#・ vivi & cassius .

[mcktub]

    at   the   build   a   snowman   station  of  the  winter  festivities  with  cassius   alder   …   @dreamerfms

    “   i   know   it   makes   no   sense   to   put   a   scarf   on   something   made   of   snow,   it   defeats   the   whole   purpose   and   blahblahblah   but,   look   at   him   !   doesn't   he   look   adora-   ”   the   phase   dies   down   on   her   lips   as   she   takes   a   look   at   the   station   to   her   right   and   sees   who   it   is   that   she's   addressing.   in   denial,   she   stares   for   a   couple   of   seconds   just   to   be   sure.   had   palmview   grove   ever   been   like   this   ?   filled   with   people   from   any   and   everywhere   she   could   just   randomly   run   into  ?   “   -ble.   ”   she   whispered.   “   with   the   scarf   and   the   thing.   the   scarf.   that.   ”   now   she   was   making   no   sense,   literally   pointing   to   the   fucking   thing   around   the   snowman's   non-existing   neck. 

[icantrememberwhoiwaslastdecember]

hey guys just gonna repost this oneshot

this is basically me hating on a certain blonde woman and uh not exactly sympathizing (took me 3 minutes to spell that bro) for a certain blonde man

idk this is just me giving cassius trauma ig

word count: 1.3k words

@thesfromhms hi come read my oneshot :>

Cassius had always tried to be a good parent.

He remembered his own father far too well- the nights spent alone in his room after being scolded for zoning out in classes, how he had never really gotten to spend quality time with his parents.

So he wanted to be the best father possible for young Vivia.

Vivia, his beautiful ten year old daughter, had the most astounding eyes, pale blue ones that could draw you in and keep one trapped there for eternity. Paired with her dimples and bright smile, there was nothing to hate about the girl.

Cassius was, that day, sitting on the couch in his apartment. It was the one he and Gisela shared with their daughter. There were three bedrooms- one for Gisela and him, one for Vivia and a guest room. Vivia didn’t spend a lot of time in her room, however. She seemed to always linger around her parents, although Gisela tried to distance herself more.

Cassius made sure he was there for Vivia whenever he could. He cooked her favourite meals sometimes, just to see the delighted grin that spread across her face when she saw the results. Other times, he took her out to stroll through the streets of Atlantis, and look at the pet stores. 

Cassius was then shaken out of his thoughts by a certain blonde-haired girl.

“Dad!” Vivia smiled brightly. “I finished the book you gave me! See?” She showed him the book he had left her the other night to read if she wanted. It was a short novel- under two hundred pages, but still exciting. It was about humans, which had always seemed to fascinate Vivia. 

“That’s good, darling,” Cassius said, as she climbed onto his lap and he held her close. “Do you want me to buy you another?”

At this suggestion, Vivia nodded eagerly. “Yes, please!”

With a chuckle, Cassius ruffled her hair, earning himself a pouty look from his daughter. “I’ll get you another from the bookstore down the road,” He decided. “They have a whole section, you know.”

Vivia’s eyes lit up. “Can we get allll of them?” She asked, bouncing up and down on his lap. Cassius shook his head fondly. “We don’t want them to run out of stock, Vivi! I’ll buy you three more to keep you entertained for a bit, okay?”

His daughter still seemed ecstatic to hear this, and she stood up in front of him. “Thanks, Dad!”

Cassius smiled softly as Vivia ran off. He loved this girl with all his heart, that was for sure.

***

The next day, Cassius and Vivia were on their way to the bookstore they had been speaking of- Lady Lyra’s Literature Haven. It was a store that had been around for years now- Cassius could vaguely remember coming here when he was a teenager with his few friends that he had at that time.

He smiled wistfully at those memories. He missed those days, sometimes, just hanging out with Luc, Kerry and-

Cassius willed the last names to leave his mind. He didn’t think about those two much anymore. Not after what happened during their Elite Levels…

He forced himself to focus back on Vivia, who was gazing around curiously as they entered the bookstore. He guided his daughter over to the section he had been speaking of yesterday- it was dedicated to fantasy, and there was a small selection of books written about humans and their adventures.

“Look!” Vivia gasped, pointing at one of the covers. “It’s a human!” 

Cassius smiled softly, his heart melting at how excited his daughter looked. “Yes,” He nodded. “They don’t always have blue eyes like us, do they?”

Vivia shook her head as she took the book off the shelf. Cassius picked out two more books for her, after skimming through the blurb on the back to make sure they’d be appropriate for a ten-year-old.

Once the selection was finished, Cassius led the bouncing Vivia to the front of the store, where there was a tired-looking woman sitting in front of a desk. Cassius requested to buy the three books, handed the money to the employee and then set off with Vivia.

If only they knew.

***

Cassius had begun walking back to the apartment when he felt Vivia’s hand slip out of his own. He sighed softly as he turned towards his daughter to tell her gently to stay with him, but froze.

Vivia’s mouth was covered by somebody’s hand as she was yanked backwards into one of the many Atlantic alleyways.

Cassius immediately darted after his daughter.

“Get back here,” He snapped. “Don’t-”

He was interrupted by the sight in front of him. Vivia was being held against a person’s chest tightly. The said person was clad in black- a dark cloak, tall boots and long but thin gloves. Cassius couldn’t see the person’s face. Damn addlers, he thought to himself.

“Do. Not. Touch. Her,” He said in a cold voice.

The person chuckled darkly, before speaking. “I don’t think I want to do that,” They whispered. Their voice was distorted and unrecognizable. 

“What are you going to do to her?” Cassius demanded. He was hiding his panic and worry for his daughter under a mask of anger.

“Oh, Cassius,” They said Cassius in such a tone that almost made him wonder if he really knew this person.

He didn’t take the time to think and lunged forward, but the cloaked figure sidestepped with another soft laugh. “Oh, Cassius… ever the impulsive one…”

Vivia tried to call out for her father, but her mouth was still being covered and her voice was muffled.

“Don’t you dare-” Cassius tried to say, but once again he was interrupted. 

“Silence.”

Cassius tried to speak but found he couldn’t. Then, as if it was against his own will, he was backing away, pressing himself against a wall.

Mesmer, he thought. A Mesmer, just like-

Cassius couldn’t bear to think that it was his old friend that was holding his daughter captive. But the person dropped something and for a flash of a moment Cassius saw a lock of blond hair before the addler was retrieved.

Cassius went deathly pale. No, no, no… This couldn’t be happening, not G-

“I’m going to make her choke herself,” The person whispered. “She’s going to wrap her hand around her throat and she’s going to die a painful, painful death, Cassius…”

“Don’t!” Cassius managed to scream before he was silenced yet again. But he couldn’t let this happen to his darling Vivia- who was looking more freaked out by the moment-. He couldn’t.

It was too late.

Vivia’s eyes widened as she unwillingly raised her hands towards her throat. Her hands wrapped around her small neck and Cassius couldn’t even cry out as she began to squeeze.

Tears fell from Cassius’ eyes, and he couldn’t care enough to stop them. Vivia looked terrified- so, so terrified as she fought against the Mesmer. 

Vivia’s face was paling, then it began turning a different colour entirely. It went from ghastly white to pale purple to-

The figure released her mental hold on both Vivia and Cassius just as Vivia’s legs gave out from beneath her. Cassius ran forward, desperate to save his daughter. 

“Vivia, Vivi, darling,” He whispered, cradling her head gently. “It’s okay, Dad’s here, you’re going to be safe, okay?”

Vivia’s pale blue eyes blinked up at him one last time before they fluttered closed. She mumbled a faint ‘Dad…’ before she drew in a rattling breath and all was still.

***

Cassius screamed.

It was a sound of pure fury, of grief, of hate.

He buried his face in Vivia’s hair, resisting the urge to shake her. He knew she wouldn’t answer.

“You did this!” Cassius yelled at the figure. “You murdered my daughter!”

The figure just chuckled softly. “You should know better than to get attached to children, my love…”

Then they were gone, disappearing as quickly as Vivia’s life had.

***

After that day, Cassius made a promise to himself.

He wouldn’t let this happen again. He wouldn’t get attached. 

He wouldn’t love ever again.

[cassius-writer]

Troppi padri e figli, confini di limiti estinti che oltre sognando non vanno, dannando ogni anno più forte di vivere immondo terrore.

Così su quel monte lontano, s'arrampicano schiacciando le ossa e mentre vanno lucidi raggi tu vivi, piangendo il rimpianto d'amare.

Cassius (Daniele Scopigno) Foto di: Francesca Piccardi

Se volete sostenere le mie creazioni potete farlo con una libera donazione al seguente link: paypal.me/DanieleScopigno

[tsunamiholmes]

Welcome to Bottomless Heights, where things are not always as they seem...

I thoroughly enjoyed creating these 10 custom resin pins for the players in the Bottomless Heights Toonkind campaign. It was my first time creating pins like these; I learned a lot from the process and I am excited to share them with the world!

A huge thank you to everyone involved in the campaign, even if you didn't get a pin. I can't wait to create this story with you, it's going to be a journey to remember.

Some of the amazing folks include: @megamagma17 @modmad @artist-of-obsessions @fletchier

Process photos below the cut.

3D models created from the SVG versions I made from tracing the original symbol designs (which were not designed by me).

I printed a prototype on my regular printer (about a 12 min print, super quick) to test for size and stability.

Then I put the models in my slicing software for my resin printer and began prepping them to print! I chose resin for a nicer finish, durability, and so I wouldn't have to worry about not sanding in the cracks, since that's almost impossible.

The prints on the bed right after printing and after cleaning in an alcohol bath.

UV light to cure the resin completely.

Sanding. For hours. But worth it!

I hot glue them to toothpicks where I'll be attaching the pin backs and place them in my painting board (which is just an old piece of wood with holes in it). Then I give them a nice few coats of black enamel.

Finally, I give them a nice coating of antique gold Rub 'n Buff (a nice wax finish) and use two part epoxy to glue on the pin backs.

And there you have it! Simple, 3D printed, metallic resin pins. I am in no way an expert and most of this was just me using my combined cosplay fabrication knowledge to whip these out, but I'm still happy with the result and I look forward to making more like this in the future!

[obbydrawsstuff]

Another titlecard dump, featuring a vast number of characters from toonkind d&d haha

You can find all these games on youtube (with the exeption of Golden Hour- I think that one’s recording got busted with no way of retrieving it. But it was still a fun title card and a game full of heart so I’m putting it here anyway)

[unladylikc]

another story awaits @caeruleis​ ;;

      ‘ ...You know, Gran-gran, it’s kinda strange to see you without Vyrnie or Lyr-puff around; in fact, I can’t really recall the last time I had you all to myself, ’  Vivian admits while signing. By now, she had already  GROWN  accustomed to the language, she’ll sometimes forget Gran could still read lips. ‘ Seriously, though, are you sure you don’t mind accompanying me to the marketplace? ‘Cause all I’m really looking to buy is a new notebook and maybe some more snacks. ’

[attila-werther]

@garland-on-thy-brow said: Cassius: Being a princeps (senatus) used to be cool before Octavian made it cringe

in reference to this bit of divine comedy [inferno 34.61-67] commentary from Guido da Pisa (1327-28[?]) I was posting about

[...] videlicet de Iuda, qui prodidit Christum, filium Dei vivi, de quo actum est supra, et de duobus principibus romanis, Bruto scilicet et Cassio, qui Iulium Cesarem prodiderunt.

[nocturnalsectt]

Hello, Tumblr!

Welcome to my FFXIV Blog. My name is Vivi, and I’ll be using this blog to post about my Warrior of Light, Cassius! Here you’ll find screenshots, gpose comics, and more of him and my WoLship. I will occasionally post about my other non WoLs as well. Thank you for stopping by!! ❤

Tags: 

#in our field of sunflowers - 🌻 (WoLship tag)

#his song upon the wind - 🍂 (WoL tag)

Other Links:

Bluesky || Twitch || Carrd 

[randomestfandoms-ocs]

Cassia Potter ⚡ Family ⚡ The Captain Of My Fate

ft. Cedric Diggory, Fred & George Weasley, Cassius Warrington, Oliver Wood, Neville Longbottom, Dimitri Aleksander Volkov, Nymphadora Tonks, Theodore Nott, Harry Potter, Remus Lupin, and Sirius Black

Family cares about you, not what you can do for them. Family’s there through the good, bad, all of it. They got your back even when it hurts. That’s family

Read it on AO3 HERE | FFnet HERE | Wattpad HERE

Forever Tag List: @themildestofwriters @gottaenjoythelittlethingzz @juliesdahlias @seaweedhufflepuffocs @bravelittleflower @the-october-reviewer @foxesandmagic @perfectlystiles @papergirlverse @anotherunreadblog @peacheydelanhoes @darkwolf76 @randomfandoming1 @ocfairygodmother @itsjustgracy @witchofinterest @villanele @ultraocfury @guardiansofheroes @malice1329 @mystic-scripture @ochub @xmelia-pxnd @zoeliemyers @butcherofblackwater @fragilestorm @eddysocs @reggiemantleholdmyhand-tle @ocappreciationtag @vivis-ghost-wife @fiercefray @stareyedplanet - want to be added? shoot me an ask!

Cassia Tag: @lizziesxltzmxn @welcometotheocverse

[carmenvicinanza]

Alberta Odell Jones

https://www.unadonnalgiorno.it/alberta-odell-jones/

Alberta Odell Jones è stata un’avvocata e un’icona dei diritti civili. In prima linea nella lotta per il cambiamento in Kentucky, è stata una delle prime donne afrostatunitensi a entrare nell’ordine degli avvocati dello stato e la prima giurista della contea di Jefferson.

Nata il 12 novembre 1930 a Louisville, si era laureata alla Howard University School of Law. Nel 1959, ha aperto il suo studio legale nella città natale.

Il primo cliente importante, all’inizio della sua carriera, fu un giovane pugile in ascesa di cui negoziò il primo contratto, diventato successivamente un mito mondiale, Cassius Clay.

Attiva sostenitrice di una maggiore partecipazione politica della popolazione afrostatunitense, aveva creato l’Associazione degli elettori indipendenti. Nel suo ufficio, teneva lezioni di formazione su come votare, il suo impegno portò a un importante sconvolgimento politico nel 1961, quando elettrici e elettori neri aiutarono a cacciare il sindaco e molti assessori della città. Due anni dopo la nuova amministrazione comunale emanò la prima ordinanza sugli alloggi pubblici per persone indigenti.

Ha partecipato alla celebre marcia su Washington.

Nel 1964, godeva ormai di una notevole influenza politica quando venne nominata procuratrice della città di Louisville, prima donna a ricoprire quella posizione.

Attiva anche nell’Associazione Nazionale per l’Avanzamento delle Persone di Colore, le sue cause più celebri riguardarono la violazione di diritti umani, molestie e abusi contro le donne, discriminazioni economiche e razziali.

Pochi mesi dopo la sua nomina a procuratrice, il 5 agosto 1965, il suo corpo venne ritrovato nel fiume Ohio, aveva soltanto 34 anni.

L’autopsia rivelò che Alberta Odell Jones aveva ricevuto diversi colpi alla testa prima di essere gettata in acqua, dove era morta per annegamento. La sua auto, contenente tracce di sangue, venne trovata a diversi isolati dal ponte dove era stata lanciata e la sua borsa, appesa allo stesso ponte, venne scoperta solo tre anni dopo.

La notte prima della sua morte, la madre sostenne che aveva ricevuto una telefonata da un’amica che voleva incontrarla per discutere di una causa. Dei testimoni dichiararono di aver visto un corpo gettato nel fiume da tre uomini non identificati.

Aveva pestato i piedi di persone molto importanti visto che le indagini relative al suo omicidio vennero manipolate. All’interno della sua auto fu rinvenuta un”impronta digitale appartenente a un giovane di 17 anni mai perseguito, i pubblici ministeri dichiararono la morte dei testimoni chiave che invece, in seguito, si sono rivelati vivi.

Nel 2017, la divisione per i diritti civili del Dipartimento di Giustizia fece riaprire il caso  grazie ai finanziamenti di una nuova legge preposta per indagare e perseguire gli omicidi senza colpevoli prima del 1970. Ma, ancora oggi l’assassinio di Alberta Jones rimane irrisolto.

[icantrememberwhoiwaslastdecember]

hey guys here's a oneshot or smth

TW: DEATH + SUICIDE

ALSO!!

this isn't me justifying cassius' actions or anything, it's just-

✨TRAUMA✨

25 Years Ago

Cassius had always tried to be a good parent.

He remembered his own father far too well- the nights spent alone in his room after being scolded for zoning out in classes, how he had never really gotten to spend quality time with his parents.

So he wanted to be the best father possible for young Vivia.

Vivia, his beautiful ten year old daughter, had the most astounding eyes, pale blue ones that could draw you in and keep one trapped there for eternity. Paired with her dimples and bright smile, there was nothing to hate about the girl.

Cassius was, that day, sitting on the couch in his apartment. It was the one he and Gisela shared with their daughter. There were three bedrooms- one for Gisela and him, one for Vivia and a guest room. Vivia didn’t spend a lot of time in her room, however. She seemed to always linger around her parents, although Gisela tried to distance herself more.

Cassius made sure he was there for Vivia whenever he could. He cooked her favourite meals sometimes, just to see the delighted grin that spread across her face when she saw the results. Other times, he took her out to stroll through the streets of Atlantis, and look at the pet stores. 

Cassius was then shaken out of his thoughts by a certain blonde-haired girl.

“Dad!” Vivia smiled brightly. “I finished the book you gave me! See?” She showed him the book he had left her the other night to read if she wanted. It was a short novel- under two hundred pages, but still exciting. It was about humans, which had always seemed to fascinate Vivia. 

“That’s good, darling,” Cassius said, as she climbed onto his lap and he held her close. “Do you want me to buy you another?”

At this suggestion, Vivia nodded eagerly. “Yes, please!”

With a chuckle, Cassius ruffled her hair, earning himself a pouty look from his daughter. “I’ll get you another from the bookstore down the road,” He decided. “They have a whole section, you know.”

Vivia’s eyes lit up. “Can we get allll of them?” She asked, bouncing up and down on his lap. Cassius shook his head fondly. “We don’t want them to run out of stock, Vivi! I’ll buy you three more to keep you entertained for a bit, okay?”

His daughter still seemed ecstatic to hear this, and she stood up in front of him. “Thanks, Dad!”

Cassius smiled softly as Vivia ran off. He loved this girl with all his heart, that was for sure.

The next day, Cassius and Vivia were on their way to the bookstore they had been speaking of- Lady Lyra’s Literature Haven. It was a store that had been around for years now- Cassius could vaguely remember coming here when he was a teenager with his few friends that he had at that time.

He smiled wistfully at those memories. He missed those days, sometimes, just hanging out with Luc, Kerry and-

Cassius willed the last names to leave his mind. He didn’t think about those two much anymore. Not after what happened during their Elite Levels…

He forced himself to focus back on Vivia, who was gazing around curiously as they entered the bookstore. He guided his daughter over to the section he had been speaking of yesterday- it was dedicated to fantasy, and there was a small selection of books written about humans and their adventures.

“Look!” Vivia gasped, pointing at one of the covers. “It’s a human!” 

Cassius smiled softly, his heart melting at how excited his daughter looked. “Yes,” He nodded. “They don’t always have blue eyes like us, do they?”

Vivia shook her head as she took the book off the shelf. Cassius picked out two more books for her, after skimming through the blurb on the back to make sure they’d be appropriate for a ten-year-old.

Once the selection was finished, Cassius led the bouncing Vivia to the front of the store, where there was a tired-looking woman sitting in front of a desk. Cassius requested to buy the three books, handed the money to the employee and then set off with Vivia.

If only they knew.

Cassius had begun walking back to the apartment when he felt Vivia’s hand slip out of his own. He sighed softly as he turned towards his daughter to tell her gently to stay with him, but froze.

Vivia’s mouth was covered by somebody’s hand as she was yanked backwards into one of the many Atlantic alleyways.

Cassius immediately darted after his daughter.

“Get back here,” He snapped. “Don’t-”

He was interrupted by the sight in front of him. Vivia was being held against a person’s chest tightly. The said person was clad in black- a dark cloak, tall boots and long but thin gloves. Cassius couldn’t see the person’s face. Damn addlers, he thought to himself.

“Do. Not. Touch. Her,” He said in a cold voice.

The person chuckled darkly, before speaking. “I don’t think I want to do that,” They whispered. Their voice was weirdly distorted, but it had an ever so familiar touch that Cassius couldn’t quite recognise. 

“What are you going to do to her?” Cassius demanded. He was hiding his panic and worry for his daughter under a mask of anger.

“Oh, Cassius,” They said Cassius in such a tone that almost made him wonder if he really knew this person.

He didn’t take the time to think and lunged forward, but the cloaked figure sidestepped with another soft laugh. “Oh, Cassius… ever the impulsive one…”

Vivia tried to call out for her father, but her mouth was still being covered and her voice was muffled.

“Don’t you dare-” Cassius tried to say, but once again he was interrupted. 

“Silence.”

Cassius tried to speak but found he couldn’t. Then, as if it was against his own will, he was backing away, pressing himself against a wall.

Mesmer, he thought. A Mesmer, just like-

Cassius couldn’t bear to think that it was his old friend that was holding his daughter captive. But the person dropped something and for a flash of a moment Cassius saw a lock of blond hair before the addler was retrieved.

Cassius went deathly pale. No, no, no… This couldn’t be happening, not G-

“I’m going to make her choke herself,” The person whispered. “She’s going to wrap her hand around her throat and she’s going to die a painful, painful death, Cassius…”

“Don’t!” Cassius managed to scream before he was silenced yet again. But he couldn’t let this happen to his darling Vivia- who was looking more freaked out by the moment-. He couldn’t.

It was too late.

Vivia’s eyes widened as she unwillingly raised her hands towards her throat. Her hands wrapped around her small neck and Cassius couldn’t even cry out as she began to squeeze.

Tears fell from Cassius’ eyes, and he couldn’t care enough to stop them. Vivia looked terrified- so, so terrified as she fought against the Mesmer. 

Vivia’s face was paling, then it began turning a different colour entirely. It went from ghastly white to pale purple to-

The figure released her mental hold on both Vivia and Cassius just as Vivia’s legs gave out from beneath her. Cassius ran forward, desperate to save his daughter. 

“Vivia, Vivi, darling,” He whispered, cradling her head gently. “It’s okay, Dad’s here, you’re going to be safe, okay?”

Vivia’s pale blue eyes blinked up at him one last time before they fluttered closed. She mumbled a faint ‘Dad…’ before she drew in a rattling breath and all was still.

Cassius screamed.

It was a sound of pure fury, of grief, of hate.

He buried his face in Vivia’s hair, resisting the urge to shake her. He knew she wouldn’t answer.

“You did this!” Cassius yelled at the figure. “You murdered my daughter!”

The figure just chuckled softly. “You should know better than to get attached to children, my love…”

Then they were gone, disappearing as quickly as Vivia’s life had.

After that day, Cassius made a promise to himself.

He wouldn’t let this happen again. He wouldn’t get attached. 

He wouldn’t love ever again.

[barefootfriar]

50 ToCS Prompts

with a few sneaky trails in the sky prompts thrown in. planning on writing these all, no matter how long it takes!... but I still need 5 more prompts. any suggestions?

warning: this is a long list

x = romantic ship & = non romantic

1.       Knight in Shining Armor - Laura x Emma (Emma compares Laura to the heroes of fairy tales)

2.       Loveseat – Gaius x Elliot (Gaius teaching Elliot to ride a horse)

3.       First Snowfall – Rean x Gaius (Rean takes Gaius home to visit)

4.       Adventure Novel – Emma & Dorothee (Emma attempts to broaden Dorothee’s literary horizons)

5.       Too Hot! – Margarita & Nicholas (Nicholas teaches Margarita to tone down a recipe… and some other things?)

6.       Nature Hike – Jusis x Paula (Jusis and Paula get lost on a ride)

7.       County Fair – Becky x Hugo (Becky’s food stall aspirations meet with disaster)

8.       Highlights – Jusis & Millium (Millium tries to be a ray of sunshine in Jusis’ day……………)

9.       Waiting for Summer – Patrick & Celestin (Celestin helps Patrick write a love letter)

10.   Permanent Marker – Sara & Machias x Emma (Sara plays matchmaker for her star students, through dubious grading)

11.   One, Two, Three Strikes You’re Out – Alisa & Ferris & Emily x Theresia (Alisa and Ferris clash over lacrosse)

12.   Ancient Words – Rosine x Rean (Rosine tries to forget certain aspects of being a teenager)

13.   Once a Year – Alisa & Sharon (Alisa’s birthdays have never been great, but dammit, Sharon will succeed this time!)

14.   Under the Sea – Elliot x Rean (Elliot tries to become a stronger fighter, neglecting arts in the meanwhile)

15.   Fashionably Late – Crow & Millium (Millium surprises Crow with a show of solidarity)

16.   In His Image – Jusis & Laura (Jusis and Laura try to find common ground in their lineages)

17.   Manifest Destiny – Machias x Jusis (Machias and Jusis squabble over red tape)

18.   I Shot an Arrow into the Air – Alisa x Rean (Alisa wonders how she found her way to Rean)

19.   Tea Time – Alfin & Elise & Olivier (Alfin and Olivier team up for the win)

20.   First Date – Rean x Towa (Rean tricks Towa into taking a much needed break)

21.   Barbed Wire – Clara & Gaius & Linde (Clara rejects the use of new materials)

22.   No Time Like the Past – Instructor Thomas & Sara & Niehardt (History repeats itself for Thomas)

23.   Mission Trip – Gaius & Rosine (Rosine’s faith deepens every time Gaius comes to pray)

24.   Stand Your Ground – Patrick & Alan x Bridget (Bridget drops in on fencing club)

25.   Next Door Neighbor – Machias & Elliot (Machias and Elliot take a walk around the Ost District and wonder at how they’d never met)

26.   Poor Reflection – Linde & Vivi (Linde uses baked goods to apologize for Vivi’s antics)

27.   Miniature – Fie & Millium  (Fie and Millium have a contest)

28.   Finest Hour – Beryl & Rex (Beryl inadvertently gets revenge on behalf of the girls of Thors)

29.   Flight or Fight – Sieg & Kloe  (Kloe learns that there’s a time for everything)

30.   Yearbook – Fie & Emma  (Emma has an idea – Fie should make a scrapbook)

31.   Rocket Ship – Tita & Agate  (Tita dreams of one day going to the moon)

32.   People Are Alike All Over – Laura & Machias (Laura worries about what Machias thinks)

33.   Exit Strategy – Crow & Rean, Elliot, Machias, Gaius, Jusis (Crow weasels his way out of responsibility one too many times)

34.   You’re Fired – Sara & Class 7  (Sara is very late and rumors abound)

35.   Fine China – Laura & Fie vs Angelica & Millium  (Laura defends Fie’s honor)

36.   Resurrection Men – Emma & Elliot  (Emma and Elliot practice their arts in private)

37.   And When the Sky Was Opened – Sara & Neihardt  (A sudden rainstorm forces foes together)

38.   Bedside Manner – Tita & Agate   (Tita cooks the greatest meal she’s ever made)

39.   Just a Little Too Late – Josette & Joshua x Estelle (Josette and Estelle are compared by the rest of the Capula family)

40.   Public Displays of Affection – Gaius x Jusis  (Gaius doesn’t realize Jusis is uncomfortable with the stares)

41.   Edelweiss (Noble Purity) – Jusis x Rean  (Jusis wonders if he’ll ever be as noble as Rean)

42.   Last Resort – Estelle & Olivier  (Estelle threatens Olivier during a vacation at Valleria Lake)

43.   Let Down Your Long Hair! – Laura & Her Fangirls  (Laura gets an unexpected birthday gift)

44.   Deathbed – Cassius x Lena (Cassius is used to sleeping in a lot of places, but not an empty bed)

45.   The One That Got Away – Kenneth & Rean (Kenneth tries to teach Rean that fishing is a lot like romance)

[mcktub]

    was   it   wrong   of   her   to   doubt   his   words   ?   possibly,   but   she   felt   she   was   entitled   to   after   being   lied   to   for   the   entirety   of   their   relationship.   maybe   it   would've   been   different   if   he'd   been   upfront   from   the   beginning,   maybe   it   wouldn't.   he   had   never   given   her   a   chance   to   make   that   choice,   instead   allowing   viviènne   to   fall   for   someone   she   later   found   out   she   knew   nothing   about.   yet,   despite   all   of   it,   she   could   not   bring   herself   to   be   as   hard   on   him   as   she'd   imagined   she   would   in   case   this   reunion   happened.   “   as   long   as   you   mean   it…   hope   it   works   out   for   you.   ”   she   did,   it   was   a   fact.   there's   only   a   certain   level   of   disdain   heartache   can   bring   her   to;   wishing   misfortune   on   someone   was   many   levels   above   her   max.   “   i   dont-   ”   she   sighed,   unsure   of   how   to   proceed.   “   see   how   that's   possible.   ”   wasn't   the   way   that   phrase   ended   when   she   first   started   it,   instead   a   much   nicer   version   of   it.   the   sentiment   real,   however:   they'd   likely   run   into   each   other   far   more   often   if   actively   trying   to   avoid   it.   it's   just   the   way   the   world   operates.   “   i   guess   it   is.   this   is   actually   my   second   one.   i,   uh,   have   one   already.   in   france.   ”   as   he   likely   would   remember   her   dreaming   aloud   about.   it   was   back   when   she   first   started   allowing   herself   to   dream   about   these   things   too. 

guilt plagues him for many things, more so the ones people wouldn't expect rather than the more obvious wrongs in his life. how things were left with her may very well be one of his biggest regrets. it was never his intention to lie, for things to end so dramatically. he'd had all good intentions, a glimmer of hope — life, on the other hand, held a different plan for him. cassius let's out a slow breath, shoulders shrugging. " i don't know, life on the straight and narrow, i guess. i found some legit work in construction. just taking it day by day. " and while things are going good and he hopes it stays that way, there will forever be doubt in his mind, a voice telling him that he isn't cut out for this, that he was always destined to stay in the dirt he'd been born in. her words cut deep, and he nods, gaze diverted. " fair enough. i'll keep it in mind for next time we run into each other, unless you'd rather i stay as far away from you as possible. " difficult in a town where running into someone seems to common, but if it's something that will make her feel more comfortable, he's willing to try. when she tells him her reasons for being here, something a lot like pride flashes in his gaze, gone as quick as it comes. " yeah ? that's a pretty big deal, " a pause, brief, tries to think of the right words to say because he's sick of messing everything up, " i hope it all works out. but if you're behind it, i've no doubt it will. "

[icantrememberwhoiwaslastdecember]

kotlc oneshot

TW: death, suicide

i dont really like this but oh well

(also! im not justifying cassius' actions, this was just a little thing i wrote :3)

25 Years Ago

Cassius had always tried to be a good parent.

He remembered his own father far too well- the nights spent alone in his room after being scolded for zoning out in classes, how he had never really gotten to spend quality time with his parents.

So he wanted to be the best father possible for young Vivia.

Vivia, his beautiful ten year old daughter, had the most astounding eyes, pale blue ones that could draw you in and keep one trapped there for eternity. Paired with her dimples and bright smile, there was nothing to hate about the girl.

Cassius was, that day, sitting on the couch in his apartment. It was the one he and Gisela shared with their daughter. There were three bedrooms- one for Gisela and him, one for Vivia and a guest room. Vivia didn’t spend a lot of time in her room, however. She seemed to always linger around her parents, although Gisela tried to distance herself more.

Cassius made sure he was there for Vivia whenever he could. He cooked her favourite meals sometimes, just to see the delighted grin that spread across her face when she saw the results. Other times, he took her out to stroll through the streets of Atlantis, and look at the pet stores. 

Cassius was then shaken out of his thoughts by a certain blonde-haired girl.

“Dad!” Vivia smiled brightly. “I finished the book you gave me! See?” She showed him the book he had left her the other night to read if she wanted. It was a short novel- under two hundred pages, but still exciting. It was about humans, which had always seemed to fascinate Vivia. 

“That’s good, darling,” Cassius said, as she climbed onto his lap and he held her close. “Do you want me to buy you another?”

At this suggestion, Vivia nodded eagerly. “Yes, please!”

With a chuckle, Cassius ruffled her hair, earning himself a pouty look from his daughter. “I’ll get you another from the bookstore down the road,” He decided. “They have a whole section, you know.”

Vivia’s eyes lit up. “Can we get allll of them?” She asked, bouncing up and down on his lap. Cassius shook his head fondly. “We don’t want them to run out of stock, Vivi! I’ll buy you three more to keep you entertained for a bit, okay?”

His daughter still seemed ecstatic to hear this, and she stood up in front of him. “Thanks, Dad!”

Cassius smiled softly as Vivia ran off. He loved this girl with all his heart, that was for sure.

The next day, Cassius and Vivia were on their way to the bookstore they had been speaking of- Lady Lyra’s Literature Haven. It was a store that had been around for years now- Cassius could vaguely remember coming here when he was a teenager with his few friends that he had at that time.

He smiled wistfully at those memories. He missed those days, sometimes, just hanging out with Luc, Kerry and-

Cassius willed the last names to leave his mind. He didn’t think about those two much anymore. Not after what happened during their Elite Levels…

He forced himself to focus back on Vivia, who was gazing around curiously as they entered the bookstore. He guided his daughter over to the section he had been speaking of yesterday- it was dedicated to fantasy, and there was a small selection of books written about humans and their adventures.

“Look!” Vivia gasped, pointing at one of the covers. “It’s a human!” 

Cassius smiled softly, his heart melting at how excited his daughter looked. “Yes,” He nodded. “They don’t always have blue eyes like us, do they?”

Vivia shook her head as she took the book off the shelf. Cassius picked out two more books for her, after skimming through the blurb on the back to make sure they’d be appropriate for a ten-year-old.

Once the selection was finished, Cassius led the bouncing Vivia to the front of the store, where there was a tired-looking woman sitting in front of a desk. Cassius requested to buy the three books, handed the money to the employee and then set off with Vivia.

If only they knew.

Cassius had begun walking back to the apartment when he felt Vivia’s hand slip out of his own. He sighed softly as he turned towards his daughter to tell her gently to stay with him, but froze.

Vivia’s mouth was covered by somebody’s hand as she was yanked backwards into one of the many Atlantic alleyways.

Cassius immediately darted after his daughter.

“Get back here,” He snapped. “Don’t-”

He was interrupted by the sight in front of him. Vivia was being held against a person’s chest tightly. The said person was clad in black- a dark cloak, tall boots and long but thin gloves. Cassius couldn’t see the person’s face. Damn addlers, he thought to himself.

“Do. Not. Touch. Her,” He said in a cold voice.

The person chuckled darkly, before speaking. “I don’t think I want to do that,” They whispered. Their voice was weirdly distorted, but it had an ever so familiar touch that Cassius couldn’t quite recognise. 

“What are you going to do to her?” Cassius demanded. He was hiding his panic and worry for his daughter under a mask of anger.

“Oh, Cassius,” They said Cassius in such a tone that almost made him wonder if he really knew this person.

He didn’t take the time to think and lunged forward, but the cloaked figure sidestepped with another soft laugh. “Oh, Cassius… ever the impulsive one…”

Vivia tried to call out for her father, but her mouth was still being covered and her voice was muffled.

“Don’t you dare-” Cassius tried to say, but once again he was interrupted. 

“Silence.”

Cassius tried to speak but found he couldn’t. Then, as if it was against his own will, he was backing away, pressing himself against a wall.

Mesmer, he thought. A Mesmer, just like-

Cassius couldn’t bear to think that it was his old friend that was holding his daughter captive. But the person dropped something and for a flash of a moment Cassius saw a lock of blond hair before the addler was retrieved.

Cassius went deathly pale. No, no, no… This couldn’t be happening, not G-

“I’m going to make her choke herself,” The person whispered. “She’s going to wrap her hand around her throat and she’s going to die a painful, painful death, Cassius…”

“Don’t!” Cassius managed to scream before he was silenced yet again. But he couldn’t let this happen to his darling Vivia- who was looking more freaked out by the moment-. He couldn’t.

It was too late.

Vivia’s eyes widened as she unwillingly raised her hands towards her throat. Her hands wrapped around her small neck and Cassius couldn’t even cry out as she began to squeeze.

Tears fell from Cassius’ eyes, and he couldn’t care enough to stop them. Vivia looked terrified- so, so terrified as she fought against the Mesmer. 

Vivia’s face was paling, then it began turning a different colour entirely. It went from ghastly white to pale purple to-

The figure released her mental hold on both Vivia and Cassius just as Vivia’s legs gave out from beneath her. Cassius ran forward, desperate to save his daughter. 

“Vivia, Vivi, darling,” He whispered, cradling her head gently. “It’s okay, Dad’s here, you’re going to be safe, okay?”

Vivia’s pale blue eyes blinked up at him one last time before they fluttered closed. She mumbled a faint ‘Dad…’ before she drew in a rattling breath and all was still.

Cassius screamed.

It was a sound of pure fury, of grief, of hate.

He buried his face in Vivia’s hair, resisting the urge to shake her. He knew she wouldn’t answer.

“You did this!” Cassius yelled at the figure. “You murdered my daughter!”

The figure just chuckled softly. “You should know better than to get attached to children, my love…”

Then they were gone, disappearing as quickly as Vivia’s life had.

After that day, Cassius made a promise to himself.

He wouldn’t let this happen again. He wouldn’t get attached. 

He wouldn’t love ever again.

[yamania-uttlc-kikiturkos]

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[mcktub]

    of   course   he   did.  everyone   lived   in   palmview   at   this   point,   she   figured.   the   entire   world   population   all   in   one   town.   she   smiled   tightly,   nodding   her   head   because   she   had   no   idea   how   else   to   reply.   but,   thankfully,   the   words   he   used   to   complement   his   answer   gave   her   something   to   say   back.   “   define   fresh   start.   ”   probably   not   the   best   thing   to   say   in   that   situation   but,   in   moments   like   these,   viviènne   lost   any   sort   of   filter   she   might   have   stopping   her   from   saying   the   wrong   things   at   the   wrong   time   and   words   just   came   out.   the   situation   could   only   get   worse   when   he   decided   moving   closer   was   a   good   idea.   she   didn't.   looking   from   the   ground   where   he   took   a   step   to   his   face   and   then   blinking   rapidly.   “  the   elephant.   ”  she   stated.   “   you're   stepping   on   him.   ”   oh,   god,   she   sounded   like   a   child.   “   yeah,   well,   that's   only   doable   if   we're   far   away   from   each   other.   you   can't   talk   to   me   and   expect   me   to   act   like   i   don't   know   you.   especially   after   what   happened.   ”  because   she   had   never   been   very   good   at   masking   her   feelings   and,   fuck,   did   she   have   a   lot   of   those   when   it came   to   this   situation.   “  yeah.   i   guess.   opening   a   restaurant   here.   ”  what   she   didn't   know   was   why   she   was   telling   him   that.

he's not good at this — he never has been. despite his chequered past, he's reserved by nature. stoic. doesn't always know the right thing to say unless he's scribbling it down onto letters FOREVER UNSENT. it often appears to people that he doesn't care, that he's indifferent, but the truth couldn't be more opposite. in fact, most of his wrongs had been the cause of him trying to do right, in his own way, for the people he cared for. " i live here now, " he responds, gaze faltering for a moment before his eyes lock onto hers, a sweep of familiarity washing over him. he'd never been worthy of her time, that he's always know. is reminded of it now as he soaks up how beautiful she has, and always appears to be. " kind of meant to be a fresh start, i guess, " cassius shrugs before hands are stuffed into pockets, and he's taking a step closer, hesitant in case she'd rather he stayed far away. " i'll be honest, v, wasn't exactly sure if you'd want me to address it. the way we left things, i figured you'd rather forget i was ever someone you knew. " and she still might after this conversation. " you're in palmview now ? is that for a work thing, or . . . ? " it dawns on him then, that they'll likely be seeing more of one another. only makes him hope this conversation doesn't take a turn for THE WORST.