#i think about him a lot

[trustywukkiii]

did you guys know that I like Laios a lot…

[the-butter-churner]

the other day i was thinking about how the first time i read htn, i was waiting the whole book for a twist about john. specifically, a twist in personality i was waiting for him to 'drop the act', so to speak, and reveal himself as a cruel, intelligent manipulator instead of the most pathetic piece of man i've ever read. but then the twist happened, and it completely blew my mind bc even after the twist, he still is just like that. he exploded the heart of one of the few people who maybe ever really loved him, but he's still just like that. and that hurt even more. the aspects of his nature that briefly endeared me to him suddenly became repulsive and honestly insulting. mercymorn is right, how dare you sit on the couch and discreetly eat peanuts. how dare you tell the child begging you for absolution to get a hobby. he can't even do fascism right. he literally just exists to eat hot chip and lie and that's so INSULTING. it's INSULTING. JOHN GAIUS'S EXISTENCE IS SUCH A SLAP IN THE FACE.

[zanepilled]

[ lyrics: karma - circusp ]

so i think zane should've gotten his lick back

i think after failing to protect the innocent he goes on to develop an extreme sense of vigilante justice to compensate, and sometimes that justice gets ugly

i want to see him annihilate vex lol. partly for what he did to him but most importantly what he did to every innocent villager and formling and creature in the realm. he can't change his past but he will avenge his victims.

[nesperus]

prometheus

[horrorfilmgifs]

tom cruise as lestat de lioncourt

INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994)

[lost-romantique]

Sometimes 'princess' is a grown man who just so happens to kill people.

[saintmichale]

[meowkunas]

Choso isn't very good at receiving or giving affection. That much is obvious when he awkwardly keeps his hands at his side the first time you hug him. He doesn't know where to put his hands or what exactly you're hugging him for. (You were tired and he'd kindly made you a cup of tea).

The second time he's more prepared for it, because you've given him the time to meet you halfway. You stand in front of him with your arms hesitantly outstretched--and he can almost see you remembering the last time you'd hugged him--so he pulls you in.

Perhaps the better phrasing is that he just isn't used to affection at all. But he's a fast learner, quietly watching how you interact with others and mimicking what feels right.

And it becomes easy. You, introducing him to small, everyday affection, and him, wanting to go along with it because he likes seeing you happy.

-

"Are you two dating?" Yuji asks him one day.

"Dating."

"Yeah, you know. Seeing each other romantically. Kissing?" Yuji raises an eyebrow and a cheeky grin crosses his face. "Maybe even--"

"I don't think it's anything like that." Choso says abruptly.

"Oh." Yuji seems to deflate a little. "What's it like then?"

Choso thinks. It's not an easy question; defining the two of you. How does he explain to Yuji that he yearns to see you and yet, it's not like he really knows what he wants to do when he gets to you? He just likes sitting next to you. Being around you. Even in silence. It all seems quite contradictory and illogical.

Choso sighs. "I don't know."

-

It's like this: after long, tiring nights on missions, you'll seek him out and slump onto him--with no remorse for his small noise of protest. You don't fall asleep yet, not fully, but he's warm enough that you ramble, and you keep snuggling closer until you really end up asleep.

He doesn't stay. He doesn't think he's allowed to. There's some sort of unspoken barrier between that action and whatever this currently is. But regardless, you'll wake up to a blanket thrown over you wherever you are, and, very occasionally, a pillow tucked under your head.

And it's also him, showing up at late hours and asking if you want to go for a walk. This is where you find out the most about him: dreams, and what he thinks about everything and anything you've ever wanted to know. He's curious about you too. Perhaps you let your guard down easier at night.

-

"Choso?" You're standing at your door, head tilted at him. You've caught him waiting outside your door with his hand raised and prepared to knock.

He tenses slightly in his shoulders.

Huh. When did you start being able to notice things like that?

He clears his throat. "Did you just come back from a mission?"

You nod, wiping a tired hand over your face. "I just..."

Your words trail off as you see Choso take a step closer, arms outstretched as though he's going to-- Without thinking, you're stepping into it, arms wrapping around his waist as though you've done this a million times.

It's so easy, so right, that Choso lets out a breath he barely even realised he was holding. He adjusts you carefully in his arms, wrapping one arm around your waist and the other round your shoulders. It's comfortable.

'Are you two dating?'

Choso stifles a snort at the thought.

Maybe it's time he did some research into what that really meant.

[delusionalbitchinthehouse]

Do you think Ifrit is incredibly gentle ?

Big hands holding onto smaller ones so delicately, squeezing just enough to be grounding but never too much ?

Sure, he's known for his "crushing" hugs, but really, they only seem that because of the enthusiasm behind them ; in truth Ifrit holds onto people with something close to reverence, and there is devastating tenderness in each of his embraces.

Even when he roughouses with other ghouls, his hand finds its way under a head before it can slam onto the ground, his tail ready to wrap around waists to help whoever's in need to keep their balance, arms slipping so easily around shoulders in a show of protectiveness once things calm down.

Do you think Ifrit is incredibly gentle ? Because I do.

[stationed-radio]

Sip the gossip, drink 'til you choke Sip the gossip, burn down your throat

(Alternate versions under the cut)

[aliciarose-art]

Happy Kurapika Day!

[sunriseabram]

Until Neil, Andrew had never felt unconditional love. He had never been loved or wanted without giving a part of himself away in return. That is what made Neil different and dangerous and a pipe dream.

After all, how can you believe that someone wants you for who you are rather than what you can provide? How can you trust that it is real when no other person has ever seen you as more than your body?

How many parts of yourself can you give away before you have nothing left?

[xenomortix]

leomna

[bratjosh]

josh has always been sober at every party since the loss of his sisters—he wanted to be sure he's in control. he'd be by himself, smoking a whole pack of cigarettes once the alcohol comes out

then chris would plop down beside him with a slurred "heeeeey man" and Josh's flat "yeah" "i get it, man" when he had to listen to Chris's drunken ramblings

if it was sam, he'd immediately stub the cigarette out to the ground. he knew she hated the smell—was against smoking altogether because well, it kills you. and sometimes... sometimes when it was really just the two of them, he'd put it out on his arm, waiting for her to freak. she didn't. but he knew it made her scared for him

also, i can imagine him driving a sick jess to a pharmacy that's an hour away at 2 am because he's the only one capable to drive atm. and everyone thought they "got together" somewhere. they're the two people in the group that flirts like its a sport, so it wasn't that surprising to them

[q-iilin]

corazón. a companion piece to this one.

[sunbabycentral]

Will, who panics at the slightest notion of his siblings in pain. Will, who took on the burden of head healer AND head counselor when all of his siblings died. Will, who has to endure the worst medical emergencies known to camp, and just smile and bear it. Will, who loves so deeply with every inch of himself, but overdoes it and forgets to take care of himself sometimes. Will, who would go to the ends of the earth for the ones he loves. Kind, patient, accepting, loving, Will.

Will who suffers from terrible demigod dreams beyond most due to the trauma of being a healer. Will, who watched all of his siblings die and decided he would never let that happen to Kayla or Austin. Will, whose fatal flaw could be argued is self-sacrifice. Will, willing to do anything to keep his loved ones safe.