#✧*:･ﾟ✫ ARA - INTERACTIONS

[thesoulforgeorder]

For science and no other reason at all...

Where do the ROs range on the scale of slowburn to we fall too quickly. 🤔

Also, you're alright with scenario asks? I have something i love I'd like to ask.

Also hiiiii hope you're doing well! 😇😇

Hi! I've been doing really well, thanks for asking 😊 I have been hit with the inspiration bat and I've been flying through chapter one. Just hit 41,666 words today and at my current pace I'll likely be done with the military background at the end of the week! Which means I am on track to give everyone chapter one by the end of November.

I love scenario asks so please send them my way! Nothing I love more than talking about the characters and world.

For your fall too quickly to slowburn scale it would be like this:

Love at first sight practically - Theo and Ara. These two are the biggest romantics. They wear their heart on their sleeve and give it away far too quickly. It will start as a small crush but it rapidly gets out of control. You can start a relationship with these two fairly fast.

Requires work but a natural progression - Nico and Astrid don't actively seek out romance and they are both very inexperienced because of their upbringing but once they realise what they are feeling is more than friendship they quickly pursue it.

Slow burning of hell - Mina and Will. These two can only be pursued by the strongest of hearts and for wildly different reasons. You can start a purely physical relationship with Will quite easily but if you want anything deeper, you will need to chip away at his many walls.

Mina starts with the walls of Ba Sing Se and it takes time to knock them down. She seems to hide a lot of herself away and is afraid of growing too close to people.

[tuliptic]

🐇 Best Way To Show Yourself Love

We have been talking about love and since Valentine’s coming up, why not we talk about loving ourselves? Have we thought of how to show ourselves some love? And in what form?

Close your eyes, meditate on this topic and ask yourself the question: What is the best way to show yourself more love? Breathe in and out, make sure your mind and heart is calm. Then, open your eyes to see which pile talks to you the most/draws you in the most. Once you’ve found your pile, scroll down to the respective parts to see what are the messages for you.

Pile 1    -     Pile 2

Pile 3    -     Pile 4

Disclaimer: This is solely for my entertainment purposes. Take only whatever that you feel like it. If it doesn’t resonate, it’s okay to just drop it. That aside, I do not consent to my work or images used here to be used by third parties on this platform or other websites.

Decks used: Luna Cat Tarot Deck (Major Arcana), Linestrider Tarot Deck, Sweet Dreams Oracle Deck, Starcodes Astro Oracle Deck.

Pile 1

Main theme of querent - The Fool, The High Priestess

You're someone young in energy and yet has an old soul at the same time. You're probably someone who has tapped into your spiritual abilities and has been using them subconsciously. There’s some form of learning I’m seeing? There’s a chance that you’re also learning some stuffs of spirituality and learning to be more in tune with yourself.

What do you need in terms of love - King of Swords rx

You need rationality and structure, you need things that are concrete, you need stability instead of flightiness. Some form of maturity, some mature energy. I have a feeling that some of you may be Saturn dominant as well. There’s also some sort of empathy and compassion that you need due to the over rationality that you have.

Why do you need those needs fulfilled - Four of Swords

You’ve been deprived of love for yourself. You’ve been giving out love until you’re nothing but an empty husk. You need structure for yourself, so that you won’t over give until you’re empty, and that you need people to love you too, you need those compassion directed towards you. You’ve been so, so tired of giving and giving, never receiving. So it’s time that you learn how to set boundaries.

When, especially, you need to love yourself more - The Magician

When you want others to love you. Lemme explain. When you want people to love you, when you wanna “manifest” love into your life, it’s a sign that you’re not loving yourself enough that you want to rely on other people to love you, to validate you. It shouldn’t be that way. You should love yourself more, and other people will follow suit to love you when they see you loving yourself, knowing that you’re worthy of love. I hope I’m making sense here.

How can you love yourself more? - Four of Wands rx

Be in harmony with yourself. I know it’s difficult but this is something that takes a long time as it’s a lifelong process (I say as though I’ve been through an entire lifetime). But for real, face that fear in you, nurture your inner child, celebrate every small wins, etc. Start from something small, as every small wins will build up to a huge win. Know that you’re on the right path and believe in yourself.

What will it be like when you’ve loved yourself more - The Hierophant

You’ll be more grounded and less flighty. You’ll learn how to look at things from various perspectives and learn how to nurture yourself better, starting with yourself. For some reason, I’m also seeing that people will respect you more? Maybe cuz of the boundaries you’ve set, maybe because you’ve learnt to pamper yourself and work on yourself more instead of focusing on others? Either way, the change in you will be evident that people’s view on you will change. But most importantly, the change in you will be evident to you as well, where you’ll learn how to focus on yourself more.

Advices for you - Five of Wands rx

Release whatever tension that’s within you. It’s not easy, so let’s start with remembering that life is not a competition, that there’s no need to keep rushing and comparing with other people. There isn’t a necessity to keep running away from conflicts. Avoid what can be avoided, face up what needs to be faced. Just listen to your heart, it’s stronger than the anxiety you have in you.

Extra card - Three of Cups rx

Spend some time for yourself, meditate if needed. There’s a huge call for independence for this pile. Maybe some of you have been relying on others, some have been relying on substance/alcohol. But most of all, most of y’all have been relying on external validations, as mentioned in the above sections. Let your dreams guide you, inspire you, let your heart show you the way. Find the missing piece in your heart and accept limitless joy into your life.

Overall energy - The Empress, Wheel of Fortune

There’s fear I see in this pile, where you’ve been waiting for The Fated Time to save you out from your problems and all. There’s a need to nurture yourself. Your higher self is calling you to connect with them and they want to help you to nurture yourself. Dreams may be significant so focus on them, do not fear the dreams and the mysterious notion behind. 

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Pile 2

Main energy of querent - Chariot rx

There’s some form of stagnancy here, like you’re standing at a crossroad and you have no idea which direction to head. There’s no strength nor will nor balance in you, and there’s some form of flighty energy where you just wanna charge without thinking, but there’s also a rational energy stopping you, and now you’re at a stalemate.

What do you need in terms of love - Seven of Cups rx

You need some form of personal alignment, you need to readjust and find the values you stand for, and live with it. You still don’t know the values you wanna hold on to, your baseline, and you need to spend time to find them. I feel that messages around you are important, like the Universe is guiding you to find your values. It’s like trying an error, where you notice something’s wrong when something off happens, and you’ll go “Oh that’s a red flag for me.”

Why do you need those needs fulfilled - Two of Cups

There’s a need to nurture yourself and to be in harmony with yourself. This card to me is a couple card, so there may be a reason that you need those needs fulfilled so that you can find the other half you’ve been craving. Always, and I mean always, love yourself first, then only you can attract someone of your mentality and someone who can reciprocate the energy (in this case, reciprocate your love to them).

When, especially, you need to love yourself more - The Fool

Everytime. The Fool is a card that talks about new beginnings, and he’s always on a journey to meet the various cards. So yeah, you need to constantly love yourself, you need to constantly remind yourself that you’re worthy of love. Know that whatever that happens around you is planned, it’s like a divine timing, where everything will happen in place.

How can you love yourself more? - Eight of Pentacles

Aim for more variety, expose yourself to various things, various skills. The more things you learn, the more interested you become, and you’ll realize how amazing you are. Especially when you’ve learnt to master a certain skill. There are people around you who support who you wanna be and they share your values. I feel that this is a very pleasant card cuz it’s not only you, but there are people around you who fully support you.

What will it be like when you’ve loved yourself more - Four of Pentacles

You'll be more self assured, like there’s some form of stability and security for yourself. You’ll be able to hold on to your values and for some reason, I see spending on yourself more? Like, you’ll learn to pamper yourself more instead of pampering others. It’s not really a bad thing but just be aware to not let yourself be isolated from your social circles, and to also treat others nicely too.

Advices for you - Ace of Cups rx, Five of Swords

Right now, you’re probably experiencing an unhealthy uhhh bunch of emotions. There may be some hold back or over venting your emotions over a situation to a close one. It’s difficult to balance out and you constantly feel defeated over that particular situation. It’s high time for you to take charge of your emotions and to not let it rule over you. Worry not, it’s time for you to heal and move on, and things will move rather fast compared to what you originally expected.

Overall energy - The Lovers, Death rx

I have a feeling that some of you are questioning relationship related items. Maybe the unhealthy bunch of emotions mentioned earlier are due to this? No matter what it is, you’re currently unable to move from it. There’s some form of past that is linked to this issue that is haunting you, making you unable to move forward. However, things are bound to change. You’ll need to learn how to let go. With the help of your dreams, know that you are ready to make changes towards a new you.

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Pile 3

Overall theme of querent - The Chariot

Unlike Pile 2, your energy is fast forward. You’re prolly the type of person with the motto “Do first, think later”. You charge ahead fearlessly, you love fearlessly. You do it because you know that others won’t do, and even if it may harm you. You’re going forward at a fast pace without looking around much. You probably should slow down and also consider some other options as you’re traveling on your way, so you can make the choices that will benefit you the most.

What do you need in terms of love - Three of Swords rx

Healing is needed in terms of love. You’ve been through too many hardships and that has kept you on your toes, that has made you work for others to earn their love. This should not be the case. People who naturally love you will love you for who you are. You don’t need to earn their love and respect. You are already deserving of love, and you need to learn that.

Why do you need those needs fulfilled - Nine of Swords rx

To release yourself from whatever dark thoughts that have been haunting you. It must have been tiring, lonely and cold to walk on this road alone. You have never been selfish for yourself, always have been working and wanting the best for others. This has thrown you into some turmoil and has been making your mind wander around to the negative side more. Do know that your vulnerability shows how human you are, and you should allow it to honour your inner grace, wisdom and beauty.

When, especially, you need to love yourself more - Nine of Cups

When you need emotional fulfillment. The cards are all linked together from the various sections. You have been deprived and now, you need to love yourself the most when you want yourself to feel full of love. No greater love comes from within you. Your guides have been sending various messages and hints to you to tell you to love yourself more when things have been difficult, to pamper yourself more. Have you noticed the things that you wanted are on sale? It’s time for you to get it!

How can you love yourself more? - Knight of Wands

Go on an adventure, have a change of pace, see things from some other point of view, enjoy and let yourself be impulsive at times. You need to start to take action to change your life for the better, and it’s all up to you. No one can make you change, no prep talk would be able to do that. It has to come from within you, that you need to let go of whatever burden that’s holding you back and let yourself be free, to go and do whatever you’ve wanted to do.

What will it be like when you’ve loved yourself more - Strength

You become stronger. No I’m not talking about the physical sense of being stronger, I’m talking about the mental and emotional state of you getting stronger, more at peace and more affirmative with yourself. You have more claim, more power over yourself, over your own emotions. You control your emotions, you’re taming the lion, not letting the lion of emotions rule over you.

Advices for you - King of Cups rx 

There are themes of self sabotage that I’m seeing here. So take this as a warning to be conscious of what you’re doing, to make sure that you’re not treating yourself unfairly. There may be times where you’re extremely moody but know that those times will pass. Love others by loving yourself. Stop self-sabo. I don’t know what else to say cuz that particular theme is just screaming out at me.

Extra cards - Death, Four of Swords rx

Change is needed. You’ve been stagnant for so long and that’s doing you no good. You’re no longer in your comfort zone, you’re in your mold zone, because you’ve been there and have not moved a little bit at all. Which calls upon change, change in point of view at least, where you move from one place to another and to have a different view, to have a different experience, to experience wonder, delight and joy. 

Overall energy - Strength, The Empress

Strength has appeared again and this time, it’s paired with the lady who tames the fiercest beasts, the Empress. There’s a feminine strength to this pile’s energy, where you’re in tune with your feminine energy and know when to use it. You also know how to let yourself be surrounded by those who share your visions and values, and you also support them. There’s some Moon energy as well here so some of you may be Moon dominants.

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Pile 4

Overall theme of querent - The Fool rx, The Sun rx, The High Priestess rx

First of all, Pile 4, are y’all okay? The cards legit flew out and it made me go 👀. Have y’all been reckless recently? I have a feeling that y’all have been doing shit on impulse and then regretting it and then doing it again just because. There’s also some risky yet withdrawal kinda energy here and I certainly hope that none of you are doing substances or unhealthy habits or addictions like please. (I feel like I’m calling out myself)

What do you need in terms of love - Knight of Swords

First thought is words of affirmation. Love letters are something you’d die to receive. There’s a huge mental energy that’s here, giving me the feeling that you’d prefer intelligence over emotional sensitivity. But then this card here is telling you that you need patience, compassion and kindness as well, else everything will not be balanced. Love comes in a full package, where everything needs to be present to make your heart feel full.

Why do you need those needs fulfilled - Five of Pentacles

The feeling of being all forlorn and forsaken have been looming over you. You’re probably someone who has lost faith. You can only help yourself to push yourself out of this state of grief, pain and loss. I think it’s cuz you’re going through something tough and hence, you’ve been relying on external things to help you cope with whatever you’re experiencing. You need people to be patient with you, be kind to you so that you can have that spark of faith back again.

When, especially, you need to love yourself more - Six of Swords

When you’re transitioning into a new phase of life. You need that courage to move from this phase of… Slump into a new and brighter place. And you need to give yourself time, allow yourself to be vulnerable to be able to heal and move on. Know that you yourself create peace, prosperity and joy in your life. You are in charge of your life, you are the one who’s gonna decide when you’re gonna move into that new phase, where will that new phase be.

How can you love yourself more? - Four of Cups

Contemplate, evaluate, meditate. Contemplate on your visions, on what you want; evaluate yourself to see if you’ve been working towards what you’ve wanted; meditate to let your heart be at ease. You can also surround yourself with those who support your vision and share your values. Self introspection is required, but having a community that supports you to be better is equally important.

What will it be like when you’ve loved yourself more - The Hanged Man rx

You’ll be able to move on from whatever that’s holding you back. You’ll be learning to see new things from different perspectives and get moving, awakening with a feeling of being energised and you’ll be able to begin your day with gratitude. You have the ability to spring to action and to move on, but it’s entirely up to you if you wanna do it or nah.

Advices for you - Ace of Swords rx

There’s a lot of clouds being around you, hindering you from obtaining your inner clarity. This card is here to tell you to think twice or thrice when you’re about to do something, to define your goals. Check for any disturbances that may be preventing you from achieving mental clarity and happiness. Let your thoughts to flow and maybe write them down with the various methods, 5W1H or the various Whys to get to the root cause of a particular thought or emotions.

Overall energy - Judgement, Two of Swords rx

There’s some form of fear of judgement that I’m seeing here. There’s some form of indecision here, where you have no idea you want to spend that energy and time to change, or you wanna continue to be in your current state. In the case you wanna change, I’d suggest you to start by getting into the kitchen and making yourself a simple meal, where it can symbolise you moving from the old to the new.

[wondipity]

no titty reveal? fine just take a selfie sucking a dildo thats hot enough for me

wtf ?? pls do not interact with me if this is the shit u are going to say.

[stillresolved]

so uh, annie has some thoughts here ara ( @uroborosymphony )

“You’re going out again?” She frowns, watching Ara slip on the final touches of her outfit. It’s a gown, one that screams money and class. If Annie didn’t know her, she might have mistaken her best friend for one of those very people. The ones Ara sought to make even with. “I thought…you didn’t like those people.”

[uroborosymphony]

📔 --- for Ara because motorcycles if it works!

June 2024, the 10th.

"Soon, the government will fall. I can feel it, finally, for everything I have built until now to reach its final chapter. At night, we ride, faster and stronger in the darkness, the fever of the streets. I am reborn. The voice of the People is carrying me, their strength like the wall against my spine as I discover every day more souls willing to join our quest. Every single one of our operations have succeeded so far, taking down one by one the most emblematic places of the country's executive power : our last operation is coming soon, and finally I will rest. There is nothing more freeing than the wind in my hair and our chants of victory as our engines are running, the flames raging in celebration as the builduing crumble, surrending to our power. We all wear similar helmets, no distinction between us, soldiers. I desire for all to stand on the same foot in the eyes of Justice, I want for Anarchy to triumph. Despite my desire for equality, they still bow to me when they welcome me in the headquarters. They all do, besides one : the rider with long hair and blue eyes. He runs fast, as fast as me in the night. Unlike my other faithful followers, this one questions me, questions that sometimes seem to hide his either reveal or cover the intentions of his presence, riddles. My riders, they come from the people, nurses, gardeners, construction workers, people who are sick for the Rich to keep on winning. This man, he's different.

[skyfclling]

@donararanha said : ❛ what are you smiling at? ❜

𓂅 ⠀ ⠀ ⚡⠀ ⠀zane não precisava de desculpas para arrastar seus amigos para explorar o acampamento. o fazia com maestria e com uma insistência inigualável. mesmo que ele conhecesse aquele lugar como a palma da sua mão, ele ainda gostava de ficar andando por aí, cuidando da própria vida, mas ao mesmo tempo garantindo que todos estavam bem. dessa vez a proposta veio com um propósito maior. zane queria tirar fotos para o seu catálogo e colher ramos que ele achava serem perfeitos para algumas ideias de artesanato que tinha salvo no pinterest há um bom tempo atrás. eu acho que alguém chegou aqui antes. eles estavam perto do local onde zane havia encontrado os ramos, verdes e no ponto perfeito para serem colhidos e trançados, quando ele avistou o motivo para ele ter parado e começado a sorrir feito um idiota. ele deu uma risada fraca e apontou para o meio da mata, um casal de coelhos se alimentando há meros metros deles. olha que fofo! ele teve que disfarçar e puxar a câmera para uma foto, ou iria acabar passando vergonha com um surto de fofura.

[kamipyre]

time to meet the origami machine ara!! || closed starter for @uroborosymphony

“If you’re looking for Lee, he’s gone out. He probably won’t be back until after we’re long gone.” Of course that does annoy Suki because he’s definitely not taking time off. The guy who will read through the same case file for hours on end, taking more than half the day off? Yeah, that’s unlikely- she and Jae-hwan know that well. 

The same can’t be said about the new hire, probably. Grabbing their makeshift company’s newest employee by the arm, Suki drags her out of their drab office.

“C’mon,” Suki says, rather breezily, “He won’t notice if we take off for lunch. Or for the rest of the afternoon.”

[ferrancoves]

[oreoskys]

With our (ocs) Enby powers combine, they are: The only couple of competent people in NRC

(My offer to have Eugenio say hi to Ara)

WOOO sorry it took so long! Senior year has been kicking my butt-

Speaking of kicking butt- BEHOLD the brains of NRC (patent pending)

although one of them is competent and the other is... Ara.

But that's okay!! Ara is always glad to meet new friends. I'm sure they'll get along great, and I'm sure Ara would Love to hear Eugenio play the violin!

[king-nyx]

If anyone is interested. Here's an interpretation of what Athena might be like.

[silverthief]

“Is this yours?” Izuku held out a feline with a slightly injured hind leg. “I think it got into a fight with another cat.”

Hues of jade blinked at the feline held out at her.

She recognized the feline at first glance. Tabby fur, viridescent eyes, a glint of mischief concealed within those pupils and the most noticeable trait? A scar, which ran from the inner corner of its right eye to the tip of its nose. Indeed, that could be no other than Bean, her cat or rather; she was the cat’s human.

Changing her posture, Charmaine placed both hands on each side of her hips. Bending forward slightly, she leveled herself to meet the eyes of the creature. “What the hell happened to you now?” She spoke, indicating that this was certainly not the first time that her furry friend had gotten itself into a brawl — and probably not the last time either.

In fact, it happened regularly enough to not cause Charmaine to react with immediate concern when the boy passed her the details. Typically, however, it was just a few scratches. They usually healed up perfectly on their own afterward.

(Who knew how many battle scars were actually hidden beneath that fluffy coat of fur?)

At that Bean responded with a single pitiful “meow” which only evoked the feeling of sympathy in the young woman. Ugh, this cat knew just how to wrench her heart.

Charmaine released a sigh, relenting. "Alright, okay.." She wished she didn’t have such a soft spot for the creature, because now she was probably going to give off the impression that she was a crazy coddling cat lady.

Oh, well, it couldn't be helped. After all, she worried more for the feline's well-being than how some stranger was going to perceive her.

Straightening up herself, she lifted Bean from the boy’s hold. In her grasp, the tabby cat’s body was limp, dangling in the air like a loose metal spring. She tilted her head and cast a glance at the supposedly injured hind leg, then repositioned Bean in her arms, cradling her like a baby for closer inspection.

Oh no, the injury appeared worse than she had initially anticipated. This time, she might actually have to bring Bean to the vet.

However, with no pet insurance, fixing the injury was certainly going to be costly, wasn’t it? Money was tight — it always was. The last time she had taken Bean to the vet was a few years ago, after their first encounter. Back then, the bill had been hideous, and Charmaine doubted that the prices had changed much since then.

If she had to take Bean to visit the vet, then well, she couldn’t afford it. She'd probably have to get Aki to foot the bill.

Finally, the young woman shifted her attention to the green-haired boy. She squinted at him. “Who are you?” He seemed to be around the same age as her own teenage brother. “You sure that’s what happened?”

[kinhagamer]

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Pra quê vida social? Eu não queria mesmo…. Particularmente estou esperando por Redfall e Starfield. Forza só se eu tivesse um volante (e espaço para usá-lo), Age of Empires já tentei, mas não rolou. E Ara eu quero também! Redfall (Xbox Series, PC, Nuvem) Nossa que assustador, pensando bem quero mais não ^-^”’. Brincadeira quem não quer um fps sobre vampiros? Eu quero. Desenvolvedora: Arkane…

[hellsdogs]

The dimly lit basement is filled with an unsettling energy, each moment stretching into an eternity as Junji paces, torn between himself and the darker force growing beneath his skin. He watches her—the fear in her eyes, the trembling in her hands. Ara sits on the cold floor, her wrists bound. What happens in two days? The question hangs in the air, in his mind. Junji’s gaze drifts, still holding her hands. “Two days…” he begins slowly, “is the time before the police officially start looking for you.” He says it calmly, almost as though explaining an unfortunate inconvenience. His words are soft, almost soothing. But they carry the weight of something much darker. “No, no, shhh... don’t panic nooo,” he murmurs, moving closer until he’s sitting in front of her now. He takes her hands in his, forcing her clenched fists to relax, preventing her nails from digging further into her palms. The warmth of his grip clashes violently with the cold terror she might feel. A small, unsettling smile spreads across his lips as he speaks again. “It’s going to be okay.” His voice is a strange, almost kind lullaby meant to lull her into a false sense of security, but the madness in his eyes betrays him. "I can’t let you go now," he continues, his voice taking on a more clinical tone as though this were merely a logical conclusion, tilting his heaad to one side. "Your family is worried, yes? But soon, it won’t just be them. The entire country will be worried. Both your country and mine." His eyes flash with something unreadable, something dangerous. “You’re a star here too, you know? People watch your movies, they admire you. Your fans, your admirers—they’ll write letters, hold vigils, go on searches. Imagine that… the love pouring in. So, if you reappear now, then what’s the point of all that?” His words paint a horrifying picture but to him, it's his key to gain even more fame. He means it when he says he won't hurt her, won't touch her, he simply needed someone famous for his diabolical scheme : and her being Korean is even better, it's going to br International Fame. Junji’s mind drifts back to Kimura Toshiro—the CEO who had mysteriously vanished no less than two months ago, leaving the entire nation in suspense. Junji had orchestrated that disappearance too. He wrote mysterious letters he sent to the media, signed as “The Ikebukuro Monster,” though no one had any idea who the monster really was and that's where it became fun to him. Ara doesn’t know any of this he thinks since she doesn't watch japanese tv, right? Or does she? He snaps back to the present, to the reality of Ara’s pleading eyes. A disturbed laugh escapes his lips—low at first, but growing louder, more deranged. Her question—“Will can't you let me go?”—reverberates in his head. “What will you do if I let you go? Will you run to the police? Tell on me?” he asks, his voice dripping with genuine curiousity, as though the very idea is absurd. “No, Ara-ssi, you won’t be going anywhere. Not yet.” His eyes darken as he lets her hand go. The basement is too clean, too well-organized like a small apartment. This place was prepared. He’s done this before. It isn’t just madness—it’s premeditated, too. Every detail has been carefully planned. There is a bed with clean, freshly brought sheets, there is a shower, toilets, a television, comfortable carpets down the floor... like an hotel room. "I can undo the cuffs and let you live here, but, only when I'm sure you won't try to runaway. Pinky promise?"

[stillresolved]

continued from here. / @velvetineblue & @uroborosymphony

Outings can be tricky for Annie. Somewhere in the recesses of her mind, she knows this atmosphere is familiar, one where her blood spikes out of anticipation, the bright lights and the cacophony of music and conversation over alcohol spurring the adrenaline along. She missed that, Annie likes to think, even if it makes her heart race in a bad way a lot sometimes- the line between fear and excitement isn’t always that apparent after all. 

Maybe that’s why Imo was skeptical when Annie told her about the party. Maybe that’s why her old friends drifted away too- a person who barely goes outside of her aunt’s store, a person who covers her ears at sounds no one but she can hear doesn’t quite make for a fun friend to hang around, does it? Ara doesn’t seem to think so, thankfully- why else would she have invited Annie- and neither does Ga-ram. Annie didn’t think he would actually agree to come though. He repels people the way insect repellents do; she just happens to be one of his exceptions.

Which is why Annie feels, well, a little guilty for leaving him alone. And Ara too- they’re the reasons she’s at this house party to begin with. But the concept of being in a conversation ( about fashion trends she’s neither ever heard of or cares about ) without them realizing she’s mad is too tempting- a reprieve, one might say, from the 'mad girl' reputation. They won't suspect her if she doesn’t say anything. 

The only problem is when the subject of conversation turns to her. Granted, the girl- she said her name was Yoona- probably doesn’t any harm, but even her compliments hackle on Annie’s nerves. What is Annie supposed to say? What would she think and would she tell the others? So it’s a relief when Taiyang, however much Annie still doesn’t trust him, motions her away from Yoona with Ara’s name on his lips. 

At the edge of the party, Annie feels her nerves calm a little, the lights and the music of the room softer. Ara’s hand, warm and callused, in hers helps too. “…They’re nice.” She offers simply with a mostly sincere smile. She tries not to blink too much either. “They talk a lot.”

She lets go of Ara’s hand and turns her other friend. If Ara is bursting with warmth at the seams, then Ga-ram is cooler, like a stream of water running down her skin. He towers over her and seems agitated, yes, but he looks more concerned if anything. She barely hears him over the music even when he leans in.

“You good?”

She nods, sharply. She doesn’t need to be coddled and definitely not by him. He ruffles her hair, which she takes to mean ‘okay.’ She huffs- she had curled her hair for tonight too- and tucks a strand behind her ear. She can’t tell if she’s making it up, the sound of Ga-ram snorting under his breath. 

But there’s no time to think about that, not when Ara and her boyfriend rejoin them with an offer of a pool game on the table. The moment over, Ga-ram hardens once more. He turns towards her once more in question.

“We…We’re down,” Annie says, answering for her and Ga-ram. “I might um…I might not be very good though. I’ve haven’t…I haven’t played in a long time.”

“You two go first.” Ga-ram then picks up, tersely, on the way over to the pool table. He follows behind Annie, hands shoved in his coat pockets. “You’re the ones who made the offer so the hosts should go first.”

[uroborosymphony]

"Something better than what? Getting to know you? Come on... Boy who's spending a lot of time with my Annie... We're having sooo much fun right now, aren't we? I'm Fun." Speaks Ara with dry smirk on her lips and a tone that sounds more psychotic than Fun. Better things to do he questions, than staring for the past 10 minutes with a death stare on and polishing her empty glass like a shiv. It isn't like Ara to take gloves in a conversation yet due to the presence of Taiyang, Annie and others, she tries. Barely. A little party thrown by one of Taiyang's friend, a tranquil one - Ara was impatient to invite Annie, Annie who for the first time brings a +1 - smart, having people all around them is preventing Ara to get her actual knife, she does have one in her boot. People gravitate, in and out the circle while Ara remains on the couch, legs crossed in her usual heels and black tight pants, chin down her elbow on the armrest, simply staring at him. "What do you do for a living again? I hope not breaking pretty girls's hearts that would be a shame, especially when they are prettier than you." Another dry smile of hers."HAH!" She exclaims out loud in a hysterical scoff as if what she just said is a joke - it's not - her serious immediatly coming back on. "I care about everything that happens in our Beautiful City therefore I keep an eye. I have seen and heard your name, multiple times, in the Law Spheres, the high ones. The Law right... how honorable." Ironic of course, for the anarchist she happens to be, the system of justice is the last thing she believes in. "Or am I mistaking you for someone else?"

        for @ofgentleresolve, from here

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Decadent Desires Masterlist

Emily Prentiss x reader Warnings: language, alcohol consumption, so much smut, minor mentions of canon type violence/events. Chapters will be tagged appropriately. Very slight crossover between CM & HOC to include Heather.

As Section Chief, Emily has found herself overwhelmed at work and ended up with a very underwhelming personal life. With not enough time or energy to dive into the dating pool she’s a little lost. That is until friend Heather Dunbar suggests making an arrangement where financial compensation is exchanged to get her needs met.

Series Playlist

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5**

Chapter 6**

Chapter 7**

Chapter 8**

Chapter 9**

Chapter 10**

Chapter 11**

Chapter 12

Chapter 13**

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16**

Chapter 17**

Chapter 18**

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Series Completed

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