#the more affection I have for the char LOL

[cerealmonster15]

my twst ocs and some other guys are there too

[o-sachi]

Dress to Impress Headcanons ‧₊˚ ⋅ Blue Lock Chars.

ଳ what's it like to play the roblox game dress to impress with the blue lock boys?

ଳ characters; isagi yoichi, bachira meguru, michael kaiser, alexis ness, shidou ryusei, nagi seishirou, reo mikage, Chigiri Hyoma

ଳ tags; crack, some profanity lol, gn reader, no y/n, can be established rs or not

[🐟]: Let me know if you want more characters to this hehe ~

ᯓ Isagi Yoichi

"How do you change the skin? Where's the hair? Why do the others have faces?"

He's so lost... poor baby. Expect a lot of questions (some of which get repeated) from him about how the game works. He's going to be overwhelmed with the buttons and stuff around his character.

You think 5 minutes is more than enough to put together an outfit, but somehow Isagi comes out of the runway without hair or with a bunch of clothes layered on top of each other.

He also asks how you do the poses on the runway.

"Hey, what's pose 28?"

HE RATES SUPER HIGH, so you're over there pouting 'cuz he's helping these 10 year old children win.

"This one's really nice. She's got a big bow on her head." / "But the theme is sad day, Yoichi..." / "And? Won't a big bow make it a happy one?"

Gets a bit sad 'cuz he gets rated low even if he rated all the others with 4 or 5 stars. Awww...

ᯓ Bachira Meguru

"I CAN MAKE MY SKIN GREEN? HOLY SHI-"

Expect that he will always use the most blinding colors known to man. He's gonna walk out on that runway looking like a traffic light.

He's so noisy when he plays. It's like he's commentating everything that's happening to him as if he has a whole stream going on. But in reality, it's just the two of you.

Spams pose 28 because all of the other cool ones aren't free.

Says "slay" every time he walks out because you said it once to him.

"HELL YEAH THAT'S A SLAAAY."

But if he's on a losing streak, he'll suddenly go quiet and focus more lol.

"Why are you quiet all of a sudden?" / "Shhh, don't interrupt my creative juices."

ᯓ Michael Kaiser

"What? Are you playing this game with your eyes closed or something?"

He said that. On voice chat. To a little girl. Who cried.

You had to reprimand him and tell him to apologize to the girl. But with his pride, he only allowed himself to rate her 5 stars the next round as his way of saying sorry.

"There. 5 stars... for the most clown outfit I've ever seen." / "Mihya!"

So mean to everyone else, but will always compliment your outfit even the ones you barely put effort in. You're starting to wonder whether or not it was condescending or heartfelt...

"That outfit looks great. We should duo in the next round." / "No, everyone in the server's mad at you and it'll affect my rating too."

He never makes it to the top 3 despite the good outfits he puts together because he talks shit on everyone in the server.

ᯓ Alexis Ness

"I got all the new codes; let me type them for you."

HE'S SUPER GOOD AT IT? It's to the point that you're jealous because his rank's way higher than yours.

"Just type M3RM4ID in that box." / "It's not working." / "Did you type the E as a 3 and the A as a 4?" / "What?" / "Never mind, gimme your Ipad."

He definitely knows all the codes that unlocks the hidden special items of the game. Plus, he's super into the lore as well. The nail technician? You bet he's going to talk about her extensive lore.

Super efficient when putting together an outfit. He's got a whole routine down to a T.

He actually rates outfits objectively—not too low and never too high.

ᯓ Shidou Ryusei

"HAHAHA WHAT'S UP WITH THAT WHACK ASS OUTFIT? #############"

He has also made a kid cry before. But unlike Kaiser, he doesn't listen to you and doubles down on it. Just an absolute menace all around.

He's definitely muted by the other people in the server because regardless of what he says, no one is responding to him. So there's only you left to talk to him.

Doesn't even try to put together a decent outfit. You're not even sure if he reads the theme at all because he walks out on the runway looking like the personification of a fever dream.

"Haha look. This pose makes it look like I'm thrusting in the air." / "Ryu! Oh my gosh..."

Definitely has been banned from Roblox before and he's using a new account to play with you.

Everything he types just shows up as hashtags at this point...

ᯓ Nagi Seishirou

"This theme is such a hassle... when is it going to be the pajama party theme?"

He already plays Roblox to begin with, but he needed extra convincing from you to play Dress to Impress because he didn't see the thrill in it.

He was only convinced when he saw you rage quitting after losing with such a fabulous outfit. He realized the competitive aspect of it and decided to play with you.

Nagi doesn't realize it but his rotation consists of the same tops and bottoms, so his outfits always come out looking the same. This leads him to losing all the time.

He definitely complains when the runway has too many players. Like... when is it going to end?

"Sei! Did you just tell the kids in the server to leave? What the hell?" / "Yah. They were making the line too long and I don't wanna wait."

Also complains when he doesn't show up in the top 3 even though he didn't really put any effort into his outfit.

ᯓ Reo Mikage

"Hey, babe, look. I bought the VIP. Want me to buy it for you too?"

HE'S SO PAY TO WIN. He's a VIP player, has all the pose packs, and literally everything you can buy in the game. He's not shy about flaunting it to the other players in the lobby.

He'll spend the first minute in the VIP area then walk all smug in the cOmMoNeR's area wearing the biggest fuck-you dress ever.

If the theme is anything normal, he'll still manage to make the outfit look high-end.

Trust that he'll spam all the expensive poses once he's on the runway. The little rascal would be smirking to himself as he presses the different poses.

Reo grumbles to himself when he loses. He can't help but be annoyed when he gets only a few stars while literally wearing a dress that costs thousands of robux.

"I was literally wearing the biggest ball gown and I still lost? What the fuck."

ᯓ Chigiri Hyoma

"Hm? Oh, yeah. I gave you 5 stars. Yeah, for sure... for sure."

SUPER COMPETITIVE! Not even you are safe from aggressive dressing and impressing.

You two will be in duos, but he'll always one up you.

"Hmm... interesting choice of colors." / "Is it that bad?" / "Bad? What do you mean? It's great. I promise."

He won't be talking shit on anyone, but you can tell what's running through his head with that smug look on his face.

"What's up with that look? / "Hm? Oh... haha. I'm just enjoying the game you know? / "..."

Will refuse to choose any other hair that doesn't resemble his own. It doesn't matter if the theme requires a different color. He will be using his red/pink hair and no one will stop him.

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[heynhay]

hi! do you have tips for getting the likeness of characters in different styles? i really want to draw klance, but i cant seem to get it to look like them unless i draw it in their original animation kind of style. thank you so much!

okay haha wait... u gave me a fun challenge this evening. under the cut is how i personally maintain their recognizability. or at least i think i do!

obv my style still shows thru on these LOL but the things i think abt are listed above. When doing other characters I consider the jawline & nose shape (huge ones that can affect a char profile a ton) but since K and L are kinda generic anime boys I just keep their hair, brows, and eyes under consideration. Another big one is expressions! for example if you draw keith even in the most canon style, but he's doing something/looking OOC, you'll lose your recognizability.

(did not meant to make this so long but now im in the zone SO) CONTEXT! Lance will go :0 or :D or :-) etc etc while keith shows happy, sad, surprise, fear, in smaller more subtle ways. unless he's raging. but whatever my point is your understanding of the character's personality also defines how you draw them.

and don't be afraid if it doesn't 'look like them'! like you said, its not gonna be perf unless its canon style, but its no fun to force yourself to do it like that. let some of your personality shine thru ur work. it's what makes it yours, and what makes your take on kl unique.

last tip life hack: just draw keith with his arms crossed. it automatically ups his in character factor by 928381%, imo (which im now realizing could be a whole other section on body language, but you get it... it's not just their face, but think of how the character would pose)

(P.S., i just realized you said characters in general and then added on about klance. But the TLDR is the same; try to figure out the common shapes of their jaw, their eyes, their brows, their forehead... and keep those in circulation. Does their nose tilt up or down? does it have a bump? is it wide? narrow? think of the face like a set of individual puzzle pieces you're assembling; thats how i make faces!)

[albeducks]

WEIRD WAYS THE GENSHIN GUYS SHOW AFFECTION ★

WANDERER

he bites you ⊙﹏⊙ this one has to be included because so many people show affection by biting lol and i think he'd do it too! he'll be hugging you from behind and then suddenly chomp on your shoulder. AND THEY'RE NOT GENTLE EITHER he like fking sinks his teeth in real good 😕

more chars utc ＆

CHILDE

he licks you, like straight up swipes his tongue across your entire face and then has the audacity to laugh at you!! he sometimes does it because he wants to tease you, but most of the time he just can't hold back because you're so so irresistably adorable and lickable! hmph, not his fault! you should wear a bag over your head to not distract him!

KAVEH

he looks at your feet? like you could have fungus or practically be bigfoot but he doesn't care like he'll just be staring at them lmao when you ask he just blushes and chuckles but quickly changes the subject idk maybe it's a fetish or he just thinks they're handsome 🌝🌝

XIAO

he grabs you by the back of your neck… he doesn't mean any harm but when a hand suddenly wraps around your neck from behind it's obvious that you'll panic but he literally says he didn't know like ok (he loves you v v much)

ITTO

he jumps on you like he literally just jumps on top of you idk how else to explain it

[zarasu]

What I think about Bingge

So, funny story: I did not start out liking Bingge. I doubt most people do. The first thoughts I had about him were "Damn, boy's fucked up" and "Who starts ripping off limbs without even asking questions first?" He seemed more like the final boss of a horror game than a fleshed-out character.

Then I finished the book and went "Ehh do I wanna read the extras?" Tbh, I skimmed a lot of them but the Bingge vs Bingmei one was one of the few I fully read, just because the premise sounded interesting.

And it was interesting alright, to see Bingge do something else than torturing people and ripping off arms. But none of it really made my brain light up until that little scene where Bingge watches Shen Qingqiu fuss over Bingmei. Then he asks him to come with him, to choose him, and Shen Qingqiu says no. Bingge returns to his own world, sad and alone.

"Well, sucks to be you," I thought, and "lol, I sure hope that doesn't awaken anything in me."

...

Two weeks later, I found myself lying in bed, thinking about Bingge with a single tear rolling down my cheek.

I really shouldn't be sad for him, I told myself. He has a big harem full of hot women to tell him how great he is all day. If he's not happy, then it's really his own fault.

But what if he's more the monogamous type, my heart wailed back. Or what if he's too fucked up to let anyone love him??

Ugh, alright, I gave in. Let's think about him then.

So, Bingge is a power fantasy made for incels. But even Bingge was Bunhe once. He shares a past with Bingmei and they are, at their core, the same person. And if you can say one thing about Bunhe, it's that he really has an undying hopeful streak. Sure, when Shen Yuan transmigrated, it took him a while to gain Bunhe's trust. But even after all the beatings and insults and humiliation, he did gain it.

Bunhe gave him his trust because he desperately wants Shen Qingqiu to love him. And, if not love him, at least like him. And if not that, then at least not hate him. When Shen Qingqiu actually showed notions of doing just that, loving him, he was all over that like a dog getting a treat and a head pat for the first time in his life.

But Bingge never got that. He hoped and hoped and kept hoping for Shen Qingqiu to show even a hint of affection and all he got in return was the firm assurance that, no, Shen Qingqiu would never feel anything but hate for him.

That has to give a guy issues. Probably makes him feel deeply unlovable. Hate himself, even. Binghe is a little dumb about things like these, he likely didn't give up hope until Shen Qingqiu physically pushed him into the abyss. He probably spent a lot of nights in the abyss crying into his dirty little sleeves.

But you gotta find ways to cope with heartbreak, right? So, eventually, lightly charred Bunhe stood up straight, turned his little determined protagonist eyes up to the sky and said: "I'm going to make him regret it! He will rue the day he cast me away!" And he went on to become stallion protagonist #1, demon emperor, conqueror, etc etc.

The thing is this: if you build your whole identity on the idea of making the guy who hates you regret his feelings, you're not really over him, you get what I'm saying? You're like, the opposite of over him. Not a good emotional state to connect to the hot women throwing themselves at you either.

So yeah, after that, Bingge did all kinds of things that aren't really that important, but eventually, he got Shen Qingqiu where he wanted him: in the water prison (also kneeling at his feet). And I'm sure I have an inkling of what went on in his dumb little head. It may have been something like:

"Aha!! Now I have the evil Shizun in prison, where evil men like him belong! Finally, people have told him how evil he is! I'm going to go and talk to him and make him see the error of his ways. And when the horror of what he did finally dawns on him, and he apologises, I might forgive him and give him another chance."

Shen Jiu being Shen Jiu, he probably laughed right in Binghe's face and also spit at him too, for good measure (as is, in this case, kinda relatable). So Binghe's righteous little plan didn't quite work out as he wanted it to. This procedure might have been repeated a few times but, well.

Binghe's emotions are already volatile on a good day. Add Xin Mo to that. Add childhood trauma and Shen Jiu to that. One time, he snaps and reaches out to rough Sqq up a little, just to make him regret his own behaviour. Underestimating his own strength, he rips off his arm instead.

Awkward situation, that.

What are you supposed to do after ripping off someone's arm? Maybe Binghe just went to bed and stared at the ceiling for a while, thinking about his life choices.

See, at this point, another person might have thought: "My life is going in the wrong direction. I need to change something, maybe go on a journey of self-discovery or something."

But Binghe has never been the best at things like morals and ethics, no matter what version of him we're talking about. Even Bingmei, who had a comparatively more stable home life, never really got the hang of that stuff (Turning some people into lifeless husks? Well, better than fucking someone, right? The man you love apparently just isn't as insane about you as you are about him? Time to destroy the world^^)

Anyway, you gotta go on, and I'm sure Binghe found some convincing enough arguments for why ripping arms off was an acceptable thing to do.

"But Zar," you may interrupt me. "How can anyone think that's an acceptable thing to do?"

See, in all honesty? I think, deep inside, Binghe knows it's not. But right next to that knowledge lies another knowledge: it's that he's unlovable. And if he's unlovable, it can only be because, at his core, he's already rotten. And if you're already evil? You might as well do evil things, doesn't make much of a difference anymore.

So things escalate, surely not helped by Xin Mo. Shen Qingqiu loses limbs with the same speed other people lose socks, and when even that doesn't heal him of his evil ways, Binghe comes up with the whole Yue Qingyuan plot. And when even that doesn't help, he loses his patience and kills everyone.

Then he sits there, on his throne, surrounded by hot women, fully charred, not so little anymore, and without a Shizun he can hope to one day convince of his worth.

There sits Shen Yuan, a world away, growing increasingly frustrated at how purposeless Bingge's life has become.

Then the extra happens, and Bingge gets transported to a world where another Binghe got everything he ever wanted: the love of his Shizun. And, all at once, the hope he thought he had killed and buried flares back to life, never having been dead after all, and burns Binghe up until he's nothing more than the bare bones of his desperation.

But the other Shizun doesn't love him. He only loves the other, inferior Binghe. He looks upon Bingge coldly before he sees his husband and his eyes turn warm. And it's like Bingge is looking at a funhouse mirror, at a world of dreams and wishes that never came true.

In the end, he's still as unlovable as he has ever been. And he goes back to his own world, and he feels flayed with the knowledge of everything he will never have.

And I just think it's impressive how Shen Qingqiu manages to break every version of Binghe without even trying.

[ronearoundblindly]

You really got to start limiting my asks lol

V or Z for Johnny or Lloyd

-👜

WHAT?! I have to CHOOSE?? How unfair...

FINE.

I will choose one of each because that's totally how that was supposed to go.

From this dirty ask game and not for all ages, folks. MINORS DNI.

V - Voyeurism

If you're shocked this man likes an audience, then I can't help you.

YA BLIND, GURL. YA NOT LISTENING.

Johnny lives for the showmanship. In fact, I think it's a big part of the experience of sex with him overall. That's his way of awakening the senses, basically. He points out how hard you make him. He makes a little extra noise in your ear. He kinda narrates what you doing something does to him: touching yourself, looking at him, your scent, what you sound like, etc.

Man loves to hear himself talk, yes, but it's mighty delightful--and actually lightens the mood when/if you're feeling self-conscious.

Johnny enjoys all forms of voyeurism, too. He wants the sneaky nudes and vids you send him. He hoards the ones he takes. There's been at least one time where he faked being asleep when you were clearly needy beside him and listened intently to you using a toy on yourself. Mostly, he's proud of himself for not breaking the act, turning over, and fucking you into the mattress. He couldn't figure out a way to reach his phone and record the audio though. Shame.

I'd go so far as to say watching is a big part of foreplay to Mr. Storm because when he gets his hands on you, it's more wild and rushed than you might imagine...

Z - Zones

Lloyd Motherfuckin Hansen, you totally gorgeous asshole. We know you play constant games. We know you like to trick people.

I don't know that Lloyd gets enjoyment from the physical sensation of any part of his body... This man enjoys the symbolism of where you kiss more than anything else.

Treat him like a king. Kiss his feet or the ring on his finger. Drop to your knees and take his cock deep in your throat. Show him he owns you. Show him you're his slave. That's the way to this guy's black, charred, and pissed-on heart.

You'd be surprised at how many typical-affections turn him off or make him angry, actually, so he'll let you grope at him and dig your nails into his back but kissing along his body in the heat of the moment--i.e. if he has not ordered you to do so--will get you shoved away or smacked across the face.

I don't make them rules. That's Lloyd. That's just straight up Lloyd. He bites you. You do not bite him.

Thank you for asking!

[Main Masterlist; Ko-Fi]

[blkkizzat]

would you ever consider writing soft Toji? like Toji who did a complete 180 when he met you?

Short Answer: Hmm...I think it would depend on how 180 tbh. I feel like any softness Toji would show would be more subtle then the overt displays of affection or affirmation you'd get with Nanami or Choso. In that sense, I have shown glimpses of affection for reader with a softer Toji in a few fics of mine. ex. Toji's acceptance of reader and her hobbies/kinks in toji x smutwriter!reader. Or in werewolf toji even though he's not being completely honest with you, the plans hes been laying shows his commitment to you. Or in my multi-char fluff halloween fic, Toji harbors jealousy and feelings of not being good enough knowing you used to date gojo. Long Answer:

But I'm a firm believer in meeting people where they are at. I don't think it's very realistic to start dating someone and have them completely change for you, but you can inspire people to be better versions of themselves—however the decision is still more on them.

That isn't to say I think Toji is a one-dimensional asshole and can't be soft—on the contrary I think he is very complex. But I think a 180 right when he meets you isn't something I could really get into. So much of his character is based on the fact he is in constant survival mode.

Although there are plenty of amazing toji x reader stories that are based on more passionate meets like enemies/bully to lovers, etc. On a more practical and ordinary note, it would be a slower burn.

I just think with Toji, that would take time and be kind of rocky to start, but you'd have to slowly but surely domesticate him. He's like the booty call guy who fucks you so good he starts coming over more and more. Ending up staying longer and longer each time. Then he starts helping you out: to fix your sink, take you to get a quote on a new car so they don't rip you off and then grabbing a bite/beer with you after. Before you even realize it, he's stayed over a week and you just watched a whole 6 hour Netflix series on the couch together all night while Megumi is asleep in the other room.

All that said, because he is the way he is with his baggage and trauma, I think it makes for a more engaging dynamic with reader. This way the bonds you build are stronger as you know when he whispers, I love you into your hair once he thinks you've fallen asleep and can't hear you—he really fucking means it.

I do have a virgin!toji x reader fic coming up thats more angsty and although he still damaged by his family, hes not completely closed off by any means. Him and the reader serve as a comfort to each other before they fall for each other.

Also my yakuza!Toji fic coming up yeah he's stalking you and yandere as hell but he's still soft in the way his main motivations are wanting to take care of you and for you to be his wife.

Writing Toji this way is much more interesting to me. No offense, to anyone who writes/prefers him different.

Hopefully you see where I am coming from a bit more nonny! Ty for asking. I love talking about characterizations literally could have went on for hours LOL

[strawberryseeded]

i wish we had gotten more of kugisaki nobara. i just watched dis vid and all my contained RAGE abt dis topic suddenly HIT ME LIKE A TRAIN GOD IM UPSET

ive talked like 32893882 times already (and its still NOT ENOUGH) abt how upset i was abt nobara's death cos she was such a good character, with so much potential!! i really REALLY liked her. she was funny, strong, confident and kind!!!! i loved her char design!! her cursed technique and weapon were cool as hell!!!!!!

and her (recently SOMEWHAT(?) confirmed(?)) death sucked so fucking much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

she was just. fucking fridged. as much as it pains me to admit it. from a narrative standpoint, she died so yuuji would get upset and further develop his character & then move the plot along. even mahito admits that he wants her to die to make yuuji suffer. like yeah he also recognizes her a strong opponent (ofc. cos she is) but at the end of the day he wanted to kill her just to wreck yuuji. and he succeded.

nobara has no say on the way she dies. she's just.. slapped, kinda. its so sudden. its so... weird. not that she's accepting of it (we already know that she knows she can die at any moment and she's ready for it (cos she's a freak like the rest of the sorcerers lol)), but its weird bc its like its not a personal moment for her. yeah we get a flashback & her speech about how, even tho she always was a person who refused to let other people affect the way she is and decides to live, there still are people who, by being accepting of her, managed to gain a place in her heart... and she's happy for that. its rly beautiful.

but its the impact her death has on yuuji what the story really cares about here.

and like. thats fine! im not even saying killing nobara is a bad choice or that its bad if her death also developed yuuji's character. but the way it was done, its like her death only had that purpose. its a way too transparent device, that's what i dislike abt it. i dont mind being upset bc a character i love dies? i like feeling strong emotions when i engage emotionally with art/stories.

but i think she was killed off too soon. we didn't get to properly say goodbye to her. both her character arc and her death were rushed.

she could have been developed so much more! it feels like she was taken away way too soon in the story. i wanted her to fight sukuna along the others. i wanted her to use her cool technique to help yuuji nail sukuna's soul. i wanted to see just how much stronger she could get. i wanted her to finally meet saori. I WANTED HER TO HAVE A COOL EYE PATCH!!!!!!!!!!!

why is she barely mentioned after she dies??? she was one of the 3 main, dude, are u kidding me? yuuji's the only one who mentions her but he's almost afraid of talking about her. its like the whole world forgot about her!!!!! and what about maki?????? werent they girlfriends?

what is nobara's LEGACY? why did gege not make her death matter in the narrative? even if she (for whatever reason) came back(??) at the end, id still be rly mad & sad abt it cos i wanted to see her DO STUFF!! i wanted to see her kick some ass!!!! i wanted to see her grow!!!!! to open up with others!!!!! I WANTED TO SEE MORE OF HER. IM SO UPSET I WANT OUT

[ashisgreedy]

Garreth Weasley x F!MC

“The Antidote”

Chars Included: Sebastian Sallow, Professor M. Weasley.

Tags: Fluff | Love Confessions | Gar Accused of Giving MC a Love Potion to Date Him | Jealous Seb | Aged up 18+

WC: 3200+

A|N: Sry, I made Seb a bit of a bad guy for the plot lol. Happy Weasley Wednesday!

Sebastian waited by the transfiguration classroom for Professor Weasley’s last class to let out. He sat on the steps, bouncing his foot, with one thing on his mind. Bile rose in his throat as he practiced what he’d say to the professor once he saw her. 

The doors swung open and he stood quickly, moving to the side to let the students pass. Once the last of them had left the room, he bit his lip and took one last breath before slipping inside.

“Mr. Sallow? Is there something I can help you with?” Professor Weasley looked down her glasses at him. 

MC's closest friend, Sebastian, fueled by a mix of concern and jealousy, approached Professor Weasley with his suspicions. His hands balled into fists at his sides as he spoke. “Yes, Professor, I need to talk to you about something important."

Professor Weasley stood from her desk and approached him curiously. “Of course, Sebastian. What's on your mind?"

Sebastian looked back at the doors from where he’d just come. The weight of this decision to bring it up to someone of authority, let alone Garreth’s own family member, weighed heavily on him knowing MC would be directly affected. He wasn’t normally one to snitch, but MC was his best friend, they’d grown so close over the past year. And yet, here she was, day in and day out, with Garreth Weasley.

Where she used to spend all her free time in the undercroft with him and Ominis, she was now spending it in the Room of Requirement with Garreth. Sebastian knew the romance was too fast, too quick. Where he’d taken months to realize his feelings for MC, Garreth had known after just one measly date with her. And MC, well… She confessed to having fallen hard for the redhead suddenly.

Sebastian couldn’t believe it. It was too fast, too intense for any two people to experience naturally. From things whispered in the boy's dorm and rumors floating about that Garreth knew how to make certain potions more potent, it became obvious to him that there may be something sinister going on with his best friend and her new boyfriend.

Sebastian took a deep breath before speaking. "It's about Garreth and MC. I've been noticing some things that... well, they just don't sit right with me."

The professor leaned forward, her interest piqued. "Go on, Sebastian. I'm here to listen."

Sebastian's voice trembled slightly as he continued. "I think Garreth might have given MC a love potion..." He shifted his feet "It's just that their relationship has been so intense, almost like she's not herself anymore." Definitely not herself and notably absent from his life.

Professor Weasley's brow furrowed, her concern deepening. "Sebastian, accusing someone of using a love potion is a serious matter. Have you seen any concrete evidence or witnessed anything specific?"

Sebastian hesitated, his gaze shifting. "I don't have solid proof, but I've noticed how MC behaves around Garreth. It's like she's under a spell, and it's affecting our friendship."

The professor's expression remained composed as she considered Sebastian's words. "Sebastian, emotions can be complex, especially in matters of the heart. While your concern is valid, we must approach this with caution and fairness."

Sebastian nodded, his worry still evident. "I understand, Professor. I just thought you should know what I've been observing."

Professor Weasley offered a reassuring smile. "Thank you for coming to me, Sebastian. I'll look into this matter and ensure that we gather all the facts before drawing any conclusions."

As Sebastian left the room in a rush, a sense of unease lingered in the air. His eyes darted back and forth, stomping away just a bit louder than what was polite.

Professor Weasley's mind churned with what he'd just implied, determined to uncover the truth behind the accusations and to safeguard the well-being of those involved.

She made her way to Professor Sharps's class, catching him just before he locked his classroom doors for the day. 

Hours later, as Garreth and MC made their way through the courtyard, chatting and laughing amungst themselves, Professor Weasely interrupted them. Their hand swinging came to a sudden halt as they both eyed the Professor now blocking their path. 

“Hello, Aunt Matilda.” Garreth said with a flourish of his hand. “We were just making our way to Hogsmeade.” He greeted her with familiarity but Professor Weasley kept a stern look on her face. 

“I’m afraid your plans will need to be postponed. I need you two to join me in my classroom immediately.” She looked between them and gestured to her classroom at the far end of the courtyard. 

Garreth’s face drops. “Can’t this wait? We’re meeting up with Leander and Natty.” He grumbles. 

“It cannot, Garreth. Now, please proceed to my classroom this very moment. You as well, MC.” 

As the three of them made their way to the classroom, Professor Sharp passed by, walking away from Professor Weasley’s room. He eyed Garreth and MC carefully and then looked to Professor Weasely. “Thank you, Aesop.” She spoke. Professor Sharp nodded once and made his way down the hall, not stopping to chat. 

They enter her classroom and Professor Weasley charm-locks the door. The couple exchanged a worried glance before her wand is pointed at them. She separated them with a nonverbal spell and the two are slid to opposite ends of the room. 

“Garreth, If I may speak with you first. Then, MC, I will pull you aside as well. Please have a seat while I chat with Garreth.” 

MC nods “Yes, Of course.” She takes a seat in one of the nearby chairs and watches as Garreth follows his aunt to her desk at the front of the classroom. He takes a glance back and her, worried brows softening as he waves, a reassuring smile on his lips. She gives him a small wave back before he turns to Professor Weasley for questioning.

Garreth speaks first. “Aunt Matilda, what is going on?” 

The air in the room is heavy as Professor Weasley eyes the two vials on her desk left by Professor Sharp. 

She clasps her hands together and takes a deep breath. “Garreth, there have been some serious allegations that need to be addressed.” Her face wasn’t hinting at any emotion like the poised, seasoned professor she was. 

Garreth looked on with a bewildered expression. “Allegations? What are they?”

She cleared her throat. “‘I must inquire about these allegations. Were you aware of any love potions consumed by MC during your courtship?"

Garreth blinked several times. “What?! No, I… Wait. Are there allegations I gave my girlfriend a… a love potion?” His voice was almost a squeak. “I swear, Aunt Matilda, I never gave MC anything of the sort! My affections- our affections for one another are real!”  

MC, who had heard their exchange from the back of the room, began to tremble. She stared at the back of Garreth’s head, mind racing. ‘Could he be capable of such an act?…’ Her heart ached at the mere thought.

She touched her lips, remembering all the potions she’s had from him in all the time she’s known him. ‘No.’ She shook her head resolutely. ‘Absolutely not. He would never.’

MC made her way over to them, feeling compelled to stand by Garreth, her loyalty unwavering. "Professor, I understand the concern, but I assure you, our love is real. I've never had any potion from Garreth without knowing its contents or effects.” She glances over and the look on Garreth’s face shatters her heart. Who could have made such horrible allegations about something so pure and incredible between them?  

Professor Weasley leaned forward, her gaze locked on her nephew. "Garreth, you understand the gravity of these accusations. Tell me, have you ever brewed or possessed Amortentia potion?"

Garreth met her gaze with a mix of determination and sincerity. "Aunt Matilda, I've brewed it during classes, yes, but I've never used it outside of that. Love is meant to be something that naturally happens…"

Professor Weasley's voice softened slightly. "And MC, have you ever seen Garreth interact with love potions outside of a controlled classroom environment?"

MC's eyes flickered toward Garreth before she turned back to the professor. "No, Professor. I can attest that our relationship has been built on the time we've spent together and our feelings for one another.”

Professor Weasley's stern expression remained intact. "Garreth, you're aware of the moral and ethical implications of love potions. Can you provide a list of all the potions you've shared with MC since you started dating?"

Garrreth's brow furrowed as he pondered. "Gods… I mean, there’ve been some experimental ones but, those are written in my journal. Oh! We've shared Felix Felicis during the holiday and a calming draught after a stressful day. But, those were ordinary situations. Our feelings have always been real." His voice cracked.

Professor Weasley nodded, her gaze penetrating. "I appreciate your honesty, Garreth. Now, tell me, have you ever experienced unrequited love before MC entered your life?"

Garreth's eyes flickered with a hint of vulnerability. "No, Aunt Matilda, not love... I haven’t. But, I have been rejected by a crush…” He looked to MC and then down to his Aunt’s desk. “Years ago.” He added. “It's a painful experience I wouldn't wish upon anyone.”

Professor Weasley's tone softened as well. "I understand, Garreth. It's important for us to discern truth from suspicion. One last question. Have you ever studied the effects of love potions beyond what's taught in class?"

Garrreth's voice was resolute. "Yes, I have delved into the subject further out of curiosity, but I assure you, I've never attempted to manipulate another person's emotions."

Professor Weasley leaned back in her chair, her expression thoughtful. "Thank you for your candid responses.” She turned her attention to MC. “MC, I want to ensure that you are safe and well. Can you describe your feelings towards Garreth since you began your relationship?"

MC met the professor's gaze, her voice steady. "Professor, my feelings have been intense and real. Garreth and I have shared adventures, laughter, our dreams... and hopes for the future. I've never felt coerced or manipulated."

The professor nodded, looking thoughtful. "Have you ever sensed anything unusual or experienced any lapses in memory during your time with Garreth?"

MC furrowed her brow, contemplating the question. "No, Professor. Our moments together have been vivid and unforgettable."

Professor Weasley leaned forward, her concern evident. "MC, love potions can be insidious, clouding one's judgment and obscuring reality. Have you noticed any drastic changes in your behavior or thoughts since you began your relationship with Garreth?"

MC's gaze remained locked with her. "Professor, I've grown and changed as any relationship would make one do, but I haven't experienced any abrupt or unnatural shifts in my feelings."

The professor nodded. "I understand your loyalty to Garreth, but I must ensure that you're not being inadvertently manipulated. Have you ever discussed the effects of love potions or their ethical implications with Garreth?"

MC's took a deep breath, ready for this nightmare to be over. "We've talked about them in class, but we've also had conversations outside of the classroom. Garreth has been open about his feelings that… he loves me." She squeezed her eyes shut "And I feel the same, without any potions or magic needed."

Professor Weasley's gaze held a mixture of concern and reassurance. "Thank you for your honesty, MC. I am here for you through all of this."

She pushed one via full of clear liquid toward MC and one toward a very quiet Garreth.

“These are special brews that contain the antidote to all known love potions. You two are to drink them now and wait about ten minutes for the antidote to take full effect. I will then check in with you both to see where we stand. Neither of you is to leave this room during that time. Is that understood?” 

MC nodded “Yes, Professor.” She grabbed the vile and Garreth grabbed his, his freckled skin looking paler than ever. They both uncorked the viles and eyed the contents. If this were any other situation, they might have said ‘Cheers!’

The both knock back the liquid at the same time. She swallows, tasting vanilla and marshmallow root on her tongue.

Professor looks at their empty vials as they set them back on the desk. She sighs and gestures to the desks in the room. “Feel free to take a seat anywhere you like. The effects of the antidote are gradual, starting in the mind and then untangling the heart. We must give it ample time to disperse any love potion effects.” 

Garreth drags his feet to a nearby desk and plops into a seat. He goes to put his head on the desk but perks up when MC takes a seat beside him. 

“MC…” He whispers between them. Their knees touch as he turns to her. “You don’t have to sit with me… if you don’t want to. I’ll understand.” He slumps in the chair.

“No, Garreth. I believe you, I trust you. I don’t think you gave me a love potion.” She assures him taking his hand into hers. 

Garreth cracks a smile and laces their fingers together. “Thank you.” He says quietly. “Not just for standing by me and believing me but… for loving me and trusting me.” He sighed.

MC gives him a warm smile. “Of course! We’re a team, me and you. If our relationship can survive this, we can survive anything.” She leans closer to him. 

Garreth chews on his lip, eyes darting between the clock on the wall and his Aunt sitting at her desk. He places his other hand over their clasped ones. 

“Are you going to ask me if it's true or not, though?” Garreth says, staring into her eyes.

She shakes her head. “No. Because I know it's not true.” 

Garreth squeezes his eyes shut “How do you know?” 

“I.. I liked you for a long time before you ever asked me out on that date…” She says, pushing a piece of his hair out of his face. 

“What?” Garreth’s eyes widen. “You did!? Why didn’t you say anything?” 

She gives him a light laugh. “What was I supposed to say?"

Garreth pulls her hands into his lap. “I don’t know, compliment my hair, my eyes, something!” He smiled wide showing his teeth. “You really liked me before I asked you out?” 

MC nods, leaning in to press her forehead into his “Yes… a while before.” 

Garreth grins from ear to ear. “Wow, I am surprised to hear that, but I’m also glad. I had a crush on you since that first day in Potions class. It was bad. Ask Leander.” He chuckles lightheartedly. 

“Oh, I will most definitely ask Leander.” She laughs with him. “By the way, have I told you how pretty your eyes are? The green of your eyes is my favorite color, you know.” She sent him a playful wink. 

Garreth’s cheeks tinged pink. “See,” He rubbed the back of his head with his hand. “Like that, I would have gotten the hint.” 

“Would you though?” She asked, giving him a side glance and a teasing smirk. 

“Okay, maybe not. I would have overthought it way too much.” He adds, smiling and scooting his chair closer to her. 

As the minutes ticked by, MC’s heart remained the same. Her connection with Garreth was just as strong as it was the previous day. She was more than ready to emerge from this classroom with their bond stronger than before.

The effects of the antidote became increasingly evident that neither MC nor Garreth were under any sort of love potion influence.

The ten minutes was up and Professor Weasley stood from her chair. Garreth and MC exchanged a glance, their eyes meeting with a mixture of relief and newfound clarity.

"MC," Garreth began, his voice tender, "This experience has really shown me what I already known deep within my heart. I am in love with you. And, the love I feel is so strong compared to anything I’ve ever felt before."

Her eyes glittered at his confession, the second one of their relationship. “Garreth, I feel the same way. I am deeply in love with you and it was all my own doing. I’ve been in love with you for quite some time." She squeezed his shoulder reassuringly. "I am glad I can share my feelings openly with you now.”

Professor Weasley watched the exchange, her heart warmed by the depth of their connection. She nodded approvingly, her voice carrying a note of wisdom. "Love is a force that transcends even the most potent of spells. It is built on shared experiences, genuine emotions, and the willingness to weather any storm." She looked down her glasses as Garreth with a soft smile. "I think you two will do just fine."

Garreth and MC shared a smile, their hands tightly interlocked. "This can be a new beginning for us!"

MC's lips curved into a radiant smile, her eyes locked on his. "I’d like that very much.” 

Professor Weasley releases the spell trapping the couple in her classroom and dismisses them with a sweet smile. In her heart, she was truly proud of how Garreth handled the stressful situation and accusations. She knew he could be a bit of a troublemaker, but he wasn’t the kind of person to force another into a relationship with him. She noted, in her mind, to go easier on him when the next incident occurres.

Smiling, the couple leaves the Transfiguration classroom hand in hand.

“Should we still try to meet up with Leander and Natty?” MC asks. 

Garreth takes a breath. “We can if you want. Or, we can go do our own thing. I really feel like spending time with just you tonight.” He wraps his arm around her waist and pulls her close.

As they walk through the courtyard, Sebastian looks up from his book. His eyes narrow, watching the couple walk past, annoyed by the cheery air about them. He gazes back at the classroom, watching Professor Weasley lock up her door for the night. She gives Sebastian a small bow of her head and continues her stroll into the castle. Sebastian rolls his eyes and slams his book closed.

Garreth leads her toward the Gryffindor common room. “Well, this is going to make Christmas time with the family awkward this year since you and Aunt Matilda will be there. She will surely tell my mother, who will tell all my aunts and they will tell their husbands and-”

“Gar! It’s alright. It may be awkward at first, but we proved them wrong in the end.” MC reassures, placing her head on his shoulder.

“That we did.” He smiles wide. “I wonder who accused me of something so… vile?” Garreth’s brows knitted.

MC shrugs. "I have no idea."

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I REALLY tried to make this smut. But fluff kept happening and well… bone apple teeth. 

[vivihar]

okay actually screw anon, it's very funny bcs i was in a quiet "what if merope survived and raised tom and he wasn't all that crazy (but still crazy though) and man wHAT IF HIM AND SEVERUS WERE THE SAME AGE" era and nobody talks about that, it's t!marry all around with the same age aus and i personally never felt drawn to t!marry for many reasons, but mostly bcs harry's entire bond to voldy was imposed on him. he didn't want that shit. meanwhile, severus actively sought voldemort out. he was seduced by the concept of voldemort, by his power, his intelligence, his promise of greatness. severus chose voldemort, surely admired him and surely his loyalty was sincere before lily was endangered. and voldemort had a soft spot for him!! he must've seen so much of himself in severus i can only imagine what he must've said to lure severus in. tomerus is so interesting to me bcs both elements were clearly well aligned with each other, even with the HUGE age gap...... how much more they would've clicked if they were the same age and realized they have so much in common in background and interests???? i'm convinced tom would've had the same soft spot for sev. and sev would've gotten himself a very devoted and obsessive psychopath boyfriend 💞 anyways i have a lot of feelings for tomerus and your posts have sustained my obsession this last month thank you so much for your service 🙏

AAAAAHHHH I'm screaming happy over here, my first question and it's amazing. I'm glad you liked my Tomerus posts I feel so happy when someone likes them 😭.

And Merope surviving, same age au Tomerus has been in my brain too I just needed to organize it before posting anything about it because Tom's entire character would change. I think if Merope lived he wouldn't have made horcrux because I think his fear of death comes from living in a defenseless orphanage at war. Merope would be at his side at those moments and he would feel more protected. The whole fear of death, horcrux thing would be prevented this way. I also think (as j*r confirmed) Tom would feel love and that alone is the biggest change of his char. Another thing is Tom probably would still have a psychopath tendency (if he didn't then who would he be lol). So with this au I could see them being childhood friends. Eileen with Tobias in the muggle world and Merope wouldn't return home with Tom because Gaunts was like Blacks with blood purity thing. So Merope would find a cheap place to live and a few years later after Tobias lost his job and became an alcoholic, Snape family would end up there too. Merope and Eileen would end up as friends, Pureblood running from home, halfblood son etc. With that Tom and Sev would grow together. Tom would be protective of his small family, and the only reason he wouldn't be protective of Eileen is because he would hate how she doesn't leave Tobias and let Severus get hurt (not that how I see Sev and Eileen's relationship but that's for another time). So Merope and Severus would be the most dear person to Tom. And Severus, well Severus would thrive at affection Tom and Merope have for him. When they go to Hogwarts Tom and Severus would always be together, every time they learn something new they would tell each other and teach each other, two halfbloods in Slytherin so they would try their best (and Tom would scare anyone who tries to hurt Severus.) Severus will probably be the first one to realize his feelings and keep it secret and Tom would think of Severus as just his brother (lol sure boy). Life would keep going when Tom opens the chamber he would tell it Severus and his mother, he wouldn't keep any secrets from Severus and the person he would trust most would become him. He also would feel so proud of how smart Severus is and spend most of his time speaking with him. As they grew he would start to become so possessive of Severus, he would glare at people who look at Severus and whisper about him (I think Merope would look after Severus so people in school would find him attractive as he grows up unlike canon). He would get jealous and when he sees Severus kiss someone he probably would lose it. And make it all bad it would be a boy because Severus wants to figure out his sexuality. Tom would all act sad manipulative how could you not tell me bla bla and say I could be better than them why not kiss me and Severus would go "???" Then he would get kissed by him. (Damn this is long sorry) Anyway Tom would find other ways to grow in power he may have cult again but won't obsess about killing muggles, he could become minister of magic and he would make everyone to give Severus the same respect in ministry and his little cult. He also would be the one to gain money for the family and Severus would just enjoy making his potions create spells and do experiments. He could have a job just to spend time. And the best thing is Nagini and Severus would be bestie and make fun of Tom as much as they can (Tom: I still don't understand how you guys do that without understanding each other) anyway I love this au and I hope someone write a fic about because I really sucks at writing or I would do million of Tomerus already 😭😭.

I also want to talk about V and Severus's relationship. Just like you said, I don't think Severus was a fanboy like regulus but he certainly was impressed and respected Voldemort because Severus is someone who admires intelligence and knowledge. There's this fact the only people who could fly without broom are Severus and Voldemort. Severus might have learned by himself after seeing it (he's a smart boy) but I chose to believe Voldemort personally taught him because he liked smart people and Severus was one. And I think they had conversations, they talked about all the dark arts and inventions Severus made. They spend time together. Also V treating him a little more special than others made Severus not afraid of asking for spare Lily's life and that makes me crazy. I don't think Voldemort would do it for any other person maybe Bellatrix but she wouldn't ever ask that. He was going to kill Lily's son and even if she's just one person he wouldn't let someone like that exist, someone who could become a danger. Overall their relationship is so good and I'm glad you like it too. Thank you for the question love🧡

(sorry if there are confusing parts English isn't my first language so I might mix some words.)

[merge-conflict]

wip wednesday uhhhhhh

tagged by @streetkid-named-desire 🙏

workin' on:

adjusting to new work schedule without going insane

listening to schism on repeat until it stops making me feel things

finishing phantom liberty (things are going to go so bad I can feel it. reed and valentine are two birds of a feather. a songbird in hand is worth more than bush– ok idk where I was going with this. why is everyone in this dlc so hot. the edible hit just as lizzy wizzy was doing her thing I was absolutely 👁️👁️ zonked)

[outline] ffor - kerry vs manager death match meeting ft. valentine being the kind of incorrigible and professionally unpleasant asshole you want on your side in an argument –> well-crafted excuse to have johnny watch kerry and go through the confusing mess of jealousy, lust, possessiveness, smug superiority and affection from behind a screen where he can't pitch a fit or ruin everyone's day by being snide or making himself the new center of attention. lol

[draft] ch. 12 of the damn things overlap – putting johnny failover thru some horrors because it's fun ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Featuring my notes from PL on characters (going thru one of my adhd note-taking phases), not intentionally incomprehensible but uhhh gotta write fast while they're still talking:

And a snippet of Johnny definitely not Going Thru It (it's his body unless it's a fear response, then it's V's weird hormones or something idk):

The answering burst of distorted laughter sent adrenaline screaming up the inside of Johnny’s lungs. Half a century later and Smasher was less human than ever: a ghoulish half-skinned skull bolted onto a brutal metal frame and armored with enough heavy plating enough to make the float shift when he did. He towered over Oda, shoulders hunched so the launcher perched on his shoulder didn’t scrape the ceiling. Behind him was the smoking ruin of the hole he’d blown open, the unsettled dust and debris making his red eyes glow like hellfire. Arasaka’s oldest rabid dog. Something about the angle he was leering down at him made Johnny feel like he was standing in and out of a dream, unarmed and paralyzed while his mind tried to catch up with V’s hammering heart. His tongue was stuck to the roof of his mouth, and his arm ached bone-deep, numbness flickering up and down from his elbow to his fingertips. The air stank of charred flesh and scorched metal, like saltwater and bloated decay. He reached again for V, but she was gone and he was alone. No V, no Hand, just him. “Too stupid to stay dead,” Smasher spat, leaning over Oda in a way that made the man instinctively tense, grip tightening painfully. “That really you, Johnny-boy?” Time finally snapped back into focus, adrenaline reaching his smoldering gray matter, and Johnny felt his mouth twisting into a grin– V still haunting her own nervous system, dark laughter bubbling up out of terror like tar. “In the flesh, so to speak. More than I can say for you, you ugly bastard.”

it's missing something, but I won't know what until I take Johnny for more of a spin for the rest of the chapter...however it doesn't stop me from wanting to pick at it.

tagging @wanderingaldecaldo, @fly-amanitaa, @corpocyborg, @vox-monstera (no pressure!!! :3)

[hwnglx]

hey

can you, please, do a yoongi fs reading?

thank you 🫶🏻

yoongi's future spouse based on tarot, take it with a grain of salt

what kind of a person is his future spouse?

queofp, 6ofc - dev&queofw, knofsw, just, towrx, char&aceofp

black or dark brown hair. dark and deep eyes. pale skin. probably prefer a more casual and laidback way of dressing. youthful facial features.

god, does this person have some energy. they definitely are intense. perhaps an aries with a scorpio moon. someone who knows exactly what they want and how to get it. very attractive and alluring. can get manipulative and controlling, or become harsh with words and have some anger issues when they're messed with. however, they always make sure to keep things fair. so they probably won't be this scary if you don't provoke them, or don't get in their way, since they're very determined to go through with their plans. incredibly hardworking. put in a lot of effort into whatever they set their mind to. they're also surprisingly generous and grounded with their wealth, not greedy in a materialistic manner. extremely loyal, devoted and caring when it comes to their loved ones. definitely not the type to let you down when you need them.

what kind of a relationship will they have?

aceofc, 4ofsw, queofsw&7ofsw, 5ofw, pageofc, emper, temp

i think these two might experience some physical distance between them pretty early on in their relationship, likely because of yoongi's career. this could result in them becoming more distant emotionally as well. there'll be problems with trusting each other and they'll be prone to fight over that matter. though i truly don't see anything risqué happening in terms of cheating, i think they'll just be a little childish, jealous and petty lol. i also don't think this will be a problem that affects their dynamic much, since it seems like they'll still enjoy a beautiful harmony throughout. although there will be arguments here and there, i'm getting a very natural understanding between the two, so they'll be able to sort their problems out pretty well. yoongi will probably be more shy and reserved, and his fs will enjoy taking charge. they will make him come out of his shell more, while yoongi's soft nature will nurture their more emotional side. it seems they will balance each others flaws or bad habits out very nicely.

what is his fs' current energy like?

star&hangm, 8ofc&10ofsw, dev&queofw+7ofw+wheel&hier

this person definitely has some control issues. they seem to be living a phase in their life in which they're learning not to get so obsessive over being in control over every situation and trust in divine's timing. there might've been an instance in which they had to let go of something because it hit rock bottom, it could be a relationship or friendship. and now they're trying to heal and look at things from a different perspective. but having difficulties for sure. they seem to be a more private person who isn't overly social, so they probably cherish every connection very deeply. there's a desperate need for them to let go of their obsessive and controlling behaviors and let more lose. since they give me huge scorpio moon vibes, they probably are more sensitive than they let on and struggle showcasing it out of fear of seeming "weak". but the universe does seem to have their back, so they'll most likely be able to heal and mature into their better self after going through this period.

[indigoraysoflight]

7. “Seeing you like this and not being able to help – it breaks my heart.” for caryl

This was supposed to be not so angsty but I have failed that I think. lol Thanks for your patience. Hope you like it <3

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If Only for One Evening

Carol chewed her lip and watched as Daryl struggled to make the pasta sauce obey him. She brought the kids back to their home from school and found him cooking. Judith grimaced and told him to let Aunt Carol help. He grunted Don't need help, I got it as she took RJ to their room, his eyes never leaving the sauce.

Now Carol lingered near the front door, her eyes on the gruff man concentrating in the kitchen. They only shared distant conversations when they met in passing, and yet she felt a surge of affection for Daryl at this moment. His hair was stuck to the sides of his face as he furrowed his brow at the boiling pots before him. Aromas of acidic tomatoes mingled with spices filled the space. The counter was a graveyard of vegetable scrapes and scattered seasonings.

His sleeves were pulled back to his elbow, and his sweater was covered in red splatters. His eyes darted back and forth from the sauce to the wilted paper with a scrawled recipe in his hand which she only assumed he had acquired from Nabila or Aaron. Or C0nn^e.

He poked at the pasta boiling in another pot and growled every time he dropped a noodle before catching it. His last attempt was valiant as he slowly pulled the noodle up with a fork before it slipped from his grasp. 

“Get out here, you little shit!” he growled in frustration, trying again.  

Carol couldn’t help but giggle at his look. “Seeing you like this and not being able to help – it breaks my heart." She failed to keep the laughter out of her words.  

“Stop,” his reply was quick – like a reflex.  

“Are you sure you don't need help?”

He hummed absentmindedly, zapping the humour out of the air, barely looking up from the sauce. 

She still stood by the door, her eyes on the pot as the scent of charred onions and tomatoes rose up. “I’ll–uh–leave you to it then,” she turned towards the door.

“Wait," he sighed, his shoulders slumping. “I dunno what I’m doing.” Daryl shook his head.

"I need you.” His voice was urgent, eyes had hints of desperation that she knew only had to do with the sauce before him. Yet, settled heavily in her chest. 

For a moment, their eyes locked, and she waited to see if he'd amend what he said, but he stared back silently. Words escaped her as she was transported back to a time before the Commonwealth – before she broke them. 

He blinked at her lack of response and looked down. “You don’t gotta–”

“ –Step away from the sauce,” Carol interrupted quickly. She hooked her canvas bag on the wooden coat rack behind her. He stepped back when she came to stand beside him and turned the knob on the stove to let the sauce simmer.

Carol added the pasta water and deglazed the bottom of the pot. He observed everything she was doing quietly. As she scraped at the charred remains of the onions and grape tomatoes, she felt his gaze shift from the sauce to her. His breath tangled through the loose curls around her face and found her skin. And she realized this was probably the closest she’d been to him for a while. Deftly, Carol picked up an Al Dente noodle and turned off the stove. 

“Pfft. Likes you better than it likes me.”

“Well, can you blame it?” Carol responded, chewing the noodle. Briefly forgetting the tension between them.  

Daryl’s eyes drifted down to her lips, “Nah.”

She noticed the faint redness on his lower lip where he often chewed it, and turned quickly to the sauce, covering the pot. “Drain the spaghetti, let the sauce simmer for a few more minutes, and it should be done."

“Thanks."

Carol managed a quick nod and a half smile as she stepped away from him. Nervously she pushed a ringlet of hair behind her ear. “That recipe looks delicious, by the way. Whose is it? Aaron’s? C0nn^e’s?” 

“Yours.”

Carol blinked at him. “What?”

“You made it for us a once back at Alexandria – before everything. I memorized it, but dunno if I got it right.”

Carol’s eyes burned. “I think you did,” she whispered and turned away quickly before the wayward tear betrayed her and rolled down her cheek. 

“Hey, you wanna stay for dinner?” he asked softly as she gripped her canvas bag tightly, her back turned to him. 

Ask C0nn^e, she wanted to say, take this opportunity to bond with her. Carol had seen them chat when he was patrolling near Union Station. He always looked so happy with her. This would be a great time for him to explore that bond. See where it took him. But the words refused to leave her lips.

“Aunt Carol! You’re staying for dinner?” Judith appeared in the living room. 

Carol’s hand loosened on the rugged canvas of her bag. Her eyes turned to Judith, then landed on Daryl. 

“Please.” His voice was soft yet heavy enough that it dragged her away from the front door. 

“Alright. Let's see what this pasta tastes like.” Carol and Judith beamed at each other. 

As Daryl carefully served them dinner, Judith and RJ showed her their school progress reports. Later tonight, Carol would return to her empty bachelor apartment where the walls would judge her silently in her loneliness. But watching the kids giggle as they told her of their school day, Dog's head resting on her lap, and Daryl’s soft gaze warming her from inside out – Carol let herself feel like she was home. If only for one evening.

[just-a-carrot]

Wonderland being able to affect the real world continues to be so interesting to me... this tree decided to sprout and become Everyone's* Problem. Also slowly becoming my dumb little theory that the tree got tired of waiting for them to return so it just trapped them in D&D world** 🤣 it has an AoE effect. It sounds 110% nonsensical on paper, but since Wonderland becomes more and more distorted as the loops progress... I feel like a significantly morphed version of it could exist and be 'Fantastic Wonderland' and that would explain a bit why the cast retains memories of OFW. Anyways, thank you Arc 1 ending*** for me being able to make the single most over-complicated OFW theory. And thank you tree for being the real MVP (Most Valuable Plant).

*A small handful of people **Well, not really that it got 'tired', but that the effects of Wonderland could continue to influence the characters' everyday lives... I think maybe at one point a character might have wished for themself to have been in an entirely different world/an entirely different person/something along those lines, and retroactively The Tree made it so that they'd go into Fantastic Wonderland during the D&D session. Which also explains why life eventually goes on for the main cast while there are still the Fantastic Wonderland counterparts living out their lives, since Iggy died in the loop HOWEVER so did Ignatius so Iggy restarted in his world and Ignatius restarted in Fantastic Wonderland... ***The one caveat is that maybe it only worked because Iggy was going to die anyways and reset the loop so it Didn't Really Matter if he was erased... and to that I say: maybe. (But also-- Iggy making a poorly worded wish to have never gone into Wonderland only to realize how dramatically that would impact their lives as he never specified within which time frame is SUCH GOOD ANGST if the tree can, and will, make any wishes a reality****. Since while all the worst stuff in their lives goes away, so does the secret that kind of kept the whole group together.) ****Caveat to this is that the tree probably really doesn't want to make a wish actively harmful to itself, but if I include any more caveats my footnotes are never going to end.

"continues to be so interesting to me" -> me, as well, to be honest, since i'll be real and admit that i have not thought through every possible possibility for things that could happen in this world or with these chars or with this tree, and i don't have all the answers (and never will) so i'm always really intrigued and curious when people have their own theories and ideas for How Things Work or what other types of scenarios and/or adventures that could happen as a result of the whole situation they've gotten themselves into

ofc OFW being The Most Out There one of all like what is even up with it and why does it exist. i could not tell you LOL but i actually quite like it that there aren't a lot of cut-and-dry answers because it leaves so much room open for theories and interpretations and people can come up with their own ideas, which opens up the world and possibilities even more

even with the finale though a number of Big Questions will finally be answered, there's still a lot that i've kept unanswered because i just prefer it that way. i'd rather people enjoy that realm of possibility than state everything matter-of-factly and limit everything that could possibly be

[des-no9]

4, 7, and/or 10 for the fic meme!

4. What detail in [insert fic] are you really proud of?

I think a recurring one in my Vanquish/Voss series of the little affections, touches, words, he used to share with Orpheus and his previous important lovers (and that I've mentioned in other fics) bleed through to how he treats Vanquish.

Like - the petnames he calls her in tir, the way he traces/draws runes on her skin in intimacy,

At first being conscious, to reel her in, secure that trust. But now he does it without realising. Vanquish doesn't really realise the significance, yet. But to Voss its starting to shape and help him realise what she's starting to - and will - mean to her. Small things that we don't think about giving away the words and truth we won't, or are too scared to confess.

7. Any worldbuilding you’re particularly proud of?

I really liked the detail of the relationship of gith to names in 'seven times, seven turns'. From them not having any, or any of significance, to them being so defining and culturally an imporant thing.

Also I really liked coming up with how they mark the passage of time and events in the Astral Plane in their cities etc with the Turning Bell.

Oh and their language drift! And how love, affection was a more established thing before Vlaakith I took power, and how since then their society has changed, with a lot of language lost, or meaning changed. But how Voss is like a relic of the before times and he and Orpheus are almost like records of that knowledge.

10. How do you decide what to write?

This is something I never struggle with. I think I'm really fortunate in that sense. I always have an endless list of ideas of things I want to write. Most of it just comes from obsessing over the chars, thinking constantly about them in downtime and during the day. Songs inspire me. Watching/reading other things inspires me. Art inspires me. Talking with my friends and mutuals about HCs, the chars. I find inspiration everywhere and it's endless LOL

To actually decide the specific fic to work on? That's heavily dependent on my mood. Although that can be changed after listening to a playlist, watching something, talking about something. And then I'm more focused/excited about a particular fic/idea.

Occasionally I will ask for prompts from other people. That helps me get out of my own head if I'm struggling with block or a hurdle in another fic, so I can write something fresh, short, or different.

And in the end, I always write what I specifically want to read. Unless it's specifically a fic for someone or they've requested.

[toonqueen]

Duckvember Day 11: Cowardly Duck

To get to Cowardly Duck I have to explain some backstory for a headcanon I had for Posiverse like 15+ years lulz. I had a story for different chars I was writing back then.  Back then it was an OC that was Launchpad’s son Ornithopter and OC that was Splatter’s son Author. Author was technically a villain but ultimately became goodish to work with Orn  to save the world and stuff. HERE IS ART OF THEM BY @fluxchix I always like to show off:

 My idea for their Posi-verse version was set in a posi-verse that was TOO perfect. Everything is super clean, no crime, and everyone seems cheery and happy. But some people also seem a little on edge. Things aren’t quite right. The vague idea for that Posi-verse being that any crime would get you locked away for life. Be it vandalism or murder just life for it all. Even having a temper or being sad would be reason for suspicion. EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT. IN this universe, Author is locked up but in a sleep stasis because of his powers being a threat. (Anything he writes becomes true kind of thing.) However, over time he is able to affect peoples dreams and gets in contact with Orn.

 Now, Posi-Author is much more evil than his prime counterpart. He deserves to be in jail even those this society is very unfair in other respects. Orn in this universe is a quiet nerdy librarian and not an adventurer/hero like his prime version. Posi-Orn is easily influenced by Author though to do some tiny tasks here and there that aren’t even bad or against the law. They are minor things that start a domino effect that would ultimately in the long run cause Author to be able to escape. (stuff like having Orn get his coffee at a different shop and it causes one of the prison guards that also gets coffee there to be 5 minutes late which causes a distraction so Author is mentally able to manipulate one of the jail cameras to be off by inches which sometime in the future will somehow help with his escape ect ect.)  But what he needs Orn to do starts to get increasingly more dangerous until he is finally free.

So while in Prime verse Orn make Author on the good side, in Posi-verse Author is making Orn lean a bit to the bad side. DUN dun dun. But what is the ‘bad’ side when SOCIETY IS SO EXTREME WANTING PEOPLE TO BE PERFECT. Anyways back when I had this was my main song I had for Orn and Author in Posi-verse haaa.

SO BACK TO COWARDLY DUCK. With this idea of this posi-verse from 15+ years ago I’ve had this idea rolling around for awhile for what Darkwing and Gos would be like there. THEN WE FINALLY GET TO COWARDLY DUCK. 

Drake Mallard wouldn’t have his superhero alter ego at all. He is a Care Officer. Pretty much a cop on this universe. I picture the uniform looking like a boy scout lol.  He’s a very nervous guy, who has a hard time saying no to being given extra work and extra shifts. So he kinda gets walked all over by coworkers. MIND YOU YOU CANNOT BULLY IN THIS SOCIETY SO THEY DON’T PICK ON HIM. Just give him their work because they know he won’t say no???!? I guess that's how it works?!?!

This version of Drake is very much following the rules and crossing his t’s and dotting his i’s. He worried about breaking some rule and getting in trouble for it. Though he had been  behaving perfect in work and public, he did have a secret. While at work if  someone was caught doing something minor and it was their last offense before being locked away for LIFE he would let it slide. Like littering or looking sad at the park he’d just let that person slide.  In some instances of other officers there he had to even take more a risk. He would then have to alter records in the database to show the suspect had maybe one less minor offense then they did so they wouldn’t be locked up forever right at that moment. 

Of course one day Officer Mallard gets a call to the Waddlemeyer residence. In this universe Gosalyn’s parents and grandpa are very much alive. My idea for this Posi-Gos I would say starting out wasn’t really any more wild than  prime Gos, but in a world with everything having to be perfect, being spirited stuck out a lot more. Her parents know she’s on her last strike but are the ones that actually called an officer on her. This puts Drake in a position that he can’t fake that she had one more pass. 

Drake does not report in the system. He pretends he’s arresting her since that is what her family was expecting. As they’re driving away he starts to tell Gos something like, “Hey kiddo I’m not really turning you in. We have to figure something out though-” but Gos has already somehow broken out of the back seat of the car and running, making Drake have to go after her. He explains he is not turning her in. He’ll hide her until he like finds some resistance contact and then they can take care of her or something. 

Anyways, long story short Drake really can’t find any resistance to talk to him because he’s a cop and it seems suspicious. So she ends up staying with Drake for the time being. Gosalyn ends up going by Lynn. Drake kinda home schools her because, well, don’t want her to get in trouble again any time soon. Lynn then starts to do some vigilante stuff under the name Pretty Poison. She ends up swooping in and stopping arrests for minor stuff to allow the suspects to run off before the officers can catch them and arrest them and stuff. 

Drake finds out about this but doesn’t stop it. Eventually he even lets Lynn know when one of his coworkers has a call the can’t get to, and to have Lynn break it up since he can’t get there do help in any way. 

Lynn thinks Drake is a coward because he’s super smart and has access to do more but doesn’t. While Drake is not being outwardly confrontational by being a vigilante, he is using his position to help as much as he can, and a risk to himself.  She does get to see him as her dad over time, and gets he has a good heart and is trying his best. Drake would gradually help fight against the whole perfect society situation more and more. Maybe don a costume at some point himself when he’s off duty.  I would think at some point Lynn would get contacted by some sort of resistance. She would be willing to help them with whatever missions they need her help on. However, she wouldn’t take the opportunity to leave Drake though. 

SEMI RELATED DETAIL, Drake would fight Darkwarrior Duck. He would be pissed about there being a version of him that seems to be a whole embodiment of the society he came from. He would take out all his frustration about that on one guy that looks like him EASILY. Darkwarrior won’t know what HIT HIM. This Posi-Drake has some bottled up rage he was needing to release on someone. And it will be twice as bad if Darkwarrior had kidnapped Lynn or something. For some reason when I picture it I see Drake being in that fork lift mech suit Ripley used to fight the Alien in Aliens. Lolol.