#happy birthday kai 2024

[roppongi-division]

Thank you all!

I'd like to say 'thank you' to everyone who sent Kai a gift and made his birthday a very good one. I honestly wasn't expecting Kai to receive so many gifts, but it was graciously appreciated. Be sure to keep a look for Kisouna and Karada's birthdays coming up in two weeks!

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Not surprisingly, Kai is still in his music studio, still in the dark, enjoying the birthday gifts he received. His signature headphones are on as he continues fiddling with the production console, his head bobbing up and down to an imaginary beat in his head. Beside him on his desk are two plates: one is full of uneaten pizza crust, and the other is bare, save for some crumbs and frosting from some cake. As he continues fiddling with the knobs and buttons on his console, he turns toward the camera, giving a small nod before he turns back to his machine.

A minute passes before he finally ceases what he is doing and turns back to the camera, putting his headphones around his neck.

"Sorry, but once an idea starts flowing in your head, it's hard to pay attention to anything else. It's one of my many shortcomings, but one I'm proud to have. Anyway, I'd like to thank everyone for all the birthday gifts you all sent me. My birthdays are pretty tame since its just me and my family. But... I'll admit, this one may be the best one I can recall so far. I'm really grateful to all. Honestly."

"To make it up, you have my word that the Collaboration Event in November will be the best one I've put on so far. Keep an eye and ear out for it. It'll be like nothing you've ever seen. Until then."

Throwing up a peace sign, the music producer turns back to his music console going back to what he was doing, putting his all into his work.

It's obvious from all serious he is taking this that his words rang true. This Collab is going to be good...

[shinigami-striker]

Griffin Burns | Saturday, 10.26.24

Same voice actor - featuring Griffin Burns. Happy birthday! 🎂

2015

Chilbo (Frosticons), Slusho (Glorp Corp), and Snax (Munchos) - Mixels (TV series; episode: "A Quest for the Lost Mixamajig")

2021

Hiro Ryugasaki - Shadowverse: Champion's Battle (video game)

[evansonlylove]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVANNNNN!!🎉🎂🥳🎈🎁

Evan has had one of the most amazing careers, he has shown us every time, in every role that he puts his heart, sweat and tears into. He’s given so much for a large amount of these roles that take alot out of him mentally and even physically. My wish for evan this year is that everyone sees this, how it’s not easy to play these roles ESPECIALLY in the way he does. If there’s one thing i can say for sure is that evan ALWAYS puts 100% in for his work, for us, his family and friends. Even if that means breaking himself down in the process, Evan deserves to be seen for all that he does. We all appreciate him so much.

Sincerely i wish evan peace, love, and happiness, with everything he’s been through. he truly deserves it all and more. Evan, no award could change the way we see your work. I have so much more to say but i’m summing it up for the sake of not sounding weird.

Happy birthday to this amazing, loving, hard working, passionate soul we get to see and love. Happy birthday evan peters, you deserve the world.

-𝑅𝒶𝒾𝓃 ꨄ

[saitama-division]

It was late in the evening when the Saitama division team returned to the Miyuki residence. Though Sayaka insisted on staying home for her birthday, her best friend and surrogate sister, Lola, refused to take 'no' for an answer (It also didn't help that Yoshiko had sided with Lola, wanting to go out to eat, as well). As such, the birthday woman relented, though she was firm that the group return home no later than 10 P.M., as it was still a school night and Yoshiko had class in the morning.

Upon returning, the group of women stopped as they looked as the porch was covered with a multitude of boxes, no doubt all for the birthday woman, herself.

"Are... are these all for me?" Sayaka asked, speaking out loud.

"Well, it is your birthday, Mama!" Lola answered, as she was holding Yoshiko on her shoulders, who was enjoying being above everyone else.

"It seems like there are more here than last year." Kureha stated, as she began picking up the gifts and carrying them in the house as Sayaka unlocked the front door. Within a few minutes, all the gifts were moved from the front porch into the family living room.

"Can we open them now, Mama?!" Yoshiko asked, only for Sayaka to frown.

"Not tonight, sweetie." Sayaka answered. "It's already past your bedtime."

"Aww!" Yoshiko pouted.

"Oh, come on, Sweetness!" Lola said, already holding one of the boxes. "I want to see what you got myself."

"Lola..." Sayaka said, frowning at her friend, before sighing. "Fine, but only a few of them."

"Yay!" Both Lola and Yoshiko exclaimed, making Kureha wince as she gingerly rubbed the inside of her ears. Picking up the first gift, which wasn't very heavy, but not light either, the matriarch unwrapped the gift and pulled out the item.

The first box contained a black leather jacket with a butterfly motif on the back, as well as 'SAYAKA' written at the top.

"Oh my," Sayaka said, looking at it from all sides.

"Try it on, Sweetness! I want to see how it looks!"

Looking at Lola, slightly exasperated, the matriarch obeyed, nonetheless, slipping the jacket on. She had to admit, it felt sort of good.

"Look good, babe!" Lola complimented, giving her a thumbs up.

"Oh hey," Kureha said, walking up to Sayaka and pulling something off of the jacket.

"A note." She said, holding up a piece of paper with writing on it. Handing it to her mother, Sayaka unfolded it and read it:

"Happy birthday, Butterfly! Sorry for delivering this so late! The girl I had design it was taking her good, sweet time, but she delivered. Make sure you wear that thing from now on. It'll earn you kudos points when you go out. Trust me. Enjoy the rest of your birthday!

Sincerely,

Aranai "Ride or Die" Norikoru"

"Hmm, not bad." Lola said, hearing that jacket was from Aranai. "Kid's got good taste."

Shaking her head at her friend, Sayaka sat back down on the couch as she opened the next gift, which was smaller than the first.

It was a small, yet perfectly maintained bonsai tree with butterfly decorations on the branches. What really cemented it was the fact that Sayaka's full name was at the glass dish, and a photo of Sayaka underneath the tree.

"Mommy, it's you!" Yoshiko said, pointing to the photo.

"Ha, yes, it is, sweetie." Sayaka said, looking at the tree, surprised but happy.

"Did it say who it's from?" Kureha asked, looking around the tree in her mother's hands.

"Umm... oh, hold on."

Reaching into the box the tree came in, she pulled out a note similar to the Aranai's. Unfolding this one, she read it:

"A most joyous happy birthday once again to you, Sayaka-san! I pray that you are enjoying this day that the Lord has blessed you with. I've been practicing on pruning bonsai trees, and this was the first one that I was thoroughly pleased with, so I decided to gift it to you. I hope you enjoy it and take good care of it. Happy birthday once again, and may God bless you with many, many more!

Sincerely,

Shisuta"

"Ugh, I know she means well, but she really needs to work on gift-giving skills." Lola said, rolling her eyes at the tree and note.

"Lola, be nice." Sayaka said, frowning at her friend, as she looked back at the bonsai tree, smiling at it. "Truthfully, gifts like these mean a lot. I'll have to thank Shisuta for this on her birthday."

"Whatever."

Ignoring her friend, Sayaka turned to the next gift, which was the smallest so far. Opening it, the matriarch gasped silently.

It was an engraved fountain pen with a butterfly motif on it. Sayaka gently picked it up from all sides and looked it, fascinated with it. On the top of the box it came in, there was another note, which read:

"A very happy birthday to you once again, Sayaka-san. I truly hope that it was a good one, as always. You mentioned a few weeks ago that you had misplaced a particular pen you had liked, so I thought you might like this. I know it won't replace the one you lost, but I hope you find it useful, regardless. Your work, as always, is always greatly appreciated. I thank you once again for all that you do. See you at work again sometime. And once again, a very happy birthday to you.

Sincerely,

Kisouna Yuzairu"

"A pen?" Lola questioned, raising an eyebrow. "Does your job even require you to use to write often? I thought you were a crime scientist or something, Sweetness."

"The proper term is 'forensic scientist'." Kureha corrected.

"And I still have to write up reports on my findings when I'm done." Sayaka explained, before looking back at the pen with a smile. "So, a pen like this is going to be very helpful."

"If you say so."

Placing the pen back in its box, Sayaka turned to her fourth gift. She sighed as she was halfway done, thankfully. This next gift was a lot smaller than the previous one, making it the smallest out of the bunch; no surprise since it was a jewelry box.

It was a gold bracelet with different colored stones embedded in each opening. Holding it up, all of the women looked as the stones glistened off the living light, making it sparkle.

"Wow, it's so pretty, Mommy!" Yoshiko said, staring at it.

"Yeah, this gift is a hell of a lot better than the previous ones." Lola agreed. "Who sent it?"

"Umm..." Looking inside the gift box, at the top, there was some writing, which said:

"Sayaka-san, a very happy birthday to you. You mentioned in our last class that your birthday was coming up, so I decided to make you something, as thanks for your dedication in coming to our yoga class when you can. It's a chakra bracelet, meant to symbolize balance and inner peace. I hope it can provide you with just those things. Look upon it when times are tough, and I'm sure your burdens will be lighter. May your birthday continue to be a great one.

Sincerely,

Ivelisse Martinez"

"Ugh, great. And just like that, the gift is ruined." Lola said, pouting.

"Is there a particular reason you're being so vocal this evening?" Kureha asked, frowning at her friend/annoying mentor.

"Probably because I expect more from these gifts! So far, they've been one bad gift after another."

"Why are you even complaining? None of them are for you. They're for Mom." Kureha argued.

"And I actually have liked all of the gifts I've gotten, Lola." Sayaka said, frowning at her friend as the chakra bracelet was now on her wrist. "So please stop complaining. These gifts were given out of love."

"Fine, fine." Lola said, holding her hands up. "I'll keep my comments to myself."

"Much appreciated."

Turning to the fifth gift, the matriarch noted that this one was small as well, though not as small as Kisouna's or Ivelisse's. Opening it, she and the others looked at what was inside.

It was a music box adorned with a butterfly motif, like the rest of the gifts. What made the gift even more enchanting was the fact that, like Shisuta's gift, a drawing of Sayaka was present.

"Is... is that me?" Sayaka asked, looking at the drawing.

"You look pretty, Mommy!" Yoshiko said, getting up close to the music box, smiling at the drawing.

"Thank you, Sweetie." Sayaka said, rubbing her child's head, a small blush on her cheeks.

"Who's it from?" Lola asked.

"Why?" Kureha asked, looking back at her with a frown. "Wanna complain about this gift too?"

"I'm just curious! I wasn't going to say anything about it."

"Uh-huh."

Looking around, Sayaka couldn't find any indication of who sent it. Opening it up, she and the other women present listened as a small tune started playing, which sounded familiar to Sayaka as the tune continued playing.

"Where have I heard this before?" She wondered, listening deeply and closely to the melody. Not able to place it at the moment, she simply smiled as it was a very nice one. Looking inside, a note was placed, which she picked up and read:

"Happy birthday to you, Sayaka-san. I hope it is going well for you. I apologize that we haven't really talked much up until now, but it is always good to hear you doing well. Zakari mentioned that he heard from Kensaku-san that your birthday was coming up, so I spent the better part of a week making this, along with his and my wife's help. She did the drawing while he helped put this thing together. I only contributed to the music. It was a beat we worked on together back during the TDD days, but it never got released because... well, I'm sure you know.

But it suddenly came to my mind when I was thinking of a song to put in. I hope both the tune and this box can remind you of happier times when everything was right with the world. A happy birthday to you again. I look forward to seeing you and your team later on in the year during the Collab Event. Until then, stay safe.

Sincerely,

Kai Quinlan"

"Oh! That's where I heard it from!" Sayaka said, suddenly remembering.

"You know this tune, Mom?" Kureha asked.

"Kai and I came up with it back when we were with TDD, but... it never got released, unfortunately." Sayaka said, sadly.

"Aww, I'm sorry to hear that, Mama." Lola said. "Hey, at least you have something to remember it by now."

"...True." Sayaka nodded, looking back at the music box with a smile. As the tune ended, she closed the box and put it off to the side, promising that she'd find a special place in the house to put it. She then turned to the sixth and final gift. This gift was far bigger than the rest.

"I'm pretty sure we all know what this one is," Lola said, smirking.

"This would be the only gift that you'd get excited about." Kureha said, rolling her eyes, to which Lola simply shrugged.

Inside the last gift was, not surprisingly, a two-layered birthday cake with butterflies adorning it. In the front of the cake was written, 'Happy Birthday, Sayaka' in cursive. Inside the box it came in, a letter was written, which read:

"Dear Sayaka-san,

A very happy birthday to you once more. I hope that it has been a good one. And I hope this birthday cake helps to make it even better. May you celebrate many, many more years.

Sincerely,

Luis Kōkyū"

“Wooow, lovely, seems like you’re getting more and more popular with each year, how does it feel, Ms. Miyuki, to be the most loved contestant in the whole D.R.B.?” Lola grinned while holding out an imaginary microphone to Sayaka who only laughed and bashfully pushed her hand away. “Oh stop it, Lola, that’s too much, I just simply treat people how I want to be treated, with kindness and respect, such things go a long way, y’know?”

“Yeah, I doubt Lola would know what those words would mean.” Kureha shot at Lola who only responded by sticking her tongue out at her best friend. “Oh hush, Ms. Anti-Social, at least I have more than 3 friends and won’t scream at the sight of sunlight.”

Kureha rolled her eyes. “Whatever, Freakoff Queen.”

“Girls, enough, it’s much too late for that.” Sayaka gently reprimanded both women who responded with half hearted apologies. Luckily, Yoshiko wasn’t listening in as the little girl was much too focused on the glittering cake in front of her, she reached up to tug Sayaka’s sleeve, “Mommyyyyy…” She looked up at her, smaller wide amber eyes clashing with bigger ones, immediately all three women knew what she was thinking and as much as Sayaka loved and cherished her baby girl even letting her get away with things more often than not, she knew that she had to firmly put on the mom hat and put her foot down.

The older brunette woman hoisted her daughter onto her lap and patted her head. “Sorry honey bunny but the party is officially over and you have school in the morning, it’s already way past your bedtime as it is.”

Immediately, Yoshiko deflated in her mother’s arms, slumping dejectedly against her, it was quite comical how she went from excited to disappointed in just a matter of seconds. “But mommy, please? With sprinkles on top?” She begged, even jutted out her bottom lip for good measure.

Lola bit her lip to keep from giggling and even Kureha cracked a smile, Sayaka wanted to grin too but she kept strong as she knew that if she did so right now, that would only give Yoshiko more motivation to keep pushing. “Nope and speaking of sprinkles, you’ve already had some and more today, both from the cake Kanra-chan gave us and from when we went to dinner and you had that ice cream sundae, I think you had enough sugar for today, sorry baby but now it’s time for you to get washed up and put to bed.”

Sayaka saw how sad Yoshiko was getting and booped her nose to make her feel better. “You’re a good girl, Yoshi, so I know you won’t fight me on this but I tell you what, how about I read a few chapters from your favorite book, would that make you feel better, hm?”

Yoshiko pouted and furrowed her brows, a clear sign to Sayaka that told her that she was thinking very hard on her offer before letting out a large puff of air and nodding. “Okay, but you have to do the voices! Auntie and Big sis too! It won’t sound the same!”

“I-“ Kureha went to protest but was cut off by Lola slapping her hand in front of her mouth, a large grin on her own face. “Of course we will, munchkin, as long as you listen to mama and don’t cause her no fuss.” The model beamed and Kureha glared daggers at her but made no move to remove the hand from her mouth.

“Yay! This is…” A yawn had cut Yoshiko off, it seemed like the excitement of celebrating her mama’s birthday had finally wore her down, she tiredly rubbed her eye as she continued. “This is gonna be awesome! I can’t wait to know what happens to the Queen and the knight and the magic lady!” She leaned her head on Sayaka’s shoulder as the older woman carried both herself and her daughter up the flight of stairs to the bathroom to get started on their nightly routine.

Sayaka chuckled and gave the side of her baby’s head a kiss. “Soon, my baby, soon.”

Thank you for the gift!

[hjbirthdaywishes]

September 13, 2024

Happy 29 Birthday to Robbie Kay.

[minato-division03]

Though the date of her birth had already passed, that didn't mean that the celebration for one of Japan's most widely known and celebrated idols was over. Though it was late in the day, a large package arrived outside Miku Shirazuki's apartment addressed to her. Coming back from her classes, the woman looked at the large box outside her door. Sighing, she unlocked the door first before lugging the large box inside her home. Looking at the shipping address, she looked as it was sent from somewhere here in Minato. Opening it up, she peered inside the box and looked at what was inside:

It was a multitude of gifts, including a t-shirt, a pair of wine glasses, and a moon lamp with a wide variety of colors mixed in. She blinked as she looked at all of items inside, each which had to do with her interest in astronomy. Looking inside, she also saw there was a note, which was addressed to her. It read:

"To Miku,

A very happy birthday to you. I apologize for sending these out late. My work and life has been busy, as of late. I'm glad to hear you are doing well and better since leaving your former life behind. My son, Zakari, whom you may or may not know from classes, told me about your new love of astronomy, so my family and I decided to send to you. The moon lamp is from me, the glasses are from my wife, and the shirt's from Zakari. I hope you enjoy them all. Again, a very happy birthday to you. I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

Kai Quinlan, a.k.a. Wolf of Shadows"

Miku twirled around her room and unplugged her moon lamp from the outlet, replacing it with her new colorful moon lamp.

She lied down on her bed, wearing nothing but the tshirt that she received (which was three sizes too big on her) laying on her side to watch the bright colors mix together in admiration.

Her eyes travelled to the wine glasses she received that she left on her bedside table. “I could go for a wine right about now… Ah who am I kidding, I’ve never had wine. But maybe now’s the year to try some.”

Thanks for the gifts!

[kobedivision]

The sun was setting, casting a warm glow through the windows of Ren Nakashima's home. It was a rare day off from the relentless pace of his music career, and he was savoring every moment. With his guitar in hand, he was lost in a melody, the notes flowing effortlessly from his fingers. His headphones were a barrier to the world, allowing him to immerse himself in the music.

His tranquility was interrupted when Ayano, his younger sister, appeared at the doorway. Her presence was a gentle reminder that even on his birthday, the world wouldn’t pause for long. A flicker of annoyance crossed his face, but it melted away when she mentioned a visitor at the door.

Ren set his guitar aside and made his way to the entrance. He expected to find a fan or perhaps a courier with yet another gift. Instead, a delivery person handed him a small, unassuming package with a letter attached. The simplicity of it piqued his interest.

After a polite nod to the delivery person, Ren closed the door and examined the package. It was just a single CD with no cover art, just a handwritten label. The letter, however, bore the unmistakable handwriting of Kai Quinlan, his friend and fellow musician, which read:

"Dear Vox,

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, my fellow architect of sound. Today's not just another day; it’s a celebration of your journey, your music, and the indelible mark you’ve left on the hearts of many.

I regret that I can't be there to hand you this letter and see the surprise on your face, but the decks call my name, and the airwaves await the touch of DJ Veenyle. The studio's been my home away from home, ensuring our Collaboration Project hits just the right notes when it drops.

The track we've been refining is finally complete. It's a wild ride of beats and bars, a testament to the late nights and the relentless spirit that defines you. It's got your signature all over it, and I’m proud to have been a part of its creation.

I trust that the one who's captured your heart will hear the truth in your lyrics and understand the depth of your devotion. Music is our language, and through it, you’ve spoken volumes.

Looking forward to our next studio session, where the magic happens and the music comes alive. Until then, keep the fire burning and the verses flowing.

Happy birthday, once again.

With respect and beats,

Wolf of Shadows"

With a newfound eagerness, Ren returned to his room. He placed the CD into his radio, the anticipation building as the player whirred to life. As the first beats of the track filled the room, Ren closed his eyes, letting the music envelop him...

“A-ayano, shhh! Nii-san’s busy!”

“But I wanna see what Wolfie got him!”

Ryōhei winced as Ayano stomped her foot and pouted, the older boy briefly glancing back only to see his older brother still nodding his head to whatever beat Mr. Quinlan had sent him much to his relief, he turned back to his little sister only to find her trying to walk up to him, with a choked yelped, Ryōhei pulled her back and entrapped her in his skinny arms, Ayano growled and squirmed.

“Let me go! Let me go!”

“Ayano please! Nii-san will be v-very mad if you interrupt h-him, you d-don’t want to m-make him mad, d-do you..?”

Ayano squirmed a little bit before settling down. “No…”

Ryōhei sighed and slowly let her go, Ayano crossed her arms and pouted sadly and Ryōhei, despite how much Ayano teases and torments him, she was still his little sister and he doesn’t like to see her sad, he kneeled down to her level and took her hands in his. “I-It’s okay, maybe when Nii-san is finished, w-we can ask him t-to take us to that new ice cream place…I-I heard that they had strawberry-“

“STRAWBERRY SHERBET?!” Ayano’s ruby eyes sparked and Ryōhei once again winced at the volume, a chuckle caught both of their attention and they turned to see their big brother Ren smirking down at them, Ryōhei wanted to sink into the floor, so much for keeping quiet.

Thank you for the gift!

[f1tfballetc]

Happy birthday to @kaihavertz29! Your willingness to learn and grow is truly commendable.

Keep working hard to develop your skills and talents, and you will continue to reach new heights. 🎉🎂🥳

[isabeauwolf]

Happy Birthday, Kai! To our favorite MHA Villain and yakuza boss! God, I hope we see him again before the end of the series with his arms back!

And tomorrow I will once again become the most annoying person you know...

[stars-and-the-min]

☆ the wrong way to hard launch (16) | OP81

summary : oscar's girlfriend is a walking pr problem for literally everyone (including herself) social media au

pairing : oscar piastri x zhou!fem!singer!oc

a/n the isms of a long-distance, working couple i'm back!!! this was supposed to be published in july my bad y'all i got busy :)

masterlist | last part | part 16 | next part

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selinabui happy birthday to the best cousin i could've asked for. thanks for being some racing-obsessed weirdo, for playing video games with me across the world and most of all for once punching some guy in the face for me. love from: the more talented, overall better, most adorable cousin you could've asked for <3 (you'll always be the coolest older brother!) tagged: zhouguanyu24

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chrisyamada 🎵 | Chris Yamada · Pins and Needles (ft. Selina Bui from Empty Bottles)

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chrisyamada Surprise drop? @.selinabui and I are pleased to present, to our humble fans, a little collab we recorded back in April. Without further ado, enjoy 'Pins and Needles' tagged: selinabui

selinabui fyi the electric guitar solo is ME bc as if he could ever shred that cool ↳ chrisyamada @.selinabui i totally could

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selinabui "are you happy to be in paris?" OUI!

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tina_kim SO NOT OVER PINS AND NEEDLES I'M STARVED FOR NEW MUSIC

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kayla @luna_apocolypse · 1h tbh it's not super surprising that lina got sick; it's still cold in the northern parts and she wears mini dresses and short skirts for two hours in the evening; plus she's probably exhausted and burning out

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selinabui_news 📱Screencaps of Lina from the Empty Bottles instagram live. Get well soon baby 🥺 tagged: selinabui

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camilina gfs fr @ drummergf · 11m this is unironically the antithesis of that sabrina moment with a fan named joshua like 😭 similar reaction of disbelief and surprise but the context could not be more different

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from the phone of oscar piastri

TWITTER

lina !!! @EB_selina · 4h this is actually really mortifying and i'd appreciate if we all collectively wiped it from memory ↳ Oscar Piastri @.OscarPiastri · 3h It's actually my new ringtone for you ↳ lina !!! @EB_selina · 3h count ur lucky stars we're not in the same country right now

cami yang @EB_Cami · 38m what if i said i'm also feeling a little messy 🤔

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taglist @ririyulife @ashy-kit @fionaschicken @namgification @cherry-piee @urfavsgf @eiaaasamantha @sp1rl @destinyg237 @iloveyou3000morgan

[roppongi-division]

Darkness casted over the lavish city of Roppongi as Kai Quilan’s birthday was minutes from being over and done with.

It was break time for his radio station. He leaned back in his seat when he heard the door to his studio creak open slowly.

Peering inside was a familiar girl with metallic blue hair.

“Miku Shirazuki?” Kai asked, surprised to see the retired idol in front of him, removing his headset. “Haven’t seen you in a while, what brings you in?”

Miku Shirazuki slipped her backpack off her shoulders and setting it on the table as she dug through. “In a bit of a hurry here, but I had to hand-deliver your birthday present now that I’m done with classes.”

Kai raised a brow. She wanted to give him a birthday present?

“We don’t know work together anymore, but you did help jumpstart my old line of work,” Miku said as she pulled a small wrapped package out of her black backpack and pushed it in Kai’s direction. “So I probably should give something to you.”

“Open it. Hope you like them, I actually had some help from Her Majesty the Queen Card and I got too meet that wife of yours to make this— uh, separately. They helped separately. Happy Birthday, Wolf of Shadows-san. I gotta hurry home before my parents lose it for me not coming home on time.”

After exchanging goodbyes, Kai tore through the present, peering inside.

Inside the larger present was a personal photo night plaque that functioned as a nightlight, a picture frame with a photograph of him, Mireya, and Zakari that only Mireya had, and a type of music box that played his and his wife’s favorite song to listen to together.

Kai had to blink a few times as he looked at the photo of him and his family together. While normally he would question how exactly someone was able to get the three of them together in one setting, he knew that since the D.R.B. begun and since his family had joined, many photos of the three of them together had been posted together, both online and off. Though he was normally a private person, he knew when Chuohku forced him into this tournament that any shred of his privacy was going to be nonexistent.

Besides that, he did have to admit, the photo was really nice. He was truly grateful for his wife and kid, no matter how much they may annoy him. Looking out the direction Miku had gone, he made himself a mental note to thank her, both for her birthday and his next project. Truthfully, he missed working with her. She was one of the better people he had made music with. Nodding his head one more in her direction, he now had a tough decision to make: where exactly to put this wonderous picture of him and his family...

[shinigami-striker]

Sean Schemmel | Thursday, 11.21.24

Same voice actor, different anime characters - featuring Sean Schemmel (known as the English voice of Goku in the Dragon Ball series). Happy birthday! 🎂

2017

Goku, King Kai, Goku Black, & Vegito - Dragon Ball Super (anime; English dub)

[srbachchan]

DAY 6080

Jalsa, Mumbai Oct 10, 2024/Oct 11 Thu/Fri 1:62 am

many offered to tell me the time was wrong .. but it was past midnight and so I did 1:62 am .. could not understand , so I shall understand now and seek forgiveness .. maybe it should read .. 00:62 or what .. how does one write if its one o clock in the morning of the next day after midnight .. 1:62 am is the one o clock of the Friday 11th October !! .. so how is it supposed to be written !!

🪔 ,

October 11 .. wishes to the Ef sharers of the day of birth : Ef Jasbir Singh Kapoor .. Ef Krishil Rajpal .. Ef Tatiana .. Ef Syed Imrul Kais (aka Anup) from Bangladesh - Dhaka 🇧🇩 .. Ef Anu Gupta from USA 🇺🇲 .. Ef Anusha Bansal from Delhi (aka ABY BABY) .. Ef Dilip Jasani .. Ef Panna Vyas .. happiness to all .. 🙏🏻❤️🚩

Birthday - EF Jasbir Singh Kapoor / Krishil Rajpal/ Tatiana Ef Friday, 11 October

the day of birth .. and another day in its knowing that the celebration at that time was different to the time now ..

and the most revered gift that comes to me is from the City of Wroclaw , Poland ..

wait and decide if my words ring true ..

The City of Wroclaw, Poland as you all may know gave me the Ambassador declaration of the City during my last visit there .. it is the City of Literature also and they have placed a molding of Babuji on their main Square .. it is also the City of Elfs and they honoured Babuji with this statue .. they have also named a Square-Street after Babuji, the Harivansh Rai Bachchan street square ..

AND ..

As a gift from the City they have sent me for this day a most loving generous and overwhelming gift ..

Young musicians play the violin as a respect to Babuji 's Madhushala the tune in which he sang it .. at all the prominent locations of the City .. it is a most humbling and overwhelming gesture .. and words fail me in expressing my emotion at this point :

To my dearest Ef's that have been waiting for me since last night and been putting up banners and decorations about Jalsa .. I have no words to express my love and gratitude .. thank you seems so small .. but I shall meet you shortly at the GOJ .. perhaps a little later in the DAY .. for right now am busy with the family and the staff at work ..

I am not working today - wish I was - but KBC and the entire show has done surprise elements which overtook me by complete surprise .. and again my gratitude to all that take so much trouble to give me their love ..

I pray for the wellness of all ..

And shall shortly be giving my prayers and respects to Ma and Babuji ..

Bear with me for today ..

अपने सभी इफ़ Ef को मैं हृदय से अपना आभार प्रकट करता हूँ - कितना आप सब मेरे लिये करते हैं, इसका मैं नहीं समझ सकता कि मैंने ऐसा क्या किया है, जिससे मुझे इतना स्नेह आप सब देते हैं ।

बस आपका स्नेह इसी तरह बना रहे, और मुझ अवसर मिलता रहे कि मैं आपके स्नेह का अधिकारी बन सकूँ

❤️

🙏

अमिताभ बच्चन

Amitabh Bachchan

[f1version]

11. “am I your favorite?” “I like your dog a bit more than you I won’t lie” with max but instead of dog it’s cats🫶🫶

P1 IN YOUR HEART ★ MV1

pairing: max verstappen x fem! gf! reader

summary: 5 times you told Max his cats were P1 in your heart, and 1 time he did a Grand Slam.

warnings: 5 + 1 format ( it’s my first time doing it ), fluff, teasing & joking, established relationship, sassy and jimmy are the favorites ( duh! )

word count: 1.7k

note: this just reminded me how much i LOVE writing fluff, thank you kay <3

general masterlist ★ 1k special

1. SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The first time it happened, it was Max’s birthday. It wasn’t race week and the obnoxious party Red Bull was going to throw him, was the following day. That left you, Max, Jimmy, and Sassy against the world.

“You are so pretty,” Max said while petting Sassy. You smiled, he loved those little beings so much.

“They may be my favorite thing on this house” You answered jokingly, Jimmy crawling into your lap “Taking P1 indeed”

Max looked at you funny because was he really behind his cats? You bet. Max Verstappen loved being first, even if it meant fighting his cats to be P1 in your heart.

“Oh really?” the Dutchman teased “I’ll be the judge of that” He finished as he picked up Jimmy from your lap and ran away.

2. NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The second time it happened, it was Tuesday, two days after Abu Dhabi. Max had already secured his third world championship back in September, but RedBull had kept both of you there until Monday for partying.

You had just arrived at your shared apartment in Monaco, Jimmy and Sassy surprisingly purring at your arrival, tangling in your feet.

“Hi lovelies!” you said softly, petting both of their tiny heads “How are my favorite beings in the universe?”

“Oh, now they’re your universe?” Max complained, leaving his bags on the floor to pet his cats too “I figured a three-time world champion would be”

You just laughed at his childish behavior “Oh shut up, Maxie. Let them have their moment”

3. DECEMBER 31, 2023

The third time, was on New Year’s Day. You were at a party in Monaco, the sky adorned with stars, and the place was full of friends, family, and colleagues; One minute away from giving a warm welcome to 2024.

Max was holding you close, one arm around your waist, the other one caressing your arm. Your arms were wrapped around his torso, eyes focused on the stars before they drifted to him.

“Maxie” You called, he hummed, his arm around your waist losing a bit. “What’s your year's resolution?”

You and Max usually took that question as a joke, even after you achieved the majority of last year's. Max thought about it for at least 8 seconds before a grin popped on his lips.

“That one’s obvious. I will overtake the cats and become P1 in your heart,” He said, unserious. You laughed.

“Hard one. They will always be my favorite”

Max rolled his eyes, bringing you close one more time that year, his eyes shined with happiness and little mischief.

His temple met yours.

“Well, they don’t get to kiss you right…three, two…now”

Cheers and celebrations were shared while Max cupped your cheeks, kissing you sweetly.

“Happy new year, schatje”

4. JANUARY 29, 2024

The fourth time was on purpose. Max was away in Milton Keynes for testing and practice, you were home with two little creatures.

It had been a long day at the office and you missed Max, so around dusk, you decided to tease him a bit with a picture of the cats.

you: [ 1 image attached ]

you: actually my favorites ever EVER

Max laughed at loud when he saw it, getting a whistle from Christian and a pat on the back from Danny (they had just wrapped up a meeting). Max rolled his eyes, focusing back on your messages. He could win this one.

max: you know what’s my favorite EVER?

you: what?

max: [ 1 image attached ]

max: the new car😍😍😍

you: i could fight you and your vroom vroom AND win

max: good luck with that schatje

5. FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The fifth time was on Valentine’s Day. That morning, when buying groceries, you found yourself in the middle of the pet section, buying a couple some cat accessories and costumes for Valentine’s Day.

You were so eager to try it on the cats that when you got home, you discarded the other bags in the kitchen knowing Max would organize everything while you styled the two furry demons.

“Max! Look at their little costumes!” You said picking up Sassy, she had a heart-shaped antenna headband and a tutu.

“I’m one hundred percent sure she will hate you for the rest of her life” Max answered picking up his phone to take a photo.

“Oh yeah?” You challenged, picking up Jimmy so Max could take a photo of him too. “I wouldn’t be so sure about that, since I’m hers and Jim’s favorite… and they’re my favorite”

“Really, schat? On Valentine’s Day?” Max said in faked disbelief “I knew you hated me, but this is heartless”

You just laughed, turning around so you could take off the costumes before they were destroyed.

“I love you, babe!”

“Blah, blah, blah,” Max said “I love you too”

+1 . . . CLOSURE

Finally, it was a “normal” Sunday. Max had a two-week break before the next race, so he took one week off the factory to be with you.

But the thing is, Max, had been acting suspicious. All week long he had been so secretive but also so loving and touchy. What made you realize something was a bit off was his attitude around Friday, Saturday, and today.

On Friday, he decided to go hiking with you, gifting you a beautiful bracelet with three charms: A cat that looked just like Jimmy, a second cat that looked like Sassy, and a couple for both of you. You were used to Max gifting you things, usually, they were simple, handmade items, but he also bought you expensive stuff. You loved everything he gave you.

Then Saturday came. He prepared a dinner date in your favorite Monegasque restaurant, where he gave you flowers and a necklace, it had a heart with an M engraved on it. You loved it.

Even after two days of wonderful gifts and sunshine, Sunday morning was still a surprise. Max decided to wake you up with breakfast in bed and tons of kisses, a lovely morning of you asked anyone.

After that, he said you had to be ready for a picnic at 4 PM, you could have begged him to tell you why but you knew he was stubborn enough to resist everything.

Either way, that’s why you found yourself at the top of Monte Carlo, having a picnic while the sun was burned by the ocean.

“So, are you going to tell me what’s been this weekend?” You asked after taking a sip of wine, it was enchanté.

“Why? Is it out of character?” He asked back jokingly, you rolled your eyes, smiling. “I’m joking”

“I know”

“Follow me”

You grabbed Max’s hand, getting up from the floor. He started walking towards the sunset, golden light shining on his face, blue eyes turning green.

“This past month, we have been talking—daydreaming about a life together” Max started, you nodded “And, yes, we already live together but remember how we wanted more?”

You nodded again, your chest growing warm, this had to be going the place you wanted it to. This had to be the moment you had been waiting for. Max got close, taking your other hand in his as the sky turned pink.

“Well, I figured a couple of months ago before the season started,” He continued “That I want to spend the rest of my days, nights, years, life, and eternity with you”

He started to move away, making up space for a final movement.

“So, I wanted to know,” He knelt “Would you marry me?”

The world stopped. It stopped and even if the sun was setting, daylight had just sprung out from the bottom of Earth.

You started shaking your head yes.

“Yes! Yes, and a million times yes!” You exclaimed, wrapping your arms around him.

Max let out a loud sigh, laughing a bit before sliding the ring into your finger and launching himself at you “Thank you, baby. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love you so so much”

“I love you so much more, Max”

There were hugs, kisses, laughter, and the dizzying feeling of adrenaline drove the car to the top of the podium. Max, drunk in happiness, cupped your face in his hands.

“Now that's out of the way. Am I your favorite?” He asked, almost laughing, but so hopeful. He was so cute.

“Max Emilian Verstappen!”

“I’m just joking…” He laughed, hugging you for a second and then holding your waist “But am I?”

“I like your cats a bit more than you, I won’t lie”

“Oh for fu-”

That’s when this whole situation clicked for you. Max had started all of this on Friday so it could be like a race weekend, finishing P1 on Sunday’s race.

“Schatje, I’m kidding, you’ve always been my favorite,” You said, now you were cupping his face in your hands “And you just did a Grand Slam,” You said, kissing your future husband.

[perseephoneee]

⭑ FIC RECS ⭑

↳ masterlist  ↳ ship exchange ↳ taglist ↳ 1k celebration

last updated: 04/15/2024

↳ as a writer, i'm always consuming things about my favs, and i thought it was time to share some of my favorites. every story here has likely been reread by moi a million times. also-- my psyche can be easily viewed by how many stories are under one individuals *cries*

SUPERNATURAL

every headcanon from @via-l0ve

her boys @octoberclidan. (tfw)

dances with team free will @octoberclidan

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ DEAN WINCHESTER

cruel summer (18+) @waynes-multiverse

ladies with experience (18+) @hintsofhoney

dean reads you wrong @zepskies

she's my siren (18+) @fatecantstopme

smoke eater (series) @zepskies

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ SAM WINCHESTER

a taste of summer @impala-dreamer

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ CASTIEL

dreaming (18+) @impala-dreamer

beautiful to me @impala-dreamer

angel alpha (18+) @crashdevlin

i'll watch over you @octoberclidan

if you will have me, i'm yours (18+) @gilverrwrites

neckties @supernaturalfreewill

love, by any other name @zepskies

peculiar @supernaturalfreewill

because of books @supernaturalfreewill

last night on earth (18+) @hollybell51

don't bet on it (18+) @hollybell51

his charge (18+) @impala-dreamer

sharing is caring (III) @zepskies

TEEN WOLF

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ ISAAC LAHEY

sick reader @smellslikemultifandomimagines

aftercare @smellslikemultifandomimagines

hidden with isaac @scoopsahoy

mutual losing (18+) @smellslikemultifandomimagines

facesitting (18+) @smellslikemultifandomimagines

cruel summer @hotdogwillex

come back to me @hotdogwillex

cold feet, warm bodies (18+) @scoopsahoy

i'm gonna kiss you now @sourwulf

drunken confessions @teenwolffan-with-nolife

dream @rogershoe

fratboy!isaac (18+) (all time fav) @mermaidenisaacs

teaches you to kiss (18+) @mermaidenisaacs

prove me wrong (18+) @twjournals

VAMPIRE DIARIES

dating the mikaelsons @wholoveseggs

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ ELIJAH MIKAELSON

hold (18+) @wholoveseggs

extra-extraordinary (18+) @wholoveseggs

blood bath (18+) @wholoveseggs

warmth (18+) @wholoveseggs

the result of naps @fitzs-trained-monkey

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ KLAUS MIKAELSON

she knew better (18+) @klausysworld

distracted @theeoriginals

you bring me home @theeoriginals

sharp (18+) @theeoriginals

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ KOL MIKAELSON

christmas khaos @wholoveseggs

goodnight kisses @kmikaelsonimagines

frustrations (18+) @madhatterbri

thigh socks (18+) @geminioriginalsimagines

proposal @kmikaelsonimagines

Christmas in dixie @fitzs-trained-monkey

bruised and battered @fitzs-trained-monkey

shots @so-long-soldier-writes

little favors @fitzs-trained-monkey

of ice skates and sugar cookies @fitzs-trained-monkey

ten minute blood stain removal @fitzs-trained-monkey

like a box of chocolates @fitzs-trained-monkey

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ KAI PARKER

for my valentine (18+) @babeydollx

lace (18+) @geminioriginalsimagines

game on (18+) @socio-kai-path1972

kisses @socio-kai-path1972

why? @socio-kai-path1972

affinity romance (18+) @socio-kai-path1972

is it hot in here? (18+) @oneirataxiahiraeth

party crasher (18+) @oneirataxiahiraeth

sex tea (18+) @oneirataxiahiraeth

say it again (18+) @oneirataxiahiraeth

the red means (18+) @oneirataxiahiraeth

the price of hatred (18+) @oneirataxiahiraeth

spoiled (18+) @oneirataxiahiraeth

birthday girl (18+) @oneirataxiahiraeth

STAR TREK

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ JIM KIRK/BONES

a well documented debacle @mybullshitsensesaretingling

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ PAVEL CHEKOV

sweatpants @youre-on-a-starship

MARVEL

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ LOKI

reformed villain squad @give-me-a-moose

overtime (18+) @cleo-fox

loki's happy ending @gingerwritess

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ BUCKY BARNES

graveyard @wkemeup

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ STEVEN GRANT/MARC SPECTOR

red flags (18+) @astroboots

HUNGER GAMES

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ FINNICK O'DAIR

oral headcanon (18+) @lucilleslore

darling and the virgin (18+) @wife-of-all-dilfs

TED LASSO

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ JAMIE TARTT

chilly cheeks @veryberryjelly

about you @buckychristwrites

saved you a seat @benedictscanvas

operation: tartt's heart @theowritesstuff

DOCTOR WHO

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ TENTH DOCTOR

family christmas @writerlyhabits

gestures and evasion @doctenwho

before you go @doctorslove

falling in love again @doctorslove

CRIMINAL MINDS

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ SPENCER REID

virgin!spence (18+) @fortheloveofwonderland

i'd bottle the feelings you gave me @spencersfunkysocks

all the women he's loved before @fortheloveofwonderland

a helping hand (18+) @sinfulspencer

second date @samuel-de-champagne-problems

preciously pure (18+) @foxy-eva

STRANGER THINGS

꒰ ࿁ ˙ ˖ ໑ BILLY HARGROVE

two ships passing in the night @hairringtonsteve

[hismourningflower]

「 just breathe | kai's 2024 birthday special! 」 jing yuan & blade x gn!reader | hurt/comfort, nightmares | birthday fanfiction. ↳ additional tags. reader with ptsd (yet again, self indulgent for my bday!) but you can read it as reader with just nightmares in general!! ooc jing yuan & blade, kinda soppy/fluff with angsty themes. ↳ happy birthday to me part one! this is the honkai edition, there's a genshin special scheduled for later today!

data has been uploaded! - send an ask to join the taglist; specify genshin, honkai or both! @lovingluxury, @dumbificat, @starryshinyskies, @ryuryuryuyurboat, @ainescribe

the jade's guidelines | honkai masterlist | bday m.list | previous work

you could never forget the silk sheets that line your shared bed with JING YUAN, an aspect of the luxuries that the xianzhou alliance bathe themselves quite fondly over the years of their long-life species' existence. you would tease jing yuan that perhaps it was the xianzhou natives' way of comforting themselves after what happened regarding their ancestors but the more you considered it, the more highly likely it felt to be true.

every night you'd fall asleep in these sheets without fail, drowning amongst their soft touch that brushes against your skin. it slides against your every limb, wrapping itself around your body for comfort whenever you're forced to go to bed without jing yuan at your side; there'd be numerous occasions, ones that he was always forced to deal with. you'd always see the way his eyes soften and shift away from you when he admits that he'd be late to bed. it was always work related, of course it was, he was the esteemed general of the cloud knights, the luofu's very own divine foresight.

you could never be mad at him, you were lucky enough to even be on the arm of the general. in your eyes, there was no way you could complain about his workload interrupting things except when it weighs down on him, dragging on his ankles and his shoulders to the point where all he can do is smile and keep napping - this is normal behaviour you've adjusted to but where's that small smirk that you love so much?

unfortunately, there's a nagging that weighs you down too. even though you don't explicitly mention it to jing yuan, he's more than aware. he's by no means stupid and he's actually incredibly observant, especially for you, his dearest partner. he's been awake on more than one occasion when your peaceful sleep is disrupted, your brows furrowed as you clutch at the sheets - naively unaware of his presence in the first place.

the silence will fill with struggled whimpers and gasps for breath, evolving into tears you might not even know slip from your closed eyes, squeezed shut as if trying to wake yourself up. these things haunt you, remind you of your struggles and where life has taken you. jing yuan has never been one for interrupting your rest, after all you've never once disturbed him but he knows he can't let you lay there, thrashing as you cry. not only for your sake but his own, when it breaks his heart to even witness it.

jing yuan will force himself to disturb you, strong arms wrapping around you and fighting against every thrash and struggle your emotionally weak body fights with until you calm against the comfort of his chest, breaking out into muffled sobs as your knuckles go white clutching onto him. he'll let out a breath, noting that you're awake when you choke out his name between gasps for breath.

"just breathe," he coos, a large hand smoothing down your back as his face buries into your hair. long, white hair drapes over his shoulders, tickling at your nose now that it's not tied up with a red ribbon, "it's okay, i'm here."

never once has jing yuan pressed into what your nightmare was about, simply listening as you follow his instructions and take a deep breath, trying to regulate as your body calms. there's a soft sniffle every now and then, his chest damp from where you've been sobbing but he'd rather it be like this instead of the bedsheets from where you've struggled alone.

every time it'll break his heart but he'll do it over and over again, knowing that his mere presence is what soothes you and keeps the tormenting demons at bay. maybe you'll never say it to him but all you need in those moments is him and he's more than happy to hold your shaking body until you fall back asleep.

BLADE isn't a fool, in fact he has his own fair share of nightmares from the mara within him and his past deeds. even if he denies it, you're no fool too and you've been present many times when it comes to blade panicking in his sleep. you do know however not to wake him, aware of his violent tendencies - you could be anyone to him when he wakes up and despite putting every inch of your trust into him, you know that's something you can't risk with him.

the next morning, he'll always avoid your gaze. dark hair will hang over ruby red eyes, concealing them from your view as he goes about his business, still closely knit to your side. he's aware that you know, that you was there and you witnessed it. there's no convincing him for a moment that he can trust you enough just to receive some form of comfort, even if it's hours later when dawn is breaking and in his eyes, just another day begins.

despite his avoidance of the topic when it revolves around him, blade doesn't shy away from your nightmares at all. in fact, considering how well acquainted he is with them - and dealing with them alone, - blade is way more comforting than many may suspect when it comes to your nightmares. it can be a surprising addition to the relationship at first when you experience the first night of having a harsh nightmare while the two of you share a bed.

blade isn't afraid to give you a snap back to reality in the moments you need it the most. in his eyes it's better than letting you lay there and struggle, your body thrashing on woven sheets that are soft from the fabric detergent you'd recently swapped to. when your relationship had started, he'd been against the idea of you staying with him at the stellaron hunters' headquarters but blade was observant enough to notice how often you had nightmares when he'd come to visit your home outside of work. he'll never admit it out loud but that's what changed his mind about where you slept at night.

there's a cold exterior that your boyfriend wears but deep inside, he can't bear the sight of seeing you go through it. he can't bear to hear the way you cry out his name, wrapping your arms around his neck as he gently shakes you awake to wake you up from the horrors you were witnessing. that's why he'll clutch your body into his, never letting go even after you've calmed down. his fingers dig slightly into your soft flesh, his face buried into your neck as he takes a moment for him too to calm down.

"blade? you can let go..." you mumble against his scarred shoulder, bandages decorating the flesh of his upper arm. he'll grunt in response, the cold tip of his nose pressing harder against your skin.

"just a little longer," he mutters in response, albeit a little stubbornly as his hug tightens for a moment, squeezing you reassuringly, "just... keep breathing for me."

you're okay, you're awake, your breathing is slowing down. he repeats these things to himself like a mantra, ruby eyes fluttering shut behind long, dark eyelashes as he presses chaste kisses to your shoulder. you personally never understood why he seemed so affected by your nightmares as the two of you curl back up, pressed together so intimately with the sheets draped over your bodies but blade knows he can't cope with the idea of seeing you in any form of pain, whether physical or mental.

if he could, he would take every inch and sliver of your pain for you. he'd carry the weight of your past and struggles, just to never see you sob from another nightmare ever again.

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