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dilaradcmir · 1 year ago

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Task Three: Written in the Stars

Roll out the red carpet, because LEO has arrived. She is represented by the lion, and these spirited fire signs are the kings and queens of the celestial jungle. They’re delighted to embrace their royal status: Vivacious, theatrical, and passionate, LEOS love to bask in the spotlight and celebrate themselves. These lions are natural leaders and they enjoy cultivating friendships and romances that are artistically and creatively inspired. Playful LEOS have no problem leaning into drama-fueled romances that are perfectly suited for the tabloids. (In fact, they may even prefer them.) After all, every LEO perceives him or herself as a celebrity. These astrological divas never get tired of lavish dinners, exclusive parties, or decadent designer wear. LEOS are also powerful, creative and eager to conquer everything they set their minds to. When they set a target for themselves, they stick to it with tenacity.

THE SUN ( leo ): your style, your ego, your personality & destiny..

Outwardly, Dilara appears confident. And she is. Confident, that is. She likes to look after herself, and present herself a certain way to the world. Some might even think her a little vain, and they wouldn't be far off. Her confidence can sometimes intimidate others, or make them dislike her as she's very upfront and sure of herself in the way she approaches others. She likes to be adored and admired; and when she isn't, it bothers her. Funnily enough, there are a number of insecurities that remain beneath the surface — she's just good at hiding them. Out of life, she wants to know that there are true people in her life who genuinely care for her.

THE MOON ( libra ): your emotions, instincts, habits, moods & reactions..

Dilara can be emotional, but prefers to keep this hidden beneath the surface — as a Leo sun, she doesn't want anyone knowing her truest feelings. Besides, she's been hurt often enough that she puts up a facade. But deep down, where her emotions lie, she is a true moon in libra — she has a deep need for harmony. She loves to be social and can be a caring and sympathetic friend. She's a good planner with an excellent eye for detail, and is tactful when handling difficult situations. But, she is very much self-indulgent with an expensive taste, which can lead to excessiveness. She's indecisive. Her tendency to people please all the time may be off-putting and annoying to others. She can have quite the temper here and there, especially if she doesn't get her way or if someone deeply offends her. There's a duality in the way she thinks and comes across.

THE ASCENDANT ( gemini ): how the world sees you..

People perceive Gemini ascendants as talkative, bright and curious. They have the ability to change their appearance, attitude, and aptitude to best adapt to those around them. I feel that Dilara is like that — changing parts about her to suit the needs and desires of those around her. She is quite intellectual when you really get down to speaking with her, and soon realise she's quick-witted as well. She'll talk your ear off if you let her. She has a way with words, and this can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to Dilara.

MERCURY ( aries ): your mind, communication, intellect and intelligence..

Dilara, like other Mercury in Aries people, is sharp, direct, original and funny in a biting way — in other words, she will clap back. If she's in a mood she can be argumentative and tactless, her impulsivity shining through. She relies on her instincts rather than rational plans but more often than not, this actually works for her. She can be very strong minded when it comes down to it, but she can also be fleeting. She's not the very best at communicating her truest feelings, but can sometimes seem impulsive in the way she feels and expresses herself. I'd consider her street smart, if anything. She's not really one for the books.

VENUS ( gemini ): your relationships, attractions, love & beauty..

She is dubious about commitment and can be hesitant to bring those walls down and love another person. At the end of the day she'd much rather be alone than in a relationship with the wrong person. "A Venus in Virgo woman spends much time seeing herself through other people’s eyes. She struggles with being seen and trying to fit into what other people want and need, being judged, criticized, and put down. And with the comparison trap she falls into." She thinks she has to be perfect for others, no matter the type of relationship. Perfect in her appearance, in the way she presents herself. She is most attracted to someone who will stimulate her mind. Don't get me wrong, she loves a good gift and being pampered but.. at the end of the day, what really matters to her is the connection she has with another, and whether they will truly be there for her or not.

MARS ( aries ): your strifes, aggression, desire, temperament and passions..

Dilara, as calculated as she can be, tends to be impulsive, especially when it comes to that anger bubbling up quickly. She has no interest in brushing off anything that upsets her, and she'll confront a situation straight up if she needs to. She's very passionate about the things she wants, but she's lost faith in herself lately.. ever since her downfall with her father. When she's sure of herself, she can be competitive and courageous in what she does — especially when she knows she's good at something. She was good at acting, but grew lazy over the years due to her loss of interest in the art. She enjoys a quick, passionate fling but doesn't want to attach feelings to the person. Dilara is not afraid to stand up for herself or others if it really comes down to it — she's not a bystander.

JUPITER ( sagittarius ): your luck, growth, optimism, abundance and understanding..

For the most part, Dila has always considered herself quite lucky. She's always tended to get her way with little effort, and has never had to work for what she has. Her mother always told her she was born under a lucky star. Deep down, she has a heart of gold, and can be generous, idealistic and tolerant. But, she can also be lazy and prone to all kinds of excesses as a Jupiter in Sag. Her most recent downfall has caused her to mature and grow up, and realise that in reality, not everything comes easy. She just had it easy due to the family she was born into. Now she has to learn to navigate the world on her own. She comes across as fairly optimistic but deep down can be hard on herself.

SATURN ( scorpio ): your discipline, sense of responsibility, ambition..

Dilara fears being seen, truly seen. Even though it's what would heal her ironically? Your girl also fears bugs & people thinking the worst of her. She worries about what people think. She can well and truly be hard working and tenacious when she is truly interested in something. She feels most comfortable when she is in control of a situation, only because she fears being out of control. When things have been out of her control, she's been hurt.

URANUS ( gemini - 1943 ): your rebellion, eccentricity, reformation..

Uranus in Gemini people can be witty, clever and open-minded.. they embrace change and freedom. I feel Dilara falls under much of that but she struggles with change in particular, especially if it makes her feel unsafe. Take for example an entire life of getting everything she's ever wanted (materialistically anyway), and having it taken away from her. She's struggling but making do. That being said, she doesn't like when things are at a standstill either. Perhaps it's what she's been looking for all along.

NEPTUNE ( libra - 1943 ): your dreams, intuition, mysticism, imagination & delusions..

Neptune in Libra people are impressionable, sensitive, artistic, passionate, idealistic and daydreamers who like beauty. I feel this is Dilara to her core. She can be quite delulu in her approach to life, thinking everything will just fall into place. As for her current goal? To find herself. She's highly intuitive and very good at reading people, but she appreciates a good challenge. She's actually quite artistic and very talented at painting, though she doesn't publicise this. In terms of handling disappointment, Miss Demir sucks. She loses her temper and will find a way to make herself feel better. And she cares far too much about what others think about her.

PLUTO ( - ): your transformation, power, death, rebirth, evolution..

Power means, or has always meant, being admired and being in control of herself and her situation. When things happen around her outside of her control that hurt her, Dilara really struggles. She'll learn over time that materialistic things and the way others view her falters to make her truly happy. She's just held onto that idea because it's all she knows. As for death, well.. like anyone else it's certainly crossed her mind. She often wonders if reincarnation is real, and what she might've done in a past life to deserve any adversities in this one.

#stillwater: task

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magicaii · 6 months ago

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Can I ask your top 10 fav characters ever from any media? Why love them?

i thought long and hard about this, cause honestly, i dont really have a list of favorite characters. but this is me trying to compile a list of characters that have really stuck with me anyway. also, 1-5 and 6-10 on this list are pretty interchangable. this ended up being so long that i need to make a part two so uh SORRY anon its always why my response took forever

near, nate river (death note) i LOVE near. i love the hidden complexities to his character. near is collected and rarely shows outward emotion, but the hint that he's secretely very sensitive leads to interesting implications. it almost feels like the identity of L has saved him from having to attempt to live a normal life, serving as both a blessing and a curse. because who is near, without the intelligence and duty? what is the difference between the things we care about and the things we are good that, the things that are serviceable to others? near, unfortunately, is doomed to be stuck doing something he doesn't particularly seem attached to for the rest of his life. he's the only one of death note's main cast to survive, and i think a certain sadness comes with that fate. a certain emptiness, and lack of direction. his character is a great example of how being smart can contribute to your detriment and isolation, rather than bringing you fulfillment.

obito uchiha (naruto) obito is interesting because when he continously failed to salvage the only things he cared about, it broke him, and he rejected reality completely. i love stories about pure hearted, optimistic people becoming the opposite of what they sought out to be, and how their greatest strengths are used to turn them against the world. because only people who try harder than anyone else to be good are able to understand how ultimately futile their efforts are. obito did not become evil over a single girl. he became disillusioned with shinobi society and its disregard for lives, and no longer wanted to exist in a world that allowed such cruel things to happent. what else is there to be done when you are too weak and powerless to protect your allies, and the world doesn’t seem to care? you become stronger. you fight against the entire world. you do what ever it takes, because that's how deeply you care. and yes, he is an irredeemable person. and fun fact, i loved him for years before even watching naruto (not sure how that works but ok 12 year old me)

zero (drakengard 3) i'm so excited i get to talk about her!! zero is evil. she has no regard for human life, kills as she pleases for a meager amount of supplies, and wholeheartedly believes than no one will look out for you but yourself. so why on earth does she care so much about saving the world, which has only ever wronged her? zero has a skewed view of the universe, and the idea of give and take. she belives only in repaying the fair due already taken from her. this is why she kills, and this is why she accepts the partnership with michael, as a mutual means to an end. the five intoners, as far as zero's concerned, are entirely her responsibility, so it becomes her life's mission to kill them. however, watching her slowly grow to begrudgingly care for mikhail, despite everything she has ever known, is a beautiful representation of human nature. our desire for connection and ability to love others often wins out in the end, because that is what humanizes us. even someone who has grown callous and desensitized is inevitably drawn to genuine, unadultered love and affection.

noctis lucis caelum (final fantasy 15) the appeal of noctis is how he's this socially awkward prince who is really seeing the world for the first time. however, it becomes very apparent that noctis is way in over his head. he has never taken his role as the future king of lucis very seriously, and when shit hits the fan, he's suddenly overwhelmed. he's supposed to be a leader, but he's been used to relying on servants and shields his whole life. this is when noctis is made to properly examine himself. growing up can happen over the course of a lifetime, or it may happen in one, decisive moment. noctis's actions in the end are reckless, self-sacrificing, and desperate, not necessarily the mark of a good king, but of someone who would do anything to protect his people, regardless. i think most of us, deep down, only hope to experience the simple joys of life, and noctis was only really able to over the course of his road trip before the entire world was thrown into disarray. and as someone who had only just begun to realize how much love he had for the world, he still gave all of himself up just to save it. just... UGH... he deserved to be HAPPY

blue (pokemon special) blue's development throughout the manga is magical. for the first arc or two, she's a simple character, a petty thief who seems mostly concerned with herself. her eventual backstory of being a manipulated orphan does flesh her out and provides reason for her self-centered nature, but the frlg arc is what truly elevated her character. blue’s story is all about feeling bitter about the hand life gave you, and not liking the person it forced you to grow into. how much of the person that someone becomes can be attributed to their free will? all along, she quietly carried regret for how she might've turned out differently. blue just wanted to be a normal girl with a family that loved her, a normal girl who never needed to fight. her eventual emotional breakdown serves to teach her that she has room for weakness too. frlg is all about breaking down her self-perception and realizing that she isn't fundamentally broken, all the while accepting the person she was forced to grow into. (i really need to write my own post about her soon jeez)

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stormbabylore · 1 year ago

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WoL Questions/Answers - DND Stats!

Ooooh, I love this question!

If I were to roll her stats at the beginning of ARR (as someone gifted with Hydaelyn's blessing of light, but also someone with amnesia in a place she is wholly unfamiliar with), the stat order would fall thus:

WIS > STR > CON > DEX > CHA > INT

I am... going to ramble about this incessantly, now:

Wisdom (15)

Aeryn is naturally observant, and her quiet nature likewise helps her pick up on the more minute details in the people and circumstances around her that others might miss. She would be perceptive to subtle changes in her environment or in the mood of those present. I think a high wisdom modifier is essential to her ability to adapt so quickly to her unique situation and learn (by absorption) what she needs to know to function successfully in her unfamiliar surroundings.

Strength (14)

Though her appearance would suggest otherwise, she demonstrates (often to her OWN surprise) a level of strength that certainly surpasses the average person - even those with significant training. She's not breaking any doors off their hinges or accidentally shattering dishware, of course. But she does seem to wield weaponry or perform other more strenuous tasks with far more ease than her meager stature would suggest her capable of. (The blessing of light would further bolster this stat in certain combat situations, of course.)

Constitution (12)

Again, I feel the blessing of light would bolster Aeryn's constitution in battle; but early ARR Aeryn is also under quite a bit of mental and emotional stress given the circumstances of her arrival, and though she demonstrates a surprising level of strength for her size, I like to think she has about as much stamina as the average person. She bounces back from injuries more quickly than most would expect, and she seems resistant to sickness (almost unnaturally so), but she does grow weary and need breaks at a more-or-less average rate.

Dexterity (10)

This girl's not tripping over her own feet, and she has decent, basic reflexes. But she's not winning any awards with her archery right away and really does practice, nigh relentlessly, to become even minimally competent at wielding the bow. She has a bit more of a natural affinity with the lance, but she still spends many, many evenings in the lancers' guild sparring in Ywain to practicing her footwork and get better at dodging blows.

Charisma (8)

Early ARR Aeryn comes across as reticent, dull, and (dependent on the viewer's perception) perhaps even rude. She doesn't smile often, and she spends more time silently observing than speaking. When she does try to speak, her words shudder out, quiet and nervous - sometimes she even croaks or loses her voice. On top of that, she's an outsider and has been assigned the role of adventurer in Gridania, a place renowned for its inhospitable nature toward both. She has very little ability to speak up and defend herself and comes to rely on those who naturally see beyond the veil of this low stat to understand more of the person that might someday grow through it.

Intelligence (8)

Aeryn is not stupid. But anyone who interacts with her in ARR beyond a chance encounter would notice right off the bat that she isn't well-versed in what most would consider very basic concepts. She often seems to lacks information that would be common knowledge for even Eorzean children. When the Scions lapse into game exposition to explain things like aspected aether and how retainers work, that is 100% canon-necessary in Aeryn's case, because she doesn't know any of those things. Though this stat will grow over time as she becomes more comfortable with the knowledge base of the Source - and becomes more of a critical thinker - it will always remain her lowest stat.

All that now being said, let me give what I believe the breakdown would be as of where I currently am in the game (right after Shadowbringers MSQ):

DEX (18) > WIS (18) > CON (16) > STR (15) > CHA (14) > INT (12)

It was fun reversing some of these stats based on my canon for her in-game! Aeryn would have put so very much effort into becoming more dexterous as a result of practicing with the bow and lance. She will also have gotten just a tiny bit stronger, naturally, though of course Hydaelyn's gift still accounts for the majority of her strength by bolstering it in key moments. For wisdom, her natural instinct and ability to clearly read situations remains (and has grown minimally stronger). As a now long-time adventurer, she does not tire out as quickly with physical exertion, growing her constitution. She's better able to communicate these days, particularly with those she deems close - and she has a reputation to speak for her in most situations where she is less comfortable speaking up, still granting her a boost to charisma. Intelligence-wise, she knows what she needs to get by. She's not winning any awards, of course - but she has surrounded herself with experts on various subject matters who can help guide her with their intellect when needed.

(I didn't want any of her stats to be full 20s, yet. She still has some growing to do, after all, and a lot more story to get through.)

I think I'm done being a complete dork about this, now. But it was a fun little exercise! Highly recommended to other DND/FFXIV fans! \o/

#in which I combine two of my favorite things and sufficiently nerd out for a while #aeryn stormwater #ffxiv oc #ffxiv wol #wol lore #wol questions #final fantasy xiv #ffxiv #ff14 #dnd #dnd stats #dungeons and dragons #character study #d&d #d&d stats

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cheri-translates · 4 years ago

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[CN] Gavin’s Long Journey Date

🍒 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for a date, 长旅之约, which has not been released in EN! 🍒

[ This date was released on 8 July 2021 ]

Deers rest peacefully beside me, and birds caw from the branches.

All of a sudden, a rustling sound of flapping wings disrupts the peace in the forest.

Smiling subconsciously while tilting my head upwards, a gigantic griffin descends from the sky.

MC: Welcome back, Griffy! Have you been eating and sleeping well?

I walk up to it, burying my face in the griffin’s fluffy chest fur, letting out a happy sigh.

??: You’re only welcoming it?

The voice I’m most familiar with drifts from the griffin’s back. After that, a figure leaps down smoothly.

MC: Gavin, welcome home!

With a turn of my face, I smile while giving him a wave.

Gavin is wearing simple and informal clothes. However, the extraordinary way he carries himself and the exquisite crown on his forehead could only belong to a prince.

He bows before me in a teasing manner, handing me a small bag. Even without opening it, I can smell the fragrance of pastries.

Gavin: Goddess of Nature, I bring you this round of offerings. But stop sharing them with these animals. They’ve put on weight again.

MC: They’re only cute when they’re round and plump.

I retort, unconvinced. Even so, I pinch the squirrel on my shoulder, placing it back onto the tree.

MC: I have also mentioned that you don’t have to bring me any offerings. The person who made the agreement with me was your mother, and I've already accepted sufficient offerings from her.

Despite what I said, I open the little bag that Gavin gave me, grinning while taking out the pastries.

As a deity, I’m basically adept in everything within my own forest. However, I lack the skills and abilities to bake such snacks.

As such, I’m exceptionally happy whenever he brings me such food.

While eating, I continue speaking with unclear articulation.

MC: When your mother came to the forest that year with a jewel which had been passed down from generation to generation, as well as her crown your deity father once gave her...

Gavin: With those items as offerings, she hoped that you’d become my guardian deity who would keep me safe and train me till I became a passable king.

When deities accept human offerings, they reciprocate by bestowing blessings onto humans. This way, a wonderful transactional relationship is formed.

Back then, a queen had brought her son of around fourteen or fifteen years of age to my forest.

That elegant and dignified lady was smiling, but there was faint worry in her eyes.

She told me that her days were numbered, and that she wouldn’t be able to watch her son grow up.

The child’s father was a high-ranking deity who was busy maintaining the earth's order and rarely showed himself.

As such, she gave me offerings, hoping that I'd become her son’s guardian deity, and to protect this small prince.

Gavin does a stretch, then removes the saddle on Griffy.

Gavin: You’ve said it many times, and I remember it all.

Gavin: Instead of these things, why don’t you eat quickly? I specially bought the basket which just came out from the stove, then rushed Griffy over. The pastries won’t taste good if they get cold.

Gavin draws out his tone, but a smile remains on his lips.

I turn my head towards Gavin, who is helping me manage the medicinal plants with a practised hand. I can’t help but ponder softly in my heart.

This person doesn’t let me protect him much...

Although this half deity obtained the added protection from the Goddess of Nature, he has never asked for assistance aside from guidance.

He has always strived for the things he wanted, and would persist through failure until he reaches his goal.

Later on, this prince who excels in both learning and military skills, and can even control wind, is the one who helps me out.

He always brings me all sorts of human food and small trinkets, calling them offerings.

Gavin: Why are the medicinal plants here turning bare again... did I water them too much?

I can’t help but laugh secretly while walking over to his side. Holding up those medicinal plants, I restore them to life.

Till this day, he only lets me help him in this area.

I think about how despite not having been coronated king, Gavin has long since been able to run a country.

As a guardian deity, I haven’t neglected my duties, have I?

MC: Come to think of it... Gavin, why haven’t you held a coronation ceremony?

Gavin pauses in his movements.

Gavin: Do you want me to become king?

MC: Of course.

Gavin: But if I become king, it means that you’d no longer be my guardian deity.

MC: That... is correct.

Gavin averts his line of sight, and he doesn’t seem to be in a good mood.

This seems to be the case every time I broach this topic with him.

Clearing my throat, I attempt to change the topic to break the awkward atmosphere.

MC: Oh yes, how many days will you be staying this time?

Gavin doesn’t respond. As though he has finally made a certain decision, he sighs deeply and lifts his head, meeting my eyes directly.

Gavin: The reason why I came this time is because there’s something important I needed to tell you. I’ve decided to succeed to the throne.

The overly abrupt news leaves me dumbfounded on the spot.

Gavin doesn’t elaborate further, and continues.

Gavin: Before that, I intend to follow the ancient text and collect the rumoured offerings that deities cannot refuse. That will allow a strong deity to become my new guardian deity, to protect me, and to protect this country.

Hearing his resolute words, my heart feels slightly upset.

Although completing my agreement is a good thing, why does my heart feel empty?

He even said he was going to find a new guardian deity...

I blink a few times, unable to comprehend the feelings churning in my heart.

Gavin: But right now, you’re my guardian deity. Which is why I hope you can accompany me on this journey. Is that okay?

Gavin looks straight at me, his eyes as transparently clear as a cloudless amber sky.

Facing such a him, I can only nod.

Despite not yet rationalising my emotions, I reluctantly embark on this journey with him.

The first stop of this journey is the forest in which fairies live.

Looking at the first treasure recorded in the ancient text, I heave a long sigh.

MC: A crystal which can counteract all sorts of curses. It only grows at the tip of the World Tree...

Gavin: What’s wrong? Deities don’t like it?

MC: It’s the opposite. No deities have refused such an offering. To be honest, even I want it. But...

I lift my head. Looking at the giant tree which plunges into the sky, I have a bad feeling.

MC: You have to know that even though I’m a deity, I was born from nature, and the source of my strength comes from the forest and the land. Which also means...

I’m not good at flying.

Likely hearing the implication of my words, Gavin doesn’t hold back, chuckling softly.

MC: Gavin! Don’t laugh! At that height, even a griffin would have difficulties flying up there. Furthermore, people are good at different-

Gavin: Get on.

Gavin leaps onto the griffin, lowering his head to look at me.

The griffin releases an excited caw, its wings flapping up and down.

Faint morning light caresses the side of his face, the gorgeous rosy glow wilfully painting the azure sky.

His hair and indigo cloak roll up with the air currents, the crown on his head reflecting arc lights.

And on his face, there’s a heroic valiance even clearer and more radiant than any jewel.

For a moment, I’m left slightly dazed.

As compared to any other moment, I can clearly sense that he is no longer that little child who had his brows tightly furrowed back then.

The person before me has shed off his childishness, is sufficiently intelligent, and sufficiently mature - a person who is about to become a young king.

I always knew that he was someone worth having faith in.

But there seems to be something else in his eyes that causes my heartbeat to accelerate uncontrollably.

Likely seeing that I haven’t moved in a long time, Gavin leans over, pulling me in front of him steadily, his arms wrapped securely around my waist.

Gavin: Let’s go.

With this soft statement, the griffin, which had been anticipating this for a very long time, flaps its wings, soaring towards the azure sky.

At the same time, a powerful gale whizzes under Gavin’s beckoning.

Using the wind as wings, we fly very, very high.

Gavin: I wanted to take you flying like this since a very long time ago. But I wasn’t able to find a suitable chance.

His words land on my ears amidst the fluttering sound of wind - high-spirited, clear, and without restraint.

I can hear the throbbing of my own heart, reminiscent of the bits of feathers in the air, drifting along with the breeze.

With Gavin around, Griffy doesn’t have to exert much effort, landing at the crown of the World Tree.

There is a rich display of light and colours on the dense and green treetop. Amidst the various lights, a cluster of dazzling crystals emit a tender and dream-like colour.

Gavin: Looks like this is it.

He plucks a crystal deftly, storing it in the travelling bag he carried along.

Seizing this chance, I take several deep breaths to calm the inexplicable throbbing in my chest.

MC: Since we’ve successfully obtained the first item, are we heading to the next destination? Or are we resting here for the night?

Gavin: We’ll set off straightaway. But give me a moment.

Gavin reaches out to pluck a few smaller crystals. Using a few branches around us, he weaves a simple bracelet, then clasps it around my wrist gently.

Gavin: Since you like it, bring a few more back.

Just as he finishes speaking, a few fairies who were grinning among the leaves earlier rush out towards us.

Fairy A: Congratulations! May the fruits of the World Tree protect the two of you forever!

Fairy B: Congratulations on your marriage! I wish you two everlasting sweetness!

MC: Huh?

Watching as the fairies start to sprinkle flower petals over our heads, my face burns with a “whoosh”.

MC: [blushing] What nonsense are you saying?

The fairy grins while speaking once again.

Fairy B: Firstly, don’t the two of you play together often, and like each other more than others?

Very few humans enter my forest. Aside from the small animals, the only one who visits me frequently, chats with me, and has fun with me is Gavin.

As compared to those small animals which aren’t able to talk or bring me snacks, it’s true that I like Gavin a little more.

With this thought in mind, I nod.

At the side, Gavin nods too. But for some reason, the tips of his ears are slightly red.

Fairy A: Secondly, didn’t the two of you make a unique agreement with each other?

Not knowing where this is heading, I nod again. After all, I’m Gavin’s guardian deity.

At the side, Gavin does a similar action.

Fairy A: Lastly, he made a bracelet for you using the crystals of the World Tree, then put it on for you personally. Doesn’t that symbolise that you’re destined for each other?

The fairy says this matter-of-factly, and the surrounding fairies agree in succession.

MC: Wait wait wait wait, this is a misunderstanding! We’re...

The words are at my lips, but I pause.

It seems that I’ve never considered how to define my relationship with Gavin.

I’m his guardian deity, but I can vaguely sense that it goes further than that.

In the end, Gavin takes half a step forward, blocking me from the celebrating fairies.

Gavin: That’s just the tradition of fairies. Humans and deities don’t have such rules. She’s a guardian deity belonging only to me.

The heating stove is bright red, and the sound of forging is unceasing.

??: Drink quickly, drink quickly! There are many more barrels!

The dizzying fragrance of alcohol permeates the air. Even if it’s dispelled by the breeze, it lingers for a long time.

??: You’ll only enjoy yourself to the fullest by accompanying it with the best quality cheese! Want a chunk of smoked meat too?

The bustling marketplace is rife with people hawking their wares, cheese, smoked meat, fruits and perfume. The dazzling lineup leaves one overwhelmed.

??: I didn’t expect that humans could drink as well as us! Not bad!

??: After all, he’s a half deity!

A circular table is in the middle of the lively marketplace, surrounded by dwarves who are adept in iron casting.

Aromatic mead courses through the crevices of the crowd and the small path, being sent to the table in a continuous stream.

MC: Gavin, are you sure you can still drink?

This is the first time I’m seeing Gavin drink this much. He wobbles a little while standing beside the table. Fortunately, his eyes are still sober and clear.

Gavin: I’m fine.

Gavin: [to the dwarves] We agreed that as long as I can outdrink all of you, you’d give the rarest treasure of the dwarves to me - a golden belt praised by all the deities.

Dwarf A: We never lie!

Dwarf B: Goddess, try some!

Before I can refuse politely, Gavin has already pulled over the wine cup offered to me, drinking it in one mouthful.

Gavin: I’m the one competing against all of you.

Whether it’s due to the mead or the nearby heating stove, my face grows slightly warm.

Another barrel of mead is finished, and the alcohol-loving dwarves at the table have already collapsed.

Gavin presses the wooden wine cup onto the table heavily. Arching a brow, he raises his volume slightly.

Gavin: You’ve lost.

Dwarf A: Fine, you win! The belt belongs to you! But...!

The dwarf stands up wobbly and burps. In front of Gavin, he pats his own chest.

Dwarf A: There’s... there’s something even more... important that I must do! Axe! I want to make an axe - the best axe - and give it to my beloved lady!

While saying this, he runs and staggers towards the forging stove. The dwarves in the surroundings cheer him on and whistle.

MC: What’s happening this time...

The dwarf is inebriated, but his limbs remain deft. He holds up a hammer and picks a chunk of steel which has been scorched red. Then, he begins hammering it with clanking sounds.

Dwarf A: Half Deity! Come here!

Dwarf B: Come and make something too!

The dwarves are rowdy, and they bring Gavin over to a forging stove, teaching him how to forge weapons.

I head over curiously. Gavin seems to think of something. He glances at me, a smile surfacing on his lips.

Then, he holds up a chunk of mithril and gives it a detailed look, as though visualising the shape he wants to carve it into.

After a while, Gavin picks up the iron hammer, hammering in a decisive manner.

Sparks dance in the air, and the flames from the stove are exuberant. The clamour and sounds of hammering are incessant, bringing the celebration of the marketplace to a climax.

Dwarf A: Done!

Cheers erupt from amongst the crowd. That drunk dwarf raises the axe he had forged, then runs towards a small stall in the marketplace.

Dwarf A: This axe is for you, my beautiful woman! Please marry me!

Even from across the marketplace, the loud voice of the dwarf drifts over clearly.

Dwarf B: Hahahaha! Not bad!

The dwarf at the side chuckles so hard that he isn’t able to straighten up. He takes several deep breaths to calm himself down, then turns around to speak to Gavin.

Dwarf B: Half Deity Lad, you too. Your skills are pretty good for a beginner! If you have a beloved lady, don’t hesitate. Just propose directly!

At the other side of the marketplace, the proposal succeeds. A brand new celebration and banquet has already begun.

I don’t bother about the joy which is about to drown us. I simply look at Gavin.

Perhaps he’s drunk a little too much. Right now, he’s staring fixedly at the short staff he forged, a look of contemplation on his face.

What the dwarf said earlier echos in my ears, akin to a mystical magic spell.

Looking at Gavin, I find myself wondering if he’d give that short staff to me.

Would he smile while looking straight into my eyes, or would he avert his gaze in embarrassment?

I’m left dumbfounded by these inexplicable thoughts.

Perhaps I’ve also drunk a little too much.

Early the second day, we bid farewell to the dwarves, preparing to continue the journey.

MC: I didn’t think we’d witness a wedding. It’s a pity that we couldn’t hear more about how they met and got to know each other.

Gavin: Mm. I’m also really curious.

MC: It’s rare to see you interested in such topics.

Gavin: After all, meetings are special things to me. Meetings and keeping each other company are very beautiful things.

Gavin’s tone is gentle, as though he’s recollecting his most treasured memories. Pale gold sunlight illuminates his eyes, which are even more dazzling than the most expensive jewels.

In this short trance, a fleeting yet unrealistic thought burrows into my mind without notice.

I shake my head forcefully, and decide to say something to distract myself.

My gaze quickly sweeps around the surroundings, then locks on a target.

MC: Gavin, do you still remember how we met Griffy?

As though he didn’t expect my sudden question, Gavin blinks a few times, then strokes the grown-up Griffy, chuckling as he speaks.

Gavin: Of course I remember.

Gavin: Back then, my mother had already passed on for a few years. And that deity father never appeared.

Gavin: Perhaps because of those things, I had a pretty bad attitude towards you during that time. Sorry.

Till this day, I can still remember that period of time.

His amber eyes, which always sparkle and shine, were dyed with a heavy grey. Even his hair, which always sticks up, had drooped listlessly.

But it’s precisely because I was always by his side that I understood the heartbreak and struggles he faced during that period of time.

And I rejoiced that at the very least, I was there to keep him company.

I walk towards him, reaching out to tousle his hair. Gavin leans down and comes slightly closer to me, a peaceful smile on his face.

Gavin: In short, I came to the forest one day.

Gavin: It was raining that day. I walked to the vicinity of your small house, and discovered that you were taking care of a small, stray griffin which had wandered here from somewhere.

Gavin: You’re a goddess, but you didn’t care about yourself, and only cared about shielding the griffin from the rain.

Gavin: You treated its wounds and fed it, while getting drenched by the rain yourself.

Along with his depiction, memories surge into my heart, and they are dyed with a hazy colour of rain.

MC: I recall how you shielded me from the rain with a large leaf. Back then, I was thinking about how rare it was to see such gentle moments from you.

Gavin: Since then, I...

Gavin’s voice grows softer and softer. He turns his face away a little unnaturally.

MC: Since then?

Gavin ignores my question. He simply clears his throat and hands me something.

Gavin: MC, this is for you.

Accepting it subconsciously, the cold and smooth texture of metal causes me to hold my breath.

It’s the short staff he had personally forged yesterday.

His emblem is carved on the body of the staff, and a quality gem is mounted at the tip.

MC: This is...

Before I can say anything, Gavin hurriedly explains.

Gavin: I’m a human, so I don’t follow the traditions of dwarves. In the culture of humans, giving a handmade gift to someone is a form of etiquette to express gratitude. So... this is a thank you gift. Thank you for teaching me so much, and for taking such good care of me.

MC: I... I see!

Gavin speaks calmly and appears utterly composed.

Accepting the short staff, I turn around to pack my items. Recalling the image that surfaced in my mind earlier, my face burns again.

Clearing my throat, I ask Gavin a question tentatively.

MC: Gavin, according to your customs, what would you give to your bride?

Gavin: I’d craft a ring personally.

While saying this, he takes my travelling bag and fixes it onto Griffy’s back. Then, he picks up the ancient text to confirm our next destination.

MC: When that time comes, I’ll definitely pluck the most beautiful flowers in the forest and make a wedding bouquet for your bride.

Holding a wedding and having a partner - these are things worthy to be happy about.

But when I said this, I found that I couldn’t bring myself to smile.

It’s as though my heart is drowned in deep water. It feels acrid, and there’s also a tightening in my chest.

I’ve lived for a very long time on this land, witnessed the construction and destruction of many kingdoms, and experienced battles and peace since the ancient times till today.

Yet, I’m unable to understand the feelings I’m currently experiencing, and what they signify.

After that, we head to many other places together.

We cross the dessert, fly over the ocean, scale the highest mountain peak, and head to the deepest abyss.

We dance in a sea of flowers along with the odes of travelling bards, and bargain with a gigantic, greedy dragon.

The treasures in the travelling bag increase in number. Every treasure obtained makes it increasingly clearer that this dream-like journey is about to come to an end.

On an unknown empty island, Gavin and I sit side by side on the shore, watching as the waves at our feet lap against the rocks.

Looking at the pearl head ornament Gavin just gave me, my voice comes out hoarser than expected.

MC: What will you do once you become king?

Gavin: Quite a number of races are interested in humans. Perhaps I could try broadening trade. I also have to revolutionise the senate.

He talks about his responsibilities earnestly - from commerce to ruling the country, from art to food.

Gavin’s dead seriousness tickles me to laughter.

I console myself with the thought that even after he becomes king and I’m no longer his guardian deity, our relationship wouldn’t change that much.

Gavin suddenly stops mid-speech, as though deliberating something.

I turn my head, only to see the reddened tips of his ears.

Gavin: Also... I want to marry the lady I like and make her my queen. This way, I can always be with her.

Gavin looks afar off, his gaze gentle, as though he can see his desired future.

For some reason, I want to rush towards that future with him.

And I suddenly realise what that acrid feeling twirling around in my heart is.

Without realising it, my feelings for Gavin have been intertwined and encased by a sense of possessiveness.

I don’t want him to have another guardian deity, nor do I want him to give these treasures we’ve collected together to another deity.

Most of all, I don’t want him to put a personally crafted ring on the finger of another lady.

The sea breeze rolls up tiny, light blue flowers on the beach. They dance in the air, floating towards the ocean.

At this moment, all the clamorous emotions and feelings quieten down, and are crowned a name and definition -

All of this is called “liking”.

The journey is about to end.

Griffy returns us to the ground.

Looking at my forest and at my little courtyard, I feel as though everything happened a lifetime ago.

Gavin: It’s nice to be home.

Gavin retrieves the travelling bag, then pats the fence at the door.

Gavin: Wait. Why do the medicinal plants look even healthier than before I left...

I tug onto Gavin before he can check on the medicinal plants.

MC: The journey has already ended, and you’ve collected sufficient treasures. Are you going to succeed to the throne after this? Looks like my agreement with your mother has been fulfilled.

Gavin: That’s right. But aren’t you going to let me rest at your place and have a drink of water?

MC: You have quite a number of things to handle after this. These treasures need to be offered to the deity. And you also have to... marry the lady you like. You should take action quickly and settle these things at one go!

I give him a stern expression, trying to conceal the childish impetuousness in my heart.

Gavin: Do you think the deity will really like these?

Gavin doesn’t leave. He stands in place, his words bringing with them a smile.

Looking at the full and bulging travelling bag, I feel tremendously envious.

MC: Of course. Who was the one who picked them with you? All right, go and offer them to your new deity. Who are you looking for? I could put in a good word for you so he or she would give you a little more blessings.

My voice grows softer and softer, and my gaze flits around.

Gavin: If she’ll like them, I can put my mind at ease.

Gavin speaks softly, but doesn’t respond to my question. He takes the travelling bag, placing the treasures we’ve collected on the grass before me.

The crystal from the top of the World Tree, the golden belt crafted by the dwarves, the unwilting flower from the deepest part of the desert, the coral from the deepest oceanic trench...

Aside from the recorded treasures, there’s also cheese from the dwarves’ marketplace, a headscarf from sea nymphs, sun-dried jerky from the giants, and other miscellaneous items.

These items were brought along with Gavin because I liked them.

After setting down the last item, he takes half a step back.

Then, he gets down on one knee, tilting his head upwards to look at me.

Gavin: Goddess of Nature, I give you all of these offerings. Please bestow blessings upon me, protect my country, and crown me.

Gavin: And please make a long-lasting agreement with me, to become my queen, and to keep me company.

Gavin: Till death do us part.

Gavin looks at me, his sentiments and tenderness condensing into honey coloured amber.

Sunlight filters through the leaves, landing on his face like a kiss, making his eyes bright and glittering.

MC: [blushing] I...

Before I can respond, Griffy caws happily, giving me a nudge from behind, causing me to fall into Gavin’s arms.

MC: [blushing] Griffy! I didn’t raise you to be this big so you could do that!

I grumble, pretending to be stern. Then, I close my eyes defeatedly, burying my head in Gavin’s arms, not wanting him to have a clear view of my blushing face.

Gavin’s soft chuckle and his breaths land on my ears, akin to the first tender breeze in early summer.

Gavin: I used to worry that the reason for our interactions was due to that prior agreement.

Gavin: Once the agreement ended, you would no longer have a connection to me.

Gavin: I was troubled by this for a while, and also tried to delay that day from arriving.

Gavin: But one day, I made a decision.

Gavin: Instead of holding on to that past agreement, why don’t I make a new vow instead.

Gavin tilts his chin towards those treasures.

Gavin: But I don’t want you to simply be a goddess who responds to my prayers.

Gavin: This journey was meant for you to understand that my feelings for you aren’t simply the dependence humans have towards their guardian deities.

Gavin: I just don’t know how effective it was...

Gavins speaks, averting his gaze.

Recalling the hints and occasional bashfulness during the journey, I finally understand everything, and my face turns incomparably red.

MC: [blushing] Right from the beginning, you already...

Gavin coughs softly.

Gavin: So, are you willing?

Watching as his eyes draw increasingly nearer to me, it’s as though a pot of honey has been overturned in my heart, and all the flowers seem to be blooming at the same time.

I lift my hand.

MC: I’m the deity who controls the land, forests, and all the animals.

MC: I hereby make an agreement with you-

The forest seems to respond to my words. Birds outstretch their wings, trees rustle, and the land releases a faint humming sound.

Light flickers at my fingertips, akin to a sprouting bud as it flows and spreads over Gavin’s crown.

MC: I will always protect your kingdom. May your land be forever fertile, and may your kingdom forever be peaceful.

My power weaves my words into an unbreakable vow between us.

As a goddess, these are the strongest blessings I can give to him.

With a small smile, I continue speaking. Softly, I give him the blessings from me as MC, and also my response.

MC: I will also share my life with you, and my power.

MC: I will accompany you for a long time, until the destruction of the earth.

A light blooms, encasing us within it.

Gavin doesn’t speak, and simply looks at me.

I recall the day we saw the sea together, and recall the fluttering light blue petals, and the gaze he had when he stared afar off.

I’m guessing that his gaze has finally found a dwelling place.

The rays of light around us gradually recede, and the vow is established.

This isn’t a lengthy ceremony, nor does it involve complicated steps.

But we have cast a connection different from before - one which is unique in the world.

Having used my powers, I lean into Gavin’s arms, looking at the same sky together.

MC: Aren’t you going to say something?

Gavin: Erm... you really looked like a goddess earlier.

There doesn’t seem to be a change in or relationship. However, there’s a certain sweetness in our dialogue.

MC: I am a goddess! Wait, that’s not what I was referring to. May I invite Your Majesty, who has obtained the goddess’ blessings through his own strength,��share his thoughts with us?

Gavin pretends to ponder over this seriously.

Gavin: I just remembered that there’s one thing I haven’t done. I plan to make another trip to the dwarves’ nation.

MC: Did you forget something?

Gavin pulls me up, and we stand together. He pats Griffy, getting it ready to set out.

Gavin: I mentioned before that I’d personally craft a ring for my queen.

Gavin: You also promised that you’d pluck the most beautiful flowers in the forest to make a wedding bouquet.

Gavin: I look forward to seeing it when I return.

🐦 MOMENTS 🐦

Gavin’s Post: If griffins really existed, they'd probably feel quite nice.

MC: Would a griffin’s fur feel like a bird’s or a lion’s?

Gavin: ...I have never thought about this question.

Gavin’s Post: If griffins really existed, they'd probably feel quite nice.

MC: If only we could rear one!

Gavin: We might need a larger courtyard to let it build a nest.

Gavin’s Post: If griffins really existed, they'd probably feel quite nice.

MC: I really want to bury my face in it...

Gavin: Even though we don’t have a griffin, we could ask Flyer if its willing.

🐦 Calls: First ll Second

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hurricanes-art · 4 years ago

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i am interested in your hades au, would you mind giving some details about it? 👁 it looks really interesting

[This AU is from these drawings!]

*cracks knuckles* Ok! I actually got enough sleep last night so I'm finally feeling up to explaining this au lmao

Also I hope that by “some details” you meant “way way too many” because I am nothing if not long winded. Also @hades-hellsite asked for context too, here you go

The central premise is that, after he dies, Achilles manages to make an arrangement with Hades that allows both him and Patroclus to stay in Elysium together. He's not employed to work at the house and he never becomes Zagreus's combat trainer.

Hades makes a few attempts to find Zagreus a different teacher among the shades of great warriors, but being skilled does not make someone able to teach. And being able to teach one way doesn't mean someone will be good for every student. When Zagreus doesn't learn well with the few mentors Hades tries, which he barely gives a chance to breathe anyway, he's quick to decide that he must have no martial ability and declares Zagreus a failure in that as he has about so many things.

This has two major effects on Zagreus before his escape attempts begin. One, without any chance to actually grow into aptitude in combat, he's left without anything substantial to put his energy into and, more importantly, he's left without anything he feels good at and that gives value to his efforts. Two is that, in Achilles' absence, very few people in the house give him any care and support untwisted by the politics of the house and the judgment of his father. There is Orpheus, kind to him before Hades locks him away for refusing to sing, Hypnos, willing to put the house to sleep so he can find the truth though jumbled up in his own problems, and Nyx.

Nyx is the only one to aid Zagreus when he decides to try to escape. She contacts Olympus and weaves careful lies to win their support and blesses his departure. She's also the only one who believes that Zagreus has the slightest chance of escaping. Already in canon, most everyone tells him there no way he'll make it out, but here, it's so much worse. He doesn't know how to fight, his initial attempts are pitiful and his progress negligible, and near everyone lashes out at him to get back in line and stop making things worse.

He doesn't even have the Infernal Arms. Achilles is the one who brings them to him in canon; here Zagreus takes a simple bronze sword from one of the house's many displays of weapons from wars long past. He thanks the Fates that the Styx restores it the same way it does his body when he dies because he nicks and dulls the edges every time.

Despite all the disadvantages, Zagreus throws himself into escaping with unshakable determination, bone deep stubbornness. He picks up his sword and will figure out how to use it himself. Experience will be his teacher. He dies over and over and he watches his enemies and learns how they move and how he must react, mimicking their attacks for his own use and adjusting and adjusting after each failure. And contrary to Hades' adamant belief, Zagreus is very intelligent and learns brilliantly when allowed to and he grows stronger and stronger.

There's no teacher more savage than experience in something like this, though. The pursuit is agonizing and the cost is enormous and adjusting to this ceaseless violence feels impossible.

Much of my interest in this idea is how the added strain on his circumstances and relationships affects Zagreus and his mental state. At his best, Zag looks a lot like he does in canon, with his laurels unfurled and vibrant, and his feet glowing hot, but he rarely feels his best here. His laurel leaves curl in dry and crisp, muted like the leaves of autumn. Flakes of ash and soot build up over his legs and encase more and more as he suffers. So deep is his feeling of failure and being trapped that it affects him physically.

Not always, though. His flames respond to his emotions, burn brighter in his passion. Enthusiasm, love, fervor, bliss, anger set him glowing.

After a brutally drawn out span of time, Zagreus meets Achilles and Patroclus in Elysium and tbh, the rest of my interest is really in how the altered circumstances change the evolution of their relationships with each other. The pair of warriors were never separated for an extended time and Achilles is less downtrodden and resigned and Patroclus is less bitter and abrasive when Zagreus stumbles upon them.

They don't fight him, which Zagreus counts among his greatest blessings, although Achilles still seems to have an interest. It makes him twitchy and he jumps when Achilles finally lifts his spear and swings it around in his third time in their little glade only to bump the flat of the blade against elbow and tell him to keep it in more towards his body. Zagreus blinks rapidly at him before adjusting his arm.

Achilles helps him here and there, tips and tricks and valuable advice, but he never gives anything near the thorough instruction he did in canon. On one hand, he doesn't need to. Zagreus is a self made fighter and it leaves him with weaknesses but it is also a powerful thing. He is unpredictable and incredibly adaptable and he only continues to improve.

On the other hand, there's no room for it. Achilles is gentle with his guidance, but Zagreus is rubbed raw by all the fighting he's done and all that still depends on it. He doesn't want to always focus on the weapon in his hands. Patroclus notices and curbs Achilles' input when it exceeds its bounds. He sits aside and observers carefully when they spar. Zagreus doesn't need another's direction which is fine by him, who's lost all desire for combat. He gives his aid through his assortment of trinkets that carry Zagreus further to the surface.

Zagreus barely knows what to do with himself in the face of their care. He's so unaccustomed to such generous and genuine support, interest devoid of expectation or blame. As familiarity between the three of them grows, their interactions grow warmer, more tender and comfortable. Their care lays on a foundation, not a hinge, and Zagreus grapples with understanding that he really can lean on it. It all leaves him so uncertain yet so desperate because he wants more than anything to have joy and conversation and company with others where he doesn't shoulder heavy guilt from unspoken accusations over his escaping the house and to have a place he feels he belongs without being an intrusion.

He does at first believe he's intruding, though. Intruding on their time together in the peace of Elysium. It takes them time to convince him that they value his presence immeasurably. The opportunity to stay together in the Underworld has been invaluable for Achilles and Patroclus, but the peace of Elysium is a deceptive thing. It wears away and prickles at them, pressing down in odd warping ways. Patroclus is beyond pleased to have the war behind him and that it can never force him to fight again, and despite Achilles retaining an interest in competition and combat, he does feel the same way. Having a cause though, something to believe in and worth devoting their efforts towards... They didn't realize how deeply they missed it until Zagreus. It is revitalizing. They thrive in his genuine, boundless kindness and long to support him.

The drawings of Orpheus arguing with Hades and Zagreus fighting with Nyx is from one of my plot point ideas. Later down the line, together, Hades, Persephone, and Nyx agree to forbid Zagreus from seeing Achilles and Patroclus at Nyx's behest. Similarly to how she talks about Dusa in canon, she sees mortal shades as beneath his station and that it's highly unbecoming for the prince to be consorting with them. Zagreus fights against the idea ferociously and is only smothered by the threat that, if he seeks them out anyway, Hades will void Achilles' agreement and have Patroclus moved to the proper plane of the Underworld.

It crushes Zagreus. He loves them and cares about them so much and being torn apart from them is a wound that cuts so deep. But even more than that, what breaks him open most, is the fact that it came from someone he cared for and trusted most. Nyx was the one person in the House he could depend on most and this betrayal at her hand is devastating. And for such a worthless reason as propriety and godly vanity. It's not her place to force those upon him. It hurts Zagreus to the core.

Orpheus is the only one willing to stick up for him in this, deeply empathetic to the grief of being separated from loved ones and well acquainted with the fact that such punishments will only damage, never correct. After all, his stint of punishment in Erebus didn't revive his desire to sing, it was Zagreus's dedication and vibrancy that did that. One of the many invaluable gifts Zagreus gave him, including reuniting him with Eurydice, making him happier than he'd been since her death. Orpheus can't keep biting his tongue when all these gods refuse to see any of this.

It all comes to a head dramatically and painfully and I've thought of a few variations on how it would play out. I'll leave it for now though, I might draw it or write it later >:3c Also this got really long lol. Hopefully the idea is at least somewhat interesting!

And here, have the lines from these two drawings because I like the way they look

#hades game #hades supergiant #zagreus #achilles #patroclus #nyx #orpheus #god of ash au #which is a tag i might not use again lol #my art #my writing #i guess #this is so long please forgive me #i had one thought of achilles not working at the house and it drove me to madness #apparently

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chaoticrebels · 2 years ago

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Name: Twyla Luna Nyx

Nickname: Tay, Moonie, Nixie Nyx, Twilight

Alias: The Misfit

Birthday: July 4th, 1967

Age: 18, almost 19.

Sexuality: Bisexual, although sometimes leans more towards demisexual.

Location: Hawkins, Indiana // Chicago, Illinois

Species: Human

Powers: Several

Occupation: Cove’s Groove employee, Student at Hawkins High School

Height: 5′4″

Weight: 110 lbs

Eye Color: Violet Blue

Hair color: Black, with either purple or blue dyed in it. There are rare times where she’s blonde.

Piercings: A few

Tattoos: A few

Scars: None

Faceclaim: Teagan Croft

Powers

Astral Projection

Flight

Teleportation

Empathy

Levitation

Telekinesis

Telepathy

Empathic Precognition

Energy Projection

Empathic Healing

Transference of Emotions

Force Field

Psionics

Illusion Manipulation

Duplication Casting

Presence Concealment

Clairvoyance

Regenerative Healing Factor

Amplification

Dimensional Travel

Superhuman Durability

Magic

Abilities

Martial Arts

Genius-Level Intellect

Master Tactician

Meditation

Master Hacker

Master Acrobat

Multilingualism

Biography

Twyla Luna Nyx was born in 1967 in Sydney, Australia. The youngest and last biological child of Artemis and Elektra, just two years younger than her brother Kalei Rye Nyx. And despite them always wanting a big family but that was due to her mom having a rough pregnancy then a long and difficult labor, even though her birth didn’t leave it completely impossible for Elektra to have more children. It was just her parents decided it was best to not risk it or at least for a while, besides they were content with just having their two kids. Especially since at least they were blessed with children of their own, knowing that many weren’t lucky enough to even have one.

When Tay turned four, her parents decided they wanted to try again. Promising not to get disappointed if it didn’t work out, that they could always explore other options. But shortly afterwards their first attempt ended in miscarriage, her powers started making their presence known. Which caused her parents to decide against trying again, more focused on what was going on with their youngest. It honestly scared them but they didn’t want to seek professional help because they were more scared their baby would be taken, besides they were only scared because they didn’t know how to help her.

It had been a couple of months before they finally understood, they even chalked the difficulty of the pregnancy down to the uniqueness of their daughter having powers. Yet despite understanding, it didn’t mean dealing with them was easy. In fact it was almost six chaotic years before they managed to get her powers under control.

Personality

Twyla initially comes across as quite sarcastic and rebellious, someone who doesn’t have any fucks to give. Which is very accurate but she is also a bit skeptical and cautious, someone who doesn’t trust very easily. She tends to be quite a loner, which she doesn’t mind much. However she is very sympathetic and beyond loyal to anyone she does consider a friend, always tries to be there for them if they need her. She can be quite charming when she wants to be but she can also be a bit over imaginative and very straightforward, refusing to lie unless she has to.

The female is determined, hard-working, resourceful, creative, ambitious, high-spirited, and highly intelligent. She is adventurous, spontaneous, passionate, reckless, impulsive, and quite a fun loving daredevil with a sense of curiosity and wonder. She’s highly stubborn and dramatic but she’s courageous, as well as experimental. Tay is very independent, flexible, energetic, confident, impulsive, and whimsical. But she is also reliable, playful, mysterious, observant, and mature. And despite being confident, the female has her moments where she can get a bit insecure, self-conscious, and a bit anxious to the point she will become closed off to the world.

And while Twyla may act like she is fearless, the truth is the female has a fear of losing control and hurting someone she cares about with her powers. As well as becoming a test subject. She is someone who isn’t afraid to take risks, some who will stick up for what she believes is right. Someone who has good self control, as well as being extremely resilient. The female rarely cries in front of anyone, not a big fan of showing too much vulnerability in front of people. The only time she’ll cry in front of someone or show anyone her vulnerability to anyone is if she trusts them with her life.

#☯ 。゜ ⠀ ☆ ⠀ 。゜ ⠀ ★ 𝙁𝙄𝙇𝙀𝘿 𝙐𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙍 ﹕Twyla

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dandelionbruises · 3 years ago

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Ambessa Medarda

Age: 62

Height: 6'9

Weight: 280 pounds

Pronouns: she/her

Gender: GNC Womxn

Sexuality: Pansexual

Birthday: July 28

Zodiac: Leo

Personality: ENTJ

Location: Noxus, Piltover, Zaun

Faceclaim: Tennille Murphy

Voice:

Ambessa has a mid pitched voice, a thick Sierra Leonean accent (like her voice actor) taking over her words. She's often teasing, mocking and flirting. Only putting on a fake respectful and polite tone to get what she wants. She tends to accentuate and bring out sentences to emphasize the importance of her words But more so the importance of her. She will most likely talk to your muse as if they are beneath her. Her attitude is filled with overconfidence, and it oozes "I'm better than you vibes"

Likes:

Wine, Women and wonderful Vices, Heavy and fruity tasting liquor, Pleasure, feeling superior, showing off her body, savory and hearty foods (mostly meats), Seafood, hot water, Fighting, Admiring beautiful weapons.

Dislikes:

Faking respect, Lying, False pleasantries, people who don't know their place (especially “compared to her”), Having no control, being perceived as weak, Jayce, Feeling bored, The Council, Magic, Piltover, Zaun, Anything or anyone she thinks is weak, emotions, love, romance, using guns, her father.

Info:

So Ambessa comes from a newer line of nobility in Noxus, not an original, her and her family has earned their right, through brutal conquest and known for unmatched focus and strength, with an uncanny ability to win battles. She doesn't care much about the Black Rose, as long as it doesn't affect her family. She has known battle and death all her life,, her parents teaching her as their parents did before them. She has the belief that honor/glory and strength are something you have to fight for. In the Noxus military you not only learn combat, you're trained in using many weapons. Withstanding pain and death/loss. You must learn to shut out your emotions, and channel your inner warrior, letting nothing but your breath and Fury lead you. She also learned interrogation/negotiation tactics. She also is taught survival skills in horrible situations. Like I said in Noxus you can earn your way into importance. her great-great grandfather and grandmother were the ones to start, they were fierce cold blooded warriors as well.

With an upbringing like this, having to be classy both is necessary sometimes and is a way to pretend you're harmless. But honestly she hates it because it goes against (what she believes) to be basic human instinct. Hiding your feral/violent nature seemed so obscure when she was younger, but learned quickly that you need to have charm, mysteriousness, tact because politics are meant to hide your desires and human urges. Never mind her hating feeling like an equal with the weak minded and bodied people. She much prefers to be straightforward, feared, respected, worshiped and brutally honest. Avoiding small talk, and formalities, using them only when absolutely needed.

She would be considered a hedonist, blood on her hands, sex, alcohol, fun, beautiful weapons/ and peopl, pleasure. Also she wants to be made to feel as superior as she feels, she is blessed with her size, strength and strategy/war intelligence and expects to be feared and respected. She has two basic tactics when talking to someone (to get what she wants) one is intimidation (which could be physically/showing off her war experience/her superiority complex etc) and flirting (either fake/or she actually wouldn't mind) She's not very interested in romantic relationships, honestly since she hates monogamy and commitments. She could possibly date someone but would much rather have no strings attached. She also could be considered pansexual (except not on personality) she wants someone to submit and worship her (not just nsfw related)

She respects those who don't pretend/those who falter/ and those who know their place (compared to her) She definitely prides herself on her body and her confidence, but has a soft side for her daughter, and those similar to her daughter. (Personality wise) You can assume she doesn't actually care what happens to you, or your people, she wants her way. And Victory for noxus.

Extra:

Heads up Ambessa will regularly insult/slander/flirt shamelessly/threaten and use pet names. So try to make sure that you tell me if you're uncomfortable with anything relevant to her character.

#ambessa #bio

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twistedstxrs · 2 years ago

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Name: Twyla Luna Nyx

Nickname: Tay, Moonie, Nixie Nyx, Twilight

Alias: The Misfit

Birthday: July 4th, 1967

Age: 18, almost 19.

Sexuality: Bisexual, although sometimes leans more towards demisexual.

Location: Hawkins, Indiana // Chicago, Illinois

Species: Human

Powers: Several

Occupation: Cove’s Groove employee, Student at Hawkins High School

Height: 5′4″

Weight: 99 lbs

Eye Color: Violet Blue

Hair color: Black, with either purple or blue dyed in it. There are rare times where she’s blonde.

Piercings: A few

Tattoos: A few

Scars: None

Faceclaim: Teagan Croft

Powers

Astral Projection

Flight

Teleportation

Empathy

Levitation

Telekinesis

Telepathy

Empathic Precognition

Energy Projection

Empathic Healing

Transference of Emotions

Force Field

Psionics

Illusion Manipulation

Duplication Casting

Presence Concealment

Clairvoyance

Regenerative Healing Factor

Amplification

Dimensional Travel

Superhuman Durability

Magic

Abilities

Martial Arts

Genius-Level Intellect

Master Tactician

Meditation

Master Hacker

Master Acrobat

Multilingualism

Biography

Personality

#♚↬Twyla↫♚

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pepperful-qt · 4 years ago

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Hi there! Can I request hcs of kuroo, kita and semi with a big brain s/o? It doesn't just apply to s/o academically, but more so about life in general (like having ~streetsmarts~) thank you!

you said street smarts my mind went to jj bittenbinder. ngl i kinda used the wisdom proficiencies from d&d as reference for this hahaha nerd i hope it’s what you want! also i just want to thank you for requesting my not-so-secret fav semi semi

Kuroo, Kita, & Semi with a big brain s/o

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Kuroo Tetsuro

oh this man appreciates it. he’s so entertained

you know that drinking game that Tyrion does with Shae where he guesses something about your past and if he’s right you have to drink, if not he does? that’s what you do minus the drinking part obv,, unless

as a person with high charisma himself, you make it a game to see who can bluff out and/or fool the other (you almost always win)

any time there’s a game night and you’re playing a social deception game you always win. no one can get a lie past you

if it’s a teamwork one, you and Kuroo crush everyone else

you find ways to skimp on your hw but still come out fine. he has no idea how, and it both annoys and impresses him

“i thought you stayed up watching buzzfeed unsolved instead of studying last night??”

“yeah so what?”

“but you got a 96%”

he knows that intelligence isn’t just defined by what you’re able to memorize out of a book, and you’re a perfect example of that. he respects you a lot

you’re the type of person that reads random articles and therefore has the most random bits of trivia that you throw in conversation

he can have an intellectual conversation with you, since you always come up with unique perspectives. he loves asking your opinion on things, bc who tf knows what’ll come out of your mouth

you don’t know what a derivative is to save your life but you know the location of every 7/11 in a ten mile radius, and if they carry a specific type of onigiri or cup noodle flavor

but fr you give the best advice and are always there to lend an ear

you watch murder mystery movies together and try to figure out the culprit, sometimes actually arguing over it

other times you’ll watch a drama and make bets on who’s gonna do what or end up with who

rip Kenma in the corner just trying to live his life

it’s hilarious seeing you interact with someone who is not “big brain” or street smart

let’s just use Lev as an example for no particular reason, just bc

you quickly learned that Lev would believe almost anything you said, he was that fascinated by your apparent wisdom

so you and Kuroo will sometimes join forces and see what you can get him to believe. you once convinced him that if you kill an insect you’d become that insect in your next life and die the same way, and for a solid month he would start crying if he ever stepped on an ant

chaos couple™

you have this whole atmosphere about you that is just “do not fuck with me” bamf if i do say so myself

which tbh is one of the things he finds most attractive about you. you knew exactly what he was up to the first time he started flirting with you, but you weren’t intimidated one bit. you became a challenge~

10/10 best looking couple of the three

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Kita Shinsuke

the two voices of reason, bless you both. you’re very similar, but also very different

he’s the definition of high intelligence & high wisdom with low charisma cleric kita omg, while you have both high wisdom and high charisma with an intelligence stat you barely use (high or low lol)

he’s the kind of guy who always thinks things through with logic, and he’s always sure of his decisions

you on the other hand, have an intuition based logic

freaks him out when you rely on your gut instinct but somehow it always pays off

“why?”

“just because”

“but why??”

you’re adaptable in almost every situation, always know what to say, and have an uncanny ability to read people

which actually comes in handy in your relationship

he’s not the best at expressing himself but you always seem to know his emotional state and thought process, something no one else except his granny has really cracked yet and you do it so easily. sometimes he wonders if you’re a mind reader

you knew he liked you before he did & you asked him out first ~

“Shin-kun, you look happy today!”

“Ah, I was able to clean all the volleyballs after practice and still had time to fold and organize the scrimmige vests by color.”

meanwhile Atsumu: “hE litERALLY?? looks the sAME??!”

speaking of the twins, you’re great at handling them

Atsumu tried to scare you away the first time you showed up at practice before you and Kita announced your relationship, but you were calm and polite

which tbh put him off more than if you’d clammed up or gotten angry. he almost felt bad for being rude. almost.

imagine how bad he felt when Kita found out

the both of you are both feared and respected by the team

you’ll help Kita out with his self-assigned chores sometimes, figuring out new ways to be efficient and not lose quality

he also loves how he can trust you to take care of yourself, whether it’s walking home alone or losing you in a crowd or just looking after your health. he still worries and dotes on you but it’s out of love, not because he’s concerned you’ll hurt yourself unintentionally

he loves a person with common sense @ inarizaki

you’re both really good at getting gifts for each other, since you’re both very perceptive

one time you guessed his favorite flavor of ice cream and it made the butterflies a’flutter

there’s this silent competition between you two of who can give the better gifts

wishes you would study more though ngl. he knows you’re smart you just don’t always dedicate that intelligence to your schoolwork

he finds it charming how you’re always looking at things from different angles rather than the straightforward path. he thinks it’s a very good quality

that “yeah but what if...” kind of mentality

we already know he appreciates that attitude if he doesn’t really take it on himself

you’re both able to appreciate the nuances of life and enjoy the moment together

your relationship is one of the most balanced and strong out there tbh,,

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Semi Eita

you’ve got this charm that makes people respect you. a certain type of confidence, if you will, that made him first notice you

lots of students were intimidated by the members of the volleyball team, for their height and reputation etc, but you never showed any reservation, not even with Ushijima

as well as your conviction, you have take no shit attitude that comes in great handy with certain members of the team it’s also hot af

you can banter with Tendou and you provoke Goshiki all day long but never Shirabu bc you know what’s up

you do however irritate him with mind games, bc you know he’s a little shit who stole your bf’s spot and needs to be taken down a peg sometimes

you: *describing the quantum wave trolley problem”

Shirabu: *screams*

all the while Semi is trying and failing to hide the smug little smirk on his face

with Semi though, you’re able to just talk

he enjoys conversation with you bc he’s never bored. you make him think and you make him laugh, both good things

sometimes you’ll point something out that just makes him go “oh” bc it seems so obvious when you point it out

other times it’s something so outlandish that he can’t help but crack a smile or let out a laugh

sometimes it’s the connect the dots meme “you didn’t connect shit” lmao

again, solid advice giver with no holds barred. anyone who needs to be straight up told what they need to hear comes to you, bc you're usually right

and Semi himself can get lost in his own head so it's nice to have you to ground him

you’re decent in your classes sure, but where you really impress is your strategy in game. any game

once you were invited to play laser tag with the team and you whipped out a battle plan that annihilated the other team

alternatively, you show no mercy in monopoly or uno, damn your relationships

it’s actually very annoying how quickly you pick up the rules and nuances to games and use them to your advantage

if you’re both very competitive, it’s usually better for everyone if you’re both on the same team

but he likes a challenge heh

okay, we know he’s bad at dressing himself when it comes to casual outfits. no common sense. you notice this too

“Eita, sweetie, if you go out like that you will get mugged,, even in Miyagi.”

you’ll walk down the street hand in hand and you make random guesses or stories about the people you see

“that guy is totally a scammer” or “bet that lady looking at the papaya is trying to start a diet for the third time, look at her face” and he’ll chuckle

he knows there’s always something going on inside your mind and he wants to know

when you’re lost in thought he’ll tap your forehead

“hey what’s going on in there?”

he enjoys listening to your musings and thoughts and opinions. you either have a crazy gut instinct or have some unique thought you’ve internally debated over for months

gets inspiration from you actually, even if he doesn’t realize it

likewise, you realize he has a lot on his mind he doesn’t say, but you have a way of making him say it, even if he is hesitant and abrasive at first

you’ll call him at 3am with a random thought and he’ll grumble a bit but actually will listen to you with the smallest smile on his face

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i hope??? this was good??? also lmk if this is too long without a read more i’m not sure :P

#kuroo tetsuro #kita shinsuke #semi eita #kuroo tetsuro x reader #kita shinsuke x reader #semi eita x reader #haikyuu #haikyuu x reader #kuroo x reader #kita x reader #semi x reader #haikyuu fanfiction #haikyuu writing #haikyuu imagine #haikyuu headcanons #the way i got so excited seeing my boy semi on here #don't look up the quantum wave trolley problem unless you want your brain fried

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thewonkywitchescauldron · 4 years ago

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Candles, Candles and More Candles

Candles have been used in the craft for centuries and to this day candle magick is one of the simplest forms of spellcasting, it doesn’t require a lot of fancy ritual or ceremonial tools so

it's perfect for beginners or for a quick spell when you don't have the time or space to do a whole ritual. Us witch's LOVE a candle or two....or three.....or four. We tend to have a candle for every occasion and all sorts of sizes, shapes & colours too.

We use candles for practically every spell we perform in some way or another, whether it's part of the spell or just as a focal point in your space.

Anyone with a candle can cast a spell. Think about birthday cakes, you always have candles on the cake which you then blow out and make a wish. That would have been your first candle magick spell as a child without anyone even knowing it. We still do it now and no-one even thinks of this as a spell, but that’s such a simple form of candle magick, yet many religions or even just people still have the conception that witchcraft is devil worship, dark and malevolent. Witches don’t believe in the devil and most of us don’t throw curses and hexes around like you're led to believe, but my friends, if another practitioner is throwing something negative towards another witch there could be a war of the witches let me tell you. However most curses and hexes don’t even come to fruition as witches tend to have a defensive in place just to be safe.

But back to the topic of candles….within witchcraft candles don’t even have to be special shape, size or colour, but these elements can add to your intention to give your spell some extra strength and power. With candle magick even the size doesn’t really matter unless you want one that burns for a particular amount of time for a particular spell. Really big candles may actually be counterproductive. For instance, a candle that takes three days to burn can be highly distracting to someone working a spell that depends on the candle burning all the way down for quick spells rather than long drawn out ones (which of course do have their purpose). Small birthday candles can also be used especially when out and about so if you want to make a travel altar, these are the candles that are amazing to have and they come in a variety of colours and shapes.

Typically, a short taper candle or a tealight candle will work best. In some cases, a spell might call for a specific type of candle, such as a seven-day candle or a figure candle to represent a particular person - a form of sympathetic magic. But if you haven’t got a particular colour, size etc then a simple white unscented tealight will do.

One of my favourite candles to use is the ‘Pull-Out’ candle, these are great because you have a large surface to scribe onto the candle, dress with oils, glitter, herbs etc. they really do look good when you go to town on them and they are in a safe container which when the candle has finished burning you can reuse. The burn for a long time and you can make the candle spell last for as long as needed from several hours to days.

An important thing to remember is you should always use a brand new candle for each spell you cast if it is part of the spell or ritual and not candles that you burned at, say, the dinner table or in the bathroom the day before. A candle picks up vibrations from the items around it once it starts to burn. If a used candle is already tainted by vibrations it will lead to a negative or ineffective magickal outcome. So always start fresh.

Now let’s talk about Elemental Energy within Candles as they are often only seen as the Fire Element but thinking about it as a symbolic object, the candle is a well-balanced representation of all the Elements. The wick and the base of the candle represent the Earth Element, which is necessary to keep the flame both grounded and able to stay lit. The wax, which transforms from a solid to a liquid and then to a gas, represents the shape-shifting characteristics of the Water Element. The Air Element, in the form of oxygen, is necessary to keep the flame alive, and is often made visible in the smoke emanating from a burning wick. The flame itself, of course, quite literally represents the Fire Element. Add the Element of Spirit, by charging the candle with your intention, and you have a magical tool that embodies the totality of the Universe in one small package. So as a whole candles play a massive part in the craft when you actually think about it. All the elements rolled into one, literally multi purpose for any spellwork you want to perform.

- Colour within Candle Magick - Many witches like to use colour to symbolise their magickal intent during spellwork. Colour is especially utilised in candle magick. You can use colour correspondences to help choose the colors of your candles, altar decorations and more when planning a spell or ritual. Colours can also be used in home decor and clothing choices to bring their energies into your everyday life.

Red - Passion, courage, strength, intense emotions , love, physical energy, health, willpower. Pink - Affection, friendship, companionship, spiritual healing, romance, spiritual awakening, partnerships. Orange - Energy, attraction, vitality, stimulation, adaptability, encouragement, power, road opening. Yellow - Intellect, inspiration, imagination, knowledge, communication, confidence, divination, study. Green - Abundance, growth, wealth, renewal, balance, prosperity, employment, fertility, health, good luck. Blue - Peace, truth, wisdom, protection, patience, healing, psychic ability, harmony in the home, understanding. Purple - Spirituality, wisdom, devotion, peace, idealism, divination, enhancing nurturing qualities, balancing sensitivity. White - All Purposes, Peace, innocence, illumination, purity, cleansing, clarity, establishing order, spiritual growth, understanding. Black - Dignity, force, stability, protection, banishing and releasing negative energies, transformation, enlightenment. Silver - Wisdom, psychic ability, intelligence, memory, spiritual development, psychic development, meditation, warding off negativity. Gold - Inner strength, self-realization, understanding, intuition, success, health, ambition, finances, good fortune, divination. Brown - Endurance, solidity, grounding, strength, balance, concentration, material gain, home, companion animals. Grey - Stability, contemplation, neutrality, reserve, complex decisions, binding negative influences, reaching compromise.

In addition to choosing the colour of your candle, you can enhance your spellwork in a number of ways. Dressing the candle with a magickally charged oil is a long-standing tradition, and it adds the benefit of magickal scent to the equation. Many practitioners like to follow this up by rolling the dressed candle in corresponding herbs to add even more magickal power.

If using tealight candles you can also add the oils and herbs on top of the candle or melt the candle wax on a hotplate then add the herbs and oils into the wax, then let it cool again ready for your spellwork.

Beeswax candles are one of my firm favourites and if you roll them yourself you can add the oils and herbs sparingly into the candle as you roll. This gives the candle an extra special touch. Or of course if you’re buying a pre-rolled one you can add the oil and herbs to the outside. *Be Careful* When burning candles with flammable oils and herbs this can make the candle burn quickly and more intense so please be careful and keep the candle away from flammable objects and have a holder for the candle that can take the heat if need be.

Candle talk can go on for so long when you get into them and if you're anything like me I use all sorts of colours, shapes and scents on a daily basis from subdued lighting to casting spells. A witch needs her candles, better yet, she won't be without them.

Stay Magickal & Blessed Be WillowMoon The Wonky Witch

#candlemagick #witchescandles #witchspellcasting #witchcraft #babywitch

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atopearth · 4 years ago

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Piofiore: Fated Memories Part 3 - Yang Route

Time for Yang!! I'm so excited tbh because I love his voice and he seems like the most interesting character haha. Anyway, I didn't expect Yang to so suddenly kiss her when she's trying to run away from his subordinates after getting captured by them. Love how her slapping his face was like nothing to him lol. I also really like how Yang is basically forcing her with his "aura" to make her understand that she needs to ask intelligent questions in regards to her own situation right now if she wants Yang to not kill her, keeps the tension high and interesting. Although Yang isn't nice in the way Gil and Dante are, he is pretty nice to her in the sense that he kinda allows her to do what she wants if she uses her brain and resists him in a logical way he can understand? I loved the CG of him pushing her down on the bed🥺 Nice to know that if she doesn't stay in the same room as him and let others think she's Yang's woman, everyone is going to screw around with her...😶 Lmao when he "kindly" took her as a cat to hug instead of a woman, so he won't do anything to her haha. I guess that's his compromise🤣

Okay, Lili sitting on Yang's lap and him feeding her congee (probably) is like so hot lmao. On another note, I can't imagine a weird breakfast of xiao long bao, congee and fried chicken?? What is this weird Asian mix hahaha. Hahahaha, I love how much Yang loves to tease her, especially when he calls her human or cat depending on what he feels like. He's forceful to kiss her but I'm assuming he's just being considerate for her in his own way. I feel sorry for Orlok. It's early in the morning and he's in for the shock of his life already since Yang and Lili are making it seem like they had sex lol. Considering Yang's important regards towards eating meals, I wonder if it's because of something like he used to be a street rat or something and starved? I feel like Fei and Lan are pretty cuteee, sad that they died in Dante's route tbh, especially the way Lan died, it just seemed like she was so overcome with grief over Fei's death and didn't know how to cope, which is understandable since they're twins. Awww, I love how Fei said Lan was cuter when she said Lili with blonde hair was cute like a doll.

It's like culture shock for Lili to come to Veleno and try to help someone but realise they're like high on drugs... I guess the twins lectured her in a way that they just wanted her to be more careful than thinking she's stupid, especially since they tried to cheer her up with a mantou haha, why not a cha siu bao though🥺🥺 To be fair, mantou were cheap, warm and filling back in the day, whereas cha siu bao was more luxurious I guess haha. Okay wait, excuse me!! The voices can't say it's mantou and then say it has meat and vegetables!! That's a meat and veggies bun, completely different loll! If even the twins think it's weird for these drug addicts to be so ferocious, I wonder if it's because Lee is starting to do his own thing to try and take over the Lao-Shu? It's nice that Yang saved Lan and Fei in Gau Lung Seng Caai, it's a pretty bad and lawless place after all so I'm sure anyone that passed by who helped them would be an angel tbh, and even if the Mafia may be a frowned upon way to live, it's still better than dying or living on the streets waiting for their death. But yeah...this is a crappy situation for Lili, especially since apparently the women who used to be with Yang ended up dead or living a life worse than death because they "knew too much". But I'm honestly surprised that he would let them know anything, so I'm kinda assuming that these women were gathering this information rather than him showing it to them, but I guess the opposite could happen since I doubt Yang really cares about their lives anyway.

Sfogliatelle sounds super hard to pronounce! But omg, I've seen that pastry before but never tried it either, I can understand Lan and Fei's excitement towards Lili making it for them, so jealous🥺 Not sure if it matches with yumcha lmao but whatever rolls with them. Anyway, I love how even though Fei and Lan are Lili's guards, they genuinely love hanging out with her, it's just so sweet~ they have no obligation to care about her but I think the three of them rub off each other really well since they're all essentially quite simple and kind. Lmaoo when they told Yang about how Lili really likes pandas and she was embarrassed thinking it was childish, but then Yang pat her head and said she can like what she likes, and even suggested bringing a real one here for her hahahaha. Okay, so I tried to ignore what could have possibly happened to Elena, but it's terrible!! Lee's got her high on drugs and is basically taking advantage of that to do what he wants with her. Honestly, I kinda just hope when she initially got captured after trying to save Lili, she didn't get gang raped by the Lao-Shu men before getting to Lee since she obviously didn't have the protection Lili did, and Elena is really cute so...sigh, it's heartbreaking to see her like that, and for Lili to not be able to do anything about it because even though Lee is technically Yang's subordinate, he has his own ambitions and his own men, and Lili really can't do anything about him. I just feel so bad for Elena since he's obviously taking advantage of her sexually, sighhh, I hope Lili actually gets to save her later on.

Not gonna lie, that CG with Yang covered in blood after killing a drug addict was pretty hot. Even though Lili says that Yang could have easily dealt with the guy without killing him, which is probably true, I'm not sure about leaving crazed guys like these roaming around on the streets especially when she was nearly the target of one in the beginning, it honestly doesn't help that they're obviously violent enough and lacking any mental capacity to understand who they're attacking. I just feel like Yang is "cleaning up" his own territory in his own way tbh. And lol, okay, I was right hahaha. LOL, does Lan have Guan Yu's weapon? Yep, I googled, it is hahahah lmao, that's amusing I guess. LOL at Orlok asking Lili why she's Yang's woman, and says that the Bible has informed him that love makes people mad hahaahha, I'm not sure which part that is but I find it so funny how he's basically calling her crazy for being with Yang. I admit that I've been waiting eagerly to see Lili in a cheongsam/qipao dress but omg, I feel so sorry for her considering how revealing it is, and it's tight because it's Lan's size too like dang, not only must it be uncomfortable physically, but it's uncomfortable because all these Lao-Shu men are jeering at her trying to see her underwear. Not surprised Yang was so mad and pulled her out of the room lol, but I honestly feel for Lili, she didn't have a choice since Lan and Fei said they would kill her if she didn't wear it, and like obviously they were playing with her and they wouldn't do such a thing, but after realising that they're not really her allies and would always prioritise the Lao-Shu and Yang, I'm not surprised she would think so. I wanted to cry when she cried because she's basically been fearing for her life this whole time and Yang's mood changes are pretty unpredictable for her so she's definitely stressed, the poor girl🥺 Awww, Yang personally went to get Lili a proper cheongsam, and it was a white one with gold embroidery! I guess he likes how pure but elegant she is? Hahaha. Nice that Lan apologised to Lili about the dress and properly thanked her for the sfogliatella, the twins are so cute, I love them.

OMG LOL, Yang really ordered a stuffed panda toy from the mainland for her!! It literally rode a ship to come here just for her hahaha, it's so sweet and cute of him to do that (even though this particular panda toy is a bit ugly tbh lmao). I kinda wanna feel sorry for the guy who tried to give Yang info to save his family or something, but he betrayed the Visconti and told something important like where they were going to attack Yang, so not really lol. I just feel sorry for Lili having to see the guy die in front of her and have blood splattered over the food, yeah that's disgusting lol. Lmao when the twins got excited over Yang eating Lili's half-eaten bun hahaha. I also found it pretty cute how Lan noticed that Yang was only eating Lili's pastries out of all the desserts haha. It's actually pretty amusing how the twins introduce the tea of the day and Lili tells them what she baked for the day, yumcha for them always seems so peaceful lol. Tbh, I forgot about the human trafficking the Lao-Shu did so it was surprising to see a live trade of it, and pretty sad to think about all these women who were made to get addicted by drugs then sold off in Asia, it's just terrifying to think of. In a way, I wonder if it was a blessing for those women to have been killed due to Gil and Dante bombing the trade ship and burning it down... I feel sorry for Lili that Yang dragged her here to experience all this, but considering his reaction and stuff, it seems like he feels like he lacks what makes people "human", so he tries to bring Lili along to stuff to see her reaction and kind of want to see through her what is supposedly normal and what is not, what any normal person would be angry and what they wouldn't? Or maybe what he lacks is the ability to "feel" things? Since he seems to gauge things by whether they're "boring" or not, so I guess anything that makes him feel some sort of "emotion" is what drives him on to do what he does? Although for a guy that doesn't feel much for other things, he's very understanding and considerate towards Lili, but I guess it's also because he knows people's strengths and limits well. Omgggg the CG of Yang taking her hand and leaving the forest, is she wearing the white cheongsam?! It's so cute on her!! Must be super uncomfortable to walk in a forest with it though, I can see why she tripped at night, but honestly seeing this now, I would be surprised if she could keep up with Yang and them in that dress lolll.

Although I love how sexy their first time was, I'm surprised Lili gave herself to him already, like didn't she just realise she likes him?! I understand she's willing to offer herself to him if he'll save Elena but she herself also understood that saving Elena didn't just mean taking her away from Lee, it also meant that she needed to help her get off the drugs and willingly leave him and go back to "normal", so I feel like she just went too much with the flow with Yang lol. She's still confused about what kind of person he is and whether she wants to be with him, and yet she got mesmerised by him, which I guess in a sense can't be helped since he is pretty attractive haha, but c’mon human trafficking. Btw her white negligee was beautiful, Yang has good tastes in clothing~ but loll, he really likes white doesn't he. I have to agree with Yang, Lee as a "villain" was pretty boring and disappointing, I honestly thought he would be more interesting (especially since he's kinda pretty too~) but he turned out like such a basic villain that wanted to take over the Lao-Shu but was too weak and not calculative enough haha. On another note, I'm surprised Dante was killed rather easily by Yang, but anyway Dante really shouldn't have tried to corner him by himself. Anywayyy, I'm surprised Lili doesn't feel bad about it though, like I know she doesn't really know Dante (but then again, she didn't know those girls on the boat) but as Yang said, Dante lost/died to Yang because he was trying to "protect" Lili and not hurt her. So even if he may not be someone she can trust, I find it saddening that other than not liking seeing people die in front of her, she couldn't even give some sympathy for Dante who genuinely tried his best to not hurt her... And Dante is such a cinnamon roll so it's sad loll. I feel bad for Nicola though. Honestly, if I was Nicola, I would hate and want to kill Lili too, it's not like he cares about the Key Maiden thing anyway, and honestly from his perspective, I would be so mad that Dante died because of some silly girl enraptured by Yang and condones all the crap he does compared to Gil and Dante.

It's kinda funny and cute how she's so smitten with Yang that even though she thought about taking Elena back to the church, she never thought about returning even though it's her home lol. It's also kinda cute how sweet Yang has been to Lili, especially when he poured a drink for a subordinate that was insisting on Lili pouring it lmao, he was so intense about it😂 Pretty terrible for Nicola to hold the church kids hostage to lure Yang out, even if he's not planning to kill them, he's already mentally scarred them. I think it's really cute how Fei and Lan decided by themselves that they want to help because they understand the desire to protect their home, so even if Yang refuses to go, they'll go. I just hope nothing happens to them because I love the twins! Anyway, it's interesting of Lili to say that she couldn't believe the Falzone would do such a thing even though she decided that she couldn't put her trust in Dante before? Lol, like what do you really know about them Lili if you thought you couldn't trust them before? Gotta love how Lili was happy to hear Yang's confession, and how if she ever wanted to leave him before he got bored, he'd rather kill her than let her go lol! I like Yang, but dang I'm definitely more scared than swooning over it lmao. On another note, even though Lili's actions are irrational and she might come to regret it one day lol, I guess I can to an extent understand the idea of not accepting someone's actions but still loving them.

Anyway, why didn't Nicola and Gil band together to get rid of Yang? What was the point of Nicola trying to get rid of Yang himself at the church? That was such a waste, there's so many better opportunities to try and kill Yang without having to take such a huge gamble, not to mention that Nicola and them are at a great disadvantage against Yang when it's one-on-one. It's basically impossible for them to defeat Yang by themselves because they rely on guns and Yang has the agility and speed to dodge most bullets, and on the other hand, they're quite incapable of dodging Yang's weapon because of how unique it is and how strong Yang is. I'll say that Nicola and Gil were pretty silly for the best ending but I guess they needed to die in order for Yang's ambitions to succeed, so I guess it is fitting to call it Yang's best ending, but not really Lili's haha. But since she seems okay with it and just kinda rolls with all these deaths, she's pretty much complicit in it all now lol, like excuse me Lili, they killed so many people, so they did a "good job" and should get a nice dinner? Hahaha, she's totally living the Mafia life, I don't think she's a normal civilian anymore lol. I still love how much Fei and Lan are fond of Lili though, and always try their best to protect her. Going to London as their next destination sounds interesting but yeah, this is a very different holiday than it is with the other guys lmao.

Okay, in the good ending, Elena seems weirdly interested in who killed Lee, and she's weirdly "sane", so I guess she's more on the insane side? Haha. I always found it kinda frustrating that they never really talked about what happened to Elena, and it just kinda brushes it off and she kinda goes back to normal, so I'm a bit more happy now that they're addressing it here and showing that in a sense, Lee saved her from being drugged and transported back to the mainland where she would have then died. And it is pretty disheartening to hear that she was drugged to the point that she probably didn't even realise how much she was "used" by those men. Anyway, I feel sorry for Lan and Fei because they're very emotionally kind people, they're just where they are because of their circumstances and because of Yang. As for Elena... I feel sorry for Lili, but I guess in a sense it's true that you can't really save everyone...even though she tried. Because of her, Lan probably died so I don't really feel sorry for Elena anymore. On the other hand, Yang dying because he hesitated to kill Lili along with Gil was pretty saddening. He always says he doesn't really care about her thoughts and feelings and only selfishly wants her, but in the end, he was the one who loved her the most. Lili doubted him and his love a lot in this ending and Yang himself probably doubted his own feelings too, so it's kinda saddening to see it all turn out like that. Honestly, I don't know which part of this ending was good though LOL, it was definitely much more bittersweet, but yeah I quite liked it and it probably flowed better than the best ending too haha. I guess it's good in the fact that now the Visconti kinda rule/take care of Burlone and get along well with the Falzone? Hahahaha. Guess it's a good ending for the masses lol!

Anyway, I feel sorry for the Yang in the tragic ending, is this what happens when he indulges in Lili? He lets his guard down? Omgg btw, there's so many nice kiss CGs with Yang! Love how Yang carried her around jumping across buildings or something lmao. Yang arriving like a prince on the balcony is so beautiful, I love it🥺🥺🥺 but it's so weird of Yang to do all that hahaha. Is it supposed to allude to Romeo and Juliet? Hahaha. Honestly, Yang is so sweet to make a commotion just so he can see her, I'm dying, my heart is so full🥺 Ooh, I love this tragic ending! I especially like that it didn't go as I thought it would (Yang dying), instead Lili died because Yang used her as a shield to kill Dante. It's quite saddening that Lili still loved him even as she died😭 It was also kinda nice to see that despite Yang sacrificing her, he does regret it to an extent and I think I kinda like tragic it is in that sense. I always feel so sad when the twins die, sigh, but I'm just glad they got to die together. I like the variety of bad endings, I knew there would be one where Yang would get bored of her and give her to the other members, but yeah that was pretty hard to stomach imagining her life from then on... Anyway, I really enjoyed the short story, it was so cute how Yang made Lili braid his hair, and loll when he kept making excuses that it was annoying to braid but didn't want to cut it lol. Lmao in the extra story (after the best ending) when Yang got angry over the gentleman guy kissing the back of her hand, and Lili told him it's normal, and Yang's like you're a cheater😂😂

Overall, I really loved Yang and his route. Some parts of it are iffy in terms of stuff like how Lee and his part was more boring than he looked, how our Mafia bosses seem to make silly decisions just to make it the "best" ending and how Lili kinda throws all sense out of the window because of love, but I still loved it. Honestly, I'm not usually a fan of characters like Yang who would kill girls like the heroine at the drop of a hat depending on his mood, but he was so hot, I could see why Lili was mesmerised, especially Okamoto Nobuhiko's voice omggg🥺 I relished listening to Yang talk all the time because it really captured the type of guy he was, seductive, dangerous but enrapturing. I also loved how Yang never really "changed" for Lili, he didn't suddenly become a better person, she didn't suddenly become a "bad" person (although she did compromise a lot of things to be with him I guess lol), but they still worked out because they liked each other and did things for each other that warmed their hearts. He's the Mafia guy I wanted all this time hahaha! A terrible guy in real life but great in otome😂 I guess there's something about ruthless and dangerous guys doing stuff like giving stuffed panda toys to girls that make me swoon lmao. Yang was such a playful flirt, it was fun. Oh and omg, I honestly think Fei and Lan really made this route so much more fun too, I love the twins. They're so cute, deadly but also super kind, I loved their companionship and honestly think they're probably the best subordinate/secondary characters compared to the other characters in the other Mafia groups. It was also nice to see a different perspective to the normal Mafia dynamic that Dante and Gil have, since Dante and Gil are respected for either their kindness or their charisma, but for Yang, it's the fear he instills and his strength, it was good to see dodgy subordinates too lolll. Anyway, I really loved the tragic ending so much because seeing Yang deny he loves Lili whilst constantly thinking about her and in a sense regretting he killed her is just so tragic and interesting. Oh and the CGs are so good with Yang!! It was so hard to pick ones to be my absolute favourite😭

#piofiore fated memories #piofiore no banshou

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heartsofember · 4 years ago

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{ hunter schafer, trans person, she/they } have you heard that ( luna lovegood ) from ( harry potter ) appeared in town? i know, i can’t believe it either. she is ( twenty-one ) years old and is a ( college student ). I’ve heard that she has a tendency to be ( optimistic & eccentric ) and ( distant & blunt ), and they have ( some ) of their old memories.

BASICS

name: luna lovegood nicknames: loony lovegood😢 age / birthday: 21 / february 13th astrological sign: aquarius hogwarts house: ravenclaw height: 5′9″ occupation: college student, studying biology to later focus on animal science gender / pronouns: trans person / she/they orientation: pansexual

THE PAST

( tw: death, bullying, abduction, war ) soo me being tired & there being a whole lot of movies & books, here’s their wiki !!

IVYWOOD

luna age-wise is taken a few years after the battle of hogwarts. she however has no memory of ever getting married to rolf scamander nor of their children lorcan & lysander. in fact, hogwarts in her mind wasn’t even a school for witchcraft and wizardry but simply a boarding school that she attended ( we love some ?? angst bless ). luna remembers her friends, but nothing yet of the magic or troubles they all faced having fought with voldemort & his supporters. she has nightmares from time to time, & strange ( more so than usual for luna at least, bless their heart ) things tend to happen during heightened emotions which hint at her magic abilities, but she has yet to remember any of that part of her life.

luna’s not one to pretend to be anyone but themselves, even if most don’t quite understand. luna’s intelligent, a non-conformist, & someone who’s quite perceptive, noticing many things that others may not. she’s always in her own little world, & if she finds the topic of conversation boring luna’s been known to drift off into own thoughts. her father is one of the most important people, & if anyone has anything negative to say her usual quirky demeanor is quickly replaced with anger ( this in turn, also applies to those they deem close ). despite the harsh judgements of others, luna’s noncritical of others. luna may have a hard time making friends but those she has, she’d do anything for. <3

WANTED CONNECTIONS

friends !!, classmates, maybe a roommate ??, confidant, study partners, someone they can ramble to, etc etc !! & as always, make that heart blush for me to come to you !!

#ivywood:intro #( * about !! ) — luna lovegood.

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lunelantern · 5 years ago

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Respect HER for what SHE is

~I'm a woman, not a mother ~

🌺💐💃🏃‍♀️🧘‍♀️👯‍♀️🤽‍♀️🧠👗👘🥿👛👠👜💍💄💎👑👒

For eons, women have been ascribed to motherhood so much that it turned into a toxic hive mentality which promotes that the two concepts are interchangeable.

Women are burdened with the weight of motherhood from childhood. Society crafted a clever mishiveous way to wire the women's heads into thinking that motherhood is an obligation that no woman can evdade; a sine qua non value to her very existence, therefore negating and annulling her own principles and feelings.

Young girls are introduced to motherhood via baby toys, social media and society so that they'd grow up with the already inoculated idea that motherhood is the rightful, karmic life purpose of any woman, in order to accede to happiness.

The kernel of modethood is cleverly ingrained into the minds of the young girls and nourished until it becomes a poisonous plant they impairs judgement and hard-wires the brain into craving for motherhood with their lives and beyond - - like a powerful drug that's self-destructive and alters the personality.

Baby dolls - - the creepiest toy ever designed! - - advertised in an eye-grabbing glamorized manner to appeal to young girls, women who force them to interact with real human beings and ramming it into their brains that their life goal is to become mothers because that's exactly what society expects from them.

Most of the women grow up with the earmark of motherhood under the pretense that a woman's life purpose is to bear and rear offsprings.

From the first human vestiges in prehistoric times and the first female statue unearthed, women were synonymous to motherhood.

Human beings didn't make statues or women; they made statues of mothers. It's motherhood and fertility that's celebrated as rites and cultes, not women.

Instead of celebrating women, society celebrates her reproductive organs and the ability to host fetuses which is as sad as it is unfair because it negates the uniqueness of a sentient being in lieu of one of the most infinitesimal of a woman's attributes.

A woman is far more than a pair of reproductive organs and just because she was equipped with a pair of reproductive organs doesn't mean that they are her identification card too; it's not a pair of ovaries and an uterus that make her a woman!

Womanhood and femeinity are cushioned in the mind, in the heart, in the soul; womanhood is a state of mind, with a psychological and a spiritual component annexed to it. I am a woman because that's how I FEEL, and not because a pair of organs and a rush of chemical substances - hormones - anticipate fecundation every month.

Nature and evolution are impersonal entities and life on earth is the product of chain-events and extraneous factors. They ensured that any sentient species survived and reproduces to ensure the perpetuation of the species.

But it also created a paradox; human beings are equipped with superior intellect that are capable to rationalize, to think critically, to be self-conscious, to analyze and quest their very purpose and the origins of their existence. Also, we have the superb ability to introspectively reflect about our feelings.

We developed goals and ambitions, we listen to our own inner tones and write our own music. We listen more to our brains and hearts than our bodies.

We prioritize and we learnt to have self-control. Critical thinking helps us discern that we're more than biologically programmed mammals in a crave to replicate our DNA.

So, women learnt that they are more than mindless bipedal human incubators for babies. It's just disgusting that her feelings are often negated and her hopes and dreams crushed en route, just because society dubbed women as fertile grounds waiting to be ingrained. 🤬😡🤬😡🌩️

The concept of womanhood and femeinity is metaphysical in all the glory of her ineffable wort; a woman is a mesmerizing enigma that no universal law of biology can ever describe.

She's a woman because she feels like it from the bottom of hear heart. Womanhood doesn't reside in the pits of her belly. It oozes from her spirit.

That's where the core of transgender discrimination and oppression lies - - in the fact that the hearts and minds have been banished into nothingness by biology alone. She, isn't defined through a pair of reproductive organs because reproduction isn't what define a sentient human being.

What defines a woman, what makes her her is the unparalleled delicacy, her untouchable wisdom and cleverness, how creative her vivid mind is, how empathic to capture human emotions, how she can be as strong as a lioness without losing her grace and elegance, how she refers to beauty and her unborn sense for aesthetics, how she can be multidimensional and polivalent with such irresistible tenacity and eloquence.

How she personifies eternal beauty, tenderness and innocence, while striving to accomplish her dreams with cleverness and inegabale mental and physical fortitude.

Grace, beauty, intelligence and fortitude fused together into the elixir of the universe. She is in everywhere, in every single particle, in every sun and star. She, isn't a an incubator or an eggs releaser, no. She is spirit and beauty and wisdom.

The glamorized exacerbated concept of motherhood crushes a woman's inner ambitions. Childfree or infertile women are shunned as outcasts and ostracized by the society, gaping as a deep, dark rift into her self-esteem. In ancient times, childless women were viewed as witches or damned creatures that are to be avoided or disposed of.

Women were the messangers of misfortune bad omen if they didn't host fetuses.

Modern society isn't far behind either. Society looks down own childfree women who reject the imposed motherhood in favor of pursuing their own dreams.

Motherhood is used as a romanticized instrument to control women and strip them off their reproductive rights.

Wives are EXPECTED to give men children, it becomes their obligation and thus a woman's body becomes a PUBLIC GOOD to be used upon convenience.

And not only they are shamed for not complying but also abandoned, raped, abused and the heavily patriarchal society encourages it.

When a childfree woman summons the courage to come clean with her CHOICE she steals gaping and horrified reactions from the society; her choice is welcomed with rejection and violence.

Women don't have ownership of their bodies as they are tricked into thinking that they don't have a FREE CHOICE in the matter.

Women don't even THINK that they CAN legitimately THINK about reproducing, because society teaches them from early years that reproduction is MANDATORY.

An intrinsec condition to being a woman - - like an inescapable curse. Beauty =/= fertility; womanhood isn't synonymous with fertility. A woman's body is to be loved and treasured for hosting the beauty of her soul, the light in her heart and the brille of her mind, and not because it could become a vessel for a child.

Her body deserves love because SHE deserves love and appreciation and not because it can become a host.

Being a woman shouldn't become a sentence to an unwanted life. Womanhood isn't a curse. Womanhood is a gift, a blessing, but not because it comes with a pair of reproductive organs.

Not all women have motherly instinct and that's perfectly normal. SHE, who is NOT a mother is perfectly normal. She isn't some bewitched monster to be avoided and annihilated at all costs, she isn't an alien from outer space.

She is a sentient being with her own set of values and goals and principles and she's beautiful and perfect just the way she is.

Women have a myriad of qualities and endless potential. They can be and they have the RIGHT to be whatever they want to be. They have a voice to express themselves and they must be heard and acknowledged and respected for it.

Just because someone is different it doesn't mean that she poses an attack to the very identity and existence of another. She just wants to be herself and that doesn't mean that she must fit into a predesigned pattern; she, isn't a pattern, a model. She is unique.

Maybe she wants to devote her body to arts, to love, to intimacy, and not to grow children, and that's perfectly ok.

Maybe she wants to use her delicate hands to create, to mold with clay, to forge in fire, to drive, to create, and not to change diapers. And that's perfectly normal.

Maybe she wants to life for herself, to spoil and pamper herself, to devote her undivided time to herself or her friends or her her lover, and not to rear another human being. And that's perfectly ok.

Women can contribute infinitely to society and they don't need to bear and rear children for it. She can already use her amazing skills to make the world a better place for the millions of suffering people or save endangered animals.

Women live in perfect communion with nature, intoning the same solfege as understanding the secret language and poetry of nature itself, through empathy and wisdom.

Her very existence is a blessing. She doesn't need to be a mother to prove her worth. She ALREADY is worthy in all her splendid beauty.

Women deserve love and respect for what they ARE and not for what they are EXPECTED to be, for no one is entitled to decide for her.

I'm a woman because that's how I FEEL. I'm a woman because that what I WANT. Womanhood and femeinity can be in everyone of us as an undeniable GIFT and no one has the right to strip a woman off this privilege.

Childfree women ARE women. Because a pair of reproductive organs can't postulate and define the soul and the heart of a sentient human being.

Womanhood and women aren't synonymous to motherhood and mothers and motherhood should never be used to invalidate and negate the self-identity of a sentient being.

And motherhood isn't innate and instinctual. There are many women who don't have motherly instincts. Respect them.

Respect women.

Respect her for what SHE is.

#Childfree #Respect women #Childfree women are women too #Not all women are mothers #Women empowerment #Childfree women #Women emancipation #Feminism

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haikyuu-headcanons-n-stuff · 4 years ago

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Gods AU Part 3

Shrines and Temples

Karasuno

Daichi: His shrines are in every court and everyone has to swear on it, the judge and the criminal. If someone refuses they refuse justice and the gods which is a bad idea if you want to live. They are simple and the only thing needed is a piece of stone with his name and a scale or the horn of a capricorn. Every town has at least one temple of him, the priest/ess of the temple is the judge of the court there

Sugawara: His shrines are in most family homes aswell as in hospitals, you pray at them to thank Sugawara for your family and what you have. He also doesn’t need much for a shrine but as he is the god of generosity you have to be generous to receive from him which is why you have to leave/burn some food there (but only if you are in a situation where you can give others food). He has many temples, the priests/priestesses there are blessed to have a big healthy family and often are midwifes and similar jobs.

Asahi: Petkeepers often set a small shrine for him up so the animals are alright no matter what awaits them. Animals are drawn to his shrine and were observed to protect them, they mourn everytime one breaks so you have to make sure the shrines are steady and from a long living material. If you kill an animal around there you are refused Gentleness in your life for a special amount of time. Priests and Priestesses in his temple are liked by animals and have related jobs.

Kyoko: Many young ones set up a shrine for her in their room to pray for beauty or the suffering of their enemy’s which they are often granted aslong as they are respectful people who aren’t sinners or perverts. She only requires offerings if you want to receive something from her (ex. you want to be pretty ? Sacrifice a rose and a bit food and you got it). Her temples are sometimes used to execute sentences and shrines are also set up in prisons to ensure the suffering and make her able to feed of it even better.

Tanaka: Most of his shrines are temporary set up for a nice festival or the need of luck, he requires a Koi or a 4petaled clover and a prayer for luck and a goblet of wine and a long prayer for a successful festival. His temples are set up sparsely but his few priests and priestesses make sure he isn’t forgotten by having huge festivals, the temples are big because that’s where every festival takes place.

Nishinoya: Almost every household has a shrine for him, many are very big to ensure safety for the house and the habitants of former. He doesn’t require much, just a prayer here and there but many people still bring offerings as a thank you. His temples are set up in the center of the city and around it to protect the whole thing. The priests and priestesses are all guards and police officers.

Ennoshita: The god of fellowships symbol is used in teams to strengthen the bond and teamwork between the members. His temples are rare to find as most just at up temporary shrines but if you go in there with a group of people that mean something to you your bond will exceed normal fellowship. Prayers to him will make you a better team player.

Kageyama: His temples and shrines have to be near bodies of water and he requires to have water on it as an offering. Depending on the size of the shrine the amount tends to differ, a normal houseshrine maybe requires 1 cup, The temples have huge pools of water in or around them. You pray at him for protection of hurricanes and floods aswell as talent to strike you, to the latter he barely responds. If you devote your life towards him you are never gonna have to be afraid that you drown.

Hinata: If you want to build a temple for him you need to make sure that as long as its day the sun can strike it. Its tradition to pray at his temple every sunrise to thank him. Once a week on Sundays there's a festival which includes a ceremony of prayers and offerings at his temple. Offering to him are usually symbolic for the sun and therfore often shiny. Hawks will build nests on to of the temple and if you scare them away the sun will burn you. Prayers and offerings will ensure that the sun never burns you so if you see someone with a sunburn you can be sure they refuse the gods.

Tsukishima: Every place of education is a temple to him and the teachers are the priests/priestesses. He requires no offering and will punish you if you try to take money for education. Students often set up shrines in their rooms to study better. Other temples are to be set up where the moon can find them which is often near temples of Hinata. Its usual to pray to him every time the blue hour comes. Devotion and prayers towards him will give you slightly higher intelligence, better nightvision and lesser need for sleep during the night.

Yamaguchi: As he is the god of the stars he always accompanies Tsukishimas which is why their temples are next to each other. He rewards kind people with a mark, the kinder you are the more your pupils look like stars. If you have normal round pupils it's not bad either, just that you are average not exceptionally kind. His priests and priestesses are blessed with stars in their eyes and hair (galaxy style).

Yachi: Her temples are set up sparsely but she has many shrines. Her symbol is often carved in friendship bracelets to ensure it will be a long, good relationship. Exceptionally shy people pray to her almost every day to get enough courage to go through their day. Her priests and priestesses are often social workers. Those who devote themselves to her will always have the courage to fight for themselves and their friends.

Ukai: As one of the rather unpopular his he neither has many shrines nor temples but he won't be forgotten as long as there's one proud human. He fills the people with pride until they realise they don't deserve whatever is wrong. During this riots people draw his symbol on their flag.

Takeda: If he finds what you want is worthy to pursue he will fill you with the ambition you need to go through with it. Like Ukai he is rather forgotten. He works closely with Lev together.

Aoba Josei

Oikawa: His shrines are set up in all homes of royalty, if not he can and will stop giving them his blessing which means they stop being seen as royalty immediately. Priests and priestesses in his temples are only the most determined people, exceptionally graceful persons or royalty. Devotion to him results into being elevated to royalty (extremely rare) of being blessed with his other domains.

Iwaizumi: Some people tend to make themselves shrines for him by tattooing his symbol over their whole back or similar things. A shrine of him can be found in almost every house to strengthen the habitants. Those who devote themselves to him seem to grow a huge strength and a small resistance against fire, as a result of this many of his followers are blacksmith, knights or soldiers.

Kunimi: People often build little shrines for him in their bedrooms to scare away nightmares and insomnia. His temples mostly consist of beds for the homeless and the ones with very bad insomnia. Being a priest/priestess for him can grand you the ability to put others to sleep.

Kindaichi: One of the gods with almost no followers. Holding grudges is considered bad so you pray to him to get rid of grudges rather then holding onto them.

Fukurodani

Bokuto: His many shrines and temples are always filled, no matter if laughter or sadness. His priests and priestesses are able to detect and manipulate emotions like no other, a side effect of that are heavy moodswings. Prayers and offerings are often rewarded with control over your own emotions.

Akaashi: One of the most popular gods with many shrines and temples. Every cemetery has a shrine of him where funerals are held, his symbol is traced in every clock and mastering the fine arts is impossible without praying to him. His priests and priestesses are funeral directors and craftsmen of clocks and other fine things (including arts like music or painting). Devotion /prayers to him will give you depending on the prayer mastery if an art or more time. People pray whenever something shall last long or don't last at all.

Nekoma

Kuroo: Being the god of love and passion he has shrines in every home of lovers. Traditional marriage ceremonys are held in his temples and lead by his priests and priestesses. Engagement and wedding rings have his symbol on them to give them a good marriage.

Kenma: Kenma is actually quite popular and has many temples and shrines where people pray to him for higher perception and a restful life. His priests and priestesses often do things where high perception and attention is needed to succeed as they are blessed by him to have those gifts.

Lev: One of the more unpopular gods with few temples but during phases in you life like preparing for tests or for games its not unusual to set up a shrine and pray to him so you can achieve your goal.

Yaku: He is Daichis right hand in court and there to execute the punishment. Temples and shrines of him are a bit rare but he has a small army of priests and priestesses. They are responsible for executing punishment.

Shiratorizawa

Ushijima: His shrines and temples are to be set up near growing plants which makes them grow better. Carving his symbol in something and burying it with seeds will make them grow fast, whatever you used will be entangled in the roots of the plant.

Tendou: He has many followers and many tempels, being the god of so many things makes the designs of his shrines and temples vary very much from region to region. People set them up to pray for the dead and the living in the regions where the focus lies on the underworld domain, in other regions however his temples are often used as creative studios for painting or composing.

Semi: Any sort of competition is held infront of him. He will take care of the fairness in competitions so nobody shuns his domain. Prayers to him will make you competitive which maybe will bring victory.

Goshiki: He has almost no shrines and temples and is often forgotten about. Praying to him will help you in times of desperation.

Other

Sakusa: His temples are hospitals, the doctors and nurses the priests and priestesses of said. He requires his shrines and temples to always be clean. Praying to him and cleaning his shrines and temples will lead you and your loved ones to a long healthy life. His priests and priestesses all studied whether medicine or psychology, their devotion to him helps them during their time in university.

Atsumu: Being the god of mischief he has barely temples but many shrines set up by pranksters who want to achieve perfection which is generally granted but always costs something, Atsumu will pack everyone that gains his attention. Praying to him will result in one heavy pack pulled at you and success in your pranks on others.

Osamu: Most of his shrines are set up in kitchens so the food tastes better. In his temples food is prepared and given out by the priests and priestesses. Devoting yourself to him will give you incredible cooking skills.

Terushima: Parents often set up shrines of him up for their kid to have fun while couples often build one for... Other purposes. The priests and priestesses are blessed with the ability to have fun in all life situations and give it to others.

Natsu: Her shrines are set up in nurserys, kindergartens and elementary school. Her prayers are the first ones children learn because they are very easy. She often comes to the human realm to play with kids.

Aone: While he is not a very popular god Aone still has a few temples and shrines. In his temples it always almost freezing, only his priests and priestesses can stand it without extremely thick clothing. People pray to him in the winter so they won't freeze. Prayers and offerings will get you the ability to stand the cold.

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