#I am so sorry for the wait

[browniesarethebest]

Ur reverse batfam is so just *chefs kiss*!! I’d love to read either Dick seeing Cass dance for the first time if it’s not too much trouble

Ah! Thank you! I am so sorry that this took forever! I promise I didn't forget about it! Thank you so much for your patience!

When Dick first moved into the manor, he was given a tour by Stephanie and Tim, which Dick was very grateful for. The place was huge and, even with the tour, Dick still managed to get lost once or twice in the beginning. At one point, they stopped to peek into a windowless room. One wall contained a giant mirror that stretched from corner to corner. The opposite wall held a wooden bar that was just as long. There were a few chairs stacked along another wall next to a closed door, and Dick could see sound system one could hook their phone up to. Dick shuffled his sock-covered feet across the polished wooden floor and almost missed Stephanie's explanation as he took in the whole room.

"This is the dance studio. Cass is pretty much the only one who uses it, but I'll join her sometimes if I'm in a dance-y mood."

Dick perked up. Cass danced? It wasn't quite the same as acrobatics, but that made Cass a performer, just like him.

Dick soon forgot about this as the tour continued and he was bombarded with the rest of the amazing rooms the Manor had to offer. He only remembered again a few weeks later when he went exploring to continue learning the layout of the Manor. He was walking down a hallway when he heard soft music coming from one of the doorways. Peeking his head in, his eyes lit up as they caught sight of Cass gliding around the mirror-filled room.

Dick stared in silent awe as Cass moved and swayed to the music. There were no words in the song, but Dick felt like he could see a story in her dance. He sighed wistfully.

She would have fit right in at the circus.

Cass seemed to have caught the sound—or maybe she caught sight of him in the Manor, Dick wasn't sure—and paused. Instead of stopping the music like Dick expected, she reached her hand out to him with a gentle smile.

Dick beamed and eagerly took her hand. She led their dance, but Dick easily stayed in rhythm with her. The performer in his heart soared as he watched the two of them in the mirrors. It wasn't his usual type of performance (not enough flair for him), but it was so nice to move with someone again...

They both slowed as the song came to an end, posing gracefully as the final note finished. They beamed at each other, and Dick felt his heart skip a beat as he felt kinship growing between them. It was strange to go from being an only child to having a gaggle of siblings, but Cass was quickly becoming one of his favorites. She understood him in a way the others couldn't, and Dick appreciated that.

"Do you ever perform for the others?" Dick asked as they sat on the floor. Cass passed him an apple from her bag, which he took eagerly.

She shrugged and made a so-so gesture. Dick frowned, so she elaborated further. "Mine. My...thing."

Dick took a moment to process that before he understood. "Oh! So you mean you like to keep it to yourself. Because it's for you."

Cass nodded, and they fell into silence. Dick picked at the stem of his apple.

"The trapeze is like that for me," he murmured. Cass tilted her head to show she was listening. "Do you think...Do you think I could have one? Like you have this?" Dick gestured around the room. He wasn't really asking if Mr. Wayne could make him one. There was no way the man would do anything like that for him—the man had done enough already taking him in. Dick just missed the circus, and he couldn't help but dream about flying on the trapeze again.

Cass huffed out a laugh and ruffled his hair. Dick batted her hand away, pouting.

"I wasn't being serious," he muttered. Cass just looked at him knowingly.

And that was how it went. Dick would find himself exploring the hallways, always ending up at Cass's dance room even if he didn't always intend it. He would watch Cass dance and wait for her to notice him. She would eventually reach a hand out to him, and he would join her. She never made him leave, even though dancing was "her thing." Maybe she knew just how much he needed it—Stephanie had said she was good at reading body language.

It was almost like a shared secret between them. Unknown to Dick, however, Cass had a secret of her own.

"What...?" Dick breathed as he was led into a room further down into the Manor by Bruce and his siblings. His jaw dropped as he stared up in awe at the trapeze set up in the middle of the room. He stopped moving, but Cass took his hand and pulled him further into the room.

They stood in front of the trapeze together, still holding hands, as Bruce came up behind him and set a hand on his shoulder.

"Cass was telling me how you miss the trapeze at the circus." His head snapped towards Bruce as the man spoke. Bruce smiled down at him reassuringly.

"This—This is too much! I—"

"Everyone here has something of their own. Cass has her dance studio, Tim has his gaming room, Damian has his art studio, Jason has the library, and Stephanie..." Bruce was pointing to each sibling but faltered when he got to Stephanie.

Said girl grinned proudly. "I call it my multipurpose room."

"...Sure." Bruce turned back to Dick. "So you see, everyone has a room that is just for them—"

"Pretty sure the library is technically for everyone."

"Yeah, but no one goes in there but you, Jason."

"Yeah, 'cause you're all uncultured."

"You all have a room just for you!" Bruce cut in, his smile becoming forced as he refused to look at the others. He heard a scoff and mentally noted to give Jason extra training tomorrow.

"Just for me..." Dick murmured as he stepped closer to the trapeze. He fought back tears as he stared up at the trapeze. For a moment, he could see his family flying across it, circus music playing softly in the background as his parents called out to him.

He blinked, and the vision was gone. The hand holding his own slipped out and slid around his shoulders, pulling him closer to his older sister. He looked up at her, lip trembling.

"Yours," Cass simply said.

Dick let out a shaky breath as he looked around the room. He took in the trapeze, but more importantly, he took in the faces of those surrounding him. Jason and Tim were subtly shoving each other while Stephanie giggled and egged them on. Damian was leaning against a wall, looking done with the whole thing. Only Cass and Bruce were still looking at him.

Dick smiled at them, warmth settling in his chest.

"Mine."

[a-romantics-guide-to-life]

WORKS IN PROGRESS

just wanted to share a sneak peek at whats to come! (because I have like actually had these in my drafts formatted for such a long time and I wanted to share what I’ve been working on 😉)

[sugar-and-vice-mogai]

afterimagesongic & afterimagefinic

[pt: afterimagesongic & afterimagefinic /end pt]

[first flag id: a flag with 9 vertical stripes. in order the stripe colours are a black to forest green gradient. on top of these stripes are 5 circles. from outside to inside, the circle colours are black to green gradient circles, with the innermost being white. inside of the white circle is a green music note. /end id]

[second flag id: a flag with 9 vertical stripes. in order the stripe colours are a black to magenta gradient. on top of these stripes are 5 circles. from outside to inside, the circle colours are black to magenta gradient circles, with the innermost being white. inside of the white circle is a magenta music note. /end id]

[id: a divider. there are two thin light pink lines. in the middle of these two lines is the conduitalbumic flag /end id]

afterimagesongic: a gender related to the song "afterimage" by justice (featuring RIMON)

afterimagefinic: a FINgender related to the song "afterimage" by justice (featuring RIMON)

requested by @dragonpride17, tagging @radiomogai & @archive-of-music

[dni id: the conduitalbumic flag as a rectangle with rounded corners. text on the rectangle reads: Do Not Interact - Homophobes, Transphobes, Anti-xenogenders, Anti-mogai/liom, Transid/transx, Maps/noMaps, anti "contradictory labels", believes in "narc abuse" /end id]

[mageunderground]

Starter for @tainted-chains

People in Radiale tended to be even more fast-paced than in Kirkwall. You would think the population would be more understanding of those unfamiliar with the local customs and currency, but Anders had no such luck finding shops with patient employees. The cashier he was standing in front of only let him fail at the card reader once before she plucked his personal device between her fingers and set about making the digital currency actually go through. 

There was a nonzero chance that there was just insufficient credits in Anders’s account. He was having a hard time getting the hang of checking. 

Feeling awkward, he let his eyes drift toward the greener pastures outside of the store- at least the street was fairly straightforward. 

Anders rarely recognized people here. Anders even more rarely made a mistake about recognizing people here. He doesn't move a muscle, peering out the window into the crowd of people, a chill running down his spine. Could that really be her?

He only pauses long enough to snatch back his device from the cashier, and then he’s yanking it open with a loud clang of the bell. 

“Commander?”

[lured-into-wonderland]

It was odd to be back. Standing outside, she let her fair hair wave with each and every blow of the evening wind. It was colder than she remembered, but Nunnally didn’t notice the weather, being too deep in her thoughts. It was odd to be back, and it felt almost like an exile. Nunnally was sure that if she was a boy, a legitimate son, she wouldn’t be sent here to prove herself. She’d have been prepared to rule since she’d opened her eyes. But at least she had received a chance to try, which was still better than nothing. And despite all self-pity she was feeling, she was still grateful for that opportunity.

And yet a part of her was happy to be back after so many years. Back then when she was sent here for the first time, she had considered it as an adventure and not a punishment (like she partially did now). Jordi… Would he still remember her? Did he even know she was coming? Wouldn’t he despise her for what she had become? Though full of doubts, Nunnally wanted to see him again. She was wondering what their first meeting would look like…

Her thoughts were interrupted by a small movement on the other side of the gallery. Who dared to disturb her solitude? Hadn’t she stated clearly she wanted to be alone?

She moved her head towards the noise. The person seemed familiar…

“Jordi…!” – she said before her lips could filter her little exclamation. Or was she mistaken? After all she didn't see him for so long! It wasn’t how she had foreseen their first meeting. But she wasn’t to avoid to as well.

“Jordi” – her quick steps quite noisy; as she approached her old friend – “I was wondering if I’d still meet you here.” – an honest smile on her lips – “I hoped I will be seeing you again after all these years. Though I would expect a man like you had long left for the capital city…” – many could consider it was just a polite compliment, but Nunnally truly found Jordi special. But perhaps he was the only friend she ever had?

“I see this place has not changed much…”

“…since I left…” – now she shivered; Nunnally started to fell how cold it truly was.  

a plotted starter with @nifhelheim

[v-vox-v]

hi vokky so i was about to sign that contract but uh. that. you look a little. uh. want some like. antivirus'? or a snack? i have some hot pockets, but many other box aus don't like them..

“I’m better now doll, no need to worry about me just sign the contract and you’ll be all mine.”

“And as for the hot pockets, they are more of a last resort food option for me. They don’t really taste that great but they get the job done I suppose.”

[whynotcherries]

Chapters: 84/? Fandom: Six of Crows Series - Leigh Bardugo Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Kaz Brekker/Inej Ghafa, Jesper Fahey/Wylan Van Eck, Matthias Helvar/Nina Zenik, Kaz Brekker & Jordie Rietveld, Jordie Rietveld/Original Character(s) Characters: Kaz Brekker, Inej Ghafa, Jesper Fahey, Wylan Van Eck, Matthias Helvar, Nina Zenik, Jordie Rietveld, Colm Fahey, Original Characters Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - Summer Camp, Touch-Averse Kaz Brekker, Fluff, Humor, Alternate Universe - College/University, Texting, Jordie Rietveld Lives, Canon Disabled Character, The Crows as Found Family, Best Friends, Slow Burn, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, these characters are fueled by coffee and their love for each other, Chronic Illness, Angst, this isn't really a camp au anymore but hey it's still cute Summary:

jesper fahey: HELLO jesper fahey: WHO IS READY TO WATCH KAZ MAKE CHILDREN CRY THIS SUMMER!!!

Or, the Crows as camp counselors (& college students).

Modern AU/Texting Fic

[animelover20]

I got Rayleigh and honestly I think fate was on my side for once,we need more of this man and I love him.

a/n:this is before Roger died and also I'm sorry I forgot I had to write this and I was sick,this is very very late and I apologise but anyway this is for @cyborg-franky Secret Santa Mini Event

° What I got him: a pop up book card as a joke that has a nice little message in the book which reads. "Nice glasses blondie,try not to loose them when you get your gift." what's the actual gift? A version of the Oro Jackson with the waves surrounding it,it is only a bit smaller than being life sized but the best part about is if you look closely there are mini versions of the crew on it. If you look even closer the mini figures of Rayleigh and myself are basically hugging but they're both holding one half of a heart that if you press a small button on it the crew move,dance and even cheer but well the mini figures for me and rayleigh however start hugging and swaying together with the dancing waves surrounding the ship. While doing so they are holding out their half of the heart making the heart complete

° relationship with him: platonic but they both have feelings for each other. Which is why the mini figures are holding a heart as a confession. After the gift was exchanged it was romantic

° how's it wrapped: it's basically a box inside of a box but the bigger one is sorta wrapped like a Christmas present and the smaller one has a mechanism to open it,complicated but not extremely.

I'm so sorry😭 ik it's June and this was due in December I'm so sorry there was so much stuff going on and writers block. I hope this was worth the wait🙏 and sorry that it's a bit short.

[anxiouspotatorants]

But it's done. I finished the draft for the next Ariande chapter.

[clown-demon]

((I have been a GOOD BOY and catching up on replies.. I am ALMOST done with the ones I am posting right away.. once they're not a week old from today-- it's gonna go into the queue. I'm getting closer to reaching that mark.

[egophiliac]

bring your son to work day

[papanowo]

i think dan should get to be a little weird too. as a treat

[cable-salamdr]

They proceeded to recreate all of motm. Geo got to dress up as the munce queen and felt very smug about it.

(We are pretending it is still Halloween for me and not past midnight since an hour. Thank you.)

[rendevok]

“Take my hand” pages 16-18

1 -> 3 - day 4 - swap

[lured-into-wonderland]

Continued from [x] with @starzfield

He looked nice when he smiled. She couldn't deny it. But the number of options they had was a bit overwhelming, especially that she was still wondering about him. A vampire.

"Hmmm, I am not sure...perhaps I will go for some tea after all. Jasmine sounds nice, perhaps something with lavender. Or verbena. Something light, fruity. I like that...and I am used to infusions. I do not really like sweet things. So, anything that is not so sweet would be just fine...I'll trust you with the final choice."

This little chit-chat managed to calm her down, although Nunnally was not truly prepared to the reply to her question. She obviously didn't mean he was a man. Why would that be an issue? But it seemed that such an assumption put the man at ease. Was him being a man causing surprise between the human customers? Why would anyone care, male or female? Humans were so odd; Nunnally did not understand them and that was just another example. But it was more concerning that he was avoiding to discuss the REAL topic. Didn't he notice she wasn't a human? Or did he pretend he didn't? Nunnally hesitated internally. Should she simply tell him she knew? That he was a vampire? Well, probably not. So - for the time being - she decided to pretend that was exactly what surprised her.

"I wouldn't expect that." - she smiled - "This is my first time in the maid cafe ever so everything is rather new. But you can say I am lucky then. To get you as my waiter."

"I apologize..." - she added after a short moment - "...if my question was impolite...I have had no intention to insult you in anyway. I was...just suprised...also by the fact that such places.." - she looked around - "...exist. But I think I like it here." - she decided.

"My name is Nunnally..." - probably another mistake; people don't introduce themselves to waiters, right? But she came as odd already so probably that shouldn't be too much of a problem - "Tell me, are you allowed to join a customer for a cup of tea?" - she smiled again - "Don't worry, if you think I am odd. Many think so. I do not mind."

[quixoticprince]

When your medic leaves to go pocket another man or something