#relationship research

[floret-affini-research]

RESEARCH LOG 003

RESEARCHER: M. Florez

Opening file...

It has been only a day since I have arrived on this vessel to begin conducting my research into the relationships of the Affini conquerors their "pets" and I am already at a loss for words. After boarding the ship and explaining my goals to the welcoming party of Affini, they appeared interested in assisting me to ease my research and development in knowledge that is nothing more than rumors on terran colonies. Though I do not trust these creatures very much at all, my only hope of collect sufficient data will be to go along with their whims for the time being. As I was welcomed and shown to the amenities I would have available to me, I saw many Affini with their "pets" seemingly joyous. Though I could see through the facade, as the eyes of these poor creatures were all glazed over as though their minds were not their own. I have been given a habitation unit with an Affini and their "floret" (as they are called) to work as a room to sleep and as a research station and way to observe the daily relationship of these two for my work. I will also have to visit and meet other "florets" and their "owners" in order to ensure the evidence I provide is not anecdotal. I am left with a sense of unease. The room I am in is far too big, as is everything else. I cannot remember the last time I had felt so small in the universe. May the stars bless and protect me.

Addendum: I had forgotten to introduce my new research targets properly. If I remember correctly, the Affini's name is "Verdianthos Arum, Fourth Bloom" while the terran's name is "Marianna Arum, First Floret" I am unaware as to what these titles mean as of yet, as I am too tired from the day of travel and mild exploration to ask. I am also left with unease of the "floret" having such a similar name to mine.

[slushy-sash]

very important research

[shaylogic]

Cat King: I know my kingdom better than you. I'm proud of my duties towards my citizens. I hold responsibilities that are very impressive.

Edwin: You've forgotten yourself in your own lack of self-awareness and self-worth -- exactly proving my point.

[mokadevs]

hold me

[quietly-sleeping]

While clueless shen yuan in an A/B/O society is funny, I don't think we give him enough credit. He was chronically online, so he's come across A/B/O before.

And I'm not convinced that man never decided he'd read bl A/B/O because it was an alpha/omega pairing and that's basically straight right?

[hellyeahscarleteen]

New! We Need to Talk About Sex and ADHD

"When you think about Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, prevalent stereotypes might come to mind: trouble sitting still at school, issues with focusing on work, and impulsivity. While these are traits many people with ADHD possess (me included), ADHDers know that it can impact pretty much every part of your life — including sex⁠. Since ADHD presents differently for different people, its effect on sexuality also differs from person to person. However, recent studies show that, when it comes to sex, there are many overlapping issues that ADHDers share... When I read through this research, I freaked. It explained so much about my own relationship patterns. My first thoughts were cynical: Does this mean I’m broken? Can nothing be done? Reading this [new research], you might feel the same way. It can be scary to see challenges ADHD can present without knowing where to turn or seeing any positives. Before I knew how ADHD could affect relationships (or knew that I had ADHD to begin with), I felt like a freak. I felt awful for feeling bored in the bedroom, even with people that I genuinely loved and generally enjoyed having sex with. Even though I was diagnosed back in 2021, I am constantly discovering new things about ADHD, reshaping and readjusting whenever new information comes along... It’s not all doom and gloom to have ADHD and a sexual life. For example, sexual curiosity and being more adventurous in the bedroom isn’t a recipe for a breakup. Many people actively seek out⁠ partners who are down to experiment, and being open to new and different things when it comes to sex is something we know tends to enhance people’s sexual lives and connections, not hurt them. If you tend to get distracted or bored with sex, guess what? That’s fine too. No one else has to, and few people do, want sex all the time, anyway. Sex also isn’t the only way to connect with each other or explore intimacy."

Check out the research Sara Traynor is talking about and read the rest of this helpful piece via the link below or by searching at Scarleteen.com!

[coolnonsenseworld]

Welcome to the launch day! Take a look and if you have any questions just let me know! <3

Everything is available separately, but there are also three, hopefully convenient, bundles. Take note of the currency change! and pick whichever seems more convenient. Can't wait to share all the pieces' backstories <3

There will be also stretch goals - they will apply only to the bundles or groups of items on pre-order that could create one (at least 5 items) - so stay tuned <3'

mmezzy.bigcartel.com linktr.ee/mezzy

[insomniatichoodie]

Green's turn in the silly fanart machine!! still vaguely working on the design i have for him lmao

[notherpuppet]

It's so cute that you're Radioapple is QPR!

I like this ship in both romantic and QPR way, so whatever you do with them is cool.

Also, is your Lucifer bi/pan? or maybe he's on aro spectrum?

Yeah! I think QPRs are really special and I don't see very many representations of them being developed in mainstream media, so it's really fun to seize an opportunity to write a QPR story with characters I'm unhealthily obsessed with LOL

I love seeing a bunch of different interpretations of fandom ships because I'm a big ass fangirl so yknow I love to eat the dynamics uppp!!

In My Deer Nanny AU (and most of the time in other fanart) I write and headcanon Lucifer as pansexual, panromantic, and poly.

[floret-affini-research]

RESEARCH LOG 009

RESEARCHER M. Florez

AUDIO FILE DETECTED, LOADING TRANSCRIPT...

"There, it's on. I don't understand why you wish for our final correspondence to be recorded in this way, but once we finish here, I am departing."

Thank you for respecting one last wish my little researcher.

"Not yours, so stop saying that already. Anyway, what is it you wanna say?"

Well, I just wish to tell you how wonderful it has been to have you here in my lovely home. You've been so very kind to my dear Marianna, and you have truly brought a wonderful joy to us both.

"Th-thanks I guess. I will admit, it has not been unpleasant to be here, as I know you have done your best to both provide information for my research and allow me comforts while I have been here. However, I hope you do understand why I must take my leave."

I'm afraid I still don't quite understand. I truly do feel that I could make you feel wonderful and comfortable here.

"W-well, you did a decent job. But I cannot ignore the fact that you hid information from me regarding biorhythms. Important information."

Would it really have changed so much if I had told you?

"Of course it would! I wouldn't have stayed so long if I knew the risks I know now. It's dangerous for my research."

But wouldn't that mean you would have learned so much less? If I had told you on the first day of your arrival about the biorhythms, you probably would have left immediately and not learned anything significant about the Affini.

"W-well-! I-I probably would've still learned something or other..."

But you would not know nearly as much.

"...I guess."

And besides, I'm not the only one who's withholding important information from you~

"...what're you talking about? This better now be another trick you have to brainwash me!"

Oh ho no no, it's that you're hiding something from yourself~

"N-no I'm not!"

Oh? Would you like to put that to the test?

"H-how would you even know huh?! Just gonna ask me random things and trust my word?!"

Well, there is one way~ You see, one of the xenodrugs we are able to produce causes sophonts to be unable to lie to anyone, even themselves~

"I-I am not letting you inject me ever again!"

Please? This will truly be my final request for you~ I'll only ask one question to you under the effects of the Class-D's and then you are free to leave~

"...th-that's all I have to do and then you'll let me go?"

Of course, and I shall promise to keep my word~

"...fine, just hurry up with it..."

Perfect~ Now just hold still and let it course through you, it will only take a few seconds~"

"...can you just hurry up please? I must leave as soon as possible."

Of course, just a question first~ Now, tell me, do you have to leave at all?~

"Of course not, I'd much rather stay here for the rest of my days continuing my research with Marianna and Mistre- W-wait, what?"

Oh? Go ahead, continue speaking~ You look so cute and flustered~

"Y-y-you can't m-make me! I-I am a terran who wants to be a good pe- I-I mean I am not an indepe- W-what is happening!?"

That would be the Class-D's in your system~ I told you, they don't allow you to lie~

"H-how dare you!? This is exactly what I wante- I-I can just let myself speak freely without having to thi- J-just stop!"

Hmm, I think I'll go ahead an allow you to speak as you wish again, but only if you answer one more little question~

"...what is it?"

Do you want to stay here with me~

"..."

Well?~

"...yes..."

Yes what?~

"...yes Mistress..."

Good girl~

"...T-terminate audio recording..."

[darthkote]

Qui-Gon: Padawan, I need you to return to the Archives and- Obi-Wan [long drawn-out sigh]: Master Nu already said the holocrons and scrolls won't hold any information on Master Yoda's species. Qui-Gon: ... that's.. not what I'm researching. Obi-Wan: You can't live forever, Master. [breezing out of the room] Qui-Gon: watch me.

[suranamellblackwood]

okay but why DOES solas have naked statues of ghilan'nain holding hands with andruil

taash has apparently determined that he's not smuggling it to fund the rebellion

[scary-lasagna]

Scp 096 (established relationship) where the scp researchers found that if someone sees his photo and comes running at them, if they put a photo of reader (another researcher) in front of their face, 096 gets confused and doesn’t kill them, and so reader can come in and take 096 back to his room?

SCP - 096 “Shy Guy”

It was sabotage, no- attempted murder.

The researchers had no clue it was your face in the file, these precious little interns didn’t even look over the contents before slapping them into a D-class’ arms and sending them into a testing chamber.

It was supposed to be the second unknowing D-class, on the other side of the testing room in a 2x2, 14” thick, lead box.

A simple study of how fast 096 could rip it into shreds, allowing more intel for breach shelter doors if it ever escapes again.

(That was a mess, and ironically how you two met, being the only one who knew how to handle him properly.)

The pressure sensors on the floor never moved, only shifted awkwardly. No crying. No screaming.

And somehow the silence was more terrifying than the outburst he should be having.

One of the head researchers called the D-Class back in, and the file is examined. Not too much later, you’re called into the observation room.

Much to your dismay, it seemed someone tried to killed you rather unceremoniously while also endangering the lives of so many others.

And being the lead researcher over 096, as well as his self-proclaimed “BFF”, you were able to waltz in and give him a gentle pat on the back, comforting his confused state.

You lovingly secured the bag over his head, the only thing that gives him the maximum comfort and relief, and stood him on the ‘X’ marked on the floor, all set and ready for the MTF to transport him back to containment.

[bugfayce]

Haiiiiii oc art dump

Been thinking abt these guys a lot recently

[sthilarions]

Asexual Charles Rowland who died a virgin (because he went to an all-boys school, of course that’s the reason - so what if most of his friends got up to things in town or on breaks). He liked looking at fit people, still does, and he liked kissing, but he just never happened to get around to doing anything else. Not for lack of wanting to, of course - of course! Just… never happened.

After his death he did try a few things but it just felt… wrong. Felt sort of like nothing and sort of, if he’s really, really honest with himself, like he remembers nausea feeling. He puts it down to ghost limitations. He can’t feel touch right, probably can’t feel anything like that right.

And then he’s with Edwin. And he can touch Edwin. He can feel Edwin. And every second his skin is against Edwin’s, it sings. So surely it must work, now?

It doesn’t.

Edwin’s hand creeps up his thigh, and it feels the same as it did on his hand (wonderful - but not special, not different, and he knows it’s supposed to feel different somehow). Maybe he just needs to go further? But as he’s moving against Edwin, and feeling sort of like nothing and sort of like everything (skin against skin still sings) and sort of like nausea, he thinks, ah. I guess it still doesn’t work, even ghost to ghost, even with someone I can feel. I guess ghosts just can’t do that.

Until he looks into Edwin’s eyes. And he realizes Edwin isn’t feeling nothing and isn’t feeling nausea. Edwin’s eyes are pupil-full, black and shining, looking up at him with feverish heat and naked pleasure.

Things Charles doesn’t feel.

Can’t feel.

And he’s run out of excuses for why.

[crossthread]

No jokes here. The Navy’s best pilot and the Navy’s best admiral. Between them, eight air-to-air combat kills and five stars. These were men who commanded respect with or without your approval. This was the picture of ruthless competence.

Debriefing (& Other Stories) • part 2 of Easier Done Than Said by @compacflt