#Carmine never apologized though…

[im-no-jedi]

GUYS

OMG

I brought out Ogerpon to battle Terapagos as an act of “motivation” to get Kieran to help me

he ended up joining the battle after Ogerpon was in the red zone (I healed her afterwards), and he even ended up getting the final blow on Terapagos!!

I didn’t plan this at all!! I had no idea what was gonna happen!! the poetic cinema of it all is making me crazy!!!!

[clanwarrior-tumbly]

Hope you dont mind an angsty request but

Can i request Kieran, Carmine, and Drayton see (or heard for Drayton’s part) the reader in a comatose state after taking the blow that was meant for Kieran when Terapagos went out of control. Like they, in the moment, sacrifice themself for Kieran and was somehow still standing after taking the hit but after they caught Terapagos, they immediatley fainted and havent woken up ever since.

(Btw i enjoy your posts!)

Ough this hurts, it's an absolutely devastating concept <//3

(and thank you!!!)

.....

Kieran

Instead of summoning your 'raidon, you shoved him aside and took the full brunt of the tera energy-infused blast, not caring what happened to you.

As long as he was safe.

He couldn't understand why you'd do this for him.

Even after going on that angry tirade about you, even after he caught Terapagos with a master ball solely to "get even" with you....you chose to save his life when you could've just saved yourself, Carmine, and Briar.

How could you be so kind and selfless to someone like him? Who's done nothing but talk about how much he envied you?

And somehow you're still standing, convincing him to fight by your side so you could both quell the legendary's fury.

Seeing the light return to his eyes made you smile as your pokemons' combined strength defeated it, with Kieran deciding to let you properly catch it.

What nobody expected, though, was for you to pass out shortly after you picked up the pokeball you used..

Your 'raidon got everybody safely out of Area Zero, but you still haven't woken up and were rushed to the hospital.

The attack left you in a comatose-like state, according to doctors, and there's no telling when you'll awaken...if ever.

There was overwhelming tera energy coming from your body, which caused any Pokémon within the room to start terastalizing themselves. So you had to be isolated, having only human visitors.

Of course, Kieran was the most devastated.

Now he might never get the chance to apologize to you..and it's all because he got obsessed with defeating you and was willing to use a dangerous legendary to do just that.

This was all his fault.

If you were to die thinking he still hated you...he'd never forgive himself.

He definitely doesn't wanna think about you reincarnating into a Phantump and haunting him for the rest of his life.

He visits as often as he can, holding your hand while he talks to you.

While he's not sure if you could even hear what he was saying, but somehow he believes you're listening.

"I went too far, [y/n]..I only ever wanted to be like you. But instead I....I-I did this to you. I did this to someone who still believed in me. Someone who still saw me as....a-as a friend..." His voice breaks, never having felt such remorse in his entire life. "I'm so, so sorry...please wake up soon."

Although he had let go of his bitterness towards you entirely, his bad sleeping/eating habits are still there, and there's not much that anybody can do to help him cope.

With every visit, he grows more desperate for a positive update on your condition, chatting with you and always ending with a plea for you to wake up.

Hell, he's even willing to become friends with Drayton again if that's what it took to see your eyes open.

When you do finally awaken after the tera energy readings have dropped to practically zero, you see Kieran asleep in the chair beside you, his hair messy and reminiscent of what it looked like a year ago.

You muster up enough strength to lightly ruffle it, and that's what makes him jerk awake, shocked.

At first he thinks he's still dreaming when he sees you're now conscious...but when the doctors confirm you're gonna make a full recovery, he just collapses into your waiting arms and sobs into your shoulder, having held back all of his tears until now.

You simply comfort him, reassuring that you didn't blame him at all.

It was you who chose to sacrifice yourself.

And you'd do it all over again.

Carmine

Seeing you take that devastating hit for her brother shocked her to her very core...and even moreso when you were still standing despite the powerful blast.

But when you pass out shortly after capturing Terapagos, she's quick to snap Briar for pushing Kieran to terastalize it, blaming her for the reason this all happened.

She doesn't care if she gets in trouble for backtalking a teacher.

Her obsession with this "hidden treasure" ended up hurting a student, someone she was supposed to protect...and now you may never wake up.

At the hospital, Carmine sometimes visits you alongside her brother, and other times the two go in separately, leaving their pokemon outside.

When it's just her, she mostly talks about how Kieran has been doing, mentioning how you literally brought the light back into his eyes and how he wasn't some battle-crazed stranger anymore.

You saved him in more ways than one, and she cries a little just thinking about that, wishing you'd wake up and see that he was willing to let go of the past.

Whether it takes days or weeks, she never stops visiting you.

What you did for her brother was noble...and something she wishes she could've been brave enough to do.

The day you finally wake up and start to remember everything, Carmine quickly tries to cover up the fact she was crying.

But when you start talking, she's quick to breakdown as she (lightly) berated you for doing something so reckless, making you swear to NEVER do that again.

Soon Kieran rushes in the moment he hears you're awake..and he starts crying, too.

You just comfort the two siblings in your groggy half-asleep state, wondering how you'll tell them that this wasn't your first near-death experience...

Drayton

All he hears is that you were involved in an accident down in Area Zero...and it feels like a punch to the gut when he learns it put you into a coma.

Now he wishes he went with you. Maybe he could've kept an eye on Kieran just in case he did anything stupid for the sake of defeating you in-battle.

But he didn't, and that's exactly what ends up happening.

Despite not knowing all the details, he 100% believes Kieran is at fault for your condition.

Even though Drayton only knew you for a short time, he cared enough to frequently visit your room, trying to stay his chill and relaxed self while he talks to you about whatever came to mind (in case you were listening, he didn't want you to worry over him).

But it gets harder with every passing day and no clear confirmation on when (and if) you'll wake up.

Carmine was afraid he was going to strangle Kieran if he saw him...

Yet whenever they so-happen to visit you at the exact same time, words are seldom exchanged between the two.

Although Drayton will often glare at him, thinking to himself "only now he's sorry?"

Even so, he doesn't verbalize it.

There's no bitter reminders of what Kieran did. No petty insults to get the other ex-champion riled up.

They just sit in silence, although seeing the tears in the younger boy's eyes and the way he holds your hand made Drayton's gaze less icy the more he saw it.

Whenever you wake up, he's one of the first to know and brought you a Dragonite plushie as a gift, relieved to see you talking, his eyes slightly stinging and a huge smile on his face.

Once you recover more, he'll ask you what you remembered of Area Zero....and becomes shocked after you explained everything that happened down there.

All this time, he thought Kieran used Terapagos to attack you directly, but to learn it actually got out of control and turned its back on him??? And you chose to push him out of the way???

Drayton isn't sure if you're brave or dumb, but he's glad you're okay now.

When Kieran comes in, he leaves you both be to update the Elite Four, although he'll be back to help you on the long road to recovery.

[shiny-kaibernyte]

Avahjdiaksvvxhsx this blog is so silly in a good way

As much as I love toothpaste, edgy onion deserves some love as well

Can I get hcs of Kieran x reader set after the end of Indigo Disk where Kieran and the reader's rekindled friendship slowly grows into romance over time? I just think the idea is cute

Your wish is my command!💜💜

Pokémon Headcannons | Kieran (Post-game Romance)

Pokémon Scarlett and Violet DLC Spoilers ahead!

Warnings: mild obsessive behaviour. Kieran being a sweet bean

SPOILER WARNING For The ending of The indigo disk

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After the whole Ogerpon, Terapagos, situation was finally over, the guild Kieran felt was unfathomable. The people he had hurt, the things he had said to everyone he cared about were weighing on him more than they ever did before.

So when he had practically yelled at you to forgive him on the bridge to the academy. To see your smile once more, to know after everything he had done you’d forgiven him! His only friend had forgiven him after all of this. Not a chance was he letting this go, not a second time. You are his best friend and he’s making sure he doesn’t lose your trust or you again.

Getting your forgiveness was pretty easy, as for the others… that was more of a challenge. Carmine never really held a grudge, Kieran’s her brother she cares for him! Drayton forgave him quite quickly, though he still holds a grudge against him for what he’s done, and will remind him of this if he slips out of it again. 

It took weeks for Crispin and Lacey to forgive him, so much persuasion, apologies, gifts, everything under the sun so they would even remotely forgive him. So many times he wanted to give up, thinking he had failed them as he had himself. But with your constant motivation and joy, he continued trying to gain they’re trust again, for you.

His grades began shooting up as well. He began actually focusing more on the Pokémon world and the people around him instead of his obsession with getting stronger. Which caused Amarys to admit to him how proud she was of him. Be it stoically.

After some time he was even able to earn Ogerpon' s love and trust, becoming good friends with the adorable Pokémon. 

Kieran had even begun spending a lot more time with you, going on shiny hunts with you, catching Pokémon with you and just genuinely wanting to be around you! It reminded him of how he felt back on Kitagami, the joy he felt running around doing all those challenges with you. 

But it also brought back some feelings he had bottled away. Feelings he never thought would resurface, and yet, running around the Terrarium with you, running through the stories of your adventures in Paldea with him. He wanted nothing more than to just hold you.

Little did he know you felt the same.

It wasn’t until a few months after that he finally mustered up the courage. And by that I mean Carmine practically dragged him to you and demanded he tell you how he felt. Much to your confusion.

But he does confess telling you straight up how he felt, how much you make his heart ache when you're not around, how seeing you so focused on catching a Pokémon makes his face go all red and warm. How your focused battle face was so refreshing to him, your smile being the cutest thing in the world to him.

Granted he stumbled over every word, the old shy Kieran you knew before, showing his face one last time.

When you plant a kiss on his cheek, followed by a hug, he knew your feelings were mutual and he couldn’t help but smile a beaming smile, hugging you for the first time in so long. And he was never letting this moment go. And never again was he letting you slip from his grasp again.

[razorblade180]

What is love?

Carmine:Mom, how did you fall in love with dad?

Ruby:Oof, that question has no real answer.

Carmine:You don’t love him?

Ruby:Not what I said in the slightest. Why would you even- I meant there was no single instance!

Carmine:Oh…

Ruby:We bonded as friends and relied on each other physically, emotionally, mentally; at some point it just sorta hit me how happy he made me and that life without him would be so…miserable. I can’t think of a single person that I’d want in my life like this other than your father.

Carmine:Hmmm, yep, don’t really get it. Sounds nice though.

Ruby:What’s with the interest in love? You like Aero or something?

Carmine:….*looks away*

Ruby:…Awwww, my baby~

Carmine:Stop! None of that. It’s not love. Honestly I don’t fucking get it. I just know he’s important to me and it pisses me off to see him struggle.

Ruby:He’s kinda your first friend. It’s natural to feel that way. You do know he likes you, right?

Carmine:I’m aware. It’s interesting. He got mad at me for calling him out on it and wasn’t really happy about me asking for help with a case.

Ruby:Carmine it sounds like you might be taking advantage of him a little.

Carmine:But he likes to help me. He gets more upset when I do something crazy and without involving him.

Ruby:….

Carmine:What!?

Ruby:Nothing. I’m just wondering if I was this dense back then. *pats head* You want things okay between you?

Carmine:Yes.

Ruby:Then openly express your thoughts. Tell him how you feel and have an honest conversation.

Carmine:But that’s what I- isn’t that what’s been happening!? I’ve never hid anything from him; aside y’know, my eyes.

Ruby:Have you told him you care about his safety and like spending time with him.

Carmine:Y…Yes? No? I mean, isn’t that obvious? I wouldn’t fight thugs messing with him or visit often of if I didn’t care.

Ruby:Sometimes you have to say those things. You know I love you, but i still tell you that you’re my little happily ever after. *hugs her* My sweet little rose.

Carmine:…I guess that makes sense. *hugs back* Okay, maybe your advice is pretty good.

Jaune:*walks in* Hello my two roses.

Ruby:Hello, the author of my fairy tale. My beloved.

Jaune:Your mother is trying to stop me from telling you she had a crush about two weeks after we met.

Ruby:Don’t listen to him! He weaves lies and tricks! I would never get attached that fast!

Carmine:You loved me instantly.

Ruby:That’s different!

Carmine:Did you fall for mom immediately?

Jaune:Nah I crushing on Weiss.

Carmine:Makes sense.

Ruby:What do you- I can’t even be upset honestly. Weiss had a 13 step skin care routine and I couldn’t be bothered to wash my hair some days.

Jaune:*hugs both* It just meant you spent more time with me. It was a long con.

Ruby:Thanks for the out but let’s be real, I was just lazy.

xxxxxx

Aero:*opens window*

Carmine:*sitting in a tree* In case it wasn’t obvious, I actually care how you perceive me.

Aero:Spell “perceive”

Carmine:*red* I also don’t like arguing. I care about your thoughts and emotions.

Aero:Okay? I figured. But like…can you actually apologize.

Carmine:…Oh! I didn’t- I’m sorry.

Aero:….

Carmine:I’m really sorry.

Aero:…..

Carmine:*lip quivers* Am I out of friends now?

Aero:Oh my god; shut up and come inside already before your density snaps the branch.

Carmine:You shouldn’t call the girl you like heavy. *crawls inside*

Aero:You’re doing this on purpose now.

Carmine:Little bit. *hugs him*

Aero:!? You don’t like hugs.

Carmine:Yeah, but you do. So why not?

Aero:…You’re so weird. *hugs her with wings*

Carmine:Okay, if all hugs were this cool I might change my opinion.

[radioisntdead]

Ok. So…you can’t just put potential Rosie HeadCanons in my face like that and NOT expect me to start gushing girl.

Rosie with a reader who has a powerful instant regeneration ability. Just imaging they chop off a limb or some fingers and offer them up to Rosie like - “Flame grilled or Sushi?”

Being cute while she’s devouring their pinkie finger while having tea, and reader is SO nonchalant about it.

Good evening my dear! Rosie is just munchin' on the reader like a snack.

Warnings!!

Cannibalism [Fun fact, this is one of the main warnings in the fics I write, out of context this is concerning, EVEN WITH CONTEXT ITS KINDA CONCERNING??] mild gore for obvious reasons, temporary self mutilation??? The seasoning of limbs I don't know but this gets weird, as per usual this more then likely isn't proofread, I wrote headcanons and a drabble but this is somewhat short my apologies!

You and Rosie's relationship is odd to say the least, I mean y'all are in hell but still, but it's healthier then the majority of relationships down there,

I imagine you just carry around like a butcher knife so whenever Rosie is hungry you just go CHOP and hand her your hand or something,

Also if you carry around a bag I imagine you put some seasonings and sauces in for her to choose as well, because unseasoned meat is gross.

Rosie seems like the type to season her food.

The first time you popped off a limb you did with without warning and almost scared Rosie half to double death!

Give the gal a warning and tell her that you can regenerate limbs! She did enjoy munching on it afterwards though!

If you're an overlord you supply her with snacks at meetings,

She just whispers to you that she's hungry and that after the meeting you should get a meal,

And then you with zero discretion chop off a finger and offer it to her,

Carmilla Carmine wasn't pleased, neither were the other overlords [excluding Alastor, he finds it entertaining] and that's saying something since they've more then likely done horrendous things to get to their overlord status.

Rosie however is pleased with the snack, she would prefer if you didn't get blood on the table though,

Maybe in advance you go chop chop and put fingers in a Ziploc bag and hand it to her like it's baby carrots.

Less mess that way,

During tea time I imagine you do prep work in advance so you have an assortment of your fingers in different flavors, so your hand is mess free to be able to hold Rosie's hand while sipping tea,

Or maybe having a picnic, you just pop off an arm and thinly slice it and put it in a little sandwich, maybe some type of dessert? I don't know

Similar to the Alastor biting headcanons I did, Rosie bites you,

But unlike Alastor she doesn't just break skin, she takes CHUNKS OUT, I image you either have a really REALLY REALLY high pain tolerance or you can't feel pain because this has to be painful.

Also you probably need to have towels nearby because this gets messy, like it looks like a murder scene, but without the murder.

You are a snack, literally, a walking talking snack that Rosie adores with all her cannibalistic heart.

....................

You hummed as Rosie sat nearby sipping tea, it was a decent day in hell, the sky was red, sinners were screaming in the distance, and you were pulling back a meat cleaver to provide more fingers,

"Rosie darling, Should I take out the bone or leave it in this time?"

"Leave it in, it gives the fingers a nice crunch!"

Rosie said looking at you, grinning her sharp teeth shining like a razer sharp knife, eyes like a endless void of pitch black that one could get lost in, you could wander in and never escape.

You were completely and utterly in love with her,

Giving a lovely smile back you nodded before ramming down the cleaver, spattering blood across the counter, you pulled your now fingerless hand back, giving it a slight shake before a swirl of black smoke covered it and within seconds you had fingers again, you pull back the cleaver to repeat the process, after all your beloved Rosie was hungry and five fingers wasn't much!

Good evening folks! Thank you for tuning in!

I never thought I would be writing cannibal x readers but here we are, anyways I'm still working through requests! I got a Found family Rosie, an parental Alastor, an angsty Velvette and another one that I can't remember but It's in the drafts! Also Alrighty tune in time!

[bennie-jerry]

My Beef with Wanda Maximoff - An MCU Rant

Sorry not sorry, I will ride the Wanda-ain't-shiitake train till the wheels are worn out. I do not care what her fangirls say. And if you're legitimately going to be so overly offended just from me disliking a FICTIONAL character, I highly suggest you click off, make some tea, and watch a Ghibli movie.

How many times does it need to be said? Just because someone suffers from some form of (small or big) trauma, IT DOESN’T GIVE THEM A PASS TO DO EVIL SH—

I really REALLY sincerely hope there's lore or bits I'm missing here (and if so, PLEASE tell me because I WANT to be wrong so BAD). But from what I know and remember, I feel as though I have every right to be disgusted with who Wanda is as a person.

It frustrates me so much how this carmine-colored narcissist will whine about people being scared of her, but she does stuff only a scary person WOULD do.

Purposefully setting the Hulk off so you could use him as a wrecking ball on innocent civilians in Johannesburg during Age of Ultron? Seems scary as heck.

Literally warping the universe itself to hunt and kill a teenager who did nothing to you during Multiverse of Madness? Seems scary as heck.

Brainwashing an ENTIRE town JUST so you can live in delusion about your man not being dead during Wandavision? Seems DOUBLE scary as heck.

Don't even try to defend what she did in Age of Ultron. Even if she supposedly didn't INTEND to have civilians killed, she sure as HECK didn't seem all too sorry that it happened. She wasn't ‘regretful’ that she did it. She was only ‘regretful' when Bruce confronted her on it. She has the nerve (the utter AUDACITY) to hate Tony Stark for the same CRAP that she does (if not worse, which let's be honest—it’s worse).

At least Tony Stark DIED out of an effort to save everyone, whereas Wanda usually tends to only help others when it benefits HER.

Wanda is nothing more than a Multiversal brat with a god-complex and no one can tell me otherwise. If something does not go 100% her way, she completely acts out and throws a reality-warping tantrum.

“Oh, but she tried to fix everything in Wandavision!”

Yeah, only after finding out she was BRAINWASHING people!

How the FREAK do you reality warp an ENTIRE town (especially at the large radius she used her magic) and expect NO one to be under mind control? Would you NOT try to fly around the premises to see if ANYONE else was there?

Once again, even if this was an example where she didn't INTEND for it to happen, then that proves another great flaw that she has.

Wanda hardly (if ever) thinks through her actions. And then when her actions bite her in the butt, she has the nerve to be surprised. Wanda almost never (and I'm being generous here) considers how her actions harm or affect others until it turns around and affects HER.

She did not deserve Vision, he was too good of a man for her, sorry not sorry.

Just the stuff she did BEFORE Multiverse of Madness ALONE is enough to not like her.

Let's not even get into the fact she never ACTUALLY apologized to Bruce Banner for everything she put him through. All she said at most when he confronted her is, “I know you're angry…”

Oh wow, REALLY? I couldn't POSSIBLY understand why Banner would EVER be angry at you for essentially brain-raping him (going into his mind and memories without his CONSENT) and using his worst fears against him to trigger Hulk so you could use him like a personal killing machine, further lessening the very few support systems he already HAD. She should feel grateful Banner didn't immediately throw her through a wall upon seeing her.

“But she became an avenger and helped them in Endgame!”

I could not give less of a DOOKIE about the fact she did that. Wanda fighting Thanos was literally the ONLY option she possibly had if she didn't wanna turn into dust along with the other half of the population. Sure, she also did it because she was forced to kill her boo BECAUSE of Thanos, but let's be honest—she would've had to fight him regardless. Her handing Thanos’ butt to him (while a very cool scene) doesn't prove JACK about her character.

The fact she ever BECAME an avenger after effectively traumatizing the MAJORITY of them is mind-boggling to me.

“Oh, I'm sorry I weaponized all of your traumas against you for my own personal gain because I wanted to work with a genocidal robot, can I join you guys?”

“Sure, Wanda! Come into the team and we'll pretend like you didn't do a darn thing!”

(The fact this isn't even ALL that she's done is absurd, I can still keep going—)

Don't even get me STARTED on Multiverse of Madness. And before anyone tries to say, “She did it so she could have a reality with her children!”

BRO, HER KIDS WEREN'T EVEN FREAKING REAL—

Wanda Freaking Maximoff wanted to murder a TEENAGER all for some children that were not even ACTUAL people. And when she did have them, didn't she make them FIGHT against the military in Wandavision or am I mistaken (which I VERY MUCH hope I am because what the he---)?

I do not care whatsoever what her reason is or what trauma she went through. Attempted murder of a minor (ESPECIALLY in this case, a minor who didn't even do anything) is inexcusable to me.

There is no way in frog fingers you guys are ACTUALLY trying to justify and/or downplay a grown ADULT trying to murder a CHILD (because that's what America was—a CHILD).

(Her and Miguel O'Hara would get along GREAT, when's the collab--)

And by then, she had ALREADY brutally murdered a whole bunch of people and probably corrupted the multiverse even FURTHER than she already had.

It wasn't until an ALTERNATE version of her (who ACTUALLY had her kids) told her to sit the [BLEEP] down (I'm paraphrasing here, but you get my drift).

Wanda is NOT a victim. Is she a good villain? Yes. But this witch isn't a victim. Not anymore at least. She doesn't apologize for her actions. She doesn't take responsibility. She doesn't reflect on what she does.

And even when she DOES finally do ANY of those things in ANY capacity, the damage is already done. In fact, it's not JUST done, it's also BURNT inside the oven causing smoke to go everywhere.

There is no rhyme or reason you could pull out that will convince me to be anything short of angry with this character and I'm so tired of her fans trying to defend her just because she was a lab rat and lost her man.

Once again, it's not bad to like a character that does awful stuff. But please, for sanity sake, STOP acting like they're a lost little angel BECAUSE you like them. I know they say "hurt people hurt people" but that still doesn't justify doing bad stuff just because bad things happened to YOU.

[zorosdimples]

kae.. bats my eyelashes at u… vampire diluc…

mondstadt’s wealthiest bachelor is elusive.

you’ve heard of his keen wit, of his business acumen, of his no-nonsense personality. his icy stare is enough to make grown men flounder before him, and greatly contrasts his irises, which glow and blaze like a fire. he’s more local legend than man; rumors swirl, spreading whispers that he can only be seen tending to his tavern or prowling his estate under the cover of darkness.

never in your wildest dreams did you think you would meet the wine magnate in the flesh.

but the local paper you work at is indebted to mr. ragnvindr. ever since he bought up all the ad space, he’s the only reason why the business is still afloat—why you still have a job. when your editor assigns you to write a feature about the businessman, you are told (under no uncertain terms) that the future of your journalism career will hinge on this piece.

so here you are, sitting across from diluc ragnvindr in his home office.

it took you weeks to get into contact with him. after sending countless letters and visiting both the winery and the angel’s share on a daily basis, your annoying presence was noted by his head housekeeper, adelinde. you had to do a significant amount of convincing to get her set up a formal meeting between you and her master; you made grandiose promises about the breadth and significance of this article—you hope you can live up to your words.

you shift uncomfortably in the tufted leather armchair across from your benefactor, his bone-chilling gaze almost too much to bear. it’s dark out, and while the room you’re in is windowless, you can picture lightning bugs flitting between rows of grapevines. you also can’t help but think of how unseemly it is for you to be here in the dead of night (though this was allegedly the only availability on his busy schedule). there’s a bottle of dandelion wine between you, two glasses half-filled with the carmine liquid, untouched.

mr. ragnvindr has an unsettling presence.

it isn’t that he’s unkind or cruel; rather, it’s his aura—thick and charged, almost magnetic. his hair is pulled into a high ponytail, a mane of flames cascading down his back. a high-necked coat, simple breeches, polished boots, and black leather gloves cover all the skin on his body, save for his face. his skin is smooth if not a little wan, a few pale scars the only imperfections you can make out in the low candlelight.

all in all, the interview goes well. diluc is polite, well-spoken, and thoughtful. he doesn’t scoff when you yawn in exhaustion, but instead apologizes for the hour of your meeting. when it’s time for you to wrap up your conversation, you switch gears.

“what do you like to do in your free time? in those rare moments when you aren’t working and have room to breathe?”

he contemplates your question for a moment before speaking. “moonlit strolls are one of my favorite pastimes. i enjoy the serenity of the grounds, the plants and nocturnal animals my silent companions.”

“would you call yourself a night owl, then?”

for the first time all evening, diluc smiles, his eyes crinkling. his lips pull back to reveal knife-sharp incisors that glisten in the gloom. you swallow at the sight.

“yes," he chuckles, voice full of mirth, "something like that.”

[usedtobethelegendcreator]

If we take both the pilot and the show into account, we get a very complicated picture of who, exactly, knows who and/or what Alastor is.

The Pilot

When Charlie is talking to Vaggie after answering the door, she says “The Radio Demon is at the door,” and she mimes a smile. She doesn’t know his name, just his title, and the fact that he smiles a lot. And when she goes back to the door, Alastor introduces himself by name.

Vaggie clearly knows who he is, and knows his name as well. She also knows some of his backstory. She tells Angel Dust that he’s a “violent monster of chaos” and that they shouldn’t get involved with him unless they want to “be erased”. This implies that Alastor is perfectly capable of destroying other demons—but the involvement of angelic steel is not known. Now, we have to take into account that Vaggie probably doesn’t know all of this personally, and doesn’t have the full story. In fact, she says something that might contradict the backstory we get in “Dad Beat Dad”: Vaggie says “They started calling him the Radio Demon,” as if everyone already knew it was him. Meanwhile, Mimzy says “That’s when Alastor revealed himself as the Radio Demon.” So—did everyone know from the get-go, or was it a reveal? More on that and Mimzy later.

Angel Dust, who has been in Hell longer than Vaggie, doesn’t know anything, saying that he isn’t “big on politics”.

Husk and Niffty obviously know what he is, considering he owns their souls, but Husk is terrified to the point of shaking when Alastor goes into his true form. And he clearly knew what he was getting into when he made the deal in the first place, even if Alastor was still relatively tiny (compared to his true form) when it was made.

We also see random demons watching Charlie on the news with Alastor among them. Now, the average demon’s reaction to the Radio Demon is “Oh shit,” so what’s up with that? They might not have seen him. Or…maybe they didn’t recognize him in that form. More on that later.

The Show

Now, we get to Sir Pentious. Oh god. Sir Pentious. He knows Alastor’s name, and has battled him “like, twenty times”. He was so bad at it that Alastor doesn’t remember him, even though “I literally attacked you last week.” But when Sir Pentious apologizes to him in the same episode, he says “Mister Radio Demon Sir”. So, did he or did he not know what Alastor was? Well, he might not have known that Alastor was the Radio Demon until Alastor went apeshit on him for ripping his coat. All he seems to know is that, if he defeats Alastor, the “almighty Vees” will finally see him as their equal. Sir Pentious looked up at him and said “Oh shit,” like he hadn’t thought there would be consequences. This shows us that Sir Pentious:

1. Didn’t know Alastor was the Radio Demon, and

2. Only realized it when he saw Alastor’s true form.

So, it seems to be based on form. Alastor is usually in his day-to-day form (since it would be very bothersome going around in his true form), and he never introduces himself as the Radio Demon. He seems to have the general population of Hell fooled by his form. After all, in “Dad Beat Dad”, Mimzy says “At first, people wanted to dismiss him.” So when Alastor revealed himself to Sir Pentious, Sir Pentious got the ultimate “Oh shit” moment of his life.

The other Overlords keep confusing me. Zestial, who is ancient as fuck, says Alastor has been “an enigma” since he manifested, so even Zestial doesn’t know what’s up with him. No one, not even Zestial, knows how he got so powerful so quickly. “T’would be grander folly by far to assume the workings of your mind, Alastor,” indeed. So, in essence, no one knows what the fuck Alastor is up to or thinking at any given time, and it’s seen as a bad idea to try to outplay him. And, given his history with taking down Overlords, he’s the wild card of any battle. But Carmilla Carmine, at least, wasn’t wondering where he’d gone for seven years. Did that absence make the other Overlords (except for Zestial and Rosie, at least) forget how terrifying he can be? Forget how he has a reputation for taking down “heavy hitters” like themselves? Or have they been assured that they won’t be his victims?

Because Velvette says “They’re all a joke.” In front of Alastor. The demon known for taking down Overlords. Yeah. Not a good move there, girl, especially when that “joke” scared Vox shitless a week ago. So either Velvette is too “respectless” for her own safety, or she genuinely doesn’t think Alastor is a threat.

Well, we do know Alastor has some kind of moral code. Maybe the Overlords there know they don’t match his MO, to the point where they feel comfortable. I mean, Rosie is obviously excepted from any danger from him, which is an assurance no other Overlord has. But Velvette is in deep shit if she does that again, especially considering what Alastor tells Husk in “Dad Beat Dad”. “If you ever say that again, I will tear your soul apart and broadcast your screams for every other disrespectful wretch who dares to question me.” He doesn’t need their soul to do it, considering Alastor did the same thing to random Overlords.

Disrespectful. “Dares to question me.” Yeah. Velvette is fucked, and not in the fun way.

Mimzy, on the other hand, has a much closer view of things. She’s known Alastor since they were alive, so it’s safe to say she knows him pretty well. She knows a much more detailed version of Alastor’s…escapades, since she was there. Instead of the cut-out style Vaggie used in the pilot, it seems that Mimzy remembers it personally.

So. Mimzy. She knows Alastor is the Radio Demon. She’s likely seen his true form a million times. She repeatedly brings her problems to him so he can clean up her mess, and Alastor puts up with it because it’s a “chance to let off steam”. It’s gotten to the point where she genuinely isn’t scared of him. So if Mimzy brings her problems to Alastor, the Radio Demon, why haven’t her ‘problems’ learned not to fuck with her?

Her problems likely didn’t live to tell the tale.

And okay. I have no idea why Lucifer, the King of Hell, is clueless.

He doesn’t know who Alastor is, to the point of asking if he’s the bellhop. He doesn’t know what Alastor is, at least until Alastor says “A reminder to all: not to mess with the Radio Demon!” And he doesn’t know what the Radio Demon is or Alastor’s reputation because he missed Mimzy’s monologue…and also because he seems to have spent most of his time hanging out with his wife. There is no other way the King of Hell would not know it’s a bad idea to try to get a rise out of Alastor. And a worse idea to call him tacky.

Cherri Bomb hasn’t really interacted with Alastor yet, so we don’t know what she knows.

Adam obviously didn’t know who Alastor was (“Who the fuck are you?”) even after all those exterminations, so it’s safe to say none of Heaven knows. The only angel present when Alastor introduced himself was Adam, and Adam’s dead. And note that Alastor still didn’t introduce himself as the Radio Demon, so Heaven still doesn’t know that either. He seems to be setting himself up as a secret weapon.

Oh, but it doesn’t end there. Adam made a couple comments that seem to be personal, but then again, it’s Adam. He may have just made assumptions. “Jazz is for pussies”? “Radio is fucking dead”? Hmmm. Who knows what Adam really knew? Did Lillith, who was apparently in Heaven the whole time, ever tell him anything? And if Lillith told Adam, why wouldn’t she tell Lucifer?

Questions, questions.

Who knows?

[midnight-light]

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Characters AGAIN~!

So I decided to do ANOTHER character post, because I played through the DLC's not that long ago, so let's just dive right into this shall we~? (Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's; Teal Mask and Indigo Disk Spoilers ahead! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.) Starting with my new favourite character~! (Sorry not sorry Arven!) KIERAN

Where do I start???

Upon first meeting him, my inital impression was; 'Aww, adorable wet cat boi! He needs a hug!

Throughout the course of teal mask I began to feel REALLY bad because well...

How dare the game make me lie to that face-

I went into the DLC's practically blind, so his change in personality, while I saw it building up in Teal mask, still got me HELLA off guard in Indigo disk.

Like DAMN boi!

I personally really liked the idea of the theory of the toxic chain (Though I know it was not what actually happened in the game) twisting Kieran's desires, that might just be me though.

For those who might be curious...yes, yes I did use Ogrepon against Kieran.

The fact that he was so desperate to beat Juliana/Florian (Player Character) That he used a master ball to catch terapagos and then recklessly used the pokemon that he barely knew anything about... said something

I liked the overall character arc for Kieran (though I wish I could have given him a hug at the end when he apologized)

Definitely throwing him onto the therapy bandwagon with Arven though.

CARMINE

Moving on to Carmine, I...had a mixed first impression of her.

She agitated me at first, but I knew i was only looking at the surface so I didn't want to jump to conclusions

and damn was I glad that I didn't, she proved to be an enjoyable character.

She started to win me over when Kieran tells the player character, "Actually, she was tearin' the shed apart, trying to find a third mask for you before you got there..."

That finally tipped my dense brain off that she's not all mean and that she does care, just doesn't exactly show it in front of others.

she completely won me over when she told me I could sucker punch Drayton (I love him but sometimes I stg-)

When she was genuinely showing worry for her brother during Indigo disk I just kinda sat their like; "I did this, and I'm sad that I did this." regretti spaghetti was hitting hard.

She also paid witness to Kieran nearly DYING near the end of indigo disk, not to mention helping with battling terapagos... and so...

*Yeets her into the Therapy Wagon* That makes the therapy count four now. (I never mentioned this in my previous character posts but Arven and Penny are ALSO in the therapy bandwagon) Whose next?!

DRAYTON

This guy

THIS GUY.

Don't get me wrong, I love him as a character

But sometimes, SOMETIMES, I want to punch him.

For me at least, he's like the older sibling that LOVES to annoy the hell out of his younger siblings.

but I wont lie I was definitely giggling a bit under my breath when he swaggered up to Kieran and called him "Ex Champion"

It was like he'd been WAITING to say that in revenge for when Kieran beat him and dethroned him from his champion spot.

He is cunning and I love that to bits.

he knew EXACTLY what he was doing when he dragged you into joining the league club and getting you to challenge the elite 4 + Kieran.

"I've got a feeling you're trying to play puppet master." He was not just trying, he was playing puppet master rather successfully.

BRIAR

This may turn into a rant but here we go regardless!

At first, I thought; ah a professor, surely she must be pretty responsible!

and yeah at first she was decently responsible for the students she was in charge of.

Then I started getting near the end of indigo disk

Madam, I know that Kieran is a strong trainer, but also, let him mentally spiral in peace.

Also the fact that Kieran literally says this; "Ms.Briar can be so reckless sometimes... I feel like I always have to keep an eye on her."

Okay, mild concern is officially rising.

'Terrastrialize Terapagos' she says, Ah yes, let's terrastrialize this pokemon that was only JUST caught and we know nothing about, that's totally safe!

Now we're BOTH to blame for Kieran and Carmine requiring therapy!

Despite this I don't hate her

but GodDAMN she nearly gave me a stroke-

[joeemaru]

INTRO POST HAII

this feels necessary because i am posting and being insane more now. hello.

my name is mug!! :)) or muggy.. i think i’ve been called every variation of mug, i do not really care.

i use she/her pronouns and i am a lesbian!!

🌟 i will pretty much only post pokemon until my insanity goes away.. which may be in months. or years. who knows.

you can also find me on tiktok and twitter!!

also, my disc is muggyfart and.. if u have pokemon servers (especially scarlet + violet) i will gladly join them .. (｡’▽’｡)♡ i need pokemon people to talk to!!!

🌟 carrd + strawpage for more info !!!

more about stuff i like.. :)) ↴

hello again. this is gonna be a lot of rambling cuz i’m great at that but YEAH I APOLOGIZE HELP

fav characters: PENNY!!! i love her a lot! she’s my favorite ever she is so me OH MY GOD I LOVE HER.. i also really like arven, nemona, rika and carmine. and most of the sv cast. they’re all great I LOVE TEAM STAR A LOT. TEAM STAR LOVER ME I LOVE THEM

i also like anzu kinashi, yuri + sayori (ddlc), and toko + syo fukawa!!!! i’m not interested in them as much rn though.

POKEMON STUFF: ive played alpha sapphire (i remember almost nothing. i played it in second grade.), sun and moon, sword, and scarlet + violet!! my favorite game is sv, but sun + moon and sword are also great.. i really like lillie and sonia!!! fav character is penny though. my favorite pokemon are tinkatink, tinkatuff AND tinkaton!! i love them all.. i also REALLLY like jirachi, eevee + the eeveelutions, CHARCADET, mabosstiff, ogerpon, and a lot more probably. i’ve also watched horizons!! at least what’s out on netflix in the US. i’ve also watched the scenes with penny because i could NOT wait!! ive seen most of the sun and moon anime too, but i never got to finish it 😭 ive seen some of journeys too.. i did watch the episodes with sonia and i think two seasons maybe but it was in 2022!!!

ships?!? i am not that interested in ships right now (surprisingly) but i really like giarven, mela and eri, rika and geeta, and NEMOPEN SOMETIMES!! there are probably others that i forgot about. OH MY GOD WAIT I LOVEEEE LIKODOT!!!! A LOT!!!!

i also like joemaru + saranzu (yttd), tokomaru + syomaru (danganronpa), and like a million others i think. those r my favorites though :) again not interested in these as much rn!!

not ships but i really like team star bffs.. and penny + arven. penny and a lot of people tbh, she needs all the friends i think

other fandoms i’m in areeee. danganronpa.. yttd, ddlc, liar liar (THE GAME!!!!!!), and other stuff i think? i lose interest in stuff and forget about it.

my favorite music artists right now are chappell roan and kimya dawson :)) I LOVE KIMYA DAWSON!!!!

i like drawing. a lot.. obviously cuz that’s what i post here but i make edits sometimes!!! and i cosplay occasionally..

okay that is it goodbye gang..

[crystalelemental]

Full tier list is here, breakdown of D-tier. I can generally be inclined to like these ones, but you know. They're a little lacking.

Mallow: Couldn't tell you why, but I cannot get into her games iteration. Anime Mallow's cool, and dating Lillie.

Chuck: I love Johto, I'm a bit biased.

Cheren: My wife will be mad, but I think he's kinda bland. His arc doesn't feel like it goes very far.

N: Now this is potentially controversial. I don't really care about N. I think he's kind of uninteresting. There are tidbits of interest, but I think he fails to seriously stick the landing as a dude with stuff going on, and is also like weirdly belligerent when you disagree with him on literally anything.

Pryce: Johto fan, sorry.

Melli: Listen. He's a bitch. I kinda love that for him.

Dreyden: Neat dragon man.

Roark/Kiawe: Sure.

Brycen: I kinda like that he acts as a villain, but otherwise not doing much.

Roxie: I owe an apology to someone, but I stand by it. She's not that interesting to me.

Juniper: she's a decently fun professor figure.

Arezu: she's kinda cute, has a bit of attitude, the game doesn't lean into much with her though.

Ryme: I couldn't tell you. I just didn't feel it. I'm not happy about it either. This is the unfair one.

Olympia: uninteresting.

Grusha: Volkner vibes, but at least he feels young and like there's a reason for his ennui given his snowboarding career's end.

Acerola: kinda quirky but does very little.

Tulip: just doesn't exude much.

Zisu: she's fun enough.

Kamado: Kind of a shithead but I think for interesting reasons. Still don't like him.

Dendra/Miriam: Sure, I'll ship that on the side.

Mai: Daybreak made me like her less. Oops.

Rose: Dude you are so close to being Lysandre-esque but you just miss the mark.

Colress: I legitimately don't know what the point of you is. Seriously, why are you here? What's your goal?

Brawly/Sidney/Phoebe/Aaron: they're fine.

Brock: The anime did not grip me, and he does nothing otherwise.

Nessa: Just never felt the connection.

Oak: "Oh, the most esteemedest professor ever who-" did fuck-all. His only achievement was the Pokedex, and invention we find out is at least two centuries old. Get with it.

Allister: boring.

Karen/Bruno: E4 members I feel very little about.

Elm: I always felt some like because Johto but he really is like the least interesting professor in some ways.

Milo/Byron: sure.

Raifort: Listen to me. I should love her but for some reason I cannot get into it. I could not tell you what the blockage is, I just cannot connect with her.

Hapu: we need to talk about her hands. Those are not hands a human has.

Villain flunkies: these ones have personality!

Zossie/Dulse: I don't remember Ultra Moon's goons but I hated them. These two had a cuter dynamic so I had a bit of attachment, but very little.

Drayton: kind of a punk bitch. I am down for his dynamic with Carmine, but not because of him. I think she should break his bones.

Palmer: he's fine I guess.

Crispin: exudes nothing.

Riley/Marley: sure.

Saturn/Jupiter: less personality than Mars.

Petrel: My man, but he is still a Rocket.

Plumeria: being Team Mom to the goon squad does nothing for me.

Camera lady: Literally forgot her name. WAIT PERRIN! I don't care about her. I do not find her pretty and hate her outfit.

Green: she has some quirkiness but they don't really let her do anything fun.

Protag squad: sure.

Masters squad: Masters OCs do nothing for me, sorry. I think gacha OCs are more in the way than anything.

[clanwarrior-tumbly]

So, now that the DLC is out, I was wondering if I could request a part two to the pokepasta trainer reader? Like them and their team meeting Carmine, Kieran, and Perrin?

Oooo yeah!! I'm guessing you meant this post (being part 1). I'm honestly impressed by the notes ghshghsh but I'm glad ya'll love the pokepasta!reader <333

Gonna format these as hcs if that's okay

.........

Carmine

She's seen tourists bring in weird Pokémon, but you brought the scariest ones she's ever seen in her life.

She sends out her Poochyena to do battle, thinking she can intimidate you....and she SCREAMS when your Freakachu comes out to play.

It's loud enough for all to hear and for the caretaker to arrive and prematurely end the fight.

Well, at least she finally got off your back before things could get too heated.

Kieran was shocked though bc his sister was usually so brave.

During your time in Kitakami, she's just going to,,,,stare at your Pokémon team, especially when you introduce her to Purin and Disabled (she definitely thinks they're some weird gray regional variants and nothing more)

She's extremely confused as to why you named your Wigglytuff after a status move.

And Missingno.....is something she can't even begin to wrap her brain around, but she buys the story of it being from a really old Kantonian myth. That's something she can 100% believe.

After meeting Ogerpon and learning she's been misunderstood all along, Carmine slowly realizes she may have treated your Pokémon the same way.

They've been through some horrible things, and she was quick to judge them, so she apologizes for that.

Although Freakachu's smiles still creep her out..she's friendlier towards Purin and Disabled (not that she'll ever admit this, ofc).

Kieran

Like Carmine, he's gonna be pretty spooked by how your Pokémon team looks, at first.

But considering he never thought the Ogre was scary. he's nowhere near as judgmental.

During your walks together and at dinner, you explained where your 'mons came from--or at least the short and least terrifying versions of those tales so you didn't freak him out too much..

He's just fascinated that you've gone out of your way to help them despite their reputations as "monsters".

He hopes to one day have a strong bond like that with his team, or Ogerpon.

Tbh he found it really sweet when you purchased a Pikachu mask for Freakachu to wear so he could visit the festival of masks without scaring anybody.

Missingno was, understandably, the most bizarre Pokémon Kieran has ever seen, but once you explained how it's an old Kantonian myth...he's like "wowzers..that's so cool!!"

He genuinely believes you and him have a lot in common: being outcasts and adoring Pokémon most people were afraid of.

So it's even more heartbreaking for him when Ogerpon ultimately chooses to go with you instead of him.

Despite your team being utterly terrifying, she felt more comfortable being by their side...and it doesn't make sense to him at all.

It just doesn't seem fair.

He envies how your Missingno can pretty much give you whatever items you wanted--and an infinite number of them, too.

You warned him that it's not something you messed around with (plus, it corrupted an old friend of yours long ago), but he didn't care about any of that.

He wanted to know how to harness that power.

Maybe when he becomes even stronger, he'll challenge you again...

And the winner got to keep Missingno.

Perrin

She thought the Bloodmoon Beast was a terrifying and ominous force to be reckoned with, especially in the photograph she obtained.

But what you had on your team was nothing short of both amazing...and downright horrifying.

She assumes Freakachu, Purin, and Disabled are some Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Wigglytuff variants she's never heard about or have gone extinct.

Maybe like Bloodmoon Ursaluna, they were from a distant land or some time period.

So she keeps an open mind and convinces them to do some cool poses (despite her Hisuian Growlithe always hiding behind her, tail tucked between its legs, and being certain that Purin's stare is gonna haunt her dreams now).

The only one she's heard of before was Missingno, having once believed it to be a myth from Kanto...and now she can see that it's real! And it's in your possession!

She wants a photo of it. Not for any sort of recognition or accolade, but as proof in the books that it's legit.

Unfortunately, while she can see it glitching, changing forms, spawning items for you, etc. right before her very eyes...it never shows up on camera.

Every photo she attempts to take gets corrupted or lost in the developing process.

You politely have to ask Perrin to stop before she breaks her camera.

She is, however, free to photograph your other Pokémon as they are in their natural state (aka acting like their normal counterparts and not creatures that really should've been dead long ago).

[sexysilverstrider]

SGAO | Unrequited Destiny 3

   Love comes in many forms.

   For some, it is air, filling their lungs as their necessity to live. For some, it is water, quenching them of their thirst. For some, it is solid, giving them a sense of comfort once it’s felt and held.

   For some, it is wind, gusting right at one’s face which leaves them gasping.

   “Thank you.”

   His breathing hitched again at the memory.

   Arceus, what was he doing, he wondered? The incident was many hours ago and it still lingered in his mind. After the whole battle, amazement left him perfectly still as Carmine’s final Pokémon limped on the ground. The other Pokémon on the field—a bipedal grass-type feline—gave a graceful bow before cocking his head in victory.

   While he heard his sister’s annoyed grunts, his eyes reverted to the other person.

   Pupils dilated at such a sight.

   Like her Pokémon, she stood tall, one hand on her hip while the back of her left hand wiped away sweat from under her chin. Bright sunlight allowed her sunglasses to gleam dazzlingly, and once again, the tilt of her head allowed her eyes to finally be seen from behind such dark glasses. A smirk tugged the corner of her mouth, exuding powerful confidence which matched the power of her own team.

   The battle was shamefully one-sided, something the siblings quickly realized the moment Carmine initiated it.

   Kieran never doubted his sister’s battling prowess. She was top in her class, after all. While not being one of the Blackberry Academy Elite Four members, she still held her title as one of the most menacing trainers in school. Only a fool would want to battle her hoping that they would come out unscathed.

   It would seem that Carmine now was at the shorter end of the stick.

   Watching her, watching the magnificent stranger, Kieran knew he had a long, long, long way to go.

   And yet…

   The gap should’ve made him upset. He was slightly upset.

   However, the very fact that he was able to talk to her somewhat alleviated the sorrow that supposed to gloom within.

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   It was long day.

   At least, that’s what Aoi felt.

   After the sudden battle—and obvious victory—the owner of a community centre nearby came by and apologized for the whole ordeal. It seemed that he was one of the staffs in charge of the excursion program, specifically for the accommodation section. Even though Aoi didn’t mind it, it seemed that the old man still needed to scold Carmine for her rude actions. It was a few minutes of witnessing the pitiful scolding session that Aoi had to chime in and tell him about the poor sick classmate.

   Once that was settled, she and the other Naranja students were introduced to their new, temporary living quarters. The building was quaint and cute, made out of sturdy, dark brown wood and white smooth bricks. The building was placed a few distances away from the town’s gate, enabling guests and citizens to use it with ease. A plaque was perched on top of the entrance, and it took her a few minutes to translate the meaning in her head.

   ‘Mossui Town Center’ was what it said in white paint on a thick wooden plate. Aoi was glad she took Japanese Language class as part of her curricular credits.

   As they entered the place, Aoi could practically hear her schoolmates gasp in glee at the surrounding.

  The place was just as welcoming, quiet and adorned with beautiful traditional decorations. The entryway was not crowded at all, and all were required to take off their shoes and placed them inside a shelf. On her left, she could see a plate of yellow, glutinous rice shaped like a Chingling. It was a complimentary welcome treat, and the girl loved every bite of it. On her right, she could see some magazines and brochures that highlighted the beauty of Kitakami. Aoi would remember to take some and read later.

   It had some modernized applications here and there as well like a huge TV on a wall in the public room they could use. There was even a public kitchen for them which consisted of an electric stove and oven, and this honestly gave Aoi a huge sense of relief; the last thing she wanted was to impress everyone with her ability to burn things by accident.

   After registering their names, Aoi was given a code to the girl’s dorm. She was also told that her Pokémon were allowed out of their balls and into the building, assuming that they were at most 200cm tall. Her Pokémon must have had heard the receptionist’s words, for the next thing Aoi knew, Yuan had immediately popped out of his Pokéball and stretched shamelessly.

   A sigh and a shake of her head was given while the nice old lady on the other side of the counter laughed at the Meowscarada’s antics.

   Finally, she found her bed and made peace with it. Dropping her luggage by the side, Aoi plumped on the bed with arms spread open.

   Fatigue wrapped her entire body.

    “Man…” One arm draped across her eyes—

   Thunk.

   “Ack…!” Forgetting that she still had her sunglasses on, Aoi took them off and placed it on the side. Again, she draped one arm across her closed eyes. The light weight eased some of her headaches. Finally, after 13 long, long hours, she finally had the chance to just melt in place.

   As if the flight alone wasn’t strenuous enough, the hour-long bus ride almost took her out if not for the phone calls with her mom and friends. Her body still held on, filled with plane food and her fifth water bottle of the day. Once arrived at the bus stop, the summer heat almost plummeted right through her tanned skin. It was times like that that she was glad she wore her sunglasses, but her skin didn’t appreciate the blaring heat.

   And then her schoolmate got nauseous. And she was asked to go to the nearest town for help.

   Aoi didn’t mind helping. Truly, she didn’t. But a lie was lie if she admitted that she was more than happy to assist.

   And of course, how could she forget the warmest welcome in the world? In truth, she didn’t expect any animosity from anyone really, especially from the other side of the world. As famous as she was, she was never one to appreciate having rivals or enemies. In fact, Aoi would find and fix the issue at the first sight of dispute. She knew there would be people who hated losing, so she always found a way to cheer them up after a battle with her. She knew there would be people who felt jealous after seeing her score high in her class, so she always found a way to have some study sessions with other classmates.

   She knew there would be people who despised her fame and luck, so she would always, always remember to be humble and supportive.

   But in those cases, Aoi would have found the reason in order to seek the solution. But with whatever that happened this morning, bafflement clouded her judgement. Even though the battle was set and everyone else had resolved the misunderstanding, a part of her felt uneasy at the cold introduction she had with Carmine.

   She should apologize and talk to the girl tomorrow.

   “Ugh…” Right after her body healed from the jetlag.

   Suddenly, a bright red light zoomed out of her bag.

   ‘I’m hungry.’

   “Oof—Yuan!” Gasping at the feel of something heavier on her stomach, Aoi swung her right arm and glared at the perpetrator.

   No guilt. Not a single flicker of shame even in the Meowscarada’s eyes. ‘Feed me!’ he meowed, nuzzling his face on her stomach. ‘It’s so tiring being in the Pokéball for many hours and I deserve a reward too for doing super well in battle today.’ Again and again, he complained, whines and meows bumping against the walls of the dorm room. Big paws placed on either side of her hips, Yuan tucked his chin on her stomach and gave her the biggest, saddest, most pitiful stare.

   No matter the evolution, the sight alone always pierced an arrow through her heart.

   “Get off me, you big kittycat.” Laughing at his antics, Aoi lightly pushed him away. The action clearly was a mistake, for the next thing she knew, her waist was wrapped in a tight hug. “A-Ah, Yuan!”

   The starter was relentless. And frankly, just as stubborn as her.

   ‘Feed meeee!’ Again, he meowed, louder than the last time. If anyone heard him, one would assume he was being tortured in the worst way possible.

   In a way, he knew he was.

   “Okay, okay!” Realizing what he wanted, Aoi continuously patted his fluffy head. “I’m getting up! I’m getting up!” Legs kicking in the air, the girl tried to sit up. Even though the Meowscarada was almost as heavy as her, the Pokémon was a spoiled feline through and through as if he was still a Sprigatito. Aoi sometimes wondered where she went wrong with raising him.

   Eating up his victory, Yuan straddled her and raised his arms. ‘Yay!’ he cheered, fangs flashing devilishly. Hopping off the bed in a graceful manner, he snatched her backpack. One arm was folded behind his back. With one foot positioned backwards, the starter bowed charmingly and handed her the bag.

   With a lazy frown, Aoi stared blankly at him. Black eyes then darted to the shaking bag. She knew she was minutes away before having her whole team burst out and cause chaos.

   Another sigh. Though this time, it was accompanied with a loving smile.

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   “Thank you, ma’am!” Smile ever charming, she paid the old lady and took a few plastic bags of snacks. Knowing Yuan was hopping on the balls of his paws, Aoi took out the small packet of Pokétreats and gave it to him. Without a single moment of hesitance, she watched as he took the packet, tore it, and popped the biscuits into his mouth. A huge purr vibrated from the starter, and this only made her smile wider—

   “Ah!”

   Black eyes widened at the familiar noise. She turned around, eyes blinked in surprise at the person in question. “Oh!” Joy widened her smile. Though it was a small town, she honestly didn’t expect to meet someone she just met today.

   And in Kieran’s case?

   His whole body froze. 20 minutes ago, he decided to take a stroll around the town to clear his mind and maybe get some of his favourite candies. Never in his life would he expect to bump into the one person who had been on his mind all day. “I—” Oh Arceus, what would he do? What would he say? The squeak of his voice was enough to burn heat into his cheeks. Was his hair okay? Was his clothes okay? If he knew he was going to see her in town—

   What the hell was he thinking? Of course he was going to see in town! It was a small town, goddammit!

   “You’re…Kiki, right?”

   Kieran wondered if the earth could open up and swallow him right now.

   “I’m—!” Another squeak. Damn it! “My—name is Kieran, actually.” Voice timid and soft, Kieran held a deep breath and forced his gaze to fall on her. She stood a few steps away, so he was thankful for that. “Kiki is… Well, my sister and grandparents usually call me that.”

   “Oh!” One hand cupped her mouth. “Sorry, didn’t mean to call you that.” One hand still holding the plastic bags of snacks, Aoi rubbed the side of her neck. “It’s just that I heard your sister call you that.” A chuckle slipped between her shy smile. “So, I figured it was your name.”

   God, her laugh was beautiful.

   “It’s okay.” His heart still raced. His cheeks still flushed. But bliss radiated within him. Being given a chance to talk to her was truly a blessing of the day. “Ah, right!” Remembering what happened this morning, a quick sense of guilt and dread seeped in. “I’m really sorry about my sister today!” Hands on his thighs, Kieran bowed. “She’s usually not like that. Well, I mean she is usually like that, but she’s actually really kind!”

  Eyes widened in aghast of his sister’s actions, Kieran stayed in position. It wasn’t until he heard her laughter again that a small gasp exhaled out of him.

   He truly loved hearing that sound.

   “Hey, no worries.”

   Utterly relieved that she forgave her, Kieran sighed in relief and stood up straight—

   “Wah!” Only to shout in shock at the sudden, close distance between them.

   “Whoah!” Surprised at the scream, Aoi slid one foot backward. “Sorry, sorry!” Hands were raised and waved across her chest. “I didn’t mean to startle you! I just…” She didn’t hear him well, so a few steps wouldn’t hurt. She didn’t expect the boy to be quite jittery.

   “No, no!” Ah, he was making a fool of himself. “It’s not you.” It’s him. It’s always him. Taking a deep breath and standing up straight, Kieran held the strap of his satchel. “I didn’t expect you to come closer.” A dumbfounded laughter broke through his quivered smile. Maybe, if he prayed hard enough, the earth would open up and swallow him.

   While a hurricane of flustered emotions broke inside him, amusement tickled her cheeks.

   She felt bad for seeing how cute he looked.

   She should feel worse for wanting to tread further. “I can’t hear your voice if I can’t come closer, you know?” Hands behind her back, she tipped her head to the side. Her voice softened, quieted, lulled a melodious tone that tickled through her lips. “Besides, how am I going to know you if I can’t approach you?”

   Ba-bump!

   Aoi wondered if her tactic worked.

   She didn’t realize that it worked a little too well.

   “O-Oh!” He wondered if the sun was extra hot today. “You… You want to know me?” It was the first time someone ever approached him to get to know him. Usually, people saw him as Carmine’s little brother. He rarely spoke in class. He rarely interacted with anybody. The only ‘friends’ he made was through Carmine herself. And even then, he’d rather have his sister around if they were hanging out.

   So, to hear, to see that someone wanted to get to know him…though embarrassment burned to the tip of his ears, joy also sparkled in his eyes.

   His beautiful, beautiful yellow eyes.

   Aoi felt hypnotized by them.

   “Yeah!” The answer was immediate, almost too sudden. Blinking back her senses, Aoi nodded happily. “I think we got off at a weird start this morning so let’s try again, shall we?” Coughing away the awkward feeling, she stretched out her right hand towards him. “I’m Aoi. A student in Naranja Academy in Paldea. Nice to meet you!” A bright smile tickled her cheeks, skin dusted pink that further complimented her beautiful skin.

   A few heartbeats lingered by. Bafflement remained at her outstretched hand. “Hah…” A single gasp blurted out. A single smile widened beautifully. “I’m Kieran.” Finally, with pursed lips, he shook her hand.

    Her hand was warm.

   “I’m—” Remembering to look at the girl, Kieran met her delighted gaze. “I’m a student in Blueberry Academy and I happen to live and grow up in Kitakami.” His grip on her tightened lightly—he felt her hand squeeze back.

   Another surprise flicker behind black sunglasses. “Oh, that’s so cool!” Caught in her glee, Aoi accidentally tugged him a bit forward.

   The action made his breathing hitch.

   “If you don’t mind, I’d love to know the place more!” Black eyes glistened like stars as she brought his hand upwards. Both hands now cupped his, letting it linger right between one excited girl and one stupefied boy.

   Aoi was considered a cool and charming student back in her school. Rarely did people see her fluster or break a sweat. It was one of the many traits that caught anyone’s attention whenever they saw her. In truth, while Nemoma was obviously famous for being overzealous in anything battling, Aoi was also an ecstatic trainer especially when it comes to travelling.  

   And like one of her best friends, her excitement sometimes clouded her rationality.

   Swirls formed inside his eyes at the distance. At the touch. Kieran wondered if this was culture shock. He wondered if this was something city folk would do.

   Either way, a whine clogged his throat.

   Realizing her actions after the fifth blink, Aoi quickly straightened her back and let go. “Sorry!” Hands were back to being raised; this time positioned on either side of her head. Unfortunately, the plastic bags were released out of surprise. Fortunately, Yuan was swift enough to snatch them before they splatter pitifully onto the ground.

   “Oh shit!” Making a fool of herself was also one of Aoi’s charms. “Thanks, Yuan!” Palms pressed together; she bowed her head at the sighing Meowscarada.

   Seeing such a scene, a part of Kieran felt utterly relieved—utterly smitten—that she was just like any silly human being.

   Ba-dump! Ba-dump!

   The hand holding the satchel—one that rested close to his screaming heart—tightened.

   “Sorry.” She wondered how many apologies had been blurted out of her today. “I like travelling a lot. So, to know you’re from here is super exciting.” One finger lightly grazed her warm cheek.

   Cute. She was cute.

   Trembling lips held a smile. “Well then…” Yellow eyes met a pair of hidden blacks. “I’m—I’m glad.” Manic heart pounded inside his chest. “I—” Mouth parted open. Invitation died in between baited breath. He would love to show her around. He would love to talk to her more. Even though they just met hours ago and was now having a proper conversation together, he would love to get to know more about her.

   Eyes darted to the curious Meowscarada next to her.

   Memories of her battling techniques reeled in his mind. It made his heart race quicker. It made his breathing flow faster.

   He would love to have a battle with her.

   Alas, the many desires died down. Feeling defeated at his pitiful nature, Kieran brought his right hand up. His thumb jutted up; teeth then lightly nibbled at the nail.

   Who was he to have all that?

   Gloom dulled the shine in a pair of yellow irises.

   ‘Can we go?’

   Suddenly, a meow snapped him from his trance. Immediately, his hand dropped back to the strap of his satchel. Kieran looked forward, right at the Magician Pokémon who was now tugging her arm.

   ‘It’s getting hot and I’m pretty sure the rest are hungry too,’ Yuan cooed, head lowered to nuzzle his cheek against hers. One arm holding what his trainer had purchased, he wrapped one paw on her left arm. Dazzling pink eyes stared at Aoi. Given the girl’s short stature, Yuan was almost a few centimetres taller than her. This of course was wonderful news to the grass starter, as he was able to take advantage of his bipedal status and tall height to persuade Aoi to do whatever he wanted.

   Sometimes, it worked. Most times, it didn’t.

   ‘If we stay any longer, I’m pretty sure Koraidon and Siamang would love to pop out and rummage through the stalls.’ A husky purr lulled between sharp fangs. A lovely smile curled his mouth.

   Even though his words were nothing but sounds to the humans, Aoi sometimes could put two and two together.

  “Alright, alright.” A soft laugh escaped her. Patting the Pokémon’s fluffy arm, she looked at Kieran. “I gotta go but it was nice meeting you!” Hand now mindlessly patting her spoiled starter, an excited smile graced her lips. “The orientation is tomorrow morning, right? Hope I get to see you and Carmine then!”

   Not a hint of malice. Not a hint of provocation.

   Sincere. Genuine.

   That was for him.

   Ba-dump, ba-dump, ba-dump!

   “Mhm…” A single nod.  A tighter hold. “I’ll see you tomorrow, Aoi.”

   Waving goodbye, Aoi walked past him. Kieran only watched as she disappeared from his line of sight.

   One minutes. Two minutes. Three.

   Finally, after what felt like holding his breath for far too long, a long, long sigh escaped him. One hand rested on his chest, fingers lightly pressing against his shirt and jacket to feel the rapid beat of his heart. His cheeks still felt warm. His head still felt dizzy.

   Was this normal, he wondered? He’d never had someone approach him on their own volition, so to have that sort of interaction truly left a mark on him.

   “I’m Aoi!” Her voice as lovely.

   “How am I going to know you if I can’t approach you?” Her words were sweeter than candy.

   Stupor left him exhaling a defeated chuckle.

   Doubt still rooted deep within him, piercing his heart, expanding inside his brain. While her actions, her words, seemed genuine, Kieran pondered if it was all just a ploy.

   She barely knew him. Why would she want to in the first place?

   A sharp inhale. A shocked gasp.

   Shaking his head slightly, Kieran spun his heel and headed towards a stall. The more he thought about it, the more it hurt. He would rather be drowned in candies. Who knows? Maybe he would get nauseous tomorrow and wouldn’t be able to see the one person who was stirring such doubt inside him?

   He stopped.

   Then again, the idea of not seeing Aoi also twisted a painful ache in his chest.

   “Man…” Yellow eyes dulled. Pupils, black and almost slitted, stared at the ground.

   Her smile still played in his mind.

   Clutching his satchel harder, Kieran took a deep breath and pressed forward.

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   They say that Pokémon have sharper senses than any human. Even if they’re not a psychic-type, Pokémon typically were more aware of their surroundings and emotions, be it from themselves or humans.

   And this was the truth when Yuan sensed something foreboding in the new kid.

   As they walked arm in arm, he looked behind. The boy was nowhere in sight, thankfully. As much as he was right about his teammates being hungry too, at least they were more patient and sensible than his spoiled self.

   But no. That wasn’t the reason he had to bring Aoi away.

   He saw the frightful gloom in his eyes. He sensed the dismal expressions on his face.

   Yuan had had many experiences where he had to shoo away Aoi’s potential mates. While Aoi herself was smart enough to not let anyone in inside her heart, the Meowscarada was always one step ahead to ensure his trainer’s happiness. Aoi didn’t like anyone hating her after all.

   “Yuan, you okay, buddy?”

   Her voice brought him back to the present. ‘Yes!’ Quickly, he replied with a soft purr. Again, he gently bumped his fuzzy cheek against hers.

   A smile grew wider to hear her ticklish laugh.

   “Come on, let’s go see what’s for dinner tonight!” Unaware of the Pokémon’s thoughts—or words for that matter—Aoi tugged him towards the community centre.  

   As they walked, Yuan took one last protective peek behind them.

[razorblade180]

OC Test- Body Count

Line up from most to least. Discuss among yourself.

Everyone:*looks at Mona*

Mona:That’s rude.

Carmine:It’s honest.

Lucas:Didn’t you say you work as uhhh, woman of the night?

Mona:I don’t say this often, but I appreciate your choice of words.

Jael:Isn’t this test a little weird? Aren’t most of us like…innocent?

Sienna:That should make it pretty easy.

Mona

Sparrow- 13

Canary- 7

Jacquelyn-6

Sienna -4

Serenity & Peach -3

Aero-2

Carmine -1

The rest- 0

Veronica:Well that was pretty basic.

Results incorrect. Try again.

Everyone:….

Yujin:Do you have something to admit, Tenzen?

Tenzen:Why do you assume it’s me!?

Summer:Guys? I’m pretty sure they meant murder.

Everyone:…..

Mona:I demand an apology.

Jacquelyn:Welp, I’m just gonna hop to the front.

Sienna:I think I beat you.

Jacquelyn:You’ve killed a village worth of people?

Sienna:…So I suppose I’m second.

Lucas:Can we talk about how Serenity has slept with three people and never brought it up?

Serenity:Focus! Things are happening.

Peach:*squints* So you’re not surprised at all that I have slept with three people?

Lucas:Peach, we should be focusing. There’s killers here.

Summer:So do I have zero, or one?

Eliza:I don’t think your situation counts.

Nick:I do. You get 0.5 at minimum.

Valerie:Then there’s what you did to Shiva. That has to bump it to one.

Summer:Does the death of an ego truly count?

Veronica:When you actually blast it, yes.

Summer:….I don’t like this test.

Jacquelyn- At least 80

Sienna- roughly 35

Canary- 30

Serenity-around 19

Carmine-14

Mona-4.5

Peach-3

Sparrow -2

Tenzen & Jael- 1 (Debatable)

Summer- 1

The rest- 0

Everyone: *looks at Serenity*

Serenity:*sips soda* Just finalize the results.

Answer is acceptable.

Summer:Wack!

Nick:Be happy they aren’t counting attempts.

Aero:Can we talk about how the actress has more confirmed kills than the hardcore huntress?

Serenity:Hey, bad things happen.

Carmine:It’ll change soon enough.

Kovu:It shouldn’t.

Carmine:But it’s gonna!

Jael:Cultist?

Tenzen:Cultist.

Canary:Cultists?

Sienna:And extremists.

Yujin:(Maybe I shouldn’t complain about my life?)

Lucas:*pats Peach on the head*

Peach:This is a weird reaction.

Lucas:The results were “acceptable” not objectively correct. In my opinion, you’re at zero.

Peach:Yeah? Well…I beg to differ.

Eliza:Are you going to defend yourself?

Sparrow:Pfft, no. I’m a sailor and pirates exist. Shit happens.

[Meanwhile, in the other void]

Dustin:Did you bother to keep count?

Sobek:Do you count how much trash you burn?

Dustin:Fair enough. How about you?

Shiva:Meh, those memories are long gone. Unlike you two though, I’m not crazy. *leans back* I’m a sea dog. Shit happens.

Results inconclusive

[id0what1want]

NEW OC ANNOUNCEMENT, FINALLY!!

Me: Ohmigod I love this oc and she's been on my brain nonstop for literally a week and a half straight! Also Me: So you can describe her in words, right? Me: Describe her in what Anyway

Tetra!!

Tetra is my Elite Four concept I mentioned earlier, the Rank 5 trainer before Kieran moved all the ranks down by taking first, pushing her out of the Elite Four

She is an Ice type specialist! I'll make her team post at some point (so excited for that, I ran numbers on it and EVERYTHING, ya girl studied)

She is the most reserved of the original Elite Four. She will stand behind the others on purpose cuz being the center of attention is off-putting to her

She is from Humilau City because I think I'm funny by making the Ice type specialist from tropical central. Her older brother is Marlon, the Water type gym leader from BW2. They obviously have very different demeanors, this comes into play!

Tetra's name comes from the fish and also the concept of four cuz she's the fourth of the Elite Four. In other languages her name is a variation of Typha which is the genus for cattail, a reference to Marlon's name in English being a fish but in every other language being a species of clubrush!

She seems reserved but is actually quite a yapper and rambler. Girlie is actually bursting with energy but forces herself to sit still, making her very fidgety. If she shivers it's never because she's actually cold, she just has a lot of unused energy. This theme of unseen potential is very recurring in her themes and design (You could say what we initially see of her is just the tip of the iceberg, haha. I apologize)

Though pretty awkward at first, she is very strategic and THE thinker. Because of this, she actually turns down battles a lot if she believes the challenger isn't ready. Her rank is low in part because of this, since she turns down battles a lot more than she takes them on. She will also avoid challengers since it makes her anxious. Lacey has to drag her to the court sometimes

She is actually pretty sweet in her own way. She's very thoughtful and while she might seem cold or blunt, she's very silly and friendly once you get to know her. There's some Marlon resemblance there after all! (The BB League had a mystery prankster for a long time that turned out to be Tetra, she got away with it for so long despite being a horrible liar cuz she's so quiet and no one expected it to be her. Very mischievous and struggles not to snort or smile, which is always very sweet to see since she's usually got a resting nervous face. Gets excited when something she plans works but tries to hide it horribly)

Pretty good friends with the whole League. She's their weird cat. She sticks around Lacey cuz Lacey helps ground her in the common event where she overthinks. A bit envious of how put together Lacey is. Lacey thinks that Tetra is a funny bird and enjoys having her around. Tetra tends to notice things the rest of the League doesn't.

Drayton enjoys messing with Tetra cuz her reactions are so funny. When he was Champion, he put her in the Coastal Biome on purpose to mess with her (Lacey was in the Polar, another reason they hung out all the time). At lunch, Drayton consistently sits next to her, so they seem like good friends, but Tetra is secretly very annoyed by this yet doesn't say anything. Drayton deliberately does this; he really likes pushing her buttons. She's funnier to mess with than Carmine because she's really fun to figure out.

I think that's enough rambling for now!! DEFINITELY expect more about her, I love Tetra forever. She's my silly goober <3

[rabbitenn]

Hi! I've been lurking around your blog for a while and I want to say thank you! I haven't seen an active IDOLiSH7 blog until you so thank you for everything that you do!

Could I request headcanons for Haruka and Riku regarding what their love languages would be? Once again, thank you!

MR. AFFECTION.

In which ways does his love sing for you?

ft. Isumi Haruka, Nanase Riku x gn! reader.

cw/genre: fluff, soft and cute boyfriends.

Thank you for your kind words and your support, dear nonnie ! It makes me very happy you decided to stick around <3 I hope you like this, and I apologize for taking so long…

♡ ISUMI HARUKA

Quality time ‧₊˚ ⋅

— Even though at first he may not seem like it, Haruka is very soft with the people he loves.

— We see this when he mentions his grandma, calling her often, and overall showing lots of care and appreciation towards her.

— So, naturally, the same treatment applies to his s/o.

— You are so precious to him, and he wants to make it known. Even if he’s a little shy when you give him tender touches, he appreciates and loves it so much! So he does his best to make you feel loved and cared for.

— One of his main love languages is definitely quality time.

— He is quite an indoors person, so staying in his or your room, playing games together, is certainly one of his favorite pastimes.

— It’s okay too if you’re not into the same games as he is or if you are not into video games at all. Haru is happy just existing by your side.

— Your boyfriend’s thumbs precisely tap on his phone screen, matching to perfection the notes of his rhythm game. His back is leaning against the side of your bed, as he rests over the fluffy carpet you have in your bedroom.

— You smile, pausing your own game as you linger in this sweet moment.

— To see Haruka’s cute smile and light chuckle when he clears the level, those amber eyes of his catching the sunlight filtering in… It truly is precious. He truly is precious.

— He turns towards you, showing you his screen with a perfect score, only to find you already looking his way.

— Instants like this, with just the two of you, and the tranquility of the dimming sunlight, are the ones Haruka wouldn’t trade for the world.

Gift giving ‧₊˚ ⋅

— Now, Haruka doesn’t usually spend on stuff for himself, but when it comes to his loved ones, that’s a whole other story.

— An example of this is him inviting his grandmother for a meal after he’s had a good performance.

— With you, sometimes he just wants to let you know how cherished you are, so he’ll buy all sorts of cute trinkets for you.

— Keychains matching with his bunny phone case, in his signature mint green image color; those new snacks you wanted to try from the candy store (you don’t pass up the chance to feed him some as thanks, relishing in the cute rosy tone apparent on his cheeks); or even that piece of jewelry you had been eyeing for months. Haruka never holds back when it comes to bringing you joy with one gift or another.

— And when he sees you using his presents he gets so happy!

— If you hang his adorable keychain on your phone, Haruka will want to take mirror selfies with you so that the cute accessory and his matching phone case are visible.

— He stumbles a little over his words when he asks you, face aflush in shades of carmine. For someone so rebellious on stage, he’s too adorable (you already knew that, though).

— And if you ask him to clasp around your neck the new necklace he bought for you? Oh, dear, now he is flustered.

— ZOOL’s center grumbles something about how ‘you could turn it around and do it yourself’, his honey gaze widened, looking everywhere except your face.

— And yet, nevertheless, he carefully takes the necklace, resting it around your collarbones as he fastens it.

— Give him a kiss on the cheek for an extra dose of flustered Isumin. He’ll stand there, mouth agape as he touches the spot you kissed while you chuckle, amused.

— There are times when his affection turns into a combination of quality time and gift giving.

— I already mentioned him treating his grandma to a meal, so if you’d like to have a date at a cute cafe or diner, he’s absolutely inviting you.

— You’re not allowed to pay for anything, no matter how much you argue.

— Oh well, you’ll just have to return the favor by giving him the most delicious cake ever, but that is a story for another day.

♡ NANASE RIKU

Words of affirmation ‧₊˚ ⋅

— Even though Riku is definitely not the flirtatious type, it’s his honesty and the fact he says what’s on his mind that make him charming.

— He’ll never shy away from telling you how cool or amazing you are, or how stunning you look whenever you wear a new outfit for the first time.

— Because he is pretty unfiltered, IDOLiSH7’s superstar is very vocal when it comes to expressing his love for you (I mean, we see him constantly being a fanboy over his twin brother, and he’s absolutely not going to play it down when it comes to his s/o).

— “You’re the best, [Y/n], I love you!” Your boyfriend lets out at the most random moments.

— Literally, you could be doing something as simple as bringing donuts to his room, and there Riku is, bright vermillion eyes starry as he looks at you, that wide smile that can light up the darkest nights on his lips.

— He’s so honest, and his feelings are so pure, you can’t help but fluster at the sudden verbal affection.

— With heating cheeks, you pat his head, cupping his cheek afterwards, your thumb brushing away remains of strawberry cream away from his lips.

— “You are the cutest, Riku. I love you too.” You tell him, as you wrap your arms around his shoulders, leaning against him.

— The redhead’s giggles fill the room, the sweet scent of his shampoo and the donuts surrounding you.

— There are other times, when you’re in public, in which Riku is just so happy that you guys are on a date that he forgets he should be discreet.

— You could be walking around a park or sitting at a cafe, and he’ll just give you one of his most endearing smiles as he tells you how pretty you look.

— Putting a finger over his lips, you remind him not to be too loud, as you pull up his face mask and leave a fleeting kiss to the corner of his lips.

— His eyes widen from behind the square glasses he’s using as a disguise, as his cheeks almost match the shade of his hair at your bold actions.

— He just couldn’t avoid letting you know how much he loves you!

Physical touch ‧₊˚ ⋅

— Remember how Riku runs to Tenn in that one episode, and Tenn and Iori are like: “Don’t run.”? Yeah, that’s pretty much how he is with you.

— Riku loves, loves, loves holding you or having you hold him in any way.

— He adores wrapping his arms around your waist when you two chill in the dorms.

— With a blanket thrown over the two of you and one of your hands gently running through his hair, he feels so comfy and relaxed… he could fall asleep.

— Speaking of, Riku can never have enough of you playing with his hair (and neither can you, to be honest; it’s just so soft and luscious… you could forever run your fingers through it).

— He is addicted to your gentle caress, all the pressure and exhaustion of the day drifting away as your fingertips tenderly massage through his scalp.

— And if you read a book to him in the meantime? Well, your cute boy would have no trouble believing he’s in paradise.

— When he’s the one surprising you with his touches, Riku is very fond of back hugs.

— While you’re cooking, working on your laptop or simply enjoying some tea as you admire the scenery outside the window, you can feel your boyfriend’s warmth the moment he clings to you.

— He loves hugging you at all times, burying his face in the crook of your neck (just please, make sure not to use too strong perfume, it could cause him an attack :( )

— He’s so cute when he embraces you like this, his comfy hoodie on, his vibrant hair a little mused. You simply adore him.

— Turning around in his hold, you cradle your idol’s cheeks, brushing your lips over his temple.

— The gesture truly makes Riku’s heart flutter, lips tilting upwards as he nuzzles into you.

— And on days he struggles and doesn’t feel that great, the warmth of your proximity is enough to soothe his constricted lungs.

— To Riku, your hold will always be his safe haven, the anchor that pulls him out of turbulent waves when he feels like he’s drowning.

— And to you, his touch is the sunshine you need to keep powering through days that feel too arduous, too overcast; he’s the first sliver of rainbow after the thunderstorm.