#playful interaction

[aventurineswife]

Reader meows at their partner, their partner decides to FINALLY play along and meow back. Reader gives them a judgmental look and gose "grown ass man" and then leaves them seething. (Veritas, Kaveh, Sunday, Dan heng, Kinich.)

“You're a grown-ass man”

Tags: Ratio x Reader, Kaveh x Reader, Sunday x Reader, Dan Heng x Reader, Kinich x Reader, Humor, Lighthearted Teasing, Playful Interaction, Quirky Conversations, Lighthearted Roleplay, Banter.

A/N: how dare you hurt the pookies?!😕💔

Ratio had been lost in a heap of ancient texts when you meowed at him. His eyes flickered momentarily, then returned to his notes. However, you persisted, meowing once more, tilting your head as if you were trying to catch his attention. After a moment, he set down his book, the faintest smirk curling his lips.

"You’ve got my attention now," he said with a wry grin, leaning back in his chair. "Meow."

You stared at him, eyes narrowing in silent judgment.

"You're a grown-ass man," you quipped, shaking your head with feigned disappointment. Without waiting for his response, you walked away, leaving him seething with embarrassment that even his intellect couldn't resolve.

As the silence of the room settled back in, Ratio muttered under his breath, "I’ll show you… I’ll show you all." His pride, ever so finely honed, would have to settle this matter later, but not today.

You meowed softly, half-joking and half-curious. Kaveh didn’t immediately respond, his mind clearly preoccupied with his blueprints for the next grand design. But after another insistent meow from you, he looked up, blinking in mild surprise.

"I suppose if it’s important to you…" he sighed dramatically, throwing his hands up in mock resignation. "Meow."

You gave him a judgmental glance, one that he knew all too well.

"You're a grown-ass man, Kaveh," you said, your voice light but pointed.

The words stung more than he would admit. Kaveh, ever the perfectionist, stood frozen for a moment, his mind reeling. He opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out. He watched you leave, and in that moment, the grand architect of beauty was left questioning his choices with a furrowed brow and a silent, simmering annoyance.

"Unbelievable," he muttered to himself, before returning to his work. His pride would make sure to get even somehow, even if it was just with a sarcastic retort next time.

You meowed at him from across the room, your voice light and playful, but something in it caught Sunday’s attention. His eyes softened for a moment as he processed the unexpected sound.

He blinked, and then, in a rare moment of abandoning his usual reserve, he gave you a small, reluctant smile before offering a soft, almost melodic, "Meow."

You stared at him, eyes narrowing as you crossed your arms.

"You're a grown-ass man, Sunday," you said with a raised brow.

For a second, the smile faded, replaced by a distant look as though your words had struck a deeper chord. Sunday sighed, his wings twitching in mild discomfort, though his face remained calm. His gaze followed you as you walked away, and for the first time, he felt a twinge of something more than just the usual self-reflection.

"Perhaps... I am," he murmured under his breath, lost in thought, a mix of self-awareness and a quiet amusement filling the space as you left.

Dan Heng was leaning against a railing, quietly observing the stars in the distance. He had been contemplating something far beyond the reach of your teasing when you meowed at him. At first, he thought he misheard you, but then, the second meow came, and his eyes shifted toward you in slight confusion.

"...What?" he asked, his tone uncharacteristically soft but puzzled.

You meowed again, this time with a mischievous glint in your eye. He sighed deeply, obviously not used to this playful dynamic. But after a moment of hesitation, he straightened, and with a begrudging look, he muttered, "Meow."

You stared at him, your expression unimpressed.

"You're a grown-ass man." you stated dryly, turning to leave him behind.

Dan Heng, frozen in his position, felt a sudden heat in his cheeks. He scowled at the stars, a small, bitter chuckle escaping his lips. "Unbelievable," he grumbled. A little humiliation wouldn’t be enough to break his stoic composure—but he definitely wasn’t going to let this go. Next time, he’d show you just how stoic he could be.

You meowed at Kinich, catching his attention momentarily as he glanced up from sharpening his knives. His eyes flickered, sizing you up, clearly unimpressed. His lips twitched for the briefest moment before he grunted in annoyance.

"I don’t have time for—" He paused as you meowed again, louder this time.

With a sigh, he put the knife down. "Fine," he muttered, running a hand through his hair, before deadpanning: "Meow."

You stared at him with an exaggerated look of judgment.

"You're a grown-ass man," you quipped, shaking your head.

Kinich froze. His expression soured as he watched you walk away, that slight, reluctant frustration building beneath his usually stoic demeanor. With a resigned sigh, he leaned back in his chair and muttered, "You’re lucky I’m in a good mood today."

Though it wasn’t much of a concession, it was clear to him that next time, he’d let his sarcasm loose.

[howdoesone]

How does one flirt with a mime without breaking the silent pact?

Flirting with a mime presents a unique and playful challenge. Unlike verbal communication, flirting with a mime requires you to rely entirely on non-verbal cues and physical gestures. This silent interaction can be both intriguing and engaging, providing an opportunity to explore the depths of human connection without uttering a single word. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to flirt with a…

[blondebrainpowered]

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

“You don’t know how to read? Then I will tutor you.” Rollo tells Gidel. “First shall we review your alphabet?” He stacks wooden alphabet blocks one by one and recites. “A is for Abomination, B is forBlasphemy, C is for Contrition, D is for Damnation, E is for Eternal Damnation, F is for…”

So tell me, do you wanna go?

“Gidel, c’mere!” Fellow hissed. He grabbed the young child by the arm and dragged him up and away from the desk with the growing row of wooden blocks. Gidel stumbled behind Fellow, who now directed a glare at the cross-legged boy behind that desk. “And you! Don’t go using your… your big, fancy words like that, you’re going to confuse him!”

Rollo grimaced as he slowly rose from his seat. “I was providing the child with a proper education, as it seems he is sorely lacking one while under your guardianship.”

A memory like a burning hot coal pressed against the inside of Fellow's head. There he was in glasses, crouched by the ground, Gidel beside him with a salvaged notepad and pencil in his sleeves. Letters were scrawled in the dirt, recreated the best he could manage.

"O is for Orange. It looks round like O does. I is for Ice-cream. That ice pop we had the other day was good, right? Tall and thin too, like this letter. And L is for Laugh... cuz lookin' at it like this, it's a smile.

"... Why is L the only one that's not a food? Cuz I wouldn't think of anything else. There's only so much I can teach you,Giddie."

If only I had gone to school, then I would've been able to teach you so much more. If only I...!

His anger spiked, and he tightened the grip on his fox-tipped cane. Pride, hurt. Fellow bared his teeth, eyes flashing dangerously. “What’d you just say?! You oughta not pick fights with adults."

"I am doing no such thing. I am merely stating the facts. It is of no concern to me that you should lose control of yourself over this." Rollo pressed a handkerchief to his nose. "... Your temperance is lacking as well."

"You're REALLY grindin' my gears! Who died and gave you the right to have an ego as massive as your forehead, eh?!”

“Mocking my appearance now, are we?” The sarcasm in Rollo’s voice was palpable. “How… mature.”

“For your information, I’m plenty mature!!”

“I would beg to differ. I know community goats that are better behaved than you.”

Gidel worried glanced between the two. The air between them was becoming increasingly heavy and charged. The wooden blocks, forgotten on the desk. He had been so looking forward to learning.

And so had Fellow, he knew.

A lightbulb went off in Gidel’s head.

The young boy put himself between the dup and, latching onto, Rollo’s robes and Fellow’s jackey, Gidel tugged. They both paused mid-argument and glanced down at him.

“…!!”

Gidel stared at them pleadingly. With all of the strength his tiny body could muster, he tried to drag the two toward the desk where the alphabet blocks awaited. Then Gidel glopped back onto his chair and slapped a hand on the F cube, the other hand gesturing at Fellow.

“What’s this? You wish to resume the lesson?” Rollo smirked triumphantly. “Well, then. It seems the child has made his final choice—and a fitting continuation. F is for the Fool beside me.”

“Oh, screw off!! Like you know Giddie better than I do!” Fellow jabbed Rollo in the middle of his (aforementioned massive) forehead. “He’s not sayin’ THAT. He’s sayin’ he wants me to be a part of the lesson too.”

“… Excuse me?” Rollo’s brows creased. “How could you possibly come to that conclusion?”

“I’m good at reading people. That’s one life skill your shiny schools can’t teach ya in the classroom!” Fellow grinned broadly. “So the decision’s settled! I’ll be a teacher too.”

“One moment,” Rollo protested. “Why do you presume you will be an instructor? Someone at your current level would be better suited to being a student.”

“Cuz you might put weird words in his head!! Someone’s gotta keep you in check.” Fellow tapped the F block with a finger. “Like this! F is for… Fun!”

Rollo looked appalled. (Gidel, excited.) “Fun?!”

“Fun,” Fellow repeated, “because if you lay F down, it looks like a big brother and a little brother walking together on a road—and life is F-un when it’s U N me, Giddie!”

“You must be joking,” Rollo scoffed. “A flimsy pneumonic device like that will never prove effective.”

“And G is for Grumpy, which is the face our new friend making! See how he’s frowning like the top curve of the letter? Then follow it down and in, pretending it’s his puckering chin 🎵”

“!!” Gidel faithfully nodded, oblivious to the discontent of his other teacher.

“Grumpy, me…? Surely not,” Rollo murmured to himself. He squinted hard at Gidel, searching for signs of foul play or deceit.

But still, the boy seems unusually… happy. Is he actually enjoying this juvenile lecture? I do not understand.

The longer he watched, the more discomfort knotted in his chest. There was something unnerving to the smiles and laughs Fellow and Gidel shared. An older brother and a younger one, having fun together…

“Look what I can do, nii-san!”

Sadness washed over him, along with a solemn silence.

Rollo’s eyes drifted shut. He had known it, had feared the parallels creeping up on him.

If only you could be here with me.

[todays-just-a-daydream]

starting a post for crowdsourcing any oasis reunion videos/audio coming out of cardiff tonight. i suspect we will be getting a mess of crappy snippets of audio or video from phones first, maybe a complete song or two, until some pro recorder uploads a complete file. that may take days. i trust there will be several for this show eventually since it’s the first. however if anyone finds a decent livestream up and running we want eyes on that fast. so like or save this post in your drafts now. then any decent links you find share them in the comments (or reblogs). i’ll edit this post to add any links found and build a list. starting below with the l4e thread for the gig since it’s already hopping. adding the reddit one too although it’s already become a sprawling mess.

if you’re lucky enough to have tickets and are in cardiff what are you doing get off your phone and enjoy yourself!

Cardiff Night 1 (4 July) Links

L4E gig thread | Livestream thread Reddit megathread

Livestreams Livestream recording of the beginning of Oasis set (cuts out halfway through Fade Away) from @HAZEYDAZE youtube channel (also has the Ashcroft and Cast sets)

Tiktok livestream from @glowyamy Alternative Tiktok livestream (includes postshow answering qs) from @itssslori

Twitter livestream (streamed full gig, ended now) from @simplemellie

Instagram livestream (good quality) from @officialgreenattic

Full gig: video // alt // multicam | audio only

NG LG walking up backstage clip

Official walkout clip from Big Brother Productions // cropped // barricade POV | photos: full band from official Oasis Insta // close up of NG & LG from Absolute Radio // rightstage POV // backstage POV 🤍

Introduction video + walkout + Hello (full) // opening notes of Hello // mid song | Acquiesce (full, upper right stage POV) // pro clip // screens | Morning Glory (full) | Some Might Say (full) | Bring It On Down (full, far) | Fade Away (full) 🤍 // alt | Supersonic (full) | Roll With It (full, far) | Talk Tonight (full, far) | Half The World Away (full) 🤍 | Little By Little (full, far) | D'You Know What I Mean (full) 🤍 // alt1 alt2 | Stand By Me (full) | Cast No Shadow (full) 🤍 // upper right stage POV | Slide Away (full, upper right stage POV) | Whatever (full) | Live Forever (full) | Rock n Roll Star (full) | Band Intros + Dedication + The Masterplan (full, far) // alt (song only) alt2 | Don't Look Back In Anger (full) 🤍 | Wonderwall (full) // upper right stage POV | Champagne Supernova (full) 🤍 // zoomed in // upper right stage POV

‘was it worth the 40 thousand pounds you paid for a ticket?’ clip | NG & Bonehead interaction | NG face during let me be the one part of Slide Away | take me there part of Slide Away | DLBIA guitar solo | NG LG fistbump after Roll With It

onstage photos: LG // NG // Bonehead // Gem // Getty images archive

Bros hug clip at the end of Supernova | other angles: barricade POV1 // barricade POV2 // right stage // left stage POV | photos: silhouette // wider silhouette with sea sunset // pit POV // LG face after

Press reviews of Night 1

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/concerts/oasis-tour-cardiff-review-liam-noel-gallagher-review

some comments i saved while going through the youtube videos:

(https://youtube.com/watch?v=eJolgjngi3Q&lc=Ugy95bDJS31qIzsyQct4AaABAg&si=B130ImWoKS5M23bf)

(https://youtu.be/ujmuo4w_BlE?si=lOIFjPL_wc0fZHLp)

Cardiff Night 2 (5 July) Links

Livestreams: Youtube | Twitter

Walkout Night 2 with NG & LG locked hands in the air and mutual bows // center stage POV // left stage POV | photos: close up right // LG reaction to NG bow

Cigarettes & Alcohol (far, screens) | Live Forever (left stage POV) | Rock n Roll Star | The Masterplan (left stage) | Don’t Look Back In Anger (mid center, screens) // left stage POV | Wonderwall | LG Remarks + Champagne Supernova (full) // alt (far center, screens)

Octopus’s Garden ending to Whatever | close up NG reacting to LG singing Octopus’s Garden

Bro hug clip Night 2 (!) | gifset | photos: close up NG face // HQ close up

Bonehead postgig tweet: ‘that was emotional’

[asavt]

Something something, I woke up today with the need to draw these two. AU stuff that I don't know if I will elaborate on.

[heyimkana]

any jinwoo girlie out there... if you're an anime only please please please i'm BEGGING you please read the manhwa too if you haven't you're missing out so much CAUSE LOOK AT HIM 😭😭😭

and this whole entire scene with jinwoo protecting the neighborhood and catching a murderer in action and threatening to kill him is deleted 😭😭😭

[scootersscooter]

the entirety of Ella and The Prince's relationship can be summed up by that move in Neon when Ella and The Prince are circling each other and their hands are next to the other's faces as if caressing the other and The Prince moves as if to hold her hand and ends up grasping the air with a whistful expression on his face... AURGHGHGGHGH THEY MAKE ME SICKKKKKK

[hood-ex]

Detective Comics #1062

[saetiate]

Okay bc I hate myself clearly, and your sae with someone with whimsy got me thinking…thoughts on sae with someone dramatic? I’m sure you’ve talked about it before but if you have I do not remember

“You know, I could die here and no one would know.”

There’s a beat, two, and then a shuffling of a blanket through the speakerphone. You can already imagine Sae’s confused face, the way he sits up in bed just to listen better. “What?”

“If I died when you were at an away game, no one would know until you came back. Have you ever thought about that? Or maybe when the smell of a dead body gets out.”

“You’re not going to die.”

“You don’t know that. Someone could break in.”

“We have an alarm system.”

“What if I was a plant? Parched. No water. Dying because you were at an away game and couldn’t water me.”

You think Sae sighs on the other end, that little thing he does where he pretends to be exasperated, even as he almost smiles, entertains it anyways.

“I’d get you an automated water system.”

~

“My world is falling apart.”

Sae only turns slightly to you where he’s making a drink. Two cups on the counter. Maybe that itself is an expression of love.

“The world is still intact,” he states.

“A client was unhappy. I spilled water over the table. And then I spent 30 minutes trying to find my phone. My life is falling apart, collapsing in on itself.”

You’ve got a little pout with your face resting in your hands and something about it, even as you tell him about the world ending, has his heart filling with some sort of adoration that demands release.

He does it a little too easily, pulls you from the kitchen island to the sofa just to plop you in his lap. Bounces you a little until you squeal into his arms for good measure.

“Sae—”

His hand wraps around your jaw, warm palm against your cheek, pulling you in for a kiss. It feels like safety.

“Cute.” He tells you as he pulls away, his spit coating your bottom lip in a sheen, something that has him leaning in just to nibble lightly on it again. “I’ll help you forget about it, okay?”

[aliturean]

nothing says sibling bond more than getting tangled up in mind boggling supernatural shit and escaping death but maybe that's just them

willow and my mc, dev agrawal from @thelonelyshore-if !!

[aventurineswife]

Omg dan heng jiaoqiu and aven with an extremly ticklish reader (or have you done that already 🤔)

Tickled by Fate

Tags: Dan Heng x Reader, Jiaoqiu x Reader, Aventurine x Reader, Ticklish Reader, Light Teasing, Humor, Fluff, Comfort, Playful Interactions, Embarrassment.

Warnings: Mild Physical Contact, Lighthearted Teasing, Minor embarrassment (due to ticklishness).

A/N: I don't think I have done one 🤔

The quiet hum of the Astral Express filled the cabin, the rhythmic sound of the train’s movement offering a sense of peace. Dan Heng stood by the window, gazing at the stars outside. You sat nearby, trying to focus on your own thoughts, but you couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

Suddenly, you felt a soft poke on your side. You yelped, jerking away from the unexpected contact.

“Did I startle you?” Dan Heng asked, his tone surprisingly soft.

You immediately turned to him, your face flushed with embarrassment. "I—I’m sorry. I’m just… really ticklish," you stammered, rubbing your side where his finger had made contact.

Dan Heng’s expression shifted slightly. He seemed to register your discomfort, but there was no hint of teasing in his demeanor. Instead, he stepped closer, his gaze unreadable. “I didn’t know. I’ll be more careful next time.”

You couldn’t help but feel grateful for his understanding. But as soon as you looked away, you felt another poke—this time, right under your arm. You jumped again, laughing nervously as your hands instinctively went to defend yourself.

“I guess I’ll have to keep my distance,” Dan Heng said, a small smirk forming on his lips. His voice was still calm, but there was a subtle, mischievous undertone to it. "It seems you're more sensitive than I thought."

You gave him a mock glare, trying to compose yourself despite the butterflies in your stomach. “You’re not going to let this go, are you?”

Dan Heng chuckled quietly, the sound surprisingly warm. "I wouldn’t dream of it."

And with that, he went back to his station by the window. You couldn’t decide if you were relieved or frustrated, but you knew one thing: you’d have to be extra careful whenever Dan Heng was around, lest his fingers catch you off guard again.

The peaceful garden surrounding Jiaoqiu’s residence was a welcome escape from the tensions of the battlefield. You sat across from him at a small wooden table, a gentle breeze rustling the leaves around you. The two of you were discussing the latest healing techniques when you felt his fingers brush the side of your waist, accidentally grazing it.

A shock of laughter burst from your lips before you could stop it, and you immediately jumped up from your seat. "Ah! W-what was that?!" you stammered, a mixture of surprise and embarrassment flooding over you.

Jiaoqiu looked up from the herbs he had been inspecting, his eyes narrowing slightly with curiosity. “You’re ticklish,” he observed, his voice carrying an almost amused tone.

Your cheeks flushed, and you couldn’t help but laugh nervously. “I—yes, I am. Please don’t—” But before you could finish your sentence, his hand brushed against your side again, and your body responded with another burst of uncontrollable laughter.

“I’ll be more careful,” Jiaoqiu said softly, though you could see the faintest smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. Despite his words, you had the distinct feeling that he was enjoying the moment more than he was letting on.

You crossed your arms defensively, trying to calm yourself. “That wasn’t fair,” you said through giggles. “You can’t just… sneak up on me like that.”

He tilted his head, considering your words. “I suppose you’re right. But it’s difficult not to enjoy seeing you so carefree.” His voice was calm and soothing, the same as ever, but there was a tenderness in his tone that made you feel oddly safe.

"You're too kind," you muttered, trying to stop laughing, but every time you thought about it, your body betrayed you with another soft giggle.

“Well,” he began, his eyes twinkling with a quiet mirth, “you’re quite a sight when you’re like this. Perhaps I’ll remember to keep my hands to myself next time."

You nodded in relief, though a part of you couldn’t shake the feeling that Jiaoqiu wouldn’t be able to resist teasing you now and then.

The lavish hall was lit by dim, flickering candlelight, and you found yourself seated at a table opposite Aventurine. His ever-present grin adorned his face as he observed the cards in his hand, seemingly lost in the world of high-stakes gambling.

You were a little nervous, your hands fidgeting in your lap. Something about his intense, calculating gaze always made you feel on edge.

Suddenly, a finger lightly traced your side. You jumped with a squeal, flinching away from the contact. Your heart raced, and you instinctively tried to shield your sides with your hands.

Aventurine’s smile only deepened, his sharp eyes glinting with something between amusement and intrigue. “Ah, so you’re one of those who can’t withstand a light touch. How… fascinating.”

You shot him a flustered glance, your face turning bright red. “I—I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to—"

“No need for apologies,” he interrupted smoothly, his voice full of playful menace. “It’s simply part of the game. A bit of distraction never hurt anyone, did it?”

You quickly placed your hands in your lap, mentally preparing for the next unexpected touch. But of course, he took the opportunity to lean forward, his fingers brushing your side once again. You couldn’t contain the high-pitched squeal that escaped your lips, and the instant your body jerked away from his touch, you found yourself laughing uncontrollably, a mix of embarrassment and helplessness flooding your senses.

“Curious,” he mused, watching you struggle to compose yourself. “So ticklish... I hadn’t anticipated such a reaction. Though, I must admit, it’s quite entertaining.”

“I can’t help it!” you managed to gasp out through your laughter, your face a burning shade of crimson. “You just... you’re too good at that.”

Aventurine chuckled softly, clearly enjoying the effect he had on you. “Ah, but you’re giving me all the leverage, aren’t you?” He leaned back, his grin still present but tempered with a certain satisfaction. “I’m a master of manipulation, after all. Everything is a game of chance, and it seems I’ve won this round.”

You shook your head, still giggling, even though you were both embarrassed and irritated. "You're impossible."

"And yet, here you are," he said with a wink, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "I must say, I think I like this game."

With that, you resigned yourself to the fact that Aventurine would continue to exploit your weakness, and despite the annoyance, you couldn’t help but laugh once more. It was hard not to enjoy the thrill of his company, even when he was tormenting you with his clever tricks.

[howdoesone]

How does one flirt using a kazoo as a musical instrument?

Unleashing the Charm: Flirting with a Kazoo as Your Musical Wingman Flirting is an art form that knows no bounds, transcending traditional methods and embracing creativity in all its forms. While most people might not immediately think of a kazoo as a tool for seduction, this quirky musical instrument can be surprisingly effective in capturing attention, sparking conversation, and leaving a…

[etchessketches]

Why is the anime so weird, it's not even the same series dude?? It's like,

Anime:

GOKU: I have a great idea to bring peace to the universe, and my leadership and compassion alone will unite us all. I have No Flaws and am A True Relatable Everyman :)

VEGETA: NO! I AM THE BEST AND I WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS UNTIL I AM RECOGNIZED AS SUCH!!!!

Manga:

GOKU: Vegeta what's cornmeal made of? I know it's what the corn eats, but what's it made of? VEGETA: Hey Kakarot let's play the quiet game until one of us dies.

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

Forgive me if I’m wrong, but I find it hilarious that Fellow wanted money but didn’t recognise and realise that he had kidnapped, a prince, a rich heir, and two possible mafia kids (Ortho and Lilia too with the backing of STXY and Briar Valley respectively but they’re less obvious). Regardless of who his employers were, I imagine if he actually succeeded, all of them would soon come to regret the fallout.

How about Fellow’s reaction after finding out what opportunity slipped through his fingers and/or what he narrowly avoided? Perhaps Yuu was the one who told him, or maybe he found out on his own.

I believe he's aware that Vil is a celebrity, but not really the others!

So tell me, do you wanna go?

“No kiddin’, the batch of NRC kids we pulled was loaded with star players!" Fellow's eyes were blown wide with alarm--but very quickly it gave way to a proud, self-serving grin, the glint of coins in his eyes. With his pointed teeth bared, you could see his carnivorous side shining through.

Omnivore, Leona had called him. An opportunist who's willing to turn and wag his tail at whoever's most convenient to ally himself with. Scum of the earth, really.

You were staring to understand that nickname.

“Heh, this Fellow Honest-sama’s got an eye for quality merchandise! I could spot your NRC uniforms from far away—that’s a given. But tsk, I almost made my fortune there! If I had only played my cards right, I'd have been set for life now!"

"Er, you wouldn't be worried about the potential fallout...? Or the moral depravity of it?" you weakly suggested. "Like... at all?"

"I ain't worried about that. You might have some influential folks, but so have I. It really pays to have friends on the other side, eh?"

"Wh-What kind of people do you know behind the scenes, Fellow-san...?"

For a second, seriousness settled onto his vulpine features--and he almost looked haunted. Pupils pinpricks, mouth eerily straight. "Wouldn't you like to know? When you're desperate enough for cash, you'd be willing to go to all sorts of extremes."

Then he brightened, returning to his usual self with the twirl of his cane.

"Aaaah, but let's not get into that boring stuff! Tell me more about these rich connections of yours." His smile was frighteningly wide and eager. Too eager.

You shuddered at the hand that had crawled around your back and gripped your shoulder. "Erm..."

"An heir, a prince, a supermodel and A-list actor, a banker's son, kid to the head of a secret organization, an ancient war vet, and twins to the undersea mob, you say? Don't spare any details!!"

Just what have I gotten myself into here?!

[darlalcoveadores]

Did you know, that I adore little darling boys who; ♠ Wear tutu skirts. [ "Look at you!! Leaping in the air, you're going so high, darling!!" ] ♠ Constantly throw around fistful of glitter and sprinkle it in their hair. [ "Pfft, you tryna make a bigger mess for Momma to clean? Ohh, I don't mind. Just for you, baby boy, you can be as sparkly as you like." ] ♠ Make tea parties with their plushies and drag their carer along (said carer happily obliging with a pinkie lifting while holding a teacup). [ " Am I doing this right? Ah, yes, shhh. Letting Mister Bun speak first, of course. Pardon my manners." ] ♠ Have a whole set of hair clips they'd attached to their carer's hair, their own, to their clothes, then to bed sheets, curtains and more. [ "Twenty!! That's a big number, darlin'.. I can see you had fun with scattering them about.." ] ♠ Messily paint their nails pretty colors and have their carer fix it up for them. [ "There we go. Look at my pretty little boy! Your hands, your cheeks, your smile, such a pretty little thing you are!" ]