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talking to @tavustlik about aven and his jewellery choice and i got hit with a “ arent sapphires like seen as symbols of truth and good health and guardianship ” so like the studious gem i am i had to google this immediately for confirmation and :

“ sapphires are meant to represent intelligence , education and the ability to make wise and good choices. the sapphire was seen this way even back in the ancient times because the ancient greeks used to wear this stone to attain wisdom. ”

this gay ass . . .

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good morning i am so eepy but i have my coffee

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“ sex ? more like solve for x ”

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@defiedlife said : [ FORTY-FOUR ] : “ i don’t know what about this scares you so much. ” — Aven @ Ratio ↬ * [  DIALOGUE PROMPTS  ] :  feelings are complicated. 

      ⸻       glowering   past   documents   ,   wine   carves   to   the   director   —   responsible   for   these   abhorrent   outlines.   his   gaze   alone   ,   should   communicate   the   opinion   he   possesses   ,   towards   the   elaborate   ,   yet   ,   appalling   scheme   ,   but   it   appears   someone   wishes   to   play   the   fool.

  with   a   flick   of   a   wrist   ,   pages   straighten   ,   enabling   the   scholar   to   return   proposals   to   their   respective   desk   ,   in   a   neat   pile.   unveiling   his   disposition   for   the   strategist   to   see   in   all   its   glamour.   one   that   bores   ,   piercing   past   a   sculpted   character   ,   in   search   of   the   truth.   locked   behind   the   namesake   of   one   of   the   suits   in   his   deck   of   cards.

  ❝   you   don’t   know   ?   ❞   he   echoes.   intending   on   omitting   personal   factors   ,   his   attempt   falls   short   ,   and   irritation   broadcasts   in   his   gritted   question.   though   ,   how   can   he   steel   himself   ,   when   the   method   is   so   .   .   .   utterly   ,   outrageous.   it   is   equivalent   to   putting   himself   in   the   line   of   fire   (   as   he   already   so   imprudently   did   )   ,   no   —   it   is   a   suicide   mission.

  quite   literally.

  leaning   ,   his   fist   cushions   into   the   papers.   having   willed   himself   —   deterring   from   colliding   against   them   instead.   ❝   to   expect   me   to   go   ahead   with   this   .   .   .   gamble.   ❞   perhaps   ,   physically   ,   he   exercises   restraint   ,   but   when   it   comes   to   his   intonation   ,   he   is   anything   but   the   picture   of   serenity.   ❝   even   for   you   ,   this   is   unreasonable.   ❞   digits   splay   then   ,   pressing   to   material   beneath   before   he   alights   ,   with   only   one   idea   in   mind   :   to   dissuade   his   stubborn   partner.

  he   stalks   to   him   ,   on   instinct   ,   until   he   stands   and   towers.   but   not   to   intimidate.

  never   to   intimidate.

  ❝   there   must   be   another   way   —   we   still   have   approximately   seven   system   hours   to   construct   a   new   plan.   what   other   strategies   did   you   discuss   with   the   others   ?   tell   me   ,   i   may   be   able   to   piece   together   something.   ❞   narrowed   ,   he   drills   his   stance   into   dual   —   toned   irises.   past   the   accessories   that   sit   on   the   bridge   of   his   nose   ,   framing   the   man   with   his   foot   in   death’s   door.   ❝   you   had   best   comply   ,   or   else   you   will   be   conducting   this   task   alone.   ❞

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@deathsmaidens said : dead end. there's nowhere left to run; the sender has cornered you at last. + ratio me thinks ↬ ⭒˚｡🖁‧₊˚ 〖 down these mean streets . . . 〗

      ⸻       all   plans   have   their   setbacks.   some   greater   than   others.   the   ones   that   had   been   executed   in   penacony   ,   well   .   .   .   the   ramifications   are   telling   when   he   has   spent   countless   hours   evading   wrathful   individuals   ,   demanding   answers   to   his   role   behind   the   victim’s   demise.

  unlike   the   afflicted   ,   the   scholar   is   not   so   fortunate   when   it   comes   to   luck.   and   his   elusive   streak   winds   to   an   end   as   she   approaches.   clicking   heels   that   ring   in   their   signature   stalk.   akin   to   the   beat   of   a   timpani   ,   resonating   down   the   alleyway.

  he   exhales   ,   sending   wisps   that   curl   before   the   mundanite.   ❝   ever   irrational   ,   aren’t   we   ?   ❞   rhetorical   ,   of   course.   rationality   was   not   present   in   a   single   bone   that   framed   mitternacht’s   hostess.   ❝   well   ,   what   are   you   waiting   for   ?   make   haste.   or   is   it   ,   that   perhaps   you   have   realised   ,   nothing   will   come   out   of   unleashing   your   pointless   anger.   ❞

  eyes   flit   then   ,   darting   to   the   maiden   who   wears   a   threat   on   her   sleeve   —   by   the   heart   that   bleeds.   gleaming   ,   it   is   as   if   he   conveys   a   warning   ,   cautioning   her   to   think   before   she   acts.   despite   the   dilemma   being   one   bound   to   illogical   means.

  but   it   is   her   curse   ,   for   tossing   emotions   into   the   mix   of   business.

  ❝   no   matter   what   you   do   ,   it   will   not   bring   him   back.   ❞

[gemkun]

you ever just in the mood to write kisses and snuggles and domestic but then you remember who you write

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@oneireth said : [ META ] + his vidyadhara form ( powers, thoughts on his appearance, whatever ) for dh :) ♢      —        send  [ META ] + a word / phrase / person / etc

personally , he prefers his human form , but that doesn’t mean he dislikes his vidyadhara appearance. his true being , well , there is a detachment from the nameless , which is where he feels at home and himself in. of course , the astral crew members have said otherwise , and accept him for who he is , scales and all , but dan heng still has this inward perception regarding his origin.

focusing on his vidyadhara self , we can analyse these sections with a breakdown.

powers : even if he is not an emanator , he is “ the closest being to the permanence ”. having been cut from dan feng’s powers , in canon it can be inferred that those powers were split between him and bailu — where the archivist received powers of combat whilst the dragon lady received healing abilities. that being said , he hasn’t undergone proper training of harnessing this passed down residual power , and with the absence of technique , the immensity of his powers are likely unmet in terms of their true potential. if it wasn't explicit enough , this means he is absolutely weaker than dan feng. fun note : dan feng was a smidge stronger than jing yuan but where dan heng is , the general is definitely higher. he might sit where welt is in terms of power across the characters in hsr.

appearance : it cannot be denied that the imbibitor lunae ensemble is extravagant. his robes alone are exquisite in their finery , and their intricate patterns weave a combination of symbols and tales. comparing dan feng’s garb to dan heng’s , there are plenty of differences with some being subtle whilst the others are noticeable.

i looked to this article which assessed an assortment of aspects regarding dan heng’s imbibtor lunae form , and i think it’s quite spot on. hoyo is notorious for sprinkling significant notes via inconspicuous details. the most obvious would be the clouds and lotus that are motifs for nobility and water which is attributed to wisdom , intelligence and quintessentially yin. neither can the equipment attached to his clothing that resembles armour be missed — indicative of the combat dan feng participated in , as both guard and a member of the high — cloud quintet.

green , in not only chinese culture , but in general is representative of vitality and life and i would argue emphasises his link to protecting the ambrosial arbour. speaking of , his horns are noticeably branch — like , and longer than dan feng’s , which elucidates to his role and perhaps , signifies growth. the growth of himself , however , which dan feng permitted in ichor ( although this was dan heng’s perception of what the preceptors had painted so we cannot use this reliably ). i also think the waist accessory of the oracle bone script is a hint at his position as the archivist but it could potentially be a sign that visualises how he balances between bearing the burdens of dan feng against carrying out the remainder of his life as a nameless — the bad luck vs the good luck.

his tail ( the one i know you were waiting on ) , is something i have always debated on as to whether it is a fully manifested appendage that he is capable of summoning or not , or is simply fluid in appearance staying true to his watery roots. the element he is bound to. when bailu pointed out the stark absence of it , and dan heng became rather withdrawn , i think it does spell out he can bring it out on command , but elects not to. otherwise , it is a proper and tangible limb.

i think ultimately , dan heng does accept and acknowledge the debt he has inherited , as well as the responsibility and role the high elder brings , but he cannot deny that it feels unlike him. in both regalia and in the inward sense the form brings.

it has its benefits , no doubt , especially on the battlefield when faced with powerful adversaries , but if he can fend off the enemy in his human build and with cloud — piercer , then he will opt for this choice instead.

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@eldkitch said : [ META ] + forgiveness ( for dan heng. ) ♢      —        send  [ META ] + a word / phrase / person / etc

generally , although a mistrusting individual , dan heng is a forgiving person. it ultimately depends on what exactly somebody is asking his forgiveness for , but most if not all the time , he is quite merciful. after all , if they’re genuinely apologetic and intent on changing , then that is enough for him. however , should it be an act that jeopardised the crew or relations close to him in any shape or form , his forgiveness is not handed out so lightly.

though , he is not the type to harbour grudges , he is the type of person to remember what they did. whether or not this interplays into future decisions and / or team — ups , is dependent on the circumstances and the opinions of those around him. he will set aside past differences if the people he trusts decides this is the best course of action. but he will remain on guard throughout the duration of their temporary collaboration , until he concludes the threat is mitigated and no longer a danger to him or his friends.

that surmises his opinion towards others , now , if we are to look at forgiving himself. that is another matter entirely.

what should be addressed initially is — whether dan heng needs to forgive himself for something he never committed. unfortunately , it is a psychological inevitability that guilt is developed when surrounded by numbers of people who clamour about the aftermath of cataclysmic events. it is fact that dan feng and dan heng are two , separate entities , but the general populace sees only the high elder and associates the disaster to this being. brutally speaking , it is fair for this , since without a scapegoat , who is to blame ? if people don't have someone / something to target their anger towards , it would be dire as it erupts to other ( potentially innocent ) sources. at least , by training it on a sole perpetrator , they can unleash their frustrations. it is especially troubling , when we look at the lifecycle of the vidyadhara and specifically when it revolves around the high elder’s molting rebirth.

only a glance is needed to recognise dan heng is plagued by this , and it is not only in his waking hours but also during his rest , to the point that sleeping is something he fears. in fact , there appears to be no end to resolving this perpetual dispute.

so , even if he wanted to forgive himself , for something he had no direct involvement in , the world won’t let him. no matter how fast he tries to run.

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it’s sunday . . . which means dare i say it . . . exchanging glances is permitted or perhaps even . . . holding hands *gasp* i know , now let’s not even begin on . . . carding fingers through hair

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hands in the divorce papers

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do i have a coffee at 3 am methinks yes

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@kafkaisms said : [ META ] - how many ditings can DH carry at once? how does he feel about blade's personal diting - dan-ting? ♢      —        send  [ META ] + a word / phrase / person / etc

i think he can hold a total of three ; with two in his arms and one tucked underneath his chin. in his imbibitor lunae form , he can hold a few more with his tail and they can probably cling to his legs , so , maybe a total of eight ditings. and i guess one can also sit on his head.

he has no feeling towards dan — ting and acknowledges there is absolutely no association to him whatsoever.

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♢      —        send  [ META ] + a word / phrase / person / etc  and i will write a head  canon around it.

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@kafkaisms said : plaster. it's not pretty but it'll do; you wince as the sender patches your wounds. to DH! ↬ ⭒˚｡🖁‧₊˚ 〖 down these mean streets . . . 〗

      ⸻       ❝   have   you   done   this   before   ?   ❞

  the   sting   of   alcohol   flares   his   nostrils.   from   the   scent   rather   than   the   sensation.   somewhere   ,   in   the   data   bank   ,   he   recalls   coming   across   conflicting   findings   —   stumbling   on   discussions   that   compared   the   effectiveness   of   introducing   this   method   to   sterilise   the   wound   against   the   use   of   saline   alone.

  what   these   studies   overlooked   ,   perhaps   —   was   the   weapon   responsible   for   this   laceration.

  eyes   run   along   ,   tracing   the   delicate   digits   that   press   gauze   to   his   injury   ,   staunched   of   the   fluid   that   previously   wept.   tracking   ,   he   intakes   the   vision   of   flared   sleeves   ,   noting   that   they   cinch   around   wrists.   how   she   dances   on   a   thin   thread   ,   fated   to   topple   at   any   given   second.

  and   stain   rich   material   that   spans   the   length   of   her   arms.

  another   hiss   causes   lip   to   curl.

  ❝   ease   the   pressure   ,   you’re   applying   too   much.   ❞   although   his   words   carry   ,   he   makes   no   effort   to   dissuade   the   stellaron   hunter   ,   leaving   kafka   to   her   own   devices   when   it   came   to   the   application   that   would   soothe   his   scathing   side.   laxing   once   more   ,   he   settles.

  it   is   certain   ,   that   the   gash   will   heal   (   scar   ,   at   the   very   least   )   ,   but   the   memory   will   never   fade.   nor   the   countless   instances   that   coaxed   a   shattered   blade   to   drive   into   the   vidyadhara.

  ❝   .   .   .   thank   you.   it   would   have   proved   difficult   to   tend   to   this   myself.   ❞

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dh and ratio interaction dh and ratio interaction

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wait a minute are sampo and ratio holding aven up or are they . . . holding hands ? 🧐