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monstercampus · 2 years ago

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Ellie my birthday is coming up soon!! can I ask how the monsters on campus celebrate the little human's birthday?

omg happy birthday my love!!!! i hope you have/had a wonderful day <333

A lot of monster species don't actually celebrate birthdays, so it's a new concept for them! Some cultures and species acknowledge it but don't have celebrations, some celebrate communal birthdays annually with one huge party for everyone, and others have a variety of practices that vary from place to place and race to race. But anybody who knows even a little bit about humans knows they love to celebrate their day of birth, so they'd work really hard to make you feel welcome and happy even though you're far from home!

For one, a lot of your fellow students and friends will consult professors like Dr. Wellwright for help--their resident harpy and human expert has all sorts of books piled high on his shelves on human behavior, plus he's spent the most time with humans in their own spaces as an alumni of a previously humans-only university, so he has lots of wisdom to offer! He'll help divy up tasks for everyone so all your friends can feel like they're pitching in for you <3 It'll be like its own event on campus: preparing for their first human student's (surprise) birthday party!

Obviously Priam and Anton are heading this operation as your roommates, so their co-operation is tested to the limits as they prepare the dorm with a subtle hand. The party's gonna take place elsewhere so everyone involved can attend, but they've first got to make sure that nothing's out of place for the day itself; cleaning the apartment is one thing, but they're also gonna make sure you get a proper introduction to the day with breakfast and a small present or two--they don't want you to think everyone forgot, after all! So while they're gonna argue about what to make you to eat, and whether or not Priam can wake you with kisses and snuggles (because he cannot be trusted to let you up afterwards!) the shadow that lingers in your room will also prepare by conjuring up some sweet, pleasant dreams to show you the night before you wake up. They want to give you good dreams, but also let you indulge in those sweet, nostalgic memories of home so you have something to look back on fondly the moment you awaken.

In the meanwhile, Jelly and Ollie get tasked with the cake (supervised by prof Aryck, of course) which you would think would be a disaster....and it is! But a tasty one. Ollie wants to make sure the baking is perfect, but Jelly's all wrapped up in making sure you have a selection of everything you could want. So while she's hustling around with a million different ingredients and a dozen different recipes going at the same time, Ollie's rushing behind her to dial down the oven temperatures and fix the mistakes in the batter bowls she leaves behind. By the end the kitchen will be a right mess, and Ollie will be exhausted, but they'll have a spread to be proud of to present to you--and Jelly will clean up the aftermath in the kitchen as recompense. Besides, nobody wants to see Aryck get mad over a careless, left-behind kitchen mess. Your holes would likely never recover

Being the muscle of the operation, the werewolves on the team will task themselves with setting up your party space, with Tentacles offering aid in sprucing up the place and keeping things clean and Huxley bringing along the orcs to build some nice tables and chairs for everyone to use. Initially the plan would be to host it inside, but they'll end up setting everything up out by the beach on the lake--that way you can enjoy the nice weather and have a swim if you'd like! Plus, some of the monsters in attendance (ie. Nessie, the Kraken, Tentacles, Jelly, etc) don't do well without water for long stretches of time, so it's a win-win! They'll also have their resident gorgon August shyly offering up some flower arrangements to decorate with, and though they'll be scarce during the event they'll leave a little present for you behind with a singing snapdragon barette inside.

Lidya and Jude have the task of gathering up entertainment, to which there's no better option than to pull out the big guns and set up the most impressive games they have to offer. Lidya will rig up their biggest DDR-style machine (safely away from the shoreline) along with a bunch of other group games for everyone to play, as well as a couple beach balls and a football to keep the wolves enriched. And whether by choice or through bribery Jude will get his program loaded into the dance machine so he can participate, and so you can see him too!

You wouldn't think it would be a necessity, but Efraim, Zombie, and King Bee all share the responsibility of keeping your birthday a secret, too. As liked as you are by many, there's still enough scrutiny from those other monsters that your friends know there's a chance of them trying to screw it all up. The last thing they want is for some unwanted guests to crash your party or just make you feel bad with mean comments on your special day, so the three of them work for weeks to make sure that nobody that's not invited stumbles upon your party by the beach or even knows it's your birthday until it's all over. As an added precaution, Cyrus guards the event from a respectable distance, so even if someone does come by he can turn them away before they even get close. Nobody in their right mind wants to be on the other end of those hooves anyways.

And there are some who, even if they aren't at your party for long or at all, celebrate in their own little ways with you. Elyos, the statue outside your apartment, hands you a little bouquet when you walk by because the pixies told him about your birthday--and they helped pick the flowers, too! They'll slip you a little card they made alongside it, along with enough birthday kisses to match every year all over your pretty face! And though Isaac is forbidden from attending, he'll still have a gift for you that he sneaks into your pocket as you walk by....but he can't quite bring himself to hand over the letter he wrote and rewrote a hundred times, so that one he keeps to himself. Later, he promises himself.

Some of your profs will make a brief appearance at the event as well, but most of them will stick to cards and small gifts given to you beforehand or after class. Cookies from Aryck, a handmade music box from Sheela, a prized treasure from the Dean's hoard, woven mittens from Mr. M, a raven-feather quill from the Doctor, a spiritual enlightenment pamphlet from the Archangel.....all manner of things, but each one with plenty of thought behind it, you can rest assured. Everyone has so much fun at your party, they'll insist on doing the same next year too! In fact, they all might want to start celebrating more birthdays just so everyone can get together and have fun all over again! You might have to move into a bigger room to fit all the gifts you'll get, though--some of the things the monsters come up with are just wild.

#monster campus #multiple monsters #monster boyfriend #monster girlfriend #ellie thirsts #anons

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intensifyre · 1 month ago

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clemymimi · 2 months ago

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Hello, hope you’re having a nice day. Do you have any thoughts about Kaigaku?

Hello! Ahh You're too sweet <3 i hope you're having a great day yourself! and to answer your question.. I tend to focus a lot on kokushibo in general so I must confess on not being an expert when it comes to a lot of other characters apart from some light exceptions (well tbh with how deeply I dive into kokushibos psyche I might be underestimating my opinions on other characters depth wise but still!) I'm fairly neutral on kaigaku.. I don't hate or dislike him but neither is he one of my favourites. I mean.. I muse kokushibo and so I always enjoy interacting with kaigaku muses but it's just that I love to see everyone's rendition of him so my perspective on him is very flexible because everyone carries a different interpretation of him.. the fandom itself tends to struggle when it comes to settling on one verdict of him so..

I think he's a very well-written and intriguing character and that the reason why he turned into a demon and why he did the things he did is very fascinating (having the mindset that as long as he lives he can win one day. that's such a fascinating life motto to have!) it's like.. he's the living embodiment of endurance (or one form of it) as long as he is alive he still has the chance to come out on top one day. I think kaigaku has many negative qualities but this one I absolutely adore (and it's also one of the reasons why kokushibo likely recruited him. he saw this fire in kaigaku.. to never give up whilst he is alive.. and he respected that kaigaku was willing to bow to kokushibo - the enemy - to acknowledge that he stood no chance of survival and to surrender his fate into kokushibos hands. that is some really strong symbolism) I think kaigaku is the kind of character that one could discuss and dissect for hours and never grow tired of!

most of all, kaigaku is a survivor and you can tell. I think much of his behaviour comes from this survival mindset. it doesn't excuse his actions but it's a beautiful display of how survival mechanisms can manifest. I must confess to not being very well versed with the whole zenitsu kaigaku conflict so perhaps I am misjudging kaigaku here due to me missing parts of the information but alas it doesn't change the fact that kaigakus background (orphanage) explains a lot about his behaviour and thought process and that I don't shun kaigaku for saving himself by ratting out the other children. Doesn't mean that I condone it but I understand why he did it. Kaigaku isn't inherently evil or inherently good (if you've studied morality you might notice how there is not really such a thing as morally good or morally bad. Nothing about morality is painted in black and white. If you are convinced otherwise consider the fact that you can't easily create a maxim and apply it in practice for any and every situation. The concept of defining something or someone as good or evil is cute, because it just isn't that black and white. Many philosophers have driven themselves crazy over how to define 'good' and 'bad' behaviour. Now this is a topic I could make a deep dive about but I don't think you'd want me to go off on a philosophical tangent that will make you question reality, I have michikatsu to have this existential crisis for /silli)

-> All in all, kaigaku is a very fascinating character, do I like him? well I'm fairly neutral, he does have a rather unpleasant attitude after all. But he is very very fascinating to me - especially on a philsophical plane and although this wasn't very deep divy I hope I could answer your question in a manner that is satisfactory to you! I always love discussing characters and their motifs so never shy away from asking me things :3 thank you very much for the question!

#kaigaku #asks :3 #demon slayer #also kaigaku does deserve a hug #he'd probably bite though #and i don't want to lose an arm #and he'd hate me for hugging him #so... whoever wants to take the fall feel free

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jullinh4x · 3 months ago

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Super Arithes (made by me)

Note: I hate math, I'm just doing this for fun and because I'm bored even though math is even more boring

In a parallel reality, in a distant universe, there were several worlds, these related to what we call "school subjects" but theirs is where this story takes place, this being the world of "Mathimatiká"

In this world, there were precious jewels called Arithes, known as the jewels of Arithmetic that were one day discovered by 4 young sibilings named Aggiun, Sottra, Molti and Divis, both grandsons of the bearer of the square root jewel, Grandpa Radice

But one day, everything changes when an evil threat invades the world, corrupting everything around it, including Grandpa Radice. Now, the sibilings have to use their jewels to fight the evil

Characters:

Aggiun (bearer of the addition jewel) - Outgoing and courageous young man, a big fan of adrenaline, being the protagonist and the strongest of the team, despite not being the leader

Sottra (bearer of the subtraction jewel) - Lonely and introverted young woman, she prefers to distance herself and think, the most intelligent of the team and the leader

Molti (bearer of the multiplication jewel) - Somewhat serious young woman, but occasionally playful, she is the most strategic and the defender of the team

Divis (bearer of the division jewel) - A young man with a good heart, he is the oldest of his brothers and the most responsible and expert in combat

Grandpa Radice (bearer of the square root jewel) - Despite being an old man, he is still extremely wise and powerful, teaching his techniques to his grandchildren

#mathematics #original story #original character

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vibratingskull · 2 years ago

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Unwanted visitor

Part1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Tags : alcohol consomption, brawl, bit of blood

FemaleReader x Thrawn

You're at a soiree in your boyfriend's apartment, and you receive a visit late at night...

You tug your dress to smooth and flatten it. You turn in front of the mirror, observing through every angle. You let Nath…Arzel choose it for you, trusting his sense of fashion and what a woman of the upper crust should look like. He even convinced you to redo your entire wardrobe and brought you shopping at his expense. The clothes are not really your style, but they are feminine and adult, you’ll get used to it eventually. But for now you’re not, and you swear this dress makes you look like a fool. You take a glimpse of him in the corridor.

“Arzel! Does this dress make me look like a badly stuffed sausage?”

He holds your hand as your spin on yourself to show him off.

“Roween… You are absolutely sublime. You’re a living apparition…” He holds your side tenderly and kisses your forehead. “You’ll blind them all, do not worry about anything.”

You breath, calmed down. Your confidence comes back, and you smile at him. He gently guides you to the dining room of his million credit apartment. Far more spacious than your medium size apartment that he generously pays for you, this place makes you feel small. You watch as the droïds dress the table with experts hands, you envelop yourself in a modest shawl, not knowing what to do.

"Demat my friends. Welcome !" The clear voice or Arzel rose behind your back.

You turn to see his friends arriving with big bright smiles. You stay in the backgrounds, not knowing them really well. You can name them but not much else. That doesn’t stop them from embracing you like life long friends. You gladly embrace them back, appreciating this sensation of belonging and love. A lady even kisses you on both cheeks. You let her do it with a patient smile, you get used to familiarity as time goes by.

Arzel places himself next to you and seizes your side delicately.

“To anyone who might not know her already, this is my pearl : Roween.”

Your face heats up, being suddenly the center of attention, you bow your head respectively to your guests, welcoming them properly into the penthouse.

“So it’s her? The pearl?” Say a ginger woman who you recognize being the one talking with Admiral Wiskovis back when you entered the church.

Arzel nods with a confident grin. They all look at you with kindness and actual respect in their gaze, and another thing… Envy. Like they would like to devour you and take your place. You would lie if you said you didn’t like that, to be at the arm of Arzel as so many advantages and perks, authority and respectability is just one of them. If only your subordinates looked at you more like that, you’d have less problems at work. You shake your head, thinking of work will just bring headaches, now is the time to enjoy yourself. You mix with your guests, talking of everything and nothing. The ginger woman gestures to you to join her and her little circle.

“So it is you, The pearl? I knew I saw you somewhere, you’re the little impertinent person who eavesdrops on people's conversation.”

You feel the fire on your cheeks instantly.

“I was only trying to find a good angle to approach a superior and build my network.” You defend yourself.

She chuckles.

“And you came a long way! You are now a lieutenant commander of the Navy, not a nobody of a junior lieutenant. I congratulate you, from the depth of my heart.” She bows her head a little.

You thank her for her praise and accept a glass from her hand.

“But I realize we’ve never been properly presented ! I am Divi, Brigadier General of the Imperial Army. We should stick together as women of the Empire.” She clinks your glasses together, you’re impressed, acceding to her rank is not an easy feat . “Smile! This is Arzel’s dinner but this is as much a celebration of your success in your honor.”

“Thank you, I’m pleased to meet you all.” You say, trying to maintain your composure in front of such high ranked people. The rest of the women nod at your words, welcoming you warmly in the group.

“I have to say, you made yourself desired. Arzel is really pleased to have found you and talks a lot about you. He has great plans for you and the church.” Say one of them.

This warms your heart, Arzel hasn’t been really demonstrative with his love lately, knowing he talks like that about you is a reassurance.

“Well, I do too. I hope to be able to dedicate even more time to it and convince some of my friends to join.” You exclaim excited. “This is such a great cause, we must spread it as much as we can!”

“My! My! What an energetic recruit. Arzel has the eyes for those people.” Divi laughs with you.

And suddenly her demeanor change.

“Well even if you don’t participate in the church influence, you still be part of its… pleasure.” She licks her lips ever so slightly but you see it.

You froze for a second. She looks at you like a prey, and for a split second the rest of the group too. Encircled by lionesses, you can’t walk back to retreat. You gulp.

“What did you say?”

“Hmmmm?” She asks innocently. “I tend to ramble when I have drinks.” She laughs heartily.

You’re taken aback by the shifting attitude.

She puts her arm around your shoulder and pushes you close.

“But we have to warn you. You’re not the first to swagger at the arms of our Arzel. Know this : there have been a lot of called for this position but few have the guts to endure what comes with being with him.”

You frown and snarl. You’re not an innocent little kid, but a ranked warrior of the Empire.

“I think I can handle some boring dinners and insipid discussions with politicians, thank you.”

She shakes her head, chuckling. She lowers her voice to a tone of confidence.

“You are cute, Roween, but you have no idea what you set your foot into. It’s been 6 years since you are with us but you don’t know everything, of it’s inner circle. But it will soon end, soon you’ll play a big part in what this church has to offer. And it will be grandiose.” She squeezes your shoulder tenderly, almost encouragingly. “But your role will require sacrifice.”

You raise an eyebrow, what is she on about? Is she already drunk? You look at her incredulous, and a bit lost. To say she confuses you would be an understatement. Your mind works at full speed to connect all the dots.

“When you say a lot have been called for this position, you’re talking about Ashcorah?” You demand, remembering the frail disoriented woman that approached you when you exited the church the first day.

Her eyes sparkles.

“Shhh. Keep your voice down, you won’t make friends talking about this traitor.” She warns. “Yes, I’m referring to her, among other things… Poor creature, we haven’t been nice to her.” She sounds remorseful and her gaze get lost in the void.

“What happened? Why did she have to leave?” You whisper.

She shruggs.

“She had the bad habit of putting her nose everywhere, and later she stopped believing in our shared goal to reunite all the races. She started spewing lies about our community and talked against it. She left on her own accord as much as we dismissed her.”

She looks at you with a little grin, readjusting your dress’s shoulders.

“I like you Roween. I’ll pray for you for what is to come.”

She winks at you but you sense no friendliness behind it.

She let you here, confused. You rehash this whole scene in your head. She said I will take part in… pleasure of the inner circle? A terrific question flashes in your mind. What if… what if the church has some… freaky, pervert sex circle ? That sounded idiotic but the question makes its way through your mind.

“Everyone! It is time to dine!” Arzel calls everyone.

He takes your hand and gently guides you to your chair, next to his, obviously. You try to smile the best you could, but feel it deformed as a grimace as the question still haunts you. He’s enough of a gentleman to not formalize himself. Everyone takes place and the droïd start bringing the dishes, you try to calm down and smell the delicious scent of food and spices. You’re particularly drawn to a plate of meat.

Arzel waits for everyone to take what they wanted and is served a glass of alcohol to stand up from his seat and raises his glass.

“I thank you all for coming to one of my famous dinners! I regret to not receive you at my mansion on Tyrahnn, we would have more space than this miserable shack!”

Everyone chuckles.

“I would like to dedicate this dinner to the wonderful woman who shares my life, my pearl...” He takes your hand and kisses your knuckles. You blush instantly. “And our great Beleg that can’t be with us tonight. But he’s working for the peace between the races, so he’ll be forgiven.” He winks. “I also regret that our friend the Admiral Wiskovis cannot be with us because of an attempted murder on his person.” You turn your head and realize a seat is indeed unoccupied. “We will pray for him tonight. I have great news for you tonight! With the Beleg we’ve decided to bless our friend Vez with an honorable name.” Your eyes open wide. Vez will finally get his name? What great news. “After debate, we visited him and decided to grant him the honor by seeing his new pieces of art inspired by his life with the church. Such devotion couldn’t go unrewarded.”

He raises his glasses high, and everyone imitates him.

“I declare Vez one of us!”

“One of us!” You all recite and take a sip of the drink.

This reminds you about the moment you too received your name. All this ceremonial startled you a bit, but it is much funnier when you get to do it. You seize your cutlery and cut through your meat. You take a large bite. It’s strong and fondant, immediately melting on the tongue and deliciously spiced. You notice Arzel’s looking at you with a little smile.

“It is absolutely delicious. What is it?” You ask.

He winks.

“That’s my little secret.”

_______________________________________________

You’re completely and utterly…

drunk.

You look at the city blurred by the speed of the limo as your head drums. You squeeze the hands of Arzel that gently caresses it with his thumb. You sigh, regretting all those glasses of wine. And most importantly, you have a question turning obsessively in your head.

“Everything is alright, my pearl?” He asks

“No, I mean yes! It’s just… I drunk too much.”

He chuckles.

“It happens.”

“Nather ? Can… Can I ask you something ?”

“Sure, Roween. Ask away.”

“Does the church have a … a private circle?”

He seems to think a little.

“I won’t go as far as calling it a private circle, but in a way I would say yes. Unfortunately, even with benevolent organizations an upper crust appears organically.”

“And does this circle… Does weird stuff?”

He looks at you dead in the eyes.

“What are you trying to say, exactly?”

Your mind is only white noise at this point and you have difficulty articulating a correct sentence. You spurt out nonsense.

“Does the circle use sex slaves for perverted stuff?!”

He looks at you with eyes wide open…

And burst out laughing.

“Where did you get that idea?” He tries to ask, shaked by the spasm of his laugh.

“Divi insinuated… things. That I would participate in the pleasure the church will provide…” You feel ashamed to ask such a thing, but with the alcohol it was eating you alive.

He holds his sides, trying to calm down. He coughs and retrieves a contained composure.

“Divi… Always spoiling the fun.” He wipes a tear off his cheek.

You look at him frowning, not taking kindly that your anxiety is laughed at.

“Nather, I’m serious.”

He clears his throat a last time.

“Well, we got a special ceremony arranged.”

“A ceremony?”

“A feast.” He reluctantly admits. “And I planned for you to be the main attraction.”

You eyeball him.

“That’s all?”

“Yes!” He chuckles “I don’t know how you could believe I was running a sex circle…”

You pout. It’s true in insight it sounds terribly stupid. That the man you love run a sex dungeon would be the height of irony.

Because…

Since the 6 years of you together…

Nothing happened.

Nada.

And you’re quite tired of taking care of that alone. A bit of help could be amusing. You take back his hand and squeeze it. You gulp. You terribly need some action tonight. Maybe it’s the alcohol, but your feeling bold and a well known fire start spreading deep down your core. You breathe deeply.

You finally arrive at your place, and Azrel, ever the gentlemen leave the limo to open you the door. You step up the car and press yourself against him. He pepperes kisses on your cheeks.

“Do you want to take a last drink at my apartment?” You ask lascive.

“Didn’t you drink enough?” He smiles.

“You know what I mean…” You open your coat to reveal your low necked robe he chose for you.

He chuckles, shaking his head.

“That is not happening, my pearl. Not tonight.”

“Are you sure?” You trace the low cut with your fingers, giving him bedroom eyes, licking your plump lips.

He closes back your coat in one swift movement.

“Roween, you’re drunk. And I refuse to take advantage of that.” He kisses your forehead “Go home. Sleep. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

He shushes you away and you comply, shuffling along.

You start to climb the stairs, and glance back at him. He waves you goodbye, wrapped up his expensive black fur. You sigh and enter the building.

You’re so miffed you go to your bed without removing makeup and just put on an oversize t-shirt. You collapse on your bed, tired and unnerved, you roll inside your corvers like a cocoon and wait for sleep to come. You turn and yourself several times. You hear a shuffling sound and put a pillow on your face to muffle any other sound. It would work except for the next sound you hear is much closer.

You open your eyes wide open, instantly sober.

That shuffling sound…

Was your door.

Someone is inside your apartment.

You didn't give the code to anyone except Arzel, but why would he enter your apartment like a burglar?

You slowly rise from your bed, stress making you shake all over the place. You curse yourself, your weapon disappeared with the crash of the Zephyr, you didn't come and claim another one yet. You search your comlink.

Nothing.

You must have let it in the living room.

Where the intruder is.

You try to get back control over your breathing, but it is difficult. You slip into the corridor with an idea. You press yourself against the wall to the electrical panel of your apartment, you turn your head towards the living room and see the light ar on and a shadow moving. You switch the lever and the lights are out. You hear a distinct curse coming from the living room.

You walk towards the room on tiptoes, and lean to observe it. With the rays of the moon you can distinguish your table and chairs, your sofa and télévision and a humanoid form that has nothing to do here. You focus and hear another respiration.

"(y/n)?" The woman knows your name but you don't remember this voice.

You see the form move, like it's searching something and as such slowly approaching your direction.

A little more…

"(y/n), I'm here to talk…"

Like hell we're gonna talk, you think. You feel all your senses screaming and a cold sweat behind your neck.

She takes three other steps and you dive, grasping what you suspect to be her side and an arm. She yelps in surprise, losing her balance she grips you, you seize the occasion to throw your knees in her stomach. She bends forward with a groan of pain, but manages to pull out from your grip. She throws her fist that that you receive in the face. You totter holding your jaw. She throws it again but you manage to avoid it and seize her whole arm to make her roll over your shoulder. Like in training you, you think. She crashes on the floor, cutting her breath. You seize what you think is a chair, and crash it down on her.

She stops moving.

You kneel to find a breath. She's still alive. You reactivate the lights and come back to see your assailant.

It's Ashcorah. Ashcorah.

You look at the limp body laying on the floor, unsure what to do. You’re panting excessively because of the adrenaline and you feel yourself shaking all over. You have to sit down and breathe deeply in and out, focusing on your breath to not hyperventilate. In shock, you extend your hand towards your comlink on the table and try to join the only peoples that come to your mind.

________________________________________________________________________

You hear a gentle knock on the door.

You go open with wobbly legs. You open to see Thrawn, as well put as ever standing out in your landing.

“Greetings.”

Still shocked, you just nod to him. He enters your apartment and assesses the situation. You notice his chest moving up and down rapidly like he is out of breath.

“Did you run?” You ask with a shaky voice.

“You said you had a problem.”

You slowly nod again, biting your nail. He kneels next to the unmoving body.

“Do you know her?”

“Very little…” You said, sitting back, looking at him investigating.

“Do you have a rope?”

“I… I have some stockings…” You blabbed.

“It will do.”

You hand him the piece of clothing and he ties her hands in her back before rolling her on her back and searching her vest. He pulls out a blaster pistol.

“Looks like she came accompanied.”

You see the weapon and immediately burst into tears. That is the last straw. This is too much for you. The alcohol, the intrusion, your violated intimacy and now that! You bury your face into your hands, and cry your heart out. You feel a hand on your shoulder. You raise up your head, your vision blurred by your tears.

“I am sorry, (y/n).” He says softly.

You don’t think and dive, pressing yourself against him. You wrap your arm around his chest, bury your face in his neck and cry. You feel him stiffened under your touch but doesn’t say anything, he lets you soak his perfectly clean uniform. You ugly cry like there is no tomorrow, digging your nails into the fabric, you feel him caressing your back, slowly, gently…

“Everything is gonna be alright.”

He cradles you delicately. You hug him tighter.

“I am here…”

He moves away, holding your face with both hands he gently strokes your cheek with his thumb wiping away a tear.

“I will not let anyone hurt you.”

You sniff, locking eyes with him. You find comfort in his red glowing pupils, a familiar sensation. You feel his breath on your lips.

“Thank you sir.” You manage to pronounce between sobs.

He rests his forehead against yours, caressing your cheek. You inhale his scent and start to calm down. Your conscience starts yelling at you, too close, too familiar, unprofessional…

But it is so reassuring to have a friend’s shoulder to cry on. Like it was at the academy. You miss those simpler times.

“I can’t sleep alone tonight…” You say, sniffing between each word.

“This is understandable. This house is not the safe place it used to be for you.” He breathes deeply. “Maybe you could come to my place and-”

“I’m here my pear!!” Arzel yells.

You part immediately like one man. Arzel shows up at the door, panting with some friends of the church behind him. You both raise on your feet, Thrawn moves away from you at a respectable distance. Arzel runs to you, seizes your face and starts inspecting you at every angle.

“You’re not hurt?” he demands

“No, I’m okay…”

“Thanks Maker!” He pulls you into a hug, and notices Thrawn. “What are you doing here, you ?” He pulls you closer, putting himself between you two.

“(Y/n) called me in a panic, saying someone creeped into her home.” Thrawn politely responds.

Arzel gazes descend on Ashcorah, still laying but slowly coming back to her senses. He snaps his fingers and your friends seize her, forcing her on her feet and escorting her outside.

“Did you call the police?” Thrawn asks.

“No need to bother them.” Azrel answer at your place

Thrawn frowns.

“It is very unsafe if I can permit myself, Governor.”

“No you cannot. It is a private matter of the church and we can handle it ourself.” You press yourself against Azrel, watching the feet of Ascorah trying to prevent being taken away by your friends. “As for you, thank you for your help but you’re not needed anymore. You can leave.”

Thrawn looks at you and nods, heading toward the exit.

“Well, it is out of the question you sleep alone tonight, my pearl. I’ll stay with you.” He murmurs caressing your hair.

But you don’t really listen, your mind wandering elsewhere. You push him away and run into the staircase.

“Sir!” You yell.

Lower, Thrawn raises his head to you, frowning. You descend the stairs to meet him.

“Hum… I have a friend who showcases in a small gallery. I thought we could go there… As a thank you for helping me tonight.” you fidget your hands.

Thrawn nods lightly.

“This is a delicious idea.”

You nod back enthusiastically like a child being congratulated.

“Well, goodnight.” He greets you moving away.

“Goodnight, sir…” you respond, looking at him walking away.

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You hiss, feeling pins and needles spread in your cheeks. Arzel continues dabbing the cotton wool on your cut.

“Stop moving, or it will go bad.”

“It stings” you snarl.

“I’m sure you can support it.” He chuckles, taking the medicine away.

You sigh, rubbing your wound.

“Tell me… What’s gonna happen to Ashcora?” you ask

“I told you, we’re gonna take care of her. You don’t need to worry about anything. You can sleep safe and sound.” He answers.

You look down, shoulders low. This answer doesn’t satisfy you. You hug yourself, trembling. the image of this blaster pistol flash in your mind and you shudder. You feel a hand slide under your chin, forcing you to raise your head. You look at Arzel's inquisitive gray eyes.

“Come on. It wasn’t so terrible. Can you smile for me?”

You muster all your courage to offer a half convincing grimace mimicking a smile. He grins.

“That will do, my pearl.”

He kisses your forehead. His scent spreads to your nose and you breathe it deep.

You can’t meet his eyes, because at this moment,you’re longing for another man.

You bury your face into your hands, but all you can see in the dark is red floating eyes.

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