#but please offer insights in the replies if you'd like

[mecachrome]

does lando have a bit of the “ambiguous euro accent” thing maybe? sth about his accent registers as non native to me but maybe thats just him forgetting basic nouns lol (i say this with love)

lol yes ollie is honestly a bit of a mini lando (figuratively. inb4 188cm) in that regard, ik the sharl comparisons are more convenient since he's ferraripilled but when you look at personality and online/fan presence and jr narratives there are sooo many more similarities to lando and even oscar imo 🤷‍♀️

sorry this was completely not the question at all LOL. anyway lando's accent is super fascinating but i'm also hesitant to say anything definitive because y'know i'm not english so once again i'm sure people familiar with bristol accents and also general english linguistic class markers would have more informed takes 😔 like even "ambiguous euro accent" isn't just one voice and his is still quite distinct from ollie's weird overenunciation thing it's just like. a vibe...

beyond that i'd say a lot of it is just having traveled extensively as a kid (oscar had a few years on him when he started karting in europe too) + i guess having a belgian parent and presumably being around a decent amount of flemish-speaking relatives growing up??? but also idk everyone is unique and some people are just inherently more prone to mirroring accents and adopting "chameleon" behavior and considering his expansive friend group it's not particularly surprising that even at his age lando would pick up on new speech patterns! i remember when i moved countries for school and didn't realize how much i was adapting my accent again until i saw my friend and she was like WHY DO YOU SOUND LIKE THAT 💀 and then i became hyperaware of it....... sob. apropos of nothing lando's voice has changed so much it's kind of unreal... age 11 vs 17 vs 24 what an interesting guy

[sjylouvre]

strangers to lovers (sjy)

the morning sun cast a gentle glow on the cozy corner cafe, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. you settled into a comfortable chair by the window, the light dancing across your book's pages. as you took a sip of your cappuccino, the bell above the door jingled softly, announcing a new arrival.

a guy would walk in, his eyes immediately drawn to the inviting warmth of the place. he’d scan the room, his gaze lingering on you for a moment longer than necessary. choosing a table nearby, he'd sit with an air of quiet confidence, ordering a latte with a friendly nod to the barista. jaeyun would glance your way and notice you trying to catch the attention of the busy barista. rising from his seat, he'd approach you. excuse me, he'd say softly. do you need a hand with anything?startled, you'd look up and meet his warm smile. oh, I was just hoping to get a refill. jaeyun would nod, waving to the barista. two more cappuccinos, please, he'd call out, then turn back to you. mind if I join you? sure, you'd reply, intrigued. he’d sit down across from you. i’m jaeyun, by the way. nice to meet you, jaeyun. i’m y/n, you'd reply, shaking his hand. so, what are you reading? he'd ask, glancing at your book. you’d show him the cover, and he'd nod appreciatively. ah, that's a good one. I read it last year. really? what did you think of it? jaeyun would smile, i loved it. the way the author captures the emotions... it's quite something. you'd nod in agreement. yeah, it's been a great read. jaeyun would notice the slight furrow of your brow when you reached a particularly intense part of your book, and the way your lips curved into a small smile at a lighter moment. his curiosity piqued, he'd ask you about your favourite parts, and you'd find yourself eagerly discussing them with him, surprised at how easily the conversation flowed.

after some time, a small gust of wind from the open door would cause a few of your book's pages to flutter. jaeyun would rise from his seat and approach you. mind if I help? he'd ask softly, gently holding down the pages for you. thanks, you'd reply, your eyes meeting his with a hint of gratitude. and easy silence would settle between you. jaeyun would return to his seat, but not before catching your eye again and sharing another warm smile. you’d continue reading, but your attention would often drift towards jaeyun. you’d notice the way he absentmindedly tapped his fingers on the table, the focused look on his face as he read his book, and the way he occasionally sipped his latte, savoring each sip. there was something calming about his presence, something that made the cafe feel even cozier. as the afternoon light softened, casting a golden hue across the cafe, you both would realize just how long you'd been talking. jaeyun would look at his watch, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. wow, we've been here for hours. I didn't even notice. you’d look up to him, slightly opening your mouth, me neither, you'd say, smiling. it’s been nice, it really has, jaeyun would agree, his expression thoughtful. he’d hesitate for a moment, then speak again. hey, um, would you like to grab coffee here again sometime? you’d smile, feeling that pleasant flutter in your chest once more. i’d like that.

over the following weeks, jaeyun would often meet you at the cafe. each meeting would bring you closer together, conversations growing deeper and more personal. he’d learn about your dreams and fears, and you'd discover his passions and quirks. the cafe would become your special place, where laughter and shared secrets filled the air. jaeyun would always arrive early, eager to see you, his heart racing with anticipation. he’d save your favourite spot by the window and greet you with a smile that made your day instantly better. he’d listen intently to your stories, offering thoughtful insights and making you feel truly understood. one evening, as the cafe bustled with a quiet hum of conversation and soft music, jaeyun would arrive with a small gift. he’d hand it to you, his eyes twinkling with excitement. i saw this and thought of you, he'd say, watching as you opened the package to reveal a beautiful, leather-bound journal. jaeyun, this is lovely, you'd say, touched by the gesture. thank you so much. i know you like to write, and i thought you could use something special for your thoughts, he'd explain, a shy smile on his face.

you’d start meeting not just at the cafe but also exploring the city together, discovering new places and making memories. on a sunny afternoon, while walking through a nearby park, jaeyun would stop by a blooming cherry blossom tree. he’d turn to you, his expression earnest. y/n, he'd begin, taking a deep breath, i’ve really enjoyed getting to know you these past weeks. i feel like we've become really close, and I can't stop thinking about you. ur heart would skip a beat as you looked into his eyes. i feel the same way, jaeyun. would a tender smile, jaeyun would step closer, his hand gently brushing yours. i’ve been thinking about it for weeks now, and i wanted to ask you something. you both look at each other in the eyes. would you like to be more than friends? you nod, your smile mirroring his. yes, I'd like that very much. jaeyun’s eyes would light up with happiness as he took another step closer, closing the distance between you. he’d gently cup your face in his hands, his touch warm and reassuring. leaning in slowly, he'd search your eyes for any hesitation. finding none, he'd press his lips to yours in a tender, heartfelt kiss. the world around you would fade away, leaving just the two of you under the cherry blossom tree. the kiss would be sweet and gentle, filled with the promise of a beautiful future together. when you finally pulled away, jaeyun would rest his forehead against yours, both of you smiling. i’ve wanted to do that for a while, he'd confess softly, his breath mingling with yours. i’m glad you did, you'd reply, your heart swelling with joy. hand in hand, you'd continue your walk through the park, knowing that this was just the beginning of a wonderful journey together.

note: wow it’s been a while since i posted here… hope u like it! (not me posting at almost 3am… what’s wrong with me?)

@jakesangel @sungbyhoon

[jpitha]

Always Ready

If you look at the histories, you find that when the Humans joined the war on the side of the K'laxi most of them go "and then with the superior human numbers, the K'laxi and the Humans together were able to bring the Xenni to peace talks and over time relations normalized."

But war is never that cut and dry.

Back when the Humans had just met the K'laxi they linked a few of their smaller starbases around K'laxi colonies. Partly to promote relations and partly because the humans saw the K'laxi planetary defenses and felt bad for them. They could see that the K'laxi were unprepared for the war and were worried that the new friends would be destroyed by this then unknown invader.

As a result of their own histories and possibly something more genetic that came about as a result of the world they came from, humans have a tendency to put weapons on everything. Not only that, but they tend to hide the weapons too. When asked why they hide their weapons they always say something like how they don't want to look intimidating, they just want to be ready.

"Ready for what?" We'd ask.

"We'll know when it's here." They'd reply.

****

At the L2 point of the K'laxi colony world Bishi the Human Starbase Neutral Observer sits. It's a smaller starbase, still larger than a Starjumper, but really is meant for only 300 to 500 full time residents. The AI in charge of Observer works with the Human authorities to scan the system for threats, offer a place for people to rest and connect before either going down to Bishi or linking out to other points. Being that this is a K'laxi colony, there is a Warp Gate nearby. The Humans still prefer to use their own transit methods, but everyone else uses the Gates.

About two months after the Observer was installed:

"Commander!" The Observer pings Commander Vivian Baker who is sitting in the canteen, eating dinner with the captain of the K'laxi ship currently docked with them. "There was activity at the Warp Gate, missiles incoming! Estimated time is 8 minutes."

Vivian is so startled she drops her fork. "What? Announce Action Stations! Unleash the point defense arrays! Do we have any missiles free we can launch to intercept?"

"Intercept solution is being computed now."

"When a solution is found, you have permission to fire. I'll head to the command deck."

"Aye Commander."

Vivian stood. "I'm sorry Captain Falamaan, but I must attend to this. If there are missiles incoming, I recommend that the Unimminen stays inside the docking bay. You don't have a wormhole generator and it looks like the Xenni are launching an attack from the Warp Gate. You are welcome to accompany me and observe if you'd like."

N'ren Falamaan stood as well. "Yes, I would like to observe if I can. I don't wish to get in the way."

Vivian shook her head. "It should be fine. This way please."

Vivian lead her through the Starbase at a quick pace. While the Action Station alarms were sounding overhead they passed humans quickly donning armored pressure suits and opening lockers that N'ren could have sworn weren't there a moment ago and taking out rifles.

"Are you preparing to be boarded?" N'ren asked.

Vivian turned to look at N'ren, surprised. "Yes. We are. How did you know?"

"I was aboard Longview when the Xenni attacked. They lent us their wormhole generator to escape."

"Well then you know more about us than I had anticipated. Do you have any insight?"

"About this specific attack?" N'ren shook her head. "I linked out before I saw how Longview took care of the attackers, I never learned what they did."

Observer piped into their headsets at this point. "Longview fired their Stardrive and played the exhaust over the attacking Xenni ships. They were completely destroyed."

"My Goodness" Vivan said, surprised. "That would do it. Okay then N'ren what do you know about Xenni tactics?"

"They usually begin with a missile barrage, trying to soften defenses. After that, they'll usually come at us with everything they have, bringing a pitched battle. They rely on superior numbers to overwhelm and defeat. With only Neutral Observer here, they will probably try to do the same."

"Hmm. Good." Vivian said. "Observer, did you get those beacons out?"

"I did Commander. They linked away 27 seconds ago."

N'ren flicked her ears, a raised eyebrow, but the Commander missed the body language. "What will beacons do?"

"They're faster than anything we have for getting a message out. We linked them to two secret locations where we can get word that we need help. We just need to hold out until some of the fleet can link in and assist."

They arrived at the command deck. As they walked in the XO saluted and shouted "Commander on Deck." Everyone stood and saluted.

"As you were." Vivian said and sat in the commander's chair. N'ren took a small chair behind and to the side, out of the way. "Status."

"We have a firing solution for the incoming missiles. There are 10 of them. We've fired 5 missiles and the printers are working to make more. Point defenses have been freed and are freely tracking. Main batteries are online, though War Emergency Power has not been declared. The K'laxi have returned to Unimminen and are bunkering down in there. The Human civilians have taken up Civil Defense stations and everyone has reported that they are suited. We can evacuate the air anytime."

Vivian nodded. "Very Good. Neutral Observer? I authorize War Emergency Power for the duration of the attack, and should I become incapacitated I authorize you to repel the invaders, save the crew and protect yourself in that order."

"Aye Commander. War Emergency Power authorized. All fuses and limiters removed."

At that, N'ren's sensitive ears detected a change in the underlying noise of the Starbase. The constant low level hum of the power systems became more of a strained whine, a sound of power barely restrained.

"Neutral Observer? Please configure for defense, release the main, secondary and tertiary batteries, print missiles at will, and do your best to keep the point defense slug throwers filled with ammunition."

"Aye Commander." At that N'ren's sense of balance felt the movement. The entire Starbase was moving, sliding arms, unfolding panels and reconfiguring itself to be more defensible. As she watched on the screen, massive weapon batteries that she had no idea where even in the starbase swung out and locked into position. Within a few minutes, Neutral Observer was bristling with weaponry. It was the most weapons N'ren had ever seen on a ship or starbase anywhere.

"Commander?" N'ren started quietly. "Can...Can all Human Starbases do this?"

"Do what?" Vivian answered while looking at a status screen, not turning to face N'ren.

"Reconfigure themselves into...into such a war machine!"

Vivian turned and looked at the worried K'laxi. Her expression softened. "Yes, N'ren. They can all do this. All human ships are armed and armored in addition to the Starbases."

"But why?" She blurted out. "Up until recently, you thought you were alone in the galaxy!"

"Vivan's face saddened and she turned back to her screen. "Why do you think, N'ren?"

N'ren leaned back with the sudden realization that Humans were used to fighting each other.

A human at a station on the command deck called out "Energy spike from the Warp Gate. Ships incoming."

Vivan turned again to look at N'ren, her expression neutral. "N'ren. Watch, and see what Humans do." She turned back to the screen.

"Fire at will."

[lokisgoodgirl]

My dear. Unrelated to love notes but about Loki and the series I'm writing. It involves swords. I need assistance picking a type of sword that should be featured

In this photo, I'm digging the look of the long sword and the claymore.

However from this link, im loving the Crusaders sword and the Henry V sword.

Help. Please 🥺🥺

Hey love! Firstly, it took me like a week to reply to this...I started thinking about it too hard and then overthought it 😂

I'm gonna share some sword-insights from my personal experience. Each of these has different roles, and hopefully this helps you decide which is right for your scenario. i should say, shouldn't obscure your creative vision. If it works for you - go for it! Apologies for the word vomit, I just really like swords.

Longsword (and Claymore, which is basically a meaty scottish longsword but bigger) is a two handed weapon, designed for solitary, powerful strikes. As it's two handed, the force comes very much from the upper body, with a low amount of movement with the legs. It's very 'purposeful' - ideal for big swings, and big energy one-to-one on the battlefield.

This isn't to say a master couldn't use it one-handed, but it's too long and unwieldly to be sustainable. (See: Aragorn, LOTR.)

Crusader Sword - from the link you sent, I'd describe this as a type of broadsword based on the lengths (approx 35 inch blade). The Crusader name is essentially a design.

A broadsword is a good mid-size sword (and the one I currently train in, coincidentally) and allows much more flexibility and nimble attacks and defences. It's a one-handed sword, meaning that all attacks and defences are, duh, from one hand. The other arm is used for balance, or whatever. Most of the power comes from the arm holding the sword, and the wrists, as well as footwork. It can be carried on the hip, although maybe a bit cumbersome. (see Johnny Depp below - different hilt, same mechanics)

Shortsword - my wildcard suggestion if the two options you mentioned don't quite fit. The shortsword is a funny one, it's not the cool sword, but it IS probably the most useful. The nerd sword, if you will.

The shortsword is a short blade, natch - which offers max flexibility and response in a fight situation. It's all in the footwork, and the power behind the thrusts - because it's pretty light so YOU need to strike harder.

It's designed for close combat, including easy blocks and counters. Defo an indoor use sword, when you need to stab someone in the ribs and be done with it.

Because of the typical length (12-24 inches) it can be used as a single blade, or dual blades. Something you can't do with a broadsword cos you'd end up slicing yourself. You do need to know what you're doing with it though, as strikes won't land unless you hit the right place. It's all about the technique with this one, rather than a solitary killer blow like Longsword. (reference: Loki)

It also works well with a leather back holster. Just sayin.

I hope this answers your questions :) Lemme know if you have any other burning blade related queries😂⚔️

@gigglingtiggerv2 @lovelysizzlingbluebird @fictive-sl0th @peachyjinx @holdmytesseract @mochie85 @simplyholl know you like this stuff

[plscallmeeren]

DON‘T MIND THAT

Darcy Lewis x Reader

Request: Yep :) and it makes me very happy

Summary: you work as an on-the-field medic for the Avengers and are dating Darcy Lewis (your girlfriend of four years, lucky you) and realise that her combat skills could use some serious improvement. Training turns out to be more fun than expected

Warnings: Swearing; insinuations of sex; some touching and almost sexy stuff I guess; violence (not heavily depicted or anything)

Word Count: 3.1K+

Darcy cackled at a line Sheldon had pulled, not letting the smile slip from your face seeing her so happy.

With one more 'bazinga' the scene came to a close and Leonard and Penny were making out in his bed.

You looked down at Darcy who was sitting in between your legs, slowly munching on a musli bar, clad in only a lacy bralette and panties due to the fact that you had only recently woken up.

"That doesn't look too bad, does it, love?" you grinned, moving your thumbs in circles where your hands lay on her tummy.

"Mhm, no... 'M not satiated yet from last night," she teased, her words growing more clear as she spoke. She rolled around so that her cleavage hung around your groin and she could look up at you through those damned lashes.

"Yeah? You looked pretty tired when I was finished with you, I'd say," you smirked, your hands moving to grip her ass, encouraging her legs towards you as she placed a gentle kiss against you boxers.

"Ten minutes until take-off. New location discovered. Please meet at Quinjet in bay 16-A," came the annoying, annoying, annoying, annoying voice of JARVIS.

"Fuuuck," you groaned, throwing your head back and hissing when it hit the headboard.

"You want me to kiss it better?" Darcy offered, sitting a little more upright but not making the view any less inviting - or, for that matter, teasing.

"I'm gonna need lots of kissing better when I get back, yeah?" She kissed your forehead adorably in the meantime.

You quickly stood up, dragging the leather suit out of your closet and hurriedly changing into it while JARVIS opened the slot behind your mirror to present the armour-ish part of your suit.

"Hey, I know this sounds totally crazy, but- Could I come with you? Just to try it out. If it doesn't work, that's fine by me. I can offer some insight into which paperwork might be important, too, considering there's always the trouble of JARVIS not being able to scan everything fast enough. I've had some combat training, I might just survive," she spoke very quickly. You attempted a laugh, but you didn't truthfully find it particularly funny.

"Are you sure about this, hon'? No one here's really assessed you on your combat skills and even if we arm you to the teeth- Well, I suppose you'd be flanked at all times and you have fought, kinda, sorta, with Jane before, but..." You started mumbling at an inaudible pace and volume, arguing back and forth with yourself even though you already knew what you wanted to say and your unfortunate answer.

"Okay, give me a sec." You pressed the button on your suit connecting you via audio to whoever's name you spoke first. "Tony, can Darcy come? I'll cover her at all times and she thinks she can give some insight on the paperwork problem. Preferably, none of you get too injured, that's all."

"You sure about this?" came the staticky reply.

"Y-Yeah."

"Okay, your mirror will close again and give it like- I dunno, three minutes and JARVIS can make her a decent catsuit-type thing. We have all her sizes, obviously. Stay safe."

You sighed gently as you nodded at your girlfriend in confirmation. She beamed. "Does this mean I'm a superhero now?"

"Sure. I guess you were already an Avenger or whatever, generally speaking. JARVIS will have just a plain suit made in about three minutes."

"Oh yeah, they did ask me about my sizes when I first got here... guess they didn't wanna seem creepy and scan me." You smiled down guiltily and her brows furrowed. "They did that, too?"

"They do everything." You placed the two guns in their holsters and heaved your foot up onto the side of the bed to slip another knife into a thigh-holder. The medical attachments hung around your middle and on your back.

"You're so hot when you do that," she whispered, glancing once again at your thigh.

"Thanks, love."

The mirror opened, revealing a catsuit which looked like it was going to be very tight indeed. Darcy gazed at it in awe.

"Are you sure that's gonna fit me?"

"JARVIS knows you better than yourself." It was simple and black, not unlike Natasha's but missing a few key components that she had requested over the years. It had one gun holster, and that was about it for weaponry.

She exchanged her current attire for some sports underwear before pulling the suit on and finally turning around, asking you to do up the zipper even though she could very well reach it herself.

Just before you could turn the TV off as you handed a gun to Darcy, Sheldon walked in on Leonard and Penny almost having sex, and you chuckled at the fitting scenario before turning it off.

You could admire your girlfriend properly now. You knew her body inside and out, but to see the leather clinging to her every curve was another matter. You wondered desperately if you were going to let either of you get shot because you were so distracted.

You grabbed her by the hips and kissed her deeply, unfortunately aware of the timer ticking down to '03:00 minutes remaining'.

She whimpered slightly as you pulled away, still somewhat disappointed at what had been cut short that morning.

"C'mon, let's go. Bay 16-A, was it?"

"That is correct," JARVIS answered immediately, making you roll your eyes playfully and call out 'wasn't asking you' before you both left the room.

•••

"On your right," you yelled, too pre-occupied with three HYDRA agents of your own to properly defend Natasha.

It was funny how you had grown into a role you definitely didn't intend on signing up for. You were an agent of SHIELD who specified in medicine. Of course, when you were offered the job as a medic for the Avengers you weren't exactly going to say no. But it turned out that the most dangerous injuries they acquired couldn't be trusted to wait until they flew back, especially if they were further away. So, being quite close to them all personally, you offered yourself. The original plan was that you stay in the Quinjet and possibly run onto the field if the others can't afford to move whoever it is. But slowly, ever so slowly, you would venture further and further out on the field to keep look-out, and slowly...

You simply joined in.

Medical attention was still the priority, but they weren't going anywhere without you in the midst, anymore.

You sent a painful front-kick with steel-capped boots to the man right in front of you's solar plexus, presently spinning around and sending two fatal blows to each of the other agent's chests.

Not allowing yourself the time to regain your strength, you shot a woman holding a sword-like thing to Clint's back and turned to find Darcy.

Except you couldn't see her.

You frantically pressed the button on your suit, calling out for her as you ran around aimlessly.

With a stroke of luck, you turned into a part of the building you hadn't entered yet and found her with large eyes, surrounded by three large men and a woman, all equally stern as they held her at gun-point.

"Hey! Four to one, that isn't fair, is it?" you shouted, earning the men's attention, but the woman wasn't falling for it. In quick succession you managed to hit two of them, saving a bullet for the third and then finally turned to see the woman holding your girlfriend in front of her with the gun at her throat.

Your heart pounded in your ears, your lungs hurt from the abnormal intake that wasn't reaching very far at all.

How had you let this happen? Why had you agreed to let her come with no assessment whatsoever? How had you lost her?

"Drop the gun, or I'll use mine," she ordered, and you could see Darcy trembling as she opened her mouth to comment something quick-witted, but you gently shook your head as you lay down your weapons.

Well, not your knife, of course.

"Just hand her over. Please. I won't kill you." The woman hesitated, apparently contemplating if I was still capable of doing such a thing, then laughed as she decided.

"Come to me. I'll have both of you, and if you're lucky, you'll survive."

That's when you noticed that she had actually managed to cuff Darcy, making things just a tad more complicated. But she was presenting you with the perfect offer.

"Okay, whatever you want," you faked submission, approaching her with raised hands.

"Good. Now-"

You threw your leg up against her face, hearing the satisfying crack of her jaw as you pulled out your knife, wasting no time in ramming it into her heart. "That's what you get for touching my girl," you whispered, and you could see the shivers run up and down Darcy's spine.

"Are you okay?" you asked frantically, looking her up and down with scared eyes as she almost slumped against you.

"Yeah, just- just a little shaky. You know how it is."

You gulped, turned to search the dead woman for keys or the likes.

"If you're looking for keys- these things have a number code, (y/n)," Darcy interrupted your search and you cursed.

"Okay, let's get back to the jet, then. We'll laser it off back home if need be." She nodded, unimpressed, following you outside unhappily as you informed the others through the comms. "Lewis and (L/n) heading back to jet. Still available for specified functions."

A chorus of understanding or envious answers chimed through the speakers as you made your way through the forest, away from the fight. One guy needed putting down, but that was it.

Once you were safely back in the Quinjet, Darcy leaned on you, apologising profusely, but you wouldn't have it. Eventually the other Avengers filed in with only minor injuries and you were undoubtedly grateful for it.

•••

Darcy, in light of the red lines around her wrists, had taken your constructive criticism of her technique very well and gladly agreed to undertake some training with you.

So, there you stood, in an entirely empty Avengers compound, entirely empty training room, entirely empty fighting ring except for the two of you.

"You ready?" you asked, bouncing on your heels to get in the mood.

"Uh, ready as ever. Just dying to land a punch on you," she added playfully and you smirked.

"Okay, how do you punch?"

She moved her legs apart and held two fists in front of her chest unsurely, thumb beneath fingers.

"Okay, lie your thumb across your fingers like this," you demonstrated, Darcy copying easily. "Now, you either have to have offset feet if you want to hold your fists in front of your chest, or you stand like you are now, but with palms facing upwards at your hip."

"It's always chest or hip with you, isn't it?"

You grinned but otherwise ignored the comment, showed one variant, then the other, and the two of you went back and forwards for a while.

"You're gonna wanna...," you trailed off, standing beside her and leading her arms. Leading her body in a way that took the force from much more than just her elbow or shoulder.

"Oh," she chimed, and you chuckled as she toyed with the new position, coming to terms with how it felt and how much more power she could install in a hit.

"Alright, then... blocking."

"Or alternatively, unblocking my path to being a real Avenger."

You spent about an hour straightening out her basics and after a short break promised to reveal some of the more fancy side of close combat.

"So, you jump off of something nearby, could be a wall, could be a fence, anything that will hold you, and then push off, throw your one leg up, preferably not the dominant one..." You kept explaining the move, not noticing Darcy's eyes glued to your lips as you instructed, her gaze occasionally slipping further down where a river of sweat marked your shift down the middle.

"That all understandable? Sorry, I'm so warm, I've gotta-" You pulled off the grey singlet top and sighed in content as the cooler air hit your skin.

Your girlfriend stood slightly stunned, as if she had never seen you half-naked before, eyes raking repeatedly over your glistening body and specifically muscles.

"Start when you're ready."

Having only really heard what move it was and the first few words, Darcy half-heartedly jumped off one rope building the ring and sort of held onto you, trying to wrap her thighs around your neck.

You both fell rather inelegantly, forcing you to catch the fall, and turn in midair, ending with your face still between her thighs.

"Well, I certainly don't mind that position, love." She turned bright red and you laughed softly.

You stood, holding out a hand to invite her up, pulling her close and clasping your hands behind her waist.

"That's awfully close for a student-teacher relationship," Darcy commented, but you could feel the heat from her face, led alone her sweat-drenched body.

"I could teach you all sorts of things."

"Oh, yeah?"

"You know. The butterfly. Spooning. Missionary. Queening..."

Darcy wasn't anything short of daring in the bedroom, but it was very easy to fluster her talking about it.

"Or maybe...," you leaned in very close to her ear, hot breath not the only thing warming inside her, "cowgirl?"

You pulled away, smirked, asked her to try and do the move again if she could concentrate enough.

Body trembling, Darcy dared her body to do what she asked, did a miraculously good job until you were standing with her thighs around your head and she couldn't manage the hypothetical neck-cracking or hypothetical slam.

"Don't you want me on the ground?"

"Yeah, I'm thinking of learning that cowgirl move next. Or was it reverse?"

You smirked, lowering her legs to the height of your waist so that you could hold her by her ass and look her in the eye.

"But I don't know if I want the lesson to continue, you know. You might have to convince me of your subject-"

You pushed your girl against one of the four posts and led your lips to hers, ghosting them for a moment before pulling away again.

Her gaze was trained on your arms, steady as they held her up and so strong and those abs and-

"Are you listening, baby?"

"Y-Yeah. Always."

You pulled away, standing at the edge of the ring where Darcy couldn't bare having you, and gestures for her to come at you.

Not having the slightest idea what you said before, she simply ran at you, fist raised.

With criminal ease you swished her around and she landed softly (with you to thank for that) on her back.

"I think I'm getting too warm, too," she breathed, looking you in the eye as she slipped off the sports top.

You fixated on her breasts, admiring because you knew you were welcome, unaware that your mouth was slightly agape.

"It's only for practical reasons, you can close your mouth, now," she taunted, just as she pulled off her pants as well. You desperately attempted to pick up your jaw, but found it harder than expected. That wasn't the only sense, however, in which your body was betraying you.

Yet with that thought, your eyes wandered further down and you couldn't suppress a smirk.

"Having your legs around my head makes you wet, huh? I didn't even do anything?"

"It's just sweat."

"Right."

"Oh, stop teasing me-" She stood, ran towards you to hold onto you or so, but you swivelled her around so that her back was pressed up against your front, holding onto her instead.

"How am I teasing you? I'm just helping you train..." You trailed sloppy kisses down her nape, nipping at her ear as you passed it.

She moaned gently, caving in on your body to seek more skin contact.

An idea visibly struck her and she pulled away, much to your surprise, lifting her chin as she studied your expression cockily.

"What?"

"I want you to show me just one more move," she said defiantly. "How to get an attacker on the ground. Can you show me?"

You hesitated, wondering what she was up to, but deciding you didn't really mind either way.

Sparsely annotated, you showed her some possible steps and footwork and finally pushed her over, landing with your waist over hers and a hypothetical hand to her throat.

"That what you m-"

She cut you off, pulling you in for a passionate kiss that you gladly reciprocated. Teasing wasn't generally what the two of you did, so after what - in your understanding - was a long time, you were happy to give in.

The kiss started slow, longing, sensuous, but you were both realising it wouldn't be enough for long, quickening your pace to the point you could hardly keep up.

You pulled away shortly, earning a breathy whimper from Darcy, kissing her jaw and then her neck in silent worship. She let a high-pitched moan escape her and you smirked against her skin.

"Do you like this, love?"

"Y-Yeah, I fucking love this," she replied, unusually high and unstable.

Your kisses ventured further and further down, eventually swiping your tongue along the rim of her bra.

"C'mon, then, you can't tell me you've never wanted to fuck someone against the cold, hard floor," Darcy teased, and that was all you needed to hear.

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This is terrible I'm so sorry

Unedited bullshit but anyways it's too late to keep writing hope you enjoy anyway and this was a bit like you imagined from your request :)

Goodnight/morning/day/evening wherever y'all are 🌞

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⸺ ✧˖° Introducing AKANE REINA, an alluring HUMAN with a fondness for music and collecting old tomes. Their admirers endlessly praise them for their skills as an enigmatic BARD & their work as a COURT ENTERTAINER. On the contrary; their rivals will warn you of their tendency to be reticent and shrewd.

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[ Hi everyone, Reina-mun here, also known as Keeley! I'm so excited to get writing with you all and to fall in love with all of your muses! A tiny warning before we begin - due to where I live, I'm likely to be asleep when you're awake, and vice versa. But please don't ever let that stop you from coming to plot with me ^^ It has been a while since I've roleplayed on the regular. Because of this, I apologise if my skills are rather rusty, or if I make any mistakes and show my age. I'm certainly not up to date with all the latest rp styles and gorgeous edits, but I'll try to keep up with you all.

Reina is my first muse in many years. She wandered into my head confident, somewhat flirtatious, and wholly determined to rise in renown through the courts of Jeosung. Although something tells me she is less confident than she tries to appear... I will update her history in the days to come to offer you all more insight into where her path has taken her so far, and where it might lead her from here on.

Please feel free to hop into my messages at any time! I will be sure to respond them and, and any replies, as quickly as my real life allows. Which might be incredibly slowly from time to time, but I swear I'll try my best! I have both discord and kkt to mitigate some of that slowness in messages. Don't hesitate to ask me for the details if you'd like to talk more on either~

I suppose the last thing I need to say is that I'm only loosely familiar with the world of dnd (and if I'm perfectly honest, most of what I do know is from Baldur's Gate 3 xD). So if you ever have any notes for me and tips on how to make Reina more accurate as a bard, or if there are any cool spells I should know, please tell me! I want to dive into this character as deeply as I can and you're all a part of her story now too.

So, without further ado... let the tales be told~ ]

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Hello! I’m participating in Harringrove for Ukraine! That means I’ll be writing fanfiction and drawing fanart in exchange for donations to an organisation that supports the Ukrainian people in this crisis.

I’m asking that you donate money to one of the following organisations in exchange for me posting my work:

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Follow these steps if you’re interested!

- Reblog this post and/or the master post both here and on Twitter if you have it so that we can get as much traction as possible as quickly as we can.

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Do u have recommendations for who to talk to about discovering you might be a stone femme? And also how to talk about that with your partner who is definitely not stone? I've been avoiding thinking about it lol but I really think I might be a stone femme and idk why it makes me so nervous, I think bc a lot of ppl have negative views of stone femmes. But yeah do u have blog recs for ppl to talk to about that? I'd rlly appreciate it!!

anon 🥺 i adore stone femmes so much and love what they give to this world. i want to reiterate that you are not selfish or greedy or uncaring for being stone. stone femmes love and offer so much it's indescribable. thank you 💖

the stone femme community on here is amazing. if you're a stone femme blog please feel free to like/rb/reply to this post for anon's reference if you wish. ima give a personal shoutout to my stone femme bestie, mel, aka @loveheartfemme who has a GREAT tagged archive of all things femme. there's some posts in that archive about being stone. mel if you have a specific post where you discuss or know of a post that discusses stone femme discovery, pls feel free to add it here bestie xoxo

as far as talking to your partner about it - stone femmes, please feel free to weigh in. i know the initial perception of stone femme is a lot different than stone butch, so i'm not sure if i could offer the same advice. but as a stone butch i can relate on the fact that it's nerve-wracking and scary to even think about bringing it up to someone, so i understand why you're nervous. but what is important for your partner to know is that this is a possibility for you - that you think you're uncomfortable giving - and discussing what you'd prefer to try while exploring this identity is important for you and your comfort.

mel would probably have better insight. when i try to describe this boundary for myself, i often say that it makes me filled with dread, it makes me panic at the idea of receiving. and most people really want to respect that. i know there's a lot of negativity about stone femmes out there, but i think people are more willing to understand than the internet likes us to think. ❤️