#🧁————CERRIN

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3 / 4 / 8 / N3O

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"Don't worry. I can handle a weapon like this." Vio's wack morals aside, Cerrin wasn't known as a "weapons ace" for nothing. He may not have used lighter weapons very often, but he had no doubt that he could adapt pretty quickly -- As long as he wasn't made to use something like an Inkbrush, it should be fine.

He then followed Vio without hesitation, landing in the final area shortly after him. The place seemed familiar, but his memory was still coming up pretty blank.

"Almost there..." he mused aloud, looking upward in hopes of spotting an easy way to ascend to the highest possible point. Everything seemed so surreal, with floating platforms and the vague feeling that he had been here before.

Still, he continued to look around, eventually finding a tall floating platform that was close and low enough for his Splattershot to reach. Then, pulling the trigger on the gun, he covered the platform with Ink before he simply jumped up to swim up the side. When he reached the top he returned to his Octoling form, and gave Vio a smile.

"Let's go."

"I know it ain't your style-- But I grabbed the first thing in my locker. Who knows, if you find some baddies you can just yank their weapon outta their hands. Or find a weapon lying around and use it."

Basically, beat the ink outta possible hypnotized enemy (if there were anymore of them) and steal. While it was usually the first part of the whole heroing gig-- The strealing part wasn't usually in the job description. In Vio's case... stealing from Alterna and Grizzco was the norm. Because fuck that noise! It wouldn't be a Vio suggestion if it didn't mention sort of crime...

BUT ENOUGH about Vio's wack moral code. Vio walks up to a launch pad and then superjumps his way to the final area. Off he goes... reckless as always...

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@inkantation [from here]

A small chuckle escaped Cerrin's throat. He should have known Eden wouldn't let him go easily, hell, she rarely did after a long night like the one she had just come home from. Not that he minded, of course, but he did have things to do today -- Mainly, a double shift at Grizzco...

But, putting his life in danger for some extra cash just didn't seem too preferable right now, especially when the alternative option was more time with his precious girlfriend.

"Oh, alright." he said as he adjusted himself so he could wrap and arm around her more comfortably, a soft smile on his features. "I guess I can sacrifice a day of work to stay here with you."

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@ourple-octoling said: [ PERCH ] receiver sits on the counter while sender cooks. || Soft prompts!

"I don't know what you're making, but it smells better than it has any right to."

Cerrin sat atop Vio's kitchen counter, watching as the taller Octoling prepared a late lunch for them. Whatever he was making, it looked and smelled delicious, and Cerrin was getting just a little impatient to try it.

"I don't suppose you'd be willing to give me an early taste?" he asked, hoping his boyfriend would indulge him just this once.

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Vio's a girl now?

...Nope, he's not staring, mouth agape, completely at a loss for words because fuck she's still gorgeous. Definitely not.

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The pink Octoling laughed softly at Vio's remark. "Well, I think you are. Enough to earn you a nice meal, at the very least."

He enjoyed spoiling the other, especially when it came to making him food. Cerrin loved to cook for people, and being able to give his boyfriend a nice meal when he had the time to come all the way to Inkopolis made him even happier to have the taller Octoling visit.

"I wouldn't mind cooking for you more often, y'know." he continued after another few bites of the stew. "All you have to do is give me a call and I'll gladly come by and make something."

"Special? I'm not that special."

You're just spoiling him, Cerrin. And well... Good. The guy works too hard and he deserves it. Managing like three jobs at once, the guy can never find anytime to relax. So, make him feel special! Even if Vio doesn't think he deserves such treatment.

Anyways, he digs into the stew. Letting the warmth envelop his body... Oh, yes, this is what he definitely needed after traveling to a much colder climate.

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‖ ♥︎ 》 hey guys it's like 1:40am and i should be sleeping but instead i drew this

‖ ♥︎ 》 he sneepy

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‖ ♥︎ 》 how do i good backgrounds

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@ourple-octoling said: "You should try drinkin' with me. Just once-- I'll make you an easy drink for you so you won't feel like shit..!" for cerrin... he just wants him to drink with him at least once...

"I appreciate the offer, Vio, I really do, but... I'm a total lightweight. It's actually almost hilarious, how badly I tolerate alcohol."

Was he afraid of embarrassing himself? Absolutely! He wasn't lying when he said he was a lightweight -- He could barely handle a few drinks without turning into a giggly, goofy mess! Or a sad, sobbing mess. Depended on his mood going into it.

But he didn't want Vio to see him like that! It would be completely mortifying, and he'd probably never live it down...

"I don't think you'd want to deal with my stupid, giggly, drunk self, haha..."

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A content hum escaping him as Eden plays with his hair, Cerrin returns her kiss once more — This time, however, it’s deeper, more passionate, the hand that held her waist now gently cupping her cheek. Blue eyes gently flutter shut as he pulls her as close as he can, the feeling of her body against his filling him with a pleasant warmth.

He wants this moment to last forever, but alas, he eventually needs to pull back for air. His arm slowly finds its way back around her waist, before another hum passes his lips as he gently nuzzles her.

「I promise I’ll never stop loving you,」 he whispers, his lips curled into a sweet smile. 「In this life, and the next.」

Pressed against Cerrin, Eden feels a wave of comfort smooth her over. His reassurances, the gripping of her shoulders and holding her so tight, they leash back all the anxieties that bite at her heels. Eden finally wraps her arms around him, around the barrel of his chest, and one hand snaking up to play with his hair.

With a tone deeply nostalgic, Eden says, 「 If I'm the sun, then you're my diamond sky, bringing light even in the dark. 」

With that, she pushes her chin up, and captures his lips. Only for a moment, with a little, wide smile on her lips. 「 I love you too, Cerrin. 」

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[Cerrin picks up his phone, hastily texting Ursula...]

"Well... I guess that counts as remembering something..."

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"Sooooo... What Splatfest teams are you all choosing?"

"Wisdom."

"Courage, duh!"

"...Wisdom."

"So, I'm alone on Power, huh?"

"Uh... I picked Power too..."

"........."

"Seriously? Awesome!"

"Whaaaat? That doesn't seem like you, Cerrin."

"I thought you'd be more of a Courage type, to be honest..."

"Really? I mean, I don't think it's that out of charact--"

"You picked it because you think that Ganondorf character is attractive, didn't you."

".........Maybe."

"What?! You only picked Power because you're thirsty?!"

"So? Ursula did the same thing."

"Excuse you, it isn't my fault they made Zelda perfect."

"You have to be joking..."

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@ourple-octoling (from here)

Cerrin's eyes widened when Vio moved his hair to reveal a scar, streaking across his back. It looked like, at one point, it had been bad, painful being a understatement to its severity. He could tell the taller Octoling didn't want him to know the story behind it, but Cerrin couldn't help himself when he saw Vio flinch -- His fingers instinctively touched it again, a concerned look washing over his features as his voice came out on a soft whisper,

"Who hurt you...?"

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"The last 30 seconds of a Turf War match is the only time that actually matters."

That was an almost unspoken mentality among many Turf players, and Cerrin was no exception. Sure, these types of matches were largely considered to be casual for the pink Octoling, but he still took them pretty seriously. He had just taken out a member of the opposing team, and was pulling back a bit to charge another barrage of shots from his Heavy Splatling Deco, his gaze laser-focused on a certain opponent that was across the map...

...Until a loud scream sounded from above, pulling his and a few other players' attention away from the match and to the strange figure that seemed to be falling from the sky.

"Is... Is that a per--" Cerrin didn't get to finish his thought -- The mystery person plummeted straight onto him, causing him to let go of his weapon and hit the ground right as the final seconds ticked down and a whistle signaled the match's end.

He let out a small groan as his teammates cautiously surrounded him, the three of them both curious and a bit wary about the mystery girl who had nearly crushed their star player.

Squids and Androids

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The Turf War was heating up in the middle of the Mahi-Mahi Resort, the spectators were absolutely going wild! The other team was attempting one last push to gain the center stage, trying to slather the map with as much ink as they could before the last minute was up! No one wanted to give the other team an inch, all eyes on the battleground…and all unaware of a strange portal opening up right above the stage. 

Fortunately this breach in the space-time continuum wouldn’t last long, as all it took was one small figure falling through before it closed up. But who was this newcomer? Was it an invader? An eldritch horror? No, it was….a certain android lass currently trying to think of a way to break her fall. All she needed to do was stay calm and-

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!” Nevermind, she’s just freaking out…fortunately for her, there was something below that was gonna break her fall. Just a certain unlucky octo-boy….Cerrin! Iiiiincoming~! 

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[Cerrin falls silent for a short while, debating on how much about his past he should tell...]

"Well, I don't remember much about my childhood. Y'know, the whole amnesia thing..."

"Yeah, I remember your sister mentioning something about that..."

"I mean, I do remember bits and pieces, like abusive parents and being a soldier."

"That alone is messed up..."

"I think the worst of it, though, was everything that happened in the Deepsea Metro. The amnesia, a psycho A.I., all those test chambers... All I can remember is the anxiety, getting my ass handed to me by a bunch of -- Cod, I don't even know what to call them... Zombie soldiers? -- and the ink tank that exploded on me every time I failed..."

"Wait, zombies? A psycho A.I.?? And you exploded?? More than once??"

"Yup. Got a pretty gnarly scar on my back from it and everything, haha..."

"Oh my cod..."

"It's... in the past."

"Dude, that's terrible. So much worse than anything I've--"

[Cerrin puts his hand on Dion's shoulder.]

"Please don't say that. Trauma is trauma, no matter the size or severity."

"Y-Yeah..."

"...For what it's worth, I think your parents are terrible for treating you the way they do."

"........."

[Cerrin laughs a little.]

"And, if you ever need a new phone... I'll see what Ruby can do."

[Dion chuckles as well, and shakes his head.]

"Haha... Thanks."

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‖ ♥︎ 》 figured i’d share this bc eden ( @inkantation ) and cerrin are so sweet that my cavities are getting cavities—

‖ ♥︎ 》 tbh i think i’m gonna die from how cute they are tHANKS A LOT CASS—