#outwardly friendly and trusting

[kivaember]

im just gonna ramble about umbra and my drifter for a sec uhhh under the cut so you can ignore:

but as i write the last chapter to the Zariman fic, the more i was thinking how my drifter and umbra are really similar in a way they wish they weren't. umbra killed his son because of ballas orchestrating things that way, drifter accidentally killed their sibling because of wally orchestrating things that way. both of them are agonised over this and blame themselves completely, and still haven't forgiven themselves to date.

i know operator was the one to reach out their hand and pull umbra out of that bleak pit of grief-fuelled rage he'd trapped himself in, but i like thinking that umbra gets to truly achieve peace with it by seeing drifter's own reflected trauma re: their sibling too. i hc that transference is a two-way street, and where operator/drifter can see umbra's memories, the inverse is true too. so umbra knows what drifter's biggest regret is, and how painfully it echoes his own.

idkkk i just like thinking that umbra and drifter become close due to a shared understanding over their respective pain re: their loved ones, even if they'd never directly discuss it with each other. sometimes it helps just knowing someone else experienced smth similar to you and kinda understands how you feel, even if they can't say or do anything to make it feel better.

(honestly this is arthur's role in the 1999 fic, where he is the one to push drifter to discuss it, because he doesn't understand but he wants to... and ofc he will see the truth of it that none of it was Drifter's fault because they were a CHILD and it'd take repeated convos for that to slowly sink in for drifter who's so adamant in shouldering the entirety of the blame (subconsciously believes duviri is their form of purgatory as punishment for the Zariman, which is a whole can of worms that'll explode like a nuclear bomb if they try opening it without preparation lmao).)

one day drifter and umbra should just get a whole crate of alcohol and get absolutely wasted to get everything out. then never talk about it again. they are paragons of healthy ways to deal with your trauma. totally.

[justauthoring]

The Flutters of my Heart.

Request: hey could you do a fic with thanos from squid game: where the reader is apart of gi hub’s group but thanos is really into her and keeps flirting with her loudly. Her and the boys are all suspicious, thinking it’s a trick but they find out he just really likes her

Pairing: Choi Su-bong "Thanos" x F!Reader

Word Count: 2,327

A/N: I did not think the second Squid Game fic I'd write would be for Thanos but... honestly, it feels right.

Two things -> Thanos might be OOC lol he's super hard to write for and you essentially replaced Jun-hee - I love her but it just works better for this fic.

Your first interaction with him had been anything but pleasant.

With blood splattered across his face, from the people you'd seen him knock over during Red Light, Green Light no less, he'd smiled at you with crazed eyes, called you 'Senorita' and asked if you'd join his team. You're positive even if you hadn't seen his actions during the first game, you would've said no. You're even more confident in your outright denial when you see him vote 'O' with a grin.

He's all flirt and false charm. He promises you that he'll keep you safe because he's the one and only great Thanos and does so even as his friend scoffs and tells him they shouldn't bother with someone like you.

You had to admit, he was convincing. If you weren't in a game of life or death, you'd be lying to yourself to say that a part of you wouldn't maybe given in to his flirtations. But, this was life or death and you can't afford to make alliances with someone who is clearly so... unsteady.

Definitely not with someone who so outwardly wants to stay in this terrible place.

You find yourself your own team, somehow survive the second game and really, Thanos hasn't been on your mind since that first interaction. You'd barely paid attention when you'd seen his team win, the only thing really of note catching your attention that he'd seemed to find some other girl to bother instead of you.

Your group, despite two initially voting to stay, are routed in their beliefs to get out of here after the second game. Despite them all being men, they'd accepted you with ease and any little concerns they might have had had been squashed the second you'd won the game of Ddakji your first try.

You feel safe with your group and allow yourself to follow them around, feeling protected with your numbers and at ease with their friendly and inviting personalities.

It isn't until after the second round of voting and Jung-bae's surprising betrayal, that you're approached by Thanos for a second time.

You're in line for food when he approaches you, surprisingly not with Player 124 like he normally is.

"Senorita," he grins, pulling your eyes on him with a blink of surprise. You frown when you realize who it is, and even more so when you register that stupid pet name. "I'm relieved to see you made it through the second game."

Crossing your arms over your chest, you huff; "let's hope I make it through the third." The insinuation is made clear as you raise a brow at the blue 'O' patch on his sweater.

Thanos only grins. "Even though you're an 'X', I still promise to keep you safe." He winks, taking a step closer to you. "All you have to do is let me."

You huff; "I'm good, thanks."

"Aweh, come on, beautiful," he smirks, wrapping an arm around your shoulder before you can pull away. "You can trust me. I would've last game too if you'd give me the chance. In fact, I tried to find you for the last game but you'd already surrounded yourself with all those old men."

You roll your eyes. "I'd choose them over you anyday."

"You wound me," Thano pouts, clutching at his heart. Still, the glee in his eyes in undeniable. "How about this? You sit with me for dinner, I'll convince you I'm not such a bad guy."

Astonished at his relentlessness, your lips part to respond, but before you can, a voice cuts you off;

"She's already got friends to sit with."

You turn your head to find Dae-ho, him moving to stand right next to you. His hand falls on your shoulder in a reassuring touch, sending you a gentle smile before frowning over at Thanos. Behind, you can see Gi-hun and Young-il who are both watching the interaction closely. They've already got their dinners in their hands, clearly having stopped when they saw you and Thanos.

Already reassured by their presence, especially Young-il after you'd seen him take down both Thanos and Player 124 in seconds when they'd tried to attack Player 333, you turn back to glance at Thanos.

His face has faltered slightly at the sight of your group, but he doesn't back down.

"I'm sure the Senorita can speak for herself," Thanos challenges, smirking at you.

"She can," you cut in, confidence gained by Dae-ho and the rest. "And she says she doesn't want to sit with you either. Now, move. You're blocking the line."

Dae-ho lets out a barking laugh and before Thanos can say anything more, you're turning, shoving past him to move up the line.

Before Thanos would ever admit defeat, he smiles back at you, shrugging; "I'll get you to say yes, eventually!"

-

You're making your way back from the bathroom about thirty minutes later, on your own because you'd assured the boys you'd be okay on your own, when your wrist is grabbed.

Your lips part to let out a yelp, but any sound is quickly muffled by a hand pressed against your mouth.

You're tugged back, in between two sets of the beds, struggling in the grasp until the person who grabbed you stops. Their hands let go of you and you quickly spin, ready to defend yourself if need be, until your eyes catch sight of a familiar shade of purple.

"Thanos," you huff, shoulders relaxing slightly.

"Hey, baby," he grins, lips spread wide.

"What the hell," you hiss, shoving at him. "What is your problem?"

He has the audacity to shrug. "This is the only way I could get you alone to talk." For some reason, he takes that opportunity to brush back a strand of wild hair from your mild kidnapping he'd done, tucking it behind your ears with an odd gentleness.

Crossing your arms over your chest, you ignore the flutter of your heart. "And?" You question, shaking your head. "Still doesn't give you the right to grab me like that."

"I wanted to know your name," he grins, winking at you.

Your lips part. "You wanted to know my name?"

He nods.

"What exactly is the point of all of this?" You huff, shaking your head in frustration. "This is the third time you've bothered me. I thought I made the way I felt clear at the beginning."

"You did," he agrees, "I'm choosing to ignore it."

You blink, stunned. The actual audacity of this man.

"You're ignoring my rejection?"

"Yup," he nods, popping the 'p'.

"You're insufferable," you shake your head. "I don't want anything to do with someone who would willingly choose to stay in these horrible games. Not to mention, have fun playing them."

Thanos laughs, "I'm here for the same reason as you, baby. I need the money," he shrugs, holding his hands by his side as if in innocence as he pronounces 'money' in english. "Nothing wrong with trying to make the most of it. That includes learning your name."

"You're sick," you scoff, "I saw you push those two in the first game! You're the reason they're dead."

"As if they wouldn't have died on their own," Thanos rolls his eyes. "Besides, I'd never do that to you. I told you, didn't I? I'll keep you safe."

"You think that makes it okay?"

"Of course."

Shaking your head, you push away from him, turning your back to him. "Just leave me alone, Thanos. I want nothing to do with someone like you."

You walk away without looking back, unaware of the gaze that follows you.

-

"Hey, Senorita!"

Pausing in your conversation with Young-il and Gi-hun, you freeze, slowly turning your head over your shoulder to meet Thanos' gaze.

He's stood with his friends, Player 124 glaring at you from behind him, with a wide grin and those same wild eyes that made it clear he wasn't sober. You feel your shoulders tense, all too aware of your groups eyes watching the interaction between the two of you.

"If you need a group to join, I'll always be here!" He calls, pointing his finger right at you as he winks.

Swallowing thickly, you turn, choosing to ignore him.

All the boys look at you, waiting for you to say something. You do, just not about Thanos, eager to move on from Thanos' embarrassing and loud flirt.

"If they call about five, we just need to find people...-"

-

You'd gotten separated from Dae-ho.

Somewhere in the midst of running to a room, you'd been knocked to the ground by someone. They'd shoved past you without a single thought to you, and then the crowd of those desparate and panicked had separated you from your friend further.

Now, with tears in your eyes and your heart racing, you're frantically trying to find him or at least one of your friends, all whilst too aware of the time ticking away by the second.

It occurs to you that this might be it. That fall had been hard and your ankle was screaming something terrible right now. Even if you did find Dae-ho, you're not sure you could make it to him or a room in time.

The tears fall then, the seconds feel like agony and far too quick at the same time as you shake with the reality of your situation.

At least, what would've been your situation.

In the next second, a body crashes into you again, except instead of knocking you to the ground, you feel your feet lifted off the ground. A yelp leaves your lips in response, arms pulling you in a chest, confused, before you realize you're being hurdled right into a room.

The person who'd grabbed you was quick and suddenly, you're on your feet, in a room, with Thanos.

He shuts the door behind him and it locks instantly after.

He's panting, chest rising and falling as he turns to look at you, and you're just staring back at him with tears streaming down your cheeks and in disbelief. The echoes of gun shots that follow barely register in your mind as you meet his gaze.

"You saved me..." You breathe, stunned, voice a mere breathless whisper.

"I told you," he pants, offering a winded grin. "I'll keep you safe. I meant it."

The realization that it had in fact been Thanos that saved you is hard to believe and yet, you're faced with the true as he turns back to glance out the small window of the door.

"In the nick of time too," he laughs, somehow still overjoyed and finding humour in this situation. "I thought you and me were both dead there for a second."

Swallowing thickly, you hug yourself, still shaking and trembling from the situation as you shuffle on the spot. The action immediately pulls a cry from your lips as you stumble forward, tipping head first to the ground.

Thanos catches you before you fall.

"Wow," he chuckles, "you okay there, Senorita?"

The pet name that had annoyed you this entire time suddenly is annoying in a whole different way when you realize you wished it had been your name he'd said instead.

And that thought has you reeling even more.

"F-Fine," you wince, grabbing his arms that hold you. "I twisted my ankle when I got separated from...-oh no! Dae-ho! I didn't see if he he made it!"

The smile fades from Thanos face briefly at the mention of Dae-ho, still he helps you steady yourself and shakes his head. "Saw him get pulled into another room. He's fine. You're the one hurt."

Your face twists at that; "it's not his fault."

Thanos turns his face away, "never said it was."

It's clear he thinks it is.

You just huff, using his arms to help keep you upright. "I'm fine. It's just a twist."

Thanos eyes flicker to your ankle. "You can't walk."

Your lips part to say something, but just then the door clicks as it unlocks. You and Thanos spare one more glance at each other, before he's stepping forward to open the door, keeping an arm around your waist to help you walk out. You let him, trying to ignore the warmth in your chest at the action, limping out beside him.

Instantly, you hear your name being called.

You turn, seeing Dae-ho with Jung-bae, Gi-hun and Young-il in turn. There's a relieved smile on the formers lips and the rest look just as relieved.

"Thank God you're okay!"

You grin at them, forgetting who you're with for a second as you turn to them. "I'm glad you're okay too! When we got separated I wasn't sure..."

"I found Gi-hun," Dae-ho explains. "He hadn't been able to find a partner when Young-il, Jung-bae, you and me went off of our own. I tried to find you but..."

Nodding at them, you gesture to your partner. "Thanos found me," you explain, smiling nervously. "He... Well, he saved me. I wouldn't have survived otherwise."

The four of them look positively stunned but Thanos is beaming at the praise.

"Got my reward for it already too," Thanos smirks from beside you, pulling you closer. "Learned your name as well.., Reader."

He wiggles his brows at you and instantly, your cheeks warm. Leaning back from him, you shuffle back and to your surprise, he lets you slide out of his grip. Dae-ho is quick to help you, wrapping his arm around your waist like Thanos had whilst your group takes cautionary steps in front of you.

Just then, Player 124 comes bounding towards him.

"Thanos!"

With one final look your way, Thanos winks; "talk to you later, Reader." And with that, he walks off, joining Player 124's side as they laugh loudly in the otherwise gloom room.

All four turn to you, but you're too stunned to even begin explaining.

That, and you can't get rid of the fluttering race of your heart.

[hoiststowline]

envy/jealousy hc’s [ratchet, sunstreaker, ultra magnus & hound]

ratchet is agitated, not jealous. he’s so kind to explain it to you in grave detail, going in circles about how he is not jealous, and how absurd it is for you to assume he is, and why were you talking to that person for so long?? there’s a few ways to tell if he actually is a little envious, and that is he’s either more temperamental than usual, or he’s seeking your attention a little more hastily. he makes it abundantly clear that you understand it isn’t a trust issue, but sometimes he feels disconnected in the relationship because there is so much he can’t do, at least with you. so seeing you interact in such friendly manners with others ignites some sort of long stored away feeling, a jealousy ratchet never knew he had. seeing you so happy makes him momentarily blind to the moments of happiness he's had with you, later becoming annoyed with himself for such a ignorant surmise. yet, seeing it laid out in front of him is like a fleeting punch to the gut. however, that all disappears when you turn and catch his gaze, arises a smile that is saved special just for him, different than the ones you share with others. it immediately dissipates all of the tension in his shoulders, meeting you halfway in greeting.

evidently the most likely to display jealousy, sunstreaker's does not arrive without purpose. he's not only protective over his s/o, but is is very possessive of your attention. seeing you laugh and smile with others is not an image he really cares to see, so it's an often occurrence that he drives off, leaving you stranded wherever he promised to pick you up. sunstreaker will blame it on everybody but himself, disingenuously explaining that you took too long, or he was called away on a task. he refuses to acknowledge his own issue with your compassionate nature, a night and day difference from his demeanor. primus knows it's not a self confidence issue, but he wonders all the time why you would even put up with his less than disagreeable attitude. you can't directly bring it to his attention, anything regarding envy, but you come to learn that he just needs reassurance. and when you do try to apologize, feeling bad for inadvertently hurting his feelings, sunstreaker scoffs. but it's more so in disbelief, enamored that you even realized something was amiss. he's willing to discuss it with you, and once he does, he realizes how stupid he sounds out loud. but you disagree, wanting him to feel that he could talk about anything with you.

ultra magnus isn't aware he is jealous until it's spelled out for him. if he's injured and unable to do something for you, gestures he's blithely accustomed to, a spasm of what he thinks is guilt arrives in his chest. your company is where he is the most relaxed and disburdened, so seeing you off with someone that isn't him, gets him not only confused but also riled up. the only solace magnus has is while you're friendly and flexible amongst others, your relationship with him swims below a surface level. there's things you share with each other that some souls have never heard, and to that, he's not as envious as he may outwardly appear. he can focus on getting better as quickly as possible so as to return to your side, momentarily satiated with the fact you were in the best hands possible, aside from his own. sure, he still feels that sense that he's missing out on something, but it departs from him the instant you arrive back from wherever you went. the jealousy doesn't last long, but magnus isn't so convinced it was ever there in the first place, his only reminder is smokescreen's relentless teasing.

quite the opposite, hound is the least likely to be anywhere near displaying blatant jealousy. he's no stranger to the feeling, but it doesn't consume him, allowing it to be pushed aside for another day to resolve. 'if you're happy, i'm happy' kinda guy, but sometimes that twinge of envy arrives without warning, unable to articulate it well enough without coming across as arrogant. similar to ratchet, he feels it the most when he observes you with friends or co-workers, feeling that sense of loneliness in a room full of people. out of any of them, hound is the one to bring this feeling up in conversation, wondering if he really is isolated from your life because of the things he can and cannot do. you're there to comfort and ease his nerves, explaining that it didn't matter what you did with him, you are always the most content just being in his company. this satisfies his woes, but the sensation of envy still sometimes rears its ugly head every now and then. though now, he's better suited to dismiss it, understanding it's all a natural reaction and has nothing to worry about. all smiles, your compassion and empathy is something that he treasures, confident that he could bring anything up to discussion and you'd be there to talk it out with him.

[hergurlc]

Minho is such a deeply layered character. It takes a lot to get him outwardly mad/angry/frustrated on a serious level. The way Kitty is almost always taken aback by his anger proves that, especially when she’s used to their friendly banter or annoyances. I think it’s opened her eyes (and even ours) to something beyond his strong yet relaxed facade. It’s a deeper side of him and a place of vulnerability that he doesn’t let many people into or burden them with.

Beyond who was right or who was wrong, if we viewed those situations simply from his point of view it made sense why he was frustrated. I think he had the right to be. It also showed us a lot about his character and the values and trust he holds for himself, for others he cares about and the hope he has that others who care for him have the same value and trust in him...

And honestly, I have to give so much credit to Sangheon for developing so much depth in the way he is portraying Minho. We can see the growth in him as an actor and the growth in Minho as a character.

[elliespuns]

Jealous Joel Miller

Ah, gruff man jealousy. It's a fascinating facet of his character, and one that's definitely present, albeit expressed in his very Joel way. It's not the raging, screaming jealousy of a melodramatic soap opera. It's something much more; contained, simmering, and frankly, more intimidating because of it.

Scenario 1: The Unknowing Newcomer in Jackson

Imagine you're chatting with someone new to Jackson, maybe at the communal garden or while picking up supplies. This newcomer is friendly, a little flirty even, completely oblivious to the fact you're with the Joel Miller. Here's how it might play out:

Joel isn't outwardly possessive in a clingy way. He gives you space and trusts you. But his senses are always on high alert. He'd likely be watching from a distance, assessing the situation. He'd notice this newcomer engaging with you, gauge their demeanor, their body language, and most importantly, your reaction. He wouldn't immediately storm over like a bull. Joel is tactical. He'd probably casually stroll over, not with a threatening air at first, but with a clear purpose. He might put a hand on your shoulder or your lower back, a possessive gesture that isn't aggressive but utterly definitive. He'd likely interject with a simple "Everything alright here?" or just a direct "Hey." His voice would be deeper than usual, maybe a touch gravelly. He'd look directly at the newcomer, his gaze steady and intense. He wouldn't be overtly rude, but his presence alone would radiate a clear message: she's with me. If the newcomer is particularly dense or keeps being overly familiar, Joel might become a touch more direct. It could be something as simple as "We were just about to get going." emphasizing the we. Or if really pushed, a low, firm "She's with me." that carries all the weight of a threat without actually being one. His tone would be calm, but the steel underneath would be unmistakable. But don't forget that Joel is a master of non-verbal communication. His body language would speak volumes. He'd stand a little closer to you, his posture might become slightly more rigid, eyes narrowed just a fraction. It's all very understated, but incredibly effective. The newcomer, even if they don't know who Joel is exactly, would likely pick up on the vibe. There's an aura of protectiveness and a quiet danger that radiates off him.

In short for Scenario 1: Respectful, subtle, but absolutely clear. He'd rely on his presence and non-verbal cues to convey the message. He wouldn’t need to be loud or aggressive; his quiet intensity is far more potent.

Scenario 2: The Known Person at the Tipsy Bison Who Should Know Better

The Tipsy Bison. Music, drinks, maybe a little looser atmosphere. But Joel's patience for disrespect is even shorter, especially in front of people he knows. If someone in Jackson knows you're with Joel and still tries their luck, thinking alcohol or familiarity will help them... they're sorely mistaken.

The moment Joel realizes this isn't just friendly banter but an actual attempt to hit on you despite knowing you're taken, the pleasant cowboy facade would drop. It's like a switch flips. His eyes would narrow noticeably. The easygoing demeanor vanishes, replaced by something colder and more dangerous. He'd likely stride right up, no pretense of subtlety. He might pull you slightly closer to his side, a very possessive move. He'd face the person directly, his body language becoming more confrontational. He'd likely cut straight to the point, his voice low and steady, but edged with steel. Something like "You got something to say to her?" (a challenging, almost threatening question), "We got a problem here?" (directly confronting the situation), "I believe you know she's with me." (using their name for added emphasis and a reminder of the established social dynamic). He might lean in slightly, close the distance, his gaze unwavering and intense. He might even subtly clench his jaw or his hands, a restrained display of physical readiness. He's not going to start a bar brawl unless absolutely provoked, but he'll make it very clear that he's not someone to be trifled with, especially regarding you. Once the person backs down (and they almost certainly will), Joel might revert back to a surface level of calm, but the air around him would still be charged. He might give a curt nod, a dismissive glance, and then turn his attention fully back to you, effectively erasing the other person from his awareness. It's a way of saying "You're beneath my notice now, but don't try that again."

In short for Scenario 2: Direct, confrontational, and significantly less patient. He'd make it unequivocally clear that their actions are unacceptable and unwelcome. The threat would be palpable, even without raised voices or overt aggression.

Scenario 3: Overhearing Talk Among Patrol or Newcomers

This is a different kind of jealousy. It's less about direct confrontation and more about territorial awareness and simmering annoyance. If Joel overhears patrol members or newcomers gossiping about you, fantasizing about asking you out or suggesting you ditch him.

Joel is always observant, always listening. He'd likely pick up on the conversation even if it's whispered or happening at a distance. He'd assess who is talking, what exactly they're saying, and the tone behind it. He's gathering information. He wouldn't necessarily explode. Joel's anger is often a slow burn. He might tighten his jaw, his eyes might darken slightly, but externally, he might seem almost unchanged. Internally, though, he'd be registering the disrespect, the audacity, of people talking about you like that, especially behind his back. Joel wouldn't likely confront them directly unless the talk was particularly egregious or disrespectful and persistent. Instead, he'd be more likely to use subtle tactics. He might not even tell you he overheard anything. Joel is protective in a quiet, almost stoic way. He might just become a little more attentive, making sure you feel safe and secure. He might check in with you more frequently during the day, make sure you're comfortable and happy. His jealousy translates into increased protectiveness and care. If the gossip becomes persistent or directly disrespectful, or if someone actually approaches you after making these kinds of comments, Joel might decide to be more direct. He might pull one of the individuals aside for a quiet word. This wouldn't be a screaming match, but a low, intense conversation away from prying ears. It would be a definitive warning, delivered calmly but with an underlying threat that is impossible to miss.

In short for Scenario 3: More subtle and simmering, focused on quiet intimidation and indirect protection of you. He’d likely handle it with a combination of observation, subtle cues, and a quiet, controlled threat if necessary. He's more about shutting it down before it escalates than making a public scene.

Overall "Jealous Joel"

Jealous Joel isn't about explosive rage or public displays of emotion. His jealousy is a deeply rooted protectiveness. It's born from his past, his losses, and the fierce loyalty he feels to those he cares about. It manifests as:

Quiet Intensity: He's not loud or dramatic. His jealousy is a controlled, simmering thing.

Non-Verbal Communication: He relies heavily on body language, and tone of voice to convey his feelings and warnings.

Understated Threat: His most powerful weapon is his quiet intensity and the implicit threat he carries. People sense it without him having to spell it out.

Protectiveness, not Possessiveness: It's less about controlling you and more about defending what he values and protecting you from unwanted attention or disrespect.

Loyalty and Devotion Underneath: His jealousy stems from a deep well of affection and loyalty for you. It's a twisted, hardened expression of his care.

Ultimately, "jealous Joel" is intimidating because it's so contained. You know beneath the surface, there's a fierce protectiveness that could be unleashed if pushed too far. People instinctively understand that messing with what Joel considers his is a very, very bad idea. And that quiet, controlled intensity is far more effective than any shouting match.

[pearlprincess02]

dating & dates (virgo version)

virgo: (virgo venus/mars/5th house/7th house)

when dating someone with virgo venus, virgo mars, virgo in the 5th house, and virgo in the 7th house, expect a relationship built on thoughtfulness, consistency, and deep emotional investment. they may not be the most overtly romantic, but they show love through acts of service, attention to detail, and genuine care. they appreciate reliability, intelligence, and a sense of purpose in relationships, valuing partners who are grounded and communicative. while they can be reserved initially, once they trust you, they become incredibly loyal and attentive. virgo venus expresses love through small but meaningful actions. they value stability and practical support over grand gestures, wanting a relationship that feels productive and secure. virgo mars is intentional in their desires, preferring a slow-burn attraction that builds over time. they enjoy a partner who stimulates them mentally and shares their appreciation for effort and routine. virgo 5th house finds joy in structured fun, intellectual activities, and anything that engages their analytical side. they prefer dates that involve learning, improving, or experiencing something meaningful together. virgo 7th house seeks a dependable and communicative partner. they want a relationship that feels like a true partnership, where both people actively contribute to growth and success.

date night ideas

cooking a healthy meal together at home, going on a scenic nature walk with deep conversations, visiting a farmers’ market & picking out ingredients for a meal, touring a botanical garden/greenhouse, going stargazing with a telescope & a cozy blanket, finding a cozy hidden gem restaurant with fresh, clean ingredients (virgo venus, virgo 5th house) organizing a cozy home spa day for each other, volunteering together at an animal shelter/community event, trying out a meditation/yoga class together, planning & organizing a fun weekend getaway, taking a day to declutter & reorganize a space together, attending a wellness retreat/self-improvement seminar, having a detailed planning session for future goals & dreams, taking a budget-friendly yet well-organized road trip (virgo venus, virgo 7th house) taking a skill-building class (cooking, pottery, coding, etc.), a bookstore date where you pick books for each other, going on a quiet coffee shop date with a good discussion, visiting a museum/historical site, working on a creative project together (scrapbooking, diy home decor, etc.), spending a quiet evening at home doing puzzles/brain games (virgo mars, virgo 5th house)

over 18+ spicy bonus🔞

virgo: (virgo mars/cupido/eros/lust/amor)

someone with virgo mars, virgo cupido, virgo eros, virgo lust, and virgo amor approaches intimacy with a mix of precision, attentiveness, and sensuality. they might not seem outwardly wild at first, but behind closed doors, they are deeply invested in perfecting pleasure, ensuring that every touch, movement, and sensation is intentional. they value a strong mental connection and are highly responsive to subtle cues, making them incredibly intuitive lovers. cleanliness, control, and technique are essential—they want to master their partner’s body and take pleasure in both giving and receiving satisfaction. virgo mars has a methodical and skillful approach, ensuring that every encounter is fulfilling and satisfying. they enjoy a mix of control and service, focusing on their partner’s pleasure as much as their own. virgo cupido thrives on subtle seduction, teasing, and the build-up of tension. they love the game of attraction and are most aroused when there is an element of anticipation. virgo eros seeks perfection in intimacy, valuing detailed exploration and sensual precision. they have a refined, almost ritualistic approach, making every experience feel like a masterpiece. virgo lust enjoys controlled indulgence, balancing restraint and release. they might have a fascination with discipline and delayed gratification, savoring the anticipation before fully giving in. virgo amor ties love and devotion to intimacy, needing an emotional connection alongside physical passion. they express care through touch and are deeply attuned to their partner’s desires.

kinks you might have

intellectual foreplay (dirty talk that stimulates the mind) (virgo mars, virgo cupido, virgo eros) teasing & edging (prolonged pleasure, slow build-up), power dynamics (soft dominance, service-oriented roles), silent control (giving subtle, non-verbal commands), discipline play (controlled restraint & release) (virgo mars, virgo cupido, virgo lust) sensory play (blindfolds, temperature play, textures), oral fixation (both giving & receiving with precision), perfected technique (enjoying skillful execution of pleasure), positioning & precision (strategic movement for optimal pleasure), analytical experimentation (trying different methods to maximize pleasure) (virgo mars, virgo eros, virgo lust) obsession with detail (memorizing partner’s body & reactions), aftercare & nurturing post-intimacy rituals, clean & sensual experiences (pristine sheets, freshly showered bodies), erotic massage (using touch as a form of foreplay & connection), hypersensitivity to partner’s needs & reactions, private but intense (intimate settings over exhibitionism), ritualistic intimacy (structured foreplay, setting the perfect mood), loyalty kink (exclusive devotion to one person, deeply personal intimacy) (virgo mars, virgo eros, virgo amor) lingerie & visual appeal (aesthetic presentation matters) (virgo cupido, virgo eros, virgo lust) heightened sensitivity (breath play, light feather touches, whispered words) (virgo cupido, virgo eros, virgo amor)

all observations are done by me !!! @pearlprincess02

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[comradeboyhalo]

(kingdom enjoyers - if any of you disagree, please correct me! im just saying what i've observed, but i dont follow yellow pov religiously.)

the current state of the honey badgers vs the kingdom is vv interesting. when factions first begin, most flocked towards foolish and the kingdom (understandably), while bad only had pangi, who joined out of pity. green faction from the beginning have always been friends but not ride-or-dies, meanwhile yellow has been a very unified, loyal force. however, now it's interesting to see that green faction has largely maintained their status quo (albeit pangi and bad being a bit distant after pili's death), while the kingdom's foundation has definitely taken repeated hits over the month. and i cant help but wonder if it has to do with the moralities of their two representatives.

foolish is much more outwardly caring than bad, way less violent, and generally more personable and friendly. it's easy to see why people feel safe and seen with him, because he does care for them, and he does see them. but foolish is foolish, and he craves his chaos. he justifiably hates green, and wants to see them crushed. he's willing to play fast and loose with his faction's lives if it means he can have that thrill. he won't force them towards anything, but he also forgets to check in for their consideration too. the members who joined the kingdom didn't exactly sign up for landduo's chaos, or foolish's desire to "let the wheel spin". that's why it's so easy to see why losa could consider breaking away and why ros has her doubts.

meanwhile, pangi, hannah, and pac knew fully what they were signing up for when joining with bad. hannah from the start supported a faction that would oppose the kingdom, pangi fully embraced sabotaging the bee quest, with pac joining in the midst of it. they know upfront who bad is as a person and where his morals lie. they know he's both slow to trust and untrustworthy, that their best friends are people outside the faction, and that he thrives for chaos. so when bad actually exhibits these immortal traits of his, it's far easier for them to take it in stride. pangi knows not to fully trust bad with his bare back, but he also understands there's no target painted on it. bad and pangi have referred to each other as family, and their separate goals/actions have never affected their place in green. it's a less unified faction than yellow, but it appears to be more stable because they find it easier to let it all play out.

[ace-and-the-rpg-horrors]

it is so important to me that within the very last scene Monty appears, he is spoken to with kindness. and by Charles, of all people.

because the only person that Monty seems to have regularly known is Esther, and she treats him with anything but kindness. it's very safe to assume that Monty has presumably spent the vast majority of his life being berated, attacked and neglected by her. there has never been a moment that showed Monty receiving any sort of gentleness or tenderness from her. when Esther does compliment him, it's only to do with how good-looking she made him as a human. and that's her own handiwork. Monty himself is never praised, never acknowledged, never seen for any of his own efforts to assist her. yet, she was quick to both see and act the second he messed up, and not even through fault of his own.

it's so incredibly touching that Monty is finally praised for his own actions when we part ways with him. and by the very person he dislikes so much. Monty bitterly resents Charles. he's not shy about it. Charles is not unaware of it. he isn't all that fond of Monty himself. and yet, Charles is the one to end things on a positive note. it should be ironic, but it isn't at all. it makes complete sense.

of course it's Charles that Monty shares this final moment of his with. Charles is not an idiot, so i'm certain he could somewhat tell that Monty is a victim of abuse. the victim of an abusive parent-like figure, no less. just like him. Charles is rightly furious at what Monty has done, but how could he truly hate him? when he knows full well what it's like to be so scared of the person who's meant to look after you? when he knows full well that horrible feeling of being trapped without any escape in sight? Charles has also experienced being treat in a disgusting, violent manner for no reason at all. he may not have been serving an impossible-to-please witch like Monty is, but no matter how athletic, hard-working or friendly he was, Charles could never escape his father's terrifying anger, all efforts of his rendered futile.

it's interesting that Charles doesn't seem all that shocked in this moment, to see Monty act against Esther. he's glad, but i don't reckon his expression is one of surprise? it's almost as if Charles already had some sort of faith in Monty, even though the crow has given him absolutely no reason to trust him, quite the opposite. but maybe that's not so strange. Monty is like Charles. Charles is the person who outright said that he's desperate for people like him to be right, to be good. we saw how devastated he was when Brad and Hunter were not.

so, these words from Charles must have mattered to Monty greatly. people who are abused, especially by those who are meant to look after them, such as their parents, can often be led to believe that their abuser's actions are somehow "justified," even if it's not a thought they're fully conscious of. Monty isn't entirely naïve, at least outwardly. he clearly isn't under the impression that Esther actually cares for him, considering how bitterly he speaks to her. but deep down, there must be a reason he still stays with Esther, because he isn't restrained physically. Monty's cage is unlocked, he's "free" to fly around as he pleases, even shown to go outside at one point. he doesn't fly away from her, though. and that may be because he unconsciously feels that he owes Esther his complete loyalty.

but this moment could have changed that. if Charles, who Monty doesn't like and isn't liked by in return, who Monty was impolite and passive-aggressive to can speak to him kindly - what right does Esther, who Monty tries to be helpful to, have to treat him with such cruelty? what right does she have to scream at him, to grab him, to mutilate him? when he's done nothing but be her loyal familiar, having only committed the sin of feeling too much for her liking, human feelings that she forced upon him?

this scene is towards the end of the show for us. but for Monty, maybe it's a turning point in his life.

[melaninfury]

Astrology Harsh Opinions

Please don’t take this as astrological facts. These are more my experience and perspective. The whole chart and aspects must also be considered.

- one things for certain and two things for sure if there is cancer in the first house or especially the sun side. I know you are a road rager and you need to stop.

- Yes, Libra placements you are people pleasing even when you’re trying to please yourself.

- I second this if you have personal planets like Moon, Venus, Mercury and Mars in the Seventh house. Just please choose yourself first and stop trying to make your identity being a savior.

-Scorpios are you done being my way or the highway about important deep, compromising issues in love? Let your toxic internal ways go and let people accept you not enable muah 💋

- Aries, you know that anger and motivation are not passionate ways to solve your emotional problems. Please feel deeper and unlike a two year old child 🙇🏽‍♀️ (movement can be still and internal)

- Libra Venus always wear or do something socially adorable. Poole either love their nails, shoes clothes, love life or simply even their furniture in the house. Y’all have aesthetic.

- Virgos and intense Virgo placements like Virgo mars in the 6th house or having planets at Virgo degrees. I always notice this connection to animals or pet companions. They have this understanding of pets being of service to its owner. So for example I noticed they always have a lifelong pet or multiple pets that become apart of their life not just an accessory. Their houses will be filled with the existence of their pet companion.I do think that being that the 6th house, rules over pets and acts of service virgos (depends how aspects and house at the end of the day) usually like or animals like them in some way. This is the person who always loves to hold their friends pets or feels like an aunt or uncle to others fur babies. Will pet animals on the street.

- I personally think voiceover astrological readings are wayyyyy more thorough and detailed than written or typed ones. But to each its on your learning something you know.

- Yes Sagittarius placements are the hidden people pleasers. Very outwardly focus. You want your thoughts to matter and who you are in the world to matter but in a way where it leads others. It’s a way to be validated but also validated for what they want not just what people like about them. They would rather instead of being called pretty and nice to be seen as a leader and wise (maybe both). If you value their opinions and let them be friendly to you. You’ll see they care very deeply about being validated not as free as a stereotypical sag sun sign but let it be in the 9th house or especially a Sag Moon. They want to be validated on a philosophical level mentally they please to know their worth, not just to be seen and in a relationship.

-I’m sorry but most people with Scorpio mars get around…sorry. Y’all always are sneaking and having some ACTIVE 👀 experiences in their life. Usually always moving with desires, one they connect on a spiritual or deep level they attach quick. So if their still talking to people or in a relationship I find them to wander when their spirit and deep level desires fade and have served their purpose. They also are just very passionate. They feel even when they don’t know how to flow or deal with their emotions. You will know if these people want you or especially want to F you. Trust me you will know.

- Virgos and Leos always skeptical and unbelieving in astrology but the first one to cry or want a reading when you prove them wrong.

- Why does everyone use astrology for fame and beauty all the time or want to look at the surface level of synastry?Let me elaborate, you say you want to know if you're gonna be famous? Why do you not have a career or a focus in mind. Hell why are you wanting to learn astrology but you refuse to study or look up different interpreters. Most information you all see is accessible if you are so hell bent on being what you think you are. First start with who are you and what makes you likable. If your so concerned if Timmy likes you, why don't you just google, study all aspects and pull up the composite, etc.

-Moon mars Synastry is a dupe. They either hate you or are entirely too handsy. But if you're lucky you are not just compatible but in tune with each other. You become intermingled into emotions spirit and creativity together. You will look good together or be good in theory but these two plants must merge peaceful. If your Synastry is chaotic or aspects conflict you will have some strong elusive emotions towards each other or one is surely to suffer if you let the dynamic play out for too long.

- Moon conjunct Uranus natal, especially if one or more planet is retrograde. Who never loved your parents and made them never show love and affection properly to you. Please figure that out before you internalize...

- Bro I don’t get jealous but if I did I would be jealous of Venus moon conjunction in general or in Libra. Y’all dress so nice, always look put together. There is style there and it’s usually distinct even if it’s not unique. You look good okay 🤷🏾‍♀️

- Sneaky sneaky Aquarius, always playing detached when you’re really psychologically (psychopathiclly) calculated and emotional. Water bearers I mean. Guard your emotions all you want. I and the rest can see you care through your actions. Even when you pretend you don’t. And revenge is still trying to emotionally hurt people!

- Water signs…yeah you question. What do you think about telling the truth just to be a good person. No need to think of pros and cons or what you’ll get out of it before. Simply just be brutally ✨ honest ✨

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[erwinsvow]

okay, sorry, yes, i was thinking about the "pope as a dog bred for a fighting ring" metaphor specifically in season 2 when amy first goes in to kiss him and he physically recoils like, "what is happening?"

for a lot of dogs in rehab for aggression, it's not the violence itself that needs to be addressed, but the fear. like, what is the underlying trigger here?

a small majority of dogs rescued are termed "dog aggressive"--as in, their violence is triggered by any dog they see, regardless of the situation (these are often the most difficult to rehab and tend to be unsuccessful in home placements). they can't trust their own ability to tell another dog's intentions, often because they were raised for violence so young that they didn't learn typical "friendly dog" behaviors. so to protect themselves, they give up on distinguishing friend from foe altogether.

but a larger chunk of dogs are "pit aggressive"--as in, they are only triggered to violence when placed within the confines of a fighting pit, because they have learned to expect the pain and fear it. they react specifically to things like enclosed spaces with another dog or when threatened (even with something like a warning growl).

i think pope is something my friend in dog rehab calls a "one angry tooth" dog. these are the dogs that are mostly outwardly calm, though very tightly wound. and it's often "one angry tooth"--or one sometimes impossible to predict trigger--that will set them off.

but it's like pope has come to fear that knowledge of himself. like he's not pit-aggressive (he's not afraid of a situation where someone will hurt him), but rather he's afraid of his own nature. his own impossible-to-predict "angry tooth." and that fear, especially when it's validated by others who try to tell him what his own nature is, creates a trigger cycle of fear->anger->violence.

i'm imagining reader subtly using both negative and positive reinforcement. like picking up on the fact that pope is not good at non-verbal cues, and explictly needs to know how a person is feeling, paired with the fact that the thing he cares about the most is making you feel good/safe.

so when he opens up about something, or says something positive about himself (even if it's small), reader is like, "it makes me so happy when you tell me X" or "i love when you X." and giving him a little squeeze or hair ruffle. "i'm so happy you slept through the night; it makes me feel good knowing i can give that to you."

and when he's in self-hatred mode, saying, "it really hurts me when you say these things about yourself" (because, jesus, he'd never want to hurt you!)

and using redirecting tactics when she can tell he's getting overstimulated or circling the drain in his head (forcing him to hold eye contact; "tell me something good you saw today--anything at all.")

I literally have no words because you said everything but I just am so in love with this I’m gonna go spend an hour daydreaming about it. he’d never want to hurt you 🥹 understanding that someone loves him that much that hurting him is hurting you…. your analysis of the different types is so fascinating too and by golly If you write this I will be the literal first like

[sillyandquest]

Y'all know the cardboard cutouts in Poppy Playtime?

I like to think that they're a small glimpse in those characters personalities, and what they would've been like if we'd been able to interact with them in-game. The cutouts also seem to indicate the sanity level of each Smiling Critter.

This'll be a long one, I'll see you at the end of you wanna read!

Spoilers:

Anyway, that means Bubba Bubbafant would've been outwardly friendly, yet still resentful of the player. He also might've been losing his sanity quickly, probably due to CatNap's gas.

"Hey! I remember you!.....An elephant always remembers!.......Want to know what I remember about you?........*Devolves into hysterical laughter/screams/glitches.*"

Had he been in the game as a Bigger Body experiment, I doubt he would go out of his way to help. He might've just hidden himself away like Kissy and Poppy, or fully lost it before he could try to help the player and got killed off.

Next is Kickin' Chicken. He's different in that he seems like he would've provided encouragement to the player, maybe even try and protect them.

"Wanna go outside and hang out?.... I've never been outside before.........Will you come with me? I'm scared.......Here, I'll step out first......*screams/glitches.*"

He also seems to have been killed off early, maybe he was even the first Critter to be killed. (He's embracing his inner Chica now-). I say this because, aside from DogDay, Kickin' Chicken seems the most sane in comparison to all the Critters.

CatNap's cut out doesn't have much other than breathing noises and snores that devolve into glitches.

Picky Piggy sounds sane, but I think she probably ate some of the other Critters. Probably Bubba Bubbafant, Kickin' Chicken, and Crafty Corn. If she could interact with the player, I think she'd be friendly at first before showing her true colors.

"Roast beef? Delicious!......Grilled chicken? Down the hatch!......Seared Elephant! Yum!......Flayed Unicorn? Mmmmm!.......Still hungry.....Hey, what do ya say you and I be friends?"

She definitely wouldn't have been helpful, and would've absolutely tried to eat the player.

I think Hoppy Hopscotch could've tried to help as a Bigger Body experiment, maybe a little pushy and impatient towards the player. Probably because she's desperate to escape.

"Wanna try hopping to the moon with me?.....On three with me!....1, 2, 3!...Heh, didn't get very far, did we?.....Listen, this won't stop until we make it to the moon!.....1, 2- No,no, don't look at your feet! None of that matters! Again! Again!.....Jump! JUUUU- *glitches out*"

She seemed to have a good heart and wanted to help but was likely taken out while escaping. I'd call her sane enough to be trusted, just desperate.

DogDay is certified best boy and definitely would've wanted to help you, even at the cost of his life/freedom. He knows this is a terrible place to be in and wants the player to leave as soon as possible.

"Go, go! As far as you can!......Why are you just standing there?.....You can't be here, you can't stay......*screams/glitches.*"

He knows he can't leave and encouraged the player go. He sounds sad when he speaks. Would likely be the last Critter to stick by the players side no matter what.

Crafty Corn up next! She seems very focused on painting and almost definitely killed someone because she was out of red.

"Pass me the blue please!.....Thanks! Now can you give me some red?.....Out? But we can't be out..... You're hiding more red from me......I know you are.....GIVE IT HERE *glitchy screams*

Yeah, I wouldn't really trust her. She'd be fine by herself or if the player gives her all the materials she asks for, but Crafty would've probably gotten agitated and attacked quickly.

Finally, Bobby Bearhug! She comes across as super loving, but also clingy and desperate for an escape. Sounding a little unhinged at times. If the player could've interacted with her, she might've clung to them, possibly even protected them if they convinced her that she could go with them.

"I love you to the moon and back!..... I'm crazy about you!.....I'm lost without you.....I've been lost a long time......Please, take me with you this time?.....You won't leave me, will you?!."

She sounds like she's lonely and craves companionship. Her cutout is actually the only one that doesn't end in glitches or screams so I think the player could've trusted her. She might've had a fragile mental state, but I don't think she would've tried to kill you.

Thanks for reading til the end! Stay safe!

[stardustdiiving]

Wanderer doesn’t hide the fact he likes Nahida

I totally get Wanderer being snarky is a funny punchline but sometimes I see Wanderer portrayed as being super snappy and mean in response to Nahida trying to be nice to him and I can’t help being like no!!!!!! He wouldn’t do that to her!! :(

Often people seem to think their dynamic is Wanderer being grouchy & mean & telling her to screw off all the time because he doesn’t want to admit he ~actually enjoys Nahida’s company~ but man like. Wanderer isn’t some edgy moody teenager that Nahida has to keep on a leash and scold regularly whenever he acts out—he’s a grown man who’s actually pretty emotionally perceptive/intelligent when he wants to be in my opinion—he’s just very blunt and cynical and often rude/harsh as a result

Wanderer hates sugarcoating his emotions & if him liking Nahida is majorly because he feels she’s proven it’s more or less safe to trust her, i don’t think he has any reason to hide the fact he genuinely respects her and as a result is regularly open about this when he interacts about her in canon. He may grumble about her requests or emotional earnesty because, well, it’s Wanderer, but imo if he were regularly snappy/mean to Nahida even in an “all-bark-no-bite” way we would’ve see them interact like that on screen already—but we don’t, and the fact that’s now how does treat her is a part of their dynamic I find very endearing and enjoy a lot—so I want to highlight it!

Like…look at how he talks to/about her even just going off of inversion of genesis alone:

I feel hes noticeably more cordial and cooperative with Nahida compared to say, Traveler & Paimon—he doesn’t try to intentionally provoke her for fun (or out of spite in the case of early IoG) the way he does with us/Traveler, both in Inversion of Genesis and Parade of Providence. He spends all of PoP intentionally trying to act suspicious/up to no good to mess with the Traveler & Paimon whenever we run into him—and then we get to the end of the event and find out Nahida just… asked him to monitor the event to make sure there wasn’t any trouble (+ wanted him to make friends LOL).

Like we literally see Nahida playfully tease him on screen and he doesn’t snap or get really grouchy with her…he just tolerates it like a mildly disgruntled cat

Which is…cute! I think it’s very endearing, especially when I don’t feel Nahida is usually playful like this unless she considers them an equal/friend—it feels like maybe she picks up on his energy a bit and adjusts her sense of humor/friendliness accordingly so it’s more intuitive/comfortable for both of them

Everyone jokes about Nahida dragging Wanderer into socializing and making friends right—which is true and something I think is very silly & fun, but again…while Wanderer may grumble about it I don’t think he’s actively mad or fighting with her about it even hyperbolically. Look at how he responds to Nahida telling him she wants to help him reach out to people in Parade of Providence:

This, combined with how he mentions feeling about Nahida not wanting him to isolate & be lonely in his birthday letter (“I can see that she was looking for a chance to make my life more fulfilling, but has she ever stopped to think about what an "experience" it is for others to meet me?”) gives me less an impression Wanderer is outwardly indignant and grouchy about Nahida trying to help him and more like…openly appreciative of the gesture but just doesn’t really think he’s worth the effort

I again think the specific way his responses to her trying to help him emotionally are always worded again show a distinct respect he has for Nahida as a person, and he seems genuinely grateful by the fact she gave him a second chance when, given how internally harsh Wanderer is about things and himself and how much he’s internalized expecting to be used or disregarded by others constantly unless he fights tooth and nail to not be, he probably didn’t expect any sort of grace at all post losing the gnosis, much less having someone seem to genuinely believe in him & want him to be happy/stable when he took said offered chance

I just think Wanderer is someone who cares a lot about being straightforward, especially about things that really move him emotionally, and think it’s really sweet he feels moved enough by Nahida’s encouragement & goodwill towards him to genuinely want to try with life. I get so sad when It seems like people think Wanderer is too like, emotionally immature or jaded to ever care to express how he feels about Nahida even in his own blunt, recovering nihilist way (when he explicitly does in canon IMO) and have him be snarky & grouchy to Nahida constantly, or believe he’d find her being good naturedly silly/childish annoying and scoff at her for it (people seem to think he hates children when he canonically does not and is quite fond of them!! I personally think some of that soft spot comes from finding childish earnestness + innocence kind of bittersweetly cathartic/comforting to see and would be something he’d actively like about Nahida!!) 😔

This is something I always try to portray in my own fanworks of them I just like it a lot, I want people to see the vision!!! Their relationship is very mutual on effort put in from both sides & Wanderer is more open about respecting Nahida than you may believe—which means he actively tries to acknowledge her kindness towards him and she doesn’t have to babysit him or drag him into cooperating with her all the time! And I find it very touching and sweet!

[aleisters]

i am making the sappy post about darby, finally.

the shoot love in wrestling is something that really gets to me. and it really gets to me with darby because he's a quintessential underdog. like, shoot he used to be a loner and honestly kind of a loser and a guy with an ugly personality. he can be awkward and stuttering and lisping and he has a really fucking mixed bag of tattoos.

if you go back and watch old interviews with him, he's borderline extremely unpleasant, he's rude and obnoxious, it's often demonstrably clear that he's not happy for some reason or another. he's never really mean to the interviewer, but "shows up to the facetime interview from his bed" is like. okay.

but after he joined aew, he started getting better. for the past year and a half especially he's become someone you can trust with things. he's smiley, he doesn't talk deep and slow to account for his lisp anymore. he's trusted to do things, to do media interviews, to carry around belts, to say he wants to be world champ, to represent aew in the climbing of mount everest. tony khan is paying for some (if not all?) of his mountain climbing training. that's insane.

and i don't think you get who darby is today - outwardly generous (he has random people staying with him all the time, to learn to wrestle, to lose weight with his help, whatever they want), smiley and friendly and personable - without the shoot love. you don't have who darby is today without the fact that tony khan believes in him so much. without his idolisation of jon moxley, and that moxley believes in him for real too. you don't get it without darby being trusted to work with sting - sting! the iconic wrestler sting! and then sting trusting darby's opinion that sting can return to in-ring wrestling (instead of just cinematic amtches). in the present, darby is training sting's son to wrestle. all of that is love.

there's love with the bucks too, who wanted to hire him, who love that he skateboards and stuck up for him incorporating that into his gimmick. who have wanted to wrestle with him before and then got to do that multiple times this year. darby who appears in the background of bte doing stuff like building skateboards for matt. who nick does all the primary checking-on during stunts in their matches. darby can't manage to kayfabe say a bad word about them, he's like "yeah the bucks hired me and i'm so grateful for everything they've done and they're amazing. btw they suck yeah boo hiss evps" it's fucking... cute...

and darby and brody have such a long and deep friendship that they can't wrestle without brody making some proclamation about how they're going to do it forever. brody has a tattoo about darby. eddie kingston had darby for about 1 match before becoming a Ruffling His Hair guy. adam copeland went one step further and said i'd had this boy for one match and i'm going to cuddle him and kiss him on tv. ridiculous sweet stuff.

i'm not putting darby on a pedestal, because he's fallible and imperfect and he's done weird and bad stuff, but i'm not using this post to talk about something that requires a genuine nuanced conversation, i'm using it to talk pathetic and wax romantic about my number one favourite wrestler.

i think he is one of those people who you can really shoot see the development of from an unfriendly gremlin into like, a gremlin that everyone loves for some reason. everyone around him loves him and wants to give him good opportunities and he pays that back so much, as often as possible. he does it by being the pinch hitter when nobody else is right for it, even at the expense of his own body. he does it by raising money for the skateparks that saved him as a kid. he does it by looking after the people around him - making sure his parents never have to work again. he does it by wrestling well, at the top of his game and still improving.

and i'm soft and i believe that love did all that. i think without the people who love him he'd still be a weird off-putting little mess.

and i hope 2025 is his year. i wanna see him at the top of every mountain he wants to climb.

[drrden]

‘Trust’ Leon Kennedy x Gender Neutral! Reader

This is best friends to lovers. Fluff!

The two of you have been essentially bound by the hip to one another since as long as either of you can recall. There's always just been this eternal sense of comfort between the two of you, a bond that's unspoken. Not ignored, of course, just there's no point in labelling what's clearly friendship - just a couple of best friends! Hand holding has been a thing of both the past and present between the two of you, when you were hanging out at the park in the days of childhood, and now in everyday life. Nothing's wrong with going out with your best friend and beeing glued to their side for the entire time. Loads of friends hold hands, it's just built on mutual respect and platonic affection. Seriously, there's no point in trying to put two and two together to make ten. No need for exaggeration when it comes to you and your best friend.

An all too familiar call of your name snaps you out of your thoughts, and your gaze flickers to meet the ever-friendly soft blue eyes you can only recognise as being Leon's. "Hey." One simple greeting from you, and he raises an eyebrow amusedly, not put off by your nonchalance. Instead, dipping down a little to your height and pinching your cheek. "What's with you being so casual, hmm?" A tender grin. "Has someone kidnapped my best friend? Replaced you with a clone?" He rambles on, standing upright and interlaces his fingers with yours; tugging you along the city's park without so much of a warning. Rolling your eyes, you can't help but fake a cough into your free hand, covering up the sudden warmth that's formed upon your cheeks. As long as he doesn't pick up on the sudden heat, everything's fine.

It's hard to pinpoint exactly when you started reacting to the slightest of touches like this, all you know is, it only occurs when carried out by Leon. The boy who'd put a band aid on your knee after scraping it at school is now the young man who kisses the tears off of your cheeks. Seems that the older you get, the more intimate your interactions become, but that's surely because you're just getting more and more comfortable with eachother. As if he can read your mind as you ponder on about reminiscent ideas, Leon guides you under the tree where you'd both meet a lot as kids. Yours and his initials carved into the oak of the trunk, the lettering a little untidy - but to be fair, the two of you did that not long after you managed to write sentences.

A leaf falls from the tree, tenderly cascading down and deciding to land straight in your hair. Leon's expression glimmers with mischief, reaching with his free hand and plucking it out of the strands. "Least it wasn't an apple, hm? It'd be like Isaac Newton but, erm, in nowadays." His touch lingers a short while, pulling his hand away, in a motion that causes his fingertips to brush against the skin of your cheek. You falter for a moment before quipping; "Real funny. I hope an apple falls on your head." Almost like playground banter at this point, immature, childish insults and comments driven to tease one another. Like you're refusing to acknowledge that things have changed between the two of you since then. As if trying to replicate the past to conceal things have been different for a while. At least, on your part. Goodness knows if Leon even understands the concept of a crush.

The two of you get distracted for a moment, seeing one of those picture perfect couples sprawled on the grass together, kissing gently and sweetly. For some reason, a knot forms in your lower abdomen, a weird sort of twisting feeling. Not allowing yourself to succumb to the envy. "You ever wonder what that's like?" Leon blurts out, and by the widening of his eyes after speaking, it's clear that he spoke on impulse - outwardly narrating his thoughts. For a second, you hope he's flirting, but with the surprised expression on his face, that glimmer of anticipation soon falters. You narrow your eyes at him, an undertone of bitterness in your voice. "Obviously. Being our age and not having kissed anyone yet is super embarrassing." Way to sound sorry for yourself, huh? Now he's going to think you're an idiot.

Whether it's because he feels bad for you or not, he makes quite the chivalrous proposition. "You wanna find out?" It's asked so casually, like he's not bothered in the slightest that he's offering up his first kiss to you. As if it holds no significance. Used to the odd flirtation between the two of you, it's only natural to play along. It's just banter. "Yeah, why not?" Though, the softness in your voice gives away how genuine you are about wanting this. Wanting him to kiss you. Wanting him. He gives you owl-like blinks, movements jittery as his hands cup your cheeks, a shaky sigh escaping his lips. "Let's just see what it feels like." With that, his lips press against yours. Faintly with clear hesitance, the stiffness in his movements connoting to just how sheltered he is when it comes to romance.

Panting as the velvety kiss comes to an end, his breath fans against yours as he speaks. Voice uncharacteristically soft. "I don't want to risk our friendship, but..." Oh, great. Here it goes. After all this hope building up, time too be faced with the inevitable. 'The kiss didn't mean anything. That felt awkward. Suddenly, I've realized I'm disgusted by you, please go away.' Shaking your head of the increasingly ridiculous thoughts, you wait for his continuation. Leon's good at sugar coating. "I'm sorry. But I'm in love with you." Just as you open your mouth to respond to this, he shushes you, opening his eyes and pressing a finger against your lips. "I know it's wrong for me to suggest kissing without fully revealing the pretenses-" With the incessant blabbering coming from the suddenly very flushed young man, you decide to shut him up in a way that reveals your honest opinion to those two kisses. By giving him a third.

Your eyes shut as his does and you do your best to reciprocate, fingers flexing at your sides, unsure of where you're supposed to put them. The movies really do romanticize and make everything seem so damn easy, don't they? His lips are so soft and warm, even despite the light quivering as they brush against yours. Just as you're getting accustomed to the odd sensation, after the brief interaction, he pulls away. Lips still ghosting yours as he refuses to accept reality. Ashamed and regretful, you figure. It's fine. Then he leans in again. You do too. Hands reaching up and carding through his blonde locks as you lean further into the kiss. Leaning against you, a strangled noise of his escapes into the kiss and his grip on your cheeks grows a little firmer. As if letting go in the slightest would cause you to slip through his fingers. His eyebrows furrow.

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Sprunki AU......

Instead of being an outwardly evil monster bent on tormenting the sprunkis for fun, Black (nicknamed "Hatter" or just "Hat" in this AU) is a researcher from an alien species who decided to study and experiment on the sprunkis.

He arrives in their town one day out of nowhere, putting on a friendly and charismatic act in order to gain their trust.

Only Wenda and a few others see through the trick, even when things mysteriously start going wrong, and sprunkis begin falling ill and acting strange and aggressive, starting to just look WRONG...

Unfortunately, Wenda has always been a bit of an outsider among her peers, so they aren't quick to believe her when she tries to warn them...

Hatter's personality in the AU is loosely inspired by Magolor from Kirby's Return to Dreamland (you know, if Magolor had wanted to commit scientific atrocities and not just take over the galaxy).

He acts overly friendly, intentionally playing up how awkward and unassuming he is. He responds to their kindness with manufactured hesitance, playing the role of a person unwilling to inconvenience anyone.

Deep down, maybe he even begins to consider them genuine friends...

He's just a silly guy, just a little lost and looking for a place to stay, just like many of the other sprunkis in town had once been... right?

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It's me again, I heard the song that goes "get your filthy fingers out of my pie" and I had an idea for a prompt : How would the LIs react to a female MC that hate men ? (Due to trauma or due to the fear of being abused)

Anyway I hope you're having a great day ! xoxo

I hope these turned out good - I got so excited for this req 'cause Florence + the Machine are an all-time favourite of mine agbdvuqvfcujkscv

Tysm and hope you have an amazing day as well <3

Leander

🗡 Bad first impression of each other

🗡 Leander would likely be intrigued and possibly see it as a challenge

🗡 He might approach her with his usual charm but would quickly realize that his typical tactics won’t work.

🗡 He needs people to like him and wants to prove that he can change her opinion.

🗡 “I can fix her” type

🗡 At first, he'd likely try to understand the reasons behind her feelings, showing empathy and attempting to build trust.

🗡 He would do everything in his power to make her feel safe and respected, always being there to support her through her struggles, even if she's hesitant or resistant.

🗡 However, he'd also be mindful not to push her too hard or make her feel uncomfortable

🗡 e̶v̶e̶n̶ i̶f̶ h̶e̶ h̶a̶s̶ n̶o̶ t̶i̶m̶e̶

Vere

✦ Vere’d initially seem indifferent or playful about the MC's feelings, potentially teasing her in a light-hearted manner.

✦ That only lasts until he realizes the depth of her trauma/pain.

✦ Once he realises, Vere would become incredibly protective and supportive.

✦ Vere’s understanding of suffering would allow him to approach her in a more subtle way while getting to know her on a deeper level.

✦ He’d balance his teasing with moments of genuine care and concern, gradually showing her that he can be trusted.

✦ He's simply there to offer her company and support

✦ Vere would show her that she deserves nothing less than love and respect,

✦ hoping her heart may come to soften towards men, or at least, towards him.

✦ i̶f̶ n̶o̶t̶h̶i̶n̶g̶ w̶o̶r̶k̶s̶, h̶e̶ c̶a̶n̶ a̶l̶w̶a̶y̶s̶ e̶a̶t̶ h̶e̶r̶

Ais

✩ Ais’d be respectful of the MC's boundaries from the start.

✩ Reserved and cautious

✩ He would approach her with a calm, steady presence, offering protection without demanding anything in return.

✩ Ais would likely focus on actions over words, demonstrating his trustworthiness and reliability until the MC feels safe enough to open up to him.

✩ He would create a safe space for her, knowing that trust is something that must be earned.

✩ He would patiently encourage her to express herself and share her experiences, knowing that growth requires vulnerability.

✩ He would listen attentively, offering support and comfort without judgment.

✩ He would respect her boundaries and let her set the pace for their interactions, always making sure she feels in control.

Kuras

✞ He'd be a bit taken aback and thrown at first.

✞ Assuming the hate comes from trauma, he'd be understanding, if a bit awkward about it to start.

✞ He would probably try to be friendly, but he's not going to go out of his way to do extra stuff for her, either.

✞ Patient and trying to respect her boundaries,

✞ but he might get annoyed at some point 'cause he'd want to get to know her and try to develop a good relationship.

✞ He is a man with enough trauma of his own, though, so at the end of the day he'd understand where it's coming from.

✞ He's very protective of people he cares about, and he'd probably start to worry that she'll be ostracized or attacked by people

✞ If she's a misandrist just for the sake of it, he's not going to deal with that

✞ He doesn't care enough to get angry, at least not outwardly, so he'll just stop trying to get close to her, and would ignore her/keep interactions to a minimum

Mhin

🕊 Mhin would be cautious and probably keep their distance from her

🕊 They would probably end up being a silent ally

🕊 On one hand, they keep their guard up and maintain a distance

🕊 On the other hand, they quietly observe her and look for any signs of distress or trouble, ready to intervene if necessary.

🕊 They’d be internally frustrated by their own actions, feeling conflicted about helping someone who harbors such a… strong dislike

🕊 They'd eventually try to approach her carefully, aiming to have a few conversations with her, asking open-ended questions about her past experience, thus allowing the MC to open up at her own pace and decide how much to share.

🕊 Brief and to the point

🕊 They'd keep any personal information or feelings hidden away

🕊 They might feel a sense of guilt, as if they had personally wronged her.