#seriously snow leopards do not go after people

[evilkitten3]

re-listening to bertie's side-quest and like. the party is two large armored human men and an orc. that snow leopard must've been starving to have gone after them

[reallyromealone]

Title: free days

Pairing: Bruce Wayne x male reader

Fandom: batman

Warnings: male reader, omegaverse, omega male reader, fluff, no heroes au, bat children are children, implied that they are (name)s bio kids

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It was the ideal.

Giant alpha with a brooding expression and cold demeanour and peppy Omega who had enough conversation of six people, Bruce reading the morning paper as (name) enjoyed his breakfast sleepily in one of Bruce's shirts and a pair of boxers, both periodically taking sips of their drinks; Bruce a hot cup of black coffee and (name) a cup of (drink). "The zoo's snow leopards had cubs" Bruce mentioned casually, following the family "no bad news till after ten am" rule, (name) humming as he glanced to see the photo of the tiny cub "we should take the pups to see it" (name) mentioned, the Wayne family having donated a few million to help the conservation efforts the zoo was focused on.

"We can make arrangements, my darling" Bruce said to the other who beamed sleepily to his mate, Bruce feeling his heart warm at this.

The pups slowly piled in one by one, the smaller less formal dining area filled with sleepy littles, tweens and teens "Cassandra, stop stealing your brother's bacon" (name) said calmly as he stared off slightly, finally waking up a bit more as the pups ate their breakfast and Damian tried to copy how bruce are clumsily, the toddler absolutely fixated on Bruce these days "your lunches are on the counter in the kitchen, Dick remember that you are going to be accompanying your father today after school, Jason you are going out with your friends yes? I want you back home by 9:45--""ten?" "Get a good score on that test today and I'll consider it" "deal"

(Name) gave his kids their iteneraries as everyone ate and got ready for the day, little Damien and Helana letting their parents carry them to the nursery to be dressed for the day "alrighty little doves, let's get you in your outfits!" (Name) said to the two toddlers who let their parents dress them in clothes that they weren't worried would get messy, Damien in an adorable pair of shorts and a little shirt with a dog on it and Helena in a skort and a shirt that had Carmen Sandiego on it "you two ready?"

Today was their first class in martial arts, something all the children took as Bruce was consistently worried for their safety "they need to be able to defend themselves, what if we aren't there?!" He fretted behind closed doors, Damien looking excited and Helena bouncing as they and the rest of the family went to driveway "Tim, Jason behave or you drive with Alfred" and Alfred didn't get McDonald's before class, the two immediately stopping their nonsense as they followed Dick to his car and the others into the main family car, a town limo where the driver was ready for them. (Name) was thankful Damien kept his shoes on, sitting in his car seat separated from his sister with Cass between them "mama!" He yelled seriously "what is it dames?" "Oweo?" He asked almost confused and (name) tried not to laugh at the boys question "we can get Oreos after your lesson, yes"

Toddler martial arts was mainly just getting the little ones used to it, very clumsy and often times the little ones were more interested in their own feet than actually doing the lesson but it was a start "remember when dick was this little? He would only do anything if you held his hand?" (Name) said as they watched from the glass, little Damien and Helena practicing listening with the instructor and even learning the absolute basic stances, both excited to make noises and give wobbly little stances.

Bruce was happy when he could make time for his family, the tots passed out in their arms as they went to the limo "I'll be going to the office, prepare for the shadowing" Bruce gently kissed (name)s forehead and then lips as they smiled at one another "good luck" and with that they parted.

When night came, (name) was in bed reading a book when Bruce came in "how did it go?" (Name) asked as he blatantly watched Bruce undress into his boxers "it went well, he has been preparing for this since he was 11" Bruce walked to the bed and got in, moving (name) so he layed his chest against Bruce's as they smiled fondly at one another and gently kissed, (name)s hands gently holding into Bruce's sharp jaw as they enjoyed their time alone.

"I think I want another pup"

"Darling we have six children already"

"But baby?"

"Darling, the youngest two are just getting out of potty training"

"Fine" (name) playfully pouted as they cuddled, anyone outside the family would be intimidated by Bruce, though for his mate he was putty.

They weren't the perfect ideal of an alpha and omega but they were their ideal and that's all that mattered.

[arc-misadventures]

Faunas: Does, and Don’ts

Ruby: So, you’re dating, Weiss. Any does, and don’ts with her. Since she’s a faunas, and all?

Jaune: Why are you asking me this?

Ruby: Just curious how other faunas feel about having their tails pulled. Some people have pulled my tail too, and I didn’t like it. So, I was curious how others felt about it. And, if differently faunas feel differently about about their tails being pulled; me being a wolf, and Weiss a snow leopard.

Jaune: Okay, but why not ask, Weiss what it’s like to have her tail pulled?

Ruby: I have, but she starts blushing, and refuses to talk about it. So…?

Jaune: Weiss is a rather reserved person, she probably doesn’t want to talk about such private matters.

Ruby: Yeah, that makes sense.

Jaune: Yeah, so about your question: First things first: Never touch a faunas tail! If you accidentally brush their tail they will get incredibly uncomfortable! They may just slap you out of habit.

Ruby: Yeah, I can see that. Ha… I’ve even done that myself too.

Jaune: if you grab it though, well that leads to some other problems.

Ruby: Such as?

Jaune: You’ll be lucky if you just get slapped, they might try, and gut you if you did this. Mind you, these rules apply to a lot of faunas in general. No one likes to be inappropriately touched.

Ruby: A guy groped my butt once.

Jaune: Wait, seriously?! What happened, are you okay?!

Ruby: I’m okay. He was arrested, after they took him out of the wall, Yang punched him through.

Jaune: Ahh~! Yang’s such a great big sister.

Ruby: She is~! So, next question: What would happen if a faunas’s tail was pulled by someone?

Jaune: Well, they may try, and kill you. Yang punching that guy through a wall would be considered a nicety.

Ruby: Makes sense, but what would happen if they didn’t do that?

Jaune: Well, but I can’t say for others, but in my case: Pray that your pelvis can endure what is to come…

Ruby: Oh... Is that why, Weiss is walking funny..?

Jaune: Yeah, pretty much.

Ruby: I see… So, one last question.

Jaune: And, that is?

Ruby: Was it worth it?

Jaune: Oh hell yeah it was!

Ruby: Oh, okay then... So, Jaune… I’m a wolf faunas, with a tail, and all that.

Jaune: And, a pretty tail at that.

Ruby: T-Thank you… S-So… W-Would you like to touch my tail…?

Jaune: Sure.

Ruby: Really?!

Jaune: Yeah, why not?

Ruby: That’s great!

Weiss: Ruby Rose!

Ruby: EEP?! Weiss?! H-Hey… How’s… How’s the limp…?

Weiss: Manageable! Now come here, we need to have a conversation, privately!

Ruby: O-Okay!

Weiss: We’ll be right back darling~!

Jaune: Okay…?

Weiss: Now you listen here, Ruby Rose! If you’re trying to do what I think you’re trying to do, then I’ve got one word for you!

Ruby: A-And, that is…?

Weiss: Leg stretches. For the love of the gods do some leg stretches before you ask him to pull your tail. Trust me, you will not regret it.

Ruby: Oh… I thought you were going to gouge out my eyes for encroaching on your territory. You did mark him as yours, right?

Weiss: Oh silly little girl~! He marked me, I’m masters good little pet now~! And, master can have as many pets as he wants~!

Ruby: Oh… Okay…?

Weiss: Now you be a good little girl, flash that little tail of yours in front of him, and make sure he claims you as his personal bitch by the night, okay~?

Ruby: You meant that as a faunas thing right?

Weiss: Sure, why not. Either way, you’re walking funny in the morning.

Ruby: Aren’t the leg stretches supposed to prevent that?

Weiss: No, but it helps. Somewhat…

Ruby: Oh… Okay then.

[soluumis]

⋯ ✦ uee would you entertain us with a couple esmée and syrine facts ?

jkal polar <3 i'm unsure if you meant trivial / silly facts or something else ? feel free to hmu if i got off track <33

⋯ syrine. (ft. small anteryne fluff)

› she loves to sing to comfort people ! she's unsure if her voice gives the desired effect, she doesn't consider herself a good singer but as someone so bad with dealing with her own emotions she hopes a lullaby can at least brings some solace.

› an overthinker, she takes jokes very literally. she's extremely bad with understanding irony and reading between lines.

› ironically, she speaks rather eloquently which can sound like riddles and makes it hard to understand her.

› she'd rather float than walk ! as she doesn't leave her plane so often walking easily becomes too tiring. she prefers clouds to grounds anyway.

› syrine seldom calls people by nickname, it's an 'unsettling' quirk of her. after getting really close to anteros, she started calling him 'anty' ocassionally making him freeze and bawl for sure huhu

› syrine being extremely sensitive and fragile-minded by nature, cracking isn't uncommon for her; her cracks are often caused by partings and farewells.

note. at the end of her first meeting with anteros, he jokingly said "farewell beautiful" with a bow and took his leave. hearing him saying that so soon was such a shock that she got another crack (she simply couldn't read the situation and took it too seriously as usual lol)

› syrine is very similar to a shima-enaga ! feathered dragons are a rare sight, it's often surprising to see her poof like a fluffy bird when wet / angry, or to see her preening her tail.

› winter is the season she's the least fond of. to see everything so desolate with only pure white is quite stressing to her. it's also the season whenre there isn't much life to witness; everything either died / migrated / hibernates making the loneliness hard to cope with. she has much diffculties with autumn for this same reason, albeit with the addition of ephemerality and the abrupt end of nature.

› she developped an obsession with snow leopards for some reasons. as she doesn't like to think about winter, she wasn't much knowledgeable about nordic wildlife until discovering those stunning creatures. what do you mean winter can present such magnificient fluffy white furballs !

› syrine was the one teaching anteros everything he knows about astronomy. when she was slowly turning blind, anteros always counted to her which stars and contellations could be seen in the sky.

› birds especially small ones are often attracted to her, she can sometimes be seen holding some sort of rehearsal with them. enthralled syrine singing in choir with a crowd of fluffy tiny birbs ? more likely than you think !~

⋯ esmée.

› her horns remain in all her shiftings but can slightly change in appearence. she has a preference toward owl, fox and dragon shapes.

› her eyes, orbit and underhair glow in the dark. (ut sans reference real)

› an overthinker; she overanalyzes everything in people's behaviors or natural occurences. if you don't give her an answer she will come up with one, often at her/your own risks///

› she hates uncertainty and rhetorical concepts, as her sense of discernment is blurry. she will often answer too seriously or fall into the true stupid statement

› she retained several primitive habits, like hissing a lot or affectionate bites

› curiosity often leads her to take the form of what she has in front of her, to blend or understand ? often at her own risks lol

› as lightning courses her veins, it's not uncommon to receive an electrical shock if you touch her quickly.

› (also goes for syrine) her orbit is formed via a small gravity center around her head the same way planet rings are formed; if you spinkle ie. gold dust or flowers it will just stay caught / floats on the orbit. it will just go with the flow and movement, like a river in a sense.

› the starry underhair is seen slightly floating / waving constantly. the stars inside twinkle too, some move around like shooting stars. also it acts like a cosmic portal somehow, don't try to put a hand in it//

› her mood can alter weathers, such as rain, fog or thunderstorms more frequently, albeit other weathers aren't unheard of.

› warm alignated and yet possesses negative heat tolerance, she is absurd until the end.

› she has the ability of creating dimensional portals.

› she gets curious about the smallest things, coupled with her inexistant sense of self preservation she is the embodiment of 'curiosity killed the cat'

› her eyes are immune to solar rays / sunlight, she won't turn blind even if she stares eternally at the sun.

› the underhair slightly change colors depending of the time of the day, regardless of which state she is in.

oof that ended up longer than expected— i think that's all i can think of ? i probably forgot a lot but ! thank you for your curiosity <33

[coeursetcolores]

H’aanit, the Hunter: Chapter 2

WARNING! Spoilers ahead for Chapter 2 of H’aanit’s story in Octopath Traveler!

Why are all of these Chapter 2 stories so dark?! Even Tressa’s showed the scary reality of monopolies!

We made it to Stonegard, searching for any sign of Z’aanta we could get. Hägen leading us, we found...we found out things.

Stonegard...lives up to it’s name. Lots of rocks. Everything is rocks. I get the point is that everything is carved out of rock, but the gray monochromatic color scheme is kind of dreary. The foggy lighting doesn’t help either. Sure there’s a lot, but a little paint in a few places could have helped. 

I really like the emphasis this chapter puts on H’aanit’s relationship with Z’aanta. It’s clear the two care about each other, even if he annoys her at times. And I can understand, man needs to get his vices under control. But the fact that he spends his time away from her talking about her shows how devoted he really is. It’s a sweet, relatable relationship. Which makes the end of this chapter all the worse.

Natalia was cool. It’s nice to learn about some of Z’aanta's life outside of the village. And I give credit to a widow in medieval times just trying to live her life and trying to deal with being harassed (But what is with all the entitled rich people? I’m starting to see a pattern). Also, it was nice she let a direwolf and a snow leopard hang out in her house.

I know we have British accents in this game for some people, but now we’re throwing in southern American ones? Just where is Orsterra based off of, medieval Europe or colonial America?

Spectrewood is a scary forest just like out set out to be. Dark, foggy, could easily be used in a production The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Pretty standard. Until you meet the inhabitants.

The Lord of the Forest...is objectively terrifying. Seriously, look at a picture of it, it is scary. The worst part is it’s scary in the way only nature can be: fearsome but accepted as the way it goes and somehow beautiful. The majesty of a wooden stag is offput by the way the branches trail off to look like it’s flowing, like it’s a ghost. Also it EATS the monsters it summons! Ugghhh....

That’s not the dark part, though.

We find Z’aanta.

And he’s been turned to stone.

All this time, I just thought he was going to be dead. But, that glimmer of hope of turning him back...kind of makes it worse.

With how dark these chapters are getting, there’s a chance whatever Susanna advises won’t work. If she does have a solution.

More than dark, this chapter is just...sad.

H’aanit finds her father figure, and she can’t even reunite with him.

And the monster that did this is still out there. And I do not feel strongly about the Knights Ardante’s chances.

As for the other travelers...

Cyrus: Knowledge! And it’s about wolf facts! I want to hear his lecture...

Primrose: Okay, Prim; not all men are jerks. And you can’t just divide them into groups, people are complex. The guys in the party are pretty alright. H’aanit, you’re fine, she’s just had bad experiences.

Tressa: Aww, cute childhood anecdote. Write your parents, Tressa! You’re lucky enough to have parents, most of your companions don’t! But yeah, parents can get...creative with punishments. Hope she didn’t have a dentist appointment after that.

Therion: Listen to Therion, cut Z’aanta some slack! Let him have a break, he works hard! ...Just limit his spendings.

Olberic: ...She needed that. And Olberic’s right, your true character often only comes out in dire situations. At least Z’aanta gave them a direction to start at. I hope they get to talk one day.

Ophilia: Aww, they bonded! You’re both beautiful girls, and I’m sure Eliza would agree! 

Alfyn: Alfyn is too good for this world. Best support.

Well, our only chance is in Stillsnow.

Let’s hope it works out.

[alpimerealmsystem]

It doesn't have to be bad! (Therianthropy short story PT.1)

THIS IS PART ONE, TUMBLR IS STUPID AND WONT LET ME POST THE ENTIRE THING 😭 So @waterinyourears gave me some ideas! (I know you said I don't have to credit you but seriously this is so important, you deserve it) something they'd talked about is how so much stuff, including stories is about otherkin/alterhumans having negative experiences! Something they'd pointed out is how we should start focusing on more positive aspects of this community and be able to escape into a story where someone like us isn't suffering. This is so important in our community so thank you so much, and I hope I do you idea justice :D (seriously, I'm going to do a lot more like this)

I feel so lucky to be part of this kingdom, and being able to find the others like me. I found them a few years ago, the first one I found, Alex, was at the library. We were both doing research on animals, we didn't know why, but we were researching the ones we felt weirdly connected to. In my kingdom, snow leopards show up sometimes. Our kingdom is next to a huge mountain range, and it's amazing to see the snow leopards running through. Alex was researching griffins, another animal we see sometimes perched up on the mountain peaks or hunting near the kingdom. Alex and me were just curious why the other one wanted to research these things. We both made an excuse, she said it was for a school project, I said it was for fun and because I want to be able to study snow leopards more. I stayed true to my word, always climbing up the mountains to find them and observe. It was so weird to me that I could almost... relate to them. I'd always had some of their behaviors, and thought it was just a coincidence. A lot of people are similar to animals.Alex kept researching griffins, and eventually did the same thing I did. We both just said we loved animals, and bonded over that love. After at least a year of of obsessing over them, and talking about how we could relate to them, she'd suddenly begged me to come over when her parents weren't home. She told me that she had suddenly felt almost animal-like earlier that day. She didn't understand it, but she could feel a tail, and feathers rubbing up against her skin. After well over an hour of trying to convince myself that I hadn't felt this too, I continued to comfort her. She was terrified of the sudden feeling, feeling so out of place. The next couple days were rough, I started noticing it happening with myself. It'd always happened to me, but I never wanted to acknowledge it. I'd finally told Alex this and she just promised me we'd always stick together, and we wouldn't have to tell anyone else.After months of keeping this secret, and finding more out about this weird feeling our kingdom was suddenly attacked. In some of the mountains apparently a dragon had decided to lay her eggs, and one was taken. No one had any idea who stole a dragon's egg, and knew it wasn't a human, but the dragon was persistent it was us.

One day she finally attacked, scorching our kingdom, and trying to find her egg. Suddenly it was almost like animal instincts took over, I ran up the entire mountain, climbing the steeper parts without any struggle for once. I ran towards her, grabbing the knife I'd stashed with the rest of my research supplies but suddenly was pinned under her claw. I saw out of the corner of my eye, Alex running up. She seemed to have the same thing going on and her eyes were bright green, just like the griffins. I saw out of the corner of my eye, Alex running up. She seemed to have the same thing going on and her eyes were bright green, just like the griffins. She lifted the dragon's giant claws with ease, before speaking to it. It wasn't even English, the dragons knew languages from other animals but never got close enough to us to learn our own. She was speaking in what seemed like a mix between a roar and a chirp from a bird, but the dragon seemed to understand.

[iateyourcatnom]

Doin this 4 Noah coz I ain't got nothing else to do innit?

Buggy because she probably snuck in and is sleeping somewhere like the little shite she is.

Getting a mullet when he was like 10 lol 💀

He'd probable become a malewife and a motherfigure for everyone.

He really wants kids, even if he isn't married he still wants em- probably with a goddamn kid.

He can get a nosebleed in about 5 minutes- seriously like on command.

He's very.....clingy

He's driven Buggy after she's stolen like a pair of nike's from this gang leaders kid, but that's it, he's poisened his neighbours cats (yes, plural) a couple times.

A capybara or a swan, he thinks he would be a snow leopard.

He is rather subjective to cheating, he probably would but wouldn't get caught because he would accuse other people of cheating lol but it's all fun and games....

He's always wanted to hug a panda, that's like his most wholesome one.

Buggy.

Anywhere he can just chill and play games or listen to music or do yoga (feat. Buggy coz that girl follows him EVERYWHERE)

Culinary Arts probably

He's a fluffy romance guy, with manga and steven king on the side.

He wouldn't.

"Tall, good at cooking, pretty like REALLY pretty, love him lots" - Buggy (her acc name is Rylie)

There was an auction for the bluey game on playstation and he spent like 3000 pound on them (really bad scam and at the end Buggy was too drunk to even play it but in the morning she was psyched so he was really happy in the end).

Working in a cat cafe

He's pretty comfortable, he has a lot of savings actually Rylie lyches off of him but he doesn't really mind.

He doesn't need advice on most things, but he does ask Buggy before he makes the weirdest decisions or according to him "the one's that actually count."

He stole Buggy's favourite pair of socks and hides one of her panties in a box under his bed (in a totally platonic way ofc *wink* *wink*)

Cat and dog person.

The mullet.

He really doesn't like skunks.

Going about his day without hearing or seeing Rylie even once- not to worry she doesn't have to be there physically, he'll just listen to one of her voicenotes.

Silly cat videos.

R&b

Reece (he just keeps hogging Rylie like wtf)

Nothing really.

None.

He believes in God, he belives there is God but he just doesn't go to church.

He was pretty chill, except when he was with Buggy.

He broke his neck when he was 11 hurt like hell.

Live to work

DEFINATELY like 3 of em

The fact that Rylie hangs out at his house.

While he wouldn't call Buggy his significant other (to her face), but he loves her energy and the way she smells.

It's probably Buggy raiding the goddamn fridge again.

Offhead, can't name one, come back later.

He doesn't really give any other girl the time of day.

He's such a fluff, and very huggable

Hot.

Maybe his peircings idk.

He'll lie if he needs to, to protect feelings, but Buggy would say it upfront, she's very frank.

Marvel, DC, horror.

He'll probably be fishing Buggy out from passing out and throwing up on someone trying to flirt with her.

early bird.

Yes.

He thinks about what he wears, especially if it makes him smell night.

Not really.

His fashion sense maybe.

His diet is pretty healthy but not too much, mostly proteins.

He'd rather Starve.

Non really, ask Buggy that.

No one but he thinks Trevor Noah is a pretty chill.

Really nice, like Aud but in the sexiest way possible.

Wouldn't take em', wouldn't advise em.

Dunno.

Waking up to start a new day maybe.

White chocolate cookies, Time with Buggy, socking in the bath, avocado face masks.

sixty more OC asks 📝✨

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What’s the one thing they would save in a fire?

What’s their biggest regret?

How would they fare in a zombie apocalypse?

Where do they see themselves in five years? Ten?

What’s their most useless, weirdest, or least marketable skill?

What are they like in the bedroom — well-rounded lover or wooden plank?

Have they committed a crime before? Which one(s)?

If they were an animal, which one would they be? Which one would they think they’d be?

Do they cheat to win or play by the rules?

What do they fantasize about?

Who’s the most important person in their life?

What’s their ideal vacation like?

What is/was/will be their college major?

What’s their favorite book genre, if they enjoy reading at all?

How would they describe themselves?

How would others describe them?

What’s the most ridiculous thing they’ve ever spent money on?

What’s their dream job?

How’s their financial situation?

Who’s their go-to person for advice?

What’s one secret of theirs that could potentially ruin a relationship they have?

Are they a dog person or a cat person — or something else?

What’s one childhood memory they’ve never forgotten?

Do they have any phobias?

What’s one thing they’re utterly incapable of doing without the help of someone else?

What’s one topic they could never get tired of researching or learning about?

What’s their favorite genre of music?

Who, if anyone, do they dislike most?

If they could change one thing about themselves, physical or otherwise, what would it be?

What’s their political stance?

Are they religious?

What were they like in high school?

What’s the worst injury they’ve ever had?

Do they work to live or live to work?

Do/did they want children?

What’s their favorite thing about themselves?

What’s their favorite thing about their significant other, if they have one?

If they hear something go bump in the night, do they get out of bed to check it out or do they stay put?

What’s one skill they wish they had?

What do other people find annoying about them, if anything?

What do other people love most about them?

What’s the typical first impression after meeting this person?

What do people notice first about them, as far as their appearance goes?

Does this person try their best to be honest or are they not above lying to get their way?

What kind of movies do they like?

Are they the life of the party or a wallflower?

Are they an early bird or a night owl?

Are they a good kisser?

Do they think about what they wear or do they throw on whatever they find first?

Do they have any insecurities?

What is their favorite thing about themselves?

What’s their diet like?

If they could only eat one thing for the rest of their life, what would it be?

What’s their body count, if they have one?

Who do they look up to most?

What do they smell like?

How do they feel about drugs?

If they could change one thing about their life, what would it be?

What motivates them?

What are some of their simple pleasures?

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Go crazy.

[braemjeorn]

NCT and their dæmons

or just braem getting soft at their pictures on pinterest (credit that app for the pictures).

based on 'his dark materials' by phillip pullman. somewhat based on their emoji or their general impression, so not exactly soul accurate or to be taken seriously. it's for fun anyway. enjoy!!

taeil - robin bird

–coz this hyungs has a mischievous streak we been know

–them inquisitive, innocent beady eyes

–but very sweet so he's a real/fake maknae

–chirps and flutters when taeil does aegyo (while the neos loose their minds)

–rests on top of his head, or his shoulder

–or doze in his pocket when taeil gotta record them high notes

johnny - bernese mountain dog

–big, tall and intimidating

–but then it smiles and wags it's tongue and it's just the fluffiest giant

–easy going (nonechalant. ignorant🤣) of other dæmons' chaos, like john

–would lower its front before another dæmon playful stance when Johnny's in a teasing mood to the others

–can u imagine this big fluff jogging beside Youngho when he's out walking in New York or the red carpet

–barks and runs about for hours when they're back in Chicago

taeyong - ragdoll cat

–elegance, grace, and beauty. fitting for a leader

–but then the boba eyes get big and that's bubu for you

–grooms or head bumps the younger members' daemon when taeyong's babying them

–bumps taeyong's chin whether in an adoring or protective mood

–oh, she'd hiss and claw when tae's threathened. talking to the company does that.

–lovingly stares at tae's fishies

yuta - red fox

–as aloof as yuta's tsudereness

–but would let jisung's daemon sits on her head during nct world, and nuzzled mark's even though it's bigger than her

–graceful, lithe, and sleek, uet somewhat clumsy and brash

–BTW HAVE YOU SEEN FOX RUNNING n laughing? definitely yuta in his wild moments

–like when yuta's about to spill that tea (or lie💀😭)

–or after making a teasing remark to the members

kun - red panda

–another cute leader

–curls on his lap or watches the monitor when kun's making tracks

–tail circled around kun's neck when they walk out and it's cold

–or tips off his hats and beanies to hold on his head. (kun's hair got exposed one time, and after that pre-comeback livestreams are a struggle. not that kun would stop)

–sits on the corner of the counter when kun cooks

–shares a stare when the wayv kids frustrates them

doyoung - korean hare

–korean hares are hard to find on pinterest

–but they fluffier than the gangly brown hare so still on the do-bunny agenda?

–because he's sweet and all but man is stern with an agenda

–thumps her foot when doy's frustrated with the neos

–hops around doy's feet when he's cooking

–rises earlier to paw and snuffle him awake on his cheek

ten - siamese cat

–I was thinking of something else but this suits him

–pretty and loving and sweet, like ten's honey skin

–bit mischievous too, in a way

–stretchy, and her paws would just push on ten's chin

–circles about his leg when they're nervous

–likes to climb up his shoulder and settle their face side by side when ten's talking to people

–touching noses when they sleep

jaehyun - snow leopard

–i don't know, Lord Asriel's air inspired me here

–how the jaehyun prince agenda intensifies between the fans when she settled by late smrookies era

–but our yoonoh's a goofball so his daemon definitely carries her tail in her mouth at occasions

–jae shows her album covers when they're shopping in the music store

–rests her head on his lap when they're bored. and jae would laugh.

winwin - greater bird-of-paradise

–that rare pair of same gendered dæmon and human

–gets eyes turned wherever sicheng goes—they're a glorious, impeccable pair

–coz birds of paradise are dancers!

–the soft feathers floofs up when sicheng's pleased

–winwin will only give small smiles but the members knew boy's happy

–hops about his shoulder and crows when they're excited

if we get to 100 notes we'll get the other members😆

my navigation, if you want to see more works.

—braemjeorn 2022

[beware-of-you-98]

The BAU goes to the Zoo

Morale around the office is low after several horrible cases back to back in the span of two weeks

Strauss forces the whole unit to take a few days off because of it

No one is happy about it though

Penelope pitches an idea for everyone to write down where they want to go and to decide, Hotch will draw an idea out of a hat

(He agrees only because he knows the team needs a break)

The first idea he pulls out is a strip club

He looks Emily dead in the eyes as he tosses out the paper

(she pouts because going to a strip club is definitely going to boost her morale so she really doesn’t see why Hotch is so pressed about her contribution)

The next paper Hotch pulls is the zoo

And because everyone knows the person that suggested it is Penelope, they all agree to head off to the National Zoo

Hotch and JJ are very well aware of the chaos that ensues when taking children to a zoo and premptively take Advil to deal with the inevitable headaches that will come from taking this group of federal agents children to the zoo

Emily is a little shit

She makes the “ps-ps-ps” noise to the tiger and is very smug when the giant cat comes right up to the glass

She turns to brag to Morgan about how she gets all the puss

JJ whacks her on the head with a rolled up map because there are children nearby, for godsake!

Emily gets chased around the aviary by a giant fucking bird, screaming and running around in frantic circles as it dives at her

JJ sighs off in the corner, pinching the bridge of her nose because she warned Emily about antagonizing the birds

Spencer mainly just stays silent the whole time, looking in awe at the animals

Derek keeps buying him $10 cotton candy and by the time the team are halfway through the zoo, Spencer is on the biggest sugar high of his life

He wants to pet the hippopotamus and nearly bursts into tears when Hotch tells him that he can’t because they’re too dangerous

He cries when he sees the pandas because they’re so cute

Derek seems bored but really he’s fascinated by the big cats and bears

He is not amused when the tiger comes bounding up to the glass when Emily calls it over (that is one of nature’s most fierce predators, not a damn house cat!)

When Hotch isn’t looking, he buys Spencer all sorts of sweets because it makes pretty boy happy

Rossi sits back and lets JJ and Hotch play parents for the day, enjoying himself as much as he can

He definitely encourages Emily to mess with the giant bird in the aviary

(In his defense, he didn’t think it would go after her so intensely, but his side hurts from laughing so hard watching her, so he doesn’t really care)

Mostly sits at the benches and watches people instead of the animals

Hotch becomes a mega dad™️

He attempts to set up a schedule for the team to follow (they don’t, of course)

His head is stuck in the map 80% of the time

Everytime he looks up, Spencer has some sort of sugary treat in his hands (seriously, who the hell keeps giving this kid more sugar???)

He tries to implement a ban on buying Spencer anymore treats but when he looks up from his map once more, the little shit has an ice cream cone

Ignores Emily’s shit for his own sanity

JJ really does try to enjoy herself

Her main focus is just making sure Emily doesn’t somehow wander into the grizzly bear enclosure or fight the sharks in the aquarium

She becomes annoyed halfway through the day and is enjoying herself significantly less because of Emily’s antics

Emily immediately becomes more serious and calms down because she feels really bad

(Near the flamingos, Emily grabs her hand as an apology and they enjoy looking at the animals with each other)

JJ enjoys the zoo trip a lot more after that

(it’s only a bonus that Emily never lets go of her hand after initially grabbing it)

Penelope is absolutely beside herself

She’s so excited to be here!!! All the animals are so stinking cute!!!!

There’s several volunteers around that have education animals at various spots in the zoo

And Penelope pets each and every single one

Including the giant tegu on a harness (his cheeks are so chubby!! his leash is rainbow!! he’s adorable!!)

She’s also the only person on the team brave enough to hold a massive 8ft jungle carpet python

She thinks the snake is adorable!!! (he has a puppy face!!)

She also holds a baby panda and cries when it plays with her hair because it’s just too cute

Spencer’s favorite animals are the giraffes

(It may or may not be because he gets to feed them and pet them)

Derek’s favorite animal is the polar bear or the rhino

Rossi has a fondness for the aquarium

If it were up to him, they would stay in the aquarium the whole day and he’d be happy

JJ likes the sea otters

There’s a space people can stick their hand into the enclosure and hold hands with an otter!!!!

(She’s the only one that catches Rossi holding hands with one when he thinks no one is looking and swears herself to secrecy)

Emily loves the snow leopard and the tiger (obviously)

They’re the only big cats that respond to her “ps-ps-ps” like Sergio would

Hotch won’t admit it, but he likes the sun bears and the elephants

Penelope loves all the animals

There’s no competition for her

When they leave, they all get something at the gift shop

Derek gets Spencer a stuffed giraffe

Emily gets JJ a stuffed otter

JJ gets stuffed animals for her boys (an alligator for Henry and a lion for Michael)

[Emily pays for them despite her protests]

Penelope gets a fossil necklace and a geode

Hotch gets Jack a book on reptiles

Rossi gets a bear statue for his office

Just as they’re loading up in the van to go back to the office, Spencer’s jacket squaks

Hotch: hey, Reid, what do you got there?

Spencer hugs his jacket closer to his body, bringing up a straw to his lips

A smoothie is his innocent reply, but then his jacket squaks again and out pops a fucking penguin

Like a real, breathing, actual honest to god penguin

Hotch takes it back inside quickly, not even bothering to question how the hell Spencer acquired a penguin to begin with

Emily calls out from the back that none of this would have happened if they had just gone to the strip club in the first place

Emily is suspended for a day

Then Hotch bans the zoo as a destination for the team’s outings

[notagoodfather]

✥ VERSES ✥

STILL A CHILD OF GOD: Sven still belongs to the Order Hands of God. He has not yet to discover the corruption of his beloved home. He continues to blindly obey the orders of his superiors without question.

-///-

LOVER OF THE GOD: Sven is captured by the Order and brainwashed where he becomes a fanatic for a God. But his limits were taken away and the control that the Order believed to have over him ends up going wrong. Again he flees, looking for a true GOD to follow their commands.

-///-

SPIRIT OF DEATH (DRAGON AGE AU): Sven became the spirit of death, after which the spirit itself emerged with him in an attempt to save his life. He almost sacrificed his own life trying to destroy one of the crow's guilds. As a little boy he and his sister Alice had been adopted by crows, branded with iron and fire as if they were pigs. For them to always remember their true origins. But by the time they reached adulthood, Sven was getting tired of guild life. He proposed to his sister that they run away together. She accepted, but in the end was somehow controlled by the guild and forced to kill her own brother. Failing to deliver the final blow, she committed suicide. So he could have a chance to run away and live the life of freedom he craved.

However, upon seeing his sister's sacrifice he was filled with rage. And tried to destroy one of their bases. In the process he ended up seriously hurting himself. Yet instead of dying, the spirit of death had compassion on him and emerged with his body. Now he shares his soul with that being giving him powers that only death could bestow. He wanders around aimlessly. Following the events of Thedas looking for purpose for his new life.

-///-

DEVIL MAY CRY: Sven Baldwin was sent by a religious order Hands of God to guard and protect the Sparda bloodline. It is likely that the order wants much more by sending Sven on this mission. But for him his only job is to protect his masters, even though they may be against it.

-///-

ANDROID AU(DETROIT BECOME HUMAN): Besides persuade loyalists to their ideals. The order Hands of God also had other means to create the perfect soldiers. Not just experiments on people, clone or even animals. They also experimented with creating androids. Beings that would never question their orders. Perfect killing machines that worked for a while. But by some unknown error some androids started to rebel. Fearing that this virus would pass to the other experimental soldiers. The total destruction of these robotic agents was ordered. The android S-3007 or affectionately nicknamed Sven, was responsible for eliminating these threats.Yet until that day he was infected by the virus and became a rebel. Now he runs away from the order that created him. To continue to exist and try to understand this new concept of life that he began to experience.

-///-

ONLINE GAMER: Since Sven became a mercenary, he ended up accepting any kind of work. Including doing certain missions in online games. He thought it was kind of silly. But since he received a fortune just to level up or just get a legendary item, in the end he ended up agreeing. Playing online is not that different from the missions they did previously for his Order. So he ended up becoming an expert by accident. The rogue has even gotten stuck inside two famous games in the past. This giving him experience and he becoming a kind of informant. Selling information, tips and even spying on certain players if they pay a good price for it.

-///-

LONE WOLF: A verse made for @alternatexangel Sven is a shapeshifter wolf who has been banished from his old pack and finds shelter with a snow leopard.

-///-

SPACE ANGEL: A verse made for @soltempus where Sven is descended from an unknown alien race. He becomes a recruit on a spaceship to discover his origins.

-///-

FINAL FANTASY (TWIN SOUL): Nyx's twin brother. Always rebellious and impulsive. Sven ended up getting lost by joining criminal acts in Galahd at a very young age. As punishment he was given to the Order to atone for his sins. At first he hated the place, thinking it had been abandoned by his family. But in the end he learned to forgive himself and calm his heart. As an adult he became a priest and one of many agents of the Order moving from Galahd to serve other cities.

But with the attack on Insomnia, he received a letter from his mother looking for news from Nyx. Leaving his duties behind, he went after any clues that might lead to his brother.

-///-

SCHOOL OF THE CAT (THE WITCHER AU): When Sven was just an orphan surviving on the streets, his luck changed when he was taken in by the School of Cats. Or at least the few survivors. Who managed to escape of the countless attacks they suffered throughout their history.

With the promise that he would be stronger and could have a better chance of making money as a witcher. He accepted to be the test subject of the possible mutations that some of them still had. Very few adults survive such experiences, let alone a child. But Sven proved to be special. Especially since apparently his blood had a great unknown magic power. Which was enough to supply what was lacking in the poorly finished mutations.

The boy who survived became an adult and one of the strongest witchers within his school. Thus becoming the hope of the School of the Cat perhaps to be rebuilt again.

-///-

GUARDIAN OF THE TOWN(STARDEW VALLEY): Sven Baldwin claims to be a knight/father of Yoba's teachings. Yoba is an ancient guardian deity in Stardew Valley. Yoba is referenced multiple times throughout the game by different characters. There is also a shrine to Yoba found in the lower right corner of Pierre's General Store where you will occasionally find different characters paying their respects to the deity.

He lives in Cindersap Forest. He holds ceremonies every Sunday on the beach for the locals. He also helps by making healing and energy potions. Like the deity he tries to be a guardian for Pelican Town. He is often seen in The Mines clearing the tunnels of monsters or any kind of threat. At night he is drinking and playing machines in the Stardrop Saloon. On weekends he is fishing and performing ceremonies.

-///-

RENEGADE PRIEST(CASTLEVANIA VERSE): Sven Baldwin has been a servant to the Belmont family since childhood. He ended up becoming friends with Trevor Belmont as well. Was one of the few survivors when the Church destroyed the Belmont family. After that events, Sven  began to travel alone. until on his way he was approached by a mysterious ORDER called the HANDS OF GOD od where he ended up being welcomed and made him one of its agents.

[hanadolphieron]

HOGWARTS AU~

a/n- i do not support jk rowling. this is your (my beautiful, show-stopping, magnificent followers’) christmas gift and i hope she’s annoyed by the fact that a liberal pansexual and a lesbian fanfiction writer wrote a giant post centered around a universe she created ;)

another a/n- i hope all of my oomfies enjoy this, i spent an entire month writing it because i love you guys so much! you have made my year so much better!!!!!!!! big heart!

another another a/b- i started writing for ateez after i finished this, so that’s why they’re not on there. i would put them in, however i have written fifty-four of these and am a wee bit drained :)

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GRYFFINDOR~

colors; scarlet and gold

traits; bravery, daring, nerve, chivalry

element; fire

symbol; the lion

head of house; chungha

members; nayeon, chaeyoung, jisoo, yeji, ryujin, yuna, mia, sakura, yujin,  heejin, chaewon, chungha, winter, somi

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HUFFLEPUFF~

colors; yellow and black

traits; hard work, dedication, loyalty, patience, fair play

element; earth

symbol; the badger

head of house; haseul

members; sana, dahyun, rosé, lia, e:u, onda, chaeyeon, chaewon, nako, wonyoung, jinsoul, haseul, chuu, yeojin, giselle, ningning

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SLYTHERIN~

colors; emerald and silver

traits; ambition, leadership, self-preservation, cunning, resourcefulness

element; water

symbol; serpent

head of house; eunbi

members; jeongyeon,  momo, jihyo, jennie, sihyeon, eunbi, yena, minju, yves, olivia hye

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RAVENCLAW~

colors; blue and bronze

traits; intelligence, curiosity, knowledge, creativity, wit

element; air

symbol; eagle

head of house; mina

members; mina, tzuyu, lisa,  chaeryeong, aisha, yiren, hyewon, hitomi, yuri, vivi, kim lip, hyunjin, choerry, karina

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PROFILES~

<im nayeon>

nayeon is a prefect, of course, she used to be the head of house but chungha succeeded her after nayeon decided to focus more on her studies

headcannon that nayeon and chungha are are lowkey besties

they don’t talk much, but they respect each other and always like to have nice chats about the school

but other than her leadership roles, nayeon is like the older sister of the gryffindor house

sort of has no idea what’s going on sometimes but tries her best because everyone asks her for advice

cries at graduation because she loves hogwarts so much

ends up working at the ministry of magic

she’s so perfect help🥺

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<yoo jeongyeon>

definitely has a hufflepuff s/o

i refuse to believe anything else

is everyone’s crush, ryujin follows in her footsteps

is the slytherin seeker, probably flusters the other seekers because she’s intimidating but so gorgeous and charismatic

sorry for projecting my love of jeongyeon but i had to

is excellent at potions and has taught the class at some point

really enjoys hogwarts and takes advantage of all the fun magic it has to offer

is always in the library finding mystery books to read

dark, gothic academia hhhhh

snuck in two kittens along with her owl because she didn’t want to choose

nobody noticed because everyone’s too scared to go into the slytherin common room

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<hirai momo>

famous for bringing a whole ass snake as a pet instead of you know, the legal pets like toads, owls, and cats

starts a dance team

except everyone’s mildly terrified to join because she looks really intimidating

when in reality the only bad thing she’s ever done is stealing sana’s cat because she wanted something to cuddle

and when sana took her cat momo dragged sana over inside to snuggle

as a first year she cried in front of her class one time for some reason that her brain has forgotten to protect her because she freaked the fck out

because she was afraid of tarnishing her scary slytherin reputation

now, she’ll have a good swig of butterbeer and wipe a tear away over how good it tastes (because finals)

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<minatazoki sana>

has most adorable cat, like seriously it’s almost as cute as her🥺

gets drunk on butterbeer constantly

it’s becoming a slight issue

but it’s hard for anyone to stop her, as she works part-time at the three broomsticks and will make you pay more taxes if you annoy her

acts like a slytherin sometimes

because she’s good at everything the slytherin’s do

but sana’s a true hufflepuff at heart, she’s always looking to make people smile

her pranks are always to create a good atmosphere, not to aggravate people

makes hand-made scarves for everyone at christmas

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<park jihyo>

thought she was a gryffindor her entire life

and then the sorting cat called out “slytherin” the second it touched her head

jihyo went 👁👄👁

but she ended up loving her house, and fit right in with her new friends

hates all the cats but they cling to her for spite

(she highkey actually adores them)

LOUD because she’s obsessed with quidditch

like seriously, obsessed, she will never shut up about the chudley cannons (i hope that’s their name) and will talk your ear off for hours just chatting about one game

sits in the library for peace and quiet, but sighs constantly and keeps getting glared at

couldn’t care less though, she needs deep breaths to sustain her sanity

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<myoui mina>

everyone loves her!

she’s one of those people you bring up in conversation just to compliment? because she’s so respectable and wholesome and nice and beautiful and perfect?

leads ravenclaw so well :(

will stay up all night helping younger kids with their classes or subjects that they’re wildly interested in

makes quizlets for everything, her account lags because so many people are using it at one time

goes into the forest at night and dances as a way to relieve stress (we love an aesthetic queen)

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<kim dahyun>

gets into trouble so much 

will risk her education to make people laugh

everyone respects her for it, even the teachers, so she never has many consequences because everyone needs some laughter in their lives

a beater for hufflepuff we love to see it

painted her bat like a badger and calls it tommy

has fallen off her broom more than once because she gets really distracted

the only class she truly focuses on is transfiguration

she loves it for some weird reason and does extra lessons with professor mcgonagall

no one questions it though, because she’s kim dahyun

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<son chaeyoung>

the one who comforts everyone in gryffindor

sometimes expectations to be brave and self-assured can be too much for her fellow house-mates, so chaeyoung takes the role of making them feel safe and helping them relax

the expert at caring for the cats

something about her makes them flock around her feet

they’re always swarming around her feet

one time she actually tripped over one them and broke her shin

but luckily, professor sprout (aka her best friend) helped her through it with some medicinal herbs and long conversations about plants

always wearing comfy clothes

wears a scarf in the dorms for some reason

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<chou tzuyu>

has the prettiest owl to ever exist

and its eyes match up perfectly with hers

everyone has a headcannon that they’re actually twins 

which would entail that tzuyu was born a bird but somehow turned into a human

but no one really dwells on that

caught mina when she was dancing in the forest at night

but vowed never to tell anyone

and now mina invites her to come watch and dance herself

tzuyu actually drew her one time and mina just about melted of embarrassment and  pride and happiness because tzuyu? just drew a picture of her? and it makes her feel so cool and magical?

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<kim jisoo>

empress cat (along with hyunjin and chaeyoung)

those three have the sweetest relationship, you can always find them cooing about the cats together (while holding the cats themselves)

has an obsession with the whomping willow

always sits next to it after she managed to tame it 

reads and does her studies there

is undisturbed and loves it

knows all the staircases for some reason, like has given them names and nobody knows how she’s memorized them all

but if you’re ever lost, jisoo will appear out of nowhere to help

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<kim jennie>

somehow manages to make time for everything

spends most of her time in the library, but also excels at quidditch? and makes it to all of the practices? like jennie stop being so talented (but please don’t we love it)

everyone’s like what an ambitious slytherin smh

cast her patronus on the first try

and screamed because she had a snow leopard! and they’re so adorable!

probably started crying just being honest

intimidates everyone but is a huge softie

has a close-knit group of friends

reminds me of a wolf? for some reason

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<park chaeyoung>

a master at quidditch!

plays chaser on the hufflepuff team and is the captain as well

along with those leader positions, chaeyoung is also prefect

basically, she loves to p r o t e c t

what a hufflepuff smh

laughs so much it’s worrying, you can always hear her giggling throughout the halls of hogwarts

brought a frog

does not regret it at all, she loves zucchini (the frog) with all her heart

keeps it in her jacket pocket

ribbiting noises erupt in the middle of class

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<lalisa monoban>

a beater for gryffinor i mean what were you expecting

was the first person to join momo’s dance team

which scared even more people away (youth with you anyone?)

but lisa is still so sweet, always helping people out

smiles at every single person she passes

her cheeks hurt by the end of the day, partly because of what i just mentioned and partly because rose makes her laugh so much

chases all the cats around

they act tormented but when have cats ever been honest when they like something a human is doing for them

they need the exercise, rose feeds them too much

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<hwang yeji>

looks like a slytherin because of her eyes

but is a true gryffindor at heart, always being brave and kind to her friends and standing up for everyone

almost all of her friends are in gryffindor :) except for lia, who is arguably the most chaotic but stops them from doing anything too dumb

and chaeryeong, who helps more with the excitement management

yeji is a chaser on the gryffindor quidditch team (we been knew) and scores so much the point keeper (?) loses count

definitely has a cat

who snuggles with her in the common room and everyone wants to cry over how cute they both are

everyone talks about how she looks like her cat ;0

is pretty popular, although she’s still so humble

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<choi jisu>

gosh this ADORABLE HUFFLEPUFF

will tackle you if you wrong her, her friends, her plants, or steal her food

got lost on her first day and missed the whole day of classes

was so embarrassed and probably cried poor jisu

but haseul to the rescue! came and comforted her, we love a supportive hufflepuff family

daydreams all the time

professor sprout (is that her name i haven’t read these books in a while) is her best friend and she eats lunch with her sometimes🥺

all the teacher’s love her

except she’s pretty quiet in class, except for her maniacal laughing at chaeryeong sometimes

her and chae are The Best Friends TM

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<shin ryujin>

everyone’s crush who are we kidding (fboi ryu)

a beater, always protects yeji and she loves it, always getting flustered over ryujin

even though ryu’s been doing it for years (however the winks she throws in yeji’s directions would make anyone falter)

the best in class at defense against the dark arts 

got her patronus, a black bear, within a few minutes after learning the lesson

and everyone was like 👀 but honestly not that surprised, because come on it’s shin ryujin herself!

shows off her skills (in everything she attempts) all the time and everyone loves it

in general very well liked, her vibe is so comforting and realistic, and she always says the rights things

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<lee chaeryeong>

patronus = ostrich

chae was so annoyed with this honestly, i mean she’s trying to be this cool light academia ravenclaw and her patronus is an ostrich...

like really. really.

everyone laughed at her disappointing patronus, but chaeryeong didn’t care, she was actually beginning to love its uniqueness

throughout the school, chae is known for her adorably caring personality akin to a hufflepuff along with her wisdom

she helps everyone :(

friends with everyone despite being introverted

probably eats lunch with professor flitwick

she’s just too nice

her aesthetic, as i said, is light academia and she pulls it off so well

organizes all the chants at quidditch games

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<shin yuna>

fred and george but one person

the gryffindor common room is in absolute chaos whenever she’s present

her laugh is contagious and can be heard all throughout the dorms, creating a beautiful sense of togetherness and happiness

keeps everyone’s faith in humanity

the loudest at al the quidditch games

teases her friends 100% of the time but will always hug and comfort them when they’re down

can make anyone smile within a few seconds

hangs out in the kitchen

terrorizes all her dormmates cats

they still sleep with her at night though, her bed is covered in cat fur

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<park jiwon>

spends all of her time in the kitchens

her friends are always begging her to bring food back to the common rooms

and she normally does

in fact, she bakes pastries or cooks something for them most of the time because she’s sweet like that

ran into a painting one time and got yelled at by the person in it

it was the sole most terrifying experience in her life

she almost fell down the stairs

now, she’s actually friends with the people in the painting

and they have (maybe) forgiven her for smacking into their tea table and ruining their lunch

 (which they’ve been eating for years but jiwon did not mention that)

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<kim sihyeon>

on the quidditch team

changes positions every single year for some reason (she’s such an ace)

because she has BIG TALENT

loves being a seeker the most (obviously, because she gets all the glory and she’s a leo with a scorpio mars)

has a black cat with the exact same personality as her

one time it ate her ramen and boy was she mad

but the cat, who was named orange (despite not being orange) really liked the noodles

so jiwon convinced sihyeon to let her make feline-friendly noodles for the cat

which sihyeon agreed to

because seeing orange slurp up a bowl of noodles really makes her day

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<han eunji>

is professor mcgonagall’s child

i mean not literally, but still

eunji has been taken under her wing

in fact, she actually taught mia how to be a metamorphmagus

eunji managed to turn into a badger

which wasn’t exactly enjoyable at first, since being a badger doesn’t have many benefits other than being able to dig a hole faster than anybody you know

however, eunji used her badger form as a way to relax, because she could escape from all her problems by turning into a woodland animal and going to take a comfy nap in some flowers

her friends were ecstatic when she told them she had become a badger

e:u immediately made her morph into said animal so she could give mia a hug because fluffy

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<jo serim>

accompanies jiwon to the kitchen most days and prevents her from getting bored with her antics

these “antics” involve things like crouching on the counter next to jiwon and crunching down on carrots

to which jiwon just shakes her head and pulls the carrot right out of her mouth 

loves the toads! she has a speckled one and treasures it with all her heart

steals jiwon’s pastries to feed to them

serim is also always in different places

she’s completely unpredictable, moving all around the school throughout the day

you can’t find her in the same place twice (except for the kitchens)

everyone thinks she’s part fairy because of this and her compassion

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<heo yoorim>

spends all her time daydreaming while looking up at the sky from the observatory

i don’t blame her, it does have an exquisite view and even sports a bunch of cushions and blankets on the floor for the sole purpose of taking naps in the sun like a cat

anyways, yoorim is lost in her head most of the time

but always takes a trip back to reality during the day, where’s spotted encouraging her friends 24/7

and laughing nonstop at them

(especially sihyeon)

because while she’s a ravenclaw, loved ones are the most important things in her life

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<wang yiren>

joins aisha in her imagining sprees up in the observatory

but gets bored and leaves to go sneak into the slytherin common rooms because she wants to spot the giant squid

who she has made friends with from her constant trips to see it

its name is jerry, for anyone who’s wondering

the slytherins have adopted her as one of their one

and yiren takes great pride in it

because she now has a massive posse of people ready to protect her from anyone who would dare to make her sad

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<kwon eunbi>

keeps everyone in line because she finds everyone annoying

collapses on the sofa at the end of the day

probably snores

has the best self confidence of the whole school

i mean some of it is because she wants to be a good role model, but she really just doesn’t care at this point

her owl would rip any enemies to shreds

because it is pretty fearsome, even if it’s the smallest one professor mcgonagall has ever seen

and she’s seen a lot

probably a tutor ngl

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<miyawaki sakura>

the most passionate gryffindor you’ll ever meet

sakura definitely makes a name for herself cheering at all the quidditch games

and with the fact that she won the triwizard tournament!

keeps the cup in the gyrffindor common rooms

because she sees it as something the house should be proud of, not just sakura

so sweet i can not with her

actually didn’t bring a pet and now regrets it

but she’s busy so she wouldn’t have time to care ofr it

but still

🥺cats🥺

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<kang hyewon>

the seventh years surrounded her on her first day because of her “must protect” energy

and the fact that her toad escaped as soon as she came through the door

which resulted in school-wide panic

they found the toad luckily

well, it actually came running back to hyewon

for some reason, it actually bit her! which made her laugh

the devious amphibian apparently had a habit for escaping, which hyewon learned about after multiple attempts from it at running away

which never worked

because hyewon would get so sad and said toad would feel bad

thus meaning it would turn around and bound back to hyewon

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<choi yena>

immediately fell in love with hogwarts once she saw the great hall

one, because it was full of food

and two, because it’s so pretty! and the starts reflect on the ceiling! and magic!

tried to bond with the sorting hat

and it most likely worked because she is choi yena and can do things like that

a social butterfly without realizing it, everyone wants to talk to her all at the same time and she is b i g s t r e s s e d

helps with homework even if she has no idea what she’s doing

it aides her in picking up the subject because no that she’s having to explain it it clicks in her mind

strategy peeps

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<lee chaeyeon>

the sorting hat knew she was a hufflepuff the minute she walked through the door

her bright energy and happy-go-lucky charm made her a friend magnet, everyone wanted to be her bestie

dances to cheer people up

is friends with all the ravenclaws and joins them in their all-nighters when they’ve discovered a new obsession

wins every single lottery/game/anything that involves chance

her nicknames is felix felicis (i hope i’m spelling that right)

racks up all the house points because the professors can’t help but praise her for everything

and she deserves it to, always running around helping others

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<kim chaewon>

the seeker for hufflepuff

surprised the class and left everyone open-mouthed with her quidditch skills

had no idea she was so good, but after a while begins to take a lot of pride in her talent

the sorting hat considered slytherin for chaewon, but decided against it

which may seem like an odd combination, but it wasn’t uncommon 

befriends all the slytherins and has them head over heels in love with her

same with the gryffindors

in fact, chaewon doesn’t know actually know many hufflepuffs, she’s always gotten along better with the other houses

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<kim minju>

joins vivi in at night whenever she’s in the astronomy tower

has an admirable amount of ravenclaw friends and has practically become one at this point

goes in the common room all the time because she can figure out the riddles

smh their security system really isn’t that good

becomes obsessed with random subjects

has a different best class every year

comes up with her own spells

hogsmeade weekends are her favorite :(

and minju stuffs herself with butterbeer every time

eunbi’s the only person who can keep her in check

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<yabuki nako>

i mean all hufflepuffs are cute-

but nako really takes the cake 

because no one can look at her adorable smile and not think she’s the cutest human to ever exist

drew on the walls of the hufflepuff dorms because she accidentally drank a potion yuri had been brewing

which caused her to go loopy and delirious

eunbi was summoned and forced to tuck nako into bed so she could sleep it off

lights up the room whenever she walks in

everybody swears that the candles actually brighten whenever nako appears

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<honda hitomi>

loves the ravenclaw tower with all her heart :(

almost fainted when she first saw it because of how pretty it was

peak house spirit

ravenclaw only wins the house cup if hitomi has a good year

because she’s just so happy to be a ravenclaw and all the teachers are like yeh hitomi yeh and give her lots of points

became a prefect the first chance she got

doens’t get anyone in trouble though

but no one takes any chances because they don’t want to disappoint her

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<jo yuri>

a master at potions

spends half her time concocting liquids to do a bunch of (benevolent) things

has suspicious stains on her robes

nobody questions it

because she’s a ravenclaw, which means she will feel extremely put off at any sort of accusatory remarks and you won’t be able to understand her answer because of her big brain words

jumps 10 feet in the air if you interrupt her magic

screams too

makes you swear to never tell anyone

but it’s happened to everyone so at this point it’s just common knowledge

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<ahn yujin>

a beater for gryffindor and goes beast mode whenever ravenclaw is playing

because for some reason they make her eye twitch

even if she’s friends with a bunch of them

she’s still just BIG GRR

spends all of her itme in the gryffindor common room

greets everyone when they come in

is on a first-name basis with the entire school and no one knows how she can remember them all

and she’s so sweet to people? how does she deal with it

whenever she comes in the room there’s a chorus of “ahn yujin, the woman, the myth, the legend!”

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<jang wonyoung>

thought the common room actually had badgers in it

and was extremely disappointed when she found out they didn’t

haseul felt bad seeing wonyoung’s sadness and invited her on a badger hunt

they found two

and bonded with them by feeing them food

i don’t know what badgers eat so i won’t specify

but the badgers followed the two home and now the hufflepuff house has two pet badgers

wonyoung takes great pride in that accomplishment

even more than when she (effortlessly) won the triwizard tournament in her sixth year

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<wong gaahei>

super into astronomy and astrology

will stare at the stars all night

has seven telescopes and has no shame

seems quiet at first, but the ravenclaw dorms are always filled with the sound of her laughter (even at 3 in the morning)

daydreams in class all the time

and is confused over everything

but still makes it through with her sweet personality

fell off a broom the first time she ever got on one

because she was so busy watching the instructor that she didn’t realize her head was tilted so far to the side that it unbalanced her and caused her to slip off her broom

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<ha sooyoung>

snako right here wanted to play quidditch her whole life

but sadly, she wasn’t too good at it

however, yves soon realized her true talent transfiguration

seriously, she can change anything into anything

zapped lippie into a mouse one time

professor mcgonagall was not happy

just kidding she was ecstatic and gave sooyoung a detention to teach her how to perfect her skills on turning people into mice

just not jungeun

holds a grudge against the gryffindor quidditch team but won’t ever admit it

but everybody knows

but it’s okay, because sooyoung can get away with anything (and no one wants to be turned into a mouse)

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<jung jinsoul>

famous for winning the triwizard tournament 

because first of all, she didn’t even want to apply, yves and heejin had forced her to as a joke because there was no way she was going to be picked

but low and behold, she was picked

and somehow managed to win every task with pure luck

(and an ungodly amount of encouragement from chuu)

this has made everyone scared of her

which she doesn’t mind a lot of times, because it’s nice to be left alone

and she can easily filter out peole she doesn’t want in her life

but still

to people who aren’t aware of her winnings

she’s about as terrifying as a duck eating lettuce

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<jo haseul>

overworked as the head of house but deals with it because she loves taking care of her fellow puffies

i miss her so much

was on the quidditch team at some point

she can’t remember when

third year maybe

her first four years went by in a blur

she was so enveloped in her studies and loved learning about magic with all her heart

100% got a job at the ministry once she finished her seventh year

there was zero question when choosing the head of house for hufflepuff

everyone immediately nominated haseul

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<kim jungeun>

The Scary Ravenclaw TM

no one messes with her or her posse

a beast at magic has legit something like an 8.0 GPA

everyone’s like jungeun that is hecking impossible

not for her apparently

whipped for all the hufflepuffers and is known to trudge into their common room whenever she’s grumpy

because she knows at least sixteen people will volunteer to hug her

(preferably chuu is in that group)

denies it though

like heck no i hate hugs what are you talking about

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<kim jiwoo>

the definition of a hufflepuff

was the talk of the school the first day because of how big of an impact her positivity and cheerfulness made

she turns heads and doesn’t even notice it😔

didn’t bring a pet, surprisingly

but steals everyone else’s

no one bothers to reprimand her whenever their cat disappears and is found cuddled up next to chuu

because honestly if i was a cat that’s what i would do

her patronus is probably something like a pufferfish

which she thought was the best thing ever

because “it goes poof whenever i stop the spell!”

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<jeon heejin>

A CHASER FOR GRYFFINDOR AND EVERYONE AND THEIR DOG IS WHIPPED FOR HOW WELL SHE PLAYS QUIDDITCH

acts like she struggles with school but is actually top of her class

spends a bunch of time with her professors because she loves talking to them

such a libra smh

brought a toad

was so embarrassed at first but is now shameless 

about the fact that yes, she does kiss her toad on the forehead before she leaves for school each morning

even if most of the time she keeps the toad in her pocket all day because she doesn’t want to leave it alone

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<kim hyunjin>

head owl caretaker

spends all of her time with hagrid :(

there are multiple stains on the floor from when they’re drinking tea together and hyunjin does something that makes them both spit out their drinks in laughter

fang cleans it up though

the animals are her favorite thing

created a spell to remove fur/hair from her clothes because she gets bad allergies

steals whole loaves of bread from the kitchens

the cooks turn a blind eye

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<park chaewon>

has eaten all the crackers in the kitchen in one go

no one was really mad (except for jiwon) because how could you be upset with her?

her crunchy voice is adorable, even if she’s lying and blaming it all on yeojin

does her own thing most of the time

one of those people who will memorize 1800 spells but tell no one

and then shows everything off at the perfect moment

loves watching quidditch

will go to the practices just to see people play, she’s that enamored

a HUGE fan of the chudley cannons

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<choi yerim>

friends with all the hufflepuffs

stole their badgers one time because she wanted to test the theory of “hufflepuffs are good finders”

they would have found their pets

but were too scared to accuse choerry

even if they knew it was her

choerry felt bad and sneakily returned the truffle-hunters during the night

she heard chuu disgruntledly ranting to haseul about how rude it was to steal some poor defenseless badgers

she turned them invisible shortly after that for another prank

but gowon exposed her

yerim’s never forgiven her for it

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<son hyejoo>

the sweetest slytherin you’ll ever meet

loves to sit in the common room and stare at the water in the lake

but always gets scared by people walking in

even though she’s used to it because it happens every 10 minutes 

but it’s still

ahh!

wanted to be on the quidditch team so bad when she was younger but now does not see the point she would much rather sit in the charms room and make up dumb spells with chuu

professor flitwick helps them

and always has cupcakes on handy

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<im yeojin>

the mind of a slytherin and is the head prankster

no one suspects her because she looks and acts to sweet to do anything

but despite their “fair play” thing going on

hufflepuffs are the best jokers you’ll find

yeojin has started a pranking service

makes a bunch of money off it

enough to buy all 11 of her besties bags of candy at hogsmeade

(along with getting herself one because she deserves it)

oh!

and some for hufflepuff’s badgers too!

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<yoo jimin>

i put her in gryffindor at first because aries

but she really has the personality of a ravenclaw :)

and she definitely brought an eagle/hawk to school

convinced everyone it was an owl

i mean no one really thought it was an owl because it obviously was a different kind of bird

but 

how the heck do you take away someone’s bird and prevent it from going back to them?

and where do you put it?

that was karina’s plan

she knew no one could outsmart her

the riddle thingo at the entrance to the ravenclaw dorms was very proud of her

they’re friends

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<uchinaga aeri>

the sorting hat spent five hours deciding on whether to put giselle in slytherin or hufflepuff

i’m exaggerating but you get the picture

because she values all of the things that the houses represent?!

but hufflepuff was still the best fit

loves to wander around the halls and staircases so she can discover the infinite amount of corridors and rooms inside hogwarts

she’ll never find them all

which is a little dissatisfying

but it’s still fun!

and ningning accompanies her a lot of the time, which can be incredibly distracting because neither of them end up going the direction they want to because they see something cool and go !!??

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<kim minjeong>

a chaser for gryffindor

although no one knows about it? 

winter just never mentions it so whenever she plays there’s an uproar because that’s minjeong out there!

she loves the compliments from the outcome/ending of her accomplishments rather than the encouragement along the way

an ace at sneaking around the school

has gotten into all of the houses’ dorms 

no one found out

although the fat friar did see her and lecture her on privacy

she sort of listened

by which i mean she stayed out of the hufflepuff dorms and instead wen to the ravenclaw ones

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<ning yizhuo>

the pride of hufflepuff for her quidditch skills

she’s so good at it

no one really expected this from her, but her determination blasted away any competition

and the team needs her badly 

for her quidditch skills

and her constant encouragement and cheering

giselle ended up giving her a microphone to wear during games so the whole school could hear how amazing and sweet the hufflepuff house is

smiles at everyone she walks past and the entire population of hogwarts knows her name

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<kim chungha>

mcgonagall’s favorite

a role model for everyone, chungha has a posse of first years surrounding her at all times

her becoming head of house was no surprise, everyone expected her to and no one was jealous or envied her position since she did such a good job of leading gryffindor

used to be on the quidditch team as a blugder

which no one expected from sweet chungha

she was average, not a prodigy but not bad either

ended up quitting in sixth year to focus more on her studies, namely charms

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<jeon somi>

in about 18 clubs

started 15 of them

for some reason she just loves the thrill of being part of a group more than others

and really enjoys having people around her

excellent at charms! it’s her best subject and professor flitwick uses her as an example all the time

she loves it

probably had to give her animal away to someone else (big sad) because she’s so busy

it was hyunjin who took it

now they’re really good friends and somi can see her cat whenever she wants to

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[beauty-and-passion]

This is gonna be a bit of a long one, reblogs aren’t working for me.

I like the idea of Wrath being the newest side, and I have had this idea for a while in my head when I first came into the fandom.  You’re points make sense too, and it’s ones I’ve thought of.

See, I’ve had an OC of mine who is Thomas’s Wrath, and I’ve put much thought into him. Just never had the courage to post about him as OCs tend to get a bed rep in any fandom. But, anywho, he in my mind isn’t a very angry person.

Reason being is Thomas himself isn’t a naturally angry person, meaning his Wrath is possibly the lowest on the pecking order in terms of the Dark Sides ‘power’ or 'influence’ over Thomas.  It’s make sense also as Patton is the 'leader’ as some people see of the Light Sides. In contrast his brother is the lowest in the Dark Sides order. And as I said, Thomas isn’t angry, he most is annoyed at best and hardly lashes out. Even after Lee and Mary Lee pulled the thing they did at the end of SvS Redux.  (I don’t know about you, but after my friends ignored me through the wedding and then showed up later to 'make up’ I’d be a bit skeptical and pissed Then again I was bullied and used alot so…)

I always have hated how people think Wrath would be always angry and always ready to fight. In my mind, I think he’d be the term 'It’s the Quiet Ones you have to watch out for.'  He’s very calm, barely speaks, and doesn’t like to show up, which is why we haven’t heard about him, even from Janus. I’d bet it’s because he hasn’t want to show up, until now… after the wedding. Thomas has some anger from it inside him, and it’s starting to show.  I’d also bet Janus wants Wrath to show himself, to get Thomas to grow a spine as you said. He’s hesitant in my mind, given how his friends, Remus, Janus, and… old friend Virgil was first treated. 

People who often aren’t that angry can be afraid of their own anger. I’d best the same is true for him. He knows he’s Wrath, he knows he could hurt them, but unlike Remus, he’s scared he might.  So, with all these factors, he’s just never wanted to show up. But now Janus ahs been accepted, and Janus possibly knows he can’t keep Orange hidden forever. Not because Orange wants to come out, be, if he’s as you say tired to Self-Preservation, well.. they are a package deal like how Logic and Morality are. 

I’ve also hated how people have made Wrath a 'Oc Villain’ which, it’s valid, but kind of feels over done to me. It’s like when you see so many abusive Patton fics. I don’t think Wrath is abusive to the darks, if anything he’s the one you rarely hear or see. 

I based most of this on how Thomas is as a character, as he reminds me a lot of myself in the series. Too kind, too nice, not alot of anger until something REALLY sets it off.  Then when that happens, Orange is near 'unstoppable’. Logic goes out the window, Fear amps up to a 20/10, And your Intrusive Thoughts are going CRAZY with ways to kill, murder, maim the thing or person that set you off.  So far we’ve seen only Logan can keep the darks in check most of the time, and has helped Thomas accept each of them. However with Wrath, well, it’d make sense he doesn’t want that. As Wrath is the only emotion that can render him obsolete. 

Though it’d honesty be funny as when Wrath first shows up, everyone talks over him, and he just sits there quietly and listens. They don’t trust him, the Light Sides, Virgil is scared out of his mind, Patton is reluctant as he knows what seeing Orange means for Thomas, and Logan is glaring daggers, and Roman.. well he’s the first to say 'villain.’ But, he just sits there and listens as they talk, he’s got nothing to prove or say. Yes, he’s here, yes he exists, and of course he’s evil no amount of words will change that thought clearly.

Besides Wrath being a yeller and always anger for this series doesn’t fit. Patton isn’t always laughing and crying. Virgil isn’t always a paranoid mess every two seconds, he ahs his moments but not always. Janus even said 'I don’t always speak in lies’ and that was true. So why would Wrath always be angry?

Sorry I’m rambling, I’ve thought long and hard about this trait as a character in Sanders Sides. (because of my fear of making OC’s thanks to FFN, so I keep my baby to myself.) But these are all things I thought about before ever making the OC. And they make sense. What do you think?

Also, before I ever heard it, I wanted Orange’s animal to be a Snow Leopard and seems alot of people in the fandom like that.

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I will try to reply to all your points in order.

About Wrath not always being angry: I support this so much. As you said, the other sides aren’t 100% what they are, all the time. So why Wrath would be someone always angry? when you’re angry, you don’t always lash out. You can keep the anger inside and let it come out with sharp words or by showing how pissed you are. Or you can keep boiling and boling, until you finally snap.

What, Orange being abusive? Pfff, I don’t think there’s someone who can be abusive to people like Janus or Remus. The dark sides are all tough guys and, even if we still don’t have canon evidences, there’s a hinted sense of brotherhood or at least respect among them: the most evident proof is how Virgil had thousands of chances to reveal Janus’ name but he never did, no matter how much he dislike the guy.

(Yes my next analysis will be about the dark bois)

Then when that happens, Orange is near 'unstoppable’. Logic goes out the window, Fear amps up to a 20/10, And your Intrusive Thoughts are going CRAZY with ways to kill, murder, maim the thing or person that set you off.

About how the dark sides influence each other, well, this will also be part of the dakr bois analysis

Though it’d honesty be funny as when Wrath first shows up, everyone talks over him, and he just sits there quietly and listens. They don’t trust him, the Light Sides, Virgil is scared out of his mind, Patton is reluctant as he knows what seeing Orange means for Thomas, and Logan is glaring daggers, and Roman.. well he’s the first to say 'villain.’

But, he just sits there and listens as they talk, he’s got nothing to prove or say. Yes, he’s here, yes he exists, and of course he’s evil no amount of words will change that thought clearly.

Oh wow, this is so good. I seriously love this. Not only because it would be a very powerful scene: you are seeing this new side and everyone talk about him as if he’s the worst of the worst, the terrible one, the most dangerous one, while he’s just there, quiet, and listens. It builds up tension and expectations in the audience.

But, at the same time, this shows another important thing; that Orange has a very good self-esteem, just like the other dark sides. And that he has not problem with who he is - again, just like the other dark sides. And that if he exists, it’s because Thomas’ needs him.

The sides are fundamental aspects of Thomas’ personality. So if Thomas has a side who represents anger, it means this side is a part of him, no matter what

[dragynkeep]

do you have a backstory for the ace ops, since canon legitimately gave us nothing? and will they be in azre? i’m gonna reread it today since it makes me 🥺🥰

I actually do have backstories for the Ace Ops, and yes they do appear in AZRE! I did the backstories for Clover and Harriet, and my friends in my discord server did backstories for Elm, Marrow and Vine!

Clover

Since Clover is obnoxiously Irish coded in AZRE, I took a lot of inspiration from my older relatives’ childhoods for him. 

He was born in Mantle to a family along with a younger sister, Ciara, his mother Fionnuala, his father Patrick and his grandfather Niall. Before Clover, his family were all miners, and are very proud of it. In his youth, Clover was far more of a troublemaker and a delinquent, especially with his troubled relationship with his father when Clover decided not to go into the mines and instead wanted to be a Huntsman. 

Before Clover entered Atlas Academy, Patrick passed away from Dust Lung; a dangerous respiratory disease caused by inhaling Dust and is inspired by the real life disease that affected miners, Tuberculosis or “Black Lung”. Clover took the loss hard and his place in Atlas was threatened due to his behaviour, but he was brought back from the brink by Ironwood, who was the new general and headmaster of the Academy.

Obviously, when Clover graduated from Atlas, he joined the Ace Ops, becoming the leader after a few years in service which was considered highly unusual and just showed his great prowess and skills. He was in the Ace Ops with Elm and Vine from the beginning, and Harriet, Giang and later Marrow joined later on. After years in service, he and Ironwood entered a romantic relationship but had to keep things on the down low due to unprofessionalism and laws meaning that relationships between a general and his soldier was disallowed.

A few years before current time, he had a son through a surrogate; Riley.

Elm

The only Ace Operative to actually be from Atlas. Elm had a fairly normal life, her family was in the cuisine industry and enjoyed baking, something that Elm picked up on from an early age (That cake in the RWBY celebration party? It’s hers now, she made it, change my mind.)

When she decided to join Atlas and become a Huntress, it was never about the fame or money, but rather she’d spent her entire life watching her parents brings smiles to people’s faces and wanted to do that to, just in a way she was best suited in. In the Academy, she was put into Team SBLE, where the team quickly showed that they were exceptionally skilled together with winning the Vytal Tournament. After leaving the Academy, the four went into the Specialist career, a rare choice for all four to stick together for graduation. 

During their first year, it went great. But soon they were called on a mission to clear out a Grimm nest near one of the sensory towers, hidden in a mountain that was connected by dozens of mines. The team went in, and there they found the biggest nest ever recorded. By the time evac came, Elm was the last one, having collapsed the mountain on top of them in a desperate attempt to kill the Grimm. 

While she survived, the loss broke her. Elm handed in her resignation and spent time at her parents’ home in her room, just staring at the photo of her team at the Vytal Tournament.  When General Ironwood personally visited her, she nearly slammed the door in his face. But he understood, and he was kind, and he offered her another chance. An idea he was coming up with, a unit of the best. He only had one other candidate so far, and in the back of her head Elm thought 'maybe this one will be lucky enough not to die'.

She put on a grin when she met the man who was about to be her new teammate, and poor Clover O’Connor found himself first on the receiving end of one of her handshakes, and then got a box full of fresh baked brownies immediately after.  

Vine

Vine originally came from a very rural village in Northern Mistral, living there until he was nine years old before moving to Argus due to his adoptive parents finding work there. Vine wasn’t particuarly happy with the move since he enjoyed the solitude that rural life gave him, and being a quiet person, moving to a busy city made him close in more on himself to the point that he became a selective mute.

However, he was brought into a small dojo in Argus with the teacher there seeing a small Vine and teaching him what he knew. Vine showed an aptitude to fighting and went into Sanctum to further his education. When he graduated though, he was given a spot in Atlas Academy due to his skills, but Vine didn’t particularly want to go because of his anxiety. However, he was convinced to give it a go and graduated Atlas, being chosen for the Ace Ops due to his abilities and for his personality, able to handle the more outspoken Elm and carefree Clover.

On top of that, Ironwood saw this unsure young man and decided that having Elm and Clover on his team would bring him out more, and give him opportunities to break out of his shell so to speak. For Vine, the Ace Ops ended up being that security that he didn’t really have in life, and both Clover and Elm would welcome him into the fold. 

Harriet

A Mantle girl through and through, Harriet was always a competitive girl, never backing down from a challenge and wanting everything to happen quickly, showing no patience for anything. In her eyes, being from Mantle meant that you had to give twice the effort for half the respect, and she would be respected.

Throughout her childhood, she had a best friend who stuck with her through thick and thin; Giang Meo. They trained together, had fun together, stuck together, and when they managed to secure spots in Atlas Academy, they were even put on the same team. Both mimicked each other, with Harriet specialising in wrestling and hand to hand combat with her plated arm weapons, while Giang specialised in kickboxing with his plated leg weapons.

After they graduated, both were picked by Ironwood, on Clover’s suggestion, to join the Ace Ops, making the iconic five man group along with Clover, Elm and Vine. Harriet was proud, taking her job seriously and wanting to show what she was made of, but her insecurities were compounded with every job in Atlas. Even after she made a name for herself, even getting the title of the Fastest Huntress in Remnant and breaking the previous record, she was still a commoner, and commoners weren’t respected in Atlas. 

Worse still, after Giang defected due to Atlas’ inability to handle the Faunus racism and his own radicalisation being pushed by growing White Fang activity, Harriet was broken. No longer trusting people, she didn’t see her team as friends, believing that it would just get in the way of her work, and she kept that mentality ever since.  

Giang

The Turtle to Harriet’s Hare, Giang Meo was the son of a Southern Mistrali immigrant who came to Mantle for work. His mother found work in Atlas working under the Nguyen family, a southern Mistrali family that took came to Atlas, starting a flourishing fashion company and making a fortune for themselves. 

During his childhood, he found little friends in Mantle due to his Faunus heritage, being a snow leopard, and latched onto Harriet when she showed kindness to the boy. Quickly becoming the best of friends, they protected each other for years, even going into Atlas Academy and joining the same team. However, during his time at Atlas, the racism he faced was just compounded, pushing Giang further and further into the radicalisation that would later claim him.

Once graduated and given a spot in the Ace Ops, Giang started moving away from his team. During that time, he married the only child of the Nguyen family; Chau, which sparked many controversies in Atlas due to them being a human and him a Faunus. Because of the push back from their family, Chau and Giang had to marry in secret, which was not considered legal by law.

This further embittered Giang. He joined protests, at first hiding his identity, and then showing himself proudly, but one protest turned into a riot and Giang joined in the destruction. Given his identity as a Huntsman and an Ace Operative was well known, Ironwood was formed to reprimand him and arrest Giang for multiple crimes. 

As the Ace Ops moved to arrest their former friend, Giang tried to see if Harriet would at least defend him, but she did nothing. Betrayed, Giang fled, resulting in a chase that ended in Giang wounded on the face, Harriet’s hip broken and Giang falling off Atlas’ ledge, where Ironwood declares him dead and seals all documentation on him. However, Giang didn’t die, and after nursing his wounds, he was brought into Salem’s forces, wanting justice and revenge for him and the Faunus of Mantle. 

Marrow

The Amin pack was a small but close knit family unit that was only small in terms of their tiny house on the far end of the crater, where the children are packed into the bedrooms like very rambunctious sardines and the neighbours learnt that complaining about all the howling and play fighting was useless, because an entire family of dog faunus working the mines would rather let their kids be happy and have fun when they can.

Marrow's mother was a newcomer to Mantle, a wolf faunus from a town far out in the tundra, with piercing blue eyes. While Marrow and Ulna took the husky genes from their father, their older brother Ramus took the wolf. Ramus and Marrow, like so many children, had to take jobs in the mines to help keep food on the table, and as the oldest of the next Amins, they eventually took on the job of helping out with the younger cousins and eventually, younger siblings. 

Marrow doesn't like the mines. He didn't like being a trapper. Faunus can see in the dark, sure, but spending twelve hours in pitch black by a little trap door, the only job being to pull it open to let air flow through, would be miserable for anyone. Sometimes though, he was sent into Mantle to pick up supplies if they had spare lien to get maybe a bit of bread to go with the customary broth that made up every dinner. One day, he ran into trouble. 

A bunch of children who saw a hungry dog faunus in a secondhand miner's uniform and decided to play chase. It was over in one word, when he threw their taunts back at them and told them to stay, his anger at the unfairness his family suffered peaking in that moment. Suddenly he had a chance for a better life. A Huntsman life. 

He applied for every combat school in the kingdom, and one said yes. Marrow put everything into this new chance, enough  to make a scholarship into Atlas Academy at the end. Team MCHA, however, was not so happy to have a scruffy boy from Mantle with a tail and a secondhand miner's uniform as the A on their team. 

May Marigold had better things to do then coddle an affirmative action student. Marrow ignored it. He knew his worth. He just had to get through four years, and then he could sign up for the military, and finally help his family, he could work his way up the ranks, make a difference for his people. He had ambition, and he knew how to use it. Then a mine collapsed. A worker tripped handling some agitated dust. Chain reaction. 

Ironwood immediately sent everyone he could to help out. If nothing else, the enhanced strength of a huntsmen could help them clear the fallen rocks. Marrow and his team arrived just in time to see another huntsman pulling Ramus out from under a boulder, and they put a shroud over his brother's head. Ulna ran away, Marrow's grades plummeted, and his team told him to get over it, faunus died, it happened a lot in the mines. 

He pulled himself up again himself, and eventually got what he was working for, graduating second-best in his year after May. The moment he got his first specialist paycheck, he funnelled as much as he could to his family, so that none of the kids had to work in the mines.

Soon, Ironwood decided to give Marrow a chance, moving him into the Ace Ops to further hone his skills and fill in the hole left by Giang. While most of the Ace Ops welcomed Marrow and tried to put the past in the past, Harriet was cold towards him, unable to shake the feeling that he was only there to replace Giang. Despite her animosity towards him, Marrow kept trying to prove his place in the Ace Ops. 

And that’s it for the Ace Ops’ backstories! Hope you like them tbh, me and my friends worked hard to build these characters up after having crumbs for them for over a year now.

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Best Time To Visit India By Season

Incredible beyond measure. Visiting India is no less than a thrilling experience. The country is wrapped in the arms of the Great Himalayas, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea, offering an array of endless tourism choices. From the vibrant old culture to the modernity aura in the air, your flights to India will take you to land best known for its cultural diversity. Also known as Hindustan, India has the maximum number of festivals celebrated which makes it a popular tourist destination all around the year. Today, we will look through different seasons (Summer, Monsoon, and Winters) to find the best time to visit India and know what the weather is like in India.

India In Summer Season (March - June)

March is the best weather in India to stroll around. Slowly and steadily, days become longer and nights become shorter. March remains warm and pleasant while April, May and June are mostly hot in India, and are considered dry months in India. An average temperature varies from 25 degrees C to 45 C. Top 5 Places To Visit In Summers In India

1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Andaman is surrounded by shimmering turquoise waters, dazzling coral reefs, mangroves and sun-toasted beaches. With around 20 beaches and 38 inhabited islands, you will never run out of things to do in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Some of the famous places to visit are Radhanagar Beach, Neil Island, Port Blair, Cellular Jail, and Mahatama Gandhi Marine National Park.

Packing Essentials: Sunscreen, light cotton clothing, hand-sanitiser, flip-flops, sunglasses, summer hats or caps, water bottles, and mosquito repellent cream.

2. Gangtok

The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok is bounded by serene views and extremely magnificent mountains and lakes. From naturally ethereal locations to man-made attractions, the beauty of Gangtok will make you feel most alive. Whether you want to experience bone-chilling winds at Nathula Pass or wish to enjoy the panoramic view of Tsomgo Lake, Sikkim’s capital city is worth a visit. You can even stop by Rumtek Monastery, MG Road, and Ganesh Tok.

Packing Essentials: Walking shoes, warm jackets, sweaters, cosy scarfs or mufflers, tracksuit, mosquito repellent cream, hand sanitiser, and Aspirin

3. Leh - Ladakh

If you are planning to discover the charm of the real Himalayas, a trip to Leh-Ladakh arranged by a reliable travel agency is what you need. From mysterious and thrilling views to glittering deep blue water lakes, this incredible place offers serenity at its best. When in Ladakh, stop by the wondrous Pangong Lake, drive through the Magnetic hill, and feel spirituality at Thiksey Monastery. Other popular attractions to visit in Ladakh are Royal Leh Palace, Indus River, Tso Moriri, and Spituk Monastery.

Packing Essentials: Cotton tees, waterproof jackets, light woollen, sunscreen, sunglasses, gloves, govt. Id cards, extra pair of jeans, strong pair of shoes, and comfy trousers. 4. Darjeeling

Famous as “Queen Of Hills”, Darjeeling is one of the breathtaking hill stations in India with exquisite beauty and landmarks. Surrounded by emerald-green tea fields and towered by lush mountains, this city is West Bengal’s majestic tourist spot. To explore the beauty and colours of Darjeeling, you must visit Tiger Hill, Kanchenjunga Mountain, Mahakal Temple, and Batasia Loop. You can even spot red pandas and snow leopards at the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park.

Packing Essentials: The lowest Darjeeling temperature in June is 18 degrees C. It is best to pack light woollens, comfortable trousers, windcheater jackets, pair of tees, walking shoes, mosquito repellent, and sunscreen.

5. Mussoorie

One of the popular hill stations of Uttarakhand, Mussoorie is a place full of lush mountains, mesmerizing waterfalls, and beautiful roads. The enchanting landscapes and thrilling weather can change your mood in no time. Sip through your coffee as you take a stroll through the hills with clouds walking by your side. Also, do not forget to stop by Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba which is Mussoorie’s highest peak, Happy Valley, Camel’s Back Road, and Gun Hill Point.

Packing Essentials: Cotton T-shirts, light sweatshirts, extra pair of jeans, umbrella, waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, raincoat, light woollen scarf or muffler. India In Monsoon Season (July - September)

The monsoon wind begins in July from South India and spreads to other parts of the country. Many states receive heavy rains in the rainy season. The climatic condition after rain showers leaves a pleasant scent in the air. The maximum temperature during monsoon time ranges from 22 degrees C to 36 degrees C. Top 5 Places To Visit In Monsoon In India

1. Coorg, Karnataka

Also known as the “Scotland Of India”, Coorg lives up to its name with a luring amalgamation of history, luxury, and adventure. The place is surrounded by lush green wilderness and the glory of nature is surely going to engulf you. Coorg has a lot of fun things to do that will fill your heart with immense happiness. Some of the top tourist attractions of Coorg include Abbey Falls, Chiklihole Reservoir, Dubare Elephant Camp, Harangi Dam, and Honnamana Kere Lake.

Packing Essentials: Pack light with comfortable clothing, walking shoes, track pants, mosquito repellant, sunscreen, and umbrella.

2. Munnar, Kerala

Raindrops, roses and breathtaking vistas, Munnar is a beautiful destination that must be visited once in a lifetime. Some call it “Paradise On Earth” while some call it “Kashmir Of South India”, Munnar is surely fueled by the power of the heavens. So, do not take life too seriously and head over to Mattupetty Dam to click hundreds of pictures, Pothamedu View Point to see the sights of blissful tea plantations, jaw-dropping Attukad waterfalls, and Eravikulam National Park.

Packing Essentials: Light Cotton clothing, Comfortable trousers or jeans, insect repellant, good grip shoes or footwear, sunscreen, umbrella, and hand sanitiser.

3. Mumbai Want to explore Mumbai and its madness? Known by the name of “City of Dreams”, Mumbai is a vibrant and lively city that never fails to surprise. Thousands of people land in Mumbai every year to explore and fulfil their dreams. And, visiting Mumbai in the monsoon is one of the blissful experiences that will make your trip to Mumbai special for life. Some of the important tourist landmarks that you must visit are Marine Drive, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Bollywood Film City, and Chowpatty.

Packing Essentials: Flip Flops or high-grip sandals, umbrella, raincoat, cotton tees, trousers or a pair of capris, hand tissue, sunscreen, hairdryer, and waterproof backpack. 4. Alleppey, Kerala

Known as Alappuzha in Malayalam, Alleppey is all about blooming nature and backwaters. A slice of heaven wedged between the beautiful canals, sensuous beaches, and lagoons, that’s Alleppey for you. The city is also famous for its vibrant culture and Ayurvedic treatments. Visiting Alleppey is a breathtaking experience. Some important things you can do in this divine city are, watching the sunset at Alappuzha Beach, explore coconut farmlands at Kuttanad, and spend a day on Alleppey houseboats.

Packing Essentials: Monsoon Cotton t-shirts, knee-length capris or shorts, sunscreen, sunglasses, summer hats, water bottle, flip flops, comfy walking shoes, spacious backpack.

5. Chandigarh

Visiting Chandigarh in the monsoon season is as pleasant as the day of a cattle in the field. Chandigarh is a city where greenery smiles at you. From shopping around in Sector 17 market to walking along the Sukhna Lake, the lush green beauty of this “City Beautiful” is something that shouldn’t be missed. The city is a mixture of modernist architecture, thick greenery, and intellectual people. When in Chandigarh, do not miss stopping by Rock Garden, Elante Mall, and Gurdwara Nadha Sahib. Packing Essentials: Boho dresses, cotton t-shirts, capris, shorts, jeans, flip flops, rubber sandals, water bottle, hand sanitiser, sunscreen, moisturizer, umbrella.

India In Winter Season (October - February)

Winters in India are all about foggy days and chilly nights and is the best time to travel to India. However, the India climate in October and November remains enjoyable and pleasing while January and February are quite crisp. The early mornings in winters remain pretty cool with the lowest temperature near to 5 degrees C in some states.

Top 5 Places To Visit In Winters In India

1. Goa

Goa is one of the trendiest tourist destinations at the moment. From clear turquoise beaches to serene views and cheap booze to seafood, Goa has unmatchable energy that is found nowhere. Goa is a place filled with elegance and tranquillity. As the early morning sun lights up the city in golden yellow and clean waters leave a subtle scent in the air. Famous landmarks that you shouldn’t miss in Goa are Chapora Fort, Dudhsagar Waterfall, Baga Beach, Colva Beach, and Anjuna Beach.

Packing Essentials: Summer dresses, shorts, flip flops, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, water bottle, cotton tees, hand sanitiser, summer hat or cap.

2. Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Incredible and magnificent, Tiruchirappalli is amongst India’s most beautiful cities. It is most popular for its sacred temples, glorious hills, serene picnic spots, and heavenly waterfalls. Tiruchirappalli is one of the perfect places to visit in South India in January. This place is relished best on a winter afternoon. The city is surrounded by some striking landmarks including Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Erumbeeswarar Temple, Kallanai Dam, and Pachamalai Hills.

Packing Essentials: Tops and comfortable bottoms, walking shoes, dresses, first aid kit, personal prescriptions, SPF 50 or more sunscreen, and sunglasses.

3. Jaipur

Want to watch the sun go down from the top of the fort? Jaipur is a perfect place to feel royalty and catch the sights of blooming gardens, fountains, lakes, palaces, and imperial forts. Pleasant sunlight and cool winds during the winters will make your trip noteworthy and for life. When in Jaipur, do not miss out on the yummy Dal Bhati Churma, and pure ghee made Ghevar. Some must-visit places in Jaipur are Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Amber Palace.

Packing Essentials: Light woollens, jackets, sweatshirts, track pants, walking shoes, water bottle, hand sanitiser, sunglasses, light woollen caps or scarfs.

4. Kolkata

Charming, friendly and classical, travelling to Kolkata is all about mouthwatering food, colonial architecture, and cultural aura. The Howrah bridge is a remarkable milestone of Kolkata. It becomes a major tourist spot at night when the lights fall on the beautiful bridge, making its appearance opulent. Also, tourists love to take a ferry ride from the launch ghat. Other popular landmarks in Kolkata are Fort William, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Belur Math, and Indian Museum.

Packing Essentials: Pack light woollens, warm inners, sweaters, sweatshirts, track pants, jackets, comfortable walking shoes, light warm scarf or cap. 5. Srinagar

Srinagar in winters is all about snow-filled mountains and crisp weather. The largest city of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar welcomes tourists from all around the world to experience unbeatable vibes. Magical and dazzling, this city is also known as the winter wonderland of India. Hop on a Shikara boat and float over the Dal lake while sipping on delicious Kawah. Also, do not forget to visit Shalimar Bagh, Wular Lake, Baramulla, Chashme Shahi, and Nishat Bagh.

Packing Essentials: Pack heavy woollens including cardigans, warm and waterproof jackets, long coats, mufflers, long boots, warm trousers, mufflers and gloves.

Conclusion

Break the norms now as India is one of the perfect countries to chase adventures, insane views, and make fond memories. MyticketstoIndia is the ultimate platform that helps travellers booking flight tickets and making the right travel decision. India has beautiful weather all year round. The beauty of ancient temples, aesthetic landmarks, and the serenity of nature will definitely take your heart away.

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Trial and Error - part one

Pairing: clouded leopard hybrid!Yuta x black cat hybrid!Reader

Word Count: 10k (my longest yet!)

Genre: Angst and Fluff

Warnings: near sexual assault, bullying, name calling (in a non sexy, bullying way but nothing too bad), depression 

You met when you were little, as you were in the same class in your first year of middle school. Some of the other kids- human children- were picking on you. 

“You’re a black cat!” 

“Everyone knows they’re unlucky!”

“I’m allergic to cats- get away from me!” 

Yuta, one of the other hybrids in the class, came up to you after the bullies left you alone during recess. You were hiding in the shade of a tree crying, and he sat down next to you.

“You know, in Japanese culture black cats are good omens. My name is Yuta, by the way.” He tells you comfortingly. 

And from that day on, he became your best friend. You were practically inseparable, and he would often hold your hand and guide you in the hallway when you got scared. Yuta would walk you home, since he lived a few streets over. 

Best friends for life, that’s what you said. 

But because he was older, things got strained when he went to high school without you. Yuta had some sort of need to prove himself, or that’s what it seemed to you. He started making a bunch of other friends as well, and most of them were guys. They were never mean to you, but you didn’t feel like you belong. 

At first, your parents didn’t want you hanging out with them. You refused to sneak out to be with him, so when it was just you and him alone, things were awkward. A year later when you were in high school as well, you would hang out with them on campus, feeling very unwanted. However, Yuta had a way of giving you a comforting smile when you were with them, making you feel wanted. 

You felt horrible afterwards, always feeling unwanted and unnecessary after you were with them all. It became too much, so you began to distance yourself. It came naturally to you, as it was easy to stick your nose in a book and get lost in the plot or to seemingly disappear in the background. 

Again and again, the same abusive words from your peers would occur. 

“Black cats are bad luck. Get away from me.” 

“You’re just some lame hybrid, and you aren’t even special.” 

“You’re adopted. Do your parents even love you? Oh wait, they’re your owners, aren’t they?” 

It started getting worse and worse, and Yuta wasn’t always there to be with you.

You were being picked on once again in the hallways, and he walked by. Your eyes widened and you spoke his name, reaching out to him. However, he merely looked at you and kept walking without a pause in his stride. 

That day broke you inside in a way that you were never the same again. 

You were left alone and depressed. Your parents tried to help you the best that they could, but they were not hybrids and could not understand the things you went through. You went through many therapists, and you found solace with a female snow leopard psychologist. 

She was the sole reason your anxiety didn’t turn you entirely mute. Her name was Kim Eunji. She was also the only reason you graduated high school and made it into college. Most patients would see her biweekly, but you were weekly. And you needed it. 

Facing such a difficult loss didn’t help when you were going through puberty as well. And as a hybrid, you had the added bonus of starting a heat cycle when you were old enough. Yours started earlier than most female hybrids, including feline hybrids and other types as well (with the exception of rodents).

Without knowing when your biological mom started hers, or having any way of knowing how she worked with her’s… you were pretty much screwed. Since suppressants worked like other types of medicine where blood relations helped in knowing which would work best, you went through many different trials. Using those along with your other medicine was difficult, and when you’d slip up, you’d miss school for a week. 

You wondered if Yuta even noticed at first, but every time you came back he wasn’t there for you. You told yourself you didn’t need him anymore and that could protect yourself. In the end, it was just you. 

Since puberty starts later in males, it was a few years later when you were well aware Yuta started having ruts. You were never close enough to him to personally smell it, but he went missing for a couple of days every few months… and there were rumors. How he and his other friends would satisfy themselves and their instincts. 

With your suppressants, you never did that. You didn't want to catch an STD, your parents wouldn't understand it, and the list could go on. 

You talked this through with Eunji one session, and she said something brilliant to you. "Since you are not wanting to be in the position of those other girls, is it perhaps that they're getting attention from him which you no longer get?" 

She was right, of course, but that didn't make it any easier. 

"It's hard to move on when you lose a best friend, especially those who used to always be there for you. You aren't wrong to still be upset. It's perfectly natural and okay to feel this way. There's no shame in crying either. I won't tell him." She consoled you.

You grew stronger with help. You focused yourself on school rather than people and friends. Students still would pick on you, but now it was also out of jealousy. You weren't the top of the class, but you were close. Your high scores would surprise others when they find out, and you would shrug it off. 

Without a social life, it was easy to hyper focus on schoolwork. 

When the other students would really get to you, your favorite teacher was there to look out for you. His name was Han Jihun and he was a crow hybrid and could relate to the things you went through. Mr Han was also bullied when he was younger for his species and would stick up for you and others who were being picked on as soon as he noticed. Mr Han was very strict to disobedient students, and you weren't one of them.

It was a regular day of class when hybrids came up once again, and he said he was a crow hybrid. You often wondered what type of bird hybrid he was, because he had large black wings and was an omnivore. 

After class ended you went up to him and asked, "is the reason you're so smart because you're a crow hybrid?" It was purely a joke, as you knew crows were one of the most intelligent species of birds. 

Mr Han let out a hearty laugh, throwing his head back and batting his wings a few times to keep balance. "That's the funniest and nicest thing I have ever heard, y/n. Thank you." He responds with a smile.

After that, he was much more fond of you, and would often protect you from being bullied - at least physically - in the hallways. Mr Han had a way of just surveying the school hallways and stopping people from bullying (and getting them in serious trouble), so it didn’t seem like you were a teacher’s pet or his favorite. It just so happened that he kept an eye out for you. 

Mr Han and the other teachers noticed your reclusive behavior, and allowed you into the teacher’s lounge when your anxiety got too bad, or if the cafeteria was just too loud. It was a perfect hiding spot away from the other seriously immature students. 

This maturity gap didn’t manifest any further, and with guidance from your parents and counselor, you decided on a university an hour away. They gave you a brilliant scholarship and was pretty even with hybrid to human ratio- if not more hybrids than humans. You would have preferred somewhere with more hybrids, but either they were private and you couldn’t afford it or they were so elite that you couldn’t dream of being accepted. 

So when you made it to your current university and moved there, you had your problems. Your first set of roommates sucked, but then again, they were humans. You went through trouble finding ones that were decent, until you managed to use your disability to get your own room, then find decent apartment mates. You kept to yourself, and they didn’t seem to mind. 

Your classes were going well, but your social life was non existent. A new friend from a class of yours invited you to go to anime club with her. The people there were very diverse and actually kind. So, you began to enjoy yourself. 

After about a month of you going, Yuta showed up to the club. It made sense; you had always had similar interests. But what surprised you was that he was a member of the club already and was normally extremely active in it. 

One of your new friends in the club, Nayeon, leaned over and whispered to you. “That’s Yuta, and he’s the vice president of the club. Since the current guy is a senior, he’ll probably take over next year. I brought Momo on your first time, and apparently he heard and didn’t show up. Turns out he wasn’t interested in being set up.” You look at Nayeon, your fox hybrid friend, in disbelief. “Oh, by the way, he’s a hybrid too. Under all that hair, he has two cat ears underneath all of his hair. He’s actually a-” 

“Clouded leopard hybrid. I know.” You supply, shaking your head. “I should… I should go. I’ll see you tomorrow in class.” You say, getting up and leaving silently. Nayeon tried to stop you, but you were too fast and desperate to get away. 

Little did you know, Yuta scents you and follows you into the hallway. 

“Y/N?” he asks, grabbing you by the wrist. “Is it really you?” he asks in disbelief, letting your arm go and surveying your face. 

You felt trapped, your breath stuck in your throat. He looks at you like he hasn’t properly seen you in years. His pupils were blown wide and you were awestruck at how attractive he had come over the years. You backed up against the wall, ears tucked against your head. 

“Get away from me. You have no right to act like you know me so well.” You hiss, your tail fluffing up in anger. 

Yuta let go of your arm, and you stalked away to your dorm. You felt anger burning through your veins, and you felt stupid and foolish for forgetting he went here too. 

Nayeon texts and calls you multiple times, but you text her back saying you made it to your room and you need some time alone. Needless to say, you hole yourself up in your room. 

Within the week, your heat came early and stronger than before. When Nayeon found out, she was a bit more gentle when she was with you, and you had your suspicions that she somehow figured out what had happened between the two of you. It wouldn’t have surprised you if she straight up asked Yuta and put the pieces together herself. 

You took your suppressants and only ventured out of your room for class. You got stares, catcalls, and the likes from other hybrids that scented you. You wouldn't normally go out so much and your heat scent was normally much lighter, but your encounter with Yuta seemed to make it drastically worse. 

On your final day of heat, you accidentally fell asleep in the library. You woke up to a gentle and familiar hand on your arm. 

"Y/n… Y/n… you need to wake up." Yuta whispers, trying to wake you. 

"Hmm?" you murmur, rubbing your eyes awake and your ears perking up. "What do you want?" You hiss once you realize it was him. 

He flashes his teeth in anger at your reaction, and you notice that he is visibly stressed. "Your in public by yourself, vulnerable and in heat. Let me take you home, or come to my place. I can tell that you've missed suppressants before this heat, and so can every other hybrid. You aren't safe."

"I'm not going anywhere with you, Yuta. Remember, I'm just a boring, plain black cat." You hiss, gathering your books and stuffing them into your backpack. "I will be fine on my own, thank you very much." 

Yuta grabs your wrist roughly and pins you to the wall behind you. His pupils were blown wide, his ears flat, and his tail thrashing. “Look, I’m only here because your girl friends were too scared to be with you and take you home by themselves. Let me take you to your apartment because I don’t want some random guy harming you. Do not test me, Y/N.” Yuta hisses at you, taking your hand and walking you out of the library. 

The way he manhandled you turns you on, and you can feel your underwear getting wet. His nose twitches and you blush, but he ignores whatever he scents and continues to walk you to your dorm. 

He takes your university ID from your shaking hands and swipes you in, promptly marching you to your room. Yuta then takes your keys before you can fall, and brings you into your room. His touch becomes significantly more gentle as he guides you to your bed and gets you some cold water. Because it’s late, he finds your medicine and gives it to you. 

You can’t help but tear up a little when you realize he got you the correct ones; he still remembered from years ago. 

He watches you take them and asks, “Where are your pajamas? Do you want me to get them, or-?”

You shake your head and try to get up, but your final wave of heat starts back up again and you’re doubling over in pain on your bed. You manage to meekly point to the proper drawer, and Yuta opens it and takes out your favorite pair. It was a simple flowery bottoms and a solid shirt, and there was no way he could tell they were your favorite as he had never seen them before. He set them on the bed beside you and kisses your forehead. 

“Change and sleep well, kitten. Don’t stay out like that until you are better, okay? I’m sorry if I scared or hurt you in the library… I just… wanted you to be safe.” Yuta admits, his face turning a little red. 

With that he’s out of your room and gone. 

You end up falling asleep without changing, and wake up irritated that he didn't try to find someone to help you change or at least make sure you took your bra off. 

Now that your heat was gone, you were irritable, hungry, and needed to shower. When you remembered it was Thursday, curiosity got the better of you. 

Anime club was yesterday, and Yuta found you. So, you texted Nayeon. 

Y/N: Hey, was Yuta at the club last night?

N: Dropping formalities now, are we? 😏

Y/N: Oh shut it I know you know that we were friends when we were little

N: I do 😊

N: But to answer your question, he got a text from someone and then ran tf off. 

N: Why do you ask? 

Y/N: Well fuck

Y/N: No reason

N: Don’t lie to your best friend! 

Y/N: Nayeon 🙄

Y/N: I’ll tell u later. Geesh. 

Thoughts were racing through your mind as you manage to get yourself ready for the day. You had to skip breakfast and were nearly late for your first class. You were disheveled, but it was that kind of day. 

You felt unnerved when you left class, so you naturally did your best to find someone to cling to. 

The first person you found was a goofy dog hybrid named Johnny. You never had the nerve to ask if he was a labrador hybrid, but you were pretty certain he was, given his outgoing and playful demeanor and long, strong tail that actually really hurt you one more than one occasion than you'd like to admit. 

You tightly grab onto his elbow and hold onto his arm for dear life, your ears flattening as you cling to him. 

"Hey Johnny," you say softly, not looking at him but merely walking with him out of the building. 

"Are you okay? I've been really worried about you. Your heats are rough, aren't they?" Johnny said softly, leading you to a more secluded area outside. 

You blush and nod as he pulls you down onto a bench, clearly not minding your death grip on his arm. "It snuck up on me and I don't want to miss class. I hate getting behind and it makes my anxiety worse." 

Johnny nods in understanding, listening intently. Even if he was a funny guy and really good at getting you to laugh and relax, he was also good at listening to how you felt. That was one of your favorite things about him, and it was one of the ways you knew he really does care about you. 

"You should have listened to me. I told you it was gonna happen soon. And I know for a fact that Jihyo reminded you to get your suppressants. Did you not?" 

You chew on your lip, feeling guilty. "I mean yeah, but I didn't start taking them early enough. I was a few days late and took them only the day before my heat instead of three days. And it was a different brand of the same medication… since I've been taking the one so long I don't think it was as effective." 

"Well let's make sure you have the right ones next time. And someone with you when you're not in your room. It would make us all the more comfortable." Johnny admits. 

"Us?" You ask, cutely tilting your head. He was obviously talking for someone else as well, and you were curious who it was caring for you so much. Sure, you knew your girl friends did, but they would say it themselves and honestly wouldn't be too upset if you were by yourself during your heat. They don't like being locked up for a time any more than you do. 

"I, uh, it's not my place to say. But also, you could have found someone to stay with you during your heat. And before you say you aren't like that, I've definitely had females stay with me during rut and nothing happened. She just made sure I ate and stuff. I would be more than happy to do it next time." Johnny genuinely offers. "Although then again, I'm pretty sure she came out as lesbian now so maybe that's why…" 

You softly laugh and squeeze his arm. "As much as I'd love something like that, I think it could end up being a bad idea. I've had… bad experiences during heat. And I don't want any of that negativity reflected onto you. I value you as a friend too much." You quietly admit, not looking at him. 

When you first started going into heat, it was often sporadic and unexpected. Because your parents were humans, they couldn't sense when it was coming to have you stay home. You were never sexually assaulted, but you were harassed far more often than you'd like to admit. Since it was also when you're friendship with Yuta origin began to dwindle, you didn't have a friend to help you. 

"You okay?" Johnny gently asks, noticing you space out. 

You shake your head to rid yourself of the thoughts, chewing your lip. "I will be." 

You two managed to get outside through your conversation, so your grip on his arm loosened some and your ears began to perk up. 

"Hey, do you know how Yuta found me in the library yesterday?" You ask him, tilting your head and looking up at him. 

You knew through Nayeon that he was at anime club last night, so it eliminated another option of who found you. 

"Well he got a text from Jungwoo. I'm not sure if you've met him yet? He's a very gently golden retriever hybrid. He can be pretty shy with people, especially girls. I'm not sure why he choose to text Yuta. I feel like Jaehyun or I would have been better since we're bigger." He chuckles softly, grinning cheekily at you. Johnny was smart; he knew exactly why you found him in the hallway to hold onto. 

"I've seen him around some, but we've never officially met. He is with Mark a lot, right?" 

"Yeah, they're pretty good friends. Unless you're thinking of Haechan… But he is a jaguar hybrid, not dog." 

"Okay, I think I know who you mean now," you respond with a decisive nod. 

Suddenly, you were face to face with a very angry Yuta. His pupils were dilated and his eyes narrow and as surveys you with Johnny. He gently takes your arm that was interlinked with Johnny's, clearly restraining himself with difficulty. He then grabs your wrist and pulls you along with him, hissing at Johnny. 

Yuta leads you to a more secluded spot on the side of the building, backing you against the wall. You blink in confusion, bewildered by his behavior until you smell the overwhelming sensation of him going into rut. You do your best to ignore your instincts as he sniffs you, his nose centimeters from your neck. 

"Why were you all over Johnny, hmm? Your heat is over but you're still needy, aren't you? First the library, now this… you didn't even shower this morning. Are you wanting all of the men to come chasing after you? Hmm? You've been acting like such a naughty slut. You need someone to put you in your place." He growls lowly, his anger more than evident. 

It took everything in you not to completely cower, and you were trying to convince yourself that he didn't mean what he was saying and that everything was fine. 

You don't trust your voice to speak, so Yuta continues. 

"You just want anyone to please you, but I know better. You're a naughty girl who loves being chased after and denying everyone. Even me. You'll deny me but will see how long that lasts, yeah? I'll have you in my bed screaming my name as I-" here, Yuta cut himself off. He was shaking slightly as he controls himself from continuing, him not wanting to make things worse between the two of you. 

Jaehyun soon shows up, having clearly ran here. Johnny was right by him, and they both looked surprised, confused, and very concerned. 

"Y/N, please leave," Jaehyun says very softly to you. He then turns to Yuta and tells him, "You really need to go back to your apartment. You don't want to do anything else that you will regret, do you? We will take you there if you want." 

You could practically see Jaehyun's reflexes preparing to pounce, and you slowly backed away. 

"Y/N. I want Y/N to be safe." Yuta manages to get out, starting to sweat. 

"Do you want me to take her to her dorm or class or wherever it is that she's going?" Johnny suggests. 

"No, not you," Yuta sneers.

Johnny raises his hands, calm somehow. 

Yuta's tail thrashes in anger, and your ears flatten. You find your last bit of courage before saying, "Yuta please go home. I need to shower before class and work. You need to take care of yourself too. Please don't worry about me." 

He turns and looks at you, his eyes more amber than usual. "Fine, but only if someone is with you. A female." He specifies. 

You sigh softly but don't refute him, knowing how sensitive males would get in rut. Normally they were that protective over their mates, so it was weird for him to be acting like that with you. You definitely weren't mates, nor were you really friends. 

"I just saw Seulgi and Yeri, I'll go grab them," Johnny says, quickly running off to get them. 

"I'll go with you, Jaehyun," Yuta huffs out, practically dragging himself away from his spot, his eyes only leaving you once you were with Seulgi and Yeri. 

Yeri gingerly takes your arm, letting you fume in silent anger as they walk. 

"You live in the Cultural and Technological dorm, right?" She gently asks as you got closer to that part of campus.

"Yes…" you say, your head still spinning. 

"Why don't you take some pain medicine once you get inside? That way it will kick in before you have to leave." Seulgi smartly suggests. 

Seulgi was another fox hybrid, and Yeri a ragdoll cat. 

Yeri purred a little as you nodded and used your card to unlock the building, letting them both in. 

"Are you feeling better?" She gently asks you. 

You nod slightly, still overwhelmed. 

"I'll make sure it works out. He needs to apologize and talk to you." Seulgi says. "I don't know everything that happened, but if he was that worked up he shouldn't have left his room. He could have done something terrible." 

"But he kinda did, Seulgi. He harassed her, technically. You can report that, you know, Y/N. It's up to you, obviously. We won't say anything if you don't want us too. I'll send you the link via text later and you can decide. No pressure." Yeri assures you. 

"I think he will come begging for forgiveness when he's… him again. We'll see. But Yeri-ah I'd right, Y/N. The ball is in your court, or whatever the saying is." Seulgi agrees. 

When you reached your door and were inside by your personal bedroom door, Yeri spoke up again. "If you need us or anything or want to talk or… whatever, really, you know how to contact us. And please feel free, okay?" She says, gently hugging you. 

"Take care of yourself," Seulgi adds before they leave you to your own devices.

The rest of the day was fairly normal, up until you were leaving work. That’s when Jaehyung found you, panting softly as though he had just run there. 

“Hey,” he says softly, smiling and showing his dimples. “Did everything end up okay?” he asks, falling into pace next to you. 

You shrug a little as you walk. “Yeah, I suppose so. But I think some people heard about what happened… and I really don’t know what to do.” You admit, your ears drooping a little. 

“Don’t worry too much about it. Take your time, too.” He kindly suggests, running a hand through his hair. 

“That’s easy for you to say,” you grumble, irritated that it’s been filling your mind all day. On the bright side, you’d be seeing your therapist tomorrow, so maybe that would help. 

“And about Yuta…” Jaehyung began, looking around a little and worrying his lip. “Well, we got him to the apartment and he’s safe there. He’s not going to be leaving anytime soon either, so you’ll be fine. We’re actually… We kind of are taking turns babysitting him.” Jaehyun admits with a soft chuckle. “I’ve never actually seen him this worked up.”

“You’re acting like it’s my fault,” you point out, the hairs on the back of your neck sticking up in irritation. 

Jaehyun shakes his head no quickly. “It’s not your fault at all. Sure, it may be Yuta’s feelings for you, but that isn’t your fault. He should have known and been in better control of himself.” he quickly tells you. “Seriously, he’s the one to blame so don’t you feel guilty. Are you headed back home?” 

“To my dorm, yeah,” you respond, not truly feeling as though it wasn’t your fault. 

“Do you mind me walking you back? I won’t go inside; I don’t want Yuta mad at me. Clouded leopards have sharp teeth. Way to sharp. I suppose that’s what they get for being smaller.” Jaehyun grumbles, shaking his head. 

“Says the liger hybrid,” you scoff, shaking your head. 

“I just have bulky size, okay? It’s not like I’m a giant or anything,” Jaehyun says defensively. 

“I know, I’m just teasing you a little,” you respond, a small smile finding its way onto your face. 

You can tell that Jaehyun is pouting slightly by the silence between you two as you continue to walk. 

“If you’re okay with it, we’re trying to see if Yuta will talk to you. I mean, he obviously needs to apologize and everything is up to you, but… I dunno. I think things need to be worked out between you two. Haven’t you been friends since you were little?” Jaehyun says. 

“We were friends when we were little,” you respond, emphasizing that it was in the past. 

Jaehyun lets out a hum while he things, shrugging some. “I’d say it’s not my business, but it kind of is right now because of Yuta’s behavior. I do prefer people talking to me because they want to let me know things rather than because they feel it’s necessary. So when you’re ready or if you just want to talk, I’d like to understand.” 

“Thanks, I think?” You respond, turning to Jaehyung as you near the entrance of the dorm. “I need time to think this all through. It’s a lot to process, and I haven’t really had any time to do so. But you’re right about him needing to apologize.” You sigh and shake your heads, swiping your card and opening the door. 

Before you go in, you turn back and add, “You know I could report him, right?” 

“Yes, I’m aware. Johnny is the one who mentioned it to me. He does not know though. I mean, he knows what he did was wrong but he doesn’t know that’s something reportable. Probably because he’s in rut. But we won’t tell him if you do or don’t report him, Y/N. That’s your prerogative.” Jaehyun responds.

When you got home and were laying in bed looking over your schedule for tomorrow, you were more than relieved to notice that in two more days, you were having a session with your therapist Eunji.  

The two days between your session felt slower than the rest of your life. You were completely on edge as you made your way to where Eunji's office was. 

Your phone buzzes a few times as you drive, and you don't get the chance to check it until your arriving at your session. 

You sign in as usual and sit down, reading over the text from Yuta. 

Hey, I'm really sorry about what happened the other day. They others were right about me not going out early. I really hope I can make it up to you somehow. 

Your name is called to deaf ears, until Eunji comes out to actually get you. 

"Let's go in and talk about that, yeah?" She suggests, gently guiding him back to her office. 

You glance at your phone again, nearly dropping it when you see the next message. 

If you want, I could take you out for dinner. That way I could explain things and be honest with you. Its past time, really. 

Let me know if that's okay with you. Whatever is the most comfortable for you. I don't want to scare you again. 

“What’s wrong, Y/N? Why don’t you put your phone down and you can explain what’s going on. Would you like some tea? I have your favorite.” Eunji says gently. 

You nod, a blank look on your face as you watch her fix up some tea. With a deep breath, you manage to start talking. 

“So I started going to anime club like you recommended, and it turns out Yuta is the vice president. And after I was in heat, well, on my last day… I fell asleep in the library. One of his friends texted him and he came to the library. He took me home and was really sweet and gentle with me.” You started, even though she knew about anime club already.  “Anyways, he took me home and laid me in bed and it was so sweet. But then the very next day he got pissed at me for holding onto Johnny’s arm. He is just my FRIEND! Plus, I still had my heat scent on me and he’s pretty intimidating when he wants to be. But then Yuta… Well, he-he found us and got mad. His rut must have gotten triggered by me, and he… Well Seulgi and Yeri said he technically sexually harassed me. They said I could report him but I seriously don’t know what to do anymore. I thought being around him wouldn’t be a problem, but it clearly is!” You rant, bursting to tears as Eunji sets your tea down in front of you. 

She gets a box of tissues and sets them down, offering you a few. You take them as you cry, trying to calm down enough to be coherent. 

"So there's that, but then he just texted me and apologized and now… I don't know. I use to trust him completely, but I don't anymore. And I don't want anyone to hurt me, you know? I'm too sensitive for a terrible heartbreak. I'm so afraid that if I say yes and meet him, he'll confess. But if he does, I'm practically certain he will end up breaking my heart… he has once, so why not again?" 

"Y/N," Eunji whispers, slowly shaking her head. "Don't overthink things, okay? And what do you want to do?"

"I-I want to report him like they said, but my heart… I want to let him explain but I'm scared. I just… I will give him a second chance. People deserve second chances. If it doesn't go well, I can still report him. Right?" 

Eunji nods her head, taking notes as usual. "Exactly. And make sure you meet somewhere in public and don't go anywhere with just him until you're comfortable." 

"Unna, what if it was just because of me? They told me not to think this way, but what if my heat triggered his rut to be so aggressive? I know we aren't mates or anything, but is there no explanation?" 

Eunju smiles softly, clearly not surprised by your question. "You've known each other for so long, so he may still be naturally protective over you. That nature may be why he pinned you down. He didn't actually touch you or anything, did he?"

You shake your head no, realizing that he was respectful of your boundaries. 

"Besides, heats and ruts cant very triggered more than a week early, if even that much. Bodies can't take changes in hormones that quickly. So his would have been coming soon anyways. And at his age, I'm sure he knows what and who may trigger him, for the most part. And if you are one, then it was silly of him to go help you when you were in the library. It just as easily could have been Johnny." Eunji explains. 

You nod in thought, pleasantly surprised by her words. 

"Drink some of the tea as you process, then let me know what you're thinking," she gently urges you. 

You do as she asks, drinking in the delightful drink. Your mind was whirling and you calmed it with a few deep breaths and by focusing on the task at hand. How did you feel about Yuta? 

"I think I'm in love with him," you whisper, your eyes widening some. "I think I always have been…" 

Before your self hatred could creep in and strengthen, Eunji thankfully spoke up. "What does being in love with someone entail to you, Y/N?" She prompts you. 

"It's not that you think about them all the time, but when you do you crave their presence. Its like…. You get butterflies and blush because you care about them more than you would as friends. You know a lot about them and always want more. Words honestly can't do it justice… But Unnie, I've never had someone love me back. What if he rejects me?" 

"He may want to confess. If you do meet with him, let him speak first. But would you like to practice confessing to him? Thinking of a script will help you." 

"You're right, they normally do," you laugh, smiling now. You feel lighthearted and giddy, but nervous at the same time. And this was Eunji, not even Yuta. 

Eunji nods and smiles before getting into character, acting more serious. You take a deep breath and close your eyes, breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. "Yuta, I need to be honest with you. I like you more than just friends should. I understand if you do not feel the same way, and would still like to go back to being friends, if that's okay with you?" 

Eunji nods and claps her hands. "Well done, Y/N! Remember, practice in the mirror! You'll be fine. But again, you don't need to meet him if you don't want to." 

"I do want to. But Eunji… can you help me reply? I do not know what to say." You say with a shy laugh. 

"Of course. So do you want to meet?"

"Yes." 

"Alright, so why don't you say dinner would be nice, and then suggest a day and time. You can say you have something to tell him too, or keep that to yourself." Eunji advises. 

You nod before formulating your reply.

Yuta, I would really like that. Would Saturday around 5 work for you? Did you have some place in mind? 

You get a reply within seconds after sending the text. 

Don't be so formal with me, Y/N! I'm serious. It's weird coming from you! ☹ That works perfect, and I have the perfect restaurant in mind. I know you can be picky with food but you really will enjoy this place. I won't tell you where because it's a surprise! I can pick you up too, just let me know where you're at then! I will make a reservation for us too 😊

You can't help but laugh at how long his response is, but also feel touched. "Eunji Unnie, I'm going to need to go shopping now! What do people wear for this kind of thing? Is it a date?" 

She laughs gently and shakes her head. "It's a date if you both want it to be. Don't worry about that now. As for clothes, it depends on the restaurant. Since he didn't specify, I have a feeling its somewhere nice. I'd suggest a dress or skirt. Something a little more than casual but not too fancy. Think little black dress, but you may want to add color." 

You nod in thought, thinking of your wardrobe. "I'll have friends help me, since they can see what I have and maybe go shopping with them. That should work. Now I just have to navigate everything else between now and then…" You say nervously. 

"You'll be fine. When you get anxious about it and start thinking of how things will go wrong or badly, think of what to do if that happens. Challenge yourself to think of good outcomes. Practice with yourself in the mirror. You will be okay and you will make it through this. Okay Y/N?" 

You nod and let out a shaky sigh. 

"And our time is up. I'll head out with you, okay?" Eunji says as she stands up and exits the room.

You follow her through the hallway to the front desk and thank her. 

"Have a good time and stay safe, Y/N. It was a pleasure to see you as usual." She tells you with a smile. 

Saturday morning you woke up in a panic. You had to work until noon, and had completely forgotten to text Nayeon if she could help you get ready. You quickly send her one before getting ready for work. 

Your exhaustion is gone once you get to work, and instead you are full of nervous energy. Your coworker Tzuyu picks up on it and asks you about it, and you vaguely mention that you may have a date but you're not sure if you should call it that. 

She laughs kindly at your response and informs you, "I mean, it depends on the situation and how it goes. And if you both want it to be a date. If you don't want it to be a date, tell him. If you want it to be or aren't sure, you can ask afterwards or later." 

"That's actually… that's really great advice. Thanks, Tzuyu." You say, smiling and calming a little. 

The rest of work went surprisingly well, and before you knew it, you were hanging out with Nayeon. "We need to go clothes shopping. Since he knows you, he probably has seen most of your wardrobe. So let's find something a little out of your comfort zone but stunning." She suggests as she drives you to the mall. 

When you do start trying on dresses and outfits with varying levels of formality, you notice Nayeon sneakily texting someone. You pay no mind and hope she isn't too distracted by all of the guys that text her. 

"You need something with an open back. You're back is so pretty~" she says, holding up a dress. "Not this one, because it's a hideous color but you get me."

Eventually, you find a super cute sundress. It was peach and reached your calves. It had a decently modest neckline, as it didn't go too low but it still showed a lot of skin. It had little pink, ivory, and pastel yellow flowers on it as well. 

"Its super cute, Y/N, but I don't think it's the right occasion for that kind of dress. That's not to say you shouldn't get it, but we ought to keep looking." Nayeon tells you, which then gives you the feeling she knows more than is letting on. 

You sigh softly and change, trying to decide if you should or shouldn't buy the dress. When you check the tag you realize it was on sale, which managed to lift your anxiety into ease. 

"I'm going to buy it still. I hope we find the right dress soon…" you admit, checking the time. 

“There’s a new shop in the mall that I’ve been wanting to check out, and they hopefully will have something there. Apparently it has really nice dresses for pretty cheap.” Nayeon says, walking with you to the line to buy the sundress. 

“Well, there’s still more stores if this one doesn’t work, right?” you say, your voice slightly hopeful.

Nayeon gives you a halfhearted smile and shrugs. “I mean, there’s always thrift stores too. I know you never have much luck there, but we can always try.” 

You sigh softly as you buy the dress, silently praying that the next store will have something more appropriate. Once you’re done and she takes your arm, leading you to the store, you ask her, “Hey. How do you know that this dress won’t be right for the occasion?”

She blushes and looks away guiltily. “Well I know how you can get when you’re nervous and don’t know what to wear, so I figured that if I asked Yuta himself then it would be easier to find an outfit that would work. Please don’t be mad about it!”

“Nayeon!” You say, lightly swatting her arm. “It’s not fair, you know more about what’s going on than I do~” you whine, frowning slightly. 

“Don’t frown so much or you’ll get a frown line~” Nayeon teased, grinning mischievously as she took you into the store. “I promised him I wouldn’t say a thing, or else. He only told me where you’re going to eat but didn’t say anything specific like what he was planning on saying. Okay?”

“But what if I don't like anything on the menu~ You know I can be a picky eater, especially at new restaurants.” You complain, letting her lead you to the dresses. You let go of her arm and start looking through the ones in your size, picking out a few to try on. 

“You know he cares about you more than that? And you’re childhood friends, I’m sure he could help you choose something to eat. Don’t be such a worrywart, okay Y/N?” Nayeon responds, grabbing a few more dresses as well. 

Before you know it you’ve tried on at least ten dresses and only have one left. “If this one doesn’t work either I might scream,” you mumble to yourself. 

“Hey, we’re in public don’t you dare!” Nayeon teases, and you know she barely heard you. 

You huff as you try it on, the light blue complimenting your skin tone perfectly. You zip up the back and admire it in the mirror. “You were right, I do have a nice back,” You softly laugh as you open the door, revealing the dress to Nayeon. 

“It’s stunning, Y/N. Seriously. You look amazing. Completely stunning.” she compliments, making your cheeks heat up. 

“The halter neckline doesn’t look weird or anything?” You ask, gently touching the satin fabric where it meets above your collar bones.

“Not at all. Unless it feels like its choking you. Then we should find a different dress.” 

“No! No! I just, I didn’t want it to look weird. Are the straps aligned on my back? It doesn’t look bad without a bra? I normally wouldn’t go braless… but this dress is surprisingly well supportive.”

“It looks fine, don’t worry about it. You don’t even have any side boob showing.” Nayeon giggles, gently tracing where the fabric met your skin. 

“Stop, that tickles!” You say, stepping away from her.

“Sorry, sorry. I think this is definitely the one. Do you want me to do your hair and makeup? I don’t mind~” Nayeon suggests, letting you step back into the dressing room and change back into your clothes. 

“Hmm no. That’ll make it feel like it needs to be a date. Is it a date? Wait, don’t ask him! Or do. What if he doesn’t want it to be a date? What if he does want it to be a date?” 

“Well, do you want it to be a date?”

“I don’t know! Do I?” 

"I don't know the answer. You do." Nayeon responds. "Mina gets off soon, she could do your makeup if you want. We should do your hair up. Do you want to borrow any of my makeup?" 

You shake your head, gently taking her hands. "I'll be good. Let me change and pay for this because now we're in a time crunch. I should be good." You tell her, going back into the dressing room stall and putting your clothes back on. 

You sigh softly as you fix your hair and hang the dresses back up. You get rid of the ones that didn't work and keep the one the did, smiling at Nayeon as she joins you walking to the register. 

"You're gonna need to calm down because incan smell the anxiety coming off of you in strong waves. I know you're nervous but that scent isn't going to help anyone." Nayeon tells you after you pay, guiding you through the mall and to the car. "Do some self care before you go and you may as well ask him if he wants this to be a date or not. Then your anxiety can change and lessen because then you would know what to expect." 

"I know you're right, but that doesn't make it better. Plus I need to figure out if I want it to be a date or not. If I don't want it to be, then it shouldn't be… I think." You thoughtfully respond.

"Yes, he can't force things to be a date. Besides, he fucked shit up so if you don't want this to be a date he doesn't deserve it to be." Nayeon assures you as leave. 

She turns on your favorite playlist of hers as she drives you back, knowing it could help you stay calm. When you were at your place, she turns down the music and assures you, "you can do this. Now go have some fun!" 

A little over an hour later, you were dressed and ready with your hair up in a fancy ponytail and curls, your makeup the best you've ever done. You slid on your heels and grabbed your purse and keys, making sure he was our waiting for you. 

You tell him you are on your way down, glancing in the mirror one last time. Your eyes dilate some as you check to make sure your lipstick did not already smudge, and the next thing you knew you were outside. 

The soft clicking of your heels alerted Yuta that you were there, and he came out of his car with a brilliant smile. 

"For a minute there I thought you were about to stand me up. I'm glad I was wrong!" He says, clearly relieved by your presence as he opens the passenger door for you. Once you're in he gently shuts it and joins you, making sure you both have your seatbelts on before driving.

"I thought about it. But then again, it would have been a waste to look this good and stay home by myself." You tease, grinning playfully. 

Yuta laughs softly, and responds, "Yeah, it would be a shame. I'm honored to be able to appreciate your beauty for the night." He said it as a joke, but you knew better. He was glad that you were here and impressed at how beautiful you look.

"I could say the same for you. You look very nice in your suit. Did you even get it tailored?" You compliment and ask, tail lazily swishing back and forth as you admired his tuxedo. It was a classic black one, but it fit him well.

"Yes, I did. I figured it looks better this way. Was I right?" He responds, smiling as he teases you. 

"Yes... " you admit, cheeks heating up as you turn to look out the window. 

Yuta grins triumphantly, your (slightly forced) compliment making him happy. "I think you will really enjoy dinner. I managed to get in because Taeyong works there. Do you remember him? He is a waiter there and has been for a while. He owned me one anyways." Yuta says, filling in the silence of the car.

Your ears softly flick forwards to better listen to him, and you find yours staring out the window. "He was one of your friends from high school. Does he go to college nearby too?" You ask, not really interested in Taeyong but asking anyways. It was polite, after all. 

Yuta glances over at you with a smile. "I know you're just saying that. But yes, he is. I believe he does more online classes so he can schedule in working." 

You nod, forgetting that Yuta can't see you do so. "Good for him. It's hard to work and do school at the same time." You speak up, knowing the pain of scheduling work around class. 

"It is. And you've been doing it too, so good on you." Yuta easily compliments, making you blush. 

"Thank you," you shyly murmur, your ears flicking backwards. 

When you reach the restaurant, it was as high class and fancy as you expected. You made a mental note to thank Nayeon later for going dress shopping with you and making you get your current dress. Yuta handed the car over to the valet and led a very dazed and awed you inside. 

He went to the hostess and gave her his name, and soon you were being guided to your seats. Yuta, being the gentleman that you knew he was capable of being, pulls your chair out for you and gently pushes you back in. 

You read over the menu, shocked at the choices, expansiveness, and how confusing the dishes sounded. You hardly notice when Yuta orders a sweet rosé, as you are attempting to decipher the menu. 

"Hey, don't worry too much about it," Yuta gently chides you, knowing exactly what you were thinking. "I know exactly what to get you. Trust me on this." 

You nod and put down the menu, taking the time to survey your surroundings. There was a good mix of humans and hybrids, and most seem to be couples. Your eyes find many that ate a human and a hybrid, which makes you happy that they were publicly defying stereotypes and social norms. 

"Y/N, I'm really truly sorry about the other week. I wasn't thinking straight, and that's not an excuse, just an explanation. I don't usually get triggered into my rut early anymore, but I should have been more careful… especially around you." Yuta admits, breaking the silence between you two. He was being sincere, so much so that his eyes were wet as though he was on the verge of tears. "You-you mean a lot to me. I know it hasn't seemed like that for the past few years, but I really mean it. I- I'd like to, well, i don't want to start over, but if we can move forward… I'd really really like that. What I said was perfectly true too. I would like to be more than friends but I totally understand if you say no or want to start as just friends. I just… I just really miss you, Y/N..." Yuta says breathlessly, uncertain of how you would react. 

You took the chance to take a few gulps of wine, drinking half of what was in it. Your ears were twitching out of nervousness, and you could hear the pounding of your heart. You struggled to stay calm and not shred the napkin, preparing to answer when the waiter makes his appearance once more, asking if you were ready to order. 

Yuta smiles at him, and you could tell it was fake and very forced, even though to others it wouldn't come across that way. "She will have the special and I would like the filet mignon done medium rare." 

The waiter nods and leaves you both alone once more. 

Left with the need to answer, you lose your voice. You close your eyes and take a deep breath, doing your best to focus on things to stay grounded. "I think… I'd say uhm… we should rekindle our old friendship." you murmur, managing to get something out. 

Yuta looks ecstatic at your response, pleased that you'd even be willing to stay around him. 

"But," you add, looking away from him, "I wouldn't be opposed to this being a date and maybe being more than friends." 

Yuta's ears go straight forward, and his eyes widen. "Do you- do you mean it?" He asks. 

You shyly nod, glancing down at your lap. "I wouldn't have said so if I didn't," you giggle a little, your eyes meeting his. 

Yuta smiles a real smile this time, and you swear your heart skips a beat. You can't help the smile that makes its way onto your lips, as Yuta's is too contagious. 

"I'll make this the best date ever then," he assures you, purring softly. 

You feel the heat in your cheeks, and Yuta doesn't have the chance to comment or tease you as the food comes. The waiter sets down the most delicious looking salmon in front of you, alongside steamed asparagus. Your mouth waters as you look up at Yuta, who was smirking at you. 

"I remembered how much you love salmon," he admits with a shrug. "I pay attention to details sometimes." 

You giggle and take a bite, purring in satisfaction at the taste. Whatever light seasoning was on the fish was perfect, and you gladly consume your dinner. 

The conversation was easy thereafter, catching up with him. You avoided the burning question within you, not wanting to ruin the night. Your cheeks feel warmer than usual, and you realize quickly that you hadn't been drinking enough water with all of the wine. 

Your campus and therefore dorm was a dry campus. You couldn't have alcohol on campus, and that included in yourself… no matter how idiotic that rule may be. 

You try to voice this concern to Yuta as you leave, and he just shakes his head with a smile on his face. He, of course, was perfectly fine. If not, you wouldn't even consider getting in the car with him. 

"I didn't say the date was over yet," he tells you as the valet brings him his car. Yuta gingerly guides you into the passenger seat, buckling you in as you giggle and blush. "Watch your tail, kitten," he warns, waiting for you to move it inside the car completely before shutting the door. 

"Did you ever take Astronomy?" He asks you, buckling in and starting to drive. 

"No. I took Geology instead." You respond, turning on the seat warmer. 

Yuta notices and, at a stoplight, takes off his jacket and offers it to you. You take it and carefully put it on while Yuta explains his reason for the question. 

"Ah, good. There's this spot that I found for class outside of the city. You can see all of the stars and the night view is beautiful. It's a wonderful field that I want to show you. Then we can stargaze if you'd like." 

"I would like that," you tiredly murmur, falling asleep to the car's lulling movements. 

Yuta smiles at your sleeping figure, turning on the music softly and concentrating on driving. 

You wake when the engine stops, the white noise from it turning into the chirping of crickets. Yuta goes to the back of his car and retrieves blankets and a quilt. He then opens the door for you and guides you into the field. Yuta spreads out the quilt and helps you sit, gently holding your hand. He offers you a blanket which you gladly take, and soon you're laying side by side, looking up at the sky. 

"The view is outstanding. Without light pollution, you can see hundreds of stars." You say. 

"Yes, you're right," Yuta says, leaving you in silence for a while. "Do you know any constellations?" 

You shake your head and respond, "I know Orion's belt and the two dippers. I find the big dipper easier… I suppose if I can find Orion's belt I can find him…" 

Yuta smiled softly and began pointing out constellations and explaining the difference in star colors and the link to age. You listen, aw struck and the knowledge and size of the universe. 

"Out of all time and space, I'm glad I live now," he admits.

"Why?"

"Because I can be here with you, even if I fucked up our relationship so many times."

You can't help the heat that rises to your cheeks at his words. "You know, most of life is trial and error. All we can do is make the best of it to be our best selves. And if we mess up, just apologize and try to make it better." 

"Y/N," Yuta says, his voice sounding choked up. 

You hum in response, but his words are caught in his throat. 

After a while, you started to fall asleep. Yuta notices the change in your breathing, and a small smile forms on his face. 

“Let’s take you home, yeah?” he says softly, gently picking you up and putting you in the car. He gathers the blankets and puts them in the car. Yuta gently buckles you in.

Soon enough, you wake up to the car stopping. You were only half asleep as you went back upstairs. You felt like your entire evening was a dream as you laid down on your bed, a soft sigh of contentment escaping you. 

“Maybe things will be okay,” you whisper to yourself. 

[satonthelotuspier]

For day 6 & 7 of Wangxian week I present the first WangXian POV for Soulmate’s Regret AU feat Mobster LWJ and Cop WWX.

Prompt palettes for the days are: 

Day 6 – Sacrifices – Devotion – Role Reversal AU

Day 7 – Passion – Marriage – Soulmate AU

Yes, I went with six prompts because why do 3 when you can do 6?

CW Mild spice at the very end.

“So we should just be OK with the fact he’s married to one of the biggest fucking gangsters in Shanghai, should we?” Su She demanded, knocking his shoulder against Wei Wuxian’s. And really, if he didn’t hear this at least once a month, Wei Wuxian would be fucking livid about now.

He did though, and so did his colleagues.

“Soulmate Covenant says you can’t be held accountable for or discriminated against because of who your spouse is. He moved out of organised crime when they met to avoid conflicts of interest. And Nie Mingjue would never ask him to get involved in a case that could be linked to the Lans. I’ve no idea why you’re being a dick, Su-xiong” Luo “Mian Mian” Qingyang said in irritation. Because everyone had had enough of his constant sniping this month. “And besides, watch your mouth, or you’ll end up with a law suit for defamation, if there was any proof, anywhere, of the Lans being the biggest fucking gangsters in Shanghai they’d be behind bars already”

“Fuck off, why are you pretending? They’re up to their necks in the criminal underworld, but heaven forbid we admit it. If it wasn’t for pretty boy here and his mouthy brother being the Lans’…” Su She trailed off at the unnatural silence that had suddenly taken over the group.

“Yes? Please do continue, what would you like to call us, before I knock every tooth you own, or ever will own, down your throat? Nothing? Can I help you with your sentence? Bitches, maybe? Whores? Cock-sluts? Or maybe the term you were looking for was lawfully wedded husbands?” the newly arrived Jiang Cheng asked in his frigidly cold voice, the one that said he was three seconds away from nuclear detonation.

Wei Wuxian sighed, trust his fucking hotheaded brother to turn up just in time to exacerbate the situation.

Su She seemed to find his spine then, either he didn’t think Jiang Cheng was perfectly willing to get himself suspended for punching another officer, or he just didn’t care.

If it was the first, he definitely didn’t know Jiang Cheng.

“Well, it’s fucking odd that everyone knows the Lans are behind half of the criminal enterprise in this city, but there’s no proof anywhere. Odd, when they have sleepers in OC and homicide. Sounds to me like someone’s feeding information to them”

Wei Wuxian leapt forward to catch Jiang Cheng’s fist before it could connect. Mian Mian was at his other side, holding him back.

“He’s not worth losing a week’s pay over, Jiang Cheng” he said soothingly. But Jiang Cheng was livid. He had the motivation Wei Wuxian didn’t over the issue.

He was the man who had sacrificed his marriage for his principles, (in name, if not legality) and to have his commitment to his career questioned would twist the knife into a never-healing wound.

“You pretend you’re all high and mighty, pretend you’re so pure and special because you supposedly “walked away” from your husband when you found out who he really was, which apparently isn’t a criminal, but everyone knows you still bend over when he tells you to, fucking hypocrite”

At the point he was released Jiang Cheng realised there was no need to continue to attack Su She, because Wei Wuxian’s fist had already put him on the floor.

***

Jiang Cheng tutted for the fifth time on the drive to Wei Wuxian’s place. “Why did you have to go and do something as dumb as that, Wei Wuxian?” he eventually broke the silence.

“Are you seriously reaming me for doing something you would have done two minutes earlier if I hadn’t had a hold of you?”

“Yes?” Jiang Cheng said in annoyance.

“I see, you just want to be the only one of us with the reputation for being a hothead, a bit of a maverick, am I right?”

Praise be, but Jiang Cheng actually cracked a smile. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d seen Jiang Cheng smile. At least one that wasn’t half-sarcasm, half-wolf about to attack.

“I’m mad because you punched that asshat because of what he said about me, not what he said about you” Jiang Cheng told him, shooting him a look before returning his gaze to the road.

“He’s just a homophobic, jealous asshole, you shouldn’t have let him get to you” Wei Wuxian said as they pulled up at the gates of his house and Jiang Cheng leaned over to punch the buzzer. They were waved through as the gate guard recognised them.

“Big same, bro. But you shouldn’t have to put up with that kind of shit at work, whether it gets to you or not. Not when you sacrificed the job you loved, and the career you were blazing, for the man you fell for. The Soulmate Covenant exists for a reason, and Su She just put a nice big black cross next to his record, I’ll make sure Nie-da-ge hears the full story. And don’t get in trouble on my behalf again, Wei Wuxian, especially not when what he says is true. I can get into my own trouble, honestly” he pulled up on the drive.

“Shut up, Jiang Cheng. I lost it because he was twisting the knife. He shouldn’t talk about what he doesn’t know about. None of them know how walking away from Xichen-ge almost killed you, how choosing your career over your husband was the hardest thing you ever did, but you did it to keep to your principles. No way does he get to stick the knife into you over that”

There was a half smile, as Jiang Cheng leaned over him to open the car door, “Go on, fuck off, get back to that husband you’re so devoted to” he mocked.

“Want to stay for dinner?” Wei Wuxian half took the hint and unfastened his seatbelt.

“No, I’m good, thanks”

“You know Lan Zhan doesn’t blame you for leaving Lan Xichen, don’t you? He wouldn't mind you coming to dinner. He loves his brother, but he knows Xichen-ge lied to you from the beginning”

“Withheld the truth” Jiang Cheng corrected automatically. At Wei Wuxian’s raised eyebrows he shrugged. “I’m fine, I’m going to go and get a drink instead”

“Fine, be antisocial, I don’t care. But really, come to dinner next week, I might need the company to stop me going crazy on suspension”

“Nie-da-ge isn’t going to let it last that long, I can assure you. But OK, I’ll consider it. Now go and see your husband”

Wei Wuxian nodded once and jumped out, slamming the door behind him.

***

Lan Wangji was in his study when Wei Wuxian went to find him. As a courtesy he knocked loudly on the door before he heard Lan Wangji call his name.

They were very careful to ensure full privacy existed between them in terms of their chosen careers, Lan Wangji didn’t want to drag Wei Wuxian into his business, and Wei Wuxian didn’t want to be dragged into it. What he didn’t know he couldn’t feel guilty about knowing.

Jiang Cheng hadn’t been wrong, he’d loved his job in organised crime, and they were an amazing team, but, unlike Jiang Cheng, he’d walked into the relationship with Lan Wangji, his soulmate, the person who the snow leopard on his hip was meant to signify, with open eyes.

He’d known who, and what, Lan Wangji was, and he had loved him so much he chose to marry him anyway. Jiang Cheng had mockingly used the word devoted, but it wasn’t a lie. They were devoted to each other.

He pushed into the study at the acknowledgement it was safe for him to do so, and was met half way by Lan Wangji who wrapped him up in his arms as they reached each other.

“I need this” Wei Wuxian murmured after a few minutes, propping his chin on Lan Wangji’s shoulder.

“Tough day, Wei Ying?” he asked softly and Wei Wuxian nodded.

“Well, actually, I suppose not. I’m suspended though”

Lan Wangji pulled back a little to frown at him, concern in his light amber eyes.

“Just an argument with an asshole who was ragging Jiang Cheng, and me. There are always people who think we’re feeding you information”

Lan Wangji’s frown deepened, but Wei Wuxian poked him between the brows, “Turn that frown upside down, Lan Zhan. It doesn’t bother me, my conscience is completely clear on the issue, I don’t mess in your business and you don’t mess in mind”

Lan Wangji nodded after a few seconds consideration. Wei Wuxian knew he was contemplating annihilation for anyone who dared upset him, but he was calm and sensible enough to let Wei Wuxian deal with it in his own way.

“I don’t want anything getting back to Lan Xichen though, promise me?”

If Lan Xichen heard anyone had been disrespecting Jiang Cheng they couldn’t always guess how he’d react; it would enrage Lan Xichen, who would try to control the situation, or Jiang Cheng, who would then be pissed off at everyone.

“Mn, fine” Lan Wangji agreed; “If Wei Ying buys my silence, that is” Wei Wuxian’s eyes opened in surprised amusement. He knew Lan Wangji only teased, of course, something his husband had learned slowly during their marriage.

“Your pirate’s heart is showing again, husband” Wei Wuxian mocked gently, and Lan Wangji nodded, his pale eyes crinkling a little, which was his understated equivalent of a grin.

“Mn” Lan Wangji allowed himself to be backed up to the desk, as his hips his the edge Wei Wuxian stopped, cupped his face gently, pressed a soft kiss at the corner of his lips before capturing his mouth in a full, passionate. He put pressure on Lan Wangji’s shoulders, and his husband complied and allowed himself to be pushed backwards against the surface of the desk.

When he could delay breathing no longer, Wei Wuxian pulled back a little, admiring the hungry look on his husband’s perfectly formed face; one which was likely mirrored on his own.

“Tell me, Lan Zhan, what will buy your silence?” he asked as he he began to tug gently at the waistband of Lan Wangji’s tailored pants.

“I want you to fuck me, Wei Ying” the vulgar words on Lan Wangji’s tongue sent a shiver down his spine and caused his hips to cant up into the v between Lan Wangji’s thighs, which were bracketed at either side of his waist. They both shuddered at the contact.

“As my husband commands” Wei Wuxian agreed, his voice thick.