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[sungracd]

which subtle way of saying i love you are you?

"are you sure you're okay?" you wear your heart on your sleeve. you're probably the first to tell a person you love them in an unsubtle way — because you love them, and they deserve to know it! maybe you're not entirely open about what you feel all the time (it depends on the situation and the person you're with) but you're generally comfortable around emotions. your own and others' — and you'll make sure to encourage the people you love to be honest about how they feel, too. you'll check in with them to make sure they're okay, and you know your closed-off loved ones well enough to check in with them again when they've assured you that yes, they're fine, don't worry. because guess what? you'll happily worry about them, and they'll get it in the end. your love is the healing type; you're patching up scars you might not even know exist.

tagged by: stole it ♡ & tagging @cyneris / @hiemore, @lorendiel, @angclwept, @voidcut, @spardante, @gracelis, @amemoire, @holyscorch, @vxmpirehunterd, @zhisi and anyone who wants it!

[sungracd]

ah, that reaction says a lot, now doesn't it ? unfortunately in the name of love, no such promises can be made — not without good reason anyway. " are you worried it wouldn't work? or that it would work too well ? "

@sungracd sent: " she's cute. was that a friend of yours ? or a 'friend' ? " tease tease. / unprompted ask!

♚ and this is where ichigo starts to have second thoughts about joining guinaifen in her acts. ❝ nothing like that is happening! and you'd better not attempt at playing matchmaker either. ❞

[sungracd]

“I’ve always liked quiet people: You never know if they’re dancing in a daydream or if they’re carrying the weight of the world.”

— John Green, Looking for Alaska

[sungracd]

adrian is holding nahida in one arm and venti in the other on a leash, the cutest archons in existence 🥺 mom mode is instantly activated

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* 400 RANDOM DIALOGUE PROMPTS (READ MORE) ,

"i never noticed your eyes were this pretty."

"i'll stay in tonight, thanks."

"i can't even trust myself anymore."

"anything to eat around here?"

"i hope to repay your kindness someday."

"you're a terrible flirt you know."

"the only time you talk to me is when you need something."

"how did you find me?"

"how can i possibly trust you? after all you've done."

"i take orders from your father, not you."

"you're not a very convincing liar."

"i thought i'd never see you again."

"why can't i come with you?"

"it was my fault. it was all my fault."

"all this anger and hate, it's not good for you."

"this is the part where you apologize."

"is being drunk an excuse?"

"let me out of here! let me go!"

"aren't we in a good mood today?"

"i was making sure you weren't dead, since you never called."

"there's nothing left for me here."

"i know i lied to you. you can hate me and it's all right."

"i've been waiting for you for a long time."

"what happened? i heard a crash."

"was it you? did you do all this?"

"don't come any closer!"

"looking for something?"

"you're too scared to do it, aren't you?"

"i thought you'd like this."

"you came back!"

"i like seeing you smile."

"i must warn you, i won't go easy on you this time."

"it's better to expect disappointment."

"sorry to put you through that. i guess i owe you one now."

"no way, i'm not doing that."

"it's you! you came for me."

"could you be happy here with me?"

"let me buy you another drink."

"why should i trust you?"

"he's only mostly dead."

"knowledge is power."

"i screwed up. i know."

"we're going to have to stay here tonight."

"help me choose something to wear?"

"i do care."

"i'm sorry, i'm not what you think i am."

"how many more people need to die before you're satisfied?"

"you scared me."

"just try to hang on."

"i risked my life for you!"

"two years later and you haven't changed."

"we're not so different after all."

"i need you to trust me."

"why are you being so stubborn?"

"you don't scare me."

"i'm scared of what you're becoming."

"you look like you just saw a ghost."

"that's quite a scratch you've got there."

"i've always hated it."

"this is the part where you leave."

"don't treat me like a child."

"you were talking in your sleep."

"what are you doing out here by yourself?"

"wait. i've heard that sound before."

"would it be alright if i borrowed this?"

"i think i have a bit more experience with this thing than you do."

"it's not stealing if it was mine to begin with."

"it's nothing personal."

"you were going to leave without saying goodbye?"

"i'll still be here when you wake up."

"don't you fucking dare!"

"you're lucky you're cute."

"it's too dark, i can't see anything."

"i swear it wasn't me."

"that is not an appropriate question to ask a lady you've just met."

"i've got your back, okay?"

"how long have i been asleep?"

"just who do you think you are?"

"i think i might've broken something..."

"i wish you'd take better care of yourself."

"is this what you wanted?"

"what do you want in exchange for it?"

"did you miss me?"

"i'm trying my best and it's not good enough."

"it's not safe for people to see us together."

"don't lie to me."

"i see a lot of myself in you."

"take a seat, we're gonna be here a while."

"i won't hate you. i know you think that's what you deserve but it's not."

"who do you fight for?"

"it's rare to see your kind around here."

"walk with me?"

"i know you better than you think."

"why did you bring me here?"

"what did you want to tell me?"

"you don't even know my name."

"it's nothing, i'm just tired."

"of course i care. you're my family."

"i didn't tell you because i was afraid... of losing you."

"where is my candy, you son of a bitch?"

"you want me to punch him in the face?"

"please... say something."

"who the hell invited you?"

"we need to be careful."

"i just wanted to say i'm sorry."

"we're locked in!"

"don't be naked. i'm coming in."

"do you ever get afraid?"

"you wouldn't understand."

"promise you'll say something if you need help?"

"where have you been?"

"there was blood everywhere."

"i just need to step away for a bit, get some fresh air."

"we're safe, aren't we?"

"how about a little midnight snack?"

"how many people have you killed? how many?"

"whatever you're going to ask, the answer is no."

"you look... amazing."

"this isn't just about you. it's about what's best for all of us."

"you owe me a dinner. a very nice dinner."

"in about a minute, you'll be sorry you didn't listen to me."

"i wish we never met."

"you're late."

"we all have secrets, don't we?"

"i know i have a right to be angry, but i don't want to be."

"i see you don't recognize me. well, it was a long time ago."

"you showing up here must be fate."

"some risks are worth taking."

"you've been so quiet. what's on your mind?"

"you must be lonesome over here by yourself."

"you're very kind. some day it'll get you killed."

"this seems... dangerous."

"snap out of it!"

"have you been following me?"

"you can't or you won't?"

"how long have you been standing there?"

"i'm sorry i didn't come sooner."

"we can't keep going on like this."

"i don't need your help."

"i think i'm getting sick."

"i know who you are. i know what you've done."

"please tell me you have a plan."

"i just wanted to see you smile again."

"can i ask... what happened?"

"tell me it's not true. please."

"would you run away with me?"

"don't look at me like that."

"wow, look who remembered my existence."

"why are you really here?"

"have a drink with me."

"life is about more than just surviving."

"treat me like the princess that i am!"

"it's a gift. i had it made for you."

"thank me after we get out of this alive."

"you're not human, are you?"

"are you kidding me? we're not 'fine'!"

"they're better off without me. but i guess that's their choice."

"are you lost too?"

"come on. it can't be that bad."

"i don't like this. it feels... wrong."

"will you stay with me? just for tonight."

"can i help you?"

"you don't need to protect me."

"you can't leave me here alone!"

"you can stay with me."

"quick, this way. before they see you."

"i think the power is out."

"did you ever care about me?"

"did you hear that? it sounded like a scream."

"being strong doesn't mean never asking for help or admitting you're in pain."

"i'm here to drink alone."

"i did warn you not to trust me."

"you could've just used the door."

"you know, i really hoped i'd never see this place again."

"nobody tells me what to do."

"why can't you tell me what's wrong?"

"i'm really not one for crowds."

"don't be so dramatic."

"something's coming."

"i just wanted to do something good for once."

"you don't have to shout at me!"

"forget about me. just save them."

"it's fine. nothing i haven't dealt with before."

"i guess it runs in the family, huh?"

"this isn't our fight. it's my fight."

"do you ever stop being so serious and dull?"

"i heard you were dead."

"i'm going to get you out of here."

"that's a terrible story."

"here, take this. you'll catch a cold."

"you slept with her, didn't you?"

"i had my suspicions, but until now i wasn't sure."

"evacuate the civilians, i'll buy you some time!"

"he was unconscious when i found him."

"you don't have to hold my hand."

"i'm not leaving you."

"you're not getting away this time."

"you're clearly not okay so stop bullshitting me."

"i would give my life to keep you safe."

"do you want me to go?"

"trust me, these people are not your friends."

"i guess it's my turn to thank you."

"i bought two. here."

"i need to go. i can't be here."

"it's four in the morning. what are you doing?"

"do you ever stop talking?"

"it's not going to be easy, you know."

"well, how do i look?"

"are you threatening me?"

"you can never admit when you're wrong!"

"may i have this dance?"

"he knows more than what he's telling us. much more."

"we can't fix this. can we?"

"count me out."

"i don't know. shut up. i'm not blushing."

"let go of me! i have to help them!"

"i won't let anyone hurt you."

"do you ever hear yourself?"

"i've never had any sort of family before."

"you look better in my clothes than i do."

"i'm still learning."

"oh, i get it. you're trying to weasel your way out of having to practice."

"death is a part of life. i accepted that a long time ago."

"you see everyone so clearly except yourself."

"is this seat taken? sorry, it's a bit crowded here."

"what are you smiling at?"

"we're in completely different leagues."

"what if i never see you again?"

"we should get a pet."

"don't touch me. get away from me."

"i want to be there when you get what's coming to you."

"i'll believe it when i see it."

"you're lucky that i found you when i did."

"you're not dating anyone, are you?"

"you're not alone. i'm here."

"i never want to see you again."

"we can just sit here, you don't have to talk."

"i could show you the way."

"do i frighten you?"

"i didn't realize you were in so much pain."

"well, this is where i live."

"i'll be here. when you're ready to talk."

"you refuse to tell me where you're going?"

"i've seen you before, walking by."

"was that a friend of yours?"

"i'll make you bleed."

"wait. did you hear that?"

"i'm not even going to pretend to understand what you're talking about."

"i made a mistake."

"why don't you just kill me?"

"it's a lullaby. would you like me to sing it to you? would that help you fall asleep?"

"i already made my decision, you're not going to change that."

"i thought you... i saw you get shot."

"take me with you."

"you look awful. what happened?"

"you knew and you didn't tell me?"

"you shouldn't insult people that are bigger than you."

"how about you let me show you around?"

"i'm just saying, murder is an option."

"what's that smug look for? you think you can do any better?"

"for some reason, i'm attracted to you."

"you defeated it? alone?"

"i didn't want you to see me like this."

"don't go. please."

"how do i know you're real?"

"rough day today?"

"seriously, what is that thing over there?!"

"i'm not sober enough to talk about this."

"you should've thought about that before you got into a fight."

"you like this, don't you? i remember you saying that."

"what now? i'm tired."

"it won't be easy, that's for sure."

"watch what you say. the trees have ears."

"can you forgive me?"

"just let me do this for you."

"why were they coming after you?"

"why are you talking like we'll never see each other again?"

"why did you help me?"

"would you like something for the pain?"

"why did you come?"

"you snore in your sleep. it's adorable."

"i'm glad i could share this with you."

"just admit it. we're lost."

"well, don't stand there in the rain. come on."

"i really thought you were gone this time."

"if you tell me yours, i'll tell you mine."

"are you... smelling me?"

"i have a spare bed."

"your plan's gonna get us all killed, and you know it."

"find someone else to listen to your problems."

"i promise i'll never hurt you again."

"where do you think you're going?"

"it appears my trusting nature got the better of me. it's happened before."

"how did you get this scar?"

"you stepped on my foot!"

"i'm not sorry."

"i don't know how you do this every day..."

"what did you wish for?"

"there's no turning back now."

"see? i'm not just a pretty face."

"i'm on your side."

"do you remember anything? at all?"

"you don't know who i am, do you?"

"please don't do this, don't act like you care."

"i just want to take it all back."

"am i not good enough?"

"i won't let them hurt you."

"i'm fine, let me see your arm."

"why can't you let me in? what are you so afraid of?"

"this is wrong."

"none of this would’ve happened if you had just listened to me!"

"don't run away from this."

"you wanna know what your problem is?"

"so why's it so important anyway?"

"i'm not here to talk about my feelings."

"close your eyes and hold out your hands."

"seems like i'm always saving your ass."

"let me help with that."

"you know you aren't allowed in here, right?"

"don't shut me out. please."

"fine. i'll help you but you have to help me."

"i don't need you to understand, i just need you to help me."

"i have to do this alone."

"i'm not talking to you when you're like this."

"i don't need you anymore."

"why did you wake me?"

"how many times have i told you? you can't visit me here."

"jealous? i'm not jealous!"

"this place is cursed... i can feel it."

"you need to stay still."

"i've been to many strange places... but this is a new one."

"dangerous to be out so late."

"don't make me go by myself."

"i can't leave you alone for one minute, can i?"

"we're wasting time."

"you... don't like me very much, do you?"

"i would never lie to you."

"give me one good reason why i should believe you."

"i'm not sure what i'm supposed to feel."

"you're about as intimidating as a butterfly."

"no more lies, no more secrets."

"do you wanna get out of here?"

"what did they do to you?"

"i don't go away if you ignore me."

"you don't know when to give up, do you?"

"i can't help you unless you talk to me."

"what was that for?"

"you can't just come into my life and go right out of it. i won't let you."

"think of it as a compliment."

"did you want to be alone?"

"who did you piss off this time?"

"you'll be no help to anyone if you run yourself into the ground."

"stop trying to figure everything out. just focus on now."

"are you saying you care about me?"

"i did what i had to do."

"what? no witty remark? nothing clever to say?"

"i don't think we're supposed to be in here."

"they have us surrounded!"

"i've come for you."

"promise me?"

"why are you looking at me like that?"

"you'll always have a home with me."

"i never meant to hurt you."

"i believe you."

"let me see that."

"you can relax. we're safe here."

"you have to go somewhere safe."

"we've been through a lot. i think we should just lay low and take it easy."

"when was the last time you ate something?"

"we have to leave, now!"

"i need your help... and you need mine."

"i wasn't flirting, i was being friendly."

"change isn't easy."

"there has to be another way."

"i don't care what they say about me."

"you've lost a lot of blood."

"you don't give a shit about me."

"you want me? here i am."

"i never wanted to hurt you."

"it's very rude to stare."

"i don't often get the chance to talk to someone like you."

"if you have something to say, spit it out."

"when was the last time you slept?"

"i can't do this without you."

"you're such a fucking coward."

"i'm not drunk enough for this."

"i hope you haven't been standing out in the cold this whole time."

"i wish i could hate you."

"why are you still here?"

"you're hot when you're angry."

"are you going to kill me?"

"i don't have a plan, but we'll figure it out."

"we can stop them. i can help you."

"i don't feel so good."

"promise me you won't overreact."

"is... that my shirt you're wearing?"

"you look like you need a hug."

"what do these symbols mean?"

"you can't decide what's best for someone else."

"i guess i should've told you."

[sungracd]

Adoration I (ca. 1910), by Norwegian-Danish sculptor Stephan Abel Sinding.

[sungracd]

how lonely, how unfair, to possess such power and yet so little control over one's own life. the more they learn about dan feng, the more they realize he's just as human as anyone else beneath the layers of ice. being in his presence is not unlike the allure and dangers of winter — pristine, tranquil, with the threat of a cruel and violent storm ever looming. but for now in this vast, cold space that is dan feng, adrian seems to be allowed room where they can huddle up beside a small fire. intent to stay a while, curious to explore when the opportunity arises.

" still, you must have your own beliefs and desires. is there anything you've always wanted to do ? " there is no point in dwelling on the past, of course, but a little reflection can be useful. somber expression fades into something more warm as head offers a playful tilt. " we could do them now. "

@sungracd asked: " were you always so serious? even as a child? " there is no judgement , only curiosity in their tone and perhaps a touch of melancholy. watching a group of children at play down the street makes them hopeful little dan feng at least had the same opportunity , but... adrian has a feeling they won't like the answer.

                                       ❝ Some of us were not fortunate enough to                                            have a childhood without unrelenting                                            expectations. To be a High Elder means                                            to shed your identity and take on the visage                                            of the first. ❞

                      ⊹ ࣪ ˖ ―― 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐃 to be impassive as his eyes followed the native children running around without worry. He couldn't imagine a childhood with no responsibilities. There was no point in him wondering about the what-ifs either. If he looked behind him, his future would only continue to be clouded. All that could be done is not to allow his individuality to disappear entirely.

𝐔𝐍𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒𝐊 ;; always accepting

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he gestures towards his eye and adrian can feel their heart break for him. the eyepatch that symbolizes not only a physical scar but an emotional one; a bleak reminder of the past, of a loving family torn apart. adrian can't imagine the pain he must carry with him always but still, they share in his sorrows as he finally allows himself to feel.

“ …best for who, exactly ? ” they question softly, setting the wine aside to grant kaeya their full attention. “ i don't imagine you've been drowning yourself in alcohol because you're happy. and if it's for diluc, you know he... ” still cares. “ he'd rather see you healthy, the real you. and if it's for everyone else, well... ”

hand raises, cupping the other's chin in the warmth of their palm, a glimmer of something softer in their eyes. “ kaeya may not be the loud, carefree life of the party but he has his charms too. i like to think people would grow to love him like i do. ”

𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒   𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐒   𝐇𝐈𝐌.     him,   kaeya.   (    not   the   captain,   no    )   .    𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭    kaeya,   hm?   amazed,   kaeya   stares   ahead   ;   fear   of   emotion   seeping   out.    does   adrian   know   how   those   simple   words   came   over   him   ?    𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨'𝐬   𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡,   holding   him   in   the   freedom   he   so   often   sought   after   ?    perhaps   it   was   the   archon   himself   giving   him   a   blessing   of   freedom. 

blinking   stupidly,   attempting   to   make   sense   of   an   array   of   emotions,   kaeya   feels   his   cup   being   taken   from   him.   not   missing   a   beat,   a   𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄   ensues    :

   “    oh,   come   on.    ”    yet,   he   cannot   bring   himself   to   snatch   the   cup   from   them   ;   fear   of   being   rude,   after   all.   a   soft   smile   appears,   almost   a   breath   of   𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆. 

 “…   just   kaeya,   hm?   ”   he   muses,   more   to   himself   than   to   them.

    “   you   know,   adrian,   last   time   I   attempted   to   be   ‘just   kaeya’   did   not   bode   well   for   me.   ”   a   single   tap   against   his   𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇    and   a   wave   of   sadness   swallows   him.

 “perhaps,   then,   captain   kaeya,   would   be   best…preferably,   TIPSY   captain   kaeya…”    but   alas,   that   cup   had   been   taken   from   him.

[sungracd]

rather than combat or a harbinger's specific area of expertise, lady saint-clair would prefer to test each of them by way of dance. a waltz in a grand ballroom with only themselves and the music, a different song to be played for each unique harbinger.

it is a way of knowing them without words. from the most distinct characteristics down to the smallest hidden details. from one's movements, adrian can recognize one's strength, passion, the extent to which one can adapt or improvise, qualities one possesses and lacks in equal measure.

additionally, having a heightened sensitivity means the touch shared between bodies makes for a more accurate reading of their person.

as the final step in one's climb to the top, it would be the saint's method of deciding if one is ready in ways both physical and mental. if one truly has what it takes to serve the tsaritsa.

and the tradition began with the tsaritsa herself, the saint and her majesty having shared a dance after inheriting the throne of archon. her resolve burned so brightly and moved them to tears, to the point that those who manage to shine even a fraction of that light earn the title harbinger.

[sungracd]

Kedi (2016)

[sungracd]

" i'm visiting an old friend. is that not something you'd consider an important occasion ? " 'friend' being used generously here. the high elder hardly looks pleased to see them but that doesn't seem to discourage adrian who smiles innocently up at him. to be fair, he hardly ever looks pleased. " you're a very difficult man to get in touch with, you know. how does lunch sound ? my treat. "

@sungracd asked: very sneakily tosses pebbles at the window nearest dan feng. guess who's back in town-

                      ⊹ ࣪ ˖ ―― 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐓 a vein pops in his temple, knowing all too well who it was outside his window. He wondered what he had done to deal with this extra headache. Pinching the bridge of his nose, he opened the window reluctantly. 

                                       ❝ Do you not have anything better to do? ❞

𝐔𝐍𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒𝐊 ;; always accepting

[sungracd]

flops on the floor… i'm back from photoshop hell. hopefully.....

i hate making icons especially cause i'm always tempted to change something even after i'm done which means i'm never really done sdlfk. i swear if i end up hating these in like 3 days i'm calling it quits and just slapping on a psd 😭

but now i can get back to writing and dms, slowly but surely ♡

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" oh ? is there someone in particular you're looking to impress, by any chance ? " eyes twinkle, playful and a touch teasing. they lean in closer as they walk as if to say your secret is safe with me. " knowing who or what to dress for is the first step to choosing the perfect ensemble. "

      it was almost a routine now , them meeting up ; and , like every time they did , clorinde is more than happy to offer her arm for the other to hold . "" it's . . . been a while , since worn a dress . i believe i am to go with one . "" though , she wouldn't even know where to begin .

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The 'yes or no' game.

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i need to sit on his lap while he talk to me about things i don’t know

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now that i've spent forever on new icons and a pinned post i can disappear for like 6 months and let all my hard work go to waste probably 😭

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" well , don't you two make just the cutest little couple ? "