#I don't know how to receive compliments because i genuinely appreciate them

[mintleafkitty72]

Omigosh you are so kind. I was not expecting to check my notifications and see the nicest reblogs ever hhgshgsgfg. You are a wonderful person and I am so glad I somehow managed to meet you on here.

Aww, thank you!! 🥹 have you met yourself tho?? You are literally so nice and friendly, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me and helped me with (especially with socializing lmao, but we don't talk about that 😅). Everyone who knows you is very lucky.

I genuinely really appreciate you and am so so so SO HAPPY that I was able to meet you on here as well!! 😁😁

Also, I was wondering if it would be okay if I dm'ed you if that's alright with you? I totally understand if you would prefer not to, I enjoy talking to you through asks and tags too 😊

Sending hugs (if that's okay with you) and wishes for a good night/day to be granted to you!!

[qsplaylist]

how to build bridges and make meaningful connections ❀•°❀

for the girlies who want more than just superficial relationships

1. be the kind of energy that people want to stay around

be light, not draining. bring warmth, humor, and softness where you can. I always try to smile at people when I talk to them or see them, and people notice how I'm happy to hang out with them. just bringing a positive energy immediately draws people towards you.

try not to complain. everybody has struggles, and while venting can feel natural, it can also quietly drain the energy from conversations and people listening. personally, I struggle with this too. but, when we constantly focus on what's wrong, we unknowingly push people away. no one wants to feel like every conversation is a weight to carry.

instead, try adding something lighter or more meaningful. instead of saying, "I'm so stressed," try "this week is super busy, but I'm making time for a break soon." it's not about pretending that life's perfect, but being mindful of the energy you bring to a space.

show up with consistency. make plans for lunch and actually show up. remember small things that they say in conversations. it's always the greatest feeling when someone remembers that I had an important performance or difficult test and then ask me about it afterwards.

2. connect through conversation

make eye contact. it's uncomfortable, I get it. but, when you look someone in the eye while they're talking to you, it makes you look 1) more engaged about what they're saying, and 2) more genuinely appreciative of their presence. practice doing it little by little every day, and soon, it will become like second-nature.

share stories, not just facts. I think that conversations come alive with small stories with details that make moments memorable. for example, instead of just saying “I had a phone as a kid because I was on the soccer team” (fact), i added layers: “I got a phone because I went to soccer matches as a kid! I was terrible at soccer, but I helped the team by tricking opponents into thinking I’d get the ball. basically, I was a glorified decoy” (story). true story, by the way.

3. acknowledge them, even if you are not actively hanging out.

greet them by name. when you see them while walking, make an effort to remember their name and say hi. I feel that greetings come off as much more genuine when I address them personally.

if you don't know their name, still make an effort to smile and wave. I would still appreciate it if someone takes the time to acknowledge me, even for a little moment, because it shows that they care.

4. embrace compliments and connection

take compliments. I'll be the first to admit, I struggle with this too. but, isn't it a bit awkward when you give someone a compliment and they instantly deflect it with "oh but I look so ugly today like my hair is whack and my eyeliner is uneven" (calling myself out...)? instead, I think it's best to thank them genuinely for noticing you, even if you don't fully agree with their compliment. receive it with gratitude, not self-criticism. it's not about actually being perfect, but appreciating the kindness behind their words.

compliment them back, and be observant about it. you could just say, "you look amazing too" (though that's still nice). but, the next step could be noticing something specific, like their earrings or the way they carry themselves. or, share what you actually admire about them, like their kindness or determination. it's about making your compliment feel personal and thoughtful.

if you admire someone, tell them. it only sounds fake if you make it fake.

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remember, real connections are built on authenticity and kindness. it's not about being perfect. it's about being genuine, showing up, and appreciating the people around you. now, you just have a few more tools on how to make these connections and be the friend that you would appreciate in your own life.

thank you for reading all the way through as always. wishing everybody all the good things in the world and a blessed rest of your day <3

sending lots of love, q's playlist

[celestiamour]

ft. katniss everdeen, peeta mellark, finnick odair, johanna mason, haymitch abernathy, effie trinket, gale hawthorne, annie cresta (separate) x gn! reader — the hunger games

╰₊✧ reacting to you being flirty with them┊0.5k words

contains: some suggestive comments, i think that’s it

➤ author's note: hunger games brainrot had hit me hard, i need to read the books

katniss everdeen has to do a double take sometimes because, even though she now knows she’s conventionally pretty, she assumes most people find her disagreeable and didn’t really think you would be any different. she’s definitely the most awkward about it though, saying a curt thanks before walking off to process what just happened because she still doesn’t know how to handle so much attention on her.

peeta mellark gets embarrassed easily and has his mouth slightly agape like a fish out of water at your words. his reaction will only spur you on to continue and maybe even go a bit further until he’s a pink, stuttering mess who is trying to cover his face so you don’t comment on it.

haymitch abernathy will scoff and take another sip of his whiskey, telling you that you shouldn’t be getting mixed up with a troubled old man like him any more than you already are. if you’re persistent, however, he may humor you and say something back if he’s really letting the booze flow, but you’ll need to test your luck and see.

effie trinket will giggle with an exaggerated "oh my!" definitely the most flattered of the bunch, especially if you compliment the effort she puts into her appearance. most don't look too much into it or straight out find it to be tacky, so she genuinely appreciates your words. will probably say something that her clothes would look better on the floor of your bedroom if she’s feeling cheeky with a wink and would blow a kiss in your direction.

finnick odair will match your energy and tease back until you two are exchanging compliments and flirtatious comments like a ping-pong match. the type of conversation that will make everyone else nearby groan or get embarrassed and yell to “get a room.”

johanna mason will match your energy tenfold until you’re the one who is on the receiving end and getting flustered at her comments ranging from how cute you are when the tables turn in you and how sexy you are when having the guts to flirt with her (most people are a bit put off by how intimidating she usually is).

gale hawthorne would try to keep his cool demeanor, staying nonchalant and replying smoothly like it’s nothing. however, he’a a bit too casual about it so you’ll be led to believe he’s just not into you like that or didn’t like what you said, but then he’s confused about why you don’t seem as enthusiastic as you did earlier and assumes the same things you’re assuming— the point is, you need to keep communication open.  

annie cresta will stutter and trip over her words, blushing a bright red when she realizes you didn’t hear what she said, and might end up running away to recollect herself. she’s always been shy, but she’s become even more timid with fear after winning the hunger games. after the first shock though, she’s a lot less shy now knowing what to expect, and might even flirt back if you catch her at the right time. 

[fatliberation]

Sorry for leaving this in your inbox, but I need to vent and ask for advice in a place where people won't mock me. What do you do when sex is super difficult because of your fat? I've recently gotten into my first relationship and. I thought I had a handle on my internalized fatphobia and self hate but this has made it worse than ever. We can't have satisfying penetrative sex (we've tried all the tips and workarounds. Nothing works. I'm larger than most of the FA community.), and recieving oral sex is also difficult for me. I also get tired and sweaty extremely quickly if I have to like hold up myself on mostly my arms or something, so he has to do most of the work. So sex is just. Mostly the one that works on repeat, and we don't have it very often because it isn't that fun for either of us, and it also makes me cry afterwards sometimes because of how disappointing it is & me beating myself up over it.

I'm genuinely worried my boyfriend is going to leave me for this. He's clearly very frustrated with the situation, even though he tries to be nice about it most of the time. Earlier today I tried to like be flirty and hint at stuff and he just. got a bit sad. and then said that clearly neither of us enjoy the sex we're having and that he has a lot of trouble staying hard.and that he doesn't see the point when we're both forcing it for no reason. I think he's going to break up with me soon. His ex is way lighter than me, so he's probably comparing the normal sex he had with her with whatever the fuck this abnormal shitshow is :/

All the work I've done on myself to be happy with being fat (including working up the courage to date, what a mistake that was lmao) is all gone. This has ruined my self-esteem so much. I feel like one of those fatphobic jokes but a person.

first and foremost, please try your best to remember this: your body is not the problem. one more time. your body is not the problem. I'm so very sorry you're concerned that your boyfriend would leave you over this. it sounds like he has a lot of preconceived ideas about how sex is supposed to go. I promise you that it doesn't have to be this way. if this is something that could really end the relationship, know that this person is not compatible or open to exploring your needs, rather than your needs being "too difficult." I promise it's him, not you. I know folks who are 600+ pounds who have excellent sex lives and partners who satisfy them and enjoy satisfying them. when someone starts treating your pleasure like a chore, that's just shitty. I know how much it hurts. it also does damage to your own openness to pleasure. when you're caught up in feeling like sex/your body is something that needs to be "fixed," nothing is going to feel sexy, because all that pressure puts stress on and takes you out of the mental state where you're able to experience pleasure. does that make sense? so many couples get stuck in this cycle.

there are so many ways to engage in pleasure without penetration or orgasm. there's a lot that goes into foreplay, setting a mood, making your partner feel appreciated and attractive. words and touch play a huge part in this. something as simple as exploring each other's bodies, not with the intention of reaching climax, but simply to be vulnerable and engage each others' senses. have your partner give you a massage. play with your hair. tickle your back with a feather. shower together. kiss you. compliment you. if either of you are into any kinks or dirty talk, that could be a great way to engage each other sexually without the pressure of "achieving" a goal. the goal here is just to feel good, close, and connected. societal messaging about sex has placed so much importance on orgasm instead of pleasure - when taking the time and space to relax and receive attention, is key.

feel free to check out my other posts on fat sex ed, there's lots of assistive toys that can make pleasure more accessible, but I think that should be a tool for later, since the biggest issue here is the pressure to perform. know that pleasurable sex can exist for you! but for now, I would recommend taking a break from sex altogether since it is not pleasurable for you right now. because pleasure is the whole point. forcing it is only going to feel worse. you do not owe it to your boyfriend, especially if it doesn't feel good and is taking an emotional toll. I hope you both are able to take a step back, reassess and communicate, and are able to reconnect and create a safe space to explore.

I understand why you're beating yourself up over this, I've been there too. but also know that it's just another societal standard that's been internalized (and it doesn't sound like your boyfriend is helping). like you said, you've done a lot to unlearn fatphobia. there's a lot of internalized beliefs we absorb from society surrounding sex, just like body image. I promise that there is nothing wrong with you. If your boyfriend takes his frustration out on you instead of making you feel safe to express your needs, then he's not a supportive partner. you deserve someone who takes delight in your pleasure and your body. believe me, we're out there.

[rekino2114]

Giving the drdt girls a plushie of themselves

A/n:a while ago a saw this post on my feed and feel down a rabbit hole of drdt plushies and HELP I NEED 8 OF EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE THEY'RE ALL SO ADORABLE!!!

Teruko tawaki

She looks at you....then at the plushie and then back at you and then genuinely freezes cause she has no idea what to say at this gesture

She may act like she doesn't care that much, but it's just because she doesn't know how to act and has very rarely received plushies, and they remind her of......some good memories. She genuinely loves the plush and as proof you have walked in on her sleeping while cuddling it multiple times

One time the plushie got cut a bit and you joked that it had the same luck as her but teruko took it seriously and started being kinda protective over the plushie cause she really doesn't want it to get hurt or destroyed (she's worried her luck will affect it)

"A-a plushie?..........n-no it's amazing i-i just......thank you......that's all....thank you so much"

Min jeung

Her brain short circuits as she blushes intensely and goes to hold the plushie like it'll explode if she doesn't handle it right

She instantly goes to research literally everything she can about plushies and how to "take care of them" how to wash them if they get dirty, how to mend them if they get cut and whatever else the last thing she wants Is for your amazing gift to get ruined

She particularly loves how you made her eyes under the hair. You always compliment her about them so it's a nice reminder of how beautiful they are to you

"Oh looks like the plushie got torn up a bit, do you want me to fix it?"

"No don't worry I've studied for exactly this, I need a needle, thread and about 15 to 30 minutes of complete focus"

"..................."

Arei nageishi

She freezes for a second before taking the plushie and hugging it and taking a selfie with it and calling it "mini bad bitch" You're very surprised by this as you though she'd hate something this cutesy

I feel like arei is the type to make fun of people who sleep with plushies only to actually have a plushie who she sleeps with too, that plushie instantly turned into the mini her once you gave her that

She will actually beat someone up if they say anything about how it's weird she has a plushie around or about how it looks, that plushie is just as badass as her and absolutely amazing since you made it

"Oh seriously? I..........like it...who knew a plushie version of me could be just as hot and badass and amazing as the original? Although you made it so I shouldn't be surprised"

Hu jing

Immediately goes to hug you and kiss you everywhere and says I love you like 50 times to show you her gratitude. She genuinely thinks it's the most precious and adorable thing on the planet and will treasure it forever

She goes to show it off to the rest of the class and won't take an insult or even someone ignoring her as a valid answer and if they do she will give them a stern talking to about how important it is to appreciate things that other people put effort in making while you're standing there blushing incredibly

She made a plushie of you to pay you back, and somehow it looks better than yours. When you ask, it turns out she actually likes sewing and knitting in her free time......cause of course she does

"Oh my y/n, is that me? My goodness it looks adorable. You must have worked so hard to make it, It's the most absolutely beautiful and cutest thing I've ever seen, I love you so much"

J rosales

The first time she saw it she genuinely thought there was merchandise of her now and was ready to scream and throw it away

But when you said that you actually handmade it, her opinion completely changed and she started to love it even if she might not act like it at first, she pulled her hood up to hide her blushing face while taking it

Even if she doesn't do or say anything that special about it, Just thanking you and putting it in her dorm she actually does really love it and often finds herself staring at it and thinking of you.........whatever you do just don't show it to Arturo

"H-Huh? That's......me? You made that by hand......just for me?.....I......*sighs* just thank you so much

Veronika grebenshchikova

Before you can even finish your sentence she'll tackle you into a hug and start making out with you and peppering your face in kisses while thanking you so many times, you have no idea how much she absolutely adores it, she loves plushies and she loves you so this is absolutely wonderful to her

She kinda hopes you somehow made the plushie haunted or put some kinda curse on it but will understand if it's just a normal plushie, she loves those too after all

You have found the plushie in.....positions it shouldn't be in multiple times, sometimes it's in your bed when you wake up or on a shelf just...staring at you, you have no idea if it's Veronika putting it there to spook you or if she somehow managed to haunt the plushie as both of those possibilities are likely knowing her

"Oh....my...God! Y/n! That's just absolutely adorable, ohhhhh don't tell me, is it haunted by the spirit of a dead girl who wants to kill us as revenge for her tragic past and abuse"

"...........no...I don't think so at least"

"Oh then is it a voodoo doll of me? You know I've heard you can also do some.....pretty intimate stuff with it too"

".....vero it's just a normal plushie I made"

"......oh don't worry darling that's completely fine, you know how much I love plushies and now there's one of me?! Thank you so much"

Rose lacroix

Just takes it and hugs it incredibly tightly before putting her beret on it to see how cute it is with it

She definitely made a painting of the plushie and you to thank you, she wanted to make a full-on plushie of you like you did to her but realized she actually couldn't make it so she just stuck to what she's good at and made you an amazing painting

It becomes her second favorite thing to cuddle after you. She takes a lot of naps already, and now she makes sure her plushie gets all the naps it needs too. She also just brings to cuddle between you two sometimes

"Oh y/n it's beautiful thanks, it really does look like me I love it, oh and it's super soft and comfortable too this is great"

[janelovxx]

Tanjiro Kamado Boyfriend Scenarios ♡Love Language (♡

Fluff

Tanjiro Kamado x Reader

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Dating the selfless, the greenest flag, and a slayer who's constantly in danger got to be the most amazing and stupidest thing you have committed to at the same time. His kind hearted nature never fails to amaze you but it comes to the point where it is frustrating because of his selfless nature. But are you wondering how he shows his affection to you?

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✧He's your boyfriend? YOU ARE SO LUCKY THEN. What green flag? He's not just a green flag, He is the whole damn forest! His haori is green, he is just such a green flag!

✧ You're wondering what is his love language? HE HAVE ALL OF THOSE. He doesn't prefer any love languages. He does all of them!

✧But if he notice that there's love language that you prefer? He'll take note of that and focus on that even though he rather does all of those languages because he knows you deserve the world.

✧Your love language is words of affirmation? He'll shower you with the most kind, gentle, and compliments!

✧ "You're beautiful as ever!" "Your hands are really cute! Let me hold!" "Wow [Name]! You're really amazing, aren't you?"

✧ You prefer act of service? He's willing to be your slave then!

✧ "Let me do that for you, [Name]!" "[Name], Can i help you please?"

✧ You love quality time? He'll spend his rest days with you and nezuko! If nezuko is sleeping, then you get all of his attention then!

✧"Let's stay a little more longer please?" "Nezuko is sleeping and I want to spend my time with you, [Name]!"

✧You like physical touch? No way! He likes it too! Being safe in your arms or reverse gotta be his priority after a long day of training.

✧"[Name], Can we cuddle before sleeping?" "Can I hug you please? I'm kinda tired.."

✧ receiving gifts is your affirmation? No problem! Though he prefers giving you handmade gifts like letters and paper flowers! He genuinely believes that handmade gifts are made with heart and love and he'll never fail to put effort on little gifts he'll always make at night.

✧ "I hope you like this ..I just made this but i hope you appreciate it!" "[Name], this is not much but here- Don't read it yet though!"

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After a long day of harsh and demanding training, Tanjiro wants nothing but to be in your presence once more. He knows you won't be back before him, so he patiently waits for you after your training.

Once you arrive, he immediately hugs you, wrapping his arms around your waist and snuggling on your shoulder.

"welcome back! [Name]!"

After settling both on your futon, where Nezuko is asleep just beside the two of you. Both you and Tanjiro lay down as you cuddle to him. He's caressing your cheeks, staring in your eyes, pouring his love for you.

"You're really stunning... beautiful..How can I get so lucky to have you?"

"How can I get so lucky to have you!"

"No, You!"

"No, You!"

You both laughed at the stubbornness of the both of you as you smile at each other.

"I'm so lucky to have you, [Name]."

[shiningfremi]

freminet headcanons + extra drabbles!

romance, personality, and tidbits!

- deep down, he always wanted to become a diving instructor. how could he keep the oceanic scenery and adventure to himself? but he believes his introverted behavior holds him back :*(

- when he becomes close to you, he will become a whole snuggle bug, and will ask to cuddle whenever you guys are alone together~!

- his room is super well decorated. a bunch of adorable stuffed animals on his bed, stunning photographs and posters on his wall, and why, penguin decor of course! he also has a plentiful amount of seashells and souvenirs from his explorations.

- freminet's love for cuddling applies to hugs as well. I already know he gives the best hugs there is! he holds you tight, and whenever you're sad and in need of comfort, he quietly listens and delicately rubs your back.

𓆡 🪼 𓇼 𓆝

you began to cry harder than you already were upon receiving freminet's touch.

"shh, shh.. I'm here, love. I'm here. i will stay here with you for however long you need." he promised you in a calming voice.

🌊𓆉🐚

- he gets startled quite easily. freminet is definitely not a fan when he is suddenly crept up on! lyney often surprises him in this way, being the magician he is.

- freminet has a habit of biting his nails. he even moves onto the skin.. poor thing. because of this, he lets you paint his nails at times to steer him away from the biting, and he tries his best as to not ruin the polish.

- he is very mechanically inclined. he will even make a toy just like pers for you, any animal you desire! he absolutely adores your reaction to his creations! it inspires him to keep on creating them. :)

- he absolutely LOVES sleepovers! the fun of doing skincare routines and face masks together, the glow in your eyes as he listens in on the stories you tell, and if you fall asleep first, he hums a gentle lullaby, only ever loud enough to be a whisper~

- freminet can get overwhelmed from crowds and excessive questions, and so he relies on you in certain social situations. he is also more of a sensitive person, and avoids unnecessary conflict. if you catch anyone saying something about freminet, even one negative aspect, you are on the front lines to defend him!

- his eyelashes are very long. and I mean, long. you always compliment him on how pretty they are, and when you first met him, you accidentally glanced at them for too long.. oops!

- this boy is super duper ticklish. if you even slightly brush your hand against his ticklish spots, he bursts out in laughter. you love seeing him so giggly, so you do it whenever possible! >:D

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"AHAHA!! stop, stop!" he'd roll around on the ground, making helpless attempts to run away.

"never~! your laugh is music to my ears!" you genuinely appreciated this rare break from his day to day personality.

"I- y/n- HAHAH!" freminet loved being with you, so perhaps he could allow it just this once.. goodness, how could you get him into this situation~? (≧∇≦)

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- he has never been caught swearing. ever. nor has he ever shown a great amount of anger towards anyone. oh no, he wouldn't dare. freminet prefers to get all of his emotions out underwater, where he cannot be heard..

- freminet is a great cook. like sir, everything you create is delicious! and of course, his favourite dishes to whip up would be some variety of seafood.

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"y/n, which sauce do you think tastes better? or if you don't like them, please tell me.." he'd present to you a tiny spoonful of each, shyly inching forward.

after you take a sample of both of them, you gleefully express your opinion.

"I love them both! it would be delicious no matter what you make." you assure him.

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- he is very closed off. this goes back to how he feels about diving with others. he doesn't want to do a bad job, and is filled with the overwhelming fear of doing so. when you finally dive with him for the first time, he is like a completely different person. he effortlessly guides you through the depths of the sea, taking great attention to your status, your favorite sights and sea creatures, and freminet constantly checks up on you to make sure that you're comfortable.

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"freminet.. you're fantastic at this! you would be an amazing guide for new divers. I loved experiencing this opportunity with you." you mention, whilst a huge smile is plastered on your face.

"a-ah, no no y/n, you flatter me. I'm much more useful as a surveyer.. there are plenty more skilled individuals out there. im really not much.." he'd sadly reply, his expression seeming awfully distant.

"i see. you may think that, freminet, but in my eyes.. you're very talented. I think you have more to offer than you may believe, so don't be so hard on yourself." you'd reply, your gaze softening.

freminet paused for a moment upon hearing your kind words. his lips formed a subtle crescent upward, and his cheeks were dusted in a deep blush.

"thank you, y/n. you have no idea how much your words truly mean to me."

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[maxdibert]

I started reading your fanfic, and to be honest… I usually don’t read het. It just doesn’t interest me most of the time because it almost always turns into some heteronormative bullshit where strong female characters end up bending over backward to worship some alpha male. It’s an awful trend in modern stories.

And in fanfiction, self-insert ships like character/reader are even more off-putting. They just scream low-effort writing or feel like those cringy TikTok plots where the main character is a total Mary Sue.

BUT!

Your work caught my interest because I’ve been following your blog for a while now, and I absolutely love your posts—your character analysis, everything. There was no way I could skip this one. And holy shit, I’m so glad I started reading!!

First of all, this is the most book-accurate Severus I have ever seen in fanfiction. And since I pretty much only read fanfics for Snape, I can already give this a 20/10. I’m losing my mind over how natural and canon-compliant he feels. It’s just perfect.

I also wasn’t expecting much from the main character, but she’s absolutely delightful. I love how alive your characters feel—it’s not something you see often, but you nailed it 100%. I’ve only just started, haven’t even read half of it yet, but I’m already obsessed. I’m even forcing myself to read slower just to suffer a little less while waiting for new chapters. :3

And another thing—I never realized how interesting a wizard/Muggle dynamic could be. I’ve come across similar stories before, but they always focused entirely on the magic. But here (and I REALLY hope this happens!!!), the main character might actually get to introduce Severus to the Muggle world!

I’m only on chapter 6, and that alone was enough to leave me seriously impressed—especially considering I already had high expectations, and you completely lived up to them! There’s still so much ahead, and I really hope it stays just as amazing. 🤌

It's funny because there are literally people who stopped reading the story precisely because the FL had "too much depth" and "didn't feel like a reader insert anymore," so they just went, well, goodbye. I totally respect that, but it made me laugh because, honestly, I can't conceive of a longfic where both characters don't have some level of depth? But in the end, it's all a matter of taste.

Anyways, I read this comment yesterday, but I didn’t have time to properly respond and tell you how much your words moved me. Because honestly, I don’t usually read much het anymore either, precisely for the same reason—or I just don’t read romance at all because the dynamics often feel problematic to me. So, I completely understand the caution when approaching something outside of what you usually read, and the fact that you stayed and kept reading seriously flatters me so much.

Also, girllll, keeping him in character is so hard. Seriously, if I take a while to update, it’s not out of laziness—it’s because I really need to have my mind in the right place to make the character feel realistic and respectful of canon. It’s something I struggle with a lot, and being told that he truly feels canon-compliant is literally the best compliment I could receive because I put so much effort into it. I honestly reread my chapters, delete things, rewrite them, and then delete them again because I feel like they’re coming off too OoC. I know I can’t make it 100% in character, but I try to stay as faithful as possible, and having that effort recognized and appreciated genuinely makes me so happy—I won’t even try to deny it.

As for the FL, I didn’t want her to fall into the typical trope of taking over the story because I really intended this to be more of a character analysis of Severus. But at the same time, I didn’t want her to feel artificial either. And while, as I mentioned, some people don’t like that, I need to give the characters I write a personality—otherwise, I get bored. I’m really glad she doesn’t feel overwhelming to you—that’s important too, though she is meant to be a bit insufferable at times, lol.

And yes, I’ve also read wizard/muggle stories, and the problem is always how the muggle suddenly gets thrown into the magical world and all its lore, which is something that’s already been explored extensively—not just in fanfiction but in the original series itself. When I planned the story, I told myself that the muggle world, and especially the dynamic between wizards and muggles (which is so underexplored in the series), would be one of the main themes. One of the things that becomes clearer as the story progresses is not just the cultural but also the moral and ethical differences between the two worlds, and how wizards tend to be much more rigid and conservative in that regard. It’s something I really wanted to write about and explore because I find it fascinating, and it’s a shame there’s so little information about it—Rowling never really took the time to explain how these things played out in those contexts.

Severus, besides being a half-blood, actually grew up in a muggle environment, even if he later rejected it, denied it, and, in a way, hated it because it was a part of his father, whom he despised. So, I also saw it as a great opportunity to explore that returning to one's roots trope—to some extent, coming to terms with them, because at the end of the day, in order to start healing, we have to reconnect with our childhood selves.

Anyway, thank you so much for this wonderful review, seriously. Messages like this give me so much motivation to keep writing, especially because, as I always say, I’m not a professional, nor is English my first language. So, in a way, it’s a challenge, but it’s also a form of entertainment that’s meant to be enjoyed. So, really, thank you, and sending you a huge hug! <3

[doumadono]

Emergency request!

Hello, I hope you're having a good day! Could I bother you to write Izuku x model!popular!reader who is really insecure and unsure about what to do in her life despite her status in life? As a child, I always had a people pleaser trait and because of this I followed everything my parents wanted me to do.. now I don't know what I want to do with myself. I've joined numerous activities but I'm mostly known for modelling for events or for school activities, which made me popular among students and other crowds. I constantly need to put on a smile at all times or I'd be in a rumour again, I need to be kind and innocent at all times or I'll be called arrogant and prideful. I seriously don't know what to do anymore, and I can't come to anybody even family because they have high expectations of me and they would be more upset than I if I were ever to cry to them about the pressure. There was a one time that I cried to my mother about how I felt so pressured about everything but she just told me that I should be grateful for the opportunities she had given me, and I really am. I never even wanted to be in the spotlight, but I couldn't reject the offer because everyone would be so disappointed. I also have a big sister!! She's the sweetest girl in the entire world and she does everything better than me effortlessly, I deeply admire her for that. She supports me in everything wholly but I never told her anything because she'd be so disappointed, atleast that's what I think anyway. It just hurts me even further that so many people are expecting and looking at me everyday, I feel like I'm not grateful for the things I have received but I really am. I constantly feel pressure and do things that I am not even interested in for the sake of others, and I have forgotten my own interests because I have been doing this for so long. I can't come to anybody because of the risk, maybe I will eventually, I hope. I don't know why but I also have damaging self-esteem, people compliment me too much saying that I'm so pretty and so smart and so skinny and I really am so thankful but it just makes me wonder if they ever saw the true me. Would they still call me all those good things?? I really don't know. Thank you for listening to me ramble I kept this for so long HAHAHA I'm sorry😥😥!! Back to the main topic, I always wanted to be comforted by such a sweet person like Izuku and take the burden off my shoulders even if it's just for a little while. Thank you for reading all this!! I really wonder what it would feel like to be held by a person who sees me as me.

Beyond expectations - Izuku x popular model!reader

A/N: I'm truly touched by your openness and vulnerability in sharing your feelings. It's not easy to carry the weight of such high expectations and the need to please others. Remember, you are more than the roles and labels placed upon you. It's okay to explore your own interests and seek support when you need it. Your true self is undoubtedly remarkable, and those who appreciate you for who you are will continue to see the genuine you, beyond the spotlight 🌟

EMERGENCY REQS MASTERLIST

Izuku Midoriya was always known for his kindness and compassion. It was a part of his nature, a core aspect of who he was. And when he met you, the very popular model who was struggling with insecurities and the weight of her status, he couldn't help but feel a strong desire to comfort and support you.

The two of you had crossed paths at a charity event, where Izuku had been invited as a special guest. The moment he saw you, he was struck not by your fame and beauty, but by the vulnerability he saw in your eyes. You were surrounded by admirers and photographers, but the uncertainty in your smile told a different story.

After the event, when most of the guests had left, you found yourself alone in a quiet corner, staring out of the window. Izuku approached you with a gentle smile. "Hi, I'm Izuku Midoriya. I couldn't help but notice you looked like you could use someone to talk to."

You turned to him, surprised by his sincerity. "I'm Y/N," you replied, offering a hesitant smile. "Thank you.. Sometimes it's hard to be myself in a room full of people who see me as an object, not as a person."

Izuku nodded understandingly. "I can imagine that's tough. But I want to get to know the real you, not the persona. What's been bothering you?"

As you started to open up about your insecurities and your struggles to find your true path in life, Izuku listened intently, his caring emerald eyes never leaving yours. He was a fantastic listener, and his genuine concern for your well-being put you at ease.

"Izuku, I just wish I could find someone who sees me as me, not as the 'popular model.' I want to feel valued for who I am," you admitted, your voice quivering.

Izuku placed a reassuring hand on your shoulder. "You're not defined by your status. I see the real you, and I think you're incredible. Your insecurities don't make you any less amazing. In fact, they make you even more relatable."

In the days that followed, Izuku and you spent more time together, and he continued to be a pillar of support in your life. With him by your side, you began to find the courage to pursue your true passions and aspirations, knowing that you were cherished not for your status, but for your genuine self. Izuku, with his sweet and caring personality, had become the source of comfort you had longed for, and together, you walked the path to a brighter future.

As weeks turned into months, your connection with Izuku deepened, and the two of you shared many more moments of sweetness and warmth, seeing each other frequently.

One evening, as you sat together on a park bench, the sun setting in a blaze of oranges and pinks, you couldn't help but smile at the serenity of the moment.

Izuku glanced at you, his eyes reflecting the same warmth as the setting sun. "You know, Y/N, I've come to treasure our time together. You've inspired me in so many ways, and you've shown me the strength it takes to be true to oneself!"

Your heart swelled with affection, and you took his hand in yours. "And you, Izuku, have shown me the power of kindness and unwavering support. You've made me feel like I can conquer anything."

He chuckled softly, "We're a team, then, helping each other grow and discover our true selves."

The evening breeze rustled the leaves, creating a gentle, soothing melody. It was a perfect backdrop for the words you wanted to share. "Izuku, I love the way you make me feel—safe, cherished, and loved for who I am. I wonder what it would be like to be held by you, to experience that warmth and care every day."

Izuku's cheeks turned a light shade of pink, but his eyes sparkled with affection. "I've been wondering the same thing, Y/N."

With that unspoken understanding, you leaned in, and he met you halfway. Your lips touched in a sweet, tender kiss, sealing the unspoken promise to be there for each other, to cherish each other for who you truly were.

In that moment, as the sun dipped below the horizon, you both knew that you had found something special. And as you held each other close, the world seemed a little brighter, and your futures felt a little less daunting, all thanks to the sweet and caring presence of Izuku.

[002yb]

Runs to you hands you a note that says "dickjay kink praise" and leaves

Alright, so it's to be expected that I've got a strong hankering for Dick praising Jason and Jason being wrecked for it but like. Jason praising Dick? There's something here and like...it's super cute!! Hear me out:

Jason considering how Dick grew up with applause (at the circus) and how there's no such praise for Dick now, only an expectation to do and to do it without err

And it's not like Dick seems to mind, but Jason can't help but wonder if Dick misses it: the wonder, the awe, the reverence.

None of those things are lacking from Dick's life now, necessarily, but he receives them in different ways. More subdued, more conservative.

Gone are words of affirmation and shows of gratitude, replaced instead with implicit trust as heroes and colleagues and friends shift their burdens onto Dick's shoulders because they have an utmost faith that Dick will help them, guide them, save them

No one tells Dick that he does a good job or in what ways he's extraordinary. Maybe it's because heroes value action more than words? Jason isn't sure, but he thinks it might be a shame.

It's a great thing to know you're respected - to see that reflected in people trusting your skills and capabilities. It's wonderful to know you're well-liked - to recognize it in the way people flock to you, drawn in by some sort of gravity.

It's something else entirely to be praised.

It's on a whim that Jason says it. It's some inconsequential day during a patrol break or after a post-patrol debrief; it's out of the blue entirely - on a day where they happen to be in one another's space. Lounging before another grueling night. Or while Jason is dropping off lunch or a duffel of Dick's stuff at the station at Alfred's behest. An inconsequential day at an inconsequential time but Jason is curious and can't shake what a damn shame it is because Dick...

Maybe Dick doesn't want or need the praise, but he works damn hard and tries fucking hard to be good: a beacon to guide the lost, a hope for those that have lost the light.

So Jason considers Dick, marveling him and the way that Dick bears burden and expectation and is so frustratingly graceful despite the thanklessness of it all

(But Jason knows as well as any of them - they don't do all the shit they do for something as paltry as gratitude...though it is nice, sometimes. To be seen. To be acknowledged. To have someone recognize the efforts and sacrifices made).

But praise is - it's hard? So Jason's whim to praise comes out a tongue-tied mess that undermines his usual wit and eloquence, but Jason stands by it despite how the compliment might have been a little too honest and makes Jason's cheeks flush pink: 'you're really inspiring.'

And Dick is caught off guard by it, incredulous until he recognizes the sincerity in the sentiment and Jason startles a bit because Dick smiles and it's so heartrendingly genuine and breathtaking and Jason can't believe how damn devastating it is

Dick is gracious about it even as he ducks his head and carries on doing whatever he was doing. 'Thank you,' Dick tells him and Jason wants to say more. More and more because he thinks Dick needs to hear it; sometimes it's important to hear these things: 'i appreciate you,' and 'i see you,' and 'thank you.'

Also it's only after writing this far that I've remembered that 'kink' was supposed to be part of this, which uh. Whoops. Let this be wholesome praising praise kink.

[realcube]

YOU GOT: TOBIO KAGEYAMA (timeskip)

˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ matchup for @justsomeoneintoomanyfandoms

˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ if you would like a matchup, read this!

'Love Language: giving, they are words of affirmation (I'm bad at saying things but I write love letters) and physical touch. Receiving, I like physical touch and acts of service.'

𓆩♡𓆪kageyama's main love langauges would definitely be physical touch + either acts of service or maybe quality time

𓆩♡𓆪 bc we've seen how is with hinata-

𓆩♡𓆪 he likes to pat on the head and poke you occasionally

𓆩♡𓆪 he is also tends to wrap his arms around you from behind, like whenever you are standing in front of him

𓆩♡𓆪 but bc you're a lot shorter than him (i think post time skip he is 6'2") when he puts his arms around you , it's not like around your waist or hips but rather he just drapes his arms over your shoudlers lol

𓆩♡𓆪 and in private he is definitely partial to squishing your cheeks and booping your nose

𓆩♡𓆪 he just thinks you're the cutest thing and can't help himself

𓆩♡𓆪 maybe soemtimes , like when you come visit him at practise, he'll forget his teammates are nearby and boop you on the nose

𓆩♡𓆪 and hoshiumi would see and soooo tease him for it

𓆩♡𓆪 calling him a sap

𓆩♡𓆪 and he gets all defensive about it at first like 'NO i didn't do that you need to get your eyes checked!!' but it dies down quickly anyway bc ushijima and the other swedish adlers genuinely do not gaf

𓆩♡𓆪 in fact some of them secretly think it's sweet

𓆩♡𓆪 but they don't mention it bc they know how tobio gets

𓆩♡𓆪 anyway, he would soo benefit from someone who is receptive to his touch and can match his cuddly energy

𓆩♡𓆪 yes i said it !!! tobio kageyama has cuddly energy and it's about time we accept this as a fact

𓆩♡𓆪 because his ideal night is spent in laying in bed, with you on this chest while he practises his sets

𓆩♡𓆪 as for your words of affirmation love language, he would so combust if you were to tell him how good of a player you think he is

𓆩♡𓆪 and compliment his volleyball skills, or just anything about him in general

𓆩♡𓆪 like he seriously would not know how to act and go bright red

𓆩♡𓆪 and he seems a bit ungrateful for the praise bc hes like 'thanks.. i guess??' but that's only bc he's a bit awkward

𓆩♡𓆪 and it's not like he' not used to people telling him how talented he is, i mean he's playing for a national team at age 21 ?? but praise coming from you just hits different for tobio

𓆩♡𓆪 oh and he would also die if you were to write him a love letter

𓆩♡𓆪 and he'd appreciate it so much and fold it up to keep it somewhere safe like under his mattress

𓆩♡𓆪 he'd try to write you one back but pls excuse him bc he's not very literate so it kinda reads like a 5 y/o wrote it but that's okay bc you can feel the heart he put into it 😓

𓆩♡𓆪 'your so pretty. i can't not beeleev your mine.' - kageyama tobio, 2024

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'Probably going to a cafe for a snack and then walking around town.'

𓆩♡𓆪omg this is so kageyama vibes

𓆩♡𓆪 he is defo down for a low intensity date

𓆩♡𓆪 tbh though i can imagine that he is lk an overthinker during dates so he might not talk much but just know that in his head he is stressing over the fact he's not talking enough lmao

𓆩♡𓆪 for the cafe part he'd probably get something small or he'd be down to share something

𓆩♡𓆪 so like he'd buy a cookie and split it in half to eat it with you 😩

𓆩♡𓆪 but in the process of splitting it inhalf , it crumbles a lil and like 1/3rd of the cookie just falls to the ground and you both stare at it like this 😶

𓆩♡𓆪 its okay though he has swedish adler money now he can just buy another one 🙌

𓆩♡𓆪 he is so awkward on a first date ARGH but it's sweet

𓆩♡𓆪 omg he got advice from hoshiumi that girls like guys with lots of money and ushi was like 'erm .. idk probably' so while you're waiting in line to order, tobio is like 'what do you want? 👁👄👁 don't worry i'll pay. order whatever you. i'll pay. do you like milk? i heard they do shakes here. did i mention that i'll pay?'

𓆩♡𓆪and during the walk that is probably when he'll open up a little and start acting like a normal human being again lmao

𓆩♡𓆪 defo down for a gossip sesh lk

𓆩♡𓆪 ALSO this is when the teasing starts bc (assuming you walk at an average pace) tobio probably walks at the same speed as you HOWEVER bc he has long ass legs, he can cover more ground

𓆩♡𓆪 so while you are walking he consistently has to check himself and slow down so he doesn't zoom past you

𓆩♡𓆪 and eventually he starts teasing you for it like 'it would be quicker if i just carried you at this point'

𓆩♡𓆪 but he does it with that cheeky smirk so you know he's just joking

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'People say I have a good poker face/a scary glare but I've never seen it.'

𓆩♡𓆪 okay LMAO this is so perf with kageyama bc like

𓆩♡𓆪 .. he's got that too??

𓆩♡𓆪 and since he has it too, i doubt he would see it on you and you might not see it on him either bc y'all are just used to your faces looking like that , iykwm??

𓆩♡𓆪 so he would think you have the sweetest resting face ever and you to him

𓆩♡𓆪 meanwhile everyone else when they see you two together are like 😨

𓆩♡𓆪 immediately scared and intimidated

𓆩♡𓆪 the DEFINITION of power couple 🤞

𓆩♡𓆪 and y'all just fuel each other on too, completely oblivious LOL

𓆩♡𓆪 like if kageyama's at a press event , one of the red-carpet, gala-style ones where the interviewers approach the players to ask questions

𓆩♡𓆪 (and ofc he brought you along as a plus one)

𓆩♡𓆪 and all his teammates have a bunch of interviewers and hosts approaching them to ask questions

𓆩♡𓆪 EVEN USHIJIMA!!!

𓆩♡𓆪 meanwhile lots of ppl are taking photos of y'all but hardly anyone is asking him questions bc .. they're too afraid

𓆩♡𓆪 so kageyama turns to you and is all like 'i don't know why i'm not getting interviewed..'

𓆩♡𓆪 and you're like 'right! 🤔 so strange.'

𓆩♡𓆪 meanwhile this is y'all:

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'I look for someone honest and caring. Someone who treats me the way I deserve to be treated.'

𓆩♡𓆪 this is very much him

𓆩♡𓆪 it might take kageyama a while to settle into the relationship

𓆩♡𓆪 but when he does

𓆩♡𓆪 he treats you like a certified QUEEN

𓆩♡𓆪 and he is very honest, whether he means to be or not lol

𓆩♡𓆪 he may have his volleyball career but you defo are a top priority of his still

𓆩♡𓆪 and he is always letting you know that

𓆩♡𓆪 and he really does care, sometimes he has a hard time showing it but he does

𓆩♡𓆪 and he'll always listen to anything and everything you have to say

𓆩♡𓆪 he also really admires that you know your self-worth, that sort of confidence is just a massive green flag in his eyes

𓆩♡𓆪 and he makes sure to remind you that you're worth all that and more

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for @justsomeoneintoomanyfandoms: i was thinking hinata bc his personality complements kageyama's so with you + hinata it would be like an opposites attract situation but your ideal first date is what made me choose kageyama for you

[venus-vault]

Hi! Just wanted to pop in and say your writings are so amazing and you (along with our husband, Mr. Reed) inspired me to finally take a crack at writing my own fics after all these years of reading and appreciating. They seem to be generally well received based on the couple likes I've gotten til now.

I was wondering if you have any tips for writing or sneak peek into your process? I'm just so curious.

- 🐱 anon (for now)

◇ Hi 🐱 Anon!! 👋🏽

1) Thank you so much for reading/enjoying my writing, it is still genuinely so insane to me that ppl actually like my corny, unhinged stories about getting railed by that old, old man 🥹

2) To have inspired you to write is the highest honor and greatest compliment I could possibly recieve, and I hope you'll be sending some links so I can read!! 🩷

◇ Now, about writing:

◇ My writing process as of late has been a little wonky efficiency-wise and is definitely limited to first-person reader insert format, but it generally goes something like:

▪︎ Idea 💡

▪︎ 1-2 Paragraphs Dialogue

▪︎ Establish Direction of Story (Is it smut? Is it a love story? Something parabolic? Do *I* know how it ends?)

▪︎ Write! This is the hard part; especially when I can tell it may end up being more than a one shot. (Take breaks!! Follow your gut!! Type '[word] synonym' into Google 30 times!! )

▪︎ Edit! Take things out!! Write entire new scenes in!! Question whether the dialogue is realistic!! What would you, the writer, do/say under the circumstances of the plot?

◇ The best tip/advice I can give is to have an idea for your ending as soon as possible. I have a few stories in progress right now where the endings are set, so all I have to do is write a path toward them. In my first Mr. Reed fic for example, I knew what was going to happen to (y/n) immediately. I had read all the Mr. Reed × Reader that was available at that time and decided that in my story, he is Chekhov's Serial Killer.

▪︎ Get Kinda Nervous About it! I'm always really nervous about how a fic will be received because by the time I'm ready to post, I've read it over to the point where the words lose their meaning. This is where it helps to have beta readers. (aka Friends who are willing to say nice things & let me know if my grammar is really that bad.)

Hopefully this was somewhat helpful/informative, I don't really consider myself to be good at writing so please, take any advice from me with several grains of salt.🧂✨️

[babeyun]

you have GOT to be the best writer and falling alone has GOT to be the best fic to be ever written because wow wow wow holy shit it was so good

recently i was real avoidant of long fics, heck i was reluctant to read anything above 2-3k but i saw strained marriage au with heeseung and i didn't give a damn about how long it was. it took me three days to complete reading it, admitted. but those three days are probably going to be the best three days ive lived in a long long time

everything that heeseung says to reader felt so soul rippling. your writing is so so amazing you should seriously consider getting paid for it somehow. at least a little. because THIS???? FOR FREE??!? GIRL YOU'RE GETTING ROBBED LIKE THAT

i thinki really really needed a long long super long story with all elements like fluff angst smut hurt comfort evrything and you blended it all so so well im so proud of you i cannot even begin how happy i am i got to read this fic and i didn't skip it just cuz it was long

i can totally imagine the amount of patience you must have had to have to complete it and i thank all existing and non existing gods that you could get it out of the drafts

this fic really healed a lot of broken parts in me and i kid you not i really actually did become teary eyed when heeseung was slow dancing with her and comforting her he didn't like soya. even thinking about his personality in the story makes me well up and it's just so soothing

it truly truly healed a lot of me and im really thankful to you because i hope everyone gets someone like him someday. you raised my fucking standards man

have a good day i hope life treats you well

im not even one for sending asks ever but you changed me

thank you for everything

PROUD OF ME 🥺 ME?!

first and foremost, thank you so much for taking the time to read it. i know it's really long and i appreciate you taking THREE DAYS!! to read it !!

secondly, i'm glad that i could convey all of heeseung's emotions so...deeply. thankfully i've had a wonderful handful of people come forth and fill my askbox with compliments of his character and growth, and this is genuinely just such a huge compliment. it makes me so emotional and i'm so grateful that everyone is receiving it the way it was intended - because everything he says is the way i wished it would have been said to me!

as for getting paid for it...lol i wish i was consistent enough! i get really overwhelmed with ideas and i end up stepping away from writing altogether for a few days, then i get busy with school and the cycle starts all over...so maybe someday! when i get my shit together lolol 💘 but what a high honor it is to be told i could make money off my silly little ideas ! thank you !!

i too thank all the existing and nonexisting gods, it was truly one of the biggest projects i wanted to get launched in 2024 when it came to my creative outlets. i had posted a bunch of other content for my other groups and i was like "FOCUS!!" so shoutout to all the positive vibes for that one.

i'm glad that this fic has given you some relief and clarity, and i'm glad that you feel healed by it. i'm SO fucking glad that i raised your standards, because you should never settle for ANYONE that doesn't worship the ground you walk upon. the love you yearn for exists because you are full of it, the love i yearn for exists because i am full of it.

i think writing this fic also healed me. i won't ever get the answers i think i want, because i know in my heart - i don't need them.

i hope you have an even better day. thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me and let me know the impact i've had, it is truly so heartwarming to know that i've reached your heart.

i'm proud of you, and thank you for everything. 🫂❤️‍🩹

[mip-dev-center]

MIP "Interactive" Scenario 3: What-If TWR Liked You

(dated 6/6/24). After last interactive, I explained to the denizens of my server that attempts to court MIP Units were not likely to succeed for various reasons. In fact, I proposed that "successfully courting thorns would be a lot worse." I created a short, non-interactive scenario to prove my point. This is that scenario, nestled in the aptly-named "#this-is-just-a-what-if-scenario-and-didnt-happen-ok" channel, is now archived in this wonderful Post.

"You know... You're actually kind of tolerable, 44."

"...Follow me. I am going to show you something."

Thorns Without Roses leads you to a sealed-off chamber.

It opens, revealing an elaborate garden. It's quite impressive, especially given the small space.

"This is my garden. Once I receive my own structure, the Director shall entrust me with a proper Greenhouse. It is going to be quite elaborate and intelligently designed. I am looking forward to it."

"In the meantime... This Garden of mine is a sufficient testing ground. I have cultivated it with beauty in mind, and the atmosphere inspires a measured concentration."

"Take a seat. This bench, in particular, has quite a lovely view. You will appreciate it."

You take a seat on the bench. It is quite comfortable. Small purposed organisms flit about, distributing nutrients throughout the various sections of plant life. The garden feels a bit empty without any birds, but you find yourself enchanted regardless. The tiny purposed organisms move about in carefully-crafted patterns, reporting to machines hidden by dense foliage. Everything is meticulously maintained; not a single petal is out of place. It is not a stifling sort of order, though. Every plant seems... happy, somehow. Or so you think, at least. You're surprised to find that TWR has such a caring side.

"Okay, now give me your hand..."

You oblige.

author's note: I hate this panel so much I think it looks really ugly... but I hope you are able to enjoy it, even if I don't.

"Good! Thank you, 44."

You smile at her.

"Looking at you like this..."

"You know, you kind of remind me of a flower right now. You're right at home in my little Garden. It's a wonderful place, isn't it?"

You nod. It's a bit strange to see Thorns compliment someone like this, but she sounds genuine.

"I knew you would agree. You're fond of plants, aren't you?"

She's smiling quite warmly, for some reason. Honestly, it's a little off-putting. I was not aware she was even capable of such an expression.

...Anyways, you tell her you do, indeed, love plants.

"Good. It makes me happy to hear you say that. Now, hold still. I have prepared a 'surprise' for you."

Against your better judgement, you listen to her.

Suddenly, a collection of vines wrap around you, restraining you against the bench. Hopefully you're comfortable, because it doesn't seem like you'll be getting up any time soon!

Of course, perhaps if you weren't such an idiot, you wouldn't have found yourself in this situation in the first place. Honestly, I knew something was up with her. She's probably planning to dissect you or something.

"Alright, I have to tend to my duties now. Unfortunately, my position as an Assistant keeps me quite busy. But do not worry! I shall be back later. In the meantime, you can familiarize yourself with your new residence!"

She smiles manically. What is she doing?

"Okay, farewell, little flower! Don't go anywhere...!"

You watch them leave out the Chamber door. It seals shut behind TWR, and your restraints release.

The vines move to cover the doorway, just in case you had any ideas about leaving. This is... Absolutely not allowed. How does she plan to get away with this...?

Something must be wrong with her. I don't remember programming her like this...

Well, I'm sure the Director shall fix everything. Think of this like... a temporary garden tour, or something.

[SCENARIO END]

...I failed my mission, by the way. This scenario seemed to have the opposite effect.

not that I can blame anyone I wish Thorns would lock ME up in her garden ahahahahahha who said that

[cosmicjoke]

I'm glad you don't listen to the 7m7n7 person. From my perspective, I'm a lot younger than you, but following your account and reading your stories has, I think, helped me grow a lot as a person and encouraged me to explore the world with a more a greater sense of empathy and compassion for people as my goal, and to listen to people I don't understand. I've learned a lot of good things from being around you. That's what you and your stories do; it's stupid for them to reduce your words to something you "get off to" thanks to the depictions of rape or torture. It's as far from that as it gets, and I wonder why they keep spouting all this shit about you when you've received asks telling you how much people love and feel seen by your stories. I doubt they've even read your stories at all, despite the strange obsession with you. They really don't know what they're talking.

Thank you so much! That really means the world to me, honestly. Really, @7m7n7 developed a problem with me because they attacked me on one of my own posts, when I was answering an ask about Levi and how his stoic facade isn't actually reflective of his true feelings. They came into the comments section accusing me of "woobifying" Levi for saying this, acting like I was somehow emasculating him by talking about how kind and caring he actually is, and then when I told them off, they lost their mind and have been harassing me non-stop ever since. I'm hardly the only one, too. They've systematically targeted several Levi fan blogs over the last few years, both here on tumblr and on twitter, including multiple eruri fan blogs and communities. They have this obsessive need to paint Levi as some ultra-violent, psychopathic rapist who wants to abuse his sexual partners. It's almost guaranteed they haven't actually read anything I've written on a03, and I know my own intentions, so nothing they say has any impact or affect on me whatsoever. They're just trying to defame me because I told them off after they attacked me, lol. They're obviously suffering from some severe, pathological disorder or something, if they react this badly to being pushed back on when they're the ones who started the fight to begin with, and also when they get this triggered by anyone just talking about Levi being a gentle man at heart. They can keep crying about it, lol. But seriously, thank you so much again. I know my writing is appreciated because of people like you, who genuinely get it and understand what my actual intention is, and it's truly the greatest compliment I could receive, to know that my work has managed to bring you something positive and has helped you to grow and encouraged you to approach the world and other people with greater compassion and understanding. I couldn't ask for anything more.

[leffee]

12 and 15 for poly pets? (Assuming I didn't use these numbers for them already, I actually can't remember)

Nope, don't worry, you didn't pick those numbers for them, I would have remembered, trust me, but I did check just to make sure.

12. What is something their S/O does that makes them flustered?

For Vinnie and Pepper it's the physical touch and physical affection mainly, of course. Genuine and especially long hugs, kisses, cuddles. and anything like that sure makes them flustered. You can try with compliments but that probably won't work much, they'll just stare if they get one like 👁️👁️. Also for Vinnie it would be whenever they dance with him, but I mean like slow, ballroom dances and they're the one leading. Ok, maybe it doesn't make him exactly flustered 99% percent of the time, but it does make him happy and I wanted to say it.

As for Zoe, it's whenever they complement her on something she doesn't expect. Because her beauty? Her singing or modeling talent? Yeah, she knows that, you gotta praise her on something more unexpected to fluster her such as her sense of humor or how loving she is.

For Russell and Penny it's being complimented on their body/pysical appearance. It's not that easy because their partners first have to make sure those two believe that they genuinely think so, but once that's ensured and they partners shower Russell and Penny in this kind of affection they are flustered messes. And yes, they get tummy kisses that fluster them, but then again I think they all would get them.

When it comes to Minka it's when her partners really show their appreciation for her art and crafting. For example, if she made one (or all) of them a handmade bracelet or something like that and she sees them wearing those casually, she's so happy. Or if she made them a card for birthday or some other occasion she loves catching them looking at those lovingly days/weeks/months after they received the card cause holy crap they still love it!

And Sunil. Ah, he is so easily flustered pretty much anything works if you catch him in the right mood - complements, affection, any good kind of attention really. The more at the same time the better, he's overwhelmed but in a good way. So I'd say those flustering sessions with him being the center of attention especially.

15. How do they comfort one another when the other is upset?

Ooof, that's a hard question. I'd say their primary strategy is a warm cuddle pile, I mean there is so many of them to provide it after all. Depending on the person they'll adjust like: be quiet or shower the upset person with affection or have a quiet conversation etc, feed them some snacks at the same time, bring blankets etc etc. That's one thing that is almost always good for any of them, but if I were to be more specific with each of them:

Sunil - sometimes he needs to just be left alone to process everything in peace. Don't talk to him, don't touch him, just don't be anywhere around him or he might get overwhelmed and irritated. Just leave him be for as long as he needs, he will get out of his room on his own once he's ready. Then he might want to talk it all out with someone, usually one or two of his partners, not all of them

Russell - might use the same strategy as Sunil of wanting to process everything in peace, but it also helps when others do things for him and/or someone else takes charge so he doesn't have to worry about at least some of his usual things. He has enough to worry about as it is, so it's nice to take that load off of his shoulders

Vinnie - aside from affection he's the one who sometimes eats his stress away because it's a coping mechanism that helps and has nothing to do with thinking about whatever stressed him and he doesn't wnt to think about it for sure. So they bring him little snacks that he enjoys: sweets, fast food, meat in general, stuff like that

Zoe - they encourage her and assist once they succeed if she lets them in making her comfortable and not being that perfect persona she is so often. This includes taking off those tight clothes and putting on something more comfortable, washing off the make up so she can cry comfortably without worrying about that if needed, maybe eating a big, unhealthy bowl of ice cream for once, stuff like that

Pepper - they encourage her to let it all out, by crying especially if needed cause as I stated she's the 2nd person there who cries the least. She's embarassed about it, so they tell her she shouldn't be and can do it with them freely, they won't judge. This doesn't apply to only crying but also telling her she can do whatever she needs to relieve the tension - scream, complain, just vent her frustration. With them she can

Penny - ok, for her it's lots and lots of physical affection especially hugs, being able to hold someone and/or being held herself so she can be warm and comfortable as she's probably crying it all out. Her partners also promise her that no, she's not crying "too much" or is "too sensitive" because that is what she thinks sometimes and feels bad about it

Minka - you know how she always makes things for others like paintings or crafting some other smaller handmade gifts? Well, when she's the one upset they do that for her. Her love language is very much receiving gifts - it doesn't matter what it is, it can be small, cheap, made messily, but it does mean they thought of her when making/buying this gift and that's what makes her so happy. Heck, Vinnie brings her rocks when she's upset that made him think of her or thoughts that she would like them. He's right every time