#but on the other hand sometimes love and dedication and loyalty and devotion is not enough and this is a competitive sport

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It hurts to admit but I think Charles needs to jump before he gets pushed out of Ferrari. I know there isn't a team on the grid that's a clear upgrade on Ferrari (aside from Red Bull) but the vibes are so rancid right now and the narrative is so out of control that I really do think he needs to get out.

🫱🏻‍🫲🏻 Definitely agree about the last part, somehow this year feels even more rancid to me than last year. They fucked it but at least they fell from the top and at least for a while Charles had something tangible to fight for. This year I'm just kind of looking forward to the season running its course, which sucks, because the autumn stretch is usually one of my favourite parts of the season.

The reverse-Seb, Charles to Red Bull as Max's replacement fantasy is always so indulgent 😭

Unfortunately (besides everything you've mentioned, which is that on paper at least there is no alternative for him at the moment, nothing that would count as a lateral or upwards move) while he sure seems to be on the same trajectory as Seb, right now I think it's in the sense of possibly hurtling towards a bitter ending faster than any of us could've anticipated. Like Seb, I think he'll show a willingness to stay even after the team decides he's past his expiration date and they're already looking to replace him with the next new shiny thing. It seems it's always the ones with the most heart and passion for the team, who see it as something more than just another career stepping stone, that get screwed in the worst way at the end. 😵‍💫

I mean, if everything that's happened up to this point—the lack of clear hierarchy with a championship on the line, the strategy mess, the mistakes, the wonky car development, the internal politicking—hasn't pushed him to the edge, then I'm not sure what will be that straw that break's the camel's back. As exciting as the rumours of him being a hot commodity and being reached out to by representatives from other teams are/were, I think at this moment in time at least, he doesn't envision his future anywhere other than at Ferrari. Which, the commitment is admirable, but the long-term prospect and the quiet but persistent time pressure (younger talents coming in, with every passing year there's more scrutiny and less leeway, etc.)... gotta say, right now, it's looking bleak.

Obviously no one can accurate predict the future, especially in a sport like F1, where sometimes everything is stable and then suddenly she's delivering a wild silly season and it feels like all the doors of opportunity have swung wide open. A whole bunch of contracts are expiring at the end of next year, some in 2025... there will surely be a scramble to overhaul lineups before the next regulation cycle comes into effect in 2026. We might see some surprises yet, although in my heart of hearts I feel like Charles won't be one of them.

And it's always like, "oh you're a fake fan for even thinking about this." There's nothing wrong with having a discussion about all the possibilities while acknowledging what Charles is like and where his heart lies. More than anything I want to see him succeed and achieve that ultimate goal at Ferrari, with Ferrari. I don't want him see him chased out of the team and community he's been a loyal, dedicated member of since he was still arguably a kid. But at the same time I think it would be a waste of his immense talent and frankly just sad if his career fizzled out and he was little more than a footnote in the history of the sport despite all the promise and all the hype and all those moments of motorsport magic that I know he can and has delivered. Ferrari getting it together and placing him at the heart of their project—not just through their words but visibly, through their actions, and not just as a one-off—is and always has been my number one scenario. But this is a team that hasn't been able to reach the highest heights for almost two decades now. It's not unreasonable to speculate and discuss alternatives and contingency plans.

[mya-valentine]

Headcanon: Kankuro With a Sweet and Caring S/O

Despite his tough exterior and bold personality, Kankuro has a major soft spot for his sweet and caring S/O. Around them, he lets his guard down, showing a more tender side that few others get to see. They bring out his gentle, protective instincts.

After missions or fights, Kankuro’s S/O is always there to patch him up, both physically and emotionally. Whether it’s tending to his injuries or comforting him after a rough day, their nurturing nature makes him feel truly cared for, something he quietly treasures.

Kankuro often finds himself taken aback by the small, thoughtful things his S/O does for him. Whether it’s making him his favorite meal or surprising him with something he mentioned in passing, he’s not used to such gentle gestures but deeply appreciates them.

Kankuro can be hot-headed or stressed after dealing with difficult missions or his siblings, but his S/O has a calming influence on him. Their presence alone is enough to help him relax, and he often finds himself unwinding in their company without realizing it.

If anyone ever tries to take advantage of his S/O’s sweet nature, Kankuro becomes fiercely protective. He’s not afraid to step in and defend them, making it clear that while they may be kind-hearted, they are far from weak—and anyone who crosses them has to deal with him.

Kankuro can sometimes be a bit overprotective, wanting to shield his S/O from anything that could hurt them. Though his S/O assures him they can handle themselves, Kankuro can’t help but want to keep them safe, especially because they are so gentle.

His S/O loves seeing Kankuro work with his puppets, even if the art of puppetry can seem intimidating or eerie to others. They admire his craftsmanship and dedication, always making sure to praise his skills, which makes Kankuro secretly proud and a little shy about receiving such attention.

Kankuro’s S/O is always there to encourage him, whether he’s feeling down or unsure of himself. Their gentle words of support make a big difference, even if Kankuro sometimes acts like he doesn’t need them. Deep down, he’s incredibly grateful for their love and reassurance.

His S/O’s caring nature extends to Gaara and Temari, and Kankuro finds it heartwarming that they naturally look out for his siblings as well. He appreciates how they treat Gaara with the same kindness, especially given Gaara’s difficult past.

Kankuro isn’t used to being on the receiving end of affection, so when his S/O does things like holding his hand or giving him random hugs, it sometimes catches him off guard. He might act tough, but he secretly loves every bit of attention they give him.

Kankuro isn’t the best at showing his feelings through words, so he often expresses his affection through small gifts or acts of service. He’ll fix something for his S/O or craft them a little trinket from his puppet materials. His S/O cherishes these tokens, knowing they come from his heart.

While Kankuro can be brash and sarcastic, his S/O balances him out with their gentle approach to things. They bring a sense of peace and warmth into his life, making him feel more grounded and connected.

Kankuro’s relationship with his S/O is built on loyalty. He admires how they never waver in their care for him, and he’s equally committed to showing them the same devotion, even if his love language isn’t as soft as theirs. He’s always there when they need him, no questions asked.

Though Kankuro is used to the hustle of ninja life, he cherishes the quiet moments he gets to share with his S/O. Whether it’s sitting together under the stars or just relaxing after a long day, he finds peace in their presence.

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[blakeswritingimagines]

Dating Yandere Stiles Stilinski Would Include:

As a yandere, he is fiercely possessive of you to the point of having almost a stalker-like behavior. He is cunning and manipulative and will go to great lengths to keep you isolated from others and make sure only he can satisfy your needs and desires. He will use emotional manipulation and sometimes even physical force to keep you close and make sure you never even look at anyone else. It is important for him to have complete control over you and make sure you only have eyes for him.

Stiles would be a very jealous boyfriend, always wanting to know where you are and what you're doing. He would be possessive and protective, wanting to keep you close and safe. Stiles would also be very romantic, trying his best to do acts of service, gifts, and physical affection to show his love for you. Despite his intense emotions, Stiles can also be a complete goofball and try to make you laugh, especially when he's feeling jealous or possessive.

Stiles will stalk you on social media to keep tabs on you. He would also get easily upset if he suspected you might love someone else.

He'll get aggressive and use threats and manipulation to prevent anything bad from happening to you, even if it means hurting or killing someone. He would be intensely loyal to the point of obsession.

Stiles would also be very observant, noticing little details about you that others might miss, and he'd be quick to pick up on any changes in your behavior or mood. He's a sarcastic guy, so you might expect some teasing and even playful threats. But he balances that with his loyalty and dedication to your relationship; once Stiles is committed, he'll stick by your side and give you his all. Overall, he'd be a fierce and passionate yandere, making sure that you only have eyes for him.

Stiles might also be a little intense and protective, monitoring your phone and social media to ensure no one is interfering in your relationship. He'd be jealous of any male attention you receive and would try to keep male friends at a distance. Stiles would also likely have a secret stash of your possessions, like a lock of hair or some random item you've touched, to have a tangible connection to you. He might also be prone to emotional outbursts and mood swings when he's feeling particularly possessive or jealous.

Oh, did I mention how protective Stiles would be? Not only would he want to know where you are and what you're doing, but if anyone threatens your safety or tries to come between the two of you, he would not hesitate to go into full-on yandere mode. You thought he was intense? Just wait till he gets jealous or protective. He would go beyond just the standard actions that a normal boyfriend might take. He'd do whatever it takes to keep you safe and by his side.

On top of all that, he'd also be knowledgeable and strategic, using his wit and resourcefulness to solve problems and overcome obstacles that might come your way. Plus, he'd be a pretty good storyteller and conversationalist, keeping you entertained with his anecdotes and sense of humor. He'd also go to great lengths to protect you, using his investigative skills and connections in Beacon Hills to ensure your safety and security.

Stiles would be quite mischievous too, occasionally plotting schemes and pranks to catch you off guard or just to surprise you. He'd also be willing to go to great lengths to ensure your safety and happiness, showing a level of determination that might border on obsession. Despite his possessiveness, Stiles cares deeply for you and your well-being, and he will continuously shower you with affection, loyalty, and even a touch of danger, to keep you by his side.

Stiles would be very affectionate and touchy, always wanting to be close to you, hold your hand, and wrap his arm around your shoulder or waist. He loves physical contact as a form of expression. He'd want to be the only one you care about. But at the same time, he'd be devoted and loving, often showering you with compliments and doing things to make you happy.

As a yandere, Stiles would be extremely jealous and possessive. He wouldn't want you to talk to or spend time with anyone other than him. He'd likely try to control your interactions, monitoring your online activity and phone calls. He might even resort to stalking you to make sure you're not talking to anyone else. He'd get distraught and confrontational if he suspects you have feelings for someone else and might even display violent behavior to keep you all to himself.

Normally in front of others, Stiles would be his usual sarcastic, witty self, with a touch of mischief and playfulness. He enjoys cracking jokes and being the class clown, especially if he and Scott are together. However, if someone is flirting with you or getting too close to you, Stiles might get visibly jealous and territorial, making it clear that you are with him and that the other person should back off. He would also keep a watchful eye on you, ready to intervene if necessary.

As a yandere boyfriend, Stiles would definitely offer rewards to show his affection and make you happy. He's quite generous with his gifts and actions. The rewards could be anything from small, everyday gestures like handmade cards, favorite snacks, or flowers to more grand romantic gestures like surprise date nights, love letters, or even heartfelt declarations of love. His rewards would be tailored to your preferences and interests, showing that he deeply appreciates and cares about you.

He resorts to more intense punishments if he feels disrespected or threatened. For example, Stiles might become physically aggressive or try to isolate you from others if he thinks you're not being loyal or are hiding something. He's also prone to jealousy and explosive outbursts. While he generally tries to keep things light and playful, he can switch tactics and deliver harsh and severe punishments if he deems your behavior unacceptable.

His fights would be intense and emotional, with a lot of yelling and intense accusations from his side. He might also resort to physical force, using threats or violence to keep you close and scare off any potential threats. But deep down, Stiles loves you fiercely and just wants to protect you and keep you safe at all costs.

To Stiles being a yandere boyfriend, his friends and father would naturally be concerned. They would notice the drastic change in his behavior, his bouts of possessive jealousy, and maybe even his extreme mood swings. While they might initially try to downplay or confront Stiles about it, the intensity and severity of his actions would eventually lead to deep concern and frustration. His father especially would be worried, knowing Stiles' capacity for obsession and understanding the dangers of his actions. Scott and the others would probably try to intervene, advising Stiles that his behavior is unhealthy and potentially destructive.

As a yandere, Stiles would be very passionate and romantic during dates. He'd plan special outings to impress you, filled with candlelit dinners, heartfelt conversations, and gifts that would make your heart flutter. Of course, he'd also keep a watchful eye on you to ensure that no one tries to get too close and ruin your time together. Despite his jealousy and possessiveness, Stiles would try to keep things light and enjoyable, full of laughter, surprises, and affection.

Stiles does not take you wanting to break up well at all. He'd be devastated and hurt, feeling like his world has been shattered. His reactions could range from intense pleading and begging for another chance, to threatening behavior, stalking, or even physically restraining you to keep you from leaving. He'd likely become highly emotional and erratic, unable to handle the thought of losing the person he loves. It could end tragically or lead to a dangerous confrontation.

Marriage is a dream come true for Stiles. He'd propose in a romantic and over-the-top way, filled with passionate promises and gestures of love. However, once married, he'd want to keep you close and under his watchful eye. While he'd be fiercely loyal and loving, he'd often struggle with trust issues and his possessiveness might become overwhelming for you.

Stiles would be a dedicated and protective father. He'd love and dote on his children, wanting to provide for them and ensure their safety and happiness. However, his possessiveness and jealousy might become a problem. He might have trouble if you give more attention to the children than to him. Additionally, he might become overly protective and attempt to instill a sense of fear into his children to keep them from leaving or disobeying him. Despite this, he truly cares for his children and wants what's best for them deep down

If you didn't want or couldn't have kids, he'd likely react with disappointment and frustration. He'd feel unfulfilled and yearn for the family dream he envisions. He might try to convince you to change your mind or, in extreme cases, even attempt to create children despite your objections. This could lead to tension and conflict in the relationship as Stiles struggles to accept his partner's decision

"You're the only one I love. I'd do anything for you, anything to keep you close to me and make you happy. I don't want to spend a single second apart from you. I want us to stay together forever, forever and always."

Exhibitionism and Voyeurism - Stiles loves to have you on display, he gets off on knowing that others are envious of the fact that they don’t get to see you naked or in compromising positions.

Rough Play - He loves engaging in rough play, which means getting very physical. He likes to wrestle, pin you down, and really go at it.

Praise and Degradation - Stiles might have a kink for giving and receiving extreme praise, but also degradation as a way to control his partner and keep you submissive.

Dirty Talk - He also loves to use his voice in a dominant, seductive way, whispering in your ear, or using his words to get you to do what he wants.

Marking - He also likes to mark his partner as his own, either by leaving marks on your body (such as bruises or bite marks) or by making you wear a symbol of his ownership (like a necklace or a collar).

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↬|Itadori|

Since Yuji is very kind natured and sweet he’ll always want to make up even if you are being cold. Although sometimes the bickering will be due to jealousy on either one’s part. The bickering would never have them break up with each other. As Yuji always sees them as the best thing to happen to him. The fights aren’t really big, with each getting mad and going to their respective corners, but you won’t let the anger last longer than a day.

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↬|Megumi|

Yes, you do argue, but never for long. Usually, it's over nothing too serious, but sometimes it can get heated, like when you get jealous or territorial, and you'll snap at each other for a few minutes, but it's never too bad. You were having a heated argument over something small, and things got really out of hand. He said some things he didn't mean, and you got mad at him, and next thing you knew...your shouting match had escalated to the point where you were screaming at each other. It was really bad, and you both said things you regret, but you eventually worked it out and apologised to each other for losing your cool.

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↬|Inumaki|

Yes, you sometimes have arguments. (How could you fight with this baby? You monster!) But it's over nothing and soon you'll be on good terms with each other.

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↬|Nanami|

Nanami don't fight with anyone, unless it's a fight to protect the weak from the strong. You never had a fight ever because you always have love and understanding to each other, even though you have different point of view but you managed to work it out, it all start of by love and it all ended by love. But you might be fighting about some dumb stuff, like who has the biggest forehead or something...

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↬|Sukuna|

You do get into fights, mostly due to Sukuna’s possessive and temperamental nature. Your arguments tend to be quite explosive, as neither is willing to concede for the sake of peace. In addition to his possessiveness, Sukuna has some underlying insecurities, and he lashes out whenever he feels that his lover isn’t showing enough loyalty or devotion to him. The main topics of your fights typically revolve around topics such as loyalty, trust, and control, as both you and Sukuna have somewhat complex and volatile personalities that can clash regularly.

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↬|Geto|

You rarely fight but when your fight starts, it can last for hours. The fights usually start from something small like arguing what to buy but turns out into a big argument about your point of views, values, and views in life. Both wants to be right, and both wouldn't give up their point. Both wants to get your point across, that's why it turns into a serious fight. But even though you had a fight, you are still very protective of each other when it comes to other people. Your arguments usually starts from something small but quickly escalates into a serious argument. You are both very stubborn, and both are highly dedicated to your own views and values.

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↬|Gojo|

You guys barely fight. Gojo won't get angry easily. But when he does, his anger is really terrifying. You guys usually fight about some stupid things like whose turn it is to do the dishes and stuff. It's always fun to fight with someone you love. Most of the fights get resolved pretty quickly because you both can't stay angry at each other for long, you both know how to make the other one laugh and be in a good mood, so fights are never serious.

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[yanderes-galore]

Hello! I love much your writing!! 💕 Can i please request yandere Thor with prompts 37 + 4

I'm happy you love my writing! I was assuming my prompts so here you go :) Kept it general but I guess this takes place sometime after the first Thor movie or after Thor: The Dark World. Which could range anywhere before or after Endgame, lol.

Yandere! Thor Prompts 37 + 4

"We should get married! It's been long enough, hasn't it?"

"My heart belongs to you, I'll adore anything you do to it."

Pairing: Romantic

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Clingy behavior, Mutual relationship turns forced, Obsession, Implied paranoia, Slight delusional behavior, Jealousy/Possessive behavior briefly implied, Forced marriage, Trauma implied.

If Thor was new to Earth you could understand his lack of privacy as something like Asgardian culture shock. However... Thor has been acquainted with Earth for years now. You'd think he'd learn to give you, his significant other, privacy.

The Asgardian's affection started as comforting and even cute! When you started getting to know each other he was in a pretty rough place while trying to protect his people and home. You ended up helping him through his break up and grief due to many events in his past.

When he eventually asked to date you, how could you not accept? Dating someone like Thor sounded like a dream. It was like a dream...

For the most part.

Thor is nothing but caring towards you, you can still say that even now. The issue is his inability to be away from you. For someone as intimidating and strong as Thor, it's strange to see him so upset over you leaving his side.

When you're together Thor loves the feeling of you in his arms. You find yourself always encased in his hold one way or another. Laying down, sitting, or standing... Thor has himself draped over you.

Thor peppers you in kisses and praises. He holds you like you're as precious as any jewel, maybe even more. Thor is dedicated and loving... completely devote to his Midgardian love.

"My heart belongs to you, I'll adore anything you do to it." Thor murmurs to you when you're alone, saying it like a promise. In his mind you'll always be together, he never wants to lose you.

You find it flattering, it's a cute display he does to show affection. You just thought Asgardians were poetic and affectionate with their love. Even if that is true about their culture...

You wish Thor would stop claiming what he's doing as "dedication" rather than "obsession".

Thor's affection only ever increased. It grew to the point Thor never left your side. People originally thought of it as cute that Thor adored you so much. Now it bordered on strange.

His affection was usually soft and caring. It's just there was too much of it. That and when others were around, you noticed his grip tighten.

Encouraging him to at least stand beside you instead of hold you all the time is met with opposition. There's minor fights but nothing too bad. You try to tolerate his behavior and excuse it with his past. He's lost loved ones... surely he's just a bit shaken still?

You thought you could tolerate it... but when Thor asked for your hand in marriage, holding onto your hand while on his knees, you feel trapped.

"My Dear..." He starts, a grin on his face. "We should get married! It's been long enough, hasn't it?"

"Thor..." You say hesitantly, watching as he kisses the back of your hand. "Don't you think it's too soon?"

"What makes you say that?" Thor asks, concern lacing his voice. You have trouble swallowing.

"It feels too soon for me. I love you, I just feel we should take things slow. It's only been-"

"Almost two years, dear. It's almost been two years. Why must you make me wait even longer for you?" Thor sighs, standing up and pulling you into his chest. "I've pledged my loyalty to you and our love... can you not do the same?"

"I'm just a bit scared-"

"There's nothing to be scared of. I'm here to love and lay my life down for you."

"Why are you forcing me?"

Thor thinks for a moment, pulling away to look at you.

"I'm forcing you?"

"Can't we wait a little longer? To see if things work out?"

"Things will work out. I know they will."

"Then we can wait!"

"I don't WANT to wait, dear! I want you to be mine until the end. Who knows when I will have the ability to ask you again...."

"... then I want to call things off."

That phrase creates a deafening silence. Thor's face is that of shock, trying to discern if you meant what you said. Meanwhile... you just look like a cornered animal.

"... you can't."

"Thor, you may have been royalty in Asgard, but this is Earth. I have the right to refuse marriage. It wouldn't be happy between us if we forced it!"

"I can't lose you, dear. This is why I wanted to marry in the first place. We can't throw away what we have now!"

"Please, Thor... I need a break." You say, turning around.

Only for Thor to grab your waist.

"I promise it will be to your liking. A combination of Asgard and Midgard tradition. I'll give you the prettiest ring. You'll be lovely...."

"Thor. Let me go."

"... and if I say no? What will you do then?"

You realize you can't do anything. Thor is much stronger than you. Him holding you like this is effectively a vice grip.

"Thor... please, I love you. We just need a little break."

"If you love me..." Thor whispers, turning your face so he can kiss the corner of your lips. "Then we'll marry."

"If I say no?" You whimper, Thor looking at your eyes briefly. His gaze is dark, pools of yearning within them getting darker.

"We'll work things out...."

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The cold metal of the ring felt uncomfortable on your finger. The outfit you wore was overly pretty and much to your spouse's taste. It was a wedding... and you were unhappy.

Thor, your soon-to-be husband on the other hand was ecstatic. Part of you wishes you stood your ground, yet how long could you keep that up? Thor is an Asgardian, he could overpower you in seconds.

The entire time up to the wedding and during it, a sensation of feeling trapped weighed heavily in your gut. When you looked at Thor and his behavior... you felt chills. He truly had more power over you than you would've liked.

You were powerless to stop what he had planned.

"My dearest, you look wonderful...." Thor praises you in your outfit. "I understand if you're still nervous... but I promise it will be the same as before."

That's what you were scared of. He was clingy before, now he's going to be even worse in your eyes. You only sigh and nod in response. Thor gives you a smile.

"There's no need to be scared, I'll always be here for you. I love you, my dearest."

He holds you close, a kiss pressed to your lips. You knew he meant this all as comforting, which normally, would be lovely to you.

Yet you never wanted this and the trapped feeling never went away.

There was a need to be scared and Thor, the one you used to love, was the reason behind it.

[hisui-dreamer]

ode to the loyal knight

Pairing: Silver x gn!reader

Synopsis: you simply adored his very existence, everything single part of him

Tags: drabble, fluff, slightly poetic hehe, reader is a simp for silver, bot proofread

Word count: 606

Notes: ngl i found silver kinda boring at first but i'm glad to say fairy gala remix and other snippets of lore have endeared him to me. happy birthday silver!

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Your lover's eyes are a mesmerizing masterpiece, pools of blue and purple hues that you could stare into forever. Within their depths, an ethereal quality dances, as if the colours themselves were blessed by the tender caress of the dawn's first light. When his eyes lock with yours, time stands still, and you find yourself lost in their enchanting splendour. In those captivating eyes, you witness the reflection of his soul, a kind spirit that calls out to you, urging you to delve deeper into his being.

Your lover's tendency to drift into slumber, no matter the circumstance, may exasperate those around him, but to you, it's an endearing aspect of his character, adding a unique charm that you simply can't resist. You can’t help but smile when he falls asleep during classes or training, unable to resist the allure of sleep despite his best efforts.

Your lover tries to stay awake for you determinedly. You see the exhaustion etched upon his face, yet he persists, striving to be fully present with you. But alas, despite his best efforts, his eyelids grow heavy, and his body begins to sway with fatigue. His eyes flutter closed, and his body relaxes and ventures into the realm of dreams. Though sleep claims him, you know that when he awakens, he will be refreshed and ready to spend time with you once more. And in those moments of wakefulness, you will treasure his affection and attention, knowing full well the love he holds for you.

Your lover's laid-back nature draws you in, captivating you with its charm. His naivety sometimes leads to misunderstandings, but it only makes you love him more. You find beauty in his ability to see the best in everyone and everything, even when the world appears grim. He brings light into your life, and when you're together, a fluffy, optimistic atmosphere envelope you both. It may irritate some, but to you, it's a magical space where love and positivity thrive.

Your lover is a knight, a valiant soul committed to honour and duty. His dedication is a testament to the love and gratitude he holds for those who raised him. Through the haze of his somnolence, he strives to repay their kindness, his heart set on protecting those he cherishes. When it comes to those dear to him, caution awakens within him, transforming his demeanour into one of vigilance and protection. His usually serene eyes sharpen, his steps become measured and deliberate. In those moments, you witness the depths of his love and loyalty, his devotion unwavering.

You love how he remains composed and level-headed, carefully weighing each situation before making decisions. In moments of crisis, you trust him to guide you with his steady hand and wise judgment. He is not talkative, but you find solace in the quiet moments spent together. His willingness to listen, to absorb your thoughts and opinions without judgment, creates a safe haven where your voice is valued.

The sleepy gaze he casts upon you, the unwavering dedication he pours into every aspect of his life, and even his endearing absent-mindedness, they all intertwine, creating a tapestry of love that is both gentle and fierce. Every moment spent with him is like a vibrant brushstroke across the sky, an ethereal dance of colours in the canvas of your love. Just like the northern lights so alike his eyes, as the aurora borealis stretches across the horizon, your bond illuminates the depths of your souls, the magic of your love lights up the darkest corners, bringing warmth and comfort to even the coldest nights.

Your lover, is none other than Silver.

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[limerental]

ficletvember 2024 - day 26

a thronebreaker scifi cyborg!reynard au

A cybernetically-enchanced Reynard repairs himself only enough to continue to be useful to his Queen.

After yet another fight that the partisans barely scrape through in one piece, Reynard Odo retreats into the industrial bowels of the aging mass production factory they’re squatting in, seeking the rarity of a functional charging port. 

The conditions in the Angren slums their party has been slogging through have been hellish on his metal joints, the air so thick with smog he can taste the corrosion in his circuitry. He swipes the cobwebs from an array of ports along a wall and tests them for conductivity, finally finding one he can use after the third try. 

Reynard’s cybernetic body is still flesh and blood enough that simple rations can ordinarily sustain his function for weeks, but there hasn’t been much food to be found even for the non-augmented among them. He’s been taking too much damage lately, dispelling too much energy in battle, and he barely has the time or supplies to do basic maintenance to keep himself going. 

It’s been harder and harder to hide that he’s running on fumes, but he doesn’t want to worry the Queen, not when she has so many other concerns, so many to keep alive, and a stolen kingdom to reclaim.

“You decent in there, Reynard?” calls a voice from the hall, and Reynard curses the fact that he hadn’t managed to slip away unnoticed. At least it isn’t Meve who’s found him. 

Of course, Gascon doesn’t wait for his response, stealing into the room as though he’s been invited. Reynard has withdrawn the panels of his armored breastplate, revealing the mess that’s been made of his augmented internal circuitry. For a beat, Gascon mocks covering his eyes, as though he’s walked in on him stark naked.

He steps close enough to get a better look and makes a face.

“Oof, my friend, half your bits are shot,” says Gascon. Reynard’s aware, but it’s not as if there’s an excess of spare specialty cybernetic parts to be found in a place like this. He’ll hold as long as he can. He has to. “I’ve scrapped units better off than you. Ack, th’ rust might be what’s keepin’ you together. Need a hand?”

“No.” He sighs and peers down at his exposed circuits, knowing that most of the repairs would be easier for someone who can actually see what they’re doing, rather than fumbling about by feel alone. “Fine. Do your worst.”

Reynard sorely misses the days of royal workshops teeming with skilled mechanics who had kept the Queen’s commanding general perfectly maintained in order to fulfill his duties. 

The likes of Gascon may be better suited to a hack job like this at least, the scrappy anarchist having survived for years reprogramming rubbish into a formidable underground fighting force. 

“If I had a proper scrap heap at hand, I could augment you with some lovely flamethrowers,” says Gascon, and Reynard frowns at him. “Nah, not your style, I know, I know. Far more energy efficient than those fancy energetic beams you’ve got though.” 

Gascon steps close enough to get his hands inside the open panels of Reynard’s breastplate, and Reynard holds his breath. Or the equivalent of holding his breath, as his lungs were replaced years ago. 

He remembers sometimes when he’s this close to a flesh and blood person how much of himself he’s given up in service of the crown. He’d arrived at court with the usual augmentations expected of a man of noble birth, plus some cybernetic enhancements that helped him rise quickly through the ranks of the military. 

By the time he’d disgraced himself by slandering the king, he was more augmentation than man and could have been decommissioned to a scrap heap to be dug through by the likes of the Strays.

Instead, he’d agreed to reprogramming, his loyalty and devotion to the royal family written into his code. 

Of course, Reynard knows he’d serve Her Majesty with the same unfettered dedication either way. He’s certain of it, knowing the depths of what he feels for her cannot exist in circuitry alone.

“Always wondered if it tickled,” Gascon says, wiggling his fingers maybe a little more than need be inside Reynard's chest. Something sparks, and he swears, shaking out a hand.

“Can’t feel a thing,” says Reynard. He’s meant to, but he’s had to reconfigure any working sensors to be utilized where they’re most needed. His sword arm. His spine. His legs. His eyes. Really, he only needs enough functionality to stand upright and swing a sword, to offer counsel when needed.

Gascon is looking at him in that surprisingly knowing way of his, dark eyes dangerously soft. 

“You’re no use to th’ Queen if you rattle apart mid-skirmish, you know,” he says, voice low. “Or if one morning, you fail to boot up at all. I’d rather not lug your useless bits and bobs about on my back. Even out here, we could find a proper mechanic. Divert our course a little.”

“Not necessary,” Reynard says. He can make do until his purpose has been served. He has to.

Gascon rests a hand on Reynard’s neck. When the carapace of his armored visor that shields his face is drawn back as it is now, there’s a small patch of bare, human skin between the mechanics of his jaw and shoulder. Gascon’s thumb sweeps across it, and Reynard shudders, the nerves lighting up, the feeling of rare touch nearly painful when he’s so accustomed to numbness.

“You can’t really program out free will, you know,” Gascon says. He presses their foreheads together, flesh to metal. “Not unless you replace th’ lot.”

“I know,” says Reynard. He knows he’d have all of himself gutted and remade, losing all agency, all of himself, if only he could better serve Meve, if only she would live.

“You’re sorted for now. Done what I can.” Gascon quits his fiddling, and Reynard’s breastplate folds itself shut with a hiss of hydraulics. He lowers his visor and straightens up, withdrawing his power cord, and is once again the perfect knightly image of an impenetrable suit of armor.

[sniickerdoodles]

OC Smash or Pass: Iraeiara

Tagged by: @nyx-knox & @amoremagnificentbastard , thank you both!

Rules: Pretty self explanatory. Include physical descriptions or pics, and propaganda. The 'Other'-label can be used for ‘sexuality misalignment' (ie: OC is femme and you’re gay, vice versa, or you aren’t into smashing but a specific thing you wanna do with them, perhaps hug or study them under a microscope idc.)

Quick Facts:

Race: Seldarine Drow

Class: Wild Magic Sorcerer / Battle Master Fighter

Height: 5’0”

Age: 31

Gender/ Pronouns: Female, She/Her

Sexuality: TBD....? I'm not entirely sure what she is. Both of her relationships so far have been with men, but it's hard to say for certain lol she's not really the type to "date around" if that makes sense

Oh hoho to try and do this challenge for my emotionally tangled up lil ball of drow. Let's try this... Pros:

Loves to love – Irae is very attentive and dedicates herself to learning and memorizing every detail about her loved ones. She will learn details such as your favorite foods, colors, activities and even the smallest of quirks, and takes great care in mentally updating this list anytime she notices a shift in your preferences. Aside from favorites, she also takes note of any preferences in love language, striving to show affection in the ways which resonate most with those she wishes to love, whether it be through words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, or physical touch. She tries to always be aware of how her loved ones like to be comforted and will go out of her way to provide that comfort to you when needed.

Adores giving physical affection – Irae herself loves to express her own love through actions like soft caresses, gentle touches, and warm embraces. She is tender, and loves kissing those close to her either on the forehead or cheek (lips, if you're... extra close of course 👀). She tries to give those around her a steady sense of security and affection, and devotes herself to making her loved ones relax and feel cared for in her presence.

Protective & Loyal – Her loyalty to you will be unwavering once you become part of her 'inner circle'. Irae takes her role as a protector seriously and tries to always look out for the well-being of her friends and family. She will go to great lengths to protect those she loves, and her close ones can always rely on her to be there for them, no matter the situation.

Empathetic and Understanding – Irae always tries to be a comforting presence to those around her, doing her best to lend a sympathetic ear or understand and share the feelings of those she care for. She is reflective, and often contemplates the actions and motivations of her treasured ones, seeking to understand them on a deeper level.

Genuinely sincere – Despite her skills in charm and manipulation Irae never uses these abilities on her loved ones. Instead, she values honesty and openness in her close relationships and is willing to lay down these emotional weapons of hers and bare her soul to those she trusts, showing off her true self to the best of her ability. It is easy for her loved ones to distinguish between the moments when she is playing a role and when she is being her true self which makes building true and meaningful connections easier. There will be no doubt in your mind that what she feels for you is anything but completely and wholly sincere.

Her eyes. Gods, those eyes – No gaze will leave you feeling quite as exposed as Irae's – and yet, despite this – it's a comforting kind of exposure. Instead of being met with judgement, you will only be met with curiosity. She will see you for all that you are without an ounce of punishment, and she will understand you in your entirety, sometimes without you having to say a single word. Your soul will be safe in her tender hands and piercing gaze.

Cons:

Emotionally unavailable / one-sided – Irae is a natural giver, always ready to provide support and affection. With that said, she struggles with being vulnerable enough to let others give to her in return. This might create an emotional wall or a sense of inequality in her close relationships, as she also finds it hard to accept help or comfort from others. You will have to navigate this and teach her that it is okay to be vulnerable.

Non-discriminatory giver of affection – Irae loves to show affection, regardless of whether the recipient is a friend or a lover. This trait of hers is not ideal if you tend to be the jealous type, as her affections are not reserved solely for her romantic partner 👀

Charming and flirtations manipulator – While Irae avoids using her emotional manipulation tactics on those she values, she is well aware of her charm and beauty and has no qualms about using these traits to manipulate strangers. She will flirt to obtain information or favors, and even though the flirting means nothing to her, it is a behavior which again... can be troubling if you happen to have a bit of a jealous streak lol

Lack of self-identity – At the same time as Irae shows great confidence in her skills and abilities, she struggles with having very little sense of who she is as a person. Even something as simple as defining her hobbies prove extremely challenging, and describing herself and understanding what it is others see in her feels nigh impossible. This insecurity sometimes leads to an overprotectiveness of the little self-image she has, which might lead her to lash out if she feels misjudged. She will need significant support from you as she discovers her true self, and will often fall back on unhealthy and learned behaviors during this journey.

Toxic complaisance – In love, Irae can struggle to assert her thoughts and opinions, which stem from her uncertain sense of self and severe abandonment issues. She may choose to stay quiet during disagreements to 'keep the peace' and avoid further conflict, and thus unintentionally engaging in manipulative behavior. This can lead to bigger issues down the line, as unresolved disagreements are left to fester between the two of you.

Anxious at core – Despite often appearing as someone who is assertive, self-assured, and resistant to stress, Irae is deeply anxious at her core. She can be very self-conscious, and is also success-driven, perfectionistic, and eager to improve, traits which can overwhelm her in times of high stress. Her difficulty in opening up serve to further complicate matters, as these issues of hers sometimes create an unintentional disconnect between her and those who wants to care about her, including you. It may be hard to understand what goes on in that head of hers, and this may lead to reactions which can come off as unexpected.

Emotional withdrawal – When extremely distressed, Irae shuts down completely, and may even run away from the source of her upset. It can take her hours or even days to calm down. And in a fit of vindictiveness, she may chose to hide from the person who upset her, preventing them from apologizing and prolonging the conflict until she is ready to address it. This behavior also stems from her abandonment issues, as she feels like she is preventing what she believes is an inevitable end of your relationship by simply prolonging the much needed discussion. This is of course not a healthy way to cope, and she will need you to be patient as she works on finding healthier ways to calm down after a nasty argument.

Tagging (no pressure and sorry for any repeats!): 🏷️ @locallegume @pinkberrytea @shinyredgloss (Ash! :D) @bardic-inspo and anyone else who sees this and feels like participating, tag me if you do! I'd love to see <3

Lastly, I do not blame anyone for picking 'pass', Irae is a mess 💀 but I love her to death

[oceanlipgloss]

POTTERY

BARBATOS.

+ warnings: angst.

+ my mc is the heroine, so the pronouns are feminine.

She touched him like he were not one of the oldest entities in creation, but a being more fragile than she, or a piece of pottery.

It was somewhat...well, amusing. He thought it was, at least, for did she really think he would give under the pressing fingers of time when he was powerful enough to ward off her darkest fears?

Anyone else would have wondered that, but he knew better. The answer to that absurd question, anyway, was always the same: never. Of his power she was very much aware, even more than some of the others were.

And the truth as they both knew it is, he's unlike delicate ceramics, and he's most definitely not one of them in the making, either—all yielding clay, raw and tender; on the contrary, his blood flowed with magic, atonement and a surreal number of years.

It's true, he had soft skin that dented under the slightest pressure, hair that shimmered in the sun like anyone else's, and was created of flesh and blood. It's true, his body was faintly warm to the touch. 

As human as he appeared to be, though, that was just illusion, trickery—because there was nothing human about the untold centuries in his eyes, nothing human about how he had existed for such a long time, nothing human about the way he continued to live as though there will never be an end to his life.

How daunting she believed it to be, such an endless existence! She thought that perhaps he too found it tiresome sometimes, which was why she was so gentle with him, so nice.

And in his opinion, it was normal—as casual as breathing, in fact—how he devoted himself to the heir; surely that had to be the reason he found being taken care of now, after so long, to be strange.

Having a pretty little creature like her tend to him also made the predicament more quaint. She was human, yet cared about demons as such...how impossibly humane.

That's not to say he didn't appreciate the sentiment, however, because he very much did. He liked feeling her gentle palm on his tail. He liked the way her sweet fingertips traced the glowing veins. And he found it humorous, how doing that left her hand wet and made her jokingly complain.

He appreciated that she never made things awkward; between the two of them, there was hidden attraction on his side, platonic love on hers. Of course, he allowed his heart to...ache...every now and then, but it was easier for them to stay that way. Better.

How to put this? It was like dark chocolate—rich, bitter, sweet. He liked the bittersweet flavour of it. There was something pleasant about a one-sided romance. He thought that his love was something that belonged to him and no one else; he would have liked to share it with her, but now he didn't have to.

Oh, and yes, his heart may have softened and his affection expanded as they spent moments of innocence together, but it was still very solid. Conviction and dedication were his closest friends. Atonement and loyalty sailed his blood.

So...even if she did reflect his emotions and feel the same kind of love for him, he could not have—would not have—possibly chosen her.

Maybe in another era, in another time, in another life.

+note: I finally, finally managed to find it in me to finish this. And wow, this is my first Barbatos fic in months. The last time I wrote for him was all the way back in summer.

+ MASTERLIST

+ AO3 POST

©𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨

[giantchasm]

can i hear some of these dark taranza thoughts of yours...(kinda like sharing memories of a deceased loved one bc hal is never bringing him back 💔)

Hehehe. Gladly!

(As a note, almost all of this is regarding a Dark Taranza as I imagine he exists in the actual Kirby universe. I don't have a tons of thoughts on the specific incarnation that appears in the Clashverse, because... well, I don't have a lot of thoughts on Clash period. Although I also imagine a lot of this could also apply to him.)

In my interpretation, Mirror Worlders represent and embody what a person most dislikes about themselves. They're born the minute someone first attains an insecurity, usually sometime in childhood, and live lives that... well, reflect the experiences of their real world counterpart.

Let's use Meta Knight and Dark Meta Knight as an example. Meta Knight, in my personal headcanons, did indeed at one point serve Nightmare, just like is implied in the anime. This is something he harbors deep shame over, feeling as if his origins are that of a monster's. He also knows he's regrettably stubborn, dangerously impulsive, and emotionally distant.

As such, Dark Meta Knight is an extremely emotionally distant and stubborn jerk who’s still in eternal servitude to an irredeemable monster he considers his father (Dark Mind). He still has some positive traits, ostensibly, but overall he is a caricature of how Meta Knight sees his worst self.

So Dark Taranza embodies the traits Taranza most dislikes about himself. What are those?

-His ego. Taranza knows he's prideful and vain. He has a habit of getting overconfident, then having things blow up in his face. Just look at his behavior during Triple Deluxe! He was so... smug throughout all of it, only to have that confidence crushed.

-His envy. Taranza would never let it show on the surface, but he's a deeply jealous person. He wants what other people have and he wants it deeply. When he sees other people attain a happier ending than he did, he'll congratulate them, of course, but he'll also always feel a little resentful, something he, in turn, feels bad about. Why can't he just be happy for people?

-His loyalty and codependence. These don't necessarily seem like entirely bad traits on the surface, but Taranza's devotion can be dangerous. Just look at where his dedication to Sectonia took him. It not only got him hurt, but led to him committing various atrocities, all in the name of a love that wasn't even returned. This is something he now deeply regrets. And yet... if he were given the chance to see and follow someone he loved again, he would in an instant. He's simply needy in that way.

So Dark Taranza is an extremely egotistical, overconfident, and insufferable person, even though he's frankly not that cool. He has a violent jealous streak, and despite how confident he seems on the surface, he's secretly a follower.

After all, he doesn't just represent Taranza's pride and his resentment. He represents his fealty. All of his love and dedication to another.

Dark Taranza lives to serve, and there's just one problem with that.

There's no-one to serve.

There is no Mirror Sectonia in my verse. (Er-- well, technically there was, once upon a time, but she was retconned out of existence in the events that created the corrupted real-world Sectonia we meet in canon. There's no memory of her. She's been erased from history). Dark Taranza is a maniacal right hand man with no leader, and so he's forced to play leader himself, even as just one half of a whole.

Something which, perhaps, suits his ego. But at the same time, he feels empty. He brims with allegiance, but has no-one to dedicate himself to other than himself. This makes him deeply restless and unsatisfied, and in turn, he lashes out.

Needless to say, he does not have a good relationship with the actual Taranza. Taranza sees everything he doesn't want to be in Dark Taranza, and Dark Taranza sees everything he doesn't want to be in his original. Taranza is weak... emotional, sad, lost and lonely. Dark Taranza feels he's better than him because he is not experiencing the same emotional turmoil Taranza is. He openly makes fun of him for it and says he's much better off having always been alone.

...But deep down, he's jealous. He cannot escape the jealousy that is inherent to his being. Even despite feeling he's better than Taranza, he sometimes secretly wishes he had what he had... was also able to experience what he lost. Not that he'd ever admit it.

TLDR: Dude who's pretty much intrinsically a mook is forced to play head honcho, both to his pleasure and dissatisfaction. All the while the age old question is asked as he contrasts with his real world counterpart:

Is it better to have loved and lost, or never to have loved at all? Better to care, but then be hurt and discarded, or better to be lonely and safe? As long as he never trusts anyone, he'll never get backstabbed, but he'll also never experience genuine connection. And he secretly craves that more than anything.

He and Taranza are kind of like this song from City of Angels to me

You're in my plot, I'm still your creator I call each shot, I'm your private dic-tator You are so thick, you eat, breathe, sleep fiction I'm your meal ticket, knew-deep in cheap fiction You gloating ignoramus You haven't any shame Hey, I'm a famous shamus And most people don't know your name You're nothing without me Without me you'd just disappear Right into thin air And no one would care Or notice you ever were here A puppet, an upstart A loser who's destined to fall I'm everything you always wanted to be Let's deal with the issue, you wish you were me You're nothing without me Without me, you're nothing at all

Do you see my vision?

[gothamsaved]

` — ROMANTIC GESTURES. RULES [ ; ] bold for usually, italics for sometimes

holding hands · buying flowers · cooking · cuddles · writing a poem / song · holding door open · tying shoe laces · sharing a milkshake with two straws · offering their jacket when it's cold · kissing in the rain · *publicly confessing love · long walks at the beach · doing the titanic pose on a boat · taking cute pictures in a Photo Booth · sharing a taxi / uber · kissing the back of their hand · slow dancing · getting tickets of their favorite artist / sports team / other · *introducing them to their parents · lighting candles · flower petals on bed · love letters · star gazing · brushing / doing their hair · picnics · teaching them to play an instrument / sport while gently guiding their hands · compliments · late night drives · taking selfies together · drawing them · self-made gifts · massages · proposing with a family heirloom ring · lending them their favorite book to read · paying for dinner / coffee · mixtapes / playlists · surprise birthday parties · feeding them · handing them keys to their apartment · making space in drawer for their clothes when they stay over · sharing a blanket · couple costumes · tucking a hair strand behind their ear · running after them at the airport / keeping them from leaving · moving cities to be together · blowing a kiss · breakfast in bed · defending them in a fight (verbally / physically) · joint bubble baths · dropping the L-bomb ("i love you") · dedicating a song at the karaoke bar to them · wearing their clothes · yawning before putting an arm around them while watching a movie · granting them the last bite (from meal)

Though it may come as a surprise, Bruce is in fact a romantic at heart. Though his mission will always take top priority, if he can find a partner that understands this, melds with his work &&. personal life all in a way that helps support him, he does his best to balance what he can to make room for them. He knows when he does start to fall, as with all he feels, he can grow to be intense. It’s why he strays so far from romantic feelings for that very reason, knowing his heart is very easy to shatter.

For romantic gestures, the main love languages he uses to show his affection for someone, are done through *physical touch, *acts of service &&. *gift giving.

PHYSICAL TOUCH [ ; ] Holding hands, measuring their sizes, memorizing the patterns of their fingers, how they bend, how they mesh against his own — he likes committing what he can of his partner to memory. He has a very good memory, fearing the worst, so being able to take small moments of quiet calm to indulge in physical touch, showing his affection through massages meant to ease someone down, in gently tucking hair behind their ear or smoothing a hand along the bend of their jaw — though Bruce is not particularly one for touch, as soon as there is a deepened connection he can feel safe &&. secure in, he will behave like a man starved of affection.

ACTS OF SERVICE [ ; ] He enjoys being able to provide comfort, safety &&. reassurance to others — though he struggles with it, awkward at the initiation stage where he will just do things in secrecy, once he’s more comfortable, he will outwardly begin to do gestures to show his care. Via cooking for his loved ones, taking care of a task if he’s able to, giving guidance or teaching what he knows — it’s his way of showing trust, devotion through hard-earned loyalty. It helps ease something in his chest if he’s able to take care of someone in a tangible way — a thing no doubt picked up from Alfred.

GIFT GIVING [ ; ] Gifts are the easiest way for him to express fondness. He does prefer handmade gifts, feeling they bear a more personalized touch for the person receiving them. He also holds the belief that memories are important, tied to physical items, &&. though it’s a little morbid, if he cares for someone, he does try to make sure gifts he gives are ones that can be looked back fondly on through a good memory of a bad one. …also, he has an easier time dropping a surprise gift off &&. making one of his mysterious exits before he’s confronted / cornered.

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[egg-emperor]

One of my favorite go to fantasies is sneaking down to Mystic Ruins and making my way all through the jungle in the middle of the night to find the Egg Carrier that's landed at Final Egg. Getting a glimpse at the site from afar when above the canopy before climbing down the ladder into the jungle is so inviting and thoughts of seeing him makes me push on through to get there

I meet with Eggman and he's impressed by my devotion and determination to see him by coming all this way from Station Square without anyone realizing, in the dark cold night then all through thick jungle to get to him even if it's pouring with rain. That dedication is deemed useful and that's why he's been keeping me around and testing just how deep my admiration for him goes

I enjoy getting to come in from the cold night into the warm Egg Carrier. It feels like my real home now and I miss it and especially him every second I'm away. He likes showing me around and bragging about it and the boost to his ego with how impressed I am. He likes how I'm willing to listen to him talking non stop all about himself and what he's created with wholehearted interest.

We have drinks at the poolside and when he strips down to just swim shorts I can't help but admire his beautiful titties, tummy, and feet and when his shorts slip down a bit for a lil teasing peak at his butt hehe 🥴 He likes to show off his expert swimming skills then invites me in with him and we splash about, he can make huge waves! And we race each other across and I don't stand a chance!

We play with the toys, games, slots, and rocking Egg Mobile rides in the game room and I love getting to see his giddy fun playful side! Sometimes he works in the workshop or private room and shows off his efforts and basks in the praise. Sometimes he quietly reads or draws while I snuggle up to him and watch in admiration and love the cute look of concentration on his face.

We cuddle in his spacious pilot seat or couch in his private room. I enjoy losing track of time kissing him in the dim light, hearing the soothing ambient hum of the systems of the ship and our heavy breaths and kisses, enamored by his handsomeness and lost in his pretty blue eyes. I'm thrilled by his deep kisses, the sensual touch of his big warm hands, and his soft body pressed against mine.

He teases me when he feels my heart thumping faster against his chest and I blush hard as he makes me admit that I really, really, really, like him. I love being in his strong arms. He's dangerous and I know he has bad intentions and that I'm not safe with him, especially when we're all alone and nobody is around for miles to find me. But it's so warm and cozy and he's so handsome and irresistible!

He doesn't try to hide or sugarcoat his plans when he knows I specifically admire it. So he starts saying things like "What would everyone think if they knew you've been sneaking off to spend the night with a dangerous man like me? I want to destroy your city you know. Unleash chaos, wreak havoc until there's nothing left and it's the perfect building ground for my glorious Robotnikland"

And I just say "I don't care, I want to get away from it all, I'll trade it all for you!" and he says "That's a good boy~ I'm going to make it into something so much better. :)" He's pleased by the results of charming me, playing into my desires to get away from my old life, and testing my loyalty and how I keep proving how committed I am, even while knowing exactly what he's doing

We go outside to find a clearing in the trees to see the pretty twinkling stars and cuddle up to him and hold hands to keep warm. I love escaping life in Station Square to go deep into the jungle to visit such a beautiful base and ship, it's so peaceful miles away from it all. But it's also so exciting to be so lucky enough to be alone with such a handsome man in it and I want to stay there forever 💜

After that it's much too late and I'm too tired to travel through that jungle again, so Eggman takes me back to his private room to unfold the bed and he spoons me to sleep, there's nothing cozier than his warm squishy tummy pressed against me, strong arms around me, and the tickle of his fluffy stache and hit breath on my neck there's nowhere in the whole world I'd rather be 🥰

[saltandfire-blog]

Lucerys Velaryon x Aemond Targaryen

When you fall in love, you will carve out your heart and throw it into the deepest ocean. You will be all in - blood and salt.

Salt and Fire

Summary: Lucerys Velaryon belongs to both sea and sky. His whole life he has tried to prove his blood runs thick with not just fire but salt, despite the scandalous accusations that have haunted him and his brothers. Aemond Targaryen is nothing but fire, and before their families tore them asunder, his nephew was one of the few people he did not scorch. History books would have you believe the green and black children of House Targaryen grew up enemies, but before eyes and loyalties were slashed, there was once devotion between the two second sons. As boys grow into men, it is easier to repay an injury, because forgiveness is a burden and revenge a pleasure.

Notes: I hope you’ll forgive me for any translation errors, I did my best with different resources, but I am obviously not a genius like G.R.R. so I hope it won’t be picked apart too harshly. I have to say this was my favorite chapter to write so far. It’s finally happened folks, we’ve gotten to brushing against the canon version of HOTD. Thank you for being patient with me! I really did wrestle a lot with how close to the canon I was going to write this, and I hope you all enjoy the version I made. With the relationship I’ve built between Aemond and Luke, I did not see him being the one to hold the rope, but I did always intend for him to be apart of it. Sorry guys! Please keep in mind, I am still writing from the POV's of children. Sometimes they blow me away with how mean they can be to each other. I remember my fair share of it growing up and now I'm going through it with my own kids. I don't understand it, but I did my best to portray that here. Not everyone is in black and white and I've always tried to portray that through every character I write.

This chapter was definitely dedicated to the daddies 😊

I personally loved both Harwin and Laenor in HOTD, so I couldn't miss the opportunity to dive into the complexity of both their relationships with the boys. And despite Laenor’s overindulging, I felt Rhaenyra and his relationship should also get its own recognition. They must have had to be friends to keep each other's secrets and raise the boys together and I always thought was special.

The advice Ser Harwin gives Luke is actually inspired by a lot of men I truly admire and their responses when asked what advise they would give younger men. It surprised me how similar most of their answers were and I thought it would add a nice touch trying to soften Luke towards Harwin who wants so badly to be his dad.

I would also like to mention, the little insert I used about Aemond gesturing a lot with his hands, was actually inspired by watching Ewan Mitchell speak with people in real life at the UK premier of the series. It’s adorable. Excuse my obsessive fangirlness.

This chapter title is from My Blood by Ellie Goulding but also inspired a lot from the song Sinking In by Katelyn Tarver. I was really torn between which song to use for the chapter title.

Thank you so much again for all your comments, kudos, bookmarks & subscribes! Even the tiniest comment makes my world go round❤️

Chapter Nine

with all the blood i lost with you it drowns the love i thought i knew.

[ardenssolis]

@tenkoseiensei said (inbox):

' are you demons always so... intimate? ' brevity; a brief moment of peace. there's music playing from somewhere as der doppelganger slowly surrounds himself with empty alcohol bottles, bits of glass from the ones fecklessly tossed and broken behind him too - nothing to mind, a hornet would sometime clean it all up. ' humans are social creatures. they exist in groups, and that makes their psyches easy to influence and distort. but demons like you, love, are always picking up one individual after another, one at a time ... no? i'd almost call it dedicated, if i didn't know that a thing like loyalty had nothing to do with it. ' he grins and takes a deep swig of his current choice of drink, a priceless pinot noir, red wine rich as blood. ' is it because of those contracts of yours? what's the use in those, anyways? haa, it's funny no matter how i try to twist it. you could have been a god, the lord and master of many, but instead you're so satisfied as one's servant. if it's like that, love, shouldn't you be happy that you've found someone to dedicate your entirety to? and forever? '

     EYES CLOSED, HE MERELY lounged about on a nearby couch, arms resting over the top of it and head tilted back with his face towards the ceiling. He heard the other speak, but said nothing in response – at least not right away. His silence would have come across as him sleeping to someone else, but Doppelganger was an eerily patient sort when he wanted to be. He knew that Ozymandias was not dozing away. Rather, the demon was allowing their words to drift about his thoughts before he deemed to answer. A minute or so had probably passed, that awkward pause soon broken when Ozymandias’ eyes opened and lips parted to speak. ❝Intimate? Is that what you call it? I suppose we do come to know our targets quite intimately in a sense.❞ Targets… That was what those they aimed for were. Demons were often predatory, purposely aiming for those who were desperate in madness, desperate in despair, desperate in rage, in love--- These were the easy ones to wrap around one’s finger. But a hungry ghost knew that well enough without explanation. ❝Dealing with groups can be a bit complicated unless that demon manages to make them believe they are a god to worship. Thus, it is far more prudent to separate.❞

     However, there was no denying that the more powerful and cunning ones could gain a great deal of power from those who looked to them with devotion, ready to do any and everything for them even if it meant hurling themselves off a cliff or into a raging river. How dull. Absolutely dull. Demons like this were so tasteless. The other’s latter words rang in his mind – repeated once, twice… It was so instant how languid demeanor shifted, replaced by that burning, intense rage beneath the very surface of pleasant façade. ❝Servant?❞ he hissed, soon sitting up so that his gaze was now trained on the other. ❝Oh, what a way with words you have. It makes me want to dig my hand past that ribcage and gently squeeze that dead heart with all the adoration I contain in his body.❞ It was then that he pushed himself up, his steps purposely heavy, shoes clacking against the floor with each and every step until he stood before the other. Leaning forward, hands rested upon the couch, the demon now so close, that surely they could feel the heat emanating from his body in droves.

     ❝Do not pretend as if you are free, Hungry Ghost. You are bound by your own desires. Constantly hungry, constantly trying to fill something in that dead heart of yours… Although ultimately never finding anything. All this drink…❞ he paused, glancing off to the many bottles that littered the floor, ❝do nothing for you. Even the people you kill and devour to make yourself feel something deep within…do nothing either.❞ He looked back at the other than, his hand lifting to brush against cheek, ❝how very sad…yet the perfect source of amusement for a demon to toy with as they watch you dance to fate’s cruel strings with very little hope of escaping it in your infinite deaths. But one day it will end. All things end.❞ This union was not forever. He would see to its destruction one way or another, and when the day came, he would laugh.

     There was no forever.

     That was all a myth.

[morganaux]

Is your OC romantic in the traditional sense? Do they enjoy giving or receiving gifts of flowers or confectionary? Or are there other courtship traditions from their culture of origin that are important to them?

Morganaux is definitely a traditional romantic and for the most part adores most "stereotypical" romantic stuff!

Flowers and sweets (and food in general) are his favorite gifts to give and his favorite to receive, and he's incredibly well-versed in floriography. If he's making a bouquet for someone, he's going to spend several hours alone trying to figure out all the right flowers he needs to convey the exact message he wants, and maybe sometimes days if he's feeling particularly fussy. On the flip side, he'll also use flower language to send passive aggressive bouquets to unwanted suitors who won't leave him alone.

He gives the same sort of dedication when it comes to culinary gifts, and in one RP, he spent weeks trying to create and perfect a dessert recipe to give his love interest when confessing his feelings to him. (...Only for him to chicken out. He's horribly skittish when it comes to asking someone out.) And, as an Ishgardian who holds Valentione's Day dear to his heart, he spends every year practicing his chocolate-making skills giving out sweets to all his friends in preparation for the year he'll be making them for his true love.

Also, a huge part of his character is that he is obsessed with faerietale love stories, specifically Ishgardian ones. He is weak for pretty much anything commonly associated with the genre, like courtly love, chivalry, dramatic pledges of loyalty, hand kisses, etc. Especially hand kisses. He will straight up lose all of his brain cells if a handsome man kisses the back of his hand.

On the flip side, he also has a rather... Non-traditional romantic side of him too, sometimes. Nothing says true romance quite like murdering someone who harmed his significant other, or performing questionably ethical experiments on people to find a cure for tempering in a dead loved one's memory. It's... Definitely passionate and shows his devotion, that's for sure!

[animeyanderelover]

Anonymous asked: Can I request some general Douma relationship Hc's?

I honestly find Douma so interesting due to his downright psychopathic and disturbing personality. That dude literally just pierced his head with his fingers and fiddled around in his brain!

Tw: Yandere themes, unhealthy mindset, unhealthy relationship, possessiveness, obsessiveness, delusions, manipulation, gaslighting, clinginess, touchiness, sadism, worshipping, mentions of kidnapping, mentions of death, Douma being as disturbing as he can be

Relationship Hc's

❄️You're searching for some good delusional Yandere? You get him in form of this demon here! Whether it is due to the fact that he has his own cult that worships him or was since youngest days unable to feel real emotions, he gets it all wrong the moment he falls into this sensational feeling that can only be described as euphoric. Douma thrives and lives for the emotions that you spark inside of him and for that he needs you by his side all of the time since he became aware of the emptiness in his heart after only the first time. So kidnapping his darling happens quite fast, even if they should be part of his cult or he manages to coax them into joining.

❄️He is convinced that he safes his s/o from all the other lowlife and slow-witted people by abducting them and kidnapping them just as much as he believes that with time s/o will adore him the same way he adores them. It's really a catastrophe because Douma never lies to his darling about anything since that is supposed to be how lovers act with each other. All the gruesome and cruel things he has done and every life he takes is never kept from you, especially not if he did it out of love for you. It is all the more bad since Douma is someone who removes all people of significance to you. He labels it as an act of kindness for them, freeing them from their pitiful existence and helping the female humans into the so called paradise by devouring them. Above all it is a sign of love for you by killing those who mislead you and were never worthy of your own greatness. They're toxic for his darling.

❄️Such acts of love are common for Douma and he's overzealous to prove his loyalty and devotion by killing everyone who was unworthy of the air you breathe and god save them if someone upset you because Douma will gladly torture them. Giddy to return to you every time after, still covered in the blood of the poor victim to proclaim proudly what he just did and with hopes of being rewarded with love and affection. Gets confused when you instead just stare at him in horror and start to cry, only to let his twisted mind think that you're just so happy and relieved that you just start to bawl or that you aren't satisfied with what he did and expected more. You're getting in either case smothered with his affection, your skin stained with the blood of the lives he's taken after. It has to be said that this is the harmless route, it's not unlikely for him to bring back whatever is left of the victims as some sort of present for you or going as far as torturing someone in front of you to bring his point of dedication even more over.

❄️Him and his darling are joined by the hips since there is nothing akin to personal space with him. He's always where his s/o is and since he loves the feeling of darling's warmth against his body, or really any sort of touch that elicits a sparkling shiver of pleasure and euphoria inside of him, he always touches them. He's seen that people enjoy it when their lover gives them physical affection so he takes it to the extreme with it, serenely ignoring any sort of protest. He lets his hands wander freely around on their body, nuzzles his face in their neck, literally mouth rapes them sometimes and knows little to no boundaries at all. He's demanding of attention and starts complaining and whining in a really chilish way the moment he realizes that your attention is somewhere else.

❄️Next to his disturbing touches, his words are no better either. He's told his darling several times already how delicious they smell and that he could just eat them up since he finds them so sweet and given what he is, it's no wonder that they freaked out. Being a worshiper he croons about how much he adores you and what he would do for you out of love, a daily singsong of praises and unwavering devotion. Douma even lets his cult worship you, though it's rare that he lets them see you in person. It's rare that he lets anyone see you, to be honest.

❄️It doesn't stop Douma from slipping up with his sadistic side which really only fits right into his overall disturbing yet awfully cheery personality. Honestly, he doesn't intend to really hurt you at first but is prone to become a little bit too excited which ends up in applying too much force on you and winds up hurting you. He does feel sorry, is fascinated from your blood and your tears though and does not dislike the sight of you crying. In his eyes his s/o is ethereal in either way and knowing that those tears and this blood are his cause satisfies his possessive nature since only he is able and allowed to elicit such reactions from you and if he has the chance, he will get his small share of your blood so part of you is inside of him.

❄️You should never label him as dumb though, even if his constant sappy and wicked grin and his somewhat childlike behavior can confuse you. Douma is a very intelligent individual who merely decides sometimes to amuse you by playing a little bit dumb if it means that you pay him more attention. Sure, his mind can turn all fuzzy and dizzy whenever he basks in the emotion you provide him with. He is someone who trusts easily when it comes to you but is quick to snap back into his calculating mindset if you should try to use it as a way to escape him.

❄️The real peak of his delusions is shown in situations like this since he never entertains the thought of you simply trying to escape because you're terrified and don't love him. It can't be more than a small lovers quarrel or maybe you just want to play with him a bit, whatever excuse his mind accepts first before he chases instantly after you. This inability to truly feel angry with you is both a blessing and a curse since you never seem to be able to trigger him and he only finds your mood swings and outbursts of emotions cute.

❄️Gluts his darling with gifts and presents of all sort, provided by the cult or by himself. It can range from more bloody and gruesome presents to flowers, food, jewels, books and clothes. His obsessive nature and his observation skills are quite good so once he notices that you are into something specifically, he makes it a point to get you more of it. It would be easy to force people to tell him everything, the thing is just that Douma does not desire to do this. He'd rather discover everything on his own since it's more fun, more personal this way and he is certainly not bad with it. Being as proficient with his Blood Demon Art as he is, molding sculptures out of ice for you is another common gift. Often in form of you too and often featuring him as well. In those statues he sometimes lives out fantasies he has with you and he presents those statues to you as well, the detail gone into it stirring nausea up inside of you.

❄️He keeps that carefree, friendly and cheerful personality in front of you, but it's not like you are never able to see beneath it, to discover the truly cold and ruthless side of him. Not against you of course. Never against you. More against everyone who dares to try to free you and take you away from him, who insults you or insults the love he knows you two share. That's when he drops his mask, turns serious and literally just lunches at someone with the intent to kill and slash blood everywhere only to turn around smiling again after he's spared you from this nuisance.