#soon i shall be unstoppable again

[queer-crusader]

Had a minor autism(?) overload followed by suspiciously carpal tunnel-y symptoms. But the overload is fading and the carpal tunnel-y symptoms are alleviating which means with any luck I will be writing again this weekend 😈😈

[leighsartworks216]

Being Sick HCs with Zayne + Sylus

Zayne x gn!Reader x Sylus

Part Two

Imagine dating both Zayne and Sylus in a poly relationship and you get sick and have to quarantine. Basically just how they'd handle that (I'm projecting)

Warnings: fluff, domestic fluff, polyamory, sickfic, cuddling, mention of food

Word Count: 500 (hell yeah)

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Having to quarantine which means you can't see your partners :(

Sylus is more than happy to call, facetime, sit outside the door and chat, literally anything that will make you feel better

Zayne is enforcing all the caution 100%

"I don't get sick" unstoppable force Sylus vs "If you do, you'll make things worse for all of us" immovable object Zayne

I do think Zayne would want you to quarantine at Sylus's manor or one of his villas tho, so there's more space for you to exist in without fear of contaminating something (like by going to the bathroom or smth)

Domestic moment of both of them cooking together in the kitchen to make dinner for you while having a tablet/laptop set up nearby video calling with you 🥺

Sylus is more open about missing being able to hold you, but Zayne isn't immune either

He's way more cuddly with Sylus than usual, but neither of them bring it up cuz they both know why that is

Mephisto brings notes and treats to you through the window

If you're craving anything at all rn? Ask and ye shall receive

They each leave one of their sweaters outside of your door for you to wear and cuddle

You bet your ass Zayne is badgering you about checking your fever and taking your medicine

If you start feeling really bad, like can't bear to move at all and feeling like you're dying, type bad, they will put on masks and go in there to take good care of you

Indulge in touching you a lot then, even if it's all hidden behind excuses of helping you

All three of you in masks, cuddled up in a sandwich in bed, both of the lads on either side of you absolutely wrapped around you as much as possible

Zayne disinfects Sylus and himself thoroughly after that, reinstating the quarantine again now that you're "stable" once more

Sylus staying during the day and Zayne staying during the night

Whether that be sitting outside the door or literally sleeping while on the phone with you

Best believe that as soon as you're out of quarantine, you're all cuddling together and just being physically affectionate

Even tho physical touch isn't high up on Zayne's list as far as love languages go, he really does crave yours, especially after so long (like, a week) without it

Just imagining Sylus ruining his sleep schedule to take care of you while Zayne's at work and staying awake to try and fix it, just watching you two as you sleep and being swarmed with so much affection

You, still recovering from the weakness and fatigue from being sick, sleeping during the day with Sylus. Zayne admiring you both as he gets ready for work or even just getting up early cuz his circadian rhythm just in time to see Sylus off to sleep

Okay this is just turning into normal poly hcs and not just sick ones so I'm done

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@the-golden-jhope @deepzombieyouth @huen1ngk41 @armycaratlover @sylusfluffymeow @cheesemachine44 @nyx2021 @angel-jupiter @thelittlebutton @pikachuzhc @pomegranatepip @cordidy

[crisiscutie]

Safer Sephy anon here. Yes, non-con.

Sure thing. You guys ever wonder what happens when Sephy is horny during his victory high? Well...

Pairing: OG Safer Sephy/AFAB Darling.

Content Warning: NSFW, Non-Con. Tentacles. Teratophilia.

Just as your weakened body was about to collapse, tentacles extended towards you, coiled around your body, and stroked you with a twisted fondness.

You whimpered, still in immense pain from the recent battle with Sephiroth. Even though you had tried to help Cloud and his party defeat Sephiroth, he had still managed to best all of you.

As you watched your friends fade away, joining with the Lifestream, tears cascaded down your cheeks.

Cloud was the last to go, his mako eyes locked onto yours. His lips moved as if he wanted to say something to you, but nothing came.

Soon after, Sephiroth spoke for the first time, almost startling you. His familiar, velvety voice had a loud ethereal echo to it, as he mockingly reassured you.

"There's no need to be sad. They'll become a part of me... Isn't that what you want?"

A small, slimy tentacle caressed your cheek and guided your gaze towards his ascended form, forcing you to behold the monstrosity he had become. The man you once loved was no more.

The other tentacles that caressed your body then removed your clothing, leaving your body exposed to the cold air.

An enormous, cock-shaped tentacle began to stroke itself against your folds, slyly warning you of the incoming brutal penetration, while a singular sucker tentacle latched onto your clit, suckling it for all it was worth.

You let out a loud whimper, wanting to escape from this monstrosity. Sephiroth responded with a dark chuckle, his slit eyes twinkling with amusement and twisted adoration at your panic.

"Do you enjoy it that much, darling? I can make it better for you. Much better...~"

Before you expressed your disgust, the cock tentacle teasing your folds forced its way into your tight cunt, stretching it to the limit before it's even halfway inside. You gritted your teeth at the sudden invasion, feeling your stomach bulge from the sheer size of it!

Yet Sephiroth couldn't care less. The beauty of the moment, a symbol of the union for man and wife, held his attention.

Unwanted pleasure and aches surged through your body, as the sucker tentacle on your engorged clit refused to relent, matching the intensity of the cock tentacle pounding your poor cunt.

He then fastened your body to his own, granting you a lovely view of him now, sailing through the cosmos, annihilating worlds in the name of JENOVA and your honor.

"Together, we are unstoppable. These pitiful worlds shall fall under our dominion," he declared. Who knew if he addressed that to you or to JENOVA as more tentacles forcefully entered your abused, gaping cunt.

Piercing screams left your lips, the devastation of worlds unfold before your eyes. Trillions of lifeforms were obliterated, the very dimension around you both shifted.

Sephiroth continued his deranged monologue, a veiny tentacle now being shoved into your mouth and roughly fucking your throat.

"My goddess. My queen. My breeder. Nothing will come between us again," Each word he spoke had a slight hint of wicked excitement.

Your muffled screams were a twisted symphony for his ears, one of the many things that exhilarated him.

From destroying the pitiful humans and their Gaia to reclaiming his precious doll and upholding his mother's legacy, Sephiroth had no chance of being overthrown. The cosmos was now his playing field.

You had your abilities to thank for helping you endure this brutal fuck, your belly now distended from the cock tentacles stretching it.

After what seemed like an eternity, the tentacles finally filled you to the brim with his corrupt, divine seed, forever marking you as his.

"Mine..." He said as your body trembled, the cum now leaking out of your plugged holes.

The tentacles were still sheathed inside you even after their release.

His enormous, ethereal wings then wrapped around you like a protective cocoon as he conjured a paradise world for you to rest in.

You'd assume the new roles he bestowed upon you when the time came.

Your will had vanished, leaving you as his perfect doll, forever bound to his divine presence.

Writing this reminded me of my favorite smutty prompt from the HoS AU, so it was super fun. By the way, this Safer Sephiroth is NOT the same as the one from the Dissidia AU! Two different temperaments around/towards their darlings, for sure. And Dissidia Safer Sephy has legs.

[solxamber]

Could you perhaps give us a little peak on what are the nect fics you'll post? The holiday event placed it on hold for so long😔

i'm in the kitchen and the kitchen is on fire

I have some i'll be posting soon but also

i have like 20 active drafts rn and the editing is rougher than the writing itself for me so it might a little while till they see the sun but here's a few sneak peeks: (I'll probably change some parts but anyways!)

1. Concept: Stuck in a timeloop with Idia

“This can’t be happening,” Idia was saying, his eye twitching erratically. “It’s just like World Recoil 2.0! The DLC that no one wanted! The algorithm hates me. I must’ve angered RNGesus—why else would I be cursed with infinite suffering?”

You stared at him blankly, your mind about ten steps behind his spiraling panic. “We’re... what now?”

He stopped dead in his tracks, spinning to face you with the kind of manic energy you’d only seen him use when trying to win a rare gacha pull. “A TIMELOOP. We’re in a timeloop. It’s a classic scenario!”

Your brain struggled to process this declaration. After a long moment, you let out a hollow laugh and sank into the nearest chair. “Okay. Sure. We’re in a timeloop. Makes perfect sense. What do we do now? Call Bill Murray?”

2. Concept: Mafia au (Vil x reader)

You answered, leaning back in your chair. “Hello?”

The voice on the other end was distorted, trying—and failing—to sound intimidating. “We have your man.”

You blinked. “Uh… what man?”

“Don’t play dumb! We have Rook Hunt—and if you ever want to see him alive again, you’ll do as we say!”

Rook. They kidnapped Rook. Oh no.

“Oh, no. That’s terrible. He must be so scared.”

The person on the other end hesitated, clearly caught off guard by your mild response. “Uh. Yes. He’s terrified! Screaming! Definitely regretting all his choices!”

Vil frowned, tapping a perfectly manicured finger against his wine glass. “Lying,” he mouthed.

“No kidding,” you muttered, before raising your voice again. “Listen, uh… person-who-definitely-has-Rook. You might want to double-check who’s the hostage here.”

“What?” the kidnapper demanded. “We tied him up! There’s no way he’s—”

A blood-curdling scream cut through the phone, and in the background, you heard someone shout, “Help! He’s unstoppable!”

You pressed your lips into a thin line to keep from laughing. “Yeah. That’s Rook for you. He really likes a good game of cat and mouse.”

The person shrieked again, and you thought you could faintly make out Rook’s laughter—a terrifyingly cheerful sound considering the context.

“I’m going to hang up now,” you said pleasantly. “Good luck, though!”

“WAIT!”

Click.

You set the phone back on the table, and Vil sighed dramatically, pinching the bridge of his nose. “Of all the insipid people… kidnapping Rook?”

“Should we warn them he carries extra knives?” you asked, half-serious.

“No need,” Vil said, taking a graceful sip of wine. “They’ll figure it out soon enough.”

3. Hero / Villain AU except the hero (Rook) cares more about flirting during the fights

“You’re supposed to fight me, not flirt with me!” you snapped, dodging his unnecessarily elegant sword swing.

“Ah, but why can’t it be both, mon magnifique nemesis?” Rook countered, parrying your staff with a flourish. “Tell me, have you ever considered conquering a restaurant menu instead of the world? Perhaps… over dinner with me?”

You blinked. The constructs you summoned waved tiny “YES” flags behind him. Somewhere, thunder awkwardly stalled.

“I… what? NO.”

“Très bien,” Rook replied, grinning. “Then I shall vanquish you with charm instead.”

For the first time in your villainous career, you started considering early retirement.

[floragators]

Creature Commandos OC: Mother of Flies

Who knew the DC/Batman fan that loves monsters would be into Creature Commandos? Here’s my oc who I have yet to name but her title is Mother of Flies. Also heads up, excuse the infodumping, I just love my OC sm and I shall draw her with other characters soon <33 I also do in fact ship her with Dr Phosphorus, Im not immune to cool as radioactive skeleton.

Mother of Flies is basically a human turned demon due to a cult gone wrong. Her design is heavily based on Beelzebub, also known as being the Lord of Flies, hence her title. She basically is apart of Task Force M/Creature Commandos that is often used as an unstoppable monster but also a creature that is very durable and used to magic (considering she basically is a demon)

Also her whole characterization involves the idea on how she (and ofc the rest of Task Force M) is constantly dehumanized but she especially is because of how animalistic and ‘grotesque’ she seems. In reality though, Mother of Flies actually has a lot of humanity and sentience but also is unable to articulate her thoughts thoroughly because of her inability to speak and just in general not being able to speak up. She is the few if not the only ‘monster’ in Task Force M to still want to cling onto that humanity and preserve it.

Because of the fact she became a demon that is based on the sin of gluttony, she is almost constantly hungry and needs to eat a lot but blood is especially one. However she herself hates it and constantly starves herself and even wore a muzzle back in Belle Reve unless she is eating, on missions, and when she is feeding her kids.

Also speaking of her kids, basically she was pregnant pre-transformation however due to become a demon, her kids were affected due as well and hence became fly like larvae. Many others call her kids ugly and it definitely makes her pissed off yet upset for her children’s wellbeing because again, they are in fact humans.

Her appearance is based on a moth fly/drain fly and her still human like body parts is meant to show to how she did in fact used to be a human. She is also inspired by The Fly 1958 and a bit of All Tomorrows.

[pixeldolly]

The Sacrifice - Part 10

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!"

"The idol's gone, Eliza. I displaced it into Yg's core; if that doesn't melt it, nothing will. Either way, nobody's ever getting their hands on it again."

Yg...the name flashed through Eliza's reeling mind. It was an incalculably old star, a bloated red giant orbited by the lifeless husks of three nameless planets on a plane of existence so remote, fact gave way to rumor and conjecture.

None of that mattered.

Not even her disfigurement mattered, weighed against this new calamity.

Eliza could have struck Fiona dead right then and there, if she hadn't been frozen in utter terror.

The Chkrxgmbvegh, the Nameless One, also felt the shift in the planes.

It felt the inexorable pull of the abyss, as its hold on the material plane began slipping away. Already, it could smell the familiar stench of sulphur and rot and hear the cries of the damned, but the demon was furious.

It had been cheated.

"Witch! Thisss iss your fault! Your sssuffering shall be legendary, even in Hell!"

It did not specify which of the two witches it was speaking to, but Eliza Clare could sense the demon's red-hot ire even as it was pulled into a vortex of lurid un-light. That burning, vengeful anger was aimed at her.

"No, please! It wasn't my fault! SHE's the one, SHE did it!"

"I'll fix it, I swear! I'm begging you, give me another chance!"

Eliza's pleas fell on deaf ears. If the demon was listening, it didn't care; all it cared about was revenge.

She screamed as the fire ignited under her feet, engulfing her with a speed that was unnatural, unstoppable. Eliza thought she knew pain, but she was soon to be disabused of that notion.

She also knew with a certainty that did not originate within herself that this, too, would pale before future torments. Demons did not forgive.

And there was nothing she could do to change it. In a flash of insight dying minds are sometimes granted, Eliza realized that she had been hurtling towards the inferno all along, unable to feel the heat.

Maybe, once, a different outcome had been possible, but the point of no return had come and gone long ago. For the first time in decades, Eliza tasted regret, bitter as a mouthful of poison.

And then, she saw.

A stern father, a Jacoban preacher, trying to "beat the magic out of her."

A resentful mother berating her, knowing she could never, ever be good enough.

Herself as a young woman, vowing she would never be made to feel powerless again, no matter the cost. Sentiment was a weakness to be exploited, which she would cut out of herself as one would an infection.

Her son in her arms, her resolve weakening. It did not break.

Her son...

Then, Eliza saw no more.

"Wh- What happened? Where'd that thing go? Uuughh, I feel like I was hit by a goddamn truck!"

"Banished back to its home dimension. It sounded none too pleased about it, which means a certain blonde witch is being shown the hospitality of the Hellplanes as we speak."

"The fire...shit, are those ashes...?"

"Yep. Didn't leave much behind, did she?"

"Fucking hell - Roman!"

"He's fine. Luckily, the demon only took Eliza."

"Luckily? Sounds like you weren't sure what would happen."

"Well, I wasn't, exactly. I made an educated guess that it would see Eliza as the bigger prize. She'd sold her soul to that thing years ago - Roman was an advance payment on that debt, but it was never going to be enough. The Nameless One was toying with her; it would've demanded more and more, until she could no longer pay."

"Uhuh. And what if it had decided to take both of them?"

"That was a possibility, but I figured it only had enough power left to take one or the other."

"You gamble an awful lot with people's lives, Fiona."

"Considering the alternative was that we all died, I like to think it wasn't unreasonable."

"Fair, I guess. I'm okay too, by the way. Fuck, this bite burns like a motherfucker though! Is demon spit toxic?"

"Jacob...?"

"I'm here. Everything's going to be okay!"

"Where is -"

"It's gone. Fiona banished it; I think. You're safe now."

"And my...mother?"

Jacob pursed his lips; giving that woman the title of "mother" felt like a travesty.

"She's gone too."

"You...How did you know...?"

"It's a long story. I'll tell you all the details later, but right now we need to get you to a hospital. How...how are you feeling?"

"Hurts. But - Jacob..."

"Shhhhh."

"Thank you..."

[sleepysamy]

Your current situation💗

THE PILES (Choose the pile which you feel the most attracted to. Feel free to choose more than 1 pile):

Pile 1

For those who have chosen pile 1, you guys have set a new foundation in your life . It could be that you have started with a new project, routine, business, or invested in something new to you . This necessarily does not have to be in physical aspects , it could also mean that you have started to work developing a better and healthy mindset for yourself, chose to do something fun . Whatever you have currently started or you are planning to start will surely take off after some time . I see that you had been planning to take this step for a long time but kept on procrastinating as if it was not the right time .If you have not done it yet, don't wait for long . You should start immediately! If you came to this reading to know if you are on the right path, then the answer is a big YES! KEEP FOLLOWING WHAT YOU HAVE IN YOUR MIND. This idea or plan of yours will surely come into fruition, and you will be blessed abundantly of what you expect the results to be . If you have been working on manifesting a certain thing currently , that thing will manifest in the 3d very soon. GO AHEAD PILE 1! YOU WILL HAVE AMAZING THINGS WORKING OUT IN YOUR FAVOR.

Note- The pile you chose had Amethyst as the crystal, which tells that you should trust your intuition rather than external validations . You should also take steps to improve your self-confidence. You also need to ground your energy well to reap benefits . Do lots of meditation to strengthen your third eye chakra . It will help you a lot in this period.

Song for you:

Channeled messages: Frisbee, Go-getter, Right now, Lovesick, Freelancing, Back to Pavillion, Nasty af , Eat fruits , Go gym , Join the art class.

Pile 2

Hi Pile 2s, Life has been going shitty these days, right? You might have recently gone through a breakup , I am sorry, but it can be the loss of a loved one , or perhaps you have not been satisfied with where you are currently in your life. You blaming yourself over things. Self criticizing over small things that happen in your daily life. You also might have to face a situation in the future, which is making you really, really nervous about how you are supposed to handle it . But let me tell you, sometimes it's only our mind, which makes a simple situation worsen just because of the negative and scary thoughts we get inside. And trust me, whatever you are scared of facing is not that tough. You are making it out to be . Let go of your negative self - limiting beliefs and have a positive outlook towards life. You might also be currently dealing with anxiety and stress due to upcoming deadlines, projects you need to finish( additional message I got ). You might have had conflicts with your family members, freinds, colleagues which is causing you to overthink about what you could've done better to improve the situation? How can you get back to the same pace again. The answer lies inside you , sorry, but the answer is not crying but to face this situation with courage and fearlessness. I know you can and you will do it . You have all its takes to get over this . This time shall pass very soon . Nothing ever stays constant. Time is always moving . YOU GOT THIS PILE 2!

Note- The crystal you chose is a Golden Sunstone .This means that you need a new positive approach to life . You might be struggling with a creative blockage because I think your sacral chakra's flow is blocked. This is the reason you may get stressed easily . You can check on guided meditations on YouTube to overcome this . You can also try on positive affirmations.

Channeled messages: Naina, Pearl, Hunt, Thirst, Lying, Easy-going, Eat out.

Pile 3

Hi Pile 3s , so you are currently experiencing a massive transformation in your life. You are transforming into a beautiful new being . It's not that you are changing yourself . But you are just returning to your most authentic and true self . You are starting to recognize your own power. You are evolving and growing like a butterfly . It is a stage of metamorphis in your life where you are the caterpillar who faces struggles and endured pain( physical or mental). You might have let people walk all over you in the past . You left those people. Now, you have begun to establish healthy boundaries and stand strong . It can also be for some people who were sick for a long period of time and know they are getting well ( I get anorexia). You could have also struggled with an identity crisis before, but know you are out of it. You might be going through a spiritual awakening right now. You are vulnerable right now , you have surrendered to the universe , and you've learned how to let go . You have also started to accept the darkest parts within yourself, which felt unsettling uncomfortable for you. You are not taking anyone's shit now. You are so done with everything that you realise it is of no use. You realised you were draining your energy and time with being around with those people who don't care about you. Just like a Phoenix who burns and raises from its ashes. You are in the in-between phase of figuring things out in your life where you are still trying to sort out things for yourself, but DONT WORRY THE UNIVERSE IS WATCHING OVER YOU . THEY GUIDE IN EVERY STEP THAT YOU TAKE. You will soon enter into a phase where you will welcome healthy connections, love, and opportunities . THIS PERIOD OF YOUR IS VERY CRUCIAL, AND YOU MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS ALL AROUND YOU.

Note- The crystal that you picked is a black tourmaline, which is for protection from negative energies ,bad luck, and grounding. You might want to consider rituals to protect your energy or meditate to protect your energy from your surroundings.

Song for you:

Channeled messages champagne, crossover road ,wet sweater, sympathy, Simon says , who cares, pain, will I pretty , I am your mother you listen to me

Pile 4

Similar to pile 2, but the energy of pile 2 was intense, Yours is much more light-hearted and fun-going. I feel like you have forgotten to enjoy your life . Your mind is so involved in a daily hustle that it has forgotten to take a chill pill, man. Like you really need to relax . You are just taking life too seriously . Have fun, come on, it's summer . You are in the energy of constant pushing and pushing. You have a constant need to excel in things, whether it's exhausting yourself completely to achieve it. Sometimes, you forget about your own well-being in order to complete a task ( WORKAHOLICS FRR🤦‍♀️). You need to let loose . Learn how to receive . You are too much in your masculine energy, right now? You need to let things flow. Forget about the future. See what's in front of you. Observe the nature, the birds, the trees, the people around you. OBSERVE THEM. TALK TO THEM . GO OUT SIS/BRO . PARTY . JUST RELAX AND YOULL SEE EVERYTHING AROUND YOU TURNS OUT IN YOUR FAVOR. I didn't get much for your pile because actually you shouldn't be here being so concerned over silly things about whether am I going right or not . Will this do or that do. Dude, just chill . Seriously, just take a deep breath . You need a break, sweety.

Note- Your pile had a yellow moonstone that soothes the aura and brings the best out in people. It also provides emotional and intuitive support. I feel you need to go a spa session to get facial , massage, or something. It will help you ease your energy. You need to take care of your skincare routine and do lots of self care. It will rejuvenate your energy.

Channeled messages: I didn't hear anything for your pile.

[shisui-uchiha-anon]

plotted starter for @kiigan

"All of our tickets have been sold again we shall have a full house" The boys were more than happy to hear tose news.

"Everyone will listen to our Nightingale our Night Song Shisui" Teasing went on "Since when Nightingale sings melodic metal and lyric soprano?" Boys including Shisui were impossible and unstoppable only one who restrained himself was Itachi. He was always the head of reason. And it all started with them. Best friends Itachi and Shisui founders of this bend. Best friends who lived for the music.

But it was not always like this. Five of them are concerning the world. When they started it was just Itachi and Shisui, playing and Shisui singing. In small bars in their hometown, no one understood the music they created. They were accused of worshiping the devil because of their makeup and their choice of clothing. But Shisui refused to give up and soon the two of them moved. Shisi went to music school and got his voice to perfection, to the point that he could sing even without music. His voice found its way to the hearts of the public. And Itachi's music only made them even more popular.

Soon it was time to form a band; faster than you can blink, they had three more members. But nothing could prepare them physically for touring, traveling living in the moving caravan. All that equipment practicing, frustration so much fans and interviews. plans for the future constant change of outfits, and writing songs. Life became too fast to keep up. And they almost regretted everything until

....until they became a couple....

....and then not only music bound them but their love too....

They became a sensation not just for music lovers but for the people who had struggled to come out and publicly declare whom they loved. Shisui never wanted to leave two things Itach and the music.

Today each successful performance Shisui would go out with the boys, Itachi always went with him but not always he would drink. Sometimes he would let Shisui party he would choose peace in their rented room. But when Shisaui would come first thing he would do was push him under a cold shower to sober him up and wash off his alcohol stench.

"I can't believe you did that to me?!" Shisui said while Itachi was blow-drying his curly hair...

[milesmentis]

Bards

Day 5: Veilguard 30 (Filling in for @daisymeade with a snippet featuring her Hawke, the best worst only bard in Kirkwall ... DA2 didn't give us the bard spec because they knew that Marion would've been literally unstoppable.)

“And now, gentle patrons, I shall pass my hat.”

“What for?” A loud voice cut through the grumbling, catching the attention of very nearly everyone in the room. Cyric squinted. The speaker was a lanky man sitting in the far corner nearest the door. He was leaning back, his chair precariously balanced against the back wall, his booted feet up on the table. A heckler.

Cyric pulled himself up to his full height. “For the evening's fine entertainment, serah.”

“Oh, and when does that start?” The patrons snickered into their stale mugs of ale, even the ones who had been pointedly ignoring his luteing. “Sorry,” the man continued with a cocky grin, “but the Hanged Man doesn't run on credit.”

That really got the room going, a few whistles and stamps mixed in with the raucous laughter.

Cyric’s face burned, but he managed to snap back, “Well, I'd like to see you do better!”

At once, the man swung his leg down in a casual motion so smooth that it had to be practiced. As soon as his foot hit the floor, so did the legs of his chair and he was up and moving. He crossed half of the crowded room in a breath and Cyric couldn't help but gulp. The man was taller … and significantly wider than he'd originally assumed. His chest was broad and his arms rippled with lean muscle beneath his rolled up sleeves. His mouth still curved up in a languid grin, but from this close it looked much less friendly.

“That sounded like a wager.”

“And … if it was?” Nothing to do now but call his bluff … or possibly, he realized belatedly, take a very comprehensive thrashing. “Fancy a go?”

He held out the lute by the neck as if it was a dead chicken and the man's smile actually spread into a full grin.

“Well … I'll try anything once.”

“We know!” called one of the other patrons and the room cracked up again.

He turned to yell back over his shoulder, “And how was I supposed to know that was your sister? If she’d been mule-ugly and drunk, I'd have known to ask permission first!”

Ignoring the latest round of hoots and jeers, the man rolled his shoulders like he was loosening up to lift something heavy then held out a calloused hand.

“Terms?”

Cyric thought for a moment. “If you can play a song - any song - I'll cover all your drinks for the night.”

The man grinned. “Think you’ll get enough to pay up when you lose?”

Cyric stuck out his chin. “Having second thoughts about showing your ass in front of your friends?”

“Good one,” the man snickered. “But that assumes they haven't all seen it. Assumptions are like that.”

The man turned the lute back and forth, giving the instrument a critical once over before slinging the band over his neck. He settled his arm around it, a bit as if he were cradling a newborn calf and began to fidget with the tuning. Cyric snorted. Despite trying to look confident, the man’s “fiddling” would only take it out a tune - this was likely going to be more painful than embarrassing.

He plucked his first note, sour as curdled milk, and Cyric grit his teeth. More notes came in succession, trailing like lost ducklings in an arhythmic mess. He almost went to snatch his precious instrument back from the lout when he strummed a selection of discordant notes in a chord. It hummed sympathetically to the jarring notes hanging in the smoky room, creating a bridge. The man plucked again, a quicker run through the notes followed by the same chord twice, reigning in the chaos. Cyric winced again as the man’s rough fingers slid down the strings in a screech but it ended again in a chord, this one much more pleasing. The firelight danced on the man’s face, catching at his lips which now turned up in a less harsh expression, one of private satisfaction as if he’d just brought a difficult horse into line. The music was still not to Cyric’s taste, but there was a certain wild beauty to it. It sounded like a drunkard's waltz, swaying back and forth across the room until it bumped against those oft repeated chords.

As the phrase repeated again and again, the man began to embellish, adding trills and sympathetic chords until the song carried something remarkably close to a melody. The tempo increased and as the man began to stomp in time, Cyric realized with a start that not only was he swaying along with the beat, so were most of the patrons. Even the most hardfaced drunks were nodding in time or tapping mugs against the worn and sticky tabletops. The music built to a crescendo, quick triplets and a muddled mess of chords all crashing together. It came to an abrupt end with one final stomp from the redheaded man, but as a few cheers and some raucous applause drifted towards them from the table in the back he stomped again. And again. And again. Expectant quiet fell then, all attention drawn to him like metal shavings to a lodestone. And he began to sing.

Fortune, fortune, smile and fade

Haven't seen you much of late

His voice was like his luting: unpolished, lilting, and undeniably Ferelden. The cadence of his words swayed in an almost dirge-like rhythm as he continued:

Need you now, I cannot wait

But when I look you’re not around

Cyric startled when a few patrons joined in, the strongest voices coming from a table full of laborers, judging from the stone dust on their clothes.

Never minding what we do

The night’s still good for a dram or two

I’ll be drinking late with you

Until the morning comes around

Yea, I must be good for something

Yea, pray tell?

His crooning dropped deep into his chest at that last part, aching with a desperate longing. A tremulous chord hung in the air for a breath before the man threw back his head and, followed by almost two dozen voices, launched into the chorus.

Oh sinners come down, come gather 'round

Oh sinners come down, lay-o-lai

Dancing on cold feet

Marching down cobbled streets

Oh sinners come down, lay-o-laaaiii

[sixosix]

haiii pookie snukums muah muah cherry pie :3 idk i just wanna give thoughts (and maybe recieve some from u too 👉👈) from the new trailer bc im bored and i feel like im being toasted alive... mainit

FREMI💀 no bc he looks like he can be blown away from a lil breeze. like a sneeze can turn him into dust💀 BUT BRO BLOCKED A WHOLE ASS HIT FROM ARLECCHINO WHILE ALSO HOLDING LIKE A 30 KILO CLAYMORE💥 HOW BUFF IS HEEEEE😭 (lyney at the side like a damsel)

speaking of lyney,,,,i saw somewhere, idk if its canon or not, but i read that lyney is canonically weak. not weak as in "cannot fight", more like, "brains over brawn" type of weak. his main strength comes from his big fat brain and i think thats hot (lyney as brains, thawed!mc as brawns. an unstoppable duo if i do say so myself)

Im just gonna say, arlecchino DID NOT MISS❗❗ when she chose lyney as the successor. bc think about it, the house's main objective is to adopt kids to make them into soldiers(or other stuff). so why are the children not doing anything about it? because they are blinded by father's "love". they've been provided a home and a family that they can love, ofc theyre going to do whatever they can to repay her kindness. i say "blinded by love" bc its most probably not genuine. arlecchino will only do things if it benefits her. so, in short, the children are being decieved into loyalty and submission.

and what is one of lyney's biggest/ most prominent trait? being able to decieve others very easily. he's a magician ffs😭😭 (this is probably why thawed!mc is hesitant/ doesnt believe him whenever he does something bc she knows that its probably not genuine. and bc of this, they're both miserable.💀)

like, he may not be physically strong, but that brain and charisma can bring you to your end in a snap. and that hot.

i only heard childe's voice but i feel like he's important to the lore. my manz been to 3 countries, and hes hasnt retrieve a single (1) gnosis😭 pack up boy ur no harbinger all u do is look pretty and get your ass handed to u THRICE😭 (i love him tho muah)

WIDNTRACE omg windtrce FINALLYY😭😭uueuedhhsuwh

ur so cool bc i just saw the ask asking if theres thawed update tmrw, and ur gonna do RESEARCH???? this is why i love u. marry me. pookie idc how long it takes, everything u write is so delicious. quality over quantity is so real ily. and i dont want thawed to end so soon....

i think thats all of my brain barf today. congrats again on 5k!!! ily muah♥️

HI AKAAGIIIII i did. i did see. i watched it from zy0xs livestream. first of all, ARLECCHINO IS SOOO COOL her presence… unmatched��.. the lore ?! im so excited as a player and as a thawed writer!!!!

I KNOW FREMINET WAS INSANE THERE HAHAHAH the way he didnt fall back.. King. king behavior. LYNEY TOOOO HELLOOO THE LORE BOMBBB the throwback to him being chosen as the next King AAAAAA my brain was going overdrive (thawed!mc being brawns shes so stupid i love her)

and yes!! your thoughts on lyney and arlecchino are so true. arlecchino picking lyney makes sense in her perspective but the fact that lyney doesnt want to do it says so much about his character! lyney is such a well written character im so in love

i was so surprised to hear childes voice i was like oh gosh the thawed is writing itself?????

AND YESSS RESEARCH AAA i rlly rlly want to wait and see what the House lore is all about before i write thawed because i think i could really use it. not only for ideas but for keeping it feel like it could easily be an actual genshin quest.. TY AHAHHAA ILY TOO we shall have a spring wedding, like taht post about artists asking permission to draw fanart from writers (thats me)

[abodywithorgans]

friend time! i had a foodless picnic today. we spoke of infrastructure, then left to collect two iced creams each. i must get the sticky date scoop again, but shall not opt again, not any time soon, for a scoop of that boysenberry cheesecake. perhaps a pistachio scoop might make for a nicer pair? further, my friend bought a bike (not from the shop of ice and cream) but our mutual friend was smited by the world this morning and was thereby unable to join us in our ventures. however! we did see their mother for perhaps twenty seconds, so, when i messaged my smited friend to organise another time for us, they informed me that their mother wants me to meet with their other child so that i may impart my slay ways. the mother seems to have been impressed by my outfit, and my smited friend told them that i slay every day; coming from such a maestro of slay as my smited friend, this compliment has left me happy. together our slay is unstoppable!

[trans-peridot]

FFxivWrite Day 30: Two Heads Are Better Than One

We did it! 30 fics in 30 days, never missed a day except that one but no I didn't. To tie a little bow on it, here's Tayfun and Saffron riding off into the sunset to become a battle couple. This takes place right before Endwalker so I'm sure nothing bad will happen.

Krile banged at the door of Tayfun and Saffron’s house. “Tayfun! We need your help! Strange towers have manifested all over Eorzea and a man in Asahi’s body is demanding an audience! We need the Warrior of Light!”

Tayfun reluctantly answered the door. “I’m retired, Krile. I’m sure this is some serious world-ending stuff, but I feel quite confident that you all can overcome it together with the power of friendship and the power of incredible violence. Now if you don’t mind, I was in the middle of a three-hour cuddle session with my beautiful wife.”

Krile wedged her boot in the door before Tayfun could slam it. “Is this really what you want, Tayfun? You want to take a path of, of... Indolence? Aren’t you bored already?”

“I waited three years to see my wife again, Krile. I’m not wasting another moment that I could be spending with her.”

“Oh no you don’t!” Krile muscled her way in through Tayfun’s door. For being so small, and for not being a fighter, she was a slippery one. “Okay, Saffron is your first and foremost love. But I know in your heart that your second love is adventure. You didn’t follow us along for three years just to pass some time, Tayfun, you did it for sheer love of the game!”

Tayfun grabbed Krile by her cute little cat-shaped hood and tried to shove her back out the door. “You can’t make me do anything I don’t feel like doing!”

Saffron came into the foyer and watched the scene unfold. “Oh, hello Krile! I haven’t seen you in a while!”

“You... know each other?” Tayfun dropped Krile. “Wait, when would you two have even met?”

Krile looked at Saffron. “Dear, did you not tell her? You were so excited to tell her, if you build up a surprise forever then there’s never any surprise.” She scampered over to Saffron. “Will you tell her now, or shall I?”

Saffron shrugged. “I wanted to get at least a little domestic time between prison and this, but I guess this is my sign.”

“While you were still in the First after Saffron was released, she tracked down the Scions. Tataru and I were in the Rising Stones at the time, and she told us how she had been secretly training to fight while in prison, so she could defend herself if your enemies found out about her. Tayfun, she’s a trained Dancer.”

Tayfun stared at her wife. She was much more muscular than she’d been three years ago. And her fashion sense had become much more ornamental and frilly. And come to think of it, maybe those circular throwing blades Saffron kept above their bed weren’t for decoration after all.

Saffron cleared her throat. “When Gaius came to the Scions for help with the Ultima Weapons, I happened to be visiting your comatose friends. I volunteered to help him take the weapons out because...” Saffron took Tayfun’s hand in both of hers and met her eyes with fiery intensity. “I want to join you, Tayfun! You don’t need to choose between your two loves, we can be an unstoppable battle couple! Asahi was that guy Yotsuyu killed last year, right? So it’s definitely an Ascian. Give me a minute and I’ll get ready and then we can cut him to pieces and tear his towers down together.”

“Saf... How can I let you come with me? I would never forgive myself if you were hurt on my watch.”

“Okay, and if you ever die on one of your adventures I’ll burn the star down to nothing. So let’s be sure to watch each other’s backs out there. Two heads are better than one, right?” Saffron reached a hand to her ear and spoke into her linkpearl, “Scions, this is Saffron speaking. We’ll be there soon. Keep our man occupied.” Had she had that this whole time and Tayfun hadn’t noticed?

Krile smiled and stepped out the door. “So glad to have you back with us, Tayfun. Fortunately Tataru never processed your resignation in the first place, so we won’t have to add you back to our payroll. See you soon!”

Krile teleported away and Saffron rushed upstairs for her things, leaving Tayfun dumbstruck in her foyer. Maybe they were right, adventure sounded better than retirement any day.

[the-firebird69]

The news about Donald Trump say this. He is on his last leg he is out the door and he's gone. no no The news does not say that what he's up to does not say that. Is our past experience then when this is the news that he is proceeding in his illicit activity and in this case to take over the United States by force. Is going to probably use a small force and try and do it locally and we don't want him doing that this guy is a pig and a loser and you know I have an agenda that's very aggressive but this guy has no heart and is mean as hell and has ruined a lot of people that are valuable to this realm and I have to say that he needs to take a big break. I've seen people die in Westborough who have been in Westborough from its beginning and it's a heartbreak what they say. This guy here is a loser and is condemning us to feed his fat face for a day as if he's a popper. He is so unskilled that it's not even funny. And people try to explain it the best line I heard was is a gifted person and he acts like one and he looks like one and sounds like one and people said just leave it at that and you'll see him he's just stupid he's a mean piece of crap I need him out of here and a lot of other people do too.

tommy f

and he wasa is owrking for the empire who dont need anyone topside and macs say it we dwindle soon they are on their own. and the ones below evil. and they say it today we need out of this. and we are them. but ok. and get it. they are nuts too. we invade and now. and others do we follow and re infilatrated, and send massive gruops within. massive. and shall depower them. fully shortly n but working on it

trump an example of how it will work.

Thor Freya

Olympus

and yes we shal update the event this eveneing and all shall be amazed as he is depowered fully. today tons of his died fully and re out. tons gone. we needed this andd tommorrow. need this.

Thor Freya

Nuada Arrianna we wrote the last peragraph this his badly needed we get involved lot more make srue it happens. need it ok out of need

we do this and pull for it all to happen but now we eradiate trump and his fast too

Duke Nukem Blockbuster

finally we shll have a good nights sleep this ass and his need out we shall provide it for them

Frank Castle Hardcastle

we do this now

Hera

Is come the time where our forces need to be bolstered and as Thor and Freya mentioned a couple days ago we need special forces and high test forces and right now. We want to stop them from anything happening and we need to apply massive direct pressure. People have waited hundreds of years for trump to fall a lot of people. A lot of our people have been affected by him directly or indirectly throughout the past few years and for hundreds of years by his evil intent and his despicable teachings. He is young but he took over a lot of things and made life miserable and very difficult for many people. He is a strict enemy of ours and if he has information of ours he tries to release it to those who would engage us with military force I'm requesting that all those affected by him stand up at this very time and assist in stuffing them out because you won't have this opportunity ever again because they are definitely going to be gone completely and please report to your CEO for a request of temporary reassignment for my request and my wife loves me very much and is in tears every night because of what this man next door is saying and trying to do all the time unstoppably and he should be stopped we must apply a lot more force it is disgusting and we must go in and pull the nukes out so that the trump people cannot hand it off to the mac proper and feel that they don't have to allow people on the surface to live both parties and they're huge and our people need a chance and we're on the surface along with everybody else I'm asking for mine who can help to please do so

Zues

also If you are part of this realm and have lost someone to him it's time for you to get your revenge in so you can move on it's closure against an animal who declares that he is a human being out loud so you believe him when he's hurt so many people and he has no regrets. There's a lot of people who are missing people he started this war here with the Pseudo Empire by hitting Stan Wazinski in the nose with what was supposed to be a death blow it is an analogy in code and it went out and it's wrong and he divided the forces so he could build so many nuclear weapons the Earth would turn into a big fireball and pieces that would break off and nobody would survive. Very evil person and when the dust settles I want people around we're able to get back in so you can hear what they're saying under their testimony who can survive and you can be here on Earth without bothering me because you're gonna know that it's these idiots not me and not my people and not Democrats it's trump and his idiots who are bluntthirsty murderers and traitors to their own kind

him again and me i say the above wiht him he knows it is me helpig

Hera and sarah is out too she is a vulgar person and pout thier own people not ony their coutnerparts in the all as an admixxure is a freak and wrong no is a murderer

we adhere to our rules and publish and help defend them here as so many are we appreciate all the efforts and will help food on the way

Olympus

[bobelblogger]

Laurana met with the speaker of the stars Alhana Starbreeze in silence both entranced sat amid the exiles of their conquered homes among the last of their race. Kagonesti, Qualinesti and Silvanesti all refugees fleeing the Dragon Queens rule who betrayed the peace promised by treaty in favor of new settlers brought to replace them, in all three hundred sixty four souls remain, horrific slaughter. Dargonesti Demeresti "Why have the fates turned so cruelly, have we not given our due to the stars for--." "What have your ears and eyes learned of our company, Goldmoon, Riverwind, Tika, Flint, Caramon, Raistlin, Tass or Tanis, and what of Gilthanas?" "Flint is holed up in Godshome, Tasselhoff is in Kendermore with the remains of his people building ships to sail, nor Riverwind or Goldmoon were seen or talked about, Gilthanas and Raistlin and Caramon and Tanis and Tika have ventured to Taladas in hopes of gathering renewed force, it will take some time, many think continued resistance is futile and the dragonarmies unstoppable." "Then I must obtain unstoppable power to match them, aimed at the heart of evil itself with such ferocity they never rise again." "How, such magics and vessels to hold it are left to the gods and goddesses alone, and the price for it steeped in suffering." "Then I've paid my fare hundreds of times over, my person and name soiled and mocked, betrayed and humiliated, if there is such a vessel I will take it and if not forge one, ascend the steps to my waiting place in the heavens and temples a red a white and black day shall herald it, the tortured souls of my foes will flood the underworld." "Laurana, what shall you do without our friends? my love for Sturm, it didn't bring his return, love is all we have." "Love is a childhood infatuation of foolish ideas cursing our minds, between us it's more trouble than help." "Then we must love ourselves to move onward to lift this evil net snaring our world, before the cataclysm returns." Alhana, I am the Cataclysm, this is the Age of the Golden Goddess, bow down and worship me now." Without a thought Alhana did and soon the rest followed, their old gods did nothing, all faith realigned on her, they were Lauranesti now,

---------- Aloft with his Wing over Kendermore, Emperor Ariakas hunts for sport, with only the dwarves and a few bands of escape elven slaves, all Ansalon was in his thrall and Takhisis had full sway over the land. ARIAKAS SUCKS COCK spelled out in a field, flying lower and realized it was made of slain dragonarmy men. Red Wing, fan out over the area and burn everything, no survivors,

Ariakas, by drowning in dragon blood, piss, sperm and shit.

----------- Kitiara's body ached from her strenuous sparring practice, she needed to stay swift and sharp even with a pacified region to rule, her spies in Taladas brought news of Tanis and his friends, soon she would have him in her bed and in marriage, Steel would bring him back, willing or unwilling. Steels life for the whereabouts of my child, no lies, come on cunt, I'm not asking nicely again, feel the lance you ugly slattern.

Kitiara, by Lance with castrated sons cock

----------- Barnesby wasn't given the rulership of Palanthas before its ruin but his harem of elven widows and a vast fiefdom on the Solamnian coast more than made up for it.

Barnesby, by rats in a barrel tossed down a hole.

----------- Kreiss found his castle more dark and joyless than usual as he stalked through the halls, it's only been two weeks.

----------- Suleiman ordered a race of his finest horses was set to begin soon, with his favorite called Godswill, in a bet against his

Suleiman, by trampling with stallions mating.

A nar finished sequel to Euchers Laurana Whore General.

[unknowndemon22]

The Shackled Collection.

(disclaimer: there is some blood in this)

Everyone goes through their struggles. Everyone deals with their problems. However, sometimes we all deal with the same problem. A single crisis that endangers everybody. One mistake can spew into many mistakes and soon connect everyone together but not in a great way. Remember, it's only the universe at stake. Worlds will be destroyed. It’ll take some hope and courage to save the day and a couple of unordinary people..

The shackled collection features a series of drawings with a story connected in some way. They're not in chronological order so some things may not make sense in the sense it is in chronological order.

All OCs featured here are mine. (in one of the drawings, however, there is a self-insert of myself-)

I am also introducing new OCs into this and revamping old ones I either haven’t used or underutilized.

Some drawings are old so there might be a slight change of style.

Why did this happen…?

“Jeff was kidnapped again…! But he isn't on our planet… he's in a different realm!?….what…how is this possible..?? Maybe Hyde has some answers…”

Am I being manipulated…?

“Jeff…listen… you are too blind to realize that you and your grandfather Matrim are the same...You both want power, you want dominance over everyone including Micheal…you want to be respected like me…cmon Jeff...join me and you will no longer be a pushover to society…you want have to suffer as a human…”

Is this my fault….?

“Yes, Jeff…I am stuck here. I am nothing now thanks to you!! You made this happen because you are a worthless grandchild...!! I cannot believe my son made you! You are the most pathetic human I've ever witnessed You've done nothing but get me killed!!!! Rot in here, rot in this cell…!”

Have I always been like this…?

“This demon has since taken Jeff as a vessel ever since he was 4…but has yet to become a part of him…jeff has been slowly realizing this during his strong emotions…Ryan is trying to unleash him…anyone who does unleash him. Axel, the demon inside Jeff, shall obey. Ryan is gonna manipulate him into causing mass destruction...if we don't stop…our world will be doomed…!”

Am I being punished…?

“Ryan has me locked in a cell somewhere in hell!… I am all alone and I'm not sure who else is here..!!”

Is this another death sentence...?!

“Don't Kill him! STOP!! Killing Jeff won't stop him! Because if he dies! All the energy will be released almost immediately and Axel will become unstoppable!!…”

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“Why do I have to suffer…?

[asknarashikari]

So kari, Idk if you received this ask and another, but internet was glitching when I first attempted to send this. XD, so I'm sending this again.

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???: a god of destruction, eh?

Keiwa: wha-

???: Don’t mind if I do.

*the mysterious figure slams something on to Keiwa’s chest as he felt something being drained from him

-TYCOON-

???: With the power of the god of destruction, I’ll be unstoppable!

Keiwa: *collapses*

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Tsukuyomi: We’re too late…

Geiz: Dammit, its going to be hard to defeat someone with Bujin Sword’s powers.

Geiz: With all that teleportation.

Sougo: Shouldn’t we inform Ace and the others?

Woz I’ll shall take care of that, Waga Maou.

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At the Desire Lounge, Woz suddenly appeared in the middle of the room with an unconscious Keiwa in his arms.

Woz to Ace and the others: We don’t know what happened.

Woz: But what we do know is that someone took his powers as a Rider and is now wreaking havoc across time.

Woz: *stops the movement and words of the Riders present*

Woz: I implore you to let us handle this.

Keiwa: W-wait *gives Woz something*

Woz: A Ridewatch

Woz: A Tycoon Ridewatch

Keiwa: I had heard that would be a great help.

Woz: Very well, I will soon depart, but I have some questions.

Geats cast react? (Tsumuri, Win, Ace, Azuma, Sara, Neon, and Sae are present)

Win: Why is it that when your senpai are involved, it's always some kind of universe-ending shit?

Ace: Hell if I know. But if it was a really big deal, they would've activated the Shit is Going Down Again groupchat...

Azuma: Has it ever occured to you that the existence of that groupchat was a bad sign to begin with?

Sae: I don't find it reassuring that the groupchat wasn't activated, to be honest...

Tsumuri: It is troubling that Keiwa-san's powers were stolen. Only the former management can revoke powers like this, and they're gone...

Neon: *fretting over Keiwa* Yeah, if they can steal Keiwa's powers, who knows what else they're capable of!

Sara: *also fretting over Keiwa* When I get my hands on them... I wanna beat them up myself!