#starryskied :: lumen

[studentshaul]

Stares at Lumen.

Sttaaarrrreeeeeee

#IC - Hawk (Fandomless OC) #starryskied #dash commentary #Ship - Hawk x Lumen

[kinships]

“It was just a dream, you’re alright.” ( Xue from Lumen! )

She can’t see anything-

She can’t hear anything-

Her limbs feel like weights dragging her down-

The ocean fills her lungs, she can’t breathe.

It’s dark, she can’t really see, she reaches out towards nothing, but when something does grab her…

Yan Xue wakes up with a start, sweat covering her whole buddy in a thin layer, chest rising and falling rapidly. It only takes her a few minutes to realize who is in the room with her, and she only stares at him.

….The thing that grabbed her…looked like him but….it wasn’t. He was gone..

Quickly she grabs his face with both her hands, trying to make sure he’s real. He’s not a seaborn, he’s still human, he’s still here and he’s alright. Yan Xue says nothing to him at that moment except to hug him tightly, burying her face in his shoulder as she started to shake.

Drowning

Drowning

D r o w n i n g

Deep into the sea, where the light can’t touch.

#starryskied #Standing in the ocean blue know this heart belongs to you | XueLumen (starryskied) #Based on the art of Lumen looking like a seaborn huehueheuheuheu

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"Thigh-highs? What?" There's a rather confused Aegir questioning things, he probably shouldn't question, anyway.

Lumen gets an arm thrown around his neck, the other hand of the Liberi reaching wide in front of him, gesturing towards the non-existent horizon of women before them.

"You gotta imagine it, Lumie. The supple legs of a lady securely hugged by fashionable socks. Or stockings. Or anything else, really. Mesh? You into that maybe?"

#starryskied #starryskied :: lumen

[modeinthemiddle]

◑ Oh no, you’re wearing white and now it’s raining heavily! ( from Lumen, @starryskied )

@starryskied

The woman grabbed his arm & dragged him into her workshop, that being their final destination anyway.

“Where did that rain even come from?”

Moving her wet hair off her face, Mode squeezed it, not noticing yet how her curves were being emphasized nor how her chest was leaving little to nothing to the imagination anymore.

“Are you alright?”

Pe looked around for a moment then handed him a clean towel.

“Here. For your face.”

#fantasy au #succubus au

[crimsontroupe]

What is it that drives him? Mere curiosity? Or a deep-seated dissonance of unfathomable origin? The sea calls his name. The sea calls him back 'home'. But the Aegir can never return to that place. Where seafoam and tidal plumes mix with countless blues and murky greens. Lumen grows unsettled by his fixation of the sea, and he quickly took a step back --- golden-brown optics catching the faintest glimpse of an unfamiliar face. An outsider in Iberia? Curious and curiouser. How did they evade detection by the Penal Battalion and patrolling Inquisitors? He's left to ponder the question in utter silence, his gaze asking the silent question that his mouth could not. Why are you here? "You're an outsider, aren't you? A-Ah... sorry. I... I didn't mean to say it in that manner. Do be careful " Jordi warns, the softness of his voice nearly lost to the gale. @starryskied

"You could say that." Diamont is not surprised that he has been found, but rather by the odd reaction. Every single person in this town is an oddity, and the more he stares at the sea the more confused he gets. There are things here people just refuse to talk about, there are things and questions he asks that have seen him shut away from establishments. So he sought the shore, sought anybody who would be willing to answer.

The oversized cloak does a good job of hiding Dia's features. His presence here an undesired side effect of a flawed teleportation spell. But he is not annoyed. On the contrary, his curiosity seems to only be picked more. "What do I need to be careful about?" Better to talk to a person who seems to know their way around and is not immediately rejecting his presence. "Is it something to do with the sea? Nobody seems to be interested in giving me any answers. It is frustrating." He seems sincere about his annoyance and frustration about the lack of information, at least.

#anyway im sitting on a pile of drafts and asks which i release slowly according to my mood. thats how it be #starryskied #thousand shard soul ; diamont

[burdenedreverence]

'i thought it might bring clarity or instill a sense of accomplishment. but all i feel is regret.' ( Lumen to Hayden )

Hayden leans against the ramparts, his eyes focused on the war torn scenery ahead of them. His soul has been turbulent as of late, a momentary weakness which has now passed. He has mediated upon the cloudless nights and considered his purpose, reevaluated his actions, and found his pride once more.

"When men get their first state of war and conflict, they can only react in a few ways. Some find a great vigor on the battlefield, with each enemy slain it propels them to further heights. Others find themselves wholly incapable, reduced to sniveling children upon the first gunshot."

His words carry neither malice nor praise in them. Instead he shifts so that his weight is now rested upon his forearms, a low rumble leaving the soldier-scholar's throat.

"What you feel is natural, and good. It is just, and right, that you should have thought you would find these things. Many young people though the same. And now that you have seen the bodies of men, twisted and burned, you regret ever having stepped foot on it's field."

His head turns to look at Lumen. He's a handsome young man, his hands looked unblemished by conflict. He looks educated, the college type. If such a thing exists here. He shouldn't be here with Hayden, in the trenches, experiencing the mundane brutality of war. The banality of evil, is what he heard it called before.

His emerald eyes focused upon Lumen's own irises, as if he is trying to gaze into his soul. Or at least seize his focus to such that his next words are etched into Lumen, so that in his most private moments he reflects on them.

"Make amends with your regret, move past it. Or abandon the cause if you cannot. Otherwise, you will suffer in all your waking moments."

He shifts his gaze towards the scenery below them, towards the dead being recovered and the wounded being tended.

"I have paid that price, Lumen. It's cost is higher than all the wealth of the world. But I would pay it, a million times over. For there is good, and there is evil, and evil must be fought at all costs."

@starryskied

#snowbelled #starryskied #v. the mask forged by injustice . rogue shinigami

[ordinaryxxgirl]

@starryskied asked: The Aegir is abandoning the traditional Valentine's Day chocolates. Instead, he presents to Katarina some ensaïmada de mallorca and pasteis de natas freshly pulled out of the oven. And... Lumen even has a guppy plushie for her. It's a subtle call back to his oceanic heritage. "Umm... Happy Valentine's Day. I love you."

Katarina typically didn't really bother with Valentine's Day, considering her line of work...At least, she hadn't before meeting Jordi. Now that the two were steady, the rosy-haired woman found herself doing things she'd never really thought about putting stock in, like making an actual effort for dates, and learning to be more romantic, among other things.

But...To be surprised with pastries and sweets, on top of the cutest guppy plush, for Valentine's day...It made the effort for Katarina to change worth it. And it certainly helped that it had brought a grin to her face as she moved in to kiss the Aegir's lips slowly.

...Maybe she could spend the day pampering her beloved boyfriend. Juuuuuu~st a bit. Right?

"...That's not fair, Jordi. Saying it before I could...Jeez, I thought gentlemen were supposed to let ladies go first...Hehehe. Those snacks look good, but... I love you, too."

#{Queen of Hedonism | Katarina Amy} #{To Love at last is a Beautiful thing - much like you | LumenxKatarina} #starryskied

[ancicntforged]

"Crysoy milk!" @thornicidxs

"Yer welcome, Operator Lumen!" @starryskied

"The joke didn't peg you well, huh Lucy?" @boomermania

#;Ruby

[beginngsining]

😧 - Accidentally walk into a changing stall that my muse was in ( from Lumen on @starryskied )

Kaia paused as she looked at the guy who walked in on her changing, her topless but not bothered by it. She smiled though, the guy was cute. "Like what you see?~~" She teased.

#starryskied

[azurdockyard]

" Umm... Doña? " The Aegir approached Surcouf in a more subdued manner. He seems to recall his overly enthusiastic attitude regarding a conch shell. Oh. How embarrassing that day was. "M-Merry Christmas. I made more custard tarts... and umm... these are for you." Pointed ears garnering a semblance of roseate, Lumen gently placed a diminutive sized box in the palm of her hand; a pair of abalone seashell earrings.

"Oui? Ah! It is good to see you again on this fine day."

Surcouf was not expecting another encounter with Lumen today, not that she was about to complain in any kind of capacity. And the fact that she could smell his delicious pastries already made her even more happy to see him.

"Oh, for me? Merci beaucoup! These are simply delightful every time I have them. I- Hmm?"

There was more? A box? Well, given how he seemed to look a bit embarrassed, it would be good to open them up now so that Lumen could get closure regarding the matter.

Opening up, her eyes seemed to gleam from the abalone's luster reflecting off of them. She was unsure what to say at first. Were these really okay to accept? She looked up to see his rose-tinted expression and understood the gravity of the matter. The submariner carefully took them out and inserted them into her earlobes, allowing Jordi to behold her new appearance.

"Well? What do you say? Do I look as beautiful as you hoped I would?"

@starryskied

#ask #snowbelled #muse surcouf

[amnesicmaiden]

❝ Have you eaten yet, Doctor? I've brought snacks and a blanket. ❞ Lumen inquiries, countenance furrowing in concern as he stood near the doorway ( from starryskied )

Seira's face turns to the voice that spoke out to her, he was being genuine about his concern and his offerings. She stands up from her chair that was near her desk littered with paperwork to open her door while giving a soft smile.

"Lumen, no, I haven't. I've been busy and recent times have been rather tough. I appreciate it."

#snowbelled

[kinships]

" Doña Yan Xue... I'm leaving for a brief mission tomorrow. The scarf you gifted me, it will aid in keeping me warm. " The Aegir explained, a miniscule smile adorning his lips. And as if to emphasized his declaration, Lumen tucked the edges of the scarf into his button-up shirt.

But he is also at a sudden loss for words. It's almost instinctive on his behalf, as the Aegir took a step closer to his companion, gloved digits gently stroking her cheek. Before he stepped back immediately, mien hidden beneath ebon tresses.

" A-Ah. Please forgive, me. I shouldn't be... doing this. G-Goodbye. "

Wait, he was going on a mission tomorrow? This was the first she heard of any mission, but then again Rhodes Island was big, not everything could be informed by everyone. She feels happy seeing him using her gift so much, and her tail wags happily behind her. "T-that right? Um..."

Whatever words were on her lips vanished when she felt his hand, almost leaning into it like a cat. He wasn't the only one who was embarrassed, it seemed. "L-Lumen! Wait um...!"

Yan Xue grabs his sleeve gently, red flushed across her cheeks. "Um...be careful.... I'll...be waiting for you to come back.....okay?"

#starryskied #Lovely Little Lung | Yan Xue (AK) #oh my gaaaaaaaaaaaawd LUMEN

[dcviated]

@starryskied sent: Curiosity killed the cat, right? At least that is how the old proverb goes. But has anyone ever heard of curiosity killing an overly inquisitive Aegir? Golden optics blink several times, their focus mainly set on a pair of Kuranta ears. Like a hawk, Lumen watched the subtly of their movements, the slow flickers, and idle rotations. And his own ears? Pointed, stationary things. He doesn't have any freedom of movement, does he? "A-Ah… Operator Malkuth… your ears. Can I pet them? " Wait… what? Did the Aegir just speak up like that? Without thinking?

"Hah… My apologies. That's a bit too straightforward of me… " He's already covering up his flushed face, in an attempt to disappear into the environment.

And given the animated way in which Operator Malkuth conducts herself, what dramatics those ears can possess! Prone to flutters and flicks, turning this way and that as she navigates her work day. It's a wonder she's still, somehow, not that difficult to sneak up on- regardless of how little doing so can frighten her. Others are welcome to try, they'll inevitably fall to the same enthusiasm for companionship the Kuranta possesses.

"Hi Lumen!!" She happily greets the Aegir when the appear, waiting to see what it was they. wanted.. of... her...? Huh?! "What the heck!" The exclamation is made with humor, a few airy laughs punctuating the response before she smiles. "What's with people wanting to touch my ears! Y'know, Current likes to do the same thing. I don't really get it~ but I guess they are pretty soft." But apparently she doesn't mind. No, all the bewilderment looks to have landed with the Aegir funny enough.

Malkuth laughs again, snatching Lumen's arm and tugging it to keep them from imploding in on themselves.

"No! It's okay. If you wanna try I'll let you. Go ahead." Malkuth leans forward with a hum, the ears twitching with anticipation. "Just don't rub them. Little pet! I do have boundaries."

And someone might get jealous.

#starryskied #starryskied :: lumen #muse :: malkuth #inbox :: answered ic #verse :: arknights #at least you dont have to worry about getting bucked #friendly horse says pet the ear #do it now

[dcviated]

@starryskied sent: His chest tightens inexplicably. A deepening sense of nostalgia engulfing Lumen's heart. Each downtrodden stride across the city's asphalt streets takes him further and further away from Iberia, and into a country unknown. The sea is but a mere memory now, a rocky coastline replaced by countless edifices and shadowy faces. But the Aegir isn't here for the tourism. He's on the look out for a certain individual. The reports on them were vague, at most. Be out the look. For who? Could it possibly that individual, the one who sticks out like a sore thumb? Such fancy attire. It looked rather refined compared to his. Well, who is Lumen to speculate? He also looks out of place himself, but he has a job to do. "... Should you really be drawing that much attention to yourself?" (@Hong Lu )

For one so alien to the world at large and all the numerous wonders it contains, you'd expect a modicum of hesitance. Caution. Fear. Some semblance of restraint lest they get themselves into more trouble than they may be able to handle. And yet, here, this Lung is anything but.

An image is struck against the sparse crowds of the run down streets. And not just because of the teal tipped horns or glimmering tail that casually flits behind them. Curious regality and ephemeral grace amidst the clatter of normality and rugged gazes. Contrasting that gloom is a sparkle in their eyes that was equally unfitting for his current predicament.

Two large Feline bruisers have offense rather than sparkles in their countenance. Foreheads pop with veins and frustration as their teeth continue to grit. The Lung, however, is just as pleased to see Lumen!

"Oh, and good evening to you as well~" The Aegir is observed, ascertained, and then with a gasp of realization and clap of the hands. Identified. "Wah~ might you be another of these 'Operators' with Rhodes Island? I see your badge there. Mm. I was just making some friends, they were telling me they wished to relieve me of my belongings. Is that something that is normally done these days? How curious~"

#starryskied #starryskied :: lumen #muse :: hong lu #verse :: arknights #isnt this exactly what you signed up for? lumen? #babysitting the most spoiled naive lad in the land?

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@starryskied sent:

The Kuranta is certainly an energetic one. Lumen wonders how he's supposed to keep up with her velocity. Please have mercy. He almost wants to say, but doesn't. "I'll be right there." Just hold on five seconds while he tries to regain his bearings.

Energetic is a way of putting it. And the Aegir was far from the first to harbor such thoughts, polite as they may be. Had they been spoken perhaps the woman would have relented in her endeavor. But so too would have come some measure of encouragement which, again, only adds to the frustrations of the Inquisition member.

All of this packaged inside of one researcher. The surprises that some gifts bear!

At Lumen's words, the vanguard does at least come to a brief stop. Spinning on her heel and blinking back at the young man.

When the heck did he get back there?? Perhaps Malkuth is used to working with a different cut of cloth of operator.

"...did you need a moment, Lumen?" Mild disappointment, it's hard to mask that fragment of emotion. But that's no reason to be mean about it!! She's a supporter in spirit. While she would much rather have the work finished early than late, it's best not do so at the expense of the team, right?!

"We still have some time if you need a break. But not too long! Alright?"

#starryskied #starryskied :: lumen #muse :: malkuth #verse :: arknights #inbox :: answered ic #CMON LUMEN LETS MUSH MUSH MUSH

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@starryskied sent: A package for delivery? Not a problem, at all. Tales of a fairly reliable anaty circulated throughout Rhodes Island, but the Aegir has yet to meet them face-to-face. Perhaps his delivery of handwritten letters and medical supplies would reach Iberia without a hitch. But given the precarious situation there... Lumen's hopes weren't really high. Still, he needed something to occupy his mind. Something that would take off the edge and anxiety of seeing his homeland overrun with seaborn. Ah. There was something here. Was it a book? To him it appeared akin to a reader's digest, but as the medic flips through the pages --- well... the content was a tad questionable. He isn't quite sure what to do. Except... to read and wait for the courier.

The arrival of the Anaty is... ceremonious? Not so much? It's dramatic yet not at the same time. The ninja appears from a vent, dropping skillfully into the room with a hop before they find purchase and deliver a bow. Then. One handed wave.

"Yo! You are a difficult person to track down de gozaru, Lumen-san." Tenzou's tone is proper in contrast to his eccentric appearance. From his arms a parcel is procured and carefully set before them. "Wah... I was told you are typically working with the Inquisition, but on rendesvous was informed you were here at Rhodes Island de gozaru. Eh? Were you waiting for me?!"

Something about the other's appearance, frazzled, off kilter, had the other ... no, he must be seeing things. And what were they reading? Best not worry too much about that. They're even going to hide it and it isn't his place to barge in.

"My apologies if so- or if I was interrupting de gozaru! Ehh... ah! Yes. This parcel is for you. You see after arriving with your item in Gran Faro they expressed interest in sending something back de gozaru. I told them it would be no issue. So! Thank you for your business, Lumen-san."

Another bow.

"Unless you need anything else of me, I will take my leave de gozaru."

#starryskied #starryskied :: lumen #muse :: tenzou #inbox :: answered ic #verse :: arknights #he's dramatic but like #the BEST errand boy #I love him