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asotin · 2 years
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@al-stuffy honestly, i have nothing to add because this is everything i could have said and said better
and no apology necessary! this is a normal amount, especially since it would take me twice as many words
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knotty-et-al · 9 months
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Drawing a truncated cube and a cuboctahedron from a cube....
As for understanding truncation: You can imagine having a cheese cube and just cutting of the vertices...
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Truncated cubes and cuboctahedra are Archimedian solids.
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I used isometric dot paper.
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jackie-q · 1 month
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Immunocompromised
I don't know if this was just me and my sisters, but we grew up in a place that was almost punishingly hot like 97% of the time no matter the season, and when we moved to a far colder place our immune systems had to entirely recalibrate and we spent the first like 3-4 years getting sick on and off (like, sore throats and stuffy noses on and off, and vomiting and the flu every other month or so).
So, like, what would that mean for Damian?
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fe-fictions · 1 year
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Up for some Alfonse? I saw you wrote that you couldn't find any more in your archive, so I'm here to help! How about he finds Kiran passed out due to exhaustion? I doubt she gets much sleep anyways, what with welcoming all the new heroes, commanding the battlefield, studying tactics, and all that jazz.
(It's been ages since I've done some Alfonse fluff! Enjoy ;; U ;; )
The night was still young, and Alfonse was restless. Everyone had already eaten, and those who had spare time outside of chores, patrols  and meetings, they were making merry and enjoying themselves. 
Everyone seemed to be accounted for, except for arguably the most important individual in Alfonse’s eyes; Kiran.
Sharena didn’t seem to know where you’d gone, nor did Anna. Most of the summoned heroes weren’t certain where you’d gotten off to, until he asked one of the more observant ones.
Klein had seen you heading toward the armory by yourself just a little while ago. You seemed fine, he added when Alfonse looked confused (and obviously worried).
“What on earth does she want in there?” He wondered aloud, making a beeline for the armory. It’s not like you wielded any of the weapons, at least not well enough to use. He’d been teaching you the way of the sword, but there was no way he was going to let you bring that onto the battlefield until he was satisfied with your skills.
Maybe you were reviewing the stock on your own, as diligently as usual. Alfonse’s speculation came to a swift conclusion, though, when he passed through the tent flaps.
You were in the armory, yes; dead asleep and leaning against a polearm from where you sat precariously on a bench.
“Kiran?” His face blanched, the prince quickly coming to your side. Carefully he put his fingers to your neck; your pulse was fine, and you didn’t appear to be in pain. You just looked tired, really. 
His brow furrowed when he realized you had dark bags under your eyes, and lines drawn likely caused by the stress of the job. 
“What have you been doing to yourself?” He muttered while he got to work extricating you from the tent. He expertly pulled the polearm away, leaning you back against the weapons rack behind you so as not to wake you.
The spear quietly clacked back into place, and he returned to your side. It would be better to let you sleep. Alfonse gently raised you into his arms, holding you to his chest and making sure your head was resting against him rather than lolling about. Making sure you weren’t jostled or stirring, he started out of the tent.
It was tactfully ignored when heroes started whispering about what they saw; what was the prince doing with the summoner? Why was she asleep? Were they sweet on each other- and were they really being so blatant about it?
His focus was making sure you got some proper rest for the first time in what appeared to be ages. 
“Please excuse me,” He murmured into your hair, as he brought you back to your tent. The cot was practically untouched; had you even slept in it that morning?
Alfonse didn’t glance around long. He slowly knelt beside the bedroll, settling you onto the blankets. With great care, he cupped your head, making sure not to let you bounce by accident when he moved his arms out from under you. Then came the work on your boots.
Mindful of his own armor and clanking bits, Alfonse was expert in reducing his own noise while he got to work undoing your belts and buckles that surely weren’t comfortable to sleep in. He managed to pull the first one off before he realized his efforts were in vain.
“Alfonse…?”
“Kiran!” He squeaked when you spoke, finding you staring down at him with bleary eyes. Blushing, he pulled back, one boot still on and the other sock exposed. “Forgive me, I just…I found you asleep in the armory and wanted you to be more comfortable in your tent. I brought you back and wanted to at least take some of your armor off while you rested.”
“Thanks.” You rubbed at your eyes, “I didn’t even realize I’d fallen asleep at all…guess I’ve been working harder than usual.”
“You’ve always worked hard,” Alfonse countered, recovering himself so he could continue his efforts. You watched with a lazy smile as he continued to undo your other boot, “I think it’s just the steady flow of hard work finally sapped the last of your strength, and this was the result.”
“You think so?” 
He nodded quietly while he set the footwear neatly to the side, before returning to your side. You reached for his hand and he gladly took it, giving your fingers a gentle squeeze from his seat beside the bedroll. 
“Would you like to spend the night with me, then?”
“Uhh…”
“Just to sleep,” You added in quickly, realizing the blush on his cheeks wasn’t because of a polite invitation. “I mean, it’s not like you don’t work hard, too…I thought it might be a good chance for both of us to get some good sleep.”
“If you don’t mind having me here.” Alfonse said softly, “I’m happy to stay until you fall asleep, if you’d rather I not stay all night.”
“I’d have you here every night if I could.”
The prince’s heart skipped a beat, and enthusiastically agreed to join you to bed. He undid his own armor and belts, left in his tunic, trousers and socks. His headpiece was carefully placed on your desk before he crawled under the blankets with you.
Your arms were open to receive him, and Alfonse was happily wrapped up in a sleepy embrace by his loved one. You nestled your head into his hair, feeling far more relaxed with the handsome, sweet prince snuggled up with you.
“Goodnight, Alfonse…thanks for looking out for me.”
“Always.” He smiled against your skin, a chaste kiss along your collarbone. “Sleep well, Kiran.”
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vohtaro · 8 months
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I STILL LOVE HIM BY LANA DEL REY IS SO HASHIMADA CODED
I close the case
it took me a minute to realize this is the monologue at the end of national anthem but YAHH i soooo see where you're coming from w that...
'i always got the sense that he became torn between being a good person and missing out on all of the opportunities that life could offer a man as magnificent as him' like sheesh lays down
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satansfavoritedyke · 9 months
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Hi!
I really liked your Madara headcanon, do you happen yo have more? 👀
Omg hi, and thanks! I do have a lot more but they are scattered across my blog in textpost and ask meme form so I'm too lazy to go look for them and link them here. Off the top of my head tho:
I think he's very physically tense, at a very concerning frequency, particularly when Konoha's being built. When things are calm he always tends to be on edge bc he Doesn't Trust That, so tends to be pretty sore and stiff all over bc of it and only notices once someone actually tells him to relax and to mind the tension he's holding.
He practiced being dramatic on the battlefield a lot on his own as a little kid. Madara's approach to doing anything in general is "how do I do this in a way that will make me look really cool". He loves leaving an impression.
The people closest to him (Izuna, namely) are less impressed by him doing this than the opponents terrified of him are, though. Izuna actually makes fun of him for being as dramatic as he is a lot.
When it came to Izuna, it actually took him a while to really think of him as an equal and a rival and not just "little brother I have to protect". It's the idea of Izuna possibly becoming stronger than him being something he just can't wrap his head around bc he's so used to himself being the face of the Uchiha Clan somewhat, and also a "Well, I'm the older one, it's always been my job to look after you and I have to be the stronger one to do that". Obviously he doesn't say this outright but it's evident in the way he acts, and it's a source of tension between him and Izuna for a long time. He does relax on this bc obviously he cares about how his brother feels and isn't not self-aware, but it took some work to get him out of it. For the time he wasn't doing that, Izuna felt like Madara was almost coddling him and really didn't appreciate it.
And that's all I can think of for now.
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nightingaletrash · 10 months
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local single mother wishes that grown ass adults would be less petulant than her toddler
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omi-papus · 1 year
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Ok since maybe I can doodle at a faster rate than I can do real drawing maybe I should try putting the boy in a cuplé more outfits but Imma need to come up with some ideas.
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mira--mira · 1 year
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this is me sending you good vibes because it's the only thing I can do to make you feel a little better
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and this gif of Madara genuinely smiling because it always makes me feel good
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and also this gif of kid Madara bullying kid Hashirama because kid!Hashimada acting like kids is my comfort zone
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Thank you this is so sweet!!! 🥺🥰 It really did make me feel better. I smiled when I saw it and I was able to refocus. Thank you so much, biggest hugs in return! RIP why don't I have the hug emojis that I do in discord :')
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asotin · 2 years
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@al-stuffy i'm losing it over how easily this could have happened. offending tobirama/making him petty really makes him open up
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Hi!
I'm pretty sure I filled out the tumblr sign up, but I don't remember if I also filled out the twitter sign up (I want to fill out both)
Could you check please?
Yep! You're signed up for both Tumblr and Twitter 🥰
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knotty-et-al · 5 months
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Truncated dodecahedron
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By cutting off the vertices of the dodecahedron you get the truncated dodecahedron.
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This results in the 12 pentagonal faces of the dodecahedron turning into 12 dekagonal (10-gonal) and 20 triangular faces.
(As the dodecahedron has 20 vertices, truncation results in 20 triangular faces.)
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goodbird1 · 4 months
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My firecracker
Alastor x fem reader
Word count: 634
Summary: Charlie learns about Alastor wife.
Warnings: mention of death and murder (please tell me if I miss any)
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Alastor stood on a balcony overlooking the city. The hotel was celebrating for some reason or another he didn't particularly care. Reaching into his coat pocket he pulled out a locket. Unclasping it reveals an image of a woman.
“I thought doing this would make me feel better in some way, or at least dull the pain for the time being” Alastor began, looking down at the locket. “It was foolish of me to think that would happen. It's happening all over again, and I don't think I have a chance to see you again.”
Tears started swelling in his eyes. Quickly pulling out a handkerchief and wiping them away.
“You know I always took you as someone who likes entertainment and parties are pretty entertaining” Charlie said coming out on the balcony.
“Oh I'm just getting some fresh air, it's far too stuffy in there” Alastor replied, shoving the locket back in his coat. Not before Charlie notices.
“What's that?” Charlie said, reaching out.
Instinctively Alastor slapped Charlie's hand away, holding the locket even closer now. Towering over her with a cruel look on his face, he saw the fear in her eyes. Normally he'd relish in it but this was no sight he wanted to see on charlie. Signing he pulled out the locket again shifting it through his fingers.
“My apologies dear,” he said, turning back to the city. “I didn't mean to snap, it's a locket with my wife's photo in it, it's the only thing I have left of her.”
“You never told me you were married,” Charlie said, coming to Alastor's side.
“I don't much like to talk about it” Alastor signed.
“Can I ask, what was she like?” Charlie questioned.
“Oh she was wonderful” He began. “She was a firecracker, always 3 steps ahead of everyone. Beat you in any game and once you thought you had the upper hand she'd pull the rug right out from your feet. She was kind and considerate, and believed in second chances. She'd taught me that. And oh she could sing like an angel. I would play the piano, she would sing and the world would fade away.”
“She sounds amazing, you know maybe if you redeem yourself you can see her again in heaven!”
“Haha oh darling, anybody worth knowing comes down here!” Alastor said between laughs. “She would always tell me she would rather burn in hell with me than sit alone in heaven. Did you know that our fathers decided to put us together to ‘contain our unnatural behavior’? And she came up with a plan to kill both our families and then burn the evidence! Oh it was then I knew she was the one.”
Memories started flooding back when they were both alive and then both died. But this time they didn't hurt so much now.
“What happened to her?” Charlie asked, bring Alastor back to reality.
“The first or the second time?” Alastor joked trying not to spiral.
“Both?” She whispered hesitantly.
“The first time she was in a tree, mistaken for a bird and shot down the fall was what killed her. The second time…” Alastor choked clutching the locket for dear life. Clearing his voice he started again. “Well you don't make it as far as I have without making a few enemies. They sent her back in pieces.”
“That's awful!” Charlie exclaimed.
“No need to worry they won't hurt anyone now.” Signing, he stepped away from the edge. “Come on dear, let's join the party.”
“Hey Al, can I ask one more thing?”
“And what would that be?”
“Do you think she would have liked the hotel?”
Turning fully around to face Charlie. A kind smile across his face with a hand reaching out for her.“Oh she would love it.”
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suntoru · 1 year
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✧˖°. PRINCESS TREATMENT ONLY!
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summary: genshin men being huge simps and spoiling u every chance they get <3
feat. diluc ragnvindr, kaeya alberich, childe, kazuha kaedehara, scary mooch, xiao, thoma, ayatoe, al-haitham, kaveh
a/n: i swear i was working on the masterlist but the brainrot finally got to me hnghhhh
warnings: gn but feminine implications (ie. princess treatment, reader wears heels and makeup, passenger princess), simping for reader, maybe ooc? swearing, fluff, some are modern aus, maybe innuendos?
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─ ✰ DILUC is the gentleman we all deserve in our lives. if it’s raining outside, he’ll make sure to protect you from the wetness! he makes sure you’re fully bundled up in his coat, and that when he’s walking you home, the umbrella is fully covering you. oh, his shoulder’s getting wet? that’s fine, a little bit of water never hurt anyone. but if it happens to you? all hell breaks loose. what if you get sick from the rain? are you feeling alright? do you need medicine? a doctor? and if you’re in a modern au, he’ll definitely let you be the passenger princess 🥰 you can take naps, eat snacks, and pick all the songs! you don’t ever have to worry about giving him directions, you can just do whatever you want. he even installs led lights in his car so you can take asthetic pictures <3 if you’re tired, don’t worry about him, he’ll be fine alone, take your beauty sleep :) he drives you anywhere you want, no questions asked! you want to go to his mansion? you’ll be there in ten. grocery store? sure. nail salon? he’ll even accompany you to get your nails done just so you won’t be alone, pays for everything too!
─ ✰ KAEYA is absolutely whipped for you. to most people, he’s the town flirt, and a drunkard, but to you, he’s the most caring and softest person you’ve ever met, even if it’s hidden under layers of hurt. if you go out drinking with him, and come back drunk, he’ll carry you bridal style back home. pressing your body closer to his, he makes sure to prop your head so your neck won’t get sore. and if you wear makeup, he won’t put in the low effort to wipe your face with a makeup wipe, he’ll do your whole skincare routine for you! first, he uses makeup remover to take everything off, then, gently, he massages the cleanser into your skin and washes it off. he applies your creams and serums, making sure to be as tender as possible, even if you whine that all you want to do is go to sleep. he soothes you, whispering that all he needs is ten more minutes to brush your teeth and get you changed so you’ll feel clean in the morning. and for the hangover in the morning? he makes you special soup and showers you himself so you don’t even have to lift a finger.
─ ✰ CHILDE loves spoiling you whenever he gets the chance to. other people might think it’s just another sugar baby dynamic, but in truth, it’s far from it. it’s a selfless love, not just based on materialistic items. but even then, he’s willing to sacrifice his time and money for you. you’re his baby and his top priority always, no matter what. are you hungry? well, get ready, because he just booked a reservation at the highest star restaurant in town! you’re having a bad day? no problem, he’ll send one of the lower ranking fatui members to do the dirty work and he’s coming home early! he’ll bring home a large bouquet of flowers and a cute stuffie to match. you need new clothes? he’s driving you to all your favourite stores on his card <3 his wallet is practically bottomless, so don’t be afraid to spend what you want! a couple thousand mora is nothing to him if he can see your frowning pout turn into the pretty smile he loves so much. he even carries all your bags for you without asking! he can’t have his darling getting tired after all :(( just as long as after you give him a smooch on the lips and an hour of cuddles, the only payment he’ll accept (´∀`)♡
─ ✰ KAZUHA, even after years of being in a relationship, still finds ways to give you butterflies in your stomach. when you come back into your quiet home after a long night, too exhausted to take care of yourself, he leads you to a chair and sits you down. he ever so delicately unlaces your heels for you, taking his time doing so, but don’t worry! you won’t ever be bored. if the silence is too much, he’ll ask you how your day was, talk about his, and spill all the tea that happened on the crux. and if your feet are tender, he’ll massage them gently so they won’t be sore in the morning :(( he’s putting the utmost care and effort into whatever he’s doing for you, and that never fails to make your heart skip a beat. he still opens doors for you, dedicates hundreds, if not thousand of poems and haikus to you, and never fails to make you feel loved. he’d never forget an important date, even if you don’t mention it for months before! he always asks for your hand, and when you place it in his with a knowing smile, he gives you a fairytale-like kiss on the top, making sure to peck every little fingertip in the process.
─ ✰ SCARAMOUCHE never thought he’d bow down to anyone again in his lifetime. he’s trained every little bit of himself to be the most powerful, the strongest being he could so he’d never have to go through that humiliation. but yet here he is, tucking away his ego and pride, bending down on the ground for you. yes, he may grumble, telling you to hurry up, and that he doesn’t have all day, but the fact that he’s basically submitting to you speaks for itself. you taught him what love meant, healing, and promised that you’d never leave him, and for that, you have his eternal loyalty. as you climb on his back, he gently hooks your legs against his arms as he stabilizes both of you. the proximity of your face resting against his neck causes him to go up in flames, throwing his oversized hat on your head, telling you to hold on to it for him. but really he’s hoping the large structure obstructs his rosy cheeks. he does every little ‘embarrassing’ thing for you, from painting his nails barbie pink to being shrek for your matching halloween costumes. if his younger self were to look back at him, he simply wouldn’t believe it, but now, he wouldn’t even consider the possibility of even saying no to you.
─ ✰ XIAO never, ever, takes you adventuring with him, simply because he believes someone as precious as you shouldn’t risk getting hurt and scuffed up. so instead, he brings you little gifts that he sees while adventuring. a glaze lily, protective adepti charms, and almond tofu are all gifts that he’s brought to you before. he’s also much softer with you, never raising his voice and being cautious about his choice of words. if you ever get caught in a physical situation with him, automatically he moves to stand in front of you, one arm protectively circling your waist, pulling you closer to him. being xiao’s s/o, you also get special privileges. while he answers most who call his name, if you even utter his in a whisper, he’ll be there in a heartbeat, no matter if it’s an emergency or not. whether you called him to join your tea party, or if you are in the slightest bit of danger, he’ll be there. he also trusts you more than his logic, even if everyone else is against you. if you’re in a scuffle with other humans, he makes sure to hear both sides, but his heart already knows who’s right. whether there are 100 witnesses who all say you’re wrong, he’ll still believe you anyways.
─ ✰ THOMA is absolute malewife material, no questions asked. sometimes, if he’s not busy in the mornings, he’ll surprise you with breakfast in bed without a special occasion. he’ll peck your cheek and give you a soft ‘good morning’ as to not break the sleepy trance you’re in, carefully placing the tray onto the nearest nightstand. whenever he’s around, he does all your chores too, from washing the dishes, to dusting the house and sweeping the floors. you wom’t even have to lift a finger, he goes as far to make lunch too! since he’s not home by then, usually somewhere in the kamisato estate, he leaves handwritten sticky notes on each lunch box he gives you. he fills them with messages like, “the perfume you wore smells good today!” “your smile is blinding, my ray of sunshine” or “you’re gorgeous always, my lovely.” never once is a message repeated, he believes someone as special as you deserves to hear something unique each day. he even goes as far to make your food cute! he’s made panda shaped onigiri’s, cat-like dango’s… all because you asked him once, it’s become a tradition now.
─ ✰ AYATO never leaves you bored when he goes to one of his meetings. his maids set up a spa day, complete with a makeover and evening gown to go with it, but it’s just not the same without your husband :( thankfully, being the significant other of the head of the yashiro commission has its own perks. for instance, you can walk around like you own the place and join in on in his meetings, albeit later you might get punished by ayato for interrupting, but really, he doesn’t mind. seated on his lap, you play with his fingers and let out a quiet huff. why did you think this was a good idea again? what they’re talking about is so boring, you’re beginning to regret your desicion to join ayato, wishing to be soaking in the tub with a face mask again. thankfully, shortly after, he cuts the conference short, apologizing and telling them he has more pressing matters to attend to. you lead him straight home holding his hand, giddy that he’ll join another one of your salon days. he makes sure to pamper you, giving you a massage and washing your hair for you, praising you for being so patient, even if you were the reason the meeting ended early.
─ ✰ AL-HAITHAM, i headcanon, thinks he’s being subtle with putting up with your shenanigans, but he couldn’t be farther off. he might seem indifferent on the outside, but he cares much more than you might think. can’t sleep? just wake him up at 3am, he’ll wrap you in a blanket burrito and read to you until you fall asleep! just got your nails done? he’ll carry all of your books, what else would he need his giant man boobs muscles for? he revolves around you, as if you are the sun and he the earth. and god forbid if you’re ever mad at him, his whole life comes tumbling down. although if you can’t see it in his facial expression, all of his rationality goes flying out the window. he’s snappier than usual, getting annoyed at the littlest of inconveniences. even if you’re in the wrong, he’ll still apologize first, he just wants you to start talking to him again 😢 if you have conditions to making up, he follows them all to the tee. give you one kiss for every hour he’s made you upset? done. buy you the newest line of makeup or skincare? absolutely. cook dinner for the next two weeks? he already does that.
─ ✰ KAVEH is placed 1st on the list of simps. just pout your lips and whimper a “pretty please?”, he’s down bad. he lets you braid, curl, and play with his hair whenever you want, even if it was already styled in the beginning. he lets you steal all of his clothes, who cares if he’s worn the same thing five times in the past week? you look so adorable in his white shirt, he can’t complain. oh, and if you don’t like his style? he’ll let you pick out his clothes and style him yourself, he’ll stand there patiently for you like a mannequin <3 technically it’s not allowed, but he shows you all of his top secret projects and all the cool things he’s doing, you’re the only one allowed in his office! oh, what’s this? you want him to do your makeup? just give him a week, he’ll perfect cat eyeliner, lip liner and blending eyeshadow colors for you! after you’re done, he lets you do his makeup too, praising you for your talent. even if the blush is patchy, foundation cakey and lip gloss smudged, he still thanks you endlessly with unlimited cuddles and a new handbag matching his briefcase!
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vohtaro · 2 years
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Madara, 5, 6, 11, 20, 22, 27, 40
5. Cleanliness habits (personal, workspace, etc.)
Very clean and orderly. Madara strikes me as the type to not be able to stand much clutter. He’s the type to clean up immediately after he eats. He cleans while he cooks, too (imo he’d probably prefer to generally eat the same set of things and become rather efficient with preparing them; a benefit of that is that he knows when he can spend time tidying versus spending time focusing on making his meal). It’s a clear indication of well-being if his usual workspaces become less orderly than normal.
6. Eating habits and sample daily menu
Madara eats as he needs to, not for the sake of it. This probably comes from frequent missions/battles growing up, learning to always be prepared for a battle at any time. He wouldn’t want to face an enemy on an empty stomach, but he wouldn’t want to be full, either. Becoming clan head didn’t change this habit either. He always ensured the well-being of his clanspeople sooner than his own, ensuring there was enough food for everyone else before he worried about himself. There was plenty for him to focus on anyways that he’d typically be found eating at random hours of the day, usually while working on something else simultaneously. He’s used to going without food when necessary.
These habits show themselves after founding the village. While Hashirama adapts to having more of a pattern around eating at certain times of the day, Madara can often become engrossed in his work to the point that he doesn’t notice his hunger until it’s been 8-10 hours since his last meal. If he sits for a meal, he doesn’t necessarily take his time with it. He appreciates his food, but he knows he has other duties that need his attention, so he won’t spend much time with his meal. (Hashirama is far more comfortable with multi-hour meals, and he can occasionally convince Madara to indulge him every so often. It helps that the village comes up every so often, so it doesn’t completely feel like wasted time to Madara.)
As far as what he normally eats, there are the usuals like his love for inarizushi. I think he has a secret sweet tooth but he’s particular about what he wants. I also think he would really enjoy spicy food. Like, “the thing you are eating is a concerning shade of bright red” kind of spicy. Of course not to the point that the food is no longer enjoyable to eat, but he has an insane tolerance by the time he is an adult. He may have accidentally ruined Hashirama one evening by preparing what he thought was a “mildly hot” meal that left Hashirama writhing on on the floor, sobbing pathetically about his burning tongue.
Tangentially related, I think he enjoys cooking. I know I said he likes to be efficient when it comes to eating, but cooking may eventually become a task that serves to relax him. It takes a certain kind of preparation and focus that he comes to value, especially as the village grows and more foods become available to him via means of trade, clan interactions, etc. Cooking is also an extended form of caring (which imo is very core to Madara’s character), so he enjoys cooking for other people. As a kid, that was helping cook for his family with his mother (and then continuing that after she passed), but after the village is founded and he finds himself more isolated, he will eventually cook only for himself and Hashirama, and then finally just for himself.
11. Intellectual pursuits
Hmm. I think he’d enjoy learning to cook from his family members as well as other elders in the village. He also strikes me as the type to seek out knowledge about fables/stories/traditions of other clans as the knowledge becomes more available to him over time. Perhaps what starts as a “finding the upper hand against another clan” or “researching and understanding how a clan works and makes decisions” turns into a genuine fascination towards the traditions and values that other clans have. Madara to me is a man who values understanding the entire picture before him; it gives him better insight into understanding what may happen in the future. Him having a hobby like this maybe leads to him pushing for having some kind of library in the village? Which would genuinely be cute as hell.
20. Childhood illnesses? Any interesting stories behind them?
I like to imagine in some versions of canon that improperly using katon jutsu can really fuck up your lungs. While Madara is a skilled katon user, he had to learn just like anyone else, and surely pushed himself too far to achieve the best version possible in the name of his pride. One particularly bad go at it had him suffering from something akin to bronchitis for a couple of weeks, unable to so much as stand without coughing violently. Pushing himself to elevate his jutsu ended up forcing him to remain behind while his clan and family members fought and died against their enemies, leaving him in a state of anxious helplessness that he vowed never to allow again.
When helping Izuna and his other brothers learn katon jutsu (I hc Madara as a middle child, having one brother older than himself), he was initially overly-strict about their training and ensured they never pushed themselves beyond their limits unnecessarily. He’s viewed as being paranoid and fussy, but the truth of the matter is that he can still feel the after-effects of that recovery on the particularly cold days, when there’s tightness in his chest that he knows isn’t quite normal.
22. Given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen?
He might start making lists. Things that need to be done, various small notes of ideas he has for the village, things of that nature.
27. What is their biggest regret?
He regrets not protecting Izuna the day he was fatally wounded. He regrets not protecting his brothers, and not being strong enough when they died (it doesn’t matter to him that he was a young child, even compared to other shinobi at the time; his regret still remains).
Imo, Madara can reflect well and understand his motivations for his past actions. He can separate his current knowledge from the knowledge he had at the time of his decision-making and acknowledge that he did what he thought was right. However, as it concerns his family and in particular Izuna, those are the moments in his life that will continue to hurt like a twisting knife for the rest of his life.
40. Would you say they have a superiority-complex Inferiority-complex? Neither?
Generally, neither. While he absolutely sees himself as superior during the 4th war arc, i have many more -gestures vaguely, grimaces,- thoughts about who he really is at that point. He gains nothing from being modest when his intention is to essentially control the world via the infinite tsukuyomi.
Madara is prideful and obviously has skill, but we see his humility early on in his very first conversation with Hashirama. I wouldn’t call his confidence a complex, though. He knows he and Hashirama are roughly equal, and he finds far more enjoyment/excitement at finding someone at his own level to challenge him rather than focus on the majority of people whom he could easily outdo.
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