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cosmicpuzzle · 3 days
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Negatives of Mercury in Each House
Mercury in 1st House: Overthinker, mental overload, takes things too literally, impatient, not a good listener, interrupts while talking, opinionated, critical, argumentative, fussy with details, nervous.
Mercury in 2nd House: Does not keep promises, mismanages money, financial trickster, bad salesman, lies about money matters, stammering.
Mercury in 3rd House: Too much into details, information gatherer, thinks but not acts, cluttered mind, breathing and lungs issues, smoker, loses the big picture, media addict, smartphone addicts.
Mercury in 4th House: Unsettled mind, emotional issues, analyses feelings than feeling them, not able to settle at one place /city, frequent mover, shy outside home, nervous, anxious mother, tension at home, sibling quarrels, property troubles, documentation troubles.
Mercury in 5th House: flirtatious, casual lover, critical of children's education, too mental in love and expressing affections, takes risk with speculation, poor gambler, worried over children, micromanages children's life.
Mercury in 6th House: Argumentative, picks intellectual fights, overzealous in health matters, troubles with co worker, gossips at office/ workplace, criticizes others work, perfectionist, makes mistakes at work, skin eruptions.
Mercury in 7th House: changes partners frequently, falls in love then discards, trouble with contracts, marries for documents purpose(like spouse sponsoring a visa), mental relationships, not serious in love, experiments new partners, falls in love with 2 people at same time.
Mercury in 8th House: Secretive, schemer, cold, sarcastic, suspicious, corporate frauds, abuses through words, foul language, trouble through inheritance, relatives, nervous disorders like paralysis, respiratory illnesses, obsessed about death.
Mercury in 9th House: Fundamentalist, thinks too optimistically than practically, can't see immediate consequences, focused only on the big vision but doesn't take practical steps, questions religion and faith systems, cannot believe without proof.
Mercury in 10th House: Changes career frequently for promotion or increments, too smart and then deceives oneself, lies at work, thinks only about gain, not emotional, works only for results, no imagination or creativity at work, works as per the letter of law than to the spirit.
Mercury in 11th House: Makes more acquaintances than true friends, social climbers, makes contacts for sake of it, deceitful friends or deceits friends, financial mismanagement, greedy for profits, attracted to quick rich schemes, cheats others financially, lies to others.
Mercury in 12th House: Poor concentration, poor focus, dreamy, impractical, poor memory, lack of action, forgets important things, does not solve problems, not good with details, does not speak properly, not responsive to others, over imagination.
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aroaceleovaldez · 18 hours
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i think a lot about how early-series, demigods are referred to pretty equally as "demigods," "half-bloods," and "godlings," - the last used particularly by gods at demigods - but after that "godlings" is almost exclusively used to refer to minor gods.
something something i am literally always chewing on the concept of the line between immortals/demigods/monsters/etc being thinner than it appears
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nichirinpen · 2 days
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A Through Z with Gojo Satoru
Gojo Satoru x Reader
can also be read here on AO3
Word Count: 32,359
Synopsis: Snippets of your life as it is turned upside down by Gojo Satoru
Warnings: AFAB reader descriptions, Smut, penis in vagina sex, vaginal penetration, cunnilingus
Annoyance
If anyone were to ask Gojo how he felt about you, his personal assistant, he would answer, “An annoyance.”
It wasn’t your anxiety talking, it was something he said out right and frequently. The man’s tone cared an edge, his disdain dripping from every word when he was forced to acknowledge your existence. He held nothing back, often spitting out his annoyance when you were just a few paces away from him. Gojo Satoru hated you and he made sure to let you know at every moment. It was a wall between the two of you, a silent fire that he stoked to keep you at an arm's length. 
You couldn’t blame him, you weren’t exactly the best assistant. Asthmatic, out of shape from your previous office job, and no ability whatsoever to fight cursed spirits. The man frequently snapped at you as you trailed behind him, wheezing and clutching whatever new cramp had developed. Even with his eyes hidden you could see the irritation that bled from them. 
“Fucking annoying.” was a phrase you were used to, the words merely making your shoulders slump.
An annoyance was the perfect way to describe you if you were being totally honest with yourself. By all rights, a person like you shouldn’t exist.
Up until your late 20’s, you had lived a normal life. The highschool to college to office job pipeline was one you fell into with ease. It had been a decision made for you and you hadn’t fought it. After all, the society you lived in was simple: go to school, get a job, get married, have kids and then die. There were no cursed spirits, no gorgeous men with nasty tempers. Just a 9 to 5 and a small apartment. It wasn’t an exciting life, but it was simple enough and you were happy.
Until one morning, on a walk to work that should have been just 17 minutes in the winter chill everything changed. It was a walk you took every day with no issue. Despite being late you had been in a good mood, fully excpecting the lecture from your boss, then a smile and an offer of coffee to start the day. But the fates had other ideas and a car slipped on a patch of ice. Later you would find out it was a curse’s doing. A true, wrong place, wrong time moment. Had you been on time, you would have read about the incident, shaken from the possibility of being injured but forgetting it within days. 
Waiting at a red light, you had been too close to the street, not really paying attention to your surroundings. Habit, being too comfortable, is what pulled you from your normal life.
You had heard the car before you saw it, the screeching whine at first confusing you. And then it hit you, literally. The side of the car swiped you with enough force to send you into the light pole you had been waiting beside. Your head had slammed into the cold metal, the odd metallic sound of bone and metal clashing ringing in your ears. 
For a moment your vision went black and in the few seconds that it took for you to regain your senses, the barrier between being a human and being a jujutsu sorcerer fell. 
You had been thrown onto your back and when you sat up, fingers shakily swiping at the blood dripping into your eyes, hell had erupted. At least that's what it looked like. 
You had blinked, head throbbing as you faintly tried to decide if you had died or if you were still unconscious. Twisted, demonic shapes filled the streets of Tokyo. Some small, others absolutely massive. A majority of the writhing forms you could see congregated on the car that had hit you. The vehicle had been stopped by another light pole, dark smoke spilling from the crumpled hood.
You couldn’t tell if the driver was alright, too many shapes writhed around the car for you to see. They whined and howled, a cacophony that drilled into your aching head. Hand pressed to the cut on your forehead, you had blinked once, then twice, hoping that clearing the blood from your eyes would perhaps make the accident look normal. 
No such luck. 
If anything it seemed to bring more of the creatures into existence. They swelled and twisted, bloated and broken bodies clamoring about like living disease. To your horror many peeled away from the crashed car, latching onto the horrified and frantic bystanders. No one reacted to them, not when twisted hands and rotten mouths touched flesh. You had watched horrified as several of the creatures latched onto passersby, invisible parasites being whisked away as their new hosts ran for help.
One of the demons had turned, perhaps it was your unwavering gaze or perhaps it was the low huffed moans you had been letting out. Broken ribs tended to do that to a person. Either way it had darted past the many other people on the street, eyes locked on your pale and sweaty face.
You had scrambled backwards, hands scraping on the cold pavement as the twisted and dark form suddenly scrambled towards you with an enraged howl.
It was like a person made of oil slicked bramble. There was no face to speak of, the creature’s body ended in a strange hook shape where the neck was. But somehow it knew where you were. Twisted and thorny, it moved with a speed that was difficult to comprehend.
You had tensed, prepared to die as one tangled mess of a hand reached out. 
And the world froze, all of the demonic creatures flickering out of existence for a few seconds before time seemed to move again. The pause confused the demon, keeping it still, warily glaring a few feet away from you. And then it darted forward again, its howl somehow more enraged.
The hand it had been reaching for you with never made it, the demon’s body obliterated as Gojo Satoru appeared before you, wild eyed and angry.
Null. 
That’s the name the higher ups had chosen for your ability. You had been dragged, still bleeding to a dank room in an archaic building in Tokyo. Dizzy and barely standing, you let the white haired man do as he please. After all, he had cleared the street of those demons. Who were you to argue with this powerful stranger?
Gojo had been practically thrumming, your existence bothering him so deeply that he didn’t bother with teasing the old heads of the council that oversaw matters within jujutsu society. He had tossed you with little regard on to the floor in front of the confused and annoyed council.
The man, with all the venom in the world, had demanded your immediate execution. Your ability hadn’t just affected the cursed spirits. It had an effect on EVERYONE. From Sendai to Kyoto, all sorcerers within that radius had suddenly lost all use of their curse energy and abilities. Even the powerful Gojo Satoru, his limitless was made useless, his six eyes gone. For just a moment the world was normal. 
Your version of normal.
It had been terrifying for all involved, only Gojo having the wherewithal to pinpoint exactly where you were the second your ability had stopped.
Thankfully, more so for you than him, you had been spared. The man had scoffed harshly at the council's denial, teeth grinding together as they barked their rational at him.
The council, as scared of your ability as they were, appointed you as Gojo’s assistant. Your ability could stop him, they had murmured. If he ever went off the rails, defied them, started a war, you alone could stop him.
The unspoken part was that if you had to, if it came to that, they expected you to kill him.
Sadly, you would also became an annoyance to the council. 
You could see all levels of spirits, feel them before they appeared to an extent, but you couldn’t fight. Placing a curtain over a fight was beyond you. And you hadn’t been able to activate the ability since that first day. So you trailed the most powerful sorcerer in Japan as the most useless sorcerer in existence.
Bathroom 
The day had been a bust. You had woken up hoping beyond hope that it would be a good day. Sure everyday meant trailing after an irritated Gojo, but that didn’t mean it had to be bad. Two months in and you had been doing better, he wasn’t as nasty as he had been in the beginning. Still not a peach, but it was an improvement.
But of course you were wrong. It was like Gojo and the universe were in horrible synch, tormenting you for existing. 
He had dragged you from mission to mission, the glare hidden behind his blindfold practically burning a hole in your skull. The man had been in a particularly bad mood today, teeth grinding as he eradicated spirit after spirit with extreme malice. 
You had done the usual, sitting a ways away from the fight, watching it nervously and dodging the odd cursed spirit part that was flung your way.
The nicest part of the day, if you could consider it as such, was the two bites you had taken of lunch. Ramen from a nice mom and pop shop that had been near the cursed site. It had tasted a bit like home, the warm noodles practically melting on your tongue. Of course, you enjoying anything was illegal.
Gojo had stormed into the shop, slapping cash down before tugging you outside. You hadn’t even had time to protest, the man teleporting the two of you to the next mission site immediately.
You stood, aching under a hot stream of water, wanting it to wash away the deep well of sadness that tugged at your chest. The best part of your days anymore was the shower after a mission. It was depressing to acknowledge, but if you were being honest with yourself, it wasn’t much different when you had worked in the office. The main difference was no one hated you in the office and now you had a 6’3” man who wanted to make sure you knew he hated you.
The after work shower was always necessary, less a treat and more so because you had to. Gojo made a point to ensure cursed spirit guts and blood hit you as he fought. You had seen him fight clean and knew he could do it with every fight if he wanted to. But the man persisted with his childish antics, allowing blood to spray your way. Honestly, you had stopped caring. For you the baths and showers were more than just getting clean. It was also using the burning water to wash away the depressing feelings Gojo left in your skin.
Jujutsu High was more than just the school it professed to be. It was a veritable labyrinth, filled with classrooms, dorms, various places to eat and your favorite part, the showers. 
You never went to the one closest to your room. There was always a student either going in or leaving and they all had bad habits of not knocking despite the very clear sign outside the private bathing stall.
So you had asked Nanami Kento where he showered. The man had shown you a shower room meant just for the teachers. Large with 3 wide shower stalls and one massive communal bath, it was incredibly different from the cramped student bathrooms. If you hadn’t been in the school, you would have assumed it was part of an onsen.
It was rarely used, Nanami had explained, most of the staff preferring to go home. But it was well stocked and more importantly, private. The tall blonde had shot you a pitying look as the realization hit you that Gojo had intentionally not told you about it.
You were already stuck living in a dorm room, certain curse users having put a bounty on your head a month into being Gojo’s assistant. And you were stuck being tormented at ‘home’ as well.
Shaking your head you chased the thoughts from your head, staring up at the shiny shower head and the steam collecting in the air above you. Grabbing your shampoo bottle, you generously began to scrub, massaging your scalp, wincing as the soap hit the few scrapes you had managed to get. Despite your best effort, you occasionally were dragged into fights, much to Gojo’s annoyance. 
‘Damsel in Distress’ was a troupe you rarely enjoyed in media and yet here you were, being carried about by your ‘hero’ half the time.
Steam filled your lungs and you sighed, letting yourself relax beneath the warm stream of water. It was peaceful after the missions. No Gojo, just you and silence. 
Of course, the moment you thought that, the peace was shattered.
“There you are.” 
You let out a high scream, heart leaping into your throat. Whirling around you let out a noise of intense frustration. Gojo stood, one hand pushing the shower curtain aside as he gave you a very irritated look. His blindfold was gone, but he still had his gross blood slicked clothing on. It dripped onto the pale tile, rivulets sliding across the floor towards your feet. You shifted to avoid it, shivering at the cool air that was pushing past the warm steam you had been enveloped in. Bright blue eyes flicked over your form, narrowing slightly as his scowl deepened.
You clasped your hands over your chest as best you could, thighs pressed as tightly together as you were able. Anger filled your chest, burning hot as you struggled with what to do. Face red and heart thundering in your head you sputtered out a small indignant noise, too shocked to form words. 
“Relax. You have the last pair of tits I ever wanted to see.” 
You tried not to be hurt by his tone and his nasty words, instead opting to snap back and ask what he needed. 
“Yaga wants us to go to a stupid dinner tonight. Some idiot bigwig is gathering some of the clans for a chat.”
“Ooookayyy.” You dragged out the world, narrowing your eyes at him as you waited for whatever catch or cruel trick he would throw at you. Gojo said nothing, silently watching you with his stupid intense blue eyes. The long forgotten shampoo in your hair ran in sudsy rivulets down your chest and you blinked as a bit dripped into your eyes.
“Is that all?” The water beat down on your back, the warm steam tickling your nose slightly. You swiped one hand across your brow, flicking the soap from your face.
“You’re in my shower.” He had the gall to look upset. Gojo Satoru who you knew for a FACT had a penthouse apartment. The man had assigned you the smallest dorm room, purposefully didn’t tell you about the staff shower room and was now scowling at you like a 10 year old. 
“It’s the school’s.” You answered tightly, brow furrowing as you let your arms fall from your chest. If he was going to act childish then so were you. He scowled at that, mouth parting to snap at you. One hand on your hip, you gestured at the pale brown tile about you.
“This. This is your shower?” You let out an irritated huff, silently satisfied as his eyes narrowed, mouth snapping shut with a click as he bit back whatever comment he had. 
“You choose the school’s communal bath over your penthouse?”
“Not your fucking business.” The man snapped back, taking a step forward. Gojo was mad, you could see it in the lines of his body. He didn’t seem to notice the water seeping into his uniform, nor how his hair flopped about his eyes. His irritation was too strong.
“Noted.” You snapped back, turning and standing under the warm water again. Ignoring him seemed the best course of action. Your own blood was boiling and you would rather not find out what happens when one smacks Gojo Satoru in the face.
He remained for a moment, cursed energy practically choking you, before he teleported away. Your knees hit the tile, hands shaking as you swept wet hair from your face. 
Gojo Satoru would be the death of you. 
Cake
Gojo liked sweets. You had found out accidentally five months into the job. On a mission with you, Megumi had made an off-handed comment about his upcoming birthday. The boy was turning 14 and had shrugged at your surprise. The age of Jujutsu sorcerers always surprised you, they seemed too young to be fighting such nasty battles.
Regardless, you had latched onto it, making a mental note for yourself. Unlike Gojo, the boy was kind to you. He had sighed when you asked him why, stating that you were just doing your job and Gojo was having a tantrum. 
So you made a cake. You wouldn’t be able to see him for his actual birthday, the kids had winter break and the boy had mentioned going home for that break. So you made it a few weeks beforehand, feeling only a little weird about it.
Fighting cursed spirits was worse in winter. Sure you were just watching, but the cold seemed to invigorate the creatures. They seemed to thrive more in the snow, bigger ones becoming more active.
Holidays Megumi had told you. He hadn’t bothered elaborating, offering you a shrug in answer when you probed. You knew he had a difficult home life. No parents, a sick sister and apparently an irresponsible guardian. What little he confided in you, the guy sounded like a massive child.
“I’m surprised you bought a cake.” Nanami stepped in front of you, pushing the door open. You thanked him as you stepped through, balancing the cake case as carefully as you could. The small dessert had come out perfectly. A small two layer vanilla cake with coconut icing and fresh strawberries. You had gone the extra step, using chocolate icing to shakily write out ‘happy birthday’ and cover the strawberries with a light drizzle. Not as pretty as what one might get from a bakery, but you were proud of it.
“I made it actually.” You smiled at the raised eyebrow, the tall blonde looking at the cake as the two of you walked the hall to the teacher’s lounge. It was unusually quiet, a distinct lack of students made the hallways seem bigger. Not that there were many students, they just always had a habit of being around. 
“And why is it a surprise? Megumi is such a mopey kid. I thought he might need a little cheering up.”  You continued, stopping before the lounge room door. Nanami stopped in his tracks, a low ‘ah’ leaving his lips.
“What?” You frowned as he pushed the door open, ushering you inside. The look he gave you was pure pity, the man gesturing to a pile of files scattered across all desks.
“The students were sent on a mission.” He paused, adjusting his glasses as he stared down at you.
“And today is December 7th.”
Nanami gave you the date as if it should mean something. You shuffled over to Gojo’s desk, setting the cake down before looking over the curse Megumi had been sent after. It was a low level that looked to be more of an annoyance than anything. 
“Ok well he can have some when he’s back.” You placed a hand on your hip, flipping through the other files. Apparently Gojo had some missions as well and had decided not to have you join. You had a feeling it would get you in trouble with the council and sighed.
Nanami stood before you, one hand on his desk. For once the stoic man had an emotion other than pity plastered across his face. He looked amused.
“Today is Gojo’s birthday.” 
You stared at him, the file in your hand slipping back onto the desk as your hands went limp.
“Really?”
Nanami offered a nod, snatching a file from his desk before turning to leave. He paused at the door, looking back at your stunned face.
“And all the students won’t be back today. Some sort of holiday get-together is planned before the break.”
You stared down at the cake, a mixture of dread and exasperation churning in your stomach. The universe really did hate you. Perhaps your real cursed technique was shit luck for you and you alone.
With a sigh, you snagged the files off of Gojo’s desk, stomping over to the small couch in the room. Some reading would do you good. If Gojo wasn’t going to teach you about cursed spirits then you would figure it out yourself.
Part of you wanted to just go home, but you knew that meant risking Gojo teleporting into your room without warning. Last time he had done so while you were on the toilet and you did NOT need a repeat of that.
Curling up with the files, you sighed as you opened the first one. You had to hand it to Ijichi, he really made an effort to make the files as neat as possible. The details were just enough, keeping the sorcerers informed without needless clutter. And he always managed to order items from most important to least, it made it easier to filter out the low grade curses Gojo typically ignored and sent the students after. Even if he didn’t find them important you still liked reading about them. 
The curses Gojo fought were sometimes too much in both power and appearance. 
Since starting this job you had been plagued by nightmares. The horrid twisting forms each appearing in your sleep, taunting and chasing you with howls that stilled the blood. While still dangerous, some of the curses the students went after were at least goofy looking. It made for an amusing read. 
You let out a small sigh, trying to shake the cold fear that was always lurking in your veins. Flipping open the top most file you scanned it with a frown.
Today Gojo had apparently gone after a special grade. That was his usual assignment. You personally hated them. Your ability allowed you to see them in full as well as feel their energy to an extent. Special grades didn’t like you just as much as Gojo as they couldn’t hide from you. 
If you had to describe it, being around a special grade was like being dunked in ice cold syrup that weighed several tons. It was hard to move around them, breathing sometimes became painful. Paralyzing. Gojo usually dispatched them quickly so the discomfort never lasted long. But even a second of the feeling was enough to make you want to run for the hills and never step foot in Tokyo again.
If only. 
You jumped slightly as the man you were thinking of suddenly blinked into existence. His blindfold in one hand, Gojo shot you a glance before turning to his desk and sitting with a huff. He tossed the blindfold aside, pausing as he noticed the cake. You focused on the files in front of you, trying not to look as he inspected the small pastry. 
As much as you wanted to find the students and give them the cake, you knew by the time you did it would be ruined. So luckily for Gojo, he was getting the treat despite your quiet dislike of him. 
You slid your gaze slowly back to the man, eyes narrowing as he leaned in and tapped the cake case with one finger nail.
Gojo’s hair was down for once, his white locks messy in a way that looked good. He was a handsome man, you weren’t blind to his good looks. The light seemed to dance in his hair no matter where he was, as if the world were extenuating his beauty. It was almost irritating how perfect he always looked, even sweat covered and bloodied. 
You watched as Gojo opened the cake case, the man giving it a suspicious sniff before letting out a noise of surprise. He opened one of the desk drawers, pulling a fork from the confines. You blinked at that, files forgotten on your lap as you watched him eat.
Up until today, Gojo had always been rough. Nasty and blunt with you to the point that you didn’t think he knew how to smile.
But as he took the first bite, you watched a stranger step into his skin. Gojo smiled to himself, blue eyes inspecting the cake as he chewed on the first bite. His eyes practically danced, the smile on his face so wide you thought it might break. The man let out a small moan, stuffing another bite in his mouth as he dragged a finger through the icing. 
Your face went red as he licked the digit, the act surprisingly sexual. He paid you no mind, the man licking a strawberry before popping it into his mouth.
You were in shock, frozen on the couch as he smiled and devoured the entire thing in one sitting. Within 5 minutes flat, the man had cleaned the plate, not a scrap of icing or chocolate left behind.
You sat, mouth partially agape as he sat back, patting his stomach with a satisfied smile. Gojo caught your eye and the smile faltered.
“Megumi brought that in?” He asked. For some reason you couldn’t speak, shock still lingering in your chest. Finally you shook your head slowly, sitting up straighter as you addressed him.
“Uh no. I made that.”
Gojo ran his tongue over his teeth, blue eyes unreadable as he looked at you and then the empty cake plate.
“Oh.”
You hummed at that, gaze shifting to your hands. The air that hung between you two was awkward. Gojo seemed to be fighting between giving into his natural hatred for you and admitting he liked the cake. You waited quietly, squirming under his gaze.
“That was good.” 
Your gaze snapped up at that, a small smile making its way onto your lips. Gojo let out a small huff, annoyance flashing across his face again before it settled into a more familiar expression. 
“I like sweets on other days as well.” He scratched his cheek, gaze shifting to one of the files you had left on his desk. You snorted that, standing and carrying the other files over to him.
“Is that your way of asking for me to bake more for you?”
Gojo narrowed his eyes as he looked up at you. Snatching the files from your hand, he tossed them to the side. You leaned against the desk, refusing to back down.
The air between you two had shifted. Somehow the small cake had changed things. It wasn’t as tense, Gojo looked more relaxed.
“Maybe.” He snatched his blindfold off the desk, slipping in over his eyes before tilting his head in your direction.
“Will you be nicer to me?” It was pushing it but you had an opportunity you couldn’t let get away.
The man considered it for a moment, swiping a hand through his hair before nodding.
“I will.”
You beamed at that, feeling as though you had finally won somehow. Gojo smiled, before waving you away.
“Take the rest of today. I’ll finish up here.”
You were happy to oblige, practically bouncing your way to the door. Pausing in the doorway you flashed another smile at Gojo.
“Happy birthday.”
For some reason he flushed, turning his head away. 
“Whatever.” 
DDR
Gojo Satoru liked the arcade. Had you been told that when you first started, you would have assumed it was a lie. But having worked with him for over nine months, you knew different. Gojo was a complex man. He held an odd grudge against you. But once it began fading, you notice that for the most part, he was a rather obnoxious individual when he was around his students. 
Being dragged to an arcade after a mission was the last thing you wanted and you knew Inumaki and Yuta were exhausted.
“Just shut up.” Gojo had laughed, swiping a credit card as the arcade employee slid three game cards across the counter. You noted that the boys each got one and you were the odd duck out. 
The teenagers trudged off, both of them looking equally defeated. No doubt much like yourself, they had been expecting to be able to go home and sleep.
“You’re with me.” Gojo crooked his finger at you, marching across the arcade with a smile on his face. The smile was suspicious, but you shoved that feeling away. Gojo seemed to be making an effort to be nicer so you would accept it with as a little suspicion as possible.
You followed him, dodging the odd child here and there. Even in the dim and over stimulating arcade, he stood out. The bright neon lights flashed, colors reflecting in his snowy hair as he passed machine after machine. You were surprised when Gojo passed all the fighting games, sports games and instead went to the brightly flashing game near the back.
“DDR?” You asked incredulously as he stepped on the metallic dance pad. The man shot you an excited smile, swiping the game card. You watched as he tugged a second card from his pocket, swiping that as well.
“Gojo we just fought a special grade.”
The man tugged you onto the metal pad, jabbing the buttons on the machine. You watched as he scrolled through songs, his free hand tugging his blindfold off and shoving it in his pocket.
“Correction, Yuta fought. You sat on your ass.”
You decided not to point out that Gojo also did nothing. The man was having a rough time. Megumi’s sister had fallen into a coma. No one could explain it and no amount of money could fix the issue. You knew Gojo felt responsible, he was the one taking care of them after all.
So you complied, waiting as he picked a song. Gojo was kind, encouraging you to start as a beginner as he selected the highest level for himself.
DDR was difficult. But it was also fun.
You found yourself, sweating and breathless after just one song. But laughing. Gojo cleared each song perfectly, the man starting another round before you could register you two had finished the final song.
Wheezing, you placed your hands on your knees, watching as he scrolled through the selection. He seemed happy, truly happy. You could tell that he wasn’t thinking about the council, Tsumiki or curses. 
Was this what he was like before? You wondered, straightening as he selected the next song. No one had bothered to fill you in on the past. It wasn’t important for your job function. But you had heard snippets. Gojo had almost died, he had somehow lost his best friend and someone had died. There was a complex web spun between all of the sorcerers you worked with that occasionally spilled over into the student’s lives. You saw it affecting how the professors each acted, all of them trying to keep their students from repeating the mistakes from the past.
As the next song began, your train of thought dissolved. Gojo was insane, out of the corner of your eye you saw how fast he was moving, the man barely winded. You on the other hand, were very winded. Despite being on the easier level, Gojo seemed to be picking songs that were difficult regardless. But it was still fun.
2 plays became 3 then 4 and then another, time blending together as you kept playing.
“I DID IT!” You clapped excitedly, the screen finally reflecting back a ‘Full Combo’. An excited laugh left your mouth as Gojo suddenly lifted you, twirling for a moment. You clung to his shoulders, breathless and beaming.
He placed you back down, bright blue eyes crinkling at the corners as he flashed you a massive grin.
“Again?”
You nodded eagerly, telling yourself the pounding of your heart was due to the dancing and not because how close he had been.
Exhaustion 
You paced the room, teeth scraping at the skin of your thumb. Anxiety churned violently in your stomach, making you nauseous. Faintly you could feel the presence of cursed energy, they were all fighting. Gojo, Yuta, that Todo kid, Nanami, all of their energy flickered in your range of awareness. There were others. Cursed spirits and curse users. A more sickly energy that felt like snot against your soul.
“Stay inside”’ Gojo looked serious, long fingers digging into your shoulders as he shook you. His eyes were locked on your face and you winced as his grip tightened. There was an intensity in his gaze that had unsettled you. His grip was painful and your own hands had come up, grasping his wrists.
“Do you understand me?”
You had nodded, shaking slightly as you promised you would stay. Gojo had turned to leave, then turned back, one hand already slipping the blindfold over his eyes.
“No matter what you feel, stay put.” 
You had known what he meant. This command was going against the council. They had demanded you stay at Gojo’s side, no matter how risky the mission might be. And for the most part you had been, save when Gojo was at home. But not now, not when he looked so serious.
At least you were stuck somewhere nice. Gojo had silently handed you the keys to this small apartment just a month ago. The man had looked annoyed when you thanked him, half heartedly snapping he’d take them back. You knew it was his way of apologizing for his earlier behavior. He had furnished it himself according to Megumi, the boy nodding when you had given him an incredulous look.
You let out a sigh, flopping onto the plush couch. Light gray and made of a soft material, it was nicer than anything you previously owned. You ran your nail along the seams, trying to ignore the cursed energy that twisted in the edges of your mind. It was like listening to music two apartments over. Loud enough to keep your attention but never loud enough to actually make out the sound. You were worried, still new to the jujutsu world and with no way to help. Practically a baby compared to even the students. All you could do was watch and hope.
There was a sudden swell and your head snapped up, eyes searching the night sky outside the large living room window. Yuta’s cursed energy was loud, drowning out the others you felt. You shivered at the intensity, frozen on the couch, barely daring to breathe.
And then the world was quiet. It was worse. So much worse than the cacophony of fighting. 
Did they all die? You wondered faintly, sliding off the couch to start pacing again. Did they win?
Time stretched on, the world silent as the minute ticked by. Minutes become hours and still you paced, fingers nervously twisting together. You were so exhausted, wanting sleep, but unable to do so until you knew that everyone was ok. A glance into the kitchen told you it was past 2am, the dull light of the microwaves digital clock blinking sleepy at you.
The familiar soft movement of air signifying that Gojo had arrived had you spinning around, wide eyes searching his face. 
He looked tired and beyond that, Gojo looked defeated.
“Are they ok?” You fought the panic welling in your throat, stepping closer to the man and grabbing one of his sleeves. Megumi and Yuta’s energy had been strong, but that final burst by Yuta had you worried. Gojo nodded once, blue eyes locked on the floor. Your chest felt tight and you stared up at his face, trying to read the sadness that lined his mouth.
“Nanami? Shoko?” Another nod, but the pit of anxiety didn’t dissolve. You swallowed thickly, trying to figure out why he looked so upset. Someone had died, but who?
Your question was answered almost as soon as you thought it, the man peeling his lips apart.
“My best friend is dead.”
You blinked, barely catching the words as they slid past his lips. Gojo had spoken so softly that at first you were sure you had heard wrong. But then a single tear welled in his eye, dangling from one long snowy lash before trickling down his cheek.
“Oh.” It was all you could get out, your arms coming up and wrapping the man in a hug. Shoko was fine, Nanami tolerated Gojo, so who had died?
A chill ran down your spine as a small almost forgotten thought swam to the forefront of your mind.
“Who is this?” You angled the photo album towards Shoko, finger tapping the dark haired man’s face. She glanced over her shoulder, clearly distracted. But then she paused, brow furrowing as she looked at the photo.
Your eyes went from her suddenly reserved expression back to the photo. It was clearly Shoko and Gojo as teens. They looked almost exactly the same if a tad younger. Gojo had an air of spoiled rich kid about him, something it seemed he had yet to grow out of. The man standing between them had a soft smile that didn’t reach his almost elegantly shaped eyes. His dark hair was loose. Thick locks spilling about his shoulders in a way you recognized not as carefree but as the lack of care that comes with depression.
“Suguru.” Shoko fished around in her coat, pulling a cigarette free and lighting it. You sat quietly, afraid to press her for further information. The album lay limp in your lap and you shifted slightly as the other woman drew close, flipping a page.
A different photo of the trio, all of them laughing. Genuine smiles that radiated from ear to ear. It was before the first photo you realized. Something had happened to them, changed the teens into the shells of the adults they would be one day.
Shoko stared at the photo for a moment, lost in thought as she looked at a snippet of the past. There was a hint of sadness in the lines around her eyes and mouth. Almost mournful as if she were looking at someone long dead.
“Don’t mention him to Gojo.” She finally stated, exhaled a long trail of smoke, leaning away and looking out the window. You nodded, glancing back at the photos, questions dancing in your mind. 
He was motionless and rigid in your embrace. A moment passed, then another. You held him, letting silence fill the apartment. Fingers digging into your sides, Gojo began to shake, silent sobs wracking his body. 
Gojo’s knees gave out and under his weight you crumpled to the carpeted floor with a small yelp. His arms slid around your waist, face pressing in the crook of your neck as he began sobbing. You lay beneath him, one hand petting his hair. It was uncomfortable, the hard floor pressing against your back and Gojo slotted between your thighs. The man was too tall you mused, gently patting his head as warm tears slid down the side of your neck.
His pain was ugly, choked sobs and half howls leaving his throat. He shook violently in your arms, chest heaving as he struggled with each breath.
You don’t know how long you lay there. All you knew was that the sun was starting to come up when his sobs eventually stopped. 
He sat up, eyes red rimmed and cheeks stained with tears. Gojo’s hair had blood in it you realized, the normally silky white a rusty brown in places.
“Can I use your shower?” The man didn’t acknowledge the crying session, the grief. You nodded quietly, showing him to the bathroom and handing him a new towel. There were no clothes you had that would fit him but you were sure he would be fine. 
And he was, the man emerging from the bathroom 20 minutes later, dressed in sweats and a fluffy sweater you could only assume he had teleported home for.
“Tired?” You asked, holding out your hand. He took it wordlessly, letting you lead him into the bedroom. Your bed was queen size and you hoped it would be enough space. It felt weird to worry about that as you tucked a man who was essentially your asshole boss into your bed. 
Gojo let you, burrowing under the covers much like a kid might.
Turning off the bedroom light, you muttered a curse and closed the blinds as well. It was past dawn now, you had been up for over 24 hours. 
Sliding under the covers, you squirmed for a moment until you were comfortably facing away from him, doing your best to give him space.
You didn’t know why he had come to you of all people. Out of everyone, you half expected Nanami or Ijichi to be above you on Gojo’s list of people he would go to for help. You supposed this was different. It was a moment of weakness to some. 
An arm slid around your waist, pulling you closer. You stiffened for a moment before allowing Gojo to spoon you. He was warm and smelled like your shampoo. 
“Is this alright?” 
You murmured that it was, trying not to squirm at the odd feeling of limitless buzzing against your skin. He let out a small sigh, warm breath tickling your neck.
Exhaustion set in quickly after. Between the stress of the day and the warmth of Gojo behind you, sleep took you in a matter of moments.
Fighting
You didn’t know why you had been tasked with watching the trio. Gojo had been dragged off on a business trip, the man telling you to accompany the kids on the next mission. You had pushed for anyone else to do so, ignoring Gojo’s teasing that you wanted to spend time with him. He was so casual about such a serious issue. 
A cursed womb was growing at the Eishu detention center. You could feel it from outside. It was a different energy than you were used to, one that slid beneath your skin and licked at your soul with a poison tongue. If Gojo was here, you would have been fine, this was a level of energy he could handle. But the trio?
Even with Sukuna woven into Yuji’s very being, you knew better than to trust the demon. He was powerful, sure. But you had a feeling he would rather watch all of you die than do anything as human as helping.
Ijichi looked as stressed as you felt. The man turned to you as the kids stumbled out of the car, fiddling with his glasses.
“Something’s off about this mission.” The small man looked pale, sweat standing out along the side of his face. You nodded, your gaze sliding over to Yuji. It wasn’t something you needed to voice out loud. Both you and Ijichi knew this mission was given to them in the hopes that the spirit would kill Yuji. A smaller and even less pleasant realization was this was a good way to also get rid of you. 
The council was never subtle. Each mission, each action taken by them so heavy handed that you wondered how any of them slept at night. What you didn’t like was the addition of Nobara and Megumi. You assumed that was the council just trying to add to Gojo’s mental anguish when this all went sideways.
“I’ll lower a curtain whenever you’re ready.”
You nodded, motioning to the trio. There was a small crowd outside the walls and as you passed, Yuji stopped suddenly, a woman grabbing his sleeve.
“Please, my son.” Tears streamed down her face, “Please his name is Tadashi.”
You felt your heart sink to your stomach as Yuji reassured the woman. He was so optimistic, the boy had somehow maintained a kind soul despite Sukuna polluting his existence.
With a sigh, you nodded to Ijichi, heading inside with the trio.
Everything went wrong. Inside the jail had been twisted and changed. Despite you having made the decision to take the lead and be the adult in the situation, you had found yourself silent. There was an air inside the detention center that seemed to spread a poison to your very soul.  The prisoners were just as twisted as the building. Something had changed them, made them look no longer human. It smelled foul as well and you weren’t sure if it was the bodies or the spirit itself.
The kids had been arguing, distracted and everything had exploded into a flurry of movement. You had felt the spirit a second before it appeared. The small warning did nothing for you, the words had barely formed in your mind before one of Megumi’s demon dogs was killed.
Blood spattered the broken concrete and your warning slipped out, half formed.
“WATCH O-” 
You didn’t know what the FUCK that thing was but you wanted nothing to do with it. Nobara had gotten whisked away, you only managed to keep the boys together by grabbing their sleeves.
Almost immediately you regretted it, a part of you wished they had both been sent away and it was just you staring this creature down.
It smacked you, sending you flying across the room. Your back and ribs erupted in pain and you lay stunned, unable to breathe like a fish out of water.
The boys jumped into action, as futile as it was. They were yelling at each other, Yuji being adamant and loud over Megumi’s quieter retorts. You lay stock still, unsure what to do. Your ability had worked once, never manifesting in training despite Gojo’s many attempts to kill you. He never did of course, always stopping right before his punch or kick would land. And sure you had been shown basic combat. But while you were getting decent at it, without putting cursed energy into it, at most you could take down an average sized man. 
Not curses.
You blinked once and Yuji’s hand was lying next to you. Megumi was missing and you hoped it meant he had run.
“SENSEI RUN.” Yuji screamed, pummeling the creature with his one good hand. It pulled you back into the moment and you shuddered. Inaction clung to you, the cursed energy pressing into your skin, suffocating you. There was nothing you could do and utter despair filled you.
The curse sent Yuji flying, the boy breaking through the concrete wall behind you.
Then there was one. You dragged yourself upright, wheezing as your ribs protested. Strangely enough, the curse didn’t even spare you a glance, walking past you as if you didn’t exist.
You turned, staring after it as it headed straight for Yuji. There was a wave of curse energy, exploding out from the special grade. You were knocked back, air stolen from your lungs once again. Beneath the dull hum of energy and the ringing in your ears,  faintly you could hear Yuji screaming.
“Don’t wanna die! I DON’T WANT TO DIE.” 
The words stilled your heart and suddenly, the world was quieter. Like a hand was pressed over your ears, dulling the world. It was your ability, you weren’t sure how or why it activated and you didn’t care. 
Null was weaker this time, you could still see the curse and its energy was faintly pushing back against your own. Pushing yourself upright, you ran towards Yuji, praying Null would hold.
The boy had collapsed against one wall, his remaining hand shredded, fingers turned to broken nubs. He was shaking, panting as he threw you a bewildered look. There was a howl that resounded down the hallway, Megumi giving some sort of signal. You ignored it, hauling Yuji to his feet and tugging him past the curse.
Null was weakening and at your guess you had less than a minute.
“JUST RUN.” You snapped, pushing the boy again. Yuji opened his mouth to protest but you shoved him again.
The cursed energy was slowly growing back to its normal level. Fear and anxiety tangled in your stomach, the urge to flee overwhelming. But you were the adult in this situation. You had to buy Yuji time to flee.
“I’ve got it.” You shot him a smile that you knew didn’t reach your eyes, turning to face the curse. Yuji’s footsteps began to fade and you braced yourself as the special grade turned to face you.
It was confused. You were insignificant, barely giving any curse energy off. That’s why it had ignored you. At its glance you were nothing but a regular human, not worth a fight, not when that boy carrying the ultimate curse was around to absorb.  But there you were, suddenly sucking in all the cursed energy around you. Like a black hole.
The curse spirit was hesitant to approach you and that gave you time. You willed Null to come back, trying to recreate the panic that Yuji’s scream had created. Nothing happened.
In the moment when you did nothing, the spirit’s hesitation dissolved.
It was before you in a second, one large hand whipping out and smacking into your chest. 
There was a second where you realized you were flying into a wall and then darkness took you.
When you awoke the first thing you registered was pain. It sat heavy in your chest, burning up into your throat. You opened your eyes slowly, each lid sticking slightly as if glued together. 
The room around you was so white it was painful to look at. Sunlight streamed in, bright and cheerful in a way that made your headache.
It took a moment for you to register why you had passed out. Panic flooded you as the memories hit, the curse spirit and Yuji’s broken body. 
You bolted upright, ignoring a sudden wave of dizziness as you launched yourself out of bed. 
“Hey now.” An arm wrapped around your waist, catching you as you fell. Satoru had apparently been sitting at your bedside, the man tossing the manga he had been reading aside.
You clung to his arm, still trying to make your way to the door.
“The kids.” You rasped, throat burning with each word. Satoru sat you back in the bed, pulling the blankets from where they had fallen.
“They're fine.” He paused, the black sunglasses perched on his nose sliding down a fraction, showing you one shiny blue eye. “Well. Yuji is fine. Megumi thinks he’s dead.” 
You gave him an incredulous look, mind reeling from his admission. Gojo nudged you, sliding onto the bed with a sigh.
“Took some money to pull it off.” Satoru shrugged, “But only you, me, Yaga, Shoko, Nanami and Ijichi know.”
You leaned your head against his shoulder, deciding that now was not the time to question him. A migraine was forming, mixing with the ache in your chest.
“You used your ability.” Satoru hooked his finger under your chin, tilting your head back to look up at him. You nodded, letting him lean in and kiss you. His lips were soft against yours, Satoru kissing you as if you might break. It felt like a real possibility.
He thread his fingers through your hair, pulling you closer and deepening the kiss. When he pulled away your head felt like it was swimming.
“It didn’t work like last time.” You mumbled, pressing a hand against your left eye in a futile attempt to stop the throbbing pressure that sat behind it.
“What set it off?.” Satoru shifted, slipping his arm around your waist and holding you closer. You rested your head on his chest trying to recall the moment. The hand in your hair was lulling you to sleep, the comforting action helping with the pain in your head for some reason. You thought of Yuji’s screams again, a shiver running down your spine.
“Yuji.”
Satoru was silent, one hand toying with your hair as he thought. You watched his face, noting the distant look in his eyes. Satoru glanced down at you, blue eyes barely visible behind his glasses.
“Extreme panic brings it on?” He let out a small laugh, “Incredibly unreliable.”
You weren’t sure it was panic that triggered it. But you didn’t have the energy to argue, instead lifting yourself slightly and planting a kiss on his lips. Satoru smiled, deepening the kiss with a small grunt. The room was quiet, and you sighed as you pulled away.
“Oh yeah.” Satoru had a smile on his face that spelled trouble, “I sorta freaked out when they found you.”
You narrowed your eyes at him, pulling away further and sitting up. He remained relaxed against the pillows. With one finger he slid his glasses down his nose, blue eyes glittering as he stared at you.
“Shoko was barely able to get you back together.” Satoru shrugged, “And I might’ve let it slip that we mess around. In front of Megumi.”
You shot him a glare, one hand coming up to prod at the tender flesh of your chest. It did feel as if you had been stapled back together. The simple slap from the special grade was enough to almost kill you.
“They did this on purpose didn’t they.” 
He knew you meant the council, giving you a nod. Satoru’s face was grim.
“I’m going to make them regret it.” 
Grin
“I have a feeling you are about to ruin my day.” You barely looked up from your desk (his desk). Satoru stood next to you, rocking on his heel, a massive grin plastered on his face. That grin meant only one thing, trouble.
The files spread before you were all half finished. If there was one thing the perfect Gojo was bad at, it was paperwork. At least you were used to taking care of files. Being able to actually complete something made you feel a little less useless.
“I need to prevent another execution.” Satoru looked so smug, the grin so wide you thought it might split his face in half. You looked up from the paperwork, brow furrowing. He didn’t need you for that and he certainly didn’t need to look so manic.
“Wha-” Your question was cut short as he teleported the two of you. Staggering, you internally groaned as you realized he had pulled you into a council meeting. The elders were equally surprised, a quiet murmur of outrage rippling through their ranks.
“I am requesting a halt on the execution of Yuji Itadori.” Gojo looked around the room, his hand still wrapped around your bicep. 
They all objected, speaking over each other. Thinly veiled threats and insults were thrown out. They were afraid you realized. So much more than when Yuta had been up for execution.
“He’s a vessel of Sukuna, we MUST eradicate him.”
“You ask for madness, Yuji Itadori is a threat to all of society.” 
“This is too far even for you.”
Satoru stood, one hand in his pocket, still grinning. You stared at him from the corner of your eye, wondering what he was planning.
“Give him the option to eat all of fingers. Then we kill him.” Satoru waited as another round of protests started up.
“If you don’t. I’ll just kill everyone here.” He shrugged and the elders erupted in an out pour of rage. You knew he could do it, you just didn’t know why you were here. Gojo could threaten a bunch of old idiots just fine by himself.
“You. You must use Null. End Gojo’s madness.” A Counsilman to your left snapped, hidden by the stupid screens they all sat behind. You stared for a moment, the pieces falling in place. Gojo had brought you here to show them that the one thing they had secretly been banking on, was useless.
“Um.” You paused, noting that the room grew quiet as you spoke up. “I’m with Gojo on this one.”
You cringed internally, half expecting to be struck down where you stood. The Counsilman who had given you the command sputtered, half formed word spilling from his lips as he struggled with your answer.
“Stop him!” Another person snapped. You felt your irritation rise. Being bossed around by Gojo was one thing. You witnessed him risking life and limb nearly every day to keep order in Japan. To some extent he had the right to be an asshole. But these old idiots sat around all day, resting on the names of their ancestors as if they shared in the accomplishments of old.
“No.” You huffed, shooting a glare at the screen. They didn’t know you actually couldn’t stop the man. Gojo had been very careful in not letting it slip that you were in fact useless. But you weren’t about to reveal that hand to them. Better for you to ride it out. A happy Gojo meant a happy you. 
In less than 5 minutes, the council relented. They were angry, telling Gojo it would be his head if anything went wrong. He had laughed it off, teleporting you away again.
“You are going to be killed if you keep it up.” You grumbled, rubbing your bicep. His grip mixed with the odd buzz of limitless made your skin feel itchy. You noted that he had taken you to his apartment rather than the teachers lounge. It would take 20 minutes to get back by train and you sighed at the prospect of not getting the files done till late. Turning to chide him, you stopped, frozen by the manic look in his eyes.
Satoru’s lips were suddenly on yours. You squeaked in surprise, hands coming up to his chest, fingers digging into his jacket. Pressed against the hallway, his thigh slipped between yours, the man caging you in with his arms. Limitless tickled your lips, his soft warmth making you lean into the sensation rather than away as you tended to.
Satoru’s kisses were fast, teeth clicking against yours as your mouth opened. He tasted sweet, tongue sliding along yours, teasingly lapping at your teeth. Your mind was reeling, small gasps making their way through the air as Satoru roughly kissed you.
The ends of his snowy hair tickled your face, the man cupping your cheek with one hand. You wrapped your fingers around his wrist, swaying as you leaned into the kiss.
Satoru pulled away, licking his lips as he tugged the blindfold from his face. Your legs were like jelly, your core soaking wet from something as simple as kisses. He smirked at you, taking in the red tint to your lips and shaking breaths.
Satoru was like a god, a cocky and ambivalent god and now his attention was on you. It felt odd and in the back of your mind you knew you shouldn’t sleep with him. 
But what was the harm in one time?
Satoru tugged you down the hallway, large hands peeling layers from himself. You followed suit, leaving a trail of your clothing down the hallway until you were in his room, shivering and bare. Like the rest of his penthouse apartment, large windows showed the city below. The sun was already setting, gold light throwing shadows over your skin and the minimalist bed behind you.
Satoru paused, brilliant blue eyes raking over your form. It felt as though he were looking at your very soul. You shivered under his gaze, allowing yourself to stare at him. He was sculpted perfectly, each muscle textbook, his limbs as long as they were reminding you more of a willow tree than a spider. You flushed slightly as you took in the pale trail of hair that led from his belly button to his stiff cock.
Of course Satoru was big. The man had the ego to match and the arrogance that fit someone as well endowed as he was. You would have laughed at the realization if you didn’t feel like you were being stared down by a panther.
And then he was on you. With a gasp you fell back on the large bed, Satoru kissing you harshly, large hands tugging your thighs open. You shuddered, squirming beneath him as limitless touched you. It was too much, the buzzing along your skin overstimulating as he pressed against you. 
Satoru had been surprised when you mentioned you could feel it. Even more surprised when you explained the odd buzzing itchiness it caused.
As if he could read your thoughts he pulled back and you let out a noise of surprise as Gojo turned limitless off.
“That’s not safe!” You tried to sit up, only for the man to push you back onto the bed. Satoru had a wild look in his eyes that told you he did not care. 
“You said you don’t like how it feels.” Satoru leaned in, licking the side of your neck. His breath was warm against your ear, the man nibbling at the soft flesh, “I want you to enjoy this.”
It was a surprising statement. In the small moments that you had allowed yourself to see him as beautiful, you had mused that Satoru would be a selfish lover. It just seemed his speed, the man being so incredibly distant with everyone, putting on that childish facade.
The man above you seemed alien. Pale hair tickled your skin as he trailed kisses down your neck, biting your breast as he passed in on his way lower. You shivered as warm breath brushed against the wet juncture of your thighs. 
Satoru looked at you from beneath snowy lashes, large hands coming up and pining your thighs open.  He was teasing you, that big grin back on his face as he watched you squirm. 
His head dipped down, tongue flicking out to lick a stripe along your folds. Satoru let out a small huff, pressing his tongue flat against your clit.
You whined at his actions and then gasped as he slid two fingers within you.
“A little warning next time!” You panted you, back arching as he curled the fingers with you. Satoru’s fingers were long and the man was easily able to reach your G-spot, relentlessly pushing into you as he lapped at your folds. The man merely laughed, the sound humming against your clit as he sucked the tiny bundle of nerves. You moaned, head falling back into the pillows, hips rocking against his fingers as he pumped them into your warm heat.
Satoru nipped and sucked at your clit, relentless in his actions. Lips wrapping around the small budd, he curled his fingers just so, gently fucking into you at a steady rhythm. Your hips canted against his face, moans filling the room as you moved against his face. 
You were close, so close. The tight ribbon of pleasure drawn taught in your stomach. You hastened your hips thrusting, chasing your release.
He paused, looking at your panting and shivering form. You gave him a disappointed moan, shooting a confused look at the man. Satoru grinned. You realized what he was about to do a second before he did. Your half gasped ‘don’t’ barely left your lips as he turned Limitless back on. The odd buzz hit you from both his fingers and his tongue and you came undone.
Arching off the bed you let out a long moan, hips rutting against his hand and mouth as you came. Your walls fluttered and squeezed his fingers, thighs shaking about his head as you rode out your orgasm on his fingers.
“Yo-you ass.” You gasped, lying limp against the bed sheets. It wasn’t true irritation, more shock than anything. You didn’t think the man would ever do something like that. Hell you had never thought the technique could be used for anything but keeping him safe. 
“You like it.” Satoru laughed, shuffling up the bed and pressing a kiss to your lips. You accepted it, twining your arms around his shoulders, allowing your legs to fall open wider to accommodate his hips. His cock was stiff against your thigh, a thin trail of precum dripping onto your hip.
Limitless was off thankfully and you sighed as he lined himself up.
The grin was back and you found yourself smiling up at him. 
“Fuck.” He hissed as he pushed himself in, gritting his teeth as he bottomed out inside you. Air left you in a small whoosh and you gasped, hands moving to his biceps in an attempt to still the man. Your walls fluttered about him, struggling to accommodate the man. Satoru was large, almost painfully so. You shuddered, beneath him, inhaling quietly as you willed yourself to relax. He was surprisingly patient, blue eyes searching your face with mild concern until you gave him a small nod.
Satoru snapped his hips into yours, the man letting out a low grunt as he set a fast pace. You clung to him, feeling over-stimulated. The head of his cock dragged against your walls, mercilessly pumpling into your wet heat as Satoru chased his own end. He wasn’t concerned with your pleasure, the man let out low moans of pleasure in your ear. You hooked your legs around his back in an attempt to steady yourself, canting your hips upwards and matching his pace. 
The man was relentless, pressing into you roughly, each thrust bruising in its force. He shifted, his forehead pressing against your shoulder as he gripped your hips with both hands. Satoru let out small moans, his thrusting becoming more and more erratic as he neared his release. You whined beneath him, the over stimulation becoming almost too much to bear.
“FUCK.” He snapped, hips snapping into yours a final time, his warm release flooding you.
For a moment you lay, panting, staring at the high ceiling of his apartment. 
Satoru rolled off you, trotting to the bathroom. You sat up, looking at the mess spilling from between your thighs.
“Did…Did you cum in me?” You gasped. Satoru poked his head out from around the doorway, blue eyes going from your face to your thighs.
“I’ll get you plan B.” He shrugged, “It was a one time thing, my bad.”
You sputtered at that, sitting up and gingerly rolling off the bed. Your hips ached and you winced as you took a step towards the trail of clothing you had left in his hallway.
My bad. The man was a child. You huffed angrily, pulling your clothes on and stomping from the apartment. The door slammed behind you with a satisfying noise.
It was only when you were a block away did you realize your purse was still in the office and you had no way to get home without the infuriating man.
Hungry
“I’m hungry” You sighed, pressing a hand against your stomach, leaning forward slightly. The pressure did little to help the deep ache. It had been at least 8 hours since you last ate. Looking back you regretted not having more than a bit of toast.
At your side Satoru shushed you, his gaze intently set on the phone in his hand. He was playing a stupid game, thumbs flying across the screen as he matched sets of little cute characters. You rolled your eyes, squinting up at the sliver of sky that peeked out from between the trees that surrounded you.
The pair of you were stuck on a mission. The kids were training, Shoko was busy and Gojo had gotten restless. So Yaga sent the two of you off, with the not at all subtle warning that the mission was business and not for pleasure. An embarrassing statement given to you in front of Megumi and Nobara. Both of which thankfully had the decency to pretend they didn’t hear.
“I think you being here has it hiding.” You muttered, shifting again in an attempt to ignore the pain in your stomach. 
“Curses don’t hide.” Satoru finally looked up from his phone, his eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses. You resisted the urge to tell him that if you were a curse you would hide. Satoru was already being an ass, you didn’t want to stroke his ego.
“I know you can fight on nothing but a can of soda and bubble gum, but I need food.” You stood, wincing as your knees creaked. The two of you had been sitting for so long your joints felt ancient.
“You won’t be fighting.” Satoru pointed out, standing and shoving his phone back in his pocket. He turned without a word, marching back the way you two had come so many hours ago. You made a face at his back, stomping after him. The woods were starting to grow dark, the sun setting quietly. It was pretty, the deep shadows making the trees go soft around the edges.
The walk was silent but quick, the two of you back in civilization within 15 minutes.
“You head to our room, I’ll get takeout.” Satoru flicked his keycard at you and you caught it, gratefully hurrying towards the small hotel Yaga had booked. You paused, turning to glance as he walked towards the main street.
“Nothing too sweet!!” You yelled after him, sighing as he flipped you off over his shoulder. 
Making your way to the room, you let yourself in. Satoru should be gone for a bit and despite the hunger gnawing at your stomach, you wanted a shower. Sitting beneath the trees made you feel dusty and stiff.
Quickly stripping, you stepped into the rather large bathroom. It was plain, simple white tile and toilet with a large clear glass shower. 
“This is too much.” You muttered, turning the shower on and sighing at the THREE shower heads. You had a feeling Satoru had either booked the room or demanded Yaga find something so ridiculous. Stepping under the warm multi stream, you hummed to yourself.
“Maybe not.” The shower felt heavenly. Warm water from all sides, it made lathering soap a challenge but you didn’t get cold.
You let yourself relax
“I knew you’d like it.” Satoru was smirking as he leaned against the glass door. His figure was blurry, the steam thankful providing some cover. You glared at him, turning your back as you went for the shampoo.
“I had Yaga book the most romantic room.” 
You could hear his clothing hit the floor, the glass shower door sliding open. A brief draft of chilly air hit you and you sighed.
“You said it was a one time thing, Gojo.” You kept your voice clipped, pushing ice and sharpness into your words.
His hands slid onto your waist, chilled fingers sending a shiver down your spine.
“I know I did. But.” He paused, resting his chin on your shoulder. You could see him watching you out of the corner of your eye. Water flattened his hair, rivulets running down his face and catching on his long eyelashes. His long fingers were splayed against your hips, unmoving as he waited for you to respond.
You stared at the shampoo bottle in your hands, letting the man press against you. Satoru was warm, his much taller frame practically swallowing yours from behind.
“You hate me.” You finally allowed yourself to speak. It wasn’t true and you knew it. Gojo’s nastiness when you had initially met had been because of the council. You were just unfortunately the easiest target for his ire.
The man shifted, pressing his lips to your shoulder. It hid his bright eyes from your gaze. You waited, not wanting to press him.
“I’m sorry.” Satoru’s voice was soft as he pulled away. You turned, looking up at him in mild surprise.
“I didn’t think you knew how to apologize.” You teased, offering him the shampoo bottle. Satoru took it with a smirk. 
“You know I can be sweet.” He wiggled his eyebrows with the statement, making you laugh and smack his shoulder. Satoru lathered his hair, shooting you a quizzical look as you stared up at him.
“What happened to it just being a one time thing? To being fuck buddies.” You gestured at the large shower. “This is a bit romantic for that.” 
Satoru paused, the sudsy water running down his chest. He seemed for once, unsure what to say. You picked up the shampoo for where he had left it, scrunching your nose at the incredibly sweet smell that left the bottle. Vanilla, brown sugar and syrup all mixed together in a potent sludge. You shuddered slightly as you worked it through your hair, waiting for Satoru’s response.
“Shoko is one of the only women I am close to. She’s a good friend. Only a friend.” Satoru paused, one hand slowly massaging his scalp as he stared down at you.
“I don’t have time for dating. No interest in heirs or a wife like my family wants.”
He shrugged, tilting his head back and letting the water run over his face. You quietly continued washing yourself, not wanting to interrupt him finally opening up. Satoru sighed, shifting to look back down at you.
“I am hesitant to officially start anything because it may end with your death.”
You flinched at that, brow furrowing as you opened your mouth to question him. Satoru stopped you before you could, one hand pressing gently against your lips.
“I am the current head of the Gojo clan. Since I was born there have been countless bounties on my head.”
Satoru offered you a small shrug at your look of horror. He seemed unbothered, as if he were discussing the weather with you. 
“If I officially date or enter an arranged marriage, some of those bounties shift.”
The hand on your mouth slid down, Satoru lightly wrapping his fingers around your throat.
“You would be used to hurt me, to get me to use my powers for whoever held you.” 
You shivered at his words, one hand coming up to caress his wrist. It was sad. A man who stood on the top of the world and had no one. Even his closest friends were held at an extreme distance.
“We can keep it a secret.” You offered quietly. Satoru hummed at that, his hand dropping from your throat.
“We can try.” Was all he had to offer, a small smile on his face. You nodded once, heart fluttering in your chest slightly. 
“Food is getting cold.” He pinched your waist, tugging you from the shower and offering you a big fluffy towel. You wrapped it about yourself gratefully, sneezing once as the chill of the hotel settled against your skin.
“Please tell me you found something good.” Now out of the shower, your hunger was reinvigorated, your stomach growling loudly as you followed him back to the beds. Satoru shrugged, tightening the towel about his waist and gesturing at the spread he had laid across one bed. Udon, tacos, pasta, pizza, sushi and various pastries. All laid out in neat little containers. You almost moaned when you saw the food, mouth watering as you hurried to the bed.
“Couldn’t decide so I got a bit of everything.” Satoru tossed you a pair of chopsticks, the man immediately going for an eclair. You ignored the sweets, picking up one of the tacos and cramming it into your mouth. Flavor erupted across your tongue and you chewed quickly before snagging another. It was rude but you didn’t care, tugging one of the armchairs from the little seating area over to the bed. Your hair dripped onto your shoulders and back sending a chill down your spine. 
“Maybe the curse was hiding.” Satoru mumbled around a mouthful of pancake. You shot him a questioning look, a slice of pizza halfway to your mouth.
“It was probably afraid you’d eat it.” He chortled, gasping as you hurled a cupcake at him. Satoru caught it with ease, shooting you a wink before cramming it in his mouth. You rolled your eyes, biting into the pizza slice.
It tasted like heaven. Relaxing in the armchair you ate quietly, mulling over what Satoru had told you. 
What kind of life was it, to know you and your family would be forever hunted? 
Idiot
“He’s an idiot.” Utahime huffed. You offered the other woman a short nod, unsure of how to respond. Gojo was of course the cause of her irritation. Utahime was always upset with him and part of you wondered if she went out of her way to find a reason to be pissed. In the past year you had only seen the woman twice and each time she seemed more and more irritated not only with him but you as well. You knew it was all because you had the gall to defend Gojo, the ultimate crime, on your first meeting.
“Fucking asshole.” 
You jumped as the strange sorcerer kicked the subway wall, the woman hopping on one foot as she massaged the other. Anger radiated off her, practically filling the empty subway with her cursed energy. 
Utahime did not act at all how she presented herself. The soft garments of a shrine maiden were merely a shell over the rough edges of the sorcerer. You flinched as her cold gaze met yours, shivering as she took a step towards you. She was completely ignoring the cause of her ire, the tall man pouting next to her.
“Don’t you agree?” Her steely gaze was locked on your face, arms crossed as she waited for your answer.
Utahime was mad because per usual, Gojo ignored protocol. The simple joint school mission the pair of you had been sent on was almost immediately sidetracked by the appearance of a special grade. Of course the man couldn’t resist, making a bee-line to the curse and eradicating it. That meant he ignored all regulations, failed to inform the Kyoto school headmaster and created a mess he didn’t have to clean.
You had come here to learn about Utahime’s ability. It was as close to yours as anyone figured you would get. But now with Gojo’s actions, she was refusing to open up. It was slightly irritating and paired with her attitude towards the man, you were a bit frustrated.
Everything went back to Gojo. All the thorns in your side and headaches were usually caused by him.
But what little you had learned, he sort of had the right to act as he did. You loathed to admit it, but the man was powerful and deadly accurate. The council even begrudgingly admitted the fact.
“I mean.” You cleared your throat, looking at your shoes. Utahime’s glare burned a hole through your skull and you tensed as you continued.
“He is but, he’s earned it?” A question, not a statement and you cringed as Gojo let out a triumphant laugh. A glance upwards told you that your response had landed you squarely on Utahime’s shit list.
She was staring at you out of the corner of her eye. Suspicion was stamped across her face. You tried to ignore it, leading her to the mainroom the teachers would view the Goodwill Event from. Before you could slide the door open, a hand was on your wrist.
Utahime stepped close, eyes narrowing as she sized you up. Her eyebrows shot up and a look of pure shock and disgust crossed her face.
“He’s fucking you isn’t he?”
Your mouth dropped at that, cheeks flushing as you began sputtering. She was so blunt about it and smug. Utahime stepped back with a scoff, crossing her arms tightly over her chest.
“I suppose if you want a man child as a hook up thats fine.”
Judgment dripped from every word and you could practically feel it exuding from her pores.
“Careful there.” You jumped as an arm slid around your waist, relaxing as you realized it was the idiot in question. Satoru looked incredibly happy and you sighed.
“You scarred them for life didn’t you.”
“I brought their friend back from the dead.” He protested, pinching your waist as he stepped away, flinging the door to the room open. The man let out a loud laugh, spinning into the room with a flourish. You sighed, making a face behind his back.
“See. Idiot.” Utahime hissed, stomping into the room.
She wasn’t wrong. There were times when his arrogance bordered on stupidity. But he was your idiot.
Not that you would admit that to him. Satoru was smug enough as it was, you didn’t need to add to his ego more than you already had.
Jab
You ignored the sharp jab to your side, shifting slightly to avoid the next one. Behind you, Satoru shifted closer, his knee pressing into the back of your thigh as he leaned in.
“Move it.” The words tickled your ear, his warm breath sending a shiver down your spine.
“Shut up.” You hissed back, trying to move your lips as little as possible.
The man was bored and acting out, totally ignoring the elder who spoke before the small gathering. Yes the woman was speaking in the flattest monotone you had ever heard. And yes it was all just formality, a fancy speech that did nothing to rid the curse you could feel slithering about the old forest miles away.
But it was their village, their rituals and their village elder. Yaga had already briefed the two of you on this and despite being forewarned, Satoru was still acting like a child. Part of you wished you had been kept from the mission. That Gojo still hated you so you could avoid his child-like mask.
Another jab. You let out a small huff, sneaking your hand behind you and grabbing the offending finger. The familiar buzz of limitless hit you, running along the skin of your hand and up your elbow. Satoru shifted slightly, a noise of annoyance leaving his lips.
“We ask that you rest before going after the demon.” The village elder was now staring straight at your tormenter, her lips trembling slightly as she spoke. While she had been speaking, the sun had set, the chill of night settling over the small village.
“It is strong and has killed many.” With a trembling hand she gestured to a small cabin at the edge of the village. It stood outcast, squarely between the start of the forest and the end of the village.
“That house has been prepared for you and your wife.”
Your eyebrow twitched at that and you squeezed Satoru’s finger as hard as you could to stop him from laughing. It never ceased to amaze you just how stuck in their ways the elders of villages were. 6 missions in and you had yet to not be labeled as the white haired sorcerer’s wife. 
“Thank you for your kindness.” You quipped, quickly bowing and tugging Satoru to follow you. He did so without complaint, snickering quietly as you trudged to the small house. You were painfully aware of half the village watching as you did so. 
“Such a diligent wife.” Satoru teased, moving ahead of you to slide the door open.
“Shut up.” You grumbled, pushing past him and into the cool home. Winter’s chill bit at your skin, the small home had no fireplace to speak of. It was just an eating room and a bedroom.
“I think sacrifices used to live here.” 
You turned, throwing Satoru a questioning look. He pointed to the ceiling and you paled at the strange talismans that were carved into the moldering wood. It was old writing, barely legible, but you could still make out some of the prayers.
Good Harvest.
Boy Child.
Rain.
Full Stomach.
Anxiety twisted in your stomach and you bit your lip as you tried to recall the elder’s boring speech. Something about being sent a gift, about a brighter year to come. Words you had assumed were their hopes of having the curse eradicated.
“It's a trap.” Satoru shuffled over to the futon, flopping onto it without a care. He was too tall for it, his feet hanging off the edge. The man hadn’t bothered taking his shoes off, pointedly ignoring polite behavior. You followed suit, sitting beside him. Tucking your knees to your chest, you rested your chin, letting out a sigh.
“You can take it down right?” 
Satoru snorted, shifting his glasses to stare at you with one bright blue eye.
“All this time and you still doubt me?”  He pouted at you, reaching over and jabbing you in the side. You huffed at that, then froze as a ripple of curse energy hit you. The beastly curse was moving closer.
“It knows we’re here.” You whispered, shifting closer to the man. Satoru hummed, shifting to his elbows. His glasses had slid to the end of his nose and you shivered as his intense gaze swept around the room.
“This house might be part of it.”
“WHAT?” You clamped a hand over your mouth as the shriek left you. Horror churned in your stomach, your heart thundering in your ears as you felt the curse move even faster.
“Relax.” Satoru tugged you down next to him, one arm sliding about your waist. You opened your mouth to tell him you would NOT relax, when you felt the familiar tug of teleportation.
“FUCK!” You yelped, clinging to the arm about your waist. Satoru had pulled the two of you above the small hut. You gasped as a massive, slithering black shape slammed into the side of the house, squirming through one of the windows. A thin trail was left behind, the ooze twitching like maggots on the dry dirt.
“Weird.” Satoru sighed, tugging his glasses off and flinging them aside. You watched them disappear into the night, sighing as you knew after this, the man would have you looking for them.
A howl resounded below you and you watched in horror as the oozing mass wriggled from the house, barreling towards the village. Satoru hummed, watching it go with a look of mild disinterest.
“It’s going to kill them.” Your nails sunk deeper into the fabric of his sleeve. The curse was almost at the first house, the trail of sludge left behind slowly squirming after it.
“They were going to let us die.” Satoru had a look on his face, one you hadn’t seen before. It scared you, a look so apathetic it bordered on cruel.
“Satoru, it's going to kill them.” You snapped, squirming in his grasp. He was several feet above the ground and you knew a fall from this height could kill you. But you needed him to move, needed the look to leave his face.
There was a scream, high and faint as it was whisked away by the wind. 
“SATORU.” You yelled, pounding your fists against his arm, willing him to move. Willing null to activate for just a second. The sound of his name seemed to spur him into action and you gasped as suddenly you were on the ground.
The world spun around you and you fell backwards as you lost your fight against his teleportation. Faintly, you could hear the sounds of fighting, screaming. There were prayers as well. All of them muffled as you retched.
You didn’t know why it was affecting you so badly this time. Normally you could swallow the odd sensation. You swiped a shaking hand against your mouth, sighing as you turned to see a village in shambles.
Satoru stood in the middle of it, steely gaze sweeping over the trembling villagers who watched him in a mix of awe and terror. He had killed their strange god and destroyed half the buildings around him in the process. You noted that the little cursed hut remained intact, although it looked more aged, as if the years had finally caught up to it.
“Entertain another curse like that and it won’t be just the houses I destroy.” Satoru snapped. You shivered as he appeared before you, the man roughly pulling you to his side. As you were tugged through to the next location, you swore you saw a tear fall from his snowy lashes. 
When you returned to the school campus, Shoko had pulled you aside, asking how Satoru had seemed. You told her what happened, giving her a questioning look when she seemed to deflate. 
“It's nothing. Just the anniversary of a bad time for the both of us.” Was all she would say.
Knife
“When you activate null, use this.” Naoya Zen’in held out his hand, the large knife balanced perfectly on his palm. The blade was odd, curved in multiple places like a snake. It shone a soft silvery white, looking more like it was made from a shiny fabric than any metal. The blade stood in stark contrast with the deep burgundy hilt. The burgundy seemed to be an odd lacquer, bits of the same silver peeking out here and there. It looked a bit like a dragon’s head, sharp details sticking out here and there.
Made sense,  You thought dully. The council had told you to retrieve the ‘Dragon’s Fang’.
It had been 3 months since you entered the world of Jujutsu sorcerer. 3 months since your normal life ended and the drudgery of being Gojo’s assistant began. 
“He can still fight without his powers.” You murmured, staring at the shimmering blade. It was special, held in the large armory the Zen’in family watched over. Super secret unless of course you were a Zen’in or listened to gossip in the sorcerer world. Despite the family’s reclusive and in your opinion, incestous lifestyle, information still slithered from their estate. You had a feeling some of it was intentional, the family throwing their weight around while trying to come across as more elite than other clans. It honestly annoyed you, it was bad enough that you were looked down upon for messing with other sorcerers powers a few months back, but now with the Zen’ins? It was a whole other level of snubbing.
The council had sent you to the Zen’in estate with no notice. You weren’t sure what Gojo had done, but they were pissed, practically shaking as they demanded you follow their orders.
It wasn’t the quietly spoken “if he goes rouge, take him down”. No this time it felt like an assassination order. 
Entering the estate had only added to that feeling. The servants only had sharp looks and silent pointing as they guided you from the entrance to Naoya. He was even worse, the man flashing you a smile you knew he thought was charming and you thought was akin to a serial killer.
“Yeah but even if you die you’ve still done us a service.” He followed the chilling words with another horrible smile. You shuddered, slowly reaching up to grab the knife.
Your plan had been to avoid touching the man, but Naoya was quick. His free hand came up, quickly trapping your own hand in his grasp.
You suppressed the urge to yank your hand from his grasp, trying to offer him a polite smile.
“You know.” The man moved closed, the sleeves of his haori brushing against your arms. There was barely any space between the two of you and you winced as the position angled your wrists painfully.
“If you do survive, I’m in need of a wife.”
There was a moment of silence, the man leering down at you. 
“I uh. What?” Was all you could manage. A mixture of amusement and rage twisted in your  chest. Jujitsu sorcerers seemed to all have issues with ego, the surety with which they carried themselves borderline narcissistic. 
“Well, your ability might be useless after Gojo is gone. But having a wife who was strong enough to take down that sorry excuse for a sorcerer. Well.” 
He laughed sharply, fingers digging into your hand. The embossed hilt of the blade was sharp in places and it bit into the palm of your hand painfully.
“Let’s just say that's a good look for me.”
Silence fell after his words as you struggled to think of a response. Insulting him would only land you in hot water, but staying quiet might be taken as acceptance.
“Mr. Zen’in.” You began, flinching slightly when the man let out a huff.
“Call me Naoya.” His hands were like steel vices, pressing into your flesh with the subtle nastiness that ran through his family.
“Mr. Zen’in.” You persisted, slowly wiggling your hand out of his. The hilt of the blade hurt, scraping your palm as you worked your hand free.
“As flattering as your suggestion is. I must politely decline.” Your palm was bleeding. The cursed blade had torn two lines through your flesh, like gnarled claw marks. You curled your fingers, letting the hand drop to your side. Blood spattered from between the digits, dripping to the expensive tatami beneath. It was rude, but it was the only insult to the Zen’ins you could actually get away with.
“Think you’re too good for me, don't you?” Naoya hissed, his eyes narrowed to slits. He looked like a large snake, his fangs bared at the little mouse that had bit him.
You shook your head slowly, licking your lips as you thought how best to answer. On one hand you could lie and tell him something to stroke his ego. On the other hand.
“You wouldn’t want Satoru’s sloppy seconds would you?” It was a lie of course, the man couldn’t stand you. But Naoya didn’t know that.
You regretted the words however, almost instantly. Your head snapped to the side as Naoya slapped you. A gasp left your throat as you staggered, ears ringing from the force of the slap.
“Fucking whore.” He hissed, one hand wrapping around your bicep as he began dragging you through the halls of the estate. You stumbled after him, dazed and in pain. 
Before you knew it you were being shoved harshly, falling to the pavement in front of the Estate. Naoya stood over you for a moment, the knife clutched tightly in his hand. 
“The Zen’in don’t lend weapons to whores.” And with that, the estate doors slammed shut. 
You sat on the pavement for a moment, one hand prodding the cheek he had slapped. Had the asshole really used cursed energy to hit you? Overkill, everything about the Zen’in family was plain overkill.
There was no taxi to take you back into the city. Of course not. You were the council's dog, the thorn in Gojo’s side.
Tears welled in your eyes as you walked and you swiped a hand roughly against your cheek. It came away stained by blood, he had split your lips.
“Just what I need.” You sighed, trudging along the quiet street. The sun was nearing the end of its arch, sunset not too far away. How long would it take you to get back? A glance at your phone showed you a low battery and several missed calls. You sighed, quickly searching to see how long it would take a taxi to get to you.
Too long was the answer. It looked to you as if Naoya had done something. The closest car was a 40 minute drive from your location. You shoved your phone back in your pocket, stifling the urge to scream.
“So you ignore my calls in favor of Naoya Zen’in? Why am I not surprised?”
You nearly jumped out of your skin at the sound of Gojo’s familiar tone behind you. He had found you somehow and you hoped he wasn’t irritated enough to deny you the use of his teleportation skills.
“The council sent me there.” You turned, offering a small scowl. It was met with a furrowed brow, Gojo pressing his lips into a thin line. Even though his eyes were covered you could tell he was leveling a glare at your face.
“It didn’t go well.” You mumbled, pressing your hand against the tender spot on your cheek. There was probably a hand print nicely formed on your face by now.
You flinched as Gojo took a step forward, grabbing your wrist as you withdrew it from your face.
“Ah.” Was all you could think to say as he inspected the already scabbing cuts on your palm.
“They sent you for the Dragon’s Fang?” Gojo’s tone was even as he inspected the cuts. You nodded slowly, watching his face warily. If he knew the blade’s name then no doubt he knew the reason you were told to retrieve it. 
“Naoya is an idiot.” The man scoffed as he let your hand drop, turning his attention to your cheek. You winced as his finger prodded it, limitless buzzing uncomfortably against the bruise.
“What did you say to piss him off?” Gojo’s lips were twisted in a scowl, his irritation for once not directed at you.
“Well.” You cleared your throat inhaling sharply, “He told me I'd make a good wife.”
Gojo scoffed at that, pulling away as he stared down at you. The bruise on your cheek burned as you flushed, squirming slightly under his hidden but still intense gaze.
“So I ah.” You paused again, not able to get the words from your throat. Silence stretched between the two of you for a long moment. The man was still, hands in his pockets as he waited for you to finish.
“So I told him he wouldn’t want your sloppy seconds.” It was barely a whisper that left your lips, but Gojo heard you clearly. The man let out a loud laugh, one hand patting you on the shoulder as he did so. You were surprised at how unbothered he was by it. You had expected anger or annoyance per usual. This was different.
“Oh that’s perfect.” He mimed wiping a tear from his blindfold, still chortling. “I can’t wait for the next meeting we’re in.”
You shuddered as he teleported you without warning, the dizzying lurch in your stomach almost too much to bear. The familiar halls of Jujutsu high surrounded you and you shuddered, trying to rid yourself of the after effects of being pulled through space so roughly. You realized he had set you down in front of Shoko’s office, the familiar door a welcome sight for your aching face.
“Why?” You asked, panting slightly as you straightened. The urge to vomit never got easier to swallow, his stupid ability’s side effect lingered like a bad omen.
Gojo grinned, leaning in to gently pat your stinging cheek. His breath smelled sweet, the scent of spun sugar and chocolate filling your nose.
“So I can slap the shit out of him.” The man laughed as he pulled away, the grin turning devious as he turned to knock on Shoko’s office door. 
“And to ask why he wants my sloppy seconds so bad.” 
Lie
He was lying.
“Just friend with benefits” A grunted moan, his hands tight against your hips, grip painful against your soft flesh. Satoru’s hips thrust against yours, driving his cock deeper into your warmth. His pale face and hair were drenched with sweat, the man somehow not tired 3 rounds in. You writhed beneath him, breathless and aching. He was merciless with each thrust, the head of his cock hitting your cervix with deadly precision. Between your thighs he looked like a pale god, chiseled muscles flexing with each thrust into your core.
“Won’t happen again.” His tongue was on your throat, lips sucking at you as if you were the sweetest nectar. You moaned beneath him, fingers gripping the mattress in an attempt to ground yourself. Satoru’s cock pulsed within your walls, his sloppy thrusting becoming more erratic as you let out a small cry. Each thrust dragged the fat head of his cock almost completely out of you before he slammed back in with dizzying force. You came around him, fingernails biting into his back as he spilled his own release within you. 
“Last time.” Satoru’s moan was muffled by the pillow your head was shoved into. He pounded into you from behind, fingernails biting into your hips as he chased his end. You felt as if you were made from jelly, soft moans barely escaping your throat as he slid roughly in and out. The slap of his balls against your clit and thighs echoed in the empty room. Mixed with your low moans, it made for a lewd cacophony. You clenched around him as he bit the back of your neck, a low cry leaving your throat.
“No more.” He huffed, white hair slicked to his forehead as he thrust slowly into your cunt. His lips were on yours, soft kisses swallowing your moans as he caressed your breasts. This was more gentle than usual, almost loving. Satoru was savoring you.
Satoru was addicted to you. And he was lying to you both.
Moan
You hadn’t meant to moan. The sound had slipped out as you stretched, the warm sun and sand eliciting the noise from you. Not that you cared, this was a well earned vacation, one you had practically begged for. Sure you had to go alone, everyone else having missions and no free time. Your eyes slid shut and you let out a content sigh. It was worth it just to relax under the bright sun. You had earned this, the past year had been shit and more recently had gotten confusing. Satoru hadn’t said anything about the two of you sleeping together. He hadn’t acknowledged it. And while you were fine with it being a one time thing, it did feel a bit odd to not even talk about it. A simple ‘That was great but never again’ would have been preferable to the silence.
“Geez, didn’t realize the beach was a porno set.” 
Your eyes snapped open at the familiar voice. To your right sat Gojo, wearing nothing but blue swim trunks. You pretended to not notice the trail of hair that snaked beneath the rather low waist band of his shorts. He shot you a teasing grin, pretending that he was blind to your annoyance. You propped yourself up, leveling a glare at him.
He was drawing stares with his physic. Even out here on a rather remote beach, the man stood out as a model. Long limbs and the shock of white hair made it so he was the center of attention always.
“Are you skipping out on a mission right now?” Despite it being your vacation time, your mind immediately leapt to the pile of files you knew was sitting forgotten on his desk. Satoru snorted, lying back on your beach blanket and crossing his arms behind his head.
“I finished early. Just didn’t tell Yaga yet.” 
He was responsibly slacking off. A different route than he normally took. Still, with him here, that put you in the hot seat if Yaga and the council figured it out. 
“Go away.” You huffed, lying back down and closing your eyes again. Focusing on the sound of the ocean and seagulls, you tried to ignore the feeling of the back of his hand against your thigh.
“I’m not allowed to visit my favorite assistant?” You didn’t have to open your eyes to know that he was smirking.
“I’m your only assistant.” You quipped back, nestling further into the blanket and the sand beneath. If only the sand would open up and swallow the man whole. Satoru was silent but remained beside you, his warmth somehow competing with that of the sun. 
“So what's the plan for tonight?” He asked it so casually, as if you were a couple deciding on the next step of their vacation. You propped yourself on your side with a huff, scowling down at the man.
“I am going to get wasted at the hotel bar and you are going to be at the highschool filing reports for Yaga.” 
You jabbed your finger in his chest to punctuate your point. Satoru grabbed the offending hand gently, holding it to his chest. 
“Or we could get drunk at the hotel bar.”
You scoffed at that, tugging your hand free and standing. The white haired man followed suit, stretching as he did so. You pretend to not notice the tight planes of his chest and stomach tensing as he did so. He looked good in the sun. Too good.
“You can’t hold your alcohol.” It was a fun fact that Satoru seemed to pass around like it was the most important fact about him. Any adult sorcerer working in the Tokyo area probably knew that Gojo Satoru couldn’t drink. 
“Wanna bet?”
You paused, one foot extended to start your trek back to the beachside hotel. Satoru did keep his bets. You had heard as much from both Shoko and Nanami. Usually his bets were stupid and the prize for winning involved him spending money in some way. But you wouldn’t complain about the Gojo family account being used to buy you a treat.
“What are the stakes?” You tucked your beach blanket under your arm, squinting as you stared up at the man. The sun threaded through his white hair like slivers of gold. His hair reflected the light so well it was difficult to look at him without sunglasses.
“First person to tap out loses.” Satoru looked so confident that for a moment, you wondered if he could seriously out drink you. But no, you smiled, giving him a small nod.
“And if you lose?” 
The man hummed, tapping his chin mockingly as he thought. He looked beyond amused at the thought of you winning.
“I’ll have Yaga extend your vacation and you can use my debit card for one whole day, no questions.” 
That had you pause. Extended vacation was an easy thing for him to do, but that paired with unlimited access to his money felt odd. You narrowed your eyes at him, waiting for the catch.
“And if you lose.” He paused, licking his lips as he stared down at you. Silence stretched between the two of you before he let out a laugh. 
“You’ll see.”
You didn’t like the sound of that but you didn’t think that you could lose to Mr. Lightweight. It was well worth the risk.
Or so you thought. Your mind changed when you were 10 shots in, Satoru keeping pace with you easily. This was not the man who couldn’t keep his alcohol. He sober where as you were struggling to not gag as you forced your 11th shot down. You had agreed to some expensive monstrosity. The bartender having pointed out how high the alcohol volume was per shot. Satoru had bought the bottle, setting it on the table between you. A black label and shockingly pink liquid inside, it didn’t look appetizing. You were pleasantly surprised with your first shot. It had initially been delicious. But now all you tasted was sickeningly sweet liquor that slid slowly down your throat like a nauseating honey.
The room swayed around you, low lights and loud music creating a confusing haze in your mind.
“D-did you just want me drunk?” You slurred, one shaking hand reaching for the bottle to pour your 12th shot. Satoru grabbed your hand, holding it in his. The large hand around yours was warm and you swayed slightly as you traced the veins that threaded over the back of his hand.
“I didn’t think you would go this far.” He sounded perfectly sober. If it weren’t for the light blush across his cheeks you would have assumed he hadn’t been drinking at all.
Maybe he hadn’t. You thought dully, leaning across the table to scrutinize his mouth. Maybe he’s been teleporting the alcohol out of his mouth.
It was not a logical thought, but you were well past that point. There was no way you were losing to Mr. Pretty boy. Grabbing his face with one hand, you glared at his lips.
“You’re cheatin’.” You mushed his cheeks, squinting at his plush lips. Satoru let out a small chuckle, sticking his tongue out.
“Am not.” His response was childish as were his actions, the man teleporting the two of you and the bottle from the bar to a room. For a moment it felt as if your stomach was left in the hotel bar. It took all of your willpower not to vomit, the lingering effects of his ability causing the room to sway even more.
You gawked at the large room, faintly realizing it was the penthouse suite. The very one you had joked to Yaga about booking only for the man to go pale and ask that you please don’t. It cost over 2500 dollars a night.
And you could see why. It was essentially one large and very open apartment with an immaculate view of the ocean. The large floor to ceiling windows showed off the ocean glittering beneath a full moon. You let go of Satoru’s face, swaying slightly as you walked over to the windows.
“Th-this is your room?” You glanced over your shoulder, hands pressed against the cool glass in an attempt to keep yourself steady. He nodded, joining you with a small smile.
“The school doesn’t pay for me.” 
It made sense. The man never wore generic clothing brands, he always chose the most expensive restaurants for lunch and he seemed to have a taste for wasting money on tourist trap sweets.
You watched the waves crash against the glittering shore, entranced by the dancing moonlight. It was better than anything you could have seen from your small room. You had somehow booked one of the few rooms that faced the parking lot. 
The dark waves swelled and abated, a mesmerizing repeated action that had you in a slight trance.
“Did I win?” His voice had become huskier and you turned in time to see Satoru downing another shot. That put him at 13. You let out a scoff, marching unsteadily over to him and reaching up to snatch the bottle away. He held it above your head, blue eyes glittering in amusement as you let out a noise of frustration.
“You’re cheating!” You snapped, jabbing a finger into his chest. Satoru scoffed at that, turning to place the bottle on a nearby side table.
“How so?” He crossed his arm, looking down as you jabbed at him again. With a huff you made a wild gesture at his face then around you.
“Teleporting the shots.” 
Satoru blinked at that, blue eyes widening slightly before he burst out laughing. His shoulder shook dramatically as he doubled over, cackling like a mad man.
“Y-you think I’d waste energy on teleporting shots??” The look he gave you was pure incredulity. As if he couldn’t believe how stupid you were. You felt your face flush, embarrassment swelling in your throat as you tried to think of a response. 
The alcohol made it hard to think, it dampened your mind's ability to snap a little retort at him. So instead, you doubled down.
“Yes.” You said it with as much mustered courage as you could. Internally you were beginning to doubt yourself. But you didn’t want to admit defeat. You were too proud.
Satoru let out another barking laugh, leaning in close. You could smell the sweet liquor on his breath. It radiated from him as heavily as it must’ve been radiating from you. 
Didn’t mean he drank it. You thought, leaning back as he closed in further. Satoru proved you wrong with a kiss.
He tasted as if his mouth had been drowned in the liquor. And in a way it had. You moaned as he lapped at your lips, the man slipping his tongue into your mouth. Unlike earlier, the taste didn’t make you want to gag.
No, on Satoru's tongue it was somehow sweeter. His hand gripped your waist, pulling you in closer as he deepened the kiss. You followed his tongue with your own, leaning into him. Letting Satoru guide you to the large bed.
You were inebriated, more so than him, but you didn’t care. The buzz in your head fueled your actions. You were ravenous, wanting to taste him. Wanting him to devour you.
You blinked and your clothes were off, his large hands parting your thighs as he lapped eagerly at your folds. The warmth of his mouth sent shudders through your core. You moaned, rutting your pussy against his face. Satoru held your hips in place, laughing as you let out a small whine. He kissed and lapped at your clit, eating you out as if it were his last meal.
You shuddered with each moan he released against your warm flesh, the vibrations adding to your mounting pleasure.
The heat in your stomach was tight, a taut rope ready to snap as Satoru sucked at your folds, his tongue laving against the soft flesh.
Satoru flicked his tongue against your clit, teeth scraping against the sensitive bud as he pushed deeper into your heat. You came as he thrust two fingers into your cunt, the simple intrusion enough to send you over the edge. Walls clenching around his long fingers, you moaned into your palm, shuddering as Satoru continued thrusting his fingers into you.
You blinked again and he was climbing on top of you, his lips sliding against yours. You drank him in hungrily, the taste of alcohol and yourself strange against your tongue. Threading your arms around his neck, you pulled him close, allowing the tall man to slot himself between your legs.
Satoru’s hands slipped beneath your lower back, tilting your hips up and letting his cock slid into your core with ease. You moaned as he bottomed out, thick cock filling you completely. He set a soft pace, each thrust almost loving as Satoru chased his own release.
You moaned against his neck, hips chasing his as you felt a second orgasm building. The rough patch of pubic hair at the base of his cock kept catching on your clit, sending small waves of pleasure through your stomach. You shuddered beneath him, walls pulsing as he dragged the head of his cock all the way out before plunging back in. 
“Satoru.” You slurred breathlessly, your tone begging. The man groaned in response, his grip tightening on your back, his pace picking up. Each thrust brought you closer to the edge, your walls fluttering widely around him as he slammed back in to the hilt. 
“Cum.” Satoru rasped, his lips tickling your neck as he hastened his pace. You shuddered at his words, a small orgasm washing through you. Walls clamping down on his cock you let out a cry as he pulled back, hands grabbing your hips. Satoru slammed into you, his chest and face flushed as he chased his end. Your walls clenched around him, almost too sensitive as he slammed into you again and again.
Satoru came with a growl, his hips slamming into you a final time, hips flush against yours as his cock spilled within you. The heat made you shudder, your walls flutter lightly as his cock jerked within you.
You blinked and the blankets were tucked around you. Satoru had cleaned you up, slipping into bed beside you with a smile.
“There’s water in the bedside table if you need it.” His voice was low and tired, the man burying his head beneath the pillows. You hummed in response, moving closer to his warmth. Your pussy ached. One one had he had been rough and on the other you wanted more.
“I’m never drinkin’ again.” You giggled into the pillow, your eyes sliding shut as you tried to block out the spinning room. Satoru snorted at that, mess of white hair peeking from beneath his pillow, “Yeah right.”
You halfheartedly shoved your foot into the back of his knee, snickering as the man let out an indignant huff. 
“Next time I’ll win.” You murmured, snuggling closer to him. Satoru let out an amused noise.
“See? Already talking about more alcohol. Deviant.”
Nasty
He had stopped being nasty. Between the cake and Naoya insulting the two of you it wasn’t really a surprise. The natural progression of relationships dictated that this was the next logical step for the two of you.
It just felt wrong. You walked on eggshells around the man, afraid to do anything that would bring back his ire. In your eyes he was the unknown factor. While you were fine with moving into a less volatile work environment, Satoru was as ever, unreadable. 
So you were cautious, the mouse that followed the lion on its rounds, waiting to be eaten.Satoru noticed, of course. Nothing went unseen by the six eyes.
“Can you act normal?” It was snapped at you mid battle. Satoru had his fist lodged in a curse’s abdomen, shooting you a blindfold covered glare as he yanked his arm free. You offered the man a look of confusion, jumping out of the way as the second curse smashed its fist into the concrete beside you. A howl of frustration made you wince and you were quick to dart behind Satoru as the curse swung again.
The sorcerer was quick to dispatch it, barely looking at the howling mass and instead turning to you with a glare.
“You keep acting like you’re waiting for me to jump you.” The words were snapped, closer to what you had grown used to the past few months. And he wasn’t too far off the mark. In a way you were waiting for a version of that. Waiting for him to snap at you with the annoyance he had always reserved for you.
“You’ve gotten a lot nicer.” You murmured, side stepping the dissolving curses to follow him to the next location. Satoru huffed at that, seeming to struggle for a moment before answering.
“I’m stuck with you.” He pulled his blindfold down slightly, allowing one glittering blue eye to peek at you. In the bright sun it looked as if his eye were glowing, the glittering iris eerily bright.
“No point in putting energy into being nasty.” 
You hummed at that response, clasping your arms behind you as you trailed the sorcerer. His words were woven with something else. An emotion he was trying to keep from you. 
Silence stretched on between the two of you as you walked back to Jujutsu High. For once he didn’t teleport you away, leaving you to walk alone. It was nice, the cool breeze threading through your hair as you walked beside him.
“Is there any sweet I can make for next week's mission?” You decided to break the silence, not wanting to let it linger too long. This was an olive branch of sorts. Testing to see if things had truly changed. 
Gojo glanced over his shoulder at you, gaze hidden as always. You noted the breeze that didn’t touch him despite whipping up your hair around your face. The man walked, a sort of affront to nature. Existing as a contradiction to your old life and the rules of the world as you knew it. And he looked so human as he did so.
“Anything at all?” He asked. You nodded, pausing as he stopped walking. The tall man thought for a moment, shoving his hands deep in his pockets.
“Do you know how to make Kikufuku?”
You blinked at that, not expecting it. The dessert was a little difficult but you figured you had a week to try and perfect it. And you had a feeling he might eat any failed attempt you gave him anyways if it was sweet enough. 
“I can do that.” You offered him a small smile. Satoru smiled back, turning to continue back towards the highschool. You followed, not minding the silence that settled between the two of you.
Orgasm
“One more.” He groaned, white hair covering his brilliant eyes. You whimpered at that, shaking your head as you attempted to weakly push him away. Satoru was like a statue, his lips latched on the soft flesh of your neck. 
The two of you had been at it for what felt like hours. Your abdomen ached from cumming multiple times. His fingers that had been like silk earlier were now tormentors, dancing over your sensitive flesh. You had no idea how he was able to keep hard, the man having emptied himself within you at least 4 times now. And yet he persisted.
“He was hit with a stupid curse.” Shoko looked more exhausted than usual. The bags under her eyes were darker, intensifying the dirty look she was giving Satoru. You nodded slowly, wondering why of all people, you had been woken up in the middle of the night for this. It wasn’t like you could reverse a curse. Shoko was the best healer in Tokyo and if she couldn’t fix it, no one could.
“I can’t undo it so he’ll need to ride this one out.”
You glanced back at Gojo, taking in his blown pupils, glassy eyes and pink dusted cheeks. It was a look you had seen only during sex. He looked ravenous and slightly in pain. 
“Shoko please do not tell me what I think you’re going to tell me.” Dread swirled in your stomach. In the research you had done alone, you had come across curses of a nastier variety. Nasty in that they tended to infect humans in ways that broke down self control, caused them to attack or worse. You had read of a curse in Kyoto that had existed several years ago. It had been used by a curse user Geisha to influence her male patrons. To have them literally die without sex.
The small brunette gave you a nod as the answer.
“Please.” Satoru was begging. It was so unlike him and you knew that the curses effect was still holding strong. You let out a garbled moan as he slid two fingers into your cunt, thrusting sloppily into you.
“Just keep him busy while Nanami finishes the thing off.” Shoko shifted to the side as you pulled Satoru from his seat and towards the door. Almost immediately his hands were on you, sliding beneath your shirt as if his best friend wasn’t 4 feet away.
“And if Nanami fails?” You weren’t aware of anyone being able to keep the blonde busy and shared a look with Shoko. It was the, we don’t get paid enough for this shit look. The answer was they kept throwing sorcerers at the thing until it was taken down. That's why Gojo had gone first, it was a special grade and he should have dispatched it with ease. It was concerning that instead he was a mumbling mess groping you without shame.
“One more.” His voice was raspy in your ear. Satoru’s lips latched on your ear, his thumb roughly pressing against your clit. The two fingers within you thrust sharply against your aching heat. Your walls quivered around the long digits, too sensitive to do what he asked. You shook your head, wordlessly moaning as you threaded your fingers through his hair. Tugging at his head did nothing to deter him, the man merely moving his lips to your breast, ignoring the small whine you let out.
It wasn’t easy getting him to your apartment. The man was determined to fuck you, location be damned. A small blessing was how close your apartment was. You dropped your keys twice, each time due to Satoru’s hands being somewhere they shouldn’t. In truth you were slightly nervous as well. This felt like taking advantage of the man. Yes he was practically begging for it, but you still felt odd about it. 
“Damn you Shoko.” You muttered, tugging him inside your apartment and locking the door. This went way beyond your job duties. Way beyond the relationship you currently had with the man. 
Satoru’s blue eyes were like beacons in the dimly lit room, taking in your swollen lips and half lidded eyes. He still looked ravenous, pupils dilated as he took in your flush form.
“One more.” 
Satoru moved, almost too quickly to follow. You shuddered as his hot breath met your wet cunt, the man staring at you for a moment from between your thighs. With his snowy hair and brilliant eyes making him look almost vampiric. Demonic.
You let out a shrill moan as Satoru began lapping at your clit. His warm tongue moving in tandem with his lazily thrusting fingers. It was too much, overwhelming. It was as if electricity crackled beneath your skin, stemming from his mouth and fingers. Satoru moaned against your folds, his tongue lapping languidly at your heat. 
He seemed drunk on your taste, the man making obscene noises as he drank in your juices. It was too much and you found yourself somehow cumming again, the small orgasm ripping painfully through you. 
Every cell in your body seemed to shake, your breath catching in your throat as Satoru lifted his head. His lips parted and you whined as you waited for him to mutter ‘one more’ yet again.
And then something shifted.
Satoru blinked once, then twice. He sat up, one large hand rubbing over his face and into his sweaty hair. You waited, holding your breath as he shuddered, shaking his head as if to clear it.
To your immense relief, Satoro looked back at you with clear eyes. The odd glazed look having vanished. Nanami was successful.
“Oh thank god.” You rasped, allowing yourself to shift away from the man. On top of being immensely sore, you were becoming uncomfortably aware of how much of a mess you were. A mix of saliva, sweat and cum was drying on your thighs and the sheets beneath.
“Fuck.” Satoru was equally raspy, wincing as he stood. You noted that his raging boner had settled down, the appendage looking just as sore as you felt. 
“Shower?” You nodded at that, taking the hand he had extended you. It took immense effort, neither of you able to fully stand. Between the two of you it took nearly 10 minutes to hobble the short distance to your bathroom. Your legs felt like jelly and you knew Satoru’s hips were killing him. 
The hot water was a balm against your aching flesh, the two of you helping the other wash the dried aftermath of your coupling. Satoru looked apologetic as he did so, the man uncharacteristically quiet as he helped. You paid it no mind, grateful as he teleported you to his apartment. Neither of you had the energy to clean your bed and you refused to sleep in the mess. 
Instead the two of you collapsed in his massive bed, Satoru pulling you into his arms as you began to drift to sleep.
“ ‘M sorry.” He mumbled against your hair. His hands were warm against your skin, holding you close. You let out a small hum in response, feeling exhaustion settle into your bones.
“If I ever find out you got hit with that curse on purpose I will kill you.” It was barely a whisper, your lips pressed against his chest as you allowed sleep to take you. As you fell asleep, you almost swore he laughed.
Pain
“Hold still.” You sighed. The teen grumbled at you, wincing as you tightened the bandage. Yuji had gotten badly injured. Not his fault, you in part blamed Nanami, the adult who was supposed to be watching him. But truly the fault lay with Mahito, or whatever his name was and Gojo for allowing Yuji on this mission.
The fight had pummeled the kid so badly that you were surprised he was conscious. You held another bandage over a weeping hole in his hand, trying your best to not hurt him further. Blood and dirty tissue were strewn across the classroom around you, the makeshift attempts at stemming the bleeding creating a gorey mess.
“Don’t start.” Nanami sighed as you leveled a look at him as he entered the makeshift base. You bit your tongue, merely nodding when he offered to take over. Nanami was upset, no that wasn’t right. He was furious. 
“I'm going to find Gojo.” You stood, brushing your skirt off and grimacing at the drying stains on the gray fabric. Nanami nodded, focused on the trembling kid before him.
“Don’t kill Gojo, if you can help it.”
You laughed at that, only slightly amused. The blonde knew you and Satoru well. As you left the building, you passed a panicked Ichiji, the man stammering into his cell phone as he rushed up the stairs past you.
The train ride was uncomfortable, the dried blood on your skirt getting you many stares. But you ignored it, focusing on your anger. As an adult it was your job to keep the students safe. That line of thinking extended to all of the Jujutsu Staff. Taking risks was part of the job, yes, but recently it had felt as though they were placing the kids directly into harm's way. The council was behind it, the old idiots determined to bend the world to their whims. But the teachers could still twist the rules to keep the students safe.
It was easy enough to find Gojo. For once he wasn’t on a mission. The man was actually doing paperwork, sunglasses perched on his nose and a popsicle in his mouth. You entered the staff room with a clatter, the door slamming shut behind you noisily. 
“You are a pain in this world’s ass.” You huffed as the man looked up from a file. Satoru raised an eyebrow, pulling the popsicle from his mouth with a wet smack.
“Hello to you too princess.” The white haired man looked at you warily, his tone carrying an unspoken question.
“Yuji almost died.” You sat on the desk, purposefully covering the file he was working on. It was a move he frequently pulled on you and you figured it was about time for a taste of his own medicine. Satoru sat back, popping the popsicle back in his mouth as you continued.
“This is the second time, in only a few months.” You gestured widely, trying to keep your anger in check. In the back of your mind you kept seeing the teen’s hands, full of holes as if someone had taken a drill to his flesh. It was horrific and you knew despite his smiles and reassurances, Yuji was in pain. Not just physical either. There was a mental toll to this job and it had been made a thousand times worse with that mission.
“If you aren’t careful he might make that curse bond or whatever with Sukuna.” 
“He already did.” Sstoru tossed the bar popsicle stick into the trash can, shrugging at your incredulous look.
“WHAT?” You sat bolt upright, eyes wide as you took in his calm demeanor. Satoru ran a hand through his snow hair, shrugging again as you sputtered at him. There were rules to follow when something like this happened. Reports to file, a council to inform. None of that had happened as far as you were aware. 
“How do you know?” You tried to calm yourself, fingernails digging into your palm as you stared at him.
“Call it intuition.” Satoru stood, gently lifting you from the desk and setting you aside. You huffed at this, lips pulling down in a scowl as he went back to the file you had sat on. One hand threaded through his snowy hair, the man letting out a sigh as you stood closer to him.
“Should we talk to him about it?” Your tone was more defeated now, shoulders feeling heavy as you stared at the impassive man.
“No. It's not like he would be able to talk about it.” Satoru sat back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest. You shot him a questioning look, your anger leaving you as he answered.
“Sukuna would make sure of that.” 
It made sense. You sighed, looking down at your blood stained skirt.. The sorcerer was infuriatingly always right. A realization made you laugh out loud and you shook your head as Satoru shot you a questioning glance.
“I was just thinking. I used to annoy you and now here you are annoying me.” 
He laughed at that, offering you one of his brilliant smiles.
“You’re still a pain in my ass.” There was no venom in his words, just a light teasing that made your heart flutter slightly.
“You love it.” You muttered, bumping your hip into his chair with a small grin. Satoru nodded, gazing back down at his paperwork as he answered.
“I do.”
Queasy
He was being an idiot. You knew it, Gojo knew it and worst of all, the council had enabled it. Another child saved from an execution. Postponed was the actual verdict but you knew if Satouru had his way, Yuji Itadori would live. 
But now? This was too much. All of the school was under the impression Yuji was dead. Satoru had laughed as he told you the plan, the manic grin on his face only a little unsettling. He had Nanami and Yuji parading all around Tokyo, investigating things that at last glance, were missions assigned to Gojo.
“Fuck.” You sighed, tossing your fork back on the plate. Food had been weird lately. The stress of the job and the added Yuji secret had been making your stomach go sour. Queasiness struck you at random points of the day and you resisted the urge to vomit. 
You had thought rice and curry would be safe. When you ordered from your favorite restaurant, you had intentionally left a note asking that they make it as mild as possible and they had. But four bites in and you couldn’t finish. You stared at the nearly full plate, willing yourself to just eat a little more. 
In the past week you had barely eaten, the odd feeling making it impossible to stomach much past liquids. It was affecting what little work you did, Gojo noting that you were slower than usual. He was joking, he assured you, the man more willing to be handsy with you now that the secret of your relationship was known among the students.
Lifting another bite to your mouth, you paused, then bolted. Nausea swelled in your throat and you barely made it to the toilet in time, the little bit of food coming right back up. Heaving into the toilet, you faintly wondered if you should get a check up from Shoko. The woman was busy but you knew if you asked she would put everything down to assist.
“Ew.” 
You flinched at the familiar male voice, lifting your eyes from the white ceramic. Gojo was leaning against the doorway, a box of mochi in one hand. He popped one of the small treats in his mouth, watching you glare up at him.
“Need time off?” He asked around his mouthful. You shook your head, shakily standing and flushing the toilet. Swiping a hand across your mouth, you let out a sigh.
“It's just stress.”
Gojo hummed at that, wiggling his eyebrows at you suggestively, “You know what's good for that?” 
Rolling your eyes, you stepped around him, shuffling back to the kitchen. The food smelled too much. It wasn’t bad, it was just off putting. You put it away, dry heaving once and shuddering.
“Are you sure it's just stress?” Gojo had followed you, still eating the mochi. You knew that within the next 10 minutes they would be gone. The man ate enough sugar to put a normal person in a coma.
You opened your mouth to answer and then gagged again as the sickly sweet smell of the mochi finally made its way to you. Of all the flavors, strawberry had to be the strongest. You hurtled to the bathroom again, this time vomiting bile. Your stomach was empty and you let out a whimper at the tight cramping in your belly.
Satoru had followed you back, sans the mochi. He looked concerned, blue eyes roving over your form before moving off you and locking on the small wicker basket you kept next to the toilet.
“I know you consider us fuck buddies.” He started. You grimaced at that, heaving into the toilet again. He considered what you did as friends with benefit. You loved him. Not that you would admit that, it would take an eternity before you did. Gojo Satoru was a man who couldn’t love you back, not the way you wanted him to.
“So this question might be crossing the line. I don’t know.” He shrugged, gesturing to the basket beside you, “When’s the last time you had your period?”
You froze at that, eyes sliding to the unopened package of pads that sat neatly beside you. A package you had bought well over two months ago.
Stress. It's just stress. You thought faintly. There was a buzzing in your head and you swayed where you kneeled. 
It couldn’t be. You felt sweat sliding down the back of your neck, your stomach cramping and writhing in your abdomen like a feral animal. Satoru was silent, eyes widening slightly as he took in your panicked expression.
“Oh fuck.” And he teleported. 
The nausea vanished as a sudden wave of anger and sadness hit you. Tears welled in your eyes and you let out a strangled cry.
That was his reaction to finding out he potentially got someone pregnant? What else could you expect from a man who reminded you, with his cock firmly buried inside you, that this was just a ‘thing between friends.’
“Here.”
You flinched at his reappearance, mouth parting in shock as he handed you a boxed pregnancy test.
“Did you steal this?” You asked incredulously, standing and quickly pulling down your pants. Sitting on the toilet, you blushed slightly, realizing Gojo was not going to budge from his spot at the door.
“Not really.” He shrugged at your irritated huff, “I put money on the counter.”
You sighed, trying to ignore the fact that he was staring as you peed on the stick. This was the most humiliating thing he’d ever done, you decided. An invasion of privacy that you weren’t prepared for. You supposed regular couples would have no issue with this. But with Gojo, you still weren’t sure he saw you past the pleasure you provided.
“Now we wait. You gingerly balanced the stick on the edge of the sink, grimacing at the sight. Saturo hummed in response, turning and marching back to the kitchen. You moved yourself to the living room, not wanting to watch the stick. Sitting on the couch, you let out a sigh, pulling a blanket over yourself.
You were cold and tired. Just stress things right? You prayed that was the case. In three minutes time you would find the true answer and it was all you could do to keep from crying.
You had barely gotten used to this strange sorcerer world. The idea of a mini Gojo Satoru running around was terrifying. 
Shoko had once mentioned that as a child, the man had bounties on his head. The world as is was fucked up as it was, addding sorcerers to the mix had only shown you it was fucked up with supernatural powers.  
“Here.” You blinked in surprise as Satoru brought you a cup of tea. Taking it gratefully you took a tiny sip. The warm liquid slid down your throat comfortingly, settling in your stomach. Thankfully, the tea didn’t seem to trigger your nausea.
For a moment the two of you just sat, the air between you tense. And then your phone went off. You flinched, turning off the alarm and staring wide eyed at Satoru. 
“You want me to look first?” 
You nodded at that, feeling a mix of fear and relief as he got up and marched into the bathroom. Silence, then he was coming back out, the test and the box in his hands. Satoru looked from one to the other, stopping before you. 
Turning them both towards you, he stood, his expression neutral. You looked at the stick and felt your heart sink. 
Double lines, you were pregnant.
“These things aren’t always accurate.” Gojo slipped the stick back in the box, tossing them in the small waste basket you kept in the living room.
“We should schedule a blood test.”
He was surprisingly calm, sitting beside you and sliding his hand down your back in a comforting motion.
“What if it's accurate?” You stared at the wastebasket and the small corner of blue that peeked over the edge. In your chest, your heart was thundering away. A mixture of fear and an odd sense of wonder churned in your stomach. The tea you had drunk felt like too much now, sloshing in your stomach in a sickening motion. 
“Then we’ll figure it out.” Satoru pulled you closer, and you rested your head on his shoulder, allowing him to slip his arm around your waist.
“What if I want to keep it?” You weren’t sure what to do. Your powers were unreliable, Gojo was the most powerful sorcerer in all of Japan. Had you ever wanted kids? You didn’t think so. But there was this odd feeling in your chest, a heaviness that was twined together with your secret love for Satoru.
“Then we keep it.” His answer was soft, murmured into your hair. You nodded, tears welling in the corners of your eyes. It had taken a moment but you realized in all of his answers he kept saying ‘we’. 
“You won’t leave me?” Your voice cracked slightly and you shut your eyes, body tensing as you waited for his answer.
Satoru pressed his lips against your forehead.
“Never.” He laughed slightly, “As much as you might annoy me. I’ll always take care of you.” 
You shifted, looking into his eyes, searching for the catch. Satoru offered a soft smile, leaning in and pressing a soft kiss to your lips.
“We’re in this together.”
Relax
“How am I supposed to relax with your damn eyes glowing in the dark?” 
You were beyond exhausted. Almost two days of no sleep, subsisting off of energy drinks and snacks from vending machines. The mission had been a bust, the curse user you had been sent after being given the heads up beforehand. Smug bastard that they were, they had dragged you and Satoru across two cities till finally you had cornered the curse user in a small village alley. 127 whole miles from the original spot you were supposed to have finished the mission. 
Despite the lack of sleep, Gojo had dispatched the curse user with ease. Hell maybe because of the lack of sleep. The man was a monster, something you were realizing more and more with each passing month. A good monster but still, you were glad you weren’t on the curse’s side of this battle.
“I’m not sleepy yet.” Satoru mumbled, eyes locked on the book in his hands. You scowled at that. It was pitch black in the hotel room, EXCEPT for the eerie glow that his eyes gave off. It let him see in the dark, see practically everything. And right now, it was making it impossible for you to sleep. Even across the room they glowed like annoying beacons. Everytime you managed to drift off, if you shifted ever so slightly, the blue glow would appear, burning through your eyelids.
You knew it was because he kept glancing at you. 
“Damn it.” You huffed. Throwing the blankets off, you slid out of bed, stomping the few feet over to him. Anger and exhaustion made you bold, turning off the normal filters that kept you polite. Now was not the time for niceties. You were tired and he needed sleep as well. Normal behavior be damned.
Satoru made a noise of surprise as you pulled the blankets from him. The book was tossed to one side as you straddled his thighs, gently pulling his member from his boxers. You ignored the grin he gave you as you bent down, gently licking the soft skin of his cock. It twitched in your hand, quickly hardening as you lapped at his skin. 
Satoru finally closed his eyes, the room truly dark as you gently sucked the tip of his cock. The room silent except for the soft lewd noises your mouth made against his skin.
You swirled your tongue over the head of his cock as you slowly slid his member further into your mouth. He wouldn’t fit in your mouth fully, the man was too large for that. But what didn’t fit in your mouth, you gently pumped with one hand. He was stiff and warm in your mouth, strangely sweet against your tongue. Not that you would ever complain. Saliva pooled from your lips, coating the rest of his length as you flattened your tongue against the head of his cock. He thrust his hips against your mouth, murmuring something you couldn’t quite hear.
Bobbing your head up and down, you hollowed your cheeks, slowly pulling against the tip of his cock. Satoru let out a muffled moan, one hand threading in your hair as he urged you further down his cock. You resisted the urge to gag, letting your throat relax as you humored the man.
“Good girl.” Satoru breathed out, the hand in your hair tightening as you took him down your throat. You scrunched your face as his pubic hair tickled your nose. It took all of your effort not to react, instead taking a deep inhale through your nose to try and fill your aching lungs. 
Satoru was too big, your throat ached as he began to gently thrust up into your mouth. You gripped his thighs to steady yourself, letting him take control. 
His thrusts were gentle, rutting against your throat with a rhythm you could take. Drool pooled from your lips, coating the base of his cock as you stifled a moan of your own. The grip on your hair tightened as you pulled all the way back, lips stopping to suck at his tip. You teased him for a moment, tongue laving at the underside of his cock. It let you breath while also teasing him a bit.
Satoru’s grip in your hair was iron, the man shaking beneath you as you slowly lowered your head again. Inch by inch you took him back, allowing him to push all the way back into your mouth.
“Fuck.” It was a small breathy moan, Satoru’s grip loosening as you took control. You took it slow, teasingly bobbing your head along his length. Just fast enough to build to his release, but not enough to send him over the edge.
This was your little revenge for him being such an ass during the mission. 
You let out a muffled yelp as his hand tightened in your hair again, pushing your face back down his length. Drool smeared across your nose and cheeks as he thrust up into your mouth, chasing his release with no regard for you anymore. 
A silent two can play this game from him.
Satoru’s low grunts and moans filled your ears as he pounded his length into your throat. It was bruising and you nearly gagged as he dragged his cock back then thrust it deep within your throat. Satoru ejaculated into the back of your throat and you swallowed instinctively. The warm liquid slid easily down your throat and you groaned as he kept cumming. His large hand massaged the back of your head as you swallowed his full load, a quiet praise falling from his lips.
With a sputter, you pulled yourself from him, coughing as you massaged your throat. On one hand you were a little pissed but on the other, you hoped he was finally tired.
“Go to bed.” You rasped, trying and failing to clear your throat. Satoru laughed at that, tugging you beside him and nuzzling your neck.
“Relax. You’re going to give yourself a stroke with how much you stress out.” His words carried a hint of sleepiness, the man’s eyes blessedly closed as you tugged the blankets over the two of you. He was being an ass again but you were too tired to fight him. Instead you allowed sleep to swiftly take you.
Sealed
“Suguru?” His voice sounded broken. Your heart ached from your hiding spot, fingers digging into the subway tile as you listened to the man you love break. Anger, incredulity and pain. They radiated from him in violent waves that painted the subway with his cursed energy. 
“You CAN’T be Suguru.” Rage had won, Satoru struggling against his bonds as he faced the imposter. You couldn’t hear the other man, his thin lips barely moving as he spoke to Satoru.
Not that it mattered. The situation was far beyond your abilities. Even if null worked now, you doubted it could do anything against the odd black prison Satoru was currently within. 
You had heard snippets on the way in. The curses who were intelligent enough to speak, Yuji who had figured it out somehow. All painted the picture that horrified you.
They meant to seal Gojo Satoru away. 
It meant destruction of the world as you knew it. And there was nothing you could do to stop it. 
So, as the reanimated Suguru moved to finalize the seal, you leapt forward. 
Your presence had been unnoticed, Your stupid ability kept you hidden from them until you stepped from behind the pillar.
And by the time they realized it, your hand was in his, and the seal was complete. 
You let out a terrified scream, fingers tightly gripping Satoru’s hand as pitch black surrounded you. It felt odd, as if all the air were being sucked from your lungs. You were being crushed and pulled apart at the same time. 
Then the black peeled away, a sea of chattering skeletons unveiling themselves to you. Beside you, Satoru sat slumped, eyes locked on the twisting black plane beneath you. He was in shock you realized. Whether from seeing his dead friend or the impossible task of sealing him, he was frozen. 
The skeleton’s hissed, swelling forward, arms posed to attack. You flinched, arms coming up in a futile attempt to push them away, to keep Satoru safe. He was the only way out, you had to keep him alive.
There might not be a way out. It was a harrowing thought and one you were quick to swallow. You would not give in, not while you could still claw and scream. 
The skeleton’s stumbled back, flattening against the dark walls of the cube. They were mushed into the sickly black, weakly fighting against null. The walls absorbed them greedily, the collection of bones clawing to be free from the darkness.
“Why now.” You laughed bitterly, the sound of your voice being absorbed quickly by the walls around you. Null was listening fully. It was like breathing, happening as you willed it with no thought involved. 
Your powers crumbled the skeleton mob, clearing the space around you with ease. But it did nothing against the cube. The walls absorbing Null like it was nothing.
A Prison just for him, You couldn’t remember where you had heard that. But it might explain why your ability did nothing to the prison itself.
“FUCK!” You kicked at a loose bone, watching as the skeleton’s slowly began putting themselves back together. They were moving at a snail's pace, bones inching across the rippling black walls, before snapping in place.
Beside you Satoru remained still, staring at the ground. His hands were limp in his lap, hair hiding his eyes from your view. You had a feeling however, that they would be dull. The brilliant blue smothered to something darker. More human.
It didn’t matter either way. You could do what you had been doing best for the past year. Buying time. However long it took, however many Eons you were trapped. You would keep going until Satoru was ready to be himself again.
Tummy
Training break is what he called it. Work interruption is what you called it. Either way you had relented, allowing Satoru to bend you over the desk with little protest.
His warm hand was on your stomach, gripping the soft flesh as he drilled into you from behind with slow precision.
“Not yet.” Satoru whispered, rocking into you slowly. You moaned in response, fingers gripping the edges of the desk. Your bare breasts were pressed against the many scattered files , the paper rustling slightly with each thrust. Satoru’s cock was like velvet, slowly pushing in then dragging out at an infuriating slow pace. Each thrust built the pleasure twisting in your abdomen, but not enough to cum. You whined, trying to push back into him. The man merely laughed, stilling within you.
“If you’re going to be a brat then I’m having my fun without you.” He pulled free, flipping you in a fluid motion. A frustrated protest left your lips as he moved you, brow furrowing as a wave of irritation threaded through your veins. Your back hit the desk with a thud and you let out a gasp. Slightly dizzy, it took you a moment to realize he had only partially meant what he said.
Satoru had been saying, ‘Just this once’ a lot since you had first fucked in his apartment. The man was adamant on not giving what you did a label but also hungrier than a starved dog. You spent half your days sore from being drilled into. He was relentless.
“Be good and maybe I’ll let you cum.” Satoru panted, holding your thighs closed as he gently nudged the head of his cock between them. You gave him a small scowl and a nod of affirmation. 
Satoru set the slow pace again, using the slick of your folds to lubricate your cock as he languidly thrust between your thighs. Each thrust had the underside of his member catching on your clit and you whined, canting your hips against his.
“Be good.” He snapped, pace picking up as he shifted, freeing one hand to smack your ass. You yelped at that, quickly slapping a hand over your mouth. As much as he liked to break the rules, you were mortified to be in the office, pants discarded on the floor and Gojo between your thighs. The absolute last thing you needed was Nanami or Yaga walking in on the two of you. As unbothered Satoru would be by that.
The lewd sound of his cock dragging through your wetness filled the room and you prayed that everyone would stay out on their missions for as long as possible.
Satoru rutted against you, teeth grit as his cock pressed against your warmth. Beneath him, you remained as still as you could, hips canting slowly against his. The warm underside of his cock nudged your clit with a lovely precision, gently coaxing you closer to orgasm. You fought the urge to spread your thighs, to beg him to fuck you. Satoru was fixated on your thighs and you knew any movement from you would have him chiding you and starting the process all over again.
“Wanna cum?” He panted out and you nodded eagerly, squirming against him. Satoru picked up his pace, pulling your thighs as flush against your abdomen as he could. He rutted against you, freeing one hand to rub against your clit. His thumb was rough, actions hurried as he swirled the pad of his finger against your clit. 
You moaned quietly begging him for more. Juices dripped down your ass and you knew some of the files beneath you were ruined. But you didn’t care, too focused on the tight heat in your stomach and how Satoru’s cock slipped, nudging against your entrance.
He pinched your clit, tugging it roughly and you came undone. Walls fluttering around nothing you whined.
“Good girl.” Satoru huffed out, still sliding his cock through your folds. He was close, his eyes half lidded, cheeks dusted pink as he rutted lazily against you. Satoru came with a small groan, his seed spilling across your stomach, warm and sticky.
He stood still, cock growing limp between your thighs. You lay on the desk bracing yourself for his stupid habitual sentence that ruined every intimate moment you had together. 
But instead of the usual ‘Just this once’ he asked.
“Wanna be fuck buddies?”
Umbra
Satoru was like a celestial being. It was something no one could deny, no matter how irritated they were with him. He was like the sun, shining down upon the common folk of earth. Bright and cocky he alone kept the world in balance.
In contrast, you were the moon, hidden in shadow. A quiet and simple celestial body with little to add.
And together you created an eclipse, your union the Umbra hiding his light from earth. 
You hadn’t meant to use your ability. Null turning on was never intentional. But in your intense anxiety and fear for the students, it was like a switch was flipped.
The curtain that had been placed around the goodwill event flickered and shattered. To your right Utahime gasped as if she had been punched, eyes going wide as she stared at you.
“Turn it OFF.” Satoru snapped, one hand grabbing you by the bicep, the man shaking you roughly. He and the rest of the world sounded like they were underwater. Null seeming to slow time down for you by a fraction of a second. You let out a squeak of pain, concentrating.
Utahime was yelling something, her face pale and sweaty. Both of them were nervous and panicked, no doubt feeling exposed.
No one liked when you used null. It stripped them of their abilities, of a core part of what made them who they were. Like a piece of me died. That’s how Gojo had described it.
You shuddered in his grasp, willing the ability to just fucking stop. And it did, a dull rush of sound started up again and the world was as it had been. Gojo was off, rushing into the woods with Utahime on his heels.
You stood alone on the pathway, useless again. The sound of distant fighting met your ears, woven beneath the rustling of tree leaves. 
Why attack the students? Why keep just Gojo out? You stared at where the curtain had been, the path untouched as if nothing had happened.
To keep him distracted from their true goal. Your head snapped around, gaze locking on the school building. It was empty save the few sorcerers who guarded the various vaults of the school. 
You turned fully, darting back towards the school. There was no reason you should have. In truth you should have called out, found someone else to alert. Hell found one of MeiMei’s crows to alert. But there was no time.
You ran, senses on high alert as you searched for cursed energy. Everything was muddled, Yuji and Todo were fighting something strong. It overpowered the area, mixing with the natural energy Gojo exuded. But there were other energies, quieter but you could still feel them.
There was one you didn’t know. Slimy and cold, itching beneath everything else. You turned a corner, concentrating on holding onto the feeling.
And you froze. An odd man stood mid step, looking equally as surprised as you. He was sickly looking, pale with many stitches woven into his skin. His arms were full, items that exuded strong energy, no doubt stolen.
Definitely stolen. You shuddered as your body recognized the dull throb that was Sukuna. It was a painful energy to be around. A finger, they had one of his fingers.
“Did you make me go wiggly?” The being asked, tilting his head to one side. You frowned at his question, body tensed to flee. There was something about him, something off beyond the fact that he was a cursed spirit.
“Wiggly?” You were hesitant to talk to it, but maybe you could stall it long enough for someone else to notice. The spirit nodded, shifting its stolen goods slightly.
“Like all the cursed energy was being sucked into one point.” He laughed, the sound high and manic. “It was hard not to give in and just disappear.” 
A patched spirit, human like with stitches. If it touches you, it changes your soul. It will kill you in the most painful way possible. 
You remembered then, Nanami’s grim report. Of the boy Junpei and the spirit that killed him. Mahito. His name was Mahito.
He took a step forward, dull gray hair falling in his face. You took a step back, legs shaking slightly. Mahito squinted at you, a grin spreading across his face.
“It WAS you wasn’t it?”
The laugh again, unpleasant against your ears. Mahito took another step, the wolfish grin plastered across his face.
“He’s not going to be happy to learn about you.”
You wanted to ask who the cursed spirit meant. But Mahito lunged forward and you kited to the right, dodging his half hearted attempt to touch you. He merely laughed, quickly disappearing over the campus wall, his limbs having twisted to awful horse like hooves.
You stood for a moment, watching where he had disappeared before turning and rushing back to the forest. 
Satoru saw you before you saw him. He was on you in second, arms wrapping around your waist. Normally you might’ve pulled away, not wanting the other teachers to see the affection. But you were terrified. Somehow, having your existence acknowledged by Mahito was the worst feeling.
“Mahito.” You panted out, wincing as Satoru’s fingers dug into your sides. 
“He took a finger.” You gasped, trying to catch your breath as you twisted in his hold, jabbing a finger over your shoulder. “Other things too.”
Satoru was silent, his hands clenched at his sides. You realized what he was waiting for and waved your hand in front of your face.
“He didn’t touch me. I promise.” 
Your words relaxed the man, but only by a fraction. Beneath his blindfold, you could see the furrow of his brow and the clench of his jaw. He was pissed, mind working double time as he thought out his next move. 
Mojito’s days are numbered, You thought faintly, turning as Utahime and Nanami caught up with the white haired sorcerer.
Void 
Volcano head was screaming something. You couldn’t hear from your spot next to Yuji, squinting as you tried and failed to follow the fight. Gojo was too fast and the curse was trying pretty well to keep pace. Beside you, Yuji was tense, leaning forward as he took in the fight. It was a learning opportunity, though you hoped he was getting more from it than you.
Satoru was showing off and you had a feeling the Curse was as well. It was angry, insulted and blood thirsty. You shifted in your spot next to Yuji, nibbling at your thumb as you thought about using null. It wasn’t like you could conjure it up at will, but if something went wrong it would be up to you to protect Yuji.
What a joke. The critical part of you was quick to quip. And it was. At most you could buy the kid a few seconds. Hell you had a feeling Sukuna would do more for the kid and not even out of the kindness of his heart. I am pathetic. You thought tiredly.
Something changed and all of a sudden Satoru was before the two of you. His demeanor was more serious and you shivered as he extended limitless to the two of you. Around you the earth changed. Suddenly fire and lava sprang up on all sides. Heat pressed against your skin, hungrily lapping at limitless as it tried to singe your flesh. You were trapped in a ball of molten earth, the Curse spirit looking triumphant at whatever he had caused.
“You know.” Satoru started, hooking one finger into his blindfold and tugging it down. “The best way to get rid of a Domain expansion, is to lay down your own.” 
Domain Expansion. It had been explained to you once in an attempt to see if it was something you could achieve. Null functioned similarly, or so they thought. But alas you had never gotten past basic combat. Still you remembered enough and you shuddered as you watched lava bubble around you. He was explaining it for Yuji’s sake, not yours. Still showing off as the teacher he was.
No one sees Infinite Void and lives. Nanami had stated once. Satoru never let them. And you could see why.
As the words left his lips, the volcanic field around you was sucked into an abyss of black. It was the night sky. Space and all its stars. It was the gap between cells, the void between atoms. The void stretched on for Eons, spirling farther than your human mind could comprehend. It was beautiful and it was terrible.
You and Yuji clung to Satoru’s waist. He hadn’t said anything to either of you, but you knew without asking. If you got separated, you would vanish, become part of the void that stretched on without end. 
He shifted and suddenly your trio was behind the Curse. Yuji was in your arms and you were tucked in the crook of Satoru’s left arm. You shared a bewildered look with the teen. In the void, there was too much. You were frozen, unable to act. And yet Satoru cut through the space as if it were nothing. 
The curse sputtered before you, gasping as if it were failing to draw air. Did curses breathe? Did the rules of the world matter in this void? 
Satoru was saying something, his free hand gripping the top of the curse’s head. You barely heard it though, mind churning as you stared at the void beneath Satoru’s feet.
Did the council truly think you could ever defeat someone like this? A mortal God. The thought almost had you laughing at the sheer absurdity. Were you watching Gojo? Or was he watching you, the one with the power to crumble the world he stood at the top of as its God?
You felt Yuji tense in your arms and you looked up in time to watch Gojo rip the curse’s head from his shoulders. The man looked terrifying, the void crumbling around him like shards of moonlight. Even murderous, he was still beautiful. 
You and Yuji sat, still clinging to each other as Gojo questioned the curse. IT didn’t work, a different curse springing into action, a field of flowers springing up around your group. The scent of the flowers made it hard to think and you and Yuji watched as Satoru chased after the two. 
“Too much or not enough?” It was hours later and you glanced up from the paperwork you were working on. Satoru had his head tilted as he looked down at you, one eyebrow raised.
“What was?” You looked back down at the report, wondering how best to put into words how the night went. Yaga wanted detailed reports when it came to Yuji, understandably so. But you were having trouble putting the night into words.
“My teaching.” Satoru rested against the desk, crumpling a few of the finished files you had set to the side. You shrugged at that, inhaling quietly as you penned a half hearted description for Yaga. Satoru watched quietly, eyes narrowed as he read each word. He hadn’t put his blindfold back on yet, the brilliant blue of his eyes unsettling as ever.
“It’s called Infinite Void.” Satoru jabbed a finger at the report. You shot him a look, nudging his finger out of the way as you finished the report. 
“I know. Yaga wants descriptions.” You gestured at what you had written. It was a lackluster description in your opinion. There was no way to put Infinite Void in writing. Anything but the domain was just a pale imitation.
“I can’t exactly accurately describe infinity with mere words.” You shoved the report in its file folder, tossing it in the complete pile. Satoru hummed, holding his hand out. You squinted at him, then took it with a sigh.
He teleported you to his apartment, walking over to the kitchen counter where bags of take out sat waiting.
“I'm not sure we’ve eaten yet today.” Satoru was right of course. Things had been too hectic the past month and not eating was starting to become a habit with the two of you. It wasn’t healthy and you grimaced as your stomach suddenly awoke, grumbling unhappily. 
Per usual, Gojo had ordered from several different restaurants. While he tackled the many sweets that had come with the order, you picked at a pasta bowl that had been in one bag. 
“Did it scare you?” You pushed the noodles around the bowl, watching Satoru’s face as he licked icing from his fingertips. “Using Infinite Void for the first time?” 
The man thought for a moment and then shook his head. “Why would I be?”
You looked back at your meal, taking a small bite as you thought. Of course he wouldn’t be. Between his other techniques and the 6 eyes, his domain expansion was just the natural next step. Still, it made you wonder. 
“What does it look like to you?” 
You blinked at his question, swallowing your bite as you carefully considered. Satoru’s eyes were locked on your face, two unblinking blue skies.
“It's like you.” Your answer was as truthful as you could get. It was the only way to even come close to accurately describing the domain. 
“Terrible, overwhelming and yet beautiful.” 
Satoru laughed at that, popping a strawberry in his mouth. “You think I’m beautiful?”
You shot him a glare. “I could be blind and still recognize your beauty.” 
He let out a small laugh at that and you rolled your eyes. Gesturing at him, you let out a small sigh. “You are a God among us are you not?” 
Satoru shrugged at that, something in his eyes changing as you spoke. There was something guarded in his expression, as if he had heard this before.
“Your looks, your powers. Everything is stacked in your favor.” 
You didn’t need much knowledge of the world of curses to know that he was at the top. Gojo Satoru was the envy of all, even those blind to the curses around them. He waded through humanity an Adonis among the masses.
“Is that why you sleep with me?” He smirked as you sputtered, “A gold digger for the Gojo clan money and power?”
Satoru dodged as you chucked your fork at him. You were part angry and part amused. Of course he would get out of an actually serious conversation using sex.
“I sleep with you because unfortunately I like you.”  The heat in your cheeks was an inferno. You could feel the blush extending down your neck. It wasn’t something you had ever admitted out loud. Not when beneath him in bed, nor bent over a desk. No matter how much you had felt during sex with the man, you had always kept it to yourself. To you, it was a girlish crush that he would brush to the side. Satoru wasn’t one for serious emotions. Not when he could hide behind his normal facade.
“The real you that you show me shards of.” You clarified, cutting him off as he opened his mouth to respond. A silence fell in the kitchen as the two of you began eating again. You felt mortified, embarrassed at the partial confession. If only null worked on me, you mused, wondering what it would take to disappear from the apartment without Gojo’s help. But alas, that wasn’t in the cards. Even if you could suddenly teleport it wasn’t like you could flee from this world and your responsibilities in it. 
“I like you too.” He murmured, so low that you almost didn’t hear it. The words shocked you to your core. He seemed incapable of such emotion and yet here he was, eyes locked on his plate. Satoru was unable to look at you as he admitted it. 
You merely hummed in response, knowing better than to push it. This was as close as you would get to love from him.
Weightless
There was nothing but air around you. The sky was to your back, the ground oh so far below. 
It had launched you. The curse had moved around Gojo and instead had wrapped one vine-like limb around your legs and flung you into the sky. 
For a moment you had spun, end over end. A dizzying ascent that had you nearly pass out. You weighed nothing, your organs were all rearranged, trying to crawl out your throat. Far far below you could see the dark speck that was the massive curse and an even smaller white speck that was Gojo. 
With a sickening lurch you reached the peak of the arch. Your body seemed to freeze, movement stopped for just a second before gravity grasped you and you plummeted to the ground. Tears streamed from your eyes as a silent scream bubbled in your throat. The ground hurtled upwards the small specs of trees becoming larger with each passing second. You could see the leaves now and your eyes slammed shut as you let out a high wail. Body tensing you waited to feel yourself crumple.
“Gotcha.” Satoru’s arms wrapped around you and your sudden descent halted. All of the air felt sucked from your lungs and you gasped as you struggled to breathe. Just feet below you was the forest floor, the green cheerfully rustling in the low breeze. Your fingers dug into his jacket and you trembled as your mind tried to come to terms with the fact that a few seconds later you would have died.
There was the odd tugging pull as Gojo teleported and you were back in the hotel room you had rented out for this mission.
“T-the curse.” You managed to sputter out, knees shaking as you sat on the bed.
“Blam.” Satoru punched one fist into the palm of his other hand, a large grin on his face. He looked beyond smug, adjusting his blindfold with one finger. You let out a small sigh of relief, feeling some sense of safety seeping back into your veins. This mission had taken too long for your liking and you knew Yaga was going to have a fit when you got back.
“You need to get used to that.” The man flopped onto the single armchair in the room, adjusting his blindfold.
“Being flung?” Your heart was still pounding, the words barely making it out of your throat. The look you threw at him was a mix of annoyance and incredulity. In the several months you had “worked” for the man, never had he brought up “Being Flung” as one of your job duties.
“Uh, yeah.” Even with the blind fold, you could read clearly the ‘are you stupid?’ look plastered on his face. You opened your mouth to tell him off and shrieked as suddenly his hand was on your wrist.
And you were weightless again. 
“SATORU!!!” You howled, eyes tearing up as you plummeted from who knows how high. There were only clouds and cold biting air. A plane of bright white that dizzyingly spun past you as gravity latched onto your flesh. Tears filled your eyes as stinging, icy air bit at your face and exposed skin. You couldn’t see the ground as you fell, the fluffy clouds hiding your horrible fate from you as you plummeted.
“IT’S NOT SO BAD.” Satoru was next to you suddenly, letting himself fall as he grabbed your hand. You let out a wordless shriek, rage and fear mixing in your stomach as you fought the urge to pass out. Fear filled your head like a thick syrup, the urge to survive grappling the inevitable death that awaited miles below you.
The ground was visible now. A horrible patchwork that became clearer with each passing second. Farm land and cities painted themselves before you with a dizzying speed. Your heart was in your throat, pulse a thunderous roar in your head as you let out another howl.
“Relax.” Satoru huffed. You were back in the white expanse of sky again, no longer falling. High above the clouds where the air was thin and cold. Dew was quick to collect, a chilling cover that did little to calm your frantic pulse. Satoru held you in his arms, scowling down at you. His chest pressed against your back, arms locked tightly at your waist as he let out another sigh.
“You need to be able to react well to attacks like this.”
Slipping his blindfold off, Satoru stared at you with his brilliant eyes. They rivaled the sky you realized, still able to find him attractive despite the fear still threading through your veins.
“Curses will always try to separate and concur.” 
He shifted you in his arm, face close to yours as he held you close. Satoru’s breath was sweet and warm, surprisingly welcome against your chilled face. It nearly made you loosen your hold on your anger. And then he opened his mouth again.
“It's easier to pick off the weaklings and then focus on me.”
Words formed and failed to pass your lips. You were beyond pissed at the man. Despite his angelic looks and charming grin, he was a devil.
“F-fuck you.” You managed to sputter out, fingers digging into his sleeve as you tried to avoid looking down.
“Ah, you wish.” He cackled. You silently cursed him as the man teleported you back to the hotel room. Gojo was your personal devil, you decided.
Xeric
“Five letter word meaning a very dry habitat.” Satoru was hunched over a wordscross, the man so bored he had resorted to reading the newspaper. You sat beside him, watching as the airport flight board went through its cycle, wincing each time your flight number was displayed.
Delayed by 2 hours. You weren’t sure you could last another 2 hours with the whiny man baby. He had gotten nicer since the night he had come crying. The past 3 months it had been easier to be his assistance. But now that he wasn’t hating your guts, you were being given the same aloof rich toddler routine he gave everyone else.
You knew it was a facade. That Satoru was unable to let anyone in. The event in his teen years that he refused to talk about had changed who he was. Made the man a wolf in sheep's clothing.
“Hey.” He nudged you with one knee, sliding his dark shades down his nose. Satoru regarded you, his other hand shaking the newspaper in your direction again.
“I asked a question.”
You shot him an exacerbated look. The past 2 weeks you had been on a mission with him. Being dragged to the middle of nowhere to find a special grade spirit terrorizing a small village. While Gojo had been stomping around the forest, you had spent the days surrounded by the old women of the village pestering you about your ‘husband’. It had been horrible, the old women unabashed in their curiosity about the handsome man and how well he made love. 
Gross.
With a small sigh, you looked at the question again, trying to think of a suitable answer. Surprisingly you had it. 
“I’ll tell you if you tell me why you can’t just teleport us back.”
Satoru whined at that, leaning back in his chair, head tilting back as he let out a dramatic sigh.
“I dunno ask Yaga. He’s the one bitching about keeping a low profile.” 
Fair enough, you grimaced as you thought back to the talking to you had started getting weekly. Yaga was determined to reign Satoru in and was fully intent on using you as the vessel to do so. Not that you could do anything to stop the snowy haired man even if you wanted to.
“Xeric is the answer.”
Satoru gave you a look, “That’s not a word.”
You shot him a glare, “Don’t ask for my help if you aren’t going to take it.” 
The man hummed, stretching his long legs out. He had worn an all black ensemble today. Black slacks, loafers and a turtleneck. It made his hair look even more shocking. Satoru was handsome in an unearthly way today. It upset you to acknowledge it, cheeks heating up at the thought.
“Use it in a sentence.” He sat back, sliding his shades back up to hide his eyes.
“Google it.” You huffed, crossing your arms and looking away. Without looking you knew he was making a face at you. The man was a child. A small part of you almost liked it better when he hated you.
His hand finger walked from the armrest of the airport bench onto your thigh. Satoru tapped and nudged your thigh until you turned with narrowed eyes.
“Fine.” You paused, then grinned at him, “You make my pussy xeric.”
You weren’t sure if you were using the word right. But it was worth it to see the look of utter shock on his face. He let out a small bark of laughter, turning to his phone to no doubt search up the word.
You let out a small groan, watching as your flight details painfully adjusted.
Delayed by 3 hours.
Yelling
“YOU FUCKING IDIOT!” 
Satoru was screaming and you could barely hear him. There was a loud buzzing in your head, as if a million bees had settled in your skull. You felt heavy, your limbs were somehow miles apart. Moving felt impossible, you were too tired, too heavy, too scattered. 
‘Sleep. Sleeping would be good.’ You thought tiredly. The feeling was intense, too difficult to resist. Your eyes slid shut, darkness filling your mind and making the buzzing worse.
“FUUUUCK!” 
Your eyes slid open, each eyelid somehow heavier than the earth itself. Through your blurry vision you could see Megumi and Satoru. Both looked panicked. Satoru’s blue eyes were uncovered, pupils dilated as he shakily picked you up. He winced as you let out a protest, more a screech than any word that had tried to form. Everything hurt, waves of fire swelling beneath your skin. Your veins were filled with lava, burning your very soul as he pulled you from the field to a sterile room.
Why is he yelling. You wondered faintly, brow furrowing as you tried to find your mouth, It was too far to use. But it was right where it should be. You licked your lips, struggling to find words that piled uselessly in your throat and silenced you. Your lips tasted of iron, the metallic taste filling your mouth unpleasantly.
Shoko was yelling now, furiously pointing at you and then jabbing her finger into Gojo’s chest. Beside them, Megumi looked pale.
‘Poor kid.’ You thought sluggishly. ‘Where were Yuji and Nobara?’
“FIX IT!”
He was yelling again, hands in his hair this time. You winced, the lights too bright. They reflected from his hair in a strangely blinding way. You tried to wave your hand, to tell him you were fine. It was impossible to tell if it worked, you felt too tired. Sleep, you just needed sleep. Your eyes slid shut again and you gave in to the urge to sleep.
You dreamt of a void. Endless and darker than black. It didn’t scare you, something about it was comforting. The deep black was familiar. A part of you that was sleeping just beneath the surface. The part of you that was Null.
When you awoke, he was yelling again. It was distant, as if he was a few rooms away.
“Sensei. Are you ok?” Yuji sat at your bed, the manga he had been reading forgotten in his hands.
You blinked, licked your lips and nodded. Part of you felt ashamed. This wasn’t your first time ending up in a hospital due to your own incompetence. It was a tired routine that your body was beginning to resent. But the rest of you was too tired to care. Pain seemed to have made its home in your bones, twined beneath muscles and fat to bite at your very core.
“How long have I been out?” You rasped. From the hallway you could hear Gojo’s voice becoming louder.
“5 days.” Megumi stepped into the room and you caught a glimpse of Satoru and Yaga in the hallway. Both looked beyond pissed. The boys shared a glance, some unspoken agreement passing between them.
“What happened?” Your throat stung, each word so faint that you barely heard yourself. The boys shared another glance, a heavy darkness hanging between them for a moment.
“That simple mission wasn’t simple.” Megumi sat on the end of your bed, mouth twisting in a frown. His hair looked more disheveled than usual, dark bags under his eyes adding to his beaten down look.
“It was a special grade and two cursed wombs.”
You blinked, mind sluggish putting it together. The council had been upset about something, again. Your mind couldn’t be bothered to piece it together. But there was a bridge, a curse that had been horribly wrong.
You and Megumi were stuck, the curse swelling larger than life. It wasn’t going to be a simple fight. As it shed its previous skin, you found yourself staring at a massive man-like creature with too many arms and eyes. It had eaten more than one of Sukuna’s fingers. 
You shared a glance with Megumi, the look the boy giving you showing you that he was thinking the same thing. Had it been fed the fingers? Was this a trap?
“Ah” You let out a tired rasp, settling deeper into the plush pillows you were propped up on. For some reason you thought of Mahito, of the school event. Was this the result of that?
You were too tired to ponder on that, choosing instead to glance about the room you were in. Now that you were more awake you could tell the clinic you were in was a lot fancier than it needed to be. The sheets you were on were definitely silk and that walls had medical equipment that looked more expensive than your apartment. That was typical of Satoru, always the best that money could buy.
“Why is he yelling?” You rasped out, eyes half lidded as you stared at the closed door of your room. Satoru was beyond pissed, something that was rare for him to show in front of others. Any emotion was rare for him to share. The man put up a facade of cheerful, carefree idiocy so much that it was hard to believe he was anything but that. 
“Uh.” Yuji made a face, again sharing a glance with Megumi, “He might’ve tried to go kill the council.” 
“Yaga stopped him.” Megumi sighed, rubbing the palm of his hand into his left eye.
“Idiot.” Yuji snickered. No, not Yuji. Sukuna.
“HEY!” Yuji yelped, slapping his hand over the mouth forming on his cheek. It didn’t deter the old curse, a new mouth forming on the back of the offending hand.
“Hello dipshit.” The mouth cackled. You hummed in response, lips pressing in a thin line. You were the dipshit in question. Sukuna had made it known his opinion of you when Gojo had first introduced you to the boy. You liked to think that you unsettled the curse. After all, unreliable powers made you unpredictable.
“I’m so sorry Sensei.” Yuji stuffed his hand in his pocket, sighing as the mouth popped back up on his cheek. The curse was persistent today. 
You watched as the curse cackled, seeming to enjoy how uncomfortable he was making the boy. 
Sukuna is an idiot. You decided. It didn’t matter that he could probably rend the earth in half with his bare hands. He was still an idiot. All brute strength and no brains. Ok maybe some brains, no one got the legendary status he did without some effort.
Your head was aching, hell everything was and the Curse’s laugh was getting on your last nerve. Thinking back to the dream you had well passed out, you focused on that deep null feeling that you had swam in.
“AH!” Both boys flinched as a weak wave of null rippled out around you. It had the desired effect, the mouth on Yuji’s cheek closing with a snap. You smiled, inhaling deeply and focusing again to release the feeling. 
“You figured it out!” Satoru flung the door open, striding in with a rather manic look on his face. You nodded stiffly, offering an apologetic smile to the room.
“One good thing about this I suppose.” 
Gojo merely hummed at that. He was upset, you could see it in how he stood, fists jammed deep in his pockets. The boys could tell as well, both giving him a concerned look.
“Glad to see you’re up.” You smiled as Nanami entered the room, quietly closing the door behind him. He had a small pastry box in his hands. 
“Are you done yelling?” The blonde leveled a sharp look at Gojo. Satoru huffed, running a finger over his blindfold.
“Depends, is there a donut in there for me?” 
For a moment Nanami just glared, allowing Yuji and Megumi to each snag a treat from the box. Then he relented, passing the box to the white haired man. Gojo took it with a noise of excitement, flopping next to you on the bed. You gently took one of the chocolate donuts, biting into it carefully. Next to you, Satoru crammed a jelly donut into his mouth, not caring about the mess he made. He leaned close to you, licking his lips with an odd gusto.
“I am in fact not done with yelling.” He murmured in your ear. It was not a whisper, Nanami shooting him a glare and the boys both sharing another cryptic look. You let out a sigh, wondering faintly if there was a way you could turn null on permanently. 
Zealot
“Don’t say his name.” Satoru snapped at you with a ferocity bordering on rage. It stunned you for a second and you physically recoiled, one foot sliding back as you tensed. The man’s uncovered gaze was usually unnerving as is. But now, it was positively poison.
“A-alright. Sorry.” You stammered out, shifting a step away from him. Shoko had been right of course. Stupidly you had thought the two of you had grown close enough that you could start to peel back the layers that Satoru shrouded himself in.
In the months you had been working with him you had learned that his cheerful and arrogant behavior was to cover how he truly felt. The man exposed nothing about himself, not who he cared for and definitely not how he felt. Satoru presented the world with the facade of a confident jujutsu god.
It slipped from time to time. Usually when he was startled, like with you using null from the first time. Or when one of his students was put in danger without him around to help. It was rare but it happened.
You shifted to the kitchen of your apartment, fiddling with a hand towel. The air was tense, Satoru standing with his back to you. 
“I didn’t mean to snap.” The man sighed, walking over to you. Satoru leaned against the counter, sliding his hand across the smooth granite.
“He’s a dead Zealot. That’s all he is.”
It was a lie. You didn’t need Satoru’s six eyes to see that. 
“He left the jujutsu world, became a cult leader.”
You stood, one hand limp against the counter top. He was being incredibly open. It scared you a little to see such raw edges exposed.
Beneath the shiny and perfect exterior sat tangled and ripped edges of hurt that he had swallowed. Never acknowledged, it had years to grow, years to fester within the hidden most part of his soul.
“Suguru killed humans, his own parents.” Satoru spat, he was angry, but not entirely with his best friend. You could tell some of the anger was directed inwards, chewing at the open wound. He blamed himself. Blamed decisions he did not make and could not have stopped.
“He died as he lived, cruel and heartless.”
You slid your hand across the counter, gently touching his finger tips. Satoru pulled his hand away, the look in his eyes steely as he regarded you.
You swallowed the hurt, trying to assume a comforting expression.
“You don’t mean that.” Your voice was soft and unsure. Satoru laughed harshly, smile too sharp, eyes too bright.
“Nothing good comes of a zealot.” He turned, yanking the apartment door open. You flinched as the door slammed behind him, stomach twisting in knots. Satoru had cried so hard when his friend died. He had poured his heart wordlessy into the air, into your arms. 
You knew he hadn’t allowed Shoko to deal with the funeral rights. That there really hadn’t been a funeral, just a quiet burial.
He hadn’t been able to cremate his friend's body. Hadn’t wanted Shoko to see Suguru as a shell.
Emotions from the past bubbled within him, a churning mess of molten guilt and rage. Satoru could spit and snarl as much as he wanted, but you knew beneath it all he would always love Suguru.
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tastybluesprite · 22 hours
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Too High Strung
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Wind Breaker!!!! Raaagghhhh I love this anime!!!! Sakura is literally adorable, he needs tickles. Hope you enjoy this lee!Sakura fic I made since there doesn’t seem to be many fics for Wind Breaker.
Summery: Sakura is too high strung
Warnings: Light swearing? Also this is a tickle fanfic so if that’s not your thing then feel free to keep scrolling.
Sakura yawned as he leaned his two toned head against the playground jungle gym.
“Damn it, why are we just sitting around? Shouldn’t we be protecting this town?” He protested with annoyance, glaring a bit.
Suo let out an amused huff. “Relax will you? We do protect people in this town, but it’s not like there’s always going to be a threat. Sometimes it’s okay to just wait around and relax.”
Sakura just frowned more at that. Wait around? Relax? That’s not his thing. He was starting to get really antsy and restless. He needed to punch someone. To fight someone.
“Oh come on is it really that bad Sakura?” Nirei sighed a bit with a smile as he bathed under the sun, kicking back against the jungle gym on the ground. “You should really learn to lighten up yknow.”
“Shut up!” Sakura snapped at him as a light blush appeared on his cheeks.
Suo smiled. “You really do need to lighten up Sakura. It’s not healthy to be so high strung.”
He gently nudged Sakuras sides playfully, hoping to inspire him to be more lighthearted. But what he got instead was a small squeak and a blush.
Oh?
Suo slowly smirked. “Something wrong Sakura?”
Sakuras eyes widened and then glared. He slowly stumbled back a bit. “N.. no! N-nothing! Just… don’t touch me!” Sakura protested, trying to glare more threateningly. However the effect was ruined by the red color creeping up his neck and face.
Nieri grinned, having picked up on what just happened. “Well, well, well… the tough, cold and aloof Sakura Haruka has a weakness after all…” he slowly approached the heterochromatic boy also.
Sakuras face burned brighter and hotter as he glared more. “Shut up! I do freakin’ not!”
“Well if that’s true then this shouslnt bother you then, hm?” Suo got close as well as Sakura tried to back away from the two.
“G-guys… wh-what are you doing? G-get away! Stop it!” He protested nervously. He wasn’t used to people being so close to him.
“Wait for what Sakura, hm? What’s got you so nervous and defensive all of the sudden?” Suo grinned more.
Suddenly, Nieri grabbed him from behind, hooking his arms under Sakuras armpits. This effectively pinned his arms back and left his entire torso completely vulnerable.
Sakuras eyes widened as he squirmed and writhed against Nieris hold violently. Suo however got right up in his face and began gently pinching up and down his sides.
“Come now. Did you really think we’d leave you alone after finding out that you’re ticklish?”
“I-I… m… n-not…!” Sakura managed through his clenched teeth, the blush intensifying on his face. He was trying very hard to force the laughter down. He refused to break like that. He did not need to give people more ammunition for teasing and making fun of him.
Suo grinned. “That so? Then you wouldn’t mind if I did this right?” Suo squeezed up and down his sides now, making it harder for Sakura to ignore the tingling of his nerves being lit up. He could only squirm around in place hoping to dislodge the fingers with his body. But he wa practically immobile.
Suddenly Suo found his ribs, squeezing there. Sakura let out a slight whine and arched his back.
“Oh? This a good spot then?” Suo teased with a smirk. He gently dug his nails into his ribs, and that’s when Sakura finally broke.
“N-nAHahahaha SUhUhuHoHoho dohoHohohont!!!” He cried out in protest, squirming around desperately under the offending fingers.
Suo just grin. “You have a nice laugh Sakura.”
Sakura was a furiously blushing mess at this point.
“Shuhuhut uhuhuhup!!!” Sakura cried as he kept twisting around his torso and kicked out his legs a bit. Nieri had quite a strong grip on his arms so Sakura couldn’t bring them down.
Suo decided to take full advantage of Sakuras helplessness.
He found Sakuras lowest ribs and drilled into them, in which Sakura let out the most adorable squeal known to mankind.
Soon Suo found his armpits, gently digging his fingers into them, and Sakura bursted into hysterical cackling.
“Oooo… someone’s super ticklish here…” Suo teased, honing in more on the spot.
“SUHUHOHOHO YOHOHU AHAHAHASS!!!” Sakura cried out as he violently writhed around in Nieris hold. They had never seen him this hysterical, and frankly it was quite amusing to the other two.
Soon Sakura managed to gather enough strength to kick back at Nieris legs which made Nieri stumble enough for him to be able to get loose.
Unfortunately Suo was faster and he tackled Sakura to the floor before he could really get away.
“You’re not getting away that easily.” Suo grinned down at him. He started attacking his tummy now and Sakura fell back into his fit of loud and hysterical laughter. He was weakly pawing at Suos hands but it was no use.
“Awe how adorable… look at that Nieri he can hardly fight back…” Suo grinned, finding this rather endearing.
Suo also couldn’t help noticing something rather odd. Not once during the entire thing did Sakura say “stop.”
Suo slowly grinned. “Tell me Sakura. You like being tickled, don’t you?”
Sakuras cheeks flared up even more red in his laughter as he struggled against the tickling.
It wasn’t until Suo found the deadly spot right around towards the back of his middle ribs. That spot seemed to be quite the killer, because as soon as Suos gently digging fingers trailed to those areas, Sakura exploaded with wheezy laughter.
“S-STOHOHOHOP STOHOHOP NOHOHOHOHAHAHA!!!”
No matter how much Sakura pushed and pawed at Suo, the eyepatched boy wouldn’t let up.
It was only until Sakuras laughter started to crack and go audibly in and out that Suo decided to finally stop.
When he did, Sakura was left panting breathlessly on his back.
Nieri frowned with some concern.
“You okay Sakura? I hope we didn’t go overboard…”
Sakura let out small giggly sounds. “Ihihill gehehet yohohohu bohohth fohor thihihis…”
However deep down Sakura couldn’t help the fluttery and light feeling in his stomach and chest. He felt… really good. God knows the last time he’s felt this carefree and happy.
He supposed that maybe a little break wasn’t such a bad thing afterall.
Thx for reading! ❤️
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authenticmiya · 3 days
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Boston - Chris Sturniolo x Reader
Summary - Based off of the song ‘Austin’ by Dasha. You were Highschool sweethearts and suddenly that all went away.
Words - 1.6k
Warnings - angst /small mention of alcohol
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“We had a plan, move out of this town, baby
West to the sand, it's all we talked about lately
I'd pack the car, bring your guitar and jane for smokin'
First thing at dawn, you'd queue the songs and we'd get goin'
But you weren't home, waited on the porch for ya
Sat there alone, all throughout the morn' 'til I
Got a hunch down in my gut and snuck around the back
Empty cans and I'll be damned, your shit was never packed”
"We hit twenty five thousand subscribers baby." Chris declared excitedly as he burst into his room. You were just chilling, awaiting the finish of the triplets' filming.
"No fucking way!" Excitedly jumping up, he embraced you into his arms.
"I'm so proud of you." You whispered, treasuring the moment as their success was very evident.
"We're gonna be in LA sooner than you think." And that was the promise you knew he'd keep. The problem was, that sentence would have the worst outcome in the future.
"Wrap around porch with a puppy?" He nodded excitedly, oh the plans you guys had ready and waiting. They had been planned for the years you'd been together.
It wasn't unknown that being around the Sturniolo household was a daily ritual. You guys were known as the 'Highschool Sweethearts'. How cliché?
"YouTube is kicking off for us and so will your music Y/N." Chris couldn't stop embracing you, excitement yet anxiety filling both of you. That was potentially the most gut wrenching memory to think about. All of the empty promises and plans.
Just like that, a couple of months had gone by. The 'Highschool Sweethearts' seemingly both on board with the thought of going back and forth to LA. They had hit just short of 500k. You had a label willing to sign you in LA. It was all falling into place and before you knew it, the days were building up to the ultimate move across the states.
"I really hope you know what decisions you're making Y/N. I feel like this is all very overwhelming and too good to be true." Your best friend declared and you looked at her funnily.
"I'm not laughing, has Chris even replied to your last eight messages about your flight tomorrow?" And come to think of it, no he hadn't. But he was definitely just busy finalising his packing, wasn't he?
"I'm going to walk to their house after I add the finishing touches to my suitcases. I tried texting Matt but he's not answering either..." Your thinking face came on immediately but quickly faded when you thought there was nothing to worry about.
"He's definitely just sorting stuff out." You muttered.
"We've been together for nearly three years, I don't think he's having doubts." Defending him again.
"I never said anything about him having doubts, that's on you." And so she left you to your own device of figuring out what really was going on with your boyfriend. She wasn't angry, of course not. However, best friends - true best friends always have the better instinct on situations regarding those they care about.
With Travis Scott blasting through your AirPods, your walk to the Sturniolo household began. It was nearing 2pm. Their parents' cars weren't in the drive once you arrived but the minivan was. You had pre-warned quite literally all three of the triplets that you were on your way over, none replied but Chris had the audacity to leave it on read.
"I'm on your porch and you're ignoring me." Sadness suddenly waved across you. What was the real reason none of them were answering?
"Chris?" You knocked on the door. After a solid 45 minutes, your heart was practically hung. There was one last option, head around the back. What a terrible option to pick, you should've just made your way home.
"What the fuck?" Mixed cans of Pepsi, BUD Light and Dr Pepper pretty much everywhere and what sounded like a Bluetooth speaker somewhere in the back yard. What hurt the most was three very familiar voices could be heard, those of whom had ignored you all damn day.
The question was, do you or do you not go in and make your hurt known to all of them?
"Y/N?" Torn from your heartbroken thoughts, Nate noticed you were there and called you out in front of everyone. Making solid eye contact with Chris, he was like a deer in headlights.
"So, this is what you guys have been up to today?" You questioned, an eyebrow quirked in confusion. If it wasn't awkward before, it definitely was now.
"I wanted to call you-" Nick began but was cut short.
"Boys night." Chris stated.
"It's 2pm Chris, hardly a boys night."
"Well we're continuing this through the night." Why was he being so blunt?
"Are you guys all packed and ready for LA at least?" The colour drained from Nicks face, Matt remained silent and Chris was damn right being rude.
"Your shits not even packed?" Everything you were saying seemed to be going over his head.
"Stop fucking ignoring me Chris!" The band had snapped but you were the one breaking.
"Are we going as a team? A couple? A fucking pair of friends? Are we going together at all?" You deemed an answer.
"Jesus Christ Y/N, I can't do this with you anymore. We're gonna be social media influencers and you're gonna jet off on world tours. We've changed, it's not gonna work." Chris' words felt like venom. The cat really had your tongue. Not to forget that he had just called you out in front of everyone both you and him cared about.
"You can't be serious..." You're too strong to cry in front of him, surely you're too strong to cry in front of him.
"Deadly." He stated coldly.
"We might be on the same flight out there but we're not jetting off to the same life like we had here." His triplet brothers were always going to side with him but they had awfully guilty looks as they watched this whole scene unfold in front of them.
"That's it? You're just going to give up on us? You've not even made it to the West Coast and LA has already gotten to your head? What about the wrap around porch?" You didn't even have it in you to stay any longer, the tears were threatening to fall and that was enough to send you running home. Chris had a flash of sadness cover his face but he quickly subsided this, not wanting to let his 'guard' down.
"There's no way that's what just happened." Nick was out of words, confused by his brother and heartbroken for you, his so called best friend.
"Well it did, let's turn up the music."
That was the last you heard from all of them. Chris unfollowing you on Instagram just before boarding your shared flight. Of course without a secure clarification of whether you to were together but it was evident now. If LA was going to be the fresh start then hitting that big red block button was also on your list. You just couldn't do it.
In the studio, a few weeks later.
"Y/N you can take five if the chorus is too much." Your manager politely offered.
"This is the verse, the sealed deal, I'm not backing out of it." You'd gotten a bigger following in a short amount of time. Having one single already teased seemed to bring you lots of attention. Writing songs based on your personal experiences were becoming both a blessing and a curse.
“Did your boots stop workin'?
Did your truck break down?
Did you burn through money?
Did your ex find out?
Where there's a will, then there's a way
And I'm damn sure you lost it
Didn't even say goodbye
Just wish I knew what caused it
Was the whiskey flowin'?
Were you in a fight?
Did the nerves come get you?
What's your alibi?
I made my way back to LA
And that's where you'll be forgotten
In forty years you'll still be here
Drunk washed up in Boston”
You’d proudly gone over your chorus multiple times very well and without tears. The first time you’d written down the lyrics and actually sang them out loud was very different. The feelings and emotions of the situation with Chris really became a reality.
“Y/N, this is gonna be one hell of a fucking hit!” Your manager screeched. Reaching LA, your genre of music was solely gonna be based on your personal preference.
“Hell of a bluff, you had me believin'
How many months did you plan on leavin'?
What happened? Bad habits?
Did you go back? Go batshit?
I loved you, how tragic, oh-oh”
After wrapping up in the studio, you headed straight home. Thankfully you were successful in renting out a 2 bedroom apartment. Of course being in the upcoming limelight was a dream come true but deep down, it was lonely. Three people completely missing out on what would be your success. After a warm bath and some listening to snippets of your single, you couldn’t help but check up on the Sturniolo’s social media’s.
Very quickly, it was a deep regret. They were ‘happy’ and it hurt like hell. Why couldn’t you have all been happy together?
“Alexa why are you fucking playing Kelly Clarkson right now?” You grew emotional, bringing your kneels to your chest as you rested in the sofa.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t quite get that.”
���Fuck you.” You muttered.
“Y/N, your song already had two million hits. They’re going to play it on the radio!” You were quick to burst into cheers and tears as your team surrounded you. Your manager silenced everyone and turned the radio up.
“Here we have the new and quite frankly, most requested upcoming artist. This is Boston by Y/N. Her song debuted just three days ago with her team telling us that she worked incredibly hard.” As the song played on the radio, it all became surreal. The small town Boston girl who had always dreamed about this, finally got her wish. One of the producers wrapped you into a hug as you began sobbing.
“You done it and you deserve it, here’s to Y/N!” That night, they had informed you that there was a party. This was all for you to celebrate not only your single, but your future to! Applying the final touches of mascara, your phone pinged.
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I’m currently writing a fic and writing for Raphael is a little infuriating if I’m being honest.
Mostly because he has such a way about him, and unlike the other characters where there’s some room for deviation, he’s quite rigid in his mannerisms. So I’ve literally been scraping through his dialogue and analysing his behaviour, and this is what I’ve ‘boggled’ it down to.
It’s obvious that Raphael, with all his charms and suave behaviour, clearly has a darkness or ulterior notice beneath it all. He constantly gives out subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) threats to our protagonists, reminding them of becoming an illithid, all in the pursuit of pressuring them to make a deal ofc.
“Come now, why playing hard to get when you're in deep over your tadpole head all those pretty little symptoms sundering skin dissolving guts they haven't manifested yet have they?"
I also think it’s funny because at the same time he also tries to portray himself as a saviour while he’s also just threatening us (it’s not a direct threat, ofc, he keeps it subtle mostly) and at times he just ends up being so contradictory.
[I forgot the quote but it’s when he says ‘he strides among the needy giving comfort where he can, also he literally calls himself a saviour too’]
Another thing, he’s so goddamn performative, and I mean to the extent that he sometimes borders on narrator territory. He has his little monologues as he talks about us as though we’re characters in a story and he’s just recounting our actions to some unseen audience.
[His speech before the Yurgir encounter is a good example of this]
"The Shadows grow long and the hour is late" - also wherever this quote is from works well too
Additionally, he’s just condescending/patronising. I think even in one of his dialogues, the devs noted he should come across that way. This also goes along with his more not so subtle threats, and also goes into his performative persona, he constantly wants to portray this cool and confident personality, that he’s accounted for every possible outcome (and in a lot of ways he has) and that even if he doesn’t get what he wants, it doesn’t faze him, and in fact he’ll try make it seem like either way it benefits him, and sure in some ways it might, but I do believe he’s just saying that to mask his failure to achieve his goal. (Also, he’s generally just snobbish at times, or at least comes across as such)
This goes into a main trait of his too, that being his constant longing to be seen as something a kin to a True or Full Devil (or arch devil). Since he is a cambion he is restricted a lot by his mortal half. He is held back by his human needs like sleep and presumably food too. I think he tries to cover for this through excess, as if you go to the HoH in act 3, you can see the food on the table is just filled to the brim of rotten food, basically all of it wasted. Also there are loads of scattered areas that have fruit or wine throughout his house. I believe he does this on purpose to try come across as though food is nothing but a pleasurable activity he indulges in now and again rather than a necessity.
At every opportunity he possibly can, he attempts to convey this facade of being omnipotent and powerful, as close as he can to an arch devil, as that’s what he strives to become, and to be seen as. And tbh he does it really well. At times he even comes across as this unbeatable force, that we can’t ever truly defeat. What I mean by that is, even though we can literally basically kill him, if we look in his logbook of previous visitors, it hints at him trying to find a way to cheat death through transferring his soul into a clone or something.
Now whether he ever managed to accomplish this by the time we attack him is uncertain, (though there is a non canon / cut content line where he begs for his fathers help as we fight him, kinda insinuating he never fully realised his backup plan in time and he’s actually afraid he’ll die, but that’s also not in game so who can say for sure)
Now another thing I find a little funny is another example of him losing but he’s still trying to play it off.
"My, the double counter Gambit. Vicious. Exactly what I would have done"
Of course, perhaps he lost on purpose, that could be a possibility, but id like to believe that even Raphael is fallible and can fail at times. Yet he still tries to play it off, oh yea that’s totally what I would’ve done, then why didn’t you stop her 😭. Like I said, he could’ve just let her win, he is a control freak after all.
Anyway, that moves me on to my other point (a very obvious one) that Raphael is a straight up narcissist. Now, not every narcissist is the same, there are many shared traits of course, there has to be, but not very narcissist operates the same way. Though it’s clear that Raphael is at least somewhat of a control freak, especially when it comes to us and the crown. Also on another quick note, he totally has a special interest (obsession) in karsus, like him seeing karsus accidentally kill thousands of people in the netherese cities became a core memory for him, one that he’s never let go, even now.
Back on track, he has Korilla literally stalk us throughout the game, he also knows personal facts about our companions (he’s done his homework), he’s literally planned and orchestrated events in the plot to help lean towards us giving him the crown in the end (it’s implied he helped vlaakith chain Orpheus or idk some other devil did with infernal chains, and he’s the one who help wipe Ketherics lil army to just one justiciar) he’s had a lot of time to plan and plan he has. He’s constantly aware of your movements since he picks very specific points to appear to you.
"[Laughter] The good thing is though there's only one little voice you really should listen to, Mine" - Total control freak behaviour
I’m gonna circle back specifically to his dialogue for a moment, because I love hearing it, but trying to emulate it, pain. He’s like an English teacher, he loves his little similes and metaphors, and just talking in a verbose manner, and it’s not just word vomit, nonono, he makes it sound interesting, he is performing for us after all. For me personally tho, it’s difficult to replicate, unlike other characters or companions where you can defiate their dialogue, like hearing astarion say ‘fuck you’ to Cazador, I don’t think you could get away with that for Raphael.
Now, he’s not entirely that restrictive, in his notes about his employees he literally calls one of them a little shit, soooo, but then again, those can be considered private thoughts, and he would never actually break the facade he’s crafted for us, unless, he’s enraged. Example being, if we break into his house. I find it very easy to write angry Raphael because it’s not as confining as when he’s ‘masking’ or being performative. He’s allowed to break his little charade and I can simplify his language, it’s honestly a nice reprieve, since he’s really is so complicated to write for.
As I said before he’s a total control freak, and that’s clearly fuelled (if not caused) by his narcissism and we can see that even outside of our protags. Look at Haarlep for instance, (there’s so much to dissect with these two) but Raphael strictly has Haarlep made to look like himself, and is the only form he’ll sleep with. There isn’t just one answer to why he’d do that, firstly, it just boils down to him being a narcissist sure, but on the other hand a point can be made that he’s doing it strategically.
Haarlep was sent to distract him, and presumably to spy and report back as well and presumably Raphael is clever enough to realise that. So why would he reveal anything about himself in such a vulnerable way, so why not just make the incubus be in one form and one form only. It also serves as a lil bit of a punishment I suppose, since Haarlep can be 1000 different people but is forced to stay as one. There’s also another angle to this, that narcissists generally find intimacy difficult, and being vulnerable with other people. So why be vulnerable when you can stick to the devil you know?
He’s knows himself better than anyone, so why would he bother with anyone else? It’s a bit of a defense mechanism, he’s not willing to be vulnerable or let his guard down (and to be fair, for good reason) so it’d be better for him to stick to what he knows, what he’s comfortable with. I’m just going to throw this out here but he comes across as a total hedgehog dilemma sorta guy, gives off real shinji Ikari vibes tbh.
Raphael has this bloated sense of self importance, I think he mostly gets this from who he is in relation to his father, since he’s not just some cambion who was fathered by some incubus or whatever, No, his father is an arch devil, and not just any arch devil but Mephistopheles, who sits just under power of Asmodeus. This fact is probably why he has such an inflated ego, but at the same time, he’s not wrong. Unlike Mizora, he seems to have it quite good, as tbh I kinda initially thought he was his own free agent, and didn’t even have to serve under Zariel (but he does) he just has it really good, or at least better than most from what it seems.
It’s unclear if this was actually because of who he is, or through his own actions. Either way, he’s managed to accomplish a lot more than most cambions. Another thing I’ve read about cambions is their sense of entitlement, especially over mortals, and well Raphael certainly fits the bill. Which might contribute to why he wants what he wants. I mean, why does Raphael want to take over the hells? To end the blood war? Sure, almost all devils want to rise the ranks but Raphael’s goals are a lot more lofty than that, and why is that? Is it solely his ego? To be seen as something a kin to a god like Asmodeus, or is it to best and humiliate his father? Perhaps both, or perhaps neither, it’s somewhat unclear, but perhaps he just feels entitled to something greater.
A final point, is since he’s a narcissist, he’s obsessed with his image, yea I know, very obvious. And it’s been mentioned a few times that this is probably why him and Haarlep look so different, it’s either insecurity or a want to come across as something more mature, why he’d look older than Haarlep when they should be an exact copy. It’s the whole reason he’s being performing, curating this image to us, one that he barely even allows himself to break at home unless he’s enraged. If you look at it for what it is, it’s just insecurity and almost desperation. A desperate desire to be seen as something greater, something a kin to his father (daddy issues are making their appearance) and it honestly comes across as erratic, and extreme.
He’s so obsessed with his image that he either curates it in a way to come across as older and therefore more mature to seem a certain way, or he makes his incubus come across a certain way. Perhaps when Haarlep said they’re a perfect copy of Raphael they didn’t mean as an exact copy, they meant they’re are literally a perfect version of Raphael, a better version, most likely a result of insecurities. Who can say for sure what the reason is to why they look so different if they’re supposed to be mirrors of each other.
Like I know I said, this is what I’ve boggled it down to and well, it’s not very boggled, but that’s what I mean! There’s so much going on with this little guy, it’s almost hard to keep up with, you gotta write him as suave and mysterious but also somewhat threatening and intimidating, he has to be articulate and persuasive as well as theatrical, while also keeping in mind his manipulative and narcissistic tendencies, which doesn’t come easy to write for.
This isn’t a slight by any means either, he’s a complicated character and that’s why I like him, but my sorry ass struggles to replicate it 🥲 though I hope this post will be a good reference to circle back to when writing for him.
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hello! I love the reactions you write about Band of Brothers!, I would like to know how they would react if they knew they were their s/o's first boyfriend? I don't speak English, so sorry if it's bad 💕
Of course hon!!! Thank you so much for your request! Hope you enjoy!! 💌
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Easy co.’s reaction to being their s/o’s first boyfriend!
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Genre: Romance; fluff
Warnings: Kissing? I think that’s about it! (reader is gn)
Description: The Easy co. boys’ reaction to being their s/o’s first boyfriend!!
Taglist: @executethyself35 @linhkhanhcps @1waveshortofashipwreck @grumpy-liebgott @barbeygirl @samwinchesterslostshoe @ronsenthal @sweetxvanixlla (If you want to be on this list, let me know!! :))
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Dick Winters: Knowing how caring Dick is, he would make it his mission to be the best partner possible for you. (he would even if he wasn’t your first boyfriend btw) He wants you to have the best experience possible, going on fun dates, surprising you with flowers, he wants to make sure that you feel loved no matter what. That true romance does exist. He would do all the little romantic stuff you haven’t really experienced before. He hopes to be your first boyfriend and last.
Lewis Nixon: I think Nix would find it particularly interesting that you haven’t had a boyfriend before him. Because literally how? You are the most attractive person this guy has ever met? He wouldn’t be surprised if you said you had guys lining down the block to take you out. I think he also gets a good kick out of the fact that he would be your first kiss (if you already haven’t had it) and your first everything really. He would let you in on everything you need to know relationship wise.
Carwood Lipton: He makes sure to set a high standard for you. He’s also like Dick, bringing you flowers and opening the door for you, holding your hands and being the sweetest guy ever. He reminds you that, even though most first relationships don’t always have the reputation to succeed, he can promise that he won’t leave, no matter what. He wants to make a relationship with him feel good and special. He’s determined to make you feel like a princess/prince at all times.
Joe Toye: When you tell him that he is your first boyfriend, he gets very protective. He genuinely wants to give a great experience with relationships in general, and swears to never hurt you in any way. He knows that this is special to you, so he takes dates and any sort of one-on-one time with you very seriously. Planning all kinds of stuff for y’all to go do. He really makes sure to take care of you and keep you safe from harm's way.
Joe Liebgott: When you tell Lieb that he’s your first boyfriend, he kinda feels a pressure from himself to be the best boyfriend to you. He wants for you to experience all of the young puppy love stuff with him, even if that means you two act like complete fools, it doesn’t matter to him. He wants to be your comfort and confidante during this new thing with you. But he’s so patient and considerate too, if you’re not ready to kiss or say “I love you” he’s very understanding and will wait until you feel comfortable.
Bill Guarnere: Bill really wants to be your first and best s/o. He is very set on making a good impression on you of what a good boyfriend should be like. He would love to show how great and fun romantic relationships can be. He really considers how fragile first relationships can be and really cares about your feelings, like figuring out what all of your boundaries, what you like and don’t like dating wise, he really protects you and takes you under his wing in a way.
George Luz: He figures the best way to be your boyfriend is to be your best friend first. He really tries to make you laugh and smile any chance he gets, he wants you to be happy no matter what, when you guys are dating and you tell him that he’s your first bf, he wants to meet all of the expectations you’d have for your partner, literally be the perfect, cheesy little boyfriend you’ve always wished for (be ready for lots and lots of flowers and sweet treats if you’re with him.)
Bull Randleman: When you tell Bull that he’d be your first boyfriend, he honestly feels honored to be your first partner. He truly thinks that the only reason you haven’t had a boyfriend before is because you have super high standards. He’s very gentle with you the first couple months you guys are dating, almost a bit reserved because he just wants to be respectful to you. Anytime he’s about to do anything romantic with you he’ll ask over and over again, “Is this okay?”
Eugene Roe: He’s so, so attentive and patient. Just the kindest boyfriend you could ever ask for. He knows that he’s your first boyfriend, and is willing to do whatever it is so that you don’t ever have to worry in a relationship with him. He will make sure to give you the best hugs and kisses and remind you that he’ll be the best boyfriend possible for you. And I can’t forget about all of the sweetest little dates he would take you on. He literally proves to you that chivalry is in fact, not dead.
Floyd Talbert: Tab’s honestly kind of nervous to be your first boyfriend. He wants to be the best guy for you. He understands how special a relationship is for you, so he makes sure to cherish and handle it as if it’s the most precious gift he’s ever had. He’s also very flattered to know that he’s your first everything. He can’t wait to experience all of the little romantic couple things you want to do with him eventually in the relationship.
Skip Muck: He takes it as a compliment that he’s your first boyfriend. He kinda goes over the top in the first couple weeks in y’all’s relationship. Sweet boy just wants to make a great impression on you, that he can be the perfect boyfriend for you. Like buying you all of your favorite things, surprising you with gifts, going on all kinds of dates. He wants to show you that he’s a great guy that is more than willing to love you and be in love with you.
Don Malarkey: He really has the sweetest intentions with you as your partner. He wants to make you happy and safe no matter what, whether he’s your first boyfriend or last. He is such a cute gentleman when it comes to your relationship with him, like coming up to your place with flowers, lowkey freaking out like a kid on his first date with you. He makes sure you are always comfortable and feel loved 24/7. He just adores you so much.
Shifty Powers: He doesn’t really mind that much, he thinks it’s kinda cute actually. He feels so special that you would want him to be your first boyfriend. He wants to make sure that you have such a nice experience with him. He does feel a bit of responsibility to make sure this relationship is the best. He prioritizes communication so much in y’all’s relationship because he doesn’t want to make you uncomfortable in anything relationship wise.
Babe Heffron: Don’t take this the wrong way, but he’s so happy that he gets to be your first boyfriend, that he gets to be your first everything. He’s so excited to be youthful and do young-love things with you. He’s kinda like Bill, very set on being your first and best. He will make sure that you know he’s there to stay no matter what. When you’re dating him just remember that he will annoy you with silly little dates and stuff like that.
Frank Perconte: He wouldn’t really care if he had been your first boyfriend, or your 100th, he just wants you to be happy and make you feel like the best partner in the world. He does want to make sure that he’s providing all you need so that you feel perfect in your relationship with him. If there’s something in particular that you’d really like for him to do, he would go all out for it!! He just really wants to see you happy and safe.
Ronald Speirs: He finds it quite amusing that he’s your first boyfriend. A little shocked at first because he genuinely couldn’t tell you hadn’t had a boyfriend yet. He finds the need to protect you even more, considering that he would hold such a special part in your life. He makes sure to take the relationship as slow or as fast as you like. He has such a hidden soft side for you and it’s so cute, even before he knew he was your first.
Johnny Martin: He’s very shocked. “Are you sure? You know high school relationships count too, right?” Lol he just finds it very hard to believe that you’ve never been with any other guy until now. He honestly feels kinda proud that you would want him to be your first boyfriend if he does say so himself. Any kinda cheesy little first relationship stuff you want, he’ll do it. Just don’t ask him to sing you a song and you’ll be alright.
Skinny Sisk: “Really? No joking?” He gets really soft with you when he figures out that you’ve never been with another person before him. Like he understands how important it can be to you so he does all the little sweet things a first boyfriend should do. Having the “talk” with your parents, taking you to the movies, holding your hand when you’re scared. He’s the best gentleman with you and he promises to you that he will never misuse or hurt your heart in any way. (like ron he’s also so soft for you lol)
Chuck Grant: He gets happy when you tell him that he’s your first boyfriend, not because you haven’t had a guy before, but because you chose him to be in a relationship with. He’s very understanding and patient with you if there’s some things you don’t really have a clue on in relationship stuff, he honestly finds it cute. He immediately takes responsibility as your boyfriend and makes sure to keep you happy and safe no matter what.
David Webster: Honestly is a bit nervous at first, just because he doesn’t want to hurt you in any way and wants for you to have the best first relationship possible. He has a lot of self doubt that he can be the best guy for you at first, but when you let him know that he’s all you want, he makes sure to be there for you in any way possible. He’d do so many sweet things for you, one I could see him do is like write you sweet little love poems and stick them in your bag before work or school.
Buck Compton: Ahhh where do I start? This hot shot thinks it’s adorable. You haven’t had a boyfriend yet? Well you got one now. He’d be more than happy to do a bunch of mushy couple stuff with you, he would love it actually. He just wants to make you happy at all costs, so he’s willing to do just about everything. As long as you're safe and happy then he’s fine. Get ready to for him to be such a sweet guy whenever you’re around, like soft as can he.
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Thank you for your request again, anon!!! I hope you all enjoyed! 🤍🩷🤍🩷🤍🩷
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Karlach x F! Tav
18+ physical combat (consensual), so much teasing, public sex (kind of), manhandling, roughness, restraint, dom karlach/sub tav, strength kink, hand kink, size difference, fingering (f!), grinding, light choking, overstimulation, porn w/o plot
With her touch newly returned, Karlach is hungry for contact. Seeking out Tav for a little hand to hand combat that quickly turns heated...
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Tav resisted rolling her eyes at Astarion's wide grin. That face meant only one thing, he was about to be insufferable about something.
"What?" She sighed, resigned to the incoming teasing.
"You haven't noticed, have you?" He purred, an indulgent edge of pre-emptive preening in his voice.
"Obviously not, if you're being this unbearable." She sniped flatly, turning back to hanging laundry on tip toes.
He slid his foot under the arch of her heel, biting at her teasingly when she turned to give him a glare. Baring her own absent fangs.
"Look real close now..." He pointed across camp to Karlach. She was trying to talk Wyll into sparring with her, him trying to wave her away good naturedly.
Tav roved her eyes over the tall muscular body, pushing the slow creep of lust aside to focus on any changes.
She was starting to get frustrated, suddenly sure that Astarion was just fucking with her again, trying to get her to ogle their companion.
That's when she caught it. Two newly rounded talons on her right hand, pointer and middle finger.
Tav sucked in an involuntarily breath, lips falling open. All higher thinking pulled from her mind.
"Eager, isn't she?" Astarion crooned, jolting Tav back. His voice far too knowing for her taste as he hovered behind her.
"It's only been one night since she's gotten touch back, I admire her ambition."
Knowing his hands were clasped behind his back in that leaning way he always does.
Karlach's eyes caught Tav's, waving excitedly. Like they hadn't been together all day, rocking on the balls of her feet happily.
Tav groaned, heart jelly.
"Oh," Astarion lilted out a laugh. "She's got it bad for you."
"Wait, really?" Tav turned to him, clothespin in hand. Her snarky play falling back for a moment in genuine confusion.
Astarion tilted his head at her, his demeanor falling back in kind. "Seriously? Gods, Tav, you really are unobservant."
"Hey, it's not that I don't pay attention. I'm just blind to when it's aimed at me." She huffed, crossing arms.
"Oh, I know. I'm still amazed that you were blindsided to Gale's pining."
He relented when Tav threw her arms up in frustration.
"Ah, ah, okay. You're just blind to your own suitors, we'll agree. So trust me as an objective pair of eyes. That tower of muscle wants you. Badly."
"Oh, and here she comes now!" Astarion giggled, trapezing away on delighted feet. "Good luck with your new knowledge, darling!"
"Someone wants to go hungry tonight!" She threatened after him. Him giving her a little twirl.
"Uh-oh, you two are always at each other's throats." Karlach laughed, watching him go with fond eyes. "Literally."
"Oh, we were just playing." Tav assured, returning to hanging sheets.
"What's up, Karlach?" She asked, back on tip toes. Smoothing hands over the pleats, stretching up to pin the fabric down.
Karlach grabbed the clothespin from her hands easily, pinning it above her natural reach.
"Oh! Thank you!" Tav squeaked. Trying not to give the height difference between them any thought at all.
"Well, no one will spar with me." Karlach pouted. Her eyes starting to swim with tears that she brushed away with angry fingers. Huffing out a steadying breath, smiling down at Tav.
"But I think you might be under my weight class, might be an unfair fight to ask you."
Tav's heart thrilled.
"I mean... I am stronger than I look."
This was true. She was eyeline with mostly chests, but she could pull some weight. Hells she's carried unconscious Gale over her shoulders several times now in the heat of battle.
Huh. Okay, his crush on her makes sense.
"I would love to spar with you, Karlach." She smiled, handing her up another sheet to hang.
"Really?!" Karlach bunched the fabric in her hands in excitement.
"Oh, whoops." She shook out the fabric, giving it one hard flick of her wrist. The fabric snapping in the air.
Tav let out a little involuntarily moan, then clapped her hand over her mouth. Gods below, what was that...
"You okay, soldier? Felling up to it?"
"Yeah, just.. uh, a little woozy." She tapped the side of her neck where the given pinpricks lay.
"You know, now that I'm touchable again, I wouldn't mind giving you a break some nights. Mama K's got a lot of blood to give."
Tav saw a silver head pop up in her peripheral.
"Ah, I'm alright." Tav flapped her hands in an affable way. "Though something tells me our favorite leech might start circling now."
"He's a hungry boy, we gotta keep him big and strong!" Karlach laughed.
"Okay, big and strong, I'll see you tonight." Tav teased.
Karlach's tail curled up, arching at the base. Her cheekbones heating.
"Okay... Well. Bye..." She sighed, turning and walking in a forced casualty that even Tav could clock.
Astarion's mouth had fallen open, hand hovering over his jaw. When he caught Tav's gaze, he pointed to where a tail would be on his body. Raising his eyebrows in salacious glee.
Tav didn't know much about tiefling tail etiquette but could glean enough from his pantomiming. Her own cheeks warming as she stomped at him to quit it, only fueling the bouncing suppressed laughter in his shoulders.
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Initially, several of their companions had agreed to sit ringside. But as the day wore endlessly on with sun bearing down, most of them either decided to retire early or wade into the cool river with a few bottles of wine.
"Don't take too long..." Astarion sing-songed over his shoulder, a wine bottle hanging loose from his fingertips.
"Oh! Wait!" Tav called, standing and meeting him in the middle. Unbuckling the strap on the dagger at his hip, taking the bottle from his fingers and uncorking it with her teeth.
"Ugh, don't do that. You'll ruin your teeth." He chided, angling his hip for her to pull the dagger free.
"Shush." She cut into the back of her hand, dripping it into the rim of the thick glass. Swirling slowly.
He took his dagger back with a spin of fingers, seating it back with an unconscious flourish.
"Say when." She flexed her hand, encouraging more flow.
"Is never an option?"
"No, unless you want to get punched again."
"Gods, you do have a mean hook." He rubbed his jaw in memory.
"Alright fine. That's plenty." Leaning forward, he licked the stem of blood until it slowed to a stop.
"You know that only closes your wounds, right? Or I'd put you to use as a cleric on the battlefield."
He sighed dreamily. "Oh, it would be delicious. But very uncharitable motivation, I assure you."
"Well, best be off." He eyed the approaching tiefling with a mischievous twinkle. "Thank you, my darling."
She kissed his cheek. "No problem, have fun."
He waved over his shoulder as he departed, Karlach coming to Tav's side.
"Aw, you two are so cute together."
"Oh, we're not together." Tav laughed, the thought strange. "He reminds me of so many of my siblings."
"So many?" Karlach laughed. "Wait, how many do you have?"
"Entirely too many." Tav huffed, unconsciously settling into that authoritative posture she used with them.
"Aw, man. I want too many!" Karlach clicked her tongue. "Ah, well. Can't win 'em all."
"Speaking of, prepared to lose?" Tav teased, rolling her shoulders back.
"Oh, ho," Karlach laughed, settling back into a crouch. "Bring it on, babe."
Tav widened her stance, rolling her arm back in a curved elbow. Loosening her neck.
"Ready?" Tav hummed, balanced on the heels of her feet.
"Very." Karlach urged, fingers flexing.
"Then come get me." Tav smiled.
Karlach lunged forward, trying to sweep her leg.
Tav picked up her feet, ducking around her. Dodging another hand reaching for her wrist.
She laughed as she planted a foot to stand on Karlach's crouched hip. Using her shoulder as a hold to step up, swinging around her back to put her in a headlock. Hand pushing into her throat.
"Choking, huh?" She chided.
Karlach kneeled down abruptly, slamming her back into the ground.
Tav released, the air taken out of her. Still trying to lock her legs around Karlach's thighs.
"Oh, come on," Karlach laughed, prying her legs open with her hands. Her shoulder muscles rippling with exertion.
Tav's mouth fell open at the sight and sensation. Even with the full strength of her thighs, Karlach split her like cleaved wood.
Karlach turned and pinned her thighs open between her own, sitting on her pelvis.
"Hah!... Hey, why'd you stop?"
Tav's eyes darted down to the position they were pushed into.
Karlach paused, looking down as well.
"Oh..."
Neither moved, both huffing with exertion.
A stand still, the air charged with tension. Thighs straddled criss cross, their centers pressed together.
Tav tried not to moan, just the heat coming from her core pulling slick from her.
All it would take is one of them moving their hips.
Karlach looked down at her with blown out eyes, a desperate hunger, near anger, pulling her face slack. One hand gripping into Tav's propped thigh, starting to rock her hips.
"Gods, this heat!" Gale exclaimed, emerging from his tent. Fanning himself with a thin tome, heading towards the water.
Karlach flipped Tav up by the hips, pulling her up into a more appropriate position kneeling next to her. Tav squeaked, being manhandled so easily sending another wave of arousal to her lust dumb mind.
Gale turned towards them, unaware. "Oh! Are you guys coming too? I wouldn't mind the company on the walk."
"Absolutely!" Karlach called, giving Tav a questioning raise of her eyebrows.
"Oh! Uh, yeah! I'd love to hear about that." She pointed to the tome he was holding.
Rising to feet, led by Karlach's hand. Another shock of arousal as she stared at the mesmerizing sight, curled around hers with its diabolically implicit fingernails.
Gods above and below help her.
Gale chattered excitedly ahead as they walked, and Tav was really trying to listen. Truly, she was. But Karlach was walking just behind her, a hand flat against her lower back. The spread of fingers absurd, so wide it made her knees weak. Thumb rubbing mind numbing arcs into the sensitive skin.
Through the haze of her lust she managed a few well timed sounds of affirmation, trying to focus on silly things like words.
Oh, what fresh hells had she unleashed. Feeling Karlach's wide smile behind her. Enjoying tormenting her so innocently. Wanting to swat her away and lean in as hard as possible at the same time.
After an eternity, they reached the water. The gentle swell and lapping mockingly peaceful, moon ribboned and dark. Their companions gathered, floating conversation and passing wine.
Gale sat on the dock, rolling his sleep pants up to the calf. Dipping legs in with a deep sigh.
"Not getting in, Gale?" Karlach remarked in gentle disappointment. Fingers slipping inside of Tav's waistband behind her.
Tav breathed out a fast breath through nose, stomping her foot just slightly. Sliding the movement into shifting her weight casually.
"Ah, too much skin for present company." He smiled, a slight blush rising to his cheeks. Eyes darting to Tav, then quickly away.
"But don't let me discourage you. Go on, enjoy the water in all it's glory."
"Well, what do you think, Tav?" Karlach asked in a deceptively neutral voice.
As she was about to respond, Karlach pulled her fingers taut into her waistband, snapping it against her lower back. Covering the sound with a cough.
A rush of wetness pooling in her underclothes, she hissed out a quiet threat. Karlach's fingers grazing her skin, a quivering of contained laughter in the chest she stepped back into.
"I think that's a great idea. If you'll pardon us Gale?"
She didn't wait to get his response, pulling Karlach in her wake. Her low laugh slipping out as she was led, Tav in a fast stomp, Karlach in an easy wide stride. Long legs not having to rush at all to keep up.
Tav was about to turn to lay into her when a wide hand caught around the front of her throat. Another pushing flat against her lower belly. Both burning hot.
Her breath caught, leaning head back as those fingers splayed up her neck. Sharp talons pressing into the underside of her jaw.
"I wasn't done back there." Her voice all gravel. Pressing the words into the side of her head, heat pressing into her back. The expanse of muscle a heavy presence behind her.
Tav whimpered, twisting to look behind them to gauge how close they were to the group.
"Nothing important back there, baby." She laughed, pulling Tav's chin forward with a force belieing her easy words.
"Gods, Tav," She sighed, voice all heat again. Fingers sliding down the front of her waistband, long fingers traveling a short distance quickly. "I've been so hungry to fuck you."
Tav moaned a little whine at the vulgarity, knees buckling in earnest. Karlach's own knee pushed into hers, forcing her down into an open kneel. Her large body enveloping behind, thighs encircling around hers.
Her fingers strained against the fabric for a few seconds before she huffed out a frustrated breath. Hands gripping up onto Tav's hips, pulling her up onto her belly, wrenching her leggings down onto her knees, then seating her back onto knees with barely an effort.
"There, that's better." She said decidedly. Tav delirious with lust from being handled like a five pound weight.
Karlach's fingers found her center again with a happy hum. Rounded fingertips pushing inside her with no further pretense. Tav bucking at the sudden introduction.
Karlach's other hand came back up to spread along her throat, pressing down just hard enough to make her moan. Long fingers thrusting slow thigh shaking pleasure into her. Her hips rocking into the hilt of her palm.
"Fuck, you're so tight around my fingers." Karlach hissed, rising on one knee to grind into her lower back.
Tav arched her ass into her in time, her hand and hips pulsing a rhythm into her. Gasping out staggered breaths.
"Take your top off for me." Karlach murmured, unwilling to give up her hold. Fingers tightening a wide cage into her neck.
Tav pulled her blouse open with fast fingers, pooling onto her elbows. Unclapsing the front of her bra, breasts falling free. Her hard nipples pebbling even more rigid. The combination of the sweltering night air and the fire at her back making her feel untethered.
Karlach's grinding sped up at the sight, sucking in a breath through teeth. Fingers picking up the pace a few moments later, taking a second to catch up to her hips.
Fingers now slamming into her, Tav's legs gave out, head falling back. Squeaking out fast indignant whines.
"Shhh..." Karlach urged, hand coming up from her throat to muffle over her mouth. Pulling her head back into her. "We're far, but not that far."
Tav's nails dug into her thighs, Karlach groaning quietly against her back. Tav's eyes rising into her skull, lids fluttering. Her cunt clenching in irregular pulses as her orgasm circled, drawing ever closer.
She murmured against Karlach's hand and she released slightly, fingers still plunging into her in lewd squelching.
"What was that?" She whispered, voice as sweet as her hands were rough.
"Choke me again, please."
Karlach's cunt ground into her so hard it pushed her forward. Her hand snapping back down around her throat, pulling her back flush in a sharp grip.
"Fuck yes." Karlach breathed, feeling the tremor coming from her core, pelvis bucking uncontrolled. "Give it to me, baby. Cum all over me."
Tav whimpered, cunt chasing her fingers with abandon. Her moans silenced in her throat. Head falling back, orgasm about to crest.
Karlach looked down into her eyes, pulling her jaw open further with her thumb. Licking up the inside of her lower lip with a groan.
That wrenched the orgasm from her far faster than she was ready for, her cry cut off abruptly into a hiss by Karlach's tightening fingers. Loosening as she enveloped her mouth in a muffling kiss. Tav gripped the back of her head and the curve of her horn desperately as it ripped through her. Cunt tightening down in visible pulls of her fingers, cum pushing out onto her palm with every thrust.
Karlach moaned against her mouth, the heat of her lips reigniting the hunger in her belly. Her body overstimulated all the same she whimpered against her, fast fingers still plunging.
"Just one more for me, baby. You're so pretty when you cum." Karlach urged, thumb rubbing hard circles into her cum slick clit.
Tav whined, buckling forward.
"Back." Karlach growled, fisting her hair into a ponytail. Pulling her flush once again.
"Yes, saer." Tav moaned.
"Fuck, call me that again." Karlach groaned, hips bucking hard into her back. Hand winding in a taut circle, pulling her hair back to her knuckles.
Tav moaned, a ragdoll to her demanding, in both body and words. Crying out as her second orgasm hit.
"Cum on my back- please, saer!"
Karlach shuddered against her, biting down hard into her shoulder to muffle herself. Her sharp teeth sending a shock of pain through her already unbearably high pleasure. Tav's nails curving with bruising intensity into her thigh, biting the inside of her cheek to keep from crying out. The second wave of slick pushing into the first, dripping down Karlachs wrist. A spreading wet against her lower back as Karlach's hips slowed into choppy pulses.
"Fuck..." She slid her fingers free, veiled in a thick layer of pulling arousal. Spreading it between her two fingers indulgently, making Tav blush despite the absolutely lewd behavior she just displayed.
"Karlach..." She whined, uncomfortable.
"Okay, okay." She chuckled. Popping the fingers into her mouth, sucking them clean with a thorough tongue. As if that was any better.
When her mouth opened again, Tav caught sight of something that made her cunt ache again.
"Karlach, why do you have a tongue piercing?" She whined, finding the whole situation extremely unfair.
"Huh? Oh, I hadn't realized you hadn't seen it! Though maybe you're usually not at an angle where you can, you tiny thing."
Karlach stuck it out flat, the small rounded stud displayed in the middle of her long pointed tongue.
Tav moaned, cupping her face and licking a line up the middle. The little smooth bump sending a renewed shock through her exhausted pelvis.
Karlach groaned, eyes fluttering up then returning to hers dark again.
"Careful soldier," She warned. "You're going to burn us both up."
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I'm combining these, cause they're relatively the same.
TW: murder, murder insinuation
You didn't belong here, you knew that, Dabi knew that- hell, even the league knew that... but he couldn't let go. Dabi couldn't let you go. He realized that a couple weeks ago, while laying in bed with you. Cuddled up against him, you were so soft, made of cotton candy and silk. You didn't have a bad bone in your body, you were only a healer after all. You've never burned anyone so bad they turned to literal ashes at your feet, never watched men turned to ash from just your hands, never drove a blade into their heart for your own benefit. You didn't belong here and Dabi knew that, so, he made you belong.
He started taking you on missions with him, having you watch him burn people, whispering in your too, "watch doll, if you want too stay, you gotta watch." There was something... exciting about watching your expressions during these little escapades. It wasn't sexual for Dabi, atleast, at first. But when you gave him those teary, doe eyes he faltered in composure. The way you were at his jacket, eyes leaking salty tears, he just lost it, he promises he didn't mean it. But he had you against that wall, hand twisted in your hair so tight, you knew you'd have a headache by the end of it.
Teeth leaving nasty bruises on your throat, pretty shades of red and purple etched into your skin. Proving ownership of your full existence too him, too you, too everyone. Catching your tongue between his teeth, biting at your lips and shoving his desires down your throat. Who knew innocence tasted so sweet? Well, Dabi knew now, that it tasted of heaven, tasted of something he knew he'd never be, purity.
You always made the sweetest sounds when he was inside you, gave him a taste of paradise, tight grip on his hair as you screamed for him. He always felt good, he stretched you perfectly for him- you were made for him, if you will. You felt it, running your hands down his chest, so close together your arms were still touching your stomach... it was bulging from inside. Fuck- you could feel him inside and out, so connected that you were now one with him forever.
You always tightened so perfectly for him when he pressed down on your stomach, his cock protruding so much more that you felt like he was gonna burst out from the inside. Rip you open and leave you forever chiseled to the shape of his cock. Then you truly would belong to him, no man could fuck you like he does, leave you shaking like he does, no one could even have you clinging to them like Dabi does. He was going to do everything it took to break you down and rebuild you to his liking.
It's true that innocence tasted sweet, but Dabi was never one for sweets, always in favor of the salty, bitter things in life.
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In canon we have a good idea of what Aelwyn thinks about Adaine and also Fabian, so let me ask you, what do you think Aelwyn thinks of the other bad kids?
oh this is such a good question…! i think they’re very peripheral to her, important pretty much only in that they’re important to adaine, for a while, especially because she doesn’t really interact with any of them until junior year.
i think she’s a little freaked out by riz honestly 😭 from what i can remember her primary memory of him is him trying to steal the bottle of poison from her during the house party in freshman year, and it’s a hard cut from that little goblin boy to the tattooed, somehow more intense, gun wielding, avenging agent of heaven riz that she’s confronted with at the end of sophomore year. she mostly stays out of his way, doesn’t speak to him directly, and does her best to ignore how his eyes are following her whenever they’re in a room together.
she’s unhappily impressed by fig. fig is just such a cool girl in a way that would have been threatening to an earlier aelwyn - if she had known fig better in fhfy, she definitely would have been snobby/talked down to her bc of that threatened feeling. but getting to know her in junior year, all aelwyn can see is how genuinely sincere fig is, and how that her coolness isn’t a persona she puts on but something born of her kindness and loyalty. and that realization rocks aelwyn to her core a little bit -> so antithetical to how she was raised. so the main outcome there is begrudgingly impressed - i think she and fig are friendly, but fig’s still a bit suspicious of her and aelwyn’s unwilling to be any measure of vulnerable with someone who isn’t adaine.
i don’t think aelwyn thinks anything of gorgug at all LOL. there’s nothing there that would cause her to take a huge interest. i think at first she might think of him as a “ragh 2.0” in that he seems dumb and easy to manipulate, but being around him a bit more rids her of that idea. she just knows him as quiet and doesn’t think there’s too much under the surface beyond that - she’s not close enough to him to see the angry, witty, incredibly smart gorgug that the bad kids see.
and kristen! kristen confuses aelwyn more than anything. her impulsiveness and silliness and bluntness and deep devotion would all normally make aelwyn look down on her, and sometimes she still does in the moment. but the first time aelwyn properly interacted with kristen, in fhsy, kristen had literally just come back from the dead and then uncorrupted the nightmare king to cassandra. like aelwyn’s first true impression of kristen is that she’s an incredibly powerful cleric, and then every impression after that is of a bumbling silly girl who makes the wildest decisions ever. so it’s a mixed bag there 😭 at a baseline aelwyn respects kristen’s abilities but on a much more daily basis she thinks kristen’s unsophisticated and a bit of an idiot. but in a fun way! i really liked them trading banter in one of the more recent junior year episodes & i think that’s how their relationship would progress. i think aelwyn would try the most to form an actual relationship with kristen, because she appreciates her trying to meet her halfway.
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that-sea-sponge · 7 hours
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My 7 personal, non-negotiable, DC headcanons
I've got a few that I've noticed I incorporate into just about everything I've written, textually or not. Feel free to agree or disagree- these ideas live rent free in my head, they don't need to live in yours.
1a) Bruce Wayne has absolutely done a lot of designer drugs at parties. It's part of his 'identity' and he's never been as straight-edged about obeying the law as people might assume. His main job is hiding in shadows and beating people up, after all. He's responsible and gets driven home and doesn't patrol on nights when he's coked out.
1b) Dick and Jay have absolutely tried these same drugs at these same parties. Dick realized that he likes them too much and should stay away from them. Jay grew up with the consequences of addiction, so he chooses not to indulge. He may even threaten the party dealer if there are kids around.
1c) Jay gets shit for smoking, but it's Dick who'll steal the cigarette out of your mouth, take a few puffs, and hand it back.
2) On the Bruce subject, I always write him as watching people and talking to people via reflection - windows, computer monitors, etc. Haven't figured out why I like it so much or the true symbolism, but I almost always do it.
3) Barbara Gordon has freckles. Like, a lot of freckles. An obscene amount of freckles. Dick has counted just about every one of them and has favorite spots.
4) When Steph is 'home', she and Tim sleep together- Share a bed, zzzz sleep together. It's a comfort / human connection thing and Tim gets the best sleep of his life.
5a) Damian is a skilled artist, no doubt. Alfred is his favorite 'model'. There are sketch pads full of Alfred doing stuff around the house in a very dignified way and a few comic strips of Alfred the Avenger saving the world in a domino mask with a cat sidekick.
5b) Alfred absolutely has signed copies of some of the strips. He'll slip pamphlets to art colleges in Damian's laundry.
6) As far as Alfred is concerned, his favorite Robin has always been Jay and he's not particularly discreet about this. He adores all of the children, but Jay is his Robin because he's so much like Bruce at that age. Bruce's favorite Robin was Dick. Damian's favorite Robin is Tim. Jay's favorite Robin changes on the day and sometimes its even himself.
7) The 'real' ending for Bruce is the Batman Beyond timeline where he has literally alientated everyone who ever cared about him and he dies alone. He's a hero, but he's not a good person. He never learned how. Eventually, everyone comes to the realization that no one can save him from himself and his demons.
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lorelaiblair · 13 hours
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It was always there.
Before Wednesday even began at Nevermore the rumors already existed, that the new normie student was a psychopath who murdered two students at her previous school, that she was only excepted into Nevermore because her parents were rich alumni.
Enid was all for gossip - she had a literal blog dedicated to it - but the things people were saying about the new girl put a sour taste in her mouth.
Then Enid found out the girl would be her own roommate.
Then Enid met Wednesday.
And oh, was she harsh, and volatile, rude, and cruel.
Enid was confused though, the girl had a softness about her and Enid was apparently one of the only people who could see it.
Wednesday acted like she couldn't stand her parents, but Enid could see a glimmer in her eyes. She watched Wednesday fiddle with the necklace her mother had given her, in the quiet of their room when Wednesday thought that no one was watching. Wednesday was harsh towards Thing, but she would do anything to protect him. Wednesday enjoyed making her murder board and she moved it from their room when looking at it made Enid faint. Wednesday apologized to Thing when Enid had told her to, Wednesday had scared off bullies for picking on Eugene.
Wednesday threatened to hurt Ajax if he ever hurt Enid, Wednesday had FUN dancing at the rave’n, Wednesday pouted when the blood falling from the ceiling wasn't blood but paint.
Enid saw her. Enid saw her softness, saw Wednesday caring, saw Wednesday excited, happy, she knew that Wednesday had feelings. She knew that Wednesday could love so deeply.
Enid knew that Wednesday was afraid of showing it because she had been hurt badly in the past.
Of course Enid saw Wednesday. Wednesday saw Enid too.
Enid saved Wednesday's life.
Wednesday gave Enid her confidence back. Wednesday helped Enid to realize that her worth was not tied to her capability. For all that Wednesday was; harsh, cruel, and rude, she was also so good. She had a skewed sense of justice - but it was a strong one.
For all that Wednesday acted like she didn't care what others thought of her, and while that was mostly true, it really did affect her sometimes. Nobody saw it, Wednesday was nothing if not skilled at hiding herself, Enid would always see her. Enid always knew.
It wasn't long after the beginning of second semester when Enid snapped.
She was walking along the hallway when some student, who Enid couldn’t even remember the name of, called Wednesday a “psycho bitch”.
It was an off handed comment to his friend, he probably didn’t even realize that he would be overheard, but oh Enid was so done.
She was so done.
It wasn’t even a full ten seconds after the words had left his mouth, before Enid had him pinned against the wall by his throat. Her claws dancing around the delicate skin over his jugular.
He sputtered and gasped, trying to catch his breath despite Enid’s palm pressing down on his throat. She could see the fear in his green eyes.
Enid considered dark brown. Dark brown eyes that looked almost black in the dark of their shared dorm room. Dark brown eyes that looked nearly golden in sunlight.
Dark eyes that Enid has seen full of tears on that night they had almost died together. Dark eyes that sparkled with mischief before Enid found herself regretting her decisions.
Enid could never really regret anything, as long as those eyes would look at her.
Enid could feel the boy’s pulse under her hand, she could feel his ragged breathing. She could feel hands on her shoulders, trying to pull her back.
“Leave her name out of your mouth” Enid growled, her voice so low and harsh that she couldn’t even recognize it. She scraped her claws down his throat, blood beaded at the surface, following her fingers. It was just a little scratch, it was only a warning. “Understand?”
He whimpered.
“Do you understand me?”
“Yes” He said, his voice broken and meek. She let him go, he sunk down the wall before fumbling to run away- away from Enid. Nobody has ever looked at her like that before.
He looked at her like she was dangerous, something to be feared.
She knew that she should feel bad about that, it would make sense for her to regret what she had just done - someone behind her was speaking and she couldn’t pay them any mind - she didn’t regret it one bit. His blood was still running down her claws, she popped it into her mouth and hummed.
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kdinjenzen · 2 days
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Kdin's My Little Blog Along (PART 1)
MLPFiM Eps 1 - 5
So going into things this season, I believe, is the one I thought I remembered the most and had the most memories of.
That ended up being true so far but also not true.
Celestia starts off the series gaslighting everyone by cleverly rewriting history through the acts of a children's storybook.
I really don't understand how anyone can trust her at her word since she's basically PONY GOD and can just live long enough for people to just forget about stuff and then change history herself... but maybe I'm being too meta about this.
Celestia reading the story of Nightmare Moon and then transitioning to it being Twilight Sparkle is a great way to introduce her as Celestia's student.
Then immediately Twilight begins treating everyone, especially Spike, like garbage. I legit remember Twilight being a complete jerk in the first bits of things but she's pretty trash as a person/pony. It's established that she's been ignoring everyone around her for a long time and that people keep trying but they don't know why they bother anymore.
Celestia tells Twilight to touch grass and kicks her out to Ponyville where Twilight continues to be absolutely WAY more rude than I remember to everyone she interacts with... especially Spike.
The show moves way faster than I remember and by the time we meet everyone Nightmare Moon has already shown up and the first episode ends. Celestia was supposed to be there and just kinda no-showed, we have no idea why she never showed up to the party but likely because she knew her sister was gonna be there and Celestia is very much "lol not my problem" and is making Twilight do it.
Part 2 is basically "Part 1 again, but more focused and at night" - heavily reinforcing that Twilight has problems with people and that everyone who is following her have ELEMENTS about them that make them SUPER GREAT PEOPLE/PONIES.
Pinkie's "Laughter Song" is our first proper in show song and I remember it word for word which says the song is a great earworm and easy for folks to remember. PERFECT for a kids show and Pinkie is already racing to the front as "best pony" of the bunch with her mannerisms.
We get through the trials of "Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy could have easily got everyone through these with no problems" quickly and it's time for Nightmare Moon showdown 2.
SURPRISE the ponies are the elements of harmony because of the things they literally said on the way here but also TWILIGHT is the element of "MAGIC" ... which I swore was not magic when I first watched it, but I suppose that's a "it's magic...al friendship" that happens later.
One giant mega death rainbow later, Nightmare Moon has her evil blasted away and Celestia shows up fashionably late and is like "oh good it's over, anyway apologize to me Luna" and shock - Nightmare Moon is her sister whom she banished to the fucking moon and Luna apologizes.
A THOUSAND YEARS, CELESTIA! THATS A LONG TIME TO IMPRISON YOUR SISTER ON THE MOON!
Anyway, episode ends with Celestia banishing moving Twilight to Ponyville so she can stay away from her and give Celestia some fucking piece and quiet for three seconds learn more about friendship through her new friends.
Which immediately leads into Episode 3, "The Ticket Master" in which Celestia - WHO KNOWS TWILIGHT HAS 6 FRIENDS (I'm including Spike) - sends Twilight two tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala and says to bring a friends.
I like to believe that Celestia is either doing this just to fuck with Twilight or that she assumes Twilight is so annoying to deal with that she lost most of the other pony's friendship after that whole Nightmare Moon thing.
Everyone has their "VERY GOOD REASONS" for wanting the tickets and... the reasons kinda suck, but Twilight assures the audience that they are VERY GOOD REASONS and spends the rest of the episode yelling at everyone to stop doing her favors to butter her up which becomes the main pain point the episode.
Pinkie just outright says she's doing things to get the ticket, everyone else lies about it (Fluttershy does say the truth but only after Angel, her bunny, kicks her for lying). We also get two quick not-really-full songs from Pinkie again in this one and she's maintaining her lead as "Best Pony" so far.
Everything is solved when Twilight sends the tickets back and tells Celesia "I CAN'T PICK BETWEEN MY FRIENDS" and Celestia sends back a "Lol just say you need more tickets, stop being so extra" and sends everyone a ticket. Episode 3 ends.
Episode 4 sees the intro of Big Macintosh who takes the "Best Side Pony" slot immediately by being both reasonable in explanation, reasoning, and level of directness in dealing with issues. This will change later when he gets his own episodes, but for now he's the level headed thinker and basically says Applyjack can't handle the entire Applebucking season herself after he had an injury.
Applejack burns out faster than a pre-transition "gifted child" in high school and spends the rest of the episode in a daze between asleep/awake and starts doing incredibly dangerous or downright mean things.
Eventually, after days of pressure and constant asking, Twilight convinces her to ask for help and Applejack breaks and agrees.
During the ending "Dear Princess Celestia" letter we see everyone helping and then TWILIGHT BASICALLY DOING ALL THE WORK IN ONE MAGICAL MOVE AND WHAT THE FUCK? She literally just... could do all the work herself. We'll see this "heavily relying on magic" thing bite her on the ass later but there's literally no reason that she shouldn't have just talked to Big Mac and explained things. YES that defeats the purpose of Applejack learning the lesson but also holy fuck she almost died so many times this episode. Episode 4 ends.
Episode 5 is "Griffon the Brush-off" which I thought was WAY WAY WAAAAAAY longer into the season but no, I'm wrong.
The lesson in this episode is "if your friend is hanging with someone who is an asshole there's not a lot you can do about it, but you can control your own actions and how you treat people" which is a fine lesson except Gilda the Griffon starts outright antagonistic and kinda just... awful. So Pinkie is fully right to call out this shit to Rainbow and I think the lesson here is a little off.
Pinkie is helpful and kind the entire episode, constantly giving the benefit of the doubt, and ends up treated like garbage and SHE apparently is the one to learn the lesson this episode... not Rainbow Dash.
Episode ends with Twilight learning how to prank people because of the "pranks" happening all episode between Gilda and Rainbow (who's pranks are wrongly attributed to Pinkie) - she sends Celestia invisible ink and Celestia gets pranked ... I feel like Celestia takes this personally and will be making the remaining 200+ episodes a living hell for Twilight.
ALL IN ALL... first five episodes are still great, Twilight is way more of a rude bitch than I remember and I think she gets better later on but I also don't remember her being THAT BAD over all and I was wrong.
Voice performances ACROSS THE BOARD are great, lots of wonderful visual gags, and lots of charm throughout the entire thing. The animation just looks great and aged very well.
Twilight, both in story and voice performances, is the weakest link. The performances and characters of the other Main 6 are carrying this show so far. END OF PART 1
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ruumirmir · 2 days
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𝘈 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦'𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘛𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴 Part I Part II
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ੈ♡˳ Author's◇ note - ladies and gentlemen i fear that im just yapping atp. Ough this is literally my own character how hard can it be to not make his dialogues ooc (quite a lot). aNYWAYS lo and behold part 2 of the voicelines. They're all subject to change as far as lorecrafting goes. But for now!!! loverboy has a lot to say:
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𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4] A big hulking figure followed by the sound of rattling metal chains as he walks...It would make anyone tremble with fear. Celestia knows what lies under that helmet, but you can rest assured that The Captain is fairly merciful to all. It's just a simple matter of being courteous and following orders. Dare I even say it... one thing that I've heard and observed from the grapevine- is that he's one of the more popular Harbingers... if the bold statements from my comrades are anything to go by.
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𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4] Contrary to belief, the Prime Doctore is a completely sane man. His younger segments, not so much. His experiments have killed hundreds, and I'm sure he would continue if it wouldn't threaten Regrator's profits. He works a little too closely with Lord Regrator, which is bad enough for me. I can't stand it when he asks me to keep their struck deals and the Doctor's activities under wraps... but I do it anyway. I'd be happier if they were never in the same room together, but apparently, those two make 'quite the pair' if I had to quote some rumors.
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𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘋𝘢𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4] Her reputation as dangerous, even among the Harbingers, should suggest you steer clear of her. I once made the mistake of catching her closed gaze while I was at the palace- and a nasty feeling of paranoia plagued me for days on end. However, if you end up under her radar and she deems you 'interesting'... well- I'll send you my condolences.
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𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘦 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4]
The Knave, Arlecchino... she's quite the enigma. While she and Lord Regrator are both Harbingers, their demeanors, methods, and goals cannot be more distinct. Her methods, to say the least, are a touch... extreme. There's no denying her skills as a master manipulator and ruthless 'Father' of the House of the Hearth. It's certainly an improvement from the late Crucabena, or so I've heard from the older orphans. But then again, I haven't noticed any changes in the mortality rate of her... "children".
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𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4]
The old Rooster's influence can be found throughout Snezhnaya, and his connections are vast. He seems to be on good terms with Regrator, but that's the only thing I'm sure of. He serves as an advisor to the Fatui Harbingers, and his assistance goes beyond the scope of his political power. I suspect there's something important that he may be working on, but I have no idea where to start… They say he's a master strategist, but his only plans involve making a show that impresses a crowd. I only hope the next time he assembles the Harbingers together, it will be over his casket.
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𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4]
Sandrone is the head of a team of engineers who build mechanical lifeforms. Some are small and cute, others gigantic and powerful... but all are emotionless and unfeeling. When I hear the word "creation" I think of beauty and passion, but Sandrone seems to only care about destruction. Just like the mech that carries her around. You'd never see her alone; it's as if the puppet is her true identity.
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𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4]
Tartaglia, or Childe as some people call him, He definitely has the strength of a Harbinger, that much is undeniable. But he can be impulsive, even downright suicidal at times. It's as if he has no fear of dying. I guess that's what happens when you live for the thrill of the battle. I can't deny that... Even though he's a loudmouth, his skills back up his words. I've seen him cut through enemies as if they were made of butter. That being said, he's still young at heart. Occasionally disruptive for the duties carried out. He's developed an interest in dueling with me ever since Pantalone granted me this title. Lucky for me, I can always request for Regrator's presence whenever I want him to turn tail and disappear.
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𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘺 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4]
The first time I saw Signora, I was struck by her beauty and gracefulness. Unfortunately, my admiration was short-lived as she turned to glare at me the moment she noticed. Arrogance. Ego. Self-conceit- now those are mere words when it comes to the Fair Lady. She was as cold as the snow that covers Snezhnaya and as temperamental as the flames she wielded. She had no tolerance for the weak and would just as easily snuff out a life without a second thought. Although I hold no love for her, I almost felt disrespected on her behalf when the Rooster thought to grant only half a day of mourning at her funeral.
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𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳: 𝘐
The Northland Bank is a place of opportunity, a place where you can put your destiny into your own hands... and a place where you can see it stripped from you without warning. I have seen many people come and go in my time here. People from all walks of life, eager to make a name for themselves. Some have found the money and fortune they sought after, while others have fallen flat on their faces.
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𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳: 𝘐𝘐 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 3]
I've seen countless conflicts waged with blood and steel, and they pale in comparison to the lives destroyed by the pen. They're both weapons in their own ways. The sword is more direct, no question about it. Yet the pen... it can cut in a more subtle manner, but it slices deep. Both are capable of ruining someone's life. The former requires power while the latter requires intelligence. Really brings out the irony in calling this feathered quill my 'signature' weapon.
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𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳: 𝘐𝘐𝘐 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4]
To the untrained eye, it may seem like some sort of cruel joke. A title like ‘Venator Dux’ is usually given to one who would strike fear in their enemies and inspire confidence in their allies. Lord Regrator, however, has a different plan in mind. Pantalone sees me not as a ruthless warrior, but as the keeper of his secrets. Someone who can wield knowledge as a weapon and turn his enemies’ greed against them. To him, the title of ‘Venator Dux’ is a reminder of my duty. In his words, I was a useful piece that could shift the entire board on his whim. And isn't that something to take pride in? Knowing you're the most favored player in a man's game?
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𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳: 𝘐𝘝 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 5]
My father died a proud soldier under the tsaritsa's name. He fought and bled on behalf of the nation she created and dedicated his life to protecting. *Sigh* My father would be ashamed if he could see me now, kneeling before a man. Especially after cursing his grave out for dying under another. The irony is not lost on me. Yet, I would rather serve a man who I respect, who I can reason with, than one who demands endless devotion from her subjects. In a strange way, I feel as though I am honouring my father's memory by following my own path.
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𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳: 𝘝 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 6]
Hilarious to think back to my first year of duty. I was no more than a simple receptionist at the Northland Bank back then. Just another faceless pawn, doing my duty to the tsaritsa without questioning her intentions. All I knew was that I was serving the Fatui's goals. I did not kill anyone directly, yet I still had blood on my hands. Every transaction carried the potential for loss and pain, yet I pushed on regardless. I may have been just a receptionist, but I was already well aware of the cost of ambition. Pantalone then, was different from everyone else I'd met in the Fatui. He didn't use force of arms like the other Harbingers; instead, he used his words and intellect to manipulate the political landscape.
In addition, he held a unique perspective on the tsaritsa's ideals. Not once did he preach about blind devotion. He simply told me that if I wanted to make my mark on this world, I would have to be willing to play by his rules. It took me three years to realize what he insinuated... and I found myself gravitating back to him despite leaving the organization of my own accord.
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𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳'𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘦𝘴 Playing the piano, perhaps? I'm no good at it yet... but I've been getting better with some help guiding my hand around the keys. It is... nice to unwind after a long day and let the instrument carry me away.
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𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳'𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 [Unlocked at Friendship Lv. 4] *Sigh*... I have to be diplomatic with people I despise and feign politeness with those who can’t hold a conversation to save their lives. Sometimes- when I’m in the middle of running an important operation, few of my juniors just keep making mistakes. It makes me wonder how Lord Regrator manages to do the same for days on end with a smile on his face... I'm not like him at all.
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𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 I've got a soft spot for a well-seasoned dish of meat. Any kind really— A hearty serving does wonders. Leaves you delightfully stuffed full, satisfied, and warm. I'm not too worried about the specifics of the dish as long as I can savor a mouthful of rich flavor.
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𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 Desserts that are too sweet are an affront to my tastebuds and moral values. Sugar is supposed to be an element, not the whole personality. The only thing that does it well is dark chocolate.
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𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘎𝘪𝘧𝘵: 𝘐 Oh! A thoughtful choice, traveller. The aroma alone is tantalizing. Your efforts are appreciated. Thank you.
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𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘎𝘪𝘧𝘵: 𝘐𝘐 Hmm... a pragmatic choice. It may not be an extravagant feast, but it serves its purpose. Your gesture is noted.
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𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘎𝘪𝘧𝘵: 𝘐𝘐𝘐 An... interesting choice. I suppose variety is the spice of life, but I find my satisfaction elsewhere. Nonetheless, your intention is recognized. I won't let this go to waste.
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𝘉𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘥𝘢𝘺 Why is there a celebration? A date marking the day of your own birth... It's simply illogical, but the Fatui celebrate birthdays like everything else, so I'll play along. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! There, I said it. You're now a year older, and one year closer to old age and inevitable death. Oh- haha, don't sulk like that, I'm just pulling your leg. Relax. I wouldn't ignore such an occasion. Here, my gift to you... A box of my favorite chocolates. Freshly imported from Fontaine... straight from a bakery approved by Lady Furina herself. They're a bit expensive; but only the best for people I respect.
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𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰 [Unlocked at Ascension Phase 1] There are depths to my abilities yet untapped. I'm flattered that you thought to lend me a hand.
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𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘉���𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘜𝘱 [Unlocked at Ascension Phase 2] Oh... careful now, I might want to test it out against you.
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𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘹 [Unlocked at Ascension Phase 4]
Oh, I've unlocked something new... Fascinating. That burst of light was unexpected but now... I can feel the power. Everything feels lighter and sharper at the same time. I'd be a formidable force indeed in the coming weeks... Well, back to work. My Lord expects a report on current fiscal state by the end of the week.
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𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 [Unlocked at Ascension Phase 6]
Aha, I can do a lot more now. More power, better focus, and more options. This is truly remarkable... I'd love to see how my coworkers react to this. Lord Pantalone will be especially pleased, I'd wager. He'd never pass up the opportunity to see his prized jewels shine brighter.
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Bonus:
𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵
Why not try your luck at gambling if you're running low on mora?
You could con a pretty penny out of someone with a couple of these trinkets. Hmm... no?
This is a pretty fun hobby.
𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺
What? No other companion to recruit?
I'll be charging you a fee of 5000 mora per hour for my services... Ha- I'm just messing with you.
I'm a busy man, so let's keep today's adventure short.
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Why Astarion x Karlach?
I want to put some my stupid thoughts into words first of all for myself. In any case it's my blog / part 2
Whenever I get into a new fandom I start looking for interesting characters and ships, because it's all what I need lol (no). Interesting specifically for me and yeah, I have a little specific taste. Astarion immediately catch my attention (and we all understand why) but I couldn't found good pair for him. My first human paladin girl Tav was too… boring. And even Durge female drow Tav was not good enough in my opinion, but I like her more than default Tav because of background, trauma and bloodlust. Anyway I needed someone from original Larian characters because It's make more sense for me (they have deeper history, personality, connection with world and etc) and I can be more in touch with fandom.
When I kept this point in my mind I was doing one of my durge playthrough and getting a lil bored. As a second option, I tried several new romances (Astarion should stay my true love in the end anyway) and Will and Gale did not impress me, then I accidentally chose the best girl Karlach. I always liked Karlach a lot, but never thought to romance her with my Tavs. And I was impressed… and then devastated after breaking up with her. Even Astarion judged me (and a healthy relationship is not his strong side). Well, I reloaded game like it's never happened but decided to make the baby fire girl happy with a love partner. But I also love Astarion... so I had no choice there. It was literally "now you two should kiss and be forever together, like mom and dad, argh"!
Before this I saw some hellspawn stuff in the internet ofc but didn’t get it. The first time I thought of them as a couple was when I heard Neil's responses in "Kiss, Marry, Kill". He told that Astarion would probably kiss Karlach. Wow. Why? And It may also have pushed me towards this. I have no regrets.
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People have such a double standard when it comes to mapleshade and literally anyone else in the fucking series.
I don’t see you guys saying leafpool deserves to be exiled for lying about the true parents of her children even though it hurt people just like Maple lying about her kids dad. They did it for a similar reason too— they simply wanted their kids to have a safe and happy life, hell, mapleshade was even planning on coming forward with the truth when it was safe to do so. Frecklewish assumed and lowkey pushed and Mapleshade rolled with it for the sake of her children. Was it the right thing to do? No, but understandabe. Leafpool was also pushed into giving her kits up and lying essentially and it did end up hurting people in the end (hollyleaf) yet I don’t see Leafpool getting the same amount of shit for it??? Like yes the situations aren’t completely the same but it’s not like mapleshade was a malicious monster who lied to a grieving woman “just because for funsies LOL grrrr she really likes seeing the pain in frecklebabies eyes🥺” she was legit just trying to secure the safety of her babies.
Don’t even get me started on Appledusk— that’s for another ranting post however I am going to say a piece here.
Appledusk quite literally has no character, he has 10 lines at most, and he only exist to drive the plot along by being a dickhead. I genuinely cannot understand where people get the conclusion that he secretly deep and abused by evil maple and actually had every right to cheat on her (reed is also ignored in this because we don’t care how she feels about being cheated on, or even worse, make her like some savior for her cheating husband, like okay the fuck????) or that he didn’t cheat at all despite the book literally saying it in text. And no— maple being an “unreliable narrator” doesn’t mean that everyone else else is a secret good guy and that she is the evil one twisting everything from the start.
Also all the stupid “Appledusk is a good daddy!” or even the nerve to go “Appledusk was a better dad/loved his kids more” because he was nice to them once and was shocked that they died. Let me ask you this, if he cared so much about them and such a good dad then why didn’t he ask for their names? Asking their names wouldn’t suddenly make him exiled for having the audacity so don’t even try it. he literally goes on without knowing their names or caring. He interacted with them nicely once, once. He literally calls them AND maple (not only maple) mistakes right in front of the corpses. 
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