Edit: I wrote this on January 8, but kept it my drafts to avoid spoilers for Have Some Empathy, Dear.
Got my first migraine of the year recently and it gave me the idea to write some headcanons down for the boys that I have written for and plan on posting/have posted for. Some of these are more specific than others and generally take place in their respective stories if that makes sense.
The Ones You've Met
My UF!Papyrus aka Edge:
He got home to find you sitting at the kitchen table with your head in your hands. He realizes there's something wrong immediately and when you tell him you're suffering from a migraine, he wants to help.
Only problem is he isn't sure what to do exactly. He knows how bad migraines can be as he's both experienced them and helped his brother deal with them firsthand. He just doesn't know where to start to help you, especially if you're a human as your anatomy is far different from his own.
Fortunately for you, he knows healing magic and is quite talented. You're in good hands with him, literally. (He might even be mildly amused if you point that out.) Depending on the severity of your migraine, his magic may not be able to fully make the pain go away, but it's enough of a relief to make a difference.
He'll offer whatever else he can afterwards like pain meds, tea, a hot bean bag or an ice pack if you prefer, but most importantly, he'll offer cuddles. He doesn't get a ton of down time in general but he's quite happy to just lay on the couch or in bed and hold you close until you do feel better.
My Horror Sans aka Baston:
Your seasonal allergies were acting up and in combination with probably smacking your head recently, you ended up with a migraine. Baston only needed to take a look at you to determine that you were in pain and he was by your side instantly.
He knows loads of homemade pain relief treatments from personal experience and what his brother, Hemlock, has studied. He'll get you situated with a mug of some strong but surprisingly not awful tasting herbal tea in no time. He'll probably even let you lay down in his own bed for a while if you're over at his place.
If you fall asleep, you'll probably wake up to him sitting next to you, gently playing with your hair. If you're still not feeling 100%, he'll try something else but if he isn't needed elsewhere, he'll be staying nearby for a while, just in case.
My Post-Echotale G!Sans aka G:
He travels a lot so it was likely sheer coincidence that he found you while you were suffering from a migraine. Maybe he had to actually go to your house as you weren't at any of your other meeting spots. He's quick to grow serious when he sees how bad you feel too.
While he's often a bit standoffish or casually flirty, G is also surprisingly tender when he wants to be. He'll check if you've already taken pain meds yet and help with that if you want to. Beyond that, he isn't sure what else he can do for you.
Unless you give him ideas, he'll probably just resort to trying to make you comfortable and relaxed. You are getting wrapped up in a blanket burrito and he will hold you as close as you want for however long it takes for your migraine to go away. He'll even lightly massage your head and gently play with your hair until you fall asleep.
He'll likely still be there when you eventually wake up too. You might even catch him in a contemplative mood before he realizes you woke up. He spends a good deal of time thinking about the past and the future which can put him in slightly negative moods, but he's quick to hide this around others. He's willing to talk if you're feeling up to it at least, although you'll have to convince him that you're feeling fine again first.
Lord Nightmare:
He knew something was bothering you from across the castle as he could feel your negative emotions brought on by the intense pain. He found you tossing and turning in your bed as you couldn't find a comfortable position with how bad your migraine was.
He doesn't have a lot of experience actually caring for people but he cares a lot for you and hates seeing you in pain like this. He always spares no expense when you're sick or injured and now is no different. He'll personally go get medication to relieve your pain and tell the boys to leave you alone for the rest of the day.
He'll stay by your side while you take your medication and if you don't mind, he'll gladly siphon off the negative emotions you're experiencing and calm you down with his magic. He'll cuddle you even if you aren't really in the mood as he just wants you to feel better and can't do much more in the moment. The plus side is that his tentacles are soft and cool to the touch which is rather soothing for your poor head.
You aren't leaving your room until he's positive (heh) you're feeling better. Even if you insist otherwise, he'll keep snuggling you just to make sure you'll be okay. He means well of course, but he's also rather possessive of you and since the boys can't bother you right now, he might as well give you as much affection as he can. (The boys will likely be desperate to find out if you're alright once you are released so you're going to be doted on for a while afterwards.)
Note from Trash: I see Lord Nightmare as very similar to the Nightmare I wrote for "Have Some Empathy, Dear" so they'd likely act the same or similarly.
Horror Sans aka Axe:
You'd gotten home from work late as you'd had to stay until you'd finished up one final report that couldn't possibly wait until Monday. Axe had been incredibly worried something happened to you and was just about to go look for you himself when you returned. He knows you're not doing well before you even tell him and practically goes into mother hen mode.
If you can stomach food, he's making you something easy to consume that's so packed with healing magic, you'll almost be swimming in it. He'll also make you a tea and all but insist you go relax while waiting. He can't use much magic anymore but he can make great food at least so that's what he'll do.
He's had quite a bit of experience dealing with pain as he deals with it on a near daily basis. It especially hurts to see someone he counts as a friend, let alone you, in pain. He keeps a level head though and will do anything to help ease your pain.
He'll stay with you as long as physically possible just so that he can reassure you, and himself, that you'll be okay. He likes touching your hair and skin, although he is a bit worried he'll hurt you worse so he won't be giving you a massage. He will play with your hair though and stroke your scalp if you're okay with that.
Murder Sans aka Dust:
He was probably already dealing with a headache today (literal or metaphorical in the form of Killer lol) before he teleported to your place for a break. He can sympathize with your pain but he's not great at the whole caring thing.
You'll probably have to be Pain Pals together for a while, which isn't so bad actually once you get some medication or get comfy. Dust is a great cuddler although he isn't always in the mood. Lucky for you, he happens to like it when you touch him on his bad days.
He'll stay overnight if you let him and may even be there the next morning when you have to leave for work. You'll probably have to untangle yourself from his koala hug though, which could take awhile. Interestingly, he's even more mellow than usual in times like these, although he won't admit that your gentleness and affection are almost like drugs to him.
Killer Sans aka Killer:
He's also very bad at the whole empathy thing. He showed up and made loud noises while doing so until you angrily told him to shut up. He doesn't take your pain seriously at first and very likely finds it hilarious, as pain often is for him (usually other's pain though).
Once he realizes you aren't any fun in this state, he grows deathly serious though. He'll bring the entire contents of your medicine cabinet to you and steal all the blankets in your home just so he can build a blanket fort around your couch. He says little while setting everything up which is a little scary until he flashes you his trademark smile and forces you onto the couch if you aren't there already.
Unfortunately, he isn't going to leave you alone. Expect to be spooned and whispered to incessantly until you tell him to shut up again. He will, for a solid thirty seconds, when he can't handle not saying something stupid anymore. You either have two migraines to deal with now or a buddy who's doing his best to help distract you from it.
The Ones You Haven't Met, Yet...
Fractured Souls - My other Underfell AU:
My Other UF!Sans aka Crimson:
He hates ever seeing you in pain, whether it be emotionally or, as is the case this time, physically. He's a tough guy that had to grow up quickly in a rough world so he isn't the greatest at helping at first. He has the head knowledge on what to do but struggles with figuring out what order to do it in.
If you can stomach food, you are either getting some awesome leftovers of whatever Scar made recently or Crimson will make you something simple himself. If you're okay with taking pain meds, he'll make sure you take the correct amount and make you a golden flower tea as well.
He doesn't know what else he can do for you but will sit and give you all the cuddles you could ask for, if you're comfortable with that anyways. He's a big guy, so he gives great cuddles. You won't want for anything and all you have to do is ask if you do.
If your migraine goes away soon, he'll probably continue to dote on you for the rest of the day. You aren't doing any chores or even lifting a finger on his watch. He will call you out if you force yourself to do anything strenuous too.
My Other UF!Papyrus aka Scar:
Unfortunately for you, he doesn't notice you're in serious pain until he actually stops whatever he was doing and takes a good look at you. When he realizes how awful you're doing though, he's dropping everything to take care of you and if you feel guilty for bothering him, he'll insist your health is more important. You're weaker and more prone to sicknesses than he is afterall. He doesn't mean to be harsh or anything, that's just how he is.
He will make you some soup or a golden flower tea if you'd rather that. Otherwise, you are getting sent to your room and under strict bed rest for the rest of the day. None of his other brothers are permitted to disturb you either. Scar will make sure you have anything you need throughout the day like medications or a hot or cold pack for your head.
He checks in on you every few hours but carries on with his responsibilities otherwise. If you're doing especially bad or if you ask him to, he will concede and stay with you for a while. He has a real soft spot for you afterall and he hates seeing you sad.
It'll be back to business as usual the next day though. So good luck getting out of any chores because he'll send you right back to bed if he thinks you still have a migraine. He's a bit cold that way but he means well.
My Other UF!Gaster aka Vermillion:
He takes an even more clinical approach than Scar would and let's be honest, you only came to him for help because his younger brothers were too busy. He cares a lot about you, maybe not as much as Crimson does, but he does in his own way.
Vermilion knows many ways to make you feel better and will suggest multiple options for you to choose from. He'll make sure you get the exact dosage of medication and give it to you at the correct times if you need more. He'll make sure his brothers are quiet when they do find out about your migraine, but won't interfere if they also want to help.
You'll probably wake up to find him sitting next to your bed watching you fondly or holding your hand in his much larger one. You're such a small human compared to him and his brothers and he finds you absolutely fascinating. Fine, he was also watching you to make sure you would be okay while you slept. No, it's not strange, it's called putting you on Observation... Yes, he is aware that you know that's not what that means.
The Caged Canary - My attempt to rewrite my first Classic fic ever:
My UT!Sans aka Classic:
He could tell something was wrong the moment you didn't at least give him a pity laugh at any of his awful jokes. He's quick to grow serious and he'll try to get you to tell him what's wrong. To his relief, you've only got a migraine and aren't being harassed by your awful family or something.
Classic is great at taking care of you as he took care of Vanilla for many years when they were younger. He'll make sure you drink plenty of water or tea, get pain killers for you if you can take them, and even taking you home if you're out somewhere together.
You're in great hands with him (quite literally he'll be quick to point out). If you have energy, he'll attempt to cheer you up with humour or just pleasant conversation as charisma is one of his strong suits. You'll probably learn something new about him for once and maybe end up revealing some of your own secrets in the process.
He may or not be there in the morning if you fell asleep, depends how comfortable you are around him. He'll check in on you later though and try some more jokes just to make sure you're back to normal.
My UT!Papyrus aka Vanilla:
He's much more observant than you thought and he surprised you by asking if you're doing okay. You tried to play it off and claimed your head just hurt a little, but he easily saw through your lie. For crying out loud, he lives with his brother, the master of deflection and distraction, you are an amateur in comparison.
He's very kind and tries to gently get you to let him help. He'll take you somewhere quieter and make sure you aren't dehydrated or hungry before anything. If you'll let him, he'll also offer to use healing magic to cure your migraine. Otherwise, he'll offer to make you some food with healing magic. (He's gotten really good at cooking now!)
Vanilla won't leave you alone until he knows you'll be okay and he'll go out of his way to make sure you're okay before even dreaming of leaving you. Would a hug from the Great Papyrus help? Of course it would! He is the best at giving hugs! That's what friends are for afterall - making sure you're okay.
He's one step away from acting like a mother hen and will check in for a little while afterwards just to make sure your migraine is completely gone. Maybe he'll ask to come over to hang out just to make sure, but he also wants to spend quality time together don't get him wrong!
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thinking about the way that lingering after her leap of faith , kneeling with her hand outstretched for mono , was more of a reflexive impulse than a conscious choice . dimly six had recognised that she needed to catch her friend and help him , the way she had countless times before this . he'd jumped , and her hand had curled tightly around his . starved fingers snug and secure around his .
her heart was pounding so hard , it seemed to be physically hurting her chest . there was a dull ache burning there anyway - one that was burning more powerfully with every passing second . six's breaths were leaving her in short , sharp pants as she kneeled at the edge of this tremendous drop , gazing at the ground , unable to meet mono's gaze for a tremulous minute .
her music box . her recollection is hazy , the memories are not entirely clear . but she remembers the way mono brought down the hammer on it so brutally . the way it's comforting tune warbled brokenly , and finally stopped short altogether as the metal buckled under his weapon's impact .
every strike against it had wracked her with agony . unbeknownst to her , it had broken a beautiful spell ... a gentle trance that had finally pulled her out of this wretched world and allowed her to know comfort again , however false it might have been .
it could have been so perfect . he could have stayed with her . she wanted him to hear the gentle chimes too . there's another memory of moving closer to him when he arrived , joy surging through her at the familiar call of his voice . a recollection of showing him her treasured silver trinket , trusting him . they could have been safe there . they could have been happy . why did he ruin it ?
how could he smash it to pieces even as she had screamed for him to stop it !
her grasp had inadvertently loosened and her expression had contorted with hatred as she stewed on all that had unfolded . the little cry that mono let out shook her from the miserable flashback , and she musters the will to meet his eye at long last .
he has the audacity to look hopeful , beneath his anxiety . then - to look progressively confused . like he doesn't know what he did to her . blood boiling , eyes frenzied , a lump in her throat rapidly forming , she'd let her gaze bore into him .
his voice sounds faraway as he scrapes out a shaky plea . his fingernails are cutting stark red crescents into her hand as he desperately clutches her . it hurts . he hurts .
he's always been the one that hurts .
there's no more bag to hide behind , and ...
he looks just like ... !
revulsion . hate . terror . betrayal . heartbreak . the movement had to be swift and decisive - a girl hell bent on surviving this , on putting as much distance between herself and this boy as possible . she wrenched her hand free from his grip , shook him off . let him plummet .
then she rose to her feet , ignoring his deafening scream .
six dusted herself off , took a shaky breath as she turned on her heel . and she left him to his fate . didn't so much as glance back . hot , angry , miserable tears pricked at her eyes . she blinked them away .
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Qin Yi: Flower in the Mirror
Designer's Reflection: Flower in the Mirror
Obtained: Sea of Fantasy Gleam
Rarity: SSR
Attribute: Green/Fresh
Awakened Suit: Moon in the Water
Story - transcripts from Designer's Reflection
Chapter 1 - The Beginning
Chapter 2 - The Kindness
Chapter 3 - The Hatred
Chapter 4 - The End
Story - summarized
Qin Yi isn't just an acting prodigy, but also the youngest head of the family. As such, he is the one who interacts with others on behalf of the Qin family.
One day, he is invited to perform for a group of officials. They barely regard his performance before they return to business. To these men, actors aren't worthy of the most basic respect. But this allows Qin Yi to eavesdrop on their conversation without being noticed. One of the politicians, Mr. Shen, brings up Mr. Lin's financial affairs. This interests Yi.
When he goes on a leisurely walk through a garden he'd purchased and renovated, he spots a young woman reading a book. He passes by her and finds a spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine. As the sun set, a young man comes in and embraces the girl. The two are clearly in love - but they split when they hear footsteps.
It's too late. The steward of the Lin family approaches the young woman, admonishing her for seeing the boy and trying to force her back home. Qin Yi finally intervenes. He apologizes for not recognizing Miss Lin, and to make up for his error he offers her two tickets to his play - and also a note hidden underneath.
Naturally, she comes to his play. This one is about a girl and a canary, both trapped in their own "cages." While the bird is able to escape and fly away, the girl ends up dying. Qin Yi made this play specifically for Miss Lin. No one else but Lin Xiao picks up on the hidden message.
Qin Yi then finds the young man, who tells him that Lin Xiao is engaged to a pompous jerk. Yi tells the boy that there is nothing he can do about the engagement, but he can help him see the girl one more time. When Qin Yi is called to perform at the Lin house, he sneaks the boy in disguised as an actor. After the show, the two lovers would be reunited.
During the play, however, Qin Yi switches places with his apprentice. While the boy steps onstage to sing, Yi sneaks into the upper levels of the Lin house. He finds what he really came here for, and then he leaves.
The next time he sees Mr. Lin, Qin Yi reveals that he knows about the corrupt deal he made with Mr. Shen's business. The two officials had been planning to cut back on taxes and line their pockets. Furious and desperate to keep face, Mr. Lin agrees to grant status and access to Qin Yi.
Not long after, the Qin family rises in power. Qin Yi eventually opens up other theaters and takes in homeless children to train them to "blend in" like him so he can gain more secrets and earn more power.
After all, as the head of the Qin family, Yi has no choice but to better the family's image. He is like Lin Xiao, like the canary, trapped in his own cage.
Connections
-Qin Yi says that he and the Qin family see each other as tools. In Out the Phoenix Palace, Yi pretends to be the long-lost Qin son that went missing years ago. Whether the family believes him or not is irrelevant: they use him to gain status, and he uses them to get out of the abusive troupe.
-When Qin Yi discuses his plan to set up a network of spies and secrets, he talks about taking in homeless children. He himself was a homeless child, as in Pollia Mist Silk, Yi reveals that his parents were never around, he often had to eat deer food in the park to survive, and he eventually ran away to find a better life.
-In the end of this Reflection, Qin Yi talks about how he can take on any disguise with ease... but also wonder who he truly is. Starting from Nostalgic Dreams, we see Qin Yi forced to take on different personas for survival: from tricking his best friend, Monkey, to becoming the missing Qin son in Out the Phoenix Palace, to his identity crisis (disguised as a simple play about a fox spirit) in Jamais Vu.
Fun Facts
-There's a well-known proverb in China: "Flower in the mirror, moon in the water." It refers to something beautiful that you can't obtain, or something that seems shallow having a deeper meaning.
-There are peonies on the fan in the beginning. Peonies in Chinese symbolism represent beauty, love, affection, and good fortune.
-Nine is the name of Qin Yi's first apprentice, and also an auspicious number in Chinese numerology. It's connected to the emperor and sacredness, as well as representing longevity.
-While Qin Yi is a master manipulator, he's not completely free to do what he wants to do. The Qin family uses him to rise in power, which means he has to use his skills to convince politicians to grant him (and by extension, the Qin family) access to exclusive spaces, like how he tricked the Lin family.
-The garden Qin Yi buys and renovates is called Rivera Garden. Rivera is a common Spanish and Latin-American surname.
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