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lethalchiralium · 1 year

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Happiness Masterlist

A collection of Simon “Ghost” Riley and his daughter, Winnie, and his wife, you.

SERIES PLAYLIST | Simon’s Playlist | Your Playlist

AO3 Link!

Raindrops

It’s the first night home with his little one, and he’s trying to remember every moment.

Angel

“Can you please explain to my Captain why I am an hour late?”

Little

Ghost has somewhere to be.

Tattooed Heart

The 141 meets the mysterious Lieutenant's daughter.

You Belong With Me

It’s your 21st birthday, yet you sit in a nice restaurant in a beautiful dress and tears in your eyes - until someone comes to your rescue, like a knight on a white horse.

Dear Winter

Simon had to find a toy for Winnie, but discovers what finally pushes him over the edge to confess his love for you.

Diamond Ring

“Wear it on your hand, tell the whole world that I’m your only man.” Simon dodged death so closely that it finally snapped him from his stupor - he needed you to be in his life for the rest of time.

Wife content below!

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

It was a long deployment, Ghost wanted nothing more than to come home and be Simon again.

A Little More

It’s Simon’s first late night and morning with his new daughter, Mellie. And you and him have an important conversation.

A Little More [2]

A simple day of mundane domesticity, life isn’t always jammed packed full of events + Simon still has a lifetime of making it up to you.

That Happy Feeling

“say hello, winnie.” “say hello, mellie.” + a text conversation with the 141 + los vaqueros!

Dramatic

Simon’s been sick for three days and has refused any medication, claiming the cold medicine you brought from your home in America is poison and he’d rather die. You are convinced that the British medicine does nothing. Only one will win.

Lover

Christmas Eve is over. With enough paper cuts to last a lifetime, you just want Simon to know how much you love him with a song.

Twice A Question, Once An Answer

Two times you asked your husband a question, and the one time he had the answer you needed.

Imagine It

It was just a nice afternoon, your husband’s brothers in arms trying to name your imaginary baby for you.

Almost

Just a doctor’s appointment to find out baby three’s gender.

Will Never Be Enough

"Simon, I need you." The Lieutenant dropped the papers he was holding, they flew across the office floor. "I'm on my way." OR, Simon comes home to find you in a puddle of blood.

Bigger Than The Whole Sky

It’s hard to get over something like this, it’s hard to feel like this. Loss is difficult. OR, your husband tries his best to comfort you, but he’s finding this new challenge difficult.

Ducks

It’s hot in England, so it’s time to pull out the plastic kiddie pool and dip toes in the frighteningly cold water. Winnie finds a new friend.

More Than I Could Ask For

Losing a baby is difficult, Simon knows that. But as he takes care of you, all he wishes for is for you to not feel the pain anymore.

All I Ask

Simon tells you why he feels ashamed, plus Mellie decides to be a comforting little baby.

A Late Night Last Minute Request

Laswell catches Simon at the supermarket, to which he brings bad news home. There's only one thing he wants - a late night last minute request.

Four

It’s cuddle time for your girls.

White Carnations

Simon spends time with Winnie before he goes, he reminisces on the time he’s had with her.

The Love You Want (NOT POSTED)

It’s late at night, it’s his last night home before he leaves and he needs you like he needs oxygen.

Fearless

With Simon's new deployment comes a surprise guest, Kate Laswell, and some very unwanted company knocks at the door.

Window to the Abbey

Winnie and Mellie are cautious of the two new operators in their house, Simon’s calling, and Mellie’s sick. To say you’re handling it with grace would be an understatement.

Dial Tone

It’s the afternoon, rain thundered against your home so you couldn’t hear the footsteps that backed you into a corner.

Drag Me Under

One moment, you’re home - the next? You’re somewhere you don’t recognize with people you don’t recognize either, holding one of your most precious valuables.

High Water

Price has to make a tough decision.

The Death of Peace of Mind

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I Will Think Of You As I Surely Drown

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The Drabbles:

Burps

Little Letters

Christmas Closet

Melody

Mummy

Don’t Jump

Mum and Baby

Dinner Plans

Just Five Minutes With You | Interrupted

Bye Bye Beard

Be Home Soon

Halloween

Sleep Patterns

The What Ifs:

Home or Hospital | Porcelain | Piece of You In The Morning

Drifting

Careful What You Wish For | 22 Years

If Simon was with you when you went into the OR.

The promise that John Price keeps. | The Locket

Comfortable (18+)

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kingkatsuki · 10 months

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That bookshop, florist, bakery post going around made me think about this. Im gonna write something about all of them, but first I was thinking about owning a florists where Dynamight is your best customer.

Thinking about Pro-Hero Dynamight who is still very much a bachelor in his late twenties, and his PR team decide it’s time to try to fix his crass image by setting him up on a date with a famous influencer online.

Bakugou’s got no idea what she does, outside the few photos he was provided by his team and the videos that Sero sent him after he broke the news over beers that weekend. Needless to say he’s not happy with the situation, but with another negative story all over the front pages of tabloids and circulating the internet he’s got no choice but to try and fix the mess he landed himself in.

So he turns up at your quaint little flower shop close to closing time, the small bell ringing to signal his entry as you look up from the flowers you’re preparing to take home for yourself for the day. Eyes widening in surprise when you see the Pro-Hero Dynamight standing in your tiny shop in full hero costume. He mumbles that he needs to buy some flowers, and you’re trying to help him pick a bunch. Asking whether it’s for a birthday, celebration or maybe a gift for his mother.

“How about that one?” He points to the flower arrangement you’d just finished wrapping for yourself as you smile.

“Maybe she’d prefer a different combination if it’s for a first date?” You know a lot of the flowers arranged in your bouquet aren’t often favourites, “Maybe some carnations, or even a single rose?”

“Nah, they’re perfect.” He slams some notes onto your desk, far more than is necessary for the arrangement as you hurry to try and give him his change. But he’s already out the door, waving you off as he fists the flowers in a gloved palm.

The sight has you smiling as you watch him through the window, carrying the flowers at the end of his large grenade, following behind him to lock the shop for the night.

And you don’t expect him to come back, but he does. This time asking for different arrangements as you smile and ask if the date went well (which clearly it did if he’s asking for more flowers). Trying to ignore the ache in your chest as though you’d ever stood a chance in the first place as you busy yourself with making the arrangement he requested. Feeling his crimson gaze sear into you as you begin to wrap and tie the flowers, handing them off to him as he once again pays you far more than twice what they’re worth.

Dynamight quickly becomes your best customer, unbeknownst to him keeping you in business even when times are hard and your rent is overdue. Even coming in for flowers for his mothers birthday and Mother’s Day.

You hate the morbid curiosity that eats at you when you google his name, wanting to see the woman that he’s gifting the flowers to (as you wish it was you), and when you scroll through them on social media it looks like she really was the one to tame Pro-Hero Dynamight and have him settle down.

There are days Bakugou just comes in to see you, telling you that your shop is on his patrol route (even though he’s detoured six blocks away from it to get here) just to ask about your day.

The irony that he’s been forced into a high profile relationship to boost his ratings when he feels like he’s found all he’s looking for in a quaint little flower shop in Musutafu. He wants to tell you how he feels, that he hasn’t been gifting these bouquets to her and they’re instead blooming around his apartment. The scent of them reminding him of you at every second, allowing him to fool himself that you’re there with him. But he can’t.

The contract he signed burns through his skin as he regrets ever signing the stupid piece of paper, and he’s so close to the number one position he can taste it. The only issue is now the influencer is trying to push for proposals and engagements, and he’s still not number one.

His PR team assure him that the plan is working, that he’ll hit the number one spot and then the break up will be amicable on both sides.

So instead, he just keeps buying flowers.

But as he lies awake in bed at night staring at the ceiling, he wonders whether that’s even want he really wants anymore.

Because now all he can think about is you.

#I wanna write scenarios for all of them cause I just love chance meetings sighhh #soft bakugou

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tiredwitchplant · 7 months

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How to Use Herbs: Lavender (English Lavender)

Hello. Back with another post about how to use an herb. This time the herb is lavender. We discussed the history, powers and etc in another post (That I will link in a moment) and now we are going to see how we can use it. >>>> Post about Lavender

Alchemy Formulas:

*Remember when it says one part, try a teaspoon of it first. Always experiment with less amount than too much.

Mercury

one part lavender flowers

one part gum mastic

one part cinnamon chips

one part cinnamon oil

one part lavender oil

Air

one part gum arabic

one part cinnamon

one part lavender oil

one part clove oil

Change

one-part calamus root (Uranus; change)

one part lavender (Mercury; clarity)

one-part powdered nutmeg (Uranus; change)

one part cinnamon (Uranus, Mercury; change)

two parts sandalwood oil (Mercury, Moon; communication between conscious and subconscious minds)

Fame

one part cedar chips (Jupiter; renown)

one part angelica (Sun; authority)

one part myrtle (Venus; the arts)

one part gum mastic (Uranus; innovation)

one part lavender oil (Mercury; knowledge)

one part carnation oil (Jupiter; expansion)

Peace

one-part jasmin flowers (Moon; emotions)

one part myrrh resin (Saturn; grounding)

one part rose petals (Venus; love)

one part lotus oil (Neptune; inspiration)

one part lavender oil (Mercury; communication)

Spells:

Snake-beckoning Spell

Place an image on an altar, either of a snake or of an affiliated deity— the Minoan Serpent Goddess for instance.

Surround this with fresh lavender or warm the essential oil in an aroma burner.

Call the spirit. Be prepared to explain why you have issued the invitation.

Do this spell before bedtime, to receive a visitation in your dreams.

Don’t Sabotage My Success Spell (Workplace Edition)

Prepare a separate mojo for each person who appears to sabotage you.

Write the co-worker’s name on a square of brown paper three times.

Write your own name over each of the co-worker’s names, saying: “I cross you and I cover you.”

Anoint the corners of the paper with essential oils of bergamot, clove bud, and lavender.

Fold up the paper, placing it inside a red flannel drawstring bag, together with a devil’s shoestring root and some cumin seed.

Maintain this discreetly in the workplace, feeding daily with a drop of essential oil of lavender for reinforcement.

Herbal Beauty Glamour Spell

2 ounces of beeswax

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup olive oil

Glass measuring cup

Pan filled with water

Spoon

10 to 12 drops of lavender essential oil

10 to 12 drops of yarrow essential oil

Mirror

Pretty tin or jar

Combine the beeswax, coconut oil, and olive oil into the glass measuring cup and warm it in the pan full of water. This creates a double boiler like effect.

Once the wax melts, stir everything (the oils and beeswax) until well blended and remove it from the heat.

Add the lavender and yarrow oils, stirring them in slowly. As you do so, look into the mirror and say, I am lovely, I am desirable, I am magical. Beauty is more than skin deep. See me for the magnificence of my inner self.

Before it cools, pour your salve into a pretty tin or jar. After it has firmed up, use it on your skin.

Baths and Cleansing:

Maximum Power Spiritual Cleansing Bath

sea salt

rose and calendula blossoms

lavender oil

rose oil

rosemary oil

sandalwood oil

frankincense oil

myrrh oil

white rose hydrosol

Add copious quantities of sea salt to your bath water.

Add a drop of each essential oil into the water.

Float rose and calendula blossoms in the water, if possible.

Bath for Mercury

Herbs: lavender, white sandalwood, horehound, marjoram, thyme

Oils: lavender, white sandalwood, marjoram, anise

Self-Love Bath Bomb Bag

1 tablespoons of lavender

1 tablespoon of mandrake

1 tablespoon vervain

1 tablespoon vetivert

10-inch square of thin muslin or cotton

White ribbon

Red candle

Place the herbs in the center of the square of the cloth and gather up the corners.

Use the white ribbon to tie it, forming a pouch.

Run a warm bath and hang the pouch over the faucet, allowing the water to run through it, filling the tub with the essence of the herbs.

Light the candle and climb into the tub. Allow yourself to soak in the warm, fragrant water.

Use the herb pouch to wash your body, as you do, gaze into the candle's flame.

Visualize yourself radiating an aura of self-confidence and power. See yourself as the sort of person who attracts attention from those who are worthy.

When the water cools, extinguish the candle and get out of the tub. After you've dried yourself, dispose of the herb pouch by burying it or burning it.

Oils, Potions and Powders

Oil Blend for Patience

1 part rose

1 part lavender

1 part pine

Oil Blend for Peace

1 part violet

1 part lavender

1 part jasmine

1 part sandalwood

Masculine Oil Blend

Base note: 10 drops patchouli

Middle note: 10 drops sandalwood

Top note: 3 drops lavender

For the rest of the recipe, you will need:

1-ounce grated beeswax

Double boiler

1 ounce jojoba oil

2 metal 1-ounce containers

Flat toothpicks

Heat the grated beeswax in the double boiler until it is liquid.

Add the jojoba oil and gently mix the two ingredients together to achieve a homogenous blend.

Pour half the liquid into each container and add 3 drops of your essential oil blend.

Quickly stir the mixture with the toothpicks before the wax begins to set.

Keep one container for anointing yourself and the other as a gift to your consort so that he or she may come to appreciate you on a new level. If you are solitary and without a consort, you can use one for anointing your skin and the other for charging candles and ritual tools.

Love Potion #9

1. Choose nine love herbs. Consider these: Damiana

Ginger

Grains of Paradise

Hibiscus

Lovage

Melissa (lemon balm)

Peppermint

Red clover

Rose petals

(Other options might include adder’s tongue, cardamom pods, catnip, cubeb, lavender, red raspberry leaves or rose hips.)

2. Make a strong infusion of all the herbs, strain, and serve.

Love Powder Drawing Powder

1. Grind the following botanicals to a fine powder:

Basil

Lavender

Rose petals

Yarrow

Optional: ginger blossoms

2. Blend with rice powder.

3. Sprinkle around your home, your bedroom, on your sheets and on you.

Teas and Soothing Pillow:

Bedtime Tea

1 part lavender

1 part catnip

1 part verbena

1 part chamomile

1 cup of boiling water

Mix dry herbs into a small jar

To brew, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the blend you made in the jar.

Steep for 5 - 7 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

Love Tea

1 part rose petals

1 part lavender

1 part jasmine

Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

1 cup of boiling water.

Mix dry herbs into a small jar

To brew, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the blend you made in the jar.

Steep for 5 - 7 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

Dream Pillow (Hecate’s Pillow)

Hecate provides protection at night as well as psychic enhancement, so that you can journey safely during dreams. Appeal to Hecate to block nightmares too.

Dried lavender

Dried mullein

Essential oil of lavender

Optional: tuberose absolute

Blend two parts lavender to one part mullein.

Sprinkle a few drops of the essential oils over the dried botanicals.

Allow this to dry thoroughly and use it to fill a black pillow.

For optimum results, create and inaugurate the pillow during the Dark Moon or on Halloween/Samhain.

Again, sorry for such a long post. Please try to follow the instructions to the best of your abilities or mix and match and experiment. Happy witching. Bye byes~

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twstgarden · 2 months

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✦ ❝ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐋'𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 ❞

match-up bundle commission for @inkblot-mirror

— a purchase of two carnation petals has arrived from our dearest customer. your romantic matches have now been determined by the red carnation's petals.

➻ a romance match-up bundle commission for twisted wonderland and genshin impact. bundle includes the main romantic match, voice lines with the main match and 4 other randomly picked characters, a dormitory match for twisted wonderland, and a vision match for genshin impact. ➻ commissions are open, you may refer to this info post.

— TWISTED WONDERLAND —

℘ your romantic match is...

━ 𝙡𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖 𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙚 ━

➻ the carnation petals have revealed your matches. the first match appears to be the retired general of briar valley's armed forces. his extroverted and wise personality pairs very well with your intellectual introverted nature.

➻ your dedication towards your interests and tasks are a few of the other things that caught his eye. your work ethic and unconventional methods are ones he does not fail to notice as well. he truly thinks you are a unique individual.

➻ of course, he wouldn't appear clingy or overwhelming to you. he keeps his distance but occasionally teases you here and there, surprising you with his jumpscare attacks and whatnot. he holds great respect for your personal space and interests, so you can expect him not to get too close unless you want him to. he knows you do not like engaging much in idle conversation either, and that's perfectly fine! even sitting in silence with you is enough to satisfy his need for your attention.

➻ lilia is pleased to know that you can defend yourself. whether you prove those who have underestimated you wrong or throw a punch at those who threatened your safety, he's equally proud and impressed and will be there in case you need support or praise.

➻ with your interest in ancient history, your curiosity will always be fueled and fed by lilia. an old man like himself certainly has stories packed for you to listen to. he'd share stories about different civilizations or legends, and even tell you about the incredible and enchanting folktales of briar valley.

➻ he always invites you over to play with him in diasomnia, even if it means staying up late. he enjoys playing rpgs with you, and when he isn't playing, he finds it entertaining to watch you play some life simulator games.

➻ this man will tell you lots of random facts regarding flower language and often may subtly gift you with dark red carnations to express his fascination and sentiments of love for you or red roses to express his deep romantic affection for you, or even peonies to tell you how beautiful you are, and so much more. he just wants to express his love to his little beastie, after all.

➻ diasomnia and briar valley are known for their cold weather, and lilia knows you detest the cold, so he goes out of his way to make sure you are comfortable wherever you stay. if he invites you over to diasomnia, he'd adjust the temperature to make it a little warmer. if you are planning to visit briar valley, he'd make sure to pack extra clothes to keep you warm. he wants to make sure his dearest is comfortable.

➻ overall, you have a healthy and fulfilling relationship with lilia. his extroverted nature contrasts your reserved personality, and he expresses his love for you in a way that does not overwhelm you at all. if you need someone to intellectually stimulate you or someone to motivate and comfort you on your lowest days, lilia is your man.

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━ possible matches: ➻ malleus draconia (another great match, similar interests and compatible personalities) ➻ leona kingscholar (respectful and supportive partner, but may find it hard to deal with emotional availability due to his internal issues) ➻ vil schoenheit (another picture-perfect partner on paper, can help with self-betterment and indulge in your interests, especially in the arts and literature)

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℘ your soul resides in...

❝ ignihyde ❞

➻ the dark mirror has sorted you to ignihyde, the dormitory founded on the diligence of the lord of the underworld. students sorted to this dormitory are dedicated and creative, giving their best and getting their job done for them to have the time to do whatever they please.

➻ your creative nature paired with your objective lenses make you a great resident of ignihyde. an independent worker with a good work ethic like you would find peace and comfort in the introverted dormitory, but beware of its temperature as it is known to be quite cold there. you might need to invest in a heater to keep your room to your desired temperature.

℘ voice lines

【 lilia vanrouge 】

► card selected: ssr dormitory uniform 寮服

❚❚ || home idle 4

↪ "i wanted to invite rei to transfer to diasomnia. i already have the perfect room for her! i've adjusted the temperature to suit her tastes and even added a huge wardrobe for her cosplays. fufu, doesn't that sound great?"

【 cater diamond 】

► card selected: sr yasmina silk ヤーサミーナシルク

❚❚ || home tap 6

↪ "when we were walking around the bazaar, i saw something that rei might be interested in! i think it was a book about scalding sands' history... i took a pic, of course~ ☆"

【 rook hunt 】

► card selected: r school uniform 制服

❚❚ || home tap 6

↪ "i caught the beautiful mademoiselle taking photographs in the courtyard, and as her schoolmate, i naturally boosted her morale by complimenting her superb skills!"

【 idia shroud 】

► card selected: sr ceremonial robes 式典服

❚❚ || home tap 6

↪ "i think i just saw rei playing an otome game while waiting for her turn to be sorted... ah, i might just be hallucinating... anyway, can i go back now?"

【 silver 】

► card selected: r masquerade dress マスカレードドレス

❚❚ || home tap 6

↪ "rei and i bought some souvenirs for the rest of diasomnia in the souvenir shop of the city of flowers... with her help, i was able to find the perfect gift for them, too."

— GENSHIN IMPACT —

℘ your romantic match is...

━ 𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙘 𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙧 ━

➻ the carnation petal has revealed the master of the dawn winery to be your best match. the uncrowned king of mondstadt's refined personality matches greatly with your own.

➻ both dedicated individuals. you hold a passion and dedication for your interests, which makes you both a productive and fulfilling couple. if motivation starts to waver, you have each other's backs to give the support you need to continue holding on and moving forward.

➻ he is not one for idle chit-chat, and you are not too fond of conversations. you can thrive in a comfortable silence with him. as you enjoy yourself in your own space, he does the same as well. however, he loves listening to you talk when you are in a good mood.

➻ he admires you greatly. your impartial lenses, strong work ethic, and independent nature are some of the qualities he likes about you. he also likes how you defend yourself, especially when you have been wronged.

➻ when he requires an opinion, you will always be his first choice. your ability to stay objective and unbiased is greatly appreciated by him, and he knows he can count on you for constructive criticism.

➻ of course, he also knows of your creative hobbies and interests. he invites you over to his mansion to let you indulge in some ancient history books he had kept in his study just for you. other times, he'd sit down with you and have a meaningful and intellectually stimulating conversation regarding art and literature.

➻ are you looking to read? he'll let you stay in a quiet and comfortable room in the mansion to read your book or manga in peace. are you in the mood to start cosplaying? he'd make sure you have all you need — the right set of clothes, enough accessories, properly styled wigs, you name it. are you looking to ice skate? he'd bring you to the best ice skating rinks and carry enough clothes to keep you warm in the undesirable cold temperature.

➻ whenever you are staying over or visiting the dawn winery manor, diluc ensures that italian-style meals will be served for your pleasure, and when you actively show how much you appreciate his efforts, it pleases him greatly.

➻ he spoils you greatly, but not in a way that gets overbearing. both of you are introverted thinkers (intj, intp) by personality indicators, but that does not mean you are lacking emotional fulfilment in your relationship. he shows his love through acts of service, doing anything and everything for you and your happiness, and he protects you when needed, whether you are aware of it or not.

➻ overall, your relationship with diluc is both fulfilling and intellectually stimulating. with the right amount of love and attention, while not overwhelming yourselves with emotions, you find yourselves contented and committed to one another.

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━ possible matches: ➻ neuvillette (tied with diluc as the perfect match, can keep you entertained with historical facts and mythological stories) ➻ alhaitham (an intellectually stimulating partner who possesses great knowledge in the study of semiotics, language, and ancient runes) ➻ dainsleif (has a passive personality and does not overwhelm or nag you around, a perfectly calm partner like diluc)

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℘ you are bestowed with a...

❝ cryo vision ❞

— ❝ sorry... to also have you shoulder the grievances of the world. since you could endure my bitter cold, you must have the desire to burn? then, burn away the old world for me. ❞ —

➻ a vision that contradicts your disdain for the cold ironically fits your situation. you acknowledge your mastery over your craft but still yearn for something else. you wished you were in a better situation, in a better life. you wished you were good in something else, something else that you do not despise.

➻ several acquaintances but little friends. a reserved individual with low confidence, but you find no problems in your own company. you may have been underestimated by those you care about, but they know little of you. in a moment of injustice, there is no hesitation on your side to prove them wrong.

℘ voice lines

【 diluc ragnvindr 】

❚❚ || about rei: status

↪ "she is remarkable. i admire her work ethic and her creative nature. not to mention, that she's quite fond of the food we serve in the manor. it pleases me. hm? you'd like to know of my status with rei?"

【 zhongli / 鍾離 / 钟离】

❚❚ || about rei

↪ "rei is an impressive individual. i often find myself losing track of time during our discussions. her interest and knowledge in literature and the arts make her an appealing companion. if given the chance, i'd like to have some tea with her again."

【 kaedehara kazuha / 楓原万葉 / かえではらかずは】

❚❚ || about rei

↪ "rei is a wonderful artist. i've seen how she dedicates herself to her craft, but sometimes, she loses her motivation. i thought she needed some reassurance, so as her friend, i wanted to make sure she gets the support she needs."

【 tighnari / الطغنري 】

❚❚ || about rei

↪ "i stumbled upon rei once in the library. she seemed to be reading something related to mythology. if she were to join the akademiya, she'd be a great student under the haravatat darshan."

【 lyney 】

❚❚ || about rei

↪ "i have heard of rei's interest in theatre and cosplaying. perhaps i should ask her to take part in my shows! i'm joking, i'm joking. still, i have seen her abilities firsthand, and i believe she has great potential, don't you think so?"

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cherry-bomb-ships · 3 months

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Earthly Encounter

Pairing: Q x Counselor Ruby (s/i)

Word Count: 2,797

Warnings: Very light spoilers for Star Trek: TNG S4 E20, none otherwise

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Author's Notes: Wow, it's been a while, hasn't it? It feels very nice to be posting a fic again, to be honest. This is just a cute fluffy story that I started like 3 years ago and abandoned because I didn't like the way it came out. I came back to it recently and kinda wondered what the heck I was thinking. Maybe my self esteem is just better! Either way, this was very fun and very cute to write and to perfect, and I hope you guys enjoy it.

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Speckles of dust danced in the beams of light shining through the window of the bookstore that Counselor Ruby Ramirez had found herself in on that peaceful afternoon. She fondly ran her fingers across the spines of the books atop the store’s shelf, remembering all of the journeys she’d been on with those stories as a child. It was no wonder this section was labeled as “classics;” even though the shelf stretched to the ceiling and was filled to the brim with books, she hadn’t seen a single title that she didn’t recognize. She spotted a favorite novel of hers, and she was quick to pull it off the shelf and flip to the first chapter. She remembered it all so fondly: the prison and the rose bush, the first piece of literary symbolism that had truly taught her to analyze…

“Oh, what have you got there? Something actually worthwhile, I hope.” The sudden voice in her ear made Ruby snap out of focus with a startled jolt, but even as she whipped her head around to look behind her, she already knew exactly whose smug face she was going to see staring down at her.

“Q! I’ve told you a hundred times not to sneak up on me like that,” Ruby exclaimed as she playfully tapped his chest with the book.

“Hmph, you've hardly said that more than fifty times, actually," Q said with an exasperated eye-roll. "Besides, you can't really call it 'sneaking up' if I’ve been standing right beside you this entire time, my dear.”

Ruby let out a sigh and turned her back to her partner, putting her attention on the book she'd picked out as she leaned her weight back against him. “Well, then, that’s a problem, isn't it? The point of coming here was so you could explore some of the culture that humanity has to offer,” she explained, gesturing to the shelves of books surrounding them. “That meant exploring the selection here by yourself, sweetheart, not just staying glued to me the whole time.”

Q knew this already, of course; this was the second of a four-day vacation that the couple had agreed on taking together, albeit one more reluctantly than the other. He still remembered when Ruby excitedly came up with the idea months ago, the way she had been beaming about how much she could show Q about what it's like to be human. Although he had protested to the trip's merit, the reality was that Q would have taken any excuse to be with his beloved in a way that wasn't disturbing her duties, so he hadn't needed too much persuading.

When Ruby had brought the request for shore leave to Captain Picard, she had described it as "less of a vacation, and more of an experiment.” She had explained, “We've seen already that Q has a sliver of humanity, a seed of compassion nestled deep within him. Perhaps all that it needs to blossom is the right kind of earth?"

While the captain didn't quite agree with the scientific basis of the proposal - or appreciate the wordplay - the Enterprise would already be making a rare orbit of Earth for a routine crew exchange. Many aboard the Enterprise would be taking a few days to visit their families, so there was no reason to deny the counselor the same privilege.

Back in the bookstore, Q was still doing his best to convince Ruby that their time would be better spent, well, anywhere. He placed both his hands on her shoulders to hold her steady against him as he dramatically nuzzled his face into her hair. “But darling, you’re the only thing worth any of my attention on this entire dreadful planet,” he whined.

He suddenly dipped her backwards, making Ruby balance on her heels as he leaned down a great deal to place his face right next to her own and speak in a provocative whisper, “What do you say we just forget about all this and head back home now instead? I'll even indulge you with that ‘cuddling’ nonsense that you enjoy so very much.”

Ruby could already feel her cheeks getting warmer as she failed to fight back a flustered grin; even after all the time she’d been with Q, she had to admit that she was far from being immune to his charms. It wasn’t only what he was saying, but also the eloquent cadences of his voice and the way he was able to stare her down with that alluring gaze that made her fall so hard for him in the first place. Luckily, by now she was at least able to save his suggestion for later rather than give in right away, and she leaned forward and pressed a chaste kiss to his lips before replying with a simple, “Very tempting, but no.”

She chose to ignore the way Q rolled his eyes in annoyance for a second time as he pushed her forward again to stand up straight, and instead she showed him the cover of the book in her hands in an attempt to catch his interest. He glanced over the title: The Scarlet Letter. "Look at this, hunny," Ruby said with fondness in her tone, "this was one of the first books I read as a child that sparked my analytical side. I remember the way it made me think about why the author chose to include certain details that might seem pointless, and why the characters would make the choices that they do." She turned her head back up to him and nudged her shoulder against his chest. "It was also the first book that really invested me in romance," she purred with a wink.

Q was not impressed. "It really does sound like a joy, starlight," he huffed sarcastically, "but you have no idea how difficult it is for an omnipotent being like myself to force his imagination to be confined to words on a page."

Ruby had already turned her attention back to the novel at hand. She knew that Q was fond of the sound of his own voice, so allowing him to rant on about the pettiest of inconveniences was the only way he ever felt better about the situation he was in.

Unaware - or just uncaring - that Ruby had turned her attention away, he continued, "Truly, think about it from my perspective. Why would I bother to 'visualize' the events of a novel in my mind, like you lesser beings have to do, when I could simply rewrite reality to bring these events to life? Or better yet, I could probably imagine my own story with a more gripping narrative and satisfying conclusion. In fact, if I may speak honestly, it seems to me that-"

Q's holier-than-thou speech was cut short as he felt a gentle tug on the leg of his trousers, just below the knee. He looked down to see a small child, a boy likely no older than five, staring back up at him with wide hazel eyes. Q grimaced and immediately recoiled his leg, the sudden shift in weight catching Ruby's attention as well. For a moment, there was an intense staredown between the disgusted immortal and the innocent toddler, until at last Q broke the silence and sneered, "Can I help you?"

The child pointed to the top shelf high above his own head. "Can yew get the Robin Hood book for me, mister?" he said politely, a slight lisp to his words as he spoke.

"If I do, will you leave?" Q asked bitterly. The boy's only reply was a thoughtful stare to the side, followed by a smile and enthusiastic nod of his head.

Q hastily located the book on the shelf of the bookcase in front of him, and he didn't hesitate to yank it from the shelving, pinching the very corner of the book between two fingers as he dangled it over the child's head with an outstretched arm, trying to distance himself from the boy as much as possible. "There you are, now please, begone with you."

The boy reached up and took the book into his small hands with a quiet "thank you" as he marveled at the green hardcover and golden cursive lettering. He then looked back up at Q, who had already turned his attention away, hoping for the interaction to be over.

Despite those hopes, the boy suddenly spoke up again. "I like Robin Hood," he lisped.

Q glanced back down with an eyebrow quirked, not even bothering to turn his head as he dryly replied, "Yes, I'm sure you do. Now don't you have somewhere to be?"

The boy shook his head with the same earnest smile on his face, clearly not taking the hint. Before the conversation could continue, though, Ruby - who had been watching this interaction unfold and barely stifling a laugh - stepped forward in front of Q and kneeled down to meet the child's eye level. "You're a fan of Robin Hood, you said?" She asked him with a gentle smile.

The boy gave her another enthusiastic nod and said, “Yeah, my dad tells me the story a lot for bedtime, but he has to go away on a starship, so my mommy said I should read the or… the orange-inal book while he's gone.”

Ruby smiled at his story and adorable mispronunciation. “That's a very good choice. You know, young man,” she said as she reached up behind her to hold onto Q's hand, “my partner Q here is a big fan of Robin Hood too. One time not too long ago, he even made all his friends dress up to act out the story!"

The boy's eyes seemed to sparkle as he looked back up at Q. "Wow, really? Did yew get to be Robin Hood, mister?"

Ruby smiled widely, both because of the boy's reaction and because behind her, she could hear Q faintly saying, "Starlight, what do you think you're doing?" as he recoiled his hand from hers.

But his Starlight wasn't listening; her mischievous side had quickly taken over, and she placed both hands back on her knees as she said with her bottom lip pushed out in an exaggerated pout, "Actually, Q decided to be the big bad Sheriff of Nottingham that taxes all the poor people and makes everyone sad.

"But… that's the guy who Robin Hood fights with," the boy said, staring up at Q curiously. "Why did you wanna be the bad guy, mister Q?"

Ruby turned her head around to meet her partner's eyes. "Yes, why did you want to be the bad guy, Mr. Q?" she parroted the question to him with a cheeky smile.

If all-powerful beings could blush, Q would have been bright red. "Very amusing, Counselor," he huffed, crossing his arms, "but I'm above engaging with this little mindgame of yours. Especially not with this," he gave the small boy a stern glare, "… creature involved."

The boy let out a giggle, making Q arch his eyebrows in shock. It has the audacity to laugh at me?, the immortal brooded in his expansive mind. What could it possibly find so amusing?

"Yew talk funny, mister Q," the child laughed. "I think yew'd be a really funny bad guy."

Ruby chuckled along with him. "Oh, you have no idea, young man."

From around the corner, a soft voice was heard calling out. "Lance? Did you find the book you wanted?" A woman not much older than Ruby stepped forward from behind another aisle of books, and the boy ran to her with his selection brandished above his head.

"Yes, momma! I picked out this Robin Hood book! Mister Q here got it off the shelf for me."

The mother reached down to pick up her child. "Not even gone five minutes and you're already making new friends?"

Q sneered under his breath, "Not quite the word I would use, but-" "That's right!" Ruby addressed the mother, thankful that she hadn't overheard Q's snide remarks. "He's a very sweet boy, he told us all about how he's a big fan of Robin Hood."

"Yep!" The boy beamed proudly. "And, and she said that her partner mister Q played Robin Hood with his friends and, uh, he got to be the Sheriff of Naughty-ham."

"That's Notting-ham," Q enunciated spitefully as he gleaned down at the child. Even if he desperately wanted the interaction to be over, he still would never miss an opportunity to be right about something.

Ruby paid him no mind, in the hopes that the woman would do the same, as she gave both the mother and child a kind grin. "Well, it was lovely to meet you, Lance. I hope you enjoy your book." She took on a tone akin to an ancient English knight as she thumped her a closed hand to her chest theatrically. "Never stop protecting those who can't protect themselves, and fight for justice and truth, just like your Robin Hood."

And unlike Q, she had wanted to say, but she decided that Q had had enough teasing for one day.

Little Lance beamed proudly and copied her motion as he put his own small fist over his chest, clearly taking the words to heart. His mom wore a similar warm grin as she and her son bade the couple farewell and headed toward the checkout counter.

Ruby turned back around to face Q, grinning cheekily up at him as he firmly kept his arms crossed and refused to meet her eye. "That was absolute torture," he groaned, "you know that, right? I'm not sure why I ever agreed to this trip." His partner let out a small laugh at how easy his disposition was to sour, and upon hearing that delightful little giggle of hers that he so dearly adored, he couldn't stop a smile from tugging at the corner of his mouth as he looked back down at her.

She chirped, "I'm sorry, my darling, but you know I can't resist teasing you.” A smirk overtook her face. “Besides, I believe I remember someone very intelligent once saying that one creature's torment is another's delight."

Q's eyebrows shot up in surprise before lowering in satisfaction, a grin snaking its way across his face as he pulled Ruby in close by her hips. If he had to make a list of all of his favorite things about her, the way that she was able to match his wit so effortlessly would easily clear the top three. Q was more than used to looking down on mortals, feeling superior to them, and he was somewhat justified in feeling so; even when encountering creatures cognitive enough to communicate, it was hardly ever that he came across one that didn't immediately bore him. Even with humans, as fascinating as the species itself was, the individuals were hardly worth stopping for. But there were always exceptions, and no exception has seized his attention, gained his respect, and retained his adoration more wholly than his Ruby.

Indifferent to who around may be watching, Q leaned forward and pressed his lips to Ruby's, allowing her to reach up and hold his face as he kissed her slowly and deliberately.

He just barely pulled away to groan against her lips, "I hope you appreciate my generous patience with you in situations like this." Ruby felt a shudder go through her body; as much as she saw and treated Q as an equal, she couldn't deny that, on occasion, she was exhilarated by the power he always had the capability of holding over her. She brushed any growing stimulation aside as she slyly retorted, "Only if you can appreciate me holding back in situations like this."

That comment earned her another kiss, this one much more brief but still holding just as much admiration, before Q stood up fully again. “Well then,” he sighed, “are we done here?”

Ruby chuckled. “Okay, you’ve been very good today. I’ll check out this book, and we can head back home.”

Q watched his partner as she headed toward the counter, an odd - but not unfamiliar - feeling washing over him as he replayed her words in his mind. He’d been very good today. It was still strange to him that such words of affirmation had any effect on him, even if. He’d never needed anyone else’s approval, or encouragement, or affection before meeting Ruby. He still didn’t need it, he supposed; he already knew that he was the most intelligent and powerful being in the universe. But something about hearing those things from her, the confirmation that there was one person who genuinely thought good of him, cared for him, loved him…

It was quite a wonderful feeling.

#ruby's writing #💜: let me bring you down to earth #self shipping #oc x canon #self ship fic #self ship community #i hope you guys enjoy this this has been in my docs for almost 3 years 💀💀💀#im very tired but very happy to be posting it so here you go. goo bye

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rinchfest · 6 months

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Thank you, thank you, thank you, all of you, for another successful Rinch Fest! Even though things were a bit rocky for the fest this year, you all came through with a whole lot of awesomeness, making this our most productive Rinch Fest yet! We had 67 things posted overall (when you add up all of the multichapter collections and whatnot)—well done, all of you! 💪

Extra thank you to @stingalingaling for pitching in when I needed a hand with the link posts. You're awesome.

And now, for this year's master post. If you haven't checked out this stuff yet, go do that, and show all of our creators some love!

Day One

Huddling for Warmth • Belly • Nesting The Oh of Realization • Hurt/Comfort

Love Like Water, gracefultree - [The Oh of Realization] Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply, After he returns from dropping off Jennings in Mexico, John invites Harold to his new apartment for a drink.

[Fanart] Only One Bath, talkingtothesky - [Huddling for Warmth] General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply, Reese and Finch snuggle up in a dry bathtub, with a cushion for Harold and John's coat draped over them. John kisses the top of Harold's head.

[Fanart] Huddling for warmth, UnUnpredictableMe (DraejonSoul) - [Huddling for Warmth] General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply, Day 1 for Rinchfest, Day24 for Artober

[ART+fic] Hidden Identities, DuckIsDuck - [Huddling for Warmth, Belly, Nesting, The Oh of Realization, Hurt/Comfort] Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply, Alpha Beta Omega Dynamics, John is missing on a cold winter night after a mission went south.

Good Dining Companions, Carrie_POI_TMA - [The Oh of Realization] Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply, In which Harold takes john out to dinner.

A Promise to Commitment, AbAbsurdo - [Huddling for Warmth, Belly, Nesting, The Oh of Realization, Hurt/Comfort] General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply, Harold couldn't understand why John had taken this road to keep them warm. He wasn't complaining, but he didn't understand. Until he did.

Illustrations for Rinch Fest 2023, merionees - [Belly] Mature, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Today someone plays a dangerous game of seduction…

Rinch Fest Art Post, DuckIsDuck - General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply - Chapter 1: Belly - Chapter 2: Huddling For Warmth + Cabin In The Woods

Rinchfest 2023 Day 1: Belly, DarkwingDukat (pushingcrazies), zombiesam - [Belly], Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

Day Two

Family • Flowers • Food/Drinks/Cooking Time Travel/Loop • "Always"

[Fanart] Blue Carnations, talkingtothesky - [Flowers, "Always"] General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply, Harold gives John flowers.

[ART+fic] Anemone, DuckIsDuck - [All Day 2 prompts] Teen and Up, Major Character Death, Harold walks along the street in a familiar path, cradling a bunch of flowers wrapped in parchment paper. Anemone - they are in season now, available in beautiful shades of purple, and he bought some at the florist on the way to John's apartment.

Surviving and Found, AbAbsurdo - [All Day 2 prompts] General Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, After John's death, Harold found himself among people and in places he loved. Real or not, he kept searching for whom he had lost, until he found him.

[Fanart] Mise en Place, UnUnpredictableMe (DraejonSoul) - [Food/Drinks/Cooking], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply, Fanart for Rinchfest Day 2

Food/Drinks/Cooking, DarkwingDukat - [Food/Drinks/Cooking], Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

Rinch Fest Art Post, DuckIsDuck - General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply - Chapter 3: Family + Pets/Animals - Chapter 4: Food & Drinks - Chapter 5: Surprises + Cooking

Good Dining Companions, Carrie_POI_TMA - [Food/Drink/Cooking] Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply, In which Harold takes john out to dinner.

Gifset, @skatingthinandice - "Always"

Day Three

Pets/Animals • Road Trip • Beach • Cabin in the Woods • Music

Road Trip, DarkwingDukat & zombiesam - [Road Trip], Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] Music and Dancing, Merionees - [Music], Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] Road Trip, DuckisDuck - [Road Trip], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

Creature Comforts, AbAbsurdo - [Pets/Animals, Music], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart + Fic] Summer of Winter, We’ll Always Be Together, DuckisDuck - [Pets/Animals, Road Trip, Beach, Cabin in the Woods, Music], Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] Day at the Beach, UnpredictableMe - [Beach], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

Growing Old From Afar, talkingtothesky - [Pets/Animals], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

Crescendo, Carrie_POI_TMA - [Music], Teen and up, No Archive Warnings Apply [Ao3 logged in only]

[gifs and playlist], @skatingthinandice - "Music"

Day Four

Dancing • Bookshop • Declaration of Love • Surprises • Retirement

Dancing, DarkwingDukat & zombiesam - [Dancing], Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

Rinch Fest Art Post, DuckIsDuck - General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply - Chapter 7 Bookshop - Chapter 8 Retirement and Declaration of Love

[Fanart] Flight of Fancy, UnpredictableMe - [Bookshop], General Audience, No Archive Warnings Apply

Slow Dancing in a Bookshop, DuckisDuck - [Dancing, Bookshop, Declaration of Love, Surprises, Retirement], Crossover with Good Omens, General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

But when he walks in, I am loved, I am loved, Carrie_POI_TMA - [Dancing], Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply, John and Harold dance together in the library.

Serving Partridge, Anonymous - [Surprises], Explicit Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

Day Five

The Machine • Only One Bed • Bird Watching • Mutual Pining • Five+1

Rinch Fest Art Post, DuckIsDuck - General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply - Chapter 9 The Machine + Outsider POV - Chapter 10 Only One Bed + Hurt Comfort - Chapter 11 Bird Watching

Only One Bed, DarkwingDukat & zombiesam - [Only One Bed], Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

Mending Broken Hearts, AbAbsurdo - [Mutual Pining, Five + 1], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] Only One Bed, Merionees - [Only One Bed], Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] Among the Hesperidium, DraejonSoul - [Birdwatching], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

Like Us, DuckisDuck - [The Machine, Only One, Bed, Birdwatching, Mutual Pining, Five +1], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

The Best, talkingtothesky - [The Machine], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

I Sleep With One Hand On My .45, The Other 'Round My Baby's Waist, Carrie_POI_TMA - [Only One Bed], Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply

Skin to Skin, Mouth to Mouth, Breath to Breath, gracefultree - [Only One Bed], Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply

Day Six

Power Outage • Outsider POV • Boundaries • Wedding/Marriage • Gender

Rinch Fest Art Post, DuckIsDuck - General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply - Chapter 12 Wedding + Gender

Power Outage, DarkwingDukat & zombiesam - [Power Outage], Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

Putting Down Walls, AbAbsurdo - [Boundaries, Wedding/Marriage], General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

Eavesdropping, DuckisDuck - [Outsider POV], Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply

Life With Two Dads, DuckisDuck - [Marriage/Wedding], Teen and Up, No Archive Warnings Apply

[gif set and thoughts], @drewsaturday - “Outsider POV”

Day Seven & Eight

Free for All • Catch-up

Morning Coo, Curious_hobbit, Teen and up, No Archive Warnings Apply

Creature Comforts chapter 2/2 (Four Years Later), AbAbsurdo, General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] Trick or Treat, UnpredictableMe, General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] On the Road to New Beginnings, UnpredictableMe, General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

Rinch Fest NSFW Art Post, DuckIsDuck - Mature, No Archive Warnings Apply - Chapter 1 Belly - Chapter 2 Flowers - Chapter 3 Road Trip - Chapter 4 Dancing

Provenance AU (RP), DarkwingDukat & zombiesam, Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] New York in the Dark, UnpredictableMe, General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

While We Hide, talkingtothesky, Teen and up, No Archive Warnings Apply

Arise Ye Sons, Anon, Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

[Fanart] Food/Drinks, Merionees, Explicit, No Archive Warnings Apply

The Finch, the Witch and the Machine, talkingtothesky, General Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply

Thank you once again to everyone who participated, and I hope to see all of you again next year!

– @argylepiratewd

#rinch #harold finch #john reese #person of interest #poi #rinchfest23 #rinchweek23 #master post

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wheeloffateau · 7 months

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Intro assisted in creation by Soup Taels and @justthemoonz!

Happy UNDERTALE Anniversary Day! This post's gonna be a bit special, as there's been some new plans involved with the story, so I hope you enjoy it.

Brand new character references!

A bit of what to expect from the main story...?

The story beginning anew with a new name...?

So I ended up being unsatisfied with some aspects of the current story... So we decided to start fixing up what we had, touching up on certain characters, such as Carnation, who's now your first PARTY MEMBER. Surprisingly, I was able to fit this into most of what I had planned originally.

I've been going on and off for a while now... even in my "breaks" I'm still coming up with new ideas... and yet there's no motivation to actually start putting them to metaphorical paper.

"tldr": It's hard to say how I actually want to present everything. But, I'll find a way. I'll make it work. I just gotta stay determined, like all of us these past 8 years. Wheel of Fate isn't going anywhere.

So, hope everyone had a good 8th anniversary.

I gotta get some rest.

#undertale #deltarune #utdr #au #wheeloffate

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paper-carnation · 22 days

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If I was a sad habitician and went to the Habitat as myself I do believe Habit would bully me rn

"Whout are Youo? "

"A Tired Idiot Sandwich"

#smile for me game #boris habit #paper carnation post #I dont know how to do habitspeak #I was like oh I have done a huge part of this task. I can finish what I have to do early...#BAM I get sleepy and nap for 2 and half hours #Because stupid me here doesn't sleep early #On other note. Before good ending he WOULD bully me. And if I didn't knew him I WOULD be so mad at him too

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thedickgraysonrp · 8 months

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Happy Birthday, Jason Todd!

And on that note, I would like to show my appreciation to a wonderful RP partner of mine - who also happens to be portraying an amazing Jason Todd - @tireironmybeloved. We haven't known each other very long but when you click with a RP partner, you just feel it~

I hope we'll get to write many more stories and verses together, and may our Dick and Jason always get into plenty of shenanigans and be up to no good together! ✨

You can regard this post as standalone Jason birthday piece ofc, no obligation to reply.

Dick fishes his phone out of his jacket's pocket, clicking the power button to turn on the screen, and glances at the time for about the fifth or sixth time in the last five minutes.

11:50 PM. Good.

There were still a couple more minutes; he just hoped Jason wasn't going to be late.

He sighs impatiently as he shoves his phone back into the pocket of his dark bomber jacket, reaching to straighten his deep V-neck undershirt by its hems.

The view from this rooftop wasn't the most gorgeous one, considering the building was stuck in the middle of Crime Alley, but one could see the city skyline from afar and the several skyscrapers dotting its scape. It was late at night, and the light pollution was not as bad as it usually was during the earlier hours of the evening; you could even see several stars dotting the dark sky above. Then again, Gotham always had some smog to it; it's what gave it its very noir charm.

Dick would have asked to meet Jason somewhere higher, or somewhere more extravagant. He wanted to celebrate the man for all he deserved, for everything that he meant to him, but both of them knew it would jeopardize their deep undercover mission. They just had the perfect timing, didn't they? Dick's fingers itch to check the time on his phone again, and he's pretty sure it hasn't been even a minute. He continues pacing back and forth, a pep in his step as he does, his stride quick, and his expression impatient.

The fingers of his other hand messed with the handles of a gift bag, which is rather large in size yet doesn't sound as full as its contents rattle around.

It was only when the door to the roof opened that Dick finally halted, a beaming, radiant smile of joy pulling at his lips as he looked at Jason stepping through the threshold of the staircase leading up to the rooftop story. "Hey," he greets, staying in place as a silent offer to come to him instead of the other way around.

"I... Know this is silly. You don't like any grandiose gestures or parties packed with people and all that; in general, I know the subject of your birthday is a touchy one." As far as Dick remembers, Jason never enjoyed celebrating his birthday all that much. Then again, memory may serve him wrong—he hasn't been there for most of his birthdays, after all. "I believe everyone deserves to have their special day celebrated. Especially you. So, um..." Hesitating for only a moment, Dick reaches inside the bag and pulls out a small, pink-covered new book with the title '100 Love Sonnets / Cien Sonetos De Amor by Pablo Neruda', a little red bow glued to the front cover, and holds the book in both his hands.

"I admit I am not as big of a reader as you are, but I found this book and browsed through it a little, and I hope you'll like it. I thought I'd give you a little preview, if you allow me." He looks at Jason with a coy smile, as if asking permission to proceed. Being given just that, he turns to the book again, opens it on a page he had marked earlier with a folded note, and clears his throat before reading:

" I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love as certain things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that never blooms, but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers, thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance, risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride, so I love you because I know no other way.

than this: where I does not exist, nor you, so close that your hand on my chest is my hand, so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep. "

Done reciting, he closes the book again, letting a moment of silence linger as he stares at the cover. "... I hope you know this is just the tip of the iceberg of how much you mean to me, Jay. I hope that we will get to celebrate many more birthdays together, privately or otherwise. You deserve to be celebrated, and I am happy to be the one who celebrates it with you today. I am happy that you are in my life, and so much more than that." He concludes with a tender, loving smile, before it quickly changes to a surprise.

"Oh! I almost forgot!" He quickly hands the book to Jason before reaching back into the bag and taking out a small box from a local patisserie. "Close your eyes; no peeking!" He urges the other man with a giddy tone.

Dick instructs Jason to open his eyes again, after you could hear the man shuffling things about and struggling with what sounded like trying to light a lighter, and reveals a small pile of gooey, dark chocolate brownies with a large, J shaped candle lit atop of them, holding the box in both his hands for Jason. Dick's phone silently vibrated in his pocket, a set alarm.

00:00, August 16th.

"Happy Birthday, Little Wing." He murmurs softly, his face illuminated by the light of the single candle, emphasizing the affectionate, wide smile. "Make a wish."

#jason todd #dick grayson #jaydick #nightwing #red hood #tireironmybeloved #Spotify #text-rp

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toriofthetrees · 2 months

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Pisces Season Poetry #4

As a Pisces, they tell you we are kind, sweet to the point of naïveté.

But look into my eyes, what do you see?

I stand here, with my bleeding heart and dreamer soul, and I can see into you.

All your pain, woes, trauma, and hopes. I can see the complexity of your soul, bending this way and that. Pieced together by glue, paper, unprocessed terror. All woven together clumsily, with brilliance.

So I know the exact string to pull.

But because I am Piscean. With my bleeding heart and dreamer soul. I have chosen not to.

Look into my eyes.

What do you find?

~V. Holland

(Comment #vhollandpisces on any Pisces Season Poetry posts I make and you could win a free digital copy of The Carnation Collection! See pinned post for more info!)

#victoria holland #pisces season #pisces season poetry #vhollandpisces #the carnation collection #poetry #books #poets of tumblr #readers of tumblr #astrology #magic

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mysterycharacterflowers · 10 months

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A bouquet of lotuses, dandelions, sunflower, gerberas, forget me nots, nemophilas, narcissus, lilies, purple and light blue hydrangeas, leaved corepsis, yellow cosmos, roses, peonies, periwinkles, bellflowers, white paper daisies, christmas rose, dahlias and carnations VS Buttercups

First, let's talk about the bouquet of lotuses, dandelions, sunflower, gerberas, forget me nots, nemophilas, narcissus, lilies, purple and light blue hydrangeas, leaved corepsis, yellow cosmos, roses, peonies, periwinkles, bellflowers, white paper daisies, christmas rose, dahlias and carnations

Meaning and why: So fuckin uhh starting with the ones for the group as a whole, lotuses and dandelions. Both represents end and rebirth representing this group disbanding and how it's necessary and not a bad thing because their time in the spotlight is up and they've paved the way for the new generation of idols to flourish. Now for the individual ones. Character 1, sunflowers and gerberas. Sunflower can represent her sunny-ness and how she's the light of the group? Er like she's the one to help them grow and all that stuff. She's like the sun. Gerberas can represent hope and running forward which is like a big part of her character. Like her catchphrase is literally "fight on". She rarely gives up and always moves forward. For Character B, forget-me-nots and nemophilas. Forget-me-nots can mean true love and remember me. Nemophilas can mean solemnity and prosperity. For Character C, narcissus and lilies. Lilies can mean pureness which yeah she's pretty stereotypically pure. Also she's gay as fuck but that's not really saying much in the gay as fuck franchise. Narcissus can mean selfishness and conceit. She's the opposite of that. She usually just follows whatever Character A and Character D does. Like most of her decisions have been made by someone else or are for the sake of someone else. She is the least selfish out of everyone in the franchise. But, once she had a chance to go away to follow a dream but like. Basically she doesn't want to stress out Character A and Character A doesn't want to hold her back and it ends with Character C staying not because Character A wants her to but because she wants to. For Character D, purple and light blue hydrangeas. Purple hydrangeas abundance, elegance and royalty. And light blue ones represents forgiveness, regret and rejection. For Character E, Lance Leaved Coreopsis and yellow cosmos. The first one means always cheerful, and the second one means optimism, happiness, and the contagiousness of laughter. For Character F, roses and peonies. Roses meaning chances depending on their color, examples being beauty, love, friendship and fascination. Peonies mean romance, prosperity, good fortune. For Character G, periwinkles and bellflowers. The first one means faith, trust, and everlasting love, and the second one means gratitude, constancy, support, and romance. For Character H, white paper daisies and Christmas rose. White laker daisies means purity and innocence, while christmas roses mean relieve my anxiety. For Character I, dahlias and carnations. The first one means devotion, love, beauty and dignity, and carnations means Love, Captivation and Distinction Description: They're the legendary 9.

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Now, let's talk about the buttercups

Meaning: growth, youthfulness, good health. Why this flower was chosen: this character is heavily associated with this flower Description: — Mischievous, if perhaps a bit lonely. Resenting their own species, they found comfort in a family of another kind. They would go on to sacrifice everything for this family. — They killed themself for their family, but their brother also got killed because of it. They are a ghost who narrates the story now.

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#round 1 #mysterious character: a bouquet of lotuses - dandelions - sunflower - gérberas - forget me nots - nemophilas - narcissus - lilies +#mysterious character: buttercups

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twstgarden · 1 month

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✦ ❝ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐋'𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 ❞

match-up bundle commission for @tanuukiiii's oc

— a purchase of one carnation petal has arrived from our dearest customer. your romantic match has now been determined by the red carnation’s petal.

➻ a romance match-up bundle commission for twisted wonderland. bundle includes the main romantic match, voice lines with the main match and 4 other randomly picked characters, and a dormitory match for twisted wonderland. ➻ commissions are open, you may refer to this info post.

— TWISTED WONDERLAND —

℘ your romantic match is...

━ 𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙢 𝙖𝙡-𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙢 ━

➻ the carnation petal has revealed your match, who appears to be the generous son of a wealthy merchant. his friendly and cheerful personality matches well with your outgoing nature!

➻ in search of someone compliant, someone who gives you freedom with the bonus trait of being wealthy, kalim checks off all those boxes.

➻ kalim enjoys being around you as much as he loves making you happy. he is also a great listener as he would always sit with you and listen to all your problems with a smile and intent to comfort you.

➻ though he knows you tend to go to the extreme just for your goals and passions, he lets you know that he supports you and is always happy to help - especially financially.

➻ overall, it is a relationship full of love and support. however, there is a chance it may turn borderline toxic without any prior work or understanding. with proper communication with you both, your relationship with kalim will become prosperous and full of emotional support.

✦•······················•✦•······················•✦

━ possible matches: ➻ trey clover (matches your partner preferences on paper as he is caring and attentive to your needs, but sometimes may seem overwhelming to you) ➻ ruggie bucchi (one who would do anything for you and comply with all your requests, but of course, it's not always free) ➻ deuce spade (another great guy who appears to be a great match as he is a great listener and a great follower)

℘ your soul belongs in...

❝ savanaclaw ❞

➻ the dark mirror has sorted you to savanaclaw, the dormitory founded on the tenacity of the king of beasts. students sorted to this dormitory are ambitious and determined, they will persistently fight to achieve their goals and overcome the obstacles that come with it, even if it means going through rough or underhanded means.

➻ your outgoing and confident nature paired with your extremely passionate personality makes you a great savanaclaw resident. you may find like-minded individuals in this dormitory and form strong bonds with them, gaining companions who would go through thick and thin with you.

℘ voice lines

【 kalim al-asim 】

► card selected: ssr dormitory uniform 寮服

❚❚ || home idle 4

↪ "hm? oh! i often invite minma over to scarabia to have a great time at our parties! i wanted to cook her favourite food, but jamil always takes the kitchen tools from me the moment i hold it..."

【 epel felmier 】

► card selected: sr apprentice chef 見習いシェフ

❚❚ || home tap 6

↪ "ah... minma is one of the judges for this masterchef course... nope, not nervous at all. hehe..."

【 deuce spade 】

► card selected: sr masquerade dress マスカレードドレス

❚❚ || home tap 6

↪ "a lot has happened through the entire trip in the city of flowers... but minma seems to be enjoying the masquerade ball a lot..."

【 jade leech 】

► card selected: r school uniform 制服

❚❚ || home tap 6

↪ "oh, yes. i know that so-called friendly savanaclaw student. there is more than meets the eye, you know? fufu... i sound like i'm familiar with her? no, not at all~"

【 azul ashengrotto 】

► card selected: r swimwear スイスイ・ウェア

❚❚ || home tap 6

↪ "have you seen stitch? minma was playing with him earlier by the shore of the beach. hm? join them? no, no, i'll be fine right here."

#twstgarden's commissions #commission #twisted wonderland #disney twst #twst #twst matchup #twst wonderland #disney twisted wonderland #twst match up #twst commissions #florist matches #twst match-up #kalim al-asim #kalim al asim #deuce spade #trey clover #ruggie bucchi #savanaclaw

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kinkandkreep · 12 days

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Another Doramai Blurb (this time featuring angst because the brainrot never stops 🫠)

Doramai angst! Doramai angst!

I had started working on this concept as a full story to post on my ao3 (which is GoddessLegendary if anyone was interested) but as I've decided to focus on other pursuits for now, I will instead be sharing the general idea as a blurb here.

So basically, we boutta combine essentially all of my favorite tropes and themes into one story, and feature one of my favorite ships at the center of it.

Draken has developed Hanahaki disease.

No one knows, and if someone were to discover this, they would be incredibly confused because he and Mikey are married, and seem to be more in love than they ever have been.

At least, that's the image they maintain.

The truth is, Mikey has been cheating on Draken with some random guy (or make it one of the cast for extra angst) for upwards of 6 months, and for as much as Ken can tell, has subsequently fallen out of love with him.

That's the only explanation for the red and yellow carnations, aloe and honeysuckle that erupts from his lungs with every coughing fit, each petal stained with the dull crimson of blood.

Ken's not sure Mikey knows he's fallen out of love with him though- the little blonde probably thinks it's just fun and games; a little excitement to liven up his increasingly mundane life.

As his condition worsens, it becomes difficult for Ken to hide his ailment, so he confides in Mitsuya, who, upon hearing of Manjiro's infidelity, has to be physically restrained from going and starting a fight.

Long story short, Takashi's eventually able to convince Ken to get the surgery to remove the roots which have taken up residence in his lungs before they kill him. (In my au, the surgery doesn't remove the memory entirely of the other person, just any and all romantic feelings for them. Depending on how deep the feelings were initially and the constitution of the sufferer, it is possible for those feelings to return.)

When Manjiro finds out about the whole situation, it's far too late.

Ken's had the surgery, and his romantic feelings for Mikey have entirely disappeared.

Now, this is where things take a turn.

Manjiro, having realized the error of his ways, had broken things off with whoever he was having his affair with, and had decided to turn a new leaf and devote himself entirely to Ken.

But now, Ken is explaining to him that he's fallen out of love and is serving him divorce papers.

Mitsuya being present for the exchange doesn't help, and Manjiro, in his desperation, assumes Ken had also been cheating on him with Takashi as retaliation for his cheating.

He becomes hysterical, desperately trying, and ultimately failing, to convince Ken to give them another chance. Ken then explains the situation of his Hanahaki, and Manjiro is driven to shocked and guilt stricken tears.

Anyway, time passes, and Ken and Takashi begin to pursue each other, whereas Manjiro is left to stew in his own increasing darkness, bitterness and envy.

As you probably could have expected if you know anything about my writing, this takes a yandere turn.

Mikey was always obsessed with Draken, and through some convoluted mental gymnastics, he convinced himself that Ken was too good for him, and would eventually step out on him once he became bored and/or overwhelmed with Mikey.

So, he stepped out first, and simply got caught up.

But now that's he taken a step back and lost Ken, he realizes how stupid and immature that train of thought was, and is.

Now he's desperate to get Ken back, by any means necessary.

Cue the stalking/manipulation/potential murder.

And hey, if you're feelin' particularly wild, you could even fashion this into an ABO au somehow.

Anywho, das what I got fa y'all this time round. Hope y'all enjoyed! And feel free to share your thoughts in the comments or my askbox. 👋🏾

#tokyo revengers #doramai #drakey #draken x mikey #mikey x draken #draken #ken ryuguji #ryuguji ken #manjiro sano #sano manjiro

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