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I really am going to TRY to be back on here soon. For any new mutuals, starter call?

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I promise I'm still alive. I'll try to be around tonight or tomorrow.

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Giles's first instinct is to SCOFF -- she can harp on aging all she likes. It's not going to change the fact that it'll come for her one day, too.

Except that it very well likely may not. And that's the true tragedy of SLAYER. Giles involuntarily flinches, folding his arms over his chest. At once, he can't seem to meet her eyes.

"You're hardly going GREY, Buffy," he scoffs gently. Against his better judgment, he adds, "But you will someday. And as a matter of fact, it's hereditary. My father kept his full head of hair -- AND his hair color -- well into his sixties.

Why he's justifying his hair color to Buffy is well beyond him.

buffy's  brows  raise  ,  and  she  audibly  scoffs.  ❛   jeez  ,  you  just  make  being  old  sound  so  fun  and  exhilarating  ,  don't  ya  giles.  ❜  she neglects  to  bring  up  the  elephant  in  the  room  .  .  .  being  that  buffy  PROBABLY  won't  even  make  it  that  far.  but  who  really  needs  the  cynicism  this  early  in  the  day  ,  she  thinks. 

❛   besides  .  .  .  the  way  dawn's  got  this  whole  teenage  petulance  thing  going  on  these  days  ,  i'm  halfway  to  acid  whatever  town  !  i  think  i  saw  a  grey  the  other  day.  which  makes  me  wonder  about  you  .  .  .  ❜  and  yes  ,  she  was  IMPLYING  that  giles  dyed  his  hair. 

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Your affection for your charge has rendered you incapable of clear and impartial judgment. You have a father's love for the child, and that is useless to the cause.

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Anguished Declaration of Love starters

"I can't keep pretending anymore. I love you." "Please don't hate me after I say this, but… I'm in love with you." "I've been carrying this around for so long, but I can't stay silent anymore. I love you, and I'm sorry if that makes things weird." "I never thought I'd say this, but… I'm in love with you, and it's tearing me apart." "I've been trying to find the right words for weeks, but they all seem inadequate. I love you." "I know this might ruin everything, but I have to tell you… I've fallen for you, hard." "I'm terrified of what you'll say, but I can't keep this to myself any longer. I love you." "I'm not sure if you feel the same way, but… I need to tell you that I love you." "I wish I could go back to the way things were, but I can't deny how I feel. I love you, and I hate myself for it." "I've never been more scared in my life, but I can't hold it in any longer. I'm in love with you, and I don't care who knows." "I've tried to bury these feelings, but they keep resurfacing. I love you, and I'm sorry if that complicates things." "You deserve to know how I feel, even if it's painful. I love you, and I can't pretend otherwise." "I don't know if you'll ever forgive me for saying this, but… I love you." "I never wanted to burden you with this, but I can't keep it inside any longer. I love you, and I'm terrified of what that means." "I know we agreed to keep things platonic, but I can't ignore how I feel anymore. I love you, and I understand if you don't feel the same way." "I've spent so long convincing myself that I didn't feel this way, but it's impossible to deny now. I love you, and I'm sorry if that changes things between us." "I've been rehearsing this moment in my head for weeks, but now that it's here, I don't know what to say… except that I love you." "I don't expect you to feel the same way, but I need you to know that I'm in love with you."

[AVERT] The sender avoids eye contact, their gaze flickering nervously around the room as they struggle to find the right words. [TREMBLE] The sender's hands shake uncontrollably as they try to steady themselves, betraying the depth of their emotional turmoil. [STUMBLE] The sender's words falter mid-sentence, stumbling over their confession. [QUIVER] The sender's voice quivers with emotion as they bare their heart to the receiver. [SWALLOW] The sender visibly swallows, before finally mustering the courage to speak. [FLINCH] The sender flinches slightly as they anticipate the receiver's reaction, bracing themselves for possible rejection. [SWALLOW] The receiver visibly swallows nervously as they process the sender's words. [STARE] The sender stares intently at the receiver, searching their eyes for any hint of reciprocation or rejection. [FLUSH] The sender's cheeks flush with embarrassment as they lay bare their feelings. [STEP BACK] The sender takes a hesitant step back, as if preparing to retreat in the face of potential rejection.

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sc. @dreammakcr ( buffy )

When Giles hears knocking at the door, he freezes, almost uncertain as to if he SHOULD answer it or not. He fixes his tie -- yes, he's wearing a tie -- and hastily opens the door, flinching when he finds Buffy right there, ready to ask a thousand questions about why he's dressed up so nicely. He's half tempted to act like she'd be INSANE for noticing such a thing ( can't a man wear a tie around his own house in peace? ) but he knows denying it is hopeless.

Yes, he's going on a DATE. What about it?

"I'm a bit busy," he stammers. "Is there something you needed?"

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MUN VS. MUSE

tagged by: @withdamage (thank you! this is so cute.) tagging: @little-miss-buffy, @insufferablemonsters, @thatslayer

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I'm gonna try to be around tonight. I've been working on some buffy fic that's been sapping my writing energy, but I'm hoping once I get a break from work for a few weeks I'll be around more often.

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I've got no drafts if anyone wants a STARTER CALL! Get it while it's here.

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I've got no drafts if anyone wants a STARTER CALL! Get it while it's here.

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"Shut Up" Kiss starters

"You talk too much." 💋 "Just… stop talking." 💋 "This is getting us nowhere. Let me show you instead." 💋 "Enough words, more action." 💋 "Shhh, don't say anything." 💋 "You know what? Let's just…" 💋 "I've been waiting for this moment, no more interruptions." 💋 "Save your breath." 💋 "Words won't fix this, but maybe this will." 💋 "Stop overthinking it and just…" 💋 "I'm tired of hearing excuses. Let me show you how I feel." 💋 "For once, let's communicate without words." 💋 "I don't need to hear it. I just need…" 💋 "I don't want explanations. I want…" 💋 "Actions speak louder than words." 💋 "Quiet now, let me do the talking." 💋 "I've heard enough. Let me take over." 💋 "No need to explain. Just…" 💋 "You don't have to say anything. I understand." 💋 "I love you. That's all that matters." 💋

[GRAB] The sender gently grabs the receiver's face and pulls them close. [PRESS] The sender presses their lips firmly against the receiver's, silencing them. [INTERRUPT] The sender interrupts the receiver's speech by initiating a kiss. [HUSH] The sender places a finger over the receiver's lips before leaning in for a kiss. [SILENT] The receiver's kiss renders the sender momentarily speechless. [CALM] The sender's kiss calms the receiver's nerves, quieting their speech.

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i updated my rules a little bit. its nothing too crazy, but just tells people a little more about me!

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I've got no drafts if anyone wants a STARTER CALL! Get it while it's here.

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i diagnose you with hot tagged by: @insufferablemonsters tagging: @little-miss-buffy, @giftedeath, @withdamage and anyone else that wants to grab it!

drunk girl in the bathroom hot

you're both wasted, she just somehow does it so much better. you're crying, about something your stupid ex did or said. and suddenly she appears, looking like an angel aside from the slight sway in her step. she's helping you our of your slump on the floor when you grow pale and catastrophy strikes. you're the most disgusting you've ever been, and still, this stranger holds your hair and rubs soothing circles in your back. gives you a breath mint and sits you back against the wall, asking what happened. you tell her, and her glittery, perfectly made face turns sour. with her heels in hand, she loops your arm around her shoulders so she can help you walk to an uber she called for you. your ex says something snarky to you in passing on the way out, and for her it's the final straw. she whirls around, fire in her eyes and a set in her brow and she slaps him hard across the face. calls him a jerk or a dick or something like that, you can't remember, you were busy smiling at the stunned look on his face as she drags you both outside. before you get home, she gives you a hug and kind words in a bubbling voice and you're thankful for her. thankful there are people out there who look out for people like you, who stand up for people even when they might have trouble standing themselves.

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if i have to think about one more thing today, my head will explode.

"Well, don't get it all over my walls," he murmurs, not looking up from his book. "I'd suggest MEDITATION. Or other good mind-emptying techniques. Whiskey often comes to mind."

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Giles's legs feel too weak to support him. He sits down, rubbing a hand up and down his face. He forces himself to look at her -- no use in being any more of a COWARD now than he already is. Giles bites his lower lip and tries to talk with her again.

"Buffy," he says quietly. "You know I care for you, don't you? I-I want only what's best for you, and I..."

He's lying. Of course, he WANTS to be telling the truth -- he wants to be doing what's right for her. He wants to be doing what's BEST for her. But he's only doing what's best for himself.

"I am afraid, Buffy," he finally admits. "I am deeply, DEEPLY afraid of failing you again. I would not be able to live with myself. Do you understand that?"

"You're wrong," Buffy countered. "I mean, okay so maybe I've been dumping the Dawn discipline-age on you, but I can handle that by myself and I can be strong. You can be here and I can still be strong."

He was the only person she could stand right now. Up until now, Spike was the only person besides Giles who didn't stress her out or bug her. But, he went right back to being annoying after the musical spell. The stuff with Dawn was stressful enough. And her friends? She couldn't fault them for bringing her back. They thought she was suffering. They wanted to save her and they missed her. But, they'd brought her back from heaven and dumped a bunch of debt in her lap. And to make matters worse, now that they knew where she actually was, they felt bad and she couldn't deal with their guilt. Worst of all, she hated herself for thinking that. Giles was all she had left. That and....it was GILES. Giles who was practically a father to her over the past five years. How was she supposed to do this without him? She couldn't!

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"Shut Up" Kiss starters

"You talk too much." 💋 "Just… stop talking." 💋 "This is getting us nowhere. Let me show you instead." 💋 "Enough words, more action." 💋 "Shhh, don't say anything." 💋 "You know what? Let's just…" 💋 "I've been waiting for this moment, no more interruptions." 💋 "Save your breath." 💋 "Words won't fix this, but maybe this will." 💋 "Stop overthinking it and just…" 💋 "I'm tired of hearing excuses. Let me show you how I feel." 💋 "For once, let's communicate without words." 💋 "I don't need to hear it. I just need…" 💋 "I don't want explanations. I want…" 💋 "Actions speak louder than words." 💋 "Quiet now, let me do the talking." 💋 "I've heard enough. Let me take over." 💋 "No need to explain. Just…" 💋 "You don't have to say anything. I understand." 💋 "I love you. That's all that matters." 💋

[GRAB] The sender gently grabs the receiver's face and pulls them close. [PRESS] The sender presses their lips firmly against the receiver's, silencing them. [INTERRUPT] The sender interrupts the receiver's speech by initiating a kiss. [HUSH] The sender places a finger over the receiver's lips before leaning in for a kiss. [SILENT] The receiver's kiss renders the sender momentarily speechless. [CALM] The sender's kiss calms the receiver's nerves, quieting their speech.