#he’s overprotective but not controlling

[yizhouism]

— bf!caleb headcanons;

trust that this man will not leave you alone. you want space? "sure," he says while taking one step away from you

he is LOCKED in and he will not let you go, i fear. should have ran away when you had the chance, when he was still willing to let you go... because now that's he's had you? yeah... sorry but it's till death with him! beyond that even (wink wink)

you can't stand him anymore? he'll tell you to sit on his face

you're tired of him? "no, you're not pipsqueak! you just need a nap"

always pulls the "sorry, my gf said i can't go card". like, it's to the point that everyone thinks you're an overprotective and controlling gf

you're not! he's the problem!!! he's the obsessed one!!!

time and time again you've told him to hang out with his friends more but noooooo, why would he want to spend his friday nights getting wasted with his friends when he can spend the night cuddling with you? do you not care about him anymore? do you want other girls to flirt with him at the bar? he's going to spend the whole night wishing he was in your arms anyway so don't make him go. pretty please? *cue the puppy dog eyes*

caleb clings to you like a koala. he's not just velcroed to you—he's superglued to you

a hand on your waist, playing with your fingers, squeezing your thigh, gently kicking your feet with his, his head on your shoulder, his head on your lap, backhugs whenever you're both standing, his fingers playing with your hair, a kiss to your shoulders, your cheeks, the back of your hand

speaking of physical affection, he likes to bite you! not in a possessive way (contrary to popular belief), he just has a severe case of gigil (cuteness aggression) whenever it comes to you

it's neverending and the most endearing part is that he doesn't even realize that he does it 🥹

but he will ease up if you ever express discomfort. after all, this man's first priority is your comfort and safety

he sees you pouting and not only does he want to kiss your lips but he also wants to munch on your cheeks. they're just so cute all puffed up like that, so can you really blame him?

caleb who can't help but notice how much of your stuff is themed around apples and planes—all reminders of him

when he finally noticed just how much you look for him in every aspect of your life, his heart just melted into a puddle. caleb is the type who always needs to feel needed, so to know that you need his presence to the point that most of your things are a testament to his being? yeah... he's a goner. he's never felt so loved before? god knows you're in for a long night of him worshipping you 🤞

the fighter plane keychain that hangs from your bag? your apple-themsd kitchenware? the map of skyhaven that decorates the wall above your couch? your apple-themed accessories—all of it makes him giddy

"you're love me a lot, don't ya pips?" he says teasingly, only for you to reply with a quiet but certain "i do"

it's so certain and so sure, and your eyes are looking at him with so much adoration, as if he painted the stars in the sky himself—it's just too much for his poor heart to handle that he finds himself hiding his face in the crook of your neck

caleb is not shy about letting people know he's taken. i mean... he wears the necklace you got him like a collar so ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

he wears your apple-themed hair ties around his wrist (this is canon! see: longtime yesterday)

the type to always find a way to mention his girlfriend no matter what the topic of the conversation is

"you know, my girlfriend—" "we get it caleb, shut up!"

also always has a spare sanitary napkin or tampon on him. anything you might need, he has on him

if y'all started dating in highschool, i feel like he'd also be the type to order extra sets of his sports jerseys just to gift to you

nothing gets him going like seeing "xia, 05" plastered all over your back (caleb was player no. 5 in his highschool basketball team)

the type to run to you after every game and scoop you up in a big hug despite being all sweaty

"ugh, caleb, you're sweaty!" "oh hush, i know you love it, pips."

aaaand, he's not wrong 😞 there's just something so endearing to you about being the first person he runs to after every big win—like you're the prize instead of the trophy they just won

and to him, you are. you're the best prize—the best thing, best person in his life

[tomumess]

Knight Tomura AU

As a royal, the heir to the throne, you were assigned a knight, someone who would ensure your protection at all costs. And who better to protect you, than the kingdom's scariest knight?

People either hated or respected him, his name causing terror among the masses. But to you, Tomura was just your overprotective personal guard, bothering you about curfew and staring down any unwanted suitors.

On the outside, the man was a picture perfect example of power. Tomura held his head high, his heart only set on his duty, protecting you.

But his baser instincts on the other hand failed him completely. Tomura will never get used to seeing you in your skimpy little nightclothes, and he swears they're getting shorter each time he comes to check in on you.

He can't help himself. When you seek comfort within his bed chambers after having a nightmare, blissfully asleep next to him, it's like his hands move on their own. A touch here, a squeeze there. Tomura was so, so gentle, his hands were shaking.

It was wrong, but he wanted, no, needed more. As your personal knight, he swore to make his entire life about serving and protecting you. But just for the night, he allowed himself to be selfish, carefully rubbing up his clothed erection against your barely clothed behind. The silk of your nightgown made it easy for him to feel your skin beneath the thin fabric.

His cock strained against his boxers, practically begging to be inside you. But Tomura couldn't go that far, not yet. He bit his tongue, rutting against you, making sure to listen to your soft breathing, knowing he was a dead man if you woke up.

He could feel his eyes water from the sheer need to wake you up and take you properly, have you writhing beneath him like he so desperately craved. The moment you stirred slightly, he immediately stopped, getting up to finish himself off in the bathroom, because he knew he had no self control left to lay next to the one he swore to protect until his last breath.

From that point, Tomura only got worse. Day by day, he'd make sure you only sought him out whenever you needed anything. Nightmare? Sleep in his room. Want to head for a walk? He's right beside you. Late night snack? Oh what a coincidence, he was feeling hungry too.

Tomura wanted to be the first person you saw each morning, and the last face that was in your mind before you went to bed. He may not have a crown to have you, but his sword will make sure no one else even gets a chance.

It started off small, but he began collecting little trinkets. From your misplaced hairbands, to your bedsheets, and going so far to take your used underwear. After all, there was no other way for him to relieve his aching cock if it wasn't wrapped around your soft panties, or even better, if they were on his face, inhaling what he could only dream of tasting.

The years of gruesome training and the restraint he had, kept his urges at bay around you. Only when you were asleep, would he let the composure slip. But if you were to push him hard enough, there was no way of knowing what he would do if he snapped. Would he fuck you against the wall for the servants to hear, or clasp a hand around your mouth and shove you onto the bed to ensure your sounds will only be for him to enjoy?

[onskepa]

Stxeli: The night of Eywa's gift pt2

Okaaaaaaaaaaaay here is the second part of ch10! Had to cut it in half cause I went over board on this one. Either way! Enjoy!

Stxeli Series

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This night was supposed to be a joyous one. Smiling, not caring about tomorrow, only the now. Yet for kame, this night is one full of secrets and betrayal. Every day there seems to be a new secret he has to hide from his new friend. 

His guilt grows everyday. And his latest stunt would put him in a fragile state if stxeli finds out. 

Speaking of, she looks very pretty in his eyes. The colors reflect her personality and her glow. 

Slowly he makes it through the crowd to get to the center. 

A part of him wants to go straight to stxeli and join in the fun, but the other part of him wants to stay on the side. This is her night, so he should give her space to enjoy it-

“Ah kame!” 

He turned to see Tsu'tey with a more loose stance and slightly goofy smile. They greet each other. 

“Is there something you need tsu’tey?” kame asks. 

Tsu’tey shakes his head but places his large hand on kame’s head, “no but stxeli does. As much as I dont like you being around her so much, she requests you. So, as your teacher and her good friend, I promised I would find you” 

If tsu’tey knew what his mother does, he might have every right to forbid kame from stxeli ever again. That is another thing he hates, also not able to tell tsu’tey what is really happening. 

“Come come, she waits for you” tsu’tey guides kame through the crowd and to the center. Stxeli spotted him immediately and ran over to the two. 

“You made it! Come on! Join me!” stxeli smiles even wider, grabbing kame’s hand she guides him to the dance circle. May Eywa forgive him, perhaps he should hold onto the secret for a little longer. Let him indulge in this tiny selfishness of being with his dear friend. 

Eytukan was enjoying the festive night. Delicious food, delectable yovo juice. By stxeli’s request. Lovely dance, energetic people, seeing his daughter happy and thriving. What more could he ask for? 

For kame to be gone. 

Day one, his instincts were telling him to not trust the boy. Mo’at being the more sensible person tells him he is just a child. And true, he is. He has done nothing to offend eytukan or anyone. Stxeli likes him to be around and even insists he joins their circle during communal dinner. 

Yet he can't help it. Is it his fatherly instincts? Is it the past still haunting him? Or is he really overprotective? 

Whatever it is, there are so many alarms in his head to not trust kame, no matter what. 

This is the best night ever! 

Stxeli was enjoying herself to the fullest. Yummy food, endless hugs and kisses from her family. Gifts that she gratefully appreciates. Kame was there to dance with her. Best of all? YOVO! 

The night where she was allowed to go nuts on the yovo. Yovo slices, yovo juice, yovo sweets? Yes please! 

Letting the music take control of her body, in high glee stxeli dances like no tomorrow. She dances with kame, with the other children, with her mother, father, neytiri and even tsu’tey! 

Even better, soon after the celebration, she will end it with a grand way! 

However….

“Ma’ite, its time” 

Time to meet the ugly alien with ugly hair eyes. 

3 hours have gone and the festive spirit is still holding on strong, however the drums have begun to sound their beats. Announcing the first important part of the night. For young stxeli to meet jakesuli, the dream walker. The sky demon in false skin. 

Many come to like him, but there are still many who dont trust him. 

Whatever stxeli chooses, accept for reject him, the people will follow without question. 

And that is something both jake and stxeli are deeply nervous about. 

Will stxeli make the right choice? Will she come to regret it? What if the choice she makes is the wrong one? 

“Ma’ite, its time” eytukan breaks stxeli’s train of thought. 

“Sempu….” stxeli slightly whimpers, clinging onto his hand tightly. Sensing her distress, eytukan picks her up and holds her close. 

Mo’at noticed and told the people to keep going until stxeli is well enough. 

Jake on the other hand was slightly confused. 

“W-what’s going on…?” he asks. 

Neytiri looks just as confused, patting his shoulder she says, “I will be back” 

Tsu’tey stays with jake but secretly he wishes to see if the young child is alright.

Mo’at, eytukan, neytiri and by the plea of stxeli, kame, were all in the upper areas of the home tree. After announcing that it was time for stxeli to meet jake, stxeli suddenly got cold feet. 

“I knew this was a bad idea. It has ruined her night” mo’at was the first to say. She gently strokes stxeli’s carefully braided hair. The young child still clings onto her sempu, seeking comfort in his warmth. 

“Sa’nu…” neytiri quietly pleads. 

Mo’at shakes her head, the anxiety quickly creeping up on her. 

“No, despite what you saw, neytiri, he shouldn't have come. Whenever he is around your sister is limited to go anywhere. That is not how she will continue to go on. Send him back now. He won't see her again, not now, not ever-” 

“Tsahik” 

All heads turned to kame who was a nervous wreck of his own, spoke. 

“It is clear you care for stxeli very much. There is no doubt. And I know I am the least to give my opinion in this matter but as stxeli’s friend, I believe this choice should still lie on her. As scary as this may seem” 

Stxeli heard his side, and it is true. She was given a choice to make, as much as she loves sa’nu, this is something she can do without her…..

Its just….

“I'm scared I will make the wrong choice…” she confesses. 

“Stxeli, what is mine and your sa’nu’s role?” eytukan asks. 

Stxeli looks up at him a bit confused bit answers, “you two lead the people. In spirit and in body” 

Eytukan nods, “and you know we have to make choices constantly, correct?” 

Stxeli nods this time. 

“Everyone is given choices, what we choose does affect later on. Whether it is the best decision, or the worst, we can never know until the moment arrives. We may feel like the choice we picked is the worst but turns out, it is the best outcome. When given a choice, you have to weigh the outcome. How big will it effect other things, how will it change the path. All of that must come into consideration. But know stxeli, what you choose is not a wrong or a right choice, you won't know the answer until later on” 

Stxeli’s eyes sparkled at his wise words. Sempu truly knows what to say! 

Taking a deep breath, she is ready. 

“Jake sully” 

The avatar in question turned to see the family come back down. Stxeli walking towards him. The people making way for her. Behind her was a na’vi he has never seen before, neytiri and her parents. 

Jake takes in the full view of the child. And her in return. 

There was long moments of silence. 

Jake honestly didn't know if there is something he has to do or say. 

“Narvä'!!!” 

The child shouts, pointing at him. 

The whole crowd gasps. Except tsu’tey, who just laughs his whole heart out. Then the child began to giggle, neytiri soon after and even the child did as well. 

This made jake blush out of slight embarrassment. Out of all the words he learned, he knew exactly what that one meant. 

The na’vi smiled and some shook their head, as they seem to understand her humor. 

The next part however, made even mo’at slightly surprised. 

Stxeli pressed her fingers on her forehead and brought her hand downward. 

“Oel ngati kameie” she says. 

With a shaky hand, jake does the same, “Oel ngati kameie”.

Neytiri won't admit it, not so loudly, but she is secretly happy her little sister accepted jake. Spending time with him, albeit not so voluntary, has become very enjoyable. She even looks forward to it now. 

His smile is no longer creepy or odd, but now soft and bright. His eyes no longer boring or dull, they are now bright and full of curiosity. Despite the clear differences in fingers and facial structure, neytiri finds him very…cute. 

But that is something she would keep with her until her last breathe. 

Sylwanin loved and admired the humans, expanding her influence to neytiri. Though she has yet to pass down the same thing to stxeli. 

Humans are still evil, corrupt and destructive, but jake is constantly changing and challenging her views. Something she enjoys. Something new in her same day routine. 

And with stxeli now giving the ok to let him in, there are more possibilities. None which require hiding or changing paths. Its all hands on stone now.

The festive night was coming to a near end, but before the big thing happens, stxeli took kame up to her nook. 

“Stxeli, is anyone supervising this..?” kame asks a bit worryingly. 

Stxeli waves her hand, “its fine, it will be quick! Look!” 

Kame looks at stxeli curiously, with a smile she present him a vial. 

“Tada! This is my best version yet! And I made it especially for you!” 

Stxeli handed him the vial, a very special one. Made of obsidian, it shined brightly against the small torch kame was holding. His eyes widen at this surprise. 

“I thought I made 10 vials the other day, I guess I was so sleepy that I imagined it. But oh well! I had enough time to make this one. My sempu told me you were going to begin climbing through the mountains as part of your training, so I made this new and better glue for you! I know that between the winds and the rocks, the travel can get very rough” 

Kame didnt know what to say. His mind went back to the early morning, stealing that 10th vial. This whole time it was for him? 

He made her do double work…

Clutching on the vial tightly, he hugged stxeli the best he could. 

“Thank you..” he mutters. Trying his best to hold in the tears. The guilt is rising again. She is never going to forgive him if she knows….maybe…its not too late…? 

“stxeli…I-” 

“Come on silly, you can thank me later! Let's go back before tsu’tey or sempu finds out” 

Grabbing his hand, stxeli leads him back to the celebration. Its not too late, kame will tell her. Not tonight though, but he will tell her. Soon. 

The night had come to an end, jake, and even the clan all went home after being drained from the celebration. It had come to a good end. Now all that was left was stxeli and her family. 

She was really tired but did her best to stay awake a little longer. 

The time was here. 

“Are you excited ma’ite?” mo’at asks softly. 

Stxeli yawns but nods, “I am sa’nu” 

Mo’at, eytukan, neytiri and stxeli all head towards the tree of souls. The presence of Eywa was strong, the proof of the atokirina’s. Hundreds in the numbers. They are waiting for her. 

They walk towards the center, mo’at placing stxeli gently at the base of the tree. Roots quickly make their work. Covering stxeli from the base of her neck down to her little toes, the child relaxes at the familiar feel. It felt like a warm embrace. 

“Im ready…” she whispers. 

Quickly her family connect their kuru’s to the nearest vines. 

“We are behind you my sweet one” eytukan speaks. 

Stxeli relaxes as though she is going to sleep. Closing her eyes, she travels. The familiar pull, as though something is dragging her to somewhere else. 

“Stxeli….” 

She opens her eyes and smiles. Looking at her surroundings was her home, the forest. Eywa has welcomed her once again. 

“Stxeli….” 

The child turns to see who calls to her. Smiling even wider stxeli sees her. 

“tsmuke!!”

Aaaaaaaaaaand that is it for this one! What do you guys think? Lemme know! Until next time! See ya!

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[alovelyfrenchworld]

hi same anon here so let’s say that if Guruk and the reader had kids in what ways would he treat his own kids differently compared to those he took under his wing and what is the reason behind those differences

OOOO ILY guys, these asks are sooo helping my writer's block (and offering some reprieve from my schoolwork).

I think if you two decided to have kids, Gûruk would be 1000x more overprotective of his own kids than those he took under his wing. And that's saying a LOT because Gûruk is an overprotective little shit. He would rather take the brunt of war and violence than his lieutenant's son. He would rather all the women in his community stay happy and healthy behind a giant wall he built himself while he stands guard.

He will do anything for those he cares about. Now, if they're his own flesh and blood? You'll be lucky to get him to be okay with your children playing outdoor, you know...like kids do.

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"My love, they need to play. Being indoors will only make them made."

"But indoors is safe. There's danger!"

"What danger?"

"Wild beasts! Enemies! Diseases!"

"...you do remember your kids tag teamed wrestling a racoon last week that stole my pie, right?"

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Gûruk is only so much more protective of his children, because deep down he considers them YOUR children. Those are your babies. You went through the trouble of carrying them for nearly 10 months and went through the births (or if you adopted, you are the one he let take control - it was your kind heart that saw the suffering of a lonely child). He knows he is their father and he feels that responsibility, but he also knows what joy they bring you. Them being there makes him feel less guilty about leaving you alone. He would rather know that if he dies, for any reason, be it battle or disease or poison or natural causes, that you have some part of him - your children.

He cannot imagine a life without your children and you. He could not go on with life. He spent so long alone and being the "strongest" orc that now he has let down his guard with you, he cannot handle the idea of something happening to your children or you.

Before, he was protective of those he saw as his pseudo-children, but he did not have the bond with them that their actual parents had.

Now, with you, and your children, he understands. He would rather be the bad guy in every scenario if it means they are safe. Which ultimately leads to many discussions about overprotectiveness and the mental well-being of your children (he will always listen to what you have to say, even if he doesn't understand it).

[trashmaglc]

✰ Older boyfriend stiles ʚ♡ɞ

playıng: [too sweet] - [hozıer]

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[chaos-of-the-abyss]

the idea that thingol would allow celegorm to forcefully marry luthien is one of the stupidest takes i've seen from this fandom and i've seen some pretty fucking stupid takes. thingol is such an overprotective dad that he's initially not willing to let luthien be involved even with someone that she does love and does choose. and you think he would let celegorm breathe near her? thingol would throttle that man with his bare hands

[ancha-aus]

RealAgeAU Drabble - Friends Reunite

It is here! The moment has arrived! @spotaus are you ready friend?!

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I don't think we need an introduction to this part :3

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Nightmare watches out from the porch as he waits. They are waiting for Horror to finish putting their tools away.

As they wait Nightmare pulls on his clothes. feeling very nervous.

Killer grins "You look fine nighty."

Nightmare frowns "i guess..." he is wearing some of his new clothes. nice colourful ones. Things he never really wore. warm orange and pink today. it is loose and pretty. with a few nice ribbons as well.

Cross smiles as he helps him check his outfit "aren't you excited to see your friend again? I thought you missed him?"

Nightmare looks down as he rubs his arm "I do... Ccino is nice..." he isn't sure for a moment but tells them anyway "I was actually... When i thought you guys didn't... want to be near me... I had been on my way to him." he figured if there was any safe place for him it would be Ccino's.

Cross hugs him close "I am still so sorry we left you."

Nightmare shurgs and leans into the touch "you came back." that is what matters. they came back.

Horror walks over and rubs his skull and Nightmare leans into the tocuh with a happy sigh. Horror smiles a thim "ready to go little light?"

Nightmare feels embarrased at that new nickname. Sure he got used to Nightlight by now but little light is still new.

Horror chuckles and pets his skull again "ready?"

Nightmare leans into it still and nods "okay." he really wants to see Ccino. see if ccino still sees him as a friend.

after everything

after not visiting for so long.

after... now that he is different.

He doesn't fight it as Killer picks him up and holds him close "You sure you feel okay? Spine fine?"

Nightmare rolls his eye lights and nods "I feel fine." his spine only aches nowadays. Yet none of them seem willing to let him walk around a lot.

Nightmare doenst mind honestly. It is nice to be close to them and be held. like a long hug. it just feels nice and warm and safe.

Cross takes out his knife and cuts the fabric of the universe. a portal opens and cross smiles "ready to go."

And they step through.

The leave the warm autumn air for a chiller spring air and nightmare shivers slightly. Not truly becuase he is cold but mostly because he hadn't expected the sudden change.

Killer just holds him closer.

They are in an alleyway and Nightmare can see both Dust and Cross look around the corner. Nightmare feels so nervous. he tries to get any wrinkles out of his clothes as he waits.

What if Ccino didn't want to meet him again?

What if he was angry?

what if he hated him now?

Dust looks back at them "store is closed as we requested. I don't see anyone near."

Killer looks deeply unhappy but then he looks at Nightmare and sighs "okay. lets do this." still nightmare can feel himself be pulled closer and his face is hidden by killer's shoulder, making it a lot harder to see.

they move around and walk over.

he hears nothing for a while before a familiar voice speaks up.

"Wow you really are quiet..."

That is ccino. Oh no... maybe this was a mistake?

Dust hums "I pride myself on being quiet and unnoticable. I see you wanted to do this meeting after all."

Ccino sounds unamused as he answers "of course i do! But... i can't help but notice i don't see nightmare."

huh. guess killer is hiding himself and nightmare both behind the others.

DUst sounds unbothered "oh he is here. I just need to make sure nothing here could endanger him."

This time ccino actually sounds mad and insulted "I would never bring harm or danger to someone."

a moment of silence before Dust answers sounding very amused "good answer. Then I hope you also understand that all of this will stay between us and a secret from the multiverse as a whole?"

Ccino huffs "obviously."

Dust probably does something like a nod because the next thing he says is just Killer's name.

Nightmare feels killer move and probably step out into the open.

A dead silence around them. Nightmare takes a deep breath and pushes the anxiety down as he pulls back a bit from killer's shoulder and glances at ccino.

Ccino just stares at him. shock clearly on his face as he just takes the sight of him in. But... there is no anger or hurt or hate on his face.

Nightmare slowly raises a hand "hey ccino... it has been a while?"

Ccino shakes before smiling brightly "nightmare! You! It is actually you and you are okay!" then worry "wait are you okay?" he glares at dust "why is he a child?"

Dust shrugs as Cross slowly holds up the old Dreamtale book "yeah... that is a long story... at least as much as we know..."

Ccino looks between them before sighing but then he smiles "guess we can all just sit and talk? I will get the drinks and snacks."

nightmare leans against killer and the stress leaves his body. it is okay. ccino isn't mad. he doesn't hate him.

This is fine.

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Nightmare pets one of the many cats that had swarmed him. all of them being the cat versions of his dads who all try to nuzzle and clean him.

Nightmare looks abck and notes that his dads are done explaining the situation to ccino. well as much as they know and understand it.

Dust's cat has disappeared a while ago but the other three are making up for it as they refuse to leave his side.

Ccino leans back "that... that is a lot..."

Killer snorts "that is putting it lightly. We have just decided to lay low."

cross smiles "yeah! Out of sight out of mind kinda deal. and it worked because they sned out the news about nightmare!"

ccino nods and seems to get it "meaning no one will bother you guys anymore..." he hold shis cup and frowns "then why? why risk any of it and come here?"

Dust shrugs "ngihtmare wanted to."

ccino blinks before smiling and shooting him a look. only to freeze and snort "you okay?" which makes the others also look over and stare in shock. probably noticing the very familiar looking cats.

nightmare speaks up "I think i need assistance..."

Dust is quick to free him from the cats's clutches but it doesn't discourage them as they just follow him again.

ccino chuckles as he hears the very confused questions about why the cats look like them. ccino shrugs "i don't know why. they just kinda show up here. and i can't exactly risk letting them wander and someone else who visits this universe find them."

which he then smiles brightly "This all does explain the new cat so much!"

nightmare blinks and tilts his skull "new cat?"

ccino grins and goes to the counter. he ducks behind it before removing a cat, dust's cat. then he walks over with noot in his arms but... nightmare frowns. his cat version doens't look so great.

Ccino gently lays it in killer's lap and killer immediantly starts petting it "holy... that is nightmare's cat?"

ccino hums and looks amused "from back when he had the god apples yes. but... about a year and a half ago he just got weaker and weaker and weaker."

nightmare puts it together "when i lost the apples's power."

ccino nods "i don't think Noot is your cat... but the apple's cat." ccino grins again and goes behind the counter for another moment before returning again. holding a very tiny kitten and- that is his own eyes staring back at him.

ccino carefully hands the kitten over to nightmare nad nightmare stares confused at his own cat.

ccino grins "i think that is your actual cat version." moments later dust's cat jumps into their laps as well and cleans the kitten's head for a moment before focussing on nightmare himself.

Nightmare shoots Dust a look to please help but Dust just watches him fondly. Not in any way in a hurry to save him from this very obvious and clear problem.

Killer snorts "The cats love you Night night."

Nightmare feels himself start to blush as Ccino nods "They always did. would follow him around and always gravitate towards him no matter where he sat." Ccino grins "Also when he fell asleep. They would refuse to leave his side."

Killer gasps and grins at Nightmare "Nap time with kitties? And you didn't invite me? I am hurt Nighty." he huffs but still grins "To make up for it... mmmmh... I want one of the kitty cuddle pictures." he holds up his camera.

Nightmare feels so embarrased and glares at Killer "Stop that."

Killer pouts "But you would look so cuuuute!" he says it like a whine and pouts "It is unfair he got to see it and not us!"

Nightmare huffs as he crosses his arms, it is slightly harder with Axe in his lap trying to get pets but he manages, "I was in the adult body back then anyway so it wasn't even cute."

Ccino shrugs "I mean. I must admit it was a very different side of your character that no one seemed aware of." he grins and shrugs afterwards as Ngihtmare stares at his friend with betrayal.

Ccino shrugs at the questioning look thrown his way by the others "I don't have pictures. I don't take picutres of customers that is weird. And even if i did i wouldn't do it of nightmare. too much risk someone finds it and realises he came by here a lot." he shrugs again.

Nightmare feels a bit smug and smiles a tiny bit "Told you Ccino was great." it takes a moment before his mind fully catches up and he feels embarresed again.

Ccino looks confused as Horror chuckles and shakes his skull "He is six. Nightmare is sitll getting used to some aspects of it."

Ccino blinks and looks curiously "and he was always six?"

Kilelr nods "Yup!! Just our tiny baby moving around a fake adult body made by god magic."

Ccino nods and looks thoughftul before muttering "explains feeling protective at least..."

Cross looks curious "What do you mean?"

Ccino blinsk and shrugs "after like the first visit? I felt very protective over nightmare. which is weird because god and all that. But this information? I guess my soul picked up on the fact there was an actual child in there even if i didn't know..."

Dust frowns "how could that be possible?"

Ccino shrugs again "Maybe it is because i work with animals a lot? I am already sensitive to their needs and theri shenanigans. Maybe it just included this as well. I am not sure." Ccino grins "It is also very new to me."

Cross frowns at him "How come you are this calm about this all? Nightmare visiting and stuff?"

Ccino blinks and shoots nightmare a look. Ngihtmare watches his friend, having wondered the same thing himself but never wanted to call attention to just how strange it had been.

Ccino looks at them "I just... never saw it as my place to question why the gods did what they do. You can try find logic in things sure... but there is no garentee that they would like... use the same logic as we would use. I figured nightmare was doing stuff for a reason and eventually i heard about balance stuff through the gossip and figured it was that." he rubs his cheek. "My biggest worry is honestly keeping the cats out of the cat treats. They are crafty."

Killer laughs and Nightmare watches his family actually relax and enjoy themselves.

See? This is why Nightmare loves Ccino's place. it is nice and peaceful and safe. It was why Nightmare had been planning on coming here after all.

Not that it ever came to that.

Ccino ends up going to the counter and retrieving some cake. Nightmare sits up and stares at the treat. it is his favourite! it is a vanilla cake with some peach frosting.

Ccino grins and gives everyone a piece and Nightmare happily starts eating his.

Ccino puts down a cup and Nightmare reaches for it only to frown "No coffee?"

Ccino laughs "Sorry Nightmare. I figured giving a six year olf caffeine isn't the best choice."

ngihtmare glares nad mutters "technically i am like 556..."

ccino looks unimpressed "Say that to your body, mind, magic and how all of our souls react to the sight of you. enjoy your chocolate milk." and he goes back to giving everyone else their drinks.

Nightmare grumbles but sips it. it is so warm and sweet and nightmare forgets his frustration as he enjoys his treats.

THe shop is warm and nice. it is all so familiar and the treats are just like that. his body relaxes and he feels so warm and happy.

Safe.

He is really safe... isn't he?

his treat is gone before he knows it and he tries to focus on the conversation of the others but it is all just warm and he feels so safe and he had been worried but there was no reason to worry at all.

He yawns and leans back against the large chair he is on. petting one of the cats near him as his sockets slowly close.

--

A soft plof gets their attnetion and they turn only to freeze.

holy shit.

Killer grins as he slowly pulls out his phone.

Nightmare had fallen asleep and has rolled up with some of the cats. One being his kitten version. the goop cat sits by his skull. clenaing him.

Killer aims the phone and siletnly takes a picture. that is 100% going on their picture wall!

Ccino grins and whispers "told you it happens."

Killer finishes taking the pictures and just leans against the chair. Nightmare is sound asleep. clearly the stress was higher than they thoguht it was if he is already this tired again. poor babybones.

Ccino gets to work on cleaning the plates and killer watches as Cross quickly offers the help him. Killer goes to play with the cats for a bit as dust and horror watch over their babybones.

God the cats are all so cute. though he can't pick a favourite. the others relax but it is very quickly time to go.

Dust gets up and mutters "we shoudl go. get him in bed so he can rest."

Ccino looks thorn but nods "Yeah. I get that- oh wait a second! I will be right back." and he rushes off.

Cross frowns "Why didn't he teleport."

Ngihtmare yawns as he rubs his sockets "Ccino can't teleport." he yawns againa s he leans against Dust in his hold "going home?"

Dust nods and nuzzles the tiny skull "That is the plan. you feeling oaky?"

Nightmare hums and nods "Yeah."

Ccino rushes back in and sighs in relieve "oh you guys are still here. good." he joins their side and grins as he holds up a set of keys. just two. Nihgtmare looks up confused but holds out his hand and Ccino places the keys in there. "for emergencies."

Nightmare looks at the keys confused before looking at Ccino.

Dust shoots him a look as well "what is that about?"

Ccino rolls his eye lights "calm down. As i said. It is for emergencies. if anything happens and he needs to hide anywhere. he can come here. I just want him to have his own set of keys in case i am not here." he huffs "I had been planning on giving him a set ages ago but... well... he couldn't visit for a while."

Killer huffs "We have a safe place and home." who the hell does this guy think he is?!

Ccino just looks at him unimpressed "Wasn't your hide out also safe?"

silence.

Ccino sighs as he rubs his face "Look. It is just a backup. just in case he needs to hide somewhere for a while. people won't expect him here."

okay... maybe that can work. Killer still shoots him a glare before nodding "fine." but if this guy even thinks about stealing their babybones...

Nigthmare however smiles a tiny bit "thanks ccino... means a lot..."

Ccino smiles and looks a bit more nervous "Can I hug you goodbye? I get it if you don't want that."

Ngihtmare considers it for a moment but nods as he looks at Dust. Dust watches Ccino for a moment but ends up handing over the tiny babybones.

Ccino just holds and hugs ngihtmare close and shakes slightly "I am so happy you are okay."

Nightmar ehums and seems to think for a moment before speaking "When... when i left the hideout... before they found me again.. I was on my way here."

Ccino blinks and looks surprised as Killer freezes.

He hadn't been making his way to dreamtale. Holy shit they had gotten so lucky that they managed to catch up with him.

Killer can't even be mad or jeaous about it. He feels a bit sad but even that is undeserved. They had deserted him. Left him behind when he was vulnerable. Of course he was trying to get to the one place that could give him shelter and safety.

Ccino laughs and nuzzles the tiny skull "You are always welcome here. You all are. I am happy to be able to call you my friend."

Ngihtamre blinks before smiling brightly. then he turns back and reaches for Dust. Dust immediantly moves forwards and takes their babybones back and only seeing dust holding him again calms Killer fully down.

Killer had never considered that nightmare had been any other end destination but Dreamtale. He had always figured that if they hadn't found Nightmare along the way they would have foudn him there.

Aparently it wouldnt have been that easy.

Nightmare would have gone here. to an AU they hadn't even been aware of. hiding away from preying eyes with someone who had no trouble lying through his teeth to anyone and everyone.

There is no way they would have found him. Not fast enough at least. Not fast enough before Ngihtmare got fully settled and comfortable. counting on someone else but them.

Ccino is unaware of the actual crisis this interaction caused. or maybe he is aware and he is just good at acting as if he doesn't know. He reassures them that he won't tell antoher soul about their visit and if they want to come by just send a message and they can figure it out.

The trip home is silent.

They enter their house and Dust goes straight to the nest where he rolls up with nightmare.

Nightmare looks up at him sleepy and confused "dad?"

and the doubt melted away. Killer fully relaxes and sees his mates do the same thing. Dust smiles nad nuzzles their babybones "Nothing. did you ahve a good day?"

Nightmare nods and yawns again before pushing himself closer to dust "yeah...."

dust hums and nzuzles the tiny skull "How is your spine?"

ngihtmare looks a bit more grumpy as he is kept away from his nap time "it is fine. doesn't hurt."

dust nods and nuzzles him "that is good."

Killer watches his mate and child fall asleep. All is well. their baby is happy and has a friend.

And now that he thinks about it? It is actually really good that they had a back up spot just in case.

Killer does not trust the multiverse with his mates and child.

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[weebsinstash]

targeting system online. new poor little meow meow acquired

you see, I like my broken men to have range, and with this bad boy right here we can have

The physically weak but curious inventor wanting to do good

The healed messiah who becomes a savior wanting to lift up the fallen (but is he really?)

and the version that completely loses his mind to the arcane and lowkey becomes a fucking god (who is also hot in a scary way)

oh yeah... I've got some ideas for this one...

[mongeese]

Kim Kitsuragi my fucking belovedddd

[Image ID: A screenshot of text from the game Disco Elysium. It reads:

YOU - "You needn't have worried."

KIM KITSURAGI - "But I did. Anyway..." He looks around, a little uncomfortable now.

ESPIRIT DE CORPS [Easy: Success] - Dammit, you're a grown man, the lieutenant thinks. Shouldn't have gotten *protective* here.

End ID]

[yannig]

Ah, you over-protective man. Don't you see that can't work?

Also being over-controlling will get you nowhere. I get that you want Xiaobao safe and settled and happy so you can stop worrying about him (after, let's give it to him, a few very worrying months), but that is not the way to get to your desired outcome.

[castlephantom]

Some fans think that Alucard is cool or have amaizing powers or being Dracula's son, but few people noticed that he dosen't speak to much. Alucard is quiet and reserved.

Maybe at one point in his childhood, Dracula didn't alowed his son to go everywhere (due to Alucard being a dhampir by nature) and has to be with him or Lisa, so Alucard wasn't alowed to have friends (maybe Lisa tried to make Alucard to be friends with Hector and Isaac). Because of that, Alucard's first true friend was none other then Trevor Belmont, the only one that didn't care if he is son of his enemy.

[eyelashesandentropy]

first thoughts: dain sucks

[aliusfrater]

you don't think it's possible to neglect one's adult children until you observe cordell walker

[eileennatural]

still thinking about bisky realizing that killua runs away from fights he doesn't think he can win and assuming. huh. must be because of the toxic, overbearing, and controlling 'love' he was shown as a child. and she was right.

[br1ghtestlight]

honestly a lot of those "protective partner" tropes/prompts/imagines just feel abusive and controlling to me. like the idea that another person is gonna TELL YOU what you're allowed to do and who you're allowed to see because they "know better" and get angry if you disobey them?? and they have anger issues and get pissed at your family or even YOU. like I know it's mostly for people in abusive situations or for people who haven't really been protected irl before but it feels so gross and uncomfortable. like even "I'm not ever gonna let anyone hurt you again" or making it seem like they're the ONLY trustworthy person. you should want to build a strong support system!!!!

loving someone means respecting them enough to Let them make their own decisions, even if maybe they aren't always the best ones

[binch-i-might-be]

George Washington had Mommy issues?

George Washington was the most mommy issues bitch out there