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Zag is still missing from Hades 2 and my brain won't shut up about a possible plot point of Chronos maybe using Zag in some way to really mess with Mel

Like imagine rocking up to the house and OOPS! you're made to fight Zag, then throughout the runs it's a case of trying to get Zag to remember himself or to break through an illusion- like maybe he thinks he's fighting Chronos but is actually fighting Mel

Think of Zag when he's trying to get Tisiphone to say his name, kinda like that

There's so much potential dammit and I'm just-

This is brain worms atm

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blows the dust off this blog

it's been a while

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I wanna develop a ffxvi verse for zag, like hades is a summon in ff7 so he could be a dominant of hades.

Although hades doesn't have an element, blood ain't an element and there doesnt seem to be any status ailments in ffxvi either which is hades's whole thing.

I mean, it could work. That his whole thing is inflicting ailments that effect the body, like old books of mysterious illnesses exist that mention zagreus/hades and the appearance of bloodstones, which were mistaken for crystals.

When the bloodstones vanished, so did the ailments.

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Whenever I listen to any song from Yoasobi I immediately think of Hadesn and I don't know why-

Like so many animation ideas

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Reblog if you’re a ‘ low maintenance ‘ RP Partner.

( This is typically someone who doesn’t hound their partners for replies and has a relaxed style for conducting their RP blogs ! Feel free to specify what this means to you in particular in the tags ! )

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CARING FOR SICK MUSES || ACCEPTING

@knightfeared

GUIDE

As it turns out, poison from the wild satyrs of the surface was much more potent than the contained cultists within the temple mazes; with all varieties of plant at their disposal, the unruly creatures of the forest could concoct a foul poison that managed to still cling to Zagreus even after the Styx’s cleanse.

Despite claims of feeling fine, regardless of pallid complexion, all it took was to gaze up at his lord father’s desk for the spinning ceiling to send the poorly prince tumbling back onto the hard marble floor. With a sore head and burning fever, that caused his fiery feet to flicker, Zagreus was immediately taken to bed and forbidden from venturing into the Underworld. Doesn’t mean the sickly royal wouldn’t venture into the house, he wasn’t being rebellious for the sake of it, he was restless and hated staying in bed -- He’s been like it since he was a child.

When a familiar bell tolls, Zagreus pulls himself out of bed as he wanted to greet Thanatos. What he didn’t account for was that Death had witness Blood collapsing those days or nights ago, so catching the ailing godling out of bed caused the older god to usher Zagreus back to bed.

“I just wanted to welcome you back, Than...” His voice was that of a sickly whisper, abnormally exhausted as his body fought off the poison.

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「   RP MEME :       CARING FOR SICK MUSES .   」   * change pronouns as needed . [ MY / YOUR ] depends on the receiver .

SENTENCES :

‘ i told you to stay in bed! ’

‘ i’ll make you some soup. ’

‘ shh. ’

‘ try to rest. ’

‘ you’re not going anywhere today. ’

‘ don’t worry, i’ll get it. ’

‘ i’m here. ’

‘ i’m not going into work today. i’m staying home with you. ’

‘ you look miserable. ’

‘ you don’t look as bad as you did yesterday. ’

‘ a spell won’t help at this point. ’

‘ i think your fever’s breaking. ’

‘ just relax. ’

‘ did you sleep at all last night? ’

‘ i know it tastes bad, but it’ll help you. ’

‘ lay back down. ’

‘ don’t try to get up. ’

‘ please try to eat. ’

‘ you’re being dramatic. ’

‘ it’s not as bad as you’re making it. ’

‘ that cough does not sound good. ’

‘ how long has it been hurting? ’

‘ that’s not a good sign. ’

‘ we can’t move in this state. ’

‘ we’ll have to lay low while you heal up. ’

‘ i’m making you some medicine. ’

‘ this won’t feel good, but it’ll help the infection. ’

‘ i have a spell for that. ’

‘ you’ll make it through; you have to. ’

‘ i got us a place to stay for the night. you have to get out of this rain. ’

‘ get closer to the fire. ’

‘ this will help you warm up. ’

‘ come closer to me. ’

‘ what will make you feel better? ’

‘ it’ll take time to get back to normal. ’

‘ i’m here because i care about you. ’

ACTIONS : 

send ‘ BRUSH ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to brush through [ YOUR / MY ] muse’s hair. 

send ‘ SOUP ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to feed [ YOUR / MY ] muse soup. 

send ‘ BLANKET ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to share a blanket with [ YOUR / MY ] muse. 

send ‘ FEVER ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to press a wet rag to the forehead of [ YOUR / MY ] muse during a high fever. 

send ‘ KISS ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to kiss [ YOUR / MY ] muse’s forehead. 

send ‘ BEDSIDE ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to sit at [ YOUR / MY ] muse’s bedside while they rest.

send ‘ STITCH ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to stitch up an injury on [ YOUR / MY ] muse. 

send ‘ PROP UP ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to prop up [ YOUR / MY ] muse on a set of pillows. 

send ‘ TUCK IN ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to tuck [ YOUR / MY ] muse into bed. 

send ‘ GUIDE ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to guide [ YOUR / MY ] muse back to bed.

send ‘ TEMP ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to check [ YOUR / MY ] muse’s temperature. 

send ‘ HUM ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to sing/hum a lullaby to [ YOUR / MY ] muse. 

send ‘ REMEDY’  for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to make [ YOUR / MY ] muse a healing potion. 

send ‘ BANDAGE ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to bandage a wound on [ YOUR / MY ] muse. 

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*ೃ༄ sickfic prompts ˚◞♡ ⃗

[ 🍲 ] - feeding them soup when it’s all they can stomach

[ 🛋️ ] - bundling them up in blankets on the sofa

[ 🌡️ ] - taking their temperature

[ 🛏️ ] - laying in bed with them as they grow restless

[ 🛒 ] - going out at an absurd hour to grab supplies for them

[ 🤲 ] - massaging the places where it hurts

[ 🛁 ] - running them a bath

[ 🩹 ] - changing bandages/dressings

[ 🍪 ] - feeding them comfort foods

[ 💊 ] - coaxing medications into them

[ 🧊 ] - bundling them up in blankets when they’re cold

[ 🗣️ ] - soothing them to sleep

[ 👕 ] - helping them get changed

[ 💐 ] - bringing them flowers to cheer them up

[ 🫖 ] - making them tea

[cindersteps]

-BIG STRETCH- Just played some Hades and my brain be BUZZING

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CARING FOR SICK MUSES || ACCEPTING

@hymnblood

It had been a while since Zagreus had fallen ill, a strange poison from the surface that manage to bypass the styx’s cleanse had left the underworld prince bed-bound for many days or nights. His burning feet would flicker in his body’s struggle to fight off this intruder.

Even Sabazius had returned home in hopes of helping to heal Zagreus from this ailment. There were numerous times where blood needed life to rouse from his deep slumber, he wouldn’t wake up on his own and in turn wouldn’t eat or drink. Keeping the prince’s strength up was an uphill battle at times.

‘ you don’t look as bad as you did yesterday. ’

Zagreus smiles to greet Sabazius, it had been a long night of feverish rise and falls but it seemed that they had turned a corner.

“I certainly feel better than I did last night…” Blood’s voice was still that of a sickly whisper but he definitely looked more alert than he had been.

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Despite the shock of his hand suddenly in a death grip, Zagreus was a professional of keeping his reaction inside. Such strength probably would've crushed the hand of a mortal but Zagreus knew Sabazius didn't mean any harm, he's frightened. A part of Zagreus wanted to apologize for the possible cross of boundary but it seemed to coax Sabazius out from their panicked stupor when his voice failed to. Instead of trying to pull his hand back like one would expect, Blood gently squeezed Life's hand to confirm to his little brother that he was indeed there with him.

As Sabazius explained the reason for his panic through gasping breaths, Zagreus gently worked to unhook their fingers from long, now-tangled braided hair – he didn't want his brother to hurt himself after all. Zagreus didn't mind a death grip on his hand but he did mind Sabazius pulling at his own hair.

"How awful. I'm sorry you had to go through that, I couldn't imagine... But it was completely out of your control." He says genuinely, rubbing the back of Life's hand with his thumb noting the trembling.

"We'll chat more in a second, let's catch our breath first, alright? You'll make yourself sick at this rate. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth." Zagreus demonstrates with a deep inhale through his nose and a slow exhale through his mouth.

all he could think about was the screams that erupted in the village for what could very well have been hours ago by now. the smell of burning flesh and mortals begging for mercy - war. lord ares' realm, it was a horrifying thing to witness. to be filled with the dread and screams of every mortal in that moment, it had left a stain on life's mind - it was common, to sense someone's fear of dying, but only if it had been a single mortal. but this ... this was an erupting cacophony of terror and sabazius who could not interfere, to intervene on another god's domain was forbidden and should another do so then the punishment would be swift and painful.

the tugging had gotten to the point where it was mere yanking at this point and whatever voice tried to reach him was falling on deaf ears. the more he tried to let his lungs fill with air, the more it felt suffocating. thus his unending hyperventilating. but when a hand touches him it's quick reflexes, and fearful eyes that he puts the offending appendage in a death grip. though it is when serene greens lock with hellish reds that sabazius realizes that he's with zagreus. breathe together - is all that reaches him that has sabazius already trying his damnedest to even out his breathing.

" th - " he starts, " l - lord ares' war - " he stutters out. " i couldn't protect th - the village. s - screaming, the begging, the pleas and i couldn't do an - ything. "

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「   RP MEME :       CARING FOR SICK MUSES .   」   * change pronouns as needed . [ MY / YOUR ] depends on the receiver .

SENTENCES :

‘ i told you to stay in bed! ’

‘ i’ll make you some soup. ’

‘ shh. ’

‘ try to rest. ’

‘ you’re not going anywhere today. ’

‘ don’t worry, i’ll get it. ’

‘ i’m here. ’

‘ i’m not going into work today. i’m staying home with you. ’

‘ you look miserable. ’

‘ you don’t look as bad as you did yesterday. ’

‘ a spell won’t help at this point. ’

‘ i think your fever’s breaking. ’

‘ just relax. ’

‘ did you sleep at all last night? ’

‘ i know it tastes bad, but it’ll help you. ’

‘ lay back down. ’

‘ don’t try to get up. ’

‘ please try to eat. ’

‘ you’re being dramatic. ’

‘ it’s not as bad as you’re making it. ’

‘ that cough does not sound good. ’

‘ how long has it been hurting? ’

‘ that’s not a good sign. ’

‘ we can’t move in this state. ’

‘ we’ll have to lay low while you heal up. ’

‘ i’m making you some medicine. ’

‘ this won’t feel good, but it’ll help the infection. ’

‘ i have a spell for that. ’

‘ you’ll make it through; you have to. ’

‘ i got us a place to stay for the night. you have to get out of this rain. ’

‘ get closer to the fire. ’

‘ this will help you warm up. ’

‘ come closer to me. ’

‘ what will make you feel better? ’

‘ it’ll take time to get back to normal. ’

‘ i’m here because i care about you. ’

ACTIONS : 

send ‘ BRUSH ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to brush through [ YOUR / MY ] muse’s hair. 

send ‘ SOUP ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to feed [ YOUR / MY ] muse soup. 

send ‘ BLANKET ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to share a blanket with [ YOUR / MY ] muse. 

send ‘ FEVER ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to press a wet rag to the forehead of [ YOUR / MY ] muse during a high fever. 

send ‘ KISS ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to kiss [ YOUR / MY ] muse’s forehead. 

send ‘ BEDSIDE ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to sit at [ YOUR / MY ] muse’s bedside while they rest.

send ‘ STITCH ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to stitch up an injury on [ YOUR / MY ] muse. 

send ‘ PROP UP ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to prop up [ YOUR / MY ] muse on a set of pillows. 

send ‘ TUCK IN ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to tuck [ YOUR / MY ] muse into bed. 

send ‘ GUIDE ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to guide [ YOUR / MY ] muse back to bed.

send ‘ TEMP ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to check [ YOUR / MY ] muse’s temperature. 

send ‘ HUM ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to sing/hum a lullaby to [ YOUR / MY ] muse. 

send ‘ REMEDY’  for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to make [ YOUR / MY ] muse a healing potion. 

send ‘ BANDAGE ’ for [ MY / YOUR ] muse to bandage a wound on [ YOUR / MY ] muse. 

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A quiet break from escaping the Underworld was cut short by the arrival of Sabazius, usually something that filled Zagreus with joy immediately turned to concern as the older twin watched their younger half pace back and forth – shoulders hunched up through their cloak and hands frantically tugging at long, braided hair.

Any kind of “Sab? Sabazius? Hey, Sabazius!” didn’t catch their attention, he was so consumed by his fear that it deafened them to Blood’s calls. Zagreus stepped closer, catching a glimpse of the terror on Life’s face; his red heart fell into his stomach and broke when it hit the bottom. When Life claimed they couldn’t breathe, what ever happened on the surface came second to helping them calm down. They were either going to be sick or faint at this rate.

“You can’t breathe?” Zagreus had to think quick, he’s had a similar experience in the past that he never told anyone about, so why not try what helped him.

“Sabazius,” A very careful hand touches the panicked god’s arm, ready to pull away the instant he’s told. “How about you and I breathe together? It should help you get back into rhythm, want to give it a try?”

sabazius had no other to turn to in his moment of panic when he arrives in a bright golden flash of light in @cindersteps​’ chambers. he looks unkempt when the glittering light dims, his long braided hair has seen better days as his fingers continued to pull locks this way and that. it looked as if he had seen a horror so inexplainable that the twin remains silent as he paced about. sabazius never paced about, he never looked so horrified. if zagreus was speaking to him, calling out to him in any way, life did not hear it. he did not stop his pacing to look over, this feeling that was welling up inside his chest was one he could not sort out, his feeling of both fear and suffocation, his heart racing for miles and still it would not return.

that is when typically calm hands begin to fan his face, as if trying to wave away these feelings. " i can't - " he finally says, " th - they killed - " he could not even speak in full. his himation already slipping from its perch atop of his head, " i can't breathe - i - i can't "

SOOTHE :  for one muse to calm the other during a panic attack.

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I need to get zag out of bed, I miss the godling

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𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐓 / 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓   ♡   𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒

    change any gendered language to your needs.  ♡

“   you  don’t  have  to  hide  your  tears  from  me .   ” “   you’re  doing  great ,   okay ??   i mean it .   ” “   you  are  so  strong .   ” “   please  don’t  ever  give  up .   ” “   i  will  always  believe  in  you .   ” “   why  do  you  always  think  you  have  to  do  everything  on  your  own ??   ” “   it’s  okay ,   i’m  here .   i’ll  always  be  here .   ” “   you’ve  always  been  strong  for  me .   let  me  return  the  favor .   ” “   just  listen  to  my  heartbeat ,   okay ??   ” “   come  on ,   take  a  deep  breath .   it’s  gonna  be  alright .   ” “   please ,   just  hold  me .   ” “   you  always  meant  the  world  to  me .   i’m  sorry  i  let  you  forget  that .   ” “   i  never  stopped  loving  you .   ” “   you’ll  feel  better  if  you  talk  about  it .   i’m  here  to  listen .   ” “   you’re  so  much  more  than  the  mistakes  you’ve  made .  ” “   i  forgive  you .   ” “   you  are  so  fucking  powerful .   ” “   i’m  not  leaving  you  here .   ” “   i  trust  you  more  than  anyone  else  in  this  universe .   ” “   it’s  okay  to  be  confused .   nobody  has  all  the  answers .   ” “   i’m  so ,   so  sorry .   you  didn’t  deserve  that .   ” “   healing  is  not  linear ,   but  it’s  always  moving  forward .   ” “   you  can  admit  that  you’re  hurting .   it’s  okay  to  not  be  okay .   ” “   hold  my  hand ??   ” “   you  are  my  home .   ” “   no  matter  what  anyone  else  says ,   you  are  so  important  to  me .   ” “   don’t  worry .   i’ll  protect  you .   ” “   shh ,   it  was  just  a  nightmare .   you’re  safe .   ” “   don’t  talk  about  yourself  like  that .   ” “   just  say  the  word .   you  know  i’d  do  anything  for  you .   ” “   you  are  loved .   ” “   i  just  need  a  hug .   ” “   i’ll  destroy  anything  that  so  much  as  thinks  of  harming  you .   ” “   don’t  ever  let  anyone  make  you  feel  ashamed  of  who  you  are .   ” “   you’re  not  alone .   you’re  stuck  with  me  forever .   sorry .   ” “   well ,   hello  sleeping  beauty .   you  fell  asleep  on  me .   ” “   if  you  don’t  take  your  butt  back  to  bed ,   i  will  carry  you  there  myself .   ” “   i’m  sorry  to  wake  you  up ,   but  i  really  need  someone  to  talk  to .   ” “   i  hate  seeing  you  like  this   …   please ,  let  me  help .   ” “   you  are   &   always  will  be  precious  to  me .   ” “   i  can’t  believe  that  asshole  said  that  to  you .   it’s  not  true ,   you  know .    ” “   you  want  me  to  punch  him  in  the  face  ??   ” “   you  deserve  every  good  thing  in  the  world .   ” “   you  know  i  always  have  your  back .   ” “   you  don’t  have  to  worry  about  anything ,   as  long  as  i’m  around .   ” “   stop  apologizing ,   okay ??   i’ve  already  told  you  i’ve  forgiven  you  a  hundred  times now .   ” “   don’t  beat  yourself  up  over  this .   be  kind  to  yourself ,   it’s  not  your  fault .   ”

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‘𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲’ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬.

prompts designed around the concept of a character having a difficult day and another character arriving to help/support/care for them!

DIALOGUE PROMPTS.

“ you look like you could use a hug. ”

“ please tell me you didn’t cancel your plans for me… ”

“ don’t be silly, you’re much more important than some tinder date! ”

“ where’s your jacket? i’d like to show you something, and it’ll involve a bit of walking. ”

“ you know i’m always here for you, don’t you? no matter what. ”

“ hey, now… i’m only ever a phone call away. ”

“ come on. let’s get you to bed. ”

“ i’m listening. ”

“ hey, do you have any spare pajamas? i’m going to sleep on your couch tonight; that way you just need to shout if you need me. ”

“ what are your nightmares about? they may not be so bad if you talk about them. ”

“ another nightmare? ”

“ hey now, no more apologizing. i’m glad you called me; i meant it when i said any time, any place. ”

“ you know you’re never a nuisance nor a burden. not to me. ”

“ i’m helping you, and that’s final. i’m not taking no for an answer. now. where’s your kitchen? i’m making us some comfort food. ”

“ maybe you think it’s your job to look after everyone else. but it’s not supposed to be like that. it works both ways. and now it’s my turn to look after you. okay? ”

“ hey, now. you’ve been helping me ever since we met. it’s about time i started repaying the favor. ”

“ i’m so proud of you. i know it’s hard to get past these rough days, but… i still want you to know that i’m proud of you. “

“ you know, i reckon our bond is definitely strong enough to endure whatever it is that you need to get off your chest. “

“ it’s alright, now… i got you. “

“ you don’t need to worry about scaring me off. i’m not going anywhere. you can try as hard as you want, but there’s nothing you can say that’s going to make me like you any less. “

“ you know, i make the best hot chocolate in the world. seriously, i’ve asked absolutely everyone on the planet. everyone except you… what do you say? wanna make it a global fact? “

“ let’s go smash some stuff until you’re ready to talk, okay? “

ACTION PROMPTS.

[ TEA ]: sender prepares a mug of hot tea for the receiver.

[ BLANKET ]: having found the receiver either sleeping or just lying on the couch, sender gently takes a blanket and drapes it over them.

[ BATH ]: sender runs a hot bath for the receiver after a particularly challenging day.

[ DINNER ]: having learned that the receiver has had a difficult time lately, sender arrives at their door with their favorite dinner and drinks.

[ COOK ]: in an effort to boost the receiver’s spirits, sender arrives with all the ingredients needed to make the receiver’s favorite comfort food, with the well-intended intentions of cooking it for them.

[ FORT ]: sender builds a blanket fort for the receiver following a long and difficult day.

[ HUM ]: sender hums gently under their breath to soothe and comfort a distressed receiver.

[ WIPE ]: after the receiver has stopped crying, sender tenderly leans forward, cups their face in their hands, and wipes their tears away.

[ JOURNEY ]: noticing the receiver has had a particularly rough day, sender invites them to accompany them on a walk or drive to get out of the house.

[ HAIR ]: as the receiver leans against them/lies in bed, sender begins to run their hand through their hair to soothe them until they relax or fall asleep.

[ CARRY ]: sender lifts a (nearly) sleeping receiver and carries them into their bed, tucking them in in the process.

[ GUIDE ]: sender physically guides an exhausted receiver into their bedroom, following weeks of very little sleep and very high amounts of stress.

[ BESIDE ]: receiver wakens from their first genuinely restful sleep in weeks, to find the sender asleep next to them, having been holding the receiver throughout the night to help them fall asleep.

[ BEDSIDE ]: receiver wakens from their first genuinely restful sleep in weeks, to find the sender asleep in an armchair by their bedside, having stayed there for the night in case receiver had a nightmare or needed them in any other way.

[ KISS ]: as a gesture of comfort and affection, sender leans forward to kiss the receiver on the forehead.

[ HAND ]: noticing the receiver is close to tears, or otherwise struggling with an unseen but considerable burden, sender gently takes their hand and holds it in an attempt to comfort and encourage them.

[ RUB ]: sender gently rubs receiver’s back in a soothing motion.

[ TV ]: sitting next to the receiver on the sofa, sender joins them in watching their favorite show/movie on the television.

[ HOLD ]: as soon as the receiver opens the door and realizes the sender is there, sender wordlessly opens their arms out, and gives the receiver a warm, sorely needed hug.

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LOOK AT THIS LIL GUY-