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our-blood-is-our-ink · 8 months ago

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So I couldn't find anything for "stolen". Alas.

Here's the other three though!

Wonder

You look at her sympathetically. “It's hardly fair to either of you.”

“He's my best friend.” Claire replies, cutting a piece of her food. “It helps that we don't have anything more.”

You snort and roll your eyes. “You have told me in very unwanted explicit detail about how he'll let you use him as a last resort, Claire.”

She pointedly does not justify that with a response.

“Is that why you asked for me to swing by?” You wonder, too much delight in your tone for her taste.

Life

If Hela were sentimental, perhaps she'd make a metaphor of it in relation to herself.

A scowl twists on her face at the thought, and the first strange boar-cat like creature she comes across dies with a bloody spray of its own lifesource, dripping an orange-yellow hue. It leaves a trail as Hela drags it back to where Agatha is sleeping by the river’s side, and dumps it, the itch to feel life ending beneath her hands too strong in the moment to overcome, and her next kill is a feathered thing with talons but no beak and a cow’s hide. Instead of using her blades, she uses her strength, and Hela relishes in the satisfaction of feeling the creature's neck break.

Knife

She follows Astra inside and through the palace corridors, until she finds herself in the same wing she had inhabited once long, long ago.

Her eyes search the room, and it lands on the deep nick in the walls Agatha had made when she had been eleven, swinging around a large, sharp knife she had somehow gotten a hold of.

From there, she jumps to the ceiling, where she can still see the faint dirt stain of Lance’s hands, from when he had been showing off how high he could jump.

There's the tiny bit of singed carpet from when she had dropped a candle, though she can't remember why she had one lit, and there's the stain on the doorway to the kitchen from when Agatha had been three and had thrown her meal across the room in a bout of refusal.

find the word tag game

tagged by @adhdavinci to find these words in a WIP: throw, fact, sink, force

you tagged the wipwed gang but i'm gonna add @whimsicalmeerkat (there's a couple of you it won't let me tag, but if @stonemaskedtaliesin or @post-and-out see this, you two, too) and also @butimnotasexyrussian, @only-freaking-sunflowers, and @our-blood-is-our-ink - you don't have to if you want! just looking for words and sharing!

your words: knife, life, stolen, wonder

searching of a fatal captivity because that's the main thing right now!

throw:

This time, Kyoko doesn’t lie to herself. It doesn’t matter how much a part of her wants nothing more than to ball the note up, unread, and throw it into the nearest trash bin (or into the incinerator, if there’s one around here); she knows all too well that she will want it later. Hate herself for that all that she might, it’s still true. So she tucks the note back where she found it, leaving it unread. It’s not like she needs Junko now. Hopefully, she never will.

fact (you get a 2-for-1!):

If this were a romance, it would be nice to say that she just fits there against her, but it isn’t entirely true. Point of fact, it’s made worse by the fact that as soon as Ryoko sets any weight next to Miki, the other girl wakes up with a startled “!!!”, breathing heavy, eyes searching the darkness next to her.

sink:

Ryoko glances up. Stares at herself in the mirror. For a moment, she sees that girl from her dream, all high pink twintails and dead blue eyes and cheeks so hollow she might as well be just a skull with skin plastic-wrapped into place, but just as soon as that image is there, it’s gone, and it’s just her, staring back at her, red eyes bloodshot, snot running from her nose. She wipes it away with her fingers, washes them, and looks back down at the sink again, afraid that if she stares too long at herself she’ll see something else she doesn’t want to see.

force (i went with forces, which i hope is okay?):

So Kyoko pushes herself off of the bed, leaving the plush bear behind her, and forces her still aching bones to the bathroom she still hasn’t checked out, to the shower where she will pour water so hot over her skin that it will turn the same smashed raspberry shade of red as Ryoko Otonashi’s hair had been.

#sky's stolen ask games #sky's mutuals <3 #aparticularbandit #c: agatha #c: claire #c: hela #c: astra #c: lance #c: evanora #sky writes

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our-blood-is-our-ink · 2 years ago

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Double up, I want as many as answerable on Agatha's parents. :P

Whelp. It's all under the cut.

Also please understand that they are so cute together and again, Agatha 100% models her expectations off of them.

1. - How do they fall asleep? Wake up? Any daily rituals?

Evanora is the early riser and the night owl. How that woman functions is anyone's guess (it's Lance, he keeps her from falling too far apart at the seams) so it's usually this “Evanora, come to bed.” “In a moment, I need to finish this up.” “You can finish it in the morning, you always have time in the mornings.” “*Sigh* you're not leaving me alone until I give in, are you?” “Come to bed, Nora.” And then, fair chances are, Lance will just scoop her up into his arms before tucking both of them in under the covers.

Lance always wakes up to a brightly sunlight room, and an empty bed, puttering coming from the kitchen, and a cup of warm morning tea on the nightstand, Evanora having woken up before him and has already gotten the day in the Harkness household started.

Evanora and Lance do their best to go on a walk together everyday, just so they can spend the time together.

2. - How's their team work? Do they share well?

It's really good! Lance takes care of the surface level things, as the man of the household, because it's what's expected, while Evanora takes care of the things beneath the surface, as is her birthright.

And yeah, they do. They'd rather share than argue, they don't like being upset with each other.

3. - Are they open about their relationship?

How do they feel about public displays of affection?

They're not shy about it certainly, but Evanora has a strong sense of decorum, and unless it's their anniversary, she'll hardly even let Lance hold her hand in public.

However, on occasion, when she's feeling playful, she'll surprise Lance with a kiss on the cheek. She loves the way his face lights up with it, and nine times out of ten, it'll wind up with her trying to do her level best to keep herself from giggling into his shoulder.

4. -First impression of each other? Was it love at first sight?

It was definitely not love at first sight. Lance was three when Evanora had been born, and the entire House Harkness had been called to celebrate the birth of an heir. (Yeah, they're third cousins, they really said if we're going to be royalty we're going to commit to the bit.)

I imagine Evanora didn't have much ability to form a first impression then, and probably didn't have much to do with Lance until she was in her mid-teen years. Lance most likely just thought there was nothing special, it's just a baby, can I please have that treat you promised if I sat still?

5. -Nicknames? Pet names? Any in-jokes?

Lance is so big on those. He's cycled through a few, though Nora is the one that's stuck around the longest. (There was a brief period of time for both Eva and Ora, but Evanora distinctly did not enjoy those.) He frequently calls her “my North Star” as well as darling, dear, and love. He probably also calls her kitten, though I doubt he's ever called her that around other people ever.

Evanora herself isn't huge on nicknames or pet-names, but on occasion she'll call him Archie (his full name is Lance Archibald) or sweetheart.

There's definitely inside jokes, but frankly those haven't yet been shared with me.

6. - Any tasks that are always left to one person?

Running the coven has always been and will always be Evanora's to shoulder alone. Otherwise, they like to do their best to share tasks between them, or to do something the other hates doing (like dusting or collecting firewood, etc.)

7. -What annoys them the most about their partner? Would they change it if they could?

It annoys Lance greatly when he and Evanora are having an argument and she uses her responsibilities as a way of getting space instead of just asking for it. He would absolutely change it if he were able, it drives him up a wall feeling like Evanora doesn't trust him enough to give her her space.

And Evanora for her part gets deeply annoyed when Lance inadvertently keeps her at social engagements longer than she has the social energy for.

But she wouldn't change that, because Lance thrives in social situations, and she does love seeing him in his element.

8. - What do the like best about their partner?

Evanora loves how Lance is subtly possessive, he makes her feel so safe in his arms. He constantly is touching her somehow, even if it's just his shoulder brushing against hers.

And without fail, every single time Evanora had been expecting, around the house he refused to let her walk anywhere, carrying her from room to room in his arms.

And Lance adores how Evanora saves all her affection for him for private, it makes it feel special, treasured. He loves how she balances her sense of decorum and responsibility with her ability to be openly loving and fun.

9. -Do they discuss big issues? Religion? Marriage? Children? Death?

They do, at much length. They've had to. Life has not been very kind to them in terms of children and death.

10. - Who drives? Cooks? Does the handiwork? Cleans? Pays the bills? Handles the public?

Well, Evanora knows how to steer a carriage, but it wouldn't be proper of her. And besides, there's nowhere she has to go that requires such transportation. When Lance goes on his business trips, he steers his own carriage.

They split the cooking and cleaning duties, depending on what's going on and who has the most time available for it.

Evanora is heavily involved in Lance's business, and she helps him bring home the money.

They both handle the public, working at all angles to keep their family and coven safe.

11. -Do they celebrate holidays? Anniversaries?

They celebrate birthdays. Anniversaries tend to be more... Low-key.

12. - Is there a wedding? What was the proposal like? Any kind of honeymoon?

No comment.

13. - What do they do for fun? Do they have a favorite activity or do they like to switch things up?

Once in a while they'll sneak out of the house and to the clearing where the coven meets and cast a spell for some music and just dance together.

They're very good at it, having been professionally taught in their childhoods.

14. - Anything they both dread?

Another witch hunt. One of them dying while the other isn't in Salem. Agatha dying.

15. - How adventurous are they?

I'm going to say fairly, take that to mean what you will.

16. - Do they keep secrets? Lie? Cheat?

They don't often keep secrets that they won't confess within a fair amount of time. And occasionally they'll lie. But they'd never cheat.

17. - What would make them break up? Would it be permanent?

*Cough* No comment

18. -What are their dates like? How long do/did they date? Do they ever feel the need to take a break from each other?

It often times was Evanora slipping away from her duties and running with Lance somewhere private. Very low key, very simple.

Uh… They dated for… Hm… No comment.

No. Not once.

19. - What do they fight about? What are their arguments like? How do they make up?

They generally don't truly fight, but when they do, it's explosive. Evanora has a temper, and she often regrets it.

Generally they'll make up by apologizing after some space and talking it through.

And some other things I will not get into because I'd rather drink a bucket of bleach than think about it.

20. -What does their home look like? Their room?

It's neat, and tidy. The house feels warm and loved.

Their room is more of the same, but it's their private space and their personalities are much more on display in there.

21. - Do they share any interests or hobbies?

Magic is one, especially experimentations, though after Lance nearly died from one they stopped doing so entirely.

They both enjoy writing, and will pass the same story back and forth, as a little hobby.

They also have extensive knowledge in weaponry, and like to spar if they can find enough shared free time, where them disappearing for an hour or two won't be noticed.

22. - Does their work ever interfere with the relationship?

It's occasionally a point of contention, but besides for a few rare occasions, no.

23. - How do they hug? Kiss? Tease? Flirt? Comfort?

Evanora likes to bury her head against Lance's chest while he presses his forehead gently against the crown of her head, often moving his head so he can press soft kisses to her hair.

I'm going to say tenderly and leave it at that.

They like to make playful jokes at each other's expenses, including innuendos when they're alone.

No comment, pass.

Silently being held is both their go-to. Letting the initial hurt or pain pass before helping them through it, and simply just being there.

24. - Any doubts about the relationship?

There's personal insecurities, but nothing that truly makes them doubt.

25. -How much time do they spend together? Do they share their feelings, or hold things in?

As much as they're able. They share their feelings, and Lance knows how unique that makes him. Evanora is so guarded when it comes to her emotions and thoughts.

26. -How do their friends feel about their relationship? Their families?

Their family highly encouraged them to initially seek out other people, but uh. Most of their family didn't survive long enough for that encouragement to really do much other than push them closer together.

Their friends however, were fully supportive and even started a tradition where they throw the nearest object at the two of them if they're getting too obnoxious about how much they love each other. (A tradition that eventually passes down to Agatha and her friends.)

27. - Do they have kids? Grow old together? Split up?

Just Agatha, though not for lack of trying.

Yes, very happily too. Even in their old age, Lance will still scoop Evanora up and carry her, or twirl her about.

No comment.

28. -What are their vacations like?

They don't… Really vacation. If they did, it would be to somewhere private, and warm, with lots of open space.

29. - How do the handle disasters or emergencies? Minor injuries? Sickness?

They take turns panicking and calming the other one down. It works well enough for them.

Minor injuries means an excuse to stay inside and spend time together. If they can be forced to stay inside by the other person.

It's the late 1600s. Even with magic, illnesses are deadly and while they won't worry in front of each other, they're definitely quietly freaking out when they think the other person can't see it.

30. - Could they manage a long distance relationship?

Absolutely. No matter what, the other person is worth it, and distance is no trouble as long as there's a promise of being in each other's arms once more sometime in the near future.

31. - Do they have finish each other's sentences? Pick up any phrases or habits from each other? Know when the other is hiding something?

No. They prefer to let each other fully talk their thoughts out, and it's something they work hard on. They want to feel heard, and they want the other person to feel heard.

Absolutely. Evanora picks up on Lance's nicknames for Agatha once in a while, and she finds herself often flicking her hand like he does when he gets excited about something.

And Lance picked up on the habits and rituals Evanora likes to keep to (bitch is autistic I'm not taking criticism) and he's careful to ensure nothing will throw Evanora off.

And one hundred percent, but they generally won't confront each other, mainly just ask “is there something you want to discuss, or do you need time?”

32. - Do they ever get into trouble? Is it serious, or are they just mischievous?

*Cough.* No comment.

33. - What kind of presents do they get each other? Do they only do it on special occasions?

Evanora is actually the one who gives Lance flowers. At least once a month. It's very subtly done.

Their love languages aren't really gift giving, so if there is a gift that's given, it tends to be for a very good reason.

Mostly, it's acts of service and quality time.

While witch culture has most witches keep their hair long and down, Lance will often braid Evanora's hair before they go to bed. (He's really good at it too.)

34. -Do they have any pets?

No.

35. - Do they bring out the best in each other, or the worst? Do they have a fatal flaw?

They absolutely bring the best out in one another.

I think their fatal flaw is that once they're in agreement, it's incredibly difficult to get them to change their minds, or even listen to a different side to whatever it is.

36. -What's their greatest strength as a couple? Their weakness?

Their communication, and mutual respect and understanding for one another. They're a unit, and always present a united front. It's incredibly rare for them to be publicly divided on a matter.

Lance is a bit of a push over, and it takes a lot for him to firmly stand his ground if Evanora is very passionate or stubborn about a decision or argument. While they're aware of it, this proves to be the most difficult thing for them to work on.

37. -How much would they be willing to sacrifice for the other? Any lines they refuse to cross?

Evanora cannot sacrifice the coven for Lance. She simply took oaths that would not let her. Free of those… She doesn't know.

Lance's one exception to anything for Evanora is Agatha. He won't harm his daughter intentionally.

(It should be noted, Evanora feels the same when it comes to Agatha. At least, in a universe where Lance lived.)

38. -What are they like in the bedroom? Any kinks/fetishes/turn-ons? Anything they won't do?

N o p e. I am noping right outta this question. Next!

39. -Who initiated the relationship? Who kissed who first? When did they realize they were in love?

Evanora did, though it was Lance who kissed her first, because that's the way she wanted it.

And once more, no comment.

40. - Any special memories? Do they have a special place they like to go to?

Unfortunately all their special memories are tainted by grief and sadness and death in one way or another, and their special place no longer exists by the time they're established adults.

41. -Are they party-goers? What are they like when they're drunk? Does it happen often?

No, they aren't. However, when they're drunk it's very… Handsy. And sappy. And Lance is a joyful drunk. Evanora is very affectionate when she's drunk.

It rarely happens. They both don't like to drink enough to get to a point they can't make clear decisions.

42. - Do they let each other get away with things that would normally bother them?

Smaller things, absolutely. The bigger things they tend to talk through.

43. -Do they talk often? What about?

They constantly talk about anything and everything. They simply enjoy being in each other's company.

44. -Are the comfortable with each other? Anything they have to have their privacy for?

They're comfortable with each other, but they both still value their privacy. They have a system and understanding worked out that has enabled them to be happily married and stay in love.

45. -Any special dreams or goals they have as a couple? Any heartbreaks? Regrets?

Nothing they would consider special, just average or logical.

They've had… Many heartbreaks. Agatha came along after years of trying for children, and several miscarriages/failed pregnancies. After Agatha there were two. The one immediately after her broke something in both her parents, but it hit Evanora the hardest. She had been so sure that having Agatha meant she'd be able to give her daughter siblings. Lance still has bad dreams where he's back in that moment, unable to comfort his wife as her heart breaks.

The second one was an accident, and when Evanora hit her seventh month she relaxed a little in her worrying. Surely, this child will survive.

When the child was born and didn't draw a breath Evanora was deep in denial. Lance didn't have the energy or the heart to put much effort into convincing Evanora of the truth, he just let her fall asleep before arranging for the infant to be buried.

Agatha was about four, and even years later she can remember hearing her father crying behind his bedroom door. (She wasn't supposed to be anywhere near there, she was supposed to have been under careful watch, but there were a lot of adults all talking about what was going to happen next and didn't notice her slipping away.)

They have many individual regrets, but nothing together as a couple, except for perhaps only having been able to have one child.

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