#Don't let Demyx cook.

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Kingdom Hearts - Saix

Well... did you know I used to draw Kingdom Hearts stuff when I was still active on deviantArt? No? Well, that's okay. Just felt like sketching (annoyed) Saix for old days sake.

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I see some poor anon lost their best friend and I lost my mother just recently. May I request some hc's of how the organization members would (at least try to) comfort someone who has lost someone dear? It's okay tho if you don't want to ^^ - M

 awe, sorry to hear that, nonnie ! and sorry for replying to this one so late too, hope 2020 brings you a lotta joy and happiness ! 

Xemnas : 

A part of him can relate to that feeling, even if he doesn’t understand exactly why or how. Nonetheless, Xemnas would simply listen to every word you had to get out of your chest - but if none come out, he’ll gladly stay by your side in absolute comforting silence. Sometimes, peace and quiet to calm the mind can do more than endless words of encouragement. And he’d be too awkward to just go and give you a hug, so the only thing he can do is offer you his company, along with time and a safe space to get your thoughts and feelings in order.

Xigbar :

One would expect Xigbar to take you to some whacky adventures so you can distract yourself from those negative thoughts and feelings - but he’s also dealt with his fair share of loss and he’s found that facing the facts and coming to terms with them helps more than idle and mindless fun. Of course, it takes time to gather the courage and stability to do so - but if you ever need a reality check and some down to earth advice for something this serious, Xigbar’s your guy. Honor the past and cherish the good memories, but dont dwell so much on them. Don’t let them hold you back !

Xaldin : 

Hands down, Xaldin s u c k s at comforting people, specially as a Nobody and his complex relationship with f e e l i n g s. What is he supposed to say in these situations ? Hell, even giving you a pat on the back is hard for him. Like, is it okay for him to do so ? What if you start crying ? ? Because of this, he can only say he’s a good listener, maybe give you some general words of advice here and there. However, he wouldn’t be against cooking something for you - a nice warm meal followed by a good rest is usually what he does whenever he has a bad day. You’re even welcome to steal from the cookie jar and brag about it to Demyx and Axel.

Vexen :

As a scientist, it’s very easy for Vexen to detach himself from emotional situations and come up with a straightforward and cold reply to your loss. It’s the way he deals with things that require a heart, after all. Brain = good. Heart = confusing. Easy peasy. Of course, when he realizes that this method clearly doesn’t work and that you’re about to smack him, Vexen would feel a b i t guilty and offer to help in a different way. It’s very easy to let yourself go after losing someone and accidentally adapt some unhealthy habits - this is where he comes in, helping you make a schedule so you don’t end up oversleeping, skipping meals or avoid being active.

Lexaeus : 

Lexaeus is also a silent listener, it’s just kinda how he rolls. But unlike Xaldin who struggles with it, Lexaeus is good at comforting others without the need of words. Definitely one of the very few people in the organization that would hug and hold you for as long as you need, not caring if you stain his coat with tears. His aura and willingness to protect others can make anyone feel safe with him, so you’re in good hands. Lexaeus would even give you one of his little puzzle toys, in case he can’t be around. They might be small, but they sure help a lot to distract you for a while and remember that he’s got your back. 

Zexion :

Zexion might be emotionally constipated due to his status as a Nobody, but he’s no stranger to the negative emotions of the human psyche. If you reach out to him, he’d be willing to help - but you gotta keep in mind that he’s still a kid at heart and hasn’t found the proper way to cope and deal with his own feelings. Still, Zexion makes up for his lack of knowledge when it comes to comforting with his extense collection of books ! He’d recommend you things to read, both literature you two could discuss as a past time and articles about dealing with loss and grief. He’d also make use of his powers to create illusions you might enjoy if you’ve had a particulary rough day.

Saix : 

Saix doesn’t comfort, at least not so openly like other members. His approach is pretty much the aftermath of Vexen’s idea to give you a schedule - so long story short, Saix is the one who’d enforce and make sure you follow it. Which means he’s gonna be on your ass most of the time and as annoying as that might sound (Demyx feels so bad for you because of this) if you squint really really hard, you’ll notice that he does care about your wellbeing. “You have to keep on moving” he’d say, while sending you into your 6th mission of the day, which simply consists on taking care of a few heartless and some general recon. You’ll also find that most of your reports have been already filled out, but hey, don’t ask him.

Axel : 

Another awkward guy - Axel has trouble comforting friends, but damn if he’s not going to try. The way he speaks is more than enough to cheer you up, or at the very least give you back that passion you had prior your loss, it’s like he sparks a fire in you ! You just gotta go all out, ride all of this out and. Cry, scream, feel everything you gotta feel and then kick back with people you can trust, eat some ice cream with them. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and held. Axel would totally invite you to join him, Xion and Roxas to their whacky adventures around Twilight Town.

Demyx : 

Very obvious, but Demyx would encourage you write a song about it. It’s what he does to sort his feelings out, figure out what feels right in the end. And besides, learning how to play an instrument is always fun - you also got the best (and only) music teacher in the organization ! If that’s not your cup of tea, then you can try any other artistic outlet. Dancing, writing, etc etc. Demyx is fully aware that fortnite dancing at 3 am is not going to fix his problems, but it sure helps him stay grounded and remember that life is not as serious as we make it out to be.

Luxord : 

Luxord is very polite, so he won’t pry into your business - but the second he notices little changes in you like that permanent tired expression or the way you sigh a little too much on a daily basis, he’d invite you over for tea, subtly give you an excuse to talk to him and vent should you need it without being too invasive or forward. If you still can’t or refuse to open up, Luxord would take you for a walk around Wonderland or another colorful and fun world, giving you some advice in the form of his cryptid ramblings. When a door closes, another opens - and if there aren’t any, then you just have to open a window, get some fresh air and a new perspective.

Marluxia :

Marluxia can also relate to that. Surprisingly, he’d be very gentle, asking if you’d like to share some happy memories you have with that someone. Maybe even set up a small makeshift “shrine” in their honour, of course covered with their favorite flowers. He’s just happy to help you, listening to you reminisce and remember them with a smile on your face. It’s very shocking to see this side of him, given how flamboyant and eccentric he can be - but those passing encouraging smiles Marluxia gives you whenever he sees you are a great comfort.

Larxene :

Larxene is… Not the best choice if you want to be comforted. Her method is an extreme version of Xigbar’s, she’ll simply offer a quick “deal with it” and a hard “grow up and accept it”. While she might be impulsive and very emotional Larxene is actually a very logical person with a good understanding of her own feelings. What you can learn from her is that everyone needs to ultimately find their own way of coping and dealing with grief, no one else can tell you how or when to feel a certain way no matter how good their intentions might be. Take the good advice, but don’t depend on others for everything. Your way might be unconventional, but as long as it’s not hamrful for yourself and you’re aware of your limits, it’s good enough.

Roxas :

Roxas doesn’t know what to do, at all. So he’d simply ask about what YOU want to do now. How would you like to deal with these feelings and such. He’ll be there right next to you, even if you just wanna cry and sleep it off or if you want to distract yourself and never speak about it. Roxas is there, holding your hand all the way and making sure you know you’re not alone. Like Marluxia, he might also ask about the person you lost, just out of curiosity. And then maybe internally facepalm because oh shit, what if you don’t want to talk about it. The way Roxas worries about you, stuttering apologies and awkwardly explaining that he simply wants to make you feel better is so endearing that you can’t help but feel safe and sound.

Xion :

Xion would simply take you to Destiny Islands, to watch the waves, feel the sand and the sun on your skin. She wouldn’t ask at all, instead explaining that this is the place she goes to whenever she’s feeling confused, lost or just a little under the weather - and now, she wants to share this with you. You don’t have to say a thing, Xion doesn’t need to know your pain to realize that you just need a friend and a shoulder to cry on. Someone to rely on. The two of you would just spend the afternoon picking up seashells, exploring the island and relaxing. She’ll gladly listen if you have anything to say, but it’s okay, you’ve done enough. Let her take care of you now.

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Rank the Organization from 'can cook' to 'don't let into the kitchen'.

I added a few extra details oops

Can Make a Four Course Meal Blindfolded to Burns Water

Saix - Is a fantastic cook, but can’t bake.  His specialty is any type of pasta, but he’s moved on to perfecting various stews and soups

Lexaeus- can barbecue like nobody’s business so anything on a barbecue pit is fair game.  Also really good at making breakfast foods like eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, etc.

Luxord - can cook basic English dishes like Shepherd’s Pie, fish and chips, and yorkshire pudding.  Can also make great apple cinnamon scones.

Xaldin - a fairly decent cook when he wants to be.  Used to help his mom cook when he was a kid and there are still a few holdovers from that.

Larxene - her culinary prowess is limited to making sandwiches, but what she can do???? she goes all out.  I’m talking anything from turkey and mustard with American cheese on white bread to prosciutto with pesto on a brioche bun.

Xigbar -  can make a FANTASTIC steak.  I’m talking the type of steak they’d serve in a five-star restaurant.  But literally cannot make anything other than that.

Zexion - you know how there are some people that can improvise when cooking and can create fantastic masterpieces?  Not him.  Zexion can only cook if he’s following EXACTLY by the recipe.

Xemnas - can fend for himself when cooking, but only easy stuff. Doesn’t bother cooking for other people, so no one really knows how much he can and can’t do.

Vexen - kind of like Xemnas in that he can fend for himself, but treats cooking basically like it’s a science experiment.  Likes to try mixing together a bunch of different things even if the result is terrible.

Marluxia - The boy can make a mean salad with lettuce or kale and he also has a fantastic sugar cookie recipe that the others have yet to beat, but that’s about it

Axel - basically a college frat boy when it comes to cooking.  Can use the microwave like a pro and can make fantastic ramen or boxed mac and cheese.

Xion - never really had much of an opportunity to cook or attempt cooking, but is slowly learning different things.  Has been taking secret lessons with Saix and is gradually improving!

Demyx - can make cereal and can heat up pizza rolls in the oven without burning them

Roxas - cannot cook.  Do not let him near a kitchen.

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Ah yes, my brand. Zemyx requested by both @nocturnalmelody and @squidsun

Who cooks normally?: Ienzo will cook the most since Demyx is, ya know, lazy. He's not very creative about it though. Demyx on the other hand, is interested in the finer points of the culinary arts, but he never has the motivation to actually do it. Also he's just naturally a bad cook so, it really is best to leave it to Ienzo, even if they don't end up with anything special or fancy to eat. It's better than food poisoning.

How often do they fight?: Eeeehh… so-so I'd say. Like, Demyx almost never starts a fight, but if Ienzo does then its because of something Demyx did or didn't do. Like if Demyx refuses to clean up a mess he made then Ienzo will pester him about it, which can get annoying, but like, really Demyx. Just clean up. It's not that hard.

What do they do when they're away from each other?: For Ienzo, he can talk Demyx's ear off, so while apart he just keeps a mental checklist of all the things he wants to tell Demyx once they see each other again. Sometimes the list can get really long. For Demyx, he goofs off more than usual. Ienzo is good at keeping him in line and Demyx actually likes doing things for Ienzo(if its not too much work), but when apart it's like that one meme thats like “My girlfriend is away so I'm gonna cut all the sleeves off my shirts.” “Why?” “Because she's 75% of my impulse control.”

Nicknames for each other?: Demyx still has a habit of calling him Zexion on occasion, just cuz its a hard habit to break so that ended up becoming a nickname. If he wants to be goofy, or actually genuinely romantic he'll call Ienzo things like “my sonata”, “dolce”, or “beautiful melody”. Ya know, musical terms. Ienzo doesn't really call Demyx anything other than his name, but he's been known to say “Dem” on occasion.

Who is more likely to pay for dinner?: You know Demyx would forget his wallet. So generally its usually Ienzo. If Demyx didn't forget then they'd both be equally likely to suggest paying. But the second Ienzo even slightly insists he should pay instead, then Demyx backs right off and let's Ienzo pay.

Who steals the covers at night?: It would be Demyx if Ienzo's whole body didn't make it difficult to do so. Ienzo definitely prefers to snuggle up with Demyx so focusing on that makes hogging the blanket a tough job.

What would they get each other for gifts?: Demyx is more of a home made gifts kinda guy. If his gift isn't playing a song and he wasn't lazy enough to do absolutely nothing then he'll turn a date into a gift. Like spending the whole afternoon together and making a whole bunch of new and wonderful memories together. He's gotten flak about it from the others, them saying a date doesn't count as a gift, but Ienzo certainly disagrees about that. There have been extremely rare occasions though where Demyx will get Ienzo a book he knows Ienzo was interested in, but that usually means getting help from others to find it. As for Ienzo, he's more into getting small gifts. He gets worried about Demyx's fingers from all the sitar playing so he mostly gets Demyx picks. Demyx prefers to play with his fingers instead, but he definitely loves his pick collection.

Who remembers things?: Demyx is so forgetful, it's always Ienzo remembering things. Demyx even knows how forgetful he is so he tells Ienzo to remind him and Ienzo never fails to do so. It gets annoying when Ienzo has to tell Demyx the same thing over and over again because of it. Although sometimes Ienzo can get so focused on research that he zones out everything else and forgets things himself. In a rare turn of events, Demyx is the one reminding him!

Who cusses more?: Demyx is more profane in public than Ienzo. He doesn't use big potty words, but he often says “damn”, “crap”, and “hell”. Ienzo is extremely polite in public, but when alone he'll easily mutter “fuck” under his breath any for any reason he deems worthy. Still, Demyx has the higher word count.

What would they do if the other one was hurt?: For a normal, small injury on Ienzo, Demyx would sorta overreact. Like whole “ohmigosh!” type freaking out with constant “Are you okay!? Is it okay!? You're not dying are you!? Oh my god he's dying!” The last part is either a joke or serious and the truth tends to alternate with each new injury Ienzo sustains. For a battle sustained injury to Ienzo, you know Demyx is finally gonna get serious for once in his life. He gonna be retaliating like he's from the Cave of Remembrance. (If it's Myde then he whipping out them mad Keyblade skills) For a normal, small injury on Demyx, Ienzo would be more bothered by Demyx making a big deal out of it. If it was an injury that actually hurt tho, then he'd definitely take over a nurse type role for Demyx. Making sure it got patched up just right and he doesn't do anything to make it worse. For a battle sustained injury to Demyx, without any powers now Ienzo would just protect Demyx by using his body as a shield. And now I'm sad :’(

Who kissed who first?: Ienzo kissed Demyx first. I'm a little hesitant to go into detail about it since I wanna put the scenario for it into something I write, but trust me, Ienzo working up the courage to kiss Demyx first is very, very good.

Who made the first move?: Ienzo got feelings for Demyx first. He was definitely shy about trying anything, but he at least put forth effort to strengthen their relationship, so technically Ienzo made the first move just by trying I'm a general sense.

Who started the relationship?: I feel Demyx would. Like, even after everything Ienzo would still be too nervous to outright ask Demyx if they could be together, so after falling for Ienzo, Demyx would take it upon himself to start the relationship by being the best boyfriend he could be.

I will now proceed to pass out cuz I can barely keep my eyes open.