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Cruising Love Pt. 2.3 Final

Two Shot Request

Jey Uso x Black Female OC! (Kayla)

Jimmy Uso x Trin

Roman x Black Female OC! (Robin)

Sefa x Black Female OC! (Cameron)

Montez Ford x Bianca Belair

Rating: 18+

Warning: Smut,

Thank you for the requesting and trusting me once again @royalkay23 and sorry this last chapter took so long.

Jey has planned a five-day cruise to the Bahamas and Puerto Rico for his girlfriend Kayla’s birthday. Jey is determined to make sure the trip goes smoothly as he’s enlisted his family and friends to help him plan the perfect wedding proposal.

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Puerto Rico

Joe’s POV

“So, you ain’t got time for an old friend Joe?” Dainelle’s sister Regina asked as I sighed.

“I ain’t got time for this, I got somewhere to be,” I said as Danielle and her sister tried to block my path.

“So, you just gonna ignore me, Joe,” Danielle said as I paused truly not in the mood. My meds had me feeling a little bad this morning.

I slept in a little longer this morning while everyone else went to get things ready for Kayla’s birthday dinner.

“Yes, I am 'cause you have been out of pocket this whole damn trip,” I said as her sister Regina rolled her eyes.

“Nah, I’m serious Regina, you sister been trippin’” I said as Danielle looked guilty.

“Why don’t you fill me in Joe,” Regina said looking confused at her sister.

“Let’s just go, I ain’t worried about it anymore,” Danielle said as I shook my head.

“Did she tell you the first night on the ship she tried to push up on Jey. Like even after he told her that he had someone?”

“Wait, you told me he found you that night and begged for a second chance. Then his girlfriend got jealous and tried to attack you,” Regina said frowning at her sister.

“More like she tried to break up his relationship, she even showed up at Kayla’s birthday dinner in the Bahamas being messy as fuck. That’s why Kayla beat her ass,” I said as Regina looked disgusted.

“You lied to me and got me out here about to confront people about shit that didn’t even happen,” she hissed as Danielle sighed.

“She did threaten me!” Danielle said trying to plead her case as Regina scoffed.

 “You interrupted her birthday dinner with bullshit, and you tried to come on to her man. I woulda beat yo’ ass too, you are lucky that’s all she did,” Regina said as I nodded in agreement as Danielle wiped her tears.

“Look, Jey has moved on, and Danielle needs to do the same. Things could have gone way worse than it did the other day,” I said as Regina nodded.

“I’m really sorry about this Joe. Tell Jey I wish them well, and he won’t have to worry about my sister anymore, I guarantee it,” Regina said as I nodded leaving them alone.

“I already told you I ain’t going to bother them anymore!” I heard Danielle yell in the distance as I made my getaway.

“Yeah, you better, before I tell your little rich boyfriend and he cuts you off,” Regina said as I shook my head. Damn, she's really up to the same shit.

Looking for someone rich to sink her claws into. I swear I’m so glad Jey let that shit go all those years ago.

I went around the block so they couldn’t see where I was originally going. When the coast was clear I ducked into the restaurant.

“Bianca doing the damn thang,” I muttered watching her put the final touches on Kayla’s 40th birthday backdrop.

“Damn girl, you snapped on that,” I said admiring it but paused seeing her nervousness.

“Are you sure?” she asked looking over her work and gazing back at the crew from the venue putting the finishing touches on their own decorations.

“I think it’s awesome Bee, you’re really talented, sis,” I said as she smiled.

 “I really like it too, I just hate the restaurant did more gold in their decorations and only like a little speck of silver,” Bianca sighed running her finger over her tired face as I gave her a hug.

“It matches Bee, now stop stressing. Plus, I know Kayla is going to love it all,” I said, reassuring her as Montez walked in shaking his head.

“Did you tell her to stop stressing, I know I did” he said as she rolled her eyes, as shrugged his shoulders.

“I’m just sayin’ you’re being critical of yourself, and everything is amazing. It’s amazing because you made it Bee,” Montez said as she cracked a smile.

“Thanks baby, it means a lot coming from you,” she said taking a deep breath as he came over to comfort her.

“Let’s finish strong, the girls are out back with Sefa and Jimmy. We almost got everything done out there,” he said taking her in his arms as she smiled.

“I can if you wit me,” she whispered as he gently kissed her lips. “Girl, “I’m always wit you,” he whispered as I took the hint and left them alone.

Robin’s POV

“This looks so beautiful, I just can’t wait,” Trin said as we moved in sync finishing up as I spotted Joe.

“Hey you! How are you feeling?” I asked as he wrapped me up in his arms. “Never better, I told you I would help ya’ll,” he whispered as I shook my head.

“Nope, your doctor said rest, and you did enough the other day,” I said caressing his back. “I feel fine baby, and the nausea has finally passed,” he reassured me as I caressed his beard. “I’m glad, but we’re almost done so just take a seat,” I said as he sighed but complied with my wishes as we finished up.

“Just chill Uce, we got it,” Sefa said as Joe relaxed in his chair. Days like these the start of the day is rough but thank God he feels better as the day goes on.

“Yea, you gotta be on security detail tonight,” Jimmy said as Joe rolled his eyes. “No, I’m actually making sure the proposal entertainment gets here,” he said as I smiled.

“Wait, he said yes?” I asked as Joe smiled. “Oh! Jey and Kayla are gonna flip,” I squealed as Trin and Jimmy looked confused, then it clicked for Jimmy.

“Oh, shit Case gon’ come through and sing,” Jimmy said as Trin smiled.

“Glad you figured it out Jurdy cause’ when we were planning this trip, ya’ll was throwing so many ideas out I honestly forgot,” she said as we laughed.

“We almost there ya’ll, in a couple hours Jey and Kayla are going to be engaged,” Cameron said looking around taking everything in as we all tried to contain our excitement but, in the end, it was all going to be worth it.

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Regen Seven Seas Cruises

Jey and Kayla’s Suite

Kayla’s POV

“Jey, wait a minute” I moaned, pushing against his head and sliding back slightly trying to create some distance as he worked my body into a frenzy with his talented tongue.

“You think I’m playin’ don’t you? I told you to stop runnin’.” The pure hunger in his voice made my heart race as he moved to the foot of the bed.

“Jey! Oh, fuckI” I gasped, unable to think as Jey possessively pulled me to the end of the bed, bending my trembling legs to my chest as he kneeled before me.

“Mmhm, I told you it was breakfast time,” he moaned as I squealed in surprise as he glided his flat long tongue along my slit over and over taking his time as I writhed helplessly on the bed.

“Happy birthday baby,” he whispered as I gasped trying to catch my breath as his tongue swirled and stroked my pussy.

“Thank you!” I squealed in gratitude as he moaned, concentrating on the task at hand.

“Hold dem legs, Daddy’s hungry,” he whispered as his masterful tongue dipped inside my wet hot center, never stopping as he added a finger, then two, curving it against my G-spot over and over.

 “Yes! Eat Daddy, eat your pussy!” I screamed, trying to hold my legs as they started to shake.

“Mmm, Daddy love how wet his pussy gets for him,” he moaned, his tongue sensually flickering over my slit over and over.

“Just for you! Mmm, just for you,” I panted truly at his mercy as his long tongue devoured me.

“You gon’ cum for me birthday girl?........ Go ahead and cum for me,” Jey moaned, just as turned on as I was.

 How could I deny him, as his mouth and primal groans of encouragement brought me even closer to my release?  

My legs were now pure jello as that beautiful intense fire burning deep within me, exploded.

“Yes! Yes, I’m cummin’, oh!” I cried as Jey growled, releasing my clit, licking his lips in anticipation, and continuing to thrust his fingers against my g-spot hard and fast as I came undone for him.

My essence spilling from my body as he moaned truly pleased with himself.

“Oouu, fuck….You squirtin’ for Daddy, hell yea,” he praised as my essence continued to soak the bed.

“Jey, shit! Yes!” I screamed as his mouth once again engulfing my wet center as he quenched his thirst. My shaking legs falling on top of his shoulders as he caressed them.

My breath coming in short pants as he sensually cleaned me up with his tongue as I moaned. Damn, that was unexpected.

“Mmm, happy birthday baby,” he whispered as I weakly ran my fingers through his hair.

“Thank you,” I moaned trying to catch my breath as he reveled in my pleasure.

“Oh, trust me, it was my pleasure,” he said caressing my hips before getting up to start the shower.

“What about you?” I asked still trying to gather my bearings as he came back and scooped me up in his arms.

“That was for you, now let’s get you cleaned up so I can see you in that dress,” he whispered carrying me into the bathroom to shower.

Damn, my birthday is already starting off with a bang, literally. I wonder what he has in store for me tonight.

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The Experience

Kayla’s Birthday Dinner

Kayla’s POV

“Oh my god! This is too much,” I cried as we walked through into the venue.

“No, it isn’t,” Jey whispered gently kissing my neck as I tried to control my tears. “Oh, no ma’am don't ruin your makeup….Well at least not just yet,” Cameron said pulling me by the arm to show me around.

Everything was beautiful and I just felt overwhelmed and thankful for them all.

“Bee this has you written all over it and I love it,” I said looking at the beautiful backdrop as she smiled.

“See I told you she wouldn’t care that you put her real age up there,” Montez said as Sefa nudged him on the arm.

“Aye, never talk about women’s age man,” he said as I rolled my eyes at him.

“Just come get in the picture ya’ll,” I said pointing at Montez and Sefa as the photographer snapped a few shots.

The night was truly amazing, I mean it’s nothing like family, good food, good vibes and gifts. But out of all of that my most favorite and happiest time has been on the dance floor wrapped up in Jey’s arms.

“I can’t believe you found that dress I wanted, and you got them to do all my favorite dishes,” I whispered as we continued to dance.

“I told you I wanted you to have the best birthday ever,” he said as I smiled brightly at him. “I really have babe, and I don’t know how to thank you,” I said as our lips met in a loving kiss.

“I know how,” he said as I raised my eyebrows at him curiously. “How can I thank you?” I asked as he spun me around.

“Go put on the dress I got you,” he said as I laughed.

“You wanted me to wear this one, and now you want me to change into the other one,” I said trying to make sure I was understanding his request.

“Yes, go change because the night is just getting started,” he said as I smiled stealing a kiss before going back to the table and getting the dress out of the box.

“I’ll help you change,” Trin said as Cameron smiled. “Yea, I’ll help you too,” she said as they led me to the bathroom.

What the hell is going on?

Jey’s POV

“Are you Ready?” Bianca asked as I nodded, trying to calm my nerves. “Yeah, I’m more than ready,” I said as she gave me a hug before leading me outside as I felt my heart stop.  “Pick your jaw up Uce........ Yeah, we did that,” Montez said as I looked at them in disbelief.

“Holy shit! Are you serious, sis!” I exclaimed looking at her creation as she blushed. “Yes, we all worked together to make it happen, now enough talkin’ let’s get engaged. You can thank us later,” she said as Joe and Robin came up. “Alright all systems are a go,” Joe said as I nodded. “What are you up to? Where did ya’ll go?” I asked as he waved me off.

 “Don’t worry about that right now, we got you,” he said as Bianca fixed my tie.

“Go get engaged bro,” Sefa said as I smiled, my heart feeling so full as I walked down the pathway.

Kayla’s POV

“Ya’ll are up to something,” I said hearing Trin and Cameron laughing as Jimmy was guiding me around by the arm.  “Just go with it,” I heard Jimmy say as I laughed.

“You would say that, you and Trin into that kinky shit,” I said as Trin laughed. “So are you and Jey don’t even front,” Cameron said I smiled.

“I’ll never kiss and tell,” I said as Trin snickered. “Hell, you ain’t gotta tell, we heard ya’ll last night when we were heading our room ma’am,” Trin said as I blushed.

“Ok, we’re moving two steps to the left wit yo blushin’ ass,” Jimmy said as I laughed holding on to his arm.

“Oh, it smells nice out here,” I said feeling a small breeze.

Nervously, I braced myself as I felt the blindfold being taken off. I shook away my blurry vision trying to focus on what was before me.

“Oh, my god,” I gasped in shock as I saw Jey standing in a the center of a heart, made of rose petals, in front of the words “Marry Me” Instantly my heart began to beat wildly against my chest as he smiled brightly and at me holding a single rose in his hand.

Guess what I did today

Those were the words I said to you

It was last may, dont know the exact day

In my hand there was a ring

“Oh my god,” I whispered overwhelmed as I looked over to the side and saw Case singing standing beside Joe and Robin.

“Surprise,” Joe whispered smiling at me as shook my head in disbelief. They really did all this.

“What you waitin’ on sis, go to him,” Robin whispered as I nodded moving in a daze down the beautiful path.

Then you told me that you loved me

More than anything in your life

So I asked you would you do me

The honor of being my wife

Jey’s POV

My heart skipping a beat as Kayla came closer, I knew this was what I wanted more than anything in life. “Bout time you got down here,” I whispered taking her hand in mine, pulling her close as she tried to hide her tears.

“I know right, sorry to keep you waiting,” she laughed lightening the mood as I nodded wiped her tears truly entranced by her beauty.  

“I’d wait forever if I had to.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s you and you’re the one for me,” I answered honestly as she smiled accepting the rose. Now all I needed her to do was to accept my proposal.

Yes I will

I will be your man

Your protector, your best friend

Till my humble life is ended

And time begins again, couldn't we be happily ever after?

“Are you sure?” she whimpered as I slowly kneeled before her. “Never been more sure of anything in my life, Kay. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

“Yea?” She asked still in shock, as I nodded, my own unshed tears beginning to fall as Kayla caressed my face. The loving action alone calmed my racing heart even as I melted into her touch.

“Yes, I want you to be my wife.”

“Then ask me, Joshua” she whispered wiping my tears. God, I love when my name from her beautiful lips.

Take you for my wife

The center of my life

And I will never, ever fade

From this choice I made, oh

Couldn't we be happily ever after?

“Three years ago, you found me, and you healed me from the inside out, Kay.  You taught me how to love, and every day with you is another chance for me to show you just how much I love you. I know one that I don’t want to do this thing called life without you by my side.”

“I don’t either,” Kayla cried as I released the breath I was holding, pulling the ring box out of my pocket, and opening it.

 Couldn't we be happily ever after

See today, I wanna make you my wife...

We could be strong together for so long

“I love you so much Kayla, will you marry me?” I asked as she nodded.

“Yes! Yes, I’ll marry you. I love you so much,” she gasped, leaning down brushing her lips across mine as I felt the world melt away. My arms enclosing around her waist cherishing the moment.

“Am I gettin’ a new sister-in law or what?! I ain’t seen you put no ring on her finger,” Jimmy yelled as we laughed.

“She said yes!” I shouted, finally sliding the tear cut diamond on her finger. Kayla never once looked at her ring, her eyes never left mine.

Smiling brightly, I stood up as she jumped into my arms, our lips once again found each other as we shared a deep kiss. The thunderous applause and cheering seemed so far away as we got lost in each other.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Couldn't we be happily ever after

“You didn’t even look at your ring, babe,” I whispered caressing her face, as I placed her back on the ground as she smiled, finally looking down at her ring.

“Babe,it’s perfect babe, I love it,” she whispered as I smiled.

“I know you don’t like big and flashy so I went with the tear cut, I was hoping I got it right,” I said nervously as she grasped my hands.

Kayla’s POV

“I didn’t mean to not look at the ring, I just couldn’t stop lookin’ at you. I didn’t want to miss it,” I whispered as Jey caressed my hands. “Miss what baby?” he asked as I smiled trying to find the right words to say.

“How you looked at me like I was the only girl in the world…… Everything you said to me, I wanted to remember it all,” I said trying to keep my emotions in check but failing once again.

“You are the only girl in the world for me,” he whispered wiping my tears.

“Josh, I’m not marrying a ring; I’m marrying you-” My world a mere whisper as he nods, tasting my lips once again.

The cheering of our family and friends long forgotten as it seemed and felt like we were the only two people in the world. Truthfully, I was so happy they allowed us to be just that in this moment.

I was engaged…Holy shit…

Danielle’s POV

I knew what I said, and I didn’t mean to pry but I had called the restaurant while Regina and I were nearby to see if they had a reservation available. I got no answer at first but as we arrived at the restaurant someone finally answered.

They told me that the whole restaurant was closed for a private party, and they would reopen tomorrow night at their regular time.

As Regina and I were trying to look up another place to eat at out of my peripheral I saw Joe and Robin come outside. They met someone and instead of going back through the front they all ducked around back. As my sister called her husband back, I quietly followed them.

Imagine my surprise to see this lavish set up, realizing Jey was proposing to Kayla. I stayed quietly tucked away in a huge bush watching everything unfold.

“What the hell is you doin’?” Regina whispered, peaking over my shoulder as I shushed her. My heart dropping with each confession of love Jey bestowed upon Kayla.

“You really out here hidin’ in bushes…Bitch you done lost it,” she said as I put my hand over her mouth.

“Damn, do you want them to know we’re here,” I sighed removing my hand as we quietly watched Jey propose.

Watching everyone so happy for them gutted me. Alright, enough of this we shouldn’t be here let’s go Regina snapped leading me away from the happy scene.  The silence killing me as she dragged me down the street.

“You can let me go now,” I said as we got closer to the ship.

Can I really Danielle, I mean you out here followin’ people and hidin’ in fuckin bushes,” she said finally letting my hand go, continuing to walk as I stopped.

“What you gotta say?” I asked, seeing her head shake as she continued to walk, pissing me off even more. Always so judgmental.

“Stop fuckin’ walking and talk to me! I yelled as she stopped and turned to face me.

"Fine, we can talk, but I’m done with talkin’ to you with the kid gloves.”

"What the fuck does that mean?”

“Danielle, after all of that you just saw, do you still think you have a chance with Jey? Like how do you not see how much Jey loves that girl,” she said as her words hit me like a ton of bricks.

“I know that,” I whispered defeatedly, really shocking myself that I said it. Regina’s face softened as her phone rang but she sighed, hitting ignore.

“I ain’t in the mood Joe” she whispered as I scoffed watching her text him. “You judging me, but Joe is calling you? Wouldn’t surprise me if ya’ll are still fuckin’” I said as she slapped me.

“First off Joe is happily married, and I don’t play that shit of sleeping with men that are taken. We’re friends and have been friends since college, don’t play with me Danielle” she hissed as I rubbed my face.

“I know and I’m sorry-” I started as her phone ranging interrupted us once again.

“Hey….Joe, I already told you that I took care of it. We’re almost back at the ship, ya’ll just enjoy your night and tell Robin I said hello,” she said before hanging up.

“So, he saw us?”

“Girl, Joe clocked you the minute you followed him and Robin. He ain’t dumb, that’s why he was near the bush.”

“There really is no hope, is it?” I whispered as Regina shook her head. “No there isn’t,” she said as I broke down.

I was so wrapped in the money, that I never took the time to really love him,” I started as Regina cut me off.

“Look, I don’t mean to hurt you, but all of that is water under the bridge now. You’re beating a dead horse, Jey has moved on and you should do the same,” she said as we stood in silence.

I knew she was right, and I knew what I had to do.

I had to let him go……I played myself, and I had nobody to blame but myself.  I hate to admit it but I’m happy Jey found someone to love him.  He deserved it…We all did.

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Later that night

Jey and Kayla’s Suite

Kayla’s POV

“Mmm, babe, where are we going,” I gasped feeling him throbbing even harder inside me as he carried me to the shower on the balcony.

I know the neighbors are tired of us, because it’s been on and poppin’ ever since we arrived back.

We couldn’t get enough of each other; clothes were scattered everywhere and the bed a mess as he made me cum again and again bending to his will as.

I ain't afraid to drown

If that means I'm deep up in your ocean, yeah

Girl, I'll drink you down

Sipping on your body all night

“Fuck!” I moaned, my back pressed against the shower wall, legs wrapped around Jey’s waist and my fingers entangled in his hair. His primal thrusts and growls set my body ablaze as he sucked on my neck.

 I just wanna take your legs and wrap 'em 'round

Girl, you coming right now

My head to your chest feeling your heartbeat, girl

Swimming all in your sea, and you sweating all over me

Bring it forward, don't you run, run

“Mmhm, I didn't forget, I always keep my promises. Now tell me again, what’s today?” he moaned as his back took the brunt of the steaming hot water as it cascaded over us, our cries of pleasure filled the still of the night as he went deeper.

“It’s my birthday!” I exclaimed as Jey grasped my throat, taking me in a scorching kiss as my vision began to blur, fuck, I was close.

I don't want to be a minute man

Baby, you're just like a storm raining on me

Girl, you're soaking wet, whoa-whoa

“Yes, it is, and you deserve the world,” Jey moaned against my lips as his pace begins to quicken even more as I pulsed around him, clawing at his back as he growled going even deeper as my legs began to quiver.

“Fuck, my birthday girl about to cum, ain’t you beautiful?”  He groaned as I nodded, unable to speak.

“Tell me Kay, how does my birthday girl want to cum?” he moaned as I groaned at his question, now meeting his thrusts with equal desperation.

I'ma kiss it right, yeah, yeah

I'm gon' lick all night, yeah, yeah

Girl, when I'm inside, yeah, yeah

Yeah girl, you heard what I said

I'm gonna make you wet the bed (bed), bed (bed), bed (oh)

“Mmmhm, that’s it, you can do it baby.”

“Baby! Oh, baby! I screamed as Jey soothed me, caressing my face as we chased our end together, his eyes never leaving mine as we moved in sync.

“Mmm, shit!” I gasped as I braced one of my arms against the tile for leverage, the other holding on to his neck for dear life as I began bouncing harder on his dick.

 “Yeeaa, get dat dick,” he gasped, grasping my hips, beginning to thrust harder as I screamed. Intense sharp tingles shot through my body overwhelming me as he swallowed my cries with his lips.  Our kisses igniting an even deeper passion.

You don't know what you're in for

'Bout to get inside your mental, huh

Bend ya back like it's limbo

I'ma make you feel like a nympho

Tonight, oh-whoa, you're mine, baby girl, oh

 “Mmhm, dats it......Ride dat shit… Fuuuckk…. You my lil rider ain’t you?” he asked, his words making me even wetter.

“Yes! I’m your lil rider!” I cried as he growled in appreciation.

“Mmhm, I know you are baby......... Now tell Daddy, do you wanna cum on his dick….. Or in his mouth,” he whispered against my lips as I pulsed tighter around him.

I was turned on beyond belief as Jey himself was vying very hard to keep his eyes open as we climbed our mountain of pleasure together.

As the minutes passed we became even more lost in each other. “Answer me, Kayla, how do you want Daddy to please you?” Jey rasped as I moaned in appreciation at his eagerness.

“Oouu, fuck! I want to cum on both, Daddy!” I cried, his eyes snapping open in shock at my request. A primal growl escaped his lips as he swiftly gripped me under my thighs bouncing me with ease on his dick as I screamed in ecstasy.

“Who am I to deny the birthday girl,” he whispered, his strokes powerful and deliberate as I clawed at his neck, our lips meeting once again in a deep kiss.

“Mmm, cum for me,” he moaned releasing my lips as I fell apart in his arm as he held me tight.

“I’m cummin! Jey, fuck!” I gasped as my orgasm overtook me. “Fuck yea, squirt on dat dick……… It feels good don’t it?” he groaned as I whined against his lips.

“Yes! Ohhh, fuck yes! Mmm,” I moaned as I felt Jey’s hands grip my hips tighter.

“Fuck, I love you,” he groaned as he met his end, stilling inside me as his body trembling against mine.  

 “Mmm,I love you too,” I whispered collapsing against his shoulders totally spent as Jey reached over and turned off the shower.

My second request far from my brain as I tried to gather myself and recover, but it wasn’t lost upon Jey. 

Jey’s POV

 “One more to go birthday girl,” I whispered lifting her up further, wrapping her legs around my shoulders as she gasped in shock. “One more?” she gasped as I smirked.

 “Uh-huh, I’m givin’ my birthday girl what she asked for, now keep dem eyes on me,” I whispered, slowly and teasingly tasting her soaking wet lips, savoring her addictive taste. 

Any time you want it, I'm ready and willing, girl, to give it

I start to lick your body, you go to trembling

Flip it around, girl, lemme get it from the side

And can I visit all those spots you like?

Your neck, your back, your sexy lips, booty and thighs

“Jey!” She moaned grabbing the shower head above us as I pleased her. “I owe you one, cum for Daddy one more time baby,” I moaned as her hungry lust-filled eyes rolled back in her head.

“Shit!.....Hmm, happy birthday to me,” she gasped moving her hips against my tongue as I held her in place. Her pussy trembling against my mouth as I lapped up her juices, making sure to leave no part of her untouched as she rode my face, chasing her next nut.

I had never seen a more beautiful sight than what was before me. Kayla’s legs trembling, her head thrown back in pleasure as she gripped the shower head, rocking her hips against my mouth.

 “Mmhm, use me baby,” I moaned as I nipped at her clit, her gasps anxious and needy as I was relentless devoured her pussy with my mouth.

“Oh my God!” She gasped as I stilled her hips, swirling my tongue around her clit. “Jey, I’m....Again," her voice fading as her whole body began to shake as her orgasm hit her strong.

“I know, and I want it all.…. And.. I… Mean… Every….Single… Drop,” I groaned welcoming her essence.

 “Mmm, drink it all, Daddy! Fuck!”She cried, her hips continuing to writhe against my mouth as her orgasm washed over her for the third time tonight.

The sounds of her heavy breathing and moans were music to my ears as she smiled shyly down at me trying to catch her breath.

I'ma kiss it right (oh-oh), yeah, yeah

I'm gon' lick all night (oh-oh), yeah, yeah (girl, when I'm inside and I get to ya)

Girl, when I'm inside, yeah, yeah

Yeah girl, you heard what I said

'Cause I'm gonna make you wet the bed (bed), bed (bed), bed (oh)

I'm gonna make you wet the bed (bed), bed (bed), bed (oh)

“Thank you for your cooperation, you tasted so good,” I moaned kissing her thigh as she ran her fingers through my wet hair.

“No, thank you.” she whispered as I reluctantly I placed her back on the ground as she held the wall to steady herself.

I couldn’t help but smirk at my handy work.

“You think anybody heard us?” she asked as I chuckled. “I don’t care if they did.  I told you the first day what was gon’ happen on this balcony before this trip was over and I meant that shit,” I said as she blushed.

“Are we really engaged?” she whispered, still in somewhat disbelief looking at her finger as I smiled brightly at her. “Yes, we are engaged baby, and I can’t wait to make you my wife, “I whispered gently kissing her on the lips.

 “I can’t wait either…….Thank you for making my birthday special,” she said caressing my beard as I smiled.

 “Thanks for lovin’ me,” I said truthfully honored to have her in my life.

I knew it wasn’t going to be sunshine and rainbows every day, but I knew I couldn’t wait to do this thing called life with Kayla by my side.

 I knew we could make it through anything as long as we had each other, and I couldn’t wait for the next chapter in our lives.

The end

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@truefant4sy

[adrift-in-thyme]

Congrats on the follower milestone, Trin!! For the lil fanfic suggestions, how about Sky and Warriors bonding? I do love how you write emotional hurt/comfort, and it would be cool if Wars were the one comforting, but these are all just suggestions! No worries if you don't feel inspiration from this prompt :) Hope you're having a good day!

Tysm @unclemoriarty !! And thanks for the prompt! I love writing Wars and Sky, especially when it’s angsty ;) I hope you like what I came up with!

No warnings, just some angst

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Sky brushes a hand roughly across his eyes, trying to do away with the moisture there. He doesn’t deserve to cry. Not after everything. But the Shadow’s words still echo in his mind, a sentence he never wanted to shoulder.

…and yet has for years now.

“Have you told them yet?” Crimson eyes gleam in his mind’s eye. Cool metal presses against his neck. “Have you told them that you are responsible for all their pain?

“Tell me, hero, have you informed them of the curse you allowed to take root in your souls?”

Seeing their faces had been the worst of it. Worse than the wounds the Shadow had inflicted, worse than the fear and pain. They had looked at him, questioning, confused, and all he could do in the aftermath was spew a choked explanation full of excuses.

“I should’ve stabbed him right then and there. I shouldn’t have given him the mercy of another moment of life.” That is what it really comes down to. His foolish belief that he had won, that he could spare the fading god a few more seconds to breathe his last.

Decency and morality are things he clings to. They’re what make him a hero. He has no plans to release them now. But…

He gazes out into the dim light of a cloudy day, wincing as even that much brightness assaults his aching eyes.

But in this moment he is beginning to think his decision was more pride than anything else. Or…perhaps it was just exhaustion. A yearning for it all to be over so he could go collapse in his friends’ waiting arms, safe at last.

It doesn’t matter either way. The point is that he failed. And now others must shoulder the repercussions of that failure.

“Hey, Sky.”

He jolts abruptly out of his thoughts, breath hitching. In an instant, he is on his feet. But it is only the captain standing there, looking a bit damp from the drizzling rain.

“Sorry,” he says, holding up his hands in a gesture of surrender, “I didn’t mean to startle you.”

Sky shakes his head, forcing a smile onto his lips.

“It’s fine.”

He turns away, flopping defeatedly back down onto the ground. If Warriors knows it for the sign Sky means it to be, he doesn’t indicate as much. Instead, he comes to sit down beside him.

“It’s not a very pleasant day today, is it?”

Sky doesn’t answer, but he can feel the captain’s eyes on him, searching, questioning, perhaps even judging. He fights not to crumble before their scrutiny.

“No,” he croaks, finally, “it’s not.”

Warriors has turned now to gaze out into the endless gray. Sky still feels exposed, raw. Suddenly, he has the distinct yearning to claw out of his own skin.

For another agonizing thread of minutes it is quiet. Then, Warriors speaks, his voice soft.

“We aren’t angry at you, Sky.”

Sky looks down at his boots and doesn’t reply. The silence is agonizing, but speaking is far worse.

Warriors allows it for a short while more.

“Did I ever tell you how the War of Ages began?” He says, finally, still soft, far softer than the captain usually sounds.

Sky shakes his head. Warriors chuckles, short and bitter.

“I figured as much. Well, you should know…it started because of me.”

Sky’s eyes widen slightly. He turns to Warriors, but the captain is facing away still, expression carefully guarded.

���A woman named Cia became obsessed with me without me even knowing it. She attacked Hyrule to get what she wanted. I wouldn’t give in — and neither would anyone else — and in the end we defeated her. But to get there, to obtain a victory…”

He ducks his head, that hollow chuckle ringing out again. It tears Sky’s heart in two.

“It’s what it means to be a hero, Sky,” he murmurs. “To lose, to fail, if only to succeed in the end. We carry heavy burdens — every single one of us.”

Finally, he turns to Sky, a sad smile on his lips. Gently, he puts a hand on Sky's shoulder.

“But if we stick together we’ll be alright. Trust me.”

Sky swallows hard. Tears still pick at his eyes and the lump in his throat warns of the sobs that are still to come. Far away he can make out a dark haze amongst all the gray — rain approaching fast. He watches it through blurred eyes.

“I’m sorry about the war,” he says, quietly. It’s not enough — he knows it isn’t. What can he say to wash away Warriors’ guilt, his pain?

“Not your fault. And I didn’t tell you to gain your pity. I told you because I wanted you to know that I understand. And I know the others do too.” His arm is around Sky now, drawing him in, nudging away his barriers. “That’s why we don’t blame you. Why would we when we all bear our own guilt?”

Sky inhales shakily. The rain is even closer now. They will likely be soaked soon. But with Warriors warm and steady beside him, he can’t bring himself to care.

He doesn’t deserve this comfort. The war that had made Warriors a hero wouldn’t have even happened without his failure, after all. Yet, he feels incapable of pulling away.

“I’m sorry anyway,” he murmurs, thickly, because words are all he has to offer. “Even if you don’t blame me for the curse…I’m sorry.”

Warriors doesn’t reply. But he coaxes Sky closer until the Skyloftian is resting on his shoulder. And when the rain comes pouring down and Sky shatters beneath it, Warriors holds him tightly while he sobs.

[kingofpizza]

Successes & Setbacks: A Hello Neighbor: WTRB fanfic.

Summary: Nicky accidentally strains his voice when Jimmy Starr, a record producer is coming in a week to have a demo of his new song.

(The scene starts with Nicky recording a demo of his new W.I.P song, The Way That You Do. Trinity was showing Nicky the lyrics of the song in her songbook, Enzo was at the soundboard, and Maritza was designing some cover designs for Nicky's album.)

Nicky, singing into the microphone: 🎵 No, oh-oh-oh-oh! The way that you do! You're off the charts! You're number one! You got the fire, so keep burnin' it up! 🎵

(Nicky stops singing and removes the headphones, panting from the singing.)

Nicky: Whoo, I nailed the bridge that time.

Trinity: That was great, babe. One more time and I think it'll be perfect.

Nicky: Again, Trin? But, we've been recording the demo for hours and my throat's killing me.

Trinity: I know you're working hard, but this demo has to be perfect for Jimmy Starr.

Maritza: Trinity, Nicky's right. He might strain his voice if he sings again.

Enzo: Yeah, Trin, if Nicky sings one more time, he'll get nodules in his vocal cords.

Trinity: Come on, we're in the zone. Once we get groovin', there's just no stoppin' that sizzle.

Nicky: Okay, fine, one more time and we'll call it quits.

(Nicky puts on the headphones and sings into the microphone.)

Nicky: 🎵 You're off the charts! You're number one! You're got the fire, so keep burnin' it u--! 🎵

(Nicky's voice strains and he tries to sing the high note again, but fails once again. Trinity runs to Nicky.)

Trinity: Nicky! Are you okay?

Nicky: Ugh, I think so. My throat feels like Wolverine clawed at it.

Maritza: I think Nicky might be able to hit the high note in the morning. All he needs is a goodnight sleep.

(Fast-forward to the school, where Nicky tries once again to hit the note.)

Nicky: 🎵 So keep burnin' it u--! Ow!

(Trinity looks at Nicky with concern and holds his hand to comfort him. Suddenly, Maritza and Enzo arrive, looking frantic.)

Maritza: Nicky, we found out why your voice is damaged! Good news, it's not nodules in your vocal cords. Bad news, it's because Finch and Jasmine sabotaged your singing by putting something in your enchilada verdes from yesterday. It turns out they want the record deal and are trying to steal the song. So, we're gonna have to shake you until whatever you ate comes out.

(The three friends lift Nicky up and start shaking him. Nicky ends up coughing up a mini microchip.)

Trinity: Wait, that's the latest Stark Industries electric microchip! That also has the ability to control someone's overuse of their singing!

(Nicky sees Jimmy Starr approaching and quickly gets up.)

Jimmy: Hey, kids, I'm catching a plane in an hour, so I stopped by to get that demo a little early.

Maritza: I'm sorry, Mr. Starr, but we don't have your demo. We had to shake a chip out of Nicky.

Jimmy: Oh, no, I guess I won't be signing you after all.

(Jimmy prepares to leave, but Nicky stops him.)

Nicky: Jimmy, wait! I'm gonna perform the song live. Does that work?

Jimmy: Actually, yeah, it does.

Nicky: Give us 5 minutes.

(Nicky runs to his friends, looking at Enzo with a mischievous grin.)

Nicky: Enzo, I need you to stop Finch and Jasmine from taking over the song.

Enzo: Got it, dude.

(Enzo runs off and manages to subdue Finch and Jasmine, tying them up in a rope from Nicky's new Buzz Lightyear utility belt.)

Finch: Hey, let us go! We have to stop Sick Nick and get the record deal first!

Jasmine: Yeah, you dumb fuck! Jimmy Starr's crazy for wanting Nutty Nicky to be his next recording artist!

Enzo: Sorry, ladies, but Nicky's getting it first.

(Enzo runs back to the others, but then runs back to drag Finch and Jasmine back with him to watch them suffer.)

Nicky: Hit it, Enzo!

(Enzo hits a button on the soundboard and pop music starts playing. Nicky grabs the microphone and sings into it)

Nicky: 🎵 Sometimes it feels like you lost your swag, you got a 'Kick me' sign covering the skills that you have and it all looks wrong when you're looking down, you get dizzy doing 360s and you can't break out! 🎵

(Nicky slides down a railing and sings back-to-back with Trinity while she claps along with Enzo, Maritza, and the crowd of students.)

Nicky: 🎵 Even when you feel like you ain't all that, just don't forget that I got your back, now turn up the beat and bump that track! (Bump that track!) 🎵

(Nicky leaps onto a table and snaps his fingers while singing.)

Nicky: 🎵 Yeah, nobody rocks it the way that you do! You got style, pop your collar, 'cause you're all kinds of cool! You're legit, you're the boss, even when the mic is o-off! Nobody rocks it, ro-rocks it the way that you do! No, oh-oh-oh-oh! The way that you do! You're off the charts! You're number one! 🎵

(Trinity glances at Enzo with a nervous look, knowing Nicky's about to reach the high note.)

Trinity: Here's comes the high note.

Enzo: Let's hope Nicky nails it.

Nicky: 🎵 You got the fire, so keep burnin' it UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP! 🎵

(Nicky's friends and the students scream in excitement, while Finch and Jasmine scream in frustration and annoyance.)

Nicky: 🎵 Nobody rocks it the way that you do! You got style, pop your collar, 'cause you're all kinds of cool! You're legit, you're the boss, even when the mic is o-off! Nobody rocks it, ro-rocks it the way that you do! 🎵

(Nicky finishes the song and the crowd cheers. Jimmy stands up and approaches Nicky.)

Jimmy: Nicholas Monica Roth, I've seen a lot of talent, but yours is better than what I've seen! How would you like a contract with Starr Records?

Nicky: Yes, Mr. Starr. That would be my honor.

Jimmy: Then you got yourself a deal! I'll sign you up after my business trip.

(Jimmy walks off and Nicky's friends cheer and hug him tightly.)

Trinity: Nicky, you did it! You're now a recording artist at Starr Records!

Enzo: We all knew this day would come! We should pull a Deadpool and Wolverine marathon!

Maritza: Hell yeah! Let's fucking go!

(The friends walk off, happily chatting about the performance and the fact that Nicky got himself a record deal. The scene then skips to a commercial for the mattress store that Nicky's parents work at called Roth's Mattress Kingdom. The parents are seen wearing king and queen outfits.)

Jay, in a British accent: Come on down to Roth's Mattress Kingdom.

Luanne, in the same accent: Where are mattresses are firm, and our prices are soft.

Jay and Luanne, in unison: Starting now, we declare all prices, half-off!

Luanne: Our prices are the best in town, but don't take it from us. Take it from Starr Records recording artist, Nicky Roth!

(Nicky pops out, wearing a prince outfit and crown. He then jumps into the middle between his parents. He then speaks in his prince voice.)

Nicky: Yes, their prices are the best in town, so come on down to Roth's Mattress Kingdom.

Nicky, Luanne, and Jay, in unison: There's no hassle in our castle!

(They kiss their own hands and bow. Luanne pinches her son's cheek, smiling.)

Luanne: Aww, that's my little prince.

Nicky, embarrassed: Mom! The camera's still rolling!

(Luanne looks at the camera and smiles sheepishly. The scene then fades to black.)

[catrinasoleifiberart]

365 DAYS OF TAROT LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO

Happy New Year, comrades and welcome to Trin makes poor life choices! ✨🎃✨

So the thing is... fiber arts consumed me. Between the felting and the crochet, I have been creating at what is for me a breakneck pace - half a dozen sculptures, three separate painting series totaling about 20 paintings, three shawls, a handful of hats, dishcloths, and scarves, and a partridge in a pear tree. I averaged a completed project every two weeks all in the three years since I've been doing this, while struggling with a major health diagnosis and a move across the country. So let's ramp it up to 11 shall we 😈

Number of Days in a Year: 365

Number of Cards in a Tarot Deck: 78

Days to work per Tarot Card: 4.6

That's almost 2 cards a week. That's... probably unreasonably fast. If my partner were home to curb my enthusiasm before I scheduled this, they would probably say something along the lines of, "maybe for the sake of my mental health if not yours, please don't"

Okay look. A deck in a year is the dream. But it probably won't happen that way. We'll shoot for the stars and maybe I'll be too busy to think about the ten thousand ideas clawing for attention in my wooly teddy bear brain. Oh and before I get out of here and bleed my hands on this really smart idea of mine, please support my art endeavors.

[thewholecrew]

@headstrongblake said: tell me i'm despicable. say it's unforgivable. / o & trin hvh

tears prickled in trins eyes yet she didn't notice, unable to feel the sting. no, all she could feel was the heartbreak as she crouched across from where octavia sat tucked against the wall. she wanted nothing more than to get closer, to hold her and take the pain away, take the pain for herself, she would do it, if only to give octavia a moment to breathe without the piercing pain of what she'd been forced to do. "no," trinity said firmly with a shake of her head, her hair falling free from where it was tucked behind her ears as she inched closer to octavia, tears streaking her cheeks. "no, you're not despicable, you could never be," she promised, reaching to gently tug a little at octavia's shirt sleeve in some way to connect with her without touching her skin.

"what they made you do---what they did to you, that is unforgivable," she whispered passionately, large doe eyes shimmering as she continued to inch closer. "what you did... you had to, you had no choice, you did it to survive and octavia, i'm glad you did --- survive, and i am so sorry of what you had to do to do that," she swallowed thickly, only noticing she was crying as octavia seemed to focus on it, as her expression shifted and she looked down at the tearstains on the floor. she wiped her face as she moved to sit beside her, leaning her back against the wall, "there is nothing you could do that would be unforgivable," she whispered, "it wasn't you... you were their tool to hurt people with, it was never you, it was them." she glanced at octavia, so badly wanting to hold her, to try and kiss the pain and grief from her face.

"you had to claw and kick your way out..." she said quietly. she had seen the footage of how they tortured her, of how they used her to torture others. whether bellamy and nick had tried to keep it from her or not, she saw it. it was a wonder that octavia made it out of there alive to begin with. "i forgive you," she said quietly, for octavia running off in the first place -- it was so far from her mind but she wanted her to know. glancing over at her girlfriend who seemed like a shell of herself, who was littered in scars, all trin wanted to do was trace them, to give her a feeling that wasn't pain. she couldn't imagine it, she had never felt pain, never felt pleasure, and for a long time she hated it, the complete numbness but from the moment she knew what they had done to octavia she had never wished more to give her ability to her.

her hand slowly raised, brushing her tangled strands from octavias face, teary eyes shimmering with grief and sympathy and longing when she flinched at how close trin was to touching her. trin wore her own gloves, the fabric brushing lightly against octavias cheek as she tucked her hair behind her ear. "i love you," she said quietly, "i still love you," her lips trembled in a smile as more tears streaked her cheeks, "and i'm so sorry we didn't find you sooner.."

[melodiousoblivionao3]

I just finished Trin's CHD interview, so spoilers if you haven't managed to find the time.

One thing that kinda stuck out to me was when she was talking about how her relationship with her dad has affected other relationships and how she has seen a tendency to try to hold on to romantic relationships as hard as she can(I'm paraphrasing). What stuck out for me is I can see that as also her relationship with soccer in general. Not to arm-chair analyze but I was disappointed in how she responded in that one interview about KA and now, I dunno....maybe it's all tied up in a big messy knot. Not to excuse anything, but I personally can maybe understand a little bit. Soccer is something she loves and being 22 and having to answer for a shitty teammate and she wants to keep this good relationship with her coach and US Soccer....

Maybe I'm reading too much into it or completely off the mark.

“Tied up in a big messy knot” is how I look at most things tbh.

Trinity’s life has been one of insane upheaval and a lot of betrayal and abandonment and it’s hard not to also look at the ways in which that has also unfortunately bled into her professional career. She came onto the Spirit as a baby rookie (like even more of a baby than any other rookie. She is still younger than a lot of spirit rookies.) and the team was chaos, upheaval, and betrayal. She’s had 7 coaches for the Spirit, and only one of those was for a full season in 2023 which was also her first major tournament and the USWNT crashed out at that and the Spirit crashed out in getting into playoffs.

Soccer itself seems to have been the one thing for her that remained solid and could be somewhat uncomplicated in the most pure sense of just playing the game. And it shows when you watch her. She plays with love and passion and that’s also a big part of what she discussed in the podcast, how she wants that to be her legacy.

There’s a line that reminds me a lot of her from David Foster Wallace: “everything I’ve ever let go of has claw marks on it.” I think she’s figuring a lot of things out, and this interview is part of it, and hopefully we continue to see more growth from her as she continues to unpack everything in her own time. But I also don’t blame her for holding on so tight to what she can.

[hawkepockets]

GW2 CHARACTER PAGE

In Game

Thief

Pepiya PEP-ee-yuh

she/him 🪼 45 🪼 daredevil/deadeye/specter

Pact Commander, Statics graduate, ex-Priory tomb raider. Earnest, dry, authoritative, occasionally vindictive, always compassionate, out of touch with civilian social cues. Control freak. Dabbles in Void magic.

Romances: Tarakk & @pyroengi’s Teek.

Voice claim: Colleen O’Shaughnessey (F!asura, GW2)

Necromancer

Toxinologist Tarakk tuh-RACK

he/him 🕷️ 50 🕷️ harbinger

Gorrik & Ankka’s old Inquest mentor. Expert at synthesizing venoms, loves spiders. Narcoleptic & low in life force since a lab “accident” (sabotage) in 1326. Absentminded, compassionate, intense, exists at the intersection of dad jokes & professor humor.

Co-created with @antariies.

Romance: Pepa

Voice claim: Steve Staley (M!asura, GW2)

Mesmers

Prem Ikarion PREM ih-CARE-ee-in

he/him 🐒 32 🐒 martial artist (mirage)

Born a Zephyrite with a knack for disguise glamours, in a happier timeline Prem kept faith with his people and grew into a splendid champion of Vlast. In this one, he went wrong at every turn. Once Anise’s Second Blade/favorite brainwashed goon, now an exile from the Reach, emptied of magic, and half-corrupted by an oni. But he stays silly.

In @antariies’s canon, Harley’s childhood best friend turned worst enemy turned weird boybestie again (homoerotic).

Romances: Canach, Rama

Voice claim: Nolan North (M!human, GW2 • Nathan Drake, Uncharted)

Oumeko OOH-may-koe

she/her 🦋 ?? 🦋 chronomancer

A mild-mannered office worker turned magical girl in the fractals. Oumeko was the Captain’s Council’s receptionist when Scarlet and the Aetherblades attacked Lion’s Arch, levelling Oume’s neighborhood and killing her elderly parents in their home. Oume didn’t know what got into her that inspired her to leave a notice on her desk and hunt Mai Trin into the Mists like an animal, but she did, and after she sabotaged the Aetherblades’ Mist engine, she got stuck in unreality right along with them.

Oume has been making her way through thousands of permutations of Tyrian history and her own memories in the wild fractals. At first she looked singlemindedly for a way out, but now, after who knows how many years and loops, she’s become infatuated with Dessa, the voice on the PA system that’s guided and joked with her, maybe the only other real (real?) person in the fractals. Oume doesn’t know if she’s even the original copy of herself anymore, much less if she’d survive an exit to alpha Tyria—if she could even find one. But even if she could, she wouldn’t go without Dessa and Arkk. And the more times Oume resets the fractals to try to save them, the more time and Mist energy she builds up, until the fractals start to recognize Dessa as their purpose and center, and Oumeko as their mad, shortsighted architect.

Romance: Dessa?

Voice claim: Undecided!

Engineer

Dara Ikarion DAR-uh ih-CARE-ee-in

she/her 🐅 24 🐅 scrapper

Prem’s kid sister, Zephyrite airship engineer & inventor, Claw of Aurene. At 16, Dara survived the Zephyr Sanctum crash and chased after Aerin and the Master of Peace, intent on saving whatever the Master protected. Her hero complex and teenage delusion of invincibility drove her deep into the jungle, where she rocketed past Faolain, Caithe, Ruka, and Commander Pepiya to claim the egg for herself and the Zephyrite people. In that first moment of psychic contact with the unborn baby Aurene, Dara’s young mind was overwhelmed by raw magic and existential terror, forging an invasive, twisted bond between her and the baby dragon and leaving Dara nonverbal, magic-sensitive, and wilder than before. Reckoning with that trauma and Aurene’s ability to take over Dara’s body took years, but now their closeness is a point of pride, not a cause of horror. Dara is happy to call herself Aurene’s Claw. Intense, contrary, bright. ROCKET PUNCH‼️ YIAH‼️

Romance: Yao

Voice claim: Brenda Song (London Tipton, Zach & Cody • Caitlyn, The Quarry • Anne Boonchuy, Amphibia)

Ranger

Droseira j-roe-SEE-ruh

she/her 🌸 secondborn 🌸 all specs

A devotee of the Church of the Dream (created by @mystery-salad). A sickly sweet stickler for the rules of the Grove. Executes any spider, thornbush, fern hound, or sylvari touched by Nightmare. Jealous of Valiants who were given a purpose in their Dreams, she created a Wyld Hunt for herself: make the sylvari into an army of light that can cleanse the whole world of evil. And she finds she likes the taste of shed sap. Obsessed with Achi. Does not work with flesh and blood animals, because they’re impure. Weirdo.

Romance: —

Voice claim: Daisy Haggard (Mum, Hilda)

Warrior

Acheloe ACK-uh-LO-wee

she/they/it 🪲 15 🪲 bladesworn

Dragon’s Watch guildie, Pale Reaver. A Valiant who’s been given an endless series of mucky, ugly, tedious, small, and seemingly suicidal Wyld Hunts since her awakening. Four-armed, winged, and oddly jointed, Achi has evolved to look more and more like an unkillable insect, the more dangerous & degrading jobs they’ve survived. Caledon sylvari consider her a bad omen. Her latest Hunt, the first she’s ever resisted, is to die for the Commander. Her luckier podtwin, Boru, died in Maguuma. Solemn, prickly, devoted.

Romance: @wyldblunt’s Damage

Voice claim: Ben Prendergast (Patroclus, Hades)

Elementalist

Cirrus Kitetail SEE-rus KITE-tail

she/her ☁️ 33 ☁️ hammer weaver

Dragon’s Watch guildie, Zephyrite. Born Decima (“Deck”) Whiptail of Iron Legion, she was piloting a copter in a tryout for her grandmother’s airborne warband in 1320 on the day Kralkatorrik flew over. The copters lost power in the arcane storm, but she kept hers aloft with her air elementalism, which she’d always hidden in the fahrar, and brought herself and her grandmother Tenar Kitewing safely down on the far side of the newly formed Brandscar. Tenar granted her the honorary warband name Kitetail, and they wandered northern Elona together, struggling to survive and find a way back to their Legion, or failing that, a new home & purpose in Elona. The Zephyrites were the answer. When the Zephyr Fleet was able to offer passage back to Ascalon years later, Tenar and her granddaughter, now called Cirrus, refused, having fallen in love with their new people. Cirrus joined Dragon’s Watch after the Dry Top crash. Bubbly, combative, short attention span.

Romance: —

Voice claim: Mara Junot (Nyoka, The Outer Worlds)

Guardian

Razan Meziani ruh-ZAHN mez-ee-AH-nee

she/her 🌞 229 🌞 willbender

A rebel Sunspear inspired by Twilight Oasis. Formerly a cheerleader for the Sunspear Order, infatuated with Amala, until a series of atrocities during the invasion of Istan convinced her Elona belonged to Joko already. The lich king promised she could “have” Amala, once Amala had sworn fealty to him, but neglected to mention they’d both be Awakened first. Raz originally developed her fighting style to help support the Sunspears’ legendary dervishes by specializing in their weak points, but after turning coat she became Joko’s favorite dervish hunter, an expert at reading their footwork, getting inside their guard, and breaking their divine channels with brutal stuns.

Romances: Amala…????

Voice claim: Mallorie Rodak (Frieren, English dub of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)

Revenant

Kishi Genji KISH-ee GEN-jee

he/him 🦢 mid 30s 🦢 vindicator

An affable mid-ranking Canthan noble of Kurzick descent, whose family had mostly fallen out of favor with Ihn’s court until Genji started talking to an echo of Saint Viktor and channeling his power.

An arranged marriage was set up with Onasis Ai, a noble of Luxon blood who was in touch with Archemorus. Though they didn’t choose each other, Ai and Genji have become best friends and devoted partners—but are unsure whether pursuing an actual romance is something they want, or just a pressure from their families, class, and the ancient lovers’ voices in their heads.

They’re both lavished and threatened with the court’s attention as a result of their magic, auspicious marriage, and developing combat skills, but they have a secret that threatens their status far more than any previous generation’s unwise investments or misplaced courtly alliances… their very young daughter Himiko has started talking about an imaginary friend she calls the Guard Man, who follows her around wearing old timey armor and dragging his swords along the floor, and gives her the power to petrify her parents with a frustrated wail, and turn small objects into jade.

Urgent pacifist and law-abider, despite having close enough family ties to the Jade Brotherhood that Genji calls Chul-moo “Uncle Park.”

Romance: Kishi Ai

Voice claim: Mark Ota (Ryonosuke Naruhodo, The Great Ace Attorney)

Not In Game

Gilwynne GIL-win

My oldest GW2 OC and retired main!

Thirdborn sylvari, intended to become the avatar of a second Tree but denied their Wyld Hunt to keep free will. Fell to corruption twice (Nightmare and Mordrem), got up twice. Haughty, blunt, sensual, hungry for knowledge of magic and their own limits. Accomplished alchemist, mender, and Shaper. Hylek lover.

Romances: Trahearne & @antariies’s Commander Harley Vuong

Voice claim: Shohreh Aghdashloo (Shala’Raan, Mass Effect • Roshan, Assassin’s Creed • Grayson, Arcane • Avasarala, The Expanse)

Gale/Nan Ikaros NAHN & Glow/Phaibun Ikarion FYE-beun ih-CARE-ee-in

she/her 🎏 60s

Prem and Dara’s mothers. Co-captains of the Zephyrite airship Ikaros. Nan, a fire elementalist, grew up as a poor Luxon jade miner. She fell in love with Phaibun, an air elementalist and “princess” of the Zephyr fleet as a captain’s only child, while Phaibun visited the Canthan imperial court many years ago. Phaibun is elegant, nitpicky, and cool. Nan is skeptical, spirited, and pragmatic. They call Prem “Monkey” and Dara “Tiger.”

Kishi Ai KEY-shee EYE

she/her 🖋️ 40s

Genji’s wife and best friend, the vessel of Archemorus. Genji and Ai both come from organized crime families. Unlike Genji, Ai isn’t afraid of her violent heritage or of using her relatives’ underworld connections for the betterment of Cantha.

An employment discrimination lawyer and champion of Kurzick, Luxon, and tengu workers by day, a benefactor and arms dealer for the freedom fighters by night, and a courtier on paper and only by necessity, Ai has very little time for her husband and daughter. But she loves them, and looks forward to a day when Cantha’s minorities have enough influence to speak for themselves, and she can take some time off to be a mother, and see if she’s even interested in being a wife.

Romance: Kishi Genji

Kishi Himiko KEY-shee HEE-mee-koe

she/her 👺 5

Genji & Ai’s daughter. Vessel of Shiro Tagachi.

Eun Kattarins YOON CAT-uh-rinz

she/her 🐆 80s (norn middle age)

Hoelbrak’s ambassador to the Iron Legion for 50 years. A sly, charismatic, militant snow leopard norn who walked effortlessly among the charr, but always put her people’s survival first at the expense of all else, even her own blood. Longtime on-and-off lover of Eir Stegalkin. Mother of @pact-valkyrie’s Britta, Jormag’s last and most terrible fraenir. Killed by her daughter in 1333, survived by her brother Eiko (@antariies).

Romances: Eir & unknown other norn

Malachi Olowe MAL-uhk-eye OH-lo-way

she/him 🦂 66

An Elonian bounty hunter, born Olmakhan but too restless and greedy for their way of life. Took her surname from a human deadeye she got training from, then left for dead. Double-crossed her employers one too many times, got caught between the scorned Sunspears and the punishing Mordant Crescent, and was killed in 1327. Left a mate and cub behind. Years later, snuck out of the Mists under cover of the Battle of Dragonfall. Now roaming Tyria causing low-grade havoc, pursued by demons, envoys, and Priory operatives frantic to put him back in hell where he belongs. Great storyteller. Very funny.

Romance: Her mate Dinah

Ikeda Keino EE-kay-dah KAY-no

she/her 👹 15

The half-possessed Jade Brotherhood teen Prem rescued from Behemoth’s Gap. Even after months without the oni’s influence, Keino is a bitter, snappish, self-isolating girl who resents any attempt to care for her. She wants to become an investigative journalist and take down Xunlai Jade once and for all by exposing its corruption, but to do that she has to survive high school in Kaineng. Has a twisted bond with Prem, ever since the oni made her confuse him for her father.

Farrah Whitebear FAIR-uh WHITE-bear

she/her 🐗 32

Knut Whitebear’s adoptive daughter. An elegant, serious young norn who gave up her special interest in jotun magic to serve under Jhavi in the Vigil, hoping to eliminate Jormag’s existential threat to the norn and leave them all free to pursue their peacetime passions—a decision that got her stranded, alone, freezing from the inside out in Bjora Marches. She got better, though. Mostly. Follower of the inexorable Boar Spirit.

Romance: @pact-valkyrie’s Sovhi

Hemera, Duke of False Hope HEM-uh-ruh

she/her 🌸 31

The Nightmare Courtier who mentored Gil when they were a sapling. Hemera was a secondborn who developed without protection from Mordremoth’s influence due to the Pale Tree and the Dream itself being stretched too thin at the time. Despite her ethereal beauty and tyrannical-but-nurturing “fairy queen” persona, Hemera has never felt anything except hunger and momentary satisfaction. She learned to Shape other sylvari’s bodies from watching her student Gil at work, and carved out a place for herself high in the Court by offering to change courtiers—either for beauty or efficacy in torture and raids—for favors. Hemera temporarily corrupted in Maguuma, but when Mordremoth fell silent in death, she twisted her body back to a parody of its old shape and started a new Nightmare sect in Siren’s Landing, where she preys on sapling researchers who wander too far from camp. She considers it her Dark Hunt to create a garden of mutilated sylvari that swallows the whole world, as Mordremoth’s jungle failed to do. Drosie’s mortal enemy.

Romances: @antariies’s Knight Arahn

Halimaka HAW-lee-MAW-kuh

she/he/they/it 🧪 30s

Once a Flame Legion inquisitor called Halima Eyesear whose investigation into the nascent Molten Alliance led her to run afoul of “B” (Scarlet Briar). Their body was gifted to the Toxic Alliance, who modified it to see how Toxic mad science and Flame magic combined. The resulting creature, “Halimaka,” sizzles with deadly heat and poison vapors and drips burning acid with every step. It has no memory of its previous life with Flame, only a dizzying sense of lost community and purpose, and the worry that it wouldn’t like who it used to be even if it could remember. Undomesticated, wistful, weird.

Jubilee Shaw JOO-buh-lee SHAW

she/her 🪆49 (mind’s age)/29 (body’s age)/283 (chronological age; born 1053)

The Ascalonian Hero of Prophecies, accidentally possessing her descendant’s body after a botched attempt at channeling her as a revenant legend. Out of place and time, an elementalist in a necromancer’s slightly-too-small body, blamed for killing her great-great-grandchild when she didn’t even want to return, Billy struggles to find a place in this bright and hostile new Tyria.

Khepri Chisisi KEP-ree chiss-SEE-see

she/her 🌪️ 83 at her death in 1135

The Hero of Nightfall, a legendary dervish. Long dead.

[jasperygrace]

RECORD RECOVERY - JOURNAL ENTRY 06

An Immortal Laid to Rest - Draft 2, Chpt 6

Three more statues were evenly spaces along the shoreline. They led to someplace just farther down. Following them led Orias and Vincent to the furthest point of the cape, where a sandbar protruded far into the water. And sitting proudly in its throne of rocks was a massive synagogue. A courtyard stood before it with an Admin’s Moon embedded into the flat rock, and he saw another set of Patron statues surrounding it. Above the building’s entrance was a beautiful stained-glass window adorned by a golden crescent glistening in the sun, soaking up eternity. It was identical to the structure near Trin.

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Then the earth shook once more and the large wooden doors began to close. He saw the terrified look on Vincent’s face, saw him as he frantically tried to claw at the wall keeping him from getting out. Orias tried to help him, his shade forming along the ground as spikes, but they burned up upon contacting the wall. The doors continued to close, unbothered by either party’s attempt at stopping them. And then they were shut once more.

[mystery-salad]

how about 30 to 40 for Kai/Caithe?

Yessss lesbians hour!!!

30. What is their favorite place to kiss the other? (Cheek, hand, closed eyelid, neck, nose, etc.)

Kai loves kissing the top of Caithe's head, ruffling her hair with her nose and messing it all up~ She only does that in private though, they both have professional looks to upkeep of course. Caithe likes kissing Kai's claws, easily reachable and avoids the issue of fur in her mouth. She can at any time just walk over, take one of Kai's hands, and kiss it!

31. What’s the relationship like? Smooth? Rocky?

It started very rocky, they're both recovering from some shitty fucking lots in life and an innate distrust of others. There's a lot of ptsd to sort out and find what each others' limits are. But thankfully, they're also both stubborn ad with time they manage to end up in a very very strong smooth relationship.

32. How do they resolve their arguments?

By taking time apart to simmer down and think things over. They both can handle fights badly at times so they're used to calming down before they try to actually talk shit out. There were some rough fights before they figured that out though.

33. Who has the most nightmares and how do they deal with them?

While they both suffer from nightmares from past trauma, I think Kai is more prone to nightmares on a regular basis. Caithe tries to help ground her after the worst ones, reminding her that she's safe here and the team loves her, she doesn't have to cut and run before things go south.

34. Do they give each other nicknames?

Nope! It's Kai and Caithe all the way down.

35. What movies do they enjoy watching most?

They're not the movie watching kind of couple! Kai wouldn't have much taste for movies in general, and Caithe would be picky.

36. How’d they meet each other’s families?

They haven't! Instead they've started their own little found family. Neither of them ever return home anyways so it's not really something that's come up or they worry about. You could say Kai has met Caithe's family technically, but world meetings and work don't really count.

37. What do they like the least about each other?

Kai doesn't like how Caithe habitually hides things. She's trying to help her work on being more naturally open instead of only divulging things when Kai asks directly. Caithe doesn't like how Kai doesn't know how to relax on a basic level, it always takes some coaxing to get her to just sit still and relax and cuddle.

38. What was their most memorable date?

The two in general love roaming the holidays together, not being too social but buying festive foods and going to sit on a rooftop overlooking the festivities. It's a nice view for the two to just relax together~

39. What other couple would your otp get along with the best?

If they could get past the whole mortal enemies thing, Scarlet/Mai Trin <3

40. Who makes the other smile with almost no effort at all?

It's hard for others to tell with her face, but Caithe makes Kai smile a lot. She's very thankful it's hard for others to tell lmao

[alunararcane]

Maddox: *Thane comforts her through the delivery. It boiled my blood the way he looked at her with such affection. Darkness in my veins. What was their connection?

Our backs were against the wall. Thane was playing with our mate’s life. Risking our Orion being brought into this world.

Trinitee was hunched over, squirming in agony. Skin stretching.

Our bond was stronger than ever with this reunion. An onslaught of thoughts and emotions passing between Trin and I. I attempted to send reassurance to her. My stomach knots, fists bunched tight with sharp tips biting into my palms.

Instantly drawn to her. This was such a brutal beginning for our boy. I wanted to go to her. That fucker blocking our path.

They were murky shapes against the inky den’s background.

The wolves circled restless at the cavern entrance. ShadowMoon joined the hunt. All were primed to attack.

The sight of her prostrate on the dirt floor with one hand clutching her womb had all rationed thought was leaving me.

I felt it in our link. The intensity sent a pleading look from my Amor. Frenzied gaze searches between Troy and I. Dark rust colored old blood stains and mud speckled her tattered clothing. I inspected her for any wounds as best I could from our distance.

Silent prayer whispered as rage raced.

I failed in keeping her safe. Useless. Anger and concern flooded our bond with copper tinged the cavern air.

Our child was at risk. How could this be happening?

She whimpered and words were lost to her breaking wails.

Troy and I locked gazes with Thane. Stepping toward one another. Slowly circling the cave enclosure. Moving closer and closer.

Those first cries set us in motion. Impossible to know who launched first.

Powerful beasts with cruel fangs deadly and at the ready. Blood rushing in my veins.*

*We would die for ours. Last second rush as we attacked the space Thane held moments before. Vacant in a blink.*

*Their figures were lost from the veil of darkness. Static rumble. A shrill whispering. Shadows taking over. Eyes darted frantically side to side as cold panic took hold.

They were gone.

Orion wails, tiny limbs finely trembling. I wanted to hold him. To protect him from anything that threatened him.

One of our pack took care of our little bambino, cradling him after checking him over.

A quick nudge and lick of comfort to our tiny bundle. It ripped me apart to have to leave him. Troy and I turned toward the direction they had been heading. My mate taking time with our little one.

We tracked Trin by our tie. Thane was swift, but he underestimated us. Minutes were like hours. All movement thick and slow. We fought through wild woods.*

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Maddox- *Where would he go? How did he think he could outrun us? To hide from our bond?

Trin felt so far away. I fought through the tangle of thoughts.

Thane instantly took off. The shadows assisted their escape.*

*I had no idea how long we had been traveling but exhaustion or energy left Thane panting and holding Trin in another hidden den. How long had he been preparing this?

Macabre forest surrounds us. Thane’s silhouetted figure steps from the shadows to face us.

Snarling jaws. Meeting Thane’s wolf form with an open mouth. Falling into a growling, writhing battle. Enraged snarls. Claws sunk into flesh, blood spewing from open gashes.

An animalistic guttural growl came from somewhere dark, deep inside of me.

A sickening sound as blood streams and trickles free from my side. Claw digging into my right shoulder. Violent teeth not catching my throat.

With a sharp tug my jaw took hold, taking Thane down. I wavered on my feet, fur on end. Gash dripping. Eyes wild. Blood pumping insanely in my chest.

Troy looked on after his own attacks. Trin was stressed, straining through her weakened state. Giving us a penetrating stare as she fought to shift.*

[chaosintheavenue]

Trin is scratching and clawing at my mind out of nowhere tonight lol.

[swedethings]

If she was being perfectly honest, Agnes didn't want to be here. Large parties always made her uncomfortable; and the extravagance of Heather's gala made her extra uncomfortable. She would've much rather stayed home with Gunnar and helped in watching the trins and other littles for the night; but Nana Hewitt had kicked her out along with everybody else. She was told to quit worrying and go have fun... So here she was.

Up until moments ago, she'd been lingering off to the side of the party in a corner with Lucy, Diana, and Nora. The four of them had yet to truly venture out and brave the night's festivities. Then Lucy went to get food; and shortly after, ocean hues caught sight of a waiter carrying a tray of what appeared to be lobster. Being the shellfish lover she was and still mourning her inability to properly celebrate kräftskiva this year, she had to follow the tray. After catching up with the waiter and getting herself a small plate of lobster, she was about to return to the safety of the corner when she nearly bumped into Lucy of all people.

"Hej hej." The chuckle that escaped painted lips matched that of the older woman. "Why would you get the shrimp cocktail when they have lobster?" She enthusiastically picked up a lobster claw from her plate, showing off her clear choice of shellfish hors d'oeuvres.

@swedethings

She eyed the shrimp cocktail, lobster and mini cheese balls for a long moment trying to decide which one she'd go for. As she thought about it she knew one would go to her husband, it'd give her a chance to sneak into his cocktail class just to watch him do his thing. So far she'd dodged the crowds and found a nice little corner that she'd saved which currently was being held by Nora, Di and Agnes. Or so she thought Agnes was still there until she half turned and came face to face with her. Startled she let out a laugh. "Good thing I didn't have the shrimp cocktail in my hand." She giggled and set the plate down to grab napkins. "I'm trying to decide what to get but I've had no luck." Briefly she looked over at Di and felt her heart break watching how low energy she looked though she was trying. "Quite a selection is terrible for my indecisive mind." Nana was right when she'd pushed everyone out of the house. She knew her babies were okay and now were asleep. So, they wouldn't be missing anything but still this being her first event out since having them, it was a little hard. Though she did feel pretty with an added confidence boost from her husband seeing his jaw drop seeing her wear his favorite color and being back to her brown hair color. "I was thinking about getting the shrimp for JJ."

[cantolopejeevas]

This is Trin! Or Claw, they go by either name. They’re a changeling barbarian that really looks up to a barbarian from their hometown that’s also the champion of the local arena. All they wanna do is be as strong as their hero!

[shadowrichu]

Posting this today instead of Wednesday because I get my wisdom teeth out on Wednesday... yay 

[crescentmoons-and-stardust]

Twisted Tales: Trinity, The Third Sister

In the enchanted woods the sisters fled to every full moon there ran a long and glistening river. The river ran all the way to a far off sea until it merged with the lake in the witches’ glen. Every fall a strange group of fae traveled down the river and stayed near the lake throughout the winter. When they came bobbing through the water they looked like seals, a creature Trinity had only ever seen in books. But the creatures could shed their seal skin to walk among the humans. Their sleek seal skin cloaks always adorned their shoulders.

Trinity was sixteen the first time these seal fae creatures migrated for the winter. She was fascinated when they stepped out of the water, human and naked save for their cloaks. She enjoyed sitting by the lake and chatting with them every full moon.

This was how she met Sylvan. When Sylvan first stepped out of the water, she had been shocked by his nakedness. Shocked but fascinated at the first man she had ever seen so fully. All that fall and winter they exchanged flirtatious glances and shy remarks. She thought of him all that spring and summer and eagerly awaited his return. Sylvan had likewise yearned for Trinity and the two began to sneak off together on those handful of nights they spent together.

It wasn’t enough. She cherished the time they had together but she wanted more. She was eighteen and wanted a husband. Then she was nineteen and wanted a baby too. In her twentieth year she couldn’t contain it any longer.

“I wish you didn’t have to leave every Spring. I wish we had more time,” she told him.

“I wish that too my love, but it is within my nature to return to the sea.”

“I know it is. But I wish to marry. I wish for it to be you.”

The handsome fae hesitated before speaking again. “Some of my kind have mated with humans,” he said slowly. “Given up their cloaks to stay with their loved ones.”

Trinity was torn between asking this of him and snatching the cloak off at that very moment. But he continued.

“There is a way… but I can not tell you how. You must find that answer on your own.”

“Would you be happy giving up your cloak?” She asked.

He kissed deeply before replying. “Only for you.”

And so Trinity studied the grimoire. She visited the town’s library for books on the fae. She asked the other creatures of the glen for answers. Finally in an old dusty book she stumbled upon a passage about the selkies.

Selkies can not survive without their cloaks but a human can capture one by quickly replacing the cloak with another. But only if the other cloak is sown by hand from one that truly loves the selkie.

Trinity was thrilled to read this. She was an excellent seamstress and she went to the clothing shop that same day. She picked out a beautiful shimmery blue fabric for her love. Back at her home, she used a spool of real silver thread that she had been saving for a special occasion. She used it to sew the pieces together and embroider patterns all along it. 

She hid the cloak from Sylvan in her bag at the next full moon. Neither brought up their last conversation as they spent the night together. 

Building up her courage she cried: “Look at that over there!” 

With Sylvan distracted she tugged off his seal skin and draped the new cloak over his shoulders. He turned to her surprised but quickly a smile formed on his face. He kissed her and she kissed him. It had worked! He was hers and she was his. She envisioned their wedding as they kissed until suddenly he bit down sharply on her lip.

She gasped in pain but when she pulled away it was quickly forgotten. Sylvan was writhing on the ground in pain.

“Sylvan what is wrong?” She cried.

“What- what is this made out of?” He screamed, his voice full of agony. 

“It’s just cloth! And some thread.” She could not understand what was happening. He clawed at the clasp but hissed in pain as he touched the silver button she had used.

“Oh Trinity! Oh my love!” He cried again before rolling himself into the river. Trinity went to jump in after him but froze in horror as she watched Sylvan’s skin bubble under the river. His skin was flaking off and the bones underneath were dissolving. When Trinity screamed others came rushing to her aid but all that was left of Sylvan was a whitish foam on the river’s surface with his blue cloak among it.

A nymph pulled the cloak from the water but dropped it quickly.

“Silver?” She hissed.

“The. Thread,” Trinity managed through her sobs.

“Silver is poisonous to our kind! Why would you bring it here?”

“She didn’t know,” Suddenly her sister Verity was at her side. “She must not have known.”

“This is a harsh way to find out,” The nymph said sadly before melting away with the other fae folk. The other selkies fled almost immediately after they saw what had happened to their brother. Trinity knew they would never swim this way again.

At the next full moon, Trinity left an engraved stone at the spot of the lake she had last held her love. The beautiful cloak she had made with such care had been burned but she had saved Sylvan’s seal skin. She wore it all the time. Ladies in the village would fawn over the strange velvet of her rich cloak. They begged to know where she had gotten it.

“It was a gift from a man that I once wished to wed,” she’d reply.

In her dreams, Trinity would often see Sylvan. She’d be in a wedding gown, walking slowly to the lake. She’d keep walking as her feet got wet, then her knees, then her waist. She’d keep walking until she was fully submerged and there at the bottom of the lake Sylvan was waiting. He’d wrap his arms around his bride, trapping her below. Locked in his deadly embrace she’d feel free before waking back in her bed. Just a dream, her sisters would say. And Trinity would have believed that too if it hadn’t been for the seal skin hanging next to her bed, always damp to the touch afterwards with a small puddle forming slowly below it.

[kerra-and-company]

Investigative Record 1

I noticed that there aren’t any transcripts of the logs in Scarlet’s Playhouse up on the wiki yet, and I had to go back and grab them for the achievement anyways, so...ye, there are transcripts of the two voice logs in that instance below the cut! :) I’ll see if I can figure out how to add them to the wiki, too, but at the very least they’re going here.

Please enjoy!

Log 1

(Scarlet is the only one speaking in this log.)

Day…What day is it? Argh, never mind that.

All of the supplies are in hand. Preparations are under way.

It took a little…convincing to get the dredge and the Flame Legion on good terms.

The dredge are stubborn. They want to feel valued. They want to feel needed. Vova was…picky with her demands.

Working with the charr made her nervous. The Flame Legion is known for holding a heavy hand over its people.

Tiny pests wiggling beneath sharp claws, waiting for them to drop…

Pop!

I don’t blame the moles, but I’m glad I didn’t have to take more extreme measures to get them in line.

After all, we’ve much to get done.

Note on tone: Scarlet sounds a little tired, and definitely much more serious than the tone she takes on during most of the battles with the Commander so far.

Log 2

(This is a conversation between Scarlet and Mai Trin, who for the purposes of the transcript will be referred to as S and M. And yes, I did just realize what that sounds like.)

S: Trinny, have a seat!

M: I take it your “talk” with Queen Jennah didn’t go as planned…

S: I’ve got a special assignment for you. The Captain’s Council in Lion’s Arch. I want you on it.

M: Seems reasonable—I’ll submit my bid now.

S: You know I love a sprinkle of spice, but I’m not joking. I want you on that council. We need an in.

M: And how do I manage that…?

S: It’s just like gardening. We need to remove our winter bulbs to make room for the roses of spring!

M: You want me to off a council member?

S: At your discretion, dear. Inspire one of the louts to take a vacation! I hear Maguuma is delightful this time of year.

M: I stopped a fight by shoving someone’s head into a keg. I don’t think I’m cut out for politics.

S: You’re adaptable, darling*. It’s just like steering a ship, but more elegant. All we need is one voice in the room. A strong voice to be heard, and yours can move a fleet.

M: Yeah?

S: What do you say, Captain Mai Trin of the Aetherblades? Up for the job?

M: Aye-aye!

* “Darling” isn’t part of the speech bubble that comes up in-game, but Scarlet definitely says it in the audio.