#no one say a word

[kingkatsuki]

:)

[heavenlyakin]

arranged marriage trope, reader has a father and mother who have passed, reader and family have red hair, reader has a named older brother, reader has a magic ability, first meeting. 

wc: 815

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As a child, you knew your marriage would not be one for love. Politics are everything to your family, and so your life is not your own. You’d had your fair share of disdain for it, especially in your teenage years. However, in the last few years since your father’s passing you realized that perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad. After all, with your elder brother in charge, he’s certain not to pick someone too horrendous or cruel. 

Or so you thought. 

When you were summoned to the foyer to greet the guest arriving, you’d suspected it was a possible match. Your brother has been writing a great deal lately, and you know your family’s business rarely requires that much paperwork. 

You changed into a finer gown, one of emerald green silk and gold trim. The bodice has excellent stitchwork and even some subtle sparkle as a homage to your magic. You decided to leave your hair down, afterall the red looks better down in your opinion. It looks too close to brown when it’s pulled back. 

Your brother is in the foyer when you arrive, he smiles kindly at you. You smile back. 

“Scheming?” You ask. 

As a first son he has always been privy to your fathers business inside and outside the home. He received special attention to take over when the inevitable happened. And boy, did it happen. 

“As little as possible,” he sounds exhausted, but he hides it on his face. Only someone close to him would know. He runs a steady hand through his red hair, the same shade as yours. The same as your father’s. 

“Who are we meeting today?” You smooth your skirt, placing your hands softly in front of it and folding them politely. 

“Just promise you’ll be nice.” He asks, and you nod. 

It’s the least you can do for him. After the passing of your father, you’d bonded over stories he had of him and the few he remembered of your mother. You spent more time with governesses, nurses, and magic tutors than you did your family, so you longed for some sense of connection to your family. 

When the silver and blue carriage pulls up, you inhale sharply. 

“Klaudius,” you scold your brother. 

“You said you’d behave,” he doesn’t look at you as the captain of the Silver Eagles steps out of the coach. 

“Nozel,” Klaudius greets him with open arms. Silva does not accept, but instead offers a hand. They are the same age, and have grown up together, but he always kept his distance. 

“Thank you for having me in your home.” He shakes your brother's hand then returns it under his cloak. 

“Welcome,” you smile at him and his eyes narrow on you. 

He tilts his head as he looks, no, as he examines you. Your fingertips tingle with rage. He’s looking at you as if you’re a prized pig at a local market. Examining what he’s just bought. That is, if he doesn’t back out. 

Oh, you could entice him to back out. 

However, one look at your brother and the look in his eyes stops you in your tracks. 

“Please, allow me to guide you to the sitting room. We have tea ready for you.” You tilt your head down, breaking away from any look in his eyes. 

“Thank you,” he is polite, but from the rumors you’ve heard around town, you doubt it can last long. 

“Sister, please lead the way.” 

The sitting room is comfortable enough that you don’t have to sit too close to the men, but you don’t keep your distance. You read a book about the history of fire magic in the Clover Kingdom while the boys talk. They discuss the latest of the Magic Knights and the Clover Kingdom in general. However, when the words marriage and engagement your ears perk up. 

“I believe it is a suitable match.” Nozel agrees with Klaudius. 

Your eyes widen, he can’t be serious. This is an assessment of you. 

Nozel stands, and so does your brother. They shake hands again, and Klaudius pulls him into an awkward one armed hug. Nozel pats his shoulder then leaves the room. Klaudius follows after him and you rush to the window to watch as what you presume is your new Fiance steps into his carriage. 

With a grin, you send a spark of light directly in front of his braid, popping it just as his eyes turn to meet yours. He sensed it before it could pop, but he let it go. Why? 

“-----,” your name rings in your ears. 

Klaudius sensed it too. You won’t reject the marriage, but you won’t make it an easy engagement either.

[velidewrites]

Mermay duck is here 🦆

[ohcaptains]

abby anderson who likes eating you out when you’re on your period because it’ll “help with the cramps!” but really she just loves how messy it is……

oh my god 🤧 …ur so right. n she’s like, “baby what’s the matter, i know you love it when there’s blood on my face.” no one look at me

[anothermansjeans]

i’m giving zero context 🤭 @openheart12

[bluismie]

This is my love letter to the most beautiful ship I witnessed this year. Cheers to us Jayvik nation 💫

[kochei0]

I turn to Ares.

Thanks to Tyler Miles Lockett who allowed me to draw inspiration from his ARES piece for page 2! Look at his etsy page it's SICK

⚔️ If you want to read some queer retelling of arturian legends have a look at my webtoon

[butchfalin]

the funniest meltdown ive ever had was in college when i got so overstimulated that i could Not speak, including over text. one of my friends was trying to talk me through it but i was solely using emojis because they were easier than trying to come up with words so he started using primarily emojis as well just to make things feel balanced. this was not the Most effective strategy... until. he tried to ask me "you okay?" but the way he chose to do that was by sending "👉🏼👌🏼❓" and i was so shocked by suddenly being asked if i was dtf that i was like WHAT???? WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY TO ME?????????? and thus was verbal again

[helpimstuckinafandom]

I'M FUCKING CRYING LMAOOO

[kensatou]

i'll let phie-san say it:

[heph]

The tech guy in movies

[kotse]

@hg-aneh your honor they’re silly

edit: i am NOT aneh!! i love and have borrowed their character designs, no affiliation!!

[liloinkoink]

i don’t have memes or art the way the rest of the trivia team does but here are a few of my favroite messages about making this trivia game

[isbergillustration]

They're talking about the weather.

[theoldkyokodied]

The Allegiance of the Ascended Vampire and the New God of Magic

[tragedykery]

I ❤️ self-loathing characters, characters who struggle with monstrosity (either fearing or embracing it), characters who are so lonely, who have a gaping hole in their chest, who bottle up & repress their feelings, who claw their way up & have ambitions, who fall down & lose everything, who search for identity & purpose yet can’t see themselves outside of what others want from or expect of them, who are hurt & hurt others, who long & grieve, who lie & pretend. characters who are messy & flawed & human