#ada regulations

[adasitecompliance]

Accessible Websites

Design websites with features and functionalities that enable individuals with disabilities to access and interact with online content effectively, promoting a more inclusive and equitable digital experience!

[shig4dabi]

sskk Yuri on Ice AU ⛸️ !!

[ver w/o words/etc under the cut]

[dennisboobs]

Interviewer: "I wanted to ask about your character. He's a sociopath--" Glenn: :-)

[kurooscopy]

always hard working the tumblr nightshift (aest timezone) bc i have to wait until the next morning to finalise the flop-factor of a post

[bunnyb34r]

Man chronic fatigue sure is fun! Yall should get in on this shit!

I used my wheelchair and parked in the handicap spot at a big store and a fast food dine in and holy fuck I'm exhausted

Whenever I do things on hair washing days (which is planned that way bc ocd, if I go out I have to wash my hair) I come out of the shower like I just fought a fucking war man

And I use a shower chair! I'm doing every thing I possibly can to manage my fatigue and mitigate it but good lord

[spectrumspace]

i won't cry about the billionaires who decided there was absolutely nothing wrong with doing Iron Lung But Real. but. got damg even if they find it, even before the air runs out, there is absolutely no way they won't be dealing with a horror movie scene when they open up that patchwork claustrophobia tube. it's been through almost 72 hours of Pick A God And Pray. it might as well be the donner party in there.

[cervid-ai]

Crossword photo dump: clues I got really excited about!

[transwolvie]

Ftr I do think you can deal with abusers and rapists without a carceral system, but it's foolish to act like you can just leave them to mill about the SAME community as past victims. That's not how restorative justice works. Restorative justice is supposed to make sure the victim receives justice above all else, which means safety from their abuser. If the abuser has to leave town, I mean...sucks, but hey, give them the needed supplies and send 'em off. If anything they should be able to be sent to a community where they are closely watched and rehabilitated. shrug

but I genuinely think that accessibility is an EVEN BIGGER PROBLEM for anarchist communities, and they REALLY need to examine that more, because they are woefully unprepared for actually creating full-scale townships and communities that are actually accessible to people of different physical abilities. regardless of if you THINK your commune is on top of disability, if we're truly going to move past capitalism and ensure that kind of life for EVERYONE, do you REALLY THINK that without very dedicated paperwork and boards and people in charge of inspection, that random every-day people building a town are going to get ALL the accessibility requirements right? Do YOU personally know the regulations and grading for wheelchair ramps? How many places can you think of in your current state-run town, where the ADA already DOES inspect things regularly, that are still inaccessible? How does this get fixed on a large scale?

Believing that there is an option to simply not have a state seems to me like it overlooks large-scale regulatory needs, such as the need for accessible bathrooms, wheelchair ramps, etc. And then there's the can of worms of who will oversee people who are completely incapable of working or even moving, who may not have caretakers! What do you expect for an anarchist community to do about those people? What are you going to do about everyone who is in a fucking coma or something? Be realistic about how disabled people are, and how large the severely disabled population is. We need an organized group overseeing stuff. C'mon.

[capableism]

What the ADA really thinks about service dogs

What are some differences between humans and animals? The scientific  community would answer intelligence or behavior. Humans are civil and part of  what Peter Singer calls a "moral community." We have rules, while animals have  natural selection. Even though it is proven, all animals have "cognitive empathy"  and adjust to different needs in their community. Humans are self-centered and  instinctively want to categorize things as part of early cognitive development.  Piaget's theory describes this categorization as Schema. It is a natural way to  learn. 

Children are curious. Someone with a visible disability may be challenging  to understand because they can't immediately identify and categorize us.  

Animals and people can learn to adjust according to De Waal's research. Living beings have the instinct to protect their own for the survival of their  species. Humans dominate the planet, but that doesn't negate other species'  intelligence or needs. Studies of animals and disability converge when  discussing the issues of service animals.

��Politics define animals as "equipment" that has functions and not feelings. They serve to perform tasks. The law  separates humans and animals by ignoring natural emotional interactions  between humans and animals. Reasons that people need a service animal  varies. The fundamental reason is to help them be "more productive members of  society" (Oliver, 111). This belief that disabled people inherently make lesser  contributions to society is ableist. It extends the thought that disabled people  cannot just be an equal part of society. In the hierarchy of  disability, there is a line drawn between what an "acceptable disabled person  can do." Those with severe conditions are closer to animals that humans "mercy  kill" Severe disabilities render a human less valuable.

A service dog can be a tool to lessen the burden of disability on society. "The  fact that service dogs are seen to provide independence for the people they  serve shows that we discount our dependency on non-human animals." (Oliver,  113) 

The rise of emotional support animals demonstrates that humans need  animals beyond functionality. The ADA does not recognize emotional support  animals like service dogs. "We built walls and fences, corrals and cages not only  to regulate their (animal's) physical proximity but also, and moreover, to keep  them out of our moral community." (Oliver, 117) This question of morality and  ethics surfaces in animal and disability rights. Disability rights are human rights.  

Animals are living creatures that share the planet and ethically deserve respect. Otherwise, humans would be "animals" crossing a line. According to De Waal's theory of learned adjustment, "it could go in multiple directions– if animals learn  another animal is vulnerable, they might take advantage of her, abandon her,  help her or accept her" (Taylor, 17). I believe humans are as capable as any other animal of choosing among available options. Morally we have the option to be good or bad. Humans "discount" animal connection possibly to maintain lines and categories where everything fits.

When something is unfamiliar, we can either reject it or learn from it. Studies between humans and animals are separate because we're not "one of those" animals. But the same logic of morality and ethics influences the politics of human life.

Sources

Taylor, C. (2020). Animal crips. In S. Jenkins & K. S. Montford (Eds.), Disability and animality:rip perspective in critical animal studies (pp. 13-34). Academia. https://www.academia.edu/45026461/Disability_and_Animality_Crip_Perspectives_in_Critical_Animal_Studies?auto=citations&from=cover_page

Oliver, K. (2020). Service dogs: between animal and disabilities studies. In S. Jenkins & K. S. Montford (Eds.), Disability and animality:crip perspective in critical animal studies (pp. 13-34). Academia. https://www.academia.edu/45026461/Disability_and_Animality_Crip_Perspectives_in_Critical_Animal_Studies?auto=citations&from=cover_page

[adasitecompliance]

ADA Accessibility

Accessibility For All: How ADA Website Compliance Benefits Everyone

Website design ensures user accessibility, prompting businesses to prioritize ADA compliance. Enacted in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) marked a significant milestone in fostering inclusivity by addressing disability discrimination across various domains, including digital platforms.

With an estimated 61 million disabled individuals in the United States, ADA compliance assumes paramount importance in the contemporary digital landscape. Failure to achieve ADA accessibility translates to the denial of equal online content access for people with disabilities.

Consequently, businesses must ensure their websites cater to all users, irrespective of disability. However, navigating the intricate web of evolving web accessibility laws poses challenges for companies and organizations.

ADA Site Compliance offers comprehensive solutions, facilitating regulatory compliance. Equipped with a team of adept compliance professionals who track regulatory trends, businesses can ensure their websites meet requisite standards.

What exactly is web accessibility?

Web accessibility encompasses the deliberate planning and development of websites to ensure equitable access and usability for individuals with and without disabilities. By adhering to web accessibility standards, websites enable all users, irrespective of their abilities, to utilize and derive value from web-based services, content, and digital products.

10 Must-Know ADA Accessible Website Benefits

If you are unsure about ADA compliance, take a look at this: Here is a list of ten ways an ADA website benefits everyone:

1. Enhanced Audience Engagement

The integration of WCAG and ADA standards makes websites accessible for individuals with disabilities. By prioritizing adherence to these regulations, businesses engage with an estimated 61 million disabled Americans, thus extending their audience reach significantly.

This proactive initiative provides for broader audience reach, digital marketing, and wider audience engagement for enterprises while underscoring their dedication to fostering diversity and equal access to online resources.

2. Enhanced Search Engine Visibility

While the connection between ADA compliance and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) may not be immediately apparent, it is significant. ADA compliance, such as using alt text, aligns with SEO best practices.

Alt text enhances accessibility and helps search engines effectively understand and index page content. It thus improves the website’s visibility on search engine results pages (SERPs).

3. Optimized User Experience for Users with Screen Readers

An accessible design enhances the user journey, especially those using screen readers, to increase customer satisfaction, thus increasing conversion rates. Effective compliance strategies include:

Clear Information Architecture: Organize content logically to help users of assistive technologies navigate the site effectively.

Navigational Clues: Use breadcrumbs and other navigational aids to guide visitors seamlessly through the website.

Simplified Forms: Use descriptive labels and plain language to simplify form completion and increase conversion rates.

Streamlined Checkout Process: Minimizing the steps required for checkout facilitates faster transactions.

Clear Instructions and Links: Provide concise instructions and descriptive link text at each stage to enhance user understanding and engagement.

Extended Session Timeouts: Ensure that users with assistive technologies have sufficient time to complete tasks without interruptions. These strategies prioritize user satisfaction, engagement, conversion rates, and website performance.

4. Legal Protection

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates online accessibility, emphasizing its significance in ensuring equitable access. With a surge in lawsuits targeting non-compliant websites, adherence to ADA and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards offers legal protection, less legal risk, prevents expensive lawsuits, and guarantees user accessibility.

5. Enhanced Brand Image

In today’s socially conscious landscape, diversity and accessibility are not mere buzzwords but integral brand values. ADA-compliant websites signify a brand’s commitment to inclusivity and equal access. This proactive stance enhances brand reputation, fosters consumer goodwill and customer loyalty, and strengthens audience relations.

6. Fosters Creative Exploration

Incorporating more accessible web experiences and design principles demands a commitment to creativity and flexibility in response to evolving trends. Business leaders thus explore innovative solutions and continuously refine website designs to align with accessibility standards.

7. Enhanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Accessible web design plays a vital role in improving SEO and fostering inclusivity. Adhering to WCAG standards by implementing alt-text for images, ensuring straightforward content, and adopting simplified page layouts significantly enhances website SEO.

Furthermore, accessible websites facilitate higher user engagement, reduce bounce rates, and elevate search engine rankings with search engine web crawlers. The website’s online presence and accessibility is further strengthened through additional SEO tactics such as:

Abstaining from using images for textual content

Providing video transcripts

Incorporating descriptive text alternatives for images, links, and buttons

8. Ethical Responsibility

Ensuring web accessibility is both a fundamental human right and an ethical duty. By prioritizing accessibility, you uphold principles of dignity, equality, and inclusivity for elderly individuals and those with disabilities.

9. Employee Retention

Accessible digital platforms empower disabled employees to access essential information, such as important resources like benefits and work schedules, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. This increases employee satisfaction and retention as individuals feel valued and accommodated within the organization.

10. Gives a Competitive Advantage

Embracing accessibility not only ensures compliance with regulatory mandates but also drives innovation. By addressing the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, organizations can develop innovative solutions that enhance the overall user experience.

This proactive stance distinguishes them as leaders in promoting inclusion while positioning them ahead of competitors in adopting user-centric design principles.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Determine Compliance

Developing an ADA-compliant website necessitates an ongoing process of thoroughly examining elements by web designers. Key considerations to enhance your website traffic usability and accessibility include:

Alternative text for images

Captions for videos

Transcripts for audio content, facilitating accessibility

Optimal color contrast, text size, and keyboard navigation

Assessing Website Accessibility

During the development or reconstruction of a website, it is essential to check accessibility from the outset and continuously throughout the process. Identifying accessibility issues early enables prompt rectification, simplifying the overall correction process.

While adjusting browser settings can reveal basic accessibility aspects, a comprehensive review to ensure compliance with all accessibility standards necessitates a more extensive examination.

While evaluation tools can aid the assessment process, they are not the sole determinant of a website’s accessibility status. Expert evaluation by knowledgeable individuals is indispensable for accurately gauging the accessibility of a website.

Conclusion

The prioritization of digital accessibility underscores proactive engagement with potential customers in the dynamic digital landscape, strategically positioning organizations for prosperity. This concerted effort ensures that all individuals can seamlessly engage with online platforms. Such commitment to accessibility fosters societal benefits by promoting digital equity.

Accessible websites transcend regulatory mandates, embodying the ethos of digital inclusivity. By rendering content, products, and services accessible to the diverse online community, businesses expand their customer base and outreach significantly.

Navigating the intricate web of web accessibility legislation can be challenging for businesses and organizations. ADA Site Compliance offers holistic solutions to ensure alignment with compliance regulations. Get your FREE WEBSITE SCAN today!

[friendlycursedspaceotter]

Pro tip for my disabled and chronically ill friends in college: if you have to put a work order in and it is related any bit at all to your disability, write, very clearly in the "describe what needs to get done" section, "This issue is a health hazard," followed by a description of how the issue relates to your disability/chronic illness.

They are required to put it as a high-priority issue and fix it ASAP. Required BY LAW. Yes, I said it. They are legally required to fix these things, both under OSHA regulations and the ADA.

Play the disability card. I'm begging you. DISABLED IS NOT A BAD WORD. But don't abuse it. This is a fine line here.

Example: I'm heat and noise sensitive. My HVAC unit started breaking down and rattling loudly. That would be an example of a health hazard. A broken light could be a health hazard to someone with vision issues. I can only speak for myself here. But y'all have the right to speak up and advocate to yourself.

Neurodivergent people, this applies to you too. You're one of us (one of us! one of us! one of us!). Don't let the exclusionists gatekeep this information from you.

[illctaffairs]

manifested the heck out of my plans for the day getting cancelled jfhdgj

[nonhumen]

@moonhund : Forgive Jono for giving into soft feelings long enough to take Dazai's hand in his, bowing over it to press a kiss to bandaged knuckles.

they are quite the pair; the untouchable and the one who must touch. the significance of jono's initiation is not lost on dazai as he finds soft smile spreading across his face. the kiss is what's unexpected and dazai catches his heartrate only after the first skip of the beat. lips are light, like the touch of a butterfly, and so he keeps his hand still as to not shatter such a fragile moment.

" how does it feel? " the detective asks in an equally fragile voice. " my hand, how does it feel? "

[gudangpusatperalatandapur]

[postsforposting]

The equality act cannot coexist with something like affirmative action. The two legal standards are contradictory. Either you have racial equality before the law, or you do not. You cannot justify treating people unequally because of historical oppression.

Affirmative action is completely different from the ADA. A disability is literally a lack of ability, where one person cannot accomplish the same things another person can without help. In order to compare the two, you would have to assert that white people are in fact superior, and everyone else is literally inferior and needs handicap aids to have a hope of catching up. Are you in fact asserting that white people are superior and white supremacists are correct in their beliefs? That's what you're doing by the logic of your comparison here. You're saying they're right, when you say that AA and the ADA are no different.

The fact you make that comparison is exactly my argument: you fully understand that AA isn't about a disability, but about falsely advancing one person over another, solely due to race. Traditionally that is called racial superiority, when one race is privileged over another. That is literally the legal definition: treating one differently than another, such that one gets treated better than another. That's AA. And that was Jim Crow, and that was slavery: all are boiled down to people being treated differently because of their race. That is the simplest definition of inequality: treating people better or worse based on some given factor.

That is literally the law: do not treat people differently based on race. Or based on religion, or based on sex, or disability, etc. Do you not like that law? That's what you have to give up if you want stuff like AA. The very thing that's keeping all these conservatives you're so afraid of in check. Imagine if they could just, be blatantly white supremacist as you say they are, instead of having to act like they're not. You know, like it was during Jim Crow. Imagine. You want that? Or you want AA more? You really think AA would be on the table if the equality act didn't exist? If civil rights didn't exist? You don't get to have both. Equal treatment for everyone. You're arguing that some people should get to be more equal than others because things sucked historically. You don't get to burn down someone else's house because they killed your wife. Illegal shit is illegal, and it's better that way. This should be obvious. Apparently it is not, because lots of people seem to think there's nothing wrong with AA.

Just because it helps people you like, people who are worse off, doesn't make it a good thing. Intent is not magical or exculpatory, it does not excuse anything you do in the name of "But the ~~Minorities". Not even God himself gets to hide behind that excuse. Apply it to something else and it's easy to see how horrible it is. Imagine if we "solved" the problem of sexism by doing what AA does. AA convicts everyone of bigotry and forces us to put one person above another; so then it follows that women should be privileged over men in everything. Do the same for disabled people--anyone with a disability now gets placed over ableds--you see the difference between this and the ADA yet?

But oh no, some people are both men and disabled! Some people are black and abled! How do we rank people? How do we---

What I'm describing is castes. Ranks. Where the higher your rank, the morally better you are, the more rights you have; the lower your rank, the more people get to spit on you. Like India. Like white supremacy. Like oppression.

Does that sound great or what???

Bullshit. Doesn't matter who gets to be dictator, any dictator is still a dictator, it's still living in a dictatorship, even if now you like the guy in charge and think he's great. All that changes when you like the dictator is that you like the nepotism and call it a meritocracy instead of crying oppression and inequality. You call it right instead of corrupt. Russia's inner circle vs Russia's common citizen.

And people want to call that "good" because it makes them feel fuzzy inside because it "helps minorities". Laughable that this is called "ethics" and defended as equality.

What you want is reparations, that's what the reasoning of "but history sucked" is. Make an argument for that. You don't get to be legally privileged over others while arguing that inequality is bad, that is nonsensical. That's Putin claiming he won a free and fair election and Russia is the most free and equal state to ever exist.

Either you want equality or you don't. Maybe you want some people to be more equal than everyone else, because they "deserve it", and you think that's fair. White supremacists think that's fair too, but you don't like that because that's the "wrong" people benefiting, isn't it, while AA gives the "right" people the benefit? People who've suffered crimes think they should be able to go enact mob violence and whatever they want on they people they think did them wrong. That's essentially your argument. We don't allow that, crime is crime. Two wrongs don't make a right. Inequality is inequality, regardless of whether we like the current king. We don't make exceptions to the law for people who "deserve" to be more equal, that's called corruption, that's not equality.

Why did the judges vote differently on other stuff? Because using racial data means you're making decisions based on race....which is not legal. But political data is fine, because that's not a protected class. Neither is income. Go wild on those things, the law doesn't care, and the law is what the court makes decisions with. It's not right, but the law allows it, and there's thus no basis to stop it until the law changes. Do they have nasty motivations for those things too? Sure. Doesn't change what the law is, and what's right, and what's correct. Nasty people can do things that are correct, even if they do it for ulterior and unstated bad reasons. Did you know that the only reason women got civil rights protection was because some jackass congresscritter actually said "well why don't you include women in this horrendous bill" when they were voting on the civil rights act, as a way to try to torpedo support for it, because clearly nobody in their right mind would want to give women rights? He got women rights for a shitty reason, based on shitty beliefs, but he was right that they were all the same thing. Worst person alive can be correct, being terrible doesn't mean everything they do is automatically turbowrong.

It is possible to change things so that people are not treated differently based on their zip code, their income, other things. It is possible to fix things without being ugly to other people, without making things worse, without pushing one person's suffering onto someone else and calling that justice. As I said multiple times already, equally funding schools and children's (universal) healthcare should be the goal here. That's actual equality, and that's the root of the problem. We do not treat people equally, and we should. Making it law that people must or deserve to be treated differently is a step backwards in pursuit of that goal. Can't have both. You can't say you're for equality if you're for treating people differently.

Storytime...

A long time ago there was this thing called redlining. White people didn't want Black people living in their neighborhood. So Black people were forced to live in the poorest areas with the lowest wages.

Yes, they banned redlining. But stopping something does not necessarily fix the damage that was done. It did not magically give Black folks higher wages so they could move into better areas. They were basically stuck. They were unable to build up generational wealth. So their children were also stuck in those poor areas with low wages.

Redlining created a cycle of poverty that still exists to this day.

Public schools are funded mostly by property taxes. If you live in an area with expensive property, there will be more money to fund local schools. If you live in an area with less expensive property, your local schools will not have the ability to properly fund themselves.

Poorer areas have more crime. They pay their teachers less. So they have a huge issue recruiting qualified teachers. They cannot provide students with all of the tools they need to succeed. No computers or current textbooks. Schools in warm areas will not have air conditioning. Some in cold areas will have inadequate or broken heating. The building infrastructure may be falling apart with leaky pipes and dysfunctional bathrooms.

Distraction after distraction makes it a difficult environment to learn.

Kids in poor areas are also more likely to be food insecure due to food deserts and sometimes they lack free school lunch programs. Hungry kids do much worse in school. It is hard to concentrate when you are hungry.

So in order for a Black student to succeed in an underfunded school they have to overcome the following variables... hunger, less qualified teachers, lack of school supplies, deteriorating facilities, outdated textbooks, lack of educational technologies, and they are poorly educated about sex and drugs. Many can easily fall victim to addiction and the consequences of sexual activity. They are also overpoliced and overdisciplined. Often getting suspensions and expulsions for the same behaviors as white students who only get warnings or detention. They get suspended 4 times as much.

Under those circumstances, even the brightest and most hardworking kids might struggle to reach their potential. Their grades will suffer. Their test scores will be lower.

On paper, they don't look like a good candidate for admission.

Affirmative action was a way to give those kids with potential a second chance at a good school. Recruiters could judge the students on other variables. They could take into account all of the educational obstacles. And they could admit people who probably would have thrived if they were born in a different zip code.

If someone goes to a good school and has good grades and test scores, they will find a place to get a higher education. Maybe not their first choice. Maybe not a fancy Ivy League school. But they will get a good college education *somewhere*.

If someone went to a bad school and had no chance at achievement... without affirmative action they might not get into any college at all.

If Republicans want to level the playing field, perhaps start with public school funding. (And stop voting against lunch programs for chrissake.)

Until that happens, ending affirmative action will make the cycle of poverty that much harder to break.

[sorchathered]

Requiem-Rafael Barba x reader

Summary- ADA Barba has one thing he can’t live without, fear of losing it consumes his dreams.

Warnings- smut smut smutty smut, dirty talk, language, bit of a daddy kink, just me being self indulgent and salivating over Barba.

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He should’ve known it would never be easy.

Get the girl, fall in love, live happily ever after…those were not things he’d ever expected to happen in his life. His job was grueling, the hours chaotic; how could someone be expected to sign up for that? The media scrutiny that came with his high profile career alone should have sent you running for the hills. But none of it deterred you, you kept him grounded when things got too dark, you soothed his troubled mind in a way he could have only dreamed of, and now the one thing he’d wanted more than anything was most likely being ripped from him.

It was supposed to be a simple night out, it had been a migraine inducing week and all Raphael wanted was a nice dinner and to spend the weekend buried in you. He’d texted that he was on his way to the restaurant, but no reply came from his girl. That should’ve been the first red flag. You were chronically on your phone during the work week, he had to pry it from your hands most nights to get you to rest, sometimes he even hid it on the weekends just so you would pull yourself away from your cases and take a minute to breathe. You made his level of professionalism look meager sometimes, and that was truly saying something.

On the third round of calls it picked up and he felt relief flood his system. “Amore, you had me worried! I-“

“Barba? Is that you?” His blood runs cold at the voice on the other side; Olivia Benson had your phone. “Liv- please don’t say it.” “We got a call to this location, a town car with the driver shot, signs of a struggle in the backseat.” “Text me the address.” He was already running, two blocks was nothing over something like this, his worst fear playing out before his eyes.

-

Waking with a shout, Raphael nearly falls from his bed in his Upper East Side penthouse, drenched in sweat and tangled in his fancy Egyptian cotton bedsheets. The alarm clock by his bed read 2 am, and despite his outburst you slept soundly beside him, blissfully unaware that he’d just had a nightmare that rocked him to his core. It was his worst fear, going public with your relationship meant putting you directly in the public eye; opening you up to media scrutiny and allowing anyone with a grudge against him the perfect target to send him to his knees.

He swiped the stray tears that had formed and tried to regulate his breathing, he couldn’t get his heart rate down and it felt like he was choking on the air he tried desperately to take in. You were fine, peaceful even, a serene look on your face as the lights from the New York skyline glowed across the exposed skin of your body. Gorgeous, and totally unaware of how terrified he was to lose you.

He padded down the hall to the bathroom, splashing cold water across his face, still in a daze. Hearing the door crack open, he glanced behind him in the mirror reflection. Of course you’d come to find him. He must look a mess, wild green eyes trained on you as you crossed the threshold to wind your arms around his waist, body pressed against him tightly and he finally felt himself relax.

“What’s wrong Raf? You getting sick baby?” You turned him in your arms to press a hand to his forehead and he melted into your touch, curling himself around you and nuzzling his scruff against your neck.

“Bad dream Amore, I’ll be ok.” You quirked a brow at him, you didn’t believe him a bit, he looked unmoored; his cool exterior rattled in a way you’d never seen before.

“I don't know that I believe you darling, but I’m patient. I’ll wait until you’re ready to tell me. For now, what do you need?” He stroked your cheek and his eyes softened as he took you in. “You, just you.”

-

He had you in his arms and was carrying you back towards the bed immediately, soft kisses pressed to his hair as you let your hands slide around his neck. He needed this, just the closeness and love only you could provide would be enough to bring him the peace he needed. Spread out on his mattress you looked like an angel, the glow of the city illuminating your body as he undressed you in the moonlight. “Love me Rafi, let me make it better baby.” He felt a shiver roll down his spine as he sprawls across your body, chests pressed together as he takes your face in his hands and kisses you softly. You sigh as he becomes more urgent, tongue mingling with yours as his palms slide down your sides to grip your hips, pressing his hard length against you and groaning low in his throat.

You whine at the feeling, grinding your hips down into his to get more, it will never be enough until he’s filled you, but ever the tease he plays your body like a well loved instrument until he has you panting and writhing into the mattress. His cologne, the heat from his skin, the filthy words he whispers as he brings you to the edge with his hands and mouth become almost too much to bear, it has you begging him to fuck you and he can’t help the chuckle that bubbles up, his sweet girl reduced to tears over the pleasure he gives. It’s euphoric, knowing he can get you like this. No one else gets to have you this way, only him.

“You want my cock, cariño? Look at you, so good for me. Mi hermoso, mi corazón, I love you. You’re everything to me. Tell me you want it sweet angel, I’ll give you what you need.” His words felt like a brand on your skin, your heart so full for this man, he was otherworldly, truly a gift. He brought his mouth back to yours, nipping at your bottom lip as you bucked up into his hand, you couldn’t form the words it was all too much and yet you needed so much more. “Daddy please, please fuck me- need you close” you stuttered out and he freed himself from his briefs. oh he was mouth watering, toned chest slick from sweat, your eyes followed the trail of chest hair down his happy trail, whimper escaping you as you took in his thick cock in his hand, pumping slowly with mirth in his gaze as he watched you squirm. He would never admit it to anyone, but he really did love it when you called him daddy, the age gap wasn’t even that large honestly, but something about it made him impossibly harder for you, and he couldn’t be bothered to hold himself back anymore.

“Beautiful girl, you make me crazy you know that?” He said as he ran himself through your folds slowly, deliberately, before sinking himself into you and watching as your back arched off the mattress. Sliding his arms under your back he slams himself into you, setting a brutal pace that has you crying and shaking in his hold. So good, it feels so good, and he knows neither of you are going to last long at all. Pressing his thumb to your clit he watches as your release shudders through you, your pussy pulling him in like a vice and he comes deep, moaning your name against your mouth like a prayer.

You both fall asleep like that, connected as intimately as possible, and the nightmares stay away for another night. When morning comes he’ll shrug it off as if it was nothing; but in the back of his mind he’ll be making a list to update his and your security at work, and holding you a little closer than usual before he leaves for the office. It won’t ever fully leave his mind, but little moments of peace with you will make it worthwhile.

Tagging- @arcane-vagabond @attapullman @baezen @ryebecca