#omegas

[theshadowrealmitself]

Still thinking about omegaverse stuff, anyways:

Imagine getting violently woken up in the middle of the night because an omega in your life (partner, family member, friend you were having a sleepover with, etc) had to rearrange their nest, and they’re just moving you around to the perfect spot like you’re one of their pillows

[greek-letter-verse]

Nesting, scenting, purring, scruffing... A lot of animalistic behaviours have been attributed to omegaverse characters. But there's one I've never seen used, and that's a shame. Have any of you heard about... Kneading?

Also known as making biscuits.

It's something kittens do with their mums, but older cats often do that with their favourite humans or soft toys and blankets!

It's associated with nest-making and scenting. Famous omegaverse things!

(as well as with heats in queens, but I'm trying to keep the post sfw, so shhhh)

Pups could do that with their parents! Omegas (and other nest-makers) could do that with their nests! And everyone could give friendly little massages to their friends!

(or make them a pizza, but like, as an Omegaverse Instinct™ thing)

So consider: kneading.

[omegaversetheory]

One of the parts of the omegaverse's worldbuilding I like the most is the concept of nests and all of its possibilities! In fact I have some personal headcannons if you dont mind to read:

-Nests can variate in size, shape, prupose...from individual nests being exclusively for a single omega, to huge mountains of blankets and pillows made for entire packs to fit in (wheither they are friend packs, family packs, etc)

-In family packs, omegas tend to keep EVERY single plushie that has belonged to ANY member of the family and put them in the nests, so its not weird to see nests filled with old teddybears that have belonged to some great great grandparent 125 years ago. They make that as a tribute to those family members that have passed away, to tell them that they will never be forgotten and there will always be a place in the nests for them, even if they are not physcslly there anymore.

-In some areas its common to organise "nest trades" several times a year. In those events, many omegas reunite to give hand-made plushies, pillows, blankets, etc to those packs that struggle economically and cannot afford proper nests. They also trade items between friends, sell items made of alternative materials for people with allergies, discuss over which nest structures and ideas are viable or not, make expositions of nests made by them that people can try on,etc

-Nests are also a prominent topic In social media. There are like thousands of channels that focus entirely on nest designing: tutorials on how to make proper nests of different sizes, advice on which materials are better to use in every case, which color combinations look better, which type of decoration use depending on the aesthetic they want the nest to be, and even videos showing nests with original and unusual structures and colors. Nests are not only consdered a comfort place, but also a subgender of art and a way to express your creativity.

great stuff! I'd love to hear more about the workings of your au! share anytime :)

[omegaversehellscape]

Omegas flirting by sending photos of their nest

[theterriblepoll]

Let’s go fully unhinged today, with the twin to the question that originally broke my brain and caused this.

Standard disclaimer that this is about generalities. Don’t get fussed about social implications or phrasing.

[miscealignment]

I was watching a video this morning, and there was a girl who seemed unsettled by the fact that the guy she was dating saying that she was "soft in contrast to him" and that "she looked fertile".

Now, I am an Alpha. Maybe not a very good one, but I am an Alpha. I also like more traditionally feminine and soft Omegas who look like they can carry my pups. And now I've been left to wonder: Are Omegas also not fond of that sort of compliment/descriptor?

Like, to me at least, it's not like I'm trying to reduce Omegas to baby making machines or anything like that. I don't even like babies, I don't want any in my life thank you very much. And I'd take a thinner or more muscular Omega that fits my personality more over someone who's "my type" but doesn't go with me at all any day of the week. But it is rather instinctual for me that I compliment Omegas on how beautiful they look and that (from perspective and to my tastes) means pointing out they look soft and fertile.

But I am now worried that this is offensive to most Omegas?

If you're an Omega, regardless of your gender or even your body type.

[yet-another-omega]

Betas getting the zoomies and running circles around the nest while the omegas try to swat at them because they are TRYING TO NAP HERE GO RUN SOMEWHERE ELSE

[theshadowrealmitself]

Once again thinking about an “omega” oc (they’re half human, half made up alien species that has the a/b/o dynamics, but specifically my version of it), and here are some more thoughts about it that I want to share (and have written down somewhere so I can maybe do something with them later):

• Questions about an omega’s nest are usually taken as flirting

• Omegas instinctively wanting to put favorite items in their nest, which sucks for them when they want to, y’know, actually use those items and they have to fight their instincts to retrieve said items

• Omegas wanting to instinctively have a nest everywhere causing territory disputes in school, at home, and other places they may be frequently

[geekqueen99]

To all omegaverse lovers and creators:

For context, I'm writing a chapter in "My Omegaverse Encyclopedia" about nests. It'll include different reasons that omegas nest and worldbuilding about omegan supply stores. I am also writing about different styles of nesting. I want to include how different cultures and climates might nest differently.

The thing I'm struggling with slightly is writing about cultures that are not mine. For example, @pack-the-pack's post about wicker dome nests inspired me to look into wicker and traditional African woven baskets. I'd like to include more about it but I don't want to overstep.

If you have any advice about this or suggestions for different styles of nest to talk about, I'd love to hear it! Thank you!

[moonlight-alphafemale]

Can you make omega Metal lee headcanons pls?

Hohoho~ it's been a while since I've do anything dealing with Omegaverse... It's been a while since I've limbered up...

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Omega!Metal Lee headcanons

Metal was probably very embarrassed about being an Omega, he always wore scent-blocking collars and used scented body wash and soaps to hide his scent.

He pretended to be a Beta for some time, but eventually came around..

He was definitely a late bloomer.

He hates his heat cycle, his 1st heat cycle left him sort of traumatized.

He produces a lot more slick than other Omegas due to a hormonal imbalance he gained from abusing heat suppressents.

Metal's (natural) identifier scent is lavender with a hint of mint.

Metal is probably very particularly about his nest, it's very neat and clean.

Metal definitely collected an article of clothing from each of his friends to add to his nest ~

Metal definitely enjoys dark navy green aesthetic for his nest.

Fairy lights!! 💚

[omegaversetheory]

In reference to my other ask about Omega's aging really well (and about if they'd be super healthy or just cosmetically young)

I hadn't thought much about it, but I think for my project they wouldn't just be cosmetically young, but might "age slower" due to being extremely healthy.

In actuality they're aging, but the health problems and complications with age would take far longer to start developing, leaving them with the appearance of "aging slowly" since something like Menopause (or just the inability to have children due to old age) wouldn't occur until much later than 45-55, probably 60-63 at least.

I love hearing about how you're building out your au!

Here are some more questions I thought of -

If your omegas have a longer period of childbearing years, does your culture prefer older or younger omegas as partners? Are there any stereotypes about either group?

Do omegas live longer than other dynamics? How does this impact your society, specifically the people seen as elders/worthy of leadership roles?

Do omegas experience any kind of medical bias? Similarly to how women of color often get neglected in medical settings when asked about their pain or when they make a complaint - do omegas' issues get overlooked because it's just assumed they are fine?

If omegas take longer to develop the signs of aging, but don't have longer lifespans, does that mean they experience a rapid decline in quality of life after they hit a certain age? Many experiences that are normally prescriptive of a certain age range - menopause, dementia, alzheimer's, osteoporosis - have a slow/medium lead up period before actually getting into the thick of it. If omegas in your au don't even begin to develop symptoms until later on, but still have the same life expectancy as anyone else - one can assume the timeline of those "long" conditions would be much shorter.

[omegaversehellscape]

Omegas that are very particular about their nests. They have a colour scheme and a vision and they will not rest until it’s perfect.

[theterriblepoll]

Heats, Timing, Frequency

And the equivalent base line information for omegas.

Here's the one for Ruts

[pack-the-pack]

✦Omega Pride Flag✦

(If the image continues blurry I do apologize... again)

✦The meaning of the colours and shapes✦

✦ Magenta: Symbolizes Fertility. This is not just to mean literal fertility. But also fertility in the sense of bringing to life things and connection. Omegas have as their core the cappacity to bring life to this world. Not just literally, but figuratively too. It also represents amab Omegas.

✦ Pink: Symbolizes Love. The core of an Omega is loving. Be it nurturing love, motherly love, brotherly love, pack love, or self-love. An Omega who loves is an Omega who prospers.

✦ White: Symbolizes Pride. Pride to be not only the most often diminished dynamics, but to claim that with grace and loudly. Omegas are not lesser than any other dynamics, they're the blood that bumps the heart of this community.

✦ Yellow: Symbolizes Resiliance. Omegas are anything but fragile. Be it in child-birth or be it in enduring the ridicule of others, Omegas are resilient. One of the strongest Dynamics out there.

✦ Gold: Symbolizes Community. Much like the other flags, community amongst others, but specially amongst Omegas is very important for Omegas. An Omega is nothing without its fellow Omegas. So rejoyce in your fraternity for you are the strenght that keeps yourself and others moving.

✦ Purple: Symbolizes Unity. Unity as a community, as a dynamics and as a miscecanis community.

✦ Central Star: Symbolizes Beauty. Because all omegas are beautiful. No questions asked hahahaha. It also symbolizes they're often the "central star" in Omegaverse. My proof being it's called "Omegaverse" not any other dynamics verse hahaha. I hope my Omegas all enjoyed it. You can check the other flags below:

Miscecanis Pride Flag. Beta Pride Flag. Alpha Pride Flag. Dynamifluid/Other Dynamics Pride Flag.

[yet-another-omega]

I'm sick so I'm throwing out sick omega headcanons

The nest does not feel comfortable, the blankets can never quite be in the right spot and it irritates the omega to no end

The omega can't wear too much clothing as it overheats them and adds to their misery. But if they try to nest with less clothing they get very cold. And with the blankets not cooperating they get cold easily

Stuffed noses mean they can't scent their mate or pack members. So they can't even be soothed that way

They aren't hungry, but their bodies are demanding nutrition, so they are hangry

Their poor pack mates want to snuggle with them but the omega refuses to let them into the nest. Both because they are cranky, and because they don't want to get the rest of the pack sick

Their scent sours as they fight off the illness, putting the whole pack on edge. This could double as a way to fend off Predators in more prehistoric times