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buoyant-breeze · 2 years
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if you’re still accepting requests, could you do scaramouche and gorou for the bathe au, the xiao one was so cute🥺🥺🥺
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authors note  ⊱ YES!!!! UR WISH IS MY COMMAND!! a few people have asked for these same two characters so i’m glad i can finally deliver!
part one (diluc, kaeya)
part two (albedo, kazuha, xiao)
part three (childe)
part four (venti, zhongli)
characters ⊱ scaramouche, gorou
warnings ⊱ completely safe! enjoy!
rating ⊱ sfw
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scaramouche
he is not easily lured into this sort of thing.
intimacy, on it’s own, is a monumental task of will that he often lacks. throw in some vulnerability, and it becomes even worse. your relationship can often feel like an uphill slope, but he’s trying.
it’s this miserable dance he ends up in: one step forward in the right direction, until the fear kicks in, and he’s two steps back where he’s started. this is a thing that needs patience, and time.
most invitations prior to when ‘he’s ready’ often leads him to either turn bright red and flustered, or ghostly white and afraid. even if it starts at the first, it often sours into the latter. no matter how gentle your hands, your eyes, or your smile... he feels too sharp, with rough hands, hollow eyes, and crinkled frowns.
but if you’re the right person, and if you’ve really waited this long, if you’ve really made it this far with him... then he melts.
the thing about walls is they can’t really fall down. you can’t wreckingball your way into scaramouche’s heart, or else any progress you’ve made will quickly backfire. they can only softly crack open, like the moat around the castle has a drawbridge for you to cross.
you never really know when it’s going to happen, but then it does.
you don’t expect him to go with you, this was just you saying, “i’m going to bathe. i’ll be back soon.” it was a courtesy, not an expectation.
but this time, he surprises you. he looks up, hesitates, shrewd eyes narrowing as his mouth subtly moves, but makes no sound. until his throat cracks open, and he finally finds the words, “okay. can i come, too?”
and really, it’s not surprising how nerved-up and rattled he is, the moment he’s there. it doesn’t matter if it’s a warm water bath, or a soft-falling shower, his fingers clench anxiously against his palm, and his mouth sours into an unsteady line.
and the first thing he does?
as the water shrouds around you, he presses himself against you, resting his head against your shoulderblades, his arms curling around you to press you close. you can feel the sharp edge of his cheekbone, the gentle tickle of his lashes against your skin. and then he sighs, deep and warm and so tired, he was always so tired.
“i’m sorry,” he tells you, as if you needed it. you don’t. maybe you do. he does.
bathing with scaramouche is a test of intimacy and vulnerability. but now that he’s here, it’s a little easier. with gentle hands, you can touch him, and with rougher ones, he touches you.
when you soap down his neck down to his chest, and you meet eyes, the gravity of how much he trusts you, and how much he cares for you, truly sinks in.
this isn’t just a bath, this isn’t really about being clean, not that it ever was.
this is about his fragile heart, and how he still lets you hold it between your two gentle hands, in spite of the cracks he has endured, in spite of the shatters that have left it a mangled remnant of what once was whole.
gorou
super, super into it
it’s just as likely for you to ask him as it is for him to ask you, but it goes a little like this:
if you ask him, he turns bright red, ears perking up with a sense of alertness as if he’s trying to guess if he’s heard you right. for a moment, he’s frozen solid, flushing and gasping for words. and then his tail starts wagging a mile a minute, eagerly agreeing to join you.
alternatively, if he asks you, he’s a little shy about it. he smiles sheepishly at you, biting his lip as his tail idly swishes side to side, like he’s excited to reveal something to you, but still waiting to see your reaction. when he asks you, he asks it softly, but nevertheless eager. and the moment you accept? well. there goes his tail. he likely doesn’t even notice how hard it’s thrashing behind him.
baths with him are not necessarily intimate, besides the act itself. it’s more like... an affectionate affair.
he’s not drowning you with attention, but he’s eager to please you, enthusiastic about helping you get clean. he immediately wants to scrub your hair himself; all he wants is for you to just lean back into him with all the trust in the world, his fingernails softly scratching at your scalp as the soap foams up along your head.
and maybe you hear his heart skip a little bit when you look up at him with that tender, love-lost look. the type of look that makes him flustered and crumple, a nervous smile wobbling at his lips.
he’s a little self-conscious when you want to touch his tail or his ears, but because it’s you, he’ll generally deny it at first... but then ultimately wants you to touch it, assenting with a flustered look away to your request. 
his fur is incredibly soft, especially at his tail. apparently, there’s a pretty strict routine for how he maintains it, but for now... he’s just melting into your hands, spine shuddering with every soft stroke and delicate touch.
he considers bathing with you a relaxing, albeit, nerve-racking affair that ultimately brings him great joy, and allows him the time to fully savor you, soap-bound and watery in his two arms.
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insaneplane · 3 months
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Greely x Markiplier x Jacksepticeye
It’s real and has ALWAYS been real don’t deny it.
(This is a satire edit I made )
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ggengariite · 3 months
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GUYS CHILDHOOD FULFILLED I JUST WON A WISTERIAMOON GIVEAWAY DHSKFNKS I GOT A PURPLE LONG I LOVE PURPLE I LOVE ANIMAL JAM
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peeptheaesthetic · 8 months
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Warm and cold purple in the same moodboard everyone go crazy !
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thegothicalice · 10 months
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Merry midsummer 💐 Enjoying the last bit of nice weather before it’s entirely too hot outside 🥵
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romancemedia · 5 months
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fruit-bonez · 2 years
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mlp stuffz
(feel free to drop some more suggestions in my ask box! i’d love to draw more mlp characters <3 )
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yukimuraruki-art · 10 months
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A full moon upon a bunch of wisteria flowers and a fox is appreciating the scene. It's not particularly realistic or anything and the main reason to paint this was actually to see if the glow in the dark paint would work well on paper and canvas xD
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pikaclan · 12 days
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Moon 351
Season: Greenleaf
Overarching Events
PikaClan doesn't have enough medicine cats The war against FlightClan continues
Other Clans
While patrolling the FlightClan borders, Lakehusk stepped on a concealed pit trap set by what seemed to be FlightClan warriors. lakehusk freezes with shock as they plunge into the depths of the trap, causing Lakehusk to limp back to camp, flanked by the other cats on the patrol
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A brutal battle against FlightClan leaves Frogcry injured
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On a border patrol near the FlightClan border, Riverfish could no longer take FlightClan's jeers and smirks. They lashed out at the first jeering cat they saw, although the hotheaded move wasn't smart as Riverfish couldn't escape the skirmish without injury
Why Riverfish joined a border patrol i have no idea. I assume he felt bad being in the elder's den and volunteered to help some, though at less of a workload than the warriors
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Health
Avalanchebeetle's running nose is gone Pikepounce recovered from joint pain Tigernip's running nose is gone Pythonchase's running nose is gone Squirrelpaw brings themself to the medicine den, concerned their running nose is getting worse
Relationships
Fogcrawl had a disagreement with Downbellow over kits (medium negative effect)
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Wisteriapaw had a heated argument with Cariboupaw and said some very hurtful things (high negative effect)
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Fennelkit covered for Roarkit on something minor (medium positive effect)
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Oakkit and Sandkit joke about how bad the other Clans smell (high positive effect)
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Patrols
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Pikepounce comes up with a plan to sneak out of camp with Hazyseed (medium positive effect) Your patrol finds a kittypet who is interested in joining the Clan. They banter, making them feel more welcome. The patrol doesn't do much convincing and the kittypet joins the Clan
Frannie joined the Clan and is fixed
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Downbellow is the leader of the training group today - always a good choice for the role, skilled at explaining things, which is especially beneficial for apprentices - if they can get them to listen, that is (proceed) Commanding attention, Downbellow takes the patrol through the familiar steps of the Warrior Code as they walk the territory - no but have they considered what that rule truly means? Would they follow it to their own death? To their friend's? To a kit's? Have they truly reflected on their dedication to the code?
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nerosdayinanime · 9 months
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Eyes (rogue wave) but every time it says 'in your eyes' its a different shot of sabito & giyuu's eyes throughout their lives
#loserboy giyuu posting#fratboy sabito posting#sabigiyuu#sabito lives au#im actually thinking of a normal canon-compliant one for once lmao#eyes(rogue wave)#this art idea im thinking of like split screen of both their faces and every line their angles slightly change until they flip sides & its#supposed to look like theyre rotating around eachother#first meeting - during training - happily talking - final selection start - hand demon encounter - final selection end - walking#to the next town during the day - slaying a demon at night - smiling at a local festival - healing at a wisteria house - fighting a lower#moon - the immediate aftermath of it - arguing with eachother at the btfy mansion - subtle looks at eachother after it - as pillars - at a#little outing w the other hashira after a meeting - at the sound mansion(tengen looking to his wives motioning @ them w an unimpressed look#like 'look at this shit') - training @ home - chilling @ home - whatever else i can think of#probably not gonna follow that exactly in that order but its some ideas#ouu wait what if the center split started cracking during the hand demon encounter & lower moon fight & slowly mended over the bext few#lines until its back to normal. both big events where they nearly lost eachother and shattered#o u ggh#i like thinking of them sm#i wanna draw a few panels of sabito's sheer terror after the lower moon fight on its own#quietly begging giyuu not to leave- dont go to sleep yet- *please stay with me* while holding him up & putting pressure on his stomach wound#turned to desperate screaming for the arriving kakushi to help them- help *him*- *save him*#arto do list#new personal tag that i hopefully wont forget & never use again lmao
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vamp1r1cjuggalo · 1 year
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I made oc portraitssss
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buoyant-breeze · 2 years
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hello! first of all i hope you're having a great day, you deserve all happiness <3
second of all, i've fallen in love with your headcanons recently, and since i saw you're requests are still open may i ask for some scaramouche hcs? i'm okay with anything from fluff/cuddling/kissing or even something more nsfw, i just really wanna read what you have to write about him ahah ♥️
wishing you all the best!
— 🌱 anon (if that's okay? :))
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author’s note ⊱ no problem! decided to take this into a part two of how they cuddle! i went all the way and added his tormenting family, lmao
part one is here (albedo, childe, diluc, kaeya, kazuha, thoma, venti, xiao, zhongli)
characters ⊱ scaramouche, ei / raiden shogun, yae miko
warnings ⊱ completely safe!
rating ⊱ sfw
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scaramouche
by nature, he is not much for touch. he simultaneously yearns it more than anything, and despises it with all his heart.
it is at his weakest he will accept it. on his knees, at the end of the world. he’s sharp and ugly at his worst, and yet, there you are. 
when you hold him, he shudders and exhales deep against your chest, as if he cannot bear the weight of you around him. and yet, instead of running, he just burrows in, and hides himself in your arms.
in time, he learns. he reaches for you even when he has no reason to. he tucks his arms around you, and burrows his head into your shoulder.
he often rests against you, face pressed against your chest, or nose tucked against your throat; always looking for the beat of your heart.
in bed, he counts your ribs with the tips of his fingers, and cocoons his head into the shape of your neck as it meets your collarbone, counting the time with each breath of your lungs.
ei / raiden shogun
she cradles you, eyes drifting closed, brows furrowing down; it’s nearly a mournful look, but she keeps you close
only ends the embrace when you do; she never pulls away first
keeps a hand on your back and another curled around your waist
she has a habit of trying to hold you to her chest, and she’ll generally rest her head against the top of yours, sighing into your hair as if you erase every burden inside of her
usually makes soft comments, “the rain has grown still, and the moon is high. and you are here. safe, in my arms.”
yae miko
she teases you for wanting affection each time. “a 'snuggle’? well, i suppose. if you think you’ve truly earned it.”
but it’s only bark and no bite; each time, she’ll pull you into her arms regardless. she has a very soothing hold, and this close, you can catch the scent of something sharp and floral, like cherry blossoms and perfume.
likes to scratch at your scalp and the back of your neck. she’d never tell you, but it’s just a much a comfort to her to feel something as it is for you to be touched.
her guard is down when she’s asleep, and it is only like this that you can truly hold her back. she’d feel rather blissful, indeed, if she subconsciously felt you spooning her from behind, legs tangled together.
in public, she generally prefers the hugs where you mostly hug her arm, rather than her whole person. she finds your presence in such cases a delight, and not as much a hinderance.
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panvani · 1 year
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Japanese names are really really good like the fact that they only started having family names about 200 years ago meaning they were just like ummm ok guess we'll just call ourselves whatever the fuck and now a significant number of Japanese surnames sound completely made up when translated literally
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artemiseamoon · 2 years
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Wisteria & Moonlight 2
Chapter 2: Howl
Werewolf Will Miller x ofc | ft wolf Benny & ocs
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Words: 3,204  
fic info || previous || next
For @clydesducktape Moon in May week 2
Prompts used this week: territory
⚠️warnings: missing person, mention of kidnapping & killings
*** fixed the name error, for some reason this chapter I was calling her brother Andre, his name is Adrian. Sorry for the mix up 💕***
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In contrast to the desolate setting surrounding the bar, the view from Ajani’s hotel balcony is vibrant and bustling. The hotel is nestled in the middle of an Oak lined street. A beautiful Magnolia tree is in view, just across the way.
When her eyes drift to Quinn again, who is sitting across from her at the table, the younger woman is staring off, her mind working out the details of everything she just heard.
“Adrian’s a lone wolf, always has been. He’s set off on solo adventures for years, just takes his bike and rides. He came through here. I just need to piece the rest together.”
Quinn glimpses at Ajani’s phone once more. “I would remember if I saw him. He’s handsome.”
“And too old for you.” Ajani takes her phone back with a smile. “Do you think I could ask around at the bar?”
“It's better if you talk to my parents. Any non-pack member allowed to stay get vetted by them and Will. And my mom is like a Crow. She remembers everyone's faces, even if they just came once for 5 minutes.”
“Alright, can they meet today?”
“We can try. I’ll call 'em now.” Quinn rises to her feet and makes the call inside the room.
Shortly after, Quinn drives Ajani out to her childhood home, where her parents still live. It’s a classic two story house bookended by majestic trees with sprawling land surrounding it.
On the ride over, Quinn filled her in on the family. Jon, their father, is the Alpha of the Pack. Her brother Will Beta and next in line to lead. Izara, her mother, is a Luna.
Their marriage 26 years ago, a year before Quinn was born, united two packs, making them the most powerful pack in the area. At the time, it was a shock since most wolves didn’t combine packs, and theirs never did previously. But as Quinn tells it, Jon was ready to bite off anyone's head who tried to stop it. Her parents made history.
The two of them talked the whole way over. By the time they arrived the one thing Ajani wanted to know the most remained unanswered; why Quinn was helping her.
Ajani decided to shelf it for the moment and concentrate on talking to Jon and Izara. For the first time in weeks, Ajani feels hopeful; maybe this would point her in the right direction.
Upon entering the house, Quinn directs her to the living room and breaks away in another direction. “I’ll be right back.” She announces before disappearing around a corner.
Anticipation pumps through Ajani’s veins as she makes a left toward the living room. Before stepping inside, a newly familiar scent hits her nose, followed by the heightening of her senses.
Entering the room, she finds Will sitting on one of the couches, deliciously spread out, arms on the back of the couch, legs open. It’s downright sinful for a man to look this good. The little smirk that appears at the corner of his lips nearly takes her breath away.
“William.” She smirks.
He chuckles. “It's Will. Don’t let Quinn influence you.”
“What don't you like it?” Ajani sits in the love seat to his left. Will follows her with his eyes and a slight turn of his head.
“There are three situations in which I’ve been called William. School, which was a long time ago, by my mother whenever I was in trouble as a kid, or when Quinn is pissed at me. I prefer Will.”
“Okay, Will it is then.” She can’t pull her eyes away, even though every passing second she looks at him, her body temperature climbs rapidly.
Will abruptly stands and goes over to her. The herculean man crouches down in front of her and takes hold of her left arm. He admires the large tattoo covering the length of her forearm. Will zones in on a vine of flowers.
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“What flower is this?”
“Amethyst falls-” Ajani's heart is pounding in her chest now. He’s so close she can touch him. The way he firmly but gently holds her arm excites her. “Wisteria.”
“Why Wisteria?” He turns her arm, to view the other side. His eyes jump up to meet hers.
“Spiritual reasons. I’ve always felt like Wisteria is my soul plant…” she trails off, becoming further hypnotized by his sapphire eyes, “-a protector.”
Will’s hand moves down her arm to her hand. Taking his time, he turns it over and touches the inside of her palm. She can feel the touch in other places and holds her breath.
Will brings her hand to his nose and mouth. His facial hair tickles her skin. He closes his eyes and sniffs her palm. “What are you?”
An scene flashes in her mind; she images tearing his clothes off and straddling him right here. Her body goes completely still. “-just, mortal.”
“No,” his eyes remain closed. Will releases her hand then grips the arms of the couch. He inches closer, hovering over her. Ajani stretches her neck to look up at him.
When he finally opens his eyes, they're smoldering with intensity. Ajani's breath quickens. Will closes them once more, and zones in on her neck. He's so close now the tip of his nose brushes against her skin. Ajani moans at contact.
“M-maybe it’s the magic thing?” She shudders, too aroused to move.
“No. I’ve smelled witches before.” His large strong hand cups the side of her face. Will continues to hoover at the space between her neck and shoulder. “You are different,” his face is directly in front of hers now, “half breed.” He licks his lips, his eyes moving over her face now.
“Um...,” Ajani laughs nervously, “something to investigate after I- “her gaze falls to his lips, “I…do what I came here for, first.”
Will rises to his feet, widening the space between their bodies. Ajani takes in every moment of it, her eyes traveling the length of him. “You should.” He smirks and returns to where he was seated.
Not a second later, Quinn walks in, "get a room you two.” She settles into the couch Will is on. “They’re coming, Ben too.” Quinn’s eyes move from Will to Ajani, "I suspected that too, the whole half-species thing.”
Ajani pulls her gaze away from Will, turning her attention to Quinn. “Do you have something cold to drink, sweet tea maybe, even ice water?” Quinn shakes her head and leaves the room. ��
“You’ve just adopted a little sister. I hope you know that.”
“I’m getting that feeling.”
“She always wanted a sister," Will glances in the direction of the archway. “She would read all those books about magic in high school, watch all those movies…you’re stuck with her.”
Ajani chuckles, “ I don't mind.”
Will leans over, resting his elbows on his thighs as his hands come together. His voice drops so low she can barely hear him,
“I know you don’t know each other. If you did, Quinn would have bought you around years ago.”
A tinge of anxiety fills her at the words, but she’s not surprised. Ajani gathers she's pretty much the big sis of Quinn's dreams. It makes sense, all of it.
“So it’s safe to bet, as far as the Millers are concerned, you know the truth but are still willing to hear me out?”
“Exactly.” He replies before sitting back. Wills mastered the perfect blend of calm, controlled, and intense. His penetrative stare is intoxicating.
Quinn enters with a large glass of tea, containing an insane amount of ice; it's mostly ice. Quinn hands it to her.
Ajani sighs at the instant relief of the drink in her hands. Will set her body on fire, and now, she somehow had to get herself together to talk to Jon and Izara.
The moment the couple walks through the front door, she can feel embarrassment wash over her. It was no secret she was aroused, and from the sinful little glances Will is sending her way, he was loving it.
Great. Just great. Meeting the parents smelling like a horny teen. Great second impression.
Ajani digs around in her bag and grabs hold of a small mojo bag. With a quick upward glance, she notices Will and Quinn's noses wrinkle.
You can't get anything past werewolves.
It was a simple mix. The only purpose was to dim her scent. Ajani had serious shit to talk about. She couldn’t do that while imagining Will lifting her up and having his way with her on the nearby wall. Or bending her in unholy positions on the nearby table.
As she runs her fingers over the pouch, Will chuckles. He flashes that devilish smirk at her. Flustered, Ajani stays seated as still as possible and tears her eyes away from him. She releases the pouch and rests her hands on the arms of the loveseat.
When the couple enters the room, everyone greets each other. Ajani stands and shakes both their hands. She’s still on edge, they don’t know her and they’re both reading her. But, gaining an audience with them had to be a good sign. They easily could have kicked her out of the bar or worse.
Jon and Izara sit on the second couch. It's across from where Will and Quinn are seated. No one talks at first, and the longer the Alphas study her, the more her anxiety grows. The jewelry is near useless at this point. Will knocked Ajani off-center; now she has two powerful Alphas staring into her soul.
Breathing through her discomfort, she sits it out. There was no way in hell she was going to disrespect them or upset them, especially not in their house. So whenever Izara or Jon are ready to speak, the conversation will start.
Much to Ajani’s relief, Izara and Jon exchange a glance, then the conversation begins. Once given the floor, Ajani tells them everything she told Quinn. After that’s done, she pulls a photo from her bag. Leaning over the coffee table, she hands it to Jon, he takes it.
“This is Adrian, a recent photo. I took it 3 months ago.”
Jon raises a brow, looks at Izara, then hands it to her. The striking couple has solid poker faces, Ajani can’t tell at first glance if they have seen him or not.
Izara lowers the photo, her striking grey eyes meet Ajani’s, “we’ve seen him. About, 23 days ago.”
Ajani grips the arms of the seat, jerking forward, “really?”
Jon finishes with Izara left off, “He came in for a drink. Not often, but sometimes wolves ride through. They want a drink with their own kind before hitting the road again. We don’t usually let them in but...I liked him. Showed a lot of respect. He’d be a real asset in a pack.”
“We don’t know where we come from,” Ajani slumps back in the seat, trying to calm the emotions raging in her now. “And we’re adopted so…we’ll never know. We’re both loners, always have been. Even if in his heart he wants to be part of a pack, I always suspected the parental rejection thing just…you know…” she trails off and drops her eyes to the ground. "How did he seem? Was he okay? Not hurt or anything right?”
“He was fine, in good spirits once he realized his bold move of walking in wasn't going to end in a fight.” Izara hands back the photo. “He was ready though.” She chuckles. “The guts you both have.” She smiles, impressed.
“That sounds like him. I guess it’s safe to assume he charmed everyone once he passed the entry test.” She gazes down at the photo and that big bright smile of his.
“He did. Left a fan club behind when he left.” Jon replies.
Ajani slides the picture back into her bag. Her head is still hanging low, she misses him so much it hurts.
“Sweetheart,” Izara gains her attention, Ajani makes eye contact. She also realizes Quinn says sweetheart just like her mom does. “He was fine. Healthy. Strong. Nothing about him, or his scent, smelled wrong or worrisome. He stayed for about 3 hours then left, said he was staying at a place in town and leaving early in the mornin'.”
“He didn't say where.” Jon clarifies before she can ask.
Ajani nods, this is not a surprise. Adrian is private. He wouldn't disclose that information. She catches Will and his father speaking with their eyes, followed by a nod from Jon, then one from Izara.
Will scoots closer to the end of the couch. He extends his arm and rests his hand over Ajani's. “We will help you find your brother. You have our word.”
Relief washes over her. Ajani relaxes her shoulders and turns her hand upright, Will happily accepts and holds her hand. Will starts to say something else,then stops. Another strong energy enters the room before the person does. It must be the younger brother.
Benny strolls into the room covered in sweat. He looks as if he just came from working out, his shirt sticking to his chest and the longer strands of his short dark blond hair sticking to his forehead. He’s guzzling water and drops himself down on the couch next to Quinn.
“You must be the old friend.” He grins, puts the bottle down, then wraps a sweaty arm around Quinn.
“Eww.” She wines, much to the amusement of her parents.
“Gotta stay fit.” He says with a confident smirk.
When Quinn moves away, he pulls her back. The younger sibling shoots him a look but doesn't move away the second time. It seems of the three, Benny might be the brother Quinn is closest to.
Benny’s eyes return to Ajani, he notices Will's hand in hers, “Well, that was fast.” He’s ridiculously attractive, just like everyone else.
“You missed everything,” Quinn glances up at him, “I said 5.”
“I have a fight coming up. I was training.” The younger Miller seems to melt his heart because Benny frowns and gives her a little squeeze. "I'm sorry.”
“It’s okay.” Quinn smiles at him.
When Bennys eyes land on Ajani, she goes still. It’s hard to ignore how hot the brothers are. How the hell was she supposed to focus? It makes her think about Quinn’s comment at the bar: story of my life, the effect of the miller brothers.
The younger Miller is well aware of the effect he’s having, the devious little smirk on his lips is a tell. She feels a shift of energy to her left. Glancing over, shes sees Will staring at his brother. Bens gaze lingers despite Wills daggers.
Izara rises from the couch and walks over to Ajani. “You have something of his, don’t you? We can smell it.”
“I do.” One hand is still in Wills, she reaches in the bag with her other and retrieves a buffalo bone bracelet. Adrian left it at her place the last time they saw each other. She had one of her own but always liked his. Ajani suspected he left it there on purpose. “I have more of his stuff at the hotel.”
“This will do.” Izara takes it. She slowly rotates it, touching every bead. “This is fine…I don’t have magic in me as you do. But, since I was a girl, I could touch things and gain information.” Izara sits on the floor by Ajani and closes her eyes. She holds the bracelet in her palms, hands clasped together.
The room is so quiet you can hear a pin drop. Ajani can see Izara’s eyes move under her lids. After a few minutes, Izara opens her eyes. Ajani notices the tears welling up in the corners. The sight of oncoming tears makes Ajani’s heart stop.
“He’s alive. Your hunch is right.” Izara glances up at Ajani and hands it back, “but, he's in trouble…it will not be easy to get out of.” Her eyes are full of sympathy now. She rests a hand on Ajani’s knee. Ajani swallows the lump in her throat.
Getting up with a tired sigh, Izara turns to Jon. The two communicate non verbally. Her eyes move to Will, then Benny. “We have a problem.”
Ajani stands, she lets go of Will's hand and follows Izara. “What is it?"
Izara makes eye contact with Ajani and says two words, “The Mavericks.”
The second word barely leaves her lips before Bennys otherwise chill demeanor fades. Benny rises to his feet in anger, “what the fuck are they doing over here?!”
With a stressed exhale, Will looks to Jon.
“Fuck!” Benny walks away and paces, his hands over his head.
Will rises to his feet, his face tenses. He runs his hand over his mouth and beard. "Not this shit again."
Unlike his sons, Jon is silently fuming, it’s almost more frightening. He slowly stands up. Ajani’s eyes move to Quinn who appears both annoyed and worried.
Izara looks at Jon before speaking up, “it’s a pack of rogue wolves, a bunch of bastard rejects. No land. No home. They roam and take from everyone else. Consider themselves to be fucking rebels…a disgrace to all Weres. They have a nasty habit of kidnapping lone wolves. Especially along the Delta. Then, the wolf either assimilates or…is robbed then killed.”
Will goes off to the side of the room, he's talking quietly with his father now.
“I don’t know how they passed by here without us knowing." Quinn joins the conversation.
Will glances over at his brother, “They must have grabbed him up outside the border limits, while he was leaving town."
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Benny stops pacing. "Border or no border, they know the fucking rules this is our territory! The surrounding areas? Ours. They're banished from all of it!"
The anger in his eyes is mixed with something else now, sadness. When he notices Ajani observing him, he sinks back down on the couch, both his legs are shaking, his hands in fists. “5 years ago they… took one of my good friends. My best friend.” Benny’s voice breaks.
Benny jumps back to his feet and charges out of the house, letting the door slam behind him. Concerned, Quinn goes after him.
“Honey,” Izara puts a hand on her shoulder, “we need to free your inner wolf. Adrian pretended to join to stay alive. But…we don’t have much time. Adrian needs you at full power for this. Not half.”
Panicking, Ajani hides her shaking hands in her pockets. “But- I don’t know how to…I don’t know - I never…”
“I have a friend. She’s like you, born with magic, half breed. The only one I've ever known besides you…it’s rare what you have. If anyone can figure it out, it’s her. Come, we’re going for a drive.” Izara grabs her hand and leads them to the archway.
She stops briefly to talk to Will and Jon. “You’ll be okay here?” She asks.
“Yeah, “ Jon responds before kissing her, “handle this. We’ll drop the news and get ready. You need to prepare her,” his eyes move to Ajani, “we’ll have a plan by the time you two get back."
Ajani nods. "I'll be right back, gonna check on Ben. Ajani, meet me outside, near the silver car." Izara leaves the house.
“Hey,” Will takes a few steps closer to Ajani, “it will be alright. You trust me?”
"Yeah." She replies quietly.
Will kisses the top of her head and draws Ajani into a hug. It’s the kind of hug she could stay in forever. Reluctantly, Ajani steps away and steals one more glance of him before leaving the house.
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humblemooncat · 11 months
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I want you all to know that while I may not be seeing/liking the new patch posts y'all are putting out, Ki'to and I give you a big ol' heart from the Cieldalaes. You're doing great, sweetie. Hope you're all enjoying the new patch content!
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We'll catch up soon, but first, it's decorating time! (And back on the rank grind)
I'll definitely put a post up once my island's good and decorated. <3
And if anyone ever wanted to come visit, I'm always up for accepting friend requests and random stop-ins!
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