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rubctosis · 3 months
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wanted to leave a little update to apologize for my lack of activity. my work schedule has been absolutely terrible since some people left. my schedule is always changing so i cant really give a precise time when I'm able to put time to write. it sucks :< but I'm gonna try to get to queue some before i go to sleep! ill do my best to reply to everything when i can! and i hope i don't keep you waiting for too long. and my replies are worth it. got big lawlu thoughts on my breain atm
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chogiwow · 11 months
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just wanted to let you know that on this fine day, i am getting absolutely destroyed by this line you wrote (and hi hi, i hope youre doing well!) (i scrolled down to my feedback/comment section/reblog bc i KNOW i made a comment about this line but i couldnt rememeber where in the fic it was JSKDNSJSJ) (also sorry tbh idk what ur stance is on ur fics rn so feel free to priv reply to this if ya want)
kat !! hi :D
i'm legit gonna cry because i go through your tags on this fics (not stalker-validation at all nop) and it makes me so happy every single damn time ;-; ik i said i wouldn't write on here anymore but i haven't abandoned this fic. mayhaps, soon ;-; i might crosspost on ao3 but i'm just in a turmoil of choosing to make it a mxm or reader insert :'D
this fic is too close to my heart and let's be fr, we all deserve a trauma-dump-projection fic :'D
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134340am · 2 years
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okay so i’ve been talking about this fic ever since i made my tumblr account... you might also know it as my favourite kuroo fic ever or maybe just favourite fic ever because it’s That good... written by one of my favourite fic writers ever... and i would have rec’d it sooner if not for the fact that the author took the fic down to rewrite it and the day i clicked on my bookmark of the fic and found out that the fic was privated was the absolute Worst day of my life BUT we are all good now and today is the best day of my life in fact because!!! she reuploaded it!!! and this fic is good luck, have fun by ao3 user wanderwithme <333 i love her and her fics so much i even have a hashtag for it (see below LOL)
i adore this fic for soooo many reasons but to keep it short (and to avoid spoilers), here are three main things i love about this fic under the cut!!!! 
1. it has kuroo in it. duh. okay but this kuroo is truly unlike any other kuroo i’ve read!!! he is... very normal. and i mean that in a good way; normal as in he isn’t a person who’s crazily outstanding or extraordinary. but he’s still great, he’s a good friend to kenma (very good friend in fact), a good boyfriend to reader, a good captain to the nekoma team. he simply does his best to quietly elevate everyone else around him. he’s sweet, respectful, kind, and so so smiley in this, he gives me the craziest butterflies. what i like about this kuroo is that he seems very attainable and almost boy-next-door. this kuroo makes me feel safe; and i can guarantee you that you’ve never read a kuroo like this (or at least i haven’t)
2. the writing style. this goes for all of her fics!!! it’s the total opposite of mine which is why i think i like it so much -- it’s punchy, succinct, straight to the point but still filled with so, so much detail. the worldbuilding is subtle but still so good, and overall her fics are easy to read but still pack a punch. i read her jjk stuff too (and i think she writes more for jjk now!!!) tho i still don’t know anything about the anime despite watching it twice <3 i haven’t even met the lawyer dude but i’m obsessed with her new series with him which i am linking here (when you look at me like that, my darling, what did you expect?) if you wanna check it out : ) there are manga spoilers though so please tread carefully
3. the love between kuroo and reader -- it’s very simple and realistic!!! despite the misunderstandings (and god do i LOVE some good misunderstandings <333) you can really tell the pair of them trust and care for each other deeply. it’s very much show-not-tell in this fic and that’s why i love it. their love is a little playful, really sweet, really comfortable, and i love how it isn’t always like that -- reader falls slowly, then all at once, and it’s just so realistic and relatable. this isn’t something i can describe well, you have to read it to find out!
anyways i’ve blabbed on enough but that’s really just how much i love this fic so!!!! go read it!!!! smash the kudos button!!!!! leave the wonderful author a comment as well!!!! T^T 
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iam93percentstardust · 2 months
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More kisses!!
pulling your lover in by their tie + “wanna practice?” (Maybe practicing for their wedding kiss?)
Hi fren! I already told you you're getting graduation kisses instead of wedding kisses, but what I didn't tell you is that you're also getting proposal kisses ;)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8
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“Mate me?” Tony asks casually two hours before Steve’s graduation.
Steve prompts drops his cufflinks.
“Oh shit,” he swears and drops to his knees looking for them. They’re solid gold and a gift from his mom, who had told him that she had once given them to his dad for his graduation. He definitely doesn’t want to lose them. Fortunately, he finds them fairly quickly and stands back up, only for Tony to immediately take them out of his hand and deftly fix them to his shirt himself.
It's only then that he has a chance to think about what Tony had just asked him. Steve can’t deny that he’s been thinking about asking Tony to bond with him. If he’s being honest with himself, he’s been thinking about officially making Tony his omega since before they even started dating, since the very first time he saw him at that party. He’d even almost asked him after winning the championship earlier in the year. The only thing that had stopped him had been, well, Tony.
It's not that he doesn’t know Tony loves him. He knows that very well. And he knows that Tony is all in about the two of them. He also knows that, despite how sweet he is and how loving he is and how committed he is, Tony can also be very skittish when that commitment is brought up. Steve knows now the full story of what had gotten Tony pulled from his first university, knows how much he had been fucked up by what had happened with those two alphas, so he’s never wanted to put any sort of pressure on him by pushing about a bond.
He never would have expected that Tony would bring it up first, and he especially never would have thought that Tony, who once thought it would be fun to fly to Venice for a single date on a whim, would bring it up so casually.
Tony grimaces at his tie and steps in close to retie it. The knot he goes with is about a thousand times fancier than the one Steve had chosen, which makes it all the more impressive that he barely even focuses on it as he asks, betraying only a hint of nerves, “Should I be concerned that you haven’t answered me yet?”
“No,” Steve denies, and it’s true. Tony has nothing to be concerned about, even if he doesn’t know it yet. “I’m just surprised.”
Tony raises an eyebrow. “That after almost four years together I want to bond with you?”
Steve gives him a Look. “No. That you, of all people, didn’t rent a hot air balloon and a megaphone to ask me in front of the entire graduating class.”
“Do you want me to rent a hot air balloon and a megaphone and ask you in front of the entire graduating class? I was under the impression you’d prefer it to be a private moment.”
“I do,” Steve says immediately because knowing Tony, he would somehow find a way to make a big production in the next two hours if Steve even gave him a hint of wanting something big and public. “But, sweetheart, you once sent me an entire jazz quartet for Valentine’s Day. I hope you won’t be offended for thinking you’d do something similar about this.”
“I’m not offended,” Tony assures him, and that’s good since he genuinely didn’t mean to imply that the casual way Tony had asked wasn’t enough. “I just… I don’t know. It’s been on my mind for forever, and you look so handsome standing there, I thought ‘wow, I really want this—just this—for the rest of my life,’ and it slipped out? Are you going to give me an answer sometime today?”
The tension breaks in a moment, and Steve laughs. His fingers find Tony’s own tie and reel him in to press their foreheads together. The air goes softer between them as they breathe together, chests rising and falling in unison.
“Yes,” he says once they’re both calmer. “Yes, I want to bond with you. I want to buy a dog and move into a house and raise a million kids together—”
“Okay, maybe not a million—”
“Alright, fewer than a million. See? I can compromise.”
Tony laughs and says firmly, “Three.”
“Three?”
“Two boys and a girl for them to dote on.”
“Sounds perfect,” Steve says, already thinking about it. “Three kids with your pretty brown eyes and your brilliant mind—”
“Or with your muscles the size of my head—”
“Oh, is that the only positive trait of mine that you can think of?”
“Well, honey, I didn’t think you want them to have your trait of picking every fight ever.”
Steve laughs and drops a kiss on the tip of Tony’s nose. “And it doesn’t matter how they present because we’ll never send them anywhere where that matters.”
Tony beams at him like he’s said the best thing he’s ever heard and not just acknowledged what they’ve known all along—that his dad is a terrible person who doesn’t deserve a son as incredible as Tony.
“And we’ll be the kind of parents who embarrass them in the grocery store—” Steve says.
“By kissing in front of the produce,” Tony agrees, nodding his head.
“Yeah,” Steve says softly, thinking about the long future stretching out ahead of them. “Wanna practice?”
“Always,” Tony says. And then they’re kissing, and it’s as soft and sweet as their first kiss in Natasha’s dorm room that Steve did for a dare. It’s perfect and beautiful, and he knows he says this about every kiss they share, but—
It’s the best kiss he’s ever had.
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myreia · 11 days
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15 Lines of Dialogue Rules: Share 15 or fewer lines of dialogue from an OC, ideally lines that capture the character/personality/vibe of the OC. Bonus points for just using the dialogue without other details about the scene, but you’re free to include those as well!
thanks for the tag, @thevikingwoman and @bearlytolerant, ty frens!
tagging: @roguelioness @lilas @galadae @ellstersmash @fourteenthz
@tsunael @birues @ardberts @gatheredfates @anneapocalypse
@impossible-rat-babies @coldshrugs @gefiltefished @consulaaris
sorry if you've been tagged before, I have... lost track of who has done what. 😂 No pressure, ofc! 💖 tags also for anyone else who would like to share their writing! Feel free to tag me even if I didn't tag you or even if we're not mutuals, I'd love to see what you're working on!!
These are from published (and one unpublished) ffxiv fics. Because a lot of my favourite Aureia lines happen within the context of banter, I had a hard time deciding what to cut and where.
— 1: Far From Happenstance [ARR]
“What’s that thing on your arm?” “This? Ah… well… Perhaps this conversation is best saved for later, perhaps in a less conspicuous place?” “Or we could have it now. Your choice.”
— 2: Uncertainty [ARR]
“Tailing unsuspecting women about the city is nothing to be proud of.” “I have done nothing of the sort! Our meetings have been no more than happenstance, a quirk of nature drawing us to the same spot at the same time. I assure you, Aureia, I am not following you—” She stifles a snort, laughter tugging at the corners of her lips. “Oh…” He blows out a breath. “Oh, you’re joking? That was a joke. You have an unfair sense of humour…” “Don’t make yourself such an easy target next time.”
— 3: To Ash and Ember [ARR]
Lahabrea stares at her, startled out of his victory, mouth twisted with contempt. “How—” Aureia raises a hand, palm sheathed in blinding light. “Get the fuck out of him, you bastard.”
— 4: Sand and Stone [ARR]
“This is good for us,” she says quietly. “The Scions, I mean. We’re exposed here. Ascians, Garleans… it’s only a matter of time before they try again. Mor Dhona will afford us some means of protection we’ve lost.”
— 5: Bitter Frost [ARR/HW]
“You press on,” she says after a moment. She cups her palm between them, subconsciously pulling on the aether around her. A faint flame sizzles to life, warming her fingers. “Guilt can only carry you so far before it bleeds you dry. Just know that the next time… the next time will be different. Better.”
— 6: Divergence of the Heart, Chp 5 [HW]
“I don’t care what they say about me. I’m a hero to some, a villain to others. I can live with it.” “You should not have to. If there was a way—” “Please, Aymeric, I’m begging you not to draft a new statute on my behalf. You can’t decree change and expect centuries-old beliefs to shift overnight.”
— 7: Divergence of the Heart, Chp 7 [HW]
“Happiness? What makes you think I’m happy with this? With any of this?” “You’re the Warrior of Light. Defender of Eorzea and a beacon of hope. Blessed by Hydaelyn and beloved by all. What possible reason could you have not to be?”  “Oh, fuck you.”
— 8: Divergence of the Heart, Chp 8 [HW]
She blinks. It shouldn’t be more simple than that. Does he not comprehend why this is so profoundly embarrassing? “And..?” “And how would this fact be of such radical importance that it would be the sole cause of a change in my opinion of you? Do you believe it so crucial to your identity that I should judge you differently for it?” “No, I don’t think that at all. I suppose I feel I’m… a failure, somehow. As a person.”
— 9: For All the Truths Left Unspoken [HW]
“Oh? Because you seem a little haggard, Thancred. Why don’t you look me in the eye and tell me what time you went to bed last night. Or if you went to bed at all, for that matter.” “It is not your concern—” “No, but you could have at least done the decency of admitting what was going on before you started fucking my friend.”
— 10: A Question of Desire [HW]
She cuts him off with a kiss. [Aymeric] groans softly, leaning into it, and she laughs with delight. “Save it for later,” she murmurs against his mouth.
— 11: Bound by Faith, Chp 2 [ShB]
“Under pain of further admonishment, I told her what I could.” “Nothing unfavourable, I trust,” she says drolly. “Who do you take me for, Aur?” “An idiot, if I’m being honest. Next question?” “…stumbled right into that one, didn’t I?” “Yes.” Her eyes sparkle with fondness. “You did.”
— 12: Bound by Faith, Chp 2 [ShB]
“There. That’s it. Aureia was a name I took by chance. Not because I wanted it, but because I needed it. An alias intended for Ul’dah alone, one I intended to relinquish the moment I could escape the city. But then you called me Aur and it… stuck.” She hesitates, her voice breaking. “I don’t know why it felt right, but it did. You gave me a name, Thancred, without even realizing that that was what you were doing.”
— 13: Bound by Faith, Chp 4 [ShB]
“They don’t hurt. At least, not like this. Sometimes, with astral fire…” She closes her eyes and swallows hard. “He did something to me, Thancred. Whether it was his intention or not, he left a mark that is more than skin deep. Like a part of his aether was seared onto mine. It makes me powerful, yes, but… my magic is not always controlled. It’s never been the same since then.”
— 14: Untitled Post-5.3. Fic, Chp 2
She glances at him and finds him glaring at her. It’s not a real glare—behind the dark look and mock exasperation is a knowing smile. “She’s taken full reign of the apartment. Mess everywhere. Looks like a tempest went through the place.” “Far too easy to imagine that.” “I don’t know where she gets it from.” “Oh, I know for certain. That’s the influence of your bad habits, not mine—” “I—listen here, you ass—” “Oh, an ass, am I? Bit early to deteriorate to name calling, no?”
— 15: Untitled Post-5.3. Fic, Chp 4
“Aur… that suite I mentioned earlier… I was quite serious about it.” “The suite or the sex you want to have with me in it?” “The whole matter.” She pauses, holding the soup out to him. “You should finish it,” she says quietly.
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beauleifu · 1 year
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HELLO GOOD MORNING 👁〰️👁 HOW ARE YOU?? I literally just woke up HEHDHS MERRY HOLIDAYS FREN
Let’s hope that my request is readable since my brain be mushed💦 Could we get a S/O who’s very flirty and tries to win Mayor’s heart during a mission while he acts oblivious at their attempts to swoon him, he finds them charming for what they do c:
YES CHIMEMORI THIS ASK IS BRILLIANT
oml i never thought i'd be into an idea more, guys guys this was so much fun to write, like PRETENDING TO BE A COUPLE SHIT, anyways, hope you enjoy! Sorry if it's late lmao, hardest part was figuring out what the mission should entail <3 :))
p.s. dont come for me, this is purely fictional and even though I did a tiny bit of research, i know little of dishes served in fancy Chinese restaurants and even less about their signature architecture style, i'm just going off my imagination
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MAYOR X READER
Lego Monkie Kid
Context: You're in love. The problem? You're terrible at it. To make matters worse, the charmer you've fallen for is oblivious to your flirtatious antics (or is he??). Thankfully, all's well that ends well especially when Lady Bone Demon assigns you two together, on a mission. Matchmakers really do play dirty.
CW: None, Mayor doesn't even tolerate foul language (you learned the hard way)
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"Go."
Those were the last words Lady Bone Demon said to both you and her henchman before vanishing in a cloud of blue smoke.
It never bothered you, the missions she'd send you on.
You're working for her; it's not like you can complain about something you signed up for. Externally, you follow orders to a T, because if you're not useful then she'll be rid of you. And that is simply not an option, because if you're not at her side then you're not at his.
The Mayor.
The idiot who wormed his way into your cold heart of fire and ice.
And you don't even know his real name.
You've resorted to nicknames, to which he doesn't mind (you'll get extra creative behind doors, alone), but you're really dying to know his birthname. Perhaps with a bit more time, he'll open up.
Right now, you're standing in the mirror, as you have been for the past two minutes. Just staring. Nothing wrong with that.
Unless you were making sure you look perfect for . . . someone.
That's hypothetical, of course.
An idiot in denial looks back at you in the reflection, nervous and tense with anticipation of what's to come.
With a huff, you will yourself not to screw this one up and grasp the doorknob to your bedroom. Your spacious, beautiful bedroom, carved from stone and bone and ice long, long ago. The Mayor had given you a tour of the place once, having been eager to relay to you the wonderful history of this underground fortress. A buried landscape of beauty.
Oh dear, you're getting sidetracked.
Focus, (Y/N).
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"Soooo. I guess Lady Bone Demon put us together, huh? Wonder what she's got in store for us."
Well, that was an awkward start.
Lucky for you, it's dark outside and the lack of light is sufficient enough to hide the embarrassment clear on your face. Your partner keeps on strolling down the abandoned alleyway, hands folded neatly behind his back and that familiar, lazy smile on his face.
"Did she not enclose the details to you?" The Mayor asks, turning to you.
Shrugging, you vault over a few storage crates. "Not really."
As you slow to a walk beside him, the two of you round the corner into a more open sidewalk, exhibiting a nice view of the Megapolis Bank.
Briefly, you hypothesize that this is your destination, when the Mayor clears his throat, a sure sign he's about to elaborate.
"My Lady needs another soul to absorb, and conveniently for us, there lies within Megapolis a demon powerful enough to sustain her for the time being," the Mayor hums, blank white eyes flicking to the sky. He's always on constant alert, and yet he always seems so relaxed and chipper. "We are to retrieve the asset and deliver him for proper sacrifice."
"Sacrifice?"
He flashes you a wry smile. "He is an energy source, my dear. Otherwise, my mistress will surely fail to fulfill her destiny, being as weak as she is."
A frown lights your features. Lady Bone Demon doesn't look weak.
You chalk it up to demons being superb at hiding their true selves. Half the time you can't even dissect the Mayor's intentions, even if it's a simple trip to the men's room and he'd told you he'd be unavailable for a few minutes.
In the end, you smile. "As long as there's a reward for delivering an innocent person to her."
"Reward?" The Mayor repeats, blinking. "That being fulfilling our destiny; to serve her. Were you hoping for something else?"
Oh, there's no reward.
You stare incredulously at your partner, about to backtrack, when he suddenly chuckles in amusement. Your eyes widen (see? See? The Mayor is incredibly hard to read), jaw slackening as you realize.
"You're joking. There is a reward!"
"Perhaps! Would you consider the next few days off prize enough?"
You're grinning, now, tailing alongside the Mayor like a joyful puppy. His eyes are twinkling at your antics. "A few days?? Are you kidding? That goes way beyond my expectations."
It's true. Lady Bone Demon hardly ever rewards you for completing your missions. The most time she's given you off is eight hours, and even then you'd treated those moments like gold, savoring it up until you were summoned once more.
This missions suddenly feels extremely important.
Maybe that's why LBD offered this specific reward; to entice you to go against your morals. Then again, where were your morals when you served someone like her?
"I see you're properly motivated," the Mayor says, eyes fixed on you.
You wink, attempting a flirt. "This'll be a piece of cake. And hey, maybe we can spend our days off together."
He pauses, seeming to actually consider this.
"I wouldn't refuse a game of chess."
"No, I meant- oh, nevermind," you say with a little, awkward laugh. Sighing wistfully, you clear your throat and glance sideways. "So! Are we almost there? Where are we going, anyways? The bank?"
The Mayor falls quiet as the two of you pass a few strangers. "A restaurant," the Mayor answers, when the people turn a corner. He flexes his fingers. "The demon is the owner. An intelligent move on his part, for there is no risk of encountering people like us. Unless, of course, we booked reservations for first-class service."
He's smiling mysteriously, now. You could almost call it mischievous.
You're getting near it now. The details of this mission.
"This must be a very fancy restaurant, then."
"The finest in the city," the Mayor agrees, turning a corner. Then, he stops all together, enticing you to halt as well. "We must dress and act the part if we are to get close to the target. Be polite, don't refuse the wine selection."
You nod, mentally prepping yourself for the mission. Then, your eyes trail up, realizing exactly why your partner had stopped.
The restaurant is huge, glittering, and loud.
Five, gold stars are positioned just beneath the restaurant's trademark name, The Dragon Dynasty. A thick trail of people waiting in line flow out of the building and to the left, vanishing down the sidewalk. A similar line stretching to the right is much smaller, but greeted at the door by two hulking men dressed in tight black suits, wearing sunglasses and deep frowns. The token bodyguards you'd see in everyday action movies.
The breath is stolen from you. Slowly, you glance down at your own attire, feeling suddenly very underdressed and very stupid.
"We can't go in there. Not like this!" You gasp.
Your partner smiles knowingly. "My lady is completely prepared for this, my dear. She was the sole one responsible for booking reservations months in advance, you know."
"I know that. But it's not like she can magically manifest a-"
You cut yourself off.
For some reason, your skin begins to tingle. Eyes wide with shock and awe, you glance down at the Mayor's own attire, watching it shift and transform into something more fit for the occasion. A lovely, handsome black tuxedo with a long tail and a white bow. His undershirt ghosted from light blue to white in mere moments, the black sleeves of his tux slipping upwards to reveal white cuffs.
Your own attire has endured a similar transformation, something that hugs your body flawlessly and washes away any insecurities you'd been nursing regarding the mission.
Fingertips tentatively travel along your new outfit. "Oh my stars."
"How elegant," the Mayor says, slippery-smooth, his white eyes suddenly like a hawk. "My lady has astute taste in fashion."
Your cheeks are on fire, but you manage a smile.
"You as well. Very debonair."
The outfits feel like they're meant for each-other, even somewhat bone-themed to better represent your mistress. Your companion gives you one last once-over before continuing down the sidewalk.
"Shall we?"
Biting your lip, you sidle up next to him, unable to help glancing over his outfit a few times.
"That outfit really brings out your smile, y'know."
He hums a laugh. "Very corny, my dear. I'm sure you'll reap great success if you attempt something similar in front of our target."
You're frowning, now. Try again. "Uh . . . How about, um . . . If I had a flower for every time you made me smile, I'd be walking in my garden forever," you say seriously, daring to look at him.
That line.
It was meant for him. Of course, it's hidden under the assumption it's meant for someone else.
The Mayor's eyebrows lift. "You have yet to meat the target, though."
"Oh. Oh, right. I mean, hypothetically. I dunno. Maybe it would work on someone I've known for awhile? Someone I work with?" You babble, heart rate spiking as you near the restaurant. Which line will you wait in? How are you ever going to get close to the manager? Why does your face feel on fire?
His smile is relaxed once more. "I suppose."
You swallow. Try again?
Lips part to formulate the words for another pick-up line, but the Mayor glance down at you, beating you to it.
"Oh, one final detail I forgot to disclose. My lady made reservations for the two of us as, dare I say, a couple. First class is not often given to single individuals, families, or mere companions."
Ah.
Your heart skips a beat. "A couple?"
"Don't worry, it's a temporary act in order to get close to the manager. We might as well get the full experience," he returns, eyes twinkling. "Won't this be fun?"
Throat running quite dry, you nod. "With you? I can't imagine it being too awful."
He chuckles again, but there's no more time for words.
You've made it to the front.
The bodyguards stare down at you for a moment before moving to the side to reveal a small, well-dressed woman drowning in make-up, who stands and approaches the two of you with a dull frown. She's seen this before. Been doing this all night, and probably wants to go home desperately.
"Last name?" The lady says boredly.
You feel the Mayor's arm slide through yours, linking the both of you together. "Bone," he says smoothly.
Bone.
How fitting.
You decide it's better than using a last name from Lady Bone Demon's time, considering she's ancient and has lived long past hundreds of family names. 'Bone' is even in her title. Fitting, indeed.
The woman shifts through her clipboard, eyes narrowing. You hold your breath.
"Mr. and Mx. Bone. You got a meeting with the boss?"
"Correct," the Mayor says.
The lady nods. "Through here, then."
She sidesteps, gesturing through the large golden doors, opening one of them to let the two of you pass. Ignoring the glares and mutters of the people in line, the two of you enter the building, leaving behind the cold outdoors and entering an entirely different world.
It's amazing.
You can't describe it. Not the plants you've never seen before in the corners, not the dazzling chandelier overseeing the luxurious dining tables and bars, the glittering diamonds reflecting off the wine bottles sitting by the hundreds on the wine racks. They stretch up to the ceiling, where Chinese history paints the sky with beautiful colors and people. A band in the corner plays smooth café music, the sound distant yet nostalgic for you. And there's people. So many people, despite how hard it is to get a reservation here. They crowd the place, making it difficult to navigate to first class.
The Mayor gives your arm a gentle squeeze. "Should I be afraid you might fall unconscious?"
"No. Are you trying to seduce me?"
"No," he hums, leading you up the wide, elegant, bifurcated staircase. Your free hand trails along the polished, wooden handrail, wishing your eyes were wider so you could see absolutely everything.
"Well, it's working," you whisper, half to yourself.
Pretend to be a couple. Wear expensive clothes probably worth more than your life. Eat at the fanciest restaurant in the city.
You feel like maybe you should read between the lines.
But all of the sudden, you're too busy reading the menu, eyes wide at the expansive selection.
So. Much. Food.
Your stomach growls in anticipation.
"Do we even have the money for this?" You wonder, breathless.
The Mayor's eyes rove over his own menu before placing it down and lacing his fingers together underneath his chin. Locking eyes with you, he cocks a brow. "Need I remind you my Lady has been planning this for months? She is-"
"Completely prepared, I know," you mumble, ducking behind the menu.
Glaring at the beautifully decorated dinner table, you bite your lip and think. Tonight might be your once chance to woo the Mayor. Is it crazy, though, to try it here? Now?
Heart racing, you lower the menu.
"I've never been on a date with a demon, before."
The Mayor had been observing the portraits lining the walls, but now his white eyes are on you. "A date?"
"Don't worry, this won't send my expectations through the roof," you continue, wearing a casual smile yet you're nervous to the bone. Hiding shaking hands under the sleek tablecloth, you try for a small smile. "Spending time with you meets all of them."
Fingers crossed, you hope this works.
The Mayor nods, eyes trailing to inspect your outfit. "We do what's necessary to fulfill our mistress's desires, I suppose."
No.
NO.
You'd failed! He's too oblivious!
Wishing you could throw hands and let out an exasperated yell, you take a deep, controlled breath. You can still make this WORK. "I mean, it's not everyday I get to spend time with my favorite person."
"Hmm." The Mayor's eyes rove over your features, thoughtful yet cheery at the same time. He suddenly chuckles. "You must be hungry, my dear! We mustn't pick favorites when it comes to food, but I daresay I have yet to turn down a dish of roasted duck. Shall we order while the night is still young?"
God damnit.
This is going to be harder than you thought.
You force a smile. "Uh-huh. Yup. I'll have (dinner dish)."
The two of you make your orders when the waitress walks by, and it still sends tingles down your spine when she addresses you both under the same last name.
When she walks off, you're inclined to notice the other couples sitting at the other tables.
Eyes darting south, you inspect a specific pair.
Their holding hands.
Head snapping up, you lift your hands onto your own table and make a motion for the Mayor to do the same. He eyes you curiously, and you shrug. "The other couples are doing it. We might as well, to look the part. Just for a bit."
"I suppose, if you're sincerely nervous about getting caught," he hums.
In one swift movement, he takes your hands in his.
They're cold.
And yet, it sends a thrill of warmth through your entire body, and you fight hard to suppress a smile. Here you were, trying to flirt with him, and yet getting destroyed by your own plans. Oh, gosh.
He seems to detect the tremble in your fingers. "Eager to get this over with?" He guesses, eyes seeing right through you.
You shake your head quickly. "Nuh-uh. This is amazing."
"You did mention your outfit likely costs more than your life," he murmurs, eyes twinkling with the fact that he doesn't believe this claim. "I advise you try and make the most of it."
"Ha ha. Your hands are cold."
"You don't like it?"
He seems ready to let go, so you give him a squeeze before removing one to pat the top of his hand. "I do like it. Your hands are the best. Big cold grabbers that snatched my soul from my chest the moment I saw you."
"Ha! It's a wonder you're still alive." He flashes you his signature unhinged smile.
Then, woe is you, he lets you go. You're cursing your rotten luck as he leans back in his vanilla soft chair. "You must be wondering how we are to set our plan in motion?"
"A bit, yeah," you say faintly. Really, you're wondering what other ways you can get the Mayor to notice your flirtatious attempts.
"You see, first class seating not only secures us an exquisite meal, but also a chance to discuss business plans with the manager. My Lady was willing to pay an entire chest of coins to set up a private meeting with our target!" The Mayor says, clasping his hands together with a dark look in his eyes. "Isn't that wonderful!"
You bite your lip. "So what are we doing waiting here, then?"
"As you will soon find out, the asset is protected by a constant flow of bodyguards, those of which I trust you to subdue in due time. For now, we have five minutes until the show begins." A glance at his watch, wisps of blue flowing from the metal. Then, eyes full of excitement, he cracks a sincere smile. "I eagerly await your performance, my dear."
Wait a second.
You ball your hands in your fists. "You want me to subdue the bodyguards? Shouldn't I be enticing the target?"
"While it's true that the target prefers either man or woman, I shall do the talking. He has an intricate way of discussing matters that quite irks my Lady, and will no doubt touch a sore spot with you."
"Pfft. You're the only sore spot I have," you say, smiling.
He returns it tenfold as two bodyguards ascend the staircase and station themselves at either side of the eating area. Then, the target himself makes his presence clear. He's a quite large fellow, with spiraling horns and razor sharp claws. Yet his eyes are intelligent and darting everywhere in search of danger.
You catch the Mayor's quick side glance; orders to carry out the mission.
If you leave, the demon is sure to send one of his guards to keep an eye on you. When you two are alone, you are to properly subdue the guard and make the owner suspicious enough to send his other guard for a quick investigation. Bam.
Sure, the bodyguards could crush you, but you'd rather them than a literal demon with claws and fangs.
So you slide off your chair, giving the manager a dashing smile before trailing your fingertips up the Mayor's arm, stopping at his shoulder and squeezing lightly.
"A kiss before I go, darling? I'll only be five minutes."
The Mayor blinks, white eyes wide.
He collects himself quickly, however, and tilts his head just an inch to the side, giving you permission.
You smile, giving his cheek a light peck. You'd go for the real deal, but you sort of want to be a tease right now. It's working, as you catch the Mayor's distracted glance as you head off to who knows where. The bar, maybe. Everyone's left there.
You stop at the doors, straining yourself to hear the conversation at the top level. Unfortunately, you'd picked a place far out of ear reach.
"Fear not, my loyal pawn . . ."
You stiffen, eyes darting down to your outfit.
Someone had spoken.
From the fabric.
A light, female laugh reaches your ears. "It's your mistress, (Y/N). I am here to assist you in your mission."
Eyes wide and staring at your clothes, you clear your throat and cock your head, hesitation writhing inside of you. "Uh . . . hi. This won't, um, subtract any days off from my break, right?"
"No, don't worry. Now . . ."
A pocket watch materializes on your hip.
You pick it up, admiring the soft bone shell that encompasses the watch, flipping it open to see the interior. But alas, it's not a watch.
It's some sort of spying mechanism.
"Use this to observe and listen to your partner's conversation," LBD whispers in your ear. "It will vanish after tonight."
You nod wordlessly, knowing better than to offer a smart reply or crack a joke. If it were the Mayor, you'd for sure pull something silly, but this is your boss.
Swallowing nervously as LBD's presence fades, you peer at the watch/spyglass, eyes narrowing curiously. Forget about LBD manifesting in your clothes (she did create them, you suppose), the Mayor was currently hosting a false discussion with the manager regarding a potential trade in goods. His tone and demeanor is strangely unhinged when you're not around, intimidating yet cheery, his movements also loud and boisterous. You wonder if it's all an act.
The stuff they discuss just goes in one ear and out the other.
That is, until the manager sends one of his guards down to check on you. The five minute mark.
You're late.
Smiling wickedly, you pocket the watch and recede into the shadows. Time to put your skills to use, yessir.
Of course, you do. Flawlessly.
The bodyguard stood no chance. He has zero warning as you launched yourself onto him, hooking your legs around his neck and bringing him crashing to the floor. Luckily, no was is around to witness the attack, giving you plenty of time to overpower the man with a few quick jabs - and he falls still.
Then, you drag his body into the nearest men's room, grunting with effort.
You do (and can't help but) pause at the many artworks lining the walls, and the beautiful designs that cover the restroom sinks. If only this were a real date, you think wistfully.
Once the man is properly hidden, you take out the watch again.
"Didn't your partner say they'd only be five minutes? It's been twenty," the manager is saying.
"Are you changing the subject, perhaps?"
"No! I'm suspicious."
"Whatever reason to be suspicious, my good man! I'm sure they haven't gotten themself into any trouble. We have wine to enjoy!"
That's your Mayor. Crazy and theatrical as ever.
"Nonetheless." The manager snaps his fingers, grabbing the last bodyguard's attention. In a silent movement, he instructs the hulking man to follow you, sealing his fate.
You listen for a few more moments, biting your lip as you watch the manager play right into the Mayor's hands.
Either from intimidation or something else.
God, he's good.
You're too busy admiring your comrade to notice the danger.
Too late, you hear the restroom door swing open, and suddenly there stands a tall, imposing figure in the doorway. Your escape route is blocked. The bodyguard spares one glance at you, and the occupied bathroom stall next to you, and correctly assumes the worst.
You whip to your feet, stuffing the watch in your pocket where you feel it dissipate into the clothes.
"Uh-" You start, offering a show of hands. "Nice bathroom, huh?"
The bodyguard shuts the door and locks it.
Damnit.
You roll your shoulders, feeling regret at the prospect of damaging your outfit. Keeping your cool, you meet the guy's cold gaze behind his dark sunglasses. "I'm guessing you don't want to talk about it with me."
Silence.
"Good. 'Cause you'll soon be talking about how you got the best sleep of your life-"
You lunge, teeth bared.
The bodyguard is well prepared, though.
One quick movement of his arm is all it takes to stop your plans all together and send to crashing to the floor, wheezing and clutching your stomach.
He stalks towards you, footsteps loud on the chalk white, polished floor.
You wince as his hand raises to crush you, when-
When his eyes glaze over.
Mouth open in a silent, shocked scream, he convulses on the spot, crumbling to the floor in a mess of noiseless gasps and gags. His skin turns sallow and grey, the life draining from his eyes.
You look up.
The Mayor stands over the bodyguard's lifeless body, eyes glowing.
They dim down a bit when they lock with yours, but that unhinged smile never leaves. "What a coincidence to see you, my dear! I see you're having trouble with your part of the mission."
"Thank you," you gasp, scrambling to your feet. "I tried to seduce him with the architecture here- quite pretty, might I say - but he wasn't having it. You wanna take his place?"
"I'd be delighted," he hums cheerily, holding out a hand. "But I do believe we are short on time."
"Right, right. Did you just suck out his soul, by the way?"
As you take his arm and he draws you close, the both of you oblivious to the chaos outside the beautiful restaurant, the Mayor has the dignity to roll his eyes fondly. "I doubt that concerns you, darling, but I suppose it's fruitless to offer a different explanation."
"I think it was so hot," you flirt, grinning stupidly.
He merely blinks, pulling you closer. A word of preparation in your ear and he teleports the both of you to your dinner table, above the madness taking place below.
The manager looks furious.
"There you are! One minute we were just about to sign the papers and the next, you vanish!"
The Mayor simply smiles smugly. "Apologies! I was simply protecting my comrade from danger! I'm sure you understand."
The target's eyes dart from you to the menacing bone demon at your side. Realization crosses his uneasy face. "Where are my guards?" He wonders briefly, glancing down the balcony.
At that moment, the Mayor makes his move.
He locks eyes with you. "Close your eyes, my darling. We'll be leaving, now."
You obey without thought, squeezing your eyes shut.
The world spins out of focus and you feel your feet swept out from under you, but the Mayor keeps a firm hold of you. Even when your feet once again meet solid ground, he won't relinquish his hold, if but a mere relaxation of his grip.
You crack an eye open.
"Well done."
Both eyes flick wide to take in your surroundings. You're back in LBD's underground fortress, the chaos of The Dragon Dynasty but a mere ghost of what it was.
At your side; the Mayor, dressed in his usual attire. Fancy suit gone.
At your feet; the manager, tied up and gagged.
Asleep, mercifully.
Your own beautiful attire has been reduced to what it was before, all traces of LBD's magic gone. Part of you misses feeling so wonderfully luxurious, but you're really just happy to be alive and back home.
Lady Bone Demon herself slowly descends the stone steps, her stony gaze bordering on approval. Crouching, she inspects the demon at her feet. "Excellent," she hisses.
Sharp, cold eyes flick upwards. "You may go."
The Mayor gives a short bow, still smiling, still with his arm around your waist.
It shifts to hook around your arm, gently yet firmly tugging you away. "Enjoy, my Lady."
You remain silent, something you'd learned was appreciated here. Only when the towering doors to LBD's chambers close do you turn to the Mayor with a goofy smile on your face.
"That was awesome!"
He allows himself to relax, smile more casual. "Agreed."
"Let's not do that ever again."
"Never?"
You laugh, feeling light as air as you travel down the large, imposing hallway, adorned with countless side doors and flaring blue torches. You've gotten used to the bones in every corner, with furry rodents scattering into eyes of skulls and through cracks in the walls.
When you calm down, the Mayor stops and leans down, murmuring right in your ear. "You know, I'd like to have that kiss back now."
Your heart jumps.
Eyes wide, you stare up at him, noses inches apart.
"I-I thought you didn't notice . . ."
"You thought I was oblivious?" A softer smile lights his features, white eyes boring into yours. A deep chuckle vibrates in his throat. "Oh, sweet thing. I thought you were adorable tonight."
Cheeks heating up, you swallow dryly. "T-Thanks. I, um . . . thought you were pretty-"
The last part of your sentence is cut off rather sharply.
The Mayor closes the distance between your lips in one swift movement, one hand sliding behind your head to gently coax you forward.
His lips are cold.
Yet so, very soft. You close your eyes, tilting your head ever so slightly. He can surely feel your small smile by now.
After a moment, he leans back, only to kiss your forehead tenderly.
You bite your lip, trying to calm your heart.
"I eagerly await the next few days," the Mayor mumbles, white eyes half-lidded as they fix on you, inspecting your features fondly. The hand behind your head goes to brush your cheek, touch feather-light. "We don't have to play chess."
God, you love him.
Struggling against a laugh, you meet his warm gaze. "You'd better hope not."
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mozart-the-meerkitten · 7 months
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Hello fren :D. How are the baby kittens doing? Well, them and their moms (and that one uncle just chilling lol) also how are you? Have a good day! ( I hope you don't mind me always saying that lol, it's sort of a habit xD)
Hi! Sorry for the kitten update delay, it's been busy around here, especially since the baby babies are finally getting big enough to do, well, anything. xD
Maraly's kittens are two weeks old! They're getting so big and fluffy, they can hear and their eyes are all open now! They have started clumsily trying to play with each other, clean themselves, and toddle around. They're absolutely precious and they look like baby Ewoks.
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^That is Gray, the firstborn and, apparently, first at everything! She (pretty sure it's a girl) was not only the first kitten born, but the first to open her eyes and (along with her sibling, Four) the first to start toddling! She also might be the first kitten to genuinely start to like me. xD
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And this^ is one of the little black ones. All Maraly's babies are over 11 ounces now! Gray, as of today, was 12!
Leeli's babies are also doing well, though we've had to keep a closer eye on them. The littler ones sometimes struggle to gain weight with their three bigger, fightsy siblings! I've been taking away the three biggest ones when I weigh them and putting them on a blanket and/or heating pad outside Leeli's box (still in her pen, she can hear them and see them if she sits up) and letting the three smaller ones eat alone for a bit before putting the bigger three back to help them.
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Leeli's babies have started to open their eyes too! This is one of the little ones, it's hard to tell them apart (sometimes the only way to do it is by their weight) but I think this is the runt!
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^those three are from last week when Leeli's were littler, but they're so stinkin' cute I couldn't not include them. <3
Maraly and Leeli are doing well! They are very good, VERY attentive mamas! Maraly RUNS to check on either litter of babies if she hears them cry and has started the classic mama cat thing of snatching the baby back and carrying it to safety if she feels it's in distress. Which can be difficult when I'm weighing the babies. xD Leeli somehow looks better after giving birth to and feeding six kittens than she did on the streets, which is a testament to the care and love we've been giving her.
(skip next paragraph if you're sensitive to animal death)
Leeli did have a seventh kitten that was stillborn. It was not born alive, because it had never moved from the fetal position. Leeli took SUCH good care of it, not only had it been thoroughly cleaned, but my mom said that when she found it in the morning the kitten was tucked in with the others and it was warm. So it was simply not meant to make it.
*end skip*
OH and KALMAR! Kalmar is neutered now!!!! So he shall stay the sweetest, happiest little guy. He was traumatized by going to the vet for a few days, but he's recovered from that and he's back to being his happy, purry self. <3
Alright, well, that's enough for now, I think. Here's a picture of Leeli and her littles snuggling from the other night:
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And I hope you have a good day too!
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blackrevell · 2 months
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// WIP WHENEVER AND FOREVER
Been tagged by @ouroboros-hideout, @olath124 and @wanderingaldecaldo recently, thank you!
2D | 3D | Writing | VP
The last several days over here were quite turbulent and I suppose I gulped a bit too much of negativity, as nothing I did so far felt right or decent. That's why this journal will re-cap everything that's piled up in my project files since the previous WIP Whenever post: (x)
// Digital Art Still thinking of So Mi x Myers painting, the sneak peek of which you saw the last time. I think of it daily, I promise. Some day I will finish it.
Beyond that one, there's also a Myers' study that I'd want to complete. Been a while, but who knows.
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// 3D
Modelling felt much more dynamic lately. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Blender is awesome, and I've had a blast working in it again.
For starters, I embarked on an endless highway of finally fleshing out my OC. The progress on the character herself is slow (well, at least there's no deadline and no rush). In terms of looks, she is a connoisseur of sunglasses and gathered quite a wide collection over the years. Here is one design out of the 4 planned:
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Planning is not my natural forte, though, which often produces unexpected results. Had a night when I went too hard on caffeine and couldn't sleep, decided to spend the extra brain-overdrive time modelling a dress I saw on Pinterest. It's not even within my character's usual clothing style, but who's gonna stop me? Me? :pain:
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What you see above is a low-poly preview, there's still lots of work to be done even in terms of mesh, much less texturing and weight painting (which is going to be a total horror).
Last, but not least — one of my frens on Discord was looking for sock garters to port for a character, so I thought I could help out a bit. Currently testing it for mesh clipping; texturing here is a "demo" solely for preview purposes.
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// Writing
My friends and co-brainrotters somehow pulled me into writing, even though I've been notoriously bad with it my entire life.
At the moment, there's one ficlet in progress focused on character exploration for my OTP Nightwing (OC x Kurt). It is a wild mix of text with bits being deleted, and changed, and added, so I'll keep it under wraps for now.
The sad sack days did lure me into writing out small shards of feelings, which I have no idea how to classify. Vesna and I have a terminal disease called "Rosalind Myers and Kurt Hansen are bitter exes", and their tragic relationship just doesn't let me go:
Lies, lies, lies, how have I been blind to The knives cutting my sanity That you brought with you And I thought would only undo The enemies we could Conquer together and Share their bones and Share our hearts Too bad the taste of my blood Was your favorite hue In the palette of what I could Ever bring you
There's been a couple of other small writings that I won't dare to post (cause extra cringe)
// Virtual Photography Not much to report here, just want to say that it's been a pleasure to finally try my hand at proper VP with Kurt and his peachbutt (x).
I hope I'm capable of learning better and better, because photography has been a tempting idea for me since I was a kid, and I have already got concepts for several photo sets to do in Cyberpunk.
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Not tagging anyone in particular, my brain is not functioning today. Just wishing everyone a nice day and evening. <3
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bruh-myguy-what · 1 year
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If Not Him, Perhaps Me
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Hellooooooo frens! It has been a long, overdue update, but here we are! I've had so much going on but you guys consistently reminding me of how much you love the story has really helped me refresh my desire to continue the series! So I am so thankful! I really hope you all enjoy chapter 3! Also I apologize that it isn’t the best chapter I’ve written, but I promise to continue to make each chapter better for you guys :3
If you want to join the tag list, just let me know below in the comments!
Enjoy~
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Pairing- Thrawn x f!reader x Luke Skywalker
Summary- Luke finds out about you being taken by the Empire, and you have another encounter with the Grand Admiral.
Word Count- 2K+
Warnings- Mentions of kidnapping and imprisonment
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"What do you mean they took her?!" Luke's fearful tone echoed off the walls of the commissary area of the Flacon where Lando assisted Chewie in cleaning up the mess made by the intruders.
Han raised his voice over his brother's, "hey now! Don't speak to her that way, it wasn't her fault and you know it!" The older man appeared by his wife's side, arms encircling her protectively. "Besides, what did you expect her to do? She's pregnant!" Han quipped harshly, the blue of his eyes darkening as he narrowed them.
The young Jedi was silent for a long moment, eyes darting from his sister's face to her irate husband. "Well-I…" finally huffing indignantly, Luke growled to himself as his hands found his hips. "No…no, I know it isn't your fault, Leia." There was a loud roar from the other side of the ship where Chewbacca shouted his own defense. "No, it's not your fault either Chewie. I'm just…" The younger man moved one of his hands from his hip to rub the irritation away from his eyes, "this is my fault." Luke choked, placing his hand back on his hip. "I…I should've been here to protect her instead of leaving. They're only after her because of me."
Leia started forward and touched her brother's arm, "no, Luke, don't blame yourself," she insisted, "you can't blame yourself. How could you possibly know she would be in danger?"
"Leia's right, Luke," Lando piped up as he waltzed up to join the group, "none of us could've ever guessed that the Empire would've come to get her specifically. Though," he sent a glance toward the young mother, "I think we can all agree that it was better that they didn't take Leia. Who knows what they could've done to her and the kiddos." The grave tone in his voice matched Han's expression, Luke noticed, as he watched the slight movement in his wife's stomach.
A moment of silence passed between them all before Chewbacca growled softly. "Yeah, Chewie's got a point too. Blaming isn't going to get (y/n) back any sooner." Han huffed as he crossed his arms over his chest, leveling his stern gaze at Luke. "So, Jedi knight, how're you going to get your girl back?"
Ignoring the term he used to refer to you, Luke closed his eyes in thought. Maybe he could reach you through the force…? Maybe you weren't that far away yet and he could somehow reach out to you so he could tell you that he was going to save you. Surely you knew he'd come for you, right? Or had he really placed such a serious wedge between the two of you that you'd even begin to believe that he'd leave you in the hands of the Imperials? What with all of his stupid beliefs of 'Jedi having no attachments' and everything. He accepted that idea, he really did, but…the more he weighed it and considered the look on your face when you smiled at him, how could he ignore the feeling so deeply set in his heart. The way your eyes sparkled at him in the starlight…it just…
Resolutely, Luke opened his eyes and headed to the front of the Falcon.
"I'm going to find her."
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The dim lights of the Grand Admiral's office were an inviting change to the glaring white lights that consistently welcomed you wherever you were led- though, the silence that plagued the room was hardly comforting.
"So," you spoke up as you crossed one leg over the other casually, the linen dress you still wore draping easily back down your legs, "are we meeting because you expect me to give you more information?" As flattering as it was to be so 'important' to someone so high in rank, the narrowed glare given to you from the other side of the desk was equally as irritating.
A soft smile appeared on the admiral's face, he thought your bitterness was humorous, did he? "Perhaps," he replied curtly, glancing away momentarily to grab his datapad, then returned his glowing eyes back to you. "Though I do marvel at your tenacity just as considerably as any useful piece of knowledge you could offer me." He sure knew how to use his genius to annoy people, huh? Before you knew it, the man behind the desk was now standing and making his way around to you. "I must also admit that I find your eagerness to face a Grand Admiral of the Imperial Navy with such fearlessness very…" he seemed to ponder to word for a second before continuing, "compelling."
Thrawn's full height was accentuated by the way he stood over you in what felt like the galaxy's shortest chair (now with him towering over you). "Well…" you choked out nervously, "I suppose since there is no empire, that means no imperial navy to be a Grand Admiral of, therefore the title has no real significance to me." He could be as intimidating as he'd like but you weren't going to back down now. You'd been here for what felt like a week and, with no real evidence of how long you'd actually been aboard the Chimera, you assumed it must've been as long as it felt- or close enough to it. You’d been sat in this specific seat multiple times during different segments of the day, the fear was starting to lose its luster. Looking up at him once again you were struck by his expression.
He was stoic. He was just gazing down at you.
"Indeed, I suppose you are correct," Thrawn covered his mouth with one of his hands- deep in thought as he removed himself from beside your seat, finding his new position beside one of the large structures holding the ysalamiri- or at least that's what he'd told you they were at another point in a different conversation. "I seem to be continually amazed by your astute wit, (y/n)." He was petting the ysalamiri before him, his broad back facing you so he was unable to see your confounded expression. Was he getting enjoyment from your responses? "I also find it amusing how you consider that I see you as a source of amusement when in fact," Thrawn twisted around to face you, his hands positioned firmly behind his back now, "you are a prisoner of mine, and whatever I desire to know you will tell me."
The red of his eyes darkened significantly enough to drive a cold chill to straight down your spine. Perhaps the Empire was no longer a danger, but this man, this alien, he sure was. Taking a beat to regain your composure, you let out a breath you didn't know you were holding. "A-Alright," of course, your voice would fail you now, "I understand that you are my enemy and the things I know might be crucial to you, but-"
"Tell me, (y/n)," Thrawn interrupted as if you weren't even speaking, "why are you traveling with Skywalker and his crew if you are as useless as you say?" Thrawn truly seemed curious about the answer as he made his way back in front of his desk, towering before you, awaiting your response. "What was your profession before you were a 'freedom fighter'?"
Cocking your eyebrow in challenge, you wondered where your sudden boldness came from after he was so forward about where you stood in his eyes. "Why ask if you already know?" You hated talking about the life you had before you joined the rebels. The Empire wasn't all bad, the idea anyway. You actually preferred the organized structure of the government over the scattered nightmare of the rebel cause, or even the Republic you'd learned about prior to the Empire. The current ‘New Republic’ wasn’t doing much better either. But, after meeting Luke- after he saved you- it was more of a loyalty to him than to the cause. Upon seeing that Thrawn was still silently waiting for your reply, you huffed. "Fine. I was an artist. A painter. I sketched or painted nobles, moffs," your voice trailed off and the admiral hummed in understanding.
"Admirals as well, I assume," it was less of a question and more of a statement. Of course, he knew and, rolling your eyes, you nodded.
"Yes, admirals as well. Though I suppose I wasn't in the Empire whenever you rose to command because I've never met you before now." You knew you hadn't, his warm red eyes would have been burned into your memory.
Thrawn nodded in agreement, "indeed, I myself would have remembered you." He rounded the desk to return to his seat. "Though I have seen your art before," the man commented as a hologram of a painting you'd made years prior to your disappearance materialized between you. "It is quite astounding. I enjoy art, myself. I believe it can give insight into a person, or people." He clarified coolly and you noted how intently he was studying your art. The scrutiny of one of your pieces made your cheeks warm in embarrassment, you'd not had anyone ever really stare at it the way Thrawn seemed to.
Curiosity struck you, "w-what do you see in my art?"
Thrawn seemed unfazed by your question, but took his time before replying to it all the same, "you despised your subject." The honesty struck you to the core. How could he even know that? He was completely correct, but…how? The dumbfounded look on your face caused Thrawn to continue, "but, while you hated the subject you were instructed to paint, you treasured the creation itself. Which I admire. Your talent is," the pause in his voice again made your cheeks burn as you awaited more of his surprising critique, "unmatched."
Too stunned to immediately thank him for his honesty, you blinked dumbly. Eventually, you nodded at his comments, "well…thank you," you whispered softly, hands suddenly more interesting than anything else.
"Have you made very many paintings since your disappearance from the Empire?" His question startled you slightly. Why was he so curious about your art? What was he trying to gain? Thrawn hadn't asked about it any of the other times you'd spoken recently. So why now?
Shaking your head in response, you figured it was useless to lie to him anyway. "No, unfortunately, I haven't had the time…or the funds to be able to continue." You sounded more distressed than you would've thought if asked about it. Though now that you thought about it, the topic never really came up between anyone on the Falcon.
The hologram disappeared, leaving Thrawn gazing directly at you now, scrutinizing you as if you were now the artwork. "No, I would presume not," was all that was said, simply.
Again, the silence retrieved its choking grasp on the atmosphere and you glanced up at the exact moment the Grand Admiral waved his hand in his normal dismissal, "you are free to go for the evening." His tone was casual yet as stern and stoic as usual, but not having the white-clad troopers come in to grab you and lead you out was…new. So, awkwardly, you stood from your seat and waited a moment, quizzically looking at Thrawn. After a few seconds of no argument from the admiral, you slowly made your way to the door, jumping only a little as it whooshed open revealing Rhuk.
"Come now, Rhuk," you heard Thrawn chide stoically from his desk, "do not scare my informant. She is," he caught your eye with a small smile, "essential." The look in his eye seemed mischievous but you weren't certain if that was something you should be worried about.
As you returned to your cell, you settled down for the night on the solid structure they called a bed on this ship. "Alright, before you get all cozy," you heard a familiar trooper voice and sighed when you had to sit back up. You weren't as annoyed with the troopers anymore, they'd actually kept decent company and most of them were kind enough.
Once fully sat up, a trooper reached through the bars and held out a larger notebook full of paper. Curiously, you reached out and took it, along with the set of pencils given to you. "W-What is this?"
The trooper shrugged, the plastoid tapping against itself with the movement. "Beats me," he replied, "the admiral asked one of us to bring it to you. He said you deserved to continue what you love, even as a prisoner." Then the trooper was gone.
Gaping at the notebook in awe, you were awestruck, silent. Thrawn gave you this notebook? Out of…generosity? 'There's no way,' you thought to yourself as you set back against the wall connected to your cot, opening the notebook. Upon the first page was a beautifully written script, reading; 'I thoroughly acknowledge that you will see this as a means to acquire additional information from you, however; I would find it regrettable if you were incapable to resume such excellent work due to confinement. I, myself, am not an artist, though I can speculate how it must feel to be suffocated by the inability to do what one loves. So please, sketch. Thrawn.'
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cham0mil3 · 2 months
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hey!! wanted to say thank you for all your art (and the animatics esp ofc), when i was a kid you really made my day w ur hamilton animatics and for the longest time ever you've been a huge inspiration for my art :)) i rmb literally talking to a fren about ur hamilton animatics when i got the notif you posted the non-stop animatic and i legit screeched HAHA but yeah youve just helped me a lot (okay but the way you drew alex gave me the biggest gender crisis ever) and i still look at your art for inspo and comfort so just!! thank you!! and i hope youre doin well and also seeing how you've improved (like from wait for it to the omori animatic) is rly cool too its amazin' but also holy shit have i been following you for like almost a decade?? thats insane anw im ramblin js thanks and hope youre hvain fun wherever <3
waaaa thank you so much! that's really touching, i can't believe people have followed my art for this long! i'll do my best to post more of my art here and make my blog as fun to browse as posibble! thank u for the motivation! :'DD
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artistic-intrxvert · 10 months
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Hey! Quick idea on impulse because I'm sad! Major angst beware! :'D
Could you write a comfort drabble of Deku or Shoto comforting the reader(not their s/o) who's selfless to the point of hurting themself? Like, they're not a hero or anything, and they may not even have a decent quirk, but they just give and give and give.
(for extra ✨ flavor ✨ could they be this selfless because they're afraid of being selfish and being seen as just another burden? ty and sorry for the angst ❤️)
HIHIHI
Am i writing this instead of past requests? Yes. Do i care? No.
Hope you're doing alright fren <3 hope everyone reading this is doing alright as well <3
!!Trigger Warning!! for: Self harm, general triggering topics, please read at your own risk
Prompt: Deku and Shoto with a friend who sees themselves as a burden to the point of harming themselves
Deku
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Deku would probably be understanding when it comes to feeling selfless, i mean the bed in the nurse's office is basically his own bed
He would probably be very worried if he noticed you being selfless or you told him you were feeling this way
He's be concerned and would want you to talk to him about it
If you didn't feel ready to talk about it, he'd understand, but he didn't want to wait too long in fear of you hurting yourself
If he found out you hurt yourself, he'd be a bit upset. He might blame himself since he was worried you felt like you couldn't talk to him as your friend
Deku would talk to you and make sure you understand how much you meant to him a friend
If the problem was that you were quirkless or didn't have a powerful/useful quirk, he'd be very understanding
Deku will go out of his way to make sure his friend doesn't need to feel like they owe him or anyone else anything
Shoto
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I feel like Shoto is both blunt and observant at the same time
Like i feel like he'd confront you in the weirdest way possible
Like you could be eating your lunch or something and then he'd come up and straight up say, "Do you want to hurt yourself?"
Shocked a few people nearby to say the least....He's a bit blunt but he's just trying to make sure you're alright-
He would tell you that you can always talk to him and that he cares about you because you're his friend
If you end up talking about it to him, he'd be very attentive and would listen well
I think he'd give you advice on what the next steps would be, making sure that you do what's best for you
If you didn't talk to him about it, he'd probably figure it out on his own anyhow
He'd confront you but wouldn't let you be quiet about it, he couldn't let anything happen to you
Shoto would be very supporting/caring for his friend and only want to do what's best for them
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sakumasmut · 11 months
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GOOD EVENING FRIEND I AM BACK. (just this weekend tho) HOW R U? I hope you're no longer sick!! please drink golden milk and boost your immune system (if you wish to do so)
- fem!tsumugi ramble?!?
since its tsumugi day I was thinking about all the fem tsumugi fanart that is out there and how she always has big titties, I think she'd absolute love to have them bitten and licked, I also whole heartedly believed she's someone who unknowingly arches her back during it pushing them in your face further but nobody complaining, I think her inner thighs would be very sensitive so she'd enjoy her thighs being slapped as she sits on her knees like a good girl... I also want to talk about how she would love having fingers in her mouth as you use your strap or cock whichever, in her, its a super pretty sight i have in mind like just her sucking and gently biting on your fingers as you ram into her? I still love her titties can't live without them..
- fem!eichi tsumugi and keito ramble including breeding by the five eccentrics?!?!
also oh my goddddd I can't stop thinking about fem!eichi fem!keito fem!tsumugi and the five eccentrics just taking their stress out on them and breeding them whilst teasing their chests I'm so sorry this is stuck in my head please!!! they have so many reasons to make those 3 into their personal cumdumps especially rei??? rei and keito?? childhood friends??? rei and eichi?? roommates after all she put him through??? rei and tsumugi would probably be softer but he's not afraid to bend her over and force her to, talking about how she's too naive and innocent or whatever
I think wataru would probably stick to just fem eichi especially after finding out her little crush on him?? oh he'd breed her gently for HOURS, where as natsume and shu would use her like no fucking tomorrow, no way she's not coming out pregnant after those two?? especially knowing they'd put her in the most humiliating positions ever, and sooner or later in breeding presses.. oh god..
fem!keito probably doesn't really get used by anyone but rei I'm sure rei will keep her full and pretty, I'm sure just rei will be enough for her to not walk properly for a while, or maybe rei decides to share her with kanata just watching how much more gentle kanata is before slamming his own hips into her now, very sensitive, hole
and fem!tsumugi?? yeah... natsume dragging her to the secret room and making her scream her lungs out, no other way, but hey? five eccentrics they'll live up to their name and make the most of their school year right? everytime they get annoyed about one of their schemes they simply drag one of them to one of the rooms and force their cum in them, I think it's pretty cool i would not mind being any of the three girls!
also I don't know where I'd fit kanata to be honest? I think he's the kinda guy that would keep the girls bent over but he'd be very into keeping their wrists tightly held behind their back or the wrists on top of their head, though I'm not sure exactly who he'd prefer out of the three, I also believe he's more into forcing them to take him down their throat, and maybe he'll cum on their face or chests simply cause it'll be humiliating, especially having to clean themselves or how they can smell him for the rest of the day as they sit in class all prim and proper what not- but that doesn't match my breeding kink so. I dunno!!! maybe he just got a need to slam his hips into the ones who upset him and his friends! plz do give your opinion on kanata THANKS I HOPE UR DOING WELL FREN!!
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(what is golden milk,,,) but yes I’m doing better now ty!
okay I’m thinking about this too much as well. something about eccentric group sex is soooo. mmmm. going under the cut
Okay first, big agree with just using Femmugi and playing with her tits. I ADORE the idea of cockwarming her while just. biting her chest, leaving lovebites all over them. she’d definitely arch her back instinctively, all the better for me.
Okay eccentric time. Rei is railing ALL of them. He doesn’t wanna get first dibs unless the others insist because he doesn’t mind getting sloppy seconds at all, might as well let his friends have fun first you know? Plus I think he has a bit of a voyuerism thing. He has such different dynamics with all 3, he treats Eichi like the whore she is and is rough with her, knowing she doesn’t enjoy being handled as fragile. Keito, he’s so teasing with, not too rough but takes his sweet time. Tsumugi honestly like you said he’s pretty sweet with her, he probably gets along with her the most so Rei’s really soft and just enjoys playing with her boobs.
Natsume obviously has a Tsumugi bias, even if he doesn’t hate her anymore he’s still VERY rough and mean with her, so most of the time he’s the one railing her over tables and desks whenever he feels like it. He does still have that Eichi grudge though so that’s where all the rest of his hate sex goes towards. He gets bored of breeding Mugi all the time you know?
Shu pretty much hates all 3 but as much as I’d love for him to fuck all 3 I think he’d concentrate on Eichi since it’s specifically about breeding. He prefers getting stress out in others ways but he can’t resist giving the Tenshouin heir a bastard, something about ruining her life in return.
Wataru’s definitely not in it for the hate he’s in it for the SEX. Of course he can’t keep his hands off Eichi, but the other Eccentrics know Eichi would enjoy that the most so they relegate him to Keito fucker. Rei WOULD fuck Keito a lot too, but consider Wataru a tap out for when Rei is fucking one of the other 2 instead. Eichi gets fucked by all the others so her holes are a bit busy, so Keito’s duty as right hand woman is to be another breeding hole for Wataru.
Kanata..yeah I agree wouldn’t really be into hate sex either. If I had to delegate a position to him it’d be to cockwarm them while they’re bathing so that they’re always comfortable and full. Him just watching them get fucked would be good too though, if they’re lacking the equipment to keep them restrained he can pin their wrists down or lift a leg up for easy access. If you really want him to fuck someone though, probably Keito since she was the one responsible for his execution.
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chogiwow · 4 months
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I am!!! Back for good!!!
(I don't know if I texted you yet, so sorry if this is now a double text lmao-) HELLO
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN HOW HAVE YOU BEEN AAAAA WELCOME BACK !!!
i've been pretty mia myself sjdjdj but im so glad you're back ;-;
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kriimhild · 4 months
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Happy holidays! I hope your day is wonderful and filled with joy! ^ u ^ * gently baps a bow on top of your head then runs *
Hi! My Holidays went well so far, tho our New Year's party will be lonely. Unfortunately, we planned to put the doggo to my parents' house for daycare, so we can go to our friends and have fun with some boardgames like usual. But my father isn't well, and we can't leave Nina alone so we're staying home. If I won't pass out, maybe I'll do a temporary Discord server to hang out with followers, frens, and toast at midnight :) hope your Holidays were amazing too hon! <3 thank you for hopping to my askbox :3
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ageless-aislynn · 4 months
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I like to call this "I'm winning in not having a life having an awesome life of video gaming" 😇 aka my Steam 2023 Year In Review!
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I looooove the "We'd say you finished the fight, but you're still going." Accurate, lol! 😂
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The only reason Andromeda dropped off abruptly in November is because I still can't get the launcher to, well, launch without crashing my computer. But one sweet day, my beloved Andromeda and I shall be together again! 🤗😉
Both @mrtobenamedlater and @naranghim have kindly offered me a ton of great advice on repairing my old man here. *pat-pats my faithful computer whose only fault is getting old*
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It happens to us all, after all!
Anyway, at least I still have had the MCC or I swear, I would've gone off a light bridge somewhere!
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Master Chief, Noble Team and my ODSTs have kept me clinging to a thread of sanity. 🤗🤗🤗
So, my Gaming Goal for 2024 is to, first of all, have a working computer again so I can play whatever I want. Then immediately following that, I want to finish my Scott/Peebee and Scott/Jaal playthroughs of Andromeda and I will have officially romanced everybody! 🥳💖
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I'm definitely hoping to get the achievement for playing Halo: Reach on Legendary in under 3 hours.
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I'm currently on track to finish Reach in... about 5-6 hours right now 👀 but hey, Reach is HARD on Legendary, what can I say? 🤷‍♀️ It just took me 1 hour 18 minutes to get through "Long Night of Solace" and, if you know Reach, then you know that space battle is a PILL. I need to find a better strategy than "Hide behind Anchor 9 and wait for everybody else to kill the enemies." It's a solid strat when it comes to surviving but it takes forever and you don't have that sort of time in a speedrun, after all. (The par time is 25, btw. *laughs in "I'm never making anything close to that but will try to get other missions under par so to have some room for it"*)
Anyway, I'm not afraid to have to grind for this achievement, it'll be even more awesome then when I get there, right? 😎👍
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There I go, soaring into the air to achieve my dream, just like Emile achieving his dream to, um, be launched into a parking lot??? (I adore how he turns in mid-air to still aim at the Banshees, lol! That's Spartan dedication, frens! 🤣)
But the main thing I want to do is to try some of my other games, such as the original Mass Effect trilogy, Star Wars: Fallen Order, Portal 1 and 2, Titanfall 2, Tomb Raider (2013), Dead Rising, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and Dragon Age Inquisition! Those are just a few of the awesome games waiting for me in my Steam library! 🤗🤗🤗 I'm hoping to eventually pick up Detroit: Become Human, Resident Evil Village and Baldur's Gate 3 one day, too! 🤞😣🤞
Heh, those 3 games are a Neil Newbon trifecta, aren't they? 😂
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Me @ most of Neil Newbon's characters. I am what I am, frens. I am a simple creature. 🤷‍♀️😜
Anyway! If anybody else is sharing their Steam Year in Review, please let me know, I'd love to run right over and check it out!
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Thanks for reading this, if you did, and here's to a Happy New Year full of awesome games for us all! 💖💖💖
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intheticklecloset · 2 years
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For the tickletober prompts, how about #8 (trapped) with DabiHawks? :D hope you're doing well, fren! <3
TickleTober Day #8: Trapped
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“Well, Hawks,” Dabi said with a sinister grin as he pushed the hero down onto the bed, climbing on top of him. “What do you think of my solution?”
Hawks smirked up at him defiantly, but inside, his heart was racing a million miles a minute. They’d been bantering and flirting and eventually kissing throughout the night, but before they could go any further, Dabi had reminded him that last time Hawks’ wings kept getting in the way and ruining everything, and he wanted to do something about that.
His “solution”?
Cuffs for his wings.
Now the pro hero shifted a little, testing the strength of the unique restraints. They held. He also couldn’t move his arms because – as if wing cuffs weren’t enough – Dabi had also bound his arms behind him. Hawks might find it exciting if he weren’t so perturbed by his efficiency.
“So, now what? You going to have your way with me?” Hawks teased, trying to get the mood back to where it had been before he’d been trapped like this.
Dabi chuckled. “Eventually. But first…” He unzipped his partner’s jacket and snaked his hands inside, curling his fingers, making Hawks shudder and fight back a smile. “I’m going to play with you a little bit.”
“Wait—” Hawks managed a single word of protest before bursting into giggles, squirming uselessly beneath Dabi’s fingers. “Nohohohoho! I thohohohohought we were gohohohohoing to do sohohohohomething else!”
“Oh, we will.” Dabi leaned down and kissed him. “But not until I’ve made you beg for it.”
Hawks shuddered again, his laughter increasing in pitch and volume when Dabi worked his way up his ribs and into the space just below his armpits. He tossed his head back and cackled, shaking his head. “Plehehehehease, no! Not thehehehehehere! Don’t do this, Dahahahahahabi!”
Dabi shrugged nonchalantly, though it was clear he was enjoying himself. “I’m a villain. It’s in my nature to want to torture others sometimes.”
“You jeheheheheherk! I hahahahahate you – AHAHAHAHAHA WAHAHAHAHAHAIT!! NONONO PLEASE I TAHAHAHAHAHAKE IT BAHAHAHAHACK!! DABI!!”
Dabi continued tickling his worst spot hard and fast, enjoying every scream of laughter and hysterical plea that came from his heroic boyfriend.
It was a long time before he finally decided to show mercy and move on.
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