until your work term is done."
The optimistic thought did sound better and helped you swallow. 
"That's fair. Stranger things have happened."
Your Mandalorian. Sweet, sweet Din. Under the hum of the air reserves cycling outside the ship, he cupped the back of your head and leaned against your temple. 
"I know you're torn. But you don't need to worry about us in this. We’re behind whatever you decide."
The child looked to his buir. He reached a bit to his shoulder strap for Din, so you passed him over. That helmet of his hid a lot– but not tone. He clearly didn't like the thought of this either; having to explain to the kid why you’d be gone by the time he wakes up in the morning in a few days. 
So he treated it like any other trip. 
"How bout it, pal," he spoke with a quirk of the helmet to the Child, "Would you be ok with a solo trip for a while? Just like old times."
The munchkin cooed at this, fingers raking over the notches. He seemed happy, if he understood at all. Good thing he’s young, you thought. A peaceful hope, at the very least.
It gave you a happy comfort– for now.
The real churning would hit you when you gave Corbyn your answer. When he gave you the gameplan for the rest of the team he’s hiring, and when he got to meet your very intimidating Mandalorian husband– who he profusely sucked up to when he observed how protective he seemed of you. 
When that last night came and you tucked in the kiddo and realized you'd be packing up for your first real time away from your Mandalorian: your husband. 
…for the first time in over a year.
The Mandalorian brought you to bed in the most tender, gentlest way he ever had that night. In complete darkness, the way he did before he'd shown his face: where your senses would be sharpened and you'd feel everything he did, and take your time doing it. 
Maybe it was a comfort for himself too, out of an old habit to shield himself while next to bare that you didn't seem to mind. Through little noises: elated, pleasurable, heartfelt, tickled sighs and begs, he always found his way across you.
–But he heard the difference between a gasp and a cry. 
At the second you inhale sharply in a clear watery sniff he stopped giving kisses down your ribcage. Where he'd been massaging you with careful, trigger steady hands tucked under your sweater, Din climbed back onto his knees and shifted up to cradle your face with those same warm palms.
"Hey.. I'm right here. What's wrong?" Din asked gently.
You process by his tone that he'd halted altogether–
Hands clawed for his arms to come back around you,
"Nono no, don't stop!"
He thumbed beside your eyes, meeting wetness.
 "Riduur.."
"I'm fine, jus-- just keep going, please." your snivels did little to convince him you were okay. Desperate for him as always, but not out of pure lust anymore.
Above you -practically blind- the Mandalorian tensed. Worried for your heart above all else. Testing light, brushing fingers along your neck and onto your chest, he strove to feel past your flushed, quivering shield. To soothe your skin, but also check your heart rate.
He avoided the suspicious edge in his chest with a calm, doting voice,
"We have time, cyar'ika."
"No, we don’t!-- I--"
There it was.
A kiss graced your crown to still you, then a longer one over your lips. He leaned his forehead to yours, calming you with strokes through your hair until you gathered your true thoughts. Naturally, he'd wait as long as he needed to let you continue, but he didn't need to wait long to hear your whisper. 
"Tell me again this is a good idea…"
Tell me I need to go through with it, or else I'll talk myself out.
You felt lips trailing lower in soft presses, taking all your piqued attention while they went on the hunt for a sweet spot. Din’s unfiltered voice made you shiver with each bit he’d speak against the column of your neck… down and up again.
He whispered, beyond tenderness and into reverence, 
"This isn't going to be forever.” A kiss to your cheek briefly, “You're going to do a great job and you're coming through for a friend. Won’t just help you, but millions in the galaxy who will benefit from the work you’re doing. This is something big, and you're being rewarded for it. This is a good thing." 
You heard the smile in his voice and thanked Ashla -once again- for the Grace given to you to have a man like this in your arms. 
"You're brilliant, riduur.” Din sang your praises, “You're giving up so much. But I'm really proud of you... This isn't too big for us."
You nodded, getting a grip and gaining a controlling breath.
“It’s not too big for us.”
“That’s right.”
"I'm gonna miss this." You touched his cheek, craving this proximity while you had it. 
He leaned into it and kissed the palm when it slid into reach.
"I'm right here."
He is here, and the words warm you through, sending a heat wave that buzzes around your spine when you let yourself believe it.  He's right here, and he is all yours. Would be, too, even if you were jumps away in the stars. 
You were one when together, and you would be one when apart. 
The latter would be tested soon, but that creed? You'd take both truths with you as your own. 
He's right here. 
And he proved it. 
Din's tongue made a few kitten licks as he kissed your wrist next; then down, and down, until he merged both your fingers and pressed where you joined into the space above your head. His order, to stay there, while his left yours to send sparks down your arm on the underside, to tease. 
"You know," Din's adoring tone dripped with doting interest while he resumed mapping out your body.   "Just like with 'love', there's not really one word to say 'im sorry' among our people."
"You can't– say– just 'sorry'?" Your voice still sounded wet at its edges, but your chest clipped with interest. "What do you say when you kriff up, then?"
Din laughed with a rasp, but answered, 
"Depends how big you kriff up. Something small, that's nothing. You'd let it go. No harm done."
–Then Din's hands made a parallel move behind your knees, pulling and pinning them up with a sudden fierceness. 
Talking about a tangent: he’s talking about apologizing, but for what… He'd done nothing wrong, you thought. But you let him speak; he's enlightening you. Surely to distract, but by chik it's working. 
From where he sat, he was fully between your legs and about to bow over you.
"But when I need forgiveness, true forgiveness–" 
You hummed for his answer.
"Ni ceta," Din kissed your sternum. The lips dragged downward in a slow crawl, then nearly growled from the deepest part of him: " 'I kneel.' "
You gasped when his tongue swiped up your core. Every end of your body sang out its pleasure at the touch– his tasting you while on his knees. The heat made you keen. Your sweater didn't stay on for long once he started. 
You shucked out of the rest of your nightclothes as easily as you could, then let your arms fall lax above your head again. He wasn't checking that you were holding onto anything, but you minded where he last left them. When you ground up, he pressed you down. When you moaned, he copied you- right onto your clit. And when you sighed his name, those expert hands massaged you within every inch of his reach. 
By all means, you should be on your knees for him for as good as he felt, how he was treating you… falling only just short of worshipping you without words. 
Your drop was coming, coming, coming, and you were about to completely fall apart by that tongue of his. You told him so, with a quiver to your voice and hands shooting down to stroke along his head between your thighs. 
"Din– Din, Din honey…"
He purred into you with a few rounding nudges of his head. 
"Yes, m'angel," he whispered in the space between you, between his kisses, "Lemme kneel for you. Lemme send you off right t'night– straight to the stars, cyar'ika."
The telltale sign was your quick breaths and baby whimpers, so Din doubled down and tamped his arms down on your waist– until you came, hard.
You cried out of complete pleasure now, your sobs turning into pitiful begs with a dazed smile that betrayed any tear at the edge of your eyes. You tried to push Din's head away entirely, but he didn't let up until he heard the actual words, 
"Please!! Please, n-no more, baby–"
You minded your volume only for the sake of the kiddo outside the door; you didn't want him thinking you were in pain and taking it on himself to investigate (like last time). 
Released and limber, you panted as your adoring husband simply took a hand to your core and rubbed it slow and steady to quivering calmness. He licked his own lips with a satisfied sigh in cleaning himself up. 
"There she is." Din's praises returned, "There's my happy Love…"
"You're–" you wheezed, "youh-what’dya do wrong… that y’needed forgiveness?..”
He nuzzled into your neck, pleasure and prayers coating each of his kisses: to cover you with his love before you go.
“I’m a selfish man,” Din craved the warmth he found there, “Tempted to devour you where you stood, watching you run through those schematics with your boss today… Had to hold myself back by a rancor’s leash. Can only hope-” he nibbled at your ear, “-that this is enough to atone for this covet’s heart.”
Pride flooded you, invigorating. Filling you even more than his words usually did.
“Well fuck,” you sighed again, “You’re forgiven…" 
Din's hands petted you, while he dropped kisses up your body this time, starting to settle. Before he got too far, you halted his ascent by his shoulders, 
"But… you don't hafta leave your knees yet.."
With a warm smile you know would be there, you could only feel in the dark how Din’s loving laugh came with its teasing caress to bless you. To wish you only good memories, good thoughts, the things he promised to give you in droves. The love you so much deserved and what he was all too passionate to give you as he knelt between your legs filled you completely, the tale of which came through his tender reach: pulling your thighs back to him– one hanging clear up to his shoulder.  
Delicious scratches made by his fingers skirted down that leg. ‘Want’ screamed its way through touch. Touch that you would miss so badly… touch you would crave when you laid down alo-
"Liser ni ceta, ner mesh’la? Cin vehtin, gedet'yu gar se ner riduur ru’kir?”
Din’s words sent you shivering– of course, you had no clue what half of those meant. And he knew that. Cheeky. 
But it worked, you know. It always did pull you from your misery– curiosity for this man and everything about him. 
“You’re tryna kill me with that mouth, aren’t you?” you chuckled. “Take my heart right outta my chest before I can even think?”
Din kissed your ankle while he teased the soft, supple core where you were about to join– the ‘last chance’ moment he always gave you. Encased in darkness, your sign of ‘yes’ in lieu of a nod was a wiggle to ‘get a move on’. 
“Have that already, I think. Just as you have mine,” Din slid home and relished your sigh at the intrusion. His own groan sent his breaths reeling at the new closeness.
“Really not fair I–  (ahhh) can only catch l-like– two words outta that..”
Din ground up into you. He’s not really setting a pace yet– just getting comfortable and giving you time.
“You know me. I prefer to show you what I mean anyway, Angel-Eyes.”
God those pet names… You’ll miss them as if you’re missing a limb. How will you manage..-
“Gotta remind you of what’s waiting for you when you come home to me,” Din broke you from your thoughts, “...N’... have something to remember you by.”
Relaxing around him, your eyes fluttered shut. Home– that sounded heavenly. And if you had more of this– a lifetime of it, even– well that sounded worth it to you. 
And that little comment told you everything: he’s going to miss you, too.
You moaned lightly, reaching for his shoulder to pull him down. So, he released your leg to make room, and gave you a full, searing  kiss once he laid flat. Even if your positions were reversed, he couldn’t meld with you any closer. 
“S’this ok?” he whispered.
You whimpered your ‘yes’– a happy one, now. Full. 
So you didn’t bother asking what that string of Mando’a meant– but gave your best guess.
“Then– f’you’re asking to make it last… so I can’t forget…” you begged with hands locking onto his, “then yes. Please, riduur–”
Heart thundering wildly in your chest, you caved when Din leaned in and started kissing your neck so deeply, and so strongly, that you knew you’d have no trouble remembering him for the next several weeks. 
Surely it would pass quickly- life had a way of doing that. All was going to work out. 
He would be here for you– together and apart.
He only broke off from the dampened skin of your neck to bow into the curve of your shoulder– before throwing his entire self into your loving embrace from the power of his hips. He kneels there, just long enough to hear you:
“Make this last for me.”
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calicocatsarecute · 8 months ago
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Hello again! Ik I already hav sent you a request, and you don't have to do this if you don't feel like it, but I had anidea and I thought I'd share it with you, since you are a lee!velvette fan!
So how abt when Val and Vox firstly adopted Velvette, she was being cheeky and a brat, so the to boys decided to teacher her a lesson by tickling her?
Again, you don't have to do it, especially since I already have sent you a request before!
N☁️ anon
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Since I’ve gotten three requests for another lee! Velvette, I’m doing another one! This honestly makes me so happy because Velvette is one of my favorites and she needs more love! Anyways Enjoy!
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Vox and Valentino had just brought a new sinner into their group. She had recently just died and died very young. Her name was Velvette, and boy was she a handful.
“DAMNIT! You’re supposed to be MY models! You listen to ME!” Velvette was currently screaming at her models, for whatever reason.
The other two Vees were sitting in their lounge. They were unable to tune out the girl’s yelling, making them wonder how loud she was actually yelling. The yelling went on for what seemed like forever… until it finally came to a stop. After a while of the silence, Velvette had joined the two boys in the lounge.
“What was all that screaming about Velvette dear?” Valentino asked cocking his head a bit. They were both a bit concerned.
If looks could kill, Valentino would be double dead. They both jumped a bit when she slammed her phone on the table.
“THOSE SINNERS THAT I CALL WORKERS CAN’T DO ANYTHING RIGHT! THEY’RE LOUSY, LAZY AND DON’T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS! I AM SOOO DONE WITH EVERYTHING!” Again, she was being overly dramatic.
She was, what some would call, a “brat” even. Vox was beginning to lose his temper. His screen was starting to heat up, and his eyes went crazy.
“Velvette calm down! This isn’t something to get worked up about.” Vox tried to reason with her, but it backfired terribly.
“CALM DOWN!?! ARE YOU SHITTING ME!? I’M NOT GONNA CALM DOWN!” Velvette pretty much screamed in the TV’s face.
“WHEN I TELL YOU TO CALM DOWN, YOU DO IT!” Vox lost it, he yelled back almost as loud.
“I DO WHAT I WANT, WHEN I WANT! YOU HEAR ME?!” Velvette said, her face going red.
“VELVETTE YOU ARE GOING TO LISTEN TO ME-?” Vox stopped mid-threat when the girl squeaked.
The room went dead silent as everyone stared at the girl. Box noticed his hands were cupping her ribs. He squeezed her ribs gently, his face lighting up when the girl jumped. Vox and Val looked at each other and smirked. Vox,bringing Velvette with him, sat down so they could get more comfortable.
Velvette’s head was already spinning, she knew what was about to happen.
“You wanna keep being a brat Velvette? We’ll treat like one.” Val said as he started scribbling against her sides.
“Pfftt, ahahaha! Dohohohon’t dohohoho thaha-Aha! Vohox! Nohohot yohou tohoho!” Velvette was already giggling out madly. She was deathly ticklish as a human, and still is as a sinner.
“Looks like someone’s ticklish!~” Vox teased the girl, while raking his claws up and down her ribs.
“Stahahahap! Bohohohoth ohohof yohou!”
“Aaww, but you’re just sooo cute and adorable! Our adorable little brat.” Valentino said, migrating to her stomach.
They knew that they had just hit a terrible spot when the girl started bucking.
“S-STAHAHAHAP! GEHEHET AHAHAWAHAY!” She was kicking her legs wildly around at this point.
“Come on Velvette, you can take a bit more of this. Right?” Vox asked, moving below her belly button to her lower stomach.
To say she went ballistic was an understatement.
“NAHAHAHAHAHAA! ST-AHAHAHAHAHAHA! NA-AHAHAHAHA!”
They were all taken aback by Velvette’s screams.
After a bit longer, the two boys stopped. They left the poor thing panting on the couch.
“You alright there dear?” Valentino asked, patting Velvette’s head.
The weak little nod showed that she was…ok.
Velvette ended up falling asleep on the couch, smooshed between the two men.
Vox and Val smiled at each other as they looked at their adoptive daughter, lovingly.
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giorno-plays-piano · 1 year ago
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House of Chains
Part VI
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Pairing: Aemond Targaryen x mage!reader
Warnings: noncon, yandere, obsession, canon-typical violence, chase scenes, death of minor characters.
Words: 1.4k
Summary: In return for help to come back to your home world, you have been faithfully supporting the Greens to put Aegon on the throne. But when your promise is fulfilled, neither Otto nor Aemond are keen on letting you go.
Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V
P.S. Finally, the long-awaited twist!
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At first, Daemon's face betrays nothing as if he hadn't heard you. You think he might consider it a joke as anyone else probably would: you don't look like a lunatic, asking to be burnt by a dragon. Hell, you went as far as travel to Dragonstone, to the lair of your worst enemy, for this, somehow evading soldiers and Rhaenyra's supporters on your way. Daemon surely thinks there is some catch.
"So dramatic," he muses, making an imperative sign with his hand to make Caraxes quiet, the dragon restless behind his back, eager to have you between its teeth. "There are enough dragons in the Red Keep. Why mine?"
You feel yourself trembling, droplets of sweat sliding down your back from fear and pressure. No, no, you can't. You must stay firm, or it'll all go to Hell. Daemon should believe your lies.
"I am pregnant with Aemond's child," you declare, loud, the sound multiplying and echoing deep in the cavern, and Daemon's face finally changes, eyebrows raising. "He forced himself on me. His payment for all I've done for him and his brother, I suppose. And I better die in flames than work for him again."
Luce whimpers softly against you, a bit of blood staining his grey collar.
Before Daemon can ask you questions and ruin your story, you continue, "Why should you care? Because you don't want me alive. You know I'm not truly a Hightower, don't you?"
There's a recognition in his eyes, and Daemon bows his head mockingly as you draw a deep breath, griping the blade harder so it won't escape your sweaty palms.
"I am behind the murder of the White Worm and most of her spies," you smile, baring your teeth at him like an animal. "I killed Ser Harrold Westerling when I found out he supported Rhaenyra's claim, and many others who thought they could fake their promises to King Aegon II. I've been spying, torturing, and killing your wife's friends in the Red Keep for more than 2 years. But Hightower betrayed me, and I'd rather die than give birth to Aemond's child."
The more you talk, the more Daemon's face twists in cold fury, his hand clenching a torch like it was a sword. Does he believe you? It is, perhaps, difficult to trust a word of a woman who looked too young and too feeble to do any of those things, but you have arrived to the Dragonstone undetected and even took Lucerys hostage despite the castle being full of guards, lords, and servants. It isn't a coincidence, and Daemon has always been too suspicious of you, a girl appearing out of nowhere and serving the Queen with too much vigor.
The anger and a thousand of other emotions in his eyes give you some hope.
"Burn me, Daemon Targaryen." You exclaim loudly, trying to make him act, your hand trembling. "Send my charred remains to Aemond as a gift. I'm sure it is a fair price for the sins I've committed."
"Why going such a long way?" The man suddenly asks, and you freeze, afraid you won't answer his question. "You could have jumped from the balcony and killed yourself instantly."
You lick your lips nervously. "I could, and Aemond would grieve me. But when he knows I prefer to go to his greatest enemy and have my body burnt rather than marry him, he'll be enraged."
Finally, you see a ghost of a smile on the Rouge Prince's lips. Yes, this is violent, resentful enough, a good reason for him to believe you. Mysaria's murderer wouldn't want to die like a faint lady-in-waiting. She'd want revenge. She'd want her betrayer to hate, not mourn her.
Daemon makes a move with his hand, and Caraxes crawls closer. There isn't much for him to lose.
"Let the boy go, and I'll burn you," he simply says, and you are ready to burst from the surge of adrenaline, your heart beating wildly.
He said yes. Daemon said yes, and you'll be going home.
"But please, burn me for long!" You almost cried out, too excited to keep calm and almost releasing your grip on the boy. "Burn me till there are only bones left."
Lucerys weeps in your grasp, but you don't hear him. You don't even feel the handle of the dagger in your own hand, eyes on Daemon as he smirks, recognizing a fellow monster he thinks you are, a daring creature dressed in white cloaks's robes and armor that don't even fit you. It is impossible to not recognize a woman in men's clothes, and yet no one asked questions when you boarded the ship. No one saw anything suspicious when you landed. No one demanded an explanation why a woman was marching in the Dragonstone castle among the Kingsguard. No one saw you kidnapping Rhaenyra's son.
Perhaps it is true you murdered Misariya and her spies. He knew somebody did. You are sure he thought of Larys, the slippery bastard, but tracking down so many spies in such a short time seemed very unlikely for him without someone's intervention.
Someone who could point at the right people as if by magic.
Truly, you are a creature he would never understand, but Daemon is not a fool. Leaving a dark horse like you alive is too much of a luxury when you are conveniently asking for death right in front of him.
The man nods, and you gigle like a madwoman.
"I'll let Lucerys go on the count of three," you announce, and Caraxes steps closer, his monstrous, clawed feet leaving giant imprints on the ground, and you feel the earth tremble a little. "Shoot the flames then."
It's a horrifying feeling, but you are electrified, every part of your body filled with magic you saved for the last incantation. You are going home. You will be back to the Tower, free to join your teacher and family. No more gloomy stone castles with their ice-cold chambers and pesky kings. No more swords, heavy armor, pretentious dresses, and silly jewels. No more spying and murder.
No more Hightowers and Targaryens.
"I'm sorry, kid," you whisper to the boy before you start counting. "One. Two."
Luce stills against you, color drained from his face.
"Three."
You drop your dagger, and he dashes to the side, holding his neck as if it bleeds profusely, but you don't look at him. Your eyes are on Caraxes and how it unclenches its massive jaw, fire building up inside its throat like in a forge of a blacksmith. It should be enough. Caraxes is not a young dragon, and his strength might rival Vhagar's. It will be enough.
When it unleashes its flames, the words of the incantation are ready on your tongue, and you feel the glow filling you up like hot air fills a giant balloon. It's working. Caraxes' fire is enough.
You chant, and you chant, and you chant until the world starts spinning around you, and the cave, the dragon, and the men finally blend into the great nothing.
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Subtle wind plays with your hair.
You stand in the midst of the dead gardens of Babylon, surrounded by hollow grey trees that had dried up a thousand years before you were born. Their crooked forms don't scare you: you are far too familiar with the view, wandering here after each of your trips to the other worlds. On the contrary, if anything, it is comforting.
You have arrived safely back to the world of the Tower. You can even see it from here, its tall, proud form making you tranquil and nostalgic.
Unbelievable. You are home.
You have to wipe away the tears with your dirty hands before you can take a step towards it. You've made it. Soon, you'll be sitting on the red and yellow pillows in the great hall, listening to your teacher berating you for such a dangerous journey, eating barley soop and garlic bread, and wearing a long embroidered tunic and your many necklaces and rings. You will never see Westeros again. You won't even step out of the Tower before you feel whole again, pulling your old self back piece by piece before you remember nothing of the stupid, cruel world you have been a prisoner for two long years.
You are free to do as you like.
But when you make a step towards the Tower, you hear someone's sigh behind your back. And when you turn your head, you see a man dressed in black leather who sits on the trunk of a fallen tree.
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Aemond Targaryen stares back at you, a crooked smile spread over his face.
Part VII
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laufire · 28 days ago
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Ask meme: Duke Thomas, or Jason Todd (or both, dealers choice)
I have no idea of what Duke is doing rn in the mainline, so I'm gonna sidestep that and cheat, because what I'd want to write for him isn't a comic: it's his introduction in the animated show Batman: The Caped Crusader. He'd be perfect for it, and there's already an incredibly easy way to introduce him, as Joker's arrival and laughing gas is set to be the plot in s2. He's the only Robin I want in that show tbqh. Bring him!
The show would want to grow him up a bit, though I'd want him to be in his teens still, and for this to be An Issue. They'd probably want to remove the meta aspect, which I can understand; I could work either way. The point is that he'd be someone doing things on his own, taking matters into his own hands, and not Batman's second. More like how he started in the comics.
A cool design is mandatory -the show is a mixed bag in this department, and particularly bad with the men. Do NOT give him short hair. Have fun with him, animators.
For Jason I have basically THEE post gotham-war/brainwashing run in my head. It'd start with him getting gravelly, irreversibly injured due to what Bruce did to him, in a way that would force him to change how he approaches superheroing, among, u know. His entire life. My top choice at the moment is blindness, but there are others.
The run would drag him to his lowest point before he raises up. Like, the injury would happen while trying to save someone, who dies horribly because he can't overcome the toxin this time! Maybe a kid, because I'm not above doing what Gotham War writers refused to.
I'd also pair it up with an old idea I had when I still entertained the possibility of writing prime earth fic: Jason facing the consequences of adhering to the no kill rule, with someone he let live killing again, Jason becoming fixated on the victim... eventually decing to give up the "acceptance" he got to follow his own morals, for his own peace of mind.
Combined, he wouldn't be able to go at perpetrators the way he used to; between the toxin that reacts to adrenaline and the injury, I think he could take a more distant, macro approach to crime fighting. His goal is to permanently stop his targets; sometimes that can be done non-lethally. Sometimes, it really can't.
But we're definitely bringing the saw-traps back. He also loves dramatic irony and would enjoy pushing people to hang themselves with their own rope. Metaphorically. Or...
Anyway. LOL. Bonus Duke & Jason idea! I have quite a few, but those are strictly new earth (with my own headcanons about how to introduce Duke in it!), and I'm still determined to avoid that for this ask game.
DC wouldn't let me go as far as the above, but hey, maybe I can injure Jason and put Duke through his own identity evolution (I don't like the signal name and also in this pocket universe of mine the batclan is in shambles añlsdkfjf. Changes are ahead) and have them team up. Jason can be the guy in the chair. IDK about the plot but I'd include a lot of cameos from other characters, Just Because. I'm thinking Tatsu, because why not. Jeffeson Pierce, because he and Duke have a established dynamic I find interesting (and also, we could re-canonize "Pay As You Go"!). Mia, because I'm launching that ship. Talia, because again, why not. Gotham Girl, who also has an established dynamic with both of them. I'm re-canonizing Sasha and Colin too, because this would be a 100% Gotham-focused run. Just watch me.
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