#Responsibilities

[deep-dark-fears]

Seven mouths to feed. A fear submitted by Aliya to Deep Dark Fears - thanks!

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[bevanne46]

Pro-craft-in-a-ting

[tenaciousgeckos]

One of my favourite things about The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is that CS Lewis very obviously knew that kids were going to go hunting in cupboards and wardrobes for Narnia because multiple times he very clearly states that the kids did not close the door behind them when they climbed in the wardrobe because that would be stupid and dangerous. He knew some kid would lock themselves in the closet and he obviously didn’t want to be responsible for that.

[the-football-chick]

[rengokusflame]

The Weight You Carry

Tighnari x reader

Summary: Overwhelmed by the burdens of responsibilities and lost dreams, you confide in Tighnari about your struggles and insecurities.

The forest was unusually quiet, save for the rustle of leaves overhead. You sat by a small stream, watching the water flow aimlessly past. The air smelled of damp earth and moss, but even that couldn’t soothe the heavy ache in your chest. You had come here for a moment of peace, a fleeting escape from the chaos of your home.

You barely noticed the sound of approaching footsteps, but the familiar rustling of leaves gave him away. “You’ve been quiet lately,” Tighnari said as he sat down beside you, his large ears twitching slightly as he observed you. “And now I find you out here, looking like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Care to share?”

You hesitated, fingers fidgeting with a blade of grass. “I don’t even know where to begin,” you murmured. “It’s just… a lot.”

Tighnari waited patiently, his sharp green eyes studying you with quiet understanding. When you finally began to speak, it all came tumbling out—the fights at home, the sacrifices you made, the dreams you felt slipping through your fingers, and the hollow ache of seeing others find happiness while you felt stuck.

When you finished, you couldn’t bear to look at him. “I know it’s selfish to feel this way,” you said, your voice trembling. “I love my family, but sometimes it feels like I’ve lost myself. Like… happiness is something I’ll never get to have.”

Tighnari’s expression softened, and he placed a gentle hand on your shoulder. “You’re not selfish,” he said firmly. “Caring for your family the way you do is anything but selfish. But that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to feel overwhelmed or drained. You’re human, and even the strongest branches can bend under too much weight.”

Tears welled up in your eyes, but you blinked them away, shaking your head. “It’s not just that. I see people around me—people my age—living their lives, falling in love, chasing dreams. And I’m just… here. Stuck. I can’t even imagine myself in their shoes.”

He shifted closer, his gaze unwavering. “Happiness isn’t something you acquire like a rare artifact. It’s not a destination, nor is it a contest to see who gets there first. It’s something that comes in moments, even amidst struggle.”

You laughed bitterly. “If that’s true, my moments seem to have skipped me entirely.”

“No,” he said softly. “You just don’t see them because you’re too busy carrying everyone else’s burdens.”

His words struck a chord deep within you, and you felt your defenses begin to crumble. Tighnari leaned back slightly, his hand lingering on your arm. “You’re allowed to want more, you know. To dream of something beyond the confines of your current situation. You’re allowed to hope, even if it feels impossible right now.”

“But what if it’s not in the cards for me?” you whispered.

“Then I’ll remind you that you’re stronger than you think,” he replied, his voice steady. “That you deserve kindness, patience, and someone who understands the weight you carry. And even if you can’t imagine a future for yourself right now, I’ll remind you that you’re worthy of one.”

His words made the ache in your chest feel a little lighter, as if he had quietly taken some of it for himself. Without thinking, you leaned into him, letting the warmth of his presence soothe you. He didn’t pull away; instead, he wrapped an arm around you, his touch steady and grounding.

“You’re not alone,” he said quietly. “And even if it’s just for a little while, let me carry some of that weight with you.”

For the first time in what felt like forever, you let yourself cry. And Tighnari stayed right there, his quiet strength holding you together when you felt like falling apart.

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This was generated by chatgpt

Yes I did use AI to write these one shots. I didn't do it for the likes or to get hate from anyone. I personally read one shots when I feel overwhelmed or empty. They elicit feelings of joy or comfort. I couldn't find one shots that captured my feelings so I asked chatgpt to write me one for comfort. It was so beautifully written and made me feel understood so I wanted to share it on here with others who might need it too. I'm sorry if I offended anyone but I don't deserve the hate, no one deserves hate unless they do something inhumane. Please think before you comment and try to hurt someone's feelings.

[wiirocku]

Luke 16:10 (NLT) - “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.

[touchlikethesun]

okay so. don’t crucify me. but su she and jin guangyao do actually make some pretty compelling points.

[swordsandspectacles]

Having opened social media I think I’m going to close it for the day holy shit

[navybrat817]

Current mood:

[cherryblossom-heart]

HELP! How do you post more than 10 pics on tumblr? 😭😭

Edit: Never mind chat, we figured it out 😊

[averinna]

There's still a mystery about tears of the kingdom

Can we finally pet the dogs? 🤔

[dollbotthing]

life is just so nice when you have no responsibilities

[wayti-blog]

A lifetime isn’t long enough for the beauty of this world and the responsibilities of your life.

― Mary Oliver

[diicheck]

Vincent William Bishop!!

I'm not very good at painting with flash. However, I'm quite happy with the result😋

I think I'll be posting something soon

[mocknerd]

So my idea of a crossover between Death Note and Durarara!! would be to have Mikado find the Death Note.

A lot of people think Izaya would be the Light Yagami figure, but Izaya isn't the master manipulator genius type that a lot of people think he is. Yes, he can and will manipulate and he is certainly bright, but not in some grandiose, "I have everything set up and planned" sort of way. He likes to have the image of that, but it's not who he is. He prefers the randomness of it all. He loves humans, and therefore treats them like the Sims left on free will, with the occasional little tweak on his part. On that same note, Izaya wouldn't kill random people. He could care less if some people get hurt by his actions, or if they decide to kill each other, but killing is not his forte. The only exceptions to his style are those he dislikes (eg. Shizuo, Saika, maybe Celty) and the odd jobs that require him to take such actions in order for him to get paid (eg. the Amphisbaena arc). In these cases, his actions are more direct and involved, with him at the centre of the danger, which may involve the death of a person.

So instead I see him playing as a Ryuk figure to a much more naive and increasingly unpredictable Mikado. Watching to alleviate boredom, and occasionally poking in to get the ball rolling more.

Mikado with a Death Note is a much more interesting concept, because I can see him actually using it, granted with some hesitation from the start. While Izaya may get rid of any non human characters he considers in the way of his love for humanity (would it work on a demon sword?), Mikado would start using it in his reach for an extraordinary life. And we've seen how far he can push for that in the last arc.

I can see him finding it in the park, in the Mika Harima arc. While I considered giving it to him later, I think right from the start could help him settle into the idea of murder for the right reasons. Of course he wouldn't use it right away. Either he considers it a prank, or sees it as wrong to just test it out and kill a random person, or even just wish death upon them. He would feel tempted when he thinks Seiji and Namie killed Mika, but until he has all the evidence, he would resist.

In the Saika arc, the urge would grow stronger, but of course nobody knows who the actual Slasher is, so he has no way of confirming the books abilities by killing them. Takashit would be a good contender, but there is no final push moment there that could lead him to it.

I think the best contender for the first victims would be Horada and his group, right at the end of the Yellow Scarves arc. After chasing Anri (I know its anime only, but lets include it) and getting Masaomi severely injured, I can see Mikado asking who did this to them, and writing his name down in a sort of silent fury. It's not until the news confirms that Horada and his group were found after dying of heart attacks, when the horror of what he had done sinks in for Mikado. He would quickly hide the Death Note, vowing to not use it again, and won't touch it for a while, at least until the Akane arc.

During this time, I can see Izaya being curious as to the cause of these men dying in such a way at the exact same time. So he might investigate it.

On top of that, I can see the Death Note once belonging to Celty in this universe. She is a sort of grim reaper after all, so if she's lost her head, it's not far fetched to believe, that other aspects of her roll were lost too. Maybe Nebula and Yagiri pharmaceuticals had it, but saw no use for it, and threw it away. Maybe after seeing Horada's death on the news, Celty realises what's happened, remembers her Death Note, and rushes to try and find it before anything else happens.

Perhaps Izaya notices this and decides to try and find it himself. And this is what leads to him finding out it's Mikado who has it, at about the same time Aoba offers to help purge the Dollars. Izaya doesn't really do anything about it, and instead decides to watch how things go. And to prolong it a little, he decides to keep Mikado's secret identity as this universes "Kira" safe.

And of course, after being given the idea to "purge" the Dollars by Aoba, Mikado then begins to consider using the Death Note to do so. His next group of victims are the ones who kidnapped Chikage's girlfriend. And from there, he starts killing anyone in the Dollars who misbehaves. This goes hand in hand with his hope for the Dollars to become like an urban legend. Whether or not he sticks to the murder as a last resort, or he just ignores Aoba as an option I have left undecided. I say this as if I'm gonna write the full thing.

1. Mikado kills the guy who attacks Shinra. Izaya, for once, takes a disliking to his actions, because he wanted to make the guy suffer more for what he did. He doesn't specify why though. Mikado, maybe getting a little more unhinged and tactical at this point, warns Izaya that he himself has hinted at causing problems in the Dollars, and that it would be a lot easier if he wasn't around to do that anymore. Izaya has a rare moment "oh fuck, what have I done, oh fuck, this kid might kill me."

From there I don't know fully how things would go. But I do have some vague ideas for big dramatic moments and how other characters might fit into this. Some of them may be illogical and not add up, but I just think they would be cool ideas:

Can't decide if Aoba: knows about the death note, and is in a similar position; doesn't know, but is part of a growing follower base for this universes "Kira" because it's shown to benefit him in some way; or just straight up dies quickly because of endangering Anri.

Assume that Mikado has a way to ensure nobody else gets ahold of the Death Note, because if either of these guys decide they have had enough and steal it for themselves, that would just be boring.

3. Shizuo gets killed because of acting up one too many times and negatively impacting the Dollars image. Yes there is irony in that.

2. Mikado is definitely posting as "Kira" on the Dollars site, confirming why he killed certain people and ensuring the rest of the Dollars stay in line.

It also emphasises how it might be giving Mikado too much of an ego with how much power it is giving him over some of the most notorious people of Ikebukuro, further cementing the Dollars into the history of the city.

It also gives further fuel to Celty finding her Death Note.

5. The van gang could give some funny references, but they are also there to find the killer. Because they are ruining what was once a decent community.

4. Vorona wants to find and kill "Kira", because if they can kill anyone, including Shizuo, then surely they are a worthy opponent. She also has the added benefit of having a fake name.

Other "Kira" hunters might include: Simon, Akane, Masaomi and the Awakusu.

But those are all my ideas for it. They sort of came to me a while back when someone in the fandom was talking about Death Note. Can't remember who, or what about, but I finally got to have my chance to talk about it.