#why did i choose this post to ramble about boone

[thapunqueen]

broke: boone is boring, edgy and monotoned ! emotionless dead wife man ! woke: boone literally chuckles during some of his dialogue please listen when hes talking..im begging you....hes more than just sad angry dead wife

[macabremoons]

Writeblr Positivity Tag

@hallwriteblr did a post of this tag, and I knew I had to try it out! Doing what they did and putting the blank format underneath the cut!

Gently tagging: @squarebracket-trick, @leisoree, @serenanymph, @immortaladrien, @thesoftestofpetals, and anyone else who wants to join!!!

1. What motivates you to write?

The plot threads I have later down the line in my wips and my characters. Both of these points are really the same. I am excited about the things I have planned because they highlight the characters, and I am excited because my characters for the things I have planned.

2. A line/short snippet of your writing that you are most proud/happy of. If not maybe share a line of someone else's work you love (just please credit them)

I have to pick just one????? Oh lord.

Undead things aren't supposed to grieve other undead things, and yet so many vampires were now without fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters.

3. Which OC makes you smile every time you think/talk about them and what are they like?

@mouseinthegreenhouse's Maximilian. They have to put up with my simping sm HIOEWHOIW. It's hard to describe Max in a way that does not boil down his character. He just has this presence that you feel in every page, this captivation. A slow, measured way of speaking where he knows no one would dare interrupt him. Love him to bits.

4. What process of writing do you enjoy the most?

I haven't really gotten to the editing phase with any of my OG works, so I guess I have to say drafting?

5. What part of writing do you think you are the best at? (Yes stroke your own ego it's okay)

Character. I try my best to write characters that are analysis worthy. That have a deeper meaning in their existence and that have a lot to say about the world. Of course not all of my characters are as well thought out as others, but when I do put my all into it there is so many intricacies that go into them.

6. What is something in the writeblr community is most enjoyable?

THE PEOPLE. I LOVE YOU GUYSS. I love seeing your works and hearing your feedback and the tags and the asks. And the mutuals. The mutuals. Getting to know other writers and getting to talk about writing more deeply with them is so much fun.

7. A writing tool/device you use that helps you with writing? (It could be speech to text, a writing program etc)

I use WPS Offcie for my more serious projects. It's like Word, but free, and also not owned by Microsoft. This helps me not write in the middle of the night on Daycycle and work on it healthily. It is the bane and boon of my existence.

8. A piece of worldbuilding that you like in your own story? (It could be the magic system, a particular place in the story, a law etc)

Why must you continually make me choose a favorite child? I like how I tackled the elements on daycycle, I suppose. The fact that every element has it's own ideology behind it gives me a lot of freedom with what I can do with it. It also helps me say a bunch of stuff with it! And I enjoy making none of the elements good or evil but keeply neutral with their own psychological behavioral patterns.

9. What piece of advice would you say to encourage others to write if they are having a rough patch?

People are going to tell you to just keep going and you're going to think that it's impossible. I'm sorry to tell you that it's hard, but it's possible. I believe in you and your ability to write through this.

Unless you are going through writing burnout TAKE A BREAK. TAKE A BREAK. TAKE A BREAK. "But what if--" NO. BREAK. NOW.

10. Tag some people whose works you love/have been your biggest supporters

@squarebracket-trick for her amazing writing. I really feel like I could have a discussion about any form of writing with her and she'd have something to say. @sugar-phoenix, @lyra-brie, and @leisoree for listening to my rambles and sharing their gorgeous juicy ideas to me. @wipsbymor for RJ. What I have to say more? Sigh, also for her continued support and kindness. @hallwriteblr, yes tagging you again, for being such a kind person in this community and for writing that sage one shot. @serenanymph for being one of my first mutuals and a talented writer to boot. And to everyone who is my mutual! I love you all!!

1. What motivates you to write?

2. A line/short snippet of your writing that you are most proud/happy of. If not maybe share a line of someone else's work you love (just please credit them)

3. Which OC makes you smile every time you think/talk about them and what are they like?

4. What process of writing do you enjoy the most?

5. What part of writing do you think you are the best at? (Yes stroke your own ego it's okay)

6. What is something in the writeblr community is most enjoyable?

7. A writing tool/device you use that helps you with writing? (It could be speech to text, a writing program etc)

8. A piece of worldbuilding that you like in your own story? (It could be the magic system, a particular place in the story, a law etc)

9. What piece of advice would you say to encourage others to write if they are having a rough patch?

10. Tag some people whose works you love/have been your biggest supporters

[lesserfandomappreciation]

Red shoes and the seven dwarfs cuddling headcanons for all the f7 dwarf and human forms

Yay more Red Shoes and the 7 Dwarfs! I have already done Arthur and Jack here: https://lesserfandomappreciation.tumblr.com/post/626983721767223296/so-i-heard-you-took-red-shoes-the-seven-dwarfs

Now onto the rest! Warning: Very long post

Cuddling with the F7

All:

The majority of them are varying levels of touch starved, due to past/curse/circumstances.

Merlin

Both

Unsure when it comes to affection. Unlike a good chunk of the F7, Merlin is arguably the only one who did not seek it out during the movie. In every case, it was Red Shoes who initiated contact. I’d argue based on the evidence that Merlin is picky about affection, being much more private about that.

Most cuddling will happened behind closed doors as a result. If he’s going to get cuddled, he wants his partner’s full attention without having to share it with anyone else. 

Secretly adores the attention, he just likes to be a drama prince.

As a dwarf

In this form he’s not a very big fan of cuddling, particularly towards the start of getting his curse. It’s not a form he’s comfortable in, and the fact he can so easily be held doesn’t sit right with him. 

In private however (and with some time to adjust to the curse/someone he trusts), Merlin is the type to plop down next to them to demand some attention from time to time. Loudly sighing, fidgeting, trying to get the other person to ask if they want to cuddle. 

Once past the dramatics, Merlin does like to be held. His size actually acts as a boon in this as he can lay down on top of the person and be held comfortably, or be cuddled into their side with little issue. 

Once comfortable in a relationship, his theatrics to get cuddles get more obvious. It’s a game between them, though his partner has only succeeded in getting him to admit it a few times. 

As a human

There is more variety in this form in terms of affection since this is the form he prefers. Shallow confidence  leads him to be more assured in what he’s doing, though he is still very private about cuddling, and still prefers for his partner to initiate. He does get somewhat better about initiating first. 

It’s when he’s sleepy that he actually makes a move to start. Imagine for a moment - his partner is working late into the night, or has of yet to come to bed. Suddenly there’s a pair of arms around their shoulders or waist and a very tired voice by their ear asking for them to go to bed. Merlin leaning his head against their shoulder or on their head as he does everything he can to get them to go to bed. Theatrics still there. 

Has days where he could spend hours in a hold, relaxing with his partner as they read or work on things. Has days where it’s going to only be for a little bit. It fluctuates.

Still likes being held, though prefers side by side these days. 

Hans

Both

Hans is similar to Jack and Merlin when it comes to this, though in different ways. Like Jack, he does actively look for it, but like Merlin, is picky about it. What this means is that in order for him to do this it has to be with a person he’s really close with. Once he is close to that person, he will be happy to initiate even at the oddest times. Picky about the person, but then actively happy with the activity.

Starts getting fidgety after a while. The only time he really stays in a cuddle for a while is if he’s asleep and even then, more often than not, he will move a lot. 

Do not let him bring food into cuddle time. It sounds good, but the crumbs get every where and that drives him nuts.

As a dwarf

He was very unsure about cuddling in this form at first. Beyond him being picky about who gets to, there’s also the concern that he’s not the most comfortable person to cuddle with. He’s small, his proportions are all over; he’s worried his partner will not enjoy it. 

Someone cuddle him anyway. He needs to know that his partner does not mind this, and his insecurities are not factually based. 

Prefers loose cuddles to tight ones. As previously mentioned, he’s a fidgety person and after a while he needs to move. Hans is used to almost always be doing something, be it cooking or keeping the F7 in line (Team mom), so after a while he needs to move. Any hold where he can’t escape from he’s not a fan of. 

He can however be lulled into cuddling longer. Trace patterns over him, play with his hair, speak in low whispers and the man is a goner. Goodness knows he needs the nap anyway.

As a human

Ranks only second to Arthur in terms of how comfy he is to cuddle with. He’s a furnace, soft as heck, and gives some of the best hugs out there. His partner would be fortunate in that once they’re together, the cuddles will be constant throughout the day, even if he does fidget out of them from time-to-time. 

Is a fan of the sneak cuddle. He doesn’t look like it, but there’s a side of mischief to the Team Mom. If his partner is busy, he’ll sneak behind them and drag them into affection. It happens when they least expect, and almost always devolves into a giggly mess. 

Same thing if they sneak onto him. He’s baking, they get their arms around him and suddenly the kitchen is filled with laughter and soft affection. 

Will casually be affectionate with s/o around the F7. not as over the top as Jack, but definitely still there. He knows these guys, and is comfortable enough to show this part of his life with them. 

Pino

Both

I headcanon Pino as the eldest of the triplets, and the most “responsible”. He’s the leader of the group, the group manager of a lot of their projects to keep them on task. Getting him to settle down long enough for a cuddle during the day is impossible. Night time is a different story. 

Cuddling is a guaranteed way for this man to sleep. It’s the one time of the day where he’s not working on a project, brainstorming with his brothers, helping out the F7 or worrying about deadlines (why he chooses to make deadlines for projects that they came up with is a mystery). All it takes is a warm hold, sweet affections and he’s out.

As a dwarf

It’s notable that canonically the triplets are the only ones who aren’t shown actively seeking out love interests. They are still dwarves by the time some of their teammates have 4-6 year old kids. It can be assumed they’re not all that uncomfortable with their dwarf forms. In fact, they like it! Being that small lets them work on very small details and has proven handy in the past.

Pino, as a result, has no insecurities or hang-ups about cuddling with anyone he knows/trusts. Knowing the triplets they probably cuddled as a family a lot. 

There’s no such thing as a bad cuddling position. Back-to-back, side-by-side, nose-to-nose, spooning, hand-holding - all of them are very much lovely, and all of them will lead to him dozing off. 

As a human

More likely the result of he and his partner falling asleep than him actually successfully breaking the curse since, as stated above, he seems to really like being a dwarf. 

Positions are pretty much the same as they were when he was a dwarf, as its the result of whatever position he fell asleep in. The man falls like a log every night and cannot be awoken by anything short of either painfully sweet gestures or an explosion from the lab. 

Has the very bad habit of forgetting that he’s not as light as he was during the curse. Has crushed his partner before, and it’s taken every ounce of upper-body strength they have to remove the sleeping beanpole on top of them before he destroys them in his sleep. 

Noki

Both

Noki is a ball of energy. Nothing, not even a blizzard, can keep his energy down. None of the F7 are as bouncy as he is, though his brothers come extraordinarily close. If it wasn’t for Pino, he’d work for days before falling asleep in the weirdest spot. So for cuddling, good luck. 

Less sleepy time cuddles, more “wanna hear about this cool thing” cuddles. Cuddling time is a time to work and talk with s/o, catching up on each other’s days and rambling about the latest project. May eventually fall asleep if s/o keeps him cuddled in the bed away from the lab. 

Will wake up in the middle of the night to write down an idea before going back to cuddling. 

As a dwarf

How a man so small can be so hard to get a hold on, no one is sure. Hans fidgets out of concern that he should be doing something. Noki is a body motion that will stay in motion, be it working on something, reaching for a writing utensil, excitedly gesturing with hands what happened that day. Cuddles for sure are very fun with this one!

Like to be in s/o lap while they’re doing something and he’s working on something, or being on top of them as they lay down and talk about the day/read. 

Has 0 shame about cuddles. In fact s/o will have to be the one to tell him “no” a few times because even though they want to cuddle, and even though it would be much better than paying attention to the situation they’re in, you can’t cuddle in the middle of a ballroom in the middle of an event, Noki.

He will try his best to convince them otherwise of that though.  

As a human

Before breaking the curse, it’s more like Pino’s situation. They fell asleep and whatever position they were in is the position they are in now. 

After though is where things get interesting. He forgot how much he weighs, how tall he is and how strong he is. S/o was nearly crushed the first time Noki went in for a cuddle, forgetting just how much he had grown from dwarf to human. 

Now that he has long limbs again, he uses them to entrap s/o into cuddle time. He will still move a lot after a while, but it is nice to be the one in his lap , back to chest as he holds them close. It makes it harder to escape the cuddles though when he falls asleep and dang it Noki there’s places to be!

Once accidentally elbowed S/o because he forgot how long his arm was now, and apologized for ages about it. Didn’t cuddle again until S/o told him it was okay to and even then he was very careful about it for a while. 

Kio

Both

Baby. Sweet boi. Shy darling. 

Kio is the youngest by seconds and somehow that has resulted in him being quieter than his brothers. He’s usually the last to chime in whenever they say anything, preferring to take their lead. He’s a shy, big-brained goober who can be a little unsure about a few things. Cuddling with a partner is new to him.

Always asks if its okay if they could cuddle. It’s impossible to tell him no because the look on his face is so guilt-inducing. 

As a dwarf

Another one comfortable with this form. But he’s not worried about his comfort, he’s worried about his s/o’s. Anxiety gets in the way a lot. Are they comfortable? Is his hat in the way? Sure he’s small but it can’t be fun having a small weight here right? Are they tired of cuddling already? It takes a serious heart-to-heart between them for him to lighten up about this, but he eventually reduces this to occasionally checking in to make sure it’s still okay. 

A quieter cuddler. Likes to listen, or read, or be doing something quietly while they’re together. From time to time, they’ll just lay together and enjoy sweet silence away from the craziness for a bit. 

Kio is flexible in terms of position, but he has two caveats he just can’t let go of. 1) He prefers to see their face to know what they’re feeling and 2) he wants to hold their hand. Doesn’t matter the position, they are holding hands. In quieter moments he likes to compare the differences and similarities in their hands. 

As a human

Legit never expected to turn back to human. He was pretty happy being a dwarf and wasn’t actively looking for anything, and yet here he was, back to normal as if the fates had allowed for this. 

The insecurities from the past rear up again as he wonders if his s/o is still going to like cuddling with him. After all, his body has undergone a massive change. He’s not as small or easily held as before. What if they don’t like the change? What if they don’t want to anymore? Communication saves the day again though. Along with experimentation - it’s very different hugging a beanpole than a dwarf, there’s going to be trial and error. 

One thing that hasn’t changed is his need to hold hands. The new differences to be seen are fascinating to him, and even when they’re talking he’ll play with their hands. 

[chigusaeyes]

Nobuyuki thought(s) that i had

fyi Buyan = No[Bu]yuki + [yan]dere ; as Nobu & Yuki are shorthands already in use

This isn’t so much of an attempt to explain or Rationalize of Buyan’s means of expressing his yandere - it’s really more like a thought or consideration on things tying TO it and potentially something that, were I to write fanfic from his POV or angled around him as a character, I might...include or note upon at an appropriate point.

Note: screenshots that are not mine will be sourced, otherwise all screenshots ARE in fact mine.

SO.

Buyan is the Sanada clan heir. He is utterly devoted to his clan and his duties as heir - that has never been in question; he is responsible, he is trusted implicitly (by the Sanada and from the looks of it, by those in Ueda/at least the city (town?)) around the castle, and honestly, he’s adored - again by his clan and the others mentioned. Saizo is an exception insofar as adoration/etc, but he does seem to trust in the fact (at least) that Nobuyuki IS wholly dedicated to the Sanada and the clan’s well-being/future/etc.

I do not know how much background is given in other Sanada-related LI routes, but for certain in Buyan’s, it goes into his history/growing up, etc. 

At least...partially, as Buyan himself only reveals so much - some of those details, imo, are important! But ever the mysterious angel-faced manipulator, he almost always smoothly glides the conversation back to MC herself. Leaving MC up to learning from everyone around her + Buyan to inform her and fill her in - even Masayuki himself!

But the overall gist is that Nobuyuki’s life is not his own. His life is for the Sanada, he must live for them - both figuratively AND literally. It’s part of the final confrontation in his route - he must live, no matter the cost, as he is the one who will ensure the Sanada’s survival (and potential rebuilding and/or expansion, even) regardless of what happens to Yukimura and Masayuki.

As such, his life is planned out more or less from the beginning. Now, due to his temperament (likely how he’s been raised helps too, I’m sure, but his temperament is DEFINITELY suited to his role as clan heir), he has accepted this - his role, his duties, his Purpose...there’s no plot point in his route for him trying to shuck the role nor does MC try to convince him to live for himself, etc. 

Again, being clan heir suits him - he is a natural charmer, manipulation requires some practice but he’s clearly already a Master, as well as a tactician and, well, he’s fucking smart. No if and or buts about it.

The closest to anything approaching a negative is the weight of having to stay behind, unknowing of his brother, his father - the people important to him - until he gets news of them/they arrive home. And that IS hard. Yukimura is a brilliant warrior but he’s not invincible and he is the Warrior between the two of them. Buyan can clearly hold his own in a fight, he’s still a samurai after all, but again. Heir, not the Warrior.

Which, again, is said a number of times in his route & I wouldn’t doubt more than once in Yukkins’s own route, take just this scene for example:

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All of this rambling leads me to my main thought regarding his behavior towards MC in his route/previous ES/etc featuring him + MC; Nobuyuki���s life, purpose, existence...is the Sanada clan’s. His childhood wasn’t even his because after his & Yuki’s mother died, atop being heir, he more or less took over raising + tending to Yukimura as well (and in his subtle ways, continues to do so SOBS).

And just as his life is his clan’s, the clan has placed the entirety of their trust in his hands (not simply bc he is heir, he is a DAMN sharp man and brilliant politician, truly) and his decisions, thus, are taken more or less at face value. And because of this trust placed in him, his father has thus allowed Buyan to actually choose his own wife, rather than numerous attempts at arranging marriages/etc. 

Very impressive indeed.

It is a duty, of course, but one that Masayuki (and the clan) trust him to fill & trusts in his choice of a bride with essentially little to no questioning. Even as Masayuki knows about his son’s...occasional “eccentric behavior” and his strict list of necessary Sanada Bride qualifications. Buyan is, apparently, allowed to be as picky as he chooses.

Regardless of his son’s eccentricities, I have little reason to doubt that Masayuki has been one if the biggest (as Nobuyuki was older than Yukimura when their mother died, so she would have had time to influence/leave impressions on him herself) factors in Nobuyuki’s education, in all his duties as heir, not to mention implementing values upon Buyan - especially IN regards to marriage and finding a wife. 

This brings up questions that I have little time for, as analyzing Masayuki is not the point of this post. 

Instead, I would like to point out this particular piece of advice from Nobuyuki’s route and how it rings true to me in regards to his relationship with MC, regardless of his dangerously subtle yandere mentality:

Nobuyuki wants to know everything there is about MC. As suited to his subtle yandere ways, he will manipulate her and ensure that she comes to him to more or less reaffirm (to him, in his mind) that she does, in fact, want him. And that she loves him. 

He doesn’t not force or coerce these affirmations (I call these as such bc yandere-types frequently tend to need Affirmations from their Beloved to appease their obsession/possessiveness/insecurities/etc etc etc and while not blatant in this way, Buyan does seem to have at least a Smidge - even if it’s mostly for his), but instead sets up a strategic stage (arguably something of a game) that instead ensures MC comes to him herself and  As demonstrated in his thoughts from his Draughts of Starlight ES:

Source

Of course, there’ve been times where Buyan is caught off guard by things MC does, be it unexpected demonstrations of kindness/affection, making him his favorite dessert without her even knowing it is his favorite, her resilience & matching his own force of will when directly confronting him, etc etc etc. 

His reactions tend towards being surprised and then shifting to fascination and either amusement & often at least a level of curiosity OR as we do get to see, strong urges of affection. And when he shows that affection, boy, it is like unleashing a tidal wave. His feelings are next level Intense and his expression of them is no different.

Holy fuck, this is probably just vague tangents vaguely related to the entire reason I started this post in the first place at this point. Let’s get TO what I could have said in fewer words.

THOUGH, a quick addendum - regardless of his choice in wife, since whoever he chooses as his wife will meet those requirements of his (some exceptions, like noble lineage, are excused like in the Draughts ES because MC is Perfect in Every Way otherwise, and I assume the same goes for MC in his own route), she will thus be ideal and him, being the gentle yandere he is, would not want to let her go. Or for her to escape. The classic most example in Yukimura’s...route? (I’m fairly sure this is) in response to Saizo calling [Nobuyuki] his [future] wife’s [prison] Warden:

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God, I love your beautiful face and fluffy hair, Buyan. 

Ahem, anyways.

ALL of these various...points...I’ve touched upon, IN MY OPINION, all point to a likely...thought process? behind Buyan’s attitude towards his MC. The MC, his bride...

And it is in your best interest to NOT forget that she is his. Even you, Yukkins, cannot afford to pose a threat to your beloved brother in this regard:

Source

His, as Nobuyuki is keen to remind, [future] wife...

A person who was to fulfill yet another duty of his to his clan, a theoretical woman that was - regardless of even being his ideal bride - ultimately, intrinsically, merely part of one of the numerous obligations that were expected of him as heir...Well, back to his ES again (I had more screenshots myself to use as well but I spilled coffee on my laptop and now it’s drying SOB) to let Buyan say it himself:

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...turns out to be what/who he regards as The Greatest Blessing of his life. 

And not just randomly or by chance either. HE chose her himself, for himself, of his own volition. Somehow, within the contract - as he refers to it - of his life, one of the few things he could, in fact, choose for himself...brings him utter satisfaction. He’s not pleased, he feels blessed by this choice he made - taking a chance with a young woman who captured his fascination and hit essentially all his switches. Risky? Certainly.

But a risk he was willing to take and the payoff was more than even this angel-faced mastermind could have anticipated.

This boils down to, essentially, the fucking thought I had in the first place in regards to some contemplative insight into Buyan’s POV/Buyan focused perspective regarding his route’s MC. Let’s do a quick summary:

Nobuyuki is the clan heir, he was born into it, bound by the obligation, and was settled into his role very neatly.

Nobuyuki is allowed to make decisions for the Sanada as he is trusted by his clan & family.

Nobuyuki is trusted with these decisions and has the clan’s trust because he has obviously proven over the years, after getting involved in the duties as clan heir and future clan head, that his choices are those that will most benefit the clan.

Nobuyuki’s choices will always most benefit the clan, they must, and so while he has access to a wide variety of means to accomplish what must be done and he is allowed to make any choice (often without any explanation of what he did, or why he did, required of him), he ultimately is bound by the duty + obligation that whichever choice he makes, it is always for the clan’s greatest benefit.

Thus he is allowed to choose his own wife, so long as she is a suitable addition to the Sanada clan...and she meets his Must Haves list.

MC doesn’t have wealth, isn’t of a noble lineage, nor does she bring in any sort of plentiful dowry...But that is 1 miss versus hitting every. other. requirement. on Nobyuki’s Wifey Must Haves list.

Even before meeting her, he’s already decided that - once he has all the information on her collected (I’ll give him credit, he DID initially think this “interesting new retainer” of Shingen’s was a Uesugi spy so it’s not like he was just...randomly choosing young women to look into) - her actions demonstrate her courage and she might be just what he needs. For a few things. Jinpachi may have well confirmed or denied this since he’s been keeping an eye on MC for Nobuyuki until he got there.

Once he’s made his decision, he will stick to it because it would be a waste of (multiple) opportunities.

He didn’t think, of course, that he might catch Feelings (his ES also shares this in common), but really, when does anyone?

Insert drama.

In the end, he is able to have/keep the woman he’d chosen and she loves him and accepts him for who he is. According to her. Granted she sees him as more mischevious than dangerous, BUT, when you love a yandere wholeheartedly and they love you, I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the overall perception???

They’ll be married, soon, and according to Buyan, he wants to be married a-fucking-sap. Enthusiasm? Honestly, I’m sure he does feel that. Officially binding the two of them together? Most certainly plays a part, too.

And thus: Nobuyuki loves MC and she loves him. He will do anything & everything he can to make her happy regardless that his foremost obligation is to prioritize his clan above all else.

He will ensure that she is so happy, so enraptured, SO in love with him...that her thoughts will be saturated with little else BUT him (he goes so far as to label this desire of his as a need of his). MC will NOT end up dissatisfied with him, she will NOT feel neglected feeling due to his duties...and as for him?

His bride. His wife [to-be]. His MC (he does refer to MC as his [MC’s name] in the Divine end. Divine end epilogue? UGH IF ONLY I HAD MY SCREENSHOTS). The woman he chose to fulfill one of the (few) obligations that he had (arguably) the most control over...is everything he could have expected. Even, dare I say, hoped for. 

MC bypassed Nobuyuki’s Very High and Specific Requirements and captured his heart utterly. Just as he’s captured her and her heart.

Regardless of some short-term surprise on his clan/father’s behalf, they all accept his explanation that she is exactly what the Sanada clan needs. And his clan does, in fact, fall in love with her. His father approves of her, regardless of her common birth, and Yukimura is SO enthusiastic about the two of them and is so happy for his brother - for the both of them. 

MC, in turn, accepts and loves them as her own family & clan (because they are as such now). She has promised herself to him and has promised to be with him through those heart-gripping times of waiting and the unknown, to support him in any way she can, and to stand at his side always. She is determined to do all she can as a Sanada bride, as the heir’s wife. As Nobuyuki’s wife.

His. His wife. His choice. His his his his HIS.

The bride, the wife, the woman he specifically chose for himself. Likely one of the very few, if next to never, self-serving choices he’s made. All wrapped up in an honest boon to the clan. An excellent decision, one that is trusted and accepted, that isn’t countered.

In my perspective, this utter...obsessive devotion, this possessive love, is likely fueled by the fact that a selfish decision on his part worked for beyond the good he could have expected and now he is never going to let her go. And he’s never going to allow anyone to threaten their happiness, their relationship, ever. Her eyes might remain on him, and he wants them too, and while he rains affection on her, he’ll have those who so much as stare at her too long thoroughly understand the risks (and even consequences) of such poorly thought out actions.

Thx for coming to my Excessively, Unnecessarily Long TedTalk on some minor...analysis of a small portion of Nobuyuki’s yandere thought process in relation to his MC.

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Sicily tour with Titan Travel: review

An admirable trot spherical many of Sicily’s finest hits, among them a number of the Mediterranean’s greatest websites. There are quite some, so the tempo is severe however profitable.

The excursion works excellent for learners to Sicily, the ones looking an introduction to its lengthy, entrancing and distinguished past. Quartering the island – the trip covers an awesome deal of territory – additionally favors appreciation of fine and olive-rich landscapes and a fantastic coast. No heading off a positive apathy in a few urban regions, mind. But that, too, is Sicily. A 10-day tour starting in Catania and Syracuse on the east coast, this is an honest old romp. As referred to, magisterial bits – historic and geographical – are from time to time obscured by city forget about, no longer least in second prevent-over, Palermo. But Sicilian recollections are powerful, enshrined in Norman-Byzantine churches, vineyards and olive groves – and Hellenic temples of startling perfection at Segesta, Selinunte or, supremely, the Valley of Temples at Agrigento. In a series of stand-outs, the mosaics of the Romana del Casale villa – enormous and vibrant with lifestyles and movement – additionally have their location. As, back at the east coast, does Taormina and its Greco-Roman theater. Tour ends with an experience up Etna which I had to omit, but which should have been magnificent. Overall, the 4 tour resorts (all 4-superstar) got higher because of the trip advanced. And that they had started off pretty nicely, in Catania. The Una Hotel Palace turned into a bang vital, big city spot, with a graceful of efficiency and roof-pinnacle eating place affording views to Etna. In Palermo, the recent uniting and relooking of two venerable homes had delivered forth the Hotel Palazzo Sitano in a kind of black-and-white Mafia sublime. Onward to the pick-of-the-bunch Baia-di-Ulisse, a rambling, hacienda-style operation, with terraced gardens unraveling to the beach at Agrigento. Finally, at Giardini Naxos beneath Taormina, the grounds of the San Alpha Grand inn have been additionally as a substitute swell: pool, classical statues, bougainvillea. Within, the area becomes slightly displaying its age, now not least via charging for Wifi.

I joined the tour past due – and left it early – so did not advantage from Titan’s home select-up coverage. Those who did found it located it a boon. Once in Sicily, the train turned into amply at ease and dealt with verve by way of driver Vito. Though I’m not positive the coverage of converting seats every day is a long-time period winner.

Value for Money eight/10

At £1299pp all in – together with front to all websites – the excursion seems in no way overpriced. As stated, I’d be tempted to feature £a hundred, make investments it in the dinners, and perhaps provide wine, too. But that is possibly why I don’t run an excursion organization, and Titan does.

Essentials

Sicily: Jewel of the Mediterranean 10-day tour, from £1,299pp, which include domestic choose-up, flights, 4-star lodging, all breakfasts, seven dinners, tours and publications (0808 274 6966; titantravel.Co.United kingdom).

A Long Tour in Cairo and Alexandria

Alexandria:

Alexandria – the second biggest metropolis in Egypt and the popular Mediterranean motel. It is a type of symbiosis of historic records and cutting-edge beach lodge. Style and lifestyle of Alexandria are very specific from the rest of u . S .: they’re tons in the direction of Europe. The seemingly gain of recreation right here – the opportunity to combine a wealthy “revel in” with a seaside vacation.

Entertainment and attractions of Alexandria

  Alexandria – is not most effective a beach lodge but additionally a cutting-edge city. There are many cafes, eating places, casinos, and nightclubs. This rating level is an awful lot lower than in other motels in Egypt. A Luxurious Long Tour in Cairo and Alexandria is one of the fine things you may ever reveal in on your profession.

Cairo:

The capital of Cairo – the most important town in Africa and one of the most important in the international! The territory is twice decreased than Moscow, is domestic to extra than 20 million people.

In Cairo and its environs, in which the metropolis starts directly behind the desert plateau of the pyramids, the story regarded to “come to the floor.” Including the Biblical story. Even the tombs and mummies of the Cairo Museum, paying homage to Old Testament instances – this is the construction of Egyptian cities, the ruins of which can be these days the most ambitious within the global, overwork humans of Israel, this is whilst considered one of “the most” of the Pharaohs became an excellent exodus of Israel to the Promised Land.

  Fishing Tackle Review: The Normark Titan 2000 Float Rod

If you revel in flow fishing, then it’s pretty sure you also enjoy looking for glide fishing tackle. Here’s some information on a glide rod I’ve lately acquired: the Norwalk Titan 2000.

Key Features of the Titan 2000 Float Rod

The Titan Norwalk 2000 rod is an high-quality all-around piece of fishing address that’s eminently suited for plenty sorts of fishing. If you’re fortunate sufficient to still fish in herbal lakes and rivers, realize that the flexible Titan 2000 can be used as a stick-waft type of rod in addition to a conventional carp rod. The motion of the rod fits it preferably for anglers who use lightweight strains and small hooks. That is not to mention, though, that this rod won’t carry out admirably with heavier weight traces of.16 and up. Another characteristic I liked approximately this nicely-designed piece of fishing tackle is that it has the twist grip reel seat that is so famous with fishermen because it does a terrific process keeping the reel in an everlasting, strong role.

More About the Normark Titan 2000

One function I specifically like approximately this rod is the tip phase. It has a totally nice diameter, so it permits me to fish light, something I regularly like to do. I’ve additionally observed that that is a one-piece, in preference to a spliced tip, giving the Titan 2000 an exceptionally suited modern and sluggish bend, that is an important characteristic for stalking larger fish. There are none of the flat spots that you usually discover in rods with spliced recommendations. For anglers who experience using the lighter address for the sport and mission of it, especially when you hook a massive, feisty carp, recognize that this rod is perfectly suited to this fashion of fishing, even when in comparison to extra high-priced models.

  6 Ultimate Discount Travel Tips

We are almost into 2017. And most probably you have made New Year resolutions- workout, eat wholesomely, give up smoking, and so forth. However, traveling greater is something that you may need to do not forget in the New Year. Most human beings tend no longer to tour lots because they suppose that it’s miles too high-priced but the correct information is that saving cash when you travel is pretty simple. In reality, bargain journey is now simpler than ever earlier than and here are 6 pointers to get you started out as follows:

1. Engage The Sharing Economy

A few decades ago, tourists had to locate accommodation within the phone book, ebook flights at the airport, and plan their itinerary weeks, if now not months in advance. Thankfully, those days are lengthy gone with modern day sharing economic system offering travelers extra options- and opposition denotes savings. And whilst many sharing economic system websites had been in life for years, their growth remains phenomenal. For example, Airbnb boasted barely over half 1,000,000 listings two years in the past, and now it has over one million. Vacationers can, therefore, put the sharing financial system to paintings for pretty much whatever- from in which you sleep to meals, guided excursions, transportation and so on. Some of the most famous websites include Airbnb, EatWith, BlaBlaCar, and Guided by means of a Local.

2. Try Budget Airlines

While gas prices may be at their cheapest in years, this does not translate to ordinary airways decreasing their fares. If something, they are looking to squeeze in greater seats in order to make more money. Thankfully, there are a bunch of price range airlines along with Air Asia, Wow, and Norwegian Air that fly cheaply from Asia and Europe to the U.S. They do the identical issue as normal airways, flying you between continents, but and not using frills and at lower prices. For example, Norwegian Air operates flights from each American coasts to mainland Europe for as low as $150 for a one-way flight. Once there, vacation makers can then discover their way to Asia for simplest $two hundred one-manner. Even more exciting is that Air Asia operates $20 one-manner flights around the area and in case you want to go to Australia from Asia, a one-manner ticket will handiest set you returned $a hundred and fifty.

3. Visit Cheaper Destinations

This is surely a no-brainer. A weekend live at a 5-megastar motel in Paris will without a doubt value greater than the same journey, to say, Prague. Take advantage of destinations whose economies are underperforming or those that have amazing exchange charges. Currently, some destinations that can be of interest to tourists encompass Greece (terrible economy), India, Australia, Russia, and Japan (all of which have seen their currencies fall in assessment to the dollar as a consequence making them manner extra low cost. Admittedly, at the same time as the charges in these locations have not fallen, they have become less expensive attributable to the drop in currencies.