#kumo courting the crown

[anonymous-eggy]

Kumo, a little tipsy at a party: I LOVE sea men

Maeve: i- you WHAT-

Kumo:......MEN SAILORS! MEN WHO SAIL THE SEA- NOT... WELLLLLL???

Rian: *dying*

[shiroi---kumo]

Misterica’s White Prince :: Social Expectations

The ramble of the day is Social Expectations because once again I am brain rotting on this cloud like a fool and there’s just a thing I think I need to explain. 

Kumo will refer to “his station” every now and then and what he means by that is his place within the social hierarchy. In the the terms of Social Standing within Misterican society, Kumo was nearly as high as one could go.  He wasn’t just Second son, crowned prince and heir to the throne.  He was also  - Child of White, The Celestial Mother’s Holy Vessel.  

You know how we make judgements and assumptions about people in society when we’re kids based on how we’re treated?  

Like if someone treats you bad, you don’t really know any better and you just think it’s normal because you were never taught otherwise? Similar happened for Kumo but on the complete opposite side of the scale. 

Kumo was worshipped by his people. 

Kumo was worshipped by his people from a very young age because of the mist color he was born with.  He was met with near constant praise and told he was a holy being. He was worshipped by his people and I cannot stress that word enough.  When he accepted Tiamat into his form and became the Holy Vessel his title went from “Your Highness” to “Your Eminence”. Nearly everyone called him that. They called a teenager Your Eminence.  

So this is what I’m getting that. 

Kumo knew nearly no other way to be treated other than worship.  Kumo was raised in a situation where praise was constant and never ending.  Even if as an adult, he tries not to show that he enjoys being praised, he does. To Kumo, being praised isn’t just a kind gesture - it is a state of existence. He was raised in a never ending flood of praise and worship.  

He won’t outright ever admit to this, but there is a part of him in the back of his mind that expects this kind of behavior from other people. He expects to be praised in some way because he was raised not just to receive it but also to expect it.   

Kumo raised as A Holy Artifact in his culture. He was the Child of Prophecy and as such, that means whatever he did was judged excessively harshly - scaling one way or the other.  If he succeed at something he was praised to an extreme, if he failed at something he was met with extreme scrutiny. He was the Child of Salvation and foretold to save his people from a “great calamity” so they required god-like perfection out of him nothing less.

Not just that though. Kumo wasn’t just born the Child of Prophecy. He was born second son to Misterica’s King and Queen. He born within the space of Misterica’s Royal Court so that means he was raised to exceptionally high standards and he was expected to hold to them at all times. So now only does he hold himself to exceedingly high standards, whether he realizes he’s doing it or not - he holds everyone else to high standards as well and he will find disgust in what he considers poor manners. 

This reaction is involuntary and he doesn’t know he’s doing it. 

Kumo’s manners will shift depending on which persona is active, as in his manners are always present but they are more relaxed with some personas over others. His word choices will change and his body language will change with it. He’s always polite but he can become less or more so depending. 

Now as to what Kumo expects out of people - he understands that people are not going to praise him as they once did within the space of Misterica - there is a tiny voice in head that tells him they should. Living with Chaos took this need and desire for praise and affirmation and flipped it on it’s head and weaponized it to become the sharpest blade in the monster’s arsenal. For someone who’s love languages are Words of Affirmation and Physical Touch, Chaos weaponized them in every possible way it could and destroyed everything good Kumo knew about them.  

Kumo craves touch and praise and Chaos gave him both in reverse of what he was used to. Where Kumo knew soft touch - he was met with pain and torture. Where Kumo knew praise and worship - he was shamed and degraded for everything he was or could be.  

So when it comes to expecting things from others, one voice tells him that they should be treating him to a higher standard because he is Royalty and The Holy Vessel but there is another telling him he doesn’t deserve anything because he’s a monster and a demon and they should shun him and treat him like the beast he is. 

Kumo won’t ever say it, but he wants to be praised. It makes him feel loved and valued, and that praise can be anything from a compliment to “I love you” to a long (with permission) hug. He wants it, but he won’t ever express the need for it.  He doesn’t think he deserves it anymore.

[anonymous-eggy]

Y'all need to meet my ctc mc bc they CUTE.

Meet Kumo, Crown heir of Arvore

Birthday: November 21st

Pronouns: they/them

Height: 5'11"

Style: Mysterious charming 1800s

Favorite Food: Soup in a bread bowl

Favorite Drink: Spiced cranberry tea

Favorite Animal: Sparrow Griffin

Favorite Flower: Violets

Doesn't leave their realm without: my cloud earrings

Other: my parents and I are not quite sure why my hair is turning white so fast, but it quite suits me, don't you think?

Quote: "Don't mistaken my kindness for weakness"

(bonus lil sketches and info)

because it's canon that the mc wasn't allowed to have a love life growing up, I've decided Kumo is almost completely oblivious to flirting (both recieving and giving) 💀 when they aren't oblivious, theyre a bit of a mess and never knows how to respond

besides their awkwardness in that department, they're about as dramatic and charming as Howl is.

Yes, I'm aware Kumo is cloud in Japanese (hence the cloud motif). This is bc Kumo is an old oc that i redesigned and i was just too lazy to change the name 😅

[anonymous-eggy]

Rian after marrying Kumo one day and realizing he now never has to worry about money again:

[inu-mothership]

Inu-Mothership Spotlight Saturday: June 25, 2022 (More) Femslash Rarepairs!

Back in February, we featured a femslash rarepair list; for this one, we wanted to revisit that list, as well as add a few new stories!

As a reminder, we are focusing on lesser-known F/F ships for this list. And as always, we have included the fic title, the ship, the rating, and whether the story is ongoing or complete. We hope that you enjoy, and maybe you will find a new F/F pairing that intrigues you 🌸

Dissonance (Shiori/Souten; M; ongoing) by @witchygirl99

In a world on the brink of an all-out magical war, Shiori finds her salvation in a married couple who care for her far too quickly, and in a young female soldier who keeps climbing through windows to see her. Turns out, fate has something to do with it. Maybe even love, too.

Don’t Think Twice (Kagura/Kagome; E; ongoing) by Bratist (Ao3)

Queen Kagura Kumo First of Her Name was crowned Queen two weeks ago following the death of her father, King Naraku Kumo. Unfortunately, she can't just be queen. Instead, she is required to find a husband and produce an heir. The only other option is giving the throne to her ten-year-old sister Kanna. Kagura decides to allow three suitors to court her: A Prince named Hojo, a Baron named Inuyasha, and a Duke named Sesshoumaru. But frankly, Kagura isn't interested in marriage. Not with a man.

Kagome is Sesshoumaru's best friend. They've been friends since she was six and his father Lord Toga purchased her as a slave. Sesshoumaru agreed to court the new Queen simply to hold off marriage proposals while he attempted to find a way to marry the love of his life. So what if Kagome doesn't return his feelings? So what if she doesn't find him, or any man, attractive? She owes him this happiness. That should be enough.

So what happens when the Queen's attention falls on the gorgeous slave and she becomes intrigued? Kagome herself admits to the beauty of the Queen and she cannot deny the attraction, sexual and romantic. But Kagura is a Queen and Kagome is a slave. And they're both women. It could never work. Could it?

Encounters (multiple F/F pairings; T; complete) by sapphireLavender

Inuyasha one-shots (occasionally with sequels) of romantic or platonic relationships. (AUs and canon universe) I will sometimes do requests if I find them interesting.

Equivalent (Rin/Souten; T; ongoing) by sapphireLavender

It's been seven years since Naraku was defeated and the jewel was  purified, no longer existing in this world. But now, a new problem  rises, and it's up to Rin and some friends to fix it.

Never (Kikyo/Sango; G; complete) by Griddlebone (Ao3)

The hardest part of loving Kikyou...

The Palace in the Sky (Izayoi/Sesshomaru’s Mother; E; complete) by LadyInukimi (Ao3)

She liked the way her voice quickened when she tasted a new sweet brought to her from beyond the sea. The way her smile deepened the faint lines at the corner of her lips, and the gentle charm of her voice whenever she spoke of her childhood, of the sea, of love.

Inukimi could even admit that she loved —yes, loved— the way her lips moved when sealed into a kiss, and how the soft touch of her hand could quicken her pulse the way a fight never had.

From wherever he was, Inukimi was sure Toga would be laughing at her.

Part of the Family (Rin/Shiori; G; complete) by @yukinon-writes​

Shiori finally met Rin's family! With the weekend coming to an end, she  has had something nagging at her. Rin makes sure to put a stop to those  thoughts!

A Scar is What Makes You Whole (Kagura/Sango; T; complete) by @kiwi--witch

They have more in common than she'd like to admit…

A Special Taste (Kagome/Ayame; G; complete) by paynesgrey (Ao3)

Ayame studies Kagome and has a plan to get back at Kouga.

Tails from the West (Kagura/Sesshomaru’s mother; Ch. 14; M; complete) by @moon-ion/thetroll (Ao3)

Pack is an altogether new concept, but it is one they are learning together.

This is a series of related one shots about the relationships of everyone involved as they learn, together, what it really means to be family.

Inu-Mothership Spotlight Saturday: Femslash February Rarepairs!

Hi everyone! We here at the @inu-mothership are back with one more set of fic recs for the month. We’re still celebrating Femslash Februrary, and as such, we wanted to bring you a fic rec list that highlights some of the lesser-known F/F ships in the Inuyasha fandom!

The stories that we’ve chosen are listed below the cut in alphabetical order, along with their rating, status (complete or in-progress), as well as the ship. If you see a story on here you like, we also encourage you to check other works by the authors, as many of them have other F/F rarepair stories that you might enjoy!

Thanks, all, and we will see you in March with more fic recs 💖

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[anonymous-eggy]

me rn bc the newest ctc chapter is forcing me to change my mc's information:

[anonymous-eggy]

my pencil died in the middle of this, so i decided to just call it good. my devices hate to see me make two beautiful people kiss

(without live slug reaction below cut)

yasss kumo get that aquaman di-

[anonymous-eggy]

dear lord i cant stop drawing them and going all the way. i meant to only do a lil chibi sketch, but here we are. Kumo with their favorite animal, a Sparrow Griffin.

[anonymous-eggy]

they just want to see how long it'll take him to notice

[anonymous-eggy]

Rian: Why is that child taking care of the chickens?

Kumo: he's the chicken caretaker! he likes them, so i gave him the job.

Rian: He's a minor

Kumo:.... no he's the... he's the chicken caretaker...

[anonymous-eggy]

Eggy's big ol' Masterlist!

Ah yes, enslaved creations. this contains all (well, most) of the things I've created so far! Hope you enjoy! If you do, don't be afraid to tell me your favorite parts of my stuff! (and dont be afraid to reblog!)

Headcanon requests are: Closed!

CHECK MY REQUESTING RULES BEFORE REQUESTING

things colored red are explicit sexy shit! thank you! for those interested, my nsfw blog is @anonymous-eggys-gone-feral!

(all readers are gender neutral unless specified)

(last updated: Mar. 7, 2022)

🥂Nicky Valentino🌃

Nicky Playlist!

✦ wanna have your own Nicky? check out my Nicky store! (everything is free)

☆Imagine- You and Nicky about to sleep

☆Imagine- Taking Nicky to the Brooklyn Bridge again

☆Imagine- Nicky waking up from a nightmare

☆ Imagine- dancing through the halls with Nicky

☆Imagine/short fic- Adopting a kid with Nicky

♡Headcanon- How Nicky would react if MC brought home a stray animal

♡Headcanon- How Nicky would react to a masculine-presenting mc who likes to paint their nails and wear dresses/skirts

♡Headcanon- Nicky when mc is on their period

♡Headcanon- Nicky with an mc who LOVES thunderstorms

♡Headcanon- Nicky with an mc who is scared of thunderstorms

♡Headcanon- Nicky reacting to an mc who was a cop in their world

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♡Headcanon- Nicky transported to our time instead (reverse au?)

♡Headcanon- Nicky with an mc who's had too much to drink

♡Headcanon- Nicky when it's mc's birthday

♡Headcanon- Nicky's preferred Love language to receive

♡Headcanon- when Mc uses Nicky's full name when they're upset

♡Headcanon- Nicky with a non-Italian Mc

♡Headcanon- Nicky's warmth

♡Headcanon- Nicky with an Mc who crochets

♡Headcanon- Nicky with a femdom mc who is into bdsm

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♡Headcanon- Dom Nicky

✧Facts Shared During Nicky's Ending Livestream

✧Mc gets shot and ends up in a coma?!

♧OC content- Connor and Chris spell "Eyes"

♧OC content- Connor and Nicky incorrect quotes

♧ OC content- Connor and Nicky incorrect quotes Pt. 2

♧ OC content- Connor and Nicky incorrect quotes Pt. 3

♧OC content- Connor envying birds in a queer way

♧OC content- Nicky and Connor's children

♧OC content- Alfalfa and Simon’s future careers

✧Crepuscolo (pirate au) Masterlist✧

Hc&c Day

Fluff- You and Nicky have the entire day to yourselves, so you suggest that you two do something you used to do when you were younger.

No Pants!

Fluff- It's one of those lovely warm late mornings; and both you and Nicky are already in love and ready to mess around with each other!

No Nothin', huh?

Lemon- (I recommend you read "No Pants!" first for context!) After an exciting morning and a pleasant day, both you and Nicky can’t help but give in to what would’ve happened that morning if your loveable pooch hadn’t crashed the party.

Not Alone

Angst- A fanfiction of @jadeee 's series, Vendetta! (So make sure you read that before reading this or you’ll be confused) After you survive almost drowning you must find your way home on foot. Exhausted and weak, all you want is to survive and be reunited with Nicky again.

Just the Two of Us (Part 1)

Lemon- You drag Nicky to the private hot tub for some fun, but Nicky has other plans for what fun means tonight…

(⌒▽⌒)☆

✨ Last Legacy ⚔️

♧ OC content- Misc. Alistair things

💕Courting the Crown 👑

Rian Playlist!

♡Misc. Fae and Gwydion Headcanons

♧ OC content- Meet Kumo

💬Blooming Panic🌹

♡Quest with an artist MC

♡Quest with an MC that has recurring nightmares

[anonymous-eggy]

Currently: still considering running away from all responsibilities in Arvore to sail away forever with Rian

[shiroi---kumo]

Well Kept Secret about Kumo (round 2) 

Despite his constant upkeep on his manners and making himself appear poised, prim and proper at all times. Despite his need to be overly polite and exceedingly gracious when dealing with others. Despite his near ever present Stay within the walls of the Royal Court mindset.  Despite his desire to see all around him as equals with their own lives and struggles ->

Kumo will absolutely fall into the You can’t talk to me like that! mindset because even if he sees everyone around him as an equal deserving of respect. He falls into I am the Crowned Prince! mindset just as fast because his station was engrained into him since he was just a small child. 

Even if he’s poised, prim, proper, and kind 24/7/365 - and let’s himself come off as a noble knight - He’s still the heir to Misterica’s Throne and their technical King now and he’ll never get that out his personality no matter how much he tries.  

Kumo can’t be “casual” to save his life.  He will always at the very least give off the air of some kind of noble or upper class member of society.