#ty for sharing this silly thought with us hehe

[willowser]

Hihiii willow!! I just had a thought about bakugo getting pissy/pouty because his partner sneezed and someone else said bless you before he could :')

I love picturing him just getting moody over the pettiest things ever lol 🤭

LMAOOO how cute ajfndjaka you two out at dinner and someone behind him says it, cue him whipping around in his seat all like 😒😒😒😒 tf ????? 😒😒😒 that's so funny hehehe i love picturing him like this too 🥹🥹

[tonight-i-may-see]

🦋 🦴 🍅 🐚 🪲 ☁️🐝 hehehe

🦋 ⇢ share something that has been on your heart and mind lately 

I've been thinking a lot about healing, the past...a lot of years HDJFNF have brought a lot of trauma for me and I've realised that healing sometimes doesn't mean fixing. Sometimes healing is accepting that it happened and moving on, or accepting that something is a part of you and moving on.

🦴 ⇢ is there a piece of media that inspires your writing? 

Usually whatever I'm watching, right now it's CM, but in terms of writing style not really? I kinda just do my own thing. Same with scriptwriting 🤷‍♂️

🍅 ⇢ give yourself some constructive criticism on your own writing

I really need to work on integrating dialogue into scenes better, a lot of my fics either barely have any or straight up don't and its kind of an issue

🐚 ⇢ do you like or dislike surprises?

It depends I think, I like them if I know they're coming, like 'I've got a surprise for you' is great, but people just springing things on me (mostly if it's plans) can really really throw me off and upset me (shoutout to autism ‼️🗣🔥🫡)

🪲 ⇢ add 50 words to your current wip and share the paragraph here

(this is more than 50 but idc)

"Unconsciously, he seems to have shifted one of his legs closer to you. Spying an opportunity, your knees shuffle to either side of his foot and you pull him from your mouth- eliciting a choked grunt from Aaron- and start using your hand instead as you roll your hips to grind against the black leather of his lace up boots."

☁️ ⇢ what made you choose your username?

honestly it was a shot in the dark bc I thought it'd already be taken but it wasn't somehow, I wanted something cm related that still felt like a username, so I took out the 'in' in 'wheels up in 30' and boom

🐝 ⇢ tag your biggest supporter(s) and say one nice thing about them

@hotchfiles you were one of the first people to start interacting with me when I was still on my old sideblog, and talking to you behind the scenes too has just been very fun, you're very kind and have been so welcoming :)

@de4dlyniightshade my pookie wookie super dookie...you aren't on here a lot but I'm so excited to play silly horse game with you tomorrow :3

@softhairedhotch honestly getting to dm with you and come up with oc and hotch shit and just talk to someone who's pretty similar to me has been the highlight of my day since we started <:) you're a really cool guy

@mandarinmoons you're always in my notifs and I get so excited seeing your name HEHE

@ssahotchnerr I'm tagging you bc you're honestly the person that inspired me to get back into writing and make the old sideblog in the first place, I wouldn't be here or know these people otherwise so thank you for always killing it in your writing <3

@ficmeoutofthisworld I was always so scared of interacting a lot w ppl but the way you've rbd and replied and dmd me in the few months I've been here has really brought me out of my shell <:) tysm <3

@ralvezfanatic THE REAL MVP OF RALVEZ TY FOR OPENING MY EYES AND BEING IN MY NOTIFS ALWAYS KING 🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️‼️💯💯💯

[jkgnggj]

i had to download mobile canva for this it was so hard to use on such a tiny screen pfft BUT IT WAS SO WORTH IT HEHE ok i shall discuss under the cut bc this was a lil tricky to categorize >.< also ty for letting me use ur template @no-psi-nan <333

꒰⁠⑅⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠꒱⁠˖⁠♡ primary partner material ♡⁠˖⁠꒰⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠⑅⁠꒱

♡ torisai ♡ so ofc first we have saiki bc torisai was my first ever tori ship <333 i mean mikorei was there but it was mostly just them as besties not really romantic yet at the time, but I had major torisai brainrot esp after cat tank thing and all other torisai eps it's sorta what got me to realize i loved tori sm, i love their dynamic and how they bully but still care for each other omg

♡ torikechi ♡ my current tori ship (bc torisai became too angsty for me i read all torisai fics and always felt so dead inside after reading the angst ones </3 so torikechi healed my heart) they're just so silly and yes touma bullies tori but he also is a lil baby boy who'd be madly in love with him and probs one of the only ppl who'd be nice to him at the same time, i think it'd be funny if touma kept flirting with his dumbass and tori wouldn't even notice bc he'd be like it's what bros do or like his comments would just go over his head, i just like the thought of oblivious tori pfft

♡ mikorei ♡ so first tori ship technicallyyyy but i don't count it bc there was no brainrot at the time but they're aesthetics and like dynamic so enemies to best friends to lovers yk and they'd still argue and annoy each other to bits and pieces but tori would be so loyal and miko could tame him with the snap of her fingers nobody not even saiki could do that (pissing off saiki is fun but pissing off Miko is actually scary (and not the sexy scary like saiki but the scary scary))

꒰⁠⑅⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠꒱⁠˖⁠♡ besties with benefits ♡⁠˖⁠꒰⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠⑅⁠꒱

♡ yumetori ♡ now for this category i don't see anyone / i can see anyone as bwb but i prefer to use this category more as a like part two or less strong primary partner material category bc i can totes see chiyo and tori as best friends who are so desperate they end up falling for each other by accident (esp if it's a friends with benefits relationship) but i don't ship them as hard as I ship the poly psychickers or psychicker ships with tori

♡ satori ♡ i can't really see them as a friends with benefits relationship so again it's more of a "i ship them but not as hard as the psychickers" type of thing but i do think they have potential to have that type of relationship, mostly initiated by tori (maybe as a revenge thing against saiki like ha! i tainted ur perfect average guy what're u gonna do sai- oh shit i can see why you like him) i just like the idea of tori trynna ruin him but ends up ruining himself (or his idea of himself) it'd be so funny if out of everyone toris bi awakening is with the most average guy ever™ (he lies awake at night contemplating life)

꒰⁠⑅⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠꒱⁠˖⁠♡ platonic besties ♡⁠˖⁠꒰⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠⑅⁠꒱

♡ kubotori ♡ i hc them as like found family, i have so many hcs of them i wanna share but haven't bc i doubt anyone wants to hear them (⁠´⁠ ⁠.⁠ ⁠.̫⁠ ⁠.⁠ ⁠`⁠) but they have a brother dynamic to me tho the ship dynamic is really cute and I love the fanart but personally i hc them having a more platonic relationship

♡ nentori ♡ like with kubotori i hc them having a brotherly dynamic, and at first i never thought of them but yk since nendous dad is toris guardian spirit they already got a connection soooo i like to think tori tried getting closer to nendou jr to get rid of his ghost dad so he could pass on already but it didn't work and only gave him another brother lol

꒰⁠⑅⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠꒱⁠˖⁠♡ good friends ♡⁠˖⁠꒰⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠⑅⁠꒱

♡ shuntori ♡ as a ship it's ok ive never really seen fanart or fics except for this one comic in japanese it was soo cute but i prefer them as friends (reluctantly) their connection mainly being thru their interactions with aren, they wouldn't be besties but they'd still hang out together bc of aren he's like the middle man

♡ meratori ♡ idk the name for their ship? friendship? i also didn't give them much thought except they have potential (just like almost any tori ship tbh) esp bc i hc tori gets his spending money by working, he's got lots of side jobs just like mera except it's bc he can never keep them for too long they always end up firing him bc he's just bad at keeping jobs and gets too many complaints (mainly from girls) so i like to think they're probs coworkers or have been coworkers (also has tori ever even interacted with mera? has he ever flirted with her? idk i don't remember)

♡ toriko ♡ again idk their (friend)ship name but i think tori would def be the type to be swayed by money and saikos power or whatever i imagine him being like oh money will impress the girlies, so at first it's like them disliking each other but then they become friends somehow after interacting so much plus since tori is already friends with aren and nendou who are basically saikos besties he's auto invited to stuff involving them (whether saiko invites him or not the other two do, nendou bc the more the merrier and aren to piss saiko off pft)

♡ haitori ♡ i like picturing tori with the himbos (hairo, nendou, aren) admiring their swoleness and low-key digging their body, he follows them to the gym bc he wants to be just like and hairo is basically his hype man and number one supporter and fan and personal trainer pfft

[luvrodite]

RO RO RO my beloved!! First of all I’ve missed you on my dash!! I’m letting your selfship question marinate on my inbox because I realized I didn’t have many christmas thoughts for us LOL 😭 halloween? All of the thoughts. Christmas? Not as much 😅 but in the mean time, I thought I’d come and annoy YOU

So:

1. How do you celebrate with Jason? Do you have any special traditions between the two of you? Do you get to hang out with all of the batfam? Also, what sort of gifts do you like to give each other?

2. I don’t think I’ve ever asked, BUT, what is your stance on children of your own? Or tying the knot?

LOVE YOU RO ❤️

HIIIIII IRMA!!!! i missed YOU!!!! hehehe no worries it's there for you to get to whenever angel xxx i missed our selfship talks sososo much!!! putting it under the cut cos it got long hehe <333

1)

i don't really celebrate christmas personally BUT i think i would probably do a gift exchange anyway because it's a holiday and i like the opportunity to give presents whenever they arise <333 i don't really know what's going on in gotham during christmas, but i do like the idea of us spending the night together to watch the first snow <33 there's something so romantic about it, i think and i like the idea of sharing a blanket and sipping hot drinks from the same mug while we watch the snow, if only for a moment until we go to sleep <333

i think the holidays are probably kind of tough for him with the family but i do think we see his family at least once, but everything is on his terms. if it gets too weird, we've got an exit plan and we;ve got the reassurance that i'm in his corner !

with gifts, i imagine there's probably never enough socks and scarves and warm sweaters on my end, so he's receiving one of each that's Good Quality and it becomes a tradition of its own, i think. but i do like us keeping it lowkey and doing a book exchange, or just something we know the other have been eyeing but haven't bought.

2)

i do want us to get married eventually and have kids!! but i do think that the kids come after a while, if we're being realistic. we're both so young when he comes back and there's so much to learn and adapt to, we're still learning ourselves, and processing everything that's happened to him and us on top of that!! so i think they come later, for sure.

i think the earliest is probably late twenties but it's more like after a decade or so of having him to myself and after a thorough discussion. i think we both have so much that needs to be sorted out in terms of kids and whether we're even fit to raise them, or at a point in time where it's feasible, etc etc.

i do love the idea of us having children, but sometimes lately i do think we'd probably be just as happy as long as we had each other and our loved ones, you know what i mean?

the wedding probably happens very quickly in contrast, though, i think. it might seem silly because we're so young but i think it's backed by us having known each other as children and that love never wavering even in the time we were apart ?? like, there are so many things that i don't know, but my love for you is the one thing i am certain of, kind of thing. it's the only solid thing, it's fixed, its immutable, it's so inherent in everything we do and say and are. like, i got you back, i'm not ever letting you go again!!

and i guess an argument could be made that you don't need a wedding to prove that, but i think it's also a nod to what would have happened anyway if he hadn't died. fulfilling childhood daydreams in a life where they never got to happen the way we thought they would, but it doesn't matter because we're at the altar and it's him and it's me and i'm saying i do and that's all i ever wanted anyway.

anyway i'm feeling so lovestruck and lovsick now :((( thank you for this so so much angel

[crystalflygeo]

Wait a second! I knew I've seen you around! Crys!

Also, holy heck in a handbasket. Why are you also not an EBG participant? I've seen you on a couple blogs, notably, Meirin's and Dresvi's, and I really enjoy your shenanigans.

I like how you take things in unexpected directions. I thought the whole idea of bringing the Adepti in as players in Meirin's blog was such an amazing choice. You have a lot of talent in writing different sorts of characters, and I like it a lot.

I also like how you can find a way into blog arcs. With the way you write, you're flexible enough to push the writers on the other end just enough to get them to open up into the lore they have. I remember you pushing Elzer in Dresvi's blog just enough to drop little tidbits about the general lore and the fire situation that's apparently going on in there.

Also, do not get me started on how entertaining it is to watch you start up shenanigans in Meirin's tea house. It's so much fun to read your shenanigans.

I never know what I'm gonna get when I see you as an asker, and that makes it fun.

Like with Risu, I hope that you do end up being an EBG participant. I'm honestly amazed by how much mastery you have for different character voices. But even if you don't, it's been fun watching you cause a lot of fun shenanigans. I hope you continue to cause all the chaos.

There's only one day left, so I look forward to seeing what other shenanigans you get up to.

✌��

sfcvgsahvcajshcbsakn AYOOOOOOOOOO WHAT I'M HONORED PLS???

ANON WHO ARE YOU LET ME HUG YOU RN THANK YOUUUUU Again I did briefly consider it but I was just coming back from a trip for vacations, starting back work again, had other stuff going on stressing me also I genuinely don't think I have the brainpower to make a plotted EBG lmao

Also I feel like idk for something like this I'd like to establish some more lore about my OC/avatar? hehe. A lot of wonderful friends (most notably @meimeimeirin @floraldresvi @moraxsthrone and @localplaguenurse) have been really inspiring me to write more and kinda... open up more? feel more comfortable with myself in my blog? bc I always had this idea of being kinda "anon" and be a little removed from my own posts and writing, but they've given me courage to be myself and have fun and do what I want and that includes selfshipping which I never really... did much? But it's so much fun! It's so fun to RP, to share silly little headcanons and ideas, to express your love and happiness for characters, and share that supporting others too and making them happy! Anyway wow I got sappy. Point is, I do hope to kind of... introduce myself/my OC and be a little more "me" about my bias if that makes sense? because that is what the ebg is all about (I think?) that funny and weird "hey this person who loves X character is now forced to get out of their comfort zone and simp for Z instead lmao"

pls I had forgotten how much fun RPing could be I feel like I haven't done so in yeeeears and I still think I'm rusty scvgasjbvcjhak but I used to love it and I do love to write

EBG has been so much fun! Even as a spectator, and I sure hope to participate someday but pls literally all of this was so sweet schajbckas I am not worthy of that much praise aaaaaaaaaaa

I AM VERY PROUD AND HAPPY WITH MY SHENANIGANS AT RIN'S TEAHOUSE HAHAHAHAHA and knowing I gave her some good laughs and she has also been enjoying it's all worth it

ty anon this has been an experience, but also to know people see me like this just... pls Imma cry, I'm thankful to be so loved <3

[marimbles]

5 6 8 📝📝📝

5. what inspires you to write?

just like. big feelings I guess. Whether it’s big feelings about life in general and I gotta have some cathartic notes-app poetry time or big feelings about fictional characters and I wanna tell stories about them bc I’m going crazy (it’s usually that one). also other people’s amazing writing inspires me a lot! when I read really good fic I’m like ooooh I wanna write like that maybe i will try !! (this ofc is after I get over feeling bummed out and discouraged that I don’t write like them already. lmao)

6. thoughts on critique

awesome and helpful when asked for! key word: when asked for lol. I work as an editor/writer so I’m very used to giving and receiving critique on writing and have come to REALLY value jt, but in a non-professional space like fandom, it feels pretty out of pocket to offer critique when you weren’t asked. so I don’t offer it unless requested and I don’t usually appreciate unsolicited critique either. idk sometimes i am weirdly sensitive about fanwork in a way I normally am not about other stuff…not sure why but sometimes I’m like “I just don’t have the heart to ask what’s bad about this so I’m just gonna post it and let it be what it is” lol. however! normally I really appreciate an extra set of eyes on my fics! I’m usually ok with grammar stuff and whatnot since I’m an editor but I really value feedback about characterization and pacing and stuff like that. I just hate bothering people to ask so most of my stuff is un-beta’d haha

8. is there a character you love writing for the most? the least? why?

ok well I love writing my top blorbos like adrien & Marinette and Willow & Hunter, but I think the characters I have the most fun writing are Nino (ml) and Gus (toh)! They’re just such fun little guys and they’re so silly. for some reason writing them comes pretty easily to me and I feel like they add so much flavor into any fanfic soup I’m attempting to concoct. like sometimes I didn’t even intend for them to be in the fic at all but then I end up sprinkling some Nino n Gus seasoning in there bc it’s fun and I enjoy them so much. Hehe

as for least favorite…at this point it might be link DHSKSK I am struggling so much to figure out how to write that boy !!! I’ve written a bunch of little things and keeps scrapping them or revising them or changing my mind about how I wanna portray him bc I can’t decide what feels most in character. I’m shaking his shoulders violently and staring into his blank eyes and begging him to share his secrets with me but he, shockingly, UNCHARACTERISTICALLY, doesn’t say a word 🙄 hopefully I can figure it out tho bc I have some things I’m really excited to write but this is keeping my wagon stuck in the mud lol. girl help I need an ultrahand contraption to get me out

ty for the ask!!

(writer asks)

[ivryne]

. . . you drew stars around my scars ! ✧

✦ ╮short drabbles of stargazing with you ☻

✦ ╮xiao, scaramouche/kunikuzush, kazuha

✦ ╮gn!reader ( no use of pronouns )

✦ ╮use of nicknames

NOTE. tried smthn different this time :D Sorry if ooc hehe

Xiao spends his nights on guard. Not letting a single crystalify distract him from doing what he does best--keeping Liyue safe. But tonight is a rather calm and peaceful night. In nights like these, the yaksha sits on the roof of Wangshu Inn, lying beneath the stars, listening to you rant about your recent endeavours. He watches you with a small smile as you tell him about your commissions. He chuckles at your silly stories and reassures you when your intrusive thoughts gets ahead of you. After a long exhausting day full of conquering demons and protecting Liyue citizens, he can't help but long for this moment. Where the two of you sit alongside of each other, basking at each one of your presence—not bothering about the worries of tomorrow. Because right now, it's just the two of you. Not the conqueror of demons or the Vigilant Yaksha and the famous adventurer. But right now, it's just Xiao and [name]; alone with the stars.

Scaramouche wastes no time for leisurely things such as watching the stars. No—he doesn’t have time for that. Not when his plan on being a god is in his line of sight. But there he was laying on the grounds of Mawtiyima Forest, where it's illuminating grass glows beneath his footsteps, eyes towards the stars as he talks about his oh-so-great plan to you. You can't help but smile at his ambitions. Watching him talk about his dreams and hopes of the future—that of course included you—with eyes so bright that it rivals the shine of the stars itself. Scaramouche no Kunikuzushi lets out all his worries and anxieties unto you. After all, you are whom he trusts most. One that he is sure will not betray him like his creator—his mother. One that is not afraid to keep him in check when he strays from his path. One that even after eternity found its end, will always be by his side. And same goes for him.

Light breeze sings in the air like a soft tune forming sweet melodies. It was a quiet night at the Alchor. No signs of either rain or storm coming for the heavens. The sky was darker than the shade of the ocean depths, contrasting the stars that hang in the sky like decorative pieces. Kazuha takes in the scent of the wind, enjoying the gentle breeze of the night. With your hand around his waist and your head on his shoulders, he averted his gaze towards his dear, softly tugging at the strands of your hair—not forgetting to leave a loving kiss on the top of your head after. It had been a long day at the Alchor but being here with you washes his tiredness away. Like fallen leaves swept away with a gush of wind—a gush of wind of your presence. He can’t imagine his life without your existence and Kazuha isn’t ashamed to admit that. Because at the end of the day, who is a poet without his muse?

do not repost, share, or copy ! Reblogs and likes very much appreciated!! ty for reading this! Be sure to give suggestions on what I should write next if you’re up to it!

© shrslair.

[demxters]

can i get a christmas with rooster hc 💗

congrats again my love!

a/n: ty anna!! also first time writing for rooster, but i love him nonetheless (after this i am also not opposed to writing more him hehe)

tw: mentions of death [carole/goose :((], one mention of having kids

A Very Bradshaw Christmas with Rooster would include...

*gif credit @pohjanneito

bradley 'rooster' bradshaw aka mr. christmas

when i tell you he is the most festive person known to man, i mean it

bradley 1000% pulls out the christmas decorations the second thanksgiving is over

in fact, it becomes tradition for the two of you to stay up until midnight after thanksgiving dinner to decorate your place for christmas

in the beginning, you thought it was quite silly, how seriously he took the holidays

it wasn't until after spending a few christmases with him that he opened up to you about it

"some of my best memories are from the holidays... it's when i remember my family at their happiest."

while decorating that night, you begged him to share his favorite moments with you

the far off look in his eyes and the fond smile on his lips made it clear that he missed his family more than he let on

so this christmas, you planned to make it as memorable for him as you possibly can

"my dad and i would sit at the piano and sing christmas songs for my mom while she prepared dinner. he would put on quite the show even if it was just us three at home."

you had arranged a little christmas sing along in honor of nick bradshaw

you invited the dagger squad out that night and printed out some sheet music of rooster's favorite christmas songs and gave it to penny to place on the piano

when the two of you arrived the hard deck you dragged him straight to the piano where the rest of his friends were already gathered

you sat at the piano bench and patted the seat beside you as you beckoned him over

"sing me a song, sailor," you teased

always for the dramatics, he let out an over exaggerated sigh before taking a seat next to you while his friends all hollered

bradley's eyes danced over the sheet music for "sleigh ride", quizzically, but he played it anyway

after the first song was over, you flipped through the pages and pulled out "christmas (baby please come home)" which was carole bradshaw's favorite

being as smart as he was, rooster immediately realized what you were doing and you swear you have never seen his eyes shine so bright

he played through the songs with ease and was a little sad once it was over though he didn't mind that you had shifted into his lap at the end of the night

"has anyone told you that you have the voice of an angel?" you muttered in your sleepy daze

"i've been told that i sound more like a chicken."

"well, whoever told you that is wrong because you're an angel. my angel."

if you had been wide awake you would've been able to see the tips of his ears turn red at your words

"i used to help my mom make her special gingerbread cookies. she promised to tell me her secret recipe when i started a family of my own. i never thought she'd wouldn't be here to see it."

the week leading up to christmas, you told bradley you were out gift shopping when you were really at penny benjamin's every afternoon

you asked mav if he knew about carole's gingerbread cookies, which made him light up like a child

he told you carole gave him a box every year

he unfortunately had no idea how to make them, but he did offer to help you replicate the recipe as best as he could

it's how you found yourself surrounded by twenty batches of cookies in penny's kitchen

"i think batch three tasted closer than batch seventeen."

"which one was batch three again?"

in the end, you settled on batch fourteen

maverick's wavering confidence didn't help soothe your nerves, but he swore up and down that the cookies tasted almost exactly like hers

when you finally made them for bradley, you burst into tears

"i think they need some more sugar, hun."

"so they don't taste like your mother's?"

"were they supposed to?"

he realizes his wrong choice of words when hot and heavy tears started to stream down your face

you practically crumbled to your knees then causing bradley to fall onto the floor and scoop you up into his arms

he cradles your head into the crook of his neck and whispers soft apologies into your ear

"no, i'm sorry. i knew i shouldn't have trusted mav when he said 2 cups of salt. i'm sorry they're not your mom's."

"honey, they may not taste like mom's but they're yours. and sure maybe they are a little salty, but i love them anyway because you made them."

"you sure?"

"promise. though i hope you don't mind if i give the rest of these to hangman. tomorrow how about we try to recreate them together, yeah? i think my sense of taste might be a bit better than mav's."

"and when it was finally christmas, we would get together with all of our family and friend's to exchange gifts."

the festivities of the night had finally died down with amelia knocked out on the floor while penny and maverick were cuddled up on your sofa sifting through the gifts you gave them

you and bradley were in the kitchen, cleaning up the rest of the dinner dishes

"hey honey, can i ask you something?"

"hmm?"

"did you try to replicate my family's christmas traditions?"

he must have seen the way your face immediately fell because he's dropping the dishes back in the sink and running to your side

"i just wanted to do something special for you. i'm sorry if i made you uncomfortable or sad i just thought you'd like it. i'm sorry if i crossed a line, i won't do it again."

he's cupping your face, bringing your gaze to meet his

"i did like it, hell i loved it. i was just thinking, what if we started our own family traditions? new ones?"

he gets down on one knee and the gasp you let out is so loud that penny and maverick are rushing over

"i already had a ring picked out and everything, but i can't wait anymore. i can't believe you did all of that for me. when it hit me, i realized i want to spend all my christmases with you. i want to make new bradshaw traditions with you and our own family. will you marry me?"

you crash into him, almost sending him onto the floor

he catches you with ease and you press your lips to his

when you pull away, you press more to every inch of his face, muttering an excited "yes!" in between each one

"bradley bradshaw, i will marry you."

penny and maverick gather the two of you in their arms, fawning over and congratulating you both

amelia pouts when she hears bradley completely ditched their plan and spontaneously proposed (she was still happy for you, nevertheless)

you and bradley spend every christmas after creating new traditions, eventually passing them on to children of your own

[lunartearrose]

ARMYPHONES????? bro infodump to me right fucking now

RNDJSAKS AAA I NEVER THOUGHT ANYONE WOULD BE CURIOUS EEHEEAUU

OK. OK OK SO-

This ship started as a part of like, a pack! Of ships me and my gf thought up and then latched onto forever ago and uhhh anyways on the armyphones uhh-

Really I'd just always think of them ending up hanging out a lot? She thinks the sort of orderlyness he puts into things is a nice pace change and like! His handwriting looks like typing it's so cool! And on his end she's just, well, actually kinda awesome? She tries out the recipes he talks abt when making lunches, she's good at reccomending musics for different occasions, and overall? Really charming and hopeful! Most often in those post-arc celebrations, they hang at the serving table together and she's nice enough to help him clean up!

I like to think in their hangouts away from turf wars, they just really vibe and like. Bc he's scared to talk to his team abt complex feelings over sexuality and gender and stuff he decides to take a shot and try asking headphones if she's cool with talking abt some things! And she was like sure thing go for it, and she's giggling to herself as he predictably pulls out a notebook and tries to articulate his struggles.

She actually helps him figure stuff out (from her own knowledge and some internet research to really cement that his identities are valid) and so! Woah, army is a lesbian that uses he/him pronouns! Just very on the butchy side and it's really fine to be so! Yes she's serious, army!

So Army is out to her, but only her for a while. They continue their hangouts and she tells him its absolutely fine to experiment around her however he wants. It'slike food experiments, but with a lot more steps and its very personal!

So they go from hanging at her place doing some light makeup, dressing up from time to time and over time as he opens up to his team, then blue team too, then over time just expresses himself, Headphones remains ever supportive of him!

And over time, whuh oh crush feelings develop ówò

And between the two of them they have no idea how to handle these feelings - let alone hide them, and it's kind of hilarious how obvious their feelings are to both their teams.

(Cue goggles asking several times a day if headphones will kiss army yet. Only sometimes the whole team joins in to fluster her! But most of the times specs is quick to shush goggles and tell her to take her time.)

(Army, however gets peace from Forge only and the sailor twins clown him endlessly in unison. Forge has difficulty controlling them they are silly in their off time)

and headphones actually finds our first because Army! wrote about it!!! He mixed up the books he was using and accidentally wrote a few crush thoughts in the book he was teaching headphones how to write in fun fonts in :)

Just imagine, in the writing sessions where ur already close together like aaaa and having crush feels, combusting while your teams look on like "Cmon You Dummies", and you open up the book. And there's this little note a couple pages ahead when you were practicing and it's just plans on finding out what cake she likes to make a little cake to confess with her with!!!

Ofc army is dying of embarassment and for many days is dubbed the bigger dummy for mixing up his diary and a shared journal!

So they do start dating and continue to have cute moments and hold hands and exist so peacefully and sweetly as themselves and - just- they do lesbianisms together and i think its sweet :,)

Thats all enjoy a kinda oldish art of a tentas down army,, tryin a lil eyeliner for fun,, hand hold

Very tender feels for em! Ty for listening! I've meant to draw them more for the longest time hehe

(Also old art btw)

[starglossie]

two ducks in a pond

renga bday fic for the girlies <3  rating: g for general audience baby!  summary: reki realized he couldn’t call himself langa’s bff if he didn’t even know his birthday. so he goes: “hey langa when’s your bday” and langa goes “oh. today.” and reki’s like “haha rad... HELLO? HELLO WTF? HELLO?” and thus, a bday party is planned <3 what are the vibes of this fic? bday cuteness, some pining, some asking sk8 dad joe for advice, some reki being so in love with langa it’s ridiculous, some first kisses hehe. 

can also be read on ao3 and below the cut. 

Reki sniffed, ripping off another piece of bread and chucking it into the group of ducks below in the pond. “Yo, Langa?”

“Huh?” Langa grunted. He tore a piece of bread for himself before throwing one down to the ducks. 

“Stop, that’s for the ducks!” 

“I know. But I’m hungry. We can share.”

Reki rolled his eyes and nudged Langa with his shoulder. “I’m convinced you have, like, ten stomachs.”

“Fourteen.”

“Anyways! My question,” Reki leaned closer, noticing how Langa always allowed him into his space. And, in this moment, how he always allowed Langa into his. “When’s your birthday? I realized we never talked about that!” 

Yeah it was a random question but Reki was curious. He’d grown close to Langa in incredibly quick fashion but the simple things! He had no idea when his best friend was born and that was utterly unacceptable. This had to be changed immediately. 

Langa ate another piece of bread. Chewed. Swallowed. Stared distantly into the horizon before turning back, quickly. His eyes widening a fraction in surprise. “Today.” 

“Oh ok!” Reki accepted and then shuffled back a bit until his answer really hit him. “EXCUSE ME?” and he’s right back. All up in Langa’s space. Nearly onto his lap as he gripped Langa by the shoulders and shook him several times. “What do you mean today? Hello! Hello, why did you not let me know this sooner!”

Langa, still unphased by the bomb he dropped, answered in his same, even tone that’s quickly driving Reki up a wall. “You never asked.”

“What do you mean!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN!!!” 

“I forgot, honestly.” Langa explained as if forgetting his birthday was the same thing as forgetting where you put your tv remote. “Ah, but my mom said I shouldn’t stay out too late. Since she wants to celebrate. Something small.” 

Reki felt himself age several years. Tired, but determined, he pinches Langa’s cheeks instead. Ignoring the “ow ow ow!” Langa made every time he pulled. “I can’t believe you didn’t tell me! I can’t believe I didn’t know until now! I have to get you a present.”

“It’s not a big deal, Reki.” Langa said, patting Reki’s hand that held onto his cheeks. “I liked spending time with you today. That can be your present.” 

“ABSOLUTELY NOT!” Reki released Langa’s cheeks. He stood up and kicked up his board, grabbing it and holding onto the end with his hand. “You go home and celebrate with your mom! I’m gonna go prepare something! Something epic. Something totally rad!”

“I was already going to do that…” Langa frowned. “Reki, seriously-”

But Reki was far too stubborn and ridiculously determined to make things right. Logically, he knew that Langa didn’t care. How would Reki have known today was his birthday? Not his fault! But that didn’t matter. Not to Reki. Not when Langa, who was so far from home, who made Reki’s world a little more colorful and bright and… no. He had to. He couldn’t go to sleep in peace tonight knowing he hadn’t done something for Langa. 

Reki kicked off onto his skateboard and turned around, “Keep your phone on ring tonight, ok? Cause I’m gonna call you later! Don’t forget!” with a wave, he kicked off. Chucking the last pieces of his bread into the duck pond. 

Langa watched Reki skate off, then turned with a sign. Back to the pond as the ducks happily descended upon the discarded piece of bread. A small smile grew on his face. As color rose to his cheeks. He shook his head and threw his last piece of bread too before heading home. 

 -

 “JOE! I NEED-Oh,” Reki stood at the door he opened (without knocking mind you). Eyes wide as he stared at Joe and Cherry. Joe with his arms around Cherry’s waist and Cherry’s gripping Joe’s shirt as the two stared back at him. Lips red. Cheeks flushed. “I. Can’t you do that at home?”

“Kid can’t you knock ?” Joe laughed. But there’s no real heat to his words. 

Cherry on the other hand gripped Joe’s collar harder before pushing him back. “You said the door was locked, you beefhead!” 

“I said I thought it was locked.” Joe’s laughter grew louder even as Cherry gripped him up ready to throttle him.

It’s not like Reki was surprised to see Joe and Cherry mid make out… he always wondered. But to actually see that happen in real time-he cleared his throat. Cheeks still hot. Willing his mind to not take that one step further considering what if that were him and Lan- 

“I’m sorry! Next time I’ll knock.”

“There won’t be a next time!” Cherry howled. 

“Yeah ok,” Joe rolled his eyes. His arms wrapped around Cherry’s waist. With a tug, he turned him back into his arms and rested his chin rather boldly on to his shoulder. “We’re not exactly subtle. It was about time someone found out about us. Reki,” Reki jumped to attention, clutching his skateboard. Joe grinned, “Whatcha need, kid?”

“Too close!” Cherry growled, attempting to break free at the same time as Reki responded, “Uh… right! Right! Today’s Langa’s birthday. So I wanted to ask a favor!”

“Oh?” Joe said. “What’s the favor?” 

“I was wondering if we could like. I dunno. Make him a cake! And, uh-have everyone come by! Shadow and Miya and Oka… just everyone!”

“That’s pretty last minute. Your breath is gross. Stop breathing on me, Joe!” Cherry pushed Joe’s face away who only laughed and held him tighter. He huffed, seeming to give up on breaking free from Joe’s hold anytime soon. Reki held back the urge to laugh because Cherry’s temper was foul and Reki did not want to be at the receiving end of that anytime soon. No that could 100% go to Joe. 

“I don’t think it’s impossible,” Joe said. “But the cake’s gonna take a few hours. Less, if I have some help.” 

“I’ll help!” Reki was already setting down his skateboard by a plant and rolling up his sleeves. “I’m pretty good around the kitchen. Just tell me what I need to do.” 

“Loving the enthusiasm. Cherry, be useful and text Clowny, Shortstack, and Oka, yeah?”

“Who do you think you are bossing me around, huh?”

“You’re so cheeky you know that? Would it kill ya to just listen to your elders.”

“We’re the same age!”

“I’m bigger-”

“Ok!” Reki jumped in. “Party. Langa’s birthday. FOCUS!” 

Joe detached himself from Cherry-much to Cherry’s visible appreciation and Reki’s well… he’s just happy this is working out better than anticipated. Joe made moves towards the kitchen and told Reki to follow him while Cherry grumbled, pulling out his cell phone to make the necessary calls. 

It was a very last minute plan. And by pure luck alone was Reki able to get the gears going. His heart raced, imagining the end goal. The restaurant filled with Langa’s friends and the cake and maybe they could get some juice! Reki could make a playlist while they baked. And Langa. He hoped he could see Langa smile. 

The thought made Reki’s heart squeeze as he slipped into the apron Joe handed him. 

“Alright kid,” Joe smirked, tying the knot for his apron behind his back. “Let’s get to baking. 

 -

 “And… finished!” Reki wiped the imaginary sweat from his brow as he placed the icing down. The words, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANGA!!!, were neatly drawn onto the cake in light blue icing. It had taken all but 30 minutes and complete concentration but Reki was nothing if not a perfectionist. 

“Looks good, kid.” Joe leaned over to inspect the cake. Baking it took about an hour. Decorating it another forty five minutes or so. Meanwhile, Shadow, Miya, and Oka had arrived with some decorations. Shadow refused to have a birthday party that did not have a banner, streamers, or some sort of fun confetti. 

“You can bake, slime?” Miya had asked when he popped his head back into the kitchen to see what was happening. “I thought you were just a skatehead. Who would have thought you could do more than one trick, slime.”

“Slime this, slime that, but when everyone gets a slice of cake but you, we'll see who the slime is then!” Miya only laughed. 

What mattered was that the cake was finished. He pulled out his phone to check the time and saw that he had two missed texts from Langa. One was a photo his mom took of him in a party hat eating cake with his same absentmindedly pleased expression. The next was a text from about ten minutes ago: rdy whenever for whatever u have planned. 

Reki zoomed in on the photo of Langa eating cake, a goofy smile curling onto his lips. 

Joe peeked at the smile. Untying his apron, humming. “You got it bad, kid.”

“I!” Reki started, his cheeks coloring to nearly the same shade as red as his hair before deflating. His smile is not so goofy but warm, complacent. “Yeah. Yeah I do.” No use fighting what was, to Reki at this point, inevitable. 

He’d been this way ever since he saw Langa fly amongst the fireworks. 

Joe smiled in sympathy, reaching out to ruffle his hair. “I get it. You gonna tell him tonight?”

“Uh… I, dunno?” his eyebrows furrowed. “I hadn’t really thought about telling him… at all really.” He thought about what would happen if Langa didn’t feel the same way. If their closeness was just a matter of sharing a secret, born from forced proximity, and nothing more. He liked their friendship. Loved it. 

Wanted to protect it and cherish it till the day he died. Langa was his best friend. He finally had someone he could share what he loved with. And never had Langa made him feel silly for being so excited over skateboarding. He embraced it all-his theoretical jabber, his hype over nailing a move, his joy over building and designing a skateboard. All the things he desperately wished to share with someone, Langa took it all without question and gave back all the same. 

How could he not develop feelings? It still didn’t make much sense to him. He’s never really liked someone romantically before-especially not this strongly. And never a guy. But Langa was… Langa. And that conclusion was so simple and settled so firmly in Reki’s heart, there couldn’t be any other answer. 

But he’d rather eat dirt than lose Langa and his friendship over unreciprocated feelings. 

Joe seemed to read the confusion and warring feelings on Reki’s face. Because he ruffled his hair again and gave it a good pat before heading back towards the front of the restaurant. “No worries. You don’t gotta rush it. If it’s meant to be, it’ll be.” 

As Joe’s about to leave, Reki stops him. Text message thread with Langa still opened because he hadn’t finished replying yet. “You and Cherry. How did you-Did you confess?” 

Joe folded his arms and got lost in thought for a few minutes, “I think so? It was kinda messy. We were arguing one second, calling each other names, and then the next minute we were kissing.” he opened his eyes and grinned, “Pretty on brand for us though. I’d recommend not arguing with Snow before you confess.”

Reki snorted, “Yeah… ok.” he looked back at his phone and fired off a text. 

b there soon! keep the hat on :P

 -

 “Wow you actually wore the hat.”

Langa’s eyes shot upward. He poked the point of his hat while Reki snickered. “You told me to.” he said with a frown. 

“Haha, I know! I know. It looks good,” picking up Langa was quick and easy. Langa’s mom was near tears when Reki popped up at the door to take Langa out for a surprise. 

“Langa you’re growing up faster than your mother can keep up!!!” she pressed her tear stained cheeks against Langa, who had a tiny blush on his cheeks despite his near vacant expression. 

They took their boards to the streets after that was the only way to go around. And were walking up to the front steps of the restaurant now. Reiki’s heart rate kept escalating with each past second. Sudden doubt washed over him. What if this was lame? Or Langa didn’t like it? Maybe he shouldn’t have brought everyone together and they should have just skated off to see the sunrise or something. Or maybe he should have- 

“You ok, Reki?”

Then Reki took one look at Langa. Blue party hat and all. Looking concerned with the way his lips pulled into a frown and his eyebrows knitted together. Reki’s heart burst, but for completely different reasons now. 

“I’m great,” Reki smiled brilliantly. All his nervous energy gone and replaced with giddy excitement. “Here, no peeking.” He stepped up behind Langa, covering his eyes with his headband. “Don’t take it off until I say so!” 

Langa gave him two thumbs up. 

With a nod, Reki pushed open the door and gave everyone a finger to the lips to be quiet. His heart kept pounding, because the restaurant looked really good. The decorations were simple, with some candles and lights strewn. Balloons blown up and a giant banner that said “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SNOW!” with the yeti from Langa’s board painted crudely on it. How they managed to do that in such a short time, Reki couldn’t even wrap his head around. But it looked good. And there was this indescribable pool of warm curling at the bottom of his stomach. He hoped Langa liked it. No, he hoped Langa would love it. 

“Okay… and… go!” Reki pulled off his headband and took a step back. 

“Happy birthday, Langa!” everyone cried out. Standing around the table that was set with Langa’s birthday cake on it. 

Reki threw an arm around Langa’s shoulder, and grinned. Electric and vibrant. “Hehe! Surprise!”

Langa didn’t say anything for a minute and in that minute Reki thought he was going to go through the several stages of grief and depression all at once. But then Langa smiled. It was brilliant. His eyes widened in the same way they did when he flew in the sky, or landed a move. He turned to Reki, eyes still wrought with surprise. 

“You did all this… for me?”

“Of course! Is that even a question?” 

“Slime got us all together so we could celebrate,” Miya said, cat’s smile in place. 

“Now why didn’t you tell us sooner your birthday was today, Snow? You really that far out in outer space you can’t remember what’s down below!” Shadow asked. 

Joe snorted, “Snow’s got nothing on the brain but skating and food. I’m not surprised.”

“Not to rush the moment but I’m starving. Joe, start serving the food like you’re supposed to.” Cherry said. 

“Huh? Is this your birthday party now? Are you in charge here? Is this your restaurant?” 

While the two started going at it Oka went ahead and lit up the cake. “Come over and blow out your candles while those two flirt it out.”

“We’re not flirting!” Cherry yelled at the same time as Joe said, “This is not how we flirt-” which was a lie. 

Langa seemed overwhelmed. In a good way? Reki hoped. But he walked over to the cake and they all sang happy birthday off key and not a lick of tune to be found. Langa laughed and blew out his candles. Reki took 300 photos alone of the blowing, the cutting, and the eating of cake. 

The night went on with the adults busting out the drinks and the kids having juice! Sparkling juice, because it was a fancy affair and such matters called for such things. Of course. Reki kept looking at Langa to gauge his expression. He was happily eating cake while Miya was showing him a new mobile game he was into. 

“You can make food?”

“Out of everything I told you, that’s what sticks out?”

“I think it’s cool…” 

Reki laughed behind his glass, sitting off by the bar while he watched. This felt right. And good. And it was wild how in just a few months his whole life had changed since Langa entered it. He wondered if Langa felt the same. That their lives had turned completely upside down in such a short amount of time. Now here they were, hanging out in a restaurant after hours with people who Reki may not have ever gotten to know if things had panned out differently. 

“Reki.”

Reki looked up from his glass. Langa was staring down at him, face blank. “Sup? Having fun?”

Langa nodded, “Yeah. I was going to step outside for a bit of air. Wanna come with?”

“Yeah sure!” Reki put his glass down and the two headed outside. They sat down on the steps of Joe’s restaurant. Shoulder to shoulder. Knee to knee. The streets were quiet. Not many people were out and about. But through the door Reki could hear the makeshift sounds of their friends chatting and distinctively, Cherry’s yelling (most definitely annoyed at Joe). 

“You okay?” Reki asked after a few minutes of silence. 

Langa hummed. “Yeah. I’m okay. It’s… a lot. But good. I’ve never spent a birthday with so many people before. So this is, new.” 

“Yeah? Well I’m glad you could get to experience something new! And that it was good. Everyone jumped in ready to go once I told them it was your birthday.” Reki put his head in his arms resting on his knees, smiling softly up at Langa.  “You’re really loved.” he said quietly. 

Saying that word out loud didn’t really hit, and probably wouldn’t hit for Reki, until much later. But something shifted in Langa’s eyes. Something bright, and before Reki could ask Langa had moved forward. Dipped his head down so their lips brushed just a measure. 

Reki gasped into the kiss. His eyes wide. Langa pulled back, his cheeks burning with the same vibrant intensity as Reki’s. 

“Thank you.” Langa said softly, in English. He wrapped his arms around Reki, hugging him close.

Reki forgot how to breathe in that moment. Forgot what it was like to see stars in the sky when all the stars had conglomerated in his vision. Dousing Langa with such bright light, he was nearly supernova. Reki moved on impulse. Gripping tightly onto the back of Langa’s shirt. Holding him for all he was worth and then more. 

“Anytime.” Reki whispered fiercely. “ Anything for you.” 

They pulled back, but only slightly. Never fully dislodging from the embrace. Reki brushed back some hair from Langa’s face. “The hat looks good on you,” he said cheekily, poking the tip of the hat. 

Langa huffed, “It’s just a hat.”

“Yeah, but you look cute.” Reki smiled even more at the smile that got him. Then, because the little barrier between them was dissolved, Reki slipped in for another kiss. A few more kisses. Several pecks, at the most. “Happy birthday, Langa.” he whispered after they parted. 

Langa pressed their forehead together, smiling softly. “Yeah. Thank you.” 

[emerald-dragonflame]

Evergreen's Leit First Draft (Ch 1-5)

HEY! Y’all wanna see the first 5 chapters of Evergreen’s Leit? No? WELL TOO BAD, here they are anyways!

(note: this is very much a first draft, and things are liable to change drastically from the final product. Any constructive criticism is always welcome~)

(Also it's a lot shorter than it looks, sorry in advance)

Chapter 1

Scene One: The Village

(Start with a panning shot of The Village, see young Centaurs playing, women making clothing, tanning hide, and using a large mortar and pestle (the ones usually pulled by mules) being pulled by one of the larger Centaurs.

Cut to the Angakkuq’s (Shaman’s) Hut, we see Tali checking his arrow tips, Taqtu, his father and Angakkuq, pats him on the shoulder. )

Taqtu

(tiredness in his voice)

Taliriktug, don't tell me you’re going out. We still have work to do.

Taliriktug

Yes, father, I am. (Gives a small smile) Is it too much to ask for you to call me by my nickname, instead?

Taqtu

A “nickname” isn’t your name. Besides, yours is a strong one. (Gives a shit eating grin) It should get a strong woman for you to marry. (*Taliriktug means strong armed man)

Tali

(facepalming)

Centaurian women do not marry a man for his name, father. (Gives Taqtu a deadpan stare) Otherwise, mother would have never married you.

Taqtu

(looking offended)

Taqtu is a perfect name for me! She knew exactly what she was getting into! (*Taqtu means Kidney)

Tali

(Laughs)

(Tali begins picking up his gear. His father stops him again. Placing a hand on Tali’s shoulder once more. )

Taqtu

I’m serious, though. Help me with these herbs first and then you can go hunting. The sun’s still out.

Tali

(mildly exasperated)

Can you not smell that, father? There is a storm coming, and we are in need of more food before winter comes. (Pushes father’s hand off) I can learn more medicine later, but for now, we should worry about not starving to death.

(Taqtu sighs, then nods.)

Taqtu

Alright, Taliriktug. I can’t keep you it seems. Just, please come back before dark. The Gods are angrier than usual.

Tali

Will do. I am sure the Gods will not refuse us food because they're (ahem) pissy.

Taqtu

(deadpan)

Keep speaking like that and they just might. (Waves his hand) Just go.

(Tali nods and leaves the hut. He inhales and exhales with a smile, looking around his Village. The same children from the beginning run in front of Tali, almost tripping him and making him exclaim in surprise.

He chuckles, watching the little ones play without a care in the world.)

Tali

(thinking)

*Someday…*

(He carries on into the woods.)

Scene 2: The Woods

(Tali walks alone in a mildly dense forest. He notices deer tracks and begins to follow them. Raising his head to see if he could smell it. )

Tali

(Grunts) Too far away… for now…

(He continues to follow the path of the deer. The “camera” showing him in different places in the woods. He raises his nose to the sky once more to finally catch a scent.)

Tali

(Gives a toothy grin) I have you now.

(Tali begins to trot a little faster. Bringing him closer and closer to the coast. There is a wide shot from above showing the woods and coast. “Pan” to said coast.)

Scene 3: The Coast

(Meara sits alone on a large rock facing towards the ocean [*Make her look to the right, not left, the coast is to the East here, not the West] , her eyes are obscured by her hair. She looks melancholic as she hums to herself.)

Scene 4: The Woods

(Tali is seen kneeling next to a recently killed doe. The arrow he shot her with still stuck in her side. He is tying the deer’s hooves together, but stops for a moment.

Tali leans closer to its ear. )

Tali

(whispering)

Thank you, your sacrifice is not in vain.

(He finishes tying the doe up when he hears Meara’s singing. Confused, Tali listens intently. It’s in Celtic making him not understand, but he’s drawn to it.

Throwing the deer over his back, and he follows the sound. Through the tree brush, he sees Meara, and instantly is intrigued.)

Tali

(whispering)

Who… are you?

End of Chapter

Chapter 2

(Losing focus for a second, he steps on a stick, making a resounding SNAP. Meara turns, spear in hand.)

Meara

(threatening)

Who’s there! Show ye-self, and I might not shank ye teh death!

(Amused, Taliriktug steps forward. Lifting his hands in submission.)

Tali

(softly)

Calm down, miss. I am not going to harm you. Please, put the spear down.

(Meara is reluctant, but obliges. Looking Tali up and down as she does.)

Meara

(trying to sound threatening)

Who are ye? I thought there weren’t any Mystics living anywhere near here, much less Centaurian Mystics.

Tali

I could say the same for you, not many people wear things like that here (motions towards her dress) or have such a strange accent.

(Meara harrumphs, almost like a laugh)

Tali

The name is Taliriktug, by the way, but I would prefer it if you simply called me Tali.

Meara

Well then… Tali… what possessed you to come over to the shore?

Tali

I heard you singing, I believe. I was out hunting, as you can see (points to his kill), it wasn’t anything like I’ve heard before, so I was curious. I would say, it was a smart decision.

Meara

Ah, I see.

Tali

Forgive me, M’lady, but you have yet to tell me your name.

Meara

(deadpan)

Ye call me “m’lady” ever again and I’ll shove this spear straight up your ass.

Tali

(slightly worried)

Eh, heh… my apologies…

Meara

Teh name’s Meara, Meara O’Sullivan

Tali

Well, Miss O’Sullivan, might I ask where you might be from?

Meara

Give me one good reason why I should tell ye anyt’ing?

(Tali lays down on the snow, using his hand to convince Meara to sit as well. She obliges.)

Tali

It is pretty obvious you are not local, my apologies if you were trying to hide that fact--

Meara

I wasn’t.

Tali

(nods to her)

Good to know, because people out here are less than kind to outsiders. You were honestly quite lucky.

Meara

Because ye found me first, dear Hunter?

Tali

Do not take this the wrong way, Miss O’Sullivan, but you do seem like an easy target. Those clothes that you wear would fetch quite a pretty penny. Not only that, but if you have not noticed, there is a mighty storm brewing.

Meara

Aye, I know of teh storm. (Sigh) look, I’m waitin’ for my family t’ come get me. (Quickly stands up) “Easy target” or not, I should be leaving soon anyways, thank ye for your concern.

Tali

And I would not doubt that. However, if I might be so bold, if your family was smart, they would wait until the storm passes.

(Look to Meara, she is obviously a bit uncomfortable.)

Tali

A-and I cannot, in good conscience, leave someone to weather a storm, when I, and my family, have room to help you.

(Tali gets up and reaches out his hand, a gentle smile appearing on his face.)

Tali

I know that you have no reason to really trust me, as we just met, but I have nothing to give you, other than my word.

(Meara looks down at his hand for a moment, not knowing what to do)

Meara

(sly smile on her face)

Ye know that just makes me worried about your intentions… big hunter of a man coming out of teh woods, makes a lady worry for her safety~

Tali

(Meep) Ah, that was not what I was--

Meara

(laughing)

I know, I know, relax. It’d be really silly to try and do something like that when we’re already alone.

Tali

Y-yes… (thoughts: Though, I could do this just to gain your trust, but best not bring that up…)

Ah (ahem) does that mean you will come to my village? Or must I make a grand gesture?

(Meara sighs)

Meara

Will ye force me if I say no?

Tali

No, but I would be very worried for you

(Meara takes a moment to think it over)

Meara

Fine. But I’m takin’ me spear if ye try anyt’in’ stupid.

Tali

Fair enough.

End of Chapter

Chapter 3

Scene 1: the Woods

(Tali and Meara begin to walk towards the Village. They are silent for a few panels then Meara comments on the deer on Tali’s back.)

Meara

Is that for your family?

Tali

(smiling)

Mostly. We share the meat and other things we might not need with the rest of the Village, but most of it is me and my family’s.

Meara

(nodding)

Ah, I see

Tali

I am curious, Miss O'Sullivan--

Meara

Please, just “Meara”. Ye already talk formal enough, no need to lay it on so thick…

Tali

(Is quiet for a moment)

I am sorry, but I do not feel comfortable calling you that yet… I hope you do not take offense.

Meara

… Says he wishes to be called by a nickname, and yet is uncomfortable calling me by my given name? A strange man you are, Tali.

Tali

While that may be true, I can understand how my name can be a mouthful. As I was about to ask, however, might I ask where you are from? Your accent, it is something I have never heard before.

Meara

I’m from Ireland. It’s a small country ‘cross the pond. I was dropped off here a little while ago.

Tali

(perplexed)

You and your family… took a boat across the ocean to here…? And left you?

Meara

(offended)

They didn’t leave me. I stayed here on my own volition!

Tali

But why?

(Meara doesn’t answer, leaving Tali hanging. He sighs and drops the subject.)

Tali

My Village is just over that hill.

(He walks a little faster to get to the top of the hill. Waiting for Meara to show the big reveal. Meara catches up)

Tali

(smiling)

I promise, you’ll feel right at home

(Tali uses his hand to push away some evergreen leaves to show off his home. Meara looks down, and her eyes sparkle at the lovely little village near the sea.)

Tali

Welcome to my home!

Scene 2: The Village

(In the Village, Meara and Tali walk through its pathways. Meara is almost mesmerized by this little town. Tali, almost as mesmerized by her as she is of the town. He gently smiles down at her as her head is on a swivel.)

Meara

Wow, everything is so close and small!

Tali

(Raising an eyebrow)

And that surprises you?

Meara

I’ve lived in a large city for most of me life, so this is new to me.

Tali

Where?

Meara

Waterford… I bet you can only guess where that is, hehe

Tali

(Raises an eyebrow)

… I see

(From behind the “camera”, Tali’s mother, Alasie, can be heard. )

Alasie

Tali-baby? Are you back from hunting already?

(Both Tali and Meara turn to see the polar bear centaur. Harpoon in one hand, and ringed seal in the other.)

Tali

(A big smile appears on his face)

Mother! Seems you are as well, I’m glad to see you-

(Alasie grabs him in a sudden bear hug) Oof!

Alasie

Wonderful dear, I keep forgetting how much you’ve grown

Tali

(Completely embarrassed)

M-mother!

(She stops, noticing Meara giggling at the two of them)

Alasie

(Confused, gently pushes Tali away)

Tali-baby, who’s this?

Meara

(Completely deadpanned)

Teh name’s Meara O’Sullivan, miss. Ye son just happened to have kidnapped me and is holding me here against me will…

Tali

(Panicking)

W-WAIT, THAT IS NOT-!

Meara

(Wide smile)

I’m kiddin’, I’m kiddin’, calm down, ah haha

Alasie

(Is quiet for a moment, but starts Boisterous laughter)

I like this girl, Tali! She’s got spunk (smacks Tali on the back)

(Tali let’s himself laugh and relax a bit)

Tali

Honestly, I was worried you really thought that. (Gestures at Alasie) this is my mother, and the wife of our village’s Angakkuq, Alasie

Alasie

A pleasure, my dear, eh heh. Not very many people are able to make me laugh like that

(Meara gestures to shake Alasie’s hand, but she gives her a confused look, so she puts it down)

Meara

Angakkuq?

Tali

Mm… I think the English word is Shaman… a medicine man and spiritual teacher, among other things

Meara

Oh, that’s… actually really interesting

Alasie

So, Meara, you’re not from here, I’m pretty sure, so what’s brought you to our quaint little village?

Meara

Short version? I’m just here for teh view. Was waitin’ fer my family te come pick me up, till this lad (points with thumb at Tali) showed up, tellin’ me there’s a big storm brewin’ and wanted te be all chivalrous and shit.

(Meara shrugs and shakes her head)

Meara

It’d just be rude of me at that point te say “no”. I’m just glad ye lad didn’t lead me to my death or what have ye (she looks back at him and smiles) I’d say he’s quite disarming, eh?

(Tali blushes as she said that. Placing a hand behind his head. Alasie smiles, placing a hand on her mouth, she realizes what’s going on.)

Tali

Disarming? Well, I would not say that…

Alasie

Meara, dear

Meara

(Turns to Alasie)

Aye?

Alasie

Where on Earth is your coat? It’s almost below freezing out here, I’m certain humans aren’t built for such weather

Meara

(Looks down at her arms) ah, well, teh cold’s never really bothered me. Don’t worry ‘bout it

Alasie

Well, I must insist you come with me

(Alasie grabs Meara’s arm and pulls her away. Meara tries to protest, but is pulled towards a hut.)

End of Chapter

Chapter 4

Scene 1: The Hut

(In the hut, we see Alasie shifting through her drawers, trying to find clothing more suited to winter weather)

Alasie

So, Meara, I don’t have to many things that would fit humans, but I might have something that you can wear for a little bit

(Meara lifts her hands, as if to try and stop her)

Meara

N-no, I promise, ye don’t have te worry ‘bout me

Alasie

Hush, (pulls out a pastel pink coat) here we go, I have a little “niece” farther down south. She comes up here on occasion, and this was supposed to be a gift to her the next time she came around.

(Alasie turns towards Meara, a big smile on her face)

Alasie

But I’m sure she won’t mind you using it while you’re here

Meara

(Big sigh)

Ye’re not gonna stop till I take teh coat, are ye?

Alasie

(Suddenly very serious)

I don’t care how insulated you think your body is. You can’t take chances like that up here. Honestly, I’m surprised you haven’t started suffering from hypothermia yet…

Meara

I’m just full of mysteries, ain’t I? (She grabs the coat, and puts it on. She doesn’t seem too pleased. It’s too tight, and small) I hope ye don’t take offense from me stayin’ here for a night.

Alasie

If you’re asking if I trust you, then yes, I do mind

(Meara looks at her stunned, but tilts her head in confusion)

Meara

I’m not sure what ye-

Alasie

The only reason you’re alive right now is because my son brought you to our home. If you couldn’t tell, it was quite hidden, wasn’t it?

Meara

(Thinking, worried look on her face)

Honestly, I’ve been here for almost a month, and had no idea there were even people here. But I think I’ll keep that to me self*

Alasie

The fact that Tali trusts you means something to us. He’s quite sceptical of outsiders, and it’s a bit unusual for him to blatantly just let you in here. So why?

Meara

(Offended)

Why? Fuck, I don’t know! I didn’t ask him if that’s what’cha implyin’. He just came up t’ me while I was waitin’ fer me family near teh ocean

Alasie

So why were you near the coast? Why are you so far up north? Why did you go with my son, not knowing what his intentions were? There are a lot of things here not adding up, Miss O’Sullivan.

(Meara looks floored for a moment, but then composes herself)

Meara

Those first two questions I am not comfortable answerin’, Miss Alasie. But I can give you me word that they are not nefarious. As for me trustin’ your son…

(She stands a little bit taller)

Meara

It would be stupid for him to lure me away from an already unpopulated area te hurt me. That coast is pretty out of the way, he could have just left me body there and let teh birds eat me. But honestly, I could just tell he wasn’t like that

Alasie

So you just trusted a man you didn’t know? The woods would have been better to dispose of a body. There’s something you aren’t telling me…

Meara

Things that are completely inconsequential. I’m here, I’m not dead, and I’m not plannin’ on hurtin’ anyone, or tellin’ anyone about this place. If you’re that worried, I can just leave. This was all you’re son’s idea, and ye can ask him

Alasie

(Sigh) No, Tali is the type to start to worry. Especially since it seems he’s started to fancy you-

Meara

(A little too quickly)

I have no interest in your son, so ye have nothin’ te worry about there.

(There is a moment of silence…)

Alasie

(Sigh) I want to believe my son is a good judge of character…

pray you don’t disappoint me.

(Meara Gulps and nods, worry spread on her face)

Alasie

Good. (She gets up) The Village trusts both me and Tali. So they’ll be kind to you. You’ll be expected to work for your food, but nothing you can’t handle I’m sure. (Passes Meara and turns to her) I’m assuming you can sew.

Meara

(Shakes from her daze, looking determined)

Aye! I can, I’m also a good cook and storyteller if ye need any of those.

Alasie

(Smile returning to her face)

We’ll make an Inuit out of you yet

Scene 2:The Village

(Outside of the hut, Meara breathes in a sigh of relief. She watches Alasie walk away)

Meara

(Thoughts)

*Ooookayyy, don’t piss off momma bear, she’ll tear your head off…*

(Meara’s contemplation is interrupted by the sound of what seemed like brotherly arguing from behind another hut)

Oki

(Shocked)

Wait, what!? You brought a girl here? Is she hot?

(A loud smack is heard, while we only see Meara’s reaction, wide-eyed and shocked. She finally goes around the hut to see Oki (Tali’s older brother) and Tali talking to each other. Oki rubbing the back of his head)

Oki

(Groaning, a comically large bump placed on the back of his head)

What was that for?!

Tali

(Annoyed)

You do not ask that about women, you cretin… (he face palms) I honestly cannot believe we’re related sometimes…

Oki

(Rolling his eyes)

Like you have room to talk

Meara

Related?

(Tali and Oki jump at her voice, they turn to face her)

Tali

Miss O’Sullivan! I did not hear you leave the hut

Meara

That’s cause I didn’t want ye t’. And ye don’t answer my question

(Oki elbows Tali hard in the stomach, making him groan and then growl at Oki. Tali’s older brother give Meara a sly smile, bowing deeply)

Oki

My deepest apologies, our honored guest, seems Tali forgot to tell you of me, (his smile becomes more malicious) my little brother is quite the uncouth bastard once you get to know him

(That’s for calling me a cretin, bitch boy)

Meara

(Flabbergasted)

Little? Brother? Wait, what? But… (she looks at both they’re animal half’s, completely dumbfounded) How?

(Tali tilts his head in confusion)

Tali

(Confused)

Do you not know about Centaurian biology?

(Meara shakes her head, staring intently at both of them, as if they both grew two heads)

Tali

I guess it is not very well known, very well, I shall tell you. It--

Oki

The spirits choose which animal we’re gonna be, not our parents.

Tali

(Glaring at Oki)

Yes… while our “human” faces and bodies are pulled from our parents (he looks back to Meara) our “animal” bodies rarely, if ever, follow what our parents are.

Meara

Then how come ye mum is a polar bear like ye?

(Oki tries to begin to speak, but is shot down by Tali’s intense glare)

Tali

I am… a rarity, so to speak. While not normal, it is still possible for a Centaur to gain one of their parents' spirits. I believe most think it is personality based, among other things…

Meara

(Deadpan)

So what ye sayin’ is; ye haven’t a clue why it happens

(Tali is completely caught off guard by that statement, but Oki smiles happily)

Oki

(Laughing)

I like this girl! She’s got quite the sense of humor, for a human.

(Meara smiles uncomfortably, Tali notices, but decides not to say anything)

Meara

Ah… so… where am I stayin’?

End of Chapter

Chapter 5

(Meara is led to another small home, larger than the others, she looks up at Tali and he smiles)

Meara

I thought that little hut back there was ye’re home?

Tali

(gentle laughing)

No, no Ms. O’Sullivan, that was our storage hut, it would be perfect for a single person to live, but not a family of four. That would be quite cramped.

(Meara nods in understanding)

Meara

Oh… yeah… I didn’t see a bed in there either, so I guess it makes sense, silly me

Oki

Though, I hope ya don’t mind helping us with taking care of Tali (and maybe mom’s) kill?

Meara

(nods)

Sure, what do I have t’ do?

Oki

Then this might get a little messy…

(Cut to behind Tali and Oki’s home, where we see a tanning rack, a bloody table, and several different types of knives hanging off the house’s wall.

Meara looks a little distraught, both Oki and Tali putting on already bloody aprons, and handing her one. Meara gives a worried look)

Tali

Are you alright, Miss O’Sullivan? Have you never gutted a deer before?

(Meara shakes her head)

Oki

It’s not as bad as it looks, Hot Stu--

(A knife comes flying at Oki’s head, cutting him off and forcing him to dodge the flying cutlery. He looks back to see Tali giving him a look that could kill)

Tali

You speak like a low-life degenerate, Oki…

(Meara’s eyes bulge out of her head)

Meara

Are ye mad?! Ye could‘ave killed ‘im!

Tali

Worry not. While my brother is a low-life, the knife was not going fast enough for him not to notice.

Oki

Yeah… if he wanted to kill me, he wouldn’t have made it so obvious, heh.

Meara

*Thinking: I’m startin’ t’ think this was a bad idea… these lads are crazier than me grandaddy during teh war…*

Meara

… While that… may be teh case, please refrain from trying to kill each other while I’m here. It makes me worry…

Tali

As you wish, you need not worry about that.

Oki

(sneaks up to Tali’s ear to whisper)

Lap-dog~

(while promising to refrain from trying to kill him, Tali still doesn’t hesitate to try and bite Oki’s face. Oki, of course, dodges again, and begins to work on a different animal on another table. Leaving Meara and Tali to deal with the deer.

Tali respectfully clears his throat while Meara finishes putting on the apron)

Tali

Please do not hesitate to tell me if you become uncomfortable.

Meara

Don’t worry about it, I’ve been guttin’ fish for teh past month… It’s just a big fish, right?

Tali

Sure, we can go with that…

(for the next couple of panels we see Meara and Tali take care of his deer. One showing them having a little fun, and another of Meara puking in a bush, presumably due to the guts hanging off the table, Tali’s hand placed on her back trying to make her feel better.

After a minute, there is nothing, but clean cut venison on the table, and both Meara and Tali looking pleased with themselves. The sun’s set in the last panel)

Meara

Well, that wasn’t too bad, heh…

End of Chapter

[shibalen]

Hi! I’m so sorry about the earlier request! I misread the rules (._. ) I’d like to request from Akatsuki No Yona and Haikyuu. I prefer a romantic type of matchup. I’m a Capricorn and infp. I have a fairly large social circle and quite talkative with others. But there are times I prefer my own time and silence. I trust people easily and am loyal to my friends. I’m a left hander. My hobbies are writing, reading and watching anime. I listen to various types of music. It depends on my mood. (😁)

I’m a literature student and love to learn about technology. I have three cats and one dog. I adore animals, even insects but not spiders XD. I like dark colours and dark themed movies and stories. My ideal type of date is chilling inside a cafe or walking along a forest or a silent place talking with each other. I’m into carefree guys who get serious in the time of need. (😁)

The type of a guy who would dance around with me in the kitchen and jam to songs with me in the car and also be there when I have a breakdown. I’m an impatient fellow and tend to lose my focus easily. I’d like to request music box and dark box uwu. That’s it! Thanks! And sorry again for the earlier request! Love your blog! (😁)

♡︎ matchup for 😁anon

heya howdy doodle doo! how're you? i hope you didn't get too tired of waiting and actually see this. hehe. i gave these results lots of thought so i'm happy if you like them too!

akatsuki no yona: i match you with . . .

jae-ha !!

• you guys match so well i can't— your zodiacs, mbti, personality and your type of person are simply pointing at Jae-ha with a big red arrow!

• Jae-ha is chill and social by nature. that paired with your love for talking with people makes you a really social couple. i can easily picture the two of you being the life of most conversations.

• also when there's a crisis or any more serious situation going on you're both usually the ones to calm others down. your presence makes them feel at ease and honestly Jae-ha admires that so much in you ♡︎

• he knows he can trust you with his burdens and count on you to be there for him. he may not always voice them out loud but you know he needs your comfort when he silently lays his head on your shoulder.

• of course this goes both ways and he will never let you be alone during a breakdown. somehow he always finds the right things to say or do to help you find yourself again. his voice is deep and soothing and he will happily put it to use if it makes you feel at ease.

• though he does have a sharper intuition when it comes to strangers and therefore makes sure nobody takes advantage of you. however there was definitely one time where he let you buy something extremely overpriced just to tease you about it later

• the worse the scam the more poisonous the words he speaks to them with that lazy smile. then he escorts you away while waving a hand.

• "you have to be more careful, flower. i don't want some guy eventually making you give your heart away too, " he flirts

• "too late," you respond. "this one green-haired guy with stupid jokes already has it."

• BOOM

• ahem.

• at first you thought he was the worst case of a womanizer, and you preferred your possible partner to reciprocate your loyalty. unfortunately otherwise he was just your type so you couldn't help but be drawn to him.

• Jae-ha was attracted to you too from your smart and fun personality to your hobbies and taste in music. he loved how you stood your ground yet how flexible you were with your likes.

• obviously he didn't give up on you despite your little façade. he proved his loyalty runs deeper than most when he's fallen for the right person. you're his special, dear person and won't let anything or anyone come between that.

• will wear matching dark outfits with you! claims it's not his style but likes it surprisingly a lot. you might do ridiculous poses just to embarrass Hak.

• can be heckin annoying when it comes to your writing though. "are you going to write me into your story? of course you are ;)" "is the main character me?" don't get him wrong, he adores your writing and that's why he gets so excited about it. other times he does it on purpose to get your attention smh

• overall, light-headed teasing is something he will always do just to see you flustered. it's so adorable he can't help it. leaning in extra close to you while you're cooking together, highkey boasting about you to his friends, starting and winking at you, plus all sorts of cheesy one-liners.

• but Jae-ha is smart and knows when to give you space. when you're ready to interact again he's already prepared for a date!

• Jae-ha is romantic even on daily basis, bringing you flowers or small trinkets that he knows you like. just seeing you smile at his loving gestures makes his cheeks warm and heart beat fast (though he tries not to show it)

• please listen to him playing the erhu, he does it especially for you. when you're out on a rooftop on a moonlit night he'll serenade you with his songs.

• your dates include: walks around the outskirts of towns, moongazing, him leaping through the sky with you securely in his arms, dinner at different inns and travens with music and parties or by a bonfine and you two just being silly. also creative activities like pottery and sketching ♡︎

❦︎ ink box

— this happened before your relationship even started, back when Jae-ha first realised his feelings for you.

— you wouldn't expect it, but he struggled with these emotions a lot. this was the first time he had ever felt this way towards anybody, after all. his natural reaction was to distance himself from you because he was scared, whether he admitted it to himself or not.

— he was afraid of being tied down and tying you down. he knew love required commitment and you valued loyalty. he dreaded he wouldn't be good enough for you, instead becoming the source of your pain. you deserved much more than he was, and he was a coward.

— there was also the problem of putting you in danger because of the group's mission. any injury you'd get would be his fault and that was too much a thought to bare.

— he thought he was being smooth avoiding you, preparing for his leave without hurting you. he thought. but you were smarter, you knew Jae-ha was kind. he wouldn't do this to hurt you—not after all those fun memories you'd made together!

— refusing to beat around the bush, you tried confronting him. however, by that time he'd already set out to the next destination. he had left, without a word of goodbye.

— thankfully, Zeno was the quickest to notice Jae-ha's broken demeanor. it was heartbreak which he himself knew too well. he pulled the green dragon aside the next evening as they were gathering wood and stubly hinted Jae-ha shouldn't do anything he would regret for the rest of his life.

— the rest of the gang was quick to join after Kija happened to overhear the conversation. they all (even Ao) swore to take care of you if Jae-ha wouldn't be able to.

— you were halfway up the mountain chasing after him when Jae-ha landed directly in front of you. he was out of breath and dishevelled but the desperate glint in his eye shone brighter than any star in the sky.

— you embraced and shared a sweet kiss under the night sky. he apologised more times than you could count but after almost shattering your heart you didn't let him off the hook that easily. well, he had the rest of his life with you to make it up to you ♡︎

♡︎ runner up: Hak

⋆*･ﾟ:⋆*･ﾟ:⠀ *⋆.*:･ﾟ .: ⋆*･ﾟ: .⋆

haikyuu: i match you with . . .

rintaro suna !!

• Suna is a little different from the previous match but my instincts told me to put you together regardless! i think your personalities balance each other out while sharing the same core basics.

• you're both laid-back and have no problems interacting with people but still like your alone time. as in infp you seek new knowledge and Suna, being the smartass he is, will never bore you. he can be both silent and talkative, whichever you prefer.

• will definitely join you in being social but in a subtle way. he'll stand/sit next to you with an arm around you while you're talking to your friends. really chill but also knows how to hold a conversation and chime in with a clever comment.

• once he notices you becoming tired he casually steers you away from the rest, saying you two have to go now. how is this guy so smooth? really though he just wants to be alone together with you.

• you guys met when your social groups came together. it's that 'friend of a friend of a friend' chain and thus somehow you ended up going to one of his games because a person you knew didn't want to go alone.

• they knew Kita so y'all went to congratulate him on the win later. he then introduced you the team and therefore, of course, Suna.

• you thought he was pretty and you chatted a bit but nothing much happened. it was through these continuous meetings afterward that eventually pshed you two together ♡︎

• you had so much to talk about! stories, technology, hobbies, music, a little gossip. he liked how opinionated you were and how much you knew, then found it amusing how easily distracted you got.

• his advances were really subtle yet continuous and efficient! though some of them were kind of teasing. made sure you were comfortable with your friendship first before stating his exact feelings for you.

• Suna isn't afraid of pda and if you are too, he'll be holding your hand, having you sit on his lap, giving you kisses on your face and hand. yet although others mifht see, it feels as though every touch is a secret language meant for bust the two of you.

• his advice is quite blunt but he does it out of love, plus his actions are much softer and really patient when you're at rock-bottom. i assure you anyone neglecting your feelings is not safe.

• you're both into dark-themed stuff! y'all go to movies, festivals, bookshops and alike looking so hella aesthetic, i swear. what a beautiful couple (☆ω☆)

• your pets love Suna after they've gotten used to him. sometimes when he comes over the cats will come chill around him. it's like he's one of them and it's hilarious. you have a bunch of pictures on your phone of him and your dog.

• you like showing those photos off to his teammates because they're just that good, but instead of getting embarrassed Suna will either just agree or jokingly ask why haven't you made it your background yet.

• overtime he's learnt how to keep your focus from going too astray, though you can't say he's always vigilant himself. he slacks off during boring lectures and would much rather talk to you. the teacher had to seperate you pfft—

• can and will jam to all times of music with you in the kitchen, even if just ironically. one time his little sister caught the two of you vibing to an opera preformance and homeboy just shrugged it off and continued because you both thought it was funny.

• your dates include: going on hikes especially after a stressful period (Suna most definitely did not look up the best places near your home and prepared your favorite snacks), cat cafés, staying at home and cooking a meal cause this boy probably only knows how to pour water over noodles, and long drives and blasting music ♡︎

♫︎ music box

— I Wanna Be Yours by Arctic Monkeys

— Caroline by Crash Adams

— Blinding Lights by The Weekend

— Your Dog Loves You by Colde

— Hey Boy by Sia (what you'd jokingly lip-sync to for him)

♡︎ runner up: Atsumu Miya

thank you so much for requesting and i apologise for the huge delay (ಥ﹏ಥ) still, i hope you enjoyed! have a lovely day and please stay safe ♡︎

[kyouxa]

Diabolik lovers Chaos Lineage: Ayato Sakamaki (Story 04)

In terms of the gameplay: The black choices lead up to a bad ending, the white choices lead up to a good ending. Please no reposting onto other sites, ask me before translating this into another language too! I’m an amateur translator, but I hope you do enjoy it anyway!♡

Monologue

After a few days.

Shin-san and Kanato-kun went to monitore the families,

and Ruki-kun continued to receive the report.

When are they going to start the fight?

I become uneasy just thinking about it

However,

Ayato-kun made a proposal.

Place: Orange Mansion - Livingroom

Ayato: I'll make her sleep in my room 

Yui: Huh?

Shin: What? Are you being selfish yet again?

Ruki: What kind of an idea is that? Aren’t you already spoiled enough? 

Ayato: What’s that supposed to mean?  Anyway Ruki I thought that you‘re busier with other stuff.

Yui: (Although Ayato-kun has forgotten me, i‘m really happy that we might share a room)

(Because I was a little nervous to be alone in my room) 

(We just need the permission from Ruki-kun, right?)

Ayato: Even if you disagree I‘ll still do it. I‘m not someone who follows orders in the first place

Ruki: Listen, if you have a good reason to keep her in her room i‘ll allow it 

Yui: (That’s right. I need a good reason why i‘d stay in his room...)

Choices

1)ー love for another (white)♡♡♡

2)ー protecting (black)

ー love for another♡

Yui: Ayato-kun and I are in love with each other, isn’t that enough...?

Ayato: What? What are you saying?

Shin: Are you insane going insane? That’s not what our brother asked for.

It might be more efficient if you were next to your guard Ayato, he could protect you from the enemies way faster.

I‘m sure thats what you actually mean by that.

Yui: Oh, thats right...

Ayato: Well, if that’s your reason why not saying it earlier, but...

Yui: Hm? What?

ー protecting

Yui: Uhm, I‘d be with Ayato-kun all the time if someone would start a raid.

If the enemy comes to attack, I think that the possibility of being taken away is pretty high...

So I wondered if it's better to have the same room as Ayato-kun?

Ayato: You...

Ruki: I see, thats not a bad reason.

Certainly what Eve says is also worthwhile. It’s a better answer than Ayato would give.

Ayato: Asshole, stop making fun of me! ....but, it‘s finally decided then

Yui: eh?

end Choices

Ayato: I see, Chichinashi. I understand the reason why you want to stay with me.

Yui: What?

Ayato: Thats right. You wanted to be mine and that’s why you desperately searched for excuses to tell Ruki, right?

Yui: (Well, it’s not wrong at all right...?)

Ayato: Well, that’s it!  You should come with me to my room already, let’s go.

Yui: yes...!

(I‘m glad that i‘m going to share the same room as Ayato)

Shin: Brother wait... Is it really okay to let them share the same room?

Ruki: Don’t worry. It’s fine

Place: Orange Mansion - Ayato's bedroom

Yui: Well then, from now on, I'll be sleeping in Ayato-kun's room, right?

Ayato: Yes, theres only one bed in my room, but we both can sleep in there.

Yui: uh, thats right

(That means we‘re going to sleep in the same bed every night. There is nothing that can be recalled now)

(Moreover, the house is quiet now...)

(After that, Shin-san took Kanato-kun and they went for a reconnaissance. So thats why it’s so silent)

Ayato: Ah~hah. I was forced to go back to my room when everyone is outside. After all i‘m stuck in here.

Yui: ...y-yeah

Ayato: That asshole Ruki. It’s helpful that he‘s so clever yet serious... but I don’t wanna stay here.

Do you think so too?

Yui: About that. I think it depends on...

Ayato: ....

Yui: Ayato-kun? You‘re starring at me. Is something in my face?

Ayato: Well, I just thought that, thanks to you I won’t get bored in here anymore.

Yui: Eh?

Ayato: It is a great opportunity to play with you. Hey, why don’t we have fun together?

Yui: Let’s stop at this point. Wouldn‘t Ruki-kun become angry at you again?

Ayato: Hah? It’s not like I actually care if he‘ll get angry at me. I lost my respect roward him already. 

Oh, while we’re alone, I’lI teach you more enjoyable ways of playing around. Thank me later okay?

Yui: Eh, what? Why are you removing the strings...

Ayato: I‘ll tie your hands and feet together so you can’t get away from me.

Yui: What?! Stop it! What are you doing?!

Ayato: Tch! Stop struggling! .... connect here, and..

That’s it! I did pretty well tying you up!

Yui: Hey Ayato-kun, let’s stop. I want you to understand...

Ayato: What are you talking about. From now on, we‘ll do more stuff like that. Hehehe, it looks good.

Yui: No... I don’t like this at all, get those string away from me ...

(I want to be treated more as a lover...)

Ayato: What are you saying. It’s not like you‘ll die from it. Anyway, where should I start today.

Yui: ...no...ah... not on my feet, it tickles...!

Ayato: Hehe, you‘re giving me a really good view, how are you feeling? This position is...

Yui: Hah! Stop it, it tickles...!

Ayato: You‘re pretty weak everywhere. That’s interesting. What about here...

Yui: Ayato-kun! Don’t open my blouse... stop it!

Ayato: That’s fine. You have no breasts to show anyway

Yui: (This is really awful...! Today is the worst day!)

Ayato: Look here. Your clavicle comes out beautifully. Maybe I should do it along the bones —

Yui: a...ah...no...

Ayato: I know you feel the pleasure. It’s not like you need to hide that aroused face of yours.

Heh, shall I start with my nails? Or you prefer if I start with my fangs?

Yui: Thats...what...

Ayato: Heh! I can’t hold back my thirst any longer. ...ahh..!

Yui: ....ahh!! Why so suddenly...!

Ayato: Ah... Hmm... Hmm... !

Yui: Ah... Haa... Aah... !

(I thought it was going to be awful at first, but I feel he’s softer today ...)

(Hey, it feels like it's going to be actually really good this time...)

Ayato: Hah .... are you enjoying it?  If I‘d suck it a little more gently, your blood might get sweeter.

Do you like this? Do you prefer me being a little more gentle today?

Yui: I...wouldn’t mind...

(Because thats the Ayato-kun, I fell for and I love with my whole heart.)

Ayato: Well, I finally get to know your taste. You love it when it’s painful but gentle don’t you?

Yui: Eh?

Ayato: Next time I will do my best to pleasure you with my fangs.  Ah... Hmm... Hmm

Yui: Ayato-kun...ahh!

(Ouch! He‘s forcing his fangs too deep in my skin...!)

Oh, Ayato-kun stop... it hurts so much!

Ayato: Shut up already. Just a second ago you were highly enjoying it ... hm?

...Tch! It’s this dazzling again...

Yui: (Whats happening? What should I do...?)

Ayato: I wonder why it came back...

Yui: Is Ayato-kun in pain?

Ayato: It’s not like you need to worry about me, it’s probably because I sucked your blood.

Yui: Ah...I see

*Ayato lets go*

Ayato: I‘m not feeling like it anymore.

Shit, that’s annoying. I thought it would be refreshing.

Yui: (Am I annoying Ayato-kun...?)

Ayato: I think it's going to be really boring...

—That’s it!

Yui: (I wonder what came to his mind. Maybe it’s a good idea tho!)

(More than that, I wonder if I can get ride of my tied hand-feet situation)

Ayato: I don’t care about the orders ruki gave me, I don’t need to do them.

I have to sneak out of the mansion and slam the enemies by myself!

Yui: (Huh! To be honest, that’s a really stupid idea...)

Well, but if you do something selfish again, Ruki-kun will...

Ayato: Hm, I don’t care

Besides, if I can get ride of our enemy, not even ruki will be able to complain

Yui: (i don’t want to say anything. He’s super serious)

Ayato: But if they will attack... I can’t just leave you here on your own.

Ruki should be outside tho.  OK, I will take you with me

Yui: Huh?! That's not good. aren‘t you told to not leave the house?

Ayato: Aren’t you my toy? That’s why you shouldn’t go against your master.

You have to listen to what I say, or i‘ll leave you with your hands and feet tied. We‘ve been locked in here for so long.

Yui: Fine!

Ayato: Well then, let’s go! We‘ll be back in no time!

Place: Outside - Forest

Yui: (I‘m a little surprised. It was pretty easy to escape from the mansion...)

Ayato: Are you surprised?  It’s pretty easy to do whatever you want if Ruki‘s not having his eyes on you.

I've been searching for a way to go outside secretly for quite awhile!

Yui: (Is that so. Well then, it’s been awhile since I went outside last time)

(But if Ruki-kun notices, he will be very angry at us)

(This will be a raid alone... I think it will be pretty dangerous)

So, where are we going now?

Ayato: The scarlet mansion

Yui: Scarlet...

Ayato: Yea, that silly dude with those city glasses is the head of that mansion.

Yui: I thought Kanato would go there to get informations today. Aren’t we going to meet him by any chance then?

Ayato: I‘m not sure. I guess that guy wont do the reconnaissance properly anyway

Yui: Oh! Is that so?

Ayato: So theres basically nothing in our way anymore. This could be our chance.

I‘m going to defeat them all and prove everyone that i‘m the best.

Yui: (It’s all about fighting. It would be a terrible fight if we‘ll see Reiji-san)

(I don’t want to fight anyone. Ayato-kun please he‘s one of your brothers)

Place: Somewhere - Garden

Ayato: You should see the Scarlet mansion soon

Yui: (Now it’s my last change to stop and return home. He may be angry again and he maybe will force me to give him my blood...)

(Theres no way back. I have no choice but to stop him and get back with him!)

Ayato-kun lets go home. If we go any further Ruki-kun will—

Ayato: Shh!

Yui: ...Hmm...Ah...

(Why he forced me to shut up...?)

Ayato: ...

Yui: (Is something bothering him...? Did someone discover us?)

Ayato: Who‘s there?

Ah! That guy...!

Shu: ...zzz...

Yui: (Eh, Shu-san?! Why is he laying around here?)

Ayato: That guy is... Shu from the Scarlet Mansion. I wonder what he‘s been doing out here?

This is basically perfect, just watch me. Come on! Wake up, Shu!

*Ayato kicks Shu*

Yui: Ayato-kun! Why did you do sth like that so suddenly!

Ayato: Get up quickly! I‘ll beat the shit out of you! Did you hear me you asshole?

Shu: ...yawn....shut up....

What’s the problem. Who allowed you to wake me up?

Ayato: I don’t need permission to kick an enemy. You should change your attitude before I am getting bad tempered.

Shu: I feel very confident. Sadly, I was found by a very troublesome person tho

Reiji: Shu, you finally got up. Don’t you have any manners, sleeping in such — oh?

Yui: (Reiji-san!)

Ayato: Ah, you are... the glasses dude!

Reiji: I wasn’t expecting you to come here without any reason... with Eve.

And, Ruki really has some troublesome brother, I‘d be sorry for him.

Hehe.. But you and Eve took the trouble to come all the way here. I‘d be stupid if I wouldn’t try to steal her from you.

Ayato: Shut up. I don’t even think about giving her away without a fight!

Reiji: You heard that, Shu. This is probably the best opportunity to steal Eve.

Shu: ..sigh, whatever

Yui: (A... sword? Isn’t that a silver knife? You can really kill any vampire with that...)

Ayato: It’s finally getting interesting. Now come at me!

*swords clash*

Yui: (They are really going to fight each other)

(That’s not good—! Stop it, you‘re brothers!)

Stop it Ayato-kun! Reiji and Shu are both brothers from you...!

Please remember! When I was at the sakamki house!

Shu: Hey, what’s with that woman

Ayato: You should concentrate on our fight.

Reiji: You can tell us more later. I‘ll listen to that story once we return to our mansion.

Yui: (Damn it, they really don’t get along...)

*Ayato attacks Shu*

Ayato: Lets go! Come on!

Shu: Heh.

Reiji: Hah!

Ayato: fuck!

Yui: (That attack from Reiji was close to hit Ayato...)

(On the opposite, it's definitely hard to block those attacks)

*swords clash*

Ayato: Ah...Tch...

Reiji: Whats the Problem? It looks like you‘re struggling already.

Shu: How pathetic

Ayato: Shut up! This fight is not settled yet!

Reiji: Certainly, it is—

Shu: the end.

Yui: (He was caught between them...!)

Ayato-kun! It’s dangerous!

Ayato: Eh...?! There’s no going back anymore!

Shu: ugh...

Ayato: ugh...ahhh...!

Yui: (No, Ayato-kun...!)

Reiji: Oh my, look at how pathetic and helpless you are now.

Ayato: Fuck...!

*Reiji kicks Ayato*

Yui: (Ayato-kun's, bleeding...)

(They are not sibling anymore. They are really going to kill him.)

(I should run away or help him, but I can’t move...!)

Reiji: You are really an idiot for trying to attack us alone.

Ayato: Shut...up...

Shu: Reiji, let’s finish him off quickly

Reiji: I agree. I hope you spoke your last words already. Because, this will be your last moment

Ayato: ...uh...!

Yui: No, please...! Please, someone help Ayato-kun—!!

*something flew over*

Reiji: ....hm?!

Shu: .....

Yui: (...hm...! Something just flew over here now)

*swords clash*

Yui: (A sword...? The sword flew from somewhere!)

Reiji: Whats happening?

Shu: ...apparently he was not alone

*Orange family appears*

Kanato: You look good, Ayato.

Shin: It is a views which I never saw before, the great Ayato is laying helpless on the ground.

Ruki: ...

Yui: (Everyone! Did they really come to help?!)

Ayato: ...tch. What is everyone doing here

Shin: Well, because Kanato was scouting here.  I received a report that something went wrong.

Yui: Is that so. In addition, Kanato was doing his reconnaissance pretty well

Kanato: Excuse me. But, what is that supposed to mean?

Yui: Nothing! Never mind!

(Ayato-kun, he’s been silent for awhile now...)

Kanato: Just what would have happened if shu was actually able to capture eve from us this time.

Im going to make this sloppy face, regret trying to steal her away from us.

I won’t forgive Ayato for what happened this time at all.

I told Ruki that I‘d be a better guard in the first place.

Now you see ruki, what kind of failure Ayato is

Ayato: Asshole, what kind of bullshit are you talking...

Ruki: ...we don’t have time for that now. At the moment our property is taking Eve home and leave this place.

Reiji: I see, 4 people vs 2 people seems a little disadvantaged at this point

Consider yourself lucky this time. Let’s go home, Shu.

Shu: It’s finally over... I’ll return to bed immediately....yawn

*Reiji and Shu leave*

Yui: (They really left... what a relive)

Shin: Brother, shouldn’t we follow them?

Ruki: There’s no use for another useless battle. We got Eve back everything else is unimportant.

Above all, it would be bothersome if we started a fight when one of us isn’t in a good condition.

Shin: You’re right.

Ayato: ....Ruki....

Ruki: You don’t change at all, Ayato. Let’s go home already.

*Ruki leaves*

Ayato: ....Tch...!

Yui: (He’s angry about it. He was close to be killed just by doing something such selfish)

(If they weren’t here, nobody would’ve saved Ayato...)

Ayato-kun can't stand alone, right? Hold on to my shoulder.

Ayato: Don’t touch me. I can walk alone...

Yui: Ayato-kun...

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Title: Everything for You

Fandom: Fire Emblem Awakening

Pairing: Ricken/Maribelle

Word count: 1871

Warnings: None

Summary:  "Why on earth did you place yourself in such danger, instead of attacking from a distance like a sensible mage?”

“I-I did it for you, Maribelle.”

“What was he thinking, Lissa? Of all the stupid-”

“Calm down Maribelle, I'm sure he had a good reason for it.”

Maribelle turned to face Lissa as the two women left the medical tent. This last battle had not gone smoothly. Both Gregor and Cordelia had sustained serious injuries, but they were stable and resting now. She was more focused on the third person currently occupying the medical tent.

“Ricken, why...” Maribelle wondered aloud as she bit her bottom lip. During the battle, she had been subconsciously keeping a close eye on him like she always did. She had taken her eyes off of him for a few moments to heal someone else, and when she had turned back around, she was met with an almost heart-stopping sight. Ricken had suddenly appeared next to her, placing himself in between her and an attacking risen. He had managed to set the risen on fire, but not before the fiend had managed to strike a blow to Ricken's left arm with a hammer, breaking it. Ricken's right ear was also hanging off of his head, blood gushing from the wound, and Maribelle had no idea how that had happened. Ricken had fallen unconscious shortly after, and she and Lissa had luckily been able to stop his bleeding right there on the battlefield.

Maribelle was still trying to mentally recover from how scared she had been, watching Ricken's blood gush from the wound on his head as he collapsed to the ground. Why hadn't he attacked the risen from a distance like he normally did? It didn't make sense to her.

“Are you okay, Maribelle? I know how much you care about Ricken. That must have scared you, seeing him so badly injured.” Lissa said, taking her best friend's hands in hers and squeezing them gently.

“Thank you dear. I will be alright. He is safe now, but that does not mean that I will not give him the scolding that he deserves.” Maribelle said, frowning as she sighed warily. She did care about Ricken a lot, and at a level higher than friendship at this point. He was brave and smart and she enjoyed the time that they spent together. She would have been devastated if anything worse had happened to him.

“Well, he must have had a reason to break formation. Maybe he saw some danger that we didn't? No one saw what happened to break his arm so badly. We'll just have to wait until he wakes up to find out.” Lissa said with a shrug.

“You are right Lissa. I will have to be patient. Come now, let us go have some tea. It will help us calm down after this long day.” Maribelle said, smiling at Lissa.

“Good idea! Let's go!” Lissa said. Lissa took Maribelle's hand and let her away from the tent. Maribelle glanced back for a moment and sighed.

'Sleep well, Ricken dear. We have a lot to talk about when you awaken.'

*

Maribelle returned to the medical tent later in the evening. Ricken was due for a bandage change, and Maribelle was hoping that he would be awake so they could talk. She stepped inside and immediately glowered at Gregor's bed, where he and Cordelia were sleeping together. Maribelle would apparently have to lecture the camp on how inappropriate it was to canoodle while recovering from life-threatening injuries. She decided to ignore them for now and instead made her way to Ricken's cot, and she sat down in the chair next to him.

Maribelle gazed down at Ricken's sleeping face for a moment. She reached down and brushed some of his hair away from his eyes, before her hands moved to his bandage as she worked to undo it. She had always thought that Ricken was adorable, and a good friend. Her feelings for him had begun to grow after he had saved her from Gangrel. They had spent more and more time together afterward, and even though they had their disagreements, their friendship was one that she treasured, and she found herself wanting more. Ricken was a noble, handsome young man, one that she wouldn't mind sharing her tea with for a very long time.

She winced when she had unwrapped his bandage completely. She and Lissa had managed to reattached Ricken's almost severed ear rather well, but it was looking rather gnarly as it tried to heal. She quickly grabbed clean bandages and re-wrapped the wound. As she was tying the bandage together, Ricken shifted on the bed, let out a groan, and slowly opened his eyes.

“M-Maribelle?” Ricken said warily as his brown eyes met hers. Her face flushed when a huge smile crossed his face. She frowned as she folded her hands in her lap.

“Ricken, dear, I am so glad to see you awake. How are you feeling?” she asked, her eyes moving from his bandaged head to his slung up arm. Ricken frowned and shifted a bit on the bed.

“Eh, I've been better. My head hurts a bit. Same with my arm. How bad was it?” Ricken said.

“You're arm was broken in two places, and you almost lost your ear.” Maribelle said, narrowing her eyes as she looked back at him. “That was rather foolish of you, Ricken, breaking formation like you did. Why on earth did you place yourself in such danger, instead of attacking from a distance like a sensible mage?”

Ricken blinked at her for a moment, before he looked down at his good hand, which was now clenched into a fist.

“I-I did it for you, Maribelle.” he said as he looked back up at her, with such an intense look in his eyes that left Maribelle at a loss for words.

“I was right then, you didn't see him...” Ricken continued, shaking his head. “When I looked over to check on you, I saw a risen setting up to throw a javelin at you. You were looking in the other direction. But another risen with a hammer was also heading in your direction. I ran towards you, focusing on the one with the javelin first. He got his throw off as I let off my spell. I got in the path of the javelin and hit it with a spell, but I hit it in a way so that it managed to him me in the side of the head. Then I had to get in the way of the one with the hammer.” Ricken paused for a moment as his face darkened and jaw clenched. “He probably would have killed you if I hadn't gotten in the way. I mean, look what he did to me, and I saw it coming.”

“Maribelle, I-” Ricken began, but was interrupted when Maribelle suddenly wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly.

“Ricken, you silly boy.” Maribelle said, tears quickly filling her eyes and falling down her face. “You have no idea how scared I was when I saw you so injured. Please never do anything that reckless again. I never wanted you to get hurt because of me.” Ricken wrapped his good arm around her and hugged her back.

“It would have been so much worse if I hadn't done anything. I care so much about you, and if anything had happened to you, I don't think I could've handled it. I...I'm in love with you, Maribelle.” Ricken said, pulling back to look her in the eyes.

Maribelle stared at him with disbelief, her crying ceasing as she reached up to wipe the moisture from her face.

“R-really?”

“Yes. I've been in love with you since the moment we met. I'm absolutely crazy about you. I would do anything you asked me to if it would make you happy.” Ricken said, reaching over with his good hand and holding one of hers. Maribelle blushed and smiled brightly.

“My dear Ricken, you are quite the noble young man. I, well...” Maribelle began, adverting her gaze from embarrassment. Talking about her feelings was a bit awkward for her. “I'm...in love with you to, Ricken. It feels a bit silly to say...” Ricken laughed and lifted Maribelle's hand to his face, placing a light kiss onto her knuckles. She blushed madly and let a giggle slip out.

“I'm so happy that you feel the same, Maribelle! You're so wonderful.” Ricken gushed, entwining his fingers with hers.

“Yes, well, be sure to be more careful in the battles to come, my dear. I would hate to lose the man that I love to one of those horrible monsters, or Plegian brutes.” Maribelle said, giving his hand a gentle squeeze.

“I'll definitely be more careful, as long as you do the same.” Ricken replied.

“Well, get some rest, Ricken. I shall make you some tea when you are fully recovered.” Maribelle said. She leaned forward and placed a kiss on Ricken's cheek. His eyes went wide and his face flushed, causing Maribelle to giggle again as she stood and made her way to the tent entrance.

“I-I will. See you later, my love.” Ricken said, a huge, goofy smile spreading across his face. Maribelle giggled again and waved an elegant hand at him as she stepped out of the tent.

“Wow...That went well...” Ricked said when Maribelle was gone, grinning like a madman as he leaned back against his pillow. A deep chuckle sounded throughout the tent and Ricken whipped his head around to find Gregor looking at him over Cordelia's head, which was settled on his chest as she still slept soundlessly.

“Hehe, Gregor is happy for little Ricken. Very smooth with the confessing of true love.” Gregor said with a wink.

“Were you eavesdropping this entire time?” Ricken asked, frowning as he blushed with embarrassment.

“Oh yes, Gregor was awake when Maribelle arrived. Pretended to be sleeping because she gave Gregor very mean glare. She just jealous she not cuddling with Ricken like Gregor is with Cordelia.” Gregor said, rubbing his cheek gently against Cordelia's hair.

“Gregor, please, I'm going to throw up here.” Ricken said, rolling his eyes. “But, I would like to thank you, for giving me the confidence to finally tell Maribelle how I felt.”

“Haha! Ricken is most welcome! Gregor is always happy to help others find true love!”

“You know Gregor, Maribelle is probably going to chew you out good for sharing a bed with Cordelia. She hates infirmary canoodling.” Ricken said, raising an eyebrow at him.

Gregor shrugged. “Eh, it worth it to Gregor. Maribelle may change stance on issue when she finally cuddles with Ricken and see how wonderful it is!” Ricken blushed again as Gregor closed his eyes.

“Goodnight, little Ricken. Rest well and make it quick with the healing, eh?”

“Yeah, you too Gregor.” Ricken replied as he made himself comfortable. He smiled as he closed his eyes, imagining having Maribelle's arms wrapped around him, while he ran his hands through her beautiful blonde hair. He decided that he was a bit jealous of Gregor, and drifted off to sleep, thinking that he couldn't wait to find out if this cuddling thing was really as great as Gregor made it out to be.