#if you're interested in plotting with this sweet (stressed) soul

[yanderes-galore]

Yandere Husk please

The request for a Sinner darling was pretty much the plot I had for his concept... so I hope it's okay I combined the two :(? It would make more sense than me repeating myself.

@okchijt helped me out with this to make sure I got the character right and filled this with good ideas ^^

Yandere! Husker Concept

Pairing: Romantic

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Obsession, Overprotective/Possessive behavior, Stalking, Drinking, Trauma, Emotional Manipulation, Clingy behavior, Murder briefly mentioned, Blood mention, Biting mention but not done, Scenting, Dubious relationship.

For how moody Husk is most of the time, I imagine he'd care for his obsession very much.

It's said he lost the ability to love long ago... which he no doubt believes to be true for a long time.

Even when his obsession begins Husk would still be in denial of the idea.

There's no way he's feeling love towards another sinner here.

Yet here he is, worrying for you more than any other.

His obsession would be the most likely to occur with someone who's in the hotel.

So another sinner employed to help out the hotel or looking for redemption.

For the most part, Husk tends to stay out of the way and observe.

Most of his behavior is obviously cat-like.

Which means he'd keep his distance and watch you... just to see how you behave and what you're planning.

Husk's obsession is slow... gradual.

It's not like other yanderes who feel an immediate spark only for it to grow.

He watches you for a bit... Then slowly talks to you over a drink, then you become close.

His mood can put people off.

He's always drinking, always grumpy, apathetic, and gruff...

Yet he really does like to listen to people and help.

In that case... I can imagine one of your bonding times is opening up over a drink.

Maybe you're anxious about the hotel or some other thing.

The cat's good at listening... soothing your nerves with a drink and advice.

You'd swear he's the hotel's therapist more than the bartender.

However...

A good drink certainly would start a bond between you two.

Observant and empathetic... Husk would care for you once he shows some interest.

It's certainly not romantic immediately to him...

But it is a curiosity.

He's patient with you and often knows if you lie to him.

Which at first is revealed by something innocent... like you trying to hide some problem you have.

Yet that ability can turn sinister later on... like if he feels you're lying to him about something to distance yourself from him.

Husk is said to be sweet and protective of those he likes.

Naturally, as a fellow sinner in the hotel, Husk often keeps track of you.

He looks forward to sharing a drink with you or playing a game of cards.

You don't even have to trauma dump on him, he enjoys your casual conversation in his normally dull day.

He doesn't even realize he enjoys your company so much until someone, maybe Angel, points out he's purring when he sees you.

This would probably occur within a couple months.

You two often chat as you work and get along pretty well.

Better than he thought apparently if he's purring when he sees you.

He can't seem to help it...

You just stir something in him... It's familiar but... it can't be anything serious....

Husk is a subtle yandere for a couple reasons.

One reason is he's in denial of being in love for a long portion of his obsession.

He often tries to rationalize with himself that he just sees you platonically.

That he's just a shoulder to cry on....

Another reason is this... Even after he comes to the conclusion he does love you...

There's Alastor.

Husk's soul is still owned by Alastor, the radio demon is his master.

He can't show his love for you much as he fears Alastor will pick up on it.

The last thing Husk needs is causing you more stress because Alastor needs leverage against him.

Such a thought forces him to keep his obsession over you out of sight.

Both out of shame and fear.

Doesn't stop him from accidentally dropping hints, though.

When you two talk in private, or even in public and he lets his guard down too much, you can hear Husk purring around you.

He denies it the whole time, of course.

When alone, Husk tends to be more affectionate once he accepts he's in love.

However, he excuses it to try not to give himself away.

For example, if you're having a stressful day, he may hug you and start purring.

When you question him, he claims he's just trying to get you comfortable.

After all, did you know a cat's purr supposedly eases the mind?

In reality... He's trying to excuse his urge to touch you... just to keep up his facade.

So you'd just keep venting while he nuzzles into you to "cheer you up".

Apparently....

Husk is limited in his obsession.

Kidnapping and physical isolation would draw too much attention.

Alastor would definitely find out then.

Although... Emotional dependency and social isolation?

He can make that work.

In fact, making his darling dependent on him is core to his yandere tendencies.

It's easy since you already come to him for help anyways.

He wants to be the only one you're vulnerable around.

Husk wants you to seek him out for help, comfort, and company.

Perhaps even love eventually.

Making you dependent on him makes you his... Yet keeps Alastor out of it.

... Hopefully....

Because you vent to him, Husk knows nearly everything about you.

More than you know yourself sometimes.

While such secrets and info would be great blackmail... Husk wouldn't want to ruin your trust.

Instead he uses it to his advantage, a way to gain your favor.

He'd use the info he gained to help you.

He knows what you like, what you hate, what situations make you uncomfortable...

He's always around and ready to tug you out of a situation you hate.

He acts like such a caring friend, he's even protective of you.

Husk may actually leave his post at the bar to follow you and check on you.

He does some stalking but has to make it subtle.

If someone was messing with you or hurting you, Husk is quick to step in.

Considering how he handled those Loan Sharks in the show...

Safe to say you're in mostly good hands.

The only time he'd murder is if your life is in danger.

In that case... Surely you can ignore the blood in his fur?

Not like it's very new to you, though....

Hell's violent... Which is another reason Husk hates you wandering off alone.

While Husk is subtle... I can see him scenting his darling in secret as he nuzzles and purrs.

He may even be into biting you... leaving marks to show you're his...

Yet since he has to be subtle, he reigns in such urges.

Overall, Husk is a subtle protective yet possessive yandere who would make his obsession vulnerable and dependent on him.

This way, you're kept safe and cared for...

All his... even if you don't know it yet.

[eldritch-spouse]

I have no idea how I stumbled upon ur content, but I’m so glad I did! What would it be like being in an arrange marriage with Adrul?

(Also, Adrul and Adelo’s relationship sort of reminds me of Aemond and Aegon from House of the Dragon. And I’m definitely an Aemond/Adrul kinda gal!)

[Hhhh, I'm sorry, I don't watch that show. But hey, glad you're having fun.]

An arranged marriage... Is not that likely to happen. Maybe Belo would advocate for it, as angels trusted their highers to set them up with compatible mates for procreation. Krulu would be too picky to ever settle on someone for his children, but let's say that both him and Belo did find a human that looked adequate enough to perhaps pair with their son, and Admin agreed to start a test.

Adrul is extremely conflicted about all of this. If there's one thing the demigod can't stand, it's not getting warned about things. Adrul doesn't like getting caught off-guard, not having enough time to prepare for anything stresses him out, and he's inwardly screeching when you're offered to him by his parents like some sort of reward. Immediately, he's overthinking it. Did he meet you somewhere? It can't be, his memory wouldn't fail him like that, you're a total stranger to him. Do his parents think he's inadequate at courtship? That he needs help? That he's frustrated? It's so very odd to him, the King of Perdition can't help feeling inadequate. Adrul takes you home because he's frankly too embarrassed to reject the offer... And, well, if his parents put that much thought into it, if they deem you acceptable, then you must be something special, right?;

The first few days are marked by a lot of awkward, overly formal interactions. Adrul isn't sure how to address you, so he focuses on what he thinks is imperative, providing minimally comfortable housing for you in Hell. You have more contact with a myriad of servants than you do with your supposed, would-be betrothed. Sometimes, it feels as if the King is directly avoiding you, like he's afraid of you, which is all too silly, considering it's essentially the same as an elephant running from a mouse. He can't avoid you forever though;

The times you meet the most are during meals. Adrul is perfectly content to stay quiet throughout these events, actually not minding the gentle company of another soul. He's not a talkative monster, and he doesn't trust himself to not say something that completely kills the mood, so he opts to stay quiet and mull on his tasks for the rest of the day. He asks for your favorite types of dishes, and settles for that. You might have to be the one to break the suffocating silence, which is a scary thing to do, admittedly. The King almost sighs in relief when you do, having at least some form of a lifeline tossed out to him. Although he's cultured, Adrul would prefer to hear about yourself and your opinions on a wide variety of topics before he chimes in, so it'll be even more relieving if you're naturally the talkative type. It's through these oftentimes curt but still enjoyable conversations that Adrul starts taking a real liking to you, how different you are, how sweet, how pleasing your voice is... He really was starting to get lonely;

Eventually, after a lot of plotting various possibilities, and bracing himself for rejection, he'll get the nerve to personally escort you out of your room and bring you out for strolls, perhaps take you to the more interesting parts of Perdition, tell you about its peculiarities. You'll start getting your first gifts then, dainty but decidedly elegant jewelry, books about whatever topics the two of you talked about prior, flowers even. Frail things not many here care for. Although Adrul would like to hold you, feel the warmth of your skin, kiss you even- He struggles with displaying affection through words and touch, so he hopes that you can catch on from his actions. There's a level of desperate vulnerability in his four eyes when he gifts you a massive garden. I love you, it screams, I love you so much;

By that time, he's already declared to his parents that he accepts you as a mate. If you were to reject Adrul now, the ruler of Hell might just do something rash. After all, who are you to crush his heart the one time he's foolish enough to open up?

[darby-draws]

@marscats37 But also I’m curious to know more about dominos grandma 👀

Wahoo!!! Yeah I like her a lot (really should design her). Here's a stream of consciousness on her! Hope you enjoy!

She's a pretty powerful witch and has been studying for decades. Her specialty is summoning minor demons as familiars, she literally has several running around her property like if pets were a little more helpful around the house. Mostly has some outside patrolling for anything weird or dangerous on her property, as guard dogs and a warning system. If you saw them, they'd appear shadowy, you'd probably squint and say, must be a stray cat, or a raccoon. Scampered off too fast to be sure... She had a son, but they became estranged when he started getting into darker magic and becoming violent and angry all the time. She knows he joined a cult of similar magic users, and last she heard they were trying to bind demons to children. (Taboo!! BAD! Demon binding is supposed to be about trust between the two parties, you can't force a kid into that! Augh!) But the group is hard to find, there's not much she can do to stop them all by herself, and she lost contact with her son for years.

She does eventually hear that her son has succeeded putting a demon in a child, his very own son, Dominique. (You can read up on that here!) Surprise, you're a grandmother now, and I'm so so sorry about what your son has done to get to this point. Unfortunately he's already been doing this for years, and she only gets to Domino after her son is dead. But boy, Domino really needed saving from that place and she's so glad to have found and rescued him from the situation! Her grandson is a bit shy and jumpy at the start, but immediately attaches to her as she treats him with love and kindness. (cries!)

She speaks mostly in French to Dominique, and is quite skilled at baking pastries and sweets to satisfy his sweet-tooth. :3 Absolutely ready to spoil him to the core, and hopefully can get his bound demon to trust her soon enough! They love watching movies together, and Grandma reveals she used to ride around the countryside on a little Vespa. This gets Domino interested in bikes and things, they soon go shopping for a bike of his very own and he picks out a cool helmet! :)

Unfortunately as they settle into their little neighborhood, its obvious that Dominique doesn't cope very well and doesn't fit in with other kids, either. He just wants to be a normal kid okay? *sad wet pathetic eyes* Grandma puts the demon to sleep with a powerful spell and represses memories of it. They even considered removing it completely, but that would be very complicated, as Dom and his demon are very intertwined in the soul. It's best to wait to see if that's a feasible option when Doms older. Once the demon is settled, they move once again, this time to a big, more private plot of land. ((this is where he meets Leigh and tries to be a Normal Teen Guy, with a friend! he's decently successful at this..! he has his quirks though, wearing his bike helmet often even when hes not riding, he's shy, don't look at him.. and maybe being a bit of a crybaby.))

Repressing the demon does give side effects, Domino often gets headaches or feels ill especially when going through stress or big emotional states.

The demon sleep spell isn't permanent, but can be redone or reinforced to keep it going strong and lessening the symptoms temporarily. When they do this, Grandma simply tells Domino that she's giving him herbal medicine and spells to make him feel better from the frequent headaches, not specifically telling him what she's doing so she doesn't trigger memories related to the demon.

Of course, the demon can also potentially break the spell and awaken before you're ready, so it may be best to avoid triggering it with big emotionally charged situations.

Luckily, Domino does fine keeping the demon at bay for several years. He moves away as an adult and is out living his life for a while. Yippee!

But that doesn't last forever...! Grandma knows his demon awoke one night when Dom calls home, very distraught. He killed a man but won't go into details further than that. But for some reason, he seems more comforted with his demon around him now, it will protect him, so maybe he'll try out having it with him all the time. No need to sleep-spell it again, and especially don't want to risk removing it completely!

After being repressed for so long, the demon wants Dominique all to himself and is fueled by jealousy. It hates having people look at His Dominique, and has somehow cursed it's host and makes anyone who looks at him for too long nauseous and dizzy and generally feeling bad. Well, whatever curse the demon is throwing out there, is the new reason Domino is always wearing his biker helmet as an adult. Grandma is immune to this curse though. She's built different! Demons have a good rapport with her, and she's just so used to their shenanigans! Also, I mean, she loves her little Dominique so so sooooo much! A curse only a Grandma could love! 🥰

She has photos of Domino all over her house, some of which are without his helmet!! (Literally anyone who comes to visit who sees the photos gets ill effects. dizzy, blurry vision, maybe even nosebleeds.)

Grandma met Parker and Quinn when she was trying to get an ancient tome of summoning demons delivered to her house. (she couldn't trust fedex for such a powerful book! she found these Genuine Qualified Discreet Package Deliverers.) She can ... definitely sense that they used the book, something is up with Quinn for sure.

She invites them in to her home, has a demon familiar boil up some water for tea, and chats with them! Parker wanders the halls a bit and looks at some photos... Grandma: "That's my grandson isn't he so handsome! 😊" Parker, migraine quickly growing: "huh what yeagh, sure." Grandma: 🥰🥰🥰

Anyway, Grandma didn't fully get the chance to figure out what was happening to Quinn, so once those two leave, she calls Domino and asks him to follow them. Just a little quest to check up on them, maybe make some friends! Thanks Grandma!

[vrankup]

what is add scheduling? |vrankup|

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Now, imagine this, you're the captain of your own ship, sailing through the stormy sea of life. That ship? It's your schedule, my friend! ADHD scheduling is like charting a course for that ship, helping you steer through the choppy waters of your day with finesse. It's all about figuring out how your unique ADHD brain works and crafting a plan that works with it, not against it.

So, how do we go about this ADHD scheduling business? Well, grab your compass, 'cause we're about to explore the key elements that make this scheduling strategy a game-changer:

The Visual Vibe: Think about it – we ADHD champs are visual creatures. We thrive on colors, patterns, and things that catch our eye. So, start by jazzing up your schedule with some visual flair. Grab those neon sticky notes or fire up that color-coded calendar app. When your schedule looks like a party, you'll be more inclined to join in!

Chunking and Blocking: Imagine you've got a pizza, and you're slicing it into manageable slices. That's what chunking is all about – breaking your day into bite-sized chunks. Then, imagine each chunk is a time block. You set a timer, hustle hard on a task, and then, bam, break time! This method keeps your ADHD brain engaged and ready to conquer the next task like a champ.

Mission Prioritization: Let's face it, not all tasks are created equal. Some are the rockstars of your to-do list, while others are just backup dancers. ADHD scheduling helps you spot those rockstars and give them the spotlight they deserve. You allocate specific time slots for these important tasks, making sure they shine.

Flex It Out: We're not robots, and life loves throwing curveballs. That's why flexibility is your secret weapon. Your ADHD schedule should have a side dish of flexibility, so you're ready to tackle unexpected plot twists without breaking a sweat.

Routine Fuel: Consistency is your best friend. Regularly check in on your schedule, tweak it, and make it work for you. A well-oiled ADHD schedule machine keeps things rolling smoothly, so you're not left juggling tasks like a circus performer.

Passion Power: You know that thing you absolutely love doing? Yeah, I'm talking about your hobbies, interests, and passions. Your ADHD schedule isn't just about work – it's about making time for the stuff that sets your soul on fire. So, go ahead, sprinkle in some passion projects and watch your motivation skyrocket!

Baby Steps to Victory: Big tasks can be like those giant sandwiches you can't fit in your mouth. It's just too much! That's where task breakdown comes in. Slice those mammoth tasks into bite-sized pieces, and suddenly, they're way more manageable. It's like conquering a sandwich one bite at a time.

Now, let's talk about the sweet rewards of mastering ADHD scheduling:

Laser Focus: Say goodbye to distractions! ADHD scheduling is your trusty shield against those sneaky attention-stealers. When you've got a schedule to guide you, staying on track becomes a piece of cake.

Chill Vibes: We've all been there – racing against the clock, heart racing, stress levels through the roof. Well, guess what? ADHD scheduling helps you keep calm and carry on. That sense of order and predictability? It's a stress-busting superhero.

Time Whisperer: Taming the time monster is no easy feat, but with ADHD scheduling, you're the boss. Those time blocks and timers? They're like your magical time-traveling tools, helping you master the art of estimating how long tasks take.

Organization Ninja: Remembering stuff? Staying organized? It's all part of the ADHD scheduling package deal. You'll be acing deadlines, remembering appointments, and keeping track of all the moving parts in your life.

Confidence Boost: Knocking out tasks like a superhero sidekick brings a serious confidence boost. Every checkmark on your schedule is a reminder that you've got this, ADHD and all.

But hey, let's keep it real. ADHD scheduling isn't always a walk in the park. Procrastination might still sneak up on you, routines might sometimes feel like a straightjacket, and you might accidentally overstuff your schedule like a Thanksgiving turkey. But fear not! You've got a toolkit of strategies to tackle these challenges head-on:

Zen Vibes: Take a breather and reflect on how your ADHD schedule is treating you. Regular check-ins help you fine-tune your approach and keep things fresh.

Mindfulness Magic: Ever tried mindfulness and meditation? They're like the Jedi mind tricks of the ADHD world. They can help you rein in impulses, stay present, and ride out the stormy seas of distraction.

Buddy System: Don't be shy to rope in a buddy, a family member, or even an ADHD coach. Having someone in your corner can keep you accountable and cheering you on.

Pro Help: When the going gets tough, don't hesitate to call in the pros. A mental health professional or an ADHD coach can whip up personalized strategies that work like a charm.

So, there you have it – a whirlwind tour of the dazzling world of ADHD scheduling. It's all about embracing your ADHD quirks, crafting a schedule that vibes with your brain, and conquering your days like the superstar you are. Remember, it's not about perfection – it's about progress, one colorful time block at a time. So, gear up, fellow ADHD warriors, and let the scheduling adventure begin!

[ambrxsian]

✧·ﾟ(  hebe + inbar lavi + cis female   ) 𝒎𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒂 𝒎𝒊𝒂 !!  have you seen (   lorelei naji  ) around ? (  she  )  has been in kaos for (   twenty years   ). the (  twenty-eight  ) is a (  cafe owner   ) from (  marbella, spain  ). people say they can be (  envious   ) but maybe that’s not too bad ‘cause they can also be (  vivacious  ). whenever i think of them, i can’t help but think of ( the first golden light of dawn shining over the horizon, the child-like wonder of wishing of a shooting star, the smell of coffee first thing in the morning  ).  ·ﾟ✧

what’s up i’m steph, i’ve got my hat on backwards and it’s time to f*ckin party. and here we have lorelei, the local sweet, resilient, too passive and self-sacrificing café owner. she serves up the modern nectar of the gods: coffee. (luke danes who?) anyways hmu if you wanna plot or are interested in any of the connection ideas below!!

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TLDR; BIO — (tw: mentions of death)

born as the result of a whirlwind romance turned long-term relationship, lorelei’s and her siblings’ lives were turned upside down when their dad suddenly left after 8 years. packing up her children and her life, lorelei’s mother layla naji moved from marbella, spain to kaos, greece into the home of her older brother rahim and got a job as a curator at the local museum. meanwhile, uncle rahim took care of the kids. his carefree, child-like demeanor made every day fun. lorelei came to idolize him, and hung onto his every word (especially those in the stories of the gods and goddesses he’d tell.) 

he fell ill and passed away when lorelei was a teenager, and as the eldest she took up the role of “caretaker” for the family. placing school second on her priority list, lorelei worked two part-time jobs and deposited her paychecks into the family bank account or used them to buy groceries. her grades slipped, and the deadline to apply for colleges for the fall semester slipped by. 

lorelei never attended college, choosing instead to focus on her siblings success. she did begin taking online business classes, and through years of diligent, hard work opened up her own café called ambrosia & nectar cafe (inspired by the stories her dear uncle used to tell.)

HEADCANONS —

her favorite colors are hunter green and peachy pink

she often has her hair tied back for work, usually with colorful, patterned scarves and bandanas

she barely remembers her father

sometimes she feels she should miss him, but the only father-figure she misses is her uncle

he’s still her favorite person, and she thinks of him often

lorelei often visits her mother at the museum

she loves the stories of mythology and has fond memories of hearing them as a child

lorelei’s mother is from morocco, and has another younger brother who still lives there

lorelei’s younger brother is three years younger than her

her sisters are four years and six years younger, respectively

lorelei adopted her vivacious, youthful personality to fill the void her uncle left

when relaxed she’s peaceful, responsible, amiable, perfectionistic, and often stressed

the woman barely sleeps and thrives off of coffee someone make her take a nap

she rarely takes a moment for herself to rest, and could sincerely use someone with whom she feels safe enough to just relax

she’s an early riser (after so many years, it became a habit) and is often up and moving at 4am

her cafe closes at 3pm and only serves coffee drinks, smoothies, tea drinks, breakfast & brunch, lunch and snacks

she sometimes resents her family for the work she had to do for them, but at the same time focusing on them helped her grieve the loss of her uncle

she has tried to be one of those people who goes for a run, and decidedly is not

at most she’ll ride her bike

she can drive, but doesn’t have a car. she bikes or walks (mostly bikes)

she’s never travelled, but always wanted to

she used to think that she’d go to college somewhere brand new, maybe study abroad for a semester and see more of the world

unfortunately, that didn’t end up happening. she’s only ever been to marbella, kaos, and morocco for her grandmother’s funeral when she was a younger teen

she has moments of envy towards her siblings

she wants to be a plant person, but she can’t keep any plant alive. (she tends to over water them)

but she’s determined to fill her apartment with greenery anyway — but they’re all fake 

WANTED CONNECTIONS —

FAMILY FRIENDS: the naji family has lived on the island for the last 20 years, making them something of a staple in the community. perhaps your muse knew her uncle from elementary school, her mother from the museum, lorelei and her siblings from school, or maybe lorelei babysat for your muse’s family. wherever the relation began, the naji residence is like a second home for your muse. 

BEST FRIEND: lorelei takes on more than any one person should, and almost never lets down and relaxes. your muse would be somewhere she feels at peace, somewhere she can forget about her responsibilities for a moment and simply be herself. lorelei tends to let her friendships and relationships slip in the wake of her responsibilities, whoever this person is would have to be persistent and patient with her. 

DATE GONE WRONG: maybe lorelei was late because she worked too late, or they just didn’t hit it off, maybe it went well but lorelei never texted back. whatever the reason, things are somewhat awkward now (whether it be a mutual awkwardness, or one-sided.) all genders welcome! 

SUMMER ROMANCE: a past fling — it worked because it was never meant to last. they owed each other nothing, but acted as a welcome distraction for both parties. and when they both said their goodbyes after your muse went back to their life (wherever or whatever it may be), they never expected to meet again. ...and yet.

CAFÉ PATRONS: whether they’ve been drinking lorelei’s coffee since all she had was a street cart, or they’re new to the café itself, she values every customer (especially her regulars.) she’d work to remember their names, their orders, and any other tidbits of information they choose to share. 

[taintedsoul-if]

Hello, I really liked the demo! The plot is interesting, I will wait for the next update ⊂⁠(⁠(⁠・⁠▽⁠・⁠)⁠)⁠⊃

May I know a few facts about RO?

Awww anon you're so sweet! ☺

Let us jump right into this one .......

Cadmus

Any and all food is poisonous to him but if the MC offers him a plate of food he'll not refuse.

Likes furry/fluffy things.

Cadmus has a strong dislike for crowds. He doesn't like it when strangers invade his personal space.

Feared by almost all carnivorous creatures.

Cadmus doesn't have a heartbeat. (I cannot stress this enough)

Two thousand years ago when the MC died Cadmus tried to destroy his own soul which created a riff in time.

Cadmus has a beautiful singing voice. When he first met the MC, due to the fact that the MC continuously had nightmare Cadmus would sing to them every night to soothe them.

Lover of aged wine.

Atticus

Food lover

Atticus has only been with one person in his life

He finds solace in his books.

Atticus hasn't slept in over two millennia because of his conscience/guilt that is weighing him down

Has a life-long "hatred" with Cadmus because of ---------- that took place two thousand years ago.

Also a lover of furry/fluffy animals and aged wine.

Has a deep-seated trauma to the words "I love you".

Trysten/Trista

They feel pressured by everyone's expectation of them. So they release their pent up anger and stress through sex.

They wish their partner would take the rein in both relationship and sex sometimes.

When they took the life of their benefactor years ago, their benefactor cursed them for all eternity

Their life-long dream was to open a art studio.

Nyssa/Nyala

Has a sweet tooth. They walk around with a jar of sweets every day.

Hopes to have a big family one day.

Yearns for a place to call home/a sense of belonging.

Haunted by memories of the past.

Avid lover of chick flicks/romance movies.

Used half of their wealth that was left behind by their parents to build a dark army. (Rebels!)

Lady Anaya was the one who snuck Nyssa/Nyala and their only surviving guard out of Nasmar. Shortly after reaching the border of Glaulund, the guard succumb to his injuries. This was the last straw which brought our cinnamon roll on a road/path of no return! (leaving behind the poor helpless bun 😖)

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Alright thank you so much for the ask. I've written the answer for this ask a long time ago but I never remembered it until I was at work this morning and I opened my notebook. Anyways I am exhausted I just got off a ten hour shift now I am going to sleep, get up and do the same shit all over again. 😂🤣 my life is like a scratched disk..... it's mundane as hell. Have a blessed new week and stay safe.

[licuadora-nasir]

My thoughts on Eldarya episode 9.

Weeeell. This episode was... Uhm. It happens many things and we learn a lot of new information.

I think the beginning is one of my favourite moments. I loved when Erika tried to get up from the bed, it was a stupid move but it was also funny and realistic. I mean, she's always been a bundle of nerves, and I love the drama of having everyone rushing to the infirmary and Erika screaming in pain on the floor. But who am I kidding, I love the drama in general.

The scene when she bursts into tears as she was laughing was painfully beautiful. The stress, the fear, the ridiculous situation she's in, the close-to-death experience (and to think this time it was because of someone else), and all the pressure that's on her shoulders are very well reflected on that scene. I felt the frustration and the despair of someone who tries too hard, but it never seems to be enough.

The rest of this episode's plot was good and meh. I say good because these kinds of episodes are necessary. In order to have logical character growth, the protagonist must be seen doing stuff, learning useful knowledge. You cannot expect a character doing incredibly amazing out of nothing (and yes, a few days shouldn't be enough either, but for the sake of the plot we're not going to spend all the episodes training lmao.) without a bit of training.

Karuto is the best character ever. He's the paternal figure Erika needs and has been incredibly sweet during the whole episode. He's delivered every meal to her and made conversation with her to check out how she was doing. In TO he won my heart when he approached the topic of s*xual harassment with Erika, and now he did again comforting her.

Huang Hua and Huang Chu are getting on my nerves with all that "hush-hush" and "hiding secrets game". For once I agree with Koori, I would definitely spy on them. We could spy all the time on everyone during origins, WHY CAN'T WE DO IT NOW?!?

Either way, the situation is worsening and we can see something that I looove so much and it was very common in origins: the tension.

The Origins was crisis after crisis, and that tension is growing. Everyone is stressed. Dear old guard can't keep the calm that has reigned all these years and wise, knows-best Huang Hua is in deep water and it shows. It's a matter of time that she makes a mistake and we see that she's not as perfect as she seems. Miiko left the guard for something, dear.

Mathieu. He's been getting on my nerves throughout all the episode. He cannot even be a good sus lmao. Boy, I've known since episode 4 that you were a sus, stop being so evident, I'm surprised you're not being already thrown in the dungeons. I hope you're churning in guilt after getting your crush shot lol.

I loooved when Leiftan got jealous and awoke his daemon energy, that was so hot omg. Beemoov, can you stop trying to take away from him the main thing that makes him hot pretty please??? He has a mean and evil side and we love and accept him. STOP trying to change Leiftan and to make him an altruistic, gentle soul because he's not. He can be difficult, petty, jealous and selfish, but I love him the way he is and I don't want that changing.

Nevra. Oh, Nevra. The origins reference WAS GREAT. I'm happy the writers remember that a first season happened and Nevra and Erika used to be close enough to let him bite her. The talk about the vampire situation was very interesting, and players deserve to know more about Nevra's lore. Also, fuck you Nevra and fuck you Guard of Eel. I'm not forgiving you for your passiveness regarding human slavery.

I'm delighted humans have the upper hand for the moment. Fuck all the vampires who treated them like blood bags. Suck.it.up. Human nature is cruel and ruthless because, in a world like eldarya, humans are weak. As Ezarel said, "Humans don't last long in Eldarya", so they have to be selfish and individualistic with everyone else in order to survive in this tough world. I love it when fantasy series shows how wicked and cruel humans are. We are the worst razes, and it's GREAT they're not pretending otherwise. "Humans are a breed apart, trampling each other like insects. Coward and perverse, petty and small and nasty, we're more demonic than demons are." -Ciel Phantomhive.

The kiss scene with Lance doesn't make any sense if you didn't have the lov'meter high with him in origins. (Please check out what my dear @slowiedrakie posted here because I agree with everything she's said). It's like: they stare at each other and then Erika kiss him? Where's my flirting? Where's my bold Lance? There was more sexual tension in 26x01 in the cliff than in these 9 episodes.

BUT hey, I have hope. I really do, because Lance is being gentle. He's being so gentle and cautious because he's scared of hurting Erika or making her run away. But the thing is... Erika IS NOT afraid of him. Yes, in battle she's been afraid of him because shit, I would be afraid too if a dragon were spitting fire at me, but the protagonist has never been afraid (depending on your choices) of him as a person cause she has always stood up to him.

But he doesn't know that cause he's lost in his guilt and fear and they need to talk this out.

[petiteyoon]

bunny ears — yoonkook | 10

⚠️ ATTENTION : This chapter contains described smut ! If you're a minor or uncomfortable with this, please read until the cut. The story won't be compromised.

A/N: it's a little short without the smut part, I'm sorry :cc I hope you like it. It's been a while since I've really wrote something, sooo constructive criticism is well accepted!💜

10: 100% brat tamer

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SUMMARY

-> fic type: social media au

-> pairing: rapper!yoongi x camboy!jungkook

-> genre: crack, smut, maybe angst

-> warnings: swearing

-> plot: Yoongi uses masturbation as stress relief and he has a favorite camboy: bunnybun. Everything's fine until Hoseok mistakenly exposes him for this.

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09 <- masterlist -> 11

Warnings : smut, male masturbation, non-con voyeurism? (idk,, jungkook jerks off while watching yoongi on screen), it gets pretty intense towards the end, lil angst because poor koo regrets what he has done </3

Word count : 1k more or less

Two hours earlier

“Actually… I'm going to start in a few minutes” Jungkook muttered while setting up his computer, his phone squished between his right ear and shoulder. “What? No! -he furrowed his eyebrows and scrunched up his nose- I don't want you to watch, Taehyung” he rolled his eyes.

Taehyung kept bugging him about watching his camshow; a thing he never did and a thing that Jungkook, of course, won't ever allow. It would be awkward!

While he sat on the couch he turned on the TV and kept changing channels, while Taehyung, on the other hand, kept talking and talking. There was nothing interesting today. He huffed, until he came across a programme with some boys dressed rather weirdly.

He squinted his eyes, as if he wasn't able to see at that distance, and he immediately recognized the guy in the front row. Yoongi? What was he doing there?

With a quick movement, Jungkook grabbed his phone properly and stopped Taehyung from talking “Whatever Tae… maybe next time. I have to go now, see ya” he pressed the hang up button and threw the phone on the other side of the couch. He stood there, with his mouth slightly open, trying to process what he was seeing. Glancing at the clock, he shook his head and focused on his computer, trying not to get distracted by those boys. He muted the TV and started his live. He angled the webcam so his viewers couldn't see his face, as usual.

Jungkook never showed his face anywhere, because he knew that it could compromise his working life. And because he was too fucking shy for that.

However, this timid behavior captured the viewers' attention, so he became more brave and tried to change from the normal shows he did, to please his audience. His live streams were mainly about him jerking off, but sometimes he liked to push his limits a bit further… and Jimin even helped him with that a few times, but only after a hard process of convincing the bunny boy in question. At this point he tried many things such as toys, vibrators, buttplugs, ropes and handcuffs, and pathetic costumes that made the viewers go crazy.

He waited for a few minutes, watching how the comments flew in the right part of the screen. He pinched his bottom lip with his thumb and index finger, deep in thought. Was he going to let the program play in the background while he entertained his fans? With Yoongi there dressed so nicely?

Yeah the jackets and pants were fucking ridiculous in his opinion, but Yoongi made every piece of clothing fashionable if he was the one wearing it. He tried to focus on his audience, eager to see him in his most vulnerable (and hot) state. He stretched his arms, flexing his muscles and reading all the comments, “I see y'all missed me that much huh…” he grinned, licking his lips.

A lot of comments were rushing past the screen and in that moment Jungkook decided it was time to start.

He slipped his left hand under his black shirt, stroking his chest until it felt too hot to keep that on. He quickly stripped himself, throwing away his shirt and unbuckling his belt, showing his thick thighs. His dick rested heavy against his boxers, waiting to be released.

“Even if I've been absent for some time I'm afraid I can't stay long with you tonight…” Jungkook murmured as he absent-mindedly stroked his clothed member, “I hope you didn't get too much fun without me” he pouted as he gripped his tip, a hiss came out of his mouth right away.

“Where's the maid dress you ask? I forgot to put it on” he chuckled and slowly slipped a hand under his boxers “I will use it next time, I promise…” his tone became more sultry as he started to pleasure himself.

Small waves of pleasure circulated from his head to his toes, focusing around his crotch area, causing his eyes to shut and his head to roll back. He hastily removed the last annoying piece of clothing, finally showing to his audience what they were craving for.

Comments rushed even more quickly, whining and pleading for him to keep going. Jungkook knew how to keep them glued to their screen with his power bottom energy. One thing everyone was crazy about was the fact that he seemed so tough and dominant, but after some dirty words or touches? His fake persona would vanish, only to reveal a sweet boy with a really sensitive dick. And, boy, did he like when someone played along with him.

However, this wasn't the case since he didn't have much time at the moment, and since Jimin wasn't there to help him like the other times, so he had to settle just with his virtual company.

Or maybe it was his television being so distracting that threatened to make him crumble? He tried so hard to focus on the lovely words of his viewers but everytime, with the corner of his eye, he saw it. He watched him.

His quick breathing was the only thing audible in the living room, as well as the slightly wet sound of his hand gripping his lubricated shaft. His left hand reached his chest as he started to play with one of his nipples, a quiet moan slipping out of his lips. He slowed down and started to focus on his red tip, dripping with precum, and suddenly a buzz of pleasure made him twitch. As his thumb kept circling the area to keep up with that blissful feeling, he finally gave in.

His eyes shot open and moved towards the tv. Even if he couldn't hear anything, his eyes were more than enough. Those feline, cold eyes that seemed to pierce through his soul. The way his mouth would twitch in a small smile, only for his lips to be licked soon after by his tongue. And how badly he wanted to have that wet and velvety feeling all over his body.

The thing that made Jungkook almost laugh was that he didn't even know him that much. Heck, he even was Jimin's ex! And maybe he won't even hear from him anymore after what he discovered but, God, was he so attractive. He would give him his whole body, his weak self would let Yoongi do everything to him.

At this point Jungkook was jerking off at a rapid pace, without bothering about the comments or the show anymore. His eyes were solely focused on the brown-haired man in front of him. He felt so dirty about his actions… Yoongi was so perfectly unaware of what he was doing to him, of the raw feelings he was making him feel, of how quickly Jungkook would submit to him.

Jungkook already felt near the edge as he was desperately chasing his orgasm, releasing all kinds of moans from his lips; he was so fucking shameless as he pleaded Yoongi to take him as if he was there. He was completely in his own little world. He swears he maybe even called his name while he was so lost in his pleasure. Doing this while he was just observing his beautiful face felt really intense, he never did this kind of thing; it almost seemed sinful.

The last straw was when Yoongi locked his eyes with the camera for a moment; as his pupils slowly shifted, Jungkook felt like the boy was really watching him. He suddenly felt vulnerable and hopeless. What would Yoongi think if he saw him like this?

A sudden heat exploded on his cheeks and his ears were on fire. His eyes were wide open, taken off guard. It felt like there was a connection between them and it was all it took to bring Jungkook over the edge. As a blinding pleasure pulsated from the base of his cock, his thighs clenched and his hips thrusted upwards, hot strings of white cum painted his honey glowing skin as he rapidly stroked his strained member. He tried his best not to shout that name, even if he wanted to do that so badly, covering it with loud moans. As he came down his high, for a moment he found himself staring at the ceiling, his chest moving up and down as he felt completely weared out.

With heavy breathing he read a few comments and decided to call it a day. He kindly said goodbye to his viewers and ended the livestream.

He brought one of his fingers up to his lips, sucking the digits clean, tasting himself. He glanced at the TV again and turned the volume up, a whimper escaped from his lips the moment he heard Yoongi talking.

What he did was really wrong. He felt like he wasn't capable of looking at Yoongi in the same way as before and he felt so guilty. How could he masturbate while watching a person? A person that he kinda knew?

He wasn't a thirsty fan that jerked off with the photos of his favorite singers, goddammit. He wasn't a teenager in the middle of his puberty. And most importantly, he shouldn't be aroused by his best friend's ex, who didn't even want to deal with him! And who was an Asshole, with a capital A.

He reached for some tissues to wipe the dried cum from his chest and tossed it away with a heavy sigh.

He sat there, still with his crotch exposed as he started at the black screen of his computer, shame slowly consuming him, the faint sound of the TV still going on in the room.

How was he supposed to look at Jimin now? Should he tell him? He really messed up this time.

[sendnotes]

books i read in april.

this is going to be my thing from now on. i'll compile a list of all the books i read in a month and share my thoughts on each one every end of the month.

just so you know, i'm a little forgetful, and i have a tendency to forget names, plots, and other details. i'm hoping that writing these will aid my memory in recalling how i felt about each novel.

you can also find me on goodreads

so, let’s begin, shall we?

101 essays that will change the way you think (wiest, brianna)

self-help book

this book got off to a good start! some of the essays written (or should i say a collection of articles originally published on the thoughtcatalog website) made me think and consider my outlook on life, love, and so on.

the title overstates the case though. when i think of an essay, i picture something more argumentative and philosophical. not to mention that the majority of the ideas in this book are redundant. it made it difficult to get through. nonetheless, i was able to get past it because there were so many fantastic concepts and topics discussed.

overall, it's an interesting & worthwhile read for those who enjoy thinking outside the box.i lost count of how many times this book gave me aha moments. i swear, most of the entries soothed my mind and provided a great pick-me-up when life seemed to be frustrating.

the midnight library (haig, matt)

science fiction, fantasy fiction, psychological fiction

regrets, self-remorse, what ifs, family approval, drugs, dreams, love, passion, hatred, death, afterlife, multiverses, quantum physics, and a plethora of possibilities packed into a 304-page book.

i'll be honest: this book is already on my list of favorites. i'm simply blown away by how well-crafted and diverse the entire story unfolded.

a sci-fi novel with a dash of fantasy and a smidgeon of philosophy. if that's your thing, you should give this book a shot.

the first few pages of the book gave me an impression and led me to surmise it was going to be a cheesy ass chick lit novel that i'd only read and find enjoyable in high school. i was completely off base. it proved to be very mature, full of lessons, but delivered in a fun and entertaining manner— exactly my cup of tea.

it reminded me of a disney pixar film called soul, in which the afterlife is depicted in vivid detail. they differ on so many levels, but they both imagine life after death for people who are unsure of their path, purpose, and passion.

every chapter served a significant concept, so this book is well-deserved of a 5-star rating!

norwegian wood (murakami, haruki)

fiction, romance novel, bildungsroman

as i read the book and neared the end, all i could think about was how this book became one of murakami's most popular and influential works.

murakami offers a sprawling glimpse into the lives of a group of severely damaged youths grappling with the realities of what emptiness entails. take what you will from it.

i know a lot of people like it, which is fine. but please keep in mind that this book hit me square in the gut. it alternated between making me angry, sad, annoyed, and disgusted almost constantly. there isn't much else.

this book should come with a warning: "this is not a good place to start if you're new to murakami's works. this is not a representative of murakami's brilliance."

fist and foremost, the characters in this book are all repulsive.

toru watanabe was a fuckboy and a softboy rolled into one. what could possibly be worse than that? he'd have as many casual sexual partners as he could while also buttering a girl up by appealing to her emotions and displaying a "sensitive" and "vulnerable" side.

this book was made even more depressing by the fact that each female character was needy, weak, dysfunctional, and dependent. since they're all the same, i'm not going to go over each of these female characters one by one. you already get the idea.

reiko ishida, imo, was one of the best rendered sections of the novel. most likely because she had a better grasp on her emotions and goals than the still seeking youths... until, *spoiler alert* she wanted to do it with toru as well. a big disappointment.

to summarize, this book is primarily concerned with two topics: sex and death.

hidden meanings are everywhere, but when you get to the core, that's all that remains.

the four agreements: a practical guide to personal freedom (ruiz, miguel)

self-help book

first agreement ⏤ be impeccable with your word

this essentially means that you should not spew gossip or use words to harm others. because words have tremendous power and can cause significant harm. you are not only negatively affecting others with your hateful and thoughtless words, but you are also hurting yourself. this is something with which i generally agree. how i see it, when people are unhappy with themselves, they turn to others to make themselves feel better. as a result, they gossip about others in order to divert attention away from themselves.

second agreement ⏤don't take anything personally

alright. sure. don't let what others say about you bother you. it has everything to do with them and nothing to do with you. well, i don't entirely agree, but i think it's a fantastic idea in general. however, achieving this goal will be extremely difficult. i believe it would take a lot of practice to reach this level of zen. plus, i honestly believe that other people's opinions still matter because they keep you in check. the best advice is to not be swayed by these opinions, but to consider why they were expressed in the first place. see what you can do to improve yourself from there. sure, it can be difficult to deal with; after all, no one likes being told they're wrong or whatnot. but it's not all bad news because you can sometimes use criticism and judgment to give you a competitive edge. i mean- don't you think hearing someone else's point of view is also an opportunity to learn and progress? ruiz should have stressed that it's not just about "not taking it personally because you know you're not that person," but also about not retaliating with an extreme knee-jerk reaction even if you believe you're being unfairly criticized.

third agreement ⏤ don't make assumptions

this is a real eye-opener for me. i've noticed that whenever i become enraged by someone's words, it's usually due to my tendency to assume. personally, i can't help but make assumptions. i don't know what other people's motivations are, and i can't help but draw conclusions based on the information i have. even if the other person had no intention of causing me harm, it's too late. the thought has become ingrained in my mind, and i never ask for clarification out of pride or fear of appearing overly sensitive.

fourth agreement ⏤ always do your best

this section did not seem particularly useful to me. i mean, aren't we all reminded of this all the time? this section is filled with sloppy writing, in my opinion. as if he badly wanted to finish the book and impulsively thought: "okay, fourth agreement: always do your best. that should suffice. lmao"

overall opinion: the third agreement was my favorite, but the rest were a no-go. don't get me wrong, i appreciated his ideas, but i've heard them all a hundred times before. basically, the book's sole takeaway is that we are all suffering in some way in our daily lives, and we are all dealing with different issues. regardless, we all need to be kinder and gentler to ourselves and others.

the song of achilles (miller, madeline)

romance novel, historical Fiction, war story

i'll keep it short and sweet:

i really wouldn't have had this book any other way. miller's writing is breathtaking, so rich and full of lovely detail. it's incredibly a unique concept to me that authors are rewriting such ancient history and stories to make them lgbt+!

some suggest it's tedious, but i disagree. it isn't slow; rather, it is just right.

'cause at the end of the day, it's not about war, tragedy, or heroes - it's a slow-burning, organic love tale between two young men and their inevitable connection.

it's sad, tender, and painful, but in the best way possible.

circe (miller, madeline)

novel, historical fiction, fantasy fiction

"greek mythology, but with a feminist twist"?! sign me the hell up! this piqued my interest... only to leave me feeling completely let down. seriously now. circe was described as a "badass empowered woman," which was the single most compelling selling point for me, and thus the most wrenching disappointment, i must say.

sure, it demonstrated the value of feminine power, but it also did represent how this power can be a force of good or evil.

not to mention the fact that circe fucked a married man or two in this book- i mean- how is that an ~empowered woman~?

let's be clear right off the bat: madeline miller's follow-up to the song of achilles is epic in scope but not necessarily in execution. to me, this read more like a tedious island tale. regardless of how many five-star reviews this book has received... i just don't think it's well-deserved. don't get me wrong here. miller is a fantastic author with a lush writing! istg- i'm blown away by how beautifully she wrote and carefully chose her words. even the most mundane phrases were written poetically. after-all, it’s greek mythology. but how did she manage to make circe seem so... bland?

[citrinekay]

WAIT AHHHH IT CAN'T END THERE ??? ok so obvi i am now caught up and STRESSED 😂😂 you weren't lying! this is a heavy one that pulls at every heartstring i have. but anyways i can't be mad because i looove what you're doing with it. just from a writing perspective, i like that you are finding fresh ways to give us the scenes we've already covered in the show--fleshing them out or altering them slightly so we're always on our toes. i feel like there's too many moments i love to point them all out

but i also love the juxtaposition of moments and scenes; the way you chose to play some out, and others you deliver like gut-punches: quick and effective. (i'm thinking PARTICULARLY of the post-Speck moments particularly. would killll for a bonus vignette of THAT, but i digress.) i also thought it was very clever giving us the scene between Bill & his mother's grave, because it's makes it hard for me to totally hate him after what he did to Holden. which, by the way, SOUL CRUSHING.

anyways, part of me is hoping Bill cockblocks Holden and this Elliot guy, and the other part of me hoping that Holden gets to blow off some steam and Bill has to hear them next door for being a total dick. (i PROMISE i have empathy for him but that's my baby and i'm secondhand mad lmao!) ps. "red phosphorus staining an otherwise black sky" is a beautiful line and image. i can't wait to see what happens next!!

oh ok WAIT last one i swear 😂 but i also wanted to mention that i thought that it was a really interesting touch at the beginning of Bill's graveside scene in the latest chapter, how he contemplates his loss of faith in God. because i think ultimately it illustrates really well Holden's point of him adopting a state of victimhood--it's not his own repression and denial and fear that led to he and Holden's breakup. it's divine predestination... oh, Bill 😪

So yeah - things have definitely changed since you last got caught up 😂 Bill continues to cling to his pride and denial while Holden is just a sweet, fragile baby in the wake of Kemper/Vacaville. I’m sorry, everyone; I really do love him, but it does seem like I put him through the wringer more often than not lol Maybe as  fanfic writer that’s a sign of just how much I love him 🤷‍♀️  

I try my best not to repetitious, especially when I’m staying loyal to the general plot of the show so I’m happy that it still seems fresh and exciting! In regards to the post-Speck moment, I have to laugh because you’re the second person who has mentioned that line in particular and I literally thought of taking it out like 3 times while I was editing the chapter. I wasn’t sure if it fit with Bill’s emotions/feelings towards Holden in this fic, but I ended up leaving it because I just COULD NOT pass it up!

Also, thank you for mentioning the graveside scene because it’s actually one of my favorite moments in this whole story. Like you said, it very simply reveals what’s going on inside his mind and his own tactics that he uses to explain his actions to himself. I’ve never written much about Bill’s mother even though the single line we get from the show makes me think that he loved her very much as opposed to the “I know my old man was never around” that we get about his father. Relationships are never simple of course, but I think that there’s something very specific and poignant about a woman who has escaped an abusive relationship and her relationship with her son. Layer in the abuse Bill later experienced by someone else’s hand, and you have two very damaged people trying to depend on and love each other. It was really critical for me at this point to make the readers go into his POV and see that the anger and denial he’s going through isn’t necessarily malicious, but a leftover, knee-jerk reaction from his childhood that he’s yet to unlearn. He’s clinging to his denial with all his might, looking to God or anyone to blame for his heartbreak except himself. It’s really easy for someone who grew up with a religious parent to start blaming God for their problems, I think, and probably even easier for someone who has gone through abuse at a young age - that wasn’t their fault, so neither is the corresponding, lifelong ripple of consequences. It’s gonna take him a minute to get over that especially considering he’s never sought help for what he went through, just kept it bottle inside until it’s poisoned every possibility of happiness in his life. This is where my obsession with the “redemptive power of love trope” comes in, specifically this quote by psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry: “ The truth is, you cannot love yourself unless you have been loved and are loved. The capacity to love cannot be built in isolation.”

As far as Elliot - as much as I love/ have empathy for Bill, I thought it was time for him to learn a little lesson lol And it’s time for Holden to have more confidence and agency over what he wants/needs. Maybe he won’t find exactly what he’s looking for, but I do think he’ll find a way to scrape the broken pieces of himself back together again the way that he always does. This entire relationship has changed him so the next time he and Bill talk privately, they might be on more equal footing 👀

I literally cannot wait to hear your thoughts on the rest once this fic is posted in it’s entirety! You always have such great insights that I sometimes don’t even realize I’m putting into my writing until you point them out. Thank you so much. Much love 💕