#txt hcs

[shoverse]

afterparty (blame it on the alcohol) — c.yeonjun

1.3k . unedited . suggestive . angst (open ending to fluff) . gn! reader

yeonjun is drunk.

as he always is, and you know what will happen.

but, somehow, you always find yourself falling back to him at the end of the night.

all of you is tingling with a sense of overstimulation, the beer you poured yourself warming in your heated touch.

why are you so hot? sick, maybe. or just tipsy. nah, not with all of two sips of alcohol you had consumed in the last hour.

yeonjun, of course, is drunk. probably swirling his beer around his mouth and spitting it into someone else's. gross. not the most pleasurable image of someone you're basically crushing on.

the lights are bright, the corners of the room are too defined and your headache is pounding in time to the deafening music. the strong smell of whisky, sweat and cheap cologne waft through the room and it sickens you.

your eyes scan the room, looking for a familiar face, and fail miserably. maybe it's best to just head home, give up on yeonjun for once-

'boo!' a cheerful voice rings from behind you, all smiles and giggles as he wraps you in a friendly hug. you spin around to face him. 'hey, bin. drunk already?' 'what? no...' his eyebrows furrow and he juts his lower lip out into a crocodile pout.

at times like this, at the peak of his softness, you lock eyes and you could almost believe it was...love.

just not quite.

he lets out another cheerful laugh, pulling you out of the moment. oh, yeah. he's yeonjun's brother. whatever. he opens his mouth to say something, but falls short as he spots someone approaching behind you.

'kai! hey!' you look to find a pitiful face walking towards you. 'hey, bin. hey, y/n. taking care of him already?' 'you know it.' kai grimaces and slumps down into one of the chairs near him, the two of you following suit.

soobin takes a sip of whatever concoction he'd created and his eyes relax a bit more. 'where's your brother, anyway?' 'oh, jun's probably making out with some random, you know how he is.' he laughs and sips again. 'on the balcony, maybe. or the toilets.' another laugh, another sip. he's just like his brother, all right. 'maybe he even took them to his house if they're all that special.'

oh. yeah. he does that sometimes. even if you're there the most often. but whatever. it doesn't matter.

still, a bad feeling burns in the pit of your stomach. you feel light, as if you're not really there. a feeling you've grown used to.

you're not jealous. you know where you'll end up tonight. and you're not stupid. you know he'll ask you to stay over for whatever stupid excuse his alcohol filled brain can come up with. hell, even his sober mind can't come up with a reasonable excuse for any sane person.

it's a good thing you're a bit crazy then.

just a bit, and only for him. he'll ask and you know what your answer is.

if only he could wake up and remember who was taking up the empty space in his bed last night.

and just like clockwork, a disheveled looking yeonjun stumbles awkwardly towards you and flops down in your lap. innocent, it's harmless. but even in his innocence, there's something so devilish about him.

you can't stop the heat from rising to your cheeks. you take a big swig of beer, hoping it will mask all your feeling, but it only makes it worse.

soobin and kai are surprised, even yeonjun looks up at you through his half-lidded fox eyes. 'mm, didn't take you for a drinker.' 'i'm not.' it's suffocating, the smell and the noise and the heaviness on your lap, the heaviness that peers up at you curiously with those pouty lips you wish you could kiss without regrets. 'excuse me.'

you shove yeonjun off your lap and rush towards the balcony. bodies bump and sway, you weave through clumsily. a string of sorry and excuse me spill from your mouth as someone rushes behind you, calling your name.

you're running and it doesn't end and all you feel is sweat and heat and the walls seem to narrow until you push through a thin glass door and you've made it.

and you're alive.

and you can breath. in the cool midnight air, you can breath. slowly, surely, you feel okay again.

a hand wraps around your wrist and a hushed whisper of your name floats around your head. suddenly you're pressed against the brick in a secluded area, his larger figure close against yours. 'hey,' he whispers, breathless. 'hey,' you whisper back. 'yes?' he looks at you questioningly. of course. what else would he want from you?

'yes.'

he smiles and presses his lips against your neck, tracing his hands across your body. unspoken words leave his lust-filled eyes. his tongue slides across the soft skin of your neck, leaving marks you know will bruise later as he sucks lightly.

yeonjun steps back to admire your figure, biting his plush lips. 'fuck. you're so hot.' you shift under his gaze. he pulls you back in and swipes his tongue along your lips, testing the waters before he dives in. he tastes like that cherry cola lip balm he loves so much, and the apples he'd been eating earlier, and his favourite brand of beer and soju mixed together into one terrifying cocktail.

you know that about him. sometimes you wonder if he knows these things about you.

'wanna go somewhere private?' he pulls out his keys and you hold your breath.

'yes.'

when will you ever say no?

you pick your nails in the seat of his impeccably clean rover, as he pecks you on the lips and starts his car. he sneaks those small glances at you on the short ride there, the ones he does every time.

it's...sweet.

god, how you wish he was sober.

the ivory frame of his doorway glints in the moonlight as he pulls you in for another kiss. he rubs the pad of his fingers against your bruised neck, pushing the door open and pulling you into his room.

push and pull. that's what it is. bodies on bodies, mouths on mouths, hands in private places, you could've really believed it.

his black opium fills your nose, mixing with his sweat and dripping down onto you below him.

it hurts to know that these are the only times that yeonjun looks at you like that.

'y/n. i love you.'

he doesn't mean it. you know he doesn't. it was just the heat of the moment, he could never love you. when the words fall from his lips, you couldn't spare a breath of hope.

'mm.'

he didn't notice that you didn't say it back. he doesn't notice anything about you. he whispers it into your skin when he falls asleep against you. you wait until he falls asleep to say it back, to trace your fingers around his stunning features.

'i love you.'

you wish you didn't. you wish you didn't care that he doesn't know anything about you. you wish you didn't know everything about him, maybe things he doesn't even know about himself. and you wish you didn't care how he never noticed when you slipped away before the crack of dawn.

yeonjun's always wondered why he'd wake up to an empty spot next to him. he wishes that one day you'd just stay. but it's okay. he knows you'd never like him like that. what he says, i guess he will always just blame it on the alcohol.

[hyuukais]

okay so i just finished The Sun and The Star and thus am plagued with thoughts of demigod au’s so here are some of the thoughts:

(some of this is also inspired by The Star Seekers lore and what not)

Yeonjun: okay so,,,i’m kinda torn between child of ares and child of aphrodite. on the one hand there’s that firey almost aggressive drive and ambition. his agility and strength pose a threat on both the battlefield and the dance floor. then there’s also his,,looser temper. however, a lot of that can also translate over as a child of aphrodite. his intense passion and overwhelming compassion. his love and passion for performing such a prime motivator to continue pushing himself. a huge heart with so much love for all those in his life. Not to mention his interests in fashion and beauty and creating statements with clothes (or his flirting on weverse). children of aphrodite do also have their snappy moments as well. which is why i’ll say Yeonjun is a Child of Aphrodite.

Soobin: okay, so, i was actually having a rEALLY hard time with soobin. originally i thought perhaps athena, natural-born leader, but that didn’t feel entirely right. then maybe hephaestus? but definitely not right either. Demeter is a little too child-of-the-earth for him and Iris just doesn’t seem to work. Of course in Star Seekers soobin is an archer, but even Apollo doesn’t feel right. It was only after talk with someone else that it kind of settled where he belonged. Now, it’s be a little weird for a demigod to be unfit for the domain of their parent, but it’s not uncommon. In fact, many children’s mortal parents will actually instill fear of their godly parents element as though it will keep them safe. It’s odd that soobin, despite his inability to swim, comes across most accurately as a child of poseidon. however, the sea is equal parts powerful and terrifying and calm and comforting. a gentle giant, an imperfect leader, introverted and rarely commanding, but caring and willing in all of the ways needed. he reflects well in the push and pull of the tides. plus, getting the entire cabin to himself is kinda perfect. also, horse girl soobin 🤷 thus ends my long-winded, hard-to-decipher reasoning as to why i think Soobin is Child of Poseidon.

Beomgyu: gyu’s very base disposition is rather quiet and muted when you aren’t as close. as soon as you get to peel back layers you find the playfulness everyone talks about. Teasing is a form of affection yet he’s never devoid of kindness and a warm smile. Despite his nature as an introvert, he’s a very good addition to any welcoming committee. Also, the intelligence of children of Hermes is so often undermined despite them being incredibly resourceful and smart, both traits of Beomgyu’s that are commonly ignored. He has a compassion and sense of empathy that aligns well with those who take in all travelers, all those lost or forgotten. somewhat similar to a lost boy, beomgyu finds friends and family in everyone, with time of course. Hence why i think Beomgyu is a Child of Hermes

Taehyun: in an effort to not reduce Taehyun in to the tired “only braincell” stereotype, i wanted to avoid categorizing him under Athena. And after some consideration, i have come to a conclusion. Tyun is smart, he’s seen to be a very logical thinker and seems to have a lot of trivial knowledge. He has great emotional intelligence and physical strength. In any case, he would be able to fight a battle with both brain AND brawn. He’s an eloquent speaker with a dry sense of humor and a teasing nature. It’s a wonderful encapsulation of both a scholar and a fighter; someone known for knowledge AND strength on the battlefield. It’s often forgotten that those are both things honored in Athena’s name as the goddess of knowledge and warfare. Therefore, i think it’s very fitting to place Taehyun as a Child of Athena

Hueningkai: i think it’s really often forgotten that hueningkai is quite literally a musical prodigy. Drums, Guitar, piano, & vocals!!! Like that one clip of him casually playing Beethoven while talking about pikachu stickers ?!?!?? not to mention his almost sunshine-like disposition. there’s absolutely zero question as to whose kid he is. sure,,he could stand to improve his first-aid skills but, in times of need, there is no better quality than his compassion for every person in need. however, not even training from his father himself could save Kai’s archery skills 💀 of course, all of the members are incredibly talented artists, but Kai’s musicianship is on such a level i have no choice but to say he must be a Child of Apollo.

[ethereal-engene]

TXT & Anime Cons

pairing: bf!txt x fem!reader

genre: fluff & slice-of-life // warnings: brief mentions of hate and creepy men

summary: how I think the members of TXT would be if you took them to an anime convention // word count: 1957

note: I got to attend an anime con this year (2022) and it was so crazy good! I struggled not to splurge so much 😭 (so many cool small business and creators) Enjoy and please reblog/leave feedback if you liked it!

soobin

oh mannnn, THIS GUY OH BOY

Y’all already know he loves anime so much

When you invited him to attend a con with you, he was beyond excited

He’s always wanted to go to one ever since he got into anime

Plus something tells me he also has been wanting a reason to buy a cosplay outfit but didn’t have an excuse to buy one

Bonus, he wants to do a couple cosplay with you 🥰

Best boy soobin yall

Obviously you agree and now he’s x10 more excited to go with you

On the day of, he’s up before you and wearing the cosplay

along with packing things you guys might need while y’all there

when you finally wake up and are ready, he drags you to the car

you guys get there safely and check-in

walking in, y’all walk around admiring all of the artists & cosplayers

he’s kind of shy but you know which cosplayers he’d like to take pictures with

so you end up asking for him

if they say yes then you’re the one snapping pictures of him

it’s really cute and cool seeing all of these cosplayers come out

especially with cosplayers from jjk

they never fail to amaze you with how they made them or how long it took to make them

anyhow continuing to seeing all of the booths

Soobin looks at the things with stars in his eyes

you both struggle not to overspend

emphasis on struggle

all I will say is you two walk out with either a bunch of art work or wearable merch

the overall experience 10/10

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yeonjun

takes a deep breath in

y’all know yeonjun isn’t into anime but after begging & messing with him, he says yes

you cannot tell me that yeonjun isn’t one to get jealous or slightly possessive over you

like imagine telling him about the weird creeps at the cons and such

that’s all he needs to hear before agreeing to go with you

unfortunately your tactics can only get you so far

apparently not enough to get him to wear a couple cosplay with you

so he’ll opt for dressing stylishly (as he does)

on the morning of the con, he sees you all dolled up in your cosplay

manz might not know too much but he loves seeing you all dressed up

he knows how long you’ve been wanting for cons to start up since the pandemic

yeonjun stares at your confident smile and body language that screams excitement

it’s like you were made to shine for this moment

now he’s just staring at you the way you stare at him when he’s performing

this is his little aha moment as to why you love going to anime cons and doing cosplay now

before you two head out, he can’t help but make you do an impromptu photoshoot

he just wants to show off to everyone how cool you are

after that, you guys head there and he’s not going to lie

it is quite chaotic and overstimulating but he gets used to it

learning to stay close to you or else he’ll get lost

every few minutes, someone will ask to take a picture with you

you’ll say yes and have yeonjun take the picture

he’ll be on edge as he knows some people like to get a too comfortable and start to pull inappropriate moves

if or when he catches someone, he’ll tell them off and that’s the end of the story

moving on, because he doesn’t fully understand the appeal of anime yet he’s just following you around like a puppy

you find it cute and squeeze his hand as a thanks for coming with you

he does appreciate all of the artists out here having their own spot and what they make

while of course he’s a performer, he knows how to appreciate all forms of art

every so often, he has to drag you away from a stand because he knows you’d give all of your money to them

he does end up bumping into a couple of MOAs and they’re surprised to see him here

given that yk he’s not into anime but then he points to you

to which you shyly wave hi and greet them

at the end of the con, with the things that you bought

Yeonjun is holding them and slightly complaining but we all know he doesn’t really mean it

if he could, he’d be the one spoiling you all day and every day

Yeonjun’s rating: a 7/10

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beomgyu

I have no idea if beomgyu likes anime but he gives me vibes that he’s a subtle lover of it

he’d definitely couple cosplay with you

okay okay b/c I am biased to wolf cut and highlight beomgyu

I’m going to give him the cosplay of Miyamura from horimiya

LIKE COME ON?? he’d rock that cosplay

anyhow, he likes it a lot because the costume is subtle but still cosplay yk?

you and beomgyu have an entire photoshoot before and during the con

oh, I forgot to mention it probably doesn’t take a lot out of you to convince him to go with you

he loves seeing you all excited and happy, so if going with you makes you happy then what else more does he need to hear?

when you guys get to the convention, you have to make sure you’re the one not losing beomgyu

for some reason, he gives off the type of person to befriend anyone

knowing that, you turn around a couple of times when you’re walking to ensure he is there

unfortunately you still manage to lose sight of him

one second you’re holding hands together and he’s behind you

the next, he’s talking to someone about their cosplay and getting to know about their character

luckily, gyu is never too far from you

it’s actually kind of cute watching him interact with them

omg naurrr it’s even cuter when he interacts with little kids all decked out

the way he gives his undivided attention to them and seeing their eyes shine as they talk about their cosplay

you can’t help but giggle and snap videos of it to tease him about it later

eventually you approach them and join them in their conversations

and watching them connect the dots that you two are a couple and doing a cosplay together

it blows their minds and running up to their parents to share their findings

truly impossible not to curl up into a ball right then and there

just as you find him interacting with kids cute, he thinks that you’re even cuter around them

moving onnnn, he doesn’t have to make sure you don’t overspend or at least he doesn’t think so

and besides it is your money and life so who is he to stop you from spending your own money

THATS MF RIGHT YALL GET YOU A MAN LIKE BEOMGYU

I feel like Gyu would be interested in seeing people’s performances on stage whether they be musical performances or showing off one’s skills

I can also imagine him walking up to the band performers after their performance to see if they could show a couple chords

and get their info because he thinks that they’re cool

beomgyu’s rating of the experience: 8/10

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taehyun

He’s another member I’m not too sure if he likes anime or not

but I can tell that he would not do a couples cosplay with you <3

he loves you but not that much 🤧

Very much interested/intrigued in the mechanics behind

goes to people who put their everything into the cosplay to hear how they do it

no because I cans see him getting excited over super well done cosplays and looking at you for like permission to go talk to them

he’s so cute what to do and you’re like of course and accompany too

his eyes shine hearing all about the behind the scenes of the cosplay

also gets dope pictures with them because it’s truly amazing

anyways, he likes to explore all of the artists and asking you if you’d like anything from them

bonus points whenever he points out your favorite anime or the characters from a booth

might spoil you a bit lowkey

as cheesy as it sounds but seeing you happy makes him happy

gets the tiniest bit of jealous whenever good looking people start asking to take pictures with you

but then get over it b/c you wouldn’t leave him for them

and yk wears his signature confident smile

sometimes he’ll wear a smirk whenever it’s a really attractive person… because you’re his and not theirs

anywhoooo

he treats you some food there and you’re like he must be a godsend because food do be expensive

after eating, he’ll offer to take some photos for you since you guys didn’t really take any before leaving

you can’t tell me he didnt sneak in a couple of selfies for fun

at the end of the con, you ask him how it was for him

his rating: 7/10 (a point taken off because the food was too expensive 💀)

but would definitely go again to see more cool cosplays

maybe even inspire him to pick up a new hobby

as if he needs to even more talented at something

───°˖✧✿✧˖° ───

hueningkai

goodbye he beat you to asking about going the con first

totally didn’t get upset about it for a few minutes because you had planned out this cute way to ask him 😭

of course you said yes and then proceeded to scream over it because omg you guys are finally going to an anime con

you both talked about going to one when it was safer to go out due to the pandemic

sharing similar music tastes helped get you two together but honestly speaking watching and bonding over anime was the real relationship helper

his soft spot for you doesn’t allow him to say no to re-watching the same (comfort) animes and after re-watching them x number of times, he couldn’t help but fall in love with them too

he and you didn’t even need to ask each other about going as a couple cosplay or not

simply because the answer of course was yes, a million times yes

now the question was who to go as…

something tells me that you two had to make a little presentation about who to go as and why

yk to just spice things a little bit

in the end, he ended up winning </3 (sorry he says while pumping his fist in the air & a smile plastered on his face)

it didn’t take long to get the cosplay, but you two wanted to go the extra mile & add personal touches to it

something also tells me that you guys had a photoshoot before the event to tease people that you guys were going to be there and because y’all felt so cool in cosplay

on the day of the event, as expected y’all run into many fans and have so much talking to them

you’re appreciative of them for being supportive, however there were a few people giving you dirty glances but you brushed it off

there was nothing you could do and besides it wasn’t really a you problem to be dealing with other peoples’ opinion that they had on you

anyhow, you guys definitely splurged

in your defense, they were really cute (I rest my case)

you both had a lot of fun going together and interacting with people

super crazy to see how the shared love for anime brings people together 🥺

hueningkai’s rating: 10/10 (a no brainer rating)

AHHH THANK YOU FOR READING & txt debut fic ✨

I had a lot of fun writing these lil thoughts out and hopefully you enjoyed it as much as I did writing it. as always, please reblog (with tags) if you liked it, or send an ask or leave a note :)

take care until next time

signing off

- ash

[m3djed]

"he would not fucking say that" but you ever be looking at fanart and suddenly its "he would not fucking have abs"

[luvrgirlkumi]

im too touch deprived for this oh my god

strawberry chapstick | choi beomgyu

PAIRING. choi beomgyu x gender-neutral!reader GENRE & CONTENT. fluff. established relationship. suggestive content — (mentions of) kissing. playful banter. lowercase intended. 491 words. NOTE. guess who’s back with the boyfriend beomgyu agenda and more content for you all!!!! this is a bit self-indulgent but who cares, i love this ୧⁠(⁠＾⁠ ⁠〰⁠ ⁠＾⁠)⁠୨

if beomgyu continued to stare at you like a hawk, you would already drop dead right then and there; you were convinced that the sheer force of his stare would be enough to knock you off your feet. if laser eyes were a thing, you’d already be a puddle on the floor by now. after all, you were just simply applying chapstick.

the chapstick beomgyu bought for you.

beomgyu’s voice broke the creeping silence that enveloped the both of you, breaking the unbearable thoughts you were thinking of, “hey.”

“what flavor is that?” he continued.

and yes, the playful glint in his eyes wasn't left unnoticed by you.

you blinked at him in surprise, momentarily stunned by him. his question caught you off guard, especially with all his attention now on you. and now, you’re just realizing how intense his gaze was on you this whole time, and you couldn’t help but be flustered at that thought. seriously, you applied that chapstick more than once, but today, it felt like a performance worthy of an oscar with beomgyu’s stare.

you stammered, “uhm… well, you got it for me a few weeks ago, remember?”

an ear-to-ear grin tugged at the corner of his lips and before you could even process this whole situation, beomgyu crashed his lips onto yours with full force that left you breathless, shaken, and your heart racing for a few minutes. his lips molded into yours with such sensation that you lost the track of time, lost in the intoxicating sensation of his lips against yours.

you pull back slightly, breathless and in a flustered state before you stare at him wide-eyed and ask, “what was that for?”

beomgyu just gives you another grin, and the familiar twinkle in his eyes is back as he leans in for another heated kiss, “i had to confirm my flavor theory, didn’t i?”

you can’t help but chuckle lightly at his words as you playfully swatted his arms, pushing him back slightly to reject his kiss. “you’re ridiculous, gyu, y’know that?”

“ridiculously in love with you, yes. but i suppose with my detective skills aside, it’s not like we kiss often for me not to figure it out,” beomgyu quips, his voice dripping with absolute charm.

with your mouth still lingering from the kiss earlier, you managed to still tease him between breaths, your cheeks flushed, “you really know how to catch a person off-guard, huh?”

“well, a surprise attack is always a tried-and-true strategy,” beomgyu says with the grin still evident on his face, looking like a complete fool struck by cupid’s bow, with hearts surrounding him and everything.

he continues, his hands dropping on your waist, kneading the cloth-covered skin like a masseur with his voice dropping just a little low exclusive for you to hear, “besides, you haven’t kissed me at all this whole day, baby.”

you can never get tired of beomgyu.

[quetzalpapalotl]

One of those Hua Cheng reverts to Wuming scenarios where Wuming comes to understand the that 1) He and Xie Lian are sexually and romantically entangled 2) Xie Lian is married to a ghost king named Hua Cheng. The conclusion he derives from this is that he is Xie Lian's lover?? servant he fucks sometimes?? some sort of concubine??? He is trying to figure out how legitimate their affair is.

[solar-wing]

⚣ Jason Todd: NSFW Alphabet 🔴

⚣🔴 A/N → I forgot I had written these out and had them on my old account. Did a little fine-tuning to them though. WARNINGS: 18+ MDNI | it's an NSFW alphabet so just expect the unexpected and the expected.

⚣🔴 Words → 3.6K

REBLOGS & replies are greatly appreciated, please! 💛

⚣ ENJOY 🔴

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

This man can go from rough and hard to soft and gentle in literal seconds. It’s like watching someone come out of a trance or possession. He’ll clean you up with a fresh rag and make sure you’re comfortable, especially if you’re sore (you’ll most definitely be). He’s clingy though.

You won’t get anywhere without him right beside you. And he won’t say it, but he loves it when you try to take care of him too. Jason is dominant and prefers to be in control, but that man is as needy as a newborn baby, and it gets 10x worse after sex.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

Jason’s relationship with his body is difficult, but, if we’re talking about one where he’s healed, maybe been to therapy, and (slightly) moved on from his trauma, he probably favors his arms, chest, and hands. Jason prefers strength overlooking aesthetically fit, and he kind of always looks like he’s bulking but it's defined somehow. And because that adds to his overall size and level of intimidation, he loves working on those specific groups to increase them so he can in turn use them to intimidate people, especially those who try to flirt with you in front of him.

Now, on the other end, Jason is 100% an ass man. You can not change my mind. He loves you wearing any kind of tight or fitting material that molds to the shape of your butt and just being able to oogle and smack it when he wants. And smack it he does. Dude has the equivalent of 100 cheese necks in one palm and you feel it every time he lands one on your ass. 

Bonus points if you have thick thighs that jiggle when you walk. He’ll be paying extra special attention to those, especially if you’re wearing any kind of short shorts or fitted athletic wear. He also has a slight obsession or fascination with your neck. Whether in the act or just chilling, his hands will somehow find their way to your neck whether it’s a gentle caress or a firm grip. And if he’s feeling a little possessive or riled up in the moment (which is frequent) it’s his favorite place to mark, and if you try to cover them up, it’s more motivation for him to leave even bigger ones. He likes it when people can tell and see that you belong to him.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

More of an oozer than a shooter unless he’s been holding a load in for a while. And his loads are thick. He may not shoot far but he’ll definitely give you enough to fill the bottom of a glass. 

Also, no questions asked, he’s coming inside you. You just have to choose if it’s going to be your mouth or ass. Don’t ask, it’s a territorial thing with him. The thought of you walking around and greeting people while his babies are lodged deep inside your ass or fresh down your esophagus does wonders for his pride.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self-explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

If you’re not around and he’s really horny, he’ll masturbate with a piece of your clothing. Sometimes, he’ll also call you in the middle of it and won’t tell you just so he can hear your voice while edging himself to completion.

He also will purposely start arguments with you so you can have a reason to have angry make-up sex later.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

Some small experiences before he died, and little hookups here and there when he came back and was somewhat in a good place with Bruce and himself. That being said, he gets most of his experience from his relationship with you. He quickly learns what he does like and what he doesn’t, and makes it known to you immediately. 

He also may or may not go to Dick for advice or tips on how to improve. Going to Bruce is out of the question. And not just because that’s still technically his dad.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

Doggy for one. It’s something about him grabbing you by your hair or even better, around your neck and forcing your body against his while he pounds into you from behind. He gets an exhilarating high from having you at his mercy and you surrendering yourself to him.

He also does favor missionary if he’s in a slightly more tender mood. But, If he’s feeling jealous or pissed off about something, he’s putting you up against a wall or in a corner with his hands around your neck and ramming you like there’s no tomorrow. Your legs will not be functioning for 24 hours.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

Tends to be more serious in the moment. When he’s in the mood, he’s fully in it. Especially if he needs to get his frustrations out. However, the sound of you moaning and screaming his name will definitely bring a smug grin to his face.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

He keeps himself adequately groomed. May grow some facial hair and have a little bush down there along with a happy trail but he’s good about keeping it neat and clean. And, if you want him to, he’ll shave it all, no questions needed.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

This he struggles with at times. It’s something he wasn’t given much of (especially with Bruce) so he doesn’t really know how to act when in those moments and he tends to get really uncomfortable, especially if it’s a particularly vulnerable moment for him. As far as during sex, he’s definitely on the more rough and brutish side, but he’ll always do his best to check on you.

It’s something he’s getting better at though. Even in moments without sex where you two are just lounging and sitting together, he’s good at reading you and knowing what you want or how to make you happy with small gestures and actions. He just wants to make sure you’re happy and that you feel loved (and that you belong to him and only him).

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

Mentioned with dirty secrets. Really only does it when you’re not around. He’ll rarely do it just for the heck of it. He prefers getting his pleasure from pleasing and fucking (owning) you.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Dominance/Submission (Power Play) - Jason has had many things happen to him that he didn’t want or couldn’t control. It’s basically what influences this kink more than others. You submitting to Jason, letting him lead and have full control in sex and even in domestic scenarios creates a very satisfying and pleasurable feeling inside him. It also serves as reassurance for him, knowing that you fully trust him to the point where you basically surrender yourself to him. Getting back to more dirty things, this kink can include other aspects such as orgasm denial, bondage (on you), and verbal affirmation of your submission (dirty talk).

Choking (giving only) - This plays into the dominant/submission kink as well. It’s a rush from the feeling of control he has over whether you get to breathe or not while pounding your brains out. But, he’ll never go too far and he hopes you know that. However, he’s not at all okay with it being done to him. He does not like his neck being touched at all for that matter. Call it PTSD from his time with Joker and other things that have happened to him in the past, so it’s a big no-no. Although, with time and him getting more comfortable in the relationship, if he gives you a clear consenting sign that he’s okay with it, he’ll allow a gentle caress and rub down his neck, but only from you. Anyone else who tries to touch him on his neck risks several broken limbs.

Mirror Sex - A key part of his possessive nature toward you. He loves seeing himself fuck into you and even more, his ego gets a big boost from seeing you turn into an erotic mess while he’s inside you.

Size Difference - The fact that Jason can pick you up and throw you around like a rag doll, dwarfs you in size, or that his clothes (even if you’re tall and broad) can look three sizes too big on you is a major turn-on for him. He won’t say it, but he likes the idea of someone smaller than him that he can protect.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

Weird enough, the thought comes to mind that Jason has a weird obsession with having sex with you in tight spaces. Mainly, places like the shower or the car. It ties a bit into his power and size kink. Something about the size of his body towering over you in a small space riles him up like no other. It’s the feeling or sensation that he’s got you cornered that drives that feeling. Kind of like an outlet for him to deal with his trauma of when he was actually trapped/cornered.

Also, he has it in his mind that whenever you move in together, he has to fuck you on every single available surface in your place. Christening your home with your love is how he likes to think of it. Plus, he gets a nasty kick out of when guests are over, imagining in his mind that they’re sitting in places where he had you crying out and cumming on his dick multiple times.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

#1:Jealousy & Possessiveness – The idea of you finding anyone else attractive, let alone giving them your attention which is only supposed to be reserved for him, he’ll be quick to snatch you into the nearest closet or bathroom to remind you who you belong to. And it doesn’t matter who it is besides your parents or his family. It could be the barista at the cafe, a random guy who gave you a friendly nod, or god forbid, an old classmate or co-worker you happened to bump into on the street. Jason is a selfish & protective little fucker who doesn’t even want to consider the idea of someone else thinking they can have what’s only for him.

#2: Clothes – Please, exercise caution when picking your outfit for any particular event. Jason’s never gonna tell you what you can’t wear, but keep in mind that again, he’s a selfish and protective little fucker who has the sex drive of a large animal. Wearing anything even slightly tight or a bit showy for his taste can and will land you in many situations where Jason has pulled you aside somewhere quiet and private to have at your body. And don’t let him catch others ogling your outfit or even giving you the slightest compliment or all hell is breaking loose. Not to say he doesn’t like it, he loves it. But, you’re for his eyes only. Now, if it’s his clothes you’re wearing out, please be aware that at some point, you may be buying him a new shirt/hoodie cause he’s about to rip it off you.

#3: Arguing – Something in that man thrives on chaos, and when you and he are going at it, he can’t help but get hard. And again, hot, angry makeup sex. Duh…

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn-offs)

He will not do any form of rape/forced play, including machoism and sadism. His vigilante life and past trauma already left a deep scar on him and anything that resembles that can and will trigger him. Plus, he knows he’s way stronger and doesn’t want to even take the risk of hurting you in any way.

Unless we’re talking Arkham Jason. That’s a completely different story.

He would clear it with you first that you’re okay with bondage and choking, but he doesn’t want it performed on him, especially the choking, as we’re already aware that he’s very sensitive about his neck.

Any extreme BDSM kinks like piss play or fisting is also a major turn-off for him. Exhibitionism is a straight-up no. Jason would rather drink from the Lazarus pit than have anyone looking at you in a state that he’s only allowed to see you in. Don’t even attempt to pitch the idea of a threesome or foursome or just any suggestion of bringing someone else in on your fun. It will turn into a major argument and not a good one that ends in happy fun.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

Inexperienced but picks it up quickly and learns what gets more of a reaction from you. He’s a fast learner and loves it when he’s able to drive you over the edge with his mouth alone. Also, if we’re talking about eating out, he’ll happily do it till the sun turns blue. There’s something about tasting you on his tongue that just really gets him riled up.

But, if we’re talking dick-sucking, definitely prefers receiving over giving. Jason finds it extremely hot seeing you go up and down on him with your mouth, especially when he grabs your hair or head and starts to force your head up and down or starts thrusting in your mouth. He loves seeing you slobber and choke all over him. And if you look up and give him a teary-eyed but submissive look, game over (in a good way).

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Definitely fast and rough. And if it’s not, you can bet he’s delivering some powerful strokes that will have you squeezing and clenching your legs all around him. Plus, he notices the harder he goes, the more you squeeze yourself against him while pressing your nails into his back and biting at his skin, trying to silence your loud moans and cries. Though, it’s probably not the best idea because he’ll just go even harder to force those noises out of you. And, those are marks and scars he will PROUDLY wear.

It takes him time (if you even decide at all that you want him to) to learn how to move at a softer, slower, and more sensual pace. But, if it’s something you truly desire, he’ll work on it and do everything he can to make you happy. But, that doesn’t mean rough sex goes away. It actually makes it even more hot, especially when Jason is in one of his moods.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

He’s not opposed to them. But, Jason likes to take his time with you. He doesn’t like to rush and hates the idea of feeling as if someone is going to interrupt him. No one should intrude upon your special time with each other. God bless (and protect) the unlucky souls that do.

But, if he’s really in the mood and he can’t get you to an ideal private place in a fast enough time, he’s not above pulling you into the nearest dark room or corner to get down and dirty, especially if he’s feeling a little territorial because someone decided they wanted to be brave stupid and hit on you. He’s more than happy to remind you who you’re in a relationship with. Or if you’re not in a relationship, then just who’s fucking you every single night, plain and simple. Either way, quickies to him are basically just his versions of reminders to you for what happens when he gets a bit jealous.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

You’d have to move at a snail’s pace with him if you want to introduce something new to your routine. If it’s something small, then he may go ahead and give in to it, but Jason craves consistency and normalcy, and that includes sex. Asking him to try something new can hit a sore spot cause it may seem like what you two are doing now isn’t enough for you anymore.

But, if you reassure him it’s not that, and just slowly introduce the idea to him, (double points if he likes it off the start) then you’re definitely in for a treat. For you, and you only, he is willing to step out of his comfort zone, as long as it’s not too crazy or on his no-no list.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

Depends on his mood and what prompted the sex. He could go for one round or two if he’s just feeling a little feral and wants a piece of you. If it’s a jealous or angry fit after an argument, you might wanna cancel any plans after, cause he’s certainly not letting you leave the bed, the house, or wherever you are until your legs are basically useless.

The same thing goes for the duration of a round, especially if you’ve got the good good (hehe). If you’re really giving it to him. Mans may be lucky to make it past 10 minutes, but that’s not too bad. It means he can cuddle you, or you cuddle him. Either way, cuddles are non-negotiable after a round. But, if you two just got done hashing it out over something or you decided to poke one too many of his buttons, he’s dragging it out as long as he can. This means exiting out of you whenever he feels like he’s getting too close, and denying you your own orgasm as well (that damn control factor strikes again).

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

Jason doesn’t own any toys and never really had an interest in them. It’s not something he’d really get into on his own and only would experiment with them if you asked. The most he’s got is handcuffs or rope he’d use for bondage but that’s as far as he would take it.

If you were to use toys, he’d definitely prefer him using them on you unless there was something else specific involved that didn’t cross one of his boundaries.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

50/50. If you’re teasing him, payback’s a fucker named Jason. He’ll kiss all your sweet spots, nibble on your chest, and barely give any attention to your dick/genitals. Especially if he’s in one of his ‘I want to hear you beg for me, tell me who owns you’ moods.

If he wants to get to the point, then you can expect to be promptly thrown onto the bed or whatever surface is nearby, and the most he’ll do here is tie or cuff your hands so you can’t touch him, knowing how much you like to feel his body while he’s ramming yours.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

Jason’s loud. But, in a very grunty-like way. You may have to fight tooth and nail to get him to moan for you, but by golly is he expressive when you manage to get it out of him. For the most part, though, he’s giving grunts, growls, and grumbles. You’ll mainly hear him whisper into your ear, reminding you that he’s the one currently plowing your guts and that no one else is allowed to see you like this but him.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

He likes fucking you with clothes on frequently. You’re wearing a tight compression shirt that’s showing your pecs, abs, and just overall body, he’s got you bent over a surface while oogling your muscle constricting under a shirt. Wearing a jockstrap or thong in the gym and he can see it, he’s pulling them down and that underwear aside just enough to get inside you. You’re not complaining though. If he’s wearing his own compression and muscle shirts all the better for you, getting to ogle and rub his muscles while he’s hammering inside of you like an animal.

He also really enjoys massages. Particularly on his shoulders, back, and chest. He loves it when you lick and play around with the head of his dick and when you run your fingers through his hair while his face is buried in your neck kissing and leaving marks all over.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

Bigger than average.

8-9 inches minimum. He’s thick and girthy down as well. Maybe narrower at the base with a really large and bulbous head. Entering can be a bit of a challenge, but it gets easier the further he gets inside. Also has a curve to his dick.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

Jason has a fairly high sex drive and the Lazarus pit only increased that. His libido can sometimes be more emotion-driven so feelings of love, anger, or even just a slight irritation will get him hard.

Maybe you’re not fucking every hour of the day, but he’s gotta have you in some shape or form at least once or twice a day. Whether it’s a blowjob, hand-job, or one of his jealous reminder quickies.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

He can go to sleep fairly quickly, but only after he’s properly cared for you and cleaned you up. Also, he has to have your body pressed against him. Cuddles are vitally important and you should never once not want to cuddle him. It’s the one intimate thing he’s got down perfectly to a T. 

However, he has more than once fallen asleep while still inside you and in the position you both finished in. It can lead to a comfortable or uncomfortable scenario, depending on the situation.

☀️ | Jason Todd/Red Hood | ☀️

☀️ | Masterlists | ☀️

[odysseys-blood]

GAMIGIN IS SO TINY????

[momentsofhyuka]

I KNEW THIS MAN WAS A PICTURE PERSON !!!

(translation credits to @translatingTXT on twitter <3)

dates they take you on

txt x reader

summary: different dates they’d plan to take you on

choi soobin

something very domestic

he found a super complicated baking recipe online and decided you guys HAD to try it

cue classic cliche baking moments

you get some flour on his nose as a joke and this man DOUBLES DOWN in response you find flour in your hair for days

overall the kitchen is a disaster when you’re done but you guys had so much fun it doesn’t even matter

it’s even better when the recipe actually turns out surprisingly good

he immediately brags to the guys on their gc

(they’re spamming him to bring them some but he’s 100% ignoring them)

he’s just so boyfriend (insert dreamy sigh)

constantly hugging you and resting his head on yours while you’re waiting for the dish to finish baking

after you both enjoy the dessert he’s rushing to clean up insisting you stay sitting down comfy

(obviously you go to help him and he keeps pouting at you saying “he’s got it !!”)

even more fun while cleaning up the kitchen because you guys sing songs and do little dance routines to help pass the time

obviously you guys are using the kitchen utensils as microphones because duh

does not care that you are off-key he finds you adorable and is just having such a good time laughing with you

overall he’s just very into cute domestic dates that are more about quality time with one another than anything else

choi yeonjun

he seems big on enjoying a cool place with you

something like going to the beach would definitely be on his list

this man would not let you do anyyy of the planning but also would not tell you a single detail of his plan which he swears is amazing

he packs a full picnic full of all your favorite snacks and drinks

he brings cute things like a film camera and toys to build a sand castle

also remembers the important things like sunscreen, water, hats, sunglasses, etc.

he even remembers that you love collecting sea shells and brings a small container for you to take them with you so you won’t lose any

he’s all about the experience itself and enjoying it with you but he’s still going to try and cover every detail possible to make sure it’s a smooth experience

he wants you to feel relaxed and enjoy your time together so he will be super considerate of the logistics so that the day of it’s all good

constant teasing. he takes off his shirt to get in the water and before you could even blink he’s already saying “ooo you like what you see”

compliments you to the ends of the earth even when all you are doing is suntanning or reading a book

when you join him in the water all gentleman behavior is off he is body slamming u (not literally but like he will be carrying u around and splashing you with waves and essentially battling you the entire time)

makes sure you guys stop to eat lunch and are drinking enough water and half the time he’s taking pictures of you doing absolutely nothing with the film camera because you’re “his muse”

(he’s also a sucker for mementos of the trip, he will definitely be stealing one of the shells you find)

sand castle building becomes sand castle competition immediately and he’s very willing to sabotage your castle to ensure his wins (you’re still gonna win but he loves the chaos)

overall very much about doing something fun and exciting with you but dealing with all the details and taking care of you the whole time too

choi beomgyu

so many ideas but my mind keeps coming back to arcade date

he just loves the chaos and competitive aspect of it

don’t think he’s gonna be nice just because you guys are dating this is an every man for themselves situation

will keep track of scores and will tease you when he beats you at dance dance revolution

mainly he likes this type of date because you guys are constantly doing something together but also because he gets to watch you having fun

as exciting as the games are nothing beats the feelings he gets when he looks over to see your super concentrated (and cute) face or to see you laughing as you miserably fail at the punching bag strength game

will be winning you any prize you want.

you cant even let your gaze linger too long on a plushie or prize because he will notice and make it his mission to win it for you

excited puppy smile every time he proudly presents you with the prize

super cliche teasing like pretending he doesn’t know you and asking if you come here often or “helping to correct your form” for the basketball game as an excuse to hug you

(as if he needs one)

it’s cute you thought you would get your own drink when you guys stop to eat he is 100% doing the 2 straws cliche in whatever you guys order

(he insists it’s more romantic but you just think he likes how nervous and flustered you get when he drinks at the same time as you)

overall he would want to do something entertaining but where he can also just let loose and have fun with you

kang taehyun

i also cycled through a few ideas but i feel like he’s just someone that would enjoy a zoo date

his reasoning is that the animals will always be doing something different so it’s a “new experience every time”

he also likes to see how excited you get looking at the different animals and how you always talk to them or give them little back stories

he is endlessly entertained by you just constantly giving you that starry eyed smile (we all know the one !!)

will make it his mission to list any interesting facts he knows about the animals or the zoo itself

this man is a picture person idc !

his camera roll is just pictures of you from every angle ever doing anything

you insist he deletes the ones you don’t like but he refuses claiming that you always look perfect so why would he erase perfection

(easily leaves you a blushing mess with his bluntness)

will get silly animal face paint with you and take a billion selfies of the both of you with it

i feel like he’s a big spender not in a flashy way but more so he feels it’s a day for the both of you and you guys deserve to enjoy the best in the moment

constantly getting snacks for you two or silly headbands and will definitely be buying you something from the gift shop

(if you try to pay he immediately refuses and insists on covering it)

he lowkey likes that the zoo doubles as a workout and will jokingly do squats or lunges randomly

if there’s any kind of animal feeding opportunity you both are immediately there and he’s taking a ton of photos of the moment

(he just really likes to look back and reflect on the memories or see your face smiling back at him when he checks his phone)

overall he is just looking forward to doing something that allows him to talk to you a lot, take a lot of photos, and is new or exciting each time

huening kai

big fan of at home dates

why waste time getting ready and going to a super crowded place when you can just spend all day together and be comfy ??

when i say all day i mean all day.

he will show up bright and early at your place just to be able to nap with you until noon

i feel like he’s big on watching something together like a movie or anime or even playing video games together

will bring a sleepover bag filled with essentials it’s funny you thought he was ever leaving

also brings snacks ofc and i feel like he brings you random snacks he thinks you might like so it’s a fun experience of you guys trying them and reviewing it

speaking of random things he is king of gift giving he can’t see a single thing that reminds him of you because he will get it no hesitation

cute plushie with your energy? bought it. random flower he saw in your favorite color? he immediately picked it.

he is just always giving you things and whenever you get him stuff in return he cherishes it like it’s the greatest gift on the planet

(even if it’s just a rock you saw that kind of looked like a heart he will think it’s hilarious and the most amazing thing ever)

after settling on something to watch he insists on coziness i’m talking like a ton of blankets, pillows, plushies, warm drinks just ultimate comfort

i feel like he’s the type to talk during shows and movies like just to make commentary or laugh and he enjoys when you keep up the banter with him or offer your own thoughts

it’s his perfect way of spending time with you and also continuing to get to know you and create silly inside jokes, etc.

definitely the type to randomly go play you a song on a keyboard or piano if you have or decide to braid your hair

overall he’s into anything interactive and fun the both of you can share together at home while enjoying each other’s presence (and presents !)

[francy-sketches]

rhaenyra could say 'I wish I was a man with dick and balls' and hotd twitter would still be like 'umm she just means she wants freedom and respect but otherwise she is a FEMININE WOMAN stop making her into a man you weirdos'

[bingqiuhateabortion]

The way thousand statues cave scene gets such vastly different reactions and gets interpreted from every different vievpoint is kind of fascinating. My friend told me it was funny af and i've seen people say it was really creepy (iykyk that's why i'm writing this post now) but for me it was just really, really, really damn sad?? Maybe I relate to HC way too much but just imagine two people who you mutually hate and who also have biased opinions towards you and the person you love the most finding your deepest darkest secret you lowkey are ashamed of yourself. The two bitches you despise do everything they can to alienate and turn your crush against you and there's nothing in your power you can do not to make the situation worse than it already is. THAT's fucking horror not a guy having a weird but harmless hobby which he engages in mind you to cope with trauma and eternity of loneliness. And you really thought he's the bad guy bc he was "acting weird" huh

[miniimerry]

i think Luffy is the kind of person who would kiss the strawhats directly on the mouth as a platonic form of greeting and here’s how i think the others would respond:

Zoro: he just accepts it. doesn’t initiate them, but if he sees Luffy coming, he just angles his head to accept it bc fighting it is functionally useless.

Nami: pre-arlong park, she would have refused any attempts. post-arlong park, she will accept them as long as Luffy is not on her shit list. she has also learned to just accommodate them. may occasionally ask for one after a particularly harrowing or stressful battle.

Usopp: thinks Luffy is joking about it and is like yeah sure lay one on me, but then realizes he likes feeling included so he accepts them. too proud to initiate or ask for them, but is very chuffed when he gets them.

Sanji: is absolutely weirded out when he sees it happen, especially with zoro, but zoro makes so much fun of him for being scared that he finally relents out of spite. he secretly wanted them the whole time.

Vivi: clearly the type to be swept up in strawhat shenanigans. she accepts them after they all explain Luffy is just Like That and he’s not into her romantically.

Chopper: does not like his mouth kissed. he will accept forehead kisses and top of head kisses and also squeezes. does his little sheepish dance every time.

Robin: she knows what Luffy is about. she mouth kisses him first.

Franky: who is he to criticize a family routine? lay one on me, brother.

Brook: he’d accept a kiss… if only he had lips!! Yohoho! he and Luffy touch their teeth together. Robin had to emphasize to Luffy that he needs to be gentle when he does this so that they don’t lose their teeth. he races full speed at Brook and then puts his breaks on and gently taps their teeth together. Brook would cry if he had eyes!

Jimbei: he is Luffy’s peepaw so he takes it in stride. he laughs out loud in disbelief when he first gets smooched, but then he starts kneeling when he sees Luffy coming and lets him climb up onto his shoulders after.

[plistommy]

Steve wanted to try out dominating Eddie.

He had his hand on the older boy's neck, just squeezing it a little as he praised him for being such a good boy (like Eddie does to him) and how well he was giving Steve his cock that it made Eddie’s eyes roll back into his head.

But… it doesn’t take long when Eddie starts to meet his thrusts that Steve gets too lost into the feeling.

He starts whining and letting out high-pitched cries on top of Eddie, loving how the other’s thick cock rams into him in a way that makes his toes curl.

He doesn’t even realize that he had dropped back into his subspace that had become so familiar to him until he feels himself being placed softly onto the bed.

The praise from Eddie below him must’ve triggered it.

After they had both cleaned up and came down from their highs, Steve slightly pouted because he wanted to do so good as being the dominant one for once, but Eddie just kissed his pout away and held him close.

”You did so well, baby. Don’t worry, we have all the time in the world to try it out again.”

[endiness]

okay, i have gone through probably 50+ s2 interviews of hc researching this so far and i have to say that at this point i really don't see how he wasn't deliberately trying to manipulate the fanbase and the media against the writers and the show to get them onto his side. (and also, like, a very specific, extremely toxic section of the fandom at that.) (it's the sexist incel gamerbros. i'm talking about them.)

"I wanted to represent as much of a book-accurate Geralt as possible and a lot of the fans did as well, and so I campaigned really hard to make sure that he was more verbose, he sounded more intellectual, his choice of words was more thought out and that his approach to Cirilla and everyone else wasn’t antagonistic. Because it initially came across as he was just grumpy all the time with everyone and everything and I really wanted to show this three-dimensional character […] It’s gonna be tough to do the stuff which is as brilliant as Sapkowski’s writing, but it’s something I’m always gonna campaign for and it’s hopefully fit into the vision of the show."

there are so many interviews (ie virtually every interview out of 50+ with the exception of maybe, like, 3) where hc says the exact same thing about how he just cares so much about book accuracy, specifically where geralt's characterization is concerned, and that he really started to push for a more book accurate geralt in s2 and wanted him to be more verbose and intelligent and show that he isn't just a one dimensional character who just grunts and says hmm all the time like in s1 — and at no point does he ever take any responsibility for how that was due to his acting choices in the first place because he would cut his lines.

he also just straight up lies about the situation because the writers originally wrote geralt as being more verbose and book accurate in s1 but then changed the way they were writing him due to the acting choices he made. and yet he acts like that was never the case and that geralt was never originally written that way and he pushes this idea that a book accurate geralt went against lauren's vision. even though, once again, that was the original vision and it only changed due to him.

and on the extremely rare occasion (i'm talking, like, maybe 2 con panels here) that he ever takes any kind of responsibility for his role in all of that, he still waffles about and tries to present this image that he wasn't really cutting that many lines and they weren't really that important anyway and it didn't really matter:

"I didn't even cut that much. Just little bits when someone says how they feel, I thought if Geralt says nothing, and maybe the well-known grunts or hmms and sometimes the occasional f-word, people can take from that what they will."

even though that can't be true as confirmed by joey:

"Henry likes to cut his lines, 'cause he's lazy. No, he literally just likes to cut them. He likes to do more up here [frames his face with his hands] and just with face and hmms and grunts. There's a lot of hmms, and so I often have to take a lot of his lines and turn it into a lot of my stuff so that the plot happens."

and even hc himself confirms this and what joey said in a s1 interview:

"All the grunts, I either added or I didn't say anything and just grunted instead. It was often up to the other actors to go, 'I think he's not gonna say anything now.'"

i also have to point out that hc directly links his push for a more book accurate geralt to reading comments on reddit as i think that's very relevant to what section of the fandom exactly that he's pandering to and why he's been so vocal about it while lying about the role he played in everything and what actually happened:

"I’m on all the Reddit forums. I’m reading all the reviews. I’m literally trying to get everyone’s information. Some of it is not useful, and other criticisms are incredibly useful. I take it all in, and I look forward to bringing it even closer and closer to Sapkowski’s writing. I think any of those criticisms, they often lie in things like I was saying—we don’t have the advantage of a long involved conversation or dialogue with Geralt, so they are criticisms which I think I was prepared for. So for me, it’s about seeing that, understanding it, and working out how I can do my job better within the framework provided, [how to] appease and make those people feel comfortable that I do actually understand this character—and love this character just as much as they do."

"As a source for information, it's really helpful for me to see what everyone's saying, what everyone's thinking, and to see how much my thinking falls in line with whichever side of that spectrum it is and whether I'm doing the wrong thing, for example, by campaigning hard for the book Geralt to exist or whether I'm doing the right thing."

and just another important thing to point out imo: virtually the only times hc ever takes any responsibility in any capacity whatsoever for his own role in the show not adhering to the books (which even then he barely does and it's still always with a lot of excuses), it's only ever at con panels — which are far less likely to get picked up by news outlets and seen by a broader audience — and not in formal interview settings. (except for, i think, one interview he gave early on when s2 first went on hiatus. but even then, it still has the same problems that the con panels have where he comes up with a lot of excuses that don't match what happened.)

then there's an interview hc gave where he went on about how he added some book dialogue into a scene and he made it out to be like it was some kind of rebellion against the writers and he didn't consult them as he was just going to do what he wanted, consequences be damned:

"I did not feel like having long discussion about whether I could add this bit somewhere. So I just did it, said the words in front of the camera, and was ready to face the consequences."

and meanwhile what actually happened was that lauren eventually let hc have free reign and rewrite a scene that he was unhappy with. which, y'know. kinda fucking weird to present what happened in the way he did.

and then there's him pushing this narrative that the female characters — namely yennefer and ciri — were given more depth and focus than geralt and the male characters as if that came at their expense and all of which is somehow due to lauren's women-centric vision of the show as if that's somehow opposed to how the books themselves are:

"On season two, I wanted to bring as much of 'Book' Geralt into the show that Lauren's vision and that the plot would allow. That's a tricky thing to do, because the plot, as Lauren has said, is very centred around bringing women into the centre of The Witcher."

"In Season 1, there wasn't really much of an opportunity for expansive dialogue which Geralt is known for — in the books, he's often known to monologue — because we had two original origin stories which were the center point of the show."

"Lauren’s vision was more of an ensemble piece than the first Witcher books. It’s driven a lot more by the characters of Yennefer and Cirilla."

"I wanted to make sure we really explored as much as showrunner's vision could allow. She has her own plan, so I’ve got to toe that line between book Geralt and Lauren’s vision."

"I wanted to try and bring as much of the book’s Geralt into Season 2 as possible, and as much as the vision, the plot and storylines would allow. The toughest part for me was finding that balance between the showrunners’ vision and my love for the books, and trying to bring that Geralt to the showrunners’ vision."

"It’s important for me to have the character be three-dimensional and it’s tricky to do, as I was saying earlier, because there’s a certain vision and there’s a certain set, storyline and plot. And so, it was about me trying to find Geralt’s place within that."

"There’s only so much space to provide the same character from the books within the showrunner’s vision. But, I did my best to provide a bit more of a three-dimensional character with a bit more emotionality."

"It's important to me that the men in the story are three dimensional as well."

like, first off — and not to continually reiterate this but — that's not true. in s1, geralt was originally written as being just as verbose and intellectual as he was in the books and that only changed due to hc cutting his lines and we know that joey often had to take his lines, too. so there was, in fact, always plenty of time for geralt to be book accurate and for yennefer and ciri to have their own focus. these things were never mutually exclusive and it's definitely some kinda take to imply otherwise.

secondly, while it is true that geralt is the main character of the short stories, ciri is the main character of the main series starting from blood of elves, the book that s2 adapted. and despite claims otherwise, her pov has always had the most focus — yes, even more than geralt (sans baptism of fire, obvs.) and it's not like ciri is the only female pov, either, or that there aren't other important female characters that make up the series. there's yennefer, triss, milva, philippa, fringilla, nimue, condwiramurs, kenna — and that's just off the top of my head. there are plenty more where that came from. women and their stories have always played a central role in the books. nothing about that goes against them or is unique to lauren's vision.

and just with boe in particular, like. triss's pov is either focused on more than geralt's or at least about as much as his depending on how you want to break things down. and with dandelion following very close behind them, too! like, ciri may be the main character of the main series and geralt may be the main character of the short stories and their povs are the most focused on overall, but the books are still very much an ensemble piece made up of a collage of many, many povs to paint a full picture of the universe. and, yeah, the women make up a huge part of that. so the show focusing on ciri and yennefer and the women — and, yes, the men as well because it does actually do that! — is um, still book accurate. so y'know, why the fuck is he presenting this idea that's somehow not the case.

in general, hc emphasizes in a lot of interviews how much he fought for "male characters to be three dimensional." which yeah, given the context of everything else, is some suspicious kinda phrasing because it gives this undertone that the show wasn't writing three dimensional male characters in the first place as opposed to the women and that it's only due to his efforts that anything changed.

also, i have to highlight this quote of him talking about the three dimensionality of men because ~curious that he omits women from the list of people real menTM can be loving and caring toward:

"I believe that real men are very sensitive. They are very capable of doing things which can be violent, if possible, or necessary. But at the same time, they are incredibly capable of love and caring amongst men and towards children and family and all sorts."

and then there's the way hc talks about changing things which comes across as so suspicious, too, imo. especially when there is every other cast member to compare him to. because the way the rest of the cast has talked about this is that they all very consistently say that the whole process is very collaborative and that lauren is very much willing to hear them out about their thoughts and concerns and that it really feels like a team effort and that everyone is working together. and meanwhile the vibes that hc gives off is either "me vs the world (ie the writers)" or "but there's nothing that i can really do to change anything and it's all on the writers~" either way, his attitude very much comes off like all bad decisions are the writers' fault but meanwhile any good decision was due to him and him alone (or maybe the rest of the cast, but definitely not the writers.) like, weird af to play it off that way especially since every other cast member didn't seem to have any problems and they all gave credit where credit was due ie to lauren and the writers.

in conclusion, it'd be one thing if hc had just taken the l and admitted that he is the one who fucked up geralt's characterization in s1 and so he sought to rectify that in s2. but yeah, he doesn't really do that. instead he lies over, like, 50 times to create this narrative of him pushing for book accuracy as if that's somehow in opposition to lauren and the writers and as if they didn't originally write geralt book accurately in the first place and as if he played no role in the lack of book accuracy at all. and then that there's also him pushing this subtle (or not so subtle) narrative about how the women were taking a more central role as opposed to the men and that's somehow unlike the books and something purely due to lauren's vision, too? even though women have always played a central role in the books to the point where ciri is the main character of the main series? and that he's directly linked this narrative he's pushing to reading comments on reddit? (and that he also has a history, since s1, of trying to cater to game stans?) yeah, i just don't see how this doesn't add up to him trying to manipulate the media and audience — especially the worst parts of the fanbase — against the writers and the show and onto his side.

(also just one last thing i'd like to note as i find it super weird that when hc was asked about giving freya any advice, he immediately shut down the notion that he would ever do anything like that and he would never offer her any unsolicited advice and he would only ever give her any if she came to him first. like, there are literally s1 and s2 interviews where freya talks about hc giving her advice. i mean, maybe she did come to him in the first place, idk. but the immediacy in which he shut down the idea that he would ever do anything like that as if offering someone younger than you advice and being a mentor to them is wrong… weird. sus, even. like, why are you scrambling to cover your ass for something that's not even bad and, also, why are you lying about it by omission in the very least.)

[polyshodivorce]

I think Rui is a difficult person to make laugh. And I’m not talking about the teasing laughs or very short giggles he does, I mean a genuine uncontrollable fit kind of laughter. He can be hard to surprise in the first place and is just generally very composed/relaxed, so it’s probably a rare sight for something to really get to him. I dunno what it would be, but I imagine something happens that has WxS laughing together about it, but for once Rui is the one laughing the loudest and hardest. He doesn’t even realize it until he’s settled down after awhile, wiping a tear out of his eye and suddenly notices that they’re all… staring at him. His smile drops, alittle confused, and he asks them what’s wrong. His friends share a look before Tsukasa tells him it’s nothing, they just… haven’t seen him laugh so hard before. Emu immediately compliments him on how pretty his laugh is and Nene admits it’s been a long time since she’s seen him like that.

Rui’s a bit flustered by it, he hadn’t even realized how long it’s been and much less did he expect them to make a big deal out of it. So he brushes it off and says he doesn’t know what they mean. He laughs all of the time and he finds plenty of things funny, but… he thinks about it later that day, for a long time. How lucky he is to have found such wonderful friends and how much he looks forward to more days filled with the kind of laughter so hard that it makes their sides ache.

[cable-salamdr]

I keep thinking about Crossroads culture since it’s a mix of so many different ones, but what I like to imagine most is them having a big ass memorial or graveyard plaque with names on them: A remembrance for all those that died in the Merge or have gone missing and have not been found again. To vaguely quote episode 1 “The Merge gave me everything I have” “and it took everything from me”