#so it's nice to revisit them 💕

[moon-mirage]

“Captain?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you think it was destiny that brought us together?"

He squinted and, after a thoughtful moment, shook his head. "No. I'm pretty sure it was Cinder.”

[greykolla-art]

Hi, hope your day's going well! I didn't realize you'd read Skulduggery Pleasant! Those books were my absolute favorite growing up, they're a major inspiration for why I became a writer! I'm so glad my favorite artist in the Hazbin fandom also loves my favorite book series!!

Oh BABY it’s so nice to revisit them after all these years!😊💕

They are absolutely the reason I like age-gap friendships and mentors. 👏

Magical Irish disaster duo, I challenge them to go to therapy.

[kokoroshiki]

lol I haven’t done one of these in forever LMAO, but it helped get my mind off work (I should not think about work after hours) lol. Thanks Cera @cerulean100-blog1 for tagging me. 💕

What is Shiki…..

📖Currently reading: The Riddle of the Wren by Charles de Lint. (Found my stash of fave fantasy books so revisiting them. I’m actually not much of a book reader..so it says a lot to me when I actually finish a book LMAO.)

🎧Last Song: Ctrl Z by Sala feat Foi

🎬Last film: We Made a Beautiful Bouquet (花束みたいな恋をした) It’s a 2021 Japanese film about a 5-year love story, and quite nice and realistic. Also, it didn’t have that utterly sad ending lol. My Japanese friends told me that it was the movie that made a lot of couples break up though, when I told them how I really liked the movie lol. 😅

📺Last Series: Tanaka-kun is Always Listless (田中くんはいつもけだるげ) Rewatched one of my fave relaxing, slice of life anime to unwind. The manga actually goes further; I wish there were more episodes. Kimi to Boku by Kiichi Hotta is also another series I wish they continued..cuz so much happens where the anime ended.

Sweet/Savory/Salty: Savory~

Tea or Coffee: Tea (my guilty pleasure is bottled Pokka Sapporo Furano Lavender Tea…)

Working on: SuoSaku week Day 5 Maid; SuoSaku week Day 4 Nattomare; and looks like I might use a recent nsfw draft for Day 7 Shower. After, I’ll be continuing with some KiryuSaku stuff with my buddy @psychicmiraclesweets (Allen) and also a very delayed Christmas piece (KajiSaku and SuNi and Shizuka/Kanji) I’ve been wanting to do for his wife, Ray (gotta do it for Christmas in July lol). Lol

Tagging (no pressure!): @such-a-downer @temperatezone @djcarnationsblog @winter-glaze @kyo-moon

[wildemaven]

fifth anniversary : a curated love | dieter x poppy

pairing: dieter bravo x f!reader (nicknamed Poppy) words: 1260 warnings: 18+ blog; smut adjacent or the build of it (nothing really graphic depicted), fluff, dieter and poppy being smooshy and very much themselves, reader is non descriptive but goes by the nickname Poppy, I think that’s it notes: god I love these two! I’ve missed them something fierce, so it was nice to revisit them— especially on such an exciting occasion. Thank you all for your endless love for them. It truly makes me giddy that you love them as much as I do!! Another big thank you to @gnpwdrnwhiskey for reading over this like she did every single chapter of the series 💕

series masterlist | celebration masterlist

Creativity continues to bloom endlessly with Dieter in your life. In all aspects.

The gallery has been lucrative and busy, far beyond what you had expected when taking it over. Juggling the rotating parts of running over-booked art classes and sourcing new artists to spotlight, all while you’re teaching a rambunctious class of first graders and Dieter gathers scripts for new roles left and right. The chaos of life has you both feeling like two worn passing ships in the rough sea. Each day only allotting enough time for a quick good morning and good night.

When Dieter is away on location and the sun has gone down, you find yourself tucked away in your little home studio late at night. Your phone propped against the window with his handsome face on the screen as he reads over his lines while your paint brush moves aimlessly over the paper.

No amount of distance could sever your need to stay connected to each other.

But it's when the universe seems to align perfectly, nights like tonight, both of your schedules free of duties and obligations, that's when you find yourselves collaborating on a thrilling endeavor.

Your little home studio dimly lit. Candles scattered around the room. Flickering distorted shadows project across the walls. A warm aroma of dusty cedar and woody citrus melds with the musky aura emanating from your steamy bodies.

The wooden tabletop is rigid and uneven beneath you. Layers and layers of color, added since Dieter’s arrival into your life, massage into your back. Each dried nodule of paint, pricks of memories you’ve created alongside Dieter, aid in the pleasurable sensations streaming through you.

“Oh— fuck! Dieter—” The bristles of the new paint brush Dieter had gifted you fan out pressed against your skin, an ample amount of pressure used when Dieter drags it across your hardened nipple. The course hairs of the brush paired with cool wet paint on your overly sensitive peak, has your back arching off the table and your head tilted back, making your enjoyment more evident.

“You look so fucking good like this, Pops.” Dieter muses.

He leans on his arm, supporting his upper body as it hovers over your exposed form. His attention alternates between the languid brush strokes he's creating and your reactions to his touch. The very definition of an eager artist with a newly acquired blank canvas, ready to create a colorful masterpiece.

Dieter’s eyes, brimming with creativity and ardor, study your form like a painter studying his muse. Each ardent stroke he paints onto your skin is an affirmation of his adoration— a testament to the connection you share. His fingers, stained with hues of love and longing, trace the contours of your body, creating a symphony of colors that only you two understand.

His breath hitches as he looks down at you, admiring his work. You. His masterpiece. A silent vow passing between you. The air in the room now rich with the scent of paint and the undercurrent of your shared intimacy.

"Beautiful," Dieter whispers, his voice barely audible over the quiet hum of the room. His eyes, shadowed yet shining, meet yours as his fingers slide through the drying paint, tracing the path his brush had taken, goosebumps erupting in their wake. Each touch sends an electric thrill coursing through your veins, amplifying the connection between you two.

You remain silent, wearing a faint smile as you look up at him, basking in the way Dieter is so consumed by the moment.

"Ah! Wait!! No!! Stop!!" A fit of giggles infuses the blissful atmosphere as your body jolts and writhes when Dieter touches a hypersensitive spot on your torso.

"What! Are you— Are you laughing?" Dieter's movements halt, taken aback by your sudden burst of laughter.

“I’m sorry! I’m sorry— you know how ticklish I am right there. Sorry, I didn’t mean to break the mood.”

"Fuck—I'm sorry. I was so lost in the moment. I didn’t even think— I just wanted this to be perfect for you." Dieter hangs his head, dejected by the ruined moment.

“No! No— Babe, hey— it’s perfect!” You tell him. Your hand sliding up the length of his arm, then reaching up to cup his face, pulling his attention back to you.

Dieter surprised you with dinner at the same restaurant where you had your first date. You both laughed and cried, reminiscing about how far your relationship has come. After exchanging gifts and sharing a passionate kiss, Dieter took your hand and led you to the studio room. A romantic setup awaited you, a room filled with memories of the past few years. This was where you both shared your first 'I love you's, a marriage proposal, and countless hours of artwork and late-night conversations. Each memory etched into every corner of the space.

"Yeah, but you're laughing, not the reaction I was hoping for. I was hoping for some of those sexy little moans you do or even 'Oh Dieter, don't stop keep going you sex machine'. Damn, Poppy. I’m sorry I ruined this whole moment."

"Dieter, stop. First of all, I'm never going to call you a sex machine, no matter how much it turns you on. So you can forget about that fantasy. Secondly, you didn't ruin anything. I'm enjoying myself, completely— I promise."

"Really?"

"Yes, Dieter. You planned this whole special night for me. Plus, you went and got me those paint brushes I've been wanting. And the way you’re using them on me right now— everything is perfect.”

A few months ago, during a visit to a major art supply store in Los Angeles, you mentioned you wanted them. Dieter suggested you get them, but you decided you didn't need a new set right then and chose to wait.

"Not just any brush. They're made from wood too, which makes them extra special. Especially on a day like today." He loved how your face lit up when you opened the gift. You dropped the gift, threw yourself into his arms, and kissed him with endless gratitude.

"How so?" You ask, as your hands find their way into his hair, pulling him closer until he's just a breath away.

"5 years. I looked it up and the 5-year anniversary is wood. I might have not figured that out until after I bought them— but that’s beside the point." He whispers, his lips softly brushing against yours.

"Oh— well, how apropos." You reach down between your bodies, grabbing a handful of Dieter's hard cock straining behind his comfy lounge pants.

Dieter's eyes flutter and his body tenses as you grip him firmly. "Fuck, Poppy!" His voice strained with pleasure.

“Happy Anniversary, Mr. Bravo. I'd appreciate it if you fucked me now."

"Mmmmm— I'd love nothing more than to make love to my wife." He says before his lips slowly mold over yours.

It’s a curated masterpiece. A creation of you both, crafted meticulously in slow unhurried movements and pure euphoria as the hours burn through the night on your fifth wedding anniversary. It becomes more than just mingled breaths and paint on skin, more than just vows reaffirmed five years later. It's persistent love. An ongoing commitment. A strong declaration to your beautiful connection. It's a tangible imprint of your shared moments, silently narrating your story together.

[frenchiepal]

Hi there :)

Idk if you were actually looking for tips on how to practice one’s instrument but,,,

I play the piano for almost 20 years now and i used to play guitar in high school. Maybe it won’t work for you or your instrument but that’s what I like to do:

I always like to start with a light hands warm up/stretching

Pick one piece to focus on during practice. First play only the part you’re trying to learn/perfect. Then go back to the beginning and play everything you already know from that piece

Do scale exercises

Repeat number 2

Do dexterity exercises (you can search exercises on YouTube to keep this part entertaining)

Repeat number 2

If you know other pieces, I like to revisit some here. Maybe try to intersperse the pieces you already know with practicing your focal bits from number 2

Sometimes you don’t feel that good practicing and that’s okay. When that happens I like to occupy part of my practice time with strength exercises for my hands and wrists or just studying the structure of the pieces I know. If it’s a bad day and I really don’t want to practice, sometimes I try to watch someone play on YouTube to remind myself why I like playing so much. It’s also nice to find musicians on YouTube that nerd about music theory hahaha

I hope this was somehow helpful. Good luck with practice 💕

oh my gosh thank you so much!! yes i was definitely looking for advice and this sounds so helpful. gonna try that tomorrow right away <3 also you're the second person to suggest scales between the pieces so i really should be doing that because i usually only play them as part of my warmup and only then....whoops.

thanks a lot!!💖💖

[darcytaylor]

*sigh* Sis, we are going through it, aren't we? I've actually had to take the week off work because I'm simply out of it. I've been focusing on making seasonal food and drinks, getting cozy around the house and doing fun and relaxing activities. The colors of the trees outside are gorgeous and there's nothing like the sound of the gently falling rain to ground you. I'm going to be decorating for the holidays soon. It's important to remember that there are still good things in the world.

Personally, the majority of the fandom's output hasn't been for me since ~June since I'm not interested in shipping real people, so I've stuck to corners of cute Polin content and reasoned analysis (like your blog 💕). I love watching Polin edits, I've discovered so many great songs that way. I tried fics but I'm usually so mentally exhausted by the end of the day that I just don't have the bandwidth for reading. I revisited Notting Hill because Luke was talking about it so much, and there's a scene that I think the last drink one in the show is a reference to, so I thought that was cute. I've also been making my way through My Lady Jane (which is a very good show, I recommend) and one of the characters has a full suit made out of the same fabric as Colin's green/brown waistcoat that he wore when he and Pen were promenading and he was trying to teach her how to flirt, so that was also cute. For people who need that friends-to-lovers itch scratched, there's a really raunchy romcom called Zack and Miri Make a Porno that I love, it's a riot (though certain aspects of it haven't aged perfectly), just don't watch it with family 😅.

Take care of yourselves and don't let the bastards ground you down, we shall overcome 💪.

I'm glad you were able to take a week off to recharge and focus on the little things that bring you joy. Sometimes that’s exactly what we need to regroup and move forward. I love this time of year, too - the leaves changing colours is such a beautiful, fleeting moment. I just wish it lasted longer! Before I know it, winter will be here, and I’ll have to bring out my winter jacket, uggghhh!

I understand where you’re coming from with the fandom. I’m not a shipper either, and it can make it hard to fully connect with certain corners. But I really appreciate the people who follow me and engage with my posts, no matter where they stand (for the most part) - it means a lot! It’s so nice to hear you enjoy my posts and analyses - so thank you for that.

I haven’t delved into fanfics yet either, but as an avid reader, I know I’d probably fall down that rabbit hole fast! I usually read on my way to work too, and I’m not sure I’d want to dive into fanfics during my commute - it might be a bit much first thing in the morning! 😂

I tried My Lady Jane, but it didn’t quite click with me. Maybe I’ll give it another shot at some point - I tend to stick to rewatching shows I already know and love. BTVS, Shameless, Bridgerton - to name a few. They are my comfort shows and I tend to stick with them.

Take care of yourself, and thank you for the message! It’s always nice to connect with someone who gets it. ❤️

[scary-friend]

1, 2 & 11? ♡

Thank you Angel 💕

What song makes you feel better?

Honestly it changes from time to time, it just depends on what happens. Lemme give you a few of my go to songs.

Here’s the first five the come to mind, it really depends on what I’m going through or what I need to hear, ya know? 2. What’s your go to comfort show?

Hm… I’d say Jem. I love the positive vibes and colorful art, also the music is super comforting too. I’d absolutely recommend it. I’ve watched it since I was 9. I revisit it a lot. It’s just fun to see happy endings and characters you loved growing up.💕

11. Do you have a comfort item? Tell us about it! I sure do! It’s a polar bear plush. My mom bought it when she found out she was pregnant with me. It’s been with me my whole life. It’s also a pretty big bear so I’ve always been able to give him big hugs. Having a plush for so long is nice. He’s been with me through everything. I know that when I need him he’s there. His names beary btw. I just have a huge attachment to him. I’d be devastated if anything happened to him. Where ever I go, here’s coming with me. Funnily enough when I was 12, my mom gave me her stuffed bear from when she was a kid and it looks just like mine. I started to take her smaller bear to school with me to feel like I could have beary with me. I did it all through middle school in high school. I still have them both. 💖

[keri-mcberry]

I found your art today and I just wanted to say THANKYOU for making amazing art and stories about Lyla and Sebastian to fill the hole in the storyline. I’m thinking of working on some art for you to say thanks better, I know Lyla and Sebastian are ❤️. But I like to image my mc being best friend with him so I’ll try to link that if that’s okay? I’ll get back soon with a product, thanks again. Sending seb and Lyla love ❤️

Aww thank YOU for sending such a nice message! 🥺💕

I know I keep saying this, but I've been taking a shot at writing out Lyla's story here and there to fill in even more holes in the storyline. But then something else always comes up (new games/personal life stuff), and I find myself engrossed in that instead haha! Tbh I'm not sure if I'll ever finish it (I'm not much of a writer 😅), but it's fun to revisit occasionally.

And OMG that would be so nice if you did draw something for them! That's incredibly sweet! 😭 And I would LOVE IT if you included your MC as well! I can't wait to see it! 🫶

[johaerys-writes]

Hello! I'm loving your Patrochilles Omegaverse AU(Fates!) sooooo much, thank you thank you thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰 Now I have a question if you don't mind me asking. If you'd like to come up with an Omegaverse AU but in a modern timeline, do you think their relationship dynamics could be different? And if you do, how? Have a wonderful weekend🥰🥰

Thank you, I'm so glad you're enjoying my fic!!! 🥰 that's really lovely to hear 💕

I feel like there are infinite ways their relationship dynamic could change depending on the AU and the situation. A few years ago for instance I started a modern omegaverse AU where Achilles was a much more abrasive and aggressive omega than he is in Fates, and Patroclus much mellower, and that was really fun to play around with because there was also a nice serving of angst and jealousy (and Achilles meltdowns lmao) thrown into the mix which I think are perfect for omegaverse. I never ended up posting it but I might revisit it eventually!

I also think it would be really fun to have them in a sort of situationship, helping each other when they're in a rut or heat, and denying that they have feelings until one of them explodes lol -- which isn't very far from Fates but again, depending on the AU there are many angles you could play with, and the interactions/outcomes would be different. Like this time it could be Pat who goes into a rut first and Achilles offers to help, and things sort of spiral from there. (I love me some feral and territorial Patroclus too much, ngl 🥵🥵)

Another thing I love about omegaverse is how horny and toxic it can be LMAO like these two are unhinged about each other on the best of days, hormones and biology are just there to exacerbate the issue 🤣🤣 So I'm obsessed with the idea of them being down extremely for each other and making it everyone's problem, getting into fights etc. There's so much drama and silliness potential and it's just so good haha. I definitely have more ideas for omegaverse AUs, I'm looking forward to getting to them once I finish any of my current multichaps!

[laffichk]

Hello I've come begging on my knees for crumbs of more fem!JO

Your drawings absolutely made my day and I may have already revisited them like..... 6-7 times in the past 4 days. ooops.

Anyway. Hope your day is as delightful as your art and that your future prospers and all your dreams come true :D

Heeey! Thank you so much for your words it means everything for me🙏💕 it's the first time when in fandom people take attention for my fem arts it's so nice to see yk💔

I'm again far away from home, so when i'll come back there will be more of them😽💗

[1d1195]

Sam! You’re so kind! Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes and such sweet words😭💕I look forward to always chatting with you and honestly Sam you’re one of my besties too no joke!😭💕💕💕 love you so so much my love!!!! Thank you you’re the literal sweetest!!

Ngl I forgot about wicked and honestly in my head she is living for it all! And now it makes a lot of sense why he’s so sleepy! He probably just had so much going on so it’s understandable why he sleeps lol and that’s wild kids actually think he could be your son😭

We love to see men suffer😁 you’ve mentioned your love for sports which makes since how well you describe the hockey dynamics and I Think you’re mentioned baseball too in your stories and how I’m pretty sure you did play it! And at this point Sam you could write whatever trope/au and I would eat it up!

I’m sorry you’re feeling the existential dread:( that’s truly never enjoyable! Though I’m glad that you were able to have some moments to help feeling that way! And how nice to chat with some friends! Hopefully this week is a bit better!

I did have a nice birthday! My mom was feeling good so we went out for dinner! It was nice and I’m planning on hanging out with some friends this weekend which I’m excited about!

So now I have finally read the second part of Pucking Rookie! SAM IT WAS SO GOOD!! You know I’m a such a slut for some jealousrry and omg I kinda loved he was going insane with her wearing Niall’s jersey!! And I thought it was so adorable how shy and bashful Niall was 😭 that was so cute and I LOVE Niall in any universe you put him in lol (saw of video of him the other day and ngl he looked so hot which was new for me lol but I’m not mad about it!) anyways he’s also so insane for following her to her apartment l?!? If it were any other guy that is so creepy! But honestly if it’s Harry I’m gonna let that slide bc he’s just everything lol the intention was sweet though so it makes up for it! But omg the picture on her fridge😭 and him asking her if she would wear his name 😭 that was a sweet moment between them!!! THEN THE SKATES😭😭 he loves her bad and she loves him bad😭 IM SO EXCITED TO READ MORE BESTIE!!! You did great as always!!

Sam im wishing you the absolute best start of the week💕💕 hope that you had a lovely weekend and have a wonderful week!!! Miss you loads! Love you!-💜

I'm so happy you had a good birthday and your mom was up for dinner! I'm glad you have plans with friends too! That's awesome!! 💕

It kind of clicked randomly regarding wicked one day. It made me think I should revisit them tbh but idk.

Kids are so DUMB that's all I can say. I'm trying my hardest bestie to make them LESS dumb but they really make me earn my pay check some days. In their weak defense, if they DID listen to me they probably could have done the literal math to figure out I am too young to have a 17 year old 🤦‍♀️(A girl cried today because I didn't put numbers on my coordinate grid and she was like "how am I supposed to know where -2 is?" and I was like "Bro, count the boxes????") I think if I had a kid though I would want him to be a lot like this kid. He's made some questionable decisions over the years but I think he's got a good head on his shoulders overall. I think he's going to be okay. I will also probably jump in front of a moving car for him so there's that if all else fails. I mentioned I had his sister a couple years ago (maybe?) and we've stayed in touch as well so it seriously feels like I'm in this family now lol.

Hockey is such a fun trope. As much as I LOVE my basketball bf there's nothing like a hockey bf. I've read a football and a baseball one as well. They're GREAT but they cannot compare to a good hockey boy. And thank you! I hope this week goes better too. Monday was a good start so we shall see. I'm thinking I might FINALLY get a pedicure.

I couldn't NOT make this specific Harry jealous the jersey was too easy 🤭 Niall's such a cutie for sure. I love that you thought he was hot (he is) Yes we will let all creepy things slide for Harry Styles. So terrible 🤭 He is insane though. I love it. I don't think it's much of a spoiler, but I'm really trying to imply that they both REALLY like each other but they both have some hang ups they need to get over if they want to be together. I really liked the skates part 🙈 I'm glad you liked it too 💕 You know I love to make Harry's pockets hurt whether the MC wants to or not hehehehe

Have a great rest of your birthday week! 💕

xoxo

[thisbuildinghasfeelings]

Happy nice ask day!

I love seeing all your cross stitches on my dash! I always get excited when you share them with us! You do such a great job! What got you into cross stitching?

Also, your blog always reminds me of my beloved parks and rec 💕

Thank you so much!! That really means a lot to me. I talked a bit about what got me started in cross stitching earlier. Basically, it was my pandemic hobby that I paired with my Schitt's Creek obsession at the time, and then I decided to get back into it to help celebrate my Lone Star obsession.

And I'm happy to be able to remind you of Parks!! 💕 That show is very near and dear to my heart...it helped get me through law school, probably one of the most difficult and stressful times in my life! There were many weekends during law school where I didn't leave my apartment from my last class on Friday until my first class on Monday and watching/thinking about Parks was one of the only things keeping my spirits up!! I've been thinking about starting a rewatch soon. I honestly don't think I ever watched the final season more than once, so I particularly need to revisit that one.

[jeanmoreaux]

Thank you for your kind response and for the tea and buscuits. I would actually love to have both with you because you seem like such a lovely person. It felt nice just to put those words somewhere (and don't worry, I do have wonderful friends whom I could tell about it, but one of them is very bad at keeping secrets so I prefer to keep this to myself). I love what you had to say about finding your experience reflected in literature and was wondering (if it's not too much to ask of you) if you remember any works that spoke to you when you were experiencing an unrequited crush. In return, I want to give you something that really affected me. When Richard Siken was asked what to do about always being the one who cares more, he replied, congratulate yourself💖

oh, you’re so sweet, thank you for your kind words and sharing that lovely siken quote 💕✨ ((i am also so glad sharing this helped you a little!))

as for lit that has carried me through unrequited crushes, siken’s crush has been one of them for sure!! it’s so angsty and a lot of it is also about putting your love in the wrong places. autobiography of red by anne carson as well—made me feel like things are what they are and you can’t do much other than accept that. maybe in another life by taylor jenkins reid is another one i read in a time of hopelessly crushing and something about the exploring of what-ifs really spoke to me because it just made me so aware that love is kind of everywhere for you to take… and the last one i can think of right now is penguin’s poems for love collection. i don’t have my copy with me right now, but there are different resection in it like ‘secretly’ or ‘from a distance’ and some other ones that capture more pessimistic crush prospects.

i also tend to reread my favourite books/comfort reads in times of emotional distress so that’s something i can recommend as well—just revisiting something you loved in the past. it didn’t necessarily help me get over a crush, but it at least made the time that passed a little more bearable.

[trulybetty]

Hi! Just finished reading your Frankie and Maverick series and I loved it! Your writing is so nice and cozy, making so easy to jump into this world. Makes me fall in love with Frankie even more. Thanks for sharing with us. Have a great day.

Aw, what a lovely comment to wake up to this morning to make my day ❤️ - thank you!

It means so much to know that you're able to drop into their little world and feel at home, such a huge compliment!

I'm so glad you enjoyed them, hopefully, we'll revisit them soon enough - I have a couple of ideas planned out for them 🥰

Thank you! I hope you have a great day too! 💕 xx

[paintedscales]

💕 kissing somewhere other than lips

Thank you for the ask! ^ o ^ ♥

Send a Heart and a Ship for a Brief Snippet!

I had to thumb through a number of my writings to see which one was best for this. I had a couple, but I'll go ahead and share this snippet. It's an earlier writing that hasn't been revisited til tonight, so some things have changed. Not too much that is obvious, but there are some minor things.

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Long moons had gone past, and the only saving grace was that Nomin had no pressing matters to attend to. After all, the Warrior of Light was now dubbed the ‘Mother of Light’ -- affectionately by some of the closest friends among the former Scions of the Seventh Dawn. When the baby bump had appeared, the relations that Nomin and Estinien had with one another could no longer be kept secret… not that it seemed like it was much of a secret when the two of them had often separated themselves from the others when they had the opportunity to do so.

When it came to Estinien, however… it seemed he was less agreeable to the idea of people calling him the ‘Father of Light’. However, he begrudgingly dealt with it, politely ignoring it most of the time. After all, his biggest concern had been with making sure that Nomin had been alright and taken care of -- and that usually meant spending time with her at the private island sanctuary that Tataru had bought for her.

Nomin had made her little patch of paradise just that… with the help of mammets, of course. Though there had been buildings and a nice base of operations set up, Nomin had taken fondly to the cabin that she had built. It was here that Estinien had made his way to, and found his pregnant wife sitting on the porch, staring out to the ocean as she kept her hands on her belly -- seven moons pregnant.

It had not been a possibility the two of them considered -- especially with how rare it was for those who were half to have been born. However… here Nomin was, just doing what she could to stay out of the light of the public, away from everyone, and away from any duties that did not involve just caring for herself and the life she was prepared to bring into the world.

“Back from Limsa,” Estinien announced finally, walking up the steps to the cabin and approaching Nomin. He took a seat next to her, leaning in and pressing his lips against her temple with a soft kiss before reaching into the bag he had with him and pulling out a small tin and offering it to her. “Managed to find some -- the lemon and rolanberry shortbread you wanted.”

Normally, Nomin’s tail would have flicked upward with joy, but it only curled somewhat upward as she looked up at Estinien with a warm smile. She reached out, not to the tin, but to Estinien’s arm to grasp it lovingly. She was tired more than anything, and admittedly feeling a little impatient. Though she simply did her best to push away the annoyance or other negative feelings and keep the appreciation for her love at the forefront of her mind.

“Thank you, my Sun…” Nomin softly spoke before moving her hand to the tin and taking it for herself. She removed the lid, and the smells hit her like a more pleasant chocobo stable. The fruity and sweet smells were already making her mouth water, and she did her best to keep herself from tearing into them, though she had already taken one of the lemon cookies and started nibbling away at it like an excited nutkin.

A laugh rumbled from Estinien’s chest as he watched Nomin eagerly snack away. He rested a hand on Nomin’s thigh before turning his gaze out toward the horizon himself. Leaning his head to the side, he rested it atop Nomin’s own, merely taking in the scenery that was set before them. Palm trees with coconuts hanging from them dancing to the gentle sea breeze at times, the waves rolling in, and the birds that occasionally graced the skies with their presence.

… And it was just… like this most of the time. Nomin and Estinien sometimes had nothing to talk about, and that was fine between the two of them. It was fine that they merely sat together, or sat in the same area as one another, and just shared each others’ company rather than each others’ words. To be able to simply bask in one another's presence was more than enough, especially when they had been on the knife’s edge of losing each other many different times.

[kelliealtogether]

Make a post recommending a fic you love from at least a year ago. Dust off the archives, dig through your AO3 history and share those old fics with newer fans who might not have seen them - and the fans who’ve been around forever and might want to revisit an old fave.

Spy AUs are an all-around good time. They have so much potential to fit all fun kinds of tropes: fake dating, only one bed, secret relationships.

This week's rec is one of my favorite spy AUs, When in Rome by themidnightbagel. Adam's the spy, and Ronan is a radio operator who gives him orders. Then, when in Rome (😏), Adam walks into a bookshop and lo and behold, the guy working there has a voice that's a little too familiar. Fluff and fun ensue, and this fic is such a nice, low-angst read. It's really a delight.

Give it a read. Hit the kudos button. Maybe leave a comment. Show the writer some love. 💕