#look if i see a ship that's not just intensely devoted to each other but WEIRD about it

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h-hey so. I saw your tweet? from such a long time ago (eh no I think it was october) that was about cora/law and something something basically law being soooo much into cora and sick of waiting in general (can I also mention here. the 1975 - fallingforyou and especially the /you said some day we might, when i’m closer to your height/ line) so uhhhhh what about. a cora lives AU when they reunite once law becomes a warlord (also don’t tell me the 100 hearts weren’t meant for cora) and cora has been somehow found and brought back to life by the marines??? but kept hidden from public information for as long as doflamingo was running loose and rampant. but after dressrosa it’s no longer important and anyway they meet again and it’s all. reserved and polite and cora is just happy to see law all grown up and how much influence and power he has etc etc meanwhile law. keeps inviting him to the most high-end/expensive restaurants. buys him the most expensive wine. gets him heart-themed jewelry. the finest silk shirts/scarves. some rare types of tobacco. basically like a reverse sugar daddy thing except it’s law who absolutely spoils cora except cora doesn’t really have any idea what to do with it? bc law just says it’s bc cora took care of him all these years ago and now law wants to reciprocate. except he’s. way too invested in this/there’s something else in his eyes when he looks at cora, instead of just gratitude. IDK IM JUST. they’re such a weird ship to me bc i can’t stomach it at all in any other form than Cora lives AU and they meet as adults + the age diff/dynamic remains kinds the same (master/protegee? sorta) + law is just so fucking into him it’s unreal. bc hes spent so much time thinking about Cora? growing up? much longer than he had actually known him. so he kind of became something mystical in his mind, so when he finally meets him in flesh again? law can’t really deal with whatever he’s feeling toward him except it’s a whole fucking lot. again idk even what I wanted to say through this it’s just back to that tweet - yes I also think it’s a shame there isn’t more coralaw where law is the one leading the relationship/courting cora (or. domming him. like you said) and generally being lowkey obsessed about him. thanks lmfao and bye

HJGSFGSDjgdfshj first off this ask made my day... is there anything like the internet to bring together two fans of a very niche and specific dynamic ANYWAY

GOSH I do love the idea of Law spoiling Cora, especially bc like, from what we saw Cora went from a life of luxury in his youth, to one of struggle and then eventually medium-ish comfort, and was happy to throw it all away again for Law when they went on the run. So it's like, now Law can give that all back to Cora easily and I'd even sort of read it a bit as Law subconsciously trying to show how he's not just some little kid anymore so let him sleep with you Corazon, look, you think a guy who gives you this many silk shirts doesn't know how to show you a good time

Cora getting a little overwhelmed when the gifts and meals start being sprinkled with signs of courting... like, a brush of a hand or Law bringing them somewhere secluded on a walk and carefully getting into Cora's space. Asking Cora to be his +1 to big fancy dinners and escorting him around with a hand on his back ahahaHA

Cora can't deny that Law is just like, a dream guy, but he's gonna need a little extra push to let go of that sense of propriety saying that "they really shouldn't do this"

I tried responding to some other parts of the ask but it got really long and sort of turned into me just rambling about lawcora, so... i separated it all from here 😂

GOSH the 100 hearts being for Cora... another hopelessly romantic tribute from Law, the most Extra Adult-ass Emo walking around. It's exactly like you said, that's one of my favorite things about Law around Cora--the depth of his emotion... we know Law had this deep capacity for hatred when they first met—he was just this well of resentment and anger, even as a kid. But after seeing just how far Cora would go for him, that intensity got completely redirected into love (or "low-key obsession" haha—the naming his pirate crew after Cora and modeling his coat and tattoos after him). It's especially wild considering how "reserved" Law is around others, I guess? Like, he wants everyone around him to Stop Being So Ridiculous, but I feel like with Cora he would just want more and more, to draw out bigger and bigger reactions from him and encourage Cora to screw convention and run off with him. bc in his head they're all that really matter...? he's an all-or-nothing kind of guy!! I guess

And yeeeeah on Cora's side, it's definitely a difficult ship to pin down. I'm kind of like you, really picky about how I'd want it to play out... Part of me doesn't want Cora to be completely oblivious, and I don't love when people strip out how much of a badass/tough/discerning guy he is (though I do love the klutzy, naive-ish side of him). I don't know......... I think I like how I laid it out in the tweet, where Law has always sort of harbored feelings for Cora in the form of puppy love that transformed into an all-consuming fixation. Then it's just a matter of Cora finding out about it, denying those feelings (but the reason changes from "I couldn't see Law that way!!" to "he couldn't really feel that way about me/he could find someone more 'his equal' (in age? status? what excuses are you making Cora??)" over time. And at that point, when Law knows Cora wants him just as bad but is holding back from it, he just snaps. 😂

If they really did have just one long separation, and then a sudden reunion, I like the idea of Law re-learning who Cora really is... Like, he has faded memories of Cora's bravery and goofiness and weird little habits, but he wasn't prepared to meet him again and only end up liking him MORE. He learns about what Cora went through as a kid/in Doffy's shadow, and seeing how he still stayed so kind and brave just makes Law wilder than ever about him lmao!!

[pluckyredhead]

Please ship Orion and Lightray with me, thank you

If you've been reading my Fourth World posting, you might have noticed me mentioning Orion and Lightray's relationship. This is because they're in love and I'm obsessed with them. Please join me in grumpy/sunshine-but-they're-alien-demigods hell, with visual references below.

So Orion, as we know, is the son of Darkseid who was raised on New Genesis but has always felt different and monstrous compared to his peers. Lightray is his best friend, who thinks Orion is just the best thing since sliced bread and says so constantly.

This is literally how we're introduced to them, in New Gods #1:

Lightray: Don't be sad. Hug time! Orion: Hugs are not for one such as me. But you're still my best friend. Lightray: Please let me enter your chambers. Orion: NO THEY ARE TOO DARK. Lightray: D:

This panel, from #6, sums up their whole dynamic really well:

Lightray doesn't crave battle the way Orion does but he is determined to stay by his side, while Orion doesn't want Lightray to fight beside him because he thinks Lightray is too good and pure to be tainted by violence.

Zero personal space.

So one of the things about Orion is that his real face is sort of brutish and not traditionally handsome (the eyebrows are WILD), but he uses his Mother Box (like a living pocket computer that loves you) to make himself look more like the people of New Genesis. In #8, he gets into a knock-down, drag-out fight with his half-brother Kalibak that nearly kills them both, and Mother Box can't maintain the illusion (and also his face is, like, pulverized). And then this happens:

I WEEP. LIGHTRAY LOVES YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE, ORION.

New Gods was canceled soon after this, but when Kirby returned a decade later, he went all in on the homoerotic devotion. So Orion goes to Apokolips to kill his dad and rescue his mom, and who do you think follows him?

That second panel makes me laugh so hard. "Here, honey, you forgot your Scooty Puff Jr!"

My favorite thing about this is that Lightray is playing dumb. He shot at Orion earlier and then said something vague about missing on purpose...but he didn't:

HE REALLY TRIED TO WOUND ORION ENOUGH TO STOP HIS SUICIDE MISSION. And the way he just shuts his eyes and takes Orion's anger because he doesn't care what happens as long as he saves his friend's life...! (Orion doesn't hurt him, they just touch each other a lot.)

Anyway they argue for multiple pages, with Orion insisting that Lightray go home and Lightray insisting that he stay, until finally:

This is so intensely romantic and also so unintentionally hilarious that I can't stand it. The homoerotic gazing into one another's eyes and then the stupid mutual thumbs up! Whatever is going on with that closeup of Orion in the second panel! I die!

...And you know who else dies? Orion! Or at least he comes very close (it's unclear), but is rescued by a freedom fighter named Himon and nursed back to health by Himon and his daughter Bekka. We get a little romance between Orion and Bekka, but we also get Lightray coming to visit:

That is some FULL CONTACT wrestling, boys. Orion pinning Lightray to the ground while telling him it's good to see him is so much, but the fourth panel is even mucher. My goodness.

And then things get serious, because they both believe they are going to die in the upcoming battle (they don't), so they bid each other farewell and Lightray leaves, and then:

Orion yells after Lightray how smart and funny he is and then collapses in despair because his friend is gone. "HOW LIKE A WANDERING STAR HE SEEMS." Oh my god, Orion.

That's it for Kirby, so I'll move on to other writers and artists, but I want to clear that I'm only sharing the most intense scenes between them. There are so many panels, from Kirby and others, of Lightray faithfully following Orion around, joyously welcoming him back to New Genesis, gently teasing him, and talking about how brave and noble he is. And of Orion only smiling for Lightray, going feral when he gets hurt, and telling him he's too good and pretty for battle. And of the two of them touching each other. A lot.

Literally just two random examples. THEY DO THIS SHIT ALL THE TIME.

The next really big moment comes in New Gods (1995), where the Source (basically God/Heaven) becomes corrupted and Lightray goes evil and Orion has to beat him up to stop him and I will never ever ever recover from these pages:

"You want the beast? Do you like it?" on its own is...hoo boy, SOMETHING. But it is eclipsed by the tremulous "Maybe...maybe if I can just hold him" and Orion gathering Lightray up in his arms while telling him he loves him. LIKE. THIS IS SO MUCH. (P.S. Lightray's fine don't worry. And yes, he does want the beast.)

Then we get to Orion (PLEASE read this comic) and the biggest smile Orion has ever smolt:

Look at how happy he is!!! You need to understand that his mother died in his arms ten minutes ago and he's still like "Lightray! Omg hi!!!" (To be fair, his mother was terrible.) Plus bonus unnecessary touching, Lightray's love language being gifts, and Orion giggling and twirling his hair while going "Omg you're so smart."

(Also, when Lightray mentions his "brief but troubling visit" to Apokolips in the second panel, what's not saying is that he put on a silly disguise and went to see a fortuneteller to try to figure out if Orion's mom was lying about Darkseid not being his real dad (she was; again, she was terrible), and when the fortuneteller is like "You DARE come to Apokolips?!" he goes "I would dare anything for my friend!" I know you would, honey. I know you would.)

The next bit requires some explanation. So, as briefly as possible: Orion kills Darkseid (or so he thinks), takes over Apokolips, and tries very hard to change it for the better. He also accidentally gains possession of the Anti-Life Equation, the formula Darkseid is always searching for that eradicates free will, and gradually is driven to use it to FORCE everyone on Apokolips to be good. And Earth. And New Genesis.

Eventually, Orion is seemingly killed, but actually he's been teleported somewhere unfathomably far away, where he realizes what he's done and sinks into suicidal despair. In the midst of this, he manages to both destroy the Anti-Life Equation AND save all of reality (and nearly die in the process), but he still thinks that because he used the Equation, he's irredeemable and doesn't deserve to exist.

So when he's teleported back to Earth and captured by a human who blinds him and rigs him up to a torture device so that he can drain Orion's life force and use it to be eternally youthful, Orion just...lets it happen. Because he thinks he deserves it. For SEVEN MONTHS.

But eventually he's like "Wait...I deserve this, but probably whatever is being done with my energy is not good and I should stop it." He tries to escape but only manages to let out a single scream.

Luckily, Lightray has been searching for him nonstop for those seven months, despite the face that Orion is supposed to be dead. And then we get this:

To be clear: this is sweet, gentle Lightray absolutely obliterating the men who kept Orion in the torture device.

Nakey.

Lightray gives Orion the crushed remnants of his wrist cuffs, and Orion does a magical girl transformation about it:

For everyone playing along at home, that's the second time Orion has canonically told Lightray that he loves him.

Anyway, Orion goes off to get revenge on the guy who did this to him (it's very satisfying, please read Orion), and then he's depressed some more until he has some brotherly bonding time with Scott and finally feels well enough to go back to New Genesis. His last line of dialogue in the series is "For it is late, and the sunrise and friend Lightray await us in the gleaming city of the gods." OKAY!

Tragically, almost every New Gods appearance after this is complete dogshit, although there is a great moment in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps (a Rebirth series) where they need information from Orion but he's comatose so they bring in a telepath and the only word he can get out of Orion's mind is "Lightray." I'LL BET.

IN CONCLUSION: Orion and Lightray love each other so so much and I believe it is honoring Jack Kirby's legacy to think about them smooching. It's what the King would have wanted!

[renlyslittlerose]

Kinktober Day 13 - Piss Kink

For anon~ 💦

Incessant Devotion - 1,778 Rating: E Content: Established Relationship / Explicit Sexual Content / Frottage / Dry Humping / Hand Jobs / Biting / Nipple Play / Piss kink / Watersports / What's a little cock holding while pissing between friends? / Anakin Skywalker has no shame / And Obi-Wan Kenobi is Into That

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Obi-Wan stared at himself in the mirror. Next to him, Anakin stared back.

“You look piqued,” Obi-Wan remarked, noting the bags beneath Anakin’s eyes and the slouch to his shoulders. “Another sleepless night?”

Grabbing his toothbrush he applied the paste and shoved it in his mouth, lathering it up in quick order. Behind him Anakin continued to lurk, eyes watching the motion of Obi-Wan’s hand as he scrubbed away. His sleep shirt was hung loosely around his neck, years of pulling it on and off stretching it so that it hung lank around his frame. Though Anakin was now broad and strong, a part of Obi-Wan would always see the skinny boy of his early teen years, uncomfortable in his own skin despite the beauty of it, knees knobby and limbs gainly.

Come to think of it, Obi-Wan was fairly certain Anakin had been wearing that same sleep-shirt since those days, refusing to throw something out that was still ‘perfectly good.’

“’m fine,” Anakin mumbled. He moved then, broad hands sliding along Obi-Wan’s hips to settle across his stomach, his nose pressed against the juncture of Obi-Wan’s neck. He closed his eyes and sighed. “How did you sleep?”

Bending over, Obi-Wan spit into the sink before straightening back up. Anakin immediately went back to pressing his face against his neck. “Well,” he said as he cleaned off his toothbrush, “considering I haven’t slept on my actual bed for well over a month.”

“The beds on the ship aren’t all bad,” Anakin mumbled.

“I bet you they’re harder than the floor we’re standing on.”

“You’re just mad because you keep smacking your elbow off the wall next to it.”

“Humanoids were not made to sleep in nooks in a wall,” Obi-Wan sniffed.

Anakin smiled then, Obi-Wan catching it out of the corner of his eye, hidden by the folds of his sleep shirt. He let Anakin linger where he was for another few minutes, taking a little longer than he normally would to comb his hair and apply his beard oil. The scent of it wafted through the air, heady spices mixed with a citrus note that tickled Obi-Wan’s nose when he applied it.

Eventually Obi-Wan moved, and Anakin with him. They shuffled toward the toilet, Anakin’s arms still wrapped tight around Obi-Wan’s waist, the pair matching footstep to footstep until Obi-Wan stood over the bowl. Without a word Anakin began undoing the strings around Obi-Wan’s bottoms, pulling at them with hands that had practiced this routine for years. Obi-Wan watched as Anakin reached his hand inside and deftly pulled him out, his touch gentle but steady around his soft length.

Obi-Wan wasn’t sure when this had started, wasn’t sure why either. One day he’d been content to piss by himself and then the next Anakin was holding him as he did so, chest warm against his back, touch reverent along his cock, breath steady as he guided the stream. At first Obi-Wan had struggled to release, feeling very exposed, but Anakin’s soft pleas and the intensity of the intimacy took hold and he found it was actually quite easy to give in.

It was an overstep. Anakin had a way of pushing Obi-Wan to do things that he normally wouldn’t have done just by virtue of it being Anakin who asked it of him. But there had been so many oversteps over the years that Obi-Wan had begun to not care, able and willing to ignore the guilt that curled in his gut any time Anakin asked to see more of him, touch more of him, experience more of him. Kisses had turned to groping, which had turned to touching each other and then being inside one another.

Letting Anakin hold his cock as he pissed seemed almost tame in comparison. Or so Obi-Wan told himself.

Relaxing, Obi-Wan leaned back into Anakin and released into the bowl. The sound of piss resonated about the small space, accompanied by Anakin’s hot breath against Obi-Wan’s ear, steady but with a small hitch at the end that told Obi-Wan how excited he was. Closing his eyes he let the flow continue, resting his hands on Anakin’s arms as he guided the stream.

“Did you drink something before bed?” Anakin mumbled.

“A cup of tea.”

“A big cup.”

“I’m sorry, is your arm fatiguing?”

Anakin bit Obi-Wan’s neck gently.

He finished after that, the steady stream turning into a weak trickle and then nothing else. Obi-Wan remained where he was even after finishing, Anakin’s hand still wrapped around his length and body pressed against his back. He could feel Anakin’s arousal through the thin materials of his pants, pushing against Obi-Wan’s ass insistently.

“That turn you on?” he asked idly.

“Yes.” The boy truly had no shame. “I like holding your cock, Master… makes me feel… I dunno.”

“Turned on, evidently.”

Anakin bit his neck again. Obi-Wan was about to retort when Anakin started fondling his cock, stroking it in slow, steady movements. Gasping, Obi-Wan opened his eyes and looked down to admire the slow flick of Anakin’s wrist, his elegant fingers wrapped loosely around the hardening length, pushing the foreskin over the head before pulling back enough to allow the pink head to peek through.

“A little firmer,” Obi-Wan mumbled, and moaned when Anakin tightened his grip just a little.

A drop of precome pooled out and the pair watched as it dropped into the bowl, mixing with the piss.

Anakin started grinding against Obi-Wan in full, pushing up against him so that Obi-Wan had to brace one hand on the nearby sink. With his free hand he reached around and pulled his sleep bottoms down a little more, the banding sliding along his ass before falling just beneath the curve. Anakin let out a low growl and stalled his movements long enough to push his pants down to his thighs before he resumed his position, his flesh hand wrapped around Obi-Wan’s cock while his mechno-hand slid up his sleep tunic and grabbed his pec.

“That’s a good boy,” Obi-Wan whispered, groaning as Anakin’s hot length pushed against his ass as he continued to rut into him. He hissed as his nipple was pinched, arching up into the touch, startled by how good it felt - the pleasure around his cock combined with the spike of pain. “Force, you’re such an eager Padawan. So desperate for my cock, even when I’m pissing.”

“I love being able to touch you,” Anakin huffed against Obi-Wan’s neck, voice desperate and weak. He swallowed, the sound of it thick against Obi-Wan’s ear, and Obi-Wan reached up to tangle his fingers in Anakin’s curls, holding him in place. “And I love experiencing everything with you, Master - getting to feel your cock as you piss, the sound of it against the bowl, the soft sigh you let out when you’re finally given your release. Your come, piss, spit - I want it all.”

Glancing down his body he watched as Anakin jerked his cock, his balls swinging slightly as he was pushed into from behind. The bowl remained filled, piss and precome swirling in the basin, a sight that shouldn’t have aroused Obi-Wan the way it did.

Perhaps one day Anakin would ask for more. He’d become the basin, or maybe Obi-Wan would be drenched in whatever Anakin had to offer him, willingly allowing himself to become tarnished and debased all to please the maddening boy that adored him so. Because Anakin never remained content for long. He’d ask for more, demanding it from both Obi-Wan and the world, pulling and pulling until the chains that bound them both broke with a clatter, freeing Anakin for just a little while longer.

Until the need was no longer sated, and the next request was asked against Obi-Wan’s heart in the dead of night.

Anakin’s grip tightened, his hand a flurry over Obi-Wan’s cock as he drove him closer and closer to the edge. Pleasure spilled out from Obi-Wan’s core, an intense thrumming sensation that started in his guts and spilled out into his length. Chewing on his bottom lip he kept his attention focused on Anakin’s hand and his own cock, turned on by the sight of it - Anakin’s long, elegant fingers wrapped around his swollen length, strings of precome coating his hand, the sound of it obscene.

“Anakin,” Obi-Wan moaned, hips snapping forward on their own accord as Anakin continued to fondle him, hands greedy upon his body, teeth sharp on the back of his neck and the meat of his shoulder. “I’m close.”

Anakin twisted his wrist on the upswung and kept pinching Obi-Wan’s nipple, twisting the sensitive nub with little regard for how much it was starting to hurt. All the while he was rutting against Obi-Wan’s backside, streaking him in precome and sweat, the scent of it mixing with the piss in the bowl and the flavour of mint toothpaste across Obi-Wan’s tongue.

A few more strokes and Obi-Wan was coming. Biting back his moan, he leaned back in Anakin’s touch and watched as thick ribbons of come spilled out, landing in and around the toilet, coating it in his seed. A few more thrusts and Anakin was coming to, Obi-Wan feeling his seed, hot and slick, across his low back and the muscles of his ass. Falling forward he braced his hands on the wall, holding Anakin up as he finished his pleasure.

When they were finished Anakin pulled away, sinking back against the wall behind them. Obi-Wan remained where he was a moment longer, eying the mess he’d made. It was lucky that the cleaning droids couldn’t gossip…

Standing upright, Obi-Wan kicked his pants fully off and shed his shirt, adding to the mess on the floor. When he turned around he found Anakin still lax against the wall, softened cock hanging between his thighs as he breathed heavily through his nose. He looked a mess, but at least the tension at the corners of his lips were gone, and the telltale tautness in his shoulders had all but dissipated.

“I wasn’t planning on taking a shower this morning,” Obi-Wan mused.

Anakin grinned. “You don’t have to, you know. I like when you smell like come.”

Obi-Wan sighed and turned the water on, hiding his blush. “Get in, darling, before I start to question your personal hygiene once more.”

[tequiilasunriise]

Okay more screaming about Wednesday specifically THAT moment during the final ep:

Enid walks out of a forest, covered in blood and wounds from her previous battle for her life. Enid was shown to be (incredibly justifiably) afraid of creepy shit like exploring spooky ass mansions or going in the woods, but homegirl did not hesitate to RUN through those dark, murder-filled woods in order to find Wednesday. I believe her wolfie form was triggered by not just the powerful blood moon, but also her deep sense of protectiveness over Wednesday. Like, she literally JUMPKICKED Hyde!Tyler’s ass when he was choking out her moon even though this is her first shift and she has no prior experience with controlling her wolfed out state. That’s…. Pretty fucken gay and the fight scene was pretty fucken AWESOME with how visceral it got. Apollo really looked at the ao3 fics we were pumping out and said, “Bet.”

Furthermore, the fact that Wednesday instantly recognized Enid in the midst of all of this adrenaline rushing and shadowy scenery? How Enid initially snarled at Wednesday but seemed to pause and calm down a little upon recognizing her ? Calming down to the point where our beloved ray of sunshine got distracted mid-fight and gave Tyler an opportunity to strike back? Also super fucken mega gay behavior, like yes Enid my darling that’s your girl I know you were so worried over her bUT MY GOD FOCUS ON THE SERIAL KILLER RIGHT BEHIND YOU BABYGIRL I KNOW THIS IS YOUR FIRST SHIFT BUT GODDAMN!!!

I will never shut up about the Hug Scene™️ and its buildup. Enid stumbling out of the woods all blood covered and even though she’s in Ajax’s arms she isn’t like, “Thank god you’re safe” or whatever. No, she takes one look around and immediately asks in a soft, shaky voice, “Where’s Wednesday?” AND THAT TINY MOMENT OF DISTRESS ON HER FACE WHEN NO ONE ANSWERS HER. ARGH. EMMA PLLEASSEEE YOURE FEEDING US SO WELL. When Enid sees Wednesday walking out she a) is the first one to even recognize Wednesday’s silhouette against the fog b) HER IMMEDIATE RELIEF IS SO PLAIN TO SEE ON MY GOD c) does not hesitate to pull away from Ajax and fucken sprint into Wednesday’s arms.

The.

Slow.

Motion.

THE SLOW MOTION YOUR HONOR.

Gods, that just emphasized the sheer gravity of this moment SO MUCH, after so many attempts to hold her moon close Enid finally says, “FUCK IT” and goes right in because fer all she knew Wednesday could have been dead by now. The way she tightly embraces Wednesday before pulling back with so much relief and T E A R S, my god Emma you understood the assignment so well. Wednesday’s wide-eyed stare shifting into equally intense passion as she suddenly pulls Enid back to into her arms and they just CLING to each other with amazing shots of how emotional their expressions are. So fucken full of love and relief and wanting. I especially love the way you can see everyone in the background smiling at the pair. Shit dude, even Ajax shared a knowing look with another student, like even HE knows that Wenclair reigns supreme. The whole school be approving of Wenclair fr fr they witness this devotion-filled hug scene and collectively go, “Yeah, those two belong together. We ship it.”

The hug was so fucken tender. My god. It was a choice made by both of them, a choice both Enid and Wednesday made with equal fervor. They didn’t need words anymore, Jenna’s phenomenal acting gave Wednesday a longing stare that said it all. The way Enid’s hands spread across Wednesday’s back as she clings close, Wednesday’s eyes squeezing shut as if she’s just begging for this moment to last without any visions to get in the way. The final shot of the two embracing with her heads tucked so firmly into the crook of the other’s neck. Seriously, I’ve read some VERY top tier Wenclair fanfics, but none were as so potently, “Fuck… I almost lost this. I almost lost her” as the canon Hug Scene™️. I was losing hope for any Wenclair goodness that could balance out the sheer throw up that was Enid and Ajax making out, but the Hug Scene™️ literally broke into my house, dragged me outta my bed by my scruff, and went about beating the living shit outta me in my own kitchen at 5 am in the morning and it was AMAZING. Wenclair Slowburn Truthers rise up, because my god do we have a solid foundation to work with.

[bardic-tales]

Good morning. For this Thirsty Thursday for the @creators-club, I think today I will dive in a little behind what inspired me to create Sephica. Yes, Sephica is what I call the ship between Bianca Moore and Sephiroth.

This ship was originally created in the winter of 1997 (Febuary if I remember right) and has since seen many updates with every media release or change to the Final Fantasy 7 canon.

What real couples could they be compared to and why? What fictional couples could they be compared to and why?

Trigger Warnings (broadly as they are talking pieces): Abduction, addiction, codependency, cults, dark romance, death, emotional abuse, grief, manipulation, mental health struggles, moral ambiguity, murder, obsession, psychological trauma, self-sacrifice, Stockholm syndrome, supernatural themes, toxic relationships, violence.

Bianca and Sephiroth’s relationship can be compared to several real-life couples who share an intense and all-consuming bond despite challenges through at them. One such couple is Johnny Cash and June Carter, whose love could be described as defying adversity. Cash had a tumultuous past and a troubled mind, which can draw a parallel to Sephiroth’s dark journey. Meanwhile, like Bianca, June provided stability and solace grounding Cash. The relationship was far from perfect, as it had moments of darkness, but they found strength and redemption in each other. I feel like this mirrors how Bianca and Sephiroth’s love is rooted in shared pain and mutual devotion, providing both with a sanctuary even as they pursue their ambitions and are depicted as villains.

Another historical comparison is the relationship between Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley, who shared a connection of grief, loss, and the pursuit of transcendence. Like Sephiroth, Percy was a person who was driven by lofty ideals, while like Bianca, Mary endured personal tragedies that influenced her devotion. Their love fueled creativity and madness alike and intertwined themes of death and rebirth. This is similar to Bianca and Sephiroth who are a blend of passion, pain, and a mutual longing for power, elevating them beyond conventional fictional relationships while challenging their sense of self and morality.

As for fictional relationships, when I was expanding on Bianca and Sephiroth’s relationship, I knew I wanted to stay away from one fictional couple: Harley Quinn and Joker, as I knew that most of my readers will draw this comparison sometimes. Given all of Sephiroth's faults, he has never once laid a physical hand on Bianca. He would rather tear apart the universe to prevent her from harm. When describing their relationship, I think about this quote:

After all, the first thing Sephiroth does once he learns he can take control of the clones is to possess SC X and tries to free Bianca from Diana and Hojo's experimentation, which he promptly learns that his angel can take care of herself.

I wanted to create a relationship that told a story of darkness and sacrifice, as well as dark, intense love. For that, I looked at two fictional couples.

Bianca and Sephiroth share similarities with Spike and Drusilla from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as they are known for their dark, intense love. Their relationship embodies a balance of obsession, loyalty, and shared darkness, which echoes how Bianca remains devoted to Sephiroth, despite his god-like ambitions, murdering, and manipulations. Just as Drusilla finds solace in Spike, who indulges her madness as Sephiroth tends to do with Bianca, Bianca sees Sephiroth not only as her partner but the one constant in a world filled with chaos and loss, willing to walk the path of darkness beside him as his own devotion towards Bianca shows that she can be loved and cared for.

Finally, the last couple who inspired Bianca and Sephiroth the strongest are Hades and Persephone. Like Persephone, who was exiled from the world above and forced to live in the underworld after being abducted by Hades, Bianca is a fallen angel who is exiled from the Celestial Realm and will never feel the eternal moonlight on her skin, as she defied Divine Law and fell in love with the mortal Sephiroth. Sephiroth who now embodies elements of Hades in Fantasy Worlds Collide. Their connection reflects the themes of love combined with sacrifice and devotion. Sephiroth’s creation of the dreamscape for Bianca symbolizes Hades’ attempt to provide Persephone with a sanctuary, reflecting the notion that love can create a refuge amidst chaos. The pomegranate seeds are symbolized by Sephiroth’s healing of Bianca’s injuries she suffered from Noctemaris, her father’s demonic tachi, and her father. When Sephiroth told her about the state he found her in and how he healed and cared for her while searching for his origins in the Underground Library, it sealed her fate, as no one really cared for Bianca before like that.

Moreover, the complexities in their relationship highlight the depth of their emotional bond, much like Hades and Persephone’s. While Hades initially captures Persephone, his affection transforms their relationship into one defined of mutual love and respect. Similarly, Sephiroth’s internal struggle with his emotions — and the knowledge that he can’t just sever the love and bond he feels for Bianca like he could the other positive emotions he felt — he embraces his feelings for Bianca, creating a powerful dynamic that his love for Bianca can coexist with his ambitions. I believe that this mythological framework allows me to deepen their story, letting my readers free to explore the themes of power, sacrifice, and the duality of love in a nuanced manner.

tagging some fellow mutuals: @themaradwrites @littleshopofchaos @serenofroses @megandaisy9 @watermeezer

@nightingaleflow @prehistoric-creatures @creativechaosqueen @chickensarentcheap

@seastarblue

[maniccatra]

srry i guess i'm on one again today cause here's more spop ranting lol~

i really do love that, after everything that went down during seasons 1-4 (both between adora and catra and the experiences they had on their own), we can look at season 5 and see that -

of all the choices that were made during the final season, there are two that seem to impact the conclusion more significantly than any of the other decisions/actions shown to us as we’re nearing the story’s end. their stark, unequivocal importance in leading to horde prime's defeat is just so obvious there's prob no reason for me to discuss them in this rant lol but i think they're ironic in such a lovely way tho so i just kinda wanna talk about em anyway :)

cause i mean, adora making the choice to go back for catra is so sooo distinct from any of the ones we’ve witnessed her enact before, due to its divergence from the thought processes and behavior patterns we’re used to adora following. she allows everyone else with her onboard darla to risk their safety accompanying her, even accepts their willingness to aid her in what i'd describe as a hail-mary-type rescue mission motivated exclusively by adora's personal interest, committing herself, glimmer, bow, and entrapta to a gamble whose stakes are on an incredibly unprecedented level; the array of repercussions that might follow if even one of them should make the slightest misstep are frighteningly intense and volatile, far beyond the scope of their previous comprehension.

it's an insane risk undertaken with no fathomable reason other than want. adora struggles to even bring herself to tell the others that she wants to go back for catra; possibly due, in part, to it being a decision predicated on personal feelings, which are still a fairly unexplored and thus inexplicable topic for adora, remaining just outside her current realm of understanding. like she doesn't even seem to know why she wants to go back for her so badly, she just knows she "can't just leave her there." i mean, we know it's cause she loves tf outta catra haha but it's def an undeniably senseless move made in the face of the worst odds yet, with more weight on adora's shoulders than any of the other times she’s been willing to roll the dice in the past.

the influence of adora's headstrong sensibilities are more prevalent than ever here, and she resolves to turn back, fully devoted to the dangerously entropic endeavor and totally aware of just how desperately untenable the scenario ahead is likely to be, incomparable to any former experience of situations where that’s been a concern. the problematic potential of every passing moment increases exponentially, rises rapidly with each second they spend on prime's ship, and quickly rockets off the charts into completely unknown territory.

but in spite of all the ways that going back for catra doesn’t make sense, adora chooses to do it. a decision founded wholly on her recognition that it’s something she, ADORA, wants to do. so for the first time, really, we see adora let herself make a selfish decision. and she does it for catra <3

even though it puts the entire rebellion in jeopardy, considering the far-reaching and unpredictable consequences the collateral damage to follow would be sure to have if the worst possible outcome of the attempt to save catra occurs and something goes wrong that inevitably leads to the loss/capture of some/all of them. this would extensively influence the success of their allies back on etheria in regards to stopping prime.

adora's growth spikes most notably in spop's closing installment of episodes tho, led along recognizable, established landmarks as she nears the close of her character’s journey w places like the fright zone and mystacor. and then, however briefly, both her and catra regress a bit on their separate self-destructive tendencies. and she thinks catra has left her for good.

but then, even after everything that’s happened since the very beginning, catra turns right tf around and hightails it back to save adora when she sees prime has already started going after the heart & is infecting the planet. and if she hadn't, the whole thing would've gone south. i mean, she reaches adora just in time, finding her injured and weakened with a monster towering over her. and so, if i can wax poetic for a moment (after all that rambling lol), the two choices in s5 that make the most impact on them all winning in the end are:

adora choosing not to leave catra behind

and

catra choosing to stay with adora

and gahh it's just so damn beautiful :')

[princesskenny1998]

MHA | Bakugou Katsuki x proHero!reader ~ Ship

As a newly debuted pro hero with a unique and rather unconventional quirk you’d quickly gained a following, along with some reputation in the field. Though your career was young, people noticed you, both for your fierce and chaotic fighting style and your public persona that fans couldn’t help but love.

However, none of that could prepare you for the strange twist in popularity that arrived one morning when you checked your phone and found countless tags linking you to none other than Dynamight himself. Social media was flooded with fan edits, speculations, and even a hashtag dedicated to the two of you as a “power couple.” And sure, Dynamight was undeniably attractive and undeniably talented, but you’d never even met him.

As you scrolled through one edit—one where someone had cut together footage of you and Dynamight side by side, looking fierce and intimidating—you couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity. The idea of you and Dynamight as a duo was amusing at best, although you had to admit it didn’t look half-bad.

By noon, your agent called.

“Hey, you’ve seen the social media storm, right?” they asked, barely containing their excitement.

“Yeah, I did,” you replied, still a bit amused. “Is this really something to be concerned about?”

“Well, here’s the thing: the higher-ups in the agency think this might actually be good for both your PR and Dynamight’s,” they said. “It’s an opportunity to build more buzz around you as a new hero. The public loves the idea of a ‘Power Couple,’ you know?”

You rolled your eyes, but the idea of meeting Dynamight did intrigue you, just a little. He was known for his relentless drive and hard-hitting quirk. People idolized him for his intensity and strength. However, his temper was also notorious, and you were almost certain that meeting him would be anything but a smooth experience.

“Alright, so what’s the plan?” you asked, giving in.

“We’re arranging for you two to meet up. You’ll both be aware of it, and the plan is to pair you up on a mission soon after. Nothing crazy, just something to get people talking.”

And just like that, you were locked in.

The day of your arranged meeting arrived, and you made your way to the agency’s assigned training facility, knowing Dynamight would already be there. A part of you felt nervous—Bakugou Katsuki, aka Dynamight, was known for his intensity, and his fanbase was as devoted as they came. You weren’t sure how this would go.

As you approached the entrance, you took a deep breath and opened the door to see him standing there, arms crossed, eyes locked on you the moment you entered.

“Hey,” you greeted, flashing a small smile. “[Hero Name]. But you probably know that already.”

Bakugou looked at you, sizing you up as if trying to assess just what kind of person his PR had paired him with. “Yeah, I know. Dynamight,” he said bluntly.

The initial interaction was stiff, almost forced. After all, you were both here because someone else thought it would be a good idea, not because you had a real connection.

However, as the training session progressed, things began to change. Your quirks were oddly complementary. Bakugou’s explosive power matched well with your abilities. You found yourself enjoying the way you could support each other’s moves, almost instinctively.

Bakugou, too, seemed to loosen up slightly, impressed by your control over your unique quirk.

“Not bad,” he admitted, a rare compliment slipping out as you finished a drill.

“Coming from you, that’s high praise,” you replied with a smirk, enjoying the way his eyebrow twitched.

He scoffed, but you could tell he was secretly amused. Maybe this team-up wouldn’t be so bad.

Over the next few weeks, you and Dynamight were scheduled for more and more joint missions, and as you spent more time together, the initial awkwardness started to melt away. Bakugou’s abrasive demeanor softened, though only slightly, and you found yourself genuinely enjoying his company. Sure, he could be intense, but there was something refreshing about his straightforwardness.

As you both walked down a dimly lit street after a particularly grueling mission, you couldn’t resist teasing him.

“So, how does it feel to be in the tabloids with a new ‘partner’?” you asked, waggling your eyebrows.

He groaned. “Don’t even get me started. All these idiots are so focused on ‘shipping’ they forget I’m here to do my job.”

“But hey, it’s not all bad,” you replied, smirking. “We make a pretty good team.”

He stopped, glancing over at you. “Yeah… you’re alright,” he said, with a small shrug. Coming from Bakugou, you knew that was a lot.

As time went on, your friendship deepened, slowly shifting into something more. You didn’t talk about it, but there were lingering glances, casual touches, and inside jokes. You were drawn to him in ways you hadn’t anticipated, and you could sense he felt the same.

One evening, after another mission, you found yourselves alone in his apartment. You were both exhausted, but there was a comfortable tension hanging in the air. You leaned against the counter, watching him as he grabbed water for you both.

“Y’know,” you said, your voice softer than usual, “I didn’t think I’d actually end up liking you."

He rolled his eyes, handing you a water bottle. “You’re not exactly a walk in the park either, you know that?”

You laughed, shaking your head, but before you knew it, he was standing closer, his gaze intense.

“Katsuki…” you whispered, the realization that you’d just used his first name hitting you both.

And then, he kissed you.

The kiss was intense, filled with unspoken feelings that had built up over weeks. It was a release of all the tension, the anticipation, and the undeniable connection that had grown between you.

When you finally pulled back, you were both a bit breathless, staring at each other in shock and awe.

“Guess the fans were right,” you murmured, smiling.

Bakugou scoffed, though there was a softness in his eyes. “Idiots got lucky,” he muttered, his fingers gently grazing your cheek.

Despite your best efforts to keep things quiet, the media eventually caught on to your relationship. You’d been careful, but somehow, a photographer managed to capture a shot of the two of you sharing a kiss after a mission. The photo spread like wildfire, turning into a front-page scandal within hours.

At first, the agency was nervous. Relationships between pro heroes were a delicate subject, and the media frenzy wasn’t helping.

But Bakugou was unbothered, almost amused by the whole thing. “Let them talk,” he said dismissively, his arm draped around your shoulders as you both watched the news from his apartment.

You laughed, leaning into him. “Guess there’s no point in hiding it anymore, huh?”

“Damn right,” he replied, pressing a kiss to your temple.

The public’s reaction was mixed. Some fans were thrilled that their “ship” had sailed, while others expressed shock and disbelief. But for you and Bakugou, the opinions of strangers didn’t matter. You were happy, and that was enough.

As the initial frenzy died down, your relationship became more accepted, and you and Bakugou continued to fight side by side, a true power couple in the pro hero world. You balanced each other perfectly, your quirks complementing each other in ways you’d never imagined.

One evening, as you both sat on the roof of his building, watching the city lights, you couldn’t help but feel grateful for the unexpected turn your life had taken.

“Did you ever think it’d turn out like this?” you asked, glancing over at him.

He shook his head, a rare, genuine smile crossing his face. “Nah. But I wouldn’t change it.”

You smiled, resting your head on his shoulder, feeling at peace.

[itsjaywalkers]

Hi! If you had to assign Ancient Greek myths (or myths of another kind) to each of your fic couples, which ones would you choose? (Very curious what you would choose for Jegulus vs pandalily vs bartylily etc.)

hi nonnie!! sorry it took me a few days to get back to u, but u sent such a good and interesting question i had to . properly think it over before i gave you a reply!! i even discussed it a bit with my best friend, even tho her knowledge on the topic of the marauders is limited to what i've told her + the couple of fics i've convinced her to read lol

anyways !! i used to be a mythology nerd so this ask genuinely made me swoon !! thank u for sending it and encouraging me to rant about both my fav ships AND greek myths <3

for jegulus i feel like it's a bit obvious.. they're so orpheus and eurydice coded.. to me.. it's all about devotion and being incapable to accept a lost love or move on and yet not being able to save the other person, or bring them back, bc it's been doomed since the start. but it was still beautiful while it lasted, and any of them looking back is proof that the love was there in the first place, and that it mattered!!

i could also see them as pygmalion and galatea (shout out to my beloved mil !!) bc i feel like their dynamic, especially in a canon context, is a lot about . them idealising each other in a way . about loving each other bc of what they represent . regulus has james in a pedestal, he sees him as this beacon of good and kindness and he loves him because of that. always from a certain distance, knowing it's bound to end at some point bc he's rotten and he isn't allowed to taint something as perfect as james. not like he'd want to, anyway. and james !! he sees regulus as something beautiful but broken that he's meant to fix. he thinks that if he treats him well and loves him right, reg will change and will choose him exactly like sirius did. he thinks he can mold him in what james thinks is the best version of him, bring out the good he's sure hides somewhere deep inside of reg. ultimately, they're both wrong, and are basing their love in what's simply an ideal etc etc

for pandalily.. they're the amazons <3 powerful warrior women who rejected and rebelled against a men-dominated society <3

they're also very scylla and charybdis coded to me.. two terrifying monsters in the mediterranean sea.. ships being forced to navigate between the two creatures and it almost always ending in tragedy.. their relationship + love is very . monstruous and twisted, in the best way, because they embrace each other's ugly sides and encourage them. they love each other not in spite of them, but because of them. they love violently and intensely, and what might seem grotesque and dangerous and plain wrong from an outsider's perspective it just . works for them . they're happy in that chaos and destruction <3

i could also see them as alcyone and ceyx, mostly in the sense of being this arrogant couple who dares to compare themselves to the gods and ends up being punished for it, because i feel that's very accurate to the version of pandalily i have in my head. also alcyone killing herself after ceyx died, ready to follow him anywhere, even to the afterlife??? that's pandalily. they wouldn't be that . upset or devastated about it i don't think, but the point is that if one of them dies, the other is killing themselves right after, no questions asked

as for bartylily.. it can only be hades and persephone to me.. persephone being demeter's precious sweet daughter and hades being the king of the underworld, always an outsider even around the gods. her having so many suitors but hades being the most persisting one.. softening around her and being utterly fascinated by her freshness and her beauty.. resorting to kidnapping her bc he knew her mother would never approve of their union.. persephone eating from the pomegranate and ending up bound to the underworld.. her being the emobodiment of spring but also becoming the queen of the underworld.. idk i feel like the duality is very . lily . (or at least it's very my lily) and this being such a controversial myth, with so many ppl arguing about if persephone truly ended up falling for hades or if the time she spends down there with him is always against her will, if she was tricked into eating the pomegranate seeds by her husband or if she did so willingly, etc etc, it all fits bartylily incredibly well!! i'm also personally very fond of the story so that's always a bonus

[dyaz-stories]

Welp, since you gave the go sign, when and how did you start shipping Kagome and Gojo? And what inspired you to make your story?

Loool I'm glad to answer that, it's a very funny story to me actually.

Because when I started shipping them, I wasn't even in the JJK fandom. Like I hadn't read the manga and I hadn't seen the anime. I had one friend who was involved in the fandom and who'd talk to me about it, and I think I'd started seeing edits on TikTok. So I knew about Gojo's Vibe™ and I had a pretty clear, if not really defined, idea for the kind of person he was.

And yeah I was just lying in bed scrolling when I started to think about how Kagome is kinda THE character for crossovers and suddenly I had to get up and start pacing because I had the Vision of Kagome/Gojo and I was like oh wow oh wow oh wow. So as you do I looked them up on Tumblr and Ao3 and was delighted to find some stuff, and decided This Is My Ship Now.

(this is one of my favorite posts for the ship it's absolutely excellent)

So it was love at first sight for me, basically. I think there was something about the idea that Kagome could get through all of Gojo's barriers, literally and figuratively, that really spoke to me. Also, the fact that they're so similar in their roles and yet so different? Chef's kiss. Match made in heaven.

As for what inspired me for the alchemy, it's kinda convoluted. It wasn't the fic I'd planned on writing, and I actually had ideas for two other fics, one of which I'd started working on. I can talk about it in more detail elsewhere if you're interested or want a quick rundown, but the problem I ran into was that they required heavy plotting, and I was in the middle of a time-consuming internship without having read JJK at that point, so I couldn't devote my time and energy to that.

I still wanted to write though, so a low-effort, low-plot fic would have been fine. I came up with the idea for the alchemy in a roundabout way though. Shibuya is the focal point of the manga for me, so it came up a lot when I was thinking about fics.

But when I came up with the starting point for the alchemy, I was thinking about writing a Nanami/Kagome one-shot. Basically they're together without knowing of each other's powers, until Shibuya happens and Kagome, worried for her boyfriend, ventures in. Obviously, she saves him (either from Mahito or by busting everyone out of Dagon's domain expansion).

The problem was that after that, she'd, again, obviously, go on to unseal Gojo. And then we ran into an issue, which was that I realized that the moment she met Gojo, it'd be over for her and Nanami.

Now that is just in my mind and everyone is free to feel and write about them however they want lol. But for me, I realized that the instant, mutual fascination between Gojo and Kagome would be so strong and so intense that they would just gravitate towards each other. Kagome wouldn't necessarily realize what was happening right away, but Nanami would. It would just have been sad, and not what I wanted to write.

(I could come up with another Nanami/Kagome story where that wouldn't be an issue mayyyybe but in those circumstances, there just wasn't a way out for them I'm afraid)

(actually it is angst I could get behind, but at that point I didn't want to write it) (no actual cheating involved, but Kagome would fall in love with Gojo while still with Nanami, and he wouldn't be able to do anything to stop it from happening despite knowing it's happening and seeing it unfold) (he'd think he should leave her but wouldn't be able to bring himself to do it and eventually she'd be the one to go) (I think Gojo would never make the first move in those circumstances)

Buuuut the idea of Kagome coming in the Jujutsu world via Shibuya did stick with me. It started out as just a one-shot, ending where chapter one ends basically, and then I got attached, which I should have seen coming tbh, and now here we are lol.

[tranakin-skywalker]

u mentioned in an answer about anakin's friends, and while honestly i think if he had stayed in contact with his mother he would be 10% more normal and 10% more fucked up but in a different direction (shmi's learned helplessness would translate into anakin directly being a little more subservient and cautious to everyone around him, but on the other hand shmi would be like, undoing all the grooming palpatine is doing by going 'DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN' while anakin is actually honest to her about what hes lying to the jedi about) or like. at least one of his normal childhood friends (who in legends canonically didn't believe that anakin was vader because they remember him as too kind) but u said he would be besties with sabe and like.

i now must scream at u about my fucked up metamour anisabe my beloved. they love the same woman in ways that no one else apart from them could understand and she looks just like her (if u can look me in the eye and tell me that sabedala isn't toxic you're lying) while he is the one whom she married. she went back to free shmi while anakin never did but he was the one who found her only for her to die in his arms. if it were a polyamourous thing they'd be the only person that the other wouldn't be jealous of because padme loved sabe first and she still fell in love with anakin and she still didn't stop loving sabe but they're still a little jealous. they would both give their lives for her. in a better world they conspire ways to make her scream and also who babysits so the other can have a date night with padme but they're also angsting about the fact that the other has something with her that they can never have. if they ever have sex post padme's death they're both thinking of her the entire time and they only marry so sabe can have custody of the children. anakin is the only person to see sabe as something other than an extension of padme and its only because he sees her as a love rival instead. padme thinks she's cheating on anakin for the beginning of the relationship but sabe and anakin are just coordinating to not have to look at each other. padme has a type and its hypercompetent abolitionists more devoted to her than they are to their principles

sorry for the long ask i just have a lot of feelings about Them (anisabe). i hope u have a nice day

Anakin and Sabe in any relationship context be it romantic or platonic wouldn't be comprehensible to any other lifeform nor would it probably be very healthy, but fuck if it wouldn't be entertaining. I think that's why I like the idea of it. They would just exist on a totally different wavelength.

Just the amount of intense jealousy and competitiveness that would exist between them would make everyone else think that they hated each others guts but if you bring that up they're like "what? No? That's one of my best friends."

I think something that tends to get forgotten is that Anakin and Sabe would have met in TPM, and that's an event that would color the rest of their relationship. Obviously they didn't interact nearly as much as Anakin and Padme did, but they were still existing in close proximity to one another for an extended period of time. Travel time between Naboo/Tatooine and Coruscant used to be about 8 days before Disney fucked it up, so that's 16 days of just being stuck on a ship together, not to mention the before and after of the Battle of Naboo. I refuse to believe they didn't interact at all during any of that.

Anakin's first impression of Sabe would have been as Queen of Naboo, and then as this girl so loyal to Padme that she was willing to die in her place. Likewise, Sabe would have known Anakin as this little boy who is the only reason why they were able to get off of Tatooine and, later, as the reason why they were able to win the Battle of Naboo. No matter their interactions as adults, that history still exists.

I do think that there would be a lot of very complicated feelings between them and a general love-hate thing going on. Like you said, they both did what the other wanted to but couldn't re: with Shmi and Padme. But I think that they would bond in a way that no one else could really understand.

The things that Sabe would have seen and experienced while helping to free slaves on Tatooine isn't something that most other people can relate too, and even fewer could be able to understand the fury and despair over the Republic doing nothing about it. Anakin would be one of the very few people who gets that.

They were both raised since a young age with this expectation that they would be willing to kill and die for a higher cause, one a Queen and the other the Republic. Their lived experiences are just so fucking bonkers, and honestly I think there's a lot of similarities between them and the thinks that they went through. Makes for some good bonding I guess.

[chromotps]

*immediately pounces on you to talk about CoraLaw bc no one else does anymore (at least, not on Tumblr and not English speakers)* I wanna know so bad how adult Law and Cora would interact bc that'd seem so interesting. Especially on a Cora Lives AU. Imagine coming back to life to find out the boy you saved turned out to be a pirate and a(n) (ex)warlord but also a doctor slash (advanced, bc of his devil-fruit lmao) surgeon. It was probably what most would expect what Law would occupy when he was given the devil-fruit (minus the whole pirate and warlord thing I guess) but at that time all Cora expected and hoped what law would be was free. And thinking of that, Cora would realise just how much Law had grown and how he's far from the kid he was then and how little he knows about the man (not that he knew much about Law even when he was a kid anyway, both their pasts were a touchy subject for them but they did get to know each other a little bit and got close, and at that time that was enough for both of them. They didn't need to know about each other's past or something to love and care for each other. I'm not saying your past defines you but sometimes it kinda does. Not fully, no, but it does help shape you into what you are now). And Cora realises that he missed out on so many things. They both wanted to live together, fully and freely. But Law spent 13(?? Or so) years without him but also, Law hadn't been exactly free, not when Doflamingo was alive and Cora-san's death was a wound that will never be healed. Yk what I'm spitting nonsense at this point and I'm probably projecting but yuh... I just badly wanna know how adult Law and Cora would interact when Cora steps into the light again (AKA brought back to life lmao).

Argh I wanna talk about them but I don't know what to say!!!! These idiots make me cry and sob and scream and smile and laugh and I cannot get them out of my head.

But oh! Regarding of their relationship dynamics, I do love the idea of Law being so openly devoted to Cora (and also possessive and obsessed but the latter is almost a fact that he doesn't even need to so anything or say anything for anybody to notice. I mean, look at this guy. He has tattoos dedicated to his lover. The Jolly Roger on his ship is dedicated to his lover. One of his techniques is dedicated to his lover. He steals hearts because his lover's name is Corazon which means heart in Spanish. Yes the last is a HC of mine but idc he'll still be obsessed even when my HC is removed lol). Idk if Cora would leave a kiss mark on anywhere on his skin he'd leave it there until it gets accidentally (and only accidentally, if anybody tries to wipe it off he'd replace their heads with a mop) wiped off. Cora would also be open about their relationship and would proudly gush about his lover who grins when he's kissed on the nose and could cuddle whenever Cora wants to (then he'd introduce said lover to the people and they're a bit shocked to see a 6 foot tall emo looking mf—). They'd fr be the Mom and Dad of the Heart Pirates. But that doesn't make them any less troublesome lmao.

...I had another thought pop up in my head and I— sigh... thinking about Strawhats meeting Cora and him and Sanji bonding over make-up (implied Zosan. Yes I did just imply Zosan without saying anything that could imply Zosan. I'm brilliant. Also implied Genderfluid Sanji. I love my HCs). And also— what. What does that have to do with– sorry, I was talking to my brain bc it suddenly brought Cross Guild Polycule (+ Shanks) in too. I remembered a fanart where Crocodile, Buggy and Cora were talking about jewellery and make-up while their significant others (Mihawk, Shanks and Law) are staring intensely at them xD not sure if that was a ship fanart tho! Also, I made it into Cross Guild (+ Shanks) polycule bc I can *blinks cutely*. So yeah. Just Bottoms bonding over treasure, jewellery, cosmetics and maybe their lovers (Pls we don't get enough Bottom Cora fics I am begging on my knees for them—).

I am making zero sense and I'm yapping at this point but *breathes heavily* I love talking about CoraLaw. I need more fanart. I need more fics. I need more content, posts about them. I– *dissolves into thin air*

hello!! wowza that's a lot of headcanons ahaha. I need to organize my answer lmaoooo

My brain caught on one of the points you made about adult Law and Cora—like, how surprised Cora would be at Law being a pirate. Maybe, after only really having Doflamingo as an idea of what pirates are like, Cora is a little... not disappointed, but like, worried when he finds out. Part of that worry goes away when he sees that Law isn't cruel. But he does slowly understand that, like you said, Law wasn't totally free after living with all that anger and guilt. I think I saw a post a while ago that talked about how Law never claims that he wants to be the King of the Pirates or anything—his "dream" was really just to avenge Cora, and might not have expected he'd survive after that. SOOOOOOO. I think once Cora totally catches up on who Law is as an adult (and realizes he still loves him :3c), he forces Law to sit down and have a conversation about what his new dream should be—it isn't about what he'd die for anymore, but what does he want to live for? Then, I guess the headcanons could be anything... maybe they decide they want to focus on bringing medical help to people who need it, and Law becomes some kind of renegade pirate doctor who goes into places the world government has quarantined... i don't know!! the world is their oyster!!

Ah... the two of them being lovey-dovey around the Heart Pirates........;w; I do also like the idea of them being a little secretive about it, at least maybe at first—like, Law is such a private person, and he doesn't want to "share" Cora after just getting him back... even if it's his own crew just seeing Cora blush or something, haha. And I love cute, open-with-his-feelings Cora, but also liked that rough side of him that would curse out useless doctors and stand up to Doflamingo—I could see him actually being more flustered than Law telling others about their relationship... Like, Cora is talking to Sengoku over transponder snail, and saying stuff like "yeah... I'm... kind of getting dinner with Law tonight. Yes, that Law—don't laugh, damn it, Dad!" and struggling to get his words out. Then Law comes up and takes the receiver from Cora to say, "Then we're gonna make out afterward. Have a nice evening," and hangs up.

my brain is unfortunately too obsessed full with ace/lu and lawcora to come up with anything fun for those other characters, but I'm sure someone out in the world could add on! I'd also love more fics for themmm. I know sometimes you have to "make your own food", but I'm still too deep in my Ace Era to do anything about it yet haha

[bigsoftmarshmallow]

You know something I really want to see at some point? (This is mostly just for the sake of conversation, mind. But if you wanna ask for the DorfMisers' opinions, I'm cool.)

Fem!reader x Ganondorf where both are equally yandere for each other. But, like, genuinely in love & utterly devoted to each other in a very Morticia & Gomez Addams sort of way. I’m thinking of a villain power couple. And just like Morticia & Gomez Addams, they often plot to kill each other, but all it does is make each other fall deeper in love & complement the other on their methods. Sometimes even making suggestions on improving their methods for next time.

I’m talking super supportive of each other’s interests & encouraging to the other, as well as always listening to the other’s problems (as in a two-way street; she listens to his problems, too).

Loves to fight each other while flirting & making bedroom eyes, but no matter who wins in the end, it always results in wild & crazy sex. Same for when fighting together on the battlefield. Like, seeing each other covered in the blood of their enemies just makes them go crazy.

On the other hand, much like how Link & Zelda work in Hyrule Warriors, taking one down just pisses the other off to the Nth degree. So, if you beat Ganondorf, his queen will be there almost instantly to rip you apart & vice versa.

Though, I also feel like Hyrule Warriors missed a golden opportunity. I would've loved to see something similar to the Combo & Team Attacks from Kingdom Hearts.

Just more emphasis on teamwork & how it can very easily turn to tides of battle in your favor.

<3 Gives new meaning to "Crazy In Love". I like the dynamics!

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Each iteration of Ganondorf and Demise would express their yandere dynamic with their equally devoted SO in ways that suit their unique personalities, while still retaining the core elements of obsessive love, fierce loyalty, and a dangerous attraction to each other’s strength and darkness.

Wind Waker Ganondorf

In the wreckage of a pirate ship they’ve just destroyed together, Wind Waker Ganondorf watches his beloved, her hair wild from battle, eyes burning with intensity as she wipes blood from her blade. He approaches her with a smirk, wiping off his own hands, stained red.

“You’re getting better at this,” he purrs, voice smooth. “But next time, try aiming for the throat a little higher. It’s more efficient.”

She grins wickedly, turning her blade toward him with a teasing glint in her eye. “Oh, I’ll keep that in mind… if you ever manage to survive my next attempt to kill you.”

Ganondorf chuckles darkly, stepping closer, towering over her as the tension between them thickens. “Only you would think to try, my love,” he murmurs, his hand tracing her cheek with possessive tenderness. “But don’t worry. You’ll learn.”

With a swift motion, she lashes out, blade aimed at his heart. He catches it with his hand, blood dripping from his palm as he smiles—completely unfazed. He pulls her in close, pressing his bleeding hand against her cheek.

“I’ll kill you next time,” she whispers, eyes locked on his lips.

“Good,” he growls, kissing her fiercely. “I look forward to it.”

Ocarina of Time Ganondorf

After a bloody battle in Hyrule Castle’s ruins, Ocarina of Time Ganondorf stands over his throne, triumphant. His queen joins him, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction, clothes torn but her spirit intact. They both breathe heavily, the adrenaline from the fight mingling with their ever-present desire for one another.

“You’ve outdone yourself,” he comments, eyeing the way she cut down her enemies with precision.

“Not as much as you,” she counters, admiring the raw brutality of his power. “But you did leave a few alive. Careless.”

He raises a brow, an amused smirk playing on his lips. “You’re welcome to finish the job.”

She tilts her head, pacing around him, trailing her hand over his shoulder and down his arm, her nails grazing his skin. “And after that, perhaps I’ll kill you as well… to test if you’re still as strong as you claim to be.”

Ganondorf’s hand shoots out, grabbing her waist and pulling her onto his lap, their noses inches apart. “You can try, my love, but we both know who will win.”

She presses a dagger to his throat, lips brushing his as she whispers, “We’ll see.”

They both laugh darkly, leaning into a kiss filled with the promise of battle and passion.

Twilight Princess Ganondorf

Twilight Princess Ganondorf sits on his dark throne, surveying the battlefield from his perch in the twilight. His queen stands beside him, their eyes both fixed on the carnage below. She smiles softly as the crimson light of sunset bathes their enemies' remains, her eyes filled with pride in what they’ve done together.

“Beautiful, isn’t it?” she muses, running her fingers along the hilt of her sword. “The way they fall… as if they knew this was their destiny.”

Ganondorf chuckles, his deep voice rumbling with approval. “Indeed. None can escape it.” He shifts in his seat, regarding her with a feral intensity. “And you, my queen… are the finest weapon I have ever wielded.”

She grins wickedly, turning to face him fully. “You say that now. But one day, I’ll be the one standing over your dead body.”

Ganondorf’s eyes flash with excitement at her words. “You think so, do you? Perhaps you’ll make a good challenge after all.”

She steps closer, placing a hand on his chest, feeling the pulse of his dark magic beneath his skin. “Careful, love. One day I’ll make good on that promise.”

He stands, pulling her roughly against him, his lips inches from hers. “I look forward to it.”

Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf

The battlefield is a sea of fallen soldiers as Hyrule Warriors Ganondorf surveys the destruction with satisfaction. His queen strides up beside him, blood splattered on her armor, eyes gleaming with pride. They glance at each other, and without a word, they know they’ve exceeded each other’s expectations yet again.

“You’ve gotten stronger,” she remarks casually, wiping blood from her blade.

Ganondorf laughs, his voice booming with approval. “And you’ve become more ruthless. I’m proud of you.”

She smirks, her eyes dark and dangerous. “If I don’t kill you first, I might actually allow you to rule Hyrule with me.”

Ganondorf’s eyes narrow with amusement. “Is that a threat or a promise?”

“Both,” she replies, stepping closer, her hand ghosting over the hilt of her sword as if daring him to challenge her.

He grabs her wrist, pulling her into a bruising kiss. “Try it, my love. It will only make me want you more.”

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf

Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf watches from the throne room as his beloved cuts down the last of the enemies with deadly grace. Her blade drips with blood, and her eyes shine with delight as she wipes her brow, triumphant.

“You’re a vision,” he murmurs as she approaches, admiration in his voice. “A queen worthy of my throne.”

She smiles darkly, resting her blade on her shoulder. “Flattery will get you nowhere, Ganondorf. If you wish to impress me, you’ll have to do better.”

Ganondorf smirks, his eyes glinting with challenge. “Then perhaps I’ll have to kill you.”

She raises a brow, stepping closer, her lips brushing his ear as she whispers, “You’re welcome to try.”

He grabs her waist, pulling her into a deep, heated kiss, and as they break apart, he growls, “I’ll savor every moment.”

Demise

Demise stands at the edge of a battlefield, the earth scorched and smoldering beneath his feet. His beloved approaches, her hands covered in ash and blood, her eyes filled with admiration for the destruction they’ve wrought together.

“You fight like a demon,” she says, her voice low and reverent.

Demise smirks, his eyes burning with intensity. “And you, my queen, are no less fierce.”

She laughs, a dark, sultry sound that sends a thrill through him. “One day, I’ll kill you.”

Demise tilts his head, his fiery hair crackling with power. “Perhaps. But not today.”

She steps closer, her eyes gleaming with challenge. “We’ll see.”

Without warning, she lunges at him, their blades clashing in a deadly dance, each strike filled with passion and fire. They move as one, their movements perfectly matched, and as they fight, they exchange words of admiration and love, each blow only serving to deepen their obsession with one another.

When the fight finally ends, they stand breathless, their weapons lowered, but their eyes still filled with the same dangerous fire.

“Next time, I’ll win,” she promises, her lips brushing his as she speaks.

Demise grins, pulling her into a searing kiss. “I’ll be waiting.”

[electricpez]

I HAVE TO ASK!!! WHAT DO U THINK OF WAVEWAVE!!!!

I LIKE IT A LOT i just find it comforting and interesting. i'm not one to ship characters intensely and i don't get much gratification from romantic things, but something about them feels nice to me. autistic4autistic relationship forreal........

putting under readmore bc i'm just rambling tbh

they're both similar in that they are introverted, very smart and capable, hard-working and devoted, and usually known to be cold and creepy. but they aren't the same.

I am of the headcanon that they are both autistic (by human standards, at least) and also not predisposed to typical displays of romance. I am not fully against more tender affectionate wavewaves in a more traditional sense but I feel like it's easy to over-do it and end up with them being OOC.

various takes:

an aromantic partnership built on mutual respect for each others capabilities and devotion to the decepticon cause. they have an admiration and appreciation for each other, but are close partners for the sake of collaboration and reaching shared goals. they keep each other in check. (+ maybe there's also a domestic aspect to it. the casual intimacy of living together, sharing personal space and dividing chores.)

or a relationship where literally no one else can even tell they're together. they're often seen together but no one really bats an eye. because their idea of affection...doesn't look like typical affection. to others it just looks like they're discussing technical shit and swapping information for work purposes, when really that's just their idea of a fun conversation. they're not really trying to hide it. in fact, if you knew this was how they flirt, you'd say they're being too overt.

or the idea of them babysitting each others "kids" is funny. the cassettes pranking shockwave. or shockwave putting the casettes in HIS big booby chest. soundwave looking after a bunch of fuckin bugs or predaking or whatever shockwave's little guys are depending on the continuity. because soundwave isn't the only dad, shockwave also usually has some kind of "minion".

EDIT: OH YEAH silly wavewave is also awesome.

i'm not going to mention my opinions about nsfw aspects. because i do not know how old you are or your comfort level with such a topic.

I'm into G1 and TFP wavewave mostly. Cyberverse wavewave is good too, but it's a different kind of dynamic because they're both grumpy assholes in that show and have a rivalry. TFA wavewave is fine but they don't know each other and don't have much in common, not to mention TFA Shockwave is old as hell while Soundwave is a few months old so there's a vast difference in life experience as well

We have yet to see how Earthspark wavewave could be, but i think it could work based on what we know of them individually.

anyway YEA i like wavewave. sorry for my long ass response anon

[kinmokusei-stars]

Inukou

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And modern food that they would like, but I forgot the emoji... (⁠⇀⁠‸⁠↼⁠‶⁠)

Your art is really cute. I would like to see random doodles you do of them ❤️

Aww, thank you so much, I'm so glad you like my art, I really appreciate it!! ⸜(*ˊᗜˋ*)⸝ And I'm so excited to have an emoji ask, that basically never happens! LMAO

I'll try and go one by one, but I might overlap them for some fun! Sorry this took most the day to answer, I had a lot to write out! LMAO All the answers are under the cut, be warned, I'm a rambler, these get long lol 💚 ___〆(・∀・)

🍁 Tropes I like: Basically all the ones that are in InuKou! I'm a big fan of ships with a Red/Blue theme, height differences, and more casual pairings! Add in intense devotion, open communication (This one ALWAYS gets me), and a subversion of the soulmates trope and it's golden in my book- LMAO Things like being deeply hurt and learning to heal together, and calm x argumentative also have me hooked-

🪻Perfume/Favorite smell headcanon: I fully believe that in a modern AU, Kouko would wear a mix of some mild floral perfume, and a nice woody cologne! She'd be very particular about which type and how many sprays of each she uses just so it smells the same everytime she wears it. ( ᵔ ⩊ ᵔ ) I imagine Inuyasha would be able to pick out the smell from anywhere- LMAO

Outside of a modern AU, though, I don't imagine Kouko would use too much perfume at all, really. Maybe on rare occasions?

🐍 Ship symbolism: I always mention the color green being used whenever I draw these two as a way to represent their relationship being built on mutual growth, because that's the one I use all the time, but I also love using the moon and night sky symbols for them! Inuyasha's obviously the moon, and she's the night sky! Way later down the line their daughter actually fits into that theme with clouds being a big part of her design!

🐙Other Kouko ships??: InuKou's my undeniable #1 and my favorite, though that's fairly obvious, let's look at the other possibilities for her! My biggest thoughts for other possible Kouko ships are with Sango and Jinenji! I always imagined that Kouko found Sango really pretty, and in some alternate universe they probably hit it off, they have a lot in common, and it's really a strong girl x strong girl ship, which we love LOL And her and Jinenji would just be really sweet with their interactions! It's a much fluffier alternative to InuKou with how starkly different Jinenji is from Inuyasha in... Basically all ways.

I also think her and Miroku would be really funny? They aren't a pairing I'd genuinely consider too much, but I think they'd be super goofy, and could maybe have some super sweet sincere moments once Kouko knocks some sense into him LMAO Who knows. Plus, a magic-heavy guy with a tanky girl is always fun!

I also had a friend of mine suggest Kouko and Kagome? Which, in all honesty I think would be really cute and supportive for the both of them! Plus, the ranger/tank dynamic would be fun in battle. Kouko already picks her up all the time already as friends, I just imagine that'd happen twice as much if they were a couple- Whoops, I think I like the idea of KagKou more than InuKag LMAO

You could also pop any of the characters into a poly ship with her, and I imagine you'd also get some fun combinations! I don't think into those too often, but they're there to explore! If anyone has any ideas for hypothetical ones I'd love to hear, it'd be fun to see what people come up with. ( = ⩊ = )

🍗 A modern food I think Kouko would like: I think she'd LOVE steakhouses.

Good rich steaks, pasta, any type of heartier stews, coffee (She'd say she drinks it black but she's lying and all you have to do is look into her cup to see that LMAO) Anything savory and full of carbs or protein would be her jam.

She'd also VERY much appreciate protein shakes, naturally.

I'm working on a really cute fall-themed drawing while writing this, so no silly doodle, but I had a lot of fun writing all this, thank you so much for the ask!

[jennycalendar]

buffy/giles? jenny/cordelia? angel/cordelia? spike/anya? dawn/xander? willow/kennedy? kennedy/anya?? (i know i'm late to this game but i want to hear all your opinions)

buffy/giles:

oh, man. my take on this is a little different from most. starts out like i have a certain position, but prepare yourself.

buffy/giles is so divorced from canon! the story itself took so many steps to remove the possibility of buffy and giles ever becoming a romantic relationship -- the Six Inch Rule is often cited in a lot of b/g fics (yes i read them. i read everything.) and it's very very clear that the show has placed giles in a paternal role. a lot of the b/g ship arguments seem to suggest that giles doesn't actually want to be buffy's dad, but i think that omits the rest of that sentence -- giles doesn't want to be buffy's dad because he feels like a good dad would not be sending their kid out to die, and he believes that the ultimate act of paternal devotion is to Not Be Buffy's Dad. and buffy herself CLEARLY wants giles to be her dad! this is a point of contention between them!

i have read some b/g fic because i am always curious, and the bulk of the fic that i HAVE read just absolutely refuses to engage with the canon messaging, instead choosing to say "all of the rest of you are reading canon wrong, giles and buffy have never had a father/daughter connection, and there's always been romantic potential here." i find this incredibly boring. i think that any exploration of buffy/giles HAS to incorporate that, at one point, she saw him as her dad, and HAS to explore how those feelings changed + the weirdness/messiness of this entire dynamic in the first place.

i am not gonna be one of those people who pearl-clutches -- buffy/giles is a long-established part of this fandom and i do not think that it does us any favors to pretend that they didn't build so much of the incredible giles content/infrastructure that's out there! even if it's not my thing, i can respect it. but part of the reason it's not my thing is bc i do not see a lot of it that actually engages with canon. much of it intensely mischaracterizes buffy AND presents giles as the Perfect Man Who Is Perfect, which, again, soooo not interesting to me. write some weird shit where the daddy issues are addressed instead of shaken off and shoved into a closet! that is literally what fanfiction is for!!!

jenny/cordelia:

iiiiiii can't see it. they're way too similar. i've read a couple of fics where cordelia has a crush on jenny but honestly just cannot buy it. i think cordelia wants to BE jenny (cool confident assertive lady with a geek ass little boyfriend, is not bothered by what people will think of her for dating said geek ass little boyfriend) which is a little different.

angel/cordelia:

14 year old celia will never not be crying about them. neither will 22 year old celia. the most perfect thing to ever exist. they invented friends to lovers. i truly think there's nothing like them in the entire buffyverse -- the people that they start out as are so fundamentally incompatible, and then the people they grow into through heartbreak and supernatural situations become SO ENTWINED!!! i love the idea of a second, enduring love that you grow into -- something that is not fated. of all the couples in the buffyverse, they're the ones who are actually, canonically best friends who enjoy each other's company w/ the love stuff blooming FROM THAT, and that will never not kill me.

spike/anya:

hot in the short term/for a fwb situation, but i think they probably work best as friends. i don't really have anything to justify this position, Simply Vibes.

dawn/xander

i am totally ambivalent. i understand that it happened in the comics, but it's so hard to look at them and imagine it when he's such a big brother to her in canon! on principle, though, i respect the idea of the dynamic shifting as she gets older, because i love the narrative notion of relationships evolving and changing shape as time goes on -- i actually really love this one fic i read where she's obsessed with this idea of becoming a Cool College Student and wooing him with her new attractiveness, and it doesn't SEEM to work (she even brings it up to him and goes "haha wasn't this so funny and stupid of me to think it could happen?") but there's a suggestion that his perspective on her might be gradually changing.

willow/kennedy

people hate kennedy so much and that makes me love this more. out of spite. 1) this was so clearly not a long-term thing, and 2) this becomes so fun to watch if you look at kennedy as Baby Jenny & recognize the subsequent implications of this.

kennedy/anya

a recipe for disaster, i think. they both wanna be in charge and spoiled by their partner. they would get into SO MANY FIGHTS.

[thelioncourts]

Is there any ship with lestat other than loustat that you like? I know shippers tend to be like crazy possessive when it comes to him and don't like him with anyone but louis but i look forward to how they handle lestat's relationship with armand

hm. you know, I've got to say no. no, there really isn't any other person beyond louis that I like lestat with.

that all being said! I wasn't lying when I said loumand is a weird exception when it comes to louis. because outside of that, I don't like louis with anyone else either. and even then I think part of why I'm so okay with loumand is because I know it's temporary???

I am realistic though and I know that there are important relationships to both lestat and louis outside of each other! like, I don't like nicki, not a fan of the nickistat ship, but I'm grateful for nicki because I think, in a lot of ways, he saved lestat. and I think lestat and armand have a horribly interesting and wonderful relationship, I just think it's one I view differently than others.

like -- and I'm trying to figure out how to word this -- the best part of lestat and armand, to me, is that it never happens and that it never happens for a multitude of reasons, namely that they're just not right for each other. what I'm really hoping the show focuses on re: those two is armand's idealization of lestat. when armand and lestat meet, the most important part of that meeting isn't any attraction or whatever (like of course they're attracted to each other; lestat looks enough like marius (and is gorgeous) and armand is objectively beautiful), but it's that armand, the leader of this coven, sees lestat and goes, "you are everything I cannot be, but want to be."

lestat and armand have certain similarities, namely their intensity, but they're very different. lestat draws people to him like moths are drawn to a flame. lestat is a natural leader, a dominating personality of charisma and horrible bouts of lashing out. he is both stagnant and everchanging, and despite any and all flaws, those who know him adore him. armand has many people, people that love him, but struggles to maintain them because of his flaws, or because he doesn't inspire the same kind of devotion.

like louis, armand needs something to worship. armand is objectively the most religiously devout in the entire series (something we get a glimpse of with his prayers in ep. 4) and lestat is, as louis says in later books, a god of sorts. and if louis can worship lestat as his god, armand most definitely can too.

anyway, idk where I was going with this. I'm very possessive of the loustat relationship and truly don't love them with other people at any point. I have a soft-spot for loumand (soft enough I'm considering a fic of them???), but, then again, armand is arguably louis' longest lasting relationship, especially in the show 'verse.