#richter belmont fluff

[pinkmirth]

Imagine Richter stealing glances at you ( the same way he did with annette! ) his shy glances and the small blushes on his cheeks each time you caught him 🩵🩵

witnessing the ever-so proud richter belmont in a state of pining is, by far, the most endearing way you’ve ever seen him. it’s like he can hardly bear to look you in the face these days . . . you’re conversing with him, looking straight ahead as you ramble on about the topic of interest. it’s only when you turn his way that you realize he’s been gazing at you throughout. a frantic little echo, ‘ fuck, ’ is his first word of thought. when your eyes lock with his own sky-blue ones that twinkle with admiration, it’s only a matter of time before he tears his face away and stares at your surroundings; the thick, chestnut-brown curls atop his head thwipping with his sudden motion. you suppose that maritime pine tree standing overhead is all the more interesting to him than the conversation you two were having. it’s cute, that air of bashfulness that overtakes him. he clears his throat like sticky-sweet marmalade’s been caught in it. with his head turned, the most you can make out is the reddening tips of his ears, his bobbing adam’s apple and the tightness of his jaw. as much as he tries to hide it, you take note of the sprinkle of crimson blush that’s scattered across his cheeks. this has happened for, what, the fifth time? you make it a habit to tease him of how bashful he’s become. poor, lovesick richter . . . he thinks that he’s coming off as suave and enigmatic, but oh, do you see right through him. after all, he’s just a boy in love ❤︎

[xxladyballadxx]

My Love, My World, My Treasure

Richter Belmont x f! reader

❀ Dividers by @saradika-graphics ❀

ꕤ I recommend listening to Two Slow Dancers by Mitski while reading this ꕤ

Summary: A week had passed ever since you finally killed the patriarch that used you as a weapon to rage against wars. The nightmare was over, you were finally free. Then…you became more aloof, distancing yourself from everyone. Richter and the others knew what was up. Tera and Maria decided to help Richter out to do something special for you, to bring out a smile on your face once again…

“Richter, where are you taking me?” You asked in curiosity while having a blindfold over your eyes. “Hold on, we’re almost there.” Richter reassured you, holding your hands steadily that way you don’t trip or bump into anything. Still wondering what Richter was up to. Your eyes remained close behind the blindfold. “Okay, my sweet dove, we’re here.” Richter released your hands, hearing the steps of him walking behind you to untie the knot of the blindfold. 

With the blindfold no longer shielding the surprise, you lit your eyes open and felt the warm breeze crawling up on you, your hair dancing mid-air as it flowed over some parts of your face. 

You gasped, reeling in joy and happiness. Your eyes wandered around the place, you were taken to a field full of gorgeous flowers by your amazing boyfriend Richter Belmont. So this is what he wanted to show you. 

Roses, daisies, tulips and many other flowers were blooming beautifully on the green shining grass. “They’re beautiful!” You beamed out, bending down to touch the petals with your fingertips. “I know you haven’t been feeling like yourself recently.” Richter spoke calmly while he went over to you, a worried smile appearing, “I wanted to do something special for you, to bring a smile to your face once again. To cheer you up…” 

You stood up, walking over to Richter with a sweet loving smile popping up, “Richter…” he held your hands and motioned his eyes to gaze at yours, “I hope this isn’t too much, you’ve been through a lot and I realized we were never able to spend more time together since we were so focused on things that were dragging us down to the fucking dirt. You mean a lot to me, (Name).” He squeezes your hands lovingly, his blue oceanic orbs falling up on you, “I can’t bear to see you suffering like this…” 

Richter was hurting deeply inside, for you and he figured out that you haven’t been your usual happy-self for the past few days. This is why he did all this for you… 

“Oh Richter…” You held up your hand, caressing the side of his face while he looked at you worryingly, “This…all this means everything to me. I love what you did with the flowers…” you pulled away to look down to the blossoms. “Somehow they remind me of a beautiful garden back home in London, do you remember?” 

Richter chuckled, recalling the moments you spent more time with him when you were both children, “I always plucked out the rose from the bush and removed its bloody thorns before putting on your hair. Sometimes I get yelled at by one of your butlers since I wasn’t supposed to take the flower from a bush.” He picked out a Chrysanthemum and placed it behind your ear, admiring how stunning you look with it. “You love to make those flower crowns and put them on my head, wanting me to match with you.” 

You smiled fondly, “Oh yes. I even made a flower ring for you too. “ Those were the greatest days for you and Richter. You were much happier back then, running around in the garden with Richter while he chased you wildly. “I..missed this…I missed the moments we had together when we were kids.” 

Richter held your hands together in his palms, gazing his blue sea orbs upon you, “I do too, (Name). Nine years and here I thought…I would never see you again. The person whom I held so close to my heart.” 

You recalled the time where Richter rescued you from that cult, he couldn’t recognise you at first. You never prayed for someone you knew to come and rescue you. Richter Belmont, the close friend you ever had, rescued you. He came back to you. During the invasion in London, with the vampires slaughtering the citizens, Richter thought you were killed along with your family. 

He regained some parts of his happiness when he found you, so did you.

Richter sat beside you as you began to make garlands, creating a crown out of various flowers. He watches you making one, his gaze unmoving. “Where do you see us when this is all over?” Richter had been wanting to ask you for a while, he never got the chance to for some reason. Perhaps he was too focused on taking down the Messiah and her army. 

You put down the unfinished crown on your lap and face Richter in his direction, “I truly wish I have an answer for that. I never thought about it that deeply. Maybe…somewhere nice…perhaps in a cottage. Living there peacefully I suppose..” 

Richter shone a warm smile, holding your hand into his, “That would actually be quite nice…for you and me.” You gave him a kiss on the cheek in return before finishing off making the garlands. Richter knew you would need this, wanting to get away from all the terrible things that were dragging you down. 

You set your eyes towards the warm blue sky, the yellow-red burning sun shining brightly on your face, “It’s quite lovely out here, isn’t it?” you stood up with that finished flower crown in your hands you finished making. 

Richter got up on his feet, standing next to you. His eyes wandered around the area, a little speck of gleam going through his pupils, “It really is. Not as beautiful as you though.” 

Your face flushed at his compliment, you turned towards his direction wanting to look him in the eye with that flourishing reddened face of yours. Richter found it quite adorable seeing you like that, it brings him much joy just by spending his time with his lover. Seeing a girl he truly loves smiling once again. 

He took the flower crown off your hands, slowly planting it on your head. A sparkle of happiness painted over Richter’s face, “You look beautiful as ever, (Name).” The wind dancing through your hair, parts of them flowing over your face as a radiant smile shone across your lips. 

Richter gripped your hands, inching you closer to him. He held your head leaning in for a kiss. You closed your eyes when his lips touched yours sweetily. A slow, passionate kiss melting onto your soft lips. Richter moved his head away from your face to say, “I love you, (Name), so damn much.” 

Your eyes pricked with tears, “I know. I love you too.” You wrapped your arms around him lovingly, your head burying into his chest, “My love, my world, my treasure.” you looked up to his face, smiling as you shed more tears of sparkled joy, “You are the one I need. You, Richter Belmont, are my precious treasure.” 

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a/n - Hello everyone! I hope you all like what I've written on here! I wanted to tear up so much while writing the ending for this (╥﹏╥)

Anyways, keep yourselves warm in this very cold season and make sure you take care of your health! ( • ᴗ - ) ✧

UNTIL NEXT TIME 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔

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[k3nnlolz]

Hi gorgeous! I was wondering if you wrote scenarios and/or more headcanons? If not then ignore this but if you do, can you write one where richter has a crush or is dating reader and Annette is trying to split them up? If not that’s totally ok and I hope you have a great day!

hi sweetheart! of course i can!! i’ve been busy with school work recently but since i’ve gotten some free time right now, i wanted to try this out🤭 sorry if it’s not to your liking i tried 😞 but enjoy!!! have a lovely day/night my dear <3

[angst(?), comfort, fluff, kisses]

(kinda ooc ? idk but i feel like richter would be so fluffy <3)

Hatred(?)

You and Richter have been friends for a while. You guys were inseparable when you guys were little kids. After the invasion of London, you two were separated as his mother took him and ran off. You were left behind, and afraid. Years later, you two reunited. Richter confessed his love for you as he was afraid that you guys might get separated again. A couple months later, two strangers arrived and met the 4 of you. You four were in the middle of a battle until they both helped defeat the night creatures. You guys stood there in silence for a moment until one of them broke the silence.

“You must be Belmont?” the unknown female asked.

”Yes? Annddd who are you?” asked Richter.

”My name is Annette. This is Edouard.” Annette responded. Edouard waved with a warm smile. After everyone introduced themselves, Tera told them to make themselves comfortable and make themselves at home. They both took advantage of that and felt comfortable being there for the time being. After a couple months, Annette’s feelings for Richter began to grow. She knew that you and Richter are in a relationship but she had bad things to say about you. She thought that she was better than you. That she could treat Richter so much better. Since you “don’t show enough love” towards Richter, she could make him “happier”. One day, she approached Richter while you were away, helping Tera and Maria gathering fresh food. She talked to Richter.. oddly. She was looking at him with loving eyes, biting her lip, staring at his lips, getting closer. As Richter backed away from her, she continued scooting closer to him, pressing her chest against his.

“Uhh, Annette? You’re acting a bit strange?” Richter stated.

”Strange? Whatever could you mean?” Annette looked at Richter with loving eyes.

Richter looked the other way nervously. Its unusual for her to act that way. Why is she acting like this? Normally she’s serious and is just straight to point, but the way she looked at Richter reminded him of the way he looks at you. He knew what she was trying to do but he didn’t say anything because he thought that he would be assuming things.

After some time, the three of you returned and you saw the two talking to each other. You were happy to see them talking to each other but.. something wasn’t right. You looked closely at Annette and immediately noticed how she was looking at your boyfriend. You felt upset. Thoughts were running through your head and you started to overthink.

“We’re back my loves.” Tera announced to the two.

“Y/N!!” Richter yelled as soon as he saw you. You gently smiled and Richter ran towards you, causing you to drop the basket. You both fell to the ground but he smothered you in kisses as he felt uncomfortable with Annette’s actions and wanted to show that he already has someone he loves. Annette glanced at you and walked away. She wanted to part you two. She didn’t really care about your emotions or feelings. She wanted Richter. She planned on separating you two so she can be with Richter. But she also knew that that wasn’t possible. Richter adores you. After smothering you with kisses, Richter immediately knew how you felt. He comforted you with his words and a big bear hug. He softly whispered, “I know what you’re thinking. I would never replace you my love. I can’t stand the thought of leaving you again. Not like when we were kids. It was a nightmare knowing that I was forced to leave you behind. I love you so much my dear.” He kisses you once again, slowly, but with passion. His words and actions immediately comforted you. You know damn well that you’re spending the rest of your life with him. No buts. You’re forever his, he’s forever yours.

(I KINDA LIKE HOW THIS TURNED OUT BUT PLEASE ENJOY MY FELLOW RICHTER ENJOYERS💋💋💋 its kinda rushed im sorry ☹️)

[sl33paholics]

Could you write smut of Alucard from Castlevania. Maybe light praise kink and telling the reader how well she's taking him. Definitely have Alucard eat her out and grinding against the mattress while giving head.

You taste incredible

Alucard x fem!reader

Warning(s): smut (eating out), kinks involved (praise kink)

"Just like that, my dear, you're taking me so well."

The long white blonde hair man would say. With a pillow that was placed under your hips, Alucard tilts your pelvis so your feet are resting comfortably on his shoulder blades. Alucard gently pushes up on your abdomen, helping himself expose the clitoris from underneath the clitoral hood. Your legs tighten around him as he lowers himself to kiss down your thigh and slowly inch your knees higher up to make sure the friction is right. Alucard works in silence for a while, then breaks into a grin when he hears you moan. His tongue traces the outer edge of your thighs, before finding your clit again and circling it. You gasp at the jolting sensation.

Alucard is gentle with everything he does. From when you first meet him. From when you first touch his bare skin as you walk around. From when you first kiss. The man's hands move smoothly and easily, as though they've done this before and he knows exactly what to do. The vampire prince wanted to award his princess for being an amazing woman with a fantastic body. Alucard wasn't very good at giving gifts, but he did want to make you happy. So he decided he could show you how much he loved you. Not just through a physical relationship, but by showing the love in your eyes every time you look at him.

You run one of your hands through his hair, feeling the silky strands against your palm. A small groan escapes your lips, and you feel yourself getting wetter with desire.

"Do you like that?" Alucard asks in between nips on your inner thigh, his intoxicating gaze looking up at you as he watched your face contort into a blissful expression, quickly nodding as he went back to work. "You're such a treasure, my love."

Your body tingles all over, goosebumps erupting all over your skin as you let out a low moan and Alucard squeezing your legs tighter, you cohuld feel his fingers work wonders on your swollen clit. Throwing your head back and letting out a loud groan, "You're doing so good, baby, I know you can pull through." You bite your lip when Alucard removes his finger from your clit, giving it gentle kisses. His breath is hot against your skin as he moves back to sucking on your clit, your moans turning louder as Alucard continues to massage your pussy. You writhe under him, "Who’s my beautiful girl?"

"M...m...me~" You moan and clutch onto the bedsheets as you watch Alucard continuing to work on you, his tongue flicking across the tip of your clit as he sucks gently. He doesn't miss a beat. It feels like you're losing your mind. Alucard was driving you crazy with pleasure. All you could think about were his fingertips moving inside of you, and the way he sucked your clit like he owned it, even when he knew it would get hard. It felt too good not to enjoy. You needed more. More stimulation. You needed him.

The rough movements you felt against yourself made you slowly come back to reality, your cloudy thoughts fading away until you realized your fiancé grinding against the bed, his eyes glazed with lust. It was only reasonable for him to pleasure himself while doing the same to his darling.

You squeal and try to sit up straight, pushing away his head, your pussy now drenched and a throbbing mess. You watched as Alucard's pupils dilate, he watches you with hungry eyes, the muscles in his jaw clenching, and the bulge in his boxers making you squirm. It looked like Alucard was ready to explode, but he couldn't restrain himself for any longer.

He moved in front of you, leaning down to capture your mouth in a heated kiss. You kissed him back, wrapping your arms around his neck as your hands caress his shoulders. This was it. This was it all you've been waiting for. You both finally had your moment after months of not being able to. "Mmh, Alucard, please… please…"

Alucard didn't even need to position yourself on the bed. Your pussy soaked and exposed, legs high up and bent, an exhausted expression on your face was all he needed.

"Take it for me, I know you can. I'm going to make sure everyone knows you're mine~"

[wittyvitale]

Are You Afraid of Vampires? (A Fluffy Castlevania Nocturne Drabble)

Summary: It’s a dark and windy night in Machecoul. 7-year-old Maria wants to stay in 10-year-old Richter’s room because she’s--err, her kitten Byakko’s-- afraid of vampires. Richter tries to be a good big brother in order to assuage his sister’s fears. Pure fluff, mild angst, focus on Richter and Maria brother/sister relationship.

The wind was strong this night, creating loud whistling sounds and making the tree branches scrape the windowsills. Richter was sitting in bed, reading a book gifted to him by his mother. His attention was pulled away by the pitter-patter of little feet entering his bedroom.

Maria walked in, holding a white and gray-striped kitten with dark gray fur running down its’ back. Since summoning the creature from the Otherworld over a week ago, she brought it with her everywhere.

“Richter,” she started matter-of-factly, stoic expression on her face. “Byakko can’t sleep. He thinks vampires might be out. He wants us to sleep in your room tonight.”

“Umm,” Richter blinked, not knowing how to respond. He had only been living with Auntie Tera and Maria for 4 months, and this was the first time Maria had said something like this. It wasn’t even a request, the young girl said it as if this was a certainty.

“I know Byakko’s from the Otherworld, but he’s just a kitten and he’s scared of vampires,” Maria continued as she crawled into bed next to Richter. “He told me that he’d feel better staying in your room tonight since you’re a Belmont and have experience defeating vampires.”

Byakko jumped out of Maria’s arms and curled up at the foot of Richter’s bed.

“I…I guess that’s ok,” Richter said uncertainly. “But how come you don’t want to sleep with Auntie Tera? You always sleep in her bed.”

Maria brought her knees to her chest and hugged them. “I don’t think mum has experience with vampires,” she replied. “She’s never talked about them. And whenever I ask, she changes the subject. I- err, Byakko thinks we should stay with somebody who knows what to do if vampires attack us tonight.”

Richter looked at Maria, starting to understand. “Are you afraid of vampires, Maria?”

Maria’s eyes widened. “What? No, of course not! I can use magic, I can summon creatures from the Otherworld, why would I be afraid of vampires?”

Richter looked down, his voice lowering. “It’s ok if you are. My mum and I fought a lot of vampires back in Boston. Some of them can be really scary.”

Maria also looked down, knowing what happened to Richter’s mother. The wind blew a tree branch into the window with a loud thud and Maria yelped. However, she cleared her throat and quickly composed herself.

In the short time he had been in France, Richter had already grown very close with Auntie Tera and Maria. Although he had no experience being a big brother, he cared about his new little sister and wanted to do what he could to make her less afraid of the dark. After a few seconds, an idea came to him.

“Did I ever show you the weapons I have for fighting vampires?” Richter asked Maria. The little girl shook her head. Richter got up and reached under his bed. He pulled out a few weapons. “This whip is called the Vampire Killer. It’s been in the Belmont family for 700 years and it’s killed A LOT of vampires. Which makes sense since that’s what the whip is called.”

Maria’s eyes widened and her mouth hung open at the impressive-looking whip with the Belmont crest shining on the handle. Richter then showed her a few of the bladed weapons.

“This is a short sword my mum gave me when I was 6. I’ve stabbed a few vampires with it,” Richter continued, pride and excitement rising with each description. “And these are throwing knives. It can hit a vampire in the throat without me getting close! So If a vampire even dares to approach you or Byakko, I can throw a knife at him before he actually becomes a threat!”

“Wow.” Maria said with awe, eyes gleaming at the weapons in front of her. Richter remembered the book he was reading and came up with another idea.

“Oh, and my mum gave me this book! It’s about the history of the Belmont family! There are lots of stories in here about my ancestors fighting vampires! Do you want me to read some of them to you?”

Maria smiled and nodded quickly. Richter opened the book while Maria scooched closer to him.

Maria was enamored with the stories of Richter’s ancestors fighting vampires over the last several hundred years. Her favorite was Sypha Belnades-Belmont, who was a Speaker Magician just like Maria’s mother. Richter said that Sypha was one of his favorites too.

As Richter continued reading, Maria’s eyes began to droop and she yawned. Richter felt a weight against his shoulder and saw Maria fast asleep. Her exhaustion must have been contagious because he felt himself becoming tired as well. He yawned and shut the book, feeling himself going in and out of consciousness.

Tera walked down the hallway, wondering why Maria hadn’t come into her room yet. She reached Richter’s bedroom door and stopped, her heart swelling at the sight. She smiled widely at her daughter and new son sleeping side by side. Tera wasn’t sure how Maria would react to having a “sibling” after being an only child for 7 years. But if this sweet scene was any indication, it looked like the two children were getting along just fine.

Tera quietly entered the bedroom and covered Richter and Maria with a blanket. She ran her hand through her childrens' hair, motherly love in her eyes. After blowing out the candle by their bedside, Tera silently left the room, leaving the 2 siblings to rest for the night.

[crimson-mage-02]

Hello there, Richette shippers!!

Here's a new one-shot! I'm so sorry if it's rushed. I was stuck on ideas in the middle of the fanfic. Hope you'll like this one! There will be a new Richette fanfic series coming up soon so stay tuned if you want to read it!

Other than that, please enjoy reading! Thanks! Feel free to comment and give feedback if you like!

[alpaca-clouds]

Fluffcember Day 05: The Meaning of Family [Castlevania: Nocturne]

Today's Fluffcember got the prompt Family Supper and I knew I just wanted to do something with Richter, Maria and Tera, given I really like this entire "adopted family" dynamic with them.

The Meaning of Family

Fandom: Castlevania Nocturne Gen-Ship: Richter & Maria & Tera Genre: Fluff & Hurt/Comfort

It has been a year since Richter's mother died, and while Tera and Maria take good care of him, Richter cannot overcome his feelings of guilt.

You can find a complete overview over my December Challenges here.

[demigoddessqueens]

Masterlist 11

Writing Drabbles

Intimacy

avert your eyes

SFW writings

Match up pairings - Valkyrie // Trevor Belmont // Alucard // multi-fandom pairing //

Song 🎶 fics - Vax fic // Percy fic // Grog // Caleb // Cadeuces // Grog - fic 2 //

Song fic: multi-party - Pike/Jester/Laudna //

Pretty Little Liars 💋/Original Sin 🔪- being mouse’s sibling //

Genshin Impact - Neuvillette flirting //

Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon 🐉- aegon + writing prompt // aemond headcanons // incorrect quotes // jock 💪 aemond //

Ewan Mitchell - Martin (in the modern world) //

The Decameron - Dr Dioneo fluff // Dioneo and the artist //

Hades - making out with Moros //

Marvel

MCUniverse - Namor + female general // Paradox ⚡️ headcanons // incorrect quotes // incorrect quotes 2 // incorrect quotes 3 // incorrect quotes 4 // incorrect quotes 5 //

Werewolf by Night - Jack Russell fluff //

X-Men - relationship headcanons //

Bridgerton - Benedict SFW (+ NSFW) //

Fallout - found family + Lucy //

Dune - Chani + sister!figure //

Ultraman Rising - kenji x male!reader //

A Quiet Place: Day One - dating Eric //

Monkey Man - writing prompt ask //

Blood of Zeus ⚡️- ares x Hindu!god!reader // Dionysus with pregnant!reader + twins // hard to get Ares // can’t carry a tune 🎶 // Hermes and Apollo twins // sneaking with Poseidon // childhood friend // rise of Venus 💕 // friends of monsters // plus size reader //

Critical Role 🎲

Vox Machina - thicc thighs // (my darling) yandere // grog + sorcerer!reader // Percy + harpy kiss // yandere Vax and Percy // bard oc + scanlan // kidnapped?! // wild witch 🧙// domestic + affectionate //

Mighty Nein - hold my ale // you get separated // flirting as a bard 🎵//

Bell’s Hells - constellation Druid //

Other -

Dungeon Meshi - toshiro headcanons //

Castlevania/Nocturne 🌙 - once upon a December // Fae healer lover // fall asleep on their shoulder // Trio + modern au // lover’s voice kink // divine paladin, cleric // roasts and insults // richter + elf!reader // sugar 🍬 rush //

Assassins Creed - Kenway friend // drunk Haytham // Connor and author s/o // the cuddling type // gyaru reader // altair and day off // Altair and eagles // Malik headcanons // markings of Eden // supportive Altair //

Codexmonthly prompts

July “magic”

August “rooftop”

September “leap”

Baldurs Gate - linking pinkies // peck 💋 on lips // practicing “I love you” // Gale + insecure!body reader // blue dragon in the rain // too close to call //

Batstarion 🦇 Week 2024 - day 6 // day 7

Star Wars - Rey skywalker + reader with anxiety //

NSFW writings

Twisters 🌪️ - sweet darlin //

Critical Role 🎲

Multiparty - match freak //

Vox Machina - lover & giver // ride of your life //

Mighty Nein - your reward + round 2 //

Bell’s Hells - braius fic //

Castlevania - you taste good (ft C.R.) //

[thethreeeyed-raven]

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[vanillahub]

GET TO KNOW THE MUN.

respond to the prompts out of character!

what made you pick up the current muse(s) you have? Obviously, I'm heavily influenced by a set list of characters I personally love, which means I come up with a take/portrayal as I delve deeper into the lore. I tend to have a preference for side characters, rather than protags or lore heavy ones, bc of the freedom I get... BUT at the same time I've had numerous muses that carry a lot of weight in their respective franchises (see: Seto Kaiba, Captain Rex, rival Barry, Richter Belmont and Sea Dragon Kanon just to name a few).

I mainly write as canon characters, I genuinely have little to no interest in making or RPing as an OC. At most, I have 1 OC in two out of the RPCs I'm currently part of. Which explains this huge disparity.

is there anything you don’t like to write? My hard nos are Incest, Adult/minor types of relationships. Bodily fluids/toilet stuff and fetish focused RPs. One-liners and really short replies aren't fun for me, sure, they can be fun for crack/joke interactions. But they won't last long. I really love working and expanding on the source material, so RPs for me really need to have that good plotting to back it up. While I'm totally open for exploring darker/taboo subjects (e.g.: adultery, toxic relationships, etc.), they MUST carry weight on the characters and be handled accordingly.

is there anything you really enjoy writing? GIMME ALL THE WEIRD COMBOS TO INTERACT WITH!!! Characters that never met or barely interacted with one another in canon but, they can interact in our RPs!!! My jam is doing worldbuilding and expanding on the source material!!! I also enjoy writing comedy, fluff, romance, slice-of-life, over-arching stories that connect/get refferenced in other threads.

how do you come up with headcanons? I look for plotholes or anything that was barely touched upon, in the source material, and I go off from it. I try establishing connections or make them clearer, to serve as future reference for me and my RP partners. I also love taking influence from other medias I'm into.

do you write in silence or do you play music? I used to be able to multitask a lot easier in the past. Now, I mainly prefer writing in silence. Only in very rare cases, I may play some kind of lo-fi beat or lounge music.

do you plan your replies or wing them? It depends on the thread in specific! Most of them have been plotted out, so I go off what we have laid out. Only in a few cases I try to wing it.

do you enjoy shipping? YES YES. GIMME. However, due to some bad experiences in the past, I'm really picky with platonic and familial stuff (popular fanons my beloathed).

what’s your alias/name? Vani

age?  27

birthday? 19th of July

favorite color?  Purple, blue, white, red-

favorite song?  Tô de pé - Maneva

last movie you watched?  I genuinely can't remember it LOL. It must have been Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary.

last show you watched?  Saint Seiya Omega

last song you listened to? Discoholic - Disco Soul (Mr. Hoosteen's "Disco's Revenge

favorite food?  Pesto Pasta

favorite season?  Summer

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These ppl know me for the longest time Gen ( @gems-of-lirema ), Simone (@unchcsen ) , Shiba ( @celestiialnotes ), Retto ( @245s ), Bobo ( @roleplayersoul ) and Smeargle ( @ofpokemon ) !! Really special mentions to @radi0activesmile, Val and @mxlik you guys will forever hold a v special place in my heart!!

Then I'm always chatting with Ama ( @gwiazdowe ), who genuinely is one of the best ppl I've met!! Honestly, I couldn't feel anymore happier to have met you! Can't forget urs truly Mica, who lives rent-free in my walls LOL. Lea ( @todefendlife ) and Mars own my house smfh.

And also special shout out to folks I've met more recently, but still deserve a place here: @shouxryuuxha / @wayfaringstrangxr / @eternalstarlights / @triko-the-fluffy-artist <3 Love u guys!

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“ 𝑎𝑙𝑙-𝑖𝑛-𝑜𝑛𝑒 ” 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡!

꒰ 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒; 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤! ꒱

midnight cravings! — adrian ‘alucard’ țepeș smut

ample! — adrian ‘alucard’ țepeș smut

cherry-picking! — “ass or tits” with the castlevania men

exception! — isaac forgemaster smut (castlevania)

piece of work! — hwoarang smut (tekken)

himbo!reiner x bimbo!reader — fluff drabbles

wants & needs! — the castlevania men’s kinks (smut, hcs)

succumb! — sub!richter belmont (smut)

preserve! — richter belmont (smut)

keeper! — bodyguard!reiner (smut/fluff)

arranged! — husband!reiner (fluff/smut)

recovery! — footballer!reiner (smut/suggestive)

get up! — a reiner birthday special (smut)

stuffed! — cowboy!reiner smut

cowboy!reiner drabble (smut)

options! — cowboy!reiner + footballer!reiner (nsfw)

back talk! — reiner braun (fluff drabble)

muscle mommy mikasa! — suggestive drabble

cowboy!reiner headcanons! (fluff + nsfw)

showtime! — eren jaeger (nsfw)

gentle giant! — bertholdt hoover (nsfw)

gluttonous! — reiner braun (nsfw) *𝒽𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑐!

space cadet reiner (sfw fluff)

all around! — reiner braun (nsfw)

bertholdt hoover headcanons (fluff + nsfw)

threesome with reiner & bertholdt! (nsfw)

overtime! — nanami kento (nsfw)

eren in a skirt (nsfw drabble)

sugar rush! — sero hanta (nsfw)

fuck me, connie springer! (short smut-fic)

runway ready — reiner braun (nsfw)

*note: to find my works, you can search using the tag ( 𝓂𝓎 𝓁ℴ𝓋ℯ 𝓈𝓉ℴ𝓇𝒾ℯ𝓈.ᐟ ) on my blog >.<

last updated ( MAY 24TH, 2024! ) . . . frequently updated, more to come!

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Wounds and Scars

Richter Belmont x f! reader (Fluff + Angst)

Summary: Richter began to open up to his girlfriend (Y/n), telling her about his past and what happened to his mother.

Richter may be a reckless moron but hey he’s a Belmont. He hunts down vampires. You always have a go at Richter for not being too careful. Maria, who is like a little sister to him, yells at him for making you worry. Her mother just stood by and watched the whole thing as she giggled. Your loverboy shuts you up by tickling your neck with kisses. 

Whenever the vampire hunter gets badly wounded, you tend to his injuries using your healing magic. As you do that, you couldn’t help but set your eyes towards the old scars on his back. You asked if he got them by killing powerful vampires. Richter answered simply. 

‘Yes’

He began to tell you about his life as a child, wanting to become a vampire hunter like his dear mother Julia Belmont. Normally Richter doesn’t talk about this stuff to anyone as it haunts him very much. Your face streamed down a waterfall of tears after hearing how his mother died tragically. You embraced him gently from behind, your hand entwined with his. 

You comforted him, your head leaning onto his shoulder, ‘You and I…’ your words warming thoroughly into his ear, ‘we will go through this together…’ 

Richter curved a small smile. He lifts your hand up to his lips, giving a sweet-loving kiss to the knuckles. His gaze fell upon you, his sea blue orbs reminded you of the beautiful ocean waves.

‘What would I do without you, my dear flower?’

‘Funny you’re stuck with me for eternity, my silly idiotic vampire hunter…’ 

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(A/n) - That's it, hehehe! Thought I should write something sweet and short for Richter Belmont who somehow has captured my heart! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ Planning to write more of him in the future!

UNTIL NEXT TIME 𓆩♡𓆪

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Introduction (Cuz idk)

Anyways this is my first time writing fan fictions 😰 NAME: d0ll-s4lt/sabomyluvv or you can just call me s4lt. NATIONALITY: Filipino who I WILL write for: 𝓞𝓝𝓔 𝓟𝓘𝓔𝓒𝓔: Roronoa Zoro, Monkey D. Luffy, Vinsmoke Sanji, Nico Robin, Rob Lucci, Stussy Buckingham (CLONE), Donquixote Doflamingo, Donquixote Rosinante, Trafalgar D. Water Law, Eustass Kidd, Killer, Portgas D. Ace, Shanks, Mihawk, Boa Hancock, Nami, Charlotte Katakuri, Benn Beckmann, Charlotte Smoothie 𝒟𝐸𝑀𝒪𝒩 𝒮𝐿𝒜𝒴𝐸𝑅: Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Akaza, Douma, Muzan Kibutsuji, Kocho Shinobu, Kanae Kocho, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Mitsuri Kanroji, Obanai Iguro, Kyojuro Rengoku, Tengen Uzui, Giyuu Tomioka, Hantengu (EMOTION CLONES), Lady Tamayo, Gyomei Himejima 𝓙𝓙𝓑𝓐: Jotaro Kujo, Joseph Joestar (YOUNG), Erina Pendleton (YOUNG), Jonathan Joestar, Pillarmen (Except Santana), Robert EO. Speedwagon (YOUNG), Noriaki Kakyoin, Muhammed Avdol, Jean Pierre Polnareff, Dio Brando, Enrico Pucci, Kira Yoshikage, Josuke Higashikata, Koichi Hirose, Susie Q, Yukako Yamagishi, Reimi Sugimoto, Lisa Lisa/Elizabeth Joestar, Caesar Zeppeli, Ermes, Jolyne Kujo, Bruno Bucciarati, Leone Abbachio 𝔸𝕊𝕊𝔸𝕊𝕊𝕀ℕ𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ ℂ𝕃𝔸𝕊𝕊ℝ𝕆𝕆𝕄: Nagisa Shiota, Karma Akabane, Irina Jelavić, Karasuma Tadaomi, Itona, Kaede Kayano, Tomohito Sugino, Manami Okuda, Rinka Hayami, Gakushū Asano, Yuuma Isogai, Yukiko Kanzai, Ryunosuke Chiba 𝓒𝓐𝓢𝑇ℒ𝓔𝓥𝓐𝓝𝓘𝓐: Trevor Belmont, Richter Belmont, Olrox, Sypha Belnades, Alucard/Adrian Tepes, Dracula, Lenore, Ratko, Striga, Carmilla, Morana, Greta of Danesti, Forgemaster Isaac, Forgemaster Hector, Drolta, Edouard, Mizrak, Maria Renard, Annette, Tera 🇭​​🇮​​🇬​​🇭​-​🇷​​🇮​​🇸​​🇪​ ​🇮​​🇳​​🇻​​🇦​​🇸​​🇮​​🇴​​🇳​: Sniper Mask, Mayuko Nise, Rika Honjo, Yayoi Kusakabe WHAT I WILL WRITE: FLUFF ANGST ROMANCE WHAT I WILL DONT WRITE: NSFW SMUT Ima write fan-fictions/requests every weekend (I HAVE SCHOOL OK??)

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KNOWING YOUR PARTNER WELL CAN POTENTIALLY MAKE WRITING TOGETHER A LOT EASIER. ( REPOST DO NOT REBLOG !

○    name: Vani

○    pronouns: Undisclosed

○    preference of communication: DMs whether on Tumblr or Discord

○    name of muse(s):

Star wars: Captain Rex, Plo Koon, Commander Fox, Shaak ti, Commander Appo, Sergeant Hound. And I have MANY others that are for friends only. Pokemon: Gym leader Morty, Rival Barry, Gym leader Juan, E4 Drake and Professor Rowan. Lance is a friends only muse. Castlevania: Richter Belmont

○    platforms you’ve used: Skype, Tumblr and Discord

○    best experience: There are so many talented and wonderful writers that I have met, throughout all of my years across several rpcs as well. I love themmm, thank you all so much for the opportunity to be able to write with you guys!

○    rp pet peeves / deal breakers: Unkindly reminder that you must read people's informations, before following or even attempting to interact with them. If you don't do that then, guess what? You've lost any and all resemblance of right to complain about it, should you come across some type of content that could be triggering to you. Furthermore, you could be breaching that person's boundaries. It's not the blogger's fault for posting stuff, you may not enjoy. It's on your inability to read crucial information. Your excitment and hype, are NOT excuses to skip it.

○    fluff, angst, or smut: I'm always open for writing any of them TBH. I guess lately I've been writing way more smut, but most of it is on Discord.

○    plots or memes: Plots, always. Memes are great to break the ice between muns, but if we wish to truly have something going on between our muses. Then plotting to any degree, will be necessary.

○    best time to write: I prefer doing it at night.

○    are you like your muse(s): Not at all, I also don't relate to any fictional character.

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Mini Fanfic #1019: Shingo Belmont? (King of Fighters)

Terry: Yo my peeps!

Terry: U will not believe the discovery I made this morning!

K': It isn't anything stupid again, is it?

Terry: Oh relax. It's not that dumb

Terry: I believe it's more fascinating if anything

K': I highly doubt that if it's coming from u of all people

Mary: Stop being a smart-ass towards my boyfriend, K'.

Mary: Tell us what u discovered today, babe

Terry: Why, thank you, Mary!~

Terry: 'Bout time I got some respect around here

K': (¬_¬)

Terry: But anyways, do u guys r familiar of Richter Belmont?

Kula: Who?

Rock: He's one of the members of the Belmont clan who utilizes in whips and other weapons to hunt down Dracula and his army of monsters.

Rock: And I think he's also a member of that Smash Tournament you entered, is he?

Terry: Correctamundo, Rookie!

Terry: Now tell me how familiar u guys our to Shingo

Mary: The hardworking goofball we know and love everyday?

Terry: The very same!

K': Where r u getting at with this, Bogard?

Terry: Okay, so yesterday, after a little one on one sparring match, Richter and I started hanging out around time till it hit me!

Terry: Him and Shingo

Terry: Those two look nearly identical together!

Mary: Wait, really?

Terry: Hell yeah! Same blue & white color schemes, same hair color, even their smiles are getting similar from on one another

Terry: Richter.jpg

Terry: Shingo.jpg

Mary: Oh wow.

Mary: The similarities of these two really are noticeable

Kula: I'll say.....

Kula: Do you think they could be long lost twins!?

Rock: Richter was born in the 1700s. Which would make him Shingo's great ancestor if they were really related.

Rock: Though, I'd never thought I would ever imagine Shingo using a whip until now.

K': He'd probably would've miss and get himself smacked across the face with it

Mary: Yeahhhh I don't think the kiddo would do well using an actual whip in a fight

Mary: Or those vampire hunting adventures that Simon guy does.

Kula: He could always ask Big Sis Seriah to teach him how

K': Assuming she isn't too busy

K': And if she would him anywhere near her precious Voodoo

Rock: She names her whip "Voodoo"?

K': Yep.

K': Even treats it like her own love child or whatever.

K': It's annoying and creepy.

Mary: I feel your pain on that, kiddo.....

Mary: Mr. Wolf Boi here treats his red cap as if it's his pride and joy

Rock: He names it Steve.

Terry: Hey, don't start talking crap about Steve like that u two!

Terry: He has feelings just as much as the rest of us here

Mary: See what we mean?

Rock: It's creepy and annoying on our end too.

Kula: U guys r silly lol

K': Says the girl who's eating ice cream in the morning....

Kula: Hey! Morning Ice Creams are just as yummy as eating them regularly

Kula: DON'T JUDGE!

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K' groans and facepalms himself while Kula is sitting right next to him in the sofa pouting.

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K': Whatever. Just don't try and eat it during midnight, alright?

K': Then I'll never hear the end of it from your guardians......

Kula: 'Kay!~ :D

Good Boi Shingo Joins the Chat

Shingo: Gooooood Morning Everyone!

Kula: Shingo!!~

Mary: Hey there, kiddo!~

Rock: Morning Bud

K': 'Sup.

Terry: Shingo! Just the kid I want to see!

Terry: Whatcha doing right now?

Shingo: I'm at the gym with Leona for some sparring sessions

Mary: Ooooooooh!~ Is our boi out here spending some quality time with a ladyfriend?~

Kula: Ooooooooooh!~

Rock: Did not think Leona would be your type lol

K': She's so out of your league.

Shingo: Guys, come on! Leona and I aren't dating!

Shingo: We're just hanging out as friends, nothing more

Rock: Ok. But you do enjoy her company from time to time, don't you?

Shingo: Definitely!

Shingo: She's soooo cool and surprisingly cute if you get to know her a little more.

Shingo: ......P-Please don't tell her I said that.

Mary: We won't tell~

Rock: Our lips are already sealed lol

Kula: 🤐 👍👍

K': I dunno, Yabuki.....

K': That all depends on what you're willing to give me in exchange

Shingo: .....You're serious?

K': Yuuuup.

K': Unless you want me to tell Leona about the text instead

Shingo: Alright, alright, fine!

Shingo: I'll give you a bag of beef jerky later

K':

Shingo: Two bags

K':

Shingo: Five Bags of Beef Jerky! HAPPY NOW!?

K': Very

Kula: Bully!

K': Sweet Tooth Gremlin

Terry: Alright, enough fighting in the chat you two!

Terry: Shingo, u think u could do me a favor right quick?

Shingo: Yeah. Sire thing, Terry

Terry: Cool!

Terry: First and foremost, how familiar you are with "Castlevania Sympathy of the Night"

Shingo: Fairly decently for the most part. I remember I used to reenact some of the dialogs in the game when I first playing it a while back

Shingo: Exactly the exchange between Richter and Dracula

Terry: Perfect!

Terry: Think u can record yourself reenacting the firsr line Richter said when he walks in the lair, and post here on chat for a sec?

Shingo: Not the kind of request I was expecting to do, but sure why not.

Richter Reenactment.vid

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Shingo: (Stands One Foot on One of the Benches in a Victorious Like Manner While Using his Phone to Record Himself) Die, monster! You don't belong in this world!....(Turns to Leona Sitting Next to Him) How's that?

Leona begins to covers her mouth and giggle Softly as the video itself abruptly ends.

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Shingo: Sooo? What do u guys think of that?

Terry: That sounds perfect!

Terry: You would make a fine Belmont one of these days

Shingo: Belmont?

Mary: Terry's been thinking u and that Richter look identical to one another

Shingo: Seriously?

Shingo: Wait. Does the Richter in the Smash Town has long or short hair?

Rock: Short. Kinda looks like your hair in a way

Shingo: Ooooh okay. Neat.

K': Nevermind all of that

K': Did I just saw Leona laughing on that video of yours?

Shingo: Uh....Yeah. She was gigging. Why?

K': I've worked with that girl for god knows how long at this point and I've never, on my life, seen her laugh before!

Shingo: Really? Not even a little chuckle?

K': Not even.

K': U guys think I should try and tell her a joke of some kind?

Terry: Don't see why not

Terry: But if u ever need some tips on how to make a joke land, I'm only one call away 😁👍

Mary: Yeah, K', I advise you to stay clear from learning lessons from Terry.

Rock: His jokes ranges from predictable puns to terrible dad jokes

Terry: Oh come on! The jokes I make are top tier quality!

Mary: Yeah, for middle age men who tries to be remotely humorous

Terry: Oh and like u two can come up with better punchlines

Rock: It may take a while to do, but we're up for the challenge

Mary: Damn right! Rocky and I got this in the bag!

Terry: Alright then. Come up with a good ass joke or two by tomorrow and I'll see if you two have the rights to critique my comedic abilities

Terry: I'll even take you out to Café if it's good enough. My treat ;)

Mary: U r so on, Bogard!

Rock: Challenge accepted!

K': Whatever. I'm gonna look up some jokes on the internet

Kula: I'm gonna get more morning ice cream

Meanwhile at the Southtown's Gym......

Leona: (Takes a Look at a Picture of the Headbanded Vampire Hunter on Shingo's Phone) So this is the person they compared you to?

Shingo: (Happily Nodded) Yep. Richter Belmont of the Belmont clan. He uses a whip and other weapons to hunt down Dracula and his forces. I didn't really think I would be compared to him up until now....

Leona: (Looks Back and Forth at Shingo and the Picture in Front of Her) The similarities between you two are uncanny....Though, I can't really imagine you using a whip in combat unfortunately.

Shingo: (Chuckles Lightly While Rubbing the Back of his Head Back and Forth) Yeah, neither can I honestly. Pretty sure I would've gotten myself smacked by that thing multiple times......Hey, speaking of which, do you wanna play Castlevania Sympathy of the Night with me and the others later on today? if you still have freetime on your hands of course.

Leona: I do. (Starts Looking Down and Rubbing her Arm.a Bit Shyly) I just.....never been good at playing video game.

Shingo: (Smiles Brightly) That's okay. We could teach you all there is to play until you get the hang of it. And if any of us get bored of it, we could always try a different game to play, your choice.

Leona: (Genuine Surprise by the Sudden Request) Oh!...Well....(Grabs her Chin While Thinking) I have heard from Kula how Mario Party was to you to all. So wouldn't mind trying that out eventually.

Shingo: (Smiles Brightly) Mario Party it is then. (Starts Stretching a Bit) Is there anything else you wanna do to pass the time until then?

Leona: I'm not sure.....Perhaps we could go back the coffee shop and talk some more? (Smiles a Little) I do enjoy your company quite a lot actually.

Shingo: (Heart Begins to Melt in Genuine Happiness) I enjoy yours too, Leona-san. And yeah, we could totally do that. I can even make us a beverage of our choices if they let me in the corner.

Leona: That's okay. You don't have to go out of your way to do that for me.

Shingo: I know, but I want to. You are my friend after all.

Leona: (Eyes Widens a Bit as Her Heart Slowly Begins to Melt into Sincere Happiness) And you are mines as well, Shingo Yabuki. Thank you.

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[wittyvitale]

I Miss Mum: A Castlevania Nocturne Fanfic

Summary: 10-year-old Richter Belmont is having trouble adjusting to his new life in France. Auntie Tera comforts him after a nightmare and reassures him that she is there for him. Pure hurt/comfort domestic fluff

Author's Note: Oh boy, it's my first fluffy Castlevania Nocturne fic! I'm very interested in Richter's life after he moved in with Auntie Tera and Maria, I might write more if inspiration strikes. Enjoy!

Two weeks. It had been two weeks since Richter had arrived in France and moved in with his Auntie Tera and her daughter Maria. Tera welcomed Richter with open arms, immediately treating him as if he were her own son. She radiated kindness and warmth, which Richter immediately gravitated towards. Although he wasn’t fully conscious of this, he was craving comfort and a mother’s touch. He was still in shock over the death of his mother after all.

Although he felt very comfortable with Tera, Richter was still getting adjusted to his new life in France. He was very withdrawn. He stayed in his room most of the time, only coming out to eat and use the privy. 7-year-old Maria tried to get him to play with her a few times, but Richter wasn’t up to it. He was never unkind to Maria, but he made it clear that he wanted to be left alone.

“Mum, why doesn’t Richter want to play with me? Did I do something wrong?” Little Maria would ask her mother, hurt and confused.

“No, sweetheart, you haven’t done anything,” Tera would answer comfortingly. “Remember, Richter just moved here from far away. He’s still getting used to us. Just give him some time and have patience. He’ll open up when he’s ready.”

***

“I’m sorry, Richter. I’m so sorry.”

Richter watched helplessly as his mother’s shield of ice was worn down by Olrox. The dragon vampire raised his tail and plunged it into Julia Belmont’s heart.

***

Richter’s eyes shot open and he woke up, gasping for air.

The same nightmare. He’d had it almost every night since his mother was killed. But something about this one was different; it had felt so real, almost as if it was happening again. Richter got out of bed and quietly walked through the halls, not entirely sure what he wanted to do or what he was looking for.

Auntie Tera’s bedroom door was opened halfway and Richter peeked in, being as quiet as possible so she wouldn’t notice him. The light from the full moon cast a silvery glow through her window. Tera was laying on her side in bed, Maria fast asleep next to her. The little girl was on her back, mouth open and breathing softly. Tera watched her daughter lovingly, gently resting the back of her hand on the little girl’s cheek. Richter stared at mother and daughter and felt a pain in his heart, a deep sadness that he couldn’t shake. Tears ran down his face, and before he knew it a loud sob escaped him.

Tera looked up at the sound and saw the bereft young boy outside her door. Her heart dropped at the pain and sadness emanating from his whole being. So much sadness in such a little boy. “Oh Richter.” She said sympathetically.

Richter rubbed his arm quickly over his eyes, trying to stop the tears. Tera patted the free side of her bed. “Come. Sit with me a while.”

Richter hesitated a bit, but he listened to his aunt and crawled into her bed. Tera wrapped an arm around Richter and hugged him into her side. Richter buried his face in her chest and continued to cry.

“I’m sorry, Auntie Tera,” he said through his tears. “I didn’t mean to bother you and Maria.”

“Shhhh, it’s all right, my dear, you’re not bothering us at all,” Tera said reassuringly, tightening her hug. She glanced at Maria and smiled. “Maria’s a deep sleeper, she’s not likely to wake up anytime soon.”

Richter and Tera sat in silence for a few minutes, Tera gently rocking Richter as he continued to cry into her chest.

“I miss mum.” Richter said plaintively. Tera kissed the top of Richter’s head.

“I know.” Tera felt tears prickle in her own eyes, memories of her own trauma returning to her. “I know how much you must be hurting.”

Tera felt Richter nod against her.

“It hurts so much that you can’t even find the words to describe what you’re feeling.”

Richter nodded again.

“Sweet boy, you’ve been through so much in such a short amount of time. You lost your mama, had to travel to a new country, move in with people you never met. You’re exhausted. Not just in body, but in spirit.”

Richter sniffed, not really knowing how to reply.

“But Richter, you still have people who care about you. Maria and I, we’re here for you. We’ll never be able to replace the family your mother gave you, but we can still love you. You can come to me anytime, Richter. If you want to talk, play, or cuddle like we’re doing right now, you can come to me. Please don’t feel like you need to carry all of this pain by yourself.”

Richter took his face out of Tera’s chest and looked at her. Tera ran a hand through his hair and wiped his tears away with the edge of her nightshirt

“Can… can I sleep in your bed tonight?” Richter asked quietly, almost sounding embarrassed. Tera smiled.

“Of course you can. Maria still sleeps in my bed every night. The more the merrier.”

“Th—thank you, Autie Tera.” Richter answered as he yawned. “Maria’s been asking me to go to the creek with her. Maybe… maybe we can do that tomorrow?”

“I think that’s an excellent idea. Maria will love it too,” Richter’s eyes were drooping. “And now I think it’s time for sleep. It’s very late after all.”

Richter laid down in the bed and cuddled up to Tera again. The crying absolutely exhausted him, and before he knew it, Richter had fallen into a deep, more peaceful sleep. Tera looked at the young boy and saw that his breathing had already evened out. His face was smoother, no signs of distress. Just calm. The last thing Richter felt before falling into his slumber was Tera’s comforting arm around him, keeping him safe and secure.

Maybe life in France was going to be all right after all.