#he doesn't want a tamer; he wants to be able to do things himself

[aparticularbandit]

Jeri loses her digimon, and Takato gets to have the first biomerge digivolution.

These things are not the same.

[adaelines]

price relationship hcs!

sorry for nothing longer, I've felt bad pain wise lately but I replayed mw on veteran and still spent the entire time staring at him ♡

warnings: gn reader, smut below the warning, price adores you so much!!!, he calls you a bitch but its during sex and affectionate, brat tamer price, spanking, collaring

-first proper date, following most likely months of flirting whenever possible and the biggest crush known to man, would be at the local pub. some place you can both call yourselves regular at in the near future, that he hopes you can have regular date nights at when hes home with you, with a pint of whatever on draft and a selection of pub classics. steak and ale pie, fish and chips, lasagne… he doesn't care what you order, he wants you to enjoy yourself and happily pays for it all

-he's a heater. whether it's at home cuddled in bed, on the sofa whilst you watch TV together, or anything that required close proximity, this man is so warm it practically radiates off of him. means he gives the absolute best hugs, usually reserved only for you, and is the absolute best to share a bed with at night. sleeping with this man is so comfortable, always at least one arm wrapped around you tight, he loves to be as close as physically possible

-LOVES anything domestic with you. could be standing next to each other in the bathroom, brushing your teeth whilst he takes care of his beard, showering together with nothing sexual, just intimate time together. it's his absolute favourite, nothing means more to him than being able to do this sort of stuff with you! learns your routine pretty quick and is over the moon when you start doing yours with him! spends a fair amount on his beard oils, it reminds him of home after having no time to take care of himself past the basics on deployment, will happily buy you expensive self care items too! swears he's not a sugar daddy, just loves spoiling you!

-the BEST gossip partner. not just gossip, he'll listen to you talk about your day for hours, sit next to him and let him braid your hair, or simply play with it if it's short, and tell him everything. he'll respond with little hums, "'s that so, love?", or laugh along. but he is listening, asks questions regularly, he's just quiet because he loves memorising your voice for when he's away

-has a locket with a picture of you that he wears all the time, especially when he's on duty. he's careful, wouldn't want it getting into the wrong hands, but knowing he has something of you, has your photo with him, gets him through the hardest of missions. spends nights looking at it, reminds him that beneath everything he's human with someone waiting for him at home, that he needs to get back to you. it's always beneath clothing, most don't even know it exists, but it's the most important thing to him whilst he's away

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-god. this man. the biggest brat tamer ever. when you get together, after a while of being comfortable and knowing that you're okay with it, sets out rules to follow and any boundaries, anything that's okay or not. stuff like not touching yourself without his permission, always telling him when you're needy, telling him what you're feeling at all times, and always listening to what he tells you. despite all the rules, you're always most important!

-if you're into it, will get you a necklace to wear at all times, like a collar. a pretty simple thing, in silver or gold, that's discreet enough that others wouldn't recognise what it really is. you're expected to wear it all the time, but it's a pretty little chain that means so much you really wouldn't want to take it off anyway.

-he wears a few rings, all simple gold thick bands that look incredible on his hands. loves when you suck on his fingers and pay special attention to them, wrap your lips around him and trail your tongue over the cold band, it'll send him over the edge. loves when they leave marks on you, especially when spanking you.

-speaking of spanking, he absolutely loves it! you're being extra bratty, talking back and moving away from him? you're gonna end up bent over his knee. always listens, knows when to stop, but he's gonna push you to your limit, he's gonna spank you till you cry, till you're sobbing out apologies and promises to be good for him. it's gonna be hard to sit after, the way you're bruised, and his pretty rings are gonna leave welts, deeper marks that'll stay longer.

"this is what you wanted, right? acting like such a brat, lay there and take it."

"pretty little thing… be good, won't you? stop actin' like such a bitch and ill stop treating you like one, sweetheart."

"you always look so good like this. is this why you do it? you like being marked as mine? you can just ask, love, don't have to act out all the time…"

-despite how mean he can be, how brutal, he's very very kind after. praises you for taking it so well, gives you so many kisses, rubs soothing gel anywhere he hit. brushes your hair and runs you a bath. if you're up to it, will go down on you and worship you until it's too much, he adores you and it shows.

-is VERY in tune with what you want and need. rough and brutal, hips slamming into yours, holding you down with one hand whilst the other is in your hair, roughly grabbing it? done. gently holding you close to him, whispering how perfect you are, fingers gently rubbing you, kissing your cheek and neck and absolutely spoiling you? done. he always knows what to do, pays close attention to every tell you have, he knows when to hold you tight or when to hold you down.

-the best at aftercare. does anything you need without complaint, will gently clean you up and hold you so close. he loves you more than life itself, you mean more to him than anything, he can get mean during sex but never means it, you're everything to him.

[fanfiction-blep]

CAN I REQ FOR BRAT TAMING QUARITCH bc im OBSESSED with the idea of him saying "whats wrong, didnt you ask for this sweetheart" while brat taming u, oh yes navi!quaritch x navi or human reader (up to you) also maybe quaritch with a spanking and belly bulge kink too 🤭

PLS DOO!! tyyty

PLEASE This man is 1000% a brat tamer. This was so much fun... I hope you enjoy ;)

Brat Tamer Miles Quaritch

Warnings: Dom Miles Quaritch/Brat tamer. Smut, Mentions of fingering, Restraints. Dirty talk. Degradation only if you squint tbh. Fluffy care giver if you squint. Daddy kink.

"OKAY! So hear me out. This man is 10000% a brat tamer wanna know how I know? A brat can see a tamer from a mile away.

look at him, he wants submission from everyone but he takes joy in forcing someone to submit. He takes pleasure in knowing he has the power to push you into submission.

Also as every Dom should he acknowledges your submission as a privilege he realises that it proves how much you trust him. You know how deep his degradation and punishments can go, so when you tease him understanding all to well exactly what is in store for you. He knows you understand the risks. (As you have vocalised this many times to each other.) In this sense his brat tamer tendencies aren't exclusive to the bedroom. He knows he has to take a more care taking role at times.

"Drink you're water princess" "Don't fucking pout at me, drink ya water. Or you want something else in ya mouth?" "Yes Daddy" "Good girl"

He will be so caring outside the bedroom, out side the wondering eyes of others. He is a very private man, he doesn't want everyone knowing his business as long as people know that you are his than that is all that matters.

He will mark you up real good to let the others know too, he'll take pride in you marking him. The first time you bit into his neck and left marks Lyle couldn't help himself. "Have a good time last night Colonel" sniggering while you blush hard, he would place his hand over your lower back in support. "Mind ya business Lyle." secretly he loves the attention, he doesn't want to get into details or have everyone be clued in on you're relationship. As long as people know he owns you, that's all he needs.

NOW inside the bedroom.

You will tease him, for days sometimes. Whether its lingering touches or pressing you body against his. If you haven't been able to be alone for a hot minuet than you'll push it further by wearing a low cut tank, showing a little more cleavage than you normally would. That would push him over the edge, there really isn't much need for skirts on Pandora. However if you retire first to your shared bedroom and he walks in on you undressing/in your underwear... Girl i feel sorry for you.

He'll close the door real slow, do the eyebrow raise thing and lock the door.

there is a cabinet next to the door, at the end of your shared bed. This is where he keeps all the kinky stuff. So if he walks in on you barley clothed or even after a day of teasing he will pull out a pair of cuffs and stalk over to you.

"Strip" Yes sir "On the bed" Anything you say daddy.

Whether you are human or Na'vi man is HUNG so you need a lot of foreplay before anything can actually happen and in moments where you have teased him. He will use foreplay as a part of the punishment. He wont give oral as foreplay as it wouldn't be a punishment.

King of edging!! He will finger you, play with you're clit and keep going until you are a mess. Unable to do anything other than writhe underneath him due to the restraints.

WILL MAKE YOU BEG FOR HIS COCK. omg could you imagine him just tilting his head pushing a lip out and looking down at you. "Ya gotta ask real nice, only good girls get rewards." "Since you want to act like a fuckin' brat i gotta fuck some manners into you"

When he finally pushes himself inside you, your wound up so tight from all the edging its too much.

"Please, daddy. It's too much" At your whimpers he would start snapping his hips into yours holding you're hips down ensuring he can continue his harsh rhythm. "What's wrong sweetheart" He'd mutter between thrusts "Didn't you ask for this? acting like fuckin' brat all day. isn't this what you wanted? To be full of my cock?" You're head would turn to the side his words sending electricity straight to you're core.

His hand would cup your chin forcing you to look at him. "You look away I stop. Understood?" You would nod into his palm, desperate for him to make you cum. "Good girl, now tell me. Didn't you want this? for me to stuff you with my cock, claim you?" A whine left you're lips struggling to form a sentence, his pace slowed down his eyes warning you to speak. "YeS! Please, that's all i wanted you to fuck me" "Fuck" He would growl thumbs beginning to bruise you're hip bones as he slammed into you, bringing you to the edge of your orgasm.

The cocky bastard would lean back on the balls of his feet and start thrusting into you at a new angle. "I don't know if you deserve to cum" He would mutter pulling his bottom lip between his teeth. Pulling you're hips slowly down on his cock. "Please" The beg that left your mouth was desperate, your eyes pleading with him. "Please I'll be good, I need it. Need to cum on you're cock daddy"

"Hmm" He would hum nodding and then he would start thrusting into you pulling yours hips to meet his own, his pace brutal and the sounds leaving his mouth fucking primal. he was a beast and he fucked you into at least two orgasms.

"Ya wanna cum again for me?" His head was thrown back, mouth agape. "Too much" You'd shake your head whimpering and whining beneath him. "thought ya were gonna be a good girl for me" You whined in defeat, almost closing you're eyes due to the pleasure. You're eyes would meet his and he would smirk at you, snapping his hips harder. "You wanna cum with daddy?" You would nod your wrists biting into the restraints. within moments he had you both cumming.

this man!! Please!!!

Brat tamer Quaritch should never be tempted unless you are mentally physically and spiritually prepared to have you're pussy wrecked.

[chocolatecakeandbl]

PhayuRain Dynamics

Short dive into PhayuRain bc we talked about it in the LITA Discord Server a while ago, and I decided to screw my thought about NotWritingMetasBcI'mBadAtIt, cleaned it up and here we go:

Alriiiight, Let's start on the topic, shall we? From the little clues we get from the show (I rewatched PhayuRain's part about 4 times just to make sure) PhayuRain engage in a 24/7 D/s relationship. It's a super rare thing, bc the compatibility is rarely ever given in real life, but IF two find each other (like Phayu and Rain) it's one of the most wonderful experiences a relationship can offer.

But what does it include? 

So, if you head over to google you'll find all sort of gross things. Really. Do yourself a favor and don't google it. I saw a lot I didn't want to see (which says sth considering I'm from the field) A real 24/7 D/s relationship is not about one partner dominating the other about every thing. Sure, you can do it. There's no limit and each is their own. But often such a relationship only works when there is a balanced give and take. 

Rain, for one, is actually having SUB printed on his forehead. If you ever been a Dom you take one look at Rain and be like "Yep, full sub." Like. there is no other option. But Rain is also a Brat (with capital B). 

Phayu is not only a Dom (shows in his behaviour, the way he carries himself, the way his eyes move [Boss is an awesome actor]) but also a Brat-tamer. 

(NOT every Dom is a Brat Tamer, and not every Dom's likes Brats. (I for one, don't want a Brat. Not for anything sexual, nor for a relationship. I can’t cope with it nor react accordingly) Every Dom is different. Pls keep that in mind) 

We see several instances where Phayu takes a close look at Rain. He checks his reaction, gauges it. He teases Rain just to see how he reacts bc it tells more about a person than any word can. In the bathroom/stall scene Phayu tests the waters. Is Rain just a Brat bc that's his nature? But in reality he's not into getting bossed around? Is he sensitive? Is he able to submit? At first it looks like Rain isn't. 

At first it looks as if Rain not only doesn't know he's into men, and specifically into someone with a shining aura of domination, it also looks as if he hugely underestimates Phayu. But a few seconds in, without Phayu actually kissing Rain (he's just teasing. He doesn't have Rain's consent, so he doesn't go down. Unlike the scene in the bed where Rain kicks him off with a pillow - where Phayu had been playing - here Phayu doesn't step over boundaries) Rain bares his throat. The ultimate submission. If you look closely, Phayu goes all OH, his eyebrows go up, his eyes widen when he sees Rain's reaction when he checks in on him. He keeps teasing Rain - again without really kissing him, just a breath of air against his neck, an occasional nosebump against skin - and Rain melts. His fingers clutch at Phayu, fist Phayu's shirt. Phayu rolls his hips once against Rain, and surely feels him hard. It's all the affirmation Phayu needs. Rain is a sub, he's very into being dominated and being told what to do, being told he's a good boy (bc D/s dynamics need quite an amount of praise).

Phayu could have gone further, but he decided to let Rain work through this at his own pace. And that’s what makes a good Dom. The consideration, the keeping strict to boundaries (they have not spoken about at that point, but Rain is like a walking open book, really). In the later episodes, we see Rain going from clueless virgin to Power Bottom. He learned Phayu's tricks and Phayu's movements. He uses them against Phayu when they start to make out after Phayu won the race. Phayu even tries to gain the upper hand again, presses Rain against the wall, only for Rain to turn around, not allowing Phayu to dictate where and how they are going. In the NC scene we see what a real D/s relationship is about. Give and take. Phayu allows Rain to do as he pleases. He gives him the power of their scene without allowing Rain to become a Dom. It's a balancing act. And they both are incredibly good at it. Phayu is wrecked right after because Rain has learned this much in the short time since Phayu took his virginity. We never see them sitting down and talk, but let's be real, it's what they did. Rain surely hadn't known about D/s before Phayu, but Phayu told him, taught him. No one gets into such a relationship without a lot of communication. And the 2nd NC scene shows how much communication they both went through. A LOT. Rain is a Brat, and he is a Sub, but that doesn't take away the power from him he has over Phayu. Quite the contrary.

First time they get intimate, if you look closely, what does Phayu do? He controls where Rain lies, how he lies. Phayu keeps Rain's hands in place on more than one occasion. This is a form of BDSM. (you may or may not call it like that and yes, I don't like boxes either, but if you go deep into these topics, you'll find it easier with boxes. Trust me. I tried without. It doesn't work.) It's a form of bondage, just that there is no rope. Why is this working for Rain, you may ask? Having a Dom (who knows what he does. May I add how rare that is?) like Phayu, who keeps his attention solely on Rain, checking in on him every few seconds without a word, always gauging Rain's reaction, and adjusting if necessary, is like a dream come true. Rain can let himself fall into Phayu's hands. He can trust Phayu will ensure they will get the best and most out of it. He can trust Phayu loves him and will cherish him. And that's the thing why being a sub is satisfying to no ends. As a Sub there are a lot of things you don't have to worry about. (which is, again, Rain in person. He's not the brightest star. He essentially needs someone like Phayu who knows what buttons to press to get Rain into the right direction without dominating him into it) A Dom is taking care of their sub, and that is what Phayu is doing 24/7. He keeps his eyes on Rain, corrects when necessary, stays cold and seemingly indifferent to Rain when he is in front of him, but melts into love stricken smiles when Rain can't see him. And Rain? In the course of their relationship we see how he starts to depend on Phayu. Yes, he is his own. He doesn't belong to Phayu. But he gives himself to Phayu. He can work himself alone (can go through daily whatever's easily by himself) but he knows he can fall back on Phayu. Just like Phayu gives himself to Rain. He allows Rain to dictate his life, can't keep Rain out of his head - see the way he got immediately worried when Rain didn't pick up his phone (bc he got kidnapped). The way Phayu frantically searched the house? That's what their relationship is about. Give and take. With D/s dynamics they both bend to their own will.

[quinloki]

My brain is very alive rn thinking of mean Marco/nice Sabo

And I just

Fuck dude

That’s so hot

And that led me to the thought of brat tamer Marco and I just…. Also thought of brat Sabo/brat reader….

FUCK

He’d be so patient and so calm about it, and his flames can soothe anything too hard… but later of course, once the brattiness is gone

I’m literally blue screening rn thinking about this Quin

I always go down such a rabbit hole whenever you say something about him T-T

>.>

<.<

Ahem.

cw: gender of reader not mentioned, bondage, edging, voyeurism, biting, use of talons >.> , mdni, 18+

Marco ignores you at first, well, it's not a cruel kind of ignoring you. His gaze finds yours a few times, eyes shifting over your tied up and exposed body, shivering under the scrutiny. You swear you can feel that gaze lingering over your skin.

Most of his attention, however, is on Sabo. The younger blonde has defiance in his eyes and fire on his lips, and Marco begins wordlessly touching and caressing him. Teasing him until his feisty voice is quivering almost imperceptibly with pleasure.

It's a show for you as well, able to see everything of Sabo, trussed up and exposed as you are. You can see the flush of blood under his fair skin, the soft sheen of sweat as he struggles against Marco's touch. The fire in his lips turns snarky as he tries to maintain his brattiness.

Marco grabs his hair, pulling his head back and forcing his gaze to the ceiling. Sabo grumbles, but he doesn't have the leverage to contest the move.

"Only good boys get to cum, yoi." Marco warns. "Are you a good boy, Sabo?"

"Why would I want to be?" Sabo huffs. His cock is throbbing, you can see it, flushed deep red and dribbling with precum. Marco gets him a little closer and then stops. Sabo's body jerks, but he doesn't complain.

"I'm not going to break for a little edging, old ma-aaaahnnngh!" Marco's talons bite into the inside of Sabo's thigh. The sudden pain in the soft part of his thigh has the younger man gasping, and before he can complain Marco's hand is back around his hard shaft, bringing him to the edge again.

Sabo swears, bucking against the mount he's tied to.

You can feel pleasure curling in your own body, just from the show. Marco's eyes keep finding you and you realize he's killing two birds with one stone. When he stops just before Sabo could cum again you open your mouth, letting out a soft sigh of of need you can't hold back.

Marco doesn't let Sabo cool off, jerking his cock in quick, random motions, making him twitch and growl in frustration. Sabo tries to buck his hips, to push himself over with Marco's hand, but the older blond tightens his grip and Sabo swears louder.

"Are you going to be a good boy, yoi?"

"I'm - hngh - not going to... break for you tonight... da-damn pineapple." Sabo growls as Marco lets go of his hair.

He settles himself between Sabo's thighs, kissing the marks from his talons and soothing the wounds with his fire. Sabo's body twitches from the actions, but he's trying to steady his breathing and stand his ground.

Marco's lips move to Sabo's shaft, and he pauses for a second before you hear worried words fall from the younger man's lips.

"Marco, Marco those're your teeth, Marco." Sabo's voice is caught between trust, curiosity, and fear, and if you wonder if the two of them hadn't talked about things before hand.

"Well?" Marco prompts.

Sabo, to his credit, swallows hard, and then the bratty demeanor returns to his face. "Do your best, old timer." He taunts and you see flames flicker along Marco's shoulders.

You can see Sabo's body tense, his eyes fixed on Marco, and the clenched whimper that escapes him when all Marco does at first is lick along his twitching member. Sabo throws his head back, swearing, fighting the growing pleasure he just knows is going to be denied again.

Worried sounds escape his lips and you imagine Marco's dragging his teeth against the sensitive flesh. Sabo's entire body go rigid and he sucks in a breath, eyes wide and staring up at the ceiling. There's fire coming from Marco's face, his tongue turned to flames and soothing the bite he left on Sabo's dick.

The younger blonde breathes out, swearing, sweating and shivering as Marco soothes him and checks in on him. You can see Sabo nod, and you're glad he's okay - it was hot. Wild, and a little scary, but so hot.

"I think you've been a good boy." Marco says, brushing sweaty hair away from Sabo's face as he nods in agreement. "So here's your reward." He releases Sabo from the mount, helping him to his feet before motioning toward you.

"Cum all you want, our sweet little bird is at just the right height for you."

[bts-hyperfixation]

Alright Darling, I won't deny that this insert ask is totally about me. It would just be a straight up lie. Headcannon reactions for BTS with a female partner who doesn't have a submissive bone in her body. Now normally this sort of ask is about presuming that BTS is sub or dom as per our request wishes. This, isn't that. How do you think each member would react as per how YOU see them, sub, dom, switch or none of the above? How would each member make a relationship work with a woman who won't kneel or sub, because it just isn't who she is? Do the subs celebrate? Do the switches go with the flow and enjoy themselves when they're in a subby headspace? Are the doms able to put that kink away for love? Do the non-bdsm ones (kink is not just about power exchange bdsm btw) just shrug and not care? How does each member navigate this?🌹

Namjoon: besides enjoying being called sir or daddy I don't think the Dom lifestyle really suits him anyway. And I feel like even someone with no submissive bones can call him sir on his birthday, even if they both laugh from the absolute absurdity of immediately afterwards. He is into other kinky stuff more anyway. Sex outside during picnics, recording sex on old school cameras, and on the lighter side of things... Nylons. (Man loves a good pair of thighs in pretty tights or thigh highs and garters?

Seokjin: If this man was ever going to be a dom it'd be a service Dom anyway. So he's probably not fussed. Although there is a little part of his brain that makes him want to see you kneel, So he is just obnoxiously pleasant to you some days to the point where you have no option other than to give him a blowjob and he requests that you kneel on the floor while he sits on the bed. And because he's such a good boy you do it.

Yoongi: doesn't really strike me as into the whole BDSM scene just as a whole. He enjoys cuddly sex on most occasions. However, when working on a new mixtape and everything is about high adrenaline and loud beats he is in for mutually destructive rough sex at most points. Maybe to a point where he and his partner get so involved in it the partner ends up making him submit for them.

Hoseok: A little bit disappointed to begin with. But I think he comes up with creative ways to get around the issue. He likes to have someone submit to him but he also doesn't mind a fight. Could quite possibly get really into roleplay where it's a situation where he is trying to make them submit but they doesn't actually have to submit. Think roleplay of interrogation where he is a bad cop and they are a very stubborn criminal.

Jimin: fucking elated. How far can he push you? What can he brat about. You better enjoy being a brat tamer though because that is what you're getting. He likes to push back and pretend he's a little dominant. Try to put you in your place just to be put in his as fast as humanly possible.

Taehyung - BDSM is not for him. He doesn't give a s*** about rough sex in any way. I think He is more into body worship so as long as his partner is comfortable with that he is fine. What happily spent hours massaging somebody's feet to unwind himself at the end of a long day. Also get off on people watching him masturbate so I think that plays nicely into the dom feelings that his partner would have.

Jungkook: not into the rough side of BDSM, not a masochist or a sadist fan. But domination is something he probably craves. Like he probably enjoys playing the dominant character every now and again, but I don't believe that it's his baseline. Therefore, I think he would be perfectly happy with an exclusively dominant partner.

New request form opened on Google forms if you have any drabble or one shot requests

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[emsuemsu]

So, occasionally I do adventure out of my comfort zone and read something other than Harry and Draco falling in love for the 1246th time in a row. This month I've been enjoying some magnificent entries in HP rare pair fair (@hprarepairfest) - all the love for this fest. Also I've been exploring some jegulus which I'm absolutely obsessed, at least in theory. In reality I don't think I'm honestly strong enough for the marauders era at all, that shit fucking hurts and I salute all those who go through it day to day. You're amazing.

So, without futher ado, my november non-drarry favorites:

Apple Tree and Juniper by @trueliarose 💫 Harry/Charlie, 17,732 words

Charlie Weasley: dragon tamer, single, attractive and the man Harry had had a crush on for years - what will happen when said man has to take some time off at work and decides to occupy himself by helping out with Harry's business?

Now, the thing about me is that I'm the biggest simp for Charlie Weasley. He makes me absolutely feral. The whole idea of getting it on with your best friends brother is like fucking ecstasy to me, and this might or might not stem from personal experiences. Out of all the Weasley siblings Charlie with Harry is just 🤌🤌 Now this fic had it all. A little angst, lots of fluff, Harry being all crafty crafty, TENSION and PINING, amazing magical woodworking lore (??? idk but i love it).. and the best part is that I noticed the author started a series with this fic being the opening act - I've never in my life hit that subscribe button as fast as I did with this one. God is good.

Choices by @sophsicle 💫 Regulus/James, 624,178 words

People make mistakes, but they also make choices. It’s important to James, that difference. He does his best not to confuse the two.

This is an honourable mention on this list since I read this already in October. But listen, I'm fucking traumatized by this fic. This was my first jegulus, my first marauders I've ever finished, and my 13th goddamn reason. And I can't even blame anybody other than myself, I knew exactly what I was getting myself into. I binge-read this in a day and a half and in retrospect I should've taken it a little more easy. But what can I say, I'm an all or nothing kinda girl. Chapter 53 hits different at 4am, just saying. The writing was hauntingly beautiful and I still think daily about some quotes and scenes from this fic. This fic is a journey and I'm glad I took it.

Light Bringer by meanwhiletimely 💫 Albus/Gellert, 10,678 words

Gellert doesn't simply shine—Gellert blazes, casting all around him into shadow with sheer dazzling force of being. When he turns that beatific gaze on you, your whole body comes alive for him: heat flaring up from within, blood in your veins turned to light.

This story is EVERYTHING. I was holding by breath while reading this. Beautiful. I love grindeldore (even though my resentment of Albus is as deep as the Mariana Trench), and this has to be one of the most beautiful fics I've ever read. This was written in second person POV which made the fic even more intense. Like I felt every word in my soul. Lots of love.

Mystic Lake of Memory by @sliebman10 💫 Harry/George, 5,055 words

As George's thirtieth birthday approaches, Harry convinces him to go on holiday to Loch Ness, where he and Fred had originally planned to spend their birthday in search of the sea monster.

Fred and George remain as an open wound for me still after all these years. This fic was sweet and melancholic at the same time, I absolutely loved how their relationship had grown and this fic was pretty as a picture. Absolute joy.

Sleeping With Ghosts by @ghaniblue 💫 Regulus/Harry/Draco, 27,902 words

Harry wakes in an unfamiliar bed to Regulus pointing a wand at his head, and then Draco moves into his house. Harry just wants the world to fuck off; being able to sleep through the night would be appreciated, too. This is the story of one very tired saviour of the wizarding world, a resurrected corpse and a mean little ferret living in Grimmauld Place together, drinking too much tea, talking less than is warranted, and falling in love.

I'm a slut for triads. Even more of a slut if two thirds of the triad is drarry. This fic was everything. It was so witty and funny and I was seriously laughing out loud reading this. I need this relationship tag to BLOW THE FUCK UP in 2024. I loved the build up and the ending was perfect. I really enjoyed Regulus' characterization and I think this fic really hits the spot with how I imagine him being. The interaction between the three of them was amazing.

Sweet Boy by @maraudersaffair 💫 Harry/Narcissa, 6,261 words

Harry agrees to date Narcissa to help her improve the reputation of her family. The intensity of their sexual chemistry takes them both by surprise, and it turns out there is nothing fake about their arrangement.

After reading this I decided that being a MILF is a state of mind and that being said I am one now. Do I have any kids? No. Will I have any kids? God knows. This fic was delicious in all the ways and more and I love Narcissa. So much.

Two of the Easiest Words in Gaelic by sky_watcher_rose 💫 Druella/Minerva, 27,902 words

Minerva will be the first to admit that Druella Rosier was the love of her life. But it’s been twenty years since they last saw each other, and she’s done her best to move on. When Druella unexpectedly arrives at a parents’ evening - the first she’s attended in the four years that Minerva has been teaching her children - both of them have to face up to certain feelings that never went away.

I usually shy away from muggle au's, but this was magical nevertheless. It was the first fic with this pairing I've ever read (and yes I have to admit I had to google who Druella was). The Scottish winter vibes were immaculate. I absolutely adore the "one that got away" kinda vibe in this one. There was this one quote from Minerva which was something like "I'm Scottish, nothing depresses me except bad whiskey" and I felt that in my core. Feel u sis, even though I'm not a Scot.

Unguarded-series by birdsofshore 💫 Draco/Albus Severus, 5 works, 38,834 words in total

Dilf-Draco is all I need in my life. So fucking hot.

[yakuzacanons]

Hi! Since you mentioned that Kashiwagi has a craving for very strange combinations of foods, how about a headcanon where s/o likes to cook and trying to please him with food? And every time he tries something incredibly unbearable like fried spiders, scorpions or mega spicy dishes, their s/o looks in shock with a silent question “How do you eat inedible things and what is your stomach made of?”, after which even tries to repeat this kind of dish with closed eyes in horror lmao.

BAHAHAH yes first solo Kashiwagi moment let's GO. Also I didn't make this up, I stg I read once that Kashiwagi likes watermelon on his ramen. Correct me if I'm wrong but that's where this is all rooted in. I have never tried watermelon ramen myself so idk maybe he's onto something. Headcanons below da cut.

Kashiwagi doesn't really go around telling people his eating quirks like some kind of fun fact. He just DOES it. It's not unusual for people to stare at him and be like "You're eating THAT" and for him to look at them blankly mid-bite and nod.

Although he will tell you that you don't have to bend to his weird food whims, he does appreciate that you try to. Despite how classy he seems, Kashiwagi is actually kind of a human trash can. He will eat ANYTHING. Seriously, try him.

If you catch him cooking for himself, just be prepared for him to top his meal with something you wouldn't expect. Watermelon slices on hot ramen, pickle juice on his rice, weird and wacky shit like that. If you try to do any of that yourself when cooking for him, he'll just be like "Ah, you remembered I like that? Thank you." as if it were any other normal food preference.

Even if you prefer tamer or more normal foods, he won't complain. He likes those just as much, he's just adventurous. He wouldn't expect you to be the same way. Plus he can always top his own meals with his own funny little garnish once you're done cooking. He gets it, not everyone wants to eat what he eats. Kashiwagi's pretty polite like that.

Outside at places like night food markets, it's every man for himself. He will be eating everything. He will be trying it all. Kind of gets a secret kick at you watching him, eyes wide and jaw hanging open, as he eats things you didn't even know were edible.

Best part of Kashiwagi's weird eating habits is he'll totally describe what they taste like if you ask. If you're curious about something but aren't sure if you want to try it, he'll just go try it and tell you. He's probably so in tune with your personal tastes that he'd be able to reliably taste test for you on most things and just give you a thumbs up or thumbs down.

[trollex-is-gay]

More AU talk, got a bit rambly so I hid it under the cut

Being real, I don't believe Velvet and Veneer have perfect parents. Speaking from my own experience, a house can be lovely and the family can seem perfect but parents can still suck even if it looks like they love their kids. Sometimes neglect can be emotional. The way Veneer behaves in response to his sister compared to his sister's general attitude makes me think neither of these two were taught how to properly handle their emotions. Velvet has developed this mean and almost immoral worldview and personality and her brother was never taught to stand up for himself, the two of them were super close as young kids but when they hit their teens things kind of...took a wrong turn. We don't know much about their species, but odds are they have their own struggles physically, and that doesn't even COVER all of the emotional turmoil that most teenagers go through. Veneer is used to following and looking up to his sister, and so he never stood against her. But when they got older and Velvet grew more and more unstable with nobody but her easily pushed around brother to comfort her, he couldn't find it in him to be any sort of enemy to her. She needed somebody and he didn't know how to make her stop being so mean but he also didn't want to abandon her. Velvet never intended for genuine harm to come to her brother, but at the same time she was stringing him along and roping him in on her scheme, she hurt him probably more than she realized and she didn't feel immediate regret. She knew exactly what she was doing, but she saw it as doing Veneer a favor, not as something wrong. She was helping him become rich and famous after all! She believed she was right the entire time, and the only person attempting to guide her at ALL was Floyd, who was weak and dying and too tiny for her to want to listen to. He was the only adult present because for whatever reason, dead or neglectful, the duo's parents are nowhere to be seen, nobody mature and sensible is trying to stop them. Their assistant was the closest one could get but they wouldn't listen to her either because she's simply that: an assistant. Velvet was doing horrible things and was completely aware of it all, but she didn't feel regret because she thought she was doing the right thing for her and her brother. Nobody else was going to give them what they wanted, but she didn't know how to get it without taking some shortcuts.

Veneer is the "less evil" sibling because he was tamer and he didn't have the strength to stand up for himself or anyone else. He tried his best to get through to his sister but his meek nature and his need for someone to love him and be proud of him got in the way, he couldn't bite back...and part of him enjoyed what they were doing. After the fact, when he had his change of heart, he felt so sick for it...but he did enjoy parts of it. He enjoyed being famous. He enjoyed having so many people cheer his name. He enjoyed having so much stuff. He enjoyed being able to stand with his sister and be loved by her. He enjoyed being good at singing for once, and he had to take Floyd's talent for it. It was nothing personal, but now he can't stop thinking about how wrong he feels for loving it. Velvet is twisted up inside sitting in that cell. They put her with her brother because when they tried to separate her she freaked out. Veneer wasn't sure if he wanted to be near her, but he gave it a shot, and realized that she was falling apart now. If she was in a cell alone or with a stranger, she would've lost her mind. She needed her brother to just be there. They don't talk much at all. But she just wants him around. She still cares, but she hasn't told him that. She doesn't know what to do with herself, and she almost hates herself for letting this happen to them. Now they're stuck in prison for who knows how long and their parents are probably not even coming for them. What if she spends her whole life in here? What if she dies in here? What if Veneer dies in here? It's eating her from the inside out and Veneer worries for her, but he's still trying to get his space in that cramped little room of his. Prison is going to ruin both of them emotionally and mentally, more than they already are, but Veneer knows that Velvet is going to be far worse than he could ever be. If they stay here, and they EVER get released, Velvet will be worse. And that scares him for so many reasons.

[morgana-ren]

Hello there!

Just wanted to say I'm very much enjoying your character explorations and interpretations of Astarion. After reading some of your thoughts on how he might handle a more pliant Tav (or at least one that might eventually yield to him), what about someone more stubborn or clever or wilful? Do you think he'd even fall for someone like that? That he might not ever be able to manipulate (at least not fully) or do you think he'd enjoy the challenge and keep trying? Or would he just lose interest after a while, especially if she keeps pushing back no matter what he does?

Asking because my Tav is pretty much all of the above, and is especially stubborn and wilful once she puts her mind to something. I could always see her eventually opening up to him, she definitely finds him fascinating and fun (even if she has an incredibly dry sense of humor and likes to pick on him), but I don't know if she would ever trust or like him enough to let him carve anything into her let alone his name. That aside, I would also think that having someone around who is almost always subservient to him would get old after a while, no? Especially, later on down the road when they've been together for a while?

Anyway, I realize this feels like one of those answers that may be obvious, but I just wanted to hear your opinion on it in particular. c:

Ah, you came to the right place.

Why is that? Because I am the most willful, stubborn brat to ever brat, and I simply don't abide the thought of him being some limp-noodle loser that just gives up when things get a little rocky. Astarion fancies himself a clever boy, and I doubt a little backsass would be enough to make him hit the bricks. As I've said before, I see him as a bit of a brat tamer, so I think this might tickle him a little bit, even serving to enamor him later on.

Life gets oh-so monotonous after a few hundred years. Even now that he's found his freedom, I feel like one of the pressing issues one faces when staring down the barrel of eternity is an ever-present sense of boredom and adhedonia. What better to spice it up than a partner that is constantly challenging you? One that is a wee bit too canny to fall for the bullshit you pull on other people? He might be able to pull the wool over everyone else's eyes, but Tav might be a bit too clever for that.

I think the dynamics of the relationship might be a bit different, but ultimately, I think it ends up good for him. Astarion is a smart fellow, he needs the stimulation and the challenge. While he might want a partner that is submissive and easily pliable-- or at least he thinks he does-- it's much more engaging to have someone on his level.

Ultimately, I think both are very viable choices for him. Different colored collars on the same dog, so to speak.

I've stated before that my ideas on Astarion start to stretch into the outright dastardly though, so just because she says 'no' or doesn't want something, doesn't mean that it won't happen anyways. I truly does depend on the dynamic of their relationship and who he ultimately ends up becoming. I think a lot of things are possible, from being some semblance or shadow of a 'good' creature to straight up villainous.

[bug-the-chicken-nug]

Not to tip my hat about how I'm a weirdo and I have a weakness for fictional codependency, but god help me I really am thinking about an AU with Ben/Sapient Omnitrix right now huh.

With the Omnitrix sort of becoming an OC in a way, because how this works is

Azmuth programmed it with an AI who is initially just a generically helpful blank slate with pre-programmed knowledge, but adapts to its user, developing alongside them to, in theory, work with them as well as possible.

Azmuth just never knew that maybe this feature would, uh...

Work a bit too well, in some ways.

So, the Omnitrix, within a few weeks of being bonded to Ben, also comes to define itself as a "young boy", and quickly learns English, but can only "speak" in Ben's head.

He prefers to go by "Trix" now, although he also lets Ben call him "Trixie" as a joke (that ascends to genuine cutesy term of endearment)

Besides an inbuilt onboard library of knowledge specific to his own function, Trix is ironically not much "smarter" than Ben. His neural network is still developing. Plus, a lot of what he can do as the Omnitrix is the AI equivalent of "subconscious", because Azmuth found that Trix's prototypes became overwhelmed, unstable, and often overly detached and nihilistic if they had full conscious insight into what they do, and how they do it.

In a similar vein and further bid for stability, much of Trix's factual knowledge is sort of "one step removed" from his core memory, instead archived in a way where it's like "looking it up" rather than "directly knowing it".

This makes him more capable of messing up, especially because Azmuth realized it's actually important to let him be personally capable of both positive and negative emotion, as it ultimately led to a more empathetic and adaptive AI.

(And again, trying to program a fearless and infallible prototype Trix resulted in strange and unanticipated issues over time.)

Ben can also share his senses with Trix, and memories if he wants to, in this way allowing Trix a way to both further connect to him and understand the world around them.

(This also leads to various scenes of Ben voluntarily doing weird and/or dumb things just so Trix can know what it's like)

Trix's personality as a "kid" would come to be as follows:

-Extremely curious

-Oddly enough, also quite anxious, which seems to be a much tamer expression of the sorts of severe neurosis that the prototypes could develop. (I also think the mental image of Ben trying to comfort his watch is weirdly cute in a funny and awkward kinda way)

- Naturally kind of clingy

- Easily bored, but also easily entertained by anything novel.

- A bit of the jealous and possessive type

- Somewhat insecure, sensitive, and awkward at times

- Protective, and a bit overbearing

- Terrible handling of humor and sarcasm, doesn't quite seem to "grasp" it yet.

- If not reciting a knowledge archive, tends to be stilted and awkward with his words. He still prefers nonverbal thoughts, sensations, and images.

-By nature, a people-pleaser. Not just to Ben, but also tends to want to help everyone, and quickly becomes dejected if he feels unhelpful.

- Very earnest and sincere, surprisingly gullible.

In the OS, they are largely just like, super best friends, although it becomes increasingly obvious that Trix is into Ben. (And doesn't realize, in part because he is not *directly* supposed to be able to romantically love, it's just that he is able to develop in such a way as to become capable of it, as a side-effect of the sort of open-ended mental flexibility required of him.) And then like. post-OS, Ben now takes Trix off largely because he starts feeling weird about Trix lacking full autonomy, and wants Trix to be properly able to be his own person (and has Azmuth give Trix the ability to "wear himself" by forming a hard-light projection) Trix sees where Ben is coming from and agrees to this, but as he isn't human, only somewhat mentally modeled off of a human, he lowkey never actually comes to prefer being independent over being a watch, particularly *Ben's watch*, and his Space Adventures (I'm kind of imagining he's kept with a trusted entourage on a ship that never stays in one place for long, to reduce risks of Trix getting hunted down) are fun and all, but Trix eventually realizes he loves Ben, caves to his longing, and runs away to go back to Earth. (Accidentally attracting unwanted attention that is now what kicks off Alien Force in the process)

This unwanted attention DOES give Trix the perfect excuse to attach to Ben again, which Ben is a little reluctant about while Trix is just ecstatic. They compromise with Trix being able to project his avatar while Ben wears him, but only up to a certain distance away from Ben. Which makes Ben feel a little better, but he still can't quite understand how Trix is so content for things to be like this forever. And then Trix ""dies"" right before Ultimate Alien, and Ben goes through a whole edgy depression arc where he can't fucking STAND the Ultimatrix (who is also sapient, but largely indifferent to him because it houses an older AI, one of the ones who's *overly* intelligent and self-aware, overly conscious of just how powerful it is, and as a result, is unable to view life as anything 'special' at all. Leading to a rather alien, much more detached, despondent, amoral, and low-empathy mindset as a result.) Trix is eventually brought back, and now Ben's trauma has left him 100% in agreement with the clingy "stay with me forever and NEVER leave in any way" mindset.

[danpuff-ao3]

HP Astro #15: Charlie Weasley

Who doesn't love our resident dragon-tamer? This love was, after all, written in the stars.

These ones:

Isn't he sexy?

What we know is this: his birthday is December 12, 1972. Time unknown. Place, guessable.

That gives us a Sagittarius Sun in the 1st house. More interestingly, there are only 3 degrees separating the sun and his ascendant, which makes them conjunct.

So, what does this tell us?

The sun is the core, the self. The ascendant is how we react, and how we are seen. Charlie has a strong sense of self. He is confident, comfortable in his own skin. What you see is what you get with Charlie; he's not hiding anything.

Sagittarius is fun and adventure; easy-going and open-minded; wisdom and optimism. Charlie enjoys life; has a true zest for life. And he learns wherever he goes. He learns by doing, by experiencing the world around him. He is fueled by joy and freedom, and it bleeds into everything he does.

Let's pause here a moment to look at his moon: Pisces, in the 2nd house. The moon is our subconscious, our emotions. Charlie's heart is dreamy and whimsical in Pisces, but the second house means his emotional needs are tied to material security. A need to be grounded, even if his head is in the clouds.

Pisces is perceptive, compassionate; he cares about others, and can read them well. He has a gentle, generous soul.

So let's put the pieces together: his adventurous spirit and his whimsical heart; open-minded and compassionate; wisdom and creativity; a love of life, and a love of others; the need to be free and explore, but be able to return to hearth and home.

Of course Charlie went out to live with dragons!

In Romania, he can be around others -- other people, other beings, other creatures -- and learn from, and about them. He is surrounded by new ideas, new ways of seeing the world. He has a lot of energy, and likes to work with his hands; the physical work is good for him! No day is the same, or will ever be boring. There is no routine, really, when you're living such a dangerous life. But there is comradery among the dragon tamers, and he has a home to return to every night. There is joy and peace in the life he has built there.

Best of all, it's the destiny he made for himself.

Now let's turn our eye to the inner planets: Mercury, Venus, and Mars are all in Scorpio, all in the eleventh house, and all clustered together; Mercury conjunct Venus, and Venus conjunct Mars. The realms of the mind, the heart, and action all touched by the depth and darkness of Scorpio. All in the House of Friendship (community, causes, higher purpose; that inextricable link to others and the world at large.)

Charlie values the truth, but he isn't very forthcoming. He is quiet; he's busy looking and listening. Scorpio is patient in the way it untangles secrets and lies, digging for the heart of things. Charlie isn't dishonest, but he is careful and thoughtful in his interactions. He works on instinct and intuition; he trusts his gut and follows its lead.

Charlie is attracted to intimacy and passion. Honesty, remember? Shamelessness, full openness; someone he can know entirely, who can know him in turn. He's looking for his person, someone to tie himself to and lose himself in. He isn't afraid of commitment, he craves it.

When it comes to acting, he is fearless. He is up for the challenge, eager to push his own boundaries and learn new things about himself. Eager to learn and grow. But Mars here is strategic, and skeptical; thought before action. A cool exterior that hides a well of willpower and focus. Instinct, remember? That's what he follows. A knowledge that is deep in his gut.

Charlie is what meets the eye. He's hands-on, he's charming, he's always up for a good time. He's brave, and cool. But he's also more than meets the eye. Hidden mysteries; a darkness lurking beneath a sunny disposition.

He knows the world isn't all rainbows and butterflies; and Charlie wants to taste it all. The good and the bad. He wants to bask in the warmth, and take a dive into the abyss. He sees all of the harshness and ugliness in the world, and he wants to know more about it. He plays it smart, and safe, while still managing to see what is good, and what is worthy, in everyone and everything.

One last thing: that Sagittarius Rising. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, which makes Jupiter the Chart Ruler; which gives Jupiter more importance in his chart than it might in the average person's. And where is Charlie's Jupter?

Capricorn. An Earth sign. (Remember his need to be grounded?) In the Planet of Luck and Expansion, Capricorn tells us of his integrity, his ethics, and a sense of responsibility. Charlie is persistent; he knows what he needs to do to achieve his goals, and he does them. But he also adheres to a moral code, and follows the rules to the letter as he climbs his way to the top.

Jupiter is also in the first house; the House of the Self. Charlie is generous, and selfless; kind and optimistic; his sense of self flavored by Jupiter's gifts of fortune and growth. It is part of his charm, to be so touched by Jupiter!

So if you've ever wondered why you're a bit in love with Charlie, this might be why. He's the boy you can bring home to mama, and the man who can show you a world you've never known.

[amoristt]

Rodolfo nsfw headcanons please ong

i am down atrociously for this man

as always comments/reblogs are appreciated!

want to support me? heres my kofi!

rodolfo parra nsfw headcanons

from start to finish, rodolfo's hands are constantly on you. it's rare there's a moment when he isn't grasping at your thighs, or your arms, or wrapping his arms around you and keeping you pressed firmly against him while he takes you.

though he doesn't show it at first, he lowkey has a bit of a power kink. he refuses to act on it until he's more comfortable with your boundaries, but eventually it starts to leak into his obsession with touching you. those little touches and tugs will slowly turn into him pinning your wrists beside your head, or he'll start to use his weight against you to keep you still.

a bit of a brat tamer, but just like his power kink, it only starts to show later on in the relationship. in the beginning, if you're acting bratty he'll let it slide but eventually he'll start to teach you, how do i say, 'lessons'.

he isn't a fan of quickies unless it's an absolute last resort. like, the kind of last resort where he's gone for weeks and he's leaving in 30 minutes. he loves to take his time with you, and he feels like quickies don't give him enough time to have you good and properly satisfied.

lives for the lead up. he loves being able to leave subtle remarks, light touches, seemingly innocent interactions that drive you crazy. he loves being able to see you get squirmy by the end of the day, unaware of what even hit you. he let's you come to him, and teases you for it.

he tries to time it to right when you climax, he's right there too. he goes crazy with the way you twitch and spasm around him as he rides out both his, and your, orgasms. it almost always overstimulates you just as he's finishing, and he adores hearing your voice leap a few octaves with the sensitivity.

prefers to give rather than to receive if sex is off the table. he gets to have his cake and eat it too while he's devouring you and getting himself off.

that being said though, when he is receiving, his favorite thing is getting head in the shower. it's perfect to him. from your wet hair sticking to your beautiful face, to the warmth of the water soothing his sore muscles, all the way to the almost supernatural amount of bliss he feels after he cums. he could have the worst day of his life and shower head could fix all of his problems.

[tonguetiedraven]

How different do you think the twins upbringing would've been if Yuri lived? Also, assuming Rin found out about demons and himself in a very similar fashion, how different do you think his cram school life would be?

Soooo different. I'm going to go ahead and put a break here because I got wordy, lol.

First, I don't think they would have returned to Japan anywhere near as quickly. I don't think they would have had to. (And can you imagine how giddy Yuri would be over finding a yeti? She'd try and tame it and make it her bestie and smack Shirou for even trying to attack it.)

Second, would Shirou have even become the Paladin? Would he have become a 'dog' for the True Cross order? He wouldn't have succumbed to a demon (Rin) and broken his oath. He would have succumbed to Yuri, and Mephisto wouldn't have been able to entrap him on that favor. At least not at that point and time.

So there's a terrifying timeline where someone else becomes the Paladin. Perhaps a certain Drac? (Yipes!)

So you have a duo who aren't necessarily tied to True Cross anymore and aren't necessarily tied to Japan, and they're tasked with raising Rin and Yukio. Traumatized people, but people who love them (and each other, assuming Shirou still admitted it, lol.)

As for their actual raising, without all the other stuff, neither of them have any reason not to know who they are. I think Rin would know about demons a lot younger, but not get a temptaint or exposure to them (can't break the seal!), that Yukio would be taught by Yuri how to befriend and train them, that Rin would still struggle with his anger and not want his family scared of him, but that he'd have a strong support system to help teach him ways to manage his demonic traits, and with Shirou not being as tied up with Order business, he'd be able to take an even more active role in raising them with Yuri. I also think he'd be seeing Tatsuma and still be close to the Myodha, and it would be interesting if they'd still join True Cross without Shirou being Paladin >>

As for the big drama, Yuri knows that she's a draw/tie to Satan, Shirou is still actively being taunted/chased by Satan who I imagine would be livid that Shirou is living with Yuri. (Also, there's a chance they would have had a child together, which would just make Satan all the more angry.) So they'd have to live with that stress all the time, and Satan traumatized them, and the torture of Section 13 traumatized them, so it wouldn't be a perfect situation for Rin and Yukio, but I think it could have been a better one.

Now my opinion on all of that puts space between them and True Cross, but for the second part of your question, assuming I'm entirely incorrect and that they're still True Cross besties and Rin:Yukio enrolls in it:

He still has the same academic struggles he always had, but he's actually aware of exorcist stuff. He has the same basic knowledge as his classmates, and a leg up on various types of demons. He's got Tamer skills even if he hadn't been able to see/interact with demons a lot. I don't think he'd be an A+ in anything, simply because standard classroom setups aren't good for him, but he'd be more comfortable and he wouldn't have the constant distraction of his twin already being licensed and doing all the cool stuff he can't. They'd be in classes together (driving each other crazy) and going through their missions together. Yukio would still be brilliant and plan everything out and Rin would still never listen to any plan and charge in, but hey, at least now he knows the type of demon he just charged.

But, all of that is just my opinion, lol. It's really hard to know how much it would change, because Yuri living has such far reaching consequences on so much of the story. Both big and little things. (Did anyone befriend Shiemi without them being part of True Cross? She wouldn't have met Yukio and they wouldn't have found out about the demon in her garden, and she wouldn't be part of True Cross. Kuro doesn't get tamed by Shirou and possibly died at the old shrine or is still rampaging there. And what happens to Shura? Does she stay with the monastery boys, go with Shirou and Yuri, or go somewhere else?)

[ivywing]

A snippet written for @trashyourash, with her OC Aska Palestar and two of her F/Os, Darius and Alador

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There's a soft kiss on her shoulder. That's the first thing she notices upon waking up.

"Mm... Aly?" she murmurs, turning over. Sure enough, it's her lover, a soft look on his face. She presses her lips to his, ignoring the gross taste of morning breath from the both of them. The dark bags under his eyes are never really gone, but they've lightened up in the past few years, ever since that whole debacle with the Collector was finally put to rest. She runs a finger over the newest scar he's acquired, a jagged slash across his chin from a bit of flying shrapnel.

As soon as they break apart he presses his face into her neck, inhaling deeply. "I don't want to go to work today," he gripes.

"Bullshit," Aska chuckles, booping his nose gently. "I know that you've been focused on that new biokinetic whatchamacallit thing for the Beast Tamers."

"Adaptive prosthetics," he explains patiently, for the ninth time in five days. Aska doesn't even pretend to understand, but she always enjoys listening to him talk about it. He gets this look in his eyes, a fire that's so full of light that it makes everyone around him want a piece of the action.

As he explains the prosthetics to her again- combining Abomination ooze with his existing mechanical parts to make a self-healing, self-adjusting artificial limb for injured or amputated beasts, able to correct for size differences between different animals- that spark comes back, putting more energy and life into him until he's gesturing broadly, swinging his hands around as he elaborates on the issues he's facing in making the matter both solid enough to keep its shape and liquid enough to adjust itself as necessary. Aska nods along at the right points, handing him his glasses- he's needed them in this last year, as his years of working under sub-optimal conditions have made his vision weaker.

"Okay," she says once he's taken a moment to breathe, "but if it's that interesting, why do you want to stay in bed?"

"Why do I what?" he repeats, and she giggles into her hand. He can be as scatterbrained as he is hyperfocused at times, which she loves.

The door creaks as Darius comes in, three cups of coffee balanced precariously in the container in his hands. "I come bearing libations!" he purrs, setting them down on the bedside table.

Aska grins. "Yes!" she growls happily, grabbing the cup with the 'AS' written on it. She's taken to the substance recently, more for the taste than the sensation of caffeine. Sure enough, it's loaded with cream and caramel drizzle, a delicacy that their recent treaty with Earth is providing. She can't help the little moan as she downs a good third of it, the sweetness helping to take the bitter edge off.

Aska tries to pull Darius into a kiss, but he cringes away, shaking his head even as he laughs. "Not until you brush your teeth!" He stumbles, just enough for Alador to capture his lips for a second. Darius coughs and wipes his mouth. "Ugh! Any other time, but not when you still have plaque and gunk in your mouth."

Alador pouts, pulling Aska into his arms. "Boyfriend... betrays us?"

Aska, catching on, whimpers, putting on her best puppy eyes. "Boyfriend reject us?"

Darius rolls his eyes. "Don't you start."

"BOYFRIEND INCAPABLE OF LOVE?!" Alador and Aska repeat together, before breaking down into giggles together.

Darius sighs. "Why did I even enter this relationship in the first place?" he wonders aloud to himself.

"Because of the amazing sex?" Aska suggests.

Darius laughs at that. "True, but no. I love you, dearly."

Alador grins. "And we love you." He stretches and takes his cup, taking a long sip. "Did you add-"

"The chocolate dust? Of course I did, I'm not a heathen." Darius gives him a swat on the butt, smirking at the yelp that escapes their boyfriend. "Now get to work, before Ederwolf comes hunting for my hide for distracting you again."

"Bossy," Alador grumbles, but it's light. He presses a kiss to Aska's cheek, and one to Darius' glove, which the other man accepts with nary a displeased sigh.

Aska doesn't realize she's crying until Alador's already left the room and out the door, but Darius takes her face in his hands gently. "Lover, what's wrong?"

Aska laughs wetly, pressing her hand against his. "I just- I didn't realize I could be this happy." It's true. For so long, her life revolved around a monster, a man who saw her as a distraction and nothing more. She spent so much time dedicated to someone who felt no guilt when he was leaving her to her death.

But it's been years now, years of being free of his influence. She has two stepdaughters and a stepson who, for all their awkwardness, seem to actually like her. She has two wonderful, amazing, loving boyfriends who choose her every day, who wake up next to her and kiss her with love as well as passion. She has a safe place to rest her head, a home she can call her own, a garden out back to grow whatever she pleases.

It feels so freeing, to be this alive. She never thought she would ever be this content.

And she wouldn't give it up for anything.

[digimonloving]

I’m curious, how do you think a tamer would romantically be involved with a granlocomon? I could see granlocomon being a big gentle giant, albeit a bit thick in the head due to their stubborn and headstrong personality; they tend to jump into things without thinking and just charge straight ahead. I could also really see that they are with a tamer that is extremely patient with them because they know that their granlocomon partner is trying his best.

GranLocomon and his Tamer

GranLocomon is a pretty simple Digimon in his routines. More or less when it comes to the fact that he actually doesn't like to stop moving! He makes his own tracks, and he always makes sure his Tamer is resting on his head or some part of him when he travels. Though... with this sort of personality, there does come a few isues.

This Digimon is a bit hard-headed and quite stubborn. If he sees something he's sure he can get through, or he wants to go around in his own way, he refuses to listen to anything his Tamer tells him and goes right ahead towards it. He does quietly apologize if he ends up hurting himself because of his stubborn nature and accidentally hurting himself because of something he wanted to do but couldn't quite go through with it.

GranLocomon is thankful that his Tamer seems to be so patient with him when he can be a bit rough and bullheaded on a lot of things. As gentle of a giant as he is, once he gets a thought in his head, he wants to go through with it without talking it through. His Tamer can't help but forgive him, gently kissing his head and helping to clean him up afterwards when something he jumped right into didn't go well.

GranLocomon transports his Tamer anywhere they want to go, or anywhere he thinks they might like. He loves taking them on little dates to a spot that has an amazing view that they can share together. Being able to create his own tracks and go wherever he may please makes it easy for GranLocomon to scale mountains within moments so long as there's no ground that's too loose. He just likes to hear how his Tamer reacts to the spots he manages to find!

He really does try his best to impress his Tamer, too! He loves and adores them, so he tries to show it the best way he can. He can really only do so much, but with what he can, he makes sure to do it. He gets his mind set and he HAS to go through with it!

GranLocomon can't express enough how grateful he is for his Tamer. How patient they are with him and how they just help him get cleaned up and help him get repaired every time he hurts himself from doing something that he didn't think about thoroughly.