#I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-selfships]

hehe haven't done one of these in a while (and she's currently on my mind so~)

#self ship #self shipping #self ship community #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-afterdark]

hey hey. I crave some spice, let's go!! 🔥👀

hi! thanks for the ask ^^ i'll talk about arlecchino :3

she's the more dominant of us two for sure + uses a mix of praise & degradation depending on her mood. (honestly as a harbinger, she could probably get pretty harsh, but she's careful not to cross the line & hurt me)

likes marking me (be that hickeys, scratches, what have you - honestly she'd be the type to buy some kind of pretty necklace and make it a collar or something) - though she's careful with them if i have to go on a mission of my own

likes oral both giving and receiving (it's one of her preferred ways to pleasure me and she has me please her under her desk more times than i can count...)

knows that i can get insecure occasionally so she'll make sure to worship my body every so often (that's where the praise really comes out)

aftercare 100% = she'll draw a warm bath, send for some cold drinks + snacks and just hold me afterward (even if she has somewhere else to be - i come first)

also has her moments where i call her daddy (this is half a joke and half something I've seen others use so *shrugs*)

oh also i could see her using her delusion lightly on me (given that she knows i can heal myself with my own Vision) - so temperature play, potentially wax play too

#april answers #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-selfships]

Baking

Ship: Arlecchino x April | Word Count: 664 | Warnings/Tags: Food mention (like heavily)

A/N: Here's the little fic I promised~ Just cute fluff basically :3 I hope you enjoy it!! <3

"Well, it looks like someone's been busy…" Arlecchino's voice rings out in the kitchen, making April jump a little in surprise. She smiles briefly at her girlfriend before returning to her task of cutting out cookies into different shapes.

Leaving her to it, Arlecchino approaches the paper on the island, her expression softening as she recognizes what exactly April's doing. Some of the treats are more generic - things that more people would like, and are clearly meant for the holiday dinner for the House of the Hearth later that week.

The others, however, are specific. She sees her own name penned beautifully on the page with a small list of different treats under it, along with Lyney's, Lynette's, and Freminet's. Arlecchino would ordinarily be curious about why April's own siblings aren't on this list, but she's well aware that those desserts were made and given out before their trip to Fontaine.

Once the cookies have been put into the oven, arms wrap around Arlecchino's waist, along with a head settling against her shoulder. "Anything you want to add to your list?" April asks softly, making the Knave chuckle softly.

"It looks perfectly fine, though… I've noticed a certain little treat not on it," Arlecchino says, her voice soft and teasing.

For a second, the words fly over April's head, and it's only while she's scanning the list that they sink in properly. Her cheeks turn a faint shade of red, and she buries her face against Arlecchino's shoulder, a soft whining sound leaving her throat.

Her response makes Arlecchino laugh a little louder, and she turns to pull the smaller woman into her arms properly. "I'm teasing… mostly," She murmurs, placing a little kiss on top of April's head.

"Mm…" April grumbles softly, softening at that kiss. "We can discuss that more later…" She murmurs, rolling her eyes playfully at the way Arlecchino smirks in response. "But in the meantime… we have a little time to kill until those cookies are ready."

"Oh? And what are you suggesting we do to kill time, hm?" Arlecchino asks, leaning down a little until their lips brush just barely.

If April had any other idea, it would have changed instantly at the faint touch of Arlecchino's lips. She hums contently and kisses her partner properly, her arms tightening around her. "Just don't distract me too much," She murmurs against her lips. "We don't want them burning…"

"I wouldn't dream of it," Arlecchino murmurs, deft fingers gently tracing patterns over April's spine in a way that makes the smaller woman shiver.

The two indulge in each other's company until the timer goes off, neither of them particularly wanting to separate when it does. Still, Arlecchino lets April go rescue the cookies and set them out to cool before coming over and hugging her from behind.

"Are those mine?" She asks softly, recognizing the type of cookie immediately.

"Mhm. This batch is, at least. I'll make another for the dinner later…" April replies, leaning back against Arlecchino.

"You're too good to me…" Arlecchino murmurs, reaching out for one of the still-hot cookies, one in the shape of a snowflake and breaks it in half. She eats one half, not bothered by how warm the cookie still is, and she hums in contentment. "Delicious as always…"

April shivers a little and laughs when Arlecchino presses the other half to her lips. "Careful…" Arlecchino murmurs, watching as April takes a bite, which it's thankfully cooled enough that she can handle it.

Once April's polished off the cookie, Arlecchino presses a kiss against her shoulder. "Now… I suppose I'll keep you company while you work. It'd get dreadfully boring being in here all by yourself."

April laughs softly, already knowing that she's going to be pulled into several impromptu dances and make-out sessions during the rest of the day. "Sounds good to me," She replies, excited to spend some time with her beloved.

It's the perfect way to spend an afternoon…

#self ship #self shipping #self insert #self insert fic #self insert fanfiction #self ship fic #si x canon #canon x si #self insert x canon #canon x self insert #my writing #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-selfships]

xiao or arlecchino for the ask game!

ty! ... tempted to answer for both lol (green heart for Xiao; fire for Arlecchino :3)

-What made me like them

💚: I mean... I have a type - so the fact that he was stoic, mysterious, & closed-off at first (but clearly so caring as he grew connections to the Traveler), it just won me over so quickly. Also, he's freaking pretty.

🔥: I'm weak to a strong woman hehe. Literally, I was wanting to add her for a whole year just based on the one Harbinger teaser where she said like two lines. I mean, a beautiful, sharp-witted woman??? Sign me up.

-My favorite thing about them

💚: physically? his eyes - they're so pretty!! other than that, he makes me feel safe. i know he's always a call away if i need him (or sometimes even thinking his name is enough if I can't verbalize it).

🔥: she's so soft with me. she keeps a slight distance with everyone even her children but with me, she's unafraid to show a softer side. she'll allow herself to be vulnerable with me <3

-Nicknames we have for each other

💚: I call him "little bird, sweetheart, darling, love, baby, precious" and much more (I am a bard so nicknames are easy) | he calls me "Qingxin, butterfly, crystalfly, my sun" as well as things like love and darling. <3

🔥: I call her "'Cchino, Arle, & various French pet names" and things like darling and dearest. | She calls me "Angel, lovely, love, darling" and some other pet names in French (Fontainian hehe)

-A headcanon of our relationship/friendship

💚: He doesn't have much of an interest in mortal food (except for almond tofu and grilled tiger fish) but he'll eat anything I make for him. He likes watching me cook as well ^-^

🔥: If we have to be apart for anything, we're writing letters to each other. If the missions last long enough, we'll actually send the letters back to the other with the returning Fatui troops, but otherwise, we'll give them to each other in person. Also, the children of the House of the Hearth call me Mother like they call her Father <3

-My favorite image of them

💚: this one (though it was hard to pick) just because he's all sleepy & cute <3

🔥: she's smiling <3333 (i can't wait for her to be playable so i get more pics of her hehe)

-Anything else!

💚: giving him a big kiss and cuddling him, my precious fiance <3

🔥: love her so much!!! <3

#self shipping #self ship #f/o #romantic f/o #fictional other #thanks for the ask! #our love transcends 💖🌥️ #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-selfships]

👁😜🔥

Saskia-Robin

👁 Post a screenshot of your f/o’s eye/eyes!

🤪 Post a screenshot of your f/o making a silly face.

🔥 Post a screenshot of your f/o looking tough.

#i have none of arle making a silly face so my other harbinger boy has to work hehe #self shipping #self ship #f/o #romantic f/o #fictional other #thanks for the ask! #his right hand 💖😈 #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️ #saskia✨

[violetsareblue-selfships]

wahhh i have so many thoughts; special program recap utc :3

first of all 'don't look into my eyes - you may not like what you see' tell me why my first thought was 'bet' like of course I'm gonna look into my wife's eyes

also hearing about her fighting style - the contrast to lebranche's is fun! arle is very elegant but deadly whereas my harbinger fights with hands & feet (probably wouldn't be considered elegant but it's effective) - though when she uses her vision, that's when they'd look good fighting together

also the fact that arle can't be healed by anyone other than herself - i was like 'what if the only other character that could heal her is lebranche?' like it'd be in an in-game reason for them to be in the same team set-ups and everything (i need to figure out which of her attacks is the healing one - likely her elemental skill but idk)

also she looks so cool in her boss form like what!!! (tell me why i was like she'd have different voicelines if you use lebranche during her fight & she'd be less likely to land as many attacks on her - like she'd be fine fighting her children (they even alluded to it when talking about it) but her gf/wife?? she doesn't want to actually hurt her)

also unrelated - every time they say 'remuria' for the new area we're exploring; my mind's just going to l+ds's 'lemuria' which is also an underwater kingdom thingy so hehe (games are completely unrelated but it feels like they took their myths from a similar place to get a similar name :3)

also i'm excited for another set of rhythm games in the music event :3 that's gonna be fun

#I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️ #take my rambling lol

[violetsareblue-selfships]

wanna cuddle up w/ & just kiss arle so much rn

#no thoughts just 'wife' <3 #(i love calling my female f/os that even if we aren't technically wives yet lol :3) #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️ #also i love that this is the only post I've made today beside the good morning one

[violetsareblue-selfships]

2 and 3 for the general asks for any f/o

ty! i'll answer for arlecchino

2. Did they have an official first date? If so, what was it like?

Yes! She took me out to dinner and had me get all dressed up and everything <3 It was a fancy restaurant too (and like - I was used to semi-fancy things growing up in Fontaine but not being treated like that by a Harbinger, y'know?). Anyway, it was a very lovely evening. We were already friends beforehand so we spent the time talking and enjoying each other's company <3

3. What was their first kiss like?

Okay, the first kiss was a little spontaneous - which honestly makes it cuter as she rarely gets emotional like that (especially before we got together) but basically, it's when I first become a Harbinger, I go to her all excited about it and she thinks I'm so cute that she has to kiss me. (I'm warring between her just going for it and actually asking but either way...) I got all flustered after, which she thought was even cuter <3

#thinking that for her the age i become a harbinger is a little older than for scara (22 vs 20) #but yeah :3 #that way the age i start dating them is around the same lol #self shipping #self ship #f/o #romantic f/o #fictional other #thanks for the ask! #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-selfships]

being the first person arle comes to when she returns from a mission (you know past any reports she has to give) and getting to be the one to take care of her now that she's all exhausted...

#like running her a bath or rubbing her shoulders/calves - anything sore honestly #even going so far as to make her something to eat if she hadn't had the chance yet #just getting to care for her #<333 #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-selfships]

2, 8, 14!

ty i'll answer for arlecchino <3

2. Gush about your f/o's voice!

oh my gosh, i love her voice. (i literally went back to listen to it in an attempt to get the ball rolling for this and it's like a mental keysmash every time i hear her just all the heart emojis i swear). it's a little lower and relatively calm, so like professional sounding (unless she gets angry - then it's dangerous and sharp and <333) And when she's allies with someone (or w/ someone she cares about) her voice gets softer and kinder - the kind of voice that absolutely melts me tbh <3

8. Gush about how your f/o acts/looks when they're flustered!

It's hard to get her super flustered, at least where she's showing it outright. Usually, her response will be to clear her throat with maybe the slightest bit of pink showing on her cheeks. But if she's properly flustered (like if I were to catch her off guard and get a more genuine reaction), it's very cute. She'll hide her face behind her hand and avert her eyes, occasionally stuttering over her words. <333

14. Gush about how your F/O treats you (Are they protective? Loving? Are you the only person who gets to see their soft side?)!

All of the above, I'd say. She's a Harbinger, so of course, she's very protective. She knows I can handle myself (or I wouldn't have the rank I do) but she also knows that the Fatui have enemies, and she'd keep an eye on me when we're out together. She's very caring when it's just the two of us (or when it's us and our children - she'll drop the stoic act in front of them at times) and she dotes on me quite a bit. Honestly, she spoils me - anything I want she'd buy it for me. All I'd have to do is say the word hehe. And yes, I'm one of the only people to see her soft side (beyond the cordial 'soft' side she'll give to allies but there's always an air of danger to that one). I've practically got her wrapped around my finger - that's how important i am to her <3

#self shipping #self ship #f/o #romantic f/o #fictional other #thanks for the ask! #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️ #saskia✨

[violetsareblue-selfships]

HI HI! I was wondering about food dates with your genshin f/os! Does your s/I for Xiao like tofu as well and have some together on the roof? Or maybe your s/I for Raiden likes dango? Does Diluc know your s/i’s favorite order by heart and start preparing it right away when you walk into the tavern :)?

Hi!! You got it in one for each of them!

Yes, my s/I for Xiao has almond tofu with him (she's usually the one making it for him - and he honestly prefers her cooking to others) and they'll have little date nights up on the terrace while they look at the stars & talk <3

For Raiden, definitely - my s/I also loves all sorts of desserts and she'll bake them for Ei (and for Miko too of course). They have lots of little picnics and dinner dates together as well

For Diluc, yes to that as well. Usually, she'll eat before coming to the tavern but he always prepares one of her favorite (non-alcoholic) drinks for her before she starts playing music for everyone (you know, bard things :3) He'll also keep an eye on her throughout the night and make sure that her drink is topped up regularly. :3

For my other genshin f/os… picnics are a staple among all of them (mostly a result of me adoring picnics). Also, dinner dates are too (they might vary a little depending on the f/o - like for yelan - I don't have much of a spice tolerance so she'd eat any spicy dishes for me) but they're pretty regular a thing :3

The other one I thought of something more specific for is Arlecchino bc my s/I will make her dishes from Fontaine when they're both feeling a little homesick (they can't be in Fontaine all the time after all) and they both love desserts so they'd bond over that :3

Ooh, also it's not technically a food date, but breakfast in bed is decently common (like Diluc will have breakfast arranged to be ready by the time she's awake even if he's not at the winery) or my s/I will be the one surprising them with breakfast and it's just <33

Thank you for the questions! This is always a fun thing to consider! :3

#self shipping #self ship #thanks for the ask! #our love transcends 💖🌥️ #i'd melt for you 💖🍷 #our love shines eternal 💞🌸 #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️ #take a chance on me 💖🎲 #tagging everyone that got mentioned :3

[violetsareblue-selfships]

🤡 & 😎 for Arlecchino!

~ @fated-selfship

"Thank you for the questions."

🤡 - Do you ever embarrass yourself in front of your s/o?

"Hardly. It takes a lot for me to even feel embarrassed, and I know she's the least likely to judge me for any mistakes. It's more likely that I would get flustered and that's because of her - she knows exactly what to say to make me blush..."

😎 - What do you do to impress your s/o?

"She's already easy to impress, and this is her first relationship - so things like buying her flowers, her favorite snacks, a new dress... anything impresses her. Though, admittedly, when we're fighting side-by-side, I'll put a little more flair into my attacks. She's always precious when she fawns over me after the fight's over."

#self shipping #self ship #f/o #romantic f/o #fictional other #thanks for the ask! #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️ #f/o takeover

[violetsareblue-selfships]

Balloon, yarn, virus!

"I'll answer these. Thank you." - Arlecchino

🎈 [BALLOON] ~ Do you ever like to surprise S/I?

"Yes, I do. My surprises typically consist of bringing her something back from my missions - anything and everything that makes me think of her. Other than that, I will plan little surprise dates for her. Her reactions are always so adorable..."

🧶 [YARN] ~ What’s your favorite activity to do with S/I?

"Well..., no, I shouldn't answer with that one, not on this blog... Would it surprise you if I said dancing? We both have some vague practice of it from our upbringing in Fontaine, though I certainly enjoy dancing with her more than I did any of the men I had to practice with... Besides, any opportunity to hold her close is one I'll take."

🦠 [VIRUS] ~ How do you care for S/I when they’re sick?

"How one usually takes care of a sick person - bedrest, soup, and medicine. Thankfully, she's very good about taking her medicine, especially if she's promised cuddles. If I'm busy working, she'll get her 'bedrest' bundled up on the couch in my office, not wanting to be too far from me. It's an easy compromise to agree to."

#self shipping #self ship #f/o #romantic f/o #fictional other #thanks for the ask! #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️ #f/o takeover #saskia✨

[violetsareblue-selfships]

Hiiii!

this is for you!

hi!! thank you - i'll ramble a little about arle (bc let's face it, she's always on my mind hehe)

so, first impression of her was obviously through the original teaser that has all the harbingers and i knew i liked her pretty much immediately, but the fact that I'd been wanting to f/o her for a whole year basically (like the first time i vague posted about her was Oct. of last year heh) basically shows that. thankfully with all the new fontaine stuff i managed to come up with a tag for her (which was the only thing holding me back from adding her)

her voice is so pretty to me - it's all calming for the most part but when she's threatening someone? hhh, i get weak seriously. also she's so pretty. i just wanna run my fingers through her hair or get to braid it, and her hands!! the fandom thought they were gloves at first but no, her hands look like that and they're so cool

(reference image bc not everyone's gonna know what I'm talking about)

also i love that her colors & my harbingers' colors complement each other? like arle is mostly white with black & red accents while my harbinger is more focused on red & black with silver/white as an accent and it's just 🤌 perfect (honestly, i think she'd look really good with the cape my harbinger wears, hehe)

but honestly, i just really adore her and it's so interesting that my feelings are still as strong after a year of waiting to add her honestly. (plus, she helped me figure out my relationship to a few other characters i was iffy about - basically she sees them as her children since she runs an orphanage and that makes them my children too ^-^)

but yeah, i'm gonna chill here since this got longer than i expected. anyway love her so much <3

#self shipping #self ship #f/o gush #f/o #fictional other #romantic f/o #thanks for the ask! #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-selfships]

here i'll share this realization (it's the right blog for it after all)

arle & my harbinger both wear their delusion/vision in the same place~ (though my harbinger wears it under her cloak most of the time ^^)

#realized it during the quest today :3 #I think it's cute that they'd be matching if my harbinger takes her cloak off #especially since both would be pyro~ #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️

[violetsareblue-selfships]

🐈‍⬛🍬👻 :3

~ anemoflower

ty! Arlecchino will answer these~

🐈‍⬛ [BLACK CAT] ~ What was your first impression of S/I, and how did that change during the time you’ve known them?

"My first impression of her is a bit of a strange one - that she was a good cook. And obviously, that she was very sweet, sweet enough to make extra of her breakfast once she realized that I recognized the foods she was making. It hasn't changed much in that time, more like my opinion of her has only gotten better. I know now how trustworthy she is and how capable she is in a fight, which only adds to that sunshiney, sweet exterior."

🍬 [SWEETS] ~ Are you the type to want to rush Halloween & start Christmas/Winter activities early? What about S/I?

"Honestly, I don't care much either way. Though, rushing a holiday centered around sweets seems like a waste to me. But before her, my only interest in these holidays was due to the kids at the House. As for her, though she adores both holidays, she doesn't start the winter celebrations until Halloween's over. Though, sometimes, that means the second it is over, she's listening to wintery music and the like... It's quite cute how excited she gets over all of this."

👻 [GHOSTS] ~ Have you & S/I ever been to a haunted-house attraction before? If so, how did it go? If not, how do you think it’d go?

"We haven't and it likely wouldn't be a good idea, given that our fear responses would be affected by our positions as harbingers. Meaning, it'd be dangerous for any actors that try to scare us, though I know both of us would appreciate the aesthetic of the place. It's why we prefer to go look at the different decorations that people put up."

#self shipping #self ship #f/o #romantic f/o #fictional other #thanks for the ask! #I burn brighter by your side 💖⚜️