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cha-melodius · 3 months

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💙 For the ficlet game! 😘

💙 drunken kiss / tipsy (warghlbargl somehow this got to be 618 words do not perceive me. read all the kiss ficlets)

It wasn’t that Alex was against wine tours as a concept. He’s a bourbon and beer guy, and can think of plenty things he’d rather be doing on one of his few days off other than being carted around Long Island in a limo with nine strangers. He’d promised June that they’d do whatever she wanted for her 29th birthday, though, and the fall foliage and wineries tour was what she’d chosen. Most of the other people who’d signed up were women, including a group of four older women wearing t-shirts emblazoned with Sexy at 60! and three college girls who giggled every time he looked at them.

The last two tour participants were a pair of men who could not be more different—one bold and bright, with turquoise hair, pink sunglasses and a million-dollar smile, and the other quiet and reserved, wearing khakis and a simple blue button-down rolled to his elbows. His smile was smaller, rarer, but there was something about it that drew Alex in, that made him want to know more. June, Nora, and Pez—the bold one—had become thick as thieves immediately, which meant that Henry—the quiet one—had been pulled into their circle as well.

Four wineries in, they’re all tipsy and feeling good. Henry’s smiles have gotten broader and more frequent, partly from the wine but also because Alex has been entertaining himself by trying to pull as many of those smiles out of him as possible. The rush he gets when he receives one that’s wide enough to show Henry’s gums and crinkle the sides of his eyes is dangerously addictive, actually.

At the fifth winery, Alex sits across from Henry and crosses his legs under the table, reaching his foot out to slide along Henry’s calf. Just a brush at first, but expression on Henry’s face—his eyes darkening as his tongue darts out to wet wine-stained lips—emboldens Alex the next time.

Then Henry abruptly pushes his chair back and stands up. “Pardon me, I think I need some air,” he says, even though they’re sitting outside.

No one else bats an eye, and Alex would think he fucked up except Henry gives him a Look that is quite clearly an invitation. Alex isn’t entirely sure what excuse he gives, only that moment’s later he’s following Henry into a grape-leaf covered pergola. The moment he turns the corner he’s being grabbed by the arm and pressed up against the a wall, and then Henry’s inches away.

“I’m not usually one for doing this drunk, but Christ, you’re making it very hard not to kiss you,” Henry murmurs, his wine-soaked breath washing over Alex’s lips.

“Good thing I’m just tipsy,” Alex says, though that’s maybe stretching it. His head is swimming a little and he feels warm all over, though that might be the Henry of it all. He twines a hand in the front of Henry’s shirt and pulls him closer, until his body is pressed against Alex’s. Still, Henry hesitates. “C’mon, sweetheart. Make an exception.”

Henry laughs and nudges his face closer, brushing his nose against Alex’s. “Well. You are exceptional, love.”

Alex might whimper, but thank fuck Henry closes the gap between them before he makes a complete fool of himself. Henry’s lips are soft and he tastes like wine and fancy cheese, and Alex lets himself get lost in it for an amount of time he chooses not to think about.

Finally Henry pulls away, though not far. “Should we get back to the tasting?”

Alex slides a hand onto his waist, holding firm. “In a minute. I think I’ve had enough wine. What about you?”

In answer, Henry kisses him again.

#rwrb #red white and royal blue #rwrb fic #firstprince #firstprince fic #alex claremont diaz #henry fox mountchristen windsor #my fic #kiss ficlets

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crystalitecloudie · 2 years

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great places to hide in for sagau imposter aus

Stormterror's Lair/Dvalin's Nest/Old Mondstadt/whatever you wanna call it idrc:

great place to hide. let's be honest, the pathway to actually get there, even from the dawn winery area is LONG. annoyingly long. not that that really ever mattered in an imposter au, but it'll at least keep them off your trails for a while

"oh, the imposter is weakened! they wouldn't travel all that way, let alone only to stay in the same country and be killed by dvalin!"

oh yes they would

also there is a lot of rubble and hiding spots. if we're going by typical sagau stuff, the hilichurls would immediately come to your defense and give you shelter

they also know the territory way better than you do, so they could probably guide you to safe spots

lastly, I think dvalin would be on your side. venti too, actually. I think it's dumb how usually, venti is depicted as evil or "being forced to do it" in imposter aus

I actually don't ever think venti would ever reveal his identity to the people either. I think he'd sit back and watch the chaos, letting his people do what they want with their freedom or whatever, and would maybe start helping the reader once dvalin says "hey this imposter is the real creator"

Enkanomiya:

this one will take a bit of traveling, but depending on how far you are into the game, it'll already be unlocked. once it is, you can easily escape in through Watatsumi and hide among the darkness and islands

I feel like the floating rays and vishap thingies would be your friends. maybe this is how you meet the Abyss, too, since Enkanomiya is technically a part of the abyss

the floating rays are probably your transportation, but if anybody else happens to follow you in and hunt you down, they probably won't even be able to reach the islands at all

lastly, Enkanomiya is pretty unknown. 99% of teyvat's population probably doesn't even know it exists. overall, the greatest hiding spot I'd recommend on this list 👌

Vanarana:

this one is a common one. a lot of fanfictions already exists of it. but that's because ITS A GENIUS IDEA OKAY

it's literally like an alternate universe. If you know the harp tune, you can just live with the aranara for the rest of your life. it's like the chill faerie cottagecore life you always wanted!!!!!

AND each aranara tune is individual to each aranara. so other than the traveller knowing one, pretty much nobody knows the tunes

need I say more?

The Chasm:

this is another underrated one that I rarely see. it's dark and dangerous and spooky, and has lots of hilichurls for you to befriend

they can spend their last dying moments with the creator!! how fun!!!

also a great segway into becoming a part of the abyss

there are a lot more abyss lectors down here, so your protection would be even stronger

you could also stay with that mechanical worm thing that I forget the name of, but he's kind of intimidating

lastly, the chasm is pretty vast and hard to traverse, so people would have a hard time finding you

#genshin impact #genshin headcanons #genshin au #genshin sagau #genshin impact sagau #sagau #sagau impostor au #imposter au #vanarana #enkanomiya #stormterror's lair #the chasm #dvalin #venti

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inklore · 1 year

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—🍊. 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐔'𝐒 𝐎𝐔𝐓

this is not a writing challenge, this is just a list of summer au's that have been collecting dust in my google docs that i'm both sick of looking at, and also feel like for those who also really enjoy writing summery fics, could always use more inspiration or ideas for au's or scenario's (even if it's just smutty or fluffy blurbs).

please make note that anyone can use these for any fandom or character. it's literally for everyone, for whatever ship, gender, or verse. no one owns au's and everyone makes them their own and writes differently. so please do with the content below as you wish!!

you don't gotta tag me if you use one but would i love to read your beautiful work? hell yeah so feel free to if ya feel like it.

i separated each into categories + some might have added context or prompts because i have zero self control and like to be extra and add ideas onto things lmao.

hopefully someone finds these fun and helpful, happy writing my loves <3

LOCATION.

beach

ocean

ice cream parlor

lake town

ranch

summer camp

summer school

island

boat

fishing town

resort

the woods

national park

public pool

destination wedding

renaissance fair

lake house

bar

theme park

capecod

italy

winery / vinyards

country club

cruise ship

concert

RELATIONSHIP BASED.

brothers best friend ('unfortunately' spending the summer with your family)

neighbors au

exes back for the summer

bodyguard au (character a has to follow around reader whose some princess/rich girl on a vacation, bonus points if she's supposed to be on lockdown but refuses to stay at the hotel, even more bonus points if her parents sent her on this vacation as a rehabilitation for her bad habits)

best friends dad (you're spending the summer with your bestie and god her dads hot as hell)

mermaid x human

frat boy x good girl (last minute studying together before summer break, or maybe the frat is throwing a big grad party and reader decides to let loose for the first time in forever)

frat boy x sorority girl (it's giving rich hoes who can't stand each other who get caught doing something and have to do community service with each other alllll summerrrrr long, can you think of anything worse?!)

sitcom stars (they're both on some summer love show but fall for each other instead, or you're two celebs supposed to be fake dating on some mtv drama show in palm springs but you actually fall for each other)

park ranger x someone who thought going camping alone would be fun but oh shit i know nothing about the wilderness au

ex-best friends ex (a summer love but put revenge and 'we're only fucking because this friend screwed me over and it'll really show them' au anyone??)

lifeguard x parent au (or you saved my life let me repay you wink wink)

dads best friend

house sitter x house owner (or neighbor, or family member who came home early and wtf are you doing here and who are you?? or even the old i asked the neighbor to watch our house but also my wife wink wink)

babysitter who tags along on vacation with the family au

fake dating (for the summer)

friends to lovers was made for summer au's!!!

superhero x vigilante (nightly meet ups to keep the streets safe)

friends with benefits but only for the summer au

painter x muse

body found on beach x person who found them (+ the added bonus of the two of them working together to figure out wtf happened and how they got there)

sugar baby x sugar whathaveyou (free vacation? hell yeah)

roommates (renting a room for summer what could go wrong)

tour guide / local x tourist

camp counselor x parent of camper

friend group on a drama filled vacay au

the only single people at this resort for couples au

sad housewife x pool boy

DARK THEMED.

cult au

slasher au

hitchhiking gone wrong (or right)

monster au (summer is the perfect time to go exploring for the monster in the woods or the lake, ocean even, obviously)

haunted house au

ghost hunting au

hunter x prey (bonus points if they don't know they're being hunted until it's too late)

safe house au (gone wrong)

kidnapping au (it's giving 365 days but less shitty ok)

stranded au (on an island, in a creepy town, etc)

bestie's trip gone wrong au (the innocent looking guys at the pool who are gorgeous are actually super shitty and deadly omg, or the couple in the hotel room next to us are insane wow, or someone is killing us off...but it's someone within the friend group)

stuck in an abandoned amusement park au

INSPIRED BY.

grease au

dirty dancing au

x au (70s-80s pornstars au + added slasher element if ya wanna make it dark)

daisy jones & the six / rocker au (summer tour anyone?)

the white lotus (cheating au?? a couple hoping a vacation will fix their marriage, maybe even the whole shitty husband leaves you there and you fall for one of the resort workers)

50 first dates au (but make it 'i bet i can make you fall in love with me by the end of summer)

jurassic park au

i know what you did last summer au

friday the 13th au

the final girls au (aka you end up in your favorite movie and have to find your way out with a side of 'oh shit there's my fav character what if i stayed and made them fall in love with me instead', or go full final girls au and you're stuck in a cult horror movie and have to survive the night to get out of it)

outer banks / goonies au

schitt's creek au

romeo and juliet (1996) au

mama mia au (the prequeal tho aka boning a bunch of people and omg i'm pregnant who is the baby daddy tho??)

overboard au

OCCUPATIONS.

naturalist

farmers market vender

dog walker / dog sitter

dive bar singer

surfer

swim instructor

vet

journalist

camp counselor

author

cowboy

undercover pi

contractor

car wash attendant

lifeguard

gardener / landscaper

summer intern

tour guide

tutor

nanny

theme park owner

bartender

house sitter

summer farmhand

golf course caddy

sign-holder

movie theatre worker

uber driver

wedding photographer

hotel receptionist

RANDOM.

heatwave (how ever will we stay cool?)

shipwreck / stranded on an island au

rainstorm / hurricane au (stuck inside oh no what will we do??)

love triangle that shit

matchmaking au

love letters in a bottle au

drunken karaoke

kissing in the rain is top tier

workaholic letting loose au

(illegal) car racing au

road trip au

#feel free to add to this list if you wish #writing prompts #writer resources #fic au's #prompts #fic resources #au's #writing reference #fic help #resources !

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v4narana-w0nderl4nd · 2 years

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Aranara Mafia AU

-> Pt. 4

It's been 2 weeks since Inazuma city's downfall. All citizens have evacuated to either Watatsumi Island or deported.

In Vanarana, the aranara celebrate the downfall of another nation led by a sinful leader. So far, they've managed to hold 2 archons hostage.

To celebrate, they decide to buy some wine and more cigars.

For such a special occasion, of course they'd need the best wine available, so they go to Mondstadt and head directly to Dawn Winery.

Elzer notices that Dawn Winery's stock of wine has been running low constantly. It's been like this for the past few months, because of the hellish drought, grapes are rather hard to grow.

Despite this, Dawn Winery remains abundant in terms of wine. Until today, that is.

Today, 10 barrels of their best wine went missing, not a sound was heard, and not a single footprint or speck of dust was evident. The only clue they had was a trail of dendro energy.

Since then, every night, at least 5 barrels of wine went missing. Due to this, now there's a wine shortage. Now, wine can only be ordered through reservation, while the price was raised by 5×.

Because Venti misses being able to have wine everytime he comes, he decides to investigate possible locations of the missing wine.

All of the clues he has leads to Sumeru, the land of the Dendro archon, so he goes there.

It didn't take long for him to find dozens of barrels of wine, empty, in the middle of a forest.

But as he turned around to head back to Mondstadt, he was knocked out. He didn't get to see exactly what knocked him out, but all he saw before his vision faded to black was a green, tall radish with a stick.

When he woke up, he was also buried in tightly packed soil, with around 20 radishes, all similar-looking to the thing that knocked him out earlier, but this time, they're all drunk, which kind of explains why the entire forest reeks of alcohol.

He looks around to see both Morax and Ei, wondering how they were captured by a bunch of sentient cabbages.

Some cabbages water the three of them, while some sing and some slur and wobble around.

Taglist:

- @java-lava

Okay but fr how high is an aranara's alcohol

tolerance???

-> Pt. 4.5

-> Pt. 5

#aranara #genshin aranara #genshin au #genshin brainrot #genshin x reader #genshin x you #genshin imagines #sagau genshin #sagau impostor au #sagau villain au

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ariel-seagull-wings · 26 days

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HANK AND CARLY WEDDING QUESTIONS

@exoticb-utters @thealmightyemprex @water-god19 @a-roguish-gambit @justanotherconfusedman @knivxsanddespair

Imagine what music they would have? What food? Would it be outside? What kind of theme, if any, would they have?

Carly is a romantic storyteller, and when you pair her love for folklore, fairy tales and fantasy literature and movies with Hank’s love for the works of William Shakespeare, a Medieval-Renaissance Inspired Fairytale Wedding makes more than sense for the two.

The ceremony and reception are held in an old vineyard/winery/cidery located in the village of Jeffersonville, Sullivan County.

A gazebo outside provides the altar, while the interior of the winery serves as the main place for the reception.

The music would be provided by playing recording albums of Medieval and Renaissance music ensembles.

The food would be a banquet planned by Gambit, inspired by medieval and renaissance cuisine: Mixed Pickles, Cruste Rolle, Cabbage Chowder and ‘Departed’ Creamed Fish as Starter Snacks; Root Vegetable Soup, Spit Roasted Steak, Mushroom Pasties, Lamb Stew, Roasted Quail and Roasted Pork Shoulder and Shanks as Main Courses; Cherry Pottage, Rose Pudding, Cream Custard Tart and Walnut with Honey Ice Cream for Desserts, all accompanied by Mulled Wine and Cider.

Who would they invite?

Hank’s parents, Carly’s father, their mutual friend Alec Bohlson, Carly’s closest friends from her time as a patient from the Hospital for the Blind and her theater and puppetry work, and Hank’s friends he met in his adventures with the X-Men.

What season is it? Day or night? What colors do they wear?

During springtime, in the month of May, with the ceremony starting by day and the reception going till night time before the newlywed couple travels for their honeymoon on the next day. Blue and green are the predominant colors for decoration and party clothes, but there are elements of rainbow sprinkled throughout, specially in the flower arrangements.

Is it traditional or do they do something wild?

The ceremony is traditional, while the reception includes outside picnic games as less traditional forms of entertainment: a Three Legs Race, a Potato Sack Race, a Tug of War, Horseshoes and a Treasure Hunt.

Did they write their own vows? Who is the person marrying them?

They choose to exchange the traditional catholic wedding vows, and they are wed by the German monk Brother Johann, a friend of Kurt Wagner.

Are they wearing suits? Dresses? Something else entirely?

Carly's Ceremony Dress

Carly's Reception Dress

Hank and his Groomsmen

Bridesmaid's Dresses

Morph's Dress

What does their cake look like if they have one?

The wedding cake would be Naked Gingerbread Cake with Mascarpone Cream Cheese Frosting.

Does she throw the bouquet for someone to catch or does she pass out one flower to everyone to let everyone know they are worthy of love?

Carly passes one myrtle branch to every guest to show everyone is worthy of love.

Do they have a party afterwards? What music?

Yes, they have a party that starts with a collective Maypole Dance.

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Is it the wedding of their dreams or does something go awry?

Their friends from the X-Men take safety precautions so that no supervillain or anti-mutant bigots come causing trouble during the wedding.

Also! How is the kiss!? Do they smooch softly? Sweetly? Passionately? Does he dip her into a deep smooch? Is it a soft sweet peck?

Their friend Alec Bohlson holds a greenery garland between Carly and Hank's faces, and the newlyweds kiss through it.

What is their honeymoon like? Is it a stay at home one? Do they go somewhere exciting? How long is the trip? Or stay at a hotel? Or maybe a cute little cottage somewhere?

They take two months off to travel from Paris to Istanbul via the Orient Express, and from Istanbul they take a ship and sail to the Greek island of Hydra.

Does she take his last name or hers? Do they keep or hyphenate their names? Or maybe they both take on a whole new last name together!

Carly takes Hank’s surname, becoming Carly Anne McCoy.

How many kids do they have? What are their names?

They have twins: Leonard DeForest and Beatrice Constance.

Where do they live?

They live in a two story cottage house located in Bayville, Nassau County.

#wedding questions #x men #x men tas #x men the animated series #mutants #carly crocker #carly anne crocker #henry mccoy #henry phillip mccoy #hank mccoy #beast #harly #Youtube #x men 92 #x men 97

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nerdieforpedro · 8 months

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Wrong Beach and a Speedo

Part One of Two Hearts by the Ocean

This part is for general audiences - rating will depend on individual parts. Overall will be 18+ MDNI

Javier Gutierrez x Abigail (plus size OFC)

Main Masterlist / Two Hearts by the Ocean Masterlist / Javier Gutierrez Masterlist

Word Count: about 2.3k

Summary: Frustrated by her friends, Abigail is going to see one of the beaches on Mallorca. Her sense of direction fails her and she meets a man in a speedo. Javier needed a break from his current worries. The beach is picturesque and so is the beginning of their story.

Warnings: mildly annoying friends, rich guy horrible cousin problems, meet-cute, that speedo, FLUFF, they're sweet okay?!

Notes: I've actually had this in my WIP folder since October of last year. I really have wanted to write for sweet Javi G and finally the right idea came along. Since it's winter I really want to be on a beach somewhere. Soaking in some sun and finding Javi in a speedo. A lovely summer romance. 🥰 I have a lovely mansion in delulu land.

Cobblestone streets, rolling waves on beaches, beautiful vistas from atop hills; this was Majorca, Spain. There was so much to see and do on a girls’ trip there. But Abigail’s friend group was more preoccupied with the nightlife and wineries. Wine didn’t taste like sweet grape juice and she wasn’t too keen on being in a club, she didn’t even go clubbing at home. Why do that when there’s so much to explore?! These heifers hadn’t even been to the beach. She did not come all the way to a beautiful island off of Spain to be inside partying all the time, some of the time sure but not all the time.

Abigail was a round girl, larger belly than butt that hung a little, wide thighs, arms that waved after she stopped doing so and a round face. She believed she was cute, she wouldn’t say sexy, but cute and she felt even more so in her red one-piece bathing suit with white polka dots. It also had a short skirt that accentuated what little butt she did have. She had a large yellow sun hat and put on her white cat eye sunglasses following the resort map to the beach. She brought her tote bag which had her phone, wallet, sunscreen, books, beach towel and towel to dry off and a water bottle. She also carried a beach chair that had an umbrella attached to it. Abigail always liked to be well prepared even if it looked and was cumbersome. She trotted down to the beach and set herself up, sitting in her chair that she placed on her beach blanket and stretched her legs out. She was watching and water and sky meet each other on the horizon as waves crashed lightly before her. It was stunning and looked like a postcard.

“This is perfect. I’m so glad I finally made it here.” A serene smile came over her face, she cracked the spine on her erotic thriller that she brought with her, ‘The PI that Fucked around and found out.’

Javier was fed up with Lucas sticking around so long this time, they had argued again about Javi’s scripts and his Nic Cage shrine. Lucas wanted him to spend the money and make like a party boy so he did, what was the problem? He didn’t like guns and very violent things like his cousin, he didn’t need to feed into any machismo by being any sort of tough guy. Thanks to Lucas, Gabriella had really quit this time and left the country, who was gonna help manage the estate now? Lucas and his friends had made one too many passes at her, she shot the man in the balls and now she was in the wind. Did Javi know where she was? No and even if she did, he wouldn’t tell his cousin a damn thing.

The Majorcan party boy needed to relax and the ocean did that for him, despite all the chaos his cousin caused, the ocean and Nic cage movies were constants in his life. Javier donned his white and navy speedo and asked the chef to help him put sunscreen on his back, he slipped him a few hundred for it because it was not in his job description. Javier just had his towel, shades and a longing to be in the water.

He happened to spy something new at his beach though. A blue umbrella chair, and thick caramel legs extending from under it. Javi knew he hadn’t been at the beach but a few minutes so he shouldn’t be hallucinating right now, right? He figured he should just let the person know that this was a private beach and you can’t just come in here, but he looked past the stone wall that surrounded his estate and noted that the fence labeled private property had been removed, when did that happen and why didn’t he not know about it? Is Lucas messing with him? Would he go that far? Even the beach? The aspiring screenwriter expected to see one of his cousin’s goons and not…an attractive pair of legs, likely belonging to a woman he assumed.

Javier walked over to the umbrella repeating, “Hola! Perdón, señorita? Hola! (Hello! Excuse me, Miss! Hello!)” several times with no response. He walked around to the front of the umbrella and roughly waved after being frustrated but it melted away when he saw her. “Oh! Ah…perdón una diosa (a goddess).” Javi simply stared at the woman before him. She had a large hat on and sunglasses but she had a round adorable face to match her soft body and those dense thighs. Her delicate hands set the book down and removed her AirPods. She looked up and removed her sunglasses exposing honey eyes that appeared to be confused.

“Buenas tardes señor (Good afternoon sir). Pasa algo (Is there anything going on?) Estaba sentado leyendo (I was sitting and reading).” She responded; she said the words correctly but seemed to have an issue rolling her tongue. Spanish was not likely her first language which meant she may be a tourist. Javier knew of a resort that had a beach on its property, but why was she here?

“Muy bien (Very good) señorita. Hablas Ingles (Do you speak English)?” Javier asked with his smile still wide though his praise of her may have extended to what he saw before him as well as her proficiency in Spanish. He heard her chuckle and stood from her chair, she dusted her bottom off and returned his smile.

“Sí (Yes). Ah yes I do. I’m sorry, I did practice some basic phrases but I’m not past the colors, stores and family yet. Um,” Abigail explained. She wasn’t exactly sure what to do. He seemed nice, definitely handsome and she was drawn to him. She crossed her arms over her stomach and held her forearms, her very obvious anxious tell. “My name is Abigail. Are you here to enjoy the beach too?” Javier’s smile changed to a grin and nodded.

“Yes señorita Abigail. I regret to tell you that you are on a private beach. My private beach.” He stated, not menacingly but the look on Abigail’s face told him that it was received poorly.

“No, this should be the resort beach. I walked from just over there.” She pointed to where the fence was suspiciously gone. Javier sighed as he followed her finger to that area as well. He pondered and considered asking her to leave, though when he turned back to tell her this, she was bent over rummaging through her tote bag looking for her map. Javier stared at her rear and his eyes went wide. He is first and foremost a gentleman so he looked away…after sneaking a lingering peek.

Abigail finally retrieved the map and pointed to her resort and the path she walked to the beach. Javier was thankful that she didn’t seem to notice and looked at the map with her.

“Señorita, the map is the wrong way. The beach that belongs to the resort is to the right and not the left.” Javier pointed out, taking the map and turning it the opposite direction, he set it in her soft hands and exhaled deeply. He chuckled as she stared at it, he could picture smoke coming out of her ears.

“I…this is worse than that time I got lost finding my own car from the airport…” Abigail sighed, her poor sense of direction had prevailed again. She weakly smiled at Javier and then frowned. He was being very nice about some weird lady on his property. This beautiful man in a speedo. She wanted to poke his belly and see if he would giggle. He looked like he would, his face was so expressive. “I-I’m sorry for trespassing. I didn’t even realize I was. It was just really wonderful to have a calm day at the beach.” Her eyes led back to the water, it was quiet here, not full of bumbling tourists and crying children, but it was not hers to enjoy. Noticing the longing look she had toward the seas, Javier had an idea, rather a suggestion.

“Señorita Abigail, you’re more than welcome to stay on the beach for the time being. I’m glad you were able to find peace here.” Javier started, her face snapped back to his with a wide smile. He continued, “Do you have any food allergies or dishes you’re opposed to eating? While we relax out in the sun, I can ask my chef to make us lunch.” His hand extended and took a hold of hers that wasn’t holding the map, she didn’t shy away from the touch but she wasn’t expecting it either nor was she expecting to be offered a meal by the very person who came to tell her that she was on his property.

“No food allergies. Are you sure? Oh, I don’t think you gave me your name.” She recalled, no, he had not, she knew she wasn’t good with names but she felt she wouldn’t forget his. His thumb pressed into the soft flesh of the back of her hand slightly, feeling it bounce.

“My name is Javier Gutiérrez. Please call me Javi mi diosa.” In his excitement upon meeting her, he left his name out, thinking it not at all important when speaking to the crimson and caramel clad beauty before him.

“Javier…Javi. Okay, I got it.” Abigail muttered to herself, though Javi overheard and was delighted. “Lunch sounds delightful. I’m not hungry now, but I will be in a bit.” She explained, Javier released her hand and sped toward his expansive home yelling,

“I’ll be right back señorita Abigail! Do not spirit away anywhere!” Javier yelled kicking up sand as he ran toward his home. He informed his chef to prepare lunch for two along with a little something for dessert, whatever he had around. It dawned on Javier that his guest may not want to eat in her bathing suit. His golf cart could take her back to the hotel and bring her back for lunch. He informed one of the maids to prepare a room for her and to leave for the day. Maybe she would stay, maybe not, but he would be prepared either way. Javier wondered what movies Abigail may want to watch, everyone has at least one favorite move, what was hers? He grabbed a white button up shirt and threw it on quickly, not bothering to close it up. If she wanted to freshen up, she’d likely want to do so where had her clothes. Javier also reasoned that at least having a shirt would be better than showing up to the resort in just a speedo.

Abigail stood looking over the water after folding her beach chair and towel. The cerulean waves crashed along the shore and she had a serene smile on her face. It truly was beautifully breathtaking. She didn’t hear the jovial man’s steps behind her, a strong gust of wind blew her hat and it started to get away. Javier stretched and grabbed the brim of the hat, he pulled it to his toned chest and held it until the wind calmed. A beaming smile was across his face as he stepped in front of Abigail.

“Perdón (excuse me) Señorita Abigail. Tu sombrero está a salvo. (Your hat is safe).” Javi stretched out his arms and raised them, placing the hat on her head and tipping it up at an angle so her face was fully visible.

“Gracias (Thank you) Javier.” Abigail smiled shyly, placing her hand over Javi’s on her hat. They were warm from the sunlight, he brought a hand to her face to cup it, but let it hover.

“Is it alright if I touch your face Señorita Abigail?” Javier questioned softly, she nodded and dropped her hands, letting them rest at her sides.

“Only if you call me Abigail or Abby rather. Señorita is a bit too formal.” A smile graces her face as his sun-kissed hand cupped her face with his thumb outlining her soft cheek. She couldn’t resist reaching for the hand still at his side and holding it. The moment appeared surreal as they stood, the crashing of the waves behind them, with another soft breeze in the air.

“Señ- Abby, did you want to come to lunch as you are now? Or travel back to your hotel to change. I find myself fine with either option you choose.” The chocolate haired man explained, leaving Abigail to decide. It would be best to freshen up before going to his home which looked to be enormous. A squeeze of his hand and a nod confirmed that she heard him.

“I’ll go and freshen up before our meal. I shouldn’t be long Javier.” Her voice was calm as he led her to his golf cart. She was curious why he was leading her to the golf cart, but he quickly explained that he would drive her to her resort, help her unload her beach belongings. Javier joked that he came prepared with his shirt which made her chuckle as he carried her bag and chair despite her instance that she could carry one of them but he refused to let her as he put them in the golf cart.

Together, they made the short drive to her resort where Javier suggested that Abby should have his number to be able to text him and let him know when she was ready for him to pick her up for lunch. Had he not had such a warm smile and gentle touch, Abigail would have said no. Javier, however, had walked her to her room on the fourth floor of the resort and his hand touched the middle of her back as they walked inside and spoke briefly about what she had seen on the island already and still wanted to see. She ended up watching him as he left her room and made his way down the hallway, waving to her as the elevator doors closed.

“Hasta leugo mi diosa (See you later my goddess).”

Part Two

Peeps who got lost and found that speedo 😎: @innerpersonunknown @trulybetty @tinytinymenace @maggiemayhemnj @megamindsecretlair @angelofsmalldeath-codeine @grogusmum @secretelephanttattoo @mysterious-moonstruck-musings @morallyinept @lady-bess @readingiskeepingmegoing @missladym1981 @avastrasposts @ramblers-lets-get-ramblin @gasolinerainbowpuddles @i-own-loki

#A Nerdie fic #pedro pascal characters #fanfiction #pedro pascal #pedro pascal fanfiction #javier gutierrez #javier gutierrez fluff #Javier Gutierrez x plus size ofc #two hearts by the ocean

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senanatheskenana · 2 years

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Genshin Guys’ Voice Line About Your Death

Kaeya

“What... No- that can’t be right... There must have been a mistake- i’ll go and ask jean myself, im sure she’ll put our worries at ease. No, im not in denial, i-i just think you’re wrong! You have to be.“

Diluc

“I’m still not completely at peace with their... absence. The winery is far too big now and i find it hard to sleep at night without them. But i try my best to keep going for them. It feels marginally better now that i’ve avenged them.“

Venti

“I almost took their form but once i looked at my reflection i found it too painful. I don’t want to be constantly reminded that everything i love leaves... i dont want to move on, i want them back... “

Albedo

“It’s already been a week. Most people would experience a decrease in grief by now. And yet i feel just as horrible as i did when i was first told... I see their face in every drawing, and hear their voice in every storm- it’s torture. “

Xiao

“I don’t wanna talk about it. It feels like if i do i’ll explode. You can join me, but please don't ask me about it while we walk. I don’t want to think about what i’ve lost...“

Tartaglia

“You know, i never thought i’d ever find someone as perfect as them... I fell in love, I brought them to my family... And now, i have to tell them that (Y/N) is never coming back again.“

Zhongli

“I came to terms with the deaths of my friends. I learned to accept the things that cannot be prevented... And yet it still hits me like a landslide and i feel myself being buried alive by my grief. I’m still not sure if i want to pull myself out.“

Kaedehara Kazuha

“Many people believe that once you die your spirit will take the form of a bird. I always promised that when i died, my soul would follow (Y/N) wherever they went in the world. I can only hope their soul will find me soon... Oh, would you look at that, it’s a dove, what is it doing all the way out here, i wonder.“

Thoma

“You know sometimes i still make two plates at breakfast. And i still sleep on the right side of the bed because the other side is theirs. Half of the closet is theirs, half of the garden is theirs- half of me is still theirs, even now...“

Arrataki Itto

“Woah, woah, woah! That’s a pretty heavy joke... Hehe... You- You are joking. Right? Please tell me you’re joking...“

Gorou

“Watatsumi Island buried a brave soldier today. The resistance lost a fighter, we all lost a friend... And i- i lost the only thing i had. You guys head off, i’ll stay here a little longer.... I need to collect myself.“

Kamisato Ayato

“Have you ever tried to keep water in your cupped hands? No matter how hard you try, it will leak, and eventually there will be nothing left. That is how i feel. No matter the effort i spend to keep face, i feel myself showing through the cracks.“

Tighnari

“My kind mate for life. When we find the one, we stay together for as long as time permits, and we love completely and as passionately as we can. Unfortunately i do not believe that any amount of time would have been long enough for me to have accepted their death.“

Cyno

“It’s quiet now. No one laughs at my jokes- there's no jokes for me to laugh at. I’m not even sure if i can think normally anymore. I’m thinking of resigning once again. I need to think about things.“

Scaramouche

“All you humans are weak... But, not- not (Y/N). For the first time i think i understand that love and kindness don't make you weak, but using that to your own advantage does. So i’ll hunt out every one of those bastards and make them beg for death. Then we’ll see who’s weak.“

#genshin headcanons #genshin impact fluff #genshin imagines #genshin impact angst #genshin imapct #genshin impact headcanons #genshin impact imagine

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anamoon63 · 8 months

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Thank you to @nocturnalazure, @kimmiessimmies and @marcishaun for the question! 😘❤️I decided to answer in one post and with only one sim because I'm having a bit of a busy weekend, I had a small window of time to sit down and do this and I really didn't want to leave anyone behind, so I hope that's not a problem. 😉

TONY LANGERAK

I'm sure nobody expected this, but Tony Langerak was my first ever favorite sim, 'favorite' being understood as a sim you can't stop playing with and that also has its own story. So for this time and in answer to my dear three mutuals who asked me this question, I am going to list 5 facts about my beloved Tony. 💙

THE FACTS:

Fact # 1

Tony Langerak is not technically an OC of mine because he was born in game, but his looks and personality are totally my creation. As his last name says, he is descended from the Langeraks of Sunset Valley; he's Dustin's great grandson and Parker's grandson. He was born in Hidden Springs, then he migrated to Starlight Shores, then back to Hidden Springs, and finally settled in Island Paradise. He has a twin brother, Mike; they are not really identical but if you dress and style them alike, they will look very similar! (BTW, Mike is married to the famous singer Miranda Cho, sister of another famous singer Michelle Cho, both Dale' Cho's aunts. This is where the Langerak and Cho families meet!). Tony is and adult (around the middle 40s), and belongs to generation four of The Kamels of Hidden Springs (One gen before the Cho Brothers). In addition to having a twin, Tony has two older sisters who are also twins, Kamillah and Lillian. And a brother older than all of them, Kurt.

Fact #2

Tony didn't go to college; his dream was to be a writer (Illustrious Author). To pursue it, he moved to Starlight Shores with his twin brother and the two of them worked hard to get to the top. It was there that Tony met his first wife, outstanding acrobat Cassandra Steele. His stay at Starlight Shores didn't last long though, as he became an explorer and traveled all around the world to get relics to sell, making money very quickly. His aspiration then changed drastically, now his desire was to have a Private Museum, which he eventually achieved. Also, after getting practically all the treasures he could in his adventures around the world, Tony managed to achieve his primary aspiration which was to become a famous writer. He began writing about his travels, and then he continued with novels of all genres, including an autobiography.

Fact #3

In terms of skills, Tony is quite talented and multifaceted, not only mastering writing but also painting, sculpting, and in his spare time, he plays the drums. He's a seasoned traveler and explorer, he's a professional diver, he's an expert in martial arts, and he practices meditation. Additionally, and thanks to Jeannine, he knows all the secrets of nectar making, has his own vineyard and wine cellar, and, of course, he has his own winery in his vacation home in France.

Fact #4

Today, Tony leads a fairly peaceful life, but it wasn't always easy, it may have been full of successes, but it was also full of failures, mainly his love life, which was quite chaotic. He married very young to Cassandra Steele, but during their marriage, on one of his trips to Champs Les Sims, he met Jeannine Lambert with whom he had an affair that later turned into a steady romance. For a while, Tony led a double life, being unfaithful to Cassandra (perhaps due to his commitment issues). When he finally confessed to Cassandra about his affair with Jeannine, she asked him for a divorce. Tony begged her for a long time to forgive him, but Cassandra wouldn't budge, and they ended up separating. The post-divorce period was a very dark time for Tony, during which he drank himself into an alcoholic. It was difficult for him to get out of it, but he finally did and, once sober, he made the heartbreaking decision to forget Cassandra forever and propose marriage to Jeannine.

Fact #5

Jeannine was not Tony's only romance. After his divorce from Cassandra, Tony had several other affairs, including a marriage with Mia Azul, the red-haired mermaid from Island Paradise; a more or less long relationship with Aislara Alvarez with whom he had a son; and even a steamy affair with Adaeze Min in Shang Simla. But all that is already behind him (apparently), he is now happily married to Jeannine and lives with her and their four children in Island Paradise. Jeannine has been trying to convince him to move permanently to their house in Champs Les Sims, but Tony is not sure, as he is very attached to the island. Recently Cassandra called him and asked him to meet to discuss an undisclosed matter, will she come back to disrupt Tony's life again, or will she let him finally enjoy his peaceful marriage with Jeannine? We will see!

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Additional note: Tony and Cassandra's story has been on hiatus for like two years or more now, but it's still going on in my imagination, lol. I hope to resume it soon.

Additional note 2: I know the answer to this ask was supposed to be only 5 facts, but you know, I'm a compulsive storyteller, plus when I start talking about my sims there's no stopping me, so they weren't really 5, but more like five groups of many. 😋

I have much, much more to say about Tony, but this will be all for today. Thank you all for reading this far! 😊💗

#ask post #ask me anything #answering asks #the sims 3 #the sims 3 gameplay #sims 3 stories #tony langerak #los sims de ana #anamoon63 sims

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dutybcrne · 3 months

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Kaeya: Diluc gets rid of things he doesn’t need anymore…with how much he resents me, I must be no different-

Diluc:

Never banned Kaeya from the tavern, even with their History and how much Kaeya pesters him there nor makes any moves to

Kept every single letter Kaeya wrote to him while in Snezhnaya, which was also the vast majority correspondence penned by one person he kept in the Winery's stash (every Letter in Beautiful Handwriting/Hidden Strife Event)

Kept the fucken vase Kaeya used on a whim to give his Vision back in, even if it did NOT match the decor of the Winery (Genshin Manga/Venti SQ/Kaeya Hangout)

Was extremely patient with Kaeya accusing him of casting aside Crepus' legacy in response to him telling Kaeya to drink responsibly (Venti SQ)

In that same dialogue, was more in disbelief/offended that Kaeya seemed to believe he would ever think of callously throwing him out than by Kae's comment abt Crepus of all things (Venti SQ)

Stayed with Kaeya on the island the entire time, no matter how much they bickered, even though he could have gone after one of the others or even taken off on his own like they did instead (Midsummer Island Adventure)

Was genuinely surprised/touched when Kae revealed he thought fondly of their childhood days gathering seashells (Echoing Tales)

Let himself get arrested for Kaeya’s harebrained scheme to save a little girl Luc didn't even know about previously, and RIGHT after Kaeya outright accused HIM of being the murderer too (Genshin Manga)

Gave Kaeya a free drink without being asked when he came to visit him to deliver the aforementioned vase after the scheme was complete (Genshin Manga)

Never refuted Kaeya's claim that Dawn Winery was his home too, nor Kae's claims that people had every right to visit 'home' during festival seasons (Weinlesefest)

Let Kaeya score free booze for the Knights to distribute for the Weinlesefest to help better their image, that Lisa specifically sent Kaeya to ask of Diluc bc she KNEW Diluc wouldn’t say no to him (Weinlesefest)

Expressed he would have Elzer speak with Hertha bc Kaeya mentioned the Knights' financial situation as an afterthought, despite how much Diluc dislikes the Knights (Weinlesefest)

Got moody bc Kaeya didn’t want to stay for dinner and IMMEDIATELY jumped at the chance to make Kaeya stay when Addie intervened to insist (Weinlesefest)

Lets and NEVER stops the servants from referring to Kaeya as ‘master’ too (They do so freely in front of him in Weinlesefest & Kaeya Hangout in particular)

Was perfectly okay with Kaeya staying at the Winery when he left, even after their dispute (Letter with Clear Handwriting/Hidden Strife)

Always remembers every single one of Kaeya’s silly excuses to try and get free wine out of him, and teases him for forgetting which he’s already used & precisely how long ago he did (Kaeya Hangout)

Is said, by Elzer, to in fact be completely fine with Kaeya stealing drinks from the Winery, even if he outwardly complains abt it (Kaeya Hangout)

Solemnly asks about Kaeya when he thinks Kaeya already left, and unpromptedly talks him up to Traveler in regards to Kae's own ability to the Winery (Kaeya Hangout)

#//The fact that this list is so LONG speaks for itself jdngft #//Fruits of my research for a Thing I'm writing and I just #//cjkbrdg #☆ ┆ ( .ooc. );#//I think my favorite detail is Luc getting pissy Kae didn’t want to stay and dine during Weinlesefest; like bro #//What did you THINK he was gonna do when you greeted him so coldly compared to Traveler djfbfb #//Luc is SO doting and Kae’s just #//‘Hm he’s changed too much since we were kids…he’s gonna throw me out of his life as easy as he sold our childhood home-‘#//I still find it so funny that THAT was Kae’s tirade of a response to Luc telling him to drink responsibly #//Like #//mans fucken ESCALATED that so gottdam fast #//Kae feels uncertain in his own hangout abt going to the Winery when Luc is there; when the man was prolly happy to see him stop by #//Moody yes; but then you talk to Luc AFTERwards; and he’s asking if Kae left yet like he didn’t actually WANT him to #//The mixed fucken messages; I swear to fucken god #//My goddamn clowns #//Their fight made difficult for them both to communicate things at times; but it's ironically KAEYA who finds it the hardest #//KAEYA who can smoothtalk his way through practically anything and can seemingly handle people & tough situations with such ease #//Meanwhile Diluc is continuously showing his care the best way he knows how via these indirect/wordless gestures #//Also can we give props to how Luc didn't even WANT to admit he kept the vase in Venti SQ but outright TELLS Kae he kept it in his Hangout #//The GROWTH. That or Luc's getting real tired of Kae acting like he doesn't care/want him around mdfbfkgf #//He's so fucken doting; I C R Y #//Such good big bro #//Weinlesefest's things will forever my faves tho kjgf #//'Surely you wouldn't DREAM of DISAPPOINTING ADELINDE?' Oh I bet Addie wouldn't be the ONLY one so disappointed by Kae not staying ngvsfdg

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limokingnewyork · 2 years

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l0serloki · 2 years

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can you write about a cute vacation with the genshin boys? childe, ayato, thoma, anyone else you want? :)

Vacation HCs with Genshin Boys!

(Childe, Ayato, Thoma, Diluc)

CW : GN!Reader, pet names

A/N : TODAY IS THE DAY GUYS!!!!! I’ve been saving and grinding so long to pull Childe. I’m legit counting down the minutes. I don't wanna wait D:

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Childe :

Childe will take you anywhere!!

I feel like he would prefer to go Mondstadt and see Dragonspine as well

The two of you go and see Dragonspine, he even gets to fish (just cheer him on, he loves feeling all handy)

He takes you to see the Winery as well (you guys don’t get too close though, he doesn’t want the ‘Tomato’ on your asses)

He’s going to find the best shops, restaurants, etc and plan out the perfect days

He’s not a super planner and goes with the flow, so it’s not overbearing

“We have to make our time good while we are here! Point out anything you like.”

He’s going to buy the two of you some souvenirs, and some for Tonia and Teucer!!

“It’s so cold here.” You shivered out as Childe’s hands rubbed up and down your arms. “It’s not that bad, baby. Just wait till we visit back home! Then you’ll know true cold.” You could only scoff - this wasn’t true cold? “I think you’re just crazy, Ajax. As much as I love you and enjoy the snow, I think this is my fair share for today.” You mumbled out, feeling as if your limbs would fall off at any moment.

The two of you made your way down from Dragonspine, finally feeling the warm breeze of Mondstadt grace your figure.

“Feeling a bit less cold?” Childe questioned and you only nodded, his hand tugging you over the small hill. You were met face to face with a lovely manor and vineyard. You hadn’t seen many like this before, the architecture breathtaking.

“Wow, that's beautiful!” You voiced, Childe humming in agreement. “Yeah! That’s Dawn Winery. It’s owned by Diluc Ragnvindr. Operates almost all of Mondstadt’s wine. I’d stay and give you a tour but he's not too fond of Fatui.”

Childe and you finally made it back to the city, looking around the stalls one last time. He picked out a ‘few’ little trinkets to send back home, arms covered in bags.

“Let's get back to the hotel. Gotta make sure we get some rest before tomorrow! It’s such a pleasure to do this with you.” Childe leaned in to cover your face in tiny smooches, his lips smothering you.

“Yeah yeah! Save it for the hotel, lover boy.” You could only grin at his childlike enthusiasm, his pace quickening.

This week would be great.

Ayato :

You want to go on a vacation? Okay, let him get time off!

He talks to Ayaka and handles everything,, telling you to be ready to leave in the morning

The two of you take a little boat over to Watatsumi Island, pulling on shore

You met Gorou, Ayato’s friend through Yae Miko, and he showed you all a few pretty places

The two of you had a little picnic next to a waterfall, the pearls and and flora making the moment even better

“This was an amazing idea, dear. It’s so nice to get away and see you so happy. I love you.”

“The boat ride is almost over, love. I’ve got our stuff. If you feel sick, just hold on to me.” Ayato’s hand graced your thigh, rubbing soothing circles. You could only nod at the affection, excited to be on the island.

You had heard a lot about it from Heizou and some of Ayato’s friends but never got around to making a trip. That is, until you brought it up to Ayato. He had swiftly made arrangements after hearing your pleas and told you to, “Expect only the best.”

Soon after docking, you were met with the island's general. Ayato appeased him with pleasantries and the two of you were on your way. You had stopped at the little house to drop off your stuff and then left, Ayato ensuring it was for a good reason. You walked for what felt like forever, awe inspired by the beautiful scenery. You had never seen anything like it in your life, the pastel hues painting a vivid picture.

The two of you pulled up on what had to be the best view yet. There was a raging waterfall aligned with pearls and vegetation, making it look surreal. The shining gleam almost blinded you, eyes meeting that of your lovely boyfriends.

“This is beautiful, Yato!” He leaned down to press a kiss against your scalp, as his arms wound you into an embrace.

“I thought you would enjoy it. That’s why I had General Gorou make us a little picnic.” You could only feel your heart swell at the effort. Ayato truly loved you and this would be a memory the two of you would keep forever.

Thoma :

When you tell Thoma about a vacation he gets stressed

“I can’t leave Ayato and Ayaka! I don’t know where we could go.”

He comes back a few days later and tells you to pack a little bag

“I know I said we couldn’t but.. I got some tickets to a festival. Ayato was kind enough to rent us a house nearby.”

The two of you visit a cute little music festival in Inazuma, and Thoma buys you some merch after!!

He makes sure to take lots of photos/videos to remember (and to show Ayato & Ayaka when you get back)

“This was so fun Y/N, thank you for getting me out. I’ll have to plan another outing for the future!”

When Thoma turned down your request for a vacation, you thought that was it. That was until he came home soon after, tickets waving in his hands. He had told you about a musical festival that Ayato booked for the two of you, all expenses paid. To say you were excited was an understatement. By the time the two of you were leaving, Thoma had to calm you down.

“Babe, we will be there soon! I know you’re excited to get out - I am too! We both have to stay focused on these directions.”

Soon enough, the two of you were jumping around in a crowd, music blaring. Thoma’s arm was wrapped around your side as the two of you moved with the music.

“This is so fun! I’m so glad to have this time with you!” Thoma leaned down to kiss your cheek, hand squeezing your frame.

“I’m glad to be here too! Thank you for doing this.” You could only smile. You knew it was hard for Thoma to leave work, so you knew he truly loved and valued you.

Diluc :

Diluc has to go make some deals in Liyue and asks if you would like to join

He takes care of business quickly and then you two walk around the city

He gets some nice jewelry for you as a ‘vacation present’, it's for your dates too!

The two of you stop for a nice dinner date next to the ocean and just chat

“This has been such a breath of fresh air, my love. Thank you for coming with me.”

The breeze was nice as you walked down Liyue’s dock. You were glad for Diluc asking you to come with, it had been a long time since he even took a break. His meetings went steady and now the two of you had the next few days to yourselves.

“The water is pretty here. See that boat over there? If it interests you, I could get us tickets.” Diluc pointed to a beautifully designed boat, galavanting on the crystal sea. “It is very nice. I will do whatever you wish, my flame.” Your hand graced his cheek as he leaned down to meet your lips. The kiss was quick but full of love, his arm wrapping around your waist.

“Let us think about our week at dinner. I bet you are starving.” His warm hand pulled you alongside, making your way to a lovely date for the night.

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dragons-ire · 1 year

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The Two Brothers

(as told at and for Bel Canto Winery - @wine-xiv)

Before this place was the winery it is today - before it was an opera house, even - it was just a bare expanse of tidepools and sandbar. A little higher up, maybe a few trees and grasses to keep the entire island from washing out with the tide.

Until one day, a pair of brothers rowed over from the mainland. The eldest was called Merlgeiss, and his younger brother: Keltanth.

They'd heard there was a fortune, you see, buried somewhere on the dunes. And so they'd brought supplies and shovels, and a dream they'd packed for themselves in the bottom of their rucksacks, of becoming wealthy men.

So when they hit ground, they made camp, and got up at first light with their shovels to dig. And dig they did, from sunrise to sunset. For sennights at a time, until their hands were cracked and blistered and their backs stiff and stooped. And at night, they ate hardtack and the freshwater they caught with the rain, and in the morning they began again.

They never found the pirate's buried hoard that had brought them there. Not in gold and jewels, at least. But they dug in the earth, and they turned over the sand all through the winter until the loam underneath began to show.

And in the spring, they readied their shovels again, only to stop as they saw something winding through the soil that wasn't seagrass or the roots of a tree.

Just a wild La Noscean grape vine, struggling for the sun. The seeds washed in by the sea, or carried there by some bird.

They knew then that, with some work, they'd found something just as good as gold.

It was several more long seasons of toiling before anything came of it. One single vine that turned into two, and three, and at last rows of them, green and purple in the sunlight. The first harvest, pressed and crushed and storedin the first barrel that's said to have been fashioned from the planks of the rowboat that had first carried them to the shore.

And when they decanted that first bottle, they knew that this had to be the treasure they had come seeking.

In the years before the Calamity, the two brothers' vintages were widely known up and down the coast. Pirate lords and rich merchants alike paid well to have bottles in their larders. The famous culinarians in the city competed to invent dishes to pair with them. And the brothers' made enough fortune that they could bring in workers to till the fields, and builders to build casks as well as buildings to house everyone. Before long, they had more money than they could count by themselves.

But as their fortune and fame grew, it seemed to eat away at the simple camaraderie that had brought them here in the first place. That which had seen them through all those days and nights of hardship eroded just as a seacoast will if it has nothing planted in it to keep it fast.

The workers would say, later, how they'd heard the pair quarreling late at night. Their raised voices constantly bickering about something - about the money, the business and what to do with it. The most anyone could report was that they disagreed about the place's future. One of them wanted to sell it and settle to an easy life. The other thought they were only at the beginning of what they could gain.

Unfortunately, the argument never resolved itself. One morning, the workers who rose early found the body of the eldest brother, Merlgeiss, lying on the sand, half-carried out by the tide. His body bore the marks of a violent struggle. The crabs and the gulls had already started to move in.

Not a day later, the Yellowjackets picked up Kelthanth, the younger brother, wearing his elder brother's jacket, trying to book passage out of Wineport with nothing but gil in his luggage. Whatever happened, he refused to say, but his guilt was plain to anyone looking. He went to the hangman without breathing a word as to why.

It wasn't so long after that that the Calamity washed the entire place out to sea. The rich earth was re-settled in the years afterwards. An opera house, and then, by some grand coincidence, another vineyard broke ground.

But it's said still that Merlgeiss' spirit is restless still, and wanders up and down the coast and in through the grapevines. And sometimes, even into the house itself, as if ceaselessly searching for that treasure he'd had and lost. Or at the very least, a glass of wine for his parched soul.

So: if you happen to wander through the winery late at night and find something out of place - let’s say a wine glass that someone seems to have forgotten. The staff seem to have neglected to pick it up.

You should leave it alone.

The guest will be by for it in his own time.

#ic writing #my writing #storytime #breandan as storyteller was never a thing I'd planned #but i enjoy it :3c

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A boisterous knock echoed at the Arataki Gang’s headquarters as a delivery from Komaniya Express arrived. The package, large and wrapped with sturdy, weathered paper, bore the unmistakable emblem of Dawn Winery. The moment it was opened, a collection of finely crafted bottles was revealed—Dawn Winery’s Vintage of the Year, along with a few bottles of grape juice, glistening in the light. Nestled carefully among the bottles were several young grapevine saplings, each ready to be planted and nurtured.

At the top of the package, a neatly folded letter awaited, written with elegant, yet simple strokes:

"Dear friend,

Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and you have my gratitude for all that you’ve done for me. I hope this small package brings you as much joy as I had during the meals we shared together.

Knowing your fondness for gardening, I have included a few grapevine saplings for your garden—may they grow strong under your care, much like your own indomitable spirit.

I look forward to seeing you again in Inazuma soon.

- D"

A package! And it DOESN'T explode! ft. @not-the-darknight

The Boss wasn't the one who answered the door, it was Mamoru, though Kirara, the delivery Nekomata knew that the boys in the Oni's Gang wouldn't open a package that was meant for the Yokai himself. It wouldn't take too long for him to walk down the stairs, the package quickly being retrieved from Mamoru's hands and taken to the island within the kitchen so the tall male could read the letter attached before slicing the paper off and revealing the bottles that lay within.

He'd smile spotting the young vines, he had the perfect place for them in his garden already, the ground needed to be primed first, and then given proper soil and some of his homemade mulch as well. He wanted them to be strong and healthy after all. Grapes were a fairly tasty snack if one ever asked the Boss of the Arataki Gang. He would have to do a bit of research though, into the ones Diluc had sent, mostly because he knew some were grown to be consumed as food, and others were meant to be used in other ways. He'd pull a piece of bamboo paper out as well as a proper writing instrument to pen a response to the letter to send back to the other male.

"Heya,

I only did what was right, I couldn't simply let the Shogunate take you in while you were here. Yes, the nation was closed off and you still somehow got in, it just showed that you were incredibly capable. Having you stay with the Gang while you were here was a risk, yes, but it was one I was willing to take as the Boss. It's also one I would take again if it was necessary to do so.

Thank you for the saplings, too, I have a great place I'll be planting them. Maybe when you make it to Inazuma again at some point you'll be able to see them yourself. At least now, the nation is open once more, so you can come and go as you please. If they try bullying you into paying for a pass, there is no longer any need for one. Everyone who has come to Inazuma is free to come and go from Ritou.

Who knows, maybe I'll be in Ritou myself when you arrive. Looking forward to seeing you again, and this time I can show you around and offer you a proper place to rest rather than just inside the shoddy tent my Gang and I were sharing back then.

-Arataki Itto"

#notthedarknight #The One and Oni (primary)

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