#easygoing and docile

[bearyyayay]

Okey I did some research and I don't know why but personally I think Tommy Angelo would be a Toyger cat

[muu-kun]

Meanwhile, if you can't give Muu this in a relationship, he doesn't want it. he wants to be that chihuahua, and he'll accept no less.

[pisceangirl666]

°•𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐒/𝐎•°

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐒/𝐎 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞. 𝐈𝐌𝐎.

𝑁𝑂𝑇𝐸: 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑦 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡, 𝑠𝑜 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑟𝑠!

𝑊𝐴𝑅𝑁𝐼𝑁𝐺𝑆: 𝑁𝑜𝑛𝑒.

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𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬:

Michael has seen plenty of impetuous and neglectful people in his life (One of them being his sister, whom he does not regret stabbing in the slightest) and seeks someone diligent and dutiful. He would be lying if he said he didn't admire those qualities. A person who is well aware of their responsibilities and sincere is something that would make Michael gain respect and a soft spot, even if a little, for them.

𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 (𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲/𝐒𝐭𝐮/𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲):

Ghostface has his priorities straight. The man enjoys toying with his victims and catching them off guard, though if he finds someone witty enough to have a comeback for all his taunts and is quick on their toes to keep up with his shenanigans energy, he will be instantly intrigued by them. Initially, his interest would be there just for the fact that he has finally found someone interesting and challenging enough, but later on, he'd be completely whipped. 

𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬:

The only form of love Jason has received in his life is from his mother, Pamela. He is naturally inclined towards people with a gentle demeanor and comforting aura. He requires someone considerate, who doesn't judge him and is able to provide him with the love and care he has always lacked. He doesn't care for anything else as long as they are a kind soul, and needless to say, he will reciprocate their love cordially. 

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫:

Hannibal has a clear set of requirements that he won't compromise on. You are free to blame it on his nature or age, but that's how he is. Whomsoever catches his attention needs to be smart, not necessarily cunning, but enough to share his tastes and understand him on a mental level. They MUST be respectful and well-mannered. He despises discourteous, ill-mannered, and unthoughtful people; he won't tolerate them. Apart from this, he also expects a certain level of honesty from them. After all, lying can also be considered rude in certain cases, can it not?

𝐁𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫:

Bo is a sucker for pretty faces, he won't deny the fact, but that doesn't mean having one gives someone the ticket to get away with anything; it's quite the opposite, actually. While Bo may get attracted to someone based on their appearance at first glance, he won't hesitate to hand them to Vincent or take matters into his own hands if they are disrespectful. Looks aside, he prefers someone with a more docile nature, not a pushover, simply calmer and more agreeable to avoid unnecessary clashes given his unstable and domineering personality. 

𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫:

Vincent is not picky when it comes to matters like these. If someone is genuinely nice and willing to accept him for who he is, that's more than enough for this man. Unlike his twin brother, he doesn't care for appearances but rather values the inner skills of an individual. He will be highly supportive of their hobbies, finding ways to incorporate activities that allow both of them to spend time together while doing what they love. 

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫:

Lester's childhood has been scarce from an attention perspective, not deliberately, but his older brothers had special needs that, by default, took his rightful share. He yearns for someone who listens to him and showers him with the love and attention he has lacked. He's drawn towards someone easygoing with an optimistic outlook and enjoys the little things in life like him. 

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞:

Brahms' human interaction is non-existent, so he is easily attached to whoever takes care of him (or rather, his doll), but yes, he is very much looking for someone loyal who wouldn't leave him no matter how dire the circumstances become and patient enough to bear his temper tantrums when he has them, which are more frequent that one would like to imagine since he gets grumpy over the most minuscule mistakes. 

𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔, ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑜𝑦𝑒𝑑!

[amf-studios]

Time for some classic yokai!

First up is the most recent one I've made, Monkappa!

Monkappa is based on a Kenmun, a species of monkey like kappa that are known for being incredibly docile, and even friendly and kind toward humans

Monkappa was initially treated as something of an outcast in the Kappa community. Being very traditional, kappa at the time didn't exactly take well to those who broke the "kappa mold"

Despite this, Monkappa was very kind hearted, and ended up befriending a nearby community of humans. While there, his competitive nature led him to learning martial arts, of which he had a natural talent for.

As years passed, Monkappa became something of a teacher for other yokai in the discipline, as well has taking in other kappa who had no other place to go. Slowly but surely making kappa as a species more open minded and receptive to change.

These days, he's very easygoing, often relaxing in onsen and meditating. Though he's always willing to spar with local yokai and even humans brave enough to challenge him.

Monkappa is an A rank of the Brave tripe. He is a water attribute with the soultimate "Go with the flow" where he cleanses all party members on the field of their inspiritments.

He also has a unique skill I'm calling "nameste" which reduces the effectiveness of debuffs while he's on the field.

Next up, is Weather Boy!

Weather boy is based on the Amefuri kozu, a rain spirit that takes the form of a mischievous little boy wearing an umbrella

Weather boy is a D rank of the heartful tribe. Obviously he's a water attribute, with the soultimate "Make it rain!" Which summons a raincloud to washout his opponents.

And finally, is Krabuto!

He's based on a Heiki-gana. A species of crab said to be possessed by the souls of slain samurai who met watery fates.

The irony of this is, because fisherman found crabs with shells resembling faces, and always throwing them back, this urban legend indirectly led to selective breeding that ALL crabs of this species look like this! XD

Krabuto is a C rank, water attribute of the brave tribe. His soultimate is "Crab Claw Cutter" where he uses his sword like claw to slash his opponents to ribbons.

Funnily enough, all three of these classic yokai are water related! XP hope you guys enjoy!

[imsatu]

About Rain ghoul

not really a hc as this is rather dumb, but i think rain could be the most powerful out of the ghouls

exhibit a. (i don’t have the clips but you probably know them, these are just examples of things we know)

he is called ‘the ass wobbler’ by copia, as he is the one that sets the pace and the rhythm of the songs

he’s the only one to talk in the ghovie (it doesn’t mean much but it makes me happy hehe)

he’s very in sync with the other ghouls (at least the other guitars), he does a sync bit with dew and phantom separately, but no other ghoul really does it (except for dew when he was bass, i’ll get to that later)

he’s usually in the middle of the stage, mountain too but the ghouls that are in fixed in place and unmovable make more of a curved line surrounding the stage, rain would be in the perfect middle

exhibit b.

dew’s siren in wits makes swiss go feral and it’s been theorized that maybe the guitar has a certain effect on him, so i think (in lore, obviously) the instruments are bound with a certain spell that affects the people and ghouls that listen to them. dew’s guitar, the fire/lead maybe has a spell that affects the ghouls, and keeps them docile and nice so they won’t attack the human fans, and the siren is to tame them. also, in watcher again we can see rain and phantom being in sync to the rhythm of the second guitar, maybe it has a spell to keep them in beat and synchronized, focused on the music

so what about rain? well, as copia said, he’s the one that maker *our* asses bounce, the water/bass is the one that has the spell that controls the minds of the humans, and manipulates us to sing and dance and love the music. as the spell is subjected to the position and to the instrument, now rain is the one in charge, as dew once was too. but why is he the most powerful? if you think about it, ghouls are already nice and easygoing, e.g. the end of the rituals, so the spells on the guitars are to prevent incidents (maybe nihil knows more about that), and also, there’s just like nine of them, not too many. the rituals are filled with thousands of fans, thousands of minds that the bass, the water ghoul, rain, is the one responsible for at each and every ritual

[gofishygo]

i had a thought about marine life cod something something sighhhh and now i wanna draw them. all of them.

the first thing i thought of was vampire squid!konig.... you get what i see right, or like, he could be some other (massive) squid

gaz reminds me of a nurse shark.. number one, they're cute and look sweet, number two they look awfully boopable🎀🎀 there's no number three but just look at pictures of them that's literally gaz

soap would be a ray maybe?? specifically a spotted eagle ray. he could be a narwhal too because they're silly <3

phantom jellyfish!ghost obviously!!!

i'm thinking price could be a whale, but i'm not sure what yet? i;m so indecisive... beluga!price or humpback whale!price, perhaps?

and nikolai is a pilot whale like are you joking

i have no ideas for the others yet sadly because i have a little pea brain, but ill probably come up with some things soon...

fellow anon, DRAW THEM . I LOVE MARINE LIFE COD AUS SO MUCH RRHHRHRHRHRHRHRHHRHRHRHRHHRHRHRHHRHRHRHRHRHHRHRHRHHRHRHRHH !!!!!!!!! please pleasep lease dra them if u have time ....... they give me brain juices... .. . .. .

yayaya !!!! konig could definetly be a vampire squid !! tbh ive always seen him as maybe under the octopoda order (mostly due to the insane amounts of cthulu nd octo konig in this fandom) but i can certainly see him as a vampire squid !!! he gives the vibes- generally trying to contain the power he has and not get unnecessary blood on his hands (vampire squids are detritivore) nd a lot less menacing than it seems . more of an avoidant personality as well !!

and YAYAYYYAYAYYA gas is definitely some type of less aggressive shark !!! honestly nurse shark matches him the best but i occasionally believe he is a catshark or epaulette , they're easygoing and docile (IF UNPROVOKED) and so so cutie patootie i project my fav sharks on him bc he is my fav character

and soap does give ray vibes, but hear me out : eel soap >!?!! especially variants that hunt via electricity (like him !! but he uses bombs that arent necessarily IEDs but SAME THING) and r super duper energetic a lot , but oh em gee,,,,,,, he would make such a good spotted eagle ray .....

ok we all agree on phantom jelly ghost its cannon guys he is literally the big mysterious jelly

and price , although i like to think of him as a great white (better dynamics w/ other characters), he honestly would match a lot of species of whale much better . i forgot the name of this species specifically , but i do believe it was some type of bleaked whale ?? they scar white from injuries over time, and have a long lifespan . most of them will turn white over their lifespan due to the injuries that they get, and i think that does go after price's military career and how his scars the events he's lived through have sort of become part of him (ghost could definitely be this species too now i think about it), and how he's lived past points where his allies have fallen .

OK NIK AS A PILOT WHALE . YEYSYYEYS THATS FUNNY AS FUCK HAIJASHFKFH

i would like to think that laswell would be some form of species of whale , maybe one that is intelligent and capable of many forms of mutalism relationships due to her being ... yknow .... insanely based ....

makarov would be an orca. highly intelligent, only realised to be extremely dangerous once studied. ganging up on every fucking fish in the world. capable of competing with other apex predators like great whites.

graves.... unpopular opinion, but he is a stonefish . sneaky bastard and incredibly fucking dangerous . but stupid looking and a silly skrumkle very much so .

nyways i am too tired to think but i will go to sleep dreaming of the 141 eating salmon tonight ......... thank u very mysterious but very lovely fishy anon ...........

[arohuacheng]

also hiiiiiii while i'm on the subject of "pei ming respects women actually" (<— that man provides for all his lovers when he's not there and is altogether very normal about things, just isn't interested in romantic relationships) can we talk about the whole "pei ming likes women who are softspoken and docile" thing. cause i know the narrative says it several times. but the most significant relationship that the narrative shows pei ming having in canon. is him and another fucking general in the middle of a war. somehow i don't associate xuan ji with words like softspoken or docile or even easygoing. and yet pei ming seems to have no problem hanging out with her... and very actively prefers her as a strong opponent rather than someone who gives up her own agency for his sake... my point here is that the narrative loves to just straight up fucking lie about pei ming. we're ostensibly in xie lian's head and i don't think he actually understands what's going on with pei ming sfjkgdf

[hikayunas]

i don't know if i've ever really brought up the specific animals that i associate with each promised blood girl, so i'm going to put them all in one place, for ease of access

(under a readmore though, because this unexpectedly got out of hand. oops.)

yuna -- amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica). generally the largest, bulkiest tiger, with very thick, sometimes messy-looking fur, which tends to be paler than other tigers'. yuna being an unusually small, scrawny amur tiger is a good fit for how she's also an unusually small and scrawny oni, and the shaggy, pale fur matches up with her long, ashy gray hair.

the amur tiger was also one of two tiger subspecies, along with the south china tiger, that inspired the boom of popularity of tigers and tiger imagery in japan, and were likely the inspirations behind tiger-dragon yin-yang taoist imagery, which is a direct inspiration for yuna herself and her relationship with juri.

hikaru -- shire horse. the largest breed of draft horse, and the largest breed of horse overall. traditionally used to haul carts and carriages around, and for other physically demanding labor, just as hikaru runs around practically as promised blood's workhorse.

they tend to be very easygoing; sometimes described as "eager-to-please", like a certain other horse. they're still very muscular, but not as bulked up as other breeds, like the ardennais or suffolk punch, and tend to look a bit more long and lanky while also being muscular and able to work plenty hard and do their jobs as needed.

ao -- banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina). a species of venomous sea snake, which has markings and colors that are strikingly similar to ao herself, with its faded blue scales, black stripes, and white belly and face. the banded sea krait has particularly potent venom, though it doesn't tend to bite -- they're particularly docile, not tending to bite unless rather harshly provoked or threatened.

there's even an old wives' tale that the banded sea krait's mouth is too small to properly bite a person, despite their venom, which is easily matched up with ao's reluctance to properly kill another person, and how she's viewed as too "innocent", "pure", or "weak" to bloody her axe and sink her fangs in, even when provoked or pushed around, like the other promised blood girls have, could, and will.

juri -- stereotypical, fire-breathing western dragon. dragons aren't real, of course, but there are lots of different reptile species that i pull from for juri, for both behavior and appearance -- a variety of lizards and crocodilians, mostly. the red-eyed crocodile skink (Tribolonotus gracilis) and taylor's anole (Anolis taylori) in particular feel very "juri", but more in appearance than behavior.

lakehurst does have a prominent dewlap, which is seen in a lot of lizard species -- mainly anoles and iguanas, and is used in both for both threat and courtship displays, primarily by males.

the bat of monzenbashi -- flying fox (genus Pteropus). the largest species of bats, and because of their very canine faces, also the most charismatic. flying foxes are sometimes regarded as the bullies of the bat world; picking on other bats in their colonies and commonly attempting to snatch pieces of fruit from another bat's mouth or claws, to the point where some bats will hide their faces in their wings when they're eating to avoid other bats seeing that they even have fruit to steal at all. similarly, the bat would pick on the weaker girls in her gang, and steal their hard-earned grief seeds under the pretense that it was "payment" for everything that she'd done for them to keep them safe.

more generally, for monzenbashi as a whole -- despite picking on each other and stealing food and sometimes routinely starting fights, flying foxes are still very social and need to have each other around. even the bats who are picked on routinely will, if separated, eagerly want to rejoin the rest of their colony as soon as they can. weaker bats will be desperate to come back to the rest and to not be left alone, even if returning to the colony means that the stronger bats will still pick on them. to the girls in it, monzenbashi was hell, but it meant protection from the whatever the hell was going on with tora and ryuu, even if that "protection" was sometimes dubious and more trouble than it was worth.

ranka -- common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). another bat, to match with the bat of monzenbashi herself, but also because it just works so well. common vampire bats are an excruciatingly social species -- one of, if not the most social of all bat species, when bats are already so incredibly social on their own. vampire bats rely on their fellow colony members to survive and will die without them. they must eat every single evening, or else they die. if a bat cannot go out to eat, or simply can't get its own food that night, it must resort to begging other bats, who could go out that night, to feed it, so that it doesn't die on its own. not relying on another, more capable bat spells death in vampire bat colonies, just like how ranka would cling to another, stronger bat that would keep her alive, because who knows what would happen to her if she didn't.

sakuya -- greyhound. the fastest dog breed, and bred nowadays almost exclusively for racing on tracks. they're thin and lean, but also very muscular, with especially powerful -- but also especially lanky -- hind legs. sakuya's cropped hoodie, also, feels reminiscent of the short vests that greyhounds will wear when running for quick and easy identification.

[thatndginger]

So I realized I totally forgot to describe the last three domestic dragons I made. I'm gonna rectify that now. The three are the Lightshear, Rosewing, and Duskfall Ranger. More info beneath the cut~

Lightshear - 29ft wingspan, 500lb, 14ft long, 4.5ft tall at shoulder Rosewing - 32ft wingspan, 550lb, 18ft long, 4.5 ft at shoulder Duskfall Ranger - 36ft wingspan, 600lb, 17ft long, 4ft at shoulder

The Lightshear is one of the smallest Riding-type dragons, but it's incredible maneuverability makes it a favorite amongst those living in the pillar mountains. While not the most striking of the dragon breeds, Lightshears are beautiful in their own way, with curling horns and white striped markings on bodies that can range from pale cream to dusty tan. These dragons tend to be easygoing and affectionate, known to follow their riders like a giant duckling on the ground. They have a unique roar that has been likened to a rumbling meow.

The Rosewing is perhaps the most ornate of the dragon breeds. They are popular among the wealthy and well-to-do because of their intricate wingspots, and there are breeders dedicated to maintaining specific patterns and shades in their Rosewings. In addition to their markings Rosewings also have a double pair of short head horns, and curved tail fins. These dragons tend to be more nervous and harder to control than other breeds, and require a strong will in their rider to avoid becoming anxious to the point of danger. This breed is best suited for shorter journeys in good weather, as they tire easily from sustained powered flight.

The Duskfall Ranger is one's choice of mount if they're looking for a sturdy mount with a good deal of endurance and self-sufficiency. These dragons were initially bred as mounts for the scout corps, who required mounts who could fly long distances with ease and think for themselves if their rider was occupied or distracted. With forward facing horns and a tail that ends in a bristle of spikes, the Duskfall is an intimidating dragon, but most are surprisingly docile and sweet. They are highly protective of their riders, however, so care should be taken when approaching a rider-dragon pair.

[presidentkamala]

I would LOVE to have a tiny flock of 3 ouessant sheep they seem so docile & easygoing and most importantly: funny

[objectbiologist]

about backpacks (care and behavior)

i've decided to start making posts like this to compile the notes and observations on singular object species, starting with backpacks.

this will go over their behaviors observed in the wild and under a modern pretense.

i'll be using liam as a primary example

backpacks are medium-sized, wider objects that tend to be taller than average (a little under two meters usually). despite their size, they have a docile and easygoing disposition, and are very prone to stress. they have a wide range of colors (natural and unnatural) and a wide variation in appearance. they typically have around one to three pockets excluding their back pocket, but some have been observed having more.

backpacks are very social and typically easy to get along with. they tend to have a caring and nurturing dispostion, though, like any living creature, possess a varying range of personalities. they have been seen carrying smaller objects in their pockets to help them get around. they have strong, stocky limbs and short fur and are capable of carrying heavy loads without much issue. they possess retractable claws and have a singular pawpad on their front and hind paws. (the reason for this is unknown but we suspect it might have to do with traction? they can be clumsy. may also contribute to stealth hunting).

they are omnivorous and have a preference for herbs, fruits and vegetables. they tend to forage, putting any food they find in their pockets for safekeeping and sharing with other objects they meet. in an urban or suburban setting, of course, there is no need for this, but backpacks have been seen storing food instinctively anyways.

we aren't completely sure what their head strap is for, but we believe it might help indicate their emotions and health status to other backpacks.

they do *not* like being picked up by their head strap. do not fucking do this please unless you want the shit scratched out of you. i'm speaking from experience. it's the equivalent picking up a cat by the ears for fucks sake. they prefer to be handled being picked up by the two straps on their back and like cats, this will make them go limp when done properly. this is because doing so releases serotonin and calms them down. probably an evolutionary leftover from how backpacks would carry their young in the wild (assuming their pockets were full as that was more convenient to do anyways so one can see why they would eventually stop doing this.)

they live in family units and very rarely live in small packs (called a school, fittingly enough. a school of backpacks lol). it's rare for a backpack to live alone, and they will typically live with at least one family member or a housemate. if a backpack lives alone they may have a pet that keeps them company.

[dollgram]

jun: 浅木美順

浅 - shallow, superficial, frivolous, wretched, shameful

木 - tree, wood

美 - beauty, beautiful

順 - obey, order, turn, right, docility, occasion

tadashi: 直樹良忠

直 - direct, honest, frank, straightforward, candid, easygoing, lighthearted, friendly, night duty, night watch, being on duty (in a factory), shift

樹 - timber, trees, wood, establish, set up

良 - good, pleasing, skilled

忠 - loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness

nobui: 松望信依

松 - pine tree

望 - ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect

信 - faith, truth, fidelity, trust

依 - reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to

yuuhiko: 藤金優彦

藤 - wisteria

金 - gold

優 - tenderness, excel, surpass, actor, superiority, gentleness

彦 - lad, boy (ancient)

additional comments:

tadashi's name sounds like the word for "correct", "justice" (tadashii - 正しい)

jun's "asa" part of the name reminds me of "morning", like the part of her name that's supposed to sound light and tender was replaced with a negative meaning. her name reminds me of june (considering that her birthday is in june)

feeling like yuuhiko might be from a noble family of sorts... he has an elegant handwriting too...

there's a pattern with everyone having references to trees in their surnames like in the original project

another similarity that i found is that 藤 (from yuuhiko's name) and 望 (from nobui's) both have 月 (moon)

i was told in replies that dollgram creator said on his other blog that tadashi's surname has another meaning if read in a certain way so i went and found it: «Fun fact: If written as 直キラ(naokira), their name can be read as "direct killer"»

i wanted to find any deep meaning in the nickname that jun gave to tadashi (naodashi) but idk, maybe it's that she removes the "kira" part

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[sunstone-smiles]

Hi! I was wondering if you could write something with lee! Clive (Clavell)? I was thinking maybe Juliana is well aware of the fact that Clive and Clavell are the same person, due to how painfully obvious it is. So she decides to mess with him to get him to loosen up and fit in a little more.

A/N: Hello Anon! Cute prompt! I’ve been wanting to write something for Clavell—*Ahem,* or Clive in this case, for a bit now so thanks for sending a request in! Also, thank you so much for your patience! I hope you enjoy!

Young at Heart

Series: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 

Characters: Juliana and Clive (AKA Clavell)

Word count: 1,415

Summary: To get Clive, or Clavell, to act less stiff, Juliana thinks up a playful method that can loosen him up. Enjoy!

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“Let’s see…” Juliana talks to herself while she glances at her Rotom phone. She walks along a path that’s bordered by a grassy route, where docile pokemon of Deerling, Lechonk, and Litleo wander. “So according to the map, the next Team Star base should be right around…”

“Ah, Juliana. Perfect timing.”

The girl looks up from her phone and notices another student approaching her. He’s attired in the academy’s gray winter blazer, paired with tangerine-colored academy shorts, usually worn in the summer, that don’t match whatsoever. The most prominent feature of all though is the student’s extravagant pompadour hair that swoops towards the clouds. This absurd outfit can only be one person in particular.

“Oh, Clive! Good to see you,” Juliana greets her Operation Starfall partner. “Since you’re here too, I assume the next Team Star base is just up ahead?”

“Your assumption would be correct,” Clive says a little too formally. He clears his throat. “I’ve already scoped out the perimeter. There’s one member standing at the front gate while the rest are waiting inside, so nothing different from the other base we’ve gone to. I also made sure that there were no unexpected traps laid out for us this time as well.”

“Wow, taking it extra seriously today, huh?”

“I don’t want to take any chances.” Clive pauses for a brief moment. “Although, I hope I’m not being too serious. I still like to stay easygoing like my fellow students,” he ends his sentence with both hands moving to slick the sides of his pompadour hair. 

Juliana lets out a quiet sigh to herself. Even though this is only the second Team Star base the two are heading towards, Director Clavell is still holding on to his silly Clive persona. It wasn’t hard for Juliana to figure out it was the Director the first time she saw the new “student.” When she questioned him, he would deny all relation to anyone named “Director Clavell” and insisted that she referred to him as “Clive.” Per his request, she went along with his act. She knows that his attempts to hide his appearance is his way of fitting in with his students. On top of this, he wants to find out the truth about Team Star when no one else will. She respects him for that.

Although sometimes the masked appearance becomes a bit too obstructive. Juliana wants to connect more with Director Clavell not Clive, but it’s difficult to do so when he keeps up the whole “fellow student” act. Despite this, she still knows Director Clavell is keeping a watchful eye when hints of his mature authority slip through the guise. His hands are usually positioned behind his back, his posture is rigid, and his gaze observes everything around him, just like he’s doing now. 

That settles it then. Before the next Team Star base, Juliana wants to have some fun with him. A game that can let the real Director Clavell shine through, even with the disguise on. Plus, letting loose could help his disguise become more convincing. She scans Clive up and down, focusing on his stiff posture. With this, she thinks up a strategy that she hopes will be effective. Clive had already searched for traps earlier, but now Juliana needs to lure him into one. 

“Well, if I’m being honest, Clive,” Juliana responds to his previous comment, “you do seem a little stiff.”

“Stiff?” Clive straightens up his spine on reflex. “How so?” he rolls his shoulders back and tries to act casual.

“You look a little tense, maybe even stressed,” Juliana lays it on thick, “Not very easygoing if you ask me.”

“I see,” Clive pushes up his purple rimmed glasses, slightly anxious due to his charade being put on the spot. “Do you have any suggestions then on how to prevent this stiffness?”

Juliana smiles. Now for the final piece for her disguise wavering puzzle. “As a matter of fact, I do!”

“Oh! That’s good to hear.” Clive watches as the girl casually approaches him. Juliana stops in front of his side. “So what exactly does this strategy consist of—AH!” Clive suddenly flinches when Juliana darts her hands under his blazer to tickle him as fast as a pokemon using quick attack.

“A tickle attack, of course!” Juliana exclaims.

Clive takes a small step back with Juliana’s fingers still locked onto his sides. A wobbly smile tugs at the corners of his mouth while he attempts to suppress the childish giggles bubbling in his throat. “T-Tickling is the strategy?” Clive tries to cover his twitchy smile behind a balled up hand, also turning his head away from the girl to hide his uncharacteristic expression.

“Yep! It’s a perfect method to get almost anyone smiling and to prevent stiffness!” the girl innocently beams while her fingers skitter across his sides and stomach. “So, do you feel loosened up yet?”

“I d-dohohon’t know,” Clive lets some giggles slip out, which allows the rest of the joyful laughter he was holding back to release like a pack of schoolchildren running outside to play. He’s been completely taken aback from the surprise barrage of tickles that he can’t think of a response as Clive, meaning the plan to see more of Director Clavell is working!

“Well, we can’t have that! Time to boost the attack power!” 

“Nohohow wahahait a sehehecohohond!” Clive takes another step back, then twists to the side to try and escape, but Juliana catches him by his lower ribs and scribbles her little hands into the fabric of his undershirt to reach the ticklish area. 

Clive yelps and squishes his arms to his sides, nearly toppling backwards. “Ohohohoh nohoho! Nohohot the rihihibs!” Immobilized by Juliana’s playful strategy, Clive curls himself up and slides to the ground. Juliana shifts herself to the side of him to keep her tiny fingers caught under his blazer, while Clive repositions himself as a rolled up ball of laughter in an attempt to ward off the tickles.

“Hehe, I didn’t think you would be this ticklish Director Cla—Er. I mean, Clive,” Juliana quickly corrects herself. Luckily for her, Clive was too preoccupied with trying to wriggle away from her fingers fluttering along his tummy that he didn’t notice.

“I fohohohorgot hohohow tihihihicklish I was tohohohoo!” Clive turns onto his side and tries to bury his silly expression in his chest, but Juliana can still see the bright smile on his face. 

Despite Director Clavell saying that he feels out of touch with his students, his own laugh is as giddy as a child’s, filled with little squeaks and carefree cheer. Juliana sees that this looser side of himself removes any worry of that disconnection with his students. She’s glad for that.

“Julianahahaha!’ Clive’s exclamation of laughter pulls the girl from her thoughts, “Nohoho more! Nohoho mohohore, plehehease!”

“Oh! Sorry!” Juliana reels back her hands towards her chest, like she has gotten in trouble. Clive leans his head back onto the dirt path, gulping down air that he had lost in the midst of Juliana’s game. He no longer looked as stiff as before, but Juliana fears that she may have “loosened” him up too much.

With worried eyes, she grabs both of his arms and pulls him forward so he can sit upright. “Are you alright Clive?” she leans on her knees.

He must have sensed her concern. Knowing that a student was in need of reassurance, Director Clavell looks up at her with a soft, comforting smile. 

“I’m fine,” he responds. “Please, don't worry. As a matter of fact, I feel much less stiff than I did before.”

“You…you do?” Juliana‘s voice quivers. She couldn’t tell if he was just saying that to make her feel better.

“I do,” he speaks with the mature clarity of an academy director. “Thank you.”

After observing his expression, Juliana notices the softness lingering on his face. It’s Director Clavell who was talking to her just now, not Clive. Her method really did help. 

“That’s a relief then,” she returns the soft smile. She then lends him a hand back to his feet.

“Now, what are we waiting for?” Juliana swivels to face the path ahead of her. “Look out Team star! Here comes the members of Operation Starfall!” she shouts enthusiastically. Juliana turns to see Clive’s newly relaxed appearance through his disguise. It’s clear to her that he feels more accepted, knowing he’s a part of a team with a caring student by his side.

[koboldinacathoodie]

So... I went through with the fight/flight/freeze/fawn alternative to omegaverse idea... obviously you should know what's below the cut. If you have any questions the inbox is open!

Intro

I like Omegaverse, but I'm not too big on the whole mpreg thing. Not only that, but omegaverse has also gotten kind of stale for me, so I've decided to take on the daunting challenge of trying to make something superior in lore and equally smutty.

Rut and Heat are interchangeable terms in this au, the only real difference being a distinction of sex assigned at birth. Overall, the symptoms of increased desire are the same, and the reactions to said desire only depend on the individual's dynamic. For the sake of simplicity, i'll use the term cycle or season instead of heat or rut.

Now, as you may know, the pack dynamic thing about wolves has largely been disproven. But you know what hasn't been disproven? The fear response! So instead of alphas, omegas, and betas, I have four dynamics!

Flights, Fights, Freezes, and Fawns are the new dynamics for this au, (names are subject to change) and while some personalities are different from the expected stereotypes of the dynamics, they usually fall into one of the four categories during their mating cycles. Flights are skittish during their cycles, Fights are unable to control themselves, Freezes tend to go quiet and often feign disinterest, and Fawns tend to resort to seducing and/or pleading their partner for relief. So without further ado, it's time to explain them in more detail!

Fights

The Fight dynamic, while often stereotyped as being extremely aggressive and territorial, are as levelheaded and easygoing as anyone else outside their mating cycles. During mating cycles however, they often struggle to control their unyielding arousal, and will even attack others in their lust-driven haze with little to no idea of what they're doing. It is unfortunately common enough to the point where leashes have become a household item among Fights and their mates, as Fights naturally don't want to run the risk of them forcing themselves onto their partner while unable to control themselves.

The defining trait of a Fight is their fangs, which have the unique ability to inject a potent aphrodisiac when the Fight bites their partner, but this aphrodisiac is only released when the Fight is in the midst of their cycle, which prevents awkwardness during any fights that result in biting. This aphrodisiac, though very powerful, is completely harmless.

Fights are naturally protective and assertive, and this behavior becomes especially amplified in a mate's presence. Fights are typically the most dominant of all the dynamics, with some exceptions, and are often the leaders of packs. Fights tend to be most dominant during their cycles, as their hormones are geared towards mating, and will often resort to fighting or fucking someone during their cycles.

In terms of their appearance, Fights have slightly larger than average canines, and sometimes bear markings which resemble scars, but these are actually birthmarks, and are often considered a sign of strength and beauty among their peers.

Flights

The Flight dynamic is the exact opposite of the Fight dynamic. Where the Fights are the most dominant and assertive of all dynamics, the Flights are the most timid and shy. While many are outgoing or even a little bold during everyday life, their cycles cause them to revert to a more docile, almost submissive state. This is especially true in the presence of their partner, who they instinctively rely on for protection during their most vulnerable state. Their hearing is especially sensitive, and it's not uncommon for Flights to get headaches from loud noises. Flights also have a tendency to chew things, usually a form of stress relief, and are very fond of sweet foods.

Flights have a tendency to react to any unwanted attention acquired during their mating cycle with running for the hills. They're naturally quite fast, and are known to flee at the drop of a hat. It's rare to see a Flight initiate courtship, but that doesn't necessarily mean they aren't interested. During their cycles, they become more docile and sensitive to touch, and should they have a mate, will rarely, if ever, separate from them willingly.

Where Fights release an aphrodisiac through their fangs, Flights do it through scent while in heat, and the smell can cause intense arousal in those susceptible to their pheromones. The aphrodisiac released from their scent isn't quite as potent, but it is still very potent nonetheless.

They can be distinguished from other dynamics through their fluffy ears, which bear a slightly wing-like shape due to the tufts along the side, as well as their tails, which bear a somewhat feather-like appearance even in non-avian species.

Freezes

The Freeze dynamic is, unsurprisingly, the calmest and most passive of all dynamics. Unlike Flights and Fights, who flee and intimidate those they aren't interested in, Freezes usually just ignore any unwanted advances, and have the added bonus of usually being immune to the aphrodisiacs from other dynamics. During their cycles, their body temperature lowers to the point where their body almost feels cold to the touch, and it's not uncommon for a Freeze to spend a majority of their cycle in the warm safety of their nest, often with their mate.

Freezes are often stereotyped as being emotionless, but nothing could be farther from the truth. They're just generally better at keeping a level head, and can keep calm even during the most stressful situations, a quality that many other dynamics find admirable. However, they can often be lethargic and somewhat withdrawn during their cycles, which causes them to avoid people and places in order to minimize interaction.

As mentioned before, Freezes are immune to the aphrodisiacs of Fights and Flights, but that's only when they're not in season. During their cycles, their bodies are vulnerable, and they are easily susceptible to the aphrodisiacs of other dynamics. They also lack an aphrodisiac of their own, so if a Freeze happens to have a mate, their only recourse is begging and seduction.

Freezes can be distinguished from other dynamics by the way their fur/scales/feathers seem to almost glisten in direct sunlight, as well as their claws, which hold an unusually rugged appearance akin to icicles.

Fawns

The Fawn dynamic is known for being the only dynamic that truly lives up to their stereotype, holding a distinctive playfulness that makes them popular among their peers. It is a commonly held belief that there is no such thing as an idle Fawn, as they almost always have some kind of energy, no matter how miniscule. Despite their high energy levels, they aren't necessarily the most active, and are usually more inclined to watch the world around them pass them by than anything else. They're generally quite friendly, and often have a lot of friends, which means they're always on the lookout for new companions, no matter their dynamic.

However, despite their charisma, Fawns often have the worst mating cycles of the bunch. Starting out rather manageable, the longer their cycle goes on without a partner, the more desperate and aroused they get, causing them to be reduced to an aroused, crying, pleading mess by the time their cycles are finished. As a result, it's not uncommon for a Fawn to be very clingy, especially during their mating cycles, and their cycles can make even the most stoic among them give in to their desires.

Fawns, while out of their mating cycles, have a unique ability to soothe or calm other dynamics with their purr. Whether it be a panicking Flight or a rampaging Fight, Fawns have a purr that is said to be one of the most relaxing sounds in the world to other dynamics.

Their fur is often described as looking "soft as a cloud", with a speckled pattern adorning their back resembling sunlight filtering through leaves, and their claws are the most blunt out of the dynamics.

Outro

Now, while there are only the main four dynamics, I won't say that there aren't other dynamics that are just a combination of two, or sometimes even all of them. It is possible for a child born from parents of one or two dynamics to present a different one, and it is also possible for a child to be born without a dynamic, but occurrences like the latter are often shunned by those who aren't as progressive and still believe in old stereotypes, as a dynamicless child is generally thought to be "lesser".

The mating seasons and the resulting symptoms last for a week or so, but can vary depending on the individual. During their cycles, a dynamic can have anywhere from a slight increase in desire to a constant need to fuck, but the most common symptoms are an increase in arousal and an increased libido.

I'm actually looking for alternative names for these dynamics if anyone is willing to help out, so please let me know if you have any ideas! Thanks for reading, and I'll try to get something out for actual content of this au soon!

[sansloii]

🙌 he's using both hands for Wynn

He never underestimated Nezumi…

… Not once…

Not when he was hired, not when he'd been tasked to be the bar singer's body guard, and certainly not when the shorter looked up at him time and time again seeking contact and comfort with a carefully crafted smile. He's never been told outright the finer details of how Nezumi had fared with his previous bodyguards ( or, rather, how the previous body guards had fared with Nezumi ), but being Nezumi's have given him plenty of insight as to what was expected of him — what he had to keep in mind. Most days, the singer was docile and maybe a little touchy. He teased Wynn, yes, but that was nothing the shifter couldn't handle. The same could be said for all of Nezumi's subtle advances — the lips brushed against the corner of his own, the palms pressed flat against his chest or abdomen, arms wrapped around one of his as the other purred out his want for attention.

Those days, he enjoyed. He relished them, honestly — even with Nezumi's "pick-apart" nature peppered in there among them.

Every now and then, though, a rather dfficult day would roll around and test him ( as it likely had tested others before him ). Oh — on days like those, days like this one, he's keenly reminded of why he doesn't take Nezumi's easygoing demeanor for granted.

For as easily as the singer offered the gentlest touch or a brush of his knuckles against skin, he could take it all away . The prelude to these switches, though subtle, is something he usually never missed… but this time is different. This time, he dropped his guard when allowing Nezumi to draw close, distracted by a message he'd gotten on his phone. Perhaps if he'd been looking up — been watching the other as he's supposed to — he would've noticed the intent in dark eyes as Nezumi closes the distance between them. He would've paid closer attention to the steps that brought them together, which were much too quick for the other's usual, casual saunter over to him for attention.

Most of all, he would've seen the hands that rose up just a little sooner than he did.. The bar singer's fingers wrap around his throat with intent and squeeze tight, earning a surprised little exhale ( what little of it he could force out ) from the shifter.

Almost immediately, his phone is long forgotten as his first free hand flies up to force its way ( and none too gently, either ) between the fingers of one of Nezumi's hands and the skin of his neck. Wynn then begins pulling those fingers back and without much effort, not so much that he'd break them but enough to where the only real pressure that was applied from that limb was from his thumb...

…and from there, the shifter moves quickly. His body twists and his remaining arm rises, if only to come down sharply and break Nezumi's grip. Pulled-back hand is released as well as he traps both hands against his side with his arm. When he pivots back into facing Nezumi — and thus, tugging the bar singer a bit closer — he does two more things. The first is him grabbing hold of both of Nezumi's wrists with his free hand; which is a bit of an awkward movement, admittedly, but it was necessary if he intended not to be choked again. The second, and more automatic of the two actions, is that same remaining arm darting out to grab Nezumi in the same manner by which he grabbed him — by his neck.

The shifter doesn't squeeze immediately but his grip is firm and unyieleding — enough to keep the shorter still, just in case. Wynn then fixes him with a less than pleased expression as he tilts his head.

“…There are much easier ways to get my attention.” he says slowly, “Ones that don't involve choking me.”

— and, on cue, the shifter tightens his hold on the singer's neck briefly. And his eyes drop to and rise from Nezumi's lips just as quickly.

“Are you going to try again if I let you go… or will I have to read the message I got after you calm down?”

grab 'em [ NOT ACCEPTING ] | @nezumivc103221

[snakeswagbracket]

Snake Swag Bracket Round 2

(Ball python top photo, Kenyan sand boa bottom photo)

Here we have two beloved snakes in the reptile pet trade facing off! The ball python (Python regius), with their sweet puppy dog eyes, very manageable size (they are the smallest of the African pythons!) and gentle, inquisitive disposition are typically listed as the most popular pet snake. They can also live remarkably long lives in captivity, often living to their 30s--although the oldest ball python, kept at the St. Louis Zoo, is estimated to be 62 years old! While not as popular as the ball python, the Kenyan sand boa (Gongylophis colubrinus) is quickly growing in popularity. They stay small, typically growing to 2-3 ft, and tend to be docile, easygoing snakes. In addition, like most boas, they're known for having terrific appetites, and their loveable worm-on-a-string expression has endeared them to reptile keepers around the world!