#and that's the point. the mc has to decide what to believe. and what kind of person she wants to be moving forward

[bloodandiron-if]

What are the ROs love languages?

⚠️ LENGTHY CONTENT INCOMING ⚠️

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OPERATIVE D-6

Physical Touch (only with the MC)

D-6 shows love by staying close to you.

They’ll rest a hand on your knee when you’re tense. Brush your hair back from your face after a fight. Patch you up slowly and carefully, potentially having their fingers linger where they probably shouldn’t.

They don’t speak much—but their touch says: “I’m still here—and I’m not going anywhere.” And in private, when they’re sure your both alone and safe, they’ll cling themselves against your side—burying into your body like it’s home. (in correlation to the big spoon/little spoon ask)

A single touch from them means more than a thousand words.

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DETECTIVE JUNO REYES

Acts of Service

Juno protects you before you know you’re in danger.

Fixes your clothes. Sharpens your knife. Makes the hard calls so you don’t have to. They don’t say “I love you,” they say “I’ll handle it.”

If you’re bleeding, they’re already kneeling. If you’re breaking, they’ll carry your guilt like it’s their own. That’s how they love—by shouldering what you shouldn’t ever have to.

“You don’t owe me anything. This is just what you do—for the person you care for.”

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NICO/NIA RUSSO

Quality Time

Russo shows love by sticking around when no one else does.

They’ll loiter at your side after shifts, flick pizza crusts at you from across the counter—and if you smoke—drag you out for a smoke break you didn’t ask for.

They don’t always talk about it, but they choose you—over and over again. When they could be anywhere, they’re next to you, grinning like it’s a joke.

“I don’t do people who waste my time. You? You’re different. You’re real.”

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KIERAN/KIERA MYLES

Gift Giving

Myles leaves things behind without fanfare.

A rare book slid into your bag. A replacement weapon where your old one broke. A custom jacket with hidden armor, tailored to your frame.

They give you pieces of the world they move through—dangerous, expensive and intentional. Every gift whispers, “I see you,” and every one of them has a purpose you didn’t realize you needed.

“It’s not sentiment. It’s precision. And you’re worth it.”

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ALEX/ALEXI MONROE

Physical Touch

Monroe is all hands, all warmth, all soft little touches that come out of nowhere.

They don’t even think about it most of the time—hooking their pinky around yours while you’re standing, brushing their thumb over your knuckles when you’re not looking. Kisses? Always spontaneous, soft, and a little rushed—like they just remembered how much they missed you. And they always kiss you like they mean it.

When you’re busy doing something else, they’ll just… drape themselves over you. Full body weight, like a cat that’s decided this is where they live now.

Nose buried in your neck, arms loose around your waist, barely any space between you. They don’t say it—but that’s the point.

“You don’t have to say anything. I’m right here. That’s enough, isn’t it?”

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ROWAN/RHEA CARTER

Words of Affirmation

Carter doesn’t love silently.

They speak to you with unbridled purpose, as if every word contains a strong sense of importance—with that little hint of danger. They will let you know when you are brave—when you are kind—when you aren't fine, but you keep trying.

They never try to sugarcoat anything they say because they always express exactly what they mean—even if it's embarrassing to hear at times. They address the version of yourself that you don't believe is worth saving—and call it absolutely beautiful.

Carter is every right righteous, and a figure capable of changing everything. Their words become armour around your ribs, instilling a hidden faith in you that you had no idea would’ve existed without them.

“You’re still here. After everything. That matters more than you think.”

[blood-choke]

Hello again, more biting questions hehe. When Valentina gets jealous of mc biting Hana, she attacks you. If you say "its not what it looks like" she mocks you and then says you're still the same. If you say you were just hungry and apologize, mc feels bitter and the narration says it feels familiar saying that to her.

Did the mc cheat on Valentina in their past? Did they do it to each other? Or is Valentina referencing something else? I know this could also be head canon territory but I was so fascinated by every variation of her attacking mc and the differences in her reactions. I'm loving the emotions and uncertainty and drama in this demo. Thank you!

[blueivyy99]

Sylus? No ... Skye? (Part 2)

summary: you didn't know that your lovely sweetheart is the most wanted man in all of Linkon. you knew him as Skye. one year with him was bliss, then suddenly he ghosted you.

tags: fluff, angst, sylus as skye, non mc reader

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You didn’t sleep well after that day. Your mind keeps thinking and thinking about what’s really going on and you cannot find any believable excuse he could come up with. It all boils down to one hypothesis: you’re his mistress. And that thought makes your skin crawl. You never dreamed of being one, and you didn’t expect Skye to be that kind of man.

He loves you, right? 

All the things he did for you was not just for show. You know it wasn’t you can see it in his eyes. Felt it through his actions. You know your Skye. You know he is genuine. He has to be because you don’t know what you would do if everything is just a lie. If everything you two had was not real. But every day, every hour, every second that he is not showing himself, slowly you feel that you are starting to believe all your thoughts and the only thing grounding you is the look in his crimson eyes whenever he says he loves you. 

That has to count for something. He loves me. I have to trust him. I have to. Just for a little bit longer. 

The sunlight seeps through your curtain when you decide you have to get up and do something productive. It’s your day off and it only means you don’t have anything to distract yourself from his absence. 

You cleaned your whole apartment. From the kitchen cabinets, to the bathroom, your room and the floors. Just everything you can do to pass the time. But there are moments where you pause and stare at the things in front of you that remind you of Skye. The skin care products that you ordered before he vanished are sitting in your bathroom untouched, some of his clothes in your closet, his toiletries and his favorite chips. A year of you being together and he managed to incorporate himself into your daily life.

“Your things are here and you aren’t,” you told yourself plopping on the couch eating his favorite chips with one goal in mind: to finish eating this in one sitting as if getting revenge on him. “Hmm, come to think of it, I haven't been in your place ever.”

Your brows furrowed and the look on your face says that you think it’s very absurd. “When I see your face you can be assured you will get a punch, i am telling you that!”

You wanted to yell and throw a fit, but before you could do any of that a knock on your door startled you. 

“Delivery!” a man’s voice called. 

Once you opened the door, a man carrying a bouquet of peonies greeted you. “Miss y/n?”

“Yes?”

“This is for you, please sign here and thank you.” Although bewildered, you signed the receipt and thanked the man before retreating to the couch. 

You know this is from him. No one knows your favorite flowers except him. At this point, you don’t know what to feel. Your heart is pounding because this is Skye’s way of telling you he is still alive and breathing and still remembers you, but at the same time you are also pissed because he has time to book a delivery for flowers but cannot come home to you even for a second. 

“I don’t want these flowers, I want you. I don’t care if you don’t buy me all these. I just want to see you,” a tear fell from your eyes. You wiped them away and examined the flowers hoping there is a letter on it or anything that can make you feel his presence more, but there is none. 

You were disappointed but not for long because there was a knock on your window. It was that weird looking crow again and just like yesterday, there is a letter attached to its beak. You sprinted to go near it and unlike yesterday where you carefully took the letter from its beak, this time you grabbed it by the neck and pulled it inside making sure you locked the windows so he won’t escape.

“I’m sorry but your owner is making my blood boil. I had to do this.”

“Caw! Caw! Caw!” it protested dropping the paper on the floor while desperately flapping its huh? … metal wings? You will brush it off for now, but you will definitely ask Skye about it when he finally decides to come back to you. You took the paper on the floor and read its contents.

I know you are crying, please don’t. I will come back soon. Please wait for me a little longer, darling. I love you. This heart is yours.  - Skye

Another set of fresh tears laced with frustration trickled down your cheeks. You grabbed a piece of paper and wote down:

If you don’t come home within 24hrs consider us done, Skye. I don't care what part of the world you are in right now. Come home or you won’t find me ever again.  - Y/N 

“Give this to your owner. Make sure he will receive this or else the next time you go here I will melt all your wings.” you said as you gave the crow the paper. You can almost swear you see fear in its eyes as it takes the paper from your fingers. Once you opened the window it flew away quickly as if understanding your threats.

You watch it disappear from a distance. A silent hope that he will take your threat seriously because within 24 hours and he’s still not here, you are ready to pack your bags and leave. Maybe even camping on N109 Zone just so he can’t reach you.

Hours passed, it’s evening and still no signs of Skye. A small part of you is getting nervous. What if he won’t come? What if it’s okay for him to just let you go? You were expecting him to come sprinting at your doorstep the moment that crow delivered your letter, but the sun had already set and you already fell asleep for a few hours and yet he still isn’t here with you. 

“Just where on earth are you? It’s almost midnight and you’re still not here? Do you really want to break up that bad?” you cried on the couch while waiting. This is getting so agonizing for you.

Clock struck three a.m. and he’s still nowhere near you. So you decided to slowly gather your things. 

He wouldn;t come home? Fine. Then might as well vanish as well. He isn’t the only one capable of erasing their presence from one place.

Another hour had passed, you didn’t really accomplished packing anything just a few of your clothes because folding them and putting them on a suitcase feels so heavy and a small part of you still believes he wil come back to you. 

4:30 a.m. came and you are sitting on the edge of your bed, your bed filled with your cluttered clothes that still didn’t go to your bags. You were spacing out when a frantic knock startled you. 

Your heart pounded.

Could it be?

Quickly, you went to the door and opened it.

“Sweetie,” 

And there he was. Your Skye. 

Your Skye who is standing in front of you, shirt torn with wounds grazing his skin. He looks so tired. His hair is disheveled and there’s blood dripping on his forehead.

“What happened to you!?” you screamed and pulled him inside carefully not to hurt his wounds. Frantically looking around before closing your doors. “Why are you bloodied?”

He kissed your forehead and said, “You know how to duck?”

“What?”

You didn’t register what’s happening when suddenly, he was pushing you on a corner making you duck under the table and bullets came raining down everywhere. 

“Close your eyes, sweetie. This will be over before you know it.”

You tried holding his hands not wanting to let go but he just squeezed yours and let go before all you can hear are gunshots. You covered your ears in fear and prayed Skye would be safe. 

A few minutes had passed and you lost count before it was over. You were trembling and shaking when a warm body covered you. 

“S-skye what is that? What’s happening?”

He looked at you, a bunch of emotions crossing his eyes. He just closed them and kissed your forehead. 

“The dark side of business, darling. You’re not supposed to see that, I am sorry. I was rushing here. I didn't quickly notice that they’re following me. I’m sorry, darling. I am so sorry.”

note: how was it?

[thehollowwriter]

I'm ngl, I think the Spider Verse movies are the best depictions of Spider-man. They embody the very concept of Spider-man perfectly, and I believe this because of the explosive fandom reaction to them, especially the sequel.

So many people from so many backgrounds all over the world started making their own "spider sonas", their own ideas of a spider person. Sure you can just say it's a trend, but people are still doing it now. I've seen disabled Spideys, queer Spideys, Spideys from any country you can think of, Spideys with vastly different designs, aesthetics and personalities, Spideys who are deeply rooted in the creator's culture, yet who are all unquestionably Spidey.

Never before has the message of "anyone can wear the mask" been so true, and never before have so many people believed it.

People saw themselves represented on screen whether it be through the mc or side characters, they saw the limitless potential of so many different dimensions and universes, they saw Miles reject the "canon" and the idea of what Spider-man "has to" be (which is quite clearly at least partially inspired by egotistical and bigoted Spider-Man "fans" who believed there was only one Spider-man and only one way his character could be depicted and only one way his story should be told) and they understood that yes, they were included in the phrase "Anyone can wear the mask"

Spider-man was always such a successful character who everyone wanted to see for a reason. He isn't the same as many other heroes who were all adults and seemed to be in a place most viewers couldn't dream of seeing (rich, a god, a super soldier, etc).

Peter Parker starts out as just some guy, an everyday middle or lower class person who does everyday things like go to school or miss the bus or get fired. Peter was no smooth and classy ladies man, he wasn't a sports star or anything. He was an awkward and shy guy who liked "nerd" stuff.

He, in the words of MJ, "just happened to get bit." It was an accident, a spider bite. He wasn't in the military or creating a powerful suit or anything. He's some guy who got powers and decided to use them to protect people. Just your friendly neighbourhood Spider-man.

Most importantly, he was the first superhero of his kind. Before Spidey, there was no "teenage superhero." There were only adult superheroes, and teenagers only appeared as sidekicks. When Stan Lee suggested a teenage superhero, he was told it was a terrible idea, and nobody would want to see that.

Well, I'm sure all of us in 2024 where the Spider-man IP is worth over $27 billion with ten movies starring Spidey as the mc, and several more where he makes an appearance as a side character, and where Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse set several box office records and was the sixth highest grossing film of 2023, can see how wrong that was.

Since his conception, Spider-man was a character who defied how things "should be" and took that leap of faith, and it led to greatness. Just like Miles' entire story of becoming Spider-man being completely different from what we've seen so many times before. Just like Miles defying Miguel and carving his own path, even with the threat of "breaking the canon" (which I personally think can be interpreted as a representation of the idea some people have that if you make Spidey "too different", you'll destroy him as a character)

Together, the two Spider Verse movies managed to prove that yes, anyone can wear the mask. You don't need the "right" skin colour or gender or backstory or plot points. Those are not what makes Spider-man who he is, and those are not why people fell in love with his character and concept.

What made Spider-man who he was, was his actions, his compassion, his relatatability, and how he inspired people. He's a hero whose entire appearance is covered by his suit, and yet is not doubted as a hero by those who were saved (plots where the writers want to make him suffer more exluded/hj).

So yeah. I really love the Spider Verse movies. Not just for their animation, music, story, and voice acting, but also for how they managed to embody and challenge the idea of Spider-man and potrayed just why Spidey was so loved.

(I mainly focused on Miles in this lil rant because he's the mc, but if ya'll want to discuss other characters like Gwen please comment or reblog with your thoughts, I'd love to hear them!)

[rainsinheaven-if]

PLAY THE DEMO

Last updated: March 7, 2025 - and includes the prologue + chapter 1 with 14K words (without code)

Warnings: Blood and injuries, sexism, profanity, temporary character death, child neglect, parental physical and emotional abuse, optional sexual content, and more. Suitable for ages 16+. List will be updated in the future.

This game is in early development and a work in progress. There may be future changes to location names, plot etc.

You’ve never felt loved by your family before.

Born a twin but feeling more like a shadow, you’ve watched your younger brother, Nolan, receive all the love and praise you were denied. But no matter how unkind you are to him, Nolan’s loyalty and kindness towards you remains unwavering. It’s as if there’s a bond pulling you back everytime you think of leaving it all behind.

Now a mysterious illness has swept through Valorian Kingdom’s royal court, leaving many nobles, including the king at death’s door. The Oracle’s prophecy offers a single hope: the Crown Prince must gather five lost souls to join him in a dangerous journey towards Coven’s Swamp, an ominous and foreboding area hidden deep within the mystical forest.

You are chosen to be one of those five.

As you venture deep into the forest, the journey will push you to the limits of courage and loyalty, forcing you to question everything you believe about family and love. This might not just be a journey to save the day, but a journey towards self-discovery for you and everyone in your group. So when the journey ends, will there be anything left of the person who first stepped into the darkness? 

Customize your MC! Change your appearance and control your personality. MC starts out as female, but there will be transition options.

Grow a relationship with your twin! Choose to either continue being unkind to your twin brother or getting to know him instead. Your MC's relationship with him may affect some major events.

Develop relationships! There are six romanceable characters - 3 male, 2 gender selectable, and 1 non-binary. Or you can avoid romance and keep it all platonic.

Learn and improve your skills! With the option to choose to focus on offensive or defensive magic, you can learn and improve your skills to become better at what you do.

Find yourself! Journey through the mystical forest to not only find a cure, but to self-discovery. There are plenty of secrets to learn about that may or may not change the way you think and feel.

More to be added…

Below are the six romanceable characters in this story. You can choose to flirt with everyone, but at one point, you'll have to decide on one. Also keep in mind that there are other important characters as well that are not listed here.

Ver/Vera Forrest | Gender Selectable | 21

Playful and energetic with golden-retriever-like energy, V is always ready for adventure. They never fail to be there for you when you need someone to rant to, or a shoulder to lean on. Their cleverness and sneakiness keeps them out of most trouble due to the way they were raised. And it’s exactly how they are raised that has made them hide their burden under their positive enthusiasm.

You are best friends, so why don’t you know any of their secrets? 

Oliver Astoran | he/him | 21

With a cold demeanor, Oliver holds a strong desire to protect the people he cares about, especially those whose kindness is exploited. Your unkind treatment towards your brother causes him to despise you. You are always able to press on the right buttons to rile each other up. He shows a strong sense of determination that marks his mental and physical strength. But perhaps there’s something more to the reason behind his behavior than what the eye sees.

Will you ever be able to see him in a different light, or will it just be fighting, fighting and more fighting?

Ethos Van Winston | he/him | 22

Burdened by the responsibility of being heir to the throne, Ethos is reserved, guarded, and serious. As a child, he was once carefree and one of your closest friends. But after an incident that left unspoken, lingering tension between you two, he now elicits a melancholic presence. His warm side is hidden away somewhere, and you wonder if there was more than just the incident that made him change.

You weren’t the reason he changed… right?

Theodore Eaves | he/him | 24

From a young age, Theodore’s life has been defined by duty and training. He’s mature for his age and has a tendency to act like an older brother to you and the group. He’s well disciplined and stoic, rarely having time to express vulnerability. His focus on duty has left him oblivious to romantic interest, despite his admired reputation due to his looks and status. His obliviousness goes further though, for reasons that he himself hasn’t fully discovered and understood.

Will you ever get to see a vulnerable side of him, instead of just that brotherly figure?

Mattie | they/them | 19

Curious as ever, Mattie often gets themselves into trouble. But with their charming personality and resourcefulness, they’re able to get themselves out of trouble. They are playful, enjoying the work of teasing others and instigating drama to get chaotic, and hopefully flustered, reactions. Their skills and knowledge about the forest have proven him to be a good asset, but there is more to them than what meets the eye.

For someone who is so bright and playful, they can’t surely have anything to hide, right?

Yaran/Yara | Gender Selectable | 22

Nobody is sure they know who Y is. They seem ambitious, cunning, and deceiving; doing risky things to achieve their own goals at the cost of someone else’s pain. They are unpredictable, popping in and out of your group - sometimes being a guide, but other times hindering progress. Despite their ambiguity, they are charismatic and mysterious enough to leave your group intrigued. All there is to do now is truly learn who they are and what they have hidden inside.

Who is Y and can you trust them with anything, especially your life?

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This is my first attempt at creating an interactive fiction game and using Twine Sugarcube. Please be patient and kind <3

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[littlegreendeathmachine]

I love how all of the playable male protagonists in the Ace Attorney series are written as snarky, sassy little bitches. We get to read their inner thoughts and see their cattiness, their sarcasm, and their raw, unfiltered vinegar. These boys are just plain MEAN sometimes but they often think what we (the player) are thinking…

My favorite thing is when a bit of their pointy inner dialogue accidentally spills out into their spoken conversation and even their teenage weirdgirl assistants are like “DAMN BRO THAT WAS FUCKIN SAVAGE”.

I wish I had better examples but I never take enough screenshots during my playthroughs so I used the bitchiest looking sprites of them I could find.

We’ve got…

Phoenix, who, at least at the beginning of his career, tries his damndest to be kind and unbiased toward everyone he meets, but no matter how hard he fights, he just can’t help letting some of his sarcasm slip out. He’s like a puppy trying to stifle his bark. He definitely doesn’t try as hard later on (or at all while he’s disbarred) but still attempts to maintain a semblance of professionalism (unless Miles is around). The funniest thing about him is that he’s a very good judge of character so his inner monologue seems to be his genuine, true observations of people and not just him being an ass for the sake of being an ass.

Miles, who is already seen by everyone around him as an arrogant cock, has some of the best knee slappers I’ve ever seen in his inner thoughts. His dry, deadpan humor is unparalleled, and I love that he uses the utmost precision when deciding who and who not to filter himself around. He’s always playing chess in his mind, after all. Interestingly, he hides his pleasant thoughts about people as well as his negative ones. Can’t let anybody, even his BEST FRIENDS, see an ounce of weakness — no, that just wouldn’t be the Edgeworth way.

Apollo, who has a tendency to think out loud more often than the others and gains himself quite a reputation for being something of a loose cannon (they don’t call him “horned devil” for nothing). He has no qualms about letting people around him know what he thinks about them, though he definitely shares more than he wants to, because, like word vomit, he just can’t stop it from coming out. We learn later on in the series that this lil’ guy has lots of trauma and inner demons, so part of it may be a coping mechanism; either way, the people who care about him have gotten used to this and understand that he’s just gonna be kind of a fucking brat sometimes.

and Ryunosuke, who starts off seemingly unassuming and quiet, a young man who keeps to himself until we soon come to realize he was the OG Bitch™ and has some of the saltiest quips of the 19th century, especially when Sholmes is nearby. I love the contrast between him and Susato, who tries to approach everything with so much grace, while he’s over here like “People in Britain are quite peculiar….” which in his era roughly translates to “Can you BELIEVE these ignorant ass motherfuckers?” He’s quick to point out other people’s flaws but he also spends a lot of time wrestling with his own feelings of inadequacy, so there’s a lot more to his character than his “just some guy” narrative lets on. We stan bitchy Runo.

I love them all SO much. Babies! Babies for life!

It is my firm belief (opinion) that they were all meant to be gay or bi and neurodivergent (as well as their weirdgirl assistants) but that’s a discussion for another day, and a long one, so write that down. And don’t even get me started on the other prosecuties… Capcom really knows how to make MCs that I want to squeeze in my fist like a chew toy because how are they all so cute and terrible? I need more. Can you tell I’m dying for AA7? *salivates*

Also, I wanna hear your favorite bitchy lines from these fine young men!

[sweetsilver-if]

To Taste Sweet Silver

Play here [Updated 8/10/24]

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"The silver of the fruit tastes sweeter than the iron of the blood." There is a City in the center of the remaining world, said to house and protect the last gift from the Old Gods before they vanished. Your mother had told you stories of it as a child, before she died. No one is allowed to enter the City of Forgotten Silver without extensive documentation and proof they are worthy. Not everyone is allowed to grace divinity. There is no reason for you, a nobody, to be here but you've managed to worm your way in. You know the consequences if you get caught, and you know to keep your head down as often as you can. The risk to be here is great, for the City is desperate to protect what remains of the past. Everyone who has dared to take the Old God's last gift, a fruit with silver skin, has had their execution made a spectacle. For this fruit is the key to reviving the world to what it used to be. Or so it is believed. It's why those in power will do anything to protect it. You know this, but you have a plan to attempt its theft anyway. For without it, how else will you finally bring this world to its end?

To Taste Sweet Silver is an 18+ Gaslamp Fantasy IF about putting a crumbling world to rest.

✽ Play as a fully customizable MC: gender, sexuality, personality, skills, etc.

✽ Decide how you're going to survive in the City; will you fake an identity and do earnest work, rely on thievery, or freeload off anyone willing to take pity on you

✽ Master magic, hone your physical skills, or expand your worldly knowledge

✽ Discover why the Old Gods abandoned the world in the first place, and learn about the New Gods that have taken their place

✽ Decide your reasons for wanting to end the world. Will you really go through with it?

Caspian Sinclair

The City Mage [M]:

A man who's more important then he lets on. The only reason you know he's a Mage is because you sense it on him. Despite his kind but stoic nature, you hesitate to approach him because if he finds out who you are, he will kill you. If only he wasn't also the holder of key information you need. He never seems opposed to answering your questions or pointing you in the right direction, making him your main source of information about the City of Lost Silver. However, the badge he wears reminds you to still your tongue, and watch your questions.

Whisper

The Jester [NB]:

Xer part of a night show, the sort outlawed in the City due to being propaganda about the Old Gods' departure. When xer not part of the show, xe have a traveling food cart xe only run at night. Although it's best not to draw attention to yourself and get involved with someone like xem, you can't help but wonder what's hiding under the mask. Especially with xer strange charm, odd sense of humor, and ability to show up at the worst of times for you.

Vivienne Silver

The Empress [F/trans]:

The youngest Empress ever crowned, and only due to the tragic assassination of her family. She's an elusive figure, never seen in public, but worshiped all the same. The people whisper her suffering is the reason why the City has seen such prosper in recent years, mythologizing her as a martyr. As an outsider, you have no strong opinion of her, until strange circumstances bring you together. She's exhausted and weary and as willing to bite as she is to be gentle.

Mourning

The New God [M/F/NB]:

Your benefactor and the sole reason you managed to get into the City. They found you in the outskirts one day and handed you a pass, telling you they can help you get what you want. You haven't seen them since. They're elusive and strange, and while they claim they're a God, you're not sure they're something quite so holy.

CW: Gore, violence, torture, cannibalism, death, religious trauma, explicit sexual themes, mtc

Note: This is a side project and won't be updated frequently. My main project is Burning Academia!

[writtenbyshama]

Sylus Headcannons

Contains spoilers from the latest addition to the main story of Love and Deepspace. Also, this post may not be entirely coherent. You have been warned.

Sylus has a voracious appetite, yet he is a picky eater (picky as in he only eats gourmet). Related note: he can also 'eat' wanderers (I'm not sure how this works, maybe he digests their protocore power and turns them to dust).

He has calculated a human soul's mass to be 21 grams.

He wears sunglasses at night when he wants to look cool and show off in front of MC.

Someone in EVER has figured out his evol can be fought using antimatter weapons.

He knows about the other men.

Sylus was the one who freed MC from the Gaia research centre where she was locked up in and experimented on as a kid.

He thinks in terms of decades and centuries together, and has the patience to see his plans through.

He's a softie, an affectionate man at heart who had to shield himself with that tough guy mafia boss persona to survive in a universe that has been cruel to him since birth.

Sylus will survive absolutely anything when MC is at his side, and he will bring her food/drink even when they are in the middle of a gunfight and a chaotic car chase.

It's painfully obvious that he's taller, but he keeps saying that he's only 6'2 to fuck with other people's heads.

This last one isn't a head cannon, it's just my theory of sorts. What if the life where Sylus was a dragon and MC a sorceress not the only life they shared before this current Linkon timeline? They are fated; born together in a nebula, destined to be archenemies. But both of them fought against this destiny viciously from the very beginning.

It began with their life as a dragon and a sorceress, where they fought against fate and MC bound their lives together for eternity. Then they kept being reborn: as two children in an arena where they had to fight to death (they escaped together instead), other similar lives where they grappled and clawed against the universe itself and survived.

Finally, they get reborn in this timeline. MC was born in the deepspace tunnel, from which she was yanked into the Gaia research lab and poked and prodded like a lab rat. The scientists experimented with her to the point that even if she remembered the past the repeated experiments corroded her memory until she forgot Sylus. Her very breath and the reason of heartbeat, forgotten.

For his part, Sylus didn't know she existed yet, but he looked for her everywhere, strengthening himself so he could be strong once again to protect his beloved. His adventures, if I might say, landed him in the space-time prison. I think here, finally, he felt the connection, the bond between them, and was the first ever being to break out of the prison to land on Earth, specifically into the N109 Zone. (It is no coincidence, as he himself says at one point in the game).

I'd like to believe that the Chronorift Catastrophe was staged so Sylus could break out MC from the research lab. Learning (and getting devastated) about her memory loss, he decided to let her be, and watches her grow from the sidelines, planning and plotting until finally, he grows into becoming the all-powerful lord of Onichynus and he's confident enough to make sure she will be protected while recovering her memories.

That's when MC, after being a hunter and her supposedly first venture into the N109 Zone (that she remembers) sees the ethereal, silver-haired man standing on top of the bell-tower like a God.

And why not? Because Sylus is the kind of being who would challenge God into a duel if it meant he could cradle MC in his arms for the last time before he hit the dust.

He loves her. And he will make sure that entire worlds and civilisations know that MC is his. Always was, always is, always will be.

[badgalsasuke]

So Kishimoto has talked about how he referenced Raimi's Spider-man movies in the Naruto manga and we all realized he was talking about the iconic upside down kiss that inspired the panel of Sasuke looking at Naruto under the rain

If you've read Naruto and watched Raimi's Spider-man trilogy then you would not be surprised that Kishimoto likes PeterMJ, after all Raimi used several romantic tropes that Kishimoto also likes and implemented in his own work.

So I've decided to make this post drawing the similarities between both couples.

Both relationships are the core of their respective stories. Kishimoto states that without Sasuke there is no Naruto, and the story would be over in ten chapters. In Raimi's Spider-man, the first thing Peter Parker tells us is that his story revolves around a girl, Mary Jane Watson.

2. Compassion for the outcast: Both Naruto and Peter Parker start their series as outcast losers who are made fun of by their peers and subjected to their cruelty. Mary Jane is the first person we see show compassion towards Peter with no ulterior motive; she demands for the bus to stop after Peter had been chasing them for blocks begging them to stop. Similarly, Sasuke is also the first person (as in a peer, not a father figure) in the manga to show compassion to Naruto; their team had been ordered to not share food with Naruto after he broke some rules of a test, otherwise they'd be all failed and their careers as ninjas would end. Sasuke didn't care about this and still fed him anyway after seeing how hungry he was.

3. Both MJ and Sasuke are Peter and Naruto's driving forces. In the spider-man movie when Aunt May is at the hospital, Peter and MJ share a very heartfelt conversation where Peter says the following:

The great thing about Mj is… when you look in her eyes and she’s looking back in yours everything feels not quite normal because you feel stronger and weaker at the same time, you feel excited and at the same time terrified. The truth is you don’t know what you feel except you know what kind of man you wanna be, is if you’ve reached the unreachable and you weren’t ready for it.

In Naruto ch. 319 we see Naruto training a new technique but failing during the day. Then, at night he sees a shooting star, takes his hand to his heart and thinks about Sasuke, that's when he decides to get up and continue training all night, the next day he's finally been succesful in his new technique and Kakashi acknowledges his driving force is Sasuke. Sasuke inspires and moves Naruto to become the ninja he wants to be.

Other examples of MJ and Sasuke being the driving forces of the MC are in Spider-man 2 Peter loses his powers when he thinks Mary Jane no longer loves him and wants nothing to do with him, but after she asks him to meet him in a café and confesses she wants to kiss him because she believes she still loves him, he regains his powers immediately and is able to detect with his re-gained spidersense Doc Ock has just thrown a car at them.

And in Naruto's ch. 647-648 we see a defeated and exhausted Naruto losing hope on winning the war they're fighting, then Sasuke jumps in and without needing to give a grand speech and simply saying "That's all you got? I'm just getting started" is able to move Naruto and encourage him to keep fighting to the point when Naruto shares his chakra with everybody else they all see his thoughts and sense his feelings on how important Sasuke is for him.

Hehe Naruto is crazy for Sasuke. This is such an insane thing to do lmfao.

4. Going berserk for their loved ones. In the first Spider-man movie Peter is being defeated by the Green Goblin and he tells Peter: "Had you not been so selfish, you're little girlfriend's death would've been quick and painless but now that you've really pissed me off I'm gonna finish her nice and slow. MJ and I... we're gonna have a hell of a time". After this, Peter Parker became furious and almost beat the Green Goblin to death. Then, in Spider-man 2, Doc Ock attacks Peter and MJ then tells Peter to find Spider-man otherwise he'll peel the flesh off MJ's bones, Peter Parker who had lost his powers, once again becomes furious.

In Naruto's case, in ch. 27 we see how Haku almost kills Sasuke but Naruto believed he had managed to kill him so for the first time in his life, he unleashes the Kyuubi powers and almost kills Haku. Then again, in ch. 291 Naruto unleashes 4 tails of the kyuubi after Orochimaru calls Sasuke "My Sasuke-kun".

5. Miscommunication between the main character and their loved one. Throughout the Spider-Man trilogy we see Peter and MJ struggle to communicate with each other. Peter in particular, is unable to tell Mary Jane he loves her because he's also Spider-man and he believes that'd put her in danger, but he never explains to MJ the situation so she's left not knowing if Peter loves her for certain or not and she also doesn't understand all this back and forth he puts her through.

Kishimoto is a sucker for the miscommunication trope, he loves that shit and in his manga that's basically what's moving the plot forward. Throughout the entire manga Naruto is discovering what his true feelings for Sasuke are but he's never truly clear whenever he tries to explain them to Sasuke, hence why the latter is constantly asking Naruto why is he doing everything he does for him, basically going "what are we?" lol

[yes-no-maybe-soo]

Y'all, Freefall Gambit is so good 😩❤️‍🔥 Loved the return of Onychinus Sylus! He was aura farming so hard in this card, I had to restrain myself from audibly fangirling ijbol. I do feel like this card is sort of preparing us for the upcoming branch, where we'll most likely see alot more of this type of stuff and of this particular dynamic of SylusMC. Of being on opposing sides. Lots of angst and potential for drama, as well as self reflection and growth on especially MC's part.

My sole complaint is that Sylus isn't wearing the suit from the illustration ＿|￣|● I love his Onychinus fit as much as the next person but man... that suit... I will cry if they intend on forever gatekeeping it.

Because I want to avoid spoiling anyone that doesn't have the card yet, I've decided to write down some of my immediate thoughts below the cut.

Let's get the angsty predictions out of the way first – these lines set my alarm bells off. I feel like they are foreshadowing that something of Sylus' will indeed get taken or lost. Or rather someone. That someone ofc being MC, his most precious treasure.

I'll admit that these would not have alarmed me had it not been for certain lines in Sylus' birthday event and in Greedy Heart. I go into why exactly those lines make me uneasy in the linked post, and I just feel like the above ones further reinforces my theory. Call me paranoid or angst obsessed, but I predict pain for both SylusMC and for us in the main story, perhaps even in the coming branch.

On a similar note, just as how Sylus' vulnerability and fear (MC, and MC getting hurt or worse respectively) has been brought up more than once recently, so has MC's. Namely, that Sylus will get caught and put away, or become weak. We see these fears in Valleydream Bloom and in this card, as well as in Where Hearts Live. So things might be building up exactly to that.

I thought it was interesting how MC specifically mentions that the Association have Evol suppressing equipment. Which leads me to believe that said equipment could potentially be used against Sylus at some point to subdue him (provided of course that Sylus' powers are indeed Evol and not demonic/draconic based, but that is an eventual topic for another day). Idk but something tells me that Sylus will get captured whether willingly (most likely) or unwillingly. After all, we do see Sylus behind bars in the music video to Visions Opposées.

Could it be foreshadowing or just a neat visual? Only time will tell.

Me personally though, I am leaning towards the former, and I can see both MC's and Sylus' fears coming to fruition. Maybe even in a connected way (MC gets kidnapped and/or hurt and Sylus jumps in to save her but gets weakened or subdued in doing so, or Sylus gets captured by the Association, MC gets gravely injured trying to save him and maybe in the process triggers Sylus' dragon form and with it MC's memories? Boom. Several birds one stone. Helluva plotline imo)

What I still don't believe will come to pass however is either of them perma dying. This is an otome gacha. The main character nor LI can't die, especially not in a game as young and fresh as Love and Deepspace. So on that front I am not at all worried. Doesn't mean the angst we do get won't hurt a lot, though. But that being said, SylusMC will persevere in the end. Trust. Neither will let the other get torn away from them. Either will move heaven and earth to bring their lover back come what may.

Moving on...

I thought this was a nice callback to Sylus' anecdote

Here Sylus is revealed to actually be a sort of deepspace Robin Hood. We stan.

And the crowd cheered!!!

Also this is actually why Sylus jumped out of the plane. Man needed some cool and fresh air after this comment made all his blood flow south...

This makes me cackle 😭 bro is so unserious. And actually kind of insane, but again, we stan.

MC is living the dream. Do you know what I'd sacrifice to wrap my arms around that waist?? Happy for my girl though 💞 ( and for Sylus, you know that man is on cloud 9 here).

I adore that the card ends on a sweet and nostalgic note, with them gazing at the moon... like they used to in a distant past 💗

[devildomwriter]

They React to an MC Who Relaxes to Scary Videos: Headcanons

Lucifer

• Believes you’ve certainly become well adjusted to the Devildom but watches you carefully to make sure you haven’t become too careless about the danger around you.

• Likes it when you come to show him something and will verify anything for you if he can.

Mammon

• How are you falling asleep/relaxing to this he’s literally screaming? He cannot understand your taste in videos and does not share it.

• “The doll moved! It moved! That’s not fake, MC! MC! Aaaaaa—“

• The ones with little kids and animals getting scared scare him the most because they “know what’s up.”

Leviathan

• He’s only really scared when it involves a weird-looking doll but he’s definitely holding his breath and trying not to look away for most of them.

• He wonders how you can practically fall asleep to ominous noise and the narrator explaining what creepy things are happening

Satan

• He thinks it’s cute and he can’t explain why. Something about you smiling down at the screen and showing him videos that fill most people with dread makes him smile and simultaneously proud of his fearless human.

• Definitely calls in some favors so you’ll have more authentic videos to watch soon.

Asmodeus

• He really doesn’t want to watch but will so he can snuggle up to you. Some freak him out but a few make him laugh, he is a little demented after all, he’s just good at hiding it.

• Will ask you to show him more so he has more excuses to cuddle you and if he’s lucky you’ll be relaxed/distracted enough that he can paint your nails or do your makeup without any fuss.

Beelzebub

• Doesn’t really get why you find it calming and relaxing but watches with you. Not a fan of jump scares because he’ll spill the food he brought with him.

• He makes a habit of true horror snack nights with you so you should be prepared to find long playlists of scary things.

Belphegor

• He thinks it’s kind of funny but is also worried he may have desensitized you because it doesn’t get much scarier than a demon killing you while laughing maniacally

• Whenever you’re relaxed he is too, so he likes finding ones to show you so you can nap together.

Solomon

• Thinks it’s funny that you can relax to these videos. He enjoys watching them with you and takes notes of places he may need to exorcise/investigate

• It’s not hard for him to go out and obtain footage for you of even scarier things. This means he can spend more time with you while also getting work done so it works out perfectly.

Thirteen

• Gets a kick out of the humans getting scared by it and thinks it’s cool how unphased you are

• Decided pulling a few pranks on humans herself would be pretty fun and that way you’d have some more videos to show her.

Simeon

• Thinks it’s kinda of cute if not also mildly concerning that you can fall asleep to people screaming in terror and dolls looking at you ever so creepily

• Not as concerned about you being in the Devildom anymore and looks forward to you showing him more “scary” videos.

Raphael

• Is making a mental note of places in the human world he needs to visit to send the demons away

• Is just as invested in watching with you but doesn’t relax because now he feels like he’s at work

Luke

• He’s scared, he will not watch with you and doesn’t understand how you can relax to this, especially since you now have irrefutable proof that demons and spirits are real.

• “Why’s it the doll!? It’s always the doll!? Aaaaah—“

Mephistopheles

• Isn’t necessarily scared as he is curious as to which demons or spirits are behind the videos. Might research it to get interviews on what it’s like messing with humans.

• Will point out details you missed and find more authentic videos to show you.

Barbatos

• He thinks it’s cute but is worried you’ve become too desensitized, you are still a human after all.

• Is able to use his powers to verify what really did happen and secretly encourages a few spirits to cause some mischief on camera so you’ll have more fun videos to watch

Diavolo

• He finds it amusing and reassuring at the same time. He believes this means you’ve adapted just fine to the Devildom and he doesn’t need to worry about you being too scared in the future

• He likes to watch them with you and as the future demon king is able to verify what is and isn’t real

[skye-obsolete]

This is my second request, I love your writings! I hope it isn't too much to ask if you could do another LNDS boys x MC with another plushie headcannons but instead, MC has the boys' plushie? Like how would MC treat the plushie and how would the boys react?

MC Plushies

ʟᴀᴅs ʙᴏʏs x ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ

ᯓ❅ ┆ 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘴 ┆ : 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘓𝘈𝘋𝘚 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘔𝘊 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮?

ᯓ❅ ┆ 𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘴 ┆ : 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯, 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵, 𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘧𝘧 & 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘖𝘖𝘊

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𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫

"Is... that me?" Xavier is taken aback, surprised at the sight of the plushie that resembles him. "Where did you get that?" He gently takes the plushie and examines it.

You explain that you made it yourself, apologizing for your lack of skill, thinking it might not look much like him.

But Xavier is impressed by the attention to detail. Slightly embarrassed, he places a hand on his nape as he glances at the plushie. "It looks good," he says with a small smile.

When you ask if he wants it, Xavier thinks for a moment before deciding you should keep it, believing it would be a comforting companion for you when he’s away.

However, he soon regrets this decision as he sees you carrying the plushie everywhere. He starts feeling jealous of the inanimate object’s constant presence.

The breaking point comes when he finds you snuggling with the plushie in bed. Although it is just lifeless cotton, Xavier almost feels as if it is mocking him. Without hesitation, despite you being asleep, he takes the plushie away, tossing it to the ground and taking its place beside you.

The next morning, you can’t find the plushie. “Have you seen the plushie?”

"No," Xavier answers instantly, "I haven’t seen it."

He definitely had and hid it away, just so he could have your attention solely on him.

𝐙𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞

He finds you adding some finishing touches to a plushie, glancing over your shoulder with a hint of curiosity. "What kind of animal are you making?”

"...It’s you, Dr. Zayne-"

"..." ← You

"..." ← Zayne

"It’s flawed. The eyebrow is a bit off, and the eyes on the right side are a little crooked." He points out several details that don’t quite capture him correctly.

You argue back, explaining that you just started sewing and half-heartedly apologizing for the inaccuracies.

Naturally, he asks why you made him into a plushie.

"I thought it would be fun to have a little Dr. Zayne around."

"You really do come up with the silliest ideas," he sighs softly, shaking his head, but with the faintest smile tugging at his lips. His tone is disbelieving, but there's a hint of warmth in his eyes.

"Come on, admit that it’s adorable at least."

Zayne crosses his arms, examining the plushie as he holds it up to eye level. "It’s something."

Feeling a bit defeated, you reach out to grab it back. "Fine, if you don’t want it, I’ll take it back." But before you can take it, Zayne dodges your hand.

"I never said I didn’t want it."

"But you said it yourself, it’s ugly."

"I said it’s flawed," he corrects. "I’ll keep it until you can make another one, once you’ve gotten better at sewing, and then we can do an exchange."

He may sound cold and indifferent, but there's an underlying warmth beneath his exterior.

𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐥

Upon seeing you with a plushie that looks like him, Rafayel flashes a charming smile. "I didn't know you were such a fangirl. Should I start signing autographs too?"

He takes the plushie from your hands, examining it with an amused glint in his eye. Striking a pose similar to the plushie, he adds, "Think it got my good side?"

Playfully, he makes humorous comments about its features and how well it captures his "charming" personality. Leaning in, he pretends to scrutinize it with a critical eye. "It's cute, I guess. But nowhere near as handsome as the real thing."

"I think I prefer the plushie version; it’s cuddlier," you tease. "I sleep with it at night."

"Should I be flattered or concerned for your sanity?" Rafayel retorts, though a faint blush appears on his cheeks. Pretending to examine it more closely, he secretly wants to hide his flustered reaction.

"Well, it's not like it captures my charm and good looks accurately," he says, feigning indifference to his earlier statement. "But I guess it’s not terrible for a cheap knockoff."

He tosses the plushie back to you carelessly, but his eyes linger on it a moment longer than necessary. "Just don't go around telling everyone you have a stuffed version of me. I've got a reputation to maintain."

"You’re such a weirdo. But I suppose that's why I keep you around," Rafayel remarks, shrugging his shoulders, though deep down he feels flattered, just doesn’t want to admit it.

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𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳'𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘖𝘬𝘢𝘺, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵. 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘟𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥. (𝘐'𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘺)

𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘡𝘢𝘺𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘧𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦! 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 ♥

[pinkphilosophy18]

My Sylus Headcanons

Authors note: Heyy guys this is my first post. I’m open to criticism but please be nice :)) please remember these are my interpretations of Sylus and his character and if you see him in totally different way that’s fine. All the images are from Pinterest btw. TSYMM for reading let me know if you got some ideas for what I should write next 💌

Tw: shitty grammar, nsfw, bdsm, I am a virgin (if there’s factually incorrect data regarding sex), MDNI,

When you're trying new things in bed, Sylus easily bends to whatever you have in mind, if it's receiving or on the giving side. Somethings like praise or tease comes easy to him, things like bdsm and non-con elements take him more time to get used too.

When it comes to things like bdsm and non-con where it's very easy to cross the line and pleasure and pain, accidents where you hurt your partner is prone to happen at some point, and thats exactly what he's afraid of; hurting you.

Because of his history (past life), He is more comfortable on the receiving end when it comes to these things but when you ask for it back, he hesitates.

As mentioned frequently, Sylus likes to be in charge of his actions and their outcomes. This goes for things outside bed as well. One of the reasons Sylus likes to be on the receiving end of the stick when it comes these types of plays is because when you mistakenly go overboard he can easily take the situation into his control, with the flip of a switch he can go to submissive to dominant.

When it's the first time you try something new

I believe it would have been after some type of request on your part prior to both of you fucking. This really depends on your interpretation of mc, but for my mc I imagine she brings it up on a night she specifically wants to try it rather than a heat of the moment kind of thing.

The first time you ask he doesn't outrightly refuse you, he doesn't he lie to you either. He has a roundabout way of saying "I'll consider it". Knowing him, he would probably say it under a teasing comment. Something like "we'll see if you remember sweetheart"/ "Getting bored so soon, kitten?" .

The first time you both try it out, he's nervous. I know it's hard to imagine but he tries his hardest not to show it so you can have a 'better time' but you've know him too long to not-not notice it. In the beginning he would need to some kind of gesture on your part telling him he's doing good. Im not a big fan of safe words but he would probably make you establish one before you begin.

So what happens when he makes a mistake and does end up hurting you?

Immediately he wants to stop and jump right into aftercare. Since he's extremely self-conscious at this point, it would be advised you take it slow with him. If its his first time he's hurt you by mistake, he need time to jump back into it. It's a lot on his part but you can support him by slowly guiding him back into it. Show him how it's done . Teach him what makes you comfortable and what doesn't(keep in mind what works for others might not necessarily work for you/ it's all about preference) . Use your words : tell him it's ok and give him examples of when you screwed up with him in bed , he might reject this but it eases the tension as you guys laugh about that time. At the end even if both of you decide to end the night there, he will be going to bed with a clear conscious and you don't need to worry whether he's taken it to deeply.

If this is not the first time he's made a mistake then it's easier for him to bounce back. He's less tense because he's been in this situation before and knows what to do exactly when it happens. Before you both resume, he will definitely drop everything to make sure you ok before and ask you if your willing to continue. If your worried that you might've interrupted the vibe, he will definitely show you different ways to bring it back ;)

Bonus: basically Sylus and Mc’s dynamic

[astracora]

Turning Point - Part 8 (Final)

Characters: Poly!LADs x gn!mc

Warnings: Hurt/Comfort, Injuries, Angst, Loss of Arm, Lots of emotional struggle with disability. Sylus myth mentions.

Word Count: 5610

Written: 17th January 2025

Notes: Pre-relationship with gn!MC with all LADs, with my personal pov of the game and lil headcanons littered in. Unnamed MC, but using my personal MC's basic appearance and adjusted backstory. I take some liberties with what the game offers me. This was rough... Truly romance is hell for me to write (don't ask why an otome game is the only game I write fic for, it's a mystery). I hope you enjoy, final chapter of Turning Point. Thank you for reading ❤️

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Sylus has spent a lot of his life alone.

It's an indisputable fact of who he has been, and who he continues to be.

A monster, a warlord and a criminal.

There was one fragment of time when he was surrounded by those that loved him, and then they were taken from him.

The dreams of cutting through thick scales, of tearing parts of himself off, throwing them across the cave floor, shivering in the corner. He begs and pleads with gods that don't listen, to fix him. To make him better. To make him worthy.

Good.

Instead he is punished, and reminded of why he is a beast. A failure. A creature to despise.

His hands useless when faced with the blood splattered members of his family. The once warm home turned to a desolate cave, full of nothing but remains.

Home is deeply embedded in a soul, the parts of himself that he wishes he could erase, will never leave him. He is a beast that has little value, outside of what he can provide. Be it a scapegoat, or sating greed.

Throughout his life, he has abandoned being seen as anything other than a monster. That even you, with eyes full of hatred and hurt, had seen him that way. Fury curling your lip, and snarl in your throat. Lunging for him with the knife in your hand.

He has been alone for such a long time, he has forgotten how to be around others. Luke and Kieran are the sole exception. They are unbothered by his harsh tone, finding him more amusing than terrifying. It should not surprise him that EVER are as capable of breaking a mind, as the Justiciers were. They may as well be cut from the same disgusting cloth. He sometimes wonders if they are.

So when he snarks, or bites, or teases, they respond with laughter and response. He has adapted to their countenance. Understands that they will mirror what he offers back.

You… sometimes you respond in kind, biting and scratching, little crooked smile on your face and a twinkle in your eye. Other times, you ache. Look at him like his words have cut somewhere he can't reach to heal. That is when he eases, remembers a field of flowers and the ways he wanted to be before the world decided to destroy dream and hope.

He thinks he is learning to be around you, how to hold you without hurting, and how to soothe your heart with his words and actions. How to be who he wants to be… a fragment of the man left over from the moment he truly thought you could be together after you shared your souls.

With poetry and music, he has carved out a place as himself, so that he can share it with you. In a world where he gets more time, and more space, to share and offer what he is to you. Regardless of what the world says about him, he has only ever cared what you say about him.

He is learning to believe the words you offer him, as who he truly is.

You may not remember, but he always will.

He is, however, still adjusting to the others. He has no basis for adjusting to others, it has been too long since he was in a home that was warm. He has approached them similarly to Luke and Kieran, and while their responses rumble his chest. Fill him with amusement at the discovery of something new, he is aware that they are not as unbothered.

The doctor will ignore him if he teases, until his buttons are pressed enough that he will get a furrow between his brow and speak to Sylus in a voice that is deep and close to a growl. He finds the push entertaining, because breaking people who are so upstanding is a sick satisfaction of sorts.

There are, however, moments when he returns with a wound, and the doctor tends to it. Your hands aren't as steady yet to handle a needle and thread when his EVOL cannot help repair him. The shackles around his power too sturdy, too hindering, and he cannot keep pulling your resonance to him until you feel stronger. Wary of pushing you too far, or making you feel as though that is all he wants. As the doctor watches over him, carefully mending his skin, he wonders at the concern in the man's eyes. Teases him for it.

To worry for a criminal. Not many would.

It receives a huff and eyeroll, and a slight pressure in his wound as the needle pushes through skin, "What you are doesn't matter, who you are does."

Sylus finds himself thinking about it, he knows the doctor is a moral man. His files affirmed that much, observations to understand your life. To blend in better… to be part of it.

It still feels odd for the doctor to help tend to his wounds. Like he doesn't deserve it.

He finds the fish the most fun to tease, to argue with, no fire in his words as the fish gets more agitated with him. He reminds him of you, feline-like and prone to swishing his tail and baring fangs. You are jovial with yours ever since he has gained access to your life with affection. The fish it depends, on his mood, on his health, on the day of the week. Some days he enjoys the clash, Sylus notes, finding the chance to bite and growl fun, other days it is accompanied by genuine frustration. Evening out as the months have gone on, settling down to be less angry.

The more they argue, the more Sylus sees the entertainment in his eyes, even though the fish denies it. There are times when he sees the man painting, stepping over to watch the paint to canvas. Sometimes the fish will ask if he's looking for anything in particular.

"I'm trying to understand." He answers honestly sometimes.

He would be ashamed at the widening of the fish's eyes, but then he shrugs, and speaks as he paints, "Everyone sees something different in my work, some see nothing at all. I see something that others may not. Doesn't matter what you see, as long as it's what you see." 

So Sylus stands, and watches him paint, and thinks. The fish makes no other comments, but moves to the side a little, so that he can see better. So he can study easier. Sylus thinks he sees the sunrise over daturas, another day coming, this one with more hope than the last.

He later goes to buy one of the fish's paintings. To think about more.

The prince is more complicated, he is quiet and he sleeps often. Sylus is unsure if he's sick, or simply prefers the land of dreams to reality. If he had been asked many years ago, he would have agreed. Dreams had been the only time he had kissed you, afterall.

He teases the prince, but receives little in response, except for the occasional cold look. The moments he understands the man most are when Xavier is helping you. He notes the way he lights up, and takes account of the differences. It is in small actions, often that you may not notice, but Sylus does.

He, along with the doctor, ensure Xavier's pillow is clean, that he has food when he returns from missions, that he isn't eating junk food every day.

That when he returns, there is something warmer waiting for him.

Sylus thinks if it were him, that is what he would want, after long days working.

This process, of understanding, of learning, unsettles him to begin with. That he is changing, not just for you, but for others. He enjoys feeding you and your heart, and he begins to look forward to reactions to his food from the others. It is a strange feeling to sit down at a table with others, to share food.

It is… pleasant. The voice that sounds like yours speaks in his mind. Like your busy soul in his chest. Singing and dancing everytime he teases the fish, or chuckles at the doctor's dry wit, or realigns the blanket on the prince's shoulder.

He enjoys his days more, the more you grow and become yourself. No longer as restricted into yourself. No longer aching as dearly. He sees when the days are harder, but you are brighter. He knows that being able to hunt again, likely buoyed you beyond anything else. Still, he is relieved to have a hand in helping you climb the cliff out of the abyss.

Sylus was honest, when he told the others that he had no intention of leaving. That no matter what your heart spoke to you, his path would always lead him to you. That he would keep hold of your hand as long as you wanted it. No matter what form it took. That he was not simply there for your heart but every part of you, that no matter the snapping fangs of fate, you are his destiny.

He has spent too long without you, he is not about to lose you now that he has you again.

While he has long known himself to be greedy, craving your presence, what contact he can receive, every laugh from your lips, every look in your eyes that tells him more than your mouth has managed to… He has found himself craving more.

The warmth around a table he has never known.

The return to a home that is not empty, or full of skeletons.

A place that does not tell him he is a monster.

Perhaps it is the blood on the fish's hands, and the blood on the prince's, that he knows he is not a beast to them.

It is the lack of judgement in the doctor's eyes, that he still matters despite what he has been created to be, forced into being.

Every choice he has made, every path he has taken, he has never expected to find those who do not look at him and see what he is told he is.

You bring change to his life, no matter the time. Opening up worlds he cannot hope to understand in just a moment. He needs many moments, all of them. So he is greedy, he does desire, and he knows those feelings will never fade away from his soul. That hungers and needs and demands.

Seeking the warmth of this space for as long as he can, not leaving its embrace without good cause, just like he does not leave yours easily, when it is offered to him.

Sylus can only hope you will see his heart as well, and accept it once more.

He is, however, struggling with the fact that his kitten has decided to become jumpy once more. Skittering out of his grasp, fleeing at the first moment.

The recent weeks you had sat in thought, mumbling to yourself, keeping them at arm's length. He has seen you leave with Tara and Simone, and he has waited for you to come to him.

To explain the startled look that you give when he sneaks up on you. To finally stop running away from him.

He believes that he is growing accustomed to you, that he knows now when you run from him to hide in an alley, to lick wounds that you're too scared to show, when he would happily dress them for you. To when you are simply thinking, and processing, and trying to find the space to work out how to approach.

He did not lie when he said he did not wish to pry, despite his impatience, and his need to know everything there is to know about you. He does not want to pull it out with his EVOL or against your will. You will speak to him when you are ready.

Sylus does find the skittish nature somewhat adorable, but the fact that he has not been able to hold you, touch you for any long period of time, or share a bed with you as you slept and he watched over, is bothersome. He misses watching you lower your guard, and he does not want to go back to when you daren't even touch him casually with a tease.

So he uses the morning to try to… corner you. He will not pry into your mind, but he will seek out the touch of your hand. Place it against his chest, and let you feel your joined hearts beat a song against his ribcage.

Instead, however, as he approaches you before you leave, intending to go out with Tara, yet again, he is called by the twins. Demanding his time, a report that cannot wait. Time he cannot waste, because he needs to see to Onychinus.

As much as he wishes to tell them to handle it, he has not heard them sound so frantic and serious in a long time. While he has little desire to leave, he is not willing to abandon them or his organisation, when he needs both.

Sylus catches your hand before you pull away, tugging you into his arms and crowding you against the door.

"Sy?" Your voice shakes, soft against his ears, as beautiful as always.

He leans down, long fingers tilting your face up so that he can look at you. Mismatched eyes wide, and trembling with something. Something he wants, something he yearns for, something he desires desperately. Waiting for the moment you speak it into existence.

"Have a good day, kitten. Miss me." His lips brush against your temple, and he inhales against your hair, before leaving you.

Not before he feels the twitch to your fingers, and the tightening of your grip…

And the soft, pleased exhale against his skin.

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You have spent two hours setting up. Two hours spent scurrying around, cooking, decorating, arranging.

Tara has run in to grab supplies for you as well, eager and excited. You're sure it's so she can hear every single detail when you're done, but you're thankful. You can leave the house alone, but it is always to meet someone. Being alone in a supermarket fills you with dread, least of all because of your arm.

She doesn't question, and she helps. When she finishes lining the things up you forgot, she offers further help which you reject.

You have to do this, you have to make this worth it. They have raised you up off the ground, caught you when you slipped. You have to return it.

You know they would not ask, would not want you to see it as something to return, but you have to make them see.

When you have struggled, or been tired, or worn down, they have offered food, or gifts, or presence. If that is how they show you that they care, you will return it.

You can only hope you return it in the way you hope.

There are some half deflated balloons that you failed to breathe enough air into, your lungs aching before you could even get through one. You are not as dextrous with your metal hand, so when you cut ingredients they are uneven. You fight to swallow the irritation and the pain in your chest. Even though the need to cry burns at them at things you cannot quite get right.

That it has to be perfect. You have to be perfect. Even if you never were, and even if you never can be. At least for this, you want to be…

There's a voice in your head, cold as the chain around your ankle, that reminds you you're incapable of perfection. That you are going to mess this up, and hurt yourself and others.

The knife trembles in your grip as your limb shakes.

It is a squawk that shakes you out of it, Mephisto flies over in a flurry of feathers and glowing red. To settle on your metal shoulder, talons steadying him. He has gotten familiar with perching there over time, since you stopped flinching at anyone touching your prosthetic.

It has become his favoured perch.

His feathers settle, and he bumps your cheek with his head, keeps red eyes on you as your hand settles.

He does not move, as you resume cutting, as you breathe through the feeling, edges closer to the heat of your neck with his body overtime. You think if a robot bird can sleep, he would do so settled there.

His presence helps, he reminds you of Sylus, but he also reminds you that you're not alone. That even the robot bird that Sylus denies is his pet, cares to see you keep going. It silences the beast at your ankle enough that you keep going.

You prepare meals that Caleb taught you how to cook, when he worried you wouldn't be able to survive alone during your studies, even though he never left you alone long enough to really go that long without food. Turning up at the apartment you shared with friends when he got chance, to hand you over a tupperware of food. To poke around the place and make sure you were alright. To lie on your bed and listen to you tell him about what you had been doing.

Even if you lied. That things were fine, that you were doing well. You knew he saw the truth, but you think he just liked the moment to listen to you talk. To see you in front of him. Alive.

You think you understand better now, how he felt. It always hurts to remember that it took losing him to realise.

Tara's words about regrets flit in and out of your mind. That there would be things you wished you'd done if you died tomorrow. As you cook, and you think about the last hour you have before the people you care about return, you know there's a few.

You're going to make an effort to tick them off.

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He has been listening to the twins talk for two hours, and he cannot help but feel like this meeting should have been a call. Or a message.

The twins aren't stupid, despite their chaotic inclinations and their need to cause trouble wherever they can, they don't often bother him without need. Not concerning work. He trusts their capabilities for a reason. Despite their curiosity over if someone will ever claim his head.

He has been tempted to tell them that you are the one, but has decided when the day comes for you to cut his shackles, he would rather see the looks on the twins' faces.

No warning. He imagines it would be quite a sight. He hopes they're not wearing their masks when it happens.

Still, as he reads through his messages, he thinks he knows why they dragged him out here.

So he looks at them, watches as they chat. Luke waves his hands as he speaks, and there is something he notes. The two are trying to feed off each other's energy. Getting more animated as they go.

They are running out of fodder.

"You two-" They jump as his voice drops, looking at him through their crow masks, "are you going to explain why Kitten sent you to summon me away?"

"We don't work for the Hunter!"

"We work for you, boss."

"That's not an answer to my question."

"Why would we follow their orders-"

"-when we don't work for them?"

He says nothing, watches them, watches the way their shoulders pull in, and they gravitate towards each other. As if being closer will defend them from the glowing red eye in Sylus' head.

Before he even gets time to pry, they deflate. "Aww man, we didn't even manage three hours like they asked."

"We got close though bro. Two hours and twenty minutes with the boss, that's good going."

"Is it enough?"

"You two!" He raises a brow, and watches as they look at each other, then back at him.

"We were told to keep you away for three hours, so they could do something at home."

"Don't tell them we told you, they'll be disappointed…"

He's joked before that you have the two acting like your henchmen, and he's starting to realise it is not simply a joke. He shouldn't be surprised, he supposes. You have full control over Onychinus, every password, the location of every base, access to all of his weapons.

Full dominion over him.

Of course you've won over the twins.

"They won't be disappointed." Sylus sighs, "I'll stay for the last fourty minutes." It's a small concession, time wasted in favour of not ruining whatever you are doing. He could check with Mephisto but there is some warning in his chest. Over the heart he has shared with you, that asks him to wait.

That the waiting is worth it.

So he will wait for the three requested hours, and not a second longer.

It is a long wait, however, so while the twins chatter to him, they have abandoned mission reports and are now sharing information on games they want to play, or places they've been, he messages the other three.

The minutes go slower than expected, but finally he watches it pass, and stands.

"Have fun boss!"

"Good luck!"

He doesn't question them, he's almost curious what you told them to gain their help, but he thinks if it was any plan to be mischievous with him, they'd accept without any reason.

There is a kind of satisfaction in knowing he has the twisted loyalty of the two, they certainly don't work in any way his enemies would understand.

He also doesn't hate the fact they bring a smile to your face, or you to theirs.

When he finally returns to the apartment, he sees the other three sat outside, staring at the door. "You all look like loiterers. You're going to get reported. How will the good doctor cope with a criminal record?"

"How does one suit you?"

"Always a story to tell at parties."

The prince's head is resting on the fish's shoulder, he blinks a little, "You're late." Before he stretches and stands.

"Yeah crow, we've been waiting."

"Rafayel almost walked a hole into the floor going around in circles." Xavier adds.

"You almost broke the door down."

"Impatient." He yawns, shrugging as if it's not a problem. "Sylus can replace the door again, it's fine."

"Have you forgotten your fingerprints are registered?" Sylus asks, raising a brow.

"Quicker to break through the door."

He watches as the doctor rubs at the bridge of his nose, sighing so deeply he's surprised he doesn't fall under the weight of it, "You two act like such children sometimes."

"Not gonna share the macarons I bought with you then."

The doctor frowns, the furrow of his brow deepening, turning his face so he can hide some of the blush on his cheeks, "I'm alright with that."

"They're strawberry."

"I apologise."

"Too easy doctor."

"Can we go in now?" Rafayel stands, barely holding himself back from beginning to bounce on the heels of his feet.

"Alright fish."

Sylus watches as Rafayel opens the door. When it swings open, and they enter, the first thing he notices is bunting.

Hung from the ceiling, along the walls, in purples and blues. There are large red ribbons tied around chairs. Balloons half inflated on the floor in pink and green. A banner along the length of the dining table that has 'Thank you' drawn onto it in messy block letters, yellow stars decorated around it.

All four of them pause. The smell of fresh food, plates and bowls piled high on the table. And gift wrapped boxes, messily wrapped with some torn paper, next to each of their seats.

You are standing in the kitchen, stirring a pot to music, bouncing a little on the spot. Singing along with Mephisto whose squawks leave a lot to be desired in the music department.

He is sure that in this they are unified. Watching as you sing, and move, and twirl to grab something from the side. The feeling in his chest is molten and bright and warm, and if he ever loses it he knows he will have truly died.

"Kitten." Escapes him on an exhale as you smile that familiar crooked smile to yourself.

Your spatula clatters to the floor as you twirl to face him, and see all four of them. "Oh, I lost track of time, shit." You squat to clean up the mess in a panic, receiving a disgruntled cry from Mephisto as he flies off his favoured perch over to sit on the top of a dining chair.

"What is all of this?" The doctor asks, as Xavier rushes over to help you clean up.

You hesitate where you stand, toying with your fingers, before pointing over at the table, "I wanted to thank you."

"You don't have to thank us, cutie. Is this why you've been so jumpy?"

You close your eyes and he watches as you take in a long inhale, steadying yourself, and shivering a little, before you open them again. Flames burning in the depths of them, "No. I wanted to tell you something."

He wants to make a joke that you look like you're about to go to war, as you walk past them and indicate the table, to where there are gifts on the table, each with an initial scrawled on the paper. Yet there's a feeling like if he jokes, he's going to shatter something, and he hesitates before pushing it down, to follow as you lead.

He finds the one with an S, and lifts it up, it's a cube wrapped in black and red paper, with a small golden ribbon. He can tell you've torn the paper, struggling with the hand you still can't control for intricate work. You have given him one gift before, the handmade crow phone charm, one he knows matches the charms for the others. It's crooked and it's not perfect, but you made it. For him.

He has shot a man for almost breaking it during a fight.

His chest feels too hot, as a dragon he isn't sure he's ever felt such a thing before. He thinks if he had really kissed you that day so long ago, before it had all shattered, it would feel like this. It makes him feel sick, but he wants it to last forever.

"They're nothing big, it's. I wanted- You needed-" You sit then, slumping and covering your face to force their air in and out of your lungs, "Sorry. Please open them."

The paper comes away easy, and nestled inside with tissue paper is a red mug with a crow that looks suspiciously like that plushie you'd had him catch, and a key inside, with a series of charms. A crow, a star, a snowflake and a fish. He hesitates as he stares at it, hand careful. Like he could crush it easily if he tenses too hard.

Like it will shatter if he moves just a little.

Disappear if he blinks.

"Rafayel was right, when he told me that the password to your place can change easily, your key can't." You're looking down as you speak, and he can see you out of the corner of his eye, though he doesn't want to look away from his gift, "Well I could change the locks, I guess, but it's- That's not the point."

There's a wince before you tighten your hands into fists in front of you, the air is still and they watch. He can feel something and he's not sure what it is.

"You all made sure I could stand back up again, you were here for me when I needed you and wanted you. I wanted- needed you to know that I'll always want you here. That when you go back home, you're welcome anytime, that I-" Your voice keeps trembling, and pausing, and he wants to reach out, to hold you, to take your face in his hands, to cry with you he thinks, "I love you all so much. I needed you to know, before you went. Before this was over, and I had to say bye to this life."

"Cutie, do-"

"I love you. The- ah- the kind with- shit. I should have written this down."

He finally releases the keychain, approaches you as your hand trembles, eases his thumb over your skin, and watches as Xavier hooks his chin over your shoulder. Zayne and Rafayel crouch down to look up at you, a hand pressed to your knees. The contact eases the strain out of your body, but you must feel the small tremor in his, because you tighten your grip on him.

When you speak, you have found your ground, "I never settled down long enough to think about it, what you all are. I knew you were important, precious, but I didn't have a name for it, or wanted to think about it. I was sure if I didn't think about it, if I lost you it wouldn't hurt as much. If something happened to me, you'd be alright." He watches hands tighten against your skin, because he knows his own does, losing you is not an option, "I was wrong. Even though so many days have hurt, or felt like agony, you were home for me. Safe. You feel like love should feel. When I think about where I want to be, it's anywhere you are."

Your hand shakes as you reach out, to ease over Zayne's cheek with your fingers with your metal fingers. Flinching when he gasps at it, when he leans into your hand, taking it in his to press it further against his skin. "I don't know where to go from here, or what you all want. I know I'm asking a lot, and I understand if you don't feel the same way. I needed you to know, before you left, when I was ready. I don't want to keep looking back, I want to move forwards."

There is a shudder in your frame as you swallow, you take the time to look at them all, even though the angle Xavier at pulls at your neck, and Sylus feels that feeling he got when he used to fly, when you hold his gaze. Freedom, falling, soaring. Able to go anywhere, and do anything. When he held you and soared when you could not sleep, while he can't do that now, he can always take you on the back of his bike. Every sleepless night.

Forever.

"I love you."

It is measured, it is careful, and it is spoken on a tremble. Unused to vulnerability, wilfully shown. A wound on display, not hidden and kept under covers. No longer smothered under the bloody blanket, no longer trembling in the darkness.

He watches you look at him, tears streaming down your face with the weight of feelings he knows you struggle to process, and he was right.

You truly are beautiful when you cry and let him see.

"We're not going anywhere, darling." Zayne whispers against your hand, as he kisses against your palm. Cool lips against cool metal. You close your eyes at the feeling, shiver down your spine.

"You're home, starlight." Xavier nods, brushing lips against your cheek.

"Of course we love you cutie, forever, and always."

Sylus watches as Rafayel kisses your knee and squeezes your leg, watches more tears spill from your eyes, in what he knows is relief. Turns your hand so he can press his lips to your wrist, to your palm, to your fingertips, and sighs against your skin, "Thank you for telling us, beloved."

Thank you for loving him again. For embracing him once more.

For seeing him as more than a monster. For seeing a future that he has a part in.

For walking the path with him once more.

For accepting him as your home.

Later when Sylus has had his moment of breathing in the scent of you. Eased against the junction of your neck, hand tracing shapes into your hip. Whispering affection and murmurs of beloved against your skin.

When they have eaten, when mugs have been placed in the cupboard of your apartment, waiting for when they are needed. When he has stared at the key you have given him willingly. Offering him entrance whenever he wishes, trusting him in your territory. That he watches you sleep against the doctor's chest. Relieved and exhausted.

He knows there is more to do, conversations to have, things to fix, to arrange, but he feels like he is finally back at the starting line, prepared for the race ahead.

As he places your prosthetic back on its stand, and pulls a blanket over the prince who has rested his head in your lap, and cleans up some of the mess, so that the fish can paint the image in front of him, he leans down to place a kiss to your head.

Sylus thinks back to the empty cave, the blood splatter and the bones of the past. He thinks about loneliness and eternal exhaustion, of a search for something he worried he may never grasp again.

He is a boy again, standing in the cave, surrounded by family and loved ones, and this time, he has the power to protect it.

[deuxcherise]

If the LADS Were Yandere… (Or Basically My Thoughts So Far)

C/w: Unhealthy behavior (by yours truly), just ranting, curse words, character appreciation, character bullying, yandere content A/n: So I admit I have a tendency to turn almost everything I write into yandere content, even if it's just borderline unhealthy behavior. It's fun. And I'm obsessed with Love and Deepspace right now. So yeah, here is my ranting. It’s kind of a brainrot, so… yeah? — Was going to post this like a month ago, but here we are with updated content. Hehe~ Masterlist

Context:

So I started in around the 1st of March of this year (which means I missed TOMORROW’S CATCH-22 and CALEB’S FIRST BANNER- WHYYY!? 😭😭😭) and its been… two months since then? I am still knee deep in the rabbit hole, which is strange considering my track record with games like these.

I just wanted to share my thoughts as of currently.

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-🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌-

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💫Xavier💫

First Impression:

Quiet

Boring

Typical pretty boy

Sleepy boy

Mysterious

Lemme just say, when I first met him in the game, I was like “Eh.” I mean he’s a pretty guy who’s innocent (is what I thought) and probably doesn’t know how to romance. He’s definitely has personality matching his alien mascot. I will say that his seeming clumsiness where he has trouble pulling away from the crowd until MC helps him out is cute. He’s like a cute and helpless bunny. White hair, blue eyed whittle bunny~

Current Impression:

Innocent!? INNOCENT!? LADIES, GENTLEMEN AND EVERYONE ELSE, LEMME TELL YOU-

So I was completely spoiled by the Midnight Whispers card pretty early on as a result of looking at Love and Deepspace and my impression of him changed. Yes, the one where he refuses to allow MC to like Lumiere (even though everyone knows who he is, and Mister Pouty Bunny is being a dumb bunny). I found this jealously very adorable (I am a fan of yanderes, and that includes jealousy— dark romance, anyone?)

And then I happened to see the Floof Attack card.

I…

Again, I saw this pretty early on, and by early, I mean I hadn’t even been up to Rafayel’s island trip part of the main story at the time when I was browsing through Love and Deepspace content.

Anyway, at that point, I finally understood the references. I stand corrected. He is still adorable, but by no means not innocent. I… I like handsome bunnies who know how to seduce, what can I tell you?

Type of Yandere:

If I had to label him as a type of yandere, it would be manipulative yandere. Like he’s a yandere kind of knows his behavior is not good, but who's going to stop him? He's too cute to stay angry at and he knows it while doing his stupid bunny pout. How dare you!? 👈( ｡ •̀ ᴖ •́ ｡)💢

Yes, I did pull Midnight Whispers when the rerun came around, because of that pout. And yes, the moment I saw Xaiver punching the bunny cushion, I decided after already spending 100 dollars to get the cards I actually wanted that I needed Inflorescence Imprints. Because of that pout. Damn it. I have a thing for bunnies, unfortunately.

Also, I ended up getting exposed to character analysis (I love, love, love character and lore analyses) of him and found out that he has yandere traits as well.

Now, whether or not he is canonically yandere (I think he is), we cannot ignore his moments. First of all, protectiveness? I believe he takes down people who are after MC canonically. To be fair, they do deserve it since they intended to harm MC, but-

Charlie.

The breadsticks man. I’ll have to more research about that whole ordeal but from what I gather, Xavier has beef with that guy for supposedly hitting on MC. With breadsticks.

Sidenote: I love bread. And I like men. However, if a man ever comes between me and bread, I SWEAR-

I digress. Anyway, we stan protective kings here. And not only does he protect MC, he basically stalks her through time and space to do so. Listen, we can agree to disagree on anything mention, but he looks for her reincarnation.

Is this why shooting stars appear and disappear? Is that Xavier looking for MC?

Personal Ranking:

However, he is in fifth or fourth place in my personal listings, only because the others ranked higher for me.

Also gameplay-wise, I have so many cards for him but he is my least played character out of everyone. I think it’s strange how he has as high of affection as the other love interests does. Like the only time I see him in battle would be when the main story calls for it.

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☃️Zayne☃️

First Impression:

Quiet

Doctor

Glasses

Perfect man

Did I mention, my type?

Boring

Cold

Weakest cards?

*Deeply inhales* Okay, so listen… he is a dark-haired smart man with glasses. Who makes a lot of money. And he likes cats. MY MIND IS TELLING ME YEEEEEESSSSSS~ MY MAAAAAAAAN- OMLLOOORD

And then I met Caleb.

So, I found Zayne kind of cold. Like I kind of wished he was more emotive and less social distancing. I thought he was boring amongst the original three love interests, especially compared to Xavier and Rafayel. Like Xavier has a bunny mindset (iykyk) and Rafayel has bratty side, but Zayne? He’s kind of… a block of ice? I’ve been in relationships with emotionally unavailable people, and somehow his initial traits was reminding me of that.

Also he plays a mage, and if anyone looks at my track record when it comes to MMORPGs or just RPGs in general, I’m not the best with mages.

Current Impression:

*Deeply inhales* If there was such a thing as a PERFECT man, it would be him. OML-

I… I was wrong. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being perfect, and he is perfection. If he was real, I would love him with all of my heart. You have no idea-

So anyway, it took the Everlasting Wish card to change my mind. He is very thoughtful. I don’t know how to describe the sincerity this man brings to every date and every moment he is with MC. He is the most realistic man out of everyone in the game, and I love him for that. I will say, even before Caleb, I definitely had my heart set out for him even if he was cold at first. He’s so domestic, I can’t-

Sweets. He has a weakness for sweets. He’s sho cute! Also he likes cats. What’s not to like about him?

Gameplay-wise, I have better cards now, so he’s doing pretty well as mage. I still can’t play as a mage though. I prefer the guns over everything.

But I do love a handsome man who looks good in glasses, lemme tell you-

Type of Yandere:

Look, I don’t think he’s canonically yandere… but at the same time, there are arguments I’d like to make. First of all, he became a doctor for her. Now, whether it was his own intentions in the first place or not, he became a cardiac surgeon of all things. And not only that but he also became MC’s assigned physician.

I… question if there’s a conflict for that. Since he’s technically not considered family (I’m looking at you, Caleb), they are technically unrelated in the eyes of the health system. However, it is generally advisable for physicians to avoid treating friends or family members, due to ethical and practical considerations. I don’t know that side of the healthcare field, so I cannot say whether or not it is allowed and/or if it is enforced at all in the LADS universe.

But anyway, I dunno know. Become your love interest’s physician is definitely up there in yandere traits. Like he could definitely prescribe her certain pills is that how Caleb got his?  and drug her, but he doesn’t.

Because he’s perfect.

I mean I think it’s cute that he became her physician, because what better way to keep an eye on the girl you love than to literally watch over her and have access to all of her vitals. Do you think he asks her if she is pregnant or if she’s participating in sexual activity. I don’t think he does but… like if he did, he wouldn’t because he’d know she couldn’t be, not without him at least hahaha.

He even sabotaged his own research to protect her. If he can do that, what else has he done? Oh right, he appears in other’s content. Like Caleb’s main story content. I was so surprised seeing him there. Like… what’s he doing there? And also, come to think of it, he also appeared in the train event too!? And bought coffee for MC before they even said hello?

So I would consider him a restrained yandere, because… have… have we not seen that one card? You know? The one card where it proves a man who yearns is a man who earns? 😋 Even his other selves want MC, but don’t touch her.

He definitely holds himself back, but when he’s unleashed? I’d bet on it.

On a side note, if Caleb and Zayne were to team up as yanderes, wouldn't they be unstoppable!? One is a colonel who has access to an army and the other is a doctor who has access to all kinds of chemicals. Oh my gawd- PEAK.

Personal Ranking:

However, he isn’t Caleb, so I would either put him as second or third place, depending on my feelings. Also, he’s a doctor and doctors don’t have a lot of time for romance, so it’s kind of- (I do kind of have trauma with dating within the healthcare field, so there’s that)

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🐡Rafayel🐡

First Impression:

The amount of hatred I have for this man

How dare you steal my fish!?

You can’t just swoop in and then just leave like that!

HOW DARES!?

WHY ARE YOU MY STRONGEST CARDS!?

So pretty early on when I first started in the game, it was during his birthday, so I ended up getting his cards when I was testing out the gacha system.

But anyway, when I first met him in the main story, I… Somehow, I’ve never met a love interest in an otome game who just literally appears and then leaves without letting MC finish. That has never happened before in my years of playing all kinds of otome games. Like I’ve met delinquent love interests, and the obviously rude ones and the cold ones, so it’s to be expected.

But Rafayel?

Oh no. Pretty boy just waltzes in, does a cool thing with the goldfish, and then MC, being the nice lady she is, gives him the fish, only for him to just… walk away? Not even a thank you!?

Am I supposed to let that go?

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? HELL NO! WHAT IS THIS DISRESPECT!? COME BACK HERE, YOU DAMN BRAT!

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And not only that- NOT ONLY THAT, but of all of cards I could play during the battle sequences, his cards were the strongest cards I had at the time for a long time. Which further pissed me off because why the heck would I want to see his face. WHY!? WHY?

OH, PRETTY BOY’S AN ARTIST. AND HE’S RICH!? AND IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE “RAPHAEL”. WHO NAMED HIM!? WHAT KIND OF BROKEN-

Current Impression:

So… I knew he was a brat. And being a fellow brat, I realized that we were kindred brats, which explains why I… dislike him.

But what I didn’t realize, was how much I wanted to impregnate him.

…..

I… *ahem* Uh… I still hate him. Just not as much in the beginning.

Um… *looks at notes* He’s cute, I’ll give him that. He’s secretly an assassin. And he uses the blood of his people to cause people who buys his paintings to hallucinate. So he’s got an interesting backstory. And he’s head over heels for MC for the longest time because he gave his heart to her many, many years ago.

…..

I’m going to blame his birthday event for basically forcing to at least like him a little bit. Yeah. Yeah, that’s it. It was exposure therapy.

I mean, I’m not someone who hates people for no reason and I don’t hate people for long  (I have continued hating people even after getting over the initial reasons logically though), so it was bound to happen hahaha

Haha…

Ha…

No, I did not fall for him because of his adorable pout. Shut up.

He needs to be bullied, and I will have the pleasure of bullying him.

I stand by this statement. Everyone, stand back. I can handle this case. I need to knock him down a peg and by that, I mean I need to stuff him and make him cry. Out of pleasure.

…..

Shut up.

Type of Yandere:

So if Xavier is a manipulative yandere, what would I consider Rafayel? A cute yandere.

Yes, I admit he’s cute. And no, that doesn’t mean anything. A cutie’s a cutie. Can’t really argue with that. His lips are so cute and kissable and I want to bruise those soft cushions up.

Now canonically, technically he is bound to MC through a promise made years and years ago so he doesn’t have as much free will as the other love interests do (I’mma get to Sylus, be patient). Therefore, he can’t really be considered as obsessive as the others can be.

However, he does lie to MC so easily it’s like he’s just drinking water. He's… in my opinion, most likely the kind of yandere out of the five who would definitely kill his love to make sure they are his and his alone.

We cannot forget that the God of Tides is out to end my life- I mean MC’s life (Epic, anyone?)

I still need to do research on that actually. Out of everyone’s lore, I think I know his the least. He has so many timelines, I can’t keep up. In one, he’s a god. In another, he’s a thief. And in another, he is a pet and what I wouldn’t give to have that merman submit to me, I seriously wanna make him cry. I can’t explain why.

I think I would be arrested for how much I hate this man.

Personal Ranking:

He’s in fourth or fifth place, tying with Xavier because I rank the other ones higher.

Sometimes, and ONLY SOMETIMES, he gets third place. ONLY SOMETIMES!!!

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🐦‍⬛Sylus🐦‍⬛

First Impression:

Oh great, here’s Mr. Mafia

Yes, I know I like writing about the Mafia

Pls, we’ve seen a dozen mafia guys

I eat manhuas like no one’s business, so I know

I drink fanfiction like there’s no tomorrow, so I know

I was a Wattpad writer once upon a time, ya know?

White hair, red eyes- BITCH PLEASE, stereotypical hot bad guy, much?

Of course, he has the sexy deep voice *rolls eyes*

The last person I’m interested in

Did I listen to more than one audio from my favorite asmr artist about scenarios withs Sylus? Yes, but only because it was from my favorite asmr artist who has a sexy voice, damn it.

I did not have to admit that, but now you know

So after I realized that Caleb was in the fourth chapter, I literally skipped over Sylus’s main story content to do so. I mean, I’ve done that before with actual books. I have indeed skipped over volumes due to availability before and I don’t really mind spoilers (if it is of my own accord) so I figured I’d come back to Sylus after finishing Caleb’s content. Meh.

Current Impression:

We… WE STAN A DOMESTIC KING OF CONSENT!? WHO IS THIS NEW GENRE OF MAFIA MAN!? WHEN THEY SAY DADDY, THEY DEFINITELY MEAN HIM!? HUH!? WAHT!?

He… When I say I’d get on my knees for this man, I’d do it for free? And the fact that I enjoy very much is that he would be ecstatic to get on his knees for the love of his life.

I… There are no words. He is not your typical- WHO WROTE THIS MAN!? GET THE WRITERS A PAY RAISE!!! I SWEAR TO THE LORD!

And he’s a dragon. I like dragons. I like dragons who are generous. And I like money.

I want his heart on a platter, because he’s just so beautiful? But like both metaphorically and literally. I can’t explain how I feel for this man? I much confusion?

When I realized who he was and how he interacted with MC through the main story and the cards, can I just say he went from bottom of the pit all the way to second place? Like Zayne was my solid second place for a while, and then Sylus, just knocked his up with his bare fists? I’m sorry, Zayne, but like you gotta fight for your place.

So can I just say I currently enjoying the Death and Rebirth era right now?

Like… did this man just lead a car chase, climbed onto the enemy’s rooftop and shoot him, and then return with a milk tea in his hand. And a straw?

MMMMMMMMMMM-

He’s the dream.

But also, where do I find this man in real life? I will have to say, this kind of man is so fictional it hurts. Does this man even exist? Could this man even exist?

He’s like everyone’s comfort character became a person. He’s the Flynn Rider of Love and Deepspace, you know what I mean? The only flaw he would have is that he isn’t cute in the way Xavier and Rafayel are, but how can we deny his Goodcat Card? Is he not adorable? Actually, no. His personality in general is adorable. He’s masculine but also so gentle. Like a giant cat. I would let him wreck my insides even with the spikes and all. IYKYK

Speaking of which, he calls MC “kitten”.

I love cats. I adore cats. Cats are everything to me. I have albums dedicated to all of my stray cats (because I don’t have space to keep cats inside). I have a shelf dedicated to cat plushies.

Listen, I could rant about cats at some point, but the current point I want to make is that he loves cats and I love him. That’s all there is to know. PERIOD.

Type of Yandere:

Um… guys?

Uh… So I think we can all agree that he does stalk her through Mephisto and potentially other means which I am not certain and will have to do more research, but uh… I don’t think he could be a yandere canonically and non-canonically.

Like, hear me out: It wouldn’t be him if we had to twist him into a yandere, you know what I’m saying?

I mean, yes, Sylus was marketed to be a big bad, stereotypical scary mafia boss man who ended up being a giant dragon cat like being that I would be happy to cuddle with all day. And yeah, he definitely presented himself as such when meeting with MC. And ;et's not forget how he constantly splurges just show off, like renting a whole boutique or letting MC overpay on those cheap protocores.

So he has all the traits of the overbearing yandere type, the kind of that like makes sure their lover can’t do anything without it coming back to him. Which… I think canonically that happens. He does end up somehow appearing near MC all of sudden, like the rest of the love interests do (I’m looking at you, Zayne).

BUT he is indeed the ultimate domestic king of consent that trusts in MC’s plans from top to bottom and basically lets her do whatever she wants so long as it doesn’t… Honestly, what doesn’t he let her do? Kill herself? That’s like normal though?

And the fact that he saves MC, but doesn’t expect anything from her except recognition? Even when she refuses, doesn’t he just pout and basically does nothing except be patient?

Honestly… that’s like… the opposite of yandere. Or least, I don’t think I’ve seen a yandere like that, if it counts. He’s so anti-yandere that is makes me question my own taste about yanderes.

I mean obviously I wouldn’t object to a fanfic about a yandere Sylus, since I like yanderes. It just… I wouldn’t think of that version of Sylus as canon Sylus, you know what I’m saying?

Now… I wouldn’t put him above begging though. He does sort of threaten to act like a child to get MC’s attention at one point though. I’d still pin that as a man who feels comfortable around his lover enough to act like a child, but I’m sure he wouldn’t pull that card every single time like typical yandere would.

Personal Ranking:

Second place. King seriously shot up my rankings quicker than a hot rod the moment I actually took the time to get to know him. I love his microexpression. Did we not see the tongue action of his. OML-

But he’s not Caleb, so he only gets second place. And occasionally, it’s between Zayne and Sylus for second place.

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🍎Caleb🍎

First Impression:

It was love at first sight, nuff said.

Seriously.

Current Impression:

You guys. I still love him. You all already know this.

*screams all over the house, breaking furniture, tears, ripping pillows apart*

I have been looking for a yandere like him forever, did you know that?

Look, I like Toma from Amnesia. I don’t like the cage though— Like I like the idea, but I also like having the freedom to use the bathroom when I need to, more)

I like Diabolik Lovers- to a certain extent, especially Ruki, but let’s be honest, they all are too… immature really be in love. Obviously I like the idea, but if it were me, I’m not Yui-coded enough to be kept alive, you know what I’m saying?

Manhua/Webtoon yanderes— FIND ME A MAN LIKE SIHYUN BAEK!? Does that man exist? But also I like money and realistically men like that don’t have money to support my dream of becoming a cherished and spoiled housespouse? But if they did, I would glad bend on one knee and ask for their hand in marriage. After they’ve kidnapped and professed their love to me, of course.

But anyway, back to the point.

BITCH PLEASE, I AM LOYAL TO THIS MAN. THIS IS THE MAN FOR ME.

And he- *cries* he’s so loyal to MC that it makes me cry. I want him so badly.

Like if Zayne exists, yeah I’d take him. But if Caleb existed and he loved me, HELL YES.

PLEASE TAKE ME HOME AND TREAT ME LIKE A DUMMY WHO CAN’T DO ANYTHING.

Sidenote- I must confess, I am not a fan of dogs. Especially the small ones. Somehow the small ones scare me a lot more than the big ones. I think it’s because I can’t see them coming for my ankles, and also my experience with big dogs is that most of them are gentle giants.

And Caleb is a gentle giant.

And my headcanon for why he didn’t appear in the line-up for the cat butler era (that I missed 😭) besides the fact that he wasn’t available yet, is that he is so dog-coded.

I still like cats more, but for him I would make an exception.

Also guys, another confession. I’m short. Like in terms of average for men and women and everyone else, I would be considered legally short. And I’m not that flexible, so that’s a high chance this man would not only break my back but also my hips if he bent my legs over his shoulders.

But anyway, I’m sidetracking.

To bring up the elephant in the room: I’ve seen the panty-sniffering allegations.

People.

I’m into that.

…..

Okay, okay. Calm down. Cálmate!

To be more specific, I’m not into actually sniffing panties. I do like smelling fresh laundry and I like smelling scents. But if the love of my life were into sniffing my underwear, like… uh, who am I to stop him from expressing his love for me in whatever way he wants? In return, I’d like to smell his shirts and all of the other clothes he has. And build a nest and- I read omegaverse too, you guys. Maybe I should starting writing some…

Like, uh, if this man promised to love me, take care of me, and feed me, in exchange for my freedom to go outside and do whatever he wanted?

Uh, yeah? ¯\_(◉ x ◉)_/¯

Is it unhealthy to be okay with this?

Meh. Debatable, honestly. Like I said, I’m into it. If not for grocery shopping and buying cat food, I would be a complete shut-in. I would be totally happy just being supplied with books.

Also, they say that you marry the person that resembles your parents. If they’re a woman, they’d resemble your mother, and if they’re a man, they’d resemble your father.

Guys.

Caleb resembles my late father so much in personality that it is uncanny. Like Caleb, he also liked apples (guys, I’m not kidding. I am being so real right now. He also liked peaches too, but he typically ate apples— preferably the Red Delicious apples though, which I personally dislike) and he knew how to sew and also do mechanics and everything. Let me tell you, he basically did everything for my mother to the point that if she were to disappear off the face of the Earth, no one would know. He used called my mother his “Angel”. And yes, my mother was very, very happy and was basically living the dream of almost every housewife, only she continued working.

Kind of like Sylus likes vintage cars, so did my dad but like this is supposed to be about Caleb, so— And also he liked sweets as much as Zayne did, but anyway— I guess by the holy doctor, crow, and holy step-bro?

Am I reaching?

Maybe. ¯\_(◉ 3 ◉)_/¯

I mean, he wasn’t yandere like Caleb, but he also did like the summer sun a lot. He was the greatest man and my role model. Wouldn’t trade him for anyone else even if I could choose. (*˘︶˘*)

BUT DO YOU GUYS SEE WHERE I GET MY TYPE FROM!?

It’s kind of weird to mention, but I cannot forget the moment that I realized inheriting kinks was real until I heard my father call my mother a good girl and she became bashful, like sorry are you supposed to showcase liking being called that in front of your children, ma’am!? Please! I didn’t need to know that, but now I know why I like being praised!?

…..

I wanna be praised by Caleb…

Also I’d like to point out that I used to call people taller and bigger than me “Pipsqueak” because I thought it was funny. I’m not joking or pandering to the fact that I like Caleb. If you knew me outside in real life, I did actually used to throw that nickname around, so like it definitely surprised me to hear inside a game for the first time.

Nobody does like Caleb. Also that suit. I like a man who looks good in uniform. I love him.

…..

Yes, I do realize that he is technically MC’s “brother”, but like, jeez! They aren’t related. It’s fine. It’s a common thing in Asian media, which I also absolutely hate because why does everyone have to be “related” in some way. Again, they aren’t related, so it’s fine. You can’t tell me unrelated people aren’t allowed to like each other if they lived together in an orphanage, for example. Grandma Josephine just happened to take two of them home at the same time. Jeez…

(Yes, I am aware of Grandma Josephine’s role in MC’s early life.)

As long as they aren’t related, honestly, I have no qualms about it.

Type of Yandere:

If? ꉂꉂ◟(˃᷄ꇴ˂᷅๑)༡

IF!?

BITCH, PLEASE.

We all been knowing he yandere AF. There's no debate about it. That's why I stan, and I stan HARD. I simply cannot ignore such an wholehearted display of impure devotion to one’s obsession.

Anyway, long story short I'd pin as inevitable yandere if we’re still going by hypotheticals (PFF HAHA ｡ﾟ(TヮT)ﾟ｡)

Otherwise he’s just your typical overprotective yandere. By the book, honestly. As far as I know, he has been canonically a yandere since his childhood, being overprotective over MC and even “accidentally” locking her up in the attic so that the other boys wouldn't be able to find her.

Not to mention apparently has a habit of following MC to the grocery store, only to exit and follow her afterwards. You could not tell me that it hadn't happened more than once, considering MC even warned him not to. And also set up everything to alert him of anything MC does, from her scale to her doorbell.

I don’t think I have daddy issues yet, but the more parallels I make, it is seriously concerning…

To be fair, he did have a traumatic childhood and near-death experience— WHICH ALSO ADDS TO HIS YANDERENESS, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU???

Locking MC up in his house? ✅️

Drugging her to protect her? ✅️

Threatening to put a leash on her, but also already having a tracker on her? ✅️

All these green checkmarks make him the reddest flag there is in this game.

And I love it. ❤️‍🔥🚩

But I applaud him for letting MC go when she put her foot down. He’s not a psycho- Or well, he’s not the type to lock… I mean… Uh… At least he let her go in the end? He does care, he just cares too much? Yeah.

Can a yandere just stay yandere, please? Why is there always a fuss about extreme characters? It is fictional, gosh darn it! Lemme have my fantasy.

Personal Ranking:

Y’all already know he’s my number one. Also his cards are my strongest cards currently because I leveled them up to get his myth. So I win everytime with his cyber angel card muahahahaha-

I’m saving for his birthday. Wish me luck!

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End Note:

Yeah, I know right? There’s more?

Yeah.

before I end this rant, I will say that I actually laughed at his name being Caleb, because it is just the… most American name. I can’t explain why. Like Zayne would be up there too, but Caleb? Caleb? I did not know how sexy that name could be until I heard MC whining it. So there’s that.

I’m kind of scared of writing LADS content, because after last one I wrote… I experienced so much grief in the aftermath irl, it really made me afraid to write for a while.

Okay, that’s all I’ll say for now because it’s way too long. Thanks for reading!

[elysian467]

Reader's Rant

Okay so I had finished reading the Legacy of Gods Series few days ago so here are my thoughts(after lots of thinking,psychoanalysing and self arguing)

1)RINA PROMOTING MISOGYNISTIC VIEWS:

•The "virgin trope" is seriously not a trope at this point when each and every book has this.She makes it seem as if the fmc has commited blasphemy(What's her obsession with this word anyways.Its everywhere in her books.The blasphemy😯) if she has slept with someone before the mc.Wth!?And every male character is a casanova.Like we will find virgin Mcs hot too okay?? Especially in Ava's case like I thought okay finally we have a fmc who has had a life before mc but no?Like she makes it seem Ava have a grandiose sex life and later makes her a virgin too!?Like its okay to have experience and its totally okay to not marry the first guy you sleep with.

I also think that having literally ALL men experienced in EVERY SINGLE THING is also so frustrating.Like it would have been cool if Eli or Creighton were not u know??She makes it seem as a chore the men have to do the second they turn 18

•Another example of misogyny is the extreme sense of ownership they have for all the women in their life. Like the dad's are seriously crossing limits.Protectiveness is cute but the no-twat-is-good-enough-for-my-princess shit is exhausting.Jeremy and Landon are wayyy too controlling.Its literally offensive.You will HATE such a brother and dad for life and beyond.

•She made all women literal doormats.Enough said. (except Ava,Ari and Maya-who she turned into a villain because she has a life so she should not be the good sister)

•The fmcs had all sort of problems, worries,insecurities blah blah which could not be cured by besties, family, friends, therapists nope!They could only be cured within 2 chapters at most once the perfect mc decides to help!

•Over possessiveness.Hated it.Like listen I can still somehow get Killian's jealousy towards Remi(by dark romance standards ONLY) but Creighton has been close friends with Remi since birth and how he literally does not allow a single friendly touch!?And his insta posts each statng MINE MINE MINE repeatedly felt embarrassing and cringe rather than hot and when he tells her to stop following people like WHAT!?

2)UNFULFILLED TROPES AND PROMISES:

I am the kind of reader who gives great attention to the blurbs and tropes before reading a book.

•God of Pain is a grumpy x sunshine.Now I believe this was mentioned due to the appeal and popularity of the trope but Annika is not a sunshine at all.Sunshine character is not one which ACTS and pretends to be happy,outgoing and perfect while she has her insecurities,fears and troubles eat her up inside(her words)

•God of fury has been said to have the trope mafia prince x GOLDEN BOY which is not accurate.Anyone who has read the books should know this already ig.

•God of war which happens to be my fav from the series has false claimed tropes too.Like it was NOT a marriage of convenience.Eli forced the proximity upon Ava by forcing her to marry him(I believe forced proximity means both leads who hate each other are forced to be closer)and the sunshine point is similar as that of Annika.Imagine if someone is searching for a stand alone marriage of convenience and forced proximity....they'll be sad,angry and frustrated u know(Not me.I loved the book)

•Being an apathatic sociopath and selfish narcissist is different.Research your attributes Rina.

•Rina literally backtracks upon Eli's feelings in gow.Repeatedly mentions how Eli had no feelings for Ava before Uni.While she had stated in Royal Elite epilogue how Eli kisses new born Ava,calls her pretty,is asking Aiden for marriage pact,stares at her.Even in gow Ava mentions that he caused guys disappear even when she was in HIGH SCHOOL."Yeah he had no interest at all"😑(THE LAST LINE WAS SARCASM.YES SOME PEOPLE NEED IT TO BE SPELLED OUT.your welcome)

•Mia's selective mutism was played with totally wrong.AGAIN RESEARCH RINA!

3)PROBLEMS IN THE BOOKS

•The extremely perfect mcs who are geniuses(Einstein who?),strong,attractive all the positive attributes who can think of other than a heart ofc.Like is it wrong if at least one mc has worked hard for the way they are!?Nope these are born perfections who can cure world hunger but will not because the world does not deserve it. Fmcs have all sorts of issues(other than being spineless,submissive doormats.Not Ava,Ari,Maya) which will be cured by the MC!Yeah!(Though the way Eli helps Ava is actually book perfect,heart warming and realistic.Its quite real that her parents and Cecily babied her and could not handle hard decisions that could benefit her)

•BRATS PLAYING GODS!All the mcs are over privileged brats who have done nothing but be born to "earn" their "god" status.Like they are literal UNI kids.Like they were all spoiled brats basically criminals who were setting things(buildings) on fire and hurting and killing people like what!?

•THEIR AGES AND THEIR*ahem* ACTIONS!?Their ages in their respective books:

Killian(19)-Glyndon(19)😱😲😵😶 Creighton(20)-Annika(17-18) Jeremy(23-24)-Cecily(20) Landon(23)-Mia(18-19) Nikolai(19)-Brandon(23) Eli and Ava had time skip so it was okay(29 and 23)

Like their ages are seriously concerning.I especially wanna talk about Creighton and Annika.Annika is literally a child and her book basically had her having some sort of Stockholm Syndrome.

I ABSOLUTELY HATED how creighton won't let Annika speak or talk to him without him adding the numbers iykyk.LIKE I hate how I have read soo many posts yet none mentions it!!?And how Annika is shown to have been cleared of her problems after she has sex !?And Creigh acts like a divorced 38 year old guy with an adult kid while Annika is has 0 personality(Haters can go cry a river)I really wanted Annika to leave him u know?And what was that soap opera shit with the gun and crying and sobbing and kidnapping(Which is okay because she revealed to Ava,Glyn,Cecy that its her fantasy😑)and because we are going all in so lets add suicide shit too.And yeah she was ready to kill herself yesterday and is sunshine and rainbows today yeah!!

Killian has had loads of experience in every kind of sexual activity with both men and women and in clubs and whatnot at 19 and he is bored of all that now😂😑

Ohh I almost forgot!Its literally sooo stupid and meaningless that the girls experience whatever fantasy they shared during a drunk night with each other😂😂😂Like Rina basically wants to sorta convey that the girls "wished" for it😂(Think before you wish folks!)

Zero family dynamics other than the fathers making a one chapter visit talking about the Everlasting love for their wives,their doormat of a princess daughters and zero say in all the "emotional trauma" ALL of them have(they wish)

Landon favourism was not good.Especially in gof where it should have been Niko's moment.

Its enough for today I think.

I am not posting it as a hate post.It is RANT as stated,a critical analysis.(Being going through a book hangover from Gow....partially cured through the MADDEST OBSESSION OMG YES!!!)

One last thing!!!!I get that its the creator's wish and whatever but the fact that Rina isn't writing a Remi (An Mc with emotions!!!!)Ariella(Strong fmc!The blasphemy! )and Maya Ilya book sorta shows how she can't change her formula.