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Essential Habits for Healthy and Glowing Skin

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Hello! Do you have any tips for a scent layering routine and how to always smell clean and fresh? Thank you!

Hi love! Sharing some tips below. Hope these help xx

Scent Layering Tips:

Remember your routine starts in the shower. Use fragrance-free body wash/lotion if you want to ensure they don't mix with any perfume/fragrance mists. Otherwise, test to see whether your favorite scented body wash/lotions complement each other/work together to create your desired scent.

Apply scents from the heaviest to the lightest. Apply your heady perfumes (musky, deeper, spicier, and richer-smelling scents) before your lighter fragrances (brighter floral or citrus scents). Typically, bolder perfume scents have more dynamic and/or deeper base notes (the notes that last on the skin for the longest skin [4-6 hours -once the perfume has "dried down"]. Popular base notes include vanilla, oud, musk, patchouli, sandalwood, cedarwood) and can have common heart notes [actualize around 20-60 minutes after spraying the perfume after the top notes, or initial scent, starts to fade]. Some common heart/middle perfume notes include jasmine, rose, cinnamon, geranium, lavender, black pepper, pine, and lemongrass.

When in doubt, layer two perfumes (and/or scented body products) with the same/overlapping base and/or heart notes. Think a vanilla-scented body lotion with a vanilla-based perfume or scents with vanilla-jasmine notes like Valentino Donna Born in Roma EDP layered with Versace Crystal Noir.

Don't layer two heavy scents together. Think of scents like Tom Ford Black Orchid and Mugler Alien paired together. When combined the smell can be overwhelming and give you a headache. Huda Beauty created a great fragrance scent layering guide (in the hyperlink).

How To Smell Fresh All Day Long:

Shower daily with soap and water under your arms, behind, and on the bikini area (only use water on the inside/your vulva)

Moisturize your skin daily (body hands, face)

Brush your teeth twice a day. Floss at least once a day. Keep a disposable toothbrush or at least some breath mints handy for use throughout the day if needed

Apply an antiperspirant deodorant every morning/before any activity where you think you'll be sweating. Carry around a mini one in your work bag or if you have room for one in your purse if out for several hours at a time on a hot day

Have feminine hygiene wipes and wet wipes on hand to cleanse the downstairs regions as needed

Keep some cleansing wipes/spray to refresh your body/face if you're in a hot/humid climate or are prone to sweating (I like the Pacifica Coconut Milk & Essential Oils Underarm Deodorant Wipes and Evian Facial Spray to freshen up throughout the day)

Change any liners/pads/tampons every 3-4 hours when not asleep

Wear underwear with a cotton gusset daily (lingerie is the exception)

Change your underwear and socks throughout the day

Ensure you're washing your towels and pillowcases at least once a week

Choose breathable fabrics (linen, bamboo, cotton, Tencel, silk, merino wool) in the hot/humid weather or if you're worried about sweating

Keep a rollerball of your go-to perfume to freshen up on your pulse points if needed throughout the day/night

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they really didn't lie about the anua toner being 🔛🔝

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🌼✨Codzienna pielęgnacja twarzy – spis składników aktywnych✨🌼

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pomegranate

Pomegranate

The pomegranate is famously known as the fruit of heaven belongs to the berry family. Pomegranate fruit is a delicious fruit and has juicy grains inside. Grow pomegranates as large, shrub or small trees.

Types 

There are 1200 different varieties of pomegranate which have unique tastes and various colours. There are purple hearts, Eversweet, wonderful, kazake, red silk, texas pink.

Purple heart

Purple heart varieties are large with dark red. Fruits begin to produce at about 3 years old. Pick fruit off a tree when it is mature. These pomegranate plants grow 12-30 feet tall and wide. Provide lots of health benefits. They are the best immune boosters and good healers.

Eversweet

The color of the pomegranate is pinkish-pale red. Eversweet seeds are a little hard in texture and are highly nutritious containing vitamins A, C and E. Pomegranate trees are glossy, narrow leathery leaves which are lance-shaped. These varieties are self-pollinated. This is a national fruit of Iran.

Kazake

Kazake varieties produce medium to large size fruit. This is the most dwarfing species. This pomegranate plant is fast-growing with drought tolerant. This is a seeded fruit and it has a thick reddish outer covering. These flowers often fall off the branches rather than converting into fruit.

Red silk

Red silk is the best pot-growing variety, which is a semi-dwarf growth habit. It has dark red flesh and red arils. Grows trees in hot and dry climatic conditions. Its contain fibre which keeps our digestive system healthy.

Texas pink

Texas pink pomegranate plant produces attractive blooming which converts pink fruits. This variety is a famous ornamental fruit plant. Texas pink is a self-fertile plant. It has large edible seeds.

Wonderful

Wonderful pomegranate plant is the most common variety grown in the low desert of Arizona. Mix a teaspoon of natural honey in half a liter of water and spray directly on the flower with the help of a spray bottle. This will attract honey bees for pollination. This tip helps to increase the yield. This fruit is too sweet and highly beneficial.

Seed

In this Punica granatum fruit plant seeds are also edible. It contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In average one fruits can hold 1000 seeds. Seeds are covered with glowing red skin.

Soil

For better growth and development prefers to grow in well-drained loamy soil. Soil mix with 80% bone meal and 20% neem cake.

Water

For mature pomegranate tree, adequate irrigation especially during the dry periods is very important to improve growth, fruit set, yield and fruit size. 

Sunlight

Select the location to keep the pomegranate plant with plenty of sunlight. In cooler climates, plant pome tree with western exposure. Requires 6 hours’ of direct sunlight.

Fertilizer

Good organic mulch and cow manure can improve plant growth and soil fertility. Application of vermicompost at monthly intervals.

Repotting 

Repot the plant into a new pot when the root bound occurs. Normally repot the plant for two to three years. 

Pruning

The best time for pome tree pruning is late winter, after harvesting the fruits. Branch pruning can increase fruit production. Pruning the roots will help to reduce root bound. Pruned the tree before repotting.

Benefits

Daily consumption of pome gives us strength and energy

Its contain fibre which keeps our digestive system healthy.

Punica granatum helps to increase appetite.

Punica granatum is highly beneficial for pregnant women.

Reduces pain in joints and arthritis.

Keep your earth clean and green...!

[beatglow]

✨ September 6✨

After a week or more since I posted I'm finally back to share my day

Everything is going on well even if with my new work I don't have much time for myself but the little girl I'm babysitting is going to start school next week so I can do my stuff until early afternoon

Btw....today had a free afternoon so I managed to do more stuff than usual

✨Skincare + Hygiene

✨Eaten healthy (minus two chocolate biscuits lol)

✨ 20 minutes walk outside (the girl lives just 10 minutes away from my home)

✨Shower and Hair

✨Drunk more water than usual

✨At work in the morning

✨Daily Korean lesson/exercises

✨A little workout

[xaturrn]

Starting good habits

Good habits can be difficult with ADHD and depression, but I’m DETERMINED to start them!

I actually brushed my teeth and did my skin care tonight and WOW does this feel nice. I know I’m late to the game, but still.

I was thinking I needed to truck myself into not being comfortable unless both are done, but I may not even need to trick myself. This truly feels so relaxing and it hopefully it helps!

And hopefully this blog will help me keep myself accountable.

[the-neat-leaf]

Moringa

The Moringa Miracle: How One Herb Can Transform Your Health Moringa is one herb that has grown in popularity recently. Throughout the beginning of time, people have utilized moringa as a medicine because of its many health advantages. I will cover the uses of moringa in the past, its health advantages, and modern applications in this article.The use of moringa in traditional medicine has a…

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G. FREEMAN ARTISTRY skincare is a complete skin regimen suitable for men, women and most skin conditions and types. The collection is infused with certified organic extracts, oils, butters and skin conditioning ingredients. Our products are employed with environmentally sustainable business practices that are cruelty-free and eco-friendly manufacturing.

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Achieve Radiant, Healthy Skin with the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug

Water is the foundation of life, and it's just as fundamental to maintaining healthy, radiant skin. Proper hydration ensures that our skin functions at its best, supporting elasticity, texture, and radiance while also promoting a strong skin barrier to protect against environmental factors. Drinking an adequate amount of water daily is essential to achieving and maintaining beautiful skin; this is where the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug can make a significant difference in your skincare routine.

In this article, we will discuss the connection between hydration and various aspects of skin health, exploring the science behind the impact of proper hydration on elasticity, texture, radiance, and skin barrier function. By understanding these underlying mechanisms, you'll appreciate the vital role proper hydration plays in a comprehensive skin care regimen.

We will also delve into the benefits of filtered water for skin health, highlighting how purified water from the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug can improve nutrient absorption, remove toxins, and enhance skin hydration. Incorporating this high-quality, purified water into your daily hydration routine can lead to healthier, more radiant skin.

Furthermore, we will provide practical tips and suggestions for integrating the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug into your daily routine, ensuring you consistently achieve optimal hydration levels for noticeably better skin health. Finally, we will offer an overview of other skin care practices and lifestyle habits that, when combined with proper hydration using the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug, can contribute to a comprehensive skin care routine focused on achieving beautiful, healthy skin.

Understanding Hydration's Impact on Skin Health

Delving into the science behind hydration's effect on skin health helps us appreciate its fundamental role in maintaining beautiful, radiant skin. Among the various aspects of skin health influenced by proper hydration are:

Elasticity: Water is crucial for maintaining the elasticity of your skin, helping it to remain plump, youthful, and less prone to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Adequate hydration ensures that your skin cells are well-nourished and properly hydrated, promoting firmer, more supple skin.

Texture: Keeping your skin optimally hydrated contributes to a smooth, even texture. Hydration helps promote a healthy rate of cell turnover, enhancing the skin's natural ability to slough off dead cells and reveal fresh, renewed skin.

Radiance: Well-hydrated skin is naturally more radiant, as proper hydration optimises blood flow to the skin's surface, giving your complexion a healthy glow.

Skin Barrier Function: Our skin acts as a natural barrier, protecting the body from harmful environmental factors, such as pollutants, allergens, and pathogens. Maintaining proper hydration strengthens this barrier function, helping to prevent damage and inflammation.

By ensuring you drink an adequate amount of water daily, you can effectively support these vital aspects of skin health and consistently showcase vibrant, gorgeous skin.

Experience the Skin Health Benefits of Filtered Water with the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug

The Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug not only helps you maintain optimal hydration but also provides several distinct advantages for promoting healthy skin:

Enhanced Nutrient Absorption: Consuming purified water from the Gentoo jug enables your body to absorb essential nutrients more efficiently, supporting overall skin health and nourishment. Proper hydration is crucial for the absorption of skin-boosting vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C and biotin, which play vital roles in collagen production and skin cell function.

Toxin Removal: The advanced filtration technology used in the Gentoo jug removes contaminants from tap water, such as heavy metals and chlorine, promoting the removal of toxins from your body. Drinking purified water not only helps induce toxin elimination but also prevents the introduction of harmful substances that may compromise skin health and appearance.

Enhanced Skin Hydration: Drinking an adequate amount of purified water keeps your skin cells hydrated, promoting smoother, firmer, and more refreshed skin.

Maximise Your Skin Health by Staying Hydrated with the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug

Adopting the following tips and strategies can help you stay optimally hydrated and support radiant, healthy skin using the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug:

Keep Your Jug Close: Ensure your Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug is easily accessible by placing it in a convenient location, such as your kitchen bench or office desk. This ensures you constantly drink water throughout the day.

Set Daily Hydration Goals: Determine the appropriate amount of water you must consume daily based on factors like body weight, activity level, and climate. Use the Gentoo jug to measure your water intake, keeping you on track to meet your hydration goals for optimal skin health.

Replace Sugary Drinks with Water: Switching to water from your Gentoo jug instead of consuming sugary, calorie-laden beverages can further support your skin health and overall wellness. Sugary drinks can contribute to inflammation and even acne, while purified water helps maintain smooth, radiant skin.

Combining Hydration with a Comprehensive Skin Care Routine

To achieve overall skin health and vitality, it's essential to combine proper hydration using the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug with other important skin care practices and habits. Consider implementing the following strategies:

Choose Nutrient-Rich Foods: Consume a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, ensuring your body receives the vital nutrients necessary for maintaining healthy, vibrant skin.

Adopt a Customised Skin Care Regimen: Use a tailored skin care routine consisting of gentle cleansing, exfoliation, moisturising, and sun protection to enhance your skin's health and appearance further.

Prioritise Stress Management and Sleep: Allocate time for stress reduction activities, such as meditation, relaxation techniques, or hobbies, while ensuring you get an adequate amount of sleep each night. Managing stress and receiving quality sleep play integral roles in promoting healthier, more luminous skin.

Conclusion

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining radiant, healthy skin, and the Gentoo Glass Water Filter Jug serves as the perfect tool for ensuring you consistently achieve optimal hydration levels. By implementing the tips and strategies discussed in this article and embracing a comprehensive approach to skin care that combines hydration with other essential practices, you can unlock the secret to a beautiful and glowing complexion.

Incorporating the Gentoo jug from Ecobud into your daily routine can provide numerous benefits for your skin health, including improved texture, elasticity, radiance, and barrier function. Get your glass water jug now and get hydrated!

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The Exfoliating Facial combines physical micro-exfoliants with alpha hydroxy acids to gently but effectively remove dead skin cells, reinvigorate dull-looking skin and instantly smooth overall texture. Not recommended for those with sensitive skin.

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5 Essential Habits for Healthy and Glowing Skin

Welcome to our blog post on “5 Essential Habits for Healthy and Glowing Skin”. Taking care of our skin is an important aspect of our overall health and well-being. With a plethora of skincare products and routines available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. However, the key to healthy and glowing skin lies in cultivating a few simple habits that can make a big difference. In this post, we will share with you five essential habits that you can incorporate into your daily routine to achieve the healthy and glowing skin you desire. These habits are easy to implement and can help you maintain healthy skin in the long run. So, let’s get started!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Hydrate Yourself

Eat Nutritious Foods

Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage

Cleanse and Moisturize Your Skin Regularly

Get Enough Sleep

Conclusion

FAQs

Hydrate Yourself

Drinking enough water is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Water helps to flush out toxins from our body, which can otherwise cause acne and dullness. Dehydration can also lead to dry skin and fine lines. Experts recommend drinking at least 8–10 glasses of water daily.

Eat Nutritious Foods

Our diet plays a vital role in keeping our skin healthy. Consuming nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, can improve our skin’s texture and tone. Foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries and leafy greens, can protect our skin from damage caused by free radicals. Additionally, avoiding processed foods and excessive sugar can prevent breakouts and premature aging.

Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage

Exposure to sunlight can cause skin damage, including sunburns, dark spots, and wrinkles. Therefore, it’s crucial to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Experts recommend using sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily, wearing protective clothing such as hats and sunglasses, and avoiding direct sunlight during peak hours.

Cleanse and Moisturize Your Skin Regularly

Cleansing and moisturizing your skin regularly can help to remove dirt, oil, and makeup residue from your skin, preventing clogged pores and breakouts. Moisturizing your skin regularly can also help to keep your skin hydrated, preventing dryness and fine lines. Experts recommend using gentle, fragrance-free products suitable for your skin type.

Get Enough Sleep

Getting enough sleep is essential for maintaining healthy skin. During sleep, our body repairs and regenerates skin cells, making our skin appear refreshed and radiant. Lack of sleep can cause dark circles, puffiness, and dullness. Experts recommend getting at least 7–8 hours of sleep daily.

Conclusion

In conclusion, healthy and glowing skin is not just a matter of genetics or using the right skincare products. It requires consistent effort and a few simple habits that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine. By following the five essential habits we have shared in this post, you can achieve healthier, more radiant skin. Remember to stay hydrated, eat a balanced diet, protect your skin from the sun, establish a regular skincare routine, and get enough sleep. By making these habits a part of your daily life, you can enjoy the benefits of healthy and glowing skin for years to come. So start today and make your skin a priority!

FAQs

Q. Can a lack of sleep cause acne?

Ans. Lack of sleep can cause hormonal imbalances that can lead to acne.

Q. How often should I cleanse my face?

Ans. You should cleanse your face at least twice a day, in the morning and before bed.

Q. Can sunscreen prevent skin cancer?

Ans. Yes, wearing sunscreen regularly can prevent skin cancer caused by UV rays.

Q. Can drinking water improve my skin’s texture?

Ans. Yes, drinking enough water can improve your skin’s texture and tone.

Q. Can eating oily foods cause acne? Eating oily foods can increase sebum

Ans. production, leading to clogged pores and breakouts.

[blueparadis]

when you sit on his lap, legs spread apart from each other, folded and glued along his thighs your dragon!boyfriend knows that it is time for some "instinct inspection" or as you like to put it but he knows that it will eventually end up being much more than that; it always does: either end up him getting hard when you are done or you hurt yourself spilling blood in drops. tsk, what a waste!

but today, it is going to be more than that. . .

"Say ahh," you would order, just like other days, before grazing your index finger against his fangs. At first, it does not grow, you just feel the sharp edge of his fangs on your supple skin. what a tease you are! It grows when you pull away your hand and adjust on his lap for a better grip and angle.

"Bad manners," you would say whenever you spot him letting go of his human form. he even remembers hearing that when he lowly growling in front of strangers who were following you the other night but at times like these, when the whole world is busy, when no one is looking at you two—he can let go of it; that carefully crafted camouflaged self to fool your kind and let his dormant side take over.

"It is just a bite," he would say after sucking your blood from your wrist as he held your arm by the wrist. But it is kind of frustrating, don't you think? how you are sitting on his lap, checking if he has hunted any animals or eaten your kind or not. And when you see he has been such a good boy, slowly learning to control his habits and instincts, don't you think it's a little unfair when you don't reward him? He licks the trickling blood along your hand from up your elbow to your wrist; you can see two dots, fairly distanced and round but somehow it does not hurt.

To think that you would teach him about 'control' and 'instinct', what a naive human being you are.

Even though you are still sitting on his lap, one of his hands holding yours from where he freshly sucked your sweet blood and your other hand is holding his yet you feel something tightening around your belly. You do not stop him as his tail wraps around your body, his eyes slowly getting to glow, his skin changing, shining but before he changes completely you kiss him, kiss him with full might as if you will do the moment your lips part from his.

And when you pull away, he just takes deep breaths and says, "One more time," gulping he adds, "Please," now how could you turn that down even though he has been quite rebellious.

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pomegranate

Pomegranate

The pomegranate is famously known as the fruit of heaven belongs to the berry family. Pomegranate fruit is a delicious fruit and has juicy grains inside. Grow pomegranates as large, shrub or small trees.

Types 

There are 1200 different varieties of pomegranate which have unique tastes and various colours. There are purple hearts, Eversweet, wonderful, kazake, red silk, texas pink.

Purple heart

Purple heart varieties are large with dark red. Fruits begin to produce at about 3 years old. Pick fruit off a tree when it is mature. These pomegranate plants grow 12-30 feet tall and wide. Provide lots of health benefits. They are the best immune boosters and good healers.

Eversweet

The color of the pomegranate is pinkish-pale red. Eversweet seeds are a little hard in texture and are highly nutritious containing vitamins A, C and E. Pomegranate trees are glossy, narrow leathery leaves which are lance-shaped. These varieties are self-pollinated. This is a national fruit of Iran.

Kazake

Kazake varieties produce medium to large size fruit. This is the most dwarfing species. This pomegranate plant is fast-growing with drought tolerant. This is a seeded fruit and it has a thick reddish outer covering. These flowers often fall off the branches rather than converting into fruit.

Red silk

Red silk is the best pot-growing variety, which is a semi-dwarf growth habit. It has dark red flesh and red arils. Grows trees in hot and dry climatic conditions. Its contain fibre which keeps our digestive system healthy.

Texas pink

Texas pink pomegranate plant produces attractive blooming which converts pink fruits. This variety is a famous ornamental fruit plant. Texas pink is a self-fertile plant. It has large edible seeds.

Wonderful

Wonderful pomegranate plant is the most common variety grown in the low desert of Arizona. Mix a teaspoon of natural honey in half a liter of water and spray directly on the flower with the help of a spray bottle. This will attract honey bees for pollination. This tip helps to increase the yield. This fruit is too sweet and highly beneficial.

Seed

In this Punica granatum fruit plant seeds are also edible. It contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In average one fruits can hold 1000 seeds. Seeds are covered with glowing red skin.

Soil

For better growth and development prefers to grow in well-drained loamy soil. Soil mix with 80% bone meal and 20% neem cake.

Water

For mature pomegranate tree, adequate irrigation especially during the dry periods is very important to improve growth, fruit set, yield and fruit size. 

Sunlight

Select the location to keep the pomegranate plant with plenty of sunlight. In cooler climates, plant pome tree with western exposure. Requires 6 hours’ of direct sunlight.

Fertilizer

Good organic mulch and cow manure can improve plant growth and soil fertility. Application of vermicompost at monthly intervals.

Repotting 

Repot the plant into a new pot when the root bound occurs. Normally repot the plant for two to three years. 

Pruning

The best time for pome tree pruning is late winter, after harvesting the fruits. Branch pruning can increase fruit production. Pruning the roots will help to reduce root bound. Pruned the tree before repotting.

Benefits

Daily consumption of pome gives us strength and energy

Its contain fibre which keeps our digestive system healthy.

Punica granatum helps to increase appetite.

Punica granatum is highly beneficial for pregnant women.

Reduces pain in joints and arthritis.

Keep your earth clean and green...!

[neckromantics]

More creepy and unsettling, creature Astarion please.

I beg of thee. Vampires are meant to be an uncanny valley type of thing. An undead creature of the night that passes itself as just the right amount of living and mortal for you to let your guard down. I need more examples of his vampiric nature showing once he's grown comfortable enough, and I need it now.

~

An Astarion who is so silent in his movements that you often got jump scared by it in the earlier stages of your relationship.

You'd be lounging around on the sofa. Reading a book, lost in thought, all serene and cozy beneath a nice knitted blanket-- just having an all around nice, relaxing time when you see movement out of the corner of your eye. You glance up for just a moment, to the space before you that was previously unoccupied, and his entire face is suddenly hovering right in front of you.

Just waiting. Not moving. Pupils blown so huge that there's barely any color left to his eyes. Fangs are peeking out over the bruise-purple skin of his bottom lip. He's pallid. White as a corpse. Definitely in need of a good feeding.

His intentions were entirely innocent. He really only meant to ask you a question, and here you are being all dramatic and jumping several feet into the air and throwing your book off to the side in a panic. Thankfully, you're able to catch yourself before you full on shriek in his face.

(You love him and his ghoulishly handsome face, you really and truly do, but you sincerely thought for a moment that he was a spectre come to take you to the afterlife.)

~

Astarion, who routinely forgets to breathe. Yanno, like it's nothing.

You're well aware of the fact that vampires don't need to breathe. It's more of a force of habit than anything else, really-- something left over from when he was still mortal, he says.

Although, during bouts of intense emotion, or some sort of uh, stimulation, the focus on something so trivial gets put on the backburner for a bit.

The two of you will be sharing a particularly passionate kiss (or worse) when you feel the rapid rise and fall of his chest stop short. It's like all of the air has gotten caught in his lungs, and he ends up making these creaky grudge-like sounds in place of his usual low moaning. A clicking in the back of his throat in place of a sigh. If you play your cards just right, there might even be a rattling from deep within his chest that almost sounds like a purr.

When he finally does breathe, usually due to a well executed nip to his bottom lip, or the gentle brush of your fingers against one of his ears as you play with his hair, it comes out as an animalistic hiss. A sharp, choking gasp that sends goosebumps down the length of your arms.

~

How you catch him watching you sleep.

How you'll wake up in the pitch black of your bedroom in a cold sweat. Your hair is stood on end, a fearful shudder threatening to rattle your frame. A spike in your pulse that has your sleep addled brain doing somersaults in your skull. All of your instinctual alarm bells go off at once, telling you that something must be terribly wrong. Something must be watching you.

You try to blink away the bleariness-- try to shake off the fog of sleep for long enough to get your bearings, and catch a glint in the dark so ominous that for a moment you're scared stock still.

Something is watching you. Someone, rather.

Astarion's eyes gleam back at you in the dark like a wild animal's might. A bobcat, maybe, like the ones you'd often find stalking pray outside the tree line of camp all those nights ago. Pupils that glow a filmy, holographic orange despite there being no light to reflect off of them.

You don't notice until after you've taken a second to calm yourself that he's hovering over you. The bed just barely dips from his weight as he supports himself, and you'd be baffled by it all if you had any braincells left.

"Go back to sleep, darling." His voice is so soft, even over the pounding against your eardrums. Soothing. Tranquilizing. And though your eyes do begin to feel heavy, you're not exactly in the mood for rest anymore.

Especially not when he's pressing cold, feather-light kisses down the length of your throat not a moment later.

~

Please, I beg. Give me more.