#but I'll take it either way x_x

[ghostgirl101]

Being In A Relationship With Feyd-Rautha Would Be Like This...

A/N: Yes yesss, I'm back from the deepest depths of the dead, finals kicked my ass earlier but now its almost october and I'll burn any exam paper I see from this moment onwards 😀 don't even question why I used this gif, it pretty much summarises the whole headcanon lmao🖤so enjoy it and lmk if you want to be added to the taglist thing at the end. Keep in mind that requests are not open currently, as I'm catching up with ones already in my inbox for Dune and other dark fandoms.

Warnings: Kind of dark themes, mid violence.. it's Feyd Rautha, idk what to tell you 😐

Next Week's Fanfic: Headcanons for a love triangle between you, Feyd-Rautha and Paul Atreides 😎😎

☠︎︎• You got yourself into some weird territory with this one 😵‍💫

☠︎︎• If you're expecting any semblance of stability and pure romance, then I'd turn and run for the Dunes to find Paul instead, because this Harkonnen doesn't have an ounce of level sanity in him, and the amount of spiking tension you'll have to cope with on a daily basis is enough to give anyone a literal heart attack 💀💀

☠︎︎• My guesses are that you were introduced to Feyd-Rautha as either a pretty young Bene Gesserit girl chosen to weave her way into his life to continue the bloodline, or he liked the look of you when he was off-world in one instance to look over Spice production with his uncle, and took you back as a trophy because he liked the look of you. So lucky you. 🙃

☠︎︎• This boy is an absolute sadist and an unpredictable unhinged mess, so there's a lot to get used to, and even when you do get used to things, it could all flip and spin just as quickly. It would take a hell of a time to truly understand Feyd-Rautha enough to predict him one hundred per cent and longer to have his trust that you won't run off or try betraying him.

☠︎︎• There's definitely a kind of dangerous allure to him that he uses to his advantage, a smug grin on his face when he enters the arenas, most likely to make kills in your name. It wouldn't be a massive surprise if you became some figure in Giedi Prime to sacrifice the dead to, like some kind of goddess of the kill (ik that sounds dramatic as hell, but i see it happening .-.)

☠︎︎• Feyd-Rautha is absolutely not used to the concept of looking out for anyone other than himself, or feeling anything close to respect and love for anyone other than himself. So the relationship he forces between you and him is a shaky and slow-burning bond that works in its own weird ways and quirks, and adapts to him and him only, so there are a lot of adjustments to be made on your end. Because even though Feyd isn't sensitive in the general sense, he's majorly unpredictable, and one wrong word could set him off. Just, tread carefully in the early days.

☠︎︎• If you want affection in any other way than corpses and bruising hickies, it may take a little while, because he has no idea how to pull that kind of gentleness off, and doesn't necessarily want to either. But if it's something that'll get you to submit to his hold over you more, then he'll come round to it, and when there's absolutely no one else in the area, you might get some actual, genuine passion, though there's always a part of it mixed in with some darker conflict in him.

☠︎︎• If you want attention from him, you've got it anyway. Feyd has his own form of attachment, pretty much an obsession, but it's always tangled in with his desire to dominate and possess. It's a suffocating relationship and tipped-scales dynamic, and the only way you can really get him to see your side of things is by wording it in ways that'll make it sound like it was his idea in the first place, and that the reason is because it'll feel better for him.

☠︎︎• Needless to say, if you're a little firmer and have a dark side to you (i'll make a safe bet that you do if you want this guy x_x) this Harkonnen is a thrill seeker to the extreme, someone always looking to feel something new and raw and insatiable, like the sharpest peaks of ecstasy and adrenaline, so will he try out new stuff with you even though it sounds mental and freaky and dangerous? That's a rhetorical question.

☠︎︎• Despite all the bloodshed and his ruthless havoc in the arenas, taking lives and living for the pain of it, believe it or not, Feyd is actually vulnerable in the least suspecting way. He doesn't have an emotional connection with anyone, because he's an unhinged psycho amongst a crowd of pale unhinged psychos who expect nothing less (and.. have you watched the film?? It's confirmed that this dude has mummy issues, so... i'm just saying, look at this hc's front gif 😏)

☠︎︎• If we're talking romance and affection, just think intense. Intense intense intense, because that's the best way to describe it. His hugs are breathtakingly tight and forcefully smothering, and he doesn't kiss, he full-on makes out with you. Public or not doesn't matter, it's just an opportunity to mark you as his in front of an audience, and he'll gladly perform, so suck up your shyness.

☠︎︎• Thinking of pet names, I see Feyd-Rautha calling you either by just your true first name and having everyone else address you just by your general title, or using other typical nicknames he'd use with satisfied smirks and lingering looks. Maybe his dearest darling, because you're higher than the pets he feeds and used before you (apparently they're called harpies??!? idk what the heck lol) I don't see him saying my love or honey unless he's just being a jackass in an argument, because I'm betting my life savings this boy only eats bitter things, and he sure as hell can't define love like you can.

☠︎︎• Feyd comes across as pretty dominant in everything he does, which is right, and even if it's you questioning him, he'll throw a dangerous fit that escalates within a second no one sees, so, again you have to be clever with the way you word things. You physically and mentally cannot be independent with Feyd-Rautha, because he'll break that spirit right out of your soul. Would he physically hurt you? Not badly, no, but just don't push him, because he'll lash out without a second thought in the moment of impulse.

☠︎︎• Again with the independence, another thing that stops you from getting any is how absolutely suffocatingly obsessive he can get, which turns on his possessiveness. You're essentially an extension of himself, something that's peaceful and pure and perfect in so many ways he'll never understand and will always pull your mind apart to try to. So if any other skulking Harkonnen looking to impress you by challenging Feyd himself or devoting a kill in the arena to you, has immediately chosen the slowest, most humiliating death, that you'll probably be tied down to watch -_-

☠︎︎• And if he can tell in even the smallest way that you're drawn to someone aside from him, there's a chance you'll be kept locked up in his chambers for a month or two with no servants, nothing breathing at all permitted to trespass except him, until he's satisfied and you have him wrapped around your finger again. And that means you can get him to do practically anything if it benefits him and draws you closer, like a kill.. to maybe even destroying a whole planet, it's not impossible for him. Once he has his mind set on something, he's a hunter, he's found his target, and he'll go wild until he destroys it.

☠︎︎• He's protective in the way that he will not let you die, or get hurt in any way by any person other than him. If another Harkonnen draws your blood in the tiniest scratch, or hurts your feelings in some way, Feyd will use that as an excuse to wring their necks. You're his to look at and admire and dress up and be close to and make you feel things, so anyone else daring to step up beside you will get knocked down and fed to his darlings. The only time you'll actually see him being doting and surprisingly, cautiously gentle is when he's healing a wound without the audience of any nurses or outside help, an uncharacteristic and uncomfortable silence in the air as he concentrates and gets you back to rights.

☠︎︎• The moments where he'll allow himself to be truly close to you go unspoken, like in the cold hard nights of Geidi Prime, where he pulls you up from your bed and tugs you down the short dark corridor to dump you in his own instead, with nothing else but the need to feel smotheringly close to someone who understands how his mind works. You'll remind him of his mother, and that's all good, so long as you stay by him and with him always, because if you take the opportunity to turn and run, don't let him catch you in the act. There's a 50/50 chance he'll keep you in his rooms for the rest of the relationship, or just straight-up kill you and take in your memories and mind to possess you that way ._.

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Next Week's Fanfic: Headcanons for a love triangle between you, Feyd-Rautha and Paul Atreides 😎😎 ⊹˚₊‧───────────────────────────────────────────‧₊˚⊹

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[vitaminseetarot]

Pick a Card: New Moon Messages 🌙

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*･ﾟ✧Masterlist | *･ﾟ✧Ko-Fi

Hey folks, I'm back for a brief pick a card reading for this new moon solar eclipse. It's snowing here too much to see the eclipse but I got good pictures from last year to remember by. So I thought I'd do a mini reading on what you may need to know for this moon month. I'll be coming out with another pick a card shortly so stay tuned!

{alsoalso: my blog just turned 2 years old! wowie!}

Pile 1 - Crystal 🖤 Pile 2 - Frost 🤍 Pile 3 - Liquid 💛

Pile 1 - Crystal 🖤

4 of Wands, XVII Star, VII Chariot; Supermoon - Emotions are running high, Retrograde - Review, Venus in Virgo - Discrimination, Limitless: "Know your worth."

Hey pile 1. Despite the usual quietude of new moons, you got the Full Supermoon card! I'm feeling a spark in your pile. I think out of all three, you are the most optimistic when it comes to the next few months after this eclipse. You are ready to engage in something special in your life that will bring expansion into your overall life. What you've been hoping or praying for may come into manifestation after this lunar cycle, and it may rock your world a little bit. This could be a graduation you're looking forward to, or a special event you've been invited to. I'm largely getting "event", that this will involve going somewhere. It will infuse you with a sense of hope and wonder.

With Retrograde, however, there may also be caveats worth looking into. As I'm writing this, we're in a retrograde, but if you're reading this at a different time it could be referencing a closer period of time for you. Retrogrades make us detach from the usual flow of tasks to think things over more thoroughly. With Venus in Virgo, this is a time to look very closely into details. Some of you may be looking into colleges. Even if you got accepted to a dream school, this is a reminder to look more gingerly into the documents you'll be signing. Feeling rushed into doing something is often a sign to refrain from acting in the moment, but during this new moon it would be good to practice precaution either way.

This isn't to say "avoid, don't do, it's bad", like in this example your dream school could very well be your ideal school. But it's important to know what you're getting into instead of believing that the tiny things will work themselves out without intervention. (If you have insurance and you don't want to get on the schools' insurance and end up paying more, you have to actually notify them!! x_X) If you're meeting someone for a date and something seems off, it's okay to reschedule the date to do a little more research or personal reflection. It's okay if you need extra time to mull big decisions right now, because these big decisions may play a big role in your life. Wishing you the best outcome, pile 1!

Pile 2 - Frost 🤍

XXI The World, Ace of Pentacles, 6 of Swords; Balsamic Moon - A Time For Healing, Pisces - Sensitize, Saturn in Aries - Risk, Self-Care: "Spoil yourself in the moonlight."

How's it going, pile 2. Before pulling cards I felt your vibe being sooo chill yet also warm like a cup of mint tea. This is certainly a time to give yourself the spa day and bedtime you deserve. I'm reminded of Atlas while looking at the World card here, like you've been shouldering a heavy burden for a while, and each sign represents a different responsibility or role you've had to take on in recent months. To others, you've had to play as the funny friend, the smart nerd, the dependable devotee, the cool rebel. And this new moon is bringing a time where the masks come off and these temporary illusions can be put to rest.

There's so much you've had on your plate that this time for healing is truly necessary. Spiritually and physically. It's unseen but I'm getting that there could be issues that develop later on if you try to ignore this need. I'm mainly seeing de-stressing methods, finding relaxing activities or eating food that calms your mind and muscles. I have recently found that it's easy to relieve jaw tension by snacking on something crunchy, for example, so a veggie platter may help when you're studying or working in the afternoon. There's also a spiritual component, although the nonspiritual folks in this pile may be more drawn to simple bed rest, meditation, deep art and music, or nature walks. Those here who are more religious would greatly benefit from activities that are nourishing to the soul, like reading your favorite scriptures or attending community gatherings that uplift the spirit.

The action you choose is not as important as the recovery. That is your primary message from the solar eclipse: do not bypass the need for regeneration, and with 6 of Swords, don't be afraid to move on from the masks that are falling apart. You've either passed or will be soon passing a major cycle and so you must have some kind of intermission before moving forward. It's really easy to wing it and say "I'll be fine," but if your body starts showing weird signs, listen to them! Cancel the class, talk to a doctor if need be, and get some sleep! Spring will have plenty in store for you so please be kind and respectful to your boundaries as you carry on. Take care, pile 2.

Pile 3 - Liquid 💛

6 of Cups, Queen of Wands, 5 of Swords; Blue Moon - Believe in the Impossible, Debilitated - Discomfort, Sun in Pisces - Vision, The Moon: "Take time to reflect."

Hello, pile 3. Your pile lunged itself at me as though the cards were super excited to get on with the reading. I'm feeling the urge to just get out of the old winter cave and be seen. The Queen of Wands in the center confirms that for me. You're coming into the new season with a lot of zest and momentum. You may already have an idea you wish to set in motion and can't wait to get started. However, the cards also say that you may currently feel held back in some way from being able to do so.

This sort of energy reminds me of a runner who's waiting for the marathon to start and is jumping around in place unable to contain their own nerves. Or like a flower anxious to come out of the ground even while it's still snowing outside. There's a certain amount of inconvenience or stagnancy you're having to put up with, which may come with some frustration. "When can I get this show on the road!" I hear. Despite this, the new moon's advice here is to step back and look over your future goals with care. The 5 of Swords can be about pushing something down for something else to rise, so it could be that you're being prevented from an unforeseen issue later down the road that could be costly to you. For example, a flower that pushes too fast to grow above the others may suddenly find themselves frozen over, leaving more room for other flowers to succeed in its place. In other words: "check yourself before you wreck yourself!"

The main message is to take it easy and conserve your energy for when it's finally time to bloom. When you're able to reassess your vision of the future to align it more closely with your values, instead of repeating past patterns, you may find that things will progress faster than you think once the marathon actually begins. And you'll be in a better position to handle it. You still have time to figure things out. Don't wear yourself thin before you've even gotten started, pile 3. Keep your energy tank and emotional reserves in check and the solar eclipse will usher in a beautiful and productive new season for you in the months to come. Godspeed, pile 3!

This reading has not been evaluated by the FDA to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease or infection. Please ask your physician before going online.

2025, @VitaminseeTarot ™

[doodledstars]

Where can I post spicy Kuya art lol

Heyo so as you may know, tumblr isn't exactly the best for spicy stuff. And recently, I just discovered Ko-Fi isn't either oops. x_x

Thanks to the community and new people I've met along the way, I've been getting more confident with drawing spice, the problem is I don't really have a site to post them safely. I also don't want to paywall it either like on a Patreon.

The only thing I can think of is on a private blog somewhere else not on tumblr that's password protected. There is one place (and thankfully prevents copy paste function so hopefully that'll deter reposters lol). I will most likely sell the password for a dollar, yup, one dollar is all I ask and you have unlimited view all future spiciness from me. XD

I need an additional step to deter the kids away after all! I won't just be drawing nukani stuff of course, I'll be adding my OCs as well! Only those will be posted.

I'm up for any other options that aren't paywall or take a cut, but if this interests anyone I can get it set up. I totally haven't been drawing spicy Kuya art, def not.

[seraphbliss]

apr. 1 happy april fool's day x_x

march wanted to see me rot and enter spring as nutrients for the newly emerging flora. at times i wish i took the offer. i feel like i keep ruining shit. the month droned on and on and on, and i realized some things. times are changing and so am i. it's better that my expansive friend group has narrowed down to three people—not everyone around me want to see me change. to be honest, i don't know if i'm changing in ways i like, either.

theres a lingering guilt that sits beside me on the bus. i walk home with it, watch it watch me from my window. no conflict started this month had a resolution. my friend updates me on people i've lost. i feel like a unwilling voyeur. i know why she does it, but it feels like the hour after i scrutinize my face: flakey, bleeding scabs that are painful to look at, worse to touch. it's my fault she does it. had i not fell out with those people she wouldn't want to tell me about their seemingly loser-esque lives. but it doesn't bring me peace. instead, i feel confused and even hypocritical. it's not like i feel too good at the moment, either. i'll never pretend to be holier than thou when it comes to drama. i hate speaking in those terms. i don't throw stones and hide my hand. in fact, i will tell you when i'm throwing the stone and how hard. i'm pro confrontation because i'm pro let's get this shit over with. but that's not happening at the moment. i think it's time that i stop this entire mess from sprawling further than what it already has. other people that i care about, that had nothing to do with the initial conflict, are negatively impacted by it, and for that i feel responsible. this morning i sit across from someone i know i need to stop being friends with and smile and wave. i'm acting like one of the things i hate the most: a coward. a wise victoria walker once said, "it hurts now to smile, it hurts more to breathe. it makes me so angry, all i do is grit my teeth."

i found my dad's facebook, and i am like him, i guess. there's something to be said about how i look most like him when i'm smiling hard. i'm in an odd spot in my transition where i pass online and nowhere else. i hope that in auckland i can medically transition without many social or emotional hiccups. i'm giving up a lot by going. honestly, i'm giving up everything that i wanted to keep and the remainder is what i've been trying to get away from for so long. five months before i'm eighteen when i'll be starting uni, and after, i'll be on my own. in those five months, i'll be in this weird limbo still with my mom. i don't think it's fair that i still have to play pretend while everything in my life moves on, just to appease my mom. its fucked that i have to, since my conditional offer requires that she be there until i'm an adult. i mean it when i say all i do is take shit on the chin. it's just annoying to deal with at this point. when people tell you who they are, believe them. this goes both ways.

i quit my job saturday. i feel good about this even though i'll miss my coworkers and the environment. i need money for the summer. my birthday is in july, and i plan to make the most of this extended vacation before college. i don't want to grow up, in all honesty. i say that, ignoring that i already have. i take on an extended amount of responsibilities for someone my age. i'm probably well off for it, but damn does it suck to be so disillusioned so young. so, my summer break will be real nostalgic. movie marathons with my grandma, super soakers, crackly nail polish. i owe it to myself to enjoy it without guilt. i expect to have several sd cards full of my memories captured in my digicam.

getting better at capturing likeness. i accidentally happened upon creating a self portrait. i look good as a man and it shows. i do keep up with my appearance to an obsessive extent at times, which leads to all the gross acne scars and scabs i have on my skin. if only i were a creature of habit instead of mania—i could just do my skincare routine instead of picking at my face until it bleeds. all for the sake of aurafarming. sunday night i went buck wild trying to capture my image in video. i think the reason i had such a hard time was because i didn't have vine or musically as a kid, and didn't post myself during the short time that i had tiktok two years ago. i can't say i'm unnatural in front of cameras, because i will take many pictures of myself pretty frequently. i'm being reminded of when i was punished by my dad for having a lot of selfies and being called conceited for it. i know i'm vain, but i still find that hilarious. it was not funny at the time, though.

i'm still over dating and relationships but i will always be an attention whore. the huzz luv tanz but not enough to really care that much. most people are just imagining who they want me to be so i'm disengaged from the start. roster so dry i'm disgusted by everyone on it (1.5 persons). thankful that i'm over that one guy from last october. it's true, you really do just realize you've moved on while getting ready for work one day several months removed.

looking forward to lots of music this month. definitely 2hollis getting the first listen on friday. waiting patiently for unmusique, pinkpantheress mixtape too. i'm going to buy my bôa ticket towards the end of the month. starting my new side job at the racetrack, which i'm actually excited for. i've always been vaguely interested in racing and cars from an aesthetic standpoint. the technical aspects seem too confusing for me to get into it at this point. maybe that will change soon. i still haven't gotten that macbook—ebayK i will be winning a bid this month even if i need to threaten someone to do so. i have therapy for the first time in about three years today. i'll probably begin to talk about those sessions here. despite the absolute bullshit that was march, i think april will look better for me.

[midfight-artchive]

Hello!! It's been a while and I feel like I should explain why I've been gone for so long despite the blog working on a queue system. The short answer is mental health stuff, the long answer is below.

What's important is that the blog will now officially be on hiatus until further notice. When I come back, I'm going to overhaul how I do things behind the scenes that will hopefully bring more of the archive to you without tiring me out as much. Thank you for understanding, and again a more full explanation is below.

I've been going through probably the worst mental state I've ever been in lately. Nothing to do with the blog itself thankfully, I'm very passionate about this blog and MFM as a whole to this day, but the circumstances I'm currently in make it difficult to run this blog.

You know the saying "it gets worse before it gets better?" I'm basically going through that, fully realizing my traumas and really putting myself under a microscope to pick out what needs to be healed and improved. Things are looking up for me overall, but the amount of mental strain and exhaustion I'm experiencing can't be understated either. (Not to mention the fact that I'm still in the situation that gave me this trauma in the first place, so healing is a little difficult when I'm being retraumatized pretty much constantly... x_x) Said exhaustion makes it very hard to even fill the queue for this blog, let alone have the energy to answer asks or even tag sometimes. It's rough! This blog isn't demanding by any means and it's still too much to even think about. (And I have thought about it a lot!!! I've wanted to come back numerous times but didn't because of the constant fatigue I've been feeling.)

Part of that is because I'm neurodivergent, though, and MFM hasn't been a hyperfixation of mine for YEARS. In fact, I haven't had a solid hyperfixation since about...2019-2020? Since then I've been coasting along on special interests and even my focus on those have lasted shorter and shorter the longer time has gone on. I started this blog way after MFM was in my brainspace full time, which is why it took over a year to even set up. I felt that the premise was more important than my brain's shenanigans, though, so I pushed through and tried my best to keep it up. The sad truth is that I don't think about MFM as much as I used to, and when I do think of them these days it's more of a "damn, I really miss them...." for a few minutes before my brain goes back to whatever it's currently grabbed hold of. It's not my choice, as many people with hyperfixations know, and trust me when I say that if I could keep them in my focus long enough to keep this blog running I would in a heartbeat. The fact that this is comorbid with depression really means I have to scrap for whatever energy I can, and that means focusing on things that actively bring me joy just so I can have enough energy to get out of bed, meaning even a fun side project isn't as possible as I previously thought.

HOWEVER, NOT ALL HOPE IS LOST!!! I've started medication and as I've said, I'm working to better myself. This blog going on the backburner is me taking a break, NOT a cancellation, and when I come back I promise to be better about not disappearing for random stretches of time. :P I can't say exactly when I'll feel well enough to pick this blog back up, but it absolutely will happen.

Thank you all so much for the positive reception to this blog, and I'm looking forward to continue archiving for you all!!

[jollyreginaldrancher]

Yellowjackets season 3 episode 8 liveblogging

MistyNat save me

FLASHBACK?

GHOST!JACKIE?

Oh we are eating tonight, fellas

Oh I NOTICED THAT! She's scanning various body parts and HOT CHOCOLATEY MILK MIXTURE! I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING! *also ears, I noticed

lol she made ghost!Jackie feel bad

"Is this really what my life is gonna look like" no, worse

is this a dream adult Shauna is having or a memory of a dream teen Shauna had?

That line about them being drawn to the light though.. Was that a hint that Shauna lit the cabin on fire? Is this what we're supposed to be thinking now?

Anyway, I guess we'll find out if so and so plays blah blah blah soon. Now maybe even. Usually they drag shit out forever, so I wonder if they'll actually give us some answers straight off the bat here.

I'm seeing a backpack. And kids drawings. This woman has a family. Wonder if that will hamper Shauna's plans.

Oh lmao I guess it IS Alex?

And she's gay

Shauna you can't kill her, she's one of your peoples!

MELISSA

I KNEW iT!

THE FUUUUUUCK?

Do we think Shauna's pissed or jealous or both?

This was cute though. Melissa already looks more well adjusted than any of the other yellowjackets. She'll probably go downhill and shit from here but like, yeah. I mean she called her Kelly, so presumably she changed her name, faked her death Travis style or something.

Interesting development though.

lol she got her ass with that "how about we both put the knives down, we're not in high school anymore" bs

Wait

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

SHE MARRIED THE DAUGHTER OF- SHE MARRIED HANNAH'S DAUGHTER? ALEX? THAT WAS ALEX? AND SHE WAS KELLY!?

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

Misty, I love you, never change.

*Continues to be in denial about Van dying, Taissa style*

I've NEVER seen Tai yell at Misty before and lose her shit like this.

Oh Taissa is locking IN

Misty noooooo!

Tell me they didn't leave her all night long.

Fuck everybody and their aunts

Don't worry Misty, I'll save you

Aww her glasses cracked

It wasn't by Natalie's betrayal but it was by betrayal nonetheless (to me anyway)

and her nose is bleeding.

Just come into my arms Misty, I'll take care of you. :'3

^ Me and Natalie and our daughters Misty and Lottie or whatever

Okay so Travis and Akilah aren't going back with the archer guy, they want him to lead them out. So my guess is he probably overpowers Travis, gets killed in the process and takes Akilah out too, cause there's no way they're getting out alive. Either way Travis is definitely gonna have Akilah's blood on his hands by the end of the season. I've said it before and I'll say it again.

I'm glad he told her the truth and all, but this guy for sure cannot get them home, he's full of shit, and probably a grifted who killed their original guide and took his shit and is on the lam, running from the cops, the scars a memory of some past misadventure or some shit.

Akilah for sure bought into Lottie's stuff though, I saw her touching up her lil purple (HELIOTROPE I MEAN) flower. She's not sold. Or at least she's reserved about him. Who would blame her though.

The whole setup is sooooooooo off though

Honestly imagine being a teenage black girl being asked to trust and follow two white guys off into the woods, all alone, and ditch all the other girls in your group to do so. I'm so scared for Akilah

I know they wont go the sexual assault route in this show, but still the way I would have been shitting my pants? Even if they don't assault her, the very real threat of death is there. And being forced to abandon all the other girls in the group? Travis has no brain at all tbh. Risk your own life all you want but don't take my baby girl Akilah with you.

Oh I love my clever girl

Hansel and Gretel that shit

MISTY!

You ALSO CLEVER GIRL!

GO Save my baby Akilah.

I feel bad cause Misty probably thinks they're going back to their shelter and she's in for like the hike of her life. She's got those little legs too X_X

I got so immersed I forgot to comment during this whole scene

a lot of notes

the jackers were national news, their parents looked for months, but presumably due to the storm and the flight plan changing they were looking elsewhere (600 miles north of the original path I believe they said they were)

the scene was kinda funny with everyone talking over one another and Shauna fighting with Natalie for control

Poor Natalie sounds so upset. Shauna angry. Melissa wants all the beef with her rn.

Hannah trying to glaze up the yjs. Tai trying to act humble. Van like 'oh this old thing? Yeah, my boo built this.'

Misty coming in CLUTCH!

I thought she would have followed them, not come back to get the gang. They'll probably save Travis's ass but Akilah's gonna be gone.

Tai sitting down next to Hannah like "glaze me more about the huts. I built them myself you know. Out of real sticks and dirt. Yeah I know all about dirt. Ate the crap out of it in the first season."

Why are we getting a scene of the Joels and Callie and Jeff right now though? What the hell do they have to do with everything? Bfr. You guys need to stop asking for more Jeff and shit, this is annoying.

At least we're getting some Misty to dull the cringe and boredom of dealing with Jeff. Still though.

Love that she kept Van and Taissa's privacy and didn't tell Jeff Van was sick.

Misty's still investigating Lottie's death. Almost forgot about it for a moment. With the excitement of Melissa and all. Only time I wanna see Jeff is when he walks into his bedroom with a salad and catches Shauna and Melissa there.

Misty hanging up on Jeff. Tell me teen Misty would have ever thought little old her would be hanging up on cool Jock guy Jeff whateverhislastnameis

MIsty got that man HEATED though XD lmao

Lmao she faked her death Alison DiLaurentis styyyyyyyllle

"are you still in love with me?" Shauna, babe, your hubris is almost as big as your yeeties.

"Honestly I never was" SHOTS FIRED

She really dumped Shauna Travis style

"After we got back I was no longer one of you and you scared the absolute shit out of me"

shit they DID do stuff when they got back. Fuck. How the fuck they get away with it? Did they go back? i'm so confused...

Melissa DID have a wholesome ass life :'3 I think I'm lowkey starting to like her now. At least her adult self. Nah, teen self too. This episode is very redemptive.

Shauna pulled out that dom mommy shit. fuck I can't lie I'd sit too.

Akilah turned the tables on them

AKILAH YOU BOSS

Travis will turn coat every which way why the fuck did Natalie ever even look at him? stg

Akilah saved Travis's ass

Natalie taking charge again. She said Shauna you can pretend to be boss later, the big boys are talking.

So they're six days from the rescue point/rescue/help/etc. Check out tbh. Walking 8 hours a day for 6 days, at what? 2 miles per hour? 96 miles. They said the hikers were lost 100 miles from where they found the yellowjackets? Something like that... They were really relatively close to being rescued the whole time, just didn't know how far and in what direction. If Taissa's expedition didn't end so catastrophically bad...

also I just remembered I did a character ai where my character ran off from the group after a thing happened and eventually found help and shit and it's nice to maybe have that validation that it was kinda possible. Completely random tangent but yeah.

Shauna remembered she wants to be leader and tried to object but like you're just gonna bark the same orders atp who cares, Shauna?

Misty raises a good point. I think a good way to ensure their cooperation is not to threaten them or make them bury the body, but rather, you know, give him a pyre so there's NO body and no way of knowing what happened.

Same as coach Ben's body. Say they didn't want to risk attracting predators or for disease purposes, they burned the bodies after a while. Would explain Jackie's.

Melissa raising good points.

Shauna really said that was an intentional community. Honey, you drank the kool-aid, didn't you?

I was right about Natalie's death spurring this on.

Barbara is an astrology girlie, isn't she?

Honestly checks out cause Melissa WOULD be dumb enough to blow her cover and fake identity for closure and stuff and risk her own life and the life of her loved ones by reaching out to her ex tbh

Seeing that hat so close to Melissa but not on her head. At least the therapy for her hat addiction is working a little.

Shauna: You're some evil genius! You killed Lottie! You tried to kill me!

Melissa, three states away and twelve chapters behind: Lottie's dead too?

I love how much this season showcases that MISTY IS THE NORMAL ONE.

Tai needs other Tai but Van banished her to the shadow realm. Damn.

This scene's so whimsical. Mari with the slurpee. Misty with the... oh wow we just saw so much of Misty's ass right now. Misty the autistic noodle day-dreaming of that 3ply TP. Van sleeping on essentially a cloud. I dunno dude, Lottie's wilding out though and she's already taken one of them out. Imagine she makes Akilah take out Kodiak and Hannah or whatever.

Aww not Tai pulling away

I'm actually gonna cry

like I knew she was gonna pussy out but not this quick

Taissa makes many good points though.

Alright, here's what they have to do: They ALL need to marry each other so they can't testify against one another in court.

Just imagine. If I was there, I could have been MRS *jollylastname* Scatorccio.

Oh shit, is TAI gonna lock in and do it?

MAN WITH NO EYES, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?

Yeah if he's a Shinigami/death portent like I believe he is, or at least ushers other Tai or whatever, and that's her now. Yeah, bye Kodiak. I'd say it was nice knowing you but that's not true, I'd be lying.

Ooooh Melissa's being so fucking normal!

Shauna what the fuck even was that?

Shauna giving toxic artsy boyfriend like no one's ever done before

Apology hat was kinda sweet though ngl

oooh it's that bug!

GIRL I SAW YOUR ADULT SELF YOU DEFINITELY USED THAT GYM MEMBERSHIP!

Shauna. Shauna killed him. For sure. Shauna and Taissa.

is this what's gonna separate them into clans? Killing this guy?

Tai and Shauna with this group that wants to stay, including Lottie, and Van lowkey, and Misty and Nat either splintering off with Travis and Mari and stuff because they're upset because of what they did? I feel though that if this is what separates them, they wouldn't get back together again. Plus it's too late in the season for them to start another coup. Like it's too late in the year I mean for them to break off from the group and start over and make huts and shit before winter.

Winter is probably gonna be the end of this season, and then next season all winter, and then one more in the spring summer months, assuming they let the teen timeline go that long pre-rescue.

Anyway. Seems the memory is either mixing with this memory or the memory of the grocery store is a dream she had during the teen timeline that she's remembering in the adult timeline or idk

Melissa being lowkey bbgirl

Shauna: I'm not insane

Melissa:

Anyway, Melissa's serving cunt

jeff is being a pathetic malewife, what else is new?

So Jeff and Callie and I are in aggreeance. No one is after Shauna. Which makes me change my mind and now believe Shauna. Someone is definitely after SHauna.

Oooh Wonderwall.

And the Sadeckis are going home.

Do we think Gen's still alive then? This is a two woman operation?

What if "Alex" is Gen and they're playing a long con.

Alex does look pretty Gen-ish.

They really said "anyway, here's wonderwall" with this one

The teens are so cute though omg.

Van looks so proud and happy.

Nat yapping it up, Shauna and bottles. Idk. They're all doing stuff together and it's cute. Misty's stirring the pot. The girls with their furs, etc. So cute. They're so happy. So cute. I'm gonna miss this when it's gone in like 5.7 seconds.

Melissa's a quarter pounder girl. Gen a Big Mac girlie. Gen knows what's up. Wait, no, you can't end with the fries Gen, cause the fries will get cold. Amateurs.

Akilah!

Akilah's such a cutie, I can't even be mad at her ngl.

I wonder what they're gonna do with the animals. I'm imagining them tugging them along, taking them to the border and setting them free or bringing them home. Like imagine Akilah on an airplane holding her comfort goat, or Travis with a duck, Misty and a bird of some sort, Nat and a lil goat kid or whatever.

Like they wouldn't set them loose right? In case something happened. They'd need them if shit hit the fan. It's not like they'd kill them or some shit now that they think they don't need them anymore. Right?

Oh, fuck, nevermind.

Lottie? Was it Lottie? Or is she just always covered in blood now?

It was hot the first time ngl but now she's just retreading. Get a new look Lottie. Try soap chic or nail-brush boutique.

Oh no she's seeing stuff. All that cave-gas exposure is fucking her up.

I know Akilah still believes in that stuff or she wouldn't have all those reservations. I'm guessing Lottie is going in on this plan to keep them there, possibly helping out Shauna and Taissa. Either way I always knew she'd be on wilderness/stay/Shauna's side if they split. Like it's pretty much a given she's alligning with Shauna regardless. We all saw her last season.

Natalie's back on the plane. Is she gathering Jackie's bones up to take her home with them? If she does I WILL cry.

Oh, no she's saying goodbye to coach. Again Misty's not invited. Fuck you, again, for that, Nat.

"I'm sorry you didn't make it to this moment" And whose fault is that?

Footsteps outside? Is it that moose again? No it died didn't it?

Nevermind, I guess Natalie bought into that shit more than she says she did.

Lol I love that at the hospital they still think Tai's Van's wife.

Oooooh the Tais are talking to each other. Never seen that before.

Lowkey other Tai serving. Feel bad for Tai though.

Natalie... you can take the girl out of New Jersey...

Lottie I did not expect this from tbh. Like I did not expect her to dissent so openly.

Oooh she tried to tell them. Without telling them. She knows, deep down, but ugh it's so frustrating because it's on the tip of her tongue but... she wont let it out.

Lmao though, Natalie's still leader.

And a shit one at that.

Why would you leave Lottie alone? Genuinely what the fuck?

Shauna staying with Lottie. I was right! And Tai! Right again! The order is wrong but the meat of it is right. The gang's splitting up. And I was even right about the split too. Van I don't see splitting with Tai but honestly she really wanted to go home so who knows, it might be an even split here. With Van half wanting to stay half wanting to go.

Natalie giving... not sure what but she's giving the dickens out of it

I'm lowkey proud of my little baby Natalie though. Like she's usually the one with the moral compass trying to keep people from being frozen out etc, and now that compass is well and truly broken and she's turned into adult Nat who is self serving and only doing what she wants and what's easier for her.

Ooooh Shauna spoke up. She says 'you are prying the antler crown off my cold dead head'

Lowkey (HIGHKEY) scary, Shauna, right now.

Like she's looking for all the beef with Nat.

Jeff is wigging out

He's going full boomer mode

on GOD not the Joels AGAIN

yey he got a win and all but come ON who cares?

This is the yellowjackets, not the Jeff Sadecki show. We're missing out on teen timeline or adult timeline Yellowjackets so we can stroke Jeff's ego. Great. Thanks.

Oh look he said the codeword. Boring. Shauna's entire fucking motivation apparently this season. Boredom.

Melissa calling out Shauna I am COMPLETELY on board with.

Of course I don't believe her about Lottie though. That was where she lost me. I don't know if she's involved but it sure as fuck looks like it now.

Just saw that kitchy sign hanging over the kitchen and you know what? You're right, Shauna, kill her now.

Melissa IS serving all the cunt right now though.

Shouldn't have tried to pull that fast one on Shauna bro

Like I knew you were a shady cunt but yeah, definitely Melissa, being this dumb

Okay see now you got your ass beat the fuck up and handed to you

Shauna's been going to this underground fight club for years, your gym membership did NOT prepare you to take this type of heat

I'm sooooooo worried for Nat next ep when Shauna beats the everloving fuck out of her

jesus fuck she's gonna twist her like a pretzel

anyway baack to the present

and she just break her fucking arm?

Hold up she is beating the SHIT OUT OF HER

Melissa got her own back a little with that headbutt but bro's a goner.

Wait did she just?

WHAT THE FUCK SHAUNA?

NO!

SHAUNA! NO! STOP! BAD SHAUNA!

SHAUNA!

SHAUNA, WHAT THE CUFK SHAUNAAAAA?

LIKE WHEN SHE PARTED HER LEGS LIKE THAT I WAS LIKE

BUT THEN SHE JUST!!!!!!

SHAUNA

WHAT THE FUCK?

[brie-draws]

hi! do you happen to have any tips/advice for creating pixel art? i'm a huge fan of your work and have always wanted to do pixel art myself but i've found it pretty difficult to understand x_x

Hihi!!! Giving advice is hard because I kind of live by the "fuck it, we ball" way of life but I'll try my best!!!

Not necessary in all cases but I think page sizing is important!! I used to draw on like 3000x3000 canvases now I think I only reach that with refs... I think in general it's easier on smaller canvases, and if you need to size up for posting sake, Photoshop can do it [or I think there's sites that can as well?]. If you're wanting to do certain things [icons/icos, rpgm assets, whatever], they do tend to fit into certain constraints so thats important!! Similarly, there's nothing wrong with drawing something on a 1000x1000 canvas and then scaling down the image to 100x100 and lining over it!!

I tend to sketch with non-pixel brushes first unless I'm lazy, just because I feel it makes it easier!!

A small thing that I'm trying to take heed of too is going back over artwork and deleting some pixels to make the lines less "clumpy" (ofc, it depends on style too! I like thin lines usually though, especially on things that are 48x48 to maximize space!!)

I draw (mainly) in Sai and MediBang (for mobile). Things like MediBang and CSP also have downloadable brushes, which for things like screentoning I find important!! [Usually, I'll draw in MediBang or Sai, edit further in CSP]. For Sai, I just use the standard Binary brush and an edited version as an eraser:

For MediBang, I just go into settings and check "Turn off anti-aliasing" and use the normal pen brush and eraser; Only word of advice though it it does create some not fully solid pixels, but you can either go over them or duplicate the image a whole bunch and then combine the layers.

As for further stuff I think it's also just important to look at things you like!! What started me into pixel art was playing a lot of rpgmaker games [Ib, Yume Nikki, Mad Father, The Witch's House, ectect] Now I also like things like the art of older systems and games, like TokiMeki Memorial 1994 has some beautiful artwork:

And the pixel sprites in all the BlazBlue games has been really inspirational in the last couple of years for me as well!!!

I hope this helps in some capacity 'w'999!!! For me, I think experimenting and playing around with stuff is the most important and having fun!!! [Which is why I'm so inconsistent bc it's just fun to try new things n see what sticks, what you like, can improve on, ectect!!!]

[sketching-shark]

Hello! Are you the one who stated Ao Lie/Bai Longma's story is one of a Palace drama scandal? Why is that so? And why is Zhu Bajie's pre-fall story is stated to be a failed romcom, in your opinion? Have a good month! Eat your fruits and vegetables. Have you seen my previous asks mentioning Journey to the South?

Hmmmmm maybe? At least I don't remember doing so...I think I do remember hearing how that's a pretty popular move for retellings that actually pay more attention to the dragon prince/horse thouhg lol. If memory serves correctly it's stated in the og classic that he was brutally tortured before going on the journey for having accidentally started a fire in the dragon king's palace that destroyed a pearl, and I think in the 1986 retelling at least that fire was partially the result of a scheme between Bai Longma's fiancee and her lover...in either case I do think it's understandable that Bai Longma, as a literal dragon prince, would be ripe for being given a palace drama scandal backstory haha. As for Zhu Bajie, I've never actually heard his story described as a failed rom-com! But if so, I'm guessing that's due to Marshal Tianpeng shooting his shot with Chang'e in a presumably gross way and then not only getting rejected but being turned into a literal pig yaoguai & bonked with a mallet like a million times. "Men are pigs" made literal lmao.

And I have! And let me take this opportunity to offer a mass apology to everyone who's messages I've haven't gotten to yet (X_X). Life's been busy and I want to give them proper attention, so I'll do my best to get them answered soon.

[defense-witches-archives]

Defense Witches Past World 2 - (Easy Method)

Welp writing the Memu method tutorials was complicated x_x so I'm really grateful this method exists as well :D this method is a lot easier and more accessible for everyone.

Though... If you want to try the memu method feel free it offers something this method doesn't

Memu Method (Part 1) (Part 2)

This method can be found towards the bottom of this particular post on Reddit

Credits and special thanks to NoAdagio1264 for providing the data file and to XORGX11xCharlsAtro for taking the data and creating an APK with the data preinstalled so you progess through the worlds without disruptions :D

Testing this out before posting this, I wanted to see how far I could make it before getting a game over. I totally wasn't stalling on studying for midterms

World 1 was a breeze :D however, normally, you can play through World 1 without any issues. World 2, however, was the real test.... Moment of truth...

I was able to beat and enter World 2 with no issues :D Wanting to make sure though I continued through World 2 got Chiara and got to World 3

That being said, this is where I got my game over >_< But yes you can play past World 2 and beyond. I'm not sure how the mad lad did it but I'm really happy this method exists, significantly easier than the Memu method and provides the vanilla experience we are all familiar with

The link to the APK can be found in this comment however I'll provide it here as well

To make this work simply install the app and enjoy. :D

Forewarning though since the game hasn't had updates (the app warns you about the app being made for older versions of Android) and is out of service, some things either need a workaround, don't work properly, freeze your game, or crash your game if you interact

The game over I got above stays frozen like that since it wants to pull up the Flare Ticket Menu but can't since the game doesn't have service to solve click the pause button and either pick restart or world select

Can't buy crystals for the crystal witches obviously no services (but there is another way look above wink wink)

The manga and hint is a hit or miss where sometimes it loads sometimes it will show a black screen or just show the top boarder (though the x button still works)

DO NOT click the bingo for Super Daisy (froze and crashed my game at least)

mighty witches, power up, rewind tickets, and flare tickets do not work

full power works however doesn't recharge on it own anymore, the only way to refill is to level up the witches (+1 per level up)

[gamebunny-advance]

Merch Poll 1

Well, more than 1 person has asked about making the keychains (thanks, y'all flatter me way too much ;_;), so I'll go ahead and start making some polls about this.

This first one is going to be about potential characters, and the next one is gonna be style. I want to try a version of the idea where there's a real background instead of just free floating, but I'd need to draw that first before I can ask y'all about it.

I'm sorry to take this poll offsite, but tumblr only allows up to 10 options per poll, so listing each individual 1010 would already take up half the slots X_X.

I've included every boss, B2J, and Kliff, and I've also allowed for multiple votes, so you can vote for up to 2 characters.

I'll make more prototypes of the top 2 characters in either a week, or when it looks like the poll isn't gonna get more votes, whichever comes first.

[blackcatanna]

I'm still loving Baldur's Gate 3 (I haven't written much about it because I don't want to spread spoilers but I wanted to make that clear since I am about to RANT again) BUT there's something that's been bugging me about the game for a while.

The devs published guidelines saying that you should long rest as much as possible to avoid bugs, which makes sense since A LOT of important events trigger when you long rest and they can START STACKING UP if you don't take rests often enough and I'm starting to think I missed a Shadowheart romance scene in Act 2 (WHICH IS REALLY FUCKING ANNOYING OF TRUE BECAUSE I'M NOT PLAYING THIS 100+ HOURS GAME AGAIN ROMANCING THE SAME CHARACTER JUST TO GET ONE SCENE).

So, THE DEVS tell you this, which I guess is helpful. MEANWHILE, the GAME is constantly hurrying you along, implying that you (and often various others) will meet some horrible fate if you don't do x quest NOW. SO, I DON'T WANT TO TAKE FUCKING LONG RESTS DO I???

I wouldn't mind if these were idle threats for narrative flavour BUT THEY'RE FUCKING NOT. CERTAIN QUESTS WILL FAIL OR TRIGGER SOMETHING HORRID IF YOU LONG REST BEFORE FINISHING THEM, WHICH IS A COOL THING BUT THE GAME DOESN'T FUCKING TELL YOU WHICH ONES SO I'M CONSTANTLY STRESSED OUT, TORN BETWEEN RESTING ENOUGH TO GET ALL THE SPECIAL CAMP CONTENT AND GUESSING WHICH THREATS ARE IDLE AND WHICH WILL ACTUALLY FUCK ME UP IF I REST NOW.

There's also the stress of worrying over proceeding through the game when it warns you that you might fail some quests if you go to a certain location but, again, you have to GUESS which ones and it's fucking annoying when you guess wrong and fail a quest in a location you're still due to head to.

I'm really impressed by what the team has done but I wish they had allowed for us to get through more content per night rather than letting it stack up and stressing me out. Like, I arranged my first date with Shadowheart but then it took ages to trigger because there was other stuff going on every night and I started to worry more that it was bugged than actually sitting back and enjoying the game. I haven't got another romance scene with her yet AT ALL (I'm part way through Act 3) despite her dialogue making it very clear that we're in a relationship... and I don't know why but it might be because of this... and that's really annoying if so.

I'm sure my next playthrough will be less stressful because I'll have a better handle on when things trigger but right now it's stressing me out. It's the inconsistency I find difficult. When everything is described as an imminent threat requiring my immediate attention, which ones are just crying wolf and which are actually serious??? I wish the game either punished me consistently (rather than just specific quests) for taking long rests and giving enemies more time for evil shit or did away with that altogether.

Maybe it'll turn out once we've all played the game that it's only one or two quests we need to keep an eye on time-wise and then I can finally relax and spam long rests until I've juiced all the delicious narrative I can out of my companions X_X

[creaturefeaster]

El Ganso ramble time

I've been planting his roots into the core of the story recently as I've really started to polish his character a bit........ and so I wanted to talk about him. Also because there's been some rising request in my inbox to talk about him. So I wanna talk about his first several weeks in the physical realm especially!!!

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While all mime's true consciousness are interlinked, and they inherently are at least aware of each other's existence, El Ganso is one of the few mimes in the main cast that doesn't start out with any close ties to the others. He is a neutral wanderer with no initial direction.

He crashes in the middle of nowhere in the desert, shortly thereafter finding Maggie who seems lost, scared, and confused. Decently natured and moved by her turmoil, he stays by her side as they travel the land together.

After a day or two of wandering, and Maggie already having a connection to TyV & Chickenstab who she can sense are not all that far away, El Ganso aids in her gradual gravitation towards Lystrike. They're both really kinda slow so they're still out together alone for a little while longer, but they make it eventually.

He's happy to get her there, and he sticks around the pleasant company, but it wouldn't be too long after his arrival that TyV loses his eye, causing great upset to the aformentioned pleasantry. This wave of emotion again triggers El Ganso to try and make things right, and effectively becomes a(n emotionally) hired gun for TyV. It's around this point he starts learning what he believes to be his true calling, which is to just. Help the wronged, by any means necessary.

So he gets in kerfuffles with the Lystrike trio for a bit as he helps exact revenge for TyV. He manages what he manages, going all out but getting his heart strings tugged by the trio's fear & emotion, so rather than outright hunt down Leon (the one who destroyed TyV's eye), he just makes sure Leon's loss is equal to that of TyV's. TyV is all about equilibrium, and kind of gets El Ganso on that kick too.

After TyV's lust for vengence is quenched, El Ganso chooses to stick around the general Lystrike area, which is a hotspot for a lot of the main mimes. He picks up small jobs from a lot of them, ones that he thinks are fair and justified. Many are not vengeful, but instead other jobs like scout & retrievals, menial labor, or settling petty squabbles.

When mimes like Weepy and Holly start to come around though, with drama in the area thickening, he's caught in the middle of a lot of emotion that starts weighing on him. wow he's like an empath or smth. sorry just clicked in my head. Anyway. He wants to help so many of his peers, but many of them don't actually have rational reasoning nor the moral justification for their drama. Or rather, nobody really feels wronged in a way that El Ganso can help fix, which only makes him more stressed out x_x

But-- and here's where you Atrox & El Ganso fans may be pleased-- during a particularly heated get together of many a mime, Calamea causes some serious issues for Atrox, to which El Ganso feels more than justified in dealing with. That'd be the comic, which I'll drop below this paragraph as a reminder, taking place.

It's a little more indepth than that, that'd be the tail end of it all. But having done some right, settling his nerves a bit, he and Atrox abscond for breather from the stress for a bit. Kind of enrages Calamea, but she's too fearful of El Ganso for the time being to get too close to either of them. Weight off Atrox's shoulders for sure!

After turmoil has settled down a bit, El Ganso would decide to part ways with Lystrike so that he may continue to travel the lands and help out who he can along the way. He sticks around in the greater desert/aridecic area for a while, just because he likes the scenery & the peace it brings him. So he sees his new friends a few more times here and there.

The thing that prompts him to expand his horizons though, would be him crossing paths with an upset Hannah, who just lost her van, all possessions and memories gone with it.

El Ganso, as one could expect, is moved by her upset and starts out on a new mission to make things right for the duly wronged. Not knowing the whereabouts of the stolen van past a vague, last-known location of theft, he sets out far and wide to search for the thieves and enact justice.

...

Of course, while he's dedicated to his calling in this new world, he does take time to relax now and then, and enjoy what reality has to offer. Creativity and storytelling, & spending time with the friends he's acquired throughout his missions. annnnnd; An appropriately timed rabbit trail, on the subject of friends....

At first, he hangs out with Rede and Chickenstab for a brief moment in time, but really doesn't end up vibing well with Rede. El Ganso can have his tough guy moments but like. it's like trying to hang out with mime beavis and butt head for him. it's just too fuckin much sometimes. Cstab can be fine on his own but it's rare to see him without Rede.

Maggie, TyV, and Uppsulka are like family to him, and they're probably the ones he hangs out with the most. He enjoys their company, though with their very grounded lifestyle against his wanderlusty ways, he's often the one that has to go out of his way to hang out, never the other way around.

The drama club-- AKA Holly, Atrox, and Weepy (and TyV but we already talked about him shh)-- while not really a group El Ganso seeks out, is really good at pulling him in. From hang outs to arguments to sob parties, if they're nearby he's often drawn into it.

He isn't a fan of Holly like, at all, but Holly being so stuck up his own ass never really realises this and treats El Ganso like a near and dear friend, in the same plastic way he does with many of his...... lesser friends.

He thinks Weepy is a fine mime, and they get along perfectly fine, but her intense emotional reactions towards... everything, often leaves him overwhelmed. There is a mutual level of respect between them, but very different outlooks on life.

Atrox would be the easiest to get along with between the three. While he can be a bit depressive and dramatic, El Ganso understands its roots. And, because of his lemme-fix-it-fer-ya attitude, he actually has the most fun around Atrox of the three. Because he gets to wrangle up issues that Atrox can't deal with by himself, and they're tangible and rational, and he likes doing things for others in distress. Yeehaw!

He also gets along great with Bonnie and Tim specifically. Tim, who's a natural at being a good and honest friend, can pull a lot of good laughs out of El Ganso and amuse him in a way few other living beings can. And with Bonnie, there's a high level of respect between their nomadic lifestyles, and hardships faced. They are two very good story tellers, and their convos can span hours if you let them.

Okay sudden subject change now. I held one of my geese today and was reminded of how soft they can be, specifically their undersides. I think El Ganso (puppet form) would be really soft underneath that shaggy top layer of feathers 🥺.

And speaking of his puppet form, he's one of the few focus mimes that spends more time in puppet than in a humanoid state. On travel especially he prefers his puppet. He also has a great sense of direction in puppet, which aids him in his travels.

Also also also I think at night, rather than continue to seek light, he hunkers down in safety and chooses to either reflect on himself, mentally communicate with his friends, or even attempts to sleep.

As a puppet his tough guy side shows a lot more. He's a bold mime already, but he can come off a lot more aggressive in puppet if he's upset. He puppets for a lot of his gun-for-hire jobs, to which both his look and demeanor tend to scare people into submission.

Oh god and his loud voice. When he yells, especially in puppet, it's booming, and it travels. If he's riled up and in the right place, you can hear him miles away. He can parallel Jarna in volume-- though his is usually controlled and much quieter, while Jarna is just like... always turned up to 11.

ughghhhh El Ganso has changed a lot from his first iteration, & same can be said for almost any character, but he's come a long way and I love him and I love him so much this is one of those times where nothing even prompted me to write all this I just wanted to share him with you guys. honk hhonk hink honk. im running out of stream falling asleep so this is where i leave my ramble.

hes supposed to be moving but i ran out of time

[kakashihasibs]

Leia saw a cop and immediately asked to leave the dog park that we just got to lol

Like literally we entered the park she saw the cop, checked him out for a couple seconds, and turned around to go sit by the gate, which is how she asks to leave.

Good baby x_x i was so relieved bc i did NOT want to have to pretend to be comfortable around a guy with a gun and legal immunity to shoot me or my dog for whatever reason he can imagine

[sebuckyverse]

for a good time, call [2]

modern!rockstar!eddie munson x fem!reader

series summary: Eddie Munson is a burnt out rockstar, touring the country. When he finds a phone number written on a bathroom wall, he strikes an unusual friendship with a coffee shop barista who has no idea who he is.

warnings: 18+ cussing, m!masturbation, eddie jerks off, smoking, flirting, pining kinda, a cliffhanger, strangers to friends to lovers word count: 3,3k

an: part 2 guys! i hope you like it. don't forget to reblog or leave a comment :p don't come at me for the ending x_x ps! some of you couldn't be tagged :( say hi to Robin's lover @ceriseheaven

chapter one ♫ masterlist

chapter two ♫♪♩·..·

Eddie woke up to his phone buzzing continuously on his nightstand. Blinking the sleep away from his eyes, he reaches over to grab the device, the blue light far too bright for how early it still was, the digits on his homescreen reading 6.14am. He had three missed calls from his manager and two from his drummer. Eddie sat up on the bed and begrudgingly called his manager back.

''Where the hell are you, Munson?'' his manager, James, heckled.

''Good morning to you too,'' Eddie yawned.

''We had agreed to a meeting 15 minutes ago.''

Oh, Eddie remembered. It would be a lie to say he accidentally forgot to set an alarm. Who holds meetings this early anyway. ''Look man, I overslept. I'm tired and I don't want to meet. You can say whatever you want, right here.''

James huffed and puffed on the other side, before relenting. ''Ed, we need to discuss the future. Tour's about to end and we need to announce something sooner or later.''

Eddie could feel his nostrils flare. ''There is nothing to announce. Every normal artist takes a break after a big tour.''

''Well, you're not exactly normal, Eddie.'' Ouch, Eddie has a quick flashback to his high school days. ''Besides, you signed a contract with management for 60 shows this year. We're only half way there. That means, you need to do more shows later in the year.''

''I'm not doing shit. I'm burnt the fuck out, I need a break.'' Eddie bit back, his other fist clenched on his side.

''That sucks, but this is the business. You can take a break after you fulfill your contract, that was the deal and you know that. I'll have the team send out an announcement that the tour is extended.''

Eddie felt helpless, driven to a corner. He knew the contract he signed and the penalties that come with it if he broke it. That's not something he thought about when he put his signature on the paper - this was his dream, what he was born to do. The more time passed, the more bits and pieces of him went missing. Everybody wanted something, needed something from him. No one thought about what Eddie might need. If he was tired, he was being offered drugs to vamp up his system, get him going again. If he was lonely, there was a line of girls (and guys) outside his dressing room. He indulged in it for a while, but soon that wasn't enough either.

''Whatever, man.'' Eddie hung up the phone and stared at the screen, the light illuminating his sunken eyes, the heavy bags under his eyes. Almost in a haze, Eddie found himself searching up Wayne's number from his contacts and clicking call. The line rang a few times until it clicked. It was silent at first, until Eddie heard the distinctly gruff voice of his uncle, instantly filling him with warmth and the obvious guilt.

''Ed? That you?'' Wayne's voice was low, like he had just woken up which might have been the case, Eddie didn't even think about what time it was in Indiana.

''Y-yeah. Shit, I'm sorry, I-I didn't think about the time difference. Fuck you were probably sleeping, shit, we can talk later, I can-'' Eddie was rambling, embarrassed. It was awkward, he hadn't spoken to his uncle in months.

''Stop, stop. It's fine. Are you all right?'' Wayne interrupted before his nephew ended the call, losing him again.

''Yeah, of course.'' Eddie lied, and Wayne knew that but he didn't want to push too much. ''J-just wanted to check in, I guess.''

''Have you been getting my messages?''

''I have, yeah. Been busy, you know...'' Eddie replied quietly, his voice shaking. He wanted to explode, tell Wayne everything, he would know what to do. He always did. But Eddie wasn't ready to hear the truth yet.

''Are you sure you're alright, son? You don't sound like yourself.''

Eddie panicked. ''Yeah, definitely. Living the dream, eh? Look I, um, have to go. It was good to hear your voice though.''

''Ed, don't hang up-''

''Talk to you soon, bye!'' Eddie hung up the call and let the phone drop from his hands like it had burnt him. He walked over to the minibar and fetched a mini size tequila, downing it in one go, hoping the burn in his throat would distract him from the ache in his heart.

.•♫•♬•

It had been a fairly quiet day at work so far. Robin was currently attending to customers, taking their orders while you were sweeping tables and cleaning up the empty coffee cups, bringing them to the back and loading them into the dishwasher. It was only the two of you at the café today.

Robin joined you in the back, keeping an eye out for the front as well. ''Hey, I have a favor to ask.''

''Shoot,'' you shot back where you were arranging the cups in the machine.

''I was wondering if you could close by yourself today. Cherry's taking me to a concert today. It's a few hours away and we might be late if we don't leave sooner.'' Robin looked at you with pleading eyes. Normally, you wouldn't agree so easily, but considering the lack of business today, you figured it wouldn't be too much hassle. Cherry was Robin's... friend. They've really hit it off since meeting at the bar four days ago and to her credit, she did drag both of your asses home that night, so bonus points for that. It probably won't be too long until one of them gets on with it to make it official. From what you've heard from Robin, Cherry is super fun, adventurous, funny and can't keep her hands to herself, which you could've lived without knowing to be honest.

''Ooh, is this your first proper date?'' you smirk, getting up and leaning against the machine.

Robin's cheeks flush pink. ''Yes. I'm really excited!''

''Hmm. Of course you can go, I can finish up here myself. Next time you have to introduce us though, I mean properly. When I'm not wasted.''

''Thank you! I will!'' Robin pulls you into a crushing hug, smacking a kiss to your forehead.

''What concert are you going to, anyway?'' you ask when she pulls away to gather her things, ripping her apron off.

''I actually don't know, it's some rock or metal concert. Not my style, you know that.''

''Well, have fun!'' you shout after her, watching her leave through the back door. Thankfully it was only an hour 'til closing time, so you made your way back to the front and kept yourself busy until then. At one point, your phone vibrated with a new message in your pocket. You were surprised to see it was from your new friend with a fake name, Kirk.

06.37pm - Kirk ''Hi. How are you?''

06.38pm - Kiwi ''I'm good, thanks. What about you?''

06.38pm - Kirk ''I'm fine. Sorry I've been MIA, it's work.''

06.38pm - Kiwi ''That's okay :) What do you do anyway?''

It takes a couple of minutes for him to reply, making you wonder if you didn't scare him off somehow. That didn't seem like too personal of a question, you thought.

06.42pm - Kirk ''I work in entertainment.''

Well that was vague, that could mean anything.

06.42pm - Kiwi ''Are you a porn star? I've always wanted to meet one, I have so many questions.''

06.43pm - Kirk ''Not that kind of entertainment, sorry. What kind of questions though?''

06.44pm - Kiwi ''I'd rather not say. Do you enjoy what you do, though?''

06.46pm - Kirk ''I used to.''

06.47pm - Kiwi ''What changed?''

06.48pm - Kirk ''A lot of things, some that I wasn't prepared for.''

06.49pm - Kirk ''Listen, I have to go. It's work. I'll text you again in a few hours?''

06.50pm - Kiwi ''Sure.''

.•♫•♬•

Eddie was sitting in a car after the show, going back to the hotel. His hands were still clammy for playing guitar for 1,5 hours and his hair was sticking to his face. His eyes were closed as he focused on the motion of the vehicle moving. It didn't take long until he reached the hotel where he would be staying for tonight and climbed out, dragging his duffel bag over his tense shoulder and sauntered to the front desk.

Filling in his contact info, the brunette behind the counter batting his eyelashes when handing him his room card. ''Room 412, mr. Munson. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.''

Eddie gave the girl a tight lipped smile and grabbed his key card. ''Thank you.''

As he was standing in the elevator, he thought about how the girl at the front desk was basically offering herself to him yet it made him feel nothing. It was a scary thought. Was he this far gone? He couldn't remember the last time he had sex, or jacked off. The exact same time the elevator dinged when reaching his floor, like a lightbulb going off, Eddie realized that the only positive feelings or thoughts he's had in months, have come from interacting with you.

Reaching his room, Eddie threw his bag next to the door and kicked off his boots. He shrugged off his clothes, a trail of fabrics leading from he door to the bathroom. He took a quick shower and strolled to his bed, plopping onto the fresh sheets butt naked and dug through his jeans for a pack of cigarettes, fumbling around until the found the singular joint he had stuffed in with the regular smokes. He lit the joint and took a slow drag, humming to the familiar tangy taste, letting the effects of the drug engulf his overused brain.

Eddie sat on the bed in complete silence, eyes closed. He could only hear the water dripping from his shower. Opening his eyes, he didn’t have to cast a look down to see that he was hard, stiff cock nestled against the tiny pudge of his stomach. Which was to be expected, getting high always made him horny. It’s why he’s cut back recently too, horny or not, he just wasn’t interested in fucking random people anymore and his fist wasn’t doing it for him either.

Right now, however, he couldn’t ignore the ache in his groin. With a sigh, Eddie dropped on his back, feet anchored to the carpeted floor. Wrapping a tentative fist around himself, he gave a couple tugs to test the waters. It sent shivers down his spine, so he continued. Letting go for a moment to spit into his palm, Eddie pumped himself harder, squeezing at the base then running his thumb over the slit, rubbing his pre-cum over the head. His chest was heaving, eyes shut as sparks of pleasure washed over him. He moaned into the silence as the pressure in his belly became too much too quick and sparks soared into a flame as he came all over his fist and abdomen, thick thighs shaking in the process.

.•♫•♬•

You were now back at your apartment, scanning the cupboards for the forgotten pack of Oreos you know you had somewhere. Cursing under your breath, you settled on a glass of white wine and made your way back to your bathroom where the steaming bubblebath was waiting for you to jump in. You set your glass on the closed toilet seat where you could reach it and dropped your towel to climb in the water. You relaxed your head against the edge, your hair held up high and hummed along to the music you set up from your speaker.

It took about ten minutes before your phone dinged with a new message. At this hour, there was only one person who would be texting you - unless it was Robin with an emergency. But it wasn’t her.

01.12am - Kirk “Hey, you still up?”

01.12am - Kiwi “Yep, I’m taking a bath.”

01.13am - Kirk “This late?”

01.14am - Kiwi “I do it all the time when I don’t work the next day. It’s a routine.”

01.14am - Kirk “That’s cool. How was your day?”

01.14am - Kiwi “Slow, you?”

“01.15am - Kirk “Hectic. What do you do for work, by the way?”

01.15am - Kiwi “I’m a barista at a coffee shop.”

01.15am - Kirk “Make a mean espresso then?”

01.15am - Kiwi “Oh yeah, you should try it.”

The wine was making you a bit more forward than usual. He didn’t seem to mind, though.

01.16am - Kirk “Would love to. Tell me something about yourself.”

01.16am - Kiwi “Like what?”

01.17am - Kirk “Anything.”

You thought about it for a moment, almost dropping your phone in the water as the steamy air made your hands clammy.

01.19am - Kiwi “I’m an Aquarius, my favorite fruit is kiwi (surprising I’m sure) and my chosen past time is readying smutty books. Your turn!”

01.20am - Kirk “I was raised by my uncle and I love reading too, but I’m too scared to ask what smutty means.”

01.20am - Kiwi “Don’t even worry about it. Raised by your uncle, he sounds like a great man.”

01.21am - Kirk “He is. Where do you live?”

01.22am - Kiwi “Not sure I should be telling a stranger.”

01.22am - Kirk “I thought we were friends? :(“

01.23am - Kiwi “Fine, but don’t come kidnapping me. I live in New York.”

01.24am - Kirk “Despite my kidnapper look, I’m more of a wine and dine guy.”

01.25am - Kiwi “I might be into the kidnapper look.”

Oh shit, was that too forward?

01.27am - Kirk “Really? People used to call me horrible names because of my look.”

01.28am - Kiwi “I’m sorry, what did they call you? No pressure.”

01.28am - Kirk “Mostly just freak.”

01.29am - Kiwi “Well, I like freaky, so..”

01.30am - Kirk “I might have to test that.”

You were surprised how easily you fell into flirting with a complete stranger to be honest. You kept switching between talking about random stuff and flirting. You learned that he was kind of a nerd in high school, he used to play some board game you didn’t know and he confessed that his favorite band is Metallica (didn’t take a genius to figure that out). You told him about your childhood cat that went missing one night, how you started your job as a barista and what your favorite cocktail is. You thought about asking him about calling instead, as texting was pretty tiring but decided to leave that for another time.

You came out of your bubble when you noticed the water had gone cold, your wine glass sitting empty on the tile next to the tub. You wished Eddie a good night and promised to text him tomorrow. You quickly dried off, chuckling at your wrinkly fingers and toes and put on a pair of comfortable panties, jumping under the covers. Your eyes were at half mast but the sleep didn’t come yet. You were still thinking about Kirk, rubbing your thighs together simply at the memory of him. This hole thing was so unusual, you knew some things about him now, but had no idea what he looked like or what his real name was. You had a picture in your head, but it was vague. You didn’t imagine his face or his body, but more his aura, his energy. It might sound extremely naïve, but he gave off good vibes and he made you feel nice. As you finally drifted off to sleep, it was to the thoughts of him only.

When you woke up the next morning, the skies were gray and rain was tapping against your windows. That turned your original plans of taking a walk later today upside down. You checked the time on your phone, where it read nearly 11am with a good morning text.

09.16am - Kirk ''Good morning, I hope you have a good day. Let me know what you get up to :)''

You'd text him back later, as the grumbling of your stomach was a more pressing issue at the moment.

Once you were stuffed full of eggs, bacon and a glass of apple juice, you decided to do some fall shopping. You visited your go-to stores and ended your day in your favorite bookstore, sitting in the small café area sipping chamomile tea and taking a bite out of a chocolate croissant. Then you remembered you had an unanswered text.

2.14pm - Kiwi ''Hey, sorry for the late reply. Promise I didn't forget you!''

2.18pm - Kirk ''Good, I was starting to get worried.''

2.19pm - Kiwi ''Why, you miss me already? 😉''

2.20pm - Kirk ''Yes.''

You swallowed thickly at his admission. It was weird that he missed you, you didn't even know each other's names. It was weird that you were unashamedly flirted with him. It was weird, because you didn't mind it all. And it was definitely weird, that your tummy fluttered. You blamed it on the tea.

2.22pm - Kirk ''I'm sorry if that freaked you out. I like talking to you, a lot.''

2.23pm - Kiwi ''Don't apologize, I like talking to you, too. What would you think about calling?''

.•♫•♬•

Eddie knew this would come eventually, he had even thought about it himself. He was prepared for it, yet when the question came, he froze. He was rigid, like he was standing on cracked ice and he might fall in any second. He'd just come back from a radio interview, where he was grilled about any updates he might have. With a sour taste in his mouth and the fakest smile he could muster, he announced more tour dates and listed the name of cities they were going to play.

He'd grown more comfortable with you, texting you took his mind off everything else, it was something he was looking forward to more and more every day. He'd also be a liar if he said that you in a bathtub didn't spawn some inappropriate thoughts in his head. You seemed to enjoy his online company too. But what if you recognized him as soon as you heard his voice? Not that he was so presumptuous to assume everybody knew him or his music. What if you'd go googling his name? There are definitely things on there that he regrets doing, most of them even, and things that weren't true.

He was tempted to hear your voice, though. He chose to be honest.

2.30pm - Kirk ''I'm scared.''

2.30pm - Kiwi ''Of what? We don't have to, if you don't want.''

2.31pm - Kirk ''I do want to, really. I'm just kind of.. known.''

Eddie despised the word 'famous' or any other form of that.

2.32pm - Kiwi ''Are you famous?''

Cringe.

2.33pm - Kirk ''Kind of.''

2.35pm - Kiwi ''Are you scared that I might recognize you?''

2.36pm - Kirk ''Yes, I've done some things I'm not proud of.''

2.37pm - Kiwi ''I don't care about that. I know nothing about the celebrity world, so I probably wouldn't recognize you anyway (no offence).''

Eddie chuckled, he felt a bit better about this now.

2.38pm - Kirk ''None taken.''

2.40pm - Kirk ''Can I call you tonight?''

.•♫•♬•

You were lounging on your bed, legs crossed at the ankles with a new book you'd bought earlier sitting on your lap. You had been reading the same page for the last 15 minutes, your eyes sneaking looks at your phone, face down on the bed, taunting you. Thank God you didn't have to go to work tomorrow either, it was almost 2am.

You were waiting for his call. You figured you still had a few minutes to spare, putting your book down and swinging your legs over the side of your bed. Then the phone rang, your heart almost bursting out of your chest. You turned back and flipped your phone, seeing his fake name across the screen. You picked it up, the device vibrating violently.

''Hello?''

[gralunaisland]

Sometimes, the blushes on their faces aren't blushes, they're just aesthetic choice flush cheeks, which is why most girls are drawn with them to look cuter sometimes. I think Mashima likes doing them more in winter scenes, or with most of the girls and children.

I'm aroace, so it honestly grates my gears when everyone starts jumping on romantic connotations between characters the moment someone has a blushed cheek drawing, whether they're literally overexcitedly talking about something else, non-romantic embarrassed/ashamed, or literal pouting because they've gotten snubbed or dismissed.

I swear, one day someone is going to look at Yukino blushing at sabertooth's guild all because she was forced to strip naked in front of everyone, and try to say she's enjoying it and canonically has a humiliation kink.

Like, that's how ridiculous all this romantic 'he is blushing he must be tsundere/she must be happily in love in this moment!' moments sound to me.

Anime Blush Does NOT Always Mean Romantic Blush

I'll just add your two asks together so I can answer them at once if that's alright!

You bring up such good points about the cheek flush! I totally agree that manga/anime characters flush for a myriad of reasons, not just because of romantic feelings! It’s pretty willfully ignorant to take every single time it happens as being strictly for lovey-dovey purposes. I don't think Pros who claim it really pay attention to manga/anime in general if that's what they really think.

By the way, just to clarify to everyone, I only called it "blush" in my Part 2 of Why Gray isn’t a Tsundere post (which I assume is the post that prompted your ask) because that was the best word I could think of at the time to describe the phenomenon of blood rushing to one’s cheeks, but just in case someone understandably misunderstood, whenever I mentioned it, I didn’t mean blush as in romantic blush.

Anyway, back to your ask, I’m not personally aroace, but I do understand your frustration with people who read too much into things just to support whatever opinion they have. I can imagine it must even be more aggravating for you though when people keep pushing for romance to infiltrate every little thing even when it doesn’t belong or when it ruins things, so you have my utmost sympathy. Romance just isn’t always necessary, and there are many more human relationships beyond it to explore.

Oh gosh, Yukino and a humiliation kink… honestly, that’s what these particular Pros would have to agree with if they take any little blush to mean someone is sexually/romantically aroused/attracted to something, as they do with Gray towards juvia. But you know these Pros won’t, because they’re not logically consistent; they want to twist the facts just to prove Gray’s always been madly in love with juvia.

As for your next ask, I totally hear ya, you’re not saying blushing never equals romance, you're saying that you can’t assume blushing=romance when something like context exists. I completely agree.

And you’re so right about the reasons for flushing such as crying, and that’s exactly what Mashima and thousands of other anime/manga artists do! Even in the panels that the Pro gr///vian used which I show in Part 2, when Gray is crying as Ur sacrifices himself, or when Erza is crying as a kid by the River, they’ve got blushes on their face from the crying! Is that Pro going to say that Erza was madly in love with Gray too? Or that Gray was madly in love with Ur?? Of course not, yet they don’t even stop to think how that might contradict their point of “Gray blushing=Gray loves juvia”…

I don’t even need to give my two cents because you’re totally right, Anon, but I will add that in the scene where juvia is chasing Gray with her perverted butt in the air, at least in the manga panel (I don’t remember in the anime but I’m pretty sure he didn’t blush there either), Gray’s not even blushing in this instance so Pros shouldn’t even be using that as an example x_x. But yeah, I still agree with you, and who wouldn’t be embarrassed if someone was hounding you publicly to spank their rear and then literally chasing you with said rear?

Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me, Anon, and for your patience!

I get the feeling more and more that I don’t even need to say anything when I get such intelligent asks like this, so idk if my responses are unnecessary, but I think they’re what people expect when they send me asks, so I guess I’ll keep doing as I usually do haha~

[ikaroux]

Diluc: Desire (nsfw) Part 3

f!reader

For 18+ readers

nsfw content

Author's note: This is the first time I've written this kind of text x_x. As I don't like degradation or violence or vulgar words, in the end I feel like I wrote something really sweet for Diluc <3

Here I imagined a Kaeya pulling Diluc up, to encourage him in his own way, what an adorably annoying brother.

I'll probably write a sequel to Diluc one day, with some intimate moments but in a bedroom this time.

Masterlist

Diluc's lips caressed yours, his tongue sensually exploring your mouth. His kiss was slow and languid.

His hands roamed along your back, never going beyond the edge of your pelvis.

He heard a moan come from your mouth, making his cheeks flush with excitement. Your kiss grew bolder, leaving you trembling in his embrace, shivers running through your body. Diluc grabbed your waist to settle you on the stool behind you, his right hand immediately settling behind your neck, holding your head down in his kiss. His other hand, resting on your lower back, brought your pelvis closer to his. He needed to touch you, his desire for you had been eating away at him for months, your moans were driving him crazy, he had only one desire, to ravish you there on his counter. He had been dreaming of you for weeks, imagining you under him, giving you pleasure, your hands intertwined with his, as you repeated his name over and over again...

But Diluc was a gentleman who knew how to control his instincts, and breathless, he cut off your kiss, staring into your eyes.

"you are so beautiful (Y/n)... "

A smile lit up your face, your cheeks as scarlet as his. Eventually he placed his forehead gently against yours, his lips stretched into a soft smile. You both had your eyes closed, your hands resting on his chest, desperately clutching his shirt while his hands lay in your hair and hip, pulling you as close to him as possible. You both savoured each other's presence, until the tavern clock finally struck, indicating two in the morning on its dial.

"I'll walk you home. "

"You could stay... "you say in a whisper.

Your hands tighten into fists, gripping his now crumpled shirt more tightly. Diluc opened his eyes again, scanning your face with love and desire. His hands wrapped around yours.

"You're exhausted, and I understand the knights have given you another assignment early tomorrow morning. "

Your eyes widened in surprise. You had discussed this during the evening with Kaeya, Lisa, Venti and Razor. This mission was to take place in an area of Mondstadt that you were not used to dealing with, Mount Dragonspine. A place known for its bitter cold and unbearable living conditions. From your origins, you knew that very cold areas could be dangerous and the reputation of Dragonspine was no exception. It was obvious to you that for this mission, a user with pyro vision was needed, so you sought advice from your friends. You brought up Diluc in conversation, rightly thinking that he would be perfect as a teammate, but you knew that lately he was busy with his own business. You quickly abandoned the idea without even trying to propose it to him.

"Were you listening to us?"

"When it comes to you, I'm always listening (Y/n). "

You lowered your head, a little embarrassed that you hadn't noticed. Diluc gently placed his index finger under your chin to raise your head, kissing the tip of your nose in the process.

"Let's go. "

You merely nodded. Diluc released his grip, caressing your arm and then your hand in the process. He reluctantly walked away, taking his usual ebony coat from the coat rack behind the counter and his gloves.

Returning to you, he opened the door gallantly, waving you through. Once outside, he locked the door of the tavern.

You walked side by side, without a sound from either of you. Your arms were wrapped around each other, missing Diluc's warmth. From time to time you glanced at his hand so close to yours, sometimes brushing against it with your finger. You wanted to take it in yours, to feel its presence. You wanted to prove to yourself that everything that had just happened between you was not a dream. And as if Diluc could read your mind, he took your hand, intertwining your fingers together, never turning his head towards you.

Even though you and Diluc had walked at a slow pace to spend as much time together as possible, you lived barely a ten-minute walk from the tavern. You let go of your lover's hand to grab the key attached to your belt. In the silence of the night, only the clinking of the keys could be heard, the door creaked slightly as you pushed it open. You stood in the doorway for several seconds before suddenly turning to see a Diluc looking at you adoringly, his lips curled up in a soft smile. He, like you, didn't want to part, even for a few hours.

"Are you sure you don't want to stay? "

Diluc looked away, his cheeks on fire again.

"It's more reasonable... I don't know if I could... "

You closed the distance between you and him, gently wrapping your arms around his neck. At first surprised by the sudden gesture of affection, he quickly pulled himself together, wrapping his arms around your waist, his face resting in the crook of your neck to inhale your scent. Your aroma was like Cecilia's flowers, a sweet and intoxicating scent, he knew he would soon become addicted to your fragrance. His lips settled on the exposed skin of your neck, carefully kissing every spot he could reach, slowly working his way up to your jaw until his lips implored yours again. You craved his touch as much as he seemed to crave yours, reason screamed at Diluc to stop his actions now, but his heart demanded more, always more, he wanted all of you.

His teeth nibbled at your bottom lip, his tongue immediately taking over behind it, licking and soliciting the entrance to your mouth. Without hesitation you let him invade you, Diluc tilted his head slightly to get a better angle. Your tongues curled together in a sensual dance, making your legs soft, your moans were muffled by your lover's mouth, further inflaming Diluc who in turn could not hold back a frail grunt.

He pulled you back into the flat, closing the door behind him with his foot. He pinned you against the nearest wall, running his fingers down your blouse, stroking your hips with his gloved hand. Annoyed and embarrassed by the fabric that covered them, he removed his gloves, throwing them to the ground without faith. His hand repositioned itself on your hip, exhilarating to the touch, his caresses becoming more daring, sometimes going to the parting of your buttocks to go up to the border of your breasts. Diluc wanted to please you, he wanted to find every spot where you were sensitive, letting himself be guided by the mews that came out of you.

In turn, you slid your hands down his neck to his collarbone and finally reached the first buttons of his shirt. While you were busy unbuttoning it, Diluc grabbed your legs and wrapped them around his hips, allowing him to share with you his growing need under his clothes. The contact with your femininity made him even harder than he already was, and it was when you began to whisper his name that it brought him back to reality.

Diluc released your legs and pulled away from you abruptly, his face crimson, the back of his hand covering his mouth, his jerky breathing making his heart beat rapidly.

"I'm sorry! I think that's enough for tonight," he said.

A little disappointed and hungry, you were still understanding.

"Good night, Diluc. "

You understood your lover's torment and did not insist. With a sincere smile, you waved to him as he left your house, standing again on your doorstep. Until the last second he did not take his eyes off you. You closed your door gently before going to bed.

Diluc was looking at the place where your figure had disappeared. He exhaled sharply, trying to control his animal instincts. He wanted you, of course, but he wanted to give you both time to establish your new relationship. He breathed slowly, trying to calm the rapid beating of his heart.

"Good night, (Y/n)"

Waking up was complicated. You had barely slept, thinking of your lover's kisses and caresses. You could hardly wait to see him, to talk to him, to cherish him and who knows, maybe continue what you had started early this morning.

But unfortunately for you, the knights of Favonius had hired you today to escort the leader of the alchemists to Dragonspine.

Albedo was a young man whom you had grown to like, discovering that behind his blank stare was actually a gentle and kind person, sometimes using you as a model during his drawing sessions. According to the latest reports from the knights, the road to the top of Dragonspine was unusually busy with monsters and Fatui generals. Although Albedo is an excellent fighter, it would be impossible for him to reach his makeshift laboratory without injury.

You eventually got up from your warm bed, taking a shower in the hope of awakening your numb senses with memories of the man you loved pinning you against a wall. Once clean and dressed in an outfit appropriate for your next expedition, you made yourself a breakfast of fruit, cereal and a bowl of hot, invigorating coffee. Seeing the clock ticking, you quickly finished what you had left to eat, then hurried to check that nothing was missing from your travel bag. Outside your door, you noticed the gloves Diluc had left behind earlier this morning, reminding you of the touch of his hand on you. You carefully picked them up, tucking them into your bag. Once outside, with the door securely locked, you ran towards the entrance to the city, where you were to meet Albedo and the other two companions Kaeya had found for you last night for this mission.

When you arrived at the entrance to Mondstadt, you quickly noticed Kaeya leaning against the low wall of the bridge, his arms crossed and one foot against the column of the wall, his one eye lost in contemplation of the blue sky. He quickly noticed you, beckoning you with a big smile to come closer.

"Kaeya? What the hell are you doing here? "

"I'm accompanying you up there."

"Eh!? "

" Why do you look so surprised? "

"Well... I must admit that for this mission I would never have thought of taking a cryo user with us. "

Kaeya put on a fake hurt face, holding his chest.

"So beautiful and so cruel at the same time! "

You punched him on the shoulder, laughing softly at his theatrical tone.

"More seriously, if I'm here it's for the simple reason that the two people I asked to accompany you can't come after all. So I had to take certain measures to prevent this mission from being postponed. "

He leaned over you, his back bent, his face dangerously close to yours, lifting your chin with his index finger so that you faced him. A wry smile was pasted on his face.

"You look tired? Did you have an eventful night? "

Your cheeks burned at his words as your face suddenly turned away from his, your thoughts once again directed to your evening with Diluc. You could hear Kaeya laughing at your reaction as the back of his finger caressed your jaw before snagging on a strand of your hair, which he carefully tucked behind your ear. A hand grabbed his wrist violently, stopping Kaeya's gesture of affection.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything important? "

You hastily turned your gaze to the man who had just arrived.

Diluc was there, his eyes ablaze with jealousy, scanning Kaeya's laughing gaze.

"I'd say you're coming in like a shot. "

Diluc frowned, curtly releasing Kaeya's wrist.

You stared at the two men who didn't let go of each other's gaze, Diluc sending lightning bolts with his eyes, while Kaeya simply enjoyed holding his gaze.

After a moment, you decided to interrupt their little duel by clearing your throat.

"Diluc? Are you...? "

He turned his attention back to you, immediately softening his expression. Just as he was about to answer you, Kaeya cut him off.

"It's one of those "measures" I took last night. You see, I passed Diluc wandering outside of town, coming from a direction that was NOT the tavern's -He emphasized those last words harshly, swinging his irises at Diluc and you- I explained the situation to him and he generously offered to help. "

Diluc clicks his tongue on his palate, visibly annoyed by Kaeya's explanation.

You doubt the veracity of his words. Diluc would never easily accept a team mission with Kaeya, preferring to avoid him as much as possible.

"Tch! I would never have left you alone with her... "

Only Kaeya had heard his words, letting a chuckle come from his mouth.

Kaeya eventually moved away from the two of you, heading towards the entrance of the city to lean against the walls, watching the main alley. You took advantage of the quiet moment to hesitantly grasp Diluc's hand as it naturally intertwined its fingers with yours.

"I hope you're not going to fight the whole trip. "

"That's all up to him. " - you laugh at his comment - "He's teasing you.

"He's just teasing you! "

He let out a slight grunt.

"That's what annoys me most. - But at the same time, it's also thanks to him that I've... had the courage to confess everything to you... I know for a fact that he made me jealous on purpose to push me into action. "

"Oh! Is this the beginning of a reconciliation? "

"I wouldn't go that far either. "But if I keep seeing him flirt with you on purpose just to "tease" me, I won't hold back. "

"You're cute when you're jealous. I didn't even know it was possible for you to be." -He clicked his tongue, embarrassed.-

"Forget it, please. "

"No way! " - Diluc made an annoyed pout, staring across the bridge at the Mondstadt plain.-

You felt his thumb caressing yours as you both continued to talk quietly. Diluc would check from time to time to see if Kaeya was looking this way, not wanting to expose his warm and tender side to the world. He didn't want to display his affection for you to the world, wanting to keep it intimate.

You knew he wanted to kiss you by the way his gaze occasionally wandered to your lips before returning to your eyes. To partially relieve him, you quickly lifted his hand to your lips, placing a quick kiss on it.

"I'm glad you're coming with us today.

His cheeks painted a beautiful shade of crimson as his eyes remained captivated by your movements.

"I'm glad too. "

You looked at each other fondly, smiles plastered on your faces, until Diluc heard footsteps approaching you both. He immediately released your hand, turning his head to see who was approaching you.

Facing you was a platinum blonde head, staring at you both, his facial expression as impassive as that of a marble statue.

"Good morning to you both. "

You greet Albedo with a nod, noticing that under his arm was his usual sketchbook. Kaeya, who had been following Albedo, came to position herself next to you.

"Well, since everyone is here, let me tell you the problem with this escort mission. "

Diluc, Albedo and you focused your attention on Kaeya.

"My agents patrolling Dragonspine have spotted several groups of Fatui generals on the way to our chief alchemist's laboratory. We don't know what they are looking for in this area, but we believe that the column Aether released may be one of the reasons for their presence. However, as Albedo is a genius when it comes to alchemy, it is just as likely that he himself is the target of the Fatui. "

Albedo looked away, a hint of annoyance at the word 'genius'. You knew he didn't like being treated differently, so to gently distract him you patted him shoulder and gave him a big smile, which he returned more shyly.

"I know you're an excellent fighter Albedo, but until we solve this problem Fatui, you won't be able to go to your lab alone. "

Albedo sighed softly.

"I understand completely and I will avoid taking Succrose and Timaeus with me until this is resolved. I thank you for your efforts Captain Kaeya, you have chosen an excellent team, we can go up without too much trouble. Also, may I ask why the original team has changed? "

Kaeya smiled at Albedo's seriousness. He shook his hand nonchalantly in front of him.

"I'm just doing my job, and it would be easier if we were on first-name terms, considering the time we'll be spending together. As for Bennett and Mona and well... one was in the infirmary after a mission gone wrong and the other... well apparently the stars revealed a dark future for her if she joined us..."

A burst of laughter emanated from you when Kaeya had mimicked Mona's dramatic tone.

Albedo merely nodded, while Diluc sighed silently, arms folded across his chest.

"Well, since everyone is ready, let's go, we have a long way to go. "

Kaeya led the way, crossing the bridge towards the path leading to your common goal. Albedo followed right behind.

You gave Diluc one last look, stretching your lips in a smile of encouragement before joining your companions ahead of you. Diluc followed suit, staying back to keep an eye on you.

The first part of the journey went smoothly, with the few brutocollinus you encountered being no match for your group. Things became more complicated as you reached the snowy road to Dragonspine, the cold piercing your skin. Looking at your companions, you felt as if you were the only one feeling the bite of the cold, the wind making you shiver and chatter your teeth. Diluc, with his vision, lit a few fires along the way, allowing you to warm up temporarily.

Worried about you, he slowed his pace to match you in the hope that his proximity would warm you a little.

He placed his hand discreetly in yours, eliciting a sigh of ecstasy. By the archons, how you loved his hands that... didn't wear gloves?

"Oh, Diluc, I just remembered that I picked up your gloves before I left. Wait here! "

You had just pulled out of your bag the two red and black gloves he had thrown away earlier this morning. He looked at them for a long time, remembering why he had thrown them on the ground before grabbing them and putting them on.

"Thanks (Y/n), you didn't have to... "

"Here, how come you have the gloves with you that Diluc wore last night (Y/n)?

Kaeya had slyly approached the two of you with is arms crossed behind his back.

Diluc was suddenly burning with embarrassment.

"It's none of your business Kaeya. "

"Oh? Tell me (Y/n), if you ever need me to give this man some advice let me know. "

You blink quickly, slowly understanding what he was getting at.

"I don't need any lessons from you. "

Diluc was dry in his answers, but it was obvious that he was upset by Kaeya's hints as it fixed him with his laughing gaze.

You watched the boys argue once again with concern, Albedo now positioned beside you watching the scene with a neutral face.

"I'm not sure you really understand what I'm talking about Diluc. "

"I understand perfectly. "

"Oya~ so you're embarrassed to talk about sex... "

Diluc cut him off abruptly by putting his hand over his mouth, they both looked like brothers bickering nicely.

You wanted to separate them but you couldn't stop an amused smile from forming on your face. You glanced at Albedo, who had taken out his sketchbook to capture the scene.

"Albedo, you should be pulling them apart rather than drawing them."

"I'm clearly not up to this. Besides, I find this scene fascinating and... oddly amusing. "

You had finally set off again once your two companions had calmed down. Diluc stayed by your side to continue sharing the warmth of his vision with you, using it as an excuse to keep you close.

On the way you came across a group of Fatui generals, their camp set up not far from the laboratory. The fight was long and hard, as the wind-powered Fatui protected their allies who targeted you with weapons of fire, frost and water. Kaeya and Diluc took on two generals with Electro vision, their weapons, clubs almost as big as them, caused weak earthquakes when they hit the ground hard. Albedo was fighting alongside you, he was an excellent support and thanks to him you were able to quickly take down your enemies.

Once the Fatui camps had been annihilated, you were finally able to reach Albedo's laboratory, exhausted, frozen and sore.

"Well, let's set up the tents. I suppose you'll be sleeping inside Albedo?"

Albedo nodded at Kaeya's question.

You'd ended up setting up camp outside the lab, setting up two tents around a fire far enough apart to give everyone privacy.

The plan was for Kaeya and Diluc to sleep together, though Diluc didn't agree with that.

"Oh~ If I understand correctly, you want to sleep with (Y/n) Diluc. "

"I didn't say that. But you can imagine that I still don't trust you. "

Kaeya's blue eye reflected regret and hurt, if only for a moment.

"Don't worry Diluc, I'll be out patrolling most of the night. You'll have the tent to yourself. "

"It would be better if I were to go in that case. "

"Why? Don't you trust me with that either? "

Diluc crossed his arms over his chest, his eyes closed in mock reflection.

"My vision will be more useful here, especially at night. "

"And if you could stop looking for the little beast in the other for a moment. "Your voice interrupted their bickering. Your hand came to rest on your forehead, a sudden headache surfacing there.-"Sorry, I'm just tired. "

"It's nothing (Y/n), Diluc I understand your point but for tonight, let me do my job as a cavalry captain. "

Kaeya winked at you, a smirk on his face. Diluc nodded without much motivation.

Albedo eventually brought you some food he had just cooked, the boy had a knack for it.

"Albedo is delicious! "You ate his food greedily.

Albedo smiled at your comment, his eyes never leaving the pages of his notebook. He turned the pages one by one, examining what he had put down on paper today. He stopped on one page in particular, swallowing a mouthful of his food at the same time. Eventually he turned his notebook towards you to show you his drawing. You were taking a sip of water when your eyes turned to his notebook, causing you to spit out what was in your mouth.

"What?! When did you draw that?! "

Curious, Kaeya and Diluc in turn admired Albedo's drawing. The scene was of you and Diluc, holding his hand in yours, close to your face. You were looking into each other's eyes with a look of love. A moment of pure tenderness...

You and Diluc didn't know where to stand...

Exhausted, you wished your companions good night and went to the tent furthest from the laboratory.

The interior was warm, Albedo had given you a bottle containing the essence of a fire fairy, it warmed the tent perfectly and lit it up just right.

A grimace twisted your face as you began to pull up your tank top, your hand went to your lower back where the pain was hitting you, a blackish bruise was there covering much of your ribs.

"Ouch!"

Now that you were aware of your injury, the pain hit you full force.

"Are you all right (Y/n)? "

You suddenly raised your head, seeing Diluc gently pushing the fabric of the tent to see if you were okay.

"I heard you scream... are you hurt?! "

He walked in without waiting to be prompted, studying your wound with concern. His eyebrows furrowed, anger, fear, hatred rising in him. He had failed to protect you. He imagined for a brief moment that your wound was more serious than it appeared, panic rising in him without letting it show on his face. He would never forgive himself for this injury, not when he was supposed to be there to protect you.

"Diluc... "You put a hand on his cheek, bringing him back to reality. It's okay, it's just a bruise, I'll be sore for a few days.

He didn't say anything, just looked into your eyes, his hand somewhat shakily resting on yours.

He tended to your wound, applying to it a balm that you had taken with you. He sat behind you with his arms wrapped around your waist, clutching your body to his chest, silence hovering around you. His left cheek rested on your shoulder, dressed in the simple strap of your tank top, his eyes searching the void. You stroked his hair tenderly, trying to comfort him with the simple touch of your hand. His hands, resting on the fabric covering your belly, moved in a circular motion involuntarily up your top towards your navel.

"Diluc... "

He raised his head, meeting your eyes silently. His lips approached yours in a sensual kiss as his hand reached for the vial warming your tent. He closed it with a sure hand, then put it back in your bag, leaving the tent in total darkness.

"You won't need this to warm you up... "His mouth had left yours for a brief moment, whispering soft words in your ear. He didn't give you time to protest, fusing your lips together again.

His arms pulled you closer to him, almost smothering you. As your lips parted, his went for the skin of your neck, placing kisses there, nibbling the flesh and licking the redness he left behind.

You couldn't stop your face from turning red, blocking the gasps that wanted to come out of you with your hand.

His teeth were on your earlobe, nibbling and sucking as his hands roamed over your stomach, pulling up your tank top.

"Diluc... gnn... The others might hear us... "

"Hm... Kaeya has gone to inspect the surroundings. -His tongue is running down your jaw - and Albedo is completely absorbed in one of his experiments. "

You shudder at the touch of his palm tracing the lines of your abdomen, down to your still bra-covered chest.

"(Y/n), if you don't want to, just say so" -His hand passed under your underwear, caressing the tip of your nipple that would harden at the contact. His mouth ceased its activities, his eyes staring at you in anticipation of your response.

"I want you Diluc... but I thought you didn't want... "

"I'm sorry if I seem contradictory to you. " - he huffed, amused by his selfishness - "No, I certainly am, I wanted to give us both some time... But I've loved you since day one and I've wanted you since day one... it would almost scare me. "

He stroked your shoulder, watching the line that formed it, registering every mole he spotted.

"As a nobleman I had to learn patience and how to behave towards a woman. I just wanted to follow my father's precepts. But with you... I just want to be myself, to go with the flow. "

Your eyes were riveted on his, glowing with love and adoration.

"Diluc, I love you. Let me be swept away with you... "

He inhaled sharply at your words, his hands lifting your tank top, pulling it over your head. He laid you on your stomach, underneath him, kissing the back of your neck, the hollow between your shoulders and neck, your shoulder blades and then down the line of your spine, your voice accompanying every movement he made. Finally reaching the fastening of your bra, he unhooked it without hesitation, sliding it under you to let it fall next to your tank top. His hands gently gripped your hips, caressing your sides as his lips went back on.

You turned your head to the side to watch your lover. You were hot, terribly hot, and you wanted more. You wanted to feel his skin against yours.

"Diluc, please... "He looked up at you, pausing in his ascent. He brought his face close to your ear.

"What do you want my love?" -Never had you heard a more sensual voice, your legs clenched together involuntarily.

"Ta-take off your top! "

He obeyed you without question, removing his coat, gloves and shirt, finally revealing his beautifully sculpted torso. You thought he was beautiful.

"Is it better like this? "

His teasing smile made you groan. One of his hands came to rest under your jaw, helping you lift your head so that he could reach your lips in a languid kiss.

His body pressed against you, letting you feel the firmness of his torso against your back, his warmth and most of all, you could feel the hardness of his member between your thighs, making you moan into his mouth.

Encouraged by your reaction, he began a discreet back and forth movement against your buttocks, his free hand caressing your breast, pinching your nipple between his fingers, drawing a cry from you, which he swallowed in his kiss.

Diluc straightened up, leaving your lips and breasts and moving down to your back. He looked down at the bruise you'd gotten in your fight, brushing his hand over the colored skin. He leaned down, placing a soft kiss on it before you turned gently to face him. Your eyes locked with his, as eager as he was. He took a few moments to observe you before moving his lips to your neck. He wanted to leave traces of his love, nibbling and sucking at the flesh, claiming every part he could. Moving down your collarbone and then to the border between your breasts, he made a slight diversions to catch one of your hardened mounds in his mouth.

"Diluc...! "

You repeated his name like a mantra, one of your hands planting itself on your lips to muffle the sounds that came out, the other clutching a handful of his hair. Your legs naturally spread for him, hoping for relief from him. Noticing this, Diluc moved to your lower belly, taking care to remove the last of your clothing, allowing him to see your femininity already ready for him.

Diluc let out a moan of pleasure.

"(Y/n), you are beautiful. "

His hand stroked your clitoris, tracing small circles around it. Your voice got higher, louder, you were afraid Albedo or Kaeya would hear you, but the feeling of Diluc between your legs was more intense than your fear. Tears of excitement ran down your face, sweat from your body spilling onto the tent mattress.

Diluc stroked your slit, continuing his vicious little circles with his thumb, his lips caressing the sensitive skin between your thighs. You glanced at your lover's expression, it turned out that he too was watching you, silently asking permission for what was to come. You shook your head vaguely, eagerly awaiting the friction you were missing.

Just as you thought he would take you with his fingers, it was instead his tongue that invaded you, both your hands rushing to your mouth to cover the loud sounds that came out. Diluc smiled at your attempt to hold back your moans, he thought it was cute and flattering.

He continued to play with your clitoris, as he tasted you, licking deeply at your essence, spreading your legs further apart for a better opening. He loved your taste, taking his time to learn every part of your womanhood that made you moan his name. The trembling of your limbs told him you were close to exploding, so he stopped pleasuring you with his tongue, whimpers and tears coming out of you at the loss.

He continued to play with your clit, while he tasted you, licking deep into your essence, spreading your legs further apart for a better opening. He loved your taste, taking his time to learn every part of your womanhood that made you moan his name. The trembling of your limbs told him you were close to exploding, so he stopped pleasuring you with his tongue, whimpers and tears coming out of you at the loss.

He replaced his tongue with his middle finger, quickly fusing your lips together to prevent your screams from alerting anyone. His finger slowly rubbed and massaged your insides, giving you time to adjust before adding his ring finger, making you clench around his fingers. He quickly located the spot that was making you cry, picking at it. Diluc sighed with pleasure as his tongue caressed yours, he loved the feeling of giving you pleasure simply with his hand. The feeling of your soft, tight walls made him lose his nerve, using his thumb to massage your clit, he accelerated the back and forth movement of his fingers, constantly hitting your g-spot, absorbing your moans. Your hands grabbed his hair, untying the knot that kept it tied.

"Di, Diluc, I'll... aah... please! "

Diluc moved away from you, positioning himself at your side, his forearm passing under your head for support, his hand between your thighs took a better angle, allowing deeper access to your insides. His eyes never left your face as he writhed in pleasure, feeling the approach of orgasm. You didn't know what to do, repeating Diluc's name over and over again, your breathing heavy and jerky. Your lover brought his face close to yours, whispering words of love in your ear.

"(Y/n), you are so beautiful like this. " - He kissed your reddened cheek, licking the tears that ran down it.- "Show me what face you make when you cum.... "

His words sent you into another world, unable to contain the knot that had formed inside you. Obeying his words, you came on his fingers, teeth clenched to contain the scream partially muffled by your hand.

Diluc continued his intimate caresses, swinging his fingers more slowly, keeping pace with your orgasm. When your tremors subsided, he withdrew his fingers from you, licking your essence greedily.

Waiting patiently for you to catch your breath, Diluc cuddled you tenderly, kissing your forehead, your eyelids, your nose. His free hand caressed your body, massaging your thighs and moving up to your torso, sliding his palm over your hips and waist to finally reach your breasts.

"Diluc... come on. "

He obeyed without question, gently withdrawing his arm from under your head, he removed the last of his clothing before your eyes, releasing his hardened member from its prison with a grunt. It was large and thick, making you doubt your ability to take it. You were a little afraid of the pain that might follow penetration, your lips trembling at the mere thought. Diluc noticed the fear in your eyes, and he lay on top of you, forehead to forehead, rubbing his nose with yours, his hand caressing your cheeks and hair.

"If you don't feel ready, I'll understand. "

There was no rancour in his words, just tenderness. His lips kissed your face for reassurance.

"No, I want you Diluc... I'm just a little apprehensive... I've never... "

He smiles at the thought of being your first, his possessive side satisfied by your words.

"I can continue to prepare you to welcome me if that makes you feel better. "

Putting his money where his mouth is, his hand slid from your hair to your crotch, rubbing your soaked slit again.

You grab his hand, placing it back at your side, surprising him with the gesture.

You wrap your legs around his hips, tying your ankles together, quickening the rhythm of your lover's breathing. Taking his face in your hands, guiding him into a short kiss, you look at him with hungry eyes.

Convinced, Diluc buried his head in the hollow of your neck, catching his hardened member with a grunt and placing it at your entrance. Slowly he began to open you up, coaxing the outside of your thigh with his hand while the other clung to your hair. He gritted his teeth, breathing heavily through his nose as he concentrated on the sensation of you wrapped around his sex, you were so tight and constricted, he had to make a superhuman effort not to cum now.

He remained attentive to your sounds, watching for any sign of pain or discomfort. He raised his face to look at you.

"Hold on to me, I'm going to go all at once. "

You nodded, obeying his words, your arms wrapped around his shoulders. Diluc straightened up on one of his elbows, grabbing your hip with his other hand to use as leverage. He took one last look at you and then gave a quick, hard thrust, thrusting his hips into yours, allowing rapid penetration. You jerked in his arms, scratching his shoulders slightly. You let out a simple "ah" from your half-opened mouth.

You felt no pain, but the tears flowed of their own accord, a sense of loss in your heart. You were not sad at this, on the contrary, that Diluc was your first made you more than happy, but you could not stop the tears from flowing again and again.

Your lover wiped away your tears, kissing everything he could, repeating over and over in a whisper, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.

"Diluc, I'm fine, I'm not in pain. "

He nodded, kissing your jaw all the way to your neck, sucking on your skin making sure to leave his mark.

"(Y/n), can I move? "

You moved your hips for all answer, making him grunt.

He began to rock his pelvis slowly, enjoying the friction it gave him. His breathing was heavy as he rolled his hips against you, almost completely out of your womanhood before sliding back in, you were so perfect around him.

You ended up begging him to go faster. He increased the pace of his thrusts, going deeper and harder, drowning you both in pleasure. You clamped down around him, sucking and biting on his skin to try to muffle the sounds you were making. Diluc couldn't stop his own voice from coming out of him as he felt your walls squeeze him so perfectly. He rubbed your sore spot wonderfully, making the heat rise inside you. He finally grabbed your thighs, spreading them further apart for him, allowing you to feel more friction. The wet sound of your hips slamming against his invaded your ears as Diluc straightened his back for a better angle, reaching depths inside you that you didn't think possible. He increased the pace of his penetration, his hands gripping your hips to aid his movements. His thrusts were extremely close together, his sex barely coming out of you, the tip constantly stroking your G-spot. You needed to bite into something to keep the noises from coming out, you were sure that at least Albedo would hear you if you let yourself go.

Your lover's eyes once closed in the concentration of your combined pleasures, opened as he felt you squeeze at a steady pace around him. You grabbed a handful of his hair to pull him closer to you, which he did without resistance, continuing his pounding rhythm.

You kissed him full on the lips, feeling your second orgasm approaching. You released the most obscene sounds into his mouth, making him moan in turn.

As your knot loosened, your lips left his allowing your teeth to attack his shoulder, causing him to grimace with pain and pleasure.

"Stay inside! "

Your words alone sent him reeling, releasing himself inside you, continuing his movements until he was completely drained.

He breathed heavily, lying on top of you, avoiding crushing you under his weight, his hair spreading over his back and shoulders. He buried his nose in your neck as your arms wrapped around him in a gentle embrace.

When his breathing finally calmed, he sat up, locking his eyes with yours, a happy smile on his face. He gently caressed your cheek, kissing your lips tenderly. You were still connected to each other, feeling your combined fluids flowing from you. Diluc finally withdrew, the empty feeling eliciting a moan from you.

Diluc quickly got dressed, leaving just a few buttons of his shirt open. He wanted to discreetly fetch something to clean you up.

"Make it quick. "

He smiled and nodded, kissing the hand you had held out to him. He walked out of your tent, checking his surroundings. Kaeya still hadn't returned from his rounds, and Albedo was still in his lab, sitting on the floor surrounded by several open books. He went to get you a towel and some water, checking to see if Kaeya had run into any trouble. Eventually he spotted his further down, still inspecting one of the Fatui camps you had eliminated earlier. Somewhat reassured, Diluc returned to you, quietly entering your tent. He sat beside your reclining form, stroking your hair in a tender gesture. He cleaned you up himself, taking care not to forget anything. He helped you dress, kissing every bit of skin he could reach, warming you again after your body had cooled after your washing. Diluc lay on his back, pulling you into his arms. You rested your head on his chest, just below his chin, his hand caressing your waist

"Aren't you afraid Kaeya will wonder when he finds your tent empty? "

"Hmph, he's already guessed about both of us anyway. No wonder I want to sleep with you in the same tent. "

You giggle into his neck, rubbing his exposed chest with your fingertips.

"He's bound to tease you. "

Diluc frowned.

"You don't want me to stay? "

You gently raised your head, kissing his chin.

"If you leave this tent, I'll come and kick your ass. "

He smiled tenderly, tightening his arm around you.

"How's your wound?"

"I can hardly feel anything."

Soon you felt sleep weighing down your eyelids. Diluc noticed your breathing slowing, he kissed the top of your head gently.

"Good night, my love. "