#jin grandet short story

[aishangotome]

Jin Grandet: Even If I Can Only Consume One Candy Per Day For Sugar...

From A Hidden Oath: King of the BEAST (2024 Election) - Collection Event

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When I returned to my room after finishing my official duties, Emma came in with a small bottle.

Jin: Oh, is that the usual?

Emma: Yes, I thought you might be running out soon.

Jin: I'm already happy just spending time with you after work, but now I get a souvenir too.

Emma: Hehe, then I'll refill it for you.

Emma often made candies that were gentle on the body for me and refilled them regularly.

(I love all sweets, but there's no confectionery that makes me happier than the candies filled with your feelings.)

Emma sat on the sofa and refilled the stock bottle on the table with individually wrapped candies.

Watching her, I couldn't help but smile.

Emma: Oh, it hasn't decreased much this time.

Jin: Really? I've been eating them carefully, but...

(Come to think of it, maybe my candy consumption pace has slowed down since some time ago.)

(I was eating them as usual, to the point where I didn't even notice until you pointed it out...)

As I thought about it, I looked at Emma, who was tilting her head in wonder, and came to a possible conclusion.

(...Ah, I see.)

For me, candies, and sugar in general, are small joys in everyday life.

I used to have a candy in my mouth often because I felt like something was missing.

I sat down next to Emma, who was staring blankly, and stroked her cheek, and she smiled as if tickled.

Emma: Prince Jin, what's gotten into you all of a sudden?

Jin: I wanted to see your sweet smile up close, like your candies.

Even as I replied in a joking tone, my thoughts turned into conviction.

(When I'm with Emma, my heart is always filled.)

(That's why your candies, filled with such feelings, are sweeter than any other confectionery, even if they're less sweet.)

(That might be a big reason why I'm eating less candy.)

(You fill the void in my heart, so I don't need to fill it with sugar.)

(I see, this is also love.)

Jin: Being too cute is also a crime.

Emma: Huh?

Jin: Seeing your smile makes me feel excited.

Contrary to my words, I tried to hug her waist with a desire to pamper her, but Emma smiled and gently put a candy without a wrapper on my lips.

Emma: Please wait while licking the candy until the refill is finished.

When I put it in my mouth obediently, Emma's love spread warmly throughout my body, down my throat.

Jin: Well, this one is also delicious. It's a gentle sweetness filled with your sincerity.

Emma: I'm making it while imagining not only your health but also your happy face, Jin.

Jin: Thank you. I think I can be satisfied with one candy.

Emma: It's a good thing that the consumption of candy has decreased. Too much sugar is bad for your health.

Jin: It's true that if I hadn't met you, I would have ruined my body.

(Not just this candy. You never forget to tell me you love me at any time.)

(That's why I want to return more love and make you happy.)

(... Recently, thanks to you, the opportunities to feel that love is a good thing have definitely increased.)

Every time I touch Emma, I realize that my perception of love is gradually changing within myself.

(Even if I could only consume only one candy per day for sugar,)

(My love for you will not change... No, it will only grow.)

Jin: It's a freshly made candy. Why don't you eat it too?

I put a new candy without a wrapper in my mouth and sealed Emma's lips.

Emma: Mmm...

As our tongues rolled around each other, the candy melted in our hot, wet mouths.

Emma: Mmm, Prince Jin...

A sweet voice mixed with sugar spilled along with a silver thread, arousing my desire even more.

Jin: As expected, it's the sweetest and most delicious candy in the world.

Jin: It seems my body can no longer be satisfied with anything other than the sweets you make.

Emma: I'm happy to hear you say that.

The jar filled with new candies that caught her eye seemed to represent her own heart.

To pamper my sweet and lovely fiancée, I carried her sideways and took her to the bed.

Emma, her cheeks dyed rose, smiled as she pressed her face against my chest.

Emma: I'll keep making candies and bringing them to you, okay?

Jin: Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.

(I'm being loved too much, it's troubling.)

I laid her down on the bed as if handling a treasure, and we repeated deep kisses as if exchanging our feelings.

Thus, the night quietly deepened as we savored gentle and sweet feelings while appreciating our certain love and gratitude.

FIN

[randonauticrap]

Say Yes

Pairing ~ Jin Grandet x Reader

Word Count ~ 2.5k

Synopsis ~ Based on Jin's 18th Level Bond Story: Jin proposes a game to you in which no matter what question he asks you, you have to say "yes"... and you have to mean it. Appearances from the domestic affairs faction!

Author's Note ~ I've been absent for awhile, but it felt SO good to get back into writing for my favorite man. This is my first entry into @aquagirl1978's "A Series of Firsts" event, with my darling Jin and the prompt "First Kiss"! SO excited about my love finally getting his own feature in a fanfic writing event! <3

“Man! What a meal.” Leon whooped as he settled into one of the plush chairs around the fireplace with a hand over his swollen stomach. 

“It was amazing, thank you Leon.” you said earnestly, moving inside the door to the sitting room after Yves and Licht. 

“Sure was.” a silken baritone voice rumbled from behind you and two large, firm hands settled on each of your shoulders, giving them a squeeze as he spoke. “It was so good that I got to hear this pretty little thing moan, and I’ve always wanted to hear that.” 

“Jin, god.” you muttered softly, the palm of your hand finding your forehead to hopefully hide the heat that had risen painfully to both of your cheeks. 

“Ooh, say that again, sweetheart, I liked the sound of it.” he chuckled deeply into your ear and your whole body shivered before you decidedly pulled away from him to avoid further embarrassment. You liked Jin, it was no secret; not to you, nor to the other princes of the domestic affairs faction. You were pretty sure that even Jin himself knew, which didn’t bode well for your little crush. After all, wouldn’t he have said something at this point if the feeling was mutual? But he kept on teasing you as usual, pulling you along on his little string, then letting you go. Internally you had groaned when you’d realized the irony of the beast and prey analogy, but if that wasn’t the best way to describe your situation, you had yet to discover it. 

“Jin!” Yves fumed, glaring at the 1st prince over the tray of sweets he carried in his arms. “Must you be so vile everywhere you go?” He set the tray down on the short table in front of the fireplace and dusted his hands off before plopping down next to Licht on the long, velvet couch. 

“Vile? Yves, you wound your older brother.” Jin feigned hurt, making a show of placing his palm over his heart. You giggled at their antics before you could stop yourself, and Jin sent a wink your way. With the giddy feeling that pooled in your lower belly at his small gesture, you decided that perhaps you needed a little something to drink. At this point, it couldn’t hurt; at least alcohol would help explain the near permanent blush coloring your face. 

"Anyone else want some?" You called out as you popped the champagne bottle open. 

"I'll take some!" Leon replied. "I'm not usually a champagne guy, but we're celebrating tonight, so count me in." You chuckled, pulling another glass from the stand that Yves had brought in from the kitchen and pouring two glasses. 

"You know what I prefer." Jin's sensual voice was so close to your ear that you jumped, spilling a little of the champagne on the table in front of you. He chuckled, sending sparks through you as the hairs on your arms and the back of your neck raised. The double entendre was not lost on you, even as he reached over you to get to the whiskey bottle; the defined muscles on his arm nearly close enough to your face to touch. You couldn't help but stare at the protruding veins on his forearm that snaked up and around to his bicep like a trail on a map, just begging to be followed. Even as he pulled his arm back to his own body, whiskey bottle in hand, your eyes followed the rippling muscles underneath his smooth skin. Nothing else in the room could possibly be as fascinating. 

Behind you, Leon coughed forcibly and thankfully awoke you from your hypnosis. You blinked, at last tearing your eyes away from the first prince to focus on salvaging yours and Leon's drinks. You had always been a master at nonchalance, so your inability to act composed around Jin was very new, and wholly unwelcome. It made you feel like a fish out of water: floundering on the hard ground and pitifully attempting to breathe in air that wasn't meant for you. 

Finally, you were able to take Leon his glass, and you perched next to Licht on the couch with your own, following Jin's motions in the chair next to you from the corner of your eye. He was so relaxed, his posture open and yet commanding all at once. A low simmering power radiated from him; a power he often disguised with seductive nuance. But you knew that the moment he decided to take charge, every other prince in the room would willingly fall in line behind him. He was the eldest, and though he did his best to disregard his position, the authority was there. 

Even so, he preferred to take the backseat, to work from the shadows, to let the other princes take the credit that was owed him, and you both admired and disfavored that. You wished he thought more of himself; like you do. You thought the world of Jin Grandet, in too many ways to count. It's why you'd fallen in love with him to begin with. He was kind, fiercely kind beneath his mask of indifference. He was loyal to a fault, and so intent on making a positive difference in the world without even rising to claim the glory that accompanied it. 

However, in that darkness is also where he hid. He hid his pain and his suffering, and buried his worth under years of guilt. The darkness befit him, but it also betrayed him. You saw it in his eyes sometimes; flashes of something he'd never allow his brothers to see… something only you had been given access to. It haunted him, and you wanted nothing more than to infiltrate his darkness with moonlight and stars. Sunlight was too bright for the likes of you and Jin; too blinding, too intimidating. But the moon shone light enough; light enough to expose the truth and still bring peace to his wounded heart. 

You brooded quietly over your drink while the princes chatted, slipping further and further into a warm, murky daze as the champagne filled your senses. You didn't even notice the eyes of the first prince on you until he broke through your silence. "Let's play a game." He clapped his hands together and you jumped, your focus pulling back to your current reality with a snap. "Belle, you first. No matter what I say, you have to answer "yes". If you say "no", you lose." 

"That's a terrible game." Licht muttered beside you, but you weren't paying attention. The room had a nice, fuzzy glow surrounding it, and Jin was looking at you so earnestly. How could you ever say no to him?

"Do I have to mean it every time I say yes?" You giggled, wriggling in your seat a little. 

"Yes." Jin said, setting his glass of whiskey down on the coffee table in front of him. 

"I thought it was my turn, Jin. Hehe" You teased, suddenly feeling a little lightheaded. 

"It is, sweetheart. That was just an example." He smirked, leaning towards you. He was still several feet away from you, but it suddenly felt like he was invading your space; taking the air you needed for himself. But it was pleasant, heady, and you leaned closer, happy to lose yourself in him. 

"Okay then," you challenged. "Hit me." 

"I'll start you off easy. Do you like Yves's sweets?"

A laugh bubbled forth from your lips. "Yes, of course! Anyone who doesn't just doesn't have taste buds." 

Yves squeaked and you turned your head to find his face red. "Thank you." He murmured, a soft, embarrassed smile on his face. 

"You're welcome, Yves." You chuckled, then turned back to Jin, whose gaze had never left you. "Easy peasy, next." 

"Alright, how about… do you enjoy Sariel's lessons?" 

You grimaced, recalling the particularly difficult one you'd had earlier this afternoon. "You're not playing fair, I told you about my day." You muttered under your breath and forced yourself to think back to last week when you did well on several of the assignments he'd given you, and the perfume Sariel had treated you to in return. "But yes, I enjoy them for the most part. Sariel is always nice enough to reward me with things when I do exceptionally well, and he doesn't have to do that."

Surprise as well as something you couldn't quite pin down colored Jin's features momentarily. "Sariel gets you gifts?" You nodded enthusiastically. 

"I'm wearing the perfume he got me right now!" You stuck your arm out to him, no longer shy as the alcohol blurred some of your senses. 

"Such a lightweight." Jin murmured softly, but there was no malice in it. He and Leon shared a look you didn't understand before Jin accepted your outstretched arm, wrapping his long fingers around your forearm, and leaned his face down to nuzzle his nose into your wrist. The gasp that escaped your lips was completely involuntary, but the sound mingled with Jin's quiet groan as he took in your scent mixed with the scent of the perfume, and you felt your face fully flush at the barely concealed eroticism of the moment you were sharing. 

"Smells good." He murmured, his eyes falling closed for only a few seconds before they pulled back open and trained on you. "But I could do better. I know some scents that would suit you perfectly." His voice was almost low enough to be a growl and a hot shiver ran through you, settling in your lower belly as he let your arm go and sat back in his chair. "Last question." His voice was quiet and measured, but you felt the emotion behind it, and you were suddenly nervous. 

"Okay…" 

"Do you have feelings for me?" 

All motion in the room ceased - even the flames in the fireplace seemed to halt their dance - and every eye fell on you. You gulped, knowing that what came next could either make you the happiest woman alive, or shatter your heart into a million unsavable pieces. Your heart thumped loudly in your ears as your panicked eyes met his focused ones. You had never seen him looking so intently at anything before, let alone you, and you fought to keep from squirming under his gaze. 

I guess it's now or never…

"Yes." You breathed softly, then before anyone had time to respond, you added quickly. "Your turn!" Jin's eyes widened in surprise at the turn of events, but you didn't give him any time to question it. "Will you ever admit your feelings for me?" 

The silence in the room stretched on, the air becoming even more tense now that Jin's question had been thrown back in his face. You sucked in a breath that didn't have nearly enough air in it as you waited for his answer, your eyes locked on each other with no indication of either party giving up. But after several torturous moments of silence, Jin's chest deflated, and his quiet murmur of "Yes" filled all of your senses like the oxygen you had been momentarily deprived of. 

"Well, I think it's time for us to wrap up here. Licht, Yves." Leon clapped his hands and ushered his brothers out of the room, throwing Jin another pointed look before closing the door behind himself. You never took your eyes off of him, not while Leon, Yves, and Licht had gotten up, and not when they left. You were too afraid that the mirage in front of you would disappear and you'd wake up in your cold bed after another beautiful dream. You also couldn't be too sure that what Jin was saying was what you wanted him to be saying, so you waited, anxious and yearning all at one time, for him to explain. 

"You know how I feel about falling in love…" Jin murmured quietly and your heart dropped. 

"Yes." You whispered, breaking eye contact in favor of staring at your feet. It already hurt. Your poor heart already hurt. 

"My simple plan to not fall in love, especially not with a commoner, has worked well for me for a really long time." He explained, and you nodded, still not looking at him. "It's always been easier to spend a night of fun with a woman and see her off the next morning with a satisfied smile on her face." Despite the fact that you knew this already, your gut twisted into jealous knots and tears sprang to your eyes. You blinked them away as best you could. Jin heaved a large sigh and rubbed his palm over his eyes. "But this plan sort of fell apart when I met you, see." 

For the first time since you both were alone, your eyes snapped up to his face. He was smiling sort of sadly, emotions dancing across his face in a distorted line as he measured his next words. "You're understanding, caring, sweet, fun, funny… you're incredible. I wanted to protect you from somebody like me, but I went and fell for you like the selfish ass I am." He buried his face in his hands and shook his head, and before you could stop yourself, you were standing up and taking the few steps that would erase all space between you.

You cupped your hands over his and lifted his face to meet his eyes. "I don't want protection from you, Jin. I want you." You whispered, thumbing his cheeks gently as he stared up at you. It happened quickly after that. His arms wrapped around your waist and pulled you into his lap, your legs straddling his muscular body, and leaned up to press his lips to yours, urgently deepening the kiss like he had been starving for you for ages and now that he had tasted you, would never be letting you go again. Your fingers twisted into his short chestnut locks and tugged as you moaned softly into his mouth, savoring him just as much. He pressed the tip of his tongue to your lips, seeking entrance, and you parted them willingly, allowing the newfound heat to overtake you. He grunted and squeezed your bottom with his large hands; only then did you realize you had been grinding onto his lap in your frenzy. 

You pulled away to catch your breath, pleased to find Jin as breathless as you. Stroking his hair, you bumped his nose with your own. "You know what my next question is, don't you, Jin?" You murmured teasingly onto his lips, and he smirked in response, his grip tightening on your ass.  "Yes." He purred, lifting you up in his arms as he stood. You yelped, then laughed, wrapping your legs around his middle and your arms firmly around his shoulders as he carried you out of the drawing room and back towards his own. "Good thing I like carrying you, sweetheart. Cause you won't be walkin' anywhere for awhile after tonight."

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Tags for the Lovelies: @aquagirl1978 @rhodolitesroseforclavis @ikehoe @queengiuliettafirstlady @maries-gallery @nightghoul381 @judejazza @xbalayage @kissmetwicekissmedeadly @alvieeru @aria-chikage @tele86

[riveranova]

(A/N): Aaaaand mama's back! First of all, let me say how grateful I was and am to get so many messages from people sharing their stories and wishing me all the best - made me tear up multiple times not gonna lie. Thank you all so much and let's dive right back in. <3

IkePri NSFW Headcanons x GN! Reader - Part 2

Warnings: Smut | minors DNI, would this really be a Nova original if there wasn't at least a lil bit crack?, Licht's getting a little sad

Characters: Chevalier, Luke, Yves, Jin, Licht, Leon, Ikemen Prince

Word count: 690

Chevalier Michel

yk i had a thought for this one

obviously hes a top

but but, hear me out - what if he wasn't?

:)

imagine his cold, blue eyes that normally resemble a frozen lake

well that thick ice is now shattered as he's pressing his head into his pillow, trying not to wake up his annoying brothers (Clavis) while you suck him off

hes a lil bit embarrassed about the way his fists and thighs are clenched together because hes Chevalier Michel, no one makes him this weak

well, exept for you of course

but no one is allowed to find out

i think that hes a little bit bratty as a bottom

like, you want to make him beg? well beg for it.

its kind of a back and forth

but just threaten him to stop and its like a different man lies before you

just imagine him beg for you to get him off in that deep voice

Luke Randolph

i'm a huge suporter of the 'luke only cuddlefucks' theory that a great researcher (me) brought to life

i mean that man sleeps the entire day so why not, right?

he gets horny really fast, just like Gilbert

hes also big, and i dont only mean his body

big boy, gimme a big booooy-

strong hands hold you in place - in front of him, holding you against his chest while slowly fucking you from behind

100% whispers sleepy shit into your ear

honestly so sweet

idk why this is so funny to me but imagine him just falling asleep mid-sex

you're just laying there like '...uh''

lucky for you, this man is into sleep play, so just finish the job yourself~

Yves Kloss

honestly? i think hes one of those really cute and soft tops

soft tops are the best, are they not

but i don't think hes really focused on the sex part

hes a big aftercare guy

he honestly just wants to spoil you and make sure you're all pretty for him

150 step korean skincare routine after every single session without fail

bathing together with him is the most normal thing in the world

hums into your ear while massaging your shoulders

praise praise praise

i honestly think that Yves would be so fucking obsessed with you - in a non-weird way tho

if youre comfortable then he is too <3

Jin Grandet

alright, heres my completely objective take on him

daddydaddydaddydaddydaddydaddy

god i love this man so much

crush me with those honke- okay, sorry

i think hes the kind of guy who doesn't want to have one big session but like short ones scattered across the day

lil quickies yk

hes also shameless

so he just pulls you away whenever he wants to and you know what he wants

he has these 'please im so horny its not cool anymore' eyes

and if youre like me then fuck it, leggo

gives zero fucks about how loud you are

castle staff hates it when he does that but as i said

shameless (hot) asshole

Licht Klein

grumpy ass bottom

not even bratty, just grumpy as fuck

but i think thats what makes the entire thing so thrilling for him

yeah so what if he doesnt care what you do? what are you gonna do about it?

okay maybe hes a little bratty

not the guy that makes a lot of sounds while having sex

he kinda just lays there enjoying the attention hes getting from you - the sex is just a lil bonus

tries to take control on very impatient days

but nuh- uh, his moody ass is staying down

100% sure that he has these 'pls humiliate me' days

theyre rare, yeah, but getting told hes the 'bad sibling' his entire life fucked a little with his brain

pls give him aftercare

Leon Dompteur

i swear i need three tries to get his last name right every single fucking time

anyways, this mans obviously a top

he treats you like youre the deity hes praying to every single day

literally worthsips you so much

i think hes a big vanilla boi

no choking or bondage, just sweet sweet vanilla sex

his hands are huge and everywhere, like a blanket that just never ends

big praise guy too

loves to give it and absolutely thrives off of getting some back

please tell him that hes doing a good job, tell him how good his cock is making you feel

hes a big cuddler too, so get ready for some cozy aftercare <3

[ikeprinces-stuff]

~~ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒓 ~~

Words : 1697

Warning : No warning

Characters : Jin Grandet & Clavis Lelouch & My prince OC

A/N : Hey, sorry for the lack of updating. Exams are kicking my ass on the one hand and my psyche on the other, but I enjoyed writing this and telling it to my little sister before posting it, since she's a Clavis fan LOL 😂 anyway, have fun reading. 💓💓

Previous short stories :

Reading Between The Lines

The Sweetness Of Understanding

The White Tiger And The White Lynx

“Well, what do you think, my dear brother?” Clavis asked with a twisted grin on his face. Jin raised an eyebrow at the malicious expression and said, “Why do you think Vern would agree to something like this?” Clavis was confident in his response. “My dear Vernard cannot refuse a request from his older, handsome brother, can he?” He said with a smirk, "You're not his only older brother, you know?" Jin pointed out. As the two of them continued to chat, they both looked over at Vernard, who was sitting across from them with his arms folded and a bored expression on his face, wishing he wasn't here.

Vernard was deep in thought, lost in a sea of memories that made him feel trapped and upset. The more he thought about how he ended up here, the more frustrated he became. He wasn't the kind of person to turn down requests, but the timing of this encounter was terrible. Vernard was supposed to meet someone very important at the moment, but then the last two people he wanted to see appeared on the scene, and without warning, they dragged him away to a bar. The feeling of being unable to say 'no' made him feel frustrated, even though he knew that the meeting he was planning to attend was much more important.

Vernard sighed heavily, remembering the situation that brought him here. The two older brothers turned their attention to him, and Jin believed he knew what was on his brother's mind. "See? I told you," Jin said, thinking he knew the reason for Vernard's sigh. "Come on, dear Vernard," Clavis said, his voice filled with hope. "It's not that bad." But Vernard's gaze was cold as he met his brothers' eyes. "It's interesting how much you believed I was listening to what you were saying." The two brothers fell silent for a few seconds, and Clavis realized that whatever he had said to Vernard had gone in one ear and out the other, or possibly not entered Vernard's ear at all.

Jin's muted laughter echoed through the space as he nudged his brother's shoulder. "Looks like Vern wasn't giving you any of his attention while you were speaking." Jin's shoulders slightly shook, as if he was trying to stifle a laugh. When he finished his words, his brother's expression turned sad, but he continued to smile. "Dear Vernard, how many times must I remind you that ignoring me is not polite?" Clavis said, attempting to assert his authority as an older brother. "I will listen with pleasure to anything you have to say as long as it's useful or important," Vernard retorted, with no signs of bowing to Clavis's demands. "Otherwise, my ears will remain closed." Clavis gave a scornful laugh and under his breath, muttered, "Just like Chev..." Vernard's expression darkened as he heard Clavis's statement but chose to ignore him and keep quiet.

"Okay, okay. Let's not ruin tonight, let's make it fun," Jin proposed, resting his cheek on his hand and looking intently at Vernard, hoping he'd catch the hint. But Clavis cut in, a hint of sarcasm in his voice, "Someone like Dear Vernard surely doesn't know the meaning of 'fun', do you?" Vernard's reply was as quick as it was sharp. "It's refreshing to hear that you know so much about me, Clavis." His tone carried the same hint of sarcasm as his brother's.

"Perhaps that's why you should join our faction, to learn everything you need to from me," Clavis added with a mischievous grin. "As a gentleman, I promise we'll have a blast," he continued, hoping that his words would spark some interest in Vernard. Vernard let out a frustrated sigh and buried his face in his hands. Ever since he made it clear he wouldn't be joining a faction, Clavis had been doing everything he could to persuade him to change his mind. But Vernard refused to give an answer, instead choosing to ignore Clavis's pleads.

"Gentlemen respect the wishes of others," Vernard pointed out, raising an eyebrow at Clavis. "Shouldn't you be respecting my wish to not be a part of your faction?" Clavis's smile widened as he recognized Vernard's attempt to leverage his good manners against him. "Ah, but I won't fall for that twice, Dear Vernard," he said with a mischievous glimmer in his eye. As Vernard let out a frustrated sigh, it seemed his plan had failed. "Ah, finally, the drinks are here," Jin exclaims, waving down the waitress who catches the motion and makes her way to their table. As she arrives, Jin begins to flirt with her, and Clavis and Vernard turn their attention away from him. After a brief moment of flirting, the waitress sets down three glasses, one of which is wine and the other two are grape juice.

As Vernard gazed deeply into his two cups of grape juice, Jin called out to him, "So, Vern. Despite your habit of wandering around at night, this is the first time we've actually seen you do it. I'm curious to know what you're doing." Jin rested his chin on his hand and leaned forward to peer at Vernard, eyes full of expectation. But Vernard merely returned his gaze with a cold look. Clavis chimed in, "Tell us, will you?" He leaned forward, his desire for knowledge clear on his face. Vernard's jade eyes darted back and forth between the two people in front of him, searching for an answer to their question. He was a secretive person, and even though what he did might be perfectly normal, it was unusual for him to reveal his activities, even to those closest to him... if there was anyone who fit that bill. Jin and Clavis, sensing Vernard's hesitation, leaned forward, waiting intently for his reply.

“I have no obligation to disclose.” Vernard leans back in his chair, still with his arms crossed. Jin gives a playful laugh, leaning closer to Vernard and holding his glass out in an invitation to drink. "No obligation, eh? Well, that's no way to have fun. Let's make a game out of it. I bet we can guess what's motivating you to be all mysterious." Clavis joins in, looking amused. "Yes, we can tell you all kinds of crazy stories about what you're up to." Vernard raises an eyebrow, a small smile flickering across his face. "I'm intrigued. Go ahead, then. Tell me what you imagine I'm doing." He doesn't take the offered glass but instead leans back in his seat, a slight glint in his eye.

Jin took a deep breath before beginning his guessing session. "Aren't you going to tell us who she is?" "She who?" Vernard responds, raising one eyebrow in surprise at what he heard. "Is she your secret romance, Vern?" Jin looked into Vernard's jade eyes, trying to read his expression. Clavis joined in, his smirk growing bigger as he leaned forward. "We think you've got a hot date tonight. Is that it?" Vernard's face remained emotionless, but Jin could see his eyes narrowing slightly. "Seriously, that's the best you can come up with? A secret romance?" He shook his head, his smile fading into a frown.

"Oh, looks like our guess was wrong," Clavis' voice dripped with sarcasm as he said to Jin, nudging his waist to make him nod in agreement. Jin's smile grew even more as they looked over at Vernard, who gave them a bland look. "I never said your guess was wrong," Vernard said, sending surprise across Jin and Clavis's faces. They exchanged quick glances before turning back to him, intrigued. Vernard spoke slowly, drawing out the suspense as he waited for their response. "No, it wasn't a 'hot date' as you claim, I went to see a female, yes. But she wasn't a woman... Yet" His voice was low, almost like a whisper. Jin and Clavis exchanged a confused glance, trying to decipher what he could possibly mean.

"A child...?" Jin whispered quietly to Clavis. He was equally confused by Vernard's statement, and his frown deepened as he tried to wrap his mind around what the other male could have meant.

With a flourish, Vernard picked up his cup of grape juice and drained it in one big gulp. As he set the empty cup back down on the table, both Jin and Clavis couldn't help but crane their necks to get a better look. "It's getting late," Vernard stated and stood up from the table, putting on an air of importance as he started to make his exit. "Thank you for your hospitality, but I have official duties to attend to in the morning, so I must retire early." he informed them. Just as he was about to leave, he stopped in his tracks and turned back towards the brothers. "Oh, and Clavis, you know I prefer apple juice, but I do appreciate the effort, so thank you for the grape juice. Hopefully, you enjoy yours." He ended with a wave, sending the two into a flurry of thoughts and questions as he finally left the bar.

Jin frowned as he watched Vernard leave, "Aw, he's leaving just as it's getting interesting." Clavis sighed as he picked up his juice and began drinking. "Like I said, Dear Vernard isn't as much fun. I'm determined to make him see how great it is to be a part of our faction. I just know he secretly wants the company of a handsome, fun-loving brother like me."

Clavis took a sip from the cup, but immediately recoiled as he felt an unexpected sensation. Jin's eyes widened as he noticed the change in Clavis' expression. "I take it that trick didn't work, huh?" he said, smiling as if he already knew the answer. Clavis' face turned cold, and his eyes narrowed as he looked back at the cup. "Yes, he managed to evade me yet again, like always," he said, frustration in his voice. He pulled out a small bottle of alcohol from his pocket, revealing what had caused the reaction in Clavis. "The moment I go to ask him how, I just know he'll say it was his 'intuition' or some such," he finished with a touch of sarcasm.

~𝑬𝑵𝑫~

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His Desire, His Fear, His Misbelief.

A Character Study - Part I: Jin, Chevalier, Clavis, Leon

A brief character study of the IkePrinces on the basis of their internal conflicts pushing their journeys forward.

Based on the "Desire, Fear, Misbelief" character template detailed by Abbie Emmons. In short, identifying a character's potential growth in their story arc by defining the key driving forces at the start of their journey in terms of:

Their desire, or the nonnegotiable goal they are trying to accomplish.

Their fear, or the person/thing/idea that's preventing them from achieving their goal.

Their misbelief, or the "bubble" they crafted around their world for the purpose of achieving their goal while avoiding their fear at all costs.

The life-changing event that lined these three up, typically occurring in childhood.

**Disclaimer: I am not a professional writer nor a literary analyst. I have also not read all of the content for these characters in either the English or Japanese versions. I am mostly going off of what we learn from the main story routes and some events. This is merely an exercise in character study that I thought some of you might find interesting ^^

**Also, obvious SPOILER WARNING for pretty much all the Rhodolitian princes' routes, and all the trigger warnings that come with them. Ok, let's begin!

Jin Grandet

His Desire?

To be untethered by responsibility and watch his brothers grow up happy and free from heartbreak.

His Fear?

That history will repeat itself in the next Belle Selection, resulting in at least one of his brothers turning into a “fallen beast” and a new generation of unloved royal children. 

His Misbelief?

That love cannot and should not exist between different classes. 

His Life-changing Event?

Watching the king turn into a fallen beast at the news of his mother’s death.

What does he do to achieve his goal while avoiding his fear?

Growing up, Jin watched how so-called “true love” destroyed his parents’ happiness and consequently that of his brothers. To him, true love can only result in tragedy, so he lives his life free from the restrictions and complications that come with attachment, and he develops his womanizing noncommittal lifestyle to protect himself. Family is the exception as his brothers are the only people he admits to loving. And while he harbors no interest in the throne, he believes it is his duty as the eldest to protect the princes from the same tragic fate of his parents, thus resulting in the instatement of Clause 99.

Chevalier Michel

His Desire?

To protect and ensure the continuation of Rhodolite as the next king.

His Fear?

That he will never be loved and never experience love like a human.

His Misbelief?

If the world can only see him as an emotionless beast, then that is who he will become.

His Life-changing Event?

His first murder of an assassin.

What does he do to achieve his goal while avoiding his fear?

From an early age Chevalier understood that he was different from others, both mentally and emotionally. He watched as the conversations people had behind his back turned from veneration to fear, but it wasn’t until his mother declared that no one could ever love him that he fully accepted there was no hope. While he claims that love would only get in the way of achieving his goal (like Jin, he witnessed first-hand the consequences of an existence wholly-dependent on love) it is still something he is interested in, as evidenced by his romance novel collection, his tolerance and trust in Clavis, and his curiosity in Belle’s philosophies.

Clavis Lelouch

His Desire?

To be loved and recognized by all as he is.

His Fear?

That if he were to ever let someone into his heart again, they would abandon him.

His Misbelief?

Love is a transaction. In order to guarantee the least heartbreak, he must always pay out more than he receives.

His Life-changing Event?

His mother’s suicide.

What does he do to achieve his goal while avoiding his fear?

Clavis makes a name for himself doing what he wants because he can, despite the odds or backlash. One could make the argument that his goal is to best Chevalier or to experience the “ultimate pleasure” in all things, but his decisions and actions point to a cry for attention from a boy who was denied except by his mother. Following her death, Clavis developed a warped definition of love and fails to recognize how to properly convey his feelings (i.e. playing pranks, participating in dangerous & illegal operations for his “friends”) and accept that of others (i.e. Chevalier’s trust, Belle’s concern.) Clavis inserts himself into a bunch of circles to gain any allies, knowledge, advantages, and entertainment he needs while always maintaining a comfortable emotional distance.

Leon Dompteur

His Desire?

For people from all walks of life to be given a chance and be able to live happily and freely as they please.

His Fear?

That he will fail to fulfill his promise to his people and the real Leon as the fourth prince, the leader of the domestic faction, and the King of Rhodolite.

His Misbelief?

He needs to survive the palace and master princehood. To do this, he must hide his secret and dawn the mask of a beast.

His Life-changing Event?

Learning about the existence of royalty and that there are those who could never experience such a life.

What does he do to achieve his goal while avoiding his fear?

Leon understands the danger his position as a fake prince presents. Following the deaths of all in the palace who knew of his secret, he is truly on his own and cannot trust anyone, not even his own “brothers”. Rather than lash out on the people who thrust him into this situation, he recognizes the unique opportunity he is presented with and how it could help him achieve his goal. As such, he suppresses his feelings, works hard, and develops the personality of the charming, talented prince beloved by all. But he didn’t account for growing attached to the other princes and his people, so each day it becomes harder for him to keep up the facade and he yearns for someone to confide in.

**Final Notes: This is a heavily condensed version of notes I've been taking on these guys over the past year that I just wanted to organize better for writing.

Do I think the writers planned all this when crafting these characters? Not really! At least, not so much and especially not in the earlier routes. This was just a fun little experiment to see how we could categorize the motivations and intentions of the characters to make sense of where they stood at the beginning of their internal journeys and the choices and actions they made in their routes.

If there is something you'd like to add or something you disagree with here, do let me know! Like I said, I only have a limited understanding of these guys and it's always fun to debate and discuss.

Hope you found some entertainment in there! Part II with Yves, Licht, Nokto, and Luke.

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I posted 1,044 times in 2022

That's 1,042 more posts than 2021!

Pffft! No kidding 😅

153 posts created (15%)

891 posts reblogged (85%)

Wow! I really just guestimated that my originals were 15% but... whoo I got it right! Guess this means I need to make more of my own stuff next year, idk.

Blogs I reblogged the most:

atelieredux

aquagirl1978

violettduchess

venulus

scorchieart

*gently places a flower crown on each of your heads*

*patiently waits for Swablu to land on mine*

I tagged 946 of my posts in 2022

Only 9% of my posts had no tags

#ikemen prince - 261 posts

#ikepri - 170 posts

#ikepri clavis - 100 posts

#awesome art - 85 posts

#fic - 83 posts

#ikepri chevalier - 74 posts

#ask scorchie - 72 posts

#top tier comedy - 48 posts

#ikepri leon - 43 posts

#ikepri gilbert - 42 posts

How could Gilbert beat out Evie??

Longest Tag: 137 characters

#i need a scene where one of them actually is about to get sucked into the cold vacuum of space and the other holds onto him for dear life

Aww no, I remember this...

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

I'll tell you what stands out, these 2 next to each other.

They look the most like bros out of the lot (aside from the twins, of course). Just think of the shenanigans they'd get up to together.

Unfortunately, all I can think of is them walking through town with sunglasses on while the crowd stops and stares and they go, "Look. Don't touch."

169 notes - Posted October 23, 2022

#4

His Desire, His Fear, His Misbelief.

A Character Study - Part I: Jin, Chevalier, Clavis, Leon

A brief character study of the IkePrinces on the basis of their internal conflicts pushing their journeys forward.

Based on the "Desire, Fear, Misbelief" character template detailed by Abbie Emmons. In short, identifying a character's potential growth in their story arc by defining the key driving forces at the start of their journey in terms of:

Their desire, or the nonnegotiable goal they are trying to accomplish.

Their fear, or the person/thing/idea that's preventing them from achieving their goal.

Their misbelief, or the "bubble" they crafted around their world for the purpose of achieving their goal while avoiding their fear at all costs.

The life-changing event that lined these three up, typically occurring in childhood.

**Disclaimer: I am not a professional writer nor a literary analyst. I have also not read all of the content for these characters in either the English or Japanese versions. I am mostly going off of what we learn from the main story routes and some events. This is merely an exercise in character study that I thought some of you might find interesting ^^

**Also, obvious SPOILER WARNING for pretty much all the Rhodolitian princes' routes, and all the trigger warnings that come with them. Ok, let's begin!

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249 notes - Posted October 30, 2022

#3

Leon: You're not a very good leader, are you?

Chev: Take that back, Black.

Leon: Name one of your faction members.

Chev: That's easy. Clavis.

Leon: Okay, name another.

Chev: ...

Nokto & Luke: ...

Chev: ...Chevalier Michel

274 notes - Posted June 24, 2022

#2

Silly Headcanons About the Princes as Children

Because I had a long weekend but didn't feel like going to the beach. Daydreaming about mini prince shenanigans is just as fun.

Jin Grandet

Was extremely frugal when he first arrived at the palace, opting out on extravagant apparel and accessories in favor of more drab and practical outfits.  And he only ate the bare minimum during meals to satisfy his hunger.

Everything changed when his first sugar rush attacked. There was a ball at the palace, and Jin laid his eyes on a marvelous 5-tiered buttercream beauty of a cake. It was love at first sight.

It took three servants, two attempts, and one tall glass of warm milk to knock him out and carry him off to bed. By that point, the top four tiers were demolished and nearby mini desserts gobbled up, and everyone went home that night splattered with bits of frosting and cake crumbles. No one likes to remember that evening.

Chevalier Michel

Started his nickname game when he was first learning to speak and couldn’t properly pronounce all the convoluted extended names of the nobility yet. Who has the lung capacity to say “Duke of Over-the-hill, Earl of Just-By-Yonder, Knight of the Square Table, Personal Aide-de-Camp to the Late-Late King, Stuffy McFeatherPants the Third” anyways? 

“Baldy Big Nose” is much more elegant and to the point.

To this day, the nobles make crucially sure to keep track of their nicknames and how they change over the years. It’s a good indication of whether they have fallen out of the prince’s favor.

For example: “Padded Shoulders” probably means you’re safe for now. “Pesky Pupils” means you should consider sending him an expensive gift. “Slithering Maggot” means you need to pack your family and move to Benitoite yesterday.

Clavis Lelouch

Has a soft spot for small animals, so when one unwittingly ends up in one of his traps he does his best to calm it down before releasing it.

If the animal ends up injured, he nurses it back to health before setting it free (or on someone else as another prank). This usually results with him naming the animal and growing attached to it. They become his partners in crime and he relays his grand plans out loud to them like a master and apprentice. These included maps, diagrams, test runs, code names… the whole shebang. 

He also liked to sew tiny matching bandanas to tie around his wrist and his animal companion to signal the mission was go!

Usually kept the animal for much longer after it healed. Sariel makes it a point to do routine sweeps of his room and extract any freeloaders.

Leon Dompteur

Found it much easier to stay awake when someone read to him (I think this is actually canon).

Bonus points if they do voices for the characters. That’s a guaranteed spot on the future domestic faction leader’s friend-list.

Used his princely charms to convince people around him to read history books and old memos and other study material to him. Sariel put an end to this when he saw Leon using his puppy dog eyes to pull ministers out of meetings to read to him.

Would seek out Chevalier to read him stories before bed. Had a 50% success rate getting through the door and a 1% chance of voicing the characters.

Yves Kloss

Used to be the pickiest eater, only preferring foods his wet nurse prepared, until he saw Licht and Nokto struggling with their own meals.

Vowed to create a dish that incorporates carrots that the twins would enjoy.  Tried sneaking it into soups, purees, sauces, gravies, juices, and even desserts. Has not yet found success. 

Through his quest, the doors to Rhodolite’s exquisite culinary history opened to him and he’s been hooked ever since. Is now the first of the brothers to volunteer to try new dishes.

Needless to say, he spent a lot of time in the palace kitchens. Ended up making friends with the stray cats that frequented the back door and the windowsills, and would feed them exorbitantly. Everyday. And on schedule. Well, you try saying no to those cute hungry faces!

Licht Klein

Liked to pretend he was Nokto to get out of dance practice.

Learned to walk before Nokto, and boy did that make him feel on top of the world. He ran (wobbled) circles around his stationary twin, showed off that he could hop, and even managed to stand on one foot for a solid 4 seconds! This lasted a whole 2 days before Nokto caught up.

Once tried to repay Yves for putting so much effort into cooking foods he’d like. He asked Chevalier for an easy-to-follow cookbook, woke up before the cooks and servants, and holed himself up in the kitchen. By the time preparations for breakfast needed to begin, the cooks walked into a war zone. Broken eggshells and yolks littered the floor, flour and cornmeal and different-colored spices coated all the counters and cabinets, and Licht sat in the middle of the kitchen rocking in place, anxiously flipping through the cookbook. Oh yeah, and the oven was on fire. 

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291 notes - Posted July 4, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

Chevalier's Ambition

What it sounds like on paper:

What it actually is:

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338 notes - Posted August 10, 2022

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