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saphirered · 3 years

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Hi! I love your pieces for Caleb. They’re all so sweet and heartwarming. Would you be interested in writing about the M9 individually in a relationship with a Druid reader? If that’s too much at once, just Caleb please? Thanks and I hope you’re having a good day :)

I hope you enjoy this one and thanks for the request ☺️!

Caleb Widogast

Your natural magic caught his eye from the very first time you used it. Caleb’s intrigued by what he may not 100% understand and he may have used his own desire to pursuit knowledge to mask his interests in you because to get a better understanding of your abilities requires getting to know you. Countless questions, conversations into the early morning hours to the point where you agreed to show him whenever you had the free time and could afford to use your spells and abilities without repercussion in a possible enemy encounter.

Every time you find yourself in your preferred environment he can’t keep his eyes off you. The peace and calmness radiating from you made even Caleb feel at ease, almost forgetting about the possible dangers lurking in the shadows. He sticks close to your side bathing in the comfort you bring him. He may not be as comfortable with pda but he can’t help holding your hand when he’s sure no one’s looking.

When you’re alone he’s much more comfortable spending time in your arms (or take you in his) to the point where you wake up together with loud knocking at your door signing you may have slept in a little bit too long for some of the Nein’s comfort.

It takes Caleb some getting used but a couple months into your relationship he’ll initiate holding your hand, wrapping an arm around you or even kiss you in public much to the surprise of the rest of the Nein. They wonder what you’d done to their wizard to get him to do such a 180 but you only gave him time and space to find what he’s comfortable with and what he isn’t or isn’t yet in some cases. Like the seasons things can change and once spring comes again the flowers bloom once more. Sometimes it just takes a little longer for winter to fade.

Beauregard Lionett

Beau wasn’t much into your ‘treehugger shit’ (her words) at first and may have had some strong opinions about some of your customs but she’s also a quick study and you’re hot so what was she gonna do? Not ogle you while you work your magic literally and figuratively showing off that muscle build from the harsh life in the wilds you’d lived for so long? You knew she was staring every time but any time you acknowledged it she would deny it or pretend to have a coughing fit.

Beau’s behaviour quickly changed once she had a real talk with you finding out you were anything but a ‘treehugger’. You’re accustomed to the brutality of the wilds and the two of you can definitely relate when it comes to learning things the hard way. Up front nature may seem honest but it is very much deceiving. Your way of reading nature taught you how to read people and you got the pleasure of being so smug about teaching Beau about your ways after she finally settled down. The two of you learned to like each other and the attraction between the two of you became more than just physical.

Despite pretending not to care or be open about her feelings Beau is anything but. Having someone to confide in without judgement or the risk of it being used against her has been a blessing. Whenever you get the chance and find a peaceful spot she always joins you for some meditation.

She’s not afraid taking the lead in your relationship but definitely isn’t opposed to you engaging either. The two of you have a functional dynamic and while you may have your arguments you always work it out in the end because you’re stronger together than you are apart. Besides, she can’t complain when you come in after a fight to heal some of her bruises be they to her body or her ego. Neither of you have any expectations and just take it day by day but you’re together nonetheless and honestly, you could both see this carry on in the future.

Fjord

You’re as comfortable on the ocean as you are on land. This was something very important to Fjord when the two of you became more than just travel companions and friends. While he himself may at this point not necessarily want to return to the oceans soon out of fear of his former patron he would love to return to the port sights and trade routes and he’d love nothing more than bringing you along if you’d let him.

Learning you had quite the arsenal of water based spells was a surprise and may have left him a tiny bit salty at what he had to go through to the point he is now for a fraction of that but he quickly got over it after you eased his mind. For how confident and charismatic he may be he can be quite awkward and shy when it comes to anything to do with romantic affections, especially engaging in them but luckily you aren’t and you are more than happy to push him into the deep with his consent of course.

While he prefers to stay somewhat by your side and may jokingly say so he can protect you like the valiant paladin he is but in all honesty you both know he really just feels safer with you close by and you’ve saved his ass on more than one occasion, a fact you won’t let him forget and if he’s deemed you’ve had your fill he’ll just trow you over his shoulder and walk away with you. You may pretend to be grumpy or upset but your facade drops quickly and doesn’t fool him but a quick kiss ‘remedies’ your ‘mood’ quickly.

At this point he’s grown so accustomed to you being somewhere near he sleeps much easier when you’re there. He may at one semi-drunken night have told you he’s sure you keep the nightmares at bay. Fjord would do almost anything for you even if that means a dreaded shopping trip. As long as he’s with you he actually enjoys it because it means he gets to spend more time with you. Though if he had to pick a favourite it would be any time the two of you had a moment to yourself on the ship just watching the waves and the clouds, his arms wrapped around you and head leaning on your shoulder.

Veth

Ever the kleptomaniac she’d stolen many personal possessions of you over time but only to admire them. Veth always returned them to you in the end but she simply couldn’t help but feel the itch to have a small collection of your things to herself. Though from the moment she had you she no longer really needed the material anymore because you are more than enough; you are her treasure. Though that doesn’t prevent her from stealing from others.

You’re her partner in crime and she loves that about you. You have her back at all times and she has yours. Besides, what’s better than summoning literal lightning to make your grand escape from the chasing guards or a carefully created slab of ice in the middle of a street.

When she came clean about her story you reassured her many times you wouldn’t feel any different because at heart she’s still the same and you love her for who she is.

You love helping her with her ‘little side projects’ and while you may not be an expert tinkerer or alchemist you’re pretty nifty when it comes to the natural base elements and are happy to provide a flame to heat things up, ice to cool things down or a gust of wind or two to get rid of the nasty chemical smells and dusts. You’re the perfect team and she loves calling you her ‘lovely assistant’ whenever you’re working on something together.

Jester Lavorre

Jester fell in love with you the moment you used your druidcraft to grow some vines and trip up some grumpy man who was rather rude to her. You have a knack for mischief yourself and the two of you make quite the team. While you may not be completely onboard when it comes to her deity the two of you had a mutual understanding; Jester’s best interest and you’d work together to make the world just a little more mischievous playing non-harmful pranks to lighten spirits.

You’ve been a rock in the tiefling’s chaotic life and keep her grounded when she needs it. You listen to her worries and she to yours and the two of you have a mutual understanding and trust. Sure Jester may have proven in the past she’s not the best at keeping certain secrets, yours she’ll take to her grave.

Jester loves braiding your hair, simply combing through it whenever she can or twisting a strand around her finger whenever you’re even remotely within close range of her. You listen to her and engage in conversation whenever she’s read a new novel and even let her read them to you. She’s very much a hopeless romantic but it’s cute. Your visage takes up many pages of her sketchbook and no one is allowed to mess with those pages. Not even the Traveler.

When you were introduced to Jester’s mom you were nervous knowing the woman’s reputation and all that Jester had told you about her. You couldn’t help feel nervous and wonder if you were up to standards but Marion welcomed you with open arms only after making you vow to protect her little sapphire with your life. You proved that was exactly your intend but Jester did scold her mom for that saying it’s only fair she does the same for you as you love each other.

Caduceus Clay

To say your relationship (more like lack thereof) is ‘unconventional’ is an understatement by most standards. You’re not lovers as neither of you are interested in the romantic nor physical aspects of a relation. Though you both do love watching from the sidelines as the relations of others evolve. You’d say the two of you have more of a partnership, like the best of friends and never would it become anything beyond that and you’re both happy with that out come.

You had always been connected to nature and Caduceus couldn’t help but see aspects of the Wildmother in you. He finds comfort in your presence and familiarity whenever you’re around. Especially in more rural areas, it’s like you’re the living breathing personification of nature. You give him a sense of home and you can say that feeling is mutual.

The two of you are often found preparing food or tea sharing an affinity and love for the subject. Though you’re a much more versatile when it comes to your actual knowledge on the subject of nature and its diversity opposed to him having been confided to one environment for most of his life.

From the moment you were introduced to his family they had already absorbed you up into their family. You may not be a Clay by blood but you certainly are one in spirit. His parents refer to you as their child and his siblings have taken to calling you their sibling. You’ve been their long lost Clay and with the blessing of the Wildmother you truly were accepted as one.

Yasha Nydoorin

You bonded over your mutual love for flowers. Yasha had a past she’d rather not talk about and you weren’t one to pry. Every time you notice she’s feeling down and conflicted you’re never afraid to conjure up a little bouquet of flowers to gift her, the gesture always putting a smile on her face.

At first Yasha may seem very distant and maybe even cold but she’s very much the opposite once you get to know her. She has a hard time trusting people but over time she opens up to you and you couldn’t be more grateful and honoured she did.

It’s always been undeniable there’s a chemistry between the two of you but neither of you felt it the right time to admit to your feelings until you were quite literally locked in a room together. You had some good talks and came to the conclusion it could be a now or never and both of you would much rather take every second you could get than regret having missed even a single one. You’re very comfortable expressing your feelings as you’re both very in touch with them but only recently have the terms of endearment and physical affection become a public display.

You’re there for each other no matter what and issues or arguments are quickly resolved if you have any as you both know where you stand and in the end your love for each other is much stronger than some petty disagreement.

Mollymauk Tealeaf

Molly’s always been a mystery for many and a mystery he may remain but somehow you saw right through his act and that definitely earned his attention. He’s a very physical person and wears his heart on his sleeve. You were never opposed to him wrapping an arm around you or kissing your temple whenever you did something nice for him. That’s always just been Molly but it’s the little things you notice that gave away there may just be more than friendly feelings.

Something that both excites and frustrates him before and in your relationship is your ability to get him all flustered. Sure he can do the same to you and he enjoys it every time he does but when you use it against him he’s not opposed to pulling out the big guns. Innuendos, sappy pda and terms of endearment often lead to full on make out sessions to the point where you’re told to get a room which you happily do.

You’ve messed with plenty of people but your favourite has to be where he pretended to be a priest of the Raven Queen and you used your druidcraft to decay blooming flowers and bring them back to life and used a little gust cantrip to blow his hair and cloak dramatically in the wind. Sure once the facade was revealed you had to leave town quickly but you giggled for weeks and even now the mere thought sends you into laughing fits.

Traveling the world is one thing. Molly doesn’t know about his past and you’ve left yours far behind. Your home is with each other and you’ll follow each other until the very end.

#critical role x reader #mighty nein x reader #fjord x reader #mollymauk x reader #critrole x reader #caduceus x reader #caleb widogast x reader #jester x reader #yasha x reader #beauregard x reader

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New Trailer for 'How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord' Season 2 TV Anime Summons April 2021 Premiere

Watch as Sakamoto Takuma continues his quest to free Shera L. Greenwood and Rem Galleu from his spell while staying true to the character he reincarnated as in How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Ω, scheduled to premiere in April 2021. A new trailer for the upcoming second season announced the news, alongside revealing some fresh faces, their character art, and their voice actors, and a new synopsis for the upcoming second season of How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord.

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Newly released synopsis for the second season of How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord:

After being summoned to another world as his character from a game, Diablo (Real Name: Sakamoto Takuma), enjoys life in a world just like his game where two women, Shera and Rem, both insist, “I’m the one who summoned him!”

Along the way, he fights the elite soldiers of the elves’ kingdom as well as the Fallen, and even subjugates the Demon Lord Krebskulm, and so on.

He proclaims, “My name is Diablo. A Demon Lord from another world!” and pretends to be a Demon Lord as he faces down powerful foes while occasionally being overwhelmed by the beautiful women with him and building a firm bond of trust between them.

—-Until one day.

Diablo and the others are traveling through the woods around the eastern lake when they encounter a lone girl in tatters.

“A-Are… you a God?”

The woman is Lumachina, a High Priest of the Church being pursued by a Paladin…!

The (pretend) Demon Lord with no social skills plunges into the mess with absolute strength!

These dream-packed tales of a Demon Lord from another world and the women who summoned him begin once again!

Joining the returning cast members from the first season are:

Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets) voicing Lumachina Weselia

Lumachina's character description:

She’s a High Priest, one of the highest positions within the Church.

Diablo rescues her when she’s being pursued by a Paladin.

She has firm faith in the Gods and a strong sense of justice.

Comment from Miku Ito:

Q1. Could you tell us what your impression of this title was?

It was full of people’s ideals and dreams, and I was so excited to read it! All the characters have a lot of individuality, and they’re really cute and bold, and they made my heart jump! The story’s interesting too, and I found myself swallowed up in it before I realized it!

Q2. Could you tell us about your impression of the character you’ll be performing, and what you’re eager about within that role?

Lumachina is noble and she’s in a sacred position, but she really loves the Gods, and I think her playful side is cute Her strong core is wonderful too. She also has a really nice figure…! I hope I can convey the charm of her sense of justice and her girly aspects with my performance.

Q3. Do you have a message for fans of the original novel?

I’ll just be joining with this second season, but I’ll be doing my very best so you can fall in love with the anime version of Lumachina as well! I’m very excited as well… to see how the anime will bring Lumachina to life! Please look forward to seeing Lumachina in the anime!

Aoi Koga (Kaguya Shinomiya in KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR) as Rose

Rose's character description:

A Magimatic Maid.

Though she appears to be human, she’s actually an automaton powered by magic.

She boasts tremendous strength, but she also has rather intense delusions...

Comment from Aoi Koga:

Q1. Could you tell us what your impression of this title was?

The whole story starts off from an incredible point, doesn’t it?

I was laughing at the gap between Diablo-san’s inner voice and the way he actually behaves, and I found it interesting that it made even me nervous during the conversational exchanges.

Above all though, the female characters are really charming, and they’re all so cute!!!

I’m really excited to find out what developments lie ahead.

Q2. Could you tell us about your impression of the character you’ll be performing, and what you’re eager about within that role?

The visual image of Rose, a twin-tailed girl in a maid outfit, had a huge impact and I thought, “She’s super cute!” when I saw the character art.

In contrast to her cute appearance, her expressions and personality are both cold and ruthless, with the occasional touch of madness, so she’s an interesting girl that’s really worth performing.

Though she also shows her affectionate side to Diablo-san, so I want to do my best to convey all of Rose’s charm with that gap in her behavior and by expressing the mental growth she goes through thanks to her contact with everyone else…!

Q3. Do you have a message for fans of the original novel?

First off, congratulations on a second season of the anime!

I’m Aoi Koga, and I’ll be in charge of voicing Rose. I’ll be joining the cast this second season, so there are some things I’m nervous about, but I’ll do my best so all of you who supported the original novel can enjoy this as well!

How will our main characters’ story change as they interact with these new characters…?!

Please look forward to watching Rose’s cute and cool action on screen!

I hope you all enjoy it!

Fumiko Uchimura (Mavis von Austien in Didn't I say to make my abilities average in the next life) as Horn

Horn's character description:

An adventurer in Zircon Tower City. Her race is grasswalker.

Her job (class) is to explore (Seeker), and she serves as a guide in the dungeon.

Lock-picking is her forte.

Comment from Fumiko Uchimura:

Q1. Could you tell us what your impression of this title was?

The main character is literally a Demon Lord from another world! Or so I thought, but it’s actually Demon Lord roleplay?! The story contains shocking moments like that, comedic moments woven together by its unique characters, serious moments, sexy moments, and the more you read this wonderful story, the more you come to enjoy it, I believe.

Q2. Could you tell us about your impression of the character you’ll be performing, and what you’re eager about within that role?

Horn’s a bit of a coward who’s likely to flee at signs of battle, but I remember thinking she’s also a kind and genuine girl who can take action to help others.

I hope my performance can deliver her genuineness, her cuteness, and that “You cheeky! Though, I just can’t hate you” aspect of her character to everyone watching!

Q3. Do you have a message for fans of the original novel?

I’ll do my best so everyone who read the original or watched the first season can continue to enjoy this title! I’d be delighted if you continue to watch this season, so please look forward to it!

Chinatsu Akasaki (Kasumi Miwa in JUJUTSU KAISEN) as Fanis Laminitus

Laminitus' character description:

The Lord of Zircon Tower City.

She’s a high-level Archer who uses Magi-Guns.

She thinks poorly of both the Church and Paladins, calling them swindlers...

Comment from Chinatsu Akasaki:

Q1. Could you tell us what your impression of this title was?

I love the atmosphere it’s able to create by keeping its serious moments from growing too heavy with the cuteness of the characters, the tempo of the dialogue, and it’s witty gag scenes.

Every time I hear Diablo’s inner voice, I feel, “Man, you’ve got it rough…”

You can do it, Demon Lord from another world!

Q2. Could you tell us about your impression of the character you’ll be performing, and what you’re eager about within that role?

She’s constantly arrogant and overbearing, so I thought, “She’d be really hard to get close to.”

Though I definitely sensed that her convictions and the desire to protect something lay behind her absolute confidence.

It’s my hope that I can get close to her emotions and express both that strength and weakness in my performance.

Q3. Do you have a message for fans of the original novel?

I’ll be doing my best with this performance to try and bring out more of Laminitus’ appeal in the anime! I hope you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of her expressions as well!

Please look forward to the second season too!

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Ω is scheduled to premiere in Japan in April 2021 on TBS and affiliated channels, with Crunchyroll streaming the series in 2021. Crunchyroll also streamed the first season of How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord as it aired in Japan.

Source: Supplied Press Release

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Daryl Harding is a Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called TheDoctorDazza, tweets at @DoctorDazza, and posts photos of his travels on Instagram.

By: Daryl Harding

#Anime #News #Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll!

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January talking meme: cdramas

January 23 - talk to me about cdramas you think I'd like! (@daughtersofthedragon)

Unless I’m misremembering, you’ve already watched some or all of Love020, all of The Princess Weiyoung, and some of The Legend of Hua Mulan, or I’d rec those. These aren’t necessarily the absolute best cdramas ever, but they’re accessible (both in terms of content and ease in finding with English subtitles), dramas I liked, and have good actors and characters and no bad writing/terrible endings. So, in order of release (and with years because some of these are based on stories that have multiple adaptations): Return of the Condor Heroes (2006): This was hugely popular at the time and remains a favorite of many. Some of the special effects (such as the naked kung fu scene) kind of inspire secondhand embarrassment now. ROCH is the grand romance of wuxias, and I’ve seen it called the wuxia Romeo and Juliet. No feuding families (in the forbidden romance aspect) but definitely a superforbidden romance. This is a good intro wuxia series in general to get a feel for the tropes because it’s a more straightforward romance and lighter of subplots and politics, but still covers most of the tropes. The Young Warriors/Young Warriors of the Yang Clan(2006): So, this is based on a famous story about a Song Dynasty family, this part of the story largely being known for the fact that the father and most of his sons (7 in this version, but the number varies in different version) dying in a ingle battle, and their wives later replacing them as warriors, so you know going in to expect a fair bit of character death. This focuses on the romances of the 4 youngest sons and the parents and does a good job of switching between different storylines and characters. It’s just well made and a good drama in general Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008): A prequel to ROCH but you honestly don’t really need one to enjoy the other. The leads of LOCH are supporting characters in ROCH, and the male lead of ROCH is the son of a villain in LOCH. While you don’t need one to enjoy the other, you really should experience both stories. ROCH has a more complex plot than LOCH, and Huang Rong is one of the best wuxia heroines. This version apparently takes a lot of liberties, and people who have read the book say that the 2003 version is much more faithful. I haven’t seen that version yet, but I’ve only ever heard good things about it, and the version currently airing is apparently pretty good ,but it doesn’t have English subtitles (hopefully with a “yet” attached to it. Detective TangLang (2010): To take a break from the ancient dramas, this is a mystery series set in the 1920s with a former police officer turned private eye and a female lawyer clashing and working together on various cases. It starts mostly focused on him, but by the end the mysteries surrounding the lawyer’s past largely take over, and he’s more in the position of a glorified and devoted bodyguard. It isn’t a comedy, but it’s definitely lighter fare than the rest of the list. Vigilantes in Masks/Strange Hero Yi Zhi Mei (2011): This one is pretty much Wuxia Leverage, with a former police officer turned drunken street fighter working with a team of several criminals to fight government corruption, and rich people who get away with things by buying off officials. There were some things in the last third that made my like it less than the rest, though others didn’t have the same problem I did with that, and it remains a good show. It does, unfortunately suffer from There Can Be Only One syndrome as far as major female characters, great as she is, unless we count the Tragically Dead (and Virtuous) wife in flashbacks. Sound of the Desert/Ballad of the Desert(2014): This is actually somewhat my default rec for people looking into checking out cdramas lately. It’s very female centric and has multiple good interactions with women (both allies and enemies, and some in between) in most episodes, and the main villain is a former friend of the heroine’s, and she’s a very worthy villainess. It’s a little less prone to being overdramatic than many cdramas (though they do play up the literal “raised by wolves” aspect of the heroine’s character) and sometimes the feel is a little more in line with Sageuks than most ancient cdramas. It’s one of the series that’s basically a romance novel in TV form, but less prone to soap opera elements than some others. Green Hill Fox Legend (2016): I debated this one because it could be a bit draggy, but overall it’s a pretty good fantasy series. It’s an anthology series about members of an ancient fox clan (fox clan=immortal fox demons who take human form) trying to find a sacred treasure that was stolen from them before the goddess who assigned the to safeguard it punishes them for losing it. Most of the stories needed to be an episode or two shorter, but I liked all but one of them, and it has a good array of the types of folktales and stories and romances that show up in xianxia and fantasy series. Two series that I like a lot and would recommend but not as a first wuxia are Sword Stained With Royal Blood (2007) and Paladins in Troubled Times(2008). Over the last year or so, several people I know who hadn’t watched cdramas before watched and loved Nirvana in Fire (2015), and it’s also very well liked and highly recommended by longtime cdrama fen, so it’s probably a pretty safe bet. I haven’t watched it yet, but I plan to. I have been very (but largely a bit quietly) into The Legend of Chusen for a few months now. I’ve been taking it slowly because it’s actually 3 seasons long, with the 3rd season not having aired yet, or even started filming. Hu Ge, Wallace Huo, Liu Shi Shi, Yuan Hong and Eddie Peng each appear as major characters in two or more dramas each usually with more than one of them in a drama-Young Warriors wins there for featuring all of them except Wallace Huo)-with Liu Shi Shi ahead of the pack with 4 dramas in the list, though Hu Ge ties with her if I count Nirvana in Fire. This isn’t deliberate, they just tend to choose projects that I like, and often work together.

#january talking meme #Legend of the Condor Heroes #return of the condor heroes #strange hero yi zhi mei #detective tang lang #sound of the desert #Ballad of the desert #green hill fox legend

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