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Knowing our Arcanists 4: Dikke

Welcome to entry four of my series: "Knowing our Arcanists"! This is a series in which I introduce and tell the stories of our fellow characters in Reverse: 1999. For today's character we have: Dikke!

Ah one of the first characters hit by the yuri-beam that became very popular in the fandom for her being easily paired with other characters. Her character is pretty interesting, as being one of the vessels of justice and one of the oldest characters in the game. Just wish that her kit was as powerful as her canon, anyway lets get started!

Lady Dikke is a European arcanist coming from the middle ages, born on October 10th. She is the current magistrate and Supreme Chief of the Special Court, and is a very eccentric person who carries out justice in unconventional ways.

Her arcane skill involves an ancient Babylonian soul, who resides in the flaming sword "Justice" and is often depicted as a spiritual claw looming over Dikke's shoulder. While ferocious, it has been her guiding spirit when it comes to doing her job. She states that its sentient, being easily swayed by what it thinks is an injustice. Whether it'd be an action or some believed meaningless rumors, it will respond accordingly.

It can be assumed that this soul is likely based off of Babylonian King Hammurabi, as he is the creator of the law code that ultimately became the law code for others. The code, named after him, is one of the earliest, longest, and best-preserved legal texts made in the ancient Near East.

We don't know too much about Dikke as herself prior to her work, but when she grew older, she first became a chancellor in the (Medieval) Inquisition. Its power started to grow in Europe to carry out cases and trials in place of the secular courts, and when Dikke became bishop, it grew more powerful, gradually prevailing control over the courts and laws across the region.

The Inquisition also had some degree of control on handling the cases of arcanists, both innocent and guilty. While being viewed as cruel and abusive by some, it can't be doubted that it held a special place in the arcanum world. Dikke usually carried out some of these trials herself, providing justice for the guilty and giving mercy for those innocent.

Some time after the Black Death pandemic, Dikke visited one of the villages to investigate the death of a member of a church, conducting a long investigation that seemed unconventional but fully efficient to be able to reach a conclusion.

She found that all the townspeople (including the church) were guilty, as multiple factors led to the death of the church member and the case was silenced further before her arrival. However she carried out no punishment.

At some point, she went to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pamiers in France, and became a magistrate and Supreme Chief of the Special Court there. During this time, she became in charge of conducting retrials of temporal court cases, to prevent wrongful convictions.

She used this to her advantage, as her control of this aspect led to many innocent arcanists to be saved from the witch hunts carried out by humans.

Dikke can be described as a very straightforward and active character, always making it a point to be fair and to be truthful. She never really lies, and continuously works towards carrying out the justice that guides her in every step she makes. Dikke is very insistent on it, and is often reluctant when it comes to accepting a position of power due to its connection with greed.

Despite these, she's not a stone cold person. She'll occasionally have a drink, make a humorous jab about the corrupt and the guilty, and enjoys quiet nights when the day ends with her goals fulfilled.

Dikke's belief in justice aligns with her layered empathy, but she is in no way to consider making an exception. She even tells herself that if she were to carry out an injustice that she too must deserve punishment. No guilty person can escape the blade of justice, neither will the wealthy and the powerful. Dikke will make sure of that.

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Go for his brother part 2

Part 1 here

Part 3 here

username1 DOUBLE BETRAYAL 😭

↳username2 wdym bro wtf Arthur is just getting his karma, he CHEATED on Y/n with her best friend

↳username2 and Y/n only got with his brother after the breakup

username3 It's so crazy to me how not long ago Y/n was with Arthur at Charles' race and we could see them all lovey dovey and now she's with Charles 💀

username4 I hope they actually like each other and it's not just something Y/n schemed to get back at Arthur

↳username5 And even if it is, so what? Both Leclercs deserve this if she's doing it for the sake of revenge

username4 What did Charles ever do to you 😭 he's a literal pookie

username6 I am BEGGING to find out Arthur's reaction

username7 I wanna see this on Drive To Survive lmao

↳username8 The most interesting thing in the whole season lol

username9 Exactly! Men driving in circles? Nah, fuck that, give me family drama

yourusername The Art & The Artist

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charles_leclerc I took way more than these 2 pictures, should post them all

↳yourusername some would get me banned🤭

username1 MY OH MY

username2 What did she say 😐

username3 I'm jealous but haven't decided if I want him or her

username4 Arthur better not read this comment section (I hope he will)

francisca.cgomes Thanks for blessing my eyes 🫶

↳yourusername You're welcome bestie🫶

username4 it's so nice to see Y/n found a friend who won't steal her bf

username5 You can't be sure, it's Charles Leclerc we're talking about. You think he wouldn't go for his best friends' girlfriend who is now his own girlfriends' best friend after pulling what he's just pulled?

username4 ngl girl I got lost in whatever you're saying

yoursister In your iconic girl era ❤️

↳yourusername I slayed didn't I 💅

username6 Honestly guys I believe it's not just a revenge scheme

↳username5 What makes you think that?

username6 Given these pictures and the pictures from the gossip page they look pretty much happy to me, too happy for it to be fake

username5 Whatever you say, we'll see. They have to get tired of pretending one day

exbestfriend Glowing ✨🩷

↳yourusername 😐

↳francisca.cgomes 😐

↳yoursister 😐

↳charles_leclerc 😐

↳pierregasly 😐

↳georgerussell63 😐

↳carmenmmundt 😐

↳alex_albon 😐

↳lilymhe 😐

username7 Y/N AND HER COMMENT SECTION ARE ICONIC 😭

↳username8 I can't stop imagining them having a gc and she sent a screenshot of her ex best friend's comment like "you know what to do, guys" 🤣

username9 I just know Arthur is screaming crying throwing up because LOOK AT WHAT HE LOST

username10 Lol who's next? Toto Wolff?

arthur_leclerc My favorite love story is ours ❤️

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exbestfriend So happy we found each other ❤️❤️

username1 💀

username2 Alright they both have the audacity

username3 your love story is cheating on Y/n lmao

username4 Imagine they have a kid one day who'll ask mom dad how did you meet lol

↳username3 I'd be EMBARRASSED

username5 They deserve each other tbh

username6 Hey but... What if this pic and Y/n's pics were taken on the same day...

↳username7 wdym

username6 Arthur wanted to keep and eye on his ex and his brother from afar 😭

username7 it's terrible but possibly true lmao

exbestfriend I'm so sick of people judging us

↳username2 That's what you deserve, the both of you

↳username4 when actions have consequences:😮

yourusername Back at the paddock ❤️

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username1 At least she didn't downgrade right?

yoursister You guys look so good together

↳yourusername Thank you 🫶 ily

↳charles_leclerc Yes we do 😊

↳username2 Y/s/n never commented anything like this when Y/n used to post with Arthur😭

lilymhe It was nice catching up with you when the boys were playing

↳yourusername maybe next time you and Alex could come over so the boys can play some video games together

username3 Pls they're just two single mothers bonding over their toddlers being besties😭

username4 I NEED TO KNOW IF ARTHUR WAS THERE

↳username5 You crazy? Ofc he wouldn't have come, he's too scared of confrontation

username4 Okay but then what if one day Y/n and Charles get married? Will Arthur just skip his brother's wedding?

username5 I think some time will pass before Charles decides to settle down. And not with Y/n, that's for sure

username6 Why not? Y/n makes a much better couple with Charles than she did with Arthur

username5 Charles would never take her seriously lol she dated his brother, Charles is just having fun with her while letting her have her moment

arthur_leclerc Are you wearing the dress you wore on our first date?

↳username2 SHE'S WHAT?????

↳username3 wtf are u doing here

↳yourusername Maybe...

username4 Mother keeps slaying 😭👏

username7 I aspire to be like Y/n fr

alex_albon Lily said we should have a double date

↳yourusername Let's do it then @/lilymhe @/charles_leclerc when and where

arthur_leclerc I just wonder when will you get bored of this

↳yourusername Bored of what exactly? Going to races? You know I've always enjoyed looking at cars go vroooom

arthur_leclerc You know what I mean

arthur_leclerc Of pretending to like Charles just to prove me some delusional point

yourusername You really think I'd waste my energy on that? It's a funny coincidence indeed, but I do like him actually

arthur_leclerc Mhm sure I give you maybe 6 months more, can't keep pretending forever

charles_leclerc A family gathering & the morning after

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username1 OH GREAT HEAVENS

pierregasly Now that's something none of us expected

↳username2 bro speaking facts

username3 They said fuck you Arthur you'll get a proof we're not pretending😭

username4 Well at least the family already knew her

↳username5 Pascale liked Y/n so much she said girl you have my blessing no matter which one u marry

username3 Guys do you think Arthur was there? You know, it's a family gathering, so he had to be there, right?

alex_albon Charles settling down wasn't on my bingo card this year

↳lilymhe Neither was it on mine but I love it

francisca.cgomes Girl you realize there's no going back now? 😂

↳yourusername I hope so😜🫶

arthur_leclerc I still can't believe how disrespectful you both are

↳charles_leclerc Look who's speaking of being disrespectful

↳yourusername stfu arthur maman literally had to kick you out of the party

username3 The way it used to be "Thurthur" and now it's "stfu arthur" 😶

username2 at least the "maman" is the same right

username5 I feel like Pascale likes Y/n more than she likes Arthur

username7 wtf guys PASCALE HAD TO KICK ARTHUR OUT OF THE PARTY 😭😭

↳username8 That's crazy, imagine how's the wedding gonna look like

carlossainz55 Getting engaged after a few weeks? Is she pregnant?😂

↳username9 Not funny

username10 Chill that's just millennial humour from back when pregnancy outside marriage was a disgrace

↳charles_leclerc We've known each other long enough to make this decision 🫢

carlossainz55 Valid point

arthur_leclerc But for majority of this time she was my girlfriend

charles_leclerc On which you cheated

arthur_leclerc @/yourusername did you use me just to get to Charles? Was it your plan from the beginning?

↳yourusername Sure because I have nothing else to do lmao

↳yourusername We've talked about it yesterday arthur, don't start again

arthur_leclerc I just still can't believe Charles would do something like that to me

yourusername And half a year ago I believed you wouldn't have ever cheated on me

charles_leclerc I said it yesterday and I'll say it again, Arthur I will always love you as a brother, but you messed up big time, you can't be mad at us

[hotchgirlsummer]

There’s barley people on this app that make good bimbo reader! You are amazing!! Could u do one where she goes to his office for lunch and after they eat she gets sleepy so he lays her on his couch to nap and she’s like “so sleepy”

summary ⤷ There's nothing more one looks forward after lunch than napping with the love of their life.

pairing ⤷ aaron hotchner x fem!bimbo!reader

warnings ⤷ nothing but fluff! maybe some heart to heart talk?

word count ⤷ 1.6k words

a/n ⤷ no cause you are so sweet 🥺🥺🥺🥺 this took a long while to get done as february was a busy month for me. hopefully you like it!also!! to get back in the habit of writing, drabble requests are open! ☺️

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"Your food delivery's here!" Y/N giggled cheerfully as she opened Aaron's office door but her cheery expression was halted when she noticed that Dave and Emily were also in the room as they were previously discussing important; she looked at the other two agents and shot them a sympathetic look, "I'm sorry I didn't get you guys anything, can I make it up next time? Did you guys like the chocolate mousse or the cupcakes that I brought last time?"

"i liked both, I do have a craving for your chocolate mousse," Came Emily's immediate and well-thought of reply, which earned her smirking looks from the two men, "What? Y/N's a great baker and I love all of her treats."

"Aw, you're too sweet to me, Em," Cooed the younger woman and hurriedly hugged the noirette tight, "I'll bring some next time I visit here, kay?"

"As much as Emily and I would love to chat more with you, I believe there's a certain commander of ours who'll get grumpy if he doesn't ear his lunch," Rossi remarked as he took note of the rather tight-lipped expression that Hotch was wearing; Emily smirked as well once she broke off the hug and took a good look at their unit chief, "You're right, Rossi. It seems like they might even need to be put down for a nap."

Y/N waited until the two were out of the room before placing the lunch bag on his desk, making way to where Aaron was and sat comfortably on his lap, lacing her arms around his neck as she wondered, "Did you guys get a new team member?"

"What makes you say that, sweetheart?" Aaron questioned back as he busied himself with stroking her cheek as he kissed her nose before landing a sweet kiss on her lips.

"Dave was talking about a commander, do you have an army teammate?" Her cute head tilt made it hard for the unit chief to explain what Rossi really meant. Instead, he went along with her understanding by agreeing, "No, sweetheart. But wanna know a secret?"

Her cute gasp as she nodded excitedly, prompted him to reveal, "Sometime I don't really understand what Dave says. We all just go with what he says and make him think he's making sense."

Smacking his shoulder slightly, she reprimanded him, "That's mean, Aar. You be nice to Dave! Or else he won't make me anymore of his delicious lasagna." Leaning forward to press a kiss on her glossed up pout and chuckles at her, "Well don't worry, I will cook all the meals you will ever crave for."

"You are a great cook," She pondered for a bit before her eyes drifted over to the lunch bag she had carried with her, perking up in excitement as she remembers, "Oh! I brought you lunch! I made a it all healthy like you want, with produce, filer, and gains!"

As she was opening the covers of the tupperware, Hotch nodded to himself as he understood better what she was trying to convey, "Protein, fibre, and grains," He listed as he saw the chicken, eggs, banana, grapes, and some nuts. "You didn't have to go through all this trouble, sweetheart," He said, with a voice full of love as he placed a chaste kiss on her cheek.

Shaking her head as if what he said was absurd and lifting the forkful of food by his mouth, cupping her free hand underneath the fork in case some food fell off, "But I really wanted to see you, and I knew you didn't pack any lunch with you. Plus, you always cook for me and I wanted to return the favor, you know?"

Taking the bite she had prepared for him, he hummed appreciatingly as he smiled up at her, "I'll forever be grateful for this, sweetheart. It's been a while since I had a pretty girl bring and feed me lunch."

Giggling as she scooped some of the eggs and brought it to her mouth, "Just say the word and I can make this an everyday arrangement! Oh, would you need a personal assistant, Aar?"

"And no, I don't think I need one. Besides, I'd love it more if you busied yourself with your designs, sweet."

"Oh! Speaking of my designs, I worked on more today! I came up with this dress that comes down mid thigh and it has this Venus cut on the shoulders. Though for a while I struggled because I wasn't sure if I wanted the design to be simple sparkles to look like stars or have like embroidered flowers on it," It was apparent on her satisfied smile as she fed him more chicken that she was immensely proud of the result, "Can't wait to show you what it looks like once I've made it!"

"I can't wait to see it either. Maybe you can give me a fashion show hm?" Rubbing her back to settle her pent up excitement.

"Well maybe not right away, I have these shoes in mind that I wanna buy that will tie up the whole look."

As he was fed another bite, Aaron felt around for his wallet before speaking, "Why don't you take my card when you buy it?" Scoffing in mock offense, she shook her head and feed him another spoonful as if to silence him from making more silly suggestions, "Well excuse me for wanting to use my hard-earned money. You can't be the only one who will do all the spoiling of me. Or for me," She pouts as she looked up at him, "You do know what I mean, right?"

"I always do, sweetheart," He reassures which brings out a bright, toothy smile from her.

From there on out, Hotch filled her up on what the latest happenings within the team are — he of course left out the gruesome details of the cases are, but instead what the latest life updates of team members. And in return, she shared memorable interactions with her customers.

While he was recalling how Spencer pulled a prank on Derek with the help of Blake, Hotch's keen eye noticed that Y/N was scooping eggs but instead of feeding it to him, she fed it to herself.

"Hey! I thought those eggs were for me?" He jokingly scolded her when the bite of eggs went to her; as if to make up for it she gave him a big serving of the eggs before answering his question, "Well it's because I had such a busy day, Aar! I cleaned the apartment, cooked food, and I worked on some more designs!" She laid her head on his shoulder as she passed the fork to him — which allowed the unit chief to this time feed for himself as he noticed that the exhaustion of her day's activities was catching up on Y/N. "So ready for a nap, Aar."

"Yeah? Your tummy's all full so you're ready for a nap now?" While his voice was teasing her , Y/N did not register it as such and instead took it as concern for her well-being. Snuggling further into his neck while her hand busied itself by rubbing his chest lovingly, spreading warmth on his entire being.

"Can I go lay on your chest? Wanna stay with you while I nap," She was a hundred percent sure that he would give in but Hotch knew that if she did let him lay on him like this that one, work that needed to be done that day would not get accomplished which means more time not spent with Y/N and Jack. And second, it would be likely that a team member will barge in and poke at him for letting his guard down.

Against his will, he shook his head as he lifted her body in his strong arms — he smiled to himself upon feeling her snuggle close — and laid her on his office couch, he draped her with the soft, faux fur blanket her purchased after her first visit into his office and she made some comment about what will keep him warm while he works and she was not there to snuggle him.

"I won't take more than two hours and then we're out of here, okay?"

"Mmkay, I'm just gonna nap here, Aarbear. Wake me up when it's time for us to go, okay?" She immediately nuzzled herself into the blanket, leaning against his soft lips when he pecked her cheek softly.

"Sleep well, sweetheart," He muttered softly before promptly returning back to his desk; now motivated more than ever to brisk through this mountain of paperwork if he had any desire of spending his time with her and Jack for the evening like they had originally planned.

It wasn't until twenty minutes in when he had the expected visitor that took place in the form of Derek Morgan. Polite knocks followed by him entering the office, the Chicago native smirked as he spotted the sleeping form of his boss' girlfriend. "I see you got yourself a sleeping beauty," He remarked as he placed the files on the desk.

"Don't worry, I'll wake her up with a kiss before we leave," Hotch joked as he thanked him for the files he got accomplished. Taken aback with how he cracked a joke on his own, Derek replicated his chuckle and said, "Honestly though, Hotch, she's really good for you."

Putting the pen down as he took in his words and stared lovingly at her, "Not only that, but I she is the one for me, Morgan."

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oh, so many ideas so little energy and time,,, so ummmmm authors feel free to take a spin if you find something u like <3!!!!

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1.) inspired by Loving you is beautiful (darkfic) by @rippersz — wherein reader learns to enjoy Larissa's red flags rather than slowly wilt from the distinct skewed version of love :)

Excerpt:

You've been hurt by the world.

Pain is the only thing you remember, ever since you were young. Always remembered a yearning hunger deep inside your heart. Wishing to be loved, to be saved by someone.

But humans were monsters— it wasn't until you've found yourself on the gates of the so called Monsters' precious academy that you've found what seemed to be the shelter from the storm that is your life; found the answer to your prayers.

Found her.

Your savior, your goddess, your beloved.

You won't lie, trusting such a vision was a bit hard to bear, because to be so lucky was not in your nature. But oh, Larissa is so tender, is so sweet, is so caring, and is ever so patient— to stay by your side, equal parts loving and protecting you from harm. You feel a little silly now, asking all those questions then, about her kind; of how outcasts like her lived.

Isn't it such an irony, that it took you finding 'monsters', to find humanity?

Well. Well.

--and thats all ive got for it rn lol--

2.) ICE SKATER AU or wherein reader was a former ice skater but has since been retired, and is a part of their past they'd just occasionally brush off for stress relief. Can either be a new teacher for Nevermore or the new barista in town, who gets pestered to sign up by their former partner & still best friend (also a new hiree crushing majorly on one Coach Vlad :]) to a local skating contest. They didn't initially plan to, but after overhearing that a certain principal was interested in seeing the performances, well... local disaster gay brushes off the dust off their skates ;3

"You. Me. The lake, with your skates. NOW."

"Woah woah woah Y/N, hold on a moment. I thought we were going to the booth to cancel—" Elijah says, but I whap him with a rolled up newspaper.

"Well, that was BEFORE I learned SHE was looking forward to watching the event." I start. "And since we both know I am a small, disaster gay with 0 rizz and speaking skills, THIS is my chance to get her attention! It's brilliant! It's foolproof! She'll never see it coming!"

"Who'll never see it coming?" Coach Vlad pops up half dressed behind Eli, and I blink.

"Hold up, are you guys—"

"Yes." "N-Um." The two men look towards each other, before looking back at me. Eli mouths a yes.

"I cannot believe YOUR fucking luck!"

Bestie in Christ I WISH I had the luck, skills, AND charisma of THIS manwhore of a bestie-slash-longtime-skating-partner I have. Maybe then I COULD grab a whole fucking date with one Principal Larissa Weems. Is it too much to ask???

3.) academy time! Morticia/Larissa/Reader or where before everything went downhill, three girls had a secret worth keeping. bc i need the "and they were roommates + they're galpals <3" soooo bad

4.) 5 times they kissed + the 1 time they didnt FLUFF & then major angst >:) bc i love me a relationship establishment fic and then the worst pain imaginable to man aka Wifey death /// or if more fluff, just 5 dates and 1 wedding (BUT OFC THEY HAVE MORE DATES) :)

5.) Sleepy reader being a clingy mess and touch starved Larissa sooooo torn between having to get ready for the day vs staying in bed for 5 more minutes just to savor r's presence :')

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...and then the NSF ones

6.) Reader is being more of a brat than usual so Larissa punishes them the next day by making them wear a remote controlled toy for the WHOLE day & getting teased at the most inopportune times but they are not allowed to cum >:)))

7.) OH GOD TRADE OFF where usual brat reader has been a V good girl™ for some time and in turn Larissa allows them one (1) wish...... and R picks revenge by having mommy wear the accursed toy and being teased 👉🏻👈🏻

8.) R making Larissa jealous soooo bad they need to be taught a lesson, marked & properly bred to appease the green eyed demon in Larissa's mind :) :) :) (and it works out bc R has been. entertaining v v filthy breeding kink thoughts oop)

9.) R has quite the closet of costumes and they find a cat maid cosplay 👉🏻👈🏻 practicing their meows and nyas and being all cute not knowing Mommy's been watching from the door the moment they started meowing

10.) oblivious reader unknowingly teasing Larissa all day and the woman is abt to FUCKING burst in horny except oh no???? reader was not oblivious and this has been part 7 of the 10 step plan to get Larissa as her gf >:))))))

[aspenmissing]

𝙰 𝙻𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝙶𝚒𝚛𝚕'𝚜 𝙳𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚖 (𝙿𝚝 𝟹)

Hawk and Elizabeth are taking cover under a bridge, staring out at the destruction that the insects are causing.

"Not good," Hawk says "Their gonna wipe out the whole town at this rate" Elizabeth turns to look up at the house where Meliodas and Y/N are resting.

"Sir Meliodas. Lady Y/N" She turns determined before she makes a run for the house.

"Elizabeth, wait!" Hawk shouts. The insects then make a direct attack on Elizabeth only for Diane to cover her.

"I might hate bugs, but if it means helping the Captain and Lieutenant then I won't let anything get in my way!" Diane shouts, lifting her arm causing many pillars of rock to burst out of the ground, squashing the bugs.

"Is this..." Elizabeth looks around at the pillars "Lady Diane's power?"

"She took out all the bugs at once. Woah" Diane catches her fist with her other hand, staring at Baste Prison with determination.

"Now bring it on. I'll squash every last one of those things"

"Hey, teach me how to do that little trick of yours," Hawk says but Diane jumps away, landing on the path leading to Baste Prison.

"Now, look after the Captain and Lieutenant! Got it, princess!" Diane says, running to Baste Prison, leaving behind dust.

"A-Alright!"

Back in the doctor's house, Meliodas and Y/N lay still asleep, yet unharmed by the bugs. Elizabeth stares at them with concern.

"Can you believe that these guys are still out cold even after all that racket outside? I mean, I guess Y/N could sleep through an earthquake" Someone knocks on the door and in walks the doctor, his hands behind his back.

"Just checking in on how our patients are doing?" He says, walking towards them.

"Better thanks to you. That medicine of yours seems to have them sleeping well, quite well."

"Yeah, it's almost like their dead or something," Hawk says, making Elizabeth spin round.

"Hawk! Please, don't say things like that!"

"It's quite accurate," The doctor says, making Elizabeth and Hawk turn to him.

"Doctor, you've done well," A voice says "It appears you were successful in your task"

"W-What the?"

"Is someone there!" Elizabeth calls out.

"Belladonna, Spanish fly, Nightshade and henbane were all ingredients I used to create the poison. My condolences, but this boy and his dog will never wake up again" Elizabeth turns to the doctor.

"That medicine wasn't meant to treat their injuries?!"

"Even with our great power, we knew it would be impossible to face a member of the Eight Deadly Sins, let alone two, and emerge unscathed," The voice says, as they look around for who the voice belongs to "Besides, the kingdom made it clear that we could use any means necessary"

"Who are you?" Elizabeth yells angered that someone hurt her friends "Show yourself right now"

"It's a pleasure to meet you," It says, appearing in front of Elizabeth, hand on chest "I am the Holy Knight, Gorgeous. Member of the Weird Fangs"

"A holy knight"

"What the heck, when did he-"

"Princess Elizabeth" Golgius bows "I have come to take you back to the Kingdom of Lioness"

Inside Baste Prison, two guards are outside of a cell.

"Hey, wanna bet on who'll win?" Guard one asks.

"Hmm?" He hums in response.

"The Weird Fangs or the Eight Deadly Sins. They're fighting in town right now"

"That's not much of a bet. From what I heard, the Sins are just down to their Captain, Lieutenant and one other member. They're no match for four active-duty Holy Knights, so-" The Guard is cut off by another voice from within the cell.

"Well, that's awesome news" They stand up straight "Sounds like it oughta be fun" Next thing they know a footprint comes through the door, they stand away as the door slowly falls and a male walks out.

"N-No way" The man gives out an aching groan. He's only wearing pants and has holes where steel spikes were punctured through him, two still in him. A fully grown beard on his face and a tattoo of a fox on his waist.

"Feels so good to walk around after all this time," He says, rubbing the back of his head.

"The Eight Deadly Sins, Ban, the Fox Sin!" The guards then place their hands on their swords, ready to fight if necessary.

"Damn you! How'd you get out of there! And why now!"

"Isn't it obvious? I kicked the door down" Ban says, pulling out the spike from his leg "And as for why-" He grabs hold of the pole in his arm and begins to pull "-Cause' you were talking about some totally interesting stuff. You said they were alive" He pulls out the spike, blood flying into his cheek "Our Captain and Lieutenant" The guards step back as Ban throws the spike in front of them.

"What's all this commotion?" A woman's voice asks. They turn to see women dressed in armour, walking towards them.

"J-Jericho," The guard says, sounding surprised. Ban turns his head to Jericho, who stops a few feet away from him.

"Ban, of the Eight Deadly Sins. I don't know how you escaped your cell but return there at once" Jericho orders.

"How about some respect, kid" Ban starts stroking his beard "I'm not sure how you were raised but is that any way to talk to a hero?"

"I am an apprentice Holy Knight. You dare call me "kid"?" Jericho says, bluntly "That's pretty disrespectful for a prisoner who's at death's door" She looks to the two knights "Go to Sir Golgius and the others at once. Tell them all 'Jericho had to take down the Fox Sin when he escaped and tried to resist

"Right," They say in unison before running off. Jericho places her hand onto her sword and runs at Ban, who goes wide-eyed. She slashes him all over, making him cry out in pain. She then places her sword back into his sheath. Ban's cry of pain soon turns into noises of satisfaction as he turns to face Jericho, holding his now clean and freshly shaven face.

"Do you think I had you take off too much?" He asks, smirking with smugness. Jericho turns around, surprised that he wasn't hurt. A bunch of hair has gathered around his feet "Well it feels pretty good, so I guess I'm okay with it" He points to Jericho "You got some real talent there, kid. You can be a barber"

"You dodged my sword even with all those injuries?"

"Injuries? What are you talking about?" Ban begins flexing, showing no injuries.

"Impossible" She begins sweating and shaking "Just minutes ago your limbs were full of holes from steel spikes running through them"

"It'd be good if you remember this, kid. There's only one wound on me-" Ban points his finger to the large scar on his neck "-and it this one right here, got it" Jericho widen, even more, her breath uneven "So you could say that injuries I get from that guy, is kind of a special case, I guess"

[albenyx]

11. they set us up, didn't they?

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A SECOND CHANCE

"make sure to enjoy! don't drink unless you want to embarrass yourself!" you hear sevy from the other side of the room, in her office, typing in her laptop and working her ass off.

"i won't!" you close the door, glaring at your phone, at ein's message to be specific. "I swear to archons, if i wasn't soft-hearted i wouldn't mind if i stood up the guy" you click your tongue as you walk to the meeting place, which was a cafe not too far away.

spotting the cafe you feel your hands start to sweat profusely, nervous. you never tried blind dates, your plan was to turn down whoever you were going on a date with. your cousin, ein had barely given you any information on who you're going on a date with.

"he's blonde, and he wears glasses," you remember her super useful description of the guy as you enter the cafe to look for a someone who's 'blonde with glasses' and luckily what ein had given you seemed useful enough when you spot a blonde guy sitting in a corner reading documents of some sort.

taking a seat, you sigh looking down at your hands "hello, i'm assuming your the guy for the blind date considering you're the only blonde here right now. listen, i'm sure you're a great guy but i'm— ..?" you pause when you look up to see a familiar face.

albedo..?

"oh" you see his brows furrow, as he moves to put his documents in a bag he brought. you pursed your lips awkwardly, watching him as he continues his actions. should you risk it?

"albedo-?.." you attempt to make conversation, confirming that he is albedo when you notice him pause his actions before he continued to fix the documents, looking at you right after.

"what are you doing here." he looks at you in a bored manner, and you only look at him sadly. albedo hates it, he doesn't like the image of you longing for him, silently begging him to let you explain. he hates it, he hates how he can't bring it in him to actually despise you, and it's annoying. "i.. was set up in a blind date." you mumble, tension, and awkwardness dancing in the air.

"oh"

he deadpans at you and sighs. "they set us up, didn't they?" you blurt out the question in realization "considering how kaeya cannot mind his business, yes. they did." albedo nods to you, and that's when you just look at him, making sure to take in his appearance and drilling the image into memory because you are not sure if you'll see him personally again after this.

albedo on the other hand is surprised at how much you changed, you seemed dull, and you looked more tired compared to back then. "so um.. can i have a few minutes of your time?" you'll try. you'll try and explain to him, and even if he won't believe you at least you can say that you tried.

he wants to say no, he wants to refuse to hear you out, this will hurt. he knows, yet he nods to your question and sits still. ready to hear whatever explanation you had.

you sigh out of relief when you see him stay seated, "so.. about the bet." you start already cringing at your chosen words "it.. was a dare. not that you were the target when it was made, it just happens that you were the man ein first laid her eyes on." you recall how your cousin boldly pointed at albedo when he entered your classroom

flashback

"him! that guy yeah! make him fall for you then you won't have to pay!" ein grins devilishly, and you sigh in defeat already feeling bad for the blonde guy who'll have to become your victim for a stupid bet you can't say no to.

"do I have to?" you look at your cousin, trying once more to let her change her mind "yup, it's either that or you pay us" she smiles, and you frown at her words "i can't just make someone fall in love with me then break their heart" you argue "relax! just tell him you don't return the feelings if he confesses! easy as that." your frown deepens at your cousin's words, and you frown even more when you realize you can't pay. not when you're a working student and barely make enough for your tuition, so you agree.

"i'm really sorry." you sigh, embarrassment creeping up on you when albedo doesn't respond and only stares at you. maybe i should go you pursed your lips awaiting for the man to say something "the damage has been done, there's no point in explaining things to me." he says and you feel your face heating up more in embarrassment

"right.." "give me a chance" was left unsaid "and it's not like i'm still in love with you. i've moved on, i suggest you do the same" he stands up, fixing his bag and you could only nod in understanding, why did you even think you had a chance?

on the other hand albedo was fighting himself, he was speechless, he doesn't know what to tell you. does he want you back in his life? he's already an anonymous person in your perspective. does he really want to give you and him another go? he's torn between yes and no, not sure if he should really give the two of you a chance.

"i.. understand. i just wanted to apologize again." you mumble also standing up and fixing yourself before you face albedo with a smile. i hate you, i hate that pretty smile. albedo's arms are itching to hug you, why would you still smile at me? i'm hurting you right now, stop smiling at me like that. "well then, i guess this will be our final goodbye?" you clear your throat, your heart hurts when you see albedo nod

"it is." it's not

"goodbye [name]" give me time

this isn't goodbye [name], i promise you that.

you give him one of your best smiles and nod "goodbye albedo"

and with that, albedo leaves you first. walking out the cafe and heading off to who knows where as you sat back down and stared at the table blankly that was it, you really were asshole.

SYNOPSIS — When you and Albedo break up right before college, you started to become a mess after you graduated, it was your fault for being an asshole so who were you to complain when you find out he's been doing well? Your adult life was just you being a carefree soul, partying every friday till sunday, do your job from monday to thursday, till on a saturday night you had called him while drunk! How would you react when you find out your ex pulled you out the bar and drove you home with zero complaints? the ex you had hurt for a bet?

NOTE — just like what albedo said, this isn't goodbye;)

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PART 6, NEXT DAY: Rewind, Play, Paws

"The weather is gross guys. Why does Stephen want us to put the chalk sign out?" Says Kumlyun, snuggled up in her signature oversized turtleneck and matching beanie, sitting on the floor and filling the stoneware cat bowls for pre-opening. Next to her, tall tomboy Harper was petting the mewling and purring cats, all excited about their salmon, tuna and chicken breakfasts. This was the vibe happening at the one and only Furistas Cat Cafe.

"Oh my gosh, Kitt, that nail color looks amazing on you" says Kumlyun to Kitt, who bent down on the floorboards to scrub out some cat footprint stains.

"Thanks so much Kumi. It's called Runs With Wolves by SpaRitual. Supposed to be organic or something" says Kitt, dropping the dirty sponge she used onto a yellow dust pan. "I just like this magicky shade of copper. It sings to my melanin"

"Is that shade name inspired by the new-agey feminist book that was all the rage like a decade ago?" Kumlyun asks.

"Women Who Run With The Wolves" cuts in Harper, in a voice that said: put some respect on its name.

"Okay, this is a cat cafe ladies. Can we talk about cats?" Pradeep says as he joins them on the floor with a tray of espresso shots. "Wolves are so 2008. Drink up. It's gonna be a long day. We have a group event"

"Ugh" says Kumlyun, closing up a bag of fresh, expensive organic cat food. About Pradeep or the news? Who knew. "I saw that in the email this morning. I usually like events but why would a group show up on the rainiest day? They're going to track mud. With our luck it'll be a crew of total weirdos who'll do it almost on purpose"

"Um, we are the total weirdos" says Harper, brushing cat fur either onto or off of her paint splattered cream overalls. "This whole place is a weirdo. And besides, the welcome mat will take care of the wet feet"

Kumlyun, Pradeep, Kitt and Harper all take espresso shots together.

"Okay, we need to put up the umbrella bags stand" says Harper. It was clearly an attempt at bossing. Kitt stirred uncomfortably. Pradeep perked up.

"Let me get the bags. The cats are fed" he says, heading to the back of the cafe and downstairs to the storage room.

After the morning meeting with Stephen their superviser-slash-boss and Boris their elusive manager, and everyone obtaining their schedules and arriving at the last minute, the day unfolds.

While the rain pours outside and the cool Fall air rattles the windows, the cafe is warm, with a soft glow, the aromas of coffee and waffles masks the smell of clean cats and cozy chairs and carpets. Fall leaves decorations hang on the walls and litter the corners. Cat shaped muffins and cookies sit on display behind steamy glass on the bar counter.

"So, Stephen finally made Harper, you know, his fellow Portland weirdo, assistant supervisor" says Kitt as she prepares a bowl of oatmeal for a customer.

"Saw that one coming" says Pradeep with a scowl as he closes the lid on the waffle maker. It makes a hissing sounds that almost compliments their hushed conversation.

"Of all people. He knows how much Harper got on our nerves in the first place, looking for any reason to LARP as boss" Kitt continues, loosening her cotton knit scarf with its cat paws at the ends. "We're short staffed today"

"Carl is sick. Apparently that's why he was feeling dizzy yesterday. I overheard Boris on the phone with him when I was in the storage room"

"Oh, poor baby" says Kitt. "I was missing his face"

"You missed my face more"

"Maybe"

"Hey, tweety 1 and tweety 2" says Kumlyun.

"Wait...."

"Yeah lovebirds. So, we ran out of pecans"

"Kumi, the rain won't hurt you, homegirl. You got that bone straight Korean hair. And besides, Pradeep has a cold" says Kitt.

The customers swipe their cards at the registers while the baristas chat and process the transactions at the same time.

"I do?" Says Pradeep.

"Always believe Kitt. She never lies. Never ever. No. Not even to avoid getting her brand new Doc Martens wet" says Kumlyun, unfastening her waist apron to go change into her raincoat. "See you two later. Don't make me miss the wedding and the baby" she says, blowing a kiss and walking away.

"HR, Kumlyun. That's HR" says Kitt with a pursed smile. Pradeep discreetly smacks Kitt's hip behind the counter.

"You hear that Kitt? You're already pregnant. Amazing what my face can do" he says. The 3 laugh as Kumlyun heads out the door with her umbrella.

"Hey, we drove the darn truck yesterday. We are always sent off on outside missions. It's about time we send other coworkers" says Kitt.

"Yeah" says Pradeep with a sigh. "Literally Harper is supposed to handle all that stuff and leave the kitchen and cats to us but whatever. You know how this place is run"

"Axe backwards" says Kitt.

"Yup" says Pradeep, undoing and then redoing his shiny topknot. Kitt mimics him, pulling up her long burgundy dreads into a very high ponytail.

"I like this little color scheme you got going. You look like Target's seasonal decor line" Pradeep teases. Kitt pinches his arm. "Ow!"

"Meow" Kitt mocks.

"Ow"

"Meow"

"What's going on here?" Comes Harper's voice. "Everything okay? I know we're short staffed and all but you know, the image is really important"

Kitt and Pradeep continue working, albeit quietly, pretending not to hear her.

A few guests sit with their paired cats. Feeding them treats, teasing them with toys and giving them much needed tender love and care. Jazzy music plays on the speakers, setting the mood.

Humbert, whom no one seemed to notice all morning, and quite intentionally, was doing floor duty, handing guests their personal info card lanyards on which they'd scribble their names, occupations and personality types for matching them with one of the cafe's cats.

The door opens-- and just as Humbert was about to shove a lanyard with an index card attached in front of the incoming guest, Kumlyun, dripping and flushed, carrying a grocery canvas tote appears in the doorway, kicking her wet sneakers on the doormat.

"Okay I need to go downstairs" she says, rushing past. As she goes down the stairs to storage, having already dropped off some supplies at the bar, she overhears Stephen on the phone through the wall:

"We don't really have a dress code. Just don't look like a Skid Row..... or like you just woke up in a park with a rat..... you should be fine. No, please no. This is a cat cafe for ....... sake"

Kumlyun covers her mouth to stifle the raucous laughter that shook her entire frame.

TBC

[poemmynerdicous]

"16 WAYS ON HOW TO KEEP A MAN"

So you feel like you found the one; he sends butterflies and dragons in your stomach whenever he's around. He calls you beautiful every single second. But for how long? Will you be able to keep him that way? Yes sister, above all reasons, you are responsible, to make him stay. How to? Here are 16 proven and tested ways on HOW TO KEEP A MAN:

1.MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A MAN TO KEEP.

What I mean by this is that make sure you are keeping a "MAN"; someone who's matured enough to have a life-long commitment with you and not just a "BOY" who will have tantrums as much as you also have yours too. So girl, find a man that you'll share your toothpaste in the morning, will dine with you in mid-day, watch movies with you in the night and make wishes with you at 11:11; not someone who's just willing to share bedsheets and bed with you  (y'all know what I mean).

2. MAKE SURE HE'S WILLING TO STAY IN THE FIRST PLACE. Ironic isn't it? As much as the title of this article is concerned, these ways is to help you keep a man. But honey, the old saying goes like this "You can never keep someone who doesn't want to be kept." Make sure that he is very much sincere and inlove with you to make these things work. If this step is not applicable nor not the case with your man, then proceed to number three.

3. ASK HIS ACTIONS IF HE WANTS TO BE KEPT OR WILLING TO BE KEPT THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS.

Finding a man who'll stay is a diamond in the rough nowadays. There are even situations that you can't even have just one, even just one man to consider your own or be your "make-believe" right man because instances, looks and money won't allow you to have one. LMAO. So girl, make sure that if you have a man that you want to spend your life with, his actions says that he wants to be kept or even if he doesn't want to, for the time being, he'll eventually want to stay and see your drooling face in the morning when you wake up as husband and wife one day. Actions speaks louder than words dear. Besides, no toothbrush nor mouthwash will ever prevent a man's lips from lying so better yet make him prove it through actions and sincere efforts.

4. KNOW WHAT HE LIKES AND WHAT HE DOESN'T : A MUST.

It's has always been one of the first step in a long term relationships, may it be friendly or romantic type of relationship. Knowing what he likes and what he doesn't, assure you that you will never go wrong in you choices and actions when it comes to the man of your life. The food he likes, the colors he prefer, the perfume he uses, and even the music he likes. By then, you'll be able to choose easily what to give him in special days and occasions or whenever you feel like giving something that he'll surely like.

4. COOK HIM GOOD FOOD.

Yeah, I know... I know this sounds cliche but hey, it always works sis. The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. If a woman cooks good food, she will not only make her man stay, but will morelike to win the hearts of the family of his partner too.

5. COMPLIMENT HIS EFFORTS AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.

It isn't only us girls who wants to be complimented and to be told we are beautiful; men also want to hear from us about what we think about how they look, how his work and efforts are appreciated and how much you like him near you. Simple words like, "I like your shirt", "You smell good", or even "Thank you, Handsome" will definitely melt the macho man inside him.

6. SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH HIM.

It's always given that time is bound to be one of the most important components of long lasting relationships. In men's perspective, they are more likely to stay with a woman who knows how to value time and balance it with work, personal life and of course, time for him. Go out on a date with him, watch movies with him, and do things the two of you enjoys the most.

7. NEVER EVER MAKE YOUR MAN JEALOUS.

For women, we are entitled to be too paranoid at times, thinking that every single girls around our Babe is a threat. But honey, jealousy is different in men. When they're jealous, they tend to keep it as much as they could for the sake of they're manliness. If he says never go out with men he doesn't like the vibes of or men who acts weird around you, just listen to him and do it. So always be observant towards his actions so you'll be able to know if he being a "jelly-oh-jealous" baby. Well, he's a man too. He knows when another man has different intentions because he's been there too; before your relationship ever existed.

8. GIVE HIM TOKENS OF LOVE AND GIFTS SPECIALLY IN SPECIAL OCCASIONS.

Men are definitely not showy most of the time. He will never tell you that he likes the shirt you two ran across the department store nor tell you he wants a birthday present on his birthday. But believe me, he's the happiest when you give him gifts or simple tokens of love. It makes him feel loved and important. I mean, after all his efforts and love, he deserves presents too.

9. KNOW THE BOUNDARIES OF BEING A "GIRLFRIEND" AND A "MOTHER".

Darling, believe me when I say that men feels irritated when their woman act like a "Nagging Mom". You can't go nag all day like a cringey mom that nags at his son 24/7(well that's what most mom's do. LOL). He already have a mom, what he needs is a loving girlfriend.

10. BE NOT TOO TIGHT NOR TOO LOOSE.

What were you thinking when you read this one? Well, whatever may it be, what I mean here is that never ever make your man feel suffocated nor being neglected. Allow each other to have a social life, be with their friends and give a "ME" time for each other. A good amount of air to breathe and waves to feel in a relationship keeps the boat sailing properly.

11. NEVER EVER SLEEP ON BIG FIGHTS AND CONFLICTS.

A small hole in a relationship will eventually grow over time if not resolved right away. Usually, a man compromises the argument just for the sake of fixing everything. But it can never be always like that. It doesn't matter who started the fight, it doesn't matter who's wrong and who's right, because what matters is that you guys know how to say sorry and swallow both of your pride to fix everything. Your man may not tell it to you directly whenever you fight, but it hurts him when he see's you cry.

12. EXERT SOME EFFORT TO LOOK GOOD FOR HIM.

Even though our man tells us that we always look pretty with or without anything in our faces but hey, there's no harm in exerting extra efforts in putting on makeups, spraying perfume and wearing nice dress when you're around him. This is not to actually make you change yourself to someone else or put on heavy, scandalous makeups and clothes just to please him. But the mere fact that he sees that you still try your best to look good for him make him feel that you are still excited to see him and have a good impression from him.

13. TALK ABOUT FUTURE PLANS WITH HIM AND MAKE IT HAPPEN TOGETHER.

Making plans and picturing yourself together for the next years is one of the sweetest thoughts in relationships. Talking about your future with him like your future house, your future kids and other plans in life, will make him see like you are really into him and that you are really committed to end up being with him for the rest of your lives. But of course, your plans together should also be put into actions. Imagine, you two, looking back to those days when you guys are just sketching your dream home then you eventually have one, with your kids with it and still the unconditional love for each other that makes your house, a HOME.

14. NEVER BRING UP YOUR EXES IN THE PICTURE.

Remember this girls, never ever bring up exes in the picture especially when you guys are quarrelling. Never compare him to your exes nor tell him to just go back to her peacocks before. Don't compare him to your exes as if they did better than he does. Well, because if they did, you wouldn't call them exes now, would you?

15. ALWAYS RESPECT EACH OTHERS' FEELINGS, THOUGHTS, AND DECISIONS.

You can never avoid arguments with each other. Knowing that us, women, are usually more sensitive than men, we ought to start arguments; sometimes even the petty things could even up being a huge argument whenever we feel like quarreling with our partner. But beyond any arguments, beyond any doubts and conflicts between the two of you, never ever disrespect each others' feelings. Of course that includes not doing anything that will void your commitment with each other, hurt each others' feelings, tell lies and anything above the sun that can disrespect each others' feelings (in short,don't date nor see another dudes when you're dating a man already, Hun). Respect his personal space if he asks for it. If you want your man to respect you and your feelings, give him it to him too.

16. ABOVE ALL WAYS TO KEEP YOUR MAN:

"TRUST AND LOVE HIM WITH ALL THE CELLS IN YOUR BODY, YOUR MIND, YOUR SOUL AND YOUR HEART."

Sis, believe me when I say trusting him will make him stay. Just like how you like him to trust you. Trusting him will make him see how mature your relationship is, how strong your foundation became, how much you really love him and remind why he loved you in the first place. Trusting him, is loving him. Sure, he could make you cry or will not buy that bag you really wanted, but honey, no man is perfect. So are you. He'll be wrong, he'll commit mistakes, but when the moment he sees you still believe in him and you still trust him despite of his imperfections, he'll think that he will never ever need another woman rather than you.

Being the woman, gives us privileges in relationships, yes. But let us never forget that in a healthy commitment, it will always be give and take. You guys have to assist each other to grow better together and always think that your love for each other is stronger than all the doubts in the world (stronger that Thanos with all the infinity stones with him). So step up your game and prove him that you too, is a diamond in the rough, worthy to be kept with his arms a lifetime~

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