#guys understand how much time and effort making a good quality game with such a small team takes

[welshattack]

i think the entire silksong/switch 2 rumor thing bc of william's tweet is really really funny but i was afraid it would make people get pissed at team cherry again. taking a peek into the replies to leth literally just saying the game is being worked on, and yeah they already are. i forgot how much of a toxic cesspool twitter is

[konpeitonom]

general dating headcanons for captain grant curly.

sfw— lowercase intended ^_^

g/n reader - no pronouns mentioned

requests are open, i do all the characters ^.^

notes; i love this guy. all of these are pre-crash on earth. i would love to write for post-crash/found curly someday perhaps. these are kind of everywhere. not proofread oopsies. wrote them sleep deprived zzz .. going to bed now!

— this man is extremely overbearing when it comes to his love. i mean there’s a reason everyone compares him to a golden retriever.

— in my small brain he is 6’2 and very beefy. he works out! it’s canon! gym bro and will annoy you about your protein intake.. but it’s because he cares!

— he is a morning person. it’s annoying unless you are one too. he will get up at 5 on the dot! he is not a coffee drinker in my opinion, or at least a morning one. he heard cold water is best in the mornings as a teen and stuck with it since.

— by the time you’re awake he’s already had breakfast (prepared you some as well, of course), ran a couple miles, and did all his chores.

— this man is the definition of acts of service. he is extremely considerate. If you're particular about food, how it’s cooked- how it’s served, he will make the effort to do so correctly.

— if you ever bring it up though he’ll just say ‘it’s the bare minimum for a man’ haha

— sort of likes it when you’re sick. not in a weird way, he just thinks it’s cute how you act. and he likes to take care of you. he is a very traditional man in that sense.

— i think he’s very private with his love! like everyone would know you’re together, no doubt about it. maybe subtle hand or cheek kisses in public but not much more than that. i think he thinks love is a very intimate, private thing.

— he’s not materialistic in any sense, quite the opposite. he’d invest and save in high quality things, get you the exact ring you’d want or do research in your hobbies to make sure you’d like what he’d purchase.

— i also like to think he sort of puts up a front when with others, but not with you. ideally, he’d want someone he can be vulnerable with from time to time and not feel as if he has to walk on eggshells constantly.

— he’d like pinching/poking at your tummy. he seems like a tummy guy. like he’d grab at it and squish it. i think he’d find thighs cute too.

— i think he’s definitely a cute-over-sexy kind of guy!! i stand by this!! no one can convince me otherwise.

— he likes playful banter! playful teasing! someone quick-witted. it eases up any potential tension.

— he would also just hold your hands and rub your fingers softly, kissing your knuckles. again, he’s very soft with his love. he’d be upset to hurt you in any way, especially physically. he knows he can be a bit too much when it comes to affection. and he never wants to make you uncomfortable!!

— back to his whole ‘private intimacy’ thing. he feels closest to you when you’re ‘parallel playing’.. doing mundane things, your own hobbies, but being beside each other- he feels so lucky to be able to do that. it feels domestic.

— we’ve already seen it in-game, but he does not like to argue whatsoever. sometimes it does him good, apologizes quickly, but in more serious moments it could definitely come off as him brushing off your feelings.

— he doesn’t intend to, he just wants to avoid arguing at all costs.

— more of a “let’s just talk things through” kind of guy. haha. as his partner you’ll have to understand how to talk to him, i assume.

— he is a good man. a great man even… husband material..

[tanalorrs-heartthrob]

I have thoughts about Cal's trust issues and I'm going to make it everyone's problem

(with special thanks to @cal-with-a-kesett-tape and @weadapt's problem cause they started this blubbering mess)

It hit me like a brick earlier.

Cal knew the Mantis crew loved him.

Love wasn't enough to make them stay.

Cal has never had the chance to really sit down and think about what attachments really were and how they feel. Hear me out.

This started about Cal's trust issues. I started thinking yeah, the way his Mantis crew family left all of a sudden really shook them and he kind of replaced them subconsciously with a new crew, a new family. A couple of quick notes:

- Lost his master

- Loses all his friends on Bracca (it's implied in Jedi Survivor post-game dialogue that he had other friends besides Prauf that he left behind)

- Prauf

- Crew he grew to love left him jarring his whole world

- Lost his "new" crew suddenly and all he has left of that memory is Bode so he kind of clings to Bode unknowingly

- Bode betrayal shatters him

- Clings to the idea that he and Dagan could work together - for a split second you can see in his eyes he sees it all. He and Dagan, hair flowing in the wind, swinging lightsabers, fighting the empire together, rebuilding the order together, it's romantic really. That lasts all of 2 seconds and he's so confused.

- He loses Cordova, a man he had a pseudo-connection through BD-1 with for so long

- Loses Cere, his second master

- Has to literally kill Bode and live with that

That said, I started thinking yeah he probably doesn't really realize that how deep that all goes within him or how much it actually comes down to his lack of really knowing what attachments are. This is going to cause so many trust issues and him closing himself off because he can't handle the reality of losing more people, especially after Bode shattered his inner-most circle. How's he going to let people in again?

Then it hit me like a brick.

There's a big reason why he sees so much of himself in Dagan. Dagan's attachments turned sour - it went the Vader route of being possessive. His obsession with Sentari's project and Tanalorr was a product of not being able to let his attachments go. That's pretty clear in the game, and mirrored in how Cal has allowed "The Fight" to become his attachment.

Jaro's last words are, "Hold the line" right? We know how he now has this deep engrained need to be needed. He has to fight for something. Yes, it's all he knows, but it's deeper than that, it's the last thread he has to his master. What would happen if he let that go? Cal hasn't really sat and thought about that yet.

Not only that, Cal has internalized his loyalty to this cause as like. A familial thread. The fight was his thing and the Mantis crew became his family, filling a void. The fight is their thing. And for the first time in his life Cal feels safe again. He's finally got some solidly dedicated efforts and people he can depend on. So in them leaving the Fight behind (for good reasons!!) Cal can't reconcile that leaving that isn't leaving him too, (or as @cal-with-a-kesett-tape puts it, abandoning him) it's like denouncing loyalty to him too. He just can't separate that connection and his own attachment. Maybe that's reaching and obviously there's more to it, but I dunno guys, I dunno!!

YOU CAN LOVE EVERYONE SO MUCH AND YOU HAVE TO COME TO TERMS WITH THE FACT THAT PEOPLE CAN AND WILL LEAVE OF THEIR OWN VOLITION!!

AND HE CAN'T DEAL WITH THAT BECAUSE HE DOESN'T REALLY UNDERSTAND HOW THAT LOVE GETS POURED OUT IN HIS LIFE. CAL'S LOVE LANGUAGE IS LITERALLY LOYALTY AND QUALITY TIME AND THE FIGHT.

Again, there's a part of Cal that just never got to stand beside his master like the Padawans of the Republic Era got to and ask all their questions or be scolded like the way Ahsoka did about being too attached to her Master. She had to dig deep and understand what that meant, how to acknowledge it, and how to let it go. Cal has Cere but maybe she just assumed? Who knows. Cal obviously struggled with it more than anyone realized. No discredit to Cere, I just don't think it ever really crossed her mind. Or, you know, Cal's stupid stubborn especially with Cere. Maybe he just ignored her in classic Cal fashion.

All that stemmed from this:

The romance aspect.

He knows taking a romantic step forward is a risk in general. And yes there's all that subconscious hesitation because he's a Jedi. But there's a bigger problem at play with Merrin.

I have to wonder if he did in fact know how she felt about him before she left. And if he did, it's just so much worse.

To him, all this buildup of love and trust. Down the refresher the day she left. So I wonder, maybe a lot of his hesitation isn't about him accepting his feelings. Maybe he gets it. He just struggles with letting someone in again who, in his mind, so easily let him go. He now has to come to terms that he wants to ask her to stay. He has to acknowledge in his mind that he wants her enough to be ok with letting her back in, knowing she's her own person and there's a chance she has to go do her thing someday and he might just have to let her, and that would be ok.

Romance aside, he has to go through that the whole game. Letting the Mantis crew in again. Working things out with everyone, hearing them out, seeing them in their element and finally being at peace with the split - knowing they all made the right decision even if it hurt.

So all the parallels worry me, because yes, he may be more self aware. He might've learned a few lessons, might be more at peace with a few decisions, but the way he just stands in shock at the funeral pyres is just worrisome because you know he's internalizing things. Right when he feels like he's making a step forward, he's taking steps back. The darkness is there now too, and he's going to struggle, because he has more to protect.

This whole experience in survivor was such a crucial point in it but at the same time we know, it's also simultaneously reinforcing his fear of further abandonment and more trust issues, and also his fears of the dark side so I'm kind of nervous to see. Where is all of this culminates to in the next game because he's learned for sure but I also feel like some other things maybe got reinforce that shouldn't have.

Right when he was learning to move on from his attachment to the Fight, he has a new thing, rebuilding Cere's legacy and keeping Tanalorr safe. It's almost like he's doubled up on all of it. Maybe he'll learn to be at peace and let things go but for now, sweet baby boy's trust issues are off the charts!!!!

Anyway maybe none of that made sense and you don't have to agree these are just thoughts after all! Take care!

[cruelfeline]

I've been playing a whole lot of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and it's been pretty great so far. I'm not super into the combat; it's not my thing, and I'm not very good at it. But the environment is incredible! And I'm a sucker for xenobiology, so just wandering around and marveling at all the different plants and animals is more than enough to allow me to enjoy myself.

I wandered onto YouTube to look at some videos, namely ones that discuss fun little secrets and tips that one may miss while playing.

And y'all, I had another one of those moments where I don't really "get" what people want put of their games.

So like, one of the mechanics in this game involves harvesting resources. Pretty standard thing in any sort of survival/crafting game, but AFOP makes it so much more interesting. Each harvestable has to be carefully tilted a certain way (with mouse or controller) to harvest it properly. Otherwise, the quality suffers, reflected in an item's stats. In addition, each one has a specific environmental factor that affects its quality. Certain plants are best harvested when it's raining. Others with its dry. Others at night. And so on.

One of the YouTube videos I watched had the guy going on and in about what a waste of time the harvesting mechanic was, and how there was an option to turn it off that should absolutely be taken.

Which. Like. I love having that option for accessibility! But waving off an immersive, unique mechanic as something annoying and time consuming? Specifically recommending turning it off so you can just run around and collect everything you see, with no effort, like all the other games?

I was so disappointed in that. Like... this game tries so hard to immerse you in its world, and part of that is taking care and harvesting mindfully, like a Na'vi would do. Learning and memorizing the particulars of every plant. Taking time and not just... I don't know. Running around grabbing shit and just rushing about to shoot more things.

I've seen people complain that the game is just "Far Cry with Blue People," and then they go ahead and recommend skipping gameplay to essentially make it more like Far Cry. Or any other generic FPS.

And I don't understand it. It's like... you see a thing that devs clearly put in there to make things more immersive, to give their game a certain feel, and you just shove it aside so that you can reduce the game down to its most basic, dull components. Why? What is even the point of making all of these games unique if you forcibly avoid what makes them such?

I mean... people should be able to play games as they like, of course. But it's weird to specifically identify a unique mechanic as some sort of flaw that needs to be bypassed.

I dunno. It just makes me feel kind of sad and put out. It makes me think of devs working hard to perfect a thing that they feel is going to help make their game unique and enjoyable, only for someone to shove it aside because it gets in the way of the most basic gameplay in existence.

Bleh.

[flowerwiththemachinegun]

😈answer all questions for the nosy anon

For your extra nosy ass(I say it with love), here you go:

0: I'm pretty tall yanno. Like 5'2. 5'2.5 if the weather permits

1: 26

2: 5.5-6 in men 7-7.5 in women

3: Daily. Weed and I need my serving of nicotine.

4: I do drink, but I've been steering away from it. Haven't had a drink in almost 3 weeks now so yay.

5: I mean, I use to partake in psychedelics and I like my Mary Jane...otherwise n o

6: Usually just early 20's

7-10: I'm going to be lazy here because I already answered these

11: I do not have one

12: Living like Larry, I guess.

13: Confidence but in the same breath awkward, scared, and sweet as can be. Really it doesn't take much to butter me up guys. Just being nice and a few pet names will do it every time

14: Bare minimum effort, lack of motivation (though this varies because we go through phases of life and I understand that), and a dislike of cats.

15: lmao between Advent Children and Scarface, I can never pick which I love more

16: You breathe

17: My grandma. She's still around, just can't fuck with her because she's a horrible person. But there were good times and I miss those a lot even if they were few.

18: ahhhh the years spent being raised by said grandma

19: if you do that little tongue clicking sound that we use on cats, something in me feels compelled to answer.

20: I have a nasty relationship with romantic rejection. I accept it, I guess, but I'll lowkey wallow about the shit for a long time.

21: Everything. I love everything about myself, even the shit qualities.

22: I just want my own auto shop. I wanna spend the rest of my life restoring old vehicles and to work on these new pos that fall apart in 20k miles.

23: My brother and I are super close. Sometimes we don't talk for a while, but we'll always make time for a "how are you" message

24: my pops is okay. My mom and I are very very close. Like there isn't a thing I've done that she doesn't know close. And I do some stupid shit. There isn't a day I don't talk to her

25: I don't have a set idea of a perfect date. The only thing that can make it perfect if I connect with said person.

26: Open mouth coughs, chewing loud as fuck, standing in front of the game I can't fuckin pause...

27: No, cause if I think about it, I'm gonna start thinking about them 24/7

28: .....granny...

29: I tried lying about my location because I was with an ex I swore I wouldn't be around...I forgot we shared locations 🤣that argument went on for months

30: Inventory count. No, I do not wanna count this shit for the 40th time this month.

31: "I'm at work" to let my mom know I made it lmao (she panicks over me a lot, rather save us both the stress)

32: I hate being called stupid, dumb, anything in that category makes me mad and I'm guaranteed to be an asshole. Like yea bro, I already know, only I get to say that shit.

33: LMAO literally any words of affirmation it doesn't take much

34: It varies from person to person so no set thing I guess

35: the same answer as 34.

36: I don't have an answer for that. I haven't been around enough to make up my mind.

37: N o p e

38: I really just wanted to skateboard for a living, let me tell you how that worked out 😂😂😂

39: Sea salt caramel with the chocolate in it and the caramel just nuts in your mouth when you bite into it

40: Me but taller with more money

41: in bed being cuddled by a mfer that constantly rots my brain

42: ....the chicken pesto I had yesterday

43: TSENG

44: If you have an older car, a lot of parts are interchangeable. Ex early camaros and firebirds(which don't get made anymore) have many interchangeable parts.

[roleplayfinder]

yeah... it's me, back on my bullshit again 🤡

sup - 33yo trans dude, he/him, European looking for 25+ only individuals for some Baldur's Gate 3 related shenanigans. specifically, I'm looking to finally return to the writing game to scratch an itch I quite never sated when the game first came out, sooo...

as one does, I'm looking for someone to write either Gale Dekarios, Wyll Ravengard or Astarion Ancunín against a few of my characters. all MxM, cisgender preferred. as for short details;

⟼♥ for Gale, I long to ship him with my half-elf bard. he's witty, flirty, really pretty and a very "doms from the bottom" type of person in bed. presents nonchalant and happy-go-lucky, but is a fairly insecure, untrusting and sad boyo deep down. he can be very generous and nice even to complete strangers, but also has rather grey morals over some things - for one, he's not above picking a pocket or two. his instrument of choice is the violin and he has a knack for singing, but he can work his way around most instruments. he was not intended to fill the role of Tav, but can easily be molded into the role if it works for the plot!

⟼♥ for Wyll, I'd love to ship him with a childhood friend. a tiefling warrior and city guard who reluctantly works for Lord Gortash towards Act 3, praying for a rebellion to restore some sanity into his beloved city. he's a guy who's carried a torch for Wyll since early childhood and wants nothing more but for a chance to tell him how the young Ravengard inspired him on his way to greatness. he's a very gentle, soft man with a knack for service domming.

⟼♥ for Astarion, my wish is to allow my drow druid to adore him. a man who's extremely demisexual and gets hyperfixated upon giving Astarion the joy and the pleasure he's never quite had in his life. he's a very morally grey guy leaning a tad into villainy, but not so much for ambition but rather just distrust and dislike of most people. he definitely prefers animals and plants over people and finds irony that he'd find the love of his life in an undead man, considering he is a druid. speaking of - he's weirdly goth for a druid, extremely autistic, yet he can feign charm when it benefits him. it's just... most of the time, he doesn't care if people know he hates them. and he does, he hates most people... except Astarion. and probably Karlach. who could hate Karlach?

I have bios available for all of my fellas, + plenty of writing samples you can take a look at! as for my writing in general;

⟼ I write in third person, past tense, I’m super descriptive and write anywhere from minimum two paragraphs to, idk… dozens??? I’m pretty much guaranteed to hit the discord limit most of the time, though I do obviously put effort into matching my partner’s style and length.

⟼ I can be nitpicky about correct characterization and grammar so if you’re not looking for deep analysis and character studies on, y’know, characters, I’m not the best fit for you.

⟼ I’m always quality over quantity.

⟼ my favorite to write are romance, relationship and character studies, some smut likely tossed in... yeah, mostly just Relationship Stuff with possibility for action and things on the side.

⟼ I appreciate good communication even when we’re not writing (it's The 'Tism, it craves understanding) and hope there’s mutual consideration in that neither one of us can be or should be available 24/7. having said that, I’m more than happy to befriend my partners! I love sharing memes, art, music, whatever you have OOC.

⟼ super open to multiple threads, multiple ships and plots and AUs with a single partner!

⟼ depending on how life's going, my reply speed can be anything from several times a day to a few times a week. if you do not pester me, I will always get back to you eventually!

does this sound like your cup of tea at all? great! please like this post and I’ll come fetch you. we’ll talk, we’ll hopefully make some people kiss, we’ll chat about whether it’s a good fit - and if it's not, you're welcome to ghost me in peace!

look forward to hearing from you! ★

.

[7grandmel]

Todays rip: 23/03/2024

Balcony Cruise

Season 4 Episode 2 Featured on: SiIvaGunner's Highest Quality Rips: Volume D

Ripped by Helpful Salad

Requested by an anonymous reader! (Request Form)

Hey, remember yesterday's post on Viva La LOWAS: the rip of a track quite prominently paying tribute to Cave Story? Well, the Cave Story love isn't ending quite yet, and if ripper Helpful Salad has anything to say about it, the game is going to continue showing up on the channel no matter what. Though today the focus is indeed specifically on Balcony Cruise, the guy's made a bevvy of Cave Story rips just as good as this one - 39 out of his 63 contributions, to be precise! - that I think are all well worth checking out.

Funny enough, there's unintentionally been a sort of running theme with the posts as of late starting with Poké Village. That theme being that, these are all rips I love despite them paying tribute to sources that I'm far too unfamiliar with, be that Monster Hunter, Homestuck, or in this case - FTL: Faster Than Light. And I'm able to love these rips because, as I've said many a time before, SiIvaGunner is as much about appreciating the things you already love as it is about being introduced to media that someone else loves far more. I know myself already that Cave Story's music is incredible, yet despite my endless playthroughs of the game I'm never going to grow tired of hearing all the many ways SiIvaGunner's rippers share their own affection for the soundtrack, not just in the Balcony Fusion Collab, but in the continued amount of rips the game receives to this day. There's emotion packed into efforts like Balcony Cruise, emotion that shows how Helpful Salad truly understands the Cave Story sound, that makes me thoroughly enjoy his rips with or without the needed context for whatever joke he's attaching to it.

And well, after hearing Balcony Cruise, I did feel the need to go listen to FTL's music as well - and indeed, it's just as incredible as I'd suspected! The solemn yet beautiful atmosphere of Balcony can be felt in much of FTL's whole soundtrack, befitting a game about surviving a cruise through space, and so Balcony Cruise being a melodyswap to the game's main theme feels like a natural fit. Yet...I can't shake the feeling that there's also more theming relevant to the rip beyond the shared atmosphere of the two games. Though FTL isn't exactly an "old" indie game in the same vein that Cave Story is, 2012 was still only two years removed from the release of Super Meat Boy, it was still quite early on in the indie game resurgence of Xbox Live. Cave Story is a landmark game for the indie world as a fully self-made release all the way back in 2004, made by one Daisuke Amaya in his free time out of a desire to express his love for games like Metroid and Castlevania into something playable. Eight years later, the spirit of indie gaming in the Independent Games Festival, the legacy shaped in large part by Amaya, was what directly inspired Matthew Davis and Justin Ma to pursue independent development full-on to create FTL.

What I'm saying is - mixing the two games together as Balcony Cruise does, two games that are on the surface completely disconnected, yet feel ever so connected at the same time...feels all too right. And if we REALLY want to go the extra mile: a rip as solemn and atmospheric as this, feels truly befitting of Quote's journey in the King for Another Day tournament from the year prior. Losing before truly getting to do anything, outdone by the big dogs, yet providing an unforgettable experience and giving us incredible arrangements like Lifelike Waterway. Months after the tournament finally ended, after so many SiIvaGunner viewers had grown yet more attached to Quote, and many were reminded of just how impactful Cave Story in general was...Balcony Cruise feels like the perfect tribute to the game. And more Cave Story is never something I'm going to turn down.

[fandom-rpfinder]

yeah... it's me, back on my bullshit again 🤡

sup - 33yo trans dude, he/him, European looking for 25+ only individuals for some Baldur's Gate 3 related shenanigans. specifically, I'm looking to finally return to the writing game to scratch an itch I quite never sated when the game first came out, sooo...

as one does, I'm looking for someone to write either Gale Dekarios, Wyll Ravengard or Astarion Ancunín against a few of my characters. all MxM, cisgender preferred. as for short details;

⟼♥ for Gale, I long to ship him with my half-elf bard. he's witty, flirty, really pretty and a very "doms from the bottom" type of person in bed. presents nonchalant and happy-go-lucky, but is a fairly insecure, untrusting and sad boyo deep down. he can be very generous and nice even to complete strangers, but also has rather grey morals over some things - for one, he's not above picking a pocket or two. his instrument of choice is the violin and he has a knack for singing, but he can work his way around most instruments. he was not intended to fill the role of Tav, but can easily be molded into the role if it works for the plot!

⟼♥ for Wyll, I'd love to ship him with a childhood friend. a tiefling warrior and city guard who reluctantly works for Lord Gortash towards Act 3, praying for a rebellion to restore some sanity into his beloved city. he's a guy who's carried a torch for Wyll since early childhood and wants nothing more but for a chance to tell him how the young Ravengard inspired him on his way to greatness. he's a very gentle, soft man with a knack for service domming.

⟼♥ for Astarion, my wish is to allow my drow druid to adore him. a man who's extremely demisexual and gets hyperfixated upon giving Astarion the joy and the pleasure he's never quite had in his life. he's a very morally grey guy leaning a tad into villainy, but not so much for ambition but rather just distrust and dislike of most people. he definitely prefers animals and plants over people and finds irony that he'd find the love of his life in an undead man, considering he is a druid. speaking of - he's weirdly goth for a druid, extremely autistic, yet he can feign charm when it benefits him. it's just... most of the time, he doesn't care if people know he hates them. and he does, he hates most people... except Astarion. and probably Karlach. who could hate Karlach?

I have bios available for all of my fellas, + plenty of writing samples you can take a look at! as for my writing in general;

⟼ I write in third person, past tense, I’m super descriptive and write anywhere from minimum two paragraphs to, idk… dozens??? I’m pretty much guaranteed to hit the discord limit most of the time, though I do obviously put effort into matching my partner’s style and length.

⟼ I can be nitpicky about correct characterization and grammar so if you’re not looking for deep analysis and character studies on, y’know, characters, I’m not the best fit for you.

⟼ I’m always quality over quantity.

⟼ my favorite to write are romance, relationship and character studies, some smut likely tossed in... yeah, mostly just Relationship Stuff with possibility for action and things on the side.

⟼ I appreciate good communication even when we’re not writing (it's The 'Tism, it craves understanding) and hope there’s mutual consideration in that neither one of us can be or should be available 24/7. having said that, I’m more than happy to befriend my partners! I love sharing memes, art, music, whatever you have OOC.

⟼ super open to multiple threads, multiple ships and plots and AUs with a single partner!

⟼ depending on how life's going, my reply speed can be anything from several times a day to a few times a week. if you do not pester me, I will always get back to you eventually!

does this sound like your cup of tea at all? great! please like this post and I’ll come fetch you. we’ll talk, we’ll hopefully make some people kiss, we’ll chat about whether it’s a good fit - and if it's not, you're welcome to ghost me in peace!

look forward to hearing from you! ★

👾

[findroleplay]

yeah... it's me, back on my bullshit again 🤡

sup - 33yo trans dude, he/him, European looking for 25+ only individuals for some Baldur's Gate 3 related shenanigans. specifically, I'm looking to finally return to the writing game to scratch an itch I quite never sated when the game first came out, sooo...

as one does, I'm looking for someone to write either Gale Dekarios, Wyll Ravengard or Astarion Ancunín against a few of my characters. all MxM, cisgender preferred. as for short details;

⟼♥ for Gale, I long to ship him with my half-elf bard. he's witty, flirty, really pretty and a very "doms from the bottom" type of person in bed. presents nonchalant and happy-go-lucky, but is a fairly insecure, untrusting and sad boyo deep down. he can be very generous and nice even to complete strangers, but also has rather grey morals over some things - for one, he's not above picking a pocket or two. his instrument of choice is the violin and he has a knack for singing, but he can work his way around most instruments. he was not intended to fill the role of Tav, but can easily be molded into the role if it works for the plot!

⟼♥ for Wyll, I'd love to ship him with a childhood friend. a tiefling warrior and city guard who reluctantly works for Lord Gortash towards Act 3, praying for a rebellion to restore some sanity into his beloved city. he's a guy who's carried a torch for Wyll since early childhood and wants nothing more but for a chance to tell him how the young Ravengard inspired him on his way to greatness. he's a very gentle, soft man with a knack for service domming.

⟼♥ for Astarion, my wish is to allow my drow druid to adore him. a man who's extremely demisexual and gets hyperfixated upon giving Astarion the joy and the pleasure he's never quite had in his life. he's a very morally grey guy leaning a tad into villainy, but not so much for ambition but rather just distrust and dislike of most people. he definitely prefers animals and plants over people and finds irony that he'd find the love of his life in an undead man, considering he is a druid. speaking of - he's weirdly goth for a druid, extremely autistic, yet he can feign charm when it benefits him. it's just... most of the time, he doesn't care if people know he hates them. and he does, he hates most people... except Astarion. and probably Karlach. who could hate Karlach?

I have bios available for all of my fellas, + plenty of writing samples you can take a look at! as for my writing in general;

⟼ I write in third person, past tense, I’m super descriptive and write anywhere from minimum two paragraphs to, idk… dozens??? I’m pretty much guaranteed to hit the discord limit most of the time, though I do obviously put effort into matching my partner’s style and length.

⟼ I can be nitpicky about correct characterization and grammar so if you’re not looking for deep analysis and character studies on, y’know, characters, I’m not the best fit for you.

⟼ I’m always quality over quantity.

⟼ my favorite to write are romance, relationship and character studies, some smut likely tossed in... yeah, mostly just Relationship Stuff with possibility for action and things on the side.

⟼ I appreciate good communication even when we’re not writing (it's The 'Tism, it craves understanding) and hope there’s mutual consideration in that neither one of us can be or should be available 24/7. having said that, I’m more than happy to befriend my partners! I love sharing memes, art, music, whatever you have OOC.

⟼ super open to multiple threads, multiple ships and plots and AUs with a single partner!

⟼ depending on how life's going, my reply speed can be anything from several times a day to a few times a week. if you do not pester me, I will always get back to you eventually!

does this sound like your cup of tea at all? great! please like this post and I’ll come fetch you. we’ll talk, we’ll hopefully make some people kiss, we’ll chat about whether it’s a good fit - and if it's not, you're welcome to ghost me in peace!

look forward to hearing from you! ★

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[summernightsdawn]

MATCHUP TRADE WITH @imjustabeanie

hi starr !! thank you for the offer, and sorry so much for the wait (੭ ˊ^ˋ)੭ this is my first match up trade, i'm grateful you chose to come to this blog !!

« beneath a youthful and carefree demeanor lies a heart that hides a great many burdens from the past »

:; before settling for KAZUHA, i had originally chosen heizou as your match -- alongside him, al haitham. it was only when you said you didn't want to be matched with heizou, i immediately had a change of plans and went to kazuha.

personally, i just felt as though you and kazuha would've gotten along with time! your description of an ideal partner seemed to fit him, and when i took your personalities into depth and consideration, i found him to be a great match.

personalities, how do they correlate?

. the reason why i chose him was because of nature; kazuha is reflective and thoughtful. you also mentioned liking a partner that could keep up with you, kazuha could very well do that. he's patient and honest as well, which is another trait you mentioned liking.

. kazuha is very understanding and polite about everything -- whenever you isolate, he'd try his best to understand and approach you only if you say so or if he sensed it. he's patient, and would understand whenever you needed time alone.

. i think kazuha can be a bit petty as well. whenever i see him, i always go back to when he threatened the treasure hoarder after he had stolen the vision -- he could always switch to that petty side, only if the other was deserving of it.

. and then, you mentioned being flirtatious around friends. i don't think he'd mind your flirting much, and he'd rather accept it. there would be times where he returns it, albeit unintentionally ( or is it? )

. kazuha firmly believes that everyone is entitled to their hopes and dreams and that no one has the right to take them, not even a god. you mentioned wanting to work in space-related studies and currently study electronics, and while kazuha has no relation to those topics, he'd be supporting of your work and find it fascinating.

. you mentioned having a habit of bottling your feelings -- again, in a relationship, kazuha would be very patient and understanding to his partner. whenever you're ready, he'd listen, and he'd be glad to have you listen as well to his stories and retellings of his life before the crux.

spending time with kazuha

. kazuha is definitely a quality time guy. since he's always off traveling with the crux, he wouldn't have much time for his lover, and therefore cherishes anytime you're together. whenever you're together, kazuha would like to indulge in your hobbies.

. he likes to give you trinkets and souvenirs as well, " for good luck. " to keep in your pocket. he would give you flowers as well, or anything you asked of him, really.

. since you're interested in space and astronomy, i think he'd at least try to make the effort to study a bit in the subject. he wants to make you happy. in the seas, the stars are all clear and galaxies are visible, so in any case you were in the mood for stargazing, he'd invite you under beidou's permission.

. you mentioned taking an interest in fighting sports -- he's a samurai, and he has many sparring experiences. there are instances where kazuha might invite you to spar with him ( or other way around )

. let's say kazuha is in a more modern au -- in terms of your interest in video games, he would likely join you for sessions. single player or not, if it's single player he'll just watch you play!

i'm a bit rusty now that i haven't written in a while ... my school work definitely got in the way a bit huhu . so happy you chose me though !! stay safe and have fun in unii<33

I ALSO GOT SICK IN THE MIDDLE OF WRITING SO I TOOK A SHORT BREAK UNTIL I FELT BETTER HUHUU SORRY22 i feel like i'm going to be modifying this work,, maybe like pretty soon huhu.

[crusherthedoctor]

So do you think the reason frontiers is the way it is, is because sonic team pandered to the fandom? The guys that hate sonic for what it is, and want it to become something it’s not. If so it’s horrifying to think that sonic team now are listening to the “fans” that don’t even have a basic fucking understanding of sonic. At this point the franchise is screwed if they are now listening to the guys that hate it.

I would say it's a complicated affair, but one that can also be summed up as textbook damage control. That and a dash of chasing trends.

Considering that Frontiers is a game that feels uncomfortable with its Sonic game skin - more than arguably any game in the series before it, even ShtH - I believe that SEGA/Sonic Team probably had sincere intentions, but took criticisms of past games to heart a bit too much... which is nothing new with them, hence my assumption.

In this day and age, where the contempt for the Pontaff games has grown at an all time high, with loud fans and louder YouTubers regularly saying with a straight face that Colours/Forces is worse than '06, that Eggman being the final boss and main villain is itself the problem somehow, that pandering is bad unless it's pandering to them... it's easy to sense them going in panic mode and whipping out something as Not-Pontaff as possible. And hey, it heavily resembles a certain popular Nintendo game, so easy points, right? (Ignoring that aping Nintendo was seen as a negative with Lost World...)

Alas, in their efforts to make up for perceived sins, they went too far in the other direction. Now, everything is lifeless and muddy. Now, the presence of Sonic characters and random floating grind rails are the only physical indication you have that it is indeed a Sonic game. Now, there's an air of self-importance that manifests through downplaying events of past games in order to prop up its own use of the cast. Now, the universe can't even recall said past events accurately. Now, everyone sounds as though the actors themselves are depressed as opposed to them giving a legit somber performance as their characters. Now, cutscenes are plodding in their pacing, and the characters stand around doing nothing of worth in a good number of them to a greater extent than the previous games. And most ironically of all, for all its attempts to distance itself from the inaccurately titled "Meta Era", it ultimately proved to be ten times more meta than ANY of the Pontaff games. Because it helps to know what meta actually means.

And all of that comes without mentioning the elephant in the room: attaching Flynn's name to the game. Followed by attaching his name to almost fucking everything after.

Fans can tell me as many times as they want that Frontiers is bold and proud, and I'm sure the praise it's received by people who coincidentally hate Sonic is stroking that ego. But regardless of one's opinion on the game's quality, or the story's quality, all I see is an admittance of defeat. I see something that was made by people who are tired and confused.

I don't think it's ruined all chances of me liking or showing interest in anything that comes after, seeing how I'm still excited for Superstars. In fact, I'm not even necessarily opposed to the mere concept of an open world Sonic. But if future games continue with the Frontiers formula... if the open world continues to be executed like this... if the world continues to be grey and have little-to-no aesthetic... if I'm forced to see Sage and her relationship with a villain who never needed a Bowser Jr. get shoehorned everywhere as much as Flynn himself... I'll be waiting for when they inevitably change course once again.

[novella-writers]

yeah... it's me, back on my bullshit again 🤡

sup - 33yo trans dude, he/him, European looking for 25+ only individuals for some Baldur's Gate 3 related shenanigans. specifically, I'm looking to finally return to the writing game to scratch an itch I quite never sated when the game first came out, sooo...

as one does, I'm looking for someone to write either Gale Dekarios, Wyll Ravengard or Astarion Ancunín against a few of my characters. all MxM, cisgender preferred. as for short details;

⟼♥ for Gale, I long to ship him with my half-elf bard. he's witty, flirty, really pretty and a very "doms from the bottom" type of person in bed. presents nonchalant and happy-go-lucky, but is a fairly insecure, untrusting and sad boyo deep down. he can be very generous and nice even to complete strangers, but also has rather grey morals over some things - for one, he's not above picking a pocket or two. his instrument of choice is the violin and he has a knack for singing, but he can work his way around most instruments. he was not intended to fill the role of Tav, but can easily be molded into the role if it works for the plot!

⟼♥ for Wyll, I'd love to ship him with a childhood friend. a tiefling warrior and city guard who reluctantly works for Lord Gortash towards Act 3, praying for a rebellion to restore some sanity into his beloved city. he's a guy who's carried a torch for Wyll since early childhood and wants nothing more but for a chance to tell him how the young Ravengard inspired him on his way to greatness. he's a very gentle, soft man with a knack for service domming.

⟼♥ for Astarion, my wish is to allow my drow druid to adore him. a man who's extremely demisexual and gets hyperfixated upon giving Astarion the joy and the pleasure he's never quite had in his life. he's a very morally grey guy leaning a tad into villainy, but not so much for ambition but rather just distrust and dislike of most people. he definitely prefers animals and plants over people and finds irony that he'd find the love of his life in an undead man, considering he is a druid. speaking of - he's weirdly goth for a druid, extremely autistic, yet he can feign charm when it benefits him. it's just... most of the time, he doesn't care if people know he hates them. and he does, he hates most people... except Astarion. and probably Karlach. who could hate Karlach?

I have bios available for all of my fellas, + plenty of writing samples you can take a look at! as for my writing in general;

⟼ I write in third person, past tense, I’m super descriptive and write anywhere from minimum two paragraphs to, idk… dozens??? I’m pretty much guaranteed to hit the discord limit most of the time, though I do obviously put effort into matching my partner’s style and length.

⟼ I can be nitpicky about correct characterization and grammar so if you’re not looking for deep analysis and character studies on, y’know, characters, I’m not the best fit for you.

⟼ I’m always quality over quantity.

⟼ my favorite to write are romance, relationship and character studies, some smut likely tossed in... yeah, mostly just Relationship Stuff with possibility for action and things on the side.

⟼ I appreciate good communication even when we’re not writing (it's The 'Tism, it craves understanding) and hope there’s mutual consideration in that neither one of us can be or should be available 24/7. having said that, I’m more than happy to befriend my partners! I love sharing memes, art, music, whatever you have OOC.

⟼ super open to multiple threads, multiple ships and plots and AUs with a single partner!

⟼ depending on how life's going, my reply speed can be anything from several times a day to a few times a week. if you do not pester me, I will always get back to you eventually!

does this sound like your cup of tea at all? great! please like this post and I’ll come fetch you. we’ll talk, we’ll hopefully make some people kiss, we’ll chat about whether it’s a good fit - and if it's not, you're welcome to ghost me in peace!

look forward to hearing from you! ★

Like if interested!

[spliffymae]

this is how i imagined sasha dressing for that wip i posted earlier. and after suffering severe brain rot, i came running to this app. 🤭🤭🤭

⚠️ afabreader, she/her pronouns, both reader and sasha are queer, mentions of oral sex (f receiving), it’s really fluff w A LOT of sexual tension.

song i recommend for vibes:

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sasha is such a good friend to you, she did so much to help you when you were in need.like in high school, when you would forget to pack a lunch, she would always walk around with double of hers—honestly it was because two meals were enough to satisfy her, but she never got to eat the other one. instead she would be handing the thermos or sandwhich bag to you with a blank stare, mumbling to you to be more mindful but she never stopped giving you food.

oh my gosh! she was such a positive friend for you. like that time in college, when she had introduced you to connie and jean from your guys’ kinesiology class. you had been wanting to get to know them for a while because of how chill they seemed, but were always nervous to initiate conversations. so sasha did it for you.

you four had become a friend group instantly. sasha had told you she felt the best vibes around them and knew they would be a great addition for you two. and they were. you guys would spend everyday together, either in connie and jean’s dorm or you and sasha’s shared apartment. whether it was studying, playing video games, movie nights, or just regular hanging out, the moment was never dull.

sasha was a supportive friend. when you began to date this guy porco, who was on your college’s basketball team, she would come with you to the basketball games. she was on the women’s team, so it wasn’t like she wasn’t interested, but it would make her nauseous to see how heart eyed you became when provo would make a shot.

but still, sasha was an understanding friend. when your boyfriend started to take more time away from you two, she didn’t get upset. you hadn’t experienced adult love before, so she understood.

when you would miss scheduled bonding time or her important games because ‘porco needed you’, sasha didn’t yell at you for it. she understood.

when you would walk into her room at eleven thirty at night, with a pout on your lips and glossy eyes, and complaining about how you have so much homework to do, she stays up all night and does half for you.

when you forget to study for a test in class, and are having a mini freak out in class the day of the test, sasha holds your hand in support, slipping you a folded paper containing everything you need to know to pass.

sasha braus was your best friend. i mean, who else would stay up late to listen to you sob about how difficult of a time you were having with galliard while simultaneously helping you part your hair for a protective style. passion twists, her favorite on you. you cried about how you weren’t feeling heard or seen in the relationship. you were feeling like he was with you for just the aesthetic reasons and didn’t bother to put in real effort. she listened through it all.

sasha was an honest friend. who couldn’t hide her face for shit when you revealed to her that every time porco eats you out, you fake an orgasm to make him feel good. “he just…gets in his head, s’all. i’m sure he’ll be good once the nerves go.” you would say, but she could tell you didn’t believe your own words.

but oh, did she have her moments. sometimes sasha would be a possessive friend. like when her braids ups would somehow almost always fall on days porco was spending the night, she would take advantage of your kindness and ask you to wash and put a treatment in her hair. you would protest about not wanting to take the whole night, but she’d pout and bat her lashes,and you would melt away. porco would be irritated and sasha was always elated.

sasha had a lot of good qualities about her. one that you loved was how much of a comforting friend she was. when you would have your bad mental days, where everyone and anyone was getting muted and ignored, sasha was the only one that got to be near you.

you would send her a text at 1pm, asking if she were up. she would tell you she just got up and crashing from morning practice. you wouldn’t respond, instead sasha would hear the padding of your feet before seeing you at her bedroom door. you were wearing one of your big tees with only panties on and long socks. you wouldn’t talk as you got under the blanket with her and wrapped your arms around her waist. she would hold you, placing a comforting kiss to your forehead and just lie in silence with you.

sasha was everything you could ask for in a friend. you would always say how lucky you were to have her in your life. she was the only one who truly understood you. and because of that, sasha was a protective friend. like when she was at a party with connie and jean, and saw your boyfriend grinding up on a girl who she knew wasn’t you. why? because she left you home since you had a final term paper to do.

so sasha did what she knew was best and got up from her seated position on the stairs, nodding to jean and connie that she would soon return. she draped your boyfriend up in an instant, threatening him that if he doesn’t leave and go get you the sweetest apology present this instant, she would perform an impromptu castration on him.

sasha was your experienced friend. who would fascinate you with all the different sexual experiences she’s had with both men and women.

“but wait, so do you like receiving or giving pleasure more?” you ask as you lie across her bed, dressed in her basketball jersey you took from the laundry basket.

sasha stared off into space for a second, thinking about her answer. you couldn’t help but notice how good she looked. jaw clenching while deep in thought, sitting with her knees to her chest and arms over her knees. her hair was out naturally straight with a beanie on top of her head. she was wearing a black crewneck and plaid pajama pants. you watched her eyes look over your figure before looking to you, smiling as she said “giving.”

sasha was your observant friend. she would always have to fill you in on the innuendos and subliminal messages that went over your head when you two would watch movies or listen to jean and connie talk. so she was surprised when your response to her wasn’t an oblivious nod of approval, but a clench of your thighs.

sasha was your smart friend, who figured out your sweet spot when she would watch you dress up as her personal cheerleader for every one of her games, and see you write her jersey number, 9, on a specific spot on your neck.

after she would take her team to victory with a twenty point lead, she would pull you into a hug, dripping in sweat, and placing a quick and hazy kiss to that number that adorned your neck, mumbling about how much good luck your presence brought her. you would feel your body temperature rise, and you would ever so slightly tighten your hold on her jersey.

sasha is your best friend, who you would rather die for than lose. she was your day one, go to, ride or die—she was everything you needed in a better half. she was a friend.

so why now, when porco fucks you to an orgasm, are you thinking of her on top of you instead of him?

[multifandomfix]

Little Things They Do To Show They Love You (Marvel Preference)

Agatha Harkness: She’ll perform small, simple spells that just make your life a tiny bit easier. Like if she sees you struggle to reach something, she’ll magically bring it down for you.

Ayesha: Listen. Honestly, it may feel like the bare minimum, but Ayesha doesn’t really listen to anyone, yet somehow she makes time to listen to you and remembers seemingly inconsequential details in the things you tell her.

Bruce Banner: Housework. He knows you sometimes dread certain chores and he’ll do them for you any chance he gets because he knows it can upset you if chores, especially your most hated ones, start piling up.

Everett Ross: Everett cooks, and also leaves little notes around the house for you to find. Bonus points for having a lunch you take to work, which he’s usually able to sneak one of said notes into, making all your coworkers jealous of how lucky you got to be with such a thoughtful guy.

Hela: She creates things for you. Though her powers are meant to kill and destroy, she make a conscious effort to try and make things for you, whether it’s something she crafted with her own two hands, or something of a more magical variety.

Helmut Zemo: Zemo leaves you sweets. Turkish delights of course, but also any other sweet treat that he knows is a favorite of yours. He’ll place one on your pillow before you come to bed and fill your coat pockets with them because he knows they bring a smile to your face.

Jeri Hogarth: Jeri stops working. She’s always overworking, but she finds time to set aside to spend with you. Real, quality time, not like it’s just something else to cross off her to do list.

Kilgrave: Kilgrave gives you a quiet day. He speaks as minimally as possible, while letting you choose what to do that day with him. It’s a monumental task for him, really and it’s immensely difficult for him not to use his power and influence.

Loki Laufeyson: He plays games with you. Board games, video games, etc. He does fancy a good game, and despite his intense urge to, he doesn’t even attempt to cheat, turning the odds in his favor. He has though, on occasion, turned the odds in your favor when you’ve had a really bad day.

May Parker: May is always passing by, giving you a kiss on the cheek as she does, or squeezes your hand before you leave for something that you’re particularly nervous for. Just small physical signs of affection to let you know she’s there and she cares.

Natasha Romanoff: She happily runs errands for you when your life gets too busy or overwhelming. No matter if it’s one thing or twenty, she’s happy to run out and get whatever you need for you to take some of the stress off of your shoulders.

Pepper Potts: Pepper organizes for you. She knows just how you like things and makes sure it’s all as it should be on a regular basis so you can keep your life in relative order.

Stephen Strange: Stephen provides you transport for wherever you need to go. He even offers to portal you to a remote location of your choosing whenever things get too stressful.

Steve Rogers: Steve cleans. He’s not really a neat freak or anything, but maybe it’s the old fashioned guy in him that makes him think that you both should have a nice and tidy place to come home to to help you relax.

Thor Odinson: He learns from you. Anything earth related he doesn’t quite understand, he lets you, and only you, teach him about it. It’s a sign of his utmost trust in you not to steer him wrong and also a great way to spend time together.

Tony Stark: Tony buys you things. It’s an easy and obvious go to for him, but his gifts, while occasionally frivolous, are often quite thoughtful as well. That thing you need for your collection that’s always way too much money to justify ever buying for yourself? Tony has it on your shelf the next morning.

For anon

[bunni-bino]

How The OP Boys Say “I Love You” To Their S/O

How You Know He Loves You- idk man

A/N : enjoy.

includes » Ace, Sabo, Luffy, law, Sanji, Zoro, Marco, Rosinante, Kid, Shanks, Mihawk, Katakuri, Izo, Koby, Cavendish,

Summary : the boys’ own way of saying “I love you”, with their own words and ways. Or, how you know he loves you.

? Wait did I do this before? I don’t even know. also these aren’t GREAT, but they aren’t HORRIBLE. Yk? Honestly tho, some of these seem like they’re all over the place, which yes, they might be. UGH IT WAS SO HARD THO.

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Monkey D. Luffy

Luffy loves you like an adventure. Everything is new and always fun to try with him, and no matter what happens, you don’t ever regret it, because you’re doing it with him.

He’s persistent in staying with you everywhere, he wants to do everything with you. He tends to invite you ( by pulling your hand ) to do crazy things with him and away from the others so you’re alone.

He’s always showing off his skills and stupidity in order to make you laugh, because your smile is the best thing he’s ever seen and giggles are the beautiful sound he treasures.

His actions are genuine when he holds your hand and pulls you to his side all the time, with the warmest, loving grin.

Luffy always makes sure to remind you to never give up hope.

“Let’s go on an adventure together, [Name].”

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Roronoa Zoro

Zoro loves you like you’re his one and only. No one has priority over you, ( except maybe Luffy ), and you will always be his, if you’ll let him.

Zoro is not a man of many words when it comes to his own emotions and feelings, so he shows it through his actions.

He always has an eye on you, so wherever you are is where he ‘sleeps’ so he can keep you close, his swords at his side to protect you from danger, ( but he knows you can handle yourself. )

Zoro is the perfect person to lend a comforting shoulder and ear. He will listen to every single one of your problems intently and if he can, will offer the best advice you’ll hear, even if it’s a bit harshly. However, whatever got you so down, Zoro will bring you back up.

Zoro is always reminding you that you are strong, no matter how tough things get.

“Oi, come take a nap with me. I could use a body pillow.”

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Portgas D. Ace

Ace loves you like a gentleman, respecting boundaries, bowing to the elderly you pass by together and always ready to pick you up for your date at seven, bouquet of flowers in hand.

If Ace is good at anything, it’s knowing how to distract you with a good time. He knows the best way to bring a beautiful smile to your lips and can easily make sure to avoid the thoughts that brought you down in the first place.

He’ll share stories that will make you die of laughter or feel so wholesome that you literally melt at how sweet it is.

The few times he expresses and shares his insecurities to you, something he hides within him because he trusts you enough to do so. He loves your understanding and comfort for him.

Ace always reminds you that you’ll be okay, even at the worst times.

“You are the light of my life.”

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Chief of Staff Sabo

Sabo loves you like a prince. He holds the door for you, takes your hand so you don’t fall, has the most charismatic smile on his face and is just so charming.

Sabo will remember the littlest things, the smallest details that you yourself don’t even know until he reminds you, and because of this, you are often gifted the most memorable and cherishing gifts, like the scarf you two bought for your perfect snowman, to the necklace you were staring a little too longingly at on display.

He’s always busy, but he doesn’t hesitate to drop whatever he has just for you. He will run through fire if it means you’ll stop crying or if you’ll be happy to see him. You are his lifeline, his soul, his love.

He may not know how to properly cheer you up like his brothers can, but he knows that he wants the best for you. If you need space, you got it. You need some tender loving cuddles and buckets of ice cream while watching Disney movies? Vanilla or chocolate ice cream?

Sabo reminds you that you deserve happiness and peace.

“Whenever you need me, I’ll be there.”

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Trafalgar D. Water Law

Law loves you like you’re his savior, someone who’s always there during his time of need and insecurities, by his side when he needs you most.

He’s a little blunt and straightforward occasionally, but he’s honest somewhat. He won’t ever tell you his feelings until he deems it the right time, but you can tell he has feelings by the change in treatment.

He’ll keep you closer to him, making excuses by saying that he needs you to help him with the supply run, or that he needs your assistance with a particular menial task.

He’s awkward and shy about it at first but he cares and that’s all you need to know. Especially once you catch him during one of his weaker times, the anniversary of a particular someone rolling around, where he’s locked in his room. He needs you beside him, so please don’t leave him when he needs you.

Law reminds you that you are human, that it’s okay to be vulnerable.

“Just stay here with me.”

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Vinsmoke Sanji

Sanji loves you like a god/goddess. He will treat you with the utmost respect and care and offers you everything you could possibly want or need, just say the word.

His genuine, endless daily compliments are given to you with pure love and passion, his daily refreshments and snacks to keep you energized and hydrated keeps an eye out for your health.

He makes sure you know the true meaning of flattery, chivalry and love, because that is all he can show you.

However, under that chivalrous exterior, is his calmer, understanding loving self, where he shows his true self and when he finally shares this side with you, where he holds his insecurities, it’s the true honor and love you can receive. And it’s even better, when you become the one who loves for him in return during this time.

Sanji reminds you that you deserve to be and are loved.

“You are my world, my everything.”

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Marco The Phoenix

Marco loves you like a married couple who grew old together, still playing jokes and having fun to life’s fullest, no matter your age.

He’s constantly lecturing you for the smallest things repeatedly, since you always seem to forget. His lectures lack any annoyance or malice though, he’s just kind of done with you sometimes.

Nonetheless, he’s taking care of you more than you think, always the first one there whenever you need help. He’s always prepared for whatever you need so you don’t have to look for it and get worried.

He’s stern at times but he loves you more than you could ever know, often questioning himself whenever he’s beside you. He half-lidded eyes watching you with warmth and admiration because you always look so determined.

Marco always reminds you that you are free. To live life to its fullest and however you wish.

“Let me fly you to the moon.”

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Donquixote Rosinante

Rosinante loves you like a husband, he treats you like his wife, either you or him welcoming each other home after being gone for so long and greeting each other with a loving kiss each time.

He knows just how tough things can be and as much as he tries to make things right, he knows how bad situations really are and no matter how much he wants to cry or get angry, he always holds a smile, in front of you. To assure you that things will be okay.

He gives the warmest hugs, and knows that, so whenever you’re angry or sad, or just randomly at times, Rosi envelops you into a large hug, waddling you back and forth a few times, you feel instant relief and content, which makes him smile.

His priority will always be you, even if he’s hundreds of thousands miles away, he will find his way back home to you. He surprises you with the littlest gifts; being flowers, jewelry, candles, or more.

Rosi will always remind you to smile, even during the hardest times.

“I will protect you.”

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Eustass Kid

Kid loves you like a game, it’s unexpected, unpredictable of what will happen and it’s exciting and thrilling. For you both, one wrong move, and the other is gone for good, but perhaps, second chances/rematches are available.

He can be brash and a bit much, but Kid has high respect for anyone who actually makes it onto his crew and can actually tolerate him, you included.

He’s loud and wild but that only makes it part of the fun. With such a short fuse, as long as you play your cards right and pick your moments to bite back, it’s kind of fun knowing how dangerous it can be with a guy like Kid, and he also loves it equally, because your feistiness is attractive.

Being a bad bitch that doesn’t play by the rules is so incredibly attractive and Kid knows how to reward and punish so tread carefully. ;) however, he has his down moments and as annoying he can be, he does appreciate the effort you give if you try to comfort him. He’ll be harsh about it but eventually, he just wants you to be with him in the end.

Kid reminds you to rebel, take risks and enjoy the thrill of getting in dangerous situation every once in a while, breaking a few rules doesn’t hurt anybody. Most of the time.

“Don’t fucking ever leave me.. okay?”

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Dracule Mihawk

Mihawk loves you like you’re an empress, only the finest and highest quality for you, nothing else can compare.

Mihawk will buy you the most expensive dress that suits you, with an equally expensive matching jewelry to go with. Not to mention the heels, and, tch, how could he forget the roses you require? Despicable.

As much as he loves to show you off, he despises the stares of awe and admiration you receive whenever you go out, so his possessiveness takes over and he has an arm around your waist at all times, successfully showing you’re taken and to back off if they don’t wish to be cut into oblivion.

He trains you to handle yourself, obviously, you should know at least some basic skills. He’s not too hard on you but does push you to keep going until you truly wish to stop. It’s only because he’s worried that one day, he won’t be there and won’t be able to protect you.

Mihawk reminds you that you are a queen/king, a strong person who shall hold your ground and never back down from fear and show your bravery.

“Come here, mi amor.”

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Red Haired Shanks

Shanks loves you like you’re his future. It’s an unknown journey, but he’s there for the ride and whatever may happen, he’s there staying and won’t be going anywhere, unless it’s with you.

The red head is a goofball, he drinks, parties and messes around but he is an incredible captain and genuine to a fault. So when he expresses kindness, it is purely from his heart and not out of manners.

He is extremely playful and yet when down to business, he is calm, collected, and cool. He knows just what to say in tough situations and great comforting advice, so he’s the one to go to when you’re feeling down. And as laid back as he is, disrespect to those he loves is the one shit he won’t take.

He’ll hold you close and with his signature grin, compliment you and tell you how much he appreciates you and as soon as someone lays a finger on you, his hand is on the hilt of the sword and he waits three seconds for an explanation before he cuts them down. No one messes with his beloved.

Shanks reminds you of loyalty. To always protect and care for those close to you, and keep that built up trust and bond you created with them.

“Trust me. I won’t let go of you.”

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Charlotte Katakuri

Katakuri loves you like you’re glass, he’s careful, protective, cautious and treats you like you’re fragile, because he’s afraid of hurting you.

He’s larger than most, he’s aware of that, so he always takes the precautions to be aware of his surroundings, especially when you are around. He wants you safe and he will be devastated if he is the cause of your pain.

His large stature is a blessing to you though, because cuddling is so comfortable and comforting, it’s amazing. You can curl up and relax and just be at ease with him, because he’s so protective of you, even from his family members. He often keeps you away from Cracker and Perospero, in the slightest chance that they try to take you away from him.

He’ll be extremely heartbroken if Big Mom doesn’t approve of you, but his love for you is stronger, so he’ll keep it a secret if he has to but eventually, he’ll pray and wish for her blessing, asking the help of his siblings to convince her.

Katakuri reminds you of family, that even friends or crewmates are family and love you all the same.

“I will be here for you.”

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Captain Koby

Koby loves you like a typical high school crush. He’s all shy and blushy, and evidently embarrassed when the pretty one at school is talking to him, ( that’s you. ).

He’s like the wallflower type, who tries to blend in but somehow, he sticks out in a way that lures you to him, like he’s hit the jackpot.

He is incredibly sweet, and his shyness is so adorable. You can’t help but coo whenever you see his red cheeks and soft smile of care he offers.

Always helps you with everything, will take the blame whenever you get in trouble, takes the suffering and pain when guys try to mess with you, and no matter how tough things get, he’s holding a brave face for you.

Koby reminds you of kindness, treat everyone with care and kindness, and it goes a long way.

“If you fall, I’ll be there to catch you.”

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16th Division Commander Izo

Izo loves you like you’re a painting, he thinks you are true beauty, inside and out, you are a work of art, a true Mother Nature masterpiece born. One to be admired.

The type to be there. He’ll hold your hair while you vomit, rubbing soothing circles on your back while you cry, painting your nails while you complain about Ace, assure your perfection when you’re feeling insecure.

Best advice giver, holds no judgements at all. He’ll help with anything, because you need him. Romantic advice, friendship, sexual advice ;), he will help you any way he can.

He truly admires you, not because of your beauty, but your strength to be able to cry. Crying doesn’t mean weakness but rather, strength to be able to move forward even in the worst of times.

Izo reminds you that you are beautiful, no matter what anyone thinks or says.

“You are true beauty, my love.”

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Cavendish Of The White Horse

Cavendish loves you like you’re a princess, and he is your handsome Prince Charming.

Every thing he does it like from a fairytale, if it involved a rather.. bit of a narcissistic Prince Charming. But he means well, because he still treats you like a real princess.

He gives you daily horseback rides, teaching you with his strong arms wrapped around yours and his black fancy hat on top of your head, as you two ride around and share laughs and memories.

And even through his big ego, he still makes sure to compliment you, tell you how proud he is of you and how much he truly admires you for your strong will and determination, because he really does love you. More than you know.

Cavendish reminds you that dreams can come true, sometimes it just takes a leap of faith and effort.

“I will treat you like the princess you are and deserve to be.”

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A/N : 15 fucking people and having to think of different things while I’m distracted is so HARD. 😭 please tell me you enjoyed though ;-;

but did I do this already? God I can’t remember a thing, especially since I still haven’t updated my masterlists- and I’m terribly sorry if this really is all over the place ;-; also apologies if this is repetitive for some of them! It really is difficult yk ;-;

[miekasa]

sorry if you've already answered this, but what do you think the aot character's love languages would be? we know levi's is acts of service, but anybody else?

No worries! I don’t think I’ve answered for everyone before, so I’ll take a shot at it now bc I love thinking about people's love languages 😌

LEVI Gives: acts of service

This is one is talked about a lot, but Levi shows his love most often through doing things for you, even if you haven’t asked anything of him.

He’ll go out of his way to make your life easier and/or more comfortable in any way that he sees fit, and he doesn’t expect the same in return; it truly just makes him happy to know that he could have done something for you.

It includes bigger things like assembling furniture for you, building you something completely from scratch, or cleaning your car for; and also small things like making you a cup of coffee or tea, or even just holding your bag for you after a long day.

Needs: physical touch

Classic touch-starved man who doesn’t outwardly ask for physical touch, but doesn’t back away from it when you initiate it.

After some time, he’d begin to initiate himself, he just needs to get comfortable with the idea of it first; but after he is, it’s really cute to see. Catch him on a lazy morning, and he’s especially touchy; or find him after a long day of work, and he’ll cuddle himself right into your shoulder.

It makes him happy to know that you seek him out for physical comfort, and that he can begin to do the same. Also, he loves the feeling of you playing with his hair, it’s a surefire way to get him to fall asleep.

HANGE Gives: quality time, physical touch

Hange likes spending time with you, and loves roping you into their favorite hobbies, activities, and antics. Even something as simple as a 3 minute FaceTime call to ask them a quick question is enough to put a smile on their face.

They really just like to share their interests with you, and would love it if you did the same! Hange is willing to give everything a try at least twice for you.

Also loves physical touch, maybe not even necessarily in traditionally “romantic” ways either—having their hand around your shoulder to show you something on their phone, knocking into your body while they’re laughing, clapping your hands together out of boredom—all simple touches that make Hange happy.

Needs: gifts

Hange looooves presents, and you can’t prove me wrong. To them, it’s really touching to know that you would take the time to pick out or make something that you think they would like.

They cherish any and every gift you get them, even if it’s something as tiny and routine as bringing them a coffee during a busy a day at work, Hange never takes it for granted.

(And they also go on and brag about it to anyone who will listen, “Ah did you see my baby brought me coffee for lunch? Just how I like it too, they know me so well!”)

EREN Gives: quality time, words of affirmation

Quality time for Eren can also be mistaken as him spending all of his free time annoying the hell out of you, but it’s really just him being Loving.

When he’s not annoying you, he really does just like to be in the same space as you, even if you’re doing your own things. He likes having you around because you comfort him even if you’re not directly speaking to or interacting with him.

Words of affirmation come out of him in a very matter-of-fact tone. It’s almost as if he’s not consciously trying to affirm you or flatter you.

To him, he’s just saying what he believes is an objective truth: of course he thinks you’re smart and talented and pretty and fun to be around. If those things make you feel good, then it’s a bonus, but really, he just means it like it’s a fact of the universe.

Needs: gifts, physical touch

He’s not the best at giving gifts, but he does love to receive them, and honestly, he’s very humbled and flattered whenever you give him something that you clearly put a lot of time and/or effort into.

He almost feels undeserving of it, but he loves it all the same, and he really does cherish it. Even if it’s something as generic as a pair of shoes he was talking about, it still means a lot to him that you would remember and buy them for him.

Once he gets a taste of physical touch, he doesn’t know how to let go. All sense of personal space is out of the window, and this goes hand in hand with quality time once he discovers it.

Loves it when you touch him: play with his hair, play with or hold his hands, hug him out of the blue. Also loves to touch you, though he seems to not understand the size of his body when he’s draping himself over your shoulders, or has his leg over your thigh while you’re sitting on the bus.

ARMIN Gives: gifts

To him, it’s the simplest way to express himself without embarrassing himself by potentially tripping over his words. Also, gifts can be given remotely, so he doesn’t have to sit around worrying if you’ll love it or hate it while you open it.

Though, he certainly gains a lot of confidence over time, he still likes to leave you little presents to find when he’s not around. Something as small as buying your favorite candy and putting it in your coat pocket, or leaving flowers at your place.

He’s also very thoughtful, and when he does get you a bigger gift, or something to celebrate an occasion, he always makes sure it’s perfect.

He does it to make you happy, and when you’re happy, it makes him happy.

Needs: words of affirmation

He won’t ask for it, but it’s really reassuring to hear, and it makes him feel really good, and relieved to know that the person he loves thinks highly of him.

If you told him you’re proud of him, he might… he really might malfunction a bit, but your words would stick with him. The next time he was going through something hard or even just doubting himself, he’d remember what you said to him and it would give him a little push to get through it (and maybe be nicer to himself as a consequence).

Not necessarily an affirmation, but it also flatters him to hear that you think he’s attractive. Though, be careful when and how you say this, because he’s very… easy to excite.

MIKASA Gives: words of affirmation, acts of service

Mikasa lets you know how much you mean to her, and how much you mean to everyone in your life all the time. She doesn’t want you to ever feel like you’re less than you are.

She loves hearing about your progress or achievements in work/school and is quick to tell you that she’s happy for you and proud of you.

She’ll also do anything she can to help you out, so acts of service a big thing for her. She doesn’t want you to have to go out of your way to do something she could handle for you.

That isn’t to say that she thinks you’re incapable of fending for yourself; rather, that she would like to ease your pain whenever and wherever she can.

Needs: quality time

She doesn’t realize how much she likes/needs this until you guys start spending more time together; and it’s in your absence that she finds herself missing you more than she’d anticipated.

She doesn’t even mind sitting idly by while you’re busy or doing work, so long as she gets to be by your side. It also brings her a sense of comfort to be able to take care of you during this time; having snack breaks with you, occasional tangent conversations, and reminding you to rest when necessary.

She finds that one of the simplest means of quality time is sleeping next to each other; whether it be for a nap, or going to bed, it’s a kind of intimacy she never thought she’d crave, but comes to really, really enjoy.

JEAN Gives: quality time, gifts

Just. Just let Jean tag along to whatever you’re doing like a little golden retriever and he’ll be so damn happy. It doesn’t matter what—buying makeup, going on a walk, heading to the grocery store—he just likes spending time with you.

Though he—and anyone who expresses themselves in quality time—completely understands there are moments where you need to be by yourself. But if you don’t mind him being there, then he’ll take the opportunity to be with you.

He looooves to give presents, and even though he can get kind of embarrassed by it and try to play it off as nonchalant, he’s quite thoughtful and romantic with his gifts.

Needs: quality time, physical touch

He loves doing what you’re doing, but he would also love to have you around when he’s chilling or running errands or doing whatever, too. He doesn’t care, Jean just likes talking to you, and will take any opportunity to hear you speak to him and be around him.

He shows a normal amount of physical touch and/or PDA throughout your relationship, but really casual and gentle touches by you mean the world to him. When he feels you stroking his face when you think he’s asleep, wrapping your arms around one of his habitually when you’re sleepy after a night out, putting your hands on his face when you kiss him—all those things mean the world to him.

I don’t know if this would fall into words of affirmation, but he also likes it when you tell him that you find him attractive. Call him handsome once and he’ll be thinking about it for the rest of the month. Tell him he’s pretty and you might even get him to blush.

CONNIE Gives: quality time

Similar to Eren, his quality time is most commonly expressed through a little game he likes to call “how many times can I annoy my girlfriend in the span of twenty minutes.”

You could be chilling like normal, having a casual night in and Connie will just come bursting in your room like the loudest mf on the planet, with Monopoly in his left hand, and a six pack of beers in his right.

He lives for doing stupid (borderline illegal) shit with you, and to his credit, you’ve never gotten caught. He really just likes to hang with you and make you laugh and make memories the both of you won’t ever forget.

Needs: acts of service

Help this man. No, really, literally, help him, even if he says he doesn’t need help, he’ll appreciate it in the end.

From stuff like tutoring him for a class, to packing him lunches (beyond Lunchables, but inclusive of a strawberry-kiwi CapriSun, nonetheless); it’s a love language Connie didn’t even think he would like.

He fucking loves it though and never shuts up about anything you might do for him; always thanks you a million times and puts you in a loving chokehold and pinches your cheeks in appreciation.

SASHA Gives: words of affirmation

She’s really good at comforting you, or even just making you feel good about yourself. Sasha might not even realize how much her positive outlook on you might mean, but she sure does love to tell you how much you mean to her.

Adores singing your praises and rewarding you with compliments all the time. She’s so sweet and she doesn’t even realize what she’s doing. Best girl.

Needs: gifts

Sasha loves presents in all shapes in forms: birthday presents, anniversary presents, planned presents, surprise presents. Doesn’t matter, she’s happy to receive any and all of them.

She looks at the gifts you get her with sparkles in her eyes and the widest grin on her face. It means the world to her that you would get her something she loves and she appreciates it so much.

Takes extra special care of your gifts too. If you got her one of something she collects, the ones you give her have their own little special place in her collection and she loves to show them off whenever people ask about them.

PIECK Gives: acts of service, physical touch

Pieck will do just about anything for you, and if she can’t, she’ll commission someone else to get it done for the both of you. (Someone being Porco and Reiner if this act involves lifting or carrying anything heavy).

She adores the smile on your face after she tells you she’s taken care of something you were putting off or having trouble doing; it makes her whole day to see you happy and relieved to have one less task on your to-do list.

She definitely does things because it makes her happy to see you happy, but there’s a small part of her that’s not above admitting she likes to be rewarded for it, too. Even something as small as a hug will do 😌

That’s also where the physical touch comes in: Pieck is kind of handsy, an almost unexpectedly protective kind of way. It’s equal parts of her liking to show you off and have her hands on you, and making sure nobody else thinks about doing the same.

Needs: quality time

Once she discovers the joy of having someone else to laze around with, take naps with, and do… questionable antics with, Pieck feels like she’s discovered the true meaning of life.

Adores when you ask to come along with her to run errands, or when you show interest in any of her many hobbies. She comes to find that she loves sharing them with you.

Napping together is a must, and if you think she’ll let you out of her hold just because your leg cramped or you have to use the bathroom, then think again. There’s a minimum of three one-hour naps per week with her.

PORCO Gives: acts of service, gifts

Gifts might come as a surprise for him, but he’s got a good memory, so when he sees something you’ve been talking about, he’ll just pick it up/buy it for you.

Could be anything from a new pair of house slippers, to a pair of earrings you showed him once. If he sees it and remembers you wanted it, there’s a 9/10 chance he’ll just get it. You can’t say he never did anything for you.

He approaches acts of service the same way, and usually does things he knows he can handle doing for you, like cleaning your car, cooking you dinner, or giving you a massage.

He can get kinda smug about it tho, going off about how you’re his little baby and that you need him to take care of you, as if he didn’t go out of his way to do these things, unprompted 🙄

Needs: physical touch

He’s not going out of his way to do extreme PDA, but he’s not hiding it either; if he feels like touching you, he will. But the first time you initiate it, or the first time you touch him in a gentle way, he’s such a goner.

He doesn’t even know how to process it at a first, and when he does he feels stupid and embarrassed for even liking it, but he certainly likes it that for damn sure.

He gets kinda cranky if you don’t cuddle up to him or hold his hand or poke his cheek (even though he claims it’s oh so annoying, you know he likesssss it).