#again I appreciate you nonny and thank you for asking so genuinely!

[foibles-fables]

hi foibs, hoping you’re doing well. there’s something i’ve wanted to ask you since burning shores…can you say more about why you weren’t impressed by seyka/seyloy? i’ve valued your hzd opinions for a long time and am curious and interested to learn more about this one. but if you’d rather not answer that’s fine!

Hi nonny!! I told myself I wasn't going to answer any of these, but I really appreciate your kind tone and am happy to address this again for you!

I won't go into a list of specific reasons why here. I do enjoy a good bit of piece-by-piece analysis a LOT but--frankly, picking apart another ship in a public zone like this is not what I want to exemplify on my blog, at all. It's not the kind of environment I'd like to create or discourse I'd like to foster. If those conversations are to be had at all--which, let's face it, they're probably not--they're to be had one on one, with a promise of good faith and open-mindedness between participants.

So to answer your question, I'll give a little more info, but still in generalities.

First and foremost, it's the simple fact that their dynamic, as portrayed in HBS, didn't spark for me! If y'all know me, you know that there is a very specific ship dynamic that I tend to latch onto, and this repeats ad infinitum across fandoms. I just wasn't compelled by the material, which is fine! More power to you if you were, for sure.

That loops into the second reason I'll give: yes, I did find the writing of HBS to be lackluster in many aspects, including the relationship between Aloy and Seyka. The sloppy writing absolutely influenced the way I viewed/reacted to Aloy and Seyka as a ship. To me, it did feel rushed and very much removed from the character and pacing of the series we've known for years. And that was not a boon for connecting with the presented narrative, the same way I began to feel disconnected from HFW. Once again, though, totally subjective and valid if it did hit for you!

I wanted to like Seyka so much more than I did. (This is--as I've shared other posts before--commentary on the writer's room character work, not on Seyka.) I wanted her to oust Alva as my favorite Quen babygirl (A HARD CHALLENGE, I'll admit). I wanted to be compelled by her, and by her dynamic with Aloy. She didn't, and I wasn't. And that's not an attack on Seyka herself, or on folks who enjoyed her. That's my own peeve with the writing and the way she was presented both in the narrative and in the HBS marketing.

If I can also use your ask to be a little vulnerable, nonny? It's been a hard six weeks. I feel like the posts I've put up and the opinions I've offered with regards to this have been nothing less than respectful and pleasant and, in a lot of cases, that grace hasn't been returned. From being blocked/unfollowed/vagued by other Horizon wlw shippers with whom I've built a rapport over the years (which of COURSE it's anyone's right to curate their feeds--still stings on the other side, in this situation especially)--to being directly compared to the Actual Homophobes for supporting the idea of romance options in game three (the same Actual Homophobes sending death and other threats directly to my inboxes)--it's an unfortunate state. I'm doing my best to be positive for the whole fandom, but some days it's harder than others.

In any case--I'll say, contradictorily--there is a Seyloy idea I've been working on, in attempts to connect more with them and sublimate my quibbles with what was presented in canon. So I hope any Seyloy enjoyers who might read it eventually (and this!) will take it in good faith when it's finished, as it's being written in nothing but good faith!

And, FINALLY, because every single time this question comes up, I say "I DON'T DISLIKE SEYKA" out loud in Nadja's voice, and this is the perfect opportunity to finally make the joke in public:

[babyhatesreality]

Hi I’m wondering if you are taking request?! If not that’s okay!

I have a request so it’s nap time and reader is fussy and they don’t know why! And neither does she. She just can’t get comfortable and calm her body down. So they try every trick in the book to try to get her down for her nap before it gets to late and she’s over tried!

Thank you

Hi darling nonnie! Thank you so much for your patience, I'm sorry it's literally been months before I was able to get to you. Please know that I love you and I am grateful for you <3

Everything is Too Spicy

Pairing: Daddy!Stucky x little f!reader

Warnings: DDLG themes (SSC), f!reader, reader is named (but name scarcely used), language, pet names, cranky baby, fluffity fluff fluff fluff- like even for me this one's TOOTH ROTTING.

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"Alright, munchkin, nap time," Papa said, slapping his hands on his thighs as he stood up from the lunch table. You wrinkled your nose and sighed dramatically. Papa chuckled as he came around to your side of the table. "I know, I know, nap time is the worst thing in the world," he gently teased, picking you up and setting you on his hip.

You looked back at the table desperately, hoping that a new reason to get out of nap time might suddenly make itself known as Papa began to walk towards your room. Your eyes landed on the empty dishes. "Um...but WAIT!" you yelled.

Steve pinched his lips together, trying not to laugh. He'd been counting in his head since he picked you up to see how long it was going to take this time to try to weasel out of a nap. He'd only gotten to seven. "Yes, my love?" he asked, an amused look on his face as he only slowed his pace- never stopping.

"Gotta make sure that Daddy eats lunch, Papa! Daddy can't be hungry. If you put me down, I will go check."

"Daddy's eating his sandwiches in the office, lovebug. I brought him lunch before I came to get you from your playroom."

"Um...but what if he needs ANOTHER sammich?"

"I brought him three. He's good."

"But I should CHECK."

"Nice try. Nap time."

You sighed heavily again, grumbling a little as you laid your head on Steve's shoulder. He bit the inside of his cheek to keep from laughing at you as he walked into your room. He gently pulled your covers back and laid you down, noting that you held onto him until the last possible second. It was only then that he noticed that you were definitely making your 'upset' face, not your 'grumpy' face. "What's the matter, Princess?" he said, sitting next to you and brushing your hair back from your face. "What's got my baby upset?"

You bit your lip, fidgeting for a second, then held Jellybean up to your face so you couldn't see your Papa. "I mad at me," you said quietly.

He wasn't expecting that. "You're mad at... you?" he repeated, not entirely sure he heard you correctly. When you nodded, still not looking at him, he scooted a bit closer to you. "Why are you mad, baby?"

"Because I played today and wasn't wif you instead and now I gotta take a nap and be not wif you again," you said in a tiny voice, pouting behind your bunny.

Steve's heart glowed inside his chest at your words. He knew you too well to think that you were making this up. You were genuinely upset because you were already missing him. He gathered you up and cuddled you into his arms again. "Well, I tell you what," he said in his softest Papa voice. "How about I cuddle with you right now while you take your nap?"

You peeked out at him from behind the safety of Jellybean. "You stay wif me?" you asked innocently, really hoping it was true. Steve smiled his best smile at his best girl.

"You betcha, baby," he said, snuggling you and pulling you in so he could scoot himself onto your bed. You squealed with joy, making Jellybean dance around with happiness. He chuckled for a moment, letting your express yourself, but then started running his fingers down your cheek to calm you down.

"Hold on there, peanut," he said. "I'll stay with you but you know the nap time rules."

You nodded vigorously. "Eyes shut, stay onna bed, no toys in bed, no singin', and no gettin' up 'cause I want to," you repeated, anxious to show off your knowledge of the rules. Steve smiled proudly (and also a little bit because he was remembering WHY you had all those very specific nap time rules...you certainly were one for mischief).

"Good girl. Eyes shut and sleep now, baby. JARVIS, nap mode please."

"Yes, Captain."

The windows in your room darkened and you turned towards Steve, snuggling in and shutting your eyes, like a good girl. You nuzzled Jellybean and sighed, waiting for sleep to come.

But it didn't.

After a few moments, you fidgeted a bit, trying to get comfortable. Then a few moments later, you did it again. Steve smiled to himself, feeling you flip and flop around. This was pretty typical for you- you had a lot of wiggles to get out before you could really get comfortable. But even he could feel the slight edge to them this time. After the fifth time you changed positions, you let out a tiny whine.

"What's the matter, baby girl?" Steve said, soft and low.

"I feel too wiggly to sleep, Papa."

"How about you try to get all your wiggles out at once? Do you think that could help?"

Without missing a beat, you gave it your all. You wiggled and flipped and flopped and even sat up on your knees and beat your pillow into a different shape for a good two minutes before collapsing limply at his side.

"That did not work," you said grumpily, still feeling too much to sleep. Steve once again had to bite the inside of his cheek to keep from laughing at your imperious little tone.

"How about a story, huh? Do you think that might work?"

"Okay," you sighed as if the weight of the world was on your shoulders. "Can I has Mermaid please?"

"You sure can. Here we go," Steve said, cuddling you closer and waiting until your eyes were shut. He began telling the tale of The Little Mermaid in a hushed voice, using his best storytelling skills. He told of magical underwater worlds and a sweet girl who fell in love. He watched as you grew stiller and stiller, and made his voice softer and softer, until he finally said, "The End."

To his dismay, your eyes flew open immediately the second the words were out of his mouth. "Stiw too much bees inside me, Papa," you grumbled, starting to feel the effects of afternoon tiredness.

Steve was scratching his head- why weren't you going to sleep? It wasn't like you weren't trying. You hadn't had anything sugary or caffeinated, and you weren't off your normal routine. Maybe...you hadn't had enough to eat at lunchtime?

"Too many bees, huh?" he said, the not-worried part of him grinning at your unique descriptions of what you were feeling. "How about some milk, huh? Would you like some warm milk to help the bees?" It was extremely rare that you would take a bottle, but every now and then you slipped enough to need one. You rubbed your nose with the back of your hand and sniffled.

"Yes, pwease," you said quietly, holding up your arms for him to carry you. Steve had intended to leave you resting in your bed while he went to get your milk, but it was clear you didn't want to be left alone. He easily scooped you up, gently pressing your head into his shoulder. He had clocked the way your l's had turned to w's, which only happened when you were feeling vulnerable and upset. He rubbed your back as he made his way to the kitchen. He quickly made you a bottle and handed it to you. You wearily brought it up to your mouth and began drinking, keeping your tired head on his shoulder.

As Steve carefully carried you back to your room, you suddenly pointed at the office door. "You wanna see Daddy?" Steve asked you. You nodded, your mouth still occupied with the bottle. "Yeah? Maybe that will help this little baby fall asleep?" Steve gently knocked on the door, and you heard your Daddy say he could come in.

"I've got a little kitten with me," Papa said lightly. You were too achy and miserable to hear the shuffle of papers and the footsteps leading up to the door, but suddenly, Daddy was right in front of you.

"What's going on?" Bucky asked, his eyes resting on your exhausted face, surprised by the bottle. Immediately he reached out and stroked your cheek lovingly, already knowing that you were upset.

"We're having a hard time falling asleep," Steve said gently. Bucky's eyes met his for a fraction of a moment- long enough to confirm that you were honestly HAVING trouble and not MAKING trouble. "We thought that seeing Daddy might help," Steve finished, swaying you gently back and forth.

"Is that so?" Bucky said, holding his arms out to you. "You wanna come see Daddy, Trouble?" You opened your eyes, and the heartbreaking look on your face caused his insides to clench for you.

You whined again, wanting to try something new but also not wanting to move at all. They understood, and Steve carefully transferred you to Bucky's arms. The cool metal and familiar whir of the vibranium arm plates was soothing, and you nuzzled into Bucky's neck, dropping your bottle. Steve caught it with his lightning quick reflexes before it hit the ground and upset you even more. "Aw, what's the matter with the little kitten, huh?" Bucky murmured into your ear.

"Evewyting is too spicy, Daddy," you slurred back, the tiredness really catching up to you now. You wanted to cry but you didn't even have the energy to do that. Your poor tired brain simply would not shut down.

Bucky's eyebrows flew into his hairline at your proclamation. "Spicy?" he mouthed at Steve so as not to upset you. "What did you feed her?!"

Steve rolled his eyes. "It's how she feels, she can't find the right words," he mouthed back. Bucky nodded once in understanding, but then his eyes narrowed a bit.

"You sure?" Bucky mouthed back. Steve gave him his patented 'come on man' look.

"Unless it was peanut butter and jelly laced with jalapenos, yeah, I'm sure," Steve mouthed back sarcastically. Bucky had the grace to look abashed for three seconds.

"Sorry," he mouthed back. Steve shook his head, but smiled. Bucky could definitely get a little crazy and overprotective with you which made him not always think straight.

Bucky turned his full attention to you. "How about if Daddy walks you around a bit, huh? Wanna try that?" Your answering whimper broke his heart again, and he headed right for the living room. Knowing where he was going with this, Steve murmured to JARVIS to dim these windows too, and the AI complied immediately.

Bucky cuddled you in close, laying his cheek on the top of your head like you liked, and started crooning soft lullabies that he knew you loved as he gently moved around the room. He could feel the tension in your little body, and the way you were trying to hold still but also squirming to find a comfortable position. When you whimpered and bounced your head against his shoulder once, he knew it was time to try something else.

"Hey Trouble, let's try watching a movie, okay?"

"Don't wanna."

"Not even Tangled?"

Ohhh, that movie was your kryptonite. It had never failed to put you to sleep, although they never tried it at nap time before. You just whimpered and tried to bury your face in Bucky's shoulder again, past words. Bucky quickly moved to the couch, laying your head down in his lap, running his cool fingers through your hair when you whimpered. Steve sat on his left, pulling your legs into his lap. You whined and fussed, but they patted and shushed and soothed you. Steve pulled one of the soft throw blankets over you, and Bucky quickly pulled up Tangled on the TV, adjusting the volume before it started blaring. You heard the opening start, and it was like your entire body went limp. Your daddies held their breaths. You still weren't out, but this was the first positive response they'd gotten.

They held perfectly still while you flipped and flopped, trying to find a comfortable position. Ten minutes in and you finally found it- your left cheek was smushed against Bucky's knee, mouth hanging open, the blanket was bunched up in your arms and draped over your backside, and your right leg and ankle were propped up on Steve's am and shoulder, your foot pressed into the side of his face. You gave the tiniest, contented sigh, and finally, FINALLY fell asleep. They both counted to one hundred in their heads, praying that this was it. When you didn't wake up, the relief was palable.

"Don't. Move," they suddenly whispered to each other at the same time, before quietly grinning.

If anyone asked Captain America about one of his best moments ever later on, he would have said, hands down- watching Tangled with a foot pressed into his face.

[coff-in]

hellooo!! :333 can i request the graves siblings with an older sibling (could be an older brother or gn idm!!) who refuses to participate in any of the weird incest-y bs andy and leyley have going on? i’d imagine growing up and raising them, reader initially had a sense of familial love for them which lead to ashley and andrew also being attached to them (and not in the family love kind…).

and when the whole shitshow that goes down in the game, reader is just like ‘oh hell naw…. 💀’ outright rebuking their siblings’ actions and saying how they’re embarrassed to even be related to them. trying to separate themselves as far away from their siblings. i wonder how the siblings would react with the stark change of their older sibling and kinda wanting their bond back and it turns into something yandere, obsessive thing especially with andrew and how he’s co-dependent towards reader isnfskkfskfkkf

thank u ❤️❤️

notes from coff-in: hellooo!! :3 oh this is so delicious, thank you 'nonnie for this meal! i saw the words 'yandere' and 'obsessive' and a part of my brain just started barking and running all over the place.

[masc] reader-insert, [reader] is about two years older than andrew

[reader] would have such a fucking time taking care of these two freaks, haha! he'd work together with andy taking care of leyley but at the end of the day, mrs graves lets them both know that if they want something they have to ask [reader]. their childhood is pretty cute for the most part. i'll leave it to you guys if you think [reader] gets involved with the nina incident. i personally think he might since he's the oldest, he has to accompany his siblings to make sure they're safe. they bury nina's body and he has to make them promise to NEVER speak of this again. "we don't know where she was or where she went. we never saw her today or yesterday." (maybe he participated in the blood oath, i'll leave that up to you guys)

andy and leyley love him as a familial love but i can also see how it becomes a more romantic love too. [reader] and andy are leyley's only friends to who actually care about her while andy appreciates the shared burden they carry that is taking care of leyley (not as in she herself is a burden but as in taking care of another person) and maybe andy likes the feeling that is having someone older looking out for him. idk how [reader] is able to be like... normal in this family, it's truly an accomplishment

i could also see the dynamic being shifted a little too? ashley is still a scapegoat used whenever something morally bad happens but the blame would/could then be transferred towards [reader] for not stopping ashley, since he's the oldest sibling and should be watching over her and andrew. it could give andrew some space or room to act up a bit since a majority of the siblings' responsibilities aren't shoved onto his shoulders anymore. just food for thought i guess

once quarantine happens, i think everything would be more of less the same? [reader] would let andrew into his bed because he genuinely wants to help andrew with his nightmares (something i think neither andrew or ashley really want to happen. nightmares give ashley leverage over andrew and they give andrew an excuse to cuddle and sleep (literally) with his siblings). the romantic comment andrew makes while starving will confuse [reader] a bit, "i guess it can be seen as romantic... being forever intertwined and such... but-- but that won't happen to us! i'll make sure of it, so don't worry." he has to pay extra attention to them when they're on the balcony now...

there are incestuous undertones throughout the entire game, but when episode 2 starts up [reader] is like "what 💀" HAHAHA!! look man they were raised to know better, not be better hahahaha! ah, sorry sorry. sexual comments or innuendos or slips are caught on by [reader] (or maybe even flat our ignored by him so he could pretend that everything's fine) and are sort of corrected? like "okay, calm down ashley" or "bloody hell andrew, fucking control yourself" with a face palm.

just thought about this. ashley also has leverage over [reader] since ever though he didn't actively participate in killing nina, he did "let it happen" and helped hide the body.

i lost track of time here, oops. once they get to the graves' house [reader] has a talk with mrs graves in the basement. he hates them, hates them. for having to raise his siblings when he was only like, 9 years old. do you know how hard that must be? being a single dad at fucking 9 years old with two children to take care of? IT FUCKING SUCKS and honestly FUCK MRS AND MR GRAVES FOR JUST SHOVING ANDREW AND ASHLEY ON TO HIM! "we can make this all go away" "I WANT YOU TO GO AWAY!" [reader] loves his siblings and yelling at his tied up parents feel very cathartic ngl.

assuming this is a burial route thing, [reader] would be fucking disgusted :3c i doubt he would leave andrew and ashley... since he also needs a new identity too but he does try to separate himself from their sibconnery. tries to avoid being all touchy feely and probably doesn't give that many praises or compliments to them anymore either and it makes andrew and ashley worry (whether or not they siblings fuck [reader] is also up to you guys)

like the burial route is about having trust in each other and exploring EVERY aspect of a bond and relationship, so [reader] rejecting that idea and even like, shying away? from it would raise some panic in the siblings, and i could see them trying to coax [reader] into degeneracy with them, you know? why give a fuck about what society thinks? look at how well it's gone for them; neglected, starved, hunted, CORNERED. they don't need society's approval or good graces or whatever the hell else. they just need each other, no?

(whenever i get better, bet your ass yandere graves' is going to be hard)

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coff-in

[turtlecleric]

I'm pretty sure I've gotten through All of your fics in the last couple of days and ohhhhh my god your writing is so fucking good. All of your characterizations are so on point, your narratives are so heartbreaking, your word choices are amazing - all of it is so GOOD. It's amazing so see someone actually writing for 2007, too. Personal favs: Just For Me, Not Your Fault, Doomsday (this fic is EVIL for my own sanity I have to pretend Raph explained everything to reader and it turns out okay off screen), Beat Past Tense, Sleepy (I have a massive crush on Rise Raph and I've been sad lately so this made me so, so happy), I See You, What Did I Do (again, heartbreakingly effective and makes me want to scream and write an unrealistically upbeat follow up, but that would betray the feeling of the original lol), Pretty Girl (I respect the shit of writing a genuinely terrifying fic and still having Donnie use the phrase "no probbles". Too many angst writers ignore that these boys are goofy as hell and you don't. I love you for it!), & What (I love when the reader dies for some reason??).

Idk I don't have a point to this ask but I fucking love your writing and I wish you the absolute best. If you could toss some more Rise Raph out I would be eternally grateful but you write everything so impossibly well that I will eat up all your work. Cheers!! 💕💌

Oh my goddddd whehhhhhh (<- me crying) thank you so much!! This is incredibly kind of you 🥺🥺🥺 I'm so glad you enjoyed!!

A fic of mine?? EVIL???? Never... 😈

I tried so hard to write a followup to What Did I Do, but I was only writing it because people asked for a second part rather than because I actually wanted to, so it never really got anywhere. Alas. I did try!

Yesss the boys ARE goofy!!!! I like writing and reading them with much darker and more serious personalities, but I also like it when it's just the few aspects that are different from their canon selves. They're silly lil guys!!! Who are willing to [redacted] because they are so obsessed with you! Isn't that great? :D

Oh man, 2007... such a good iteration fr. Nightwatcher Raph is so.......... hhhhhhhh I'm fine (lie). I had started something for him that Keisha reportedly thinks about a lot (hehe) but then I got distracted. Maybe I should work on it next... hm. Things to think about.

Rise!Raph is truly a sweetheart. If I didn't have such intense brain worms over Donnie and Leo, he'd definitely get the spotlight more often. But I'll try regardless!! For you and all the other Raph lovers hehe 🥰

Thank you again for such a sweet message!! I really, really appreciate it. I hope you're doing well, nonnie! 💕

[itsjaywalkers]

jegulus & 71 pleaseee :))

i love all your writing btw!!!!

this prompt gave me an excuse to write this silly lil scene i've had stuck in my mind for days SO THANK U FOR THAT BABE

if u recognise what this is loosely based on . no u don't . i'm going thru something okay .

also !! thank u so much nonnie i'm very happy to hear it !! <3

71. "Kiss me, quick!"

Regulus doesn't know how he's managed to land himself a date with James Potter, but he isn't really complaining.

Or, well, maybe he is complaining a little bit, because, technically, it isn't a real date.

He thinks that, to all intents and purposes, though, it's absolutely a date. They're at a restaurant, sitting in the same side of a booth, and they keep gazing into each others eyes, smiling sweetly and giggling while they decide what they want to order.

Regulus can totally pretend this is real if he ignores the not-so-subtle glances James keeps throwing to the couple a few tables away from them. Or how he keeps whispering under his breath what he wants Regulus to do so they look more convincing. Or the fact that James chose to ask him to be his fake date through gritted teeth and a pinched brow.

He supposes it might be kind of his fault. Regulus hasn't been very nice to James, although there's been a considerable improvement since they met, which he believes should be more appreciated.

But, then again, the Regulus of seven months ago wasn't pathetically in love with James Potter.

Regulus misses him dearly. It was so much easier to keep his reputation intact when he didn't have to make an actual effort.

"I'm gonna put my arm around your shoulders," James informs him with a smile. It looks genuine, and it would've fooled Regulus if he didn't know the other man as well as he does.

He nods, offering a smile of his own that despite being considerably smaller, it's actually sincere. Regulus isn't too worried about it, though. Unlike James, he's an excellent actor, the best of their generation if he says so himself, and it's not hard to believe that he'd play his role perfectly.

Even if it's one as unbecoming as being James Potter's boyfriend.

As he said he would, James wraps an arm around him, and Regulus has to will his body to remain cool and relaxed but not too relaxed, or else he'll end up melting against James' body.

He's just so warm. Regulus reckons the other man ought to go see a doctor about it, get it checked, because it shouldn't be normal for a human being to feel so welcoming, so safe.

Regulus shivers, and he isn't sure if it's due to how disgusted he is by his own train of thought, or how well he seems to fit, tucked against James' side.

"I'm gonna put my head on your shoulder," he mutters, tone surprisingly even. Since he's already doing this, he might as well take advantage of it and properly enjoy it.

"Good idea," James murmurs, sounding excited, his eyes fixed on the guy sitting right in front of Macdonald.

Regulus thinks he'd feel more jealous if it weren't because this whole thing is a mere ruse to teach that asshole a lesson after breaking James' heart.

Still, he wishes James was paying attention to him. He's the Regulus Black, after all. It shouldn't be a choice in the first place.

"Oh," James gasps, squirming a little in his place and jostling Regulus' head a little from where it's resting on his shoulder. "He's finally noticed us."

Regulus can barely supress the urge to roll his eyes.

"Maybe we should turn it up a bit, then," he suggests, getting more comfortable and pressing even closer to the other man.

"You're right," James agrees without missing a beat, as if it's not completely unheard of, James admitting to Regulus being right about something. "I'm gonna whisper something in your ear, and you're gonna laugh about it. I know it must be difficult for you, but—"

"Pretending you're funny?" Regulus cuts him off, batting his lashes up at him all coyly. "It's nearly impossible, but unlike others, I do have the acting skills, so I think I'll manage."

James glares down at him, the gesture poorly disguised by a grin. The matching one Regulus gives him in response is totally genuine.

The other man leans down, until his lips are grazing Regulus' earlobe teasingly, and he has to bite down on his lower lip to keep an embarrassing noise from escaping.

"You're the most insufferable person I've ever met," James whispers, his breath hitting Regulus' skin with every word. "And I can't wait for this date to be over."

Oh, Regulus couldn't relate more. He's starting to come too close to popping a fucking boner for comfort.

He laughs, too loud and too eager, behaving like a stupid schoolgirl with a crush, and when realisation dawns on him, he does his best to ignore that he is basically a schoolgirl with a crush.

Regulus thinks that this must be what hitting rock bottom feels like.

"Fuck, he's looking this way," James says, still way too close to Regulus' ear, to his fucking neck. "He's actually looking this way. Oh my god, I can't believe this is working!"

"That makes two of us," Regulus huffs after daring to take a peek and discovering that James' annoying ex is, in fact, focused on them and their cheesy display. He even seems to be shooting daggers at them.

"Shit, Gideon looks so mad," James comments, positively giddy at the thought. "We gotta do something else, something that actually drives the message home."

"And what would that message be?" Regulus drawls, tilting his face the slightest bit, making it seem like they're actually having a Moment.

"Probably 'you're a fucking prick and I'm glad we're over and you're gonna regret playing with me like you did.'"

Regulus hums, considering, and then his mouth is opening before he even has the opportunity to think about it. "Kiss me, then."

James splutters, eyes widening comically and jaw almost dropping to the floor. Regulus wants to snap at him for breaking character after all their hard work, but now that James has decided to fuck up so badly, someone's gotta keep their charade afloat.

"What?" he nearly yells, and it's almost physically painful for Regulus, holding back his scowl.

"Fucking keep it down," Regulus hisses, his expression resembling a lovesick fool's. "How do you want this to look believable otherwise? Especially after sabotaging us like this."

James has no business looking as offended as he does right now. If anything, Regulus should be the one sporting that aggrieved frown, considering the circumstances.

"Shut up," James grumbles, all petulantly like a child. "I don't want to fucking kiss you."

Regulus swallows the sudden wave of nausea and the pieces of his broken heart, and arches a judging eyebrow.

"And you think I do?" he questions with a sniff. "I'm doing this to help, but if you'd rather ruin your own plan because of your stupid pride, then be my guest."

"I know you're not just lecturing me about pride, of all things—"

"James, I think he's about to get up. Fuck, what if he comes here? Shit, this is—kiss me, quick!"

"Excuse me, he's doing what!?" James whips his head around in mild panic, just to see that Gideon really is pushing his chair away from the table, all his attention on them.

"James," Regulus urges him, elbowing him harshly on the side.

It takes James a couple of seconds to return his focus to Regulus, at least a dozen emotions flickering behind his eyes. "I'm not—I don't think we—"

With a long-suffering sigh, Regulus grips the front of James' shirt and pulls him in, clashing their mouths together and swallowing James' surprised gasp.

He tries to tell himself it's fine, that he's kissed other people before when shooting scenes for his show, and this isn't any different. Regulus didn't feel anything back then, because it was just work, just another role, and in a way, this thing with James is, too.

But it doesn't matter how much he tries, how he keeps repeating these words in his head like a mantra. His heart still speeds up as he moves his mouth against James', who seems completely frozen on the spot. His cheeks still burn, the blush probably being noticeable from a distance. His body still relaxes against James', seeking more of that lovely warmth, more of James' touch.

It's over way too soon, but the other man isn't responding, and if he keeps it up for too long with James just sitting there and taking it, their audience is bound to notice.

Regulus pulls away with a truly idiotic smile, and he hates that he doesn't even have to fake it.

"See? That wasn't so hard, was it?" he murmurs, while James blinks down at him.

He's about to turn around, search for Gideon and hopefully relish in his jealous expression, when he feels a hand on his jaw. The grip is unforgiving, bordering on desperate, and before Regulus has the chance to question it, or swat the contact away, James is pulling him in for another kiss.

This one's different. Less performative. Regulus wasn't actually acting in the first one, because he's been wanting to kiss the other man for a few months now, but he was still hyperaware of Gideon, of what they were trying to do. Of James being completely unresponsive.

In this case, however, it's sort of impossible to focus on anything that isn't James, who's kissing him eagerly, hungrily, deepening the kiss the moment Regulus begins reciprocating. He licks at his lips, requesting permission, and Regulus grants it without a second thought, nothing but white noise inside his brain.

Their tongues tangle, and James makes a keening sound against Regulus' panting mouth. His fingers twitch around the material of James' shirt, a whimper on the tip of his tongue when their teeth clash in their desperation.

Once again, Regulus is the one that puts an end to it, even if it's more out of survival instinct than actual want. You see, they start to get too into it, especially considering they're in a very public place, surrounded by other people.

There's nothing wrong with a bit of snogging, and Regulus has seen way worse than their little make out session. But then James' free hand is gripping onto his waist, pulling Regulus in until he's nearly straddling his lap, blood rushing south at an alarming pace and hips twitching with the need to thrust in search of some friction.

Surprisingly, Regulus still has some sense of self-preservation left.

He captures James' lower lip between his teeth and tugs, dragging another obscene sound out of him, before finally breaking their kiss. Regardless, James doesn't allow him to get far, his hold on him tightening as soon as Regulus attempts to put some space between them.

"Yeah," James exhales, sounding absolutely wrecked. "That wasn't hard at all."

[rebornologist]

hi!! can i request earl gray tea, black tea, and chai tea for g? thank you!!

G ♡ Tea Prompts

Hiii nonnie, thanks for rqing! lil schpiel below :3

୨୧ ⁺˳₊ earl grey tea; how did they court their s/o?

✧ G wanted to make an active effort in courting his s/o, but he was much too awkward to figure out what charm points of his he should have highlighted to woo his s/o-to-be. It began with him wearing his hair differently, dressing himself more neatly, and just seeing if they would comment on the subtle changes. As they started chatting more, he grew more playful in their conversations, which is uncommon for him. He would stand closer to them, always open doors for them, hold their jacket if asked, and eventually invited them out for coffee and dinner. He tried really hard to not have the relationship absolutely snowball, but they end up having a first date that went on for the whole day, and they still wanted more of each other after saying goodnight and goodbye. It came fairly naturally to the both of them, and he really appreciated that.

୨୧ ⁺˳₊ black tea; what do they look for in a person?

✧ He really values someone who is reliable, because reliability is pretty core to his being. He has high standards for himself and the people he works with, and in turn he expects the same from a significant other. G also seems like the kind of person who appreciates someone who expresses themselves in a more counterculture way. Someone who really knows their goal aesthetic and how to be their most genuine self. He values confidence and prefers someone with strong opinions and stand their ground for what they believe in, However, their morals have to align with the goals of the work G is doing with the first gen Vongola, otherwise it’s just another point of tension he does not need in a personal relationship.

୨୧ ⁺˳₊ chai tea; how do they spice up their relationship?

✧ G used to ride motorbikes and didn’t really bring it up until later in the relationship. He feels much more at ease picking up his s/o in a sturdy, safe, comfortable car, but when they inquire about the helmet and thick leather jackets dug up in the old boxes in the basement, he spills the beans and caves to their enthusiasm to “be his backpack���. With their encouragement, he picks up biking again and likes to go on the occasional joyride with them. He likes the feeling of them leaning on him and hugging his torso tightly from behind, and it reminds him of his wilder days.

I'm totally fighting burnout atm so if this feels a little uninspired... forgive me

[yandere-yearnings]

DAR!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day for me. I was honestly expecting an answer to atleast take a few days but just the fact that you responded so quickly already cheered me up quite a bit. And then the response is such a beautiful, heartwarming piece? You are truly heavensent. Burrowing my face in my pillows rn (in a good way)

Knowing that you yourself aren't doing well either makes me even more grateful and I do hope that being able to cheer someone else (me) up maybe helped you cheer up a little aswell. Again thank you so much for everything.

-With all the love in the world, 🦢

swan nonnie, have i ever told you how much i love and appreciate you? bc i really really do🥺🩷 i apologise that this took me a while to get to, but i wanted to be able to respond w/ a bit more of a clear head, i'm really sorry😭 know that you don't have to thank me at all, you're so important and i'm always happy to spend my time on you and all the other sweet ppl i have the pleasure of receiving asks from like this🥰

i have been really slow with replies nowadays, so it's understandable that you'd think so, honestly. i wanted to answer you as quickly as i could w/o compromising quality bc ik sometimes a wait when you're not doing well can be equally as disheartening. i usually get distracted really easily but i promised myself i wouldn't while working on that piece. i'm actually super glad to hear that the faster answer managed to cheer you up a little❗️❗️

also thank you for calling it beautiful🥺👉👈 i was worried it didn't capture the vibes that i was imagining, so that really means a lot!! i am also burrowing my face in my pillows bc you are always the absolute sweetest😩💕

actually swan nonnie, when i got this ask in my inbox and read it, it did make me smile at a point where i think i really needed to so i'm ever grateful. there's genuinely no need to thank me, bc your happiness is a gift in itself😌❤️

[sukirichi]

suki! it’s so good to see that you’re updating again! (i’m a bit late…) i normally don’t like directly interacting since i’m kind of awkward and socially inept. i took a bit of time to hesitate whether or not to send an ask because of this…but i still wanted to express my appreciation for you continuing to write dtd! i just wanted to you read and hopefully be able to understand how special you and dtd are to me. (i may not convey it properly)

i remember first finding the series (the old version with the sickly mistress) and i loved the hq royalty concept so much! even after the plot changed i had already read a lot of your other stuff and i really enjoyed your writing and ideas. (also i’m such a sucker for suna i pounce at any related content—not to mention i love sakusa and oikawa as well so dtd genuinely aligned with all my favorites ♡ ) i’m glad i stumbled upon dtd then. it has really grown to hold a special place in my heart, and i can confidently say that it’s my favorite fanfic series and probably even favorite fanfic work overall!

when you announced possibly not returning to dtd due to your workload, i was a bit sad that i couldn’t see the end of it, but i was happy that you didn’t push yourself beyond your limits. (when you said there was a chance you might continue it through ao3, i was so ready to wait however long it would’ve taken) and seeing that you’re writing again, i hope that means you found a balance between pre-med and writing, and i’m glad if you did! though even if i’m dying to know what happens at the end of dtd, please do take care of yourself as well! being able to see dtd again after this much time was honestly a blessing and i can’t tell you how much i appreciate you. thank you for coming back, suki. i missed seeing you ♡

— ☆

hi nonnie! thank you so much for taking the time to send me a message evn though it may not be your usual thing, i appreciate that a lot 🥺 and aaah you were here ever since the first dtd series, you’re a real one, thank you for sticking around !

hmm tbh nonnie, i actually did not plan on coming back at all or posting dtd on ao3 because . . . i was just going through a lot before i left, and i felt like it was already so long from when i last updated dtd that i kinda just assumed no one would read it anymore, so why bother 🥹 but my friends reached out to me, said they missed me a lot, so even though it was nerve-wracking, i took a shot in the dark and started writing dtd again. it was really scary, i thought no one would read it again, but then i came back to so much sweet messages and everyone was just so kind and supportive that i’m !! well, until now i’m super flattered and grateful for everything. readers like you mean the world, and i hope you guys know you equally mean so much to me 🥹🌷 i appreciate each and everyone for you for the warm welcome ! though i cannot guarantee i found the balance since i will be working again soon, i’ll do my very best to do what i can 💫

and again, anon, thank you! i missed you all so well. sending lots of love xoxo 💘

[sleepey-demon-liker]

can i request a belphie x eldest sibling reader who acts like a typical eldest child (and hence tends to “look after” belphie) and isn’t great at expressing affection . can be angst or fluff or both ! tysm <33

Ofc nonnie! Thanks so much for requesting btw, I hope you enjoy~ ☆ (I made this fluff fluff fluffy!)

Belphie with an Eldest Sibling Reader

Belphie, being the youngest and most spoiled, fully takes advantage of your caring personality and expertise. He does genuinely enjoy you caring for him though, more than he appreciates his brothers doing it

If you ever told him about your siblings, he would act uninterested, but he is behind his facade. He gets a little jealous that you give this type of attention and affection to others... but he understands that family bond. If you ever proposed the idea of introducing him to your siblings, he would accept nonchalantly but actually be worried about impressing them and if they would approve of him

Belphie doesn't mind that you aren't great at or don't know how to express affection. He knows you still care just by little actions. Like making sure he is up and ready for RAD, or asking if his homework is finished and if not, you'd be happy to help with it. You both get each other, and he couldn't ask for anything more

He'll be the one to initiate affection if you don't know how, and he's completely fine with that- it'll just be in his tsundere like way that we all know and love~

He'll, of course, always ask to cuddle with you, to nap with you, to just be with you, and every time you agree he's over the moon. He will, also of course, never let you leave once he has you, so expect to be cuddling in his arms or have his head resting in your lap for 5 hours at the very least hehe

Soon you may even find that subconsciously, your hand will wander to his own, or your fingers will be running through his silky hair, or that your lips had met because of your own volition and not because he was the one to ask. Nothing gets Belphie's heart beating more than those innocent moments

Belphegor loves and treasures you dearly, he loves how you spoil him, how you take care of him, and how he doesn't have to fear judgement when he's in your presence. He knows you'll always take care of him, and he'll do his best to take care of you as well. So MC, won't you stay with him just a little longer~?

There we go, thanks again for requesting anon!! I love our sleepy cow demon just as much~ I only have 1 sibling and I'm the younger one so I hope I wrote this well enough and that it's accurate HSGSHSBS

See you lovelies next time~ ☆

[satsugacafe]

I’ve been wanting to start my own bleach writing blog and honestly… your blog may be the incentive I need. It’s so pretty, the colors on mobile are calming, I love your layouts and characterizations of the characters, and like.. idk, you’re a new blog so it feels encouraging to also start something new of my own. Sorry if this is unneeded - it’s just me rambling and trying to both thank and praise you haha 🤍

I got your other ask nonnie, and not to worry, you’re anonymous. I wanna say ‘thank you’ for even considering such a new blog on the scene as an inspiration for wanting to join the writing community for the Bleach fandom. I don’t believe I will ever have the right words to express how touched I am.

It’s also relieving to hear that you like my characterisations. Ever since I’ve been writing, it’s one thing I strive to achieve, so it’s a relief. And no, you aren’t rambling. Your appreciation is genuinely appreciated. It’s great to see someone else encouraged to write. So, I hope you do go through with your idea to start your blog, and if you ever wish to reach out again, feel free! 🤗💜

Also, thanks for finding my aesthetics nice! Sometimes I think I go overboard with the amount of purple I use 🙈.

[cinderscoria]

so i defo understand the want to abandon old projects bc they just don’t interest you/don’t reflect your style anymore, but i just wanted to say that your endgame series on ao3 is genuinely so compelling and beautiful, and i find myself returning to it every time my etn fixation comes back. you handle the big ensemble cast so gracefully. a scene never feels crowded, even with ten people in the room. every character matters, no matter how small, and the way you build the wider world, whether with throwaway lines or big plot points, is just wonderful. i usually struggle with multichapter fics, but your stuff just keeps me hooked, chapter after chapter, reread after reread. again, i totally get that fixating on old work might be annoying, so pls don’t feel obligated to finish it if its not something you care about anymore, just wanted to extend some compliments :3

oh Nonny 😭 what an incredibly sweet message. thank you so much for this, it's something I think I really needed to hear as of late.

you're right in that I have grown out of the etn fandom and that Endgame doesn't reflect my style anymore, but while I used to look back on it with shame, now I feel fondness. I'm grateful that it's reached folks and that they liked it, and even still like it. I guess that's all I was really hoping for in the end when I wrote it haha

as for if I'll finish it, I do want to come back to it eventually. I'm working on original fiction more so these days, but I do know how thk and Endgame in general was supposed to end haha. and everyone has been so kind about it, the least I can do is maybe provide some closure.

thank you again my friend, sorry it took me a minute to get back to you! but I appreciate this ask so much ❤️

[jewreallythinkthat]

You said you believe in a two state solution what does that mean genuinely asking? Split 50/50 with Palestinians able to control and govern themselves? Gaza and the West Bank is not a two state solution that is called occupation. If you think israel would allow a two state solution to happen you are naive

Hi Nonnie, I'm assuming you aren't the person who has been sending me abuse as you type differently and use different terminology - although from the last line, I can't be sure 🤣. Either way, thank you for posing this question so politely in such a high emotion time, I really appreciate it.

I believe in the Palestinian state, it should be fully governed by Palestinians, with no influence from Israel. It is a true state for the Palestinian people.

In terms of boarders, that's complicated. The original partition was rejected by the Arabs and they attacked the new Israel and slaughtered the Jews they could get their hands on. If they had accepted Israel, then the world would be a hugely different place with a much more equal splitting of the land. Instead, they attacked and killed thousands. They literally took 130 Jews who defended a small Jewish town which had surrendered and executed them in the middle of the town (and that's from Arab sources). I personally would go for the '67 boarders as I believe that's the generally accepted ones when people talk about this, and that way the only people displaced would be the west bank settlers who can go cry about it because honestly fuck them.

Israel does not occupy Gaza. Both Israel and Egypt have blocades with Gaza, that's different (and another layer of complicated). Gaza would obviously need it's own power generating methods as I believe as 2 state means a full split. It will never be a true two state until there is no reliance on Israel for power or whatever in Gaza - maybe Egypt would lend a hand to get it up and running, but frankly they are just as culpable at the moment.

I don't like the bundling of the current Israeli regime (whom I detest) and the country of Israel - in the same way you wouldn't refer to the country and people of Russia as being the same as Putin (although at least tin Israel there is a free speech and speaking out which would be brutally quelled by the Russian regime there). Do I believe Bibi wants a 2 state solution? Not really. Do I believe he can be forced to one, dragged kicking and screaming all the way? Yes.

Do you, Nonnie, believe Hamas want a two state solution? I don't. That's clear from the fact they just fired 10 rockets out of Rafah (where 1 million people currently shelter) towards the Kerem Shalom crossing, where aid enters Gaza. Funny how when there is a chance peace talks look good, Hamas has sabotaged it again...

The worst thing that could happen to Hamas is the creation of Palestine as they immediately become irrelevant. They thrive off this war, and the ongoing suffering. If Palestine is created and Hamas are in charge, the are immiately bound by international law in a way they have loopholed themselves out of by not actually being the governing body of a country.

Hamas want a two state less than Netenyahu does.

I believe a two state solution will be achieved but I cannot see any way in which Hamas one Bibi could ever be allowed near it for it to work.

[seijorhi]

dear rhi,

i think it's become my norm to disappear for months at a time and come back (mainly to check on you), but this time i'm so glad i did because i didn't have to worry about the anticipation of your latest fic, and now i get to struggle to put into words how much i absolutely loved it <3

rhi, i want you to know how gifted of a writer you are. to have such a creative thought process is something you should cherish forever, and that's why i never mind the wait between each gap in my time on this app- because i know that, even if its months before i read from you again, i know i have amazing things waiting for me (and i still get to think of some of my older favorites before i return for the new!). in fact, you might be possibly the sole writer i truly truly get excited to read from again each time i delete and redownload tumblr.

your ability to create something so mindblowing from a simple idea or prompt is something i really envy, and i hope you don't ever lose that because it will be a genuine tragedy if that ever happens.

and oh my goodness, your latest fic? I'm genuinely speechless. wither and bleed is (i don't know how many times i've said or thought this for each of your fics, but i'll say it again anyway) one of my new favorites from you. i don't think i have anything new to really contribute to the discussion, especially since im a bit late to the party from what i can tell, but i got the chills. of course that isn't uncommon when i read your stories but i was actually in shambles by the end, and that goes to show how effective you are as a writer considering we as the reader were actually, relative to the fic's length, hardly actually in it.

i don't know what else to add, other than i can't wait for what you have in store next and i admire you so much, rhi, from the bottom of my heart <33

with love,

🦢 anon <3

nonnie, dearest, darling, beloved, i will cRY

fhdsjkdhfdjsak i know i have been very slack with writing lately but this was the sweetest fucking ask and it has me all soft n gooey n i just really love and appreciate you!!!

i pinky promise, cross my heart and hope to die, there will be a fic before the end of this month!!! so you cannot leave until then <33

but fr i totally understand the urge to dip every now and then and pop back in

ily!! thank you for the super nice ask and i hope ur doing good!!!

MWUAH MWUAH!!!

[kaustic]

hii! previous anon here (long story, made an ask about it being hard to accept death, you made a beautifully worded response and it really resonated)

i felt the need to come back to once again let you know how much i still, to this day, appreciate and think about your response. since then, i dont think there’s been a single time where i was upset about it and not been relieved/cheered up/etc after remembering it.

i know that ask was long in the past (almost a year and a half ago if i remember correctly), but ive been thinking about how many quick moments like that have genuinely impacted my life. i’m currently on the path to becoming a funeral director and i’ve shared your words with many of my fellow classmates, as well as many friends and family members during harsh times of similar status.

we never know how much we influence random strangers’ lives, so i’ve always found it important to let people know they’ve done so when i have the chance.

sorry to be sending you such a crazy ask in the middle of the night, and thank you so much for impact you’ve had on my future, even if it was never intended or thought about beyond answering an ask. i sincerely hope you’re doing well.

OMG YES I REMEMBER YOU! nonnie i have no words, this is so sweet. you made my cry /pos. i’m so glad and amazed that my words could help you and others! im just, wow!

i truly do not have to words to express how thankful i am that my words were able to touch so many people that’s just beautiful🥺

i’m doing amazing and I’m so glad to hear you’ve been doing well too! im holding this ask so gently in my arms for forever and sending you all my love!🫶🫶

[icharchivist]

Translator!Anon here! In honor of the new trailer I have decided to lose my entire mind and fed a short piece of the Belial's Room segment from the GranFes 2022-2023 (which I painstakingly cut out of the stream myself, btw. I am mentally sound) to the voice-to-text program and while again, it's not the most reliable, I'm gonna try a text-based translator later, since the segment is subtitled, I was curious to see what it'd spit out

One thing I actually heard with my own ears is after Belial read a letter from someone who bought his figurine, he went "kore wa kore wa", which most closesly translates to "Well, well", but a translation also suggested it's "A phrase used when one feels shocked upon encountering something unexpected" which is hilarious because it's so patently untrue. He sounds neither surprised nor shocked. More like smug. So yeah. I thought that was funny.

One sentence that the program figured out that looks super close to the actual subtitles provided ended up being "It was a very exciting first time." Of course it would get that right. What was I thinking. He was referring to how he got here and how he had difficulty getting to the Fes and got stuck (in traffic?) and ended up taking the car, which was said exciting (doki doki) first time. Then something about feeling the wind. But please take this with a grain of salt. All we know for certain is that he had an exciting first time. Good for you, man.

He refers to his segment as a treat for the audience and thanks them for their many letters (the questions you could send via his Twitter, I am never getting over that) and promises that we're going to love it. Or that he loves us (suki). Pick your favorite, but I know mine.

He also laughs and it looks genuinely wholesome, like he's actually having fun. He's probably enjoying having such a huge harem who coo at his every move. Well, maybe it's a bit sinister, but he looks so happy so I don't mind the ulterior motives.

He was surprised by the amount of messages he got, which does not surprise me, personally. He goes on to say that responding to some of them is his way of showing his love.

The first question was someone asking about how Belial would describe his ideal man, according to Granblue_en, my heroes, and according to them he goes on for a while before realizing he's describing himself

My mix of programs unfortunately spat out something pretty cryptic and hard to understand, so I went for something else.

I tried Google Lens and yeah, it's a bit sluggish, I have to cover the camera and pause often because it doesn't fully realize when the text changes and occasionally refuses to focus on the text I want it to and translates something completely random instead, like the keyboard on my laptop. I had no idea those are numbers in the top row, thank you, Lens.

According to it, however, his answer to the question was "A good man, huh? Genuine and sincere, doesn't lie to himself, earnestly fulfils his role. Isn't that a good man? ...Ah, my bad. Isn't this a self-introduction?"

I'm counting that as a success because it's actually comprehensible. Perhaps if I had a lot more time on my hands I'll try longer sequences with the Lens, but again, it's not super cooperative. But I appreciate getting to catch a glance at how he sees himself, apparently? How he sees himself? Is he just being ironic again?Food for thought!

From the Granblue_en summary, I was honestly expecting much worse, so this is a relief

I intend to keep finagling with this occasionally until I uncover the whole truth. I even started looking for Japanese classes in my area. I am obsessed. Don't be like me, kids

Unrelated but even without knowledge of the Japanese language I enjoy watching these Belial's Room segments, it's pure Hosoyan ASMR and just nice, so I definitely recommend them and hope we get another one next year

Anyway, take care!

OH HELLO NONNY!!!

MAN THAT'S AMAZING HOLY SHIT thank you so much for the hard work getting the summary??? That was so much work to make sure to know what this bastard said in that one fes i'm so impressed!!!

and thank you so much for sharing it with me on my blog :sob: i'm so touched.

Going into the commentary now, under cut so it's not too long,

-for the Kore wa Kore wa i could imagine him playing it up like he's shocked while he knows very well that he has this effect on people, this is so funny thank you

-OH I REMEMBER ABOUT HIM GETTING STUCK!!!! I remember seeing a hundred of fanarts about him getting stuck in the subway actually, there was a huge meme at the same time as a fes where he was especially stuck in a station in Shibuya because of subway difficulties, and i think it was because the Belial hologram mentioned it or something before. (I also think i remember it bc then Belial did a PSA about wearing your mask in a public space, since it was during the height of covid) so i'm assuming he's refering to that one time he got stuck, and so he was careful this time taking the car! That tracks with what happened a few years ago so i'm sure you're right!!! exciting!

-aw he loves us..... i decide to accept this is the official translation now,

-aw he likes having a full group of people all over him cherishing him??? canon confirmation he would like being our collective boyfriend, and canon confirmation that in here with Ichas and the Nonnies we understand Belial the most and here's the proo-

-how can he be surprised about that he's THE mister "drives fans crazy". he doesn't understand how loved he is SMH!! but i'm so touched he's giving back some love for the fans. ofc it's a bit of fanservice, but i'm feeling serviced so i'm happy.

-The ideal man answer will never fail to make me laugh. yeah you're right babe you're right.

Oh i feel you so much for google lens, i had the same issue trying to put the MeguMari duet through the translation :(

BUt ALSO HELLO ON THiS DESCriPTION??? It's one thing if he would have described how hot he was but holy shit. Good man??? HIM??? Genuine and Sincere??? MISTER McLIAR???? though i guess he's genuine and sincere over his feelings of love and devotion so. i guess that the only thing that matters in this case. "doesn't lie to himself" Belial. Belly. Sweetie. "earnestly fulfills his role" THIS IS NOT A GOOD THING KNOWING THE PRIMAL STUFF BELIAL... but can we convince him into being a good housewife after that asking for a friend (me)

I think that like, for instance, his devotion to his role, his genuine and sincere feeling, he especially describe how he is to Lucilius and describes that he would be the most perfect of lovers of Lucilius would give him a chance, because those attributes should be the ones to help him out on that. But he's definitely lying on the not lying to himself :sob: guy is lying to himself about lying to himself. Or he's trying to manipulate us again.

but that's so interesting, loving it.

So glad it ended up being quite fun like this!

Good luck with working on more of the translation, and WOW! congratz on seeking for more Japanese knowledge just to get what our Belial is saying, i'm so amazed. You're a rolemodel.

And so much mood, it really is just ASMR segments when you don't know what he's saying. IT's always so fun

thank you again so much for sharing those with me i'm so happy <333

take care!

[wonryllis]

omg, i am the same anon who was over the top excited for northern italy & daddy issues. for a second when you posted about not appreciating the demands for fics to be out i thought you had meant my ask specifically because you posted that announcement not long after i submitted my ask and i thought it was your way of calling me out because i couldn't really remember if i was being demanding in that ask or not and i got lowkey scared and had a mini heart attack 😭 LOL

but i enjoyed watermelon sugar v greatly that i even recommended it to user simpjaes a while back 😊❤️ pls continue writing and showcasing your talent on here! (they are my brainrot🥹) if you ever leave i would most likely die 🛌💔 i appreciate your hard work, time, and effort you spend into them and i am just eating, devouring each and every one of them like it's my last supper.

hello my dearest nonnie ^^! ahh no i also somewhat anticipated you'd think of it like that but i just had to take my time answering you and that post was after someone commented in one of my fics to hurry up and all, so no it wasn't bcz of you love! you were not demanding at all, your ask was literally a blueprint of how it should actually be, standard!

aww baby don't be so scared you were so nice! i would never do that to anyone who's genuinely appreciative and not just pretending just to be able to ask certain questions. if you're nice, never be scared. i always appreciate it!

OH. WAIT WHAT? you were the one who recommended it to her?? OMG i was so shocked when i had seen it back then. glad to know you found it so good to the extent of recommending it to others ㅠㅠ

with people like you supporting me, i am not leaving anytime soon, i have so so so much to share there's no way i'll leave before doing that. i may be put off a little at times with the amount of entitled people here but trust me, i love writing fics too much to leave. once again i have no words to describe how happy and encouraged this made me, thank you so much hun for appreciating and supporting me like this i love you <33