#and not his first instinct

[grad-writes]

snippets from Rookie 54

Lucanis and Rook settle into their relationship.

Since Lucanis and Rook officially began courting, some things changed within the Lighthouse—and some things didn't.

They still both got up at dawn to run through stretches and morning drills—as they had every day since Lucanis had settled in. But now, Rook greeted a startled Lucanis with a beaming smile and a loud, smacking kiss on the cheek. He had been so flustered the first time, he had not even returned it—and just stood with red ears in the middle of the courtyard.

Illario, of course, had been extremely amused.

(The second morning though, Lucanis had been better prepared. He stoically ignored his cousin's snickers, and made sure to brush her cheek with a quieter, but no less fervent, kiss in return).

Rook learned that while he wasn't one for public displays of affection, it didn't mean he was unaffectionate. Though outwardly he didn't touch her much more than necessary, she felt his heavy gaze fall upon her more often than not. His eyes traced her form languidly as she stretched and ran with Illario, and again when they split up; Rook to practice her spellcasting, and Lucanis to spar with his cousin. She could always feel his quiet presence in the background watching as if he were trying to commit her movements to memory.

And when they did touch—to help pull the other further into a stretch, or to correct a technique, or to lend a supporting hand when spinning through the air—his fingers lingered just a few moments longer than usual, a fleeting warmth against her skin.

Lucanis still always made breakfast. Only now, it had become Rook's favourite time of day.

He always had coffee and food ready on the table by the time she and Illario returned from washing up. Illario was chatty in the mornings and tended to keep up most of the conversation—but Lucanis would sit right beside her, thigh warm against hers, while they ate and laughed. They would bask in each others' presence—Lucanis in her sunny glow, and Rook in his comforting warmth—as their other companions slowly joined the table.

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[hinamie]

quick megumi style study

[kaidatheghostdragon]

Crack prompt: Danny has declared war on the curses in Gotham. He is armed with a water balloon gun, but the balloons are full of medical-grade ectoplasm. He targets any location, ghost, or liminal being tainted by curses and/or corrupted ecto - absolutely drenching them before yeeting off again.

This includes the Bats. Danny is smart about it, though. He lived in Gotham for several months before acting, so he could get the lay of the land. He also waits for patrol to be finished before hitting the Bats - he doesn't want to interrupt their Quest to Better Gotham (or be labeled an invader to their haunt).

One night, Danny happens upon Batman patrolling alone and waits for him to finish cleaning up a crime scene before hitting they guy with a half-clip of balloons. Batman gives chase, like he always does, and Danny runs, like he always does. He knows by now that, for whatever reason, Crime Alley is off limits to Batman. The whole alley just gives off "no (other) bats allowed" vibes.

Red hood is just more territorial. Whatever.

At any rate, Danny is enjoying the chase, using just enough ghost powers to stay ahead of batman, almost-but-not-quite taunting him. Crime Alley isn't too far, so instead of turning invisible around a corner like he usually does, he makes his way to the Alley to see if the no-trasspassing rule is enough to stop Batman mid-chase. He leaps across rooftops and weaves through fire escapes, ecto-balloon-gun bouncing by its strap against his back, until finally he's at the border, slightly tapping into flight to make the jump across a slightly wider road into the alley proper.

He turns around immediately, spotting Batman skulking on the rooftop on the other side of the road, stopping the chase and suit half-covered in healing ectoplasm.

"Sanctuary!" Danny yells, pumping his fists in the air from getting caught up in the exciting rush of adrenaline, "I claim sanctuary!"

"Who the fuck is claiming sanctuary in my territory?" Red Hood booms from almost directly behind Danny. He would have yeeted out of his own skin from surprise if he hadn't spent years honing his ghost-fighting instincts. As it was, Danny instead whirled around and emptied the clip of balloons into Hood, purely out of reflex.

Hood stood there, drenched in ecto like his fellow Bat one rooftop over, glaring murder at Danny with glowing eyes. But his haunt betrayed Hood's true emotions.

Surprise, concern, impressed, you-little-brat.

Danny booked it to the fire escape and turned invisible the second he was out of sight.

[mothgenes]

Part 3

Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3

[garlicgravy]

Based on a twitter trend,, 😋🫶

[bl-inded]

I find it soo endearing how awkward Faifa gets in this scene when Wine casually lays on his lap! But the thing is, this is not a one off. It happens whenever Wine has been the first to initiate contact.

He is shocked every time. He takes a moment to regroup before he hugs Wine back. He almost seems flustered. Like he's not used to being hugged. Like he's not used to receiving this kind of affection at all (or probably doesn't expect it directed to him).

Which is so weird when you think about it, because Wine is not the first to do anything very easily, especially show his admiration (and towards a guy! my sweet, previously closeted, gay baby 🥲). Fa is the one who eased him into this kind of comfort from day 1!

He casually pats his hair, touches him, hugs him, kisses him and just showers him with love. He's the one who broke Wine's barriers. He made Wine comfortable with accepting physical touch (at least from Faifa).

So, of course Wine thinks it's okay to do it back! And yet, when it's reciprocated...

Faifa is surprised

Every. Single. Time.

[deancasforcutie]

losing my mind how is one of these so obviously a straight person and the other so obviously not

[pilkypills]

Thorin “Does Not Like Lying” II Oakenshield Son of Thrain Son of Thror vs Bilbo “Would Absolutely Lie to You. Like a Damn Rug. Through his Teeth. Is Lying To You Right This Second” Baggins

[martianbugsbunny]

I really like how in the scene where Gabin and Tobias first interact, Gabin retreats every time Tobias expresses discomfort. Gabin's instinct is obviously to move closer, and he does a few times, but when Tobias wants him to step back he respects that. I think it's neat

[tornado1992]

Friendly reminder! Sonic Prime in Latin American Dub hurts more!

Exhibit A: Instead of calling Sails a beauty, Sonic actually tells him he loves him (he loves every version of his little bro!)

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 342

Danny reincarnates, y’know, as some realms beings who have previously died will do. He doesn’t choose a dimension or a perfect life or anything, he just misses being alive in a way that’s starting to grow unfamiliar now y'know? 

So he reincarnates, most memories gone and those not easily dismissed as dreams and imagination. He even gets a baby brother in this life, a tiny thing with bright blue eyes and a good grip on his fingers. He loves his baby brother. Adores him. Would do anything for him. 

Or, Danny incarnates as Thomas Wayne Jr, Bruce Wayne’s older brother. 

[margaretkart]

Underrated aspects of Dionysus: Theater and war

While Dionysus is famous for being the god of wine and madness ,many forget that he's more that meets the eye. One of the most important and regular things is the theater.

The theatre was dedicated to Dionysus, whose festivals were the driving force behind the development of Greek theater.

At the same time, while he's not a god of war, that doesn't mean he's not capable of that:

In Book 13 of Dionysiaca, Zeus sends Iris to the halls of Rhea, ordering Dionysus to make war against the impious Indians if he wants to join the gods on Olympus. Rhea gathers the troops for Dionysus.

Many have been still underestimating him, even though he is a complex character with many traits and layers, he's worth more recognition than the basic stereotypes they put in his name.

[kingandqueenofgoodtime]

[keferon]

*clasps your shoulders gently and looks you straight in the eye*

Keferon. Please read Ninth by Kyn on AO3. I think you would love it very much. It has a large chapter count, but don't be intimidated, it's very easy to get into. It is currently unfinished, but is being updated regularly.

You are the seventh person that recommended this fic to me so ahahahaha yeah

I’m doing great Help I hate some parts of it but I love the other parts I’m spinning in the blender

…..I made the moodboard….

[crispywizardtale]

[originalartblog]

pamper tiny chuuya tooo pleaseeeee (also can i see tiny verlaine and rimbaud) 🙏

I tinified them :)