#dearest of mutuals

[howling-medic]

This is the sweetest thing ever! Gods, your take on Faramir has always been spot on, and this is another excellent addition to that.

The idea of him always being gentle with his hugs until he knows that’s how you want your hugs to be? Absolutely impeccable. Beautiful. Excellent.

Thank you for this gem ❤️

I know you’ve got a ton going on with the trick or treat requests, but I just thought of this and didn’t want to forget it. Please do not rush to write it. I was wondering if you could write a SFW alphabet for Faramir? Again, absolutely 0 rush.

- 🚑

Wow, such a quick answer. Much speed in this response. It's only taken me (looks to where I finished trick-or-treats) like 3 months. Which is not as long as I thought it would be. It was my absolute pleasure to write for my favourite darling, and I hope the wait was worth it!

*･༓˚✧❝𝐒𝐅𝐖 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭 - 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫❞‧͙⁺˚༓˚✧ �� SFW Alphabet »

Wordcount : 2.7k (only including my answers to the questions)

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?) Faramir is an incredibly affectionate, and very attentive, partner. If the both of you didn’t have duties, he would absolutely be content to spend entire days with you - simply in your company. You’d want to use that time to go on a walk through nature? He’s looking at scenic routes, thinking of which ones you’d enjoy. You want to spend more quiet time with him, where you only want his presence? There’s not too much noise except the occasional turn of a page or scribbling of a quill as he reads in the corner, taking a glance at you every now and then with a soft smile on his face. Especially at the start of your relationship you notice that smile a lot, how he almost looks at you when you’re not at him - blush coming when you catch him, before apologising and staying how beautiful you looked in the moment.

His ways of affection are more subtle in public, holding your hand - or a whispered compliment when people aren’t too close. He’s more confident in private, speaking clearly (the man would absolutely write poetry for you, if you ever expressed an interest) and being more physically close. Again, a big believer in quality time together. Also enjoys making or getting you small objects. Coming home with vibrant flowers after having been away, or a small carved object of something you’d like. Every now and then he’ll buy something finer for you, although he generally discusses it beforehand to make sure it’s something you’d enjoy.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?) He’d be an incredible best friend! A great mix of calm, and serious enough to tackle problems with - and for simpler topics as well. He’s the kind of friend you get into an in-depth discussion with on something seemingly mundane, and only when you look up and see the skies changed colour do you realise how much time has passed. But at the same time, Faramir would benefit from having a friend he can laugh with. Where he can relax, and do nothing taxing, and just have fun. That’s something he’d support in a partner too.Also, I think Faramir is looking for a romantic partner to be a best friend to him as well. He never wants to have a bond with someone based only on one facet of their relationship. He wants to feel like he could spend the day without kissing you - even if he wants too - and instead because of a deeper connection.

C = Courtship (How do they finally ask you out? What do they do in the days before?) Affectionately, a nervous wreck. He’s envisioned this speech, finally telling you how he feels, about fifty times. Each imagining is magical, but there’s always a voice in the back of his mind that tells him you’ll say no. Eventually, it’s Boromir who gives him the push to finally say something. So he decides too, asking if you’ll meet him in the gardens - hoping his face didn’t betray too much when you said yes.

For the hour before he runs through what he’d like to say to you again, what qualities of yours should make the list when he confesses. It might take him hours to say all the reasons his heart has started beating for you, so it takes a while to narrow it down to just a few. When the moment finally happens he’s still nervous. You can feel your face heating up as well, by how sincere he is. The compliments he gives, the way he describes his heart beating for you with such honesty. Before tentatively asking if you’ll court him. The brief look of surprise as you say yes, before it’s swept away by pure joy.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?) Yes, I think Faramir does want to settle down in some ways. In that he always wants a home to come back too, a loved one to see and be reassured by. And he wants that home to be in Minas Tirith - he feels far too indebted to Gondor to ever really leave. But as a ranger, he’s also fine to spend time away from home. To have a life outside of city walls. And he always enjoys it, he just also loves the security of knowing something’s there for him.

Cleaning? It’s more of a learned habit than comes naturally to him, but he’s always very attentive to make sure he doesn’t get mud and dirt in the house and on the furniture. May even (very feebly) try to resist hugs if he’s just come back from a mission. Claims he doesn’t want to get you dirty, but with enough asking Faramir does always fold. Cooking he’s fine at. When you’re out in the wilderness he’s considered great, but once at home it becomes more ‘good’ than anything else. Makes up for it with practice.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?) Can I just? Is it acceptable to veto this one? Nevertheless I feel Faramir would commit to his beloved forever, and if you are that person he will always stand by you. For better or worse.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?) Mainly see above. He wants to spend his whole life with the person he loves, and he will do as much as he can to make sure he can stay with you. Of course he doesn’t say this when you start courting, but overtime it becomes so much more obvious you’re the one he’s always thinking about the future - and that you’ll be the one he’s always going to love. I imagine he’d propose around the one year mark, long enough for him to get to know you - but soon in the larger scale. He simply wants to be with you as soon as he can.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?) He’s very gentle, in both ways. Probably one of the, if not the, most emotionally aware of the Tolkien men. Great for sitting down with you and simply being that needed, comforting presence on days when things are bad. And he can emphasise. Naturally gentle with you, although ends up being more intune with how you are with him. You greet him with a hug where you almost crash into him, he’ll eventually start to mimic the behaviour. 

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like? What about cuddles?) Loves both hugs and cuddles. Faramir can be insecure about expressing lots of affection in public, so hugs are a great way around this. They’re completely enveloping, and he likes to rest there for a few seconds - reassuring himself with your presence before giving you a smile as he pulls away. Often it’s his first greeting to you after a battle, or after you’ve been away for a long period of time. He takes a lot of comfort in the physical closeness. 

Because of the previous fact he also loves cuddles. I say he’s instinctively the little spoon, the reassurance of being held speaks to him, but if you relaxed into his arms he’d absolutely hold you tight. Either way, when he gets sleepy his head will often rest on yours - almost falling asleep in your arms, but just awake enough to move with you as you try to get more comfortable.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?) Faramir knows he loves you for a while before he says it. Like with confessing, it’s a mixture of wanting to get it perfect and nerves about the whole thing. Treats it as a very intimate occasion, although to everyone but the two of you the fact you love each other deeply is incredibly obvious. When Faramir finally says the words, it’s as part of a longer speech to you - although his cheeks definitely turn reddest when he says those three words. Practically freezes when you say them back to him, slowing turning to look at you before thanking you - then confirming he feels the same way. 

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?) Faramir doesn’t get jealous, particularly. Even when you’re having fun with others, he’ll not often look at them and wish he was in their spot. Because the bond he has with you seems beyond everything else he sees. What he does get is insecure. Shutting down slightly, and becoming quieter. More withdrawn. Because what if that person can give you a better life than he can? Generally denies it when you ask him, but after some reassurance he’ll become more honest with you, and will never get tired of the two of you proving you’ll stay together.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?) Faramir’s kisses are always very tender and intimate. A lot of the time they’re very light, even on the lips, but still fulfilling. It’s you who has to initiate if you want something deeper, but he’ll reciprocate it immediately. Is secretly glad that you do, although is embarrassed to ask in the early stages of the relationship. Will quite often place featherlight kisses all over you, a small kiss on the forehead as he leaves in bare minimum.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?) Very popular with children. He listens to them, treats them like small adults, and tells very good stories. He has a good understanding of how many different personality types children have, and is very good at picking out how to approach each child. He’s always tried to be good with them, as well.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?) You’ll almost always wake up with him still in bed next to you, cuddled extremely close. Once you start to move he generally begins to wake up as well, offering to be the one to slip out of your bed and begin making breakfast - or perhaps bring you back a warm drink to wake you up. Even when he wakes up before you, he tends to lie in bed with you for a while and simply enjoy the peace and quiet.

On the occasions he’s up a while before you, or he’s got a meeting early in the morning, he’ll get some things ready for you. A little plate and cutlery left out for you, a warm drink he hopes won’t go cold and will be nice for you when you wake up. The gentle call of his voice from the other room as you finally awake, asking if you want him to bring you anything in bed. Even when you get out of bed and he’s actually had to leave his presence is still everywhere, and there’s often a carefully written note saying how he loves you, and when he’ll be free of his duties.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?) Fairly similar to mornings in that he enjoys coming over to you and spending time with you, seeing you laugh or smile with him. If it's been a longer day he tends to take some time to decompress, reading a book and curled up near you - not necessarily talking but still enjoying sharing your company. Sometimes you’ll see him hiding what he’s doing - and it’s almost always extra paperwork he’s hidden, giving you a sheepish smile before explaining what it is. Over the years he gets better at regulating himself, so the paperwork becomes less and less of him overworking himself. Faramir gets better at recognising it himself too, taking a deep breath before finishing his note and putting the quill down to join you.

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?) Faramir is fairly open about himself, at least on the surface level. Once you’re courting he becomes a lot more vulnerable, but it’s still in the sense that he’ll be more honest with his emotions. And not necessarily the root of the problem, and why he feels down that day. If you ask him openly he’s a lot more likely to talk (again after courtship starts), and if not he’ll probably begin to open up a few months into the relationship. Telling you about the worse sides to how his life has gone, to how he feels. Explaining that he didn’t want to burden you, but he also wants to be honest with you. There’s genuine relief in his eyes when he sees no judgement in yours.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?) Very patient, probably to the detriment of himself sometimes. And again, he’s self-aware enough to realise when he’s getting angry. If that is the case then he knows to take a step back from the situation and talk with you responsibly, explaining what the problem is and using logic over emotions. He also hates arguments - especially one-on-one - so tries to avoid them the best he can.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?) Generally very good, from the small details to the bigger picture. He also talks with you about it quite a lot, asking why your favourite flower is the way that it is - or making sure to compliment your outfit when you’re dressed in your favourite shade. Him slipping up can actually be quite a good indicator of if he’s overworked.

R = Remember (What is their favourite moment in your relationship?) There are quite a few memories of you that will always make him smile, that he will always treasure. But one of them is when the war is finally over, and he is in the Houses of Healing. How you had seen the king at the gate and come running to him, greeting him in a hug yet still being so careful of him and the burns. The way both of your eyes had shone, as you realised you were no longer at war for the first time in your lives. The gleam of tears in his eyes as he’d buried his head into your chest, and said how much he loved you.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?) Protective in the way he’ll always want to look out for you, but also doesn’t want to be overbearing. Appearing at your side and offering to help with anything you need, asking if you’d like to spar or shoot with him - and the smile that appears on his face when you say yes. He prefers the protection you offer him that’s more subtle, how he can be at your side and you’ll fight in his corner. (Although, if you ever threatened to fight someone for him I think the first thing he’d do is blush - before realising he needs to stop you.)

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?) As Prince of Ithilien, he can never put quite as much devotion into his everyday tasks with you as he’d like. Normally, he has to hope the words he shares with you and his presence can be enough (which they always are). However, it does mean he always tries his hardest when planning for gifts and anniversaries. Ensuring the best quality items are used, that it will be something you’ll enjoy. Because you deserve perfection in his eyes - and he strives to give you as close to that as he can.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?) He’s rather insecure about himself and his value to you at the start of your relationship, although he’s loath to address it at first. Once you’ve been courting for a while he’s more open about it, and it gets a lot better, but it’s never something that fully goes away. Just something that both of you get better at dealing with.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?) Concerned in the sense he’s a public figure and wants to look respectful, but he doesn’t go into vain by any means. Will go slightly pink at most compliments about his appearance.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?) Yes, I think if he ever permanently lost you’d he wouldn’t feel complete again in the same way. As a ranger, he can deal with being away from you for more extended periods of time - although never as long again after the Fellowship.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.) Romantically buys you a sword. Not only is it one of the most finely crafted weapons you’ve seen, it’s also got so many little details you didn’t initially realise. The pommel has a small design barely carved into it - but still beautiful. The cross guard has a beautiful scene on it as well, which you only recognise later as coming out of one of your favourite landscapes. He later confesses he wanted to put some sort of script on it, a simple thing like ‘my beloved’ or ‘my star’, but couldn’t find anywhere suitable for it. Makes up for it by frequently calling you these names anyway.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?) Dishonesty and shouting, for different reasons. If he can’t talk things through with a partner without it becoming an insult/yelling match, he’d turn away fairly quickly.

Z = Zzz(What is a sleep habit of theirs?) Always finds a way to end up in your arms, no matter how the night starts. Often reads before falling asleep as well.

A/N : Also, for anyone thinking of requesting SFW Alphabets. I welcome them, here's the current list of them; Boromir, Pippin, Gimli, Sam, and Kíli. Hope people enjoyed this one!

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Gender, Sexuality, Romantic Attraction Tagging Game

How do: You put your gender, sexuality, and romantic attraction down with a line break between them—but, here's the catch, don't use any labels! So, for example, this, "Gender? Agender Sexuality? Lesbian Romantic Attraction? Demiromantic" would be this: "Gender? I hardly know 'er! Sexuality? Girl-kisser Romantic Attraction? My friends, I think"

So, here's mine!

Gender? Yours, fool Sexuality? Yes Romantic Attraction? Only if I know you well enough

TAGS (under the cut, and don't feel obligated to do it!) (and obviously those who I have not tagged can participate too)

@bassguitarinablackt-shirt @gloriousvermin @midnight-thedyke @littlebookworm69 @runwiththerain @cybercerealkiller @ishouldsleepbut @ssavinggrace @i-love-your-father @us-costco-official @scifikode @i-am-an-arson-enthusiast

[rarest-tintin]

[girlnadian]

hi dear mutuals girlnadian, here's your girl, i heard you loud and clear....

did i draw this completely on a whim? yes. do i miss her too, actually? also yes.

(drawing is my love/appreciation language this is the only way i can express it hi...)

MEL.. . . .I LOVE HER I LOVE YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH....ohhbbb mon amor mon ange mon minet tu es ma joie de vivre j'accrocherai ta photo à mon plafond pour pouvoir voir ton visage quand je me réveillerai

[howling-medic]

Gods, I adore your Aralas! So sweet, so fluffy! And I need the fluff after today on my side of the pond

What a wonderful little except. I cannot wait to read the whole piece ❤️

🌈 for the ask game?

🌈 Share something soft/fluffy from your WIP.

There’s no water in reach, and Aragorn’s mouth is beginning to become uncomfortable, so he begins to try and shift out of the bed to fetch some. Almost immediately a hand shoots out to grab his waist, although Legolas does a remarkable job of pretending to be asleep after. The fact the prince still has his eyes closed is enough to make Aragorn laugh, and he leans in slightly closer so he only has to whisper to Legolas (the elf’s hearing sometimes makes it painful after drinking), “Please let me go, my love.”

Legolas mumbles something that Aragorn can’t quite understand into the pillow, mainly because his mouth is pressed against the sheets but also because Legolas mutters in nonsensical elvish. The words are Sindarian but, as Aragorn puts it together in his mind, the grammatical structure is Westron. Keeping the volume, Aragorn asks again, “What was that?”

“I don’t want you to go.” Legolas’ voice is deeper and raspy with sleep, but to enunciate he’s shuffled slightly so that he’s facing Aragorn. His eyes open, sleepy but full of love, and the elf moves again to fully cuddle up to Aragorn, “Stay with me, please.”

“My mouth is dry,” Aragorn protests, but there isn’t much heat to it.

“We didn’t drink that much, did we?” Legolas’ confusion comes mostly from being barely awake, although he’s just confused enough to make Aragorn slightly worried. Arms envelop him to hug him properly, “We can stay here, anyway.”

Every muscle in Aragorn’s body wants to melt into the elven embrace, but if he does he won’t come out. Stretching, he tries to free himself from the grip and this time groans as his muscles begin to protest. They only feel slightly sore, with some areas protesting more than others. He doesn’t have it in him to try and pull away a second time, so he stays in Legolas’ arms. 

Here you go, my friend! Enjoy fluff about two characters you know very little about, with a ship I have no idea if you care for <3 (original ask game)

[jessamine-rose]

*cries* I thought I would be done with Dainsleif after writing Phantom Pain but no…….I still have Dainsleif x Demon! Reader brainrot orz

A YouTube playlist, Dainsleif art in my Twitter likes, an IG folder of fashion inspo for Demon! Reader, a drawing of Demon! Reader, a cameo in another AU, a fcking WIP for Househusband! Dainsleif—WHEN WILL IT END ( ´△｀)

[pangolinsandnewts]

Oh hey look a comic (lowest effort one yet! I am so overwhelmed rn this is all I can do)

Anyways. Timeline wise this is like. The first comic. All the ninja know each other's identities at this point except Lloyd (I love me angsty identity reveals) and Morro is the brand new transfer student so he doesn't know anyone. Thank goodness there's some normal people in this group- oh wait it's Harumi and E. Nevermind.

First-- Previous-- Next

[howling-medic]

I know I already messaged you about this, but holy shit. I am still utterly flabbergasted this. I just. Wow. Thank you doesn't even come close to conveying how much your words mean to me.

I still think about how your scenarios broke my writer's block of literal years. So for you, my dear Star, of everyone on this site to write this about my work. I don't know if I know the words necessary to convey how deeply I moved I am.

I will cherish this for ages.

Thank you.

All that being said.... maybe, I could do a better job of fluff and chaos. Maybe.

And I know I could have made you cry. This was actually from a Hurtcember challenge. I chose to rein it in and lean into a bit of chaos. I have another angsty Aragorn piece in my WIPs and a slightly soul crushing Boromir piece. I have plenty of pieces to bring the tears.

However, I could, just maybe, lean further into the chaos of this piece and write about this squire losing his mind down at the practice field, maybe a little comedy would be a good change of pace. Give myself a slightly better defense.

Thank you again. So much. For everything.

Conduct Unbecoming

A/N: In which the chaotic High King of the Reunited Realm cannot be bothered to care about what is deemed proper because being King does not make him less of a soldier. I promised y'all something not angsty, so here's some chaos with a side of feels.

T/W: I honestly don't think there are any? For once? Maybe scars?

“Conduct truly unbecoming of a king!” Aragorn’s chief valet declared as he strode from the practice fields back to his chambers to wash and dress for the day. The height of summer had finally arrived in Minas Tirith and even dawn was sweltering. Somewhere between his daily ride on Roheryn and an impromptu sparring match with a few of the remaining Dúnedain in the city, which had turned into a chance for all the men to challenge their new king to spar, Aragorn did away with his shirt. It had long since ceased to provide any useful coverage, and it clung uncomfortably to his skin. Shedding the nuisance of a garment seemed only logical - and rather a non-issue.

“Many of those men I have known for longer than you have been alive. A handful of them I have known for longer than your father has been alive.” Aragorn laughed darkly as he spoke. “A good portion of the men on those training fields are men with whom I marched on the Black Gates. I can guarantee you all of that group have seen me at least in that state of disrobement given that we did try to bathe while we marched, and often did so at the same time. The others have seen other men without shirts on - or missing more than just shirts. I assure you,” Aragorn explained half mockingly, half playfully with an exaggerated roll of his eyes. “Do you forget that before I was crowned King I was a Ranger? And rode with the Rohirrim? Served with this city’s army?”

“Well, I - no, my lord. I have not forgotten,” the young man answered, but he was not dissuaded from his course. “It is only, sire, that it is unbecoming of a leader to bear so much skin.”

Aragorn halted in the middle of a garden path, shirt in hand, with his torso visible to any who walked through the Royal Gardens. Several lords and ladies stopped and stared. “And, why, pray tell, is that?” Aragorn asked, arms outstretched. Long, snaking scars wove their way across his back with matching slash marks across his chest. Dots and dashes punctuated his body across his arms. After only two months since Aragorn rode back to his realm victorious, a number of scars still shone red against his pale flesh, some bruises had yet to fully fade - still an ugly shade of yellow starkly contrasting the pale skin of Aragorn’s torso. The marks created a road map of the battles he had fought and the wounds he had suffered for this land, for his people. The marks stayed hidden beneath layers of fabric in court, only hinted at by the scars upon his knuckles and calluses on his hands.   

“Well, because -” the young man began while he visibly fighting the urge to follow each line and trace the pattern of scars and bruises with his eyes. Time and time again Aragorn watched his valet’s eyes bounce between his scars and his face. Aragorn stepped closer to speak quietly enough that only the valet could hear. 

“Is it because a King should be unmarred? His skin should be pristine, or if it not be so, then he should remain covered?” The mirth had drained from his tone, and the King’s eyes did not waver from the young man’s.

“I never -” and he broke off with a sigh, “yes, my lord.” Aragorn nodded and strode away. He did not wait for his valet to catch up.

Back in his quarters, Aragorn waited. He stood just inside the door. His expression was entirely neutral. There was no heat in his gaze, no tension rested in his shoulders, his jaw was not clenched. He still wore no shirt. The valet opened the door, and Aragorn gestured him inside. “Tell me,” he said conversationally. “Do my scars make you uncomfortable?”

“Does it matter?” the valet asked stiffly.

“If you mean should you answer yes, could I change anything about them? No, nor would I.” While Aragorn spoke, the valet began to gather his king’s clothing for the day. Aragorn sat and watched, talking on with his fingers steepled, tapping them idly. “If you mean should you answer yes, will it change my behavior? Likely not. However, your answer matters because it helps me to understand, not just you, but the rest of my citizens.”

The valet pressed his lips into a thin line, took a breath and turned to face King Elessar, who was still sitting topless before the windows looking out on the gardens. “Yes. They make me uncomfortable. A ruler should not display his defeats, nor should he present himself in such a state of disarray as to parade about without his shirt.”

“Before we continue, answer this: did my soldiers seem uncomfortable with my lack of shirt or my scars?”

“I suppose not,” the valet answered flatly.

“Precisely, they were not because, whether visible or not based upon the amount of clothing they wore, nearly every single one of them has their own.”

“But they are not -” the valet was cut off by Aragorn raising a hand to silence him.

“I am no different than they are. I am Dúnedan, Ranger of the North, first and foremost. Before I am King Elessar, I am a soldier. I will march out with my troops until I can no longer do so. Therefore, I will bear my scars visibly when I train should the weather and my comfort dictate. All can look upon their King as a man and see how he came to sit upon the throne.” 

When Aragorn fell silent, he strode to his wardrobe and pulled from it the green leather jacket and battered old boots. Then he found a plain shirt and breeches - the oldest and most threadbare he had - and walked to his washroom to bathe and dress for the day. He wore no crown that day. Upon his brow rested the Star of Elendil, and he wore a simple gray cloak upon which the Star of the Dúnedain sat beside the Elfstone.

[winterchimez]

tag game! 🎮

tagged by: @sungbeam @zzoguri (my loves 🥰🫶🏻)

you’re starring in a movie with the last person saved in your camera roll and the last song you listened to is the title. who/what is it?

AHDKEJEJ LISTEN. I HAVE A REASONABLE EXPLANATION ON WHY I SAVED DESPACITO CHANGMIN 😔😔😔 and paired with monster????? hell yes a dark angsty sexc changmin ✨

tagging: @cupidjyu @hanniluvi @stealanity @invuwrld @daisyvisions @heemingyu @kinouuu @etherealcheol-mp3 @justalildumpling

[pixiecaps]

btw if yall want spanish songs that r more latin rock indie and shit then there ya go

[altarofthedeep]

so I hit 400 followers a while back and was too busy to do anything for it so have this for now please 🥺

just need some hands on my hips to complete the look

[howling-medic]

Uuuuugh my heart 😭😭😭

I swear, I would die for that man. He is so wonderfully flawed, and gods, this is perfect. You hit the nail on the head - as per usual ❤️

*･༓˚✧ ❝𝐒𝐅𝐖 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭 - 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐫❞ ‧͙⁺˚༓˚✧ « SFW Alphabet »

Guess who's suddenly making a quick appearance again? It's me. Hope everyone likes this one (also this is my first time writing for Boromir on his own??) Also, although most of this alphabet is standard I realise I have replaced some of it overtime with my own. Nothing major, but the changes are as followed : C = Courtship (instead of cuddles), E = Effort (instead of ending), and T = Trinkets (instead of try).

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A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?) Physically being close to you and spending time with you are his two big ones, because why would he have a lover who he didn’t want to spend time with? It’s subtle at first, but eventually you notice that your schedules in Gondor work so perfectly well together. There’s a small break between meetings that he happens to be in as well, coming up to you with a smile before pressing a quick kiss to your lips. When asked he simply laughs, and says whoever has designed the days must simply recognise the love between the two of you (it’s him doing this, it’s almost always him).

In terms of physical affection he never gets overbearing, but does seem to have some kind of pathological need to greet you with a hug or kiss whenever he walks into a room with you in. It’s usually chaste, his lips simply grazing your forehead, but his eyes still shine with so much love and he’s grinning as he pulls away.

Boromir is a very naturally affectionate person, and he sees no shame in acknowledging his love for you. He is, however, understanding that not everyone is as affectionate as him - so if you don’t want as much acknowledgement/affection in public, he’ll respect your wishes. 

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?) Exceptional best friend, probably one of the most (if not the most) supportive of the men in Middle Earth. He’s a soldier, so he understands the seriousness of topics - how to treat people with tact. But he also is good at raising the mood, at making people see the hope in a dark situation. Having people laugh even when things seem to be falling apart. Also, he’s Faramir’s brother - he simply will be good at being emotionally supportive and validating of feelings. It just comes with the territory.

C = Courtship (How do they finally ask you out? What do they do in the days before?) Has a rather good facade of confidence. The key word there being facade. He’s determined to do it properly, catching you as you’re heading out for the day and asking you if ‘you’ll honour him with a meeting’. You smile as you see the way he lights up when you say ‘yes’ (and then the brief flash of terror in his eyes). Because Boromir doesn’t truly know what he’s doing. He knows how he feels about you, he has for a while, and he knows what he wants to do - to convey - he just doesn’t have the words for it.

Waiting for you, he wishes he had a silver-tongue like his brother, that he could accurately confess. But as you walk in, he barely needs to. The way he sits up, eyes shining with a smile (the blush across his face), makes it so obvious he’s in love with you. So obvious even you begin to realise, once he’s risen to greet you. Still, you say nothing as he greets you. You feel your own cheeks heat up as he confesses to you. There are times when he rushes, or repeats itself. But it’s sincere, genuine - a singing of your praises, and a gentle ask if you’ll accept his heart.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?) Yes. Boromir definitely wants to settle down - it’s part of why he fights so hard. For a home. For somewhere he can truly feel safe. But his brother is also a ranger, so he can accept if you need to be away and travel for a period of time - as long as you could come back to him. (A little piece of his heart always breaks off with you when you leave, but it mends as long as you return.) Also, regarding Finduilas, he knows how much living in happiness and where you want is important. He would not be the one to keep you in Minas Tirith.

Very good at removing dirt and dust from the house, not incredible at keeping it ‘tidy’. His desk is a mess, yet he somehow inexplicably knows where everything is. Sometimes chooses very odd places to put things (‘my sewing needles, they’re probably near the kitchen knives in the small container. Why?’) Decent at cooking - can be very good when he puts the day aside to make things for you.

E = Effort (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, everyday tasks?) Again, Boromir is the type of person to put as much effort as he feasibly can into everything he can. Dates are sometimes spontaneous, when your schedules happen to be clear and the weather is good enough to drag you outside, or around the streets of Minas Tirith (or to cuddle and read with you if not). Other times dates are planned in advance, a nice location or unique activity. As steward’s son, his marriage to you is probably an unofficial holiday (if he was steward, it would probably be an official one). It makes him smile, knowing that so many of the young couples he sees on that day and their smiles are because of the love the two of you share. It also makes it much easier for him to argue for the day off.

In terms of everyday tasks, he’s good at completing them - although it’s never to a perfect standard. From constant duties to attend and wanting to spend a little time with you he doesn’t always have the time to see to his more domestic tasks. Should that be the case he generally tries to send a servant up with his apologies.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?) Always expected that marriage would, eventually, be something he had to do. He could never have imagined he would be able to marry for love - to be able to marry you. He buys the ring quite quickly, only about a year into courtship, although it takes him longer to present it. There are moments before the proposal he feels he wants too, but the moment he does end up choosing is perfect.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?) Mixture with both of them. He’s certainly in tune with emotions (his and your own), and is neither afraid to cry in front of you or comfort you if you need it. Similarly, he’ll always look out for you - he’s not going to randomly roughhouse with you or do anything similar - but he also doesn’t see the point in treating you like you're made of glass. He will give you big hugs that, for a second, are accidentally quite tight. He will ask to spar with you, and then laugh when you hit him successfully with a sword.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like? What about cuddles?) I think I say this for all Tolkien characters, but he’s also a very tactile person. Will certainly hug you when he can. It’s a proper hug as well, fully enveloping you as he rests his head on yours (or the other way around). Definitely a cuddles person. Cannot get the armour off fast enough for him to cuddle you after a battle, to feel your heartbeat next to his and be reassured you’re alive. Generally the big spoon in bed, but should you ask he’s happy to switch roles.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?) Like with proposing, it happens quite early in the relationship. He means for it to be a large moment, a grand gesture. Instead it’s after a battle. The two of you finding each other - you’d just run into his arms and he could breathe knowing the blood wasn’t yours. In his arms, he’d whispered how much he loved you. Both of you stilled realising what he’d said, before you repeated it.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?) He does get jealous of people. Not horribly, he can behave himself, but it’s something that you notice. Generally more hover-y or protective after he’s jealous, staying closer to you with one of your hands in his. Faramir likes to tease him about it, which can often break his mood when he stops to laugh and realises what he’s doing.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?) Views kissing as very intimate, so isn’t always as liberal with them as some of the others are. A kiss in public will often be reserved to a gentle, almost ghost-touch on your hand at formal occasions. The number of times he's kissed you in public are few and far between, but always full of joy and emotion. The strength of his love for you outweighing almost anything else.

When in private, his kisses are full but not demanding. A hand gently cupping your face, with complete love and devotion in his eyes. Occasionally a kiss is simply pressed onto your form while cuddling, but it’s even rarer. Boromir enjoys kisses more as personal ones - a show of affection, but he does enjoy you peppering him with kisses. A soft touch while your in his arms will always make him smile.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?) Boromir is great around kids. He’s strong enough to lift them, which they always love, and is very willing to play with them and listen to them talk. Thought he’d have to be a father one day, so did take effort to make sure he was good with them.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?) Likes to lie with you in bed for as long as is socially acceptable. Perhaps a tiny bit longer. (Has been late to at least one meeting because he was tired and just didn’t want to leave your arms.) Generally both of you will get up around the same time, and he’ll either start making a drink or some breakfast. Occasionally he surprises you with breakfast in bed (does it very successfully as well, there’s about six different options that are all beautifully cooked).

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?) Tends to stay up later at nights talking to you. At first you can see Boromir scribbling away over some important document, but he’ll always be nearby you. Taking some strength in your company - in a way, you’re the reason he gets everything done so quickly, so he can spend more time with you. (You’re also the reason his resolve begins to crumble, but he digresses.) Once he's finished he’ll come directly beside you, and then you often talk with each other until one is too tired to continue. He does often carry you into bed.

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?) Boromir is open about most of his life stories because, as Captain of the White Tower, if he doesn’t tell you a number of his men wil volunteer. And he’d rather you hear his life story from him. The only thing that takes him longer to open up about is his personal life, his true opinions of Gondor’s fight and of his family. This comes more slowly, and when he truly trusts you. But it does prove his love for you yet again.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?) Okay, he did train to be a diplomat. He tends to be quicker to use harsh words or let his emotions slip than some men, but you always know there’s no malice behind it - just his frustration at his inability to help in this specific moment. Generally good at recognising when he needs to calm down, and he will give an apology before briefly leaving the situation. Is always very obviously guilty afterwards.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?) Pretty good at remembering things, both the big picture and some small details. I think it comes from him listening to Faramir so much when they were children, and remembering all the facts and stories. You’re important to him - and it will make you happy for him to remember things, therefore he does. Some details do slip his mind sometimes, but they’re rarely anything that’s actually important.

R = Remember (What is their favourite moment in your relationship?) When he finally proposes to you. There have been moments before, but the stars seem to align on that day. It had just been the two of you, on a date and laughing together. Your face had been illuminated by starlight and he’d realised he’d never loved someone this much before. That he’d never love someone as much as he would you. You didn’t even register he’d stopped laughing until he was on one knee in front of you, a ring box in his hand. He gets very emotional and almost chokes finishing the speech (his voice does break a few times) but you wait patiently. And he is the happiest man alive when you say yes.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?) Protective person. ‘Just let me come with you, please.’ ‘Are you okay?’ ‘Do you need anything?’ He is a certified hoverer, who has realised that and now pretends to look busy. Does a very similar thing to you as he does to Merry and Pippin. He will always try and be there for you, but if he cannot be then he wants you to be able to take care of yourself. Very patient and remarkably good teacher.

He’ll say he doesn’t need protection, or to be protected. And in a way he doesn’t - Boromir can handle himself. What he needs is more of a net, a wall that he can lean against and be sure of. For the days when he’s working too hard and everything is going wrong, something about you helps to bring him out of it. Some of the protection you end up offering him is from his own mind.

T = Trinkets (Do they give gifts to you? What kind of gifts do they give?) Not a massive, massive gifts person. A lot of them will be practical, although thoughtful. A new cloak with the softest lining you’ve ever felt, dyed in the colours of Gondor and with embroidery like a night sky. A new set of quills and an inkwell after you had a mishap with one a few days earlier. Occasionally he’ll get you something nicer, a commissioned necklace or bracelet that made him think of you, although he always blushes incredibly when he presents them to you.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?) To state the obvious of overworking himself. To state the second obvious, the feeling he shouldn’t need to ask for help. He knows you’ll always be there for him but - especially in the early stages of your relationship - he doesn’t want to intrude upon your help when he’s ‘sure’ he can deal with it himself.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?) Does want to look nice, both for you and for himself. As a public figure he always tries to keep some level of presentability - but he’d be lying if he said most of his nicer dressing up wasn’t because he wanted to see your reaction.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?) Yes. Boromir has spent most of his life fighting for various beliefs or ideals and they become a part of him (in a way). You are a part of him. Your love is a part of him. Yes, if you were gone he’d seem just as occupied as before - but in reality he’s trying to replace the bit of his heart he gave to you with work. And that won’t work.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.) Really good at hair maintenance. Including curly/wavy hair. Great at brushing it without making it hurt, and putting it in elaborate hairstyles. Always compliments it and - somehow - knows exactly what you did to make it that way.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?) Someone without duty, honour, and discipline. They’re all things that have simply been ingrained in him for so long that the lack of them would be too alien for him.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habit of theirs?) Goes to bed late, wakes up.. In the middle. As mentioned, he will lie with you for a long period of time. It’s only to be close to you, but he does truly enjoy your presence.

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Proposal: in the next mainstream Sherlock Holmes adaptation, Watson is the one with the big ego

"This is Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Watson."

"Haha, assistant. .......Assistant? I'll have you know I have an M.D., a PhD, OF-3 clearance, a CWA Gold Dagger for internationally bestselling creative nonfiction, and a gun."

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[howling-medic]

Excuse me??? Ma’am??? The clearer target??? Abso-fucking-lutely not! I torture the sons of Denethor enough! You aren’t allowed to kill them too!!

But in all seriousness, this is absolutely gorgeous, and I cannot wait to read it!

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Sauron has seen them through visions. Both when the palantir has shown him Gondor as a whole, the men placed in importance and the military, and when he has seen from Denethor’s own mind. There is a stronger presence of the one who, he assumes, is the older. Broader shouldered, with an expression that is slightly more grim. He reminds Sauron of the great commanders of old, yet not the lords. It was that by which Sauron tended to distinguish them, and the emotions they seemed to receive.

The elder was slightly more forceful - more listened too. There had been pride when the eldest one had been shown, followed by the panic of the enemy knowing. The forceful wrench away and shut down of the palantir. Denethor had not used it for weeks after that, even for the slightest probing of what the future could hold. The younger was seen less, a lot less, and the emotions were harder to understand. More mixed. Pride could be identified, but because Sauron had seen Denethor’s pride before, not because it was overwhelming. Yet he was curious about both.

Names came to him, a mixture of pushing for knowledge with the palantir and by asking. Heirs to the line of Stewards were not hard people to find by any stretch of the imagination, at least on surface level. He had names for the two as well, and titles. Boromir, Captain of the White Tower. Faramir, Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien. One so clearly above the other. Which made one the clearer target.

[yaekiss]

꩜ Room Content: GN! Reader x GN! Yan! Sydney the Faithful, no gendered terms used for reader or Sydney, nsfw bulleted point towards the end where reader tops and chokes Sydney, unhealthy relationship from Sydney, worshipping, lmk if I missed out anything ! ꩜ A/N: This is so all over the place my bad LOL anyways some quick thoughts on how yan!Sydney the Faithful would play out, I also have thoughts about how it'd be like once the relationship has corrupted Sydney into their Fallen development but those r thoughts for another day orz...

- Started out as something harmless and cute, you spent so much time with them and you're one of the nicest people they've met in school so far, you’re probably their first crush ever !

- And when you reciprocate their love confession, those euphoric firework feelings never really fizzle out

- As your relationship progresses, you become all they can think about, be it while stamping the overdue books during their morning library counter duties or during mass

- Their eyes wander to where you’re seated at the end of the pew, next to some other initiate. Maybe you’re talking to them, maybe you’re just quietly listening to Jordan, but neither stop a strange new emotion from bubbling up in them

- When they see Jordan push the bread into your mouth, something in them twists. They’re not sure if they want to be the one to gingerly press the bread onto your tongue or if they want you to be the one to do the same to them

- If you took Jordan’s place, would they be able to hold back from enveloping your fingers in their mouth? To stop themselves from savouring you as if you were holier than anything in the temple itself? Sydney has to shake to clear away the thoughts, which catches your eye and, heavens above, what wouldn’t they do to keep your gaze upon them for a second more?

- Also thinking about a Devotion meter that serves as something like Kylar's Jealousy meter

- But unlike Kylar, they're more self-assured in your love for them. If anything, the more you remain steadfast in your relationship with them when others try to steal your attention away, the faster their devotion accumulates. (It’ll be even worse if you had an angel transformation, what’s stopping them from believing you should be worshipped?) 

- Both Sirris and Sydney know about your living circumstances so it's not terribly difficult to convince their parent to let you stay over for a night or two when they come to pick Sydney up at the temple. Besides, Danube street and the orphanage are so close to each other, it’ll be no trouble at all!

- And if they take your hand into their clasped ones in the middle of the night, knelt at the edge of the bed while you’re asleep, feverishly praying for salvation for the both of you, surely you wouldn’t mind

- They find themselves rubbing at their holy pendant a lot more these days when they think about you. (When their thoughts stray into more inappropriate unholy territories, they fantasise about you wrapping the cord of their pendant around your hand to use it as leverage while you pound into them, the sensation of being choked by you might just send them to heaven ♡)

- Perhaps they need to bring you to the prayer room to fully show how much they need to worship you + + Devotion

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