#they have caretaker and protector vibes

[goldenocie]

Okay you know what? I’ll say it, I’ll fuckin say it

Momboo and Ocie in fable as concepts are so very system coded.

Not in the way that they are systems themself but the idea that the world had to split itself into different vessels to cope with the trauma of the resets is just- it’s them.

[wtfaniii]

Req for a Hwang In-ho os with kind off parenting scenarios like what if by mistake a toddler was brought to the games and he ends up in the caretaker roll (and yes he gives off daddy vibes ya know !)

God I loved this one, I feel like him would be great protector.

¿What if...? a little girl entered the games

little girl x Hwang In-ho father figure

Summary: Your eleven-year-old self is taken to an island believing you'll be a little entertainment.

Warning: In-ho may not be that attached to the original character ¡this man will be a big hug bear here!

Note: I do my best to answer the rest of the requests, thanks for your support!! And if I make a mistake I accept constructive criticism!

You lived alone on the street, you didn't know anything about your parents and every day was a struggle until one day you saw a man in a suit playing Ddakji with another person, when you saw that he gave money as a reward if you beat him quickly went to him.

At first he ignored you and walked away with you right behind him but you were so persistent that after walking a few blocks he finally turned to with a raised eyebrow.

You played with him and won every time, received money and a card to continue playing for more money.

You didn't owe anything, he knew that, but he thought he was doing you a favor by opening the doors to the slaughterhouse, maybe it would be better than you continuing to sleep in a box and eat leftover food.

"She's going to die anyway, I'm just making her suffering shorter" thought the salesman.

What he didn't know is that a certain man would take a liking to you as soon as he saw you.

You played "green light, red light" and managed to get through without a scratch, you were scared but Gi-hun made sure to keep you safe during this game.

—¡They are bastards! ¡They brought a little girl for the love of God! —456 screamed to the sky as the ceiling loomed over their heads, the other player 390 covered your eyes so you wouldn't see all the carnage they left behind in the first round.

Meanwhile... The Front Man's firm footsteps echoed through the hallways as he made his way to the control booth, when he arrived, he spoke in a voice that chilled the blood of his employees.

—¿Who let her in?

He knew the salesman, he knew the heartless idiot had no empathy for even a puppy but the fact that these guards had dressed you up and put you in that arena gave him a headache.

When he was given the number of the one who allowed you to get into the first game, he personally took it upon himself to put a bullet in him head.

He thought about getting you out immediately but considering the fact that he would also be infiltrating there and how after that massacre you were playing and talking non-stop with 390 and 456 as if nothing had happened, he let you continue but this time under his personal supervision.

It was quite easy for him to infiltrate and join Gi-hun, keeping his enemy close would be very useful but he also kept his eyes on you.

—Eat this too —In-ho handed you his can of food when he saw how quickly you had finished the rice, sausage and egg.

—No thanks —The smile you gave him almost made his hard heart beat—You should eat too, but if you insist so much you can give me the sausages.

You finished with a smile, to which he returned the gesture and gave you part of his portion.

During the night he took care of covering you with the blanket so that you wouldn't be cold and of laying you in bed next to him in case you had a nightmare, but to his surprise and that of your new friends, you slept all night without interruptions.

When it was time to go to the next game, In-ho kept you by his side so that you would be on his team with Gi-hun.

His team made it to the end so he wasn't worried if they lost, if they did neither you nor he would have died and there would be no witnesses.

He would break just a few of the rules to stay you alive.

Every time some players were eliminated, you covered your ears and closed your eyes tightly, something that moved him so much that he also distracted you by talking to you every time the guards removed the bodies to prevent you from seeing all that show of death and blood.

After the second vote Jung-bae was sorry for choosing the circle so he apologized to you and Jun-hee.

—It's okay, as long as we're together ¡we'll win! —You said with a beaming smile as Young-il ruffled your hair in excitement.

The day seemed long in there, but you didn't get bored with Young-il. He told you some children's stories and played with you.

However, when you were playing with the empty milk carton you accidentally hit the back of player 100.

—Oops, sorry sir —You said politely, reaching out to grab the little box from the floor, but before you could do so, he stepped on it hard, stepping on two of your fingers of the hand in the process.

Your cry of pain caught In-ho's immediate attention, he cut off the conversation he was having with Gi-hun and went to you.

—¡¿How is it possible that you are still alive?! ¡You are just a little brat!

In-ho effortlessly picked you and hug against his chest.

With just one look he silenced the man, it wasn't a warning, it was a threat, that man had hurt you and he would make sure him paid the consequences, not now, but he would definitely suffer.

—I told you not to stray too far from me —He said as he walked back to his place with the others.

You just nodded still with tears in your eyes and hugging him by the neck, he left you on the bed and took your hand to analyze the damage.

—You didn't hurt yourself much, you'll be better after pouring cold water on yourself in the bath —He said trying to calm you down, he dried the tears from your cheeks and kissed your forehead, it was an act he did on impulse and it even surprised himself a little.

"You'll be a great father" Gi-hun told him when you were sleeping, which was strange, the last time he heard that was when his wife talked to him about starting a family, he silently thanked but deep down he felt different, as if you had been able to reach the light inside him, a light he had considered extinct.

During the third game he stayed close to you, every time it was time to team up and run into a room he made sure to hold your hand.

Until the time came to form a team of four, there were many in his group so you and he separated, the counter reached zero and In-ho managed to get you two into a room and close it.

—But we're missing two —You said somewhat nervously and scared while the shots rang out from outside.

—Listen to me —In-ho knelt in front of you and held your shoulders —I need you to keep this a secret,

He gave a quick glance to the camera in the corner, they weren't going to kill them even if they cheated but now he needed no one else to find out about this.

—But it's cheating... —You murmured, confused and still a little scared.

—Promise me you won't say anything about this, not to Gi-hun or the others.

You nodded silently, you didn't say anything and that, without knowing it, would cost the lives of some of your friends.

That same night, there was a rebellion organized by 456.

You wanted to go with them, believing yourself strong enough to help them, but Young-il opposed it.

—I'm not going to let you come with us—He said firmly as he took you by the hand and led you back to the rest of the players —It's dangerous, you will stay with them until we return.

He left you in the hands of 149, 222 and 007, the older woman was the one who had the most empathy for you so In-ho knew you would be fine until his guards came for you.

[...]

After returning to his place as Front man, he sent a group of guards to control the rest of the players in the room and get you out of there.

"Player 398, you must come with us" when you heard that and saw the guards coming towards you, you hugged 149, you were scared, after all you were a girl and didn't know what was happening.

Geum-ja also held you tightly to prevent you from being taken away but it was useless, In-ho was surprised by how you won the affection of her, Jun-hee, Hyun-ju and Myung-gi to the point that they were able to stand up to his soldiers.

As were led through the colorful hallways you bit the hand of one of the pink guards and kicked the other to escape, you had spent entire short life on the streets so escaping was one of your skills, the first thing you did was call some of your friends, including Young-il.

But there came a time when you started to cry, believing that they were dead and you sat on the ground, you remained there scared and worried until once again two guards found you, this time accompanied by a man dressed in grey and a black mask.

When you looked up, he could see your watery eyes and red nose, which made his affection for you grow and not caring about his own rules about secret identity, he took off his mask and crouched down to be at your level.

He didn't know what to say to you, how to handle this situation in which you were so confused and overwhelmed, so when you hugged him he just returned the gesture and got up from the floor with you.

—It's okay, you're going to be fine —He whispered to you calmly while caressing your hair.

In-ho didn't know anything about being a father, he hadn't thought about being one since his wife died but he would do everything possible to take care of you from now on, for a few seconds he thought about sending you with Jun-ho and his mother but he preferred not to, besides, you didn't want to leave him alone for even a second.

He would teach you how to use weapons and defend yourself, he would also try to get you to accompany him everywhere or remain under surveillance, you quickly became a weakness so the safer you are the safer he will be too.

He didn't explain everything to you in detail, much less what role he had in these games, he believed that you wouldn't forgive him so the less you know the better for you, but you weren't stupid, the life you had before meeting him made you analyze things better than many others.

You knew that whatever his job was, it wasn't good but you didn't judge him or talk to him.

To you, he was like your father and that would make you defend him tooth and nail from anyone who wanted to hurt him.

In case Gi-hun ends the games, Jun-ho would probably take responsibility for you and let you visit In-ho in prison, (when you're older, you'll probably help him escape and move to another continent).

But if not, you will probably be given the front man position when you grow up because you are trained enough by this man, you will be calculating and probably a younger, female version of him.

N/A: Ok, I hope this is what you expected and thanks for this idea!

I honestly think In-ho wouldn't canonically take responsibility for a child, maybe he would protect sometimes like 222, but I don't think he would care afterwards, that man is beyond help 😭

[astrolovecosmos]

Sun in the 4th House: Golden child, matriarch or patriarch of the family, attention - seeker, the family artist, everyone in the family's heard of them, the family pride, legacy, identity may revolve around family, FAMILY IS EVERYTHING

Moon in the 4th House: Matriarch vibes or mama bear, the caretaker, strong ancestral connections, the family's counselor, loyalty and tradition matter, provider and/or protector, YOU DON'T TURN YOUR BACK ON FAMILY

Mercury in the 4th House: The family's problem solver, the one to keep everyone connected or up to date, the smart one in the family, knows everyone's business, the tech guru, the organizer, the family historian, FAMILY IS WHERE YOUR STORY BEGINS

Venus in the 4th House: Holidays at their home, keeping the peace, the one to join families together, has the family's talents, gets all the compliments and maybe all the attention, best friends with some family members, IN FAMILY LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS

Mars in the 4th House: Head of the household, needs their space, competitive or hot-heated family member, always at the center of conflict or family drama somehow, never runs out of energy or passion, the defender or warrior of the family, FAMILY CELEBRATES THE GOOD TIMES AND GETS YOU THROUGH THE BAD

Jupiter in the 4th House: The family's moral compass, the joker or prankster, the family fool or wise woman/man or sometimes both, bold and productive family member, so generous, open-hearted, making waves or making legends, the lucky family member or maybe the one who always "seems" to have everything handed to them, A FAMILY'S VALUES MATTER

Saturn in the 4th House: The responsible one, provider and protector vibes, the stern or controlling one, taking on all of the family's problems and burdens, cares a lot about what their family thinks, can be distant, strong sense of duty, the reliable one, can be the scapegoat of the family, FAMILY SHOULD BE A SANCTUARY

Uranus in the 4th House: Family rebel, maybe outsider, can be about found family, the weird one, has unconventional family dynamics, detached or separated family member, making new traditions, brings change or new understanding to family, always moving, trendsetter or leading the way, FAMILY LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE

Neptune in the 4th House: The psychic of the family, the healer or counselor, the sensitive one, the one who might get babied, coddled, or overprotected, the dreamer or artist of the family, may romanticize their family members or dynamics, takes inspiration from family, lack of boundaries, FAMILY IS WHERE LIFE BEGINS AND LOVE NEVER ENDS

Pluto in the 4th House: Intense family member and/or grew up in an intense family, uncovers family secrets, can be the family's healer or therapist, the witch in the family, deeply loyal to family, what happens in the family - stays in the family, empowers others, protective, the possessive or controlling one, is always right, FAMILY IS WHO YOU SHOULD/CAN BE VULNERABLE WITH

Chiron in the 4th House: Healing family or ancestral wounds, breaking cycles, asking questions no one else will, stirs the pot sometimes, family members tend to take their side or goes against them, can be a family scapegoat, the spiritual one, the erratic one, the insightful family member, FAMILY IS WHO'S THERE FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE DAY

[astrologydray]

🤩Cancer MC and how you can achieve fame🤩

A Cancer Midheaven (MC) achieves fame through emotional connection, authenticity, and nurturing energy. Ruled by the Moon, this placement makes you relatable, intuitive, and deeply influential, especially in areas that involve emotions, caregiving, nostalgia, or storytelling. Your success often comes from making people feel something deeply.

🦀 Emotional Storytelling & Vulnerability – Your fame is likely tied to your ability to connect with people on an emotional level. Whether through acting, writing, music, or content creation, you shine when you share your personal experiences and deep feelings.

🦀 Relatable & Authentic Persona – Cancer MCs are known for their genuine and down-to-earth energy. People are drawn to you because you feel real, familiar, and comforting—like a friend or family member. Your ability to build a loyal, emotionally invested audience is key to your success.

🦀 Home, Family & Nostalgia-Based Success – You could gain recognition through topics related to home life, childhood, family, traditions, food, or history. This could manifest as a food blogger, lifestyle influencer, family-oriented content creator, or someone who taps into nostalgia and emotions.

🦀 Intuitive & Psychic Influence – With the Moon as your MC ruler, your success may be linked to intuition, astrology, spirituality, or healing work. You can gain fame by helping others navigate their emotions, whether through therapy, coaching, or mystical work.

🦀 A Protective, Maternal Image – Cancer MC often takes on the role of the caretaker or protector in the public eye. People may see you as wise, nurturing, or even a “parental” figure, making you ideal for roles in mentorship, activism, or advocacy.

🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

Tips for Maximizing Fame:

‼️ Be emotionally open – Sharing your personal journey, struggles, and triumphs will make people deeply invested in you.

‼️ Create a “homey” atmosphere – Whether through branding, content, or career choices, a cozy and intimate vibe draws people in.

‼️ Use nostalgia to your advantage – Incorporating childhood memories, old trends, or deep emotional themes can boost your relatability.

‼️ Trust your intuition – Your gut feelings about career moves are usually right. Follow your instincts when deciding what to pursue.

‼️ Build a loyal audience – Cancer MC thrives when they have a strong, dedicated following that feels emotionally connected to them.

[chevelleneech]

Learning Ryan and Zinzi envisioned Stack as the caretaker of the twins, whereas Smoke was the protector, really furthers my headcanon that Stack is queer.

Obviously stereotypes aren’t the only things that matter, but he is naturally more open and expressive which could be read as generally more flamboyant. He was the one who liked style and flare, and he was a pimp (or pimped himself, depending on how that sentence is taken), but he was also the one more abused by their father.

Idk, I just keep thinking about how in IWTV, Louis’s mother knew he was gay long before he came out. He never even came out to her, but as we know, she thought it in her head, and that was decades before the setting of Sinners. Louis was grown in 1910 when she was thinking that, meaning, it’s not crazy to assume another parent one state over would be thinking the same thing at that same time.

No, these universes aren’t connected, but they’re set in the same era. They have the same vibe, and seemingly work along the same set of historical fantasy rules.

So yeah, I’m honestly really invested in the idea of Stack being bisexual, and Smoke being aware on some level if not completely aware, and doing his best to protect him. In life in general, but also because he always feared this “proclivity” would bring more harm to him than Stack would be able to handle on his own. Which in my headcanon, is partial fuel for why he let Stack go in the end.

One, he couldn’t kill him because that his “little” brother. Two, he maybe saw his immortality as a way for Stack to always be protected now. He could finally rest without fear that Stack would be in need of his help, no matter what.

[pluralescentmoon]

as promised, the "pearl is a system who doesn't know it (yet)" propoganda totally-an-essay for @thecoolerliauditore

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS ABOUT THE CHARACTER. NONE OF THIS IS ABOUT CC!PEARL. I ALSO DO NOT THINK SHE'S DOING THIS INTENTIONALLY. this is just how I'm choosing to interpret her character, because it makes things a LOT more interesting. this also works under the assumption that life series pearl and Hermitcraft pearl are the same character, so if that's not your vibe, that's fine! this is just your warning. I am also not saying all alters in every system has specific roles, or triggers. and if you dont know what im referring to at any point in this post, please let me know! I'm just trying to explain my thought process in a clear and concise way, even for those who don't know specific details about those under the plurality umbrella.

mild wild life spoilers ahead as well! you've been warned!

so! pearl has a bit of an unusual habit of how she refers to herself. she tends to do it in parts. she gives them identities, names. roles. example of this being, post master pearl, the cleaning lady, scarlet pearl, editor pearl (yes this one too i PROMISE I promise it'll make sense). each of these are like specific "characters". they're masks she puts on, to play the part of that specific pearl. they have their purpose, their roles, their clothes (separate skins). each of them are similar, but still unique and distinct from each other.

each one of these pearls has a purpose, a specific role they play in her life. they're specifically called upon for their tasks. for certain things, there's a pearl for it. it's almost as if these pearls have triggers that pull them out for specific reasons that seem important to helping their shared body…

an example of this is, there was a point recently in Pearl's season 10 where she was rebuilding her storage room. and, she found herself in a familiar set of clothes. taking care of the mess, as the cleaning lady. which leads to interesting implications! c!pearl feeling like she needs to change into another set of clothes to do something like organizing her chest, and call herself a specific title while doing so

cc!pearl has even said she sees her character as having phases (like the moon lol). and that she likes wearing specific skins (clothes) for them.

I think these specific pearls, these segregated parts of pearl, are her alters. alters that have specific clothes they prefer to wear, triggers to pull them to the front, and roles they fill in the system.

now that brings up the question, what are their roles exactly?

we'll start with the easy ones!

Normal Hermitcraft Pearl - Host. the silly. she's a goofy gal, the one we see the most. she's also given these other parts of herself names, based on the tasks that they carry out. she just thinks she's putting on a few different masks for each of these characters, and does not realize what's going on at all.

Post Master Pearl - this would be the one who works in the post office, the one who wants to deliver the mail. she's their work alter! she mainly does stuff with the mail system, including building the top part of some mailboxes or retrieving the lost parcels

Cleaning Lady - this one feels pretty self explanatory. she likes to clean and organize, and I think she could be contributed to a caretaker, as I'm going to contribute the SOUP thing to her, since it was season 9 more than anything else. she's here to clean and make sure they have good meals, but gets stressed about it sometimes. she also absolutely has nightmares about Grian's storage prank lol

Scarlet Pearl - abandonment/trust issues given form, scarlet would be a protector/trauma holder. we saw her forming in double life! she's the reason pearl seems to go from being fine with Scott, to snarking him. i think host pearl is, consciously or not, trying to suppress scarlet pearl from fronting in wild life, as host pearl does want to be friends with scott again… because she doesn't remember the extent of her trauma from double life. not the full of it anyways.

I have a lot of thoughts about protector scarlet pearl ngl but we'll get back to that. there's one more alter to talk about first.

I also have some thoughts about her having a Santa Perla introject because of Sausage's influence, but that one is less solid. still, she gets an honorable mention.

and now the biggest one. somehow the silliest one, and also the one I feel the strongest about. editor pearl.

editor pearl is of course, a silly OOC joke… but the implications of her existing are so very interesting. if we take the videos to be how pearl remembers things, if we take them as how she would tell things to others, then this means there's things that are purposefully… cut out of what she remembers. things that change context, or that are even almost… too much to remember. it's like she has someone there, taking snippets of her memories away. making her forget them, making her retell events in different ways than others.

that's what editor pearl is.

editor pearl is the alter that takes care of their memories. she cuts out the parts she doesn't want pearl to remember, because they're too traumatizing, they arent important, or she doesn't sees them as worth remembering.

this affects how pearl sees not only herself, but everyone else around her. conversations are forgotten by her, but not by the other side. the way certain memories are framed change drastically when you can only remember the parts that someone else WANTS you to remember. editor pearl is a memory holder, who just wants to help their system out by keeping the Good parts. she's gives pearl what she thinks pearl will want to remember, which means pearl only tells the parts editor pearl approves of.

I think, with everything going on in wild life, pearl is well on her way to discovering just what's going on inside her mind. whether she wants to, or not. scarlet pearl can only be held back for so long, and pearl has been doing that for two sessions now.

oh, sure, scarlet was allowed to snark in the first episode. but the second episode, comparing it to Cleo's POV… there's things missing. things cut out. entire conversations left completely out of Pearl's version of the story.

I think editor Pearl and scarlet pearl are working together a bit. cut out the memories of scarlet saying she wants to throw up at the idea of being family. and so many other little lines. cut it all out, make it easier to remember, easier to deal with.

because, after all, they just want to do their jobs. they just want to help, to make life more bearable. to make everything okay. host may not want them to, but what she doesn't know won't hurt her…

but this isn't built to last. not with host pearl keeping scarlet locked away as tightly as she is. sooner or later, something has to give. and sooner or later, they'll figure out what's going on. I have a feeling it's going to be messy, because pearl (scarlet) doesn't like feeling like people thinks she's crazy. and this will only make her feel crazy before the end.

but it can't last the way it has been. eventually, something is gonna break. or, maybe instead someone.

this isnt going to go well for host pearl.

[perotovar]

Idk If You're Into A/B/O Dynamics But What Do You Think Pedro's Characters Are? To Me They All Feel Like Betas

oooh, i am! i'm really into the monsterfucking/omegaverse stuff, but i'm sort of picky about it lol i'm not always a huge fan of the gender roles or stereotypes, but sometimes the horny just takes over lol

however, i don't think they're all betas, personally. i think there's a range tbh and if you don't mind, i'll talk about my personal headcanons?

ppcu x omegaverse headcanons:

the alphas - now, i may have put some of pedro's more ""masculine"" characters in this list, but i also see a lot of them as like, parental. they're the protectors and caretakers.

Dave York Pero Tovar Joel Miller Clint Frankie Morales Jack Daniels General Acacius Max Phillips Marcus Moreno Veracruz Din Djarin Tim Rockford Silva

the betas - i see these as like, more fluid. they can sort of go into either camp imo. i have my own headcanons for omegaverse dynamics so things are little more malleable in my head.

Ezra Oberyn Martell Marcus Pike Javier Peña Harry Castillo Reed Richards Lucien de Leon Shane Morrissey

the omegas - this isn't because i see these characters as ""weaker"" or any bullshit like that, it's honestly just vibes lol and they seem like they'd thrive under praise and being taken care of, imo

Javi Gutierrez Dieter Bravo Maxwell Lord Santos Nico

obv i'm not the leader or rule maker here lol i'd love to talk more about this tbh and hear other perspectives!

EDIT: here's a fun post if you're interested in more of this topic! A/B/O for Dummies

[beetlethebug]

Emmrich x Rook x Lucanis Headcanons

Note: i'm still very much in act 1 and early game so this is just me making shit up. i'm just feeling out the vibes that I have in my heart. Rook head canons are based on my Rook, Quil, but feel free to snatch them for you own (and please send me anything you have about any of them because i'm like a man starved.

NSFW head canons under the cut ;)

Emmrich

Despite being a tea enjoyer he can, in fact, make a mean cup of coffee and takes great pleasure in making cups for Lucanis

Has a habit of using his professor voice on Rook or Lucanis when he catches them getting into trouble or not taking care of themselves

He's absolutely threatened and then made good on putting Lucanis to bed himself when he learns about how terrible his resting habits are

Honestly Emmrich is about 90% of these two's practical self-care. Which makes it extra sweet and surprising to him when Rook and Lucanis pull it on him

Actually cried the day that Lucanis referred to Manfred as "his son" or his "firstborn", whichever of these is funniest to you in your heart

Loves to adjust outfits as an excuse for touch. It takes him a while to get hands-on with Lucanis but once the permission is established, he cannot keep his hands off him.

Canonically a "Dear" and "Dearest" but he does have names for each of his boys

Rook is his "little prince"; honestly any endearment/descriptor with "little" in front of it is being thrown Rook's way

I like the idea of Emmrich using "my heart" for Lucanis; I also like the idea of something like, "My protector" or "My knight" because the idea of the famed Mage Killer protecting our beloved Necromancer hits Just Right

On days when his knees ache he uses Lucanis or Rook as support. It doubles as an excuse to run his fingers through their hair or slide along their shoulders.

Certified Hand Kisser™️

He hates seeing Rook and Lucanis hurt and it always so, so tender when healing them. Knows that they're both capable, but his fear of mortality is so strong that sometimes it gets the better of him. Being unable to let them go after tough fights. Setting and resetting bones again and again because it has to be perfect. He cannot risk them getting injured because he healed them poorly.

Lucanis

Calls Rook "mi constelación" (constellation) because of all their freckles

His pet name for Emmrich might be "el cuidador de muerte" or simply "mi cuidador", meaning "the caretaker of death" or simply "my caretaker."

He also gives me just. Very poetic pet names once he's comfortable. The most romantic shit pours out of his mouth when he's been awake for 48 hours and no longer has any semblance of a filter. Very much a, "my moon, my stars," kind of man. Spite likes to tease him after but he's down just as bad. His nicknames for Emmrich and Rook are just...more colorful.

Taught Manfred to swear (on purpose)

Rook has trouble eating due to Trauma™️ and Emmrich is vegetarian, so this man is doing so many acts of service through his cooking. He has a whole soup pot dedicated to Rook that's constantly going to Rook can get food even when he's not around. Always keeping them well stocked on small, easy to grab things for when they're busy with their work.

He and Emmrich bake together, and he has definitely gotten lost looking at Emmrich's arms with no jewelry/accoutrements. and when his sleeves get rolled up?? This man is a goner.

Loves to dress his partners up. Emmrich has good style but Rook? He needs all the help he can get. And Lucanis is more than happy to oblige

"Let me kill for you. Please, let me kill for you."

Because Emmrich can hear Spite, you know the demon is flirting with him 24/7. The amount of explicit content the two of them have to sift through and summarize for Rook is enough to drive the plot of at least five of Varrick's smutty novels.

Rook

Taught Manfred to swear (on accident)

They're all touched-starved as hell, but Rook is the boldest at getting the touch they need. Will clamber into laps, wrap themselves bodily around arms, bump shoulders together as they're passing. Loves when he gets to be extra sneaky about it, like leaning over Emmrich's shoulder while he's sat and reading or tapping out an attack pattern on Lucanis' arm before entering combat.

Terrible cook but loves to watch Emmrich and Lucanis in the kitchen. There's a designated spot on the counter for them to sit. Kicks their feet whenever Lucanis lets them try a bite of whatever he's making.

Blushes super easily

Isn't the smoothest talker when it comes to flirting (easily flustered + afraid of being reckless with their words) --most of their charming lines come out that way because they just so genuinely mean whatever it is they're saying

Very much a "The most intimate thing I can call you is your name" kind of person (especially after tying themselves so heavily to a code name).

#1 clothing and jewelry thief. Will ask before taking any of Emmrich's grave-dowry, though. Loves when they wear jewelry meant for them specifically to steal off of them and make their own (rogues, am I right?)

You can pry purring Elves from my cold dead hands. Rook purrs and they purr loud.

Has a possessive streak

Lucanis and Emmrich are both their first relationship, so they do a lot of mirroring at the start. Copying their different affections, trying them out and testing to see what they like and what feels disingenuous.

They're all acts of service people but Rook. Rook. Very much the "use me until there is nothing left" mindset. Has some unhealthy thoughts about having to "earn" their affections that they're all working on unpacking together.

Perfect height for forehead kisses

NSFW ;)

Lucanis might have a little to unpack about masculinity (particularly in the bedroom) and the way they deal with that is by Emmrich talking Rook through dominating Lucanis

Rook is a sub but very versatile when it comes to topping vs bottoming; tell them what to do and they'll do it. So eager to please

Lucanis and Emmrich both get to be switches as a treat. Emmrich takes the more dominant role at first simply because Rook and Lucanis are inexperienced and awkward as hell. But once they get more settled, roles and dynamics switch very fluidly between them (especially with Spite egging Lucanis on to Dom That Old Man)

The communication here is fucking great. They are so fucking good about talking to each other and adjusting as they go. Rook in particular loves hearing consent checks pressed against their ear. And Emmrich? The first time Lucanis asks, "Am I doing right by you, cuidador?" he cums on the spot

Rook is an Elf, as established, and his ears are sensitive. Turns into putty the minute that Lucanis and Emmrich start kissing and playing with them.

Praise! Kinks!!! They all have 'em!! I don't make the rules!!

Lucanis and Emmrich have fun domming each other through Rook. Emmrich is also quite the voyeur and enjoys calling out ideas/suggestions when watching Rook and Lucanis have sex

Lucanis was like "meh" about choking (his only familiarity it with was as a murder method, and there are much better ways to kill someone), but the second he watches Rook choke Emmrich (with the hand wearing all of the jewelry Lucanis bought for Rook) he is a Changed Man™️

Lucanis also loves hand feeding his partners. Especially Emmrich. The man always looks so surprised and touched to receive such gentle, intimate care from his lover that Lucanis does it every chance he gets

Rook has a hand kink and an oral fixation. Someone's fingers are always in his mouth.

Rook becoming an anatomy model as Lucanis and Emmrich draw all over him. Mapping about bones, talking about the best place to apply pressure during interrogations to get someone to crack. Touching and teasing to watch Rook's muscles flex under their hands. They get to Rook's cock and have a debate about whether one's hand or mouth is better for a "quick death" and simply have to test each to see which is the most efficient.

Another anatomy one with some knife play. As a treat. Emmrich calling out body parts/muscle groups/specific bones and having Lucanis find them on Rook. Using the tip of a blade to very carefully trace the outline and having Emmrich come over to check the work. Emmrich healing anything misplaced and taking the knife to show Lucanis himself. Perhaps info-dumping about that area of the body (as yet another treat).

Rook being a huge fucking masochist and Lucanis being a little unsure at first, so Emmrich talks him through spanking Rook. Points out all the tells in Rook's body that show they're enjoying it, showing him the best ways to introduce pleasure beside the pain. Making Rook ask Lucanis for it. Lucanis becoming enamored with this sobbing, moaning creature begging for mercy by the end.

[heelsofboreas]

So here's my essay/rant about how I think parentification can be incorporated into your c!Punz and how you can use that to give c!Mercenary duo a tense and fun complex relationship.

Helios, you might be asking, what the fuck is that word? Parentification? It sounds like a disease and I'm an audience stand in.

tw for child abuse. discussed and not in detail, but as a concept for plot and mentions of long term impacts

Great point. I genuinely want to discuss what parentification is from a psychological perspective to make sure we're on the same page. So, basically, Parentification happens when a child (teens included), intentionally or not, is forced to take on developmentally inappropriate roles and responsibilities often because an adult won't/can't. If it's developmentally appropriate it's not parentification. Its been primarily divided into emotional and instrumental. Emotional is when a child is handling the social/emotional needs of family members in a way that isn't appropriate. Instrumental involves physical tasks like cooking, cleaning, and even providing financial support. A child fetching something from the fridge for an adult making dinner is not parentification. A 10 year old having to wake up in the middle of the night every night to change a diaper is.

Genuinely take some time to research it before you write it. I don't have time to get into things like the gender bias, but trust me there is a huge gender bias. Eldest daughter syndrome is a phrase for a reason, but it's not an issue restricted to being the oldest or being the daughter.

So, how can you utilize this to make a less black and white Punz was just awful to Purpled and abandoned him vibe? You make it so for some reason, Punz was the parentified caretaker of Purpled and there was no one to support Punz. Not anyone that would be able to fix things, anyways. This makes it so Purpled can have been very hurt by the situation, because the reason this would be so awful is that Punz was Also Just A Kid. Punz would not be fully equipped to raise another even younger child. It becomes a tragedy that they had to endure together but with a power dynamic that Punz can still have botched as the older brother.

This is also a very flexible situation. Did Punz pick a child up off the street to keep baby Purpled from freezing to death? That's what I write. You can also write them as bio siblings with absent/neglectful parents. Or bio siblings on the street. Maybe Punz is too young to understand the consequences of running them away from a shit life. Or maybe even from help he doesn't understand as safe. Either way, Purpled is now left alone in the hands of someone who isn't prepared to take care of him. What's next?

A few options. In my version Purpled gets incredibly sick and is for a while because Punz is like 10 and doesn't know how to treat a sick infant. In the end Punz takes Purpled to a church, where Punz starts doing work in exchange for Purpled's medical care and a place to sleep (he does this a lot). But they ditch the place when the grown ups start talking about getting them placed with a family. Specifically a placement that might split them. From there Punz is determined to make it work alone regardless of the cost to them.

You could also do Punz is playing protector and caretaker. With one or two parents that are in a sense useless or abusive. My Punz only really has parentification involving siblings, but you could easily make it even more complex by involving one or more shitty and/or passive parents. I sometimes do this in modern aus because it's just more realistic in that setting.

Additional things you can do with this:

Purpled gets taken away from Punz/their family, and resents the perceived abandonment

Punz gets taken away/put a in a position where for Purpled's safety they can't interact (kicked out by family, job things, abusive situation)

They just don't like each other. They can always just not like each other. Maybe Punz was too hard on Purpled. maybe Punz is just not the kind of caretaker Purpled needed and failed him (but they were a kid/teen too so there's nuance)

It's an act. They pretend to hate each other and not be related for safety concerns, but at the end of the day they do care (some of that fake resentment could even be actually real resentment that leads to some miscommunication issues)

So now the fun part for me, why your c!Punz should have been parentified:

Parentification can lead to difficulty establishing boundaries - this can be improved upon but often it becomes difficult to say no (which can contribute to enabling others, see: the criticism that punz enables dream's destructive tendencies)

I think it just makes any post-prison recovery arcs more interesting because Dream is going through all of that while Punz is quietly falling into a familiar role just one they chose this time instead of one that was forced on them

Parentification does increase your risk of long-term mental health issues. I don't know how I would even begin to write a neurotypical Punz and I'm happy for the clear justification to not have to

"No one can/will help me. I take care of myself." the whump potential. are you hearing me?

also the potential for a caretaking role swap

Punz is overall a pretty angry person and quick to act on perceived threats. Being in a protector role in childhood would establish that tendency early and make it concrete. Especially since Punz is CLEARLY a protective person (cough "don't touch dream" cough)

So that's just about my thoughts on that. Maybe this will make me write more Mercenary Duo once I finish like real people do.

[tower-of-dreams]

✨Tower of Dreams Cast (2)✨

✨Letterman & Swan Flake✨

Letterman is the mailman of the tower, having similarities with Mercury, Roman God and Messenger! On his free time he draws on a giant canvas in his studio. With a magical paintbrush that can get color with any tone and saturation of color known.

Flake is the most famouse ballet dancer in the tower. Her favorite piece being the "Swan Lake". She also has performed "Romeo and Juliet", "The Nutcracker" and "Cinderella". She has the ability of flying and floating like a feather.

✨Gustavo, Muffy & Brick✨

These three somehow ended up in Peppino and Trix's dreams. Gustavo is almost the same but for some reason he now has zoolingualism powers, being able to communicate with Brick and The Virtues!

Muffy seems to be a Shepherd who works along with Vigert and Patricia in the Meadows of Chamomille, Herding the Cloudies and making sure there are 100 of them. She has

Brick is some sort of pegasus rat (? She would trade you a cloudy ride through the sky if you give her a good portion of Moon Cheese! She's still the loyal best friend of Gus and Muffy ✨

✨The Caretaker and

The Caregiver✨

Vigert Lantte is the main protector and heir of the Meadows of Chamomille. Previously belonging to his grandfather and now inherited to him and his wife, Patricia. They are often seen wandering on the meadows, Watering the flowers, Fertilizing and harvesting fruit for the tower to commercialize. He's the sweetest guy around and will lead you through the meadow, telling you the stories of the tower. He's very strong and agile. He will do anything to protect the meadow, his wife and whoever is in danger.

Patricia Creampuff is Vigert's wife. She takes care of the Ethereal Fruit Patch. She carries around a scepter that contains healing powers. If you ended up injured (which is less likely), she will heal your wounds and take care of you, heading to her house. She has a motherly vibe and manner with everybody.

✨The Virtues✨

These 5 little adorable babies are the seen around the tower playing and wandering around. Instead of being trapped in cages, you have to collect them with each puzzle you complet in a level. (5 puzzles, 5 virtues). They are friendly and cuddly!

✨Next to be presented: Noise, Twila, Noisette, Fake Peppino, Fake Trix, Snotty.✨

Flake & Muffy owned by @sisi-chan-draws, and also idea for The Virtues by her! ✨

[regency-monster-love]

Austen heroes as monsters

In honor of Halloween (and just because monsters are hot), let's imagine what kind of monster/mythological creature each Austen hero would be.

Captain Wentworth: minotaur

He's bull-headed, I mean, what more do you need? But he's also strong and solid and sexy and will fiercely fight off whoever fucks around with someone he cares about.

Colonel Brandon: orc

I like imagining Brandon as this gentle giant type orc, who doesn't seem appealing at first, because he's just this big ugly oafish orc, but hidden under all that is a passionate soul who will protect who he loves, with his very life if he has to.

Henry Tilney: satyr

Satyrs aren't necessarily the most sexy monsters, just like Henry is not super attractive physically, but they more than make up for this by how fun and playful and irreverent they are. Satyrs are just a damn good time.

Edmund Bertram: vampire

I'm not talking about the modern sexy suave playboy vampire. I'm talking about a guy who just sucks the life out of you. And yeah, maybe he's physically very beautiful and refined and intelligent, but god, he just sucks so much, it's exhausting. That's Edmund.

Edward Ferrars: elf

I don't know, he just seems like the most delicate of all the heroes, you know? Not weak at all, just not beefy or energetic. Quiet, calm, mostly serious. A kind of LOTR type elf.

Mr. Knightley: dragon

This one was hard for me to decide. I went with dragon because dragons are old souls, strong and serious. And both dragons and Mr. Knightley have kind of this caretaker vibe: yes, the dragon's version of it can be more possessive and greedy, but it doesn't have to be, and Mr. Knightley I feel like has this air of looking over and out for all the people who he feels a responsibility for, including his tenants but also his neighbors, family, and friends.

Mr. Bingley: werewolf

Hear me out: not a snarling ferocious werewolf but one who is like an overgrown dog that wants to run around and play all the time. A happy werewolf with his tongue lolling out of his muzzle who gets the zoomies and likes scritchey scratches behind his ears. Plus he's a loyal pack animal who obediently listens to his alpha.

Mr. Darcy: gargoyle

Seems kind of stony and intimidating, but can transform into something that is really soft and wonderful. Another monster who is serious and strong and a great protector. Plus, if we ignore the goofy-faced gargoyles, many gargoyles can look very impressive and rather noble.

[astroeleanor]

♡✧˚ ༘ ⋆Zodiac Couples Who Might Seem Wrong, Yet Are Perfect for Each Other✧˚ ༘ ⋆♡

Attraction doesn't always play by the rules of astrology. Sometimes, zodiac couples that seem unlikely at first glance actually vibe together really well.

When you dig a little deeper, you discover that they have a great understanding of each other due to sharing the same planetary ruler.

Having the same planetary ruler can make these couples click, even when they differ in elements, modalities, and polarities. Their compatibility comes down to sharing similar core qualities which are determined by their planetary ruler.

Each planet (and yes, we’re counting the Sun and Moon here too) gives each sign a unique set of traits and energy. These shared characteristics helps them understand each other despite other differences.

APPLY THIS TO: Moon Signs (emotional compatibility), Ascendant Signs & Chart Ruler Signs (lifestyle and overall personal compatibility).

*Remember that this is just one piece of the puzzle, getting the full spectrum of a couple’s compatibility is complex!

SCORPIO + ARIES

Scorpio and Aries are ruled by Mars, the planet of action, desire & intensity. Both signs are highly motivated and focused on achieving their goals. This commonality creates a powerful dynamic in their relationship, where they inspire and drive each other to succeed. The Martian connection between them can either create competition or mutual support. There’s a lot of dynamic energy between them. This can translate as both Aries & Scorpio having a high libido, working towards projects together with determination—or on the more chaotic side of things: frequently having arguments.

LEO + CANCER

Leo & Cancer are ruled by the Sun and the Moon, respectively, the two primary luminaries in astrology. This pairing embodies the archetypal balance of masculine (Sun) & feminine (Moon) energies, meaning they complement each other perfectly. The Sun and the Moon together symbolize a natural partnership, the balance of yin and yang—think of them as the King & Queen of the Heavens. This is a metaphor that encapsulates Leo & Cancer as a royal couple in the zodiac, where Leo’s role as the protector & leader is perfectly balanced by Cancer’s role as the caretaker and emotional anchor.

LIBRA + TAURUS

Libra & Taurus are both ruled by Venus, the planet of balance, beauty, and luxury. The Venusian connection between them emphasizes their appreciation for emotionally & financially fulfilling relationships. Naturally, they’ll both strive to foster a balanced connection that  thrives on shared values and mutual appreciation. The pursuit of peace, material goods, sensuality & aesthetic pleasure is something they both deeply value. In this case, Taurus provides the grounding that Libra desires, while Libra’s diplomatic nature helps to maintain the peaceful stability that Taurus craves.

AQUARIUS + CAPRICORN

Aquarius & Capricorn are both ruled by the planet Saturn. This shared connection emphasizes their mutual understanding of responsibility, ambition  & having a methodical approach to life. Both signs understand the importance of structure & longterm planning, which helps them create a longlasting partnership. This shared Saturnine influence can create a balanced connection between them, where both signs support each other’s goals. In this case, Aquarius’s innovative ideas allow Capricorn to break away from their rigid schemes, while Capricorn’s realistic approach can ground Aquarius’s visionary tendencies.

VIRGO + GEMINI

These are two Mercurial signs who tend to build a partnership based on  mental stimulation, curiosity & a mutual appreciation for learning & communication. As mutable signs, Gemini & Virgo are versatile, they crave change and flexibity–which helps them keep the spark alive in their relationship. Plus, their mutual appreciation for intellectual pursuits & problem solving creates a stimulating partnership. They tend to pick at each other brains (Mercury) a lot, talk for hours on end & get into discussions or debates just for the fun of it.

PISCES + SAGITTARIUS

As Jupiter ruled signs, Pisces & Sagittarius share a Jovian connection, characterized by growth, exploration & a shared quest for meaning. Both signs are drawn to experiences that expand their horizons, whether through travel, learning, or spiritual pursuits. While their approaches may differ–Pisces’s introspective nature VS Sagittarius’s extroverted enthusiasm–their shared love for wisdom & understanding, infuses their partnership with emotional & spiritual fulfillment. Personal growth & evolution is another huge theme that both signs are learning in this lifetime. Therefore, when in a relationship, they may end up supporting each other’s quests for meaning & personal development.

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[indigo-bah]

🦇 // A jack of all trades! Not sure if the requester meant the phrase or the role (though I feel like the former is more likely), so I aimed for both. This is a new template (which may or may not change), feel free to let us know what you think!

🃏 Julian Arthos 🗡️

▸ Other Names : Jack, Jules

▸ Species : Tiefling

▸ Age : 40 (June 3rd)

▸ Labels : Man, abrosexual, biromantic, polyamorous

▸ Xenos : Cards, knives, jesters, masks

▸ Pronouns : he / xe

▸ Nounself : gold, blade

▸ Roles : Jack of all trades, socializor, caretaker, protector, assidumate / steward 

▸ Kins : Ermine (short-tailed weasel), swan, peregrine falcon

▸ Likes & Dislikes : Julian likes card games, socializing (internally and externally), helping people, kids, and mute colors. Xe dislikes harsh lights, going out without a mask of some sort, being reminded of being in a human body, and having to play nice with people he deems a threat.

▸ Aesthetic : Roguecore, western, bohemian. A bit of a jester vibe, à la Cicero (Skyrim), but with considerably more chill

▸ Music Taste : indie-folk, alt rock, classic rock, folk punk, metal

▸ Sign-Off : 🃏🗡️

▸ Description : Jack is stubborn and impulsive at times, but always has the system’s best interests at heart. He’s always more than willing to tone-down his slightly aggressive disposition when around syskids (or outer kids), and does whatever he can to help them feel safe and have fun. Xe can be fiercely protective when it’s called for (and occasionally when it isn’t), but is somewhat vulnerable himself. He experiences species dysphoria rather acutely, which is exacerbated by his conflicting internal identities, and therefore doesn’t like being perceived. This, on top of his memories of being perceived as scary due to his scarring/tiefling heritage, make having his facial coverings taken from him cause significant distress. When he feels secure, however, he’s self-assured and productive.

▸ sources : 1 2 3

[johnono]

okay so here's the possible headmates of John Lennon. I infodumped about his plurality in general in this post (link)

(content warnings for mentions of a bunch of traumatic stuff)

this is one possible way the system could've been. there are so many possibilities, but what if...

so in the beginning there would be a few headmates like a protector and caretaker that are much needed while being passed around outerworld parental figures. there'd be a headmate who's good at following rules as a form of protection for when they're at Aunt Mimi's house. then also a headmate who fits in better at their mother's (Julia) house and is more free, and when fronting at Mimi's is rebellious. I think the Rebellious John would've been host even tho they lived at Mimi's

there would also be a headmate who I've labelled as In His Own Write John (IHOW) because he's the one who's got all the witty/dark humour and loves poetry, thinks he's a genius, and probably wrote In His Own Write (and A Spaniard In The Works) as well as the Daily Howl newspaper thing when the system was a teen. also wrote a bunch of songs like the Rubber Soul ones

then there would be Teddy Boy John who is the rocker. if there was an Elvis factive considering the way John tried to be just like Elvis, then ofc he would be fronting maybe with Teddy Boy while they're rocking. maybe that earlier Rebellious John and Elvis merged and created Teddy Boy

Julia's death in '58 would've created another trauma holder, and this guy would've been suppressed for years until the system did primal scream therapy, then the trauma holder would actually have been allowed out, and wrote songs like Mother. probably caused other shifts in the system, maybe got some angrier headmate as host, specifically a persecutor kind of guy who will drink as much as possible, for about 2 years, and then later reappear during the Lost Weekend of the 70s

there's a Jealous Guy who loves very deeply, very obsessively. as per his namesake, he would be the most jealous. would've been all over Cynthia, but then not fronting when she's not around. also there for Yoko and Paul

there's also a Horny John who is not emotionally attached like the Jealous Guy, and will fuck any girl and doesn't see a problem with infidelity. ig gets suppressed or something when the system gets with Yoko, makes some brief reappearances tho

meeting Stuart Sutcliffe would've created a new headmate just for him (*cough* they have a crush on him *cough*). the artsy introspective headmate (different to IHOW by like the vibes) who would've gone dormant after Stu's death but then reappeared after meeting Yoko

Brian Epstein whips the Beatles into shape which means Teddy Boy doesn't have the spotlight anymore, and Moptop John forms to replace him, or well, he's there for the public appearances. he maybe split directly from IHOW John so he still has that wit but he's palatable for a larger audience. writes all those early love songs. would be a protector in the way of being a buffer between the weight of fame and the rest of the system

when Julian is born, well, most the system doesn't rlly know what to do, the caretaker would probably pop in sometimes and be like guysss we have a kid remember? we need to spend time with him. but then switches out for Beatle duties (but obvi lack of knowing one is a system would manifest just as, like, oh man I suddenly am feeling really fatherly. and then forgetting about that)

there's a Guilty John who obviously holds all the guilt. another headmate would hurt someone and then the Guilty guy would front to try to fix it. he wrote Jealous Guy (mostly for Paul) and other such songs, while Working Class Hero or someone would've written How Do You Sleep on that very same album for Paul

there's a Nowhere Man who's sorta just a depressed emotionally-distant guy who's searching for,, the answer,, something. around for a while but fronts more at home during the psychedelia era, which means the Jealous Guy is around less

in the psychedelic era, the guy I will call Dr Winston O'Boogie replaces Moptop in the public appearances department. he ate acid for breakfast and helped make Sgt Pepper's and Magical Mystery Tour. he would be into Hinduism and psychedelic sort of spirituality

this feels like the spot to pop the Walrus, because the Walrus has got to be a headmate. the trouble is, the Walrus is some abstract concept that even I don't fully grasp. but maybe he's a fictive of the walrus from Alice In Wonderland, and is therefore a bastard. or he's?? maybe he's just O'Boogie. who knows

and I reckon there's a Jesus John, because somebody's gotta be the holder of that ever-growing ego. probably said he was bigger than Jesus and then Moptop had to go do damage control lol. was the one who thought he was the Second Coming that one time in the psychedelic era. basically has a fixation on Christianity, will watch preachers on the TV, and would probably decide to look for the Holy Lance so he can rule the world

Yoko would've restructured the system. there would be Joko who becomes host, and y'know I bet she's a woman. there's probably other headmates who aren't men, but I especially think Joko was a woman. and basically she's just like Yoko fr and will cling to her much more than the Jealous Guy because she wants to dissolve into Yoko. almost everyone in the system probably loves Yoko, but Joko is the most intense. or, she could be a fusion between the Stu John and Jealous Guy

there would also be the introduction of the Working Class Hero who's basically fiery about activism. if he was around before, he only became host after the end of the Beatles. quite radical, wants to strip himself of the Beatles, is anti-religion (Jesus John is still around during this guy's hosthood tho), anti-education, and otherwise anti-establishment, very peace activism and loves to yap about all his political views. in fact, he's probably split directly from Teddy Boy but is more interested in activism than being a nuisance like Teddy Boy. Joko and others probably dig activism too, but WCH is the most radical about it

and there would be the Spiritual John who maybee doesn't form for a while, maybe not even til the househusband years. but this guy is all into meditation and tarot and the planets, different to O'Boogie cuz this isn't psychedelic

there would maybe be like fragments formed from the heroin. basically a persecutor who thinks they're doing the right thing by relapsing and stuff. I'm sure there are a bunch of fragments who hold the addictions. these most persecutory headmates, along with that persecutor that formed after Julia's death, get to take a front seat for the first 9 months of the Lost Weekend which was just a bender of booze and coke and whatever else

then in the househusband era we maybe have the caretaker and Joko merge to make the Househusband. all this guy wants to do is bake bread and look after Sean and watch the wheels go round and round. he's the host from '75 til, well, the end. obviously others still front but it's mostly Househusband until 1980 when someone else pops in and starts writing songs again

annnd yeah :D there's bound to be other headmates I'm missing but this is good enough

[greetingfromthedead]

1. Death's Door

Series: Apple Blossoms Series Plot: Knives is finally crushed, his plans in ashes, his body at Death's door, but Vash decides to spare his life. With the last power he has left, he carries his brother to a person who has nursed him back to life, now begging for you to save his twin too. A tattered Knives finds himself in the care of a human and as time goes on, he has to come to terms with uncomfortable truths about his skewed world view and the strange feelings he discovers blooming in his chest for you. // Contains some Trimax spoilers. // A slight mix of all the Trigun iterations, but mostly Trimax Pairing: Knives x GN!Reader Series Rating: PG-13 + pwp BONUS chapters Series Tags (initial): No use of "Y/N", Redemption, Love, Romance, Sickfic, Medical Inaccuracies, Knives is injured, Caretaking, Falling In Love, Adventuring, Cowboy vibes, Knives is introverted, Knives has a crush and is very lost, Fluff, Reader-Insert, Canon-Typical Violence, Post-Canon, No use of y/n, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Forced Proximity, Trauma, Knives pouts a lot Word count: 3.3k

Author's Note: It is not yet a fully fleshed out story, I have the first few chapters planned out, but keeping it going will depend partially of the interest shown for it and how things will work out. All in all, I would be grateful to hear your thoughts. What is something you would love to see in such a story, scenarios and dynamics you would like to explore. Perhaps I will adopt some of them.

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It has been many long months since the communications were cut off as the satellites fell from the sky as comets. Since then, the only source of information have been the criers, who travel from village to village, sharing news and stories. Sometimes you hear different stories from different mouths and really can never be sure what the truth is. Apparently, at least most of the Seven Cities have been decimated, and a giant ark is destroying everything in its path. The criers are warning people to seek shelter and prepare for the worst, but you still hold on to a sliver of hope. You've heard that Vash the Stampede is somehow involved in this whole mess. The man with a giant bounty on his head is rumored to be the Devil himself, the Humanoid Typhoon. Some sources say he is behind all of this; he is the one who is raining down destruction as he always does; others say he has stepped up as the protector of humanity on this desolate planet. And the truth remains a mystery, hidden behind the game of telephone and conflicting accounts. Deep down, you believe that he is on your side, fighting to keep humanity safe from the impending destruction.

You have met that strange man before. He arrived in your care with multiple gunshot wounds in the dead of night, or rather, you stumbled over his dying body in the dark desert. It had been nothing short of a miracle that he had evidently walked from the next town over towards your lonely house before collapsing. And it was even more of a coincidence that you found him at all. Vash the Stampede truly has the luck of a demon, or perhaps it was fate. Who's to say? But you did dragged him home, patched him up, and took care of him until he awoke from his week long slumber. He remained under your watchful eye for a bit longer, and as the closest thing to a doctor this area has, you felt it was your duty to make sure he fully recovered before letting him leave. You got to know him quite well during the time he spent at your house. You quickly realized who he was, but let him introduce himself. It became clear to you that the vicious rumors held little truth. He might be clumsy, but not evil. He was nothing but kind and grateful to you, helping you however he could and paying you for the time and medicine spent on him even as you tried to refuse. All that happened a few years ago, but his generosity and kindness still stick with you to this day. You still remember his smiling face as he turned to leave into the empty desert where you found him in the first place.

Nowadays, you live quietly in your lonely house. The closest village is half a day's ride away, and you rarely see anyone besides the occasional messenger passing through. The closest city is Octovern, but to reach that via tomas, it would take nearly half a week. You occasionally take your first aid kit and go through the nearby towns to help anyone in need, but you have been blessed to not be dragged into the larger war decimating the planet. You have been able to maintain a sense of peace and purpose amidst the chaos, but you can only hope things will return to a sense of normality soon, as much as that can be found in this place.

Little did you suspect of the evening where a loud and insistent banging on your door would shift your life entirely. A rap like that always means trouble, and instinctively, you hurried to open the old creaking door into the cooling evening air. The golden light of the setting suns tries to flood into your hallway, only to be obscured by a giant figure. It takes a moment for your eyes to adjust to see more than just the silhouette, but still, the sight leaves you dumbfounded. Before you are two people, but they aren't entirely human as wings spread from their backs, not quite covered in feathers like an angel, partially reminding you of roots and stone, partially of shattering metal. Two wings, one on each of the bloody men. One holds the unconscious body of the other. He struggles to stay upright, one knee on the ground, the other supporting the limp form of the other as his singular arm wraps around the other's waist. The stump of his left arm has wires tangling from it, and it must have been what he used to knock on your door. It takes you too long to realize who that man is—Vash. His blonde hair is now entirely black, and his features are obscured by dirt and blood.

"Please. Help." He pleads with desperation in his eyes. "Can you save him?"

Your eyes shift to the man in his grasp. He is looking even rougher than Vash; his clothes seem burned and torn, and his skin is covered in blood and open wounds. His face is bruised and swollen. He hangs limply in Vash's embrace, his arms dangling lifelessly at his sides in an uncanny fashion. He's barely breathing, and it's clear that time is running out.

"Right!" You stir from your shock. "Let's get him inside!"

You push aside the weirdness and the unnatural aspects of the situation you find yourself in and slip back into the familiar feeling of urgency. You rush forward to put a shoulder under the unconscious man and lift him up with the help of Vash. You drag him not to the cot that's reserved for your patients, but instead you haul him onto the long dinner table that doubles as an examination table in a pinch. Your hands move on their own as they grab what you need: shears and cloths, first aid kits, bandages, medicine, water, and alcohol. You firmly tell Vash to sit down on the stool in the corner and not get in your way. You feel bad for being so stern with him, especially since he is injured too, but the man on the table is already playing dice with death.

You get to work quickly, knowing that every second counts. You remove the tattered clothing and assess the extent of his injuries. You're surprised he still has life left in him with the amount of blood he must have lost, chunks of his body apparently missing, gashes, and cracks covering his skin. You do as much as you can, focusing on the larger wounds first, knowing that time is of the essence in saving him. To your surprise, he doesn't bleed nearly as much as you think he should, given the severity of his situation. You roughly stitch him up and pull a few bullets from his flesh. His internal organs seem in good enough condition, and you're glad you don't have to operate on them further. As you work away, the wing on his back crumbles; the chunks feel strange, and you can't begin to guess the material, but you don't have a chance to analyze it either. By the time you are done, the wing is gone, leaving a chunky heap on the ground, almost like sand. You clean his body with water and alcohol before checking his skeleton and joints. There are no broken bones, but the right shoulder is dislocated. You take care to pull it back into place with a snap, and you continue to examine him. Much of his skin is cracked; it looks strange, and you can't begin to guess what caused it.

After hours of grueling work, you administer him medicine to hopefully avoid infection, another dose of strong painkillers, and some saline to help with his recovery. You lift his head carefully as you smear the gooey concoction on his gums for a longer lasting effect. To be doubly safe, you inject more drugs directly into his bloodstream and lather the wounds with ointment to help them heal. Wrapping him in bandages takes a lot from you too, especially since you can't accept Vash's offer to help since he is still dirty. By the end, your patient is almost entirely covered in bandages but still breathing. You throw a clean blanket over him and a pillow under his head, too worried to move him off the table onto the bed. It will have to wait, perhaps if he survives until dawn. But the chances of him making it through the night seem slim.

"Right." You let out a deep sigh. You can finally shift your attention from the dying man to Vash. You are deep into the night, pushing the morning hours, with dark circles forming under your eyes, but there is no rest for you yet. You turn towards the man in the chair; he looks like hell. You have never seen him look this bad before, and last time, he was the one whose life was dripping from his body on this table. Tears have carved deep lines into his dust, ash, and blood covered cheeks. There is an unusual mix of emotions on his face, but worry burns the brightest.

"It's your turn now," you say to Vash, catching his attention. His gaze lifts from the floor, and for a moment, it seems like he didn't hear you at all. You just continue, getting a washbasin, cloth and a jug of water ready. "You can use these to clean up; I'll help you with any spots you can't reach in a bit; I'll clean this mess up first."

"Will he survive? Will he be alright?" he asks instead, ignoring your comment completely.

"I do not know. I tried my best. The rest is up to him and fate itself. Whether he makes it or not is out of my hands." You look at him sympathetically. "Hopefully dawn will bring good news," you say softly.

As you pick up your bloody tools and cloths, you hear Vash stand up, but instead of walking towards the counter where the washing supplies are, his steps lead away, towards the door.

"Where do you think you're going?" you ask resolutely, a nip in your voice. He pauses in silence for a moment.

"I must go. I have some things to take care of still," he answers, a note of guilt present in his tone.

"You will clean up, have me patch you up, and take a nap before you can think about leaving. Doctor's orders!" Your words are commanding, leaving no room for argument. You're both tired; he looks awful, and you almost sway on your feet. But your work is not yet done.

Vash stands quietly for a moment longer before turning back and stripping a few layers of his tattered clothing. Exposing the bruises and wounds covering his body. He struggles a little with the setup at hand, using the reflection of your window to try and see where he has to reach. At the same time, you clean up the mess you made while working on your patient. You wipe the surfaces and wash the tools, and finally, you can discard the bloody robe, mask, and gloves.

You help Vash wash away the dirt from any spots he can't reach and have him sit on the chair in his underwear. You stick a cup of warm tea in his hand and down a strong coffee yourself before washing your face with cold water to wake up again. After that, you set everything up to stitch him back together and get to work. You examine him thoroughly and give him pain medication before getting the needle out. His body is tense and his pulse is still high; he has yet to calm down.

"Is he your brother? Even under all that bruising and swelling, I can tell the similarities." You speak softly to him to get his mind off the things that are hurting him at the moment.

"Yes, my twin," Vash replies, his voice hoarse and filled with pain.

"I didn't even know you had a twin. What's his name?" You continue as you tie together another suture.

"Knives."

"That's an interesting name," you say with little emotion in your tone, most of your attention going into taking care of his wounds. A stray thought of the wings crosses your mind; Vash has lost his too in the time your focus was on his brother. There is clearly something weird going on, but for now you are too tired to ask the relevant questions, and you need Vash to relax.

"I guess…" His voice trails off, and you can see him staring at the unconscious body on the table.

You keep talking as you work on him, stitching, disinfecting, and bandaging the larger cuts one by one. You give him a checkup and pain medication, and as you take his pulse, it is normal again. You are relieved; he seems to be stable and doing alright despite the way he looks. You provide him with some loose clothing you have laying around just in case and make him get in the bed you have in the other room to rest and recover for the night. He is hesitant, but the tiredness in his eyes tells you that he needs the rest.

"I will stay up with your brother; I will check on him, and I promise I will wake you up if there are any issues. Sleep. You need it." You assure him as you throw a cooling blanket on him before turning off the light and leaving the room. "Rest easy; everything will be alright now."

You return to the patient on the table and check his vitals again. You take his pulse and check his light blue eyes. His breathing has returned to normal, and he looks to be doing better, but as you press your hand on his forehead, you feel the developing fever. You know that this could be a sign of infection, and it makes you slightly nervous. His jet black hair feels damp as your hand glides over it, and you notice that his skin is sticky to the touch. However, you try to remain calm and decide to check again soon and keep a close eye on him.

To keep yourself from falling asleep, you keep yourself busy with whatever tasks you find. You clean up your kitchen from everything, organize your cabinets, and even clean Vash's clothes and hang them to dry outside. Dawn comes, but nothing changes; the slight fever still lingers, and Vash is asleep. You mix up some sugar water and carefully drip a few drops into Knives's mouth. He swallows painfully, and you continue administering him the water for a few hours. You're losing the battle with your exhaustion, so you make yourself a cup of coffee again, letting it steep while checking on the wounds. They look good, and it almost appears like they've started to heal a little. You write it off as your own delusion. The rising suns cast their hot light on the desert, and Vash's clothes dry in no time. You pick them up and get to sewing the dark shirt and his pants; the red coat is mostly gone, burned, and torn.

You realize that it has been a while since your last meal, as you even missed yesterday's dinner. You get to cooking up some porridge after leaving Vash's clothes in the other room and making sure from afar that he is still breathing. Every quarter hour, you return to the man on the table, check on him, and give him some water and medicine if necessary. Nothing has changed, neither for the better nor for the worse, and you are grateful for that, counting your blessings as you remind yourself of the condition he arrived in.

Another hour passes as Vash appears in the door-frame, his eyes first falling on his brother before moving to you. He looks better; he is still covered in bandages and bruises, but the wary tiredness is gone from his eyes. He wears the clothes you mended for him, and his expression softens as he takes in the sight of you checking the pulse of your patient.

"Good morning," you tell him with a slight smile. "I made some food, but it's probably cold by now. Feel free to take as much as you want. Your brother is doing alright; he has a slight fever, but it hasn't gotten worse. The wounds look good, and I've given him water and medicine. For now, it's okay; he is not out of the woods, but he's getting there."

"Morning," Vash says as he walks closer to you. He doesn't say much; there is an unexplainable expression on his face as he pulls you into a one armed yet crushing bear hug. You feel his breathing get more ragged as he holds you; he repeats seemingly endless "thank you"s until you feel tears soaking your shirt. He finally lets you go, holding your shoulder and looking you in the eyes, tears and snot running down his face.

"You're welcome, but don't get too carried away, okay? I cannot promise you anything other than that I will try to get him back to full health; it doesn't mean it will happen." You try to calm him down again, reaching for a tissue to hand him. "Now eat; I will check your wounds again after that."

And so it goes. Vash eats his fill, dragging his chair a bit closer to the table but not quite next to it, as you gave him a stern look, worried for any contamination. He finishes his meal quickly, eager to have his wounds checked, as if he is in a hurry. Luckily, they look fine, and you lather him in ointment and cover everything with fresh bandages, relieved that he is okay.

"You said you had some business to attend to. Is that why you are vibrating on this chair?" You ask calmly, checking the strange cracks in his skin on his cheek.

"Well, I have to go. I promise I will be back as soon as I can—just a few days at most. I am sorry to just dump him on you, but I beg you. I only go to keep both of you safe." His sky blue eyes try to track your movement the best they can as you put a bandage on him.

"It's alright; I'll take care of him. I doubt he will regain consciousness anytime soon. I can only hope he won't get worse." You take a step back, happy with your handiwork, as nothing is bleeding. It's the best you can do for Vash right now.

"I will forever be in your debt. Thank you for everything. I will pay you once I get back, I swear." His eyes look pleadingly at you as he gets up from the chair.

"I believe you; don't worry about that." You smile, recognizing the honor in his face.

Vash gives you a nod and goes closer to his brother. He says something quietly to him, and you don't quite pick up any of the words. With that, Vash turns and walks to the front door, and you follow.

"Thank you again," he says to you tenderly, and then more loudly over the whole house: "Get better soon, brother!"

You watch as Vash steps outside, heading into the desert. Only a little while later, you figure out he has nothing with him but the clothes on his back and the gun on his leg. No water, no food, no shelter—nothing. You turn and see what's left of the red coat on the chair, now realizing you must really be out of it to not notice it sooner. But it's too late to go after him now; all you can do is hope that he has a plan.

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CORNTURTLE/ZOEYNIE (ABBY X ZOEY) HEADCANONS:

Because why not?

(Note: I am well aware of what happened to Saja Boys at the end of the movie so this is more like my "what if" headcanons if they stayed and have their own character instead of being soulless & brainless demons behind stage who only put on an idol persona in front of civillians and cornturtle became a thing lol)

• I'm pretty sure we already agreed that they're sunshine protector x sunshine, large bf x small gf, himbo x chaotic baddie, yapper bf x yapper gf, freaky x freaky, you name it.

• Other than that, I feel like these two would genuinely have the healthiest and most wholesome relationship once it flourish if you think about it.

• Zoey would be best with someone who can match with her energy. Someone who makes her feel like she's heard and also not make her feel like she's weird or being too much. Abby is a good balance of being a tease while also making someone feel like they still belong (we saw how this guy always got an arm slung on any of the boys and even gave Baby a piggyback).

• Abby's ready to listen to whatever Zoey is about to ramble out of her thoughts and will not even hesitate to entertain her ideas. He loves hearing her yap endlessly. He might even give his own input which would spark more rambling:

"Oh... OH! When we were filming for a summer-themed music video, the director made me hold a baby turtle for my part! The little guy was so calm through the whole thing and I LOVE IT! The caretaker even allowed me to feed it! What if he saw me as his mother?"

"What if you were its mother in his past life? Maybe you were a turtle. Do you think it was trying to convince you to go with it at the ocean by flapping its flippers?"

"Is that why I'm so attached to turtles?"

"If it's true then it's possible."

"Oh my god!"

• Movie night every week and they get to openly share their commentaries or theories while watching, absurd or not.

• Initially watched Sofia the First out of boredom since they ran out of options but ended up being invested and did a whole marathon of season 1 in one sitting.

• Abby's favorite character is Princess Amber (surprisingly), Zoey's is Cedric and Prince James. They VIBE with the musical numbers.

• Had an argument if Amber and the princesses were in the right for disliking Ruby and Jade on the princess slumber party episode. (them being grownass adults debating over fictional children characters' morals is the most cornturtle thing to do)

• It's rare for them to argue over something major/serious, but often with trivial stuff (best fictional character, best song, best artist, etc.)

• Definitely had a "the wicked witch of the east" debate.

• Their main love language is physical touch.

• They're heavily into cuddling, whether it's spooning, Zoey on Abby's lap, or just hugging each other face-to-face.

• Zoey loves burying her face on Abby's chest and sniffing his shirt. Abby loves nuzzling or pressing his cheek on Zoey's hair.

• Abby isn't good with hairstyles but eventually picked up the skill from observing how Zoey styles her hair.

• They would buy matching cute little trinkets, limited-edition plushies to add on their collection, matching animal print hats or the ones with animal ears, headbands, notebooks with cute designs.

• Abby is really good with DIY nail art and enjoys it as his hobby, whereas Zoey only schedules an appointment with Rumi and Mira (add that she goes hunting, train, or do night patrols plus her schedule as an idol is already packed so she really doesn't have much time to learn or even find interest on learning it alone)

• The moment she finds out Abby did his own nails she stopped her monthly manicure & pedicure appointments bc why schedule and pay for one when you have your hot giant bf to do it for you for free and willingly?

• Abby doesn't move much in his sleep which is the complete opposite of Zoey. He would tease her for "playing twisters" in her sleep.

• When her movements bother him too much he will just resort to wrapping her like a blanket burrito and hug her like she's a giant corn plushie. It always works and GREATLY saves his sleep quality.

• Zoey owns a giant turtle plush that hogs the bed but it ALWAYS ends up on the floor by the time she wakes up.

• He would bring over her favorite snacks at her studio especially when she gets too busy with writing and producing new songs, quietly and comfortably sharing a cup of limited-edition Huntrix ramyeon.

• She would visit the company building the Saja Boys are under just to watch him create a new choreography for the group's comeback, do dance covers or even just doing warm-ups. Always loudly cheering and is excited when he does a point move or gets on a dancebreak. Towel and water canteen already in her hand when the music is closing to an end.

• He would even persuade her to do dance trends/challenges with him to which she hesitates at first since her dancing style is different from his but turns giddy the moment she gets it right. He would even pat her head and laugh because he finds her reactions endearing.

• They often do cute mirror selfies.

• Some of his clothes already ended up at her closet in Huntrix's penthouse with how she borrows his shirt every time she sleeps over at the Saja Boys' dorm in his room then she comes home the next day wearing a completely different shirt that is evidently too large for her over her sweatpants, who knows where her original Derpy-print sweater went that Mira and Rumi had to interrogate Abby (she's still their maknae at the end of the day, grown or not)

• When they go on dates, they make sure to use the most of their time to have fun.

• Arcades and amusement parks are their favorite go-to places for a date. You NEVER see them leave the place without a new plushie in tow.

• Abby's a master in claw machines while Zoey goes HAM in whack-a-mole and shooting games it lowkey scares him with how she laughs a little too loudly (and maniacally) every time she wins.

• Both can handle the scariest rides in the amusement park. The viking and slingshot are easily their faves as they can freely scream as loud as possible in the air while feeling like their souls are on the verge of being taken away (pun unintended)

• They always manage to find fun even at the most mundane things to do. For example, harvesting corns.

• Yes, Abby has his own little garden at the Saja Boys' dorm building. It was initially an open balcony where the boys could hangout but most of them prefer staying indoors other than Jinu for Derpy and Sussie's playtime (or maybe Romance when he feels the need for a change of scenery when taking photos to post for their fans) but it was too spacey it could make a decent flat so half of it's portion got renovated into a mini greenhouse using their funds and Abby is in charge of tending it (plus he's gifted with a green thumb). He has a plant box, not too big or too small for his corns and cabbages. His plants are mainly vegetables but he also has flowers like hibiscus, bougainvilleas, and orchids.

• Rumi and Bobby have once negotiated with him for a free bundle of his veggies in exchange of a limited platinum-edition Zoey photocard. He may be her bf but he doesn't get an easy pass for Huntrix's merch.

• Zoey would challenge him for a rap battle since he also has a rap position (even though Baby is the one that could fairly catch up to her and the main rapper) and she KNOWS she's still gonna win.

• Her people-pleasing tendencies would sometimes takeover so there were moments that she had to tone down her roasts on Abby (even though it's nothing serious rly, but she goes all out when it's with professional underground rappers and Baby).

• She has at least made him cry once in their "not really serious" rap battle. She's far too good at spitting the nastiest bars even if it's a playful impromptu. Baby uses it against Abby once in a while:

"Damn, what are those muscles for then? You can't even pick on people with a clever metaphorical insult."

"I was made to pick people up LITERALLY!"

• Also, he simply just can't bring himself to insult or roast Zoey (other than her size, which btw got him learning the hard way and ending up being humble-folded to half in seconds).

• Let's just say Abby finds satisfaction on their size difference. Even though she could easily flip him over

• He likes picking her by the waist, she likes being picked by the waist.

• Openly support each other on their tours, would post a picture of each others' group lightsticks or fancams in their social media stories even if they sometimes don't get to stay too long until the end of the concert.

• Overall, their relationship is very wholesome (other than the freaky crap they do behind doors when it's just the two of them).

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• Their size difference plays a huge part in their sexual activities.

• You'd think Abby is freaky? Well, Zoey is freakier.

• Zoey likes it when his shadow completely looms over her as she gets railed. Abby doesn't have to know that.

• Lots of scratches and bites on the both of them. While Abby is the type to leave marks, Zoey could leave just as much.

• Zoey pulling Abby's hair as he buries his nose between her neck and shoulders.

• He finds pleasure in being choked by her thighs when he gets her to sit on his face.

• Both are into praise kink, either of them could be the giver or the receiver.

• Abby could easily wrap one hand on each of Zoey's thighs (or any of her tbh) and flip her over to a new position. Zoey loves it when he does that.

• Both are really shameless in making noise that's why they have agreed to only engage on such activities when they have the space all to themselves ALONE.

• Abby is lowkey into bondage (receiving).

• They've done every single position but the lotus or anything that ends up with Zoey riding him is their fave because the both of them get to control their pace. She could just bounce on him as much as she wants or he could just grab her by the butt to move her up and down. It's also easier for them to kiss each other as they get lost into pleasure and Zoey could rest on his chest to ground herself post-orgasm.

• Aftercare and cuddling sessions are a MUST. They're still cuddlebugs at the end of the day.

• Lots of giggling on their pillowtalk.