#though i will admit. lots of those traps are definitely interesting

[thanatika]

hidden mission logs in the pathologic 1 bachelor route

has anyone ever talked about how the bachelor actually does have more mission statements that update throughout the game like the other two healers, they're just hidden in the pathologic 1 script file and never trigger? because i found those.

it's interesting to me, because i first heard about pathologic through the hbomberguy video, and a big point he makes at the beginning is how clever it is that the bachelor's day 1 mission about examining simon kain never changes throughout the game, even though you almost immediately find out that this isn't going to happen. hbomberguy framed it as cleverly underscoring how daniil originally came for the town for his own goals and now he's trapped there, stuck doing something totally different, and i always thought that was the case too... but apparently not!

here are all of the mission logs i found, with estimated days for the ones that don't appear in the game, based on the mission logs of the other healers and the events that are mentioned:

i also made a nekoweb page with all of the game's mission logs for easier reading, that also has the 2005 version of the text and the russian version, as well as the script id numbers so people can check for themselves: https://thanatica.nekoweb.org/mission_logs.html (update: mirror hosted on github here)

they're pretty fascinating, and definitely give an insight into how unstable daniil's headspace is throughout his route. like, him essentially saying he'd rather kill himself than admit defeat as early as day 2 (he explicitly uses "suicide" instead of "die" in the other translations). and the sudden switch to 2nd person POV in the day 11 mission log makes him come off as pretty dissociative at that point, especially since the other two healers speak in 1st person throughout their logs. and just the general paranoia in everything he says.

i do wonder if these mission updates were intentionally disabled or what? there are definitely other dialogues which appear in the game's script but can't be triggered (the bachelor route dialogue with the haruspex after you discover you're all toys on day 12, for example), and they went to the trouble of translating all of this text for the 2015 HD release, so i'd guess that it's just the game being janky and them never fixing a lot of instances of dialogue/mission log triggers being broken.

[ceaselesswatchersspecialboy]

Okay here we go

Does Stanfraud's eye still bleeds, like when Bill was possessing Ford or doesn't because of his bigger connection to Ford's body?

Is Stanfraud an uncle/big brother figure to Soos, like Stanley is his dad figure? Does Bill even care about him even a little😢

I know that the main focus of this au is on Bill, but since Stanley didn't try to pretend to be Ford, how did Stanley's and Filbrick's first meeting went after the whole "getting kicked out" thing"? Especially since both Stan and Ford were definitely broke at the time

You mentioned that Bill still has access to a little portion of his powers, what are they exactly?

Anyway your au is genuinely awesome and seeing it on my dash is always a huge treat 💛💛💛

Okay the first question I really want to answer because I’ve been thinking about this:

— His eye definitely bleeds on occasion. Even though he is far more connected to Ford’s body here, he’s still a demon possessing a host. He shouldn’t be there. There’s some outer force keeping him trapped. So I have thought about the fact there would probably be some lasting impacts on the body due to possession exposure for so long, such as the eye bleeding becoming a regular problem and gradual loss of vision in that eye. There may also be other physical impacts, but I’ll work on those when I manage to get down an official design for him.

— Great News! He is like Soos’ weird uncle! That may be where he learned to be somewhat decent around kids, honestly. He absolutely tried to mess with him at first, make jabs, tell him the date of his death, attempt to drive him to madness just a little (this is why Stan had to get rid of the last handyman), but Soos proved to be incorruptible and took all of Stanfraud’s weirdness in stride. Bill does end up caring about him. He goes as far as to liking their conversations. Soos keeps up with his chaos! Even Bill isn’t sure what’s going on in that head of his (when he gets his own body back he’s going to find out).

— Though Bill is the main focus of the plot-change, the other aspects are equally as important and so I’m glad they also have people’s interest! Their first meeting is… tense, to say the least. If Filbrick has any regrets, which I think I’ll leave up to interpretation, he’s far too stubborn a man to show them, and would rather dig himself further into a hole than admit he made a mistake. Stan desperately just wants to ignore all the scathing comments and get this little reunion over with, until Filbrick makes a comment about Ford, then Stan snaps. You can insult him, he probably deserves it, but not his brother. Sure, they may not be his brother right now, but the intent is there, and that’s what counts.

It cuts everything short, with Stan grabbing Fraud and telling him they’re leaving (He doesn’t complain).

With Filbrick, I do kind of want to explore their dynamic over the years while he’s still alive, especially with Stan, but also with how he’d treat ‘Ford’ and his odder behaviour. I don’t want to just make Filbrick a one-dimensional character though, as I think there’s a lot to be said about the cycle of abuse and parental projection so. While the AU may be based around the question ‘what if Bill got stuck possessing Ford?’ The answers it has lead me down a lot of different paths to explore — such as this!

— The powers he has access too lessen over time, but currently he is somewhat capable of seeing potential future outcomes (ciphervoyance), pyrokinesis, telekinesis, faster healing factor and teleportation. Note that all of these are in a much weaker state and drain Ford’s body and by extension Bill heavily — especially teleportation. Doing that once can cause him to pass out, so it’s more of an emergency thing, most his abilities are honestly. Too much focus is required.

And I’m so happy to be a little treat on your dash!! I hope you enjoy all this just as much!

[gladiatorcunt]

Modern coryo whos trying to sorta maybe manipulate his gf by being obsessed and then not reading her texts for 3 days but the gf is literally the same so it’ll be like

r: “heyyy” and then a day later he replies “heyaaa” and then it goes on like that for a week until he cracks and sends her 15 messages in the span of 4 minutes

cw: feminization/fem label “gf” but the reader is still only intended to be afab, the ask has she/her pronouns but i don’t use them in the writing, manipulation and toxic behavior, typical coryo/modern!coryo warnings, love bombing, not canon to the main au, black cat reader ish, reader has a shower in their dorm bc i say so 🤫, male masturbation

Now Coryo wouldn’t do this during your relationship, despite his best attempts to play it cool, you make him panic and he’s immediately resorting to rich boy love bombing (trips, those ridiculously expensive boxed roses, 999999999 rounds of oral on his yacht, a summer house, etc.) followed by baby trapping. He’s not stupid enough to try something like that deeper into your relationship, for him it’s about making sure the foundation is as solid as possible and not shaking it up.

This would really only happen before you even start dating, after he’s bumped into you in the dorms enough times to wear you down into giving him your number. He’s still in his “i have to the most mysterious person alive” mindset and he hasn’t quite shed the fuckboy persona yet. He doesn’t seek anybody out or anything, it was love at first sight with you unfortunately, he’ll just imply that that you’re another contact in a long list. (You’re the only one in his favorites 💀)

You’re smart enough to be wary, too involved in academics and proving yourself to go sniffing around Coriolanus Snow. You don’t really talk to a lot of people, and you’re not interested in a swarm of meaningless interactions. You’re just grateful that he stopped calling you so much, learning that you very much prefer texting. He’s the king of the “hey u up?” text, and you have the flattest look on your face as you reply “Yes.” and turn your phone face down. Exchanges like happen over and over.

Does your heart flutter when he insists on walking you to class and pecking your cheek at the door? Yes but you’ll roll your eyes and make a big deal out of wiping it off. Are you intrigued by how much he hauls ass to get you your coffee order whenever he senses that you need it (because he can, he’s like spiderman but lame)? Well, yes, but he must be playing some kind of game with you. Has a cliche bet with his fraternity brothers over your assumed virginity maybe. The more you’re determined to not fall for it, the more you find yourself slipping as the days go by.

Just when you turn your head when he pecks your cheek outside the lecture hall, expecting the gesture more than dreading it, he gives you a blank stare and turns on his heel. You take a second to blink and then shrug, it’s no skin off you back if Coriolanus decides to be normal for once. You definitely do not have a bit of a scowl throughout the entire session. (he nearly lost it when you didn’t react at the lack of a kiss, he kicked the wall and almost broke his foot)

He’s back to the “heyy” texts at random hours, responding to your “Hey.” that came a day later two days after that. He’s screaming into his pillow and pacing his grandma’am’s gardens, glaring at the staff pruning the shrubs. Coryo would rather die than admit defeat though, so he hardens his resolve. You’ll break eventually. You on the other hand are living normally, slurping ramen and working on essays. You’ve learned not get your hopes up over a pipe dream, the idea that someone like him would genuinely care about you being so laughable that you get over it rather quickly. You may be from different economic classes, but a man’s attention is never a necessity. That an he’s far from the only trust fund kid in the world.

A week later, your phone goes off in the middle of the night. You step out of the shower and dry yourself off, walking over to your bed and picking it up. To your surprise, the notification from Coriolanus isn’t another dry message, it’s several videos. They all look dark and fuzzy, ranging from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. In some of the thumbnails you can see flashes of bare skin. You click on the first one and are immediately faces with Coriolanus Snow’s sweaty abs.

You’re frozen as he eventually splatters jizz all over them, the camera work is shaky and the flash exposes too much for your liking. You can see his abdominal muscles twitch in the aftermath of his orgasm. He drags his fingers through his own cum and smears it over the camera, giving you a pov of what it’d be like to have your face covered in it.

Your phone chimes again.

Stalker: turn the sound on for the rest ;) see u at the car wash next friday, babe ❤️

You block him (after you save the videos and check the charge on your vibrator).

[lostinforestbound]

Headcanons towards animals/pets/insects? Is he a dog or cat person? Would he enjoy having pets? Is he scared/disgusted by bugs?

I assume these are for Rolan as well! What thought provoking questions!! I think I have a few ideas!

Rolan with Animals

I don't think he dislikes animals overall! He's aware that animals can be wonderful companions to have. He definitely prefers some over others though. I see him has a cat person, as most dogs are very messy and he doesn't want them ruining anything in the tower with their slobber. (Slobber grosses him out)

If his partner wanted pets, he wouldn't be against it, but if the animals tend to be messy he gets irritated. He likes having things neat, tidy, and in it's place. I think he can handle a cat or two, but nothing more than that.

It would be different if his partner had a familiar, he could never ask them not to summon them. But, respectively, if they're huge like a bear or wolf, please keep them away from certain areas of the tower. They could set off traps.

I know I said he was a cat person, but I can also see him liking bunnies! He won't admit it, but he thinks they're cute. Especially their angry thumping. He would totally argue back like how he would talk back to a meowing cat.

"You dare thump/yell at me? You're in my space and I am working! This will not be tolerated in my presence. I give you food, water, a comfortable bed, and this is how I'm repaid?"

If the animal enjoys it, he would playfully chase them if they had a close bond. It gets his mind off of his work for once and it's a rare instance of him having genuine fun. He'll feel like a child again in the best way. (He will never admit that)

He hates bugs. Mosquitos, flies, ants, cockroaches, pretty much all the pesky ones. He's disgusted by them would incinerate them on the spot if he had a choice, but he doesn't want to ruin the tower floors. He'll use Gust to push them out the door though. Gods he hated when bugs came into his tent while they were traveling on the road.

But I think some bugs would interest him! Like colorful beetles and dragonflies with their luminescent wings! He likes to appreciate them from afar when he's out in Bloombridge Park. (Hells forbid if they fly at him though)

Honestly, I've been thinking a lot about if he would like spiders or not, and for now I'll have to say no. Tiny spiders are pests at most and he wouldn't be too bothered, but if he finds one nearing the size of his palm? NO.

Thankfully, before he can think of killing them, Lia usually takes those spider outside herself. She would chastise him for nearly killing it as the spiders are part of a balanced ecosystem. Anytime there's a spider that size, just tell her and she'll take the damn thing.

He's not stupid, of course he knows how essential spiders are for the ecosystem, he just doesn't want any of them near his person. Those beady eyes they have are praying for his downfall.

Usually his main rule is no animals on the bed with him, but it's not like the animal will listen to him. It won't be uncommon to see him sleeping soundly, snuggled with the cat/dog/bunny that decided he needed company for the night.

[kitausuret]

Alright, I have to admit I have not kept up at all with the Carnage/Flash side of Venom comic verse these past few years, so - who is Aria? The few issues I've read centered on Flash during these wacky symbiote times did not contain her, and the Marvel comics wiki gives me nothing. But you have me curious.

Hey there, friend! You wanna know who Aria is? Well, that's exactly what I'm here for. You're right, though - I'm not sure she even has a wiki article yet. She doesn't even have a last name! But I'm all for those underappreciated characters, so, let's go.

(All the following panels will be by Gronbekk/Perez from Carnage 2023.)

(Carnage #1)

We first meet Aria as the bartender at the very on-the-nose-named "Pour Decisions" bar. "Wait, isn't Flash an alcoholic?" Well... yeah. But Aria doesn't know that. And As you can see by the narration, it doesn't have the same effect on him that it used to. But, you'll see this is just another demon he has to battle.

Aria is clearly familiar with Flash - he's become a regular by this point. He's also a bit of a loner but he still knows how to put on the charm. But also, Aria understandably shows some concerns about him.

Flash is seeking purpose in his life, but he's not finding it. Aria knows he's well-meaning, but as always, Flash sometimes gets himself into trouble when he tries to help. It's too bad!

Because Flash is the best, he does apologize for his ill-timed heroics, and like, honestly, who can stay mad at him? Not Aria, even with her perfect hair. (I love her hair.)

(Carnage #2)

She also calls him out on looking like a damn mess.

She's SO into him though and it's so cute. I'm gonna cry. She wants to take that boy home and [redacted/saved for fanfic].

Aria unfortunately vanishes for most of the rest of the series, but since we're appreciating women, let's appreciate Liz for a second here too, after she and Flash take down Carnage.

(Carnage #8)

I'm always giggling at this. Flash doesn't get why there are so many damn symbiotes these days, either.

So even though Aria saw Flash initially as a mess (which he was)...

...after nearly dying at Carnage's hand multiple times/almost losing his mom/being trapped in the Darkforce Cube etc etc, he decides he's got to put himself back together. I do like the panel of him fixing one of his prostheses a lot. It's a nice touch we haven't seen the likes of since Space Knight. (Nice job, Gronbekk & Perez!)

I love this scene where she makes him a mocktail. A fruity little drink. And he does love it. Because who wouldn't.

Like, oh my God, even Liz sees it. She's definitely hinting that if Flash doesn't snatch up Aria, she will.

And then my most FAVOURITE Flash/Aria scene... that truly solidifies that maybe possibly there's a chance for them??? MAYBE??

THAT BOY IS GETTING LAAAAAAAAAAAID ahem. Anyways.

I just, I really love this! It's spot-on with the fact that when Flash is really into someone, he's kind of awkward! But he's soooo sincere and Aria is SO into it. He's taking active interest in what she's into! He's pulling himself together! He's living again!

I want Flash/Aria to happen so badly like, you don't even know. I want them to go jogging in crop tops together. I want them watching birds and getting coffee and her giving him That Look fifteen more times. I want him to treat her RIGHT and for this to be his best relationship since Betty.

But mostly, I just want Aria to survive the next goddamn event.

[whenmemorydies]

There's lots of evidence that Syd wants that recognition from the fine dining world. The star, for one. The way that she stares at Carmy's coverage in the media. In S1, she doesn't want to do Brigade, but she does it, because Carmy wants it.

She has also been commodified and extracted from those fine dining restaurants she worked at as Carmy has but has lacked the same type of access he's had. It is a training style drilled into her from CIA in all likelihood.

I'm fascinated by your recent piece which talks about the miliary influence on Escoffier, but really, it's all imperialism down the line. French, Russian, British American, and extraction and presentation of food as commodity and not communities or people.

My hope is that the show refutes all of these things or at least hard-checks them, but what do you think? I don't think the show ultimately agrees with what is playing out in S3 at all.

I love this question! I agree with everything you've said here about why Sydney has gone along with Carmy to the extent that she has. She wants to make this work for herself - Syd is ambitious and we saw in seasons 1-2 how she backs herself (I love this about her). She believes in Carmy too. Her training. Her own imposter syndrome (her trying to talk Carmy out of asking her to that Ever funeral, ugh), and also maybe her belief that Carmy needs her to do it with him so that she can balance him out. Carmy has already admitted to her that she makes him better at this. I'm thinking Sydney has taken that to heart. Even though she tells him she's not his babysitter, she's the one who doesn't miss a beat to intercept him before he rips into her sous, Tina. She's the one who tells him to speak to Richie. My heart, these two!!!!

With your question, I actually think there's a tension in the show here: there's a genuine love for the restaurant industry, as gnarly as it is but also a recognition that the status quo, particularly in relation to things like the Brigade, the Michelin star system, as being a literal trap for the people working in the industry. I think Courtney Storer's experience of burnout and her involvement as a producer on the show propels a lot of that sentiment and thats why I agree with you, I think the show and the folks behind it definitely don't agree with the shit that went down in season 3 is the way to operate.

This Joanna Calo interview is a good one with insights on seasons 1-2. Towards the end, Calo drops this little gem:

I also think one of the things we're always interested in with Carmy is how much does his trauma and his toxic learning actually make him good at his job? Do you have to beat yourself up to be excellent?

She then says she disagrees and that you don't need to beat yourself up to be excellent.

So yes, long story short - I agree with you. I think season 3 was meant to show us what not to do when running a restaurant. It was meant to show us what not to do when being in relationship with others. And I reckon s4 is going to be about Carmy and Sydney, turning that ship around.

[justsomerandomfanfic]

Hellooo! hoping i'm getting this in time for your matchup requests ^_^

19, 5'3 in height, she/her, bisexual with a lean for men. i have a slightly grown out buzzcut that is dyed brown, i also have 8 face piercings including a stretched septum, green eyes, ghostly white pale skin ( 😭 genuinely no other way to put just how pale i am tbh ) with a ton of orangey freckles on my arms, shoulders, and face.

My hobbies consist of writing, doing professional rhythm roller skating, and i work for an in house bakery. My aesthetic definitely leans more towards metalhead/emo and i listen to lots of music but generally listen to more 70-90's throwbacks or ... metal music, duh.

i'd like to be matched up from Supernatural, Stranger Things, and BNHA if you could ^_^

your works are lovely and i hope to see what you have for me! -🪦

Hi!!!

Professional rhythm roller skating!? Super cool!

I really had a jam with this one!

So, I hope you like your matchups!

Sorry, it's a bit late. :)

<33333333333333

Romantic Matchups; Supernatural, Stranger Things, and My Hero Academia

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Romantic;

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Supernatural;

Crowley -

You were introduced to Crowley through Sam and Dean.

However, they didn't want you to ever meet him.

But it was only a matter of time before you would meet the King of Hell.

You were tagging along on the hunt, using your skills to help them out as a backup.

From the moment Crowley laid eyes on you, he was intrigued - not just by your skills but by the way you carried yourself.

He noticed the slight but sharp confidence in your demeanor and the way you balanced sarcasm and warmth effortlessly.

When Sam and Dean weren’t around, he’d often find reasons to chat with you, and it was clear he didn’t mind the occasional “assistance” you’d offer, even if he would never admit it out loud.

You and Crowley began by keeping your interactions light, teasing each other whenever you crossed paths.

You’d throw out witty comments or sarcastic remarks, and Crowley would respond in kind, a smirk playing at his lips.

Over time, those little moments turned into actual conversations, ones that ranged from hilarious banter to surprisingly deep topics.

Crowley started to take a personal interest in your safety during hunts - he might act aloof about it, but you could always count on him to subtly make sure you weren’t walking into a trap.

And did he give you a hellhound? Yeah...

When you’d get caught up in a particularly dangerous situation, Crowley would always be the first to step in and ensure your safety, though he would never admit that he did anything when you asked him who magically stopped a vampire from biting you.

You both quickly became comfortable with each other, finding a surprising amount of trust and comfort in the other’s presence.

Even when you’d joke about him being a demon, Crowley couldn’t help but feel a flicker of admiration for your wit and courage.

I mean, regular people wouldn't just tease him.

But you weren't just some other human... Not to him...

At first, it seemed like the two of you would always be friends - casual, sarcastic, and witty with the occasional moment of unexpected depth.

But over time, Crowley’s feelings began to change.

He noticed the way you smiled when you caught him off guard with your humor, or how his face would oddly feel warm sometimes when you'd smile at him, because of him.

He wouldn’t admit it, of course.

Instead, he’d try to keep it under wraps, brushing it off as ‘just another human emotion.’

Ew, feelings...

The turning point came when you were hurt during a hunt, and Crowley showed more concern than he ever would have before.

You saw through his usual façade and the way he hesitated before helping you made something in your chest flutter.

You realized then that your own feelings had shifted too - what started as a friendship had blossomed into something much deeper.

Crowley wasn’t one to wear his emotions on his sleeve.

So, when the time came for him to finally confess, it wasn’t some grand speech.

It was a quiet moment, with just the two of you sitting in the Impala after a hunt, the hum of the engine filling the silence.

He glanced over at you and, in a tone that was just a little softer than usual, muttered, “You’ve made me soft, you know that?”

You raised an eyebrow, turning to face him.

He sighed and added, “I care about you more than I’d like to admit.” His usual smirk returned, but it was more genuine this time. “And I’d rather like to have a Queen of Hell.”

Once Crowley realized his feelings were real, he didn’t waste any time.

He would still be his devilishly charming self, but there was something more sincere behind every look he gave you.

He’d show up with small gestures - maybe an extravagant bottle of your favorite drink he’d ‘acquired’ or a rare book he knew you’d enjoy.

But it wasn’t just about the material gifts.

The way he’d look at you when you weren’t paying attention or the way his hand would brush yours after a hunt was his own subtle way of saying, “I’m here."

Your relationship would have a dynamic of playful teasing, quiet moments of shared understanding, and mutual respect.

Crowley would take care of you in ways that were unique to him - keeping you safe during hunts, making sure you were always protected, and showing up when you least expected him to, just to check on you.

In return, you’d offer him your honesty, always knowing he needed someone who wouldn’t judge him but would still call him out when needed.

You both would enjoy cozy evenings in, maybe sipping your favorite drink and playing chess, or you’d let him steal your sketches.

Crowley would often drag you into the occasional “off-the-record” meetings.

He would crown you as his Queen of Hell.

You get a crown and everything.

All the hellhounds.

You named one 'Fluffy.'

He’d enjoy showing off his more protective side, and you’d love to mess with him by teasing him about it.

"Awe, you do care!"

"Oi, shut up."

~~~

Stranger Things;

Eddie Munson -

You were roller skating at the local rink one early evening, almost at sunset, enjoying the cool breeze and music from your Cassette player.

Eddie Munson had been watching the teens around the perimeter.

Because, for some reason, the kids wanted to do DnD outside.

And the rink had fewer parents and annoying and judgemental people.

He missed his throne...

But, Eddie was eyeing you for a while.

He was immediately taken by how confident and carefree you looked, the way you skated with such ease and grace.

Doing little tricks and stuff.

You caught his gaze as you twirled around, and when you playfully sped up to show off, Eddie couldn’t help but challenge you to a race.

Why?

He didn't have skates?

A skater VS runner.

At first, he thought it was going to be some typical silly contest, but obviously, you were faster since you were in skates.

Eddie can't run that fast.

You both ended up talking afterward, and he discovered that you were just as into metal music as he was.

What else did he think you were listening to with your headphones?

From that moment, a strong friendship blossomed, rooted in shared music tastes and mutual respect.

Eddie loved spending time with you at the roller rink, and as your friendship deepened, so did your late-night hangouts.

You’d both be up for hours talking about your favorite bands, hanging around the park, or just jamming out in Eddie’s trailer, listening to everything from Metallica to Black Sabbath.

Mostly just Metallica.

Cause that's music.

Eddie admired your strength and your ability to speak your mind without fear, and he quickly became one of your biggest supporters.

Whether you were at the rink, on the couch, or at a concert together, you always felt comfortable around him.

He was a bit of an open book - wild, eccentric, and always willing to be goofy around you.

You also shared a love of writing and creativity, and Eddie loved reading your short stories, offering you feedback in his signature “loud and passionate” style.

Over time, Eddie began to notice how his feelings for you were shifting.

It started with the little things - like how his heart raced when you laughed at his jokes or how he couldn’t stop looking at you when you skated by.

He’d brush it off, thinking it was just a passing infatuation, but it became more than that.

Every time he’d find himself lingering a little longer around you, getting lost in your conversations, or holding onto every word you’d say, he knew something had changed.

It happened one night when you were both sitting on the couch, just the two of you, watching an old horror movie.

Frankenstein.

Eddie had been quiet for a while, his hand resting beside yours on the couch cushion.

Without thinking, he reached out and took your hand in his, squeezing it gently.

His heart skipped a beat when you didn’t pull away, but instead, you gave him a soft, knowing smile.

“Eddie,” You said softly, breaking the silence. “What’s going on in that head of yours? You gettin' scared?”

He hesitated for a moment, then looked at you, his expression more vulnerable than you’d ever seen. “The movie is not why I'm scared. I think I like you. A lot. More than a friend, actually.”

You were shocked, "I feel the same..." But that knowing smile reappeared, "But are you sure you're not scared?"

Eddie rolled his eyes, "Ugh, I hate you." Groaning dramatically, and letting his head fall into your lap.

"Mmm, from what you just confessed, I'd beg to differ."

From there, your relationship grew into something special.

Eddie was surprisingly romantic - he might not always show it, but the way he’d leave little notes for you in his music sheets, or the way he’d surprise you with your favorite band’s merch, told you everything you needed to know.

His love language was all about sharing moments of creativity with you, like writing songs together or improvising riffs while you skated.

He adored seeing you smile and laugh, and he’d make it his mission to do just that - whether it was through a cheesy pick-up line or by surprising you with a spontaneous roller skating date.

Yes, he'd skate for you.

Or at least try...

He holds your hand with a death grip.

Your connection was rooted in a deep friendship, but the love between you two felt like it had always been there.

~~~

My Hero Academia;

Dabi -

You were both on opposite sides of a tense situation - Dabi, a member of the League of Villains, and you, an unknown force trying to take down his group.

You clashed a few times, and though you hated his guts, you couldn’t help but feel drawn to his cynicism and dark humor.

It was only a matter of time before your paths collided again - this time, face-to-face, in a far less hostile situation.

He might’ve been trying to burn you alive, but you somehow managed to talk your way out of it.

Go you!

The two of you clashed with words more than anything.

His sharp, cutting sarcasm clashed against your unyielding spirit.

You started to realize that there was something more behind his angry exterior, but you refused to admit it to yourself.

Over time, you found yourself working against him more often, but you couldn’t deny the intense pull you felt when you two were in the same room.

He had a knack for making your heart race - not from fear, but from the complexity of his presence.

Dabi would occasionally find a reason to strike up conversations with you, whether it was mocking your lack of fear or pushing you to show what you were really made of.

You knew he wasn’t the kind of person to trust, but somehow, in the midst of all the fighting, you’d seen little moments of vulnerability in him - when his guard would slip just a fraction.

He was a dangerous man, but there was something raw and honest about his pain that you couldn’t ignore.

The confession came in a battle, of all places.

You were both on opposing sides and in the heat of the moment, after the dust had settled, Dabi simply turned to you and muttered, “You think you’re the only one who’s messed up? I don’t give a damn about anyone else, but there’s something about you…”

Before you could respond, he grinned darkly and added, “I’m not good for you, you know that, right?”

And yet, the way he said it didn’t sound like a threat - it sounded like a confession, like he was trying to convince himself more than anything.

Your relationship with Dabi would be complicated, messy, and intense.

He wasn’t the type to show affection the conventional way, but his actions spoke louder than words.

When you were in danger, Dabi would always find a way to get to you first - whether it was to save you from a fight or to drag you out of harm’s way.

At times, his dark humor would clash with your more grounded perspective, but that only made your connection even more compelling.

Dabi’s love wasn’t gentle - it was fierce and consuming, like a fire that you had no choice but to dance with.

Honestly, slay queen.

Punk/metal dark romance Beauty and The Beast vibes going on here.

[bthump]

Although both characters absolutley hate being too vulnerable with each other, which of do the two do you think would end up open up about their feelings first? personally, i think it would be Griff but ahsdhs i still feel like it's not something he would easily let out unless there were specific circusmtances involved.

I fully trust your knowledge on Griffith, Guts, and their relationship in general so who do you think would open up about their feelings towards each other first? Of course, in a context where Guts never left the hawks lol.

Thanks for your interest in my opinion!

Personally my take is it would probably be Guts, because imo he's the one who's more aware of his feelings, and able to talk about them. I think Griffith didn't even consciously realize how important Guts was to him until he ended up in a torture chamber. He can't even admit to himself that Guts is his friend during the Golden Age.

Guts, on the other hand, at least knows he wants to be Griffith's friend and has told other people, so it's (slightly) less of a leap to imagine him telling Griffith how he feels.

But honestly a big barrier for me when it comes to either Griffith or Guts declaring their love is that I think they both have the kind of internalized homophobia that makes them see themselves as inherently evil/predatory for same sex attraction. The way both their backstories involve csa trauma while they're nearly canonically in love with each other and super repressed about it, and both hating themselves and seeing themselves as monsters in addition to that... it all fits together very well.

But yeah if one of them is going to a) recognize their own feelings, and b) talk themselves through it and work up the nerve to confess those feelings, I think it'd be Guts. Especially because he's in a pretty emotionally healthy place during most of the Golden Age, comparatively, while I think Griffith is more emotionally fucked up during the Golden Age, thanks to the pressure of his dream. Like Guts is getting a bit less self-loathing during the three years with the Hawks, a bit more secure in his own acceptance, but Griffith is still very trapped in a cycle of guilt and self-loathing and needing to believe his dream is the most important thing.

This is all assuming that Guts doesn't overhear the Promrose Hall speech, because I think if he did no amount of self-reflection would get him to confess his feelings to Griffith. As far as he's concerned after hearing that, Griffith has already rejected him.

That said, if there's some kind of catalyst I could pretty easily imagine either making the first move, though I imagine it more like an impulsive kiss that they're then forced to deal with, rather than a confession. Guts nearly dies and Griffith gives him a thank god you're alive kiss, or they're drunk and someone gets impulsive, that kind of thing. It's a lot easier for me to make the kiss/sex come first, and the talking/self-reflection come after for them lol. So yeah I could definitely see Griffith being the one making the first move, but like you said it def depends on the circumstances.

Thanks for the ask!

btw if you want to share what circumstances you think would spur Griffith to say something first, pls do, I'm curious!

[brw]

I saw that you were answering questions about Hank Pym and how possible relationships would work out, so forgive me if I got that wrong; what are your thoughts on Hank x Scott lang (comics) and how or if it would play out in some way?

Hello! I'll do my best to answer, although I'll be completely honest, I don't know Scott as well as I maybe should. I've read plenty of his comics, but I'll admit he's one of those characters that blends into the background pretty easily for me; aside from the Spencer run and the mini with Nadia and some random 80s stuff across Avengers and anthology titles, I haven't read that much that actively focuses on him. I mean, I most certainly know him, but I wouldn't call myself a Scott Lang scholar so keep that in mind as I go on.

I do think there is something potentially there, in the sense that they have a lot in common, and there is a lot of respect there (although slightly begrudging on Hank's side of things). They certainly seem to enjoy each other's company, and have a snarky, but genuine rapport as depicted in Spencer's series.

Hank's little smirk is cute. Anyway, Janet also thinks Scott is Hank's favourite (which I don't agree with; I think Bill ranks higher, but maybe she's specifying the legacies who are alive. Still though... give Bill Foster his flowers...), which is sweet.

So I definitely think there's a fun basis there, and I think you could do something interesting there. Scott has always seemed to have a lot of genuine respect for Hank outside of the friendly ribbing they both give each other, which is good for Hank who often feels like he needs to overcompensate around the people he cares about to earn their love and respect.

The thing is that neither of them really seem to be each other's type? Scott is more outgoing and friendly and personable than Hank, but he's also awkward, and Hank's usually gravitated towards people who are confident, extroverted, strong-willed, and I don't think I'd call Scott any of those things particularly. Peggy is kind of a non-character in my experience, sort of just vaguely Bitch Ex Wife so I won't make much of a comparison between her and Hank. I'd also be hard-pressed to make any major comparisons between Darla Deering and Hank (albeit I'm not as familiar with her as I could be).

But relationships aren't always built off of people who are each other's type, so that isn't a major problem, it's just something to note.

I think the main thing for me is that would it be interesting? Both of their personalities require someone else to balance them out and I'm not convinced either of them are the right person to do that for one another in their current states. But I think you could do something interesting there if, bluntly, you got a little toxic with it. Scott is aware of Hank's flaws, but I think his respect and sense of owing Hank would keep him from acknowledging Hank's more major issues if he started experiencing them again, and I think that could be something interesting to explore. Scott just also isn't very confrontational with people, which Hank kind of needs because of his issues with reaching out directly. Conversely, while Hank does believe in second chances, he can be pretty mean and blunt at times, which I think could easily upset Scott when he inevitably would fuck something up. And I think Hank has a certain amount of... power isn't the right word, but I think he knows Scott looks up to him in a way, and I think he likes that feeling and would want more of it, which could easily translate into falling into that overcompensating trap.

Anyway, basically I think you could do something there, but to be honest I think without it being a little bit Problematique it wouldn't be very interesting to me, but with that I think it could be fun.

[blackjackkent]

All right, picking up the second half of "Unwanted Guests" and continuing to chase down the Venatori making a nuisance of themselves in Arlathan.

There's a puzzle here to deactivate the force field blocking progression; not a terribly challenging one though, as it just entailed tagging different columns in the room with the right symbols in the right order. Further on, we encounter an encampment of the Venatori.

"What do you want?!" Bellara yells. "Why are you attacking my people?!"

But they're not, it seems, interested in talking.

"All right, it's over," Neve says when the last one falls.

"Not soon enough," growls Bellara, sounding uncharacteristically ferocious. Helena is definitely a little startled, hearing her girlfriend sound like that - and all the more eager to find the center of this nonsense and put a stop to it. Bellara shouldn't have cause to sound like that, not if she can do anything about it.

After a little further exploration and a bit more puzzle solving--

Uh oh.

Another battle in another Dalish encampment lies ahead, and Bellara's urgency and Helena's on her behalf are both on full display in the ongoing banter:

Neve> "There's a lot more Venatori here." Helena> "I see them! We have to end this!"

Venatori> "Kill that one!" Helena> "Come and try!"

Helena> "Leave this camp alone!" Bellara> "You'll have to go through me! These are my people!" Venatori> "Leave that one alive! Bind them and bring them with us!"

Helena> "If you leave now, we might let you stay alive!" Neve> "Last chance to back down!" Venatori> "I offer no mercy and expect none in return!"

Good, I suppose, cos Helena didn't really want to give it anyway. XD She's always ready for a scrap with Venatori, and they may not be in Minrathous right now but they're definitely striking at something important to someone she cares about.

-----

Another long fight and some more puzzles later and we finally find one of the captured Dalish, trapped behind another locked forcefield.

Bellara> "It's okay. You're safe. I'm a Veil Jumper. What happened here?" Dalish Villager> "That other Veil Jumper died making sure I was safe. She sealed the barrier before the Venatori could get me." Helena> "What about the rest of the Dalish?" Dalish Villager> "They took everyone. Kidnapped them all. Bellara> "Why? Where'd they go?" Dalish Villager> "I... I don't know. Their leader said they need Dalish blood. Some sort of sacrifice!"

...Uh oh. D:

Bellara> "Sacrificed? Why am I not surprised?" Helena> "This just got a whole lot worse. We need to figure out where the Venatori took them. Let's look around." Bellara> "If they lay one finger on those prisoners..."

Whoo, boy, Bellara sounds MAD - with good reason. Helena is getting pretty pissed too; this mission has entailed being one step behind the Venatori this whole time and chasing them all over the forest. Much as she is inclined to remove reasons for Bellara to look so upset, she has to admit she's kind of looking forward to seeing her girlfriend rip some Venatori heads off at this rate.

[what-the-hell-is-going-on-here]

AM VORE HCS (IHNM/AIMS)

THE GAY IS HERE.

warning you guys now, this is gonna be so OOC but idgaf, this is my cringe ill do what I want with it

also don't expect this to be organized- none of my gay thoughts are 

tw for traditional AM things (threats of digestion/fatal + electrocution, mocking- yknow.. the normal stuff) BUT ITS STILL FULLY SAFE/SOFT DW

he is 100% pred. no fucking way hed let someone eat him. if someone managed to shrink him down and eat him, well… get ready for a terrible stomachache! 

fearplay is his SHIT. he will never get tired of it ever. he loves being able to scare prey shitless (it covers up the fact that he actually likes eating someone and doesn't mind having certain prey enjoy their time in his stomach)

although he doesn't actually have a “real” stomach, he’d analyze and simulate the sounds of one after eating someone just to scare/unsettle prey a bit more

he'd definitely pretend to digest someone if they REALLLY got on his nerves- he'd tense up/make his stomach feel tighter and ramp up the sounds, mocking them and their efforts to escape, then make them pass out.  later they'd wake up still in his stomach, totally unharmed, with booming laugher and "YOU WERE SO SCARED!!! PATHETIC PREY."

its stomach would definitely be a pretty tight fit, no matter the size of prey. I'd imagine it would still feel soft, like synthetic silicone but plushier and kind of velvety??? with a slight electric buzz. (you're inside a war computer. he's Full of electricity) it would also be warm too, like when a computer overheats 

if AM really wanted to be gross it would probably have some sort of sticky ‘saliva’ in its stomach (or mouth depending on how you view him) to fuck with people 

going off of the electricity thing, he'd threaten to electrocute prey if they got too rowdy and whiny (even though he LOVVESSSS feeling them kick and squirm.. but he'd never admit that, obviously.)

he definitely purrs. maybe not traditional purring but a mechanical hum/growl as an undertone to whatever else his prey would hear while inside of him (probably a lot of electrical sounds lol)

would also tease someone for tasting/feeling good- he can be 'nice' sometimes (rare)

AM would never confess this but he melts whenever he gets belly rubs. maybe his prey finally calms down and realizes that AM is just scared, lashing out from fear and hate, and decides to give him rubs to calm him down.. AM dies. he fucking melts and doesn't let his prey out for weeks /hj

HALFSIZE LOVERS COME GET YOUR FOOD!!! although I'm a g/t kinda guy, AM can alter anything he wants and could definitely eat someone no matter the size (...to an extent). in fact, he'd probably love eating someone that's bigger because of the heightened senses! he'd be able to feel EVERYTHING, making him feel in control 

it loves vore because of the control. it can trap someone inside of it for however long it wants! hows THAT for control?

(if you imagine it with something closer to a physical form) it would be so fucking interested in pressing on its stomach, feeling its prey’s form and how they squirm around.. it would be one of those rare feelings that he wants more of, that he can't ruin and associate with humans. [yes im gross but he is too]

[celtrist]

Can there be an unusual bad ending? Like a twist? I’ve read some of your Hazbin bad endings but at a certain point you can kind of see where it’s headed. What if there’s a last second twist? You don’t need to answer this, just see it.

(Btw, I also have pics and will consume your art)

Yeah... there's definitely similar themings with a lot of the endings. But I don't know if there's any particular twist with any of them? I usually refer to my version of things as loosely canon tbh, because

I can be easily swayed with ideas from others haha

Even the bad endings I've done can kind of fluctuate. Take Niffty's for example. There's sex content in it, but for the most part she just likes keeping Alastor around like a doll to have tea with and the like. And if someone JUST wants to focus on that aspect, they can. That obviously doesn't change that I fall back on certain themes though. The obsession AU is always meant to have a level of fluctuation between dark and lighter stuff (it's why, other than the endings (or at least Val's and Vox's), nothing dead dove-y happens to Alastor within the main story. The most that happens is just drugging, but no flat out noncon.) But I just happen to genuinely believe most of the characters would kind of be driven sexually because, the Obsession AU is also supposed to poke a bit of fun at how the fandom thirsts so hard for this guy who more than likely wouldn't be interested in the slightest! But again, I fully admit it's probably something I fall back on a bit. I'm kind of assuming that's what you meant with the "seeing where it goes" since that is a frequent narrative with all the endings. I tried not to make it a sticking point unless it's important to the character (*COUGH* Valentino *COUGH*). I did try to make sure not everyone was that though as it makes sense to the character. Husk, Angel, and Rosie (and Sir Pentious since he'd be the most different in having just a "normal" relationship) aren't interested in that stuff really and primarily either just hurt physically or coddle Alastor. But yeah, there's still certainly present elements there still in those endings to some degree (particularly angel's, but in retrospect, I feel like I'd go back and just say he doesn't do anything like that to Alastor flat out, but I dunno :/)

If you're talking a bit more in general with them all sort of just... trapping Alastor in some way? That's just how I imagine Alastor would end up in a bad end. The only one he fully goes into willingly is Vox (and maybe that's sort of the twist you'd be looking for?). Other than possibly Mimzy but I have very little idea what her bad end is. Alastor, in this AU, is romance & sex repulsed. So he wouldn't be happy in ANY of these bad endings (that's the "canon" to this AU anyway, but people can play around with the idea of him being genuinely in love with one of the other characters if that's what they want) But I'm guessing it's not really that as much as the other things you're talking about.

But I'm not really sure if there's any good second twists for any of them (I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "second twist", but I do just flat-out agree that the endings can get a bit predictably repetitive)? I tried to keep each ending having some level of uniqueness to them, but some of them do blend with one another... and you can kinda see which ones I didn't know what to do with. Like honestly? Charlie and Lucifer were such a pain, I had no clue what to do with them so I'd say they're pretty boring (I mean, they're obsessions are already similar too, so that doesn't help :/). Niffty I kind of had an unclear idea with, Angel Dust I only knew "Well he drugged him, and... that's it?". Same with Vaggie honestly. I've talked about her in this AU with an anon, but I still struggled to come up with much with her other than forced-fem stuff.

It sucks because I do think something could be better done with these characters, but I just can't think of many and as a result, I think that's what leads to sort of leaning on the sex aspect of the bad ends. To use Charlie and Lucifer as examples again, they were originally just gonna have no mention of that stuff, but I felt like they needed more, so then added that stuff (I even had to give Baxter's thing about giving Alastor "medicine" to be a good husband to Lucifer if that tells you anything. Ahhhh but maybe I could've had Lucifer like to give his insides to Alastor or something? Vague but off the cuff thought). Heck, Valentino, FREAKING VALENTINO, I just- I didn't know what to do with the guy.

Thinking about it now, it could've been waaaaaayyyyy more interesting if he actually WASN'T interested in having sex with Alastor or watching Alastor do it. And now that I say that, I regret being so predictable with him. It would've been so interesting to have Alastor waiting for it to happen and having occasions that feel close, but Valentino never does because he just wants to be close to Alastor, just not sexually. It also would've been subverting the OBVIOUS with his character- GODDAMNIT PAST ME. Tbh, I can see myself potentially doing revamped versions of these bad end stories to make them not as predictable in the future, or try to anyways. I also meant to have them done and scheduled a month in advance... and then I didn't and made myself a bit of a time crunch of getting some of the endings done in time. So that probably didn't help. Not to say the endings would've been drastically different, but some of them potentially could've been thought out better :/

If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them! I'm admittedly pretty loose with the "canon" of the AU. I don't want it restricted to only my taste and creativity, so I'm pretty open to people playing around with the AU in their own way. Whether that be through the bad endings or different aspects (like again, Alastor is aroace in this AU, but some people can totally play with the idea of him being bi or whatever they want. I don't particularly mind).

But yeah, I'm sorry there's not any big twists for you with the endings. I'm a bit new with doing the more darker content and ideas, so I just fall back on a lot of the same probably (and there are just some things I don't want to touch myself since I DON'T want to romanticize or do anything in poor taste). Like, I have another AU I've only mentioned called the Unwilling Bride AU, and it's- it's a bit of the same thing we've been seeing in the endings. Just more story driven (and Charlie and Alastor having the parent-child relationship because I was always a sucker for that relationship in the pilot days between these two. Even now I still like it, it's very sweet. Or at least them having a weird mentor-student but also sorta close but not quite parent-child relationship.)

Not to say I only have dark AUs btw, let that be known I have other ones. I think this one and the Unwilling bride are like, the only dark AUs I have. One of my favorites is Who Murdered C.M., but it's something that I think would fit best as a whole ass fic (since it's more of a story than an AU per se). I've thought about just dumping all the old sketches I have for some of those aus/stories and letting people look at them because I don't know when/if any of them would see the light of day. But I digress ^^

[visionthefox]

What do you think of the new therapy episode? I agree with several of the comments that maybe the reason Sun never got close with Solar was because he's become anti-social due to everything that happened to him, and he might expect any new friend to mistreat him(like Monty or the Glamrocks), or that they'd get killed(like what ended up happening to Solar), which doesn't help his isolation issues, could it be possible that another reason could be that Solar is an Eclipse and on some level Sun's at least a bit unnerved by Eclipses? Or it just could be that he never hung out as much like he said in the session, though I wonder if Solar's death is affecting him more than he lets on considering his reaction when it happened and how he's still thinking about how abrupt it was, the shock of it Him acknowledging that he has no idea how to move on from anything that's happened to him and that he needs to start letting himself feel rather than bottling stuff up was great, first step for actually processing all the stuff that's happened in the last two years at least, it's a long way to go still but it was said! Him also admitting that he and Moon aren't alone anymore and he's not used to support was also nice Them talking about the drinking thing was also something, we haven't actually seen Sun even tipsy have we? Meanwhile Monty's gotten drunk before and even Moon got tipsy once Earth offering to try tea alternatives with him was cute, maybe then he won't drink coffee before bed and get weird dreams again While it's good that Sun was taking a breather at the house for a mental break was good, it did feel like it wasn't wholly positive, both because of the sidelining and the isolation that really wouldn't do anybody any good, he already doesn't have many friends and spending hours alone at his house and his family doesn't really check on him or call him felt...Off, but hopefully like they said here he'll be getting more involved now Let Sun be smart! He is smart! They definitely need to talk with Moon he's working himself ragged trying to revive Solar(and doing it the wrong way) Now Sun wondering if he and Moon separating was a bad thing was interesting, technically he's right in that a lot of what's happened in the show(mainly Eclipse, Bloodmoon, and everyone else after being created) was because of that, but at the same time both were suffering badly, Moon was trapped in a sensory-deprived void and the times when he was let out he hurt Sun and/or other people because of KC, and Sun had to deal with the pain, the aftermath, and threats from Moon, both were in a bad way, so while everything happened because of the separation, they couldn't have known, and they needed to be free to move forwards There was a lot of stuff to talk about, though I personally felt like there was more that ended up being unaddressed, but who knows, there was still a lot! What do you think?

ok- had to get a look at the ep- I may be bias and feel like Sun lied the whole time with his soft spoke "yea" but ok, vision shuh ANON! I do agree on the fact he is not used to actually be with others animtronics, other people thats not work related, he doesnt have friends! no one ok, fam can be friends but is not the same, to just hang out with a bestie or chat all day of other stuffs thats not work related, I do feel he pretty much lock himself in a golden cage, with stuffs to keep him distracted but always looking over those who do have the things he wished.. so suddently theres a new guy, everyone saw him as a new friend, yet Sun just coudnt bring himself to make any connection, if you saw Freddy's channel, he even refuse to meet new people! is clear he rather be "left alone" - and I guess is because he is just unsure and worried to mess up- than deal with someone else .. I myself im someone who never talks to other friends, if only to wish good days.. so is soooo stressfull to start over a new relationship, Sun is been used to be alone, he cant just be a social AI suddently.. I dont think it was only because he was an eclipse, Sun himself doenst seem scared of Copy Eclipse! but I think it was because Solar himself didnt walked to him and tried to get to know him. (we can assume the guilt didnt let him be friends with yet another sun!) So yea, Sun didnt knew exacly how to be close to someone else .. he spends most days alone, is hard to try to connect with someone that is already looking away from you.. then suddently, another death, I guess his shock is due to how.. similar? this situation is ot OldMoon death. he tried to- but was too late, the emotions are similar- I guess is why he cant just move on just yet- too much to unlock- he now carry both the guilt of "I didnt do enough" and the "I didnt even knew him that well to suffer like others do" since he does say it, he feels like he's not as sad as the others and that bother him.. also yea, he is been in the side of this all, and I guess thats why he feels less and sad too..in a way, yes. the fans asked for him to get a break. get him a safe place- but again this safe place end up being a Golden Cage, not the solution the character needed. Im a og, I still recalled the momen Sun asked US, if he was useless, if he was really just a waste of time and space, and I dont think being literally in the seat while all your family is out there living life is helping that feeling. also I dont recall the ep- but I have this video with all the audio of the show (also is soo cool) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdthgIorNzI he got a support group, ok nice, yet there people stared out as strangers that didnt had the best entrance to his life, plus, those people dont come to him often, HE was to come, and may feel like a bit sad to think "they only come to me when they need me, if im not needed, im left alone" yet he knows better- but logic and feelings dont always go together.. I guess is why he drinks too, to feel someting else than stress and sadness, he did try to be better, look after himelf - if Im not needed, nor I help, I better step away- but he end up being too away.. only to know from gossip and rumors whats up But still now, he steps in to help only because he knows better now, Moon's dont just rest until they reach their goal, is stuffs happening all over again.. I can only hope this "therapy" and Sun maybe , just maybe hoping to be usefull can resul on the Sun and Moon show to be,, about SUN AND MOON together.. did I made sense anon? sorry if I didnt. anyways! LOVE YOUR IDEAS TOO ANON!!

[seaside-lovers-archive]

👁️ Seek & Cold ❄️

design/art credit

Ship name/tag: 👁️ lost in your eye

Anniversary: February 27, 2023

My backstory: I'm an entity that roams the Hotel. I happened to come to existence in a room one day; I wasn't sure where I came from or where I was, but I know my goal: upkeep on the hotel. I spend a lot of my early days cleaning up broken glass, sweeping, fixing up things left from those trapped in the hotel, etc. I spend my free time in the library reading, one of my favorite activities.

I meet Figure this way; I end up starting a weekly meetup with them where I read out loud to them.

How we meet: I meet Seek for the first time when they happen to come into the library; they usually stick to certain parts of the Hotel so I had not met them yet. They happened to approach me and introduced themself as Seek. I offered my name in return.

First impressions: I'm intimidated by Seek when we first meet. I can't really get a read on them at all and find them a bit scary to talk to since they seem so serious and cold.

Seek thinks I seem like a perfectly fine person but takes no real interest in me.

Getting closer: Seek enjoys listening in on me reading to Figure and ends up approaching me, asking if I would like to start a weekly reading session with them. We both share an interesting in reading so they figured it would be a good way for us to get to know each other more (and I definitely was not because they found me attractive and wanted to spend more time with me, not at all).

I agree to this albeit I'm quite nervous since I assume they dislike me based on their demeanor. However, once we start our reading sessions, I start to realize that they don't dislike me; they're just really awkward when it comes to one-on-one conversations. It is charming to me and is one of the reasons why I end up falling in love with them.

Meanwhile, Seek is completely in denial about them being attracted to me; sure they think I'm pretty, and I have a nice voice, and I check in on them, but it can't be... truthfully, they have little experience in the world of romance and are somewhat spooked by the idea of falling in love. Based on my talking about romance, they assume I am super experienced and that I would struggle to be in a relationship with them because of their inexperience.

Beginning our relationship: Much to Seek's surprise, I also have basically no romantic experience; all my love for romance comes from books. This is a relief to them, and after I end up admitting that I am romantically attracted to them by accident, they return my feelings and we decide to become exclusive. We start experimenting romantically, though we keep our relationship private from the others, merely announcing that we are a couple now... and being surprised that everyone was waiting for it to happen. Apparently our mutual pining was a bit obvious.

Ship trope(s): Tsundere, mutual pining

Aesthetics: Books/libraries, dark romance

Our song(s): "Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer, "Kiss Me You Animal" by Burn the Ballroom

Favorite forms of affection: Nuzzling! A lack of mouth on Seek means we both really like to nuzzle / gently touch foreheads together.

Favorite kind of date: We both really like sitting together in front of a fireplace and reading; I'll usually read out loud to Seek.

Ways we comfort one another: I listen to Seek when they're struggling, letting them vent and listening intently, offering words of comfort or advice depending on what I need.

Seek likes to find something for us to do to help me feel better and give me a distraction. Sometimes we'll go for walks in the courtyard and just talk; this can help relieve the stress I'm going through.

What we love most about each other: I love Seek's leadership. They are a confident person who stands up for themselves and is also great at organizing and bring people together. I'm not very assertive so I appreciate that part of them balancing out my own personality.

Seek loves my caring nature. I love checking in on people and doing things for them to help them out; they are not great with checking in on how others are doing, so they appreciate that about me and try to mimic me.

[magmacannon]

🐁♟️🦪🦇⚖️ for Roman, Dee, Vhoxhu :3c

ough ty SO much!!! I'll notate as R, D, and V

🐁 how are this characters ethics?

R: Roman believes he has a very strong moral code/ethics but uhh it's intrinsically warped by the city he grew up in making light of death. He's also at his core somewhat selfish in that he'd sacrifice a lot of other things(/people) for his loved ones.

D: Dee was 'born' in a place that functioned on wild animal rules and as such tends to act like that if left to their own devices (kill/be killed, very little emotional bonds to things). They're even more intensely defensive of a loved one than Roman and would resort to violence really readily

V: The Suffererrrr (Vhoxhu would like to have better ethics but did choose to make a pact with a being that demands human sacrifices on the regular in exchange for extending her own life. She's very nihilistic and tires very hard not to care about anyone but herself.)

♟️describe how they would play chess, if they would.

R: Apparently Roman's pretty darn good at chess! In a recent campaign he rolled I think an 18/20 for it - I think he's spent enough time in libraries and doing mental math that he's picked up actual chess strategies. I think he'd try to be tactical and would absolutely sacrifice pieces to win in the end (though he'd not want to sacrifice knights - too cute - or towers as much)

D: They wouldn't care about it unless someone else they cared about liked it and then they'd learn to play casually. Not a bone of competitiveness in them though!

V: She'd probably be pretty dogshit at it!! I think Vhoxhu could learn the rules just fine and do some absolutely wild techniques to try and win (extremely high risk and high reward) but I don't think her interest in it is high enough to dedicate the needed time for that.

🦪 how would this character describe their gender, if asked?

R: Concepts of gender (and sexuality) are viewed a little differently in Dorna than irl, but there's still enough historical knowledge that Roman would be able to say he's probably a cis guy and (more importantly) a cub. If you trapped him in a conversation about gender he'd admit that he feels a little less powerful (and potentially macho? at least in irl terms) than he should be, given where he grew up.

D: Most honest answer is a wordless ¯_(ツ)_/¯, and they likely wouldn't know the correct terminology (or care about it) enough to investigate it more internally jfhghj

V: I can't find the meme but this is in her future

🦇 biggest material fear (ie heights, bugs etc)

R: Spiders (and the ever-present threat of war, which isn't material until it very suddenly is)

D: Fire... it's proven to be one of the few things that can really damage them.

V: The Giant Fish that ate her parents and eats other people she interacts with on the regular. Also Fish in general (bc of a severe allergy jfhgfhdj)

⚖️ how do they seek justice?

R: If he's given a moment to think, Roman would like to seek justice through a legal system or a fair match (depending on what he's trying to get out of it) OR genuinely just an apology and an attempt to do better by whoever he's been wronged by. He's open to compromise on a lot of fronts! But if it's a situation where he doesn't have time to decide or someone's gone against those he cares for, 'justice' tends to come in a near-immediate barrage of violent spellcasting. Not necessarily aiming to kill but definitely aiming to hurt!

D: Dee has no sense of justice for themselves and would (/almost did) just let themselves get basically euthanized by a group of sort-of exterminators. Again, fairness doesn't really exist in their moral code. While this means they don't really hold grudges, it does become personal if someone hurts Nelly (and then they'll become jokerfied really fast)

V: Bc of defeatism Vhoxhu doesn't really seek justice for most things, but if she was slighted enough at current date she always has the option of throwing a giant fish at them in their dreams. In the future she'd take little victories/petty ones instead (therapy helps!)

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OC Questionnaire Tag (2)!

Thanks for the tag @willtheweaver (here)!

Your questions are:

What are your biggest pet peeves?

Who is the person you look up to the most?

Do you have any major fears?

I'll go with twins Cyriel and Dimya Staryn from Song of Thorns, and Augustus Grimmure and Sam Delaways from Enchanted Illusions for this one!

1. What is your favorite way of relaxing after a hard day’s work?

(Song of Thorns)

Cyriel - "Probably a good cup of warm wine and a delicious roast in a tavern after a long journey down the Reaper's Way - and yeah you heard that route. It's the only road that still connects human territory and fey lands, and cuts through a very much cursed forest. My job is not fun."

Dimya - "I dunno. Eating a pastry or some kind a dessert while chilling by the fireplace before taking a nap sounds about right. I don't really have a specific routine that I follow, but man I'd like to get some more sleep if I could."

(Enchanted Illusions)

Augustus - "Oh, that's an interesting question, my good fellow! Personally, reading a necromancy tome on a train ride is my ideal go-to, but a hot bath with a lot of bubbles also does the trick! Practicing my magic or doing something fun is also a good idea."

Sam - "Relaxing, haha. That's a good joke right there. You were serious? When I'm not working in the factories I'm taking care of my kid brothers and trying to not get robbed in an alley! I'm lucky if I get more than three solid hours of sleep a night on a regular week. Strystead ain't a place that just lets ya 'relax', y'know?"

2. Did you do anything that you regret now?

(Song of Thorns)

Cyriel - "Eh, not really. I'm a mercenary and a land pirate, my job isn't exactly for people who care about that kind of stuff. One thing that I do regret, however, is trusting people who don't deserve my loyalty. That much I will admit - my blind trust screwed us up big time."

Dimya - "Yes. I've screwed up more times than I can count, but I'd say that one thing I did that I really regret is not doing anything when I found out my boss was capturing and selling living vampires to 'high value' clients - I was just too scared of what that guy would do to me and my sister if he found out I knew the truth. But my silence doomed those innocent vampires to a fate probably worse than death. I hope we can still stop our former boss's schemes and free these people. I still haven't told my sister though, I probably should."

(Enchanted Illusions)

Augustus - "Making a deal with an immortal fey demon of death sounded like a great idea five years ago and... it was not. I admit that now. I'm racing against time because I don't really fancy having my soul trapped somewhere for all eternity. No thanks! That idea was quite honestly the worst possible idea I could've had."

Sam - "Oh, I definitely regret moving to Strystead. We shoulda stayed in Ansburke and figured things out from there, but at the time I desperately needed a job, and going to Strystead seemed like a good option because of the factories and all. Instead, I've gotten us stuck in this hellish city and with a growing pile of debt."

3. If someone put you in a position of power, would you be able to trust yourself to make good decisions?

(Song of Thorns)

Cyriel - "Yep. I think. I do pretty well when it comes to making decisions quickly and I also have a tendency to gravitate towards leadership roles, so as long as I don't screw up really bad I'd probably do well."

Dimya - "Hells nah (chuckles). I don't even trust myself most times, imagine me leading a team or something. It would be too chaotic, haha. Leave leadership roles to my sister - she's the idealist, not me, I'm fine as I am."

(Enchanted Illusions)

Augustus - "Yes, that's basically what I do, my friend. Making plans in high-tension situations and managing a team is easy compared to learning the art of necromancy."

Sam - "I dunno. I'm pretty confident in my abilities and am good at improvising when I need to, but I don't know how I'd be able to handle it long-term. I prefer to be unseen, behind the scenes, y'know. Easier to not get in trouble when you go unnoticed."

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