#Am I upset that it has to be a war of priorities?

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[datgameguy]

God do I love how Ame and Suvi’s conflict is representative of the wider conflict between Witches and Wizards. (Long ass post incoming)

First lets look at the conflict in Chapter 2 about trusting Sly’s predictions of the conclave compared to other Citadel diviners. Witches are about community and connection. Ame trusted Sly because he had a connection to Wren, no other diviners in the Citadel had Wren’s trust that we know of just Sly. Wizards on the other hand put their faith in institutions and hierarchies. If Sly’s predictions are contradicted by those of several other diviners with more influence in the system, then his predictions should be discarded. (Also keep in mind that Sly was relegated to obscurity because his predictions were largely about things that didn’t line up with the Citadel’s priorities)

So we get tension at the end of Chapter 2 because Ame (through Wren) has a connection to and trusts more in Sly as an individual than the Citadel’s diviners as an institution. Suvi on the other hand hears Steel say that a group of diviners might have contrary evidence to what Sly predicted and instinctively puts her trust in the institution over the individual.

As a result Suvi and Steel dismiss Ame’s concerns about Sly’s predictions until Ame gets so worked up about the issue that she takes drastic action to return to Toma and prepare. Of course Suvi is right to be upset with the manor in which Ame leaves, it’s incredibly reckless and could have lead to several civilians (and Eursalon!!) getting injured or killed. However she fails to see her and Steel’s roles in pushing Ame into immediate action. Steel never took Ame seriously, and Suvi largely agreed with her.

And now we get to Episode 25 and Suvi’s scathing tirade against Ame.

A big theme of this arc seems to be how both Witches and Wizards look down on one another. Steel has her line about Witches seeing Wizards as “devious, paranoid, and buffoonish,” while Suvi blows up on Ame for “that smart ass tone about Wizards.”

And you know what they’re right. Witches do look down on Wizards.

I find myself wondering how Ame, Witch of the World’s Heart and the steward of humanity, could NOT look down on Wizards. The Wizards of the Citadel may be the brightest minds humanity has to offer, but they use those gifts to fuel a seemingly endless war with Ruve and Gouthmai (a war that threatens the lives and homes of Eursalon’s family). The Citadel seems to glorify violence (remember in Chapter 1 when Suvi proudly displayed that she spilled blood on behalf of the Citadel?). We also know from Kalaya that over time the Citadel went from what was essentially a huge university, to a homogeneous and militarized society.

Thats without even mentioning how Steel herself proves the Witches assessment of Wizards correct! Steel concocts a plan for Suvi that is devious in its intentions, paranoid in its secrecy, and buffoonish in how it could undermind the meeting of the Coven and cost both Ame and Suvi their lives if discovered. While Suvi is lecturing Ame on judging Wizards she has unknowingly agreed to a plan that proves all of her assumptions correct.

Suvi is probably my favorite character in this campaign. Aabria absolutely BRINGS IT every session. I’ve no doubt that many of the things listed in this post crossed her mind and were intentional. After all, the Citadel is a defining part of Suvi’s identity.

Wizards exist in a world that does not take them seriously. We’re 25 episodes in and spirits and witches alike have constantly referred to Wizards in pejorative terms. It’s not hard to see how someone like Suvi, born in the thick of the world of Wizards would cling to the Citadel as the lone institution of the world that advocates for Wizards. Because Suvi is a wizard she is preemptively judged by nearly every witch and spirit in the story. So of course she’ll judge them too.

After all, wouldn’t you?

[wayfayrr]

Birds without feather flock together

This was a commission from @lost4pandora, it's wild x reader in their winged au - it's mostly fluff with a tinyyyy little bit of drama with the chain it was a lot of fun to write, the dynamics of this group is just so fun

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‘Wild’ - it still doesn’t feel right calling my link that nickname- hasn’t gotten back yet and it’s been at least a few hours since a bunch of the others decided they needed to talk to him. Didn’t think it’d take them till post sundown though, and from how on edge Twilight is getting… I don’t think he did either.

“You’re tinkering on it again?”

“Huh - what, well yeah I guess I am.”

Maintaining my gun is a good distraction, something quiet but well seems like Sky picked up the hearing of whatever bird he got his wings from because there are very few things I can do without him noticing. Even for this he’s cracked an eye open to look at me lazily, though still affectionately. 

“Well you only really do it when you’re stressed, I’m sure there’s no need to be at the moment.”

“You can be as sure as you like but that doesn’t change the fact that Wild and the others are still gone.”

I can’t help being stressed, not with how he’s been agitated after every single time they’ve spoken to him alone; at this point, it can’t just be a coincidence. It can’t be. The way he starts picking at his back where his wings once were tells me all I need to know. Just as Wolfie perking up from my side tells me that there’s something approaching the camp, and by the fact he hasn’t started growling it’s probably our missing members returning. 

“I’m sure because seeing as they wanted me to come with them they’re probably trying to convi- never mind. I know it’s hard but just trust me, I know they’re fine.”

“Wait no, no you were about to explain something then. What are you trying to hide?”

“I - I’ll tell you later  privately, I promise - I’m on your side here I swear.”

If the way he glanced in the direction they left from is any clue, he’s nervous about them knowing what he’s just said; it’d be cruel to push him. No matter how much I want the answers. It’s surreal how what was once a mundane task can bring so much comfort, mindlessly packing away my tools now just seems to melt off the stress. Sky mirroring it is also a bit of a relief, he looked as if he was going to start ripping out feathers if he got any more worked up. Perfectly in time for the others to walk back into camp. With Wild stressed out like I knew he’d be. The wordless flop into my arms is new though, and I’m not sure if I like it or not.

“Hey lovebug, you holding together alright?”

Still not a word, he’s simply burying himself closer to me with a sniffle… and a sob? What were they doing to him what was enough to bring him to tears. I’ll have to take sky up on his offer to explain, or maybe I could question Wars unlike the rest that were with him he looks so guilty. For now though Sky is the safest bet, he’s said that he’s on our side; the question is do I really trust him? 

Even if I don’t it’s worth putting it aside for link, being able to comfort my lover is more important than anything else right now. So getting answers needs to be a priority. Thankfully I think Sky picked that up from the glare I sent him, well not that that was hard to pick up from how he immediately went to Time to argue why he should be allowed to go off with the both of us. From the first day we met something about him has just been off.

“I promise you I’ll get to the bottom of whatever upset you my lil fluffball. They’ll get what they deserve for upsetting you.”

A tilt of his head was my reward for the soft whispers, giving me a better angle to pet and pick the many branches out of his hair. 

“If you want we could run away soon, I mean really why stay with these other heroes if all they do is upset you?”

He liked that idea a lot if the chirp he let out is any indication. 

“I’d sing for you pretty boy, as soon as we get back, I swear that to you my love.”

“Um-” 

“Wars? What do you want?”

“Time’s agreed for you and Wild to leave the camp with Sky and myself, we can leave now if you want.”

Hopefully sky will still be willing to talk even though wars is there, who knows maybe they both end up spilling it. Granted Wars himself has been acting with more, what guilt? Pity? Towards Wild and I since the other day when the post arrived, this whole stiuation has just made him moreso, perhaps that’s why Sky suggested he be the one to ‘aid’ us, if that’s what he did.  

“That would be perfect. Do you know where we can go for privacy?”

“N-no this isn’t a hyrule I’m familiar with, you two are the heroes here so if anyone knows a good place to go it’s you.”

I won’t lie to myself and say it isn’t at least a little pleasant to see the usually pompous parrot more timid and reserved, link seems more comfortable with him acting like this too. Enough to let me stand and help him to his own feet. 

“Mhm, you’re right about that. We aren’t too far from the plateau; you and Sky should have no issue carrying us up there right?”

“We won’t will we wars? It’s the least we can do for them, isn’t it?”

It didn’t take long to get up there and now we’re out of earshot of anyone who could possibly want to eavesdrop on us, with Wild back in my arms where he belongs. 

“What’s been going on then, what has everyone been saying or doing to Wild. That’s what we’re up here to discuss isn’t it?”

“They -”

“We.”

“Wars and a few of the others have been pressing wild about his wings. Or lack thereof.”

[houpss]

REST

🧊–return to masterlist ¡! ✥

"Good day, this is JYP ENTERTAINMENT. 26.12.2021 Lily Hwang of Stray Kids is taking a rest due to worsening panic attacks and anxiety disorder, which is why her activities are suspended for a while. All of Stray kids' next events, comebacks and promotions will be released without her participation until she is fully recovered! We ask fans for understanding and all possible support, she asked you not to worry about her.JYPE will consider the artist's health a top priority and will do everything possible to support Lily's speedy recovery."

Then this statement from the Company shocked everyone and everyone was very upset by this development of events. Hundreds of thousands of letters of support were written to Lily in the bubble, they never forgot about her and encouraged her. MANIAC's comeback came out without her participation, but the students were so upset because Lily was in the teaser and in the video, but she was not in the promo or other songs.Lily appeared for the first time since her return to the bubble in May (01.05.2022), writing two messages:

[🐻]::Y/n!! hi, I feel much better. did you hear that the boys will have a world tour?:) Please visit it! I promise you'll like it (06:19 a.m)

[🐻]::I miss you and the boys, pain makes us stronger (08:32 a.m)

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On the first day of the STRAY KIDS world tour in Seoul, Lily came to the concert with Mingi and Tenshi (she was the only one who was very scared), sitting in the front rows and she was shown on the big screen at the end of the concert, the boys burst into tears and were very happy to see her because they didn't know about her arrival at the concert, Lily also cried, and then she was allowed to go up on stage and they all stood there together and cried,they hugged so much:((( I can say that it was a difficult concert without Lily and the first concert after the pandemic, the boys were very upset and happy to see Stay again, but so tearful because of Lily. (this moment went viral everywhere), (date 05.05.2022)

On July 31, 2022, the video and song TIME OUT were released, with the release of which Lily left the rest, and the students were in great shock and also cried when they saw Lily in the video and heard her voice, everyone was incredibly happy about it. Then Lily wrote in the bubble:

[🐻]::Next to Y/n I am stronger, I promise to work and work and make my baby Y/n happy (11:02 p.m)

[🐻]::War is over (reference to the song) (11:07 p.m)

[🐻]::Oh...do you want for me to stay with you? (11:10 p.m)

[🐻]::During these seven months my life has become better! all thanks to Y/n's support~ (11:12 p.m)

[🐻]:: I missed you too, baby! let's continue to work harder so that we move forward together (11:15 p.m)

[🐻]:: I traveled a lot and went to a psychotherapist, so I felt better... (11:18 p.m)

[🐻]:: My close friends and boys helped me a lot (11:27 p.m)

[🐻]:: I don’t regret that the MANIAC comeback was without me! so Y/n saw the boys' talents to the fullest (11:28 p.m)

[🐻]:: Should I live onair tomorrow??

[🐻]:: I'll carry it out! and we'll have fun! (11:30 p.m)

[🐻]:: And now I'm going to bed! soft dreams, baby 🩷 (11:35 p.m)

Lily suffered all these seven months, she was terribly ill. She did not leave the room, did not eat, and did not communicate with anyone. Even SKZ couldn’t get her out of this state, not to mention Lily’s friends. Then Donghyun arrived from New York and, together with Kiri and Tenshi, began working on Lily’s condition. They organized a tour for her to different countries: Italy, France, Canada, Greece, UAE, Japan, Great Britain, and she also visited the Maldives. Lily even thought about committing suicide if it weren’t for Seungmin, who saw the prerequisites in time and sent Lily along with Chan to a psychotherapist (Lily refused to go alone). She wanted to quit K-pop completely, but her close people stopped her. What about Lily's parents? They didn’t know about it, or rather, Lily’s mother knew and quietly sent her money for treatment, but her father simply didn’t care. he abandoned his daughter back in 2017.

I can say that everyone handled Lily's rest differently, but it was hard. I think Felix and Jongin were the most depressed,Changbin hid his fears within himself , Minho became more irritable and Jisung was anxious without Lily...what about Chan and Hyunjin? They saw Lily most at this time, perhaps she only let them in and sometimes Felix, she didn’t want to see others. Seungmin observed the situation from afar and he was the one who helped her the most, but is not visible.

[compacflt]

Hi, big fan of your fics. I've just found your Tumblr and binged everything Icemav-related. When reading about Icemav's political beliefs, I've gotten curious. Does Bradley share the same political beliefs as Ice (and Mav)? Does being raised by them or them pulling his papers influence how he votes? Or there are other factors in the play (e.g. generations, social media)? How about Jake and the other Daggers? How does this young generation of the Navy perceive politics (elections, gender, etc.)? My apologies for bombarding you with questions. But as a non-American, American politics have always been something we must pay attention to. I've seen many interesting interpretations on Tumblr but it feels more or less wistful than realistic, but I might be wrong (again not an American) so I would love to see your perspective on this. Thank you.

a good politics roundup post before i leave this blog

icemav & their conservatism: here, here, here

ice’s NECESSARY conservatism as commander of the pacific fleet (i.e. officers who are most likely to get promoted to the highest ranks do NOT break the service line when it comes to domestic politics, so by necessity ice would’ve had to keep his mouth shut, he Cannot be both a four-star and a revolutionary, like he just can’t; and being a revolutionary is otherwise antithetical to his character anyway): here, here.

and the original “ice & mav politics post” which is being updated here: here

I’ve gone back and forth on everyones politics over the last year of me being involved with these characters, but let me just tell you where I’ve ended up headcanoning them politically, if ur interested

ice: reagan democrat. “educated moderate” who was more right-leaning pre-9/11. now just a regular ol liberal (did you SEE those gay little round glasses in tgm? no way this guy isn’t a straight-up lib) with absolutely no strong feelings about most domestic politics besides “fascism bad”. Has some foreign policy opinions that areeeee questionable at best, like all members of the military elite (hangman voice: DO NOT ASK ICEMAN ABOUT CHINA. WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE). foreign policy neoliberal favoring the dovish side of the spectrum. A force conservator (“let’s save our military assets [read: my boyfriend maverick 🥺] for when we really need them, not for any old conflict. the deterring specter of the American war machine should outweigh the risk of underperforming”). He’s in favor of marriage equality of course, but treats it like a privilege and not a right. would be sad/upset if it got repealed but wouldn’t necessarily fight for it. “well at least my marriage will always be legal in california so i just won’t leave, problem solved.” Normie median Biden voter.

mav: political wildcard tbh. original 1986 mav is DEFINITELY right-leaning (i think i’ve written elsewhere, “he fully believes bill clinton is an affront to god”). i get young republican vibes from him. Full on patriotic (but dispassionate) 1980s reaganite anti-commie neoconservative. but after the 2010s i am very confused tbh. Tom cruise’s political aura is an insanely confusing one. idk. No matter what, Mav has some Hot Takes that a.) can immediately be shot down by ice using Facts and Logic at any time and b.) are not strictly partisan. He’s registered democrat just to support marriage equality (his marriage is his top priority but he doesn’t care about Other gays’ marriages, only his own), doesn’t care about any of the party’s other lines. Votes however ice tells him to. I get real “kind clueless libertarian” vibes from 2022 maverick tbh. Especially with the “isolating himself in a hangar in the middle of the mojave desert.” that has a political connotation to it for sure. bro just does whatever he wants out there

also, ice & mav live in San Diego, which… while in blue/democrat leaning California…is famously a bastion of right-wingers & has a hitler particle level off the charts… (sorry its not my favorite place in the world). That’s why they’re both continually so disgusted by San Francisco (a metonym for effete liberal homosexuality). Theyre from San Diego, hatred of SF & liberal SF politics is kinda par for the course down there.

Bradley: as u will see in the extras i definitely hc Bradley as an activist, but because he’s… in the navy and also like in his 30s… It’s not college campus activism, it’s just “things all of us in the left wing can agree upon” activism. so, like, BLM or pride, etc. He’s an “in this house we believe” yard sign liberal. He is 38 years old. hes a solid millennial so not politically hip with the kids (me)

Bradley & ice/mav disagree on the VISIBILITY of politics. Ice & mav, who did live through the vietnam era draft/near-dissolution of American society in the 60s and 70s, are not in favor of possibly losing their job/honor they have fought and killed for, for the sake of a political statement. And they believe their relationship IS a political statement, whereas Bradley would rather encourage them to treat their relationship like, I don’t know, a relationship that has a right to exist independent of politics!

Jake and the other daggers: idk. i don’t really give a shit about the daggers sorry. They r blank slates 2 me. jake especially is canonically frat-boy sexist in a way that gives me the heebs, much like original 1986 maverick and ice. But the navy tends to be the most left-wing (or thought of as left wing in common thought) service of the military, if that helps. But it is also the most traditional service of the military, and by traditional I mean BRITISH!!!! 🇬🇧💂there’s so much pomp and circumstance and hoity-toitiness that comes from the navy’s origins in the Royal Navy. A lot of sticking to outdated tradition in the very fabric of the navy itself, while the navy’s enlisted demographics shift younger and more left-wing/“revolutionary…” some interesting conflicts there. Like that one sailor who got blasted by multiple congressmen on social media for (with permission!) reading a poem about their queer identity on the USS Gerald ford’s intercom a few months back, if I remember correctly. Hoo boy the Takes that day were wild. Younger Americans tend to be more liberal but YMMV with officers, who are by nature trying to uphold outdated traditions of the navy for the sake of keeping the navy a unified service

i am of course writing carole as a christian republican who has gay friends and a gay kid not by choice but by the Grace of God

[duchess-of-oldtown]

House of The Dragon, Season 2, Episode 2 "Rhaenyra the Cruel"

Just clarifying, these are my own thoughts, you don't like them, don't bother telling me so. Also, I'm not a book purist, I like adaptions taking putting their own spin on things - if it makes sense to do so. So, here were my thoughts. Obvs, this post is dark and full of spoilers.

OK, but where is the panic here? The most important kid in Westeros just got his literal head chopped off in one of the most secure cities in the world with Vhagar on watch and other than his dad, mom and a few servants, everybody is just "yeah that happened".

I would have loved a scene of them telling Aegon about Jaehaerys. Like a build up. It feels like there's something missing.

Aegon smashing up Vizzy T's legos is valid because it's him having revenge on the man at the centre of the conflict that killed his son.

Why Aemond looking around his room like he thinks somebody was looking at his porn collection?

Give us Alicent's rage. Why isn't she angry? Why is Jaehaerys "the child"? Alicent's line about Helaena? Where's the rage?

Why is there all this speculation of who ordered this? It's obvious.

Tyland, you fucking bell end.

Aegon drag Cole, fucking drag him.

Aegon's got the rage. Where's the tag off of everyone else?

Ironrod, they could never make me hate you

The Aegon and Otto vibe is giving me Tywin and Joffrey.

Otto, that boy just lost his kid, why are you saying this shit

Alicent's human moment at the suggestion at the funeral, glancing at Aegon. She knows it's wrong

The Dragon pit? Which is a ruin after Meleys?

Jaehaerys is your Great-grandson, Otto. And yes, I'll say you aren't grieving.

Aegon looking to Alicent to make it stop and her not doing it.

Alicent? You just said this is a good idea, convinced Aegon and then go on and call it a spectacle? The hypocrisy?

Helaena. Phia, you broke my heart.

Alicent, they cut off that girl's child's head and you're worried about your hookup becoming public??? Priorities?

The costumes for the funeral, absolutely gorgeous. The little crown for Jaehaerys, we need more crowns.

The whole Blood spills everything when he sees the tools is funny but also let's us know that Larys has a reputation.

Helaena's hair is gorgeous.

Alicent stop touching Helaena, she doesn't fucking like it, she doesn't want to be there.

Aegon killing Blood *chef kiss* but that scene too short

I actually thought the wagon would knock Jaehaerys off at one point.

Phia Saban is a fucking star because I got so uncomfortable with her during that scene.

Rhaenyra upset for Helaena but also her quick thinking about protecting the island.

Also fuck that one guy on her council. Fuck you Alfred.

Also slay Rhaenys.

Book accurate Rhaenyra not letting Jace out.

Jace, your brother is dead, your mother is at war and your cousin just died, and you're serving face?

I'm sorry but that look Rhaenyra gives Daemon, the lil head fuck when she realises, it's so familial that you literally can't forget they're related. I've given that same look my siblings a hundred times

Daemon, that's not the right expression to have there. You didn't forget to take out the rubbish, you killed a kid

Rhaenyra, what's with the "it"?

This scene between Daemon and Rhaenyra, you can see while they love one another they can't trust one another. But I think Daemon told her the truth, he didn't really want the throne himself.

Why did they turn Daemon into a wife beater? Why? This is the man who gave us "I want Rhaenyra" and the hand thing, why does he have to come at her like that?

Rhaenyra, you fucking remind him of Visenya. You remind him how he left you alone.

Harrenhal. Daemon has been planning this war for so long that he's just desperate to see it all done.

Daemon's jealousy of Rhaenyra and Viserys.

Baela, I fucking love you. She was ready to chase after Daemon with Moondancer after seeing the room.

The costumes are really getting good.

CARAXES, MY BOI

Am I the only one who thinks the armour got worse? It's all bulky now

The Helaena and Aegon scene. You can see both of them have so much to say but neither are able to say it aloud.

Fuck you Cole, that's right you look at your mistake.

I thought that one servant was Pod.

Rhaenyra playing with Viserys and Aegon. Oh they're so sweet.

Rhaenyra is serving ✨face✨

"have you told anyone?" Alicent he'd fucking be executed? Sent to the Wall?

Cole leave that Cargyll alone. You're the one who literally fucked the Queen and had her put it back on you. You're the one who defiled the cloak. Your purity? You fucking whore.

Headbutt him Cargyll.

Cargyll asking the real fucking questions here.

I love how all the kingsguard just left because well, they remember Joffrey Lonmouth.

Criston Cole fall down a privy already.

I miss Ser Barristan.

Cole needs a headbutt.

Baela and Jace, serving cunt together, we could of had it all.

Jace, Daddy Harwin, Ser Harwin loved you. Why question it?

Just "I miss luke", there's a scene missing there.

Aemond at the brothel... That boy was abused by that woman, why would they do that to him? Also, why the fuck would he tell her about Luke?

The FUCK are you allowed to call him Luke.

Oh, they teased you? They teased you you school shooter vibes momma's boy?

Why is Hugh Hammer getting a storyline? I don't care about him? Where is Nettles? WHY COULDN'T WE HAVE NETTLES?

Yeah his wife and kid will die.

OK, but why are Alyn and Adam giving off that one Tiktok about eating at Olive Garden?

Corlys with the whole "I'm not a king", girl it was 20 years ago. Also, dom!Rhaenys. He gets pegged.

"I'm here, Meleys is here." DON'T FUCKING TOUCH ME

Rhaenyra and her book about Visenya.

Mysaria and Rhaenyra? It's not giving me anything. It feels out of place. But good on Mysaria for fixing the accent.

Seasmoke 😭

Hanging the ratcatchers is fair enough. Now, give us the Red Keep cats pls.

The dog 😭

Otto why are you more upset over PR?

Also WHY IS OTTO SERVING CUNT? WHY? WHAT IS HAPPENING?

That look he gives when he asks "and what... Has cole done?" it's so dad core

Otto's hard on for Viserys? No, girl.

Aegon vs Otto yesss

Aegon "my new hand is a steel fist", Aegon he hast done thy mother

Please tell me Mysaria is going to stay and cause trouble, give us that at least.

The Erryk walking up to the door and giving out to the guards, it's one of my favourite tropes.

I love the whole swapping of the twins. But I would have made it more confusing.

ELINDA MY QUEEN

Rhaenyra walking away when Elinda is doing her hair, why does it remind me of a pint getting it's hair brushed.

Also Rhaenyra's pillows low key look hard.

Erryk giving commands to the Lord Commander? The fuck?

Elinda, get in there girl, throw something

Rhaenyra, the door is literally just there. Just there.

The Cargylls scene is top notch. A Roman death.

I miss Mushroom.

We're getting Daeron and Tessarion.

Leave the Tyrells out of this.

Alicent, comfort your son, that's your boy, he needs you.

No, but go fuck Cole I suppose. That worked out fine the last time.

Is every episode going to end with Alicent getting railed?

Rating: 8/10.

[sooinbloom]

The Kingdom of Us

Chapter 9

pairing: kyungsoo x OFC genre: Royal!AU, nonidol!soo, crownprince!kyungsoo, romance, drama theme: arranged marriage, modern royalty, enemies to lovers, war, betrayal, smut, fluff word count: 6,019 description: shortly after Kyungsoo and Alina get married, war breaks out and causes the couple to be completely devoted on military strategy and relief efforts respective. Alina tries to break free from her mental captivity, Kyungsoo finds himself in a difficult position when it comes to protecting Alina and possible peace talks with King Daniel. warnings: mentions of abuse, mentions of war and violence, smut

author’s note: hello dear reader (: Chapter 9 is here! I AM SO SORRY that I got into a bad writer’s block slump. I’ll do my best to keep this story updated. This story has definitely been a challenge but I’m happy to share it with you. It means so much that you’re still reading! Photos are not mine. Dividers by @saradika-graphics . Enjoy!

KYUNGSOO

The day of our wedding was one I’ll never forget. That moment in the garden is so special to me, because that night was the night I truly fell in love with my wife. I wasn’t certain until that moment that it was actually love and not pure infatuation. Having her in my arms every single night made me realize I didn’t want anything else. Unfortunately, we didn’t have much time to spend together after our wedding. Father started to step back from his royal duties once the threat of war became real and the bombs started to drop. It didn’t make much of a difference, most of my adulthood I’ve been a shadow king, doing everything an active king does anyway while being chief of military. Most of my time was spent meeting with the military and counsel for strategy because Father allowed cowardice to hold him back.

Smaller towns were bombed at our borders and that took most of my attention. Before we knew it, three months had gone by and our lives were consumed with the war. Of course, Alina was the first to volunteer with medical aid and coordinating relief efforts with our allies.

What bothered me is some Seoul critics were upset she was even at the front lines helping others, and not pregnant with my heir yet. The last thing I wanted to do was bring a child into a war zone, it was senseless. They seemed to think a child would bring hope to our people, when in reality all they want is to survive, not to glorify a royal child. It also bothered me greatly that many looked at Alina and didn’t see her strength or giving heart, they only saw her as The Crown Prince’s Beauty or only a means for the Doh Dynasty to continue. Opinions change rather quickly when things don’t go exactly to plan.

Unnecessary pressure started to build up for Alina, with most of it coming from Mother and male politicians that shouldn’t have even looked in my love’s direction. Alina was so much more than what they wanted her to be, and I refused to allow these people to pressure either of us into the next phase of our love story. An heir is the least of my worries at the moment, my priority is keeping Alina alive and with me.

Azteco kept inching closer and closer to the capital and the attacks were met with greater defense. King Daniel had a goal, and he wasn’t going to see it get recognized. It baffles me that a King with a wife would start a war over a Crown Princess and building an empire. He can’t have my Princess, I’ll die before he gets his filthy hands on her.

The most I saw of Alina was at night. We’d hold each other and forget a war was going on all around us. She gave me a peace I’ve never known, a love I’ve never felt. Her nightmares were getting worse night after night. I ordered more security for her if I couldn’t be with her, including assassins. I don’t want her to worry that something will happen if I’m not around, I wanted her to feel secure. I have still seen to it that she gets training in swords, from what I hear from Commander Jongin, she’s catching on fairly quickly and is more confident. What I really want is to have our lessons start again.

I placed General Junmyeon in charge so I can step back and spend some time with Alina. Now that I finally have free time, I decided to do all of the things we missed out on during the earlier months of our marriage. The entire day was spent in the garden, stealing kisses as we walked around the palace, and sharing a meal together. The sun set on a beautiful day, Alina and I were side by side at the entrance of our chambers.

“Let me carry you inside.” I mutter lowly, hoisting Alina into my arms and cradle her close to my chest. With a small shriek, Alina wrapped her arms around my neck as I carried her past the threshold. I shut the door with my foot and carry my wife to the comfy couch in the spacious living room. I trip and land on top of her, laughing with her at my own clumsiness. “I promise that I’m usually more coordinated than this.”

“Why did you carry me inside, amorcito?” Alina giggles.

I playfully pout and gaze down, my eyes slowly meeting hers in a soft and silent plea. I sit back on the couch and wrap an arm around Alina’s shoulders. “It’s what the husband does in the movies after he marries his wife… Something I failed to do.”

Alina laughs and yawns. “There’s a war going on, and you’re acting as King of our Kingdom. You did great, it was like a movie moment that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. What is… Why do our chambers look different?”

“Look around and tell me, Darling.” I smile, and Alina jumps up to her feet. I’ve planned this moment for weeks, adding the personal touches of Valencia to our chambers will hopefully make her feel more comfortable. It was hell getting the things from Mariposa to Seoul, Lisette had to help me with most of it. I follow her and try not to laugh at her soft gasps and how she keeps covering her mouth with her hand. The wonder in her eyes was adorable, she wasn’t expecting all of the personal touches.

“Is everything to your liking?” I smile down at her, she nods and excitedly smiles back at me.

“It’s beautiful. Are these bedsheets from…”

“Mariposa? Yes.” I smile, kissing her temple. Alina yawns again and separates from me.

“You are a secret romantic, aren’t you, Crown Prince?” Alina giggles under red cheeks.

“Perhaps I’m just madly in love with my beautiful wife,” I leave kisses on her cheeks and hold her close to my chest. I hold on to this moment, I know these moments won’t last much longer and I need anything to get through the trenches of war without Alina. She yawns one more time and I chuckle softly. “Princess, am I boring you?”

“No! No, not at all. I’m just so exhausted from the hospital and working with Ally Relief.  I would love nothing more than to just be in your arms and sleep. I’ve missed you.” She says while slowly walking over to the dresser to get clothes to sleep in. She holds a silk nightgown in her hands and my eyes widen. My mind starts to race with thoughts of her, but I know I have to hold myself back. As soon as she shuts the door to the bathroom, I quickly change my clothes and get into bed. Sheets from Mariposa were much more comfortable than ones from Seoul, and all I could think about was my wife and I tangled up in them. Alina enters the room and all I want is to take that nightgown off of her and-

“Kyungsoo? Are you okay?” Alina waves her hand in front of my face. My ears warm and I nod with an embarrassed smile. If only she knew the thoughts I’ve had of her since the intimacy we shared in my library… Alina settles on the bed and gets under the sheets.

“Comfy?” I ask while turning off the lights. A soft glow filters through the windows, the moon always favors my princess. Alina nods and cuddles closer to me in between the thick blankets and soft sheets. “Good. Now rest. We’re picking up our sword training again tomorrow morning.”

“I want to sleep in tomorrow, why are you making me do it? We haven’t seen much of each other in months, and this is how you want to spend our time?” Alina whines with a pout.

“Alina, you have to learn.” I kiss her forehead. “It’s important. Perhaps if you do well, a surprise will await you.”

“Hmm… You’re just enticing me. Fine, okay.” Alina rests in my arms and drifts to sleep. I lie awake with my princess in my arms, occasionally holding her tighter when her body tenses from the nightmares.

Halfway through the night, Alina wakes up with a whimper and shaking hands. I sit up and keep her wrapped in my arms, trying to calm her anxiety.

“Kyung…”

“Shhh… It’s okay, Darling. I’m right here.” I whisper. She gazes down at her arms and touches certain spots. Curiously, she looks at me with a look of shock dilating her pupils.

“They’re gone.” She whispers.

“What’s gone?”

“The… Marks… He left…” my blood gets hotter as I sit in front of Alina, my eyes focused as my determination grows to fix this for her. “Kyungsoo… I want him erased from my memory and my body. I want to be free… I want to… I want…”

“Alina… What happened in the dream?” I ask, rubbing her arms slowly.

“He… He…,” Alina squeezes her eyes shut as a blush blooms across her beautiful face, “You and I were in this room… You were… making love to me. Then after… He came and killed you and took me… Doing horrible things to me. I had marks and cuts everywhere like before…”

“Tell me where he hurt you, Princess.” I say softly. Alina reaches for my hand and places it on her forearm. “Here?”

“Yes.” She shakes nervously. I bring her arm to my lips and press them warmly onto her skin. My lips linger and then press in on her other forearm while my eyes stay focused on her.

“Where else?”

Alina sighs and I watch the fear escape her pleading eyes. She gathers her hair behind her neck and shows me her right shoulder. She lowers her nightgown strap and reveals a faint scar. My fingertips trace the scar, and I can feel her skin warm up at my touch. A million different things run through my head as I touch her. I need to cure her of these nightmares, these worries.

“I screamed for help and got this.”

Flames of anger burst all over my body, and I shake my head and pull her close to my mouth. I nervously lean down and leave kisses along the scar. My breath escapes my lungs as my lips hover above her collarbone.

“Anywhere here, Princess?” I breathe into her neck. Alina nods slowly and brushes her hand over her neck. “Your neck?”

“Yes…” Alina’s eyes eyes fill with tears. I didn’t even want an explanation of what happened. I can’t bear it. I begin to wipe her tears slowly with my thumbs. I bury my face in her neck as I obsessively kiss her skin in small, gentle pecks. My arms tighten around Alina’s waist and my mouth stops at her ear. Her breath catches and her voice shakes as she whispers to me. “What are you… What are you doing?”

“Erasing him from you,” I whisper back. I nestle my head in the crook of her neck again and my lips graze the length of her neck. “I won’t stop until every inch of you is free of him.”

I settle Alina in my lap without breaking eye contact. Loving her in the dark is a whole new thrill, because no matter how dark the room is, I can feel her eyes on me. The only light in this room is from the moon, giving Alina her usual glow that I obsess over. I kiss my way back up to her cheek and turn her face slowly, my mouth desperately meeting hers. She presses her chest against mine but her embrace is uncertain, her hands shaking as they hold my face.

“Tell me what’s on your mind, Princess.” I say softly, breaking our connection and resort to caressing her shoulder blade.

“The feeling of… Wanting more. How it feels so wrong to want more yet I am so afraid of this. The fact that I must give you a child,” She whispers, “I don’t want to disappoint you, Kyungsoo.”

“You don’t need to be afraid of me, or this. It’s not wrong to give in to your desires, Darling. We’ll worry about a child once this war is over. I don’t want our child to be born during a time of war. They deserve a peaceful world, and you deserve a beautiful pregnancy whenever you are ready to have our child. You tell me when you’re ready, not politicians or anyone else. Is that understood?” I explain slowly and gently, caressing her face as I speak to her.

“I am relieved you are on my side,” Alina sighs. I kiss her lips and hold her closer to me, my hands find their way through her hair.

“Darling, there’s no other place I’d want to be. Do you want me to keep going? Do I have your permission to keep kissing you?” I ask. Alina nods but I shake my head. “No, Alina. I want you to tell me yes or no. Use your words.”

“Yes, Kyungsoo. Kiss me.”

I nod and press my lips on hers, sweeping her hair away to fall down her back again to expose her shoulders. I want her to enjoy this, I want her to feel like she has a say in what she wants… That I will do everything she asks of me, I’m in her hands and at her every command. I press my thumb into her shoulder and part from her mouth. “May I kiss you here?”

“Yes.”

Once her skin touches my lips, her soft moan causes euphoria to burst in my brain. I press kisses across her chest. Small groans keep escaping her mouth, she’s giving in to her wants and that’s exactly what I need her to do. Her nightgown was an obstacle in my way, I wanted so badly to rip it off of her, but I knew that would make her panic. “Alina.”

“Yeah?” She rasps.

“May I take this off?” I ask hopefully. Her hands grip my arms and she nods.

“If I can take your shirt off.” She bargains nervously.

“Yes, you can, darling.” I smirk. I slowly expose her body to my eyes. I thought it was impossible for a woman to be perfect, but here I am with perfection in my hands. She carefully pushes my shirt off of my shoulders and I turn her slowly, laying her on our bed. I hover on top of her, leaving a trail of kisses from her lips to her jaw and keep kissing my way down until I get to the base of her neck. Alina groans and slides her fingers in my hair as I lower myself to kiss her chest, slowly inching toward her stomach.

“May I take these off of you?” I whisper while caressing her thigh, my mouth lingering on her hip.

“Please, baby.” That’s all I needed. I hook my fingers inside of her underwear and pull them down and off of her hips, delighted at the sight of her dripping wet for me. It’s a feeling of pride that I can do this to her body, that it’s me that she wants.

Alina reaches up and brings my eyes to meet hers. Her thumbs softly caress my lips. I grind against that perfect spot between her legs and hips, her knees rise and enclose me into her. We entangle ourselves in each other, our kisses getting needier. I reach my hand back and graze her leg, inching closer to the top of her thigh. I squeeze her flesh and become desperate to feel her around me. Alina moans in my mouth at the friction I repeatedly create. My fingers spread past her hips and before I could feel in between her legs, I feel Alina tense in my arms. I stop, pull my hand away and look down at my princess.

"Kyungsoo… Wait..." Alina whispers nervously, her hand resting on my chest. “I didn’t like that…”

"I’ll never do it again, darling. Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do.” I assure Alina and drop to her side. I nuzzle my face into the crook of her neck.

“I don’t know what I want…” her voice trails off and I know I’m losing her to memories. I have to get her back to earth before she has an anxiety attack.

“Then we’ll find out what you like. Just look in my eyes when you get scared. I’ll take care of you with every touch, every kiss, it’ll all be for you. You’re with your husband who adores you. We’re far away from the rest of the world in this moment. We’ll only keep going if you’re ready.” I whisper softly onto her skin. Alina’s breath becomes even, and her muscles relax with each word that comes out of my mouth. It pains me that Alina was traumatized over something that was supposed to be so beautiful between the two of us. I slowly stroke Alina’s hair and hold her close to my chest. I turn her head and kiss her quivering lips. I needed to calm her, make her feel safe. Alina relaxes in my hold. She turns to me and softly smiles with her hand on my cheek.

"I’m ready."

“Are you sure, darling?”

“Yes.” Alina nods calmly. I nod and quickly grab a condom from the bedside table. Alina watches me as I rip the foil and slide it down my length, almost clumsily returning to her. I line myself up at her entrance but Alina scoots back, becoming aware of what’s about to happen.

"Kyungsoo..."

"Look in my eyes, darling. It's me. It’s only me.” I soften my gaze. “I’ll go slow, baby. May I keep going?”

Alina nods and I capture her in a slow burning kiss. I whisper lowly, “Mmmm, Alina. Use your words. I want to hear your gorgeous voice.”

“Y-Y-Yes, Kyungsoo. Keep going.” Alina stutters back.

I slowly enter her, cradling her close enough to brush my nose against hers. My hands stay planted on either side of her head and her fingers grip my shoulders tightly. I hang my head, mesmerized by how she feels around me. I watch as her body reacts to me being inside of her. For a moment I admire her heavenly, beautiful face. “You feel heavenly, princess.”

I slowly bury myself deeper into her, taking my time to drown in her walls, wanting to satisfy her every craving. Show her that this is meant to feel good, that her wants matter. My mouth wanders her neck and chest, leaving deep purple marks that bloom on her skin like flowers. Her melodic moans bounce off of the walls and they’re such a pleasant gift to my ears. Every move I make causes shivers through Alina’s body. I watch her eyes roll then focus again. "Kyungsoo... Kyung… Kyung..."

“Good girl, you’re doing so well.” I praise. I can see the switch go off in Alina’s head as the words leave my mouth and she tightens around my length. I’ve always said this to her, but now it felt different. It was less innocent and more sensual. We’re lost in a kiss and Alina surprises me by wrapping her legs around me. She steadies herself and grips the headboard, I sit back and gaze up at her. Her gaze is blown with need, with desire.

“I want to… Keep feeling this…” she shivers as I keep guiding her back and forth.

“That’s it, princess. Do what makes you feel good. Take control of me.” I huff as she rolls her hips and grips onto my shoulders. I rest my hands on her waist, she doesn’t need any guidance anymore, just reassurance.

I’m entranced by Alina and how she grinds her hips on top of me. Her hands are pressed at the junction of my chest and shoulders, her fingernails indenting my skin. The look of pure ecstasy on her face engrains itself into my memory, she’s so beautiful when she’s feeling every single ounce of pleasure. I shutter at my building climax but want Alina to feel hers first.

I pull Alina down to kiss me and feel her walls tighten around me. I moan in her mouth, causing her to move faster and grip me tighter. Alina shakes with satisfaction as she grabs my arms, groaning louder and louder in my mouth. I chase this high; it gets closer and closer until we freeze, I hold Alina in my arms as we climax together. I open my eyes and watch her orgasm, relief and satisfaction overtake me knowing I didn’t hurt her. We catch our breath, and she reaches down toward me. Our lips entangle together and I willingly lose myself in her.  

"I made love to you, amorcito." Alina whispers. I slide out of her and kiss her cheek. 

"Yes, you did,” I nod, "You did so well, darling. How do you feel? Were you comfortable?"

“I feel good… I… I didn’t know I could… Do that,” She shyly admits, “I… loved that.”

I smirk and pulls her in for another kiss, I can’t get enough of her kisses. “My darling, you simply are my perfection. My reverie. I could indulge in you all night. I’ve said it before, you possess an intoxicating beauty… You’re perfect. You deserve every single ounce of pleasure that you felt tonight… And I’ll gladly give it to you whenever you crave it.”

“That… Sounds perfect.” Alina’s body shivers in my embrace. I’ve never been so willing to only focus on a woman’s pleasure before this. Of course, I had no complaints, but all I wanted was to make my wife feel good, to feel desired, that she had the control and not me. Not once have I enslaved myself to a woman and whatever she wanted, Alina really did wield a power of changing me and keeping me in the palm of her hands.

I get her up from bed, guiding her to the bathroom. I quickly slide the condom off, toss it in the garbage and turn my focus back to Alina. I start the shower for Alina to clean up and I prepare new clothes for her. She had the bedsheet wrapped around her still, sleepily smiling at me. I check the temperature of the water and nod to myself, bringing Alina closer to the opening. I gaze at her and she slowly removes the sheet from her body. Alina takes my arm and pulls me in the shower with her, resting me against the wall.

“Stay with me,” she pleads, a smile lifting the corners of her mouth. I push her under the water and it hits her body, my hands cascade her outline. I take her body wash from the shelf and grab a soft cloth.

“I’m right here, princess.” I whisper. I wet the cloth and clean up the mess we made between her legs. She groans under the water and goosebumps arise on her skin at my touch. After I finish, I take another cloth and lather her body wash on it, rubbing her skin with the soap bubbles sliding down her back. I place her under the water and wash the bubbles away, Alina smiles at me and wraps her arms around my shoulders. “Thank you for being so patient with me.”

I nod and hold my wife, sighing. “Anything for you, my princess.”

The next morning was like a fog. Alina woke me with kisses, the sweetest way to wake up. It didn’t take long to get tangled up in each other, which in turn made us late for her sword drills. I didn’t mind, she wanted to make love, so we did. Twice. Seeing Alina let down her guard with me was a victory. I wanted to stay in bed with her all day, but we had to make sure she was ready for anything. Once we got out of bed in the afternoon and got dressed, we went to the training grounds together. I watched Alina confidently take the sword into her hand and smile sweetly at me.

“I think you need a challenge, darling.” I smirk.

“Give me all you got, Crown Prince.” Alina smirks back.

“Let's see what Commander Jongin taught you.” I quickly step forward, but Alina pushes me back with her hand, so I turn and our swords clash. We spar back and forth and her skill impresses me. I shouldn’t be surprised but watching her has me in awe. I have more confidence that she could hold her own if she ever needed to. We keep training and she starts to tire me out.

“Yes, that’s it!” I shout over the clashing of our swords. Alina was getting quite good at her swordsmanship. She was now able to defend and attack much quicker and is light on her feet. She holds the sword over her head and stops me from swinging my blade downward at her. I relieve the pressure and we return to a neutral stance. “Now, don’t lower your guard. Because I can easily…”

I knock her sword out of her hand. Alina scrambles and attempts to retrieve it, but I kick it out of the way. I reach for Alina and pull her in front of me. She gazes back at me, the look in her eye tells me she’s concluding that she’s done for. “Kyungsoo, this is impossible. If this ever happens, I will certainly die!”

“No, you won’t. Remember, study me. Where are my weaknesses?” I order, seriously overtaking my voice. “Look beyond your fear, you are in control of this situation even if your opponent tries to make you believe otherwise.”

Alina nods and the wheels start turning more as she studies me. Suddenly, she reaches down and grips onto my wrist. She turns and pulls me to the ground, my sword clanking onto the ground next to me. My Princess straddles me and holds my hands above my head with an accomplished yet devious smile. With wide eyes I look up at her, clearly entranced at how fast she’s picked up her skills. I also couldn’t help but desire her, loving how she felt on top of me.

“You catch on quick,” I huff, smiling. “We’ll end it here for today. Let’s get dinner.”

“Sounds perfect for such a victory.” Alina grins, sliding off of me and helping me to stand.

I still can’t believe she’s mine.

Alina appeared in the doorway of the kitchen with a curious look on her face. I turn to fully view her and almost drop my knife. Her sun kissed skin was glowing in a light blue dress, the short sleeves hugging off of her shoulders with a lace up chest. The dress fell down to her calves, the bodice showed off her curves in all of the right places. Alina’s hair was loose and flowing down her back in its natural curls… My God. I did my best to hide my physical reaction to her with hot cheeks, looking down and focusing on chopping vegetables while monitoring what’s frying on the stove.

“What are you up to, my dear husband?” She asks sweetly, leaning onto the door frame. I try to focus on anything else other than her right now. Her body. Her voice. I quickly finish the vegetables and plop them into a bowl next to the stove.

“Making us dinner, darling.” I manage to croak out. I look up and Alina is laughing to herself.

“I didn’t think a Crown Prince would like to cook,” She comments, “So it’s true, you’re secretly a chef.”

“It’s no secret.” I laugh. Alina sits across from me at the counter, her chin in the palm of her hands.

“Tell me what got you into cooking. I had heard the rumors, but what is the truth? Did you really sneak into the kitchen as a child and beg the cooking staff to teach you?”

I laugh at this rumor, shaking my head. “That is definitely not how it happened. I was about ten years old. My grandfather was in his garden, picking vegetables. He lived so simply once he handed my father the throne, I enjoyed spending my time with him. He’d said to me, Kyungsoo my boy, come with me to the kitchen. I’m going to teach you another art that the Doh men have passed down for generations. I was curious and wondered what he meant by that. He then spent every weekend showing me how to prepare traditional foods, and most foods from other kingdoms. We did this until he passed away. My fondest memories are with him, and I have him to thank for my cooking passion.”

Alina tilted her head with a smile. “Our grandparents had such an impact on us, didn’t they?”

“They did, yeah.” I agree. Alina gazes at me, her eyes softening when she fixates onto me.

“I only met your grandfather once, when I was five. He was so nice to me. I remember that he gave me candies when my parents weren’t looking.” Alina giggles. “You have his smile.”

“He would have loved you now, princess.” I nod. I lean over the counter and leave a kiss on her forehead, then leave another on her plump lips. I turn back to the stove and finish cooking our meal and turn the stove off, mindlessly making my way to Alina. I hold her close from behind and caress her arms. Alina cuddles close to me and I’m enjoying the closeness we share. I shiver at my darkening thoughts, attempting to regain my composure. Alina turned in my embrace and pecked my lips. “Now go, get settled. Let’s enjoy our time together, darling.”

I watch Alina walk away and focus back on the task at hand. I plate our meal and walk carefully to our living room. I enter into the room with a plate full of carefully crafted Valencian foods that I made by hand. I can tell that the aroma welcomed Alina with nostalgic arms. I carefully put the plate down on the table and sat next to Alina, watching her face light up at the familiar foods in front of her. Beef empanada with freshly chopped lettuce and tomato with lime waft into Alina’s senses, her smile is so big that I know I got my plan just right.

"How did you know this was my favorite, Kyungsoo?" Alina asks with wide eyes. "You made all of this for me?"

"I know a few things. I know Queen Mother made them for you when you were a child." I reply while picking up an empanada. I feed it to my wife, and she sighs with happiness. “How is it, close to Queen Mother’s?”

“Mmm,” Alina nods, swallowing. “She’d kill you if she heard you call her that. She was Beatriz unless she said otherwise.”

“I met her once, and only once. She cared a lot about you, Alina. She was also very terrifying.”

“Abuelita? No way.” Alina giggles. “I need to hear about this. What did you do?”

“Ah, so I had to have done something?” I chuckle, feeding Alina the last half of the empanada. I lean back and start to tell my somewhat terrifying story. “I was nineteen. Queen- Excuse me, Beatriz, came to visit Seoul and to visit with my parents. She didn’t care about anything else but me the entire time she was here. She spent all of her time with me, asking me questions, interrogating me almost. I’ll never forget what she told me to this day. She said although she thought the betrothal was absurd, out of all of her granddaughters, you were the best option for me. That if I didn’t cherish you, protect your heart and love you, she’d kill me or find a way to get me killed.”

“Huh, such good advice and you didn’t follow it until three weeks before our wedding.” Alina giggles, feeding me an empanada. “You obviously weren’t that scared of her.”

“In my defense I was nineteen and stupid. I hadn’t met you yet. I found myself thinking of Beatriz’s words, and she was right. I can’t be cold to you. All I want is to give you the most beautiful memories. I want you to enjoy this life. Enjoy it with me."

“I can do that.” Alina agrees, smiling.

As we eat, I listen to Alina’s stories of Beatriz and her childhood in the Valencia palace. I noticed when Alina was telling a story, she’d use her hands to help her describe something in it. She giggled as she talked, her eyes looked as though she was reliving the memories in her mind. I could get lost in this moment and stay in it forever if it meant that her eyes would be this bright all of the time. She’s adorable when she’s so animated and comfortable like this. 

"... And I learned that day that deer weren't pets but woodland creatures that belonged in the forest." Alina chuckles. “When this war is over, I want you to see the Mariposa castle, I have so many fond memories there.”

“I’d love to see it.” I smile, leaning against the couch to gaze at Alina. Suddenly, my phone rings. Annoyed, I take it out of my pocket and read the caller ID. General Junmeyon? He only calls if it’s an emergency. “My apologies, darling. I have to take this.”

“It’s alright, I understand. I’ll be reading in the library if you’d like to join me.” Alina smiles, giving me a quick kiss and heads out of the door. A dread fills fills me. Something was wrong, but I couldn’t quite place it. I walk into my study and shut the door behind me.

“General, this better be good or…”

“Your Highness, we have a major threat to security to the Crown Princess. King Daniel and the Azteco Military Generals are en route to Seoul for peace talks with King Bonhwa. He did not inform us until this evening. At your word, we’ll get extra military security.” General Junmyeon instructs, my heart drops. Alina can’t even have a happy moment in her life without this asshole trying to ruin it for her. I’ll be damned if I let that happen.

“What the hell is my father doing? Now he wants to involve himself in this war? I accept your advisory. Please detail extra security. Have all maids and personnel out of the wing.  No one goes in or out unless approved by me. I want guards and coast guard patrolling 24/7. Send me Lieutenants Jongdae and Sehun. I need my best trained assassins to protect the Crown Princess. Is that understood?” I growl into the phone.

“Yes, Your Highness, right away.” I hang up the phone and pace the room. I have to be calm for her and explain everything so she won’t have a breakdown when she sees Daniel again. What is his motive? Why is he wanting to come here to settle peace talks so quickly? Something isn’t adding up. Is this all a plan to get Alina? Should I hide her? Frustrated, I shove all of the piles of paperwork off of my desk and onto the floor. Why can’t Alina just have a peaceful life? She doesn’t deserve any of this. I groan and leave the study and head to the library. As soon as I walk in, I find Alina asleep on the couch, a book resting on her chest. She must be exhausted from the day, and part of me is relieved she’s asleep. I don’t want to ruin her brief moment of happiness. She doesn’t deserve it. I’ll just have to figure out what to do about this tomorrow.

All I can hope for is that Alina won’t feel like I blindsided her with this.

[mattraeax]

Stitched

Zoro x Reader [1/?]

WC - 1164

Warnings ↔ mentions abuse (work + additional notes), alcohol (work + additional notes), zoro kinda really sucks ass in this, OOC Luffy (? idk he's serious so to me that counts)

Notes ↔ i debated making this third or first pov but I said fuck it and did second bc it irritates my friend so badly AND bc it helps feedback putting yourself in a situation, excuse the shittiness of it im so out of touch w/ writing anything not genuinely disturbing LMFAO; additional notes/vent at the end I REALLY really need some advice 😭

IF YOU SEE THEY/THEIR WHERE YOU/YOUR IS SUPPOSED TO BE NO YOU DON'T 😁

story under "keep reading as to not clog/give you carpal tunnel <3

It was a cool night out in the Alabasta desert and Ace decided to make up games around the campfire to ease tensions about the war. Everyone was sitting around talking and enjoying themselves, occasionally breaking the peace was Ussop yelling at Luffy to "leave the fire to the fire man please" when he started to “cook his food over here so you all won't take it”. 

You were enjoying the chaos, speaking with Nami when they felt a hand on their shoulder. "hey I need to talk to you" Zoro said, practically dragging you behind a pair of boulders some ways away from, the crew. "Why don't you treat me like a priority?" Before you could even look up at the man, he began rapid-firing questions like an interrogation. The two of you had been together for what seemed like forever and he felt you didn't value them. "Why don't you talk to me as much as you talk to Nami or Ace or Ussop? How come you don't ask personal questions about me?" he continued on and on, pouring his heart out. You grabbed Zoro’s hand, leading him to sit on smaller rocks. 

"Zoro are you drunk? What's going on?" you asked, but you already knew. Zoro wasn’t a man of face to face confrontation if it didn’t involve violence unless he was at least buzzed. He knew you were concerned and somewhat appreciated it, but he was upset. He continued to stare, waiting for a response. You looked him in the eyes and squeezed his hands gently. "Zoro. My love, I am sincerely sorry I treat you the way I do to where you don't feel like a priority in my life. As you know I’m sick and am almost always asleep or on the verge of it, and barely have the energy to get out of bed, let alone come to find and spend time with you but that’s no excuse. You are truly the most important person in my life and I'm sorry I'm not making you feel as special to me as I know you are.” You sighed, leaning their elbows on their knees, and spoke as softly as possible to avoid further emotional strain. “I don't ask you questions because you tell me everything before I can even think of what to ask. I told you how I feel about you drinking so much. I know you have a lot going on in your head but I’d rather you just talk to me. I hate it when you drink so much Zoro." 

He squinted, seemingly trying to make sense of your words. “Y/N I get you're tired all the time but that's no excuse. I always still find time for you when I'm busy and I can't figure out why you won't do the same. I’m not saying all of this to make you feel bad but it's been for months now. I feel like I'm a side piece to you. I don't feel like this relationship is working, sometimes it feels like its all one sided because we barely interact. The way you treat me makes me feel abused by you. Emotionally physically and mentally I am being abused by you and your actions I feel like you just don't care.” Zoro continued on and on, repeating everything in different ways. You, however, were stunned. The love of your life has lost his mind. You blinked once, twice, and stood up. “Zoro. Im going to bed. Please keep your distance from me I need to think some things over.” At the mention of space, he stood up and raised his voice just enough to draw the crew's attention. “You will stay here while we finish our conversation Y/N L/N.” 

You turned around in shock at being shouted at, trying to calm yourself before making this any more painful. “Roronoa Zoro, it’s not much of a conversation when all you do is drone on and interrupt me when I answer whatever question you've asked for the nth time in a row. I hate when you don't listen yet demand I change my actions. It’s not my fault you choose to ignore me when I try to speak to you or go to bed not 10 minutes into our alone time everytime. I tell you every time when I don’t feel well enough to hold a regular conversation or when I’m exhausted beyond belief but you’re so dense you think I’m lying. You can’t figure out why I don’t communicate before you only think of yourself Zoro! You do not dictate what I do or when I speak with you. Leave me alone for now Zoro.” Everyone could have sworn the desert had never been quieter. Y/N was high on adrenaline, remembering why you loathe alcohol. In a heartbeat, Zoro was in their face, bent down at eye level. “You need to do better Y/N. I lov- well maybe not that word, that's too strong but I do like you a lot. I want to make this work with you. Get it together.” he gritted through his teeth. That was your last straw. Eerily calm, you backed up, muttered a very soft “okay” and walked back to the temporary base. Everyone looked extremely uncomfortable and sympathetic for them, as they had nosely listened to  overheard everything. You picked up your sleeping bag and a spare piece of wood, walking up to Ace. “Hey I'm sorry to bother you but can you light this? Don't wanna ruin your lovely blaze here.” you weakly chuckled, gesturing to the fire.

 He nodded, trying to make eye contact but failing as they looked away quickly. As they walked away from the group, Luffy approached them, slightly startling you. “Sorry didn't mean to scare you. Are you okay? Do you need anything?” he asked rather seriously, a rare but much-appreciated sight for them. You turned to your captain and the crew. “Please keep your swordsman away from me for a while. I may actually end up killing him if he’s anywhere around me.” Your tone set everyone on edge. Seeing everyone nod and affirm the favor, you slouched, finally relieved to be away from him. Between the flashbacks and the headrush of shouting, you finally felt safe. You felt your body grow weak and hit the sand. Luffy reached out to you but he was waved off. “I’m alright Luffy. Goodnight everyone, I'll be 56 paces this way when yall are ready to get going in the morning.” pointing over your shoulder, diagonal to where your “conversation” with Zoro took place for as much distance as possible. As you walked and set up for the night you couldn’t help but cry, remembering that any and every time alcohol was involved it was a disappointment. You wondered if you were the catalyst for everyone’s drinking habits as you finally got to sleep, absolutely dreading the morning.

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (◎﹏◎) oh my god my partner (idek what to call him now I ain't spoke to him in bout a week n a half dog) called me drunk and called me all types of manipulative n abusive for not communicating enough (im chronically ill and the heat is NOT helping, he knows this) and called our relationship a situationship so that's always wonderful to hear. every line from zoro is either exactly or summed up what this mf said to me and oh my god I really just don't know what to do, I'm not sure if i wanna make it work or not

close friend said its manipulative as fuck n i need to get out bc every fight we've been in has been bc he forgot I said/told him something and he flipped it to me not communicating, I can see it but FUCK why is leaving so hard

[ssreeder]

THIS IS GOING TO BE AN INTERESTING READ SREEDIE BC IVE GOT VAVAVOOM BY NICKI MINAJ STUCK IN MY HEAD RN

hey handsome ;)

I’m back bc you can’t get rid of me ever <3

katara is so real for finding comfort in arbitrary routine. like I’m not following the politeness rules for YOU I’m following the politeness rules for ME so that I feel better >:(

ALSO what I think is really important to remember and usually gets lots in fanon, the fact that zuko like.. literally IS the face of the fire nation in the war for katara. like she has nobody else to project on OF COURSE it’s going to be fucking Rough to overcome her hatred for zuko when he’s literally synonymous with genocide for her. unless there’s somebody else she can realistically focus on (ie. the fire lord is too abstract a concept for her rn), it’s never really gonna get better AND YOU CANT BLAME HER bc how else are you meant to process fear and anger if you have nowhere to direct it (does this line of thinking mean I need therapy sreedie?? answer honestly)

OHOHO look at that sreedie. I’ve gone an anticipated katara’s own musings. I’m so psychic today.

also really depressing that zuko actually does canonically look like his father so like… katara isn’t exactly Wrong to imagine his face

aaaaaand he’s back to normal with the monosyllabic responses !! and anger !! he’s healing so well.

trust zuko to argue about the semantics of life saving lmfao

CRYING WHEN ANGRY IS SO FUCKING ANNOYING I FEEL YOU SO HARD KATARA

not katara accidentally predicting the zukka relationship out of anger T-T

NOT THE “I will be back” NOTE ZUKO PLS

SLAY AANG ILY AANG YOURE THE BEST ZUKKA WINGMAN EVER

ughhh FUCK OFF IROH just say you’re homophobic jfc

YES JEE I’m always in the I Love Jee camp so this is nothing new BUT YES CRITIQUE IROHS HANDLING OF ZUKO

jee is TOTALLY a literature nerd with all the analysis of implications of zukos outfit that he’s doing and I am so here for it

HAIR RUFFLES WIDNWLDNQPXBWFORN THE HAIR FRHDKWE AODKW I am completely calm and reasonable about this.

sokka is like “I’m so good at being subtle about being in love with zuko :D” and zuko is like WE JUST FUCKED IN FRONT OF EVERYBODY MAYDAYMAYDAY

LMAO jee is like FINALLY some drama to become invested in

I LOVE CULTURAL CUSTOMS AHHHHHH I’m such a goddamn nerd ohmygod

YAYYYY TOPH I love toph she’s a ride or die fr

nooooo now I’m emotional about jee. the whole being fire nation first and human being second is a really nice touch though, in terms of world building and reasoning behind why fire nation citizens are so committed to the war effort despite their own suffering bc of it

wait wait maybe I’m going insane rn but WAIT a moment please… so this is what I’m working with: when zukka got separated, sokka became like Both of them?? like they didn’t have each other to balance themselves out, so sokka adopted zukos personality (without the zuko skill set Unfortunately) and conversely, zuko like… Had Neither personality bc he was fucking Dying so he had other priorities. and now both of them are out of whack bc their personality divisions are fucked

OMG RASU telling sokka he groped zuko in front of everyone T-T he’s doing the lord’s work

ohohohoboho rasu knowssssss ʰᵉʰᵉʰᵉʰᵉʰᵉ

THESE BITCHES ARE ENGAGED OMG

DADKODA AND CHANGGGGGGG oh I’m so happy rn. I’m genuinely going to squeal when chang and zuko reunite AND FUCK IROH HE CAN GET FUCKED JEE GET A BETTER LEADER TO DEDICATE YOURSELF TO

anyways :D

I’m expecting zuko and chang to have the most magical long awaited airport reunion imaginable, and if these two bitches DONT hug I’m going to cut all your electrical wires and clog your toilets

KISSES XXXXXX

I have accepted I’ll never be rid of you, so I’ve stopped trying. <3

Haha, I think we could ALL use some therapy lol <3 but as for Katara I think she is allowed to be upset and dramatic because she is 15 and tired. So stop being an asshole Zuko.

I think both Zuko & Katara left that interaction feeling less than satisfied.

I love writing Jee as the man who notices shit. Haha. Why is his collar so high? IDK JEE WHAT DO YOU THINK?!

fucking love Jee

I’m a sucker for details, and unfortunately I can’t always get them all out into the writing but I wasn’t going to CUT (hahahaha GET IT??) the hair lore mwahaha.

Dude Chang and Zuko reunion is long over due but also I might be a dick and just bomb everything before Chang gets close

Why not right?

KISSSSSSESSSSS XOXOXO

[aajjks]

i’m so happy you’re liking my ideas!!

TC!dad!JK

“jungkooook” you whine as he continues to tease you about sleeping on his side of the bed. he’s so happy to know that you still cared about him while he was gone. he’s just so happy to be back and when he brings up leaving for war again, your eyes scrunch at him.

of he wouldn’t understand what you went through while he was gone and for him to joke about it, it doesn’t make you upset. rather, you smirk and taunt him with “okay. go out on another war then. that means” you lean in close to his ear “no more sex for YEARS” and jungkook’s eyes widen. “no more kisses, no more affection, nothing” and you laugh at his reaction.

no kisses?

no affection?

NOTHING?!

“i was wondering where my pendant went but it’s okay. i was too sad to realize it was go—no, jungkook this is serious” you say cutting yourself off to bring up the situation with your daughters. “i can’t always tend to the girls and you and i have to figure out how to accommodate their separation anxiety” you say trying to be serious but again, ayra and jungkook are playing around with one another. he’s lifting her up in the air and is too caught up to realize your serious look.

even ji-eun is looking at her father with your same look.

~🫧

Jungkook laughs but when you give him those angry eyes of yours, he almost flinches from fear

“ OK but never threaten me with that ever again because you know I cannot live without any of that and I don’t know how to get rid of the separation anxiety.. I have it myself when I’m away from you yn.” He rolls his eyes.

“ you just need to realize that they are really young right now and they need their parents 24/7 with them. Did you forget about our other children like you know how they were when they were newborns.” he takes you down the memory lane and he remembers every single night when your oldest child used to cry and your four children had your attention on them, he was not your priority at that time at all.

“ did you know what I went through with, our four children because your attention was always onto them, and never on me” he reminds you, and he still is petty as fuck about that

Jungkook sighs and sits you down. “ baby you know they say that whatever the mother feels during the pregnancy, the baby or babies also feel that very emotion. And I know that me being on war was really hard on you and it took a toll on you and I really didn’t want to leave you.. I cannot imagine how hard it must’ve been for you. I am sorry for that.” He doesn’t look into your eyes.

“ but you have to believe me that every single night there for me was like being in hell, without you yn.” He takes your hand in his, while your twins coo in the back. “ you’re so strong and I know that we can do this together.” He looks at you, “ I love you so much and thank you for giving me these beautiful children.”

“I think I want one more. Seven has always been my lucky number.”

[smile-files]

i'm not going to fucking tell you which mutual i am but if you think the israeli hostages deserve to be free as well then i'm breaking the mutual. this is your warning

um i'm sorry, i don't mean to be rude, but...

i am entirely against israel on every front and i believe everything they're doing is absolutely disgusting, cruel, and repulsive.

but that doesn't mean i think civilians deserve to be separated from their families...

i'm not saying that what the israeli hostages have gone through is any way comparable to what palestinian hostages have gone through... i was just very briefly noting that israelis/jews are allowed to be happy that they're safe/their loved ones are safe, but that they should still be aware that their country is still doing horrendous things to palestinians and that their hearts should still be with the palestinian hostages, no matter what happiness/relief they themselves are currently feeling.

i'm genuinely sorry if i made you think i was on israel's side in any way. by no means am i on their side. but if i'm being honest i'm kinda icked out that you think that innocent civilians (in any context) deserve to be held hostage... nobody should have to go through anything like that. nobody deserves that. um.

and honestly i'm kinda bothered how you're making it seem as if i'm suddenly being zionist, when i'm not? i really hope it doesn't make me a subscriber to a certain cause to think that people are allowed to be happy when they're allowed to go back to their families? is that not the most basic sort of sympathy we're supposed to have?

anyway, without a doubt, from the river to the sea, palestine will be free. i have tried to make a statement to my jewish peers that we should not just be caring about ourselves and our family members, that the atrocities happening to palestine should be our heart's top priority -- that is what i was trying to get at in that reblog. i'm sorry if i have not made my stance clear. brief sympathy towards the everyday people who have been mildly hurt is in no way trumping my resounding sympathy towards the everyday people who have been and still are horribly hurt. because i am jewish and unfortunately surrounded by zionists, a lot of what i say will inevitably fall into the camp of "trying to make my fellow jews sympathize with palestinians and stop being so self-centered"; i am by no means trying to validate their cruel, callous self-centeredness, either in acknowledging their happiness regarding the freedom israeli hostages (who may well be their loved ones -- why, i have relatives in israel) or otherwise. i am trying to break down their self-centeredness, and that will never happen if i invalidate the emotions they justifiably feel

(and none of this is to say that gaza isn't allowed to retaliate, either -- it's just that those who end up getting caught up in that don't deserve the situation they've been brought into more than anyone else. i know, it isn't a war, and the power imbalance is massive, but in any event this sort of conflict necessarily harms innocent people on both sides. i'm not trying to pull a card of "why is nobody thinking of the israelis, wah wah", because i know israel has done far worse to palestinians. but we must recognize that these israelis are people, and people's loved ones, and it does us no good to make those people think we want them all dead. that certainly won't change their minds, if they are indeed zionists.)

i'm incredibly sorry for upsetting you. if you feel like breaking the mutual, it is your right. i'm sure you've been a lovely mutual to have, and i hope you have a great day/night, anon

[sailorgreywolf-german]

If you're still into rusprus, I'd love to hear your answers on 13, 14, 15 from General or 2, 6 from Love for them (of course I don't ask you to answer all of these, choose whichever you prefer)

If I'm still into them? Of course! I wouldn't back away from Prussia's longest alliance as one my favorite ships. I wrote about them fairly recently too. I have unfinished smut of them sitting in my WIP document right this moment.

To show just how still into them I am, I am going to answer all of the questions.

13. Which one thinks they aren't good enough for the other, if at all?

The answer to this one is, ironically, both. Those isolated childhoods gave them both self-worth issues (and anyone who has read my version of Gilbert knows that I tone down his canon bragging a lot). Neither them is vocal or open about not feeling good enough for the relationship, because they learned young that vulnerability leads to pain. Ivan waited a long time to act on his feelings because he felt like he would get rejected and it took the wave of self-confidence that the Napoleonic Wars gave him to actually do something. Gilbert has the problem in all of his relationships that the idea of being attractive to people doesn't occur to him, because he pushed it out of his mind when he was a teenager. They both spent the best years of their relationship still in some disbelief and waiting for the moment when the other person realizes that under the facade, they're both vulnerable.

14. What are some songs that apply to their relationship, in-universe or otherwise?

For someone who keeps playlists for characters, I'm never sure what to post because it all makes sense in my head.

So, here's a few off my RusPru playlist:

15. What is their most common argument about?

Jealousy. They're both possessive people who don't do well with being less important than anyone else in their lover's life. And this isn't even just romantic jealousy (though Ivan still brings up Romania and Austria when he's upset). But this also extends to Ludwig. Ivan did not like being supplanted in Gil's priority list by Ludwig, especially when Ludwig made it pretty clear that he didn't like the Russian alliance. That's still very much a sore spot, and Ludwig causes more arguments between them than anything else.

2. What are their primary love languages?

Ivan - Gifts. If he is giving someone gifts and calling them nicknames, he's in deep.

Gilbert - Acts of Service. His whole life he has been a man of action rather than words. So he will do all sorts of things to make Ivan's life easier because it's how he shows he cares (this goes for Ludwig too)

One of their issues is that both of them sometimes need verbal confirmation of affection, and they're both rather bad at providing it. Ivan had to learn that Gil doesn't immediately interpret being called "my rabbit" as the equivalent of "I love you and I would die for you" and he needs to actually say those words.

6. What are their favorite things to do together?

Oh, Chess, absolutely chess. Those quiet times in Ivan's dacha were spent with a lot of long chess and card games. Anything with strategy.

They used to go hunting together a lot when it was a thing that royal courts did. For a couple reasons: Gil likes to show how good he is at it, Ivan finds watching him amusing, and in the Romanov court it was time away from people who were listening and watching. Less so now because it's not the same kind of experience.

Going out to the ballet. Now, Gil doesn't really like ballet, and he wouldn't go by himself. But he knows that Ivan loves ballet so much, so he'd get dressed up in his best dress uniform and go with him and let Ivan talk about technique and music and aesthetics all night.

[fieldofsecretss]

Unmasked

PT 2

@turvi

Pairing: Draco Malfoy x Fem!reader

Mentions of y/n

Summary: Draco and reader decide to spend their 3 year marriage anniversary on a cruise. Only issue that their vacation might come to a sudden halt. Possibly due to a murder on the ship…who was it? And what the hell is going on?!

Y/n- your name

Y/n/n- your nickname

Y/l/n- your last name

Princess- your nickname for Draco

Bear- Draco’s nickname for you

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Y/N’S POV

“Open your eyes”

I looked at his hand which held an envelope. I took them in my hand and tore the envelope to see two tickets inside with a small note that was handwritten beautifully.

It read:

We cordially invite you on a cruise of your lifetime. Explore France’s famous wine-growing cities along with 7 other destinations.

Duration: 8 days

Route: Bordeaux – Garonne – Bordeaux

Time of Boarding: 10:00 AM

I looked back at him and he looked nervous. All that confidence from before washed away. Even though we both avoided reckless spending this year it seems we both went out of our ways to see the other happier and more in love.

“Dra- “

“Don’t you dare say I didn’t have to I know you have always wanted to explore France, love, even though you stopped mentioning France ever since we got married, not going to lie I thought you were saving money for France”

Ah. I thought he wouldn’t mention it. Draco knew I had a habit every month to treat myself with a massage, shopping for a beautiful dress, or a sweet treat. Even though I was saving money since the start of our relationship it still wasn’t enough to buy the car. It was quite expensive. But my love for this man in front of me trumped my self-desires for two months and obviously when he noticed and asked why I was no longer indulging myself, I simply answered “I’m planning a trip to France for both of us. Consider this as our second honeymoon”. And honestly, it was all worth it knowing Draco was eyeing it for years to finally have it in front of his eyes, smiling, crying happy tears, and kissing me so passionately. I would do it all over again.

“I have my priorities”

“You are saying I am your first priority bear?” he said teasingly with that smug I lovingly hate.

“Not always obviously, but I wanted to do something for you as simple as that”

“I am sorry love,” he said with tears slowly forming in his beautiful gray eyes as he kneeled in front of me disappointment evident on his beautiful features

“I not only failed as a son but I failed as your husband… I couldn’t fulfill all your wishes as much as I wanted to,” he said as he continued to hide the tears and raspy voice.

It broke my heart watching him like this. The war changed him. It took a lot of time for him to openly tell me how he feels and at this moment I can’t help but feel relieved he no longer feels the need to hide his true feelings. I sit on the floor and hold him close to me

“I can’t predict how long your parents will be upset with you but as far as your role as my husband goes has not failed as a husband Draco, let me tell you I am doing this willingly and nothing makes me happier than watching that smile on your face.”

I lean back to hold his face in my palm to make him look into my eyes.

I smile as I say “I love you Draco” I start peppering kisses all over his face. I pull back only when I hear him chuckle.

With a smirk donning on his face he said

“So, you love me huh?”

“I think it is pretty evident by now”

“Nah I’m not convinced,” he said staring deep into my eyes. I knew what he wanted

I nudged my nose on his neck, licking his earlobe slowly as his breath hitches

“Tell me daddy how can I convince you”

He held my hips and sat me on his lap and I start grinding and already feel wetness pooling in my panties. Draco soon starts to rub my clothed clit.

“My, I haven't even touched you yet and you are already dripping”

It even surprises me how easily I fall apart for Draco even after we have been together for 5 years. With a simple touch of his, I start to burn with desire.

“I thought about making love to thank you but I think we will have enough time for that, how about I fuck you today instead would you like that?” I nodded reminiscing the fact that Draco checks what is comfortable with me at the moment even though this is not the first time we were having rough sex.

However, today started as the day I would take the lead it fell apart soon knowing I will have enough time to take Draco apart during our time on the cruise.

I was soon brought back to reality by the sound of ripping, looking down below Draco ripped my panties and looked at my soaked core with a look of hunger.

“Hmm, want you Draco”

“What do you want? M’fingers, my tongue, or my cock” I whined how just moments ago he was talking so sweetly to me, and now he talks so dirty it reminds me of Hogwarts Draco. I love it.

“Anything Draco, please”

“Aw such a needy girl I would have teased and edged you, but the surprise you gave daddy this morning made him happy”. He inserted two fingers into my core and started rubbing it fervently. He softly kissed my lips

“You like it when I ruin you like this don’t you?” He increased the pace of his fingers and I could only whimper and buck my hips when I felt my stomach tightening.

“It’s ok let go, cum on my fingers” shivers ran through my body as I came. I looked up at him and his hair was more disheveled than before.

“Be a good girl and take my cock in your mouth” I whined. I loved how quickly and smoothly the dynamic shifts between us.

As I impatiently started to rip his clothes he chuckles darkly.

“Aw look what a good slut you are for me, so bossy but as soon as my cock comes out you are nothing but a good little slut.”

I start palming his growing member and give kitten licks on the tip and as I slowly take him in my mouth

He hisses

“Just like that good girl”

I moan as I take him fully in my mouth

“oh yes baby just like that”.

As I continue my pace he holds my hair and pulls me apart from his cock. I whimper and he takes hold of my tear-stained face.

“Aw, pretty girl as much as I want to fuck your throat I need to be inside you,” he says as he starts rubbing my core.

“Oh, look how wet you are for me”

“Just for you daddy”

“Uhmm….. Do you want to make me a daddy, angel? Fill you up til’ ur round with my baby, breasts swollen…Is that why you are being such a good girl right now?”

“Yes, please daddy- ah” he slowly inserts his tip into my drooling hole and waits for my confirmation to move. Even when he is in control Draco makes sure I am comfortable all the time.

“Please move Dray I can take it”

“Sure you can, pretty” he starts to thrust harder when he finds my sweet spot

“-Ah just like that Dray please don’t stop” stars covering my eyesight as pure pleasure fills my body.

“Don’t worry baby, by the time I’m done with you both your pussy and you will be crying”.

I could feel the knot in my tummy starting to form, I felt how I was working closer and closer to an earthshaking orgasm…When all of a sudden he stops and slows his movements which makes me whine with need.

“Oh, my little slut was close? Why don’t you make yourself come and start hopping on my cock like a good little bunny you are”

I quickly work myself off his thick cock to straddle him, I position myself over his shaft and slowly sink without any fuss thanks to my slick, as soon as he’s bottomed out I start riding. He starts to meet my thrusts and our room is filled with moans, grunts, and squelching sounds that makes me tight around him again.

“Are you going to come baby? I can feel you tightening around me” I somehow manage to nod

“p- please, please let me come”

“Lay back dear, let daddy take care of you” I lie down on the floor cringing a bit on the cold surface. Draco soon takes his finger and starts rubbing my clit as he puts my leg on his shoulders and starts to thrust again

“Take it, yes baby you want daddy to cum in you, you want me to fill you up with my cum?”

I can’t help but whimper at his words but soon a yelp escaped my lips when he slapped my cunt.

“Words baby I need your consent”

“Yes Dray, please cum inside me”

I frowned when he slowed down a bit only to let out a soft gasp and dropped my legs when he put both my legs on his shoulders again and slapped my clit.

“Ah- Draco please” I feel my cunt tightening around his cock as he thrusts harder.

“Easy babe I will fill you up don’t worry, that is all I am going to do this whole week, I’ll make sure you are full of my seed and by the time we come back from our trip, you will be all swollen and round” I scream his name when he started to thrust hardly his balls smacking against my skin.

I look back at him, he is a sight for sore eyes. Some of his hair fell on his forehead and his face scrunched and jaw slacked letting me know he is close too.

“Yes, baby oh you are so tight around me”. He looks at me smugly

“Aww tell baby, I’m making you feel good? Am I fucking you brain dead? Bet you don’t even remember your name…”

“Y-y-yes so good don’t stop Dray”

“Love your pussy… cum baby, cum now”

He thrusts harder as he closes the distance between us with his hands placed beside my head

“Ugh fuck Y/N! I’m gonna cum now, cum with me”

He moans loudly as we come together. I could feel him release inside me, ropes of hot cum painting my gummy walls. He stayed inside me as we came down from our highs.

He smirked at me

“I am staying in just to make sure you stay full of me” and started peppering kisses on my flushed cheeks.

“But we have to get up, after all, we have to do lots of packing,” I said with a small smile as he gently lays on me and I wrap my arms around him.

“Hmm I’ll help you bear but let us just stay like this for now,” he said with his eyes closed

“Sorry to break your bubble princess but you have to help me pack anyways I am not packing by myself again or you will be whining all trip again telling me I forgot your belongings” I chuckled softly remembering our honeymoon when I accidentally forgot to pack his favorite jacket. In my defense, I was wearing it while packing.

Draco softly smiled at me as I spoke, his eyes scanning my face.

“What?” I asked softly

[turvi]

Unmasked

@fieldofsecretss

Pairing: Draco Malfoy x Fem! reader

Part 2

Mentions of y/n

Summary: Draco and reader decide to spend their 3 year marriage anniversary on a cruise. Only issue that their vacation might come to a sudden halt. Possibly due to a murder on the ship…who was it? And what the hell is going on?!

Y/n- your name

Y/n/n- your nickname

Y/l/n- your last name

Princess- your nickname for Draco

Bear- Draco’s nickname for you

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Y/N’S POV

“Open your eyes”

I looked at his hand which held an envelope. I took them in my hand and tore the envelope to see two tickets inside with a small note that was handwritten beautifully.

It read:

We cordially invite you on a cruise of your lifetime. Explore France’s famous wine-growing cities along with 7 other destinations.

Duration: 8 days

Route: Bordeaux – Garonne – Bordeaux

Time of Boarding: 10:00 AM

I looked back at him and he looked nervous. All that confidence from before washed away. Even though we both avoided reckless spending this year it seems we both went out of our ways to see the other happier and more in love.

“Dra- “

“Don’t you dare say I didn’t have to I know you have always wanted to explore France, love, even though you stopped mentioning France ever since we got married, not going to lie I thought you were saving money for France”

Ah. I thought he wouldn’t mention it. Draco knew I had a habit every month to treat myself with a massage, shopping for a beautiful dress, or a sweet treat. Even though I was saving money since the start of our relationship it still wasn’t enough to buy the car. It was quite expensive. But my love for this man in front of me trumped my self-desires for two months and obviously when he noticed and asked why I was no longer indulging myself, I simply answered “I’m planning a trip to France for both of us. Consider this as our second honeymoon”. And honestly, it was all worth it knowing Draco was eyeing it for years to finally have it in front of his eyes, smiling, crying happy tears, and kissing me so passionately. I would do it all over again.

“I have my priorities”

“You are saying I am your first priority bear?” he said teasingly with that smug I lovingly hate.

“Not always obviously, but I wanted to do something for you as simple as that”

“I am sorry love,” he said with tears slowly forming in his beautiful gray eyes as he kneeled in front of me disappointment evident on his beautiful features

“I not only failed as a son but I failed as your husband… I couldn’t fulfill all your wishes as much as I wanted to,” he said as he continued to hide the tears and raspy voice.

It broke my heart watching him like this. The war changed him. It took a lot of time for him to openly tell me how he feels and at this moment I can’t help but feel relieved he no longer feels the need to hide his true feelings. I sit on the floor and hold him close to me

“I can’t predict how long your parents will be upset with you but as far as your role as my husband goes has not failed as a husband Draco, let me tell you I am doing this willingly and nothing makes me happier than watching that smile on your face.”

I lean back to hold his face in my palm to make him look into my eyes.

I smile as I say “I love you Draco” I start peppering kisses all over his face. I pull back only when I hear him chuckle.

With a smirk donning on his face he said

“So, you love me huh?”

“I think it is pretty evident by now”

“Nah I’m not convinced,” he said staring deep into my eyes. I knew what he wanted

I nudged my nose on his neck, licking his earlobe slowly as his breath hitches

“Tell me daddy how can I convince you”

He held my hips and sat me on his lap and I start grinding and already feel wetness pooling in my panties. Draco soon starts to rub my clothed clit.

“My, I haven't even touched you yet and you are already dripping”

It even surprises me how easily I fall apart for Draco even after we have been together for 5 years. With a simple touch of his, I start to burn with desire.

“I thought about making love to thank you but I think we will have enough time for that, how about I fuck you today instead would you like that?” I nodded reminiscing the fact that Draco checks what is comfortable with me at the moment even though this is not the first time we were having rough sex.

However, today started as the day I would take the lead it fell apart soon knowing I will have enough time to take Draco apart during our time on the cruise.

I was soon brought back to reality by the sound of ripping, looking down below Draco ripped my panties and looked at my soaked core with a look of hunger.

“Hmm, want you Draco”

“What do you want? M’fingers, my tongue, or my cock” I whined how just moments ago he was talking so sweetly to me, and now he talks so dirty it reminds me of Hogwarts Draco. I love it.

“Anything Draco, please”

“Aw such a needy girl I would have teased and edged you, but the surprise you gave daddy this morning made him happy”. He inserted two fingers into my core and started rubbing it fervently. He softly kissed my lips

“You like it when I ruin you like this don’t you?” He increased the pace of his fingers and I could only whimper and buck my hips when I felt my stomach tightening.

“It’s ok let go, cum on my fingers” shivers ran through my body as I came. I looked up at him and his hair was more disheveled than before.

“Be a good girl and take my cock in your mouth” I whined. I loved how quickly and smoothly the dynamic shifts between us.

As I impatiently started to rip his clothes he chuckles darkly.

“Aw look what a good slut you are for me, so bossy but as soon as my cock comes out you are nothing but a good little slut.”

I start palming his growing member and give kitten licks on the tip and as I slowly take him in my mouth

He hisses

“Just like that good girl”

I moan as I take him fully in my mouth

“oh yes baby just like that”.

As I continue my pace he holds my hair and pulls me apart from his cock. I whimper and he takes hold of my tear-stained face.

“Aw, pretty girl as much as I want to fuck your throat I need to be inside you,” he says as he starts rubbing my core.

“Oh, look how wet you are for me”

“Just for you daddy”

“Uhmm….. Do you want to make me a daddy, angel? Fill you up til’ ur round with my baby, breasts swollen…Is that why you are being such a good girl right now?”

“Yes, please daddy- ah” he slowly inserts his tip into my drooling hole and waits for my confirmation to move. Even when he is in control Draco makes sure I am comfortable all the time.

“Please move Dray I can take it”

“Sure you can, pretty” he starts to thrust harder when he finds my sweet spot

“-Ah just like that Dray please don’t stop” stars covering my eyesight as pure pleasure fills my body.

“Don’t worry baby, by the time I’m done with you both your pussy and you will be crying”.

I could feel the knot in my tummy starting to form, I felt how I was working closer and closer to an earthshaking orgasm…When all of a sudden he stops and slows his movements which makes me whine with need.

“Oh, my little slut was close? Why don’t you make yourself come and start hopping on my cock like a good little bunny you are”

I quickly work myself off his thick cock to straddle him, I position myself over his shaft and slowly sink without any fuss thanks to my slick, as soon as he’s bottomed out I start riding. He starts to meet my thrusts and our room is filled with moans, grunts, and squelching sounds that makes me tight around him again.

“Are you going to come baby? I can feel you tightening around me” I somehow manage to nod

“p- please, please let me come”

“Lay back dear, let daddy take care of you” I lie down on the floor cringing a bit on the cold surface. Draco soon takes his finger and starts rubbing my clit as he puts my leg on his shoulders and starts to thrust again

“Take it, yes baby you want daddy to cum in you, you want me to fill you up with my cum?”

I can’t help but whimper at his words but soon a yelp escaped my lips when he slapped my cunt.

“Words baby I need your consent”

“Yes Dray, please cum inside me”

I frowned when he slowed down a bit only to let out a soft gasp and dropped my legs when he put both my legs on his shoulders again and slapped my clit.

“Ah- Draco please” I feel my cunt tightening around his cock as he thrusts harder.

“Easy babe I will fill you up don’t worry, that is all I am going to do this whole week, I’ll make sure you are full of my seed and by the time we come back from our trip, you will be all swollen and round” I scream his name when he started to thrust hardly his balls smacking against my skin.

I look back at him, he is a sight for sore eyes. Some of his hair fell on his forehead and his face scrunched and jaw slacked letting me know he is close too.

“Yes, baby oh you are so tight around me”. He looks at me smugly

“Aww tell baby, I’m making you feel good? Am I fucking you brain dead? Bet you don’t even remember your name…”

“Y-y-yes so good don’t stop Dray”

“Love your pussy… cum baby, cum now”

He thrusts harder as he closes the distance between us with his hands placed beside my head

“Ugh fuck Y/N! I’m gonna cum now, cum with me”

He moans loudly as we come together. I could feel him release inside me, ropes of hot cum painting my gummy walls. He stayed inside me as we came down from our highs.

He smirked at me

“I am staying in just to make sure you stay full of me” and started peppering kisses on my flushed cheeks.

“But we have to get up, after all, we have to do lots of packing,” I said with a small smile as he gently lays on me and I wrap my arms around him.

“Hmm I’ll help you bear but let us just stay like this for now,” he said with his eyes closed

“Sorry to break your bubble princess but you have to help me pack anyways I am not packing by myself again or you will be whining all trip again telling me I forgot your belongings” I chuckled softly remembering our honeymoon when I accidentally forgot to pack his favorite jacket. In my defense, I was wearing it while packing.

Draco softly smiled at me as I spoke, his eyes scanning my face.

“What?” I asked softly

[astrolaurical]

Hey Astro( sry I do not know you by your name) . I read your post about how badly you were treated while your stay in Korea. So sorry about that. But thank you at the same time for sharing and sending awareness to young ones like us, who someday hopefully wish to visit Korea, as tourists! Will definitely keep your warning as my number no. 1 priority!

I just got to thinking while reading your post about Korean men, what kind of fetish they have with women of different Nationalitys, can this be found in men of much younger generation too? Like do men STILL have that kind of perspective, has things not changed much? Even for men who are much younger, as now times have changed alot? What do Korean females feel about this, as in do they feel ashamed or embarrassed (I don't know what exact words to use! Hopefully you get my drift) Do they help you out, look out for you? ( asking because maybe you might have had friends who looked out for you) I am genuinely curious.

Also if you do not get upset about what I've asked, How or what would you say about above things in relation to BTS memebers, Like our Members, they wouldn't have this kind of opinions right? They seem far more genuine and nice guys whose been honest about their emotions( totally acknowledging the fact that We donot have to know everything about them) But Jin has-been so loving towards ARMY and RM is pure Love! His speech and Vlive is so🥺. MY GOD I've said so much! I just wanted to talk! Again I apologize if I said something wrong!🙇‍♀️

YOU ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HAVE YOU TO REPLY TO ME IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO! NOTHING MATTERS MORE THAN YOUR COMFORT AND HAPPINESS, NOT EVEN MY CURIOSITY!! 😊😊

THANK YOU. TAKE CARE.

The INFJ in me naturally wanted to answer all of these questions. But no. Do your own research. I’m tired of doing all of the work for you. Go to Google and type in these questions yourself and search reputable news sources. To lead you in the right direction because i know you’ll need it:

1. Yes absolutely. Even 4th gen idols have gotten called out for this issue recently

2. Look up the South Korean feminist movement right now.

3. Korean bystander laws. It’s illegal to help out. No I won’t be taking any more questions in korea because I am getting too many koreaboos in my inbox idealizing the country and the people and ignoring everything I, a person who lives there, says.

And you clearly just exposed yourself on being too young for my blog. You are clearly a minor, calling me old and basically saying I’m a crony. I should block you. This blog is for people my age and BTS age. You know? 25 and older.

Oh and ABSOLUTEY bts act like this too. It’s engrained in them. They are proud Koreans. I’m not saying they would sexually harasses a female, but they probably wouldn’t hesitate to cut the line in front of one or expect food from one. Misogyny culture. Remember War of Hormone? Lol Namjoon has even said he has to regularly speak with a woman’s studies professor to make sure no engrained misogny comes out in his lyrics. And that’s my bias.

[daitranscripts]

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts Pt. 3

Guests of Gaspard

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts Masterpost First: Gaining an Invitation Previous: The Masked Empire

The party travels to Halamshiral, and Josephine continues to explain to situation.

Josephine: The political situation in Halamshiral hangs by a thread. The empress fears our presence could sever it. The grand duke is only too happy to have us at the ball as his guests, so our invitation comes from him. Whether we act as his allies, or upset the balance of power, he gains an opportunity… if not a clear advantage.

Gaspard approaches as the PC and Josephine pass by some Inquisition soldiers.

Gaspard (human PC): Inquisitor Trevelyan! We meet at last! I’ve heard so much about you. Gaspard (human mage PC): Inquisitor Trevelyan! It is an honor to meet you at last Gaspard (Qunari PC): Inquisitor Adaar! It is my great pleasure to meet you! Gaspard (Dalish PC): It is a great pleasure to meet you, Inquisitor Lavellan. Gaspard (dwarf PC): So you’re Inquisitor Cadash? From the stories I heard, you were hewn from solid steel and carried a thousand daggers.

Gaspard (HLtA not complete, sided templars): Bringing the templars into your ranks was not just a brilliant military move, but a clever political ploy as well. Gaspard (HLtA not complete, sided mages): Bringing the rebel mages into the ranks of your army was a brilliant move. Gaspard (HLtA completed): The rumors coming out of the Western Approach say you battled an army of demons.

Gaspard: Imagine what the Inquisition could accomplish with the full support of the rightful Emperor of Orlais!

Dialogue options:

General: That would be impressive. [1]

General: Which emperor is that? [2]

General: What does that support cost? [3]

1 - General: That would be impressive. PC: I can see many benefits to such an alliance. Gaspard: Keep the image firmly in mind. We may see it materialize by the end of the evening. [4]

2 - General: Which emperor is that? PC: And which one was the rightful one, again? I keep getting them confused. Gaspard (male PC): If we keep watch, he may appear. Probably by the brandy. Gaspard (female PC): The handsome, charming one of course, my lady. [4]

3 - General: What does that support cost? PC: Exactly what would be required to get that Imperial support? [4]

4 - Scene continues.

Gaspard: I am not a man who forgets his friends, Inquisitor. You help me, I’ll help you.

They walk further into the courtyard.

Gaspard (male PC): Prepared to shock the assembly by appearing as the guest of a hateful usurper, my lord? Gaspard (female PC): My lady, are you prepared to shock the court by walking into the Grand Ball with a hateful usurper?

Gaspard: They will be telling stories of this into the next age.

Dialogue options:

General: I’m glad to help. [5]

General: Aren’t we exciting people? [6]

General: I’m not here for a party. [7]

5 - General: I’m glad to help. PC: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Duke Gaspard. I look forward to ending this civil war. Gaspard: As do I, my friend. The empire needs stability and security, now more than ever. If you have the safety of the Orlesian people at heart, Inquisitor, perhaps you will look into something for me. This elven woman Briala—I suspect that she intends to disrupt the negotiations. [8]

6 - General: Aren’t we exciting people? PC: I can’t imagine that crowd has seen anything better than us in their entire lives. Gaspard (male PC): I knew we would get along famously, Inquisitor. Gaspard (female PC): You’re a woman after my own heart, my lady. Gaspard: As a friend, perhaps there is a matter you could undertake this evening. This elven woman Briala—I suspect that she intends to disrupt the negotiations. [8]

7 - General: I’m not here for a party. PC: There’s a Tevinter assassin on the loose, Gaspard. Finding him is my priority. Gaspard: Are you serious? That is a grave allegation, my friend. A foreign power meddling now, of all times… I have no doubt this Tevinter is hiding within the ranks of the elven “delegation.” They’re up to something. [8]

8 - Scene continues.

Gaspard: My people have found these “ambassadors” all over the fortifications. Sabotage seems the least of their crimes.

Dialogue options:

General: It’s worth investigating. [9]

General: I hope there’s more to go on. [10]

General: I’ll deal with the elves. [11]

9 - General: It’s worth investigating. PC: That sounds like something I should look into. [12]

10 - General: I hope there’s more to go on. PC: Tell me there’s more to your suspicion than “the elves were acting dodgy”. Gaspard: That “ambassador”, Briala, used to be a servant of Celene’s. That is, until my cousin had her arrested for crimes against the empire to cover up a political mistake. If anyone in this room wishes Celene harm, Inquisitor, it’s that elf. She certainly has reason. [12]

11 - General: I’ll deal with the elves. PC: If they’re siding with the enemy, I’ll put an end to it. [12]

12 - Scene continues.

Gaspard: (Sighs.) Be as discreet as possible. I detest the Game, but if we do not play it well, our enemies will make us look like villains. We’re keeping the court waiting, Inquisitor. Shall we?

Gaspard leaves.

Next: Court Approval