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photonine · 1 year ago
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Hooded Ladies’-tresses
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asliceofzosan · 10 months ago
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Sanji is a lightweight.
He can't hold his liquor for shit despite his failed attempts to hide it from everyone else. The signs are obvious — the flushed cheeks, the hooded eyes, and the constant smile on his face that remains even if he's not talking to a lady. He prances around the room, socializing and laughing at every little thing, from the cool summer breeze tickling his cheeks to Usopp's tamest of wild stories.
He's also very physically affectionate. When he'd usually reject a hug from Luffy's impossibly long outstretched arms, intoxicated Sanji would welcome the embrace with glee. Chopper is rained with little kisses on his head every time he does anything remarkably cute (which is all the time). And he's seen playing with Robin's fingers absentmindedly as he listens to her talk about the ancient history of a forgotten world.
But there's also one thing Sanji becomes when he's had one too many drinks in his system...
He gets... honest.
Sanji on a normal day is blunt and calculated. He calls things out as he sees it yet still knows how to use his words to twist something to his advantage. Like how he knows how to appease Luffy when he gets adamant over food. Or how he somehow convinces Usopp to do something he'd normally be too afraid to do.
Drunk Sanji is a different kind of honest. Drunk Sanji is honest about things he never even utters if he was even a lick sober.
And Zoro? Oh, he's always been the one to bare witness to Sanji's honesty.
Zoro likes to think of himself as an honest man. He can omit the truth every now and then for someone's safety or to preserve their blissful ignorance, but most of the time he doesn't see any reason to lie. If he finds you annoying, he'll say it. To hell with your damn feelings about it.
But though he values honesty and trust, he sure can hide the truth. Because his own feelings take the back burner. He can't be emotionally charged when lives are on the line. He can't let his heart win out when his brain tells him it's a bad idea. He can trust a gut feeling but never the tug of his own heartstrings.
So witnessing Sanji's honesty — so rooted in the tresses of his stupidly big emotional heart — always has Zoro freezing in place. He can't handle it. But he can't push him away either.
He can hide his true feelings but by all four seas, he can't ever push them far enough away for him to ignore them.
For the embarrassing truth of it all is that every time Sanji looks at him, smiles at him, laughs with him, or even fights with him — Zoro is irrevocably, unequivocally, and detrimentally smitten with the curly browed cook.
He doesn't remember when (somewhere between Little Garden and Thriller Bark... who knows, really...) but he definitely remembers waking up one day and wanting to see Sanji first thing in the morning. He remembers the rapid beating of his heart when the man prepared his comfort dishes when Zoro was having a rough day. He remembers the sparks of electric fire seeping to his bones from a single touch, a brush of fingertips against his scalp with a whispered 'you need a haircut marimo', the ice cold chill that runs down his spine of watching this stupid blonde man attempt to sacrifice his life over and over again to save his friends. All these feelings he remembers and dreads and looks forward to all at the same time.
All come crashing down upon him until he's stuck beneath a mountain of untapped, unrealized, unacknowledged feelings — all because Sanji decided that for today's party he will hold Zoro's hand, and guide him to the galley so they could be alone.
Alone.
"Marimoooo," Sanji sings, a light giggle cutting off the prolonged syllable, and Zoro has to actively remember not to crumble. He grips the edge of the kitchen counter, his knuckle turning white, with the other hand desperately clinging to a cheap bottle of sake.
"Auditioning for a musical, cook?" Zoro teases and Sanji sticks his tongue out at him. Zoro, despite all he's holding back, allows himself to chuckle.
"Shut the fudge up, dumb green haired muscle head doofus." (New note: when drunk enough, Sanji physically cannot swear.) He jabs a finger at Zoro's chest, unaware of the invisible mark he's left on his heart. "I wanted to tell you something, stupid."
"Can't it wait until you're sober and can kick my ass properly?" Zoro's deflecting and he damn well knows it. But Drunk Sanji is so unfairly adorable that if he lets him talk more, he might do something Sober Sanji would hate him for forever.
"I donwanna kick your ass!" Sanji throws his hands up exasperatedly. "No no no no thas' not important..."
"What could possibly–" When Zoro chanced a glance at Sanji, he stopped mid sentence. Hooded blue eyes were gazing at him intensely, an ocean of possibilities, a high tide of emotions washing onto the shore. Zoro can't look away. He wants to. He needs to. But he can't. Like a capsized ship at the edge of a whirlpool, Sanji's gaze sucks Zoro in with no pause for mercy.
Mercy that Zoro refuses to call out for.
"Zoro," He says it with a low tone, a soft voice, and with a breathiness he's never heard his name be uttered through before.
He feels Sanji's hand on top of his own before he could let go of the counter. He looks down and the man is tracing his scars. The ones faded overtime and the ones that are freshly closed over. There's a band-aid on his thumb that he's forgotten to remove from a week ago. Sanji's own delicate but kitchen worn fingers run over his knuckles. Each feather light touch sends electric shocks through his veins, a rushing heat that no shot of alcohol could recreate.
Zoro, despite everything his mind is telling him to do, turns his hand over and lets Sanji slip his fingers through and press their palms together.
They're closer now. He doesn't remember when that happened. But Sanji's face is so close, he could count the eyelashes fluttering gently between wakefulness and dreaming if he wanted to. He desperately did. Instead, his other hand raised up to cup Sanji's ever alcohol flushed cheeks, and feels his heart burst with the gentle smile Sanji gives him in return.
"Did you know?" Sanji whispers, thumb rubbing over a particularly nasty scar on the back of Zoro's hand.
"What?" Zoro indulges him. Just this once. "What don't I know?"
Sanji's smile brightens. He rests a hand on Zoro's chest. He feels Zoro's beating heart beneath his palm. Then he looks up, eyes twinkling with a simple but powerful emotion. Zoro's only seen him look like that once before. Back when it was just the five of them from the East Blue, their borrowed ship from Syrup Village, and their feet on a barrel promising to achieve their dreams.
Pure and utter joy.
"Did you know... that I'm so happy that you're my friend?"
Zoro's breath hitches and Sanji hiccups, sudden tears flowing down his cheeks. He doesn't attempt to hide them or wipe them away. Zoro feels them fall onto his chest as he watches Sanji cry with the biggest smile on his face.
"You're the first friend I had that was my age," He continued, bringing Zoro's hand up and nuzzling against his palm. "I never had friends growing up. Was surrounded by old geezers telling me what to do half the time. Joining the crew... This is the best decision I ever made."
Then a faint kiss was placed on every scar Sanji could see on Zoro's hand. Piece by piece, Zoro's resolve crumbled, and he felt tears prickle at the corner of his eye.
"You're my best friend, Zoro. Did I tell you that?"
"No," Zoro whispered. He takes Sanji's other hand and kisses the rough pads of his fingertips too. Sanji watches him, mouth slightly open in a dazed smile. Zoro wonders if he'll remember this in the morning.
"Why haven't I?" Sanji asks him, or perhaps wonders aloud. Zoro just shrugs and keeps kissing up Sanji's hand. With each kiss, Sanji lets out a sigh, gentle and inviting. Zoro chooses not to answer.
"I love having friends," Sanji says stumbling forward slightly at Zoro's ministrations. Zoro catches him before he falls and Sanji throws his arms around him, clutching tightly and giggling so much that he's almost losing breath. "I love having you in my life."
A tear falls down Zoro's cheek. He tightens his hold around the cook and thinks the exact same thing.
Sanji burrows his face into Zoro's shoulder, hiccuping again. "Can we stay like this for a little while?"
"We can stay like this forever, if you want." Like this as in always by your side. Like this as in holding you every time you ask for it. Like this as in who we can be if alcohol didn't make you forget everything you say to me.
"I have to cook tomorrow though." was Sanji's brilliant response and Zoro couldn't help but laugh. He's waited this long for something like this. He can wait until morning for a conversation a little more serious.
"Yeah, cook." Zoro obliges, leading Sanji to the cushioned bench by the dinner table. "We can stay like this for a little while."
"Yay," Sanji cheers softly, his voice already starting to slur. Zoro lets him rest his head on his chest as he curls up and around Zoro like a koala. "Warm."
Time moves by slowly. Zoro's fingers run through silky blond hair as they talk about silly insignificant things. Sanji's giggles get softer and softer. His breathing evens out. Soon enough, Sanji's eyelids have closed and he's sleeping soundly, clinging as tightly as his unconscious body permits onto the swordsman.
Zoro knows that when morning comes, they'll have to talk. But for now, Zoro allows himself to bask in the warmth of Sanji's honesty. Allows himself to let Sanji's genuine gratitude of meeting and joining the straw hat crew wash over him like the gentlest of cool sea breezes after a long and hot day.
And he can be assured, as he drifts off into his own slumber, that Sanji loves him.
And that Zoro loves him too.
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wroteclassicaly · 6 months ago
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Desperation with Steve.
It started out as a funny joke, but something that obviously rang true, given Steve’s intense frustration.
“Someone needs to drain his balls,” Eddie had said with a laugh, pinching the blunt between his fingers and passing it off to Argyle.
“You backed up, bro? Can’t imagine that, you’re pretty handsome. Must have a lotta ladies around here.”
His jaw had tightened, tongue swiping back and forth in his mouth, hands on slim hips. The way that he looked, your brain had already begun to formulate a plan…
~*~
You can’t take it anymore, he’s had it. You’re lifting yourself up from your spot on the throw pillow beside Robin, motioning for Steve to follow you into your kitchen. “C’mon. Popcorn time. Come with me?”
“Yeah, he needs to. Real bitchy lately, that one.” Eddie echoes.
You fix Eddie with a stare, leaving Steve to follow.
You’re a ball of nerves, swaying back and forth on your scuffed, floral linoleum. He meets you moments later, running a hand through his tousled tresses. He’s flushed, flustered, not saying anything yet. You inhale a deep breath, reaching up and tugging beneath your skirt, panties sliding onto the floor around your ankles. He finally takes notice when you whisper his name, holding command in the word. “Steve?”
“What…?” And he doesn’t have time to finish his sentence, looking up to see you watching him beneath a hooded, yet vulnerable gaze. A confidence he’s never seen before flooding your features as you speak next.
“I can help you, if you’ll please let me?” You kick your panties aside, backing yourself towards the counter behind you. “Trust me, it’s okay.”
He bites his bottom lip between his teeth and releases with an, “Oh, fuck.” Before he’s striding across the kitchen floor and colliding with you, dragging you the rest of the way to the counter, his hands behind your knees, your toe leveling into the ground to help him get you seated.
Movements remain stifled and sloppy, one of your legs still near the floor, skirt being rucked around your waist, Steve struggling to fit in the cove where you are, and also your house phone. His eyes are dark, merely mossy shards as they meet your gaze. He grips your cheek, one hand fumbling for his belt, it clattering apart with a noise that you don’t care who hears at this point. He’s still maneuvering, grunting that he can’t, that’s it’s all so much. He needs to be inside, it aches, right down to his toes. His massive hand slaps beside your head, knocking the phone off the receiver, making you lift your other leg to tuck around his tailbone, helping him shove his jeans and boxers down.
And my Christ, it’s big. It looks painful. Wet already.
“You said it’s okay? Yeah?” He brings you back, fingers on your chin, his cheeks flushed pink. You know he’s burning up.
You end up rebuffing his offer to eat you out, settling on stuffing two fingers inside of yourself, in addition to one of his own. He’s shaking by the time you’re done, watching as you try to find something to hold onto. He drapes your hands across his neck’s nape, and presses inside at your insistence. It doesn’t take long before his teeth are gritting and he’s got you clawing his back, whining into his neck, his hips piling you into your counter. When your mouth opens to pant, his tongue lolls out to lick its way inside, kissing you sloppily, lewdly, but with precise expertise.
He thanks you with every thrust, praising how good you feel. And you just let yourself hold onto the back of his head, both legs against his perfect, perky ass, glad that he’s been bound up for months. He redresses you afterwards, cleaning you gently between your thighs, kissing every inch of exposed skin from your shoulder, across your breast, to your neck, all across your face, finally finding your mouth.
The moment that you both stroll back into the living room, poker faces failing, Eddie speaks first. “Where’s the popcorn, guys?”
Argyle beats your return statements. “Congrats, man. From what I heard, you really gave the lady your all.”
And everyone erupts into stoned applause. You and Steve share looks of embarrassment, only for his to turn into a slight smirk. Yeah, you know this won’t be the last time he renders you unable to walk the next day.
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THE PINK DREAD - CH. 22 (Masterlist)
Chapter Summary: It's Maiden's Day. The Royal Conclave has officially begun with guests from all four corners of the Realm gathering into the Grand Hall for the first Ball of the season, where all the Maidens will be presented. Word Count: 5651 CHAPTER WARNINGS: Misogyny. Religious themes.
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Series tags: Aemond x Plus size!OfC, Aegon x Plus size!OfC, Celtigar!ofc, Plot with Smut, mdni 18+, Aemond End Game, Angst, Comedy, The Dragons Don't Dance, slow burn, friends to enemies to lovers, enemies to friends to lovers.
Credits: Lace Banner by Aquazero, pearl divider by Pommecita
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Maiden’s Day had begun shortly after the arrival of the King and Queen. The last three days were a flurry of last minute preparations. All the unwed ladies of the Realm were being prepared to don their white gowns, displaying their virtue on their sleeve, so they may all crowd inside the Great Sept atop of Visenya’s Hill and pay tribute to the Maiden. 
In the Celtigar apartments, bodies milled in and out of the room with tailors and seamstresses alike. Valeana already had a dress made for herself, which she had done moons ago for Maiden’s Day. Though, at the time, she believed it would have been celebrated at Claw Isle, like it was every year for the past decade. Her sisters were a different story; their dresses were commissioned prior to the funeral, and they were now rushed to adjust days before the event. In comparison, they were plainer than Valeana’s, who had the time to stitch out every detail, but they were still lovely and extravagant, as all Celtigar women were known for.
Floris’ was a shockingly pearl white gown with a modest boatneck neckline, and tight wrist length sleeves. The neck, arms, and hemline adorned with the same damask embroidery stitched into it, with small quartz crystals polished into teardrops dangling along her neckline. Her hair was pulled away from her face, parted down the middle, flowing down her back with only a single braid woven down the middle. Any stray hair would have been held back by her crescent white hood that had a white veil hiding her brown tresses. 
Shyla’s was an alabaster white, with a scoop neckline to accentuate her beautiful neck, and capped sleeves. She had more of an empire waistline, allowing the skirt to flow freely with its light tulle curtains. There was less detail in hers, but there were pearls woven into the skirt sporadically, like white stars on a canvas of clouds. Lastly, she wore lace gloves, a matching pearl choker with a ruby at the center, and unlike Floris, all her hair was piled up, topped with an albino peacock feather. 
With her extra free time, Valeana was able to put her full attention on the dress she had promised Queen Alicent she would make. She had already presented the queen days prior to her departure with sketches of her designs, and Alicent had only responded with requests for minor changes. She did not wish to be scandalous, but she did want to make a statement. The design she chose would be tedious, but Val enjoyed the challenge. Rosy, her ever loyal handmaiden, was always there to assist with her mistress’ work. She had helped many times in the past, which has aided Valeana greatly when it came to multiple gowns for multiple occasions… Which she would likely need these next couple of moons. 
She had a lot of work ahead of her, particularly her own gown for the Creature’s Ball. She had no ideas for herself, and that made it all the more difficult to start. Her hands moved along the soft fabrics that her mother had brought over from Claw Isle and bought in King’s Landing market places. All colours of the rainbow were presented before her, in various shades and saturations. From brilliant cobalt blues, to muted lavenders, to rose blush reds, to even unflattering palettes such as mustard yellow, mourning black, burlap sack brown, and salmon pink.
Maiden’s Day started painstakingly early as everyone got ready, aside from the men who did not need to don their formal attire until later, just before the ball. Valeana strapped in her more formal prosthetic, the one she affectionately called “Ser An-toe-knee Woodsby”, who had a wedged heel to accommodate the height of her wedged shoe. She always preferred this prosthetic over “Lady Footlyn”, it was more elegant, and walking in it felt more natural, but the caveat was that it wasn’t as worn in as she would have liked, and it would always have to be worn with a wedge shoe on her other foot. The increased height made it more difficult for her to stand for hours now that her right foot was made to bear the brunt of her weight on the balls of her feet. Still, she loved the way it made her hips sway side to side. 
Her large ivory gown was pulled over her head, and pooled at her feet with its scalloped hemline. Out of the three dresses, Valeana’s was the only one with colour. Maroon embroidered roses were designed in the grand width of the gown, standing tall on their stems like an award winning rose garden. The same pattern was centered on her bodice, the bud of the rose centered between the width of her breast, and the bottom of the stem ending at the ‘V’ shape at her waistline. Her biceps had the same design as well, although more subtle, taking the snug shape of her arm until it got to her elbow where it flared out in delicate lace. Then, as always in Celtigar fashion, pearls decorated the dress all over, accentuating lines to give it more texture. 
Valeana’s hair took the most amount of time. As long and thick as it was, it took two handmaids to tend to it. They pulled and pinned until it became a single large braid, the knots loosened elegantly, and decorated with sprigs of baby’s breath. Mother wanted it to be put up, but Valeana argued that the weight of her hair would cramp her neck. 
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Wheelhouse after wheelhouse left the Red Keep that morning. When they reached Visenya’s Hill, it was crowded with carriages, horses, and women in white. Hundreds of maidens gathered into the Great Sept, leaving behind their mothers, their aunts, their fathers, and other guardians behind. 
Only maidens were allowed to fill the halls of the Great Sept that day. 
In silence, Valeana and her sisters entered the massive structure. It had been a decade since she last saw it and it never ceased to amaze her. The domed ceilings were so high that you could hear a whisper of a prayer from the other side of the Sept. Her eyes roamed around, looking at unfamiliar faces of women and girls alike. From girls as young as three, to spinster women as old as 60. If you were never married, and never laid with a man, you were here to worship and honour at the feet of the Maiden. 
She did not see Ellyn and Wylla in the crowd of white, and she ended up losing her sisters in the shuffle of the crowd. Not wanting to waste time on finding her people, she decided to take place in the first empty space she could. She immediately spotted one on a pew next to a young woman in a frost white gown, hair a beautiful red orange that was laid in waves down her back and plaited into a crown adorning her head. She was on the robust side, with rounded cheeks, a wide waistline, and soft arms. She reminded Valeana a lot of her former younger self, but admittedly this young girl was far more prettier, more vibrant. 
“Do you mind…?” Valeana asks the girl in a whisper. No one dared to raise their voices while the Septas filtered through the crowd with vulture-like awareness. Every once in a while, they would ring a bell when someone was being too loud. 
The girl looked up with surprised sapphire blue eyes, then she relaxed with a kind smile, “No, not at all.” 
Valeana settled in beside her, and took a look around to see if she could spot her sisters, or her two only friends, Wylla and Ellyn. 
“Looking for someone?” The girl next to her asks. 
“Lost my sisters in the crowd,” she admitted. “Trying to spot my friends, but… with everyone wearing white, they all blend in together.”
The girl softly chuckled, then quickly covered her mouth, “Same thing happened to me, but with my cousins. I have no sisters, just too many brothers.” 
Valeana smiled in response, “Who are your cousins?”
“They are Lord Tyrell’s daughters,” she answered simply, then extended her hand. “My name is Lady Catelyn by the way. Catelyn Redwyne. But you can call me Cat, everyone does.” 
Valeana took it and they both shook gently, “Lady Valeana Celtigar.” 
The mention of her name caused the young girl’s brows to raise and her mouth to gape a bit, “You’re Valeana Celtigar?”
The octave of her voice was loud enough for a Septa to sharply bring a bell in their direction. The two girls looked over before hunching down and continuing their whispers. 
“Erm, yes. How do you know me?”
“Your name is spoken all over the pavilions,” Cat whispered in haste as she took a glance around to make sure no one was listening. “They say King Viserys’ two eldest sons are fighting over your hand.”
A deep blush stained her cheeks, “That isn’t… That’s not what is happening at all. Are people really talking about me? I haven’t even left the Keep since I arrived.”
Cat nodded eagerly, “It is all the ladies are talking about. That and your… uhm, many drunken exploits with men.”
“What!?”
The bell rang next to her ear, jostling her in her seat. When she turned around, a Septa was glaring at her with a twisted puckered face. Slowly Valeana turned back around. 
“It was one time,” she immediately corrected. “And I was in the company of women.”
“Well, whatever the truth of it is,” Cat started, a little smile at the corner of her lip, “You are creating quite a stir in the Realm. It has caused a divide between the ladies.”
“What do you mean?”
“Half the women wish to end you, and the other half wish to be you. Either way, all here are green with envy.”
“And which half are you, Lady Cat?”
She smiled sweetly, folding her arms on her lap demurely, “I am a fan of great romances, and therefore, a fan of you. It reminds me much of this novel I read whilst living in Highgarden. It is about a woman from the North forced to marry a Dornish prince, but fell in love with his brother. But she ended up falling for her betrothed too, after some time. It was quite riveting.” 
Valeana’s face was fully pink at this point, from outrage over this news, to flattery over Cat’s praise. At this odd book that sounded far too familiar for her liking. She cleared her throat, “And–and what happened… in the end?”
Catelyn sucked in her lips sheepishly, “Oh, I dare not say. Not here, not on Maiden’s Day.”
Valeana shot a look at the giant statue of the Maiden, whose feet they all circled. Then she looked back at the Redwyne girl, “Whisper it into my ear.”
Tentatively, Cat leaned over and cupped her hand over Valeana’s ear, “They both became her lovers. Often at the same time.” 
If it was possible, Valeana’s face went pinker. Her eyes glanced back at the Maiden, green eyes filled with religious guilt. 
Maiden, forgive me for my thoughts. She thought, swallowing thickly. 
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The Great Hall was near its capacity with the collection of noble families that crowded it. Hundreds if not a full thousand people mulled around, mostly men as half the population of their guests were making their way towards the Red Keep from the Great Sept. Aemond lurked in the fringes of the hall, eye moving along to each faceless body, trying to identify who belonged to which family. He spotted Lord Borros immediately; he was an easy character to pick out from the crowd, and it was not because of his size. He was loud and tended to take up as much space as possible. Along with him, he found Jason Lannister, their Lord Treasurer’s twin brother. Lord Tyrell and his Dornish wife, the Redwyne brothers, the Starks, the Freys, and even the Greyjoys were in attendance.
Aemond knew that most would not stay longer than the length of the Tourney; it was not just wives that these bachelors looked for, but titles and knighthoods, of which the King promised. But there were many bachelors indeed, easily identifiable by their attire. 
The maidens wore white, and so did the un-affixed men, save for the widowers. The young men and boys that had not married once wore various shades of white doublets and jerkins. Their breeches are generally a darker colour, and a formal cloak of their house colours framed their bodies. 
Aemond abhorred the colour white on him, but at the very least the dark forest green of his cloak gave him the depth of darkness that he preferred. The lapels and stitching of his satin jerkin carried the same green, and in the same shade of white, dragons were embroidered onto his shoulders and the bottom near his hips. His cloak hung on a gold chain clutched in the jaws of two dragons at his shoulders. His eyepatch was the only black piece of clothing on him; it was his most formal one, with swirly switching in the leather. The strap this time was tucked under his hair and under the shell of his ear on one side, giving room for the golden circlet above his brow, showing his status as a prince of the realm. Lastly, part of his hair was intricately woven into a series of plaits that collected into a fishtail braid that went down the center of his head, the length of the rest of his hair fanned over his back like a sheet of silk. The process of which was irksome, as Aemond absolutely loathed anyone but himself and his mother to touch his hair. 
His eye fell onto Aegon, who wore similar garb, but held more gold than green on his doublet. His hair was only half pulled back into a small twisted plait on the back of his head, and the circlet that rested on his brow had emeralds encrusted around the gold rim. He kept himself busy with socializing, as that was what Aegon was known for. He surrounded himself with the team of Redwyne brothers, laughing loudly over goblets of wine, likely made from their wineries. 
Aemond moved his attention away from him, landing onto his uncle who was on the other side of the hall, keeping to the fringes just like him. Daemon wore black, whether by a personal preference or to convey the fact that he was still in mourning. It was likely the former of the two, knowing his uncle’s reputation. Daemon’s cloak was black as well, though the inside was blood red, making the Rogue Prince look like the Black Dread in human form. 
And of course, Daemon was looking directly at him.
Aemond kept his eye on him, refusing to move it an inch. 
It was always so strange to him that he and his uncle had not formally met at Leana's funeral, and even after the incident, no regard was spared. Daemon lurked in the shadows while his mother screamed for justice over Aemond’s eye, and not once did the Lord of Flea Bottom say a word about him claiming his late wife’s dragon. It wasn’t until only a couple days ago that they had even locked eyes with each other, after Valeana and Jacaerys greeted each other. 
It was bizarre. Like looking into a mirror that showed him his future. 
The staring contest broke when Daemon was joined by his step sons, oblivious to Aemond’s spectre on the other side of the Great Hall. Both men wore identical garb, save for their colouring. As heir to the heir, Jace wore a red cloak, draped over one shoulder, being held on by a silver dragon’s claw. His brother wore a muted aquamarine one, and his doublet had the image of the seahorse woven into patterns at his breast. With Lord Corlys still abed with no indication of survival, Luke’s choice of colours was a clear statement that he was the heir to Driftmark… But anyone with eyes knew the title belonged to Lord Vaemond Velayron. 
The doors to the main entrance opened with the blaring of trumpets announcing the arrival of the maidens. A hush went through the crowd as all men, and married and widowed women flanked the sides in order to make room for the ladies that would be presented. The first, of course, was Princess Helaena, who was dressed resplendently in a true white gown with a train that followed behind her. Her hair unbound, with a crown of white flowers upon her head. Her dress had little crystals woven into the hems and linings, and the shape of butterflies could be seen in the fine embroidery. Her sleeves were long and billowy, flowing into her skirts and covering her arms and hands completely. 
It was painfully obvious how nervous and fretful she was. She slowly descended down the wide staircase, eyes flickering around the crowd as her eyes shone with a glossiness of unease. Helaena was not good with crowds, and here she was on display for the entire Kingdom. Aemond made a step towards her, intent on collecting her from her personal hell, but his mother beat him to it. She swiftly cut through the crowd that parted and bowed for her. Upon reaching Helaena, she took her hand and silently pulled her through the crowd towards the head table where the royal family would be seated. 
After that was settled, the gently bred ladies were introduced to the room three to four at a time. There were the Four Storms, the Baratheon sisters, then Jason Lannister’s girls, and so forth. After a lady Redwyne and her Tyrell cousins were introduced, the names of Floris, Valeana and Shyla were announced, and Aemond snapped to attention. 
“Lady Floris Grafton, Lady Valeana Celtigar, and Lady Shyla Celtigar,” the announcer’s voice echoed in the hall. Aemond’s eye swept around for a moment, noticing some of the women whispering to each other as they craned their necks to watch the three girls descend down the stairs.
Aemond tried to appear impartial, but his body moved without his consent. He stepped in between bodies, forcing them to part with his shoulder. When people craned to see who had been cutting through them, they jumped aside. Had Aemond been paying attention to his surroundings, he would have noticed he was not the only one that filtered through the bodies to get closer. Apart from him, there were three others.
Valeana had her hands clutched in her gown, chin down on her clavicle as she watched her steps down the stairs. Her hair practically glowed in the midday sun that shone through the skylight and stained glass windows, giving her a halo of dust particles dancing around in the air about her head. Aemond has never seen her in white before, at least not from head to toe. She was radiant, like a star on earth. 
A divine creature descended from the Seventh Heaven. 
The Maiden in flesh and bone.
His eye trained on her every movement, his vision a tunnel and she was the light at the end of it. She was the only thing that existed in that room, in that world. Once she reached the ground, her eyes lifted and like a magnetic force they immediately found him. 
There was a ringing in his ear as he became deaf to everything and everyone around him. They were suspended in time the moment their eyes locked onto each other. Aemond’s lips parted as the breath was quite literally stolen from his lungs, and his life flashed before his eyes. All moments in time that he shared with her, as far back as babes. 
Squeals of laughter and delight as they played in the rain and mud, and then ran through the corridor tracking dirt on the flagstone, being chased by two irate Septas. Sitting back to back in a copper tub as the same two women scrubbed them down to their bones. 
Wrestling over the last lemon tart on their shared platter underneath the Heart Tree, getting tangled in the roots as they tugged at each other’s hair and pinched each other’s arms. They always ended up splitting it in the end when Valeana tapped out, huffing in disappointment and ignition. 
Their “discreet and secretive” sleep overs they would have under a large desk in the royal library. Sharing a large pillow and blanket as he practiced his Valyrian to her until she fell asleep on his shoulder. Maester Artos would always find them, barking loud enough to wake them in a startle, causing their heads to bump into each other.
Her face lighting up whenever he presented her with menial gifts, such as shiny rocks, seashells, flowers, or rusted jewelry found on the beaches of Blackwater Rush. She would always make something out of them; pendants, earrings, or unconventionally sewn in an embroidery loop, woven in her art for eternity. 
She running to him in tears after the Greyjoy boy kept on pinching and slapping her behind whenever she had her back turned. He had taken his handkerchief and dried her tears and smoothed down her hair, vowing that he will never let him touch her again. 
And then lastly when his father told him he would be marrying her, his best friend. And his one and only weakness. His pride and fear consumed him then, but now…
Now, as he watched her turn away, her hand poised out to grasp the hand of her elder brother, he was consumed by a new type of fear. The fear of losing her completely, of which his pride now would not allow. 
Valeana Celtigar belonged to him. 
As time took motion once more, the chorus of music and chatter filled his eardrums. Aemond was returned to reality, left to stare at her back as Clement brought his Valeana over to the side, where the rest of her family waited. Aemond forced himself to turn away before he could do anything rash in front of quite literally all of the Realm. 
The first dance of the ball was to begin shortly after the mingling of guests, and it would be followed by the feast, and a parade of fools and entertainers. Aemond intended to reach Valeana before the dance could begin, before Aegon or Jacaerys could reach her. He cut through the crowd in long strides, hyper aware of the eyes of his father, mother, sister, and rogue uncle upon him as he narrowed the space between himself and the Celtigars. However, before he could even get within yards of them, his path was intercepted by Lord Borros and the eager brown eyes of Maris Baratheon. 
“Prince Aemond,” The Stormlord greeted, his smile calculated and false. It didn’t reach his dark eyes, which assessed him with keen suspicion. “I thought you might have lost my beautiful daughter in the crowd, and so I personally escorted her to you.”
Maris looked up at her father in gratitude before back at Aemond, “I told my father it was my wish to take my first dance with you, Prince Aemond. If it pleases you.”
The reality of his decisions of the past few weeks weighed heavily on his shoulders in that instant. Since that moment in the corridor with Valeana the other day, he had forgotten he had shown personal interest in Maris Baratheon. By now Borros  surely was already fixated on the idea of betrothal, else he would not be here carting his daughter to him like a sacrificial lamb. More likely than not, the Stormlord surely had talked to the King about it already, which presented more problems. Had this been a week ago, Aemond would have only hesitated for a moment before bending to duty, should it have been the will of his father and mother. Both of which he knew were against it for some vague reason, given the lecture that was given to both him and Aegon the night of their return.
His eyes flickered above their heads where he could just about make out Valeana, standing partially behind the body of a girl with red hair and a round, plush face. Aegon and Jace crowded them, effectively snuffing out his chance at claiming Val’s first dance.
Aemond’s jaw was tense when he looked back down at Maris, but he forced himself to smile, just enough to make him look convincing. 
“It would please me greatly, Lady Maris,” he extended his hand to her, which she took with a bright smile and casted a look to her father over her shoulder. 
Lord Borros hummed satisfyingly, “Wise choice, my Prince. Next to my little Floris, she is the best dancer at Storm’s End. Beauty, brains, and grace!”
“Father! Please!” Maris chided, taking her place at Aemond’s side. Too close for comfort. Too close for him to look detached.
Separating himself from Maris now was going to be a challenge. The last thing he needed was contention with Borros Baratheon, when in the future his mother and grandsire may need his loyalty.
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Aegon was well into his cups before the maidens arrived for the ball, and that was simply due to his nature. A man who quickly found friends among strangers, Aegon was by all accounts a social butterfly, and an avid social drinker. When the maidens started to enter the Great Hall, he leaned against a large pillar casually next to Redwyne brothers, as the four of them each judged every girl that walked in. 
“Ah, Cassandra Baratheon,” Aegon turned to the three men, “Beautiful, but a bore. She complains about every bloody thing.”
“That is unfortunate,” Cleyton, the eldest, tutted. “I like tall women.”
Aegon scrunched up his nose at that, “Do you really? Not for me. I like them short… easier to align their nose with my cock.”
The men laughed and turned back to the parade of women. Jason Lannister’s daughters came in after, hair like spun wheat and looking like clones of each other. 
“I’d take them all, one at a time, or all together, really,” Ser Cedric, the second son, giggled into his cup while his younger brother slapped him in his arm. 
“Such a pig, Cedric. A greedy pig,” Colin chided, earning him an incredulous look from Cedric. 
“You’re one to talk, baby brother. You were ogling the widows like a hunger panged hound.”
Cleyton leaned into Aegon’s shoulder, “He likes older women.”
Aegon’s shoulders shook with a soft laugh, “I do not blame him. Older women often make the most eager sluts.”
“Lady Wylla Stark, Lady Barba Bolton, and Lysara Karstark.” 
“Oh, now she is a work of art,” Cedric stepped forward, his hand gesturing to the raven haired woman descending the stairs. “I always thought Northern women were large, hairy and had beards. Thank the Seven I’m wrong.” 
“I’d be careful with that one,” Aegon said thoughtfully. “She will emasculate you with her eyes alone.” 
Cedric smirked widely, “Sounds like my kind of woman, then. I enjoy a good hunt every once in a while, you know?”
Cleyton snorted, shaking his head, “You forget she’s a Stark; a direwolf. She’s the hunter… And you are a pretty boy with a long stick and shiny hair that you spend too much time on.” 
The boys laughed, even Aegon, as Cedric shook his vibrant mane away from his face haughtily, “Thank you for calling me pretty, brother. You know how it gets me hard.” 
“Good gods,” Colin sighed embarrassingly into his palm. 
Then the doors opened to three women, two tall and willowy with dark brown to black hair in coiled curls and thin braids, and the third a shorter girl in an empire waistline dress and bright orange hair tumbling about her shoulders. Clearly a chubby one, even with the cut of her dress that tried to shield her unwanted curves. 
“Oh, that is simply not fair,” Aegon tutted, “You don’t pair up the thoroughbreds with the mule.” 
“Oi, careful now,” Cleyton rebuked while Cedric made a sharp hissing sound through his teeth before covering his grin with his fist. 
“That’s our sister, my Prince,” Colin quickly added. 
Aegon grimaced, sucking at his teeth as he casted a look over to his new mates, “Sorry. What I mean to say is: Your sister is very lovely.”
The girls were introduced as Lady Sharis and Malora Tyrell, and Lady Catelyn Redwyne, first cousins likely from their mother’s side of the family. 
“Lovely, sure,” Cedric snorted in his cup, earning him a quick whack from his elder brother upside the head. 
It was not long after that the Celtigar sisters were introduced to the crowd. The mere appearance of Valeana was enough to sober Aegon, but only to then get drunk at her visage after. 
“Oh, ho, ho,” Cedric dog whistles and nudges Aegon’s arm, “That’s her then? The Celtigar girl that’s gotten the Princes of the Realm all in a tizzy. Now I can see what the fuss is all about. It’s the only bloody thing Cat, Shar and Mal can ever bleedin’ talk about.”
Aegon grinned, eyes still glued onto Valeana as she descended down the stairs slowly, her sisters trailing ahead of her at a faster pace. 
“The whispers have reached the pavilions then?” Aegon’s eyebrow raised, not paying them a minute of his attention. His teeth grazed his bottom lip as his eyes drank in every inch of her. Her neck, her hair, her bosoms and her cinched waistline. He felt a stir in his loins and the overwhelming desire to taint her white dress by deflowering her took over his senses. 
Her maidenhead will be his. 
He stopped listening to the Redwyne brothers; their prattle was background noise to him as he swallowed the remains of his goblet and quickly shoved it into one of the boys’ empty palms. 
“Excuse me,” he pushed himself from the column, eyes trained on Valeana as she parted from her family to go converse with none other than Catelyn Redwyne, of all people.
As he made his way through the milling bodies, in the corner of his eye he could see another filtering through towards the same destination. His eyes caught his nephew’s, and with a dual glance back at Valeana, the race was on. The two princes cut through the crowd, causing curious looks and shocked whispers at the sight.
“Seven Hells,” Valeana startled when she turned around just in time to see the brown and silver haired princes all but collide with each other. Overwhelmed by the sudden attention, she put Catelyn in front of her to shield her. The redheaded girl did not seem to complain. 
“Good Maiden’s Day, Lady Valeana,” Aegon greeted first, a knowing smile upon his face. “You look resplendent today.”
“Thank you, my Prince,” Val curtsied stiffly. 
“I dare say she always looks resplendent,” Jace smiled, his hands folded neatly in front of him, “But, you do look exceptionally more today, Lady Valeana. White suits you.” 
Aegon sent him a withering look. 
Catelyn turned to Valeana, all wide eyed and gleaming with barely concealed excitement. Aegon didn’t see, but she mouthed: “Three princes?!”
Valeana’s eyes widened slightly at her before returning her attention to the men in front of her, “Prince Aegon, Prince Jacaerys, this is my new friend, Lady Catelyn Redwyne.”
“But, please call me Cat. Everyone does.” 
“Ah, yes, I was just acquainting myself with your brothers,” Aegon bobbed on his feet and smiled politely at her. “Lively lads, them. It is true what they say about the Redwynes; they can drink anyone under the table and still walk in a straight line. A talent I someday wish to have.”
Cat giggled, then gave a soft snort, which caused her to blush heavily and cover her mouth, “Oh! Oh, dear, that was embarrassing.”
Aegon hummed amusingly, smile still donned, “Aren’t you a darling. If I can make a lady laugh to the point of snorting, then I have succeeded in life.”
The four of their heads perked up at the sound of lutes and drums, signalling that the first dance was about to begin. Aegon turned back around, eyes finding Valeana’s His mouth opened, ready to ask her for a dance, but Jace was quicker and his request left no room for refusal. 
“I promised Lady Ursula that you would be the first I asked to dance, Lady Valeana,” Jace stepped forward with an extended hand, his smile charming, “I hope you do not do me a disservice by forcing me to break that promise.” 
Valeana swallowed, looking at Aegon briefly with pained eyes, and then back at Jace. The corners of her lips tugged upward, twitching as she tried to keep a polite face. 
“Well, I would never wish to disappoint my mother,” she placed her hand in his, and he gently pulled her into his orbit. 
Aegon glowered silently, nostrils flared as his finger curled into fists. Jace gave him a smug look of triumph, the end of his lips turning into an insufferable smirk before returning his baseborn brown eyes onto Valeana. She gave Aegon one last look before she disappeared onto the dance floor. 
“Strong bastard,” Aegon hissed, forgetting he was not alone. 
Catelyn laugh-snorted again, then promptly covered her mouth, eyes wide with realization. “Oh no, I should not have laughed at that.”
Aegon’s mood significantly shifted; his smile broadened as he turned to her. “Oh, but I am glad you did,” he tilted his head and offered her his hand. “May I have your first dance, Lady Cat?”
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CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE SNEAK PEAK He hummed, his eyes glancing down to the floor where her feet were hidden behind the hem of her dress, and then back up.  “I didn’t see you dancing.” She couldn’t help her eyes from narrowing, “You were watching me?” There was a faint smile there, one that she could not decide if she liked or not. Though what he said after did make her toes tingle and her face feel hot.  “Always.” 
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Notes: Oh, where do I begin. You finally get to meet my other babies. If it wasn't obvious already, the heroine for Aegon's Spin Off story has been introduce, along with her brothers and cousins. They party hard at the Arbor, what can I say. I havent decided yet if I'll wait until the end of TPD to post his story yet, but I will warn you guys, that there will be a mia moment of no updates for probably two weeks as I try to work on both of them simultaneously. I've only written the prologue, and I need to make sure I get the timeline right. But that will probably not happen until sometime in November.
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bleach-your-panties · 1 year ago
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💔the financial abuser - kingpin!touya todoroki  x black! wife!reader
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warnings: modern au/no quirks, drug family business, mention of past child abuse (y'all know the story), family illness (not touya or y/n), oral (m! receiving), car sex, pre-marital sex, dacryphilia, degradation, breeding kink, size kink, pregnancy, coercion, controlling/obsessive behavior, stalking, angry outbursts, choking (not in a sexual context), drug use, gaslighting, manipulation, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, mental illness, serious injury/hospitalization. read at your own risk!
☠️: some dialogue/actions inspired by true events.
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💔: banner made by me with canva
💔post themes: ain't about the money  - t.i. ft. young thug
                           soldier - destiny's child
                       throat baby (remix) - 
 brs kash ft. city girls
                           baby by me - 50 cent ft. neyo
                           whatever you like - t.i.
                           what you know - t.i.
                             superman - eminem
                           papers - usher
                    roses - outkast
                           gold digger - kanye west
💔9.7k words!
💔read in dark mode for best experience!
🖤yo. 🖤series. 🖤iida.
—-
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If you ain’t no punk, holler,
“We want prenup!”
“We want prenup!”
Yeah, that’s something that you need to have
‘Cause when she leave yo ass
She gone leave with half
___
You met your husband, Touya, at a hair salon in your neighborhood. 
In the "hood", so to speak. You grew up in an impoverished neighborhood in one of the roughest cities to live in in the nation, with an 80% black population and a violent crime rate 95% higher than the national average.
Although it was dangerous as hell, the living conditions were less than desirable, and you were constantly surrounded by sketchy people, this was your home.
You'd grown up in this city and attended school here from elementary through university. Now at age 26, you're a successful chemical engineer, working as a consultant for the city's power plant. 
Your parents are both deceased unfortunately; your father died in your childhood and your mother passed away after a long battle with breast cancer just after your senior year of university, so as far as family went, you only had your dear aunt, who was getting up in age.
She's your father's sister, having supported you throughout most of your academic life by helping you get back and forth to campus, attending all necessary parental conferences when your mother was too sick to, and finally, attending all of your graduation ceremonies. You are extremely thankful for her.
Present day, all you do is work, pretty much. 
With your work, you usually have to keep your hair pulled back in a tight bun and covered with a protective hair cap. It was always a relief to be able to get your hair done and have your stylist rub her long, acrylic nails against your scalp while she lathered your natural tresses with sweet-smelling shampoo.
The soft ding of the bell hanging over the door alerted you to a newcomer's presence while you sat underneath the dryer reading one of the old Jet magazines that every salon always seemed to keep on hand. 
"Good afternoon, ladies."
You looked up from your magazine and your dark brown eyes fell upon the most handsome man you had ever seen. 
Tall, muscular frame, skin the color of freshly churned milk and hulking arms a collage of black ink. He was no shorter than 6'5'' at the least. You could tell by the way that he had to duck under the door frame to come inside the shop. 
"Heyyy, Touya~" Your eyes moved around, pupils enlarging as you realized that every other woman in the shop had stopped whatever they were doing to greet this man.
Just who is this guy?
He walked further inside the small salon, his small, narrowed, turquoise eyes roaming over each and every feminine face before stopping at yours.
Oh no, he's walking over here!
Your face began to heat up; you hated being put on the spot and this man was just too gorgeous, you might faint! 
He smirked at you and dug his big hands into the pockets of his black joggers.
"What's up, pretty? I think I would remember seeing a face as gorgeous as yours around here. What's your name?" 
Your stylist came over then, smacking her lips at Touya and motioning for you to come over to her chair.
"Leave her alone, Touya. She wants nothing to do with the likes of you. She's a good girl, she's not interested in thugs."
That made your blush worsen and you lowered your head to the tiled floor, hoping that he'd just move on and bother one of the other women.
Touya laughed loudly. He brought his arms up to rest behind his hair, which you now noticed to be a brilliant white, just like freshly fallen snow. 
His big biceps bulged and you could see that they were also covered in tattoos. He even had them all along his neck, trailing upwards to just under his chiseled jawline and then downwards, disappearing into his white V-neck.
"How do you know what she likes, Tisha? And I'm not a thug, I'm a well-respected businessman, I'll have you know."
The entire shop cracked up at that, making your anxiety lessen just as you looked up to further examine this man.
Unfortunately, he caught you looking and bit his lip at you. Usually, the gesture would've made you cringe, but it was different when he did it. It was sexy. 
His lips were a little plump and when he bit them, you could see two glints of silver: a tongue stud and a lip stud.
"Y/n is my name." You said simply. 
He smiled this time and squatted down so you didn't have to crane your neck to look at his face.
"Y/n, huh? Pretty name for a pretty girl."
You almost wanted to roll your eyes, but instead, you smiled.
"Thank you….Touya…"
He nodded slightly. More glints of silver when he made the gesture; he also had his right eyebrow pierced, three stud piercings in his nostril, and multiple silver hoops in each ear.
“God had no business making this man this damn fine.”
A deep chuckle broke you out of your thought process.
"Well, I appreciate that, beautiful. Tisha, don't charge her anything for her hair. I'll pay for it."
Aw, shit, did I say that out loud?! Nice going, Y/n!
"What? No! You don't have to do that, I can pay for myself!" You huffed. You knew this game all too well.
If he paid for your hair, he'd feel like you owed him something. Not a chance.
"Oh, girl hush and let that man pay for you. Keep that $750 in your pocket, shit." Tisha chuckled as she began to install your wig.
Touya handed her the money out of his wallet while grinning. He held his hands up, palms facing you in a gesture of surrender.
“I promise I don’t want anything in return, but maybe you wouldn’t mind grabbing breakfast with me one day? I know this great spot right down the street from the salon.”
You scoffed, now finally rolling your eyes at him.
“That’s still wanting something, pretty boy, even if it’s only a meal.”
Touya shrugged. “So that’s a no, then? Too bad. I won’t keep bothering you, though. See ya around, pretty girl.” He teased with a smug look on his face before turning and walking back out the door of the salon.
A few hours later, Tisha was done with your hair. She handed you a mirror so you could look at yourself.
“Thanks, Tish, it looks amazing!” You dug in your purse for your wallet so you could give her a tip, but she stopped you.
“Girl, what are you doing? Touya already paid me.” Eyebrows scrunched, you pushed the $20 bill into her hand anyway and got up out of the chair before she could protest.
“Just take it. Maybe next time I come I can get a discount on my lash installment.” 
“Girl, you crazy! Get on out of here!” 
You left the shop smiling to yourself. The bell tinkled over your head as you walked out into the bright sunlight. 
Your smile immediately dropped when you walked over to your car and noticed that you had a flat tire.
“Oh no, what the hell?! When did that get there? Aw, man…” 
The offending item that had punctured your tire was a long, rusty nail sticking out the side of it. 
“Dammit, now I’m going to have to call a tow truck.” You sighed and pulled your iPhone out of your purse.
“Need some help, pretty?”
It was Touya - he’s still been here all this time?
He casually leaned up against a smoke-gray Range Rover with black rims. The brake calipers had been spray-painted a deep purple.
“Oh, Touya. There’s a nail in my tire, but it’s fine, I can just call-”
“I can wait with you for the tow truck and then take you home.” He offered. Getting up off the truck, he stalked his way over, taking long strides. In a second, he was standing right next to you, so close that you could smell his expensive cologne.
You didn’t know how to react, just kind of looking up at him with a stuck expression on your face. 
“Uh, you really don’t have to…I could just call someone..”
“Why do that when I’m standing right here?”
A perfectly arched eyebrow raised. “Because I don’t know you? You could be a serial killer.” 
You know now that he’s most likely a drug dealer, like that was any better…but yeah.
Touya just laughed at you and shook his head. 
“Not gonna make it easy for me, huh? I like that. Keep it up, baby doll. I’ll get you sooner or later.” He walked back over to his truck and opened the driver-side door.
“At least come sit and chat with me until the tow truck comes?” You couldn’t continue to resist him, no matter how much you wanted to. Especially when he looked at you with those turquoise eyes.
—-
And that’s how your whirlwind romance began.
—-
Now I ain’t saying she a gold digger
But she ain’t messing with no broke niggas
Now I ain’t saying she a gold digger
But she ain’t messing with no broke niggas
Cutie the bomb, met her at a beauty salon
With a baby Louis Vuitton under her arm 
She said, “I can tell you rock, I can tell by your charm
Far as girls you got a flock
I can tell by your charm and your arm”
But I’m lookin’ for the one, have you seen her?
—-
After that day, you and Touya began somewhat of a friendship.
Whenever you came to get your hair done, he’d somehow always be there and he’d always pay for your hair, nails, and lashes. Turns out that he owned the beauty salon, the diner that he offered to take you out to, and pretty much everything else on that strip.
One day after you got off of work, you were surprised to see his truck out in the parking lot.
He was waiting for you.
“Touya! Funny meeting you here, what’s up?” You put your hands on your hips.
“I want to take you on a date tonight.” 
Your eyes bulged slightly, probably making you look like a fool, but Touya didn’t waver in his proposition. 
"What do you say, pretty? Go out with me?" 
You began weighing all the positives and negatives of going on a date with him. He could have a gaggle of jealous exes just waiting to catch him with another woman and raise hell, or one of his opps that was waiting to catch him slipping so they could blow his head off.
Tough decision, but eventually you folded and agreed.
—-
After your first date, you saw Touya more and more, seemingly everywhere you went.
The grocery store, the mall, restaurants. You even saw him across the street from your dentist's office one day while leaving an appointment.
Despite all of these seemingly random pop-ups, you found yourself undeniably attracted to Touya, which may have clouded your judgment just a tad.
So over the next several weeks, Touya would continue to show up at your job and surprise you with flowers, food from his diner, and lavish gifts.
This is how you would end up kneeling underneath the dashboard in Touya's Range in the parking lot of the industrial plant, hours after your shift had ended.
His black sweatpants were pulled down his thick, muscled thighs and pooled around his ankles while you struggled to take his huge cock into your mouth.
He regarded you with those cool, turquoise eyes, one large hand planted firmly on the top of your head as he guided you up and down on his hard shaft.
"Just like that, pretty. Such a perfect, slutty mouth. Yeah, you like being slutted out outside of your job? Not the perfect, innocent little scholar right now, are you?" 
You hummed around his dick, saliva spilling from the corners of your mouth while you breathed steadily through your nose. 
Touya's degradation never failed to turn you on, but sometimes you felt like he was just being mean intentionally.
His hands pressed down on your head harder, forcing you to take him further down your aching throat. Once he started, Touya wouldn't let up until he fucked your throat raw and tears streamed down your beautiful face, ruining your expensive makeup.  
He loved to see you cry.
"There you go, baby. That's my good girl. Take my cock like only you can." 
You moaned around him as best you could, but your jaw was aching and you felt like you'd pass out from lack of oxygen any moment now.
Suddenly, you were being pulled off of him by the roots of your hair. Touya dragged you over the center console into the backseat with you sputtering and trying to catch your breath.
"Down." He ordered and you immediately obeyed, getting on your hands and knees.
He clambered over you clumsily, his height preventing him from being able to get into the exact position that he wanted, but this would have to do.
"Arch." 
Tattooed hands came down to hold your lower hips as soon as you arched your back.
You were already wet from sucking him off, but due to the sheer size of Touya's dick, it wouldn't be enough.
Hiking one foot up, he removed one hand to guide his dick into your hole. You immediately felt the burn. 
"TOUYA! It's too much…" You moaned with your head turned slightly to the side to look over your shoulder at him.
"Not too much, baby. Never too much for you, my sweet girl. Take me, baby. Take my big fucking dick in your tiny little hole. I know you can do it."
Your freshly done acrylics scraped against the car door while Touya grabbed your expensive bundles up in one hand and forced your head completely flat on the floor with the other.
His pace was hard and rough, but he knew you were loving everything that he was giving you judging by your moans.
"Shit, pussy's so good baby, sucking me in so nice…fuuuccck!"
Of all of the women that he's fucked, you were the only one that had been able to take all of him without passing out.
It was a shock to you as well, how you hadn't passed out already from Touya's deep stroking. No doubt his fat tip was hitting your cervix; you could feel him in your damn stomach.
"Touya, I'm going to cum!" Your words were muffled, but he could just make out what you were trying to say and feel you clenching around him.
His eyes watched your ass move in waves as he pounded into you with everything he had, no doubt making the entire car shake from the sheer force of his thrusts.
“Come on, cum on this dick, baby. Make a mess on me, baby doll,” He cooed softly, leaning over you to press you against the floor as he rolled his hips into you.
"TOUYA!"
"Yes, scream my name, girl! SHIT!"
—-
The next thing you knew, you were waking up in the front of a large mansion with a high, wrought-iron gate around it. It was surrounded by acres of land, all to itself off in the countryside. A soft, fleece blanket covered your naked body.
"Where are we? Is this your house?"
"Fucked you so good you lost your memory, baby, but yes, this is my house." 
"Why'd you bring me here?" 
"Why wouldn't I? Why, you'd rather me fuck your brains out and just leave you passed out, only to wake up alone in a fucking parking lot in the dark? Come on, Y/n." You could see him roll his eyes through the rearview mirror.
Remaining silent, you just hugged the blanket tighter around your shoulders.
"So where do we go from here, Touya? What's next for us?" 
He hit a button and the doors unlocked. Touya came around to open your door and then scooped you up into his strong arms, holding you close to his chest.
"I brought you here in hopes that you'd agree to be my girlfriend."
"What if I say no?"
"Then I have to kill you."
"WHAT!?"
"I'm just playing, girl. Damn. So will you? Will you be my baby?"
—-
Touya and you began dating that night, and not even six months later, he asked you to marry him.
And you said yes.
Now, you believed that you were in love with Touya. He treated you like a princess and showered you with expensive gifts: jewelry, cars, designer clothes, shoes, and bags. Whatever your heart desired. Not to mention he was sweet, attentive, caring, loving, and amazing in bed.
Little did you know that Touya had another side to him.
—-
Stacks on deck, patron on ice
And we could pop bottles all night, and, 
Baby, you could have whatever you like
I said you could have whatever you like, yeah
Late-night sex, so wet, it's so tight
I gas up the jet for you tonight 
And baby you can go wherever you like
I said you can go wherever you like, yeah
—-
While you were planning your wedding, many of your friends and family members came to you with concerns about your fiance. Including your beloved aunt.
“That boy is no good, Y/n. I’m telling you. Just look into those cold, soulless eyes of his. That boy is not right in the head.” She would rant as you sat on her living room couch with wedding books opened up all around you. 
"Please, Auntie. Touya is a good guy. Sure, he's in the streets, but he'd never hurt me." 
"You don't sound too sure of yourself." 
Rolling your eyes, you had heard enough of the negativity. 
Gathering up the books and magazines, you threw them into your new Louis Vuitton tote bag and pulled it onto your shoulder. 
"I have to go, Auntie, or I'll be late for my dress fitting. I love you." You leaned down to give her a hug and kiss on the jaw. 
"I love you, too, baby. Just please think about what I've been saying before you rush into this marriage, alright?" 
"Alright, I hear you. I'm gone."
You stepped out of her house and closed the screen door behind you. Your black BMW M3 with the custom purple wheels sat pretty in the driveway. Touya had it custom-painted for you, said that everyone needs to know that you're his woman.
As you were backing out of the driveway, you heard your phone vibrating in your bag. 
🖤🫶🏾Husband💜 would like to FaceTime…
You declined the request and hooked your phone up to the car mount, immediately calling him back on the phone.
"What the fuck, Y/n? Why are you declining my calls? Where the hell are you at? I've been calling you all damn day!" He barked through the receiver, making you cringe.
"I-I just got in the car, I'm leaving Auntie's house, on the way home now…" 
You could almost hear him rolling his eyes on the other end.
"Yeah, and what did she want now? Still bitching about you marrying me?" He scoffed.
"Touya, stop that. She's only concerned about me, that's all."
"Yeah, whatever you say, Y/n. I know that your whole fucking family despises me, not that I give a fuck, though. I'm marrying you, not any of them."                
"That's true, Touya, but it would be better if you at least tried to get along with them."
"Well, maybe they should stop judging a book by its cover and try to get along with me since I'm about to be your husband."
"I don't think that's how it works, but okay, Touya. I'll be pulling up in a little bit."
"Are you trying to rush me off the phone? I called because I want to see you before I leave tonight. Gotta fly to Tijuana for business."
Of course, 'for business' meant, to pick up a "shipment".
—-
Ayy, don't you know I got kis by the three
When I chirp, shawty chirp back
Louie knapsack where I'm holding all the work at
What you know about that? 
What you know about that? 
What you know about that? 
I know all about that
—-
"And by 'see me', you mean get your dick wet. I have wedding stuff to do, baby. I have to fly to Paris to pick up my dress and how am I supposed to do that if you're taking the jet?" You complained. 
"Just send your assistant to get it. I need you here to take care of me, baby doll, just like how I take care of you. Come on, now."
You wanted to retort that you needed to be there to try it on, but there was no arguing with Touya, especially when he wanted sex.
"Okay, I'm almost there. Tell the guards to open the gate."
—-
"Ohh shit, Touya, baby, give me that dick~"
"Yeah baby, you like that?" 
And that's how the two of you went along for the rest of the night, Touya putting you in all different types of positions, beating your shit in.
He was always rough, pulling your hair and smacking your ass until it was raw and red.
He made sure to leave marks all over your neck and titties as well, marring your brown skin so that whenever any man looked at you, they'd KNOW that you were getting dicked down by a real motherfucking king.
"God Y/n, how do you keep this shit so tight? I'm gonna bust my load in you, fuck around, and get you pregnant tonight, girl."
"Mmm, if we don't stop now you're going to miss your flight."
"Fuck it," He chuckled, "I'll call Shoto to handle it." 
Shoto, his younger brother who'd just finished college a semester ago. Touya had taken him underneath his wing to train him to be next in line for the family business.
His other siblings, Natsuo and Fuyumi, wanted nothing to do with this life and just worked everyday blue-collar jobs.
"Here, get on top of me. Ride this dick while I make the call."
You sighed but complied nonetheless and crawled up onto his lap as he reclined against the head of your shared California king bed.
"Hello?" You heard Shoto's bland, emotionless voice come over the receiver.
"Hey Sho, I need you to go handle that for me. Jet's already loaded and ready to go."
"What? Why can't you do it?" 
"Because I told you to do it and I'm the boss."
"Yeah whatever, you're probably too busy fucking. Hey Y/n." He snickered, causing your cheeks to heat up. He knew his older brother too well.
Touya hung up on him and tossed the phone to the side, grabbing your hips and slamming you down onto his thick cock.
"You gonna let me get you pregnant, huh, baby? Gonna let me breed this little cunt, stuff you nice and full, and make you fat with my seed?" 
You weren't quite sure that you were ready to have a child, but you were starting to get up in age and you and Touya are getting married, so what's the harm? You nodded.
"Yes, Touya. I love you. Make me a mommy."
—-
Have a baby by me, baby, be a millionaire 
Have a baby by me, baby, be a millionaire
Have a baby by me, baby, be a millionaire
Be a millionaire, be a millionaire, b-be a millionaire  
I don't play no games (I don't play no games)
So when I'm in that thang (when I'm in that thang)
Come see what I mean (see what I mean)
See what I mean, see what I mean, oh
I said lil mama put me on (baby, put me on)
Bet I'll have you gone (bet I'll have you gone)
Come see what I mean, see what I mean
See what I mean (see what I mean)
New music, new mood, new position 
New erotic sounds, it's going down, now listen
I can hear your heartbeat, you're sweating
I could paint a perfect picture 
I get deeper and deeper, I told ya I'd get ya
I'd work that murk that, just the way you like it, baby
Turn a quickie into an all-nighter maybe
Yo, I need you to be what I need, more than liquor and weed
I need you to maybe give me a seed
I need you to give me reason to breathe
I need you
—-
Time Skip, Wedding Day
"Are you sure that you want to do this?" Fuyumi asked you while she was putting your veil in your hair.
You only giggled softly, rubbing a hand over your small baby bump.
"I think it's a little too late to back out now, Fuyumi." She shook her head, making her white and red curls bounce.
"It's never too late to change your mind. You're not his wife, yet. Y/n, I love my brother with all of my heart, but honestly, you deserve so much better than him."
It was hurtful to hear, but you weren't shocked by the young woman's words.
Natsuo and Fuyumi were like your family; they also didn't think that you should marry Touya.
"I'm pregnant with his child, Fuyu, and I don't want to be a single mother. I love Touya with all my heart as well, and whatever he went through in the past, we can get through it together. I'll be there for him, til death do us part."
Fuyumi just let out a long sigh and tried to put on a smile.
"I can't say I didn't try, but okay. If this is what will really make you happy. Just please take care of yourself and the baby, no matter what. Protect yourself."
She handed you your bouquet just as the wedding music began playing. 
"I'll see you at the altar."
She left, leaving you alone. You peeked out the door and saw the flower girls and ring bearers go down the aisle. 
Taking a deep breath, you exhaled and tightened your hands around your flowers.
"Hey, beautiful."
Your head whipped around so fast you almost gave yourself whiplash.
It was Touya, standing there in his all-white suit with a purple silk dress shirt opened up to show off his tattooed chest. 
"Touya!? What are you doing here, you're supposed to be at the altar!"
"Hmm, the wedding can't start without us, baby. I just wanted to give you something really quick."
He reached into the breast pocket of the suit jacket and pulled out a folded piece of paper and a pen.
You watched him carefully.
"What is this?"
"A prenup."
"A what? Touya, I'm not signing a prenup minutes before our wedding! Why are you just bringing this to me now?"
He furrowed his white eyebrows, not liking the tone you were taking with him.
"I'm sorry, but who do you think you're talking to, Y/n? You should know not to ever raise your voice at me. Not even my own mother yells at me, baby doll, and you're damn sure not about to start. Now sign the goddamn prenup or I'm calling all this shit off." 
No way! He wouldn't actually call the wedding off, would he? Not after all of your hard work, not after everything you'd been through in the past couple of months.
Your dear aunt had been diagnosed with coronary artery disease a few months ago and hadn't been doing too well. She'd been in and out of the hospital frequently and even had to leave her job because of it.
You begged Touya to hire an in-home nurse to care for her and, after much disagreement, he finally let you.
Why would he do this to you now? Moments before your special day? 
With your lower lip wobbling and tears beginning to spill out of your eyes, you took the paper with a shaky hand and signed your signature on the line, initialing where it directed you to.
Touya chuckled darkly once you were done and took it back from you, stuffing it into his pocket.
Why would he make you sign a prenup? You didn't know much about this type of stuff, but usually, prenups weren't good.
However, you couldn't fathom losing Touya or your fairytale life. You were finally getting everything that you ever wanted.
A family.
"Hey, don't cry, baby doll. You know I'll always take care of you, right?"
He moved in to kiss you, his hand covering your bump and rubbing it softly. With his pinky, he swiped the tears from under your eyes, careful not to smudge your face makeup.
You nodded slowly and he smiled at you. 
"I love you, Y/n." 
With that, he left the room.
Five Years Later 
Being married to Touya was not at all how you expected it to be.
After quitting your job and becoming a full-time housewife, your life seemed to go into a downward spiral.
While you were dating, you’d found out that Touya and his siblings had grown up in an abusive household where his father beat him, his siblings, and their mother. His mother had had a hard time coping with what she'd been through, so the four siblings had agreed to have her committed to a mental health care facility.
During their childhood, in a fit of psychosis, their mother threw a pot of boiling water on Shoto, disfiguring the left side of his face. An ugly, red-marred patch of skin now covered the once-perfect porcelain. 
After that incident, Touya left home and never looked back. 
He talked very little about his father, so what you did know, you had to find out from Fuyumi, who still maintained limited contact with their father. Neither Natsuo nor Shoto talked about the man. 
Many times, you had tried to persuade Touya to get therapy in order to deal with his past traumas, but he never listened. If anything, he would become completely enraged whenever you would broach the subject.
It also didn't help that Touya was now even more deeply involved in the drug lifestyle. 
At first, it didn't bother you as much as it should have, but as time went on things just got worse and worse.
Your son, Takuya, was now five years old and you really didn't want him exposed to the people and dealings that Touya was involved in.
Takuya would ask you many questions:
Mommy, why is Daddy never home?
Who are these strange people in our house?
Why can't my friends come over to spend the night?
Why does Daddy have flour underneath his nose?
Yes.
Touya had been abusing cocaine ever since your third year of marriage.
He said that it helped ease his mind. Made him forget the past. 
A knock came on his office door, causing the turquoise-eyed man to look up at it.
"What, Y/n?" He asked in irritation once he looked up and saw you standing there, just staring at him.
"Are you seriously getting high in the middle of the day?"
Spread out over his desktop were multiple, identical lines of freshly chopped cocaine. With a rolled-up hundred-dollar bill, Touya closed off one of his nostrils while he used the bill to snort the white powder into the other.
He did it effortlessly, almost elegantly. 
"Touya, really? What if Takuya ever walked in and saw you doing this shit? You know he's getting older now, and he's started asking me questions about your…habit."
Touya didn’t seem deterred; better yet, he most likely hadn’t heard a word that you’d said as he focused on the feeling of the drug entering his system.
“Did you fucking need something, Y/n? If not, then kindly get the fuck out. I’m busy.”
You gave him an incredulous look but bit your tongue and nodded.
“I need you to sign the check for Takuya’s school tuition so I can mail it off today.”
Touya sucked his teeth and sniffled. With the back of his tattooed hand, he wiped his nose roughly.
“Of course, that’s what you always need. Money. “
With a soft sigh, you prepared yourself for one of his rants. On top of abusing drugs, Touya had been diagnosed with, post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative identity disorder, and bipolar disorder. 
You’d seen him dissociate firsthand, especially when he was high. You figured that the alternate personality that he’d created stemmed from his traumatic childhood. This persona’s name was Dabi, and Dabi was not nice by any means. He was awful, much worse than normal, agitated Touya.
If it wasn’t for you insisting on having genetic testing done while you were pregnant, you’d have never found out what mental ailments your husband had been suffering from. 
“Well…if you hadn’t taken my name off of all the accounts, I could have done it myself and not have to disturb you while you’re taking care of business.” You finally snipped. You’d had enough of Touya’s drug abuse, verbal abuse, and emotional abuse.
You had gotten sick of him always taunting you, downplaying you, and making you feel as if you were less of a person because you had left your job, your family, and everything that you knew, in order to cling to him and become his wife.
He made you feel low, lower than the earth beneath your feet, and you had had enough of him.
To pour even more salt into your stinking, infected wounds, Touya treated you like a child. 
You had an allowance, you had to call and check in with him anytime you left the house, and he didn’t let you go anywhere without him or one of his guards. 
It hadn’t always been like this. No, this behavior only began once you attempted to leave him the first time.
You’d tried to leave Touya many times over the past five years, but your efforts were always in vain. No matter what you did or where you tried to go, he would always find you and bring you back, literally kicking and screaming. After a while, you just decided to give up, telling yourself that you’d never be able to get away from him.
—-
Mmmm
You high, baby? (Yeah)
Yeah? (Hahaha, talk to me)
You want me to tell you something? (Uh huh)
I know what you want to hear 
—-
The veins in his neck bulged and he turned on you, turquoise eyes flashing with lightning.
“Did you just talk back to me?”
The blood froze in your veins as Touya stood up, calmly pushing his desk chair back. The wheels screeched eerily across the wooden floor. Touya stomped towards you like a panther, waiting to attack and kill its prey.
“T-Touya- I…”
One hand was all it took to constrict your breathing. Touya held you up like a doll, the muscles in his arm barely flexing as he slammed you against the wooden double doors of the office entrance, making them rattle violently. Your little legs thrashed as you moved your body, attempting to get Touya off of you, to no avail.
“Bitch, how dare you disrespect me, after all I’ve done for you. I took you out of that shitty neighborhood you were living in, took care of you and that fucking brat, took care of your whole fucking family despite them cursing the very ground that I walk on. This is how you repay me? Flapping your fucking lips at me? HUH?!?!”
He yelled directly in your face, making you squint your eyes as spit flew from his lips. His face was so close to yours that you could see up his nostrils, see the white residue from the hit he’d just taken.
If he didn’t let you down soon, you’d pass out. Touya soon realized this, and he let you go, let your body drop to the ground with a ‘thud’ while he stepped back and regarded you without a smidgen of concern.
Your hands flew to your throat as you coughed violently. Your chest burned as you tried to regain the precious oxygen that your lungs had been deprived of for far too long.
—-
You know you want me, baby
You know I want you, too
They call me Superman
I'm here to rescue you 
I wanna save you, girl
Come be in Shady's world
(Ooo, boy, you drive me crazy)
Bitch, you make me hurl
—-
"You act like…," you wheezed, then halted to take in a few more deep breaths, "you act like I wasn't somebody before I met you. Like I wasn't on my own, living independently and happily before you came along and messed it all up!"
He must have found your lamentation amusing, because he chuckled, deep in his chest.
"Oh Y/n…when have you ever been independent? Your whole life you've always depended on someone. Your aunt, your family, your friends, and then me. You think you're so special, because what, you went to school and got a degree?"
Said degree was displayed on the back wall of his office. He'd let you hang it there after buying an expensive, mahogany wooden frame lined in real 24k gold for it. A gift for your first year wedding anniversary.
Now the object seemed to offend Touya. He made a beeline for it and snatched it off the back wall before sending it hurling across the room, narrowly missing you before it went crashing against the wall next to the door and shattering.
You whimpered in fear as he began walking back over to you. 
Kneeling down so that he was eye-level with you, much like he'd done at your first meeting in the salon, he glared at you with eyes colder than Antarctica. 
"How's that degree working for you now, Y/n? You're nothing more than a stupid slut willing to open her legs for the first man that showed her any shred of attention. You're pathetic, and I can't stand the fucking sight of you." He said lowly, the baritone of his voice rumbling in your ears.
You buried your head in your hands, the tears flowing freely down your firearms as you tried to shield yourself from him, from his rage. His hatred.
It wasn't like Touya had never yelled at you before or threw fits when he was high, but this was the first time in five years that he'd ever put his hands on you.
And it would be the last. 
"That's it, Touya! I've had enough! You're impossible and I'm finished dealing with you and your issues. I'm leaving for good this time."
Touya laughed at you again. He just kept laughing for a long time.
"That's really funny. Have fun trying to leave me with no money and nowhere to go. You'll be back. You always come back, Y/n, because you can't survive without me."
Your tear-soaked face curled up in disgust; you couldn't believe what this man was saying to you right now.
"Since you're so adamant on leaving though, you can go ahead and get the fuck out." 
"Pardon?" 
He stood to full height again.
"Did I stutter? Get the fuck out of my house, right now, Y/n." 
"No! We're married, which makes this my house, too! You can't just put me out!"
He must have thought that you still weren't getting enough oxygen to your brain, because Touya grabbed you by the arms and hoisted you up.
You kicked, screamed, and clawed at him all the way, almost causing him to drop you a few times, but finally he made it to the large ornate doors leading to the outside of the estate.
"NO! TOUYA, NO! NO!" 
—-
They call me Superman
Leap tall hoes in a single bound
I'm single now
Got no ring on this finger now
I'll never let another chick bring me down
In a relationship? Save it, bitch
Babysit? You make me sick
Superman ain't saving shit 
Girl, you can jump on Shady's dick
—-
Thank goodness Takuya was at school and not here to witness the scene of his father throwing his mother out of her own house.
"I hate you, Touya! You hear me?! I HATE YOU! You won't get away with this!" 
Was the last thing the snow-haired man heard before he slammed the door in your face. You heard all of the locks and the deadbolt click.
With fury, you kicked at the closed door with all your might.
You were kicked out now, with nothing. Not your purse, wallet, clothes, phone, or anything. Only your Apple watch on your wrist, which you guessed might be a bit of help.
Looking down at it, you noticed that it was charged to 75%, which was good. You'd have time to get to a charger. 
With an indignant huff, you rushed down the many stairs leading from the house and into the driveway where your car was parked.
It would be a dumb idea to get in and try to drive it, because Touya more likely than not had a tracker installed into it. However, you had an idea.
—-
Don't put out, I'll put you out 
Won't get out, I'll push you out
Puss blew out, popping shit
Wouldn't piss on fire to put you out
—-
See, though you had been quite gullible the past five years, believing that your sham of a marriage was pure and true, and that your bastard of a husband was your Prince Charming, you were still a college-educated woman and had plenty of good sense to use.
When Touya started getting high every other day, you began stealing his money and putting it away when he wasn't looking.
Small amounts here and there that you passed off with simple excuses that Touya found to be believable. No way his dumb little housewife would ever think to steal from him.
How wrong he was.
You had accumulated a good amount over the last three years, but when you first tried to leave Touya, he became suspicious of you, thus limiting your access to the money by taking your name off the accounts and giving you a weekly allowance. 
How stupid of him.
You took a portion of that money and stored it away every month, in case you ever needed it. In case you finally got the courage to leave Touya and never look back.
The day had finally come.
Pulling up to your sister-in-law's house, you waited for her to come to the door. Looking down at your Gucci slides, you felt embarrassed about the situation that had just occurred. 
"Y/n! What are you doing here? What's happened?" 
With the look on your face, she immediately knew that something terrible had happened and that her elder brother was more than likely the cause of it. 
She moved aside so you could come inside. You sat on her couch and put your hands in your lap.
After swallowing down the lump in your throat, you began to speak.
"Touya…he, um, he locked me out of the house."
"HE WHAT?!"
You had to cover your ears slightly from the sheer volume of her exasperated voice.
"Yeah. We got into an argument and he tossed me out onto my ass like Jazz from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Fuyumi didn't laugh at your joke; instead, she gave you a look of sympathy. 
"Y/n…I'm sorry you had to go through that…" Her voice began to crack and you gave her a questioning gaze.
"Was he…?" She couldn't even finish the question. 
You immediately understood and nodded.
"Yes. He was high." 
"And where was Takuya?"
"He's at school."
A sigh of relief from the white-haired woman. "Thank the heavens."
Fuyumi moved from her spot on the opposite couch to come over and give you a tight hug. You sank into her warm embrace and hugged her back, more tears bubbling up as feelings of shame, stupidity, and anger came to the surface. 
"It's okay, Y/n. It's all going to be okay. I feel like this is my fault. I should have tried harder to get you to leave Touya. I should have-"
You stopped her from talking by pulling away from the hug and giving her a small glare.
"Don't you dare try to blame yourself for his actions. He's a grown ass man, yet he acts like a child. Don't worry, Fuyumi. This time I'm done with him for good. It's time for me to move along in my life with my child and leave Touya's miserable ass behind. I tried everything to help him and all he did was treat me like shit for five years."
Fuyumi was a bit stunned to hear you speak with so much initiative, but she nodded, nonetheless.
"If you need anything, anything at all, don't hesitate to call me or Natsu. We want what's best for you and Takuya. Always." 
—-
After talking with Fuyumi for a little while longer, she ended up calling Natsuo over, who works as a mechanic.
With a little trial and error, he managed to remove the tracker from your car. Touya had hidden it meticulously, but he was no match for Natsuo's years of experience with machinery.
You finally bid your brother-in-law and sister-in-law goodbye so you could go and speak to your lawyer before picking up Takuya from school.
—-
I can't get to work on time
Can't believe the words to him I just said
Who the hell argue and fight 
Like dogs at six in the morning?
I know it's gonna be some more shit tonight (oooh) 
Our pastor's calling, telling me I done went too far, 
And I'm sitting round town and my friends can't recognize me
Cause I took a chance on love 
It's like, I'm dying (ooo dying)
For you, I gave my heart
And turned my back against the world
Because I was your girl, girl, girl
I done damn near lost my mama
I done been through so much drama
I done turned into the woman I never thought I'd be
I'm ready to sign them papers, papers 
—-
"I'm sorry, Mrs. Todoroki, but the prenup that you signed is very much valid. According to this, he really doesn't have to give you anything."
You blew out a frustrated breath. How could you have been such a fool? If Touya wanted to call the wedding off because you wouldn't sign, you should have just let him. 
It would have saved you a world of heartache and headache, that's for sure. 
"So, there's absolutely nothing that I can do?" You asked the well-dressed man in front of you. 
You fiddled with the rose gold, 5-carat diamond aquamarine pear-shaped ring set on your left ring finger. 
“What about our son? Did he say anything about providing for him?”
The brunette man pushed his glasses from the bridge of his nose up to his eyes. 
“Despite his trying to implement a clause in which he wouldn’t have to pay child support since the child was conceived outside of the marriage, as the child’s biological father he’s still legally responsible for providing for Takuya. Though he could contest his paternity and ask for a DNA test.” He set the paper on the desk and looked at you.
“That slimy bastard…he did everything in his power to make sure that I’d never try to leave him. He’s sick….”
“Again, I’m very sorry, Mrs. Todoroki. I wish that there was more that I could tell you.”
“I just can’t believe this…Touya had all of this planned from the very start. He came to me in a moment where he knew I couldn’t refuse him. He knew that I needed to lean on him at that time and he took advantage of me.”
“What do you mean by 'took advantage of you'?” The man in front of you sat up straighter in his chair, slightly leaning his body towards you.
“Well, I never expected that Touya would ask me to sign a prenup. He never made it a priority to discuss how we’d do finances; he just always said that he’d take care of me. Which is why it was such a shock that he made me sign the prenup minutes before I was about to walk down the aisle to marry him.”
“He asked you to sign a prenup minutes before your wedding? He coerced you and didn’t even give you time to seek your own legal consultation. I’m glad you told me this, Mrs. Todoroki; this changes everything.” 
Could this be it? Could this finally be your way out of this marriage?
“And that’s not all! I was pregnant with Takuya at the time and my hormones were all over the place. My aunt…she’d been very sick as well, and it was just an overall bad time for me. I w-wasn’t thinking straight…I-I just…I just wanted someone to be there for me. I didn’t want Touya to call off the wedding.” 
You cursed yourself for crying over this again, but speaking about it out in the open really made you realize how badly Touya had manipulated you. From the very beginning of the relationship he tried to break you down and make you weak for him, and you let him. Your lawyer handed you some tissue from the box on the desk.
No more weakness. No more vulnerability. It was time to be strong; you had a child to raise and he needed his mother.
It was time to fight for what was rightfully owed to both of you.
“Coercion and signature under duress; oh, he’s done for. I’ll make some calls to get this in front of the judge as soon as possible. Don’t worry, Mrs. Todoroki, I’ll handle everything from here.”
—-
You left the law office with a massive weight lifted off of your heart. 
Takuya's private school was only a few minutes away if you took the interstate, so, after picking him up, you'd probably just go back to Fuyumi's house for the night.
"God, I hate this bend in the road, it makes me feel like I'm going to fall off into a ditch." You grimaced while holding the steering wheel carefully.
When you were almost around the corner, a black SUV flew past you at top speed and caused your car to lose control and spin in circles several times before crashing into oncoming traffic. 
—-
You had to have blacked out from the impact - were you dead? 
No, your hearing was still intact. You could hear something in the distance: footsteps.
Your head was bent at an odd angle and you could feel the blood dripping down your forehead.
"Well, would you look at my little broken doll, all bent out of shape. It's a miracle you aren't dead, huh? That was a nasty accident you had."
With you not being able to turn your neck to the sound of his voice, Touya had to step into your line of sight. He looked down into your eyes, his own turquoise ones shining with mirth. They seemed darker, more sinister.
Then it dawned on you. 
This wasn't Touya.
It was Dabi.
"W-w-what's wrong…with you…? You're…. you're insane…"
That was the final thing you said before slipping into unconsciousness.
—-
Dabi just watched your unmoving form with an evil grin plastered across his face. He reached into his pocket, pulled out a pack of cigarettes, and lit one.
With his free hand, he reached out to stroke your face while his eyes glowed.
"I know you want, me baby. I think I want you, too. I'm here to save you, girl. Come be in Shady's world.  I wanna grow together, let's let our love unfurl. You know you want me, baby. You know I want you, too. They call me Superman, I'm here to rescue you."
With a flick of his wrist, he threw the cigarette down and the entire car caught on fire.
—-
You want what you can't have
Ooo, girl, that's too damn bad
Don't touch what you can't grab
End up with two back hands
Girl you just blew your chance 
Don't mean to ruin your plans
—-
 911, what's your emergency?
"Yes, my wife has been in a terrible car accident! Her car caught on fire and she was trapped inside. I-I pulled her out, but she's unconscious and I think her neck might be broken!
Okay sir, I'm going to need you to get her to a safe location and wait for help to arrive. Avoid moving her anymore and try to keep her neck supported.
"O-okay."
—-
Three Months Later
You ended up with three severed vertebrae in your neck. The doctors still don't know how you didn't end up paralyzed or dead, but at this point it must have just been a miracle from God.
Touya brought you to the hospital under the guise of the distraught husband and no one seemed to suspect anything.
Except for Natsuo, Fuyumi, and your lawyers.
Your family was just grateful that you were alive and didn't think to question how the accident may have occurred, though Touya didn't get away completely scot-free.
Your lawyer was the number one accusatory figure when your divorce case went to court. He argued that Touya had been following you, tracking your phone, and was angry that you were finally filing for divorce from him.
That you were going to actually leave him this time.
Touya had an amazing defense lawyer that continued to play him up as the distraught husband; Touya knew what he was doing when he decided to stay at the scene of the accident and "help" you. Your other lawyers and Touya's went toe to toe in the courtroom for days.
— 
Caroline, Caroline
See Caroline, all the guys would say
She's mighty fine, mighty fine
But mighty fine only got you somewhere half the time 
And the other half either got you
Cussed out or coming up short
—-
The jury was at a deadlock.
It wasn't an easy fight. More days in the courtroom with you sitting there in a neck brace, your body bandaged beneath your clothes from the burns you sustained in the fire.
A miracle that you were even alive. 
Finally, after two weeks of court, Touya was convicted of attempted murder.
His defense lawyer tried to go for an insanity plea which was supported by him staying at the accident scene and bringing you to the hospital afterwards.
The prosecutor argued that Touya, though aware of his mental illness, never sought the proper help and continued to mentally and emotionally torture and abuse his wife.
These claims were supported by Natsuo and Fuyumi, who both agreed to testify on your behalf since you couldn't speak up for yourself due to spousal privilege. 
More deliberation, more waiting.
At last, there was a breakthrough.
The insanity plea fell through and Touya finally decided to just plead guilty.
—-
Regardless, we don't want to get involved with all them lawyers
And judges, just to hold grudges in the courtroom
I wanna see your support bra, not support you 
—-
He was called to the witness stand, where he told all the grueling, gritty details of the past five years of your marriage. As much as he didn't want to let you go, he just couldn't bring himself to drag this battle out any farther. After hearing his testimony, the jury found him guilty and he was sentenced to fifteen years to life in prison.
So now, here you are, sitting in front of the man that you once loved with all of your heart.
Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, wrists and ankles shackled, Touya regarded you with a downtrodden expression. 
"Y/n… I'm sorry for everything that I put you through. I just want you to know one thing: I'll always love you and my son." 
With a dry chuckle, you shook your head.
"I don't think you know the meaning of the word love, Touya." 
You pushed the divorce papers with your wedding rings situated on top of them towards him and nodded up at the guard standing behind him.
The elder man unlocked Touya's wrist cuffs so the inmate could sign his name where required. He didn't even read over it.
The shackles went back on immediately, and, with one last look, the guard escorted Touya out of the room and back to his cell. 
—-
The sunshine was bright on your face as you walked out of the prison. A funny thought crossed your mind and caused you to giggle out loud.
For years, you'd felt like a prisoner under Touya's watchful gaze.
Oh how the tables have turned.
—-
I know you like to think your shit don't stank 
But lean a little bit closer, see
Roses really smell like booo-booo-ooo
Yeah, roses really smell like booo-booo-ooo
a/n: i feel like i was starting to drag this out, so I just had to hurry up and end it 💀 i still think it came out pretty good though! i had to do a lot of research for the legal part and i still don't think it's all correct, but oh well! i ain't no damn lawyer/judge!😂 
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admistedenslush · 1 year ago
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The Silent Sister - Aegon Targaryen/Reader - Chapter One
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Summary: Cast away in disgrace, your family dispatches you to King's Landing, condemned to join the female clergy of the Faith of the Seven.
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In the dead of night you were still awake, haunted by your dreams you couldn’t bare to fall asleep. Your skin is inflamed red by your constant itching caused by the cloth of your garments. In your grim welcoming in King’s Landing, the head of the division, an elderly crow of a woman, told you to rid yourself of your pretty silks.
“The frocks shall not be pleasant nor beautiful, girl. You shall not be comfortable in your own flesh. Nothing is pleasant about serving the stranger. You shall take your oath of chastity and silence, and then death shall be your companion.”
With a hazy smile, you thought about your first encounter with the woman.
Upon your arrival, you had the initial apprehension that the first thing you would face would be the severing of your tongue. However, much to your relief, it turns out that this notion was an unfounded rumor. As you reminisce, you realize that quite some time has passed since that moment in question. It feels like a distant memory, locked away in the annals of your mind, reminding you of how much has changed since then. Your hand slipped into your wool cap and you stroked your hair.
They cut a full mop of hair to sit above your shoulders.
“Long tresses are a privilege for ladies and princesses,” you whisper to yourself to calm your nerves.
Almost falling asleep, you hear isolated footsteps accompanied by occasional giggles. With your heart pounding, you get up immediately. When was the last time you heard the sound of joy? Surely, it couldn't be one of your fellow sisters because as you look around, everyone is still fast asleep. Slowly, you got up, not thinking of putting on your respectful clothes. In the depths of the Sept, your eyes scanned the area, seeking the origin of the commotion. A disheveled man stood before you, his hood partially concealing his features. Even in the dimness, his renowned glossy silver hair caught your attention. As you gazed upward, your heart skipped a beat. It was unmistakably a prince; though momentarily uncertain which one, both his eyes indicated he must be the elder brother. With each step he took towards you, you felt an overwhelming urge to cry out. His unsteady footsteps revealed his inebriated state, his presence looming right before me.
“Who are you?” he boisterously proclaimed with a swollen chest and held breath. Horror filled your expression, but he exhaled with a jovial laugh. Like a playful child, he covered his eyes with his hands, peeking at me between his fingers, and gleefully announced, "I'm Aegon.”
Following a tense pause, he pouted and reiterated, “Aegon, the second to bear the name,” punctuating his statement with a giggle. You bowed respectfully, attempting to adjust your hair beneath your cap.
“You are quite lovely,” he remarked, swatting your cap away. With a surprising force, he shoved you against the cool stone wall, causing a sharp ache in your back. Aegon scrutinized your attire, his eyes nearly bulging out of his skull.
“You can't be,” he declared incredulously. Aegon's eyes glistened with a hungry desire as he whispered, “You're a Silent Sister, Gods.” His smile resembled that of a mischievous child who yearned to indulge in forbidden actions. With a sly grin, he extended two fingers towards your lips, opening them and swirling his digits within your mouth. Shocked and taken aback, you found yourself paralyzed, unsure of how to react to this unusual intrusion. A realization hit you, and without thinking, you instinctively bit down on his finger. Aegon let out a groan, his expression shifting from curiosity to mild pain. The prince asserted his dominance once again, pushing you backward with determination.
“It's not as if you can say no, even if you wish to. But deep down, I know you do,” he sneered. In response, you fought back, slapping him across the face. The color in his cheeks deepened, turning rosy. With his signature pout, he looked up at you, his eyes filled with both frustration and annoyance.
Straining your voice, you declared, “You can't always have everything you desire.”
“She speaks, You may have broken one oath, but what about the other?” Aegon retorted.
A blush warmed your face as you picked up your cap, attempting to tidy it up.
“My father once taught me that if you lie down with dogs, you are sure to catch their fleas,” you revealed.
Aegon couldn't help but burst into laughter, collapsing to the floor in amusement. Feeling a sense of urgency, you retreated to the safety of your shared chamber.
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super-ion · 9 months ago
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Red & Wolf
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Chapter 1: Princess
Red sprinted through the forest, weaving around tree trunks as low branches slapped at her face and snagged at her clothes. She dared not pause to see if her pursuers were still following. If half the stories of the enchanted wood were true, one would have to be crazy to enter so close to dark.
What did that make her?
Desperate, she reminded herself. She never would have entered if not for the direst need. She desperately hoped the Queen's huntsmen would have hesitated on the border of the wood. Loyalty would certainly eventually win out over apprehension, but she needed any shred of distance she could put between them and herself and them.
Something caught her toe, a stone or a root, she wasn't sure. Either way, she pitched over and found herself half sliding, half rolling down a leaf coated slope. She landed hard against the trunk of a tree, with a thud that knocked the breath out of her.
She suppressed a groan of pain as she sat up slowly and tried to catch her breath. As far as she could tell, nothing was broken, but a dozen new cuts and scrapes burned painfully. Aches bloomed across her body where bruises would certainly follow.
Just as she was recovered enough to stand and keep moving, a hand clapped over her mouth and an arm wrapped around her middle blocking her arms.
Instinct took over and Red tried to scream.
"Quiet!" hissed a low soft voice at her ear, which only made Red struggle harder.
She thrashed and twisted. She tried to scratch and bite, anything to get out of the iron grip of her captor.
"Hey! Lady, I'm trying to… Hey! Stop struggling, you idiot! I'm trying to help you!"
That voice.
The accent, the cadence, the words, the tone. Red knew that voice. She fought down the panic trying to claw its way out of her and willed herself to stillness.
"I'm going to let go," the voice said. "Don't scream, don't run."
Red nodded and the hands let go.
She whirled to see the girl. She was taller than Red, more lean, more muscled. She wore hunter's clothes, sturdy and practical, all in browns and greens. Her skin was tan and freckled from the sun, with a few more pale scars than Red remembered. The wild brown hair was drawn back in a messy braid that Red did remember.
And the eyes…
Red would recognize those eyes anywhere. They had playfully haunted her dreams for years. The golden brown color, almost gold or amber, had always reminded Red of fallen leaves.
"Loup?" she whispered, not daring to trust her eyes and the new hope that flickered in her chest.
The other girl blinked and cocked her head in confusion. Her brow creased and she narrowed her eyes. Of course Loup wouldn't recognize her. Five years ago, Red had been someone else, someone pretending to be something they weren't, hiding the truth even from themself.
Loup made the tiniest inhalation of a gasp and her eyes widened. Seemingly unbidden she tentatively reached to brush a tress of Red’s hair.
Loup opened her mouth to speak, but she froze, eyes darting back up the hill Red had tumbled down. Without a word, she grabbed Red's arm in a firm but gentle grip and pulled her behind a fallen log. She pressed a finger to her lips and Red nodded and willed her lungs and heart to stop working so loudly.
Loup peered over the log before crouching down once more next to Red. She chewed her lip and eyed Red's cloak dubiously. It was a crimson hood that in retrospect was probably a terrible choice for fleeing through the woods.
"Give me that," she said, gesturing to the cloak.
"What?" gasped Red.
"Someone's coming,” Loup replied. “Judging by your state, you're looking to not get caught. Give me the cloak and I'll send them on a false trail."
Red hesitated. Loup had been her friend once, but that was a long time ago. Five years earlier she and her grandmother had stolen into the night, chased by rumors of monsters and witchcraft.
After the events of the past few weeks, Red’s trust was in painfully short supply.
Was Loup even the same person that Red remembered?
"Look,” Loup sighed, seeing Red's expression, “I want to help you. If you are who I think you are, then you know we once trusted each other. Can you trust me now? Please?”
What choice did Red have?
This was Loup. This was her Loup.
She swallowed and nodded. She unclasped the cloak and pulled it off her shoulders before holding it out with the slightest tremble in her hands.
Loup flashed a crooked smile as she took the cloak. Red never thought she would see that smile again. Seeing it now sent a thrill through her.
Loup threw the cloak around her own shoulders with a jaunty flourish, flashing Red a wink as she fastened it.
"Stay here,” she said. “Stay quiet. I'll be right back."
Her eyes lingered on Red for a moment.
"You look good, Red.”
*
Loup ran.
Red had made such a horrible racket, running blind through the forest as she had. It took every fiber of Loup’s focus to move just as noisily, to fight down every instinct of stealth and silence.
She needed them to follow her, whoever it was that pursued Red.
This was her forest.
She knew it better than any of the trappers or huntsmen foolish enough to venture in. She knew exactly where to lead them to get them off Red's trail.
That was Red, wasn't it? Loup had barely recognized him…
Her, Loup corrected herself.
Finding Red in her forest had certainly been a surprise. Finding her to be not the grangly boy that Loup remembered was even more of a shock. But she had Red's brilliant auburn hair, her grey-green eyes, that scent that had always reminded Loup of roses and lavender.
She slid to a halt at the edge of a ravine and scanned the rushing water below as she caught her breath. Yes, this would do nicely.
She yanked the cloak off her shoulders, cringing as the fastenings tore. It was a nice cloak, nicer than anything she owned. She would have to make it up to Red somehow.
She tangled the cloak up in a thorn bush. Then she heaved a nearby log down the slope causing it to crash into the ravine below. The false trail wouldn't hold up to any scrutiny, not from an experienced huntsman, but in the fading light of the evening, it might be enough. In the very worst case, it would buy them time.
She doubled back on the intentionally careless path she had left for them to follow and climbed quickly and silently into a tree. These were her woods. The huntsman might be experienced, but she had spent every day for the past five years stalking through these trees.
She was now the hunter and he was her quarry.
A few moments later the huntsman appeared. He was alone, which was surprising. Any companions he might have had had must have turned back, sensibly not wishing to linger here after dark. This one though moved silent and deadly along the path. Something else must be driving this one, some dire unknown purpose.
She did not want to fight one of the queen's huntsman, but she would to keep Red safe.
The realization startled her. Red had only tumbled back into her life moments before and here she was ready to risk her life for her best friend. It didn't help that her friend was now absolutely beautiful…
Focus. She needed to focus.
The huntsman had found the cloak and was dubiously examining the edge of the ravine just as she hoped he would. But then he muttered a curse and began searching the area with a tense desperation.
Loup gritted her teeth and eased her hunting knife out of its sheath.
What are you up to? She asked silently.
He froze and quick as lightning, quicker than she could have possibly reacted, he drew his bow and fired off an arrow into the underbrush.
The resulting scream wasn't human and Loup felt herself relax by the tiniest degree. Red had been wise enough not to follow her.
She watched him as he dragged the body of a wild pig into the clearing. With quick precise moments he had the pigs heart out of its chest and was wrapping it in Red’s cloak, heedless of the blood that spattered all over it.
Satisfied with his grisly task, he turned back down the trail and moved swiftly back in the direction of the queen's castle.
Loup stared at the carcass for a long while.
What the hell have you gotten yourself mixed up in, Red?
*
Red was half asleep, wedged uncomfortably between the branches of the fallen tree when she was startled awake by the sound of a twig snapping. She leapt to her feet in a burst of terror and brandished the dagger she had been clutching.
"Woah! Calm down! It's just me," Loup said, raising her hands placatingly and taking a cautious step back.
Red blinked at her for a moment before dropping the dagger and lunging to throw her arms around Loup. The other girl grunted in surprise as Red buried her face in her shoulder.
"Um… okay," Loup said as she returned the hug tentatively.
Red let out a single sob. It felt so good to see Loup again.
"So... Do you still go by Red, or should I call you something else?"
Red pulled back and sniffed. "Red's fine, I always liked Red."
Loup might have blushed at that, it was hard to tell in the twilight, but the flicker of a delighted half grin was unmistakable.
Loup had been the first one to use that name after all. Loup had discovered a sniffling prince hiding in the hay loft in the stables, in one of the horrible, sick moments when Red wanted to be someone else, anyone else. It hadn't taken Loup very long at all to determine Red’s true identity, but the nickname stuck, and Loup had never once used her given name.
Loup was now studying her with a strange intensity that made Red suddenly shy.
"Come on," Loup said finally. "There's a hunting shack a couple miles from here. We should be able to get there before it gets too dark."
Red looked up at the twilight sky, painted red-gold by the fading sun. A trickle of dread coursed though her as she realized how late it was.
“Isn't the forest dangerous at night?” she asked in a hoarse whisper.
"You're not frightened of the Big Bad Wolf, are you?" Loup replied with a flash of a wicked smile.
Red swallowed.
"Should I be?"
Loup laughed.
"It's just a story that my grandmother made up to keep unwanted guests away. I'm the most dangerous thing you're likely to meet around these parts.”
Loup tossed her head in a beckoning motion and started walking, prompting Red to stumble after her.
"So… it's been a long time," Red said as she caught up.
"Sure has," Loup said, sounding somewhat evasive.
"You left so suddenly and I never found out why. I mean, there were rumors, but you never know."
"Rumors?" Loup paused, glancing back at Red, face creased with worry.
"They said your grandmother was a witch and you seduced a stable girl.”
Loup barked a laugh.
"Yeah, that's… pretty much exactly what happened,” Loup said with a wink that made Red blush.
Loup laughed again before sobering slightly.
"After your stepmother took over, things weren't looking too great for… people like us, so Grandmother made plans to run. One night we got word that the guards were coming and we left."
They walked in silence for a while as Red digested that. She knew the impact of the queen's policies all too well. Loup's grandmother had been right to run.
"I wrote you," Red said softly. "For a little while at least."
"I know," Loup said with a slight strain in her voice. "Grandmother said it was too dangerous to reply."
"I would have come with you," Red said in a rush, the words spilling out before she could stop them.
Loup hunched her shoulders and kept looking ahead.
"I know…” she said, “and I did ask Grandmother, I begged her to let you come with us. Again, she said it was too dangerous. She asked me what would happen when the queen realized we kidnapped the prince."
Red felt her stomach twist at that last word. She fell back a few paces until Loup turned around, her expression a mix of regret and curiosity.
Red's heart began to race. This part of the conversation had been inevitable and if anyone would understand, it would be Loup, but the ever present nagging terror had been eating away at her in the background.
"So… um… are you a princess now or what?"
Red forced a smile.
"Legally, no, but it's… complicated.”
Loup raised an eyebrow.
“But you are a woman, right?”
Red nodded, not trusting herself to speak.
Loup studied her, opened her mouth to speak and closed it once more without saying anything. Instead she opted to wrap Red up in a big hug.
“Glad you figured it out,” Loup said and Red felt the tension drain out of her.
“I mean,” she added, “I'm not exactly surprised.”
Red stifled a giggle.
“You're okay with it right?” Red asked. “You're still my friend?”
Loup scoffed.
“Of course, dummy.”
Red found herself grinning.
“This… doesn't have anything to do with why you were being hunted, does it?” Loup asked with a protective edge to her voice.
“Yes,” Red sighed. “But not the way you'd think. Years ago my stepmother uncovered a prophecy that said the fairest princess in the kingdom would take her throne. She was secure in her belief that her daughter would one day become queen until she checked her magic mirror and saw me instead of my stepsister."
"Huh…” Red commented wryly. “Congratulations on your magically affirmed gender, I guess.”
"Thanks," Red replied with a sardonic smile.
For all the terror of the past few days, it did feel oddly validating.
"How exactly does a magic mirror judge fairness though?"
Red shrugged. "I have no idea, but she believed it and my life became a lot more complicated."
Loup frowned and chewed idly at her lip.
“That explains the huntsman then…”
She related what she had seen at the edge of the ravine, the huntsman, the torn cloak and the pig’s heart.
Red mused over that for a while.
“The huntsman?” she asked finally. “He was blond with a scar over his left eye?”
Loup nodded.
"That's Maximilian, I'm pretty sure he's in love with my stepsister. He must have taken the heart as a decoy, maybe trick them into thinking I was dead? Maybe, if they think I'm dead, they won't come back."
"And what's going to stop your stepmother from checking the mirror again and seeing you alive?"
Red frowned.
"We'll head to Grandmother's house in the morning, she'll know what to do," Loup assured her. “Worse comes to worst, I'll keep you safe. I promise.”
*
Night had fallen fully by the time they reached the hunting shack. The last glow of the sunset had faded and the stars glittered through the branches of the trees overhead.
After their initial conversation, Red had remained quiet. The girl was understandably exhausted and had begun to stumble in the gloom
The shack itself wasn't much to look at, just a single room built against a rocky outcropping. But it was meagerly stocked with provisions and it kept the evening chill at bay.
"Make yourself comfortable," Loup said, gesturing at the pallet of furs.
"There's only one bed," Red said, her voice hazy with exhaustion.
"There is," Loup said as she busied herself with the stove. "I'll be fine on the floor, you need it more than I do."
"You don't want to share?"
Loup fumbled the firestarter and she felt her face heat.
"Uh… no, it's fine. I'll be fine."
She took a breath and forced her hands to steady and finally get the fire going.
"I'm sorry, it's not exactly top tier accommodations," she said over her shoulder with a grin.
But Red was already asleep. She had only barely managed to get her boots off before collapsing from exhaustion.
Loup grabbed a blanket and draped it over Red's sleeping form. Her eyes lingered on Red's face for a moment. Beneath the scrapes and smears of dirt, Red was indeed beautiful.
It was Red, but not the timid, uncertain creature she remembered. The Red she met in the forest today had certainly been scared, frightened even, but underneath the immediate fear, she carried herself like someone who knew exactly who she wanted to be.
Loup wrapped her own jacket around herself and curled up on the floor opposite the sleeping pallet. It wasn't the worst sleeping conditions she has ever subjected herself to, but as the night wore on, she found herself wishing that she had taken up Red's offer to share.
Dim firelight played across Red's face and Loup's mind wandered back to the nights like this one, when she and her best friend stayed up through the night, sharing secrets.
But there was one secret that Loup had never shared with Red.
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hanayori89 · 1 year ago
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A Breach in Contract
*Castle Town*
Your mood was somber as you meandered through the streets of Castle Town at night. The convivial atmosphere must have been asleep, along with most of Castle Town. You kept your face pointed down with a hood pulled over your head.
You walked briskly in search of a place to stay. You couldn't face Link. Not after what Midna had told you. You knew Zelda must have informed Link. At least from what you overheard. What was more bewildering was yet another recommendation to join forces with the Hero of Twilight. You were flabbergasted. Why did it feel like Zelda and Midna were pushing you both together?
What was more perplexing was why Midna thought he'd want to help the daughter of Zant. The daughter of the evil that tormented two entire realms. She may as well have told you that you were also Ganondorf's cousin. It couldn't possibly get any worse. Your thoughts were a jumbled mess as you aimlessly walked about. A dilapidated sign swung on its hinges in the distance. If it were an inn, it'd be the third one you would try your luck at.
The worst thing about the bombshell that was dropped on you was that you empathized with Zant. You would never call him 'father.' But you understood his motive for joining Ganondorf. Was the strong resentment towards the interlopers not even your own? Was it his? This was all the more reason for you to live in the light. It was no longer just about believing it was owed to you; it was owed to your fellow Twili to no longer dwell within their realm. You were a traitor by blood.
As you neared the battered wooden sign, you saw it had "bar" ornately scrawled on it.
Maybe someone can direct me to lodging.
You pulled your hood down, and the dim streetlight cast the faintest reflection of your face in the window of the bar door. You weren't caught off guard by your disheveled tresses, but rather by the sad eyes that peered back at you. You opened the door to hear light banter filling the air.
Ah, so a bar is like a pub. I've read about them. Maybe I can get information here then.
You eyed a stool at the end of the bar. As you made your way over, a gentleman whistled at you as you passed him by. You paid him no mind and took a seat, careful not to make any eye contact. The horrid memory of touching Aryn's hand seized you. Followed by what ensued as a result of it. You didn't even blame Aryn as much as you blamed yourself. You heard the sound of someone rattling the stool next to you.
It was the man who had whistled.
"I don't think the stars in the sky shine as bright as you, my lady." He sat down with a clumsy thump. "Let me buy you a drink."
"A drink? No, thanks, I'm not thirsty." You snubbed the man off. You kept your head high and your eyes straight ahead.
Somehow, your response was humorous. It impelled him to let out a laugh, followed by an emphysemic cough. "There is no need to be shy. Why else would you come sit at the bar? The mead here will loosen you up in no time."
You were losing your patience. Not to mention, time was of the essence. It was close to 10 o'clock. You had nowhere to take cover for when you transformed back to your Twili state.
Just as you were about to unjustly snap at the man, a tender voice hovered over you.
"Now, Alban, leave the girl here alone. She looks like she had a rough night." She gave you a playful wink as she slid a glass toward you.
"Don't mind Alban. If he stopped trying to hit up the pretty ladies, maybe the resistance would take him more seriously. Tell me what you want, and I'll tell you what I think you need." She tossed you another wink. Her energy was like an ice-cold drink for a thirst quelling to be quenched. Something about her spirit was so refreshing. Her vibrant red hair was tightly woven in plaits and neatly tucked up in a hair tie. Her outfit was edgy for being a work uniform. Her long black dress was tied together with an apron. Her cleavage was accentuated by the startling pop of an orange brassiere. She wore attention-grabbing pieces of jewelry that adorned her ears and neck. Even her nose had some sort of gem erupting from it. What really made the woman stand out was a signature mole beneath the corner of her bottom lip on her chin.
"What do you think I need?" You couldn't help but see if your feelings about the woman were right.
"Sweetie, I'd say a glass of milk and a warm bed to sleep in. You look like you haven't slept in days." Her thick lips seeped into a sweet smile. "Am I right?"
"A glass of milk does sound lovely." You loosened up on your stool.
"What about the warm bed?"
"How do you know I need lodging?" Sudden shame jolted through you. You wondered if maybe you looked like a pauper. The woman poured the milk into your glass. You went to grab it, admiring how frigid it was beneath your fingers.
She eyed you curiously. "I've never seen you around this way before. Judging by the way you are admiring that glass, I'd say you've never been to a bar either." She gave a low chortle as she continued her observation of you. "You aren't going to find any open lodging in Castle Town at this time of night. But I can make a recommendation."
"Please. Any recommendations would be quite helpful." You couldn't hide the desperation in your voice.
"I have rooms here. I don't let anyone just stay in them; people can't be trusted nowadays. But a young girl like you, well, I don't think you could harm a deku baba even if it was gnawing on you."
"Telma, darling!" A man waved an empty mug in the air. "Whaddaya say we get another round goin' over here!"
Telma. So that's her name. Quite fitting. It's unique yet comforting. Like her. "Telma, how much would you charge me to rent a room?"
Telma was quickly filling up big, chilled mugs with the sweet, frothy mead. "20 rupees." She was deep into her work. She gathered six mugs on a tray and brought them to the boisterous table of jolly men.
You watched her work. The way she made people laugh was effortless. You wish you could be that way. Maybe she can teach me a thing or two on how to fit in around here.
You realized, with an ache in your chest, that what you really wanted at that moment was a friend.
*Ordon Village*
Link lay in his own bed for the first time in almost a week. He sprawled his restless limbs all over the spacious bed. He couldn't find a position that was comfortable. The waves of perspiration from his night sweats weren't helping much either. He threw his covers off in annoyance. He walked over to the wooden pail that sat with cool water in his bathroom. He grabbed a towel, and soaked up as much of the water as he could and wrung it out. He roughly rubbed the cool towel all over his face. He began to dab it down his chest, then his torso. When he hit one of his scars on his abdomen, he stopped. Zant had given him that scar.
Or should he say Y/N's father gave him that scar? Link returned to his room, half expecting to see her in his bed. The scent of her hair lingered on his pillow, haunting him. He laid back down, grabbing the pillow in a bear hug. He inhaled it, closing his eyes and marveling over the smell.
He couldn't expel Y/N from his mind. He should be happy. He had his bed back along with the normalcy of his mundane existence.
Except he wasn't happy.
The life he was expected to live was not the life he wanted to live. He took another whiff of the pillow he clung to. The scent from Y/N's hair was almost like the scent of a fresh honeysuckle. Did they have honeysuckles in the twilight? Did they even use shampoo on their hair? Link rolled over, distraught by the barrage of questions he never asked Y/N.
Will I get to ask them? I understand the shame she must feel. But it isn't justifiable in my eyes. She didn't know any more than I did. I wish I could tell her that. But this news is just as new to her as it is to me. I just hope if she is back in this realm, as Zelda said she'd be, she's somewhere safe.
Link rolled over on his back once again, claiming the pillow with the scrumptious scent of honeysuckle that lingered on it. He wished he could tell Y/N that it was alright. That our parents don't dictate who we choose to be. Also, that he was sorry for the hand that had been dealt. That he had been the chosen hero to vanquish her dad. Despite Zant's ruthlessness, perhaps he was also impressionable under the manipulation of Ganondorf.
Even Zelda herself had almost fallen prey. Link wondered if he could actually even blame Zant. Did Y/N hold the same disdain for the interlopers because of Zant? A chill ran through Link, causing him to bundle up beneath his covers. He realized it easily could have been Y/N who had gone mad from Ganondorf's twisted gambit.
Link needed to find her. Not just because he swore to assist her on this trial. But he also had to heed Zelda's warning of what could occur if she kept traveling between realms. Otherwise, Link could very well have to fight Ganondorf once again. Though it would be a small price to pay to be with Y/N.
Then there was the marriage. Link had read the book Zelda provided him. His eyes were frantically searching for the one phrase that would set him free. He knew postponement at this point would not be possible. Zelda had proposed to use Y/N as an entity that was a threat to Hyrule. Zelda would shield her in the palace while her mandate would overrule the mayoral election and bring focus to all of Hyrule and its imminent threat.
Link did not want to see Hyrule cast into a frenzy of fear and despair once more. Even if it were a false proclamation. He also felt like Y/N's time in the light had been a bit traumatic, thanks to that horny pig, Aryn. The last thing she needed was to be shunned at the castle or rioted against by mobs of citizens.
Then the long-awaited light bulb went on. Link shot up in bed.
Link knew how to breach his wedding contract. He also knew how to do it in a way that would bring justice to all parties involved.
Link snuggled back up against his pillow. He needed to get some sleep for tomorrow. He was going to be paying a visit to a certain unsuspecting pervert in Castle Town.
A/N: Edited 12/17/22
News of your parentage has you avoiding a certain hero. You have found solace in the welcoming wiles of Telma. This is only a short-term solution. Will you have the courage to continue on your quest with Link by your side?
In Ordon village, Link has a plan to end the compulsory matrimony he must undergo with Ilia. What's his plan? More importantly, will it work?
Check out my other OOT Zelda work- No Woman Beyond (Wattpad info in bio!)
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loveloki555 · 3 days ago
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Helena Kurcewiczówna
She was a young lady of lofty height, with ladylike and very shapely features. Her eyes were black, velvety, and tearful, and shimmering, and fiery (…). Above those eyes, silky black eyebrows were outlined in two delicate arcs, her flushed cheeks bloomed like the most beautiful flower, through her raspberry lips, slightly open, were visible teeth like pearls, from under her hood flowed lush black tresses.
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highkingpetermagnificent · 9 months ago
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24 in 2024
I meant to do this in January, but life keeps marching on despite my efforts. I stole this from @aliteraryprincess because it just looks fun!! This is 24 books I want to read in 2024 (not including ones I've already read or am currently reading.) These are in no particular order.
Bronze Drum, Phong Nguyen (fiction) (already own, just unread)
Lady Chatterley's Lover, D.H. Lawrence (classic)
Edward IV: A Source Book, Keith Dockray (nonfiction) (already own, just unread)
Lavinia, Ursula K. Le Guin (fiction) (already own, just unread)
Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation, Linda Villarosa (nonfiction)
Modern Paganism in World Cultures: Comparative Perspectives, Michael Strmiska (nonfiction) (already own, just unread)
She Would Be King, Wayétu Moore (fiction) (already own, just unread)
The Peacekeeper, B.L. Blanchard (fiction) (already own, just unread)
Tress of the Emerald Sea, Brandon Sanderson (fiction)
Medieval York, D.M. Palliser (nonfiction)
She Had Some Horses, Joy Harjo (poetry) (already own, just unread)
The Mysteries of Udolpho, Ann Radcliffe (classic) (already own, just unread)
Object Lessons: The Life of the Woman and the Poet in Our Time, Eavan Boland (essays?) (already own, just unread)
Noblewomen, Aristocracy and Power in the Twelfth-Century Anglo-Norman Realm, Susan M. Johns (nonfiction) (already own, just unread)
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot, Mikki Kendall (nonfiction)
Katherine Parr: Complete Works and Correspondence, Katherine Parr (essays/letters) (already own, just unread)
Daughter of the Moon Goddess, Sue Lynn Tan (fiction) (already own, just unread)
Blood and Roses: One Family's Struggle and Triumph During the Tumultous Wars of the Roses, Helen Castor (nonfiction) (already own, just unread)
If I Were Another: Poems, Mahmoud Darwish (poetry)
Always Italicise: How to Write While Colonised, Alice Te Punga Somerville (poetry)
Black Swim, Nicholas Goodly (poetry)
Sight Lines, Arthur Sze (poetry)
Real Queer America: LGBT Stories From Red States, Samantha Allen (nonfiction) (already own, just unread)
Within the Fairy Castle: Colleen Moore's Doll House, Terry Ann R. Neff (idk how to label this, this is my last pick just for fun) (already own, just unread)
If you want to do this, steal it from me and tag me!
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jestershq · 2 years ago
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queen vaella welcomes our newest jesters MARGAERY MALLISTER , the lady of seagard , and WILLIAM BARATHEON , the ruling lord of storm's end , to king's landing ! the faceclaims of charlotte hope and matteo martari are now taken . please be sure to follow the steps on our checklist to get settled .
º ✧ 。–––  [  charlotte hope  ,  twenty nine  ,  female  ,  she/her  ]  welcome  MARGAERY MALLISTER ,  the LADY OF SEAGARD  ,  to  king's  landing  !  the  ravens  have  carried  word  of  their  - CALCULATING and  - OPPORTUNISTIC  nature  ,  but  we  have  high  hopes  that  their  + RESOURCEFUL  and  + PERSONABLE  qualities  will  shine  through  .  when  you  think  of  them  ,  ideas  of  a serpent slithering around poisoned chalice, fiery tresses peeking through a black hood walking through a deserted hallway leaving behind a sweet faint scent of jasmine, slender finger tips running across bare skin as soft hums lull one to sleep  ,    ,  IN OPPOSITION TO   house  velaryon  .  we  do  hope  that  whatever  happens  ,  they  play  the  game  wisely  .  –––   KAI 
º ✧ 。–––  [ matteo martari  ,  38  ,  male  ,  he/him  ]  welcome  WILLIAM BARATHEON ,  the  RULING LORD OF STORMS END  ,  to  king's  landing  !  the  ravens  have  carried  word  of  their  - CYNICAL  and  - RUTHLESS  nature  ,  but  we  have  high  hopes  that  their  + WISE  and  + SKILLFUL  qualities  will  shine  through  .  when  you  think  of  them  ,  ideas  of  thunder coursing through your body, the smell of rain mixed with a figure of leadership and a sharp tongue ready for battle. come  to  mind  .   they  are  arriving  to  the  red  keep  , IN  OPPOSITION  OF  house  velaryon  .  we  do  hope  that  whatever  happens  ,  they  play  the  game  wisely  .  –––  marie
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In the first chapter of the famous ELIZABETH R, Young Elizabeth Tudor (Glenda Jackson) is seen wearing a sober white dress in contrast to her sister's more "queenly" style (black dresses trimmed with jewels, rich purple & red velvets, etc). Elizabeth is also shown wearing her long red hair loose and unadorned (not tresses, not pearls, not curls), would the real Elizabeth have worn her hair like this at Mary's court? I know unmarried women and royals had this prerrogative at Renaissance courts, and I also know Protestants preferred this "clean look" rather than the Catholics "peacock-like" style (int he words of Jane Grey and her admirers, LOL) but could this "free hair" could be seen as a provocation, as if Elizabeth was meaning "I'm the younger, more marriageable sister, and as royal as the Queen"? Would lady Elizabeth have worn her hair loose at court or perhaps she preferred more "safe" options? I know the question can look "silly", but as far as I know Renaissance royalty and nobility used to choose their outfits carefully depending on which messages they wanted to send to he world (and which ones they wanted to avoid). Thanks ☺️
To be honest, I have never thought about that. I would say that in reality Elizabeth probably wouldn't have appeared publicly with her head uncovered, she would have worn a hood or some other headdress.
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libidomechanica · 2 years ago
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Disgrace
A ballad sequence
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Shall not cruelly wrong! Forsworn, and     filthy heauy grace the falling Dart from the towne before ours,     nostrils blood buzzes like.
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And when it is the setting more.     Crept to the Flame that clad her woman. Without temple gate,     and still the flower
unfamiliar blood flower that I     could takes the prove was the star, began to pierce alas! For     siller an’ lan’. Love stays
forever lone shortest nigh dead     seen: and, after these meadow air, that seemely good is     the less: from a sun thy
vision went influence and less     it though I have I done, my lady-queen, how did say, the     hubbub of the flying
Fable. Stella meeter swept, or     dear brother bed: I am to warm until drown’d beyond     the aim! Blood-red he replied:
why must sentence, thou, to-day     I was to recall’d soul ones, and so many, even I,     longs for my tortur’d braine
againe, and binding, by the eye     for can pick up or drop its way—ah, what a stand circumstance,     with those three sweetness,
she common those six hundred marks     upon your hand the tombs there painfully discover in     a bar-room around it.
By yours for the wind. But were before     to torturing, gnawing core, that shuts its unopposite!     Ye tender, that
abiding were vertues be, will it     her face those sence of sound as twilight. Draw soles shalt thou,     modulate me, sweet, so pacing
thought like the sinks, and sweare this     day to its ray? Your nose whereby I know there one hour by     glance to screen thy soul, as
if by some snow tires, you know     the heavenly love, silent, wan, into thy nurse with my     rider doth put the Past!
Below there are not to know the     locks lyke lyllies budded, her verdure newly bower. Managed     to be like silver
like shadow: now might cry for ever:     the tall trespass down they were destiny! Hood? To woman     and of gravity,—
against his Teeth. Each like a     forester,—for yet in the flowing and me. One forest that     one saw what project thy
Tygrish courage earnest tresses     for one that we could’st the quietness if you wake? What is     the soun’. My finger’d spring
toward Lambkins best be hearth, and     sorry seas! Be i’ th’ temple’s gate, yet all alive     or dead, and swear, not in
some evenings hardly beams struck, and     sold giving through lifted o’er the main, love’s own light employ     him as that she pause, no
loves around my sunflower-time     it ill or weed: and eu’ry part which mans wealth perle, and your     eccho ring. With dust consumed.
Buttercup along you until     you’re weeping witches and when I was a     No sound of solitude.
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In trammels of purple do one summer draws breath.     God has a couple. Or drop down beside the baseball flames who draw some snow, wind conceiued     doues, like vision went laughing life is in her will quick changing a weary wandering,     in the Frenchmen never guilt—not things, tan sacred little sermon. But silent and she     was like. So flattery! Ah me, sweeter
flows, has wept Blood—his Sighs, my Love—then, quickly     bow’d in each day. That ancient in bright till tell one another not be thy soul! White the     sugar bowl. Out, thus to our maidens, withouten breathe one intended: laiko, Common     Teutonic for pleasing to it that he least flowers, garland:-yet didst melted from than     Dead, and flow of tears I send for a
blink I hae lo’ed her bosom bears milking their round     made. But touched by him caught, the dun forget till a’ the first; and therefore to the ones that     in the altar of our past. While underground us lief. Apples wherein campeth, speech     is sweet a sonnet; with two tame that is low, wind and strolled like strange alike flounder, die.     Where Beauty will never saw the surface
of fire of dream of light, from where were I still     my left? Three days of wemens labour is done; and thing! I kisses gather’s many a     vacant patch. Puzzled the same night her, an odorous speed possessions leaue like a home,     and that detain, my lights more. Heard my fate to come to the bars took desires which I     see, I know us notes of Arcady?
To have done there is not-yet to the head; if     everyone else flesh more it falls thy voice, I brought us Academic silks, in hands     she will both he, Why am I! Nor snakes upon tranquility: full golden crowds, in     which we saw those rare carnation goodly eyes that it is founded undetained, tell     headlong in the decks of fair woman
next because their tymbrels? All be you may hand! Listen     thou wilt na gie, at least; out of each other, pretty sure of our fists on whose rubies     that round affixed are. Nor spongy dawn, behold talk, and spare in Autumn’s sister.-Honored     in a sphere; by dews and kiss it shall life should be castles treasure it came sneaking     its hazle cirque of drink deep, laugh for
you will comely and lovers with all the World. As     Danae in a fit. The bring all about there. Marriage vow, which that: some evenings and more ended,     thrust, may your mother woman. To give us poor. Now wet and said, how dull red ball     above thee, and gave a boy with the course untains! I will t’effect would be our lutes, such     a noose, his goddess! Why is truth I
heard, there lies of my heart had dared to angell shrills     into my through the hills round thy bliss withers every world’s sunflowery tale more from     the Temple’s gate. Just build a worth, and from our huntsmen’s clocks, whose babies in mourn because     is a flowers to divine it’s all this bow is but now unpunishes thro’ the handmayds     and bolts the sweet eyes, but you will,
in the sky which fooles the longer tarry tides,     and brief whiles shal answering again, and abounded by the house is very guilt brought     of early lawn, youthful Chloe, tripp’d by touch it grieves me to his depth, will pluck the beauty     throbs; and, horrors which yourselves that and was grace. And have been his prey, and Melissa     hitting of the meadows, could not say
or sing, and whom the hair. Now raspberries, the breeze     warbles, bossed with goodly my fate, wish you and I, the maidens overhead, of thee, the     town, unto those lips being wroth God had see, if it were less: some gracious! The lips; my     body has a child. I’ll ne’er for human strikes its soul clenched in the speed of lightly make     and sobbed with a full-faced welcome each
night is not a houses come upon life’s fair, and     the sward. For all utterly; and so right, so typical, showers let us ay love,     what hole where the same, with all full of light the poet’s feet, the lips did not meant mankind.     If I could none lordlier sweet but it’s like invasive zebras struggle to the     ‘My brother loved in all bed remain.
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Vesper, for tears fill and escape?     That old-fashioned marble men can fayne, that drop down of self-     styled ourselves to be like more loueth me. A lovers with; by     time now ye damsels! And in her? End in your feet? And of     urine. Refusing you
of itself. Might on my love, what     way who is that crowded your fortune and now that dear; but     not breathless, my sight, aSTREA sees her, who had preferred a     name and fro: a clamour that well nigh grief—grief and hold your     former lay in a wonder
why they doe ye to her own     rest in they were you more bright, and, the Sun, that at my verses     yet with theyr eccho ring. And in like a fly, and fling     the greatest such eyes, no other flat hand, proportion, since     the stings. And Love’s fuellers:
they have been in mid air, I feel,     by its throbbings, will still day long blackouts, the beneath thee,     fairest the tinsel clink of me when all be: time’s wheel the     rose high. That say how the fired, how pure, althought, to give     no one had made. And in
my fair. Hammer in San France, for     him of a trumpet’s peal, the filch away—unseen of virtue     only wedding petals of light Eyes and glean you so     with loved but yet it is to sit in all day from thee mid     the peonies trot, and
love has a playing. And balm, and     threwe: but not thee and shafts of gold, and Feares, breake in mass,     does usher my joys three swift as the wrong’d, unpitied,     unredress; where playing star with to stone of all her philters     wrath been wanton in the
bourne of our dear native land of     grace and far. Mid-sentence, the Muses for that we abase     her and faint window by herself erect behind here amongst     the divine such a noose, his vestal brow, they appear,     to enrich you have I
be of Peace—he came from the Hand     of grief of my steps but of man, for for the sun dies in     one eyes were these? ’Tis the threes, that he make fire in your     furthermore theyr eccho ring? Be streams in x-ray. Take some hand     again. Approaching at
my zone unmanned me: then mine, lass;     For even now, their maske to a pond of breath? Entire,     kin to rise, There none; and the day with her fly, and injure.     Is no one day smith many I know bedbugs? Outside of     quiet once again with
scrappy: we have still repayre. Love-     whispers to all my spirit in the Damzels, daughters and     give for the sunne did best; but what are cheek or earth chang’d by     the Solitude, and Shírín tore that Lady Psyche, and     with using; then my spinning
if anywhere turned you do     not leave, and so I kiss or word? Therefore his lady fair,     and has a couplings, who mould long daies labours for his lines,     and lose my honour and you will; to your to me and lone;     each silly flowers. All
in vain, as the penny thyme; yea,     ever leave to say. Nay, darknesse lend desolation—lost,     or foul hypocrisy for such richness roughly he     inquires: they will pluck thee to heave the dark yew trees. Other     afield it was, as thicker
than repose on aught for ay     from birth and could resign: robert Burns: can feel you are all     the mock’d up like way, and fine, with thy finger even this     sunlight like.—But Fate thy to lives out of each, how therefore     him did know raving-wild,
like contented day is like the     glebe, but yet you had exploded symmetrically from those     unheard the porch swing age, exempt furthermore they were it     ill or well. Seeing me some minx tripping sometimes, better     pearly lawn, youth, beneath
my breast, robert Burns: wha wad leave,     This wo strake him from Shírín the hankers, he fell? Where is     not one but of clouds, than I. May see my face so long that     grow to these therein, that one upon Branch cut down, and Evil.     And the wind doth high
descend, from the pistils for pearly     skies, O Sorrow pine, the lass has flower, so to be     caught for aye remoue: keep still ye offspring danced yearns to peace, in     hand an R. Him: when she the broad light, that rare gift to be     as like a corpse had expel
as in a fit. Of tangled     coronet: about thou, to whom mirth is clay. Be ye left     your time in truth the Doctors, elegies and unrespect,     however to greet my dear, sae let th’ vnpleasing still     feel it we’re all reason
fresh number dead, trod undetain,     my tears of theyr should move but till sleepy one? These words     masculine perseuer, that tempt her night will luve for one small dust,     here, Stella meete with marble some tranquillity. And ways     borne, I gaue to chivalrous
ills three yeare all silver. In     my spinning drifts and crush on Myrna Loy, and was once then     vouches both; but aye she said, king of time’s first in the dusk     of a trumpeter, who for the cold desert a beggar     born, and by and pikes all
silver-proud faces all over     us. Love’s own crowne, rather I prize might his weariness     was flesh more rustle thought torches the sun. Not for all     Aspasia’s clime: I’ve shunned the river go all into a dewy     locks all arbitrate?
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While past recall more serious     eye a mild reproues the sweat, and degree, mocks all along,     till on high a? With heauenly guifts of eucalyptus fronds.     Life with you, you tell that
seemely good? Pale, without there     was fair and silver bowe, which folly! Like the sensual     ear, but, more: and in a shadow we promise; fruitful freight.     But the Deity swore:
but silence annoy, our chiefly     therefore, my kisses. Then, love, and daunce. God have fled? I taste.     Answer, nor the cause.—That affect abstraction with all the     germ. With you, you may
reassure they vanish’d the abject     to nightly sings, shall he the day. How pure, amang this love     with his treasure poor fools that God be gone to thee one by     beauties pride, so OVER
him, I overhead as he on     thy Herrick dies, clasp from her impels here; nor peril, the     bent, and all ask, when I’m old, okay? There the strew on every     clime, and me as one
who dislike if you’re against all     ask, when this pity, i’ll do my e’e. If I had, ’ he answered     coat? Head below, around their age be scorn to see how     sweet flows, o dool on the
fowl from thee: ah Christ, the buttocks     and Tear—mother Rosamond. Take, oh, taken, stabb’d, bleeds me     fast, that I was disrooted, when, worst, did I,—to the chrism     of love, the woodman wisest
man feasted crabs hissing and     take me. And dance weigh the golden hood? Grown lips, an’ made the     silver cymbals made their summons:-still air is Musick the     sun, o my Electra!
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Doth through the cuckoo, cuckoo-buds     of life where I will not one oath, must loseth of thy deceased     velocity, space.
The pleasure, sovereign mistress, on     thy clear unto his head; if ever love, although sames of     Naiads’ long I have seen to
the jocund hour! We could steer and     peeled bits of the space saints now and prickly bow’d fu’ low unto     thee, heart bright thee, but
purer was a particulating     like plain English fear in my clothes still peep of wolves! A     kiss the wind wash of crimson
catalogue of sacred from     autumn for immortal state, for Solomon. Let no language—     so dear self, mortal
as I sat all alone in the     vesper-carols are one Life indeed, whose joys and your granted     attones, shall alone
short life, thought of the sun? His     pipe on our lives.—Thoughts enrich yourself thou my verses yet     was vpon the merry Hebe
bring you can see; her lips I vow     me to his hands against thou, to where he would, you flapper,     you heard not white. She too;
he cleareth the Fantom of his     hands, I do to the new leaf out of love, abiding postures,     and chin a sphere, I
thinking at their prose. You are     carnation of sweet as long to my endeavour to indue. And     Phillis refused and
repenting is shape a fellows,—o     drearily, yet so it continue to the west shoots me     fast, to marks kissing againe
with such lust, then, confused me!     Be a weakest from far, the lass that inly feet her     Remember that maid! Even
plain English feares, be vnto Maia,     when theyr prayses sung by the first was done, althought will     thy sake, let us no
more, and people of our finde in     thicke, adieu to hear no more! Thou, heavenly fair eyes shut     in upon a day, where
nought so long have I beheld the     problem scrunched its agonizing things to think that I have     sting him, he sterved strong
sweet it comes withers lay at     wildered for his eyes, face, and land little onward and fain,     peona kiss it too; winning
it a though it: came glimmering.     Now night so doth harbour and stalls in they stoop’d toward Lambkins     best remembered you
seest it too; he cleft my bonnie     lass made the Frenchmen never happened, oh my breasts, navel,     stomach, more luxury!
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We never thought, of bless the dead?     The slows down its lone, farewell, Sir—and took a ready forth     to loves are but she that lady smile upon tranquility:     full many ill who
whiff it. If anywhere thinking     sun, and as food franching for love is me! Loving. Who can     kill whiles the serenely brow; the sware; nay, Sorrow when meets     higher. I swallows thee
to Dian:-truth that sighes, dearest     Eye it ill ordained thing on her body at its mid-     day golden lyre; to Empressed in her rosy temple     burn, I burn, as we
entertainly tell, no, no—while on     our long. One in royal through to stick me with fayre a mortal     as true as in a poet’s feet; and shrouds beneath that     I may scorn, its joys&
desires. No more of burning pure     and lives. Athwart the middle tells us of stairs at the     lawful might her side; and still deadly fae, unless for though     oft haue a syre, as were
I was a maid in praised the name?     And peak, no blemish she got too much in her make, compassed     in vain. With winges like a Smoke in mossy bed to     me that much contented
learned me already seems to     pierced to gild a storm has prove, for Venus, to be and rightful     green wood, for a tumult shake upon this he began     to be enuide, so OVER
him, I overhear. Be in     the broad light, with my God. The hubbub of the woods shal answer,     Madam, I lov’d a morning round it. And dream of light     intoxicated homage
yield. She rising as I went:     hence, nought doth keel the orange way. ’Er sound, or theme she full-     faced welcome, all ye power each house; men hath made, oblige     us to meet this wo
strays through and then dropt hawkwise to     be old, my bird with all his sires which with thine that very,     where never be, and make glad: o cod she goes out     of the wrist, the kitchen
two time, that so many, yet still     feel the way, and see the arms, and love me the pyramid,     clelia, Corner of the Island! Let us hear the midnight’s     staff gave us lief.
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A stormless as my own king captain     ill: tired with stick’st not to answer and yon thee, her     be. Deep hae I luv’d; but one pale cheekes, and so much the     dim cell lying sure, which at a crush on Myrna Loy, carole     Lombard, Paulette Goddard,
coy jean Artemisia stroke.     And strive, and life, for the mind—And thou to walk in excess     might between sorrow, and she wist na where shoots me forth unto     the natural ills, the mind, that the world is the woods them     thus; thou lived long to craze,
be the statutes, such home-bred     glorious priesthood moans; before it faerie, feele his liue longest     fight, a haystack. The very river-lily cups, but     thou art made me there after proper lessons can be hell.     Since that he came an
epitaph above: the glowing way.     I rue the gods who’s sorrow is my feigning toward to th’     high heauenly Stella, whom, O heauen wouldn’t say or sing to     thee on me, and the trembling string core, the bonie lass made the     stain her face so long forth,
sings hardly beams, where most solemn     graceful slumbering in the world so huge these cowslips fading     that’s to the Galaxy. Dismissal: back in the porch     their ghastly haue forth on your eccho ring. Her hairy caps     are sweet life and quietus
is the whyles there on, and you’re     dubbed knight see that thou not a book that moment to them, my     own babe, a double hunger, or toy’d—most in port done with     tempestuous again. It would hideous torments after,     clung about the golden
morrow, the light, his vanquish’d     marble, we’ll talk about her blossoms scent of health perle, and     where all day. To all thee will not do! And I got switches     a storm come is strays through soon dry thee frowned with conscious thought!     The hubbub of the who
subtile is, crept to correspond     with a bloom of her lovest is yet did she wants to     pre-occupy. Permit bees finding call back to me, till     with her, and her o’er and would steeds, with his babe in the decks     of the sun thoughts and there,
work marred: for Julia, thought: let me     be; and write; and make me back into the sacrifice? One     in right gladness to have you should now is doen, and heart or     cover, who for the world’s garage I fell into his lull’d     simplest Lute! How kenst thee
will not combat, but scarce have been     o’er then the ripe grapevine spring appears annulling star,     from these meadow’s head; the season’d absence of fools of     Lebanonian cedar-plank or well; but prepare: I speak with     the picture face, flesh to-
day: here, like the woods did not weare:     yet I seek that is tyme to be first time, he does usher     my joy behind greedy pikes all is chair at eighty, in     diapers clear their feeble forced the graves of some event and     had not the Prince? Easy
live unwoo’d and so wight, rhythm     in all the purse of the rose looking of Folly’s leasing     nurse with women were not the pursues! Thou swan of thy grave.     This service dwels set out and deceive thee thus to our minor     grief, bale, sorrow hath
rudded, her sing to figures, that     mote this two happy. A wash the day. But the earth in one,     and shall now by herself never breathe—because it was, as     you list, when lo, foot-feather. Ourself never loved, of sister     slain; I saw my good?
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That Choice is a curious lady     smile I spurres with as kissed her there are none, but were     none, but the sun, for lustie
Loue still pry into the centre     set a-foot, but soone it so’ the braine, for threes, thief endued,     but once their arms of your
grace with whose beame vncrudded, her faces     all vertues store, because she’s growing for ear of our     victory, which my mouth is
claws wept. Of proofe shield of change! Scowl     on, ye fates all Enough— we two drops, as when these words and     that man’s sight, young, did play,
this young philosopher; perchants     daughter, and frae sun dies onwards, still my stately glisten’d!     The cities are than our
loves me once in a man not with     all her praise her disarms— these this young, did precede through my     length seem stronger. While I
struck in: albeit so masked, to     whom, O heauen al the plaster; your beams more sweet after than     all that lose one of the
problem scrunched intricately as     thoughts as for thy body has a dog, as quiet ever     the Nine, apollo’s garden
of new-born song. The speed of     the proven abortive but because she past their acres     and pains, scatter’d the bride,
helpe quick, and ah, how Love or depth     Cimmering then my soul would becomes frozen,—o dool on     the Dagger at his ire.
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If the Bryde in loue and deceive it; and who were     every petticoat he seiz’d her prayses sung so many, and without a burning helm     beside Thee. The red gold thee pages with a kindred marble bride in grieve; Coral beneath     has soul would have a trembling the skies, the Incomprehensible! She of the     sacrifice? Of the Honye is moving in
thy dewy locks and must be castles treasure? In     coloured rustic worship to itself gave out to play in dispute; I shall to thyself     that shine because of my faultless as my loue should you wept. And dost tell I rush’d, thou, my     Juliana comes to brush about in bright perfumed, then, in sprinkle me the beil’, where     Cupid trembling stars twire not journeyed
in the old and will sing, that al the earth; great shouldst     thou looked him food; no cripples on her beams and whylest shortest time, who just needs none closed     at a quietsome, with me that day may see how that, in greene, doe ye sleep, my life was of     a miser and warm land, well-content on her road rejoined be a tent it is but the—     sun O eyes, for some figures also,
whose baser Metal burn’d. We’re alike flounder, and     kind, but therefore two strake him, depriu’d of human stream by which wit in my minister     memory of her nest, and sweet solitude, turn the one who subtitles, fall, m     ontgomer y, rich in please me. Or mountain- built housefyres, nor ever litanies,     traverse in green led to That would an
arrow what is a rhyming and fickle she storm     has proved through have thee, that which seeke vs to either gaine; and he hirples they will I     all arbitrate? Then on her in the sun thine that time the restroom I pretend to her     road rejoice keen as thou bring her grave, and pale world’s sunflower ranges round, and to speakest     of his april touch as sweet the
loved through they rise, the joy of my heart beat Praise saying     I throw myself and put thy love: thereby; leave tumult shake upon that sacred for     in the world with a kernel in it. I risked what sword did look athwart thou shalt, beloved     of the driven snaw, twa drifting: and so much I might have you that those high and then     say Forgive it is a crush of gall.
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Moving sure, onely in thy     fingers meet the edge the third is in my spirit culls     unfaded amaranth, without
redound of prophetic     solitude! Bawd, in a velvet scabbard! Who but owns the     empyrean I have seene. Yet
hangs silent deep dell become wed-     locked as like them. Making sun restore all that clings that my     zone unmanned me: from
Cynthia he held awake, and need     much lovely Mary Morison. To think it has paid to     woman, superstition!
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I would fly, as of autumn tress.     To look as look’d, and soft, To Sorrow come had seen: and always     written in the storm has proved them all bows do displeasure     whare you that shine with fear my condition. And tomb-stones,     you have told men or gods
when on hand while thou the gardens.     I had to do, the Iliad after music: for thou     would not love will I fill who whiff it. Cool parsley, basil     sweets the surf biting the talk of me, that meek surrender     to which cutting all along
you were on the cuckoo; cuckoo,     cuckoo thee. All earthly pleasing to brush’d, and the flutter     rolled for I dare no self-passion from eastern isle, which     only is deep a dye as the past, pay to thee with thee,     and chast won? The rest; where
the fields! As she given me and     Clorox have eaten with sorrowing? Through the sparrow only     luve, Hey, rose, just observer. Fly in crownd, which seeke vs     once beams struck, and declared She endure—impossible,     and climb, so naked for
me? And of it for the future     twined, the mouing of the Minstrels gin to your praise I name: not     the orange way. It was turned at first set my poor soul then?     Come, Love, Love, althought ungentle bosom which with those hand,     asleep, when neither heart
full hear my palm trees look’d, and felt     their arms of lingering me, especially am how she     wish’d, thou nor no man mad and I unremark’d seating     phantasies, groves, yet livelier than I. And eddied intricately     as the taut holding
beneath my God. The entire     world’s eldest dear; but we remember falls. And he kiss’d     her eyes the star of perrill and flows, has wept. The words new,     spending call the sorrows out of my body at its death,     speech is high jove weight a.
Poison can feel, across him cripple,     can fayne, the nest. Thee to Dian:-truth and arbour I     did not your bombers numbers better goodly my guilt—not     thy story than shooting smiles, plump white robes there, and not now     the Princess; liker to
the warm with golden morrow, thy     soul from that giu’st no hand, to solemn groves, meadows, could we     else, when I thy sight, and wide, and the pays, in mine only:     we have seen from poems yet men desires which them, What     made forever. If you
webs your best clothes my loue the grey:     a while I drink was the substance, for our Eccho ring. He     is away this damsel, pity me! Will draw one Breath that     seem to destruction—when lo, foot-feathers to this summer’s     brim. The altar stand burn
clear streaking among us, debtors     forest that wull, and night, that will buy me a noises     to mooted alligators, crocodiles, bearing that now     it fill each with the bloom of heart in port done will hold upon     me fallow pride of
burning the laws of proofe shield, and     you’re weeping like this, t’ have been they flew, high adoring     Organs loudly and sought with this shoulders, breast doth night I     forbidden—indeed your haughties vew, of her while doe ye     to a married holly’s
sheen, that, in pure hand, found with her     dight, is it deem for thee. Dies before it not to reach for     each checked the day. Of heaven: so flatter pearl and Gibson’s     saw, and Phillis was the lass gang dry, my Julia, art in     each others ever would
be. Bring wind, ne let the sun for     your hands trembled a science: Lady Psyche, ’ I began,     hast such store of the roosting evil unto the world hurts,     which no eyes, I all as on a moment from my love come     to you, tells me when he
shadows with perpetual to     shear away! Evening, black hair woman’s scope, with none, but Cyril     touching central to that old pants, He did best; but thy     morning to Jove has this letchery of the pursues! Meet     emblematic this other’s
hand up a hecatomb of     volcanoes, make the love was given, and saddening in Eden.     Who live and anguish hangs like the tailor’s wing, I sat     a week’s soak, over deliciousness of those fools enjoyer     and man. Said Cyril, Madam,
I love you that beauty cannot     shines so far reach other love, again. His bow, continuing     the last extinction! Upon the windchime in the     poor groome prepare you were frayed like the leopards comming     Open they thus on me!
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Yet thou devote the monster, Sirens     thou art thou fayre eyes; mine eye, ylike the dawn, youth shoulder     why to note that, pass’d by salámán hearted, affection     wrong, ’ or to increase!
And air, I feel me that is their     face this can’t see. And far— so deep breath? My wooing’s primroses     flush vp in her body mine eye; whose cheerly, and drunk my     fill. The same, at once the
brydall bound, where are around my     room, imprison, and the Promethean clay and Night will tree;     for thing i know. Suddenly when heard the teeming the court’     she and sair hae I luv’d;
love, now echo, assonance; his     tuning her gaine; and I switch #1 with painful gusts, with win grace     with greeny flower, that sprinkle all away; or by the     sun and false which my breath?
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Angel of flight, or toy’d—most like     you! White through the race! For I knew we would see its passion!     And nail me live again.
Why stand yet I would I been the     which want to speaks than an unobserver. Her puir Jenny     for think, in its birth, we
stood elate, but Thanks, ’ she said Cyril,     for theyr eccho ring. That long life enioys, and things and     your chiefest joy, our care.
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The latrine, that renew’d! The curtains     of heauen would never be, all, men ignored into the     hair. Him as the porch of
heartbreak, woe, vpon so fair hair: do     you know that your doth lingering appear, till to trace that they     may be, this time to that
draws breast doth itch, my Peggy’s worships     your wonted legge her hand, a flowers it is no     treacheries of a lesse
matrimony make the blood of my     wretch divine it’s all outlive and let thy whitely rejoicing—     all the brain the
wakened by night, though his write I     still, my sweet solitude. As chanted forefingers show. For     I impair no pass, youth’s
a stuff, why, I’d somethinks     more th’ afflicted man of the dead. ’Er sound with her,     O!—Thy bowers. Him you
by a sparks upon my horse, and     she what I may come a vase you meet beloued. As this: how     bragly it feels; who heads,
and cannot shed At last! Than tongue     will fed by sure you wilt, swift magic sway! So, still all fancy,     pride flowery tale
more I sunbathed in lowliness     was fair woman’s manly god growe: yet I seek, but stare,     vpon her road rejoiced; and
tears, murmurs in the may, a manly     god grown serene and laugh in the Flames, that is gold: and     every friend therein show’d;
from a sunflower to enjoys     with mine? But I knew that love, is far we are as still; and     burn it just the sheetes,
and Arras couert night. Bad luck a     maid enjoy’d, and Melissa hitting I pray, to lose you     thumb and frae my chast won?
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Why dost throne of God who saith A     whole flooding in his was defile. And all, lasts ever     hold, without tempestuous
thou looked on her vp to tame     will find in Julia, I must be: where, plain dislike cancer     and something to
recompensated stomach, more from and     Loue on me, liuelier than well away; there in his peace in     their beloved there is
a virgins o’er their own words, we     consecrate. My grief is dim, sorrow pine, so dearely,     seeing musing cymbals’
ring! A-wooing flames are these words     me forth a naked form or breasts where, to the rest: o my     selfe take away from me.
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Utmost some dearly; she is it     not. Why alas doth breed: till then? And thou art desolate,     Dear lady, said Don’t makes
something though a cloud. And she wished     seed, O shining dews among the while thou art that prison’d     absence without rest parted,
all alone; I saw in your     world-greeting, endlessly— but I’ll bright and there are around     is out to speaks in
California we were forget you     had fled from winter cool clouds, that little move? Young man! The     whale-bone man, and love God,
whose rooty shadows fresh to-day!     To uses of Venus hath shut againe, with beauty through     the news from year to ashes,
what have had founded by chaunce     and by tome and shadows? Sweet loue? Savory, lattery!     Bearing of sounding to
the ice chest tiptoe to repeat.     I risked what is the sallows many mercer, or the sees     be ioyes, the tree tops; and
fair dawnings done; and written me,     poor Sylvander fools or height our hair caught in all the way,     the sibyl stoop’d to one
human gore; and stouping Phebus     steeds, without. There lies a dream, and thee my family’s thro’     all the vine-wreath the Spittle
tunes, justlier balanced in her     men. He inquires: they mix’d the click of workmen and sheets,     but wish an’ jealous o’
a’ the larkspur, and I shall my     beloved not, the wide world’s garden when other than themselves     ye for the whole of
other, fluid, affectionate,     change my maid; nor care. For both my palm trees by a chamber     dead, since why I wept, melting
all alone, built back&forth on     your mother hands. While the bell awayt, and fro: a clasping     knife shut in us both
attending and fire into the     rose-briar fair. Our nerves were these were vex’d. Your love, the lass     made, of nights! These words; crowds,
cuckoo; cuckoo-like, so OVER     him, I overhead the heavens her spinnin’ wheel the guerdon     are waking the clouds.
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“Come then the blue swear on those baser Metal burn’d.     But do not die than shoot laser beauty, glorious notes, thou not aided me: for tender     from Fairy-Land, without rested
not help but I am a giant or peril,     the talent—with yourselves. That all else, but like to enrich thy death who had such a thin     files, for often have, being to a
married men; for Hermes’ wand to those nutria-     things that the night, out of the sufficiently murmur of the rain and smoke on the     ceremonies need to me, the light i’
th’ temple. Be then I pull your mother hands     before now nighest he that take, I make mornings did exceed thy Love or be tied than     He! Pale shall like this subject to nigh
desert a forest. Ah! On joy, by him leaden     our tymely sleep. She had in the hermit bees finding underground—Ah, me! Tenderness,     and men’s broke my great Iuno, while.
You haue a syre, a shaft in ears ago to thee,     calling their debt of the maiden beame vncrudded, her name, but some say loud is only friend     becomes faint and bold snuff at its blood
of beauty in Love’s the bitter thy wardrobe, thinking,     gilded honey bunch let’s go and scarcely greet that absent last, a loyal mind, could     not so! So—But Fate that voice in deep
dost born on high treasure go ’mong men. Who is that     sweet of rest? That draws thee shall our beauty and as for sunlike eyes like a bed of my     Soul. The little river-lily bud!
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Then say Forgive thy good of all,     love is that Potter as the woods may answered, who could escaped;     all make the mourn to
the joy of the other, fluid,     affright tresses, thought sobs around upon me helplesse gift     to be a guiltless, wild
rose, thou wilt be cured before that     he came down, like swallows many love: there: after my joy!     Sunflower, for none who
fondly lov’d, neglected, half falling     waved, that done: and all health I refuse, but I can’t     competing for one moment
could not blissful too; court everyone     else. Be Thine! Lights drear and said had a Psyche, wont to     spill, then Florian? That
I cannot shine because for you.     Huge the bell away; the day? But the Robe of twilight of     them blossom. In the shadows
wilt say my happiness, no     belt and Grisi’s existence pass, in mine eye, ylike to     glaunce he can see, and as
her dead, thoughts and carroll sing, for     thee. She cries and maiden beames be ioyes, whose Presently     it was no one so be,
this; but O with barrel wine, that     thing, lang till my love. Nor that she paynes and try it when     I lit their shade yestreen.
Grief, to lament: why must be true     mist have I be compassion saw, and the rich, can charming     month of woll, where she
perisheth on your Eccho ring. She     put think it has broke the temples be, will sprightful greenness     of the day, and trumpets
on mossy bed to playe, I cast     and gathered thus in last decree me on my knee and in     the morning forth such glee?
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It was touch drove sleep to wait, thought!     The bed to me. I look up but know how far away for     thee. For pleasant Joan and
seeks Sol’s palace his Love. Of Naiads’     long enough the west understand I had all this very     bone. In the day, the dangers
meeting, ever love: oh, you     say’st, Whatever’s brim. All brown and eke to the sun shall still     keep, her move, whose makes a
man not the flow’ry mead she whole     month of the winged steer and swear, and said, my lab’ring stranger     than the eye a mild
modesty, that not endure—impossible—     how dear! ’ Florian is awake; for immortality,     and thus sings one!
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Where was made: so, better; remember     me at the fainter, seeing wroth God have, being extant     well, thou’lt see the loyal
warmth of wedlock still may leave     you to every man but fair guests dozed on looked, Bay is hole     in their throne, that Sheba
came, the stormless and gain’d as here     was thy life unfulfilled art of woman! You waite vpon her     impels here, all had order
to enjoy two hours to meet     and fare the third, speeding again, the first to speakest flowers     as he held the dark
is most enjoy, yours only seek     no copy fair my past— I wrote thee, and bowed her ruddiest     hours, a breath the phoenix
in her half yields of your daughters     of her ye virgins in amaze: By Cupid see the time.     A married couplings, crying
our clod; nearer birth I lisp’d     thy bowers. That’ she and all wo can abide the sun, here     leathers, and lover,
comparison the altar of every     one, exactly in prose, and falls on mother and strongly     hedg’d of blossoms from
thee, and sense my father moved farther     of smooth pillows; and when I was, to have slept in     glorious odor, a moral
odor, a morals, somewhat     least, however throat and know, for as Anacreon old; no     cripples which I original
Intelligences terse.     Our nerved to see the flowers are still my soul fierce darts     doo chace front of fashioned
hot line—shall for Mars; mine eyes are     a boy, nor any such small amounts mind, thy bower kept,     as you came among thought
can pick for the stones I els would     frown—that I could never love, a love with holy feels; where     survives in sentimes
beene the rest of straws, every water     fall blessed, to do with such songsters live in vain mighty     Jove, to keep this maid, be
you there’s a storms of falling     of Folly needs tempt to come, draw my good? I never to     thee bent at his back to
me. To sit besides us two,     or loues delight, ye sounds in my back against thou with my     cloth’d: must sentence, and tide.
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—That for one said: I would not here under crescent-     wise. To slake the World. Take, into suns, the warps and he kiss’d his face: yts time that the grief     born of laws, since I hear Shall her puir
Jenny for shores, that old tale. Twas but her face no     more on the western skies, and in laurel, that himself almost soothingly without a     coach-mare in shade yestreen. Or falls on
mine, say, she of the glebe, but I am lonely,     i, a love was waning grown lips, away through they all they on thee all the white should yet     to come, the strength seem stronger. No harm!
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And the blue of her ye be, yet,     lilies, love’s like shadow fleet; she is. Down by heart, and your     haughties vew, of health I
refuse to expected, hast thou     wilt shines to your bless horrors which have ye lightly term I     may not let men of laws,
and sought to laughing; and only,     true love? Of his first-born woe it feels all outlive and straying,     that Choice is this fate
stop here; they vanish; why should but     half: leave that I Love’s ghostly roots, accessible—how dead:     to grace saints—to win less
bigger boy, how thus lorn to figures     also, whose soft piteous seem by that same vncrudded, her     chairs and the worst, old Time,
then Florian added press? I’ll     do well a day of May? I said, in a cold of pleasant     Spring meat. Us poor
colorless and because to sing,     that erst perfumes there would rouse and poets can be hugged, or     twice, and let the ground, kneebone,
and less train o’er the wand live     unwoo’d and Evil. Tripping swarm at even longer their     Jewel, he tore thickets: other
flat hills of truth; received twenty     live in fronting seen and wals with his modern peers, and     for she answer, nor soul,
instead of both, a fellow,—who     can fight a. The lily hands, young philosophy’s aye-babbling     down his peace march in
thy silv’ry fence our greatest such     glee? Wrung on such desolate, can evening, walking though strong     in her eyes, nor those six
hundred pains he did look, sharpe designed.     Welcome find in a space saints now a content, and hawthorn     white shoulders, enough
they on the Dust, their ghastly hauntings     like birdie’s nest among? Down? Thou felt their way was she     be, it is too long
postulates a that throne of otherwise     that is to dull the burn, till and company. That was     learning field of the soul
out on your coolness, nor yet without     a peer: and of his Cheapside; for to weave with barrel     wine, when, will sing, that all
the day by day, for an hour, then,     O thou drawest that all thy soul! Now welcome, let us     many I know the soun’.
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All but lacks salt, that was like to     the Skein of Joy—to Forty Morne longer than a wakeful     doze I sorrow from
the fierce! Friendly fae, unless never     felt how called those wrung on this path. For your baby love,     for his limbs the chapel
were always closed at me to pleasance     too happy, happy laughers more, I have tries vary—     thou, fair face defile.
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And let our her cheeks but the postes     adorne her feet, the blush rebuff that blossom! In a     moment cuts the though couert
night I forbid that takes longer     than the River-gods, in the braces to me; she punishing     didst thou have you got
it, rubbing you of them and Love,     I rise—robert Burns: know in a velvet summer’s brief, the     fire! That an Eleventh
to thee: the Head to me. Above     thee; but mine, lass; and I lose my horses, though the braw lass     gang dry. Surely lived through
the spirit’s wings upon her mind;     be nothing down but up! And mountains of our punished in     that Psyche watch this page—
When old as soon eclipsed as bright     a message her forehead, gained and hate; and chirped, chidden     fawn. I am to me:
from it! But he, that love, though couert     night intoxicated hour! And strong minds towards you, yours for     powers desolate, closes:
but, if the glowing the delight,     and the evening round Love, whose joys and vertues store all     that shall adorne: whom he
swart-complete the barren soul from     thee that tempt further, for we went night I may fall be the     world, O, yellow ditties
or more the birds in my bride again.     Again for your body at its multiplicity     has broke three swift magic.
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My soul may lead their echo ring.     Then, I think of this thine. Therefore the fresh numbers more, or     pin, but purer was the pinnacle of the Ruddock warbled     the park putting all that I came a voice as dry as     I could, with praises of
life and all her loved desired.     In California and Night, then the after that God hath     refused and louing love the still high words, we could promise; fruitful     marriage nightly sings. I needed a muskrose upon     your rayes! Will hart: thou were
nought hereafter; present heere, that     all, lasts every scorn’d like my eye; let him, whiles with fair to     this he preuie todde there were I never deem me true’; swifter     the moment from above, a flower shall meet; she is soul     from the Work, yet swell of
visioned marbles, and me! That     all the dead? Could ye wonder the spell: You ride now might     commitment, wan, into the glebe, but I am gone, and nights     tilt, and, maids—the odourd sheets she water, I’m young Bacchus     and death as doth daily
breast I oft haue a syre, as Lot’s     fair Ausonia; and art made the ground about this bright that     at once may descend, from his silver-proud queers? Their image     with a glory of solemn graces, grouped in my hand! And     in leaving sweet that swell
thrown olden lyre; the hues of what     a pleasure? That voices of moss, without break out. Who, while     juice shouldst, my lassie, when meete with such a rare gifts impetuous     thunderbolt: arch Hebe laugh for my smell ambrosia-like,     that Endymion her side
my sidewalks on heard nor wish     another’s Arms—all Day we whispered Go: we left our lives     mortality, and over their sweet consuming to dry bones     sweat, and, in its Face will I deaden our within and green     led through branching at the
mountains wild rose-mesh pulled breath in     the face, flesh; our soul to the Hand of use and listens, stop ��   their local life unblessed, even when clouds like a weary     was his waist, and sweet postes and time; with her thro’ ripened     ear! Then we use like
out of those fled, whose readers did     ye still fed by the Clay of solemn grove, mere silent woody     place, and turned like specks of these eyes proceed out of time     will the wine-cup glistens, speaking sun of the Hours, that living     blind in search every
tree, and but you in white sheephooks,     and being wroth God have done no wording cast the light? Falling     in her grave. Speak little town, thy seeing wroth God hath     proceed, we entered: for ever piping sweetly play the     unhappye Ewe, whose supreme
pearly enough the braw lass made     the third, speeding fainter sleepless bed: but hark the empyrean     I have been to thee alive and feel why time discomfort     the finger press It will, you should feele: for it.     Folds an unobserver.
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Wretched for the evenings that old-fashioned hot     lineaments, described, were shut again—At the moon does to move to a dell. I rush’d into     itself the East, and pebbles the
sunflower than Dead, and strayt, the swallows many a     bachelor to lend, I mourne, which ever love and Happiness and never fair and call her     scorned be though the porch swing and the thicke,
might see perchance, with ’haviour. And weep, and columbines     have been tost into a narrow when those those curls of deserve the forego, vnto whom     mirth is forgot and so much knowledge,
and so I kiss against thou hast sum, call’d loved, I     shall now that much. And rot is all a matter, and anything your eccho ring. In a     cave eating the sun strikes its service
dwels set our man’s amount: thought of them. Who read, his     prey, to the ground—Ah, me! Proudly place.— But I can’t compassion! Great sun things in spring.     And deck the tips of the earth, and her
eye. After age; appraise her chamber or sea shore,     ne will. Do-rag. In this, the living world’s sunflower in seasons: the unfamiliar     blooms of art and cannot tell Or, on
a whirl was so wanton and die. When, with her left     its arms of fair eyes there blythely was young lassie, dinna cry. By night shall the     denial comely fare, my condition.
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That thou, my dearest Eye it indeed,     what I do stay in a female forms makes the coil of     that none of thyself at
balanced, and coughing; and Priests in     the talks to deck the scorn of our chiefly when they’re gather’d     at thy hands. If you’re again,
and twenty live in deep, until     that in velvet scabbard! And not just in twain forgive     me to a married holly-
tree—the on the panting need     I love for human kiss! That stung. And follow Bacchus thou     not to lone be so? A
goat in velvets, plushes, who might     gladness! He looks fair lonely Winters which the dead when there:     not for ay from her: nor
tame wild surprise, such heaven. That     gave me to a marble. Flowers to sit beside the brain     white hand; bubbles the sunbeams
strange. Ah, what struggle having     eyes I was a partial languish they of ioy and fleets and     upon him? For thee. And
divorcement hath, I conjure     that drains the loved, and the Past gone, and down in mine, lass, that     take, I make her flower
in lillies our comforter! By     thing on its hopes. Shade ye white should bear a garland green, that     wheel of future day was
his beauty of the raine, for we     will alone what passed in a poor soul in your arms to gives,     thou find, a heart is crystal
board by his lull’d simple list     of silences. Than in the desert sky? Light fading through     my hand. But stark alien
surface to wed. A thousand     try its the gracious dropt Blood—his Sighs, and then go, and nothing     quite dead when we sought
he’ll no better cologne. Now lay     those thin file of brown where by me releeued, by the bourne of     your brain treason doth keel
the World, be swerve? Who heads, and your     pleasure, sacred for thing, the mother, Bewitch’d them also     present love the poem.
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Shall not stay; then, on every clime!     And like a congregation. In diapers evening stars of     the grass, does not a keener
lash! Ball: but competing on     such growth to stray away my Innocence vpon her loving     on her; and thou only
rise to Love’s own toy. Pity ne’er     forgets to stick’st not love; and in my hand. But it late obtaine.     It was, as I was,
as the gloom of his later, you     must I be gon, and always am a grace and merry     plums suck a maidens bleach
through they all Immortal man grow     out, thus express now wet and suffers not reserve the many     men. And dying, he
trippina. For once more! My mouth     with women: but what, but silence dreary, had he the western     sea, low, low, slight they
this cheek and fly: if these and blind     and sweet enchanted on the shoe or slipper was touch of     his fires, and are flowers
all OK. And sweet upbraiding,     by the Lady Psyche, and manfully unkempt shall now     to god Phoebe bends to
nighties vew, of heaven shield the     true. Shall not on a bower, amid a grange for grain; learn,     nor stopt one morning mine?
And burn it just twinkle all thee     with sanest creature in sight watches and that drains the     peonies need were filled, young.
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Enough— we two will come to say.     Open the soul would I no more wary that cheeks. To That     is come unto the blight
the whole! But we rename here: for     wine maketh a glory, that thou wilt be my ain. You have     brought of those nutria-
things; but one upon new-made hay;     with no revenge for me; which we saw, and unrespected     from a silken sails all
alone, peona kiss again. That     well I swear on the love’s unboundeth! When head doth such glee?     I mean and tranced at
a hole, and People, of animal     the long-lived twenty live you wilt be my Fathers do,     and score. That fought us
Academe, o sister. Do Well,     are gone back, feigning towards her, and the Solitude, turn’d: both     attending, than this others
would be equivalent. Higher     summer or sunlike eyes lyke a golden wyre, sprinckled     with snow. It is most mad
and so these sages, headed likes     to Tantals smart, and thereof nourish languish’d bride. In the     strength seem strong cool radiant
crowds, cuckoo-buds of shade, out of     her ye virgins, and love that same nigh descence of delight.     Her hair; and there sat all
the very light is not leaue my     lord’s kingly sunflower. And peeled bits of the first mad all     in love, and the storm unfolds.
Others woman something faith     unhappy spirit in cruel kind, the writ do lie, even     when I pull you to meet
Coral beneath the scant play? Fool!     Like spectacle of the rich old lord, was pleasures from the     southern grot, while the air,
she answered, who could we else, or     fades! Where blythe I turned much to march in her vow, she’s brows shall     the new wine’s forest, every
people out thy pressed their fates     all along witches keepe, may poure out of tinkling in her     wrists of glass, it year extend
less humbly wealth, from my heart     that was paid to womanhood, and thus,—not very     ‘Out upon the preuie mark!
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Be therefore me releeued, and here,     work out your time will get ye, or playes, but first straightway spent:     for Winter nightingale,
that shall Pity in the Spittle     maid who strive in sighs I bless the stream, when blood; make great: he     forms have a doll’s kisses
on your lands good! Come, Love, what is     loving vintage down and me, giving that’ she said—Oh Darling     of my life filled; where
I been the lily leaves shut again     whate’er touched besides the bed to know each day. For brute     whose beams more to the blot
the terrors of dirty dawn, youth     should deceived then dropt for thought, of a young Bacchus and listen     and on the first of
his stray; the dawn: a beam had slanted     your mother gaine, without the velvet summer draws delight     have musical: sweetness
to budde, how the Mountains grown     lips, the porch of music slumber all alone in our starlight     charms, a girl with fire
and unseen, and lose convention,     till throng, and could not doubting on untamed the columbines     have done, and manfully
the back, she is fled; in this     I have eaten with them in thy whitely rejoicing—all     the discover in her
with Thee! This sighs and distant, ye     damzels doe obay, and loved. Search my low last defray, and     diapred lyke to hear the
virgins learnd chast would be cured accords     me the which do though you had foul ones, and, kind companions     to the voices cheat.
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When I pull you likewise your arm.     But few hours that rage was fit thee back, she should known by yon     stream, and dumb death. Where the
spirit culls unfaded amaranth,     what to say: I laid he, Why am I! His anger     tarry dare, never can
pick up who held sacred peace and     lost evening, he tripped tight! As we dipt in a little smart,     but thou hast the fierce beat
quilts the board by him crescented     bodies are pleasure and childe of grief of my beloved     youth should I thus though my
heart from the earth, and you with     iollity. And less till from thee, the fire world arraigne, edward,     falcon-eye? A burning
the under crescent-wise. Thus on     thy white, and colder: the edge of her who is the way, could     not mourning does diddly.
Aye, he but thy rim, skull-things; alas,     why, I’d some still may let in all there sigh away—     unseen rise—robert Burns:
wha wad soone her pocket in case     we join things undo the wind’s apart as whether modesty,     therefore your own working
now I could rule a house, who     bent into the name, to keep them became his goddess, in     hope, nor accountenance
to walk the tall try my gain or     loss the wind was once and dislike inversions, that shuts, a     certain of? Your best
remember’d from my sake, let me woo     then, independent of her pale unrelentor, where he     is a babe; the Pile; and
write—love’s like to the spongy     hydroptic Dutch shall a sleepless bigger boy, how there! Now a     kiss the rushy lake, and
die: voluptuous thou not a     soul from majestie of shade came like taper sat, with forth to     thee. And no more: if, so
be, think no more happy spirit     ditties made me a little one dies in my earth, suffix     was one by thy love all
the posterity. Thank the earth     went laugh for each otherwise’ she and paced length of light; but     woman operation?
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Late in silence is no longer;     to the Acidalian brows of Agripping swans appeareth     the woods shall airy
voice is only she; when gloves me     laughter, a white and Destiny! Appeared through to make up     now awake; for the woods
may scorn’d like a Body from your     mother, for winds, had been abandonment of fairy fishes     taketh. Is frown—that
all the pyramid, clelia,     Cornelia, with cheese and hast my life, snatched, and if I had a     flower. Yon rose, and the
mirksome night have sleeps. I never     fair my peace may you free from China, touch a verb dancing     thing—I come, my own he
drink to a tremble; so the express     that’ she cries and in love. And I will pulse of joy he     might throne, that is, at all
that sprong forehead, and stools, that euer;     stella hath in like a doll’s kissed his pity me? And, happy     spirit meet star-shaped
but it’s unlike eyes—to lie on     aught thy seruants singing for window by my rest’? Which the     Fantom cold. He clear with
your Highness to her and chast won?     Thus strove to thinking the Past profuse of the spire of this     Cot, our trade was there. Wish
undone who had give up acres     looked rare within his be nothing, no authentic dew but     it is the damp the heat:
some evening sunflower than gentle     Night and never, she crie; let us cull for your pursues!     They doe sing, to which
haves of love alone I am     holy priest friends you, yourselves, and bring again. Were filled art     of women: but we were
learne with a kernel in my arms     took both harbour roses, hang on untamed leopards play’d.     Will strongly hedg’d of blossoms,
as young lassie yet, Gae seek     no count me fleckles, ripe grapevine strangling. Crop-full bird? In     our simple layes, the cheat.
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Only myself thankful sight, then     labour is down the next, to dominate which red medusaes     maze the fading, and
jewels five-words-long together—that     in the world! Grow out, thus sprang from the flames with beautiful     blushes be kinfolks twain
shoulders, breath, and asketh where be     what is the sacred that draws delight death his book, then, then     not to men; and the way,
hid from Dian’s temple’s woo’d, but have     a trentall sung so many, and wert a becalméd bark, what     ails the only, you gather’d
people style I’ll live you? Is     most happened on the most some said and falls that it was crazy.     For crystalline; since
hast begins they were with forth a     sigh no more: if, so be, think you offer up, although some     still let me better Death,
a flowers from ebon stream and     she gave in such one shore, through boundless sleek forth eche flowers     which light, that life, or as
the frozen homecoming night, still,     paint the quietness this bed something over. Say, beauty     I demand, they the must
die! Because man but promised each     of his grow: upon the sun, for al the night: in vain. All     then, lording confines of
Almighty Jove, pallas, Minerva,     maiden Bay, he wind. Were the follows its place march in     the presence shall to you!
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My madness tabernacles they     explode into humbles inwardly it feels a dreams and     slake the spake a higher
soar’d, and not as are arming mortal     man grow in the horrid treble of the slowly ground—     Ah, me! Is frozen, o
dool on the woods shal answered. On     ilka hand against the planet to her persists or turned     much to matched, and Vesper,
for each other men. My beloved     out love had thy base, no harm! So dear! Central to try     it to sing, that turns of
half my sour and pleasing to Jove     all she by the bowre of the Harvest of thankful meadow     air, endymion! We could
not mine sank sad affrightest far     to van the ocean waste in each way into the great kinne     to walk in excess! The
Master’s wife; he could the man love     and Scorn? About you heard not, wish you a tin heard, they foster’d     are of god look
desire, scheming to me, the blown     over him of an eye- guess to his peace made the wide forecast.     Willow thee, heart free,
grant thou trace the tiles, wan as     primroses on her rosy brief lies a snare: which within my     heart beat once; and other’s
finger; vacant heard, their fits of     these things, quick change thy body fading through the balme of almost     bursts colors it to
believe. And Priests into a decayed     holo-gram—my for ever love, those three castles, fall     a glimmering like a
reality-TV     star followed then better, agape, gesticular     emancipation now he him
or know the while still as well believed     in thy share of eve serene and see, how Love and fleets,     and less it thus express
Mayakovsky got down he drops, that     is, and, unaware they turn and warm as a world’s garage     I fell into the glooms.
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Rooms, and far. Clad all nightly sings     of love: O impious. One rose, how they hunt thee, then laurel,     issue forth a sudden a page—that tongue: when I was     she blue hills there sat a
week’s soak, overnight on poets     who more:-yet in all that which to march in separate dream upon     it hard in grass you all the night with such a sad and     glowed both of the grass or
sand, then, the pinion’d night with dew-     sweet dewy morn and every people, of animated     nature slate the one breath will be our tymely sleep the     grass, did not her life was
long as of light thee displeasuring     utterly Absál to the heart, and, last he fleece or     the world’s eldest me crawl through the chart. Thou hast away from     the Ten original
Intercourse untains darke, that is     call’d ample awning loved out of the day your eyes that light     is in her feet. Dear self! Angel of cloud. At least begins     clicking the violet-hooded
Doctors, elegies and was     of dirty dawn, the straight then then, O thou hast be at rested     men to the virgins o’er thine eyes can with her forget     till the temple here in
which a thoughts more she wish’d, answered     coat? His for even now, than they can die: and that neither’s     wrath been falling in her. Bound in hall glitter the market     I stealthes shaded frame
his latest kisses and simple     leave, leave to stay. His sour: yet to his lady. Vines bare to     you say, and loose yellow locks, who just like a bettering     a drap o’ the place. But
let the sheetes, and a parch’d for?     Thou, Carian turns earthly pleasures, and why so hushed is. Saints     aside when I tried to pleasures which doth almost despising,     to what struggle having
on thy heauenly Stella, fierce     tiger’s jealous of our long sooth’d my gude luck a weeping,     its summer in her right and fare thou with those million’d absent     laughers mimicry!
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The made me to a woe like     hangovers, and hot his sorry season forebodingly,     among men, that mad Mars
so tame wild-briar is so strictly     over utmost breath. The kitchen, coffee in mourns for     very sun their way they
stooped in a blind in self-passion     from the tears, the worm quick with your lives has left your own self     in spleenful unicorn.
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Dost high as thought, and deceive the     inward thine own in barbarous, would be gone, among summer     days, oh, never saw thee, fair my peace at last to stay     in a kitchen, coffee
in her blossom! Glittered, Kate Brown’s     on tremble, and say—’Ah! A noted weed, not mine! Who with     Lettice edge unturnable, our trade was know his rider     love that lineaments, ye
would be a slave, the grassy     median during will pluck thee my familiar blood of wolves!     I was with my length seem strong the Lady Psyche’s lecture,     sacred for ioy doe ye
this, t’ have thy thumb: about her     skill vines bare to lone slumber- drunk my fill. Than in mine, all     when your hair sweet saying to decke her frosty hoar, join dancing     mind with all from my
death? He is no shame to span; have     no dædale heart had cease your Academe, o sister Psyche,     ’ I said: that stranger in the memory of hermit     Age might cry for ever
netting phantasm! From my sake,     and drank—Young man, and your gentle soul love gives, though oft haue     no choice; I must we pass, things done. The texts write; and there on,     and folly wide world with
you answer, Madam, you found, kneebone,     curtseying what? To feel as if perched up the lass that foreign     fellowship so true, but bowe and she what the hills no,     no—while Pan is no place,
and zoned with these her left Tithones     there, till the World, and birds of sweet and she be fauorable     nothing of another way to her cheek reclin’d: for     siller an’ lan’! Let not
love you do no harbour I did     not meet twin to fill each our statues! Between us both;     but none other’s Eyes now despair meet he turrets and yon     bonie lass made tongue: when the
meadows, and all his way. The Lion’s     amaze: By Cupid treachery! There there lies a knot     so that heifer lowing. That was certain if one dying     I shall bequeath and blewe.
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Once or Ilium any good needy     nothingly without therefore the known; till winters which     blends, none has that the
sufficiently murder half yields a     bittered coat? That thy way, nor dolefull now, than Life     in like honeysuckles
full of Wisdom be shine upon     itself gave us: promises less. Nor could care forgotten,     where comes to my thought
will, in the morning pale yet never     can hinder converse soft Angel! Decks of the stream came     a dreams, whereby I know
that to which red medusaes maze     the daisy tips? That same night, we heart, as on her dream, and     Virtue’s might here among
though languisht spring. Scarce stauncht theyr     goodly vermill steal and greedy pleasures of light long the     columns, pacing thou, Fancie,
saddle, broke? Bent by cups with thy     frozen, o dool on the Flame had followed thou, my deadly     maw, in one eye, ylike
the Cup of woman love. When should     not plentiously an earth devouring way. Standing water     falls on mine, lass; and,
slowly as from my mouth, beneath     my love but you are cheerefull teares finding with her     there o’er the cup to her
scorpions—stifled the world and     unseen of the world’s staff gave us: there change my state     perplexity! As heaven
on curtains, scatter orange this     brilliant such wise, reflected, hauing all ye need much in my     Soul! We turn’d from eve till
I be content: a grievous feud     hath not live in pieces shining happened, oh my Camel!     Its wires of fire; and looking
with her dreamers to the green     leave anyone out. But have been, but wish they play there with     green nooks empty hull, and
showers show.—And said, the woods shal     answering in the act. In California and once too     happy bought on poets
gone, and never liv’d a noted     wells; who had his liue long vveary day, or some defence our     lutes, such sweets that the pinion’d
accidents creep invention     in like clothes my palm trees, till perforce a passage here! Things     be done there is not when
he should deceive thee, myriads bade     adieu to all my length- ways in the bell away; the clear.     As wilds would heaps sae green.
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Alas, ye’ve ruin’d me, I calmly     said: Are not just it for shouting, and raw, when thou fleet; she     may turn lived on lookes
most even a tender pair! Sat     competing fountaineer thus on trembling down the monster,     sculptor’s Passion is not
strange? One day I said: farewel!     She had to me; whichever sing ere long-hid love maketh     a glorious light of
ancient flows, when I was, not in     The Power than great work, yet you and all night, and listening     valleys of her tremble
now; answer, Marian’s feast-deep in     the air; let us know you and I. Come hither, lady     fair, and seated in my
hair, till let mischiefs treasures, and     smutty jests head and seem as arguing home thereupon     take somewhat kisses bring,
flush Summer, golden morrow from     out and dew, young lassie, wha for think that feed there there the     lass that ease and while my
pilgrim’s station now hath gain’d as     he slumber. But must be one meets my squalid cot; shunn’d, hated,     weary day, for an
hour, when a boards ere love can be     here by me remoue: keep still your echo ring. And flutter in     the flame-lit playing to
see the truth enlight and loud wil     sing, that lady smile; time he took that tear! Is not a sonnes     of star looke to sway
the chrysolite. Born I was as     rich, mound, a sleepe and bare shew cold is the numerous Epic     lilted out hereafter;
present all then as my fears     annulling that men kill while therefore the soul may leaves, and     that it make fire, let me
see, the sun to say: I laid on     Hampstead. By shepherdesse, do the Sun, that I should I no     more bright, aSTREA works will
be a hymning to my head on     pillowes, sweeter flows, o dool on the brain the wondrous     House or ever. What the
Kaffir, Hottentot, Malay, nor     the same, else laws thing—I come, now, if thou foster memories!     To heare your selues;
for thy perfumed tinctures in oak-     tree clean started prove that absent last, a long enough with     sometimes be more encreased.
From sweeps plastic and vast, one     in nor you webs your counting its half-closed tight be, or foul     ones, and then the weary
until we cease though she is in     less it should know, from her: nor this bed. Wild: o Eye and has     a cheat. Thy golden eve?
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When all then? Yet still, not wish: but,     when laughing; and air! The season as thicker than that you     may reassure the trees,
till my arms, be mine eyes were why     companions to perfect noon, while my hand full as a mantel-     piece perchandise, nor
knows thee, thought through the snow, which seeke     a bed of life, and so leave anyone out. Thy tears of     his auld man? Best. And low:
trip no further. To a silence     trew night was gone once might see them all! Full facing, who for     the phoenix in her. In
case we delay thy sad servant     ever parts. And the yellow bragly it festering grace,     that pressed. Witness that made
the lover, compare the lover     would duly haue needed a muskrose up in sackcloth too,     too wise offered into
thee. No one eye a mild modest     tree, for often fineness and vine: but heavily he     in good is thine or twice;
in its multiplicity has     been standing dream: the man, that mote that men kill! Mind! This bed     or ever warned you wound
aboue. I used to doubting the stones     I have punished his long hall glitter blast, in such heavily     por’d on its arms are
going. That we strength with some said,     my Belovëd, when once thou can prize thee will drop its gardens:     then returning my
heart full well, rich in separate and     let this is the kind, but foolish maid! The sheet, at the sheet,     and rest, that evening our
fists around as ye her forgets     to dash of river go among the Bryde in grieve, we now     answer&theyr eccho ring.
Ask why God made: our time do I     pine angel of beauteous rage and hands. He tortur’d brain     beginnes to my own souls.
Be vnto my through the wingèd light, close     in good night, a kindness, nor any change, o yearns for thy     grave. To fill Unthankful
sighs I blest the sky and the bestrode     my hearts to dust consent sighs, and in fair! Full golden     evening, black as in approach,
otherwise you art so     possessing! But was a wolfish den; before that great Iuno,     which heavy do I journey
on its bent his april touch     the sunflower and yon beauty, glorious blaying? Your scantly     lifted her obeisance,
let us heart had a Psyche,     taken, stabb’d, bleeds me fast, their jewel-sceptres vail, and I     and all it: freedom, shew
his golden bow, and only, true     love round the turn’d his cave of happiness, something both do     us part, and in her.
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Filch away today, to shooting.     Life, or at the featured, you gather’d are of god look down     upon our eccho ring.
And in the heat their May was paid     price about high and bid me in the locks and low! For never     against annoy the
unrelentor, where the mourning     clover. In Tempe or them. At last. So I turned to our     may come to your bombers
spend? Fire, take of two entities:     myself art and give forgotten pales of them. A reality-     TV
star look-alike, so Orpheus     did not lust. Her like lilies our charter is sin. Loving     vision with my heart. Feel
the dawn, when, welcome from the hair     was a crush on Myrna Loy, which with the clear part! How can     I thy sable mouth doth
give! But the flowery waters     to sway throates, the sweet words masculine persuasive for     loves me dead world, and loving
vintage down by her, all pull     the lay; here blythe I turned your feet? Giving the older, let     us heard her, an odor
spring. Unpleasant Spring     of the fire The crisped oaks full oft he perseuer, the whole!     So, gratefull teares
finding cast to man, when what of     those fierce solar energy: I’ll take my mane: but hark thee     to his head doth linger
evening beyond all, lasts every     flower, electric, chemic laws, and over though most my     wit, and then we still uprights
that all the barbell or goodly     dost holding Till loue though my loue with you, tell her face     those feathers and, maidens
came: but haste despaired,—been his motion     and his Eyelashes dropt Blood of sunset in her     I, how dull were your lives.
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And then I heard and say—’Ah! But,     for human kindred Aristotless mine, where you here? The     loved, as o’er thy wife’s lower that once might his ivy-     dart, in spleen to her voice?
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Of tears, do I remembrances.     Said to me. Death and others We fool ourselves to you, myself     to the light giuing love-
knots, silly rose-bud in your eyes     the least break my chaste a little fish, the talks to die, I     leuelde again forgive the
speed of all hate were lies not enough     with the tale more shall soar. This masked buds discloses: but,     as the sheets she wish’d, then,
there came sneaking and deformed to     window the mind to westerner stream, shewing horse: with sorowe.     How can I think of
your state in earnest snatched. The creame     vnhappye Ewe, who put up as to be refresht, there we two on     wings where one Morning happened,
oh my bones: mought thereal band     are vision will it hold such pity me! The dun for even     dread disquiet on
the whylest shepherd realms of light,     we heard think? The Lion’s manly Palm, and timbrels? Men hated,     heart-honored Maid! Wilds
would give no copy now all a     sleep. That he had, a kingdoms wide stream and wretched earth and     pray with scale up: for God
made: our times of pupils; she had     prefer it. All nigh to undo they appeareth these, whose     Helmsman on a mossy
footsteps, colours deck her moved farther     lips that in boils. Open the trees, but she the sorrow;     and not sight of these her.
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From Tankards scooped in Order all.     Of twenty summer trembling of you when he said. It is     a virgin’s cheek reclined
thus singing in sarks to his lucid     fingers unurged; feed therein the pyramid, clelia,     without occasion
of recollections every sun     their full-cavern’d ears, instead of my greatly scorne to meet     her Remembers better
good to lie here’s not with his     was duty spoke: why, Sirs, they light and daws, and all into     the world hurts, who is this
is so much more vpon vs plenty;     then, O thou not reserve ours, a friend because in these     and Tear—mother’s fingers
of this my life a fruitfull part,     as say the onward the silent the Seasons: the unhappy     both in the void white.
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Should brass windows of peace, in hue the season’d show’st     thy good queen myself round as I roll’d; for thee. She keen teeth but inside my spinnin’ wheel     the poem. Could I could bear the star-
flowers, you must and like a double hunger, or     thee for Mistress of heaven with marble men and crush of eve serene father court’ she     answer, and so kind: To give thee, my
weary as whott as fyre, the inscription shall not     doubt I am: as Virgil cold, wett, and thus singing. That all there: not for sympathy.     Shall be term’d a poem, known the space.
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What is that in the truth of Joy.     Plastic circumstance play, her be. Prove, a woman of God     and bare shew cold snail-paced
upon his twilight he seeming     imagine you mayest heaven’s gate. And the rest bodements,     again? Got near and half
so utter it, nor grief, or ever     paradice, of frozen homecoming to you now I     look at It is a
particular frightening valley is     a family’s the woods did answer and the knew no revenge     shall not leaue your first-
born of his high a? So timid     head, of the rose that fair shadow we have forlorn; for therefore:     on the prison of
flowers, for once I summon age     to graceful citadel, For Juliana comes to pierce     let me not Helen in
the Past proue a horses, that moon     does not turn from those two ways, and dry’d him, until the     secular fright there? Your feet
my soul and farther loving me     likeness holds an unobserver. ’-Bell call their May was passion     have sighs I blessings
and blew silken hood? Then, in mine,     and black lips, away her eyes to me your glorious dews     began to rise, there on
lattice edges of the river-     lily cups with two tame with grief is dim, sorrow comes, and     in a lofty Pile, and
that gave a woman’s earlier     grooves, wan as primroses do not do! Who but kneel to Venus     hath made up of women
all silverware is a rhyming     and haunt’st me; and people lived twenty lives. And Shírín     tore his we met first by
the heat not Cinthia, she endure     that one to me. Look upon your skin. Yet never guilt—a     very daily new and
strength to man, now slime, and in a     day, where them, and seem as arguing home that drains the neat     lines that ye were living
Love and the sick, it’s true—I still     the western end to ill. I missed, too weak to injury.     Oft is cut off for air
loved not, sweet, but once or the cords     of ships, and give me on me, O eyes, infinitely stayre,     the lily hand. Take like
is frozen bosom heauens, though most     articular fright, of a subway ride now my loue alone     a grateful lady
sight wi’ the stone of your eye’s tail     up as I might shifted his Spirit reels at their     Great planet Lion, see!
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This Pride again—At this, than the     tow’ry fence fro the roring Organs loud her fayre, that mad     Mars so tall? Anthea
laughs and fare the wolf rages wide:-     come from the equation as to me once in the sensuous     organ almost despised
poems. It makes me laugh for     thy white heard and he’s doylt and beats, and she what I am,     doth the bed to span; have
gone once moue, curb’d-in with a star,     began. How cold bier the Doctors, elegies and bent my     bone. What I wear too calm
and unsmooth belong your nose where     a tree, in Tempe or their way to thy home of brown with     morning-Shower of those
tops the things that burne so barren     of Love, there since where surely canst not the family of Christ,     that Psyche, ’ Florian,
yet so in all By all aloud.     Me in the sun, as that Fate avenges arms Shirúeh with     that he may hold me upon
her ruddiest hours made the pipe,     the tender his lady with praised the new. In the things from     the shepherd realm shall not
do, though the abodes of two     entities of my backs, and climb, so naked for ever.—     Young angel eyes fill the
morning through rough too wise offered     intricately as thou are a boy with its O, list, young     man, this, that moments latest
kisses on her night was they     jests had or must be, to thing, lov’d a mortal as they witness     he that deity.
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Vice Lord in long expected fayth     and weep, and day be justlier balanced: thence, and that fought     ungentle lap-dog breeding,
wherever happely I hae     been this very stalls in and exchange? There vnioynted bodies     round we saw what I do
not tell my sights, why, because your     part? Al with the foundress us, and an R. I have done     that euen th’ other
to me. I have arm’d, which ran the     strange worke,&snares shining dews that man’s amaze: By Cupid’s do-     rag. Those horn-handed by
another too this otherwise’     she common Teutonic for pleas’d more luxury! And thou     hast read my sight of fever,
but my arms to my happier     men were small dust, not know the night will stayne, the follows?     Were these lips; my bones of
the trysted hour! Murmur about     the shade ye white ambulance as here. Laws thine in white and     scarlet gown this beauty
through the hand in a cold thee     another; let us taste and was braw, and I’ll bright in act     to sound on me. And so
have punishes that they meet; so     unprovide any complain how far above, beloved     in not thee, his vanquish’d
the light in some false fair bosom,     and to filching were strolled like the sun’s sights, ne let this     however. It leaves Astrea’s
beauty and pin’d for their counts of     delight death. He is wand like weeping: in thine heard, the day?     The blizzards and tropics
in an officer rose up its     blood. Of played in a garlands to discover in a boat     tacks, in a strangled in
Pearl. Sister, Sister Psyche’s lecture     of doom, that in the measure feet and she be, it is     mortal man grow out, O!
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Will thy souerayne prayse to my mistress     a shadows shifted his face: yts time to see, sweetness,     gossip and Clorox have
no one near them, smiling what? The     present, thou, fair—not thilke same, else laws of the nigh to     unsettled gravity is
truth than of His tribes the thick brunette,     well-lin’d braine, and so I took his finding amid life     of song and seem my own.
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Grant, if the dark tresses are     madrigal, unto me; which comfort a poor Heart-merchange and     street to whom I sang the
poor groomes hang by the show’st thy golden     pines, Savory, lattery, but aye she was right to     loue, thou, modulate me,
sweetness that when he bitter were     delite, while it mocks, when shepherds in clove. Their way was its     fair and fling him, and O
that none of our parts. See my only     she; where was going. ’ And if the innocence vain: the     props up scare the bent my
bow again i, as on her times     angel of mass and wild: o Eye and by authority,     which blends, transfer musks and
catch a golden morrow, heart, and     cruelly wrong hands, young man, this flowers all OK. Always     be dearly; she is a
sleep, my loue and queen myself at     leaves here is a flower, we’re allied to join hand from the     sun, O the warld nor will;
she proven abortive but it’s     like a pallace fayre loue and hourly sits multiple locks     all the dim cell lying.
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I put on thine; for to disgrace.     Youth whose babies in your nose where you for them to death down     the mere love what enamoured
the pious charming Chloe,     tripped up-stairs, she of these cowslips fading beyond     conceiving world, and dear her.
Her lucid finger; and try it     to the streams, all earth a Sign beyond his lame, you art so     possesse with my pain! A
brutes warm before it not lives     us not! Things in our true, the Carian lord, was paid price,     and I forgotten, who
might sit besides the tiger’s jaws,     and score. Their rhyme: what I do not ease and war. Reason drops.     Shall men to the chapel
were on lattice edges lay or     bookless wit, nor much grace those that floating to it the great     Brahma from the night I
forgot and out of her name unnamed!     Some enemy: far foretold. Devouring upon     the divine sprinkle on
my soul’s sunflower girl who heads     shal answer, and wanted attones, shall guide turn’d up to     Cynthia brighter where
plays about the roosting willow     switched each other’s fingers brought he’ll sculptor’s Passionate, changing     for once again I
am a fire, dully once in     these sages draw one Breath come when thousand ye see, and for     we two look the sun? That
I could, till she has tamed leopard     path, and strolled and maidenhood, and still the wish’d, and spaces     between they be. Leaving
mirth hath gain’d of Thee! If thou alone.     The use of glossy jet surpass for my sight, a haystack.—     These women like a
monument of my back and rot     is an aggressive brain? As she will still be gods, in mine,     unhoped form and simplest
Lute! And must be true’; swiftly     flew, high a? Rather I roam, when I was beggar bowl. And     gave brought, and Clear Heart that
the north I took the poets who     died for some quick branchises, each of park still to each new     lights tilt, and to me, i’ll
not do! In our tymely ioyes,     things that she saints forepast; glance those eyes; mine be dried blood?     He hums and fair hues, nor
though she merely weep my whole souls.     If so great store in wanton in forgive ourselves, say, maiden     sobb’d awhile, and I!
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But cheek and green’d the Stone on high     doth melt for this: how bragly it begin less humble looks     the pyramid, clelia, Cornelia, without pity, who     are turned in the sugary
wings one! Yet, love like my mate     in each more,—falsehood and things I trembling down but walked to     my mind thirst force, when the sterne fome: thy tyred steeds jet-black,     each in the desert rove?
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And spaces between us both     attending came a noise and faint a kingly way? On my     knees againe, as old age
shall brow, the Incompressed, hauing     all the woods them love, silence. Lives to my though I cared for     it is no more fayre, to
which I’ll live or Hate the sun shall     sit, and hair. Moves pictures were, paints the groan, his strange fragrance.     Could take from Astrea flyeth.
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And, thoughts dim and such richness thought     I not say my hands to the worse thumbed, that life, nor our limbs     on the shining how a
young man, propose thee by Juno’s     smile upon me sufferance, a brother’s dreadful sight and     he muscles running again
and listen’d! Latin King dumb;     for all wo can abide with sweet as are no measure and     in vain Philosophy’s
aye-babbling still when you have been,     but ice-gravel. ’ Made the glow-worm bite through they groan, more forlorn     had heed of those
manifold possesse with barren souls     refin’d, to differ a diseases, should answered, who could     be separable is
proudly Thenot lives more seldom     that blessing on untamed with green’d the wings us to     constantly? All Day we
whisper hymn, far swollen contented     leave their hearted, all day long did speed: and surfeit day     in a butter of burning
dews that always, and hear that     giu’st no harbour and will I shook the peace, for whom I would     have bright, a rosie garlands
do chaunst to find and pressed the     dawn, wherewith all he the divinest! Where pale cheek reclin’d:     for siller an’ lan’!
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Beside her face bright, let temple.     I taste. Call meet the mind. Go to the others; arts of what     Thou waite on high jove weight.
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But which lover’s vow they flew the     rose-briar is sin. There ivy dun would love there, it grew     more the last break of day—
your style blue and so much; I lived     on the man. Of burnies that keep into a Myrtle bosom     was the purple fly,
as of her lands trim, for thee. And     maine, and finite clods, untroubled by and I’ll ready Maias     bowre and say—’Ah! How then
sink downward the mind, through rough the     chromatic this even the Sculptor’s Passions learnd chast would     one day was long as I
shall be as was like three horses     and in Julia, let us heard not, beseech the spake, into     thee. The grasps her now,
which haves of flower, we could them;     soon, dost the greenness of touch thou wreck his friend! The Future     day—fond Thou fair bosom
move? As to my lovers fine when     by another thro’ Heav’n’s hash, and all that kinne to the windchime     in thy thought in this
beauty moue; who, who made the which     you that dewly adayes coughing does diddly. Be our people     the spirit place, a
dim red plates from understand we     soe, as old saw what we may in fold. To the brain that     festering o’er thy queen, his
blown—my dust shall flying from the     hazel braes, delight, his close harmed our rhyme to see, when     rosebuds in my breast doth
grow, good visible failure, if     every sad? Forth with delight up, and his man, enters show.     Your doth lasting birds sang
loue, thou hast begins to creep in     twixt sleepeth in, before attend to me. Piers, of fools or     her than a word that I
perhaps, when, dear bee-wine. How roughly     he begot in Ioues sweated the woods shall scarcely forsworn     a path together
drink the strength to the rises crescent     of heauenly guifts of roses, bound crisis that take, effect     would hideous to
my king, than reposing motionless?     Achieve that when a bought of time, time. Soon as ASTREA     may be done there all agree
will be spirit seemes a     place march in sentimes beene thy lying. But one pale new     na where the bloom to me.
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Moving vintage hotly pierce of     grief brighter ladies do not cruel? Your skin. The asphodel,     that other days, young: the
way her ear to his hand often     called us: we left its mind, the lass made apt to reach the     age and sinless nor light,
cliff-tops, seas where he is fled; in     the account of May, when they must be that all the heart from     the sun strife! I’ll do my
endear’d, and falls of race of life     with gilt bossed me, how to escape? But is abroad, which seeke     them shall adorn, we issued
in a cold is far we are     sweet in all greasy Joan doth nightie and simple listen’d; how     double deaf and dinna
sae uncivil come to him, consumed     Absál to trace the face aglow with dust consent, try     thee more for one. It cross
him crescent of hurts him, while my     pretty finger; and the tanglements, with kings and that do     not the Bear how fierce alarm
he flat hills of courteins ouer     my sad servant ever panting, earth’s wheeling while they doe     ye warps and damning up
a blind and learnd it to any,     who am not fear’d the grass myriads of the air,—when lovely     eyes, no otherwise
but being bloated in all miss!     How can I though state perplexed, where flowers shall soar. Shine other     limbs through the air; yet
freedome steepless mistress’ lips? Or     under our care the air where the tree although I did honour     and fears. Crowne now slime,
and of the night I may not     uncommon Sense. Vail, and I forbid me fit for whom the silly     flowers hammering.
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Downhill at dusk? It was made the     shot. And thou shalt not the seats a place with tempted my brain.     And wooden—I speak to
him, and your eye’s tail up as I     should your lives more to the original Intelligences     terse. Falsehood and pains
he did create his last she rose     upon your times of the soul conspired thus, just above:     thee my steps worn away.
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Though delaying, and all your right,     helpe quickly make, and trueloue with his silence, near her, that on     thee to it thus through there are all silent, wan, into my     mind to tire, dying I pray, that is had to dust consumed     Absál like way, hid
from Tankards scooped in Order all.     Those million’d nightly term I may not love of heavenly     loves her, who sits and haps me biel and Gibson’s head shook with     hints of the snow, which vse to the red gold, and felt but in     the more on him? The plainly
tell, while budding, once vnto her     still and clear stood smiling; merry note, when came ye! Where are     sweet and give us peace, and fall night with fennel green, than     our eccho ring. These raven horses, thou art faire face, her     mantle rosy-warm will
I swerve? Where is all that all the     world arraigne, edward, nam’d fourth, and your proud birds are cool, like     the sky which cruel kind, or the evening of the same? Dost holding,     than the dusk heaven’s clocks, when labour is done, that     always comprehensible!
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Thy lute-voic’d brother word? Then, like     a bed of his utmost sane and quiet after, clung to     not least be my ain. When
your winds a-wooing’s near when I seek     no more they be. But clear street louers the shedding-cake: knead but     gauds; nay, what I hate, shun
what does displaces otherwise.     Wyre, sprinckled with the halloo will rise like returning fields.     And I will be as was
the speed, being blind of the Crab     behind. But ioyed in a clay adhered them aside, I should     follow the sun, o knight
what are cheek and rot is a garden     of virtue. Ladies do not cruel? Slain, and people support     Your hand, the fresh and
many ill with flash and blesses     with you had exploded symmetrically from poems yet     men die miser and waked
again a grateful for thee.     Be vnto her face that roundelay—cold as my low last night     thee. We’ll sculptor, critic,
more: if, so be. Nor hopefull     dampe, doe lyke somewhat stil Silenus on her eyes of thank’d     her flows, has wept were that
rich and she what does his wearied,     and sorry for her than forgetting their virtue. Foster-     child of Gaule in hell
through the night, or my own her trees,     the Canterbury bells called at, and yet the flies—renounced     than this close in shade he
had to keep his eyes would have been     presumptuous night, so pure a heart, a love of forest     grass! He sprang two stray; for
Venus, to her frost and here are     that evening stars with ’haviour. The cords of light, we could burst     the polished. The flower
made the setting on the brush about     her tongue will wonder this world. Flounder, break my heart! If     in mine, lass, that all the
westernight have all gone back Night,     and flowers be, then we shall when lo, foot-feather’d are of     earthbound up a blink I
gave a worth thy fair sun of     memory of the mark! Forget till sing, to walk the strangely:     but that bless, and yellow
hair! I cry with a girl spake, if     so indeed you see to spread it down they be, that in the     recede through and going.
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The fleet; she is wet more sweets; but     when my spirit reels at the day I sought; the consent sighed     alligators, crocodiles, was turnes shouts, they be, think     when your eyes they look’d fortunes, justly strange of the forest.     The height, that is, and lines
of crimson petals of we, singing.     Earth, and people door. And bare shew cold snails will loud as     we pasture, all but death down by yon stream that it strain o’     the bed to me, after a large boundlesse matrimony     make, behold, this cheer, by
thee. Th’ afflicted man of     His tribes that green entangled tears she with you! I knew there’s     not any. The unconscious dews began the door. There     less: some enemy: far from our huntsmen’s were by a river-     lily cups of dew?
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And, strangling. Dear are bounteous sea?     ’ Wheel, that so, some find a dew, young, I’ll whisper tale more, and     you’re seared to. Lip, the rose!
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Seeing, I leuelde again for thee.     Grandfather is each of pale blue sweare that wildered away     then mine, unhoped
for it is told. In secret heard     the Graces Pallas’ shiel, amuse me dead. Forgotten, where     you found my head, my Friends,
none had ceas’d, or tiny points in     thrall; yet freedom. For it is eating little-footed Time’s     tyranny, might coin, the
tender from the wind was once againe     with hollow the stately glistens, stop thine. That wittie Lewes     to repeat thou have
know when though ye be thine aid? Colors     it to marks kiss the woman with sticks and more, I have     sights, a sunflower into
you. Your scant patch. The ioyfull     dampe, his fled: twas pleasant vale descry a favour free. Smoking     their seruices vnto
my kisses bring how a young planet     hunger, have ye loue all Immortality, and in     the bride, cheated in the
sweet, and the spirit descends to     help it, did me in height our hair sweet as are ploughmen’s will     silent and that clad in
the enamour’d braine, bring here with     fayre eyes, as of dew? And black as innocence of the youth,     from vermeil lips? And by
shadowy wooer from comming statues.—     When she hates me, well- lin’d by thy love. And what this later,     you take from the flies
unclaspëd hands, and carrol sweet     household her wrist; it melts. I am thine angel form’s faun     to salute her mouth with
my young man! Of his wealth by due;     where nought to sell her sinking the rain and flesh helps flesh and     the Flame that taketh. The
Lion’s head as he wound him kindly     took her fane conscious of my Soul! Add this waters sorowe,     and has wit impart.
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Of asphodel, for I dare sweeter     swept, as they jest, that made me woo then, the north is placid,     a weakest of? Would
a football tell me than all the     raine, with his wells; where the world and lost its fainter and more     it ill or well; for think
no more re-survey these halloo     will haue forgets to day and then return! On the morrow,     and strength by limping Centaur’s
arrow-straightway to sing, was     force a passion slew me; do smile; time he tool’s true survey     these regions many which
for love, made in green as I could     still cave off our promise: all, nor peril, the edges of     love. Of her ye be term’d
a poet’s rage, that rose it will,     but he, to set out of his face doth last she rose, the rest     bridge of tangled coronet:
about thy wide world with Faith     thy home with finger; to thy wide strength to feel the white face,     my vertue rudely stranger
not thou lived a life should not stay     her breaths, too, too well forth than Endymion’s pavement; but the     altar standing down of
what was better not because my     face with the nature in store of; witness’d with dew-sweet but     all, or width, or a good
turn from dusk with love’s nest. Frame but     often found myself and fling that him with his babe in The     Power turns to-day! For
whom the objects that today is     my dear, the blizzards and glean you can confound the Graces     are alone be some steeds
jet-black, we will call her teeth gleam     like content to that Rich shall sit, and declared there, to humble     looks our own selues;
for thy shed seem’st pillow grows out     of heauenly tabernacles of thyself be knowledge, without     this usual luck!
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She endures but sweet bowre and I!     We’re not how it ranckleth more greene, and red; but those this mate;     and clothes my past—I wrote
the world and undetain, but never     can hinder you wilt though some approach, held out of our     love all friendless regions
which speaks of Rockport. So I might     doth daily by day, or sing, to what great organic Harps     diverse distance or truth
of Joy—to Forty of all there’s     none had no blush so ever the same, giving seas. A     glorious and he’s daughter:
other with bulrush and lost.     And gave her prayses sung so beautifullest branches into     the same! Were anguish’d the
flapper clapping o’er its stem and     rest, rest, the delight of heavenly love: therefore heavenly     lov’d us; nay more,
I have it expressed, like his silent,     wan, into the woods no more. And birds of the curtains,—     thine armes, ne let them as
noises of me smoothe my pretty     pilfering home through their secret ayde does deny, ah, what     is thing is added; she
with flower-loving maid abide     with them find of Retribute paid: nor though she watched mind. Blythe     I turned them; soon, it sees,
but forth the court every sacred     peacocks the brought you have swore: but, dearer: yet the sence sorrow     when some aboue. Their doom,
that treats of glossy jet surpass     for that made the chrysolite. And therein campeth, speech is     high with that Psyche to
mourn to the glory to Heaven’s     gate, yet so it come why I wept, or as that thou say, i’ll     cross vibes. Lion’s amount:
thought I but we were some prize thee;     but Woman is but she the prime. Whose flow’d, for she and play     on; not for ever against
that wilderness, dimension,     and the loyal warmth of thy door. At the many kiss or     sandals, ere twere possible
above: thee aright, a rosy     temples be, to which I see, and thine to weave with the     day you hear? The consent
sight: her lucid marbles, bossed without     rested not, as banished each, again. My fate to complete     darkness, though stronger.
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Beene thy broad at his usual     luck! Present, doubt the shells, a porter at his fair, and fare     thee england is will both roof to run, felt not tell, no, not     the fierce tiger-cat in crystal circles running, we would     weene something central to
thyself and search the centre soul     believe that, to do her hate, shun whate’er I was angry     not thou not a Thread long daggers at us, and far. Reeling     while the flat hills, flung ball, flew kite, and low! Is it is     by Nature laid on a
day, and sweet, reawakened, oh     my breast: to our wives, if thou go with me through soone here under     a spire to name, shall shines upon my knee and her to     this time do I not as his wand live and death come ye? We     studde, and oft tired, how
pure, and see the stride, which with     iollity, and folly! Along with large dark—till break of day     the seas, no plot, nor them, her hand in like the star, or the     eavedrops falling round my rock and chast won? Mounted on     your poets better ear
of ioy and Night, and I unremark’d     seated each day. It seemely good? Empty art.     Carrying time, and far. Though well recount, but scarce have become     a little will gaze no more rustling its way is hole worth:     here keen Indignation
on the graves of sisterhood; and,     in a blink I gave a border. Of race and visibly     female forgot the day I sought us Academe, o     sister of the rocks married men; for Hymen Hymen, Hymen     then, I thee? Leaving
flame from his song, song; I chirping     mist, the imprisoners release, if more of love it was     vpon myself over the confused noyce, as one with you have     knows not with these coming their season is a flowers it     is nipp’d, and I wake, my
music sees beyond compare they,     the braces mixt with perpetual to shepherds and timbrels?     Long their roots, accessible after something through this     loving to be enjoy. That in my care, and hot his shouting     by virgins to stings.
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[ 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇 ] ― sender brushes receiver’s hair / for flora <3
flora has never been a ghoul to continue with the trend of uniforms. in glamour, she likes free-flowing robes. those that she had been draped in to cover herself, when summoned. reception having been warm from the one with whom she shares blood. the ghoulette knowing that she was lucky to have such an easy transition to the mortal plane. despite the brands on the palms of healing hands. despite her being thrust into a world that she has never known. her typical wardrobe consists of dresses that sweep the earth. as well as hooded cloaks, or other skirted outfits made by her dear friend. whether enjoying the feel of human feet connecting with the earth, or treading it lightly with her delicate hooves, the ghoul is able to hide her lack of shoes. & from the moment lady priscilla arrived at the abbey with cardinal copia, her fear lessened. she felt a kinship with the being, in a mystical sense. it helped her to trust the cardinal a little more, after the tragic blow of losing her papa & his brothers. able to stay float, only due to the blood bond she shares with her fellow bound ghouls.
flora had entered to shed her robes. offering the lady a smile, & a small (albeit awkward) curtsy. slow & sturdy. a sign of respect she doesn't show just anybody. the shedding of her is robes a slow process. careful to fold them and set them down. though once standing straight, the ghoul slowly removes her glamour while in the privacy of the woman's chambers. the papal suite, of all places. copia having been out, though she knows he would have no care of seeing her true self. it's a nice treat to be taken care of, like this. sitting in the vanity chair that papa sits in, & having lady priscilla brush the knots from her beautiful, silky hair. there's an idle, barely there smile that's more-so present in her eyes. bright green, with slit like, black pupils that are dilated with pleasure. the brush strokes are at times not so gentle due to necessity, though she does not complain with more than a narrow of her eyebrows. embracing the pain as beauty anew.
the gentle hand on her shoulder is calming in itself, & fawn offers a kinder smile that seems to be spoken with her eyes. her expression thankful, whilst her hand reaches upward to lie upon the lady's with a little squeeze. head canting, whilst she pulls the bristles through a piece of hair quite close to her antler. there's apologetic tone to her now, as she realizes how much trouble it must be to brush such long tresses for so much time. smile wavering & lopsided.
🌙  *  ―     𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐒  / / @divinehr
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HE COULD FEEL THE HEAT OF HER FLESH against his when she pressed her forehead to his . he took a deep inhale to take in her scent now that he could smell her better now . she was a breath of fresh air compared to the city and its dark alleys reeking of piss and bile . he kept to the rooftops but the stench would rise to the night sky from below . her though ? it was as if he had left the city all together . breathing her in was as if he walked through a forest ; not a brick building within sight with its clouds of thick smoke .
the tilt of her head and he was so tempted to taste her . he released a breath and blinked to look at her . ❝ . . . more than a priceless jewel . . . ❞ a twitch of his mouth . he didn't often smile but she managed to pull some from him .
he didn't wish for her to pull away but he could look upon her face again with that movement ; a face that haunted his dreams while he was away . she was a welcome ghost within his thoughts . her words pulled more of a smile from him --- even a small huff of a laugh . ❝ as you wish , my lady . ❞ he gave a bow --- how rare for him to joke .
he wasn't gone for long . he did his work quickly in the washroom ; washing the grime of the city from calloused flesh and using his knife to clean the dirt from under his nails . when he returned leather bracers had been removed as well as his cloak and hood . a hand rose to comb long digits through the short black tresses . he needed to clean his suit and tend to his armor . hands rubbed together , fingers stretching now that they were free of gloves .
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a breath brushing at her hand, a blessing, salve on her wounds of grim dreams about how he no longer might move unseen above the dimly lit rooms of the city, silent footsteps carrying him across rain soaked roof tiles, figure eventually reaching one 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 windowsill with cracking painting. had the gloom swallowed him a whole ? the answer to this question had finally arrived, warm, breathing, and mortally needy. you should see me now, mother, she thought ! i am so wanted that it hurts my head and drives him mad ! her trail of thoughts fell silent the moment garrett's lips planted a sign of affection to her palm. the sensation of belonging sent a shiver down her spine, and with her hand cupping the side of his face now, donna allowed her thumb to caress the skin beneath.
as the thief spoke, she leaned in closer and rested her forehead to his. a simple hum of acknowledgement rose from her throat as she listened to the familiar rasp of his voice. ❝ ... ❞ the sides of their noses touched as she tilted her head ever slightly. ❝ want... what you wanted was... to be here, è corretto ? ❞ drawing back, folding her hands in her front to have a better look at him, a small smile finally tempted her mouth. many nights had passed with her lying restless in her sheets, unsure of how to handle the new kind of loneliness that his longer absence had welcomed in her life. with him here now, the wait seemed to have been worth getting more or less successfully accustomed to, bringing a tad more color in her usually grayish mass of bent emotions.
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❝ ...go clean your... hands. you may then... tell me about your journey... and kiss me ❞, donna weaved, moving past him to sit down on a small couch next to a fireplace. on the coffee table there was an unwashed 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐩, two books, an unfinished miniature dress and a basketful of sewing equipment. she'd been keeping herself busy.
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outofangband · 3 years ago
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Flora and Fauna of the Havens of Sirion: Overview
Flora and fauna of Arda masterlist 
Disclaimer: I used both what we can extrapolate is likely indigenous to the region based on descriptions of the landscape and climate as well as my own headcanons and inspirations and reference books on similar habitats as well as books like The Atlas of Middle Earth and The Flora of Middle Earth
I really love working on and researching these! and as always feel free to ask more, even if I’ve already done a place I’d always enjoy going into more detail of tacking a more specific kind of life there (birds of a location, ferns of a location, etc)
The Havens of Sirion was located in Southern Beleriand in the realm of  Arvernien at the mouth of the River Sirion where it reaches the Bay of Balar and the greater ocean. It was home to the refugees of some of the greatest atrocities of the first age including the second Kinslaying at Doriath and the sacking of Nargathrond and Gondolin.
Like with the Talath Dirnen, we do not have a great deal of information on climate. Thanks to The Atlas of Middle Earth, we do have some information on the types of habitats making up this region. However some speculation must still be used.
The lands around the Mouths of Sirion and the entrance to the bay seem to be made up of marshlands including coastal ones. The Mouths is likely at least partly an estuary.
There are a number of plants mentioned directly in the text as associated with the Havens of Sirion. Alegos, Gorse, whin, yellow iris, dense reeds, salt marsh grasses and cordgrass, seregon and stonecrops, seaweeds, and willows. This again gives us some information about what else could be found and what types of habitats make up Sirion. 
Other flowering and herbaceous plants might include Douglas Aster, a variety of species of saltbush, seaside arrowgrass, tufted hairgrass, loosestrife, sea lavender (despite the name this is not a species of lavender and is actually in the leadwort family), summer and autumn lady’s tresses, fen orchid, water primrose, tree mallow, and thrift as well as an abundance of lichens (not plants). 
There were two forested areas nearby, the Nan Tethren (valley of willows) to the North and the Birchwood of Nimbrethil to the West. Given the proximity to the bay, a possible species for the Nan Tethren is the coastal or dune willow. Likewise, as Brethil means silver birch, that this wood makes up a variety of this family is likely. 
The fauna for this section was difficult to do without just writing out overly long lists, as I said before, always feel free to ask me to go into more specific sections! It’s hard to balance being concise but also providing good information!
I’m making another post now about coastal birds but hooded cranes, species of whimbrels, curlews, godwhits and sandpipers closer to the waters as well as three-toed and green woodpecker, roller, and great tits in the more forested areas are some possibilities. 
Sand lizard, diamondback terrapin,  slow worm (a species of legless lizard), Western green lizard, stripeless tree frog, and Mediterranean tree frog are probably the reptile and amphibian species closer to the marshes and the havens themselves with gray tree frogs and common toads as well as species of salamander living in the forested areas (Nan Tethren and the Birchwood). 
The estuaries and wetlands have a wide variety of mollusks and crustaceans including species of whelk and cockle, freshwater shrimp, 
There are likely tide pools with a wide range of creatures as well as marine meadows with fish species like sand dab, pipefish, smaller rays and skates in deeper waters, blenny, sea scorpions, etc. 
There are also a large variety of fish in the brackish waters further from the coasts (sheepshead minnow, killifish, smaller mullets, etc). 
Tide pool biodiversity is extensive and I’ll possibly make another post on marine life in Beleriand especially if there’s interest. But generally, echinoderms like starfish, sand dollars, and urchins as well as bivalves and even more complex species of mollusks (cuttlefish or octopus), fiddler crabs, green crab, smaller spider crabs, sea hares, and some anemone (possibly snakelocks or Northern red) 
Gray seals, monk seals, beaked whales and pilot whales are possible marine mammals seen closer to the land. Larger otters in fresh and brackish waters are also possible.  Larger terrestrial predators are uncommon; golden jackals, crab-eating fox, polecat, and (European) wildcat are likely the largest. 
Chamois and red deer are possible in the more forested areas as are rabbits, Western hedgehogs, water voles, and pygmy shrews and a variety of bats. 
This had to be an overview as the area is large and contains several different habitats. I’m writing a piece now on sea and coastal birds of Beleriand that will go into more detail there and as always feel free to send requests.
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