#caring for mons gets tough sometimes!!

[mug-and-friends]

Forgive me if you've gotten this question already but you're a bug specialist... with no bugs?

Haha, yep! I love to study them, but I don't think I could keep one just because they're 'cool', you know? It's alot of responsibility caring for a pokemon, and I've got two sweethearts in my life already to focus on.

My Lucario and Sableye each kinda came into my life themselves, I never even took the gym challenge as a kid. Didn't plan to get any pokemon until a certain skinny wild Riolu kept freaking stealing my sandwiches out my hands... Ahem.

Pokemon are friends and pets and work assistants and family! One day I might have the room and funds to love and cherish something as AWESOME as a scolipede off my own back, but until that time I'm not going to commit to bonding with a cool bug pokemon when I'll have to rely on things like lab facilities to take care of them instead of being able to dedicate time to them that they deserve.

Hope that makes sense??

Of course, if one does come into my life (Like lil Pobble did) and I'm able to, I would LOVE to have a bug!!!

[unluckiestmember]

can I request headcanons of x-men 97 team x reader who is an absolute sweatheart and is just the cutest thing to exist.

Coming right up!

X-Men '97 X Sweetheart! Reader

Characters: Nathan Summers/Cable, Scott Summers/Cyclops, Remy LeBeau/Gambit, Jean Gray, Jubilee, Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto, Morph, Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler, Rogue and Logan/Wolverine.

Warning: Mild Cursing, but overall SFW.

A/N: Can I please get someone to remind me to actually post when I'm supposed to? Anyone? XD

Cable

“Time to get to work, keep up!… You want me to carry you? Heh, say less.”

Oh Nathan, Nathan, Nathan. He tries his best to be as tough and straight to business like his old man. Always a man to try and change the future and fight for the people with a straight face. But as soon as you’re around him, your sunshine energy radiates onto him. You make the freedom fighter have a need to impress you on the field when he’s not showering you in love outside of missions.

What really drew you to him was just how careful you were with his body. How you complimented his eye and stroked his robotic arm with so much care. It has made him really adore the end of the days where particular expeditions took a lot of energy out of you two, resulting in cuddles and sweet nothings. He never understood the whole concept of loving someone like his dad loved his mom, but after meeting you, he finally understood what they had was sacred. What you two had was sacred. Nathan has lost a lot in his life, but he’ll be damned if he loses you.

Cyclops

“Are you alright?! You’re not hurt, are you? I’m not overexaggerating- I’m worrying the right amount!”

Scott can be a pain in the neck during missions. He’s always one to bark out orders and keep a level head on missions as the leader of the X-Men. And if there’s one order that’s always on the top of his list, it’s making sure you are safe. He’s by all means not an overprotective or possessive lover, but he makes it a daily part of his life to always check on his beloved. Whenever you are just being yourself, you can find him staring at you, taking in your cute energy and reciprocating it with his own cute antics like kissing your cheek or giving you gifts when you least expect it.

Are the team a bit jealous of you having Scott’s favoritism? A bit. But hey, they’d rather someone like you have the best of Scott than the worst. Even if that also includes his defensive nature of you along with his jealous antics. He means well. You know it, sometimes you just have to remind him. Whether it be with a simple talk or a passionate kiss. Face it, you keep the leader of the X-Men grounded.

Gambit

“Ah, just the person I was looking for. Is it just me or are you getting more breathtaking every day, mon cher?"

When it comes to you, Remy is bound to flirt twenty four seven just to see that nice shade of pink color on your cute little cheeks. And if he cant succeed in that, he’s bound to have you smitten with his physical hold of your waist or his sincere compliments. He’s quite a charmer, anyone knows that, but with you, he adds another flare to himself; A sweet lover.

Gambit will always make it abundantly clear that you are the cutest person he’s ever met and how he can wager the perfect future with you by his side. Expect this man to shower you with surprise trips away from the mansion, a fresh breakfast almost everyday and a little card show if you are ever upset, because if there’s one thing he hates more than anything, it’s you being upset. You are the only one that can make Gambit so emotional because he just loves you so so much. And if you ever forget, he doesn’t mind reminding his raison de vivre.”

Jean Gray

“I wish you could see what was in my mind… Maybe then you’d realize how much you mean to me, my love.”

When it comes to Jean, you’ve basically hit the jackpot on one of the most open and loving girlfriends you could ever ask for. You aren’t just a sweetheart, you are her sweetheart. She always touches you like a porcelain doll, staring into your eyes with so much affection of her own and giggling whenever you hug or hold her, prompting her to hold you or hug you back just as tightly. On missions, she is in the zone, but as soon as they are over, she’s heading straight to you to check if you are injured. And if you’re not? Expect this woman to shower you in so many compliments and love that you might just drown from the cuteness.

Jean isn’t just your protector, but also your best friend, always free to try anything you want to try and do what you want to do.Dare she say, you might be the love of her life. Screw being lovers, she wants to be a married couple. But as much as that gets her excited, she’ll take her time for you, because she knows whether it takes her whole life or a single day, she doesn’t mind waiting for the fateful day.

Jubilee

“That was awesome! Did you see me out there- Did you?! Let me let you in on a secret; That last one was for you~!”

Because of how young she is and her lack of a love life, Jubilee is still pretty new to the whole dating and falling in love thing. But when she met you, she knew she was bound to fall in love with someone so positive and full of life. An embodiment of a firework if she said so herself. She always drags you around town with her to hangout at arcades or spend time in the mall grabbing lunch and doing cute couple things.

She cares about you enough to ask other X-Men members advice on how to treat you or show you how much you mean to her. It honestly impresses and shocks the team how this troublemaker tries her best to make you feel like the luckiest person in the world dating her. If she’s not showing her love for you through domestic activities, then look outside your window at night. You are bound to find Jubilee sending you love with her fireworks bound to make you giggle and smile. Which is always delightful because when you are filled with so much happiness, so is she.

Magneto

“What we have is stronger than any magnetic pull I’m capable of. It’s terrifying. But also magnificent.”

If you ever wanted to be treated like royalty, Magneto is the man for you. Erik treats you like you are a precious flower that could be destroyed by the mutant hating world around you. Because of this, he is so careful with you, yet not overbearing. If you want to hang out outside or simply hang out with him, he doesn’t mind as long as no one looks at you the wrong way or touches you with ill intent. Because if they do?… Let’s just say Magneto can do a lot with his powers.

When he’s not making sure you’re safe, he is awestruck at your innocence and your positive outlook on life. At first, he actually found your vision of the world to be immature, untrue and above all stupid. But the more he’s spent time with you, you’ve seem to have melted his cold heart a bit. Does he still think humanity is the scum of the Earth and nothing can change? Yes. But with you by his side, showing him what love, understanding and acceptance can be, maybe, just maybe, he can see where you’re coming from.

Morph

“Why the long face, babe? I can do a mean Magneto impression that’s sure to make you smile… Haha! There’s my love!”

Around people, Morph treats you almost like one of the guys, in a figurative sense. They don't treat you any differently from the rest of his friends and family within the team. But behind closed doors or when you two are alone, all bets are off. They are melting at your sweet nature and so quick to try to make you laugh, smile or get physical with them. Man, do they love when you get physical with him- They adore it!

But what they really loves is how caring and protecting of them you are. They've told you about their past, their run in with Mister Sinister and their time away from the team. And no matter how many nightmares or moments of body dysmorphia he experiences, they love how you are always there to pick up their loose pieces and put them back together with your gentle touch and gentler words. Because of this, they're always there to return the favor and comfort you as well when you are at your lowest. You are their best friend sorry Logan and their beloved and they wouldn’t want it any other way.

Nightcrawler

“Liebe meines Lebens. You never cease to take my breath away.”

Kurt is a pretty romantic person, especially when it comes to you. He showers you endlessly in love, rubbing his nose against yours, showering your face in kisses and becoming putty when you hold him, even if it’s just by his arm! He cherishes moments where the both of you hang out, especially by gardens where he makes cute flower crowns with you. Though just any moments with you are the highlight of his day. On missions, you two synergize perfectly well with the blue mutant complimenting you on your moves and takedowns of foes.

Kurt is an expert at physical touch for a love language, but he’s just as amazing with his words, especially with the nicknames he’s given you. He’ll make sure everyone knows that you are his Schatz, Herz, bessere Hälfte, and of course, Liebe meines Lebens. To you, he’s a lot like a little puppy; Full of energy and always waiting for your attention and affection given to him. The team thinks you two are cute even if they find it a bit annoying that Nightcrawler is always teleporting you two all over the place. It’s not too bad though since the sound of your mixing laughter is enough to make everyone’s hearts soar happily.

Rouge

“Hey, Sugar! I missed you so much today! Now come here, I at least want a hug!”

Rogue is super careful of you. You are just too precious to her and she doesn’t want to hurt or break you with her powers. So she makes sure you both have ways of showing one another how much you love each other, especially herself. Outside of soft hugs, she tries her best to give you a hand covered kiss. Though she can be super cheesy and exchange indirect kisses with rocks, feed you while chuckling at how adorably you stare at her like she hung the stars above. She’ll even have you both set up for dinner plans and fly you around in the sky if you ever want to destress from work as a X-Man.

You both have a cute relationship, even if there are moments where Rogue wonders if she deserves you or if she will ever be enough for you due to her destructive powers and the possibility she will never be able to touch you. These revelations have led to emotional nights, but the promise you make to touch her and make her the happiest woman in the world always makes Rogue realize that she is beyond lucky to have you. You make her want to find a way to touch you no matter what. And mark her words, she will.

Wolverine

“Woah, little pup. I was just gone for a few hours, you act like I went to war or something! Aw, screw it, come here.”

Logan has fallen in love with many men and women during his years of living. But damn has he never met anyone quite like you! When he met you, he thought your whole sweetheart shtick was fake, no offense. He thought it was some trick used to get people to lower their guards around you so you can get the upper hand on them. But when he found out you really were the sweet soul everyone hyped you up to be, he slowly but surely fell for you. He fell for how you spoke to him with such understanding and patience. The way you touched him was with the utmost care when you took care of him and helped him clean blood from your adventures with him that got out of hand.

Logan fights for many people, but for you he will kill anyone that hurts you or makes you cry. Your smile lights up his whole life, your laugh pushes him to be stronger to preserve it and your touch makes him feel alive in a world that always knocks him down. If it’s not the X-Men, Wolverine usually fights for himself and only himself. But now that he has you to lose, he fights for the both of you and a future where you both can live a peaceful life you’re both proud of.

If you got any requests for X-Men '97, Blue Eye Samurai, and or Arcane, send them my way!

Likes and retweets are always appreciated! I love you all, stay hydrated and have a good day! <3

[bear-yawns]

　𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝟭 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗗.　formula one · #f1

　　　the f1 grid drivers' favourite ways to show affection.

genres : fluff ... established relationships ... f1 grid x reader (lando norris, kimi antonelli, charles leclerc, carlos sainz, oscar piastri, ollie bearman included).　word count : 1.2k (around 200 per driver).　warnings : kissing in carlos' ... just cute fluff ... not proofread.　 note : these are finally done yay!! super happy to be posting this, and hopefully more headcanons otw soon.　　　( masterlist )　( taglist )

　𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗦 · 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥

You love tousling Lando’s curls, taking any chance you can to mess up his hair. But he loves to do it in return and it eventually became your love language. Always calling each other funny names like idiot, muppet, moron, or dummy, but it all comes from a place of affection, and you’ve grown quite attached to the names.

Lando also loves trying to style your hair, whether it’s short or long, he figures he can do something with it. He can successfully do a ponytail, and you’ve tried to teach him braiding to… limited success. But what he does love is hair accessories (bows, clips, ribbons, headbands, anything he can get his hands on). But, of course, you turn the tables on him eventually and he ends up with pink hair clips all over his dark curls which look both adorable and silly. He might say he doesn’t like them, but deep down, he would let you have full reign over his hair again just to see the excited smile on your face and contagious giggles. 

After tough races or when you’re both tired, playing with Lando’s hair makes him super drowsy, and he’ll often fall asleep on your lap. You let him doze off whenever he wants, but not before snapping a few cute pictures of him for future teasing.

　𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗜 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜 · 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦

Kimi needs to hold your hand whenever possible. Needs seems like an exaggeration, and indeed, Ollie ruthlessly teases him whenever it gets mentioned, but no other word quite describes it perfectly. Whenever there is an opportunity to clasp his hand with yours, he takes it.

When you get up to go out the door, his hand leads you outside. When you’re standing in line to get food, his thumb traces your knuckles. Before he gets into his car for a race, he gives your hand one last little squeeze for good luck. It became more than just a mere gesture over the years. It’s his habit now. Kimi holds your hand so often that it feels wrong when he doesn’t have the option.He loves the feeling of your soft skin, the fact that it keeps you two close but not too close. He can keep it on the downlow as well, hidden away from cameras, and it still works when he has his helmet on (which is where kisses fall short). It’s the perfect mix of romantic and subtle. When he needs comfort, he already has your touch, and when he feels extra affectionate, he can press a small kiss to the back of your hand. Hand holding is Kimi’s way to show affection.

　𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗖 · 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘

Charles loves your face. He loves to look at it, hold it, kiss it, see it scrunch up in annoyance or melt with a look of love because of him. And there’s something so gentle and careful in the way he cradles your jaw or brushes his thumb over your cheek. It has butterflies swarming to your stomach at the sight of his smile. You can tell he adores every feature of you, watching his green eyes study your face so lovingly, because it’s his favourite thing to look at. Sometimes Charles swears he could drown in your eyes because of how beautiful they are. I just can’t look away from you, mon ange.

He’ll press kisses to your forehead, or lead your face closer to his so he can give you a kiss on the lips. It is usually only during quiet intimate moments, after a long day, or during a romantic date, that you both get completely lost in each other’s eyes, finding some sense of calm by getting lost in the way he looks at you. There’s overflowing love in each look and gaze, and only the sweetest words would fall from his lips during these moments.

　𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗭 · 𝗞𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗦

Some would save romantic kisses on the lips for a special moment, but not Carlos. He will make up any excuse to kiss you every hour of the day. And he quite literally does. Every moment calls for a kiss from Carlos, whether it was a race win, waking up in the morning, before a meal, during his morning coffee— he really finds excuses at any time of the day.

He doesn’t think he’ll ever get tired of the taste of your lips, and he really hopes he never does. Because that would be tragic as far as he’s concerned. 

There have been multiple times when he showed up to work with lipstick smudged on the side of his lips that he never noticed (he likes to interrupt you when you do your makeup). You rarely tell him when it happens because you think it’s funnier to send him off oblivious. 

He likes all the romantic moments between you two, but especially when he gets lost in a kiss, holding you gently in his arms, sometimes swaying back and forth. The laughter in between kisses and touches that speak a million silent words. Those are the moments that Carlos adores and thinks back to often whenever he daydreams.

　𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜 · 𝗙𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦

Oscar shows his affection in the way his eyes are always on you; in the way he is always listening to whatever you have to say like it’s the most important thing, even if it was a silly comment that didn’t matter; in the way there is always a smile playing on his lips as he watches you do anything. 

His attentiveness speaks for itself. Perhaps he isn’t the most overly romantic person. He likes things to be simple. But you could never doubt how much he cares, because it’s clear every single day.He really doesn’t think he’s that obvious with how much he is endeared by you, but practically everyone else can tell by how much Oscar stares. If you follow his line of sight, it’ll almost always lead to you, and even you tease him about this. Not like anything would stop him, though. He’s just too fond of you, and you love the genuine smiles that can always be found plastered on his face. People say Oscar doesn’t show much emotion, but with you, he can’t help but let the happiness and affection that he feels show on his face.

　𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 · 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗦

Fitting to his name, Ollie likes to give you bear hugs at least once a day. After winning a race, he’ll come running and scoop you up in his arms, lifting you off your feet at times. Hugs that sway back and forth and knock the breath out of you— those are the kinds he adores.

Although he’s very good at being gentle, his excitement manifests itself into his hold on you, and he sometimes forgets exactly how strong he is. But you love how he gets swept away with the emotions of it and though you might shriek in shock at times, you trust Ollie with your life. He would never drop you. 

On a calmer day with less adrenaline, he likes back hugs, following you around the house attached like a koala. He’s quite clingy, but you wouldn’t have it any other way. His schedule forces him away from you often enough that you savour the moments you get with him to just be close and romantic. The regularity of you missing him only feeds your affection whenever you are together, and over time, the feeling of being in Ollie’s arms becomes more familiar than home to you.

[yokumirumerafan]

MHA x reader

Hey, I wanna try to make up for the days I didn't post so today expect a lot from me :>

Random MHA x reader hcs :))

𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 1-𝘼 𝙂𝙪𝙮𝙨 𝙭 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

Midoriya Izuku

He’s the type to remember every little thing about you. Favorite color? Favorite snack? The way you like your tea? He’s taking mental notes.

If you ever doubt yourself, he’ll hype you up with facts. “You’ve improved by 23% since last month! You’re amazing!!”

Sometimes he zones out while looking at you and then panics when you catch him.

Bakugo Katsuki

He’s the “tough love” type. He’ll yell at you to take care of yourself while shoving water and food in your hands.

If you’re cold, he just grabs your hands without saying anything and warms them up with his quirk.

Once, Kaminari teased him about being whipped and Bakugo chased him around U.A. for 15 minutes.

Todoroki Shoto

The type to share his food with you without thinking twice. Half a soba noodle hanging from his mouth? He’ll just let you bite the other end.

His texts are either super dry (“ok.”) or randomly poetic (“The moon reminds me of your eyes.”)

He loves when you run your hands through his hair. He just melts.

Kirishima Eijiro

Absolutely carries you when you’re tired. No arguments. He just throws you over his shoulder.

Gets so excited when you compliment his strength. “You think I’m strong?! Ah, babe, you’re making me blush!”

If he sees you upset, expect bear hugs that last way too long.

Kaminari Denki

Will flirt with you like you’re strangers. “Hey, cutie, got a number?” (It’s his 100th time doing it. You still laugh.)

Always steals your phone to take the most ridiculous selfies.

He melts when you scratch his head. He’ll literally nuzzle into your hand like a cat.

Sero Hanta

The best at planning dates. He’ll take you to underrated cafes or secret rooftop spots with great views.

If you ask for a piece of his gum, he’ll just hand-feed you without thinking.

Loves to wrap his tape around your wrists and pull you close just to fluster you.

Tokoyami Fumikage

Writes poetry about you but never shows you. Dark Shadow threatens to expose it.

He acts calm and cool, but if you grab his hand? He short-circuits.

Loves sitting in quiet places with you, reading or just existing together.

Shoji Mezo

Super gentle with you despite his size. If you ever fall asleep near him, he’ll carry you somewhere comfy without waking you.

Loves forehead kisses but gets flustered when you do it in public.

If you’re ever nervous, he’ll just wrap you in his extra arms for comfort.

Ojiro Mashirao

Will instinctively wrap his tail around your waist to pull you closer.

Blushes so easily. Compliment his muscles? He turns pink and stutters.

If he catches you staring at his tail, he’ll wag it at you teasingly.

Iida Tenya

Wakes up before you just so he can prepare a full breakfast (with a detailed nutritional breakdown).

Loves holding your hand but always insists on proper posture while walking together.

If you’re ever running late, he’ll literally carry you bridal style to get there on time.

Aoyama Yuga

Over-the-top romantic. He writes love notes, leaves gifts, and winks dramatically.

If you ever feel down, he strikes a dramatic pose and says, “Mon amour, your beauty could end wars!”

Surprisingly gives the best fashion advice.

𝙋𝙧𝙤 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙭 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

Hawks

Calls you nicknames like “Doll” and “Baby Bird.”

Steals your food all the time. “You weren’t gonna finish that, right?” (You were.)

Loves to wrap his wings around you like a blanket.

Endeavor

Awkward at emotions but very protective. Will glare at anyone who looks at you wrong.

He secretly enjoys it when you fix his tie for him.

Has zero clue how to flirt. Just nods when you compliment him.

Aizawa

If you fall asleep on his couch, he’ll throw a blanket over you and act like it never happened.

Pretends to be emotionless, but you caught him smiling once and he denied it.

Loves lazy mornings where you both just lay in bed.

Fat Gum

The best cuddle partner. It’s like hugging a human pillow.

Always buys you food and shares it.

If you’re sad, he’ll tell you jokes until you smile.

Mirko

Loves roughhousing with you. Playfights turn into wrestling matches.

If someone flirts with you, she throws her arm around your shoulders and glares.

Calls you “babe” in the most casual way.

𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙭 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

Shigaraki Tomura

Obsessive. He hates when you leave for too long.

If you sit in his lap while he plays games, he literally can’t focus.

He low-key loves cuddles but will never admit it.

Dabi

Over-the-top flirt. “If you’re looking for trouble, babe, I’m right here.”

If you steal his jacket, he just smirks and lets you keep it.

He teases you constantly but gets jealous so easily.

Twice

Clingy as hell. Will literally hold your hand even while sleeping.

He’ll talk to himself about you like: “I LOVE THEM—NO, THAT’S TOO FORWARD—SHUT UP, JUST SAY IT.”

Big on forehead kisses.

Toga

Always tells you how cute you are. Constant compliments.

“Can I have some of your blood?” (She’s joking. Maybe.)

Loves nuzzling into your neck.

Spinner

Blushes so much when you kiss him.

Will happily carry you if you ever get tired.

If you call him cool, he gets flustered for days.

Mr. Compress

Will do magic tricks just to impress you.

Super smooth flirt, but melts when you flirt back.

“For my next trick, I’ll make your worries disappear.”

[writer-freak]

H hello could I request Chamber fluff with agent reader if you write that where the reader is recovering from an injury from a previous mission (idk where I'm going with this I swear I was cooking this in my mind anyways thank thank you)

A/n: Thank you so much for the request, I made the beginning a bit more dramatic and I just blacked out while writing this so I hope it's enjoyable <3

The world was a blur of light and shouting.

You barely registered the sound of gunfire anymore, or the cries of agents echoing through comms. The pain in your side was sharp, burning like fire, but distant, like it belonged to someone else. You tried to breathe, but it hurt, and everything felt heavy. Too heavy.

"Agent down! We need evac, now!"

Chamber’s voice.

You turned your head sluggishly. His silhouette was the first thing you made out, his gun discarded on the ground as he knelt beside you, his hands trembling ever so slightly as he pressed down on your wound.

"Mon dieu" he breathed, his voice breaking as he pulled you into his arms. "Stay with me, mon cœur. Please."

You reached up, your fingers brushing weakly against his chest, and tried to speak. Nothing came out. The pain was too loud now.

"I've got you," he whispered, pressing his forehead to yours as he held you close. "You're going to be alright. I promise."

The days that followed blurred together.

You drifted in and out of consciousness at first, dimly aware of being moved, the beeping of machines, the low murmur of Chamber's voice reading something softly to you. French poetry, maybe. Or a story. Sometimes you caught words like chérie or rest, please. And always, always his hand in yours.

When you finally opened your eyes properly, it was to warm lighting, silk sheets, and the familiar scent of his cologne.

You were in his apartment.

"You’re awake."

His voice came from the doorway. You turned your head slowly, and there he was. Uncharacteristically dressed down in a soft black turtleneck, sleeves pushed to his elbows, hair tousled.

"Where—?" you started, your voice hoarse.

"Shhh," he said, crossing the room quickly. "You are safe. You’ve been healing here, with me. The medbay stabilized you, but I—" He sat on the edge of the bed, taking your hand gently. "I needed you close."

You blinked, your throat thick with something more than pain. "How long?"

"Four days" he said softly, brushing his fingers over your cheek. "You were unconscious most of it. The doctors say you're improving, but slowly. Movement is limited. Pain is... expected." His jaw clenched. "I hate that you're in pain."

You tried to smile. "I’m... tough."

"I know you are" he said, and leaned down to kiss your temple. "But you don’t have to be. Not now. Let me take care of you."

And take care of you he did.

Chamber was at your side constantly, patient and gentle with you almost as if you were made of glass. He helped you sit up, always with one arm securely behind your back. When you could barely lift a fork, he fed you himself, murmuring soft encouragements between bites.

"Just one more spoon, mon ange. Then you can rest again."

He never made you feel embarrassed. Never made you feel weak.

On the third morning, you tried to get out of bed on your own.

A bad idea.

Your knees buckled almost instantly, pain shooting through your side. But strong arms caught you before you hit the floor, and then Chamber was lifting you with a stern, almost wounded expression on his face.

"Absolutely not," he said, his voice obviously displeased behind his worry. "You do not move without me, understood?"

"I just wanted to—"

"I know what you wanted," he said, carrying you effortlessly back to bed. "But if you had hit your head? If I was not here?"

You looked away, ashamed, but he tilted your chin gently back to meet his gaze.

"No more of this, ma belle. You hold on to me. Always. I will be your legs for now."

Over the next week, your strength returned slowly, but Chamber never left your side. If you needed water, he was already holding the glass. If your blanket slipped, he was there adjusting it without a word. When you needed to move, he was always waiting, arms open, steady, as if you were something precious he could never risk dropping.

"Lean on me" he’d say softly, offering his arm. "You do not need to prove anything to me."

And each night, he sat with you on the couch, reading or watching something that you enjoyed. His hand in yours, your head resting on his shoulder, his fingers absentmindedly brushing over your knuckles or your hair.

There was no rush. No pressure. Just him by your side.

One evening, you managed to stand on your own for the first time. Just for a few seconds.

When you looked at Chamber, expecting him to scold you, you saw only awe.

"You amaze me" he said, voice thick. "But let me hold you still. Just a little longer."

You nodded, and he stepped forward, wrapping you in his arms like you were the most fragile thing he’d ever touched. His chin rested on your shoulder, and for a long, quiet moment, neither of you moved.

"I was so scared," he whispered. "The moment I saw you fall... I thought I might lose you."

You leaned into him, your hand curling into the fabric of his shirt. "You didn’t. I’m still here."

"And I will keep you here" he said, kissing the top of your head. "As long as you’ll let me."

You were healing now, slower than you liked, but not alone. With every gentle touch, every whispered word of encouragement, every time he held you like you were the center of his world.

This wasn’t just care.

This was love.

And you would let him show it to you. Every day, in every moment you shared.

Because even in your weakest state, Chamber always made you feel like the strongest person alive.

Divider by: @thecutestgrotto

[salty-croissants]

Bullfrog and Rayman/Ramon x g/n reader : taking a bullet for them

I’ve had this little idea for a while now , so I decided to finally sit and write it down !

You see , while I’m the biggest fan of anything regarding fluff I do enjoy a bit of angst sometimes too , so I ended up getting a rush of inspiration imagining the reader protecting the boys with them getting all worried afterwards :,I 

I’ll definitely start working on the requests I received as soon as I can by the way , I just like to post some personal works whenever I get inspired … also because I literally can’t stop it when that happens :,)

Anyway , hope this turned out okay ! 

Details : use of gender neutral reader ;

established relationships ; 

presence of blood , bullet wounds , occasional swearing and general angst with following fluff

Bullfrog 💚

As soon as he turns around and sees you drop on your knees , clutching the bleeding wound with a hiss of pain , Bullfrog immediately drops everything he’s doing and rushes towards you , ignoring the bullets flying in his direction :

he has to get you out of there … he has to do it fast … nothing else matters … 

His small but strong arms pick you and he carries you away from the raging battlefield , the sensation of your blood dripping on his hands filling him with fear …

No matter what the Warden will have to say about this setback , the safety of his beloved is top priority .

When he finally puts you down after reaching a safe spot , Bullfrog can feel the crushing weight of his guilt taking over his every thought , enough to almost make him dizzy …

He knows full well that that bullet was meant for him . 

He should’ve noticed it sooner … why didn’t he notice it sooner ? 

Maybe then you wouldn’t have jumped forward to shield him …

This … this was all his fault . 

The sound of you coughing out blood is what makes Bullfrog snap back to reality .

< B … Bullfrog … ? > 

< Yes y/n , I’m here , I’m right here mon amour , you’re going to be okay , I promise … you just have to stay awake . > 

His voice sounds so soothing and sweet ( tough a bit raspy after his crazy escape ) , and while he begins to take off your coat to get a better look at the wound you can’t help but smile a little in front of his sheer devotion to you …

His movements are gentle but quick , and before you can even process what’s happening Bullfrog has already patched you up to prevent you from losing any more blood …

It’s now that the situation is under control that he brings it up . 

< You really shouldn’t have done that , y/n . If the bullet hit you someplace else with some more precision you could’ve died . > 

You look down at the floor of the alleyway you’re both currently hiding in , feeling his worried eyes on you .

< I … I’m sorry . I didn’t really think it through … 

I panicked : you were in danger and I didn’t want you to get hurt , I just … didn’t know what else to do … > 

Bullfrog’s gaze softens , and before you know it you feel his arms around you , holding you carefully to avoid hurting you more …

< I know , mon cher … you’re always looking out for me , and I love you so much for that reason alone , but please don’t ever do something like that ever again : 

je … je ne peux pas te perdre . > 

You gladly lean into his loving embrace , hugging him back as the pain brought by the wound in your waist disappears momentarily : 

you were just thankful to have Bullfrog by your side , and thankful for his endless love and care for you .

Rayman 🧡

It takes some time for Rayman to realize that an unidentified man just tried to shoot him while the two of you were walking back home after that night’s date , and it’s when he hears your sharp breaths and sees your blood staining his shoes that he fully takes in what happened …

< Y/N !!! > 

He rushes towards you , panic taking over him as his shaky hands get a hold of you : 

you’re hurt … you’re hurt really bad , and it’s all because you protected him .

< Oh - oh g-god - ohmygod —

I can’t … I gotta - H-HELP !!! > 

It doesn’t take long for someone to notice what is going on , and before you know it you can hear the deafening noise coming from the sirens of the ambulance and the many police cars all around the street , as well as a familiar voice …

< Are they going to be okay ?? W-will they live ??? 

Please , they have to live … they have to … > 

Unfortunately you can’t bring yourself to listen further : soon the loss of blood makes you pass out , your blurry vision slowly fading to black as the last thing you feel is someone picking you up from the ground .

Rayman really isn’t handling what happened very well , and the days following the incident are absolutely awful for him …

He ends up drinking a lot more , unable to eat and let alone sleep , and whenever he receives the inevitable calls from the Board of Directors “inviting” him to pull himself together for his show’s sake , he completely loses it … 

< Don’t you understand ?? My . Partner . Got . FUCKING SHOT !!! 

I might never s-see them again , and you want me to “keep it together” ?!? > 

Whenever he stays up at night , waiting for any sorts of news about your condition from the hospital , Rayman can do nothing but silently pray that you’re going to be fine … that he will be able to hold you and kiss you again , and that it’s not all lost … 

… but deep down he really isn’t sure if that’s what’s going to happen , and that terrifies him more than anything .

Then finally , one morning he receives the awaited news : 

you’re alive , you’re feeling a lot better and , most importantly , you’re actually on your way to his lounge ( the last part being a little something you planned to surprise him ) . 

Rayman is overjoyed , and when he hears a knock on the door and sees your beautiful smile waiting for him behind it he can’t contain himself anymore …

< Oh y/n … y/n my love … I-I’m so glad you’re okay , I missed you so much ! > 

He hugs you tightly , sobbing next to your ear , and inevitably you end up crying too …

< I’m here Ray … I’m right here , I’m never leaving you again , I promise … > 

You let out a sigh when Rayman’s lips meet yours , locking them in a loving , passionate kiss …

The two of you really needed it , after everything that’s happened .

Ramon 🖤

Oh boy is he enraged … 

After a moment of silent shock , he glares at that one member of the Board of Directors security that had the guts to harm his darling … 

< You … PIECE OF SHIT !!! > 

Without any regards at all for his safety he rushes towards the man , shooting at him multiple times … even after his dead body has long since hit the floor . 

It takes him a while to calm down , but after taking a few deep , shaky breath , Ramon finally rushes towards you , using his coat to stop the bullet wound from bleeding .

< Hiss - > 

< I know it hurts … but you’re gonna be okay love , just … just bear with me , okay … ? I got you … > 

You nod in response , a little smile appearing on your face as he leans down to kiss your forehead . 

After a few minutes , you start to feel less dizzy than before , and similarly to Bullfrog it’s only then that Ramon confronts you about what happened .

< Now … we really gotta talk about this , y/n , cause I am not about to lose the only person that gives me hope in this hell because they decide to shield me from a bullet without any regard for themselves and their safety . > 

< I … *cough* … I had to though , it would’ve hit y - > 

You can feel Ramon’s hands on your shoulders , and when you look up at him you can see a very serious expression on his face …

< y/n . I mean it . 

I need you to look at me and promise to never take a bullet for me again . 

I … I wouldn’t be able to go on if you were gone … do you understand … ? > 

Your quietly listen to him , your eyes never leaving his , and when you lean forward to give him a little kiss on the nose you hear him sigh softly …

< I won’t … I promise . 

I love you , Ram … sorry for making you worry . >

Ramon smiles in response , holding you closer to him while the sun sets behind the window , illuminating the two of you and the corpses of the Board of Directors around the room …

< I love you too , y/n … very , very much . > 

[fatfuckingcatstuff]

Babe.

Babe i need platonic reader with the mercs

Them reacting/helping reader get out of sh (Ignor if it makes you uncomfortable)

I just need some motivation to stop burning myself

Pick you fav mercs and maybe gn reader so more folks can enjoy

Luv your work btw <3

Of course you can! And I hope your recovery journey goes well! Sorry it this isn't exactly what you had hoped for but either way I hope you enjoy it.

Medic

- Medic is proud of you for seeking help. He noticed the bandages and, with genuine concern, asked if you wanted to talk. He knows how important it is to have someone listen.

- In his office, he listens without judgment as you open up about your struggles. Medic then suggests regular check-ins, encouraging you to reach out whenever you feel overwhelmed. "You are stronger than you realize, mein freund . There are other ways to cope like harming someone else other than yourself! Remember, my door is always open."

"Oh okay wow thanks medic."

"no worries mein freund :)"

- He offers resources like books on mental health and teaches you stress relief techniques. Medic even shares some basic medical knowledge, so you can better understand your body and how to care for it. He’s always there for you, providing unwavering support.

"Would you like me to help remove those thoughts of yours?"

"you are not going anywhere near my brain."

Spy

- Spy, ever observant, sees the subtle signs of your struggle. He'd brush it off aside during the day but find himself wanting a chat with you alone.

- He'd take you to his smoking room using this private moment to discuss serious matters. "Tell me ma fleur. What's on your mind?"

As you pour your heart out of your struggles and how you've been slowly trying to heal he listens with intent.

"Mon ami, we all have our demons. What matters is how we face them. You have the strength to overcome this, and I will be here to help you every step of the way."

- Spy keeps a watchful eye on you from a distance, ensuring you’re never alone in your vulnerable moments. He wants you to know you can always rely on him for support. Hell he'd start getting noticeably closer to you.

Demoman

- Demoman is proud of you for opening up. He brings it up casually, noticing your reluctance to show your arms. With genuine concern, he gently prods and listens.

"Aye I hear ye lassie/laddie"

- He shares his own struggles, making you feel less isolated and more understood. I feel as though he would occasionally offer a bottle or 2 of scrumpy to *help* in which you would always refuse but thank him.

- He regularly checks in on you, using humor and camaraderie to lighten your mood and make sure you’re doing alright.

"Ye know, we all got our battles. But ye don't have to fight 'em alone. Anytime ye feel down, just come find me. We'll have a laugh, aye?"

Pyro

They notice your distress through your body language and offer comfort without words. Pyro sits beside you, offering his toys and gadgets to play around with to distract your mind from the simple idea of harming yourself.

"Mmphhshs mpyymph mpthhh mthjs mppjdhh"

"Thank you pyro"

- They introduce you to creative activities like painting or building crafts, helping you channel your emotions into art. Pyro’s presence becomes a comforting constant.

- Pyro ensures you always have a safe space to retreat to, filled with comforting and familiar items to help ground you during tough times.

Sniper

- Sniper would be a little taken aback I feel. Sure he had noticed your change in behavior but he wasn't really expecting it.

- He invites you to his perch, sharing the tranquility of the outdoors. Sniper opens up about his own ways of dealing with isolation and stress, teaching you about the calming effects of nature. "It's alright, mate. Sometimes, getting out here and away from it all helps clear the mind. Whenever you need to talk or just want some company, you know where to find me."

- He takes you on walks, introducing you to nature therapy. Mundy would provide steady, reliable support, always there for late-night talks and his presence if you ever need him. He wants you to know you have someone who cares.

[allsouls-emma]

Hey lovely!!!!! Let me say that I am so thankful that you write for Leon and that I loooooooooove your stories so for! Could I send in a request? Maybe where Y/n (French if possible cause I am also French) joins him in the US and they move in together after sometime doing long distance? And just super fluffy!!! No rush though! Take care of yourself!!!! ♥️♥️♥️

✧Reunis pour Toujours ✧

─ Léon Marchand x OC, Léon Marchand x Reader

@frenchgirlinlondon Bonjour ! I hope this lives up to expectation, merci my darling.

warnings: established couple, not fluent in French, fluff!!, no use of time nor setting.

It had been a year since Léon had left France for the U.S., chasing his dream of swimming glory at Arizona State University. The long-distance had been tough, with late-night FaceTime calls and endless texts, but nothing could replace the warmth of being together.

Today, that was finally going to change.

Y/N looked out the window of the taxi as it pulled up to Léon’s apartment complex in Tempe, Arizona. The sun was shining brightly, and palm trees lined the street—a stark contrast to the familiar Parisian boulevards. The moment the car stopped, Y/N felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. This was it. A new chapter in their relationship.

Y/N stepped out of the taxi, pulling a suitcase along. The door to Léon’s building opened almost instantly, and there he was—tall, broad-shouldered, with that familiar mop of curly hair and a smile that could light up the darkest of days.

“Mon amour!” Léon called out, rushing down the steps. He wrapped Y/N in a tight embrace, lifting them slightly off the ground.

“Léon!” Y/N laughed, burying their face in his neck, taking in the scent they had missed so much. “Je t’ai tellement manqué,” they whispered, their voice muffled against his skin.

“Tu n’imagines même pas,” he replied, pulling back slightly to look at them. His brown eyes were filled with a mixture of love and relief. “Finally, no more time zones, no more screens between us.”

Y/N smiled, their eyes welling up with happy tears. “Je suis tellement heureuse d’être ici, avec toi.”

Léon kissed them gently on the forehead, his lips lingering there for a moment. “Moi aussi. Let’s get you inside, I can’t wait to show you our place.”

Together, they carried Y/N’s suitcase up the stairs. Léon opened the door to his apartment—a cozy space filled with a mix of modern furniture and personal touches. On the wall was a photo collage, mostly of the two of them—memories from France and moments from Léon’s life in the U.S.

“Welcome home,” Léon said softly, watching as Y/N took in the room.

“Our home,” Y/N corrected, smiling at him. They placed their suitcase by the door and walked over to the couch, where Léon had laid out a few of their favorite snacks from France—a thoughtful gesture that made Y/N’s heart swell.

They sat down together, Léon’s arm draped around Y/N’s shoulders, pulling them close. “This feels surreal,” Y/N said, their voice barely above a whisper.

“I know,” Léon agreed, his fingers gently playing with Y/N’s hair. “But it’s real. We’re here. Together.”

Y/N turned to look at him, their faces just inches apart. “What do we do now?”

Léon grinned, leaning in to press a soft kiss to their lips. “Now, we make this place ours. We create new memories, explore this city, and just… be together.”

Y/N nodded, a smile tugging at their lips. “J’aime ça.”

They spent the rest of the day unpacking, Léon showing Y/N around the apartment. The kitchen had a small dining table with two chairs, perfect for cozy breakfasts. The living room had a large window that let in plenty of natural light, and the bedroom was simple yet comfortable, with a queen-sized bed that looked like it had been made with care.

“C’est parfait,” Y/N said as they walked into the bedroom, running their hand over the soft bedspread. Léon came up behind them, wrapping his arms around their waist.

“I’m glad you think so,” he murmured, resting his chin on their shoulder. “Because I want this to be our space, where we can relax after a long day, where we can just be ourselves.”

Y/N turned in his arms to face him, their hands resting on his chest. “I’m so happy to be here with you, Léon. I know it was hard being apart, but it made this moment even more special.”

Léon smiled, leaning down to kiss them softly. “Every second was worth it if it brought us to this moment.”

They stood there for a moment, just holding each other, savoring the feeling of finally being together after so long. The challenges of long-distance seemed like a distant memory now that they were in each other’s arms.

As the day turned into evening, they curled up on the couch together, a soft blanket draped over them. Léon had his arm around Y/N, their head resting on his shoulder as they watched a movie. But more than the movie, Y/N was focused on the steady rhythm of Léon’s breathing, the warmth of his body next to theirs.

“Je t’aime,” Y/N whispered, looking up at him.

Léon smiled, leaning down to press a kiss to their forehead. “Je t’aime aussi, pour toujours.”

For the first time in what felt like forever, everything was perfect. They were together, and nothing else mattered.

As they drifted off to sleep that night, Léon holding Y/N close, they both knew that this was just the beginning of their new life together. No more distance, no more longing—just endless days of love and happiness.

[beginningobserver]

RE: CONNECT -- relationship chart.

Rui → Alleged 1st Chosen Child (1996); partner: Ukkomon

Daisuke → Chosen Child from April 2002; partner: V-mon

Ayame → Chosen Child from September 2003; partner: Cutemon

Daisuke is connected to the 02 group + Chosen Children Network

Rui ⇆ Ayame ⇆ Hiroomi: Childhood friends since kindergarten (They lost contact with Rui since March 2003)

Daisuke ⇆ Rui: Friends since 2012 (Rui might have a crush on him?)

Daisuke ⇆ Hiroomi: Some sort of coworkers (Hiroomi is a delivery boy who sometimes stops by Yamatoya Ramen either for work or to chill. He knows Daisuke, but not enough).

[edit] Profiles ahead:

Ohwada Rui [ 大和田ルイ ] – The alleged first Chosen Children’s origins, 20 years old. With a very troublesome childhood, he managed to solve his issues with Ukkomon on his birthday, Feb 29, thanks to Daisuke and the others. Now he lives a normal yet calm life with Ukkomon. Due to a certain incident in March 2003 he had avoided human contact in fear of being called a ‘freak’, making his relationships with people quite difficult. He’s trying his best to form new bonds, but with no success. He works at Infinity Cafe, a coffee shop owned by his cousin and her husband, as a barista.

Ukkomon [ ウッコモン ] – Rui’s digimon partner, and allegedly to be connected to something bigger like a god entity from the Digital World. Despite all the slips committed by him, Rui made amends with him and then both then started to work harder to get to know each other better. He is still learning what he is allowed to do and what not.

Nakajima Ayame [ 中島あやめ ] – Rui’s childhood friend and a Chosen Child from September 2003. She is a 20 year old nice girl who doesn’t like to watch people getting into fights, so she keeps wishing to be able to have something in hands that could heal people. With this in mind, she decided to pursue a medical career – at least something little and not big, something like being a nurse to assist people in need, taking care of them. Before Ukkomon, she was a little nervous to talk with Rui, because he would always be the target of the bullies and she feared getting involved in those fights. But once Ukkomon appeared, she witnessed that strange creature standing up for Rui… She got courage enough to talk with him, and become one of his first friends at the kindergarten. She would always be carrying a first aid kit with her in her young days, helping Rui and Hiroomi. She might not like ugly fights, but she can stand up for others a little once she has gotten older, and she keeps simply checking on others like a good friend. She still uses pigtails, even if lower now as an adult.

Cutemon [ キュートモン ] – Ayame’s digimon partner. Cutemon is a digimon who’s not a fighter and yes a healer. Cutemon never managed to evolve but she does not feel she’s the type to fight tough enemies, so she sticks by just healing everyone with her healing magic skills. She’s quite timid and resembles the child Ayame to some extent, but the difference is she doesn’t fear befriending others when she gets an interest in them and is willing to form connections.

Koyama Hiroomi [ 小山広臣 ] – Rui and Ayame’s childhood friend, 20 year old. Hiroomi is a good, funny and supportive friend type, but he had some issues of being a little coward. He could witness Rui getting bullied and would want so hard to go there and stop them, but his body would just freeze and he couldn’t even say anything. Yeah he had the trouble of not being able to help others due to fear. Ukkomon worked as some sort of role model to go and make a difference. He wouldn’t get into a fist fight with anyone, but he would simply call them out and keep cheering Rui up. His funny aura was quite captivating too, and he definitely noticed he and Rui had something in common which was them being quite non-confrontational, except Hiroomi was able to voice his needs and feelings quite better than Rui. When Rui suddenly stopped going to school in March 2003, he tried to ask everyone around about his friend, with Ayame’s help too, and this is how they learned by rumors that something had happened to Rui. But he and Ayame never had success in contacting Rui for a long LONG time. When he turned an adult he decided to dye his bangs, and adopted a more stylish appearance. He doesn’t know what he wants to pursue as a career, but his part-time job is just being a delivery boy. He likes vehicles though, and his scooter is his best friend (besides Ayame, of course).

Motomiya Daisuke [ 本宮大輔 ] – A 21 year old Chosen Child from April 2002 who saved the world countless times at the moment. He became Rui’s friend in 2012, when the mysterious giant egg incident happened. Daisuke is not that smart, but he has a heart of gold, and the ability to say some insightful things from time to time. He’s a pragmatic person, doesn’t think too hard on stuff and is always trying to help everyone in need. Daisuke works at Yamatoya Ramen and is allowed to run his own business – Motomiya Ramen – there on Tuesdays. He knows Hiroomi as a coworker of sorts, since Hiroomi is a delivery boy who goes to Yamatoya Ramen either for work or to chill on his days off. Even though their relationship is professional and they don't know much about each other.

V-mon [ ブイモン ] – Daisuke’s digimon partner and business partner. V-mon is not much different from Daisuke, and he’s very much in sync with his human partner. V-mon loves chocolate, which makes Rui always spoil him with anything chocolate-flavored when Daisuke and V-mon drop by at the cafe. 

[oran-berry-sky]

( @askpokecallcenter ) Choro @ Chansey: "For a Chansey ya look quite tough for bossing others 'round, hun. How is your relationship with ya Trainers other 'Mons? Bet there are some idiots among them, mehehehe" Choro remembers Chanseys call about a Zeraroa eating too much.

The Chansey greeted Choro. Glad the pokemon remembers her from the call awhile back. "Hi, Choro. How have you been?" The pokemon's description of Chansey was accurate. Chansey put a hand to her cheek in thought at the question. "Hmm. The biggest idiot is our stray Thundercat, Zeraora. Sarah fed him a tuna sandwich after tending a wound, and he's stuck around ever since." Zeraora: "She likes to tease me." Chansey waved her hand to her trainer, Sarah who's sitting at the kitchen table. Sarah accidently grabbed a box of pokechow instead of cereal and was pouring it into a bowl and adding milk to it. "..." yeah, she's not going to comment on it, "This is Sarah. I guess you can call her my trainer, I do battle for her sometimes. I am her (self-appointed) service and caregiver pokemon. She's missing a leg and covered in burn scars. I take care of her and I also act as her assistant pokemon. She's a freelance pokemon medic. Our relationship is good. She learned to rely on me and that makes me happy." Sarah: ¬_¬ "Chansey is bossy, but she makes sure everyone helps with their share of chores. Chansey helps a lot with the cleaning and likes cooking with me in the kitchen." she looks down at the pokechow in her bowl, "This is too dry. Remind me to buy a fresher box." Chansey again ignoring the pokechow eating of her human, goes on to introduce everyone else. "The ivysaur next to her is Bubbles. He's cool. As Sarah's first pokemon, he's little older and wiser knowing Sarah the longest and teamwork. We are good friend." Bubbles: "Nice to meet you, Bud." Chansey continued, "Then we have little Machop. He's tiny for his size, timid, Sarah rescued him as a hatchling from a bad trainer. Machop is still too scared to fight after what he's been through. He became Sarah's service pokemon and helps carry things. He's more of the team's little sibling." Machop: "..." He just wants to eat his breakfast. Feeling the introductions are getting to long, she sped things up for the others. "This is Absol. Another stray that Sarah adopted after treating an injury. He's a bit vain when it comes to is fur now that he knows what shampoo does. Likes baths and brushing." Absol: "HEY! Why do they get a big introduction and I get THAT? Also.. I like baths with shampoo. It makes my fur soft and FLUFFY." Chansey ¬_¬ "He's very vain, gruff, a messy eater, wears more food than he eats, afraid of spicy tacos." Absol: "You put a tomoto berry in my taco! It was too spicy! I got-" Chansey interrupts before he could finish that statement, "He is basically a pet dog. They are outside right now, but the other members of our team is an Alpha sized Charizard Sarah calls Chari. His wise, cool, dependable, and our neighbor when we moved in above the ranger station of the pokemon Sanctuary we now call home. Charizard always seems to know what to do in a situation, but rarely talks." Chansey respects Charizard. "We also have a cloyster now for some reason. He just showed up, dumped here by some pokemon breeders, and Sarah took him in as part of her team." Sarah: "Choro, is your name? Nice to meet you. Chansey's already introduced the team, so I don't need too. Feel free to join us for breakfast. Fresh coffee is in the pot, there is more Moomoo milk in the fridge, pancakes on the counter, cereal and pokechow on the table. Help yourself."

[teamcuriosity]

On Annihilape: Methods, Care, and Ethics

right so it occurred to me that I should prooobably discuss Annihilape a bit since it's a very controversial mon. let me just put on my Serious Voice™ for a bit

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As an expert in nonstandard evolution and the owner of an Annihilape, I often get questions about the species and how to obtain it. To put it simply: most responsible Primeape owners will never end up evolving their Primeape. The exact circumstances behind what triggers the evolution are still very poorly understood, as it's not uncommon for Primeape to die from what appear to be the same conditions that trigger the evolution. In fact, they still die when they become Annihilape. I love my dear Pollen Puff dearly, but it doesn't have a pulse. It's just a highly-tangible mass of spiritual energy. You have to physically kill a Primeape to evolve it into an Annihilape, there's no way around it.

Current theories to possible evolution triggers involve raised cortisol levels in tandem with some sort of reason to live. The reason part is purely speculative, as we can't read the thoughts of a Primeape, but we can interpret it from the fact that all Annihilape that evolve continue fighting through evolution as though they don't even notice that they've died. So, either they're too angry to stop fighting, or they have a reason to continue. As for the raised cortisol, we have been able to record that consistently by drawing blood samples from battling Primeape. By nature, the species is able to handle baseline cortisol and adrenaline levels that would kill a human. However, they can still experience cortisol poisoning, and the symptoms are often far more intense once it crosses their tolerance threshold. It's why Primeape will often just seem to get so angry they die. However, it doesn't have to be anger. Any strong negative emotions will raise a Primeape's base cortisol, whether it be an increase in anger, sadness, fear, or even just general stress.

But hey, things happen. Sometimes, you end up in high-stress situations unintentionally and your Primeape evolves in the heat of the action. So, what then? Well, first of all, allow your newly-incorporealized buddy to finish out its fight. Spontaneous evolution sometimes happens prior to death, and allowing the Annihilape to finish the fight might put it at enough peace to allow it to pass on. Even if it doesn't, it will still allow it to regulate its emotional state and gain closure quicker concerning its own death. Make sure you give it plenty of attention and love during this tough time. Even if it wants to be alone, make sure you give it a comfort item with your scent on it so it knows you care. The last thing you want is for your newfound vengeful spirit to find a reason to hate you. Also, though Annihilape no longer need food to survive, they can still consume food and incorporate it into their body as pure energy. In other words, you can still give your ghostly friend its favorite treats from when it was alive and are thoroughly encouraged to do so.

Beyond that, make sure it has healthy outlets for its rage outside of battling. Annihilape are naturally confrontational and do gain a lot of enrichment from a good fight, but without other outlets, they may become lost in their violence and slowly lose their sense of selves. Contrary to popular belief, the Mankey line do have emotions and personalities beyond anger. They're actually incredibly intelligent as a species, and can demonstrate complex wants and desires if listened to. So, making sure they don't completely slip into a pure vengeful spirit mindset is crucial to maintaining their mental health.

In conclusion, I hope you never evolve your Primeape into an Annihilape. As it stands, it may as well be pure luck whether or not you get a successful evolution rather than a dead Primeape, and even if you are successful, your Pokemon will suffer great mental distress. However, in the event that you do evolve it, whether through ignorance or through poor luck, don't forget to love it all the same. It may be a ghost with anger issues severe enough to level a town now, but it's still your partner. Treat it with the same respect you always would have.

—Professor Violite Schist (it/they/fae)

[nereidofthesoul]

November 26th, 2023

What the fuck is happening to me those nights! ! ! Bon, okay c'est un journal about you, but here is your boyfriend ranting... But I'm sure you won't mind baby, right ? Je parle pas beaucoup de mon grief car c'est difficile à expliquer, à exprimer, puis on se sent très seul en le vivant aussi car personne ne peut totalement comprendre what its like, because this person belonged to you and you only. Et ce soir je me disais que as terrible as it was those past few years, autant pour lui que pour moi, des fois ça me manque. Je me sentais helpful, tu vois ? J'étais occupé 24h sur 24, et ça avait beau être un enfer, le retour à la vie réelle still feels real. Je me demande comment je tenais debout back then alors que now, les choses les plus futiles du quotidien me fatiguent très rapidement. So yeah... It's just weird, dealing with death. Sometimes I forget that some of my friends are dead et quand on me le rappel, it feels like someone is piercing a whole in my heart. Puis tu sais ce qui est unfair aussi ? Comment les gens invalident lorsque tu perds un grand-parent, car c'est censé être le courant de la vie, l'ordre des choses as they say. Alors que they were humans au même titre que n'importe quelle autre personne, entity or soul. I mean yeah, sure, id rather see my grand-parents dying dying rather than my parents or younger family members but like wtf is this thought right ? It aint fair, he was like my dad, he was truly. And what I lived and what he went through was so hard, so traumatizing. Je me demande how im still standing, it was worth than anything ive lived through before ; and not the death, but everything preceding it. Et as weird as it sounds, sometimes I do miss it, like I said. Cette proximité avec les personnes qui me savaient aidant, the way I was battling everyday to make people understand about the illness, battling for the professionals to take me seriously, in making it better ; in spending and scarifying years of my life into taking care of him while it was no place for a 20 something years old. Cela me manque aussi de connect with old people, baby dont laugh, I swear... Je me souviens que je visitais une old lady qui vivait la même chose avec son mari et on se comprenait tellement, c'était les seules personnes qui me comprenait, au final, car they were living the same thing. C'est terrible car j'aimerai te faire voir dans mon esprit, te faire ressentir ce que j'ai vécu, pour que tu en saisisses toute l'ampleur. But that would be too painful et j'aimerai que tu ne puisses jamais get a glimpse of any of it, I don't wish that on anyone et let alone on you. Not on my baby. But I think I need yo how you because it's now a part of me ; more than this, It shaped me into the person that I am today et je pense c'est pour cela aussi que je me retrouve dans mon field. Certes c'est différent, tu me diras, but I just need to feel useful, to make an impact on someone's life, to help them in some ways. This is tough out there, isn't it., baby?

[radioaf-a]

She couldn't stand to see Alastor this way and not when she knew she could help him. She knew sometimes that ne needed tough love and she would not apologise for caring about his well being. She had felt the heat coming from that wound and that was never a good sign.

A sad smile graces her lips as she let put her hand on his cheek to let him know that she wasn't annoyed at him at all.

"Thank you, Mon cher." She ever so softly. " Let's get you settled on the sofa and I'll take care of everything else." Gentle she hook her arm through his so she could guide him to where she needed him to be.

The corner of his smile drooped, clearly not thrilled about any part of this. He really could handle this himself. True, he was sleeping in more frequently than not, and the edges of the wound were more reluctant than usual to close up. And maybe he'd been having dizzy spells. But it wasn't anything to be concerned about!

Looking at her face, meeting the void off her eyes, he decided it wasn't about him. Rosie needed this, and for Rosie he'd do anything. "If it will make you feel better, how could I say no?" he relented, "where would you like to do this?"

[salty-croissants]

Reader who performs in musicals x Bullfrog, Rayman and Ramon (all separate) please? Thank you! Have a good day/evening/night!

Thank you for the request ! 

This one was really neat and fun to write :D

Hope this turned out okay !

Details : use of gender neutral reader ;

established relationships ; 

no warnings needed 

Bullfrog 💚

When you first told him that you were a musical performer , Bullfrog was absolutely amazed by it … no matter what role you actually play , for him it’s like you’re the most talented person in the whole world . 

< Oh my dear , c'est incroyable ! I can’t wait to get to see you perform one day ! >

< Aw , thanks love , but are you sure that wouldn’t be dangerous for you ? You know , with your job and many people around someone could recognize you and … I wouldn’t want you to get hurt because of me … > 

< I’m going to be careful don’t you worry , I’ll do anything I can to be there : it’s not just any musical if you’re in it mon amour ~ > 

Yeah , Bullfrog really meant what he said : 

you can often spot him hidden somewhere in the room when you’re on stage , staring at you with those loving eyes that never fail to make you blush …

He’s just so cute , and the fact that he would go to such lengths just to be there to support you makes you all giddy inside … as well as a bit worried for his safety , but you try your best not to think about it too much .

When the performance is done and you get to go backstage to your private room to take a moment to breathe and relax , you already know that you only need to count to three before you hear a knock on the door and find a very enthusiastic Bullfrog on the other side …

< Thank you for coming , sweetheart ! So … what did you think ? > 

< I think you did wonderfully , y/n : I couldn’t keep my eyes off of you during your song , c'était si beau ! >

< Really ? I was honestly afraid I didn’t hit some of the high notes right … god , you wouldn’t believe how anxious that made me the second the song ended , and plus - >

Bullfrog can’t help but smile as he listens to you talk , holding your hand while walking back home …

You’re just so passionate , it’s something that makes you even more beautiful in his eyes if that’s even possible . 

Your songs often get stuck in his head , so it’s not rare to hear Bullfrog humming them to himself while showering you with affection when you’re together , but sometimes also during missions :

it helps him to remain calm , reminding himself that he has you by his side and that he has to stay alive to get back to you …

Bullfrog’s life really wouldn’t be the same without you in it . 

Rayman 🧡

One of Rayman’s favorite things to do is just sit and listen to you preparing for your current musical’s role , closing his eyes and focusing on your beautiful voice …

You’re always happy to have him there , especially since if you get easily self conscious about something his help will definitely help .

< Man … this sucks , it’s been days and I still can’t get that part right … the performance is ruined , how am I going to - > 

< Hey , hey … slow down y/n , take a deep breath …

There’s plenty of time before the performance , you just gotta keep trying and most importantly not push yourself too hard . > 

< *sigh* … yeah , you’re right … thanks Ray , sorry about that . >

< You don’t need to apologize honey … here , how about we take a break ? 

You’ve been working on it for hours now , I think you’ve earned it . > 

Even tough the Directors are constantly monitoring him , you can bet that Rayman will do everything he can to be there the day of the performance , and whenever you see him cheering for you among the crowd it always fills you with joy … 

He’s just so sweet , you can’t help but love him even more in those occasions ://) 

Rayman actually has lots of recordings of you singing , that way he can listen to them whenever you’re away and he misses you … 

Oh , and you can be sure that he will gush about you to literally everyone , because they all need to know just how wonderful and talented you are . 

< Ahh , you should’ve seen it … 

The way their eyes were shining while singing on that stage was simply magical !

Isn’t my y/n just amazing ? > 

< Mhm … 

Mister Rayman , can I leave now ? It’s been one whole hour … I’m just a janitor , remember ? > 

Since he does have quite a nice singing voice himself , you and Rayman definitely love to sing duets together , sometimes even dancing in the middle of the living room while the sun sets outside the lounge …

It’s a beautiful , precious moment for the both of you , ones that you will carry in your hearts forever .

Ramon 🖤

Okay , so now that he murdered the Directors and officially became wanted by Eden , Ramon knows that it’s not safe for him to show himself in public anymore … 

However , since you still need to perform in your musicals he can’t help but feel very torn about the whole situation , especially since he’s way more protective of you after all that’s happened . 

< I’m telling you sweetie , I’m going to be just fine ! It’s only a few hours … > 

< But I have to … I need to make sure nobody hurts you . > 

< Ram , I won’t have you risking your life to watch over me . We’ve talked about this . > 

< I can’t lose you , y/n … > 

< You won’t … I promise . 

I’ll be back before you even notice . > 

Remember those recordings of your performances he made when he was still regarded as the Voice of Eden ? 

Well , Ramon definitely listens to them a lot more now to try and keep his head distracted from thinking about what dangers could take you away from him when you’re gone .

It’s not a rare occurrence for you to arrive home and find Ramon asleep with one of the recordings playing in the background , and it’s during those moments that you fully realize that you really are the only thing keeping him together .

Whenever he happens to have a nightmare ( let me tell you , it happens often … this poor man is just so scarred by what he saw and what he did ) , Ramon is really going to appreciate it if you decide to sing him to sleep :

he just holds you tight , all the tension in his body finally leaving him thanks to your voice and your gentle touch caressing his hair …

< Mmm … y/n … > 

< I’m here , darling … I’m right here … >

< I love you so much , y/n … > 

< I love you too Ramon … there , just close your eyes , you should really try to sleep some more . > 

< Mmkay … > 

Sometimes when you’re having a bit of a rough day , Ramon is going surprise you by suddenly hold your hands and start slow dancing with you , singing your favorite duet … 

It’s one of the only moments in which all of his troubles seem so , so far away , leaving just you and him in the comfort of your home , being happy in a place were no one can hurt either of you … not Eden , nor anybody else .