#Jaspershipping

[astralmaenad]

Writing Patterns (tag game)

Rules: list the first line of your last 10 (posted) fics and see if there's a pattern

Tagged kindly by @virahaus *kisses u*

Let's see! I'm definitely not cognizant of any pattern, and these fics are mostly posted a long time away from each other, so it might be interesting to see...

Once the spring festival came upon them, every year without fail, central Nanjiang would flood with people of every tribe and corner. (The Great Shaman's Revered Wife, XiYuan)

Xie'er realized one morning that he had somehow completely missed his rain season approaching. (A palace within our dreams, WenZhouXie)

It began with Zhou Zishu tossing him the wooden bowl he was holding. It rolled, and came to clatter on the stone floor. (A hundred jewels between teeth, WenZhouXie)

Zhou Zishu propped his head on his hand and just, stared. A little. It was probably alright. (The hounds will stay in chains, WenZhouXie)

He had wanted to scream, the words catching and clawing at his throat. Run! Hanguang-jun! Take A-Yuan with you! (North Star, WangNingXian)

The moment they stepped into the dream, it was dark. (The desert skies will cry for us, WangNingXian)

Lan Xichen didn't make it a habit to roam the Cloud Recesses at night. (The hand you want to hold is a weapon, WangNingXian)

Seto irrately swiped his room card for the third time, finally hearing the shrill beep of the door unlocking. (A moment in the light, Seto/Mahaad, bg Jaspershipping ot5)

He did not allow his body to register the trembling, or the chills racking up and down his spine or the spinning in his head until in the safety of his own rooms. (We Are, Atem/Mahaad/Seth, bg Jaspershipping ot5)

Mahaad dragged his hands down Seth's back, following the dip of each tense muscle, felt Seth twitch as he pushed his thumbs against the base of his spine. (Too much (I'm falling), Seto/Mahaad-centric, entire Jaspershipping ot5)

Well! We can safely conclude that a.I like to set the scene and b.I do not tend to open with dialogue. But I think the even clearer patterns, although unintended by the game were the polyships and the song lyric titles. Lmao this was fun!

I'm going to tag @unknown-lifeform, @fictionalsadist and @cadriona BUT if you read this and you think, 'dang, I wish someone tagged me', please consider yourself tagged and use my @ on your post. I want to see!!

[astralmaenad]

@fictionalsadist i feel compelled to write this....

...stay tuned

Prompt 200

Person A decides to give Person B 365 kisses to commemorate their 1 year anniversary.

Just imagine it: Person A giving Person B a peck on the forehead as they roll out of bed, a boop on the nose as they’re making breakfast, a soft kiss after brushing their teeth. So many opportunities to just kiss their bae!

[astralmaenad]

Hey it's been a while, but if you're still answering questions about your JaspershippingAU: how do all the different boys deal with being upset? Either sad or angry really. Would that be one of the few times they would want isolation?

Hey anon! So sorry for the late reply but the timing was p weird. Things have been hectic over here so I'll try to give a compact reply now that i can. The answer is kind of yes and no. It's probably been established that Seto will run away and busy himself w work and various projects for days on end until he collapses. And that is mostly true, unless he gets into a petty argument w Seth, so both of them choose another bf to stick to and will go "tell Seth/Seto that ...." etc etc. (It's usually Mahaad. He's not having it.) Seth will shut down on the spot if it's a flashback or a panic attack. He won't ask for comfort unless rly drunk but when given it he will cling for dear life. -On the other hand his anger is fast to come and go as Atem's, but less all-consuming and more calculating. Atem is prone to intense feelings. Beyond the anger, he will cry both from sadness and happiness but he has no issue doing that on one of the bfs. After all, plenty to choose from and plenty always there to catch him, right? Mahaad will withdraw, but not specifically from THEM (as Seto does), but from the situation. First step is make sure his boys are safe and the situation resolved. Second step is withdraw to have a breakdown in solitude and/or meditate the upset away -without letting them know it's what he's doing. (+He will not raise his voice in any argument.)Yuugi will cry due to many different emotions and resolve his problems at the same time. If one of the bfs upsets him he will try to talk it out w him -even if he has to take a moment to collect his thoughts first. With that said though, if he has a nightmare at night he will tiptoe out of bed to settle on the couch w a DS as not to burden them w it. (And that's when the resident light sleeper mage will find him, toss a blanket on him and silently cuddle him until he's ready to go back to bed -or not. )I hope this was what u were looking for, anon. There are of course exceptions and circumstances that escape me now but! 💕 thank u so much for stopping by!💕

[astralmaenad]

more kissin prompts bc the gremlin that lives in my brain is #thirsty Atem/Mahaad/Yugi for number 4 (or 15 bc we're both indecisive hoes)? 😘💖🌈

Ok here it is. After all this wait. Unedited and unread. I’m? So sorry. Thank u for bearing w me. As a further apology, have both? I hope it’s at least somewhat worth the wait.

I started w an idea and went w the flow. Atem is a sap and misses half the harem bc he has all this love to give. Protec him.

*♡*♡*♡*

Mahaad watched Atem’s face fall as the image on the screen winked out, Seto and Seth disappearing with it. He reached out, his arm falling around Atem’s shoulders to pull him in. Yuugi ducked to push the laptop under the bed before joining them, claiming Mahaad’s other side. Mahaad’s fingers chased the chill from Atem’s skin, holding him close enough to feel his breath against his neck.

‘Hey,’ he tried. His lips brushed the top of Atem’s head as he spoke, so he placed a kiss there. ‘They will be here tomorrow evening.’

'I know.’ He did not elaborate, just shuffled closer to Mahaad to lie half draped on him. Yuugi took the chance to crawl over to them and claim the place at Atem’s back, shielding him between their bodies.

Yuugi grinned at Mahaad, chin propped on Atem’s shoulder. 'Hi.’

'Hello,’ Mahaad stretched out his fingers, now trapped between them, to tug at Yuugi’s shirt. Yuugi answered him with a wink, fitting his own arm around Atem to squeeze him closer as he kissed the back of his neck. Yuugi’s chilled fingers found their way under the hem of his shirt and Mahaad twitched but did not relinquish his position, retaliating only by draping a leg over Yuugi’s where they were tangled with Atem’s.

Yuugi laughed. 'Right as I had planned.’ The offending fingers traced his hipbone, stopping just above the dip of his pelvis and then extricated themselves. Judging by Atem’s surprised gasp, they had found a more forthcoming target.

Mahaad grinned to himself, tilting his neck in an attempt to catch Atem’s lips. He landed just shy of his mark, unwilling to loosen his hold on him. Atem took the hint, readily raising his head from his shoulder to meet him halfway. Atem clutched him close and Mahaad repaid him in kind, molding their bodies together, making spaces for the other to fill, just as their mouths fit together with no space for breath.

'Still sad?’ he asked, lips gently brushing still.

'How can you be sad after that, other me?’ Yuugi pinched his side and Atem jumped, releasing Mahaad’s waist to snatch Yuugi’s wrist. He slipped his fingers through his and held their joined hands to his chest, effectively immobilised. 'Do I get one, or?’

Atem kissed Yuugi’s knuckles. 'From…?’

'I’m not picky,’ he leaned in to mouth at the crook of Atem’s neck, nipping and licking at the spot. Atem yielded, turning just enough to catch Yuugi’s lips with his own. Mahaad stroked from his hip to his thigh to hook his fingers behind Atem’s knee and draw him closer. Atem came willingly, allowing his body to be moved and positioned however they saw fit, Yuugi’s free arm wrapping around Atem’s shoulders as they kissed, fingertips playing at his collarbone.

'Gods, I love you.’ He knocked his forehead to Yuugi’s temple. 'I’m so lucky to have you’ Atem’s voice was reverent, matching the feeling in his eyes and Mahaad thought it should really be the other way around.

Yuugi leaned in again, capturing Atem’s plump bottom lip between his teeth and tugging. 'We love you too, Temu.’

Mahaad leaned closer, let Atem’s free hand tangle in his hair. 'Really, no luck or happiness could surpass our own.’ A kiss to his brow, then another, this time to his cheek. 'Not even Seth could disagree with me this time.’

Atem laughed, the grin spreading to his eyes and Yuugi whistled. 'Such high hopes for our boy. The wager?’

Mahaad raised an eyebrow at Yuugi’s cheeky smile. 'Your call.’

'Ooh I guess we should reward such daring. Right, Atem?’

'Something like this?’ Atem tugged on his hair and Mahaad followed, closing the gap between them for a brief kiss.

'Mmm my turn to collect~’ To Mahaad’s amusement, Yuugi half leaned half climbed over Atem to put himself within easy reach. Mahaad chuckled but indulged him, leaning in to settle the imbalance.

[astralmaenad]

@anon who asked how the boys adjust to life w their respective quirks. The less serious answer is

at some point you just accept that Mahaad is going to eat a double onion burger and if you dare question that decision he will revenge kiss you (yes you, Seth, you specifically) for the slander without remorse

[astralmaenad]

Back again with another question if it's not too much of a bother! How do the makeup routines of the boys differ? Do the Egyptians take a while to adjust? Will any amount of concealer hide the circles under Setos eyes?

It's never a bother anon! Pardon the late reply, the heat must have gotten to me last night 😓Their routines differ considerably in that for instance Mahaad is more likely to do just eyeliner and go on a normal day and keep the full face for an outing or a more formal occasion. He still does his eyeliner like he used to (bold and w shapes) but prefers more neutral/earthy tones when he rly goes for it. (One time Seth made him wear false eyelashes for a KC event tho and he now despises them w a passion. Don't give him those.)Atem is somewhere in between, no makeup at home but the moment he steps out of the house he's gonna look flawless. He is the one who leans the most towards modern makeup trends, will change his routine according to time of day and place, will try lots of new stuff he saw on the internet and keep or discard them accordingly. He is the one who gets them into contouring in the first place, after Malik introduces him to youtube makeup videos and dooms them all (altho Seth might be better than him at makeup. It's fine.. This is fine...) Now Seth? Oh boy. Go big or go tf home. Full face bitch. For the longest time he will wear full coverage everything to hide his freckles. Goes all out w the eyeliner (applied w a brush, has it in black, silver, gold and blue, and will combine two some days), he will wear nude browns but also shimmery metallics and lots of blues. It works bc he's Seth. He also Has To straighten his hair before being seen anywhere outside (that's 1 hour in and of itself). The resident tiny goth does not understand how these people use all these products so effortlessly. He has an eyeliner pen and when he applies it they can't speak to him or look at him or -gods forbid- move him in any way. He will happily sit and let them do whatever to his face tho (😏) and always loves the results, no matter if sometimes he can't rly wear it out (thanks Seth). To answer ur question about him, i think Seto wears the billion dollar tired look on most normal days and doesn't rly care. But on public appearances and events he will put concealer on and if he's going to be standing on a stage he might even consent to some kind of no-mekeup makeup look just to liven things up bc a guy has to keep up w the bfs now. And when u r standing on a stage next to Seth who is blindingly sparkling head to toe, u rly gotta up ur game. (He let Seth put eyeliner on him one -1- time at home after a lot of pressure. It backfired horribly on Seth 🙄). Ty so much for the asks anon each one adds years to my lifespan ok. I hope this mess answered ur questions! 💕

[astralmaenad]

Hello yes in reference to one of your recent posts are dragon innuendos banned or encouraged in the pharaohs harem

Me, taking a deep breath: oh, there is a lot to unpack here…

Well… first things first! dragon innuendos may indeed get a pass! Atem takes to calling Seto “dragon” and it kinda sticks and even Seth has taken to affectionately think of him as his own lil dragon he gets to keep (at last. but never aloud.)

HOWEVER! Few things can make Seth deflate and even outright leave the bedroom as fast as a bewd-specific innuendo or -gods forbid- toy. Very very few things. Kisara does not deserve this and Seth will accept no reference to anyone’s anatomy tarnish her name. (Plus? It’s one of the biggest black spots in his conscience still. Even if she may or may not have threatened him w bodily harm if he as much as shot another guilty look her way.)

Their toys just cannot cater to Seto’s aesthetic -or if they do, Seth cannot know about it and Yuugi will have to take it to his grave –along with his Dark Magician Girl costume, that Mahaad cannot bear to think about if he wants to sleep at night.

[astralmaenad]

Follow up questions! Does this mean both Kisara and Mana are back in the afterlife, and can they see what the boys are doing at all? And second, where does Yugi hide the box of forbidden toys and outfits?

Yes!! Kisara spends about 98% of her time as a dragon these days. Seth has just learned to translate her body language and the exact sound frequency of each snort. They can have an entire conversation with only Seth talking. 

Now Mana… Mana came into the afterlife much later than Seth did. She was kinda left to pick up the pieces after Atem and Mahaad’s deaths, and whenever Seth’s will floundered. They went through a lot together, shouldering the weight of Atem’s name and a threatened throne. I hc that Seth took on what should have been Atem’s thone name(s), while his birth name was used to seal Zorc, for a more seamless cover-up. So whenever he was addressed, it was like another stab to the heart. Not allowed to grieve, called by another’s name, put up a front for the people… it rly weighs on someone, u kno? And Mana was the only one still there and w enough spunk to yell at him and scold him by name in private. Their situations might be different but they went through much of the same pain. 

When he did give up (an event that may or may not correlate w Mahaad as DM finally losing his memories to the darkness. :)), she had to watch it happen and know she couldn’t do anything but let him go (another sad sad story and i could go on about Seth’s suffering and the horrors that tie him and Mana for days). When her time came, she immediately assumed her position by his side, which is to nag and pester him until he gets out of bed and between stray errands. She grew to be like the little sister he never had and it’s the same for her, even if they cannot stand to be in the same room without sassing each other. 

A lil peek into Mana and Seth’s bickering can be found in the 2nd chapter of the (now chaptered!!) fic that i will go back to after my exams. With more of my girl to come of course! ;))

Oh gosh! Where??? I want to say i have no idea, and everything is too bleary to try to be funny at 1am! But!!! i feel the impulse to say “his old room” even tho that would be hella impractical and i kno @doughnutdarling is to blame bc they suggested the DMG costume was actually Sugoroku’s and I!! Am!! traumatised!!! (Send help!! )

[astralmaenad]

Hey so I was reading through your fics again and I was wondering: how do the five boys, all who have dealt with soul crushing loneliness/isolation in one form or another for an extended period of time react to suddenly living in close quarters with 4 other people? (5 counting Mokuba!)

Hello anon. Oh boi this is going to get long and sad. 

Firstly, idk what exactly u mean by isolation bc imo all of them have been there in one way or another. Maybe it wasn’t the puzzle or nothingness, but it was sth. I will aim for a comprehensive answer but if you had sth more specific in mind, feel free to hmu again. I am dumb and my brain is full of Cold War politics atm (help me). So… w that said!

They all have nightmares. Some more frequent or more violent than others. Atem dreams of emptiness and confusion and anxiety. Seto dreams of his demons. Mahaad dreams of the darkness and his memories with Atem and Seth and his sense of self slipping away. Yuugi, before getting Atem back, used to talk to himself and get no answer. And Seth… Seth is so deep in ptsd idk where to start tbh. The most prevalent tho is his fear of being alone (and also falling short where it matters). And when one of them has a nightmare, all of them get it. They are no strangers to it. They might share (Atem) or they might keep it in (Seto, Yuugi) but they always end up under a very warm cuddle pile and w Mahaad sacrificing his energy to guard their sleep w soul magic. 

Now, individually… Atem honestly cannot get enough. He might be tired, he might not want to talk much, but he will almost always be in the same room as a minimum of one bf. He will kiss them and touch them in small ways any chance he gets, just for the contact and reassurance. 

Mahaad doesn’t actively avoid being alone, but he reassures himself by taking care of them whenever he can. He just has to care for someone (that is doubly true for the time they spend in the afterlife before their resurrection, and a lil afterwards, when Atem and Seth are the most fragile). Generally, he will put them first and operate on auto until it is settled and he is alone and then and only then he might allow himself a breakdown. But he is most at peace when he knows his boys are okay, and that very soon includes Seto and Yuugi. 

Seth. (there is… a lot to unpack here) Seth is having the toughest time, before even moving into the mansion. Now, 5 people as is, is not a lot for him. In fact, u might even say it’s more peaceful compared to a palace where he is held in close scrutiny for everything he does. Esp before his death, with the political unrest and war (his time would fall in an Intermediate Period for Egypt if you’re familiar) and the pressure to produce an heir before he was killed or dethroned. I hc he had to deal w a lot of fabricated rumors and scandals –bc he seemed eccentric even to them– that he so did not deserve for all he did for Khemet. He is starved for contact, which has resulted in him being very tactile. He won’t stick as close as Atem does 24/7, but he clings in his sleep and literally cannot get enough of someone touching/holding him. He must be able to hold onto his partner during sex (spoiler: bc of the pressure to reproduce, the scrutiny, the women thrown at him and his self inflicted celibacy, the first time things get steamy after they rejoin and he realizes this is real, he cries on his partner and then end up cuddling instead.) He cannot sleep (undisturbed or at all) alone. 

Yuugi is a lil overwhelmed to have Seth and Mahaad in the house at first. Not bc he doesn’t like them or they are too packed (it is a mansion) but bc he is unsure of how to act around them. Esp bc he is the only one who can’t understand or speak their language. They try tho, and through the bond Atem keeps as much of a constant translation stream as he can. Which, rly, is Yuugi’s fave time bc he can’t get enough of being able to reach over and feel Atem on the other end once again. He will be jetpacking at least one of them during sleep, altho he prefers to have at least one bf on either side, and has been known to switch it up after the 3am bathroom break just to get a bit of everyone. 

Seto is a lil more difficult. It’s a lot for him, more so bc he traps himself into various imaginary scenarios where he is left behind and Atem rides off into the sunset w Seth and Mahaad even tho Seto has an active role in their resurrection. In short, it feels like an entire army in his head. He is already familiar w Yuugi (rivalshipping will be established by the time Atem is resurrected) and he clings to Atem like a man starved. He grows accustomed to Mahaad first bc he is a balancing force, and lastly Seth bc they are too similar and clash the most and it scares him. But ultimately, he thrives at having the attention of 4 bfs. Do his self-isolating all-nighters stop? No. But now they come w warm tea and snacks left by his keyboard when he wasn’t looking which isn’t half bad. 

Mokuba is honestly the biggest wild card. He sees Seto exhausted and knows he has been reckless and risking his life and for what? He gives them a hard time at the start, and says some hurtful things to Atem. But they get it resolved, and he sees that from a point on they are good for his brother. And as much as he might not like it, perhaps the only way for Seto to let himself happy. Mokuba and Seth keep tip-toeing around each other, bc he low key creeps Mokuba out as a concept and Seth did not account for Mokuba in his plans, but they make it work. They got this. 

Thank u for the question, anon. Plz let me know if sth doesn’t make sense. What i’ve posted is like 0.01% of what i have planned out and idk what’s happening any more. *crying emoji*

[astralmaenad]

We Are (built from broken parts) (4735 words) by SpadesDame Chapters: 2/? Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh! Series Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Mahaado | Mahad/Priest Seto, Atem/Mahaado | Mahad, Atem/Priest Seto, Atem/Mahaado | Mahad/Priest Seto Characters: Mahaado | Mahad, Priest Seto, Yami Yuugi | Atem, Mana (Yu-Gi-Oh), Priestess Isis Additional Tags: Reunions, Established Relationship, Polyamory, Canon Compliant, Post-Canon, there's many emotions, Soft Boys, Hurt/Comfort, here there be fluff, and introspection, Afterlife Series: Part 2 of Pharaoh's harem, the sitcom Summary:

Reunions aren't always what one would expect. Sometimes there's hurt and misunderstandings. Sometimes there's laughter. Sometimes the love and devotion is all encompassing.

Sometimes there's all three. They are home.

[astralmaenad]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh! Series Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Kaiba Seto/Mahaado | Mahad, Atem/Mahaado | Mahad/Priest Seto/Kaiba Seto/Mutou Yuugi Characters: Kaiba Seto, Mahaado | Mahad Additional Tags: Fluff and Smut, Established Relationship, Asexual Character, Polyamory, the other boys are not in this but they are mentioned, Dorky smut, i can absolutely believe i was the first one to use this relationship tag, bear with me Series: Part 5 of Pharaoh's harem, the sitcom Summary:

There was a thin line between enjoyment and discomfort, and no margin for error. Not in this. He moved his hands to hover over his back, his fingers following the line of his spine. Mahaad closed his eyes, arching under the caress and Seto felt a swell of pride.

"You're like a cat,"he said, unthinking, as he watched Mahaad take so well to the gentlest touches and laughed at the affronted look he received.

"I'm about to blow you," Mahaad countered playfully. "Think again."

[astralmaenad]

For the meme your boys and the first three questions

Bless u for giving me a reason to live for 2 entire hours. Here we go. 

Warning: Long Answer

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1. How do they fall asleep? Wake up? Any daily rituals?

On most days, they slowly trickle into the master bedroom –where Seto had the bed replaced and custom ordered to fit– and pile up on the bed. From the right side of the bed to the left: Seth sleeps on his side, more often than not spooning Seto who pretends he doesn’t snuggle closer (and if not Seto, then the nearest available bf. it helps w the nightmares). Seto likes to pretend he doesn’t cuddle, but they all know the truth; that he transforms into an octopus the moment he’s sleepy enough. He usually will bury his face in Atem’s neck/chest depending on what position Yuugi has maneuvered Atem. Yuugi’s favorite sport in sleep is doing his best impression of a tiny jetpack on their backs –the smallest biggest spoon. There’s an unspoken agreement that Mahaad 99% of the time gets the other end of the bed, not bc they don’t want to snuggle him, but just in case it gets too much. –But when awake he is always available to offer a lap to nap on and some soft pets, esp to Seto who is prone to overworking. 

They always wake up more tangled than they started. Seth sprawls a lot, Yuugi steals the covers and ends up a burrito, let alone he hardly ever wakes up where he went to sleep – he takes advantage of that 3am bathroom break to choose his next victim. 

Seto always gets up first and showers in the morning, before relinquishing the shower to Yuugi (who also works at KaibaCorp but clocks in an hour later) and going to set up the coffee machine. 

Mahaad is the only other early bird, but on work days he is entrusted w the task of getting Atem up and ready to go bc this Pharaoh does not like waking up at all. But sometimes it happens that Mahaad will have gotten to the kitchen first and have everything set up by the time Seto arrives. 

Atem hates getting out of bed but he lets Mahaad indulge him. It’s a lil easier with help. He mostly works from home game testing for KaibaCorp, but will often have to attend a meeting w the development team or lend a hand at the game shop. In the afternoons tho, they know to leave him in peace to watch his soaps. 

Seth showers at night, bc he has an ongoing war w his hair. It’s wavy and fluffy and he needs 2 full hours to be ready to go (a minimum of 1.5) along w straightening it and doing his makeup and putting on All the gold. He likes to call his office style “Business Ceremonial”, and it includes basically all his gold but worn over a white suit. He takes his coffee w a traumatizing amount of sugar and milk. 

After dinner, there’s always an hour of family time at the game room. Mahaad usually brings a book and surrenders his lap for cuddles while the others plus Mokuba battle it out in Mario Kart. 

2. How’s their team work? Do they share well?

They do usually bring out the best in each other. But it’s true that some pairs work more efficiently than others. Atem is always in sync with Yuugi and Mahaad and always has the best intentions, but despite that it’s just as likely that he will end up in some kind of pointless argument w Seth or Seto bc they provoked him (usually as self defense bc they are Like That). Seth and Mahaad tend to bicker and tease each other a lot, while Mahaad doesn’t usually let things escalate beyond that for petty things. 

Seto, though, is just as likely to bite (@ Seth), which is often ignored as if it never happened and other times it results in them avoiding each other for 2 days before someone gives them a nudge in the right direction –then they proceed to snuggle on the couch and talk about sth entirely irrelevant to show the other it’s fine. 

Besides that, they grow at each w each other over time. They know how the other works and what to expect and who to seek out. Mahaad has all of them cataloged better than anyone and if there’s need he will subtly steer them in the right direction. 

Do they share? Well. What Yuugi wants Yuugi gets and that’s sth nobody in the house contests. Mahaad has nothing he wouldn’t share, esp with Atem or Yuugi. Seth will whine about it, bc that’s what he does, but ultimately share –better if there’s sth in it for him tho. can he get a kiss??. Atem is always just a little bit in their space and letting them in his, offering them a sip of his drink, a bite of his food etc. Then on one of the early days Seth stole one of Seto’s BEWD t-shirts and the war for it is still going on. They keep stealing it back not only from each other’s drawers, but have gotten to hiding it in their bfs’ as well. …feel free to imagine how that’s going for them. But in the end, they make it work which is what’s most important. 

3. Are they open about their relationship? How do they feel about public displays of affection?

Oh boi. Well, Atem, Seth and Mahaad had never had that luxury in Egypt. And even now, they ARE public figures. The world does know about Yuugi and Seto and is quick to catch on about Atem with moderate objections. Then all hell breaks lose when they become 5 in total. We r planning to touch on that in a collab w @doughnutdarling some day, but even in hardship they don’t necessarily regret it. Now, in their every day life, all their friends know about them, as do KaibaCorp employees -gossip spreads fast- and they are ok with it. They don’t necessarily try to hide it, even at the start. They have come too far for that to concern them, rly. 

Atem will always be touching one or more of them in some small way, which doesn’t change in public (a caress on the wrist, tapping on their knuckles, leaning into their shoulder etc), while it isn’t unknown for him to get a lil more frisky with Yuugi or Seth (like a deep kiss). 

Yuugi can also be found occupying any available lap or holding a bf’s hand (or left butt cheek. hand in back pocket anyone?). He also tends to kiss them on the cheek or nose whenever the height difference is sufficiently nullified. 

Seto always feels a lil weak when they show him affection in public by holding his hand or arm, bc he’s not used to it, but there’s a tiny swell of warmth and pride blooming at the feeling (but no further than that. ok maybe a cheek kiss…). 

Seth takes very quickly to public displays of affection, telling himself again and again that it’s ok, they aren’t in Egypt, he can do this now, and is particularly fond of slinging an arm around their waist or shoulders as well as other, smaller but more intimate gestures like speaking very very close to their ear. 

Mahaad rly relishes in being able to hold hands in public. He won’t seek it out actively, but will never draw back if they reach for him. The first time Atem reached for his hand, it nearly made him combust. After all, why even get a second chance at life if u aren’t gonna make the most of it?

–Send me questions/prompts?–

[astralmaenad]

Hello again! A question relating to a recent reblog this time: do any of the boys have their 'morosexual' moments? I.e disbelief that one of their boyfriends just did/said something,and even greater disbelief that they must now immediately take them to bed because of it.

I-is that not the default??? 😂

First of all i think anyone attracted to Seth experiences that at least a few times a day (too easy). But it also works both ways…

Seto: *is the most extra dumbass*Seth, already naked: you’re incredible

Edit: the thong incident does come to mind among other things 👀

[astralmaenad]

Hello yes can I get a #9 from the kiss prompts with Yugi and Seth, with a side of #4 from the dialogue prompts if possible please?

Two things. Firstly, thank u so much for requesting these absolute thirst machines. Secondly, i hope i didn’t veer too fa off bc this scene has been on my mind and i wanted to get it out. I hope u enjoy it anyway!

9.one small kiss, pulling away for an instant, then devouring each other 4.

“I find that answer vague and unconvincing.”

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Lunge. Block. Spin. Back back back- shit!

“Argh!” Seth ducked, threw himself to the side and rolled. Sprung to his feet just in time to regain the offensive. “That all you can do?”

Mahaad laughed. The breathlessness in his voice did not translate in his moves. He backed up, spun to the side, slid away from Seth’s blade fluidly. “Big talk for someone who’s on the ground.”

“I’m no-” He didn’t get to finish the sentence, or see Mahaad spinning towards him. Seth felt the weightlessness of sailing mid-air, his blade flung from his grip. His back hit the ground, air knocked out of him and wrist throbbing in sympathy.

A shriek. “WHAT THE FUCK!!”

Braced on his elbows, lungs painful on every harsh draw of breath, Seth tilted his head back to regard their new company. Yuugi stood off to the side, hand pressed to his mouth to suppress a giggle. His friend Ryou was in a simmilar state next to him, and besides-

“Uuugh… You missed.” He told Mahaad. The thief let out another anquished shriek, kicking the fallen sword further awwy from him. Mahaad’s subsequent bout of laughter was so sharp it could cut, Seth thought, the rush of adrenaline and victory giving a wild edge to it. He tapped the flat of his blade against Seth’s shoulder.

He looked away from the affronted thief, up at Mahaad – come to stand above him, sword loosely resting in his left palm, victorious.

“Something to say?” Mahaad asked, cheeky grin in place. His bangs stuck to his forehead with sweat, whisps of hair escaping from the thick braid he had pulled it in for sparring.

“Fuck you.”

“Not with that attitude.” He winked. Seth scoffed at him.

“Babe?” Yuugi called, letting Mahaad make his escape. “You okay down there?” Seth flopped on his back and raised a single thumb in affirmation. “All body parts intact?” Yuugi asked again, an airy chuckle behind the words.

“Mm.” Seth offered, rolling to the side to brace himself on his less abused arm. All his limbs were heavy and every muscle burned with exertion. “All the important ones,” he allowed, winking. Yuugi returned the grin, chewing on his lip before hopping off the porch to offer a hand. Seth caught him by the wrist, felt Yuugi’s other hand join the first in a steady grip and let himself be hauled up. He mis-calculated, mindful as he was not to let Yuugi bear his full weight, coming to a stop just shy of tipping over his smaller lover.

“Hi,” Yuugi offered, making no effort to step back. Unphazed by the sweat, he poked Seth’s stomach with a finger, just above the navel. “I find that answer vague and unconvincing.”

Mahaad reappeared, sticking a cool water bottle on Seth’s bicep. “Oh yeah?” Seth asked, pausing to take a hearty swig. From the corner of his eye he caught Yuugi’s eyes following a thin trickle of liquid that escaped in his haste, past his jaw and down the column of his throat to pool on the jut of his collar bone. Amused, Seth asked “What can I do to convince you, then?”

Yuugi swallowed, his apple bobbing with it and violet gaze fixed on his neck. “Mmm what?” A small hand drew a trail down the middle of Seth’s belly, following the dip of his abs. Yuugi absently toyed with the elaborate jewel on his belly button, caught between thumb and forefinger.

“Perhaps…” Seth tapped his chin to catch his attention, held his eye as he leaned down. “A demonstration?”

“Oh?” Yuugi’s hand opted for his wrist, effectively keeping his hand in place. “What do you propose?”

A feline grin tugged at Seth’s mouth, mirrored by Yuugi’s in faux-innocence. He leaned down the rest of the way, his free hand catching Yuugi by the waist as he rose on his toes to even the distance and meet him in a quick but firm press of lips.

They parted, but without stepping away from one another. “I don’t know,” Yuugi said, his small hand on Seth’s cheek, his fingers tucking stray hair behind his ear. “I’m unsure if I’m convinced.” He looked at Seth, a playful sparkle in his eyes that was all too familiar.

Two could play at this game. “In that case, allow me…” His hand dipped from Yuugi’s waist to the back of his thigh, bending his knees to get a good grip on his smaller lover and hoist him up in his arms. Yuugi followed with a gasp of surprise and practiced ease, his legs locking around Seth’s waist, thighs hugging Seth’s hips and his slim upper body snug against Seth’s chest. Yuugi caught his face with both hands and fit their lips together with no breath to spare, languid and warm, poking his tongue in Seth’s mouth in a brief, teasing invitation to play.

Seth spared a hand to flip off the thief – who was very loudly booing in every language he spoke – and accepted the challenge. His fingers bit into Yuugi’s thigh and he felt Yuugi squeeze his legs around his waist in return, tiny teeth catching on Seth’s bottom lip and tugging.

“Why don’t I take Bakura and meet you downtown?” Ryou asked the moment they came up for air.

Yuugi tilted his head, forehead lightly knocking into Seth’s. “Thanks babe, you’re a charm,” he told Ryou.

Ryou laughed and waved at Seth before turning to go. “Of course. Don’t go too crazy, daylight’s wasting!”

“Unbelievable,” the thief grumbled, loudly complaining about the drive even while being insistendly herded back through the hall.

“Love you!!” Yuugi shouted at Ryou’s back, returning his attention to Seth with the smile of a cat who got the cream. He linked his hands behind Seth’s neck, placing a butterfly kiss on his nose, then his lips, followed by a nibble. “Think you can carry me upstairs, tiger?”

“Any day,” Seth agreed, catching Yuugi’s mouth in another bruising kiss for the road.

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Note: Yuugi calls Ryou “babe” and nobody bats an eye. That’s just canon. qpp heartship anyone?

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[astralmaenad]

the jasper boys for the ship ask! sfw: 11 nsfw: 11 😏☕

11. Baths or showers? Together or separate? Any bubbles or bubble fights?

There’s.. a lot of people to consider here. Sorted by preference only, i’d say Seto and Mahaad are more shower people for the convenience of it while Atem and Seth could def soak for over an hour and not even think about what else they could be doing w that time. Responsibility who? Now Yuugi is def up for the bubbliest bubble bath but only w company -the more the merrier in that case. Even w the inevitable bubble fight. Especially w the inevitable bubble fight. (Seth whines about soap in his eye for two hours afterwards. Mahaad does little to kiss it better.) 

I think for that matter that they learn p fast that if they want to get anywhere they need to shower alone. def not w Atem after he was just woken up and would love to get grabby w the nearest boyfriend and sleep on him, not wash. And surely not w Yuugi or Seth at any time of day if they want to be in and out w no funny business. 

Now w that said, i love me some Seto and Mahaad showering together bc they’re exhausted and they’re kinda keeping each other awake and upright while saving time. They can go and crash that much sooner, right? (Plus, Seto gets to return the favor and take care of Mahaad for once which is always good and needed.) 

nsfw under the cut ;)

11. (nsfw) Favourite romantic gestures during sex/orgasm?

Oh boi. So. Atem loves to kiss his boos. Just wherever. Thighs, chest, neck, hands. Whatever he can reach, whatever he’s doing. Esp when they’re coming apart bc of him, he’s going to kiss every inch of their skin through it. But if he’s the one coming he wants lips on his own and that’s that (Seth doesn’t get to complain about a creak in his neck from being so suddenly dragged down. nope.)

Yuugi is more of a petting guy. He will trace his hands along their chests, hold onto an arm or link his fingers w whoever he’s currently engaged w. If we r gonna be honest soft isn’t what’s on his mind during these times, so let us preserve our relative sanity. 

Seth is all about using his mouth for foreplay. He will suddenly develop patience and drive the others crazy (Seto absolutely cannot stand it) by not doing anything but kissing them everywhere before they’ve even gotten started. Then again he will also try his damnedest to come together w his partner, and will hold on to said partner tightly during orgasm, chest to chest and face in neck. 

Seto sure likes to seem tough and distant but in reality all it takes is to loosen him up and tire him out a lil for the tenderness to come through. He secretly basks in every soft kiss or petting he receives and can be very careful in return. He will kiss their neck/jaw/collarbone/shoulder while they come and will hide his face by pressing his forehead to their chest/shoulder while he does. 

Now Mahaad, on the occasion that he does participate… If he’s only there to take care of another bf, it’s all about his partner. He will be careful and attentive and very very loving. Def a forehead/temple/face soothing kisses kinda guy. When it’s Atem he will kiss his palm and each finger knuckle by knuckle. When he is on the receiving end (w Atem, 98% of the time)he will usually come down from the high holding onto another bf’s hand (used to be Seth, but w the newest additions sometimes it’s Seto) and is def not averse to Seth’s very fiery and kinda reverent kisses while he comes. 

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Idk how much these are definitive romantic gestures and how much is just. about the general treatment of their boos but. Here u go. *shrug emoji* I had to cut it somewhere… right?