#ratched hc

[valveposts]

Ambulon just wants to be a good boy so bad aaa ratchet has to be carefully telling him good job on shift cause that might make amby go into his subspace alone <3 he’s so deprived of positive attention that anything he gets is practically intoxicating.

Ratchet praises him so well when he takes all his supplements too~ since he isn’t really in charge of any form of paychecks (that’s Magnus’s job) ratchet just rewards him with stuffing sessions and a spike in his valve! Sometimes First Aid joins too and takes turns between sucking him off and double penetrating him alongside ratchet

he does, he really wants to be good <33

and oh man, i wonder when ratchet realized that for the first time-- that he was sending ambulon into subspace by praising him too much at work. thats probably a oneshot fic in itself.

so yeah, he waits until they're off the clock, and then he holds ambulon's face and tells him how good he is and amby just melts

[muletia]

was looking through your merformers stuff again bc its delish and I thought about the readers body changing and like. I understand why you'd wanna be with your little mer family but i was thinking that'd also initially be probably pretty darn Terrifying™ to the reader who was just trying to show their love for their mer. Imagine finding it slowly getting a little more difficult to breathe on land and how the water feels more of a home than your little raggedy hut ever has. You notice your fingers no longer prune in the water and you're not so sure if the skin between your fingers was ever that high, but assume your mind is playing tricks on you. One day, you notice long, thin lines on the side of your neck (or ribs based on ur hcs). One day, you fall into the water, the sea floor deeper than where you can typically just stand up and walk a little closer inland on the shore. And in your instinctual desperation for air overriding common sense, you breathe in. Confused when the burning of saltwater does not meet your lungs, and confused when you're somehow breathing better than in the past month(s).

okay i might've gotten a wee carried away but still. anyways aside from that aspect i wonder if like ALL the mers would know of that? (like opti and ratch obv might with the whole island lore thing going on, but what of Megatron for example?) anyways im just rambling now so!

Oh yes, the whole concept of physical changes in a human body after getting a little too cozy with a fish has so much potential for psychological horror. You’re slowly ceasing to be human, turning into something else, something in between, and not everyone would cope well with that. Especially if we’re not talking about living on a deserted island, but trying to maintain a normal life while visiting your mer occasionally. Suddenly you have to quit your job, your career, leave behind your life with family and friends because haha, the interfacing was too good and exotic.

Unless we borrow the idea from Luca, and you don’t actually have to give up your life on land or deprive your mer of swimming together because you can switch between land and aquatic forms at will. Boom, problem solved, everyone’s happy.

As for Megatron, your changes would come as a surprise to him. He had no idea his transfluid had such properties, given that his species almost never interacted with humans and definitely not in a positive way. So when he sees your body changing in real time, he’s genuinely caught off guard. Of course, he won’t show it openly… but the fact that he can now swim with you in his lake? That works very much in his favor.

[rupertholmes]

the guy brothers <3 i hc ratch and iron to be twin brothers and prowl to be their young cousin ^_^

[teaandmilk101]

actually startinf to love optirach so let me yap on some hcs (with tfp influence because that show wormed its way into my brain)

both opti and ratch never told anyone about their relationship because their both very private people and uncomfortable with pda

opti usually has a stupid grin or blush when hes around ratch but the mask hides it. ratch can tell tho from the way his optics crinkle when he smiled

ratch nags opti like crazy because he dosent know how to show affection

opti defently asks ratchet criptic shit like ‘would you love me if i was a worm’ or vage allusions to how he feels bad because he wants reassurance and is very bad at explainging that. ratchet on the other hand doesent say shit abt his issues but opti has the uncanny ability to tell when hes in the dumps. neither of them are good with words so they often try to be comforting with acts of service and or gifts

they bicker like old married men, optimus can get suprisingly into fighting with ratch

opti and ratch really like working next to eachother, optimus plans battles while ratch sorts medical documentation ect. they dont talk but find eachothers presence relaxing

ratchet fights competently but optimus always freaks out an worries when ratch is on the field

prewar ratch used to be very swave and cool (experince from party mech days) but now hes too old and tired to flirt well, opti finds this cute and enjoys teasing him

opti reads to ratchet when he has trouble sleeping, ratchet makes tea for him so he dosent hurt his throat with so much talking

they ended up breaking up because the demands of war were to vast to deal with while also juggling a relationship, though opti never quite moved on

[ravemetrotron]

Cybertronian Liminal spaces ideas: TFP

Tunnels (thru Mts, under cities, etc.)

Red Sand Deserts (Rust Sea Similarities)

Large Scale Industrial Sectors (Think big, automated assembly lines; Similar to their factories)

I also feel like truly gigantic cities (Lots of skyscrapers; similar to their cityscapes) would be similar enough to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Cybertronian Specific Places:

OP - Libraries (the bigger the more nostalgic he gets) and Rome, b/c of the Collusium (I imagine it reminds him of Kaons Arena)

Megs - Rome (Same as OP), Empty Mines, and ruined Forts (even tho their forts 100% looked different, our ruins still give the same effect)

Ratch - Colleges (Academy Days, specifically the long, winding trails from one building to another), Hospital Corridors (If he has a holoform) and Oddly enough, Victorian Houses. Old and creaky, reminiscent of an old era.

Star - The Buj Kalifa (Vosian Remenicent). Sometimes Specific weather patterns, like Hailstorms or Freezing Rain, remind him of the stinging Acid rain of Cybertron. He hates Blizzards too.

Bulk - Construction sites get him. Rome as well (architecture in general, really).

Sounders - Rome, Government Buildings (specifically, the twisting hallways some important buildings have) and castles/forts.

Arcee - Tunnels, Ravines (I imagine she hid a lot on cybertron, cracks in cybs exoplates would be similar to ravines), and old houses (dilapidated buildings, slowly rotting away; similar to one specific spider incident.

KO - Raceways (obv), but also airports (hanger bays specifically) and large scale paint factories. Also, Buj Kalifa (HC that KO is a Grounded Seeker, explaining SS comment in TFP). Maybe medical tents as well? He was a front line medic after all.

Bee - Rocky mountain roads (scouting), ruins like Stonehenge, and ghost towns. Places where life has been destroyed. Also, war ravaged cities and mysterious old paths through the trees.

BD - Similar to Bulk, but add Mines and industrial buildings too.

Smokey - Libraries (not to the same extent as OP tho), old ruins, and abandoned junkyards (similar effect to the transport ship) I also HC that the escape pod made him pretty Claustrophobic. So small spaces are a no go.

Shockers - Labs, research buildings, but also government buildings (Senator days) and hospitals (too pristine/white a room; he slightly panics) HC that Shockers hates the color white with a dying passion.

Jackie - Labs as well, but also hanger bays and random bars get him too. (HC that he basically found Seaspray in a galactic bar.)

Dread/Quake - Old English/French architecture and Rome

Mags - Government buildings, Libraries (somewhat), but mainly offices and conference rooms get this guy.

Arachnid - Dug out Tunnels (insecticon hives), fancy buildings (Senete esch enough; similar to all her targets homes), and out-of-the-way villages (similar to other organic planets easiest targets)

I think that basically everyone (everyone important I think? Cliffs dead so I didn't include him lol).

HOOOOLY FUCK man you put a LOT of thought into this, this is so cool. The bit about lifeless or decayed places igniting that kinda nostalgia in Bee is actually really sad if you think about it.

Man now I wanna see an episode where a relic is found near the remains of the colosseum, and it has a lot of bots on edge.

I feel like the cities with big reflective or iridescent skyscrapers are spot on, especially in the flashbacks. To add to city scenes, in the flashbacks they had huge streets and ramps and freeways that looked a lot like ours too! (Unless I’m remembering wrong and I’m just nuts)

[sillyromance]

Hello!!!! I read the pred hcs you made for some transformers and I really loved them…I was wondering if you had more? I’d love to hear more about TFP Ratch or TFE Bee…but honestly I’ll take any character you’d like to elaborate on. Those were SO cute 🥺

Good day, dear anonymous!

I'm really happy you like my post - thank you very much for your kind words!!! Unfortunately, I don't have any more ideas about Ratchet and Bee for now... But as soon as I get some, I will definitely post them!

And at this time, here I have predcanons for other transformers from different universes. Hope you will enjoy!

P. S: I'm really sorry for my long silence - sometimes school takes too much of my time...

TFP

Wheeljack

Always confident and calm ninja seems to be quite easy-going at the first glance, but the more you watch him the better you see that in reality he prefers being all by himself, and it demands time to earn his respect and affection. So, like Ultra Magnus, he would be very picky about who he would let inside of his fueltank. However, as far as he warms up to someone, he gets unbelievably chilly about swallowing his beloved team pal down. Need a place to rest? Feel scared or upset? Lonely? Just get in. He doesn't see any point in long ceremonies; his movements are slow and gentle, however it doesn't take much time for Jacky to push you down his throat with a satisfied hum. At the same moment, the part of the process he would adore is tasting; unusual, exotic human flavours would make his processor just buzz in bliss! Sometimes he would take his time a little, carefully, methodically licking a person in his mouth from head to toe, rolling and tickling them with a tip of his tongue, optics closed and lips smiling joyfully. Only when there is no dry spot on the human's body, he would title his helm back and let them slide further into his core. Wheeljack would never be shy to speak to his friends after they got in his fueltank; often he is watched by puzzled eyes of comrades while he's running around his business and talking to someone they can't actually see or hear. But he doesn't pay much attention on their reaction anyways...

As an addition: Wheeljack finds vore a perfect chance to take Mico with him and Bulkhead on missions without Ultra Magnus noticing anything. And he always manages to set her free right at the time when no one is able to see it. So, Magnus is repeatedly driven mad by this small, innocent tricks, although he admits human child's help is quite useful from time to time.

TFE (Earthspark)

Starscream

This mech with difficult, sarcastic, but secretly soft character would be a shy and nervous kind. He would be quite concerned about his tiny friend's safety; when it comes to gulping them down, the 'con is too afraid that he can accidentally hurt them if something goes wrong. And he is sure it will go wrong because he is too used to failings... Moreover: it's really hard to win his trust because of everything he has been through. That way, it would be not a simple task to convince this ex-decepticon that vore is actually a good thing. However, if you manage to go over with all the obstacles, he will be the most careful and wholesome pred ever. And once he completely understands there is no danger - an obsessively willing one. He wants to keep his human companion as close as possible, warm and protected from everything and everyone (especially Megatron). He can get a little teasy in attempt to see how you blush and smile - recognition of his human's pleasure makes his spark sing of happiness; but usually he would just coo at you softly, give you a light kiss in the forehead and then his smooth lips would slowly, but demandingly pull you into his salivating mouth. As a person with PTSD he always needs to have absolute control over the situation, something unexpected (abrupt movements, screams, loud laugh, sudden rough squeezing of his insides) extremely freaks him out; so, you better let Starscream take the lead and stay still. After his darling reached their destination, he would try to move less, not wishing to cause any problems to them. He would curl up in a tight ball, hugging his middle with both arms and stroking it happily, and speak to them softly until he and his prey both fall asleep.

As an addition: sometimes he have panic attacks and feel deep enxiety, so some reassuring weight inside of him would be required.

TF RID

Drift

This autobot is a tough guy which is quite strict to others as well as to himself. So, you shouldn't expect him being a sweetheart. Although the alien samurai never forgets about humans' fragility, his tiny friends are barely treated softly most of the time because they are members of their team like others; they have responsibilities and have to work on their best without excuses or privileges. He doesn't accept extreme sensitivity in anyone; in order to that, he can often hurt his little partner's feelings. I think in this case, vore for him would be a way to apologize for being rude and to show that his friend can trust him; putting them deep inside of his body, close to his spark would mean that whatever offensive things he says sometimes, he is always there for his precious comrades. Of course, his is a QUITE protective pred; if Drift understands that his companion isn't able to defend themselves, he will simply grab little one in a second and shove them into his mouth - such straight forward actions committed without any explanation can be shocking for a prey, but, unfortunately, they should just live with it; he won't change anyways. If you're his close friend or a lover, then perhaps he will go slightly easier on you; at least, he will be definitely more gentle and caring every time he is bound to send you down his fueltank.

However good control Drift has over his emotions, he isn't able to deny that he likes the entire process. When there is an opportunity, he loves examining his sensations; presence of a small life hiding in his very core has a comforting and relaxing influence on him, especially because of his protective instincts. These are the points why he wouldn't hurry to set his human friend free (not like they would be unhappy about it though). The samurai wouldn't tell anyone about where his partner is once they got tucked into his "stomach" (even to the minicons) because in Drift's opinion it could be shameful for both included; that way, when he is around others you can imagine that he has forgotten about you at all. It's not true. And the fact that even during the hardest battles he will keep you fine inside no matter the cost perfectly proves it. But he would pay attention on you openly only in private, far away from the team. Then he would lay one servo on his waist, caressing it delicately, and finally ask softly if you are OK in there. Afterwards, perhaps there would be a long philosophical discussion till the evening, when he would let you out to look at a beautiful sunset from his shoulder.

[gelu-the-babosa-multiversal]

Does Raf celebrate Dia Del Los Muertos? How does he explain it to the Bots?

I both hc that Cybertronians have a celebration for this how at the same time I think that they don't. I don't know, something about politics, Disney, and trauma...

Bots like Arcee and Optimus would pick the interest in this human holiday and even ask if they can join, while the younger bots like Bee and Smokescreen would prefer the other side of the Dia de Los Muertos being Halloween.

Ratches and Bulkhead don't show much interest in both festivities and for one or another reason, is not for them.

But Bulkhead would take the kids to the altar during the daytime, not at night time...

[medicalsass]

[ first hc post of thoughts that didnt make it into the pinned post:

i will not be re-writing or assuming it's actually him in the mines in the movie which is something i considered originally but ultimately decided against so im doing something that allows me much more freedom and instead focusing on "paging doctor ratchet"

also yes he does exercise he can do pull ups and he is strong

also he absolutely chews out darkwing because where the HELL are the patients who are supposed to be in this room, YES the miners from THE RACE, what did you do?!? he is full sized and takes no shit

when sentinel's bs is finally revealed ratch is absolutely yelling because he's just been so validated and There Is The Explanation he's been LOOKING for

he is bitchy. he's running on 2 hours of sleep half the time and will make it everyone's issue. good luck.

[canidkid]

...hello niche fandom followers and other friends..

I know I've been super slow with getting to my asks BUT!!! I still love hearing from all of u !! 🐛✨️🐌🌾

If anyone wants to ramble about their own headcanons in my ask box or even DMs, they're wide open !!! and I'll stare at everything with my huge sparkly eyes >:]

I don't get push notifications for my Tumblr asks or DMs,, so I may be slow with replies! & if I stop talking out of nowhere, it doesn't mean I'm purposely ghosting u or uninterested!! I'm just very...very bad..at holding conversations with new people :']

Fandoms I have HCs for:

Castlevania

D:BH

The Boys (TV)*

This is more errrmm controversial, I guess, because it's largely a "regression as a symptom" thing and goes deeper into very..not child appropriate themes

NATM

Superstore

Ghosts CBS (+ a little BBC but nothing to warrant a post yet..)

Blue eye samurai

The Sandman (netflix)

Ratched

AHS (select seasons, but I've watched them all so go wild)

There are more things I know or have been interested in in the past!! Just send from whatever, and if I'm not familiar w/ the media, I'll post it for the people who are >:]

[ralith]

Bay!Ironhide/Ratchet thoughts with mentions of omegaverse (I don't know what I'm doing anymore, I'm just bullshitting)

I've never had much interest in omegaverse aside from reading the occasional fic with the bots going into heat, but my twitter feed has been full of the CoD fandom pushing their Alpha/Omega HCs so I'm sitting here "researching" omegaverse. There's a lot of talk of "rules" for omegaverse, but idfc these are fictional alien robots and I'm gonna piece-meal this shit.

And yes we're sticking with bayverse for this.

Ironhide is clearly Alpha material and might get more aggressive than usual around rut, with an increase in gruff vocalizations and boasts. He's gonna flaunt what he's got.

Ratchet would probably be better as a Beta. He's able to sense pheromone changes, but they don't affect his cycle or drive him wild. He's content to just observe. Betas are described as having a calming presence to both Alphas and Omegas which I think is perfect for Ratch, especially as a calming force to Ironhide's raging sex drive.

Ratchet is immune to the scent changes around him and the advance of Alphas and fuck, it drives Ironhide mad. He can put in all the effort to seduce Ratchet, but the medic's just like "that's nice, Ironhide."

The medic will give in after a while and receive Ironhide. After centuries together, it's become more of a game to get Ironhide worked up and then take one hell of a back-strut bruising pounding.

Despite this, they are the perfect mates and wouldn't want anyone else.

[laceymorganwrites]

I want to talk about my KorTac OC

A/N: horny ramblings (what a surprise), beware!

I´m sad I can´t provide good cod hcs or other works (one day I will beat my own insecurities I swear), but I can provide my lovely oc Ratched! And I love her to pieces, ugh (I´m starting to get into tactical wear/cosplay, I will wear her on a big con in May so I´m very excited for that)

one thing about me: my ocs are all versions of me, idealised versions mostly. Ratched is literally the cruel mommy dom I want to be frfr (instead you got non sexual mommy dom yay)

Ratched is just so fun, obviously her callsign already tells you everything you know about her. but I´ll keep yapping anyway

I always knew if I had a cod oc it would have to be a medical oc of some sort (not me creating a tf141 mechanic oc rn despite me not knowing anything about it but oh well), just because I don´t know anything about the military and don´t want to learn about it either (unfortunately the characters operate in that setting and I love them to death-)

so medical oc is always good because I love a good hurt comfort fic, always my favorite to write too, but I wanted something more fun than just fluff

I usually base my ocs around the ships I want for them, but since I self ship mainly in cod that wasn´t necessary and I had a lot more options. Ratched is still based loosely on me, German, ginger, resting bitch face but she actually means it and hates everyone, huge lack of empathy and decency tbh

and because she´s so mean and started out as an independent worker she is just perfect for KorTac! I know that´s not how they operate but in my head they share this huge base but nobody is ever really around because of all the missions etc and when she arrives nobody shows her around, she just finds her way on her own and attends the meetings like any other member would. she prefers it that way, just work, no useless chatter, no annoying and exhausting talks about pasts that none of them even wanted to remember actively, no need to annoyingly go over her career because everyone read her file already

she absolutely loves the infirmary on base, it´s super advanced and has everything she needs. she not only stitches people up, she also does research and all that (again why do I choose ocs with professions I´m not well versed in-), if she´s not out in the field with the rest of the team she is always holed up in the infirmary. she never eats with the team, she just hates being watched while eating and she´s a slow eater too so she prefers to be alone (I mean alone is her default setting anyway so-)

now, she did get the callsign because of her sheer lack of empathy and direct approach to people (she never sugarcoats anything and is brutally honest, no matter what, girlie doesn´t have a filter. like just an example, I`ve just thought about the classic tf141 and kortac teamup that nobody can ever pry away from me because it´s fun!! and basically when she first sees my self insert she just goes: oh you must be the barrack´s bunny. and they´re like: ??? ma´am, I´m aroace wtf are you talking about. and the fun thing is Ratched actually heard about the mechanic and their work and is super excited to meet them because she sucks at all things tech and gear and she actually needs a few things fixed because Horangi is forbidden from entering her room after he continues stealing her guns etc because he claims she doesn´t need them. so yeah, it´s awkward but she doesn´t let it be, doesn´t move a muscle in her face, just her usual deadpan stare, acknowledging her mistake and switching to he/him immediately as she just orders them around to fix her stuff- more shipping stuff for them later I suppose)

where were we? oh right, callsign! she´s a field medic and the main reason she´s called Ratched is because she can and will operate anywhere anytime with whatever means she has available at that moment. she is very efficient, doesn´t really care about the soldiers screaming and crying their ass off as she just operates and sometimes even orders the others to hold the patient down, however she does not order anyone around in an actual way, it´s just very pragmatic, she is very aware of ranks etc, she´s not stupid- most soldiers dread being treated by her because they think it always hurts that bad, they think she takes enjoyment in inflicting pain when in reality she just learned to work quick and efficient so nobody fucking dies (she can´t go through this again)

mostly the reason she´s not close to anyone too, she just does her work and that´s it

over the years KorTac becomes her family, she will never be warm and nurturing, but shows her care in other ways. she makes sure everyone is eating and drinking enough, getting enough sleep, making sure they take their meds etc, sometimes she will smile but that genuinely takes a solid two years and countless tries of casual conversation

once she warms up though she´s very overprotective of her boys (now that I think about it she´s very shippable because she gets super fucking shy with certain types, like flip the switch on her, make sure she´s taken care of, a bit of princess treatment? she´s swooning. and shows it in providing the good pain meds. in general she´s just super awkward when it comes to romance because she never really was interested in it just due to her work. but dating within work? that´s possible. and she hates it, so she hides it)

a fun little thing I also keep thinking about is that in my headcanon Krueger is absolutely obsessed with med staff and nurses, he has fucked all of them and just keeps coming back. He knows he has no chance with Ratched so he doesn´t even try, but he does fuck other nurses in the medbay in her presence. she doesn´t even turn around, doesn´t even have to say anything. he just makes sure to finish whoever he´s fucking currently, give them the amount of aftercare feasible in this setting and then cleans up the table meticulously. needless to say that table isn´t for operating anyway. and he knows that. and he also knows the place has to remain clinical and sterile so he actually becomes such a pro at cleaning, kind of into this dynamic overall so he cleans Ratched´s room a lot too whenever she´s around there for downtime. and she never speaks, just sits or lies there, book in hand, not even acknowledging him except for a small nod when he can go

(On that note I need to write more for cod, I love almost all characters so feel free to drop requests, asks or just text me, you know the drill, I'm open for fun and self indulgent rp ideas)

[aviatrix-ash]

Aiming to finish up page 20 of Starscream's Human Error this evening. Just got 2 more panels to ink/color & shade. >:3

I loved writing Ratchet in this one. The Arrival Bots of Science comic (extended edition uwu) had a big influence on how he behaves around Skyfire. In the IDW comic, young Ratchet can't distinguish Autobot or Decepticon from the casualties of the Cosmic Rust. He knows he can have massive repercussions for treating a Decepticon as he actively disobey's Ultra Magnus' orders to leave the Decepticon to die. Ratche he doesn't care, he's thankful to find at least one sign of life and blames fault on the Decepticon leaders for knowing the Cosmic rust would also infect the foot soldiers on the ground they didn'tcare about (the Decepticon actually happens to be Oil Slick, who go caught in his own Cosmic Rust gas attack) For a while, Oil Slick and Ratchet have this mutual connection as scientists(*1) with medical backgrounds while Oil Slick walks Ratchet through making the Cosmic Rust cure. Oil Slick wonders why he's helping him, a Decepticon. Ratchet says he's just doing his job as a field medic and even offers politely to cover his Autobot insignia to make Oil Slick feel more comfortable. They have a "we have a lot to learn about eachother as Autobots/Decepticons vs what we're told by our leaders" moment. "Not all Decepticons want to destroy/Not all Autobots are selfish & care about only themselves" (it's a simplified kids comic :p )

Of course, right after repairing & curing Oil Slick, he pulls the "grr forever am bad Decepticon, I'm lying & deceiving you" card and attacks Ratchet with Cosmic Rust and runs off. Ratchet uses a bit of the remaining cure on himself, he still holds onto a bit of hope for mutual peace & that acts of compassion may reflect in the conscious of Decepticons.

It ends there, but this comic shaped my view on TFA Ratchet long ago. I know much of the fandom views him loke a bokmer, but so I kinda view him (and many Autobots/Decepticons who had been dragged into the war) more akin to many WW1 soldiers who didn't want to be there but leader egos/situations force them (more complicated irl/canon of course. Tumblr fandom post. Dont "WellAkushually". get a grip.- But eh, after all, I recalled reading somewhere long ago that the Great War in TFA was basically written like WW1 for them & eventually later combined with WW2. Ough I have so many head canons ).

(*1) If irr, in Ratchet's toy bio it mentioned him attending a prestigious university on Cybertron before the war. That's where I thought it'd be fun to have made him and Skyfire bio science classmates in the past. I also HC Ratchet probably wanted to pursue a science of sorts, but the war forced him to drop and become a medic. Ough I could go on and on X3

[grilledcheeseandguavajelly]

Mildred Ratched x Wilhemina Venable -- Hair Headcanons

(That no one asked for) 

This was initially part of the big Ratched x Venable fic, but as I adjusted it and moved things around, I found that it didn’t quite fit. So I thought I would post it as headcanons instead!

~Enjoy, my little peaches 😉~

Tag List: @thatgirlintheleatherjacket @shineestark @duchessfics @darling-dontforgetme @midnight-lestrange @nerdaroo @pradababey (and @welshdragonrawr because it’s Mildred and they’re legally obligated to listen to me rant about her)

Neither of them noticed when it happened. How it happened. But they grew a bit older. 

Just a smidge. 

And as the stories shared grew shorter and more meaningful, as they learned to read each other’s minds and know each other through actions over words, the rest of the world became infinitely more dangerous. 

Every time they stepped outside their door, there was a greater risk that someone was going to get between them. Tear them off of one another and cane them down to submission. 

Each day made them more vulnerable. Each night strengthened that bond. So, little by little, piece by piece, each woman helped the other refortify herself against the possibility of hurt. 

It didn’t matter how long the dresses were. It didn’t matter that gloves were pulled on and stockings got thicker. What mattered was that when they looked in the mirror, they were always pristine. 

And their hair was their armor. 

It didn’t start so tight. 

When they had first met, Mildred had pulled her hair out of the way and twisted it back at the top, letting her natural curls fall over her shoulders and bounce lightly as she walked. 

Then, once she got the job at the institution, it shifted to something a bit tighter, Wilhemina pinning up those loose curls and keeping them out of the way. A nice, modified chignon just below her collar. 

“Quite becoming.” 

Mildred hummed, weighing the knot. “I’d say so.”

But days went by, and weeks went by, and little by little, her hair was pulled even tighter. 

Wilhemina was a whiz with a comb and some pins, and Mildred always loved taking an extra moment in the morning to see the art she had created. 

But there was one morning, when Wilhemina smirked even before she was finished, Mildred watching her carefully from the mirror at the vanity. And when she turned, admiring the back of it, she noticed the tiny rose curls twisted into her usual style. 

She wanted to kiss Wilhemina, to thank her properly. But something about her hair like this, everything settled into place — Her life was balanced. Home and work. And this hair, this simple, elegant, perfect hair, separated the two. 

She wasn’t Millie in that mirror. She was Nurse Ratched. And she felt like she could conquer anything. 

Wilhemina’s had evolved in quite the same way. 

The days of pulling her hair up and twisting it out of her face, half up, half down, were over. 

A few months in, right when Mildred’s hair had started to change, Wilhemina had noticed what the power of that did to the other woman. 

And so she had asked for a taste herself, sitting in the vanity chair and letting Mildred tease it up into two flawless sections, pulling it back tight into a high ponytail and twisting it into a singular barrel curl down her back. 

Everyone had noticed her that day. Everyone’s eyes had widened and then fallen away as she passed by. And while insecurity usually would have clouded her judgement, this time, this time, Wilhemina had no doubt it was because she was exuding power. 

Something changed, in those little moments sat across her vanity. Something settled deep in her chest with the way Mildred’s fingers combed through her hair, her soft words of praise and admiration drawing a hard, firm line to separate them from the dangers of the outside world. Building a wall. 

And after Wilhemina had gotten a taste, she realized that she needed more. What came to be her signature ponytail morphed into something entirely different and suddenly so familiar.

It was the day after she had picked those little rosebuds into Mildred’s hair, twisting the curls so carefully she could have cried. And instead of pulling her hair into a tight ponytail that morning, Mildred’s hands on her shoulders stopped her. 

“I want you to try something different,” she said as she took the comb from Wilhemina’s hands. “I want you to know what this kind of power feels like.”

And then she had it teased up again, but split entirely down the middle, combing it from the sides and pulling it tight into two French rolls, meeting in the middle and joined neatly at the nape of her neck. Held impeccably with pins and hairspray. 

When she was finished, Wilhemina’s hands gripped into the wood of the vanity. Because this was it. And she could feel it. And she understood. 

It was perfect, smooth as silk and pinned up tightly. Two sister curls, reminiscent of her barrel curl but so much more controlled. And the front still looked the same. Wilhemina still recognized herself. But when she looked in the mirror, her chin was sharper and her cheekbones were harder. 

And Wilhemina didn’t miss the way Mildred left a few pieces free at the nape of her neck, her baby hairs combed down out of the way, so that she would still have something to twist her fingers into when they kissed. 

Mildred smirking behind her set it in stone. 

“Ravishing,” Mildred murmured, fingers tightening on her shoulders. 

Wilhemina tapped her cane in response, a sickly smile pulling at her lips. 

Hardened. Protected. Safe. 

The good thing about having a partner style your hair every morning is that they know the most effective way to undo it when you get home every night. 

Mildred had memorized every stroke of hairspray, fingers always raking through and softening it in seconds. 

Wilhemina never missed a pin, spinning those perfect little twists around her fingers and popping them right out of place. 

And then they were on each other, no time wasted as sloppy, messy, controlling kisses — slamming against the wall and grabbing by the shirt — slowed into something delicate and soft. Their daytime selves, their protected selves, literally pulled away as armor was discarded. 

By the time both of their perfect updos were tugged free, the stresses and the pressures of the day were usually diffused. 

They would sit calmly over dinner, always touching, always sneaking small caresses in the safety of their sanctuary, discussing whatever was left pricking at their minds. 

And one would inevitably wind up twirling strands of the other’s hair around their fingers with the knowledge that they would be able to use it to a completely different advantage once they fell into bed. 

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Assigning the Sarahs Imaginary Authors Perfumes

Niche content from yours truly. I did spend a lot of time contemplating this though. Also, the "notes" and "when to wear" section is from imaginary authors website

Masterlist

Billie Dean Howard

Fragrance Name: Whispered Myths

Notes: Natural Cambodian Oud, Cantaloupe, Cedarwood, Muskdana, Honey, Salvaged Shipwreck

When to Wear: This is a classic scent with deep historic undertones. It is long-lasting, bold, and artful. Wear it with reverence and appreciate your dynamic place in this big, crazy world.

Lana Winters

Fragrance Name: Slow Explosions

Notes: Saffron, Rose Absolute, Leather, Apple, Benzoin, Cashmeran, Arpora Night Market

When to Wear: With pops of rose and hits of saffron, this scent explodes on the skin and awakens the senses. Every inhale will open you up to the idea of escape, push you to take risks, and embolden you to get truly lost. Let us know how it goes.

Cordelia Goode

Fragrance Name: Saint Julip

Notes: Sweet Mint, Tangerine, Southern Magnolia, Bourbon, Grisalva, Sugarcube

When to Wear: When the weight of the world seems too much to bear, a prayer to Saint Julep will not only soothe, it will give you the aplomb to keep marching forward.

Bette and Dot

Fragrance Name: Yesterday Haze

Notes: Fig, Iris, Cream, Tonka, Tree Bark, Walnut Bitters, Orchard Dust

When to Wear: The seductive, dreamlike quality of this scent works like a magnet. Use it liberally during the day and, as it lingers into night, watch as those around you are lured into your sphere.

Sally McKenna

Fragrance Name: A City on Fire

Notes: Cade oil, Spikenard, Cardamom, Clearwood, Dark Berries, Labdanum, Burnt Match

When to Wear: The refined smoke accord makes this an austere and luxurious scent for evenings on the town, whether with a special someone or alone and looking for trouble.

Audrey Tindall

Fragrance Name: Sundrunk

Notes: Neroli, Rhubarb, Honeysuckle, Rose Water, Orange Zest, First Kiss

When to Wear: The obvious choice is to plunge into this scent at the peak of summer, allowing the cool citrus to wash your worries away. Less obvious is to douse yourself in the darker months, letting your skin soak up the sun and radiate it outward when it matters most.

Ally Mayfair-Richards

Fragrance Name: Fox in the Flowerbed

Notes: Jasmine, Tulips, Frankincense, Wildflower Honey, Pink Peppercorns, Silver Thistle, Alpine Air

When to Wear: Wearing this floral wonder will amplify the beauty in everything. It’s a versatile scent, doubling as a mood-lifter during the day and bringing an ethereal elegance to nights out. Don't be led astray by the name, there is nothing animalic or off-putting about this scent.

Wilhemina Venable

Fragrance Name: O, Unknown!

Notes: Black Tea, Lapsang Souchong Tincture, Orris Butter, Kyoto Moss, Musk Balsam, Sandalwood, ???

When to Wear: At the risk of sounding bleak, this night could be your last. Splash on O, Unknown! and plunge forth into prosperity and joy. Repeat as often as you are able.

Mildred Ratched

Fragrance Name: Every Storm a Serenade

Notes: Danish Spruce, Eucalyptus, Vetiver, Calone, Ambergris, Baltic Sea Mist

When to Wear: Don’t be detoured by perceptions of ambergris, this is an everyday scent for those with discriminating taste.

Harriet Hayes

Fragrance Name: Memoirs of a Trespasser

Notes: Madagascar Vanilla, Guaiacwood, Myrrh, Benzoin Resin, Ambrette Seeds, Oak Barrels

When to Wear: A true adventure scent, wear Memoirs of a Trespasser when traveling, and again when you’re back home to conjure comforting memories.

Alice Macray

Fragrance Name: Telegrama

Notes: Talc, Lavender Absolute, Black Pepper, Teak, Amyris, Vanilla Powder, Fresh Linens

When to Wear: Inspired by a vintage first-class experience, this plush scent has the ability to turn even the most ordinary day into something dignified and memorable. Indulge often.

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Huck Finnigan HCs

Pairing :: Huck Finnigan x fem!Reader

Headcanon :: How you and Huck start dating

Word Count :: 740

Warnings :: N/A

A/N :: Just a small little post for Huck becaues I love him and he deserved so much love

gif cr : @thehangmansdaughter

You’re a new nurse at Lucia State Hospital. Eager and happy to help people.

When Huck first meets he’s taken aback by how pretty and how nice you are.

People usually stare at his face for a moment too long when they meet him, but he noticed you didn’t.

You greet him with a large smile each time you see him. Even if he’s across the room, you give him a large wave.

He thinks it’s super sweet.

If you two are on your lunch or break at the same time, you ask if you can join him.

Huck assumes it’s because you don’t want to be alone during your breaks until he sees you decline to eat with one of the other nurses so you can spend your lunch with him.

He never questions it. He accepts it and is happy if you’re happy.

Especially since talking to you is one of the highlights of his shifts

He loves how polite and kind you are, not only to the other workers, but the patients as well.

You always do your best to make sure the patients feel comfortable and are happy. So you can’t stand when the treatments they need cause them pain.

The first time you had to help with electroshock therapy was with Huck. The second it started, you grabbed Huck’s hand and squeezed it.

He was surprised at first, but quickly realized you were uncomfortable so he helped you calm down.

"Hey, just close your eyes and breath. It’ll be over soon."

Dolly and a few of the other nurses poke fun at you because of how friendly you are with Huck.

“Aw, look (Y/N), Huck’s coming over.” “You two look so sweet together.”

They can be a bit mean/rude at times. “Do you actually like him or are you just being nice to him?” You ignore those comments.

You sorta ask Huck out first? You ask him if he wants to go to a small carnival with you and some friends.

He was nervous, but agreed since he doesn’t go out very often.

He was happy he agreed because he got to see how cute you dress outside of work.

Your friends all loved him(your friend group is a mix of guys and girls), and you all do your best to help Huck feel comfortable and happy.

Huck won you every prize you wanted, causing you to squeal and jump around like a happy child.

The first prize he won you, you jumped onto him and gave him a large hug.

He was so startled he almost forgot to hug back before you pulled away.

You two only went on one rollercoaster because your friends pressured you to do so. You had your eyes closed, screaming, and hugging his arm the entire time.

Everything was going swell until it got later and some drunk guy made a comment about you two being together because of the scar on his face.

You and your friends quickly shut the guy up (especially when your guy friends threaten the guy).

Huck does feel insecure though, you quickly pick up on this and do your best to reassure him.

“Don’t listen to that bozo Huck. You’re the sweetest guy I’ve ever met. Any girl would be happy to be with you.”

“Thank’s (Y/N), but I’m fine. You don’t have to keep trying to make me feel better.”

“I mean it.”

By your heartfelt voice and soft eyes, he could tell you were serious.

That’s the moment Huck realized he might’ve had a small crush on you.

A few days later, he asks you out on a proper date. He’s a bit nervous when he asks you. You think it's cute and happily agree.

You two go to a small diner and have a nice night out.

By the end of the night, when he drops you off at your place, you quickly place a small peck on his non-scarred cheek.

You were super nervous about doing the small gesture of affection. Then you saw his smile and felt a wave of relief.

You two go on about four more dates before you finally have your first kiss.

You were going to give him his peck goodbye on his cheek but noticed he turned and started to lean his face closer to yours.

Happily you leaned in and you finally shared your first kiss together.

After that, you two officially started dating

[scaredandbored]

mildred doesn't understand gwendolyn's adoration of records and music and singing and dancing - she can never sit still and listen to a whole album start to finish

that is until gwen shows her a box full of what she calls "singles" that trevor gets her one of every year on their anniversary

queue mildred listening to ella fitzgerald's "a tisket a tasket" over and over and over and over

gwen thinks its adorable