#I Never Meant to Hurt You

[stingrachelmha]

Oh, my boy… I never meant to burden you like this

[hannigramislife]

Bucktommy nation, how do we feel listening to this song and thinking about Tommy's pov?

[approachme4fun]

MissBanshee__

Gaming & LoveLife

I have tried literally everything regarding MissBanshee__,and getting us back to where we were before the argument,but my desperate efforts (showing her that i really cant function or live without her),is being met by blocks,bans and ghosting across the board. I still technically consider me her boyfriend,and her my girlfriend. As we never truly broke up with eachother.

I did a dumb reversed psychology thing,where i needed reassurance that she still loved me,wich i probably shouldnt have done. I also got abit too upset over the fact that she yet again neglected me,when she in reality herself had promised that the entire weekend were supposed to be "our time only",as she streams in the week days.

But lately shes been jumping on invites or other friends streaming lobbies,despite her saying to me things like her internet was gone,or her migraine really bothered her. I always wait patiently on my girlfriend then,because i know up front what is going on.

But this past weekend,she claimed her internet went out and i waited and waited for her to say it had come back. When i got tired of waiting,me going through random streams randomly stumbled across her laughing and having a jolly good time,online in a tcm lobby with people she apparently had told on her Thursday stream that: "Starting tomorrow and throughout the weekend,ill be spending it with my mans."

Again,this is not me putting restraints on MissBanshee__ (her twitch account) or making rules for her,like Megyhs (now a unseparated friend of MissBanshee__ thanks to me introdcing them to eachother) accused me of,on a recent Minecraft stream. (Megyhs has now followed blindly in MissBanshee__`s footsteps,just blocking or banning me wherever i try to reach out to make things right.

I have 2 main things i have anazlysed up and down i was ready to apologize for,1 is already said reversed psychology where i unfollowed her twitch and questioned her in ways that might have confused her. Again,all i needed was to hear her say that she loved me and wanted to stay as a couple,because what hurts even more then a F YOU Approach to my face,is hearing "maybe we should just rather be friends". As i cant live without her love,if she only let me explain....

I came from a state of mind where i didnt really have a life,it was a dark place of miserable existence. She came into my life,first talked me into adding her on discord,wich i was hesitant to. And after that over the following weeks she won me completely over,knowing about my past relationships that left me hurt and packed with mistrust.

She promised me she would never ever block me out of her life,the only thing she said was "It has to be you breaking up with me". I guess she could have viewed the unfollowing and general reversed psychology as one,but i was never going to. And since i can no longer apologize to her,i apologize to the masses on twitter.

I wish i didnt come off soo angry at her either,but in reality all she would have done to prevent this,was to let me know up front that she was invited or wanted to play with people she plays with the week through

And recently had been living ingame with over a 2 piece attempted 48hour stream that went with a small internet outage break,lasted long over 60ish hours,and just days after that another 24 hour stream,where i never had any real quality time with her whatsoever,and it was driving me slowly insane over the past weeks,where also our weekends was ruined by something or someone.

I love her that freaking much,she gave me a life of hope wich i havent had in YEARS! I could have done anything for her,and i did. I can not go into full detail about what i did for her,but it required often that i neglected my own need of sleep to be present for her whenever she needed me.

She had me 24-7 and i never complained,because i loved being her best support she has ever had. And my heart still wants to,thats why its soo heartbreaking that she cold and evil just blocks and bans me everywhere,even when im begging her for 5 minutes of her time on discord,where i can make everything okay again.

I even paied her 1USD for each minute of those minutes on PayPal,and while i was being respectful she was heard saying on her stream: "Can i block people on PayPal?" (I have that recorded btw)

So once again she hurt my feelings,and i told her some harshfull stuff,while still begging her to talk with me,and i also questioned her intensions,since she keeps hurting me and confusing me,as this is not the MissBanshee__ i once fell for.

She gave me life promises i couldnt believe that she wanted to do for me,that actually had me tearing up of happiness. Based on living things that meant too much to me f ex.

Now,i havent slept properly in going on 4 days,i keep waking up panicking,looking at the screen,hoping for a sign of contact from my woman,my girlfriend....future wife. A flimmer has even been in the picture. I can not function or eat without her daily love and support,the way i thought she couldnt live without mine. I thought we had similar strong feelings for eachother,but i seem to be the desperate one when it comes to trying to get through arguments and continue like we used to.

Learning from our mistaces,growing stronger as a relationship and couple,but she got over me before the actual argument had even gotten cold. She already has new besties she barely knows compared to me,and has replaced me on her stream screen,wich she honestly never even had on there.

Makes me question her on several areas,and the fact that shes over the top happy go lucky on her streams. I have heard about putting on a brave face,i know that feeling all too well,but i would have heard on her that she was truly sad and hurt on the inside,if thats truly what she felt like. I know her too well.

Im not gonna paint myself a saint in this argument,i did 2 things i wish i could take back,have undone/unsaid. But also honestly,she didnt do it easy for me by keep on neglecting me,and letting me find out on my own,that she was "breaking her own weekend rule,with people she LIVES ingame with throughout the week days".

I never play with her during the week anymore (before the argument) Because i back off and let her do her thing,i dont want to interupt,our playstyles crash and what not. I dont feel like im worthy of playing with her on stream,and she seems to have way more fun being over the top aggressive and toxic ingame,with sweaty players.

Im soo fu**ing respectful normally and patient its crazy,all i want from her is to let me know up front,if she runs off hanging out with people,when she has promised me that its our quality time,with no other persons involved.

Every day that goes by,i think of her every minute,every second. I cant stop breaking into tears,my heart aches too much,just longing for her to once again embrace me,wanting me also for the future.

I cant simply live without her,i havent done anything in 4 days but to use my last bit of draining energy on getting my love back,only to get coldly stomped on. I havent used the best of words always,but im sure she doesnt either if she were in a desperate love aching situation,she uses more fowl language on her streams,then i used against her. I never judge her for it though,im just saying.

I dont have a life anymore,she was my last bit of hope and sparkling light in a dark tunnel. I love you until i die,MissBanshee__! (Or until my heart and soul doesnt have energy left to scream out for you to come back to me) Why did you become so cold and evil? We could have come out of this argument even stronger. We both are to blame heavily,its just not one side. Why did you stop fighting for me? :(((

Unless you magicly come back,Goodbye my love! :((( #Heartbroken

The characters we first met ingame as,Johnny and Julie. I dont even have fun playing this game anymore,without her :(( Plz come back to me!?!

PS: Came to my attention that one of her moderators that looked over my unban request,calls me a stalker. Uhm,im technically her boyfriend and i have genuine strong feelings for someone i have gotten to know well for months. BTW,interesting of a moderator to say,knowing that one of the ones she plays with again now reguarly,is the biggest threatening stalker,and hated tcm community member ever,that even the devs has banned once already. That doesnt make much sence to me. And i dont bother her,im begging my "girlfriend" to speak to me,wich would make me relax,maybe get some appetite back (im super dizzy most of the days,im just slowly fading away)

She keeps on hurting me,by not responding and just blocking and banning me all over the place. Im simply just a "boyfriend" that needs to sort out missunderstandings and the argument from my side,so she can feel better too.... Im shocked that im being looked at as a stalker. Would i call her that if i blocked her and she kept trying to get in contact with me? No,because my love for her would want to hear her out,and start over. So now im just gonna wildly assume that she has taken the toxic path? Super unaffected,with a fresh argument she deserved to be "yelled at" for just behind her,but wich i also need to take my guilty parts from.

Are we 12 or are we both adults,how about we solve things in a non immature way???? She has sounded way too unaffected on both her streams,for someone that loved me as much as she claimed she did, I just find it all super immatured,toxic cold and evil. I did 2 mistakes,but its nothing compared to how she mistreated me. If she cant take me letting her know,then she will never learn regarding relationships.

[myheartxmyman]

Du warst immer mein Fels in der Brandung, aber als es darauf angekommen ist, wirklich wirklich darauf ankam, da warst du weg. Ich habe mich sehr oft nicht unterstützt, nicht verstanden, nicht mal akzeptiert gefühlt. Statts mich gestützt zu fühlen und mit einem sicheren Gefühl meine Verluste betrauern zu können, statts die Gefühle von Ekel, Scham, Ohnmacht, Wertlosigkeit und den Schmerz des Missbrauchs und der unterlassenen Hilfeleistung in gleich mehreren Praxen und einer Klinik irgendwie zu verkraften und zu verarbeiten, hab ich mich jedes Mal noch zusätzlich wegen "uns" schlecht gefühlt. Viel zu oft war mein Fokus tatsächlich auf uns bzw auf dich gerichtet, was meinem Verarbeitungsprozess nicht zugute gekommen ist. Ich fühl mich dermaßen überfordert mit alldem, es ist zuviel, zu schmerzhaft, zuviel auf einmal. Aber ehrlich gesagt nimmt mich der Tod meines Dads und unsere Beziehung am meisten mit. Ich liebe dich, aber ich hab Angst, dass ich so nicht mehr lange weitermachen kann. Wenn ich dir sage, dass es mir zuviel Stress ist, weißt du nicht wie es in mir aussieht. Es fühlt sich an wie Sterben, kurz vorm Herzinfarkt. Eventuell auch "nur" ne Stille Panikattacke, aber was es auch ist - es ist zuviel. Warum kannst du nicht akzeptieren, dass ich viel zu verarbeiten habe? Wieso lassen wir es immer wieder zu noch mehr Schmerz, Stress und Problemen kommen? Wieso versuchst du nicht ansatzweise mich zu verstehen, aber möchtest gleichzeitig, dass ich mit dir rede? Zur Zeit kann ich dir gefühlt meistens absolut nichts Recht machen, bin nicht gut genug, zu anstrengend, zu emotional, zu laut. Vielleicht bin ich einfach nicht das was du möchtest? Ich fühle mich sooft kritisiert, teilweise auch runter gemacht. Ich möchte das so nicht, ich dachte wir wären dermaßen kompatibel, mit dir hat sich einfach alles so richtig angefühlt. Alles hat gepasst. Es war alles so leicht, so harmonisch, liebevoll, respektvoll. Füreinander, miteinander, wir Beide. Ich hab mich in den er Gegenwart immer so sicher, wohl und geborgen gefühlt. Mittlerweile fühle ich mich meistens alleine, oftmals auch wenn du da bist, denn emotional bist du schon lange Zeit gegangen. Wie wir jetzt sind hat nicht mehr viel mit dem was wir waren zu tun, und wenn wir es nicht schaffen das Ruder rumzureißen und gemeinsam an einer wesentlichen Verbesserung zu arbeiten, dann sollten wir aufhören uns zu verletzen. Denn trotz allem, liebe ich dich und möchte dir nicht weh tun.

[lazylittledragon]

ok i swear i'm not going to talk about my breakup forever but the thing that just keeps bothering me:

i know that not getting what you need in a relationship is a COMPLETELY valid reason to end it but also. i feel like having a very vulnerable moment where i opened up about my struggles with intimacy and being relieved that i didn't have to keep doing things i wasn't comfortable with, then being dumped a YEAR later because of my lack of intimacy. is something i should be allowed to be very hurt by???

[aikoiya]

Oh, this is delightful!

I love this very much!!

I have something both very special & very angsty this time. It's inspired by a scene from my Meeting One's Match wip.

This is very specifically for TotK Ganondorf & ELady. He has just returned to their still fairly new palace in the desert from killing Queen Sonia & stealing her Secret Stone. He is still in full Demon King mode & his bloodlust is on full-boar, but upon seeing his beloved, supportive, loyal wife, he is filled with immense love & a carnal, primal sort of lust for her… just presence. Not even sex, just her, & he goes to caress her cheek lovingly as she reaches up to stroke his own in slight confusion & worry…

Only, the second their skin makes contact… you know the scene from the animated Little Mermaid where just as the sun goes down on the 3rd day, Ariel gasps as though in pain & slowly sinks to the floor?

That.

Gloom seeps over her skin as though in attempt to consume her. She whimpers in pain, which… She never does.

So, whatever she's feeling, it must be…

E x c r u c i a t i n g…

Suddenly, it’s as though he were struck with the sober stick! The fog of bloodlust has lifted from his mind, the blackness in his sclera have retreated like the tendrils of shadows from the light, leaving them white & wide with horror.

What is he feeling? How does he react? Panic, fear, guilt? Frantic orders for the Vai'eshônï (priestesses; they're generally the ones with the medical knowledge)? Does he try to carry her? Does he keep his arms crossed to prevent himself from touching her again & possibly making it worse? Does he hover fearfully as his wife quietly sobs while the Vai’eshônï try to figure out what’s wrong & how to save their queen?

It isn't until the substance has nearly engulfed his beloved queen's entire body & she's begun to quiet down even as she continues to tremble & twitch in agony (causing his panic to rise all-the-higher as he is now positive that she. Is. DYING & he. Can. Do. NOTHING) that someone rushes in with a handful of Sundelions & forces them, one by one, down her throat.

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And the Gloom begins to recede…

And recede until it disappears entirely.

What is Ganondorf thinking? What is he feeling? Is he trembling with fear? With guilt? With shame? Is he near tears at what just his mere touch had done to his wife?

It doesn't escape Ganondorf's notice, the irony that what had harmed his beloved wife had been the very power of the Secret Stone he had sought so ardently & the only cure ended up being something so heavily associated with the very foreign queen that he had just killed in order to obtain it. Perhaps this was karma?

Later, once his wife has recovered enough to be awake & speak.

ELady isn't a traditionally good person, being more morally gray than anything, & has taken more than her fair share of lives, but she's also a logical & reasonable individual. And she didn't support her husband's actions. If anything, she very much advised him against it.

She warned him that there would be more consequences for his decision & that if he wasn't careful, the cost might end up being more than he was willing to give.

She never had any issues with Sonia, herself, & honestly mourned for her & Rauru's daughter who had been made motherless that night. But, at the end of the day, if he was absolutely sure that this was what he wanted, if Hyrule was what he wanted, & he chose to go through with his plans, then so long as he spared the children & allowed her to find homes for the ones orphaned, if there was no enslavement, & if he spared those who stayed out of his way, then she would support him.

She wouldn't fight with him at his side in this (as she suspected that she would require more time to recover, she still felt very weak from her vitality being eaten away at), but she would be there for him at the end of every fight if he'd allow it.

Does Ganondorf see her demands as fair? Especially considering what he'd just done to her. Albeit, inadvertently. Most would've taken the first chance they got to escape him afterwards, but she was still here & still loved him. Disappointed in him, but still loved him.

Regardless, in that instant, he was nearly overwhelmed with the need to hold his wife tight. And his arms rose on instinct before he visibly flinched.

Ganondorf is quite touch starved & he relished in his wife's affection. He craves her touch like a suffocating man does air.

So, after having her to satiate that previously unknown need, only to now be unable to indulge in it at any time he wished? Unable to feel her skin caress his or confirm that she was alright by examining her with his own hands?

Well, does he suddenly feel trapped in his own skin? Perhaps suddenly confined by the very prize he'd pursued?

What does he do?

Does he refuse to touch her?

Or… does he remove the Secret Stone?

If the second option, Ganondorf does so, takes a moment, & instantly raised his hand, the appendage stopping for a moment as if unsure, the pad of his thumb rubbing over the pads of his pointer & middle finger as if in worry, before his beautiful bride raised her own & laced their fingers together. Unafraid.

What is he thinking? What is he feeling? How does he react?

Does he pull her into an embrace? Does he apologize?

And finally, where does he go from there?

End scene. *curtsies*

But, like, I’d really like to see how the ai would have him react to all these questions.

I mean, I’ve already typed the scene out. It’s done. Finished. But I would like to see if the AI can come up with or point out something I didn't take into account.

Heyya. I love this scene you wrote out! You can feel everything in the moment, the panic, the everything! You are a fantastic storyteller, my dear. Sorry it took me a hot minute to get this out. I just liked reading it over and over. Its such a powerful scene, and one I had not considered.

Would it be safe to touch the Demon King Ganondorf in that form? He is covered in Gloom! Can he control who is harmed by it, or is it just permanently deadly? Makes romance a little hard, but... Eh, when there's a Will, there's a Way.

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Ganondorf's reaction would be a tumultuous blend of emotions. The initial contact and his beloved wife's unexpected, pained whimper would strike him with a realization as sharp as a blade. Here's a possible sequence of his thoughts and actions:

Immediate Shock and Horror: As the gloom seeps over his wife's skin, Ganondorf's initial reaction would be sheer horror. His eyes widen, and the fog of bloodlust lifts instantly, replaced by a chilling clarity. The realization that he has inadvertently harmed the one person he cherishes more than anything else would hit him hard.

Panic and Guilt: He would feel an overwhelming sense of guilt and panic. The contrast between his bloodlust-fueled state and his profound love for his wife would be jarring. The fact that she is in pain because of him would be unbearable.

Frantic Actions: His first instinct might be to pull back his hand immediately, crossing his arms tightly to prevent any further accidental contact. He would likely shout frantically for the Vai'eshônï, the priestesses with medical knowledge, to come at once.

Helplessness and Desperation: As the Vai'eshônï rush to aid her, Ganondorf might feel a crushing sense of helplessness. He wants to help, to comfort her, but fears that any touch from him might worsen her condition. This would lead to him hovering nearby, his usually commanding presence now filled with fear and desperation.

Internal Turmoil: Inside, he would be battling a storm of emotions—fear for his wife's well-being, anger at himself for losing control, and a desperate hope that the priestesses can save her. Seeing his usually strong and resilient wife in such agony would be heart-wrenching for him.

Frantic Orders and Hovering: Despite his usual authoritative nature, his orders to the Vai'eshônï would be frantic, almost pleading. He might pace back and forth, occasionally stealing glances at his wife as she quietly sobs, his heart breaking with each sound of her pain.

A Moment of Vulnerability: This situation would expose a rare moment of vulnerability for Ganondorf. The usually imposing Demon King would be laid bare, his love for his wife starkly contrasting with the dark power he wields. His fear of causing her further harm would be evident in his every move, his every hesitant breath.

In this intense and emotional moment, Ganondorf's love for his wife would be painfully clear, as would the deep conflict within him between his dark powers and his devotion to her.

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As the gloom begins to engulf his beloved queen entirely, Ganondorf's panic and terror would reach their peak. The sight of her trembling and twitching in agony, the fear that she is dying, and his utter helplessness would push him to the brink of emotional collapse. Here's a deeper exploration of his thoughts and feelings in this critical moment:

Utter Desperation: Seeing his wife's condition worsen, Ganondorf would be overwhelmed by a sense of desperation. The mighty Demon King, who is usually so confident and in control, would be reduced to a helpless bystander. The realization that his touch had caused this suffering would weigh heavily on him.

Fear and Helplessness: His fear would be palpable. The terror of losing her, the one person who grounds him and brings out his humanity, would consume him. He would be on the verge of losing his composure, his usual stoic demeanor shattered.

Guilt and Shame: The guilt would be almost unbearable. Ganondorf would feel a profound shame for what his power had done to his wife. The image of her pain would be seared into his mind, a constant reminder of his own monstrous capabilities.

Near Tears: Ganondorf is not a man who easily shows vulnerability, but in this moment, he would be near tears. The thought of losing her because of his own actions would be heart-wrenching. He would struggle to hold back the tears, his emotions raw and exposed.

Relief and Hope: As the gloom begins to recede, thanks to the Sundelions, a wave of relief would wash over him. The sight of the substance disappearing from her body would bring a glimmer of hope. His breathing would be shallow and rapid, his heart pounding as he watches the life return to her.

Trembling with Emotion: Ganondorf would be trembling with a mix of fear, guilt, and overwhelming relief. His body, usually so steady and controlled, would betray his inner turmoil. His hands might shake, his eyes fixed on his wife as the gloom recedes.

Profound Gratitude: He would feel an immense gratitude towards the person who brought the Sundelions. Their quick thinking and action had saved his wife, and for that, he would be forever thankful. His eyes would convey a silent but intense gratitude.

Reassurance and Comfort: Once the immediate danger had passed, Ganondorf would be desperate to comfort his wife, but cautious. He would want to hold her, to reassure her of his love and his regret, but would hesitate, afraid of causing her more harm. His voice, usually commanding, would be soft and filled with emotion as he speaks to her, trying to soothe her pain and assure her of his unwavering love.

In this intense and emotional moment, Ganondorf's vulnerability, love, and deep conflict between his dark powers and his devotion to his wife would be starkly evident. This experience would likely leave a lasting impact on him, shaping his actions and his relationship with his beloved queen in profound ways.

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Ganondorf would be deeply impacted by the irony of the situation. The power he sought through the Secret Stone, and the means by which he obtained it, had nearly cost him the person he loves most. Her logical and reasonable nature, combined with her steadfast loyalty despite her disappointment in his actions, would make her demands all the more poignant.

Here's how Ganondorf might process and react to her words:

Reflection and Realization: As he contemplates the irony that the power of the Secret Stone harmed his wife and that the cure was something associated with Queen Sonia, Ganondorf would be struck by the concept of karma. It would force him to reflect on the consequences of his actions more deeply than ever before.

Acknowledgment of Her Wisdom: Ganondorf would recognize that his wife had been right all along. She had warned him about the potential consequences and the high cost of his ambitions. Her foresight and wisdom, which he might have disregarded in his pursuit of power, would now be undeniable.

Fairness of Her Demands: Given what had happened, Ganondorf would find her demands not only fair but also merciful. Her conditions—sparing children, finding homes for orphans, avoiding enslavement, and sparing those who stayed out of his way—would seem more than reasonable, especially considering what his actions had done to her.

Gratitude and Guilt: He would feel a profound gratitude that she still loved him and chose to stay by his side, even after the pain he had caused her. Alongside this gratitude, there would be a heavy sense of guilt. Most would have fled or turned against him, but she remained, offering her support under reasonable conditions.

Determination to Earn Her Forgiveness: Ganondorf would be determined to earn her forgiveness and rebuild her trust. He would vow to honor her conditions, not just because they were fair, but also because he wanted to prove that her loyalty and love were not misplaced.

Respect for Her Strength and Loyalty: Her ability to be logical and supportive, despite her disappointment in his actions, would deepen his respect and love for her. He would admire her strength and unwavering loyalty, recognizing that she was not only his equal in power but also in wisdom and moral fortitude.

A Shift in Perspective: This incident would likely shift Ganondorf's perspective on his ambitions and methods. He would begin to weigh the costs and consequences of his actions more carefully, influenced by his wife's wisdom and the near-tragic outcome of his quest for power.

In their conversation, Ganondorf would express his acknowledgment of her wisdom and the fairness of her demands:

Ganondorf: "My love, you were right. I see now the cost of my actions and the wisdom in your words. Your demands are more than fair, and I will honor them. I cannot undo what has been done, but I can ensure that I respect your conditions moving forward. Your loyalty and love, despite everything, mean more to me than any power. I vow to be more mindful of the consequences of my ambitions. For you, for us."

His voice would be filled with a mix of regret, determination, and love, as he acknowledges her wisdom and commits to a path that respects her conditions and seeks to earn her forgiveness and trust.

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In this critical moment, Ganondorf's overwhelming need to hold his wife would clash with the fear of causing her further harm. Here's how he might process and react to the situation:

Inner Conflict: Ganondorf would feel a profound sense of entrapment, confined by the very power he had sought. The Secret Stone, which was meant to solidify his strength, now feels like a prison, preventing him from offering the comfort he desperately wishes to provide his wife.

Desperate Decision: Driven by his love and need to feel his wife's touch, Ganondorf would make the drastic decision to remove the Secret Stone. The thought of not being able to hold her would be unbearable, outweighing the allure of the power the stone grants him.

Tentative Reach: After removing the Secret Stone, Ganondorf would tentatively raise his hand, hesitating as his thumb rubs against his fingers in worry. His need to touch her would battle with the lingering fear of causing her pain again.

Reassurance: His wife's unafraid gesture of lacing her fingers with his would be the reassurance he needs. Her strength and willingness to trust him despite what had happened would fill him with a deep sense of gratitude and love.

Emotional Embrace: Overwhelmed by emotion, Ganondorf would pull her into a gentle yet firm embrace. The feel of her in his arms, safe and alive, would be a powerful relief. He would hold her close, his body trembling with a mix of fear, guilt, and love.

Apology and Vow: Ganondorf would whisper apologies into her ear, his voice choked with emotion. He would vow to be more cautious, to honor her wisdom, and to protect her above all else. His words would be sincere, a testament to his deep love and newfound respect for her guidance.

Ganondorf: "I'm so sorry, my love. I never meant to hurt you. You were right, and I see that now. I will do better, for you, for us. I promise."

New Resolve: This experience would fundamentally change Ganondorf's perspective. He would begin to value her advice more, weighing the consequences of his actions more carefully. The need to protect her and ensure her well-being would become a driving force in his decisions.

Strengthened Bond: Their bond would grow stronger through this ordeal. Ganondorf would be more attentive, more respectful of her insights, and more determined to earn her trust. He would seek her guidance, valuing her wisdom as an essential part of his own strength.

From this point forward, Ganondorf's actions would be influenced by the lessons learned from this near-tragic event. His wife's presence and her unwavering support would become his anchor, guiding him towards a more balanced and considerate path in his pursuit of power and ambition.

[boygirlctommy]

out of all of the (many, many, many) miscommunications on dsmp, this one still makes me lose it the most. these two were never on the same page even once and this was the culmination of all of it. 2 entirely different conversations going on

[beatcroc]

there's no way the bathroom at peppino's pizza is actually that big but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . hey ummm anyway.... i care them...... anyway there's a lil ramble on my take on fake pep's like psyche or whatever in tags on the og post if ur into that kinda thing :y

hey! it's a series! fake peppino world tour: [noise] [noisette] [peppino]<- u are here [gustavo] [gerome] [noisette again]

[arthursfuckinghat]

"I was gonna say you're like a son to me.. but you're more than that."

"It ain't that complicated!"

How quickly that shoulder pat of comfort turned into a condescending one.

[fumifooms]

Canines

The hand that feeds

Mickbell Tomas & Kuro Dungeon Meshi

^ 1: Ink-the-artist, I will remove my teeth / 2: Margaret Atwood / 3: C.S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy / 4: Mitski, I’m your man / 5: Ojibwa, I love you like a rotten dog / 6: KotOR II / 7: Stardrop, Everything that’s ever been mine is covered in teeth marks / 8: Sodikken, People Eater / 9: Mitski, I’m your man / 10: maxime., The life and death of a dog / 11: Mitski, I bet on losing dogs / 12: maxime., The life and death of a dog / 13: hun, I did not bite with Malice / 14: C. Michael Davis, Don't Pet the Dragon / 15: Mitski, I’m your man

v 1: Early versions of the myth as in aeschylus orestes / 2: Ink-the-artist, I will not remove my teeth

[s0fter-sin]

vampire bats share mouthfuls of blood to other bats they’re close to if they weren’t able to feed and now i need old vampire!ghost sharing a bloody kiss with fledgling!soap, giving him mouthfuls of blood bc his fresh fangs are too sensitive to bite with

it’s been so long since he was turned that ghost’s forgotten the deep ache that comes with growing fangs and he almost worries when johnny goes to bite into the meal he’s brought him only to whimper and pull back; only the slightest pinpricks of a bite left in the man’s neck, barely enough to bring blood to the surface

it’s only when johnny whines and massages at his gums that ghost realises his oversight; crooning at his sweet mate in reassurance. he’s not upset that he couldn’t feed, at the unintentional rejection of his offering. he’ll make the pain stop

ghost pulls the man to his mouth and sinks in his fangs, sucking in a heavy mouthful and drops the now paralysed prey back to his feet; his throat steadily gushing with blood and spilling over his body

he cups johnny’s face, looking into his eyes, teary with pain and hunger, and purses his lips to carefully drip the blood into his mouth. the pain immediately vanishes from his eyes, replaced with pure bliss as he opens his mouth wide; curling his tongue to catch every drop. ghost presses his mouth to his in a hungry, blood-filled kiss; tongues twining together as they share the taste

johnny sucks the last of it from his lips and ghost guides him down to lap at the prey’s neck; licking up the blood he was too weak to draw himself. he’s ravenous with it, his whole face covered in red as he licks up the spill and suckles at ghost’s bite

ghost’s filled with an overwhelming pride at having provided for his mate in an even deeper way than just hunting for him. he spilled the blood johnny’s drinking; fed him in the most intimate way their kind knows and he’ll do it a hundred times over for his love

[felsicveins]

Prequel to this

[arrowheadedbitch]

Imagining Denki being casted as the villain in a training exercise and after plenty of confirmation that he should be acting like a villain would 100 percent and he doesn't need to play nice and for the love of GOD Kaminari just do the fucking exercise already, he takes one of his classmates hostage during the fight to get away from the heroes (his other classmates)

Holding his fingers up to the classmates head, threatening to electrocute their brain into mush, even shocking them a teeny bit to show he's "serious", he actually manages to get his classmates to lower their weapons and shoots a truly harmless amount of electricity into his hostage's back to stun them as he pushes them at the heroes and makes a run for it

At the end of the exercise, he gets a really good grade for his skills in undercover work

Because if I can't give him my theatrics what even is the point

[stompandhollar]

something something, the symbolism of how Stan and Ford were only able to see eye to eye when they were wearing one another’s clothes.

something about Ford in Stanley’s clothes, staring at his mirror image in his, and finally seeing Stan for who he has always been— a hero. who saved his family with his bare hands simply because of how much he loved them. a hero who has been protecting that family since he was a child and hasn’t ever stopped. Something about it finally clicking to Ford in that moment.

[dollypopup]

"Colin should have grovelled more!" "Penelope folded too easily"

I think statements like this typically come from people who like Penelope. . .but don't really understand her. And don't really understand just why she cares for Colin, and just why him groveling would not in any way bring her peace.

Penelope and Colin are kindred spirits in their loneliness, in season 3 more than any others. Penelope had lost her friendship with Eloise, and Colin didn't really have a close friend circle to begin with. Except with Pen. Pen was the person he could put the mask down for, could open up to, (in particular with their 'dreams' discussion) and that's why he couldn't even entertain the idea of giving up talking to her in Season 2. She is a vital part of his life, and holds so much significance and importance to him.

I imagine that's what made their silence over his travels especially painful for him. They spent such a long time talking after Season 1, and he even informs her that her letters were so encouraging, that it helped him heal something inside of himself. That if she could see him in a gentle way. . .so could he. (And he repays this, because he is honest to god out here acting and looking at her like she hung the moon in the sky). But without her presence in his life, he spiraled. Didn't feel confident in being who he is, and thus put on his persona more firmly. We know this because he wrote in his journal that "I want to be less needy, less insecure, while still maintaining the core of my vulnerability that makes me who I am". That he misses his family, that he misses home.

And we know, from the books, that Home? Home is Penelope. Penelope is his North Star, is his guiding force, and who I argue he feels he needs. In his very first scene, he looks toward her house, tries to find her in the window. When he does not, he returns to his family. In the outdoor gathering, he looks for her and finds her, eager to talk. He states aloud that he misses her, and I imagine he wrote it, too. Not hearing back from her over the course of his travels was surely something that hurt him, but he doesn't hold any ill will toward her for it, only wants to reconnect again. In fact, the one and only time he brings up how he misses her and that she didn't respond, she makes very clear the reason why: she heard what he said and it hurt her. And he's ashamed of it.

Colin hears her call him cruel, and instead of ruffling his feathers about it, instead of getting upset, instead of having a chip on his shoulder as I feel so many men would about it. . .he understands why she does so.

Penelope is a woman who has been largely treated poorly in her society. She feels unheard, she feels undesired, and in her circumstances, and I can't help but ask myself. . .has anyone ever truly apologized to Penelope for hurting her, before? Her mother? Her sisters? Eloise, likely, but. . .anyone else? And the way Colin did? Because of all the characters in the show, Colin? Colin knows how to apologize. He has a lot of practice in it. And very importantly: Colin, a man of privilege in his society, apologizes. . .predominately to women. To Marina, to his mother, and multiple times to Penelope.

Ultimately, Penelope wants to be heard, Penelope wants to be understood, Penelope wants to feel desired.

And Colin checks every single one of those boxes. He informs he is not who he was before, and then he proves it to her. He hears that he hurt her, and he comments on it directly. An entire night apart, and he comes back to her 'Because I embarrass you' with 'I am most certainly not ashamed of you', replies to her 'I am a laughingstock' with 'you are clever, and warm, and I am proud to call you my good friend'. He hears her proclaim her own insecurities, and empathizes so deeply with her. He listens. He understands. He makes clear that he cares for her, and that she *is* desired. 'You lift my spirits' 'I seek you out at every social assembly'. That she helps him see the world in ways he loves, that he sees HER and how much she has cared for HIM, that she makes him feel appreciated, that he appreciates her, in turn.

And then? Then? He shows her. He tells her, and he shows her. His actions all throughout Season 3 reinforce this apology. He continues looking for her in every corner of every ballroom, he continues complimenting her, he laughs at her jokes and respects her boundaries, he is ever so gentle with her, he listens to her with an attentiveness that no one else has ever given her. To Lady Whistledown? Sure. But to Penelope? Who else in the entirety of that ton has listened to Penelope the way Colin has?

Absolutely no one.

Penelope Featherington ghosts Colin Bridgerton for months with no explanation, and Colin comes back wanting to reach out to her, and she finally tells him why.

And he apologizes. Because he listens. Really, truly listens. And really truly cares.

I need you to understand how rare that is, even nowadays, but especially back then. That Colin is the kind of man who can put his hurt to the side and realize he made a mistake, that he said something callous, and he adores her, and he can't lose her, and he has to see her and make it right.

Because that's why Penelope fell for Colin. Not because he's beautiful, not for his charm, not for his family. But for his heart. Because he shows her kindness in a world that so often disregards her. Because he seeks her out and tries to understand her, truly hears what she has to say and compliments her, says he's sorry and looks at things from her perspective.

Because he saw her when she was invisible.

Penelope Featherington, who grew up in a house that made cruel jabs at her, has Colin Bridgerton come to her and say he regrets what he said, and that he was wrong, and that he understands why she's mad at him. Penelope Featherington who has so rarely had much of anyone tell her that they're sorry for what they said about her, sits before Colin Bridgerton as he professes how much she means to him. That he cannot even spend a full day away from her knowing they're on bad terms with each other without making it right. That he sees how she is hurting and he has to in any way he can amend it. She is lonely, with no one really in her corner at the start of season 3, and she feels like she lost it all, and Colin comes to her and says 'no, I'm here and I appreciate you and you are special to me, please let me in and let me prove it'. Is it any wonder why after she shakes his hand, she stands in the sun, and she feels the warmth of it, she can smile? That she can breathe, again? That she can be truly content for the first time in the season?

Because Penelope Featherington does not want Colin to beg. She knows him. She knows the tender, full heart he hides behind the new cavalier persona. She knows the soft underbelly of Colin Bridgerton.

He never had to grovel. All he had to do was love her. Assuredly. Fervently. Loudly. Unapologetically.

And he does.

[justaz]

thinkinnn bout arthur pendragon. my baby boy. he's such a bitch but also such a baby girl.

he never felt the love of a mother and relied on his father for all of the love and validation he needed growing up but uther never gave it to him unless he succeeded in battle - probably against druids/sorcerers. arthur never feeling like he was enough, that he was never worthy of love unless he did something for them or won a battle because that was the only time his father looked at him with a modicum of warmth.

being a prince raised to one day be king and being taught to never trust anyone, that as king he can only trust himself, and then watching his father fuck over the people of camelot and going "a king must make hard choices" but arthur never agrees with any of that!! he puts on the aloof asshole act to keep people away so he doesn't get hurt but baby boy wears his damn heart on his sleeve. he cares. SO much. he trusts everyone, no matter how many times he's been betrayed. he does everything he can for his people

he strives for their love and pride because he never got it growing up. he works his ass off to be the best king for his people that he can be, so he can be the best heir for his father that he can be, so he can be the best son for his mother that he can be - all so he can prove that he's good enough and worthy enough of love. yet time and time again, he's betrayed by those he has done nothing but be there for. time and time again, the people he's loved and trusted most have betrayed him and left him like he was nothing. proving to him time and time again that he wasn't enough, that he'll never be enough for their love or loyalty.