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[ikkaku-of-heart]

@seraphiixa asked: "Well, well, well... Look who it is..." said Lyra with a smile, delighting in the appearance of an old friend.

It was safe to say that Ikkaku hated most Marines. The reasons stemmed from a brother who tormented her as a child and grew up to become one, mixed with a fair amount of her ex-smuggler grandfather's own disdain for them being a major influence. But generally, when asked about Marines, Ikkaku would claim they were all hypocrites, self-serving, arrogant bullies who didn't give a shit about "justice" and were no better than the pirates they claimed to hunt.

There were, however, a few very rare exceptions. And Lyra the Angel was one of them.

The engineer beamed brightly at the greeting, and didn't even hesitate to embrace the other woman. It had been too long, and for all she liked to claim she didn't give a shit if a Marine got killed in battle or eaten by a Sea King, she liked Lyra and could admit the seas were probably a little safer while she was around. Hopefully there was no looking to report her for fraternizing with the enemy or any such crap.

"It's been ages!" Ikkaku laughed, hugging Lyra tightly. "I was almost worried you'd gotten yourself killed or something. 'Course, you getting taken down probably would've been all over the papers, so no news was good news, right?"

[sunfirekid]

He was a bit unsure where this was coming from all of a sudden and was genuinely unsure exactly how to respond. Hiru had appreciated the Marine's more big sisterly/motherly concern for his well being and sure at times he would internally protest but it was still something that didn't go in one ear and out the other. The problem was, and apparently still is, that Lyra isn't understanding his reasoning for his actions.

"It wasn't for nothing." He'd finally find the words. "And I wouldn't say ya were being too soft, ya just wanted to try to help make sure I stay alive and don't end up stirring up more fuss than need be, just like my old man who's done what he could in trying to keep my bounty lower than it probably should be. I appreciate all the sit downs and talks that we've had and the concern ya had for me. Hell it was thanks to a talk with ya that I make it a point to stop by to visit my mom back on my home island more often." Everything he said being stated with full sincerity.

There was a pause and a slight breath as he frowned. "I'm not sure what would change how ya view me. Despite maybe being stronger and a bit more experienced now, I'm still essentially the same me from when we first met."

@sunfirekid liked for a starter.

"I have been too soft on you... If you've made it this far, all that worry has been for nothing," she said, frowning. She used to feel very protective over Hiru --- she viewed him as a child gone astray in life. He just seemed so young to be Wanted, to be putting himself in danger the way he did with his chosen, ah, 'lifestyle.'

She could see she had been condescending in the past. Here was a man grown, who has willfully decided to be a criminal. It was still the wrong decision, she would forever maintain, but he was not misguided by youth.

"It makes me think of you a little differently...," she said, her words lingering as she found herself in thought. Did this make them enemies?

[chillin-at-partys-bar]

This is just a general guide. I’m always open for discussion, but I kind of wanted to make something that could serve as a guide. I love shipping, and will definitely be up for discussing relationships! These are not hard-and-fast rules, but they are my default. Let’s chat if you’re interested in something!

Shanks:  Age: first appearance - 27, pre-timeskip - 37, post time-skip - 39 Pansexual Main ship: Makino. I HC that the kid is his, and so he’s loyal to her.  Ship w/ others: Yes, but if it’s current timeline I put it in an AU. If it’s before Romance Dawn/before Makino then all ships are fair game.  Benn Beckman: Age: first appearance - 38, pre-timeskip - 48, post time-skip - 50 Bisexual Main ship: None Ship w/: Anyone, but he is dedicated to the crew so it’s hard to get to his heart. He’s a challenge but 10/10 worth it. All fair game. He is always down for the meaningless flirting though.

Rockstar: Age: pre-timeskip - 28, post time-skip - 30 Pansexual Main ship: None Ship w/: Anyone. He’s got a little inferiority complex because of who his captain and crew are, but he’ll flirt and be open to anything. He’s more flighty, and less interested in getting into a serious relationship than someone like Roux is. Easiest to get in bed. 

Elia Ricci: Age: pre-timeskip - 19, post time-skip - 21 Pansexual Main ship: Emmy ( @seraphiixa​‘s minor Marine) Ship w/ others: Ships are all in separate verses, naturally. Elia likes the process of falling in love and he’s a sappy, cheesy, gag-worthy romantic and has no shame about it. 

Cherise P. Belrosse: Age: pre-timeskip - 23, post time-skip - 25 Bisexual - Prefers men Main ship: Zoro (all in her head) Ship w/ others: Cherise has a history of “falling in love” and leaving her boyfriends disfigured or as corpses. She’s not malicious or black widow type, she’s 100% Taylor Swift in Blank Space. Fun to ship with, but also be careful. Maybe a woman would be safe from her destruction? Idk what would happen if she actually met Zoro. 

Mercedes “Mercy” Abbot:  Age: pre-timeskip - 25, post time-skip - 27 Bisexual - Prefers women Main ship: None Ships w/: Anyone. She’s a soft brawler. Take it as you will. She’s got no relationship history save for sleeping around in ports.  

Smoker:  Age: pre-timeskip - 24, post time-skip - 26 Bisexual - Prefers women Main ship: None (Though I like SmoAce and SmoLaw) Ships w/: Anyone. He's super cute when in love, but it takes a moment to get there.  

Jessie: Age: 26 Bisexual - Prefers Men Main ship: James Ships w/: Anyone. She's often sad, often depressed, and often full of fight and sarcasm. She can be soft though.  

[umbrx]

                                                    The Undone and The Divine

@seraphiixa​

He was being followed.

He didn’t need a sign to know, he could FEEL it. Traces of energy behind him, very well hidden and at a safe distance. It wasn’t a Hunter, if it was one, then they dubbed into supernatural energy in one way or the other, be it a contract or a weapon they used. But he KNEW it was one of THEM. Once his kind, once his so called brethren. Now complete strangers.

He couldn’t really let them find or capture him. He had so many things to do, so many steps to make to set his plan in motion, however, he did understand if Heaven and Church wanted him gone, it was best to do so while his power was split. While he was still in search of those artifacts.

He mingled among the filth to lose the one behind him, stepping into the strip club to get lost under blinding lights and loud music. He would conceal his presence completely, as if a shadow had been walking among the crowd, and would go through the exit, using his power to make those around him unaware of his being, as if someone allowed back in there was just passing through.

Back in the streets, back into the chatter of night crowds. Still, he felt that PESKY presence behind him. He gritted his teeth, he had no time to waste on such childish games. Another corner, and straight into a back alley he went, waiting directly behind the wall until he could take a glance at one trailing him. Or if they were smart enough, they’d stop instantly before being in his radius and take a different approach.

Chains on his hands rattled, he was ready to MURDER, but it seemed the other wasn’t reckless to simply dive into the battle. Those types were always the worst. ❝ I’ll commend you for trailing me for so long. However, take another STEP and you may regret it, angel. ❞

[regensia]

HERE it was freezing cold, even for someone as himself, built with plenty of muscle and little care, enshrouded in a black feathered coat that normally kept him pretty warm. It was the wind, he had determined, the damn wind that was whipping him with snow that stuck to him, beginning to melt and soak his clothing, making it almost entirely ineffective against the cold. He could keep trudging on – or he could stop and wait out the worst of the storm, if for a little bit. Judging by how his very fingertips were turning numb, Corazón scowled with realization that he would be forced to find a way to hunker down if he could, not wanting to start losing appendages to frostbite.

IT seemed that maybe for once, luck was with him for even through the white gale he could see glimpses of brown and red, some sort of small cabin, though the windows were caked with snow, just as he was. He couldn’t tell if it was occupied or not – but he wasn’t in a position to worry, knocking on the door before trying the door handle. It was unlocked. Was luck seriously on his side today despite the weather? The door swung open and the cabin wasn’t entirely dark – one lamp was lit in the corner, illuminating the sparsely decorated space enough, though his eyes needed a moment to adjust.

GAZE sweeping across the cabin, he could glimpse an unused hearth, a rug, a bed, some furniture, hunting gear, and at the very corner, the lamp resting upon a humble table, this place meant for one person who visited perhaps seasonally. There was indeed only one chair, and someone was actually seated upon it, soon enough his own surprised expression matching theirs. It was a Marine, and one that was familiar to him: Lyra, shivering. Corazón shut the door behind him, silence falling save for the howling of the wind outside, but didn’t step any further in, tucking his arms into his coat. No, not to pull any weapon, but simply to preserve heat, his own lanky form similarly revealing a shiver just as the woman did as well. Maybe that luck was bad after all, he couldn’t tell anymore. Frowning, he remained wordless as always but then just made cautious and clear steps to the other side of the cabin, cognac gaze never leaving the Lieutenant, keeping a safe distance, wanting it to be clear he was seeking no fight today. They seemed to be here for the same reason: warmth. 

⇀ @seraphiixa​

[coimeadaisiochana]

@seraphiixa​: Huffs and looks away. Nevermind that peachy blush... or the sudden nervous swallow.

“Ye must’ve been busy~ Yer not usually absent from me bedchambers fer t’is long...~” Aislin, pls -

[squigglevogel]

@seraphiixa​ replied:

*covers soliel's ears(

      “ ??? why cover ears?? ”

[xamassed]

｢ @seraphiixa​ / starter call  ｣

“No, really — it’s alright! You can have it.” There weren’t many stalls set up in the market worth perusing. The produce was withered and browned, the fish had a smell to it, and the oats looked as if something had been crawling through them. But the little that he found salvageable had been eyed by someone else, and he couldn’t bring himself to take the few good fruits from her. “Take it, please.”

[luazasvogel]

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[somftchilds]

@seraphiixa​ ( starter call ! )

      It had been an already long ride on the battleship, generally Galapagos had no issue being the the water, she loved the water if anything...She felt comfortable, there weren’t many things that made her afraid in it. However...the unfamiliarity of the ship was almost fearful to her, it was intimidating and out of reach. The most advanced ship she had seen was when a Great Kingdom ally had visited, oh they had such a big ship... Fancy and decorated. Being able to explore it with some of the other little anyagi was an experience for her, but it was nothing like this...

      “ h hoarfrost s soon...!! ”

      No plants were around that knew where Hoarfrost is, she had a potted plant which she had been having a nice conversation with, a comforting one, it was a Hoarfrost plant, having used one of her seeds from her collection, but it had never been there, it wouldn’t know. How Galapagos knew was--well--the storm clouds. As well as the number of long shadows in the water increasing. The feeling and the temperature dropping. Galapagos barely noticed the temperature change, however, beneath thick fur and a body meant to survive in many degrees below 0, she needed to alert to it. It wouldn’t be far, yes, as she looked over, hopping up a few times and smiling, the shadow of the large, she hoped lush and snowy island of Hoarfrost coming into sight.

[rubidusmagnet]

Smash or pass: Lyra

Send me smash or pass + a name and my muse will answer with 100% honesty

“Ah, the angel woman herself, though I’m pretty sure she is way older than me, I usually don’t care for the gap that much unless it was really extreme. And ya’know, she definitely is an attractive lady despite being a marine.... I’ll go ahead and say smash even though the marine title kinda kills the mood a bit.”

[xcalibxr]

Composure regained for the most part, Drake took up the beer--yes, this was definitely an alcoholic beverage--and took a generous sip; the taste of alcohol was a kick to the teeth as usual, but he tolerated it and took another swallow for good measure as he needed it ... for the time being.

Drake, too, turned, a moment after Lyra did and hummed softly, gaze flickering to her for a moment before taking stock of the rest of the occupants of the bar. The man for earlier was noted, and he glanced his way, the ginger made a point of staring him down with a narrowed gaze until he returned to looking at Lyra instead.

However, the continued attention seemed to have made Lyra uncomfortable, so when she turned away, Drake actually frowned this time.

When Lyra spoke, however, she had Drake's immediate attention, and the ginger turned, going a step forward to slid his free hand--the left--along her lower back to gently curl around her waist. If continuing to play the part of a committed couple would deter the man, Drake would do his best despite how he felt about touching others without their permission. This was about Lyra's own safety and comfort after all--his own came second.

"No," Drake replied softly, head tilted slightly in her direction. "We shouldn't give him a reason to think that his staring his enough to make us unable to enjoy ourselves unless--... unless you really would prefer to go? Is it too uncomfortable--with him, Lyra?" Drake wasn't opposed to leaving, no, but whose to say they wouldn't encounter this man again--that Lyra wouldn't encounter this man again ... ?

Lyra's cheeks were still pink when she stepped up to the bar and raised two fingers to the barkeep, indicating two beers requested. Although she knew Drake, and she rather flattered herself that she knew him well at that, it would seem that both were awkward when it came to interacting with the opposite sex, even if it was merely a ruse. She kept her blue eyes forward for the time being, permitting him privacy to regain himself. She wouldn't tease him. Such wouldn't be kind or respectful.

Lyra caught both beers when they were slid down the bar to them, and gently pushed one to the right. It was Drake's.

She took a sip of hers and turned around from the bar, confident that she was fully recovered from this little episode. Leaning against the countertop, she couldn't help noticing that the gentleman who had been pursuing her earlier was still looking at her, with an occasional glance to Drake.

"Ah... He's still looking at us," she said, puzzled. Were they a pirate? Hoping to take their chances on two Marines? Did they have a crew in another nearby bar? Or was he just watching them to make sure they actually were a committed couple?

Lyra made uncomfortable eye contact with the man for a brief second before she turned back around to the bar, facing away from him, and she side stepped a half-pace closer to Drake so he could hear her when she spoke quietly. "Do you think perhaps we should just leave?"

[chillin-at-partys-bar]

Shipping with my muses

This is just a general guide. I’m always open for discussion, but I kind of wanted to make something that could serve as a guide. I love shipping, and will definitely be up for discussing relationships! These are not hard-and-fast rules, but they are my default. Let’s chat if you’re interested in something!

Shanks:  Age: first appearance - 27, pre-timeskip - 37, post time-skip - 39 Pansexual Main ship: Makino. I HC that the kid is his, and so he’s loyal to her.  Ship w/ others: Yes, but if it’s current timeline I put it in an AU. If it’s before Romance Dawn/before Makino then all ships are fair game.  Benn Beckman: Age: first appearance - 38, pre-timeskip - 48, post time-skip - 50 Bisexual Main ship: None Ship w/: Anyone, but he is dedicated to the crew so it’s hard to get to his heart. He’s a challenge but 10/10 worth it. He is easy to flirt with though, he's described as the playboy of the crew.

Rockstar Age: pre-timeskip - 28, post time-skip - 30 Pansexual Main ship: None Ship w/: Anyone. He’s got a little inferiority complex because of who his captain and crew are, but he’ll flirt and be open to anything. He’s more flighty. 

Elia Ricci Age: pre-timeskip - 19, post time-skip - 21 Pansexual Main ship: Emmy ( @seraphiixa​‘s minor Marine) Ship w/ others: Ships are all in separate verses, naturally. Elia likes the process of falling in love and he’s a sappy, cheesy, gag-worthy romantic and has no shame about it. 

Cherise P. Belrosse Age: pre-timeskip - 23, post time-skip - 25 Bisexual - Prefers men Main ship: Zoro (all in her head) Ship w/ others: Cherise has a history of “falling in love” and leaving her boyfriends disfigured or as corpses. She’s not malicious or black widow type, she’s 100% Taylor Swift in Blank Space. Fun to ship with, but also be careful. Maybe a woman would be safe from her destruction? Idk what would happen if she actually met Zoro. 

Mercedes “Mercy” Abbot  Age: pre-timeskip - 25, post time-skip - 27 Bisexual - Prefers women Main ship: None Ships w/: Anyone. She’s a soft brawler. Take it as you will. She’s got no relationship history save for sleeping around in ports. 

Jessie (In OP verse): Age: 26 Pansexual Main ship: James, but he's not in her life anymore in her OP world. Ship w/ others: She's hesitant in most situations. She's not used to a kind hand nor is she interested in building relationships with others. In the One Piece verse she's very alone, and very aware of her own failures. But when she falls, she falls hard.  

Josiah Trelawny (can also be in the op world) Age: appears 40, is more 120 Bisexual Main ship: None Ship w/: Another muse who loves romance, but more the idea of it than actually pertaining to him. In his RDR2 world, he has a wife and two children. in his OP world, he's unmarried. He's hard to get to know the real version of him, but it is possible.

[multixminds]

cont’d / @seraphiixa​

Drake arched a brow. Honestly, he thought he had reacted fairly well for someone who had to hear something like THAT blurted so suddenly.

“Am I not allowed to react, Calimeras?”

[regensia]

WHAT bad damn luck. The last time he had seen Lyra had been over a skirmish, a fight interrupted, with emotions flaring on both sides. And now it had been entirely at random, a busy street that he had ducked off of to enter an alleyway to continue his journey, especially once he realized he was being tailed. She had always been clever, but his time as a pirate had taught him that such strong conviction hardly panned out in reality. 

NOW she looked like an idealist to Corazón, obsessed with justice in a world systematically built against it. Sighing quietly, the man lit a cigarette, cognac gaze watching her carefully, unafraid to show he recognized her, nor uncaring towards any weapon she may hold in his direction. Instead, he held out the carton of smokes in offering to her, lighter in the other hand.

⇀ @seraphiixa​

[coimeadaisiochana]

@seraphiixa​

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