#to himself he's just having a normal reaction

[ivyues]

First-Night-Nerves and Quite Moments: Stray Kids' reactions to first sleepovers

Bang Chan

Chris arrived at your place after a tiring recording session but smiled when he greeted you. "You look dead on your feet," you teased, pulling him inside.

He chuckled, rubbing his neck. "I didn’t want to miss seeing you."

As the night went on, you could see his exhaustion growing. "Why don’t you just stay over? You can't drive home like this." He hesitated for a moment before responding, "Only if you're okay with it."

He offered to sleep on the couch, but you insisted that you share the bed. After a few more moments of uncertainty, he finally agreed, lying down beside you but keeping a respectful distance. He stayed rigid, his heart raced every time he heard you shift.

Finally, you whispered, "Channie, are you uncomfortable?"

He sighed softly. "I don’t want to overstep or make you uncomfortable." Smiling, you gently nudged his arm. "You’re not. Relax."

After a long pause, he put an arm around you, his voice barely a whisper. "Is this okay?" You nodded, leaning into him. "Much better."

Lee Know

Lee Know had suggested the sleepover a few days earlier, jokingly adding, "Bring snacks, though. And make sure they're the good kind."

The evening was full of both of your playful banter, but when it came time to settle in, he was oddly quiet. He flopped onto the bed first, leaving ample space for you. He mumbled a quick, "Goodnight," avoiding eye contact.

After a few moments, you shifted in bed, pulling the blanked tighter around yourself. 

"You cold?" he asked quietly.

When you nodded, he threw an arm over you, mumbling, "Don't hog the blanket though." His tone was playful, but you could tell he was still a bit nervous, as if trying to seem nonchalant.

You smiled to yourself in the dark, knowing he was more anxious than he let on.

Changbin

When Changbin invited you over, his casual attitude almost masked the amount of thought he’d put into it. His place was spotless, a soft playlist playing in the background, and the bed piled high with pillows.

"You didn't have to go all out," you teased, settling on his freshly fluffed couch.

He laughed nervously. "It's nothing. Just wanted it to be nice."

As the night wore on, he seemed to become more fidgety, checking everything multiple times. "Pillow good? Too much blanket? Too little blanket?"

You couldn’t help but laugh. "Everything’s perfect, Binnie. Let's just sleep."

When you settled in bed, Changbin stayed awake for a while, marveling at how surreal it felt to have you there beside him. It was a quiet, content moment, and he couldn’t help but smile softly to himself.

Hyunjin

Hyunjin suggested the sleepover during a late-night call, his voice laced with excitement. "We could paint, watch a movie, just hang out."

When you arrived, the room was already set up – soft fairy lights glowing and paints neatly arranged. The evening felt like something out of a dream, filled with laughter and gentle kisses as you painted side by side.

When it was time to sleep, Hyunjin grew quiet, nervously scratching the back of his neck. "I... uh... set up the bed for us," he said, his voice soft.

You smiled and took his hand, guiding him to lie down beside you. He laid awake for a while, stealing nervous glances at you, overwhelmed by how lucky he felt to have you there. It felt like something so special and intimate, yet so natural.

Han

Han had come over for an anime night, and after binging a whole series, it was well past midnight. You casually suggested him to stay.

"Are you sure?" he asked, his voice cracking slightly.

"Yeah, it’s late. I don’t want you going back."

He agreed, but the nervous energy practically radiated off him. "So, uh... where do you want me to sleep?" he asked, glancing between the couch and your bedroom door.

"The bed’s big enough for both of us. It’s no big deal." You said softly.

His eyes widened, and he nodded. "Right. Totally normal."

Once in bed, he lay stiffly, staring at the ceiling. After a few minutes, he whispered, "Thanks for letting me stay. I feared it might be... weird."

You smiled, turning to face him. "You’re overthinking it, Hannie. Just relax."

His nervous laugh was soft, and eventually, his body relaxed. By the time you fell asleep, he was already snoring lightly, a peaceful smile on his lips.

Felix

Felix had shyly suggested the sleepover after you both talked about wanting to spend more time together. "Only if you’re comfortable, of course," he’d said, his voice soft. "I’ll make pancakes in the morning."

When the night arrived, he welcomed you with a warm hug and a beaming smile. The evening was filled with cookie baking and watching your favorite movies.

Later, as you cautiously laid in bed next to each other, he hesitated before asking, "Is it okay if I...?" His hand hovered near yours, waiting for you to take it.

You smiled and nodded, and he gently wrapped his fingers around yours. As you drifted off to sleep, he stayed awake for a while, his heart full and his cheeks glowing with happiness.

Seungmin

The evening you agreed on staying over, Seungmin’s room was immaculate, every detail carefully thought out. He handed you an extra pillow with a smile. "Just let me know if you need anything."

As the night went on, his calm demeanor started to falter. When it came time to lie down, he placed a noticeable gap between you.

"You don’t have to stay all the way over there," you teased.

His ears turned bright red, but he slowly moved closer. Over time, the initial awkwardness faded, and he found himself relaxing in your presence.

By morning, you woke to find his hand resting just inches from yours, a quiet but undeniable sign of his affection.

I.N

Jeongin had been thrilled about the sleepover, texting you excitedly about movies, snacks, and possibly even a pillow fight.

When you arrived, he greeted you with an eager grin, his energy infectious. The night was filled with laughter as you watched old comedies and built a blanket fort together.

During a snack pause, Jeongin suddenly stood up and headed toward his closet.

"Here," he said, pulling out one of his favorite hoodies. He tossed it over to you, a little shy but still smiling. "You can wear it while we watch the next movie."

When it was time to sleep, Jeongin grew quieter, his confidence replaced by a shy smile. "I hope the bed’s okay," he said softly, glancing at you.

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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝

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๋࣭⭑ 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐍 ✶⋆.˚

・An injured rider would make Balerion see pure red. But he would be old enough to reel himself in, listen down the connection/bond to see how badly you were injured and what course of action to take.

・For example, if his rider was incapacitated, then getting you to a safe place is the number one priority. But if you can still ride, then revenge would be enacted.

・Balerion’s immense size and dominance would make him nearly unstoppable.

・Balerion would want to prioritize shielding his injured rider, possibly using his massive body as a physical barrier.

・He might attempt to remove his rider from danger, either by carrying them away or by creating a defensive perimeter of destruction around them.

・Balerion’s intelligence, hinted at in the books, would likely make him more than just a mindless engine of destruction.

・If his rider commanded him to retreat or focus on defense rather than attack, Balerion would likely obey, showing a calculated restraint.

・If his rider is badly injured but in a safe space, then Balerion wouldn't leave their side.

・The large beast would be wary of whoever came near you and would only allow those he knew to help

・If you weren't able to speak aka say commands to Balerion, then he would patrol the area. Not going too far, and perching closer than he usually does

・If you are able to speak, then you would tell him you're alright and he should go on as normal.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐕𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐑 ✶⋆.˚

・With an injured rider, Vhagar would be absolutely and utterly furious.

・She would become an overwhelming force, destroying anyone and anything in her vision.

・With guidance from you, Vhagar would calm down.

・Her age evokes wisdom, especially as a war dragon; she would have a keen sense of the battlefield and make sure that while attacking, she is also evacuating you.

・Despite her ferocity, she would be guarding you the whole time. Aka, shielding you and positioning you in a defensive spot.

・Vhagar would continue to spew fire but also growl and roar to frighten off any other potential threats

・Vhagar’s bond with you would lead to visible signs of distress

・Everyone would hear her cries echo across the battlefield, hear her song of woe. She'd feel shame underneath her fury that you got hurt while with her

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒏: While Balerion’s sheer size and strength might make his reaction similarly destructive, Vhagar’s advanced age and battle experience would give her a more tactical edge.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Dragons like Caraxes or Meleys, while also aggressive, would lack Vhagar’s overwhelming physical dominance and ability to destroy on a massive scale.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike Dreamfyre or Silverwing, Vhagar’s response would prioritize vengeance and destruction over restraint or evasion.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐗𝐄𝐒 ✶⋆.˚

・Meraxes, like the other dragons of the Conquest, was a powerful war dragon and used to destruction.

・If her rider were injured, Meraxes’s immediate reaction would be to obliterate the source of the threat.

・In a battle scenario, Meraxes could become an impenetrable barrier of flame and fury, ensuring you were unreachable.

・Dragons are known to express emotions through vocalizations and physical actions.

・If you were hurt, Meraxes would be continuously roaring, snarling, and snapping.

・Her behavior might become erratic or more aggressive, reflecting her emotional connection to her rider.

・The emotional connection is a large factor in the response of a dragon. When a dragon and a person bond, that bond is seemingly for life.

・Whatever hurts the human, is emotionally felt by their mount.

・Hence, Meraxes response would be utterly devastating for your enemies

・She would be doing both: exacting revenge and keeping you safe.

・As one of the most formidable dragons of her era, Meraxes’s wrath would be remembered as nothing short of legendary.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐋 ✶⋆.˚

・If The Cannibal's rider were injured, his reaction would ... be to ... kill ... everybody...

・He would lash out with unrestrained savagery.

・His ferocity would far surpass most dragons, as his instincts would push him to eliminate any perceived threat

・The Cannibal would eliminate anything or anyone in proximity to his injured rider, even allies

・The Cannibal, a once wild dragon, is driven by a hyper-territorial instinct.

・After completely obliterating the battle field, he would take his rider to a secluded location, ensuring they remain inaccessible to enemies—or anyone else.

・Even with your commands, it would take him a while to fly you to your other allies as he doesn't trust anyone. Only after hunting the enemy down and wiping them from this earth, will he have calmed down enough to listen to you

๋࣭⭑ 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐅𝐘𝐑𝐄 ✶⋆.˚

・Dreamfyre is characterized by a mix of grace, loyalty, and sensitivity, marking her as one of the more intriguing dragons in Westerosi lore.

・Dreamfyre is one of the more gentler dragons. Therefore, there is a completely small chance that she would be on the battlefield. This scenario would be in an out of the blue situation or an attack by the enemy targeting you two.

・However, in this scenario, Dreamfyre would likely focus on defensive actions.

・She would focus on using her fire to clear immediate threats but wouldn't pursue prolonged attacks

・While not as naturally combative as some dragons, Dreamfyre would still lash out if her rider were injured.

・Her response would likely be measured and focused

・Dreamfyre has great speed and agility; using this it would allow her to retreat, ensuring your safety above all else

・With the dragon/rider connection, Dreamfyre would show emotional distress

・Even if you were conscious and trying to calm her down, she would still emit loud, mournful roars or cries.

・While not an overly aggressive dragon, Dreamfyre would still have erratic movements or hostile displays toward anything nearby.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑 ✶⋆.˚

・Vermithor is an older, powerful dragon with a temperament.

・Vermithor’s size, strength, and battle experience would make his reaction swift and devastating.

・A measured but brutal assault on attackers.

・A protective stance over the injured rider, displaying his dominance.

・His fire-breathing, completely destructive due to his size, would be unleashed in waves, targeting enemies indiscriminately if he perceived a general danger.

・To protect you further, he would place himself between you and the source of the threat.

・He would continue to try and intimidate any approaching enemies with roaring, hissing, growling and then his fire.

・His intimidation tactics are both used as an expression of anger and a warning to others.

・Erratic behavior, such as pacing or circling would ensue if you were incapacitated and no clear threat remained.

・However, after you're brought to safety, he continues to worry and becomes a very grumpy dragon

・He snaps at whoever comes near. Won't move from his spot which is closest to you.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 ✶⋆.˚

・Silverwing, who is known to have a calm, gentle, and loyal nature, is a dragon more inclined toward peace than war.

・Being in this position would be quite difficult for her. However, her instincts are to shield you from any further harm.

・This wouldn't happen on a battlefield; she isn't a war dragon and never will be.

・But that doesn't mean she wouldn't care about you -

・No way. She would be so riled up if you were hurt; you mean everything to her.

・She'd position herself as a barrier between you and any perceived threats, using her size and wings to create a defensive shield.

・While not as naturally destructive as dragons like Caraxes or Vermithor, Silverwing would still retaliate if her rider’s injury were caused by an attack.

・Her fire-breathing would likely be precise and focused, aimed at neutralizing specific threats rather than unleashing indiscriminate chaos.

・Her actions would reflect a balance between her rider’s safety and her own survival instincts.

・If the situation were dire, Silverwing would 100% prioritize escaping with you to a safe location.

・Her agility and speed in flight would allow her to remove you from immediate danger while avoiding further confrontation.

・Silverwing’s bond with you would make her sensitive to the your needs, and she might instinctively seek out a secure place

・Dragons are highly attuned to their riders’ emotions and physical well-being. If you were hurt, Silverwing might vocalize her distress through mournful roars or cries, expressing her bond with her rider.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐘𝐒 ✶⋆.˚

・Meleys, "The Red Queen," is known for her speed and cunning. If you were injured, Meleys would likely adopt a hit-and-run strategy. Yes, she would come up with that strategy herself

・She's incredibly intelligent; certainly in battle

・Meleys, with her reputation for ferocity in battle, would respond to her rider’s injury with overwhelming aggression.

・If the threat were identifiable, Meleys would unleash her fire and claws directly at the source of the danger, acting swiftly and decisively.

・Her actions would leave the enemy completely obliterated.

・In a chaotic or ambiguous situation, her fury might manifest as indiscriminate attacks, using her speed and power to devastate anything nearby.

・Despite her aggressive nature, Meleys would also prioritize protecting you from further harm.

・Known as one of the fastest dragons, Meleys might take to the skies with you if the situation required a retreat.

・Her speed would make her an effective escape, ensuring her rider’s safety.

・From the air, Meleys could continue her assault, raining fire on enemies while maintaining a strategic advantage.

・Meleys would stay hyper-aware of anything while you're being helped by the maesters

๋࣭⭑ 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐗𝐄𝐒 ✶⋆.˚

・Caraxes has a reputation for aggression, intelligence, and ferocity - all traits that are perfect in a war dragon. And his smaller size does not deter from that fact. He's known as 'The Blood Wyrm' for a reason.

・His reaction to his rider being injured would reflect his deeply protective instincts, fierce temperament, and battle-hardened nature.

・Caraxes would react in an overwhelming retaliation - immediate and violent aggression.

・His reaction would be swift and ruthless, targeting anything or anyone perceived as a threat.

・Caraxes would unleash his fire in a wide and destructive sweep

・He would incinerate enemies without hesitation or regard for any collateral damage.

・The dragon would use his claws, teeth, and tail to tear through attackers, his long and serpentine body giving him a deadly advantage in close combat.

・One thing he has above the other dragons is his unique roar. It would halt the battlefield, making everyone stop what they were doing and rethink their next decision...

・Caraxes' strong bond with you would make him unusually attentive to his rider, potentially staying close to ensure your safety.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐒𝐘𝐑𝐀𝐗 ✶⋆.˚

・Known for her majestic appearance, loyalty, and a more restrained temperament compared to many war-hardened dragons.

・Syrax is described as relatively calm and well-trained.

・ She would likely react with a balance of aggression and loyalty, following your commands even if you were injured.

・Syrax would unleash loud, intimidating roars to deter or frighten off any attackers, creating a moment of pause in the chaos.

・She has both defensive and aggressive actions toward immediate threats. But she doesn't go after them i.e., give chase or hunt. She's more concerned about you.

・Syrax’s bond with her rider would result in visible signs of distress

・Whining or mournful roars to express her anxiety and protectiveness.

・Pacing, stomping, or circling around you, showing her heightened agitation and concern.

・Syrax is very responsive to your guidance, so her reaction would also depend on your condition:

If Conscious: Syrax would likely follow your commands closely, balancing defense and attack according to her rider’s wishes.

If Incapacitated: Without your guidance, Syrax’s instincts would lean toward defense and retreat rather than sustained aggression.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike massive dragons like Vhagar or Balerion, Syrax’s response would be more measured, leveraging her loyalty and agility over brute strength.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒈𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Syrax would be less overtly destructive than dragons like Caraxes or Vermithor, focusing on protection rather than annihilation or revenge.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Like Silverwing, Syrax’s protective instincts would take precedence over aggression, but she would still retaliate if provoked.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐄 ✶⋆.˚

・His temperament is more even-keeled than some of the larger and more aggressive dragons, but he is still fiercely loyal to his rider.

・If you were injured, Seasmoke’s reaction would reflect his youthful energy, agility, and protective instincts.

・As a younger dragon, Seasmoke might be more reliant on his rider’s commands.

・Seasmoke would likely roar or hiss loudly to warn off attackers, using his presence to assert dominance without necessarily resorting to immediate aggression.

・Seasmoke’s youthful agility would make his attacks quick and precise

・One of Seasmoke’s greatest strengths is his speed and maneuverability, which he would use to prioritize his rider’s safety:

・If the situation became overwhelming, Seasmoke would likely take to the skies, carrying his rider to a secure location far from danger.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike massive dragons like Vhagar or Balerion, Seasmoke’s reaction would rely on speed and agility rather than overwhelming power.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒈𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Seasmoke would be less destructive than dragons like Caraxes or Vermithor, focusing on defense and precision over outright devastation.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: While not as passive as Silverwing or Dreamfyre, Seasmoke’s response would blend protectiveness with a readiness to retaliate if needed.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐎𝐍 ✶⋆.˚

・His reaction would be intense, driven by his instinct to protect you

・Drogon would have an overwhelming aggression toward the perceived threat.

・He'd unleash a devastating torrent of fire, indiscriminately attacking anyone or anything nearby that he associates with the danger.

・In the moment he wouldn't be able to discern who is friend or foe. All he knows is that you're hurt, and he practically allowed it to happen.

・The battlefield would be complete destruction. Even if you said the word 'Dracarys' or not.

・There'd be nowhere for anyone to run and hide; everything would be set alight. There wouldn't be any enemies left.

・If your injury is really bad than Drogon’s aggression would increase in the following days or weeks.

・Drogon could become more irritable or territorial, perceiving any approach toward you as a potential threat.

・His bond with you would most definitely intensify, causing him to stay closer than usual and grow even more protective.

・It means even his brothers wouldn't be able to come near you

๋࣭⭑ 𝐑𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 ✶⋆.˚

・He has a temperament that's balanced between the aggressiveness of Drogon and the gentleness of Viserion.

・Rhaegal perceives himself as your guardian; the one who will protect and look after you no matter what.

・His reaction to his rider being injured would reflect his protective instincts, loyalty to you.

・Rhaegal’s nature suggests he would retaliate against those who harmed his rider, but his response would be more measured than Drogon’s fiery rage

・He would strike down attackers with calculated force. Not letting anyone near you, for fear of causing further injuries.

・Defensive posturing, shielding you with his body. Taking as many hits as he needs to keep you safe

・Potentially retreating to a safe location if you were incapacitated. He knows who is enemies and allies are and if he cannot get you to help, then he will find a place to keep you safe

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒐𝒏: Rhaegal's reaction would likely be more measured and defensive, as Drogon’s temperament leans toward unrestrained aggression.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒏: Rhaegal’s response would be similar in wanting to get you to safety, but he might exhibit less emotional vulnerability. He'd be more concerned with what comes next.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑶𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike seasoned and battle-hardened dragons like Vhagar or Balerion, Rhaegal's reaction would lack the overwhelming dominance and experience but would still showcase fierce loyalty and instinctive defense.

๋࣭⭑ 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐍 ✶⋆.˚

・Viserion, like Rhaegal, is less aggressive than Drogon but still fiercely loyal. If injured, his response might depend on the severity of the threat.

・In this scenario, when Viserion is being attacked and has an injured rider, then he will become death. People often disregard him as the most affectionate of the dragons; which is true. But that doesn't mean he wouldn't fight to the death to keep you alive and safe.

・He would be using every part of his body to attack; fire, his claws, whipping his tail, roaring, and using his body to shield you

・If the injury were severe or the danger overwhelming, Viserion would prioritize fleeing the situation to carry you to safety

・Viserion’s response would also depend heavily on your condition and commands

・He would become more erratic without hearing you or your instruction

・If you were gravely injured or incapacitated, Viserion would likely remain close, refusing to leave her side and acting as a vigilant protector.

・When he gets you to safety, he'll be gentle to land - not wanting to jostle you. He's very intune with you.

・But when he's alone, he'll start whining and crying. Feeling guilty.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒐𝒏: Viserion’s reaction would likely be more measured and defensive, as Drogon’s temperament leans toward unrestrained aggression.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒉𝒂𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍: Rhaegal’s response would be similar in protectiveness, but Viserion might exhibit more emotional vulnerability given his more sensitive disposition.

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑶𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike seasoned and battle-hardened dragons like Vhagar or Balerion, Viserion’s reaction would lack the overwhelming dominance and experience but would still showcase fierce loyalty and instinctive defense.

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[blackbirdsblackberries]

I Hate The New Hero!

Pt 9 - Smackdown

Warnings: Physical abuse

You wake up to a painfully bright light. Opening your eyes you notice you're in a hospital.

So, like any poor person who can't afford a trip to the hospital, you panic. You sit up straight and try to ignore the slightly discomfort in your body. A hand rests itself on your shoulder and you jump slightly, your spider sense were muddled up currently due to the cafe incident.

When you turn to see who placed the hand on your shoulder you almost scream.

Duke Thomas. Duke fucking Thomas.

This is officially the worst day of your life. How could it not be?

Duke seems to be saying something but you can't find the motivation to listen, he looks worried. People could say Duke was the kindest, most normal person in the Wayne family but you could see right through him.

Something was wrong with him. He's dangerous. He has to be, why else would your senses go into hyperdrive whenever he's around. Sure, he's the most tolerable out of them all but that doesn't make him instantly better.

-

Duke stops talking once he notices your dazed look. You look scared.

He furrows his brows and removes the hand from your shoulder, he slowly grabs your hand - so gentle he may as well think it was cracked glass.

"Y/N..?" He mutters, cursing himself silently due to how awkward it sounded coming out of his mouth. Your name was rarely uttered in the family, all talks being through messages and when talking in real life it was always 'that girl' or 'Aranea's hater'.

Never Y/N.

Duke had mixed feelings about you. He doesn't know what to think.

If only you'd just speak with Aranea, things would be so much easier. You wouldn't be so tormented. That look in your eyes - apprehension, fear, and something else he can't decipher - makes him pity you, you have opinions, they just happen to be the wrong ones.

Before Duke can speak up once more to try and snap you out of your dazed state the hospital door slams open.

Both your heads whip to the door a disheveled looking Dick Grayson is leaning against, heaving for breath.

It certainly snapped you out of it. Great. Just your luck. What is he even doing here? Gonna dump more water on you? Ruin more of your belongings? Rub in the fact you ended up in hospital?

To your surprise - and, honestly, horror - Dick rushes to your side and looks you over...

As if afraid of losing you..? What? Are you hallucinating?

You manage to hear his mutterings, his breathless whispers. It immediately enrages you.

"Thank fuck you aren't dead... I would feel so guilty.."

He would feel guilty? Him?

What about you. Not everything revolves around him.

You're the one that was 'pranked'.

You're the one that had the allergic reaction.

You're the one who now has to deal with her parent's wrath once they see the hospital bill.

With all the strength you have you swing your legs over the edge of the bed and stand up. None of them reach out to try and stable you when you stumble slightly.

You take a deep breath before glaring at Dick, you hope your hatred can override your exhaustion so you can actually look threatening.

"What are you doing here." You ask, though it wasn't phrased as a question - moreso a demand. You watch as Dick fiddles with something behind his back before sighing and handing it to you.

"I.. I wanted to apologize for the stunt I pulled. It was shitty of me to do. I bought you a new phone to make up for it though!"

You can do nothing but stare down at the phone in it's box. It was one of the expensive ones your parents always talk about wanting. You know for sure that if you arrived home they'd snatch it from you and hand one of their beat up phones in exchange.

So generous.

"Thanks, Dick..."

What else was there to do but sigh and thank him? He seems proud at your gratitude before turning and heading for the door. He stops before leaving and looks over his shoulder.

"No wonder you're a shitty person, you're room is super shitty." With a chuckle he then, finally, leaves. You hunch over in agitation. You are so done with the Wayne family - and you still need to deal with Duke.

Speaking of, his voice finally reaches your ears.

"Y/N..? Sorry for Dick's comments. That was super underhanded." You side eye him while he rubs the back of his neck sheepishly - what is he? an anime protagonist?

"And, uh, about the whole hospital thing, I can pay if need be!" He looks like he's ready to argue with you about it, as if you were going to reject his offer.

And at first you were, before you realized being indebted to the Waynes is infinitely better than being beaten so hard you see Bruce's parent's stupid faces by your dad.

"Okay." Is all you say, shooting him a thumbs up before looking to see if you had your bag - nope! You just gotta hope Sherri or Tia have it.

Duke looks flabbergasted for a minute before composing himself. "R-Right, yeah, sorry, I expected more.. Fight?" You watch as he visibly cringes and you can't help but deadpan.

You're from an impoverish family, one that wouldn't hesitate to hurt you. You are NOT risking anything.

"Hm. Well, you offered. I'm not going to decline such a wonderful and generous offer!" You try to hide your sneer but it seeps through your words no matter how hard you try.

With that you walk out of the room and to the receptionist at the front of the hospital. You explain how Duke is paying and leave.

The only good thing in Gotham is that the Hospitals are so out of line you could claim Bruce Wayne is paying and they'd just put him down.

Obviously no one is bold enough to do so in fear of Bruce noticing.

Walking home seemed quicker than normal, maybe you were just too eager to go home and collapse on your bed.

You quietly open the door to the apartment, it was already getting dark so you had to be careful.

But, once more, this is most definitely not your day.

Both your parents are up, you can hear your mom muttering to your dad about having a visitor. You walk into the kitchen, hungry, tired, and so done with everything you don't care if your parents hurt you.

Your mother shoots a glare to you while your father busies himself with his food - eating like a greedy pig.

"Where have you been?! We had a HIGHLY important guest here for you and you never arrived!" Her shrill voice grates on your ears and you turn to the pantry, hoping there would be something to eat.

"I was busy... School work and stuff.." You mutter, if you told your mom about the hospital visit she'd lose her head and you'd be on the streets in the blink of an eye.

That would mean your begging with Tim would be for nothing - you'd look like a fool for nothing.

"Stop muttering, child! That's not excusable! Now- What's that..?" You're mother cuts herself off once her eyes catch onto the new and expensive-looking box in your hand.

You hesitate before holding it out, she would've taken it from you anyway, best not to put up a fight.

"... Mr Grayson got me a new phone after accidentally breaking mine" You speak up, louder than before. You mom hated when you spoke under your breath, made her feel like she is the only one who can speak in the house.

She yanks it out of your hands and looks over it, your dad also seems to draw his attention to it. His eyes narrowing as he takes in the fancy thing in your mother's hands.

Your mother turns it around in her hands "Hm... You know, you don't need such a nice phone... You're only in high school. I'll take this and you can have my one!" She grins cockily.

Your dad slams his hands on the table and glares at you and your mom.

"Where is my one" he signs angrily. You gulp, you're in serious danger now..

"I.. Dick didn't get a second.. The phone was meant for me is all!" Your words falling out of your mouth like vomit.

To say your dad isn't happy would be an understatement. Your mom, noticing his demeanor, hums and says something about taking a shower as she leaves the kitchen.

Your dad stands up, fists clenched, he walks around the bench and stalks up to you. You take a step back, you can see your hands shaking in front of you as you brace for impact.

One punch across your jaw, a kick to the knee, a pull to your hair that brings you to the floor with a cry.

if it was a criminal and you were Aranea you would fight back, defend yourself. But, this is your dad, you can't bring yourself to fight back - you hate him, god you hate him.

A kick directs itself into your stomach, then your lips, then back down to your ribcage. You swear your gums are bleeding, you feel blood drip from your busted lip.

You do what you usually do when confronted with this situation.

You zone out, pretend you're in a better world, a better life.

Eventually you go unconscious, unaware of when or how. When you wake up you're on the kitchen floor and the morning light casts in your eyes like a lamp that's too bright.

You groan and sit up, blood on your tongue, your clothes, and your skin. You'll need to have a quick shower because school starts in an hour.

~

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[palmerzy]

period sex with Spencer? to help relieve the cramps he like puts a towel down and dicks the reader deep pls pls pls

also requested: Might be weird but l'm on my period and have to ask, would you write something with Spencer and period sex?

don’t worry 2nd anon, it’s not weird at all, period sex is definitely like…top 5 ways to do it let’s be real! and spencer would totally be down for helping his partner feel better ;)

NSFW! - explicit sexual themes incl. blood & period sex.

spencer is no stranger to blood, so the prospect of period sex is really no different to normal sex for him, with the added bonus of helping you relieve your cramps.

he’s happy to give you his hands and his cock, and he’d probably offer his mouth too if you asked for it, but there’s a line somewhere. he covers his bed in towels for you, ensuring they overlap so you won’t fear bleeding through. he’s extra attentive during this time of the month, especially when it comes to intimacy.

knowing how good an orgasm is for cramp relief, he’s usually the first to suggest it, before the thought even crosses your mind. if you’re curled up on the sofa reading or watching a movie, he’ll come up behind you, leaning his chin on his hands as he speaks, “i set up some towels in the bedroom.” his words are implicit enough to have you leaping up, soft feet padding against hardwood floors in anticipation.

once you’re sat all pretty on his bed, legs spread and naked from the waist down, he’s like a predator hunting prey, giving you that shit-eating grin as his fingers tease the crimson staining your entrance. he’d plunge two inside in no time, using the blood as lube, curling his fingers towards himself.

he loves the way your reactions seem to be louder during this time of the month, like the pleasure is more intense as his slender fingers work you towards a release. he circles his thumb against your clit, gently because he’s aware it’s more sensitive, whispering sweet words of encouragement into your ear.

“come for me, baby, you know you’ll feel better after,” he murmurs, a tender kiss of his lips landing on the shell of your ear, whilst his fingers squelch in and out of your depths. his wrist and hand is coated in a gory mess by now, but his focus is on you, making you feel better.

when he’s made you come at least once from his fingers, he’d move onto your joint pleasures - not without taking a moment to go wash his hands, of course. he’s not a big fan of seeing blood on your body anywhere it shouldn’t be, so covering your hips and waist in your own plasma wouldn’t settle well in his overactive mind.

nonetheless, once his hands are clean and he can hold you as he wishes, he’d settle you back against the pillows, your legs spread in anticipation for him. even just running the head of his cock along your slit and gathering your fluids is enough to make him shudder, bracing one hand on your waist, his head buried against your shoulder.

when he finally slowly sinks into you, he lets out a shaky breath, feeling your wet heat surround him. if he’s honest, he loves period sex, mainly because the blood makes you warmer when he’s sheathed within you, and he thrives on that warmth. spencer is definitely someone who participates in sex largely for comfort, and there’s nothing more comfortable than being snuggly settled inside of you and knowing he’s helping his partner relieve their pain.

he doesn’t overly bother keeping a slow pace, knowing a faster rhythm will ease the cramps more. he pistons his hips into you, hands grasping at your waist and your stomach, feeling the slight bloat due to your ovulation as he whines against your neck. your own hands claw at his back, adding even more blood to the mix, legs tightening around him to pull him impossibly closer.

he can feel his pelvis and upper thighs being coated with a mixture of your fluids, but he’s unbothered, continuing to pump his cock into you. every smack of his tip against the slight ruggedness of your walls as you shed for the month has his mind blanking, only able to conjure thoughts of you and your pliant body beneath him.

every time spencer fucks you, he’s deep, but when it’s that time of the month, something about each stroke of his cock feels like it’s hitting somewhere new, like he’s so physically within you that you could become one. you can’t help the way you write beneath him, back arching against his chest, hips rolling to meet his rhythm.

when he’s ready to come, he’d reach down a hand once more, circling his thumb around your sensitive clit as he had done previously, coating the digit crimson. “you’re so warm, gonna make me come,” “so good, so so good, is it helping? yeah? i’m helping you?” he’d pant against your neck, and it’s then that you’d realise part of him genuinely just gets off on being beneficial to your body, on easing the pain swarming in your lower abdomen.

spencer’s hips snap just a few more times before the both of you are reaching climax, your crevice tightening around him, blood leaking onto the towels beneath the two of you. he’d keep his hips exactly parallel to yours, letting his come swarm within you, pure white mixing with deep red in a passionate cocktail.

he’d pull out eventually, cock and lower tummy covered, but he doesn’t mind. he’s really, truly, unbothered. he got to come, you got to come and feel better, so why would a little blood put him off? plus, if anything, it’s just an excuse for the both of you to run off to the shower together, likely for round two.

thanks anons! 💋

[norizzsainz]

🌶️ DADDY — CARLOS SAINZ

bf!carlos x fem!reader | wc : 0.5k words | content : possible grammar and spelling mistakes, lowercase intended, established relationship, fluff, humor, lots of petnames, a tinge of suggestiveness towards the end | loki's lines : mom i love him

"carlitos, look at what the fans are saying!"

you grinned, turning your phone as you showed your screen to your boyfriend so he could see.

carlos squinted his eyes at your phone, shaking his head. "too many words, mi amor. what does it say?" he asked, too lazy to read what you were showing.

he sunk into the sofa, eyes closed, as he tried to go back to the nap he was having. you brought the phone closer, reading what was in the article.

"carlos sainz now dubbed daddy sainz. f1 fans come up with a new nickname after seeing—"

"eh?!" the brunet shot up from his seat, eyes filled with panic as his head snapped towards you. "what are these people saying?!"

"they say you are daddy." you repeated, stifling a laugh as his eyes widened. "it's like saying—"

"who wrote this?!" carlos shook his head. "mi vida, please know this is not true. i don't know who said this is true, but it's not."

you couldn't help but frown, wondering why the nickname was bothering your boyfriend. he was mad, and it was very evident as you looked at him.

before you could ask him what the reason was, he held your hands, kneeling on the floor of the living room of your shared apartment as he looked at you.

"i am not a daddy, y/n. you are my first love and only love. i never in my life—i promise i don't have any children, mi amor. i am not a daddy."

your face fell as you heard his words, finding your boyfriend's gesture absolutely precious. you kneeled next to him on the floor, pouting as you held his face in your hands.

"oh, you adorable thing. gosh, i love you so much." you pecked his lips, smiling widely. "they aren't accusing you of being a dad, my love. it's a nickname your fans gave to you."

"but how is daddy..."

"daddy is a slang word of sorts. it means someone who is very sexy and attractive and also has good qualities associated with protection and care — basically, someone like you!"

carlos stayed quiet, and you let him have this moment to himself. a minute passed before he looked at you again, this time with relief in his eyes in contrast to the shock that was in them before.

"this english language is very difficult." he sighed, shaking his head. "i don't know how you do it."

you chuckled in amusement. "english to you is exactly how spanish is to me." you shrugged.

carlos smiled, his hands around your waist as he pulled you closer, capturing your lips in his. you let out a surprised gasp at his sudden action, only making him smile wider at your reaction.

"so, does this mean you agree with the fans?" he asked as he pulled away, making you raise your brows in question. "that i'm very sexy and attractive?"

you chuckled at his words. "way to ruin the moment, carlos." you couldn't help but feel your heart skip a beat, seeing the look of adoration on your boyfriend's face as he looked at you.

"actually, you don't even have to answer the question." he shrugged, a confident smile on his face. "i can just find out tonight and see what you call me when you are full of my-"

"carlos sainz vázquez de castro!"

not really sure who to tag bc this is just a small carlos drabble i had lying around, do let me know if you want to be included to my normal (non-smau) works too!

[asarigg]

Inside the Character's Mind: Part 4

KOUJAKU'S NATURALNESS

In contrast with all these worries Aoba has, there’s… this Koujaku:

While Aoba worries when he hears that Koujaku had refused everyone’s chocolates because he wanted to give him his chocolates and make it seem like something casual and move on to the next topic, so he wouldn’t die out of embarrassment, Koujaku is eager to receive those chocolates. He refuses the other’s chocolates not only because it would be dishonest to everyone involved, but also because in the end the only chocolates he cares about now are Aoba’s.

Aoba tries to lie and avoid the topic, but Koujaku had already noticed the box in his bag. When Aoba asks if he doesn’t find it weird, for a moment Koujaku doesn’t even know what he’s talking about. Same here:

Koujaku doesn’t care at all whether he’s with a woman or a man, obviously he’s bi, but that doesn’t exempt him from worrying or having issues about it. But he doesn’t. He just doesn’t have these kinds of concerns, he doesn’t care what other people think of his relationships. If it were up to him, he’d shout out loud that he’s dating the love of his life, but out of respect for Aoba he doesn’t.

The closest thing to anything like that is that he didn’t want to admit that he was in love with Aoba because they were friends, like I’ve mentioned before. He couldn’t tell him the truth or risk the friendship they already had. He didn’t want his rejection and he didn’t want to be a burden. Koujaku openly kisses him on the street, making sure not to be seen only to respect Aoba’s wishes, he takes every opportunity to hug him, and even when Benishigure asks them if they’re on a date he answers yes without hesitation, to which Benishigure responds by jokingly wishing them a happy marriage. I find it funny they have opposite reactions especially when Koujaku is the “straightest” of the cast and is always perceived as super masculine in and out of the game as I mentioned. You can appreciate through their relationship’s development that Koujaku gets over that initial awkwardness and has his sexuality pretty normalized now, whereas Aoba takes longer because his nature is more shy and reserved, but it still changes as Koujaku reassures him, helping him coming to terms with his gender and sexuality issues.

In the end Koujaku always reassures him, making sure he feels loved.

Fun fact: In one of Koujaku’s earlier designs he also wears leg warmers. Since they often do things together, like Koujaku accompanying Aoba to buy the CDs he likes, it would be cool if they shared that as well. Also, I’ve always thought that Koujaku’s more casual clothes are probably not worn that much since he always wears a kimono, so Aoba would steal his wardrobe. Imagine if the leg warmers were a gift from Koujaku?

CHILDHOOD. SLY AND KOUJAKU. THE AVOIDANT BEHAVIOR: part 1

This section might be my favorite, although it's so long (ton shit of pics) I'll be dividing it, please wait for the next parts 🤧💞

We also know that Aoba’s insecurities come from his fear of abandonment, because as he himself says, he fears losing Koujaku because when he lost him once it was extremely painful for him.

When Koujaku came into his life, it had a major positive impact. Koujaku being with him meant that the other kids wouldn’t bother him anymore, that he wouldn’t have to feel so alone and abandoned after his parents left and having a grandmother who couldn’t always be with him. For several years those were some of the fondest memories for both of them, so much so that Aoba started to see Koujaku as his hero (which, oddly enough, is also something that when Aoba tells him about it, Koujaku is surprised), and those memories prevented Koujaku from suicide.

And the impact when Koujaku left was equally negative. He was back in the misery of being an abandoned child, and knowing what awaited him after having experienced some of the happiest years of his life made the shock even greater. So much so that it would cause Sly to resurface until he finally took control of the body. Whenever Sly appears, it’s because Aoba needs help, to use his powers or because he has to fight something that Aoba alone cannot, including mental distress that weakens Aoba. And it’s no different here.

From this stage of their childhood we see a certain connection between the two that seems to go a little bit further, to a spiritual plane. Koujaku came into Aoba’s life at an ideal time, after his parents left, and no matter where Aoba was, Koujaku would always end up finding him. As if it was fate or a miracle, he remembers him and the beautiful moments they lived together when he wanted to commit suicide, giving him some hope to continue living and that maybe not everything in his live had gone wrong. After years of being alone following the death of his mother he finally manages to return to the island. No matter how much they try to hide that something is bothering them, even if they don’t know the reason, they always know something’s wrong, even when other people who are also close to them don’t realize it. There’s something special there, they always make the way they interact and share their feelings through other means than words sound in a somewhat spiritual way. Because that’s how it was meant to be.

As I mentioned earlier Koujaku kind of believes in souls, asking Aoba about it in the Drama CD. Not only that, but after dreaming about his mother several times recently, he believed that maybe it could be his mother’s spirit trying to tell him something, to go to her grave.

But I think the most interesting part of all this is in the bad ending. The bad ending is a reflection of how far obsession can go and the consequences of not letting the people who love you help you. Not letting yourself be loved, pushing them away and locking yourself in, perpetuating the cycle you've been stuck in all your life, from which you can’t get out alone.

[aropride]

fascinated and distressed by chase's disordered relationship with sexuality + his emotions abt his own trauma & abuse

thru the beginning of the show he doesn't even realize he's hot despite being objectively attractive. when he finds out he's hot he then realizes people pretend to be interested in him as a person in order to have sex with him and gets super upset about it

he starts having a bunch of meaningless sex as a coping mechanism when cameron leaves him. and also a lot of other times. whenever something bad happens, basically, he starts going out with a bunch of women, just to feel something, presumably

^to the extent where hes known within the hospital as a slut. and has had sex with an insane amount of nurses. as well as presumably women who are not at his place of work.

he says doing this made him hate himself so he stopped. it's the b-plot for an episode and then he's back having meaningless sex again by the end of the episode

even his coworkers know this about him. and have called it out, masters even says she thinks he doesn't respect women bc, in her words, he's with a different one every few days or maybe he finds comfort in meaningless relationships

goes back to having meaningless sex within weeks of getting stabbed. which is really bad for wound healing reasons too. genuinely it seems like such compulsive behavior for him considering he keeps doing it even when its objectively not only a bad idea but actively dangerous

house even directly says he's "a serial slut" because he's "terrified of intimacy." incredibly accurate assessment

his relationship with his sexuality reads so heavily as someone who thinks they're not good for anything else

see also: dissociation & avoidance

we know he has a lot of trauma especially in childhood- he never really gets into it let alone into how he Feels about it but what we know is already bad & that's just the stuff he's okay with sharing with his coworkers or patients

in general he's very avoidant of his own trauma- when he gets stabbed he says he "can't change what happened, can only make better choices from here" as if it was his own fault, and refuses thru the whole episode to acknowledge that being traumatized by this would be a really normal reaction that he is definitely having. instead he just blames himself

also, he dissociates from traumatic things that happen to him - says "there was a stabbing" rather than "i was stabbed" for instance

when he's talking abt his childhood trauma he does it in a very similar way - he talks about it very bluntly and doesn't ever get into how he actually feels about it.

see also: dr. fawn response

general passive willingness to go along with anything- when cameron says they should have sex in s3 he's surprised and then he just kinda goes along with it. not bc he didn't want to bc he obviously did, but he's just generally very much someone who does whatever other people want him to do. i feel like he and cameron both tend to seek validation thru sex in an unhealthy way that i'm still gnawing on like a dog with a bone i have to go rewatch s3 to really articulate it though

he has a sort of desperation for praise and approval especially from anyone he views as an authority figure. he does whatever authority figures tell him out of this idea that it'll bring him approval and therefore safety

like no matter what house does or says to him he doesn't argue or retaliate or anything. even when house punches him he collapses on the ground in pain and then just keeps talking about the patient like nothing happened.

the scene in 3.10 after house punches him where he's in the ddx room and house walks in and throws the file at him and chase is startled and tries to pretend he's not. and he looks up with this huge fuck ass bruise on his jaw swallows heavily and pretends not to be upset. and house asks if he got that looked at as if he wasn't the one to give it to him and chase just swallows and says he's fine. dr fawn response :(

[laurencher]

Unexpectedly, I decided to roll out a huge text on a topic that still hasn't let me go

The Dofus movie as a whole is a work of art, but I'd like to tell you how much I admire one particular scene. Then there is a mention of loss and the process of experiencing it, so if this topic is extremely painful for you, I strongly recommend not to read further

It is about the moment of Kerubim's death. How well and correctly the reaction of little Joris is described here simply amazes me. At first we are shown a small child who is not even initially able to accept the fact that his father is lethally wounded and nothing good will come out of it, because at such a moment sometimes a person just can't imagine such an option as "my parent will die", because it is impossible and "a parent lives forever, he/she can't die". Then we hear a scream, which still lives rent free in my head, so well done in terms of dubbing (in general, the voice that the voice actress gave to Joris is just beautiful)

And then comes the main part: we see how quickly Joris picks himself up and continues on his way. Yes, this outcome is directly related to the timing and the need to continue the story, but I see it differently. It reflects very well how in real life many people (especially adults) really behave when faced with the death of a loved one. You may not be able to "go through the loss" in the beginning, because you don't have time for it, you have a huge pile of duties and responsibilities that force you to push your emotions inside, because there are more important things to do. In the case of the cartoon, that "responsibility" for Joris is saving Lilott. This 10-year-old realizes that there is no time or opportunity to grieve, his friend is in danger and he has no time to mourn his father's death.

The moment with extremely inappropriate comments of Khan is just a joke, but again I see here quite an important message: many people trying to help a person who has lost a loved one do not take into account that at this moment "Joris" does not need any moralizing and especially words like: "Well, nothing can be done, this is fate, you just have to move on" There is nothing simple in this and cannot be. Joris's aggression at this point is something extremely natural and expected. He doesn't need to listen to some supposedly good thing about the situation, because there is nothing good there. On the contrary, Bakara does the right thing, she lets Joris know that he is not alone and that she is ready to support him and help him in any way she can. At the moment of grief, a lot of people need this protection and care, need to understand that they are not alone.

And in the end I want to say that during the second viewing of the movie I saw in Jojo myself: a little lost child who is trying his best to get back on his feet and live on, even without them, without the only person who was everything to you, your parent. You don't have time to grieve, and many people around you can't understand that you don't want to talk about it, you don't want to listen to extremely "helpful guidance" that you didn't ask for, you just want to forget. But don't forget that everyone's experience is different and that this is not the only way of dealing with loss, I'm just sharing my thoughts as someone who has experienced it.

I want to say that if for you some form of escapism and reflection becomes a conventional cartoon about a blue magic gnome, it is not only normal, it is wonderful, because you are on your way to becoming stronger and breaking out of the shackles of your problems.

[talesofmoony]

“family line” by conan gray represents the black brothers entirely. let me elaborate.

scattered ‘cross my family line, i’m so good at telling lies

they both became so good at hiding their emotions from their parents and others, it just manifested in a different way for each of them. sirius became more brash and outspoken, playing himself off as a boisterous person who was always happy and making jokes, but was hurting. regulus became closed off and sequestered himself to the ideals and influences of those around him, but in the end still fooled those around him because he became so good at lying.

god, I have my father's eyes, but my sister's when I cry

this but esp w/ trans reg hc. sirius never really getting a chance to know regulus. both of them hating what they see in the mirror because as much as they try to remove themselves from their family they share physical similarities that aren’t easily changed. sirius can grow his hair, but he’ll always have his fathers eyes. regulus can try to adjust his mannerisms, but he’ll always have his mothers high cheekbones. when they see themselves in the mirror on a particularly bad day it’s all they can see and it just makes everything worse.

i was a kid but i wasn’t clueless, someone who loves you wouldn’t do this

self-explanatory. they were only kids when they were being put through literal hell, having unforgivables used against them and food withheld when they were less than perfect. it’s so normalized for them that when they get to school and talk about it like it’s the most normal thing in the world, everyone else is like “what the fuck?” and they’re like. oh. wait. this isn’t normal.

i can’t forget i can’t forgive, ‘cause now i’m scared that everyone i love will leave me

sirius found that love and security in remus as a lover and james as a brother, but regulus never didn’t have that security after sirius left.

might share a face and share a last name, but we are not the same

regulus feeling resentment towards sirius for leaving and sirius feeling resentment towards regulus for staying and conforming to their parents. they might look very similar and have the black family name, but their upbringing’s and places in the family drastically changed their personalities and survival instincts and self-preservation reactions. sirius had to get out because staying was killing him, so he left in self-preservation because he had james, which made regulus resent sirius. regulus didn’t have a place to go to, so his self-preservation tactic was to double down and become the ideal son his parents wanted in sirius, which made sirius resent regulus.

[legendary-69420]

Awkward Interviews 1 : Awkward Interviews ft. Bored Mark

Chapter 5 : Part 1

(Racing Hearts : VOLUME 3 )

racing hearts

The press conference was set up like any other—a line of drivers in front of cameras, a crowd of eager reporters, and the buzzing energy typical of a race weekend. Charles, as always, was focused and fully present, offering smooth answers with a professional charm that the media loved. He sat with the other drivers, answering questions, leaning in to share his thoughts, his bright-eyed, caffeinated energy making him as lively as ever.

But then, there was Mark.

Mark, who clearly hadn’t had enough coffee, sat slouched in his chair, looking like he’d rather be anywhere else. He stared off into the distance, eyes glazed, mind seemingly far away. His posture was a study in apathy, his arms crossed lazily over his chest, his head lolling slightly to the side as if he might actually fall asleep then and there.

The next journalist, clearly determined to pull him into the conversation, looked directly at Mark and asked, “Mark, what’s your guilty pleasure?”

Mark blinked, as if just realizing he was still in a room full of people. He tilted his head slightly, then answered in an entirely innocent tone, “Why would I feel guilty when I’m being pleasured?”

For a moment, the silence in the room was absolute.

Across the stage, the other drivers stifled laughter, and even the reporters glanced at each other, momentarily at a loss. Charles, meanwhile, went rigid, his jaw dropping a little as he stared at Mark. He could feel a blush creeping up his neck as the other drivers tried to hide their grins, each one catching Charles’ reaction before he could fully mask it.

Mark, utterly oblivious to the bomb he’d just dropped, kept a straight face as he leaned back, crossing one leg over the other. His eyes drifted back to that same spot on the floor, leaving everyone else to interpret (or misinterpret) what he had just said.

Seeing an opportunity to lighten the mood, a reporter piped up, “Well, Mark, any funny stories with Charles you’d like to share? Perhaps something about your partnership or moments off-track?”

Mark, still not fully there, glanced vaguely in Charles’ direction, his expression blank as he recalled a recent memory. “Oh, yeah, I remember now. I was having this amazing dream about winning the championship with Charles—y’know, feeling like we’re on top of the world. And then Charles decides to wake me up by spraying water on my face.”

Mark paused, looking almost fondly at the memory. “So yeah, I ended up having wet dreams about Charles.”

The room exploded into an awkward mix of laughter and gasps. Charles turned a deep shade of red, unable to contain his reaction this time. The other drivers were visibly struggling to keep it together, glancing at each other with wide eyes and open mouths.

Mark, of course, was still blissfully unaware, merely nodding to himself as if he had made a perfectly normal, everyday statement.

As the press conference continued, Mark was hit with yet another straightforward question: this time about his racing strategy for the upcoming season. The journalists expected a standard response, maybe some rehearsed lines about focus and team effort. But Mark, as usual, answered in his own unique style, inadvertently raising eyebrows yet again.

With complete sincerity, he began explaining his approach. "I think it’s all about finding the right position and… well, you know, staying steady, especially when things get intense." He paused, as if weighing his words, then continued, “Once you’re in, you just have to go deeper until you reach that… sweet spot.”

The crowd froze for a split second, unsure if they’d just heard what they thought they did. The innuendo wasn’t lost on anyone, and the amused expressions around the room confirmed that. Charles, who had been attempting to stay professional despite Mark’s earlier comments, was now visibly struggling, eyes squeezed shut as he tried not to burst out laughing.

As the press conference progressed, the hilarity only escalated. Mark was asked yet another question that seemed harmless on the surface:

“Mark, you and Charles are known for working really well together on the track. How would you describe the way you two… sync up?”

Mark took a moment to think before answering, trying his best to keep things professional this time. “Well, with Charles, it’s like… we just have this connection, you know?” he started, his tone completely sincere. “Like he knows exactly when to push and when to pull back. And sometimes, you just… feel each other’s rhythm.”

The interviewer’s grin widened as the room filled with stifled laughter. Charles’ face went beet red, and he muttered under his breath, “Oh, for god’s sake.”

Finally catching on to the double meaning, Mark’s eyes went wide. He covered his face with one hand, sighing in exasperation, “I didn’t mean—oh, come on!”

Charles struggled to keep a straight face, and even some of the other drivers chuckled at Mark’s unintentional word choices. The media jumped on the moment immediately, fueling fan reactions on social media.

@Charkshipper : "We understand that mark dreams of winning the championship. But WITH Charles? Hmmm something is going on 👀 #Charkisreal"

@RacingDreams88: “MARK REALLY SAID ‘WHY FEEL GUILTY WHEN I’M BEING PLEASURED?’ 💀 HE'S KILLING ME #AwkwardButIconic #F1PressCon”

@Charles_EyesOnly: “Charles blushing after Mark said ‘wet dreams’ about him… I AM NOT OKAY #CharMark #MoreThanTeammates???”

@TrackSideTrouble: “FINDING THE RIGHT POSITION? Going DEEPER?? Mark is out here turning press conferences into stand-up comedy 💀💀 #F1”

@RacingRookie19: “I SWEAR HE DOESN’T MEAN TO SOUND LIKE THAT 😭 Mark, pls never change. #SweetSpot #InnuendoKing”

@CharlesBae_Fan: “Charles’ face every time Mark speaks: 🫣💀 Literally struggling not to laugh! Mark is accidentally hilarious. #F1PressChaos”

@CharlesAndMarkFan: “Mark, babe, that’s not how you describe a racing partnership 😂 but pls continue #SyncUpGoals”

@F1_Memelord: “‘Charles knows exactly when to push and pull back.’ Yeah, Mark, we can tell. Poor Charles can’t handle this lmao #PressConferenceFails”

Memes in Circulation

An image of an interviewer with a pained smile, captioned, “When you just wanted a normal answer but got a confession.”

Facepalm Compilation: A collage of Charles’ progressively redder face with each of Mark's unintentional innuendos: “Charles’ journey during one press conference.”

A GIF of Charles burying his face in his hands, captioned, “When your teammate can’t stop ‘finding sweet spots’ during interviews.”

A GIF of Charles sinking into his seat, his face bright red, with the caption: “Charles trying to survive Mark’s accidental innuendos like… #Help #SaveCharles”

Mark’s accidental innuendos kept everyone entertained, from his teammates to fans. Even Charles, as much as he tried to hide it, couldn’t help but find it amusing—even endearing—watching Mark unknowingly trip over his words.

(Dividers by @omi-resources)

[beelanddiavolosimp-blog]

HIHIIIIIIII!!! Anyway love your work and could I possibly request the demon brothers reacting to a Female MC who is absolutely obsessed with reading Romantasy? (Romance and Fantasy) please and thank you!! (oh and maybe she simps for a lot of book men who is like similar to the brother you would be writing about)

I feel like that's almost everyone in the obey me fandom 😭 but of course and thank you!

The brothers reaction to an MC who loves reading romantic fantasy

Lucifer

He loves any form of literature finding it beautiful. Though he never looked much into romance he thought he wouldn't need it so why read it? He watches you as you read wondering why you keep smiling. He asks after a bit of silence. Once you tell him what it is he gets intrigued. He now reads them with you finding it both exciting and romantic. He absolutely loves when you also tell him that you like certain characters because they remind you of him makes him proud of himself.

Mammon

He couldn't care less about books. He hates them from school already. So when he finds you reading one he immediately asks about it and what makes it so special. After you explained he looked even more confused. "Ya read romance? Why? I'm right here?" He says and you have to remind him that you're always thinking of him in these scenarios so he doesn't get too pouty about it

Levi

He knows about fanfiction from his animes but doesn't read much normal books that aren't for school or a manga. He knows about the genres too since there are some similar ones in anime descriptions. He looked up the book you were reading when you two hung out together and saw the description. He wasn't judging but it was pretty adorable to him you liked Romance of any kind. He plays a lot of romance animes for you not saying how he knew you liked the genre. He gets flustered when you state you like characters that remind you of him. He definitely liked the comment though.

Satan

Of course he knew about romantic fantasy. He knew of all the romance genres. He liked how you enjoyed a bit of adventure and not just some plain old romance. He recommends and gives you all the fantasy romance he owns which is a lot for a human. When you confess you think of him for most of the characters he has a light hue to his cheeks and then laughs a bit. "That's cute MC I can't wait to give you even more recommendations" he grins

Asmos

He honestly reads with you. When he's bored he will look over your shoulder and read. He will make some comments here and there about what the character did wrong and right, etc. He doesn't mind romance but is more of a dark romance lover himself. When you state that some of the characters remind you of him he now either judges the characters or fawns over them as well.

Beel

He knew you liked reading but didn't know exactly what. He read a few pages of a book you left out and smiled to himself. He actually enjoyed the genre as well. He now reads the books you are done with and talks to you about them kinda like a book group of two. When you say that some characters you love remind you of him he just says the same thing with a smile. So cute.

Belphie

He knows you read because he gets irritated with it. It's taking your attention away from him! He doesn't tell you to stop though just rest himself on you and waits till you are done reading to pay him more attention. He doesn't care what you are reading just wants you to himself. He does however enjoy that the characters you like sound like him so hey at least he got some attention.

[beemochi-art]

How much info do the autobots know about the terrans? and what were kilo and megs reactions to figuring out that jb wasn't a usual cybertronian sparkling?

Ratchet has thrown himself head first into research. If in the event he needs to provided medical care for the terrians he must know more about them.

Twitch since the beginning has been helpful and willing to help with research. Nightshade has been less willing, but they’d prefer to help with research rather then be the test subject.

Here’s what Ratchet and the autobots know so far.

*Terrans are from earth and can be aquatic, they can swim And drink water. From what they know it’s all the Terrans need.

*They can gain an alt mode faster then normal cybertronian. It’s not clear how long they’d have to wait to get an alt mode but Ratchet theorized that it may be possible for them to get an alt mode immediately after birth if they do chose.

*They have no parents and instead imprint. They can imprint on both humans and cybertronians.

They are all still learning but Ratchet and the Terrans are determined to learn more about their origins.

It was apparent Jb wasn’t like any Normal sparkling, forge or other wise.

The first giveaway was Jb’s size. A sparkling when first born can fit in the palm of someone’s hand.

Even tho they are awake and aware they still need their parents protection until their armor thickens up at least. So they need to be small enough to still fit in the parents chest, only occasionally coming out to bond with the parents. (Here’s Elita with an itty bitty Hot rod.)

Megatron on the noticed that Terrans have no emotional field. Which to him made Jb unreadable. Not to mention the other strange behaviors Jb showed, he also noticed the sparkling didn’t consume energon and didn’t want to have to force the sparkling to consume it. It seemed like a mess to deal with, so he suggested Jb be handed over to Starscream (because he has more experience with sparklings and close friends with Knockout. Star would look further into what was up with the little sparkling more thoroughly.) Kilo heard this and freaked out on him, it made Kilo very paranoid and Megatron had to regain his trust even after he swore he wouldn’t give Jb away to anyone.

Kilo had bonded with Jb just as deeply as he would have with his own blood Sparkling. Megatron upon spending more time with Jb did too, but still couldn’t read him.

[nomodernromance]

What would you have done differently promowise in Edvin's case?

I said this before but I would have let Felicia done the promo herself. It was her time to shine. He was a supporting character and there was no need for him to be used front and center. It felt too calculated. But that was already an issue for me with Avgrunden. I wouldn't have reposted all the reviews praising her or the tiktok reactions. Same goes for the superlatives like "her acting should be studied in schools", "most creative person I ever worked with", etc etc. By all means, be proud of your girlfriend and hype up her as your co-star but do it in a normal way. He set her up for failure.

This is very personal taste but I would have never worked with Adam and the other MUA, Edvin looked like an absolute clown in both Paris and Copenhagen.

And I probably wouldn't have skipped Variety and Kristallen or at least acknowledged them in a better way.

If you have two or three different projects going on at the same time, there should be some sort of strategy how to even it out. Stopping Duo promo for APOY, now squeezing in two YR posts in a ton of APOY just looks bad. He has no idea how to find a balance. And he shouldn't be doing it himself. He has been very ill-advised by his team or not guided at all this entire time.

[willowser]

it's so weird after your break-up.

it's a bit hard to tell with him sometimes, but—you thought things were okay. good, even. until he suddenly stopped returning your calls and canceled all your upcoming plans and then showed up at your door, late at night, to say i ain't a coward so 'm doin' this face to face.

and that was it really. no explanation besides a weak just don't think it's working out and a not right for each other. comical, that he had the nerve to say he wasn't a coward when he could hardly look you in eye and wouldn't even entertain a more in-depth conversation. wouldn't even come inside. stood on the front porch with his hood up and his hands in his pockets. like a little boy.

you're trying to be angry—and most days, you are. at him, at the time you wasted, all the warning signs you excused. your friends dive headfirst into how toxic of a partner he was, that you needed someone that could be there for you, that didn't grumble and groan and roll his eyes, and—most days—you think they're right.

but the nausea always comes back like a dead weight in your stomach. whatever future you had imagined with katsuki in it just—vanishes, and you can't even be sure why. dramatic as it sounds, a piece of you feels like it's missing; you never thought you'd have to mourn him while he was still alive.

when katsuki—bakugou—returns to your doorstep, it's to return all your things, packaged nice and neat in a cardboard box.

you stare at it dumbly for an embarrassingly long time, before taking it. all the stray clothes inside have been freshly washed and reek of his detergent and are diligently folded; you can't tell if the care he took makes it worse.

"thank you," you tell him, simply, before casting a look over your shoulder to the half-empty tote sitting in your living room. it's easier to stare at than him, if only by a little. "i haven't, uh, had the chance to get your stuff together so, um—i'll try to go through everything this weekend."

you can see the shrug of his shoulders from the corner of your eye. can feel his own intent on your face.

"'s'fine," his voice is low, but even. unaffected, you think—but maybe you just don't know how to read him anymore. "no rush."

you let out a little sigh and return your attention back to the contents of your box, poking around to see what else has lived in his apartment for the last two years. "well, just let me know if there is anything in particular you're looking for, and i can try to find it and bring it by."

again, the shape of him jolts with another quick shrug. "can bring it by the agency."

you don't know if he means it dismissively—you don't know, you don't—but it feels hurtful. your weak heart latches onto the thought that he doesn't even want you in his home anymore, and you have to press your lips firmly together to stop them from quivering.

you haven't looked at him once, and he hasn't stopped staring at you. it's almost funny, considering.

"okay, yeah," you nod. "i can do that, too."

"if—" bakugou hesitates, "if that's easier, or whatever, don't matter t'me."

"no, yeah," you shake your head, finally casting him a quick glance that has him straightening. "whatever works, we can—figure it out later, i guess."

he looks okay. fine. not really any different than normal. unaffected.

bakugou only holds your stare for a moment before it drops away, down to the box in your arms. "bought you...somethin' for your birthday 'few weeks ago, so i threw that in there, too."

"uh," you furrow your brow before peering inside a little closer, sifting through until you find a long rectangular case. it's—stupid of him to do, you think, and you hold it back out to him immediately, like it will hurt less if you don't touch it for long. "that's okay, you can keep it."

he makes no move to take it back, his own expression twisting. "no, i—what 'm i gonna do with it? bought it for you, so just take it."

an inkling of anger surges through you and you grapple for it like a lifeline, desperate to rid yourself of the heartbreak. whatever is inside the case rattles when you shake it lightly at him. "i don't know, return it? i don't think i should take it."

he snorts. "well, 'm tellin' you it's fine."

"and i'm telling you i don't want it, bakugou."

the air between you goes thin. evaporates, almost, and you can't breathe when he looks at you the way he does. when you look at him the way you do. you may have gotten into arguments or bickered during your relationship but—this anger feels so foreign on your face, directed at him.

for the first time, bakugou looks hurt.

you grapple onto that, too.

his hands dig into his pockets again; a firm refusal to take what you're holding out. "there ain't nothin' i can do with it, so—"

"give it to your mom."

"fuck—i bought it for you. don't need to make it some big deal."

"bakugou," you grind your teeth—and he does, too. "at best, this is gonna sit at the back of a drawer somewhere for years until i come across it by accident and decide to give it away to someone." you rattle the box again, but it only prompts him to take a step back, stubbornly. "get your money back. i don't care—"

a laugh barks out of him that sounds hollow and bitter. "you think i need to get my money back? what the—"

"i don't care what you do with it, bakugou! i'm not—"

he straightens again, finally pulling a hand out of his pocket just to point his finger at you. "you know, you sound real comfortable callin' me that."

and you can't believe him, his massive, stinking audacity. all your frustration—and your misery and your loneliness and your denial—comes to a rolling boil and you drop the box in your arms and you don't care that it hits the floor with a frighteningly glassy sound.

his glare drops down to it, mouth falling open just a tad, and then he looks at you like he can't believe you. like somehow you're the one acting so fucking irrational.

just to be spiteful, you kick the cardboard once, until it scoots across the floor and grabs his heated attention again. "yeah, about as comfortable as you were packing up all my things."

"'s'cuse me for thinkin' you'd want your shit back."

"i don't want any of this!"

you erupt, finally. voice reaching a pitch that hurts your ears, too, that gives you away entirely. all at once, the grip you'd had on your anger tears away until you're left alone, once again.

your tears are hot on your cheeks and you don't even bother to wipe them, because it'll just smear your makeup around on your face and—stupid as it is—you don't want this to be the last image he keeps of you.

"fine," you groan, pathetic and wimpy and congested, before tossing the case down into your box in defeat. "you win, katsuki, like always."

and you tell yourself you don't care about the look that crosses his face, just before the front door slams in it. you don't care that he's suddenly a bit haunted, horrified, even, at the kind of dismissal he's never received from you. that he takes half a step forward before you shut him out.

that his anger melts down, instantly, into something you've never seen on him: fear.

i am feeling a soft angsty bakugou tonight

[austenpoppy]

Dick and Bette Kane - part 1

I started writing this as an answer to the people who claim they love Dick's "petty" side/him not being welcoming to specific people he supposedly has a grudge against. The problem is, those same people tend to mention Helena Bertinelli or Jean-Paul Valley as examples of that happening, when it doesn't reflect at all the relationship he had with either of them in the New Earth continuity (which is generally the one being referred to).

I will do a breakdown of Dick's relationship with those two in separate posts, but it got me thinking about a "heroic" character Dick's been consistently uncomfortable around in that same continuity, and one he openly doesn't appreciate much : Bette Kane, a.k.a Flamebird. Yet people do not seem to ever list her among the characters Dick's not very fond (for very good reasons).

Bette Kane's an interesting concept as a character, because she's not a very good super-heroin, but she's extremely competent in other areas of her life. As a teenager, she began playing tennis in competitions, and she was so good at it she quickly became "a pro", and was considered something of a celebrity.

Yet Bette dreamed of something very different. She openly admired Robin (Dick) and wanted to imitate him by becoming a super-heroin of her own. She even designed her costume as a tribute to him, and chose the code name Flamebird. That's somewhat ironic considering Flamebird was originally Nightwing's partner back when Nightwing was an identity Superman had used.

Bette as Flamebird's New Earth origins are recounted in Secret Origins, vol. 2 annual 3, which is focused on a mental attack Dick suffers at the hands of the Gargoyle. Here Gargoyle narrates one of the first acts Bette did as Flamebird, which was saving Navy men hanging to lifelines attached to an air-craft carrier that was being lifted into the air. Other super-heroes helped resolve the situation, and that teamwork is what prompted the creation of Titans West.

Secret Origins, Vol. 2 Annual 3

Interestingly, you can see that Dick wasn't really aware of how much he'd inspired Bette, and this mental fight with the Gargoyle happened several years after his first meeting with Bette as leader of the Titans, and years after his first meeting with Bette at all.

At first glance, this may seem surprising, given that Bette was obsessed with Robin and wasn't remotely subtle about it. After becoming Flamebird and rescuing the Navy men, she was part of the unofficial first meeting of Titans West along with Gar, Hank, Dove, Charley, and Lilith. And her first reaction was to be delighted at the idea of seeing "Robin" again, calling him "a cute hunk". When Lilith asked her to tone it down and be serious, she instead went further by commenting on Dick's legs.

Secret Origins, Vol. 2 Annual 3

Then when it became clear the newly formed Titans West would have to seek help and go see the official Titans in New York, all Bette cared about was that she was going to work with Robin.

Secret Origins, Vol. 2 Annual 3

When the two teams finally met, it wasn't love at first sight. Once they finally started discussing the case they were working on, Dick suggested a plan of action that involved the two teams splitting up. Bette cut him off as soon as he said it to contradict him and affirm that she was going with him, which she ended up doing.

Her behaviour was honestly creepy. She cut off Dick just because she'd decided that she was going with him. She didn't refer to him by his code name, but only by the part of his body she'd commented on before, calling him "legs". She took his face between her fingers. And the sentence "I've waited too long for this", coupled with the nickname, would've made my skin crawl. It sounds like she'd fantasized about Dick for a while, was going to have what she wanted no matter what, and had no problem announcing it out loud.

Secret Origins, Vol. 2 Annual 3

After the case was over, the two teams had a fight over what team had done more to solve it, and over the legitimacy of Titans West. Wally criticized the way they'd come into the headquarters like they belonged, Bette said they did because they were Titans too, and appealed to Dick to validate her opinion - calling him "legs" again, which implies that this was the nickname she gave him the entire time they worked together.

Dick said he wasn't sure whether it was a good idea for the others to be Titans, because he wasn't sure he would be able to lead two teams, one of them long-distance. Members of Titans West were affronted by Dick's speech, including Bette. She went with the others, talking to Dick again to tell him that "[he'd] never know what [he'd] missed", making her departure partly about a romantic/sexual golden opportunity Dick didn't take. Appreciate the fact that she called him "Robin" again now that she was irritated by him.

Secret Origins, Vol. 2 Annual 3

Titans and Titans West had a couple other team-ups before Titans West disbanded, during which Bette learned Dick's secret identity. From the way Bette acted during the one team-up recounted in details in New Titans #56, we can deduce that every time she met Dick she kept trying to seduce him, persistently, relentlessly, in obnoxious ways that sometimes border on sexual harassment.

It was well-known that Bette was obsessed with Dick - not like Bette was trying to be subtle about it, she had no problem making her intentions clear and that publicly. There's a panel I couldn't include in which Hank scoffs at the idea that Lilith "trusts" Dick and tells Charley that "she's got the hots for him. Just like Bette."

I'm sad I couldn't include it because there's this hilarious exchange after in which Hank bemoans "Man. That burns me. What's he got that I haven't ?" and Charley answers "Look in the mirror and weep" (lmao).

But as I was saying, Bette kept trying to hit on Dick. In the panel below she asked him whether he needed help (the "sure" implying it's not the first time she asked the question), only to say that it was "[his] loss" when he said no. Dick was very polite in his answer, thanking her for her offer, but was turning her down all the same.

New Titans #56

Not long after, Dick told off Hank and Charley who'd gone in an argument over leadership and about their association with the Titans, before having the conversation about Dick I mentioned above. Bette immediately cheered him on, calling him "handsome" as she got close to him. Dick ignored her.

New Titans #56

During a fight she called out to Dick to warn him about an assailant, and had to sneak in a comment about his butt (whoever said this kind of things was recent was lying). Dick was clearly uncomfortable, answering with an embarrassed "Uhh, thanks, Flamebird" - the "uhh" plus the two commas in a three-word sentence indicate he didn't know what to make of her comment. He also corrected her to make sure she knew he'd seen the assailant she was talking about. It was a way for him to reaffirm his skills as a crimefighter (she's not the first one he said those things to), but also a way for him to reject her attention.

New Titans #56

She was also very physical around Dick. I can't include all panels of her, but she seemed to be near Dick most of the time, would touch his shoulder for no reason when they came in a lab, or, like in the panel below, latch onto his arm. Dick wasn't shown shaking her off, but he wasn't seen reciprocating either.

New Titans #56

So in the end, it's not a surprise Dick had no idea Bette'd wanted to become a super-heroin because she'd been inspired by him. Not when most of their interactions revolved around her attraction for him, not when she kept making comments about his looks.

As an aside, this is one of the reasons I can't take seriously anyone who says it's Devin Grayson's fault if Dick's been sexualized. Hard to do that when you have an entire character who could've been one of the best tennis players in the world but decided to become a crimefighter because she was obsessed with Dick, and kept gushing over his legs and butt. Dick's been dealing with that kind of things since the 80's, guys.

Part 2

Part 3

[squorttle-pox]

please. i need alastor with his hair up so we can see the side of his head. second set of ears or smooth flesh prairie?