#someone likes a high maintenance prince

[heretherebedork]

Sir. SIR.

This is an office break room.

Oh, so they're making this show for @absolutebl. Got it, glad for it, thank you Korea.

[spicycinnabun]

“Steve, something is wrong with Christofern!” Eddie entered Steve’s room, cradling the potted plant in his arms.

He’d come home after work, ready to greet his bud-dy, but one look at him had made Eddie gasp. His leaves were shriveled up like sad little green raisins. Usually, they were puffed up like oversized Rice Krispies.

Christofern had been Robin’s, originally. It had been in a very sorry state on her windowsill before she’d left for college—a lot worse than it looked now, under Eddie’s care, thank you—and she’d told him, “I honestly can’t stand the thing. You keep it. It sheds worse than my aunt’s Great Pyrenees, and I’m tired of vacuuming. Just don’t throw it out, or Steve might murder you.”

And that had been that.

Christofern didn’t look like a typical house plant. He wasn’t a fern, which Steve kept reminding him. Steve was more practical. He didn’t give his plants names but called them by their designated labels.

Christofern was a Donkey’s Tail, or sedum morganianum, part of the succulent family. That term meant absolutely nothing to Eddie unless it was referring to a big bowl of pasta—he had no idea there was a whole plant category called delicious.

“But maybe he wants to be a fern, Steven,” he’d argued. “Ever thought of that? He doesn’t have to be a succulent just because he was assigned so at birth.”

“You’re fucking ridiculous,” had been Steve’s reply.

At first, Eddie had enlisted Steve’s help purely because he’d wanted his attention, and talking about plants was an easy as hell way to get Steve’s attention. Steve was a very passionate plant dad. But later, Eddie grew to love Christofern, and the trials and tribulations of learning how to care for him were almost like raising his own child.

Christofern had not just one but seven long, thickly spiked green tails. Seven tails. He reminded Eddie of a mutated dragon. He was adorable but occasionally grumpy and high-maintenance, like a certain someone Eddie knew. (Perhaps Christofern was more of a prince than a dragon—a dragon prince?)

If he didn’t get enough sunlight, his leaves shed, and he wilted. If he wasn’t rotated daily, he got yellow and sunburnt. And if he didn’t get enough water…

“I swear I watered him... uh, recently.” When had Eddie last watered him? Not the day before, but maybe Wednesday? Or had it been Tuesday? Shit. Eddie pouted. “I just gave him a drink now, anyway. It’s not too late, is it, Doctor Steve?”

He clasped his hands and watched Steve’s attentive eyes rove over his plant, waiting for the diagnosis.

“Eddie, how could you neglect Christofern like this? I should call Plant Protective Services.” Steve grabbed his hand, startling Eddie and his overactive heartbeat.

He took Eddie’s index finger and pushed it into Christofern’s soil right down to his second knuckle. It felt inappropriate. Eddie made a noise, appalled. “Steven, why are you making me violate Christofern?”

Steve ignored him. “What do you feel? The soil is soaked down there, isn’t it?”

Eddie wiggled his finger. It felt goopy. “Yes,” he admitted.

“You’ve overwatered it,” Steve chastised. “Now, the leaves might rot instead of rehydrating themselves. You’ve got to make sure you don’t drown it. Christofern only needs a moderate amount of water every two weeks, okay?”

“Okay,” Eddie said meekly. “I’m sorry, Christofern.”

Steve pulled his finger out of the soil and gave him a look bordering on amusement. “Leave him with me for a few days, and I’ll get him back to where he should be.”

“Thank you, Doctor Steve. How can I ever repay you?” Eddie imagined repaying Steve with his mouth, his tongue, his hands (after he washed the soil off)…

“You can clean the bathroom,” Steve said.

Eddie’s fantasy shattered. He whined. “Does it have to be that?”

“Yup.”

“Damn it, Steve, just make me suck your dick next time,” Eddie grumbled on his way out.

He missed the way Steve’s jaw dropped.

[ornii]

I would like to ask an Ask, how about Vi and Caitlyn with an M!Reader who is an extremely powerful wizard, capable of generating tornadoes when channeling magic.... But he is extremely lazy and prefers to teleport instead of walking, and This usually results in them getting scared by him appearing out of nowhere, and in Vi's case, him getting punched (Unintentionally of course)

“An Acquired Taste”

Vi X M! Reader X Cait

The Sun rose solemnly on the island of Forgrove, An island resting miles off of Piltover. Upon that island was a Strong fortress, moreso a castle, inside said castles Royal bedroom, a prince awoke from his rest and tries to keep the sun out of his eyes. Entering his Royal bedroom was a man, seemingly nonexistent, entirely blue, glowing like a pearl.

“Your highness, it is morning. A bath has been drawn for you.” He said, the prince grumbles but kept his attitude to himself, in a flash of blue light he disappears into his Bathroom, reappearing into his Bath. He slowly sunk deeper into the water, letting the aches of the past wash away. His blue servant enters and gives him his speech.

“My Lord, the crops have come in fine this season, the walls are still strong and require little maintenance sire. All seems well…” he says, the young Prince kept silent, until he sat up and stretched.

“Good, as per usual..”

“Although..” The servant says, and he stops.

“Although what?” He asks.

“There was a letter?” He says, “Directed to you, Lord (Y/n).” He says, (Y/n) sighs and stands up, stepping out of the hot soothing water and with a snap of his fingers, Royal towels float over begin to dry his body.

“From Piltover.. specifically their council.”

“Oh, and here I thought it was from someone important..” (Y/n) says a bit saddened. Teleporting back to his room, with a wave of his hand, his closet opens up to seemingly endless space. He begins to search for what to wear. “Toss it away like the others…”

“But sir, this was Signed by.. Lady Kiramman.” He Said, (Y/n) stops searching and halts, hearing it. His clothes begin to attach to his body, dressing him.

“If memory serves, house Kiramman served yours very diligently…” the servant in blue reveals the letter.

“.. What does it say?” (Y/n) asks.

“For your Appearance at the council, it seems urgent, at your earliest convenience.” They say… should I still burn it?” He asks.

“No, prepare the ship… we’re heading back to Piltover..” he says, now fully clothed and dressed. While he prepares for the journey, Piltover was slowly coming to a boil with its civil unrest, the prince may be able to resolve this. More importantly, Caitlyn of the Kiramman family was given an “important” task.

“Watch the Prince?” Caitlyn asks her mother, as she stood across her mother, who sat upon her desk, writing a letter. “This seems the least of our problems.” Caitlyn said complaining to her mother, who calmly puts down her Quill and Pen, she looks up to her daughter.

“Caitlyn, I understand this may not be the order you wish to hear but this must be seen through, the prince will be able to assist us with the control of Hextech, and keeping it from the hands of our enemy. This is an important task I am giving you..” She said, Caitlyn was convinced but reluctantly agreed, leaving her room, caitlyn let out a sigh of frustration outside her mothers room. A voice came from nearby, leaning against the wall, Vi.

“So, had fun?” She Said, Caitlyn was fuming.

“No, I have babysitting duty. For a prince!”

“Another big wig asshat, fun.” Vi says to herself as she follows caitlyn down the hall.

“He isn’t a Bigwig, hes the son of former council members, mother always said such good things about them, but they died during the revolt…so we took their place.” The duo exit the councils building and make their way to the docks, awaiting the arrival of the Prince.

“So, when will we know this guys coming?” Vi asks, before she can respond something comes in the horizon of the water. The head of a large ship moving at high speeds, it was made of a deep auburn wood, seemingly brand new. The head of the ship was a woman adorned in armor. Soldiers of blue March out of the ship, their bodies intangible to reality it seems, and from the under of the ship the Wizard walks out, now dressed in his dinner jacket and brooch combination. He didn’t look particularly amused to see Piltover. He walks off his ship to the docks, Caitlyn and Vi have never seen magic so effortlessly wielded. (Y/n) wasn’t paying much attention to them. He approaches them, and Caitlyn takes the mantle to go first.

“Um.. Welcome your highness to Piltover.. we’re glad to have you.” She says, (Y/n) wasn’t saying much, he thinks.

“It looks worse since I left… are you servants?” He asks, Vi opens her mouth to say something probably insulting but Caitlyn intervenes.

“No, we’re to escort you to the council.”

“Ah, I can get there on my own…” he says. “But my mother wishes for us to personally—“ Caitlyn begins her bargain, but (Y/n) poofs out of existence right in front of them, Caitlyn was actually speechless and Vi smirked.

“Wow, you were so boring you made him stop existing—“

“Shut it! We have to find him!” She looks around to see he’s walking past them. He’s searching for something and eyes the building. He then snaps out of place again, in a flash of light he appears before the council, shocking many. He looks around in the center to the members seeing his profound arrival. His eyes trace to Lady Kiramman. He gives a small bow of courtesy.

“Lady Kiramman.” He says, she quickly adjusts herself and stands up.

“My Lord.” She says, “Council Members, this is Lord (Y/n) of The Island of the Gold Moon. Profound In all of the magical arts, he will be a valuable asset in the management of magic and Hextech.” She explains, “But… where is Caitlyn?” She asks.

“…Who?” (Y/n) replies.

“My Daughter? The girl who was meant to bring you here?” She says, (Y/n) slowly began to piece together it all, the perfectly shaped nose, the beautiful blue ocean eyes, the long gorgeous hair, she’s the spitting image of her mother. Perfect and Beautiful, (Y/n) puts his hand on his face in dismay.

“Dammit.” He murmurs, and as if on queue, a pair of girls burst into the room, Caitlyn and Vi. They see the Wizard and their mother.

“I apologize Lady Kiramman, I didnt know it was your daughter.” He says, and then turns to Caitlyn.

“I apologize for ditching you, I suppose I should have listened to you, now.. well I suppose I’m all ears.” He says, Lady Kiramman was the first to explain.

“We you’ve heard before, our rising issues with Hextech and those who seem to wish to destroy us, Jayce can give you more information.” she sits back down and (Y/n) folds his arms and turns to face this Jayce Talis, he’s heard things about his genius.

“So, what do I need to know?” (Y/n) begins, Jayce fiddles with a pen, upset at having to ask for help from a Wizard.

“Hextech was meant to be a stepping stone towards a future not bound by old ideals and superstition. But with all this power we have, it seems someone is looking to use it to tear down everything we’ve been building. Hextech can power generators, teleportation devices, but also weapons of power we can’t even fathom.” Jayce wasn’t very thrilled with all of this, his greatest achievement used to wipe what he loved off the face of this hunk of rock.

“And you wish for someone actually proficient in magic to fix the situation. Why am I not surprised.” (Y/n) shakes his head.

“But why should I help you? I have no stake in this…” (Y/n) says, the council members murmur slightly to themselves. One stood up, beautiful with amazing dark skin and gold accents to adorn her body. Mel was her name.

“Piltovers finances, even with our current situation, are better then they have in the last decade, we have the means to pay you very handsomely for it—“ Mel begins, but (Y/n) cuts her off.

“Miss, I own a castle, an entire garden of food and a ship worth this entire building. I am not feigned for money…” he admits, Mel keeps her calm look and slowly sits down. (Y/n) then turns to Jayce.

“I have no reason to help you, or really anyone. Piltover was my Home until a certain uprising occurred, and my parents perished for the selfishness of a bunch of council members, who couldn’t look past their own noses for the safety of others.” (Y/n) has scorn in his voice, the small sense of victory was felt as he turned to leave.

“A word of advice, do not mettle with things you cannot control, so this won’t happen again.” He takes one step to leave before a hand grabs his wrist, he turns to see it was Caitlyn, in a desperate plea.

“My mother always talked so honorably about your family, I know we’ve only met a few times, but I know your family. Please, not for us but all of Piltover and the Undercity, they don’t deserve to be caught in a civil war.”

Caitlyn’s plea was passionate, and honest, Vi stepped up to him, “My family’s from the underground too, I didn’t want them caught up in all of this either, Cmon…” she was the last nail in the coffin. (Y/n) sighed, “Fine.” A small Look of relief was on the faces of Vi and Cait.

“I’m going to need a laboratory… and assistants.” (Y/n) says, and grabs the two girls by the wrists.

“Luckily, I already have two.” He said, Vi turns to him.

“We don’t know shit about magic..” Vi said

“You don’t need to, warm bodies work well enough. Plus for my type of Assistance, you’re perfect.. I have an acquired taste in them.”

[theandato]

No, please continue rambling. It’s not like I wouldn’t like to hear every detail you have to spare. Because I would. 👀

gah oh em gee……..

—keith has 16 piercings in total (5 in each ear, 1 eyebrow piercing, 2 lip rings, a belly button piercing, a prince albert (basically a ring that goes through his dick, don’t look it up if you’re squeamish!), and a scrotum piercing)

—the heart tattoo on the underside of his dick was actually drawn by sofia lmaooo

—he’s slightly lactose intolerant! he won’t throw up or shit himself, but he will get a pretty bad stomachache and probably the worst gas imaginable

—he, for the life of him, cannot tell when someone is flirting with him

—keith’s gas is pretty long, bubbly, and always sounds a bit wet. sometimes he feels kind of bad for farting in sofia’s mouth— he knows they’re that bad 😞

—that’s another thing! while he *claims* he’s not into the kink, but he suggests (albeit a bit shy and indirectly) sofia ‘help him out’ with his gas more than sofia actually asks to

—sometimes he’ll be post-strenuous-shit and he’ll ask her to eat him out— under the premise that her warm tongue helps soothe the ache. anddddd sometimes he has a little gas left over. so what? he can’t help it!

—his intestinal issues have only gotten worse since he’s started going to the gym— his maintenance cals are pretty high, not to mention his protein goal is in the 200s. i’m here to tell you that his protein farts specifically could kill a grown man.

[fatallucidity]

Hii, if you're not busy can you write a dating headcanons for: Mudano, Ousuke, Senritsu, Kokuryou, Kumo and Shingi?? I really like the Momotaro boys and I hope this request is not too much. Pretty please???

😩🙏

RAHHHHHH SOME OF MY FAVES ARE IN HERE. LETS GOOOOO

I actually wrote a ton of these ideas years ago but never posted them, so this is a perfect opportunity. If you liked these def ask for more

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Mudano

🖤 Mudano is extremely distant and not exactly the type to be open with how he feels. He’s also not the physical type. He’s far bigger on acts of service.

🖤 Mudano is extremely difficult to be with. He’s not easy to form a bond with and he hardly ever opens up to anyone. Due to him losing so many people close to him, I can see him being resistant to putting himself in a situation where he can get hurt again.

🖤 if he was dating you, you would need to accept that you’d hardly see him and on top of that he would just be a distant lover.

🖤He gives aro ace king vibes, so if you ever get to the intimacy stage, he would need a lot of time with you and to truly feel connected to you. He’d always ask your consent and would only do what you felt comfortable with.

Ousuke

❤️‍🔥 your relationship is explosive to say the least

❤️‍🔥 he is extremely competitive in every aspect. If you try to hug him tight , he’ll do it tighter. If you kiss him before he goes off to work and get handsy, chances are that neither of you are leaving the house.

❤️‍🔥 arguments are LOUD. Ousuke is extremely vocal, so when he’s angry and refusing to see reason you’ll get the blunt end of that. You’ll have to make him see reason and calm down. He’s a bit more high maintenance in this regard.

❤️‍🔥 He’s impulsive so he’ll come home injured from fights almost every day. You two settle into a routine of this. He’s caring in his own loud way. He appreciates when you patch him up and loves showing you off.

❤️‍🔥 He gets smug knowing other Momos want you but can’t have you. He’s completely loyal to you, and he’d die for you.

❤️‍🔥 He has a high drive and tons of energy, so dates with him have to be stimulating. If he’s bored, he’ll leave. He has a soft side and loves to treat you at restaurants. He’ll take you anywhere you want and calls you names like Prince/Princess. He loves to treat you to dinner and show off any new battle moves he’s learned.

Senritsu

🎶He is probably one of the most passionate of the Momotarou boys. He will scream to the heavens about you, write you songs, and write you poetry. Music is his life, his love language.

🎶 The two of you could spend hours talking about music. He likes anything and everything, so he loves when you introduce him to artists he’s never heard of.

🎶 He’s playful and caring with strong morals. He would never do anything to hurt you and would protect you with his life.

🎶 Senritsu can be immature, but he’ll gladly talk anything out with you and will be goofy just to see you smile. Dates with him would be karaoke or nice nights at home.

🎶When it gets intimate he’s absolutely passionate and vocal. At some point you may end up with a noise complaint-

🎶 He’d let you pick his outfits for him and loves anything you make for him. He’s actually a pretty good boyfriend.

Kokuryou

🧡Very calm and composed. He’s also gentle and soft spoken. He truly values you and your relationship.

🧡He’s independent and hates when people tell him what to do. He can be stubborn at times and this will cause disagreements.

🧡He knows when a situation is out of his control and won’t get involved in someone else’s business.

🧡He’s protective of you in small ways. Sometimes this is as simple as keeping an eye on you or keeping a hand on your waist.

🧡He lets you have your space when you need it. Keep in mind that because he’s super independent, he’ll often need tons of his own space and can be a bit more reserved. It’s not that he doesn’t love you, he just likes his alone time. He’s more solitary, even when with you. He’s kind of like a cat. Once you give him attention he’ll keep finding ways to come back.

🧡When in bed, he’s extremely shy at first and is just so scared of messing it up. He’s also not used to being vulnerable. Once you ease him up, he lets the fire out.

Kumo

🚬 He’s a very laid back and casual guy. He likes to go with the flow and wings it.

🚬 If you’re fiery, he’ll be the complete opposite. If you’re calm like him, you’ll both get each other.

🚬If Kumo hurts your feelings, he probably won’t even notice, so you’ll have to be the upfront one in the relationship. He also has a smoking issue, so if you don’t like that you won’t work out.

🚬If he feels like you’re not with his time, he won’t bother. You’ll need to work to have a place in his life at first, but once you’re established, he’ll keep you there unless he feels otherwise. He’s a lazier guy, so you’ll be doing a lot of work in this relationship. You’re the one planning everything and he’s fine with following along.

🚬He’s also not the type to be super kind with words. He’s blunt and complains a lot. If it’s too much work, he’ll bitch about it.

🚬He is most definitely the type to gaslight you when you’re arguing. He’ll refuse to see reason and won’t want to use the brain power to see your perspective. Definitely a narcissist. He’s selfish especially in bed.

Shingi

😱He’s super cautious and calculating. Sometimes far too cautious.

😱 By time he’s asked you out he’s come up with every possible scenario and planned what he wants to say to a t. He’s very careful with every decision, so he can be indecisive and take a while to make decisions. He’s difficult to plan with.

😱 However Shingi is very caring and playful, and he’ll let you play with Mr. Pig if he really likes you.

😱 He can get jealous when another guy is hitting on you and will drag you away. He’s overprotective due to his over thinking.

😱Shingi is extremely high maintenance. He needs constant attention and reassurance to feel secure with you. I can see him being generally anxious on a regular basis, so this will require a lot from you. However, he’s so deeply caring that he would ensure you were always safe and protected.

😱And oh goodness the intimacy? He’s definitely an over thinker there too. He’ll constantly ask for your permission and is a complete vanilla. Your wants matter more than his.

[pentothalprincess]

✮↳ If I Want It, I Shall Have It ↰

♡ yandere! princess x gn reader (2.5k words)♡

tw/cw: obsessive love, drugging, use of chloroform, kidnapping, reader hates the monarchy, slightly rushed ending

authors notes: im going on vacation for like a week so I probably won't be online much, here's my little gift to you all <3 (ignore how I literally had to force myself to finish this since I've been working on it for weeks-)

➼ yandere! princess Who was never really interested in romance. She had her castle, she had her garden, and everything she could ever want, so she didn't think romance was necessary for her.

➼ yandere! princess Whose parents were constantly on her case about getting married and "continuing the family legacy". She was the only daughter of the king and queen, so she was the only hope to keep the monarchy alive.

➼ yandere! princess Who would always brush them off by saying that "it's not the right time," or "I haven't found anyone I fancy yet," but she knows that nobody will cut it for her. She's too high-maintenance, too extravagant; none of the princes in her kingdom or the next would satisfy her.

➼ yandere! princess Whose parents had finally had enough of her denial, so they decided to bring the candidates to her. It was just an unchanging cycle of them introducing an over-eager prince, her rolling her eyes, dismissing him, and waiting with a bored expression for the next disappointment.

➼ yandere! princess Who would look out her window longingly, gazing up into the endless night sky with tired, hopeless eyes. "Perhaps there really is no one for me..." she whispers into the cold spring air, lying down on her delicate satin sheets. As her tired mind begins to fade, a single tear slides down her cheek and onto her powder-white pillow, a single mark of imperfection.

➼ yandere! princess Who woke up feeling even more tired than before she had slept. She groaned, rubbing her eyes with her soft, perfectly manicured hands. She slowly gets up and opens her soft pink curtains to reveal a gorgeous view of the entire kingdom; a sight she was absolutely enamoured with as a child but had now grown sick of. She slides open her glass door to step out onto her balcony, letting the wind gently caress her face. As she leans against the railings, the soft scent of freshly baked bread surrounds her. She looks down to see someone stepping out of the bakery and taking some pastries out of the oven. Their face is hidden in shadow, but she can see their mouth turn into a frown as they look up at the castle. Her eyes linger on their frame even after they've left, sighing heavily.

➼ yandere! princess Who had gotten sick and tired of her parent's desperate attempts to get her engaged, and just needed a break from them.

➼ yandere! princess Who called her chauffeur to take her out into the town, and to not tell her parents lest they bring her back.

➼ yandere! princess Who hopped into her grand carriage, looking out the window as they left the castle gates, excitedly anticipating getting to see what a normal life would be like.

"We've arrived, Princess." Her chauffeur calls from the front seat, getting out to open her door for her.

"Thank you very much," She politely nods to him, adjusting the scarf on her head. "Don't wait for me, you can head back to the castle." She dismisses him with a wave of her hand, walking into the market. She looks at everything with awe, all the ordinary stalls looking more magical to her than anything in her castle. As soon as she walks into the town square, she can hear whispers all around her.

Murmurs of "Is that Princess Asmaan?" and "No, it surely couldn't be!" float around her like dandelion seeds, drifting along the winds into every corner of the small village.

She pays them no mind, having become used to the constant whispering that follows her wherever she goes. Soon enough, that familiar scent of freshly baked pastries fills her senses. Not thinking about anything else, she follows the scent to a small building with a large oven right next to it. Her eyes are wide as she watches someone dive into the circular oven and pulls out a few scalding hot flatbreads. A look of awe and shock cross her face at the feat which, in her eyes, seemed incredible, but to you... it was just another day in the bakery.

A man walks past the counter, giving her a glance in her direction before stopping in his tracks. He looks absolutely shocked, but then smiles widely.

"Princess! It's such an honour to have you here- what brings you to our little part of town?" Your father asks in an excited tone, to which she returns the enthusiasm.

"I wanted to see how my people are doing, and I couldn't help but notice the smell of your wonderful goods! May I have two naans, please?" Her excitement is genuine, but it makes you sick.

"Of course! Y/n, bring two naans, the best of the batch!" Your father's booming voice is carried through the small building, making you roll your eyes.

"Coming..." you mumble, putting two flatbreads in a paper bag. As you walk up to the counter, you notice just who you're serving. A disgusted scowl appears on your face as you stride up to the clay table, slamming the bag onto it and glaring at her straight in the eyes. "That'll be 421." You grumble, your voice full of disdain. Your father looks at you with a shocked expression, as if to say "You dare tell the Princess to pay?!" but you remain stoic as you wait for her to reply.

"Oh... yes, of course!" She reaches into her purse and pulls out a few crisp bills, to which your father interjects.

"No, no, there's no need for that! You're the princess, after all, we should be glad just to be in your presence!" He waves his hands in front of his face, smiling nervously. You, on the other hand, snatch the bills from her hand and put them in the drawer under the counter.

"Have a nice day," You say in a monotone voice as a clear indicator for her to leave. She looks a bit taken aback but takes the hint regardless.

"Ah... you too!" She smiles brightly before turning on her heel and walking away. As she walks through the busy streets, her mind is focused on one thing; you. She's never seen someone look at her with such hatred... she's the princess, everybody loves her! Everybody except you. She found your annoyed behaviour to be quite intriguing, almost... alluring. "They're a very interesting person... i need to know more about them." She thinks as she takes a seat on a large rock in the town square, silently eating her food. She looks down at the golden brown bread, her eyes softening slightly. She takes one bite, then another, then another before realizing something. You were the person that made this. It was you who flattened it between your palms, you who sprinkled the sesame seeds on top, and you who dove into the oven to bake it. This seemingly ordinary pastry was now not ordinary at all; it was a piece of you. She smiles to herself as she eats in silence, the naan now tasting that much sweeter to her.

After another hour or so of walking through the crowded streets, she started to get bored. She walks back down the street in which your bakery resided, smirking as she went behind a few buildings and to the side of your bakery, watching with soft eyes as you move about the kitchen. You notice someone behind you, a pair of eyes staring and watching your every move. You take a deep breath, put the dough down, and turn around. You clearly don't expect to see her, causing a look of surprise to grow on your face, before quickly turning to frustration. She giggles at your expression, not saying a word.

"Why are you here?" You hiss out from behind clenched teeth.

She looks around innocently, playing with the end of her scarf. "I wanted to see how a bakery works." Her answer is truthful, but it only angers you more.

"Never seen a bakery before?" You scowl at her, going back to flipping the bread and stretching it out. "Spoiled, entitled little brat..." You mumble under your breath. "Probably never even seen someone making food since everything is done for you..."

She rests her head in her hands, leaning her elbows on the ledge of the open window as she gazes at you longingly. She stays quiet, thinking about what you just said, before speaking up. "Do you hate me?" Her question is simple in nature, but has a complicated meaning behind it. It could be a threat, a genuine question, or a test.

You've always been one to answer with your heart, so the answer comes to you naturally. "yes, I do. You're a selfish, spoiled little rat who's always had everything handed to you on a silver platter. You pretend to care about your people, but while we're all here living in literally dirt-poor conditions, you're sitting in your lavish castle without a care in the world. How could I not hate you?" You're practically seething at this point, but she doesn't care.

"You're right. I'm lucky. I could've been born into the same fate as you, working hard every day just to make ends meet. But I wasn't, and I'm so thankful for it." She sighs, standing up straight. "I'm sorry that wasn't the case for you." Her voice is slightly sad as she walks away, the cold night air enveloping her entire being. She gazes up at the large castle looming in the distance, a small frown appearing on her face. You were right, she had everything handed to her. whatever she wanted, she got. And she was going to make sure that included you as well.

iIt's late at night when she finally returns to the castle, rushing to her room with quiet feet so she doesn't wake up anyone. She opens the double doors to her bedroom and slowly walks inside. Lying down on her bed, her mind wanders to the conversation she just had.

"How could I not hate you...?" She repeats your line in a whisper, the soft moonlight cascading onto her. As she's lost in her thoughts, she stands up and walks to her closet. "How could I not hate you..." That single line plays in her mind on a loop as she grabs some dark pants and a black shirt with a matching scarf. "You've always had everything handed to you..." She mumbles as she pulls on the loose shirt. "Everything... but not you." Her voice is firm as she walks out, a stern glare in her brown eyes.

She silently opens her door and walks over to one of the many cleaning closets, sneaking inside and locking the door. As she waits for her eyes to adjust, she starts to think of a plan. Her eyes focus on a sheet of paper stuck to the back walls with a list of chemicals on them. She scans the paper before finding the one she needs. "Blue jug, Chloroform". She grabs a rag and the blue jug of chemicals as she plods through the room and to the door, trying to be as quiet as possible so as not to disturb anyone. She sneaks down many flights of stairs while having to take breaks in between, her frail arms not being used to having to carry that much weight. When she finally reaches the entrance, she takes a deep breath and opens the door a crack, slipping through noiselessly. Walking past the castle gates and into the road behind the now silent town, she starts to wonder why she didn't just have one of her maids do it for her. She's about to return before your words come back to her in a wave. "You've always had everything handed to you... how could I not hate you..." Your words spur her on to continue with her plan, determined to prove you wrong. Perhaps if she did this on her own, you'd finally see her for who she is!

She sighs dreamily as she walks behind your bakery, peering inside the window to see if she could spot anyone. In the dusty glass window of the kitchen, she can see you sleeping at the kitchen counter. When she sees your calm resting face, she almost swoons. You've only ever looked at her with hatred, be it either to her face or up at her from the ground. Her resolve is now set, she had to change your mind.

She soaks the rag in the chemicals, wrapping her scarf around her face so she doesn't breathe it in. Her feet are quiet as she sneaks behind the counter and into the kitchen, the lack of doors making it so much easier for her to creep in. She stands directly next to your sleeping figure, a sad look crossing her face. "I'm sorry I had to do this..." She whispers before her gentle hands slowly place the rag over your nose and mouth.

A minute after she puts the rag on your face, you start to wake up. Your eyes grow wide as you realize what's happening, but with the scarf covering her face you can't see who's attacking you. You start to thrash and scream, but nobody can hear you because of the rag. She holds you down with a gentle touch so that you can't escape, and after a few more minutes, you're completely gone. She grins wildly when you stop struggling, your limp body a sign of her success. She pulls you out of the chair as carefully as she could, but she ended up dropping you because of how delicate her arms are. "You won't mind, will you, qaundom~?" She chuckles softly as she drags your limp body across the floor.

She drags you past the kitchen, the counter, and the side of the building until you're finally back behind the bakery. She takes the bottle of chemicals and ties the handle to her shirt so she doesn't have to carry them, dragging you along the grass and toward the castle. Eventually, she makes it to a door at the back of the castle, opens it, and throws you inside with all of her remaining strength, now completely winded from the trip. After taking a minute to recuperate, she takes your hand and hauls you into an empty cell that's been separated from all the others. She lays you down onto the thin mattress, dusts off her hands and looks at you lovingly.

"You were right, darling. When I want something, I get it." She walks out and closes the cell door softly so it doesn't make that much noise, the rattle of the chain lock echoing through the desolate dungeon.

"And absolutely nothing can stand in my way." Her eyes go cold for a split second as she stares at your lifeless form before turning on her heel and walking to the door.

"Don't hate me for this." With a slam of the iron door, she's gone, leaving only the faint scent of her perfume in her wake.

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[lunicho]

currently NEED something about subby zhanghao because he's currently my roman empire. he's got me swinging me feet left and right like i'm a pendulum or something 😣

- ur fav <3 🍡

SO TRUEEEE literally there's not enough subby zhanghao on here :( im literally gonna go dig up some thoughts that i had before 😝

okay so,, zhanghao is suchhh a sub to me like ive always seen him as a sub. he's very very bratty, like bratty without reason 😭 he's demanding of attention, very high maintenance and has a very slick mouth. he loves when u give him attention, and im talking All of your attention so when you're not focused on him he gets really like annoyed, especially when you're focused on another guy (aka talking to someone). he's demanding of your attention, the type to literally stand in the way while you're in the middle of the conversation so you're forced to pay attention to him like it's that serious for him 😭

pet names galore for him,, call him your prince, your pretty boy, your love, your baby, your fuck toy, literally anything bc he loves it, especially when you emphasize the "MY" part of it, he loves the possessive shit, loves when u make it clear that he's yours and only yours.

he needs a hard dom, someone who's strict and doesn't spoil him. sometimes ofc he deserves the softest sweetest treatment, getting pampered and kissed and things like that but sometimes he needs to be put in his place.

he's sooo into free use, he loves to be your little fuck toy and he submits fully and loves being used anywhere and everywhere 🤧 i feel like he's a little possessive with you as well, only wants to be your toy and only wants you to play with him, like ur his dom and he's your sub and no one else should be part of that 🙄🙄 (except idk i feel like he does lowkey have a thing for having other ppl in the bedroom with y'all what do y'all think)

[therealslimstrider]

I'm pondering on the concept of "as above, so below" in relation to personal strengths and weaknesses - usually they are two sides of the same coin.

Someone incredibly passionate and ambitious about their work will often come off as distracted to their loved ones at times. Someone who is pensive will often come off as aloof, or maybe a wallflower. Someone who puts everything they have into taking care of others will often have difficulty asserting personal boundaries. Someone who is quick to anger could, under the right point of view, be seen as endearing for that very trait. Someone who is caring and attentive could be considered smothering at times.

I spent a decent chunk of my 20s attempting to methodically snuff out every single flaw I am personally aware of, which is all of them, all of the time. I have a flat affect and am usually distracted and struggle with conversation, which sometimes presents the image of me being uncaring, or just extremely fucking awkward. I am so self-obsessed and my head is so far up my ass. I take myself way too seriously, and I find the energy expended to remediate this not worth the side effects of being even more neurotic and compulsive in the process of putting myself under an even stronger microscope. This is an eternal zero sum game. I can only net neutral. I want nothing less than the very best possible life for those around me, but this compulsion is rooted in my obsession of control. Or is my obsession of control rooted in the love for those around me? It's impossible to give a finite answer to this, and stupid to try.

I also spent my 20s actively looking for a partner. I fucking hate being alone. I don't care if I can be perfectly happy without a partner - the need for someone in my life to become mutually completely obsessed with has been my deepest darkest passion since I was old enough to have those. And I got those pretty early.

I had been through so many fruitless repetitive at best - downright humiliating and mental breakdown inducing at other times - conversations and gone so long without any follow through. I had grown distant from my family for a couple of years, isolated by the shame of never being in control of my flaws enough to avoid arguments or silent treatment or downright cruelty from people who I thought were my friends. From the time I woke up to the time I cried myself to sleep, I was under prey animal levels of stress. And I genuinely believed every second of it was my fault for not doing better. How could I tell my family I'm a complete fuckup who makes his friends miserable?

I don't think I was a perfect friend, and I freely admit I needed more self-awareness and tact at the time. But, without sharing details, I let myself get treated like fucking dogshit because it was easier than six hour arguments and being left out.

It just one day... I guess clicked in my brain like hey. This doesn't happen to me when I talk to Dave, or Jane, or anyone. I can just talk to them. Any time I'd make a misstep, I would break the fuck down. I would freak out.

And it'd be fine. Not even that they had made this grand effort to forgive me - it just didn't faze them.

And John... I never thought I'd meet the Prince Charming of my dreams. I have a very vivid imagination and very particular tastes. I am high maintenance. I'm possessive, and surrounded by equally possessive splinters. I'm cranky most of the day.

It's nothing to him. It's like at worst I bumped his shoulder. He doesn't even care. And believe me, I've interrogated him thoroughly. He makes it so fucking easy to feel loved, that for the first several months it terrified me. I kept waiting for that to fade, or for him to stop asking to come over, or to set me down like hey, we need to have a serious talk. But it's just been day after day of both of us being ourselves, exactly as we are comfortable being - but together. It just works.

Clawing my way out of that spiral back into having confidence took so much out of me. I'll be god mother fucking damned if I lose that spark again.

[stars-n-spice]

Clone OCs: Dawn Company

I made these guys waaay back in March (?) of last year and for some reason never posted them here-

Randomly I decided to go back to them because I think I stopped working on them simply because I couldn't decide on a name for the group/color scheme but I got ideas and the time/motivation to digitalize my initial doodles, so introducing Dawn Company!

Dawn company specializes in relief missions and refugee relocation, so they typically don't see a lot of action. Doesn't mean they aren't prepared to handle the worst though! Debating whether or not they're part of the 187th (hence the purple), but we shall see.

Check out Dusk Company as well!

Closeups and brief Introductions under the cut!

Commander Prince:

- He's a little stuck up so of course he's named something pretentious

- Always trying to one up other Commanders (he's not very liked but he could care less) - 8W7 on Enneagram

- Nobody tell anyone he has a soft spot

- Constantly stressed by his need to perform and outdo others (hence why he's already graying)

- People who don't know him will probably think he's annoying as hell but once you get close to him, he's actually not that bad

- High maintenance clone so he doesn't mind being in charge of relief missions and what not

Tailbone:

- Earned his name after shattering his tailbone when he ran backward into a parked gunship (has never lived it down)

- You can call him 'TB' for short or 'T-Bone'

- 2w1 on Enneagram

- Big old sweetheart though

- Their strategist and resident babysitter because he's good with kids (as much as he doesn't want to admit it)

Kes + Spice:

- Kes just thought the name was cool (maybe it's short for 'Kessel' idk)

- Spice is sugar and spice and everything nice, so it's a fitting name for him (does he do the drug? who knows.)

- Kes is a 1W2 on the Enneagram

- Spice is a 7W6 on the Enneagram

- Spice is always trying to get Kes to lighten up a little since Kes tends to take things a little too seriously

- Kes just wants to sleep and get missions done

- Yes, Kes is already graying (Spice has offered to dye it, Kes refuses)

- Spice is their sharpshooter

ARC Trooper Spider:

- Got his name/scars from a spider droid

- Is partially blind in the left eye

- Dyes hair that color

- 2W3 on the Enneagram

- A cool older vod kind of guy, he's someone you can and want to look up to

- Will call you out on your bullshit though

- You don't want to get on his bad side, he'll make your life a living hell if you do

Otto:

- Name is loosely inspired by 'octopus' because he tends to multitask

- Their "technical" guy

- 5W6 on the Enneagram

- Can and will talk your ear off if you let him (about anything and everything)

- Super organized and will go a little crazy when his brothers mess up his things or leave stuff lying around the barracks

- Voice of reason (hardly anyone listens to him though)

Yara + Mav:

- Yara is a medic and is named after a plant

- Mav is a pilot; his name is short for "Maverick"

- Yara once saved Mav's life and now Mav feels indebted to him (even though Yara insists he was just doing his job and wishes Mav would just leave him alone)

- Yara is a 2W1 on the Enneagram

- Mav is a 7W8 on the Enneagram

- Mav would kin Lightning McQueen probably

- Got both of their scars in the same accident; Mav from blaster shots and Yara from a vibroknife

Medbay:

- Got his name because he spends a lot of time in the medbay

- Has the worst luck (but it somehow still alive??) and is very accident prone

- 6W7 on the Enneagram

- High pain tolerance thankfully

- A little bit of a nervous wreck but he's doing his best

- Honestly could be a medic himself with how much time he spends in the medbay watching stuff being performed on him

- Big sweetheart though and cares a lot for his brothers

[pumpkinsy0]

going off of that straight purly thing,, what do you think it'd be like if pony was the girl?

curly has no problem w girls he just hates that theyre so “high maintenance” BUT the thing w fem pony is that shes technically more of a tomboy so while hes not ASSSS much as a free spirit compared to when it comes to pony as a dude, he still doesnt feel that much of a pressure to b all gentleman for her, WHICH SHES NOT UPSET OVER, she doesnt care about that, shes not that kinda girl expecting prince charming

curlys also showing off wayyyy more, hes on par of a fuckboy, i fear, so u can imagine how much more fem pony wants to rip out her hair. the gang is very overprotective of her and even more against them dating bc pony needs someone who will “actually support her” but in this society??? pony much rathers someone who can let her b herself, she doesnt wanna b no housewife, she’ll provide for herself

[purlty23]

gonst turned dc follower here, would love to hear your thoughts about bat jokes ❤️

BATJOKES UNDER THE READ MORE

As Im sure everyone knows, theres a toooon of different timelines and universes and Batman iterations out there.

My favorites personally are:

🤡 The Killing Joke

🦇 Batman: The Animated Series

🤡 Lego Batman

🦇 The Batman 2022

🤡 Batman: The Dark Prince Charming

I grew up watching A LOT of super hero cartoons, some older like 1960s Spider-man and some newer like BTAS. Batman the Animated Series was definitely my all time favorite and still is to this day. Cant help being born in the ninties. Its a heavy cross to bare

I just think that there are some universal truths I like to have across all my batjokes, no matter what universe or situation theyre in. I want them UNSANE, UNSAFE, and WEIRDLY CONSENTUAL.

To me they are two guys who never should have crossed paths, but tragedy after tragedy in their own lives led them to the same place on the wrong night and ever since, they've been attached by the same fucked up red string of fate. Joker is obsessed with Batman because Batman helped craft him. Batman is obsessed with Joker for the exact same reason.

Batman thinks "I can fix him". He sees Joker as a fundamentally flawed, extremely dangerous, but most importantly unwell person. He needs to believe that theres hope for people like Joker.

Joker thinks "I can make him worse." His whole life revolves around their games together. He needs to fuck with Batman more than anything else in the whole world. He needs to pull Batman down to his level. If only he could finally get Batman to kill someone, to kill HIM. Then he can finally prove that Batman is just as unjust and chaotic and BROKEN as the rest of the world. No one is above the effects of society (BEATBOXING NOISES)

Joker is not cis at all also. That guy is not a man at all he is a woman. He is a gay man in the she/her way. He is high femme and high maintenance and is NOT A CHEAP GIRLIE. I do think that he does absolutely abuse and mistreat Harley in almost every iteration, I find it so difficult to imagine their story ever turning out a different way simply based on.... Well their relationship is always an awful power dynamic that shouldnt ever have happened.

In a perfect world like Lego Batman I can see them being best friends. Gal pals. Maybe Harley is the first woman who ever makes Joker feel like a woman, and thats special. Sure, Joker is married to his work, but he loves her. He loves her deeply in the way that queer people have been loving each other for hundreds and thousands of years; without label or limits. He cant imagine being without her in his bedroom at 3am on hot Gotham summer nights. The hyenas are just an annoying add on to his already stupidly annoying life. Just like Harley's gf Ivy is.

I was kind of hoping that the new Joker Folie movie would do something cool about Joker and Harley's relationship. But as a DC fan you kind of just learn to deal with disappointment. I havent seen it yet, and dunno if I will. I think if anyone had a shot at being an actually interesting and net positive relationship between them would have been that specific iteration of Joker meeting Harley not as a doctor, but as a pop star. A beautiful, very high in society. A woman who when she speaks, people listen

I also think that Joker should never care too, too much about finding out Bruce's true identity. I think the anonymity of their tussles is an incredibly vital part for Joker. I think it probably perplexes Batman, maybe even disturbs him a little the lengths that Joker will purposefully go to in order to keep the secret. He doesnt want to know AT ALL and yet is utterly obsessed with him either way. The same way that he doesnt ACTUALLY want to kill Batman. Because if he kills Batman, he'll be killing his whole drive for life. He'd be killing himself

Also Bruce is bisexual and also falls in love with so many people in the queer way, thats why hes always checking up on Gotham Asylum patients. His massive evil gotham polycule that he refuses to call that

[king-of-kistune]

Chapter 1: A Royal Entrance

The grand marble hallways of Royale High gleamed under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers, each step echoing as Alderon Sterling strode through the bustling academy. Eyes followed his every move, a quiet hush spreading as students whispered, admiring the school’s most popular Royal/Scholar. Alderon, with his perfectly styled platinum hair and icy blue eyes, looked every bit the prince everyone expected him to be—confident, poised, and untouchable. But beneath the flawless exterior was a storm he couldn’t control.The new semester had just begun, bringing with it new students and, apparently, new problems.

At the grand entrance, the sound of a carriage arriving caught everyone's attention. Alderon’s gaze narrowed as two figures stepped out. One, a petite girl with an over-the-top, lavish gown and an air of entitlement that screamed spoiled royalty. And the other—a boy. Taller, with sharp features softened only by the slight awkwardness of someone out of their element. His dark hair was tousled, and his eyes, a deep shade of green, scanned the crowd nervously.

“Who’s that?” someone whispered from the sidelines.

Alderon’s gaze locked onto the boy, something tightening in his chest. He didn’t want to acknowledge it, didn’t want to feel that flicker of interest, but he couldn’t deny it. The boy looked… intriguing.

"They’re twins,” someone else murmured. “The girl is Valeria L/N, and her brother is Y/N L/N. Their family is one of the oldest royal bloodlines.”

Valeria, the younger twin sister, had already begun introducing herself with the air of someone who thought the world owed her everything. She flashed a coy smile at Alderon, waving flirtatiously. But it wasn’t her Alderon found himself looking at.

It was Y/N.

And that was a problem.

Unbeknownst to Alderon, Thorne stood at the edge of the crowd, watching the scene unfold. His usual composed, military-like posture remained steady, but his heart raced as his eyes lingered on Y/N. That unbidden sense of protectiveness, the emotions he had buried so deeply, threatened to surface. Thorne had always admired Y/N from afar, the way he carried himself despite the obvious discomfort in this environment. It was something Thorne both admired and… desired. But he'd never let anyone know.

Valeria, on the other hand, was far less subtle about her interests. Her eyes darted between Alderon and Thorne, her heart torn between the cold, charismatic Alderon and the strong, silent Thorne. She loved the idea of Alderon—the prince everyone admired, the one who seemed destined for greatness. But Thorne, with his quiet strength and unwavering dedication, made her heart flutter in ways she didn’t quite understand. She loved the chase, the challenge, and both men were her targets. Alderon’s close friends stood nearby, watching the unfolding scene.

Caspian Verleon, Alderon’s childhood friend, gave a low whistle. His hazel eyes flicked between the twins, amusement glinting in his gaze. “New blood, eh? This could get interesting,” he quipped, leaning casually against the marble pillar. Beneath his playful demeanor, Caspian’s heart raced. He couldn’t help but notice how Valeria commanded attention, and the way she teased Alderon ignited feelings he’d tried to suppress.

Next to him, Lucien Ashford, ever the charmer, flashed a grin as he fiddled absentmindedly with the hem of his jacket. “Valeria’s cute. High-maintenance, but cute,” Lucien remarked, his playful tone lightening the tension in the group. “But her brother… now that’s someone to keep an eye on.

Ravenna Blackthorne, however, wasn’t so quick to make light of the situation. Her stormy gray eyes narrowed, a frown tugging at her lips. She crossed her arms, her dark hair flowing like silk as she glanced at Alderon. “Something’s off about him,” Ravenna muttered, her instincts sharp. She was always the most perceptive among Alderon’s circle, and she could already sense the emotions bubbling beneath the surface. “You’re staring, Alderon. What’s going on?”

But as she spoke, Ravenna’s thoughts drifted to Valeria. The way she strutted into the room, the confidence radiating from her, sent an unexpected rush through Ravenna. She hadn’t planned on feeling anything for Valeria, but now she found herself captivated by the girl’s charm.

Alderon blinked and scowled, annoyed with himself. He had no reason to be staring. In fact, he had no reason to even care who this new guy was. But something about Y/N made him uncomfortable. No. That wasn’t it. He was attracted to him—and that terrified him.

Thorne’s gaze briefly flicked to Y/N as well, though he hid it behind his stoic expression. He couldn’t allow himself to get too close, to act on the emotions swirling inside him. Not when his loyalty to Alderon was at stake, and certainly not when it came to feelings this complicated.

The students in the hall parted like the sea as Alderon approached the twins. Valeria’s eyes lit up in expectation, her flirtatious smile widening as both Alderon and Thorne came closer. She gave Thorne a lingering glance, enjoying the idea that she could have the attention of both. But Alderon brushed right past her, his icy gaze falling on Y/N.

“What’s the matter?” Alderon sneered, his voice low enough for only Y/N to hear. “Didn’t your family teach you how to bow when a superior passes by?”

The words were venomous, sharp enough to make Y/N flinch. But Alderon’s heart was pounding. He wanted to crush this feeling, this infuriating crush that had no place in his perfect world.

“I—” Y/N began, but his voice faltered.

“Pathetic,” Alderon muttered under his breath, turning on his heel. His insides churned with frustration as he walked away, leaving Y/N standing there, confused and shaken.

Caspian raised an eyebrow as Alderon returned to his group. “Well, that was unnecessarily harsh,” he commented, his playful tone not entirely masking his curiosity.

Ravenna, always the sharp one, cut in. “You’re hiding something, Alderon. Don’t insult me by pretending otherwise.

Alderon shot her a glare, but he said nothing.

Lucien watched the scene unfold with a knowing smirk. “The plot thickens,” he murmured softly, his light blue eyes twinkling with intrigue. “Y/N might be more important than we thought.”

Thorne’s jaw tightened, his eyes hardening as he watched Y/N’s expression shift. He hated seeing Y/N hurt—especially by Alderon—but he remained silent. Loyalty demanded it. Yet deep down, he knew this tension between Y/N and Alderon was going to grow, and it scared him more than he would ever admit.

Valeria watched the whole exchange with fascination, her gaze now flicking between Thorne and Alderon. One day, she thought, she would have them both at her feet. For now, she would bide her time. But for all three—Alderon, Thorne, and Valeria—the feelings they tried to control would only become more complicated. And Y/N was at the center of it all.

Author notes:

Character description of the characters in this chapter will be posted soon lol-

[askyves]

Prince Yves,

Thank you so much for this blog - I'm really enjoying reading it.

I've been baking bread and sweets for a few years now, with mixed success (happy to note that I actually managed a pie crust last year). I'm about to take the next logical step... grow my own sourdough starter.

Any words of advice? I'm a bit nervous about it. It seems like such a delicate process.

Thank you in advance, Your Highness.

Hello, there.

I'm so grateful to hear you've been enjoying my blog. I'm glad I can bring happiness to someone in any kind of way.

Congratulations on the pie crust, those can be quite difficult to work with. Especially without modern refrigeration.

(What's that?)

(... I have no idea, Licht. What did I just say?)

A-anyway. Don't be too scared. A sourdough starter is actually a very hardy thing once it's grown a decent size! Sometimes I forget to feed mine for weeks at a time, and it's just fine!

But, please make sure to feed yours regularly ^^;

My words of advice are:

Make sure your water is pure. Either spring water or distilled water. Any chlorine or other unwanted minerals can kill your starter.

(What's chlorine?)

(I don't know!! Now please get out of the kitchen before you start a fire, Licht. I'll start on your darioles soon.)

Also, use either bread flour or all purpose flour to begin with. You can phase it out for some other type of flour when it's matured. It's easiest to see the consistency and reactions when using the flours I recommended above.

Lastly, be careful of the water temperature. Lukewarm water will give you best results in the starting stages. Room temperature water will work fine when it is mature. Do NOT use hot water, it will kill everything.

As for general maintenance, I feed my starter once every two weeks or so. Make sure to discard some starter if you haven't used any, otherwise you might end up with an overflowing mess.

When you store it, it NEEDS to be in a container that is not airtight. It will shatter from the escaping gas otherwise. I use a jar with a wire clamped lid. If you remove the rubber gasket, it won't be airtight.

(What's-)

(LEON I SWEAR-)

You can also simply place the lid of a jar over the top.

And although it's not necessary, I recommend getting a Danish dough whisk.

...

No one this time? Good.

Anyway, it's quite helpful for mixing the started thoroughly when you feed it, and nothing will get stuck inside.

Oh, one more thing. Do you have a scale? If not, get one. Non negotiable. Your starter must be fed equal amounts of water and flour by weight once it has matured.

I think that's everything! Let me know if you have any questions.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go lie down. All this breaking the 4th wall has got me very tired.

-Yves Kloss

[asc-rp]

Xander Kurozuki

Birthday: September 19th

Age: Early 30s

Race: Hybrid

Species: Anthrozil

Gender: Male

Height: 185 cm (Human Form)

Occupation: Dragon Prince

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Abilities:

Xander is a formidable force of nature—both literally and figuratively. As a hybrid of dragon and something more human, his body holds immense power beneath its calm exterior. He can manipulate vibrations with precision, allowing him to shake the ground, disrupt enemy senses, or even collapse structures if pushed. His draconic physiology grants him enhanced strength, reflexes, and durability, further bolstered by semi-immortality that slows his aging and keeps him battle-ready far longer than most.

His draconic energy, often seen as glowing green flames or a shimmering aura, fuels both his fire manipulation and his ability to morph between his human and dragon forms. With a natural talent for combat and a deep seismic sense, Xander can read the battlefield through subtle tremors, striking with unshakable instinct. He also makes full use of his claws, horns, and wings in close-quarters combat, becoming a living storm when provoked.

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Personality:

Xander is the eye of the storm—calm, collected, and untouchable until stirred. He exudes a magnetic confidence that feels less like arrogance and more like the assured grace of someone who knows exactly who he is. He walks through life with a relaxed swagger, rarely in a rush and impossible to faze. Whether lounging with a drink or staring down a threat, Xander carries himself with effortless charm and quiet strength.

He's a natural at disarming tension with a smirk and a dry quip, and while he often seems passive or aloof, it’s rarely due to indifference. He simply believes in handling things when they need handling—no sooner, no later. That chill demeanor masks the coiled power of a dragon prince who could level cities if he wanted… but chooses not to.

Xander isn't overly concerned with status or politics despite his royal title. He prefers hoodies over robes and late-night stargazing over throne-room drama. He's not one to waste time on petty conflict, but if you threaten those under his protection or insult his family, he’ll drop the chill act and become something terrifyingly primal. His loyalty runs deep, even if he doesn’t always say it outright. To his friends and allies, he's a steady presence, someone who doesn’t just talk about having your back, but proves it in fire and fury when the time comes.

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Appearance:

Human Form:

Xander’s human appearance reflects his low-maintenance, high-impact style. He keeps his spiky black hair tousled, sports a goatee, and has a distinct vertical scar over his left eye. His dark skin and relaxed posture make him seem approachable, even when his black eyes say he’s reading you like an open book. He often wears a dark hoodie, hiding the wing-like tattoo etched into his neck and the ear piercings that hint at his wilder side.

Dragon Form:

In his true form, Xander is breathtaking and fearsome. His black scales shimmer with hidden depth, accented by a lighter blue underbelly and green crystalline elements that glow faintly with draconic energy. His glowing green eyes cut through darkness, and his four backward-curving horns give him a regal, ancient look. He sports green fins and spikes along his spine and massive wings that whip the air like a tempest. When angered or engaged in battle, his body radiates green fire, a symbol of his power and fury.

[solifloris]

why do you like xavier and caleb so much? /Gen i just like knowing reasoning behind it! sorry if this is awkward

HIIIIIII omg i Do love this question don't you worry about it at all!!!!!! i actually think it's pretty neat too, everyone i think has their own personal reasons to choosing a main and it's lovely getting to hear about them hehe so i Get You!!!!! 💖

the first thing you have to understand about me though is. #1. i'm 😭 weak as Fuck to royalty tropes 😭 so like i found out xavier was a prince and said Yes I'll Elope To Uluru With You.

AKFNSNFJJS ASIDE FROM THAT THOUGH! i think for xavier, it really boils down to the fact that i really appreciate a quiet, gentle love. not to say that the other LIs don't offer that, but i do think xavier's "brand" if you will, especially when you're just starting out, kind of revolves around that! like, super boy-next-door vibes, just the type to stay in with you and play games or watch movies. it's something that becomes more meaningful as you know more about him, because you realize that kind of low-maintenance, chill, comfy lifestyle is one that he's always longed for, all these several years he's been living. and that's probably why he has the general image of comfort, and it's just something i really love about him! as someonw who sometimes just wants a place to rest a bit, i feel like i've always found that in him 🥰and, let's see... I REALLY LIKE BUNNIES!!!!!! and also xavier tends to be very eloquent with his words a lot of the times (ironically) which i really like, And he's a very literature kind of guy which i also like AND HE PLAYS THE PIANO. WHICH I REALLY REALLY LIKE AS A FELLOW MUSIC GIRLIE. also? his voice is super soft and comforting..... and akfjjsj his character as a whole, and the story surrounding his character, is also my personal, absolute 100% favorite! aside from the royalty thing, just... the battle between duty and heart... and then something about the development of his person the more he grows to love mc... going from loneliness to finding that sudden freedom in love... just— it's SO fun, i love those kinda tropes 😭 i could go about it for days, weeks even 😭 and like i've written 92848285728857375738573 xavier analyses by now AKFJSJJFJS i just im so attached to him 😭😭😭

AS FOR CALEB !!!! if xavier exposes the part of me that's a sucker for royalty tropes, then caleb exposes the part of me that really just. just wants to be taken care of 😭 AKFJSJFH i feel that's the most obvious part of caleb—he kinda literally babies you, in a way (LMAO), and like,,, just, me personally i find comfort in that 😭 aside from that, because he's been with mc for the longest consecutive time?that whole thing of Knowing you? on a more personal level to me this is something i place in high regard, because to me there's comfort in being seen like that—sometimes the harder, heavier things are more difficult to voice/ express, but when you're with someone who really knows you like that, then you can feel understood, the difficulty of expressing it and what it is you need to feel better. i'm someone who tends to mask a lot, and like, that's on me! but sometimes it's just nice to have someone break through that mask, you know? so for me that was a really big plus point for caleb akfjsjd and from the start i knew since he and mc grew up together it Would be like that. you can probably see this as a recurring theme in all the caleb fics i've ever written LMAO. letS SEE, OTHER THINGS........... the trope of reuniting after a while and trying to cover the distance? ABSOLUTELY LOVE. also his voice is ajfjsjfjjs makes me weak as FUCK, and also it's an insane plus point that he's a high academic achiever because holy shit 😭

THAT WAS LONG AND IT COULD HAVE GONE ON FOR WAY LONGER BUT THAT HSOULD I THINK CAPTURE THE GIST OF IT.... THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME YAP, HOLY SHIT 😭😭😭😭😭

[dive2themellow]

SALLY:: DOSSIER + TIMELINE

NAME: Sally Acorn ALIASES: Sal, Sal-gal, Sally-girl, Princess Sally, etc. SPECIES: Chipmunk AGE: Partner-headcanon dependent ; default is about 22 GENDER: Bigender ("Nonbinary girl" for ease of explanation) PRONOUNS: She/her/hers + he/him/his ; preference for feminine terms like Ms. but also enjoys being called Prince, etc. SEXUALITY: Polyamorous bisexual biromantic ; heavy preference for feminine-presenting folks ALLIANCES: The Freedom Fighters, the Kingdom of Acorn PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Aboard the Freedom Fighters' flying base the Sky Patrol

Sally's lore has been massively reworked so she is game-verse compliant.

My Sally looks like this but I use Post-SGW icons for her.

SALLY ACORN was born in Mobotropolis located on Westside Island as a princess to the House of Acorn. She grew up living a relatively peaceful life as ordained for someone of her status until Eggman tore through Westside Island, destroying not just Mobotropolis but the entire island and its ecosystem to turn it into Chemical Plant Zone.

Sally and her family were displaced to Station Square--her father fell gravely ill and her mother quickly became consumed with looking after him. With her brother staying in Station Square to try and seek the aid of the politicians and continue in his studies as prince and heir apparent, Sally had a suddenly surprising amount of freedom. She and a group of friends she made post-displacement, friends who had also been wronged by the Doctor, came together to form a small resistance group named the Freedom Fighters. They moved out to the woods to form a small base they called Knothole which was kept secret thanks to an array of secret tunnels and entrances, seeking to undermine the Doctor's influence wherever they could. For a time they mostly worked in subterfuge; breaking pipes that he could chalk up to bad maintenance, stealing important mechanical parts, programming small-fry robots to beat up other small-fry robots, etc.

Sally quickly became the team's de facto leader, using her training from her princess studies to guide the group to small victories, although it wasn't until a lucky meeting with Sonic and Tails (circa Sonic 2) that the Fighters were able to come into their own and make real solid progress against the Doctor and even get their first real win.

As time passed Sally and the Freedom Fighters slowly built up their reputation and allies and eventually found operating out of Knothole to be limiting for their abilities to help and save others. Rotor and Tails got together to work on building a sky ship the team could use to travel the planet and ultimately settled on building the Sky Patrol, the culmination of the two geniuses' minds. The Sky Patrol debuted during the Perfect Chaos incident in Station Square (SA1) and the Freedom Fighters have lived onboard it ever since.

Shortly before the events of Forces, Sally was kidnapped and roboticized into Mecha Sally. Mecha Sally made her debut against Sonic in the initial fight in Forces where Infinite shows up and overwhelms him. The combination of Infinite's powers and Sonic wanting to hold back and not hurt Sally proved to be too overwhelming for the hedgehog and ultimately he was defeated in battle and locked away. Sally wasn't de-roboticized until the end of the war and unfortunately remembers everything that happened. *

I'm sure I'll add onto this to add more specifics of the timeline as I figure more of it out!! But at least now I have her info and timeline somewhere for ease of reference.

SALLY is quite serious and determined and can put an extremely high amount of pressure on herself as "leader". He is strategically-oriented in mindset and often good at pushing aside the noise to focus on the big picture, but can sometimes lose track of the things around her in the moment--in contrast to Sonic's live in the moment lifestyle, Sally is all about preparing for the future and bracing yourself for the worst. He is friendly and kind and good at politicking when needed but generally dislikes it, although understands its necessity. Sally prefers to be on the field where the action is and genuinely gets some joy out of fighting and helping people but is also more than aware that next to people like Sonic and Knuckles she is remarkably weak--but is now past the point of beating herself up over it all the time to focus on making up for that so-called weakness with her intellect and social skills. Sally struggles to let go and be 'himself' often and connecting with people when he's not being a 'leader'--to the frustration of her friends.

SALLY'S main verse assumes a romantic relationship with @/spirestar's Sonic and will reference him and their relationship generally speaking; of course this won't apply in other threads with other Sonics or verses.

*There is a spin-off verse where Sally stays roboticized for funsies.