when: the day before the gladiator primus for natalis napoleoni
note: :uwu:
This was the pattern he perpetuated, clinging to the idea that he was some intangible piece of Lysara ever since he'd drifted from the confines of Astoria. It was worse to consider the fact that the gladiator, however vain, had still managed to intrigue Theon from one fleeting conversation. The incubus was working; there was to be a special guest at Dior's match tomorrow and Theon was filtering around the arena, slipping through the confines of the ludis, and scoping out the taverns surrounding it. Workers and gladiators, cherished spectators and fans of those competing and the nobles attending, each would have even one modicum of information that could aid Theon in carrying out a successful contract.
A Sinarian was a tough contract to enact upon, ones stationed behind the glittering walls of a faraway utopia, a place many died attempting to besiege. A lucrative contract and a point of opportunity on Lysaran ground was all it took for Theon to accept, but he needed to gather the loose ends before the day was upon him.
Trailing the elvhen gladiator, Theon only slipped forward when Dior slowed down, "Miss me?" The tamed ego of a former prince still slipped forth and he grinned lazily, "I was curious as to what the prized gladiator of Lysara does to ensure a winning match especially since you've one coming up, right?" Theon often played this blissfully ignorant persona but there was often this apt cleverness which sparked in his gaze. "And don't say you're simply a natural."
pairing -> gamer!riki x beauty influencer!fem reader
warnings -> swearing, internet trolls, + more to be added
genre -> smau, fluff, humor, maybe mild angst
synopsis -> you hated gamers. riki hated ulzzang’s (except you). so after weeks of fighting to be the top streamer, (and riki’s poor attempts to charm you), he suggests to collaborate so you could both be number one. you tried to keep it professional. but the more time you spent producing content together, the more you realized just how much nishimura riki really meant to you.
status -> september 6 2024 - n/a
taglist 1 is closed. (55/55)
taglist 2 is open! (28/35)
profiles -> nintendo sponsors | diors angels
stream 001 ; who is nishiriki2005
stream 002 ; gamer stereotypes
stream 003 ; looks but no personality
stream 004 ; angel wings
stream 005 ; miss dr jart ambassador
stream 006 ; persistent guys
stream 007 ; persona
stream 008 ; mickey and minnie
stream 009 ; fulfilling
stream 010 ; i love you choi y/n!
stream 011 ; resurface
stream 012 ; second first date
stream 013 ; assurance
stream 014 ; not one sided
[fin.] stream 015 ; locked down
authors note - titles are constantly subject to change
suggestive, sexual tension, physical proximity, repressed desire
masterlist
you were standing with your arms crossed, looking out the window of the apartment living room. it was raining, and mingyu didn’t want you to drive home because, according to him, you weren’t a good driver.
“it’s not going to stop raining just because you want it to, y/n,” he said, amused, sitting on the couch.
you rolled your eyes at him. “well, then i’m going to take a shower and go to bed,” you said. “can i borrow some clothes?”
“grab anything you like,” he replied, unconcerned.
“anything?” you said excitedly, immediately running to his room.
“hey, wait,” he realized and got up to chase after you.
when he reached the room, you were already holding his favorite dior sweater. “anything but that, y/n!”
he tried to take it back, but you dodged him and ran into the bathroom.
“please, you know that one’s my favorite,” he pleaded, knocking on the bathroom door dramatically.
“i like it too, let me try it on,” you shouted from the other side of the door.
mingyu sighed, knowing you wouldn’t give in. “just don’t damage any of the threads.”
while you enjoyed your relaxing shower, mingyu prepared the bedding on the couch for you to sleep. when you came out of the bathroom, he was in the bedroom grabbing a pillow.
he was a bit dizzy and surprised to see you with your damp hair falling softly over your shoulders and your skin clean, without makeup, making you look even more radiant. the sweater he had “lent” you was oversized, covering half of your thighs. mingyu had seen you in many ways: messy, well-dressed, formal, but this time, you looked different.
he noticed you were wearing his perfume too, which left him even more disoriented. mingyu cleared his throat, afraid his voice might fail him if he said anything. he turned to the closet, pretending to be indifferent.
“i see it fits you,” he said, trying to sound nonchalant.
you smiled. “yeah… it fits and it’s warm,” you replied, sitting on the bed.
“i know, it’s mine…” he rolled his eyes, and you laughed, amused.
mingyu went to take a shower while you settled under the blankets, playing on your phone. when he came out of the bathroom, he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.
with a towel in hand, drying his hair, he looked at you, frozen. “what are you doing there?” he asked.
“i’m lying down,” you answered, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
“i can see that,” he retorted. “but the bedding is in the living room.”
“good night, then,” you forced a smile at him, leaving your phone on the bedside table and getting comfortable to sleep.
“you’re not getting out of there?” he crossed his arms. you shook your head.
“is this serious? you think you’re going to put me on the couch while you stay in the bed? that’s bold, even for you.”
“why not? it’s perfect logic. you’re the owner of the house, so who better to stay on the couch than the owner?” you countered, trying to keep a straight face.
he shook his head, laughing. “that’s not how it works. i’m the owner, and you’re the guest. you get the couch, and i sleep in the bed.”
“but i don’t want to stay in the living room. besides, it’s my right as a guest to have the bed!” you insisted, giving him a teasing look.
mingyu crossed his arms, clearly amused by the argument. “look, that’s not how things work. i’m not letting you have the bed while i take an uncomfortable couch. if someone’s going to sleep on the couch, it’s going to be you.”
“and what if i make a complaint to your mom?” you joked, knowing it would amuse him even more.
he laughed, but the determination was still in his eyes. “you wouldn’t do that. and even if you tried, i’d still take the bed. it’s my house, and you’ll have to listen to me.”
you exchanged defiant looks for a few moments until you decided to play your last card. “okay, then, if i sleep on the couch, you’ll have to wake up early and make breakfast for me.”
mingyu laughed, clearly impressed with your audacity. “you’re impossible, you know that? but fine, you win this time. enjoy the bed.”
“great!” you exclaimed, turning your back to him. “good luck with the couch, mingyu. i hope it’s comfortable!”
while mingyu tried to sleep on the couch, the comforting silence of the house was interrupted only by the sound of the rain. suddenly, he felt something soft and warm next to him. when he opened his eyes, he saw you lying beside him, snuggling up.
it turns out that when mingyu turned off the light in the bedroom and left, you remembered that you hate sleeping in his room. and the blame was on that darn tree across the street that cast a scary shadow on the window, especially when the wind blew.
you tried to sleep there, tried to cover your head. but the sound of the thunder outside wasn’t helping at all.
mingyu widened his eyes, confused and a bit dazed by the sudden closeness. “what are you doing here?” he asked, his voice faltering a little.
in a soft tone, you replied, “i couldn’t sleep.”
mingyu tried to keep the conversation going but was struggling to stay awake. “you… know you should… be in the bed, right? it’s more comfortable.”
you just murmured a “hmm” of agreement, while throwing your leg over him, relaxed. “go to sleep, mingyu,” you said, but your voice had a sleepy quality that betrayed your lack of focus. and of course, you wouldn’t admit you were terrified of that tree.
mingyu was aware of the warmth your presence radiated. you lay on his arm, the scent of your hair mixing with the perfume he’d noticed earlier, creating an enveloping and almost intoxicating sensation. the close contact was making him feel increasingly relaxed, and his resistance was quickly waning.
he continued to mumble incoherent things, trying to keep the conversation going, but the feeling of you being so close was making it hard for him to focus. “you really shouldn’t… be here,” he tried to say, but it was more of an observation than a real objection.
you just snuggled closer to him, the smell of your hair invading his senses and making him feel almost drunk with exhaustion and comfort. the warmth of your body and the way you fit so perfectly beside him ended up winning his internal struggle. mingyu let out a deep sigh, closing his eyes and finally giving in to sleep.
mingyu woke up occasionally during the night, his sleep interrupted by your restless movements beside him. every time he opened his eyes, the soft moonlight illuminated your face. you were lying there with a relaxed expression, but you kept shifting from side to side, as if you were dreaming about something intense.
every time you moved, the closeness between you seemed to increase. mingyu could feel your soft breath against his skin, and with each of your movements, his heart raced a little more. he didn’t know whether to laugh or despair, as it was a delicious torture that left him completely confused.
“why can’t you stay still?” he muttered to himself, trying to focus on anything other than your presence. each of your movements was like a call, and he felt an irresistible urge to pull you closer, but he fought against it.
eventually, during one of the moments he woke up, you were almost at the edge of the couch, your arms stretched out as you searched for a comfortable position. mingyu quickly turned to pull you back, his hand gently holding your waist as if afraid you might fall. the touch made his heart race, and he immediately cursed himself for not being able to resist.
“please,” he whispered, but his tone was more amused than annoyed. “could you stop moving? i’m trying to sleep here.”
you just mumbled something incoherent in response, still deep in sleep, and mingyu couldn't help but smile. he watched the way your hair fell across your face and how you snuggled a little closer to him, seeming more at ease.
but then, before he could relax again, you turned once more, almost throwing yourself over him, causing a wave of warmth to surge through his body. it was almost unbearable, and he had to stifle an involuntary groan. every move you made seemed to test him more and more, challenging his restraint.
"you're messing with me," he said in a half-playful, half-serious tone, closing his eyes and trying to ignore the growing warmth in his face. "just a little more, and i might end up doing something stupid."
with that, mingyu finally decided he needed some air. he quietly got up and went to the kitchen to drink a glass of water, trying to push away the images his mind kept creating. he leaned against the sink, taking deep breaths and wondering how the situation had escalated so much.
you felt him get up, and when you looked at the window, your heart froze again. at first, you thought he might have gone to the bedroom, but then you saw the kitchen light on.
mingyu was standing in the kitchen, a glass of water in hand, trying to calm his racing heart when he heard your sleepy and irritated voice coming from the sofa.
"hey, you woke me up," you complained, rubbing your eyes as you got up. the expression on your face was a mix of confusion and sleepiness, and he couldn't help but smile at the scene, finding it ironic since you hadn't even let him sleep.
before he could respond, you had already grabbed his wrist, pulling him back to the sofa. mingyu, still holding the glass, hesitated. "hey, wait! i'm still drinking!" he said, trying to balance the water as you dragged him back.
"forget that, let's sleep," you mumbled, clearly more focused on snuggling up again than paying attention to what you were doing. he found himself being guided back to the sofa, and as soon as you let go, he realized how close you were.
an involuntary laugh escaped his lips as you threw yourself back onto the sofa, settling in as if trying to fall back asleep immediately. the glass of water wobbled dangerously in his hand, and he wondered if he should just set it aside.
"you're so sleepy you don't even know what you're doing to me," mingyu commented, but his voice was low, as if afraid to wake you again.
"it doesn't matter," you replied, eyes still half-closed. "just go back to sleep."
he hesitated for a moment, but then decided to sit beside you, placing the glass on the nearby table. the sofa was small, and the closeness made his heart race again. you snuggled closer to him, as if seeking warmth, and he was left speechless, unsure whether to pull away or enjoy the moment.
"you can't just drag me like that and expect me to do nothing," he said, trying to keep the playful tone, but there was a hint of vulnerability in his voice. you just smiled at him, closing your eyes as you nestled more into his side.
"do what you want, mingyu," you said, and mingyu felt his heart race. but he shook his head to clear his thoughts.
mingyu remained silent for a moment, surprised by the carefree response you gave. he wondered if you were really aware of what you had said or if it was just the sleep talking for you.
"do what i want, huh?" he repeated quietly, as if considering the idea.
he sighed, knowing he was about to get himself into trouble if he kept thinking along those lines. "you really have no idea what you're asking of me, do you?" mingyu murmured to himself, but even so, he couldn't resist the urge to wrap his arm around you, pulling you closer.
the warmth of your body, the way you snuggled into him, everything felt so natural and comforting. mingyu closed his eyes, trying to ignore the confusing feelings that were surfacing. it was supposed to be just a rainy and uncomfortable night, but somehow, it had turned into something more.
"goodnight, y/n," he whispered, more to himself than to you, as he closed his eyes, finally accepting the comfort of your presence.
the night passed slowly, with the two of you asleep on the sofa, mingyu holding you in his arms, not wanting to let you go. when the sun began to rise, the first rays of light entered through the window, softly illuminating the room.
you woke up first, feeling the warm and cozy morning sun streaming in through the windows. determined to do something useful, you got up quietly so as not to wake mingyu, who was sleeping deeply. you carefully prepared breakfast, setting the table perfectly. when mingyu finally woke up and walked into the kitchen, his hair still messy, he stopped in surprise at the sight of the set table.
"i didn't know you were such an early bird," he commented with a smile as he approached the table.
you shot him a sidelong glance before letting out a sigh. "someone had to get up, since you couldn't settle down all night."
mingyu raised his eyebrows, clearly indignant. "me? you're the one who couldn't settle down! being on the sofa next to me like that… how did you expect me to sleep?"
you blushed slightly but kept your tone teasing. "oh, sure, it's my fault for being comfortable on the sofa. maybe you should learn to handle that better."
mingyu laughed, but there was a note of challenge in his eyes. "it's hard to handle when you're practically testing me all night."
"testing, huh?" you replied, pouring coffee for him.
"well, if you think you couldn't sleep because of me, imagine how i felt with you moving around all the time."
mingyu took a sip of coffee, laughing. "i didn't move that much. at least, i tried not to bother you."
"oh, tried not to bother me? you were the one who pulled me closer several times!" you retorted playfully.
"hey, i didn't have a choice. you were practically throwing yourself off the sofa with your movements!" mingyu responded, raising an eyebrow. "you think i had another option? should i have let you fall?"
you stared at him, one eyebrow raised. "maybe. or maybe you just need to learn to control yourself better."
mingyu took another sip of coffee, eyeing you with bright eyes. "or maybe you need to stop testing others so much."
you laughed, shaking your head. "seems like someone is having a hard time admitting they can't handle simple company on the sofa."
he leaned a little closer to you, a challenging expression on his face. "i'm just saying you make everything more complicated than it should be."
you crossed your arms, leaning slightly in response. "and i'm just saying that sounds more like your problem than mine."
mingyu laughed, shaking his head. after all, you two were always like this—childhood enemies who could never agree.
C O S M I C A N A K I N ও ݁.﹒ i'm karissa 𓇼 but better known as kari. 𝓈!her ┊ twenty ┊ latina ┊ straight ┊ 𝐚 𝐮 𝐭 𝐡 𝐨 𝐫 virgo sun aries moon capricorn rising 𓂃 ݁ ੭୧
. . . 𝐇𝐘𝐏𝐄𝐑-𝐅𝐈𝐗𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 !
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LOCATION: The Cemetery on Woodrow grounds
DATE: Sunday, September 4, 2005
TASK: Share a few words in honor of Richard.
Natalia was firmly a Chanel girl, through and through. But today, she found herself wearing a vintage black dress from Christian Dior that was hanging at the back of her closet. Her original choice of a chic yet respectable mid-length dress from Chanel's 2004 Fall line sat off to the side.
Richard gave her this dress. It was a present for her eighteenth birthday. "From the 1950s," he told her when she opened the large box it came in nearly a decade ago. "Part of the last few designs he made before he passed away in '57." It was enough to make her forget it wasn't a dress from her preferred designer.
Till this day, she couldn't tell if Richard had just confused the logos or simply didn't know who her favorite designer was. It didn't matter however because the dress was absolutely perfect. It was just what she felt was missing from her wardrobe. He had a knack for doing things like that — forgetting or mixing up details but making up for it in ways you couldn't even dream of. It felt right to wear the dress he gave her today.
--
Natalia stood behind the polished podium, her hair delicately styled with a black bow, the loose curls she painstakingly shaped cascading over her shoulders like a mourning shroud. As she addressed the somber crowd gathered at Richard's funeral, her voice carried the familiar composure you'd expect, but beneath her skin she felt anything but.
"It's not uncommon to hear Richard spoken of in glowing terms," she began, her words amplified by the microphone. "Not only was he a man born into a great life, but he actually did something with it."
Meaningful. She had wished she'd thought to write the word 'meaningful' after the word 'something'. Natalia's grip on her paper tightened but she carried on.
"If it weren't for Richard's boundless kindness and generosity, myself and many others wouldn't be where we are today. I could write a letter of gratitude the length of all of the books he has in his massive library combined, and it still wouldn't be enough to express just how grateful I am or impactful he's been in my life."
Reading the next portion of her eulogy, she couldn't help but think she should have done a better job transitioning from one topic to another. Fuck. She had to keep going.
"There's an endless list of reasons to find Richard impressive. He was a revered educator for one, as well as a tireless philanthropist, but what I've always found most impressive about him was his heart."
She paused, swallowing as she wondered if that was an insensitive choice given how Richard passed away. Goddammit, why was this the worst thing she's ever written in her life?
"He endured... unimaginable loss during his lifetime," Natalia proceeded. "But he never grew cold. In the midst of all of that pain, he somehow found resilience and chose to spend his days sharing his compassion with others."
Her fingers started to tremble. She gripped the paper she held tighter. Just finish this, she told herself. Please just finish this. She skipped a portion of her speech and went straight to the end.
"Though he retired many years ago, Richard never fails to teach. Even in death it seems. For if his life has taught me anything, it's to find the strength to carry on and do the best you can. He lived his life as a reminder that within each of us, there lies an invincible strength. That even in the depths of what seems like the darkest days of your life... a brighter one is just around the corner as long as you kept going."
Fuck, she hated this speech. When did her dress start to feel so tight? Could she not fit in it anymore?
"No one will leave a greater impact on me than Richard Woodrow. I can only hope, that for the rest of my life, however long or short it might be, that I can do something half as meaningful as he did with his."
With a subtle clenching of her fists, Natalia concluded her eulogy, folding the piece of paper in her hands and retreating to her seat among the wards. If anyone deserved the best from her, it was Richard. Unfortunately, she couldn't give that at all today. She even forgot to thank the crowd for being here — fuck!
Will you list your everyday makeup products pretty please!
These are the products I use most often! I didn’t list the exact products in my original post, because I do switch it up (especially with blushes and eyeshadows) quite frequently, depending on the time of day, season, and my overall outfit—but these are my most-used products for a very neutral, natural look.
Below is a recap of the make up used by Hung Vanngo on Jennifer at the 2024 Academy Awards (credit).
SKIN PREP:
Christian Dior Capture Totale Le Serum - £72.00
Christian Dior Capture Totale Eye Cream - £63.00
Christian Dior Capture Totale Face Cream - £90.00
Christian Dior Le Baume - £50.00
FACE:
Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in shade 2N Neutral - £48.00
Dior Forever Skin Correct in shade 1N Neutral - £31.00
Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-No-Powder in shade 2N Neutral - £34.00
Dior Glow Maximizer in shade Peachy - £36.00
Rouge Dior Blush in shade 225 Fard A Joues - £41.00
Dior Forever Natural Bronze in shade 04 Tan Bronze - £44.00
EYEBROWS:
Diorshow Brow Styler in shade 02 Chestnut - £29.00
Diorshow On Set Brow in shade 00 Universal - £28.00
EYES:
Diorshow 24H Stylo in shade 091 Matte Black - £24.00
Dior Backstage Eyeshadow Palette in shade 002 Smokey Essentials - £43.00
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara - £33.00
Like many professional men in Asia, Artem wears a touch of makeup par his typical work outfit, especially if you're the face of the company. Which Artem definitely is, he appears on media every time he finishes a case. A touch of powder for the flash cameras, a dab of hairspray to smooth out his hair. During the boomer era, it was considered fruity to even wear cologne to work, but times are different now. He almost never branches out from his favorites. He doesn't even shop in the boutiques anymore, he just replaces his stock using online shipping.
Virtue's Frizz Smoothing Spray is odorless, and helpfully lightweight for its medium-thick hair focused formula. Artem has a modestly thick mop on his head, and without just a bit of product, it'll lie annoyingly flat and frizzy, especially if its humid. He sprays it at the roots to give it lift.
He gets Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer in shade "2W1 Natural", which is for light skintones with warm undertones. It's a light-to-medium formula, perfect for covering up eyebags and smoothing out the face, but light enough to avoid looking like a patch of rubber. Oil-free means it's not gonna add extra shine to his Asian complexion, and he knows that SPF protection is vital for healthy skin. Most of his workday is spent in front of blue-screen monitors, so liquid products are best for avoiding a weird unnatural glare reflecting off your face.
Farmacy's Lip Balm is a forever staple in his pocket. He drinks so much coffee and not water, his lips are forever cracked and patchy. Without a good lip balm, he'd be peeling all over his chin and that's not proper for Stellis' youngest senior attorney. One swipe of this can last hours. It's flavorless and has only the mildest scent, so there's not a sticky smell right under his nose all day.
HERMÈS' Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée is on the subtle side of perfumes. It's piney and citrusy, reminicent of a sophisticated summer breeze. Most people describe it as an 'older gentleman's perfume', 'cause its decidedly not sugary or spicy or fun. But it's professional, and suits Artem's reserved personality.
Vyn didn't start wearing makeup daily until he moved to Stellis, but he had prior experience with wearing cosmetics for the public eye. When he saw that a) professional men of Asia like to wear makeup on the reg, and b) he looks good with the proper products, he made that effort to build up a boudoir of luxury beauty products. Unlike Artem, Vyn knows he looks especially beautiful and he likes to primp it juuuust a tad. Shopping for the proper products can be a struggle for white guy Vyn, because the more luxurious you go, the less inclusive they'll be. He's got a cool-toned complexion, fine hair, and dry skin, which is the opposite of Asia's target audience.
Vyn couldn't find proper designer hair products for his hair type, so he went down the line a bit to get BondiBoost's Hair Thickening Styling Spray, which is a more modestly priced brand and that secretly hurts Vyn's bougie soul. But he can't deny it works wonders on his very fine, very delicate hair. It's a texturing spray that clings to the roots to provide lift and volume. He also likes how its unscented, because he thinks most scented hair products smell like ass.
Speaking of bougie, La Mer's The Powder comes in a teeny pot and costs more than a week's worth of groceries. They market it as appropriate for everyone, but it's obvious that it's formulated best for people like Vyn; it has a radient finish to help combat dull dryness, it's not completely translucent and has the slightest pale cast, and smooths out the fine lines that drier skin gets. But its hefty price comes with quality for sure, and it does its job amazingly well.
Armani Beauty's Acqua di Gio isn't the only perfume he owns, but it's one of his favorites for work. It's long lasting and appropriately strong, but doesn't give off any one particular ingredient. It's best described as just "fresh", or "aquatic". Working with mentally ill patients means that he can't have any aggravating sensory distractions, so he applies just enough to make sure it's not gonna reach across the distance between a psychologist's chair and a patient's bed.
Givenchy's Rose Perfecto in "002 Vital Glow (transparent coral)" provides both color and hydration. It also contains the tingly plumping agent that swells your lips just a tad, which thin-lip Vyn appreciates. Not as tingly as many lip plumping products, it feels more like a subtle minty freshness than a dentist's numbing gel. He, unlike Artem, enjoys scented lip products and likes the floral smell it gives off, it reminds him of his garden.
Unlike the other three, Marius loves makeup for its artistry, and is not afraid to wear the colorful, or wild, or niche. Which is easier said than done because his PR team gets on his ass if he dares go to class in green eyeshadow or a chrome metallic lipstick. He might like to say that they can't tell him what to wear, but Marius is pious to his family, and doesn't dare destroy his own image in a way that might affect them, too.
He gets the Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in the more natural "Zero (Black)" than their "Perversion (Matte Blackest Black)", so he can pull off a more convincing 'thick lashline' look rather than full on goth. With some mascara and eyebrow pomade, Marius has popularized a famous 'casual bedroom eyes' moment. This pencil will stay on all day, whether its through the college grind or sweating it in the business conference room, so much it'll takes several swipes of a makeup remover to get it all off.
Dior's Dreamskin Fresh & Perfect Cushion is an infamously expensive liquid foundation, available in four shades. One of which fits Marius' spring/fall complexion. So this is his daily go-to, it's lightweight and evens out his skintone just enough, while providing lots of SPF to upkeep Marius' delicate richboy look for years to come. If he's got blemishes typical of any 20 y/o, this product also meshes well with any additional concealer without separating or curdling. Honestly, wearing something so luxurious is more for the PR than the foundation itself.
Ralph Lauren's Ralph's Club Parfum comes in a sexy opaque matte glass bottle reminicent of a whiskey flask. And its scent matches its ridiculous 'manly' marketing; it's woody and spicy with cardamom, patchouli, and the deep warmth of vetiver wood. It doesn't match Marius' general appearance and personality, that's for sure, but it matches his natural BO. 'Cause young Marius is surprisingly potent smelling, shall we say, and a deeper, spicier perfume goes best with him.
NARS' Afterglow Lip Balm caught Marius' eye just by its name, same with their 'Orgasm' blush palettes. It only gives the slightest bit of color, and it wears off pretty quickly, but that's exactly what Marius needs because colored lips tend to look too childlike on his baby face. So he keeps this in his pocket throughout the day to make sure his lips aren't dull and dry, but not rose pink like a porcelain doll, either.
Luke didn't start wearing most of his current products until MC came back into his life, and one day he looked into the mirror and noticed all those blemishes and acne scars and freaked out just a tiny bit. After googling "beginner makeup for men" for an afternoon, he got his hands on some skincare staples, and a cosmetic or two. Most are only for date nights, he doesn't wear concealer when undercover in the field, or investigating throughout the city. And if he's being honest, he doesn't particularly like having makeup on his face, it feels weird and kinda gross to him.
Lancôme's Full Coverage Concealer is full coverage, and by god will it cover up any bruises, dark shadows, healing cuts, scars, etc. Heck, even interviewing people while investigating goes over better if he's not walking around with a black eye, so this concealer was a great discovery for Luke. It's not just for his face, he applies it anywhere clothing can't cover, like hand-shaped bruises around his neck, or a purpling cut around his forearm.
Luke didn't start balming his lips until he started caring about looking more pretty for MC, so he picked up the boutique brand Drunk Elephant's Lippe Balm which contains all natural ingredients, and has no smell or color. He feels better knowing that the goop he's spreading all over his face doesn't contain any cheap, harsh chemicals, 'cause he may have a biology degree, but he has no idea how [insert chemical here] might affect topical skin. It helps that he doesn't have particularly dry lips, so the natural ingredients of this balm fit him just fine.
LANEIGE's Water Bank Blue Moisturizer is an Asia-orienting brand that focuses on oily/combination skin. This product is very lightweight, great for Luke's sweaty, active lifestyle so there's no clogged pores, and he enjoys its light scent, which is that 'vague luxury smell' which makes him feel like he's injecting a paycheck into his face. Growing up, he didn't even bother washing his face with soap most of the time, so this moisturizer has a lot of catching up to do.
Caudalie's Vinofresh Natural Aluminum-Free Deodorant is by far the only deodorant he's tried (or owns), but he still owns no cologne, so he had to get something better than supermarket Dove for Men if he wants to impress. This stick is a clear gel that won't leave those ugly white stains on his black shirts, and it moisturizes the skin, too, which is great for regulating sweat and oil. It's another all-natural product, which means it's not at superbly powerful as the synthetic ones, but it's healthier for the delicate underarm ecosystem.
✽ . ˚ &. 「 DAVIKA HOORNE. THIRTY-TWO. DEMI WOMAN. SHE/THEY. 」 THEODORA “THEO” SINCHAI occupies LEVEL EIGHT: #800. you'll know THE GEMINI is home if you hear lifted by CL blasting through their speakers. the principal ballerina has been living in wisteria for SIX MONTHS. since then they've built a reputation for being nurturing and evasive , typical for THE SOMEWHAT OBSESSED ARTIST.
penned by HECATE ( she/her , pst , 21+ )
[ ! ] WANTED CONNECTIONS
[ ! ] ESTABLISHED CONNECTIONS
NOTE : theo’s pronouns are she and they so please keep that in mind ! please don’t use only she and only they exclusively . my writing will be using both pronouns !
OVERVIEW .
STATS PAGE .
FULL NAME: theodora sinchai
NICKNAME(S) / ALIASES: theo
DOB: 06/10/1990
AGE: 32
ZODIAC: gemini
GENDER: demi woman
PRONOUNS: she/her/hers, they/them/theirs
ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: biromantic
SEXUAL ORIENTATION: bisexual
LANGUAGES: thai , dutch , english , french , spanish
AESTHETICS: highlighted passages , the smell before the rain , worn out pointe shoes , scattered polaroid pictures , the constant need to excel at your craft , a faint whiff of miss dior , sitting in a cafe with a good book , people watching
CHARACTER PARALLELS: lydia martin ( teen wolf ) , zatanna zatara ( dc comics ) , daphne blake ( scooby doo ) , freya mikaelson ( the originals )
BACKGROUND .
001. theodora sinchai is born in bellevue, washington to chayaphon “atlas” sinchai and rosalind laurent as the eldest of two children.
atlas craved stability. with an established career in finance, he was more than content to eventually settle down. rosalind was flighty. always looking for an adventure. and that’s how she meets atlas.
somehow the two ended up married with kids. maybe money had something to do with it. or it was love. either way, the sinchai family are by no means poor. and neither are the laurents. atlas is able to afford the stability he so desperately wanted for his family. rosalind on the other hand, quickly grew tired of suburban life in bellevue soon after her children were born. she never wanted to be around her children. often looking for excuses to jet off on a trip. growing up around that wasn’t easy. theo is more often than not under the care of their father or paternal grandparents.
002. at age 7, theo’s parents are told that she’s a ballet prodigy. they’ve got promise and it can only get better if they continue their training. and that’s what she decides to do. what does she know? she’s only 7 at the time and thoroughly enjoying ballet class.
things do change a little when her mother starts paying more attention to her. theo isn’t used to it. but it’s also comforting for her mother to want to spend time with them. at age 10, theo auditions for the joffrey ballet school’s new york city ballet summer intensive program. she’s accepted. no surprise there.
003. when her mother hears of this, theo is suddenly spending A LOT more time with her. and very focused on advancing her daughter’s dance career. it’s the most time theo’s spent with their mother in years.
at 15, her parents, namely her father, tells her and her sibling of their divorce. so theo slowly starts to fixate on her dancing. perfecting every move. becoming a soloist. landing the lead in productions. they don’t know it yet, but their mother uses their talent as an accessory. a way to say she “successfully raised” a prodigy.
at 18, she leaves for college. she works her ass of and gets accepted to juilliard for dance. and they’re ecstatic. again, can’t really narrow down why. is it the validation of being accepted into a competitive school for dance, no less? or maybe it’s because theo can finally get away from their mother? also possible.
004. at 22, theo auditions for different ballet companies. the royal ballet. new york city ballet. los angeles ballet. and eventually makes the decision to sign a contract with los angeles. ultimately making the decision to relocate. to no one’s surprise, she thrives. theo slowly moves up the ranks. principal dancer is in her sights. and at 27, it pays off . and most recently, theo decides to sign a lease with wistera , making the commute to work that much closer.
BACKGROUND TLDR ; mom friend mixed with the slightly obsessed artist trope . very focused on their craft and is determined to be the absolute best they can be. born and raised in washington but has relocated a couple times ( new york and then los angeles ) . has held the position of being principal ballerina for the los angeles ballet for five years now . recently engaged which is part of the reason why they moved to wisteria
PERSONALITY .
theo can come off as a little detached and analytical. she’s open-minded and cares about the truth and feel the need to understand what’s going on. but most of the time, people view her as patient, nurturing and objective. your typical mom friend who always has her shit together. and almost always willing to lend a helping hand.
HEADCANONS .
this section is a wip and will be updated when i think of more things ! <3
only responds to theo. please DO NOT call them theodora. they hardly ever introduce themselves as theodora
has a white persian cat named poppy
learned how to play chess at a young age. it was a fun way to bond with her grandparents and now sees it as a useful way to strategize
along with the joffrey ballet school’s summer intensive, theo has also trained at juilliard’s summer intensive program
if you ever hear banging coming from her floor, sorry. she’s just breaking in new pointe shoes
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only after a long period of darkness passed and he stood by the window watching the dazzlingly peaceful sky outside after removing the gauze over his eyes did he suddenly feel that something was missing from his side. — 全球高考 by 木苏里
Chapter : 001.
INTRODUCTION.
Greetings. The name's Louie Saffron but you can simply call me Louie. I'm twenty-three years old and that means I am legal. I am bilingual and usually speak in English and Bahasa Indonesia on timeline but I have huge interest in learning other languages as well. I have Capricorn as my zodiac sign, ENTP-T as my MBTI and I use any pronouns (preferably they/them but feminine term is okay).
FURTHER INFO.
I look like a shy person and hard to approach but actually very noisy especially when we have common interest. If you have any interest towards any topics, issues or anything you find interesting, please do not hesitate to hit me up on dm because I love to have some chit-chat or any detailed discussion. I like to share some trivias and fun (and not fun) facts with people too.
Chapter: 002.
BEFORE YOU FOLLOW
I have a lot of interest in chinese media
I like to do reading and watching thread so that makes my account became not spoiler free!.
Pretty heavy retweet when it comes to art, novel info and fanart. I don't really join any subtwt so you won't see me joining any discourse under the name of any fandom unless stated otherwise.
I am not a cpf so if you see me screaming about any cp in general or talk about them a little too much, please look away and believe me that it doesn't represent my entire personality.
DO NOT INTERACT IF
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NOTES
Please dm me if you need me to put any cw or tw in some topics that I might be a little bit ignorant to. I do put cw/tw on general sensitive topics.
Chapter: 003.
INTEREST
I like books, music, manhua/hwa, drama, musical, tea, tisane, arts, mythology, science, ocean, space, history and basically everything that caught my interest that day. I like Yi Yangqianxi, Chen Feiyu, Xu Minghao and Ding Chengxin! Casual enjoyer of kpop music (svt and pristin only) but I'm up to any recs!
# ETC...
CDRAMA: Reset (2022), You Are My Glory (2021), Hikaru No Go (2020), Evenight (2018), The Longest Day in Chang'an (2018)
DANMEI: 2ha, I Can Do It, QQGK, Mist, Little Mushroom, Fanservice Paradox, Thriller Trainee (basically unlimited flow and something with gaming elements but i read a lot of other genre as well)
DONGHUA: Ne Zha, All Saint Street, Luo Xiaohei, Link Click, Legend of Hei, The Island of Siliang, The King's Avatar
MANHUA: His Mark on Me, Indulged in Your Radiance, Private Devil Puppy, Pixiu's Bistro: No Way Out, Social Temperature, Your Distance, I Ship My Enemy x Me, Mr. Dior
Last Chapter
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