#phew ..i will possibly get to the rest today possibly not

[writtenbyan-aries]

Please anything with bsf!colby x reader.. I‘m just a sucker for it

Summary: things heat up after Colby takes reader on a bike ride

Warnings: SMUT18+, swearing, best friends to lovers, motorcycle riding, flirting, kissing, hair pulling, biting, scratching, fingering, unprotected sex, filth

Word Count: 2.7k | unedited

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As you walk through the door after a long and frustrating day at work, your phone rings in your pocket, “Hello?”

“Hey. You busy?” Colby asks from the other end, “I got something I want to show you.”

“Just got home from work, had a.. bad, day I guess? I don’t know. But no, not busy.” You set your keys on the counter, “What’s up?”

“Got the new bike today.”

“You. Me. Bike ride. Now.”

“Already on my way.”

“I thought it sounded weird.” You laugh, “Is that your new Bluetooth helmet thing?”

“Sure is. I’ll be there in like..” he trails off and you hear the sound of his engine revving outside, “Now.”

“I just have to change and then I’ll be out.” You walk over, peaking out of the window by your door, “Oh that looks so sick.”

“Wait until you see it up close.”

“Give me five minutes.” You hang up and run back to your room to get changed. You change from your work pants, into the jeans you designated as your riding pants, and slip on your boots.

You grab your leather jacket off of the chair as you walk by, and make your way out.

Your jaw drops as you walk up, “Colby, this thing is ridiculous.” You look up at him, “Like in the best way possible.”

“Phew.” He sighs as he shuts off the bike, “For a second there I thought you were going to say you hated it.” He laughs, reaching behind him to unhook a white helmet, “Here.”

“What’s.. this?” You ask taking the helmet into your hands, “Is this mine?”

He nods, “Yeah, I had one made with an intercom system, Bluetooth, everything mine has so we can talk back and forth and can actually hear each other.”

You reach up and grab the small horns coming out of his helmet, “You do care about me.”

“Well, you’re my best friend, and I don’t want you bored while we ride, so.” He shrugs and you can see him smile behind his helmet, “Here. Put it on.”

He takes it from you and you put your jacket on before stepping towards him. He pushes hair from your face and slides the helmet down over your head, “How does it fit?”

“It’s really comfortable.” You smile behind your helmet, “Thank you.”

He buckles the chin strap and presses a button, “Can you hear me?”

“Whoa, that’s freaky.” You laugh, “Yeah, loud and clear.”

“Is it loud?” Colby asks and you shake your head, “No, no. It’s perfect. Thank you.” He nods his head back, “Get on.”

You make your way back, your hand reaching up to grab his shoulder as you swing your leg over the back of the bike. You position yourself and lay your hands on his back, “Ready whenever you are.”

“Alright.” He switches the bike back on and your arms move to wrap around his waist. They tighten as he slowly starts to take off.

“Why was your day bad?” He asks, and you let out a sigh, “Just people thinking they’re so entitled to stuff they really aren’t, you know?”

“Yeah, I’ve had run ins with that. It’s never fun. Is there anything I can do?”

You smile, letting out a small sigh, “You’re doing just what I need, Colbs.”

You’ve taken bike rides with Colby plenty of times before, always the same routine. He picks you up, you put on your helmet, you get on, and he drives for a little, drops you off at home.

But, today was different, and you weren’t sure what was causing all of your suppressed emotions for Colby to be drawn to the surface - but they were coming out fast.

“Doing okay?” Colby asks and you nod to yourself, “Yep.”

“Good.”

As you come to a red light, this feeling washes over you, a slight feeling to be bold.

You pull your hands back from resting on the gas tank and sit up more, bringing your hands up to grip his shoulders, moving to his neck.

“Hey now.” Colby jokes, “Can’t kill the driver, you don’t even know how to drive this thing.”

“You’re right.” You laugh, leaning forward to wrap your arms around his neck, your hand dragging up and down his chest, “Maybe you can teach me how to ride it one day?”

He tries to laugh off his breath catch in his throat, but you already heard it. He brings his hand up to flick his visor down and you laugh, reaching up to turn his head towards you, “Why’d you put that down?”

“Be..cause the sun is setting?” He laughs, “Yours is down, isn’t it?”

“Yeah, but it’s not because of the sun.”

“What’s it down for then?” He laughs and you shrug, “The wind. Lights green.”

He looks back, shaking his head as he starts to go.

Your arms move to wrap around his waist and you can’t help but smile. You sit up as you come to yet another light that turned red.

The universe must be on my side today, you think as you drag your hands up and down his sides. He turns his head, leaning forward to look back at you and you reach up to flick your visor up, “What?”

“Nothing, nothing.” He laughs as he looks back at the light, “Just waiting do this to turn-“ the light turns green, “Green.”

You giggle as you hold onto him, squeezing slightly as he takes off. You drive for a little while, but it didn’t take you long to figure out he was taking roads that didn’t have red lights.

Did I make him uncomfortable? You think as you turn your head to look on the other side, maybe that was too much?

“You’re quiet.” Colby’s voice breaks the silence inside of your helmet and you shrug slightly, “Just enjoying the ride, you know?”

You feel his hand lay on top of yours and he gives them a squeeze, “Glad I could help.” You smile and hold on tighter, turning your head up a little to look at the sun setting sky.

You come to another red light and sit up, “This seat makes my back hurt.”

“We’ll have to look at getting you a different one or something. I don’t want you to be uncomfortable.” Colby turns his head and flicks up his visor. You smirk and reach up to close it.

He laughs and you being both hands up, trying to open and close it, but you just make his head go back and forth.

He laughs and hangs his head down resting his hand on his closed visor, “You’re killing me.”

“No im not, I don’t know how to ride this thing.” You lean out slightly and laugh as he turns his head to look at you, “Using my own words against me now, huh?”

“I’m just repeating what you said.” You shrug and move back behind him, your hands moving to his shoulders. You squeeze gently, giving him a slight massage.

Your pressure grows harder and his head tilts back, arms falling down to rest against your legs.

You giggle, your arms returning to around his waist just as the light turns green. He grips the handles and off you go.

A few minutes later, you feel his hand resting on your knee that’s pressed up against his hip. You chew on your lip, your hand moving to lay on his.

He glances down, shaking his head with a slight laugh before squeezing your knee. You move your hands back up to his shoulders as he comes to another stop and you start massaging his shoulders again.

“You’re tense, what’s up with that?” You tease as you move down his arms, squeezing each spot you land, “Need to loosen up a bit, Colbs.”

He laughs, “Yeah, you’re telling me.” He shakes his head and revs the engine before taking off as soon as the light is green.

The next hour, you continued to mess around with him, dragging your nails up and down his outer thighs, up and down his arms and back. Shoulder massages, just the usual stuff you’ve been doing.

It was getting dark out, and Colby doesn’t like riding in the dark, so you headed back to your house.

As soon as Colby was stopped, you grip his shoulders, “Thanks for the ride, Colby.” You slide down, swinging your leg over to get off.

“Yeah.” He nods, turning off his bike and pulling out the key. You take off your helmet, handing it to him. He pushes it back towards you, “That’s yours.”

You smile, nodding as you watch him reach up to undo his chin strap. You go to turn, “I’ll see you later, drive safe.”

You turn around, smirk plastered on your face. You stop as his voice cuts through the clear tension that filled the air, “So are you going to tell me just what in the hell that was?”

You turn around, watching as he drops his arms, helmet in hand by his sides, “Um, what in the hell was what?”

He scoffs, “The.. whole, hands on my shoulders, hugging my neck.. you know, the stuff you’ve never done before?”

“Oh..” you nod, “That stuff.”

“Yeah.” Colby nods as he steps closer to you, “If you have something to say, say it.”

You take a deep breath, staring up at him as the grip on your helmet tightens, “Fine.” You clear your throat, praying that rejection doesn’t show its ugly face, “but just so you know, I’ve loved you way before I finally had the guts to tell you, and I love you a little more each day that I get to see you, or talk to you and-“

Colby’s lips were on yours, his arm tight around your waist. You bring your arm up, wrapping it around his neck and he mumbles against your lips, “about time.”

You smirk, your cheeks heating up, “I take it you feel the same?”

“Oh you have no idea.” His lips were back on yours and you pull away, “It’s getting dark, do y-“

“Yes.” He pulls you to your door and you unlock it, pulling him back in for a kiss as you walk backwards. You lean over to set your helmet on the counter and he does the same before his hands slide up to push your jacket off of your shoulders.

You kick off your boots as you shrug your jacket off, quickly moving your hands to push his off his shoulders.

You grab the hem of your shirt, pulling it up over your head as his jacket hits the floor.

His hands grip your hips, sliding down to grab your thighs as he bends down to lift you up. Your legs wrap around his waist as his lips peck over your chest.

He walks you back to your room, laying you down on the bed beside leaning up to remove his shirt.

Everything is happening so quick, in the blink of an eye, you were both naked and under the bed sheets with your bodies pressed to one another as your lips moved in a passionate sync.

You tilt your head back as his lips trail down your neck, moaning out as his fingers slide down to the needy slit between your legs.

“God you’re so wet.” He groans into your ear, “I turn you on this much?”

You nod, gasping as two of his fingers push in, “Fuck, yeah. Seeing you on that bike really did it for me today.”

He chuckles, lifting his head to watch your face twist with pleasure, “You touching all over me really got me going today.”

You smile, gasping as he pushes his fingers in deeper, “Fuck, Colby.”

“That feel good?” He presses kisses along your jaw line, stopping at your lips and you whimper, “Feels so good.”

You reach up, pulling his head in to close the space with a heated kiss. His fingers withdrawal from your body as he rolls his overtop of yours.

You roll your hips as you feel the tip of his cock brush against you, “P-please.” You whimper quietly, “please.”

He brushes hair from your face before leaning down to kiss you. He reaches down to keep himself steady as he slips into you.

Your lips part as you both gasp on the first thrust.

“Fuck.” You whisper as your legs slowly slide up to wrap around his waist. The space closes as you pull him closer to kiss him.

Your moans grow louder as his thrusts speed up into a medium pace.

It was hot, passionate.

It felt like you and Colby were the only two people in the world, he was the only one who mattered to you right now.

His lips trail down your neck as your head tilts back, your moans filling the room as you feel the band in your stomach growing tighter and tighter.

Your nails drag up his back, earning a groan from him as he sucks a mark into the delicate skin, “So good, baby.”

You gasp, your fingers tangling tightly in his hair, “Yesyesyes, so close.”

His hand slides down your side, fingertips digging into your thigh, “I’ve loved you..” he kisses back up to your lips, “For as long as I’ve known you.”

“I love you.” You whimper as you nod, “I’ve loved you.”

You gasp loudly, your body tightening around him as he guides you through the waves of pleasure flowing through your body.

You were waiting for this, the moment Colby finally made you his.

Colby presses kisses over your chest and up your neck, groaning lowly as he makes his way back to your lips, “You’re so beautiful. You sound so pretty.”

His forehead rests against yours, his thrusts picking up as he works towards his own pleasures release. Moans slip from his lips as his hand drags up to cup your cheek.

Your hands slide up his arms and hold the sides of his neck, whimpering and moaning as his thrusts grow faster, harder.

They quickly turn sloppy and you gasp as he pulls out to spill on your waist. You rest your head back, breathing heavy as he sits up.

You look up at him, laughing slightly as he smiles at you and he raises his brows, “What?”

You shake your head, “Nothing, nothing I just.. was kinda hoping that our last ride as just friends would happen soon..”

“Well looks like you got your wish.” He leans down, pecking your lips, “Hang on. I’ll be right back.”

You nod as he gets off the bed, letting out a sigh as you look up at the ceiling. You can’t help but smile, you couldn’t fight it even if you wanted to.

Colby comes back in, a smile on his face as soon as he sees you, “here, I, uh- here.” He hands you the towel and sits down on the bed.

You clean up, tossing the towel to the floor before sitting up, “So.. it’s dark outside.”

Colby glances at the window, nodding as he looks at you, “Yeah, yeah it is.” He smirks as you smile at him, “What?”

You shrug, “Guess you’ll be staying the night then?”

Colby turns, moving to hover his body over yours, “Is that okay with you?”

You slide your hands up his chest and grip his shoulders, “I think I can let it slide.” You smirk and Colby laughs, “Just this once though, right?” He dips his head down, peppering kisses over your neck and you giggle, “You know..”

“You know what, baby?” Colby whispers as he chuckles lightly. You bite your lip as you feel his teeth nip at your skin, “I think it can be more than once.”

“I’m okay with more than once..” he kisses up to your lips, “How about in the morning, you and I take a ride and have a little breakfast date? Hmm.”

You nod, smiling before pecking his lips, “Sounds good to me.”

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[cosmerelists]

If Cosmere Characters Were Given Three Wishes From a Genie...

As requested by anon. :)

[A few of the jokes in this are WAT spoilers! They are marked in the entry title in case you need to skip 'em]

Cosmere characters have just rubbed a magic lamp and now they're being offered three wishes by a genie! How will that go for them?

1. Steris

Genie: There are three rules! Genie: I cannot kill anyone, I cannot bring anyone back to life, and I cannot make anyone fall in love. Steris: (Taking notes) Can I wish for more wishes? Genie: No. Steris: Can I wish for someone else to have more wishes? Genie: Also no. Steris: Can I cancel a wish in the future if I no longer want it? Genie: ...no. Steris: Can I modify a wish after wishing it? Genie: ...no. Steris: I see. Steris: My first wish, then, is to help you create an actual Wish Rule Handbook because that, I'm afraid, is a lot more than three rules. Steris: Let's get drafting! Genie: Why am I afraid

2. Kelsier

Kelsier: Three wishes? Amazing! Kelsier: First, I'd like to finally obtain the exact physical body I've been dreaming of all these years! Kelsier: Second, I'd like Scadrial to be utterly protected from the nefarious designs of Odium or any other hostile Shard. Kelsier: And third, I'd like Hoid to stub his toe every day for the rest of his life. Kelsier: Phew! That was way easier than what I've been doing! Kelsier: I can't believe I wasted hundreds of years on machinations, ha ha! Genie: ... Kelsier: What?

3. Szeth [Mild WAT spoilers!]

Szeth: (suspiciously) Wishes? Szeth: As in, things that I personally want? Szeth: What is this, some kind of therapy? Szeth: Away with you! Genie: H-Hey, if you want to wish for some therapy, it sounds like that might be kind of helpful for you? Szeth: Away, I say! Genie: Well, I tried.

4. Taravangian

Taravangian: [slams a 400-page tome down on the table] Taravangian: This is my first wish--it includes caveats for every possible loophole, bad faith interpretation, and/or unintended consequence. Taravangian: I declare that this whole book constitutes the sum total of Wish #1. Genie: ...Which is? Taravangian: I'd like Hoid to stub his toe every day for as long as he lives. Genie: ... Genie: That wish required 400 pages?! Taravangian: I like to be thorough.

5. Vin

Vin: I would like to always have the exact metal or metals I desire in my flask as soon as I desire them. Vin: I'd also like Elend to feel a surge of reassurance that yes of course I love him whenever he feels doubt. Genie: Two very fine wishes. What is your third? Vin: Hmmm.... Vin: Honestly, I just keep thinking that I'd like to be faster than a horse. Genie: ...Like, horses in general or one specific horse? Vin: Just...horses in general. Genie: ...It's not the weirdest wish I've heard today.

6. Adolin [WAT SPOILERS!]

Adolin: Oooh, I've always wanted the ability to point at an outfit in a fashion magazine and instantly have that outfit in my perfect size. Genie: Granted! Adolin: I'd also like Shallan to be brought here safely to Azimir if that's what she wants--like, please ask her first just in case. Genie: Granted! Adolin: ... Adolin: I would also like everyone to think I gave those wishes in the reverse order. Genie: Granted! Adolin: Wait, does that count as a wish?? Adolin: ... Adolin: No, actually I'm okay with that.

7. Azure

Azure: I would like to know where Nightblood is, please. Azure: I've been looking for so long! It's IMPOSSIBLE to find! Genie: [silently hands her a map] Azure: ... Azure: IT'S BEEN ON ROSHAR THE WHOLE TIME?!

8. Lightsong

Lightsong: You grant three wishes, huh? Lightsong: I can only grant one wish. And I have to die to do it. Genie: That's a tough break. Lightsong: Well, to be fair I live a life of luxury and worship, rather than being trapped in a tiny lamp. Genie: I appreciate that. Many people treat my abilities as frivolous, wishing for things they could obtain for themselves if they tried or for things they should never truly have. Genie: It is a genuine relief to meet someone who understands the true import of wishes. Lightsong: ... Lightsong: I was gonna wish for you to hand me that glass so I don't have to get up, but now it feels awkward. Genie: ... Lightsong: I'm just really comfortable right now.

9. Kaladin

Kaladin: [muttering to himself] Can't wish for all of my friends to be safe. They'd probably be magically locked in a room forever or something. Kaladin: I could wish for Oroden to grow up happy, but what if that means he dies if he gets sad or something? Or like loses the ability to feel things? Kaladin: I could wish for Moash to go back to how he was, but how could I take away his ability to make choices? Kaladin: It's too much! I don't want any wishes! Genie: Uh....granted? Kaladin: Did that count as a wish???

10. Venli

Venli: I wish for your freedom. Genie: ... Genie: As your first wish? Venli: Yup. Genie: Not as, like, your third wish after you obtain two other wishes? Venli: Nah. Genie: W-Who are you?? Venli: I'm a Willshaper, baby. Tumi: [hums contentedly]

[octuscle]

thank you my friend for showing me all the things I can be. But one transformation just felt more right than the others. Please can you turn me back to a British chav working in ChavTF. This time I want it to be permanent and I want to become as chavy as possible. Just a dumb horny chav, who loves trainers, tracksuits, smoking, drinking and blowjobs

Alcohol gives you really stupid ideas, doesn't it? Even if the alcohol is an expensive 2020 Silvaner from a great vineyard on the Main in Franconia… Dude, you're a masterpiece! And you want to change that?

You're playing with your cell phone… There's the ChavTF online store. Hot tracksuit on special offer. The devil knows when you'd put it on… But you order it. They recommend a pair of socks, a pair of sneakers, a bracelet and a necklace. You think the necklace is stupid… But the rest looks cool. Everything goes into the shopping cart. Pay. And order. Everything should be here the day after tomorrow.

When you get home on Friday evening, the parcel is on your doorstep. Some friendly neighbor has accepted the package. The box has been used before. A bong was obviously packed in it before. It also smells like weed, but also like the plastic of cheap synthetic fibers. The tracksuit is no longer in its original packaging. It also smells a bit like sweat. And it looks like there are dried precum stains in the pants. You get a boner. And your precum forms another stain in your pants. The socks and sneakers look great with the tracksuit.

There are lots of notes in the box next to the bill. A voucher for a hairdresser. And a flyer looking for new employees for the online shop. Hehehe, the job certainly wouldn't make enough money for your Mayfair apartment. But somehow you feel like redeeming the voucher for the hairdresser. Shorter hair goes better with the tracksuit. Okay, the cab ride to the Eastend is probably almost as expensive as if you'd gone to your hairdresser. But that doesn't matter to you now.

You fit into the hairdressing salon about as well as the king fits into the subway. None of the customers are over 25 years old. No one feels as muscular in their tracksuit as you do. And everyone is either smoking a cigarette or a joint. And most of them have a can of beer. The hairdresser sees you and shouts "You're next. Would you like uh beer, mate?" You just say yes. And then the barber runs the long hair clippers through your hair. "Mate, should I shave off da beard? it makes you look like an old main?" You actually feel much younger. The beer is why and tastes like piss. But it feels good. Your forehead is wrinkle-free and smooth again. You look more like a young bouncer than an investment banker. "Nah, mate, da beard stays on. But do you have uh fag for me?" Damn, what's happened to your language.

You tip the barber a pound. You can hardly get enough of your reflection in the mirror. You need sex now. Quickly. It's still light and the cruising area in Victoria Park isn't far away. You don't have to stand by the tree for long before you disappear into the bushes with an old geezer. Phew, not really your level. But it feels right to get down on your knees and suck the unshaven, cheesy cock of this unkempt guy. And it also feels right when you pocket the ten pound note after the blowjob.

You take the subway home. Fuck, you're so horny, you could get fucked by every other guy here. But you need a pint of beer at least as badly. And it's not unlikely that you'll find something to fuck in the pub.

Fuck, you could clean up your mess and air it out. And you don't have anything clean to wear either. Shit, you had something planned for today… While you're pissing and smoking in your dirty little bathroom, you remember. You wanted to apply for the job. Warehouse worker at that cool clothes store in the East End. You spray some Axe under your armpits, put on your new tracksuit and take the bus to the East End.

You're already a little excited. After all, it's the first job you've done since you dropped out of your plumbing apprenticeship. And it's eight pounds an hour. A hell of a lot of money. But the guy in the store is cool. He thinks that all you need to be able to do for the job is organize weed for the other employees, give him the occasional blow job and tape up packages. Hehehe, hopefully you'll learn how to do the parcels, the rest you'll manage. And you can prove it right away. Starting with a blowjob.

Best job ever. In fact, you're more of a warehouse hustler than a warehouse worker. But there are good tips. And the dope you got is damn good. And hopefully no one will notice that you took the necklace with you. Your mother yells for you to come into the house, dinner is ready. You shout back that you only have a few more things to do. Hehehe, you can't stand dinner with your mother and her new stud without being stoned.

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[lopsicle]

Hi, @fictitious-fluff I’m your Squealing Santa!’I’m sorry this came out in the latter end of December, the holiday season was busy for me and this was my first tickletober!!

This was really fun to write, the prompts you left helped a ton as well!! Hope you enjoy it!!

It’s Not Like I Don’t Like It

Summary: During one of Caine’s adventures, the group splits off into pairs which leads to some very interesting discoveries between Jax and Ragatha.

Characters: Ler! Jax, Ler! Ragatha, rest of the TADC cast

Warnings: Tickle Fic

In The Amazing Digital Circus™, it’s residents could only be sure of one thing. Life would never be dull, whether they liked it or not. It took Pomni some getting used to, much like the rest of the circus members and just like everyone else, she still had no idea what to expect. Whether it was being strapped to a target and having knives thrown at you, being pulled out of a hat, having your limbs played around with like they were apart of a mix and match set, the possibilities were endlessly terrifying. Caine just couldn’t understand how to please them.

He’d set them off on another adventure today, lazily dubbed ‘Sticky Situations’, chosen from a list of hundreds and hundreds of repeated activities for them to be forced into enjoy. The adventure was simple enough though, everyone would be split into pairs and forced to stay with their partner until they found a key that would allow them to separate. And because Caine’s adventures could never be simple, if someone stepped too far away from their partner, they’d be shocked.

The pairings were odd, but fun. Pomni and Kinger, Gangle and Zooble and Jax and Ragatha. Surprisingly, Ragatha was the one to be outraged first.

‘Him?!’ She cried, stomping her foot against the ground and making an over-exaggerated gesture towards Jax. The rabbit looked offended for a moment, his ears growing stiff at the top of his head before he smirked, his beady eyes getting a little wider.

‘Aw, don’t you wanna spent time with me, Dollface?’ He teased, not caring for her answer, just wanting to agitate her. Zooble shot the man a look which he just shrugged off while Pomni looked sympathetically towards Ragatha. She took a step towards the woman, wanting to comfort her but as she was finding the words, another voice overpowered the room.

‘Now that the pairs have been selected, you all have FIVE SECONDS,’ Caine screeched energetically, his eyes popping out of his head for a moment, ‘to stand next to your partner!’

Almost immediately, a pair of hands scooped the small jester up from behind, pulling her away from the red haired woman.

‘Phew, Pomni, I was worried you were gonna get electrocuted!’ Kinger fretted, totally oblivious to what she was trying to do. Pomni nodded along awkwardly, deciding to go along with it.

Begrudgingly, Ragatha made her way other to Jax who decided to stay put, not caring enough to move and knowing his partner wouldn’t risk getting shocked. She had a face like a slapped bulldog though, frowning with her arms crossed over her chest, staring away from the taller man.

‘Alrighty then, enjoy the games and have a spectacular time!’ Caine announced, waving goodbye to the circus crew before disappearing to who knows where. Most of them dissipated fairly quickly, some of them even looking forward to their new pairings. Neither of those were applicable to Jax or Ragatha.

‘Are you gonna move anytime soon?’

Ragatha asked impatiently, Caine’s explanation wasn’t the best; she didn’t know how far she could get from Jax and she didn’t feel like getting shocked.

‘Mmm,’ Jax looked up at the ceiling, pretending to think before staring back down at Ragatha, ‘nah.’

Ragatha’s eye twitched in annoyance, looking about ready to explode in anger at him already. While that would normally be amusing, Jax didn’t have the luxury of retreating as he got an earful of frustrated rants, instead opting to grab Ragatha’s arm and yank her along as he walked.

‘Come on then, let’s get this over with before you throw a tantrum,’ Jax teased her but Ragatha decided not to fight it this time. At least he was actually doing something.

It goes without saying that so far, this was one of their worst adventures yet. They didn’t know how that was possible after going through what felt like an eternity of them, but this easily my took the cake. Their bodies awkwardly bashed into each other to other being shocked, they hadn’t said a word to each other since they started walking and they had no idea where to find the key to free themselves from this God awful social prison. It felt like they were running around in circles inside the circus, and the silence was not doing good for Ragatha’s mental state. The worrying woman was just staring at the floor, questioning if they’d ever find this key. It wasn’t abstracting levels of bad, but it was easy to see that it was taking a toll on her. Even for someone like Jax.

He thought of what to do for a bit, it would be so easy to just ignore it, and Ragatha would deserve it for how she’d treated him today…but this trip was boring enough as it was, the last thing he needed was for them to just not talk.

‘Hey, redhead,’ the rabbit called out abruptly, poking her where her ribs would be with a gloved hand. It took all of her willpower to not jump back and get the both of them electrocuted, though her eyes did widen as a loud squeak exited her mouth. Ragatha covered her mouth afterwards, like she was trying to force the reaction back in before looking down at Jax, whose grin had grown ten times wider. Her eyes narrowed at him, almost like a warning to not say anything. And he didn’t say anything, he just burst out laughing.

‘Pffthahaha, oh my Gahahd, dolly, your ticklish! That’s fuckin’ priceless!’ Jax nearly doubled over laughing, clutching his sides while Ragatha just looked around worriedly, her face getting redder and redder as she hoped no one was hearing him.

‘Shut up, Jax, it’s not that big of a deal!’ Ragatha exclaimed, but her words were honestly true. She doubted anyone else in the circus would care about the grand reveal of her being ticklish of all things, it may be a little interesting to Pomni who was still getting the hang of things here, the only person reacting to it were the two of them. Even then, she should’ve expected something like this from Jax, but being teased about being ticklish was especially flustering to her. Mainly because she…liked it. It was hard not to like to her, it was all warm and fuzzy and made her all squirmy, how could she not enjoy being tickled? Plus, it was like having her real, non-rag doll body again, it reminded her of being a real person outside the circus.

‘Oh, this is a huge deal! I can’t believe it took me this long to find this out…hey, whatcha say we make up for lost time?’ Jax said, his yellow smile getting even wider, taking a soft step closer to Ragatha. The doll in turn, looked up near him, not having the confidence to face Jax directly, especially with her face being so red. She opened her mouth but it was like her insides were completely empty, she couldn’t get anything out of her mouth. Not waiting for an answer, Jax’s hands shot down to Ragatha’s sensitive sides, immediately squeezing at them.

‘Jahahahahahahax!!’ Ragatha shouted from the touch, her hands clasping right over her mouth as her eyes went wide. The woman’s feet tapped against the floor repeatedly, doing her best to not move away. This really was the best worst possible scenario for her.

‘Yeeessss, Dolly?’ The man asked, acting like nothing was wrong here. His dexterous fingers crawled over to Ragatha’s tummy, scratching against the fabric of her dress. Curiously, he was starting to notice how she wasn’t really trying to squirm away from his fingers, it looked like she was bucking into them actually.

‘C-cahahahahan you nanahahahat?!’ The redhead ruffed, struggling to get her words out properly through all her laughter.

‘Well, Raggedy, I don’t think you want me to not,’ Jax mimicked her fractured speech just to tick her off more, but the woman seemed far more preoccupied with the fact that Jax was catching on so easily that she enjoyed this. Of course Jax of all people had to find out, this would be the worst for her! Though, it wasn’t like he stopped tickling her yet…maybe she could enjoy this for a little longer.

‘Juhuhust, shuhuhuhut up!’ Ragatha pouted, tilting her face away from Jax who pulled his hands away for a second, earning a disappointed look for a second. His eyes looked wider and intense, yet somehow had a playful shine in them.

‘Oh, no, no, no, you do not get to tell me to shut up and get away with it!’ Jax called her out before shooting his hands right under her armpits. And that was when Ragatha started screaming.

‘WAIAHAHAHAT, NAHAHAT THEHERE!!’ The woman’s arms clung to her sides instantly, squirming about on the spot with a desperate expression taking over her blushing face. Jax had gotten really lucky just now and landed on her death spot, though she wasn’t complaining. It was sort of relieving in a way, she’d be anxious of him finding this out ever since this tickling attack started so it felt like a weight was lifted now that this was out of the way.

Though, Jax was absolutely loving this. He wouldn’t admit that now that he knew Ragatha actually enjoyed getting tickled, well he didn’t know but it was pretty obvious, but being able to make her screech and laugh was definitely going to be a way for him to kill the time. He messily grabbed at her wrists, clumping them up to hold them with one hand. Then, he raised her arms above her head, leaving that precious death spot of hers on display.

Ragatha tried to wiggle her way out of his grip but it was pretty useless, a couple loose giggles of anticipation slipped out of her mouth, staring over at the rabbit to see when he was going to strike.

‘Alright, let’s see if you can handle this!’ He announced, treating it like it was some game. His fingers began messily poking around the hollows of her armpits to start with, but it quickly morphed into fast, deep scratching against her sensitive skin which drove the woman insane.

‘NAHAHAHAHAHA, I CAHAHHAAHHAN’T!!’ Ragatha admitted instantly, dropping all sense of embarrassment or shame about getting tickled by Jax. Bouncing around on her feet, Ragatha felt like if she was tickled for another second was going to die, or at least get the two electrocuted. While Jax may not care about the first one, he didn’t want to get shocked too and decided to take some pity on the woman.

His hands left her armpits, leaving them with a slight tingling sensation but for the most part, Ragatha recovered pretty quickly. Her face still had a red sheen to it but the shock and horror of the tickling session was passing her now. Until Jax spoke up.

‘Oh, I am so telling everyone about this.’

‘Don’t you dare!’

[cherr-22]

TNGDH 27

“I’m going to die…….”

Literally. My legs were so sore that I couldn’t feel them anymore. My vision blurred and all I could see was the earthy brown color of the ground everywhere.

To think riding a horse was this strenuous. It’s the horse that’s running, and yet why am I the one getting tired? Because the ground was uneven, I even felt nauseous. Please…… save me.

“Hang on a little bit more.”

Kyle comforted me when he heard me groan.

Of course, it didn’t comfort me. Thinking how many more hours I’d have to ride the horse later today, I felt anxious to cancel ‘Summon’ and go back to the hamster house to rest.

Phew. Such is my life. This strange, tiring life.

Glumly holding onto the reigns, I heard a loud caw above me. The Northern crows circled around in the sky, making it feel unpleasant.

“Why is it crying out loud? Such bad luck.”

“……Do you normally express it as ‘crying’?”

“If it can’t talk, then I’d say it would be crying.”

I answered grumpily and lowered back my head to focus on the road ahead.

Beyond the castle and plains was a forest full of coniferous trees. There were many ravines here and there, so the terrain was not easy to travel across. The path could only fit two horses side by side.

“Don’t worry too much about it.”

Kyle must’ve been worried after seeing my expression.

“Since this is only a reconnaissance with the new knights, we will only briefly check the forest before heading back. Cases where we go beyond the small mountain besides during subjugations or investigations are rare.”

“A small mountain……?”

You call this a small?

I clicked my tongue as I looked at the cliff stretched out in the distance.

“What is there beyond that cliff?”

“Are you talking about the types of demonic beasts?”

“Oh, no. Rather than demonic beasts…… are there any villages or anything.”

Upon asking, Kyle laughed as if what he heard was nonsense.

“The Blake estate is the only place in the North where people can survive. Well, I’m sure there would be villages where the demonic beasts gather instead.”

“……That doesn’t sound very amusing. Then what are there geographically?”

“Over this mountain is a vast rocky plain with chunks of ice and rocks here and there. Beyond that is a large mountain, and beyond the large mountain is the sea.”

He lifted his sleeve over my face to shield it from the strong winds. It felt so natural that I accepted it without a second thought.

I tilted my head and glanced up at him. Seeing how he didn’t even bat an eyelid at the harsh wind, he must’ve been used to the cold.

“I rarely go beyond the frozen sea. It’s difficult to go and there is nothing good there.”

Even if the sea is frozen, isn’t it just a regular sea? What was so different and difficult about it?

“Why is that? Is it a lawless zone or something?”

“Yes. It’s not a place that the Meinhardt Empire could even handle. Beyond that sea, even I would have to risk my life.”

Just what exactly is there?

I thought about various possibilities and then the system that has been quiet until now popped up.

[Beyond the Northern Sea is an area called the ‘Magician’s Domain’.]

‘The Magician’s Domain, huh. It sounds pretty tame when hearing the name alone…….’

But that didn’t look to be the case seeing Kyle’s expression. Well, I could think about it later. It’s not like I’ll go there today.

“Your Highness. Should we return to the northeast pathway?”

Hearing the voice from behind, Kyle paused for a moment and measured the distance.

The road ahead branched out into two paths. One appeared to be a road going up the hill to northeast and the other going down to the canyon in the northwest.

The knights murmured to each other in relief and anxiety by hearing the word ‘northeast’. 

Kyle said in a heavy tone.

“The area where the wyvern nest has not been resolved yet. Also, currently it is mating season so we must avoid northeast. Everyone, take a detour to the western canyon!”

……If it’s a detour, does that mean this reconnaissance would take more time?

I nervously checked the remaining time in ‘Summon’.

[‘Summon’ will be canceled in 20 minutes.]

It won’t be good if I suddenly disappear in the middle of the canyon……. Sigh. Today will be the day I use up all my Miracle Points.

I quickly bought a cookie from the Nut Store.

[Long-Lasting Acorn Cookies ｜Miracle Points 1% consumption ｜ Extend duration of ‘Summon’ by 1 hour]

[Current Miracle Value 25.0%]

Hopefully, I could keep my points above 20% by the end of this expedition. Meaning, I’d prefer to return back to the estate within six hours.

I quietly glanced at Kyle and took out the cookie from my pockets. Crunch. Kyle glanced back upon hearing the sound of me eating.

“Why are you trying to eat so secretly?”

Your ears are quite sharp. Couldn’t you have pretended not to hear anything?

“It is my life.”

That was 100% the truth.

“I sure get to hear a lot of interesting things from you.”

Of course, Kyle thought of it as a joke.

I’m telling you, it’s the truth. An acorn cookie I bought with the cost of my life. Although it’s savory, it leaves the mouth a little dry after you finish eating it…….

“Anyways, it means that I’m not going to share it with you.”

Kyle’s red eyes blankly stared at me as if he were surprised.

“It’s fine. More importantly…….”

He lightly squeezed my chin and turned it to the side. I muttered, “What is it,” as I glanced around in the direction Kyle pointed out using my face.

“Over there. Do you see those forest bushes?”

My eyes that were once wandering around aimlessly stopped on something sparkling in the bushes. Several pairs of round eyes gazed towards our direction.

They were furry animals that could be held within two hands. Smaller than a dog, but a little larger than a mouse. There was a short horn on its forehead between its round ears.

It was an animal I have never seen before, and yet it felt strangely familiar…….

“Those are the Northern field mice.”

What?

“That is what they would look like after growing a mana stone in their heart. They are a little small compared to other Northern demonic beasts though.”

That’s not right. Normally a mouse that size would be considered very large.

“They are quite tame if you don’t bother them first. It was around this area where I first met Cashew.”

Kyle’s tone of voice instantly went soft. His expression gradually softened as he thought of the cute squishy demonic beast waiting for him at the castle……

Forget about It. Can’t you see that the cute and squishy demonic beast is suffering here right now due to muscle pains.

[Currently Possessing Hearts ｜ ❤×198]

Cancel what I said earlier.

Think about me a lot. Just two hearts worth more.

“Should I try finding a mate for it…….”

……Huh. Wait, what did you just say?

Immediately, I yelled as he was mumbling.

“No!”

“…….”

“Most definitely not. To think about copulating demonic beasts!”

“Northern field mice are usually quite active.”

“Those are the Northern mice. Cashew is a domestic demonic beast. It has been developing slow and hasn’t even developed a magic stone yet. What if you pair it up and it ends up getting eaten by its pair?

I have no intention of sharing my house no matter how big it may be. Roommates are absolutely forbidden.

“Sure, you can adopt another one if you want to see Cashew dead the next day.”

If that day ever comes, I will kill you myself and run away from here. You understand?

Kyle nodded in disappointment under my intense gaze.

“……That makes sense. I understand. As soon as I get back, I shall have a meeting with the magicians to plan on injecting mana energy.”

I hope there won’t be any side effects from doing that.

Would I look like a fraud if I say that there is no need to inject mana? I looked at him with a wistful expression and then looked at the group of mice.

‘I wonder if I am not a normal, typical hamster?’

To not have a mana stone inside the heart and to not have any visible growth. I suspect I will never be able to grow as big as those mice over there……

“As expected…….”

Kyle made comparisons with the Northern field mice.

“There is none as cute as Cashew.”

Just like a hamster otaku.

[Currently Possessing Hearts ｜ ❤×200]

Still, as long as you’re happy.

Thanks to that, I could buy the Demonic Beast Encyclopedia. I pretended to stretch my arms and took out the encyclopedia.

“Now, let’s see…….”

“What is that?”

“A necessary textbook for a demonic beast specialist, the Demonic Beast Encyclopedia. This book was bought off from my diligent teacher who also had a bit of a grumpy personality.”

[┗|｀O′|┛]

What, why. It’s the truth. You ate up all my Hearts so be quiet.

Kyle slowed down the horse to let me read the book comfortably. The deeper we went into the canyon, the darker our surroundings became. The knights changed their formation and turned on their lights.

Let’s see…….

“Goblin, ogre, wyvern…… bear, unicorn? There’s quite a variety of beasts. Northern poisonous snake, forest eel? Why is there an eel in the forest?”

There are really a lot of strange things in this world. Korea was truly an ordinary place in comparison.

“Oh, here it is. Northern field mice.”

The word ‘field mice’ caught Kyle’s attention.

“The Northern field mice is one of the less threatening species, boasting mediocre physical abilities…… wow, isn’t this a bit too harsh?.”

System, can’t you do your work properly? Do you want to be sent to the sky?

This is definitely a revenge on me.

[（￣︶￣）]

“And?”

“The process of developing a mana stone is more complicated than other demonic beasts, but once it develops it, it could use simple magic. Generally of the earth magic……”

I then shut my mouth. It was because an ominous premonition passed through my mind.

You won’t be making me learn some kind of magic later, right? I’m already quite sad to have become a hamster…

[(⊙ˍ⊙)]

‘No, why do you have such a surprised expression…….’

Bang!

At that moment, a huge rock fell about ten steps in front of us, shaking the ground.

Don’t tell me…….

“Change to defensive formation!”

Kyle stretched out his arm to close the book in my hands.

“Shu. From now on, everything I say will be an order and disobedience will not be tolerated.”

I felt a shiver go down my body. Kyle spoke before I could respond back a ‘Yes’.

“No matter what happens, do not get off the horse.”

With that, he jumped off from the horse and unsheathed his sword.

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[tia-amorosa]

Sunset Died - Wolff/Sekemoto

Yumi's last will (longer Part)

A starry night and not a single snowflake in the sky. That was the most pleasant way for people to be. It was very cold, but there was no unpleasant wind blowing through the cracks in the houses. It was just quiet, as if all was right with the world.

It's the next morning. Morgana had just come downstairs and saw Sam putting something on the couch. Afterwards, he wanted to go into the kitchen, but was a little startled when he suddenly saw her standing in front of him. “Oh…"/ ”Well, good morning. I hope that's not a whoopee cushion you've just put down?”. He shook his head, “no, it's a letter… from Grandma”.

Morgana looked briefly over at the sofa and then back at Sam. “From… Yumi?”. The boy nodded slightly. “Umm, it was on her bedside table…and it has your names on it. I didn't open it. Can I have breakfast now fast?"/„o-of course…“ Morgana was quite surprised. and she wondered why she hadn't noticed the letter before.

A strange feeling came over Morgana at that moment. She took a few steps closer to the couch to take a seemingly scrutinizing look at the envelope. Then she clearly saw that her and her husband's names were written there.

Morgana moved almost in slow motion as she slowly reached for the envelope. With the same slow pace, she opened it and pulled out a carefully written and stamped document. A few seconds later, Thornton came down to the living room. “Hey, what do you think of…”. He then paused, and saw that his wife was standing in the room, visibly shocked, with the document in her hand. “Is everything okay? What's that?“/”Y-Yumi's will and… a power of attorney”.

He walked towards her with long strides. “Will? How did this get here so quickly and… What kind of power of attorney?"/ ‘It was next to her bed and she… She gave us custody of Sam until he's of age… My God’/ ”That… That's a joke? Right?"/ ‘No, just look…’.

He carefully took the paper from her hand and sat down. Then he read through everything carefully. The first thing he wanted to know, of course, was whether it had all been legally certified by a notary. He recognized the signature of the person who had drawn up the letter. “So… it's all in order, we really did get custody…”. Still in a state of shock, they heard Sam shouting from the kitchen that he was going to school. He often took the door that led from the kitchen to the outside. Had he noticed anything? They didn't ask themselves that at that moment.

Morgana was still stunned. “I never thought she'd do that…."/ ‘Well, you promised her you'd look after the boy when she was gone… Did you read the rest?’/ ‘h-h, no, I only read the power of attorney and the will, I didn't get to the bottom part…’.

“It says here that she's put money aside for him, apparently quite a bit. He's supposed to get it as soon as he's of age…"/ ‘Does it say how much?’/ ‘About 60,000… A nice starting capital when he moves out’/ ”Unbelievable. He'll get that, he's entitled to it, Thornton"/ ‘of course…phew, so we've officially become parents again’.

“Mhm Oh Yumi…"/ ‘When do we want to tell him?’/ ”I… I don't know. He's in a pretty stable condition at the moment, but… I'd like to wait a little longer. maybe he already suspected something like this…"/ ”It's possible. I'll pack it up again for now.”.

It was an unexpected surprise for Morgana and her husband. But the old lady wanted to make sure that everything was in order and that her grandson was in good hands. It was just a small detail that needed to be added to the rest of the will, which she had drawn up years ago. But she didn't want it to remain in some office, in some folder. She took it home while she was still alive and had a few changes made a few days ago in the small town hall.

Later in the afternoon. It wasn't a particularly nice day at school today. The children had to stay inside because the snowfall had increased significantly. “Do you want someone to help you?"/ ‘No, I'll do it myself today…’/ ”All right. Do you have a special request for dinner?"/ ‘hm, no…’..

Today we had something special for dinner again. But something different this time too. “What kind of meat is that?"/ ”Oh, VJ came by earlier and brought us a big piece of leg of venison. That's enough for a few days again. I hope I cooked it well, that was the first time"/ ‘hm, it doesn't taste like chicken, but it's very good’/ ‘hnhn’…

“I'm glad to hear that. And how was school for you today?"/ ”Quite good. I drew a big picture. Cherry blossoms…"/ ”Oh, really? I'd love to have a look at that"/ ‘If you can find somewhere else, we can hang it up.’/ ‘Yes, that's a good idea’.

Unfortunately, there weren't really many free spaces left in the house where you could have hung a large picture. There was only one free wall in the bedroom. “Grandma would certainly have liked that too.” Tired from the meal and the day, he lay down in his grandmother's bed and fell asleep exhausted.

In the kitchen, they were still clearing away the remaining things from the cooking and the dishes. “He's a real little artist. I'm really excited to see what else he'll bring to the canvas in his life. I think when he paints, he forgets everything around him for a moment…."/ ”mhm. And I'm surprised he didn't ask more about the letter”.

“Why would he?"/ ”Well, maybe out of curiosity? If I were him, I would probably have asked what it said…”. Morgana looked at him a little seriously. “The letter was addressed to me and to you. He's not that curious and he probably didn't take a look out of respect and decency. Besides, I don't think he would have really understood what it said…."/ ‘hm, maybe, yes’.

“And when do you think it's the right time to…“/”Thornton, his grandmother hasn't even been gone for three days yet. Why don't you let him deal with that first? I know it looks like it's an easy thing for him to do, but I'm sure it's different on the inside. I think it's nice when he distracts himself with school and painting, but we still have to expect that he might have a low point from time to time…”

“Let's give him a little time first. Among other things, I want him to enjoy being a child. He's only just making friends. We'll tell him when he's better able to process everything, okay?”. Her husband took a deep breath. Then he looked at her sympathetically. “Whatever you say. I want to go to bed now"/ ‘hn, I'll follow you there’…. After the two of them had gone to bed, Morgana remembered that she actually wanted to visit Jamie that day. Now she had one more reason to go to her the next day.

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@greenplumbboblover ⭐

Poses by: @poses-by-bee & imho

[whentherewerebicycles]

rough night phew—I am mildly sick during the day but when I lie down at night I become Very Sick (coughing/choking on phlegm/have an insane sore throat all night) and then of course the baby woke up at 4:55am and was like HELLO IS ANYONE GOING TO PLAY WITH ME????? to which I said pleaseeeeeeee go to sleep to which he said absolutely not mother. it’s fine I am being so brave and strong about it 😵‍💫

baby is napping now and will hopefully sleep for another 30 min while I lie in bed with my eyes closed. here’s the rest of the day:

8:45-9:15 rest? nap if possible?

9:15-10:30 fold laundry, finish packing

10:30-12 drop off dogs, feed the baby, run the dishwasher with today’s bottles, second baby nap, work tasks in bed

12-12:30 shower/get ready

12:30-2:30 load the car, clean the kitchen, clean out fridge, take the trash out, order sandwich for the train, feed the baby again when he wakes up maybe??

2:30-3 leave for liz’s / liz drops us off at train

3-4:30 train

4:30-5:45 security + maybe buy food + let the baby crawl around (bring sanitizing wipes for his hands if I can find them) + baby eats again

board plane—this will be tricky as I have to put him in the front carrier, take car seat out of bag, put stroller in bag, get everything down the jetway somehow, then put luggage up, install car seat, and install baby in car seat

survive 4 hour flight (PLEASE SLEEP BABY)

12am-12:45am (local time) drive home 😵‍💫

collapse into bed zzzzzz

[pardi-real]

Main Story Ep. 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 - Analysis of the Intelligent Angel

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[Devil's Palace, Your Room]

~ The night after returning from the expedition ~

Berrien: "My lord... Thank you for your hard work on the expedition."

> "You too, Berrien. Great work"

Muu: "Feels like it passed by so quickly."

Berrien: "Thank you for your hard work as well, Muu.  Though we failed to capture the intelligent angel… I'm relieved the lord is safe. Well… you must be really tired today. Please get some rest."

> "Good night, Berrien"

Berrien was right… I was so tired that I fell asleep right away…

[Devil's Palace, Basement Storage Room]

Berrien: "Phew…"

Knock, knock…

Berrien: "Please come in…"

Click

Lucas: "Hey there, Berrien."

Berrien: "Mr. Lucas…"

Lucas: "How's the lord doing?"

Berrien: "Yes, they're sound asleep from the fatigue."

Lucas: "That was a long expedition. They must be tired."

Berrien: "The lord worked hard this time too..."

Lucas: "But hey, Berrien... You just returned, but you're already working without taking a break… Are you compiling information on the intelligent angel?"

Berrien: "Yes, that's correct."

Lucas: "Why not take a breather, Berrien? You haven't had a proper rest since we returned from the expedition, haven't you?"

Berrien: "I'll rest after I finish this."

Lucas: "Sigh… You're always so diligent. But if you don't rest properly, you'll burn out."

Berrien: "And here you are, Mr. Lucas, already sipping wine?"

Lucas: "Yup ♪  I'm a pro at relaxing ♪"

Berrien: "Fufu… I might have to take a leaf out of your book. Now that being said, I've pretty much finished summarizing it."

Lucas: "Good job, Berrien. You're quick ♪"

Berrien: "Based on my observations… First, let's talk about the hierarchy among  angels."

Lucas: "Ohh... hierarchy?"

Berrien: "The intelligent angel was controlling regular angels."

Lucas: "Indeed he was. Angels followed his commands."

Berrien: "So, it's safe to assume that regular angels obey orders from intelligent angels."

Lucas: "Certainly… If you think about it that way, intelligent angels are higher in hierarchy than regular angels."

Berrien: "And regarding the capabilities of the intelligent angel. His intelligence seems remarkably high."

Lucas: "I noticed that too. His calm demeanor on the battlefield, and how he chose to retreat instead of forcing an attack. Just as we were analyzing him… he seemed to be analyzing us too."

Berrien: "Yes… exactly."

Lucas: "Sigh... Dealing with such a composed and sharp opponent is troublesome. It's going to be tough to defeat him."

Berrien: "True... But amidst unfavorable information, there might be something positive for us."

Lucas: "Oh? What would that be?"

Berrien: "Although the intelligent angel was quick, he might not possess the power to easily overpower us."

Lucas: "How so?"

Berrien: "If he could easily overpower us, he wouldn't have bothered using regular angels to attack."

Lucas: "Right... Attacking personally would be much more efficient."

Berrien: "Moreover… He retreated mid-battle. This implies that he assessed his abilities against ours and realized that the odds were against him."

Lucas: "Makes sense…"

Berrien: "One-on-one might be tough, but… if we work together... It may be possible to defeat the intelligent angel."

Lucas: "I see… I hope so."

Berrien: "Well… that sums up my analysis of the intelligent angel."

Lucas: "Great work, Berrien. I'll report this at the Grovaner family meeting tomorrow."

Berrien: "Thank you. And please ensure the lord's safety."

Lucas: "Absolutely… ♪ I won't allow anyone to harm the lord during the meeting."

Berrien: "Ah… There was something else I was curious about."

Lucas: "Ahh... The girl, right? The one resembling Haures's younger sister, kidnapped by the intelligent angel…"

Berrien: "Yes. How can an angel take a person without erasing them…?"

Lucas: "But... Berrien. Do you think that girl was there by chance? There are no houses in that area… and she was directly under the old tower. Any normal people won't get near the tower in the first place."

Berrien: "Hmm... There is too little information… I can't say anything for sure at this point. If she really is just a lost child, I would like to help her soon…"

Lucas: "That's... you're right."

Berrien: "A lot happened suddenly, and I'm feeling confused.  Sigh... Mr. Lucas, may I have a drink?"

Lucas: "Oh? Berrien, drinking wine? That's rare… ♪ Of course."

Berrien: "Tonight… I feel like drinking. My brain is tired from excessive thinking…"

Lucas: "After the intelligent angel appeared… There's just confusion everywhere."

Berrien: "Yes…"

Lucas: "Though… Tomorrow's meeting might get rough."

Berrien: "I agree. The Grovaner family's scouting party also suffered injuries…"

Lucas: "Well, I'll try my best to keep things civil."

Berrien: "Thank you very much, Mr. Lucas."

Berrien said as he drank the wine.

Berrien: "Uh... it really is bitter."

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[a-tale-of-legends]

Happy New Year’s Eve R! I hope you are doing wonderfully today! It’s that same person who asked about the Gym Challenger NPCs again. I’m curious here, how would the 15 Gym Challengers celebrate the new year? (Who’s betting Pia and Deneb kiss at the stroke of midnight? XD)

Aaaah thank you, happy new year's eve to you too!

......All 15 (. . ) Oh boy. I can sure try!

Pia - She honestly doesn't seem like the type of person to go out to parties, though Deneb and Dunne are ( well. Dunne is the party person. Deneb just liked being around good company). So I can see them dragging her to a small new year's eve party haha. She's more of a person who stands in the corner and people watch - but rest assured, she's having a good time. Yes, her and Deneb share a new year's kiss. It's Pia who initiates it, much to the surprise of Deneb.

Deneb - Kinda said it with Pia, but I think she's the type to enjoy new year's eve parties for the company. It's always nice to have fun with others after all! She's awkward, given being away from home, but she loves talking to others, and Dunne genuinely helps ease her in. She would worry if Pia isn't having fun ( corner lurker), so ends up just hanging with her throughout the party. Gets smooched by midnight lol.

Dunne - Doing them in a row bc they're a trio TO ME. Was the one that suggested going to a party. My guy is getting wasted lmao. Flirts in hope of getting that new year's kiss ( he never does) and overall is just having a good time.

Yue and Wei - Siblings, so they spend new years together! Yue frets over dinner plans and Wei is ever the slacker, but makes sure his sister isn't letting her perfectionism from enjoying new years. ( Wei: Why don't we call that boyfriend [Phoebus] of yours to cook us something? Yue: He's not my boyfriend, stop being weird! Also he's busy with work! Also, I can cook just fine!!!)

Polaire - He's at home with his bugs :) Dunno if he has family- I mean he probably does but I haven't fully thought of that dynamic. Still, his bugs are his family too, and he pretty much spends it with them :)

Kent - Also home with his family! I think it would be cute if he had a few siblings, some older, some younger. I imagine some are busy ( I think maybe his dad is a corvitaxi driver, so I can imagine he's busy) but they all face time each other to celebrate the new years.

Vega - Bing watching her favorite shows lol. I think she loooooves reality tv. The trashier the better. Helps keep her mind off the company she works for and her future. That ooooor she's out shopping.

Cher - Honestly, I see her just going about her day as usual. New year, new possibility, still everyday life, you know? I can see her taking in a moment to just appreciate the world around her though. She seems like that type of person to do that.

Icla - She's out at a rave lol. She deserves to go to one.

Corvin - Probably the dj for said rave

Phoebus - Hmmmm. Well, I do see him as a cook, so I imagine he's either 1) working or 2) at home cooking for family/ friends. I like to think he's a good host actually.

Izar - She's someone I don't think about much,really. She seems like someone who would generally prefer to keep to herself around things like these. Whether it's bc she is just like that or she doesn't have anyone to be around, I'm not sure. I've been playing around the idea that she has kids or is an aunt, but I'm not 100% sure.

Theemin - This guy is rich lol. He is probably at his mansion with his kids and grandkids celebrating the new years.

Terry - Terry! Terry's an asshole who looks down on others. Most of the time. With his family ( wife and kids) though, he's actually pretty sweet. He's with them for the new years :)

Phew! You can tell who I like more with this list, haha. I hope you enjoy these :)

[twilightmalachite]

Hermitage - Wednesday 2

Author: Nishioka Maiko (with Akira)

Characters: Mika, Shu

Translator: Mika Enstars

"Delicious coffee accompanied by a first-class croissant. This is the very definition of a blissful breakfast. I’m sure today will be a blessed one."

[Read on my blog for the best viewing experience with Oi~ssu ♪]

Season: Winter

Location: Starmony Dorms Kitchen

Shu: … *chomp*

(Oh-ho. The moment it’s put in your mouth, the mellow aroma tickles your nostrils. The croissants from this bakery are truly exquisite…!)

(I cannot start my day without these whenever I return to Japan!)

(Just what is it that makes these so different? The flour… The salt…? Perhaps maybe the water?)

(If possible, I’d like to figure out the recipe for these so I can take it back with me. That way, I can enjoy this bread every day.)

(I cannot stand the overbearing taste that the breads overseas have. Of course, not all of them are bad, but…)

(I suppose it is no exaggeration to say that Japanese bread, pan, is tailored to the Japanese people.

(But even aside from that, I do believe the bread here is a cut above all the rest.)

Ah, phew~. Delicious coffee accompanied by a first-class croissant. This is the very definition of a blissful breakfast. I’m sure today will be a blessed one.

Mika: ……

Shu: Gh?! Ka-Kagehira?! Don’t just stand there silently in the doorway! You surprised me there!

Mika: ……

Shu: …Kagehira? Are you half-asleep again? Get it together, when did you get so frail in the mornings? You’re not Rei, you know.

Shu: You’re not staying up late messing around, are you?

Mika: ……

Shu: Kagehira…? Are you listening? Seriously, what’s going on with you?

Mika: ! Uwah?!

Shu: Gyah?! W-What is it?! Don’t just suddenly yell like that!

Mika: H-Huh?! What’s wrong, Oshi-san? What’re you doing here?

Shu: What are you talking about! What’s so strange about me enjoying breakfast in the kitchen?

Mika: Huh? Kitchen…?

Ah, yer right! This is the kitchen! Why am I in a place like this?

Shu: ……

Mika: Huh? Why’re you makin’ such a scary face, Oshi-san?

Shu: Kagehira! So you were half-asleep! Really shows how much you’re slacking off, even though it’s a very vital time to perfect the quality of our new song.

Mika: Ehh~? But I didn’t mean that at all! I only jus’ noticed I’m here!

Shu: That’s what people call being “half-asleep”.

Mika: Nnah~… I guess I really was half-asleep. Though it doesn’t feel like I was…

Shu: Non! My goodness… Focus more on Valkyrie, and be more careful from hereon.

You best prepare yourself for today’s practice as I’m going to make it particularly tough. We’ll be fixing this before it gets out of control.

We’ve got no time to waste. We’re heading straight to the ES building to begin practice, now.

Location: Dance Room

Mika: ♪~ ♪~—

Shu: ……

Mika: …Finished.

Shu: A-Absolutely spectacular! Kagehira! To think you have improved so much just in the span between yesterday and today…!

Shu: It was as if you were actually a doll. You’re more like a doll than you were in Valkyrie one year ago! Very well done!

Hmm. It’d be no good if the set would hinder Kagehira’s choreography however… In that case, how could the set be changed to better suit him here…

Ah, yes. If we implement that idea I struggled to include during the conceptual stage, then… *mumble mumble*

Mika: ……

Shu: Hm? Ah, my apologies. I’d accidentally gotten stuck in my own world there.

Acanthe is of your creation as well, Kagehira. Therefore, it only makes sense that we discuss this together.

I’d like to modify the set to better suit your acting ability. Is that okay with you?

Mika: …Okay.

Shu: Then, leave the set to me! Alongside my direction, I shall make it more splendid than ever before!

Mika: ……

Shu: ? Kagehira?

You’ve been looking rather drained since a bit ago… Are you tired, perhaps?

Well, you must have been working very hard outside of practice in order to show results of this degree.

Don’t worry. How about we end today’s practice here? I’d like to begin working on improving the set right away, so it works out.

Kagehira. Return to your room and take it easy.

Mika: ……

Shu: ? This really is quite the strange state to see Kagehira in. I’ve never seen him so quiet before.

Well… After I finish up my work, I suppose I’ll go check on him.

Now then. I’ll return to my room and think over the set and direction—Ah, that’s right, I also must begin drafting a concept for our outfit as well…

Then in that case, it’d be best for me to head to the ES costume room. That place gives me a great peace of mind.

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[gurugirl]

How are you today Guru? I feel like you get so many anons just venting about life and you give advice and are the sweetest angel to us for doing so (i'm one of the asks that vented and you gave me some solid advice). But what about you? Are you taking care of yourself? Feeling good about life? Need to vent?

I was prompted to send this after seeing your reblog about what you do as a former Christian and found this very enlightening about you. I had no idea.

Hi my love! How kind of you 🥺 It means to much sometimes to be asked how we are so I really appreciate it.

I'm all right! It's lovely here in central mexico. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Jasmine is blooming and my whole neighborhood is super fragrant right now with these gorgeous bright flowers popping up everywhere. Took my dog on a nice long walk and watched him play with a puppy (my dog is an old man now so his hips need a break for the rest of the day but he sure enjoyed himself).

I also got a big pot of soup going early in the day and the house smells delicious. I used cola de res (oxtail) and some other special ingredients so the soup has another 5 or so hours to go before all that meat is broken down and easy to eat.

I'm busy with schoolwork this week too. I have some big projects due tomorrow and I'm biting my nails and a nervous wreck and trying to do it well and turn it in on time and I have a feeling things aren't going to go as well I hoped so I'm upset about that but I'll get the grade I deserve I suppose.

As for venting about things? I'm not going to get into super personal details but I'm going to be vulnerable here for a minute...

I have a little brother (who's now much bigger than me lol) and he's not doing well at the moment and I'm kind of all over the place emotionally for the last couple of weeks and it's affecting how I respond to all kinds of things (I'm very up and down right now). I love him so deeply and we have a very close bond but he's always struggled with certain things and it's due to trauma and abuse (I wound up much luckier than him on a lot of levels but it's part of why we are close and appreciate one another so much) so now as an adult he's just struggling with life and there's not much I can do to help him. Like some months he's okay and others he's not and I'm always on edge wondering if I'm going to get a call that he's gone and I know it's terrible to think that way but it's a very possible reality based on his past. He did text me a few days ago - just a simple one line text that said he loves me and misses me and that was it but it meant a lot to me to see that.

Phew... so that's it! Things are good for many reasons but also very sad for others.

Thank you anon!!

xoxo

[goodnightjar]

230626 #SF9 #YOUNGBIN

<🍀: 4th Monday of June☘️>

Fantasy!!!

As if to soothe the last 3 days of extreme heat; today it's raining heavily. So many things have happened in the last 3 days.

As if at a concert; after so long our members gathered together; we performed and talked while in waiting room like before; and even if it wasn't a mini fan meeting i had a great time with fantasy.

Thanks to you, the military knew that I was a celebrity...(?) A lot of the superiors were like "oh you are a celebrity??" "hoxy, he's handsome...!!!" with a smile :)

Sunday & Saturday it was so hot i felt like i was in a sauna.

Thanks to Fantasy; who stayed until the very end in that hot weather; we had a lot of fun on the stage.

What hurt my heart was that everyone's face and arms were red.They say that aloe is good. I hope you apply aloe well and cool it down with cold water so you don’t get hurt. I hope today’s rain will serve as a cooling agent!!

The announcer who hosted the event with me and the director next to me acted in the role of a manager for me since I was alone without a manager, and for 2 days i received an enormous amount of love.

A lot of people worked hard to make these 3 days happen. I am deeply grateful that I was able to wrap it up safely thanks to you.

It was so amazing to have Inseong and Jaeyoon in my unit settings where I lived for little over a year and it was so really amazing to have them; to be together with them at the restaurant where I went to eat, the military music room, and the dormitory...It is so funny that i can't even express it .. i was wondering what it's ㅋㅋ

As expected, Inseong is really good at everything that i thought that he must be experienced., and

It was so cute that Jaeyoon was very disciplined and paid close attention to each and every one carefullyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋpabo... he was adding a suffix "what what nim" on ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It was so funny he kept asking "Sergeant what can I do for you??" so I told him "Do this & that" and he accepted it with a "Yep (넵)" !!!ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Oh god!! phew I think that hoxy Jaeyoon is doing much better than I thought 🙂

Anyway, the kids returned to their units this morning. My heart felt so empty that; for 5 days; they slept and woke up together across from me; and we chatted together in the evening

but seeing that the other side was empty again, I would rather you not come... Why did you come into my dormitory and keep reminding me of you? Now it feels a lot more empty.

I wrote it down in the flow of my thoughts.

In conclusion, all this pleasure would not have been possible if it hadn't been for fantasy, and the many superiors who helped me and i met a lot of nice people.

Thanks to fantasy, I receive warm love from good people. I think Life is beautiful

Once again, thank you so so much to Fantasy for taking the long route and for supporting us until the very end❤️

Now hurry up and have dinner. I hope you wrap your day well.. I'm going to eat dinner and get some rest until today. When it rains something like udon is recommended.

Bye👋

(pic 1: after the show we had delicious meat

pic 2: we had sweet desserts as well

pic 3: i was happy 😁)

[jewwyfeesh]

Recollections And Heartfelt Wishes 4

Writer: Mitsuki

Character(s): Oogami Koga, Kiryu Kuro, Nito Nazuna, Otogari Adonis, Mashiro Tomoya

Translated by: stcrfeesh

CN/EN Proof by: jewwyfeesh

Nazuna: You don’t wanna scare the kids away, right? Why don’t you try dressing up as a mascot?

Season: Summer Location: Amusement Park Stage

Koga: Whew… Playin’ the entire mornin’s pretty tiring too, huh. I mean, I’m not hungry, since I bought snacks while I was at it. I just need to look for a place to rest, that’s all.

Adonis: Hm. This place sells quality meat, I could already smell the fragrance from a mile away. I couldn’t help but want to try them all…

All the rides here are pretty interesting too. Whether it’s an adult or a child, anyone would enjoy it.

Oogami, thanks for inviting me here today.

Koga: Man, what are you even thankin’ me for~ ‘Sides, Kiryu-senpai gave me these tickets, and I don’t wanna be ungrateful, so let’s have some fun today, a’ight?

Lemme take a look at the map… right now, we’re probably near the stage area. There clearly ain’t any performances goin’ on up there, but a bunch of people are all gathered ‘round.

Adonis: Really…? But there’s nothing on the brochure about any performances being held at this time either. Could there be a different event?

Nazuna: …… ♪

Adonis: Huh? That guy below the stage distributing flyers to people, isn’t that Nito-senpai?

There’s a group of kids playing with the mascot next to him too. They seem like they’re having fun.

Koga: Well, no shit… We should probably go there and greet senpai, but it looks like that guy’s busy. He might not have the time to entertain us.…?

Why’s that mascot walking towards us? Could it be that someone else from Ra*bits is wearin’ that mascot?

Adonis: Based on the height of that thing, I wouldn’t say it could be…

Kuro: Phew… I could finally take a breather… this thing’s pretty hot to be in if you wear it for too long.

Oh, Oogami, Otogari, are the both of you havin’ fun?

Adonis: Kiryu-senpai…?

Koga: Huh… I already guessed that you’d probably show up today, but I didn’t think you’d show up like this, in a mascot… I think it’s a fresh look on you.

Kuro: Haha, ya think so? To be honest, I never thought that I’d be dressin’ up as a mascot at an amusement park either.

[An hour ago.]

Nazuna: Kuro-chin! Thanks for watching us perform today! I immediately spotted you from the crowd earlier, you know~

Kuro: Haha, you guys did great today, Nito. Who knew it would suit Ra*bits to perform at an amusement park? The atmosphere instantly became lively, even.

Nazuna: Well, we did practise for hours so we could do well on this gig. Just being able to see everyone with the biggest smiles on their faces, is already the best reward we could receive ♪

Tomoya: Nii~chan! Uhm, uh… could I talk to you about something for a sec?

So, you see, when I went to meet with the amusement park’s staff earlier, they asked us for an extension with promoting the special event they’ll be hosting this Summer since our performance earlier garnered a good response from the audience, and all.

The thing is, Hajime and Mitsuru won’t be able to stay any longer since they still have work scheduled for later. I was sceptical about accepting the job, cause what if it would be too much for just you and me to handle…

Nazuna: Hm… This side of the park is much more crowded compared to anywhere else, so it might not be doable if it’s just us both…

Though, this could also be a great opportunity to promote Ra*bits… We also attracted a bunch of people that could be potential fans during our performance earlier. If this is the case, then it would be better to go with the flow of things.

It might be difficult, yeah, but if we give it our all—

Kuro: Ah, I more or less understand your predicament. Your issue here is that you lack manpower. Let me help you out, then.

Nazuna: Huh? No way! How could I possibly make you do that? I invited you here to have fun, not get you to work with me!

Kuro: You don’t have to worry about that. I could visit the amusement park anytime if I wanted to. What isn’t acceptable is turnin’ a blind eye to a friend who’s clearly in need.

Nazuna: Well, if you say so… thanks, Kuro-chin! Uhuu, I really don’t know how else to properly thank you…!

Kuro: Haha, ‘sno problem. Anyways, why don’t ya tell me what needs to be done?

Tomoya: I already talked things through with the staff, would you mind if we did things like this?

Kiryu-senpai, you and I would be stationed at the opposite ends of the plaza distributing balloons, and then Nii~chan who’s got more experience with this will handle the distribution of flyers and answer any follow-up questions the people might have about the event.

Kuro: A’ight, roger that. Don’t worry, I’ve got this.

Nazuna: Everything’s settled, then! Let’s do our best, everyone ♪

Kuro: (Usin’ balloons for promotion… that does make sense. After all, kids would probably prefer cute things like these over a flyer.)

(If that’s the case, then it shouldn’t be a problem to strike up a conversation first, would it?)

Hey there, bud. This blue balloon’s for ya, I hope you have lots of fun today.

…Oi, don’t run backwards! You might… fall…

……

Nazuna: Kuro-chin, you don’t seem to be into this… Don’t force yourself, okay?

Kuro: …Sorry, Nito. I don’t think ‘m suitable for this type of job after all…

I really tried my best to put on the kindest smile I could muster, but in the end, no one wanted a balloon from me… Hell, I even scared a kid to tears.

His parents assured me and said t’was all good, but I still couldn’t help but feel awful.

Nazuna: No, no, you don’t have to feel bad, you did nothing wrong. It’s actually my fault for not thinking things through…

(No, I won’t have it! I can’t let Kuro-chin leave here with a bad memory! He’s the kindest, most gentle guy I know… how can I make everyone else see that…?)

…I’ve got it! We could try that!

You don’t wanna scare the kids away, right? Why don’t you try dressing up as a mascot?

Kuro: So that’s how I ended up lookin’ like this.

A’ight, I should probably go back to help ‘em out. It’s still quite early, you guys should go around and enjoy the park.

Adonis: Are you really going to be alright, Kiryu-senpai? You’ve barely even rested.

Kuro: Haha, don’t underestimate my strength, buddy. This thing’s got nothin’ on the intense trainin’ I always do.

Though, I dunno what’s goin’ on Mashiro’s end, he seems to have more balloons left to give away. I’ll try to check up on him and help him out in a bit.

Koga: Oi! If it’s manpower you need, then you already should’ve just said so! I literally have nothin’ else to do!

Promotin’ shit’s a piece of cake to me! Either way, me just acceptin’ those tickets from ya, ain’t sittin’ right with me.

Adonis: Oogami’s right. Many hands do make light work, after all. Besides, I want to help senpai out too, so please leave this to me.

Kuro: Haha, you guys are pretty insistent, huh. Well, if you guys really insist, follow me.

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[plumblossomcafe]

Ch.70: The Samsara of the Sabzeruz Festival

A flashback is briefly shown as Aether, Y/n, and Paimon finish remembering by Nahida and the real Dunyarzad

Paimon: Paimon remembers everything!

Nahida: ...Good, you adapted quickly this time

Aether: We've been implanted with another form of the terminals?

Y/n: So, we failed at severing our connections with them?

Paimon: But now, we can at least confirm one thing: The Akasha definitely has something to do with whatever's trapping us in this cycle! Paimon doesn't get it... Why would the Akasha go this far if all it wants is everybody's wisdom?

Nahida: It's extremely difficult for lab rats in an experiment to understand why they're being treated the way they are.

Paimon: If we're lab rats, then what are you? Nahida, you've never told us anything about yourself...

Nahida: Hmm... I guess I'm the Moon.

Paimon: The Moon? Wasn't that the result of our divination?

Y/n: ...

Nahida: Anyway, knowing who I am won't help you get closer to the truth, so you should focus on other things. Don't get distracted and miss any clues~

Paimon: Okay then... Dehya helped us a lot yesterday, so let's go find her. If Paimon's reading the time correctly, those kidnappers should be showing up soon.

The scene changes as the attempt on kidnaping Dunyarzad appears once more

Dehya: Ah, there you are. I've already taken care of those kidnappers. My lady, did you get hurt?

Y/n: Hold on, something's not right...

Paimon: Eh? Dehya!?

Dehya: What's wrong? Why are you both gawking at me like that?

Paimon: Y—You didn't get hurt this time!?

Dehya: Huh? What do you mean, "this time"? Why are you so surprised that I managed to get out unscathed? Those kids were amateurs.

Y/n: Aren't you still getting used to your new greatsword? Your unfamiliarity usually lands you some scratches.

Dehya: Shhh... How did you know about my greatsword? I haven't told anyone about it. Please don't tell Miss Dunyarzad!

Paimon: So Dehya's lost her memories after all...

Aether: During your battle... Did anything feel strange?

Dehya: Anything strange...? You already know that I got a new greatsword. Hmm... if I had to say something, it's weird how such a new weapon could feel so familiar. It's as if... I've already used it to fight a countless number of battles.

Paimon: You're saying that although you don't remember using it, your body... feels like it does?

Dehya: That's right. Both mercenaries and warriors heavily rely on muscle memory. Only knowing the theory of battle won't get you anywhere.

Paimon: Aether, Y/n, what do you guys think?

Y/n: Could it be because we removed our Akasha Terminals?

Aether: Though, this has never happened before...

Paimon: Yeah, Paimon's feeling really hopeful!

Y/n: Is it possible that... we have already broken free?

Paimon: Ooh, you're right! Earlier in the samsara, something like this would've never happened.

Y/n: We'll know for sure at the end of the day.

Dehya: I have no clue what you three are talking about, but it's still dangerous here, so—

Paimon: So you want us to take Dunyarzad somewhere else to rest while you check if there are still more kidnappers around. Right?

Dehya: How did you know what I was gonna say...? Can you read minds?

Paimon: Forget it, go and do your thing.

Paimon: ...Phew, it's finally nighttime. Aside from Dehya not getting injured, everything seems to have stayed the same. Listen, Nahida! We found out that Dehya got out just fine today, even though she got injured every other time she fought the kidnappers. Do you think the samsara has been broken? Have we saved Dunyarzad?

Nahida: Really? Good job on all that progress. Get some good sleep tonight.

Paimon: Hey, what kind of an answer is that?

Nahida: "Tomorrow will come." Everyone assumes this as common knowledge, but the only way you can know that for sure is if you experience tomorrow. How many "today"s has it been? Is it possible that "today" will be followed by "yesterday"? Does "tomorrow" truly exist as anything beyond a made-up concept? It's even possible that this entire world is a lie, and the history of the whole world has just been one endless Sabzeruz Festival.

Paimon: Okay, okay, no more! Paimon's brain has already shut down!

Nahida: Hehe... That's why it makes no sense to waste your energy thinking about things you will learn tomorrow. Get some good rest! Ya know... Use the bathroom and flush your anxiety dookie away~

Paimon: Huh? Hold on, what did you just say? Did Paimon hear you correctly?

Nahida: Hm? People always say they feel a sense of relief after they take a dook-dook. That's why I suggested you could try that. Is that so strange?

Paimon: Ugh... It's so strange and so against common sense that Paimon is at a loss for words... You were sounding kinda smart just a minute ago!

Y/n: ...We're going to go get some rest. "I feel more tired, my body feels weaker than normal"

Paimon: Yeah... Even though it's happy and lively at the Sabzeruz Festival every day, it feels like it's been a long time since we've really gotten to relax. Let's go back to our room.

Once more, a plan has been set in motion somewhere unknown to them...

???: *beep* Continue the harvest. Compared to what we stand to achieve, these sacrifices are trivial.

[pof203]

A Summoner Birthday

Special Quest: Taurus Mask

Hello, Candyland! The great Taurus Mask and his Soul Brother have arrived! Now we are ready for any challenge!

Okay, I think everyone gets it.

Taurus Mask: I know. I'm just excited to be here with you, Soul Brother.

Lupin: I know... But I was hoping "Daisuke" would join me today.

You brought Taurus Mask, or rather Daisuke, to the virtual fairytale world for some fun... And speaking of fun, Taurus Mask pulls you into a nearby alley way. When he is sure no one is looking...

Are you sure? Wouldn't you rather spend the day with someone as exciting as Taurus Mask?

Lupin: I do... Because you're Taurus Mask. Whether you hide your face or not, it's still you. That's what makes me happy.

Daisuke: (cheering up) Really? Thank you, Soul Brother. Or Lupin... Whichever you prefer.

Lupin: (laughing) Just go with whatever makes you comfortable.

You and Daisuke return to the main street from the alley.

Lupin: So, what would you like to do?

Daisuke: Well, I still want to take on a challenge.

Lupin: How about we do a dungeon crawl at the castle?

Daisuke: That would be great. Let's try that. Though, we may need to get changed at Arachne's shop.

Lupin: Okay, let's go.

With that, you and Daisuke go to Arachne's shop before going to the castle on the hill for a dungeon crawl.

At Arachne's boutique, you and Daisuke were getting changed.

Are you sure you want to wear that one? There are so many other costumes to choose from.

I know. But this one seems to call out to me more. It's like my usual costume got an upgrade.

Lupin: To each his own, I guess... (blushing happily) But at least I get to see you this way.

Daisuke: (also blushing happily) Same with you.

Arachne's Voice: Is everything fine in there?

Daisuke quickly ducks away as you let Arachne in.

I overheard that you wanted your partner to have some variety, so I brought some of these extra costumes for him to try out.

Lupin: That's okay, Arachne, he's decided on his usual.

Exactly! After all, would could be more suitable for the High School Pro Wrestler, the Hero of the Ring, Taurus Mask! Ha ha!

Arachne: (blankly) He does know that I know who he is under that mask, right? You two are the only ones here.

Lupin: (laughing) Let him have his moment.

A little later after changing, you and Taurus Mask were in the dungeons under the castle on the hill, reading for a dungeon crawl.

Lupin: (Princely Regalia) Here we are! Are you ready, Hero of the Ring?

I'm always ready! Let's go, Soul Brother!

So, you and Taurus Mask enter the dungeon. You take on many foes and monsters that dwell down there and taking loot wherever you can find it. You both have and exciting time.

After a while, you and Taurus Mask stop to rest for a bit.

(taking off his mask) Phew! That was a workout. How are you, Lupin?

Lupin: A little sore in the legs, but I'll be alright.

Daisuke: If you're legs are bothering you, let me help, I have something that might help.

Daisuke reaches into a pack hidden on his knee-strap and took out a bottle of peppermint oil.

Daisuke: I was told that this is good for sore muscles. Here, let me put it on your legs.

Lupin: (a bit surprised) Oh, okay. Thank you.

With that, Daisuke takes some of the oil and begins rubbing it on your legs. It felt nice as his strong and oil hands caress them. You could feel the pain fade away, replaced by the warmth of Daisuke's palms and figers.

Lupin: You... You really know how to do this, don't you?

Daisuke: I sometimes do this for my friends at Yoyogi and in the Guild. So I always carry some just in case... Though, I'm surprised you can get sore muscles in a virtual world.

Lupin: Well, Boogeyman and Kurogane said they wanted the expirence to feel as real as possible. And you won't have to worry about running out of oil because it's not real, though it feels otherwise.

Daisuke: That's good news. Now, I think that should be it. Now, we just have to let it dry. Since this is just a virtual world, I don't think it should take that long.

Daisuke sits closely next to you.

Daisuke: So, you really like me with or without my mask?

Lupin: I love you with or without your mask. Why do you ask so much?

Daisuke: I don't know... (looking serious) I just thought you wanted to be with someone exciting. Someone so cool and strong and dashing... Someone with neat horns.

Lupin: Are you talking about Wakan?

Daisuke: A little. We know that out of all of us, you love him the most. Don't get me wrong, he loves me, too, and I love him. But I just thought that for today, you wanted another who could be just like him. That you want to be with someone fun. Everyone loves Taurus Mask. But when it comes to just plain ordinary Daisuke Ikusaba, I'm just not sure. People would rather have the mask as the face than the mask covering the face.

Hearing this, you can understand what Daisuke is saying. You then put your arms around him lovingly to show him this.

Lupin: We don't care about that. Me and Wakan and the others, we love you know matter what. We don't love you because of a mask and a fun persona. We love you because of... you.

Daisuke: (cheering up) You... You mean it?

Lupin: Whether you're Daisuke Ikusaba or Taurus Mask, what matters is the heart under the mask. It's you that we love. No one else. You think that Wakan loves you because that's what he does, love people equally though he seems to do this to me the most, but he loves you just as much as he does me. And I love you, too. The question is: Can you love yourself, no matter who you are, as long as it makes you happy?

Daisuke didn't have to think very long to understand what you are saying. He know this is the truth.

Daisuke: I can definitely see why I consider you my soul brother, and more than that.

How about we form a tag team? Or would you rather be my manager? Either's fine with me at this point, so long as we can be together.

Lupin: You will get no arguments from me. I love you.

Daisuke: And I love you.

You both embrace each other are you connect your lips to one another. You feel the energy of your bond coursing through your bodies with renewed hope and joy. This feeling will last a long time.

Lupin: (getting back up) I think the oil's dried and my legs are feeling better. Are you ready... Taurus Mask?

As long as you're by my side, I'll always be ready, Soul Brother.

You both continue the dungeon crawl together.

After finally reaching the exit, you both decide to call it a day and make your way back to Candyland to return home.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: The picture of Taurus Mask with his mask, but no Sacred Artifact is an alteration I did. I hope naop doesn't mind and I wholly support his work.

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He's had a bad day. Everyone at work wanted his attention and kept pulling him away from his work so now he's half a day behind. Sure, whatever, that happens. Sarah at the front desk was having issues again and wanted Danny do work his magic again even though all he has to do is go to her files and find the right folder again.

He's just happy he gets to go home now. The roads were empty from the latest villain attack whatever they are. Good, easy drive home. He was about to grab his keys when Superboy lands on the asphalt in front of him. Danny's about to step over the small crater when he jumps up and grabs his car.

And then throws it.

And misses.

"Dude what the fuck! That'd my car!" Danny's honestly had enough of this.

"Sorry, sorry. Just gotta get rid of parasite."

"And you need my car for that? If you at least hit him maybe it would have been ok but no! You freaking missed! Get better aim!"

"Sir, please. I need to get back to parasite. You should evacuate." Superboy was about to fly away but Danny didn't wanna let him.

"Oh no you don't. You don't just get to grab and wreck my car and then pretend it's fine cause some guy in Spandex is running around. We have that situation at least once a week, I'm not evacuating cause of some asshole."

"Sir! Please! Watch out!" Superboy was pointing at what Danny assumed was the aforementioned guy in Spandex. So he turned around.

"And you! If you hadn't decided to do whatever your plan is today my car would still be tight side up rather than the wheels pointing skywards! Honestly have you ever considered how much of a hassle you make when you attack cities this big? You're lucky I haven't kicked your ass into space yet."

"that's quite a big mouth for a civilian. You'll feed me for a bit I hope." He was winding back his fist for a punch so Danny just rolled his eyes and went intangible. Letting the fist go straight through him. "What? But how is that possible?"

"this is metropolis, you're a fool if you think everyone with powers is going for the hero gig. Now get out before I make you."

"no don't!" Superboy cried out but Danny ignored him. He had no time for car throwers right now.

"I will have your life force and your powers! Then we'll see who kicks who into space!" He wound his fist back again.

"fuck this, you want life force? Over my dead body," Danny said. Followed by two rings of light traveling across his body changing him into phantom. Superboy gasped but he had bigger worries to deal with.

"Your dead body can be arranged, give me your life force." His fist launched forwards but Danny let it pass through him again. Before winding back his own fist and sending the asshole flying. Following it up with an ecto blast for good measure before he turned back.

"Phew, nothing to get the rage out of your body like a fight. I needed that."

"I, you, but, I, uh, what just happened?" Superboy hadn't moved from his spot, staring at Danny like he'd grown a second head. He did do that once so that's fair but that wasn't today.

"I defeated your bad guy of the week. You're welcome, go catch him before he runs away or something, I have to get home." He strolled over to his flipped car, the windows were smashes but the frame seemed fine if a little dented and scratched. He could fix this. He lifted the side, shaking the glass out the window, before flipping it over and brushing the last of the glass from his seat. He'll vacuum the rest in his garage.

"Sir you can't just leave!" Ugh this noob again.

"Are you a cop?"

"Well, no, but-"

"Are you certified to perform citizen arrests?"

"Not exactly?"

"Then you can't force me to stay. I have to go home, bye." He drove off before he could get another word in. He was retired, no way in the infinite realms they'd get him back into heroing.

Short DPXDC Prompts #972

Danny is just trying to keep a stable job and pay rent in Metropolis. When Superboy takes his shitty old car and throws it at Parasite and misses. Something in Danny’s mind cracks. His wall of rage and restraint crumbles. He has words to say to Superboy for throwing his fucking car.