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[a-world-of-whimsy-5]

Hello, lovely ♡ I know you just did some Thranduil smut, but I have a request for more (always more). Could I request where the female (human) reader has a snowball fight with Thranduil and it soon becomes steamy and he gives it to her up against a tree in the middle of the forest? Thank you, dear. Love your writings. You are so talented ♡

Ask and you shall receive!

Of snowball fights and other pleasures

Pairing: Thranduil x Fem. Reader (Human / Noblewoman from Dale)

Word count: 3.2K

Themes : Smut | Soft

Summary: Thranduil has been wanting you for a while now, but he keeps to himself thinking you and Legolas have something going on. What happens when he finds out that is not the case, and you have no attachement to anyone?

Warnings: Kissing | Penetrative / Rough sex | Sex out in the open | Fingering (fem. receiving) | Nicknames | Age Difference | First time (fem.)

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There were many rules in Thranduil's life.

They all circled around etiquette, custom, and tradition; they helped govern the elves of Mirkwood. Of these rules, many were written, some unwritten, and one such unwritten rule went along the lines of, "Thou shall not covet thy son's best friend."

You were Legolas' best friend, one he made while on a trip to Dale, and yet, Thranduil desired you. He desired you from the moment he first saw you. Thranduil thought it wholly inappropriate, as he truly believed Legolas himself desired you, and he held his tongue out of respect for both his son and you. 

Alas, that was not the case, not for you, at any rate. Legolas did not harbour the feelings his father thought he had. "Eru help me," Legolas said jovially over dinner one night, "But you're such a jolly sport."

And that was all you were, Eru help you. You were a jolly sport, a good listener, his partner in crime, the sister he always wanted, and nothing beyond that. You knew it was hopeless, that Legolas never saw you as anything but a jolly sport, and would never see you as anything but a jolly sport. Even if you bonked him on the head with a large sign that said 'I want you,' he would still see you only as a friend. Oh well, you reason, you might as well accept it.

You sighed and toyed with your food. Roast duck in honeyed wine, and cooked to absolute perfection. It was too delicious to pass up, but right now, you were simply not in the mood for it. You looked around and watched the elves talking, laughing, and singing before your gaze turned to the dais. The Elvenking was there, resplendent in ice blue velvet and cloth of silver. He had been wearing his winter crown, one made to look like icicle shards and snowflakes. Never in your life had you seen a creature more magnificent, and your breath hitched in your throat.

That hitched breath turned to a soft hum when the king turned his attention to you. Thranduil held your gaze for the longest possible time, his eyes darkening in such a way that it made your skin warm and your cheeks flush. You swallowed and managed a smile. Thranduil kept his eyes locked on yours before an aide called for his attention and he had to look away.

You blink once, then twice. What was that? You thought. Why did he look at you like that, making you feel all warm and feverish? And Eru help you, why did you enjoy it so?

Your stomach growled, and the duck finally appealed to your senses. You set yourself the pleasurable task of finishing every crumb. Legolas excused himself to talk to some others and Thranduil? Well, Thranduil excused himself as well, making his way to your table. "Y/n," he kept his tone perfectly neutral, his face a hard-to-read mask. "I see we have not driven you away with our rowdy behavior."

You looked to one table, where a drinking contest had commenced. At another table, elves gathered around a pair that had been arm wrestling. "I've seen all of this and more back at Dale," you grinned when Gimli, who had also come to visit, demanded a rematch with Legolas in some contest or another. "You're not going to scare me off that easily."

Thranduil smirked and sat opposite you. He kept his attention on his lap, to stop himself from staring at you. "And how goes your friendship with Legolas?" he asked with all the airs of innocent curiosity. "I only ask because the two of you have gotten close over the past few moons."

Ah yes. Legolas. "I'm just a jolly sport to Legolas," you mutter, just loud enough for him to hear.

"Pardon?"

"A jolly sport," you murmured. "A good ear. His partner in crime. The sister he always wanted--"

"And nothing beyond that?" Thranduil swallowed as hope stirred in his heart. Yes, there was hope, and wanting, and lust as well, something that peaked when he caught you licking honeyed wine off the pads of your fingers. Visions of his lips skimming over your fingers flashed before his eyes.

You said nothing and studied him. What was that flashing in his eyes? Why did it make you all warm and feverish again, and make you yearn for more? "And nothing beyond that," you said, your stomach tying itself in knots when you caught Thranduil's eyes darkening once more. There was a sound at the back of your throat, something between a hum and a sigh. Oh, to have him look at you like that all the time, like he wanted to eat you up.

"But maybe it's for the best," you coughed, clearing your throat. You were imagining things, you were sure of it. Thranduil was the Elvenking, there was no way he felt anything for you. No. Nothing at all.

"Perhaps," Thranduil mused as he drummed his fingers against the table. "But is there anyone else who has caught your interest? Anyone at all?"

"Planning on introducing me to anyone?" You teased, but your stomach knotted up again when jealousy flashed harsh and bright in his sky-blue eyes. 

Thranduil fought for composure. Here he was, a survivor of Doriath and king of the woodland realm, caving into jealousy like an elf barely into adulthood. "If you wish," every word was a trial for him. "I will be glad to introduce you, and recommend you."

But you won't be happy about it, you reasoned. In fact, Thranduil looked like he wanted to murder the ellon who caught your attention. You bit your lip in an effort not to laugh. "But there isn't anyone interested in me, more's the pity," you say, your eyes not missing the relief in his. 

Thranduil, awash with a sense of relief he never knew possible, found himself blurting, "Actually, yes, there is. Someone who thinks about you all the time."

Like me.

Thranduil thought he only said it in his mind, but the words rolled off his lips in a whisper. You couldn't make out what he said, and you leaned in, asking, "My lord?"

The king quickly shook his head and cleared his throat, his cheeks turning a pretty shade of pink. How did that just come out? He swallowed, his eyes darting everywhere, hoping no one heard or thought of questioning him. "Nothing. Truly nothing." he quickly rose. "I... Erm... Please do excuse me, y/n, a pressing matter needs my attention."

Before you could say another word, Thranduil turned sharply on his heel, his heart thrilling by what he heard. Legolas only saw you as a friend, nothing more. You were free of any attachment to his son.

By the time he reached his chambers, Thranduil realized he was grinning like a giddy teenager. He then called a soldier to him, and sent him off with a message.

..................

It had snowed that night, and the entire world was covered in a beautiful blanket of white the next morning.

You went out, fully clothed in a thick cloak to keep the cold at bay. Legolas had gone off to Dale with Gimli, and you were left to your own devices. When you reached the gardens, you found Thranduil already there, walking and taking in the wintery scenes. "Good morrow," you dipped out of respect. "My lord." 

Thranduil swallowed and tried to bring his racing pulse to an even keel. "Good morrow, y/n."

He quickly turned away and headed towards the path leading into the forest. "And how was last night? Did you sleep comfortably?"

Something compelled you to follow him. "Very comfortably, thank you. I've never slept so well in my life."

Thranduil smiled and kept walking. You kept following, your eyes taking in the wonderful stillness that enveloped the forest, your ears tingling from the sound of snow crunching beneath your feet. "I was concerned, you see," he said, as the two of you continued walking. "Not everyone likes sleeping within a cave system."

"But it's beautiful, my lord," you said, surprised he would think you'd be put off by his home. In truth, the halls were more splendid than the palace of Dale, and you actually grew up within the palace. "Why would anyone not like it?"

Thranduil turned to you, to make sure you were not lying. One look convinced him that you weren't. "It pleases me to hear you say it..."

You felt a sense of mischief growing as you took in all that pristine snow. Thranduil was a few paces ahead of you, oblivious to what was going on behind him. Just once, you thought as you quickly dipped to your knees. Just a teensy bit of fun.

"The dwarves adore it, of course," Thranduil didn't hear you pick up a handful of snow and press it into a ball. "But some mortals... Alas..."

Thump.

A snowball exploded neatly over his cloak. Thranduil stopped and turned. Another snowball hit him square in the chest with another soft thump.

"Y/n," Thranduil took a deep breath and dusted bits of snow that clung to his clothes. "What are you..."

This time, the snowball hit him on the chin, exploding in a wet spray of icy particles. Thranduil looked at you, taking in your grin, the challenge in your eyes. Overcome with a sense of playfulness himself, he tsked before picking up a ball of snow. Before you could think or even blink, a ball of blinding white hit you right in the chest. When he dipped to make another projectile, you picked up your skirts and ran off into the forest, shouting, "You'll have to catch me first!"

The challenge was like music to Thranduil's ears.

You ran and ran, giggling like anything. Thranduil could never catch up with you. Why, you already had a head start on him. And you were certain he couldn't find you, at least not for a while .So confident were you in your own success that you didn't see or even hear Thranduil until he was right behind you, whirling you around and pushing you up against a tree. 

"Hitting me with snowy projectiles?" Thranduil said gleefully as he pinned you against the tree. "And while my back was turned? Very unsportsmanlike, yes?"

Oh, how you giggled beneath him. "B-but it's such fun th-that way."

Thranduil tsked again, this time to disguise the fact that being this close to you was making his body strain against his clothes. "There will be a price to pay for this, you know," he mumbled huskily.

You narrowed your eyes even as your lips quirked upward. "A price, you say."

The heat radiating from his body started to do strange things to yours. You felt warm and feverish again, this time from his being so close to you. You wanted to reach out and touch him, to have his unrestrained self open up to you. And as much as you thought you liked him, you realized you felt nothing like this with Legolas, nothing that made you feel like your blood was heating with need. 

Perhaps it wasn't Legolas you were destined for after all. "And what will that price be, my lord?"

Thranduil narrowed his eyes, as wanting slowly hammered at his restraint. He had asked for a price. A price you seemed to be willing to pay. How much were you willing to pay? "Whatever I want, y/n."

You swallowed and looked up at him, at those beautiful blue eyes that had grown dark with need. When you ran your tongue over your lips, you heard him groan. "And," you asked, as heat pooled in your belly. "What do you want?"

Thranduil dipped his head, his lips just above the rim of your ear. "You," he whispered. Hot breath fanning over your ear made you close your eyes and whimper, made goosebumps rise all over your skin. "I want you."

You swallowed as he pressed up against you, his body flush against yours. His hands let go of your arms and sneaked up your waist; his lips skimmed over your ear. A sound rose from the back of your throat, something that felt like a purr. Warmth and wanting washed over you again, and you grabbed onto Thranduil's collar, saying, "And you shall have me, however you wish to have me."

Thranduil pulled back, his jaw clenched, his eyes burning with passion. On the next intake of breath, his lips crushed yours. 

You were pulled into a darkened tunnel of desire. Thranduil's kisses were deep, drugging you senseless. His tongue, all warm and luscious and sinful, licked and probed its way into the warmth of your mouth. You purred helplessly, your arms looping around his neck. Your body was already throbbing and aching, arousal was dripping down your thighs, and he had just started kissing you.

Thranduil was filled with greedy impatience. On any other day, he would have been slow and languorous, worshipping your body with his very breath, but today he was just overcome with the need to take. He hiked up your skirts, pulling them up to your waist. A hand callused by centuries of hunting and fighting ripped apart your underwear and cupped you between your thighs. When skilled fingers played with your already slick heat, you jolted. "Already wet for me, I see," Thranduil crooned, delighting in your little whimpers, your little noises. He slipped a finger in, moaning into your mouth as he felt your walls clench around it. He took a step back and watched as your eyes almost rolled back and your mouth opened in a half-moan. Your body trembled and trembled when a second finger joined the first, curling gently inside your warmth, making your body arch beautifully against his whenever they struck that place that could only give a woman the type of pleasure she had never felt before. He felt resistance as he pushed deeper, and his body hardened even more. He was going to be your first. And how he hoped he could be your only.

And it wasn't enough. Not for you, and not for him. Thranduil pulled out and your cheeks bloomed with heat when each of those slickened fingers slowly disappeared into his mouth, only to pop out with a soft plop. "Delicious," he crooned again.

"But will that be all?" you muttered breathily, challenging him to give you more.

Thranduil growled. "Oh, there will be more, my petal," he hissed, and his lips opened over yours again. The sweetness of his kiss washed down your throat, leaving you breathless and lightheaded. You reached out to the buckle of his belt, unclasping it and loosening his breeches. Thranduil pressed himself flush against you, caging you to the tree as you reached in and wrapped your hands over his cock. 

The feeling of you pumping his length well and truly undid him. "Fuck," he swore and bit down on your lower lip, leaving it slightly sore and bruised. He kept still, his head thrown back, his breath coming out in shuddering pants as you stroked his cock. You found a rhythm he liked, your hands tightening and releasing, a perverse feeling drowning you as you took him to the brink and threatened to take him over that. What would it feel like, to have him pour over your hands?

But that was not what Thranduil desired. Oh no. Thranduil was hungry for much more than that. "Jump," he ordered, his arms hooking tightly around your waist.

When he lifted you in one swift move, you hooked your legs around his hips, your arms gripping tightly around his shoulders. Thranduil didn't even feel the strain. An ellon such as he was able to bear so much more, and you felt like a feather to him. "Do you want this?" he breathed as he rubbed the tip of his cock against your hole. "Tell me, petal, do you want this? For me to claim your maidenhead?"

You swallowed and looked into a pair of soulful eyes. "There'd be no going back from this," you say hesitantly.

"There won't," Thranduil agreed. "But if you say you'd have me, I will be by your side always."

You swallowed, considered his words, and came to a decision. "I'd be insulted if you weren't."

Thranduil's lips turned into a triumphant grin as they sought yours again. There were no more words this time, there was no need for them. Thranduil's kiss was a sweet distraction from the discomfort and pain you felt when he pierced you with one sharp thrust. Thranduil held onto you, keeping perfectly still, crooning sweet nothings into your ear. He let you adjust to his size, and he savoured how tight and hot you felt around him. 

It was all more than he had ever dreamed of, really. Thranduil would keep himself awake at night, thinking of you, dreaming of you, your body squirming and writhing underneath his, and now, all of that had turned into reality. He started to rock into your body, grinding his hips against the insides of your thighs.

The bark of the tree rubbed up against your back whenever your body jerked with his thrusts. You were sure your back would be bruised and sore the next day, but you didn't care. You only cared about what Thranduil was making you feel, and he was making you feel so much and more.

Jolt upon jolt of pleasure went up your back, turning your bones into a watery mess every time Thranduil ground his hips against you, filling you completely to the hilt.  Your moans were muffled by his kisses, your fingers could only dig into his back. Your legs struggled for purchase against his thighs as he kept bucking into you, his pace growing fast and relentless, his body tightening with each passing second.

And yours started to feel like a tightly pulled string that was about to snap. The soft squelching noises of Thranduil's length sinking into your heat seemed to carry, but you were too drunk on his embraces to care. You threw your head back as those coiled muscles grew closer to snapping. "D-don't s-stop," you pleaded.

Thranduil growled and held you tighter, his hips slapping against your thighs. He sunk his lips into your neck, his teeth scraping at your tender flesh. Your mewls inflamed him and he grew rougher, his growls growing as your walls tightened and throbbed around his cock. "Come for me," he moaned. "Come for me now."

Your body just surrendered, shattering into a million tiny pieces. You buried your face in his shoulder, your cries muffled against his robes. Your body shook violently as Thranduil grunted and buried himself deep inside of you, his essence spilling within your walls. He shivered as your orgasm kept milking his cock, and when he finally finished, he contented himself with holding you to him.

His breath fanned over your throat as he held you to him, keeping you steady. You took a deep, steadying breath and blinked, your mind suddenly clearing as a problem lay before you both. "L-legolas..." you panted. "What... What are we going to tell him?"

"He already knows," Thranduil mumbled, his chest still heaving against yours. "I spoke to him last night, and he gave me his blessing. That's why he went to Dale, so you could decide for yourself without being fogged up by his presence."

Your lips tugged up into a grin. "Trust you to leave nothing to chance."

Thranduil smirked and set you down gently, helping you fix your clothes, your hair, and setting himself to rights. "I never leave such important things to chance. That is why I'm the Elvenking."

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[lokis-dark-queen]

Hot Chocolate

(Loki/Reader Fluff Drabble )

Summary: Loki is obsessed with chocolate. With your help he discovers the delectable treat that is hot chocolate, and appreciates how desirable you are.

Warnings/Notes: Very light suggested smut at the end. Just Loki being a chocolate fiend and a flirt. I count anything under 1,000 words as a Drabble.

Word Count: 964

*photos from Pinterest*

If there was one fact that was confirmed true about Loki, it was that he loved chocolate. Ever since his first chocolate candy bar, he was addicted. Like a bloodhound, he could sniff out the decadent sweet from another room. He would follow the scent to the source and then devour whatever was there. He was a frequent customer at the closest bakery to the tower. He claimed that their chocolate chip cookies were the best he ever had. Little did he know, with his limited time on earth, there were many other places with chocolate chip cookies. He liked his cookies soft, warm, and the chocolate chips slightly melted. He loved chocolate candy of any type, however, he didn’t like mint chip ice cream. He claimed that the mint tried to overpower the taste of the chocolate too much.

Here, on this cold December night in New York, flurries of snow floated through the air as they were visible from the highest rooms of the Avengers tower. Tony and his robots hung up Christmas decorations that adorned the once bland halls. Natasha and Clint decorated the towering evergreen in the common room. Thor had nearly drunk his weight in mead and passed out on the couch, his snoring attempting to be drowned out by the Christmas music coming through the speakers of the television. Through the multitude of smells including pine and cinnamon, Loki was stopped in his tracks as he walked towards the common room, the familiar smell hanging in the air… chocolate.

Loki walked faster toward the kitchen of the common room, his chocolate craving rivaling that of a menstruating woman. As he turned the corner he observed the controlled chaos of the room, Natasha and Clint arguing about where ornaments should go on the tree, his brother out cold, and you in the kitchen.

Saying that Loki thought about you would be an understatement. He fantasized about you, watched you from afar, and built up a surprising amount of courage to speak to you. Loki kept a certain distance from the other members of the team on purpose. When it came to you, however, Loki stayed away out of fear. He feared that you were revolted by him, as many were. You never made it obvious, you smiled at him, said hello when you passed him in dim hallways, you never came off as disgusted by him. Loki’s self-doubt said otherwise.

The god clenched his jaw as he carefully stalked over to you, his sense of chocolate driven curiosity overcame his hesitancy to be near you.

“Excuse me.” He speaks up from behind you with a gentle softness in his deep voice.

“Oh, Loki… Do you need something?” You were slightly thrown off by Loki approaching you. However, you couldn’t deny the way that your heart skipped a beat.

“No no, I was just curious about what you were making.”

You smile, even with your limited interaction, you knew he had a sweet tooth for chocolate. “You would love it! It’s called hot chocolate, it’s a drink.”

Not even the terrifying god of mischief himself could hide the light that came to life in his eyes, “You can drink it?” He asks in disbelief.

You try your best to hold back a giggle at the thousand year old god who was amazed by something as simple as hot chocolate. Part of you feels like you have been taking the highly beloved beverage for granted at his childlike response, “Here,” You take the warm mug and hand it to him, “try some.”

Loki was almost too eager to take the mug from your soft hands. His skilled digits brushed against your knuckles as he took it. A hot flush brushed your cheeks from the short contact.

Before he could rush the warm mug to his soft lips you grabbed his wrist, causing him to almost spill the sacred liquid, “Careful, it’s very hot.” You emphasized.

Loki smirks, “Thank you darling, however, I don’t believe it’s just the beverage that is too hot to handle.” His voice darkens.

Your stomach flips at his flirty remark. Your brain shuts down for a few seconds. You couldn’t believe it, the man of your dreams was flirting with you.

All you could let out was a childish giggle as Loki slowly raised the cup to his lips. He took an anticipated sip. His eyes close and for the first time, you notice how beautiful his eyelashes are.

He is silent for a few seconds, basking in the chocolate bliss he has just partaken in.

“That was… incredible.” He breathes out in amazement.

He goes to hand the cup back to you, however, you push it back in his hands, “It’s yours, I could never indulge myself as blissfully as you have.”

Loki smirks and moves closer to you, the people around you fade into the background.

“What a shame, it is important to appreciate the simple pleasures in life…” he places his hand on your waist, “so that the important pleasures feel so much better.”

The hot chocolate was long forgotten as a burning desire for the god burned in your core.

“What do you mean by important pleasures?” You question him with eager curiosity.

Loki scans the room before leaning to whisper in your ear secretly, “Come to my room and I’ll teach you all about pleasures.”

The two of you vacated the kitchen, those around you barely took notice at your leave. The hot chocolate sat, cooling and forgotten on the counter because Loki found a treat far more desirable than the midgardian invention that was chocolate. Well… at least for now, Loki would have his fill of chocolate later. Right now, he wanted to indulge in the special pleasure that was you.

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[kokoenjiandco]

BAKER’S DOZEN

sigma x gn!baker!reader

Synopsis: Sigma stumbles upon a quaint, financially struggling cafe during a brief visit to the streets of Yokohama. Intrigued by the establishment, he becomes captivated by its owner – you!

Tags: Reader is realistic, confessions, mild argument, angst if you squint, apologies, romance, strangers to lovers, sigma loves cookies, reader is a baker who runs a cafe, no spoilers!

A/N: Writing 5.3k words for my first fic is just setting myself insane expectations.

5.3k words

Rarely did Sigma ever depart from The Sky Casino to set foot on solid ground. After all, it was where he felt alive. But for once, he did. His staff suggested that he should "get out more often" as he was either ensuring the satisfaction of his customers or glued to his seat at his desk in his office. Despite his initial reluctance, Sigma ultimately chose to take a helicopter ride down to the ground anyway. 

Now, he found himself standing amidst the lively streets of Yokohama, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He gently gnawed on his lower lip, uncertain what to do now that he had arrived on land. With a frown tugging at his lips, muttering a quiet “sorry” every time someone would bump into his shoulder while passing through the packed streets. As if driven by instinct, Sigma's legs began moving without a specific location in mind, his primary desire being to remove himself from the constant stream of strangers. 

He had no clue how long he had been walking, maybe 10 minutes? He maintained a lowered head, with his gaze fixed firmly on the ground. “This was such a stupid idea. I should’ve just stayed in the Casino.” He cursed under his breath, yearning for the familiar embrace of the Sky Casino and its sweet patrons. Sigma continued his brisk pace until a sudden, jarring crash resounded in his ears. Startled, he turned his attention towards the source, only to discover that it was a small, chalkboard-like sign he had knocked over while speeding past. Quickly, he lifted the fallen sign from the ground, his cheeks flushed. He cast a nervous gaze around, checking to see if anyone passing by had watched his error. His gaze lifted towards the building where the sign belonged—a cosy little cafe. Just as he took notice, a subtle rumble emanated from his stomach. He hadn’t even realised how hungry he was after being so focused on escaping the crowds of Yokohama. Cupping a hand over his stomach, he glanced around again before summoning the courage to open the cafe's door and enter.

The door's bell chimed from above as he stepped into the small cafe, his gaze sweeping over the endearing decor scattered around the space. The delightful aroma of freshly baked pastries and coffee filled his senses, eliciting a gentle sigh of bliss from out of him. It was a lovely contrast from the strong fragrance throughout his casino. He glanced around, noting the near emptiness of the place. No soul occupied the tables, and no one was behind the counter. Maybe the cafe wasn’t open at the mo–

“I’m coming!” 

Your head suddenly peaked out from behind a door frame behind the counter, sporting a smile on your lips and a sparkle in your eyes. “Hello! Sorry– just give me a minute while I get these cookies out of the oven.” You exclaimed, voice gradually fading as you vanished into the back room without giving Sigma a chance to respond.

"Okay..." Sigma softly scratched his cheek with his index finger, casting a puzzled glance to the side as you faded from his view. While awaiting your return, he gazed at the menu on a chalkboard on the wall before him, looking through the various beverages listed. It was so quiet, so peaceful compared to the lively streets outside.

You reentered the room, balancing a sizable tray of freshly baked, steaming cookies in your hands that were carefully shielded by mittens to protect them against the heat. Your hair was slightly dishevelled, and the apron wrapped tightly around your waist was coated in little speckles of flour. A warm smile graced your lips as you gently set the tray of cookies on the counter. You swiftly removed the mittens and adjusted your slightly tousled hair. You turned to Sigma, placing your hands on the edges of the counter. “I’m so sorry for the wait. What can I get you?”

“Oh– could I get a small flat white? and I think I’ll get a chocolate chip cookie with that, too, please.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet.

“Good choice! The cookies are all super fresh, and I’m sure it’ll taste even better with a coffee.” You gave him the total, and he handed over the bills to cover the expenses. With a polite smile, you inquired, "Will it be for here or to go?"

“Uhm, I’ll have it here, please.” He replied courteously and somewhat tentatively, his words carrying a touch of uncertainty. You nodded and gestured for him to find a seat, which he promptly did, settling into one of the cushioned chairs in front of the counter. Sigma occupied the chair, his gaze directed downward as he idly toyed with his fingers.

Minutes passed, and he was so distracted that he hadn’t even noticed you had placed a tray containing his coffee and cookie in front of him. Startled, he raised his gaze swiftly, offering a grateful mutter of “thanks.” 

“No problem! I like your hair, by the way. I think it’s really neat.” 

Sigma’s cheeks turned pink at the compliment. He murmured another thank you but made a concerted effort to avoid eye contact, knowing that his face would’ve exploded into an even deeper red if he had looked you in the eye for too long. He caught the sound of your gentle chuckle as you pivoted away from him, returning to your spot behind the counter. 

He lifted the cookie delicately between his fingertips, ready to take a bite out of it, but just as he was about to do so, your gaze met his directly. You both froze, staring at each other in pure silence. Just as Sigma opened his mouth to say something, you quickly cut him off.

“Sorry! I don’t usually get that many customers. So when I do, I wanna see if they enjoy the stuff I make!” You rambled, shaking your arms side to side in front of you. You felt your face warm up in embarrassment. He had been your first customer of the day and you had already messed it up. You ducked down and curled into a ball behind the counter, your head peeking up. “I’ll stop staring, sorry.”

His lips curled into a soft smile, followed by a slight chuckle. He had never met someone so invested in a customer, maybe that was because he was so used to his casino being bustling with patrons.

Sigma finally bit into the cookie, experiencing the subtle crunch and the sweetness that enveloped his taste buds. The cookie's soft texture and soothing warmth felt like a cosy blanket on his tongue. He froze, stare fixated on the cookie, as his pupils shrunk into tiny, black dots. From behind the counter, his silence worried you. Does he not like it? Did I use salt instead of sugar? Did I—

“It’s… It’s so good!”

You sprang up from behind the counter; the happiness on your face was unmissable. “Really!? Oh, I am so glad.” A sigh of relief left your lips.

Sigma felt like he was on cloud nine as he indulged in another bite of the cookie, savouring the way the gooey chocolate in the centre melted on his tongue. As he chewed on it, it felt as if sparkles were dancing in the air around him. A hinge of pink tinted his cheeks, and he found himself unable to part his gaze away from the cookie until finally looking up at you. 

“It’s delicious! I don’t think I’ve ever tried a cookie so good in my life.” With a bashful smile, he assured you. Sigma wasn’t lying. He couldn’t think of any other cookie that would compare to yours. 

…

Some time passed, during which Sigma had enjoyed every last drop of his coffee and had devoured the cookie, a particular favourite of his. Meanwhile, you had disappeared again into the back room, which he had assumed to be the kitchen where you expertly baked all of the goods in the display case. Sigma stood up from his seat, ready to take his leave and return to the Sky Casino above.

“Wait–!” You ran back into the room, this time with a medium-sized box in your grip. You held out the box to him in both hands, the soft smile still adorning your lips from the moment he entered the cafe. 

Sigma reluctantly took the box from your hands, an evident look of confusion on his face. He opened the lid only to reveal a stack of chocolate chip cookies inside it, the ones that he professed his love for earlier. His eyes widened, quickly looking up at you, and he opened his mouth to speak, but you cut him off once more. 

“Like I said, I rarely ever get customers,” You explained with a warm smile, your hands clasped together at your chest. “These cookies would’ve gone to waste anyways, so I’d rather give them to someone who loves them!” Your eyes sparkled with genuine kindness, a heartfelt sparkle that touched Sigma’s heart. 

“Thank you.” Sigma closed the box and cradled it close to his chest, his slender fingers tracing the edges of it, feeling the warmth radiating from the cookies inside the box. He left the cafe with his heart hammering against his chest as if it was trying to escape.

—

Days had passed since Sigma had encountered you, the baker who won his heart, and you hadn’t let his mind since. Every time he’d shuffle the cards as a dealer, every time he’d give his men a task, and every time he’d have a cookie and a coffee, he couldn't help but acknowledge that they could never quite compare to the ones you had made. His gaze lingered on the now-empty box resting on his desk, the same box you had gifted him when your paths first crossed. Upon his return to the casino, he found himself unable to resist the temptation, consuming all the cookies within just two days. He leaned back in his chair, his gaze shifting towards the calendar on his desk. He raised a pen and circled the upcoming Sunday’s box. With a satisfied smile, he got back to work. Sigma couldn’t wait to return to the cafe. 

—

An hour remained until closing time, the amber hues of the setting sun casting a warm glow upon the cafe and reflecting off of the display case. The end of the week had come around fast. The cafe lacked customers today, like any other day. You leaned your upper body onto the counter, your head finding solace upon folded arms as you shut your eyes. It wasn’t like anyone would show up now anyway. Your mind wandered to a faint image of the dual-haired man you had met a couple of days ago and how he showed genuine love for what you made. What an interesting man.

The familiar sound of the bell chiming made you bolt up from your position, rubbing your eyes to shake off any lingering drowsiness. With a polite and welcoming tone, you began, “Hello, welcome to–” Once you had finally removed your bunched fists from your eyes, your voice trailed off in recognition of the man standing before you. “Oh, It’s you!”  

Sigma hooked two fingers beneath his collar, tugging at it, hoping to get some air. He was sweating and panting, clearly stating that he must’ve been running. “I hope I’m not too late.” He admitted, his uncertainty evident. “I wasn’t sure what time you closed.” He took a moment to catch his breath, offering a flustered smile as he held the back of his rather sweaty neck.

“You’re in luck! I close in an hour,” You chimed, leaning comfortably against the display case with an inviting grin. “What can I get you today, Mister…” Your voice trailed off, allowing Sigma to provide his name and order. 

“Sigma!” Instantly, he blurted out. He quickly slapped a hand over his mouth, embarrassed at his excitement. “My name is Sigma. And uh, I’ll get two chocolate chip cookies and a medium flat white, please.” 

“Sigma, huh? I think that’s a lovely name.” The name struck you as peculiar, yet it possessed an odd charm which suited his character perfectly. You shared your name as well, a gesture you rarely extended to customers but this time felt somewhat different. 

Like last time, you quickly prepared his order and handed it to him on a tray. With a warm smile, your heart swelled with satisfaction as you observed his enthusiastic enjoyment of freshly baked cookies from your vantage point behind the counter. A tranquil silence would then descend upon the cafe as he savoured his coffee, while you embarked on the the task of wiping down every countertop. Once he was finally finished, he rose up from his seat, but instead of walking out of the door, he walked up to the counter where you were standing.

His expression seemed to suggest a desire to say something, yet could not put it into words. He couldn’t seem to hold any eye contact let alone look you in the eyes. You blinked at him before a metaphorical lightbulb appeared above your head. “Oh! I’m sorry, Sigma. I didn’t bake any more cookies today. I would’ve given you another box if I had some.” 

"That wasn't the case at all!" He blurted out, his cheeks flushing a faint shade of pink as he fumbled with his words. He was horrified that you had assumed he was asking for another box of free cookies. "I-I really appreciated the cookies last time," he stammered, his gaze averted momentarily before he managed a shy smile. "But, um, you don't have to give me anything more," he mumbled, his embarrassment noticeable as he fidgeted with the edge of his sleeve. His Adam’s apple bobbed with a gulp before he spoke,

“Um, I was actually wondering if I could maybe get your number?” 

Your heart fluttered with a mix of surprise and warmth at his boldness. After thoughtful silence, you offered a shy yet delighted smile and replied, “Of course," The pads of two of your fingers pressed against your cheek gently as your other hand retrieved your phone from your back pocket to exchange contact information. You had never thought he’d be so bold considering his streak of shyness when he was around you. 

Once the numbers were exchanged, Sigma left with a wave and you shut the cafe for the day. 

You had finally arrived home and had taken a refreshing shower, you settled into your cozy bed. Your phone suddenly emitted a gentle vibration, rousing you from your drowsy state. With a languid stretch, you hoisted your phone above you, peering at the incoming message through heavy-lidded, weary eyes.

“Sigma: Hello. I hope you got home safe :)” 

You smiled at the message, lowering the phone to your heart that was beating a little harder than its usual rhythm. Rolling onto your stomach, you cradled the phone in your hand, your fingers dancing across the screen as you composed a response.

“I got home alright, thank you! How about you?” 

Messages flowed back and forth between you and Sigma, the fatigue that had weighed on you earlier dissipating completely as you shared hearty laughter over the spontaneous pictures he sent of cats he’d encounter on the streets, some playfully attacking him. The concept of time seemed to fade into the background, for your undivided attention was now devoted to the engrossing conversation unfolding with Sigma. You buried your face into your pillow, legs kicking the air behind you. 

Little did you know, Sigma occupied his office within the confines of the Sky Casino. He was seated in his office chair, the backrest cradling him as he curled up into a relaxed ball. A playful grin adorned his features as his fingers tapped rhythmically onto the keyboard of his phone in quiet delight as he continued the conversation with you. 

Once one of you retired to bed, the conversation would end, only to be picked up the next morning. The two of you started messaging everyday. And when you weren’t engrossed in messages, you would both be talking in person whenever Sigma would come to visit your cafe and order his usual. The friendship between you blossomed to such an extent that whenever he paid a visit, you would join him at his table. It allowed for conversations to flow naturally, breaking free from the confines of the counter where you were typically stationed. During this time, you discovered that Sigma was the owner of the Sky Casino. This revelation left you utterly bewildered as the realisation sunk in that the enigmatic owner of such an establishment had been coming to your small cafe. The contrast between the two worlds, the casino's luxury and your cafe's quaint charm, seemed almost surreal. You told him how you’d love to visit it someday, but you didn’t have the money to afford it, let alone know how to gamble. That gave Sigma an idea. 

– 

Sigma sat in his office, making a valiant effort to focus on the casino’s paperwork spread out before him on his desk. However, his thoughts persistently strayed to you. Suddenly, his mind harked back to a particular conversation you both had on a day at the cafe.

“My cafe is failing.” You interjected abruptly, breaking the sudden silence that hung between you two. 

Sigma cast an inquisitive glance in your direction, his expression puzzled. Yet, his curiosity was met with the sight of you with your head rested on the palm of your hand with a sad smile on your lips, staring out of the windows of the cafe onto the bustling streets, the setting sun bathing you in a warm amber glow. You spared him a quick glance before your attention returned to the window, “It’s all I have had for the past two years, and I don’t think it’ll make it to the third.” 

He watched as you sighed to yourself, a frown tugging at his own lips. He wasn’t the best at comforting people. “Rent is due next month. I’ve made it so far without needing anyone’s help,” You shut your eyes. “I want to keep it that way. I just need to try harder.” 

Sigma's eyes widened with inspiration as a sudden idea took root in his mind. He rose from his office chair, determined to set his plan into motion. He made a couple phone calls before sending you a quick message.

“Sigma: Hey! I know it’s your day off today. If you’re free, I’d love to have you come visit the casino. :)”

As you read the message, you were seated comfortably on the couch in your pajamas, savoring a bag of crisps. The unexpected message caused you to jolt in surprise, inadvertently dropping a crisp from your mouth. In haste, you sent Sigma a thumbs-up emoji before dashing into your bathroom, determined to prepare yourself swiftly. It wasn't just for Sigma's sake but also to ensure you'd appear at least somewhat presentable, aligning with the dress code of the casino.

After an hour had passed, you emerged from your home, donned in the most presentable attire you could find. To your pleasant surprise, Sigma awaited you in front of your house, standing beside a car with the door graciously open, anticipating your arrival. His face bore a genuine smile that radiated with excitement, and the air seemed to buzz with anticipation. You both entered the car, where a chauffeur took the wheel, skillfully navigating the journey to a helipad. There, a waiting helicopter whisked you away to the entrance of the Sky Casino. Throughout this entire journey, you were utterly awestruck, your face pressed against the helicopter's window, marveling at the world below and the breathtaking sight of the casino. Your sense of amazement didn't wane once you stepped inside the casino, and your jaw remained agape in sheer astonishment. Sigma, meanwhile, couldn't help but admire how your eyes sparkled even more in his whole world, the casino.

 He guided you on a comprehensive tour of the entire establishment and even introduced you to a few games. Being unfamiliar with the rules of these games, Sigma graciously assumed the role of the dealer, patiently explaining the rules and how it works. You played a game of Black Jack which Sigma had slightly rigged just so he could watch your face light up and cheer with the other patrons who took interest in your game. You both shared a smile and a chuckle as he congratulated you on your very first win.  

As you strolled through the casino's grand corridors, with Sigma at your side leading you through them, he leaned closer, his voice a hushed whisper near your ear, mentioning something about an upcoming surprise.You could feel yourself jump in excitement. He led you into his spacious office, and your eyes widened in wonder as you took in the grandeur of the space. The room seemed to stretch out before you, with high ceilings and tasteful decor that exuded an air of sophistication. A massive desk dominated the far end, cluttered with paperwork and casino-related documents. However, your awe was cut short when Sigma stood infront of you, a wide smile on his face.

Sigma took both of your hands in his, holding them close to both of your chests causing your face to warm. “You can move your cafe up into the Sky Casino! Surprise!” He enthusiastically exclaimed, “It’s perfect. I’ll be able to have your cookies every day, and you’ll be able to bake as much as you want.” He looked deep into your eyes, determination mixed with excitement apparent on his face. “I’ll cover all the costs, so don’t worry. Your cafe would practically never go out of business!” His rambling continued, barely allowing you to register what he had just told you. 

“Sigma…” You started, a sad smile on your lips. “That sounds lovely, but..” Your voice trailed off, leaving the casino manager confused.

“I don’t think I can.” 

Sigma’s eyebrows furrowed, pinching together. “What do you mean?” He questioned, releasing your hands from his own. “Your cafe will be shut down!”

You took a step back from him, a mix of hurt and confusion evident on your face from his words. “It’s not just about the cafe,” You stated firmly, “I have a life down on land. I’m not just going to give everything up?” 

"But you could go down there anytime!" He exclaimed, his tone laced with hurt. As he spoke, his fists clenched at his sides, and his eyes bore into yours. “I just want to save your cafe. I don’t understand why you’d say no to this? I’m trying to help you!”

“And I appreciate it! I appreciate that you want to help me.” You retorted, a hint of anger creeping in your tone. "But, I told you I didn't want help," you stated firmly, your voice tinged with frustration. You crossed your arms over your chest, looking off to the side. 

Sigma couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Anyone would take up this offer if it meant saving the thing they love. He would’ve done it for his casino in a heartbeat. He was so confused, it made his head hurt. “I thought you loved your cafe! Why can’t you just let me help you?” He ran a hand through his white locs of hair in frustration. 

You groaned in frustration, bringing your hands up to your face to cover it for a split second before dropping them to your side. “I don’t want everything handed to me on a silver platter, Sigma!” The volume of your voice rose with every sentence, furious at this outcome. “Everything I’ve done up until now would just be a waste. I just want to prove to people that I can do things on my own!” 

"You're just being stubborn!" He exclaimed, his voice rising with exasperation. As he spoke, his index finger pointed directly at you, emphasizing his frustration with your unwillingness to accept his help. 

You gritted your teeth, suppressing the urge to utter any further words, realizing that the escalating exchange of raised voices would lead to nowhere productive. "I’m going home," you declared with a weary tone, ending the discussion abruptly. Without uttering another word, you left his office, heading straight to the helipad. There, a helicopter awaited you, ready to transport you back home.

—

The next few days were quiet. Not once did Sigma text you or come to visit the cafe. While you contemplated sending an apology for the way you had reacted, you ultimately chose not to. Your emotions were valid and deserved acknowledgement. Despite his heartfelt and sweet offer, you held firm to your choice, knowing that life on solid ground was where you belonged. 

As dawn's soft light filtered through the cafe's windows, you began preparing the cosy establishment for yet another day, even if you had no customers. The familiar routine unfolded with a quiet determination. You wiped down the counters, meticulously arranged the pastries in the display case, and ensured the coffee machine stood ready to brew. With your back turned to the door, you jumped when the bell chimed. Thinking it was Sigma, you spun around eagerly, only to be greeted by the unexpected sight of a couple you had never encountered before. Despite the initial disappointment of it not being him, a sense of contentment washed over you as you realised you had new customers to attend to. You greeted the couple warmly and swiftly took their order. However, as you began preparing their drinks and snacks, the bell chimed again, drawing your attention to the entrance where an elderly man stood. You efficiently noted his order and returned to your work. Yet, the chime of the bell became frequent, punctuating the moments as more and more customers entered, until the once quiet cafe was bustling with a lively crowd.

You couldn’t believe your eyes. It had been two years since your cafe's grand opening, and you hadn't witnessed it bustling with customers like this before. The question of how this miraculous turn of events had occurred left you utterly perplexed. 

That was when the bell sounded. 

You glanced over, prepared to welcome another customer, but stopped when you noticed the lilac and white-haired man walking over to you. Your breath hitched, unable to form any words.

Sigma halted in front of the counter, a sad smile gracing his face. His red eyes scanned the bustling cafe and its newfound vibrancy with a sense of satisfaction. He looked back at you, “I hope I’m not too late.” 

“No, no. You’re… just in luck.” You responded, your voice tinged with disbelief and astonishment. Your eyes widened in sheer surprise, struggling to comprehend his sudden return.

“Just a small flat white and a chocolate chip cookie to go, please.” He requested, placing the bills in your hand without waiting for you to state the cost, as the price had already engraved itself into his memory. 

You assembled his order and gave it to him, your hands briefly brushing against each other as you handed over his coffee, nestled in a to-go cup, and a chocolate chip cookie placed inside a small paper bag. He acknowledged your service with a nod before heading towards the door.

Your mouth moving on its own, you called out to him, “Sigma!” You watched as he turned around with a confused expression on his face. You inhaled before continuing, “I… close soon. Could you wait for me?”

He took a moment to process your request, and then a smile graced his lips as he nodded once more in agreement. He turned his back to you once again, leaving the cafe with the ring of the bell. 

…

After the bustling crowd had dissipated for the night, you undertook the task of cleaning and sanitizing every surface in the cafe. Upon completing your duties, you carefully hung up your apron and exited, securely locking the door behind you. To your pleasant surprise, Sigma stood there, casually leaning against the adjacent wall. Your eyes met, and in that moment, you exchanged a glance, both offering each other a weary yet warm smile. 

"Do you want me to walk you home?" Sigma inquired, his words accompanied by a gentle tilt of his head as he awaited your response.

You weakly smiled, “Sure.”

The two of you strolled along through a park which was a shortcut to get to your house, with the only sources of light being the lampposts and soft glow of the moon above. A silence enveloped you both as you gazed in opposite directions, lost in your own thoughts.

“I–”

“I’m–”

You both shared a look of shock, followed by hearty laughter after you unintentionally spoke in unison. Sigma couldn't help but conceal his laughter behind a curled fist, the side of his fist pressing gently against his lips as he chuckled. Once your laughter died down, you both looked at each other again with fondness. You had missed this. 

You started, “You go first.” Nodding your head at him.

“Oh no, you go ahead!” 

You smiled faintly, “Alright.” Inhaling, you started, “I’m sorry for how I spoke to you that day. I know you wanted to help me, I just really wanted you to understand my perspective of everything. I never wanted to ruin anything between us.” You lowered your head momentarily before lifting it again, and you sighed. 

"You have absolutely no reason to apologize to me," Sigma responded, his voice carrying a hint of regret. He placed a hand on your shoulder, hoping to comfort you even if he wasn’t the best at it. "I should be the one saying sorry to you." 

"I'm sorry," He began, remorse filled in his tone of voice as his eyes met yours’ with sincerity. “During the first few days, I'll admit that I was angry and a bit hurt," He confessed, his brows furrowing slightly as he recounted his initial reaction. "But then I thought about what you said," he continued, his gaze softening as he looked at you again. "The way you spoke about your cafe was exactly how I feel about my casino," He added, "If you had asked me to move the casino to the ground just so you could gamble daily, I would probably say no.” 

Under the gentle glow of a lamp post in the dimly lit park, you and Sigma found yourselves standing face to face. The twilight sky above shimmered with distant stars. Before you could say anything, Sigma spoke once more:

“I respect you so much.” Sigma uttered, his voice filled with admiration as he looked into your eyes. His expression softened, and he reached out to gently brush a stray strand of hair away from your face, the pads of his fingers grazing over your cheek, his touch tender and affectionate. “I admire your determination, your kindness, the way your eyes shimmer whenever you’re happy, that beautiful smile of yours – all of these qualities is what make me admire you. And as for your cookies, well, thats a whole separate story altogether.” His words were accompanied by a playful chuckle which you joined in on. 

“I could say the same things about you, Sigma.” You fumbled with the edge of your shirt, “You’re such a lovely person. I love how much you care for those around you.”

 A profound silence enveloped you, your eyes locked in a captivating gaze, until you finally posed the question that had lingered in Sigma's mind all evening, "Can I kiss you?" 

A bashful smile adorned Sigma’s lips, his cheeks slightly burned as he gave you an affirmative nod. 

You tenderly kissed his lips, your lips’ softness meeting the texture of his chapped ones. You lifted your hand to hold the side of his face, thumb caressing his smooth skin. Sigma flushed a bright red but still managed to kiss you back. The flavour on his lips carried a sense of familiarity, initially leaving you perplexed until the realisation washed over you:

It was the sweet taste of your cookies.

Extra: 

“By the way, did you have anything to do with that massive crowd of people who came into my cafe today?” You questioned.

“Did I?” Sigma looked everywhere but at you, avoiding any eye contact with a chuckle. “Maybe. Maybe not. I just have very nice patrons.”

#Bungou stray dogs x reader #bsd x reader #sigma x reader #fluff #bsd sigma #bungou stray dogs #this took me 5 days

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↳ what the heart wants ↲

➘ summary : Neytiri finds herself falling in love with the caring scientist that works on her planet

➘ Neytiri x reader, avatar the way of water x reader

Deep within the lush and vibrant world of Pandora, Neytiri, the fearless Na'vi warrior and leader of the Metkayina clan, found herself drawn to the human scientist (Y/N). As the days turned into nights, and the moments of interaction between them accumulated, a profound connection began to form.

(Y/N) had joined the research team on Pandora, driven by a deep love for nature and a burning curiosity about the planet's unique ecosystem. Her dedication and genuine respect for Pandora's natural beauty caught the attention of Neytiri and her people, who held the planet and its delicate balance in the highest regard.

In the heart of the dense jungle, Neytiri watched as (Y/N) immersed herself in learning the ways of the Na'vi. Her fascination with their customs, language, and spiritual beliefs endeared her to the clan. Neytiri admired (Y/N)'s open-hearted enthusiasm and desire to connect with the land and its inhabitants.

One evening, (Y/N) found herself alone in a serene glade, surrounded by the lush bioluminescent plants that painted the night with their ethereal glow. Unbeknownst to her, Neytiri had been silently observing from the shadows, captivated by (Y/N)'s presence.

Approaching with a quiet grace, Neytiri's voice was a melodic whisper in the tranquil air. "(Y/N), you honor us with your respect for our ways."

(Y/N) turned, her face lighting up with a warm smile as she recognized Neytiri. "Neytiri, I am grateful to be a guest on your planet. The beauty of Pandora and the spirit of your people have touched my heart."

Neytiri's eyes held a mixture of curiosity and something deeper. "You are not like other humans who come here seeking to exploit our resources. Your heart is connected to this world in a way that few understand."

(Y/N)'s cheeks flushed, humbled by Neytiri's words. "I can't deny my love for this planet. Its wonders are beyond compare, and the Na'vi's connection to nature is something I deeply admire."

Neytiri's gaze held a tenderness that went beyond words. "And I find myself drawn to your spirit, (Y/N). Your genuine love and respect awaken something within me."

The atmosphere between them seemed to shimmer, a delicate dance of understanding and emotion. (Y/N) felt a growing bond with Neytiri, a connection that transcended language and culture. Their conversations turned from sharing knowledge about Pandora to sharing stories of their own lives, hopes, and dreams.

As the weeks went by, (Y/N) joined the Na'vi in their efforts to protect Pandora from external threats, and her dedication did not go unnoticed. The respect and admiration Neytiri felt for (Y/N) deepened, and she found herself falling in love with the human scientist's compassionate heart and unwavering commitment.

One starlit night, as they stood at the edge of a sacred forest, (Y/N) turned to Neytiri, her eyes shimmering with emotion. "Neytiri, my heart is entwined with this world and with you. The love I feel for Pandora and your people is beyond words."

Neytiri's hand reached out to gently cup (Y/N)'s cheek, her touch tender and filled with longing. "And my heart is bound to yours, (Y/N). Your presence has brought a new light to my life, one I never thought possible."

In that moment, under the watchful gaze of Pandora's night sky, Neytiri and (Y/N) shared a kiss that held the promise of a love that would bridge two worlds. As they held each other, the stars above seemed to shine brighter, as if celebrating the union of two souls united by a shared reverence for the world around them.

Their love story was one that defied boundaries – a human scientist and a Na'vi warrior, brought together by their love for Pandora and a connection that could not be denied. And as they faced the challenges that lay ahead, their bond only grew stronger, a testament to the power of love that transcends differences and finds its home in the heart.

As (Y/N) continued her work on Pandora, the scientists around her began to notice something remarkable. It wasn't just her dedication to the research or her enthusiasm for understanding Pandora's ecosystem that caught their attention – it was the deep bond she shared with Neytiri, a love that transcended the boundaries of their respective species.

Dr. Grace Augustine, one of the lead researchers, observed (Y/N) and Neytiri interacting with a mixture of fascination and a knowing smile. She had seen love in many forms during her time on Pandora, but there was something extraordinary about the connection between these two individuals.

One evening, as the sun set over the horizon, Dr. Augustine approached (Y/N) in the research camp. "You and Neytiri have something truly special," she began, her voice soft and understanding.

(Y/N) looked up, her eyes meeting Dr. Augustine's. "Our love for each other is beyond words. She's changed my life in ways I never thought possible."

Dr. Augustine nodded, a thoughtful expression on her face. "And you've changed hers too, in your own unique way."

A silence hung in the air for a moment before Dr. Augustine continued, her tone carefully measured. "We've been working on a project – a way to bridge the gap between humans and the Na'vi, to create a true connection."

(Y/N)'s brows furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?"

Dr. Augustine's gaze was steady as she explained. "We've developed a technology that allows a human consciousness to be transferred into a Na'vi body. It's a way for us to understand Pandora and its inhabitants on a deeper level."

(Y/N)'s heart skipped a beat, her mind racing with the possibilities. The idea of experiencing Pandora as a Na'vi, of being able to truly share in Neytiri's world, was both thrilling and overwhelming.

Dr. Augustine continued, her voice gentle. "I've seen the love between you and Neytiri, (Y/N). And I know that this technology could offer you a chance to be together in a way that was never possible before."

Tears welled up in (Y/N)'s eyes as she looked at Dr. Augustine, her heart aching with longing. "You're saying I could be with Neytiri?"

Dr. Augustine nodded, a knowing smile tugging at her lips. "Yes, (Y/N). With this technology, your consciousness could inhabit a Na'vi body, and you could experience Pandora as she does."

The offer was both exhilarating and terrifying. The thought of sharing a life with Neytiri, of experiencing the world through her eyes, was a dream come true. But (Y/N) also understood the gravity of such a decision – to leave her human life behind, to immerse herself fully in a new identity.

As (Y/N) looked out at the landscape of Pandora, her heart torn between the life she knew and the life she could have, Dr. Augustine gave her a reassuring smile. "Take your time, (Y/N). This is a decision that only you can make."

The days that followed were filled with contemplation and conversation. Neytiri was supportive, understanding the weight of (Y/N)'s choice. Together, they discussed the possibilities, the challenges, and the depth of their love.

In the end, (Y/N) made her decision. With a mixture of excitement and determination, she stood before the team of scientists, ready to embark on a journey that would forever bind her to Pandora, to Neytiri, and to a love that defied boundaries.

As the technology hummed around her, as her consciousness merged with the Na'vi body that awaited her, (Y/N) felt a rush of emotions – anticipation, fear, and a profound sense of belonging. She closed her eyes, the world around her fading as her new reality took shape.

When (Y/N) opened her eyes once more, she saw the world of Pandora through Na'vi eyes, felt the breeze against her skin, and heard the song of the forest with newfound clarity. And as she turned to see Neytiri standing before her, their eyes meeting in a silent embrace, (Y/N) knew that she had made the right choice – to be with the one she loved, to share in a world that held endless wonder, and to embark on a journey that would forever unite her heart with the heart of Pandora.

As(Y/N) adjusted to her new life as a Na'vi, the world around her took on a vibrant and awe-inspiring quality. Every sensation was heightened, every color more vivid, and every sound a symphony of life. Neytiri was by her side every step of the way, guiding her through the intricacies of Na'vi culture and teaching her the ways of their people.

Their love story, once bound by the limitations of their respective species, had now transcended into a deeper and more profound connection. As (Y/N) moved through the dense forests and explored the bioluminescent wonders of Pandora, she felt a sense of unity with the land, the creatures, and the people who had become her new family.

Days turned into weeks, and (Y/N) embraced her role as a member of the Na'vi tribe. She joined them in hunts, learned the ancient traditions of their society, and even found herself communicating with the spirits of the land. Every moment was a revelation, a testament to the beauty and magic that Pandora held.

Neytiri watched with a mixture of pride and tenderness as (Y/N) adapted to her new life. She was constantly amazed by (Y/N)'s open heart and willingness to learn. Their moments together were filled with shared laughter, deep conversations, and stolen glances that spoke volumes of their affection.

One evening, as they watched the sun set over the horizon, (Y/N) turned to Neytiri with a smile. "I never thought I could feel so connected to a place, to a people. It's like a dream come true."

Neytiri's hand found (Y/N)'s, their fingers entwining in a familiar embrace. "You are part of us now, (Y/N). Your spirit is intertwined with Pandora, and your presence enriches our world."

As the days passed, (Y/N) found herself falling even more in love with Neytiri and the beauty of Pandora. She marveled at the intricate ecosystems, learned to communicate with the flora and fauna, and developed a deep respect for the balance that the Na'vi maintained with their environment.

One day, as (Y/N) stood atop the floating mountains, Neytiri approached her with a knowing smile. "Do you remember the first time we met, when you were still a human?"

(Y/N) nodded, a fond smile on her lips. "Of course. It feels like a lifetime ago."

Neytiri's gaze was filled with emotion as she continued, "You chose to leave behind your human life, your identity, to be with me. That decision touched my heart in ways I cannot express."

(Y/N) reached out to cup Neytiri's cheek, her touch gentle and filled with affection. "And I would make that choice a thousand times over, Neytiri. Being here with you, sharing in this world, it's more than I ever could have imagined."

Neytiri's arms wrapped around (Y/N), pulling her close in a tender embrace. "Our love is a bridge between two worlds, (Y/N). It is a testament to the power of connection and the strength of the heart."

As they stood together, overlooking the vast expanse of Pandora, (Y/N) felt a profound sense of gratitude. She had chosen love, chosen a new life that brought her closer to the land, the people, and the person she loved most in the universe.

And as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape, (Y/N) knew that her journey was only beginning – a journey of love, discovery, and a bond that would forever connect her heart to the heart of Pandora.

#neytiri #neytiri x you #neytiri x y/n #neytiri x reader #avatar the way of water imagines #avatar the way of water x reader #avatar way of water #avatar the way of water imagine #avatar the way of water image #avatar the way of water #avatar way of water x reader #avatar the way of water masterlist #x reader #x reader one shot #x reader oneshot #Neytiri imagine #Neytiri imagines

[squishysoftmonsters]

🌺Hot For Teacher🌺

Read Next [Only a Dream Class]

Imagine you the nerdiest student of a high esteemed college. The said geek and loner with glasses that warranted hi and goodbye. It was difficult being a trans student also. But,the professor of your class took delight in you regardless. He'd stop and chat,and even offer to take you to lunch.

Happy someone noticed you,you longed to get to know your professor better. Even the sound of his name made you swoon when he introduced himself to you in a personal way. His name was Beleth Alexandersson. You frequented the library and he took note of it,tracing your fingers as you turned the pages to the biggest of calculus books. He made it an opportunity to get a touch when you dropped something..as it was pretty normal for your teacher to lend a hand,but he didn't hover over you too much as it would become noticeable,obvious and weird.

Rumors circled that the calculus professor was a forest dryad. His alluring scent and unique features would make every gender student fall madly in love with him. Of course in a simple word,perfect. It was off-putting that a male dryad would have the name Beleth,a name associated with demonic creatures..not faeries!

Smooth with his words and actions it was hard to turn away. Hard to not offer yourself up to such a figure of sheer majesty.

You : [blushes] Professor!

Adjusting his glasses while grading multiple papers,he stopped,and gazed upwards at the sound of his college given title. You felt yourself flush as his pale eyes met yours. Hot for Teacher was literal,as you fell hard for the professor.

Beleth : [soft chuckle] Here before all the others. Wanted to catch me by myself? [chortles] I'm joking with you,easy.

The sound of his voice made your heart race and your knees weak. Unknowingly you ached there as he spoke. His presence was heavenly and there was no denying that. It worsened further as he approached. Pinching his tongue in his teeth,Beleth gently put a hand to your chin, and looked deeply into your eyes. Being touched or kissed by a man taller than you was every teenage girl's wet dream.

Beleth : Have a seat..Let me give you reassurance..We're both well in the same age range. There's no big difference..so no need to be scared of me.

That wasn't true..the dryad was thousands of years old,in the form of a heart throb for a likeable late teens professor. He was comfortable in his skin and blended well with society as a human. He was highly versed about the ways of humans,culture and customs,also their quest to attain mass knowledge.

He returned to his desk,resting his glasses on the mountain of graded papers to toy with his paper airplane. You giggled at the childish sounds he made with the airplane he had folded up and created out of the puzzle section of the morning paper.

You couldn't focus on your studies,eyeing Beleth every time he looked away,or glossed over what he had planned to lecture and teach. His curved ears perked,hearing your nervous gulps even though you were so far away and high up in the auditorium. Such lovely shaped ears were well hidden by his hair.

Suddenly the groaning and screaming of students began pooling into the auditorium. A smile seemed to form on his face,as he put down his newspaper airplane and put his glasses on.

Beleth : [soft smile]If you want to survive in a tech driven world..I hate to break it to you, You will eventually need this stuff later on. I admit,there's always a subject you're gonna hate. But let's be real here. You're not going to seriously scroll through your phone during an important lecture or an interview for the job you're trying to score,and hold the whole thing up to find the said answers required to look good or fit the bill. Wouldn't you want to present yourself as a self reliant and knowledgeable individual?Pretty sure I'm right,judging by your faces.

These atrocities no one cares about..angles mixed with numbers and letters..They look silly and useless,right? Trust me,you will need them in some situation. ALL of the stuff you learn will play some role in shaping and defining your future. Nothing you gain in life is wasted.

Every decision will matter. Even though you don't care,it's always best to have it up here. Hearing my lips flap for an hour or two each day will come handy..Believe me.

Beleth gestured at his head.

A lot of the girls were whispering and giggling at how handsome their professor was,and he heard it,pinning his ears back,to reduce sounds. Groans,moans,questionable hmms and angry verbiage from the other students followed suit. If you're a forest creature with fantasy ears,you're going to hear everything! Beleth did pick up on some very offensive words towards you..but kept focus..and would bring it up after class.

The said lecture continued for a good,long while,you melting in a fantasy with your beloved professor more than paying attention you snapped to reality looking like a fool,as the chairs quickly emptied,leaving you by yourself. Everyone hollered as they grabbed up their graded papers,bidding their farewells and onto the next class. You came down the stairs to receive your graded paper,usual was an A without a problem.

Beleth : [clears throat] It's appropriate to pay attention. But I'll pardon you this time.

You : [nervously] I was..[weak laugh]

You looked away nervously,but he gently turned your head back towards his line of sight,lifting your chin with his finger,ever so tenderly. Those beautiful pale eyes cleaved into your soul once they met with yours.

Beleth : Aside your blatant fantasizing about me...What went on up there with those girls to the right of you? Not the squealing ones on your left.

You : They always pick on me religiously,but I don't care..

He started to speak in a low tone.

Beleth : If it involves what you are,not to flirt with you..but you are quite the looker to me..no one should question that.[normal tone]Aside this,You said you were paying attention..

You : [nods excitedly] I was..honest.

He raised a brow and crossed his arms.

Beleth : Let's see if your claim holds weight...Give me a small speech of what I lectured about..Keep it at a few words.

Your mouth was gaped,eyes darting back and forth,thinking as to what he lectured about,and you remained wordless. He gently closed your mouth.

Beleth : My thoughts exactly.

He took off his glasses and placed them on the desk.

You : You're not angry at me are you,Beleth?

You cupped your hands over your mouth and your eyes glittered. Heartbeat rising, becoming a bundle of nerves,calling the professor out of his title,You swore you were done. A soft smirk crossed his lips,as to the way you said his first name. It was always Professor Alexandersson or simply the cutest and most affectionate "Teach". No one had such a privilege to call him by his first name,only his wife and other relatives.

You : [tearfully gasping] I didn't mean to..[stammering] I'm so very sorry Professor Alexandersson...[gulping hard] I...

Beleth : [softly] Shhhh....

His finger so soft upon your lips as tears streamed down your face. You never meant to call the dearest teacher by his name. He was hardly upset,because he did introduce himself to you on a personal level earlier on. His eyes locked onto yours.

Beleth : Just be careful next time...

In regards of mockery towards you such as "Teacher's Pet"..He gave you advice..As no student has that right,but you who he favored. You nodded with a sniffle as he dabbed away your tears with a tissue.

This stemmed from a RP with a close friend and I. A human falling for a dryad was common,but it did make cute for a pairing and a romance. The naughties will come soon!

The RP was dubbed Hot For Teacher. I think I'm gonna run with this 🍎

#monster fucker #fae fucker #squishylovers #monster fluff #transfem #transgender #trans mtf #forest dryad #monster romance

[jbinstallationsuk]

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[gresidentdoorkicker]

//I took inspiration from a character driven creative writing class on Skillshare, though it's morphed into something more

//please enjoy

There are effectively two ways of thinking when it came to choosing one's companion animal. Practicality and aesthetics. Each one broke down into different hyper specific sub-thoughts and niches but it boils down to practicality and aesthetics.

Alex fell into the latter. You'd think that somebody like him, tall, stout, darkly clothed, quiet, would have a badass guard dog, something large and protective, meant to act as the big brother to groups of stoned sheep, sluggishly bumping around the pasture. No, Alex rejects such stereotypical norms. He settled on a much more spiky path of reasoning when it came to choosing a companion animal.

Fireball was her name, being pissy was her game. Alex had a sticker in his truck window proudly proclaiming to the rest of the world 'my pet can eat your pet'.

While most would think it was ironic, be assured, it wasn't. Fireball is a four foot long Savannah Monitor lizard. She weighed about 60 ish pounds with an attitude to match. The lizard was surprisingly smart, she knew her own name and a few basic commands.

It was with these musings fresh on Alex's mind that he met the anthesis to his hypothesis.

Fireball was doing her thing, stalking some hamster in its temporary holding tank, in the main lobby of the specialty veterinary office near my house. Alex was filling out a release form at the front desk, occasionally giving a pull on Fireball's leash, reigning her back to reality and out of feral hunting mode.

Alex had an earbud in his right ear and leaned over the counter, using his left arm as a rest for his upper body. Rather shamefully, if he had to admit, Alex was absorbed within his own little bubble. Ignorant to the workings of the environment around him. Not completely, mind you, but primarily. Years of conditioning and military service kept his head on a swivel, but blaring metal music and the hills and valleys of signing your name at the bottom of the page had taken precedent.

It was with these considerations in mind that Alex turned around and powered forward in his typical way of making everyone think he had somewhere important to be and that they were all in the way, right over a spectacularly short individual who had been struggling to carry a stack of boxes.

"Gah!"

"Damnit! You ass! Watch where you're going,"

Alex had fallen quite comically over after losing his balance as he tried to recover from banging into the short individual, who he quickly realized was a woman.

"Sorry...Sorry,"

Alex quickly collected himself, sheepishly picking up the stack of packages that he'd dubiously knocked over while simultaneously keeping a handle on Fireball.

"You big dumb oaf! You think you can just do what you want because your head is all the way up in the clouds," Her face was a beet red as she took her packages in their stack "It's just perfect!"

"Uhh?"

She couldn't be any taller than five foot and 4 inches, but she had a bark that made her seem eight foot tall. She seemed like the type of person who had a cat, or a goldfish. She made Alex, six foot and then some, seem small.

"Yes! Perfect! You army guys are all the same. Clumsy and obnoxious. Aware only of however far their eyes can see,"

She ranted and raved to herself, oblivious of the eyes that were now angrily turning their way, marching off toward the door marked 'employees only' clearly delivering the stack of packages he'd sent across the floor.

Speechless, bewildered, and flustered Alex nervously waved an apology before scooping Fireball up and tossing her over his shoulder, as if she were hugging him, and walking out the door.

Alex gently guided Fireball into her custom harness in the back seat of his truck, cheeks flushing as he heard the voice of the small delivery woman approach and then recede behind him as she went for another armload of packages.

Alex paused as he risked a glance over his shoulder, smiling slightly. He'd never had anyone, outside of the irate officer back in the army, speak to him that way.

Alex thought he was in love.

#writing #had this in my drafts #need to become a better writer #short stories

[stars-over-new-jersey]

I will return. You have my word.

Jane hunched over the workbench in her lab at Culver University and scrubbed her hand over her eyes. The circuit board schematic on the screen of her laptop blurred in front of her tired eyes as Thor's voice echoed in her memory.

I will return. You have my word.

Except he hadn't. All celestial phenomena above Puente Antiguo had disappeared after Thor's return to Asgard.

I will return. You have my word.

She'd tried building a beacon in an attempt to probe the Bifrost wormhole and gotten nothing. Tried more sensors, better sensors, all in an attempt to re-establish contact.

I will return. You have my word.

After three months, she'd given up on learning more from the silent Bifrost site in the New Mexico desert. Now she knew that artificial Einstein-Rosen bridges could be constructed, it was time for her to try to build her own. She returned to her lab at Culver University, flush with knowledge and the determination to create her own wormhole generator.

I will return. You have my word.

And if a part of the motivation in building it was to claw her way back to the mysterious blond man who had turned her life upside down in the space of three days, that didn't matter in comparison to the scientific achievement, did it?

I will return. You have my word.

Slowly, the scientific curiosity that had driven her out to New Mexico in the first place disappeared and her efforts had started to revolve exclusively around Thor. Initial small prototypes had successfully produced similar energy patterns, but had not been strong enough to fully confirm that she was on the right track. Now she was working on a larger generator to produce a stronger flux pattern.

I will return. You have my word.

Jane had lived and breathed the scientific method her entire adult life. Now each iteration, each thesis, each test chafed, leaving her trapped in Xeno's paradoxical hell with herself playing the role of Achilles with tortoise-Thor ever just out of reach.

I will return. You have my word.

Then Thor had returned for the Chitauri business in New York - while SHIELD had stuck her in Norway. He hadn't even tracked her down to say hello - just arrived and disappeared again as quickly. Was that what he'd meant by keeping his word?

I will return. You have my word.

Jane picked up another circuit board from the box, and thrust it under the magnifier, checking for any obvious defects in the board itself or the plating of the traces. A quick conductivity check on the contacts verified that the board showed no conductive flaws. She pulled the next tray of components off the top of the stack and started soldering the pieces into the custom circuit board one at a time.

I will return. You have my word.

The tedious work had always put her into a meditative state in the past. Today it eluded her, and Thor appeared in her mind's eye once again.

"I'm a scientist," Jane grumbled. "I am not ruled by my base desires." Her grip tightened on the soldering iron until her knuckles turned white.

I will return. You have my word.

One piece at a time, the amplifier circuit took shape under Jane's soldering iron. The pieces went into place one after another as the sun slowly slid to the west, filling the room with light first golden, then glowing orange, and eventually deep bloody red, pouring across the floor like molten coals. Jane worked on in the pool of light from the worklamp, without thought for the clock or the sun.

I will return. You have my word.

The door to the lab abruptly opened, knocking into the doorstop with a loud bang. Jane jumped, losing her grip on the soldering iron.

"Jane, you have got to stop doing this," Darcy yelled as she stomped through the door carrying a bag of Chinese food in one hand and a bottle of cheap lemon soda in the other.

-

Preview of a new fanfic that I'm working on; this one kind of got away from me. It started out as a response to Love and Thunder - I wanted somebody to call out Thor for pulling back from Jane leading to their breakup.

That's now the epilogue.

Once that was written, I started wanting to fill in the blanks of what lead to that confrontation instead of leaving it as a Noodle Incident, and it's turning into a monster.

#jane foster #thor odinson #fanfic #fosterson #(sort of) #stars-over-new-jersey writes fanfic

[mainuddinhira2024]

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[dollysharma]

Smart Urinal Sensor for Home & Public Use

Urinal Pot With Sensor Bravo

In today’s world, cleanliness is more important than ever. Whether you’re in a public restroom or the privacy of your own home, it’s important to make sure you’re hygienic. Modern urinals are functional, but they don’t always have the same level of sophistication that makes them clean and efficient. That’s where the intelligent Urinal Sensor comes in.

What Is the Intelligent Urinal Sensor?

Intelligent Urinal Sensors (IURs) are smart devices designed to improve the hygiene and efficiency of your public restroom or residential bathroom. With the latest sensors and cutting-edge algorithms, the IURS offers a variety of advantages that change the way you use your urinal — for the better and the benefit of you and your facility.

Key Features and Benefits:

Touchless Operation: The Intelligent urinal Sensor does not require physical contact to flush. This eliminates the risk of germy transfer and promotes a clean restroom environment. All you have to do is walk up to the urinal and the sensor will detect your presence and activate the flushing function automatically.

Water Conservation: With smart water-saving features, the sensor automatically adjusts the flush volume according to usage trends and occupancy levels to optimize water usage. Not only does this save water, but it also reduces utility bills for public buildings and residential customers.

Real-time Monitoring: Facility managers have access to a central dashboard to track restroom usage in real time, including flush rate, water usage, and maintenance notifications. Data-driven maintenance allows for proactive restroom hygiene management.

Customizable Settings: The intelligent automatic urinal sensor can be set up in a variety of ways to meet the needs of different settings. Facility managers can set parameters such as:

Easy Installation and Maintenance: The Intelligent Sensor flush can be installed quickly and easily, with minimal disruption to your restroom’s existing infrastructure. It’s also built to last, with built-in self-diagnostics that notify users and maintenance personnel of any problems as soon as they occur.

Enhanced User Experience: By making the restroom experience more efficient and hygienic, the intelligent urinal flusher increases user satisfaction and improves the facility’s reputation. Whether in an airport, office building, restaurant, or home, users enjoy the convenience and hygiene offered by this cutting-edge device.

Applications:

Intelligent Urinal sensors can be used in public restrooms at airports, shopping centres, stadiums, commercial buildings, hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, residential bathrooms, and more.

Conclusion:

In a world where cleanliness and sustainability are front and centre, the intelligent Automatic Urinal Sensor redefines restroom technology. Combining touchless operation, energy saving, real-time tracking, and configurable settings, this cutting-edge device delivers unparalleled convenience, productivity, and hygiene for public and private use, both in and out of the restroom. Upgrade your restroom facility today and experience the urinal of the future.

#Urinal-Sensor #Sensor-Flusher #Automatic-Urinal-Sensor

[ama2024]

https://www.advancemarketanalytics.com/reports/57803-global-rimless-toilets-market

Rimless Toilets Market Status and Future Forecast 2023-2029

Advance Market Analytics released a new market study on Global Rimless Toilets Market Research report which presents a complete assessment of the Market and contains a future trend, current growth factors, attentive opinions, facts, and industry validated market data. The research study provides estimates for Global Rimless Toilets Forecast till 2029*.

A rimless toilet is simply a toilet without a traditional rim. Instead of water flowing into the bowl all the way around the rim, a direct flush technique that shoots water around the basin of the toilet rather than the water be redistributed in the manner of a traditional rimmed toilet. The rims are completely open and do not include any ceramic lip under which dirt or bacteria could accumulate. A rimless toilet makes for significantly easier cleaning and a clear improvement in hygiene. The increasing adoption of smart bathrooms globally has driven the market demand.

Key Players included in the Research Coverage of Rimless Toilets Market are:

DURAVIT AG (Germany), PORCELANOSA Grupo (Spain) , GROHE AG (Germany), Hindware Homes (India), Kohler Co. (United States), Toto Ltd. (Japan), Caroma Industries Limited (Australia), Enware Australia Pty Limited (Australia), Ceramica Flaminia S.p.A (Italy), LAUFEN Bathrooms AG (Switzerland), Lecico (United Kingdom),

What's Trending in Market: Demand for Water Saving Technologies

Challenges: Consumer Needs/Customer Preference Change

Opportunities: Increasing Demand from Asian Countries including India, Japan, China, and South Korea Expanding Hospitality Sector with Advancements

Market Growth Drivers: Adoption of Smart Bathrooms Increasing Commercial Spaces With Requirement of Less Water Wastage Bathrooms Increasing Building Constructions within Less Spaces

The Global Rimless Toilets Market segments and Market Data Break Down by Type (Rimless Wall Hung Toilets, Rimless Back To Wall Toilets, Rimless Close Coupled Toilets), Application (Non-residential, Residential), Toilet Size (Small, Large), Sales Channel (Online, Offline), Drainage Pattern (P-trap, S-trap)

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• Asia-Pacific: India, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.

#Rimless Toilets Market Future

[raveenadaha]

Innovative Packaging Solutions: Advancements in Carton Taping and Skin Packaging Machines

The growth of ecommerce and consumer focus on sustainability is pushing packaging technology to new frontiers. Two key areas seeing interesting innovations are automated carton taping machines and skin packaging machines.

Let's examine some of the exciting advancements that are enabling faster, more efficient, and eco-friendly packaging.

Next-Gen Carton Taping Machines

Carton sealing is getting smarter, faster and leaner through innovations like:

Intelligent Tape Application

Modern case taping machines are using machine vision and sensor systems to detect box dimensions and automatically apply optimal tape length for each box. This intelligence eliminates wasteful over-taping and reduces tape use while maintaining seal integrity.

High Speed Robotics

Robotic carton handling systems are enabling ultra-fast taping speeds exceeding 200 cases per minute. Robots equipped with custom end-effectors precisely move boxes through multiple concurrent taping stations for massively parallel processing.

Servo-Driven Actuation

Replacing pneumatic actuation with fast, programmable servo motors allows precise control over tape application parameters like speed, tension and position. Servo systems are also more energy efficient.

Heavy Duty Modularity

Modular taping machines can be reconfigured on demand from bottom tape only models to top and bottom, corner sealing or side belt tape versions. Tool-less mods enable changing taping to match evolving box profiles and contents.

Advanced Connectivity and Analytics

IoT connectivity now allows remote monitoring of tape machine health metrics, preemptive maintenance and software updates. Cloud analytics provides detailed usage insights to optimize overall equipment effectiveness.

Skin Packaging Innovations

Meanwhile, sustainable skin packaging is getting a boost from progress like:

All-Cardboard Skin Films

New eco-friendly cardboard and plant-based films offer an alternative to hard-to-recycle plastic skins. These decompose naturally while providing comparable product support and visibility.

Downgauged Films

Thinner, lighter and tougher new films help reduce packaging material consumption while maintaining integrity. Aluminum-free transparent films also improve recyclability.

Modified Atmosphere Packs

Gas flushing skin packs with nitrogen or other gases can prolong food shelf life by inhibiting bacterial growth and moisture retention.

Ultrasonic Sealing

Replacing hot melt adhesives with ultrasonic waves to seal skin packs eliminates VOCs and allows easier recyclability. It provides strong leak-proof seals using less energy.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness Tracking

Analytics tools optimize skin packing throughput by tracking key overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) metrics like availability, performance and quality in real-time.

Exciting engineering in carton sealing and skin packaging enables speed, sustainability, and fresh ideas like filmless laser sealing. While equipment costs may be higher initially, the total system value derived is compelling. Packaging automation continues to accelerate supply chain productivity and echo evolving consumer expectations.

#skin packaging machine #carton taping machine

[mamun258]

Thirty years of turbulence, the past and present of Internet securities

The domestic Internet securities industry has been developing for many years. What changes and actions are taking place in this HE Tuber process? In this article, the author describes the three development stages of Internet securities. Let’s take a look at them together. It may be helpful to product managers and other students who want to work in this area.

Internet Securities 1.0 (1994-2004)

The start of China’s Internet securities can be traced back to 1994. The key words of this era are terminals, data and portals .

Representative companies include Flush (predecessor Core Software) founded in 1994 and Wind founded in 1995. Other early influential companies include Hexun.com, which was established in 1996, Financial World, which was established in 1998 and was the first to be listed on Nasdaq, Great Wisdom, which was established in 2000, and the first batch of data companies in the 1990s, Juling, Juchao, Hong Kong and Macao information, etc.

During the same period, it is worth mentioning that in 1997, Huarong Trust’s Zhanjiang Sales Department launched an online securities trading system for the first time.

Internet Securities 2.0 (2005-2012)

From 2005 to 2012, Internet securities entered the community era , acquiring users by providing a stock and financial exchange community.

Representative companies include Oriental Fortune Network, which was established in 2005. Its early benchmark product stock bar received high activity on the C-side.

Internet Securities 3.0 (2013 to present)

Between 2013 and 2015, policies provided a sufficiently relaxed environment for Internet securities. In December 2012, regulatory regulations for the stock recommendation software business were promulgated, which alleviated the disorderly competition in the stock trading software industry and laid an institutional foundation for the development of leading companies such as Flush, Great Wisdom, and Oriental Fortune. In March 2013, the China Securities Association issued the "Regulations on Opening Customer Accounts by Securities Companies", allowing restrictions on off-site account opening. In 2014, the Securities Association of China announced the Internet business pilot program for securities firms, and six securities companies, including CITIC, obtained pilot qualifications for online securities business.

During the same period, from 2014 to the first half of 2015, the bull market broke out. A large number of investors flocked to the market. In April 2015, China Securities Regulatory Commission relaxed the restriction on one person and one account and raised the upper limit of the number of individual accounts to 20, creating opportunities for Internet securities companies to rapidly grow their customer base and increase their market share.

Driven by interests, "Internet +" has rapidly penetrated into the traditional financial industry. Companies in the securities industry have set up "Internet finance" departments one after another to carry out online account openings to "attract people." The three elements of "products, traffic, and licenses" are the key to the formation of Internet securities companies. Internet companies provide products and traffic, and securities companies provide licenses. Both parties make a lot of money from the cooperation.

Since then, the Internet wave has officially emerged, securities APPs have sprung up, and "touching the Internet" has dominated the last round of qualifying for the brokerage business.

Leading traditional securities companies lead the transformation of the Internet through independent research and development.

Huatai Securities strongly promotes the Internet securities + low commission strategy and independently develops the "ZhangLe Wealth Path" APP to divert offline customers to the online APP, improve customer stickiness, reduce costs, and enhance online customer acquisition capabilities. Since 2012, the commission rate has been the first to hit bottom. At the same time, the brokerage share has increased to 8%-10%, significantly leading the industry and seizing the traditional large brokerage market. In October 2013, it was announced that the commission rate for online account opening would be "Ten Thousand Three". After 2013, it has always ranked first in the brokerage business rankings.

China Merchants Securities cooperated with Tencent in "Micro Securities" in 2015 and continued to invest resources in business digital transformation and digital core capability building. In 2021, the monthly active ranking of China Merchants Securities APP rose to the top five among large securities firms.

Small and medium-sized securities firms keep up with the pace through strategic cooperation models.

In 2014, Zhongshan Securities joined hands with Baidu Platform to launch "Baidu Stock", jointly developed the APP and attracted external traffic.

The most successful one is the popular product "Commission Bao" launched by China International Finance Corporation in cooperation with Tencent. In 2014, Sinolink Securities signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent to launch comprehensive cooperation in online brokerage, online financial management, offline high-end investment activities, etc., and launched "Commission Bao" in the same year.

With the help of "commission treasure", the brokerage business of China International Finance Securities has achieved breakthrough growth. At the end of 2015 alone, the market share of its brokerage business increased from 0.7% before the birth of "Commission Bao" to 1.44%, and its industry ranking rose from 42nd to 18th.

At the same time, Internet companies that did not start as securities firms have also entered the market to seize the dividends of the era.

Oriental Fortune went public in 2010, relying on stock bars and financial portals to accumulate traffic. In 2015, it successfully acquired Tibet Tongxin Securities, rapidly increasing its securities brokerage market share with a "commission rate of RMB 25,000 + one-minute account opening" and creating a one-stop financial service platform. .

Some people say that this is the "silver age" of Internet securities.

However, happy days are always short-lived.

Starting from the second half of 2015, the stock market situation took a turn for the worse, and the number of account openings became increasingly saturated. At the same time, regulatory policies are gradually tightened and the industry structure is gradually becoming clearer. In July 2015, ten departments including the central bank issued guidance for the Internet financial industry. In 2016, the limit for opening accounts on the China Securities Regulatory Commission was lowered from 20 to 3. In May 2018 and August 2020, the China Securities Regulatory Commission issued regulations for securities companies to use third-party platforms to open accounts online. Guiding opinions and management regulations; Internet anti-monopoly will be launched in 2020, and Internet giants will be relatively restricted from entering the financial industry.

The competitive landscape of Internet securities companies is gradually becoming clearer. The market share of Oriental Fortune, the leader in the vertical field, continues to rise. The transformation effect of traditional securities company Huatai Securities is remarkable.

Securities companies have entered the era of "stock competition" from incremental competition.

At this stage, in order to attract customers to open accounts, the commission rate of traditional securities companies dropped from 30,000 in 2015 to 32,000 in 2015. Fierce market competition has led to a decline in overall industry revenue and a continued narrowing of industry profit margins. The proportion of brokerage business revenue in total revenue is also declining.

In the fierce competition, industry concentration is also increasing. Data show that in the first half of 2018, among the 131 securities firms, the top ten securities firms accounted for 52% of the revenue. Leading securities firms such as CITIC, Haitong, and Guotai Junan have entered a period of rapid capital growth. On the contrary, the 80 small and medium-sized securities companies ranked after 50 only account for 5% of the revenue share. They have insufficient ability to resist market risks and their performance is under pressure.

For example, Huatai Securities. Huatai Securities has always been a pioneer in the Internet transformation of traditional securities firms. By actively cooperating with Internet companies in the early stage, attracting traffic and opening accounts to gain new customers; in the later stage, it built its own Internet platform to conduct in-depth mining and precise marketing of existing customers. Huatai's online business has become the industry leader, with active users of its self-operated APP for three consecutive years. Industry first.

However, the development of small securities firms is particularly difficult, and mergers and acquisitions may become the norm.

At the same time, pure Internet securities firms have suddenly emerged.

As a purely online business model, pure Internet brokers rely on low commissions, excellent trading experience, and user-centered account opening processes to attract a large number of Hong Kong and US stock investors to open accounts. Futu started from Hong Kong stocks, while Tiger Brokers entered from US stocks. As of December 31, 2018, Tiger Brokers had 1.58 million registered users, 502,000 account opening customers, and 82,000 deposit customers.

Internet companies that provide securities-related businesses are also growing rapidly, including Tonghuashun, Stock Picker, and Cailianshe, which provide market information; Xueqiu, which provides investor community services; Sina Financial Planner, and iTouch, which provide Internet investment consulting; There are also other Internet companies that provide quantitative communities, follow-up communities, financial management communities and other services.

These Internet companies do not have regulatory licenses as securities firms, but they are unique in their own niche markets and are deeply loved by investors.

For example, the giants of trading decision-making and market information, Oriental Fortune and Flush.

In 2017, Tonghuashun had 33.99 million active users, with an average of 6.53 activations per person in a single day. By cooperating with small and medium-sized securities companies, it connects the channels of securities companies and uses the platform to divert traffic to securities companies.

Oriental Fortune Network has 8.82 million active users, with an average of 6.6 activations per person per day. It has obtained a regulatory license through the acquisition of small and medium-sized securities firms. Oriental Fortune relies on the traffic of its own platform to thrive.

The industry is changing, and the trend of onlineization is unstoppable. As of the end of 2019, the transaction volume through mobile terminals accounted for 38.5% of the total transaction volume, and the account opening ratio on mobile terminals accounted for more than 99%. There are a total of 236 securities trading APPs in the market, independent There are 36 account opening apps, and the cumulative number of investors in the two cities is close to 160 million.

The Internet securities industry chain is more complete.

After 2019, the Internet brokerage track has ushered in some new changes:

1) Under top-level policies such as a comprehensive registration system, new regulations on asset management, and housing for housing, not for speculation, the capital market continues to expand, residents’ wealth allocation migrates to net-worth financial products, and the number of new investors in the stock market continues to grow, which brings opportunities for the expansion of the business of Internet securities companies. Come historical opportunity.

2) Generation Z, who grew up with the Internet, has gradually become a huge number of potential incremental customers, and Internet securities companies have benefited significantly.

3) The industry commission rate shows signs of bottoming out. The increase in the proportion of small-order transactions has brought certain support to the brokerage commission rate of Internet securities companies, while diversified needs such as wealth management have gradually increased the single customer value of retail securities users.

4) The track welcomes some new players. Compass completed the acquisition of the Netcom Securities license in July 2022 and became a new Internet securities firm. Hualin Securities acquired Dolphin APP and entered into strategic cooperation with ByteDance to increase the business layout of Internet securities firms.

5) In the post-epidemic era, residents’ awareness of financial management is gradually awakening, and the online operation model is becoming more in-depth. According to QuestMobile research, after the outbreak (February 2020), the installation volume and activity of comprehensive financial management, stock trading and other APPs increased significantly. The interruption of residents' daily work caused by the epidemic may lead to an increase in financial management awareness. The physical isolation caused by the COVID-19 epidemic has made online account opening the first choice for securities investment.

So far, according to data from iiMedia Research, in February 2023, Chinese Internet securities companies had a total of 319 APPs. The top six securities companies by number of APPs are Oriental Fortune (7), GF Securities (5), Flush (5), Founder Securities (4), Huaxin Securities (4) and Tianfeng Securities (4 ).

The cumulative downloads of APPs of six typical Internet securities companies, including Tonghuashun, are concentrated in Huawei App Market (54.3%), of which the cumulative downloads of Tonghuashun's mainstream platforms totaled 1.98 billion times.

With the vigorous development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, AI, and Chatgpt, Internet securities place greater emphasis on intelligence.

The key direction of the securities APP update in the first half of 2022 is smart tools, which will be upgraded around smart order functions, including enriching the investment targets of conditional orders (Science and Technology Innovation Board, margin financing and securities lending, convertible bonds), the buying and selling functions of conditional orders, and triggering conditions etc.

Robo-advisory is an innovative direction for securities firms to implement automated financial wealth management. Big data, models and algorithms are the three core pillars of intelligent investment advisory. Currently, the barriers to data resources in the industry have not been broken down. User profiles are simple and narrow-area data resources have led to high homogeneity of investment advisory strategies in the industry. The services provided are limited to a single investment objectives. Strengthening the integration of global structure and unstructured data in the financial industry, portraying three-dimensional portraits of users, achieving precise management of customer groups, and then providing targeted, differentiated, and personalized services to customer groups will become a key link for securities companies to develop intelligent wealth management.

As the Yangtze River flows eastward, the story of Internet securities remains unfinished.

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How Marketing Will Change With Technology in the Future

How Marketing Will Change With Technology in the Future

In the ever-evolving world of commerce, marketing stands as the vanguard of change, reflecting and often anticipating the shifts in consumer behavior and technological advancements. The digital revolution has already transformed the landscape, turning every smartphone into a marketing battleground and every social media interaction into a potential sale. As we peer into the horizon, it's clear that technology will not just change marketing; it will revolutionize it.

The Evolution of Marketing with Technology

Marketing's journey has been one of adaptation and innovation. The digital age has brought about a significant shift from traditional mass marketing techniques to more direct and personalized digital strategies. The future promises even more transformation, with emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, IoT, and blockchain poised to further disrupt the marketing ecosystem.

Personalization and Data Analytics

The future of marketing is inextricably linked to personalization. The vast amounts of data generated by digital interactions provide a goldmine of insights into consumer behavior. Advanced data analytics, bolstered by AI and machine learning, are dissecting this data to deliver marketing messages that are increasingly personalized. As these tools evolve, they will enable a level of real-time personalization that adapts to user behavior as it happens, creating a seamless and highly individualized user experience. If your analytics can’t see who’s converting (because they’re hidden behind an iframe) then you might as well be flushing your ad spend down the toilet for all the good it’s doing you (David, 2022).

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a futuristic concept; it's a practical tool that is already reshaping the marketing industry. AI's capabilities in marketing are vast and varied, encompassing everything from customer data analysis and predictive analytics to automated content creation and customer service.

Predictive Analytics and Customer Insights

One of the most significant contributions of AI to marketing is predictive analytics. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, AI can process and analyze large datasets to forecast future consumer behaviors, trends, and outcomes. This predictive power enables marketers to anticipate market shifts and consumer needs, allowing for the creation of proactive strategies that can give companies a competitive edge. For instance, AI systems can identify patterns in customer purchase history and predict when they might be ready to buy again, what products they are likely to be interested in, and what price point will be most appealing. This level of insight is invaluable for crafting personalized marketing messages and offers that are more likely to convert.

Automated Content Creation

AI is also revolutionizing content creation. Natural language generation (NLG) tools can now write basic news articles, reports, and even create simple narratives. As these tools become more sophisticated, they will be able to produce more complex and creative content, potentially freeing human marketers to focus on strategy and the more nuanced aspects of storytelling that AI cannot yet replicate. Moreover, AI-driven graphic design programs can generate visual content, from social media posts to ad banners, by learning from a set of brand guidelines. This not only speeds up the content creation process but also ensures brand consistency across various platforms.

Enhanced Customer Service

Customer service is another area where AI is making significant inroads. Chatbots and virtual assistants powered by AI can handle a growing number of customer service tasks, from answering frequently asked questions to guiding customers through a complex purchase process. These AI systems are available 24/7, providing instant assistance that can improve customer satisfaction and free up human customer service representatives to handle more complex issues.

AI in Programmatic Advertising

Programmatic advertising, the automated buying, and selling of online advertising, is another area where AI shines. AI algorithms analyze users' behavior, allowing for real-time campaign optimizations towards an audience more likely to convert. They can adjust ad spend across different channels, change bidding on ad inventory, and test different ad creatives, all in the service of improving campaign performance.

Ethical AI and Marketing

As AI becomes more integrated into marketing, ethical considerations must be addressed. The use of AI in marketing must be transparent, especially when it comes to how consumer data is used and how decisions are made. Marketers must ensure that AI systems are free from biases that could lead to unfair or unethical marketing practices. Moreover, there is a growing need for marketers to understand and explain AI decisions, particularly when those decisions have a significant impact on consumer experiences and brand perception.

AI's role in marketing is multifaceted and expanding rapidly. From predictive analytics to content creation, customer service, and programmatic advertising, AI is not just automating tasks but also providing deeper insights and enabling more personalized consumer interactions. As AI tools evolve, they promise to unlock new creative potentials, drive efficiencies, and offer unprecedented scalability in marketing efforts. However, as marketers harness the power of AI, they must also navigate the ethical implications and maintain a commitment to consumer privacy and trust. The future of marketing with AI is bright, and it requires a thoughtful approach to balance innovation with responsibility.

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

AR and VR are set to revolutionize the experiential side of marketing. These technologies create deeply immersive brand experiences, allowing consumers to engage with products in a virtual space. AR, for instance, can superimpose digital information onto the physical world, enhancing the shopping experience by bringing products to life. VR offers a complete immersion into a brand's world, providing a unique storytelling platform. As these technologies become more mainstream, they will redefine experiential marketing, making it more interactive and impactful.

The Internet of Things (IoT)

The IoT is transforming everyday objects into sources of valuable data, offering marketers unprecedented insights into consumer habits and preferences. This network of connected devices will enable marketers to deliver timely, contextually relevant messages. For example, a smartwatch could provide health data that triggers personalized marketing messages for health products or services. The IoT promises a level of integrated marketing that is both innovative and intuitive, providing value to the consumer while opening new avenues for marketers. While the idea of IoT has been in existence for a long time, a collection of recent advances in a number of different technologies has made it practical (Oracle, 2023).

The Role of Social Media

Social media's transformative impact on marketing is undeniable, and its role is only set to grow. With platforms constantly evolving and introducing new features, social media has become a direct channel for consumer engagement and sales. The trend of social commerce, with in-platform purchasing capabilities, is likely to become a dominant force in social media marketing. Influencer marketing is also expected to expand, with brands leveraging the reach of influencers to target niche audiences more authentically. According to S., J., 2023, social media can help build relationships with others, allowing us to interact with people from around the world and build meaningful connections.

Ethical Considerations and Privacy

The fusion of marketing and technology brings to the fore significant ethical issues, especially around privacy and data security. As technology enables deeper data integration, the potential for misuse also escalates. Consumers, increasingly aware of their digital footprint, are demanding more control over their personal data. Regulations like the GDPR are setting new standards for data protection. Marketers must navigate this landscape with care, balancing the quest for personalization with the imperative of privacy. Brands that prioritize building trust through transparency and robust data protection will not only comply with regulations but also win customer loyalty.

Conclusion

Marketing's future is being sculpted by the relentless march of technology, with each innovation offering novel ways to engage, understand, and delight consumers. The coming years will see marketing become more predictive, immersive, and integrated into our daily routines. Marketers who harness these technological advancements while innovating responsibly will create deeper and more meaningful connections with their audiences. The challenge lies in leveraging these powerful technologies without infringing on ethics and privacy. Those who successfully navigate this complex terrain will not only excel in the new marketing paradigm but will also define the standards for the industry's future. As technology continues its inexorable advance, the art and science of marketing will evolve in tandem, promising a future that is as exciting as it is unpredictable.

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