#Type of guy that makes you look at Cleon and go 'Hold up why is he kinda'

[alexjcrowley]

I have watched several stage renditions of The Frogs by Aristophanes (if you have ever seen the Tumblr post about Heracles declaring to have a lust for soup, that's from there) and long story short, but Aristophanes stages a rap batte between his beloved playwriter Aeschylus and his beloathed playwriter Euripides. One of the reasons why Aeschylus criticises Euripides is because he tells morally reprehensible stories. And when Euripides replies that they are true, Aeschylus says that you shouldn't write about true things if they are bad because what if they influence people to do bad things :(((

So, in conclusion

Rip Aristophanes you would have loved discourse

[onehelluvafirstdate]

Hi! Glad I found your tumblr! I'm a big Cleon shipper since I saw 'em in the original😍 I'd like to send you these hearts for Cleon. ❤, ♡ , ღ, 💕, 💘 , 💙 , 💜 , 💛 , 💓 I hope you don't mind if it's a lot. I can't help it😂

No worries! I love doing these because it keeps my creative juices flowing (that’s gross; sorry)

Since your ask includes most of the prompt list, I’ll just do them all! Maybe that will make up for the fact that I’m almost a month late to this request.

(+ this was written at 4 am and hasn’t been proofread, so there’s probably a lot of mistakes or things that don’t make sense. sorry! but I rarely proofread any of my posts anyway LOL)

❤: who is more affectionate in public? in private?

[This is in terms of physical affection]

Claire is for both. Although Leon is only subtly affectionate in public (holding hands, etc.), he does get way more touchy in private. Claire is still way more affectionate overall though.

♡: who is the bigger romantic openly? secretly?

Claire is more romantic openly, and Leon is more romantic secretly. Though, he is working on being more open about his love for her. He’s trying his best 🥺

❥: who is more likely to plan something big for valentine's day?

Leon! Again, he’s trying his best to openly show his love for her. Claire doesn’t think it’s necessary because she fully knows how much he loves her, but still loves grand romantic gestures. She knows that he’s a rather closed-off person, so it means a lot to her that he’s genuinely working on showing affection openly.

ღ: who is more likely to initiate hand-holding in public?

Both are equally likely! Claire does it a bit more and does it subconsciously, but Leon does do it a few times when he feels anxious and wary of their surroundings or in a crowd.

💕: who is more likely to make huge declarations of love in front of other people?

Neither. Although Claire is openly romantic, she respects Leon’s preference to keep their love lives rather private.

💘: who developed a crush on the other first?

Canonically, Claire did. It all started post-Raccoon at a motel when she was helping Leon clean his bullet wound. Leon was still recovering from the emotional trauma about Ada’s death, so he was oblivious to her feelings.

In No-Zombie/Bioterrorism AU, Leon did. Claire came to visit Chris one day, and as soon as he laid his eyes on her, he developed a crush.

💝: who spends more time (possibly overthinking) what presents to get the other?

Both! Leon effortlessly gets her the best presents, which leads to Claire wanting to do the same thing for him. Meanwhile, Leon overthinks wanting to top the present he got for her most recently. Claire says she likes anything he gets her, while Leon never tells her what he wants. They’ve sometimes had to resort to taking the other person on a vacation.

💓: who initiates most physical contact?

Claire for non-sexual, while it’s an even split for sexual.

💌: who is more likely to send cutesy texts to the other?

Claire! She sends him motivational texts all the time. Although, Leon does send her heart emojis very frequently. And he means every single one he sends.

💟: who spends time reading their zodiac compatibilities?

Neither. Although, Moira and Sherry have convinced Claire to look it up once.

Moira and Sherry definitely do though. Rarely for themselves. They’ve done possibly a hundred tarot readings with each other abouy Leon and Claire’s relationship.

💙: who is more protective?

(from a previous ask)

Leon acts more on his jealousy and protectiveness. From glaring at anyone staring at Claire with bedroom eyes, to punching a guy for trying to get handsy with Claire despite her protests. It’s not like Claire can’t take care of it herself, it’s just that Leon’s instincts when it comes to protecting Claire are quicker. He does let her have some fun beating up perverts sometimes, though. He also makes sure to let people know that Claire’s taken, especially by wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her closer to him. Claire thinks he looks cute when he’s jealous.

Claire acts more subtly on her jealousy. For instance, she makes sure to let people know that they’re together by wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her chest against his. Or, when she’s feeling really petty, she loudly asks Leon questions only couples will primarily have, such as “When should we go and meet your parents?”, “Where should we have our wedding?”, etc.

In terms of danger, both of them are very protective, but Leon is a very large man, so he can shield her easily.

💚: who tends to get sick more often? who is better at taking care of the other?

Claire gets sick more often, but takes care of Leon better in the rare cases he’s ill. She’s the maternal type, so she’s very good at taking care of someone. Not that Leon can’t take care of her, though. She’s just a little better.

💜: who said "i love you" first? or, if neither has said it yet, who is more likely to say it first?

This is a little different from a previous ask (& more angsty)

Leon starts breaking down again (most likely after a mission)

He’s clearly given up on everything

Claire desperately tries to talk to him because she genuinely loves him

Leon, struggling with his emotions, kind of snaps at her, asking why she’s pitying him/why she’s still here

Claire finally says: “It’s because I love you”

💛: who believes in soulmates?

Neither. They do think that they’re a perfect match though. But, they believe they’re perfect for each other because of the effort they put into their relationship, rather than fate/destiny.

Sherry totally believes they’re soulmates. Moira too.

[crazyrandomfucker]

Marichat May Day 19: Tuxedo chat

Summary:

It's prom time! Marin, who wasn't planning to go in the first place, founds himself in a tuxedo, without a date and surrounded by all of his classmates getting chummier by the second.

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When the school announced that they would be holding a prom, everyone got really excited about it and began to daydream of the event, all dressed fancy and having some fun. To Marin thought, the thought of it caused him anxiety, and that's without taking into account that most of the boys would come to him begging for help for their atire. So he decided not to go to the event but help with the preparations. Marinette on the either side, was excited for the prom and had been trying to ask Adrien to go with her, but the Agreste were apparently prohibited to do so after having been caught doing a little escapade while they where supposed to be doing their piano and guitar lessons. And as expected, both aspiring designers got tons of commissions for the prom.

While Marin was making the tuxedos, smokings and whatever for his male classmates, they tried to convince him to go to prom to no avail. It didn't mattered that Marin didn't have a date or that he was too busy, they went out of their way to convince him. They bought the materials for him, they tried to set him on surprise dates to find someone to go with and Alen even comissioned him another tuxedo for Marin to wear. However, Marin refused with all his might to go there. He didn't like that kind of events, there where too many people in a small place, it was the perfect place for Cleon and Sebastian to ruin his night, he couldand would embarrass himself in the most awkward ways and he didn't even knew how to dance. It was pointless to try to convince him. Or so he thought.

On the day of the prom, Alen presented himself with all the boys on Marin's room, to make gala of their clothes and to try to convince Marin one last time. This time thought, they had a secret weapon that Marin did not expect: Sabine. As Marin's mother, she understood perfectly her son's insecurities, but she knew that prom was a unique experience that only came once a year if there was luck, so she threatenned Marin to go or she would confiscat all of his fabrics, tools and sewing materials. So Marin accepted against his will and put on his tuxedo, had some photos taken by his mother and went to the prom with Marc, Nathaniel, Ioan and Mylo while the rest of the guys went to get their dates, which made him feel a bit uncomfortable for being the fifth wheel.

When they got there, Marin excused himself and went towards the tables to pick something to eat and drink, safely getting away from a rather awkward situation. He spent most of his time here and there, ocasionally chatting with friends who came and went to have a chat or praise his skills with the tuxedos commissioned. He saw Marinette a couple of times chatting with Kagami and Sakura, but he didn't dare to approach them since he had broken up with Sakura way too recently after she confessed that she liked girls instead of boys and their friendship got awkward. When he got fed up, he went to the roof of the building the school had rented, getting some peace and tranquility while still hearing the music from below. He went to the handrail and stared into the void of the night, but a sound ehind him make him turn around just to see Kitty Noire with a precious black dress with silver dust exalting the aesthetics of the dress.

"Well, well" says Kitty Noire smiling. "Fancy meeting you here Prince Charming. You look even better than usual".

"Right back at you Kitty, that dress seems to be made from the starry night sky itself and it suits you perfectly, as if the gods had tailored the sky to enhance your charms" says Marin.

"My, my, I don't remember you being this smooth" says Kitty with a smile while she internally melts from the compliment. She boops his nose. "But I must say that I quite like it. Maybe you should try it some more, I might end up falling for your charms".

"That would be impossible, I can only compliment you so much and it wouldn't even reflect a tenth of how amazing you are" says Marin. "I would be nowhere near to make you fall for someone like plain old me".

"Plain old you? Please Marin, we both know that you're anything but plain" says Kitty Noire. "In fact, I'm surprised that you're here instead of being down there, dancing with your date".

"It's hard to dance if I don't have a date Kitty" says Marin and Kitty stares at him confused. "Don't look at me like that, I didn't want to come in the first place and I rejected a lot of possible dates".

"I didn't peg you for a heartbreaker" says Kitty Noire.

"Me neither, I never thought I was someone handsome" says Marin.

"You know there's a reason why I call you Prince Charming right?" asks Kitty frowning. "Marin you're handsome, attentive, sweet, caring and selfless. It's not that hard to fall for that type of guy".

"Maybe you're right" says Marin looking away.

"No, maybe not. I am right" says Kitty facing him. "And you have to acknowledge that".

"Kitty, even if I were to accept that, I can't date someone, so it doesn't matters" says Marin.

"Huh? What about Sakura then?" asks Kitty crossing her arms.

"That was... Forced and an exception of sorts, given that she's strong enough to fend herself" says Marin. "I didn't have to worry about her suffering because of my bullies".

"You could date once you ended Lycee then, or you could date another strong girl" says Kitty.

"Like who? Because please, illuminate me if you know of a strong girl that loves me, that she isn't out of my reach and that she's not the daughter of my soon to be boss" says Marin sarcastically. "Because I would date such a girl, but only if I fell for her and if I forgot about the two girls who have my heart".

"Who are those girls? Why can't you ask them out? Why are you such a coward?" says Kitty getting angry.

"Who are they? Oh, it's just a supermodel I work for and one of Paris heroines, girls out of my reach for several different reasons" exclaims Marin, but then he regains his composure. "I'm sorry about that Kitty.I guess you're right, I'm nothing but a coward".

"Then stop being one" says Kitty a bit shaken. "Tell me who these girls are and I'll bring the there. Confess to them and accept whatever result you get".

"It's not that- I'm not going to make you change your mind, am I?" asksMarin sighing, half tired and half nervous.

"Not happenning" says Kitty firmly.

"The first one is a girl that brought me hoped and made me dream again, one who inspired me so many times, Kitty Noire" says Marin. "The second one actually likes me and I know that. It's easy to picture a future together, since she constanly keeps me smiling and making me happy, she's just like the sun".

"Okay, first, if the second likes you, you're dating her as soon as I brig her here" says Kitty Noire a bit down because she has no chances. "Second, you still haven't said their names".

Marin blushes a bit. "Actually, I've said one. The second girl is grounded right now, so don't get Adrienne in trouble by bringing her here. She's literally my boss and his father will soon be too, there's no way I can date her even if I love her" says Marin and gulps. "As for the first one... It's you, Kitty Noire. It has always been you".

"I- But- Wha-" says Kitty baffled. She blushes intensely. "A-Are you bei-i-ing serious? Y-You aren't lying t-t-to me-me?"

"How couldn't I fell for you Kitty? You were a bright shinning ray of hope since the very first day. Even before we met, I couldn't get you out of my head. You're seriously an incredible girl" says Marin. "I understand that I'm just a mere civilian and I have no chances, so I never asked you out. Pathetic, I'm just a pathetic coward" says bitterly.

Kitty slaps him with tears on her eyes. "Snap out of it! Stop being so self-depreciating and look at me in the eyes!" exclaims Kitty grabbing Marin's face. "Look at me! Do you really think you don't have a chance? Would I visit you so much if I felt nothing for you? You've always had a chance idiot! I love you!"

"Y-You... You love me?" asks Marin not believing the words he's hearing.

"YES! I love you! I've been loving you for a lot of time now!" says Kitty, leting out all of her emotions. "I've been trying to make it obvious enough for you to notice me! Even Marinette knew that and gave me enough space! But you never noticed!"

"I- I'm sorry Kitty" says Marin with tears falling out of his eyes. "I'm such an idiot. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry for neve noticing your efforts, I'm sorry for only lamenting myself without paying attention to your feelings".

"Thank you!" says Kitty and grabs his face to kiss him senseless. "Thank you for finally noticing, even if it took so long!"

"I- Uh- you- Kiss?-"mumbles Marin astonished. He regains his senses and looks at her. "Can we... Can we kiss again?"

"Always" says Kitty smiling happy as she dries the tears from her face.

This time, it's Marin who begins the kiss, awkwardly approaching her to make sure that Kitty is okay with it and when he comfirms it, he softly presses his lips on hers, shyly enjoying the chaste kiss at first, but slowly adding more passion to it. Kitty Noire corresponded to his passion and embraced him, putting her hands around Marin's neck and pressing his face closer to hers, wanting more. Moments later, they break apart to breath as they stare at each other as if they were hypnotized. they can still feel the warmth of the other's lip and it fills them with love. Marin takes a step forward to hold Kitty Noire, but he steps back doubtful, so Kitty simply throws herself at him and hugs him happy.

"That was..." says Marin staring at the void. "That was incredible".

"I'm glad that I'm a great kisser then" says Kitty smirking.

"You're perfect. I- I've never felt like this" says Marin hugging her tightly.

A ballad starts playing from below and Kitty's eyes gleam. "Do you want to dance?"

"I have to admit that I never learnt to, but I don't think I could say no to you anymore" says Marin.

"Don't worry Prince Charming, this dame will teach you without biting much" teases Kitty.

They begin to dance in the rooftop, alone in the middle of the night where no one can see them from the streets, going back and forth following the music at a pace dictaminated by the song's rythm. Kitty Noire enjoys the experience as she teases Marin, who's focused on avoiding stepping on Kitty, but he's also enjoying their moment. They keep dancing more and more until the ballad fades and a pumpy pop song begins to play. Then, they begin to banter carelessly, joking and teasing one another, happily enjoying their time without any kind of worries. That is, until Chat Noir lands in front of them with a black tuxedo and a green shirt instead of his usual suit.

"Uh... Hi there" says Chat Noir trying to ignore the fact that when he landed he slipped and fell on his butt. "I heard there was a party inside?"

"Yes! There is one!" says Kitty Noire embarrassed. "We're here just taing some air after dancing like there's no tomorrow".

"You should try the food it's awesome" says Marin nervously. "Nice tuxedo by the way".

"Thanks, yours isn't bad either" says Chat Noir and then leaves wondering if they saw him falling like that.

"I can feel my heart beating in my throat" says Marin. "If he had arrived when we were kissing..."

"That would have been a nightmare" states Kitty Noire. "Maybe we should go somewhere else?"

"Sure, I'll just send a text to Marinette in case she worries about me later" says Marin.

"THen hold tight Prince Charming, we're going all the way up to Eiffel's tower" says Kitty grabbing Marin.