#(( DOUMA VC: ^^^^ ))

[cryopathiic-a]

"you're the prettiest thing i've ever seen."

Slender fingers carefully pinched the brush, dusting off a few speckles of white powder littering the jade incense burner. It was a beautiful design, the silver lotus on the lid tainted with speckles of bronze from the use. Next, the shaping mold was laid out on the perfectly smoothed out white dust and there, the agarwood shavings were poured and molded in the shape of the kanji for heaven. With the same care he had applied throughout all his motions, Dōma completes the ritual by lighting a match and quickly igniting the thick line of agarwood formed. And it takes. And then he closes the lid.

And smiles up at the other as the first few pillars of fragrant smoke rise from it.

It's a smile that will disguise how little he had been expecting that comment. But then again, he hadn't expected the request that led up to it either; to keep wearing his human facade after a sermon, in private. Before another powerful demon. Given his views on the matter, it made no sense but... what kind of host would he be to deny his guest's whims?

So he had worn it. His human face. Not a day over twenty, with a head of white gold. But the most notable difference was how softer his features seemed; a gaze stripped of the penetrating glow, as beautiful as it was calming. He even brought back the dusting of freckles over his nose.

So the compliment, in his opinion, was well deserved.

❝ Thank you. ❞ He places the incense aside, to join the scent of candles and lingering smoke that still did so little to disguise the true aromas that had seeped into this room; the pungent mark of bloodspill. But in that moment, between the way the artificial lantern-light hit his mundane features and the thick coating covering his tracks, it all painted a very human picture. Dōma was proficient at that, after all; blending in with them yet never quite on their level. Even in this archaic form he still retained some striking features, after all. Primarily, the notorious set of polychromatic eyes that peered straight into the other's with a darling bat of thick lashes.

He sits back and allows his weight to sink into the pillows. There's that inviting look that's almost hubris when directed towards a superior. But he thinks he's entitled to wear it. Because, that's what he came for, right? That's why he visited, after so much time, and sat through an entire sermon and then requested him in the privacy of his own chamber, as well — surely, that must be his endgoal.

And yet he's sitting there, staring at their exposed, tender flesh like he's seeing oracles on it. The most animated thing about Kokushibo in those moments had been his hair — and that's only because an occasional night breeze slipped past the room's window. Was he bored? Was he lost to deep thought? It was impossible to tell; and the frustration was building in his younger counterpart because of it.

Frankly, Dōma wasn't one to work for things in his life; and he'd already worked so hard for this. So, his tone held the tiniest trace of frustration as he moved to undo the sash of his own robes — since the other wouldn't do it for him, apparently.

❝ But, enough of that now. I thought you were here for a reason? ❞

[cryopathiic]

It's his favorite day of the year ~ ♥

[whirling-fangs]

[[ YOU. yes you. go read the latest kimetsu gakuen chapter that's an order from your boss ]]

[brdcge]

it was embarrassing. he almost wishes it had been kokushibo to offer the earrings, but douma was (unfortunately) good at this. and if it took looking more than halfway decent for him to go away, then she'll do it. when he returns, she glances at either pair of earrings. the more show-offy of the two wasn't her style -- it was ... too much.

so he reaches out, and takes the subtle pair. turning back to the mirror, she attaches them to her ears. there's a small ' mm ' noise. the closest he'll get to a thank you.

then, suddenly, her eyes widen ever so slightly. what a loaded question. what a scary question. keep your cool.

" no. " an exhale, looking at douma through his reflection in the mirror. " they don't have a purpose. why would i ever do that? " something still somewhat believes. she doesn't care for humans -- just her human.

akaza was such an amusing soul — it was a shame he couldn’t feel that delightful tickle in his stomach when she reacted so viciously. however, dōma always decides to help others — it came as naturally to him as a simple heartbeat.

he closes his hands over the earrings, setting them aside, “stay here, ‘kay?”

and with a turn on his heel, cape following behind — he disappears for a small moment. coming back, he comes back with two pairs of earrings: one a pair of simple pink topaz's dangling on golden beads, another a pair of golden snowflakes speckled with tiny rose quartz's.

“one’s subtle, one’s more extravagant — i admittedly don’t know your style very well, akaza-dono…” a sweet smile, “...but i hope they make you happy. you can keep them, for whatever adventures you get up to.”

and then, suddenly.

“hey,” a tilt of his head, “have you ever kept a human alive before?”

[reine-uls]

I read your new CA chapter. I like how you potrayed Douma as still being confused with his emotions and not understanding what he's exactly feeling. I really appreciate how you potray and write Douma, because it's really difficult finding somebody who understands Douma's character as well as you do. Also since i haven't been here in AGES.. i read some of your posts just to check up on you. Sorry hear about how your discord server is dead >_> i have a few recommendations for helping it maybe?

1. Maybe try friending more fans or beta readers and invite them to your server. Adding new people makes them more active, it also encourages people to talk in there. If you can't keep all your dms open, don't worry, there's a button where you can view all your friends.

2. Start making server events. Server events keep the people engaged. The most common events i see are gamenights, vc calls and fanart competitions. IDK how to make events since I don't own any servers, so i recommend looking it up on youtube.

3. Try chatting more often in your server. People joined cause of you and your works, so try sending random stuff in there to spark a conversation with some people. No idea how dead your server is, so this tip is a hit or miss :p

Your server might just be dead because you've just been on hiatus. Maybe now that you've been active and online, it'll slowly get it's audience back. I also don't know if you're already doing my tips or not, so sorry if they're useless and just a waste. I hope you feel better too! Just know we're not just here for your works, we're also here for you. And it hurts me and your fans seeing you in such a condition. Feel better ❤️

thank you ^^ Writing Douma is truly hard for me because he's actually a character the story did not explore much when he gained emotions in his final chapter in manga. It was more like a teaser. So trying to emulate that tiny scene when he canonically fell in love is hard, and we barely know Douma other than his likes, hobbies, powers, and backstory. Basically every scene ive written him is just pure fanon speculation. obviously haha. a bunch of headcanons molded together. In a nutshell, Douma having feelings is confusing, almost like a mental illness-- it makes no sense. writing his narrative is so interesting and challenging. every chapter it changes and changes until you're left confused what is his goal, but to say it suffice, he just loves you and wants you in every way possible. thats all i can say for now. from what i gathered though, a lot of readers love cold affections was because ive portrayed douma close to canon even in the eyes of "fanon filter" i think? (i made that up). perhaps close to "lore accuracy" and character study. also thank you for you discord tips. ive just returned in march, as ive posted a couple of fics now and posted the discord link everywhere. having unlimited access. there are newcomers however barely said hi. im just waiting for them to warm up? whats active rn is the beta readers channel, seldom though. since there has been some work going on. and i just reopened beta reader applications because i have a side project for cold affections which is rewrite. im planning to do it while in vc to monitor how everyone works together. and orientate them the writing style of the fic. but that depends if that can be conceive.

I can try events but im not much of an event person since im not a good host and idk. one i could think at the top of my head is fanfic reading? a vc group call when everyone can read the latest chapter? that sounds dumb i might scratch it. i could yap but often in every social aspect of my life ive been ignored. so i kind of have trauma not to engage a convo in a group of people from now on. i could try. your ideas could work. but the problem is me. im not good at stuff like that unless someone guides me haha

[prodigiousvisions]

Akaza vc; I'm not your babygirl (for Douma)

semi unprompted ~ always accepting! | @ofsavior

"Akaza-dono! Oh, how you wound me so! What better bliss is there than to be branded a certified babygirl?" Jovial jokes of mirth drip from the timbre of his voice, pooling and dissipating with the underlying disinterest that lies behind rainbow hues. Douma plays the part of a fan dancer too well, for each toothy grin he bares is yet another practiced mannerism to stroke his own boredom. Despite this, he waves his hand dismissively, leaning forward to instigate his opposite further. "You must seek true elation somewhere. Does being called babygirl not please you? Or is it because it's me calling you that? And here I thought words of affirmation were your love language." His voice dips low, eyes narrowing before returning to his normal disposition. "Oh well! Back to the chalkboard it is."

[whirling-fangs]

GROWLS. GROWLS.

BITES!

🪷 | open.

purrs contentedly.

[ofsavior]

@kyukicho replied to your post “he's just vibrating.”:

Douma vc :)

Suddenly, he's done now.

[crownshattered-moved]

@et3rnal-paradise​​ replied:

"You'll understand one day Inosuke~"

“DON’T BE GROSS WITH MY MOM YOU WEIRDO!!!” 

he says, as if he hasn’t grown up with this bullshit. 

[cryopathiic-a]

Douma fits. Yes, he showed up to the Uppermoon meeting like this. Yes, Kokushibo did tell him to go change.

[cryopathiic-a]

❝ D'aw... that's such a naive thing to say when there is two of us and one of you. ❞

Just casually watching the two bitch boy Douma's squabble

❝ You guys are both stupid.. ❞

@fallesto @cryopathiic

[kyousei-a]

     @cloudruns​ sᴀɪᴅ:

ha ha, no

     ❝Oh, I’m sorry... Did I ask you?❞

[upperthird]

                            disgusting.

[killsbutterflies]

the love of my life, shinobu, is so cute... 

[viisiond]

viciousmused replied:

kenshin vc: i will take him and feed him 😌

“This. This is why you’re my favorite, Kenshin~”

[uppertwo-a]

          “–––––it isn’t fair that not everyone is as beautiful as i am!!”