#sweet gentle and romantic

[beans-in-your-socks]

my lord.

it all makes sense now.

this was what Neil really meant when he said "sweet, gentle and romantic"

thinking about Good Omens 2. and stories, and the shape of them, and Terry Pratchett and his themes. and something clicked.

Aziraphale is cackling.

it's not just the ball. he spends the entire season trying to force the story into a shape it's not, and everyone suffers for it.

i've seen some less than charitable takes on Crowley's actions and they all ignore how much Crowley did try to talk to Aziraphale, did try to ask Aziraphale questions, did try to help, only to be ignored or brushed off. because his questions, his offers, they didn’t fit with the story Aziraphale was telling himself.

quiet, gentle, and romantic. it was, if you're our favorite Angel - right up until the end, at least. because he decided that's the story he was in. from the very beginning, he's off in la-la land, living out this romcom with a cute little mystery wrapped up in it, completely ignoring what's actually going on around him. i'll set Nina and Maggie up! (completely ignoring that Nina tells him she has a partner, and at that point, he has no reason to think she's anything less than happy.) i'll take ~our~ car to go do investigate this silly little mystery (he's not taking it even a little bit seriously!) while you stay here and run the bookshop and it will be so quaint and domestic! soon we'll dance and confess our feelings that we obviously share because we're already so clearly a couple we just need to finally say it!

Crowley knows the entire time that they're in a horror story but Aziraphale ignores every attempt he makes to point that out because it doesn't fit the story he decided he's in the middle of.

he brushes off Crowley's concerns and questions - his QUESTIONS! - like they're nothing. he doesn't want to see it, so he doesn't. and Crowley should have told him more?

why would he?

when you are CLEARLY in distress and it's being BLATANTLY AND WILLFULLY IGNORED, what the fuck are you supposed to do? "Crowley didn't comminicate" well okay if I were having a panic attack about something and my husband completely ignored it, chattering on about our dinner plans or whatever, that wouldn’t exactly make me want to open up about what was wrong! that would send the very fucking clear signal that he didn't want to know!

words aren't the only way we communicate and Crowley's body language, the entire season, is that of someone who is living in a horror story, knows he's living in a horror story, and is fucking terrified. if Aziraphale were paying any attention to Crowley instead of focusing all his energy trying to set things up just so for the big climax of his love story, he would know something major was wrong.

why would Crowley have told him how cruel Gabriel was about the execution when Aziraphale's already so thoroughly convinced that heaven is pure and good and has shown over and over through the millennia that he's not really open to considering that it can be cruel!

just look at them at the dance. Crowley freaking out because there's a horde of demons out there and Aziraphale giggling as they go to dance. that's the whole season!

you know who Crowley reminds me of this season?

he's watching helplessly and with increasing levels of distress as Aziraphale shoves every plot point into the romcom hole even though it's obviously not remotely romcom shaped! and i'm sick of people saying he was abusive because he raises his voice about it a few times!

[ctrlzxoo]

ivan and till have their first kiss, an alternate ending 💕

please look at this comic for context and Part 1!

[vaguely-concerned]

having seen at least the rough outlines of all the romances now I have to say that I think emmrich's is probably objectively the best in terms of coherence and completeness of story arc (with the understanding that ultimately the 'best' romance is whichever one makes YOUR heart sing anyway so objectivity is a silly thing to claim that way, it just felt like it's the arc with the most well-paced focused content and the least dangling threads)... but lucanis' is my favourite haha. just. the whole kneeling before your beloved full of reverence but without any of the distance that usually implies??? his complete undramatic certainty and calm in every scene with rook after this, having spent the whole game caught between fear and longing???? mr. lives in a pantry but it says nothing about my psyche don't worry about it it's purely for tactical reasons that I keep myself contained in a small dark room not entirely unlike a cell, love among the parsnips -- finally coming to rook in their room and it's so comfortable and comforting???? after all the times rook supports and comforts him through the game he's finally able to return the same to them when they need it while being so calm and steady and it's so fucking sweet and feels so effortless and with no price attached?????? he basically assigns himself the role of your bodyguard and he WILL stab a god over it??????????????? the turn to protector (which was in his heart all along longing to get out and find a place) of it all????? he sounds like he's found himself unexpectedly stumbling into such a soul-lightening state of revelatory existential relief, full on 'you only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves' mary oliver style, and he goes and he shares that with rook and protectively envelops them in it when they're hurting??????????????????????????? hello for the maker's sake hello can anyone hear me?????

[academic-vampire]

𝔩𝔞𝔷𝔦𝔩𝔶 𝔩𝔲𝔵𝔲𝔯𝔦𝔬𝔲𝔰

[aventurineswife]

What about Aventurine, but his skin tastes like honey. I hc it atp

Kisses Like Honey

Tags: Aventurine x Reader, Headcanons, Romantic Moments, Sweet Affection, Established Relationship, Playful Teasing,Soft Romance, Gentle Moments, Fluff, Aventurine tastes like honey, lots of kisses.

A/N: ☹️🍯💛this is so cute, I hope you love it.

The first time you noticed the distinct sweetness of Aventurine’s skin was during a lazy, quiet morning together. As you trailed soft kisses along his jawline, there was a subtle, sweet taste that lingered. You couldn’t resist remarking on it, laughing as you told him he tasted like honey. Aventurine only grinned, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he teased you, “Guess you’ve found my secret, darling.”

Aventurine often uses this honeyed charm to his advantage. Leaning in close, he’ll invite you with a playful murmur, “Care for a taste?” His sly grin and that mysterious glint in his eyes make it impossible to say no. Whenever you’re in public, he’ll steal quick, feather-light touches, leaving the faintest taste of sweetness on your lips, knowing it will leave you longing for more.

On days when Aventurine has been working too hard or feels a rare hint of exhaustion, you’ll brush your lips over his forehead, savoring that faint honey taste. It’s comforting in its warmth and sweetness, almost healing. He relaxes under your gentle touch, smiling as he melts into you. Somehow, he always tastes just as sweet, no matter how tired he is. This tenderness is a reminder of how deeply you care for each other, creating a calming ritual that strengthens your bond.

Mornings together often begin with Aventurine wrapping his arms around you, leaving you soft, lingering kisses along your neck and cheeks. “Breakfast in bed,” he’d purr, teasing you with his honeyed lips. Sometimes, he even jokes about giving you your daily dose of “sugar.” These moments, filled with sweetness and affection, set a warm and peaceful tone for your day.

There’s a vulnerable side to Aventurine that only you see. He wonders sometimes if his honey-sweet taste is a remnant of his troubled past, something he hasn’t shared with many people. You reassure him, reminding him that his unique sweetness feels like a part of his soul—gentle, loving, and warm, as if he were meant to be a soothing presence in your life.

Aventurine’s honey scent lingers softly on his clothes and on the pillow he sleeps on, filling your shared space with a sweet, comforting warmth. When he’s away on business, you often find yourself curling up with one of his shirts, breathing in his scent to feel a bit closer to him. He teases you about it later, a smirk on his lips, but deep down, he loves that his presence lingers with you even in his absence.

Sometimes, Aventurine playfully encourages you to “taste” him, leaning in with that wicked grin as he teases, “Go ahead, love. I know I’m irresistible.” He adores how flustered you get as you press light kisses against his neck, catching that warm, honeyed flavor as you indulge him. His laughter is rich and warm, blending with his honeyed essence and filling the room with lighthearted joy.

During tougher times, Aventurine’s sweet essence becomes a source of comfort. His hugs feel like an embrace of warmth and honey, soothing away worries with each touch. He’ll hold you close, letting you rest your head against his shoulder, whispering soft reassurances. Aventurine’s honey-like sweetness becomes a symbol of strength, reminding you that you’ll get through anything as long as you’re together.

As time passes, you come to cherish Aventurine’s unique sweetness even more. That honey-like taste feels like his essence—warm, loving, a rare gem he reserves just for you. It’s your secret alone, a reminder of the bond you share, and every taste is a promise of a love that’s steady, sweet, and enduring.

[seleneprince]

Unpopular opinion:

Remus Lupin was as capable of cruelty and arrogance as the rest of the Marauders. There are plenty of hints of this in canon. The only reason we don't see this side of him as often is because of his heavy reluctante to be considered a "bad guy".

And he low-key enjoyed going against Snape just as much, he just had some conscience aftewards.

[erophonemic]

messy tgirl breakups can and will make you mourn for 2+ years btw

[kierstenevan]

Look I’m just gonna say this once: Season 2 WAS “quiet, gentle, and romantic”. Were the last 15 minutes heartbreaking and devastating? Yes. Obviously. But that doesn’t negate the previous 5.5 episodes that *were quiet, gentle, and romantic*.

You cannot tell me that the look on Aziraphale’s face in every damn scene, and Crowley getting all happy to make Maggie and Nina fall in love, and Aziraphale taking every opportunity to touch Crowley, and the Bentley turning yellow, and Crowley’s face when Nina asked if Aziraphale was his “bit on the side”, and the dance, and “what’s the past tense of smite? Smitten, I believe”, and the Pride & Prejudice of it all were anything but “quiet, gentle, and romantic”.

[jimmyspades]

“Bye.”

[justaz]

soft!merthur obsessed with each other and being completely, glaringly obvious about it. walking close enough for their fingers to be constantly brushing, talking with their other hand and refusing to break the touch. standing next to each other in a group, slowly shifting closer and closer until they’re pressed up against each other. despite there being other people, whenever they speak the other just has to respond leading them to turn to one another and have their own back and forth, their heads tilting closer and closer until their noses are just inches apart. merlin pretending to find issues with arthur’s clothes to fix that aren’t actually there just to touch him but arthur’s not gonna comment on that bc it means he gets to feel merlin’s touch. gazing at each other across the room, across the training field, across camp, etc and just watching them exist with the softest gaze and a small, tender smile. when the other feels their gaze they look up at them first and meet their eyes unflinchingly. them staring at each other for a moment before they resume what they should be doing (albeit slightly flustered). arthur finding any excuse to keep merlin in his chambers just a little while longer when he should be retiring for bed

[chaikajpeg]

chise and philomela

[cosmogyros]

blasting the music ray: 🎶✨when u get this, list 5 songs u like to listen to, and publish. then, send this ask to 10 of your favourite followers 🎶✨

Aw heck yes! I'm always a sucker for music games:

"Androgynous" by the Replacements

"I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl" by Nina Simone

"Amelia" by Joni Mitchell

"Der Weg" by Herbert Grönemeyer

"Sur mon épaule" by Les Cowboys fringants

[lilpatison]

*giggles* angel and his favorite little demon danger noodle 🐍

(Because I need some wholesomeness after whatever the heck season 2 was.)

[academic-vampire]

“...and the only thing they hear is each other, though no one is saying a word.”

-Stig Dagerman, A Moth to a Flame (Burnt Child) (trans. Benjamin Mier-Cruz)

[cherry-bomb-ships]

Real talk I think Cherry Coading and R. Marie should switch evil genius partners for a week and see what happens

[audreyrose7]