#because he does admire his courage and resilience in a way

[timeslipcamp]

so this guy right here is what inspired the flower meanings post in the first place, and i figured, "why not go ahead and find the meanings of his nicknames?" yes, chimi, start another post while you still have eight other ones to work on

huuuuge shoutout to @hydrologistshateher for getting a list for me, you saved 19 years of my life

anyways here's the meanings behind the nicknames towa gives people

towa doesn't seem to give a nickname to everyone, which i do think is interesting, especially because haru doesn't have one. why doesn't haru have one? did he meet him as haru and decided everyone else would have nicknames after? how did they meet? where did towa come from???

but i digress. that'll be in my towa theory post later

so let's kick it off with our super tragic girlie!

MC - Dandelion

this one is sooo cute. the first time he called us this i squealed. i love towa dude

dandelions are for the most part a symbol of hope and resilience. i saw another place say they represented strength and springtime. you know what else dandelions represent??? transformation :)

there's an old belief that dandelion seeds will carry thoughts to your loved ones for you, and that's why people make wishes on them.

Zenji - Iris

resisting the urge to sing the goo goo dolls song again you're welcome

irises are one of the ones that their meaning changes depending on the color, so we're gonna go with purple because zenji is purple

purple irises are typically associated with royalty because of how many rulers used them across the ages, starting all the way back when ancient syria was conquered in like, 1300 somethin bce. they also symbolize wisdom and courage, and also admiration and faith. in victorian flower language, you sent these to friends you admired and respected

their name comes from the greek goddess iris, who was a messenger of zeus and hera, a rainbow, and a protector of women. zenji is a protector of women tyvm!! there's also a couple accounts of irises being planted on graves so that iris would show up and help guide the women to heaven.

i do think it's funny that iris is the personal messenger of hera and we currently own hera's snakes. oh shit does that make jin zeus? would taiga or ed be hades? no that's an insane theory, i can't make a post about that

and i don't want the world to see me--

Edward - Rafflesia

world's stinkiest flower. my local zoo has a fake one you can press a button and smell one. shit STANKS let me tell you. funny as hell they have ed "rotting" in bed all the time with this

also called corpse flower or stinking corpse lily, this flower not only has the world's largest individual flower, but it is also a parasite! jesus some of these can weigh 20 pounds. anyways they use other plants stems and grow out of their vines to flower.

these ones dont actually have an associated meaning other than a couple proposed ones from modern times lmao they're just big and parasitic

and stinkyyyyyyy

Kaito - Coriander

i was like why tf is he an herb and then i remembered it flowered too

this one's meaning is fucking killing me. okay so first of all, the greeks named it after koris, the bed bug, because of the smell. and THEN. its seeds have been used since ancient times as an aphrodisiac.

so its meanings are lust 😭 (and health, and hidden merit too but.) this is so funny. coriander likes to talk about love. towa you dog

(it's definitely for the hidden merit but i'm too busy laughing about lust)

Ren - Wolfsbane

the amount of times i've accidentally typed lyca because of 'wolf' is absurd. anyways

so first of all, wolfsbane gets its name because it was believed it could repel werewolves lmao. more practically, ancient shepherds would use the poisonous plants to coat their arrows. this would help them keep predators away from their flocks.

interesting anecdote if you think of haru as a shepherd. what's ren repelling?

in flower language, there's a variety of meanings, especially if you're differing between monkshood, aconite, or wolfsbane, which are all part of the same family. in victorian language, it was said to represent an avoidance of humans, and a few other places have it listed as symbolizing caution, death, and magic. it seems like the lighter colored ones lean towards caution while the darker hues are for death.

it looks like it's also associated with hecate and cerberus in greek mythology, but i'm having trouble finding reliable sources for that one.

and there we have it! i'll definitely add on to this post as we see more nicknames come out, and if someone catches another one, let me know!

there's turning out to be a lot more greek mythology associates than i was expecting, so guess who's got two thumbs and is probably going to finally put their humanities degree to good use

asks and dms always open!

[moonselune]

Okay somewhat angsty thought here, but I hope it's not too bad. What about the companions (at least Gale, Wyll, Halsin, Astarion and Karlach if that's not too many) with a s/o who seems really upbeat and energetic, but is secretly terribly insecure. Like if the topic of their first time ever comes up, Tav suddenly gets nervous and tries to explain that their body looks weird and they look hideous or something like that, because they're really insecure about their looks, especially when unclothed. I'd love to see how they'd react to that and try to help Tav (if you're comfortable of course)

I have a jaw deformity that I need to get surgery for and I'm super underweight so I'm way too skinny, so I'd really appreciate it if you could write something like this. I hope you have a good day ☺️

bless you and just so you know - you are gorgeous no matter how you feel about yourself. I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy what I have tried to capture xoxo - sorry they are a tad short!

Gale:

Gale had always been captivated by your vibrant energy, how effortlessly you could lighten the mood with your infectious laughter and playful banter. But when the topic of your first intimate moment together surfaced, he noticed a subtle shift in your demeanor—a flicker of uncertainty that belied your usual confident facade.

As you nervously began to voice your insecurities about your body, Gale's heart clenched with empathy. He gently took your hands in his, his touch warm and reassuring. "My dear," he murmured, his voice a soothing melody in the quiet space between you, "there is no such thing as imperfection in my eyes. You are beautiful in ways that go far beyond what meets the eye."

He lifted your chin tenderly, meeting your gaze with unwavering sincerity. "Your spirit, your resilience—they are what make you truly radiant," he continued, his thumb brushing lightly over your cheek. "Your body tells a story of strength and perseverance, and I am honored to witness it."

Gale pulled you into a comforting embrace, holding you close as he whispered words of affirmation and love. "You are cherished, just as you are," he assured you, his embrace a sanctuary from your doubts.

Wyll:

Wyll had always admired your boldness, your readiness to face challenges with a grin and a quip. But when you voiced your insecurities about your appearance during a moment of vulnerability, he was taken aback. His usual confident demeanor softened, replaced by a gentle concern as he observed your discomfort.

"Y/N" Wyll began softly, his voice a steady anchor amidst the storm of your doubts. "Your beauty transcends any perceived flaw." He reached out, his fingers tracing a gentle path along your jawline, his touch warm against your skin.

"You are captivating," he continued, sincerity coloring his words. "Your courage, your laughter, your smile—they make you irresistibly charming." Wyll's gaze held yours with unwavering sincerity, his voice carrying a hint of admiration.

He pulled you into a tender embrace, holding you close as he pressed a kiss to your temple. "I see the strength in you, in your body" he murmured against your skin, "and it is what makes you truly remarkable."

Halsin:

Halsin had always been drawn to your resilience, your unwavering optimism even in the face of adversity. When you opened up about your insecurities regarding your body, he listened attentively, his expression thoughtful and empathetic.

"My heart," Halsin began gently, his voice a soothing balm to your doubts. "Your appearance does not define your worth. To me, you are a testament to beauty in its truest form—inside and out." He reached out, his hand brushing lightly over yours.

"You are more than enough," he assured you, his gaze unwavering with sincerity. "Your spirit shines brighter than any physical attribute." Halsin's voice held a quiet strength, a reassurance that echoed through his touch.

He enveloped you in a comforting embrace, his presence a source of calm amidst your uncertainty. "I see you," he murmured against your ear, "and I admire you deeply, just as you are."

Astarion:

Astarion had always been fascinated by your lively spirit, your quick wit, and the way you effortlessly commanded attention. But when you revealed your insecurities about your body during a moment of vulnerability, he felt a pang of empathy. His usual teasing demeanor softened, replaced by a gentle concern as he observed your discomfort.

"You are not alone in feeling insecure about your appearance, Gods know that. But you are breathtaking." He gently cradled your face in his hands, his touch tender and reassuring.

"Your beauty lies not only in your appearance, but in your strength, your kindness, and your spirit," he continued, sincerity coloring his words. "Those are the qualities that make you truly irresistible." Astarion's gaze held yours with unwavering intensity, his voice carrying a hint of admiration.

He pulled you close, enveloping you in a reassuring embrace. "I see the beauty in you," he murmured against your ear, "and I am here to remind you of it, every day."

Karlach:

Karlach had always admired your fierce determination, your unwavering loyalty, and the way you faced challenges head-on. But when you expressed your insecurities about your appearance during a vulnerable moment, she felt a deep sense of concern.

"You are not defined by how you perceive yourself physically. To me, you are captivating—inside and out." She reached out, her hand resting reassuringly on your shoulder.

"Your courage, your resilience—they are what make you incredibly attractive," she continued, sincerity coloring her words. "I understand your insecurities, but trust me, they don't diminish your beauty."

Karlach pulled you into a supportive embrace, holding you close as she whispered words of affirmation. "You are loved," she assured you, her embrace a testament to her unwavering support. "And I am here to remind you of your strength and beauty, always."

Icl it was hard writing this but I am proud of it and I hope that at least some people draw comfort from it - Seluney xoxox

[fennekinfoxuwu]

Guess what bitches I'm baaaaaacck.

And I'm going to bomb this place with a tone of crk au artwork, so get ready for some bomb shells

Any who this post will be about the trio thoughts on each ancients they are staying and how they feel about them, this will be rotated the same way the game had released each ancients.

PV

Gingerbrave- was overall pretty chill about this new arrangement even tho it was all of a sudden but does enjoy his they here, he likes PV who wouldn't he's just so caring and good.

Strawberry- didn't know what to think at first but didn't mind ether she likes PV alot might be the only adult she's seen that's actually kind.

Wizard- going to be blunt he was skeptical about this at first, he had known why they were suddenly acting like this he wasn't stupid but he will admit out of all the adults he'd seen PV was the most acceptable choice.

HB

Gingerbrave- she's great! She was fun and very friendly too tho it was a bit awkward living in the berry castle especially with her family but I was nice getting to hang with princess and knight cookie more and even getting to trained with HB.

Strawberry- it was nerve-racking, don't get her wrong she enjoyed getting to have tea party with princess cookie as well as talk to royalberry cookie too he's nice to talk to, but it also made her feel so out of placed especially with being around real flavored berry cookies while she is but an artificial kind.

Wizard- utterly overbearing, now he's not saying it was bad just... too many loud parties, it was hard to find somewhere quiet to read or study, and in his own opinion HB's drinking habits need to be restricted.

DC

Gingerbrave- he was... interesting, to say the least tho while they do admire the resilient king they also found him too strict and overworking sometimes especially since they had helped give dark choco cookie the courage to free himself from his dark thoughts.

Strawberry- intimidating, he reminded her of the men she had seen that were the 'don't take no for an answer' kind, even tho he was never harsh, actually he was a lot soft and patient with him but she can't help with how similar he looks to him.

Wizard- respect, and a level of quiet understanding he finds the king and him more similar than others think as they both work relentlessly and fight hard for once they held dear he also likes being here as it's in his element.

GC

Gingerbrave- they had no idea how to feel about her on one hand they respect the thirst to protect all she finds precious treasures but on the other he had got beaten pretty bad in there first meeting almost died too but they did like hanging with burnt cheese cookie tho so that was a +.

Strawberry- while she hadn't joined her brothers on that journey at that time which was because of some... issues, so her first impression of her a very interesting she was quite nice tho however she does feel conflicted with her spoiling them with gifts.

Wizard- she's fine, bit hubris but alright not much to say when your living with the one who tried to kill you but smoke cheese cookie was okey so that's find.

WL

Gingerbrave- OK to be frank, it was an interesting experience living somewhere not on Crispia and there impressions on beast yeast was... not the best but to be real with themselves the whole seal tree incident had left there mind after a while ago, as for WL she was alright and she can somewhat understand how hard it must be on a deeper meaning really.

Strawberry- sadness, she can't help but feel bad for WL because of what they've been through her heart can't help but understand what's like being the socially awkward and sometimes not being notice by other because of how quiet they are.

Wizard- he was over the moon getting to read all the books that you don't find in Crispia there's just so much to discover around here, tho he has no idea how to feel about WL as there are some mixed feelings about the fallen mage that unwillingly became the most villainess sorceress.

[fawnbong]

"Nepo Baby" - Ramshackle

Tré x Reader

Romantic

Headcanons

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The only cool thing about Tre is his bodyguard COME HERE MAMACITAA 😝😝😝

I'm not writing that accent mark out past the title ok thx

IGNORE THE CORNY TITLE I BEGGGG I JUST REALLY LIKE THE SONG

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His mom is pretty hot just go for her instead and save yourself the trouble

He thinks everyone hates him cuz his dad is rich and he's oober hardworking but actually just really annoying

Tre's mind is always racing, clouded with thoughts and responsibilities revolving around school, police work, family... He has no trouble with finding ways to busy himself. The same things that bring him so much stress are the very things he prides himself on— maintaining sky-high grades, diligence, and his work ethic.

Anything outside of the safety of his lavish home, prestigious private school, and tiring musical rehearsals, he has no interest in. Romance especially, and he seldom gains "crushes" or any secret admirers his way. On the rare occasion someone takes interest in him (and makes it obvious enough), he's confused, more freaked out than smitten, and would rather it just go away.

If he ever finds himself interested in another person, which is equally as rare, it's because he knows they like him, too. And he's so wimpy he'd sooner be caught dead than outwardly declaring his feelings for someone. He'll write (bad) love letters and halfway finished poems and simply never deliver them.

Something along the lines of an awkward, rushed "interrogation" occurs if you ever express outward interest in him. He'll pull you aside, clutching his notepad and pen close as if ready to interrogate you right on the spot. And he does. You're overwhelmed by a large barrage of questions and little to no time to answer, let alone process what he's even asking to begin with. But—after a long, winded rant on how he thinks you're kind of sub-par but he'd "maybe totally go consider the idea of a date if you want"— he simply asks, "Do you really like me?" (emphasis on the really) in an oddly quiet voice with a hint of vulnerability he seldom allows himself to express.

You do. He's stumped. He didn't think he'd get that far. He stupidly asks if that makes him your boyfriend now. It does not, of course, so he invites you on a date.

He insists on taking you out on a proper one, too, and is dead set on paying. He's got money—loads of it— and has no issue with spoiling you a little, even if it's just the first date. Even makes a big show of getting you whatever you want on the menu and dessert.

He's a wimp deep down, but essentially puts on a brave face for you (and for your view on him). Makes a big show of being protective and courageous around the more sketchy parts of town and especially around scraps, but the sound of a cat hissing from an alleyway has him jumping into your arms within milliseconds.

He's loyal, of course. Though, as much as he does really like you, he sincerely hopes you're someone he can take home and introduce to his parents. Maybe it shouldn't be a big deal to him, but it absolutely is, for he values their opinions and expectations so much. Probably becomes a minor issue if you're a scrap, but he wouldn't have much business with one, anyway. Regardless, he's hesitant on introducing you to his parents out of fear of criticism, or maybe judgement, or the possibility of being condemned from seeing "someone like you". I think you'd be fine if you were rich and cool and possibly a family friend, though.

Ok but like if you're a scrap 😬

Again, it's not like he'd have much business with a scrap unless it's to arrest them. He thinks they're dirty and mangy and very immoral (and probably carry multiple diseases), but then again, he's also pretty close-minded and sheltered. He probably hates your guts, at least at first, but can't help but admire your spunk and resilience. You can climb fences and buildings, eat food you find in dumpsters and survive (as much as it disgusts him), watch the sun set from the rooftops of abandoned buildings all you want— all while he gets sick whenever it's below 50⁰F and has to sit around and entertain his mom's parties late into the night. Sometimes he thinks he's just envious of your free lifestyle, almost neglecting to acknowledge your endless list of struggles. He almost feels small compared to you, despite being the one with a lavish home and more than enough food to eat. You intimidate him, yet draw him in. If you weren't funny and sharp, he'd have thrown you in jail looong ago.

Still wants to keep the "relationship" (situationship? Idk fix later) secret, for yours and his sake. He actually doesn't want you to rot away in a jail cell, believe it or not (though you'd probably break your way out, anyway). However, he will quietly slip you money and food whenever he can and always leaves his window unlocked past 10:00 PM for you to slip in and quietly hang out for a bit, maybe even spend the night if you clean up a little. Says you absolutely have to sleep on the floor lest you dirty his silk sheets, but eventually scoots over and ushers you over because he's worried you'll get sick and die or something.

Most definitely keeps a diary and most definitely tells it about you. He's sure to keep it secret (but does a poor job), rambles about your concerning lifestyle and abnormal street skills tucked away safely under his bed of all places. He doesn't say it, and probably never will, but he thinks you're quite impressive.

Really loves stressing himself out over his work, and he'd prefer it if you'd respectfully stay out of it. Though, someone at his age should never have eye bags that dark. So it's not uncommon for you to sneak into his study to drag him away from his work, just for a bit. He complains and nudges you away, threatens to lock you outside on the balcony while he gets some work done, but gives in with enough persuasion. He says "just for a bit" as well, but it's never just for a bit—maybe a couple hours or so of mindless conversation and catching up on some well-needed sleep.

As much as he feels he should keep you and the entire relationship a secret, whether it's out of embarrassment or worry, he can't help but let a few things slip around Maroon. He feels he can trust her enough to know she won't go off and tattle on him—it's not like she'd get any heat for keeping a secret or two for him—and she gives half decent advice most of the time. He just wants to know which gift you'd like more, if you'd want to go to a nice park or maybe watch a play from the balconies of the theater, if it's too soon (or too late?) to drop the "L word". Thankfully, Maroon knows most of the answers to his woes and is swift to give him some reassurance before resuming her chaperone-bodyguard duties.

Openly whines to you about police work and student life, but it's different. Before, he was somehow both reserved and so open, loudly voicing his daily stressors without a care but only for a brief moment before simply carrying on. Now, he'd rather not come off as so whiny and annoying, for he begins to care a little more about your opinion on him. And he feels he can go more into detail about them, as well. It's not just "police work" that stresses him out, it's racing from opposite sides of the city to deliver important paperwork or gather information instead of handling real criminals like a real cop, and it's not just "school work" that drains him, but what he fears he may face if his diligence slips for one moment. It's rare, and you're probably the only person he can truly confide in since literally who else could he go to besides the bodyguard in her mid-twenties in the room over? He'd rather not bug her with his weird teenager life.

Despite his constant complaining seeming like he's just complaining to complain, he actually is quite overworked and has a lot to balance all at once. he attends a prestigious private school and his father is the chief of police (I think at least), his grades are pretty impressive and are expected to stay that way, he absolutely must score the lead roles in every seasonal play (he kind of just wants to), and hobos like to give him a hard time while he's out and about in the city trying to solve cases and pinpoint clues and evidence—anything to make his dad proud, of course. Your constant check-ups and unwavering concern does not go unnoticed and are actually very appreciated.

He owns a gun but probably shouldn't be trusted with one, it's more there for intimidation than anything. Probably pulled it on you during one of your earliest interactions, thinking it would get you to surrender or turn yourself in or stop being homeless or something (IF YOU'RE A SCRAP NOT LIKE A RICH PERSON LMAO) and has never done it since. Realized he doesn't really like scaring you shitless after that.

He's actually a decent singer. He kind of has to be, since he's forced into so many musicals and dramas. His voice is better cut out for a loud, boisterous lead role, but he enjoys humming or mumbling quiet songs to himself while at work in his private study and it's, unsurprisingly, just as good, if not better. He's probably super apprehensive about showing off his sick theater skills in front of you and downplays them a lot because, as much as he wants to impress you, that's probably one of the most embarrassing things he could put himself through. What is his voice cracks? He can, with enough prodding and coaxing, give you the most quiet, brief demo before promptly shutting up. He likes to think he's pretty good at what he does, but he'd much rather keep it in the theater. With time I think he'd become a lot more comfortable and okay with silly things like singing and dancing and just living life like a normal dude but he doesn't really understand that so whatevs

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A/N: ni hao fine shyts 😛 this took a while and I'm partially sorry

Hope it was long enough cuz I wrote almost all of it out tonight and I'm tired (I've been dilly dallying the past week or so)

ALSO sorry for any grammar issues I'm not proof reading this but I mayyyy later so idk we'll find out

[ariadnesweb]

Weird to call Akio the show's 'representation of the patriarchy', because while no one would deny that he is the show's main patriarchTM, the show is not subtle at all about it's symbolic patriarchy within the student council, where social and gendered power rests. Within it, the student council dispute for the ideal among the ideal, the ability to polish their swords into eternal bliss alongside the rose bride, the shape of the world transformed into their own personal affirmations and anxieties - they just have to win the rose bride long enough for a miracle.

The student council is formed of imperfect patriarchs: Saionji at one point literally owned the rose bride, but he lost, and his sensitive impulsivity quickly gains him the repudiation of the rest of the student council - Saionji himself remains too stubborn to recognize this; Miki likes the illusion of perfection, and has a strong pulse on the social requirements of princehood, but is completely disinterested in committing to any of its responsibilities, and hasn't resolved his prior commitments to his current family; Touga makes a case for his ownership of Anthy, and lacks the obvious flaws both Miki & Saionji have, but doesn't have courage (resilience?) to return to the Student Council after getting beat by Utena, and his duties as president are soon recovered by his sister, and his authority overshadowed by Akio.

While Juri and Utena could not reasonably be called patriarchs, their relationships with other girls are defined by a coldhearted individualism in which only they, and they alone, are real people. Shiori is Juri's pretty jealous former best friend, and Anthy is Utena's annoying and clingy charge to protect. Beyond that, neither of them really connects with other women, partially due to their interests, partially because they single-mindedly overshadow the girls they surround themselves with, ala Wakaba & Nanami. Their own relationship is terse and hard to communicate. While Juri and Utena are driven by a proud and admirable determination, their isolation makes it easy for their 'love interests' (Ruka & Akio) to overshadow and undermine their place in the student council.

Nanami is a double-edged case - she is both the loudest and punitive with the social and gendered power given to her as 'Touga's Dear Younger Sister', quickly asserting it against women and children, she is also the most vulnerable to having said power used against her, placed as she is to depend on Touga, and alienated from the other girls who would understand her. Not that the other girls are liable to help her - they too have their complexes and insecurities. Though if all the other duelists are direct mirrors to Akio's relationship with Anthy, Nanami is a mirror to Anthy herself, and the idea of stolen power. Nanami is the Rose Bride's shadow counterpart, the Witch Sister who sneaks her place alongside boys who don't quite belong to her.

Of course, to all of these people, Akio is 'the Prince' - he's an adult, he has a car, he knows more than them, he has more experience than them in the matters of sex, he owns the Rose Bride in a way none of them can as her only older blood relative, he's the vice president of Ohtori.

That's not the reason Akio is Miss Utena's prince to banish, though. If we were looking at Akio from a different perspective, we could see he's imperfect too: stuck operating in the shadows, marrying into a higher-class family, isolated alongside Anthy as one of the only (presumed) indian persons in the school, defined by his failures as Prince Dios, and stuck in an incomprehensibly tangled love affair (...the importance of fucking your sister, your fiancee, your fiancee's mom, and anyone your sister could call a friend all at the same time). The thing is, compared to the other members of the student council, who go on about princes-princesses and their shining things, Akio is seemingly approachable as a married man, and as Utena's best girlfriend's brother, who does not talk about those things, and seems to treat Utena with respect.

And isn't that the dream every girl prince has? To find a peer that treats you as an equal? And as a child trying to grow up - someone who can show you what adulthood is like? Someone who could kindly teach you beyond the world you already know? Is it the End of the World? That's surely what a girl trying to become a woman is searching for.

(Except, and this is what Utena struggles to identify, Akio does not treat Utena like a peer, Akio treats nobody like a peer. Only superiors to appease, or children to keep distracted.)

[vacate-et-scire]

HIYA !!!! I saw your match up event and thought that i have never done on before so i might as well give it a try, i think i accidentally gave little stories so you can base me off them :))

i am a sagittarius, my mbti is ENFJ, I do have ADHD which i think does show its self in my personality, I am a major extrovert ( the kind where i can befriend someone in minutes ) , at my school i am one of the popular but not in the mean way i am the person everyone relies on to talk to them, i always act brave so that other can be brave too ( like i go first in school injections to show everyone there is nothing to be afraid of ), i have always been described as a kind and bubbly person, i go to an international school and normally the international students only hang out with other international students and native students only hang out with other native students but because i hate this divide i make sure to hangout with everyone, for stuff like secret santa i went around seeing who everyone got and because i know everyone and what they like i gave everyone ideas for their secret santa’s so that no one would be upset when getting their gift back because their person did not know them that well/ got them something rubbish, my magic talent would be the fact that i can easily make friends with introverts ( we have this girl in my form who is from Ukraine she is a massive introvert she doesn’t like people at all but our form teacher finds it adorable that my extroverted self and her introverted self are the best of friends (she describes us a chalk and cheese)), i have always been someone who sticks up for other because of my personality i have learnt that if other are mean to me so be it but i know other maybe lack the ability to defend themselves so i help do it for them, I LOVE LAUFEY she is my favourite artist and my life achievement is that i got waved at by her in her concert.

Your Blue Lock Matchup: Chigiri Hyoma

Chigiri Hyoma. He’s the perfect balance to your extroverted, bubbly personality. While Chigiri can be reserved and cautious around new people, your warmth and openness would effortlessly draw him out of his shell. You’d be the vibrant energy he didn’t know he needed, and in turn, he’d bring a quiet strength and loyalty that complements your outgoing nature.

Your bravery and kindness would deeply resonate with Chigiri. The way you step up to go first for school injections or bridge divides between different groups of people? He’d admire that courage and selflessness. Chigiri knows what it feels like to face adversity—his injury and the fear of losing his dreams shaped him into someone who values resilience and authenticity. Seeing you stand up for others and handle challenges with such grace would inspire him to be braver in his own life.

Chigiri would adore your ability to connect with people, especially introverts. He’s someone who values meaningful relationships over surface-level interactions, and your knack for making even the shyest people feel comfortable would make him fall for you even more. Your story about befriending the introverted Ukrainian girl? That’s exactly the kind of thing that would make him smile and think, "She’s incredible."

Chigiri isn’t as naturally social as you, and there might be times when he feels a little overwhelmed by your extroverted lifestyle. While he’d love that you’re everyone’s go-to person, he might struggle with feeling like he’s competing for your attention in larger social settings. You’d need to reassure him that, no matter how many people rely on you, he holds a special and irreplaceable place in your heart.

On the flip side, Chigiri’s caution might occasionally clash with your adventurous streak. As a Sagittarius, your natural inclination is to dive headfirst into things, while Chigiri tends to overthink and play it safe. This could lead to moments where you feel like he’s holding back, but it’s also an opportunity for you to encourage him to take risks and remind him that it’s okay to embrace spontaneity.

At his core, Chigiri is someone who values loyalty, kindness, and perseverance, and that aligns perfectly with who you are. You’d bring out the best in each other.

[paintaverse5]

Unlocking Book Favorite Character: Santiago from the book "The Alchemist"

by: ray_of_sunshine

My favorite book character is Santiago from Paulo Coelho’s "The Alchemist." His journey from a simple shepherd in Spain to a seeker of his Personal Legend captivates me on multiple levels. Santiago's quest for treasure and the profound lessons he learns about life, love, and perseverance make him my favorite character. He embodies qualities that inspire me, such as courage, determination, and an unwavering belief in following one’s dreams.

Santiago is introduced as a content yet restless shepherd, tending to his flock while dreaming of adventure. His recurring dream of finding treasure at the pyramids serves as a powerful catalyst, urging him to pursue a path filled with uncertainty and risk. This choice reflects immense courage—a quality I deeply admire. It resonates with my aspirations, reminding me that pursuing dreams often requires stepping outside our comfort zones. Santiago’s bravery encourages me to confront my fears and take risks in my academic and personal pursuits.

As Santiago journeys through the desert, he learns valuable lessons about self-discovery and resilience. He encounters several mentors, each imparting wisdom that shapes his understanding of the world and himself. Melchizedek, the king of Salem, teaches him the importance of following one's Personal Legend, while the Alchemist introduces him to the interconnectedness of all things. These experiences illustrate the value of knowledge and the necessity of growth through challenges. Santiago’s perseverance in the face of adversity—whether losing his flock or battling self-doubt—teaches me that failure is not the end but a crucial part of success. This lesson has significantly impacted my life, helping me view setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles.

Another important aspect of Santiago’s character is his love for Fatima. This relationship highlights the importance of emotional connections in pursuing one’s dreams. Santiago demonstrates that true love does not hinder ambition; instead, it enriches the journey. Fatima’s unwavering belief in his quest reminds me that our loved ones can inspire and motivate us to reach our goals. This understanding encourages me to cultivate relationships that uplift and support my aspirations.

Santiago's story resonates with me personally. His journey embodies the universal quest for meaning and fulfillment, reminding me that the path to discovering my own treasures is just as important as the destination. Through his experiences, I have learned the significance of listening to my heart and following my passions, even when the path ahead is uncertain. Santiago’s courage to pursue his dreams and his resilience in adversity serve as a guiding inspiration in my life, motivating me to strive for my own Personal Legend.

In conclusion, Santiago from "The Alchemist" is my favorite book character because he represents the journey we all undertake to discover our true selves and fulfill our dreams. His qualities of courage, determination, and love resonate deeply with me, encouraging me to embrace challenges and pursue my aspirations. Through Santiago’s journey, I have learned that the pursuit of dreams is not merely about the end goal but about personal growth, resilience, and the connections we make along the way. His story continues to inspire me to listen to my heart and bravely chase my dreams, making him an unforgettable character in my life.

[minato-division01]

Aika's Thoughts on Kumamoto Division

Aoba Yamamura

"Aoba definitely has that intellectual yet edgy vibe going on. I've seen him in those magazines, looking sharp alongside Lola. It's a shame he’s not into women, but hey, to each their own. As for his other side, the 'terrorist' thing, that's where it gets tricky for me. I've felt the pain that kind of violence causes, losing someone close because of a senseless act. It's tough to reconcile that with the person I see in those glossy pages."

"But I get it, you know? The world's not black and white. People have their reasons, their causes, and sometimes they get twisted up. I don't condone what he does, but I can't ignore the part of him that’s trying to make a statement, to change things. It's just… there's gotta be a better way, one that doesn't cost innocent lives. I know that may seem a bit hypocritical of me, considering I'm teaming up with a "mad scientist", but I like to think Nadya takes others' lives into account before she does something heinous (I hope so, anyway)."

"So yeah, Aoba's a bit of a paradox for me. I can admire the guy in the magazine and still wish he’d find a different path to fight his battles."

Kunio "Kurome" Chōten

"I've always had a soft spot for magic shows; they remind me of simpler times with my daughter. It takes a special kind of courage to stand up in front of an audience and perform, to create wonder out of thin air. And hearing about how his family turned their backs on him just because he didn’t fit their mold? That's just cruel. No one should be cast out for being true to themselves, especially not by their own family." Aika looks off to the side. "...I should count myself lucky mine didn't turn their backs on me."

"I respect Kunio for not letting that break him. Instead, he's out there, dazzling crowds, living his own truth. That's the kind of strength and resilience I admire. As for his family and the rest of those Aoyama elites? They're living in a bubble, thinking wealth makes them untouchable. Kunio's got more character in his little finger than they do in their entire lineage. So yeah, Kunio, keep on conjuring your magic, both on the stage and off. The world could use more of your kind of sparkle."

Natsume Kurome

"Natsume and Kunio, now there's a pair that's got style. I've always had a thing for artists; there's something about the way they see the world that’s just… different. It's like they've got this direct line to beauty, you know? And Natsume, with his paintings and drawings, reminds me a bit of my daughter. She's got that same passion, that need to create. It's beautiful."

"Now, the fortune-telling business… I've got my doubts. I've seen too many people get taken in by smooth talkers with a deck of cards. But hey, if Natsume's readings help someone find a bit of comfort or direction, who am I to judge? I just hope he's doing it for the right reasons and not just to line his pockets. As long as he's genuine with his art and his love for Kunio, that's what matters. The rest is just part of the show."

Strange Magic

"This team, they're like a modern-day band of revolutionaries, each with their own flair. I've heard they're working on something big, some 'Phantometals' tech with Nadya. If it's as groundbreaking as it sounds, they could really shake things up. I respect their hustle. We may not be buddies, but there's a mutual understanding there. We're all fighting our own battles, trying to make a difference in this messed-up world. So yeah, Strange Magic, do your thing. I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines, hoping we all get to see the change we're fighting for."

[exsanguidus]

“ Has anyone ever told you that they are proud of you? Well, let this be your reminder then.

I am proud of you. I see you. I hear you. And I also understand you as a spawn myself. Cazador does not define you. The tadpole does not define you. Those horrid leetle demons in your head do not define you either. You have been suffering and fighting for decades…believe me, I know it gets tiring.

But you are still here. You are still existing. You are still fighting despite all the shit that life has thrown at you — and that takes guts, sweet swan. You are a valiant, resilient warrior with battle scars for days, whether that be mentally or physically. Each wound tells a story and a reminder that you got through that ailment, you can sure as fuck get through the next. And I think that makes you courageous and admirable.

Fuck physical looks. Sure, da, you are attractive and pretty. But I think your soul, however damaged it is, is the most beautiful fucking piece of art I have ever seen. I want to hold my palms to your chest and feel those beautiful emotions your soul projects. I want to look past your skin and hold your spirit. You as a person, a soul, a spirit, and at your very core, are worthy of love.

I am so fucking proud of you, Astarion. And I do not think I will ever not be — not even past my immortality. “

Astarion's brows knit together tightly as he listened, his head cocked as he remained unblinking. He was reluctant to listen to such flowery words because kind words never existed. Not for him. Not unless it came with the expectation of him getting on his back soon after.

He stood there defensively, nose turned up with a small sneer and a hand propped on his hip while the other waved in the air dismissively. He scoffed, even. Yet the fellow spawn continued - resilient and unyielding.

Astarion kept up his air of aloofness, but that mask was beginning to crack as her words wrapped around him. Perhaps it was because she was a fellow spawn that he was more susceptible. That he wanted even more to hear Bethanne out.

Cazador was his bastard vampiric father who only had words of belittlement and contempt. And praises he had to offer were simply praises of narcissism for himself. I have made thee stronger, as strong as I could mine ungrateful whelp. In a strange sense... Beth's words almost felt motherly. A stark contrast to Cazador.

His rough demeanor melted slowly, evident in the way his body language shifted from haughty and disapproving to something softer. Something... sadder?

His narrowed eyes become their more relaxed rounded version, a sheen of wetness glistening below the crimson irises. He had the look of a lost kitten about him.

He had the look of a wounded child that was finally met with a pat on the head instead of a kick to his back.

❝ I... ❞ his gaze flitted elsewhere as he shifted his weight uncomfortably. How was he to respond to this? ❝ ...Thank you. ❞

He would have to sit there in silence for a moment to process these words. To process the fact that someone was proud of him? And, of all people, another vampire. Vampires were the main threat to other vampires. It was as if their inherent nature to break down and destroy one another.

Perhaps that was why Bethanne's words seemed to sink so deeply.

[deathfavor]

I DO think Earl is more inspirational as a leader than he gives himself credit for. More than he even suspects. No, he's not at all like Zoya. Zoya is good at fanning the flames, of inspiring people and giving them courage. She's good at rallying people while Earl does the planning. Zoya is good in the sense that people think she's entirely unstoppable. She gives people hope and dreams for the future. But Earl is a good leader in his own way.

Earl doesn't have the same rallying power and reckless-seeming confidence that Zoya projects across Syndicate, but he IS strong. Its a less sensational inspiration, but it is there. Earl is one of those pillars that you can always count on to lean on. He will always be there. He's the person you know you can turn to no matter what is going on. Sure, he might lecture you and call you an imbecile for doing something stupid - but if you're with Legion, he's there to help. He is the brains of Legion after all. Earl always pushes forward, he instills determination and resilience in people. Even though it would have been easy to give up after he lost his leg, Earl kept pushing on and reaching for heights. It shows that won't keep him down and that you can still be a Threat even if you are hurt. And especially in his survival verse? Yeah he and Zoya were both gone, but at least he's come back and is a centralizing, stabling force for what remains of Legion or bringing people back, inspiring others to join. You can count on Earl.

It's a steadifast confidence that he leads with. He's not loud but he is commanding. As much as I love the teasing from Zoya to Earl about being the whole Legion's dad, there is something in that. He's that figure in people's lives that they can count on if you're on the same side. ( Not true for anyone else, he could be your nightmare but sh - ) He might be harsh but he's there. Earl himself doesn't think much on it frankly. He's not Zoya, he never intends or wants to be, but I do think he misses just how strong of a leader he is OUTSIDE of logistics. Because of course he understands in a functionality stand point he IS the best, he's the Advisor for a reason. He knows what to do, how to do it, he's cautious and keeps Legion safe, and he ALWAYS has information on the enemies. So yes, in functionality, he knows he's doing gret. But how he can resonate with people, the way he can inspire in a different way often goes unnoticed by him.

Earl is glad to be able to help Legion, to be the pillar if people need it. He will be their backbone, their strength. But I also do think it makes it worse in terms of his ability to not shoulder everything. Like Horo says in her interrogation, Earl has always felt that he needs to shoulder everything alone. And the thing is? Earl isn't someone who WANTS to pass the burden off. He's not the one who soldiers on but secretly wants to break down or have someone else take the burdens. He will carry them and he refuses to let them go. Especially without Zoya there who could sometimes take the burdens away from him. Now it's....just him and all of Legion needs his help and guidance. So he takes those burdens and tries to soldier on with everything. It's admirable, but it's also sad.

[wantdead]

Az had this to say about what she noticed first:

"You love and love and love. Not out of need, but out of choice. Quietly, steadily, without expectation. Your love is the kind that fills rooms, the kind that stays when everything else has fallen away. It is patient, unwavering, and deeply human.

You are admirable not because you demands attention, but because you give it. You listen with your whole heart, show up when it is hard, and carry burdens without being asked. There is a strength in that- not loud, not showy, but real. A strength made of gentleness, resilience, and the kind of courage that keeps choosing kindness in a world that often does not.

You are worthy. Not just of the love you give, but of having it returned tenfold. Because love like yours is rare. Because you are good. Not perfect, but good in the ways that matter most. Someone who loves with that much truth in his chest deserves to be reminded, always, that he is seen, valued, and profoundly loved in return."

what’s the first thing your muse noticed about mine? 

" ... " it was strange but comforting to hear such reassuring words that actively battled against relentless, sickly thoughts that infected his mind. it was a relief to hear that his love didn't always cause harm to his loved ones. he wasn't fully convinced, but — though briefly — he was comforted.

[twstwonderlandstuff]

And finally- may i request general relationship hcs for jack, deuce and ace?

🐀 anon

🐁-anon, hi!!!

thank the gods for the many, many relationship hcs on tumblr that I can use as templates

Jack Howl

🍒 Jack is there for you all the time- physically and emotionally. He might not be the best at comfort, but he’ll try his damnest. 

🍒 Tired from a long day? Here, he’ll let you cozy up on his chest as you sniffle into him, whining about your day. Emotionally spent? He’ll invite you to spend an hour or two with him in the glasshouse quietly, so you can relieve your thoughts and focus on something else. Physically exhausted? He tried this on his siblings- let him give you a massage. It’s a little clumsy, but he’s definitely trying.

🍒 He’s very romantic! If there’s a day that’s tied to romance that is not Valentine’s day (Cuddle Day, Kiss Day, so on), he’s on it. For example, for Cuddle Day, he’ll wrap his arms around you and cuddle, tail happily wagging (or do the other way around, where YOU spoon HIM instead. I’m sure he’d love that)

🍒 If you’re cold, he’ll wrap his jacket around you, but if you insist on something warmer, he’ll (with a sigh) lend you his tail and smile softly when you play with it. You’re too cute for your own good, you know that?

🍒 If you guys, god forbid, fight, he’ll be the first to apologize, unless there’s 100% proof that its on you. He hates it when you two fight, which is why it rarely (if ever) happens.

🍒 Jack doesn’t get jealous easily, but occasionally when he misses a little too much, expect his toil to coil around you more than usual.

🍒 He finds love in your actions. Your laugh, your decisions, your talks with him- it’s all so beautiful and he’s so glad he’s with you for the long run.

Deuce Spade

🍒 He likes sleeping on your lap. It soothes him because its what Mama Spade used to do with him as a kid, so it’s been ingrained in his head. Top that with an ear cleaning and he’s in heaven. You’re just everywhere on him and it makes him happy.

🍒 He loves it when you wear his clothes. It’s such an honor when he sees you walking around, messing about with Ace and Grim in HIS clothes that when you guys eventually fuck up, he’s not even mad/ disappointed because of this silly grin on his face. 

🍒 Deuce admires you for your courage. To change and to grow… he totally gets how hard it is and finds you incredible.

🍒 He likes your hands! They’re different from his, all beaten and cut up from his middle school days, so seeing yours pleases him in ways he can’t word.

🍒 Deuce likes the stereotypical kisses in movies (another romantic from the first years). Kisses on the cheek on goodbye, ‘welcome home’ kisses, neck kisses, all that stuff. He’s a sucker for them and does not give a shit if the other first years tease him for it.

🍒 Again, a romantic, so he’ll give you flowers- all sorts. He doesn’t remember their meanings, so he comes up with them that are specific to you. For example, sunflowers for your resilience, dandelions for your breeziness, so on and so forth.

Ace Trappola

🍒 He says ‘I love you’ without actually saying it by ruffling your hair (P.S.: he does this all the time). It’s an effective way of messing with you, but there hidden affection behind his actions that’s difficult to see (except with friends).

🍒 Going along with the ‘I love you’, it’s rare for you to get an actual ‘I love you’ from him, since he normally hides it behind jokes, so when you hear it, he’s being raw with his emotions.

🍒 He brought you this room for your first date. I know, I know, you’re like ‘WHAT?’ but listen. I think Ace is pretty entertaining without an agenda, so your first date would be just the two of chatting in his room, occasionally touching and bumping hands as you explore each other (relationship-wise).

🍒 He LOVES PDA. Not only does he get to show YOU off and tell the world you’re a pair, he also gets to annoy other single people (read: the other first years). A true jackass, your honor, but he’s your jackass.

🍒 He’s feisty, so there’s a lot of joking/teasing banter between you two. If a stranger catches you two, they’ll definitely think you’re fighting but no, that’s just your love language.

🍒 He’ll drag you into his pranks to play on his friends and get in trouble together, making you a ‘partner-in-crime’ sort of deal. It brings this rush of adrenaline to him knowing that you don’t mind getting into trouble with him and for him.

[theirmajesty2139]

Reasons the re8 lords would love you

For @salvatore-moreau-is-perfect

Moreau

As Moreau isn’t the easiest on the eyes he admires all kinds of beauty. He doesn’t care about gender or anything like that his admiration of your beauty goes deeper than that. He loves how your eyes shine when you’re really passionate about something and could listen to you talk forever because the lilts of your voice are incredible to him.

Kindness is the most important thing to Sal, he is bullied a lot by his other siblings so he finds your gentleness so comforting he could fall for you on the spot.

My poor boy is touch starved and is always in need of cuddles. He thinks you give the warmest hugs. His favourite way to hold you is with his head on your chest so he can hear your heartbeat.

He gets on like a wildfire with introverted people because he is also one. His idea of fun isn’t a social gathering and he just wants someone to cuddle with and watch a movie in the comfort of his home.

He loves that you’re real with him and don’t speak to him like he’s stupid or a child.

Donna

She loves your compassion for other people and understanding of her problems and coping mechanisms. You don’t mock her for needing Angie and are patient when times are tough for her.

She thinks your imagination is amazing and wants to hear all about your dreams. She loves all kinds of art and if you have an artistic flair she will adore you

She thinks you are a good listener and is ecstatic to find someone who will let her talk for ages about her dolls and their personalities without telling her to be quiet.

She values intelligence and loves her companion to be well read or analytical. Will love you more every time you solve one of her puzzles.

Her love for beauty is more on the typically feminine side. You can’t be too brash or aggressive around her even in jest because it will make her anxious

She really appreciates that you don’t pressure her into anything, especially things concerning her face or clothing. She prefers to stay covered and needs the people around her to respect that.

Heisenberg

Is in love with your resilience. He knows he can be an asshole and is amazed that you stay every time he snaps or pushes you away.

Loves that you’re not a snob or a prude like his sister and have no problem getting your hands dirty and helping in the factory. He doesn’t want a partner who sits around doing nothing, he wants them to enjoy the work he does too.

Playfulness and a thick skin are important to him in the people he chooses to be around. He makes jokes that maybe go too far and if you’re upset by that then he’s not the guy for you. He loves that you respond to his sarcasm with plenty of your own and loves when you talk back to him.

He loves your power and sense of justice. Watching you argue about something you believe in and threaten those who oppose your morals may have him pitching a tent downstairs. He likes defiance and wants a warrior to stand by his side in his battle against Miranda.

A big appetite is important to him. He likes you to have a few extra rolls to squeeze and doesn’t give a flying fuck about manners. He eats like an animal and loves when you join in.

You gotta enjoy weird shit both In and out of the bedroom because he’s a creative type and likes things that other people think are odd. If you’re considered an outsider or a freak by polite society he wants you here right now!

He likes that you smell good because he always smells like oil, metal and sweat.

Lady Dimitrescu

Loves your courage. You aren’t afraid of her when others would be. She intimidates you but you refuse to leave and she loves that

Is impressed by your honesty, liars are her least favourite kind of people.

You have respect for the proper way to do things and she shares this mentality.

You are kind and act as a friend to her daughters, she is so grateful for that.

You are sensitive to her mood changes and take pleasure in keeping her in a god mood, this makes her feel cared for and as the matriarch of the household she doesn’t get that a lot.

You are so small she thinks it’s adorable how you fit perfectly in her lap.

Your loyalty means everything to her and she needs a soft presence to lean on when her world is demanding.

You make her feel sexy, she did not believe that mortals would enjoy the physique of such a tall woman and her brother mocks her for her height so the fact that you are so in awe of her makes her feel good.

You don’t expect her to be more than she is. She’s immortal now but was human once and has stress and insecurities just like the others. She loves that you understand that.

[sxfik]

lets talk about joon hwi's "i'm grateful for her"

disclaimer: as always i might be making a stretch but this was just my interpretation. please ignore any typos or grammar mistakes. also credits to @cathartichaoss on a previous post of mine for bringing this up and it really got my thoughts rolling on this scene!!

okay i know we're making fun of joon hwi's "i owe her" bit but on a real note, i don't think that is meant in a we're just friends way like we're seeing it.

in most romance kdramas, the declarations of love are more explicit and often exaggerated, but what we have to remember with law school is that the drama isn't centered around romance. solhwi is a portrayal of a realistic friends to lovers arc, where their love is gradual and the shift from friends to lovers is blurred together. their relationship is growing in the background of the main plot, which is why we see their relationship develop through smaller moments (getting drunk together and sol revealing her issues with her grades, working side by side to solve a case, sol using joon hwi as a person to bounce ideas off of at the legal clinic) rather than grand gestures (by grand gestures i mean very explicit declarations of love, buying flowers, kissing in a very dramatic moment).

for those who have watched vincenzo and was a chayenzo shipper, you'll see that sol A and joon who's relationship grows very gradually throughout being there for each other, and i think most notably, this show doesn't show a point where "everything changed for the two of them" or one moment where the realized they loved each other (similar to vincenzo and cha-young's relationship). joon hwi has very gradually grown to like her presence and we can see that from their bickering friendship in ep 1 to now where he is on call for her at any time, putting up cctv for her and making hangover soup when one is drunk. much like a realistic friends to lovers, there is no one moment where they fall for each other, they've actually been falling for each other the whole time.

this brings me to the scene where sol B asks "why are you trying so hard to persuade me? why do you care so much about my roomie?" and he replied that he is "grateful for her." As we've seen from the previous episodes and even the events building up to this scene, Sol B isn't a very expressive girl. BUT she still cares about her friends in the study group, seen through her comforting ye-seul in the way she could and her standing up for sol A when her classmate calls her an ex-convict. in the same way sol A shield's her roommate, sol B does the same towards her. i believe that sol B knows that joon hwi is in love with sol A; pretending otherwise is a disservice to her intelligence and keen mind. her asking joon hwi why he's trying so hard is more than just a simple question. what she's asking here is "why are you in love with sol A? what is it about her that you like?" in a protective way. i interpreted it as her asking what his intentions with her roommate is. sol B is looking out for her roommate in her own way and asking why he likes her.

and joon hwi knows this, he understands what she's asking so he gives her an honest answer without his explicit confession. he tells her how grateful he is for her and it flashes to a scene that displays sol A's courage, her resilience, her loyalty, her compassion. she is making a risk because of him, and their study group. and the anger she expresses in assemblyman ko's involvement in the ruination of prosecutor seo, who joon hwi idolized and loved so much, connected with him. he's seeing that she cares so much for him and seeing her so passionate and loyal is the reason why he is grateful to her. you can see the camera shift to his expression during this scene and it looks as if he's truly seeing her for the very first time. this scene is showing the qualities that joon hwi loves the most about sol A, the characteristics that he admires and made him fall for her.

then of course we have the "i owe her. and i don't like owing people." i believe that this is conveying his shock at how much he actually cares for her. i believe before that moment he flashes back to, he assumes it more as a schoolboy crush, rather than him actually being in love with her. he's expressing that how he feels with sol A is new to him and the way he feels for her is different to anything he has felt before (therefore explaining why he says why he doesn't like it/he isn't comfortable with the realization). and sol B goes through with the justice mock trial with the understanding that joon hwi is in love with sol A and understanding that he is the right one for her roommate.

ultimately, solhwi nation, do not be afraid. we will be getting our endgame couple and having a good ending for them. they have so much development throughout the show, and this scene was a confirmation that there is something between them and an official confirmation of his feelings for her.

[kendrixtermina]

Some Thoughts re: the 6's core desire

So it struck me in the light of recent discourse that when we think of 6, we think more of what the individual doesn't want to happen (to be a coward, to have no clue what to do on your own) than what it is that they're seeking.

Like we typically think of 1 as "the one that wants to be moral", 2 as "the one that wants to be liked", 9 as "the one who wants to be connected & at peace" etc. but someohow 6 is the scaredy cat type?

All the types have both desired things and outcomes they want to avoid. & there are effects at work self-fulfilling prophecies, enantiodromia, overcompensation etc through which one can shoot themselves in the foot, but still ultimately, a 6 is a person who wants to avoid being a scaredy cat. (So no wonder they all loathe the descriptions!)

Now part of this may be because 6 is a negative type & hence perceptions of absence, lack & insufficiency would predominate, but, we dont really think of 4 as the "boring insignificant pedandic" type or of 5 as the "deer in the headlights" type (though the latter would have moments where its accurate...)

Then it occurred to me that it may be the switcheroo thing.

Let me elaborate:

One thing that happens with 6s is that inside & outside stuff can get flipped - There are the classic examples of interpreting stuff as signs of cheating because youre jealous or taking other people's words as trash talk when you're feeling insecure, but there is also a reverse of this where a person seeks out in admired figures good traits that they themselves would like to have while maybe not realizing the extent to which they have said good trait themselves.

Cordon has like the sober realistic take on that in his 6 writeup; In Maitri's book she does this thing where she maps each of the types to some supposed aspect of the divine which such a person would wish to experience, embody and in a sense offer to others.

For the 6 its a sense of strength, courage, and grounded solidity and the kind of empowerment that coes from alingment with the truth (personal or universal), a theme that i certainly notice in art or inspirational speeches. It may not exist as an aspect of the divine but perhaps as an "obscure sorrow". While reading the text I was strongly reinded of the 6 athlete/motivational speaker guy that the BHE dudes did a video on & that speech thingy he gave.

It's the counterpoint to... not so much your destructibility & animal nature itself (thats more 5) but what being destructible & an animal might lead you to do. like cracking under pressure 1984 style or, missing some important danger because you're fallible, being blamed & accused...

Interestingly, here too there is a switcheroo - that the type 6 person either wants to be this ideal of strenght & courage themselves, or looks for a person or a belief that they connect with that ideal.

So, do we have the basic desire right even? Is it not as much to be strong & courageous yourself than to find a source of strenght? 'Courageous' is probably the best word, because it could imply both intellectual integrity & fortitude of character.

It's probably a nonsensical question, the split attention between inside & outside is itself the characteristic thing. 6 flipflops between "outside good, inside bad" and its opposite (whereas in 5 and 7 it's strongly fixed in one direction... )

If you have both they reinforce each other, they become part of the same thing, if you think of yourself existing in context.

The line blurs with the 'hyper-logical' 6s solid belief system & put it inside themselves to apply it & thereby become self-reliant.

Like even 6s that aren't tough feel they should be. (however the individual defines strenght - doesn't have to be the traditional macho way - could also be intellectual or moral.)

If you look at 6s on average, there is probably a higher rate of being resilient, disaster proof, sporty, street smart, knowing martial arts, having practical resourcefulness, or smelling bullshit a mile away.

An "authoritarian follower personality" isn't something anyone is born with - contrary to pessimistic 20th century conclusions about human nature, nowdays its believed to be a damage that happens if your parents over-control you as a teenager.

But like, my point is, the basic desire might be to be to be courageous & have inner solidity as it is to find solidity on the outside. Having friends and knowing your shit basically helps you be brave. Having strong allies puts you in a position of strenght.

Because of the switcherroo thing you might feel the others have the strenght you want - or rather, you will be on the lookout for it. Obviously the evil power structures of the world are not all imagined.

i mean, compare it with the other types - their desire can usually be summarized more as some desirable-sounding adjective ("righteous", "loveable", "worthy", "meaningful/deep", "capable/insightful", "free/happy", "autonomous/vital", "peaceful") than an external thing to have.

Why would 6 alone be about "fellating other people", as one poster so succintly put it?

but of course 6 has the split inner/ outer attention & the context focus, so its no surprise that there is an "outside" formulation of what it wants.

Actually all the Compliant types could be consider to have this "external cope" thing going on - 2 wants to feel loveable so to get that others must love them. 1 wants to feel aligned & "right" so they create order the environment.

It's also worth considerin how all the factors are connected.

Eg. 5 would tend to have that particular fear of the whole deer-in-the-headlights, cant-deal-at-all situation cause thats more likely to happen if you gpt a sensitive, easily startled disposition & little access to instinctive snap judgements. Having a clue of wtf is going on prevents that, so it seems attractive.

2 would have a fear of being unloveable cause they'd have an especially strong desire for love & connection, so you'd try to win it by acting all loveable. On the other hand having a strong desire for (and capacity for) love isn't bad! I guess even in the 5 example, introversion comes from having a higher baseline "activity level", so, the "overprocessing everything" might've come first, & that can be useful in some ways too. having a big imagination is fun!

Likewise the 6s ability to keep both the inner & outer world in view, to both observe someone's face & theorize about what it means, is actually an useful strenght. But the flipflopping & re-questioning of everything may leave you not knowing what to do & then starting to freak out about that, which you'd want to avoid. & hence you'd desire this sense of courage to make decisions. But the great mental energy & flexibility might've come first.

Tl; DR: The desire of 6 might be better formulated as to be brave, courageous and strong enough to withstand danger & adversity.

there is probably a bit of a sp bias in here and I anticipate that you guys are gonna want to nitpick & refine the specifics & terminology somewhat - just throwing this out there so ya'll can play with it.

[realcube]

soft haikyuu!! boys with a baddie* s/o  😈

characters:  yamaguchi, hinata, suga, akaashi, nishinoya & tendou

tw// swearing

*(a/n): anon requested a kinda sassy, sarcastic reader and verbatim ‘she is basically a salt bag, but she also has like some sugar’  so i simplified that down to baddie :) so the reader isn’t really a delinquent but they are a bit rough around the edges uffabvrslbv 

Tadashi Yamaguchi

he definitely thinks you’re really cool and he wants to be just like you :O

bc you give off ‘bad bitch who doesn’t care about what other ppl think about them’ energy and what he would give tO HAVE THAT!!

so that’s when he knew he needed to be your friend >:) 

so he was like ‘tsukki, go talk to (y/n) for me >:)’ thinking that was his first step to becoming confident pfft

luckily, god was on his side though bc the teacher rearranged the seats and you and him were sitting next to each other 

hence, he got the opportunity to talk to you without it seeming too forced

you both fell for each other so hard

like he would act tough to try impress you but you preferred his natural softness while you tried to act uncharacteristically docile so you wouldn’t scare him off but he liked you for your boldness 

it was a match made in heaven 💞

he eventually worked up the courage to ask you out one day and y’all have just been falling more ever since

although, that doesn’t mean yamaguchi’s forgotten one of the main reasons he wanted to be with you in the first place

‘please teach me your ways, (y/n)!’ he pleaded, his head resting on your lap so you had to cover his puppy-eyes with your phone

‘no, tadashi. firstly, you’re sweet and gentle- you’re just built like that. secondly, i don’t have any ‘ways’ to teach you!’

yamaguchi continued to pry, ‘then how are you just so effortlessly self-assured?’

‘who told you that, tadashi?’

‘no one.’ yamaguchi poked the back of your hand to get you to move it, ‘but remember that time one of the guys in our class tried to make fun of the size of your head and you told him to shut up?’

you rolled your eyes, setting your phone aside before placing a brief kiss on yamaguchi’s forehead, ‘he said he couldn’t see the board because of my ‘big head’, tadashi; that’s hardly an insult. also, what else could i have possibly said other than that?’

but then you remembered this is yamaguchi you’re talking to; if that was him, he’d probably apologise, move his head aside then cry in the bathroom or sumn.

‘i should be the one asking you why you’re so insecure. i mean, i know everyone is a little bit insecure about something but you just take it to a whole other level.’ you mused, absentmindedly massaging his scalp

yamaguchi frowned, ‘exactly! teach me how to stop being insecure.’

‘no please, no thank you?’ you inquired with a snicker, realising that your habits might of accidentally rubbed off on him

bc just a few weeks ago, he’d be thanking you for breathing the same air as him but now he didn’t even say ‘please’ when asking for a favour 

gasp

‘please teach me how to be resilient, (y/n).’

you chuckled, leaning down to whisper in his ear, ‘okay, since you’re so polite, i’ll tell you my secret - but promise not to tell anybody else!.’

‘i promise.’ yamaguchi replied without hesitation

‘okay, first thing you need to do is go to the depths of hell and find satan hims--’ 

yamaguchi let out a sigh as he realised that you weren’t being serious then playfully flicked your forehead away, ‘rude.’

you beamed, pressing another kiss upon his forehead, ‘i know~’

Shōyō Hinata

let’s not pretend hinata wasn’t shitting his pants when he first heard about you from kageyama

‘they called me a shitty setter the other day.’

but kageyama failed to mention the part where he cut you in line for lunch 🙄 mans had it coming

like hinata genuinely thought that if he came within a 5 foot radius of you, you’d literally come for volleyball career

plus, hinata knew he had a lot of things to be insults on (mostly, his height) so he decided to keep his distance at first 

but when he actually saw you - rather than a vague description that kageyama conjured - he kinda fell head over heels

well, not only bc of your looks - he isn’t that shallow

but the same day, you dropped your purse/wallet on the walk home and ,mhsince hinata was walking behind you, he acted as any good Samaritan would; picked it up then handed it to you 

then you said something along the lines of ‘thanks, shorty.’

not shawty. lord- shorty as in short with a y at the end

and whether you meant that as a dig or not was beyond him - but either way, he fkn adored it 

also it doesn’t matter whether you are taller or shorter than hinata- he is still short-stuff >:)

by some miracle he managed to ask you out successfully and he’s kinda been glued to you ever since

like he wants to spend every second that he’s not at volleyball club/school with you 

and if you tell him he’s being clingy, he’s going to cry-

nonono jk jk

he’d probably be a bit offended but then give you your space

also, you noticed how he was really endeared by the tad mean nicknames you gave him like ‘shorty’, ‘short stuff’ and ‘ginger’

the only ones he didn’t like was ‘boke’ or ‘dumbass’ bc it reminded him too much of kageyama + tsukishima

so you started calling him these things - teasingly - more frequently 

and he loves it ngl

as long as you aren’t truly mean to him, he enjoys being called these things by you for some reason

so, his first mistake was assuming that you’d like being called these joking nicknames just as much as he does

you were helping him with english once and it’s definitely not his strong suit

same, hinata

‘look at that! you spelt all your vocabs correctly, for a change.’ you commented, peering over the desk at the paper sitting in front of him

his eyes widened and his lips curled into a hopeful smile, ‘really?!’

‘no.’ you snickered, pointing to the first word on the list. ‘your word was taxis - you wrote ‘texas’, dumbass.’

hinata let out an exasperated sigh, propping his elbow onto the table to rest his cheek on his palm

then, he had an idea ( •̀ ω •́ )✧

‘alright, stupidface, should i rewrite them?’

you gasped, furrowing your brows at what he just called you 

for a moment, you thought you might’ve misheard him but upon observing his smug expression, you realised that he really did just call you a ‘stupidface’ 

so you burst out laughing 

obviously, hinata was rather shocked at your reaction

‘hey! what’s so funny?’

‘di- di- did you just call me a ‘stupidface’?!’ you panted in-between cackles, clutching your stomach to soothe the butterflies

hinata jutted out his bottom lip and folding his arms over his chest, ‘yeah, what about it?’

‘that is so cute!- do it again!’ you demanded, enthusiastically slamming your fist against the desk

‘IT’S NOT CUTE!’ hinata barked, playfully flicking your forehead 

once you caught your breath, you took hinata’s hands and looked him dead in the eyes, ‘you’re fucking adorable, shōyō.’

the hoarseness of your voice making it sound like somewhat of a threat 

‘you’re adorable-er, (y/n).’

‘i know.’

Kōshi Sugawara 

he admires how strong and independent you are/seem 😍

and the fact you don’t go out of your way to suck-up to ppl 

he kinda wants to be like you in that sense but unlike yamaguchi, he accepts that he’s way too much of a people pleaser for that lol

so he sticks to admiring you from afar

then he musters up the courage to ask you out with some chocolate cupcakes; the same kind that you accidentally got on his blazer on the first day of second year :))

and you say yes (╯▽╰ )

also a big part of your relationship is aggressive positivity ✨😡

like if he makes a joke about looking crusty, you’ll promptly respond, ‘shut up, kōshi - you look so hot.’

or if you berate yourself for getting a poor mark on a test, suga will interrupt with no hesitation, ‘fuck off, (y/n), you’re literally so smart and hard working - you’ll probably get 100% on the next test.’

also when he’s around you he switches between canon and fanon suga rapidly 

one second he’s like ‘aww, are you stressed bc of school? i’ll bake you some cookies, baby--’ then you’ll jokingly make a comment about his post-practise B.O and he’ll literally get so defensive

‘WOW I OFFER YOU SOMETHING NICE AND THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY ME?! STOP BEING SO MEAN TO ME, COMING FOR MY INSECURITES LIKE THAT  - I WAS JUST ABOUT TO GO FOR A SHOWER ANYWAY GEEZ’ ┗|｀O′|┛

ISVBFELIAEA plz he is too much ✋

he just prides himself in smelling like ocean breeze 99% of the time so you really didn’t need to hurt his feelings like that when you caught him lackin c’mon LMAO

‘wait so are we making cookies or not?’ you inquired, stifling a snicker at his little diva moment

‘ofc we are 🥺’  

he’ll probably use red icing on one of the cookies to draw a ‘>:(’ face then hand it to you, saying that he drew you

he’ll also break of bits of his own cookie and feed it to you’re doing something that requires both hands like typing, homework, dishes etc

whether you eat it from his hand happily, decline his offer or bite his fingers off is really up to you 

and over time, he probably picks up on some of your traits too

especially being more straight-forward 

the team will never forget the first time he was chatting about something with the vice principle and ‘sorry, but i don’t remember asking’  fell from his lips 

everyone was shocked :o

tsukishima, tanaka & noya were so impressed tho

and so were you IVBEAOGVRN

‘wow, suga. you wanna be me so bad.’ you gloated, pressing your hand against your chest 

‘GAEIVBSLR leave me alone.’ he growled, toiling over the apology letter he was currently writing to the vice principal

Keiji Akaashi 

he wanted you to be the dark academia to his light academia pfft

it was very much love at first sight btw 

(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ soulmates  *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

the embodiment of opposites attract

he’d write you a poem/love letter to ask you out lol

‘you’re so sappy and lame, akaashi’ you scoffed in attempt to hide the smile that was tugging at the corners of your lips as your eyes finally parted from the letter to meet his 

he couldn’t help but chuckle, ‘so is that a no?’

‘-nonono!’ you shook your head rapidly, hastily correcting him, ‘it’s a yes.’

phew 

honestly, he acted all nonchalant on the outside, but akaashi would’ve been devastated if you rejected him

like he constantly tried to remind himself that you would probably say no, i mean he thought you were way out of his league. plus, it didn’t seem as though you were as much of a romantic as him

but fortunately, apart of him stayed hopeful 

now he was cuddled up beside you on a cold winters’ evening, casually drinking is hot cocoa as you both watched a disney movie (❤´艸｀❤)

he’s the type to not even care or retort if you call him stupid or whatever

as long as your context makes it clear that you’re joking 

he’d never call you those names back though ✋

to him, you’re always gonna be ‘love’ or ‘sweetheart’

also, he’s probably equally as sarcastic as you so that’s not an issue 

ngl he probably gets really insecure when you’re hesitant about PDA tho

like he just wants to hold your hand but he doesn’t want to force it upon you and make you uncomfortable 🥺

but also, perhaps you’re too embarrassed by him to kiss him in public 

so please occasionally reassure him that you love him (；′⌒`) that always washes all his worries away 

Yū Nishinoya

it’s literally canon that he likes ppl who show 0 interest in him (kiyoko, tsukki etc)

so it shouldn’t be surprising that he’s all over you after that one time you called him a midget 

to be fair, he had it coming - he stepped on your fkn toe >:(( 

he does everything in his power to impress you and get you to take back what you said 

‘hey, (y/n)!’ he calls out to you in the middle of the bustling lunch hall, ‘could a midget do this?!’ *backflips off the table*

or when he demanded that you come to one of his volleyball games so you could see what he’s capable of and whenever he makes a good receive, he turns to look at you in the stands and winks/ points

or when he actually studies for a test just so he can flaunt his slightly above average grade to you 

‘look, (y/n), i got a 49%!’ he waves a paper in front of your face, which you stare at before lowering your gaze onto your 95%.

but ngl..he really brings out that lil’ bit of sugar in you 

‘well done, noya.’ you choked out feeling your dignity slowly fade in your chest

he’s just so enthusiastic and charming how can you be mean to him 🥺

to his face, at least

as soon as he leaves you beef about him to your friends

‘he is so annoyingly bodacious - audacious! why does he feel the need to show me all of his achievements like i care??? and why does he have to be so cute while doing it???’

‘do you think you maybe have a teeny-tiny crush on him?--’

‘never.’

nishinoya probably asks you out pretty casually like ‘lemme take you bowling this saturday and i can show how good i am at that too!’ he offered with a bright, bold smile

‘sure, whatever.’

‘kay! it’s a date!’

‘wut-’ but before you could question him further, he sped off

nishinoya really likes to fluster and tease you 

you’ll be sitting waiting for him at the park or whatever and he’ll swagger in and shout something like ‘how’s my gorgeous s/o doing today?! i hope you weren’t waiting for me too long!--’

then you’ll have to quickly shush him before everyone with a 7 feet radius is looking at you judgementally 

he also likes to call you the most extra nicknames just to see you blush

‘good morning, my beautiful, divine, radiant god(dess) who i worship every morning of my life!~’ he sung as he waltzed into your classroom to spend lunch with you 

but he only does that bc you are so dismissive of his advances lol

like if you openly adored his kisses and nicknames, he’d probably do them sparingly  

oh and he calls you ‘my hunny bunny’ too - don’t ask why 

Satori Tendō

you gave him your number/snap for a project and he’s one of those ppl that just assumes that y’all are friend now lol

but that wasn’t nessicarily a bad thing bc you thought he was really cool and you were happy that you still got to talk to him even after the project was over 

not that you’d ever admit it tho (╹ڡ╹ )

he’d send you cursed memes at 3AM and you’d reply like ‘mood’  then he’d fall for you 

you’d also have random, deep convos in the middle of the night 

hence he fell for you even harder 

especially bc he basically just shared his whole life story with you 

he’d spill out all his insecurities to you then you’d reply like ‘ok’ then he knew he had to ask you out bc you’re the first person not to have left him on read

so he asked you to meet him in the park and you’d reply ‘no lol  🖕 ‘ 

then he’d just smile at his phone like ‘wow, they’re so in love with me’

he’s just so used to his friends being mean to him jokingly that he can’t even tell if you’re being serious or not

so he goes to the park at the time he put forward, and ofc you’re there even though you said no bc you didn’t want tendō to show up for nothing 🥺

he was ecstatic that you were there and he probably brought you an energy drink or lollipop then asked you out

and ofc you said yes

i mean- you had kinda developed a soft spot for the poor guy 

you’d let him get away with certain things that others couldn’t around you 

for instance, you’d let him borrow your pencils/pens despite usually not allowing others to get ahold of your stuff

but that was just coz like- he’s your trustworthy bf- not some random classmate who had no reason or motive to be kind enough to return your pencils 

also, you’d let him cut in front of you in the lunch line and he did the same for you

oh and please bully anyone who makes fun of him 🙏