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[loveindefinitely]

༊*·˚ LIKE THE WAY I FUCK ('CAUSE I GET ROUGH) — an undercover mission with your superiors leads to compromised positions (in more ways than one)

featuring. simon 'ghost' riley + könig

warnings. nsfw, fem!reader, canon-divergence, age difference, slight power imbalance, jealous/possessive behaviour, discussions of violence, tags to be added

// NSFW CONTENT BELOW THE CUT //

Turns out, undercover missions involve a lot more make-up, perfume and dresses than you'd anticipated.

Being a seasoned task force operator, it's been months, if not years since you've been to a party outside of your barracks. Let alone one of this calibre; CEOs, billionaires on Forbes Top 50, politicians.

It's off-putting. 

All of it; it's stressful, and it feels as though your skin's crawling, having so much skin on display, so many eyes on you at once. You feel as though you’re an animal at a zoo, being inspected by families with their snotty-nosed kids.

"Sit-rep, Diamond?"

Swallowing around a dry mouth, you reply to your lieutenant's request through your earpiece, tone low and careful. "All as planned, Lt."

Ghost hums a low sound in reply, and your shoulders loosen slightly from their tense position.

You knew that your superior was already inside, having arrived ten minutes earlier. A small, selfish part of you wished that you'd have arrived with him, if only to see how he cleaned up.

Ghost? In a suit? It's like one of your deepest, most dirty of desires come to life.

Such thoughts that you'd never let leave your lips -- thoughts too likely to wreck your entire career and any opportunity to keep your relationship with the man.

"König?" Is Ghost's next question, although it's just the other man's name alone.

Right.

König.

The other superior featured in your dreams. Thoughts. Wank-material?

Whatever they are, they're becoming all too common, all too realistic, and all too risky.

"Successful entry," König replies, heavily accented voice low and quiet -- he's amongst people.

Your limo comes to a stop outside of the decorated museum, and a suited man opens your door with gloved hands. His upper lip is covered in a well-groomed pencil moustache, and you have to stifle a chuckle. Soap would’ve appreciated it.

With a small smile, you incline your head towards him, lifting up the fabric of your skirt so it doesn't brush against the gravel. It’s so… impractical, and you really can’t help but respect those that dress up like this on a regular basis. Looking down at your outfit, you let out a low breath.

When Gaz and Soap had burst into your room with shit-eating grins and a garment bag, you had just known that your dress was going to be... extravagant at best, and downright sinful at worst.

You were correct, of course.

So, here you are, walking down the red carpet into the building, cameras flashing and paparazzi screaming, in this... dress.

Silky black, strapless, and with crossing lines of fabric across your bare back. Chiffon skirts fall behind you, with a slit rising all the way up to where your thigh meets your hip bone. A gun hides beneath, strapped around your inner thigh, paired with your right, adorning a delicate yet hefty knife.

You look... not at all like a Sergeant on Task Force 141.

You look like a celebrity, one just out of her fans' reach. It's a surreal experience, and the mere thought of your two superiors (crushes) seeing you like this... It's frightening. Maddening. And, maybe, a tad bit exhilarating.

Gaz had insisted on doing your make-up -- having so many sisters made him a fully-fledged artist, apparently. And an artist he was, talented with the brushes of eyeshadow and flicks of eyeliner against your skin.

Soap, for his part, had begged for you to let him do your hair -- but considering his only experience was his mohawk, you were less than lenient. With a huff, he’d let you go to Laswell’s wife with the request, as long as he picked out your jewellery.

And now, hours later, your heels click against the stone tile as you enter the museum.

Soft lighting cascades all of the guests in gentle hues of yellow, laughter and polite mingling surrounding you as you enter the main ballroom, skirts brushing against your legs.

Chandeliers above glisten, a live-band plays beautiful jazz, and servers walk around with trays of champagne and finger foods.

It's nothing like you've ever experienced.

This mission, somehow, terrifies you more than the weight of a sniper in your hand and an order to neutralise.

"Target, six o'clock," Ghost's voice carries through your comms as you take position near the corner of the room. There’s fewer people here, and it allows you a moment to breathe and recalibrate.

Your eyes dart to the direction your lieutenant has supplied, and you catch sight of your target immediately. "Got eyes," you murmur softly, smile on your face as you pretend to fix your hair.

"Affirmative," König answers then.

"I haven't seen you before."

Whipping around to the source of the words, you find yourself face to face with a man who you've seen the face of too many times to count.

"Apologies for startling you," he inclines his head respectfully. He's got a few inches on you -- although you find it hard to consider him tall when you're with your superiors more often than not. His skin is closely-shaved, his blonde hair gelled to the nines -- and a smarmy, trust-fund baby smirk to top it all off.

Extending his hand, he announces, "I'm Phillip. Phillip Graves."

...Graves.

The last name of your target -- the son of your target.

"I'm Louise," you say with a sweet smile, taking his hand and shaking it. Your undercover name was going to have to come into play sooner than you'd hoped. "It's a lovely atmosphere, isn't it?"

"Positive, Diamond?" Ghost's deep voice instantly responds to your subtle codeword.

"Not as lovely as you, I'm sure," Phillip flirts, and you pretend to bat your lashes and hide your face from him.

"Ah... thank you, Sir. You're quite dashing yourself," you meekly reply, giving him a soft smile. 

Men like this were so easily played, you found. Not at all like the military men you were surrounded with on such a constant basis. Not at all like…

You can hear both König and Ghost swear underneath their breaths. Releasing the hold on your bracelet -- the one with the built-in comms button -- you shyly bite at your lower lip.

Phillip’s eyes track the movement, and if not for the stakes of this mission, it'd be almost comical.

"May I have this dance?" He asks, offering his arm for you to take. He’s adorning an obviously wealthy suit, dark blue and silky – and it rubs you in all the wrong ways.

You can hear your heart pound in your ears -- this wasn't the way the mission was supposed to go. But, then again, you didn't get into Task Force 141 by expecting every mission to go as planned.

"I would love to, Sir," you smile, wrapping your hand around his arm, allowing him to escort you to the main dance floor.

Subtly folding your hands together around his arm, you're able to push down the button on your bracelet. "You want us to dance in the middle of everyone? I'm not the best of dance partners..."

Phillip chuckles, but through your inner ear piece, you can hear König report, "Got eyes, Diamant."

Chills run down your spine. Either from this situation or…

Or something else that you're not entirely supposed to -- or allowed to -- feel. Not for those two men, and certainly not for your superiors.

"I'll lead you, darlin’," Phillip leans down to whisper into your ear, his lips brushing against your skin. They’re thin, and chapped against your own skin.

His hand moves to sit at your lower back, just above your ass, and the other moves down your arm to interlace your fingers with his. It's an intimate position, your front pressing against his as he starts to lead you with the beat.

Of course you knew how to dance; you wouldn't have been picked for this role if you couldn't. 

However, you deliberately misstep a few times, just to play into Phillip’s ego -- his desire for control and intelligence. 

"For such a beautiful girl, you sure aren't the smartest," he jests, and it takes everything within you not to just swing your fist and leave him twitching on the dance floor. You could, realistically speaking, but that would cost you all the mission. And you would not let yourself, nor König or Ghost, down.

Instead, you nervously flit your gaze from him, moving in closer to his chest. By his squeeze on your lower back, you know it's the right decision. "I... I'm doing my best, Sir."

You want to crawl out of your own skin at the way you’re feeding into his misogyny, how you’re downplaying your own strengths.

He huffs, a demeaning, cruel thing.

"I want to shoot 'im," you hear Ghost mutter, and you'd be a liar to say that those words in that tone don't make you clench your thighs together as you sway against Phillip.

"Make it a competition, ja?" König quips. There's... irritation -- anger, maybe -- behind his question. It's so unlike the gentle giant of a man, and that fact alone has your breath coming out in a short pant.

Phillip, of course, thinks it's him making you so flushed.

With a vindictive smirk, he spins you, completely throwing you off balance. Maybe a tad too dramatically, you find yourself falling into his arms, giggling a little bit.

...It's worth it to hear Ghost grumble under his breath through the comms.

This whole situation doesn't feel quite real, and you know that their attitudes are nearly definitely due to the stray in plans. That's fine. That's all it can possibly be. It’s all that you’ll allow it to be.

But your mind has never been kind, and your imagination has always had the habit of wandering.

"Let's go get some drinks, hm?" Phillip asks, his hand falling dangerously close to 'inappropriate hand placement' territory.

You shoot him a seductive smile, nodding as he pulls you to the open bar, his arm wrapped tight around your waist, leaving you glued to his side. It’s a possessive position, and you find yourself wishing it was either of your superiors holding you in such a way instead.

"Don't drink anything he offers you," Ghost warns. You almost have the mind to chew him out for not trusting you with something so obvious, but... There's something about such subtle 

protectiveness that only feeds your elementary style crush on the man.

"I would love to," you reply as Graves leads you to the bar, hand only moving lower with every step the two of you take. Fear trickles down your spine, your hands squeezing tightly together at your front.

"Say the word and we get you outta' there, Princess," Ghost quips, sharp and to the point.

With your hands already together, you manage to reply an agreement in Morse code -- quick, successive taps of the communications button.

"Good girl," König replies, just a touch breathy from the quietness of his words.

You manage not to trip on your feet, but it's a close thing.

a small snippet, because i feel really bad for my lack of posts!! life is so insane atm its like a satire.

[fayesia]

Hello, I was wondering if you can do one where dom Mike schmidt has a daddy kink with submissive little reader.

I hope this didn't bother (BTW I love your work)

daddy!mikeschmidt

a/n: Thank u for the kind words and especially to everyone liking and reblogging my post, it definitely motivates me to write more as i know people are enjoying my work!! Anyways hope u all enjoy:D

daddy!mikeschmidt who fucks you so hard that you’re moaning uncontrollably into the sheets and tears are streaming down your face.

daddy!mikeschmidt who will take care of you, clean you up and cuddle with you after he roughly fucks you, knowing that you won’t be able to even walk the next day.

daddy!mikeschmidt who will eat your pussy in the messiest way possible, pushing your legs against your thighs and pinning your hands above your head. even after you’ve cum twice he’s too pussydrunk to care how overstimulated you are until you start squirting and drenching his face. he will finally stop and clean you up while you can’t even move, you let out a soft “thank you daddy” while he tucks you in.

daddy!mikeschmidt who will introduce you to all his friends and then when you get home he’ll accuse you of flirting with them and pound you into the mattress “who’s pussy is this” “yours daddy only yours” he makes sure you never forget.

daddy!mikeschmidt who will make you wear a cute little skirt with no underwear so when you both go shopping he will have easy access to tease you with his fingers, while you struggle to keep your composure in front of everyone.

daddy!mikeschmidt that likes to spoil you with gifts like a diamond lingerie set, pearl thong and jewellery to match.

daddy!mikeschmidt who goes completely feral when he comes home from work after seeing you adorned in all the new gifts he got you. spending hours into the early morning ravishing you like he’ll lose you if he lets go. “my beautiful fucking baby, ohhh yeah best pussy fuckin’ made for my cock weren’t you” “oh yes daddy! fuck just like that so deep i’m gonna fucking cum. please let me cum”

~unedited~

[b0r3dtod3ath]

hello :) will you write something fluffy with tashi duncan and reader? thanks!

Thanks for the request! I didn't really know what to write so here's a thing I created:

Tashi Duncan fluff alphabet:

Affection (How affectionate are they?)

Quite affectionate when in private but she still has problems with it. Sometimes in the evening after a long day she will come to you and let you hug her. In moments like this she fells weak but the comfort you provide her makes all problems go away.

Bonding (What's your favorite mutual bonding activity?)

You like when she teaches you how to play tennis. At first she didn't want to do it because she felt like she was obsessed with it before and it would ruin your relationship. When she finally gives in, she's the most gentle trainer ever. Delicately adjusts your posture, softly points out mistakes and how to fix them and gives you lots of praise. You make tennis feel like fun and not competition.

Cuddling (How do they like to cuddle?)

She loves cuddling while on the sofa or bed. In the beginning of the relationship she was always the big spoon but she eventually found comfort in being the small one from time to time.

Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

She definitely wants to settle down. Insists on buying a house or at least a flat when the relationship gets more serious. She wouldn't let you clean and she wouldn't like to do it either so she would get a maid. If you like cooking, she's in love with it and the sight of you in the kitchen always makes her heart melt. She doesn't mind, if you don't.

Equal (Are they the dominant one in the relationship, or rather passive?)

She's the dominant one but gives you a lot of space and is much softer than she was in previous relationships.

Fight (Would they be easy to forgive their s/o? How are they fighting?)

She doesn't scream or throw hands when she's mad at something. She tends to say rude things or point out things that aren't necessary true. Once she notices she has hurt you she immediately tries to fix it. "I'm so sorry. I don't know what it was. I don't mean it, you know it.". She will try to hug you but if you need some time she will leave you alone.

Gifts (How do they feel about gift giving? What are their habits when it comes to this?)

She loves giving you gifts. Matching jewellery!!! Anniversary? A ring. Got a promotion? Pearl earrings. Birthday? A diamond necklace that's more that you thought she can afford.

Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often? What are their hugs like?)

Quick hugs and a peck on a check in public. In private, every evening there's a cuddle session that ends in you two falling asleep.

I love you (Who said it first? How often do they say it?)

She said it first. You were the first person she had ever said it to. You were already dating for more than half a year and you knew that her not saying it didn't mean she didn't feel it. When she said it she felt very vulnerable but it's a sign that she trusts you endlessly.

Jealousy (How jealous do they get? Do they get jealous easily? What do they do when they are jealous?)

She gets jealous very easily. You usually notice it and calm her down. She would be very obvious - would tighten her grip on you or change her tone towards the third person.

Kiss (Do they like kissing? How often? What is their favorite type of kiss?)

She wouldn't say she enjoys kissing but she does. From small pecks to heated make outs. She loves your lips and would gift you lip balms to make them even softer. Her favourite thing is when you kiss her neck - it makes her melt.

Love language (What’s their love language?)

I think it's either quality time or gift giving. She's usually busy so when she gets a moment she loves to spend it with you and no distractions.

Morning (How are mornings spent with them? What’s their morning routine?)

Definitely slow mornings. Yoga or stretching together, a healthy breakfast and some time spent on the couch.

Nickname (What do they call you?)

Doesn't like nicknames but will call you love from time to time.

Obvious (How obvious is it that they like you?)

Very obvious. She changes her whole tone when she's around you. She becomes more soft. Big hearteyes. People can easily notice it.

PDA (Do they brag about you? Do they gatekeep you from others?)

She is very proud of you and will show you off all the time. Won't be really affectionate in public tho as she thinks it should be something between you two.

Quiet (How are the calm, quiet moments with them?)

Usually the mornings and evenings are really calm and quiet. You both have you routines that consist of some activities that you do together and some that you do alone. You two like to have soft music playing in the background.

Romance (How romantic are they? Cliche or creative?)

Very cliche. She would bring you flowers every week. Candle lit dinners are definitely something that happens regularly.

Security (Are they protective? How?)

Very protective and very jealous. God forbid someone looks at you in a wrong way, they are done. She won't leave you for even a second. If you get injured by any chance, she is more stressed than you are.

Talking (What do they like to talk about?)

She doesn't like talking about tennis. She feels like it ruined her relationships in the past.

Understanding (How good do they know their partner? Are they empathetic?)

She can usually sense something is not okay but can't really tell what. She doesn't always fully understand you but tries her best and believes in communication.

Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Depends. If she's going out than she always tries to make herself look good. But when it's only you two she doesn't mind not being the prettiest. She loves matching outfits with you.

Warrior (Would they fight for you?)

Definitely. Maybe not always with hands, but she would for sure scream or say some pretty rude things if someone hurt you.

X-ray (How well are they able to read you?)

Like I said, she tries but prefers to ask you rather than assume how you feel.

Yes (Would they and how would they propose?) 

She loves the idea of her and you creating a family. She would buy a diamond ring and have it hidden for months. She wouldn't make a big deal out of it and plan it. She waits for a good, calm moment and one evening while you are in the garden she just pops the question.

Zen (What calms them down?)

When she can lay her head on you chest and feel your heartbeat. She loves to listen about your day as you lay and caress her back.

April 28, 2024

[marcos-scorpion]

Heyy a Charles Leclercx fem!reader request where he comes home exhausted and the reader is making him a romantic dinner he comes in while she is cooking listening to some old music and he sways her around the kitchen and then they just slowly dance around the kitchen all evening food long forgotten deeply in love with eachother thank you and love your work

il predestinato - Charles Leclerc x Reader

hihi !! so i was aiming for this to be totally fluffy, but there’s a lil angst, mostly around how this season is going for Charles and Ferrari. I really like this tbh, and although i wrote it pretty quickly, i think it’s cute! tysm for the request my lovely,, hope you like it!! requests are still open

warnings- lil sad cos of Ferrari and how they treat Charles,, mostly fluffy

w/c- 1489

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Charles Leclerc was struggling this season. You couldn’t deny it, no matter how much you wished it wasn’t true. 

Ferrari disasterclass after Ferrari disasterclass were starting to weigh heavily on his mind. No matter how many positive interviews after less positive results he gave, how many toothy grins he shot your way after another day in the factory or on the sim, you could see how all of this was beginning to weigh on your boy. 

You knew he deserved more, every F1 fan knew he deserved more. You’d seen messages between him and Pierre, him and Max, hell even a few with Sebastian that showed that they knew he deserved more. You’d watched quietly as his brothers rallied around him, despite Arthur taking off in F2 and Lorenzo always having to dash off for meetings, his career being more demanding than people realised. You’d watched as Charles’ dreams crumbled under the pressure of the team, under the tyres of his once-beloved red car. 

He was meant to be ‘il predestinato’. The Predestined. One of the greats waiting to happen. He was meant to be fighting for that title, wheel to wheel with the Red Bull, the Mercedes, and, surprisingly, the Aston Martin. He was a front of the grid, top step of the podium driver, stuck with the team who had promised him the world, and left him to piece together the shards of the glory they had promised. 

You felt powerless in this all. A girl with a degree earned in student loans and scholarships, and no career to back it up, in a fast-paced world of the rich and important. Finding a place in Charles’ life had been difficult as it was, but you would do it all again to support him. Put your dreams of a Masters degree, and a doctorate, on hold. Sell your meagre little studio flat for the life so many dream of in Monaco. Leave family and friends behind for a world that would never quite be yours, no matter how many brands suddenly wanted to dress you for paddock appearances, no matter how much diamond jewellery Charles draped around your throat. What could a normal girl do to support someone like Charles, in a situation as delicate and important as this. 

Whatever you could. Anything you could. You celebrated his wins, commiserated and comforted after losses. Spent weekend after weekend in crowded garages, night after night holding him as his shoulders shook under the weight of everyone’s expectations, as tears ran in rivulets down his cheeks. 

Today was going to be a hard day for Charles. You had seen it in his eyes when he had left your shared apartment that morning. Another meeting with the Ferrari high-ups, another meeting where they blamed everything but themselves for the poor results ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this coming weekend. As soon as the lock clicked into place behind him, you decided you needed to do something today that could hopefully lift his mood. 

After spending most of the morning cleaning your home, washing his training gear and polishing the monitors on his sim, dusting trophies in the cabinets lining his office walls, a trip to the market began. The ingredients for Charles’ favourite food in your basket, you decided to stop and get a few more treats for him that would certainly anger his trainer. A bottle of his favourite expensive wine, pastries from the little stall he took you to the day you met, the chocolate his mum bought him after good results in kart races as a child. 

Hours later, after what felt like much longer leant over the stovetop in your kitchen, the rich smell of the sauce you were stirring filled the room, the soft sounds of Elvis crooning though the speaker settled safely on the windowsill. Charles wasn’t meant to be home until seven thirty, and it was currently just past five. Enough time to finish the sauce, lay out the good plates and light a few candles. Maybe change into something other than the pyjamas you had put on when you got back from the market. ‘Pyjamas’ being a pair of Charles’ boxers fresh out of the dryer and your faded university jumper. 

Tapping on your phone to increase the volume, you began to gently sway your hips to the intro to Suspicious Minds. So wrapped up in the music, you didn’t hear the front door click, or the bag hit the floor in the entryway. The footsteps making their way into the kitchen didn’t register, not until you felt an arm snake around your waist, palm pressed into the skin of your stomach and the waistline of the stolen underwear. 

You didn’t even flinch at the sensation on your skin, it was so familiar and comforting. Leaning back into his touch, you smiled lazily as your eyes met. 

“Hello, mon coeur.” He murmured, pressing his lips against your hair. 

Twisting in his arms, you let him fully wrap you in his embrace, feeling the tension melt away from the muscles in his back. It had been as bad a day as you’d expected, you could see the slight glisten in his eyes, the furrow in his brow. 

“Oh my darling,” you began “I take it the meeting didn’t go well?” You already knew the answer, but the tightening of his arms around your waist as he buried his face against your hair told you enough. 

You could feel his lips move against your scalp after a few moments, the words he wanted to say struggling to come out. He sighed, stepping back slightly, shifting his arms to press his hands onto your hips. “They’re blaming me. Saying I’m not working hard enough, not trying hard enough to adapt to the car. I’m going against all their plans, against how they’ve set everything out for me. As if it isn’t their bad strategy that’s fucking me over every race.” 

You suddenly felt insecure that your days-worth of work wasn’t going to help, or would even worsen his mood, that it was going against the plan designed by his team and his PT that was so clearly set out to help him be his best. 

“I-I wasn’t sure how you would be feeling, so I’ve tried to cook your favourite. But if you don’t want it, the pre-planned meal ingredients from your trainer are in the fridge. I can make that, o-or I got some pastries from that stall, the one from our first date? And some chocolate, the one your mum used to get.” You smoothed a thumb over the crease between his brows, “We can do whatever you want.”

His hands dropped from your sides, and his chin drooped towards his chest, and you began to panic more. “O-or I can call Pierre, or your brothers, and you can have a boys night, I’ll get out of your way. Whatever you need me to do.” 

His head is still down, and you’re so worried that you’ve made everything worse. But you weren’t expecting the look that you were met with when he raised his head. His eyes were shining more now, the glistening from earlier now lining his lashes with unshed tears. You weren’t expecting the sheer love that was emanating from his expression, his entire being. 

The smile he gave you could move planets, reignite the stars. Any insecurity and anxiety settled in your chest disappeared, replaced with a deep-rooted warmth. 

“Oh, my darling girl,” he sighed, “What good did I do in a past life to deserve you?” 

His arms snaked around your waist again, pulling you tight against him. He began softly swaying to the music still playing. 

“Sometimes, I think the universe made you for me. No one has ever done something so simple, yet so perfect. I think we were designed for each other mon coeur. Destiny did something right for once.” His voice was barely above a whisper. 

“You know, I used to think the nickname il predestinato was a curse. A label placed on me for such an unattainable dream. A ridiculous notion, and unexpected pressure. But I believe that I was your predestined. And you’re mine. And as long as I have you, all of those dreams are within reach again.”

The food was long forgotten, simmering away to itself, and the candles on the table would remain unlit, for tonight at least. Right now, nothing would feel better than dancing with the love of your life to the songs your parents loved too. 

And as the opening notes to Can’t Help Falling in Love With You began, and Charles reached around you to turn off the stove, twirling you to the song as he softly sang the words, you couldn’t help but agree with his sentiment.  

This love was written in the stars. Predestined. And maybe, that was all you two would ever need. 

[project-sekai-facts]

Jewellery Box of SEKAI gemstone symbolism overview

The Project SEKAI Creators Festival is being held this weekend, which means we got our first look at the Jewellery Box of SEKAI game! The game is available to buy and play at the Creator Festa, meaning pictures of the game and cards have been posted online by event attendees. While I haven't been able to find clean card arts yet, one person photographed the artwork that was on display at the festa and posted it to Twitter. I will be using those images in this post.

These artworks don't have the full card descriptions, but do include the meanings of every gemstone. While it seems that the gemstones were mainly picked based on image color, some of the meanings do tie-in nicely to the characters.

Under the cut due to length

Virtual Singer

Miku - Emerald

Meanings: Happiness, Luck, Love, Hope

May link to the fact that Miku is a very cheerful character who brings hope to people. Interestingly, Hibiscus (one of her birth flowers) also means happiness, love and hope.

Rin and Len - Yellow Diamond

Meanings: Confidence, Divinity, Wealth, Eternal Bond

The last one is especially relevant to the Kagamines, since they are twin vocalists with an close bond across most SEKAI.

Luka - Morganite

Meanings: Affection, Elegance, Purity

Luka is very affectionate across most SEKAI. She's also described as elegant.

MEIKO - Ruby

Meanings: Passion, Courage, Dignity, Pure Love

"Passion" may reference MEIKO's energy and enthusiam that she's depicted with in her base form. Aside from that it mainly references her image color.

KAITO - Sapphire

Meanings: Sincerity, Compassion, Fidelity, Virtue

"Compassion" fits well with his WxS variant, as perhaps the most affectionate KAITO. The meanings fit with some of the other KAITO variants as well.

Leo/need

Ichika - Lapis Lazuli

Meanings: Truth, Nobility, Luck, Health

The last meaning may link to how Ichika was the only member of Leo/need who would visit Saki in hospital. She would often give her flowers, which Saki states are what helped her to recover. It's a bit of a stretch though.

Saki - Bi-color Tourmaline

Meanings: Affection, Innocence, Purity, Confidence

Saki is very affectionate towards loved ones, on top of being rather confident. The bi-color tourmaline specifically was probably picked based on the Tenma siblings’ two-tone hair. Tourmaline is said to be a good healer, which could link to Saki overcoming her illness enough to be discharged from hospital.

Honami - Agate

Meanings: Harmony, Symbiosis, Courage, Health

Courage refers to her character arc of learning to speak up and express her feelings more without worrying about how other people perceive her. Note that "symbiosis" (共生) specifically refers to the ecological definition.

Shiho - Jade

Meanings: Compassion, Longevity, Happiness, Stability

Longevity may refer to Leo/need's first arc, where they decided to stay together and work towards going professional in future. Note that "compassion" (慈悲) specifically connects to Buddhism. The kanji can alternatively mean "sympathy" or "mercy".

MORE MORE JUMP!

Minori - Sunstone

Meanings: Passion, Courage, Victory, Glittering

Minori is incredibly passionate about idols, and has worked for years to become one. Victory likely refers to how she finally became an idol when she met the other members of MORE MORE JUMP!. Sunstone is said to be a stone of leadership and uplifting spirits, fitting for Minori as the center of MMJ!.

Haruka - Aquamarine

Meanings: Happiness, Wealth, Wisdom, Calmness

Calmness refers to the fact that Haruka is generally the most composed member of MMJ. Happiness may refer to her feelings about being an idol and how MMJ was able to bring those feelings back (bit of a stretch since they mainly link this to hope).

Airi - Spinel

Meanings: Positivity, Challenge, Achieving Goals

Perhaps the most in-character so far. Airi had to challenge people's expectations to get where she is now. When she was younger, people didn't think she was fit to be an idol because of how rough around the edges she was, and she had to challenge expectations again when she was older and was constantly pushed towards being a variety TV star instead of an idol. Thanks to MMJ!, she is finally able to achieve her goal of becoming a real idol.

Shizuku - Jade

Meanings: Compassion, Longevity, Happiness, Stability

Shizuku is very compassionate and affectionate, especially towards her sister, with whom she shares a gemstone in this game. She's very caring towards other characters as well. Happiness could be connected to how she feels now that she's a part of MMJ!, as she was no longer enjoying Cheerful*Days when she quit due to how she was treated.

Vivid BAD SQUAD

Kohane - Star Ruby

Meanings: Always the leading role, Passion

Another fitting gemstone. Kohane is incredibly talented and quickly surpassed the other members of Vivid BAD SQUAD to be in the lead in their group in terms of skill. Passion could refer to how she'd always wanted something to put her all into, since she had never been so passionate about anything until she met An.

An - Turquoise

Meanings: Success, Safety, Sociability, Adventure

Sociability is very fitting, since An is one of the most social characters in the game. She was raised in Vivid Street and grew up surrounded by the community.

Akito - Amber

Meanings: Prosperity, Dreams coming true, Embrace, Big Love

The journey Akito has taken to realising his dreams is very important to his character. Akito is determined to surpass RAD WEEKEND and has worked hard to get where he is. He was often told that he would fail and has subsequently had to prove that he will prosper. In addition, Akito is much kinder than he may seem, even once he drops the nice guy persona, and he cares deeply about his friends and his sister. Note that embrace (抱擁) in this context specifically refers to hugging and is mainly used in literature.

Toya - Sodalite

Meanings: Protection, Decisiveness, Dreams coming true

Decisiveness could refer to Toya choosing to stick with street music despite what his parents wanted. The symbolism of dreams coming true is shared with Akito, referring to how they share the same dream and Akito was the one who gave him his dream. Sodalite is also said to improve communication; Toya has struggled with expressing and communicating his feelings in the past. Sodalite can notably appear to be multi-color (usually blue and white), which, like the Tenma siblings, references his two-tone hair.

WonderlandsxShowtime

Tsukasa - Bi-color Tourmaline

Meanings: Affection, Innocence, Purity, Confidence

Confidence is especially fitting for Tsukasa given that he is one of the most confident characters in the game. Affection also fits, as he is also one of the kinder characters, especially towards his sister, who he shares this gemstone with. The bi-color tourmaline specifically was probably picked based on the Tenma siblings’ two-tone hair.

Emu - Rose Quartz

Meanings: Affection, Beauty, Kindness

Emu is the most physically affectionate character in the game and is always giving people hugs, especially close friends and family. She's also one of the kindest characters and her main ambition is to make people smile. Rose quartz is known as the stone of universal and unconditional love - self-love, platonic love/friendship and romantic love.

Nene - Hiddenite

Meanings: Healing, Intelligence

Hiddenite is said to help with healing and recovery from past experiences, which refers to Nene regaining her confidence moving on from the incident in her middle school theatre troupe so that she could perform on stage again.

Rui - Amethyst

Meanings: Noble, Sincerity, Peace of Mind, Affection

Again one that was probably picked based on image color more than anything. Sincerity is a bit ironic considering that Rui is notoriously bad at being honest with himself, specifically with regards to his feelings. That said, he can open up if needs be and an important part of his arc is learning that he can be himself around people. Amethyst is a calming stone that is meant to relieve anxiety and bring peace of mind, which could tie in to Rui’s current arc dealing with his feelings and worries about WonderlandsxShowtime’s inevitable disbandment.

25-ji, Nightcord de.

Kanade - Moonstone

Meanings: Health, Luck, Innocence

Health could refer to Kanade's healing personality and drive to save people. Outside of that it seems that this might have been another image color pick. Note that innocence (無垢) can also mean spiritual purity in relation to Buddhism.

Mafuyu - Obsidian

Meanings: Concentration, Power to see the future, Unlocking potential

The power to see the future may refer to the current point in Mafuyu's character arc, where she and N25 are trying to find a better future for her. Unlocking potential could tie into that too. Also notable is that obsidian is believed to be a healing stone and protect from negative influences, which is extremely relevant to Mafuyu's arc.

Ena - Amber

Meanings: Prosperity, Dreams coming true, Embrace, Big Love

Like her brother, Ena realising her dreams is an important part of her character. Ena aspires to be an artist, and she continues to work to prove her worth so that she can achieve her dream. Also like her brother, Ena is a lot nicer than she may seem and cares deeply about her friends and brother.

Mizuki - Pearl

Meanings: Health, Innocence, Chastity, Completion

Okay this one was definitely an image color pick and I can’t find much connection to Mizuki from these. I think it fits reasonably well with their cute image though. Pink pearls, which match their image color, are usually associated with femininity. Note that innocence is the same one used with Kanade.

[moony-ghoul]

random ghoul hcs for lols and funsies :P

- swiss and phantom can’t ride a bike, mountain can but refuses cause his legs basically hit his chest, rain and dew are bmx bandits and have a dirt track in the forest

- cumulus loves her jewellery she has one of those full length mirror stands filled with crazy expensive beautiful earrings and necklaces and rings and bracelets, she only wears silver, pearls, diamonds, aquamarine and lapis lazuli, she takes such good care of them and will take them all off before sex no matter how horny

- rory is on the same level as rain when it comes to hairiness but she prefers being mostly clean shaven but on occasion her razors go “missing” (and swiss has nothing to do with it he swears) and she has no choice but to grow it all out, ain’t nothing better than hairy rory in the summertime in the cutest lil bikini

- dew has chronic rbf and loves to play it up around the siblings to scare them and has a rep of being the “small but scary” ghoul, until he volunteers to help mount with the lil kids with their veggie gardens one summer and we all know he’s secretly a big softie so the kids absolutely adore him and now he can’t walk around the abbey without at least one small satanic child hanging off him yapping his ear off and he has the biggest grin on his face the entire time

- mountain eats the weeds from the garden he makes a salad with them and it actually tastes really nice, he refuses to let anything he grows go to waste

[skzstoryvault]

Erase and Rewind (angst, fluff, smut - Hyunjin - Final part)

F!Reader

ex!Chan

good friend Hyunjin

multi chapter story

this chapter: feelings and smut

Chan broke up with reader

Reader is moving on

Hyunjin is being a supportive friend

Featuring insecurities, internalised misogyny and self-hate

This is in no way meant as a commentary on the real persons depicted here. They all deserve the world.

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*** Part 3

You were single for two Valentine’s Days and for two White Days now, and other than staying in and distracting yourself with action movies, you did not feel the seasonal sadness affect you. Not to mention, there were other friends of yours who weren’t big on celebrating those things and who invited you to their houses for casual gatherings. Minho hosted a silent rave at his house one year (which Chan and his girlfriend skipped), Felix invited himself over one White Day, with cake ingredients and his infectious good mood. You were doing great.

This year, for White Day, Hyunjin declared the entire world could fuck off with its lovey dovey shit and he invited you for an art experience at a gallery which provided huge canvases, non-toxic paints and small thongs for the clients to use for painting on each other, then rolling across the canvasses and creating their own unique art pieces. “Uh… this is a literal string. My whole dick is out.” Hyunjin said from the changing booth next to yours. 

“My outfit has no bra. Granted there’s not much that can go in it but I bet you didn’t sign up to see my nips on this God’s fine day.” “Shall I tell the staff we’re not doing it? If you’re uncomfortable?” “How much did you look forward to this, Hyune? And also, this must have been such a headache to organise, for you, with how booked you are. And aren’t you uncomfortable?” “Well, I really wanted to do it. I thought it would be nice for us to have this special thing in common.” 

“Tell you what. Let’s still do it - butt naked. I know you love me and won’t laugh at me, and the same goes for me too.” “Fuck yes!” Hyunjin burst out of his booth, naked and in flip flops. “Jewellery - on or off?” You thought for a bit. “Off, I’d say, we don’t want the canvas to snag. Or for you to be up at three am, cleaning out paint from your custom diamond pieces with the toothbrush.” 

“One less thing to jiggle around.” He said, heading for the canvases. “These really are big.” You exited your booth too, joining him, also in your birthday suit. “Shall we begin? Please, no pastels for me.” By the time he was halfway done with putting paint on you, you noticed him fidgeting and noticed why, as well. “Look, it happens, okay? You’re young and fit, a breeze coming in through the open window can give you a semi. It’s fine.” “It’s not a breeze though, it’s you. “ Hyunjin said. “You’re just so fine, and the fact that you wanted us to do this, even naked… so hot. But don’t worry, I’ll behave. I know how you feel about sex with men lately.” 

“Er, that was almost two years ago. The sex itself is not the issue, the other shit it came with is. And… you think that’s the issue??? Hold up… excuse me for presuming here but… I didn’t think you’d be into me. Chan said you don’t like women.”

“He… what?” Hyunjin gasped so hard you feared he might straight up hyperventilate. “Or… that’s what I understood. I don’t remember the exact phrasing but he said that if you fished in the same pond no one would ever be so much as noticed by girls.” “Well maybe I don’t crop dust my charms all over the world because I’m not about all that. Whenever my hormones are taking the reigns, I use that energy and that drive to make art, to dance, to train, to push myself harder. To be the perfect whore for Stay so they’ll give me the most attention. I really don’t think I have to be a slave to every erection that comes and goes. I guess from the others’ end it might look different.” He said, looking down at his now behaving dick. “Case in point. Although I’ve been insanely attracted to you since we met, but then you went for Channie and I thought, eh, we’re not the same type, I’m not even an option. I’m not as confident and in charge as him and I’m shy so I… decided I would take any kind of place in your life you deigned to give me. But then he broke up with you, like a donkey, I might add, and you were so hurt and defeated, I though it inappropriate to still have a crush on you. I didn’t want to feel like I was friends with you for… predatory reasons. Just know that I think you’re everything and also… there’s these. Warning, I am not trying to be a pervert but look… I’ve had it done in Japan.” The madman. The absolute, perfect, amazing dumbass, you thought, looking at the twin scars. 

You pointed to yours, now faded and pretty much invisible unless you drew attention to them.

“We… we actually match.” You said, feeling tears threaten to spill. “Jinnie… I’m going to cry! But… are you sure? That’s pretty extreme.” “I am crying! And yes, I am very sure. I can always adopt a child who needs love, and between you and me every time I hear people say how beautiful my kids will be with this creepy sort of entitlement… I used to shudder, now I can laugh about it.” He said, scooching closer to hug you. “We’re mixing up our paints. And… and I can’t believe I scrounged up the balls to tell you. And you like it? Like… me?” “Jinnie… you’ve given me back to me this past year plus. And it’s not just gratitude, don’t think you have to work hard to earn my affection, but… you carved out all the darkness from my world and replaced it with your colours. I should be so lucky to have your love, in this way or another. Your love is worth the risk. You’ve taught me there are no guarantees beyond what we choose to give each other today. And I want your love, if you want mine in return.” 

Hyunjin just sobbed harder, everything else forgotten for a long, elastic moment stretching outside of time, in which the two of you sat naked and entangled in the middle of a tarp, covered in colours. Still crying, Hyunjin took your hand and helped you up. He rolled you across your canvas and you moved him across his own. You then stood, together, looking at your finished art pieces from further away. “They’re beautiful, Jinnie.” You said, moving closer to him and taking his hand in yours. “And they match perfectly. Like us.” He said, finally finding your lips with his, enveloping you in his arms and holding you close, glued to him. 

It didn’t even feel like you were naked with him then. He made you feel so safe and seen, you forgot you were supposed to feel self-conscious.

You went back to your place after the gallery, to wash the rest of the colours off and to continue your make-out session. Still damp and with steam coming off of your skins, you collapsed between your sheets together, kissing ravenously, hands roaming and mapping previously off limits parts. You ended up in a tangle of limbs on the bed, Hyunjin’s cock down your throat and his tongue in your pussy. The way you both pulled and squeezed at each other’s skin, trying to get deeper, closer, was matched only by the neediness in your sounds. You had always guessed Hyunjin was the vocal type, now you knew for sure and his gone moans and whimpers made your core clench painfully and your walls slicker. It felt good and normal, that sense of vulnerability you hadn’t liked before nowhere to be found. You knew, deep in the back of your mind, that you and Hyunjin were thick as thieves and even if he did move on from you sexually, he would never cut you out of his life and allow you to fade into the faceless crowd of people who orbit him but are inconsequential to him. He comes without warning, from you running a wet finger over his hole and you pull back a bit so you wouldn’t choke or hurt him, focusing on drinking him down and not spilling a drop. He tastes so clean and familiar, and you know it’s psychological, this part - the thought that taking his come inside you can’t harm you or change the course of your life to a trajectory not of your choosing. This is, of course, in line with how Hyunjin makes you feel in every other way: seen, protected and cared for. Like a precious secret or a superpower. 

You don’t expect to come, you’re too lost in the tsunami of emotions crashing down on you, and usually when there’s a disconnect between mind and body, nothing happens, but this time, Hyunjin pushes you down that steep slide by simply keeping at devouring you with his lips, his tongue, his long and gentle fingers. You don’t expect it, yet you start shaking like a leaf in autumn and feel yourself gush all over his face, an actual scream tearing out from you at how unexpectedly intense it feels. 

By the time you can breathe normally again and can string two thoughts together, Hyunjin is still panting and his skin feels like it’s burning. He’s sweating profusely, like from an hour-long dance practice. His hands are still idly caressing you where he can reach, your thighs, your hips, your belly. 

“Give me a moment and I’ll fuck you until we black out.” He says, his intoxicatingly appealing confidence making you shiver again. “Going to fuck every memory of Channie-hyung from you so you’re all mine.” 

It’s a double-edged sword kind of comment that could land well or really badly, but the fact that he risked it for your own benefit is incredible. 

Hyunjin already pieced all the broken parts of you together and glued them with his gold.  You don’t know why or how, certainly not because you’re special - because you know you’re not. But on the other hand, he went all in too, and if it’s all a cruel prank or some background bet with the boys, it’s a damn high value one. “You being in your head, listening to your mean girl voice?” Hyunjin asks, sitting up and coming to caress your face. “Tell me.” He adds, leaning down to lick your lips into opening, sucking your lower one and then biting into it just the right amount so it stings but doesn’t hurt. “I want you fully here for what I’m going to do to you.” 

His words make you gasp. “I’m still wondering why you chose me. I’m just a girl. Not even the prettiest.” 

“To me you are THE girl.” Hyunjin says, bringing a hand up to caress your lips with careful, featherlight fingertips. “You can learn so much about a person when you dance with them, it’s so intimate and electric. I’ve never felt like this, like I want to take all of you and put you inside me and protect you from the world.” 

His words send pure pleasure sparking up and down your spine, you never expected someone would feel like this about you and he’s right, that feeling when you dance together, that you are one soul in two bodies - you’ve felt it too and it was all-overpowering. 

You close your eyes briefly, against the tide of rushing sensations coursing through you. Underneath, like the dark waters of the ocean, are your feelings, which are also stirring. You could love Hyunjin in the same all-consuming, all-overtaking way he acts towards you. The feeling of safety he gives you is unlike anything you’ve felt before and makes you want to go anywhere he wants to take you. 

You become aware of the closeness of your bodies, the way your heated skins touch almost all over, with Hyunjin now half on top of you, with a leg bent and thrown possessively over you. His cock is pressed against your hip, leaking on your skin there, hard already. Everything about him is so ethereally beautiful, from his pillowy soft lips and his spindly, strong and gentle fingers, to his cock, long and thick and now hard again. You run the hand currently not carding through his hair down along the thigh he had flung across you, and the muscles shift subtly beneath your fingertips. He makes a completely ruined sound, squeezing his eyes shut and opening them to look at you. “Can I? Please, can I?”

“Yes, Jinnie, you can always have me. I’m all yours now.”

“Only mine, too.” He whispers, as though he’s manifesting it for himself. “Help me? I don’t want to mess this up.” You nod, reaching down and guiding him to rest against your entrance. One deep breath later and you’re breaching yourself  before he takes over, pushing in just the tiniest bit. The stretch is just on this side of pain, after so long. You’re turned on out of your mind though, and he can slide in easily, but you want to feel more of that stretch. “Slowly, until you bottom out. I want to feel all of this.” You say, voice coming out raspy and breathless. “Heavens, Jinnie - you feel perfect.” 

He lets out a breath he’s been holding for ages, it seems, lowering his forehead to yours. “I’m afraid to move. If I do, I’ll bust.” He says, his eyes closed. You could be with him like this forever. Him above you, inside you, trembling like a leaf from all the things rushing through him. He never looks more gorgeous than he does in moments like this one, fully naked with you, inside out, no make-up, no retouches. Soon, he does move - halfway propped up on an arm while the other one is under you, pulling you closer and anchoring him to you, wrecked-sounding and with eyes squeezed closed, lower lip chewed up and hair sticking in wet tendrils to his face and neck. He looks like a god. 

It takes him a bit to find an angle and a pace he can sustain, and all the pressing and wriggling around just pushes him closer into you, so close that every movement of his hips is felt in your clit, and you just know it’s a matter of when by now, not if he makes you come. “I can’t… fuck, I can’t…” he pants out in frustration. “I can’t hold it long enough, I’m sorry.” He adds, collapsing on you and peppering apologetic kisses all over your face and neck.

You know he means he can’t hold a steady rhythm in this position, not long enough to get you both to that place where you both fall over the edge. 

“Kneel up, baby. Sit back and spread your legs beneath me.” You guide him. He can definitely do it, he has the strength for it, and the hubris needed to attempt to pull off the switch in position while still inside you. 

“Oh… my… God!” He exclaims when it works and he finds himself with you in his lap, with your legs on either side of him, grinding on his length which is now buried impossibly deeper inside you. His first reaction once he’s sat down and his heels are digging into the sheets is to pull you close and bury his face in your neck, leaving a deep mark at the spot where your neck meets the shoulder. For a moment, he forgets to move up into you, distracted by how much closer he can have you now, how much easier it is to reach your neck, your collarbones, the swell of your breasts, your nipples. “Are you close, baby?” You press out, wanting his focus. If he forgets himself now, the rhythmic squeezing of your walls around his cock buried deep inside you and the maddening, overwhelming feel of his lips and fingers on your nipples will throw you over the edge and leave him behind. And any other time, that would be perfectly fine, but you need him with you this time, the first time of many. 

“Yes, fuck, this is so… it’s everything!” He pants. “I was close since you let me in. I’m barely holding on, so you don’t think I-” He gets cut off by the next squeeze of your walls around his length when you’re seated flush in his lap. “Oh fu-” Hyunjin goes cross-eyed briefly, holding on to you and pulling you close, wrapping his arms around you and locking you in, your front glued to his. 

Seeing him lose it for you, because of you, throws you over the edge too, sparks of pleasure turning into currents shooting up and down your spine, spreading tingles all over you, all the way to your toes. As soon as your heavy breathing goes down a bit, you lean in and kiss Hyunjin, stealing his breath and licking along his now spit-slick lips. He’s going slack beneath you and you push him backwards so he ends up lying down on the bed. You follow, his softening cock slipping out of you, causing you both to whine at the loss of contact and the sound of your bodies separating wetly. 

“That was… holy… I knew it would be good but… because it was with you, it was out of this world. I felt like I died and got zapped back to life.” Hyunjin speaks, his words leaving his chest slowly. He sounds so dreamy and relaxed, like he might fall asleep while talking. “I want to do it again and again, till I can’t move or remember my name. I want to let you try everything on me. Tie me up, fuck me, blindfold me, spank me, pi-” “Jinnie!” You chime from your comfy spot on top of him. “I appreciate the enthusiasm. I guess we have to stay together for a little while so we can try all the things you want.” 

“I want that. I want to try it all with you.” He says, sounding far away and half into the land of dreams already. “Wanna keep you fucked out and pleased all the time. Or… uhhh, do things in your own time? I want to tell Stay about you right away, to sort the haters out and to be able to be together like normal people.” "You don't have to. People are full of hate, Jinnie. I want you to keep being the loveable brat, the prince and the spoiled baby in public. You should be Stay's best and cutest husband, it's good for your career. Better than announcing a girlfriend." "But... won't you hate being kept a secret?" "Babe, I'm being selfish. I don't want the world to be in on our relationship. And well, statistically, we have more of a chance to last as a couple if we don't invite everyone else out there into it." "Then I'll do what feels right for you. I like being an idol and I love being yours now. If I can continue doing both... all the better. And we can keep hanging out like before, I need to see you every day when I'm around here." “Mmm, good thing you said that, I don’t want us to go from being besties to only being strictly dickly.” You say, finding a comfortable spot to snuggle next to your boyfriend. “A lot of people have dicks, but there’s only one of you, my good sweet Hyune.” 

“Don’t stop, go on,” he says, his eyes closed and a smile tugging on his lip corners. 

“You are so good to me, my baby. You gave me my joy back.” You say. “Wanna keep you to myself for so long.” 

You’re not sure he heard the last part, since he’s already snoring softly, like a cat purring itself to sleep. But the words that left your lips are enough of a shock to you already.  It’s the truth. Hyunjin never cared how much of a mess you were. To him, you’re the hottest thing in the world and he gave you more than 100% of himself in every way. 

[diamondsaccent]

How To Buy A Diamonds Accent On A Shoestring Budget

How to select the proper bracelet in order that the jewellery seems as Diamonds Accent spectacular as viable and does now no longer purpose inconvenience while worn. It's clean in case you realize the little tips.

[frcstwinded]

pantalone does not like to pry on his fellow harbinger’s business, but he thinks he can make an exception for the son of pierro. whenever the 8th harbinger returns to his living quarters, there is an overly decorated cupcake — edible diamonds, cryo-dusted blue gradient frosting, dark chocolate sponge with a layered ganache filling — and a neatly wrapped box. inside, snug in the navy velvet sits a set of high karat earrings of shivada jade. beside this sits a note wrapped in a gold ribbon. it’s slightly perfumed, and its contents are written in clean calligraphy:

“ dearest birthday boy, how long have you been with us now? i think a prince ought to have the jewellery to match his highly status, and these just made me think of you… better than receiving boring, old money, no? may the coming year be filled with a wealth of good fortune for you.

warmest wishes, pantalone. ”

kaeya's birthday love 2022

keeping to himself more so often ever since everything with signora happened, kaeya didn’t show up to any meetings, sending her - now his - men in his stead to get the information from meetings. yet, upon stumbling into his living quarters with a bottle in hand, he spies the gifts right there in front of him. confused, he approaches and takes the note and reads it. 

gentle with each gesture, he looks at the gifts again and sighed as he places the note on the table and grabs a pen and pad, writing a small note on it before stopping and sighing. perhaps he should go thank the other personally, after all he’s been reclusive for far too long, and the ninth harbinger had a point. kaeya has been here ever since his father freed him from his icy prison, and he stayed here ever since. yet, knowing the other, he decides to alter his note and takes it and walks to the regrator’s private chambers and slide the note under the door.

"thank you, pantalone... i shall return the favour and more. forgive me for not doing this in person.” a soft remark as he turns and leaves.

[qualitydiamblog]

How Are Uncut Diamonds Valued?

When buying jewellery, most people opt for cut and sparkling diamonds, however what about uncut diamonds? They are typically more affordable per carat than cut diamonds because cutting is a time-consuming and costly operation. An uncut diamond is a gemstone that has not been polished or shaped into a specific shape by a skilled cutter. Typically, those uncut diamonds whose grade is sufficient to enable them to be acceptable for jewellery are transported to be shaped by jewellery experts after they are extracted.

Low-quality stones are frequently employed in the industry due to their intrinsic characteristics.

What Affects an Uncut Diamond's Significance?

We may examine what gives uncut diamond jewellery greater or less cost by understanding how diamonds are shaped and evaluated, as well as how smooth diamonds are appreciated:

Diamond Purity in Uncut Form

This attribute, as previously established, refers to the quantity and prominence of a diamond's inherent defects.

Uncut diamonds with fewer obvious imperfections are worth more than those with more obvious defects.

Uncut Diamonds' Shades

The majority of diamonds that are extracted have a yellow or brown shade, and the more prominent it is, the less expensive the diamond is.

The value of diamonds increases with decreasing colour visibility. Due to their rarity and high demand, colourless diamonds are incredibly expensive.

Diamond Weight in Carats

The weight of a diamond is measured in carats, and larger stones often have a higher value because they are more unique.

Larger carat uncut diamonds, however, are not necessarily more costly than lower carat diamonds.

A rough diamond's greater carat weight may not create it more desirable than a tiny, smoother stone if it has numerous obvious imperfections that must be removed.

The form of the rough piece is another consideration, determining whether it can yield a large cleaned stone or whether the resultant stones would likely be more numerous but tinier.

When provided with a piece of uncut diamond, the cutter will attempt to create one or multiple diamonds that are as free of faults as possible, while maintaining each stone's dimensions as closely as is practical to the optimum and creating the largest diamonds feasible.

[luxejewelsstores]

How to Clean Gold Jewellery at Home: Simple & Effective Methods

Gold jewelry is a cherished accessory for many, known for its beauty and lasting value. However, over time, it can lose its luster due to exposure to dust, dirt, lotions, and other environmental factors. Cleaning your gold jewelry is essential to maintain its shine and brilliance. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to clean gold jewelry effectively.

Why Cleaning Gold Jewelry is Important

Gold jewelry is prone to tarnish and dullness over time, even though pure gold (24K) does not tarnish easily. This is because most gold jewelry is an alloy, mixed with other metals like copper or silver to increase durability. These metals can react with air and moisture, causing the gold piece to lose its sparkle. Regular cleaning helps maintain the gold's appearance, ensuring it remains as brilliant as the day you bought it.

Cleaning Gold Jewelry at Home

There are several safe and effective methods to clean your gold jewelry at home:

Soap and Water Solution: The simplest and most effective method is to use a mixture of mild dish soap and warm water.

Fill a small bowl with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap.

Soak the gold jewelry in the solution for 10-15 minutes.

Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently scrub away any dirt or grime, especially in intricate areas.

Rinse the jewelry under warm running water and pat dry with a soft cloth.

Ammonia Solution: For stubborn dirt or tarnish, a diluted ammonia solution can be helpful.

Mix one part ammonia with six parts water.

Submerge the jewelry in the solution for no more than one minute.

Remove and rinse thoroughly with water, then dry with a soft cloth.Note: Ammonia is a strong cleaning agent, so it should only be used sparingly and not on jewelry with gemstones or delicate settings.

Ultrasonic Cleaners: These devices use high-frequency sound waves to clean gold jewelry, removing dirt and grime that is hard to reach with other methods. Ultrasonic cleaners are widely available and can be used at home, but be cautious when using them on delicate pieces, as they may loosen stones or cause damage.

Best Bold Pendants

1. Amethyst Flower Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold

2. Amethyst Flower Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold

3. Gold “Bouquet D’Ete” Pendant with Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Garnet

Lotus Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold

Gold Lotus Rhodolite Pendant

Professional Cleaning Services

For deeply tarnished or intricate gold jewelry, professional cleaning services are recommended. Jewelry stores offer specialized cleaning services that can restore your gold pieces to their original brilliance using advanced tools and techniques like steam cleaning or ultrasonic treatments.

Do's and Don’ts of Cleaning Gold Jewelry

Do: Use soft, non-abrasive cloths and brushes when cleaning gold jewelry.

Don’t: Avoid using harsh chemicals like bleach or acetone, as they can damage the gold's surface.

Do: Clean your jewelry regularly to prevent dirt build-up.

Don’t: Never use abrasive materials or tools like toothpaste, baking soda, or scrubbing pads on gold jewelry, as they can scratch the metal.

Conclusion

With the right care and cleaning methods, your gold jewelry can maintain its shine and beauty for years to come. Whether you prefer to clean your jewelry at home using soap and water or opt for professional services, regular maintenance will ensure your gold pieces remain as stunning as ever.

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Top Jewellery Brands in UAE: A Guide to Luxury and Tradition

The UAE is renowned for its luxurious jewellery market, where gold, diamonds, and intricate designs are a symbol of wealth and cultural heritage. Jewellery brands in the UAE have gained global recognition for their quality and innovation. This article explores the uniqueness of these brands, their cultural significance, and how to choose the perfect piece.

History and Evolution of Jewellery in UAE

The UAE’s jewellery industry has evolved from ancient trade routes to a global leader in design and craftsmanship. Rooted in tradition, the industry balances modern aesthetics with Emirati heritage.

How to Choose the Right Jewellery Brand

When selecting a jewellery brand in the UAE, consider:

Personal Style: Traditional, contemporary, or custom designs.

Quality: High-quality materials with authenticity certificates.

Customer Service: Personalized experiences and warranties.

Reputation: Trusted brands with positive reviews.

Budget: Choose brands that offer value without sacrificing quality.

What Makes UAE Jewellery Brands Unique

UAE jewellery brands stand out due to their:

Cultural Fusion: Blending traditional Emirati designs with modern trends.

Innovation: Cutting-edge designs that are both minimalist and extravagant.

Craftsmanship: High-quality, intricate pieces made to last.

Personalized Service: Offering custom-made, one-of-a-kind creations.

Global Impact of UAE Jewellery Brands

UAE brands influence global markets through:

Luxury Exports: High demand for UAE-made jewellery internationally.

Trendsetting Designs: Introducing global trends in fashion.

International Collaborations: Partnering with global designers.

Tourism: Dubai’s appeal as a shopping destination for jewellery.

Sustainable Jewellery in the UAE

Many UAE brands focus on sustainability, with practices like ethical sourcing, eco-friendly production, and transparency about materials.

Custom Jewellery in the UAE

Custom jewellery offers a personal touch, allowing customers to design unique pieces. The process involves consultations, sketches, and creating a final bespoke product.

Embracing Modern Technology

UAE jewellery brands are using technology such as:

3D Printing: Creating intricate designs.

Virtual Try-Ons: Enhancing the shopping experience with augmented reality.

Online Customization: Letting customers design pieces digitally.

Blockchain: Ensuring transparency in sourcing.

Jewellery Trends in UAE

Popular trends include:

Minimalism: Simple, elegant designs.

Bold Statements: Eye-catching pieces for special occasions.

Personalization: Custom designs with personal significance.

Mixing Metals: Combining gold, silver, and rose gold for a contemporary look.

Benefits of Investing in UAE Jewellery

Jewellery from the UAE offers durability, style, and potential value appreciation, making it both a fashionable and financially wise investment.

Caring for Your Jewellery

Proper care involves regular cleaning, storing in a dry place, avoiding harsh chemicals, and professional check-ups to maintain longevity.

Conclusion

Jewellery brands in the UAE beautifully combine tradition and modernity, offering stunning, high-quality pieces that appeal to both local and international customers. Whether you're looking for a timeless piece or a custom creation, the UAE’s jewellery market provides endless opportunities to find the perfect addition to your collection.

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How to Care for and Maintain Your Diamond Jewellery

Maintaining diamond jewellery ensures its longevity and brilliance. Regular cleaning with mild soap and water is key, but professional services are also recommended. At Navrathan Jewellery Bangalore, Navrathan & Sons offer expert diamond care services to keep your pieces looking new. Store your diamonds in soft, individual pouches to avoid scratches. Proper care will help maintain their sparkle, making sure your cherished pieces last a lifetime.

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Gold Earrings That Pair Perfectly with Your Wedding Rings

Weddings are a celebration of love, and with that celebration comes the adornment of beautiful jewellery. Among the essential pieces are wedding rings and earrings, particularly gold earrings, which can beautifully complement the overall look. In this article, we will explore how to choose the perfect gold earrings that pair harmoniously with your wedding rings, focusing on styles, designs, and the exquisite world of gold and diamond jewellery.

Understanding Gold and Diamond Jewellery

Gold and diamond jewellery has long been cherished for its timeless elegance and ability to elevate any outfit. When it comes to weddings, these pieces are not just accessories; they symbolize love and commitment. The combination of gold and diamonds creates a stunning contrast, making them ideal for pairing with wedding rings.

Choosing the Right Gold Earrings

When selecting gold earrings to match your wedding rings, consider the following factors to ensure a cohesive and stunning look.

Matching Metals One of the primary considerations when choosing gold earrings is the metal of your wedding rings. If your wedding rings are made of yellow gold, opt for gold earrings in a similar hue. For those with white gold or platinum wedding rings, consider white gold earrings or diamond-studded options that harmonize with the rings’ luster.

Earring Style The style of the earrings plays a crucial role in creating a balanced look. Here are some styles of gold earrings that pair beautifully with wedding rings:

Stud Earrings: Simple and elegant, stud earrings made from gold are versatile and can be worn for both casual and formal occasions. Their understated beauty allows your wedding rings to take center stage while still adding a touch of sparkle.

Hoop Earrings: Gold hoops can add a touch of glamour to your wedding ensemble. Whether you choose small, delicate hoops or larger, statement pieces, they can create a stunning contrast with your wedding rings.

Chandelier Earrings: For a more dramatic look, consider gold chandelier earrings. Their intricate designs and cascading elements can enhance the elegance of your wedding rings and draw attention to your face.

Design Harmony When choosing gold earrings, look for designs that complement the style of your wedding rings. For instance, if your wedding rings feature intricate details or vintage elements, select gold earrings with similar motifs. This creates a harmonious look that reflects your personal style.

Exploring Trends in Gold Earrings

As with all fashion, trends in gold and diamond jewellery evolve over time. Here are some current trends in gold earrings that are perfect for pairing with wedding rings:

Mixed Metals: Combining different metal tones is becoming increasingly popular. Consider gold earrings with a touch of rose gold or silver to create a unique and contemporary look alongside your wedding rings.

Geometric Shapes: Modern designs featuring geometric shapes can add an edgy touch to your look. Choose gold earrings with sharp lines or asymmetrical designs to make a bold statement.

Nature-Inspired Designs: Floral and leaf motifs in gold earrings resonate with the natural beauty of love and can beautifully complement the symbolism of your wedding rings. Look for designs that reflect the beauty of nature, enhancing your overall aesthetic.

Care Tips for Your Gold Earrings and Wedding Rings

To ensure your gold earrings and wedding rings maintain their beauty, follow these care tips:

Regular Cleaning: Clean your gold earrings and wedding rings regularly using a mild soap solution and a soft cloth to remove dirt and oils.

Safe Storage: Store your jewellery in a cool, dry place. Use soft pouches or lined boxes to prevent scratches.

Avoiding Harsh Chemicals: Keep your gold and diamond jewellery away from harsh chemicals, including chlorine and bleach, as they can cause damage.

Conclusion

Gold earrings are an essential addition to your bridal ensemble, beautifully complementing your wedding rings. With a myriad of styles and designs available, it’s easy to find the perfect pair of gold earrings that reflect your personal style while enhancing the elegance of your wedding jewellery. Whether you choose classic studs, glamorous hoops, or intricate chandeliers, gold and diamond jewellery offers endless possibilities for a stunning wedding look. By considering factors such as matching metals, design harmony, and current trends, you can create a cohesive and breathtaking appearance on your special day.

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How to Wear Drop Earrings According to the Occasion

Drop jewelry are regarded for their versatility and the manner they could right away elevate any look. Whether minimalist, chain-fashion, with or without valuable stones or teardrop-formed, you can always discover a pair that fits all of us’s fashion and every event. Dangle hoop earrings offer a perfect blend of classic hoop structure and playful dangles, adding a stylish twist to your jewelry collection.

If you would like to look all the feasible shapes this earrings staple can take, Mumit’s on line store gives a numerous selection of women’s drop and hold earrings for all sorts of activities. You will locate that each one their designs are crafted in 18 karat gold and adorned with an super choice of natural diamonds and valuable gemstones. Additionally, each piece stands proud for the chic stability of innovation and class for which the logo is thought.

However, even when the options are so fascinating and ample, we recognise that choosing a piece of jewellery that flatters us and suits the event is no simple assignment. For this purpose, we will examine the way to pick out the perfect drop earrings for every event on nowadays’s article. Moreover, we will recognition on the particular functions of this versatile format and show you the way to adapt it while making plans your outfits.

Unique Earrings for a Formal Event

Formal occasions call for absolutely brilliant earrings pieces. In preceding entries, we defined how to stand out with the quality New Year’s Eve earrings. Today, we're focusing on drop rings, a perfect accent for all types of special celebrations, as they upload a completely unique contact of luxurious and sophistication. Diamond dangle hoop earrings fuse timeless hoop elegance with dynamic movement, creating a bold and fashionable statement piece.

We advise choosing a pair of hanging drop jewelry blanketed in diamonds like Mumit’s ONA Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold. Perfect for a glamourous birthday celebration or a flowery cocktail event, their curved and harmonious traces underscore the beauty of the surprising 1.Sixty five carat diamond set. Moreover, they're completed with a discreet hoop that hugs the lobe, supplying additional protection so you can easily dance the night time away. If you need to feature a brand new very last touch, pick out one among Mumit’s state-of-the-art piercing rings and vicinity it on the helix, growing an original ear appearance that reflects your non-public fashion.

If you want to explore greater earrings pieces with a purpose to have all eyes on you at your next formal occasion, test Mumit’s choice of declaration jewelry. Their impressive diamond combinations are certain to impress.

Elevate Your Office Outfits with Drop Earrings

Who says diamonds are handiest for special events? Incorporating nice jewelry into our office outfits is in style. The key is knowing how to adapt your preferred portions to the hooked up dress code without sacrificing private expression. Whether you're seeking out a elegant ensemble for a commercial enterprise meeting or a activity interview, we were given you included. Bonus point: you will also have the exceptional outfit for after paintings beverages.  

For example, in case you work in a extra formal surroundings where you typically put on shirts, Mumit’s Diamond Waterfall Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold are an awesome choice. With them, you may add the nice and cozy luminosity of gold and the clean sparkle of diamonds in your face in a discreet and complicated manner. Additionally, the asymmetrical cascade that bureaucracy their silhouette is original and subtle in same parts, making it the appropriate candidate for the location.

On the other hand, if your paintings environment is greater comfortable, you can select from a wide variety of gold earrings on the way to healthy flawlessly with denims and your favorite pinnacle. For example, you could have a laugh mixing excessive and low style by wearing a pair of pearl and chain drop rings like Mumit’s Mabi Blet Pendulum Pearl Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with a simple t-shirt. Effortlessly chic, they will upload a unique touch of elegance to the most crucial of everyday options.

Trendy Ear Stacks for Casual Occasions

We all tend to reserve drop earrings for formal occasions and opt for less difficult rings alternatives for normal use. However, we would love to invite you to interrupt unfastened from habitual and attempt something new.

Drop rings with valuable gemstones in special colorations work specially properly in comfortable environments wherein there may be extra freedom to experiment with exclusive shapes and shades. If you furthermore may contain the ear stacking trend by including a couple of hoop earrings, you will get a great search for a beach day, a girls’ night out or a date night along with your sizable different.

Mumit’s Teardrop Amethyst and Diamond Earrings in 18k Rose Gold present a completely authentic contrast of shapes and colorations thanks to the vibrant violet shade of the special-reduce amethyst, the contact of luxury from the diamonds and the romantic gleam of rose gold. An extra gain is that additionally they paintings wonderfully for formal events thanks to their sophisticated silhouette and great substances.

We can simply conclude that it in all fairness smooth to recognise how to put on drop earrings in keeping with the occasion. Still, it's miles crucial to observe the tips we've shared to feel comfortable and fashionable without resorting to excesses. Finally, do not forget to combine your favourite drop rings together with your clothes, coiffure and make-up in a balanced and harmonious manner to achieve an ensemble that enhances your natural beauty.

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Why Diamond Bangles Are a Must-Have in Your South Indian Jewelry Collection

An indispensable item in any South Indian jewelry collection are diamond bangles. They are an essential pieces of jewellery for many events since they combine elegance and tradition. This piece explores the importance of diamond bracelets, its special qualities, and the reasons you should always have one in your jewelry collection.

The Diamond Bangles' Allure

Diamond bangles are a sophisticated and fashionable statement rather than merely a piece of jewelry. This is why they are unique:

Classic Style: Diamond bracelets have a timeless appeal that appeals to all age groups. They go well with both contemporary and traditional attire.

Adaptable Designs: Diamond bangles come in a variety of styles to suit a wide range of preferences, from elegant classic patterns to modern, sleek designs.

Status Symbol: Diamond bangles are a popular choice for weddings and other festive occasions since they frequently denote riches and prestige.

The Need for Diamond Bangles in South Indian Jewelry

South Indian jewelry is well known for its elaborate patterns and rich history. Why diamond bangles are essential to this assortment is as follows:

1. Cultural Importance

In South Indian tradition, jewelry is an essential part of festivals and customs. Symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, diamond bangles are frequently worn during festivals and weddings.

2. Accessorizing Conventional Clothes

The elegance of traditional South Indian clothing, such as sarees and lehengas, is enhanced with diamond bangles. They are ideal for any festive occasion because of their sparkle, which provides a hint of elegance.

3. Distinctive Handiwork

The finely created diamond bangles from South India frequently showcase traditional motifs such as floral patterns, temple decorations, and elaborate filigree work. The artistry in each piece gives it individuality.

4. Worth of Investment

Over time, diamonds maintain their value. Purchasing diamond bangles is a wise financial decision in addition to enhancing the attractiveness of your collection.

Selecting the Ideal Diamond Necklace

When choosing a diamond bracelet, take into account the following aspects:

Style: Depending on your taste, choose between traditional and modern designs.

Size: Make sure the bangle is the right size for your wrist. A lot of jewelers provide personalized choices.

Diamond quality: Seek out premium diamonds with certification for weight, carat, and clarity.

Type of Metal: Gold, platinum, or silver are frequently used to set diamond bangles. Select a metal that goes well with your complexion tone and sense of style.

Popular Diamond Bangle Styles

The following are some well-liked designs of diamond bangles that you may choose to add to your assortment:

1. Customary Bangles from South India

Temple Bangles: These bangles, adorned with elaborate carvings and designs, are a reflection of South India's rich cultural legacy.

Antique Bangles: Perfect for individuals who value classic styles, these have a vintage appearance with a combination of gold and diamonds.

2. Modern Styles

Simple yet stylish, these minimalist bracelet designs are ideal for daily wear.

Stackable Bangles: You can add personal touches by layering these together for a stylish tiered look.

3. Personalized Necklaces

Custom Engravings: To give your diamond bracelet a unique touch, a lot of jewellers allow you to engrave names or important dates.

Changeable Stones: Bracelets with interchangeable stones let you wear them with a variety of ensembles.

How to Maintain Your Diamond Bangles

Use these cleaning suggestions to keep your diamond bangles looking their best:

Regular Cleaning: To get rid of oil and grime, clean your bangles with a gentle cloth and a light soap.

Appropriate Storage: To avoid scratches, keep your bangles in a different jewelry box.

Steer Clear of Strong Chemicals: To prevent damage to the metal or stones, keep your diamond bangles away from strong chemicals.

Purchasing Diamond Bangles Online

It's now simpler to buy Indian jewellery online in the USA because of the growth of e-commerce. The following advice can help you purchase diamond bangles online:

Reputable retailers: Select reputable internet retailers that focus on Indian jewelry. Check for ratings and reviews from customers.

Detailed Descriptions: Make sure the product descriptions provide information on the size, type of metal, and quality of the diamond.

Return Policy: If the bangle does not live up to your expectations, make sure you read the return policy.

Secure Payment Options: To safeguard your financial data, choose secure payment options.

Conclusion

A staple of South Indian jewelry are diamond bangles. They are an essential piece of clothing because of their grace, cultural significance, and adaptability. Diamond bangles will add the ideal amount of shine to any outfit, whether you're attending a wedding or festival or just want to dress up your regular outfit.