#IT WAS FOOD. THE CAKE WAS VERY GOOD AND YUMMY.

[glitchedsoftware]

FUCK DOES THAT MEAN

[zombie-is-shuffler]

[evilminji]

You know how... world leaders can't just? SAY stuff? Because when they DO it's the Offical Stance(tm) of their Country?

That makes their Fuck Ups(tm) all the more serious. It's WHY they have press teams.

But!!!

WHAT IF?

They said something, PUBLICLY, on LIVE TELEVISION, that? Can not be taken back? Full on "masks off, behold the horrors you have payed for" moment?

Sure, they could SAY "that wasn't me" and "I was brainwashed" etc etc. But? If it's BIG enough? UGLY enough? TRUE??? People WILL find it. Dig and dig and dig like termites in the walls. Hunt like bloodhounds.

Riot in the streets.

Because? All it would TAKE? Is ONE half ghost, a few too many long nights trying to balance college classes and his internship, a bigotry filled call from back home, and staring down that empty fridge with just one box of moldering take out, because he's been too busy and stressed to remember to get GROCERIES AND-

Ah.

So this is what "so stressed you feel calm, I have run out of Fucks too give" feels like. Neat. *picks up phone* Hey, Sam? You still at that protest? Outside the presidential speech? Neat. Don't move.

One Phone Line Express later. SAM is telling him to breathe. Maybe... maybe calm down. Think about this. Others around her can see the same "spark of madness" glint in his almost zen like smile.

It Fiiiiine, Sam.

He's just here to Talk.

He disappears. Sam's freaking out. President stumbles but catches himself on the way to the mike. Up in the watch tower, various Magic users choke on their lunches, because a ghost just possessed the United States President.

ON LIVE TELEVISION.

He taps the Mike, smile, leans in real close like he's gonna Tell You Folks A Secret.... Aaaaand~

"The second you Die, you no longer have human rights. Doesn't matter how brief. Heart stops? You're sub-human scum! Non-sentient by American law. We here in the United Stares PROUDLY desecrate the bodies and graves of the dead. Tear apart the immortal souls of the innocent. And condemn you to oblivion crying, begging, and screaming for mercy! Why, obviously, is an act. Because souls don't have the RIGHT to feel fear or pain!

And YES. We do mean EVERYONE'S. Atlantian, Kryptonian, Martian. Canadian, Mexican, Russian, AND Chinese! I could keep going! Once you die? You belong to the United States to experiment on as we see fit! You're PROPERT now! So turn your nonrights having, nonsentient self in to the nearest GIW! For the good of AMERICA. Ectoplasmic Scum!"

*drops mic*

Jaws are on the floor. This was VETERANS DAY. Dead military Heros and smile for the cameras. A cake walk. Do a patriotism, rah rah. There.... there are DIPLOMATS in the crowd. Sure as SHIT, were more then a few foreign nationals WATCHING. Religious leaders looking on in fury, grief, and horror.

Reporters. Oh sweet Jesus the reporters.

The press secretary faints.

PANDEMONIUM. The president, still dazed and confused from being possessed, gets PUNCHED on live television be his VP, a deeply religious if moderately shady man. Take bribes? VP is cool with that. Bootstraps, peasants, and all that. But how DARE you fuck with the Souls of the dead. How DARE you!

Phones are blowing up, questions are being shouted, the JLA Dark FEEL like they should tell somebody about the ghost kid... but also this feels VERY "Call for help-y" so they might throw their weight around instead and pretend they know nothing. World leader are meaningfully staring at their Dear Beloved Dead Grandmother's photos as they send LIVID assistants to hound the American into answering the DAMN PHONE-!

And Danny?

Danny feels calmer now. He has stolen like....700 bucks from secret security's various wallets. He's going to buy himself BOUGIE groceries. Some...some NICE take out. Maybe a little cake. Yeah~ Cake for Danny~

If anyone needs him? No you don't. He needs to go do some shopping, eat, lie on the floor of his shower and just... vibe for a bit under the spray. In the dark maybe. Sleep for a week. Have his food. Yummy little treats.

Or he's gonna fuckin LOSE IT, man.

(Tucker is actively hacking his college schedule as they speak. He KNEW it. Called it! Too many classes! But does Mr "I can handle it" listen? Noooooooo! Now look what happened! Holy SHIT, Danny!)

@hypewinter @hdgnj @ailithnight @nerdpoe @the-witchhunter

[honeytonedhottie]

honeys guide to fall⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🧸💕

i am so so excited for fall 2024. this fall we're serving bambi doll, cupcake and espresso scented, french tips and nudes, crispy chocolate croissants and coffees, sweaters and mini skirts…💬🎀

FALL BEAUTY ;

♡ soft bouncy curls

♡ nude lip combos

i recommend the nyx butter gloss (madeleine) and the nyx chocolate lip liner for a pretty chocolaty look. if ur looking for another nude lip combo use the nyx butter gloss (angel food cake) and the nyx club hopper lip liner…💬🎀

♡ french tips

♡ nude colored manicures and pedicures

♡ marshmallow scented hand creams

as the weather gets colder it becomes more and more important to keep ur skin moisturized and hydrated. carrying around a sweet smelling hand cream can help your hands to stay soft and not dry…💬🎀

♡ fall scented lip balms, body nectars and fragrances

pumpkin, coffee, vanilla, cupcake, chocolate, cinnamon, caramel and buttercream scents are giving fall…💬🎀

lets talk fall beauty products and scents because my favorite part about literally everything is the pampering aspect and the smelling super yummy so lets get into it. the body products i recommend to capture that fall, bambi eyed, doll scent and vibes are.

the sugar cookie body wash from native

ooey gooey cookie body wash from philosophy

chocolate chip body wash from philosophy

all the cozy fireside s’more scents from bodycology

coco coffee body scrub from victorias secret pink

cupcake swirl body fragrance from bodycology

♡ for nails, tapered square french tips or oval shaped nails in nude colors

♡ claw clip hairstyles including half up-half downs or just a classic claw clip pony

FALL FASHION ;

fall fashion to me is tights and mini skirts. leg warmers and uggs and form fitting sweaters. let’s talk about some fall fashion. the tights and mini skirt combo is a classic and it’s an amazing way to incorporate wearing mini skirts even as the weather begins to get a little colder. the tights add a nice touch, even if it isn’t the color of ur skin tone, tights IN GENERAL look rly nice.

ankle boots, ugg boots, BOOTS are so so fall. i rly love ankle boots that have a heel to them and bonus points if ur fall shoes include fur. the fall shoes on my shopping list are ->

ugg boots

ankle boots

mary jane style shoes

ballet flats

form fitting sweaters and jackets are so in for the fall. along with tracksuits. the color pallete for having a bambi doll fall are very much browns, cashmeres, and baby pink. honestly think of neapolitan colours. pink, brown and an off-whitish almost pastel yellow. think PASTRY PRINCESS.

baby phat puffers are perfect for the transition from fall to winter and a good pair of jeans is CRUCIAL for fall. another thing i wanna talk about with fall fashion is LAYERING. layering is such an important aspect of fashion period but ESPECIALLY fall fashion. experiment with different lengths, textures etc. one of my favorite layering combination during the fall is ->

long sleeve tops with a camisole underneath

a form fitting long sleeve top (the ones with buttons at the front) look so DOLLY and adorable when u dont button it, and wear a camisole underneath. its just MWAH. some more fall fashion details also include ->

fur details

ribbons and lace details

delicate jewelry choices

tights and leg warmers

layering

boots

neopolitan cinnamon princess color scheme

long sleeves

mini skirts + tights combo

HOW TO BE A HOTTIE DURING FALL ;

to be a hottie during the fall lets talk about our fall essentials to be our hottest, healthiest and happiest selves this fall…💬🎀

♡ warm milk and honey with a pinch of cinnamon (a real treat)

♡ warm, buttery croissants

♡ wired headphones and a good fall playlist

a good fall playlist consists of artists like lana del rey, pink pantheress, sabrina carpenter and sade…💬🎀

♡ candles that smell like cinnamon cupcakes

♡ a few juicy novels to read

my favorite genres of books to read during this season include mystery, romance and historical fiction…💬🎀

♡ keep up with ur health

during the colder seasons its important to take good care of ur health so make sure that ur taking ur supplements/vitamins, drinking herbal teas and eating a balanced diet to avoid getting sick…💬🎀

[realprissygirl]

prtygrlbeauty scent review 🍨

#deliciousdoll series pt. 1 🍥🌸🍬

body nectars:

1. passionfruit princess

“smells like fresh tropical fruits with deep tart hints of passionfruit, lemon, strawberry, and orange.”

omg so yummy and fruity. reminds me of fruit snacks. getting jolly ranchers and starburst from this and i fckn love it.

2. pink sugar

“smells like sweet delectable candy essence with vanilla and musk.”

fluffy, clean and sweet. so so pretty to smell like. loved to mix this one with eos strawberry dream. the definition of sweet without necessarily being gourmand or fruity. yum.

3. brown sugar baby

“smells like whipped vanilla buttercream & caramelized brown sugar, with hints of cream and caramel”

smells like a hot brown sugar latte with heavy cream and cinnamon sugar. i love this so much i’m about to wear tf out of it this fall.

4. cotton candy

“smells like spun caramelized sugar, strawberry, blueberry, and yummy vanilla”

the first thing i thought of was easter basket. super sweet candy smell. this may sound silly but it smells blue. like the color sky blue. almost like a blue raspberry. i love this one so much.

5. angel cake

“smells like soft and sweet angel food cake with a hint of vanilla and sugar, it's like you just took a heavenly bite. perfectly "baked" for you to feel angelic all day!”

cake batter and isn’t overly sweet. just rich and gourmand-y. haven’t used it yet but the smell alone tells me i’ll be using it with a lot of my favorite “bakery” scents.

6. birthday cake

“smells like rich and sweet birthday cake. moist, yellow cake with a rich, sweet butter cream frosting. you'll almost want to eat it! (please don't!)”

super similar to angel cake with a thick air of sweetness of the cake batter. this one is a hit for me and imma use this up so soon i can already tell.

7. cinnamon buns

“smells like ooey-gooey warm cinnamon rolls with vanilla buttercream frosting.”

i used to work in a cafe and when i went to smell this i got a strong memory of “cinnamon dulce”. i love love love this one i’ve used this one quite a bit since i got my second haul. a pure cinnamon and syrup scent.

8. strawberry vanilla macaron

“smells like sweet strawberry and rhubarb blended with creamy vanilla and spun sugar. hints of butter frosting, red berries, caramel, vanilla ice cream, and macarons.”

a strawberry glazed donut. strawberry, icing, and vanilla. so yummy.

9. sugar cookie

“smells like the perfect sugar cookie with buttercream frosting! notes of powdered sugar, butter and fresh cream!”

a less overwhelming take on “birthday cake”. slightly warm. everything the “sugar cookie” perfume oil should have been.

10. strawberry shortie

“smells like strawberry shortcake, fresh sliced strawberries, warm vanilla cake, and fluffy whipped cream.”

reminds me of strawberry shortcake by canvas beauty in the sense that it smells like fake sweet strawberry and i love love love it soooo much. smells like an old strawberry shortcake lip balm from childhood.

11. ur berry cute

“smells like yummy black raspberry vanilla! notes of ripe black raspberries, dark plum, and warm vanilla!”

think of the smell of grape soda. definitely similar to black raspberry vanilla by bbw (one of my all time favorites). this might sound crazy but it smells so good to me. the heaviest candy like smell and it’s even better layered with other fruity scents.

perfume oils:

1. sugar cookie

“smells like the perfect sugar cookie with buttercream frosting! notes of powdered sugar, butter and fresh cream!”

i have to be honest. i didn’t like this at all. i got the creaminess but that was it. it smelled sort of sour. but luckily this is the only thing i’ve tried that i didn’t like from the brand. so on we move.

2. pink sugar

“smells like sweet sugar, vanilla, custard & marshmallow”

the scent smells like the color pink if that makes any sense. very clean and sweet. like sugar and powder blended together. it’s one of my favorites!

3. cozy sugar

“smells like warm vanilla sugar: intoxicating vanilla, white orchid, sparkling sugar, fresh jasmine and creamy sandalwood.”

warm, sweet, and almost synthetic. it almost reminds me of strawberry dream by eos. i can’t wait to layer her with my gourmand perfumes.

4. pumpkin pecan

“smells like belgian waffle, creamy pumpkin, butter pecan, walnut, maple & fall spices.”

sweet with an undertone of spice. so buttery and yummy. i don’t get too much pumpkin but cinnamon is sticking out to me. i literally love it and i’m so glad to have it in my fall collection.

5. whipped berries

“smells like berry, whipped vanilla and peach blossom”

baby powder and mixed berries. pretty clean and not overwhelming at all.

6. flower fields

“smells like fresh flower fields! star notes: freesia, green leaves, tuberose, jasmine sambac, egyptian jasmine, rose de mai, peach, oakmoss & cedar.”

straight florals. no other families of fragrance and honestly i love it. makes it super nice to layer or amplify other florals i have (and help dial back the sweetness of some sweet florals i love). reminds me of chanel chance.

7. whipped spice

“smells like whipped vanilla cream, cinnamon, honey & corriander.”

immediately thought of almond blossom and oat milk by vs. i don’t get too much spice from this. rather a lactonic sweet and creamy smell. i personally love the honey and think it’ll be perfect for fall.

8. fruit snacks

“smells like citrusy, juicy, sweet fruit! star notes: raspberry, citrus, candy & rose.”

my absolute favorite of them all. i wear it nearly daily. such a sweet fruity gourmand. has a candy quality to it. if you like any sweet mists by bbw you’d love this.

9. vanilla bean

“smells like whipped cream, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, musk & benzoin”

a clean but rich vanilla. reminds me of a vanilla deodorant. then there’s a warm kick to the bottom notes. i love it.

10. cake pop

“smells like soft, sweet & fluffy confetti cake”

powdered sugar and sprinkles. cake pop is a fitting name when you think of the icing and sprinkles a cake pop has. i wore this out with sweet like candy and it brought a deeper layer to the ari perfume. but other than for layering, i don’t reach for it too often.

11. strawberry cake

“smells like fresh strawberries & fluffy shortcake and whipped cream.”

imagine if bubble bath by maison margiela and strawberry pound cake were mixed and that’s what this gives to me. candy with a bit of a fresh, clean note.

12. white mocha

“smells like white chocolate, cozy cappuccino, vanilla orchid, and white tonka bean.”

mocha is chocolate but i didn’t get any chocolate from this but what it does smell like is something you’d get a coffee shop around christmas time. just not chocolatey. marshmallow-y. sweet but not overwhelming. VERY long lasting.

13. warm cream

“smells like light & sweet vanilla backed by a rich and heavy amber. an exotic, creamy vanilla scent.”

another one of my favorite oils. sugary with a bit of noticeable amber. lasts super long and is extremely versatile.

14. soft vanilla

“smells like soft, sweet & warm vanilla and musk.”

barely there. a clean vanilla scent. tiny bit of sandalwood. i think it would layer so well year round.

15. vanilla powder

“smells like soft vanilla orchid, warm cashmere, golden amber, and light florals. a clean vanilla scent.”

extremely similar to vanilla bean but stronger and creamier. also reminds of armani my way’s bottom notes.

[b3ach-bunn7]

CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST

Texts with your best friend Touya (who’s a little bit in love with you)

no quirk au <3

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January 9th

8:47 pm

You: OH TOUYAAAAA

You: it’s nearly ur bd 😁 what shall I get u

Touya: Nothing

Touya: Just Ur love 😍

You: ew

You: shall I get u some new earrings

You: OH I COULD PAY FOR ANOTHER PIERCING

Touya: Literally where

Touya: I think I’ve pierced every available location on my face

Touya: Unless… You meant somewhere else 😳

You: EWWWWWWWW

You: UR SUCH A FREAK

Touya: I meant my belly button?

You: stfu

Touya: Get your head out the gutter

You: shut up pooya

Touya: Wow you really got me there!

You: HUSH

January 12th

8:39 am

You: bruh where r u

You: homeroom started like ten minutes ago

Touya: I just woke up

Touya: Leaving onw buy shoti is lissing me kff

You: okay English!!!

Touya: Kys

You: but you can type that right…

January 12th

1:40 pm

You: Touyaaaaaa

You: can we go get food

You: the canteen stuff is rubbish today

You: plz I’m so sos is so hungry I’m dying

Touya: Fatty

You: HEY

You: SO MEAN

Touya: I’m only joking sweetcheeks

You: gross

Touya: You love it

Touya: Shiggy wants to come 2

Touya: Is that Ok

You: sigh fine I guess

Touya: Shall I tell him he’ll be third wheeling if he does 😳

You: yes 🥰🥰🥰😍 he just can’t interrupt our time together my sweet

Touya: Ew

You: you love it

January 13th

7:40 pm

You: GST ON MINECRAFTTT

Touya: I’m doing homework

You: I’m doing your mum OHHH

Touya: Woah

Touya: Telling her u said that

You: PLZ IM JOKING

You: I’ll tell her ur telling porky pies

You: Rei would trust my word over urs anyways 😈

Touya: Lowkey she would

Touya: My own mother 😢

You: I’m just better ig

You: how long r u gonna be

Touya: Give me like fifteen mins

You: BOO

Touya: Bro Aizawa is up my ass rn

Touya: If I hand one more piece of work in late he’s gonna acc kill me

You: idk why u hate him so much

You: i love him

You: and he has that sexy teacher look🤤 those luscious locks

Touya: R u sure u can get off his dick long enough for us to play

You: HAHAHAH

You: STFU

You: ur just jealous

Touya: So very

Touya: Why aren’t u hyping ME up like that

You: cause u smell?

Touya: I’m not playing

You: IM JOKING

You: U smell so good and yummy

You: like cigarette smoke 😍

Touya: 🙄

You: sassy 💁‍♀️

Touya: Stop distracting me so I can work

You: okay smelly

January 15th

2:30 pm

Touya: Y/N

Touya: Y/n

Touya: Y/NNNN

Touya: Queen

Touya: Sweetheart

Touya: Angel

You: if you throw one more piece of paper at my head I’m blocking u

Touya: You won’t check ur phone

Touya: How else can I get ur attention from across the room

You: WE R I. CLASS

Touya: So?

You: think I figured out why Aizawa doesn’t rate u

You: pay attention

Touya: But I miss u

Touya: And I’m bored

You: U LITERALLY SAW ME LIKE HALF AN HOUR AGO

You: AT LINCH

Touya: Ur point?

You: omfg

Touya: So what’s up

You: I’m gonna kill you

January 17th

6:50 pm

Fuyumi: Hi Y/N

You: hey fuyumi!!

You: everything okay?

Fuyumi: Yeah, it’s great!!

Fuyumi: Just wanted to tell u that everyone needs to be at ours for Touya’s party at 5:00

Fuyumi: We’ll tell him to come home at like six so that gives us some time to get everything ready

You: beautiful

You: do u think he has any idea were throwing him a party 🤭🤭

Fuyumi: I don’t think so 😆 we have been very careful

Fuyumi: Even shoto has kept his mouth shut

You: yeah I had to threaten twice a couple times before he promised to not tell

You: IM EXCITED

Fuyumi: Me too!!!

Fuyumi: Can’t wait to see u 😊

You: I can’t wait either!!!

Fuyumi: I hope he’ll like it

Fuyumi: We’re getting mum to drive all across town to get him that cake he loves

Fuyumi: I really want him to have fun

You: don’t worry babe he will have fun

You: and if he doesn’t I’ll force him to 😈

January 17th

7:00pm

Touya: U guys r throwing me a surprise party right

You: what?

Touya: For my bd

Touya: Fuyumi is being all suspicious

Touya: Told me I have to leave the house tomorrow but also come back at six oclock??

Touya: And the little brat keeps giggling at me

You: uhm don’t call little shoto that

Touya: Ur deflecting

Touya: They r throwing a party aren’t they

You: they aren’t

You: idk why you think that

Touya: Y/N

You: WHY DO U HAVE TO RUIN EVERYTHING

Touya: Lol

You: please please don’t tell them you know

You: they’re so excited for do this for you

You: [screenshot attachment]

You: look what Fuyumi said to me

Touya: Oh

You: please don’t spoil 😔

Touya: Don’t worry your pretty little head

Touya: I won’t

You: YAY

You: LOVE U

Touya: Ly2

January 18th

12:00am

You: [audio messsage]

You: enjoy me whisper singing happy bd to u

You: HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYYYY WOOOOO

You: LOVE U THE MOST

You: okay I need to sleep we have school tomorrow

January 18th

3:07am

Touya: Thank you y/n

Touya: Ly the most too

January 18th

6:15 pm

You: Touya where tf r u

Touya: I’m On my way!

You: we’ll be On your way! FASTER

Touya: STFU

You: U STFU

Touya: U TOLD ME TO MAKE THIS BELIEVEBE

Touya: MY FAMILY WOULD NOT BELEIWV I GOT THERE ON TIME

You: wait ur right lowkey

Touya: exactly

You: well walk faster

Touya: I’m not walking

Touya: I’m driving

You: HOW TF R U TEXTING ME

Touya: Imd riving one handed?

You: GET TF OFF UR PHONE 😭

January 19th

12:04 am

Touya: Y/N

Touya: Thank u for gifts

Touya: The strap for my bass

Touya: And the necklace

Touya: I lowbe them

Touya: and the aprty was so fun

Touya: I lovwd it

Touya: and I lobe you

You: that’s okay 😁

You: are u drunk rn🤔

Touya: Snuch out with bawks

Touya: Hrwks

Touya: Hawks

Touya: Raided fathers liquoye supply

You: you went to your dad’s house????

Touya: NO

Touya: never

Touya: stolen from when he was gere

Touya: fukcing loser 😂😂

You: where r u guys?

Touya: hawks house

Touya: his oarents arent home

Touya: u wanbawcome over

Touya: I’ll kuck him out

You: u can’t kick hawks out of his own house 😭

You: why do u even need to kick him out we’re friends

Touya: he flirst with y so much

Touya: flirts

Touya: pisses me off

You: awwwww r u jelly 🥺

Touya: yes

You: LOL

You: yeah maybe lay off the the drinks buddy

Touya: I live u

Touya: love

Touya: I loved the gifts u got me rhwnks

You: you already said babe

Touya: sorry baby Im so drunk

You: okay I’m going to go before you say something you’ll regret in the morning

You: goodnight birthday boy

January 19th

1:05 pm

Touya: Please erase last night from ur memory

You: last night was a movie 😍

Touya: Yeah a fucking horror

You: HAHAHA

Touya: My head is killing me

You: painkillers?

Touya: Idk where they r and Hawks is sleeping

You: did u guys just wake up 😭

Touya: I think I slept like at like five am

Touya: It’s nice smoking inside a house and not in some alleyway so mum doesn’t catch me

You: BOO

You: ur lungs hate u

Touya: I hate them back

Touya: It’s why I smoke

You: LOL SHUT UP

Touya: Fuck my HEAD

You: that’s what he said

Touya: Ew man

You: you love it

You: go drink some h2o

Touya: Enough chemistry in too tired

You: sigh fine

You: go get some WATER 💦

Touya: Fine

You: bye baby 🤪

Touya: I’ll kill you

You: but I thought you love me??

Touya: Ur dead to me

You: HAHHA

January 21st

7:06 pm

You: Touya

You: can I come over plz

Touya: Erm what 😳😳😳

You: seriously

You: can I

Touya: Yh ofc

Touya: You okay?

You: yh

You: well no actually

You: my dads being my dad again

You: I just can’t be in this house rn

You: I need to get away from him

Touya: Yeah u can anytime

Touya: Yk my family loves u

You: thanks

Touya: You want me to pick u up?

You: nah I wanna walk

You: thanks again

You: love u

Touya: Ly2

January 29th

5:28 pm

You: [image attachment]

You: BRUH HOW DID I LOSEEEE

You: I ATE SK BAD

Touya: Bruh get off dress to impress 😭

Touya: U r beefing ten year olds rn

You: idgaf

You: ten year olds who can’t fucking dress

You: I actually hate this game

You: that is NOT STEAM PUNK WHAT THE FUCK

Touya: Maybe get good

You: maybe kys???????

Touya: Words hurt 😔

You: man up?

Touya: Woah

Touya: Okay just perpetuate gender norms..

You: define perpetuate?

You: YH that’s what i thought

February 6th

7:06 pm

You: bro

You: all my friends have valentines apart from ME

Touya: Get good?

You: okay and where’s urs?

Touya: texting her rn 😍

You: omg 😳

You: but on a real I feel horrifically left out

You: Toga keeps flaunting it in my face

Touya: That little freak got one?

Touya: Who

You: yk that girl in 1-A with the chubby cheeks

You: they r so cute omg

You: how come toga has a lesbian lover and I’m jobless and hoeless 😔

Touya: I can help with one of those things

You: u hiring???

Touya: I’ll be ur valentine

You: I can’t tell if ur joking

Touya: I’m not

You: do u have one romantic bone in ur body

Touya: I can think of one 😳

You: LMAO EW

Touya: Nah fr I’ll be ur valentine

You: okay…

You: ask me properly tho

Touya: Okay

Touya: Hey Y/N

You: oh hi Touya! What’s up

Touya: Will u do me the great honour of being my valentine?

You: 😊 yes!

Touya: Thank you 😊😍

February 10th

2:02 pm

Touya: Omg

Touya: Y/N guess what

You: don’t text me in class lil bro

Touya: Someone asked me to be their valentine 🤪

You: what

You: Who

You: is she in our homeroom

You: did u tell her ur mine

Touya: Woahh

Touya: Jealous much

You: no I just don’t want to be a side piece 😔

Touya: No Dw I told her I’m urs 🥺

You: shush

You: yk what I meant

You: who was it tho

Touya: Idk some girl in my maths class

Touya: She seemed pretty sad when I said no

Touya: The ladies love me

You: she’ll get over it!

Touya: LOL

February 14th

8:03 am

You: OMG

You: ARE THESE FLOWERS MINE

Touya: No I got them for ur dad actually

You: TOUYAAA

You: THEYRE MY FAVS

You: THANM U SM

Touya: Anytime Valentine

February 14th

1:20 pm

Touya: Meet at my car

Touya: I’m taking u out for lunch

You: thank gosh

You: they’re selling some mystery meatloaf type deal and I’m no happy

You: hawksy wants to come too

Touya: No

Touya: Just u

You: girl he’s not gonna do anything

Touya: No this is like

Touya: Hold on

You: okay hawks is looking at his phone and typing

You: r u texting him

You: okay he magically doesn’t wanna come along anymore

Touya: Aw :((

Touya: I’m waiting outside

You: see u in a bit smelly

February 14th

1:50 pm

You: ur such a child

You: IM RIGHT IN FRONT OD U JUST TALK TO ME

Touya: NO

You: WHY

Touya: IK SCARED

You: I can see u smiling

Touya: Shut up

Touya: Okay listen

Touya: If u don’t like what I’m about to say we r going to act like this never happened okay

Touya: I will delete the message out of existence and thus out of ur mind

You: okay…

Touya: Okay so I kind of like actually asked u to be my Valentine not just because ur lonely

Touya: And I like really like you

Touya: As in like like

Touya: But I don’t wanna ruin our friendship because ur the best friend I’ve ever had and will ever have

Touya: So if u don’t feel the same we can just pretend this never happened

February 14th

8:00 pm

You: I’m home safe xxx

Touya: Don’t care

You: okay mr message me when ur back

You: okay mr parked in my driveway to make sure I got in okay???

Touya: Shut up

You: wait hold on

You: is that why uninvited hawks

You: so that u could ask me out

Touya: Yeah and the sky is also blue

You: SHUT UL

Touya: He’s so stupid yk

Touya: It was his idea ??

Touya: And he forgot

You: hey three’s a party!

Touya: So you would’ve kissed me as aggressively as you did if Hawks was there?

You: wait ur right..

You: Oh well

You: it was about time anyways

You: took u like three years and u did it over DMS

Touya: I’m shy 🥺

You: EW TF

You: I take the kiss back

Touya: These hickeys tell me a different story

You: HSUTUP

Touya: You love it

You: I love YOU 🫵

Touya: Yeah

Touya: Love you too

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This was NOT supposed to end with a confession but I physically cannot help myself 😅 I love these text posts they’re so fun!!

Hope u all enjoyed <3

[lunamoonbby]

🌺💖🎀Simon's Little House Wife🌺💖🎀

Gif credit goes to @poohbea

Warning ⚠️: slight body insecurities on Simon's end, female reader, reader is referred to be short like 4'11 height, reader being called wifey or lovie simon is referred to as hubby, reader having a slight belly pouch, and NSFW MINORS DON'T INTERACT

Being Simon's short little house wife who enjoys cooking and baking sweets for her hubby cause he's big and needs a the nutritional food he can get.

Simon who wasn't a big fan of sweets until he tasted a cupcake from his lovie.

Simon who can't help himself to just only one plate and will eat how ever much servings as he possibly can

Lovie who has to cook for a literal army meaning the pot that can have everyone eat the same leftovers for 5 days(I'm pretty sure we all know the pot) cause her hubby has an appetite as big as him.

The pot never really having 5 day leftovers inside but only enough for lovie and hubby to have for lunch the very next day

Lovie who make sure there is always sweets around, like cake, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, pies...just baked goods in general

Simon who starts to gain a bit of weight but doesn't know until someone tells him

Wifey who enjoys seeing the weight he put on cause it was her food that did that, and Simon is much more comfortable to cuddle with since he isn't all muscle anymore and has a nice dad bod going on

Simon who did his on base medical exam finding out he gained weight cause the doctor asked if he was bulking again (doctor was afraid he was going to go from walking brick wall to a walking tank cause he's already menacing enough)

Simon who is confused and when he really sees himself that's when he notice the weight gain

Simon who comes home and eats only a little bit of food and wifey being confused as to why that's happening

Wifey asking simon what's wrong you always EAT my cooking and that looks like a snack for you

Simon who tells her his insecurities saying he gained weight and he fears that he's no longer attractive

Lovie giving him that look before saying that she knows about the weight gain and that he's still the simon she married and that he's much more comfortable to cuddle now that he's not pure muscle, and his body heat keeps her warm at night, and it swells her with pride knowing that her food is that great and that he is getting the nourishment that he needs, and that he also eats her out like a man starved leaving no crumbs behind

So with that said simon is like I want dessert first and lovie being excited cause she made a yummy peach cobbler and Simon having to tell her not that kind of dessert but I will have me a piece of that cobbler when I'm done with you and my dinner

Lovie not being able to wait anymore goes in the living room lies down on the couch and lifts the skirt part of her dress up and removes her panties so Simon can get to eating which he does until reader has to push him away and squeeze her thighs together like she's gonna crush his skull

Simon who is content with his life

Lovie who brought in a batch of cupcakes for 141 cause it was prices birthday and it gave her and excuse to be a little baker

Soap saying that his LT's wife looks like a milf cause the sundress + belly pouch = mom bod and she also mothers the 141 and ghost reprimanding soap

141 getting a taste of lovies cupcakes and everyone telling ghost that they can see why he gained weight cause his lovie just makes really delicious food

Wifey who is like say all what you want about my hubby but I love him just the way he is, he looks even more grizzly, he knows exactly how to satisfy me and I love my walking tank he makes my size kink go brrr and he keeps me very warm when it's cold just like a bear and she just starts singing cuffing season by SZA

Simon bringing his wife in for a hug cause his wife is his hype woman and he can't get over how loving she is

141 wanting to have a wife like Simon's cause they're all jealous of the treatment simon is getting from his wife

[missmugiwara]

Got It Bad ♡ Part 2

Summary: fem!reader x Luffy // please read part 1 first // You need a snack. Luffy needs a snack. You should help each other out, but be careful because you really spoil Luffy too much. Warning: 18+, slightly NSFW, very suggestive, slight dom Luffy, we getting a little freaky with food but nothing crazy Note: Back by popular demand! I don't usually do this, but the amount of love I received from part 1 (which was meant to be a one-shot originally) has really touched my heart. So I am honored to give you more Luffy love. Thank you all so much!

♡ Please read Part 1 first! Here is Part 3! ♡

♡ This chapter is a gift for the lovely @kingofthe-egirls ♡

Oh, Luffy that wonderful tease.

Get him back? Get him back?

How could you possibly get him back for that dirty little stunt? That carefree, dirty, yummy, delicious little stunt that made your heart skip a beat. Let's face it - Luffy was too fast and too silly. An expert at shenanigans. Maybe you needed to think a bit harder, somehow be one step ahead of that goofy man.

Maybe… you needed to think this over while having a snack.

So you merrily walked into the kitchen, and Sanji greeted you with an adoring smile. You smiled back politely and glanced over to the table to see Luffy seated and stuffing his face.

Speaking of snacks, Sanji always prepared a succulent snack every day - one for each of the Straw Hats - but of course, Luffy's insatiable apetite always left said rubber man wanting more. And when he asked the cook for more, he was denied.

This was where you, Luffy's sweet savior, came in to be the answer to his food-related problems.

Sanji obviously had a soft spot for you. So if you asked Sanji for more food, then he gave you more. This was really easy. All you needed to do was whisper hotly in his ear, and he was swayed. Really, you could do anything and Sanji would be spewing his eternal love for you. Yes, it made you feel bad to use him, but you kept doing it over and over.

Why?

Because you were in love.

This was all solely for your captain. That gluttonous, silly, cute-as-a-button captain. The events of a earlier in the day kept replaying in your head. How Luffy grabbed you, how Luffy spoke, how comfortable he was and how…

How much of a hot mess he made of you!

It was truly no fair how provocative Luffy was and how natural it came. He made it effortless whilst you were over here struggling to tell him your feelings. You let out a sigh when you sauntered further into the kitchen at your dilemma, with Luffy so deep in consuming his snack he did not notice you.

Your attention flickered back over to the cook, who let you know he just finished baking a cake. Going back to the point about being Luffy's sweet savior, if you got extra food from Sanji then you gave it to Luffy. If Luffy ate the food, he was happy. If he was happy, then you were overjoyed. You would do anything for Luffy. Plus, Luffy knew you would do anything for him - especially if he asked you to work your magic on Sanji. Goodness, you really were spoiling him.

So when Luffy tugged at the hem of your shirt oh-so innocently, breaking you from your thoughts, you knew it was time for seconds. Sanji started to catch on to this, and when he inquired if you were handing off food to Luffy, you lied. In the end, he'd see you and Luffy cackle away, and he'd curse himself for falling for you once again.

Despite this, there was no problem from Sanji as you walked back from the fridge with an extra slice of cake in tow - chocolate with strawberry filling and frosting. Upon seeing you carry a slice, Sanji quickly excuded himself to go give one to Nami and Robin outside. You hummed as you sat down next to Luffy who had the biggest smile. You forked up a piece and held it up to his mouth.

Sweetly, you called, "Here, Luffy!"

With a big ahhh Luffy stretched open his mouth and chomped down, leaving you to giggle in content. He was too cute for his own good. Feeding him was the best because he was always so appreciative. As of lately, he was reciprocating. Luffy would feed you as well. At first, you both thought nothing of it since it was so innocent, but it was becoming one of these special things that only you two shared in.

For a split second, you two locked gazes. A small blush appeared on the captain's face, and in turn your face was becoming really hot. What was that look in his eyes? Moments like these kept happening more frequently. They were beginning to occur out of pure innocence, but they kept you hopeful that maybe, just maybe this was a sign of affection from Luffy somehow.

Luffy broke your gaze first, looking back at the table to grab a cookie. Trying to shake off this rising heat and a tingle now forming in the pit of your stomach, you quickly glanced back at the table to gain a sense of normalcy back. That's when you got a great idea.

"Hey, Luffy?"

With a mouth full of food, he spluttered out, "What?"

"Boop!"

You leaned in to gently tap him on the nose, wiping a bit of frosting on it. You pulled back to smile at the confused captain. Luffy went cross-eyed trying to stare at what was on his nose until he registered it as cake frosting.

"Hey! Why'd you do that?" he beamed at the spontaneity, trying to sound mad but really was only amused.

"Just thought it would be fun!" you cooed, swiping your finger across the cake to re-frost your captain. Could this really get him back? Probably not, but it was still fun nonetheless. You turned to him, laughing, ready to strike again - but Luffy caught your wrist.

"Nope!"

There was a hint of playfulness in Luffy's tone, and he somewhat roughly pulled you toward him - though he would never hurt you in a million years. Locking eyes with him, you parted your lips slowly in confusion. You stared at Luffy, and he at you for what seemed like forever. He grinned before pulling your hand up to his lips. He stuck his tongue out, and you twitched nervously.

Was he about to…?

And he took a long lick of your finger.

A long, slow lick. Luffy, who did not break his gaze from yours for even a second, watched your expression change instantly. An intense heat fluttered over your cheeks. So many thoughts flooded your brain. The biggest one being - oh gosh, what was that lidded gaze he was giving you? Your heart thundered in your chest and the room was becoming unbelievably hot, and this was unbelievably hot, and-

"Mmm, so sooo good!"

It didn't help as Luffy completely sucked your finger into his mouth, and you could feel his warm, wet tongue move against it. A squeak escaped past your lips, and Luffy only swirled his tongue around your finger before he released you with a pop of his lips, smiling widely at his work. In your stunned state, it was too bad you didn't notice his other rubber arm snaking around you quietly to grab at the piece of cake on the table.

Oh, my god - he really just did that!

What a tease.

What a freaking tease, but you only wanted more. Why stop there? You needed him, desired him. Gladly, you would let the captain put his mouth anywhere he'd like. Any part of your body! Just so long as his lips would -

WHAM!

Luffy was so good at invading your thoughts as well as taking you out of them. He smashed the cake right onto the side of your face. You had just the smallest fraction of time to think, so you raised your arm to block yourself. It wasn't quick enough. Luffy rendered you a mess. Cake in your hair, on your face, neck - all the way down into your shirt.

"Oh, Luffy!" You looked down at the mess that was yourself, "You got me real good, huh?"

You looked back at him with a sheepish smile. Normally, you should have been mad, but it was Luffy. Because of that reason alone, you let him do whatever he pleased much to the dismay of your crewmates. You laughed, and he joined you. It was no surprise that he would do this, however, what was a surprise was the way he seemed to look at you.

It was a different kind of look - a look of hunger, a look of pure starvation yet not aimed at food. Something a bit more hard to define. Perhaps it was a look of being bothered. The captain was staring at you with a sort of devious smirk, brows furrowed together in focus, and tongue sticking out of mouth.

"Uh… Luffy?"

Whatever that hungry look in his eyes meant, the butterflies were returning to your stomach.

"Luffy?" you meekly whispered, face turning hotter and hotter in that second.

Luffy smirked as his eyes snapped to meet yours.

"Still such a dirty girl!"

Lips parted as you released a gasp, face set on fire because - well, you weren't expecting him to say that again! The captain only let out a loud laugh at your flustered expression, and it only made your face heat up further.

"Oh, captain, please!"

Before you could even blink, Luffy's grip on your wrist tightened. He moved so quickly, leaning forward to grab you. Luffy lifted you, swiping his arm across the table to move any dishes out of the way. Immediately, your back was slammed against the table roughly, and your eyes clamped shut at the impact. When they opened, Luffy was on top of you. His hands on either side of your face, holding your wrists down. His knee parting your legs. He let out a small grunt and the corners of his lips curved upward into that loveable smile you adored so much.

"Sanji doesn't like wasting food, ya know!"

If Luffy hadn't spoken, you might have passed out right then and there from this compromising position.

"Well, I know that, but I need to… to…"

To fuck the captain's rubber ass.

Wait! Get it together!

You moved your face off to the side, biting your lower lip in frustration. Need to what? Go take a shower? You could never waste Sanji's food. Ignore the heat on your face? Too late for that. Ignore the heat in your lower stomach as Luffy shifted to press his lower body closer to yours? Ignore how damn hot he was? "I'm not done with my snack."

You froze, snapping your gaze back to him.

"So hold still, would ya?"

You breathed in sharply, and that was it. Your breath hitched in your throat at Luffy's tone. The low, seductive tone. It made your mind reel. He locked you in, and this is the moment where you regretted spoiling him so much. He knew! He knew you spoiled him immensely and you'd always be there for him. He knew you would never disobey, knew you'd practically do anything for him.

"Captain's orders." he smirked again, as if to make sure you heard.

Looking at your captain's lips, you breathed out huskily, "Yes, captain. Whatever you want, I'll do it."

There was that hungry look again. He grinned in response, "Good!"

Luffy moved like lightning. Another squeak came from your parted lips when his face went down to your collar bone, taking one lick from it (agonizing - yet tantalizingly slow) all the way up your neck right to behind your ear. Making sure not to miss a single inch of skin covered in frosting, the captain let go of your wrists to brush a stand of your hair out of the way. The man needed food, and damn it all if anything were to get in his way.

You mewled against his touch, instantly reaching to grab fistfuls of his opened shirt, doing everything in your power to not squirm because Luffy was being quite ticklish. Another squeak once Luffy's tongue stopped, and he decided it would be better to start sucking any cake left on your skin. It all felt so tingly under his touch, and though this was not really a true kiss - every spot his mouth landed on was like fire.

"Mm… Luffy-"

"I'm not done!"

Oh, thank goodness.

He smirked against your neck before moving down further, pressing his lips lightly to a enticingly low spot on your chest. He moved his mouth open, sucking off a small glob of frosting with a pop of his lips. He pulled away to prop himself up by the arms.

"Tastes even better like this!" he smiled widely, a slight blush at his face.

He was waiting for you to say something, yet you laid there with wide eyes. Did that just happen? Because… that totally just happened! Amidst the captain's laughter, somehow in this stunned stated you managed to move your hands to hold his face. His wonderful, wonderful face. Immediately, he froze to stare down at you. With your thumb, you gently brushed the side of his cheek with it, noticing how messy of an eater he was. Crumbs and frosting dusted his cheeks, his lips, almost anywhere on his face. It caused you to snicker, and Luffy blinked at this.

"Hold on, captain. You really are so messy!" you stroked his cheek again, "Come here."

This time, Luffy watched you with intense eyes. Softly, you pulled his face close with a lidded gaze. He was oddly silent and intenly focused on your movements. In this state, you realized your hands were trembling out of nervousness - but you wanted to try. Try getting a taste of him. You opened your mouth as you pressed your lips to Luffy's cheek, sucking off a small fraction of frosting in one fell swoop - and also, maybe just letting it linger in a tiny kiss as well. Once you were done, Luffy pulled back and cocked his head to the side as he seemed to be studying you. He broke out in a warm smile, and you returned it.

There was a pause.

"I like seeing you smile. I like being the reason it happens."

In one swift movement, Luffy was back at your chest to cause a gasp from your mouth and your fingers to clutch his raven locks when his hat fell forward from his head. Luffy really didn't skip a beat, especially when you heard him snicker against your skin again. You wished he would go lower on your breasts with his tongue - oh, please - but there wasn't as much of a mess there. Luffy promply worked his way back up, along your collar bone again and up your jawline, along your cheek until -

His mouth was very close to yours. A small amount of cake just barely touched the corner of your lips. Luffy leaned in to eat this one last bit, and you felt like you were doing backflips. It was just the smallest touch, ever so small, and if he had moved to his left anymore… it could have been a kiss.

But Luffy pulled away.

In the blink of an eye, the sultry look he had was gone. He bore a huge smile and laughed while placing a hand on the back of his head. It seemed he was almost a little bashful, but it was hard to tell with someone as confident and straightforward as he.

"I really like being around you!"

His face was flushed, and yours matched.

"Let's do more of this!"

More? More of what!? The eating or the kissing? Your heart was racing. Before you could attempt to agree (as your mind was broken at the moment, and your heart leaped out of your chest and landed somewhere), he was out of his seat and placed a hand on the kitchen door.

Luffy turned to smirk at you, "Oh, and I'll remember that you said you'd do whatever I want!"

Spoiled.

Again, a rising heat took over your face. You wanted to speak, to ask him what he was takling about - but he was out the door. Luffy left you to wallow in your sexual frustration yet again.

What a tease.

Luffy had to have known what he was doing to you.

[lullabyes22-blog]

my supreme, what is your opinion on the first three episodes of arcane season 2?

hhfdgffd

<3

The only supreme is Fortiche - and a huge round of applause to them for the animation in S2. Every frame is like lickable visual cake icing and my eyeballs scream for more.

Also in keeping with food metaphors -

First 3 eps are good soup. Tasty soup. Well-presented soup.

However.

There are clumps in this soup that were absent in S1. The flow is not as seamless. Transitions feel jarring and the dialogue overall feels distinctly more flavorless. First time I watched S1, there were entire lines of dialogue I ended up memorizing, and that dialogue continues to pack a well-deserved punch 3 years later.

This time around, the scripts feel distinctly more... Marvel-esque?

High on quip calorie, low on substantive content.

I highly suspect there was a great deal of executive meddling behind the scenes, given corporate were not expecting Arcane to crunch the numbers it did + the scripts being incomplete. That, and the storyline kept getting passed between different writing departments, with different chefs trying to spice the broth. All of this might account for the relative lack of cohesion and its weird sense of hypercompression

I don't know if it'll improve or get worse. We're only at 3 eps, and the rest of the story's still waiting to be told, so I reserve any real criticism until then.

But overall, yeah.

It's still gourmet soup, but I feel as if the soup's been zapped in a microwave, ykwim?

Beyond that, the series is still a treat. Truly sumptuous soundtrack, and inspiring cinematography. The fight scenes legit made me catch my breath. You can feel the love poured into every frame.

Fuhrer Caitlyn gassing Zaun was not on my Bingo card, tho.

Nor was Jesus Viktor.

I am A-OK with the Arcane eating Heimerdinger. But gimme back Jayce and Ekko, pls. They got character arcs (and ship breakups) to suffer through </3

I also do not think the writers of the show were expecting world affairs to pivot quite the way they have - /gestures vaguely at RL - because leaving aside character motivations in a self-contained fictional setting, the critical literary lens and interpretive optics between Zaun and Piltover overall are gonna lead to some, hehehe, interesting fandom discourse.

On my part, I can't wait to see every single one of these beloved characters spiral to the depths, hit rock bottom, and hopefully climb back out as wiser human beings.

I also expect some of 'em to die.

:')

Overall: 8/10. Very yummy indeed.

[kitchenwitchtingss]

RECIPES I KEEP IN MY ONLINE KITCHEN WITCH JOURNAL #2

I love making these oh my gosh.

Why?

It's really fun

It's been a while since my last one

I get an excuse to try yummy recipes

You all are way too good at what you do

It's fun x2

Teas, Drinks, And Syrups

🍊 Orange Peel Tea 🍊

Violet Lemonade

Coconut Summer Drink

Dandelion Honey

The Best Hot Spiced Cider recipe you’ll ever try

Apple Cider is basically a homesteading spell

Rose Lemonade Syrup

100-Year Garlic (Garlic Honey)

Fire Cider Spell for Winter Protection

Blackberry & Apple Jam

Witchy Recipes - Blackberry Lemonade

Baked Goods + Sweets

Prosperity Bread

Lavender Earl Grey Cookies

Easy Rosemary Focaccia Loaf for Love and Protection

Heavenly Lavender Scones

Honey Vanilla Peach Butter 🍑

Pumpkin Pie Dip 🎃

Vanilla-Pumpkin Cupcakes

Soups, Stews, And Dinners

Super simple secret potato soup

Forest Porridge

Heartwarming potato soup

Perfect Homemade Garlic Bread

Creamy vegetable soup

Springtime Soup

Stuffed Maple dijon glazed roasted butternut squash

Summertime stir fry

Sabbat Stuff

Litha Orange Honey Cake

Litha Thyme Chicken

Stuffed Apples for Mabon

Mabon Mug

Imbolc Pretzel wreath

Oatmeal Bread for Lughnasadh

Samhain Mulled Cider

Samhain Irish Apple Cake

Angel's Best

(my favorite recipe posts I've made over the years, plus backstories that sound like your grandmother's reminiscing over the past.)

LATE WINTER BUTTER ROLLS

My first post I ever made. I was pretty new to the tumblr community at the time. I loved kitchen witchcraft, and I'm the type of person who will ramble on about how much I love cooking and baking. This blog gave me an outlet to express my love of cooking, baking, paganism, and witcraft. And these rolls are very tasty, I make them to this day!

WITCHY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Tasty, simple, and a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a beginner kitchen witch! It was also the second recipe I ever posted.

SWEET CREAM BUNS

It was a recipe given to me by one of my good friends at the time. Every time I make it, it gets devoured in less than 10 minutes. It was also my first recipe to get over 50 notes. I was shocked but ecstatic that so many people would even give it the time of day lol.

WITCHY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

These ones were just fun to make and delicious lol.

A WITCH’S COZY BUTTERNUT WINTER SOUP

A quick soup that feeds a lot of people during the fall season. Fall is my favorite season, so of course I'm very biased lol.

SAMHAIN PUMPKIN BREAD

I love pumpkin bread and apple cider... So why not combine the two? This one was definitely one of my favorites of all time. Moist pumpkin bread and chocolate chips have to be one of my favorite things on this planet. It also makes for the perfect gift for friends and family. Yummy!

ANGEL’S AWARD-WINNING LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD

I love dessert loaves of any kind, so naturally, this would be on the list lol.

MAPLE BUTTER COOKIES

Super simple comfort food! I love any time of cookie with brown sugar.

BRING ME POSITIVITY PECAN FRENCH TOAST BAKE

I love French toast, and I love positivity~

SAMHAIN SOUL CAKES RECIPE

These are really good! And traditional. If you celebrate Samhain, I recommend you make some soul cakes and have friends and family help decorate. I give the littles a bag of orange frosting and let them go crazy lol.

FEEL BETTER CHICKEN SOUP

One of my most recent is my witchy twist on chicken noodle soup!

[i-literally-cant-with-this]

Mdni

Thinking about being Kafka's needy, horny little wife.

He surprises you when he comes home for lunch one day. You don't have anything prepared for him A) because he didn't tell you and though you could sling some food together for him really quick, B), because you're too busy in your bedroom running a very precise vibrator over your clit.

You're too busy thinking about how yummy he looked this morning. Too busy listening to your most recent favorite song to hear him unlock and come in the front door.

Your eyes are closed, and your legs are wide open, back flat against the bed. Small, breathy and whiny moans escape your lonely lips. God what you wouldn't give to have Kafka stuff you full of his cock right now.

He said your name, but it was drowned out by the music being up so loud. And rather than continuing to holler for you, he just headed down the hallway to the bedroom.

What he saw when he looked around the doorframe was truly a thing of beauty: Your swollen cunt was pulsing again and again as you pulled away just in time to deny yourself another orgasm.

But you didn't know he was there. You didn't hear anything but the melodic serenade of the song you'd put on repeat.

Once you were sure you could keep going, you lifted your head to see where the vibrator landed on the bed. Instead of seeing that, you caught an eye full of Kafka just standing there. Smirking at you.

"So's this what you do all day when I'm keeping the country safe?" He laughed and ducked down when you threw your toy at him. "Hey! Hey ... I come in peace. I can't say the same thing for you, though. Goodness, kitten. You miss me that much, mm?" He said, his voice dropped to a low tone that would've been almost scary if it wasn't so sexy.

He sauntered over to you in his officer's uniform, undoing his pants when he reached the bed.

You hopped right up and got on your knees on the floor, pushing him back onto the bed, pulling his pants down around his ankles, essentially trapping him there.

Of course, he could've gotten away if he wanted to. But he's never said no to your mouth being wrapped snugly around his dick.

You went right to work, bobbing your head up and down the full length of his cock, moaning against him every time you felt the tip hit the back of your throat.

"Fuh- oh - oh my god, kitten. What the hell's gotten into you to- fuck! Today?"

You looked up at him as your hand stroked what wasn't between your lips, coming off of him with a pop, you said, "I juh- fuck," you wiped the wet mess off of your chin with the back of your hand and continued, "I just want you, Kaf, so fucking bad today, want you so bad."

You turned your attention back to sucking him off, fully enjoying the reactions you were getting from him.

His abs and thighs began to tense up, his cock throbbing against your hot tongue. "Hmm ... kit- kitten, gonna - oh fuck, gonna cum f'ya keep that up ... hoh my god, baby ... please ... please please please doh-hon't stop. Don't ever stop."

So, you didn't. You sped up your movements, pulling him right over the edge. "Cuh-cuh-fuckin' cumming! Oh shit, shit shit shit! Hoh god ... b-babe! Fuck!" It was an explosion in your mouth that you wholly consumed.

"C'mere, you." He pulled you up onto his lap and cupped his hands under your ass, squeezing you impossibly close. "I needa eat lunch before I head back. You wanna help me with that? Maybe gimme somethin' tuh eat, mm?"

You smiled against his kiss and got up off of his lap.

"Aht! Where you think y'goin', uh?" He said as he stood and scooped you up into his arms.

"G'na fix you some lunch ... right?"

"Mm-mm. Tag baby cakes. You're it. Now, get back t'how I found ya and get ready. 'M fuckin' starvin' t'day."

Fuck, you love this man.

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[haveyouseenthisskeleton]

For the bones, grandmas gonna grandma

An old woman who knows very little English keeps giving them treats nearly everyday because they are a lovely young man

The treats are from the grandma's country of origin and are all super yummy

Undertale Sans - He's embarrassed at first until he decides to give something back from the Underground to thank her. Now it's a thing. Sans actually likes her so much that he gets worried when she's not showing up. Eh, maybe he has a thing for old isolated women. What are the odds of something similar happening twice in a lifetime?

Undertale Papyrus - He can tell it's an old lonely lady searching for some company and Papyrus loves to invite her home to spend some time with him. He searched for her family and discovered none of them came to see her anymore, and he just couldn't bear the thought. No one should be abandoned in their most vulnerable moments. After some years, when he notices she can't live alone anymore, Papyrus simply lets her live in his house and takes care of her.

Underswap Sans - It's his obligatory stop during his patrols. He likes the old lady who is always nice to him, and now that's a thing. He does grocery trips for her and takes her to have fun some weekends. He hopes some people will take care of her eventually though. He can tell it's getting harder these days for her and he's not sure what he can do to help.

Underswap Papyrus - Honey is very empathetic by nature to the point he feels deeply attached to the old lady. He loves their little talks and their gifts, which he always reciprocates. He can spend hours at her home just entertaining her. He knows he's going to be devastated when she's gone, he is very self-aware she's very old, but no one should be alone in their last years.

Underfell Sans - He's embarrassed. Is he so pathetic-looking that even an old lady can tell he needs affection? He's a bit defensive around her at first, but then as she keeps insisting, he just gives up and lets her do her thing. It feels kinda nice to have someone genuinely interested in him and he's 100% sure it's not to trap him for once. Maybe he can lower his guard.

Underfell Papyrus - He didn't like how she treated him like a child all the time at first, but after some months... Maybe it feels kind of nice. Edge never had a mom so he convinced himself he didn't need one, but here he is, clearly considering this lady like his adopted mom and spending at least two hours each day at her place to complain about his days and actually get listened to and have pieces of advice. It just makes him sad.

Horrortale Sans - Oh he adopted the lady. She's always nice to him and keeps feeding him, so she's family. Like Toriel and Grillby, she has a key of the house and can come and go as she wants when she needs company. He even introduced him to Toriel, because they're very similar and seems to have a lot of common hobbies.

Horrortale Papyrus - Willow volunteers in a retirement home so he's used to this. It still saddens him to see old ladies so lonely they need to give affection to random people instead of their family. Willow gladly plays along and visits her every day just so she knows she's not alone and that he cares as much as she does. The treats are a good excuse to talk, and he is good at cooking as well so he gladly brings her cakes and pastries as well! He even invites her for Gyftmas to have some fun and meet his family.

Swapfell Sans - He's so confused about why she keeps coming back??? He made pretty clear the first time that he didn't want her here and was as rude as he could to dissuade her from getting close again. But then she came back every other day and Nox is just... letting her??? Is he getting domesticated like some feral cat right now? With food and praise? Why the hell is it working? He's not a feral cat, back off! And then she just pets his head and he's completely in shock. He can't fight a grandma. He can't do anything against her.

Swapfell Papyrus - Rus would have loved to do the same thing for her because not a lot of people are nice to him. But... Uh... He's a bit scared he could accidentally food-poison her lol. So he bought her some potato chips. She looked at him with motherly disappointment and he actually felt ashamed and just nodded when she said that she was going to teach him how to cook properly now. He has no idea how he ended up talking in a different language with her and just cooking local Mexican food, but that happened.

Fellswap Gold Sans - He doesn't understand. What is that old woman trying to achieve? Does she want something from him? Is she a spy sent to gather information about him? Is she trying to lower his guard to stab him in the back? He doesn't understand. She still comes to see him with food and just insists he takes it and starts talking about the randomest things to him. Her strategy to get to him is confusing. And ok, maybe he's falling for it and actually trying to be nice to her, and he doesn't know why. He doesn't even know her name. She just showed up one morning and she keeps coming back. Maybe this human doesn't have any survival instinct? This is awful, he needs to protect her.

Fellswap Gold Papyrus - Coffee wasn't sure what to do about this strange lady in his garden at first, but then she was nice to him and gave him food and affection. Now Coffee is that close to calling her mom and he's eagerly waiting for her each day, getting so disappointed when she's not coming. He loves that lady, it's nice to have someone genuinely interested in him and actually willing to give him the affection he lacked for the last twenty years or so. Like Honey, Coffee is going to get devastated when he loses her.

[namis-gf]

Just saw that you’re open for one piece requests and thought I’d drop by.

Would you consider writing back rub and back kisses hcs for katakuri or marco please? And best of luck with the come back ^^

anon ur so insane how did u KNOW i was thinking obsessively about katakuri for the past two weeks straight... ur too good. i meant to stick closer to the prompt but the plot kinda got away from me, sorry!

summary: strawhat!reader x katakuri meet again after many years apart during the whole cake island arc. luffy has been trying to convince him to join his crew with no success, but maybe he might listen to you?

word count: 969 words / 0.9k

cw: none? i think?

whoever said katakuri was 48 year-old eldest daughter syndrome is absolutely correct. he has so many hangups when it comes to both physical and verbal affection, most of the time preferring to passively sit by and let people bother him. case in point, your captain. instead of immediately setting sail for zou to meet up with everyone, luffy has taken it upon himself to convince the minister of flour that his presence is desperately needed on his crew. permanently.

and, if you're going to be polite about it: things aren't going well. you've watched for two days straight, luffy yelling either to the gentle giant's face (which is still quite a distance from the ground), or attempting to scale the walls of katakuri's home. neither of those particularly difficult for the rubber boy, considering the house slash castle itself seems to be basically falling apart.

you wait. nami often sits by your side, either grouching about the time, plotting your captain's demise, or napping on your shoulder. chopper and brook have taken to an almost betting ring of sorts, getting the remaining residents of komugi island to guess whether their leader will stay or go. so far, the odds aren't in luffy's favour. as usual, you might add.

at the end of their fourth extra night, luffy returns to the sunny. he looks a little downtrodden, yawning, but has somehow gotten a hold of a handful of mochi. "i think katakuri was trying to kill me again, but he lost. the food he makes is really yummy though, shishishi!"

with a sigh of your own, you offer, "let me talk to him, i have an idea."

"you do?" luffy replies, mouth full of sweets, "go ahead!"

"call if you need anything!" chopper chimes in.

nami only shakes her head. "if you don't come back, we'll assume you got trampled to death or something. so don't do that please."

"don't even worry about it, i'm basically a pro social hustler," you tell them, and begin the walk to the castle.

"so you are not a bard, or a songstress, or a very small jester. your presence here confuses me, you did not seem like someone who would ever become a pirate," katakuri tells you, his tone as solemn as ever.

"is this a roundabout way of saying i don't have any talents?" you mock-gasp with flair, "oh you wound me so!"

he stares at you wordlessly. okay, it looks like jokes are off the table.

"but you missed me right?" you try instead, putting on your biggest smile. "you missed me so bad, must be why you look so grumpy all the time."

"is your captain aware of..." he pauses, considers, "does the strawhat know of your past?"

"sort of?" you shrug your shoulders, shifting forward to adjust like you aren't already lying on one of his legs (truly the world's largest couch). "there was never exactly a good time to bring it up, ya know? like how was i supposed to say 'uh hey guys, i used to work here as the world's worst gardener before i got fired'."

"hm, that does seem difficult," katakuri nods. "i could not tell how much they knew, but you are lucky that none of my siblings happened to remember you well enough to say anything."

"small blessings for sure," you do your best to contain a laugh, however the echoing chambers of an empty castle only make it louder. "anyways, cut the bullshit. you're gonna come with me, right?"

his neutral expression shifts into something like a frown, and yet you can tell he isn't exactly angry at your presumptuousness either. "i would like to accompany you. but my duties to my... mother and the family take precedence."

"and if you left, she'd send the whole gang after you."

he sighs again. "yes, that is the most probable outcome. and i would not wish to put the strawhat crew in danger."

"that's charming," you reply, "but also really stupid. and i know you aren't a dummy, right? you've been hanging around this dreary archipelago for your whole life! don't you want to, i don't know, do something? go on an adventure?"

he doesn't respond immediately, but a large hand clumsily pats your head with his pointer finger. you grin, knowing victory must be in sight. "your totally evil mom doesn't even leave her place that often, so she won't even notice that you're gone! and tell me right now that you don't think luffy would be chomping at the bit to fight her again? be serious, mochi-mochi."

all of a sudden the ground shifts under you, and you make an embarrassing yelp as you're dragged up and up and up. katakuri holds your body by the back of your shirt, and you're only partially worried that he could drop you. death by splat on marble floor isn't appealing in the slightest. you're suspended by a shirt pinched between fingers as he squints slightly, as though looking for a secret in your expression.

"fine," he eventually says, "i will go. but if something goes wrong, do not say i didn't warn you."

"ah, you're bringing me back to old times!" you hum, making a familiar grabby hand motion for him to drop you on his shoulder. "except i think uh, the last time you warned me-"

"you got fired, yes," he says amicably, but acquiesces to your request. "left or right?"

"right! i wanna look like a really mean parrot, mr. pirate," you exclaim, laughing as he drops you gently where you'd asked. feeling mischievous, you press a kiss against his neck and watch as his face goes pink. "we should probably go make sure that you won't sink the sunny, though!"

"... and you somehow did not think to check something like that before?"

FIN (FOR NOW)

[hitoshitoshi]

Teacher!Caleb would be an elementary teacher if he wasn't a pilot. He's just so patient with the kids, but he's also stern when he needs to be. Teacher!Caleb would teach kids in a way where they could all have fun so that way, they associate learning with fun, and not feel bored while learning. He would make it a competition for who can learn vocabulary the quickest, and have small prizes for them to enjoy.

Teacher!Caleb would make sure to learn each of the kid's likes and dislikes and incorporating it into the examples that he uses so it feels more personalized. "Mhm, you're right on track there, you have a team of 6 Pokemon, and 4 faints, how many Pokemon do you have on your team? [...] That's right, you have 2 Pokemon on your team! You're so smart. How about if you have 3 Pokemon, and you want to double your team—"

Teacher!Caleb would make sure that during lunch time, no kid would go hungry, so he always had a cabinet of snacks, filled with yummy but also nutritious things for them to eat. He was a kid once too, so he knew how much kids wouldn't eat something if he knew that they didn't like the taste of something, regardless of how hungry they were. Whenever a kid runs up to him with their little legs, he already knows the protocol and pulls out his drawer. "Pick any of 'em you want that you want to eat. The whole world — well, drawer — is yours to choose from."

Teacher!Caleb would make sure that no one gets left out and made fun of. He himself, was an empathetic indivudual, and if he was witnessing any bullying, he was going to stop it right then and there. No one gets put down in when he's around, much less in his classroom. Fun Teacher!Caleb was gone the second that there was disrespect going on. He would pull the kid to the side, and make them understand what empathy was, and how the kid wouldn't like it if someone was mean to the kid, so the kid shouldn't be mean to others. He would make sure the kid apologizes to whoever they were mean to — a proper apology: a sorry, the specifics of what they did and why they're sorry, and what they were going to do to change. Teacher!Caleb wasn't going to let these kids grow up to be people who didn't ever apologize or take accountability for their own actions. He took his job very seriously. Teacher!Caleb would make sure that no kids would associate any bad marks or failure with bad connotations. He knew how some kids depended on academic validation, or was stressing because of their parents, so he makes sure to change that mindset so it wouldn't become worse later on. "No, no, no, don't call yourself a failure for not passing a test. Think about it this way, you know what you got wrong and you know what type of studying doesn't work out for you. Instead of focusing on that, think about what you can do for the re-test. You know what you don't know, what you do know, and what form of studying doesn't work for you! That's called "failing forward". Always, move forward and don't stay in the past." Teacher!Caleb would be the type to use his own money to have end-of-the-year parties. It wouldn't be just pizza, but other food too! Pizza, fries, wings, cake, and more. He wanted the kids to celebrate and have a good time before ending the school year — to relax and hang out with eachother one last time before summer vacation started, where some of the kids would be separated from other kids when they move up a grade. He would play fun music and pull out pictures of his partner (you) and show you off to the kids. "Ahahah, yeah! This is my partner, aren't they super cool? I love them to bits and pieces. They're actually my childhood best friend—" Teacher!Caleb would want to make a difference; to actually help kids grow up. He wasn't just a teacher that taught kids schoolwork, he wanted to teach them the foundations of life through different ways of seeing things and learning. He wanted to be that teacher that made others excited to learn. He wanted to be that teacher that people can rely on. He wanted to be that teacher that helped change and guide people's lives in a positive way. He wanted to be that teacher that helped people discover things about themselves. He wanted to be that teacher that helped people to learn to love and respect other people and themselves. He wanted to be the teacher that he never got growing up. He wanted to be that teacher for others.

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[intimidating-fettuccine]

Thanksgiving in the mansion

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I almost took today off because I have a lot of cooking to do, but I got the idea for this and wanted to do this instead. Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow people that celebrate it, and if you don't celebrate I hope you just have a great Thursday and eat something yummy.

Thanksgiving in the mansion is one of those holidays that almost always turns into absolute chaos. There's people trying to bake and cook things, there's people trying to steal all of the food while it's being baked, and then there are the people who intentionally try and annoy Slender while he's focused on all of his cooking and end up getting whacked with a wooden spoon because they pushed him too much and made him angry. Needless to say, it's your standard holiday in the mansion.

When it comes to food, Slender cooks a FEAST for Thanksgiving and it's one of his favorite holidays because of that. He makes a giant breakfast, he makes appetizers for people throughout the day, and when it comes time for Thanksgiving dinner, that giant, long ass table that everyone sits at is PACKED with yummy delicious foods and desserts, and Slender fucking loves it because cooking is his passion and he would do this every day if he could. There are also so many desserts??? Slender and Tim both make apple pies, Slender makes a pumpkin pie, Jane bakes a cheesecake, Jason bakes an actual cake, and LJ makes a bunch of candies for everyone, they're really lucky the mansion has so many people living there with how much food there is.

Toby is BANNED from the kitchen. Toby is not allowed in the kitchen because he will eat all of the ingredients and food before it's fully ready or on time, and Slender and Tim get tired of yelling at him to stop so he is simply not allowed in the kitchen, much to his disappointment. This leads to people trying to sneak out a few snacks for Toby to try and cheer him up, and then THEY get banned from the kitchen and eventually, everyone is just hungry and grumpy because they can smell all this yummy food and none of them can go in there unless they're part of the cooking team, which none of the people that were stealing food are. 

Also, Slender does the white mom thing of making everyone say one thing they're thankful for before they're allowed to eat dinner. Everyone is sitting down, plates completely filled up, ready to finally gorge themselves on all of this food, and then Slender's like "Now, hold on. None of you have told me anything you're thankful for yet!" And he clasps his fucking hands over his knee as he sits down and waits for every single person to say something, and most of them end up speedrunning through it to get to the food, but he allows it so long as it's an honest answer.

I think after dinner they all probably get pretty comatose from how much food they all ate, and they'll go to the big living room and either take naps together or just watch shows and movies together as a group. I think when they aren't quite as tired, some of the creeps like Jeff, Tim, Toby, Brian, Liu, Natalie, and Pup will go outside and throw around a football or play some soccer or something to relax and have a good time. Sometimes the others will come out and watch or join in, and Slender usually tries to take pictures and videos of it to save it as a good memory for later to reminisce with.

Thanksgiving is one of those days when everyone is getting along and having a good time together, so everyone is usually much friendlier and happier to be in each other's company. It's a day when there's no sadness, or resentment, no inner turmoil. Everyone comes together and bonds as a family and it's a very relaxing, happy experience, and that's the actual main reason that Thanksgiving is Slender's favorite holiday. Not just for the cooking, but the fact that these people he's come to love as his family are all happy, loved, and cared for. If only Toby would keep his hands out of the cake, maybe then Slender could be at complete peace.

[slaymitchabernathy]

The Nanny

There's a bundle of nerves bubbling inside of Soarynn but she can't let it show. Not in front of the children at least.

She's managed to get them all dressed, hair properly styled and shoes put on. That might not last long with Caspian who despises wearing his shoes for too long but he'll manage to get through tonight. If there's a night to push through, it's tonight.

"Oh, you all look so grown up," Soarynn gushes, fixing their dresses one last time before giving them an approving nod, "your father will be so pleased." She brought them to the playroom to get any last bits of energy out before the party and the girls have been bouncing off the walls with their excitement. Caspian has been more reserved, playing with some building blocks instead since he's just woken up from his nap.

But he looks so handsome in his little suit. Tigris really did a fantastic job.

Soarynn glances at the clock on the wall, Eudora will be here any minute now so that Soarynn can go change into her own dress for tonight. "It's almost time for the party!" Ceraphina sings, running literal circles around Sorynn, "Will there be cake?"

"I don't know," Soarynn admits, "Eudora might be the one who knows the most about the food situation."

Celeste perks up at the mention of food, "Oh! Maybe there will be a chocolate fountain again! Remember the fountain?" She asks her sister who quickly nods, a dreamy smile growing on her face, "Mhm, it was so yummy."

Soarynn chuckles, a chocolate fountain does sound delicious.

The doors open a moment later, revealing Eudora in a very nice-looking cocktail dress which makes Soarynn feel a bit better about the outfit she's chosen for tonight. She didn't want to be overdressed but she also didn't want to be overdressed either. It's a fine line she's constantly walking on with this job.

"You look very nice Eudora," she tells the older woman who waves her off, "This old thing has been through many parties and gatherings."

Celeste runs up to her, throwing her arms around Eudora's leg and the older woman doesn't even look surprised, simply resting a hand on top of the child's head, "Well, the children look very presentable Soarynn, why don't you go get dressed?"

Soarynn finds herself hesitating to leave the children, to have them out of her sight for only a few minutes goes against her very nature but she does need to get changed. "Alright," she agrees, "I'll be right back."

She goes to Ceraphina's room, her dress hanging in the closet per Ceraphina's request. She wanted to see Soarynn's dress before getting into her own dress to make sure they matched and they did thank goodness. Soarynn pulls the silk gown from the hanger and begins undressing from her daily attire, slipping off her heels first.

Soarynn sighs and unzips the silk dress, carefully stepping into it and pulling the straps over her shoulders. She went for a thick strapped dress, entirely made of silk that gives her a nice silhouette. And most importantly, it's not too long or too tight so she can keep up with the children. She puts on her pink heels to match, fluffing her hair in the full-length mirror, she should probably apply some more perfume and touch up her makeup before going downstairs.

Soarynn does some finishing touches, reapplying her vanilla-scented perfume, fixing her lipstick, and powdering her face before deeming herself acceptable.

It's not like any of the focus will be on her tonight.

When she returns to the playroom, she finds not only Eudora with the children, but their father as well, lecturing them from the looks of it about being on their best behavior.

"...trust you two to be polite young ladies, no jumping or twirling."

Celeste frowns and holds up her thumb and index finger, a small distance apart, "How about this much twirling? Just a little bit Daddy, please?" President Snow chuckles but remains firm on his decision, shaking his head, "I'm sorry darling, no twirling tonight. But I will save both of you a dance." Both girls gasp at such an exciting promise and Soarynn smiles, they've been asking about a possible dance with him but she hasn't been able to make any promises.

The girls shift their focus to Soarynn who's still lingering in the doorway and their eyes light up, "Soarynn! You look so pretty like a princess!"

President Snow turns around and Soarynn feels her heartbeat a little faster under his sharp gaze. The girls run over to touch her dress, telling once again how they match, "Doesn't she look pretty Daddy?"

President Snow swallows and seems to shake himself from his thoughts long enough to answer Ceraphina's question, "Ms. Nightingale looks like the perfect Capitol lady darling." Her cheeks turn pink at his compliment, one of the highest praises one can be given by the President of Panem.

She offers him a small smile, "Thank you," she says softly before turning her attention to the girls who are smiling up at her, "Are you ready for dinner?"

"Yes!"

"The guests are just beginning to arrive," Eudora informs them, holding Caspian on her hip while he reaches out for Soarynn, "and dinner will be served in half an hour." Soarynn walks over to her, happily taking Caspian off her hands and into her own, grinning when Caspian touches her dress, "Pretty," he mumbles.

Soarynn brushes some of his hair out from his eyes, "Why thank you, Mr. Snow."

"Let's go, let's go!" Ceraphina says, pushing the doors open before grabbing her father's hand and dragging him out into the hallway. Eudora gives Soarynn a knowing look as they follow the President and his daughters out into the hallway, watching Celeste take her father's other hand.

"You do look quite regal dear," Eudora whispers to her with an approving nod, "he didn't even know what to say." Soarynn shakes her head, a small grin on her lips, "Thank you but I doubt he'll pay much attention to me for the rest of the night. I'm just glad the dress is acceptable."

Eudora hums as they make their way down the imposing hallway, getting closer to the grand staircase where Soarynn can hear the chatter of a crowd below. She feels some nerves beginning to grow, she's gotten used to the crowds in public, but the Mansion has always been a safe haven for her. A place to get away from the prying eyes.

Not tonight though.

President Snow must be thinking the same thing because he stops a few paces away from the steps, causing the girls to frown, "You two will come down with Soarynn and Eudora," he tells them, leaving no room for argument but Ceraphina looks ready to try.

"Come on," Soarynn calls, "it'll be more fun if we can make a separate entrance." That seems to be the best idea they've ever heard because President Snow isn't met with any more complaints and the girls slowly walk over to Soarynn and Eudora, nervous smiles on their faces, "Are people gonna clap for Daddy?" Celeste asks Eudora who nods, "They always do," she answers.

Soarynn watches curiously as President Snow gathers himself, collecting his composure, that stern look washing back over his face before he walks up to the top of the grand staircase and is met with thunderous applause. Celeste wasn't kidding.

President Snow begins his descent down the steps and Eudora holds out her arm, stopping the girls from following, "Not yet," she says, looking down at her wristwatch, "it's all in the timing," she explains to Soarynn who can only nod and watch the master at work.

About a minute passes by and Soarynn can only hear more conversation and laughter. She wonders how often President Snow sees his friends. Does he even have friends?

"Did President Snow invite a lot of business partners?" She asks, doing her best to sound casual. Eudora hums, tapping her foot, "A few, most people here tonight are close friends of the Snows." Ah, so it's a friendly affair rather than a formal one. That makes Soarynn feel a little bit better, knowing that these people are probably used to the children.

"Alright ladies, and Caspian, let's go," Eudora says, forging forward leaving Soarynn and the girls with no choice but to follow after her.

Soarynn has gone up and down these stairs so many times but this time is so daunting. Once she reaches the top, she's met with tons of faces looking up at her, well, at the children more like it. Many gasps can be heard as they all descend the stairs, slowly to ensure no one falls.

The girls are beaming from all the attention they're being given, looking up at Soarynn several times with bright smiles on their sweet faces. Soarynn smiles back at them, making sure Caspian is doing alright but he seems nonchalant about the whole thing, resting his head on her shoulder.

Once they reach the bottom, the girls are swarmed by several women who all fuss over them.

"Oh, you two are so grown up now!"

"They're so precious Coriolanus."

"You're dresses are adorable!"

Soarynn watches from a distance, carefully watching their father who simply smiles at the compliments before turning back to one of the men he was speaking with. The girls don't seem to mind though, they're busy talking with these women as if they're all old friends. And they are, at least, friends with Coriolanus so they must be familiar with his children.

Caspian gets a few waves from the partygoers but he only mumbles one thing that causes Soarynn to sigh, "Lenny."

"Lenny can't come to dinner darling, it's not very proper," Soarynn gently explains while keeping a watchful eye on the girls who are now standing by their father, animatedly chatting with some of the men.

"They know how to work the room," Eudora chuckles, "goodness knows they've needed this." Soarynn feels her heart clench, the girls shouldn't have to depend on things like this for their father's attention to fall into their laps, but she's not in charge and she's certainly not their parent.

"Ladies and gentlemen, dinner is about to be served in the dining room," Eudora announces, causing the crowd of people to begin shuffling down the great hall towards the dining room. Soarynn sticks by Eudora's side since she seems to be a veteran for things like this and watches the girls walk with their father, Celeste holding his hand while Ceraphina holds a dark-haired woman's hand. Soarynn wonders if she should call them back to her but they seem happy and neither of the adults seems bothered by the girls.

"Don't worry," Eudora says as if reading her mind, "you'll know when he wants you to take them off of his hands." Soarynn purses her lips but doesn't say anything, what if she doesn't know?

But there's no time for guesswork as they walk into the large dining room, many tables set for a lavish dinner. The girls peer over the wooden tables, reading all the place cards, and searching for their own names.

Celeste finds her name according to the loud gasp she lets out, immediately looking for Soarynn and waving her over. "I found my seat," she tells Soarynn proudly, "and yours too!" Soarynn smiles and gives her a confirming nod, "You most certainly did darling, good job."

Soarynn looks down at the other end of the table where their father must be sitting, head of the house of course. People are sitting down, chatting among themselves, not paying her any mind. She feels relieved when Eudora sits directly across from her. "Let's sit down," she encourages, pulling out the children's chairs. The girls slip into their seats with no issue, Celeste on her immediate left and Ceraphina one seat down from her right with Caspian's seat in between them.

"No," Caspian says when Soarynn tries to place him in his own seat. She nervously looks at Eudora whose face has already paled, they can't afford a tantrum, "Caspian," Soarynn says gently, "I need you to be a big boy for me tonight okay? I need you to sit in your own chair for dinner darling."

Caspian shakes his head, kicking the table with his foot which earns him a sharp look from his father who's watching from the other end of the table. Soarynn feels as though she might be on the brink of being fired or throwing up. And she can't afford either of those right now.

"If you sit in your own seat," she whispers as if sharing a secret, "then we can play a game during dinner. How does that sound?" His bright blue eyes slightly widen at the promise of a game, something he doesn't usually partake in, "Game," he whispers back, "game."

Soarynn smiles and presses a kiss to his cheek, "Very good then, we'll play a game during dinner. Will you sit in your seat then?"

He eyes the plush chair with a bit of contempt but he gives her a confirming nod and both Soarynn and Eudora let out a breath of relief. Soarynn gently sets him down, giving his arm a gentle squeeze before taking her own seat. The worst part is over, she tells herself, hoping and praying that this was actually the worst part.

She takes a moment to look around the table, noting how nice everyone looks tonight, the ladies are stunning and the men are handsome. President Snow laughs at something someone says and Soarynn doesn't think she's ever seen him actually laugh. Or smile for that matter, not unless it's with his children.

This is as good for him as it is for the children.

Eudora cranes her neck towards him and taps her wristwatch, her eyes nearly bulging out of her head which can only mean they're about to get off schedule and they can't afford for that to happen.

President Snow nods and takes the glass of champagne sitting in front of him, raising it up, "Friends, tonight we have gathered together to remind ourselves that we are the elite."

Everyone grumbles in agreement, raising their own glasses. The girls hold up their water glasses in support and Soarynn holds up her own glass of champagne, "We celebrate that together, we are stronger, we are better than those below us. The Districts can try to fight back, but when the Capitol stands together, we form a united front and we,” he gestures to the room, “are the face of that very front. Here’s to the Capitol, here’s to us,” his stare focuses on the children, “and to safeguarding our future.”

Soarynn repeats the last phrase along with everyone else, his words sinking into her core. His children are everything to him, even if he doesn’t act like it and she’d do well to safeguard them at any cost.

꧁ ꧂

Soarynn has never been so happy to be done with dinner in her life.

The past two hours have been nothing but stressful for her and according to Eudora, she got off easy. The children were well-behaved through the first hour, but once they reached the second hour, they started to get antsy.

Soarynn could see why, anyone could see why. Their father was only a few seats down from them, wrapped up in an intense conversation and they wanted to be near him, to talk to him.

Especially the girls.

Soarynn managed to convince them to stay in their seats, promising that soon dinner would be over and they could go dance and get some of the energy out. But Caspian wasn’t having any of it. Soarynn had kept her word and played a game of ‘I Spy’ with him throughout the whole dinner, figuring it would be a fun game since he loved bright colors and there were plenty of bright outfits tonight.

But after a few rounds, he grew tired of sitting in his own chair, whimpering for her to take him into her lap but Soarynn just couldn’t do that. Not with his father at the other end of the table.

Then he wanted Lenny which was no surprise but she couldn’t allow that either.

In the end, Soarynn managed to calm him down by holding his hand and humming his favorite lullaby.

Needless to say, when Eudora announced that dinner was over and they could head into the ballroom, Soarynn let out a breath of relief.

“Are you excited to dance?” Celeste asks her as they make their way into the ballroom, standing on her tiptoes to try and see her father who’s at the front of the crowd.

Soarynn smiles and takes her small hand, “I’m very excited to see you dance. I’ve heard you and your sister are very talented.”

Ceraphina who’s walking in front of them turns around and nods, “Mhm, we’re very good. Aren’t we Sejanus?”

She looks up at the man walking next to her, he sat next to Celeste during dinner and struck up a few conversations with her, asking about her favorite games and things like that. Soarynn kept an eye on them but she figured if this man was sitting at the President’s table, then he was alright.

Sejanus nods, offering her a genuine smile, “You certainly are. You ladies know how to cut it up on the dance floor, almost stepped on my toes last time!”

Ceraphina giggles and shakes her head, “No we didn’t!”

Sejanus pinches the bridge of his nose, “It must’ve been your evil twin then, she’s always had it out for me.”

Soarynn chuckles and offers Sejanus a polite smile when he looks back at her, “Sejanus Plinth,” he says, holding out his hand. Soarynn unfortunately is out of hands at the moment since she’s holding Celeste’s with one and holding up Caspian with the other, “Soarynn Nightingale. I apologize for not being able to properly greet you but my hands have been tied tonight.”

He nods, giving Caspian a wave, “I can see that. You’ve got two more troublemakers on your hands from the looks of it.” Celeste gasps, her mouth hanging open, “I am not a troublemaker! I have been very good tonight, right Soarynn?”

“You’ve been very good,” Soarynn agrees. She truly has, more than she’s been given credit for but Soarynn will make sure to let her know by the end of the night.

Celeste wears a triumphant smile as they walk into the large ballroom, the floors just as shiny as they were the first time Soarynn ever stepped into the room but this time, it’s filled with music and laughter.

She pulls the children off to the side so she can simply observe the other adults, more specifically their father who’s having a drink while speaking with several friends.

Sejanus comes up to her, two drinks in his hand, “You look like you need one,” he offers but Soarynn politely declines with a shake of her head, “I do need one,” she agrees, “but I need to be of sober mind and body in order to do my job.”

Soarynn carefully sets Caspian down on the floor despite his small whine of protest, taking his hand instead so he doesn’t wander off. The girls are bouncing on their toes, watching as some couple take to the dance floor, whispering about the pretty dresses the ladies are wearing.

Soarynn allows herself a small smile at the sweet sight of the girls getting along and Sejanus shares it as well, “It’s good to see them amongst people again,” he muses, “feels like it’s been years since he threw a party.”

Soarynn swallows, she’s not really one to talk about her employer behind his back, unless it’s with Eudora who just so happens to share the same employer.

But Sejanus is different. He’s a friend.

“I know the girls have been looking forward to it immensely,” is all she says in return.

Sejanus gives her a rather curious look, no lust or malice behind it, simply curiosity, “I think you might be the longest-standing nanny that the Snow family has employed so far.”

Soarynn let a raw chuckle escape her lips, “So I’ve heard.”

“Well you’re doing an excellent job, the children clearly love you.”

Soarynn looks down at Caspian who’s already tugging on her hand to be picked up again, those eyes identical to his father’s looking up at her. “Up.”

Soarynn hums and sweeps him off his feet once more, letting him place a hand on her face momentarily, “Momma.”

Soarynn doesn’t miss the crestfallen look on the face of Sejanus Plinth when he hears Caspian ask for his mother but Soarynn’s grown more than using it, “She’s not here darling,” she says gently, placing a kiss on his tiny hand, “but your father is,” she points in his direction. Caspian follows her finger and his blue eyes settle on the most important man in the room, his head thrown back in laughter.

“He hasn’t laughed like that in a long time,” Sejanus tells her.

“He looks good when he laughs,” Soarynn says before her brain can stop her. She clamps her mouth shut once she realizes what she just said and pales at the amused look Sejanus is giving her, “I…that’s not what I meant,” she explains, “it’s just that I rarely see him smile is all. So it’s good to see him laugh.”

Sejanus nods although he doesn’t look like he entirely believes her, “Well, I’m sure he can rest easy knowing that he has you to look after the children for him.”

Soarynn hopes he feels that way, but he’d never tell her that. President Snow is a man of few, calculated words and she’s always been on the receiving end of them. Any kind words or gestures he saves for his children.

She focuses back on the girls, watching as they take each other’s hands and spin around, giggling up a storm.

“Girls,” one of the women calls from across the room, “come show us your dresses.”

The girls both gasp and waste no time running across the large room over to where their father is standing, watching them with a pleased face. He says a few things to them, probably about not running indoors before the women strike up a conversation with them.

President Snow’s eyes travel along the ballroom until they land on Soarynn, probably on Caspian but they’re attached at the hip, literally. He beckons her over with the wave of her hand and Soarynn instantly feels nervous.

“Allow me to escort you,” Sejanus offers after seeing the slight change in her demeanor. Soarynn clears her throat, “That’s very kind, thank you.”

They both cross the large room and Soarynn can only hope that nothing has gone amiss since dinner. She hasn’t seen Eudora in a while, she disappeared after mentioning something about dessert.

Soarynn makes sure to greet the President with a smile when they finally reach him, “Was that laughter I heard a moment ago?” Sejanus teases, earning him a grin from the President, “You might need to check your ears Sejanus,” he replies before reaching out to give Caspian a squeeze, “How’s he holding up?”

It takes Soarynn a moment to realize that he’s speaking to her and not Sejanus and there are several pairs of eyes now on her, some judging, some merely spectating.

“He’s getting a bit worn down,” she answers honestly, “dinner was a lot for him.”

President Snow grunts, “You managed quite well though.” His compliment makes her blush, “Soarynn! Soarynn who made our dresses again?” Ceraphina asks, cutting into the conversation by tugging on Soarynn’s dress.

A displeased look crosses President Snow’s face but Soarynn is quick to correct the young child who must learn to not interrupt conversations between adults, “Let me finish talking with your father darling.”

Ceraphina frowns but she doesn’t push it and turns back to her sister, chattering about something or the other.

The dark-haired woman Soarynn had seen earlier looks her up and down, her gaze sharp, “I don’t believe we’ve properly met, Clemensia Dovecote,” she extends her hand and Soarynn gives it a firm shake, “Pleased to meet you Miss Dovecote.”

"I feel like we've met before," Clemensia says, taking a sip of her drink, "you're...you're Glen Nightingale's daughter, aren't you?"

Soarynn feels entirely put on the spot, her father being brought up can often lead to her putting up walls. "I am," she says softly.

President Snow steps into the conversation, steering it in a different direction, "Soarynn has been with us for a few months now, the children love her." That statement earns several impressed nods from his friends, it's not an easy feat to stick around for this long.

"I'm impressed," a curly-haired man says with a chuckle, nudging President Snow with his elbow, "Coriolanus usually doesn't keep nannies around for too long." Soarynn feels that there might be something behind his words, something malicious but she graciously lets it slide off of her as she offers him a polite smile, "It's been a great honor to be employed by a family such as this one."

President Snow grunts and hands his drink over to Sejanus, "Please excuse me, but I believe I owe each of my girls a dance. Ceraphina darling, you're up first."

Ceraphina's entire face lights up when presented with the opportunity to dance with her father, happily taking his large hand in her small one and dragging him out to the floor. Celeste comes over to take Soarynn's hand, a small pout on her face, "He didn't pick me first," she mumbles, stomping her foot. Soarynn can see tears already forming in her blue eyes.

She bends down to the best of her ability with Caspian still hugged to her side and she gently cups Celeste's face, brushing away any tears, "Just because he picked Ceraphina first doesn't mean he loves you any less darling. You'll get your turn, he promised didn't he?"

Celeste sniffles and wipes her nose, putting on a brave face, "He...he did promise," she whispers, "but sometimes Daddy breaks his promises." Soarynn feels her heart shatter into a million pieces, "I know it's hard sometimes, not seeing him as often as you like, but your father has such an important job darling, he's the President of Panem. And guess what?"

"What?"

"You also have a very special job as his daughter. You get to be a role model for so many other children, including your brother." Soarynn smiles at Caspian who gives Celeste a firm nod, "Brother," he agrees, making both Celeste and Soarynn laugh.

"See? Caspian needs you, and so does Ceraphina, even if she won't admit that," Soarynn whispers the last part, watching Celeste's eyes twinkle again, "and I need you. I care for you children very much and your father does as well which is why he hired me to look after you. I can't tell you how lucky I am to know you, Celeste."

Celeste throws her arms around Soarynn, pulling her in for a hug and Soarynn happily returns it, pressing a kiss to the top of her head when they pull away, "Feeling better?"

"Mhm. You're the best nanny Soarynn," Celeste tells her, "I'm glad you stayed."

Soarynn smiles, "Me too darling, me too."

A moment later President Snow and Ceraphina return from the dance floor, both smiling at each other. "Celeste darling, are you ready?" He asks, reaching out his hand and Celeste doesn't waste a second in taking it, "Yes Daddy! I can show you my twirling!"

Ceraphina grins at the adults, out of breath, "Did you see me dance?" Everyone answers with nods and compliments.

"You were spectacular."

"The best dance I've ever seen."

"So marvelous sweetheart."

Ceraphina turns her attention to Soarynn and bounces on her toes, "Did you see me Soarynn?" Soarynn feels a bit guilty that she didn't get to witness much of the dance but she was doing damage control a few seconds ago, "You were splendid darling," she praises, "your father is so lucky to have such wonderful dance partners."

They watch Celeste dance with her father, doing a lot of twirling despite his protests earlier this evening, smiling up at her father with such adoration in her eyes. "Are you having fun?" Soarynn asks, feeling it's her duty to ensure the children enjoy themselves.

Ceraphina nods, looking around the room at all the adults, "Yep! It's fun to talk to people again, after Mommy died we stopped having people over." Soarynn presses her lips into a thin line, resting a hand on top of Ceraphina's head, smoothing down her hair, "Well, I'm glad you've been having fun, and your dress looks so pretty, you look like a princess."

Celeste and her father finish their dance with a bow, Celeste's is a bit more dramatic but everyone claps all the same, watching the father-daughter duo make their way back to the group where they're met with praises.

"Excellent twirling Celeste."

"You're such a star, honey."

"Bested your father for sure."

The last comment comes from Sejanus who earns a scoff from President Snow, "I went easy on her this time." Celeste and Ceraphina snap their heads up at those words, "So there will be a next time?" Ceraphina asks, her eyes wide with excitement and her father's eyes wide with alarm, realizing his grave mistake in the words he chose.

Everyone chuckles at his dilemma and he scratches the back of his neck, "I can't make any promises darling, we'll try our best to have a holiday party."

The girls cheer and jump up and down in celebration but Celeste's words echo in Soarynn's mind, "...but sometimes Daddy breaks his promises."

President Snow loves his children, anyone can see that, but how many promises has he broken? How many tears has he dried with a new stuffed animal to distract them?

Now is not the time to think about that though.

"Ladies and gentlemen, dessert is served," Eudora announces.

"Soarynn, can we go get some cake? We can do it ourselves," Celeste says, swaying back and forth on her heels, batting her eyelashes. Soarynn looks over at the long table where several cakes are sitting, different slices set out on plates already. "No running," Soarynn says to the girls, "and mind your manners please."

"We will," Ceraphina promises, taking her sister's hand before they begin to slowly walk over to the table. A woman with red lipstick gives Caspian a smile, "Oh, you're going to look just like your father when you're older. May I hold him?" She looks directly at Soarynn for permission and Soarynn nervously looks over at President Snow, "Certainly," he nods.

Soarynn carefully hands over a sleepy Caspian, his head lolling back and forth during the short exchange. All the women immediately fuss over him saying how precious he is and he basks in the attention with a small smile on his face.

Soarynn watches him carefully, making sure he's comfortable. She doesn't mean to hover but she can't help it, not when she spends every waking moment with that sweet boy. The orchestra strikes up another tune but Soarynn doesn't even notice it, not until someone taps her shoulder and she turns to find the man with the curly hair offering her a smile, a bit alarming in her opinion. "Would you like to dance?" He asks, reaching out his hand.

Soarynn really doesn't want to dance with this man, not when she feels something in her gut, something telling her to stay away from him at all costs but she can't decline in front of all these people. But she also has a job to do, she's not here to socialize.

"I'm sorry," she starts, "but I ha-"

"But she already promised me a dance Festus," President Snow cuts in, stunning both Soarynn and Festus who doesn't hide his disappointment very well. "I did," she lies, taking the hand offered to her by her employer, "I do apologize though."

Soarynn lets President Snow lead her out to the dance floor, passing by the girls whose jaws drop at the sight of their father with another woman, their nanny being that woman of all people. Soarynn keeps her gaze lowered when they begin to dance, her other hand resting on his shoulder while his other hand is on her waist.

"Festus Creed is known to be a lady's man," he informs her, "thought I'd save you the trouble of an unnecessary heartbreak." Soarynn looks up at him and sighs, "Thank you, I didn't expect to do any dancing tonight," she admits. He furrows his brows, "Why not?"

Soarynn looks back at the children, smiling when she sees the girls watching her with fascination as if watching Lucky Flickerman's show, "I'm at work," she states, "looking after the children is my job, not dancing."

President Snow pulls her in a bit closer, making her heart flutter, "I must say, you've been doing an exceptional job at looking over the children, the change in their behavior has been astounding."

Soarynn doesn't feel like it's her place to take any credit, the children are the ones who deserve his praise, not her.

"I'm just doing my job," she tells him and he shakes his head, a determined look in his piercing blue eyes, "You're doing more than that, you're helping them grow, work through their emotions. I wouldn't have ever thought about throwing this party if you hadn't come along. You've been a huge help to our entire family."

Soarynn is at a loss for words.

"I... thank you, sir," she manages to get out, "your children are a pleasure to look after."

He gives her a small smile, she knows it's not genuine but it's more real than others she's been subjected to, "You can call me Coriolanus, I think you've been around long enough to be granted that privilege."

Soarynn can't believe her ears. She never thought they'd get to this point, this point of trust. To be entrusted with this title is something she won't take lightly. It's a gift given to her by the most secluded man in all of Panem.

"Not around the children of course," he adds jokingly, making her laugh, "can't have them calling me by my first name." Soarynn raises her eyebrows, she's heard many stories about the children but this is a first, "They called you by your first name before?"

Coriolanus chuckles, "Yes, it was short lived thankfully. But after that, I made sure to have all my staff address me by more proper titles, I didn't need Ceraphina running around shouting my name at the top of her lungs." Soarynn laughs at the thought of Ceraphina running around calling Coriolanus by his first name, it sounds like something she'd do.

"She certainly has spirit," Soarynn decides, "I've never met a child her age with such confidence." Coriolanus sighs, glancing over at the girls once more, "I'm glad she didn't go the other way, the quiet, shy route like Caspian. I worry about him sometimes."

He spins them around and Soarynn feels light as a feather dancing with the President of Panem, "I think he'll always be that way," she says softly, "he's always going to be gentle and quiet, that's just who he is."

Coriolanus shakes his head, "I don't know where he came from," he mumbles, "he's nothing like me and certainly nothing like Livia."

Soarynn gives his shoulder a gentle squeeze, not wanting to cross any boundaries, "He has your eyes, everyone says he's your twin."

"It's not enough. He needs a mother, they all do."

The music comes to an end and Coriolanus expertly dips her down, his hand sliding down her back and Soarynn fully trusts him to hold her up. They stay like that for a moment, staring into each other's eyes. Coriolanus Snow is unlike any man she's ever met, charming yet distant, confident yet reserved.

He's an enigma.

He's also her boss.

"I should put the children to bed," she whispers, both of them standing back up, listening to the applause they're given. Coriolanus nods, his lips twitching into a small frown, "Come back down once you're done, there's some more people I'd like to introduce you to."

Well, she can't say no to that.

"Alright," she agrees.

They're greeted by mischievous smiles from the girls who giggle the second they're within earshot, "Daddy and Soarynn, sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-"

"Do not finish that song Ceraphina," Coriolanus instructs her sternly, "Ms. Nightingale is one of my employees, not a romantic interest." Ceraphina grins up at him, tilting her head, "Okay Daddy, whatever you say." Sejanus chuckles and gives Coriolanus a friendly pat on the back, "The joys of children my friend."

Coriolanus shakes his head, giving Sejanus a knowing look, “You and Cyrus might be blessed with some of your own someday.” Sejanus slightly widens his eyes and glances at Soarynn who gives him a soft, genuine smile, “No need to worry about me,” she assures him, “love comes in all different shapes, sizes, and people.”

Sejanus relaxes and Soarynn can see Coriolanus looking at her a bit differently after saying that, like he’s considering something but she brushes it off, “We try to keep things rather private when it comes to our relationship,” Sejanus hushes out, “people are accepting in the Capitol but…”

“But not everyone,” Soarynn finishes, “well your secret is safe with me.” She doesn’t really have anyone to tell anyway but she keeps that to herself.

“Daddy, can we go outside?”

Ceraphina’s question quickly reminds Soarynn that she’s here to do her job, not socialize, “Not tonight darling. I think it’s time for you all to go to bed.”

Soarynn looks over her shoulder at Caspian who looks like he’s fallen asleep already in that woman’s arms, content as can be. He’ll be glad to be back in his crib. The girls, however, don’t look too happy about bedtime, “Can’t we stay a little bit longer?” Celeste whines, clinging to her father’s leg.

Coriolanus gives her a stern look and Soarynn knows it’s time to intervene before anyone’s feelings get hurt, “Come on darling, we can read a bedtime story if we leave right now,” she promises. The girls love their bedtime stories, always asking Soarynn to do the silly voices.

Ceraphina perks up a little bit at the promise of a story but Celeste stays wrapped around her father’s leg, “Please Daddy? Please let us stay, don’t send us away.” Soarynn can see how conflicted Coriolanus is by her words but he remains firm in his decision, “It’s far past your bedtime Celeste. No need to make a fuss.”

Celeste pouts and looks over at Soarynn for help but Soarynn is merely a bystander in this little argument, “You’ll have breakfast with us right?” Celeste asks him, her blue eyes filled with worry about seeing her father tomorrow.

Coriolanus nods and rests a gentle hand on the top of her curls, “Of course, I will darling.”

That seems to be enough for Celeste who reluctantly lets go of her father's leg and comes over to Soarynn, looking back at her father only once before taking Soarynn’s hand, “Can we read the story about the tigers?” Soarynn nods and gives her hand a little squeeze, “We certainly can.”

In a few minutes, goodbyes are exchanged between the girls and the guests, all who fuss over them one more time, saying how beautiful they look in their dresses. Caspian stays asleep during the whole thing, now safely in Soarynn’s arms while the girls kiss Coriolanus goodnight. It’s a sweet thing to witness, how much they adore him and how he thanks them for behaving so well tonight.

Coriolanus gives Caspian a gentle pat on the back before Soarynn leads the children away from the group and towards the large doors. They’re given many waves by different partygoers and they wave back to every single one.

Once they’re out in the hallway, Soarynn lets out the breath she’s been holding in the entire night. “Are you okay Soarynn?”

She nods at Ceraphina’s question because now she’s okay, “I’m absolutely perfect now,” she answers truthfully, “you girls were so well-behaved tonight, your father is very proud of you.” The girls smile at her compliment and Celeste does a few twirls while walking, “Daddy says we might have a holiday party!”

Ceraphina eyes her little sister, some hesitation on her face, “Maybe,” is all she says in response, “Daddy might change his mind.” But Celeste doesn’t let her big sister’s words deter her, “He won’t. Daddy is acting different now, you’ll see.” She smiles up at Soarynn as if she’s the reason Coriolanus is acting different and Soarynn so badly wants to be far away from that association.

She can be many things for the girls, but as Coriolanus has said before, she can't be their mother.

꧁ ꧂

"And then the tiger laid down his head, and then the tiger went to bed. The end," Soarynn finishes, closing the book. She read the girls three books tonight since they were so good at the party, and she honestly appreciated the break from being around so many people.

Bathtime had gone by quickly, no one put up much of a fuss which she was grateful for, she had simply changed Caspian into his pajamas before putting him down for the night, not seeing any use in waking him up.

"Soarynn?"

"Yes, sweetheart?"

"Why did you dance with Daddy? Are you gonna get married?"

Soarynn nearly drops the book at Ceraphina's question, an innocent yet alarming one to her. She had hoped that his shutting down her little serenade would be enough to dissuade the child from imagining a life where her father married her nanny, but with the number of fairytale books these girls read, she's not surprised.

"No darling, we're not getting married. Your father asked me to dance and I agreed, it's not every day you get to dance with the President," she says, reaching out to tickle under their chins. The girls giggle, swatting her hands away, "You two should get some rest, you've had a very busy day."

Today has exhausted her as well but that's not important.

"Today was so much fun," Celeste whispers, her eyes already growing heavy, a smile on her face, "I hope every day is like this." Soarynn hums, watching the girls finally drift off to sleep before she presses a kiss onto each of their foreheads.

"Goodnight sweet girls, I'll see you tomorrow," she whispers as she quietly stands up, slipping out of the room. Soarynn carefully closes the doors behind her and makes her way down to Caspian's room to make sure he's actually asleep. Every once in a while he'll wake up asking for another stuffed animal or another song and Soarynn is more than happy to oblige.

This time he's sound asleep, some drool running down the side of his cheek. Soarynn chuckles and reaches down to wipe his face before readjusting his iron grip on Lenny. She pads back out of his room, glancing back at him one last time before stepping outside. Soarynn turns to close the doors behind her and she feels a presence behind her. It must be Coriolanus.

When she turns, there's a small smile on her face but she quickly drops it when she sees who it is.

Festus Creed.

Soarynn instinctively takes a step back, opening the doors she just closed while she tries to regain her composure, "Um...Mr. Creed, are you looking for Coriolanus?" She tries, doing her best to remain calm. Festus grins down at her as he shakes his head, "Already on a first name basis with Coriolanus hmm? Looks like you're working your way up in the ranks, or should I say, sleeping your way up?"

Soarynn clenches her jaw at his insulting accusation, to accuse her of sleeping with Coriolanus to get where she is now. As if she's ever spent more than five minutes with the man.

"I have not slept my way to the top," she hisses, all manners flying out the door, "in fact, I'd argue that I am still very much at the bottom." An amused look grows on his face and he takes another step toward her, "I find that hard to believe Miss Nightingale, we all know your father left behind quite the fortune so tell me, why are you working for a man like Coriolanus Snow? Is it so you can blow him under his desk while he works? Or do you get off on playing pretend with his children because their real mother is dead?"

Soarynn sees nothing but red.

How dare he accuse her of these things, and then have the audacity to bring the children into this, bring Livia into this. She raises her hand to slap him straight across the face but he grabs her wrist, his grip iron and unwavering, "I just want a taste," he says, pulling her towards him, "Coriolanus will never know and he can still have his fun with you."

Tears begin to form in Soarynn's eyes, she won't sleep with him, she won't do anything with him but she's terrified right now. "No," she says, trying to pull her wrist free, "fuck off and leave me alone. I don't even know you!"

Festus quirks a brow and drags her further into the hallway, his grip becoming painful. Soarynn lets out a yelp and looks back into Caspian's room, her eyes meeting his as he watches from his crib. She can't let him watch this, whatever this is.

Festus drags her further down the hallway, away from the children's bedrooms and Soarynn digs her heels into the floor, "Let go of me!"

"Drop the act, sweetheart, girls like you always want it."

A burst of adrenaline rushes through her veins and Soarynn brings her mouth down to his hand, biting hard. Festus lets out a pained shout, releasing her immediately and Soarynn stumbles backward, nearly falling over.

Festus inspects his hand and Soarynn revels in the sight of it bleeding, good, he should remember this for the rest of his life. "Fucking bitch," he sneers, "you tell anyone about this and I'll make sure to pay you a visit in that big empty house of yours."

Soarynn's eyes widen with more fear at the threat of him breaking in while she's alone. She has Petunia, of course, but she'd just run and hide.

Festus scoffs, throwing her one more dirty look before turning on his heel to go back downstairs.

Soarynn wraps her arms around herself, the shock hitting her all at once. He touched her, tried to touch her. And he accused her of doing awful things she'd never be capable of. Then he threatened her.

Festus Creed is a monster.

Soarynn stifles back a whimper, pressing her hand to her mouth to contain her sobs. She takes in a shaky breath, get it together, she tells herself, you can tell Coriolanus about it tomorrow.

With shaking hands, Soarynn slowly walks back to Caspian's room, peering inside to see that he's still awake, holding Lenny. "Hurt," he says, blinking up at her. Soarynn sniffles and walks up to his crib, "I'm alright Caspian, I'm alright."

Caspian reaches up for her and Soarynn takes his hand in hers, ignoring how his eyes focus on the bruise now forming her her wrist. "Go back to sleep sweet boy," she whispers, "go to sleep and I'll see you in the morning."

Caspian is hesitant to lay back down but Soarynn coaxes him to get back to sleep, humming the meadow song until his eyes grow heavy once more.

Soarynn leaves his room on high alert, scanning the hallway for any signs of Festus but she finds none. She quickly checks on the girls but they're fast asleep. She knows Coriolanus wants her back at the party but after what happened, she wants nothing more than to go home.

She gathers her belongings and makes her way down the back staircase, not wanting to be seen by anybody if she can help it. A few more tears pool in her eyes but she swiftly blinks them away. She can cry later.

She's almost made it to the side entrance when Eudora's voice calls out to her, "Soarynn dear, you're wanted in the ballroom." Soarynn halts in her tracks and plasters on a polite society smile before turning around to face Eudora, "I know, but I'm not feeling too well all of a sudden, could you please tell Coriolanus I went home early? The children are already asleep."

Eudora frowns, reaching up to feel Soarynn's forehead, "Maybe it's something you ate tonight dear, are you sure you wouldn't want to spend the night here?"

Soarynn nearly shudders at the thought of being near Festus again, the possibility of him sneaking into her room once everyone's gone home. She shakes her head, "No thank you. I need to get home to my cat." There, at least she has some truth to her lie.

Eudora purses her lips but doesn't push her, "Alright, I'll see you tomorrow."

"Yes, sleep well."

Soarynn almost falls asleep during the car ride home, the only thing keeping her awake is the memory of his hands on her. And it shouldn't be Festus she's remembering, it should be Coriolanus.

But it's not. It's not and she has to be okay with that.

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Soarynn puts on a brave face the next morning when she comes into the Mansion, reveling in the peace and quiet she's greeted with.

It's a world of a difference compared to yesterday.

There are zero signs of a party ever taking place the day before but Eudora must have something to do with that.

Soarynn walks down the great hall, wondering what they might have for breakfast. The girls will surely want to talk about last night and she might take them to the planetarium today. She's just about to turn the corner when she runs into Eudora, "Oh, good morning Eudora, how are yo-"

"Coriolanus needs to speak with you."

Soarynn's cheerful mood drops when met with Eudora's stiff, short attitude. "Alright," she says slowly, "I'll go wake up the children and th-"

"He needs to see you now."

Oh.

Soarynn nods, following Eudora down the familiar hallways, "Did he...did he say what this was about?"

"He only said he needed to speak with you the second you arrived."

Eudora's words do little to comfort Soarynn and by the time they reach the imposing doors to his study, Soarynn can feel her hands shaking. She chose to wear a long-sleeved dress today to cover up her wrist better.

Eudora knocks once before the familiar voice of Coriolanus Snow beckons her in. Eudora nods at Soarynn before leaving her to enter by herself. Soarynn swallows before pushing open the doors, her blue-gray eyes meeting his piercing blue ones.

They don't hold any of the kindness they held last night.

The man across from her is back to being closed off and intimidating.

"Have a seat, Ms. Nightingale."

Soarynn crosses the room and quietly sits down, folding her hands in her lap. She hasn't been in his study since the day he interviewed her and deemed her worthy enough to take care of his children.

"Last night I was given a disturbing report about your behavior towards one of my guests," he states, his voice razor sharp, "they said you came onto them, that you tried to seduce them."

Soarynn has to force her mouth to stay closed.

Festus got to him first.

Planted a lie in his friend's head and now no one will believe her.

"I didn't try to seduce anyone," she says softly, "I...I was just putting the children to bed when he came onto me."

Coriolanus raises his eyebrows, not impressed with her claims nor her defense from the looks of it, "Who came onto you?"

Soarynn swallows down the bitter taste of betrayal down her throat. "Festus Creed," she whispers, hanging her head in shame. She hates to be the one to tell Coriolanus about his friend's nasty habits but someone has to do it.

He tilts his head, looking her up and down, "I don't believe you."

His words startle Soarynn, how can he not believe her?

"Festus came to me and said you mentioned wanting to be more than my nanny, that you wanted to be the new Mrs. Snow. So tell me Soarynn, was this your plan all along? To use my children to elevate your social status?"

Tears fill Soarynn's eyes, fresh ones from right now and old ones from last night, "No, no I would never do that to you or your children. Coriolanus ple-"

"It's Mr. Snow," he cuts her off, "you do not deserve to call me by my first name, not after the stunt you pulled last night with one of my most trusted friends. And you do not deserve to look after my children anymore."

A gasp leaves Soarynn's lips, incapable of staying inside, "What?"

He clears his throat and pulls out a file, the same file he pulled out the first time they met, "You are to be fired immediately. The children will have a new nanny and I will be rid of a social-climbing leech who used my children to get closer to me."

Tears are flowing and Soarynn can't even try to stop them.

"Please," she begs, "please let me stay. I can't..I can't leave them, the children need me, they ne-"

"They need a responsible adult to look after them," he interjects, his tone unforgiving, "I failed to see that until now. They need a strict regime if they're to be proper adults. And I need someone I can trust, someone who won't take advantage of my kindness."

A sob escapes her throat and Soarynn feels so pitiful crying in front of him accused and punished because of something she didn't do.

"I love them," she says, her voice breaking, "I love them and they love me. Please, I'll do anything if you just let me stay, at least let me explain it to them."

His face remains stoic and hardened but she can see in his eyes that this has hurt him as well.

"I'll walk you to the car."

Her breath catches in her throat at the idea of leaving right now, before waking up the children, "You mean I can't say goodbye?"

He stands up and shakes his head, "I've decided that it would be for the best if you just left quietly. Like you did last night."

Her heart hurts at his comment and she can see he was hurt as well by her early departure. If only he knew the cause of it.

"He came onto me," she tells him, "please believe me, he followed me and tried to grab me I swear."

President Snow pinches the bridge of his nose as if this is all inconvenient to him, "If you need to be escorted out of my home then I can arrange that."

Soarynn swallows down what's left of her pride and slowly shakes her head, "No," she whispers, "I can walk."

It's a terrible, quiet walk down the hallways.

Soarynn stares at the floor the entire time, doing her best to keep in the tears. She can feel him looking at her, watching her but she won't give him the satisfaction of seeing her break.

Then she hears them.

"Soarynn!"

Soarynn stops to turn around but President Snow grabs her wrist, the same wrist Festus grabs and he pulls her with him. Soarynn whimpers in pain, following him down the great hall, ignoring the calls of the children. President Snow releases his grip and her sleeve slightly rides up, revealing the dark bruise on her tan skin.

Soarynn refuses to make eye contact.

"Soarynn where are you going?" It's Ceraphina who's run up to her, with her hair all frizzy like it always is when Soarynn wakes her up. More tears fall down Soarynn's cheeks when she realizes that she'll never wake them up again. Never make them laugh, never hug them, never do anything with them again.

"Soarynn why are you crying?"

Soarynn forces herself to look forward, she doesn't want to get into any more trouble, and she doesn't want Ceraphina to get in trouble either. The sight of Celeste running up to her sister brings more tears to the surface, "Daddy what's going on? Why won't Soarynn talk to us."

"Soarynn has to leave now," he answers, pushing the side entrance door open. Ceraphina runs in front of them, blocking the doorway with a determined look on her face, "Where are you going?" She asks Soarynn, her eyes filled with both worry and fearlessness.

Soarynn opens her mouth to speak but nothing comes out.

"Soarynn is leaving, now move out of the way Ceraphina," her father orders.

The look on Ceraphina's face is enough to break Soarynn's heart into a million pieces.

"No, no she can't! She can't Daddy! She promised to stay! She said she'd stay, you said you'd stay Soarynn!"

It's all a big mess now.

Ceraphina is in tears, screaming and fighting as her father picks her up and carries her back inside. Soarynn turns to watch as Ceraphina cries out for her, begging her to stay even though she can't. President Snow walks past Celeste who's frozen in her spot, a tear running down her face, "I thought you'd stay forever," she whispers.

Soarynn nods her head, trying to wipe the tears away as more form, "I know. I'm sorry I can't."

When Celeste runs forward she doesn't hesitate to crouch down, wrapping her arms around this sweet little girl one last time. "I love you," Soarynn whispers, "don't ever forget that. I love you all so very much."

Although her voice trembles, Celeste hears her and that's all she needs.

A moment later, Celeste is being pulled from her arms, letting out a cry as her father picks her up. Soarynn watches him carry her over to Eudora who's watching helplessly, her other hand already holding Ceraphina back while she also holds Caspian.

Soarynn wishes she could give them all a proper goodbye.

But she can't.

With the last of her dignity, she rises back up, chin held high while she walks through the door and to the car where the driver is already waiting for her.

Soarynn slides into the backseat with as much grace as she can muster, her eyes trained forward even when she feels President Snow's presence near her again, no longer comforting but choking.

The smell of roses overwhelms her.

"I hope you know this isn't personal," he tells her.

Fuck dignity.

Soarynn breaks down, the stress, the sadness, the loneliness all catch up to her in a single second so it's only right that she does it in front of the President of Panem. She can't even breathe, can't even think straight from how hard she's crying. Her breaths are short and uneven, hiccups more than breaths. She doesn't care what he thinks of her, only of his children and who will take care of them next.

"Get her home safely," he says to the driver, his voice muffled by the ringing in her ears.

President Snow closes the car door and Soarynn watches as he walks back into his broken household now in chaos and disarray. The car drives down the gravel path and Soarynn looks back at the Mansion one last time.

One. Last. Time.

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