#my solving friends out there will also catch onto the crumbs. they ARE there lovelies

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aye aye, captain @froggerland

Saint Bernard by Lincoln // Solomon Tozer

A queer melody for a marine.

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🌸 Ask box open WOOOOO, could I ask for Beidou, Diluc and others of your choice, with someone who is exceptionally gifted with animals, and loves nerding out about them🌸

zoology 

Warning -> SFW (Beidou - long hair mentioned) 

Character X GN Reader | anthology 

Includes: Beidou, Diluc, Ganyu

Beidou

She’s already so impressed with you - how could she not be considering how the two of you met

When she saw you fighting a group of smugglers on the docks of Liyue, your hands gripping onto the cages of the animals they were trying to take with them - not caring for your safety in the slightest and taking hit after hit in a desperate attempt to shield the animals inside 

At that moment, she became your shield - your barrier between the harsh reality of the world and promised to keep you safe 

That bright smile behind bruises and cuts as you watched the small creatures find their freedom once again was enough information for her to know what kind of person you were 

Now, every time she returned to Liyue, she was excited to see your face or the sanctuary you had built from the ground up -- you were a human she wished to see more of 

“Y/N? You in here?” She called out to you, her hand pushing past the beads which separated the outside from the in. Animals ran around her feet and, as carefully as she could, she stepped through them. 

“A!H! Beidou??” Your voice called out to her, a crash sounding somewhere in the distance and a small curse following right after. When she found you, the state of your hair - frazzled and half-hazardly placed on top of your head - the long coat you liked to wear pooling beneath your feet as you worked to pick up the items that had fallen, and the reassuring expression you gave to the startled animals around you made her head swim and mouth stretch. 

“Little friends, hold on. That was rather frightful, wasn’t it?” The tone you used was sweet and kind and she watched as a small fox stepped toward you before pressing its nose carefully against yours. “That’s right, see nothing to be worried about.” 

When you caught sight of her, the grin that plastered across your face reached all the way into your eyes. “Need some assistance?” Beidou asked, extending her hand out toward you. 

“I’ll always take some help from my favorite captain.” 

Beidou would often bring you lost or injured animals - it was like you had a knack for helping them recuperate and on the days when she was around to see you release them back into the wild, well the energy that radiated off of you was stronger than a swing of her claymore 

The knowledge that you had about them shocked her, enlightened her, and made her understood why they were so calm when near you -- to have that level of love and compassion for the creatures of the world meant your heart must be as pure as gold 

Ganyu 

Just like you, Ganyu has a high affinity to care for the creatures of this world. She has vowed to protect them just as much as you have, and her spirit feels kindred to your own -- like two wandering souls who found each other in a chaotic world 

It was after a ‘not so eventful’ sparring match with the adeptis Xiao that she found you - quickly, she made her way to offer you assistance and when she found you holding onto an injured animal with tears in your eyes … she wanted to know more, so much more about you 

The two of you raced off to get some aid, the small creatures shook the whole time in your arms, it scratched and bit at you - she could easily see the marks on your skin - but you continued to reassure it of its safety, never once did you react violently or alarmed at its behavior, and after some time it calmed down … it found a home with you and from that point on never left your side 

The apartment which you decorated in the themes of the animals which you took in, or who visited you on a regular day, felt more like home than anything she’d ever seen -- the open windows, the coming and going of beings whose freedom was all their own, and the space you created for them was everything to her kind heart

The items in her hands were getting heavy, but she continued her way over the bridge knowing that the strain would soon be alleviated. The walk to your home was long, but not challenging and soon she found herself strutting down the path only to find you standing outside in the sunlight. 

You were sitting on a small bench, one that you’d find tossed out by some store owner and had worked hard to bring home. Birds flocked to you, some resting on your head, others bouncing around your feet or over your thighs. They were eagerly eating up the crumbs of food that fell to the ground in even intervals. 

“You must have flown so far to reach me.” The way your voice sounded brought comfort to all who heard it. A kind finger brushed against the chest of a bird who had settled onto your shoulder and when you pulled away it preened its feathers and made a soft chirping sound. 

The birds took flight as Ganyu approached, their upset screams sounding as they settled onto the roof of your home. “Pleasant greetings.” Ganyu bowed, her head dipping slightly before returning to its normal place. 

“Hiya!” You leaped from your spot and made your way toward her with unbound energy. “I didn’t expect you.” 

“I uh - I brought you some things from the market.” 

“Oh wow! How generous, thank you.” You reached for the extended back and let the straps rest over your arm. “Are you busy?” 

“N-no, I have the day ---!” With gusto, you grabbed her hand and lead her toward the house. When you looked back at her it was like looking into the brightest star and Ganyu wondered how she got so lucky to have met you on that fateful day. 

She learned much from you - like an endless wealth of knowledge you shared with her fact after fact and no matter how unique the animal, you still knew so much about it 

There were many days where the two of you would just sit out on your porch and chat about the world outside 

Nature and all its creations were so fascinating to you that it seemed you had lived much longer than one lifetime 

Diluc 

It's not that he … hated animals it was more that they never seemed to get along well with him. He couldn’t understand how someone could be so well-liked by the creatures that seemed to despise his very existence 

“Just … If you’d only just leave, then we both wouldn’t be in this situation.” He called to the stray cat that had lodged itself in the corner of his bar. How it managed to get onto the upper shelves he would never understand, all that he knew was it wasn’t proper to have a cat as a patron. 

He reached up to grab it but pulled his hands away when it hissed violently at him. “I can handle abyss mages, drunkards, and all manner of situations … yet it seems I am bested by a simple cat.” He sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose as he contemplated his next steps. 

There was a ringing at the front entrance and he turned toward the sound only to catch sight of you illuminated by the sunlight. “Hey there.” You smiled at him but he was much too irritated to return the gesture. “Your face is .. worse than normal.” 

“I have a problem I cannot solve.” 

“What is it?” You settled into the barstool, your arms crossing about your chest as you eyed him curiously. 

“There is an unwanted guest here today, I and cannot get them to leave.” Your expression turned to confusion until you tracked the pointed finger to the corner of the bar. 

“OH! A kitty!” Exclaiming, you immediately ran around to his side, not caring in the slightest of the sign that said ‘employee’s only.’ Grabbing the stool under the counter, you carefully stepped your way onto it and extended your hand to the trembling little one. 

“Be careful, it’s quite viole --” In a matter of seconds, the cat had leaped into your arms and was softly purring away. Its face was in utter bliss as you gave it scratches under its chin. Diluc was stunned, nearly gobsmacked at the quickness of its trust toward you. 

“Animals just like me.” 

“So it would seem …” 

There are people in this world that have an unnatural ability to create trust in seconds and you were one of them -- something about the aura you gave off, the energy that spilled from every fiber of your being told those around you there was no need to be distrustful of you -- and Diluc learned that early on 

Not only were you able to tame the animals around you, but you tamed his unsteady heart --- he felt … comfortable, more like himself when you were around and was often drawn to your side when he didn’t expect it 

The only problem was that you also drew animals to you - and most of them were quite protective of the space at your side, if he wanted to stay there, he was going to have to learn to relax a bit 

Though it’s quite fun so see how tense he gets when they land on him … at least he always had you and his trust hawk to keep him company (if he could manage those relationships, he could manage a few more) 

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The Pressure That Comes Within - Miraculous Ladybug

   In which Chat is the only person who doesn’t expect something from her

Good old MariChat :D  (Feel free to DM any criticisms on my work)

(1 paragraph mentions Self Harm and Eating Disorders and may be potentially triggering, if you would like to skip it is marked by *** lines)

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There was a lot of pressure in Marinette’s life, despite what everyone assumed from her. Her teachers expected her to be a good example for students like Chloe, she had her job as Class Representative ( or she used to), her friends expected her to help babysit and hang out with them, her parents expected her to get good grades and help in the store sometimes, Jagged and a few other people expected her to be able to do commission work, Paris expected her to be the hero they needed, and Chat… Well she didn’t know what Chat expected from her on either side of the mask

There was a lot of pressure in Marinette’s life, despite what everyone assumed from her.  Her teachers expected her to be a good example for students like Chloe, she had her job as Class Representative ( or she used to), her friends expected her to help babysit and hang out with them, her parents expected her to get good grades and help in the store sometimes, Jagged and a few other people expected her to be able to do commission work, Paris expected her to be the hero they needed, and Chat…  Well she didn’t know what Chat expected from her on either side of the mask, he’d visited Marinette a handful of times in her home.  He was usually a very welcome distraction from her problems, and something to pay attention to while she worked.  On the other hand, in the mask all he expected from her was her kindness and to be his partner (like everyone else, that meant saving Paris, but with him it was different.  He also supported her, they were equals).  

  Knowing all of this, it wasn’t very hard for Marinette to feel overwhelmed and out of control sometimes.  Of course, individually everything shouldn’t be that overwhelming, but all together ended up with a very tired and overworked teenage girl.  With the extra push of Lila isolating her from her friends, and the news's remarks on Ladybug’s appearance.  

  The obvious solution would be to talk to tikki, but she was often tired after their fights, which were some of her hardest times.  She very often thought of alternatives, most of them more destructive than you would be led to believe from the holder of the miraculous of creation.

*** Possibly Triggering content***

  She’d tried monitoring her eating to curve down her weight, but her impulses were too strong.  Afterwards, and whenever she thought back on the situation, she labeled herself as a fatty or pig.  Someone unable to control themselves, yet again.  The other option, was much worse to think about, she’d thought about S*lf H*arm before, but the closest she’d gotten was scrubbing away at her frustrated doodles on her arms.  She hated to admit that she wanted to do more, but she shelved it away under ‘forbidden things’, she chickened out again, like always.

**content end**

  On the subject of destruction, a certain black cat usually helped, but he only came by on Wednesdays and Fridays (his patrol nights), if at all.  She stepped out onto the patio, silently pleading Chat would just show up and help her solve all her problems.  The cold night wind bit her skin, and she responsively tugged on her scarf.  She was alone with only her thoughts to keep her company, all of them.  The ones that yearned for self-destruction as the solution pulled at her arms, thoughts of each responsibility swirled around her head, and she was coated in a layer of guilt.  Not everything was as magically solved as with her Lucky Charm’s reset.  

  “Screw magic” she whispered hoarsely, as she hadn’t really spoken in hours.  She slipped back into her room, grabbed her new sneakers, and threw on a comfortable outfit.  The cap she’d designed, but everything else was just laying around.  

  As she slipped out the back door, she didn’t quite know where she was going, but she reasoned being lost in her thoughts justified being lost in Paris.  Her feet carried her from street to street until she landed at the eiffel tower, looming high above her.  She grabbed a ticket and climbed the steps of the tower, an odd experience compared to just swinging up.  Daring herself, she climbed out and sat just off from where she and Chat usually met for patrol.  Collecting her thoughts felt almost easier up there, it was familiar.  She was almost done (the same regard to crying), and started getting up, and back to the allowed areas.  As she turned to leave, she was met with a block in her path, and stumbled, she would’ve fell if not for him grabbing her arms to help her back up.

  “Careful there, purr-incess” he warned her, pulling The shorter girl back up onto the platform behind him.

  “Thank you, Chat,” she replied, taking in the scenario.  She might have been able to help herself back up regardless, but she considered herself lucky to have Chat there to catch her.

  “And what would you be doing up here all by yourself in the middle of the night?” He wondered, looking down at her.

  “It’s just.. everything I have to do, it’s all a lot sometimes.  I can usually handle it, but not tonight apparently” She tried to wipe the tears and tiredness left on her face away, almost succeeding.

  He murmured something under his breath, “ I can relate to that, Marinette.  Do you want to talk about it?” he offered, knowing it usually helped to talk to Plagg when his responsibilities piled up, “Or may I just help you home?  I’d feel bad leaving you here to walk so far alone”

  “ That would be.. nice, Chaton.” She, as per usual started to ramble,  “As long as you don’t mind that is.  I wouldn’t want to be a bother with all that you do.  You and ladybug must be very busy saving Paris all the time, that is?”

  He chuckled softly, moving closer and offering his hand, “No one’s ever a bother, especially you”  She took his hand, and he was off.

  They landed back on her patio, where everything had started for the anxious girl, her mind racing and thoughts out of order.  

  “So, did you want to talk about it, princess?” Chat asked, as he’d offered earlier.

  “Yea, that’d be nice.  Would you mind if I grabbed something from my room really quick?  I wouldn’t want to bother you or anything?”

  Chat nodded, reiterating she wasn't a bother, “go ahead, I’ll stay”

  Marinette scuttered down into her room, pulling out her box of baked goods, and coming back up to the roof area.  She tore a croissant in half, offering the other side to Chat.  “It’s just, everything’s a lot and almost everyone in my life expects something from me, and usually I can bear it, but lately I’ve picked up a few more things and it’s all too much.  I don’t know how to tell people without offending them, because it sounds like they’re not worth my time anymore, and that would mean not being a good friend.  That’s one of the things I’m most known for, and if I’m not that, what am I?”  She started, offering the open box while she talked, “and- well.. And there’s this girl at school who’s been spreading lies and rumours about me, and people keep telling me to set a good example, or they don’t believe me.  But with her threats, which I know she can fulfill.  I don’t know what to do anymore?”  

  Chat murmured, brushing crumbs off the top of his suit, “ No one deserves to feel like that, Mari.  Have the teachers at your school done anything?”

  “ No, everyone believes her or expects it to solve itself really”

  “You should file an issue with the teachers at your school, they shouldn’t be taking her word over yours and not helping you with all this.” he checked the time on his baton, “ I have to go for the night, as it’s getting late.  But, I’ll hope to find you again on Friday?  Let me know if the issues persist, I’m sure they’d hate to ignore someone as lovely as me” He proclaimed, flexing and chuckling,  the green-eyed teen took her hand and pressed a kiss to it, leaping away and grumbling to himself as soon as he was far enough away.

  Marinette was left feeling a little better, brushing away her thoughts of one cute cat.  She’d file a complaint with her parents to the school board.  

  The next day at school found her a bit better, and Adrien seemed more aggressive towards Lila, which seemed weird compared to usual.  When she complained about Mari ‘bullying’ her, Adrien slid into the seat next to her, where Alya used to sit before she moved next to Lila.  They ended up chatting for part of the period, with little to no sputtering from the raven-haired girl.  Adrien helped her correct her notes, and she ended up looking forward for school days to come for the first time in a while.   Maybe things were gonna work out in the end, and if not, she could still count on Chat.  She knew for sure now.