#anyway hm... yes hmmm

[ro-bee]

KIRANDER / WOLF NARI THINGS FACTS STORY IDK

He's an albino gray wolf, he acts a lot more like a dog... Maybe millennia in the void tamed him or maybe is just his people pleaser nature. (Despite that he can be authoritarian I think)

Kiran is very old, the oldest of bishops, the first of them to find a crown.

He's not a big fan of fighting but is very good at it, he taught his siblings some techniques!

The relationship with the other bishops isn't really good, he loves them but they don't like him much because he's "too affectioned" and overall strange. They don't understand his vision of the world and I mean fair.

His morals are mostly pessimistic he believes in the concept of destroy and rebuild, his "excuse" is that he doesn't want to see people suffer so he comes to the conclusion that dying is better than living and that the world would be better without gods.

He's very impatient but doesn't show it... And he doesn't allow more than one (1) second chances, all his previous vessels were definitely killed by him after their first death againsts the bishops

He would come up with some bullshit like "I'm sorry, I won't prolong your pain any longer, I clearly was wrong you're not fit for this... Now rest" or "you tried but it wasn't enough" a bit evil... And not very productive from him since he can't free himself alone... Ironic because he's impatient lol his morals are very strong

So yeah basically goat killed all bishops without dying even once... That was hell

(Goat playing hardcore lmao)

Cal and Deb (kiran's Baal and aym) weren't given by the bishops but by they're mom did a ritual to gift them to their father (yes I'm gonna make Kiran x forneus (name need a change) canon here and make him the bio dad of the pups , how were they born? Idk immaculate conception probably), they are demigods, kiran loves them very much and they keept him "sane"

Also forneus is his most Loyal follower 🔥🔥🔥🥴

After goat kills all bishops Kiran uses his freedom to... Take care of the pups...

They knew this was going to happen and let him do it (like... Brainwashed behavior)

If the world was to be freed from gods then demigods shouldn't be here either, so he killed them. Fast and painless.

Ok ok relationship with goat :

Is always ups and downs but mostly it starts as just you help me and I help you kind of deal... After the first bishop down Kiran kinda start to catch feelings... Nobody went so far yet this goat was the one, goat never died again so they saw each other's only after the first chain got destroyed and Kiran was able to use a bit of his power to bring them to him as the pleased, they use those summonings to talk e know each other's better lol.

So after bishop one was down they were in a friendly mood? Relationship??? Positive?

After the second bishop goat started to be a bit confused about their big friend's plan... The bishop told them some stuff but they decided not to believe him still doubt started forming in their heart even if Kiran was always so affectionate

I think the crush start here

After bishop 3 was down the seed of doubt finally sprout and Kiran noticed that goat started to be more distant from him... After one day goat asked him "after you're free, What will you do to me? " and Kiran simply responded with "I'll free you too, from you're regrets and from all the pain, I'll free your soul and we will be together in peace" that didn't reassure goat one bit but they let it slide because they wanted to believe their god

At this point their relationship was a bit confused but I think there was love in there under all the doubts

After the fourth bishop was killed goat was scared, terrified even.

They finally knew what the real plan was, the last bishop told them, He told them everything and how that wolf would take their second life just for a crazy ideology. They won't let that happen, they are stronger than him anyway... This whole deal made them go a little mad and on a full rampage, it didn't help finally knowing that the stermination of their kin was basically kiran's fault, yes the bishops started it but it was all to stop the crazy plans of the wolf, a "little" price to pay to save everything else.

When they arrived to purgatory they noticed the pups were gone, not surprising considering everything they learned that day about their beloved wolf.

Their fight wasn't long, Kiran asked goat to just listen to him but they were not willing at all.

it all ends when they finally manage to pin him on the ground.

The relationship right now is divorce 😭😭

So Kiran dies, a very painful and slow death. Goat claims his place and they become the new God fo death.

That didn't satisfy them toh, now there was emptiness in their heart. They loved that wolf! They felt safe with him, he always attended their words wounds and now just like that he was gone. They killed him.

Goat would stop thinking about it for some years and would keep attending on their cult (in a very bad way) until one night they decided to bring the wolf back and make him pay and his actions again, like yes out of spite and to fill the emptiness.

Now can start the toxic yaoi

Bringing Kiran back will start this circle of love and hate, a desperate attempt from goat to fix the problems in their head??

Bro needs therapy (lamb is their therapist and will help them)

Every time Kiran would die goat would bring him back, bro doesn't deserve peace🔥🔥

Ok but with time goat calms down, realize that this is useless, Kiran realize that his actions were actually the problem, that he missed his siblings and his pups so much.

Sorry chat he changed a bit I think 😔

[penny-anna]

imagine you're a mechanic in the Transformers universe and you have a car come in with engine trouble so you open it up and the engine is just full of some kind of weird fast-spreading rust. never seen anything like it before

so you're like. hmmm. and you call the Autobots like 'hi I know this number is supposed to be for reporting possible Decepticon activity but I've got some kind of alien bullshit going on and I don't know who to ask'. they hand you over to Ratchet and Rachet is like 'hm I think I know what that is but let me come run some tests'

SO Ratchet comes over and has a look at the engine and is like yeah as I thought. its crotch rust. and you're like 'crotch rust??' and he's like yeah its crotch rust. its a. well I think humans call them STIs? its like that.

so you're like '..........are you telling me a Transformer fucked this car' and he's like yeah. looks that way. and you're like 'what in the world' and he's like I don't know. people are freaks. anyway we don't want this stuff spreading so I'll be back tomorrow with the right nanites. keep it away from the other cars.

he comes back the next day like okay so I have good news and I have bad news. you're like 'well what's the good news' and he's like WELL I spent last night testing all the autobots for crotch rust and they're all clean. so you're like 'does that mean the car wasn't fucked' and he's like oh no the car was definitely fucked there's no other way this could have happened.

so you're like 'wait. are you saying a Decepticon fucked this car?' and he's like yes. we have a Decepticon fucking cars. and they are giving the cars STIs. thank you for bringing this to our attention here are the nanites goodbye.

[in-zwielicht]

yknow sometimes i manage to delude myself into thinking i must be overreacting and jumping to pathologize myself but then i look at the people around me whose lives are so put together i can’t really help but think im alone on this one. as with most things

[mysteryshoptls]

SR Deuce Spade - Night Sky Chiffon Vignette

I heard him challenge me and I just…

[Library – Entrance Hall]

Riddle: The Princess in the Tower used a frying pan on a thief built like a brick in the closet…

[staaaaare]

Jack: ME!?

Kalim: I mean, you're the tallest out of all of us, right?

Deuce: There aren't any closets in the library… So I guess we'll need to use a supply room instead.

Jack: Hey, don't just ignore me! How were you planning on using "this" to lock me in, anyway?

Deuce: That's where I'm stuck. Housewarden, none of the books said how it was done, right?

Riddle: Correct. There's nothing written other than "The thief was locked up using the frying pan."

Deuce: So we gotta come up with something on our own, huh. Hmmm… I can't really think of what to use it for other than frying eggs.

Jack: I think "frying eggs" is a bit too specific. But I do agree, I can't think of anything else but using it to cook.

Kalim: Saaame. I can't think of anything.

Riddle: Perhaps when she came across the thief, she just happened to have a frying pan in her hands.

Deuce: I see. I guess if you're holding a frying pan, it could be used to intimidate a thief somewhat.

Deuce: Plus, maybe if I raised it up high like this…

Jack: Hmph, what, you think that's threatening?

Jack: It's said he was a thief, so he's probably had to deal with guards, or needed to run for long periods.

Jack: But the princess had been locked up in the tower forever, and never squared off against another person before.

Jack: Can't imagine the thief would ever lose to the princess unless he was somehow tied down or something.

Deuce: Who knows? The princess was always doing a ton of climbing, which woulda build up muscle.

Jack: What, you wanna go?

Deuce: Yeah, let's go!

Kalim: Ahahaha, suddenly Deuce's the Princess in the Tower and Jack's become the thief!

Riddle: You two are getting too heated. Leave your little tiff for later.

Deuce: Ah, sorry! I heard him challenge me and I just…

Deuce: …Oh!

Deuce: What if the princess didn't fight him or use force to stop him, but challenged him to something to make him listen to her?

Kalim: What's that supposed to mean?

Deuce: Jack just said, "Can't imagine the thief would ever lose to the princess," right?

Deuce: What if the thief also thought the same thing? I bet he wouldn't turn down a challenge from the princess, then.

Riddle: I see, so she used his carelessness to her advantage.

Jack: If what Deuce says is true and he lost to her in some way, I can understand the thief listening to her, sure…

Jack: But that still doesn't explain how the frying pan was used.

Kalim: Mmm… Oh hey, maybe it was used for tennis? A frying pan and a racket are pretty much the same thing.

Riddle: There's no ball, now is there? And it would be a massive issue if a ball or racket were to hit the books!

Riddle: Although, it may not be too bad of an idea to consider some sort of game that would utilize something similar to a frying pan.

Deuce: Something similar to a frying pan, huh. It'd have to have a rounded end and a thin handle…

Deuce: …A spoon?

Deuce: Oh yeah, if it's that one game that uses a spoon, then...!!

Kalim: Hm? You come up with something, Deuce?

Deuce: Yes! The "Egg Race"!

Jack: Egg Race? What's that?

Riddle: It's a common game that's played on sports days back in the Queendom of Roses.

Deuce: You balance a whole egg on a spoon and run towards the goal. The fastest one is the winner.

Deuce: I think the rules are different depending on where it's played, like some places'll disqualify you if you drop the egg, and others just make you start all over.

Jack: So, in other words, you're saying we should try playing this Egg Race thing with a frying pan instead of a spoon?

Deuce: Yeah. Wouldn't that make it a challenge that can be done with a frying pan?

Kalim: I like the idea! Oh, but… We don't have eggs. Should we ask someone to bring some?

Riddle: I find it hard to believe that an egg would fall easily from the surface of a frying pan, in the first place.

Deuce: It'll work. I've thought about that too!

Deuce: We still have a ton of sugar cubes left over that was brought in with the tea set.

Deuce: We'll stack them up high in the center of the frying pan, and whoever makes it to the goal without letting them topple over wins.

Deuce: How's that sound?

Riddle: It's not that difficult to stack cubes of sugar, though…

Kalim: Ack, they all fell over when I picked up the frying pan. It's gonna be hard to run while keeping it balanced.

Riddle: But it may be easy to implement in the library… Let us try Deuce's idea.

Deuce: Alright. So, Jack!

Deuce: IT'S TIME TO DUEL, YOU AND ME, WITH THIS SUGAR CUBE RACE!

Jack: What!?

[Library – Entrance Hall]

Deuce: Alright. So, Jack!

Deuce: IT'S TIME TO DUEL, YOU AND ME, WITH THIS SUGAR CUBE RACE!

Jack: What!?

Riddle: Ah, yes, if we are to consider this a competition between the prince and the thief, then a head-to-head duel is appropriate.

Kalim: Ahahah! Jack and Deuce, one-on one, huh! This is gonna be good～!

Deuce: If I win against you, I'm gonna have you go into that supply room over there.

Jack: You really want that duel with me, huh… What are you trying to pull here?

Deuce: Nothing? Oh, I get it. You're scared.

Deuce: I mean, if you think you can't beat me, we can think of a different idea…

Jack: Huh? Who's scared?

Jack: I didn't say I wasn't gonna do it. I'll take you on!

Deuce: The goal is the bookshelf on the far wall. The one who can make it there without letting the sugar cubes fall over wins.

Jack: Yeah, yeah, I know the rules. Let's start already.

Kalim: Okay, get yourselves lined up. Ready… SET, GO!

Jack/Deuce: LET'S GOOOO!!!!!

[dash!!]

Jack: Woah, the sugar cubes almost fell over already.

Jack: Tch… I want to pick up more speed, but running without letting it fall is taking all my focus.

Riddle: His sugar cubes almost toppled over right at his starting dash, but it looks like he recovered somehow.

Riddle: It seems like Jack has changed it up and opted to take larger strides.

Riddle: There's not a single wasted movement in his steps, he's very consistent. I'm sure his core is very well built.

Kalim: Jack's just zooming along! But Deuce hasn't moved at all from the start line.

Kalim: He's been adjusting how he holds the frying pan for a while now… Is he having trouble keeping the sugar cubes standing?

Riddle: No… Take a look. DEUCE IS OFF AND RUNNING!

Kalim: He's so fast!! But if he hurries too much, the sugar cubes'll fall over.

Kalim: …Huh, they're not moving at all. Deuce is almost caught up to Jack. This is turning out to be an awesome match!

Riddle: This is no time to be enjoying the race with your commentary. It will all come down to whether this can be considered passable for this specific anecdote.

Kalim: Oh, right. But we can still cheer for them, right? KEEP IT UP, YOU TWO!!!

Riddle: How carefree… Oh.

Riddle: Deuce has almost caught up to Jack, even though he had a delayed start…!

Jack: Urk, when did you...!

Deuce: You sure you can afford to look away? I'll be taking the lead now!!

Jack: Wait! Dammit, his running is so smooth…!

[dash!!]

Kalim: Deuce has passed Jack… and widened the lead!!

Riddle: THE RACE IS OVER! THE WINNER IS DEUCE SPADE!!

Deuce: YEAH!

Kalim: Deuce, you did amazing catching up. I totally thought Jack was gonna win.

Riddle: Indeed. I hadn't expected you to be able to run at such speeds while keeping yourself steady as you did.

Jack: …So it's not like you were trying to pull some trick on me, but you were challenging me in something you knew you could win in.

Jack: Tch… It's your win, Deuce.

Kalim: Huh, what's that mean?

Deuce: I knew I'd be able to win in the sugar cube race, is all.

Deuce: I've had tons of experience riding blastcycles up bumpy gravel roads and steep slopes.

Deuce: I'm pretty confident in my ability to keep my balance.

Riddle: So, back at the starting line, were you adjusting your grip on the frying pan, trying to figure out the best way to hold it steady?

Deuce: Pretty much, yes.

Jack: Looks like I got provoked into it.

Jack: I hate to say it, but a loss is a loss. I'll let myself get shoved into the supply room.

Jack: I'm ready to go. Do it now, Deuce!

Deuce: RIGHT, HERE WE GO, JACK!!

[SLAM!!!]

[Exterior Hallway 2F]

Riddle: We're finally back on the campus proper. We can still see the lanterns so clearly from here.

Kalim: It's so pretty～ I'm glad I get to enjoy this view with you guys.

Kalim: And hey, that sugar cube race thing that Deuce came up with sure was fun. We should all do it someday!

Deuce: I'm up for it. Though, I might just sweep all of you.

Jack: Yeah, right. I'll be the one to win it next time.

Riddle: I've grasped the concept after watching Deuce. If I participate, I won't stand to lose, either.

Deuce: You too, Housewarden…!? But, fine. Doesn't matter who I go up against, I'll never lose!

Requested by @farfalla049 and @skibidibabygirl.

[harunayuuka2060]

Yuurin's mother: Akane, I'm glad you came to visit after such a long time!

Akihiko: Forgive me, mother. The journey from Sunset Savannah to the Kingdom of Heroes is quite long. My delicate body is struggling even to endure the carriage ride.

Yuurin's mother: Oh, my poor baby. *hugs him*

Akihiko: *smiles*

Yuurin's mother: Ah, we should head to the living room and have a chat. There are so many things I would like to talk to you about.

Akihiko: Yes, mother.

Yuurin's mother: Is Leal treating you well?

Akihiko: Yes. He's a gentleman, mother.

Yuurin's mother: That's good to hear. Anyway, have you heard something recently about your brother?

Akihiko: Yes. He appeared on a modeling website.

Yuurin's mother: Yes. As expected of your brother; however, I can't help but be concerned about something.

Akihiko: Hm?

Yuurin's mother: He looks a bit feminine in his photos.

Akihiko: *chuckles* Oh, mother. Fashion sense is different in Sage Island.

Yuurin's mother: Still, what if people start to mistake that he's a girl? We can't let that happen.

Akihiko: *holds her hand reassuringly* Mother, you shouldn't worry.

Akihiko: Yuurin has never disappointed you, didn't he?

Yuurin's mother: *smiles* You're right. He's a responsible son. He will not do anything that will hurt his mother's heart.

Akihiko: *smiles* That's right.

Akihiko: Oh, and I almost forgot.

Akihiko: I have a gift for you, mother.

Yuurin's mother: Hm? What is it?

Akihiko: A journal. I had it blessed by the oracle serving the Goddess Mnemosyne.

Yuurin's mother: Oh my! *smiles* This is a wonderful gift! Thank you, Akane!

Akihiko: I'm glad you liked it, mother.

Leal: Master Akihiko.

Akihiko: ...

Leal: ...

Akihiko: Now that my plan has been set in motion, all I need to do is convince father.

Leal: Wouldn't it be risky?

Akihiko: *chuckles*

Akihiko: I'm his son, the one he failed to protect, and I'm also approaching the end of my life. As a father, he must fulfill my wish.

Leal: ...

Akihiko: Naturally, I have a contingency plan in case things don't go according to plan.

Leal: ...

Leal: *smiles in admiration* As expected of you, Master Akihiko.

Yuurin: You want me to start growing my hair?

Akihiko: Hm-hm.

Yuurin: ...

Yuurin: Alright.

Akihiko: *chuckles* Thank you, bluebell.

Yuurin: How long do you want it to be?

Akihiko: Hmmm... How about waist-length?

Yuurin: ...

Yuurin: That seems hard to manage.

Akihiko: Leona can help you with that.

Yuurin: ...

Yuurin: I think you meant Ruggie-senpai.

Akihiko: *chuckles* Oh, right. My bad.

Yuurin: *has received bottles of essential oils that promote hair growth*

Yuurin: ...

Yuurin: *looks at Ruggie and Jack*

Ruggie: They overheard that you were planning to grow your hair longer. You could guess what happened next.

Jack: You want it to be waist-length, right?

Yuurin: Yes.

Ruggie and Jack: ...

Ruggie: *wears glasses* Let's discuss some good hairstyles.

Jack: Dutch braids!

Yuurin: ...

[genshingorlsrevengeance]

Hmmm~ How about Mordred and Artoria in their own scenarios being protective over their S/O since the S/O is very pretty/handsome and thus people are always trying to flirt with them and at times get aggressive about it not liking getting rejected.

(F:GO) Artoria and Mordred reacting to people trying to flirt with Reader

Admittedly, Artoria is pretty blind when it comes to any form of flirting, whether that be toward herself or others.

At first.

The more time she spent with her Master and interacting with humans, Artoria increasingly gains awareness of how she views herself, and more importantly, the person she loved.

After her self-reflection, Artoria is now hyper-aware of any who would try to flirt with her. That, she can deflect without batting an eye and her stoic voice remaining intact.

The moment a stranger tried to woo her beloved? Now, they have incurred the King's wrath.

Of course, Artoria won't physically attack or harm any civilian/human, but she won't complain that the aura she radiates makes people believe she would do so.

As a king, she should command that sort of presence anyway.

Should it be a Servant however, she has half a mind to smite said offender with Excalibur.

But, she manages to keep her emotions tempered and calmly steps in front of S/O.

(Artoria) "You will refrain from making such advances upon my spouse!"

With her knightly honor, should said offender keep trying to make a pass, Artoria challenges them to a duel.

...Regardless of the fact if they're in public or not, everyone suddenly getting confused on why this woman was ready to throw hands.

It is a fight she'll win everytime with her skills alone, but doubly so because her S/O is watching.

Even if they had every intention of sticking with her regardless and had to calm her down from beating her opponent to a pulp.

Artoria is relieved hearing their affirmation, but still glances at her foe with a side eye.

(S/O) "S-Saber, are you alright?"

(Artoria) "Yes, now that our night is unobstructed once more."

(S/O) "Hah, thank you for stepping in. I'm sorry that you had to do so to begin with-"

(Artoria) "No need for thanks. I'd gladly do so again should the need arise."

A faint blush creeps onto her face once she feels S/O's hands slip into hers, a soft squeeze rendering her speechless.

(S/O) "I think this should get the message across so you don't have to, Saber.~"

A moment later, Artoria smiles and moves closer to them as they walk.

(Artoria) "Hm. Indeed."

Mordred may still follow the Knight's Code, but that will not save anyone who tries to flirt with someone that's hers.

(Mordred) "OI! This person's taken, who the hell do you think you're talking to?!"

She wasn't entirely tolerant of normal humans to begin with, these interactions pissed her off even more.

Especially if they brought her gender into the conversation.

And to that a swift knee to the stomach of the person trying to insist on flirting ends it.

With Mordred promptly (and effortlessly) swooping S/O off their feet and into her arms as she walks.

(S/O) "M-Mordred?!"

(Mordred) "Yell at me all ya want, you expect me to stand by as my bride is being spoken to like that?!"

(S/O) "Bride?-We're not even married...!"

(Mordred) "Bah, whatever! You know what I mean!"

(S/O) "I'm not angry! I'm just hah, surprised is all."

Mordred's eyebrow raised at that, as did her voice.

(Mordred) "Eh? By what?"

(S/O) "You picking me up like this it...feels nice."

Mordred turns an intense shade of red as she scoffs, looking straight ahead instead of looking at S/O.

(Mordred) "I have half a mind to drop you! How useless do you have to be that I have to intervene like this?!"

S/O would bring up the fact she's still holding them, and in fact tighter now that they mentioned it.

But they S/O would also to prefer to keep their teeth inside their mouth instead of outside.

[rekino2114]

Makima and her husbands reaction to Nayuta’s first school drawing and Nayuta making Makima a drawing for Mother’s Day saying she loves her and she’s the best mom ever! I also based that happy birthday mistake on one I made as a kid, when I gave my mom a birthday card instead of a mothers day one (I also tried my best to replicate children’s drawings, also-also I must admit I went on a bit of a children’s art spree, making what I think would be Nayuta’s representation of many of the other CSM characters in this AU, so uhh, if they’re ever relevant stay tuned for that!) have a good weekend!

Celebrating mother's day with makima and nayuta

Pairing:makima x male reader

A/n:Can this be considered the first art someone has done for my posts? Because I will actually start crying if it is 😭 IT'S SO CUTE AND ADORABLE I LOVE IT THANK YOU SO MUCH! Like not only do you make some absolutely amazing requests but you also took time and effort to draw those for me!? That's actually insane thank you so so much. Also I fused these requests again cause they were both great and happy mother's day to everyone

The moment you picked up nayuta from school that day, you could tell something was different. She was constantly looking around as if she was afraid of someone noticing her, and she didn't even run up to you and hugged you like she always did so needless to say you were worried

"Yuta, what's wrong?"

She glanced around again with her ringed eyes and gestured for you to get closer. When you did, she started whispering in her your ear

"Is mommy here?"

"No....she's at work"

"Daddy....do you know how to keep a secret?"

"Yeah what is it?"

".......but what if you tell mommy and everything gets ruined!"

"I promise I won't tell mom, what is so important anyway"

"Pinky promise!"

"Huh?"

"Pinky promise! You'll definitely tell her if you don't!"

"I already promised.....whatever I pinky promise I won't tell mom whatever secret you have"

"....hm!"

"......so what is it?"

Nayuta raised her hands dramatically and started speaking

"My teacher told me today you celebrate your mom and so we have to do that for mommy!"

"Oh you mean mother's day, yes I was already planning on celebrating, but I wanted to tell m-"

"NO! NO! DON'T TELL MOMMY! IT HAS TO BE A SURPRISE!"

".......why?"

"Cause mommy never gets surprised, I wanna surprise her!"

You couldn't deny that your wife had a weird habit of always knowing basically everything, especially everything concerning you two, probably because of her devil powers, so you understood where nayuta was coming from

"Hmmm, ok I get you, alright I'll help you"

"Really? Thank you daddy"

"Don't worry about it, I want to see mom happy too so we gotta make this awesome"

"Yeah it'll be awesome"

You and your daughter fist bumped and smiled at each other before deciding how to prepare for this mother's day

You had an advantage, which was the fact that makima didn't really know much about human traditions and festivities, so she probably wasn't aware of mother's day and you had more chances to make it a surprise

You started by decorating the house together, with you having to carry nayuta to make her reach all of the high places.

You also started to bake a cake for her. You really did treat this like her birthday for some reason, mostly because nayuta was so excited and you loved seeing her like this

You eventually asked nayuta what gifts you were going to give to her mother since you had already bought her something and she gasped and went over to her bag to grab something, a drawing of her and makima with a heart around them saying that she was the best mom ever

"Oh that's adorable"

"My teacher told me to do it for mother's day, will mommy like it?"

"Yeah I'm sure she'll love it.......but why did you write happy birthday at first?"

She blushed and immediately raised her voice

"I-I though it was mommy's birthday"

"......really?"

".....b-but everyone else in the class did the same mistake!"

".....d-did they?"

"........................yeah?"

You could tell she was lying but didn't want to make her feel even more embarrassed, so you just pat her head and giggled

"Well mommy doesn't really have birthdays"

"....uh? But you told me everyone has birthdays"

".......it's....uh.....very complicated, anyway I'm sure she'll love the drawing it's great"

Nayuta smiled, showing you all of her teeth and immediately hugged you

"Thank you daddy, I can't wait to show mommy"

"Me too, so we still have to finish everything, but mom is coming soon so can you distract her when she comes?"

"Yeah I'll do it, I'll be the best distracter ever"

You smiled back at her and you two broke the hug before you heard the familiar sound of keys jangling and opening the lock on the door, so you two got worried started panicking and ran towards the door that makima was coming out of

"I'm hom-"

"MOMMY! I WANNA GO TO THE PARK!"

"Huh?"

"I WANNA GO! I WANNA GO!"

"But I just got-"

At this point nayuta started to push makima out of the door so that she couldn't see all the decorations and yell louder

"I WANNA GO! I WANNA GO! I WANNA GO! I WANNA GO! I WANNA-"

"A-alright, come here, sorry darling, it seems nayuta is really eager for some reason, do you mind staying alone for a while?"

"Don't worry it's totally fine you two have fun and take all the time you need

"All right, l love you"

"Love you too"

Makima and nayuta walked outside and closed the door behind them while you breathed a sigh of relief and continued decorating and finished baking the cake

[Timeskip brought to you by chibi nayuta and chibi y/n playing with their dogs]

After a while you finished setting up everything right in time for your wife and daughter to come back

When the door opened, you saw makima walk in the room with nayuta on her shoulders, who was covering her mother's eyes with her hands

"Oh hi-"

"Did you know mommy is super good at walking without seeing? She didn't bump into anything"

"Yeah well she......has a lot of special abilities"

"May I open my eyes now?"

"Are you ready for the surprise?"

"Oh? You did something for me? I wonder what it is, of course I am"

Nayuta then removed her hands form makima's eyes who instantly opened and widened once she saw all of the decorations

"SURPRISE!"

After she yelled that nayuta descended from her mom's shoulders and ran off to go get something

Makima calmed down and smiled but then tilted her head in confusion

"Don't get me wrong I really adore all of this, but what is it for? I don't remember anything special happening today"

"It's mother's day, it's when all of the moms of the world are celebrated"

"Ah I see"

"And you're the best mom ever!"

Suddenly you both turned to see that nayuta had come back with the drawing she showed you before, she held it out for makima to see who grabbed it and looked it over

".........you did this.....for me?"

"Yeah obviously you're the best mommy ever!"

".......you really think so?"

"Yeah you're super awesome and incredible, you're the best"

The little black haired half devil then immediately went to hug makima, who snapped out of her trance and smiled brightly before hugging back her daughter

"I love you mommy"

"...I.....love you too"

The two stayed like that for a few seconds before breaking the hug. Nayuta then went over to the kitchen to try and grab a slice of the cake you had baked while makima stood up and looked at the drawing again

"Is every alright?"

You put a hand on her shoulder and she turned to look at you

"Oh, yes, sorry I guess I'm still not used to all of this"

"It's alright I understand, do you like the drawing?"

"Yes....it's amazing....nayuta made this just because she genuinely loved me.....it's truly wonderful I love it"

"I'm really glad, do you want to hang it up on the fridge?"

"Absolutely, I'd love so"

"Alright then, we should also go and start eating the cake too"

Makima nodded and smiled before realizing something

"Oh by the way, is there a celebration like this for fathers too?"

"Yes father's day, why?"

"That's great, I just wanted to know when was the day me and nayuta could celebrate the amazing dad you are"

"Oh thank you, but I'm just doing what any good dad would do, you're the amazing one like nayuta said"

"Well I guess I can't go against my daughter, so let's say that we're both amazing alright?"

"That works for me"

You two shared a brief kiss and looked into each other's eyes for a while

"....but......seriously, this is all because of you, I can never thank you enough for being in my life"

"You always say that"

"Because it's true, you're a wonderful father and husband, just thank you y/n, I want to keep living this life forever....with you and nayuta"

"Of course, I'll stay with you forever too makima, i love you"

".....me too"

You kissed again, and you held your wife's hand as you started walking towards the kitchen too

"Well I think that's enough reminiscing for now, we still have a party to celebrate and I don't want to keep nayuta waiting"

"Yes of course, I can't wait either"

And so you went to celebrate mother's day makima being happy that her daughter considered her not only a good mom but the best in the world, that truly made her incredibly happy and made her feel...truly loved like she always was around her family

[eepwriting]

One More ✶ IV x GN! Reader

Warnings: nsfw, smut, thigh riding, overstim, fingering, intercourse

To the anon who requested thigh riding, praise + overstim with ivy: I was in the middle of writing this and accidentally posted it instead of saving it to my drafts…so I had to delete that shit lol I’m so sorry. Anyway, this is for youuu! I hope you can still find it + thank you for the request 🤍

!! mdni !!

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“Hop on. You can help yourself.”

It took you a second to register what he just said.

“You can pretend I’m not even here. Hm, how about that?” He reaches for your hand, his covered mouth pressing to the back of your hand, leaving gentle kisses. When you don’t answer he looks at you with impatient eyes and taps his thigh. “C’mon.”

You shift in your seat before standing to remove your bottoms. One leg bends and comes to sit in between his thighs, the other resting beside him, his thigh now caged between your legs. “See? That’s wasn’t so hard was it?” His hands grip your hips. “Now, I’ll sit here, and you do whatever you want.” His eyes are relaxed as he lets his head fall against the couch cushions.

You blush. The way he’s speaking to you, demanding yet calm. The way his hands are ever so slightly guiding your hips back and forth over his thigh. All of it makes your brain fuzzy.

You take a deep breath before firmly pressing down on his thigh, your hips slowly rolling forward then rocking back. You can’t help but let out a whine, the friction feeling like a reward after the yearning you’d felt all day. Your pace quickens slightly.

“Mm, that feel good?” His hands grip tighter as he flexes his thigh. You give him a weak nod. “Oh yeah? You look so pretty up there using my thigh like that.” You whine out at his words, one hand landing on his shoulder, the other gripping the back of his neck. You lean over him, your lower half, having developed a mind of its own. Hips snapping back and forth, your own thighs, closing and opening as you push yourself harder down on his leg.

IV’s hand shoots up to pull his mask up and over his chin and mouth before he grips your jaw, bringing your mouth to his. He kisses you, deep and slow. You moan into his open mouth and grip the back of his neck tighter. He pulls away slightly “Tell me how you feel baby. You like riding my thigh like this?” He’s bouncing his leg now, looking up at you through his lashes, his hands gripping your hips even tighter.

You let out a breathy yes and a quick nod. “You feel so good baby. So good.” You moan out, your eyes squeezing shut. Your release is so close you can almost taste it. You take notice of the way iv’s hips slightly buck up towards you, the way his hard cock is straining the denim of his black jeans. Everything combines into the perfect mixture, aiding that knot in your lower half to finally unravel. Your head rolls back, a cool flash starts at the top of your head, crashing down your body before settling between your legs.

“There you go baby. Always so good for me, aren’t you?” He says with a slight groan as he watches you. IV’s hands run up and down your sides as your hips slowly come to a stop. Another whine leaves your mouth as you lean into him, your head on his shoulder. He lets you stay that way for a short while, before wrapping his arms around you, standing up slightly and laying you down on the couch.

He’s standing over you now, his hands making quick work of his belt. “You gonna let me fuck you now? You’ve been asking all day.” He shifts you over on the cushions before straddling your hips, his head coming down to kiss you. His hands roam your neck and chest as he licks into your mouth. Soon his hand finds its way in between your thighs, his fingers lightly rubbing and teasing you.

Your teeth come down on iv’s bottom lip as a whine crawls up from your throat. “Hmmm, easy.” You make a poor effort in shifting yourself away from his hand.

“Shhh, I know baby.” He moves to leave open mouth kisses on your jaw. “You can give me another, can’t you? You asked for this, remember?” His other hand pushing down on your hips, keeping you still.

You let out a guttural moan because he’s right. You have wanted this all day but you’re already so sensitive. You know it’ll take little to no time before you cum again. You can already feel yourself reaching that peak. IV pulls away to sit up, his hand still moving between your legs, faster now. He looks down at you and grabs your hand. “Be good for me baby. Make a mess on my hand, c’mon.”

Your pleasure catches up to you and you feel that familiar feeling again. You can’t help the almost silent cry that leaves you. IV works you through your second orgasm, one hand still working you, the other still gripping your hand. “Oh, good job baby.” He lets out a chuckle as he leans back down to capture your mouth in a sloppy kiss.

His mouth travels down your neck. “One more.” He sits up again, his hand reaching into his boxers, pulling his cock out. He gathers some spit in his hand, pumping himself a few times.

You don’t know if you have another in you, but you can’t bring yourself to push him off. Deep down you want this just as much as he does.

He teases, the head of his cock just barely entering you before he pulls away. He does this multiple times until he finally pushes his full length into you. You moan out, basically on the verge again, having just finished mere minutes ago. “Wait. Wait, just sit there for a second.” You breathe out, your hands gripping his forearms. IV listens, his hips still while his hands rub comforing circles on your hips and stomach.

You give him a slight nod when you’re ready. He pulls out until just his tip is still in you, before burying himself again. A low but long moan leaves him, his head thrown back. “Shit baby. Feels so good when you’re wrapped around me.” He lets out a huff before bringing his hips back and snapping them forward.

Tears prick your eyes, everything feeling overwhelming and sensitive. IV notices and leans down to rest his forehead against yours. He coos at you, peppering kisses on your cheeks and mouth. “You can take it can’t you? You’re doing so good for me.” His thrusts are somewhat harsh and quick, but you can tell he’s loosing himself with the way his breath stutters.

Arms on either side of your head, he picks up his pace. His cock pummeling in and out of you. His whines and moans are gruff and constant.

His hips falter and his breathing becomes shallow and quick. “Where do you want me?” He whimpers. You wrap your legs around his waist, arms around his back and bring him down to you. Your mouth attaches to his in a hungry kiss, occasionally interrupted by moans from both of you. IV’s hips stop when you feel him twitch and release into you.

With him, his sounds and your overall sensitivity, another orgasm washes over you, smaller and weaker this time. Your whole body shudders as you moan out a weak cry into his mouth. You have zero energy left.

You hear a groan from IV before he pulls away from you. “Hm, you okay?” He’s breathless as he cups your face. You nod, on the verge of sleep.

He pulls out of you, before leaving the room in search for a wet cloth. He’s back a short time later, gently cleaning you and himself up. When he’s done he squeezes your hand before slotting himself behind you on the couch. He drapes a blanket over the two of you before wrapping his arms around your waist. “You did such a good job baby, thank you. I knew you could give me one more.” You feel him kiss the side of your face before your heavy eyes close.

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This was so fun to write y’all! Sorry if the ending kinda sucks :/

If you want to see anything in particular, feel free to request.

K. Bye bye.

[jakexneytiri]

okay but dilf!jake hating your bf and when he’s fucking you hes making fun of you for hanging out w that boy

YUM. YES.

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“does he ever have you like this?” jake’s words come from above you, while his glistening skin smacks against yours in sharp, rough thrusts.

“does…he…hmmm?” you hum gently, too fucked out to fully think straight.

“does he make you feel this good? d’ya ever go dumb on his dick like this?” jake asks. he raises a calloused hand to grip your jaw, forcing you to look up at him.

your walls immediately clench around him, loving the feeling of his aggressiveness.

jake continues his rough pattern, rutting into you like he hasn’t fucked in weeks. except, it’s only been 24 hours.

desperate, filthy moans are the only noises escaping your lips, truly getting fucked dumb by your olo’eyktan.

“he’s- ohh, mmmm……..not you, if that’s what you’re asking.” you pant softly, inhaling sharp quick breaths.

“s’ not what i’m askin’. does. he. make. you. feel. good?” jake repeats himself, each pause delivering a sharp rut of his hips into yours.

“oh, fuck…” you whine, as his cock continues to repeatedly hit that perfect spongey spot inside you. “does neytiri make you feel this good?” you smirk, attempting to change the subject. sure, your boyfriend gets the job done eventually, even if you have to imagine him as jake to do so. but jake’s just…better. in every way. but you won’t dare admit that to him, his ego’s big enough as it is.

jake chuckles darkly, gripping your jaw so hard you’re swear it’ll leave bruises. “we’re not talkin’ about me, hon.”

a low grunt escapes his lips as the tip of his cock bulges just beneath your navel, earning a satisfied moan from you.

“does he fill you up like this? huh? does he even reach this spot of you, sweetheart?” jake’s thumb runs over the bulge, smirking as he looks over your body. “c’mon, what do you even see in him anyway? candy ass bitch. he’s small, isn’t he? that’s why you need a nice, thick cock like mine, yeah?” he questions, even though he already knows the answer.

“he…he’s…..nice!….and he….fucks me whenever i ask.” you moan out, eyes closed from the pleasure building deep in your womb.

“do you even come? how long does it take him, five minutes? ten?” he teases, smirking as he settles himself in the crook of your neck, inhaling your sweet scent. “you shouldn’t have to ask, hon. ‘course he’s gonna say yes, who would be dumb enough to say no to you?” reaching his other hand up to your breast, he gives it a hard squeeze, thumb and index finger pinching your sensitive nipple.

“of course i come.” you state, eyes rolling back as you playfully shove at his chest.

“that right? i think if you did, you wouldn’t have my cock buried in your cunt right now, baby.” jake smirks as he says this.

“and he’s terrible in training. tuk could shoot better than he does. then again, can’t blame him if he’s thinkin’ about this sweet pussy all day…..” raising his thumb to his lips, jake sweeps his tongue across the calloused skin, lowering it back down to press against your sensitive clit. slowly, his thumb works in circles as his cock continues to abuse your cunt.

jake feels your walls clamp around him, groaning as his thrusts begin to pick up an even faster rhythm. “jesus, baby. you keep squeezin’ me like that and i might just send you back to that loser with my load inside ‘ya.”

“do it. see what he does.” you pant, challenging him. but jake just smirks and shakes his head.

“kid’s terrified of me. won’t even make eye contact during training. maybe i should mention what a good fuck his little girlfriend is, hm?”

“ohhh, fuck. shut up and fuck me!” you plea desperately, clinging to the nape of jake’s neck.

“so filthy when i’m fuckin’ you dumb, huh? is that any way to ask?” jake tsks, slowly pulling out of you.

“nonono! i’m s-so close, please!” you beg, thrusting your hips upwards in a desperate attempt for jake to slide himself back in.

he just shakes his head as he grabs your hips firmly, turning you over onto your stomach. his fingers dig into the skin on your hips as he raises them up. he grips his cock, tapping the tip of it against your abused hole before he plunges back inside of you.

you let out a loud moan as jake uses one hand to hold your hands behind your back, while the other grips your queue, allowing your back to arch just the way he likes.

the sensation of pain and pleasure is too much for you as your orgasm rips through you, violently shaking and coming undone on jake’s cock. all he needed was to feel your walls fluttering against him to come undone, as well. hot, thick seed coats your womb, filling you so deep you begin to feel bloated from how full you are.

jake continues to ride out his release, mumbling soft “fuck”s while his seed fills you completely. once he’s positive he’s emptied himself entirely, he pulls out of your abused hole ever so gently, watching his seed seep out. “fuck, i love this view. wishin’ i had my camera right about now.”

you just slump against the forest floor, nodding and mumbling nonsense, truly too fucked out now.

jake chuckles, grabbing your loincloth to lace back up first before tying his own. “same time tomorrow?”

you smirk, as he helps you to your feet. “if you’re lucky, old man.”

[blondeaxolotl]

Jade actually ships Jamil and Floyd really hard but he shows it in weird ways.

Ah Jamil-san have you heard of an old story where a merfolk took their partner's scale and stabbed it in with their own, so they might always have a piece of their partner with them? Its quiet a romatic tale, don't you agree? *eel grin*

Jamil: What the fuck

Floyd later: Hey Jams~ Could you give me one of your scales-

Jamil: FUCK NO! I mean, uh, no, that's not-

Floyd: Okay, sorry, didn't realize you were so defensive about them. *worried pout*

Jamil: .... Jade told me *insert weird story*

Floyd: Hmmm that old thing? Yeah its an old legend, its even older than the one of the mermaid princess that went to land. But its not a tradition or anything. I didn't know old stories like that creeped you out Jamil~

Jamil: Of course it creeped me out! Anyway, what do you want my scales for?

Floyd: Promise bracelet.

Jamil: ..... What?

Floyd: Y'got promise rings up here right? Well, in the sea its common for merfolk who have scales to sew them together with string to symbolize their unity. Kind of like that old legend but less... extreme.

Jamil: ....................WAIT-

Floyd: *wraps his arms around Jamil and squeezes* Nope, wheen you get with a Leech, there's no going back~ You basically promised to marry me the day you said you'd go out with me~ Don't worry we can take it slow if you want hehehe. I love you Jams~

Jamil: *blue screens hides in his hoodie blushing* im starting to regret every decision I have ever made up to this point ever...

Floyd: Im so happy with every decision leading up to this point :))

Jade: I am such a good wingman :D.

Floyd: GTFO

Jade: This is also my room-

Floyd: *Throws a pillow at him*

Jade: *dodges*

Azul, completely oblivious: W- *gets hit in the face by the pillow*

Azul: I- Whatever, Im deducting that from your pay check. Im too busy to deal with either of you now. I have a meeting with a new worker, hopefully less troublesome.

Jade: Hm~ I think I'll join you Azul, after, all my brother is quite busy. :)

Azul: ...Im too tired to care, whatever.

Jade: Did Riddle-

Azul: Shut up.

Jamil: ....Are they gone now?

Floyd : Yeah.

Jamil: Great, Im also leaving- *tries to get up*

Floyd: Nope you're staying right here. *Lays on top of Jamil* Good night Jams~

Jamil: It's only- Oh fuck it's 10 pm I need to go- Floyd, move.

Floyd: Tiger fish can handle himself let him be-

Jamil: Floyd-

Floyd: You've left him alone plenty of times by now.

Jamil: Yes, and one time he tried to "cook a midnight snack" and almost burnt down the dorm.

Floyd: Fine. *Gets up*

Jamil: *sigh* Thank-

Floyd: *Picks up Jamil* We can go sleep in your dorm and talk about our wedding: ^^

Jamil: W-no- arghh *hides in his hoodie again*

Floyd:^^

The end. This ask is going to get deleted by tumblr isn't it.

This is so cute hehfhehsdfhfdhsfd I love the idea of Jade being the wingman that's so funny, Floyd's little "Jams" nickname for Jamil is so cute as well I love I love I love I love

Jade and Floyd separately telling Jamil about old merfolks story that are both disturbing and weirdly romantic (and Jamil being distrubed by it) I love that I love creepy shit about merfolks yesssssssssssssss this made my day thank you hehehehe

[igglemouse]

Week 3 ~ Just A Smile ~ Monday

Right as I finish a woman by the name of Caroline Alford approaches me and asks for help. She's curious about my yoga routine.

Caroline: Just, well, what does it help with, exactly?

Sasi: Everything? It helps your mind and body, what else could you want? I am not saying it is better than other forms of working out, you must keep your body active in one way or another, but I feel it is something everyone should do just for the flexibility alone.

Caroline: Yeah, I see...

She says but I can tell that there is something else on her mind, she doesn't seem completely here and that's when I realize I've heard of her before.

Sasi: You're that woman I've seen on the news? Investigating that slaughter?

Caroline: Hmm? Yes, I suppose that is me.

Sasi: That is pretty cool, adventurous even, are you like some international murder investigator?

Caroline smiles: Hm? Yeah, I guess you could say that...Anyways, thank you Sasi! Sasi was it? I appreciate the conversation but I'm afraid I can't stay for now. I'm off to follow a lead and maybe after, if I'm still alive, I'll come back for those yoga lessons hmmm?

Sasi: Umm yeah, that sounds like a good idea!

Index ~ Next

Also! The week and day is for moments like these! This meeting happened before we find Caroline running through the forest!

[elegyofthemoon]

idk if anyone's interested, but the section "A Shot from the Sky" from "Investigation of Ancient Pattern Rubbings from the Luofu":

One of the most common literature themes in Xianzhou is fire deification. In the era of the Flaming Catastrophe, a hero was sabotaged by the nobles and imprisoned. The hero later worked with Flint Emperor — the leader of the heliobi — and destroyed the Muldrasil, the wingweavers' lair, with a divine arrow. The hero's body dissipated, but it was not the end of his life. Instead, he ascended to become The Hunt, also known as the Reignbow Arbiter by the Xianzhou people. However, there is no factual evidence to show that the hero is Lan. Almost all theories that support this assertion are less-than-credible, given that they can all be traced back to a single origin, which is the "Ode to Reignbow Path." This is why the Alliance has not made its stance clear about this assertion, although it is widely circulated among the folks. Well... Although the Alliance has never denied the authenticity of the fire deification myth, we all know it is equal to a denial from the Alliance's standpoint.

The section (IV) in question from "Annotations from 'Ode to Reignbow Path'":

Brilliant stratagem needed for dire plight, the Reignbow roused out of necessity. [†2] Tell not the glorious to rest with their wine, but prays for the Heliobus to encase their entity. Tell not the warrior to rest in slumber, but with the Flint Emperor to assault our nemesis, without charity. [†3] Human lives are but a transient lightning. The fate of heroes never lies in their own hands, never with certainty. All the people rose to follow the Reignbow's example, daring to guard the sky and protect home and company.[†4]

Related editor's notes in the section:

[Editor's Notes] [†2] To repulse the invasion, the Xianzhou people decided to raise Reignbow from their slumber. Once awakened, the Reignbow analyzed the situation and concocted a strategy to break the deadlock. [†3] Reignbow ignored common advice, heading into the prison deep within the Xianzhou Zhuming and persuaded the imprisoned Heliobi leader, the Flint Emperor, to help the Xianzhou fight off the Denizens of Abundance. They made a deal and the Reignbow allowed the Flint Emperor to possess their physical body, in exchange for the power of the Heliobi. [†4] Inspired by the hero's sacrifice, many Xianzhou residents made the same heroic deal. They formed suicide squads and marched alongside the Heliobi. As clouds that cover the heavens, will the warriors protect the Xianzhou and soar eternal. This is the origin story of the name "Cloud Knights."

Is this important for Ruan Mei? mmm probably not lmao but I just thought the idea is interesting if you think about how these play now into folk tales and the idea of Ruan Mei getting raised on such stories before deciding to take godhood by the hand and learn to play god herself

wait actually ruan mei wanting to become an aeon brings back that questionable legend about how someone on the luofu became lan i need to go back amd look for it but its a thought.

[wardenbloom]

Caleb: As I fall

Warning: contains sexual scenes 🍆

"ZAYNEEEE!" Nia yelled and jumped head first and her arms wide from the 10th floor of the building. Zayne was just leaving after his shift and now his mind is in shambles as he saw his friend falling from the 10th floor.

Oh Astra. Please, let my source of headache just... Behave even for a day.

Zayne thought as he timely caught her in his arms. She was laughing and smiling childishly.

"Hahahaha!!" She laughed as she hugged him.

"Nia! You are not to do that again!” Zayne sounded worried and at the same time annoyed. "What if your evol suddenly stopped working mid-flight??"

"Oops hehe sorry.” She unapologetically pinched his cheek as his eyebrows furrowed.

"You're off now?" She asked.

He took a deep breath and nodded.

"I see, well, it's been weeks since we've eaten out. How about we have some dinner tomorrow? My shift is just about to start." She said while putting on her identification card.

"... Sure. Let's have dinner tomorrow."

Zayne and Nia had been close friends since their med school days. While Zayne had troubles talking to his peers, Nia never did even though there's an age gap between them and their peers.

Consider it a case of an extrovert adopting an introverted friend.

Sleepovers, review nights, shared meals, and when asked for a partner in their lab subjects, they always choose each other. Years have passed, and still, Nia have not confessed her feelings for him. It was embedded in her mind when Zayne mentioned:

"I wanted to be a Cardiologist for a certain someone. Because I want to be there for her if she gets any complications."

Now, they're both working professionals who excel in their field. Nia started doing her rounds then went back to her clinic to update the patient records.

She sighed.

I really think I should tell him how I feel...

She thought while typing.

The next day, Nia was excited to have dinner with Zayne. They agreed to meet at the park at 6:00PM.

Okay, I'll confess today... If he rejects me, I can just... Move somewhere far

Nia thought to herself as she dressed up and put on make up. She decided to wear a backless dark dress that hangs until her thighs. She tied her hair into a low bun and wore her high heels.

She took the cab to the park then sat on the bench. Around her were students chatting, families walking with their kids, and old people getting their daily walk.

[6:04 PM]

Hmmm... He was never late before...

She scrolled through their chats and read yesterday's messages that he confirmed their dinner tonight and that he'll fetch her at the park.

Meanwhile, Zayne was preoccupied with the claw machines at the arcades as his childhood friend asked him to play today. He focused his senses to get the Astro Penguin for her.

"Yes that! I like that penguin!" His childhood friend said. After a few tries, he finally got her one.

He felt happy as she held the plush toys they got from today. But something felt off.

Hm, it seems like I have forgotten something... he thought as he drove her home.

Nia noticed that it was getting dark. She called him a few times but he didn't answer so she just waited.

[8:34PM]

ahh... I'm so hungry... Did he forget?

A sinking feeling enveloped her heart as she held back her tears.

Of course... He never looked at me, anyway. It was all just me.

She conceded then decided to go to a bar.

[8:40]

Zayne dropped off his friend at her place then bid goodbye to her. He walked back to his car then checked on his phone.

[Nia (Best girl eveerrrr!!! Hey don't change this or I'll cry) 4 missed calls]

Oh no... Nia...

Zayne hurriedly drove to the park and ran around looking for her.

She must be waiting... I'm sorry...

Zayne called her but her it seems like her phone was turned off. He felt guilty. He knew that she would be waiting for him but it was almost three hours from their meeting time. Zayne decided to go to her place instead.

Nia found herself at a pub, rather than a bar. She thought that the food would be better there since she haven't had her dinner yet. The place was quite peaceful than a bar. There's a flatscreen TV playing a football match, arcades with combat games, and some parlor games too.

She sat at a booth near the bartender then ordered a large serving of fish and chips, a quarter of roasted chicken and some beer.

She ate alone as she held back her tears. She chugged on a pint of beer and stuffed her mouth with chicken.

... I see... Well, maybe its Astra's way to tell me that I really shouldn't confess...

After stuffing her stomach, she went to the bartender's counter then sat.

"Sangria. The red one." She ordered and the bartender obliged.

While she was drinking her Sangria, a tall man with dark hair stood beside her and ordered his drink.

"Hey man! Been awhile!" The bartender greeted the man.

"Yeah, I know! This place looks more lively!" He smiled. "I'll have the usual."

Nia took a deep breath and sipped through her straw, still thinking about how Zayne stood her up.

The man sat beside her in silence as he sipped on his glass. Nia felt a stare and she looked at the man beside him and frowned.

"What do you want?" She aggressively asked.

He smiled. "No, uh, nothing. I just thought you looked sad."

Oh. He's quite handsome.

Nia thought. His light purple eyes caught her attention. She didn't reply and felt her heart aching. She sighed and ordered another drink.

"You can tell me if you want. I heard talking about things makes you feel better." He offered.

"No thank you. Talking about personal experiences makes you attached, if anything."

The man laughed. "It seems to me that someone broke your heart, miss."

"Okay. You're being too nosy. What is it that you want?" She blurted out.

"You see, I'm in my 3-week vacation and right now I'm just passing time." He smiled at her. "It just so happen that a beautiful girl is sitting on the chair that I used to sit on everytime I go here."

Nia looked at him closely. She thought that he was fairly handsome and he looks friendly as well.

"Do you have time?" She finally turned to him.

He sipped on his glass and replied "Yeah, why?"

She took a deep breath.

"Do you wanna fuck?" She asked straightly and he choked on his drink.

He cleared his throat and looked at her and smiled. "My place?"

"No. Let's not do that. It's your dwelling and I really don't wanna see your personal belongings." She stood up. "I know a place."

Nia led him to the Linkon Hotel then went to the reception. The place was well-lit with expensive chaneliers hanging in the ceiling. The pearl white tiled floor was lined with gold that matched the couches.

"Damn. You really picked an expensive place." He chuckled.

"Well, you're going to pay anyway so I thought I should go all out." She grinned then got their room card.

"Huh?? Wait, what?" He followed her as she walked going to the elevator. Inside the elevator he carried her purse. "You're lucky I can actually pay for this." He whispered.

"Of course. You said I was beautiful and this beautiful girl deserves only the best, right?" She smiled and blinked at him.

He unconsciously bit his lower lip and took a deep breath.

Once Nia had opened the door to their room, he gently wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close. She looked up to him and kicked the door close.

He gave out a small chuckle and kissed her neck while he pressed his body against hers.

"You know, I've been looking at you since I entered the pub. That dress looks really hot on you." He whispered while caressing her thighs.

"Backless, really? I can even see your side boobs earlier." He bent down and kissed her breasts over the linen.

She breathed heavily as she felt a tingling sensation. "Mhh..." She sighed while gently grabbing his hair.

He gently pulled her up and had her sit on the table as he kissed her neck.

"I didn't get your name." He looked at her in the eye and smiled.

"We need names?" She kissed his cheek.

"Of course. How would I say your name when I cum if I don't know what your name is?" He chuckled.

"What? Hahaha," She laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck. "My name's Nia."

"That's a really cute name, Nia." He kissed the tip of her nose. "Caleb."

"Oh, that name is moan-able. Clap clap to your parents for naming you that, Caleb." She teased. He smiled at her and slowly kissed her.

His lips gently sucked on her lower lip while his hand traveled along her smooth and naked back. She embraced him and unconsciously grinded her hip against him, feeling his hardness in between her thighs.

Caleb's tongue slowly opened her mouth; she gasped and sucked on his tongue. Nia could feel a smile forming on his lips as they shared a deep kiss.

He slowly slipped down her top and revealed her breasts. After kissing her, he bent down and sucked on her nipple while running his finger on the other.

"Mmmhhh... Caleb..." She sighed in pleasure.

He then stood up and removed his shirt. His body was toned and a bit bulky. Nia stared at him; he smirked.

"Like what you're seeing?" He asked then knelt down to feel her wetness. He gently touched her over her panties and felt that she was soaking wet.

"Ahh..." She moaned.

"You're soaking wet, Nia..." He said while running his fingers over the linen of her wet underwear.

She's soaking wet... She feels a little bit plump down here too...

He thought and smiled at her. He watched her try to muffle her moans while he licked her wetness.

"Mhhh Caleb..." She softly called his name as he inserted his tongue inside.

"Caleb.. Wait.. My clothes..."

Oh right. Her clothes might get dirty.

He stood up and gently unzipped her dress. She wiggled to remove it and he neatly hanged the dress into the empty cabinet.

Nia was still sitting on the table while her arms covered her chest; he approached her and effortlessly carried her in his arms. He gently threw her against the soft bed then crawled on top of her.

He kissed her again and she opened her mouth as their tongues entwined. Nia could feel his hardness against her thigh. She playfully touched his crotch as they kissed.

He's huge... And it feels hot against my palm

She thought as she unbuttoned his jeans while they are in a deep kiss.

Caleb gently pulled away and removed his jeans. She knelt and pulled down his boxers to reveal his huge throbbing member.

She started stroking it, then licking it's shaft. Caleb breathed deeply while she wrapped her lips around its tip.

Her tongue playfully flicked against his tender tip while her smooth hands stroked his already hard shaft. She looked up at him as she tried to take him inside her mouth.

Fuck... She looks so good... This view is dangerous...

Caleb then asked her to stand up and he laid her down the bed. He started kissing her from her neck, to her breasts, then to her stomach.

He looked up at her as if asking for permission; she nodded and he gently spread her legs then kissed her down. He sucked on her clitoris while he gently inserted a finger.

She's tight. It's either she hadn't had sex for a long while or that she's working out her muscles.

"Mhhh... There... Yes..." She sighed as he slowly pushed and pulled his finger inside. He curled his finger and she jolted while her toes curled.

"Ahhhh..." She moaned. Caleb thought her voice sounded lewd and sexy. He wanted to hear more.

"Came already?" He asked while opening the drawer of the bedside table and found a box of unopened condoms. She pouted.

Caleb smirked and wore the condom around his member. "Well, I haven't started yet."

He whispered as he rubbed the tip against her and slowly inserted it. She tried to cover her face as she knew that she was feeling it a little bit too much but Caleb held her wrists down.

"Let me see your face as I thrust inside of you... " He smiled.

"Mmhhh Caleb no... Don't look at--" She looked away but he vigorously thrusted insider her that made her shriek. "Ahhhhnnn~! Too huge!! Ahhh..." She moaned in pleasure.

She looks so lewd

"Too huge, and yet you took me in so well... Do you like me that much, Nia?" he whispered then started pounding her, every moan she let out, he gets turned on more. He flipped her over and pulled her hips up.

He fondled her breasts while slowly thrusting in her as if finding her pleasure spot from a different position.

Nia's moans were muffled by the pillows and Caleb wasn't having any of it. He threw the pillows away. He leaned over her ear and whispered "Say my name."

"Mmmhhhh!!!" She moaned as if she didn't hear anything. He licked her earlobe while rubbing her clitoris. He suddenly felt her tighten up.

"Ahhh!! Caleb!! Caleb!!” She moaned loud, not caring whether people from the room beside them could hear her. She could feel her climax rising.

Caleb thrusted faster. " I'm near..." He groaned as he felt her wetness drip to her thigh.

"Ahhh...! I'm cumming!" She cried in pleasure as she reached her climax. Caleb thrusted in deeper as he released.

Caleb pulled out then cleaned her up.

"How about we take a bath too?" He asked.

She stood up and wore her clothes. "No need. I'll take a bath at home." Nia fixed her hair and washed her face.

"You sure you don't wanna cuddle with me?" He pouted and placed his head over her shoulders while she was doing her makeup.

"Grrr. You're like a dog. Go away" She exclaimed.

"Haha," He laughed and stood up straight. "Are you always this moody?"

"No," She answered with sadness in her eyes. "You're right. I got my heart broken earlier today."

She finally finished packing up then approached the door.

"You can sleep with me later, I heard that cuddling makes one feel better." He gestured and opened his arms.

"No, thank you. I'd like to process this alone." She coldly replied.

"I see. Then, can I get your contact?" Caleb asked and she typed her number into his phone then left the hotel.

Well, more space for me, I guess

Caleb laid down and remembered how she looked earlier. Her lewd experessions, her moans, and the way she took him in her mouth. Suddenly, he got hard.

"Oh no... Not again.."

It was past midnight when Nia reached her home. She took a cold shower then laid to bed.

Fuck... I'm sore down there...

She squirmed and felt the pain until she dozed off.

The next day, it was her day off. Her mind wandered about what happened to Zayne. She opened her phone and found several missed calls from Zayne and two messages from Caleb.

[Mr. Snowman - 8 missed calls, 5 messages]

[Unknown Number - 2 messages]

So he did forgot...

She took a deep breath and felt her heavy heart. Tears flowed from her eyes and she sobbed.

It hurts... I see. I am not as important to him than he is to me.

She laid on her bed and wrapped her body with the duvet while she cried until she fell asleep again.

In the afternoon, the sound of the doorbell woke her up. She grabbed her cardigan then answered the door and saw Zayne holding a paper bag of her favorite sweets and pastries.

"Nia... I'm sorry for what happened last night..." He sincerely apologized but during that time, she felt numb.

She didn't want him to leave but she didn't want to see him either. There are many things she wanted to say but she decided to let it go.

Zayne sensed that she was deeply hurt from his negligence. He took a step forward and wanted to touch her but she took a step back.

"... I waited for almost three hours." She finally managed to speak.

"I'm sorry... I was just..." Zayne tried to explain that he got carried away from playing in the arcades but even he thinks that such reason was stupid.

Her eyes looked forlorn as she looked down, not wanting to see his face.

"It's okay. I already know you were at the arcades yesterday. You posted some photos of plushies in the afternoon. I just saw earlier." She sadly smiled and already knew that he was with someone else.

His heart sank. He didn't intend to hurt her and he felt guilty. "Nia... Let me just..."

Just what, Zayne? You can't even reason this one out.

He thought while Nia hugged herself.

"... I think you should just leave, Zayne. I... I shouldn't be bothered with who you hang out with, anyway." She tried to convince herself that it didn't hurt -- that she wasn't jealous.

She slowly went back to her home and gently closed the door. Zayne didn't know how to feel and what to say. He placed the bag of pastries on her porch then left.

She won't be smiling at me anymore...

He drove back to Akso Hospital and continued his duty. Meanwhile, Nia decided to soak herself in the bathtub.

As she was sitting on the tub with bubbly water, her phone rang indicating a video call.

Huh? A videocall?

She frowned and checked that it was an Unknown number. She tapped on the two unread messages and read:

Unknown Number: Hey, its Caleb. Save my num, you might ignore me XD

Unknown Number: Did you get home safe?

She opened the video call but closed her end of the video and saw Caleb driving.

He is handsome even on a different angle... He must have lots of women after him... I better stay away.

"Video call while driving is insane." She uttered and he laughed.

"Haha! I was stuck in traffic earlier I was bored."

"My subscription only includes sex. What are you doing calling me and all"

"I'm gonna stop you right there, miss Nia." He smiled on the camera. "Our agreement was to be friends with benefits and before we get the benefit of sexual intercourse, we are friends first. So please humor me while I'm bored in this traffic"

She sighed. She was to cry earlier but now she couldn't because a certain someone is being clingy.

"You're doing something?" He asked.

"I'm in my bathtub." She quietly replied.

"... Are you okay? You sound more sad than last night." Caleb tilted his head.

... I thought he's going to ask me to open my camera

"Yes, I'm fine." She coldly replied. "I'm sorry I can't humor you today as I can't even humor myself"

"I tell you what. I'm actually just gonna go home from the hotel. Send me your location and I'll being you food." Caleb requested.

"No, I'm fine. Don't waste your time on me." She replied and Caleb took a screenshot.

"Hehehehe. You really should turn off your location from your phone because it shows here in the chatroom." He smiled devilishly.

Nia jolted up in embarrassment "WHAT?!?!” she exlaimed.

"Nia -- currently in Lakefront." Caleb read aloud. "Well, Lakefront is small so I can just doorbell every house there until I find yours."

"Grrr don't do that!!" She frowned then drained the water from her bath tub. "FINE! LET ME JUST RINSE THEN I'LL SEND YOU MY EXACT ADRESS"

"Nice. Make sure to open the camera t--"

Caleb's words were cut off as she opened her camera that showed a good angle of her as she rinsed her hair and body.

"Oh.. Ohhhhh..." Caleb's jaw dropped and his eyes were focused on her while the cars behind him honked. "I was just joking but damn... I can't believe we fucked last night." He took a deep breath and drove slowly through the traffic.

After she was done, she wrapped herself in a bath robe and reminded him to focus on driving. She turned off the videocall and sent him her exact address. She wore her dolphin shorts and loose sleeveless shirt.

Not even an hour, the doorbell rang and Caleb was outside the gate with a plastic bag of take out on his hand and another bag of chips and drinks on the other.

"... That's a lot... I thought it's traffic?" She looked at him and opened the gates.

"Well, I took a detour. I can't let miss Nia wait for me for too long." He nodded and smiled.

She felt her heart was pierced.

Make me wait...?

"Oh, what's this? Sweets?" Caleb asked and looked inside the paper bag full of sweets and pastries. Nia grabbed the bag then went in the house.

"We should watch Moon Wars. I think you'll like it." He gleefully said while booting up her Smart TV as if it was his own. Nia placed the food he brought on the coffee table in front of the couch.

"Moon Wars? Are those about moons in constant war with each other?" She chuckled and removed the lid of her spicy chicken rice bowl.

"Kinda, yeah. Like the moons, right, they have this gravitational force and they kept on colliding with each other affecting time and space then there is this..." Caleb continued with his summary of the movie. Nia could already tell that he's a geek the way he talks.

The movie started and they ate as they watched the 4-hour movie of a man trying to overcome space and time to find his family despite the intergalactic war going on. At the ending credits, the two cried.

"It's so good!! Huhuhu" Nia sobbed and blew her nose on a napkin.

Caleb teared up and pressed the fast food napkin on his eyes. "I told you its a good movie. But I just realized that it's a tearjerker"

After they cleaned up, Caleb sat on the couch and tapped his lap gesturing for her to sit. Nia sat on his lap facing him. His hand slid inside her shirt and started rubbing her back. He buried his face against her neck and kissing it.

"Caleb... I can't do that today... I'm sore and it hurts down there..." She admitted.

Caleb took a deep breath and retrieved his hand. He gave her a worried look. "I'm sorry... Do you want me to buy meds?"

She shook her head. "No need. Also, shouldn't you be going home?"

"Do you want me to stay?" He asked.

"No. I have work tomorrow morning." She replied and he smiled.

"You never told me about your work." He rubbed her back and ran his hand against her exposed thigh.

"I'm a neurosurgeon." She replied and rested her hand against his chest.

"Ohhh doctor please heal me! My heart beats an abnormal rate whenever I see you smile!" He exaggeratedly exclaimed.

"That must be Arrythmia, Sir Caleb." She giggled.

"Oh. Damn."

"You haven't told me about yours." She uttered.

He took a deep breath. "Well, I am a fighter jet pilot."

"Oh. DAA?"

"Yup, and I'll have to be back to work two weeks from now."

"I see."

"You'll miss me by then?" He playfully asked.

"Depends. If you're a good boy or not" She smirked and stood up. "Well mister pilot, its getting late and you should get some rest"

"Oh momma. Call me a good boy again..." Caleb joked and she laughed.

The next day, Nia went to the hospital early to start her duty. She greeted everyone in a friendly manner as she always did then asked for their schedule for the day. After her consultation hours, she did her rounds in the neuro ward.

Meanwhile, Zayne was also doing his rounds in the cardio ward then noticed Nia talking to a child patient on a wheelchair. She was happily talking to the child then she helped him enter his room.

Suddenly, a nurse was in a hurry and entered the room then informed her of an emergency surgery. She left the room urgently then started giving instructions.

The emergency room lit up signaling an ongoing surgery. After five hours, the surgery was a success and she went back to their office to get some rest all while doing her reports.

A knock was heard by her door and it slowly opened.

"Nia, have you had lunch?" Zayne casually asked.

Without looking at him, she answered "Not yet."

He placed a box of lunch on her table. She looked at it then at him and sighed.

"If this is you saying sorry for the other day, just cut it out." She coldly said.

Just go out with the person you're with and leave me alone.

Zayne just stood and didn't talk. He didn't know what to say but he definitely knows she's pissed off.

He sat on the couch in front of her and just looked at her. She furrowed her eyebrows.

"Grrrr. Stop that. What the hell do you want?" She exclaimed.

"Nothing. I just want to say sorry for what I did." He took a deep breath and started explaining. "I... My childhood friend said that she wanted to go to the arcades that day and I didn't notice the time."

Her heart sank and his explanation was not helping at all.

"I see. At least you had fun" She dryly replied.

It's... It's not my place to be mad... We're just friends anyway.

She thought and composed herself.

"Are you still mad?" He quietly asked and she shook her head.

"I don't have any right to get mad at you." She forced a smile. "Well then, I'd appreciate it if you leave me be for today. I still have a lot of things to do."

Zayne stood up and approached the door.

"I hope this won't ruin our friendship..." Zayne sincerely uttered.

Nia took a deep breath.

"I have feelings for you, Zayne." She spoke without looking at him. "Eight years and counting. I have feelings for you."

Zayne's eyes widened. Her confession made his heart beat rapidly.

Nia... How...

She finally looked at him and held her tears back. "I love you, Zayne. But, I have been rejected even before I confessed." She chuckled.

"Nia... I..." He approached her but she gestured for him to stop. It had been natural for him to hold her whenever he felt like she needed it.

"... We can't go back to the way we were before because I fucked up. I ended up liking you." She finally said. "And your heart is for another."

Slowly, her tears fell and she couldn't hold it back anymore. Zayne approached her and wiped her tears but she flicked his hand away.

"Don't." She stood up and left the room.

Zayne's heart felt heavy. He never noticed or knew that it was more than friendship that she'd been feeling. He felt conflicted as she was the only person he's been confiding about everything. The only person that he knew would understand everything he tells her. She's precious to him too.

Nia found herself at the side of the park as she cried silently. It helped that it was windy as the swaying of the trees made a sound that masked her sniffles.

She wiped her tears with the sleeves of her white coat. She wanted her tears to stop but she couldn't.

Ahhh... This is so embarrassing... A grown woman like me crying like this...

"What's this beautiful woman crying about?"

A familiar voice asked. She looked at him and saw Caleb holding his phone. Nia continued on crying like a child. Caleb thought she looked vulnerable like that; he gently smiled and gave her a hug. She bawled her eyes out and sniffled.

After a few minutes, she settled down and he bought her some ice cream. They sat on a bench and felt the cool air from the trees.

"... So you told him you like him. But you didn't even let him speak? What if he likes you too?" Caleb chuckled.

"If you like someone, I don't think you'd forget the dinner you two scheduled." She replied then scooped from her pint of coffee ice cream.

"Fair." Caleb nodded and bit on his ice cream cone. Nia finished a whole pint of coffee ice cream then stood up.

"Okay, well thank you for consoling me. I should get back to my clinic..." She furrowed her eyebrows. "Wait a minute... What are YOU doing here??"

Caleb looked up to her. "Well, I was bored so I went again to your profile and it says in our chatroom..." He opened his phone "Nia -- currently at Linkon Central City Park. So I thought I should annoy you, but alas! My cutie babe is crying over a man who, I am sure, is not even as handsome and hot as me"

"Cutie babe your face." She frowned. "I'll go back to the clinic. Bye."

Days passed and the rift between Nia and Zayne only grew bigger. Zayne not knowing what to do after her confession and Nia who just can't bear talking to him made them estranged with each other.

"Mmmhhh.. Caleb...!!" Nia faced the wall with her butt up and hands against the wall. Caleb licked her anus while rubbing her clitoris.

"You taste really good, Nia..." He whispered.

"Stop... That's dirty... Let me wash first..." Nia said in between moans. She'd just gotten home from work and was looking forward to a nice bath but Caleb was already waiting for her in her porch.

Ignoring her plea, Caleb continued on pleasuring her and pressing his strong finger against her tender anus.

"No... Caleb..."

"Should we try anal next time?" He stood up and rubbed his hard member against her anus. She moaned but she gently pushed him and shook her head.

"Of course, we have to train your asshole for that first." Caleb smiled and kissed her shoulder.

"Let me take a bath first." She said while fixing her skirt.

"Can I go with you?" Caleb smiled then pulled up his jogging pants.

"Do what you like." She shrugged and he followed her.

Caleb sat behind her in the bath tub. He tied her hair into a bun and started scrubbing her back. She rested her arms on his knees beside her then started humming a slow tune.

Caleb's hand playfully travelled from her back to her breasts. He gently pulled her close as he fondled them. She breathed deep and leaned her head back against his shoulder. He gently pinched her nipples and she let out a quiet moan.

"Caleb..." She called him while turning towards him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and showed him his tongue.

He smiled and kissed her deep. Their wet bodies pressed against each other as his hands squeezed her butt.

"Nia..." He looked at her with pleading eyes. "Can I...?"

Nia looked down and saw that he was hard; she held his throbbing member then knelt on the floor of the tub. She angled herself and slowly sat down his lap inserting him inside her.

"Ahhh..." She moaned. His member stretched her as she lowered her body down until she took all of him in.

Caleb guided her hips as she started bouncing and grinding on him. She moved her hips on a circular motion, finding her pleasure spot.

"Nia... Ugh..." Caleb groaned when she tightened up.

Sensing that she's getting tired, Caleb asked her to stand up and hold on to the tiled wall while he fucked her from behind. He wrapped his large hand around her neck while the other held one of her leg up, he started thrusting.

"Ahh! Ahh! Yes Caleb!! There..." She squirmed against him while he thrusted deep.

"Nia..." He groaned her name in pleasure.

"Caleb! Caleb! Mhhhh" Her eyes were teary while she felt him deep inside. She looked at him and he gave her a kiss. "I'm cumming..!" She tensed up and breathed.

"Me too, Nia... I'm near..." He held her tighter as he thrusted harder.

"Ahhhh!! Caleb!!!" Her toes curled and her muscles tensed up.

"Nia..!" He groaned then released.

Nia felt his hot liquid inside of her; she felt good. Caleb pulled out and she pushed out his liquid.

Fuck... That's so fucking hot...

Caleb thought as he watched her. Afterwards, they rinsed then ate dinner.

"By the way, there's a fireworks showing at the coastline next week, you wanna go?" Caleb asked.

"I'll have to check my schedule for that. There are times that sudden emergencies arise and-”

"If you have a sudden emergency that day, I'll even drive you to the hospital" Caleb chuckled. "I'm asking if you're free."

"Yes, I'd be free that day. But, isn't that the week you'll leave for work?" She asked.

"Well, that would be two days before I leave. Then I'll be very busy." Caleb looked at her and smirked. "Why, you're gonna miss me?"

"Nonsense..." She replied and furrowed her brows while she chomped on a piece of fish.

"If you miss me, just visit me in the Skyhaven. I'll tell my subordinates that a pretty girl would like to apply as our physician." He chuckled. "Wait... You can do that.. What if you--”

"Nope. Not a chance." She smiled.

The next day, Nia was set for the graveyard shift. After she did her rounds, she went to the cafeteria to grab something to eat.

She ordered a bowl of salad, roasted chicken, mashed potato, iced coffee and a bar of milk chocolate.

Meanwhile, Zayne was still doing his reports but he felt like eating something. He went to the cafeteria to buy some sweets but found Nia placing her used plates on the designated area.

Oh... She's graveyard today.

She approached the door and noticed Zayne looking at her. After Nia's confession, she didn't dare see him or even reply to his messages. Their eyes met but it was an unusual view for Zayne as her eyes did not exude happiness around him anymore. Her toothy grin whenever she sees him is now replaced by her neutral expression.

Zayne felt his heart dropped with the realization that she's never going to be the same around him again.

"Nia.." He unconsciously held out to touch her wrist. She didn't move away.

"Is there something you need?" She asked.

"I..." He took a deep breath. "How have you been?"

"Good. Still the same with increased patients and emergency procedures. You?" She replied.

"Nia, I'm very sorry about us... I hope we could patch it up and return to normal." He sincerely uttered.

"... It's my fault, Zayne. I should be the one saying sorry." She forced a smile. "And... Please give me time to settle my feelings."

"Okay..." He let her wrist go.

"Then, I should be heading to my clinic." She nodded then left.

The following week, Caleb fetched Nia from her home then drove to the coastline to watch the fireworks.

The breeze was cool, several people waiting for the event and chattering, then bazaars and food stalls occupied a portion of the venue.

"I didn't expect to have this much people" Caleb leaned down and spoke to her.

"I think we could just fly and get a better view from that building" She pointed at the commercial building towering nearby the venue.

"Carry me?" Caleb smiled.

"No." She replied then went to the food stalls. Caleb held her hand. "Huh? Is this one of the benefits too?" She asked and tilted her head.

"I just don't want to lose you in the crowd. You're too short." Caleb teased and she elbowed his gut.

"Ow!" Caleb chuckled then they started roaming around the food stalls. From not afar, Nia spotted a familiar figure.

Zayne...

She thought as her eyes widened. Caleb was laughing at his own joke but he noticed her eyes were somewhere else. He followed the direction of her eyes.

"So that's him, huh?" He asked and she nodded. They both saw him together with a girl. Her heart felt like it was being crushed but somehow, it didn't hurt as much as before. She looked at Caleb and thought that maybe he has helped her ease the pain a little bit.

"He's not bad looking, so I get it." He said then returned to eating.

Afterwards, the pyromusical show started. Nia looked at the sky with wonder in her eyes. She usually missed these kinds of event due to her work but she made time today. She clapped whenever she saw silly shapes. Caleb stared at her. He wanted to focus on the fireworks but he thought that he doesn't get to see her this happy everyday.

She sang with the music being played as she cheered with the people around them whenever the fireworks popped. It's been a while since she's been herself.

Nia looked up at Caleb and gave him a childish grin. "Thanks for bringing me here." She said.

The sounds of the fireworks were loud but even so, Caleb heard her clearly. He smiled and replied "What did you say? Are you confessing your feelings to me?" He laughed and teased. It made his heart full to finally see her smiling. It was the first time he caught a glimpse of the genuine happy Nia. She shook her head and smiled then continued watching the colorful fireworks.

After the event, Caleb and Nia decided to take a walk at the park. They talked about several things about their lives and what are their plans. Unconsciously, Nia suddenly hovered.

"N-Nia! You’re hovering!!" Caleb panicked. "Get down!”

"Hahaha! The wind is me!!" She giggled and laughed as she sped up and flew around the trees.

Caleb thought that she looked happy. He let her be but after a few minutes, he used his gravity evol to pull her down to his arms.

"AHHHH! NOOOO I'M FALLING!!" She laughed. She knew she'd be safe as Caleb gently laid her in his arms.

"That's enough flying for today, miss. You might bump your head into something." Caleb said and had her stand up. "Come on, it's already past 2am. You still have work tomorrow"

The day before Caleb leaves, he called Nia but there's no answer. He packed his bags and decided to give her a visit.

Her location says that she just got home...

Caleb opened the gate and typed in the password of her door. She never told him about the password but he figured it out on his own.

He found Nia laying on her bed with her outside clothes still on. He gently laid beside her and scooped her into his arms.

She must've been tired from her shift.

"Mhhh.." Nia slowly opened her eyes and saw him. "Caleb... What are you doing here..." She meekly uttered and closed her eyes.

"I'll leave tomorrow. I just wanted to see you." He replied.

"No sexy time." She mumbled and placed her hand on his chest. "I'm exhausted... Lots of emergency surgeries..."

"Haha," Caleb chuckled. "Weirdly enough, holding you like this is fine with me. I'd take it over any day." He smiled and hugged her until he finally dozed off.

[deceit-and-knowledge]

ooc: i can see it now, CA and BS watching the duos be gross and being like: right in front of my salad????

Anyways now you know we gotta see jealous pv at some point… this is a freak for freak relationship after all

ooc: 😩 UGH BRAIN WORMS OF JELLY PV. Be warned this wasn't exactly planned out and was merely conceptualised while petting my cat. Unlike smilk who's explosive and possessive when jealous pv I feel like would be more gentle but still very possessive.

pv: *panting after leaving the bathroom* ugh.. (HE WAS CATCHING HIS BREATH BECAUSE THE SUDDEN SENSITIVITY SPIKE IS PANIC INDUCING I MUST EMPATHISE THIS)

*returns to the table but sees condensed cream/shadow milk is gone*

Where's condensed cream cookie?..

b: she went to get another cocktail..

pv: ah-..

b: step master pure vanilla cookie are you okay?..

pv: o-oh um! I'm quite alright, do not worry about me, that was merely.. my nerves being high..

b: so..mistress condensed cream cookie had no involvement..?

pv: she did touch my wings yes, but t-that was it (doesn't want to admit to what's basically his bf's/gf's kid that they were being slightly freaky)

I think...that worsened my nerves.. haha.. a pretty woman.. all over me...

.......*flustered so walks away*

b: ....

c: Gross.

b: welcome to your future..

c: UGH!

pv: condensed cream cookie...? *Doesn't even care now more cookies are starting at him because a, he's a king and b, he's a biblically accurate angel*

...condensed cream cookie!.. creamy....?.. hm.. where is sh- oh there she is!

s: one strawberry daiquiri please!

bar tender: alright that'll be 21.95

s: mhm.. hmmm.. where's my *shuffling through her purse*

??? (Drunk): *hic* hey gurll what's a lady like you doin' here?

s: hm?.. uh. Buying a drink..?

???: oooh~ you got money?

s: hm.. I do. Why..? I'm not buying you a drink.

???: *puts hand on her shoulder and holds up a 50 buck bill* I'll buy it for ya!

*slams bill on the counter* you're a real cutie, you deserve to have a man buy drink for ya!

s: uh..huh.....don't touch me....

???: you're a fiesty one haha! C'mon.. Live a little!

s: ... give me a reason to not slap you..

???: oh sure! I'm not trying to be rude! I'm just a little open. I had faarrr too many drinks haha! Sorry gurly.

s: ....thank you for being honest. You are..funny I'll give you that..

???: funny? Oh! Let me entrain you I got some jokes! Okay okay peep this. What did the cookie say to the crumbs?

s: what?

???: glad I'm not you! Hahahaha!

s: pfft that was so stupid!

???: yeaaaaah that's not the best but heyyy you're laughing! Sorry we got off on the wrong foot!

s: it's alright I suppose..

???: oh! Oh here's another! Hmmm.. okay what do you call a cookie that fell in love with another one?

s: what?

???: a BATCH made in oven! Heh!

s: pfft!

???: prrrr *slides up onto her like her DMS, not touching her but close* you and me? *Finger guns*

maybe? We're a batch made in oven?

s: ...i...ha-..

pv: *unexpectedly grips shadow milk's waist, hugging her* ...creamy.. who's this..?

s: ...I don't know..

???: who's that..?

pv: *looks up at the guy with a pouty look, though all the eyes on his hair, wings and halo are glaring this guy revealing his true emotions of anger and jealousy*

...I'm her boyfriend..

???: *the sheer fucking realisation that he was flirting with pure vanilla cookie's girlfriend of all things*

s: *realises pvs jealous*

pv: ... she's.. my princess.. please don't... try to take her away.. is that okay..?.. *grips shadow milk tighter*

???: OH WITCHES. UM. YES YES THAT IS OKAY- *speed walks off because FUCK would it be awkward to be trying to rizz up the king's queen only to find out that she is the queen*

Pv: I'm sorry for scaring your friend bluebird..

s: naaah it's alright! He was a drunken mess anyway~

pv: alright.. *holds her hand, gripping it a little tight*

s: someone's jealous~ you don't like me talking to other guys either do you...

pv: no..i don't.. I'm..sorry if I scared you and I-i'm so sorry for that..incident..

s: don't apologise! You're cute either way~ *pinches his pouty cheeks*

pv: ..haha.... C'mon.... We're in public.

s: can't show my sunshine some love, hm~?

pv: it's just embarassing....heh.. all eyes on us..

s: and we'll give them a show if they really want one!

pv: ...

*kisses her on the lips because jelly and wants everyone to know this is his princess and no one else's*

s: *breaks because that was her first kiss*

....*DID NOT mean this kind of show and was joking*

pv: ...come on dear.. let's go back to our table..*dragging her broken ass back to the table gently via hand holding*

[thoughtfullyrainynightmare]

How do you think Fuegoleon thinks or feels about the other current captains? Who does he like or dislike most?

Hmmm... I think putting them in an order is going to be tricky. And this'll be a long answer because I am ✨unwell ✨ about Fue

Anyway. It's a little bit tricky, because... if you think about most people in your life, it's difficult to put them onto a line of "I like this person better than this person or this person" and so on. I think that... we tend to have "pools" or "tiers" of liking people, if it makes sense. Like I do think that people have one or a few people that they definitely like the best. But they might be liked for different reasons. As in, for most people family members are important, the same as closest friends, but they're important for different reasons. (Of course this is just an example, and I think the majority would rather spend time with friends than family, but that's my subjective opinion. But the point stands. You have people in your life that are important for different reasons.)

And the same applies to people one doesn't like. Hates even. You might not be able to put them exactly on a rank of who is disliked more than the other, but you know that you do dislike them. But the far majority of people in your life go into the "meh zone". People that are "alright", but you don't particularly like or dislike. They're okay, but you wouldn't... necessarily ask them to hang out, but you wouldn't avoid either, if it makes sense. The people who are somewhere in the middle of the sliding scale of liking-disliking.

So... a lot of these are interchangeable in order to me. But some idea on the "ranking".

But when it comes to him liking or disliking other captains... I think William does still sit at the bottom.

Fuegoleon might think that William is a likable person, but can one honestly, honestly, say that he'd like William after the betrayal? Sure it might have been Patri that dismembered him, while using William's body, that he (Will) agreed to. (Yes the mechanics of this are a little hazy, because Patri did mention something about William watching but ... maybe also being asleep? Unable to do anything? Though it could be that the other soul in the body is able to "feel" what happens. It could be similar to what's going on with the Lucius-Julius situation, and I wouldn't put it past Tabata to basically reuse that arc for his final one.) So, would it really be that easy to, on an emotional level, to go "no this person didn't dismember me, it was just his body that was used"? Which one of us could do that? I think Fuegoleon has the right to.... not like, William, just for that.

But if you take into consideration trust as well, it gets deeper. Because Fuegoleon has to trust Will to do the job of a captain. He just has to. That decision isn't in Fuegoleon's hands and he just has to trust that Will won't betray them again. On a personal level Fue might distrust Will, but professionally he doesn't have a choice. I think that... there are a lot of complicated emotions and thoughts going around in Fuegoleon's head regarding William, but Will is definitely on the "disliking" tier on his scale. William might be polite and courteous, perfectly likable person, but there's too much that has happened for Fuegoleon to actually like William anymore.

Next... hm... I think... I think he might not get that well along with Jack. Their "vibes" just don't really match. Jack is... a bastard. Very chaotic. Impulsive. Quick tempered. Probably breaks a lot of stuff (not that Fue can... complain that much considering all the fire damage he has inflicted in his life, but most of it has, I think, been in his youth and now he has a far, far better mana control.) Most of the time I (me personally) am wondering how the GPMs are still standing as a squad because... bureaucracy and... Jack (En probably does most of it okay), and I think... maybe, Fue might occasionally stop to wonder the same? If Jack really runs his squad like he runs on missions (badumts). The point being, I'm not sure if Fue would really ... appreciate (?) Jack's leadership style (I want to ask "what leadership style? but...). I think that Fuegoleon is able to see that there are good things about Jack, and that he... gets the job done. Their personalities just don't mingle. (However, I am giving credit on how Jack was defending Fuegoleon's honour when he was in coma. That implies that they are actually on really good terms.)

Next I think... hmm... maybe Rill? Not because Rill would be unlikable or... bad, in any way. But I think they're just in different places in life. Rill is also a much more... free spirited than Fuegoleon. I think Fue is able to give Rill merit for being the youngest captain ever, but as said, I don't think they'd... spend time together outside of work matters? Again, I just think their personalities wouldn't mingle, but I can't say they would ... not not-like each other. More on the "they're alright" tier towards the "I like them" end.

Next maybe... maybe Dorothy? I'm placing her here, because she's sleeping most of the time and I think... interaction would be difficult. So if you can't really interact with a person, how would you get a real read on the person? She's on the "they're alright" tier as well, but I'm giving her points for ... doing her job even while fast asleep (and I might be influence by my memories of the Witch Queen Vermillion theory I had going on back in the day)

I think... I think Charlotte? Would be next? I think they have respect for each other, but I don't think they'd... hang out? It would be interesting to see how these two would behave in a situation with just the two of them, but I think it'd be very professional. Like I can't see these two as anything else than "business partners", whose correspondence happens strictly within the scope of the work. I can't really explain it, but to me their relationship (in the broader meaning of the word), boils down to "healthy respect between colleagues".

Kaiser? I think their personalities align well, so I could see them being friends. It'd be a very steady friendship. Mellow. Have a chat over a glass of... brandy? But I think their friendship would be coined to respect as well. Fuegoleon would be able to give Kaiser credit on taking on the job of lifting the Purple Orcas from the dishonour Gueldre brought, which is a grand feat. And I think that's one of the reasons why Fue would think highly of Kaiser. While Kaiser would feel similarly about Fuegoleon. Being a respectable gentleman and a leader.

The last two, so Nozel and Yami I think... Yami might be a little crude in some aspect for Fuegoleon's taste, but Nozel can be (is) a judgemental AH so their values don't align in some aspects. However, Nozel is Fue's childhood friend so... I'm going to put them into this order, but the order is fluid

Yami, because I think Fuegoleon values Yami's opinion. He's practical, observant, solution oriented and street smart. Yami operates based on intuition a lot, and that's not a bad way to go about things (it might be a trait Fuegoleon envies, actually, because that's how Mereo operates as well). But ultimately I think Fuegoleon appreciates and respects Yami a lot.

Nozel I'm putting this high on the list because of the friendship they've had while growing up, and the rivalry. I think they respect each other, on top of being childhood friends, but I don't think their views align in some aspects. So while I do think they are friends, I'm not sure if they'd become friends if they met in their adulthood. As in, now they would throw a punch at each other, but if someone else would throw a punch at the other, they'd also throw a punch at that 3rd person. I can't see these two laughing together, but ... I can see them getting together for a ...get-together. They'd probably talk about things to each other, mostly about how it feels to be a royal and a captain, vent those feelings out. A kind of peer support? A prude (affectionate) and a stuck-up. I'm not sure how else to say it tbh

[thaliendir]

Guest Intervews

~ @tes-gala 2025 - Day 6 ~

Hello there, and welcome to the Gala! I'm Aranwen Adairus, hostess of the beloved In A Day (...Rus)... you know, we had one listener last month - that's two more than the month prior! All through the night tonight, I'll be looking around seeing what gorgeous outfits I can spot, and asking who they're dedicated to!

~~~

First I asked Kiliban Nyrandil, an unmistakeable Dunmer sorceror! Here's what he had to say:

"Oh, Lord Sheogorath of course - it was easy, really. I live in the Shivering Isles, it's been quite a while since I've visited... anywhere else, really. I didn't miss it. Except for that one fellow, who I'm sure is long... ah, anyway, that's not important! We have such beautiful flowers, did you know- hm? Haha, no, these ones aren't real - they're just silk. Very pretty though, aren't they? Oh, and the stars, yes! Our skies are positively gorgeous - perhaps you should come along some time... hmmm... yes, I can see it now... hehe. Hm? Why are you backing away?"

I don't want to find out what he 'sees' in me, that's why!

Not too far from him, I came across Relmyna Verenim, a skilled Dunmer sorceress herself... and another inhabitant of the Asylums...

"Why is this a question - do you not have eyes? I could make sure you-- ...fine, fine! I am dressed in honour of my Lord and love Sheogorath - I'm His bride, you see! I'm sure He'll see some day, too. ...Hm? You think I smell of death? I don't know what you're talking about. I sourced these materials and stitched the whole gown myself, I'll have you know - if you have problems with my craftsmanship, that's your own fault!"

Okay, okay, I get it, I'm going now!

...That was... um... concerning... I don't want to think about that any more than I have to.

~~~

After that, I came across a pair of wives - a Bosmer and a Nord... I know, I'm surprised too! First I asked the Bosmeri woman, Ellona:

"Mother Kyne! See- these are the wings, but I guess it kind of looks like a butterfly. And these layers are all the clouds she makes! These ribbons, here, um- so, they kind of look like claws or maybe clove'd hooves, right, and there's four of them, like the legs of a beast! ...Why Her? Well, my dad's a Nord. The one who took me in, not my... um... well. He taught me everything I know! His family always held onto the Old Ways... he was always stubborn like that, but I love him!"

That makes more sense... what a fascinating yet tragic history! Next, I asked the Nord woman, Lydia:

"...I'll be honest, I've never been that strongly religious. My family always thought it was too much drama, and that we ought to focus on the life we're living now, letting things be as they may. But my wife's been pretty excited about this, and how could I deny that face, huh? So, here I am - the Shor to her Kyne... Yeah, I know, I got pretty scuffed up. But hey, we shouldn't have any bandits roaming around here now, so I think I deserve some thanks. *chuckle*"

The three of us had a thought-provoking conversation after that... Maybe there are some things I haven't got all figured out after all.

~~~

It was a little while before someone else was willing to give me the time, but then I came across this dashing young man, Dhajan at-Baomi:

"With my outfit, I hope to honour Lady Dibella. Being a man, looking the way I do, well, it's... it's been hard. Ever since I was young, I looked up to Her, wanted to know if I was worthy of Her divine love, worthy of being beautiful... I'm not a skirts and gowns kind of man, but I wanted to try what I could, for Her. Oh, my hair? Thank you - it was hard work, braiding all these colours in... I'd say I hope She's happy with my effort, but I think... you know, I think She'll be happy as long as I am. And for once, I can say I am."

Oh... What a sweet man, honestly. Now, I did spot a woman alongside him, but when I approached, she darted away... When I asked him what that was about, he shrugged and told me she might just be shy, but wouldn't say anything more. I dunno...

~~~

And by the Gods... there They are, the Daedric Prince Sheogorath and His chamberlain... Should I- wait- wait are They coming this way-

Oh, really, you want to- Um... Okay! Here's what Chamberlain Haskill has to say:

"Of course, when my Lord and I first arrived, He had His... little incident. You're not still bothered by that, are you? ...No, no, I'm glad to hear it - we are here as simple guests, after all. As I was saying; He's been quite excited for this event, so it was a devastating blow to Him. Fortunately, I was able to take on some of His designs for myself. I'm not one for such bright colours these days, but this is far from the worst thing He has asked of me. If it is for Him, I will do it."

That's... actually kind of touching... And, as for Lord Sheogorath, um...?

"Bah! I'm still annoyed you couldn't see the full thing! No, that's frustrating. I gathered the silk all Myself, you know! Sometimes- sometimes you just want to do things yourself. The simple way. The way things used to be when you were a little one. Isn't that right? Oh, My manners! What was the question? ...yes, yes, right. Of course, I'm Daedric Myself! All I had to do was dress up as Me! What better way to do that than to- to... where was I going with this again? I'm sure it doesn't matter. Which do you have, mind or matter?"

I... um... oh dear...

"The Isles are lovely this time of year - I suppose they're lovely all times of year, if you're inclined to all times of year. And to all times of weather. And to all the weathers of time? Time weathers things beautifully, you know! I love the look of a nicely aged wood, Myself. Let Me tell you, My staff comes from a very special tree-"

Uuh...

"My Lord, I do believe that's enough."

. . .

"Oh! Is it? Well! It's not time to see you yet, I suppose. Or perhaps it's long been time... Yes, yes, We'll be on Our way!"

R-right... This was... um... wonderful...

Ahaaa... I'll have to... to just rest for a little bit.