#march of the masks

[impactedfates]

Detective Oblivious - Various HSR Characters x GN! Reader

★ Summary: You’re best friend lately has been acting strange. Could they have a crush on someone?! You have to get to the bottom of it…though perhaps you can start by noticing how they look at you

☆ Characters Included (Separate): Gepard, Luocha, Welt, Luka, March, Kafka

★ Genre/Trope: Romantic + Fluff + Maybe a bit of Crack

☆ Warnings: None

★ Extra: Genshin Ver Here // Semi-Proof Read

You knew Gepard since the both of you were young. You weren't a Silverman Guard yourself but you definitely supported your best friend when he became one. And was so proud when he later became a captain.

Lately though, he seems to be tripping over his words when he's trying to instruct some new members, and you witness all of it. It's strange though. You knew Gepard was a great teacher and mentor yet when you decide to visit you see him stumble on his words and even get strange looks from the trainees.

You were talking to Serval who simply laughed and said.

"He's distracted by a certain someone~"

But who could be occupying his mind!? You could see Serval gave you a deadpan look when she realized you were actually thinking of who could be on her brother's mind. She wanted to smack you silly but at the same time. If her lil Geppie wasn't ready to confess she can't do it for him.

You stopped visiting Gepard whilst he was training trainees or anyone in fact. And he did just fine! That's what you heard anyways when Lynx nudged you smiling knowingly. You grumbled a bit as you haven't gotten one bit closer to finding out who your friend had a crush on.

In truth, you also didn't want to know. You had feelings for the guard, but at the same time you'd be able to know if whoever took his heart was a good fit for him. Though...eventually your frustrations got the better of you, and one day. When he was free and so were you...

"WHO THE HELL DO YOU LIKE!?"

You watched as a blush crept on his face and looked at you. It seems as though his sisters have told him about how dense you were to who he liked. He took a small breath before answering you.

"O-oh...it's um...it's actually...you"

When Luocha realises he has feelings for you and they are genuine. Like, he wants to spend all his life with you. He seeks you out. He starts by gathering various things you like and asked to hang out with you. Like a date in his mind but in yours it was just what you two usually did.

You didn't even realise he was trying to be more romantic to get the mood set for when he confesses...and he could see that. He found it both annoying yet amusing with how you seemed to play off everything he did as purely platonic.

He opened a door for you when you went into a restaurant.

He pulled a chair out for you.

He even paid for your whole meal, held your hand as you walked out and even gave you a kiss. Now the good news is that at the end of the day, when he brought you home. You realised he was acting strange! The bad news is...

"Do you like the waitress that was serving us or something? You were acting so differently and we always have that waitress when we go eat at that place. So you have to like her right?"

You state, almost proudly. Luocha could only sigh and pat your head before leaving a small kiss on your cheek.

"I think I prefer the person in front of me"

When you saw that the usually calm and collected Welt seemed to be acting differently. As well as Himeko and the other trailblazers (minus Dan Heng) giggling when he was talking to you. You knew something was up, but he always told you everything?

You consulted everyone on the Express who each gave you a vague answer about how "he's just nervous" and "you'll know when he's ready" until you asked March 7th. She excitedly explained that he finally liked someone before the Trailblazer covered her mouth and scolded her for revealing his secrets.

Lucky for them though, you had no idea you were the one he developed feelings for. They weren't sure if they should be relieved you were dense to his feelings or mildly concerned.

In the following days you've compiled a lot of people you knew Welt knows. This was quite the long list considering the people he's met and you spent hours crossing out names, adding names back in and considering if he liked them or not. You were almost tempted to check his phone to see if you can spot a difference in behaviour there.

Welt eventually found the notebook you were using as your "Detective Journal" and raised it above your head as you tried to retrieve it, simply stating you were wrong with each name listed.

"Huh!? Then who do you like?"

"Simple, the one person you didn't add to the list. Yourself"

How could you not notice the way Luka always tries extra hard in whatever he's doing when he finds out you're there? He begged a bunch of his friends and such not to tell you as he wants to make it special. Wants to "mega impress you so you'll go on a date with him" (his words not mine)

This was all fine...if it weren't for the fact that to everyone else. He was being so obvious he liked you.

Anytime he wins a match he specifically looks for you to see your reaction.

Anytime you compliment something of his, perhaps his hair style or the clothes he was wearing. He always wears his hair that way more often and buys more clothes of similar styles.

He's always so attentive to you, not that he isn't to anyone else when you're all hanging out. But it's clear he's listening to whatever you say with direct care as if the words you speak will run away if he doesn't.

It's gone to the point where Seele begins ranting to Bronya about it. Crying over the fact that you can't see the tell tale signs. It all broke for her when you tell her that you think Luka likes someone but you can't figure out who. And even though she said she wouldn't tell, she ends up clutching onto your shoulders and shaking you.

"HE LIKES YOU DUMBASS"

March 7th honestly acts similar to how she always does. Just a bit more energetic when you're around. But you knew she was still acting differently, I mean she's your best friend. Surely you'd know when she's different, even just a bit.

And you attempted to figure out why she's acting differently. Finally settling on having a crush. But who could she like? She's complimented many people on their appearance before but you knew she didn't like them in a romantic sense.

You began thinking to see if she did actually like anyone in a different way and you just weren't there to see it. Then again, you and her always stuck together. You knew everyone she knew, so there wasn't any point in thinking if she met someone else.

One day when you were in her room, she went out to grab something and you noticed a book poking out from under her bed. Pulling it out you looked at the cover

"The Best Person Ever < 3”

was written. So this is it! You'll finally find out who she liked. But at the same time...you didn't want to break her trust by looking through it. You silently put the book down and slide it back under the bed, but not in time for her to walk in and see the book in hand. She quickly ran over with a blush and asked if you saw anything, to which you shook her head and said no.

She breathed a sigh of relief...until you both noticed one of the pictures fell out and oh? It's you with a heart drawn around you...that's not how she wanted to confess...

Kafka finds out rather quickly that you're trying to figure out who she likes. Who she's developed feelings for. She knew that you knew that her behaviour has changed up a bit, especially with you. How you didn't connect the dots when she out right told you she did in fact like someone is beyond everyone.

But oh she loves watching you from a distance try to find out just who got her attention. Who the lucky one is to be the item of her affection.

She messes with you, she gives you hints on who she likes but keeps them as vague as possible so that she can just watch you pout in frustration every time she says you guessed incorrectly. She just loves watching how much you try to figure it out.

But as much as she loves that, as time goes on. She does get slightly annoyed that you've guessed everyone, even twice. But never guessed yourself. So one day she tells you that she'll reveal her crush. And simply raised a mirror to your face with a smile.

"Aren't they just the cutest?~"

Anyone else find it hard to know when someone likes them? Cuz I do, hence this idea sprang forth. Not all the characters included are ones I simp for but I thought it would be interesting to add them (I literally only simp for Luocha out of the characters included tbh nsoaorgr)

[theelvishfiddler]

the sillies

[rennebright]

OC💜 by March_AB [Twitter/X] ※Illustration shared with permission from the artist. If you like this artwork please support the artist by visiting the source.

[404-art-found]

guardian of the masquerade

[deuynndoodles]

[ID: A colored, digital comic featuring characters from Dey's Links Meet AU with a focus on Mask. The colors are muted and warm.

The group walk through a forest marked as "Rancher's Era." Rancher leads the group, commenting that they're "Almost there". Tiny, Tracks, Mask, Vet and Sky follow behind him, in that order.

"Oh, how sad..." someone says. A skeleton rests against a tree, sword and shield in hand, wearing the Hero's Shade armor. Mask's shadow casts upon the skeleton, their head lining up right with the skull.

Mask furrows their brow, expression near indiscernible.

"Kid, hurry up!" Mask rolls their eyes and turns to follow.

Sky waves to Mask as they run ahead to catch up. Their eyes are not visible. End ID]

hero's shade

[shiningstarr15]

The Illusion of Control

But we all know whose really pulling the strings

Tbh this was just an excuse to draw the corrupted versions of the glamrocks and vanny. I haven’t drawn her since.. like.. march 😅😭

Still working on getting better at lighting but I’m happy with how the glowing eyes turned out lol

Enjoy :3

[cannibalgh0st]

My hair so far of 2024! I dyed it last month and been treating it! I used a red color depositing hair mask last night🥲🌺💞💖🍒

[notasapleasure]

Actual advice for UK marchers:

Wear comfy shoes and a warm jacket

Take water and snacks

Prepare to be bored! If you're not bored something has gone wrong, get the fuck out of there.

Mobile signal will be shot. The tube will be packed. Take a bus. If you can get WiFi, use the app citymapper to figure out creative ways of getting places!

Those people handing out the 'know your rights' leaflets? Stick with them. If you have time you can even order a little booklet of your own from Liberty setting these out!

Don't bother with the guys handing out copies of the Socialist Worker, it's a victim-blaming, slut-shaming, rapist-apologising rag.

Don't do anything extravagantly dumb like pissing on a poppy wreath or dropping a fire hydrant off a building. Don't be a fucking antisemite. Stay well away from anyone doing any of these things.

Enjoy the fact you're really upsetting the government and they couldn't do anything to stop you exercising your legal right to protest! Be glad you are in England, not Northern Ireland, where the use of water cannon is still legal.

And a final note of caution to say, if I were going, I would take care to wear a face-covering of some kind. After the event the police will be going through footage and facial recognition software is known to throw up false positives on non-white faces in particular.

[eastvillagetripster]

Monster Drag

Drag March, Tompkins Square Park, East Village, New York City.

[kowuhki]

MEMORY AGAIN

[nahoyasboyfriend]

thinking about collaring James. it would be so pretty, black leather with a silver nameplate that's shaped like a dog bone. the name tag jolts forward with every thrust of his hips. he fucks you with carnal need, a desperateness that filters through with every harsh thrust. his body covered in a thin layer of sweat. it's exhilarating to see James so pent up, pathetically humping into you. he's donning the mask he usually wears when he murdering someone. it makes him unrecognizable, and in a sick way, you enjoyed how horrifying he looked. his grunts are distorted by the leather, making him sound animalistic. inhuman, even. feral and unhinged, driven by need and nothing else. and if you didn't have his leash clutched in your hand, it would've been scary.

his hips stuttered, and you tugged his leash hard, "Don't. cum."

he lets out a pitiful whine, and it makes your cunt flutter around his cock. he sounds so needy. you can feel his pace faltering, probably in an attempt to keep himself from teetering over the edge.

you frown, "don't slow down."

you can fill the way his cock twitches inside of you. he's so close, close enough that if you told him to cum, he could. he could just snatch it, cum deep inside of warm, wet pussy. but James had promised, assured you that he'd play by your rules. that was before he had known that your rules would be so deliciously cruel. he doesn't know how long you have kept him on edge, pent up with no release, but he was certain it had been at least half an hour. he was so hard it hurt, his only motive was to cum as soon as possible. it repeated in his head like a broken record. and you looked so beautiful for such a devilish girl, you mouth agape from the pleasure, your boobs bouncing everywhere time his hips met yours, but the view only tortured him further. it was utterly infuriating.

sifting through ways he could convince you to take mercy on him, he searched for things he hadn't tried before. James was never one to beg for anything he wanted, he was above it. if he wanted something he'd earn it or if it was within his reach he'd simply take it. however with neither of those options available, he realized he'd have to swallow his pride, just this once, and only to you.

"dearest, let me cum. I'm asking," he paused, rethinking his word choice. "no, I'm begging you, please."

and with the sweetest smile he'd ever seen. you reply with a curt, "no."

his voice may have been warped by the mask, but the neediness was so distinct, dripping from every syllable. it was addicting. James, who's usually so calm and collected, was falling apart at the seams.

at this realization, your orgasm rushed at you like a bullet. unexpectedly and unrelenting. your back arched off the bed, "keep going, James" and "don't stop" were the only words that left your mouth. the band in your tummy snaps, and you're already gushing around him. it's mesmerizing to James, you're so pretty when you unravel beneath him, but he can't help but be annoyed that he isn't cumming with you.

when you catch your breath, you mumble, "make me cum again, and I'll let you cum."

[impactedfates]

Hello! Is it alright if I request platonic headcanons for Dan Heng, March 7th, and Welt with a teen!reader who’s really calm and chill? They don’t cause trouble/chaos, has a really calming presence, easy to talk to, is mostly mature for their age, but they aren’t cold or blunt. They are nice but not naive, and they are quite observant + smart when they need to be, so they’re good at solving problems (reader is kind of like the calmest one on the Astral Express lol)

Please remember to take breaks and to stay hydrated! Your health comes first :)

A/N: Yes it's alright :D Thank you, I'll remember to take breaks and drink water, you will too alright?? I'm so sorry if this came out so late :sob: I didn't mean to make you wait for so long!

Genre/Trope: Platonic + Found Family (Express Family)

Format: Head Cannons (Separate)

Warnings: None

Extra: Reader slightly of taller then March despite being younger // Grandpa Welt <33 // Reader was also found in ice along with March

Dan Heng admires how calm you can be, even in stressful situations and is thankful at how observant and smart you are. Likely helping the group get out of certain situations due to it. You're rather different to the girl who was found floating near you in ice and he noticed quickly how you two were almost polar opposites.

He enjoys having another person on board the express who's calm and he's thankful you're easy to talk too. And that you don't mind how closed off he is himself, he's also thankful you don't cause trouble on missions or the express and rather you help defuse them.

He sees you as a younger sibling and makes sure you're being taken care of as well. Everyone on the express is his family and he will ensure all will be protected. This means you have to eat your vegetables, hydrate and sleep.

I see you two relaxing in the archives as you help him with adding things into the Data Banks when neither of you can sleep. And when you do ultimately fall asleep, he carefully carries you back to your room and tucks you in before continuing working himself.

Also, despite being younger then most of the express, you're more mature then a good few of them which are adults. And he's unsure if he should be concerned cuz of that fact.

March 7th is older then you, but she considers you her twin! Simply because you were both found on the same day, and even though everyone knows you're a teen so younger then she is. People go along with it.

She complains a bit about being shorter then you, one of the times she doesn't call you her twin. But she means well, all her little annoyances and complaints with you slightly being taller is a joke.

Anytime she's stuck on a puzzle she always call for you (And I mean like, those puzzles you buy in shops) and always watches intently as you figure it out.

She's of course aware at how calm and chill you are, and honestly. When you two first got to know each other she wanted to see what would change that. Pulling pranks and attempting to annoy you but not too much. Yet you still stayed calm.

She's very interested at how you're so calm in nearly every situations, now a days. She accepts it as you and won't try to break the calmness you have. If she's ever having a bad day, she comes to you. You oddly have an aura that helps her calm down.

When Welt saw not one but TWO ice blocks containing people in it, he was shocked. However wasted no time in saving the two of you. Just like March you seemed to have lost your memories and he's determined to help you find out your past.

He sees you as his grandkid, and was even a bit protective of you at first. However seeing your calm nature and how smart you were in many situations calmed himself down. He's still worried if you go on missions but he trusts that you'll be protected.

He's not that surprised you act so differently to March when you two were both in ice however he does find it amusing in a way. You're still a teen so even if he does trust you now to go on missions, he wants you to update him.

Just like Dan Heng, he's thankful you're not only chill but don't cause problems, also you're rather mature for your age, if you were older then he'd definitely consider putting you in charge of the train if Dan Heng wasn't able too take charge. Considering you're age currently, only Dan Heng is in charge.

DIWNDJFEHW. Hopefully I'll be able to finish the next requests in the following days, I feel so bad for not being able to write them yet :,)

[angrybatart]

Need to set a good example for young moths.

Got the idea after watching the spirit parade again and seeing Overactive Overachiever aggressively walking behind the others. Saw other people mention the aggressive emoting and finally saw it myself. It's hilarious to watch.

[azure-recesses]

✦ㅤMarch 7th Graphics

Created by me, credit if using

[tonariofjananda]

Based on a this ask

[reonaissance]

⟡ ──⠀ cooking headcanons.

⟡ ⠀ honkai: star rail.

⟡ ⠀ summary. :: how good are the cooking skills of the members of the astral express members? ⟡ ⠀ character(s). :: Dan Heng, March 7th, Himeko, Welt Yang ⟡ ⠀ warnings. :: sfw, comedy, general headcanons ⟡ ⠀ word count. :: —

⟡ ⠀ Himeko - about cooking. ::

I wouldn't centrainly say I'm good at cooking, but I can always brew you some coffee if you want to.

• she can do the most basic things, like boiling eggs or pasta to your liking, but nothing more.

• she should improve her coffee first.

• but she wouldn't burn down the kitchen (like some other people March 7th)

• her food is tasting plain, not a single drop of any seasoning can be found in her food and it’s dry it’s like a sponge.

• depending on the food, it can happen to be burned at the bottom and edges, but it can be eaten.

• it's neither suspicious nor special.

• overall she gets a 3.5/10.

⟡ ⠀ Welt Yang - about cooking. ::

most of the time, I'm the one cooking for the express. exept for Dan Heng... let's not talk about it...

• best cook of the express.

• he can cook almost everything, if he has the recepie and a step by step instruction.

• it still happens sometimes that he burns something. but he can make something out of it.

• overall, a solid 9/10.

⟡ ⠀ Dan Heng - about cooking. ::

I'm not the best cook, but I can prepare you something if something should cross our path.

• decent cook.

• knows what he can cook and stays with that.

• he often hesitates when it comes to new dishes.

• he still nails it.

• his dishes taste as they should and are not obersalted.

• overall a 7/10.

⟡ ⠀ March 7th - about cooking. ::

cooking is fun! but the others say I should better not enter the kitchen. I don't know exactly what I'm doing wrong...

• she can't cook at all.

• and she shouldn't be allowed to enter the kitchen.

• she would burn down the kitchen and then the whole express.

• her food is unbeatable. stay away from it.

• at least she tries. at least she wants to try.

• 1/10 for that.

──⠀ lovs monologue

repost time! I also edited some parts bc the formulation was a little dumb.

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