#he's naturally aloof and very difficult to motivate

[valentine-cafe]

˖⁺. ﹙ the fire elemental mercenary leader. ﹚:  rasui 9948e .𖹭 ݁

. . . fire heart !! 🍒 : “ and when the eruptions of love spring to life, you let the fire burn, and the embers rain upon this land. setting my heart aflame once again. ”

꒰ verse ꒱ 9948e

꒰ species ꒱ fire elemental

꒰ ethnicity ꒱ egyptian

꒰ age ꒱ 500's

꒰ gender ꒱ male

꒰ mbti ꒱ estj

꒰ alias ꒱  burning demise, head to the circle of veils, the first, old man ( mocking, playful ), dad ( playful )

꒰ story ꒱ 

refined stature. sharp eyes. this is what is typically known of the fire elemental.

as a leader of the circle of veils, rasui has garnered a reputation of respect and admiration amongst many. carrying out his calm and serene attitude — often being referred to as a prince of fire.

while he may seem intimidating and almost cold, his heart is warm for those he considers lost souls. earning him a deep kinship from some of his workers.

yet through that serenity lies a need for self control; as his title the burning demise is not one he has not earned several times and over. an exceptionally skilled man in his craft, both as a mercenary and a leader who has garnered fear just as much as he has respect.

calculated, it is what a man of his power should be. controlled, orderly —

he cannot afford anything less

 

꒰ appearance ꒱

long black hair that fades into flames by the end of his tips, sometimes sparks up if he gets agitated or very happy, alternatively dims a little if he gets a bit sad. his hair extends to his mid back

dark brown skin, where flames lick at gently. primarily around his cheekbones and fingers. they are harmless.

burning golden orange eyes that fill the sclera. you can practically see the fire in his eyes

short nails that at times flicker with flames.

has a long flaming tongue, that he can turn on and off with flames.

stands at the solid height of 6’9” ft ( 206 cm ) with a lean, toned body. always standing with a very regal and upkept posture

wears a lot of black or white suits that appear almost regal yet with small hints of modern twists, riddled with golden chains and amber hanging off of some like the embers of his fire. lots of flowy clothes outside of his professional work aesthetic.

he doesn't wear too many rings on his fingers, really only keeping a few promise rings and ancestral keepsakes

has slightly pointed ears

wears lots of cultural makeup. especially eyeliner

 

꒰ personality ꒱

calm and stoic demeanour, seems almost aloof at times. very refined

despite the above, he is quite extroverted and has no problem sparking conversation

strict and disciplining, but for the sake of helping people, never harming. he is very dutiful and hopes for people to play their part too

comes off as intimidating to most but once you get to know him you'll know it isn't the case

a natural born leader, ready to take initiative and take charge when necessary

very insightful and observative

can be a bit secretive with his own self

clever and intelligent, can be quite calculated and well thought-out. a very wise being

terrible dad jokes, always to help lighten the mood. people never truly expect them from him and he finds it amusing when it throws them off

extremely patient, contrary to popular belief it’s quite difficult to anger him

very gentle despite his exterior, likes helping those in need

motivating and refreshing presence when it really boils down to it

 

꒰ with a lover ꒱

a gentle lover. always leaving behind warm and lingering touches on your skin. soft kisses pressed against your neck, hands squeezing yours. all before pulling away. departing and leaving you craving for more.

one thing is for certain, his love language is through physical affection. but the affection is not something you get much unless you give it to him or ask of him first or whenever he wants to show you how much he loves you. a part of this is because he is scared of burning you.

loves dancing you around bonfires out in the forest groves, where the moon looms gently above the both of you. and after, he takes you out for a walk, lighting up the path for you by allowing himself to glow.

lots of surprise kisses. sneaking up on you when least expected and then rushing off again to continue work.

elementals do not eat, however, rasui is an excellent cook and enjoys it greatly when he gets to sit down with you and eat together.

likes decorating you with amber and agate, marking himself on you without you knowing.

can be possessive but controls it heavily, he doesn’t want it to slip and make you uncomfortable. so when he shows his possessiveness, he does not show it clearly. trying to keep it down.

could listen to you laugh for hours, and loves talking about anything and everything he knows would get laughs out of you. tickling you too if you are ticklish, just so he can hear your warm, squeaky laughs erupt.

is quite the embroider and adores sitting down and embroiling portraits of you when he can. getting in all of the details, the mundane, the ones you so consider flawed, and the perfect ones. you’re perfect to him regardless. each time you get upset about how you look he shushes you quick.

likes having you around in his office. it gets less lonely and he feels at easy with someone’s presence there with him. a breath of fresh air, different from the usual, heavy one that comes around when he’s alone.

really likes cuddling up to you when you are asleep, late at night, assuring that you feel warm and comfortable in the colder months. while in the hotter, he is careful with doing so, not wanting to give you a heatstroke. but you love it nontheless when you wake up in the morning, his lips curled into a happy smile.

 

꒰ strengths ꒱

fire manipulation: the ability to manipulate fire in any and all forms

fire production: able to produce fire from within himself at any given time

living fire: as a fire elemental he is fire itself and is able to shift parts of his body as well as his entire self into that of fire or fire aspects. like a fire he can grow and he can burn

pyromancy: magic through fire including a series of spells and so on

combustion: the ability to combust and cause explosions to a certain degree

thermal manipulation: the ability to manipulate temperature in the sense of making it grow higher

fire cloning: able to make clones of himself through fire, specifically smaller versions of himself that disperse from his full form

elemental form: once his people are in their elemental form they are able to control their element to its full extent, their body returning to its natural state. which gives them quite the power boost

advanced combat: he is highly skilled in most combat forms

adaptable: he is able to adapt to most situations that he may come across

leadership: a natural born leader, which is why he is the highest member of the merciless death

weapon excellency: uses a large assortment of weapons. though his favourite is his khopesh, that was passed down to him from his mother's ancestors.

 

꒰ weaknesses ꒱

water terrains: they tend to dwindle his powers and weaken him

water elementals: while water elementals on their level neutralise him, water elements that are higher than him could do some damage to him

emotional erraticness: it is vital for fire elementals to remain in control of their emotions for it may spiral into their abilities and cause something they regret

 

꒰ relationships ꒱

lisse: ex girlfriend, complicated.

zhào yizé: mercenary worker, basically adopted him as his son.

shimada takara: mercenary worker, also adopted her.

park tae-hyun: co-worker, frenemy.

lorenzo arias: mercenary worker, another depressed young adult adopted

taral adhikari: co-worker, strained.

zhào haitāo: work mutual, yizé’s older brother, that he also adopted.

yuè mèng yáo: good friend

zhào jìngyí: good friend

zhào mùchén: dislikes greatly

zhào hàoyú: on and off work mutual, another zhào adopted, since their father is emotionally unavailable

 

꒰ extra ꒱

he is the leader of the mercenary syndicate known as the circle of veils, a sub-syndicate to the merciful death within the society of shades

he speaks arabic

he typically uses a khopesh in combat

[lumi-waxes-poetic]

I don't think I like Hugo Weaving's Elrond much but I don't know how much of it is actually his fault.

These are thoughts that I have been ruminating over ever since The Fellowship of the Ring dropped when I was a kid.

I don't much like Elrond in these movies.

I think too much of him was sacrificed, and not for any real trade off.

While I feel a lot of this was a consequence of Hugo Weaving's casting, I don't feel blame should be laid at his feet because he doesn't control what the writers for his characters do.

Elrond in the films is constantly frosty, stand-offish, and almost distant. He comes across as a controlling man through his interactions with Arwen, and ruled by his (justifiable) fears of what Sauron is already capable of, and could be capable of again should he be reunited with the Ring. And that's a valid fear to be ruled by, but the movie overemphasizes this at the expense of the rest of Elrond's character.

Elrond is aloof and ethereal and otherworldly, yes. He's among the greatest of all elves, EVER, and so of course he comes across as a bit... weird when met by non-Elves. But he is not paranoid, angry, or controlling.

He fears much, yes. But Elrond also embodies courage because his fear doesn't rule him, it motivates him. He doesn't sit around going "oh nothing can possibly work", or disparage Men and Dwarves because in the books, while he's well familiar with the failings of others, he's also seen them at their best, and is fully aware that, given the history of HIS people (and occasionally his own personal history), he has NO room to stand in judgment of others. He's also a man of HOPE.

While not impossible, it's difficult to imagine Weaving!Elrond saying "The world may be grim, but there's always hope. Even in the darkest of days, there may be one bright star to guide you" with a kind face. Or, "Such is of the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere." Or perhaps when in the books he commended Frodo's incredible bravery in choosing to carry the Ring by saying "it is a heavy burden. So heavy that none could lay it on another. I do not lay it on you. But if you take it freely, I will say that your choice is right; and though all the mighty elf-friends of old, Hador, and Hurin, and Turin, and Beren himself were assembled together, your seat should be among them." Elrond was outright comparing Frodo's bravery and courage to the best heroes his people had ever known! Elrond is regal and willful and a force of nature at times, but he's hopeful. He's kind. He's wise, wiser than almost anyone else. Gandalf considers Elrond his equal in such, if not even more so. Hell, Gandalf regards Elrond the way he once regarded Saruman. That means a LOT! Elrond in the books doesn't really waver in his faith in the Fellowship the way he does in the films. He doesn't judge Men by the failures of Isildur, a man who died thousands of years ago. He doesn't stand in Arwen's way as she decides for herself what she wants (not that this featured heavily in the books at all). He's concerned about Man's possibility to fail, but stands by them as much as he can regardless because he does believe in people and besides that, he gave his word that he would stand by them as much as he could. He mistrusts Thorin's company, but for entirely justifiable reasons as their quest may very well fail and get them, an innocent Hobbit, and Gandalf the fucking Grey killed (and he has no reason to suspect Gandalf might just be able to "nuh-uh" death and come back), and even if it succeeds, they might release a DRAGON (one of the scariest fucking bioweapons Morgoth ever devised during the War of Wrath, more terrifying than even a Balrog and certainly with more capacity for mass destruction) on Middle-Earth, which is far from the pretty racist Elrond we get in the Hobbit films. And said dragon DOES get unleashed and it's basically only by fortune and/or slightly possibly fate that it got brought down at all, so really, the dude was 100% in the right. In the movies, he frankly doesn't want to help Thorin's company first and foremost because they're dwarves, and all his other concerns as stated earlier are just a veneer of reasonableness that he uses to justify it, or as "just another reason" why he should frankly not help them and actually probably have them arrested. Elrond Halfelven in the books is good and kind, compassionate and wise, and we barely see these things in the films! And not for lack of time, because Elrond is really no bigger a player in the main books than he is presented as in the films. In fact, the films ADDED material with Elrond the books did not have, so the idea that these aspects of him were "trimmed for time" is patently ridiculous. Many of his best lines and advice to the heroes in the books are instead given to Gandalf and Galadriel, such as:

Elrond raised his eyes and looked at him, and Frodo felt his heart pierced by the sudden keenness of the glance. "If I understand aright all that I have heard," he said, "I think that this task is appointed for you, Frodo; and that if you do not find a way, no one will."

The films consciously and deliberately rewrote Elrond's character to make him less likable. Why? I can't prove anything, but I strongly suspect Elrond became a victim of his actor's casting.

In the 2000s, Hugo Weaving was known for A Type. Most were familiar with him at the time via his incredible turn as Agent Smith in The Matrix, and this colored the roles he was offered for years. Fellowship of the Ring's production came hot on the heels of The Matrix, and it's likely that this affected the writer's view of how Hugo Weaving's character should behave. Elrond was very probably altered to fit that perception better while still being an overall heroic character. Whatever happened, Elrond in the films became a vaguely racist Asshole Hero who is presented as a controlling and pessimistic man who basically only agrees to the Quest so he can get the Ring as far from Imladris as he can conceivably do so Sauron doesn't have ANOTHER excuse to lay siege to the place while Elrond is trying to pack his tribes onto a bunch of boats so they can Peace Out from Middle Earth forever, and also because he's so terrified and desperate that he'll try anything to destroy Sauron at this point and there's no reason to expect more conventional means to work. I'm frankly pissed off because Rings of Power, which I famously detest for being a stale and banal and fundamentally disappointing piece of shit, somehow managed to do a better job with writing Elrond's essential hope and bravery and optimism than Peter Goddamn Jackson.

In Rings of Power, he DOES get to show that more kind and compassionate side to his character, with some VERY Elrond-esque zingers like "Where there is love, it is never truly dark", "We do not say goodbye. We say namárië. It means more than simply "farewell". It means, "Go towards goodness".", and this lovely exchange:

Elrond: "You have fought long enough, Galadriel. Put up your sword." Galadriel: "Without it, what am I to be?" Elrond: "What you have always been. My friend."

I greatly enjoy the memes that have cropped up around Weaving!Elrond since the film's release 22 years ago (AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!), but it saddens me that Elrond's characterization seems to have suffered for having Hugo Weaving, who is a brilliant actor but also one definitely going through an arc of villainous and anti-hero typecasting at the time, play him. There was time enough in the movies to get him right. They made certain of it. Which means every change they made was deliberate, and one of Tolkien's best and most important characters was effectively assassinated for it.

[eclipsedynasty]

about .

" YOUR JOURNEY HAS REACHED ITS END . "

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎

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𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 | dainsleif

𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 | dain

title | twilight sword

𝗮𝗴𝗲 | 23 ( 500 + )

𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 | november 21 , ?????

���𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | scorpio

𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 | male

𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀 | he/him

𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 | khaenri’ah

" STEP FORTH IF YOU HAVE UNDERSTOOD THE MEANING OF YOUR JOURNEY . "

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

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dainsleif is a very reserved character , preferring to keep to himself and observe rather than participate unless deemed necessary . he is deeply knowledgeable and insightful , but also quite cryptic in his mannerisms and expressions . his calm and collected demeanor is often at odds with the intensity of his emotions that lurk just below the surface . dainsleif is a complex and mysterious man , with much yet to be revealed about his past and his true motivations rather than thwarting the malevolent plots of the abyss order .

dainsleif's reserved nature makes him prone to keeping his thoughts and feelings to himself , preferring to maintain a facade of composure and detachment . this makes it difficult for others to discern what he's really thinking or feeling , leaving him seemingly inscrutable and hard to read . his stoic demeanor and detached attitude can make him come across as arrogant or aloof , but those who get past his defenses quickly realize that he is actually a loyal and dependable ally . even in the face of danger , dainsleif remains unfazed , calmly assessing the situation and formulating a plan of action .

" WHY SO COLD ? "

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎

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𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 | kaeya alberich

𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 | your highness n/a

title | prince of khaenri’ah

𝗮𝗴𝗲 | 22

𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 | november 30 , ?????

𝘇𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | sagittarius

𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 | male

𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀 | he/him

𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 | khaenri’ah

" I ALWAYS THOUGHT WE HAD QUITE THE INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP . "

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

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kaeya is a mysterious figure who operates with a cool , collected and calculated demeanour . while he appears unassuming , kaeya is a master strategist and a skilled diplomat , adept at navigating and navigating complex political and social environments .

kaeya has a knack for finding unconventional paths to his solutions , making him a valuable ally . combined with his ability to remain composure under the most intense pressure , kaeya is a formidable and respected individual within mondstadt .

through his charisma and sharp wit , kaeya is a master manipulator , often using guile and finesse to achieve his goals .

but beneath kaeya's facade lies a person of great inner turmoil . kaeya's past is shrouded in secrecy , and his true intentions are hidden even from his closest associates .

while kaeya has become both a respected advisor and member of mondstadt's upper echelons , his motivations remain unclear . his past , secrets , and hidden agenda all cast a shadow of mystery over his true nature - leaving many to wonder which side Kaeya is truly on , truth to be told .. even the prince himself does not know what side to choose . for there will be a day where he must choose , the side of the land of his birth where he was cast away and abandoned ? or , the side where he was raised , loved , protected ? he cannot decide .

" YOU THINK OF YOURSELVES AS ' MAGICIANS ' BUT WHEN YOU’RE ON STAGE , YOURE FIRST AND FOREMOST ACTORS . "

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎

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𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 | arlecchino cifarelli

𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 | father

title | the knave , lord of the hearth house

𝗮𝗴𝗲 | 32

𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 | november 17 , ?????

𝘇𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 | scorpio

𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 | female

𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀 | she/her

𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 | fontaine

" GOOD ACTORS HONE THEIR CRAFT TO MESMERIZE THE WHOLE CROWD . "

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

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arlecchino is a woman of many secrets and even bigger ambitions . often aloof and guarded , arlecchino is a calm , collected individual , and she rarely loses her composure . arlecchino is focused and diligent , always working behind the scenes to further her own agenda .

although arlecchino is seen as cold and detached , she is in fact a skilled manipulator and a brilliant strategist . arlecchino always sees the big picture , and she is capable of devising complex plans and executing them flawlessly . she is also an elite combatant , known for her deadly precision and efficiency .

arlecchino is responsible for managing the house of the hearth , an organization within the fatui dedicated to raise orphans and select the children once they have grown up and deemed to " have potential " are enlisted into the fatui and serve under the name of her majesty the Tsaritsa . the fates regarding the unchosen children .. ? well , they have not yet been addressed .

arlecchino cares deeply about the children of the hearth house , she may be seen as detached and unfeeling , but deep down , she cares deeply about the children of the house of the hearth . even though she often comes off as strict and hard on them , arlecchino genuinely wants the best for them and is invested in their well-being .

arlecchino is a mother figure to the children of the hearth house and loves them as if they were her own children . she may be stern and demanding , but ultimately , she wants the children to thrive and achieve their full potential .

by her fellow harbingers despite her calm and collected demeanor , arlecchino is often described as insane and unstable. It is said that she has a dangerous and vengeful side, and that she is capable of great violence and cruelty when she chooses to unleash it. tartaglia also mentions she would turn against the Tsaritsa in a heartbeat .. perhaps she will ? perhaps she won’t ? arlecchino's true nature is hidden beneath a mask of politeness and control , and it remains to be seen what her ultimate goals and motivations are . those who have seen her true colors , have simply disappeared without a trace .

[darkwood-sleddog]

Do you have any books/articles on how to train primitive (specifically northern) breeds? I’ve seen a lot these past couple of years that stubborn dogs aren’t necessarily that, just that you might not have the right motivator/approach, so do you have any advice on how you built engagement and managed to train your dogs? (As I’m assuming mushing does require a some level of obedience) Asking as someone who wants a northern breed but also wants to do obedience and wants to know if that’s possible😅

Obedience with northern breeds is absolutely possible, but if you want to do competitive obedience that is like giving yourself a handicap...very possible to achieve success but it will be much more work for you than your peers with border collies and retrievers as these sort of sports don't cater to most northern breeds best qualities. (I actually know quite a few Malamutes in competitive obedience, but again. It's not breed typical so this sort of desire for biddability I would absolutely bring up with any breeder you decide to purchase from. Slash for example loves working with a handler one on one and doing obedience work and I can work him for longer periods, Sigurd reaches a boredom threshold much much sooner and would not be good for this sort of work, but he listens beautifully in harness and on hikes.)

With primitive dogs it's all about finding the proper motivator for them to want to do something for you. Everything with primitive breeds is about want and desire. They're incredibly smart and a huge majority of primitive breeds also have a survivalist aspect to them which makes them individualistic and able to make decisions on their own (or as I like to call it the "why? factor").

Most primitive dogs when you ask them to do things without showing them what items/behaviors of high value you have to provide in exchange for work:

Now I will say for my own circumstances, my dogs are not perfectly obedient (far from it), and teaching them to mush and do what I ask of them in that context is very different than asking them to do things outside of a working environment. Mushing was the easiest thing I taught my dogs, more than even basic daily obedience tasks, because running in harness is the ultimate motivator for drivey working bred sled breeds and they are more willing to listen to continue to be able to do so (vs disobeying a command in harness and having me stop the whole team to reset).

A really great blog is Couch Wolves, it's all about working with primitive dogs and learning to appreciate their individual way of thinking. The authors are extremely qualified and have worked with a number of difficult and primitive breeds in an obedience setting.

[laurelwen]

Nigel Colbie - Astrological Birth Chart

Sun - Pisces

As spiritual beings, Pisces may appear cold and have trouble being actively social. Their aloofness might make them seem standoffish. Easily misunderstood and sometimes callous about how they are perceived in the public eye, they withdraw or close off without a warning. The penchant for fantasy or seeing things as they want to see them can lead to dishonesty. Some Pisces live in a world of their own and grow dangerously disconnected from "real" life. 

It's hard to get ahold of what a Pisces man truly wants. He has dark fantasies especially when it comes to his love life. There will be plenty of skeletons in the closet that no one knows or would know about. A Pisces man's heart is an ocean of secrets, buried deep are stories and experiences that leave them with heavy baggage.

This sign gets attached quickly. When they fall, they fall hard. They won’t be able to think about anything other than their partner. Unfortunately, this means they’re going to suffer if the relationship ends. They won’t see the breakup coming, so it will destroy them.

Ascendant - Virgo

Generally, there is an intelligent and reserved aura about Virgo rising individuals that is unmistakable. These are actually somewhat shy people who need time to analyze things around them before they warm up to both situations and people. This quality can be received exactly as that, or it can be received as a rather stand-offish, cool, and even critical manner (depending on the audience). They do everything skillfully with a fine sense of craftsmanship and precision, perfectionism, care and attention to detail. They are keenly observant and have an acute sensitivity to each and every thing in their environment; therefore, they attend to small things that others do not readily notice, the subtleties, the fine points. 

They typically have a slim build and average height. Their features are delicate and refined and give a youthful appearance, often with pale skin and dark hair.

Moon - Scorpio

Moon in Scorpio people seek out emotional intensity. No matter what, there is something very intense about them. They are diggers when it comes to the world of emotion–they can see beyond facades and cut right to the core of a person. Lunar Scorpios have exceptional “radar” that allows them to size up a situation–and a person–quickly and expertly. This ability to understand human motivation and nature can be too close for comfort for some. Their intuition is enormous, although it is sometimes self-serving.

If their lives are regular in any way, there can be an unconscious need to test their own strength and stir up emotional excitement. Even in the absence of experience, they seem to “just know” things. It would be difficult to shock or scare away Lunar Scorpios in the face of emotional honesty and power.

Moon in Scorpio people often have a strong fear of betrayal. They seek out commitment, and feel the need for a partner to give up something for them. Some will put the people they love through a series of tests, and these are not always conscious. Even the shy ones have enormous presence.

Mercury - Pisces

Mercury in Pisces picks up on subtleties in the atmosphere that others might not pick up. They have eerie links to others. Their mind is the ultimate psychic sponge, which is both a gift and a challenge. They need lots of time to reflect and unwind their thoughts and create space to 'listen' to their own rich inner narrative. They also sense the undercurrents, as if there's a running narrative of what's not being said.

The shadow side of this is the danger of self-deception. They can believe things that are true in their mind, and this can lead to lying. Their imagination is so strong that it might seem real, but only be something self-created. 

Life is a story for Mercury in Pisces, and they are the main character. They may make up fake storylines in their head: conversations with people that they are never going to have, or love stories that won’t actually happen. These are all part of their own personal dramatic retelling of their story.  Sometimes, these fake realities feel better and more real to a Mercury in Pisces person than their own life. Self-deception can easily set in, and they can become entirely delusional, preferring to live in their own made up world rather than the real one.

Venus - Capricorn

People with Venus in Capricorn seem to be very serious, rigid and even arrogant as deep down in their hearts they feel that they are better than others. Holding an image of cold pride makes it difficult to relate to other people and find friends or potential partners, especially in youth. They are not spontaneous nor funny so it is very difficult for them to have fun with other teenagers. A person with Venus in Capricorn is often shy and self-controlled, so they have difficulties in expressing feelings. If Venus in Capricorn is in the chart of a man, he will be terrified to make the first step because the fear of rejection will paralyze him. Their whole world breaks down if the person they love rejects them because it hurts their pride too much.

They want to join with someone that they can build an empire with. They've got a shrewd eye for good partnerships, and this can get them ahead in the world. Anything they create seems well-constructed, and might be rooted in a sense of place or tradition. They build things to last, with an eye on leaving a lasting legacy. They're likely interested in antiques and artifacts, and may have collections of these things.  There's something soulful about them, made all the more intriguing because they keep so much private.

Mars - Scorpio

Mars in Scorpio natives love to challenge themselves to do the impossible. They throw themselves into what they decide to do with concentrated energy and awesome willpower. They have the potential to exploit others–they see through others and rely heavily on their gut feelings. They are attracted to taboos and enjoy scenarios in which the “other” is giving in to them, wants them completely, and will do absolutely anything for them.

They are mesmerizing and are drawn to charisma in others and intense scenarios.  They've got the classic smoldering intensity​ and look a little dangerous, too. They've got great stores of emotional power and energy stirring within. They come across as observant, self-controlled, and yet ready to pounce on an opportunity. They have an instinct for the energy of others and what's unseen, like hidden desires. They can get obsessive, and hold on to others in a mysterious way that's borderline vampiric. Still waters run deep, and emotions are intense and overwhelming.

They are prone to acting obsessively, and likely find it hard to forgive and forget. Theirs is a combo of risking it all and then dealing with the fall out. They've got hungry eyes, which is another turn on for those whose gaze they meet.  They're turned on by fights, especially when followed by make-up sex. They often mix aggressive handling and primal energy with tenderness and possessiveness.

Alex Forbes birth chart here

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🍩My experiences with each Moon sign🍩

(Cause yall are messy)

I have done this a few times before but for Sun signs and did rank placements but never shared my thoughts and experiences with the Moon signs.

Now I know how this goes, so if you get mad or sad then go off I guess. Aint the first time I get cursed out or attacked in this bitch. Plus, I am a Cap moon so naturally I won’t do well with some Moons and I will be nitpicking everything about everyone.

🍩Aries Moon🍩

My dad’s moon. Yup, that tells you alot without me even starting. Having our Moons in Square shit was hard to say the least. It took a long time for us to be on middle grounds and because I don’t feel comfortable talking about my problems here I will continue on. The Aries Moon that I really like and can think of is Rihanna, so I would say it’s unfair to make a whole judgment but from what I saw and heard they’re not exactly the best to be around. So I give them a 3/10 for being bold and having nerve.

🍩Taurus Moon🍩

Now this Moon right here I know people from ( a close friend and my sister, plus some others) and I don’t have many strong opinions about it. As a Taurus Sun, it can be a challenge to work with a Taurus Moon. I am stubborn at my core and they’re stubborn with their heart, so everytime we disagree it’s like a rope pulling contest. Way too stagnant for me but I think that’s because of my other placements and they don’t take any advice or open up no matter what. On to the good, I never disliked someone with this placement. No matter how much of an asshole they can be, to me it is difficult to hate them or stay mad at them. They’re warm, kind, and sweet but a bit aloof and naive, also they don’t like to touch and hug as some people might think. I will give them a 8/10

🍩Gemini Moon🍩

(⚠️TW⚠️ mention of rape and erratic behavior)

I only had one best friend with this placement and I don’t I want to meet any more, and I am at peace with that if they resemble her in any way. She was a maniac. She loved to lie, create drama, blow shit up, act crazy and basically be shocking. I do find similarities with Gemini Sun where they do shit for reactions but with her, she will take it to the next level. Lie about being raped, act possessed, or pretend that she is being followed. It’s not fair to associate her with people who share the same Moon as her but that was y’all’s representation in my life. She was erratic so it’s difficult to see where her Moon was in effect and where she was just off. I’ll give them a 1/10, would not recommend until proven otherwise.

🍩Cancer Moon🍩

The first that comes to my mind is Taylor Swift and to me she is the ultimate Cancer Moon. It juat makes sense how fast she takes it to the next level with people. Whether getting serious quickly with someone or throwing down and feuding. She just always at a 100. Personally, I never got close with someone who has this placement, maybe it’s because I am a Capricorn Moon myself, but I would say the ones that I have met were nice. I’ll give them a 5/10

🍩Leo Moon🍩

I only had one best friend with this placement but the people I have met with this Moon I still remember. They all had one thing in common and that was being emotionally traumatized and have lost one parent. My best friend was super loyal, very confident in what they believed in and represented, were always there for me and had an amazing ability in motivating others. But they were also super prideful and there’s no coming back with them. Fight once and it’s over. (Yes I am looking at you Jonnie). One of the other people was with me in uni and always had the to urge won up me and my friend. He had scars all over and he doesn’t remember how he got them. But he was super proud of himself and his home country, which I respect and admire. I’ll give them a 6/10

🍩Virgo Moon🍩

I know two people with this placement, my mom and a professor at uni, and oh boy it makes sense that they’re a Virgo Moon. Me and my mom are too alike that we clash strongly at times. She thinks she can do it better and I think I can do it better and we just have like a competition on who done it better basically. From cooking, to how you light the stove, to how you put on clothes, to how you lay down on bed. Both my mom and my professor are super critical and precise, althogh my professor is a double Virgo (Sun and Moon) so she will go even further. They have to do everything as it arises and act like there’s no time and everything is about to go wrong. Like damn sis chill the fuck out for a sec and this is coming from a Cap moon so you know it’s bad. But I really like Virgo Moon, even though people might hate such a personality but I can relate to them in some ways. I’ll give them 7/10

🍩Libra Moon🍩

My only online friend that I talk to all the time got this Moon. Other than her I met only two people and they were something. Okay so for my friend, because I never actually have seen her physically with my own eyes I can’t say how she acts all the time, but she is one of the best listeners I had in my life. She likes to hear me ramble for an hour about a dumb encounter that lasted a second, talking about astrology and some nerdy things and then not so nerdy things. I believe that it’s a Libra Moon quality to be emotionally versatile and attentive. I think because she is a Leo dominant she acts much fiery and fiercely than a Libra would. As for the other people I just thought they were fake. One acted as a friend but then would just disappear so I was over it quickly and the other was super passive and pretentious that I think she shits out plastic. All in all I think it’s a great Moon. I’ll give them a 7/10

🍩Scorpio Moon🍩

One of the hardest Moons I ever delt with but I find that I love them too. My oldest sister had this Moon and she is such a mystery. Because I am a Taurus Sun, it is only natural for me to have a hard time with a Scorpio Moon. Even though she is an extrovert, she rarely talks about herself and her feelings, you will never catch her slipping or show vulnerability. I can see how difficult it may be for her being a Cancer with a Scorpio Moon and have Gemini dominance. But she’s a bitch at heart and I am cool with it. I’ll give them 5/10 cause I am not a big fan of paradoxical people

🍩Sagittarius Moon🍩

A moon that I always babysat. I had two best friends with this Moon and if I was born a second earlier, it would mine too. I don’t know if it’s because of my Gemini Venus or my 0 degree Capricorn Moon but I love Sagittarius Moons. I was fortunate to see some of their weaknesses and for them to trust me enough to be vulnerable. But boy do they get themselves into the dumbest situation because they wanted to see what would happen. I had to babysit them and help them do everything like shopping, cooking, cleaning, assembling furniture, be their body guard when buying weed. (Shhhh it’s a secret). They’re in many ways immature cause they run from things and everytime you try to be real with them, they say “stop being negative”. I’ll give them a 9/10

🍩Capricorn Moon🍩

The grande dame of the Moon signs, sitting at it’s opposite planet. I have met many Cap Moons and honestly we are bitches 😂. The energy of sitting next to a Capricorn Moon is too fucking much like I never knew it’s like that. I noticed the way they stare, talk, walk and sit can be so aggressive and intimidating. I see why people might label us as bullies, cause the energy is definitely there and I myself was such a cunt (still a little but I am more aware of myself now) that I get where both are coming from. Life as a Capricorn Moon is emotionally flat. If wasn’t for my other placements you will never see me even flinch. I think we just take everything and let it process in our head before we let it into our hearts. So to me, we’re not mean, we just don’t see how something might be hurtful. But also that tone and that blank face, goddam! That’s why I try to smile cause bitch no, I didn’t know I was walking with a death stare this whole time. Anyways, I will give us 10/10 cause I am self appreciative like that 😂✌️

🍩Aquarius Moon🍩

I have always tried to understand Aquarius Moon and it was only a month ago that I have realized they themselves are not sure of who they’re. I had one best friend with this placement and three cousins (all siblings). First, my cousins are super competitive with each other on who gets to do what and if it happens that they’re similar in something they will get pissed. The person that was my best friend was like that as well. Only he would drop a an entire hobby, interest, something close to his heart, shit even a personality trait. I find them to be constantly changing and trying, so they shift between one end of extreme to the other until they center themselves. I’ll give them a 4/10

🍩Pisces Moon🍩

Now let’s talk about a depressing placement, in my opinion of course 😅. I don’t know if it’s the influence of Neptune on the Moon or is it the just the demeanor of Pisces, but good god girl get a grip (they call this the five G’s). My youngest sister is a Pisces Moon, and as creative as she is, she is pessimistic and overly cynical. I mean I am all for being critical and real but looking at everything with jacked up black sprayed glasses is just too much for me. Other than my sister I don’t know any Pisces Moon very well but I had a few acquaintances. I noticed that they talked about a specific thing and that’s it. I have found them to be amazing at drawing, painting and have an incredible artistic sense. At times twisted and dark, but I love the art that comes with it. I’ll give them a 5/10

Here’s the tea. It’s Pisces season so remember I am sensitive right now, and also it’s my life and I wish I met someone as amazing as you might think you’re. (Maybe that was a little too aggressive)

Okay love you ❤️

[aerltarg]

Maybe this is a stupid question, buuuuut:

I just can't imagine a world that Rhaegar comes back from the Trident, wins the war and becomes king. No, I'm not a anti Rhaegar, matter of fact I like him very much, I'm just can imagine how would Lya, little Jon, this whole affair, would settle in the capital. The norm that fics (at least those I read) tend to follow is to make Rhaegar:

1. A douche, paranoid and destiny-obessed king.

2. Completely incompetent, aloof monarch, that deep down has a heart of gold, but can't really be understood.

I mean, isn't he supposed to be a scholar since he was a kid? What's are your thoughts about it?

oh, yeah, i can totally understand this! it's is the whole point in canon actually, "the wrong man came back from the trident". you would expect a hero win against his antagonist and have a happy ending w his lady love but it doesn't happen. instead the subversion happens to them with rhaegar being killed by robert who becomes obviously a shitty king and lyanna dying after him. they were never supposed to have happy ending, they were created as tragic and doomed and dead from the beginning for the whole plot to start, jon to have his parentage mystery and dany to take the passed baton as the last dragon, prophesied savoir and the heir who has to carry entire house on her back now.

as for the realistic rhaegar wins aus that's the difficult question. tbh we just don't know enough abt their situation, plans and wishes. you see, e.g. in agot we can be right in ned's head and see his motivations, what he was thinking abt, what he was planning, what he was hoping to do. but if his story was told the way rhaegar's was i bet he would have his own crowd of haters and ~intellectuals~ jumping out every two seconds w their "hot takes" how actually all hints abt what rlly happened (ned being a good man w his own sense of honour, justice and experiences affecting him and the deal w cersei's children) doesn't matter and he was an ambitious prick, planned to grasp the power by being joffrey's regent and make his daughter sansa queen. (you can actually insert there any bullshit and still don't reach the level of stupidity of such "hot takes" this fandom loves so much lmao). also he would be blamed to the hell and beyond for being too stupid and not foreseeing the future and actions of other ppl bc ofc after everything happened it's so easy to say what was so obvious to notice. also they would say that the deaths of his men and horrible fates of his kids are 100% his fault and even straight up say he killed them lmao. i can rant abt it for hours so yeah. this is a situation w too many unknown variables bc it depends too much on actions of too many characters we don't know enough abt. the only thing it's possible to tell for sure is the fact that there couldn't be any perfect solutions since things got too complicated at this point.

such fics as you've mentioned tho are just a part of this dumb fanon where rhaegar is "too prophecy obsessed"/"incapable of love"/shrodinger's rhaegar both smart and stupid at the same time/whatever/all of this combined lmfao. the man was notably intelligent from the early age as you've absolutely rightly mentioned, his guesses abt himself being tptwp have nothing to do w egocentrism as some parts of the fandom would want us all to believe unless he wouldn't be so reasonable abt it and later on, after so many years, wouldn't have changed his mind and thought his son could be tptwp.

and literally fuck all antis that think you shouldn't consider prophecies that hold real power in this fantasy world lol. you know, aegon the conqueror was said to be motivated (or at least partly) to unify westeros by the prophecy and still got the treatment of perfect/maximum close to perfect figure of a leader everyone should look up to from the narrative and grrm. prophecy obsessed much, huh? i don't even talk abt all these parallels between him and rhaegar grrm put there not for bitches to ignore them completely! and i will never get tired of reminding that dismissing prophecies is UNWISE for targaryens of all people. the house whose story is built on the dream of young daenys and her father aenar that listened to her despite common sense (or what local "anti magic"/"anti prophecies" clowns consider to be common sense). targs would be as dead as the rest of dragonlords if not for daenys the dreamer. who else in the world has as many reasons to take prophecies seriously as them?

yet antis out there act as if rhaegar is one dimensional weirdo whose every character trait is abt mf ~prophecy obsession~. like how can they miss one of the main points so badly?? the game of thrones distracts ppl from the real danger beyond the wall, yk, the one rhaegar was aware of and meant to deal with. there wouldn't be such a problem if he became king and had as many years of head start before ice zombies apocalypse as ignorant bobby b did. rhaegar had to die just for westeros to sink in shit and our main heroes to save everyone to make this story more epic LMAO

so yeah, too many ppl portray rhaegar as this one dimensional robotic creature without any knowledge of what feelings are idk even for what reason. it seems these ppl can't read for real bc rhaegar was not only intelligent af as well as dutiful ("it seems i must be a warrior" but "he loved his harp more than his lance") but also. ugh emotional?? my boy had constant emo sessions w brooding at ruins of summerhall, sleeping out there beneath the stars all alone and writing songs that made all women cry. does it sound as someone who "isn't capable of love" lol? folks act as if he was completely heartless from the day he was born (bc he didnt play w other kids ig??) but in reality their emotional range is less than the one of a spoon in comparison to rhaegar's lol. i'm not even gonna address the horrible attitude of demonizing him for his implied depression, vile clowns never listen to themselves when they talk abt targaryens and their "madness".

tldr; these fics are mostly lame af and suck at characterization if they're making rhaegar like that lol. anyway his character isn't abt being a good or a bad king, it's abt being a would-be-king for characters in books and readers in reality to sigh over his tragic aura and pretty aesthetic abt how it could've been. however, grrm clearly doesn't write rhaegar as evil or incapable as some parts of the fandom would want to try to persuade others. realistically speaking in the scenario where he wins there couldn't be any perfect decisions but it's a territory of speculations on thin air and lit nothing more since canon doesn't provide us with enough information to rlly theorize anything instead of building biased headcanons some ppl call "analysis".

but remember what barristan said about rhaegar while practically watching him all his life, from a literal baby to the man grown:

“I know little of Rhaegar. Only the tales Viserys told, and he was a little boy when our brother died. What was he truly like?”

The old man considered a moment. “Able. That above all. Determined, deliberate, dutiful, single-minded.” (ASOS, Daenerys I)

“Prince Rhaegar’s prowess was unquestioned, but he seldom entered the lists. He never loved the song of swords the way that Robert did, or Jaime Lannister. It was something he had to do, a task the world had set him. He did it well, for he did everything well. That was his nature. But he took no joy in it. Men said that he loved his harp much better than his lance.” (ASOS, Daenerys IV)

[zodiactalks]

Personality Traits of the Aquarius Man

Born between 20th January and 18th February, your Aquarius man is known for his unique persona and astute observations.

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Humane, determined, idealistic, and more traditional than you think, your Aquarius man is the eccentric of the zodiac. This Air sign never lets his more animal passions direct his outer actions. This is why this star sign is symbolised by the water-bearer. Your Aquarius man carries the burden of what it means to be human, and that is no easy task!

So, if your friend or partner is an Aquarius, pat yourself on the back, because you would have had to sacrifice many things to stand by him, or will do later down the line. To help you along, we have brought together some key personality traits you need to know about your Aquarius man.

A Noble Spirit

Your Aquarius man has always stood alone, and even in his childhood the sun did not come out much. But it is from this narrow beginning that he developed perseverance, patience, and the ability to see clear. He will never let you down and has pure intentions.

Ancient Fact: The month of February is named after the Latin word ‘februa’, which means ‘to purify’.

He’s Eccentric

In Aquarius, the Sun is at the furthest point from his own sign of Leo. That can make him feel uncomfortable, frustrated, and restricted, so much he ends up being eccentric and even revolutionary. At school, he never bowed to peer pressure because he was firmly fixed in his own mind, having a unique way of expressing himself.

His thought-processes always reveal him, from his fashion sense to his unusual ideas. The Aquarian male can go the extra mile to make himself look unique and interesting to reflect how he feels. It is not to make himself look pretty, but to arouse conversation and express his own individuality.

A Social Kind of Guy

Aquarius is a friend to all, and as his best friend or partner you will always wonder what it is that you share with him that he doesn’t with others. Your Aquarius man sees the wider picture that affects everyone’s lives. He has great organisational skills without even realising it and although he stands alone, he is not a loner. He is resourceful and has plenty of tact in social situations. When he speaks, it will be with the air of getting to the bottom of the problem and solving it.

“Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?” Abraham Lincoln, an Aquarian President.

Although he is very good at bringing people together, you should remind him that he needs to look after his nearest and dearest, otherwise he can leave you feeling left out in the cold.

Bright Eyed

Your Aquarius man is a free spirit and has many ideas. Look for a distant, far away look in his eyes, as frank and clear as the water that is poured from the divine jug; and enter his wide understanding of life in its many guises and aspects. He is Promethean in his ability to predict and see ahead, and also wants to understand and analyse everything he comes across, exploring everything that the Air element has to offer. This can make his thoughts and person seem stuck. Aquarius is the fixed Air sign, after-all.

Aloof

One of the telling features of his personality is that he is aloof, and hard to pin down. If he messages you to say he is busy and cannot meet, he always means it. He is not a liar, but is silent on his intentions. He is in his own high world. Don’t let this put you off, however, it’s better that he has realisable goals in life than no goals at all, and this brings onto the final and most important trait of his personality.

He’s a missionary!

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, there is a sacrificial side to his personality that you will have to deal with. He will naturally expect you to live up to him and his world, and make hard choices that are self-effacing.

The Aquarius man is not ambitious for social status or the luxuries of life, and rather enjoys the oddities of life, at least intellectually; and as a friend or partner, you should know that he can often find it difficult to earth himself. He is driven by something more particular, more ideal, more beautiful than what motivates the Capricorn… if he can find it without becoming lost.

“To be honest, I’m still searching for that one thing. Something I can really stand up for, and get behind, and be like: This Is My Life Fight.” Harry Styles, Aquarian pop star.

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intp s/o - korekiyo shinguji

anonymous asked: Happy New Year! 🎆 I have a request to help start the new year interesting! Korekiyo x S/O who acts like Norman from The Promised Neverland(INTP on the personality database if you don’t know him)

a/n- happy new year! how that everyone takes care of themselves and drinks water ❤️ also spoilers for danganronpa v3 so if you haven’t finished it. be aware.

——— korekiyo shinguji

your strategizing skill was definitely something he admired.

not everyone could keep a level head during a crisis

if he’s intrigued by you during the killing game korekiyo would acknowledge how you could pull everyone back together.

“wonderful as ever, wouldn’t expect anything but the best from you s/o” with his iconic laugh.

especially when the necronomicon motive came into play.

“it’s utterly impossible to bring back the dead, however it’s is possible to contact them- but that’s not me level of expertise.”

you immediately ask him was there any way to contact the dead.

let’s just say he was more than surprised despite not showing it that someone else here knew that was possible.

“yes there is, a seance, i’m surprised s/o. you really do intrigue me.”

however if it’s not during the game, your open mindedness is a plus when he talks about things he discovered while traveling.

usually his ultimate would turn people off or maybe the way he dress but with you, however, it never seemed to bother you and you had no problem asking any questions you had about anthropology.

you two are both introverts which is nice so neither of you are forcing the other to events.

yet there still would be some problems.

intp’s are usually seen as perfectionists while korekiyo sees everything in the world perfect and beautiful in its own way.

especially if it was during the killing game.

he explains that this game was beautiful in its own way but you have to respectfully disagree

you both could also have a hard time sharing your feelings

he has an aloof personality by nature while you tend to push yours and other people’s feelings aside for the sake of logic.

also intp’s have a very difficult time making friends since they rarely open up to people.

that could cause some strain before the relationship even began.

korekiyo tends to be a closed off individual, usually keeping himself not trying to make friends but just observing people from afar.

while you are more private and withdrawn finding it difficult to open up your feelings to others.

despite all the problems you two could face you both still share many of the same perspectives in life and no relationship is perfect

[petaldantic]

The Avengers as Dogs (based on personality)

Steve Rogers = Belgian Malinois

People like to see Steve as a Golden Retriever or Lab but those don't have the personality that Steve actually has.

Temperament: Belgian Shepherds are known to be highly intelligent, alert and sensitive; they are typically highly trainable, vigilant and hard-working with a strong guarding instinct making them protective of property and family, and very well suited for service with security services.

Natasha Romanoff = Doberman

Dobermanns are known to be intelligent, alert, and tenaciously loyal companions and guard dogs. Personality varies a great deal between each individual but, if taken care of and properly trained, they are generally considered to be loving and devoted companions.

The Dobermann is driven, strong, and sometimes stubborn. With a consistent approach, they can be easy to train and will learn very quickly.

Clint Barton = Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese are outdoor dogs at heart, though well-behaved in the house; they need activity and exercise, but do not have a great deal of endurance. They can move with amazing bursts of speed for their size when motivated.

If they are sound (no problems with their hips, elbows, or other joints), they enjoy hiking and generally stick close to their people.

Bernese mountain dogs are a breed that generally does well with children, as they are very affectionate. They are patient dogs that take well to children climbing over them. Though they have great energy, a Bernese will also be happy with a calm evening.

Bruce Banner = Kangal Shepard Dog

The Kangal Shepherd Dog is calm, controlled, independent, powerful and protective. They may be aloof towards strangers, but a well-socialized Kangal Dog is friendly with visitors and especially children.

A well-trained Kangal Shepherd Dog is sensitive and alert to changing situations, responding to threats with judicious warnings and courageous action if necessary.

Hulk = Tibetan Mastiffs

The Tibetan Mastiff is quiet, watchful, and protective of his family, including other pets, and he is inclined to be gentle with and tolerant of children.

He has an independent nature with a determined and territorial temperament. He is suspicious of strangers, so much so that he might not let people you approve of into the home.

Because of his heritage as a village guardian, he tends to bark a lot at night. He is intelligent, stubborn, protective, tenacious, aloof, and strong willed.

Thor = Goberdain

The Goberian is a friendly, loving and outgoing dog that loves to be around people. This pup took the most desirable traits from both parents and is still affectionate and family orientated like the Golden Retriever, but is also very outgoing and playful like the Husky.

Due to the fact that they are so active, they love to be around people and will thrive in an environment where they can exercise a lot.

They make great playmates for children, but also love to spend time cuddling with their owners. Unfortunately, they can be prone to separation anxiety and do not like to be left alone.

Tony Stark = Border Collie

Border Collies require considerably more daily physical exercise and mental stimulation than many other breeds. The border collie is widely considered to be the most intelligent dog breed.

In this role, due to their working heritage, border collies are very demanding, playful, and energetic. They thrive best in households that can provide them with plenty of play and exercise, either with humans or other dogs.

Due to their demanding personalities and need for mental stimulation and exercise, many border collies develop problematic behaviors in households that are not able to provide for their needs.

They are infamous for chewing holes in walls and furniture, and destructive scraping and hole digging, due to boredom.

These dogs will become distressed and frustrated if left in isolation, ignored or inactive.

Some of the more difficult behaviors require patience, as they are developmental and may disappear as the dog matures.

[ofcarnivora]

Hey there! I have a brand new baby cardigan welsh corgi that is taking up 110% of my time, but my brain is already jumping a couple years into the future and thinking about second dog. I’m pretty seriously considering a whippet, so I had a couple questions for you as someone who started with a herding breed and then went to sighthounds.

What was the biggest adjustment between owning a herding breed vs a sighthound? What if any are the difficulties with having those two types of dog at the same time? How well do the two types seem to adjust to each other’s communication and play style? If it’s not too personal, what made you make the shift to sighthounds from herders? Any advice?

Thanks!

To preface this, Chico is relatively low energy and low drive as far shelties and herding breeds go. Other than his dog reactivity and some other environmental reactivity, he’s a very very easy dog. High off-switch and low on-switch, not busy at all. So not a very good representative for the herding group, but a very good family companion nevertheless!

1. Biggest adjustment was the prey drive. Chico will bark at the feral bunnies, but doesn’t pursue. Pod will stop-stare-stalk-pursue. Training and finding the right motivation was also difficult with Pod. Chico will train with kibble and for a longer duration. With Pod, treats that worked this week might not work the next week. Sessions had to be short, although I find that Pod found the tasks more intuitive, whereas Chico required more luring and guidance.

2. I haven’t had any issues. They coexist very well.

3. For my first silken, I specially sought out an individual with a flexible play style since Chico needs someone who is respectful and understanding of his space, and Pod fits that role very well. Chico’s play style is...poking other dogs with his nose? Pod knows that Chico is soft in nature and lets him poke him. Pod also enjoys getting chased by Chico. With Pod’s other herding breed friends like Toro and Isaac the Aussies, Pod enjoys wrestling and more physical play. Small toy breeds, Pod will roll in the ground at their level. I have friends who also has a sheltie and silken living together, and they enjoy chase and mouthy play. Depending on the individuals involved, their play style compliments each other well.

4. I was interested in sighthounds, specially silkens, due to some similarities in their temperaments to Chico and shelties. I like the aloofness with the lower chance of reactivity (which of course also exists in silkens, but seems to be lower in prevalence and intensity). I also wanted a hiking partner, and the shelties’ coat didn’t seem practical.

Advice, I would try to meet whippets in various settings if you can! I’ve went to 3 silken beach meetups, one silken regional speciality, and numerous whippet race practices prior to acquiring Pod. I already wanted a silken prior to doing those things, but meeting them in person affirmed my decision. I think for whippets, there is a breed split between show and performance lines. You’ll likely find show whippets at AKC venues (show and coursing) and Continental Whippet Alliance (AWC) race meets, and race bred whippets at Whippet Racing Association (WRA) and NOTRA race meets.

[ka-za-ri]

Prize Pt 2

Henlo! more commissioned smut? Heck yeah!! Uh... I suck at summaries, so please enjoy the Satan smut. I’m sorry, but also not really... ‘cause I will never apologize for slammin’ down some pr0nz your way. Enjoy! °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

Chapter Index and Obey Me! Masterlist: here Ao3 Mirror: Here Pairing: Satan x Reader Genre: smut Wordcount: 6,200 ish   Tags: Demon Sex, Rough Sex, Breeding Kink Summary: Now that you’ve pieced together what’s going on, it’s up to you to take control of this game.

Match Point

After your private ‘study session’ with Asmodeus, something changed among the brothers. Their attempts became much more candid. As if a seal had been broken, it was common now for one of them to make a scene at the table first thing in the morning to usurp your time after classes. Even if none of them had stated what their damn game was, it was clearly a competition to claim your body as theirs. Asmo’s brief mention of having children together only helped confirm the suspicion you had ever since the beginning.

Now that you had a better idea of what they were plotting, it became easier to predict their plans. Even if you knew what they were up to, it didn’t mean that you had the ability to avoid them until another breaking point like what happened with Asmo. Whether it was to stay late and do some ‘make up’ work with Lucifer or to have an innocent ‘movie night’ with Belphegor, you came to expect some level of intimacy with every one of your meetings with the brothers.

At least now with their plan mostly exposed, you knew who you wanted to be with if your hypothesis was true. Unfortunately for you, trying to get any sort of dedicated time with Satan was nearly impossible unless he initiated due to how his brothers were playing. Not only that, out of all of his brothers, he seemed to be the most detached from the game. His aloof, nonchalant strategy attracted you if only because he seemed much safer to be around.

As the days passed, it became more difficult to dodge their advances; and at some point, it was normal to find yourself whisked from one raunchy whirlwind fuck to another. Any spare time you had was essentially dedicated to avoiding them if you could. Whether it was due to luck or it was his game plan to the competition, Satan approached you with a deal.

“Study date?” he suggested, pointing in the direction of the library one day before breakfast. “There’s a test in Demon History later next week, and I know you were sleeping through it.”

You sighed in relief. A day without anyone accosting you seemed like a dream. The fact that Satan had specifically pointed out the library gave you enough security to feel like he wasn’t going to try any sort of funny business. Though there were lingering doubts about his intentions, a chance to just get away from it all was ideal; and it gave you the chance you were looking for to spend time with him.

Any attempts Mammon made at the table that day were quickly shot down with confidence. Your preapproved arrangements with Satan gave you the peace of mind that you’d be able to rest your body as well as get some actual studying done. You knew your notes weren’t the best; and with how studious he was, you were sure you could bribe Satan to let you copy his own.

“Thanks,” you mumbled once you met up with him at the library.

“For what?” he looked up from his book and cocked an eyebrow.

“For you know…getting me away from all that today. You know how chaotic it’s been. You’re a lifesaver.”

“I’m only making sure you pass that test,” he shrugged and went back to his book. “I’d hate for the average of the class to drop because you’re not doing well.”

Due to all the antics that ensued among the brothers, it was odd the most calming thing you could do was to actually knuckle down and study. You didn’t think fretting over your classes would be less stressful than finding a way to discreetly avoid everyone; yet there you were, copying notes and trying to make sense of the Demonic timeline. Things were only made worse when prominent members of Demonic society started to time travel.

“How do you even pass a test with all this information in it?” you lamented, idly flipping through the textbook. You understood the words on the pages separately; but when you tried to comprehend them together, it was practically a different language to you.

Satan put down his book and looked at the pages you were grumbling over. He shrugged and took back his notebook once he saw you were done copying everything down. “Memorize it. It doesn’t have to make sense if you just know everything.”

“That’s easy for you to say. You’ve only lived through half of this history.”

“Not really. Closer to maybe about 10% of it. The others? Maybe a quarter of it. History is very long, longer if you count all the time travel.”

“I don’t want to count all of the time travel.”

“It’s going to be on the test,” he warned.

“Ugh, fine. Just help me with how to make sense of this chart then,” you turned the textbook over to him on the page with an extensive, yet somehow it was still labeled ‘abbreviated,’ flowchart of Demonic history. “If I can memorize this, then maybe my grade won’t be too bad.”

He chuckled, looking over the page and pointing out the key events you would need to know. “A lot of this is just found in trivia games. The more important stuff is going to be underlined in red.”

You nodded, picking up your pen to start jotting down the important dates but then paused when you got a few lines in. “Wait. Almost everything is underlined in red.”

“Guess there’s a lot of important stuff in there.”

You huffed, realizing that you weren’t getting anymore help than he was willing to give. It was already a breakthrough for you that he was even willing to tolerate your presence alone for a longer period of time than necessary. The tranquil ambiance of the library seemed to bring out a more mellow side of him. Having a time and a place where none of the other brothers could bother you did wonders to your blood pressure and mentality. 

Hours passed as you poured your heart into memorizing as much as you could before you were kicked out of the library. With how chaotic things were outside of that sacred quiet place, you didn’t know when the next time you would get any sort of quiet time to study would be. Your eyes ached, and your brain struggled to remember the last thing you read by the time Satan suggested leaving.

“Do you think you’ll do well?”

“Depends on how much of all of this is going to be retained,” you shrugged. “Hopefully it’ll be good enough to pass.”

“I’m sure you wouldn’t let me down. I’d hate to see you be the reason the class average goes down,” he teased.

You pouted, even more determined to pass now more than ever. “Fine. Whatever, just help me study again next week. There’s an Advanced Sigils  test soon, and I still don’t understand half of what’s going on.”

“Are you really having trouble in that class, or are you just trying to spend more time with me?” he raised a brow, curious as to how you would answer his inquiry.

“Is it not allowed to be both? If I’m studying with you it means I don’t get bombarded with requests to go out, and I get to actually do some schoolwork. Do you know how hard that is to do when Levi is rattling off TSL trivia in the middle of trying to do homework? At least you’re willing to do it in the library, and I’m guaranteed a few hours of real concentration time.”

Satan chuckled, his eyes crinkling in untold joy at your words, “Well then, let’s make it a regular thing then,” he suggested. “I will admit, it was nice to have you around for company.”

You broke out in a grin, feeling as though some progress was finally being made with him. Seeing him like this, unbothered by the presence of his brothers, softened the generally haughty nature he displayed when around others. You’d hold onto the precious softness he showed you for as long as you could, so asking for more study dates with him seemed to be the most logical thing to do.

“So, see you next week?”

“Same time, same place,” he confirmed.

~~

Study dates with Satan were the thing you looked forward to the most during your week. Often, you found yourself daydreaming about the next peaceful date with him in the library. It gave you the sanity to survive the otherwise hectic life you lead. Having a predetermined break in your week also gave you time to figure out what to do the next week when it came to dodging as many advances as you could from the others.

You always felt safe with him. Perhaps it was because you always met with him in a public space, or perhaps it was just because he never overtly tried anything with you. The two of you stayed a respectable distance from one another with no pretenses or ulterior motives. With all the chaos that surrounded you, it was nice to actually have a dedicated time to get away from it all and focus on classes or daydream about times back in your realm. Satan didn’t seem bothered with your dozing off unless he knew there was a test looming near. Then, he would put some effort into pointing out the right books to pull from the library to aid your struggles. If he felt merciful, he would offer to tutor you, though that opportunity rarely presented itself. Even if Satan was in on the competition, at least it didn’t seem like he was intent on making his move during those peaceful moments.

So, when he abruptly disappeared in the middle of the week and refused to answer any of your messages, you quickly became worried about his well being. None of the others mentioned his condition, and they all carried on with their lives as if his disappearance was normal. You heard vague whispers, but nothing you could make out or really understand.

You didn’t admit it to anyone, but you missed Satan. Not just because of the quiet times you got to spend with him, but his overall aura and company kept you sane. To have that go missing without warning was a shock to your system, and you didn’t know how to handle it.

“Is Satan sick?” you brought up the topic finally during breakfast while the others went about their morning routines. “I haven’t seen him in a few days.”

“He’ll get over what he’s got in a day or two. It shouldn’t be much longer,” Lucifer answered calmly with a shrug, his eyes never leaving the article he was reading on his D.D.D.

“None of you are worried? I mean, he’s just gone for half a week, and you don’t question it?”

“Aww, you really don’t gotta worry yourself over him,” Mammon reassured with a pat on your shoulder. “All of us gotta go through it too. He’s just unlucky that he’s gotta go through it now while you’re around.”

“Wait. What?” you blinked, trying to understand what they were talking about. The way Mammon talked about it and how nonchalant everyone was made it seem like it was a normal occurrence. Your mind went through the notes you had taken during Demonic Culture Studies in an attempt to figure out if it was some sort of rite of passage for demons when they became a certain age. Nothing clicked.

It wasn’t until you heard Asmodeus skipping out of the room that you recalled what he had said weeks ago.

“Makes me wish I was rutting right now so I could breed you over and over again.”

Ah. Maybe, just maybe...

The term was vaguely familiar to you. You were sure you had heard it during a lecture at some point, but couldn’t remember which one. Luckily, after a quick search online, you were able to get an idea of what he might be going through. If your suspicions proved to be true, it would be an ideal opportunity for you to play the game in a way that would guarantee your favor. Running through your schedule and obligations, you cleared up the rest of your day, determined to get to the bottom of all of this.

“Are you alright? I haven’t seen you around in a few days,” you knocked on his door after classes, hoping to get some answers. Satan had been avoiding everyone; and though you had an inkling as to why, you needed to confirm it for yourself.

You didn’t dare to breathe while you waited for the door to open. You could hear him get up and move around. Just as you thought he would finally let you in, there was a long uncomfortable moment of silence. You could feel him hesitate before finally turning the handle and cracking the door open just a bit. “Sorry, I haven’t been feeling well…”

From what you could see through the tiny crack, he looked as if he hadn’t slept in days. His normally messy hair was even more unkempt than usual. It was clear he didn’t want to be anywhere near you, but disappearing for days on end without notice was concerning. The others seemed to know what was going on, but kept themselves mum about it all. It was frustrating to have to take things into your own hands and figure things out for yourself.

“I got notes from class for you,” you offered, reaching into your bag and pulling out your notebook. “I actually paid attention in class and started using the shorthand you showed me, and let me tell you, it’s definitely helped me out a lot the past week. The professor was talking so fast,” you started to ramble, just glad to see his face again. It felt like ages since you got to talk to him and having contact with him made you drop your guard in a heartbeat. “Did you want me to copy them for you? I can also help you with homework. I promise I haven’t slept through any of my classes lately.”

“It’s fine,” his reply came out strained and rather curt. “I already have notes, Levi dropped them off for me earlier.”

That was a lie, and both of you knew it. You knew better than to push your luck with him. Satan had a propensity to lash out, but something told you to persist. Jamming your foot into the door as he tried to close it, you ignored the pain and pushed through to gain access to his room. “I’m not leaving until you tell me what’s going on. This isn’t like you.” You stepped past the threshold of his room and looked around.

The piles of books he surrounded himself with didn’t seem to be in terrible disarray. It was the first time you had actually stepped foot in his private quarters, and you took a moment to look around. While you were distracted, Satan took the time to close the door and turn the lock to it. Now that you were in his space, the aura he had tried to suppress came out in full force. He stalked around you like a cat waiting to pounce. His eyes trained on your body as he circled around you, his footsteps light and quiet.

It didn’t take much for you to notice the slight change in his demeanor. One moment he was looking absolutely sickly and unwell, the next moment he was pacing around you. The way he watched your every move was unsettling, and you tried to offset the unease you felt by placing your arms over your chest. Huffing in annoyance that he was still being rather cryptic, you started to demand the answers no one was bothering to tell you. “So, are you going to tell me, or are you just going to walk around looking at me?”

“I’m not… well,” he said, the last vestiges slipping from his control now that you were so close to him. He didn’t want to break the tentative trust the two of you had built over the last few weeks. He wanted to think he was better than what his hormones were telling him to do with you; but since the opportunity presented itself so neatly to him, it was hard to pass up. While you tapped your foot impatiently for an answer, he let go of the last bit of control he had on his hormones; and an odd calm washed over him. A haze settled over his mind as he let himself be carried away by instinct. He would find time to apologize to you later, after he won.

“You don’t look that bad. Maybe a little sleep deprived...” You reached up to touch his forehead, checking for his temperature. He didn’t seem particularly warm, but you didn’t really have a very good frame of reference for what normal demon body temperature should be like. It wasn’t until you got a closer look at his complexion that you noticed how dark his eyes had become and how flushed his cheeks were. “Okay, maybe I take that back...”

You pulled your hand back just a second too late. He reached out and held onto your wrist firmly, the barest trace of a smirk played at the corner of his lips. He understood that you were saying things to him, the words were supposed to make sense; but in his addled state, it was hard for him to care about anything other than the hunger roiling within him. With just your slightest touch, you destroyed the little bit of control he worked so hard to maintain around you.

It didn’t matter anymore. You had squandered your last chance to leave when you touched him. He had you cornered in his own territory. The hunt was over, and he could finally play this damned game on his own terms. He had been so patient, biding his time and waiting for the right moment. His rut came upon him just as he was about to make his move, and he was sure he had missed his chance with you. However, you had chosen to walk into his room even knowing he wasn’t well. You had chosen to seek him out, almost as if you knew what he was going through. Maybe it’s fate…

With a strength he rarely showed, he pulled you to the bed tucked in the corner of his room and nearly threw you onto it. He exuded an aura that shot down any protests you might have had about his rough treatment of you.

He moved according to instinct, wedging his knee between your legs and pushing you down onto the soft covers of his bed. “I think you can understand how I’m not well. After all, from what I remember you saying, you passed that biology test with flying colors.”

“I…yes...” It was only a matter of time before you bedded him. It was the most fortunate of circumstances that it happened during a time when he was holing himself away due to a rut. You couldn’t have planned it any better. The rules had never been said out loud, but Asmodeus’ words held so much more weight and meaning to them than you could ever imagine. “Maybe I do know what I’m getting into.”

“Good girl. Then I won’t have to explain myself,” he purred, nuzzling your neck and ran his lips across your skin. His voice was pitched in a way that made you shiver. There was much more passion in the simple gesture than anything else he had ever shown you publicly. Your unique scent seemed to fill his whole head and made him dizzy. He pulled you closer with one arm around your waist and he took a deep breath to memorize just how you smelled right before he took you. The intimacy was strange, but not unwelcome. You wondered if he would be anything like this if his mind wasn’t so influenced by his hormones. His fingers found your chin, tilting it up to meet him eye to eye. “I’m sorry.”

Satan didn’t give you time to think about the oddly gentle apology before his lips found your own in a heated kiss. He claimed your mouth greedily, running his tongue across your lips just once as a forewarning before it delved into your mouth, tracing your teeth and swallowing your moans. One hand on your chin kept your head tilted just the way he wanted, his other hand laced itself into your hair and held you steady as he claimed you like he had already won.

He didn’t want his first time with you to be like this. It was supposed to be sweet, romantic and soft; not what a demon in heat was going to be like. Perhaps knowing that he wasn’t the first to get to you was what drove him to want to possess you even more. If anything, he at least knew that the state he was in granted him the best chance of victory over all his brothers. Perhaps they would call it cheating; but he considered it good luck with a hint of strategy that got him to where he was.

He pinned your arms above your head with one hand, keeping you firmly in place while his other hand swiftly slid under your skirt. Curling a finger, he pressed it against your heat. Even though the two of you had only kissed, he was pleasantly surprised to feel quite a bit of dampness between your legs through the fabric. It felt like after a couple of run-ins with his other brothers, your body seemed to be primed for the taking at any moment. His luck didn’t seem to be running out anytime soon.

Your gasp brought him out of the haze of lust for a brief moment only to have him redouble his efforts into making you squirm for him. He had the darkest, most wild look in his eyes as he watched your every movement. It pleased a deep part of him that out of all his brothers, he was the one who was able to get you to squirm and whimper like this. It wasn’t hard to hear how the others made you feel; they didn’t make much of an effort to hide what they were doing to you. It was a bit shameful for him to admit to himself just how he had memorized your breathy sighs late into the night.

What wasn’t shameful was just how different it sounded when you were so close to him, and there weren’t any walls to muffle the pretty noises you could make when you were given pleasure. His knuckle pressed against your heat a little harder; and out of instinct, your legs spread wide, giving him access to your body. He played you like he had studied you for decades. As if he knew which part of your body would make you sing the loudest for him.

Satan’s lips peppered kisses all over your heated skin as he worked you up to the peak of your arousal. He buried his head at the crook of your neck, taking time to lick and suck the sensitive skin there. He nipped you with his teeth in between his kisses. Nothing hard enough to break skin, yet enough to leave dark marks proving to anyone who saw where he had been.

Your fingers tingled from being pinned down so firmly, but all that felt negligible compared to how he was making you feel with just his lips and his finger against your clothed heat. You rolled your hips to meet his knuckle, encouraging him to keep going. “Ah…Satan...” you breathed, your eyelids fluttering when he pressed just right against your clit.

Outwardly, he didn’t show it; but his heart sang when he heard you call his name that way. There was nothing quite like the elation he felt when he realized just how much power he had over you. The instincts that guided him only egged him to go further to get even more sounds from you. His need to breed and fill you with his seed only grew the warmer you body became thanks to his ministrations. He didn’t care if you wouldn’t last much longer. No, now that you were in his territory, he owned you; and he had so many more plans to exact after one climax.

“Don’t you dare think about moving your hands from where they are,” he growled, loosening his grip on your hands momentarily. You flexed your fingers just to get circulation back into them, other than that, you complied to his demands without question. His hand now free to roam your body made quick work of your uniform. He had the decency to at least make an attempt to not rip apart everything, though in his haste, you swore you heard a seam tear at some point.

You laid bare, save for your panties, under him; and it was a sight he was going to remember for the rest of his life. There was an innate fear in your expression that made you irresistible to him. In one swift motion, he divested you from the last piece of clothing you had on. There was no denying just how aroused you were with the bit of resistance your underwear gave him as he pulled it away from you. He could clearly smell how excited you were from just the little bit of teasing you had done.

Swooping in to give you a torrid kiss, it was too easy for him to slide two fingers into your wet heat. Your moans were muffled by his lips as he worked his digits in and out of you. The pace was just enough to have you seeing stars and gasping for air anytime his lips left yours for a brief moment. In a moment when you had your eyes closed, when he curled his fingers just right inside of you, you heard an unfamiliar rustling sound. When you cracked open your eyes again, you saw grand, curling horns framing his face.

After his transformation, the pace changed once again. There was almost a malicious glint in his eyes as he watched your expression change the closer you got to your climax. He had dreamed of this moment so many times before. To see it happen in front of him was a wondrous sort of magic, a magic he had complete control over. “Remember to say my name when you cum,” he growled before using his thumb to rub your clit alongside what his fingers were doing to you.

You choked back a sob as your body shuddered in the wake of your orgasm. His name did leave your lips at that moment as he demanded. You were also sure anyone else in the building could also hear you as you called out for him while your inner walls clenched around his fingers, soaking the digits in your essence.

He pulled his fingers out of you and looked at just how coated they were with your juices. While you recovered from your climax, Satan took a moment to lick his fingers clean, his long tongue lapped up the slick mess on his fingers as he hummed in approval at your unique flavor. It would make claiming you much more special now that he knew how you tasted as well.

You only had the time it took for him to remove his clothes to recover from your orgasm before he took control once again. “Hands and knees,” he demanded and you scrambled onto your quaking limbs to comply with his needs.

You could see your faint reflection in the window in front of you.The outline of your body and his prepared you for what was to come next. You felt the bed dip with his added weight as he lined himself up behind you. There was no additional preamble before he sank his length into you and started a brutal pace that had you clutching onto the sheets below to prevent you from moving too much. Having already cum once, sliding into you was too easy; and with how tightly your walls were around him, it only made the first pass feel that much more rewarding. Even if you never got a chance to properly see the unique shape of his cock before he buried himself into you, you definitely felt every particular ridge and divot he had.

He lost himself the moment he entered you. Gone was any notion of soft loving and romance. All he had within him was the innate need to breed, to see you filled to the brim with his seed. The only thing that mattered was the feeling of finally fucking you and how he was going to continue to fuck you until both of you passed out from exhaustion.

“You have… No idea how long I’ve waited for this moment.” His nails dug into the flesh of your hips, helping you stay right where he wanted you. He couldn’t care less about being too rough with you, not when your moans were encouraging him. He could see your face scrunched up in pleasure whenever he glanced up at the faint reflection on the window. The scratches he left on your skin welted up so beautifully, it only drove him to dig his nails deeper into you until you bled. His need to mark you overpowered any common sense he had.

The pain and the pleasure you felt mixed into something so much more than you had ever experienced. He had given you no time to adjust to his girth and length before he started fucking you in earnest. Even if you didn’t get a chance to see it, you could feel the tip of a hard, bulbous knot press against your entrance with each hard thrust. You clung to the sheets underneath you for dear life, riding out the brutal pace. He didn’t moan as much as he growled whenever your walls clung to the ridges of his cock just right. Satan leaned over, biting your shoulder hard enough to where his canines broke skin. Seeing your blood well up in contrast to your complexion only had him craving for you even more. He licked at the wound he created while he continued to rail into you, your cries sending him into bliss.

He could tell you were close to another climax; and just when you thought you would crest over, he stopped his pace abruptly, pulling out of you without warning just to flip you over and reenter you. Satan grabbed onto your leg, propping it against his shoulder before he resumed fucking your abused hole. With the new angle he was granted, he took more measured strokes, letting you fully experience everything his cock had to offer you. Sweat beaded on his forehead from the exertion, but the high he was getting from ramming his length into you over and over was worth the exhaustion he would feel later once the brunt of his needs were sated.

He could feel you ramping up for yet another orgasm. It would be the last push he needed to fully embed himself inside of you. His thrusts slowed, if only to press his knot against your entrance, letting you feel the sting and burn of being stretched out to accommodate the last few inches of his length. You whined, feeling both the need to accept him but also a bit of fear, wondering if that was even a possibility.

He seemed to notice your trepidation and leaned in for a surprisingly soft kiss considering how roughly he had treated you thus far. “Soon,” he said, his voice hoarse and gravely. He pressed his hips forward again, and you forgot to breathe as you were pushed to your limits. Satan pulled back only to repeat the motion once more. “Soon...” he growled again, his cock twitched in anticipation, knowing what was to come.

Subconsciously, his tail wrapped around your leg, tightly squeezing it as if to reassure you it would all be alright. He showered your neck and collarbone with kisses before reaching in between your bodies and rubbing your clit. “I know you’re close. Cum for me, and accept all of me...”

The combination of his low voice so close to your ear and the stimulation of his fingers gave you all you needed to once again reach your climax. Your walls pulsed around him, pulling him further into you; and it gave him just the little extra push he needed to fully seat himself within you with a satisfying “pop” sensation. His breathing wavered as he relished in the feeling of being buried within you so intimately. Looking down, he could see your entrance throbbing around his length, the sight of being joined with you in such a way had his heart soaring. All the time he spent with you, keeping you at arms length for this moment was so worth it.

You on the other hand needed to contend with both the feeling of your orgasm as well as being filled far beyond anything you had ever experienced before. His knot kept him lodged within you for as long as it took for him to be properly satiated. He waited, feeling your walls clench tightly around him before feebly caressing his hard length once the most intense part of your orgasm passed.

“Good girl,” he purred. His expression was surprisingly soft and loving as he brushed your hair out of your face. Now came the part that he had been looking forward to the most, the part that his body had been craving ever since you willingly walked into his territory. He rocked his pelvis slowly, causing you to gasp and accommodate him. He didn’t have the freedom of movement to thrust into you as he did before, but the subtle jerking motion of his hips rocking against you gave you enough stimulation to have you seeing stars and gasping for air.

“Satan...” you whimpered, your eyelids fluttering as you struggled to get a hold of yourself above everything you were feeling.

The sound of your voice calling out for him only made him rock more insistently into you, pressing further and further, deeper until the tip of his cock pushed against your cervix. The fullness, the pain, the pleasure, it was all beyond anything you could ever imagine; and just when you thought you couldn’t take anymore, you felt him release inside of you, a guttural moan coming from his lips as he finally climaxed.

He buried his head at the crook of your neck, desperately sucking and nipping at your skin. The warmth of his seed filled your hot caverns and spilled out, coating your thighs and the sheets below you despite his knot still being crammed tightly into your entrance. The amount of cum he pumped into you felt unfathomable as he seemed to climax for an eternity, his body trembling above your own in the aftermath of such an intense release. “Good girl...” he purred again, kissing the dark marks he had left on your skin.

The haze of need dissipated from his eyes now that he finally let go of his pent up desires. When his heartbeat finally settled a bit, he coaxed you to lay on your side facing him while he was still connected to you. He sighed in content, brushing your hair from your face. His legs tangled up with yours while his tail lazily swished from side to side, grazing your calf lovingly from time to time.

As you basked in the afterglow, you finally had a chance to admire him in his true form. Your fingers idly played with his hair and traced the curves of his horns. He sighed softly, eyelids fluttering in the softness that came after such a rough session. It wasn’t what he expected out of you visiting him, but he was glad for the outcome.

“Well, you look like you’re much better now.”

“Maybe a little. But I think a few more rounds will be needed to really get me on the road to recovery.”

You paused everything you were doing, feeling your body react to the possibility of even more sex with him. Blinking you gave him a shaky laugh. “You’re kidding right? I’m already half dead after one round.”

“Well, I hope you’re ready to accept the consequences of seeing me when I’m unwell like this,” he purred, flexing his hips to remind you that he was very much still inside of you, “but for now, rest.” He pulled you close, kissing you on the forehead and pulling the sheets over the two of you. “I hope you don’t have anything else planned for the rest of the day.”

You giggled, snuggling up against his chest, settling for much needed comfort and a nap. “Well, taking care of an unwell friend is more important than anything else I had scheduled.”

“Hmm, Good answer.”

[fictionalcharactermbti]

THE ORIGINALS MBTI

Updated August 2020.

Klaus Mikaelson ENFP “The Inspirer”

ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it.

To onlookers, the ENFP may seem directionless and without purpose, but ENFPs are actually quite consistent, in that they have a strong sense of values which they live with throughout their lives. Everything that they do must be in line with their values. An ENFP needs to feel that they are living their lives as their true Self, walking in step with what they believe is right. They see meaning in everything, and are on a continuous quest to adapt their lives and values to achieve inner peace. They're constantly aware and somewhat fearful of losing touch with themselves. Since emotional excitement is usually an important part of the ENFP's life, and because they are focused on keeping "centered", the ENFP is usually an intense individual, with highly evolved values.

An ENFP who has "gone wrong" may be quite manipulative - and very good it. The gift of gab which they are blessed with makes it naturally easy for them to get what they want. Most ENFPs will not abuse their abilities, because that would not jive with their value systems. ENFPs sometimes make serious errors in judgment. They have an amazing ability to intuitively perceive the truth about a person or situation, but when they apply judgment to their perception, they may jump to the wrong conclusions. (Source: Personality Page)

Elijah Mikaelson INTJ “The Mastermind”

INTJs live in the world of ideas and strategic planning. They value intelligence, knowledge, and competence, and typically have high standards in these regards, which they continuously strive to fulfill. With Introverted Intuition dominating their personality, INTJs focus their energy on observing the world, and generating ideas and possibilities. Their mind constantly gathers information and makes associations about it. They are tremendously insightful and usually are very quick to understand new ideas.

Other people may have a difficult time understanding an INTJ. They may see them as aloof and reserved. Indeed, the INTJ is not overly demonstrative of their affections, and is likely to not give as much praise or positive support as others may need or desire. That doesn't mean that he or she doesn't truly have affection or regard for others, they simply do not typically feel the need to express it. Others may falsely perceive the INTJ as being rigid and set in their ways. Nothing could be further from the truth, because the INTJ is committed to always finding the objective best strategy to implement their ideas. The INTJ is usually quite open to hearing an alternative way of doing something.(SOURCE: Personality Page)

Hayley Marshall ESTP “The Adventurer”

ESTPs are outgoing, straight-shooting types. Enthusiastic and excitable, ESTPs are "doers" who live in the world of action. Blunt, straight-forward risk-takers, they are willing to plunge right into things and get their hands dirty. They live in the here-and-now, and place little importance on introspection or theory. The look at the facts of a situation, quickly decide what should be done, execute the action, and move on to the next thing.

Rules and laws are seen as guidelines for behavior, rather than mandates. If the ESTP has decided that something needs to be done, then their "do it and get on with it" attitude takes precedence over the rules. However, the ESTP tends to have their own strong belief in what's right and what's wrong, and will doggedly stick to their principles. The Rules of the Establishment may hold little value to the ESTP, but their own integrity mandates that they will not under any circumstances do something which they feel to be wrong. (SOURCE: Personality Page)

Freya Mikaelson ISFJ “The Defender”

ISFJs live in a world that is concrete and kind. They are truly warm and kind-hearted, and want to believe the best of people. They value harmony and cooperation, and are likely to be very sensitive to other people's feelings. People value the ISFJ for their consideration and awareness, and their ability to bring out the best in others by their firm desire to believe the best.

ISFJs have a rich inner world that is not usually obvious to observers. They constantly take in information about people and situations that is personally important to them, and store it away. This tremendous store of information is usually startlingly accurate, because the ISFJ has an exceptional memory about things that are important to their value systems. It would not be uncommon for the ISFJ to remember a particular facial expression or conversation in precise detail years after the event occured, if the situation made an impression on the ISFJ. (SOURCE: Personality Page)

Rebekah Mikaelson ESFP “The Performer”

ESFPs live in the world of people possibilities. They love people and new experiences. They are lively and fun, and enjoy being the center of attention. They live in the here-and-now, and relish excitement and drama in their lives. ESFPs have very strong inter-personal skills, and may find themselves in the role of the peacemaker frequently. Since they make decisions by using their personal values, they are usually very sympathetic and concerned for other people's well-being. They're usually quite generous and warm. 

The ESFP under a great deal of stress gets overwhelmed with negatives thoughts and possibilities. As an optimistic individual who lives in the world of possibilities, negative possibilities do not sit well with them. In an effort to combat these thoughts, they're likely to come up with simple, global statements to explain away the problem. These simplistic explanations may or may not truly get to the nature of the issue, but they serve the ESFP well by allowing them to get over it. (SOURCE: Personality Page)

Marcel Gerard ESFJ “The Supporter”

ESFJs are people persons - they love people. They are warmly interested in others. They use their Sensing and Judging characteristics to gather specific, detailed information about others, and turn this information into supportive judgments. They want to like people, and have a special skill at bringing out the best in others. They are extremely good at reading others, and understanding their point of view. The ESFJ's strong desire to be liked and for everything to be pleasant makes them highly supportive of others. People like to be around ESFJs, because the ESFJ has a special gift of invariably making people feel good about themselves.

ESFJs are warm and energetic. They need approval from others to feel good about themselves. They are hurt by indifference and don't understand unkindness. They are very giving people, who get a lot of their personal satisfaction from the happiness of others. They want to be appreciated for who they are, and what they give. They're very sensitive to others, and freely give practical care. ESFJs are such caring individuals, that they sometimes have a hard time seeing or accepting a difficult truth about someone they care about. (SOURCE: Personality Page)

Jackson Kenner ISFP “The Artist”

ISFPs live in the world of sensation possibilities. They are keenly in tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. They have a strong aesthetic appreciation for art, and are likely to be artists in some form, because they are unusually gifted at creating and composing things which will strongly affect the senses. They have a strong set of values, which they strive to consistently meet in their lives. They need to feel as if they're living their lives in accordance with what they feel is right, and will rebel against anything which conflicts with that goal. They're likely to choose jobs and careers which allow them the freedom of working towards the realization of their value-oriented personal goals.

ISFPs tend to be quiet and reserved, and difficult to get to know well. They hold back their ideas and opinions except from those who they are closest to. They are likely to be kind, gentle and sensitive in their dealings with others. They are interested in contributing to people's sense of well-being and happiness, and will put a great deal of effort and energy into tasks which they believe in. (SOURCE: Personality Page)

Vincent Griffith INTP “The Thinker”

INTPs live in the world of theoretical possibilities. They see everything in terms of how it could be improved, or what it could be turned into. They live primarily inside their own minds, having the ability to analyze difficult problems, identify patterns, and come up with logical explanations. They seek clarity in everything, and are therefore driven to build knowledge.

INTPs do not like to lead or control people. They're very tolerant and flexible in most situations, unless one of their firmly held beliefs has been violated or challenged, in which case they may take a very rigid stance. The INTP is likely to be very shy when it comes to meeting new people. On the other hand, the INTP is very self-confident and gregarious around people they know well, or when discussing theories which they fully understand. (SOURCE: Personality Page)

Davina Claire INFP “The Dreamer”

INFPs are highly intuitive about people. They rely heavily on their intuitions to guide them, and use their discoveries to constantly search for value in life. They are on a continuous mission to find the truth and meaning underlying things. Every encounter and every piece of knowledge gained gets sifted through the INFP's value system, and is evaluated to see if it has any potential to help the INFP define or refine their own path in life. The goal at the end of the path is always the same - the INFP is driven to help people and make the world a better place.

INFPs do not like conflict, and go to great lengths to avoid it. If they must face it, they will always approach it from the perspective of their feelings. In conflict situations, INFPs place little importance on who is right and who is wrong. They focus on the way that the conflict makes them feel, and indeed don't really care whether or not they're right. They don't want to feel badly. This trait sometimes makes them appear irrational and illogical in conflict situations. On the other hand, INFPs make very good mediators, and are typically good at solving other people's conflicts, because they intuitively understand people's perspectives and feelings, and genuinely want to help them.(SOURCE: Personality Page)

Camille O’Donnell ENFJ “The Counselor”

ENFJs are people-focused individuals. They live in the world of people possibilities. More so than any other type, they have excellent people skills. They understand and care about people, and have a special talent for bringing out the best in others. ENFJ's main interest in life is giving love, support, and a good time to other people. They are focused on understanding, supporting, and encouraging others. They make things happen for people, and get their best personal satisfaction from this.

People love ENFJs. They are fun to be with, and truly understand and love people. They are typically very straight-forward and honest. Usually ENFJs exude a lot of self-confidence, and have a great amount of ability to do many different things. They are generally bright, full of potential, energetic and fast-paced. They are usually good at anything which captures their interest. (SOURCE: Personality Page)

[timerainseternal]

Who’s your favorite character of tua and why

I enjoy most of the characters in Umbrella Academy, but my favorite is Five! As for why, there are a lot of reasons, but I think, writing-wise it's because I don't know what he will do at any given moment, but I trust where he's going. This is a difficult balance to pull off, but I'll try to explain exactly what I mean and why I feel that way.

Firstly, I don't know what he'll do, which makes him interesting to watch. He's full of contradictions in many ways, he's very resourceful, and he's written as someone who is extremely smart. (Though another thing I find interesting is that unlike with many other "genius" characters, intelligence--as in knowledge or ability like with his scribbling-on-the-walls math--isn't his primary trait, at least not to me. Before that I would say that he is at least determined, as well as resourceful in a way that isn't linked strictly to book smarts. Instead, he's driven on sustained desperation that "geniuses" never seem to get in media, and even though he's so smart and generally competent, his plans often or always fail, which I actually made a whole post about. Even further, we know he's 58, so his knowledge is based not only on natural ability, but also a lot of work and time, which is also not the general presentation. We know he's smart, but figuring out time travel took him a whole lifetime.) Anyway, even his power set is...fluidly defined. I don't know what plans he will make, or what side effects will follow--only that, based on past experience, side effects will follow. As such, I'm very entertained watching him constantly pivoting and coming up with new ideas and plans, especially since I think he gets more plot turns than anyone else in the series, or at least is a more active force in those turns.

His choices also showcase the desperation that is at the core of him, and the moral greyness that comes from it. He's not bound by normal considerations like most of the others are; often, he doesn't even consider them. What might be off-limits to others isn't off-limits to him (which is like his powers in a funny kind of way). But really, it all stems from the fact of having lost everything with his 45-year stint in the apocalypse and the loneliness that comes from that. It's an interesting philosophical thought experiment. What are morals in a dead world? What are a few thousand people compared to the end of humanity? What are we if everything else gets stripped away?

And for Five, the answer is not in the violence we've seen him commit, but instead the love he shows. He was presented as a prickly genius who is smarter than everyone and knows everything (like he says to Allison in ep 1) and who is also a time-travelling assassin hardened by decades in a wasteland. We expect competence, cold calculation, and a near-complete lack of empathy. But then we meet Dolores, and we learn that he's doing everything for his family, and we see that everything he does is for love of other people. Specific other people, sure, but love nonetheless. And he isn't cool about it, isn't aloof; he's lost it all before, and he's desperate, and nothing he does--despite what most shows tell you about geniuses--really fixes any problem completely, and especially not the relationships that got broken when he left.

Yet even despite all that, he's also predictable in a way that lets me trust him. Obviously, as an audience, we see how pressing and devastating the apocalypse is. It's the end. Yet none of the other characters understand that the way we do, or the way Five does. His ultimate goal is to stop that from happening and protect his family, and given his life experience, I know that there is nothing that will stop him as long as he's around. I trust that his character will make decisions towards an end goal that I agree with as the audience, and that as long as that remains true, I know that even if I don't know where he's going with a plan, I can at least trust his intent. Even with the Commission, where he worked as an assassin and presumably murdered innocents, the end goal is great enough that it makes sense. Moreover, though, is that once we see that his motivation is for love and to protect, not from a place of sadism or superiority, and that he will even listen to others to find a less violent workaround (as with Luther in s1), I trust his intentions even more.

That's part of what makes the murder of the Board, and then the aftermath, so interesting: it's a study in contradiction, the urge to be violent and feel seen and effective and successful, contrasted with a sense of guilt and remorse and an understanding that it's not the best version of himself. He's warring with those instincts, but the writers have portrayed him in a way that allows for understanding and sympathy.

For another thing, as I think @the-aro-ace-arrow-ace mentioned, given his unique standing as both 13 and 58, he can't really have a romantic relationship to pull him away like the others can, nor do I think he would if he could, considering the timespan the show tends to give him. He's not really in the mindset for romance at all, and especially not a romance that would distract him from his goals. Not only was Dolores an extension of his own mind for a long time, but also was one he was willing to abandon, first going with the Handler, then again towards the end of season 1. Not only does this make his goals less likely to be swayed from what I, as an audience member, consider to be important, but also romance as the sort of "love at first sight, I will prioritize you over everyone else without any real merit behind it" is always a bit flimsy to me. Maybe I'm a little too aromantic to get it, but I generally find it a bit distracting at best unless done really well. (I did like Raymond and Allison as a couple. I thought that was done really well, where they had time and chemistry and respect for each other, and I enjoyed the time they spent together. It doesn't hurt that Allison is my second favorite, but it stands well even besides that. It's just a good relationship.)

Finally, all of that plays into Five's relationships with others. He isn't good at being a social creature (understandable), yet that's what he values most: his family. He wants to be empathetic--and in many cases he can be--but he's battling his own inability to be understood. He doesn't even fully understand himself in the world he left when he was a child. In a very real sense, he can't do what has become most important to him--not that his siblings are the best role models for communication. It makes sense, then, that he was able to seemingly connect with Reginald. Five wants to connect with the people he missed and felt like he wronged, no matter if he actually was in the wrong or not. He so often gets ignored/misunderstood/considered crazy that even as someone just watching that conversation, it felt cathartic for him to be listened to and taken seriously, even if I think Reginald is the absolute worst and that the best thing for him to do would be to stay dead. Five thought he was being the most rational of his siblings in that supper, but he didn't realize that his biases were as strong or stronger, and just had a different root. His relationships with others are his strongest desire/goal/motivator, but he has such a distorted perception of the way the world works on a daily, interpersonal level and also who he is in that world, that he can't really make it work right, and that's really neat to watch.

In my mind, also, what Five is looking for isn't actually his family from 2019. It isn't even his family from 2002, or at least not just them. I think that what he wants is to be who he was when he left, before he got stuck in the apocalypse. He wants his family because he loves them--I don't doubt that, and I don't want to discredit it--but also because I think in some sense he believes that if he can just be with them again, he can make things the way they used to be, the way he used to be. He's kind of like Luther in that regard, except that Luther is beginning to move on, and Five is stuck in it. The tragedy in this, of course, is that he's the time traveller here, and no matter what time he goes to, his only choice is forwards for himself. He can't go back, even if he reaches the exact moment he left. This, of course, is speculation--or analysis, if we use the kinder term--but I think it shows how much can be read into his character based on his choices and narrative arc, and that in itself is interesting whether it was intended or not.

So, that's an overly long answer to your question! It's Five because I think he's interesting, and I think he's interesting because the writers have backed themselves into a corner where he kind of has to be. I hope that was what you were looking for!

[byhalves]

@andundone​ sent rose for urVa

botanical headcanons ♢ still accepting

rose :   how much does your muse value other people ?   do they wish to have many friends ,   lovers ,   and/or associates ?   are they an easy person to love ?

probably more than some would expect--but also a lot less than others might. in the broadest sense, urVa truly does care for all of Thra and its inhabitants. however, on an individual level it is quite a difficult and slow process for him to open up to anyone; and slow for an urRu is very different from slow for a gelfling or even a skeksis. 

when it comes to Thra’s creatures, particularly the gelfling and podlings, while urVa has a lot of affection for them in his own way he generally recognises that it’s best not to get overly attached to them as they tend to grow old and die within a comparatively short period of his own life-span. on one level, this creates a certain imbalance of power that urVa is uncomfortable with; on another, it’s simply sad to watch his shorter-lived friends die, usually just as he is beginning to feel closest to them.

urVa is--and always has been--quite opinionated for an urRu to the point of being considered rather audacious by the Valley mystics. while he disagrees with urSu’s policy of complete non-interference, he is not considered as radical as, say, urGoh, so is still welcome to visit. he rarely does, though. from the beginning, urVa has always felt out of place with the other urRu; while most of them like him and maybe even admire his “rebelliousness”, he has fairly little in common with most of them. he is, however, fairly close with most of the other nomadic mystics and was particularly tight with urGoh (more on that later).

early on, after the great division, urVa briefly attempted to coexist with his skeksis counterpart, skekMal. though at first he found this enlightening--skekMal inadvertently showed him a lot of his own blind spots and shortcomings, allowing him to be more self-aware--over time, skekMal’s cruelty and bloodlust only grew to the point where urVa could no longer bear to be around him. due to the nature of their relationship, urVa’s feelings about this falling out are quite complex; a mix of loss, betrayal and guilt that even borders on self-loathing. though urVa accepts that fate dictates the skeksis and mystics will one day be combined into the urskeks again, he doesn’t necessarily like it--and in the meantime, he sees little point in making nice with the skeksis, believing them incapable of empathy, compassion and trust.

this caused a rift between him and his long-time friend urGoh when he and skekGra started pushing for reunification; especially since, in the past, he and urGoh had often been there for one another when their skeksis were--to put it bluntly--causing shit. while urVa did not trust skekGra, questioning his motives and sincerity, he was mostly concerned for the damage urGoh could potentially do to himself (in numerous senses of the word). furthermore, urGoh’s unequivocal dismissal of his concern caused urVa to question their closeness. while quite different from the falling out with skekMal, this was yet another instance of an important personal relationship being badly damaged, and as a result, urVa has had a lot of time to reconsider his willingness to allow others close to him.

to leave on a (sort of) happier note; urVa has always been very close with Aughra, who had also shared a bond with him as MalVa. theirs is a good example of how urVa’s strongest friendships are generally not tarnished by long absences; they don’t need to see each other often to be able to pick up where they left off, and they’re close enough to enjoy ribbing each other without either taking offense. 

in short, when urVa does have close friends, they are deeply important to him and he will remain invested for a long time; even if, due to his past experiences, he can be somewhat aloof and slow to trust. that said, he tries to be mindful of treating others with kindness, even if he does not intend to become close to them.

[questionablygourmet]

Hi, I love the realistic view in your Hannigram fantics. Do you think Will has a slightly slutty nature? No offence, I know he is starved for a touch and all, but he goes with any opportunity that occures. How does it work when he is on the autistic spectrum?

Hi, anon, and thank you  :)

It took me a bit of time to figure out how to approach this question, because while I happily join in on jokingly calling both Will and Hannibal “murder thotts/sluts,” etc. with the fandom, the only variation on the word “slut” I use in my serious personal lexicon is when discussing “slut-shaming” as a phenomenon. “Slut/slutty” are imprecise words that exist primarily to offer derogatory commentary on someone’s sexual promiscuity/availability, and I don’t believe in doing that outside of certain obviously-humorous contexts.  So I’m not going to seriously discuss whether or not the word “slutty” applies to anyone at all.  But!  I’m entirely happy to talk about specific characters’ relationships with intimacy, and there’s certainly plenty to discuss there for Will.

I think one of the most salient details of Will’s characterization in terms of how he connects (or doesn’t) with other people is something I’ve talked about more than once before, and that’s how aloof he is by default.  His stance toward the majority of humanity is that he’d really just like to be left the hell alone as much as possible.  We see that in both his dialogue (explicitly talking about his sociability or lack thereof) and his behavior (standoffishness/discomfort when people he’s not close to seek him out, living alone, never voluntarily attending social events, etc.).  Even with Alana, whom we know he likes and at one point has at least some romantic interest in, he only seeks her out once, when he calls her to help him search for the injured animal he thought he heard.  (Hannibal of course is the notable exception; even setting aside the obviously-agenda-laden instances that take place in s2, Will seeks him out quite a lot!)

Bedelia’s description of Hannibal’s stance toward intimacy (paraphrased - you build walls and want to see if someone is clever enough to climb over them) can just as easily be applied to Will - appropriately enough, since the singular nature of their relationship with one another is one of the central emotional arcs of the show!  

The difference is that in Will’s case, most of the time he would really like to be able to be close to other humans in a more normative, socially-acceptable way.  So he kisses Alana (notably, as Hannibal points out, at a time when he’s panicking and seeking out any grip on something that feels normal and stable) after she shows up unannounced to his house and has spent half a season low-key flirting with him.  He accepts Margot’s and Chiyoh’s physical advances, despite those being full of ulterior motive (which he’s almost certainly aware of, to varying degrees).  (The situation with Margot is probably deserving of its own whole essay, honestly.)  We don’t know what the beginning of his relationship with Molly looks like, but I think the most likely scenario there involves Molly being the main initiator, particularly given that Will’s probably at the very nadir of feeling like he’s fit for normal human company coming off friggen’ Digestivo (and the subsequent trial, etc).  

Anyway, there’s a lot of possible interpretations of what, exactly, Will is thinking and feeling and wanting out of these connections (of whatever degree) that we see on-screen.  But I think the most coherent summary is that it’s mostly about him generally wanting to be able to identify and relate to other people in a normative, safe sort of way.  I think it’s only very incidentally about sexual intimacy, in particular, because as a youngish, conventionally-attractive man (who, if not comfortable with being social, certainly understands other humans enough to be able to say and do the right things when he’s motivated to), sex would not be difficult for him to get, if that was something he was motivated by.  But instead, his overall pattern is a very strong one of self-isolation, which mostly gets broken when someone else bothers to do so - which he’s receptive to*, sure, but it’s also notable that in each case we see happen on-screen, there’s already a pretty intense pre-existing intimacy link in place (which is, amusingly, Hannibal, in two out of three cases  :P).  

As for how this relates (or really, doesn’t) to him being autistic - autistic people run the gamut of attitudes toward intimacy of all kinds.  There is some data suggesting that autistic people are more likely to be various flavors of queer than allistics, but that’s not very specific, nor is it at all deterministic.  I would say (and to some extent, in not so many words, have said before) that Will’s caution with other people and difficulty relating in socially-normative ways are very relatable from an autistic perspective, but that has very little to do with attitudes toward sex and/or sexual availability.  Autistics can be Kinsey 0 or Kinsey 6 or anything in between, sex-repulsed ace to hyper-sexual or anything in between, binary cis or trans or anything in between, etc. 

I hope this answers your question!

*There’s another amusing-to-me analysis angle here, which other people have talked about in various contexts before for both Will and Hannibal, and that’s the gender roles thing.  Will’s pattern of being receptive to others’ advances rather than being the “aggressor” is a bit of coding that he has much more in common with romantic heroines than with your typical (especially American) male protagonist.  But that, like other things, is worth many essays in its own right, so I won’t go off on too much of a tangent here.