#assume connections♥

[exmcrtis]

location: coin laundry

status: open!

"shit!" it came out louder than she expected, the bell above the door chiming at the same moment she dropped a pile of clothes on the floor. copeland was clumsy on a good day, but this was something entirely different. she'd probably taken on too much at once, but that was just part of who she was. "i'll be right out!" she called to the person who had just come in, abandoning that pile of clothes in favor of assisting the customer. it had needed to be washed anyway.

"hi!" copeland chirped, her tone overly-friendly to put on the usual front. "how can i help you?"

[itshoneys]

—Honey always loved such settings where she could film nice, aesthetic videos, take some pretty, holiday-esque photos. the fact that she was often recognized by young girls, wasn’t half bad either; she loved the attention, after all and that was evident in, well, everything about her. dressed in a velvet black dress with feathers adorning the hem, diamonds on her neck, she had been preparing her set up for a while now. tossing her hair over her shoulder, she was just finishing setting up her tripod when she heard the man close to her speak, momentarily distracting her. brown eyes looked him over and she laughed a little, more to herself. “it cannot possibly be that scary,” she offered as she finally got the angle right, standing up to her full height with a satisfied smile. “you wanna help me with my hair and I can help with the…ice thing��” her tone was friendly and sweet as she looked up at them, already gathering her waist long hair in a low ponytail.

for: @bhqextras location: wollman rink, central park

"I'm still in two minds about going down there," Oli commented lightly to the person beside him, exhaling very slowly as he continued to watch those already skating. He was jealous really, he'd always loved skating, but he wasn't the best at it and very rarely built up the courage to get on the ice. On those occasions he did, he couldn't help but feel intimidated by those who'd skate circles around him —- literally.

[a-force-dyad-in-space]

So I've been rewatching the Twilight movies and certain scenes from them recently, and there's something that caught my eye while going through the post-battle scene in Eclipse.

We have Jane and the others show up, being like "blah blah blah, you guys did pretty well against all these newborns, how curious, blah blah" before Jane notices that one of the newborns is still alive, pointing out Bree.

Now, here's where it gets interesting for me. Because Jasper immediately moves and stands next to her protectively.

And yeah, sure, he's the newborn expert, he's in charge of all-things newborn vampires, so in that sense alone it makes sense for him to associate himself with her in that way, but I think it's a lot more than that; namely something that is always mentioned in passing in the movies, but never really pointed out as something significant (unlike Edward's telepathy and Alice's precognition, which are always mentioned first in terms of desirable acquisitions of power). I of course speak of his pathokinesis.

Bree is scared. At this point she has realized that she's a vampire and what that means for her life, but she has no idea if she will come out of this stand-off alive, so naturally, she is nervous.

And thanks to his pathokinesis, of course Jasper can feel that. So I think he's standing with her, almost protectively, not just because he's in charge of her, but because he can feel her fear and tries to comfort her with his presence (she with her vampire sight can of course see that his skin is decked out in scars, so that intimidating display alone probably tells her him being on her side is a good thing).

And then we come to Jane starting to torture Bree, and me having another observation.

When she falls to the ground and is screaming in agony, we can assume that Jasper can feel that, too (not the pain itself, but the mental anguish connected to it). And look how startled he seems when he sees her fall and looks from Bree to Jane.

This moment here makes me think that this is probably the first time he's ever seen Jane's power in person. Of course he knew about her, knew what her powers are. Alice probably filled him in in detail about the events in Volterra from New Moon, and I assume Carlisle has shared many stories over the years, too.

But hearing about something and actually seeing it first-hand are two very different things.

For someone like him, who can feel what other people are feeling, from their happiest moments to their most devastating mental pain, watching Jane not only use her powers, but relish in their effect without a second thought since she can't feel the pain she's causing, must be absolutely nauseating, for lack of a better word.

Jasper's experienced several lifetimes of anguish by proximity and is trying his best to make others feel better, while Jane deals blow after blow with her powers without any consequence. It must feel wrong and unfair to him.

Anyway, back to the point.

This is the face of a man who has fully realized what the antagonistic force is capable of, and he'll be sure to be prepared, next time they cross paths.

And lastly, something sad.

He turns his back on Bree, probably because he can't deal with watching her die on top of feeling her fear and pain. Neither he nor the other Cullens can stop Bree's death from happening without declaring war on the Volturi in the process (because I'm certain that's how Jane and the others would see their push-back).

So all he can do is turn away, and maybe make an effort to lessen her pain (it doesn't look like he did, but I think it would make sense if he used his powers to make death less frightening for Bree).

Anyway, rest in peace, Bree, you would have made a wonderful addition to the Cullen family. ♥

[doumadono]

Congrats, congrats 🎇🎇🎇👏🎇👏👏

May I have nsfw ❛ you want gentle? wrong fucking address ❜ with Bakugo or Dabi (both perhaps 🥺) in a blurb format, with female pronouns?

"You belong to me" - Bakugo x Reader

Warnings: smut w/o plot, dom!Bakugo, oral (m receiving), fingering, rough p in v, dirty talking, Bakugo is aged up 21+, f!reader

Synopsis: Bakugo uses you at his whim

A/N: thanks for your kind words! ♥

MASTERLIST

You feel a surge of nervousness as your stomach tightens, anticipating what he might have planned as punishment. Throughout the last two rounds, Katsuki had pushed you to your limits only with his tongue and calloused fingers, resulting in a climax without his consent.

Your mind races through various possibilities, knowing he's been eager to explore new experiences. However, your thoughts are abruptly interrupted by the sound of Bakugo fumbling with his belt. Relief washes over you, assuming he's preparing to use his cock on you finally.

Eager to feel his touch, you arch your back as much as the restraints allow. However, you're taken aback when Katsuki surprises you with something different. You let out a yelp, caught completely off guard, as he snaps his belt across your ass. The strike isn't overly harsh, but it leaves a rosy mark. He gently caresses your ass cheek and lets out a soft groan before uttering, "Good girls don't cum." Smack! "Good girls understand they don't deserve release." Smack! "Good girls know they must remain denied." Smack! "Ready to be used." Smack!

His breathing intensifies as your winces and groans grow louder. Each smack lands with perfect precision, causing you to jerk and yelp intermittently. Handprints and belt marks begin to show, your skin becoming raw from the impact. He runs his hands over the marked areas, spreading your cheeks apart to observe how aroused you've become from the spankings. Sliding a hand between your legs, his pointer finger glides along the crevice between your pussy lips until his thumb rests over your pussy, while his fingers linger just at your clit. He smears your wetness with firm but gentle pressure, causing his hand to become entirely soaked from your excitement. "Look at you, princess, so fucking wet, just for me."

All of the spanking has caused your cunt to clench. A string of grool hangs under your clit, connected to the bed below you. Bakugo firmly places his thumb inside and grips you, delivering a decisive smack with the belt on both cheeks. Your moans grow louder as he acts according to what he believes you deserve.

He tastes your juices off his hand before he shoves his fingers into your mouth for you to suck them clean. When you've licked up all you could, he smacks your ass again before sliding his middle finger deep in your pussy. "That's it, doll. You know how to obey, huh? Such a good slut. Such a naughty whore." He curls his finger inside of you as you moan and squirm in pleasure. Bakugo is now fucking you with three fingers, pushing them deep.

Feeling satisfied with the sloppy aftermath you are, he unzips his pants and jerks his cock off a bit, then flicks his tip over your clit only a few seconds before sliding it up your slit, scooping up your juices. "Yeah, that's it, doll! You take my cock so fucking well," Bakugo grunts. He begins thrusting with intensity, emitting loud growls as his firm grip on your hips exerts enough force to potentially leave marks. As he takes you in a doggy style, the impact of his hips causes his balls to make contact with your slit. Bakugo's pace is strong enough to make entire bed rock with all of his thrusts.

"K-Katsuki!" You scream. "Slow… Slow down! I can't…"

Soon, however, as he approaches the climax, Katsuki retreats. Then he moves to the side of the bed, positioning himself near your head. Firmly, he presses on your nose, prompting you to breathe through your mouth. When you open it to take a breath, he thrusts his cock in, making you gag. The sound from your throat makes him groan as he thrusts his entire length down and then back out to let you breathe. "Suck it, bitch. Suck that cock. Worship that fucking cock. Yeah, that's it, that's good. Good, slut."

"You want gentle? Wrong fucking address, princess!" Bakugo delivers a hard smack to yur left buttock, increasing his pace; he firmly places his hand at the back of your head and presses it down against the mattress. "Behave, doll!"

Again he shoves his cock balls-deep down your throat and holds it tight, "Ngh! You like that? I want you to taste yourself. Taste how much your desperate cunt craves it." Katsuki pulls his cock out so you can catch your breath before he shoves it back into your mouth at full length. "Fuck! Fucking bitch! You can't beg to cum with a cock shoved down your throat. That's the only way to shut you up - to fill your slutty throat with a fat cock." He firmly grasps a handful of your hair and intensifies his actions.

Your drool beginning to leak past his shaft and down your chin.

"Fuck! Your mouth feels so warm and slippery. Nghh! I know you like it, you mouth getting fucked rough!" Bakugo muses, throwing his head back with a growl escaping his lips. He groans from the extra stimulation. "Ngh, fuck, baby! M'gonna cum! Oooh fuck!" He forces his entire length down your throat.

You gag and squirm as he fills your throat. You feel his cock twitch and shoot rope after rope of his seed down your contracting throat. Once most of his load is down your throat, he pulls back, letting you catch your breath. Bakugo strokes his cock to wipe off some of the saliva, and wipes it on the sheet in front of your face to make sure his scent sticks right to your nose. "Remember, princess, you belong to me."

divider by: @cafekitsune

[the-pen-pot]

Merthur Fic Ideas & WiPs

So I have a Merlin fic ideas page over on Patreon but obviously I can't link direct to that from AO3. So I'm popping one on here so you all know what's incoming/in the works/rattling around in my brain.

Coming to AO3 September 29th 2024

The Water and the Wilds:

'Magic is as much part of nature as the earth, sea and sky. Other sorcerers who sought out the circle found that their power developed certain affinities. Their abilities became tied to the cycle of the year. There would be one season at which their power was at its peak and another where it lay almost dormant. They became more closely connected to the natural ebb and flow of the world.'

'But?'

'But they were not Emrys. His strength is beyond anything in living memory, and the heights he could reach are, as yet, unknown.' Aglain spread his hands, his shoulders rolling in a graceful shrug. 'I can only tell you that the Tir Na Lei means no harm. Three is the number: the ritual is set. The circle will not call on Emrys again.'

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In a Camelot where Arthur is king and magic is permitted once more, Merlin's power begins to change. Can he and Arthur overcome the challenges thrown their way, or will their relationship be forever changed by the ordeal?

(Approx 50 k in length, rated E)

If you want to read what else is in-progress, check out below!

Works In Progress

(All drafts are currently available over on Patreon - first chapter free to read. The rest are available to patrons in the $5 tier and up. They WILL become available on AO3 eventually. See bio or pinned post for link if you're interested ♥)

King and Court - 24 chapters currently drafted and available on Patreon - this one will begin updating on AO3 next as it's the one I've written most of.

Summary: Loneliness is an insidious thing. When Merlin looks at Arthur, he sees not just a prince waiting for his time to rule, but a young man struggling to find his place in the world, with little help from anyone else.

The truth is, Arthur needs more than the friendship Merlin can offer. He needs people he can trust: men and women who will become his court and his confidants, and if he is going to survive to take the throne and lead Camelot into its golden age, he needs them sooner rather than later.

Finding loopholes in Uther’s laws is no easy feat. Court life is a dangerous game, but it’s one Merlin has every intention of winning so that Arthur can have knights of his choosing by his side.

And then there is the matter of his magic…

(In my head this is basically entitled *~shenanigans, love and a golden age~*. Canon divergent AU)

Love Is Never Lost - 11 chapters currently drafted and available on Patreon.

Summary: Uther Pendragon has never approved of Arthur’s friendship with Merlin. There had been disappointed sighs and whispered warnings, but Arthur had never thought it would come to this: scars on Merlin’s back and a manservant made hollow and thin by cruelty.

Yet Uther’s efforts to drive a wedge between them instead bring Merlin’s greatest secret to light, and once the wound of secrecy has been purged, their healing brings them closer together than ever before.

Much to Uther Pendragon’s horror.

When Merlin disappears, Arthur is left questioning the true honour of the crown and the value of a kingdom forever stained by his father’s tyranny. Will he answer the call of duty, or will he sacrifice everything to chase the cries of his heart?

Tags will include: magic reveal, corporal punishment, slavery themes (and all that may imply), missing presumed dead, good Morgana, Arthur's POV, slow burn, dreamwalking, happily ever after eventually plus whatever else shows up as I write these!

Sigh No More - 7 chapters drafted on Patreon. This fic is my beloved. My baby. I'm obsessed. Fantasy Age-Of-Sail AU

Summary: Prince Arthur Pendragon, Captain of the Llamrei, would far rather spend his days patrolling Camelot's Waters than assume his place on the throne. Yet when he finds the wreckage of a vast ship and one lone survivor on board, nothing can prepare him for the path his life will lead.

Nor the demands his heart will make.

Hiraeth Ideas

Additions to the Hiraeth universe ideas : Just some little bulletpoints to remind me about things I would love to add to the Hiraeth verse once it's actually done.

Gwaine vs. a lemon

Merlin gets flu (my biologist heart wants to explore Merlin's immune system vs. Camelot germs plus no modern drugs. Excellent hurt/comfort opportunity - not that Hiraeth really needs more of that.)

Merlin "tormenting" Arthur via the bond (Explicit,  definitely)

Merlin shows Arthur (and others?) modern London.

The knights of Camelot at the zoo (sort of)

Maps/globes/celestial bodies knowledge

💀 Agravaine 💀

The one with the eclipse (some king and his sorcerer are trying to show off said sorcerer's power. There just so happens to be an eclipse.They know what it is so Merlin cannot claim credit, but he totally fucks with them anyway.)

Non-Hiraeth ideas

Magic Reveal Via Time-Travel  (Added June 2024)

Merlin and the knights get themselves into some kind of dire situation. Merlin, in a panic and realising he's not strong or knowledgable enough to save them, pretty much demands that the universe in general sends someone who can help.

What actually happens is he gets flung five years into the future, and his future self (who is more capable, among other things) takes his place. He sorts out the dire situation, whatever it may be, and that leaves Arthur and the others with future!Merlin, who is not only very magically capable but 100% their Merlin with lots more confidence, as irreverent as ever, and unmistakably thrumming with magic. They can all feel it, because Merlin makes no effort to hide.

More to the point future!Merlin remembers this from the other side, when he was younger and the same thing happened. He knows this is when the others find out about his magic, and he is able to answer their questions and emotional responses calmly and rationally, because he already knows Arthur isn't going to kill him or hate him or anything.

(Quite the opposite, in fact, since he's having to hide the fact that Arthur's ring is currently gleaming on his finger. He is grateful, at least, that he wasn't a. Pulled naked out of the bath for this magical meeting or b. wearing his crown, which would have been hard to explain without breaking Arthur's tiny brain.)

Meanwhile, young!Merlin is in Camelot, five years in the future, and Arthur and the others are a bit older, a (very little bit) wiser, and are also doing a brilliant job of calming him down and letting him know everything will be all right. And actually showing him the golden age they achieve -- that it's not impossible and out of reach.

Possibly a long four parter from young!Merlin, young!Arthur, older!Merlin and older!Arthur's points of view. Assuming I can write it without being confusing 🤣

Merlin's Voice - possibly a bit dark

My desire to put Merlin inhurt/comfort situations knows no bounds, but this one actually stems from the fact that Merlin doesn't remember the hug after he's been missing in Servant of Two masters and I'm weak for Arthur being a worried angsty little lamb about his missing manservant.

I'd probably go AU and make Morgana good, with Merlin's magic being known, and just have Morgause basically taking Morgana's place, except she and Agravaine are trying to get information about Camelot's weaknesses, and who better to lean on than Arthur's idiot manservant.

Cue Merlin being missing for days, Arthur panicking, Agravaine being dismissive as usual, and Morgause growing increasingly frustrated at the fact that she cannot get anything of note out of Merlin.

In the end, she tries a spell to force him to speak, except that Merlin is so fiercely determined not to betray Camelot and Arthur that his own magic takes the spell and twists it, forging it into a spell of silence instead.

Morgause gets cruel in her frustration, but eventually, Merlin manages to escape and head back for Camelot. It's no easy journey, and more to the point, the spell silencing him will not come off. No matter how hard he tries. He was so determined not to say anything that his magic went overboard in an effort to meet his intent.

I want to write that hug so Merlin remembers it. I want to have Arthur initially teasing about the silence but getting increasinlgy distressed by it. I want the realisation that Merlin is so incredibly expressive that the others rarely need him to write what he wants to say, they can get the gist of it from just a look.

It's one of those ones with ~vibes~  I want to explore, but I have no idea how it ends.

The "Back To The Start" One

So I made this post on Tumblr and it did numbers (I was thinking 4 people would "hell yes" me, not 2000 +)

"Not me sitting here thinking about writing a fic where we start with Arthur dying in Merlin's arms after Camlaan and it's all tragedy and then the magic rises and they both end up back at that first day, in the marketplace, Merlin with "How long have you been training to be a prat, my lord?" dying on his lips as they stare at each other, fascinated, horrified, so fucking relieved because they both remember ALL of it and none of it's happened yet and this time they can maybe make it to a different, better ending.

And they can do it together."

BUT TO EXPAND

I want to explore how Arthur and Merlin would interact with each other having lived in one another's pockets for ten years, only to be sent right back to the beginning, while retaining everything they are to each other. Merlin's magic newly revealed from the confession by the lakeside. The two of them standing there with every mistake in their future rather than their past and realising that maybe "two sides of the same coin" means "you need to work together, dumbass".

I want the two of them shocked by how young the other is. How different Camelot seems from what they're used to. How harsh Uther looks now that they know it can be different (though not as different as it should be, Arthur realises.) I want them correcting their mistakes (and each other's mistakes) and taking all that they know of each other and rebuilding their relationship (all their relationships, actually) on that honesty.

And the others don't remember. Morgana is still Morgana, still struggling, but still hoping to be saved. Mordred's just a boy.  Lancelot never sacrificed himself and it's so clear in Arthur's eyes that Gwen loved them both but that she loved Lancelot first and in a different way.

The knights end up at Camelot earlier simply because Arthur and Merlin set out to find them earlier. 

("We need Gwaine." "Do we? Really?" "Yes, you great prat. Come on.")

And so much more.

The "Fake Favourite" One 

This is basically me having a desperate urge to write all the political whatevers of Arthur taking Merlin as a favourite, smashed together with a fake dating AU.

Basic premise is simple: in an effort to avoid the latest princess eyeing up his hand for marriage (and with Uther's blessing, because it suits him for now to put off marrying Arthur to someone) Arthur decides that he will pretend Merlin is his lover and favourite. They spend all their time together anyway, and half the court rumour already appears to think they sleep together, so it will hardly be any change to either of them.

Except all Arthur has to do is say the words to make it happen, but there's a lot more to being a favourite than that. Merlin can't continue to serve him, and then there's the whole situation of a new wardrobe (which Merlin and his magic both fight against) the political wheeling and dealing that comes with a servant being elevated in status, not to mention the subtle ways in which the court first tries to manipulate Merlin, and then is manipulated by him in turn (for the good of Camelot)

What starts out as Arthur aggressively but jokingly courting Merlin (because Merlin said he was bad at it) ends up much closer to *actual* courting.

And no, Merlin cannot sleep in the antechamber, because the chambermaids will notice they're not sharing a bed.

(This basically would end up being a story about Merlin no longer being a servant but becoming a valued member of the court almost by accident (but being very good at it) and the two fools falling helplessly in love with each other while they pretend to be lovers.)

Morgana, Gwen and the knights would be placing ridiculous bets and generally watching it all with disbelieving horror and delight because only these two idiots could make falling in love so complicated.

The "Stuck In Close Quarters" One 

Merlin and Arthur trapped underground in VERY close proximity (like lying on top of each other) and running out of air and Merlin’s magic is too weak (thanks to a battle maybe) to get them out but he can replenish the air but there is no way Arthur won’t notice.

Cue a magic reveal in close quarters and love confessions.

The Horn of Cathbad one

Merlin dies and due to some glitchiness with his magic, he doesn’t immediately come back. Instead, Arthur, in the freshness of his grief, reaches for magic.

He uses the Horn of Cathbhad to see Merlin again, knowing that if he summons Merlin’s ghost and looks back, then Merlin will stay. (Maybe Gaius warns him - but he doesn’t take it as a warning, but a blessing.)

And Merlin answers, and Arthur doesn’t dismiss his ghost. There are ghostly shenanigans and while it’s not the same as having his friend back, it helps. He doesn’t really have to grieve.

Except that Merlin’s spirit starts to become restless and angry, and it reaches the point where Merlin is *begging* Arthur to let him go. He doesn’t know about his immortality but something is pulling at him.

And Arthur finds the strength to let him go and it’s like losing him all over again.

And then, of course, Merlin comes back ❤️

Blind Merlin One

Arthur and co. suspect Merlin has magic but haven't spoken of it to him yet. While out on patrol, Merlin takes a curse meant for Arthur, one that effectively blinds him until "you see the truth". Arthur thinks it's about the magic and it dredges all that out into the open, but the curse doesn't leave. Merlin quickly adapts to using magic to "see" (in a manner of speaking) and keeps his eyes covered to hide their glow.

Of course, Arthur's threatened about Merlin's vulnerability and baffled about the curse etc. It turns out that the truth they need to see is how they feel for each other. Angst/hurt/comfort/fluff because I can.

Omegaverse One (Maybe a series? Sort of tempted to try out some MPreg)

Well off my normal beaten path, but I keep what-iffing it so I'm writing it down here (and will totally draw on some of the mechanics and plot points of Gilded Cage)

Not all magic users are Omegas, but all Omegas have magic, which means Merlin has more than one secret to keep, and he keeps it well. It "helps" that when he presented in Ealdor, one of the Alphas in the village attacked and bit him, forming enough of a bond to stabilise his biochemistry before he managed to escape. It was that incident that pushed him and Hunith into making him go to Camelot.

Merlin successfully hides what he is for years, thinking he's safe, but the Alpha who bit him never stops looking for him. The Alpha eventually tracks him down, threatens Merlin etc., but gets killed in a tavern brawl before he can make good on his threats. That, in turn, breaks the bond that's been keeping Merlin stable and able to pass, in general, as a beta.

Cue it all going a little bit to hell because Arthur thought he knew everything about Merlin and it turns out he really didn't, and now his irritating and attractive beta manservant who always smelled good is an irritating, attractive, sorcerous omega manservant who smells amazing... etc.

(and maybe this one sounded a lot better in my head? There's a whole heap of nuance I'm not putting down - but it's a possible future Merlin fic.)

Different curse fic

A sorcerer curses Arthur with magic in order to make the Pendragon heir everything that the king hates. He wants to see if he is a hypocrite who will spare his sorcerous son, or a tyrant who will damn the ties of blood and execute him.

Cue Arthur frantically trying to hide the fact that he has magic from everyone, including Merlin, except that's fantastically unsuccessful because Merlin has magic, knows magic, *is* magic.

Then you've got Merlin desperately trying to hide the fact that Arthur had magic from the court while concealing that *he* has magic from Arthur. He very small and tired and stressed about it.

But the upshot is that Arthur has a better understanding of magic - how it is not, in itself, bad or corrupt - and because his magic has no chill and absolutely adores Merlin it acts as the pivotal point that brings out all their secrets (and desire)

The Lancelot and a dead body one -probably shortish.

This is more a scene that anything, but I keep thinking of how to expand it a bit better (I did a text chat thing on tumblr about this plot bunny I need to write it one day)

Arthur and all the knights are in an antechamber off the armoury after an evening training session. The door is ajar. They hear Lancelot come in and Gwaine's about to call out to him when Merlin stumbles through the door.

'I need your help burying a body!'

And Lancelot doesn't squawk or demand answers but just says, in a "so done with this shit" voice: 'Again?'

Meanwhile Arthur and the others are like "What the hell?" and follow Merlin and Lancelot out towards the border of the Darkling Woods where there is a huge and very dead monster just.... lying there.

Then we have Merlin making desperate and really bad excuses, which Arthur would be more willing to pretend he believed if Merlin wasn't bloodied and swaying where he stood and also had flowers blooming around his feet, because Merlin used a lot of magic to take this thing down and it's kind of leaking a bit.

And then we go on from there with the knights spending all night trying to dig a big enough hole and asking questions and all that, and Merlin being too tired and beaten up to really put them off - and then I end it somehow. (I did say this was just a scene!)

[itshoneys]

honey: do I sense sarcasm? 😒😒 honey: don't call me out like that! just answer the question honey: and why are you awake???

christian: jumping to conclusions? I wouldn't dare! christian: i figured you were just asking for a friend 😉

[twistedwonderlandimaginesblog]

Hello! The Relationship & Courting antics 5,10,19 and 27❤️ for Idia Shroud. Have a good day! :)

Idia Shroud:

5. ♥ Do they wait to be intimate until after marriage or break all the social rules?

Might end up waiting until after marriage just because he got too nervous when intimate moments reached their opening action. Making out hadn’t bothered him after the first kiss CG had been unlocked, but stripping down with his scrawny chest and even paler than his face skin out for you to see? He didn’t know what skill set or items can enhance his courage, but you have to give him the space to mull it over and think about what would be most comfortable for his first time.

10. ♥ Do they include their partners in most aspects of their life?

Idia dreamed of being a technological power couple with his partner, his basis for this similar to his own parents. While they weren’t perfect, he wanted a person who understood him without words being needed. It just made sense that would be a person who shared the same knowledge and skills as him (partly, he hardly expected to find a person who reached his actual level).

19. ♥ What was their first impression about their partner/person they are courting?

Idia had always perceived you as intimidatingly attractive. He had first spotted you during the sorting ceremony, and after decisively thinking there was no chance of you ending up in Ignihyde, he had tried to wipe you from his mind. It’s silly now to think something as petty as being sorted into different dorms would stop a genuine connection but Idia had always limited his face-to-face interaction, so it was fair that he didn’t assume you’d ever meet in an organic way.

27. ♥ Have they had dreams about their partner/the person they are courting?

Idia really wouldn’t be getting sleep if he saw you in his dreams too. Even dreaming about you rejecting him wouldn’t hurt as badly as his nightmares with Ortho when he was younger (and sometimes in the present). A lot of Idia’s crushing is seeing you in the content he consumes, his favorite characters reflecting traits he then found in you.

[natimiles]

Congrats on your milestone! For your event, may I request top of foot with Simeon, pre-relationship?

I'd like to also request GNC if possible.

Hiii, anon! Thanks! 🤍

Here’s our sweet angel and gn!reader. It turned out very different from what I first planned, IAUSEHASIUEHAS. I hope you like iiit! :3

Simeon + Top of the foot

Words: 580

Tags: pre-relationship; gn!reader; Simeon calls you “little lamb”.

You let out a low, thoughtful hum, catching Simeon’s attention. Both of you are in his bedroom, enjoying the tranquility of an afternoon free from classes as you read together. He leans against the headboard of his bed while you’re sprawled beside him, your feet next to his body. Though he can’t see your face as you lie on your stomach, he can imagine your confused expression, and he can’t help but smile.

“Everything alright, little lamb?”

“Hm?” You look over your shoulder to meet his eyes. “Ah, yes. Sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb your reading. I just... don’t understand the characters in this book.”

“What have they done?” He closes his own book, his attention now solely on you.

“It’s more like what they haven’t done,” you frown, turning around to sit up and meet his celadon-blue eyes as you begin to explain the whole plot of the book. The angel hums and occasionally makes comments, but he mostly listens intently to every word you have to say. “And even after all this, they still haven’t said anything about their feelings to each other.”

“Perhaps there’s more to the story than what you can see for now,” he smiles, tilting his head to the side. “You still have some chapters left to finish the book, right?”

“Yes, but this is a romance. I thought they’d be together sooner, but they seem to grow farther apart with every passing chapter.”

He hums thoughtfully, “It might seem that way to you, but I think they’re growing closer in other aspects. From what you’ve told me, they trust each other with their lives, they have a strong friendship, and they deeply care for each other. Their connection goes beyond romance; it’s as if their very souls are bound together.”

His voice was gentle as always, but there was an undertone to it that made you wonder if he was speaking from personal experience. Your heartbeat quickened at the thought, and you commanded it to calm down before Simeon could hear it from across the bed.

“Oh, I didn’t think of it that way. I just thought... they should express their feelings, I don’t know…” You look back down at the book in your hands, averting your gaze from his. It’s not like you can say much either, never having told Simeon about your own feelings for him.

“They can express their feelings in other ways than just saying ‘I love you’.” Simeon puts his book down on the mattress and takes hold of your foot beside him.

“Yeah, you’re right,” you smile, but it falters when he brings your foot to his lips. You had assumed he would just massage it like he does sometimes, and you let out a surprised noise.

“I’m always here to listen and help you,” he murmurs against your skin, flashing that tender smile you love so much, and then places a kiss on the top of your foot.

“Thank you,” your voice is low, and you fear your heart might beat out of your chest from how loud and fast it is.

“Just keep this conversation in mind. Sometimes you can demonstrate love in other ways.” 

Your eyes widen as you feel your cheeks warm up, then he grabs your other foot and places a kiss on top of it too. Simeon just keeps smiling at you, wondering when you will notice his intentions. Perhaps he should find more obvious ways to show his feelings.

Beneath The Milky Twilight ♥ Event Masterlist

[paraliveimaginesblog]

may i have 1, 2, 10, 11, n 15 for naoakira inthe courting meme pls

Naoakira Saimon:

1. ♥ Do they seek out love or let it find them? Are they even interested in romance?

Saimon isn’t at the point in his life where he’s actively seeking romance, and if asked before meeting a person he feels a connection with he’d deny being interested in romancing anyone else. He believed if life wanted to offer him up a second chance he’d consider it in the moment, but it’s hardly the first thing in his mind to be concerned about. He had a wonderful marriage and a wonderful wife, something many people couldn’t say, so he didn’t feel any desperation to find another partner.

2. ♥ When they have a crush on someone, how do they let them know?

His flirtation is subtle, hidden beneath compliments that appear standard on the surface but are much deeper than you could first assume. They’re also very natural, said smoothly no matter how nervous he might be. It’s been a long time since he’s flirted and he worried he wasn’t doing it right when you didn’t respond in a way that clarified how you felt about his words; you both just confused each other until finally a direct confession occurred that left no room for doubt.

10. ♥ Do they include their partners in most aspects of their life?

If you wanted to be involved, yes. He does enjoy telling you stories about his classes and students as they really could make his day more interesting, but he’s a little more cautious in regards to his music career. He doesn’t want you to worry about him when he has his trap reactions as performing and creating music with the others is something he loved, but he couldn’t say that seeing your face in the crowd wouldn’t be the highlight of his night, either.

11. ♥ Do they make an effort to find someone with similar views, be they political or moral?

He’d like a partner who he had something in common with, but they wouldn’t have to agree on every single thing. You were allowed to have your own tastes as long as you respected his, and he always found it fascinating to hear the opinions of someone who lived a different life from him. Being a professor meant he was exposed to all sorts of ideologies and different ideas, so he wouldn’t be thrown off from having a partner with a point of view he might not have ever considered.

15. ♥ Do they enjoy talking to their partners before going to sleep or is it straight to dreamland?

Saimon enjoyed talking to you before bed, and you enjoyed talking to him even more. His voice was so deep and calm that it immediately set you at ease, the perfect lullaby as you talked about any topic that came to mind. He’s flattered that you love his voice that much, trying to come up with things to talk about just so there’s never any silence before bed.

[itshoneys]

——the festival was exactly the distraction she needed to get out of her own head, party, and enjoy some time before she would soak into an endless circle of self-loathing for all her latest decisions taken. she likes to mess up, she thought, but that was long forgotten now as she held a cocktail in hand and swayed a little to the music, a little distracted until Alex spoke and she turned to look at him. “shhh,” she mocked scolded, wrapping an arm around his waist and looking up at him with her pretty brown eyes, giving him a look. “we are here for the fun and good vibes,” she said enthusiastically and then leaned a little closer to whisper a “grandpa,” teasingly. she took a sip of her drink and turned to him once again, once her brown eyes had savored the crowd of people than lounged around them. “besides, you are too freaking hot to make statements like that out in the open,” she half-teased him.

closed starter for @itshoneys & @rowanelodie & @s3renities & @tctteredwings

where: Glow's Rest Zone, Aura Fest.

(this idea was borrowed with permission, this is group starter not a group thread!)

there's a chance this isn't exactly his scene anymore, musical festivals in general are new to him, but concerts? they were exactly his scene, david bowie was his first concert, after all. but that was twenty-seven years ago now, and here he is, after watching hozier play the best set he's seen in quite a while, he needs a rest. GLOW is one of his favorite clubs, his most frequented as of late, and so their rest zone is the one he finds himself in. the vibes are good, music playing and enough room that it doesn't feel overcrowded, but still, there are people in chairs and on couches all around. "I don't know if it's me showing my age, but I have no idea how people do this for three days straight, i'm barely handling one well," he says, laughter filling his voice, a partial truth, to the person next to him.

[drumlincountry]

I know we learn very little about Harriet Fairchild but I do suspect that in MAG 21 Freefall, she's....flirting? Courting, perhaps?

She's worked with Robert Kelly for a while. He's an obsessivley passionate skydiver. She's a FAIRCHILD.

When he finally falls out of the fear dimension, she's waiting for him at the bottom. Simon is gone! Harriet stuck around to see how he's doing.

Throwing him into the vast was a test to see if he'd make a good avatar, that's pretty obvious. But they'd know right away that it hadn't worked, right? They feed on fear. I ASSUME they can tell the difference between "guy who is terrified but also loves it and wants to join your evil extreme sports family" and "guy who is just terrified". Simon goes home! Simon isn't going to wait around to chat with prey.

But Harriet is there. Waiting for him. Maybe she doesn't know he failed the test. Maybe its ambiguous and she's hoping that he'll say something that tips the scales towards "I DO share your passions as a fear avatar and would like to do this again some time".

I acknowledge I have a big soft monsterlover heart but: Harriet Fairchild worked with Robert Kelly, Normal Skydiving Fanatic, for MONTHS at her family's fear farm/fake skydiving company. She thought she might be able to make a deeper (and. Vaster.) connection with him. The date went badly! and she still liked him enough to stick around and make sure he got home safe.

And then, , she ate him. ♥

[darkbluekies]

UWU

OMG, I've been thinking a lot about your stories after reading the story with Dr. Kry's daughters, I was thinking about how all the characters would connect, I like to think that everything happens in the same world (with alternative timelines for some stories), here is what I came up with.

Assuming that the story “Make things right? Or make them worse?” It's canon (for the sake of theory), Lydia goes to a private school right? There he could have met Hedwig since she used to go to a private school before we met in “I've got my eye on you [♥︎♡]”, if you would like Lydia to take the place as (Y/N), I could be Hedwig's love interest connecting the 2 characters, but if you don't like the idea that much, then she could just be one of his old friends, the ones he had before he met (Y/N).

Okay, okay, this connects Hedwig and Dr. Kry in the same timeline, then there could be Jerry, but since I don't think it's very likely that he knows Lydia since I don't think she frequents the clubs and parties that Jerry frequents. On the other hand, it is possible that Silas sees her by chance and catches her attention, becoming Silas's love interest, taking the place as (Y/N), and if this happens, the “Cat & Mouse” thing could happen [ ♥︎ ♡🖤🌧👥️☆] Ft Silas” and so Jerry would meet Lydia, now connecting 4 of the 5 characters.

Finally, only King Edmund remains, but to include him, it could be canon what you once mentioned, that he was Hedwig's ancestor, including him in the timeline.

Now that the 5 characters are included, I want to include some variations or additional things, such as Dr. Kry and Hedwig's father being known, for being the same age, being parents of daughters of 17-19 years old, perhaps he gave her some help with Hedwig's mother, or vice versa, Hedwig's father helped her hide her activities when (Y/N) was still in the hospital, perhaps they are friends or at least acquaintances, this would facilitate the existence of the friendship between Lydia and Hedwig, or in another case, their relationship, since Hedwig's father would be on his daughter's side and Dr. Kry I don't think he cares much if Lydia is in a relationship or not, or if she starts spending some nights at Hedwig's house.

Some problems that I still haven't solved with this theory are that I can't think of a way for Dr Kry, Silas and Jerry to exist at the same time, that is, when they are young (or at the age they are in most of your stories. ), Silas could be the same age as Dr Kry and also have his 3 daughters, but I don't know what would happen with Jerry, there is also the fact that there would be at least 2 (Y/N) at the same time, 3 if Silas and Jerry do not share and 4 if Lydia does not replace a (Y/N). In the first case, there would only be Lydia's mother and Hedwig's S/O, Lydia being with Silas and Jerry.

I know that King Edmund's is missing but since he existed many years ago I won't tell him, unless you are interested in a Modern AU where he is the king of a country, but this would not allow him to do the things he does in his stories, for example. at least not so openly, otherwise it is difficult to make it exist and others at the same time.

Thank you very much for reading, I LOVE your stories, I would like to know what you think about this theory I made.

Wow, I didn't expect it to end up being such a long text hahaha.

PS: Sorry for the grammatical errors, English is not my first language.

omg this was so cool to read, escpecially that you remembered all the little details!

I like to think that they connect in one way or another. Here's my candidate for how they could fit! Bare with me:

All of them are in the same age, except for Edmund, but Hedwig and Edmund are distant relatives so they're connected. Jerry and Silas are in the same industry and I have said that they could be boss and second in command in the same gang since that's their positions. Dr Kry is connected because they could go to him if they're sick. Other than that, I'm not very sure haha, you are smarter than i am.

This was really interesting to read though omg i'm impressed that you wrote all of this

[topazpearl]

So remember my big sbg theory doc? forget that existed, heres the new one

Discusses up to Ep 61. Fast-pass spoiler FREE

Content discussions about death, mental illness, sui.cide; yknow. Heavy Thriller webtoon stuff (tm)

[Hamilton chorus voice] NUMBER ONE: Giant freakin phantompedes and how to escape them

-I was right about the football field lights to try to kill them idea yippee

-HOEWVERR, theres so many attacking the school rn and its freaking collapsing?? I literally dont know how they’re gonna get outta this

-Unless (unless) my Phantom Ashlyn theory is relevant, ashlyn can talk to them and tells them to go away and they… do! idk lol it's stupid but maybe ash has enough girl boss energy to convince them. or theyre so shocked by a human talking to them theyre like "dang ok". Could still happen! 

NUMBER TWO: Phantom Transformation Theory

So it’s Basically confirmed: 

If you die in the PD, you start to turn into a Phantom.

Of course we wont know for sure until we actually SEE it but like, Aiden’s creepy af smile and basically coming back to life in ashlyn’s arms after DYING it’s like, basically confirmed. 

Ash wonders why Aiden snapped out of his seizure so fast compared to Tyler. Severity of injuries could definitely be a factor (tho like, im assuming Aiden got freaking blunt force trauma brain damage which, to me, is just as bad as being impaled). Another factor could be that Tyler died only about 30 minutes into the Time, while Aiden died almost right when it ended. And… we saw how fast Aiden started to “turn”. Red technically never shows us Tyler during those hours after he died. He very well… may have completely phantomized, but when he woke up in the real world, the transformation reverted. I'm very scared abt what Aiden’s gonna be like next night.

SUB THEORY: The Power of Human Connection and Phantom Reversal

Remember how Jasmine (the gang tour girl) asked if it was alright that all the kids got sucked in w/ ashlyn? This implies that 

1. They usually expect 1 person/their target to get sucked into the PD

2. The origami gang has never dealt with a group being sucked in at once

- I believe (and the evil gang doesnt know this) that the kids being together is an integral part of their future survival. Tyler snapped back to consciousness in the hospital after Taylor had her PISSED moment. This moment was similar to Logan’s freakout, in that it tugged the phantom world to the real world, for a second. I think these intense emotions (taylor’s specifically out of anger and worry for her twin), pulled tyler’s “soul” out of the PD and into the RD. 

- Now, you may ask, “what abt if a random person got into the PD and died and went into a seizure/coma? Why couldnt their loved ones “bring” them back?” thats a good Q idk. Perhaps the kids all being in the PD together is what creates this flow, a two-way street, between the two dimensions. 

- Anyway also while Ashlyn and co didnt didnt get into an angry freakout moment when Aiden died, but we all know Ash and Aiden got something developing/going on thats special ♥, and thats what tugged Aiden back (its cliche but its the power of love there i said it). 

- Also NOT saying that the other kids’ concern over their friends doesn’t matter or count (Ben and Aiden are Fam too), but like, i’m wondering if it needs to be a REALLY INTENSE love (familial/romantic/whatever) in order to basically bring someone back from the dead. idk

-interestingly, ty WAS essentially in a coma-like state, like how the spy said, which supports that it’s expected that ppl die in the PD eventually, and go into comas. I’m wondering if those who normally get sucked into the PD and die, theyre dealing with it by themselves, have no one to “pull them back” like taylor and/or ashlyn did, and they stay in a coma. 

-rlly hope the boys arent like “possessed” or smn. Maybe the soul is like, tainted? Those big black eyes man… (ALSO THAT PREVIEW IMAGE WITH LOGAN AND THE BIG BLACK EYES??? WHAT??)

-going off the dead PD ppl turn into phantoms theory>> If a phantom is killed, their connected person in the RD who was in a coma dies fr permanently

NUMBER THREE: Ashlyn and the Phantoms (cool new band name) 

we know the kids are getting influenced by the PD, making phantom noises (further supports phantoms were people theory) but with Ashlyn's "really strong" connection to the PD, she's in special danger. If one can turn into a phantom without dying, it's gonna be her. Ryan the spy said that "the girl" – assumingly ashlyn– should be "especially" at risk of danger. This could be bc she was the one who interacted with the rift, or bc she already has a higher level of phantom influence on her. 

-when ashlyn told the phantom to let go, and her friends to calm down, both times she spoke with a black speech bubble WITH PHANTOM NOISE LINES NEAR IT. this is different than characters who have also spoken with black bubbles (aiden, logan, taylor). obviously these have been with threats/malice, but they didn't have the red lines. These times ashlyn has spoken, the phantom acknowledged her voice, and her friends' spell-like violence trance was broken. Theory: ashlyn not only can hear phantoms, but she can speak their language sort of

-when ashlyn was born, a phantom like touched her in a blessing/cursing sense which is part of the reason why she can hear phantoms and her strong PD connection. possibly even possession???? 

-tldr i want ashlyn to enter her monster girl era 

The evil gang seems confused why the kids have lasted so long. maybe Ashlyn's PD connection goes both ways. she provides a strong anchor to the RD. Maybe the PD is USUALLY all desolate with the pillars that we saw in the finale (maybe it's even an afterlife of sorts?), but Ashlyn makes a huge radius (~30 miles! (assuming kids were driving at least 60mph for 30 minutes)) of the PD around where she wakes up mirror the real world, creating a safer space for her and the kids. meanwhile a normal person that gets sucked into the PD gets thrown into a desolate hell world different from the RD (also maybe stuck there permanently), causing them to die much quicker. 

-maybe this influence is even part of the reason why RD tyler is awake (And aiden)

-Ashlyn's influence extends to jamming the recording devices like some kind of weird phantom static.

-Broke: Ashlyn's parents wanted her to learn self defense and have a knife bc they're in the military. Woke: they want her to be able to protect herself after the phantom scare when she was a baby

-Also THANK GOD she’s finally acting on her intuition. Sm times she’s been like “this feels bad!” and doesnt do anything. Almost makes me wonder if it’s a supernatural intuition based on phantom stuff. Like shes WAY OFF from the hospital and the drama and is like “HMM! Smn going on” 

NUMBER FOUR: Origami gang and Co INC. 

-The gangs symbol is an origami crane (orizuru). the crane in East Asia has longevity as one of its symbolisms, with some myths saying it flies souls up to paradise. there's the popular myth that if you fold 1000 cranes you get a wish.

Heres where the evil twist comes in. The gang boss believes that if he traps 1000 people in the PD as like, a sacrifice, then he'll get a wish and he'll ask for eternal life or whatever. this gang is a cult and he's tricked everyone saying that they'll also get a long life but really it's probably only gonna be him 🤫 So they go around to different haunted places in America and pick ppl they sense can open these shadow rifts and get sucked in. the phantoms may be ppl they trapped in the past and they've turned into phantoms

-Ryan, the guy who's spying on the kids, maybe is ALSO "Mr. thomas". he just puts on a wig and is a good actor lol. this is the reason why he asks about "Mr. Thomas's" fate. What goes against this is that Ryan seems to know all about the PD mechanisms, which doesn't fit Mr. Thomas being confused abt ashlyns hair. Unless he wasn't expecting it

– or "Mr thomas" could just be Ryan's friend or brother or smn. A low ranked guy in the gang that got stuck with roping Ashlyn into Savannah, but doesn't know the truth/details about the PD. 

-the gang mentions that "both sides" are trying to track them. either the government and a supernatural hunting group, or even some force in the PD like some Alpha Phantom like the devil who's like "Where's my dead people quota hello?" or better yet "you're messing with MY domain and I'm gonna Get You". 

-This is based solely on the Boss' appearance and smiling countenance: the gang Boss is Aiden's uncle, his dad's brother, his weird, estranged brother who's also evil probably. I'm really hung on this idea don't mind me 

-you have to be able to make a paper origami crane from memory to be an official gang member /hj 

NUMBER FIVE: Gen story/Character arcs and futures

-ready for a “power of love and friendship” aesop. these kids are gonna be so Bonded now after these traumatic experiences

-i had come up with an elaborate “death order” but thats now completely jossed now so im ignoring that

-PRAISING THE FREAKING LORD THAT ALL THE PARENTS KNOW NOWAND THAT MIKE BELIEVES THEM AND IS HELPING HIS DAUGHTER. DAD OF THE YEAR AWARD. IF ANYTHING AHPPENS TO HIM IM SUEING!!!!!

- SO NOW that all the parents know, and like, have seen all the phantoms and everything and BTW WILL PROBABLY GET SUCKED INTO THE PD AT SOME POINT because they felt the shift like the kids did, they help the kids get to Savannah yippee!! a cool Big family squad force they all hop on a working school bus or smn and drive there. PLs

- the families getting sucked in would be HUGE cause they arent prepared. Logan’s grandparents and Lily are top targets 😭

So the kids are gonna get kidnapped. that's definitely gonna be a thing, either mid S2 or ending. up in the air whether the kidnapping is successful or not. (assuming the gang would be smart enough to get rid of the kids’ phones when they get them)

-actually I'm placing my bets now S2 finale will be them getting kidnapped and it just cuts off there for another awful cliffhanger.

-since it seems Mr thomas will be involved, he'll ask the kids to stay after school to talk abt their failing grades or smn, and then maybe they're hit with knockout gas??

OR the gang has been spying on them so they pick a time the kids all separated and jump them. 

-maybe this is when aiden knowing where ashlyns dance studio is is actually plot relevant!!?? like he (and Ben probably cuz they're always together) are able to escape their attackers and Aiden goes to help ashlyn cuz he wants to make sure she's OK. and she's either fine cuz she's a girl boss and can kick butt, or he saves her oo la la 

–lol imagine kidnapping is successful, gang tells kids why they were kidnapped, (if Evil Boss Uncle theory is true this helps facilitate this) but Ashlyn "goes off" on Aiden yelling and "attacking" him and stuff saying he's part of the gang, he planned it all along etc, but it's all a ruse to have the gang think she'll cause another energy spike (and Aiden gets this and plays along) so assuming the kids are locked up, the gang opens their cell to stop ashlyn, and that's when they escape lol

so like, i THOUGHT ashlyn/aiden was gonna be a slow burn but HAHAHA. i mean not as freaking slow obviously as like Miraculous love square lol, but like slow for thriller standards? But things are gonna be heating up between these two 😏 watch ashlyn be ~conflicted~ and ~in denial~~. And meanwhile poor aiden is a confused boy who doesnt know what ash wants like “b u told me to give u space and now here u are grasping my hand like ur life depends on it” 

Sorry back to character arcs:

Ashlyn: Learn to trust and connect with people, make friends, lean on others. Could be nice if she accepts and admits the kids are her friends by the end of S2, leaving the next season for Aiden/Ashlyn dev specifically? More development about her connection with the PD, which could put friendship to the test. [already getting this with her dad and Aiden so this is great]

Also she has the freaking GUILT like i expected! Watch her think tay hates her for like a week before tay is like “no?? I hate the ppl who did this to us instead” and then they hug it out 👍

Taylor: Willing to bet money the twins are unhealthily codependent on each other. She is on the edge bro. Unhinged feral. Is probably gonna be more angry in general despite it being a bad idea, like the top has been blown off. Bottled up emotions~! 

Still thinking she’ll get close to Ben too (whether anything romantic develops on top of it is debatable, but I can see it. theyve already got a cute little closeness going on)..

Tyler: Get this boy some ~THERAPY~ help he’s so depressed and angry. Learn to have hope again (like ben 😭). He has so much negativity inside him, i dont think that’ll help with whatever is going on with him rn like, hes probably in the THICK of the PD influence. He’s kinda like ash, needs to learn to rely on others.

Logan: Seems to be overcoming his fragility well if the arcade scene is any indication. Still has self-worth issues to overcome due to his parents' abandonment. Maybe we'll learn more about that in S2. That could be a rumor and the real reason he lives with his grandparents is that his parents died but idk why that'd be hidden unless their death was suspicious (like, drug ring?? His gpa got the GOODS APPARENTLY). 

Ben: Still needs to find a new passion for life, i suspect playing musical instruments like the guitar will be the answer (thank you tyler). Tho maybe learning to love his altered voice could happen? (tons of dudes have a rough/husky singing voice that ppl love) But this is probably unlikely.  

Aiden: Good Lord like, Aiden being (most likely) suic.idal in the past (and possibly even still NOW?) has floored me. I figured his loneliness and suspected parental neglect was bad but IT’S BAD. Dude wants to feel alive and not depressed… frick. AIDEN ARE YOU going to therapy??? Do your parents KNOW??? Is that why your parents finally settled down?? Guh. this on top of probably untreated ADHD.

–I’m assuming now Aiden started dying his hair to try to get any fragment of serotonin. 

– Kinda wondering if he grew up in a "toxic positivity" mentality home, where his parents are like "we're so privileged we shouldn't complain" ?

– im actually THIS close to beating Aiden’s parents with a stick.

NUMBER SIX: Miscellaneous predictions, wants, musings & hypotheticals.

-guessing now that the twin’s dad had cancer or smn

-hey uh what about the photo Logan took of the phantom back at the sorrel-weed house?? surely he still has it? can he show the parents?? will they be able to see it?

-Logan saw the whole Aidlyn hug from the roof from his snipper position, change my mind.

-Another “death” will happen in S2, possibly even two deaths. (GOD I WAS RIGHT)

-Mr thomas switches sides and helps the kids, gives them info

-Ryan (the spy) switches sides and helps the kids

-the tour lady Jasmine and the Boss are a hot evil couple 

also kinda want them to have a Rourke & Helga dynamic where he throws her under the bus at the last moment and she's Bissed 

-I want the boss to die by his own evil plan. 

–i doubt a redemption arc will happen but I'd be down for it if done well.

-*grabs your shoulders until they bleed* listen. Aiden saved ashlyn, now I need her to save him. I need this. 

-Taylor and Ashlyn girl time please!!!

-Logan and Aiden becoming closer would also give me joy. big Freckle and Rocky energy. 

-this doesn't have to happen but I think it'd be really funny if Aiden somehow gets the IDEA that Logan has a crush on Ashlyn when Logan doesn't, causing a stupid silly short jealousy arc.

-actually I really need a "can skydive from 10,000 ft but can't confess to the girl he likes" Aiden Clark 

-I've got a bad feeling smn will happen to Ashlyn's parents, specifically her dad

-if any of the gang/cult members hurt the kids or their fam fr irl im gonna >8) lose it

-the Origami gang fails to kidnap the kids and they accidentally create a huge "energy spike", making phantoms appear everywhere in town.

-if the kids DO get kidnapped successfully, I want Ashlyn to be an awesome girlboss and use her knife shoes to help them escape.

-if my puppy fic became Canon that'd be swaggie actually.

-let Ashlyn have a dog 2023

-pov you're in Georgia in the fall and a hurricane hits, knocking out solar power for a few days. what then? :)

-when all this garbage is over and they hopefully all live in the end, I want them to have a fun stargazing party led by Logan cause they can finally enjoy the night (And maybe aidlyn have their first Kiss?? 🙈)

-If there ISNT a "group goes to see Ashlyn in a ballet performance" scene then I'm WRITING IT MYSELF 

-At the end of all things, Aiden and Ashlyn will become a couple, or at least have reciprocal romantic feelings. This is not just my shipper heart talking. I feel it in my brain, in my soul. 

-So we know one or both of Aiden’s parents are writers. If anyone knows if that trophy Aiden’s dad is holding in that photo is a real award, hmu

-a kid going into an angry protective phantom mode to protect another(s) 😳 (aidlyn on the brain but it could be anyone)

-if I had a nickel for every time I've imagined Aiden dying in Ashlyn's arms, I'd have many nickels (IT BASICALLY HAPPENED! GREAT! 👍😭)

-what if having a good singing voice ran in Ben's family? haha jkjk…unless??? but they don't sing like ever cuz they don't want Ben to feel bad 

-man what if an sbg kid “died” by a phantom pushing them down a set of stairs.. 

-Rlly hope that Aiden's parents don't get scared seeing phantoms in their house and hearing other families having phantoms in THEIR houses and thinking the whole town is haunted, and they consider moving which they don't wanna do bc Aiden finally has friends but what else can they do!? angst. 

-John 15:13 for Ashlyn with the others except it's not permanent (I'm not saying ash is a Jesus figure tho WHWKEJEJDJ)

-I rlly wanna see ashlyn laugh

-Taylor actually using her mechanic skills. like maybe the jeep gets damaged [HAPPENED] and she fixes it. I dont want that jeep gone bro its already iconic (update: it’s probably gone bro.. sad)

-might be nice for Logan to have a reflection moment where even though all this horrible stuff is happening some good came out of it like he's not a slave to bullies anymore 

-I want to see Ben happy. well actually I want them all happy pls

[accidentaloracle]

The Gang

{Order from top to bottom}

✶Shin

My original and has gone through a couple of fantasia changes in her time. I am still trying to work on her details during each expansion but I mostly associate her with the shared canon I have with friends. Which involve falling out of an airship, void bullshit and romantic notions with a tall, blue eyed Ishgardian.

Shin's main class is WHM 🌳Although she lacks a good bedside manner, she always makes up for it with her expertise in healing magics and dedication in helping those in need. My snark queen ♥

✶Badabing Badaboom

[THIS GUY! Listen.. this lad was made purely just for goofs and seeing what playing as a lala was like. Never did I think I would put so much time and energy into him!]

Badabing, a member of the Nanarito family, grew up privileged in Ul'dah. This upbringing in a wealthy environment contributed significantly to fostering a strong sense of entitlement in his youth. He indulged in taking whatever he desired and acted without restraint. Those who dared to oppose him found themselves swiftly and decisively dealt with. Following his father's death under mysterious circumstances, which were connected to his uncle Lolorito, his perception of himself and his way of life began to change.

Following the calamity, Badabing founded NBM, an organisation that funds various projects and covertly assists those in need. Badabing is always battling to keep the organisation one step ahead of his uncle and to preserve his gruff persona so that he does not get too caught up in Ul'dah's shady business dealings. The main operation of NBM is their deli, which provides a variety of lunch and snack options, located in the Goblet residential zone. Originally planned for the NBM hideaway, Badabing's culinary adventures grew as he travelled to other places, ultimately inspiring him to pursue his love of cooking. Badabing often tries out different lunch ideas or makes easy meals for travellers on the road with his limited spare time. Badabing appears cold and distant, but he is incredibly devoted to his friends and close family members. "Playing the game of Ul'dah is an exhausting one"

✶Barm Brack

My sweet, good Elezen gal

Barm was born in Ishgard, but was soon taken in by her aunt Eliviane in Gridania after the death of her mother. Growing up, she found it hard to make friends. Eliviane was notorious for speaking her mind, causing discourse in the city, and challenging the Gridanian policies. Because of this, most of the parents warned their children away from their family. For the majority of her childhood, Barm spent her time wandering through Central Shroud, climbing trees, people watching, and convincing herself she could talk to animals.

Barm often watched hunters and The God's Quivers go about their daily tasks from high atop the trees. One day, hanging around the bannock, she spotted a bow and arrow lying beside a tent. Although she was nervous about being caught, Barm convinced herself she could borrow the weapon and put it right back. Surely, no one could be angry?

With some luck, she had successfully grabbed the bow, made off to one of the few secluded spots she preferred in bentbrach meadows, and began attempting to recreate the perfect archer posture. Unbeknownst to her, an Anole was hurtling towards her. It snapped a twig in the bush, the sharp sound causing her to leap and quickly turn around. She inadvertently released the bow, sending the arrow straight into the Anole's head.

Before Barm could even react, two figures appeared in the same direction as the creature. Two members of The God's Quivers, both smiling in astonishment at the young Elezen's aim. Barm was feeling too guilty about stealing the bow to even understand why they had ushered her back to the city. She had assumed it was to be punished for her crime. It was not until she had glanced up at the familiar sign that she recognised they had taken her to the archer's guild.

From that moment on, Barm was recruited into the guild and told only one person about what really happened that day, her first friend.

(I do have more to add to each character, but I hope it gives enough of a sample of what they are like ^^' )

[flordivina]

// Lowkey I'm really vibing now with the idea that Sera´s magical abilities were dormant & easy to misinterpret ; & then being close to hex-crystals is actually what awakes it. The headphones supposed to muffle the input from people, actually doing what they were supposed to but also the contrary effect under the table---

Awakening the magic she had to connect it to the natural arcane flow, just as any other mage in the world able to tap into either Elemental, Spiritual or Celestial magic.

I assume Sera's magic (following this idea) would belong to the Spiritual category. Similar to Neeko, but while Neeko can 'sense the Sho'ma' on expressions of all 5 senses, Seraphine can only perceive sounds.

I think she could also feel the emotions of others through empathy as if their were her own, beyond the symphonies the Souls of people produce... Maybe one could also say she's like a catalyzer, & the emotions surrounding her can affect her magic as well?

If she's fighting among people, the collective shared emotions of the battlefield causing her own abilities to be stronger. Similar as how during a concert or some sort of event, the collective raise of emotions affects the individual perception.

This is something I would love to have implemented, honestly ♥ I don't think she would be able to bend emotions tho, but more as enhance the current vibe in the place.

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Here taking an example from another self indulgence thought I had once, if Seraphine was a little neutral-bad & joined Noxus:

Having her platform build, either by hextech or other sort of technology or magic, joining on the battlefield (don't ask me why or when, just vibe with me for the daydreaming) & singing above the legions as they fight, she could in theory make them more willing to crush the enemy & more pumped by the bloodlust of War.

She would be like their personal cheerleader I guess (?)

[mulling-over-milgram]

☘︎✦♥ - scrap book page analysis - ♥✦☘︎

Writing

Now I can’t read Japanese very well but I think what’s written was

地球

And 海理星

Heavenly body..?

so assuming I’ve not made a mistake somewhere these both reference space (globes and earth / stars) which is theme throughout the art but also with remi one of the few prisoners they are close to. Speaking if remi-

planets

The stickers appear to be earth/Saturn? Or Uranus? The colour makes me think Uranus but Uranus’s rings are usually portrayed as being vertical and its pretty hit or miss if its portrayed with rings at all were as Saturn is always portrayed with them so I’m not sure..

and the last one is harder to discern but I think it’s probably either venus or Jupiter? It looks the most like Jupiter but I hesitate to say it definitely is Jupiter since it doesn’t have Jupiter’s distinctive storm it also reminds me of venus but not actual Venus but the stylised depictions of it but it really could be anything since apart from Saturn and earth lots of the planets are drawn the same…but we do know for sure earth and again assuming that the translation was correct this connects back to 地球 and if the planet is Saturn we can connect that to remi’s saviour art were she has a Saturn on her shirt.

Also some thing I’m not 100% sure on is I think that the saviour art is the first time remi is connected with Saturn since I don’t think its in her memory art and I don’t think I’ve seen it anywhere else other then her saviour verdict art so maybe Saturn is connected to the saviour verdict???

Four leaf clover

yay another instance of 001 being portrayed with four leaf clovers to add to the collection! :D

I don’t have a super solid theory on why they are associated with them. There is of course the common superstition that four leaf clovers bring luck which I’m sure has something to do with it.

hotaru’s VD name Docetae seems to reference Jesus? and apparently clovers can be a symbol for the holy trinity but that seems like its always a three leaf so clover so that doesn’t make sense another place said that eve took a clover with her when she left the garden but its pretty much another dead end the only way I could think of connecting it was

life = garden

death = leaving edin

so “I'm here Right into Hell, I'll take you with me” killing somebody taking them from life (garden) and with hotaru to death??? (Leaving the garden)

There was one place that said that four leaf clovers could help you see evil spirts and be able to escape them but I couldn’t find any other references to spirts and four leaf clovers so this just a complicated way if saying it’s probably luck

it probably just symbolises luck and every other symbolism avenue I looked down hit a dead end

Extra thoughts

-their are so many clouds in hotaru’s various arts not surprised to see them here just don’t know what they could mean…

-with the planets / craft jewels that look somewhat like stars and the two words it seems there are potential alot of references to remi it was way to much of a stretch for its own section but its even possible to connect the line patterning on hotaru’s clothes and the arts bg back to her??

-sad wet cat