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When The World Is Free: Chapter 11 - Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

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Pairing: Benedict Bridgerton x fem!reader, WW2 AU.

Warnings: none really... a little bit of kissing interruptus.

Word Count: 2.6k

Author’s Note: Multi-chapter fic based on a request by the lovely @amillcitygirl. Please see the masterpost for a synopsis of this story. This is a slightly transitional chapter after the seismic events in Chapter 10. Our couple have no regrets but cannot get time alone as our intrepid trio journeys to Aubrey Hall. Yes, here beginnith our latest trope: secret relationship! Thanks as always to @colettebronte for beta reading. Enjoy!

Portsmouth, UK, September 1939

Waking up in Benedict’s arms for a second time is a thoroughly different experience, a handsome smile creasing his face.

“Good morning,” he rumbles, and you feel it buzz in your cheekbone resting on his pectoral.

“Good morning,” you whisper, tilting to kiss his lips.

You want to burrow into his warmth, his naked body, curl around him like a vine. Forget the world; just exist with him here in this warm cocoon. His hand slides up your back, pulling you snugger into him as you kiss - languid, sensual, tongues touching, a stirring you can feel between your legs and in him where your thigh is draped over his lap.

Just as you are about to get lost in this, in him, there is a rapid-fire knocking on the door.

“Wakey, wakey, lazy bones! Let me in!” Eloise’s voice calls, muffled in the corridor outside.

You both swing your heads towards the door, then back to each other in almost comic unison, jumping apart as if burned, exchanging panicked looks as you scurry out of bed.

“Give me a minute,” Benedict grouses loudly for her benefit.

Then, there is a flurry of hushed movement as you fling open suitcases and rapidly throw on the nearest clothing. ‘Bed!’ you mouth, signalling for him to help. You work together in unison to make the bed, not to the point it doesn't look slept in, but certainly not the tangle of sheets from tumultuous lovemaking that it was. Belatedly, you realise you should have put a makeshift pile on the floor as if he slept there.

It's less than a minute from when you were naked in each other’s arms to Benedict opening the door to Eloise, you on the other side of the room attempting nonchalance. She wanders in, looking blissed out but also a little worse for wear, an apparent hangover clinging to her edges as she retrieves a hairbrush from her suitcase. You want to ask how her night was, but her frown stops you.

“Doesn’t look like anyone slept on the floor…” she comments suspiciously as she pulls up to the mirror.

“I am, in fact, capable of tidying away blankets and pillows after I use them, sister,” Benedict sighs and rolls his eyes, looking out the window. “It is what I was doing when you so rudely woke up half the hotel, in fact,” he lies.

Eloise sticks her tongue out at him in the mirror, which he roundly ignores.

“Your brother is a true gentleman,” you defend, staying intentionally vague, standing behind her and using the mirror as well to touch up your appearance.

It's your turn to receive the Eloise look of scornful derision before you steer to a new, safer topic.

“So, how was your night with Phillip?” you tease affably.

“Oh, he’s wonderful,” a wistful look claiming her face. A secret little smile you have never seen before. “We had such a memorable night.”

“Aaaand I don’t need to hear this,” Benedict deadpans. “I’ll see you ladies downstairs for breakfast…” is his parting shot as he heads for the door.

But as Eloise leans down to grab a hairpin, launching into a whole story, he winks at you in the reflection, and your heart skips a beat.

——

“So, ready to party your life away in London?” Eloise chirps as the train trundles through rural Hampshire a few hours later. “It's not Paris, but it will do….”

“I thought we were going to your country home?” you frown.

“Well, yes, for a few days. But we can head back up to Bridgerton House for the weekend,” Eloise grins. “Phillip might be in town by then….” You chuckle at her lack of subtlety. “And we can find you a nice man!” she adds.

There is a scrunch of a newspaper diagonally across from you as Benedict’s grip tightens on the broadsheet he is holding, his face wholly obscured behind it.

“Oh, I don't know..” you attempt to laugh it off. “I think I might give that whole party lifestyle a rest.”

“Nonsense! You are not really a married lady, you know,” Eloise withers, rolling her eyes. “And you can take that off now,” she nods to your ring finger.

“Oh…” you fumble, touching it instinctively, the soft lamplight within the compartment making the gold glint brightly. “I thought it safer to wear it while we are still in transit,” you bluff, knowing Benedict is paying full attention to your conversation now, even as he hides behind The Times.

She frowns. “You have your residency now. The British government will not bother tracking you down with this war effort. You could get divorced tomorrow, and literally, nothing would happen,” she opines imperiously as if suddenly an expert on immigration matters.

“Better safe than sorry, Eloise,” Benedict pipes up, folding down the paper and removing his reading glasses with that lecturing elder brother air. His ring catches the sunlight as he does, making something bloom in your ribs to see it.

Just as Eloise goes to dispute it, her face instead lights up from the passing trolley service. “Oooh, snacks!” she exclaims distractedly, craning to look out into the corridor, allowing you to smile your thanks softly at Benedict unseen. His responding lopsided smile has your stomach vaulting.

Then Eloise is on her feet, chasing the attendant that rumbled past your compartment, apparently keen for refreshments. As soon as she is out of sight, you reach a hand across to him. He leans forward and grasps it with both of his.

“We will have time alone at Aubrey Hall, I promise,” he whispers earnestly, his eyes imploring, bringing your hand to his lips and making you stutter as he brushes warm lips over the back of your fingers.

“I want to touch you, Benedict…” you confess ardently, “all the time. So very much…”

His face is a storm of bridled intensity at your words, his pupils dilating rapidly. “As do I….” his words impassioned, even as his expression clouds wincingly, and you know where his thoughts have slid.

“But, Eloise…” you nod, understanding, reluctantly withdrawing your hand and sitting back, a tingle still on your fingers from his lips.

There is no way either of you wants to raise what is happening or what has happened yet. Neither of you is sure of anything except this magnetic pull between you—yearning to be together, alone.

“Yes…” he sighs, pained, slumping back into his seat just as the lady in question twirls back in, hands full with Cadbury's bars and a Fry’s Peppermint Cream.

“I thought you hated Peppermint Cream?” Benedict frowns as Eloise hands you both a Cadbury and immediately unwraps the Fry’s bar for herself, taking a big bite.

“I may be reassessing its merits,” she sniffs before leaning in to whisper to you, muffled around her mouthful. “It’s Phillip's favourite,” she divulges before staring dreamily out the window.

You have never known Eloise to change her mind about anything in the time you have known her, especially not from a man’s opinion. You just shrug at Benedict, conveying your equal surprise. Clearly, this one might be a serious contender.

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Walking the connecting overhead path to Waterloo Junction for your onward train to Kent, you are startled when Benedict grabs your hand and places it into his coat pocket. You soon realise in the glass reflection ahead that the swish of the open fabric means the connection of your hands is unseen.

Your heart pounds in your ears as you walk beside Eloise, her none the wiser as your palms grip each other, fingers laced. When you glance up at him briefly, you see the ghost of a smile at the corner of his lips, but he keeps looking ahead as if nothing unusual is happening.

You want to kiss the little dimple right there at his sheer genius.

—

The onward leg only takes an hour and is filled with amiable chat, mostly about books and films. Soon, you are alighting the train at a charming rural village stop, the platform ablaze with neatly potted late summer plants of reds and yellows.

But you are struck with a sudden wave of nerves as a sleek car awaits you. You are not long away from meeting the rest of the Bridgerton family. Strictly, your family now too.

“Does anyone know?” You ask Eloise as the driver loads your cases into the boot.

“Know what?”

“That Benedict and I are married…?” You spell out, surprised she didn’t follow your train of thought.

“Oh. Well. I didn’t call or telegram,” she twists to look at Benedict as he places your day bag on top of his. “Did you tell mother?”

He scoffs. “God, no. Not something I could begin to explain over the phone.”

“So what do we say? Or do?” You ask, subconsciously toying with your ring.

Benedict walks over and places comforting hands on your shoulders. It takes all of your willpower not to lean into him. “Don't worry. Follow my lead. I don’t think we can or should lie.”

Less than a minute into the car ride, you sandwiched between the siblings, Eloise’s eyes flutter closed, face lolling against the glass. You signal to Benedict, and when he twists to see, his hand grabs your kneecap, fingers wrapping around and caressing the ticklish skin near the crease at the back of your knee. Something about this stolen moment is exciting, elicit, and endlessly arousing.

“I cannot go more than an hour in your presence without wanting to touch you,” he whispers, leaning close, his words a hot gust into your ear that has you melting.

“Same,” you murmur back, your hand sliding over his, mapping the raised veins with your fingertips, memories of the last night tumbling through your mind, those strong hands running over your naked flesh, grasping. It makes your breath hitch audibly.

“What are you thinking about?” His voice is a honeyed rumble that makes every hair on your forearms stand on end. He probably knows, but you confirm it anyway.

“Last night…” you mouth, turning your face into him so his lips brush your cheek. His grip tightens, and his breath rags into your hair.

“It's all I have thought about since…” he confesses; your chest flutters as his hand slides a fraction higher on your leg, playing with your hem. Every fibre of your being is calling for him. You want him to keep going, slide all the way up your thighs and touch you… but Eloise stirs, and instantly, his touch is gone, and you are left bereft.

—

To call Aubrey Hall a country house is ridiculous. Your jaw drops as the car sweeps up a long gravel driveway to an enormous, handsome pile of a manor estate.

“Oh my god, Eloise,” you smack her arm lightly. “How rich are you!?”

She laughs. “What, that my brother is a Viscount doesn't give that away?” she guffaws.

“Well, I thought maybe it was an honourary title or something…” you mutter, feeling slightly embarrassed you don't know the full ins and outs of the British aristocracy you have clearly married into, entirely without knowing.

“Don't be intimidated,” Benedict soothes. “We are just a large family who inherited a big pile. I promise we aren't stuffy or cold.” You want to squeeze his hand for being so empathetic and reassuring.

“Or inbred!” Eloise cackles as the car stops, and you notice a beautiful, elegant middle-aged woman waving from the steps.

“Our mother,” Benedict elucidates before Eloise throws the door open and jogs up to hug the lady, who looks overjoyed to be reunited with her daughter after months away. You can tell Eloise is happy, too, even if her joy is more understated.

Benedict is by your side when you are out of the vehicle. A pillar of support, even if not touching you.

“Mum…” Eloise pulls her down the steps. “This is y/n!”

“Oh, it's wonderful to meet you!” the lady greets, pulling you into a welcoming hug that smells lavender and lilac. “I have heard so much!”

“Same!” you chime back.

Then it is Benedict’s turn to hug her; you swear there is an extra glint in her eye as if he is her favourite. However, you notice he keeps his left hand in his pocket throughout.

“Thank you for bringing them back safe, darling,” she reaches up and pats his hair affectionately as if he is still a child, not a grown man in his late twenties.

“We would have made it home perfectly safe without him, mother,” Eloise gripes with her trademark mettle.

“Eloise Bridgerton, you would have absconded to Saint Tropez if your brother were not there. Don't even lie about that,” Violet chides lovingly, and you can't help but giggle.

“Don't take her side!” Elose decries.

“Come on, it's true,” you laugh, bumping her gently with your shoulder as you walk in through the doors.

It is a beautiful stately home, but at the same time, it seems less imposing on the inside; it looks lived in and loved. A house that is full of family and life.

“You will meet the rest of the family later today,” Violet advises. “Well, minus our brave Viscount, who is in London with Churchill, and Daphne, who lives with her husband.”

“And Fran,” Eloise adds.

“Yes, Francesca is staying with her cousins in Bath,” Violet counsels as she guides you into their parlour.

“She’s barely my sister,” Eloise jests, dropping onto a sofa and grabbing a glass of water from a carafe on the coffee table.

Violet just shoots her an exasperated look while offering you a seat, too. “Eloise told me you were engaged, not already married,” Violet addresses as you get comfortable.

Benedict springs from across the room. “Ahhh, about that….” he placates with his left hand aloft.

“Is that also a ring I see on your finger, Benedict Bridgerton?!” Violet splutters.

“Mother, I can explain….”

And thus, he recounts the events of the last few days. Violet listening intently, looking, in turn, shocked, dumbfounded and proud. Of course, Benedict omits the whole part of the fact you are together romantically. Well, sort of. You think. You are dying to be alone with him so you can talk. Or perhaps do other more exciting things. That idle thought makes your cheeks flush.

“I am so very grateful to your son, Viscountess Bridgerton,” you jump in as much as to steer your own wayward thoughts away from dangerous waters. “Without him, I would likely still be stuck in France, all alone.”

His eyes dance with warmth as you glance at him, wanting to grab his hand and lace your fingers. Out of the corner of your eye, you can see Violet has the most intrigued look as she observes her son carefully—the all-knowing eye of a matriarch.

“Well, I am so grateful you are safe, my dear,” she turns to you. “And please, for goodness sake, call me Violet. You are welcome to remain with us as long as you need or desire. You are family now, after all. At least for as long as you wish to be considered such,” she concludes, seeming to choose her words very carefully.

“Thank you, Violet,” you murmur, so grateful, already feeling a warm glow from her hospitality. “I could not be more honoured to be here for as long as you will all have me,” your eyes drifting back to Benedict as you say it.

The tender look on his face makes you touch your wedding ring idly with your thumb, and your heart leaps as he does the same. Although you swear you can feel the weight of Violet’s stare as you do so.

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eeriepromis · 2 months ago

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LADS | SURVEY SUGGESTIONS

Feel free to pick and choose from these suggestions and copy & paste them into your in-game surveys. These are ideas a few girlies and I gathered, and I've restructured and condensed them into categories.

✦ GENERAL GAMEPLAY & EVENTS

Please increase permanent mini-game options to diversify gameplay beyond Kitty Cards and Claw Machine. A “My Room” or “Co-op Mode” (for mini-games or Orbit battles) would be amazing.

Add more long-term goals to Abyssal Chaos. Reset the reward track monthly so rewards can be re-earned. This would make it a consistent and reliable resource instead of a dead-end system.

Banner durations are too short. 7–10 days is not enough time to plan pulls or save. Please extend banners to 2–3 weeks like other gacha games.

Stop oversaturating multi-banners. Too many banners per month is overwhelming and discouraging for both F2P and spenders.

✦ RESOURCES & BALANCING

Add more consistent ways to earn diamonds, especially for endgame players. Increase rewards for Orbits, Abyssal Chaos, Bounty Hunts, and 5★ Memory upgrades. Plus better rewards for higher Orbit levels.

Improve drop rates for plushies (especially shiny & wanderer) and Bottle of Wishes/Crystals from Stage 9 Bounty Hunts. SSR bottles should also be obtainable on the last stage.

Allow trading in duplicate plushies (e.g. with friends) or refreshing plushie placement in Claw Machine.

Add pity system to Galaxy Explorer. The randomness makes ranking up 4★ cards frustrating.

Add more affinity-based rewards (Heartfelt Gift frequency, better poses for Rafayel and Sylus).

A way to initiate calls and video calls with the male leads.

Make Illusio permanent/bring it back with the ability to change MC's outfit too.

✦ CHARACTER & STORY CONTENT

Please give Sylus and Caleb more content to match the card counts, anecdotes, and bonds of Zayne/Xavier/Rafayel.

Release main story updates more regularly and provide a roadmap of upcoming content.

Let us decorate and use our own home as a meeting place with LIs, instead of being limited to the café.

Let us choose backgrounds like LI’s homes in the Café based on affinity.

Please include more voiced lines for the female lead. We would love to hear her voice more frequently, especially in 5-star memories and events. Also, please give us the option to mute her voice if desired.

Add bond scene choices (accept/decline date offers from LIs) and more romantic poses for underrepresented LIs.

✦ CUSTOMIZATION & UI QUALITY OF LIFE

Allow MC’s custom avatar to appear in battle, story, and mini-games. Currently the black-haired default breaks immersion.

Include a feature to turn back time inside a memory scene.

Add more customization options: curly hair, more skin tones, eye/hair color wheel, voice toggle in cutscenes.

Add wardrobe lock for outfits and accessories.

Include more outfits and poses in the chocolate shop (especially past banner content).

Increase the MC’s memory/photo showcase limit on profile beyond 6.

✦ TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS & ACCESSIBILITY

Game storage size is getting too large. Please optimize file size and fix long loading times and lag since 3.0.

Please address bugs more consistently. Many issues are reported after major updates and go unacknowledged.

Increase daily stamina cap (standard + Aurum Pass), or allow catch-up collection for missed Aurum rewards.

Make missed event shop items (e.g., BGM, stickers) available during reruns for newer players. Bring back the special store events that accompanied previous reruns.

Add landscape mode during kindles.

Make the pause button and photo button available in the Spring Banner memories especially. MC’s phone overlay is blocking them.

Allow claiming past daily stamina / Aurum rewards retroactively.

Adjust the lighting in animated scenes to properly represent Black characters and people of color.

Utilize crit rate for probability of DMG than RNG. (e.g. 100% crit rate should crit all the time)

We want to be able to see our MC's face clearly

PC Version of the game, because it will just keep growing and take more storage space. (Include better graphics and landscape mode for PC)

Controller Support

Settings for reducing motion sickness

Communicate how much GB free space a new update is going to require.

✦ COMMUNITY & ENGAGEMENT

Add a Golden Saucer-style area (Final Fantasy) where we can enjoy fun, live events and minigame challenges with other players.

Introduce a pseudo-open world area with major key locations where players can run around as their MC, meet LIs or friends, and play mini-games together.

Start regular Q&A or dev notes to engage with player feedback more transparently.

Let us gift premium items (Aurum Pass, Heartfelt Promise) to friends.

Add options for player-to-player interaction: co-op mini-games, voice chat links, or room visits.

The pity seems to get harder, increase the probability of soft pity.

#love and deepspace #lads #survey

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loveanddeepspace-sideblog · 11 days ago

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The second i was tempted to pull insanely beautiful Rafa merman, Zayne was like nope, two multis and my bday are coming, stay strong!

We’ll get “10 days with you” event with some materials and free 4* memoria.

He is in scrubs, after a long surgery (he has the marks on his face from wearing that mask for too long) that didn’t go well it seems? Omg

#love and deepspace #zayne love and deepspace #l&ds zayne #lads zayne #loveanddeepspace zane #doctor zayne #dr zayne #lnds zayne #zayne #l&ds

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wolfofcelestia · 2 months ago

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Caleb took my soft pity, and I guess he came back to ask me why I didn't use those free 20 pulls on his myth banner 💀💀💀💀

Well now I have this at R1. Too bad his permanent myth isn't purple because I would've loved to use him and his R1 pair instead of waiting for Abysswalker to get here

Right after though?? Right after?? Sylus came on the next 10 pull right after Caleb?? Like he didn't want to leave me with Caleb adsfnasldfkj Was he jealous???? 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Ok... oh my god I'm gonna have a heart attack. Ok. HE CAME BACK AGAIN THREE PULLS LATER???

I WAS JUST USING UP THE OTHER TICKETS I BOUGHT AND HE CAME HOME TO ME AGAIN?? OH MY GOD MY BABY 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Zayne kept popping up while I was using the four spare tickets too like he was checking in what's going on with me and Sylus asdfansdlfkj LIKE PLS I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN ABOUT YOU BUT IT'S HIS BIRTHDAY EVENT, GIVE SYLUS A TURN 😭😭😭😭😭😭

I've seen many other people with good luck too so I wonder if they increased the rates on this banner because of how many complaints they've been getting from Sylus mains?

Regardless, my diamonds are still safe, so I'm not afraid of the next multi banner now 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

And I'll be going into the multi with 69 pity lmaooo

#elara vs gacha #love and deepspace #sylus love and deepspace #why is it that whenever I pull it's always some wild story asfdnasdlfkj #this was a nice post-gw surprise though 😌😌😌

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sunflowersandsapphires · 2 years ago

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See if it fits

Wake Up, Chapter 10 (THE FINALE)

Series Masterlist

pairing: Matt Murdock x fem!reader

summary: In an attempt to stop the advances of an unwanted suitor, Matt Murdock accidentally condemns you to being his fake girlfriend.

warnings: swearing, smut adjacent times, reader blames herself for SA (this is entirely an insecurity, survivors are NEVER at fault.), discussion of pressing charges (this piece is not meant to shame anyone who chooses not to seek legal reparations for harassment or assault, this is just setting up a future plot.)

a/n: WE MADE IT! Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 3 months since I first posted this fic, that’s crazy. I really hope this feels somewhat satisfying, I left it open ended because I may or may not be planning a follow up in this verse :)! I cannot thank y’all enough for bearing with me and following along. There will be more fun multi-chapter fics to come!!!

w/c: 4.5k

Your chin tilted up appreciatively as Matt pressed a kiss to your temple, the arm he had around you nestling you more firmly against his side. Your three mutual friends, situated around the large booth at Josie’s, exchanged knowing glances at the display of affection.

“So…” Marci swished her drink around, looking between you and Matt with an arrogant smirk. “What changed?”

“Nothing, we just…” Matt’s free hand gestured limply, giving no further explanation.

“Stopped beating around the bush and admitted to having feelings for one another?” Karen asked with an air of fake politeness.

“Realized that you were both miserable when you were avoiding each other?” Foggy snorted.

“Finally looked at your relationship and had a ‘come to Jesus’ moment because you two have actually been dating for months now under an incorrect label?” Marci smiled, clearly amused by Matt’s blush and your avoidant eyes.

“Yah, yah, all of that.” Matt groused, taking a swig of his beer as he rolled his eyes.

“And after one night, some asshole was able to get you to confess your love. Truly doing what none of us could.” Foggy let out an incredulous laugh as Marci and Karen giggled at the joke but Matt had gone rigid beside you, not seeing the humor in such a traumatic event.

“That’s not funny, Foggy.” He muttered, his rumbling tone heavily inked with a darker quality that you knew lurked beneath his surface.

“What even happened to you two that night?” Cruising right past Matt’s angry comment, Marci gazed at you intently. Your friends had been given small details, but only Matt knew the identity of the man that had captured you, and, as far as you knew, all of them were oblivious to your previous issues with him.

“Um, well, that’s kind of a long story?” You answered, lamely, stirring your drink and focusing intently on the way it twirled around the glass.

“She doesn’t have to relive a near death experience to satisfy your curiosity.” Matt snapped, muscles flexing as he pushed in front of you protectively.

Marci raised her hands in surrender as Foggy and Karen exchanged nervous glances. “Woah there, big shot, I wasn’t—“

“Did you not just ask her for the story of how she was attacked because she hadn’t told you yet? I’m pretty sure—“

“Matt,” Hooking an arm around the one he had securely thrown across your belly, your palm came up to grasp his shoulder and pull him back. “Hey, she was asking a valid question. They deserve to know.”

His face turned to yours, you could just make out the flurry of rage and concern in his stunning brown eyes behind their red lenses. “You don’t have to tell anyone anything. No one is owed an explanation.” There was an edge to his words that gave you the impression that he might know more than just the small amount you’d told him.

“I know.” You smiled wanly. “But I haven’t been truly honest with any of you about that night. You all at least deserve that.”

Clenching his jaw, Matt held you close as you took a deep breath. The rough pads of his fingers drew soft patterns under the hem of your blouse as you began recounting the worst days of your life.

“The man that took me…was James Lannister.” Assuming it was better to rip the bandaid off, you started with the worst of the omitted details. Understandably, Marci, Foggy, and Karen all gaped at you from across the table until Karen broke the silence.

“The attorney that was fired from PBA months ago? What on earth did he want with you?”

Biting your lip, you avoided their inquisitive eyes as you admitted your sin. “He wanted revenge. Because I got him fired.”

The three of them took in the new development silently. You let your mind linger on the pleasant warmth of Matt’s palm around your waist before continuing.

“James Lannister found me when I was working as a waitress in a shitty diner in Queens. After befriending me during my shifts, he offered me a position in his office. I was Lannister’s assistant for almost two years. No one knows this about me except a handful of people at PBA because I have since scrubbed it from my personal records and asked to keep my position and supervisor during that time confidential.” As your voice began to crack, you downed the rest of your drink.

“You don’t have to—“ Foggy looked at you worriedly, but you waved him off.

“It’s fine. I'm fine.” Matt gave a nearly silent growl beside you, clearly not convinced by the lie. “Like I said, I covered up that part of my life, but I worked for him for a significant period of time. During those two years, Lannister groomed me. He used me as a tool to end his relationship with his wife and then took his anger out on me when the settlement didn’t go his way. He abused and assaulted me and I was powerless to stop him for months. When the spot opened up in the midtown office, I jumped at the chance to escape. A coworker who had witnessed the abuse helped me report it and they transferred me.”

Matt nudged his beer towards you as your vocal chords tightened around the words spilling out of your mouth. Somehow, he didn’t seem as surprised as the others by your tale of woe. “Thanks, love. After I was transferred, there was a very very lengthy investigation and, at the tail end of it, I was promoted. He was also up for the promotion, but when the investigation proved that he’d been a less than stellar employee, he was fired instead. Obviously, he holds me responsible for that.”

Around the table, no one spoke. Foggy’s hand clenched tightly around his bottle, Marci looked furious, and Karen had gone white as a sheet. Clearing your throat, you pressed on.

“I won’t traumatize you with any of the details but most people think that someone made up the allegations, even if they don’t know that it was me, personally, who spoke up about it. Moving on to the first night of the conference, you all know I was leaving the hotel after Matt and I had a…stupid conversation,” Matt winced beside you and you squeezed his thigh gently. “And I was planning on going home. But I was stopped by Lannister…and Beatrice Snyder.”

A strangled noise sounded from your boyfriend at the inclusion of a familiar character. “Please tell me she didn’t…”

You laughed, mirthlessly. “I wish I could, love. She was one of the people who thought I made everything up, except she knew it was me who reported him. I have no idea who told her, but all that time ago, when I freaked out at the Liberty Gala, that’s what she accused me of. She thought I was wrongfully punishing a man who had refused my advances and stealing his promotion. Handing me over to him was sort of a two birds, one stone thing, I guess. She wanted Lannister to be vindicated and she wanted Matt to think I was a cheating piece of shit. So she could finally have him.”

Tears were pooling in your eyes now, but it wasn’t just from sadness or embarrassment. You were angry. Livid, in fact. Apparently, with all the “almost dying” and whatnot, you’d never processed how horrible you felt about Snyder trying to lie about you and swipe Matt from under your fake-girlfriend-soon-to-be-real-girlfriend nose.

“That fucking bitch.” Karen snarled and Foggy nodded emphatically.

Marci pointed a finger at Foggy. “The next time I see her, I swear—“

“Please don’t!” You squeaked, a few tears breaking the surface tension barrier and making their way down your cheeks. “I know that this is a lot of information and you are obviously going to draw new conclusions about the people involved, me included, but…I just want things to stay the way they were. Please.”

“Sweetheart, I’m not sure we can do that.” Matt used a thumb to swipe the moisture from your face. “You matter so much to us, of course we care about what happened to you.” You fell against his solid chest with a sniffle and he kissed the crown of your head.

“Matt’s right.” Foggy added gently. “What they did to you was not ok. We won’t do anything you don’t want us to do, but you should at least consider pressing charges.”

“I‘ve tried that before.” You murmured tiredly, burying your face against Matt’s neck. “Lannister is still respected by most of the cops, attorneys, and judges in this city. I didn’t stand a chance then and I don’t now.”

“You didn’t have us before.” Karen says, her gaze ferocious but kind.

“Karen’s right. You have 4 attorneys backing you now.” Marci nodded, clearly already working through the details of the case in her head.

“If we could get the coworker to testify—“ Foggy jumped in, making notes in his phone.

“Guys, wait…” You pleaded, but your quiet tone was ignored.

“Foggy is right, a coworker testimony would be crucial. And we’d just want to thoroughly vet the judge before filing, to be sure he wouldn’t have the upper hand. But we could file in both criminal and civil courts and give us a better chance of success.” Matt’s attention was fully on the other 3 attorneys, his arm no longer shielding you from the world or your bubbling panic.

“No, I don’t want—“ They still weren’t listening. Your breathing turned shallow, why did the walls suddenly feel like they were closing in on you? The voices around you blurred as your skin turned clammy. You clenched and unclenched your fists repeatedly in an attempt to bring yourself out of an impending anxiety attack.

Behind you, a glass shattered—scattering the few remnants of your calm demeanor across the bar with the shards. You jumped, whirling around to find the source of the noise. A hand clamped around your wrist and you flinched, turning to see Matt’s worried face flash with hurt.

“I-I can’t—“ You panted, “I gotta go.” And with that final display of bravery, you fled the dive bar and retreated to your apartment.

Inhaling deeply, you tried to ground yourself by focusing on the heat of the mug in your hands. Whisps of steam spiraled upwards toward your eager face, dancing across your cheeks in a tender caress. You got all of 5 minutes to wallow in self pity before he caught up to you.

The window in your bedroom slid open, which would have alarmed you if you weren't confident that it was your concerned ninja boyfriend. His stern voice did catch you off guard, however.

“What were you thinking?” Arms crossed, you could almost smell his rage, the devil gnashing its teeth behind his glowering eyes.

“I'm sorry, Matty,” His nostrils flared at the nickname, clearly rejecting your attempt to soothe his spurt of protective anger. “You were right, it was too much, I--”

Matt was practically alight with indignation. “You cannot just run off like that. Not after your track record.”

“My track record?” That comment stung, plucking a string that ran straight to the core of your insecurities.

No doubt sensing the shift in your tone, Matt changed tactics with a sigh. “Lovely, you of all people know how dangerous it is out there—“

“You think it was my fault.” Your voice wavered, not daring to look at him and see resigned agreement.

“Of course not.” Matt denied firmly, but you held onto your suspicion nontheless. Hands held out in a placating gesture, he moved towards you. “Never. I just…I worry about you.”

“I’m fine.” Your boyfriend flinched at the lie.

“Both of us know that’s not true.” His blank eyes darted around your face, searching for any path past the walls you were putting up. Clearly something he'd said had been misconstrued, he would never blame you for the actions of monsters, but it had forced your guard up anyway. Wetting his lips with his tongue, he sat beside you on the couch, trying not to let his face betray how devastated he was by your physical and emotional distance. “Sweetheart, why don’t you want to press charges?”

“What?” You looked to him in surprise, not expecting him to get right to the root of your distress.

“That’s what set your anxiety off, isn’t it?” It was less of a question and more of a statement.

“Matt I don’t—“ You started, but he held up a finger to stop you as a scream echoed in the distance. Holding your shoulders high as your heart clenched, you set your jaw and allowed your consciousness to sink back into emotional numbness. “Go.”

“Angel, I don't--” Conflict was etched into his features, softening your resolve.

”It's ok, Matt.“ You ran a hand over his arm as you reassured him honestly. ”Go, let the devil out. We can have a more productive conversation when you've given your alter ego the space he needs and I've sorted through my own emotional turmoil.”

“I don't want to leave you like this.” Matt's voice was soft with hesitation and strife. He reached a hand towards you in silent offering.

Squeezing his outstretched fingers, your stomach ached with sympathy. “And I'm asking you to. As much as I adore your company, I know myself pretty well. I need time to process my own thoughts and emotions. I love you, and we both know you need to attend to whatever is going on out there.“

Kissing your forehead, Matt nodded in understanding.”I love you too.“

”I know. I'll be here when you get back.“ You promised as he walked into your bedroom and leapt out the window.

Recentering your mug in your shaky palms, you sighed as you realized the heat had dissipated in the time you'd neglected the drink. Standing on wobbling legs, you shuffled to the stove to boil it once more.

Ripping his mask off, Matt ran a hand through his sweat-damp hair as he debated his next move. The city hadn't asked much from him tonight, simply guiding him through a web of petty crimes before he landed in his apartment at a semi-decent hour.

Each hit thrown had steadily chipped away at the swirling mass of anger that had been building in his chest for hours, leaving a trail of regret and guilt in its wake. His heart hammered at the thought of facing you again, after the way he'd acted. After scolding you for taking care of yourself and accusing you of putting yourself in danger, of course you assumed he blamed you for the violence you'd experienced. God, he was such an idiot. He didn't deserve you.

Swallowing the lump of insecurity that rose in his throat, he stripped off the suit and stalked into the shower, already brainstorming his much needed apology.

Across Hell's Kitchen, you turned fitfully on your mattress, failing to let sleep drag you under despite your exhaustion. Threads of apprehension knit together a string of self deprecating thoughts, weaving an intricate trap that you'd barely avoided since Matt left. Voices rang through your brain, making you wince with each word. Your fault. You’re so pathetic. Slut. Not with your track record. Whore. Shrew. Your fault. Your fault. Your fault.

You whined, curling into a ball and throwing your hands over your ears. But the voices didn't quiet down.

You did this to yourself. You were asking for it. You think you’re a victim? You are so stupid.

Shivers wracked your body as you wrapped a pillow around your head, the soft feathers unable to silence the imaginary accusations. Heaving quivery breaths, you tightened your fingers around the fabric in your fingers until your knuckles ached. With the subtle pain to hold your attention, you willed your lungs to hold the air for longer than a millisecond.

Sniffling through stifled cries, your throat felt tighten as your heart pounded, stabbing a dull ache into your temples with each pulse. You were so engrossed in the storm of emotional instability that you didn't hear the window sliding open. Yelping as a hand touched your shoulder, you flew out of the bed, landing haphazardly on the wood floor in a pile of frantic limbs.

“Woah, easy there, angel, it's me.” Keeping an admirable distance, Matt crouched in your line of sight, giving you time to adjust to his presence. Dressed in a worn shirt and sweatpants, his cheeks were tinged pink with exertion and his damp hair was ruffled—he must have hurried back to you. Although the thought of your boyfriend rushing to your side after tending to the city made your heart swell with adoration, your frayed nerves triggered a defensiveness within you.

“You couldn't have used the door?” You snapped, baring your hurt to him rather than letting your guard down and revealing the terror beneath. Grimacing at Matt's shocked expression, you recoiled at your own standoffishness. “I'm sorry, you just startled me.”

Frowning at the defeated tone you held, Matt scooted over to your collapsed form. “I thought you'd be asleep, angel. When I got close enough to hear your heart rate, I panicked. What happened?” Offering you a hand up that you timidly accepted, he sat you on the bed, kneeling before you and gazing up inquisitively.

“Dunno. I was doing ok and then...I just wasn't.” Your breath hitched with the confession, pulling stale tears from your waterline. Traitors.

“You should've called me.” Matt's thumb ran lines over the back of your hand.

Biting your lip, you closed your eyes. “I–I never want to make you choose between me and the city, that's not fair.”

Nodding, Matt frowned. “I appreciate that, sweetness, but I will always always come help you.” Putting a mental pin in that conversation, he sat against your headboard and, risking rejection, lifted you tenderly into his lap. Breathing out a sigh of relief, you inadvertently leaned into the kisses he placed against your aching head.

“I'm so sorry, beautiful girl. I didn't mean to snap at you earlier, that wasn't smart of me. It made you feel bad, huh?” Matt placed a gentle kiss on the bridge of your nose as you nodded miserably, glistening tears pouring down your cheeks. ”I apologize, but I need you to know I wasn't angry with you. It seemed like I was, I get that, but I promise I was just worried and I let my emotions get the better of me.“

”I'm sorry too.“ You murmured, gratefully falling into the hands that came to cradle your face. ”I should have been more careful.“

”Oh no, sweet thing, I didn't mean that. Nothing that those men did is your fault, ok? Nothing. I will tell you that a hundred times a day if I need to. I have never blamed you for their actions, ok? Hand to God.“

”Pinky promise?“ You sniffled quietly, pressing a lone pinky against the back of one of his.

With an airy chuckle, Matt linked your fingers together. ”Pinky promise.“

”Thank you.“

”No need to thank me, sweetness. I just hope you'll forgive me.“

”You're already forgiven.“ You murmured, pressing your lips to Matt's.

Tangled in each other’s arms, you happily let Matt trace patterns along your spine, beginning to nod off in his secure hold. Cupping your chin, Matt nudged his nose against yours. “I know you’re tired, lovely, but you should drink some water. Maybe take an Advil too, for that headache of yours.”

Yawning, you nuzzled further into Matt’s neck. “How d’you know about that?”

“I have special Devil senses. They help me tell when my darling girl isn’t feeling good.” He jested, pinching your cheek lightly.

You smiled, accepting the glass he offered you and drinking greedily. Setting the now empty glass back on your nightstand, Matt settled into the mattress and pulled you with him.

Sleep lapped at the brink of your consciousness, spurred on by the warmth of your personal space heater of a boyfriend. “I was thinking…” Matt’s rumbling whisper began, “We’ve never gone on a proper date, since we got together. Would you like to have dinner with me this week?”

Humming contentedly, your lips broke into a small smile. “Yes please.”

Kissing your forehead, Matt smiled back at you. “Ok, my sweet girl. I’ll plan something for us while you sleep.”

“I love you, Matty.”

“I love you too, angel.”

Waking up with you in his arms continued to be a small slice of heaven that Matt was sure neither he nor his Devil deserved. Pressing a kiss to your head, he inhaled deeply–centering himself with your delicate scent–before making his way to the kitchen to start coffee. Slipping out of your slumbering grasp, he padded blearily out of the bedroom, shuddering slightly at the abrupt lack of warmth around him.

Once the coffee machine was whirring, Matt sank onto his worn couch, opening his laptop to listen to some emails he’d received the night before. After responding to one, a smile grew on his face when he heard an uptick in your pulse as you shifted on the bed.

Patiently waiting for his coffee to brew, he refrained from returning to the covers to shush you and help you back to sleep. Unfortunately, this meant you had fully left the bed before he could encourage you to stay there.

Soft footsteps rung throughout the loft as you walked towards him, yawning the whole time.

“Good morning, sweet thing. You didn’t need to get out of bed yet,” Though he was still smiling (his grin was nearly constant in your presence), he almost pouted in sympathy as he heard your groggy voice respond.

“Didn’t want to be in bed anymore,” You explained with a shrug, settling into his lap with a content little sigh. “Wanted to be with you.”

Fuck, that tugged on his heart strings. Gasping slightly at the outpouring of affection from you, he wrapped an arm around your shoulders and hooked his chin over your head. “Then I guess we’ll both have to relax today, huh.”

Nodding vigorously, one of your hands came up to cradle his face, gently rubbing over his stubble. “Mmm I like that plan. And any other plan that involves Matthew Murdock resting. He’s pretty averse to that, you know.”

Huffing out a laugh, Matt poked your stomach. “I am not ‘averse’ to resting!”

“Oh yah? So you wouldn’t be listening to emails on this bright, early Sunday morning? Rather than, I don’t know, staying in bed with your sleeping girlfriend?”

Chuckling, Matt shrugged, “I wanted coffee!”

“You’re deflecting, counselor.” You hummed, pressing an inviting kiss to his lips and pulling back all too quickly for Matt’s liking. His hands caught your neck, trying to tug your lips back to his as he whined involuntarily, but you just smiled. “I’m getting you that coffee you wanted so badly.” Matt hadn’t even realized the machine had sounded, far too focused on your body and the delicious sounds it was making as it teased him.

You tried to get up from the couch, but Matt’s arms caught you in a vice grip. He growled lightly, burying his face in your neck and nipping at the junction where it collided with your shoulder.

“Matty, darling,” You laughed brightly, leaning into his nuzzles and bites as you tried to reason with him. “As much as I do want you to rest today, I’m going to need coffee so that I don’t pass out immediately.”

“You can pass out,” Matt murmured against your sweet skin. “I don’t mind.”

Tracing a hand up his back and into his hair, you smiled. “Well, I mind. I have something I want to do today that I need to be awake for.”

“Wh-What’s that?” Matt rumbled, struggling to stay coherent as you massaged his scalp.

“I, uh,” You suddenly hesitated, Matt tilted his head as your guard slid up ever so slightly. “I was thinking of going to the 10th precinct and, um, filing charges.”

Your pulse stuttered, your body giving away your discomfort—with either the idea of filing or his reaction, he wasn’t sure. Maybe both.

“That’s, that’s great, sweetness, but I don’t want you to do anything just because people you care about suggested it—“

“No, I want to. Well, want might not be the right word, but I…I think it’d be smart. To file at least a protective order and to get something on paper for the whole hostage situation.”

“I agree, love. Always a good idea to make a paper trail, right?” Matt asked lightly, as he rubbed a hand over your arm—trying to silently remind you that you were safe, that you could be vulnerable with him.

Hiding your face in his shoulder, you bit your lip, weighing the consequences of the question you wanted to ask. Apprently reading your thoughts, Matt pressed a kiss to your forehead.

“You can ask me anything, love.”

Shoving his shoulder, you glared at him. “You know it’s really creepy when you do that.” Matt laughed in response.

“You don’t think it’s creepy, you feel more comfortable when I read you like that. Your heart rate always slows down.”

Rolling your eyes, you stifled a smile. “Fucking show off.”

“For you my dear? Always.” Resting his brow against yours, Matt’s blank eyes formed an almost stern expression. “What did you want to ask me, lovely?”

“Will you, er, I mean—“ You sighed, drawing in a deep breath before spitting out the query. “Will you actually help me if I file? Like, legally?”

“Oh, angel, of course!” Pulling back from you, Matt’s words held so much affection and genuine care that you felt a lump growing in your throat. “I will do everything in my power to see that man locked away for good.”

You giggled as his voice deepened to a snarl, the Devil showing his face for a moment as the memories of your kidnapping resurfaced. “As Matt Murdock or the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen?”

“Both.” He growled, hands instinctively clenching around you.

Cradling his face between your palms, you drew your protective boyfriend into a heated kiss.

Shifting from foot to foot, you glanced at the brick facade apprehensively. As you ran through the possible ways this could blow up in your face, Matt’s steady hand clasped around your trembling one.

“We can go home right now, sweet girl.” He reminded you gently, squeezing your hand comfortingly. For a moment, another night flashed before your eyes, as if the precinct was the venue for the Liberty Gala you’d attended all those weeks ago.

“No. He deserves to be put away. I’m going to make that happen.” You said defiantly.

Matt dropped your hand and slid an arm around your waist. “I’ll be here every step of the way, sweetness.”

Nodding to yourself, you blew out a breath. “Right. Let’s do this.” Taking your boyfriend’s arm, you led him up the steps and into the bustling precinct.

It wasn’t clear what the future would hold, but the pair of you would get through it together. That, you were sure of.

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FFVII Turk Week 2023

Turks. The Investigation Sector of the General Affairs Department. The Department of Administrative Research. Whatever you call them, they know who you are, and what you’re doing there. You don’t want to be on their bad side, and unless they’re working for you, you don’t want them following you, not that you’d notice them unless they wanted you to. They’re an interesting bunch, full of secrets, their own and others. Below we have the list of prompts. Feel free to be as creative with those as you want to, and take your time working on your entries, but please don’t forget to post them on the right date if you can. (But remember, late is better than never!) Don’t like the prompts, or need MOAR PROMPTS? Make up your own! Or pull from a previous year! The 2022 post here also has links to the previous years as well.

This year our prompts are special thanks to case-of-traxits. Thanks so much for submitting, and for sharing the Turk love. <3

Nov 10 - Day 1. Unauthorized Disclosure / Compromise / "It's strange what desire will make foolish people do."

Nov 11 - Day 2. Intelligence / Secrets / "Why do you smile like you've been told a secret?"

Nov 12 - Day 3. Dead drop / Exchange / "Refuse is our inspiration; terrorism is our trade."

Nov 13 - Day 4. Evasion & Escape / Runaway / "Run me down and race away from me."

Nov 14 - Day 5. Human Source / Confidential Informant / "You've got such a fetching smile, but my what sharp teeth."

Nov 15 - Day 6. Multi-Level Security / Safeguarding / "Dirty my hands, steady my feet; send out the message."

Nov 16 - Day 7. Surveillance / Security / "Staring down the barrel of a .45"

Bonus prompts for switching out or mixing in: Cipher / Puzzle / Classified / Deception / Handbook / Electronic Warfare / Downtime / Bar / Sparring / Alcohol and/or Cigarettes / Self-Medication.

Please remember to include the week’s tag (ffviiturkweek) within the first 5 tags or else we might be unable to find your work! We will NOT accept/reblog anything containing Character/Ship Hate, so avoid including those in your entries. Also don’t repost anyone else’s work as your own! You are welcome to reblog other’s posts, but credit where credit is due. You can submit your works on AO3 to the event collection at https://archiveofourown.org/collections/TurkWeek And if you have any questions, don’t be afraid of sending an ask, or messaging the mod (link in the blog menu sidebar). We hope it turns out to be a fun event for everyone!

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loki-is-my-kink-awakening · 2 years ago

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Fic Writing Review 2023

Words and fics

154,766 words written

55 fics worked on

32 fics published (one shots and finished multi-chapter)

1 wip multi-chapter updated.

My busiest writing month was April with 33,341 words.

Average words per month was 14,772.

Words written per Fandom

47,911—Loki

39,877—Stranger Things

24,343—Witcher

22,741—Our Flag Means Death

11,151—Midnight Mass

6,536—MCU (wider than Loki)

2,217—The Last of Us

Ao3 fics published

33 fics published or updated

89% one shots

11% multi-chapter

31 completed fics

2 unfinished WIPs.

110,863 words published in 2023.

I completed 2 multi-chapter fics this year, with Petals In A Storm being my first ever finished multi-chapter fic.

Published Fics by Fandom

15 (43%)—Loki

12 (34%)—Witcher

3 (8.5%)—Midnight Mass

2 (5.75%)—Stranger Things

2 (5.75%)—Our Flag Means Death

1 (3%)—The Last of Us

Top 10 Fics by Kudos

Praying for Salvation (Midnight Mass)

In Any Shape or Form (Loki)

One On The Way (Witcher)

A Barking Dog Seldom Bites (OFMD)

Let Time Pass (Loki)

Fighting To Get To You (Witcher)

Silky Heat (OFMD)

Dream of Me (Loki)

Jaskier Sandwich (Witcher)

What My Heart Just Yearns To Say (Witcher)

My fandom fic events in 2023

OFMD Reverse Big Bang—fic published in June

Steddie Big Bang—fic in progress, due January 2024

Fandom Trumps Hate—fics in progress, due December.

Notes and tags below the cut

I started counting my words written in March, so my figures from January and February are a rough calculation and I’m probably being too harsh on the final count.

I also had a really stressful few months during a team restructure, so I’ve not been great at keeping an accurate record the whole year, which I regret because it took a lot more time to pull this together because of that.

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Now I’ve bored you with all my stats, here's the deal for those I’ve tagged below.

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thisapplepielife · 1 year ago

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✨ Fic Writing Review 2023 ✨

Thanks so much for the tags @thefreakandthehair, @wynnyfryd @penny00dreadful & @cranberrymoons! (I just waited until I was done posting on AO3 for the year.)

Words and Fics

395,176 words posted on ao3, plus another 62kish for my Steddie NaNo project that hasn't been finished/posted yet. Plus any Tumblr drabbles and other random WIPs I didn't post on AO3.

22 fics published

1 multi-chapter fic finished (Tuesday's Gone With the Wind)

1 series completed (Wildflowers...and All the Rest, 15 parts)

1 drabble collection done (Steddie Holiday Drabbles, 30 parts)

5 one-shots (Let the Boy Be Merry, Yours for the Weekend, King Steve, If You Only Believe & Permanent 99.)

If my sloppy math is right, that is a 132% increase on words posted in 2023 compared to 2022. (I don't predict I'll beat it in 2024. Tuesday's and Wildflowers were a lot of words, lol.)

Top 10 Fics by Kudos

Tuesday's Gone With the Wind

Let the Boy Be Merry

Yours for the Weekend

If You Only Believe

King Steve

Collection: Steddie Holiday Drabbles

You Don't Know How It Feels

Permanent 99

Wildflowers

Wake Up Time

Fandom fic events I participated in during 2023

@steddiemicrofic

@steddieholidaydrabbles

@steddiemas

Upcoming Events and Projects for 2024

Spicy Six Winter Fanworks Challenge (Office Party Prompt)

Untitled (But Not Really) Steddie NaNo Project

Corroded Coffin Fanworks Challenge (Stay tuned!)

Maybe, Maybe...Maybe? (Digging Around in the WIP Junk Drawer)

Fic w/the Steddie-Coded Title

Here You Come Again

Reach Out and Touch Someone

Making Circles

Come As You Are

Rules & Tags below the cut!

Anyone else who wants to do this and hasn't, please do! I just waited until the end of the year, so I'm sure I'm pulling up the rear and late to the party. (What else is new?)

#fic writing review 2023 #tag games #ao3 writer #stranger things #steddie fic thoughts

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freyayuki · 2 years ago

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Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia Machina Kunagiri Burst Banners Cycle

The banners featuring the Burst or BT weapon of Machina Kunagiri from Final Fantasy Type-0 are coming soon in the Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia (DFFOO) mobile game.

Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid Banner 1

The Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid banner 1 features the following chars and their weapons:

Machina Kunagiri from Final Fantasy Type-0 - 15cp, 35cp, Ex, LD, and Burst or BT

Paine from Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 - 15cp, 35cp, Ex, and LD

Leo Cristophe from Final Fantasy VI - 15cp, 35cp, and Ex

Have everything on this banner except for Machina’s Burst and Paine’s LD. Have fully max limit broken all the 15cp, 35cp, and Ex weapons on this banner.

Machina’s and Leo’s Ex weapons have been Purpled or upgraded to Ex+ 3/3. Paine’s Ex is at base Ex only. Machina’s LD is also fully MLB.

Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid Banner 2

The Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid banner 2 features the following chars and their weapons:

Shantotto from Final Fantasy XI - 15cp, 35cp, Ex, LD, and Burst or BT

Wakka from Final Fantasy X - 15cp, 35cp, Ex, and LD

Edge Geraldine from Final Fantasy IV - 15cp, 35cp, and Ex

Missing Shantotto’s BT and Edge’s Ex. Neither are must-haves for me so skipping this banner.

Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid Banner 2 Free First Multi-Draw Results

But we get a free multi-draw on the Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid banners as part of the currently ongoing winter campaign.

Banner 2′s free pulls gave me a gold orb. Just ended up with a dupe of Wakka’s LD though. Ah, well. It’s fine.

And, as it turned out, apparently I never MLB’d the first copy of Wakka’s LD that I got so this dupe wasn’t just a Power Stone after all.

Thoughts about Machina Kunagiri from Final Fantasy Type-0

It’s been a long time since Machina Kunagiri from Final Fantasy Type-0 (#ad) was first introduced as a playable char in Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia.

When Machina debuted into the game, he only had his 15cp, 35cp, and Ex weapons. Back then, I planned to pull for him only because I wanted his Ex.

Machina’s Ex gives an A Sphere called Break Hit Base Attack Up Shorter. This Sphere has the following effect:

Raises INT BRV, ATK by 10% for 3 turns when inflicting Break or attacking target afflicted with Break

I wanted to give this Sphere to Zack Fair from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII.

So after getting Machina’s Ex, I readily Purpled it and gave its Sphere to Zack. No regrets. I talk more about that in another post.

But as I watched the cut scenes in Machina’s event, I ended up liking him, so much so that I Purpled his armor then spent the time to farm for his perfect Artifacts - 3 ATK 108 with Dual-Wielding Star Pupil Boost★★ (Raises MAX BRV, ATK by 5% while Awakening buff active). Even got him 2 ATK 108 with MAX BRV 330 Arts.

After hearing about Machina’s LD, I looked forward to its arrival on the English or Global version of DFFOO.

It was after I’d obtained Machina’s LD that I decided to give him triple real Spheres.

Couldn’t completely make up my mind on what to equip to him though so, at the moment, he only has the following:

Oerba Yun Fang’s (from Final Fantasy XIII) Break Hit Attack Up Longer (RF) A Sphere

When inflicting Break or attacking target afflicted with Break: • Raises own ATK by 4% for 6 turns

Yang Fang Leiden’s (from Final Fantasy IV) Critical Attack Boost Up Shorter A Sphere

When dealing critical hit: • Raises MAX BRV and ATK by 10% for 3 turns *Does not stack with same sphere

Celes Chere’s (from Final Fantasy VI) Ability BRV Gain B Sphere

Increases BRV by 40% of INT BRV after using ability, once per turn *Also applies to abilities changed from BRV Attack, HP Attack

A little while after Machina’s LD dropped, Noctis Lucis Caelum from Final Fantasy XV and Ardyn Izunia (Ardyn Lucis Caelum) from Final Fantasy XV showed up.

Was able to get their full kits, including their Burst weapons, so I ended up using them way more than Machina.

As a result of that, I ended up kinda regretting giving Yang’s Sphere to Machina, to the point that I actually considered removing it from him.

It’s still on him now because I didn’t want to use a Reset Stone to remove it (a Reset stone will ensure you can remove the Sphere without losing it), and I didn’t know who else to give it to anyway. But I thought I’d definitely remove it if I had someone to give it to.

Much, much later, I heard that Machina got a Burst weapon in the Japanese version of DFFOO. Was so hyped when I heard about that.

Because I do like Machina. Now I planned to pull for his Burst and fully build him, including giving him triple real Spheres.

Been looking forward to the arrival of Machina’s BT. I’m glad that time will soon be upon us.

So now I’m preparing by trying to decide what I’ll do about his Spheres. Should I replace Yang’s Sphere? If yes, then what should I give to him instead? What about his other Sphere Slots?

Also bought Machina’s High Armor already. Too bad it can’t be Realized yet. Because yes, I’m also going to upgrade his High Armor to Blue.

Machina already has his Bloom Stone and all of his Boards have already been completed. So now I’m just waiting for his Burst weapon.

Aside from Bluing Machina’s High Armor, I’m also planning to upgrade his Burst to Burst+ or BT+ 3/3 or Green. He’s all set to be my second BT+ 3/3 char. The first one was Ace from Final Fantasy Type-0.

Where and how to get Machina’s Burst weapon?

Now about the Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid banner 1. Haven’t made up my mind yet on whether I should gem or ticket this banner.

Yes, I want Machina’s Burst and, one way or the other, I will have it. Just need to decide how I’m gonna get it.

Right now, I already have more than 50 Burst Tokens so I can use these to exchange for Machina’s BT the moment it becomes available in the Burst weapons shop.

Could also just use gems to pity his BT. I do have more than enough to be able to do so.

Aside from this banner that features Paine’s LD, Machina’s Burst will also show up on the following banners:

banner with Snow Villiers’s (from Final Fantasy XIII) LD and Lion’s (from Final Fantasy XI) LD

banner with Cinque’s (from Final Fantasy Type-0) LD and Ursula’s (from Final Fantasy IV) LD

Already have Lion’s LD as well as the rest of her weapons.

Have all of Snow’s weapons except for his LD but he’ll be getting a Burst weapon in the future and when that happens, his LD will be featured on a banner with Lyse Hext’s (from Final Fantasy XIV) LD.

So I can just pull on that banner and get the chance to obtain 2 new LDs and 1 BT. That banner even features Leon’s (Leonhart from Final Fantasy II) Ex which is one of the few Ex weapons that I’m still missing.

So planning to just skip Snow’s LD banner now aside from the free pull. Because of course we’re also getting free draws on all these banners.

Man, DFFOO is too good and generous. Final Fantasy Record Keeper (FFRK), please take notes.

The Cinque and Ursula banner is kinda appealing because I’m missing both of the featured LDs there.

Ursula’s gonna be the latest playable char in this game so I don’t have any of her other weapons yet.

Cinque’s outdated already though and I don’t really know anything about Ursula’s kit so I don’t know how good or meta she is. Haven’t really heard much talk about her so she doesn’t seem like a must-have or something.

On the other hand, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about how good Paine is as well as how unique she is.

Depending on her current position in the party, she can be a debuffer or buffer. If she’s in the middle slot, then she can be both.

Kinda interested in her but not sure it’s worth it to gem her banner. Maybe I should just try my luck with tickets. Hmm. Definitely need to think about this some more.

If I gem Paine’s LD banner, then I’ll have a higher chance of getting Machina’s Burst.

I’d love to be able to Green Machina’s BT the moment it shows up but I shouldn’t use my Tokens yet to exchange for it.

I need to wait until all the free draws for all of his banners are over before using my Tokens.

The chances of this happening are pretty slim but still, what if a free draw gives me Machina’s Burst? I don’t want to spend 50 Tokens only to end up with a dupe on a free pull.

But if I gem Paine’s banner and just happen to get Machina’s Burst on the way to getting her LD then I can Green it right away and won’t need to wait anymore. My Tokens can also be used on another Burst.

Is it really worth it to gem Paine’s LD though? Sure, she seems good to have, but I don’t think she’s all that necessary. I do have lots of other supports and debuffers already.

And it really seems like a waste to gem a banner where I’m only really after 1 or 2 weapons. Maybe I’m better off just using tickets here then I can save my gems for other upcoming banners.

Heck, the Cinque and Ursula banner seems way better if only because at least I’m missing a lot more weapons there.

Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid Banner 1 Free First Multi-Draw Results

Much later: at long last, after what feels like forever, the first Machina BT banner is finally here.

The free multi-draw on the Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid banner 1 gave me a gold orb which turned into a dupe of Paine’s Ex. Aww, too bad that hadn’t been her LD instead.

Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid Banner 1 Tickets Pulls Results

Anyway, after thinking about it some more, decided to just use tickets on the Savage Winds: Elvoret Raid banner 1.

Thanks to Fran’s (from Final Fantasy XII) LD showing up for free and the new events and such that we’ve been having (I talk more about all of these in other posts), have plenty of tickets (714, to be more precise).

I know the chances of getting Machina’s Burst via tickets will be really low but it’s fine.

I plan to just wait and then Token it after the Ursula and Cinque banner shows up unless I happen to get it via the other free multi-draws we’ll be having.

Got the usual bonze and silver trash and gold dupes while pulling. Then, a bit later on, a gold orb showed up.

I thought I was gonna get something crappy again since I kept seeing bronze and silver crap.

Then the last item appeared. It was the only gold on this pull and it turned out to be -

My very first copy of Paine’s LD! Hell, yes! So happy to see this.

Still have 634 tickets left when Paine’s LD showed up. Missed out on Machina’s BT but still happy anyway since Paine’s LD came home. Done with this banner now.

Paine from Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2

Purpled Paine’s Ex and MLB’d her LD. Completed all of her Summon Boards. Got her Bloom Stone. Bought her High Armor and Realized it to 0/3.

Unlocked the tiles on her Char Boards that would give me her LD Call ability and LD extension passive.

Equipped Paine with triple RF Spheres. It took a while but I also managed to get her triple of her preferred Artifacts - 3 ATK 108 with Warrior of the Gullwings Boost★★ (Raises own INT BRV, MAX BRV, ATK, DEF by 5% while Dressphere active).

Machina Kunagiri from Final Fantasy Type-0

Don’t have Machina’s BT yet but since his High Armor can now be upgraded, I decided to spend the resources to Blue it already.

A bit later on, I also finally decided what to do about Machina’s Spheres. Chose to keep Yang’s and Celes’s Spheres equipped to him.

Then I Purpled a dupe Vayne Carudas Solidor (from Final Fantasy XII) Ex for his Sphere.

Machina now has the following Spheres:

Vayne Carudas Solidor’s (from Final Fantasy XII) Broken Power

When attacking target afflicted with Break: • Increases BRV damage dealt by 10%

Yang Fang Leiden’s (from Final Fantasy IV) Critical Attack Boost Up Shorter A Sphere

When dealing critical hit: • Raises MAX BRV and ATK by 10% for 3 turns *Does not stack with same sphere

Celes Chere’s (from Final Fantasy VI) Ability BRV Gain B Sphere

Increases BRV by 40% of INT BRV after using ability, once per turn *Also applies to abilities changed from BRV Attack, HP Attack

I thought I’d get the best of both worlds and give Machina both an ATK up and BRV damage up Sphere. He even gets MAX BRV up as well thanks to Yang’s Sphere.

Intersecting Wills: Parted Hopes Banner

The Intersecting Wills: Parted Hopes banner features the following chars and their weapons:

Machina Kunagiri from Final Fantasy Type-0 - Burst or BT only

Snow Villiers from Final Fantasy XIII - 15cp, 35cp, Ex, and LD

Lion from Final Fantasy XI - 15cp, 35cp, Ex, and LD

Relm Arrowny from Final Fantasy VI - 15cp, 35cp, and Ex

The only things I’m missing on this banner are Snow’s LD and Machina’s BT.

Intersecting Wills: Parted Hopes Banner Free First Multi-Draw Results

I still plan to just skip this banner other than doing the free first multi-draw that we’re getting thanks to the currently ongoing winter campaign.

I can just pull for Snow’s LD when he gets his BT because it really feels like a waste to pull on this banner when I’m only missing 2 items here.

Snow’s LD and BT banner with Lyse’s LD and Leon’s Ex is way better for me since I have the potential to get more new relics from there.

But apparently the game wants me to have Snow’s LD right now because I just did the free multi-draw and this showed up at the end -

My very first copy of Snow’s LD! Hell, yes! Also, welp. Color me surprised. Was totally not expecting this at all. But super thankful and very pleased to see this.

Man, did I mention that I love DFFOO? Because I really do love this game. Sure, there are some things that I don’t like about it, but there are plenty of things to love about this game.

Anyway, aside from Snow’s LD, also ended up with a dupe of his Ex. Now I really am done with this banner.

Gentle Fist Banner

The Gentle Fist banner features the following chars and their weapons:

Machina Kunagiri from Final Fantasy Type-0 - Burst or BT only

Cinque from Final Fantasy Type-0 - 15cp, 35cp, Ex, and LD

Ursula from Final Fantasy IV - 15cp, 35cp, Ex, and LD

Freya Crescent from Final Fantasy IX - 15cp, 35cp, and Ex

Missing all of Ursula’s weapons. Also missing Cinque’s LD and Machina’s BT.

Gentle Fist Banner Free First Multi-Draw Results

As part of the currently ongoing winter campaign, we get a free multi-draw on the Gentle Fist banner.

The free pull gave me a dupe of Cinque’s 15cp. Meh.

Gentle Fist Banner Tickets Pulls Results

Currently have 944 tickets on hand.

Decided to use 40 of them. One 10-pull gave me my first copies of Ursula’s 15cp and 35cp. This also automatically recruited her into my party.

The rest of my pulls gave me crap. Still have plenty of tickets so was wondering if I should keep going.

After thinking about it some more, decided not to. Sure, Ursula and Cinque would be nice to have but neither seemed all that necessary. Also didn’t think I’d really build either of them even if I manage to snag their LDs.

Besides, the next event after this one will mark the beginning of the Crystal Level and Level 90 Awakenings.

A few chars will be Awakened so they can now go from Crystal Level and Level 80 to 90. Neither Ursula nor Cinque will be Awakenable yet so I think I’m better off just pulling for them during Ursula’s Lost Chapter event banner.

Machina Kunagiri from Final Fantasy Type-0

All the banners featuring Machina’s Burst weapon are now here. Didn’t get his BT from any of my pulls, free or otherwise, so now it’s time. I can finally use my Burst Tokens to get Machina’s BT.

Exchanged 50 of my BT Tokens to get Machina’s Burst Weapon, Dreadnaughts (0).

As soon as I got it, wasted no time in spending the Book and Ingots needed to upgrade it to Green or BT+ 3/3.

Equipped it to Machina. Now he’s finally complete. Can’t wait to start using him.

Conclusion

So, what about you? Did you pull for Machina Kunagiri or any of these other chars? What do you think about these banners? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions by leaving a comment below or by reblogging or replying to this post.

Notes:

screenshots are from my Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia game account

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Best Seele Build Guide (2025) for Honkai: Star Rail – Light Cones, Relics & Team Synergy

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Seele's Deadly Arsenal: Complete Build & Team Guide for Honkai: Star Rail 2025

In Honkai: Star Rail, Seele remains one of the most potent single-target Quantum DPS characters available. As a 5-star Hunt Path unit, Seele excels at quickly eliminating enemies while chaining turns through her talent-based mechanics. Whether you're preparing for Memory of Chaos, tackling high-difficulty events, or optimizing your general team comps, building Seele correctly is key to maximizing her performance.

This 2025 Seele build guide covers everything you need—from the best Light Cones and relic sets to team compositions and stat priorities. All insights here reflect the most recent game updates, ensuring your Seele build is both effective and future-proof. Whether you're a new player pulling her from the standard pool or a veteran refining your roster, this guide will help you unlock Seele’s full potential.

Best Light Cones for Seele

In Honkai: Star Rail, Seele benefits most from Light Cones that boost critical stats and enhance her single-target burst capabilities. Here are the top Light Cone options categorized by availability and performance:

⭐ Signature Light Cone – In the Night

Crit Rate +18%

For every 10 SPD above 100, Seele gains:

+6% DMG to Basic ATK and Skill (up to 6 stacks)

+12% CRIT DMG to Ultimate

This Light Cone is designed specifically for Seele. The innate 18% Crit Rate helps her get closer to the critical hit cap. Her naturally high base speed (115) and speed boost from her skill (+25%) ensure that you benefit from all six stacks of the passive effect in most battle scenarios, offering:

+36% DMG to Basic ATK and Skill

+72% CRIT DMG to Ultimate

The synergy between the speed scaling and her damage types makes In the Night her undisputed BiS (Best in Slot) option.

⭐ 4-Star Alternative – Cruising in the Stellar Sea (Free-to-Play Option)

Base Crit Rate +8%

+8% Crit Rate against enemies under 50% HP

+20% ATK for two turns after defeating an enemy (S1)

At S5: +16% Crit Rate (up to 32% situational) and +40% ATK

This cone is a standout free-to-play alternative, particularly effective in enemy-heavy encounters where Seele can trigger her Talent-based resurgence. The crit rate bonus aligns perfectly with her need to secure consistent critical hits, while the attack buff significantly boosts her damage window.

⭐ 4-Star Option – Swordplay

Increases DMG by 8% per hit on the same target (up to 5 stacks)

S5: Up to +40% DMG on one target

This Light Cone is ideal for boss encounters or elite enemies. While Seele often switches targets to trigger her Talent, during longer single-target fights, this Light Cone enables major damage scaling. However, its effectiveness drops in multi-target scenarios.

⭐ 4-Star Option – Only Silence Remains

+16% ATK

If ≤2 enemies on field: +12% Crit Rate

At S5: +32% ATK and +24% Crit Rate

This Light Cone performs best in situations with fewer enemies. When optimized for turn-based elimination and resurgence activation, this cone adds consistent critical output and flat attack scaling. It's a viable fallback if signature and F2P options are unavailable.

⭐ 4-Star Option – River Flows in Spring

+8% SPD and +12% ATK

Buff removed after taking DMG or not attacking for one turn

While the raw buffs are attractive, this Light Cone’s conditional uptime makes it inconsistent for Seele's dynamic playstyle. It may serve as a temporary boost during early progression.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Best-in-slot: In the Night for total synergy and unmatched damage scaling.

Best F2P: Cruising in the Stellar Sea—sustainable buffs for consistent fights.

Boss fights: Swordplay offers stacking damage for focused encounters.

Fallback options: Only Silence Remains or River Flows in Spring work when optimized around smaller teams or stealth timing.

Best Relic Sets for Seele

Seele’s damage scaling relies heavily on crit rate, crit damage, attack, and Quantum DMG. The ideal relic set enhances her ability to consistently eliminate enemies and trigger extra turns through her Talent. Choosing the correct relics also depends on whether your team provides additional defense ignore or if Seele is the primary nuker.

⭐ Best-in-Slot (No DEF Ignore Support): The Ashblazing Grand Duke

2-Piece Bonus: +8% CRIT Rate

4-Piece Bonus: +20% DMG to Skill & Ultimate; +25% Skill DMG after using Ultimate

This set excels when Seele is the main damage dealer. The crit rate bonus eases substat requirements, while the 4-piece bonuses focus directly on her most used abilities—Skill and Ultimate. After using her Ultimate, her Skill gets a burst in damage, synergizing perfectly with her resurgence mechanic.

Why It Works:

Boosts her most used attacks (Skill and Ultimate)

Maintains damage buffs through natural rotation

Consistent even without Quantum Weak enemies

⭐ Best-in-Slot (If Team Provides DEF Ignore): Genius of Brilliant Stars

2-Piece Bonus: +10% Quantum DMG

4-Piece Bonus: Ignores 10% DEF (extra 10% if the target is Quantum Weak)

If you’re running Seele with teammates who offer DEF debuffs (e.g., Pela or Silver Wolf), this becomes her most effective set. The 20% DEF ignore (when active) dramatically increases her burst potential, especially in boss fights.

When to Use:

Enemy is Quantum Weak

Team includes DEF reduction skills or traces

Need max burst potential for elite enemies

⭐ Alternative Builds: 2-Piece Combos

If you're still farming or lack complete 4-piece sets, you can combine 2-piece sets for solid returns:

2pc Genius of Brilliant Stars + 2pc Ashblazing Grand Duke

+10% Quantum DMG, +8% Crit Rate

2pc Genius + 2pc Musketeer of Wild Wheat

+10% Quantum DMG, +12% ATK

2pc Genius + 2pc Inert Salsotto (from Planar Ornaments)

Great synergy when high Crit Rate is achieved

These combos are effective when optimizing around the best available stats or mixing until you complete a full 4-piece build.

🔧 Main Stats Priority:

Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG (based on current ratio)

Feet: ATK% (preferred), SPD (for Speed threshold builds)

Planar Sphere: Quantum DMG Boost

Link Rope: ATK%

📊 Substats Priority:

CRIT Rate (aim close to 100%)

CRIT DMG

ATK%

SPD (if building for ≥160 SPD breakpoints)

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Use Ashblazing Grand Duke if you don’t run DEF-Ignore support.

Use Genius of Brilliant Stars when Quantum Weakness is present or team supports DEF shred.

Combine 2-piece sets until full sets with optimal substats are available.

Prioritize CRIT Rate over CRIT DMG until Seele hits ~70–80% CRIT.

Best Team Compositions for Seele

Seele excels in teams that amplify her burst damage and allow her to chain multiple actions using her resurgence mechanic. Because she thrives on speed, crit, and turn economy, her ideal teams include buffers, debuffers, and supports that boost survivability and enable quantum-based synergies.

⭐ Core Team Archetype (Standard Seele Hypercarry)

1. Seele (Quantum, Hunt) – Main DPS 2. Bronya / Asta – Buffer 3. Pela / Silver Wolf – Debuffer 4. Luocha / Gepard / Bailu – Sustainer

🔹 Team Example #1 – Seele Hypercarry with Bronya

Bronya (Harmony): Provides Crit DMG boost, ATK buff, and turn advance.

Pela (Nihility): Reduces enemy DEF to maximize Seele's burst potential.

Luocha (Abundance): Heals without consuming turns and adds sustain.

Pros:

High burst potential through ATK and Crit scaling.

Pela’s DEF shred pairs well with Genius of Brilliant Stars.

Strong survivability and turn control.

🔹 Team Example #2 – Seele Hypercarry with Asta

Asta (Harmony): Increases SPD (key for stacking In the Night) and provides ATK buffs.

Silver Wolf (Nihility): Applies Quantum Weakness for better Genius set uptime and def debuff.

Gepard (Preservation): Shields the team while offering freeze-based control.

Pros:

Enhanced synergy with Seele’s Light Cone through SPD scaling.

Quantum Weakness makes her Genius relic set viable even vs. non-Quantum enemies.

Asta’s turn manipulation and buffs increase Seele’s total turns.

🔹 F2P-Friendly Seele Team

Tingyun (Harmony): Grants energy regeneration and ATK buffs.

Natasha (Abundance): Offers solid healing and cleanse utility.

Pela (Nihility): Budget-friendly DEF shred and debuff support.

Pros:

No premium units required.

Offers decent uptime for Seele's buffs.

Cost-efficient build that’s scalable with relic improvements.

🧠 Team Composition Tips:

Always include one buffer: Seele’s crit-heavy playstyle requires ATK and Crit DMG boosts.

Defense reduction = damage amplifier: Pela, Silver Wolf, or armor-breaking characters help massively.

Speed buffs scale Seele’s cone: Use Asta or Bronya to hit speed breakpoints for extra cone damage.

Survivability matters: She’s fragile — include a healer or shielder in most setups.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Build around Seele’s strengths: single-target burst and speed scaling.

Optimal supports: Bronya, Asta, Pela, Silver Wolf, Tingyun.

Sustain options: Luocha, Gepard, Natasha, or Bailu.

Synergize relics, buffs, and speed boosts to maximize extra turns and burst windows.

Main Stats and Substat Recommendations for Seele

To ensure Seele reaches her maximum burst potential, her stat spread must align with her core mechanics—high critical output, fast turns, and boosted Quantum damage. These values help her defeat enemies quickly and trigger her bonus turns more reliably.

🎯 Main Stats Breakdown:

Relic SlotRecommended Main StatReasonBodyCrit Rate / Crit DamageChoose based on your crit ratio. Aim for ~70–100% Crit Rate.FeetATK%Better general scaling. Use SPD only if targeting specific thresholds.Planar SphereQuantum DMG BoostIncreases all her output regardless of skill used.Link RopeATK%Scales across her kit and benefits most from buffs.

⚠️ Only use SPD Boots if you're deliberately targeting 160+ SPD for Light Cone or planar bonuses.

📈 Substat Priority:

Crit Rate – Stability in burst. Close to 100% reduces RNG dependency.

Crit Damage – Amplifies all critical hits once Crit Rate is stable.

ATK% – Essential damage scaler, works across all skills and ultimates.

SPD – Crucial for maximizing uptime of speed-based Light Cone effects and faster turn cycling.

💡 Target Stat Benchmarks for Late Game (Without Buffs):

Crit Rate: 75–85% minimum (more if not using a crit-heavy Light Cone)

Crit Damage: 140–180%

SPD: 134–145 minimum (with Asta/Bronya you can reach 160+)

ATK: 3,500–4,200 depending on relic quality

🔁 Building Seele With Specific Goals:

GoalFeet StatSPD TargetCommentsMaximize Cone StacksSPD160+Needed for full In the Night effectStable Crit RotationATK%134–145More raw power, better for F2P buildsFlexible Hybrid BuildATK%~140Mix of damage and turn economy

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Prioritize Crit Rate first — missing crits ruins Seele’s damage cycle.

Use ATK% boots unless you are speed-stacking to hit cone thresholds.

Balance Crit Rate and Crit Damage around a 1:2 ratio for optimal output.

Upgrade relics with high Crit Rate, Crit Damage, ATK%, and SPD substats.

Conclusion

Seele stands as one of the most reliable single-target DPS options in Honkai: Star Rail, particularly when built around speed, crit scaling, and Quantum amplification. With the right relics, Light Cones, and teammates, she can clear waves rapidly and dominate elite encounters through her resurgence mechanic and rapid turn cycling.

To fully maximize Seele’s damage:

Equip her with In the Night for the highest synergy and scaling.

Choose relic sets like Ashblazing Grand Duke or Genius of Brilliant Stars, depending on team support and enemy type.

Prioritize stats like Crit Rate, Crit Damage, ATK%, and SPD to ensure every action contributes to a burst window.

Pair her with buffers like Bronya or Asta, and defenders or healers to sustain her glass-cannon nature.

Whether you’re using Seele in Memory of Chaos, event challenges, or standard content, her performance remains top-tier when built with precision.

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JioCinema App: The Streaming Experience That Speaks India's Language

Introduction: More Than Just an App, It's a Habit

In a country as diverse and mobile-first as India, having access to entertainment that feels familiar, relevant, and accessible isn't a luxury—it’s an expectation. The JioCinema app has risen to meet that demand by offering a hyper-localized streaming platform tailored to the habits of Indian users.

What started as a content extension for Jio subscribers has now become a go-to source for daily entertainment, live sports, and multilingual cinema—all in one intuitive mobile app.

Where Everyday Entertainment Meets Convenience

The average Indian user doesn’t just watch content—they live with it. From auto-rickshaw rides to late-night family movie sessions, the JioCinema app has embedded itself into routines across the country.

Key to its success is its on-demand, ad-free (for premium), data-optimized experience. Users no longer have to plan around TV schedules or juggle subscriptions—JioCinema fits into their day, not the other way around.

Built for India: Language, Access, and Affordability

What separates JioCinema from global competitors is its deep understanding of regional preferences. The app offers:

Content in over 10 Indian languages

Region-specific movie collections and TV channels

Local festival specials, devotional streams, and cultural programming

This sense of cultural familiarity creates trust and encourages long-term engagement.

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For millions of sports fans, JioCinema has become the official companion during IPL season and other tournaments. It doesn’t just show the match—it brings the match to life.

With multi-angle camera views, in-match statistics, and commentary in your language, JioCinema has turned mobile cricket streaming into a premium experience—without charging a premium.

This sports-first strategy has helped the platform pull in massive user volumes, even surpassing traditional broadcasters during key matches.

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Smart download feature to queue episodes while on Wi-Fi

Adaptive quality to prevent buffering, even on slower networks

“Continue Watching” synced across devices

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Unlike niche platforms, JioCinema attracts a broad demographic:

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Looking Beyond 2024: The Platform’s Roadmap

JioCinema is not standing still. Future features may include:

Original series exclusive to the platform

Social viewing tools for group streams

Deeper integration with JioFiber and JioTV

AI-driven voice search in local languages

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The JioCinema app isn’t just another OTT platform. It’s India’s answer to what digital entertainment should look like—free where it counts, smart where it matters, and rooted in the lives of its users.

If you’re looking for a reliable, mobile-ready way to enjoy everything from cricket to cinema in your language, JioCinema is the app that delivers—not just once, but every day.

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sadfragilegirl · 3 months ago

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So they announced about getting 10 more Limited Deepspace Wish Tickets from the mail.

I tried to resist temptation NOT TO pull it or it will refresh pity but I AM SAVED because I didn't get any of the Caleb 5 star myth pairs because I only got 4 star cards that are already maxed ranked.

I guess that's enough pulling so I would rather stayed that pity count in this picture above for the future multi banner and I won't be using 20 free Deepspace Wish tickets when the Sylus Birthday Banner event comes.

Last but not least, 40K RED DIAMONDS REACHED! Next goal is 45K, which is 300 pulls total!

#love and deepspace #caleb

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28 Celebrity Short Hairstyles for Every Type of Hair

Celebrity short hairstyles for every hair type. Find inspiration and tips to achieve your perfect look with our expert guides. Short hair provides an excellent opportunity to move on from lengthy locks and try out adventurous, bold looks. Whether opting for a pixie or a traditional shag, short hair offers a lot of flexibility and styling freedom. "Mia Farrow's pixie cut in Rosemary’s Baby remains a classic, and in the 90s, Angelina Jolie brought a fresh interpretation of the pixie to a new audience," shares celebrity and editorial hairstylist Davey Mathew. Currently, we can admire Emma Stone's airy pixie, which captured attention at the 2025 Golden Globes for its effortless and modern vibe. Among the numerous advantages of shorter haircuts, one of the main benefits is that they often require less upkeep and take less time to style. "To keep a short hairstyle looking its best, trim your hair every four to six weeks. Think about using fewer styling products, getting a silk pillowcase, and applying conditioning treatments," advises celebrity stylist Alex Thao. Below, we have compiled beautiful celebrity short hairstyles for you to try.

Celebrity Short Hairstyles

In this section, we showcase amazing celebrity short hairstyles worn by celebrities from across the globe. You will find a mix of classic and modern styles that have stood the test of time. Whether you’re thinking about making a bold change or just looking to revitalize your existing short hair, these celebrity hairstyles provide fantastic inspiration. Dive into each look for ideas to spark your next hair makeover. 1. Beyoncé Curly Middle Part Bob

Beyoncé is recognized for her honey-blonde hair, often styled in a wavy bob with a middle part. You can achieve a similar look by tousling your hair and using shears to create a straight cut at the ends. 2. Choppy Pixie

Consistently delivers a glamorous, sultry appearance on the red carpet, and for the Batman premiere, she showcased a sleek, choppy pixie. To recreate this style, apply a strong-hold gel to slick back the sides. 3. Retro Faux Bob

For many years, J Lo has been a trendsetter in fashion. Her gorgeous honey-brown locks combined with a rich Bordeaux lipstick lend a vintage charm to her appearance. 4. Margot Robbie Asymmetrical Lob

Margot Robbie sports a beautiful lob with her creamy blonde hair and pronounced side part; however, the unique asymmetrical cut truly elevates it to one of our all-time favorite lobs. 5. Emma Watson Perfect Bob

While we greatly admire Emma Watson sleek pixie, this bob truly shines with its remarkable adaptability. She easily shifts it from a soft, retro vibe to a sleek, contemporary style with minimal effort; on more relaxed days, she opts for a simple look with easygoing texture and casual bangs. 6. Dua Lipa Straight Bob

Dua Lipa demonstrates that a shiny golden dress can complement a straightforward slick hairstyle. This refined bob, with hair falling just past the shoulders on one side and tucked behind the ear on the other, is ideal for an elegant event or a red carpet appearance. The clean lines of this short, straight cut add sophistication. 7. Slicked Back Bob

The traditional pulled-back bob, free of creases, exudes elegance and smoothness. This hairstyle is particularly flattering on oval-shaped faces as it accentuates facial symmetry. 8. Halle Bailey Middle Part Bun

At the 2023 Met Gala, Halle Bailey showcased a breathtaking style featuring locs at the roots that effortlessly flowed into soft, vintage Hollywood curls. Now that's a curly bob! 9. Keke Palmer Multi-Colored Bob

At the BET Awards, Keke Palmer sported a vibrant multi-colored bob. A trio of highlights, featuring dark brown, medium brown, and lighter blonde, adds dimension to the hairstyle. 10. Jenna Ortega The Layered Shag

Jenna Ortega's well-known shag cut boasts shoulder-length layers that elegantly frame her face. 11. Billie Eilish Two-Toned Pin Up

Billie Eilish celebrity short hairstyles frequently changes her style and is always willing to experiment, particularly with her hair. For the Oscars, she rocked a two-toned pin-up look, incorporating green highlights at her crown and layered throughout the mid-length of her black hair. 12. Emma Stone Cinnamon Pixie

Emma Stone looked fabulous at the Golden Globes in her cinnamon pixie hairstyle. Request light layers in the front, then apply gel throughout to achieve this effortless yet stylish appearance. 13. Natalie Portman Super Pixie

The stylist for Natalie Portman left the top part of her hair longer post-buzz cut for added styling options. This is an ideal introduction to the super pixie hairstyle. 14. Keira Knightley Angled Bob

Keira Knightley cut makes us yearn for nothing less than a perfectly sharp hairstyle. It features a slight stacking at the back, enhancing the angles. She wore this haircut with both middle and side parts, each looking fabulous. 15. Lupita Nyong The Lowcut Baldie

Lupita Nyong'o looked stunning with her lowcut style at the Renaissance premiere. To achieve this look, use clippers for a close shave and employ a rat tail comb for a defined side part. 16. Rebecca Hall Wet & Wavy

Rebecca Hall showed off this gorgeous wet and wavy hairstyle at the Met Gala, which complemented her playful dress. For added definition, apply a water-based gel along with mousse and scrunch each side of your hair. 17. Yara Shahidi Natural Lob

This young style icon consistently impresses us with her stunning, voluminous celebrity short hairstyles. Unafraid to showcase her natural curls, she's styled a center-parted layered lob that brings an extra touch of flair to any ensemble. 18. Katie Holmes Rounded Bob

The rounded bob is currently more than just a fad, prompting us to revisit one of Katie Holmes' beloved celebrity short hairstyles. Her sleek, shiny bob looks even more fashionable with smooth bangs and rounded tips. 19. Halle Berry Tousled Pixie

This pixie cut is daring and seems to defy gravity. If you're searching for a celebrity short hairstyles that still allows for versatility, this longer top pixie might be your best bet. Berry earns extra style points for her lovely sun-kissed caramel highlights. 20. Gwyneth Paltrow Angled Lob

Opting for a bold, angled lob instead of a softer variant, Paltrow showcases this creamy blonde celebrity short hairstyles. A center part accentuates its contemporary balance. . A center part accentuates its contemporary balance. 21. Carey Mulligan Plain Blunt Bob

Carey Mulligan appears quite polished with her blunt bob hairstyle. This elegant look suits all hair types and textures. Introducing some waves and a color gradient can transform a classic blunt bob into a more imaginative style. 22. Kelly Osbourne Purple Sidecut

Kelly Osbourne is recognized for her vibrant purple hairstyles. The shaved sides combined with a lovely lilac hue introduce a vibrant flair to her look and highlight her stunning cheekbones. 23. Loose Curly Bob

At the 2023 Oscars party, Hailey Bieber debuted a loose, wavy bob. To recreate this style, split your hair down the center and use a large curling iron to form those relaxed curls. 24. Kelly Rowland Dirty Blonde Side Part Bob

For Cannes, Kelly Rowland refreshed her appearance with a stylish dirty blonde bob parted to the side. Tuck your hair behind your ears, swoop the sides, and curl the tips to achieve this elegant style. 25. Ruth Negga Soft, Circular Curly Cut

Ruth Negga circular curly celebrity short hairstyles radiates an effortless elegance. 26. Rihanna Curly Top

Rihanna flaunted her natural curls in a stunning twist-out style during the launch of her Fenty Beauty line. 27. Selena Gomez Sleek Bun

For the BAFTA awards, Selena Gomez opted for a classic and straightforward sleek bun. This celebrity short hairstyles is simple to achieve; just apply some quality styling gel to secure your hair back and then twist it into a bun. 28. Zendaya Curl Pins

At this year’s Golden Globes, Zendaya showcased tightly set pin curls as a tribute to pioneering women such as Dorothy Dandridge and Joyce Bryant. To create this enduring style, you can use rollers in your hair and then style it with a barrel curl.

FAQ

Q1. Does having short hair make you appear younger?Ans. Celebrity short hairstyles can enhance your features, giving you a more youthful look. Simple styles like a pixie cut or a lightly layered bob can contribute to this youthful appearance while also being easy to manage. To keep that adorable pixie cut, you'll require a trim every five weeks, whereas to maintain the shape of a perfect bob, haircuts should occur every seven to nine weeks.Q2. Is short hair more suitable for older women?Ans. There are numerous haircut styles that can suit older women well. Nevertheless, many ladies opt for shorter hair because it tends to be flattering as they age. Spiky and textured hairstyles are particularly appealing and give a more youthful vibe.Q3. Does having short hair age you?Ans. Short hair does not make you look older at all. In fact, it is very easy to care for and simplifies the styling process. However, the way you style your short hair tends to have a greater influence on your overall look than the cut itself.Q4. What does short hair signify about a woman?Ans. As many women tend to stick with longer hairstyles, those who embrace celebrity short hairstyles are often seen as daring and secure in their ability to take style risks. The distinction between men's and women's short hairstyles lies in the detailing: men typically have sharper lines, while women usually have softer edges. Read the full article

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