#the depth of their bond

[theluckiestlb]

as a self-identified adrienette girlie....kinda miss them, ngl.

[sparkles-rule-4eva]

Guys guys guys so you know how Tails is famous for copying Sonic's poses and stuff, classic little sibling trying to be as cool as older sibling, right

So

LOOK AT LITTLE KIT STRUTTING AROUND LIKE BIG SIS AND HIS LITTLE FACE OF DETERMINATION AND THE POSE AKFKWANENFKDMAKWMFKSMWKFNVLSNEMFKDAODKO

Just saying, it may have started out artificial and toxic, but I've really been loving to see how Surge and Kit's bond has slowly been changing to an actual bond, almost merely because of their shared trauma, and they're the only ones they trust. 🥺 Underrated siblinghood right here.

[sainz100]

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[captainfairygodmother]

You know what I really love that should be explored in even more Merlin fanfics?

Immortal Leon. Like, you've just got Merlin over there sulking about while he waits for Arthur to return. Then there's just Leon, living his best immortal life, doing the most randomest shit known to mankind

[0vergrowngraveyard]

villain au redesigns!!

so far in my efforts to revamp this, they’ve gotten worse! these two need to be separated!

[rinnivin]

lams brainrot is unfortunately so real and im affected by it

unfiltered + flat color

[jamandjazz]

My personal headcanon is that Pony got his love for reading from Darry. When Darry was in high school he’d read the books he got in class out loud to Ponyboy and straight up just handed him some of the easier ones so they could talk about it later. In my brain the reason Ponyboy clings onto it so much is because it’s one of the things he and Darry REALLY bonded over when he was a kid and it just brings back good memories of when they got along better.

[dewwshi]

he may be the better swordsman but we all know who wins the wrestling matches

(psst i'm on bluesky now i guess?)

[aventurineswife]

could i please request sampo and you choose who else with a dog and human hybrid reader that lives with the character? the reader would have stuff like a cage, squeaky toys, and can the fic just explore what it's like domestically for a night with the character?

The Price of Loyalty

Tags: Aventurine x Reader, Sampo x Reader, Dog-Human hybrid!Reader, Fluff, Domestic Fluff, Playful Interaction, Humor, Emotional Depth, Found Family, Gentle Themes, Teasing and Banter, Companion Bond.

Warnings: Light manipulation, Minor suggestive language, Emotional depth (brief glimpses into Sampo and Aventurine’s vulnerabilities), Mentions of past trauma, Mentions of self-serving tendencies.

A/N: Damn I'm getting a lot of sampo reqs lately🫣

It had been a long day filled with the usual mischief and deals, but tonight was different. Sampo had returned to his quarters, exhausted but still smiling that signature grin of his. His place was cozy, if not a little cluttered with trinkets and oddities collected from both the Overworld and the Underworld. You, his dog-human hybrid companion, greeted him at the door with an enthusiastic tail wag and a playful bark.

Sampo laughed softly, ruffling your hair as you jumped excitedly. "Well, well, if it isn’t my favorite little troublemaker," he teased, his voice smooth and full of affection. "You’ve been a good one today, haven’t you?"

You barked in response, spinning in a circle as he set his jacket down. There was a familiar jingle as your squeaky toy caught his eye, lying on the floor just beside your small cage—your space, your sanctuary. Sampo had always made sure you had a place to call your own, even though you often preferred to curl up at his feet while he worked.

He flopped onto the couch with a sigh, watching you eagerly as you brought the squeaky toy to him, offering it up like a gift. Sampo smirked, taking the toy and giving it a small squeeze. The squeaking noise filled the room, causing you to jump and bark with delight.

"You always know how to make a man smile, don't you?" he said, his tone light, but there was a subtle warmth behind it.

Despite your playful nature, you could tell Sampo’s mind was still buzzing with his latest dealings. He often hid his true feelings, but you knew him well enough by now to sense when he was burdened by something. You gave him a gentle nudge with your head, your eyes full of concern.

Sampo chuckled softly and leaned back against the couch, resting his hand on your head. "Don’t worry about me, little one. I’m always one step ahead," he reassured, though you didn’t quite buy it.

Later that evening, he threw a blanket over the two of you, as you curled up next to him. Your cage remained open, but it was clear you preferred this quiet moment, lying beside him. Sampo smirked, his usual sly grin softened by the comfort of your company. "You know, sometimes I think you’re the one keeping me grounded," he murmured, though his words were almost too quiet to hear over the sound of your contented breathing.

Aventurine was not the type to show weakness, but there was something about you—a human-dog hybrid—that brought out a gentler side of him. His evening began as it always did, with a reflection on his strategic decisions and the game he was playing with the universe. However, tonight was different. He had a rare quiet moment to himself, with you curled up at his feet as he relaxed on his chaise lounge, the flickering of candlelight casting long shadows in the room.

You had a way of making the atmosphere feel less tense, your presence offering a comfort he hadn’t realized he needed. Every now and then, you’d let out a small whimper, nudging his hand with your snout. Aventurine smirked, adjusting his blazer, before leaning down to pet you, fingers running through your fur with practiced care. "A little restless tonight, are we?" he mused.

You responded with a soft whine, your tail wagging slightly as you brought a squeaky toy to his feet. Aventurine raised an eyebrow, intrigued but not particularly surprised by your antics. "I suppose you’re in the mood for some amusement, then," he chuckled, the glint in his eyes never faltering.

As he squeezed the toy, the squeak echoed through the room, and you immediately pounced, trying to catch it with the speed of a predator, your eyes glowing with playful determination. His soft laughter was a rare sound—something that came not from manipulation or strategic amusement but genuine enjoyment. "Such energy," he remarked, shaking his head with a smile that never reached his eyes. "You’re a handful, you know that?"

Later, as the evening deepened, Aventurine reclined on his chair, hands behind his head. You, having tired yourself out from your playful antics, curled up at his feet, letting out a soft sigh as you made yourself comfortable. He glanced down at you, his expression shifting slightly.

"Sometimes I forget how simple life can be," he muttered, almost to himself. His fingers brushed against the delicate band of his wrist, his thoughts drifting before returning to you, curled so contentedly by his side. "You always know how to make the chaos of the world feel far less… chaotic."

Aventurine stretched, standing up to gaze out the window for a moment, and when he turned back, his gaze softened, the ruthless strategist giving way to something gentler, a hint of fondness in his eyes. "Don’t get too comfortable," he added, his tone laced with teasing, "but I suppose I’ll allow you this one night of peace."

The night passed quietly, with you curled up by his feet, and Aventurine content in the subtle companionship you offered. For once, the world outside seemed far less important, and the games of life seemed a little easier to bear with your presence.

[eretxskullcrusher]

I need to post this so some VERY SPECIFIC PEOPLE out there stop telling that "yeah, everyone else crying and feeling like shit when the dragons leave at the end of Httyd 3 is completely understandable, but, why the hell does Eret even get a line? It's not like he and Skullcrusher had a strong bond or whatever."

Oh yeah? OH YEAH?

Then tell me why both him and Skullcrusher look like this during their forced separation?

1st picture:

Look at Skullcrusher. LOOK AT HIM. He feels SAD. He's screaming, crying, but he can't show it. He's been a proud dragon his whole life. And now, after having already lost one rider, he's forced to get separated with the man who he choose as his second partner.

2nd picture:

Focus on Eret here. The way his shoulders fall? How he avoids looking at Skullcrusher because deep down, he knows that if he does, then this is really happening. And that's actually the reason he doesn't say "So long, Skullcrusher" and instead chooses to replace the name with "Big, ugly beast". If he said the dragon's name, it's over. The separation is final. He knows it is. But perhaps he can pretend a little. He's learned to be strong. To fight. He can't let his emotions reach out to him. Not now. He doesn't want Skullcrusher to remember their final moments together with him crying. He has to be strong, like Skullcrusher.

3rd picture:

Just.... They're at the edge of fucking heartbreak. But still, they can't let it show. Not now.

4th picture:

Skullcrusher is moaning. He's freaking moaning... And Eret wants to close his eyes and believe it's a dream. But it's reality. And as the moments pass, as we come more closer to the moment they'll have to leave each other behind, they can't deny the fact this rips their hearts out their bodies.

5th picture (this one is blurry as hell) :

You may not be able to see their faces very clearly, but you can't deny that they're not fighting with every inch of their bodies to not fall into each other's arms/wings and beg them to stay.

6th picture (this one is blurry as well) :

The way Eret still reaches his arms towards his dragon? The hesitation? Just... UHH..

7th picture:

Skullcrusher’s gone. Now and only now Eret lets himself cry. The tears are there at the tip of his eyes. His jaw trembles. But no. He still resists. He has to be alone to sed his tears. To scream in the silence because now Skullcrusher is gone. And he's not going to come back.

8th picture (final one) :

Eret is still trying not to cry. But when he sees Gobber sniffing and brushing his eyes, Eret puts his sorrow behind. Not because he wants to, but because he has to. It's what Skullcrusher would want. He would have never allowed his rider to sit alone and weep while others suffer as well. Eret doesn't comfort Gobber because of sympathy, but because of duty. As a way to show that even Skullcrusher is gone, he'll still fight for him, will keep doing the same things he did while with him. He loves Skullcrusher more than anything. He was and will forever be his best friend. The one who changed him, who gave him a home and a place in a society that could have rejected him, the one who helped him get through his struggles and discover his true self. And Eret will always try to make it up to him in any way he can.

[0vergrowngraveyard]

Since you're doing the Frontiers Lil!Tails AU, how do you think the 2 cutscenes, one where Tails asks Sonic if he's a burden and the other where Sonic gives him the title of "partner", would go differently since the dynamic is a bit different?

(I chose those cutscenes in particular because they're my favorite moments between the two and wanted to see your take on it due to how obsessed I'm getting with the AU itself :p)

the difference is that instead of an 8 yr old going on a solo trip around the world, it’s a 2 yr old

nah but there would definitely be a difference. since lil tails hasn’t been through nearly as much as regular tails has, there wouldn’t be either of those conversations (very unfortunate since im also obsessed with those cutscenes)

i think chaos island would play out differently in general tbh. sonic’s not gonna leave his baby bro on this own while he collects the chaos emeralds. tails is right next to his big bro the entire time (except for when he’s doing random parkour and stages, then he parks his little tushy in one spot and waits for sonic to return). traversing the island does take a lot longer, but it’s worth it in sonic’s eyes since he doesn’t want to leave his scared baby bro all alone

since lil tails is a toddler and doesn’t have enough life experience to go through major character development, i think chaos island would focus more on sonic and how he’s deteriorating. whenever he reassures tails that everything will be ok, he’s also telling himself that. it will be ok. he needs to save his friends, his baby brother. everything will be ok as long as they’re all safe. he just needs to keep fighting

also the cyber corruption is pretty bad yeah, but this dude can’t hold his baby brother and honestly that might be worse

anyway, i don’t really have any set ideas for lil tails in frontiers but getting an actual story down would be pretty fun lol

[wolfsbaneandthistle]

Pair bonds, the not-marriages of the Enithian galaxy.

[akkivee]

read a tweet that pointed out that jyushi usually talks of blood and tears in songs, but in shinjiru chikara, not only does he not mention tears, he’s also lowkey dissing blood bonds (y’know like the bb bond) and jyushi’s the one out for blood in this song y’all LOL

[the-woman-upstairs]

It really does hurt that both Louis and Armand have conversations with Claudia and Madeline about the burgeoning relationship between the two women and see what a supporting, devoted, loving, and mutual companionship can be, harshly reminded that it’s not what they have with each other.

[oddly-casual]

Trolls Band Together Spoilers

(Clay and Bruce trying their best)

One thing I’ve been dying to talk about are the little ways Bruce and a lay take care of their other siblings and why.

It’s all in the little stuff! Like I am of the belief that Bruce and Clay are so close is because they could only really find solidarity in each other. Growing up no one liked how JD pushed them to be perfect, but Bruce and Clay were the only ones who felt pushed in a box, they were the only ones who got angry.

Floyd was always the peace maker and Branch was a baby so the only ones who understood their anger was each other.

Clay and Bruce always have each others backs, but I wanna talk about how they take care of baby Branch.

Like when Branch is listening to the broad cast with Velvet and Veeneer, Bruce notices Branch’s worry and turns off the radio. (Bruce also carried around Tiny bc he is a true dad.)

During the ‘It takes two’ song, Branch pulls out his blue prints and John Dory immediately pushes Branch out of the way to take control and you can see Clay and Bruce wince like they know it’s a bad idea before Clay pulls John away for the transition shot.

Not to mention Clay and Bruce seem so unironically excited to see Baby Branch that they side like JD, and I know that was probably because they’re still on weird terms with JD, but I don’t think their happiness to see BB was only for pettiness sake.

Maybe there’s some stuff I missed because I only saw the movie once and I looked down at some points to take notes so may haps I missed some back ground stuff but if there is please tell me!

[underestimated-shadow]

“I wanted to bring people back to believing in this character. To bring my reality to it. I guess I've always liked a challenge.”

– Timothy Dalton