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swordfright Ā· 1 year ago
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I want to know about the ouroboros AUs very badly
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The amount of words I'm about to type is gonna make me look INSANE but in my defense I had to think about this every day for like a YEAR OKAY.
Island AU Spiderette AU: This AU operates on the premise that the Vault considers any structure c!Sam builds with the intent to imprison someone as an extension of Pandora ā€” an extra limb. In Ouroboros, Sam was planning to kidnap Michael and keep him at the island house in order to lure Ranboo to the prison (as in canon), but he doesnā€™t have a chance to actually go through with that plan because he gets distracted by, yā€™know, Pandora becoming a sentient eldritch horror. So basically, Island AU diverges from Ouroboros in the final chapter. When Dream fakes a suicide attempt to force the Vault to spit him and Sam out, Pandora doesnā€™t dump them in the prison lobbyā€¦it dumps them in Samā€™s island house. Essentially, the Vault considers that house (which Sam intended to keep Michael in, ostensibly as a hostage) to be a type of prison, and thus, an extension of Pandoraā€™s Vault. So, Sam takes the only course of action that makes sense to him: he treats Dreamā€™s injuries and officially incarcerates him in the island house. Itā€™s supposed to be temporary, but after a while Sam is resigned to the possibility that he may never return Dream to Pandora Proper. And yā€™know what? This is fine! This is fine, actually. Dream is still his prisoner, Sam can still be warden here.
In the beginning, the situation is very similar to his and Dreamā€™s dynamic in Pandora. Sam keeps Dream in the little room meant for Michael. The house isnā€™t really set up for full-on incarceration, so Sam has to make modifications. He canā€™t exactly install a lava chamber, but he adds chains to the walls so he can keep the prisoner secure. Michaelā€™s room doesnā€™t have space to add a desk or a cauldron or a toilet, so Dream must be permitted to leave a couple times a day. Dream moves around the house with Samā€™s permission and occasionally helps with chores/maintenance/daily tasks (a freedom which Sam justifies as ā€œprison laborā€ lmfao)
After a while, the two of them fall into a bizarre domesticity: they are essentially cohabiting, but Dream is still Samā€™s prisoner and Sam is still Dreamā€™s warden. Itā€™s weird. Itā€™s tense and awful, but itā€™s also kind of okay sometimes, compared to the prison. Dream eventually hatches a plan to escape, but things get complicated. Honestly, a lot of the ā€œplotā€ for this AU hinges on the idea of Pandoraā€™s sentience, and the fact that people in-the-know can basically fast-travel between buildings on the server as long as those buildings are limbs of Pandora. It gets very technical so I wonā€™t bore yā€™all with all that.
Ouroboros Extended Cut AU: In this AU, c!Dream does not attempt to fake his own suicide in order to force Pandora to release him, as he does in Ouroboros. The idea occurs to him, but he has extreme reservations about actually going through with it: what if the plan works too well and he actually kills himself? These reservations arenā€™t unfounded, given the intense anxieties he has surrounding death in canon. Sam canā€™t revive him because he has not given Sam the book. So basically, Sam and Dream spend way, way, wayyyy longer trapped inside the prison. Iā€™m talking at least another year or two. And the longer they spend there, the weirder shit gets. This AU leans really heavily into the horror elements of Ouroboros. Dream eventually figures out how to communicate effectively with the Vault. Sam also communicates with the Vault, but far less effectively because heā€™s Sam and he fucking sucks. Thereā€™s plenty of bizarre space-time continuum stuff. Also, the prison gets really good at recreating illusions of people who have spent a lot of time in the Vault in the past. The strongest illusions are capable of speech and sometimes even conversation, though they appear to have a limited variety of possible responses. Quackity is one of those people, but itā€™s Tommyā€™s illusion thatā€™s the strongest because he wasnā€™t just resurrected inside Pandora (like Ghostbur), he actually died there as well.
As things get more horrifying inside the Vault, Sam and Dream become progressively more desensitized to that horror; it changes their dynamic somewhat, because they have to be pragmatic as hell if they want to make it out one day. The Vault wants to keep them alive, and yet is fundamentally hostile to living. Dream is allowed way more freedom (under Samā€™s supervision) for reasons of mutual survival. He and Sam become more codependent. I probably will never write this AU down, but if I did, Iā€™d want to incorporate a bunch of minecraft gameplay and environment elements from the big spooky 1.17 Caves & Cliffs update: the warden creatures, the ruins, the Deep Dark biome, the skulk, etc.
Timewarp AU: One of the big decisions I had to make when writing Ouroboros was whether time inside the prison should pass at the same rate as time passes outside the prison. If youā€™ve read the fic, you know that time inside the Vault passes slower after the prison gains sentience, so Sam and Dream spend months in there but only a few days have passed in the outside world. However, if Iā€™d decided to have time pass in the prison at the same rate it passes on the rest of the server, that would mean Dream completely misses Technoā€™s rescue. In this AU, Techno shows up on 11/28 to break Dream out and finds the prison seemingly abandoned. After having a thorough look around, he leaves. His thought process: Dream mustā€™ve found some other way to escape! Makes sense! If escape was possible, why would he wait for Techno?
Because of this, when Dream pulls his fake suicide stunt and forces the Vault to spit them out, his incarceration continues as normal because he missed the jailbreak. Ngl, this AU is pretty bleak because Dream is alone and locked up for a much longer period than in canon. (I actually ended up NOT going with this option when writing Ouroboros because my good friend aaron ringenthusiast told me very plainly that any version of events where Dream misses Technoā€™s big rescue was too depressing to contemplate!)Ā 
Eventually the Syndicate get suspicious, of course. Itā€™s been over six months since the failed jailbreak and if Dream really did escape prior to that, itā€™s weird that he hasnā€™t tried to contact Techno or reach out to any other Syndicate membersā€¦right? Eventually, Phil and Techno are contacted by Punz, whoā€™s forced to out themself as Dreamā€™s ally because they havenā€™t heard from Dream in an alarming amount of time and are frankly confused. Tbh, I havenā€™t decided where this AU goes after that, but I think itā€™d be neat if Dream still gets rescued or maybe even escapes Pandora by himself somehow. I'm fond of stories where Dream is ultimately the one to save himself.
The final AU is Amnesia Island. Itā€™s similar to Island AU Spiderette in that after the events of Ouroboros, Sam manages to move Dream from Pandora onto his island and imprisons him there. However, Dream is in really bad shape. In this version of events, his suicide fake-out was unsuccessful in that he accidentally does kill himself. The Vault still spits them out, but the blood transfusion comes too late and it looks like Dream is actually gonna die ā€“ bummer! Thatā€™s not what either of them wanted! Luckily, Sam has a secret: heā€™s already created a clone of Dreamā€™s body (without his consent or knowledge, because of course.) So when Sam realizes Dream is gonna die FR fr, he uses the power of (canonical!) cool awesome unethical science to transfer Dreamā€™s mind to the new body just before Dream dies. This all happens in the triage ward in Pandora. After the process is complete, he whisks his prisoner away to the island.Ā 
All should be well, theoretically. Except, uh oh! When Dream wakes up in his new body, heā€¦isnā€™t Dream. At least, he isnā€™t Samā€™s Dream. Something went wrong, either with the cloning process or the transfer of consciousness. New Dream has clearly got the same personality as old Dream, but minus the traumas heā€™s recently acquired. Huge chunks of his memory seem to be gone. He doesnā€™t recall who he is, who Sam is, Lā€™Manberg, the Disc Saga, any of the events of the past couple years. Itā€™s all gone.
Samā€™s reaction to the amnesia isā€¦messy. First, he doesnā€™t believe Dream, thinks heā€™s faking it. It takes an unpleasant interrogation to finally convince Sam that Dream really doesnā€™t remember anything. After denial comes anger: this version of Dream is both familiar and alien; he reminds Sam more of the man who built the Community House than the prisoner! Which means all the time and effort Sam spent conditioning the prisoner to fear him and respect him and obey him is wasted. Sam gave up parts of his soul for that deference, that submission. And now itā€™s just gone. Heā€™s not happy about it. Next comes the bargaining, and finally, acceptance, or something that passes for acceptance until you hold it up to the light. According to Samā€™s worldview, Dream is fundamentally corrupt. Even if amnesiac Dream doesnā€™t remember doing terrible things, he still did them, right? Which means Sam still has a responsibility to keep him locked up. The warden is still needed! This is a huge source of relief, since it preserves Samā€™s self-concept.
Onlyā€¦the situation is a bit more convoluted now. No version of Dream is innocent in Samā€™s eyes, which means amnesiac Dream cannot be innocent. But the amnesia complicates things. For one, this Dream doesnā€™t have nearly as many reasons to fear and hate Sam, which means heā€™s openly affectionate ā€” helpful, even. Sam appreciates that, and his appreciation throws a wrench in his plan to reincarcerate the prisoner. This is post-Ouroboros Sam, so he is aware on some level that he loves Dream, though he perceives that love as an unforgivable weakness. Not to mention he and Dream have been sleeping together for months and Sam misses that. Given these compounding factors, Sam opts not to punish Dream as frequently or as harshly as he did when they were in Pandora. Itā€™s not that he regrets his former treatment of Dream (after all, Sam has never had any qualms about treating a lover sternly, has he?) but he does have a vested interest in encouraging Dreamā€™s affection. He wants Dream to be obedient, and obedience is an easier thing to offer when you think youā€™re in love. So Sam does what he has to: he lies.
He doesnā€™t exactly tell Dream the two of them are married, not quite, but itā€™s heavily implied. Sam does everything he can to avoid verbally defining their relationship in such clear terms, while simultaneously doing all he can to make Dream believe that the two of them are in an established, committed relationship. Itā€™s not so far from the truth, Sam tells himself. After all, what is the relationship between warden and prisoner if not committed?
In short, their life together on the island is fucked upppp. The two of them cohabitate and eventually resume sleeping together. Dream is not allowed to leave the house without Samā€™s supervision, and heā€™s never allowed near the shoreline under any circumstances. Heā€™s not allowed to send or receive letters or communications of any kind. Dreamā€™s also forbidden from touching or picking up weapons and tools, lest he use them to harm someone (or himself. Sam has nightmares about watching Dream stab himself in Ouroboros.) The list of rules goes on, and the consequences for breaking them areā€¦varied and creative. Dream understands, on some level, that Sam hurts him, that being around Sam is frightening and stressful. But Sam is also his partner, a man Dream thinks he loves. A man he feels comfortable with, sometimes. Dream has been told in simple terms that heā€™s dangerous, that he needs the wardenā€™s guidance in order to keep everyone else safe. Dream doesnā€™t remember who ā€œeveryone elseā€ is, but he has no reason to wish them ill, whoever they are. So heā€™s also grateful, in that sense, that Sam is willing to help him not hurt people. It is a gratitude that Sam has manufactured entirely, but itā€™s a powerful force nonetheless.Ā 
So, in summary, theyā€™re codependent as hell and their life together is scary and bad. Donā€™t worry, it gets better but first it gets worse. As time passes, Dream feels more and more often that the way Sam treats him is unfair, which is objectively true. He has misgivings, but with very few concrete memories to base them on, these misgivings donā€™t serve him particularly well. However, after about a year of island living, his memories do start to come back gradually. This creates problems. Sam is quite happy with their new arrangement, so Dreamā€™s memories coming back is a nightmare scenario for him. When he begins to notice little clues, it makes him incredibly paranoid, which in turn causes him to actā€¦rashly. There is one notable incident where a bird dies by accidentally flying smack into a window, as birds sometimes do. Dream calmly picks it up and steps around the back of the house to bury it in the garden. But when Sam comes to check on him a few minutes later, he finds the bird alive and flapping, as if it was never hurt. Dream tells Sam he doesnā€™t remember how he brought the bird back to life; he canā€™t explain it, he just knew. Sam doesnā€™t believe him. Itā€™s a rough night.
Of all the AUs, Amnesia Island is probably the one thatā€™s rotted my brain the worst. It's definitely the most detailed so I could probably go on about it forever, but this post is already way too long so Iā€™ll conclude by adding that in none of these AUs does Dream ever cave and give Sam the revive book. Heā€™s holding onto that motherfucker, always and forever. Amen.
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harrysfolklore Ā· 1 year ago
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tom blyth being obsessed with his girlfriend: a compilation
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this was inspired by @astranvaā€™s famous blurbs, love you and miss you novs <3
MASTERLIST | MY PATREON
It seemed like the entire world was crushing on the same man: Tom Blyth
Unfortunately for those who watched The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and came out of the theater in love with the man who played Coriolanus Snow, he was happily taken and loved to talk about his girlfriend any chance he got, which lead to fans making several compilations about the times he was a simp over his girl.
The most popular video was a 10 minute and 33 seconds compilation, which had around 445k views.
It started with Tom's interview with Good Morning America to talk about Billy the Kid, the interviewer asking about how he prepared for the role.
"It was during the pandemic, like any actor during that time I was just hoping that the world came back to normal so I could start making a cent," everyone in the set laughed at this, "I was living with my girlfriend YN in a barn house and we were like chopping wood every morning and visiting my friend's ranch. So when I got the part I kinda felt like I was ready for it."
"Your girlfriend, you say," one of the interviewers said making Tom smile right away, "Did she help you prepare for the role too?
"Of course she did, she's my biggest supporter ever."
The video moved to show some behind the scenes of Songbirds and Snakes footage, Tom dressed in his peacekeeper costume and dancing around while Rachel recorded him.
"See this moves?" he got closer to the camera, "I used them to charm my girlfriend."
"And I doubt they worked." Rachel laughed behind the camera.
"She loves me so I'm pretty sure they did."
The next thing shown was Tom sitting next to Hunter as they did an interview for Rolling Stone, the crew just asked about their thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo's single for the movie.
"I love Olivia Rodrigo," Hunter cheerfully said, throwing her arms up to the air, "The new album is so good."
"I'm a big fan as well," Tom joined in, "My girlfriend YN, she's obsessed with her, plays her songs all the time."
"Just so everyone knows, YN is like the coolest person ever," Hunter said, making Tom smile, "She brought us snacks on set so many times, such an angel."
"She's the best."
The following footage was Tom and Rachel's rapid-fire questions with Vogue.
"Can you guess where this is from?" Rachel asked holding up a card that showed a zoomed in picture of a suit.
"That's my Prada suit from the London premiere," Tom asked confidently, Rachel confirming that he was correct, "My girlfriend YN loved that suit, that's why It's one of my favorites."
"Oh I miss YN."
"So do I, so do I."
Next clip was Tom's interview Stephen Colbert, who just asked him if he was a fan of the books growing up.
"I was such a huge fan, I grew up watching the films. My mom and sister used to go to opening weekends to see the movies," the audience cheered at that, "Actually, for my third date with my girlfriend I took her to see the last movie, so getting to play a young president Snow is a real honor."
The video quickly moved to show the lat clip, one of Tom's interviews at the London premiere of the movie.
"Are you here on your own? No date?" The interviewer said once Tom finished answering the previous question.
"I'm here with my girlfriend, actually," his face beamed as he spoke, "She's probably somewhere taking selfies with Hunter, those two are like best friends."
"Is she close to your cast mates?" the interviewer asked again.
"Definitely, they try to steal her from me and I can't blame them, she's the best."
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that-weird-thing-in-the-woods Ā· 3 months ago
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You all know what time it is ( and body dysmorphia is mentioned a few times just thought I would let you know!)ļæ¼
šŸSnake empress DannyšŸ
Ok letā€™s go, So you all know the drill Danny has to booket it out of amity ( GIW, Bad Fenton) and just for a bit more angst everyone who he loves ( Sam, Tucker, jazz) got caught up in the nasty burger explosion and the GIW hit Dani and as a last minute decision Danny has to grow her in himself and because he has the organs for baby incubation ( trans! Danny letā€™s go! ) so now we have a heavily traumatized teen who is going to be a teen mom and just loss his whole support system and everything heā€™s ever known yeah we going angsty today anyway so when Danny gets to the ghost zone he a immediately goes to clockwork to help him so after Danny gets healed up a bit and calm down the best he can right now and
now letā€™s move the pov for a sec so clockwork canā€™t really take care of Danny and he needs to fine someone who can thatā€™s when he remembers the little pocket dimension that is a little bit hard to go to if your not looking for it so clockwork brings Danny there and on a cliff top there is a abandoned castle that is overgrown and has trees all around it and a healthy population of snakes that equally watch over the place and keeping outsiders OUT and do not tolerate people who are not a part of the ā€¦. Group, pack? Wtf do you call a group of snakes { ok so I just looked up what a group of snakes is called and apparently itā€™s called a den, pit or nest so Iā€™ll be using that information} den and are very picky about who is in the nest and who isnā€™t but surprisingly the little danger noodles decide that Dannyā€™s friend shaped and now his part of the nest ( also before I forget to mention there is a big ass snake that is the main protection for the others and the castle itself ) and heā€™s mostly doing things around with the snakes wrapped limply around his neck and shoulders or his arm and or legs they just like hanging around Danny for the most part
And for the JL side of this well you remember that this place is its own little pocket dimension well it is connected to the JL universe and it sorta feels like your in a Fea area not uncomfortable just different, it has a passage in Gotham City to a overgrown manhole cover so somehow Damien finds this manhole in the garden of Wayne manner and Bruce grounded ( aka benched ) him and Alfred is shopping and nobodyā€™s home so itā€™s just him and he decides to go into the manhole cover it leeds down to a large tunnel so big it is a surprise nobody has found it yet so Damian walks down it for about 2 to 4 minutes before he sees another cover and has to use a lot of force to open it and as he climbs out he sees that it was overgrown to the point that the vines were wiring the thing shut and as Damien looks around he dust himself off he sees that he is in a large forest almost to large if this place was really Gotham than this would have been cut down years before it got like this so he walks around and than he gets to a lagoon it looks like no pollution got here as well thatā€™s when he sees them a person the person has long white hair that looks to be in some kind of braid with silver chains and their wearing what seem like a bunch of white fabric at first glance but is you really look it seems to be a dress but thatā€™s not what really brings his attention to this person it is the snake that are wrapped limply around them one black one that hangs off their shoulders and looks some what of a necklace and they are holding what seems to be a large black marble bowl ( the bowl is for some of the aquatic plants some birds ended up eating most of the aquatic plant and there are almost none left so heā€™s getting some from the lagoon) ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼
And thatā€™s all for the moment. Now on to the details of this bitch!
Iā€™m thinking Danny looks a little bit like this
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The reason he wears this is because itā€™s easier to walk around in ( not to mention the moment the rest of the den realized he was with fetus Dani ( or Eleanor I like that name better for her it gives her a bit of her own personality instead of just Danny clone) the big snake who were going to call Vesper ( you get it ) started to carry him around and while sleeping he would wrap around him to keep him warm ok got a bit off track
And for his hair Iā€™m thinking he lets it grow out a bit and the little danger noodles like to bring him bits and pieces of things they think he might like so he ends up with this
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But instead of gold Iā€™m thinking silver
Also just some pics of what I think the castle will look like in some places
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Anyway thatā€™s all from me byeeeeļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼ ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼
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katiefrog217 Ā· 7 months ago
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Fuck I just realized, now that the final chapter of @mrghostrat's fic In The Room Where You Sleep is out, I can finally post this!
I knew about hognose Azi a long time ago, but held onto this because it was technically a spoiler. And now I can post him, Hurrah!!
He's based on a leucistic hoggie, which notably don't have blue eyes heh
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m4tthewmurd0ck Ā· 1 year ago
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Tom Blyth x Actress!Reader
TBOSAS Vogue Interviews ā€” Rachel + Tom
(next part will be you and Joshā€™s interview)
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no descriptors other than reader being shorter than tom but i use she / her. click [HERE] for the table of contents for all things tom x actress!reader
for the interviews, rachel and tom are still paired up since theyā€™re the leads, and youā€™re with josh. sorry hunter hshxhsdi. also in this tbosas has been out for a month so the cast is allowed to talk specific scenes and give ā€œspoilersā€
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The first bit of the video shows short clips of some answers, but no context as to what the questions are.
ā€œOh thatā€™s an easy one, my girlfriend,ā€ Tom canā€™t help but smile.
Rachel playfully slaps him with the card. ā€œI was going to say her!ā€
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ā€œPepper jack,ā€ Rachel shrugs.
ā€œMaybeā€¦ maybe a sharp cheddar?ā€ Tom laughs.
~
Tom sighs, ā€œthat was quite a hard scene to film. After each take Iā€™d ask if she was alright at least a couple of times.ā€
ā€œHonestly the games as a whole, because I missed a lot of the stunt training.ā€
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THE INTERVIEW ā€”
ā€œHi Vogue, Iā€™m Rachel Zegler.ā€
ā€œAnd Iā€™m Tom Blyth. Today weā€™re here to ask each other some questions, rapid fire.ā€
Rachel shuffles the interview cards around. ā€œOkay first question, what would you say was the most difficult scene to film and why? Ooh I have my answer already.ā€
ā€œYou go first, Iā€™m still thinking,ā€ Tom laughs.
ā€œWell for me, the most difficult scenes physically were honestlyā€¦ the games as a whole. I missed a lot of the stunt training so to have one of my first scenes be me running like crazy screaming for Jessup, it was pretty intense.ā€
Tom blushes a little. ā€œSort of piggy backing off of Rachelā€™s answer, the hardest physically Iā€™d definitely say my scene with Josh when weā€™re running out of the arena. The first few takes were stopped fairly quickly because either he or I would trip. But the most difficult emotionally, the scene in the cabin with Coriolanus and Nova May.ā€
ā€œAww,ā€ Rachel puts her hand over her heart. ā€œThatā€™s was so cool to watch you both but yeah I can for sure see why it would be difficult. Did you guys rehearse it a lot?ā€
Tom shakes his head. ā€œNot at all actually. We ran through the lines a few times but as far as acting out the whole scene, not until we were on set and they wanted a run through. And thankfully after the third take they were satisfied. That was quite a hard scene to film. After each take Iā€™d ask if she was alright at least a couple of times.ā€
Off camera, someone asks ā€œhow long have you guys been together?ā€
ā€œPretty much since we met,ā€ Tom tries, and fails to hide his smile. ā€œSo she and Josh were actually cast on the same day in June of 2022. At that point Rachel and I had already been cast, and the 4 of us, it just so happened that we were all in London for one thing or another and we all went out to dinner that night. Knew I fancied her right away, and I wanna say it wasnā€™t even a couple of weeks later that I asked her to be my girlfriend. Sorry I know I went off topic. To answer your actual question, almost a year and a half.ā€
Tom and Rachel chat for a couple of minutes as cameras are moved around to capture different angles.
ā€œNext question, something a lot more lighthearted. If you were a cheese, whatā€”ā€
ā€œPepper jack,ā€ Rachel shrugs, not elaborating.
Tom bursts out laughing. ā€œYou had that answer ready awfully quick.ā€
ā€œWhat can I say, Iā€™m a cheese girly.ā€
ā€œI guess thatā€™s my go. Pepper jack is a good answer by the way. Iā€™ll go cheddar. Maybeā€¦ maybe a sharp cheddar?ā€
Rachel taps her chin as if considering what Tom just said. ā€œYeah, I could see sharp cheddar. Okay guys sorry theyā€™re motioning behind cameras that we have to speed it up. This is rapid fire and weā€™ve only answered two questions, sorry!ā€
ā€œSorry guys! Okay okay next question. Who is your favorite person to run lines with? Oh thatā€™s an easy one, my girlfriend.ā€
ā€œI was gonna say her!ā€ Rachel faces the camera. ā€œYou guys, sheā€™s seriously the best person for that. She memorizes lines sooo fast. By the end she wonā€™t need a script to help you and sheā€™ll be able to still correct you if you mess up!ā€
ā€œWhat ā€” oh wait Iā€™ve already asked that question,ā€ Tom flips through the cards, ā€œokay here we go. If you could play any other character in the film, who would you play?ā€
Rachel claps and points at Tom. ā€œWe were just talking about this! Iā€™d either want to play your character because I think it would be so fun to kind of switch to the villain. Or Nova May because hello sheā€™s a badass.ā€
ā€œDo you know what, and I swear Iā€™m not making this up, my answers are the same as yours. either Nova May because I feel like sheā€™s the opposite of Coriolanus in a way. Or Lucy Gray because I love that even after the games, sheā€™s stayed true to who she is and she doesnā€™t let Coriolanus corrupt her.ā€
Rachel and Tom chat again as cameras and lights are moved around. They each do 2 questions.
ā€œOkay weā€™ve each got one more question. Ooh this oneā€™s fun! Youā€™re stuck on a deserted island for a month and can have five things with you, what do you bring? And it says people donā€™t count,ā€ Rachel thinks for a moment, ā€œyou go first because I need to give this some real thought.ā€
ā€œNo people, okay letā€™s seeā€¦ my phone, one of those solar power generators so I could plug things in, phone charger, a book, and mini fridge. Iā€™m sure I could cook some things up and be able to save them for later.ā€
Rachel nods in approval. ā€œI am going to copy your first three things because I think Iā€™d go crazy not being able to at least write out my thoughts in my notes app or something, or record whatā€™s happening on my camera. But for my last two things, a guitar now that I can play, andā€¦ oh crap this is harder than I thought. Andā€¦ a surfboard! If youā€™re stuck on an island thatā€™s the perfect time to pick up a new hobby.ā€
ā€œI think weā€™re finally getting the hang of this, of course right at the end. Oh I have the last question thatā€™s right. Letā€™s seeā€¦ what three characters from other shows or films do you think would do well in the Hunger Games?ā€
ā€œI love that question!ā€ Rachel nearly falls out of her chair. ā€œDefinitely someone from Game of Thrones ā€” ooh or House of the Dragon! You know what, Juliette would do really good. A bow and arrow can take you really far in the games and thatā€™s her go-to weapon.ā€
Tom smiles and blushes once again at the mention of his girlfriend, or at least the character she plays.
Rachel thinks about her last two answers. ā€œJoel Miller from The Last of Us, and Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds.ā€
ā€œWhy Spencer?ā€
ā€œHeā€™s a literal genius. I bet heā€™d be able to rig a bunch of traps that no one would suspect and heā€™d be able to eliminate most of the other tributes without any physical contact.ā€
ā€œAhh I didnā€™t think of that. Hmm also from House of the Dragon, Aemond Targaryen. Heā€™s quite ruthless isnā€™t he, heā€™d have no problem getting rid of the other tributes. And also Clint Barton, like you said because a bow and arrow is a really good weapon to have. Alsoā€¦ Uhtred Ragnarsson from The Last Kingdom.ā€
Someone behind the camera says itā€™s time to wrap it up.
Tom smiles at the camera, ā€œthank you so much for having us.ā€
ā€œWe hope you enjoyed watching, bye!ā€
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TOM BLYTH x ACTRESS!READER TAGLIST ā€”
@callsignwidow | @spencerstits | @coconut-dreamz | @daenerysqueenofhearts
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usetheeauthor Ā· 2 months ago
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Kinktober Day 14: Punishment
Dark!Yandere!Coriolanus Snow x Fem!District 12!Reader
Warnings: 18+ smut, NON-CON/DUB-CON, false imprisonment, hunt and chase, violent situations (gun use), Stockholm syndrome, dom & sub dynamics, mentions spanking, kissing, gun play, minor blood kink, gaslighting, manipulation, false confession coercion, degradation, humiliation, mentions of boot licking, mentions of force feeding, mentions of asphyxiation, coryo is really bad in this
Summary: Youā€™re Coriolanusā€™ little prisoner and youā€™re rather fortunate that he is willing to see the potential good in you.
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A/N: Inspired by one of my favorite mangas ā€œAmai Choubatsuā€
They call him ā€˜The Gentā€™ but he was anything but one. Heā€™s the most tyrannical peacekeeper of all. Sadistic in ways that are almost creative. And for some unfortunate reason, heā€™ll become obsessed with you.
You regret the day you met him. When his vacant blue eyes immediately darkened the moment they held you in his sight never to stray away from you again. You were only trying to search for your younger sisterā€™s friend, Lucy Gray. You only wished to put her mind at ease, ensuring that her friend was indeed just fine.
But then you stumbled upon the harrowing sceneā€¦
There he was. The peacekeeper who seemed to share a close relationship with Lucy Gray. Only there was no Lucy Gray in sight. Just him on high alert; manic, wide, and bloodshot blue eyes and a shotgun in hand. Heā€™s on his knees, roaring out angrily in frustration. Obviously, he doesnā€™t appear to be in a sane state of mind that you could interact with.
You tried to get out of there as quietly as you could, walking backwards. But the snap of a twig under the weight of your bare feet has him aiming in your direction.
ā€œWait!ā€ You came out of the shrubbery, hands up in surrender. No longer shielded by the trees, the cold rain begins to trickle down on you as well. ā€œIā€™m sorry, sir. I was only trying to find my sisterā€™s friend. Pleaseā€¦please donā€™t hurt me.ā€
Coriolanus walked over to you, shotgun still raised. He pressed the barrel into your stomach and hot tears began to stream down your cheeks. You trembled violently, anticipating his next move.
ā€œDonā€™t,ā€ You pleaded. ā€œI swear I didnā€™t see anything. Please. Iā€™m all my sister has left.ā€
He shushed you, wrapping his arms around you in a patronizing hug. ā€œSh-sh-shhh, itā€™s okay, darlinā€™. Youā€™re safe now. You may be a criminal but I can fix you.ā€
ā€œB-but Iā€™m not a criminal.ā€ You whispered, looking up at him fearfully.
ā€œBut you are,ā€ He retorted, matter-of-factly. ā€œYouā€™re breaking curfew hours, caught running away, and then I catch you red-handed searching for the murder weapon...ā€
ā€œWhat? N-no. No! I was looking for Lucy Gray. I know nothing about that gun.ā€
ā€œYouā€™ve gotta admit,ā€ He shrugs and gives an evil smile. ā€œItā€™s a little suspicious that you found the exact location of the murder weapon. And even your DNAā€™s all over it.ā€
Coriolanus suddenly lowered the gun, bringing it between your legs to press against your clothed core. He rubbed the length of it along your folds, forcing your panties to swallow the fabric of the thin gusset between your puffy lower lips.
You released a choked sound between a gasp and whine. The way he used you felt so degrading. Humiliating.
ā€œYouā€™re going to pin this one on me?!ā€ You snarled, baring your teeth at him like a mad dog. ā€œWhy are you doing this?ā€
ā€œBecause I can,ā€ He replied, using his free hand to trace a finger along your plump cheek. ā€œI only want to help you admit the truth, darling.ā€
ā€œWhat truth?ā€ You hissed, staring daggers.
ā€œThat youā€™re a criminal, of course. A murderer. A savage. But Iā€™m sympathetic enough to understand that it is at no fault of your own. Much like Lucy Gray, you were raised in the districts where civil behavior is not the norm. You donā€™t know any better. But I can mold you into a model citizen of Panem. If you simply admit your crimes, Iā€™ll spare you of any cruel and unusual punishment.ā€
ā€œFuck you,ā€ You spat, letting out a shaky breath when he presses the barrel further into your sopping core and it makes your knees buckle a little. ā€œYouā€™re the fucking murderer, arenā€™t you? Iā€™m sure thatā€™s exactly why Lucy Gray isnā€™t here now. Well, you can kill me because I wonā€™t do your dirty work for you.ā€
ā€œKill?ā€ He chuckled darkly. ā€œWho said anything about killing? You canā€™t die. Thatā€™s much too merciful.ā€
Tossing the gun aside, his hands clasped your wrists and you struggled against him, failing to free yourself.
ā€œLet me go!ā€ You twisted and squirmed but his grip was as constricting as a boa snake.
ā€œIt is my civil duty to detain you for the murders of Mayfair Lipp and Billy Taupe.ā€ He spun you around so now your back faces him, bringing your hands behind to tie them up with zip ties.
ā€œYou wonā€™t get away with this! Theyā€™ll be sending search parties for us and Iā€™ll tell them everything.ā€
He snorted, pulling the zip tie tight enough to feel as if itā€™s cutting off blood circulation in your hands. The devilishly handsome young man turned you to face him once more, a smirk on his face. ā€œOh, them finding us is exactly what Iā€™m counting on. I mean, just who do you think theyā€™ll believe? The head officer or a poor little district whore. Even your own would sell you out in a heartbeat if it means sparing their own lives. Itā€™d be my word against yours.ā€
ā€œYou just have it all figured out, donā€™t you? Evil just comes naturally to you.ā€
ā€œItā€™s no hard feelings, dove. You just found yourself at the wrong place at the wrong time. Donā€™t you worry your pretty little head, though. Iā€™ll make sure you never see yourself at the end of a rope. Long as you behave like the good girl I know you can be.ā€
ā€œGo to hell.ā€
He let out an obnoxious bark of laughter. ā€œYouā€™re not going to make this journey easy for the both of us, I can tell. I do love a challenge.ā€
Coriolanus picked you up, throwing you over his shoulder and once you made it past the threshold of the abandoned cabin home, you were officially his to toy with.
7 days. You counted. Maybe more. Youā€™re not really sure anymore. Youā€™re beginning to give up keeping track of time. No oneā€™s coming to save you. No one cares. Not except for your sister. You could only hope that at least sheā€™s managing okay without you.
Until then, you could only hold on. Hold on long enough to see her again. Which isnā€™t at all an easy feat in the punishing torment of ā€œThe Gentā€.
Any tiny infraction is enough for him to inflict punishment on you.
Like when you chose to ignore him after he returns home from huntingā€¦
ā€œFor that youā€™ll receive the ā€˜impoliteness punishmentā€™,ā€ Coriolanus says. ā€œGet on all fours and shine my boots clean with your tongue.ā€
Or when you refused to eat anything heā€™d cooked.
ā€œI donā€™t understand! Iā€™ve fed you, clothed you, Iā€™ve made sure youā€™re healthy and still you refuse to obey me. Your punishment will be to finish every bite of food on your plate and mine or youā€™ll be hearing the screams of your sister echoing in the skies.ā€
Even that one time when you wouldnā€™t unlock the door to your designated room so he tore it down with an ax.
ā€œI was kind enough to give you the privilege to lock your door and this is how you thank me?!ā€ His tall frame while donning the ax is intimidating enough to make you shrink under his shadow. ā€œYouā€™ll be getting the ā€˜grateful punishmentā€™. List all the things Iā€™ve done for you that youā€™re appreciative of while my beltā€™s around your neck. Say anything I donā€™t particularly like and itā€™ll wrap tighter around your delicate little throat; each time more secure than the last.ā€
And today if youā€™re caught, you arenā€™t sure what punishment youā€™ll be facing but itā€™ll probably be worse than all the others combined. Youā€™ve escaped presumably as Lucy Gray had done. Only you arenā€™t sure if sheā€™d been successful in her endeavors. The only thought of Coriolanus catching up to you sends shivers down your spine. Youā€™d be finished, no doubt.
You just have to try with all your might to get back home.
You spot a pair of lone peacekeepers sharing a cigarette and having a casual chat. Your mouth falls open but barely a squeak comes out, when you feel his presence just behind you. With a bored expression on his face he presses the sharp end of a knife to your supple throat; no need for him to place a hand over your mouth. One sound and your life is over. He officially called your bluff, you never wanted to die. Youā€™d always had the thought to resist him, to escape and heā€™d sensed it before you could yourself.
The peacekeepers looked around for a moment, both weird out that theyā€™d heard a faint sound as they exchanged a small dialogue regarding it.
ā€œSo Iā€™m not going crazy?ā€ One says.
ā€œNah, I definitely heard that. Mustā€™ve been an animal for something.ā€ Says the other.
ā€œLetā€™s get the fuck outta here before it turns into some kind of a horror story.ā€
And with that they were gone and so went all your hopes of being free from your captor.
He takes your face in his big hands, pressing you against the soft bark of a large tree. ā€œWhyā€™d you run away? I thought we were making progress, little dove,ā€ His voice cracks a little as if he were on the verge of tears. ā€œMaybe.. I should break your fucking legs to keep you from running again, hmm? You think Iā€™m such a monster, maybe I can show you what a monster truly is.ā€
ā€œLeave me alone!ā€ You scream, kicking him between his legs and heā€™s down for the count.
You run to the abandoned cabin in search of the shotgun. Once you locate it, youā€™re only able to load it with one bullet before Coriolanus barges in the room and charges towards you. You aim his way, pulling the trigger but he smacks the gun up and it fires into the ceiling.
He wrestles you to the ground, pinning you down into the bearskin rug and you cry out for help. Coryoā€™s lips slam onto yours, licking into your gasping mouth. You bite his tongue and he pulls away with a loud growl, using one hand to touch the tip of his tongue to confirm thereā€™s blood while the other continues to pin your wrists.
Instead of stopping, he kisses you again. The copper taste seeps onto your tongue as you continue to squirm. Slowly, you were losing fight as his lips moved passionately against yours, hips undulating sensually so you could feel his hard bulge prodding at your lace-covered entrance.
When heā€™s sure you wonā€™t scratch his eyes out, he releases your hands and you continue to kiss him and desperately gasp for air; gasp for him. You ball up fistfuls of his uniform, tugging him harder against you and he groans against your lips.
ā€œYou need me? You finally get it. Does this mean youā€™ll be good for me?ā€
ā€œYes.ā€ You whisper. What was the point of fighting this anymore? If he really does want the best for you, then maybe you should let him have your fate in his hands.
ā€œYou confess your crimes?ā€
The stubborn part of you wants to spit in his face but thereā€™s that new side of you that wants to do all you can to finally please him. ā€œYes. I am a criminal. W-will you turn me in?ā€
ā€œNever. Iā€™ll be tossing the weapons into the lake. That was my plan all along. I just wanted to make sure you know that youā€™re just as much a part of this as me now. Youā€™ll never leave my side.ā€
ā€œBut the Capitolā€¦will they accept me?ā€ You ask.
ā€œOf course, they would. What do you think all those punishments were for? It is all about discipline and I think youā€™re finally getting it.ā€
ā€œSoā€¦can I have my reward?ā€ You ask, hand reaching between your bodies to palm him in his slacks.
ā€œMmm,ā€ He moans before licking your exposed neck. ā€œYou wonā€™t get off that easy for running, little dove. Youā€™ll be receiving my favorite punishment of all the love tap punishment. Flip your skirt up, pull those cute undies down your pretty legs, and bend over my lap.ā€
He raises his ringed-up hand for you to study, before utilizing it to gently squeeze your breast.
When Coriolanus peels himself off your body, he finds a nice comfy chair to sit on that is reminiscent of a king on a throne. He beckons you to him and says, ā€œAnd Remember, Iā€™m only hurting you because I love you.ā€
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kydv404 Ā· 7 months ago
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haven't done any new No Wu AU doodles in a min
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some-bunniii Ā· 9 months ago
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ā€” self indulgence time, say howdy to my hellaverse oc! [+ a fic]
Kokabiel, one of Hellā€™s original celebrities and fashion icons [art by mamma_hisa]
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I have a 6k word fic thatā€™s been sitting in my drafts for awhile, and i worked long enough on it so i think it deserves some sunlight
i wrote the first chapter to a lucifer x oc story in an AU where Lilith leaves when Charlie is a baby and Kokabiel accidentally becomes her maternal figure, and it was going to be long but then I never touched it again ā˜ ļø she was made originally made for the fic but sheā€™s so gorgeous and mommy i spent days fleshing her out as my main bbyg.
working on a few things so take this for now to get a taste of her and some morningstar love! no romance, just introductions.
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ā€œCharlie, please go to sleepā€ The pearlescent figure next to the small bed begged the toddler, who was trying to scramble out of his grip and away from the covers that were wrapped around her waist.
The manā€™s platinum-blonde hair was disheveled, dark bags under his eyes from the lack of sleep that was quite evident on his features as he tiredly pulled the girl back onto the bed, holding her still as she whined against his hands.Ā 
His mouth opened in a wide yawn, his shark-like teeth glinting in the soft light that emanated from the bedside lamp next to him. He blinked slowly, trying to rid himself of the exhaustion that was trying to overtake him, his eyelids beginning to droop even as he continued to wrestle his daughter.Ā 
Charlie shot her father a nasty glare, brows furrowed as she frowned deeply. The bright red spots that graced the chub of her cheeks lowered as her lips curled downward. They were one of the many features she shared with the pale man before her, including those soft, sun-kissed locks and snow-bathed skin.Ā 
She also shared the same tired eyes that met hers sternly, but her mind was too active to allow her body those much-needed hours of rest.Ā 
The rest her father, Lucifer Morningstar, also needed.
ā€œI know youā€™re sleepy, sweetheart! Just lay still so daddy can get some shut-eye too, hm?ā€
ā€œNo!ā€ Charlie whined, lips puckered in distraught as her strength began to wane. Why would she sleep when she could be playing with her stuffed goats instead?! It just wasnā€™t fair!
ā€œYes!ā€ Lucifer commanded, before he growled softly and lifted a finger towards the small child, a glint of golden light lit on the tip of his claw as he pressed it softly against Charlieā€™s forehead.Ā 
For a moment it flickered against her pale skin, and Lucifer removed his finger as Charlie froze at the sudden tingling sensation.
Her mouth was in the shape of a small o as she tried to get a look at whatever her father had placed on her, but the only clue in her vision was the twinkle of aurum light. A warmth began to seep into her skin, emanating from the magic blooming across her face.
Like a firework launching into the night sky, the tiny orb shot from her forehead up towards the ceiling, before it burst into a flurry of sparks that glimmered in the darkness, casting the walls with their vibrant hues.
The golden light danced above Charlieā€™s head, her eyes wide and in awe as the golden sparks began to melt into rippling waves that spiraled across the ceiling.
Lucifer flicked off the bedside light, the room darkening slightly as the magic above basked the room in a subtle warm glow as it pulsed rhythmically.
He still sat beside the bed, hand resting limply against Charlieā€™s chest as the interest in her eyes soon turned to sleepiness, and her eyelids began to droop.
Lucifer watched with a small smile as a magical display began to lull Charlie into sleep, and it only took a few more minutes before her face relaxed into a peaceful expression and her breathing swallowed.
Roughling rubbing a hand down his face with a sigh, Lucifer stood from the floor. His fuzzy pink robe drooped from his shoulders just enough to expose his bare, finely chiseled chest.
Quietly, he tip-toed across the bedroom, stepping over dolls, stuffed animals, and other trinkets that littered the floor. As long as he was careful, he wouldnā€™t risk waking the child.
Luciferā€™s fingers wrapped around the door handle, before he waved his hand in the air, and the golden light dispersed, showering the room in shadows once more.
Cracking open the door just a tad, he slipped into the hallway. Luciferā€™s back hit the doorā€™s solid, oak frame as he exhaled a sigh of relief. The fallen angel felt like he could slide down onto the plush red carpet and hibernate right there, but he was the King of Hell, he had too much self-respect for that.
Raking a hand through his disheveled hair, Lucifer began to drag his feet down the hall, fatigue gnawing at his mind as he passed by the large paintings that hung upon the dark red walls, a perfect backdrop to the fair-skinned figures that posed elegantly inside the gold-framed portraits.
A man, his apple-red cheeks practically brushing against the edges of his face as he smiled brightly. A woman stood tall beside him, a dark purple dress hugging her curved figure as she posed regally. Her fingers entwined with her counterpart, their intimacy evident.
Lucifer would take that down, eventually. It only ever reminded him of painful memories, of that violet, sultry gaze through which she would send him as they basked in the warmth of the large fireplace in the large lounge in their castle.Ā 
Wine glasses emptied again and again as the King listened to her gentle humming, her fingers laced with his as she pulled him closer. Her lips left wet, sloppy kisses against his chin. The faint trail of black lipstick as her mouth connected with his in a passionate embrace of body and soul, intertwined.
Lilith, the previous Queen of Hell. Luciferā€™s ex-wife, Charlieā€™s mother.
How long had she been gone now? Lucifer knew the exact day, he practically memorized the minute and hour when she left. When Lilith had sent him one last look from the open front door, her gaze unreadable through the black shades on her face, her honey-colored hair flowing like water around her figure as the two lovers locked eyes for the final time.
ā€œGoodbye, Lou,ā€ Lilith had whispered, her voice like silk against his ears even in such an anguished moment. Strands of hair covered her features as she spoke, shielding her expression as she turned her head, her back facing the fallen angel as she stepped through the threshold.Ā 
Out of his home, out of his world.Ā 
And, Charlieā€™s too. Itā€™s hard explaining to a child that their mommy went on a very, very long vacation. Heā€™d have the courage to tell herā€¦ eventually. Except, that meant she might one day blame him, too.
What could Lilith have been feeling, happiness, sorrow, anger? Lucifer would never know, he had tried so desperately to even understand why she had left in the first place. Had there been signs? An argument of some kind he had forgotten? What had he done wrong, that his first love and the mother of his child, would leave him to care for Charlie and the realm, all alone?
It was Lilith who held most of the influence when it came to the lower-classed demons, her words and songs enlightening the residents of Hell, cultivating the realm like a garden as she watered the needy and uprooted those with dark intentions like invasive weeds.
To the people of Hell, Lucifer was the epitome of complete, ultimate power. The embodiment of pride, and the reminder of who would always have control.Ā 
He was rarely seen in public, especially in his own Ring, full of the very demons he despised the most. Sure, he had his covers on magazines and face plastered all over LuLu World, but that was where it ended.
Instead, the King kept his duties strictly to those most loyal and most powerful. The rest of the Deadly Sins, the Ars Goetia family, and once in a while joining on an overlord meeting.Ā 
As long as they understood who not to cross, the safety and security of his family would never be at risk, if one could even try and pose any threat to one of the first creations. The Morningstar that shone before Lilith, before Earth, before everything.
In all honesty, Lucifer didnā€™t really doā€¦ anything, when it came to his subjects.Ā 
It was Lilith whose appearance was imprinted into the minds of her subjects through her many concerts and powerful political influence. It was she who had given them the confidence to defy Heaven, to stand against their exterminations that plagued the Pride Ring once a year.
Now, Lucifer was left to hold up face, to keep the realm from divulging into chaos, as the stability of the hierarchy of Hell slipped slowly and slowly through his fingers. No matter how many demons he could smite with the snap of his fingers, the sinful on Earth would always be sent to him as punishment, for the both of them.Ā 
He needed to keep them all in line, as respectfully as possible.
Which meant Lucifer was alone to take care of Charlie, who was insanely active and needy for attention, like any demon her age. She couldnā€™t stay out of trouble, and Lucifer had to juggle her, his own volatile emotions that had been causing him to skip more and more meals, and the piling events that always filled his days this time of the year.Ā 
The annual gatherings with the Ars Goetia that he had to attend symbiotically to keep their unwavering loyalty, the meetings to make sure the rest of the Sins were keeping their rings afloat, and flaunting a little bit of his power to the Overlords in Pentagram City that liked to stir trouble in his own ring.
Hell needed a future so that his daughter would have something to rule over when she came of age and wisdom. No matter how he tried to push the thoughts of his little girl growing up and leaving him, sooner or later, the fledgling would have to leave the nest.
Lucifer could see it, clear as day, his spirit and creative spark deep in her gaze when she listened to his many ideas and visions of what could have been and what surely will be. The way she giggled quietly as he presented her toys of his creation, her soft gaze looking at each little trinket with adoration and inspiration.
If she was anything like the man Lucifer used to be, that meant she would no doubt rebel against his views of Hell and his subjects, and that scared the King.Ā 
Lucifer continued to pass more portraits, dimly lit by the warm glow of the wall lamps dotting the hallway. Pictures of his daughter, the other Sins, and the grand opening of LuLu World. The final portrait next to his bedroom door was a small painting, an almost-perfect recreation of the only Heavenly creation he still held close to his heart.Ā 
The Morning Star.
The large ball of bright, white light illuminated against the oily-black backdrop that was also speckled with smaller, glittering stars. Some shone in vibrant, multi-colored hues that lit the painted night sky with a soft celestial light.
Except, none of those stars shone as bright as his star, the star specifically created for him by a face whose familiarity had been long lost in time. A face that still gnawed at the edge of his mind every time he stared at that painting, those long-buried memories slowly crawling from the depths of his soul.
Maybe, one day, heā€™d have the strength to remember.
When the door to his room was pushed open softly, Luciferā€™s eyes hit the digital clock on his nightstand. It was one in the afternoon, and Charlie would only nap for a few hours before she awakened with renewed energy.Ā 
The toddler has grown restless lately, anxious to see a new face, to take a peek outside of the confines of their large home. No matter how many magical displays Lucifer presented the child, she always grew bored, and that frown was becoming more permanent on her lips as the days passed.
It must be tiring waking up and practically seeing your reflection almost every minute of your day.
There was no one Lucifer could trust in the presence of his daughter, though. No one he could see fit enough to care for her, not even himself. He struggled, being a father, for his little apple pie.
Parenting was not easy, especially when you had no idea what you were doing. It was especially hard when you were too afraid to upset your daughter with stern words and an authoritative voice, which meant the toddler ran the house.
The most powerful being in Hell would have to put his foot down to his little girlā€¦ eventually. After this quick nap, maybe.Ā 
The large bed, much too big for only one person, beckoned Lucifer with an irresistible invitation. His legs moved with renewed strength before he fell face flat into the soft, cool duvet that welcomed him kindly. His muscles relaxed instantly, his feet dangling limply from the end of the bed as he finally opened his mind to the idea of sleep.
Slowly, Luciferā€™s consciousness began to ebb, and his snores echoed around the room as his mind stilled into blackness.
What he wasnā€™t aware of, as the fallen angel sunk deeper into the plush, red blankets, was that the small bed on the opposite side of the hall was empty. Its previous inhabitant was currently tottling towards the door to his workshop that had been slightly ajar just across from her bedroom.
With wide eyes, Charlie scanned the room as she poked her head through the crack in the doorway, her little button nose twitching as she drank in all the little knick-knacks and prototypes of fantastical ideas that would never see the light of day.
It was dimly lit, save for the faint red glow pouring in from the large circular window above the desk across the room. There was nothing of interest on its smooth, wooden surface to the tiny awe-struck eyes. Instead, it was the soft, chromatic light that caught her gaze on a low shelf right next door.Ā 
Floating elegantly above a short, circular pedestal were seven glowing rings, stacked above each other a few inches apart with zero gravity. Each held a unique hue, from green to pink, as they lured Charlie with their ethereal glow. If she could lift her little body just slightly onto the chair against the desk, she could reach them.Ā 
What could they be, so pretty just floating like that? They looked just like glow-stick necklaces! Would Daddy think she was pretty if she put them on and showed him?
With a large smile and slightly unsteady steps, Charlie crossed the room, her tiny feet pitter-pattering against the soft carpet as she beelined for the colorful display. When she reached the wooden chair, her chin barely grazed against the cushioned seating as she placed her palms gingerly against its plush surface.
With a mighty heave and a sharp inhale of breath, the toddler began kicking her legs wildly as she tried gaining momentum to hoist herself onto the chair.Ā 
Charlie sputtered for breath as her grip loosened due to her sweaty palms, but then her leg hooked onto the seat railing, which gave her momentarily support to pull herself farther up until her knee grazed the top of the cushion.Ā 
Placing one arm underneath her for support, the toddler reached the other out towards the ring. Her fingers splayed out, the whites of her eyes glowing red as they reflected the ringā€™s vibrant hue.Ā 
Charlie held her breath, beginning to tip over just as her index finger grazed the very edge of the ringā€™s surface. Red energy shot down her spine, sending her hair to stick out with staticĀ 
The girl barely got a squeak in before she vanished in a burst of lightning that barely resonated a sound as it zapped her away.Ā 
The red ring flickered once, faltering above the rest for only a moment, before it stilled into place.
And the room was empty once more.
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On the outskirts of the Pride Ring was a small, white villa nestled against a rocky cliff face, surrounded by tall, black fencing that ended in sharp, spiked ends. Purple magic sizzled off of the tips, a clear warning to anyone who wanted to enter: They would not be welcome.
Inside the powerful barrier, was a large garden filled with a surreal combination of beauty and decay. Vibrant flowers bloomed amidst twisted, blackened trees that seemed to reach out with gnarled branches like skeletal fingers.Ā 
The floral scent that wafted from the blossoms permeated the air, mixed with the slight tinge of sulfur of Hellā€™s odor.Ā Ā 
Nestled among the dark purple bushes and other hellish flora, were tall snow-white sculptures of men and women, their stone eyes staring lifelessly across the gardenā€™s expanse.Ā 
A diverse cast of figures, short and brawny, too tall and lanky. Each unique from the rest.
Except, for their facial expressions, in which they each held a similar look of terror. As if they had been frozen in place during a time of anguish, of a terrifying encounter that left them to rot inside their pretty stone casks.Ā 
They were positioned across the lawn in a perfect, meticulous manner. As if someone spent day in and day out holed up inside the black fencing, with nothing to do but continuously cultivate their blooming garden.Ā 
One particular statue, which held the image of a goat-like man, staring up at the sky as if in one final prayer, was currently being inspected by a gracefully poised woman standing before it. Painted on his frozen cheek, was a small black lipstick-stained kiss.
From a distance, youā€™d think she was human. The silky, black dress that hugged her curves was reminiscent of ancient Greek fashion. Her shoulders were fully exposed, garment held up by a high neckline that tickled at her throat as she leisured, a glass of alcohol in her hand.
Her rich, deep brown skin stood out among the pearlescent, marble statues. Practically shimmering against the red hues that basked her home with the midday light.Ā 
An ethereal radiance seemed to seep from her skin, giving her silhouette a faint, golden glow that made her skin shimmer like light on morning dew.
Her hairstyle was similar to a ponytail, a partial updo that sat at the top of her head like a bun, before the long, white locs cascaded down her back.Along with two large strands that framed the sides of her angled face.
The big differential between her and a woman strolling down the street? The horns that graced the top of her head. They curved to end just above her forehead, a black crown that cemented her place as another resident of Hell.
Travel a bit farther down her figure, and youā€™d find those large, white tendrils of hair that swished as she turned slightly had a funny texture to them that most would mistake for thick braids.Ā 
Except, braids arenā€™t made of scales, are they?Ā 
At her ankles, a multitude of snakeheads stuck out their tongues, tasting the air as their beady red eyes scanned across the grassy scape.Ā 
They twisted around each other, curling into themselves to keep a tighter form as they wriggled against the womanā€™s back, interest peaked at their surroundings as their tongues flicked in and out.
Once in a while, a head would spot some small, hellish critter skittering across the yard looking for food. And, before one could blink, its jaws would open wide as it shot forward, pulling slightly at the womanā€™s scalp as it clamped its maw around the tiny creature.
It would slink back near her ankles, trying to gulp down the tasty delicacy as the other snakes around it poked and prodded for a taste. They hissed and snapped at one another, fighting for a morsel.
The woman turned her head, shooting the reptilian mass a glare as they wrapped around her legs. Milky white pools met multiple red, glowing eyes as they slunk back slightly at her scolding, giving time for the one snake to finish gobbling up his snack without fuss.
The two smaller serpents that framed her face werenā€™t as long as the rest of their siblings, instead reaching to her breasts as they lazily rested on the fabric of her dress.Ā 
Tenderly, the woman lifted an arm, and her shorter serpent curled delicately around her hand, until its head rested gingerly on her palm.Ā 
Gently, she brushed a thumb along its snout, and it hissed softly with pleasure, its eyes closing shut as it nestled farther into her warm skin.
ā€œJameson, another margarita, please.ā€
ā€œYes, Lady Kokabiel,ā€ a small imp butler bowed, his cropped, curly white hair bouncing slightly as he lowered his head.Ā 
Turning, the imp trotted towards a shaded area underneath a weeping willow tree, its low-hanging branches that grazed against his shoulders were dark red, shielding the large mixture of alcohol from the heat of the day as he poured another glass of the blue liquid.
When Jameson returned, Kokabiel handed him the empty glass before plucking the margarita from his grasp. She sent him an appreciative smile, her white freckles sparkling like starlight as they curved with her lips.
She swirled the alcohol in the glass, watching the small vortex for a few moments, before lifting it to her lips and taking a sip.Ā 
Thatā€™s how Kokabiel spent most of her days in Hell, nowadays. Getting a buzz off of fruity liquor and fawning over her snakes, as she lounged in her garden with no one to bother her.Ā 
It had been a long time since she left the spotlight, previously a fashion and sex icon, Kokabiel had flaunted her good looks and curves to promote all kinds of products and events, dominating the biggest runways. She even starred in a couple of A-list movies, growing her until she reached the peak of stardom.
Kokabiel had earned her place at the top of the pyramid, right next to many older, successful celebrities in the industry. Lilith was a big name, even bigger than Kokoā€™s with how beautiful of a singer she was, pulling in fans like a siren with her honeyed voice.Ā 
Even with such cutthroat competition, Kokabiel never felt that she was fading out of the audienceā€™s vision with how fast her mailbox would fill with writings from her fans
Fanart, declarations of love written in sparkly pink ink, and invitations to large parties and prestigious events. Even now, she still received fan mail here or there, although they were usually left unanswered.Ā 
She had never wanted to retire in the first place, her plans for the future only confining to grow bigger by the day. Until one night, during a party hosted by the overlords of the city, was Kokabiel confronted with an ultimatum.Ā 
ā€œI know your secret,ā€ he had smiled devilishly. That flat-faced, know-it-all smirk the man sent her one evening, as he confronted her in the darkness of a hallway.Ā 
ā€œWhat secret?ā€ Kokabiel laughed dryly, shooting him a question glare.Ā 
ā€œOh, you know,ā€ his pixelated eyes lifted to the darkened sky through the ceiling-high windows nearby, Heavenā€™s white glow cascading through the panes, ā€œThe one about where you really came from, not the Lust Ring lie you like to spin to the audience.ā€Ā 
The alcoholic buzz in Kokabielā€™s system faded in an instant, and her snakes coiled against her back, hissing loudly as she shot him a deathly glare. It had seemed he had chosen to give the news from a safe distance, too far for her snakes to reach. A smart man.Ā 
How did he find out, and what did he plan to do with that information?
That smile of his had only widened further, giddy at the fact he had her in his grasp. He could pull the strings, keep her away from his industry. This secret, that he had only stumbled upon accidently, was going to make sure she stayed gone.
Kokabiel had never caused trouble, never flaunted her power to rise up Hellā€™s hierarchy, never made any public displays of how easily she could rip demonā€™s souls out of their bodies if they got too close.Ā 
Nor did any demon claim to be owned by her, as they were too busy being decorative pieces to tell their tale.Ā 
Kokabielā€™s presence was a mystery to her powerful counterparts. Her aura was too clean, too ethereal to be a sinner or an average hellborn. But, she had never actually said the words ā€˜Yes, Iā€™m from Heaven.ā€™Ā 
She didnā€™t need to, anymore. After that little conversation, the talking TV had made a deal. Keep that pretty face away from the cameras, and his lips were sealed for eternity.Ā 
Kokabiel had announced her retirement a day later, not answering a single question about why or where she was going. Those cameras and microphones that had gotten shoved in her face received no words as received hurried into her limo.Ā 
How could Kokabiel, someone whose face was once plastered onto entire sides of buildings, fall so hard because of some up-and-coming overlord with the intent to control the masses? Sheā€™d had bigger spats with the paparazzi on the side of the street than this!
Now, she didnā€™t have to worry about those annoying flies anymore, with their constant flashes that always anguished her snakes and the peppering of questions.
Finally away from any prying eyes and those awful, bright flashes that plagued every step Kokabiel took out in public. Here, she could do and say anything, without someone waiting to jump at the opportunity to sell a shitty, non-contextual picture to the highest tabloid bidder.
Solitude gets boring, though. Even with her snakes to crawl over and her garden to tend, one could only vent to the marble figures for so long before they felt their sanity slipping.
That was until an imp had squeezed his way through the thick pickets of her fence, those short white curls singed at the tips from the magic that stung him.Ā 
Whatever was chasing the small man was more dangerous as he continued to beeline toward the bushes that could shelter him.
The imp had turned his head, catching the sight of his pursuers as they reached the fence. Three burly, tall shark demons roared as his tiny frame sped off.
That only led him to meet horns first into the stomach of the owner of the fence, and the land he was currently trespassing on. With an oomph he landed on hit, gaze darting at the being standing above him.
Kokabiel had quirked a brow, unamused as she wiped the dirt from the front of her dress. It wasnā€™t until one shark demon rammed into the fence, did she lifted her head and a dark frown played on her lips.Ā 
He had seen it, the power behind her gaze, when the loan sharks blew up one of her favorite rose bushes as they broke through the gates.
ā€œHow dare you,ā€ she had hissed, her white gaze boring into the thugs, glowing with a much fiercer intensity as she bared her teeth, ā€œGet out!ā€Ā 
The imp had flinched, but Kokabielā€™s anger was not directed at him as she stepped right above his quivering body, and he could feel the soft grazing of scales against his raised arms before he turned to watch the woman continue to meet the loan sharks halfway.
ā€œNot without our little friend there,ā€ one sneered, his teeth glinting as he gave the woman a silent warning of his strength.
ā€œUnfortunate that you arenā€™t the one making the demands,ā€ she retorted, putting herself between the sharks and their prey.Ā 
With a loud, collective hiss, the bodies of her snakes lifted, encircling her head, and they opened their maws with extended fangs, displaying their own grim warning with bright red eyes.
The aggressor didnā€™t like that so much, as he opened he pulled out a large, glowing steel-laced ax and charged right for the duo. The imp squeezed his eyes shut, waiting for the killing blow.Ā 
The Kokabielā€™s pupils shifted from that starlit glint into black pools of emptiness, and the air sizzled with a powerful energy right as the shark-faced man swung his weapon to connect with her shoulder. At the last moment, the fallen angel ducked and backpedaled, right as one of her snakes lashed forward, jaw wide to reveal twin, deadly fangs and struck the demon right in the eye.Ā 
The scales of her snakes pulsed with a golden shimmer, and the demonā€™s mouth opened in a painful scream as his feet took on an ivory color, hardening to stone.Ā 
The other sharks near him tensed, the rage on their faces instantly draining as their comrade's feet cemented to the ground, that stone plague creeping farther up his waist as he writhed in place, clutching his eye as black blood seeped from the large gash.Ā 
They took a step back, then another, and another as the only blubber left on the struggling man was his large head. His teeth gnashed in mixture of anger and pain, but his good eye only showed fear, right as it was glazed over by white stone.
After that, the rest of the loan sharks had fled, huffing and puffing as they tumbled through the broken fence.Ā 
Then, the snake that had bit the demon began to convulse, writhing with an open maw like it had something stuck in its throat as black blood from its victim landed on the grass below.
Like some hellish form of mitosis, the scales of the serpent began to stretch and split, revealing a mirrored version of the reptile that began to take form and separate from its twin.Ā 
With wide eyes, the imp watched the two snakes finally , this new, fresh face shaking its head in confusion, before the rest of the scaly follicles began to surround and inspect their new friend with flicking tongues.
Kokabiel only watched the demons scurry off, before she sighed and adjusted her dress. Pivoting, she turned to face the imp, her arms crossed as she regarded him curiously.Ā 
The scrawny demon gulped as he stared wide-eyed. Was he next?
ā€œWhatā€™s your name?ā€
ā€œW-what?ā€ The imp replied hoarsely.
ā€œYour name. You have one, donā€™t you?ā€
ā€œitā€™sā€¦ Jameson, madam,ā€Ā 
ā€œThank you, and I assume theyā€™ll kill you if you try and go back into the city?ā€
Jameson nodded slowly, rising tentatively from the ground to look up at the woman.Ā 
ā€œWell, it seems you are out of options, Jameson,ā€ Kokabeil had quirked a brow, a small smile on her lips, ā€œbut, it appears Iā€™m in need of a butler. What do you say to free room and board in exchange for your services? Iā€™ll let you keep your soul, I promise.ā€Ā 
He had looked at her, suspicion in his gaze as his eyes darted to the snakes that coiled around her, shooting him hungry glares. How could someone with power like that be soā€¦ nice? If it were any overlord back in the city, theyā€™d have taken his soul and his free will.
But, the offer didnā€™t sound too bad, and she didnā€™t look crazy. Justā€¦ lonely. Maybe, staying here would be so bad.
Thatā€™s how Jameson had begun working for the retired celebrity he now called master. Weirdly, he didnā€™t do many things a butler would do.
Sure, he cleaned and was at her beck and call most of the time, but Kokabiel did most of the things on her own. She cooked, tended to her garden which was slowly growing by the day, and kept up on the juicy rumors that circled the city.Ā 
Usually, Jameson spent the day as entertainment for her. As an ex-clown in the circus, Jameson had a few tricks up his sleeve heā€™d showcase for the fallen angel, and she seemed to eat it up with amusement.
Kokabielā€™s thoughts towards him? He wasnā€™t exactly sure. Obviously, she was much kinder to him than anyone else heā€™d worked for, but her zipped lips on anything related to her past or what kind of demon she was made him unsure.
There were times she gotā€¦ sad. That was the best way to put it. Jameson never saw her cry or have a tantrum, but sometimes sheā€™d get so sullen even her snakes seemed rather depressed.
And, once a year there was a day that Kokabiel would lock herself away in her room, and would not call for him at all the entire day. Not even for food to feed her snakes. What could make her so depressed for that one day? A lost loved one? Her death day, perhaps?Ā 
She rarely mentioned her influential era as one of the largest fashion icons and models Hell had seen, although she didnā€™t need to with her collection of the seductive, sultry gazes she on the many ripped out pages of magazine covers she had framed on her walls.Ā 
The few times he did go into the city, heavily disguised to run errands for Kokabiel, heā€™d pick up the newest tabloids or fill her ears with the latest gossip circling the entertainment industry.
ā€œThatā€™s what that old fart is up to now?ā€ She had chuckled about an old acquaintance as she moisturized her snakes with a scale-safe lotion, ā€œHe used to be an A-list actor, and now heā€™s selling retinol cream? Ha!ā€Ā 
The snakes had hissed with a chuckle-like sound, mirroring their mother as she coddled them. They still made Jameson nervous, even after all these years, they had a mind of their own, each individual one it appeared. But, they all seemed to have the same thoughts when it came to him: hungry.
Watching the snake finish its snack made Jameson a little uneasy as Kokabiel turned away from the statue and she took another sip of her drink.
ā€œIā€™m getting tired, Jameson. I think I'm going to go inside, maybe take a nice, warm bath to relax.ā€Ā 
ā€œWould you like me to get the water heated?ā€
ā€œNo, thanks. I can do it myself.ā€ She said, beginning to walk towards the patio doors.Ā 
Jamesonā€™s eyes flicked past her shoulder, at the very moment the statue began to sizzle with a powerful energy that even made his curls stand on end.Ā 
Red sparks erupted from the front of the statue, right on the pedestal it was standing on which raised a few feet in the air. Jameson could only stare in disbelief as the sparks began to swirl like a vortex, until they burst and sprayed like confetti and a figure materialized an inch off the marble surface.
The tiny stranger landed with a quiet oomf, before she stood on her feet with a slight wobble, her little hands held out in front of her for balance.Ā 
Jamesonā€™s eyes flew open at the sight. It was a child! Her platinum-blonde hair disheveled, and her large eyes were darting around the area with confusion and fear.Ā 
When her eyes landed on him, she took a tiny step back, her eyes growing wide as she stared nervously at the new face.Ā 
ā€œM-m-madam!ā€ Jameson finally croaked, his finger pointed towards the girl with a slight quiver as he tried to get the words out.Ā 
ā€œWhat..?ā€ Kokabiel quirked an eyebrow at his stammering figure. Jamesonā€™s eyes never left the strange girl, and she slowly followed his gaze to the statue.
The toddler and the fallen angel locked eyes, before Kokabielā€™s mouth fell open and she stood there silently for a few moments. Charlieā€™s eyes widened, and she pulled her arms to herself in comfort at the shocked faces.
ā€œWhatā€¦. is this?ā€ Kokabiel finally spoke slowly, eyes trained on the little being standing awkwardly on the statue. Her snakes lifted their heads slightly, tongues flicking the air as they tried to get a scent of the girl.
ā€œItā€™s a child, madam,ā€ Jameson whispered.
ā€œI know that! But, how did it get here? Whatā€™s the point of having a magical fence if everybody can just walk right through it?!ā€
ā€œShe didnā€™t get through the fence, madam!ā€ Jameson squeaked, shaking his head furiously as he explained, ā€œShe justā€¦ appeared here, like out of thin air! I saw it all!ā€
How could that be possible? Thereā€™s no way a child could harness such strong magic. It must be some kind of illusion, trickery by a powerful demon trying to use her empathy to get the best of her!
ā€œYou!ā€ Kokabiel pointed an accusatory finger at Charlie, taking a small step forward ā€œHow did you get in my garden?ā€
ā€œUmā€¦ā€ Charlie started, but her wordsā€”of what little she hadā€”died in her throat. She only took a step backward, trying to escape from the attentionĀ 
ā€œYouā€™re trespassing on private property!ā€ Kokabiel continued to stalk forward, she was only a few feet away now, her snakes becoming antsy as they curled around her, hissing softly.
ā€œOhā€¦ā€
ā€œWho are you?ā€Ā 
Charlie took another step back, her hair grazing the leg of the marble figure. Where was she?Ā 
ā€œā€¦Charā€”eep!ā€
Charlieā€™s heel hit the foot of the statue, and she tripped, her back hitting its leg as she slid awkwardly sideways. Her tiny fingers grasped desperately at the smooth, white stone, but to no avail, as she tumbled right off the edge of the pedestal.
Jameson squeaked in terror, before throwing his hands over his eyes to protect him from any grisly sight. He heard Kokabiel gasp, but no sickening thump or terrible crack of bones meeting the firm ground.
Slowly, he splayed his fingers and lowered his hands, his eyes widening. He stood there gobsmacked at the scene, mouth agape in silence.Ā 
Yes, Charlie had been unable to save herself, falling helplessly in the airā€¦. right into the arms of a shocked Kokabiel.Ā 
Kokabiel stared wide-eyed at her own reaction to the split second of instinct that propelled her to catch the child. Charlie was tightly secured in her hands, being held at arm's-length as far as possible.Ā 
Charlie blinked, before her eyes met those glowing white pupils with a slowly growing smile. She had one hand wrapped around the wrist of the taller woman, as she lifted up her free hand and sent a small, shy wave.
ā€œHi!ā€
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[art i commissioned for the chapter by ruspettaa]
woahhh nice little(ha!) introduction to my oc, with some cute art of charlie! If I were to ever continue writing this fic, the relationship would be more focused on charlies than lucifers, at least at first. Slow-burn/co-parenting kinda thing bc Koko can def exist without being a relationship with our handsome king. sheā€™s sipping margaritas free as a bird rn.
kokabiel is a loosely based version of the biblical figure with the same name who created the stars and constellations. One of the reasons she fell was for teaching humanity astronomy. A few others fell with her too, but she instead melded into demon society instead of her heavenly counterparts.
the only people that know of her true identity are Hellā€™s royalty, and Stolas probably has a signed autograph of hers somewhere around his office seeing as his duties are closely bound with her creations.
sheā€™s a business woman too, though i am trying to figure out whether she sells snake-skinned accessories as a fashion line or diluted venom thatā€™s a psychedelic drug which makes you feel all euphoric and stuff. l
I also have no idea who her voice claim is šŸ˜­ i imagine it being smooth and buttery like BeyoncĆ©, but iā€™m sure thereā€™s other voices similar to hers that I havenā€™t found yet.
iā€™ve got a comm [by wkyarts51243] in the works that will be styled closer to the show, so hereā€™s a sneak peak i guess ā˜ ļø Iā€™d say her height is slightly shorter than charlie (not counting her horns lol), but I havenā€™t settled yet.
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i have more art (one of her and luci hehe), which i might share either. but you can have the full version of the first art pic, with an extra piece from the same artist šŸ¤­
also making this post so i can cement her backstory and stop changing it up ā˜ ļø itā€™s its writing officially now yall
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anyway, enough rambling, back to writing!! have a great weekend šŸ¤
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clover-blossom Ā· 1 year ago
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*SNOWBAIRD* WIPS I AM LOVING
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Invisible String by ravenpuff1956
Lucy sucks in a tight breath. She never expected to be dragged back. She didnā€™t think the Capitol wanted anything to do with her now that sheā€™d won their little game.
Twelve Years by wertman25
Twelve years have passed since Lucy Gray Baird left Coriolanus Snow in the woods. Since then, she had remained a ghost while Coriolanus rose to power in the Capitolā€¦ but what happens when Lucy Gray returns and the two lovers meet again?
Other Side of the Coin by monkiseemonkido
AU where Lucy Gray and Snow run off together and make it to District 13. Snow is still his power hungry, ambitious self, but going back to the Capitol is not an option anymore. Especially once he realizes the truth about District 13 and what happened to his family fortune.Ā 
To Where She Flew by madzdolin
When another rebellion comes sooner than anticipated, young Coriolanus Snow finds himself stranded in District 11 after a series of unfortunate events. While the stakes continue to rise in the world around him, Coriolanus finds himself faced with his own internal conflict when he encounters a hauntingly familiar face from his past- only to discover that she has absolutely no recollection of who he is.
The Ballad of Snow (Echoes of a Bird's Song) by fourteentrout
Vignettes of Snowā€™s life through his rise to (and fall from) power, and the memories that corner him in his moments of least control.
I am Singing Now While Rome Burns by southslates
In which Lucy Gray stays in the Capitol after the Games.
As the Driven Snow by Vacantcing
She comes to him at the best and worst of times, his little songbird. Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray through the cycle of the seasons.
How Coriolanus Snow Learned Compassion by cliffhangerqueen
A collection of emotions Lucy Gray taught Coriolanus Snow through her journey of the Hunger Games, and his fall of villainy in an alternative universe when Snow gets away with his lies, only to morph into something that resembled good at Lucy Gray's expense.
A Bird in the Hand by horrormoviebarbie
Coriolanus Snow and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Redemption ArcĀ 
Songbirds, Snakes and Wedding Rings by celestscrystal
In which Coriolanus was never sent to district 12 and instead got away with a slap on the wrist. However, Lucy Gray would not be granted the same fate. In order to save her, Coriolanus marries her. Clashes ensue in a tale of enemies, passion, and lovers.
Blood of my Blood by loveshazel
A deep-dive and rewrite of TBOSAS that answers the question of what if Coriolanus's parents both lived to raise him? And what if that meant a worse fate for any and all involved...
All Your Wasteland Flowers by allbridgesburn
Lucy Gray Baird survives Coriolanus Snow. However, she's not the only one.
The Planet of Love by southslates
In which Coriolanus Snow never kills the Mayor's daughter, Sejanus Plinth dies of his own volition and officer training is moved to District Twelve.
What are you reading and loving?
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fujiblackthorne Ā· 9 months ago
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newly divorced coriolanus snow has his hands full with his little girl. he and livia are sharing custody of her and he has found himself a bit clueless when it comes to entertaining his daughter. after reading up on the benefits of starting a childā€™s interest in music early, he decides heā€™ll sign her up for some music classes. He meets up with the teacher on the first day and offends her when he asks if there are any other teachers around considering she seems a little too young for the job, but apologizes after Lucy Gray asks him to leave, saying that heā€™s desperate to find an activity his little girl can participate in. The first few weeks are a bit tense during the drop off and pick up times, but after staying in some lessons and careful conversations Coriolanus realizes heā€™s in the same boat as his daughter: smitten with Ms. Lucy Gray šŸŽ¹
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swordfright Ā· 1 year ago
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oh god uh okay. jesus christ here we go. sigrid is c!dream's daughter from one of the alternate (i.e. bad) endings of ouroboros. sam thinks he's her father but neither of them is quite sure because, well. she doesn't look like sam. she looks like this...
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there's no deep dark biome on the server, so nobody has ever seen a warden before. they literally do not know what the fuck she is or how to care for her. luckily, dream manages to escape the torment labyrinth when sigrid is a toddler. he takes her directly to phil because phil is like, old as balls. surely this old man knows something about this species, right? wrong.
raising her is challenging. she's completely blind, so she needs help to get around (good thing techno has not one, not two, but two-dozen dogs that can be trained as service animals.) they also discover, when she's around nine or so, that her screams can inflict serious damage on anyone within hearing distance. doomsday trio do their best, and she gets...some semblance of a normal childhood. normal by dsmp standards, anyway.
after their escape, when sigrid's still little, dream meets up with punz again and they continue to pursue their research together. dream leaves for days at a time, then weeks, then months, returning to the arctic less and less frequently. in his defense, it's not his fault he never wanted a kid. he's also got a pretty intense complex around not being seen with her, since he knows any association with him puts sigrid in danger. what ends up happening is that she basically gets raised by c!emeralds. her personality is much closer to techno's than dream's.
needless to say, she and dream have a complicated relationship. i've got about 15k words of him teaching her necromancy collecting dust in my drafts lmao
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one of her Big Things is that she gets lonelier as she grows up and realizes there isn't anyone her age around to play with. the closest she's got to a friend is michael, who's a couple years older and has been inducted as a Real Syndicate Member (this is the ouroboros timeline, so sam never killed ranboo.) this leads to her rebellious phase, which involves a lot of exploring outside the perimeter of the arctic with her dogs. she eventually befriends another little girl who's in a similar boat (there are hardly any kids on the server! just boring grown-ups! it's not fair!) and the two of them meet up in secret to go on stupid dangerous adventures. phil and techno never see this other kid and are fully convinced that sigrid made up an imaginary friend to play with. in reality, the other kid is quackity's daughter. so uh. yes, this situation does eventually blow up in everyone's faces.
i'm gonna cut this off here sdfghgfd thanks for taking an interest tho!! i have a backlog of sigrid drawings, maybe i'll be brave and post more of them someday...
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harrysfolklore Ā· 1 year ago
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Tom meeting reader at an event and heā€™s just flirting the whole night and ends up getting her number
i watched the golden globes and got inspired to write this! i hope you like it <3
MASTERLIST | MY PATREON
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If there was an award for "most nervous person in attendance" at the Golden Globes, you'd have won it by now.
Award shows never failed to make your stomach feel in knots the entire time, specially when you were nominated, like tonight.
The Great had been a huge breakout role, a period drama that had captivated audiences and critics. Now, you stood among the nominees for Female Actor in a Television Series ā€“ Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes, and you could feel your heart pounding as the moment of your category being announced approached.
"Love, are you okay?" you heard a voice calling for you, turning your head you realized that it was Dua (yes, the Dua Lipa) who was sitting next to you.
"Just a bit nervous," you told her with a small smile, "I think I'll head backstage for a minute, I need a breather."
She assured you with another smile and you made your way backstage, a commercial break started just on cue.
You had rehearsed your acceptance speech a dozen times in case you won, and also had a pep talk ready in case you didn't, yet the nerves persisted. You knew you were competing against some big names, and whatever the result people online would have something to say.
Your train of thought was interrupted by your body colliding with someone, almost dropping your clutch in the process.
"Whoa there, careful," a voice chuckled, catching your arm.
"Sorry, I didn't see where I was going," you said, your cheeks flushing from embarrassment, of course you'd run into someone in classic romcom cliche style.
"No harm done. You alright?" he grinned and you recognized him, it was the man who had been flooding your Tiktok for you page for the past month, Tom Blyth, "I'm Tom, by the way."
"Nice to meet you, I'm YN," you smiled back, "And yeah, I'm okay. Just a bit nervous about my category. Oh you're presenting it, aren't you?"
"I'll have the privilege, yes," his charm effortlessly showed, "And just so you know, I'm rooting for you. You were phenomenal in The Great, one of my favorite shows I watched last year."
Your nerves seemed to ease a bit, his presence and charm making you relax. There was something about him that felt comforting, even though it was your first time meeting him.
"Thank you, that's really nice," you smiled at him, "But I don't want to get too confident, the other nominees are just as great."
"Honestly, I'd bet my hat you're taking that Golden Globe home tonight."
Tom squeezed your arm gently and you smiled again, and before another word could be exchanged, a crew member's voice echoed through the backstage area announcing that the show was back from commercial break in 30 seconds.
"Well, looks like it's showtime" Tom glanced towards the exit, then back at you. "Knock 'em dead out there, YN. You got this."
"We'll see."
With a final wink sent your way, you parted ways. You returned to your seat and tried to enjoy the ceremony as much as you could, your nerves still in the back of your head but your interaction with Tom making you feel more at ease now.
"And now, presenting the award for Female Actor in a Television Series ā€“ Musical or Comedy, please welcome The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes star, Tom Blyth!"
You heard the host say and you knew t was time, and once again a wave of nerves and uncertainty filled your body.
The crowd erupted in applause as Tom stepped onto the stage, his confidence and charm shinning through.
"Good evening, everyone. It's an honor to be here tonight among such incredible talents," Tom smiled, "Here are the nominees for Female Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy."
A video played showing all the nominees but you felt like your mind was numb, you didn't even realize it had ended until Tom's voice was heard again.
"And the Golden Globe goes to," he paused for suspense, and you could see a small smirk making its way to his face as he read the name, "YN!"
Time seemed to freeze, you tried to process everything as you heard the applause from the crowd and those around you congratulating you and before you knew it, you were on stage taking the award from Tom's hands and giving him a quick hug.
"I told you." He quietly whispered in your ear and gave you a wink, a moment that the cameras had caught.
You gave your speech, thanking your cast mates, directors, family, friends and the rest of the nominees. Once you were done you headed backstage with a proud smile and your newest award in hand.
The night went on and you definitely enjoyed every minute of it, mingling with other actors and thanking everyone who approached to congratulate you.
Once the ceremony wrapped up, you headed to the after party, you were sipping on a fruity drink by the bar when you felt a presence behind you.
"Hey, can I steal a moment with the newest Golden Globe winner?"
You turned around noticing it was Tom, he had changed to a different suit and you couldn't help but think that he looked really handsome.
"Sure, what do you need, president Snow?" you laughed, feeling a newfound confidence around him.
"How about your number? I'd hate to lose touch with Hollywood's latest sensation." Tom flashed his charming smile again, taking you by surprise and making your entire body feel giddy.
"Smooth, Blyth. Very smooth." Blushing furiously, you playfully rolled your eyes.
"Well, when you really really want something, smooth comes naturally."
And just like that, after winning a major award for your career and feeling on top of the world, you found herself exchanging numbers with Tom Blyth, excited to see where that would take you.
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that-weird-thing-in-the-woods Ā· 3 months ago
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The Beginning
:) I said I was going to write this lol. Hope you guys like it sorry for my words and stuff if you seen my other posts you can tell I have bad grammar
Anyway enjoy the story
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Danny doesnā€™t know how long his been flying and itā€™s starting to take its toll and if he doesnā€™t see clockworks tower soon heā€™ll have to stop and take a break ( not to mention being incredibly injured )ļæ¼
Especially with him now being pregnantā€¦ whoa thatā€™s really weird to say
As danny was thinking of that thatā€™s when he saw Clockworks tower Danny let out a breath he didnā€™t know he was holding
Was it because of seeing a familiar face
Or was it the knowledge that They couldnā€™t hurt him anymore
Danny shakes his head like heā€™s trying to get rid of the thought. As Danny gets closer to the tower he stops flying and just floats to the main entrance of the tower ( he will most definitely fall if he doesnā€™t and he knows that ) there at the entrance is clockwork floating there as Danny sees him he starts to speed up and as soon as he reaches clockwork and just cryā€™s like the child he isā€¦
Clockwork knew this had happened in other timelines.
Some where Danny ends up in a GIW facility being a experiment
Or where Danny goes on the run from the GIW or his own parents
Or where clockwork had hoped with all his core this timeline would be like where Dannyā€™s parents loved him even if he was a halfa ( even if this universe is one of the rarest of all the timelines )
But when he saw Danny hold on to him like itā€™s the only thing that is keeping him from getting even more hurt than he already is
Danny has multiple cuts and bruises from different weapons and angles from where he was running and it looks like one of his ankles is barely holding on to a thread the bone is most likely shattered and there are multiple deep cuts around his neck like someone was trying to put a collar on him more specifically a shock collar that looks like it got a good few shocks in if the bit of burns on his neck were anything to go off of. And Danny has fallen asleep on him
Clockwork smiles softly at this and picks Danny up and brings him up to his tower he summons a bed to put Danny on while he heals him the best he can but some of the cuts around his body are going to scar and the cuts around his neck are some of the worse injuries that heā€™s seen on the boy in this timeline and the only ones this bad in this timeline. Now where would the boy go? Clockwork canā€™t take care of him and with his human half it would be impossible for him to live in the ghost zone so where would he go..? Clockwork thought about it for a few minutes before he remembered something a dimension and pocket dimension to be specific it has everything the boy could ever need but it does have a population of snakes that take care of the little place they call home and are not afraid of fighting off others if they are not a part of the nest but the boy does seem to like snakes what is it he called them once ā€˜danger noodlesā€™ if heā€™s remembering correctly the boy always finds away to be endearing clockwork thinks before he goes to get the portal to the dimension this place will be the perfect place for Danny to live in with his unborn child he is currently caring for.
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Thatā€™s all for the first part I hope you guys like it! Sorry if itā€™s a bit short this is my first time writing a fic. And the second part will be out soon anyway byeeeee (also here are the people who asked to be tagged I hope you guys enjoy the story)
@thatoneweirdshipper @phantasama @siluver
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the-autistic-spider Ā· 1 month ago
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IM Gonna Need Some Venom Survives fic Right god damn now!
they did not fucking kill my boy venom
please give venom survives fics
or any venom last dance fics i really need to see my baby symbiote boy
That God Damn Bitch is alive stuck to a Cockroach
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m4tthewmurd0ck Ā· 1 year ago
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Tom Blyth x Actress!Reader
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i try to avoid descriptors but i do use she/her! click [HERE] for my tom blyth masterlist :)
you post a meme, but of course the internet takes it too far. set a few days after the vogue interviews, so tbosas has been out just over a month. weā€™ll just say december 22 since it came out november 17. also i changed the ending for the film because eventually youā€™ll be working on the sequel hehshsdb
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tagged; ewanmitchell
liked by houseofthedragonhbo and othersā€¦
yourname me trying to sneak into theaters so i can see peopleā€™s reactions to tbosas but i donā€™t want them to know itā€™s me. alternatively; coriolanus walking around knowing damn well what he did to sejanus and lucy gray šŸ¤¬
username excuse me iā€™m wheezing šŸ˜­
ā†³ username she really tagged ewan snsjdhxjsushxa
rachelzegler šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚
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username she better avenge her boyfriend in the sequel!!!!
ā†³ username has a sequel been confirmed already???
ā†³ username not officially but with how things ended there better be one. talk about a cliffhanger!
ā†³ username can anyone spoil it for me how does it end??
ā†³ justiceforsejanus well since you asked!! after the cabin fight scene with nova may and coryo, he does manage to knock the gun out of her hand and attempt to choke her to death BUT my gworl makes an escape and goes who knows where. cut to coriolanus with his 3rd hairstyle of the movie and he looks out before it cuts to black and then the quote from future him ā€œitā€™s the things we love most that destroy usā€. you think itā€™s over right but NO MID CREDIT SCENE!!!! he knocks on a door and nova may answers. sheā€™s obviously shocked and all he does is that stupid grin (šŸ„µ) and say ā€œweā€™re gonna make a dealā€. THEN the screen cuts to black andā€¦ thatā€™s all we get. definitely potential for a sequel
ā†³ username waaaait that means yourname and tomblyth will work together again! and this time their characters might interact more!
username why does she always post ewan when sheā€™s dating tom?
ā†³ yournamefan relax becky itā€™s a meme.
ā†³ username just saying i wouldnā€™t appreciate that.
ā†³ yourname good thing iā€™m dating tom and not you then isnā€™t it šŸ¤­ also i love you yournamefan šŸ’•
ewanmitchell if i had a dollar for every time you used this screenshot šŸ˜©
ā†³ yourname omg itā€™s lucerys killer aaaahhhh!!!!
ā†³ ewanmitchell i hate you šŸ˜©šŸ˜©
enews uh-oh! yourname posting about her on screen boyfriend and not tomblyth? šŸ‘€
ā†³ yourname please take several seats
yourname has blocked enews
username poor tomblyth
ā†³ username right. yourname isnā€™t even that pretty he could do so much better!
ā†³ username šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘
ā†³ username i hope he leaves her soon.
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Tom Blyth x Actress!Reader taglist ā€” if you requested to be tagged and donā€™t see your user, I wasnā€™t able to tag you! if youā€™d like to be added, let me know!
@daenerysqueenofhearts | @coconut-dreamz | @spencerstits | @callsignwidow | @inf4ntdeath | @upsidedownjill | @toeoffrog | @bada-lee-ily | @sassyangel16 | @or-was-it-just-a-dream | @jolleluvsyou | @ennycutie | @ashcosmo
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shadowjinx2906 Ā· 4 days ago
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Question for Marauders fans:
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