#shadowsceptered

[fastfists]

one day, something will happen to you. and none will know. you will be all alone.

"Was t'at suppose t'make me break? Try again, I know you can do better t'an t'at."

This song and dance was nothing new to the echidna. How many times had they tried to get under his skin? How many times had they tried to poke and prod at him to make him squirm? Trying to dig their claws into him and render whatever scrape they could chew on. Mephiles should've know by now — he wasn't going to be able to break him that easily.

Oh no, Knuckles wasn't about to let him have any sort of power over him. Not by a long shot. Try digging, try clawing, try tearing at his insecurities, his fears, his worries. He wasn't going to give him an inch with any of them. No, he wasn't going to let him have that. His gaze firm and strong as they pierced into the other, stoic as ever and not letting him see past their barriers.

One side of his lips quirked up, his gaze turning to amusement as a brow raised. Oh, something just dawned on Knuckles.

"Don't tell me — "

" — 'r you startin' t'project your own fears onto others now? My my my, didn't t'ink you worried 'bout t'at so much, seems ah bit trivial for you doesn't it?"

[h0ptimists]

@shadowsceptered

how would you feel? if someone killed your family?

Cream paused, her hand frozen over the flower that she had just plucked from the ground, planning to add to the flower crown she was crafting when the question was asked to her... Her brown eyes slowly shifted towards his direction and on him.

Her expression was unreadable besides a small frown on her muzzle.

How would she feel? Didn’t she come close already to losing them? A feeling that stuck to her like sludge and made her feel queasy… A feeling that gripped her throat and threatened to choke her.

She hated that feeling.

“..... I… Wouldn’t know… I don’t really think about those things.” The rabbit spoke softly; her eyes shifting away from Mephiles. 

“I know I don’t like it… I already felt what it’s like to nearly lose my mom, Cheese and Chocola… As well when Gemerl got hurt… But for them to be gone forever…” Her voice trailed off; dropping the flower crown against the grass below them.

“I don’t think I would be able to handle it…”

[seaofserene]

doomed by the narrative.

(ft. @shadowsceptered)

[robotnikium]

@shadowsceptered said: he's here to talk about your life's extended warranty (it ran out)

NUH UH! SAD LANKY GIRL!!!! GO!!!!!

What—

[floraprin]

❝ i love watching people interact with the person they love... ❞

[onestepfcrward]

" You like him, don't you Shadow- "

[cynicallyscorned]

but also remembering the concept we played around with that was 'sol rescuing (see: kidnapping) main-tbc cynic out of that nightmare dimension because that's cynic-shaped and bringing him to main cynic's timeline' and hddfsk

he has a potty mouth in every AU, this cannot be changed

[somewhereinchaos]

@shadowsceptered: “  they hate what they cannot control.  ”

          ╳ ┊ u l t i m a t e  »  "Because they're afraid." He knows the feeling of wanting control, he's been desperate for it before. But wanting to control others is.. Hm, he can understand why it's such a tempting thought. But Shadow had no interest in something like that, he just wanted to be free to do what he feels is right. And if they tried to take that away from him.. "I'm fine with being hated."

[knightofthelake]

@shadowsceptered / mordred : i am... well. do not fret for me. 

          ✽ ┊ "I.. have heard those exact words before. Then they died in my arms." The knight's words don't have much emotion to them, but the truth is he's mourned countless of his comrades, young and old. He's not about to make the mistake of not being in control of the situation. That's why he's sometimes a little.. pushy.

          Lancelot lowers himself on one knee so that he could examine the wounded Mordred better.. but this would certainly be easier if he had the permission to touch him. "I know I'm no healer but.. are you truly not going to let me have a look?" The visor was lifted, revealing piercing red eyes ( the devil some would call him ) but his expression is quite gentle.. and anything but malicious. A hand reached into a pouch on his hip. He should have some healing water with him..

[healschaos]

" Aren't you a curiousity. "

𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 / @shadowsceptered

the voice was unnerving to say the least, sending a slight shiver down his spine and causing tiny bumps on the surface of his skin. years of chaotic shenanigans and various unpleasant experiences has taught him how to maintain an indifferent facial expression, even in the face of danger.

and his instincts were definitely screaming at him about how dangerous this newcomer is.

“am i?” a brow raises up ever so slightly, the brunette turns to face the newcomer—though shorter than himself, this individual carries an insurmountable amount of power. yet, the doctor remains ever so calm—just another tally of life throwing absolute chaos in his face and leaving him to deal with the aftermath.

“i wasn’t aware.” both sets of arms crossed, corvus tilts his head as he examines the powerful stranger. “what can this curiousity do for you?” he pauses slightly, continuing before the other could respond. “maybe i can get a name?”

[wolfxnews]

@shadowsceptered

i wonder if your parents are proud of you. i'm not so sure.

“.... Does it matter in the end if they are or not?” Sole mumbled quietly, side eyeing the other, as a frown could be seen on her muzzle whilst she simply held the coffee cup in front of her… Allowing the steam to float in front of her regardless if it fogged her glasses. Her free hand drummed against her arm.

“After all, they are dead and I will never know what they would think of the choices I made and what I’m doing with my life… So why should I dwell on a scenario that’s impossible?” She spoke, tilting her head to the side.

“Although… I do wonder… What makes you say that?”

[whrrlwind]

@shadowsceptered said: do you have any idea where your actions will lead you? to death? to ruin?

   "  not a clue.  "  classy.  spoken way too casually and with way too much confidence  /  conveniently ignoring the fact he narrowly avoided death not too long ago  /  but especially considering just who is asking the question  (  not that he knows  ) .

   "  kinda like it that way.  what's the fun in knowin' when somethin' is gonna happen ?  "

[seaofserene]

and i know he will never be satisfied. i will never be satisfied.

(ft. @shadowsceptered)

[robotnikium]

shoo.

[herogardn]

@shadowsceptered said: And here's Mephiles to give Fleetway a little nuzzle! Don't tell anybody shit.

   unfortunately for mephiles,  any kind of subtlty he'd hope for with his endeavor is well out the window  (  surely he expected as much,  right ?  ) .  affectionate gesture is met with a wide grin and laugh  /  obviously happy with such  /  but not quite content with it.  clawed hands find themselves moving to hold other's head close while the nuzzle is returned  /  though with far more enthusiam.

[onestepfcrward]

@shadowsceptered said: 😴 / pov you know he's physical incapable of sleeping

Send me 😴 for my muse's reaction to yours falling asleep on them!

HE'S... PERPLEXED. What is this, some kind of trick? This demon was incapable of rest, that much he knew. At least, Shadow thought that to be the case. What the hell... If Mephiles believed he could get one over on the hybrid with some out of left field gesture, he'd be sorely mistaken. But then again, maybe smacking the demon away in offence was what his evil doppleganger wanted. A strong reaction. Shadow fumes quietly, stiff as a board as he watches Mephiles carefully.

Very well then... He'll will wait. One of them is bound to cave into boredom, eventually.