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leiflyyy · 7 months ago

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Kind of embarrassed but like, idk I couldn't get the idea of them having a conversation like this out of my head. In canon I think Quitoon would probably just tell him he only needs to look good from the back or sm lol

Mr. B. Gone fan drabble thing

M/M

18+

Suggestive content, body image issues, burn scars, demons

I'd found myself stood infront of the mirror one day. I was fresh out of a bath and in the dwelling we'd found ourselves in there was this grand, ornate mirror set infront of the tub. The frame was gold and carved into tiered leaves and swirling vines. It probably belonged to some perverted old count who'd take his women right there.

You already know what it was to look at me, I've described in great detail what a horror I was to behold. My front half having been seared beyond recognition. The mass of welts and divots and scarred bumps made of my skin some terrible landscape that floods of tears from my empty eyes and snot from my mising nose would indeed pour down.

Quitoon had come up behind me, his hand finding my hip and bowing his head to touch mine. He was tender then, as he often was with me. There was always this underlying threat that he might break me, demonation only knows he could with that stregth of his, but he'd not yet ever moved to harm me.

It was a stark contrast between the two of us in that reflection. To be ugly was no great thing to a demon like myself, my burns made me more believable as I passed among humans for example, but next to Quitoon I had almost wanted to mourn what was lost.

His moustache and beard were so finally trimmed and styled, accentuating his fine angular features. He wasn't just handsom for a demon, he was simply breathtaking. It made the difference in our breeding all the more obvious.

As his hand slid over the pink marred flesh of my pelvish I grabbed his wrist before he had my organ in his grasp. He looked at me with a sort of bewilderment, and I looked back at him just as suprised. I cannot remember ever in our time together another instance where I had rebuffed his advances.

"What's wrong, Mr. B? Don't tell me you've grown self conscious now all of a sudden." This he said with a laugh. He had a lovely voice, my Quitoon.

"It's nothing Quitoon. Leave it be."

He frowned at this. It wasn't the sort that made me feel like I need scramble to appease him though. Rather, it was the sort that meant he felt for me. Pity probably.

He had to lean down an almost comical amount to rest his chin on my shoulder, looking into the mirror with me. I felt his body press up behind mine as best he could at such an angle. The hand I had held by the wrist effortlessly found its way over mine.

"Now Mr. B, what has brought this on all of a sudden? Not something that's been said to you, surely. A mortal's opinion could not shake you, and if it had I'd have them flayed." He meant it. He was hardly one to mince words. I did find it reassuring in a far off way, the terrible things he would enact for me.

He sighed, his hand leaving mine and tracing a line down towards my tails. As I had fallen face first into that fire, my back half was the only unmared part of me. He ran his fingers gingerly along what remained of the patches of plain red scales.

I had the thought then how easy it might be for him to imagine me complete when he only had to look at me from behind. Not to brag, but it WAS a nice view. But I tried to think now if he had spent our intimate moments trying to look anywhere but at my awful face.

"Am I ugly to you?" I asked all at once. I don't think I had meant to, but there was a bubbling sort of resentment that had drawn it from my lips.

Had I resented him?

He smiled, not unkindly, as he played with my twin tails. "Objectively. I'm not going to tell you a lie, it wouldn't make you feel any better."

It was true that it wouldn't have made me feel better. But to hear him say it did make me feel much worse. Quitoon, who was perhaps the most beautiful person I'd known, who no other could ever out shine. And then there was me. And he thought I was ugly.

"You're asking the wrong questions, Mr. B. You're feeling sorry for yourself and I won't have it. Ask me the right questions."

"And what are those?" I asked having to fight to preserve a neutral tone.

"Ask me my favourite face," he purred right against my ear. His black hair curtained around his face. "Ask me if I love your body, marred as it is. Ask me if there were a thing I'd change, because I'd change nothing save for what hurts you, and only for that reason."

I'm embarrassed to admit I felt a flutter like bat wings in my stomach. A mix of the excitement of schoolboy love and the hot, disgusting shame of being truly vulnerable. I hated how much I needed his approval, but still waited with baited breath for it.

"You're ugly, it's a truth we both know. But you are the first and last thing I see everday, and I am better for it."

I wish I had been more insulted, but even now it took hold of my heart heartstrings.

"Well of course you'd say all that now. You hadn't seen me before."

"I suppose you could choose to see it that way. Is it not enough that I love you now and like this?"

I know Quitoon could not understand what pain it was to be ugly in his presence. I was also smaller and of lower status. Everything I was made me feel less than him. The only remarkable feature I had were my twin tails, which he handled now with fondness.

Such fondness.

I rallied enough to turn away from my damned reflection and look up at him. Fine. I was ugly. But he did love me, REALLY truly love me. Like no one had before. Fixing my face into my best grin I pulled him closer and crashed his lips against mine.

I'd table it all for now. I'd have my whole preternaturally long life to feel miserable and ugly. But he was here now, and for whatever terrible trick was being played on us both he wanted me just as much as I wanted him. I kicked the mirror over and heard the glass shatter against the tile.

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leiflyyy · 7 months ago

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Writing Tips

Punctuating Dialogue

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➸ “This is a sentence.”

➸ “This is a sentence with a dialogue tag at the end,” she said.

➸ “This,” he said, “is a sentence split by a dialogue tag.”

➸ “This is a sentence,” she said. “This is a new sentence. New sentences are capitalized.”

➸ “This is a sentence followed by an action.” He stood. “They are separate sentences because he did not speak by standing.”

➸ She said, “Use a comma to introduce dialogue. The quote is capitalized when the dialogue tag is at the beginning.”

➸ “Use a comma when a dialogue tag follows a quote,” he said.

“Unless there is a question mark?” she asked.

“Or an exclamation point!” he answered. “The dialogue tag still remains uncapitalized because it’s not truly the end of the sentence.”

➸ “Periods and commas should be inside closing quotations.”

➸ “Hey!” she shouted, “Sometimes exclamation points are inside quotations.”

However, if it’s not dialogue exclamation points can also be “outside”!

➸ “Does this apply to question marks too?” he asked.

If it’s not dialogue, can question marks be “outside”? (Yes, they can.)

➸ “This applies to dashes too. Inside quotations dashes typically express—“

“Interruption” — but there are situations dashes may be outside.

➸ “You’ll notice that exclamation marks, question marks, and dashes do not have a comma after them. Ellipses don’t have a comma after them either…” she said.

➸ “My teacher said, ‘Use single quotation marks when quoting within dialogue.’”

➸ “Use paragraph breaks to indicate a new speaker,” he said.

“The readers will know it’s someone else speaking.”

➸ “If it’s the same speaker but different paragraph, keep the closing quotation off.

“This shows it’s the same character continuing to speak.”

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leiflyyy · 7 months ago

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:')

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leiflyyy · 7 months ago

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cause the best parts of a vampire besides the fangs are the (tender) hands

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leiflyyy · 7 months ago

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😶

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leiflyyy · 7 months ago

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Writer Jargon 101 ✨

Show, Don’t Tell – The golden rule! Instead of flatly stating emotions, reveal them through actions, dialogue, and sensory details. Like, don’t say, “She was angry.” Show her slamming a door or clenching her fists.

Head-hopping – When you switch POVs in the middle of a scene without clear demarcation. It's confusing and jarring, like taking a sudden detour while driving.

Purple Prose – Over-the-top, flowery writing that can come off as trying too hard. A little flair is fine, but don’t smother your reader with excess.

In Medias Res – Starting a story in the middle of the action. No boring build-up, just bang—we’re already in the heat of things.

Foreshadowing – Dropping subtle hints about what’s coming next. A small detail now could be a huge reveal later. It’s like dropping breadcrumbs leading your readers to an epic twist.

Chekhov’s Gun – If you introduce an object or detail, it better serve a purpose later. No random things just hanging around. Everything matters.

Canon vs. Fanon – Canon refers to the original source material, while Fanon is the fan-created version. You can take liberties with Fanon, but Canon needs to stick close to its roots.

Saturation Point – That place in your writing where things become too repetitive, too familiar. You’ve got to find a way to push beyond it to keep your writing fresh and engaging.

Bait and Switch – Leading your reader to expect one thing, then suddenly giving them something unexpected. It’s like pulling the rug out from under them.

Plot Device – Any element (object, event, or person) that drives the plot forward or allows the resolution of the story. It’s the item or moment that has to exist for the plot to make sense.

Vignette – A brief, evocative scene that focuses on one moment or idea, often without a formal plot. It's about capturing a snapshot of a bigger picture. Think of it like a small, poetic portrait within a larger narrative.

Mise-en-Scène – A French term used to describe the setting or visual elements within a scene, especially in film and theater. It refers to how everything is placed or designed to create a specific atmosphere.

Framing Device – A structure or technique used to tell a story within a story. It's like having a character tell their experiences through flashbacks or letters, giving the plot a layered, nested feel.

Endowment Effect – When writers unintentionally overvalue a character or plot point simply because they created it. It’s the I’m so proud of this, it’s got to stay! mindset. Sometimes less is more, so watch out for this.

Conflict (Internal/External) – Internal conflict is the emotional struggle within a character (e.g., wanting something but being afraid of it), while external conflict comes from forces outside of the character (e.g., fighting an enemy or dealing with societal pressures).

Pacing Breathers – Moments in the story where the action slows down to allow the characters to breathe and reflect. These help balance the high-energy scenes and give readers time to process.

Symbolism – Using objects, actions, or settings to represent larger ideas. Think of a wilting flower symbolizing the decay of a relationship. It’s subtle but adds layers to your story.

Subtext – The hidden or underlying meaning in a scene or dialogue. What isn’t said, what’s implied but not directly stated. Like that tension between two characters that’s so obvious but never spoken aloud.

Red Herrings – Misdirection! These are the details or clues that seem significant but lead readers down the wrong path. It’s like planting a fake trail to keep your reader guessing.

Narrative Whiplash – When you suddenly change tones or perspectives, jerking the reader’s expectations. It’s like riding a bike and then suddenly taking a sharp, unexpected turn. Used well, it adds suspense, but too much can feel disorienting.

To those readers who became writers ✍🏻, we instinctively and intuitively know what works and what doesn’t, but just in case I’m putting it out here so writing becomes easier. The more you write, the more these little tricks and tools become second nature. Keep going, trust yourself, and keep honing your craft. ✨

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