#his Russian is so cute

[uuuhshiny]

Grand Russian food trip across the cities of Golden Ring

[cfffrk]

[vasito-de-leche]

Could we have some Zima relationship headcanons :]

;R1999 ZIMA - Relationship Headcanons

Compilation of headcanons about Zima in a romantic relationship.

ofc you can nonnie, ty for the request! Zima was the other character that got me into the game so he's very dear to me

also also, I'm not sick anymore so I have some steam to work on requests, hehe <3 still working on the sleepy fics though, don't worry yall!

I haven't done a proper analysis/HCs post on Zima yet, so as usual I'll be talking a little about his character before getting into the whole relationship aspect of things!

The portrayal of Zima as a stereotypical, shy introvert feels extremely reductive to me, especially when it's all attributed to his speech pattern - the pauses, the stuttering... None of it is an indication of timidness. We have to remember that Zima's native language, like many other characters, is not english and he struggles when speaking it. That's the reason he speaks in such a way, there's a language barrier he's constantly fighting against in order to communicate with others and yet he's clearly trying.

There's an emphasis on loneliness, isolation and avoidance in his character that is impossible to ignore, which seems to add to the whole portrayal of Zima as a "shy baby". But again, this is something that comes from an important part of his life - the exile he went through. Him being socially inept is a result of a punishment, years of being alone with no one but animals to keep him company. It doesn't come from a sense of inferiority or insecurity such as Charlie, but an absolute lack of human contact.

When examining his voicelines, we also see that he's opinionated - criticizing the Tsar and the poor living conditions of the people, speaking of the beauty of nature and so on and so forth. He explicitly writes poems on any surface like trees, rocks and snow, even if he knows they'll be washed away overtime.

I understand that it's extremely easy to dismiss Zima when it comes to romance because of all of these details, his isolating ways and all, but he's a poet first and foremost.

While he may not be romantic in the more traditional sense we're used to, he's extremely insightful and takes a lot of care to appreciate the small details that often go overlooked, but that make life feel more lively and rich. In the context of relationships, given his age and his lifestyle, Zima would bring a completely different type of vibe - for comparison, most of the characters I talked about already lean towards high emotions, the fun of discovering love for the first time, etc etc...

Pavia's love is a whole rollercoaster on his own because there's always the chance of either getting hurt or having the time of your life, Forget Me Not's feels exactly like being hungover in the morning. But Zima's love is more like coming home after a long trip, knowing there's a warm meal waiting for you. It's familiar and calm.

On the subject of Zima falling in love.

Zima is used to introspection, so I genuinely believe he has a strong sense of self and a good grasp on his emotions. He quickly realizes when he's fallen for someone and he accepts it easily, despite the lack of romantic interactions in his life. This is because the object of his affections is, most likely, someone he already cherishes, and who puts the effort into maintaining a good friendship with him - so the idea of being in love with them feels natural!

I can't see Zima pursuing romantic relationships with strangers and/or those outside his close circle, not even a surface attraction beyond artistic appreciation for someone's looks. He strikes me as the type who can only fall in love with those he trusts and knows.

And even then, his behaviour wouldn't change much!

It's obvious that he lacks friends, so the very few people he does have are extremely important to him - even so, Zima does not need to constantly orbit around them and will gladly spend days (and weeks if you don't actively seek him out) without seeing them, content to catch up with them whenever their paths cross. He shares what little he has to offer with everyone, practical things and knowledge. Zima is 100% that friend who disappears for months and returns as if nothing happened.

When it comes to you, it's the same. Sure, if you ask him to stay a little longer then he'll oblige you. And if you're the chatty type or find his work interesting, then he'll put the effort into having a conversation with you despite the language barrier. But that's about it, the changes aren't noticeable no matter how much he loves you, because all of that happens when no one is looking.

If you happen to stroll around in the wilderness, getting lost in the forest and all, then you might find your name carved on trees along with many, many poems. If you don't speak or read russian, then all you'll be able to recognize is your name - the very first thing Zima taught you in his native tongue - but these are all declarations of love.

The animals are kinder to you, curious even. They follow and treat you like an old friend, as if they knew you, because everything they've heard from you comes from Zima himself. They speak about everything and anything with him, after all.

Zima lacks the initiative to confess or even consider being in a proper relationship with you - I insist, he's genuinely content with being a close friend - but he also lacks the restraint to keep his feelings to himself and thus puts them on display in the only way he knows how: as a poorly kept secret between himself and the nature that surrounds him.

Not many think of him as a romantic because of how stoic he is, but when Zima is in love, he sees you in every flower, in the snowflakes that fall and kiss his nose. You're the gentle summer breeze and the crystal clear rivers once winter ends. You're right there beside him in spirit when he sees little chicks take flight for the first time, or when all the other forest critters wake up after hibernating. Zima finds beauty in every aspect of nature, and he sees you everywhere he looks.

That said, there's no way he'll take the first step. That's entirely up to you, to pick up all these things and confront him about it - that's the only time he'll be open and direct about his feelings. Because you already know how much you mean to him!

Zima would love to teach you his native language.

This is partially me projecting because english isn't my native language either, but I do like to think that Zima's english is all self-taught. He understands when others speak english, but isn't as fluent when speaking himself. And that's why it's sooo infuriating and frustrating for him, as a creative person and poet.

Not only because it's harder to communicate with others, but because his work and poems - the most important part of himself - can't be fully understood. Therefore HE can't be fully understood. Some translations, while good, can't even come close to their original meaning. As his partner, Zima wants you to understand the full depth of his affections and thoughts.

I do think that the process of learning would also be quite organic, starting with Zima simply pointing out at things and teaching you the way they're named in russian, basic stuff he does unconsciously. If you pick up things on your own from his work and his translations, Zima will be over the moon and would ask you to repeat yourself to make sure your pronunciation is right and because he loves the way his language sounds with your accent.

But if you approach and ask him to properly teach you? He's gone, instantly overwhelmed with emotion and thoughts racing in his head, trying to organize a million different things - what would be the best way to teach you? Should he start with the alphabet? You want to learn this brand new language to understand him better, that simple gesture is a huge deal for him.

Once you have a pretty good grasp on the language, at least enough to have basic conversations with him, it will feel like Zima has gotten a little bolder - addressing you with pet names, being generally more blunt and talkative... But in fact, he's just finally able to express himself in his totality.

This also goes the other way around - Zima would love to learn your own native language, whether it's english or something else. It's yet another language he can use to express himself, so it's a win-win. And I know that it's common for us multilingual people to start confusing and mixing all the languages we speak, but I think Zima would have an easy time keeping them apart, so to speak!

On the subject of Zima and how he acts when he's in a relationship.

You two were close friends before you were lovers, so Zima doesn't feel any sort of pressure to live up to some dating standards like fancy dates, gifts or grandiose displays of affections - once again, it's all about what feels natural. You two know each other more than enough to simply fall into a comfortable routine that works out for both.

He does make the effort to drop by more often, to find a middle ground until he feels more comfortable and used to being around large groups of people. But he would also insist that you accompany for his walks in search of inspiration for his work!

When it comes to showing affection, I think Zima might be a little touchstarved - casual physical contact such as someone hugging or patting him on the back as a greeting still catch him by surprise, but affectionate gestures with those he trusts and loves is a novelty that leaves Zima starry-eyed.

He has a lot of things that he needs to slowly get used to again now that he's not exiled in the middle of the woods, but having you shower him with affection is something that he grows to like rather quickly. When you pet him, pepper his face with kisses, hold his hand when walking or hug him - it doesn't matter, Zima will always stand there, fascinated with the way you make him feel, so very warm and safe.

He would appreciate a warning before being touched, and he always makes sure to ask before initiating anything himself - it doesn't matter how many times you tell him that you're fine with this sort of contact, he's going to ask for permission anyway. Just out of politeness. Personal space is important, after all.

I think Zima would try to stick to a routine he can follow without overwhelming himself, especially if you're the type to need more attention (again, Zima will literally disappear for weeks if left to his own devices). It's more of a short list of things he needs to remember to do before the day is over, the two most important ones being greeting you in the morning and wishing you goodnight.

As for more general aspects of a relationship, I don't think there's much to say! Arguments with him rarely happen because he's patient and careful with his words, he communicates his needs and boundaries as well as he respects yours and all. Zima isn't that talkative, but his more "eccentric" traits are something you're probably used to on account of that initial bond and trust.

[chaos-bringer-13]

My brain just hit an old hyperfixation (is this what it's called? I hope I used the word right) and oh dear am I losing my mind now. I need to write a story I think. About this one old guy. He's unhinged. There's so much information about him and yet not enough. I want to explore his character so much. He's definitely a criminal - at least he was one - and I'm 95% sure he can do actual real magic, and he's a musician and an artist and an actor and a magician and a philosopher and a traveler and a conman and so much more and also I think he's some kind of immortal. Maybe he just has a VERY long life. It's strongly implied he was a pirate at some point of his life. He started a cult by accident several times. My conspiracy theories about him include him being a secret god.

He's also a freaking round blue raven. Someone save me from my mind.

[oohbuggypie]

was watching Coraline with my friends and seeing Mr. Bobinsky again made me realize i have a soft spot for extremely tall, long headed, whisker mustached, purple bottoms wearing, rumored-to-be-drunkards cunty Russian men with very similar names

+ additional lil scrapped Soda face for a drawing with him and Mr. Bobinksy in it but i couldn't get Bobinksy's face right for the LIFE of me .. Soda looked tew adorable not to share tho 🩷

[morethanwonderful]

[Image Description: A grayscale illustration of Quan Yizhen from the fourth volume of the English edition of Heaven Official's Blessing. He's shown in profile running after Xie Lian's step litter, a small sparkle in front of his eye. End Description].

The English tgcf art isn't often my favorite, but I need everyone to see this Yizhen from volume 4 immediately

[black-but-mildly-sunny]

I might write an AU for Piotr and the Russian heroes. Not something super in-depth but to give a little headway into the world I'm thinking of - from there maybe people can do what they want.

Just going over Piotr as kid looking up to red guardian and the others

Mikhail introducing Piotr to red guardian

Illyana being given a Darkstar something from Piotr

And maybe a very quick peek at older Piotr and running back into the Russian heroes, and introducing Illyana to Yelena through Natasha.

Idk 🤷🏾‍♀️

[ryangravytrain]

Sometimes I’m chill and sometimes I want to write fics for Washington capital players that no one cares about

[jrueships]

my wawa..

[brucethecrocodile]

The characters from "The Man from U.N.C.L.E" movie are a throuple and you can't change my mind

[thedeadthree]

🎵🎵 + Olga, 🎵🎵 + Logan x Olga 🥺🫶🏼

AHH YOU DEAR YOU ! they my babies the dears of the hour ty ty so much alyssa! 🥀✨🦢🐺

OCS + SHIPS SONG ASKS

⚕️— OLGA

YOUR TEETH IN MY NECK — kali uchis

is it worth it? // is it worth it? // what do i do it for? // ive been working so hard just to give you more // gotta get right // what do you do it for?

NEW PERSON, SAME OLD MISTAKES — tame impala

i can just hear them now // “how could you let us down?” // but they don’t know what i found // or see it from this way ‘round

🐺🦢 — WOLF x SWAN; olga x logan

OLD MONEY — lana del rey

but if you send for me you know // i’ll come // and if you call for me, you know // i’ll run // i’ll run to you, i’ll run to you

THE FIRST TASTE — fiona apple

darling, just start the chase, i’ll let you win // but you must make the endeavor

[arklay]

"sobs and screams and throws up" blease and thank u 👀👀👀👀

wip title meme ♡

— sobs and screams and throws up

this fic is set ten years after they first met. diana has recently joined him with what he was doing with tricell behind the organisation's back after they betrayed her, essentially. so, they have settled in at the headquarters in italy, and they are just cuddling and reminiscing, and it's really soft, but also bittersweet for a few reasons

one being because the passage of time (ough) has made him acutely aware that his ageing has been halted and hers has not, and two being because all of their early memories were in raccoon city, and they can't go back there to ever relive any of those. you know, because it was wiped off the map

they joke around a bit and there's lots of just slow, tender making out before they are simply lying together again in one another's embrace, and the overthinking queen she is, diana gets a bit melancholy because of them talking about anniversaries. it's just the whole fact that she's never had something like this before and she doesn't understand what made her so unlovable to her past partners... blows her up with my mind

so, this has her kind of fumbling trying to articulate herself, but it ends in him talking about all the qualities he loves about her, and how well she understands him, how patient she was with him when they started things, how she has always been perfect, while of course, he slights her ex-husband in the most vicious ways, as always

he gets a bit dramatic, and his eyes start glowing cause he's being all passionate about it, and she jokingly says, "you're preaching, dear" which makes him be like, no i'm stating facts lmao but it's just really cute and they are in a time of their life where they both have so much freedom and it's just... good. but it hurts even more knowing that a year later, things start to go very downhill

[veradragonjedi]

@please-give-me-birds

Can we go ahead and stop teaching corvids how to use tools, it's getting spooky

[lesbianraskolnikov]

I can write way more here but I don't really agree that rodya had mommy issues . I've seen the take before, but i dont know? He doesn't have a unique dislike for her or anything. He is so depressed and isolated because hes in a new city for his college education so he can support them...and he failed...He's been rotting for months... obviously, his feelings are conflicted. But again. Heavily isolated and he essentially "failed them" so him not wanting to see them and being complicated with them is To be expected. Because it's for her and dunya. Even his anger kind of lies in protection. I dunno...i am not succinct with this..

[groovysins]

I think it's time .

[diegoshargrieves]

there was this guy in my ap psych class who i sat across from who i liked then lost feelings for halfway through the year and lily forced me to ask him for his instagram at the end of the year and i gave him a gift before the last day of school and. ngl i've been in such denial for days about it (tbh i still think it might be a joke or something i wonder if it's a dare) but he's been flirting with me nonstop and it's so goddamn cute. but i can't date him because i don't want to casually date unless i'm getting married and he's not muslim and my entire heart (& stomach) lowkey hurt rn