#I approach writing soft sukuna by taking really normal things and making it a big deal when he does it because he would NEVER do it

[peachsayshi]

Hello Peach!! I'm wondering how would dad sukuna deal with y/n building up her negative emotions and having a break down in front of him (for example, crying while taking sharp breaths)? the context can be whatever you see fit in the au you wrote :')

hey, anon! 🧡🧡

ohhh, that's a good question 👀 there might be a scene like this in the future for "The Way You Claim Me" but I can give you a little bit of insight on how sukuna might feel in that moment 😌

sukuna comes across as unbothered, but he is extremely overprotective over the reader. that side of him comes out in certain moments and it's a natural response that catches him off guard because...why does he care so much?

I do allude to this a few times that she's one of the only people who keeps a level head around him, and is also one of the only people who isn't terrifed/repulsed by him - so to see her emotional or detached will shock him.

like, in my last sukuna drabble he gives the reader that ultimatum not because he wants to hurt her, but because he doesn't know how else to deal with her emotions towards him and thinks he can almost force his way into getting her back to normal.

which is also why I think if he catches the reader having a break down, he'll be very uncertain on how to approach her...but the man will instantly melt on the inside. he'll feel a discomfort in his chest that is so unfamiliar it agitates him. even though he's terrible at articulating it, he's completely devoted to the reader and that's how I like to portray his love towards her. he's not the kind of person who would grovel, apologize, or whisper sweet words to console them - but he wouldn't be able to stand seeing her in so much pain.

his reaction to me would be the smallest gesture but it carries so much meaning; he would very gently approach the reader, circling his arms around her, pulling her close to his chest, softly rubbing her lower back until he can feel her relax in his arms...and she won't be able to believe that he's just standing there holding her in such a tender embrace. he'll stay like that until she calms down, before asking in a very relaxed voice if this feels better. when she looks up at him he'll wipe away any leftover tears and kiss her on the forehead and her cheeks.

if anybody else was the reason behind that reaction, he would put an end to that problem within seconds. it won't be long before the people around you realize that crossing you meant knocking at death's door.

however, if he was the reason behind it, then it would be the only time he would ever consider himself a vile being. he wouldn't be able to stop thinking about how he hurt you - and it eats him up from the inside out but he would be really good at hiding his guilt.

even though they both naturally just bicker with each other, sukuna would approach serious arguments quite cautiously after this because he won't be able to stand seeing you break like that again. he would find himself asking: "what do you need?" if your upset with him because it'll be the only way for him to know exactly what he can provide just to make you smile again 🥺

q's?