#code name nyx

[doyouknowwhoyouare13]

ignore me for 3 weeks when I tried to compliment you and then answer in less than 10 minutes when you finally DO add me back, I see how it is prince charming, asshole.

[bandgie]

Poor Baby

Idol!Bangchan x sexworker!reader

a/n: a lot of you guys asked for a part two of this post and I will provide!

synopsis: You need to make end meet with your bills. When your boss gives you a huge opportunity to make big money, you hop at it (even if it impacts your dignity). Lucky for you, your favorite customer happens to be coming in that day.

cw: 18+ MDNI, glory holes, PIV, no protection (use it!), fingering, oral (f!receiving), pussy slapping, cursing, cock drunk reader, reader is called Nyx/Chris is called Koala, mentions of Lee Know, cum eating, Chris is more confident this time, Chris is called 'daddy' and he plays into it, brief mentions of sub-space, idk that's it

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"I dunno, sounds too risky," you bite your fingernails as you speak. The offer is a good one, triple your hourly and bonus tips. You were on the verge of not being able to make rent, but your boss literally put this opportunity in your lap. Had you been a higher rating girl, you wouldn't have to resort to being a gloryhole.

"Okay I see what you mean," he starts, "but it's only for the weekend. Five hours tops! I'll give you a 20 minute break in the middle of it." Your boss looks at you with expecting eyes. You would take the deal in a heartbeat, but it goes against the only rule you have. "I don't feel safe letting my clients raw dog me. What if they get me sick?"

Your boss shakes his head profusely, "No! Come on Nyx, you know I wouldn't let that happen to any of my girls. They'll take the test to see if they're clean in advance. I get it, it goes against your morals or whatever, but it's big money. Huge! People with names are going to come, literally, and I know you need this more than ever. It's why I came to you first."

You sigh, looking down at the hands in your lap. He's right, and he's a good boss. You have a good job, nice coworkers, and a boss who genuinely looks after you. That's hard to find in this business. After all, you do need the money. Doing this gig for the weekend will help tremendously, and you might even afford to take a few days off.

Finally, you nod. "Yeah I guess you're right. When should I show up?"

It was a lot sooner than you had anticipated. You and the other girls weren't allowed to know who was coming. Like your boss said, they were well-known, so they preferred to keep their identity a secret. That part did make you a little nervous if you're being honest, but you found comfort in knowing that they wouldn't be able to see you.

It would be better this way. Have half your body in a wall, legs open, let the dude use you until he cuts in mere minutes, and get on with the next. Men cum easily, especially when they used women like a fleshlight. Perhaps time will go fast like that, and you could start planning on what you can do on your mini vacation.

So here you were, upper body laid on a small bed chest down with a bar in front for support. Your lower body was out through the hole, legs standing for support. It was slightly uncomfortable, but you could manage. Other women were in different positions all around you, some higher and some lower. Your boss and a few of other workers helped lube you up. You're thankful for that because you know damn well the men coming in would just rail into you.

A few minutes passed before you could hear shuffling, murmurs, the unbuckling of pants. You tensed in anticipation. You were grateful they couldn't see you, but not being able to see them was an entirely different story. You gasped when you felt fingers explore your folds. They were impatient, violating, and too harsh. You bit your lower lip from barking at the man, trying to think of all the cash you'd be swimming in soon.

It's just for the weekend.

-

Chris found himself, once again, in front of your establishment. He had already gone though the club, the secret sunflower door, the code. The only difference was that he was accompanied by none other than the person who told him about this sex club, Lee Know. They both wore disguises, face masks and hats to conceal their face.

"I can't believe you convinced me to do this again," Chris groans. Lee Know only smiles and laughs. Minho pats him on the back, "You're the one that agreed. Plus they have something special going on. You'll like it." Chris follows Minho from the main floor of the sex club and into the back. It's the familiar path to where he met you, but way further back.

Christopher would be lying if he wasn't anticipating on meeting you again. It's embarrassing, but he jerks himself off at the thought of you. The way you feel, the way you taste, how patient you were with him. He would rather die than tell Minho about you, he would get teased until the end of days. It's silly to think he'd see you here, but he can't help but hope.

"Something special? Is that why I had to get tested for STD's?" Chris questions. Rather than giving a verbal answer, Minho hums. He didn't have to do that before the session with you, and you let him go raw. Maybe it's only for special event, he thinks.

Chris and Minho approach a booth with a person inside. She wears a plastic smile on her face, hair done perfectly and acrylic nails. "Names please?" Her voice is almost drained out by the moans and slapping sounds coming from the other side. It's just a curtain that covers it, so all sounds can be heard.

A blush quickly finds its way to Chris's face and ears. He's so flustered that Minho has to answer, "Koala and Rino." The lady in the booth seems completely dismissive about what's going on behind the curtain. She looks through a few pages before nodding, "Ah I see you right here. Please enjoy your time, the session ends in about 2 hours."

Lee Know nods in response and grabs Chris by the sleeve the drag him behind the curtain. To say he was surprised was an understatement. He couldn't even comprehend the sight at first. Men were covered in sweat, pants completely down. Cum was stained below where the women were placed. The smell was strong, and it made Chris grimace.

He turned to Minho, expecting the same reaction. Instead, Minho was looking as if he was at heaven's gates. "Isn't it beautiful?" Chris stays quiet rather than answering. Minho walks further in and Christopher trails behind. The women have only their lower body sticking out, some in doggy others in missionary position.

Chan has only seen glory holes in porn, never even considering seeing one in person.

"So here," Minho points at the wall above one of the women, "is the name of the hole. They don't provide pictures, which sucks. If you see a name you like or know, you just basically fuck it. Cum in it, don't come it. Touch it, don't. The main rule is to not reach in the cut out. Keep your hands to what's exposed, or you'll get kicked out. They're pretty strict when it comes to shit like this."

Chris doesn't bother asking how Lee Know knows so much, it's in his name afterall. "I dunno," Chris tentatively looks around the room. Other men seem to have face masks on, but some don't. He can recognize people form TV, the news, even some older politicians. Lee Know sighs, "Bro, they don't care about you. No offense. They're just here to get their dick wet and leave. It's only gay if you make eye contact."

Lee Know's joke lightens the mood, and Chris finds himself laughing alongside him. They did pay a pretty dime to be here for the special event, he might as well enjoy it. The two men go off in their separate ways not long after. It feel weird for Chris to window-shop like this, almost uncomfortable. It's not until he comes across a familiar name that makes his heart skip.

Nyx, he almost sings. You have your ass out at the height of his hips. He takes a few steps closer as if he couldn't believe it's actually you. Chris takes note of your of your swollen clit, the gaping hole, the cum that drips down your thighs. Without thinking, he reaches out his ands to rub your ass. Not sexually, but more in a comforting way. He can tell this takes you by surprise because you jolt.

"Poor baby," he says sympathetically. It's not loud enough for you to hear, but he can't help but want to console you. From the description he read of you before, he thought this was the last place you'd be. His hands stay soft, and he finds himself kneeling. He can feel the wet floor staining his pants, but he doesn't care.

To put on a show, you wiggle your ass for him. You think the man behind you is going to shove himself in, but you feel a hot tongue. You gasp as the sensation. Since you first clock in, no one had eaten you out. You honestly didn't expect anyone to. You're covered in other men's cum, who in their right mind would consider such a thing?

Chris would, in a heartbeat. If it's to soothe you, he would do anything. He feels like he owes you something. Sure he paid you after the last interaction, but it still felt like it wasn't enough. Tasting men's cum isn't pleasant, but hearing your muffled moans though the walls was worth it.

It reminds him of last time, how desperate you sounded with his mouth on you. He wished you could see his face, watching as your mouth twisted in pleasure. Even now, he's still wishing for the same. His mask is pulled down under his chin while he devours you. Your legs struggle to keep you up right, but you stay on your tiptoes.

You can hear him slurping behind you, his hands gripping the back of your thighs to keep you spread. His tongue flicks over your bud and goes back to teasing your entrance. You could feel your arousal seeping out, and that seems to spur him on more. Your hands grip the bar above the bed, and you so desperately want to grip his hair instead.

Despite being here for three hours, you haven't came. You've gotten close to finishing, but men always finished before you did. It left you frustrated, yearning. You pray that the man eating you keeps going until you cum, but you know better than to hope for that. Instead, you try to grind against his face with what little movement you have.

"Shit. You like that baby?" You hear him ask. His voice is vaguely familiar, a twist of a distinct accent you swear you've heard before. You nod though he can't see. "Fuck yes. Don't stop," you moan. Perhaps it wasn't smart to command the client to please you, it's the other way around after all. To your surprise, he keeps going. He has his tongue dip inside your pussy, feeling your smooth walls.

It's so unbelievably sexy of him to eat you out. He must look humiliating; on his knees, sucking out the cum of other men into his mouth, the filthy sounds that leave his throat. He's eating you like he's never had a good meal in his life, like he missed your pussy. His tongue is experienced too, and you can't help but think this is also familiar.

That recognizable knot in your stomach gathers, and you begin shaking. If he pulls away now, you think, I'll quit. You don't even have to tell him you're close, he can feel how you tighten around his tongue. He quickly pulls away and shoves a finger inside before you could complain. It's difficult to eat you out now that his finger is in the way, but he can use his other hand to replace his mouth.

Chris rubs your clit in circles while he pumps you with his other finger. You squeal at the impact, feeling how his hand meets your ass when he goes deep. Your toes curl, eyes roll back to your head, and loudly moan when you cum on his fingers. It's been so long, so long since you've cum from a client. The last time was with that Koala guy, the one with the...accent.

Realization hits you quickly. You don't even have the chance to say anything with how he finger fucks you through your orgasm. "Wait! wait wait wait..." Chris immediately stops when he hears you. He gently removed his hand from you and you almost fall limp. His hands catch your waist and he keeps you up.

"Are you okay?" His voice is full of concern, full of care. Yeah, that can only be one person. You laugh breathlessly, body still quivering from your recent orgasm. "Shit Koala. How long has it been? Like three months?" You imagine he's choked up, unable to answer you. You've had a lot of customers, and it's impossible to remember them all. Koala, however, has left quite the impression on you.

He laughs awkwardly, "Something like that yeah. Uh...how ya been?"

You blow a raspberry and chuckle, "I don't think I'm in a position for a little reunion. You came here to fuck no?" Chris is a little stunned with your words, but agrees. "Yes. Well no. I mean yes, but not like-" he keeps rambling. You take pity on him and decide to take the lead, "No no I get it. You came here to fuck my pussy right?"

Chris feels like his face is on fire. He wish he could deny it, but he can't. He did come here with hopes of seeing you, to feel you again. Sure he could have fucked any girl here, but how could he when he knew you were here. All pretty and prepped for him. "What if I said yes?" he teases. "Would that make you happy?"

It's surprising to hear Koala tease you back, but you're more than happy to oblige. "Hmm...maybe. It's been a while since you've fucked me, might not be as good as before." Chris laughs, hands squeezing your ass, "I think you know you're lying to yourself. Got you cummin' on my tongue in minutes. Imagine what I could do with my cock."

His confidence has you horny. Before, he was pliant and submissive. He's a totally different man now, who knows what happened in three months. It could also be the fact that he can't see you properly, so it gives him some courage to be bold. No matter, you find it beyond attractive.

"All this talking and no fucking," you complain. "Maybe you are rusty."

In all honesty, Chris hasn't really fucked after you. He rarely did in the first place, but he genuinely thinks no one can compete with your cunt. He knows you're joking with him, but it still makes him nervous. Three months is a long time, he might have lack in some aspects now that he's the one taking control.

Still, he's given such a golden opportunity to show you that he can please you. Chris's grip on your ass tightens for a brief second before he grabs ahold of the base of his cock. It's already hard, red from screaming at Chris to put it in. He uses one hand to guide his cock into your abused hole and the other to rub soothing circles on your waist.

You can't help but smile. It doesn't how dirty he can talk or act, he's still a gentleman at heart. The nearly forgotten stretch makes you whimper when he puts his tip in. His cock is hot and can easily slide in with no problem. Despite that, he still take his time. Chris really wants you to feel how you pussy stretches around him, how he can glide against your warm walls.

Your knuckles turn while from gripping the bar so hard. You almost want to scream at him to hurry up and fuck you. Instead, you find yourself whimpering the contact. Your hips move against him to try and slip his dick in. It works a little, feeling his cock roughly an inch deeper. You can hear him moan behind the wall, a breathy higher pitched whine that makes your cunt wetter by the second

"You still sound so pretty," you whisper. You doubt he can hear you from the other men and women fucking, but he does. Little did you know, that he has his ear against the wall. Chris just needs to hear how you sound, what noises you make. He knows he must look so pathetic, and he's grateful that Lee Know is no where in sight.

Finally, he fills you up completely with his girth. Your legs twitch and squeeze together at the intrusion. You can feel the tingles that travel up and down your body from pleasure. Whimpers and moans leave you lips when he starts thrusting. You're thankful for the wall that separates you two. Before, you had tried to remain professional. Now you can be as loud as you please without worrying. Well...that's what you think at least.

The combined feeling of your soft pussy and beautiful moans break Chris's sanity. Both of his hands grip your sides so he could bring you to meet his thrusts. It's so loud and wet, he thinks you two must be the loudest in the room. Chris loves watching as your cunt drools on his cock, leaving strings of arousal on your ass and his thighs.

You're on the verge on tears letting this man fuck you relentlessly. It feels so indescribably amazing, you let your mouth hang open. "Oh fuucckk," Chris hears you groan. Heat and pleasure remain in your lower stomach, slowly building. It's torture with how it feels like too much and not enough all at once.

You find yourself wishing you could use your hand to rub your clit, but the wall prevents that. instead, you try grinding your thighs together tightly for stimulation. It works, but at the cost of choking Koala's dick. He whimpers, almost pained from the sudden tightness. He moves his hands to the inner parts of your thighs and spreads them open in response.

"Gonna break my fuckin' cock," he mumbles, lightly laughing. Chris resumes his thrusts, but he notices the constant moving of your hips. So much so that he even slips out momentarily. He thinks that it's getting too much for you, but the way you're begging for him to shove it back in says otherwise.

"What's the matter baby?" His voice is light. His strokes are softer now, giving you the ability to speak properly. You take a few heavy breaths before answer, "Touch me." You sounds so desperate, so out of your character that Chris almost wants to tease you further.

Almost.

He concludes that you must be getting close, just wanting to extra rubbing to really get off. Chris grants your wish and uses his fingers to rub circles on your clit. Your reaction is immediate, bucking and crying out in gratitude. Chris smiles fondly at how your body replies to his touch. Now he can tease you without feeling guilty.

"What do you saaayy?" He speaks in a sing-songy voice. Had you been fully cognitive, you would've cursed him. You headspace isn't working though, and you find yourself expressing your appreciation quickly. "Thank you daddy. Thank you thank you. I needed it sooo bad."

The pet name throws him off, making him stutter his hips for a split second. Chris deeply blushes at the term, unsure if he hates it or loves it quite yet. "Yeah? You like daddy's big cock in you?" He decides to test it out. Maybe it's because you're beginning to enter the sub-space zone, but you cum unexpectedly on his dick.

Chris feels you twitch around him and convulse. There was no warning, save for how creamy his length had gotten from your excitement. He almost praised you for how beautifully you painted his cock. Chris pulled himself in and out of you slowly to watch the white substance spread.

You couldn't stop moaning, fully crying from the orgasm. You normally had a good gauge on when you could cum and how to prolong it, but Koala had proven to fuck you up in more ways than one. You body shook and hugged his cock practically lovingly. Feeling him slide his dick slowly inside of you only make you wail louder.

Once Chris felt like you had come down enough, he fucked you with intent. He doesn't know how he was able to last this long, but he's chasing his own orgasm now. You can do nothing else but to take it. You groan everything he hits your deep, tip touching your womb. You can feel your cream dripping down your thighs.

This only encourages Chris more to finish. He wants nothing more than to mix your arousals together. Chris throws his head back and groans, letting his dick settle fully inside you when he cums. Hot spurt bursts in your tummy and you moan at the warmth. You usually detest having clients cum in you, the clean up was irritating. Koala, however, is an exception. He's invited to cum where he pleased when it comes to you.

Hearing him though the walls is bliss, and you wish you could see his face. He's probably still wearing that stupid mask, you think.

Chris lets himself give a few more good thrusts before pulling out, leaving you empty. He uses his thumb to spread your pussy lips to look at how your cunt pools his cum out. He hums at the sight, and gives your pussy a slap. You jolt and yelp at the contact, still sensitive.

"Guess I'll take you answer as a yes," he suddenly says.

Rather than leaving, Chris keeps massaging his cum and your own around your lower lips. You sigh contently as you feel him explore your folds. He's not doing it hard enough to give intense pleasure, but enough to feel soothing. It must be a mess down there, but Chris is entranced by the sight.

He so distracted that he didn't hear Lee Know's footsteps coming at the side of him. It's not until Chris feels his presence that he turns. They make eye contact for a moment before Chris straightens up, wiping his wet hands on the wall. The men have a silent exchange of words before Chris withdrawals his hands from you.

Before you can protest, Koala gives you brief reassurance. "I'll see you tomorrow."

You hear his footsteps leave along with another pair of feet. His sudden departure leaves you feeling somewhat cold, but you quickly dismiss the feeling. It's business, nothing personal. It's something you've had to remind yourself for years working this job. This particular instance, though, leaves you more than just your pussy empty.

-

"See you tomorrow," Lee Know mocks Chris's earlier words on the way home. Chris has no choice but to put up with Lee know antics. He keeps rubbing in his face how he got to fuck five different girls while Chris only did one. Not that it really matters to Chris, but he knows that Lee Know is much more aware of his little crush now.

After finishing up his laughter, Lee Know throws an arm over Chris's shoulder. "I'm just teasing you man. But I was right you know. That you would like it." Chris can't help but smile upon seeing his friend's cheesy expression. "Yeah yeah, whatever," he playfully rolls his eyes.

"But really," Lee Know questions, "You'd be down to go again? Just for her?" Chris stops walking for a second to think, eyes up to the sky. The night is clear, stars and moon shining down on them. He doesn't know you well, only that your pussy and his cock belong together. Going to that club often would hurt his wallet over time, but he's starting to think that it may be worth it.

"Yeah, just for her."

a/n: really hope you liked it! feedback is appreciated. I am not planning on making a third part to this imma be honest, but I might write an epilogue if it's highly requested.

update!: third part here

[highladyivy]

Headcanons and Hot takes of the ACOTARs Series Characters that just feels right to me…. A thread.

*Possible spoilers*

(PSA- I have not read all the books yet I have only fully read ACOTAR. Currently on ACOMAF. so take this with a grain of salt) will be updating as I continue.

• Cassian carries a portrait of Nesta with him behind his siphon wherever he goes.

• I think Elain and Lucien will inevitably end up together. I think him giving her space will work in his favour.

• I think Azriel is Bisexual.

• Azriel (I mean all of them but him especially) Needs Therapy

• Do I condone that Rhysand left Feyre in the dark during her pregnancy… No. Do I understand why he did it … Yes.

• I think Nesta was wrong for always taking the money that feyre worked so hard for when they were humans.

• For someone so creative Feyre choosing Nyx as her sons name is such a basic ass choice. Like you couldn’t come up with anything more unique or better than that. It’s like how every husky is named Luna.#Unoriginal

• Mor did Azriel dirty. Like ok you didn’t want to come out fine. But you could have just told the guy “ like I’m just not that into you.” It’s not that hard

• therapy they all need therapy

• Feyre darling would be the password to all Rhysands things in the modern world

• Lucien x Feyre > Tamlin x Feyre

• Onions have layers …. And so do all the males in this series.

Update as of March 21, 2024

• The basement yard on YouTube is Cassian and Azriel Coded

• Azriel is everyone’s Hall Pass, both the guys, the girls and the gays love him

• I think Rhysand has abandonment issues and that’s part of the reason he butts heads with Nesta so much and is trying to keep Azriel from elain(other then the fact that she has a mate). I think he’s terrified that they’ll leave him now that they have significant others

• Ianthe did Feyre dirty with the red roses and her wedding.

• part of me wonders if the red rose petals weren’t included in the wedding to tamlin would Feyre have been triggered. I almost think she wouldn’t have and then she would’ve married tamlin

• I get that the spring court was cursed to not talk about said curse but you idiots could draw a fucking story board. Do an interruptive dance idk… anything non verbal… CHARADES FOR FUXKS SAKES

•i think the wingspan theory is 100% true. And anyone of the boys who deny it also says that size isn’t everything. (But also how is Azriel walking around with three legs like my god)

• Elain in regards to the bond with Lucien saying she don’t want her choice taken away is simultaneously taking away Lucien’s choice by not rejecting the bond.

Yes she doesn’t owe anyone anything but. As a fae you always wonder if you’ll be blessed with a mate so even if she never rejects the bond and everyone moves on and Lucien accepts that she isn’t gonna give him a chance do you think someone who is born fae isn’t going to have a 1% hope that she’ll come around. you don’t want it fine but atleast put the guy out of his misery by rejecting it. Or be a nice person so that everyone can move on with their lives.

[throneofsapphics]

Oooo okay I love the idea of Tamlin's daughter and like Nessian's daughter or even like Eris or Lucian's daughter?

The Romeo and Juliet vibes ✨️

stolen moments and chance meetings. 

Eris’s daughter x Reader (Nessian's daughter)

Summary: You and Eris’s daughter run into each other. 

Warnings: none

A/N: i love this idea so much (part two) (part three)

Wandering was bad. You knew that, well aware it was a beacon for danger, but when you spotted the quaint little clearing, you couldn’t help yourself. Technically it was spring court territory, but with a quick sweep of the perimeter, there wasn’t anyone in sight for miles. Just over the border, easy enough to make a quick escape. Worth the risk. 

It would be a nice way to cool off, you’d been flying for hours, and despite the wind sweat was dripping down your spine, off your temples. A “conditioning flight.” You had a love-hate relationship with them. 

Landing softly on the moss, you sighed and rolled your shoulders back, heading right for the pond - a beautiful clear blue. Heading right for it, you cupped the liquid between your hands, splashing your face, letting the water cool your burning skin, and nearly moaned at the sensation.

A few gulps later, and you were feeling much better, and sat back on your heels. 

“Someone’s not where they’re supposed to be.” 

Fuck. You recognized that voice. How had she snuck up on you? Unfortunately or fortunately, it wouldn’t be the first time. 

“I could say the same to you,” you countered, standing and turning slowly to face her. Cora Vanserra grinned at you, leaning back against a tree, arms crossed over her chest, red hair glinting in the sun. Beautiful and arrogant in equal measures, but it’s something you liked about her. There was something a little untrustworthy about someone too humble, in your opinion. 

“What’s your excuse?” She asked. You pointed at the pond, giving her a look that said; are you that stupid? Her eyes rolled. 

“And yours?” 

“I was close to the border anyway, when I saw you.” 

You’re her excuse. “Miss me that much, Cora?” you let her name drag out, testing it on your tongue. How many times had you actually said it? You saw each other two months ago, at another ball in Hewn City, and stole a few wonderful moments together in the bathroom. Of course there were the letters … but you hadn’t been able to risk many of those, even coded. Not since Nyx snooped and saw you had a secret lover. On threat of a slow and painful removal of his favorite part, he kept it to himself. 

She crossed the clearing, in front of you in moments, hands gripping your hips as she tugged you close. Your wings tucked in tight as you took in her gaze, amber eyes digging right into you - as if they could see through every layer. 

Her thumbs brushed back and forth over your stomach, heat burning through your clothes. You fought the urge to look down and see if you actually were on fire. Instead, you reached up and brushed your knuckles across her cheek, delighting in how she leaned into you, before lazily winding your arms around her shoulders. 

Where are you? A voice thundered through your mind. Nyx. Shit, you were supposed to meet him. Supposed to be done with your flight by now. 

Took a break, you answered, focused on shielding your current location. 

Where? He sounded exasperated, I’ll come get you.

That’s the last thing you need, for him to smell her scent in here. You needed the wind to brush it off of your own anyway. 

No need, I’m on my way now.

“Who was it this time?” She sighed, seeing the glazed over look in your eyes. 

“Nyx. He’s about to come get me.” 

“Leashed like a dog,” she murmured.

“And you’re much better?”

Her shoulders rose and fell. “When will I see you again?” she deflected. 

This little clearing was rather nice. And spring was relatively neutral territory. 

“Meet me here in a week. Sunrise.” 

Her head tilted. Calculating. “So clandestine.” 

“Do we have any other choice?” Your teeth tugged on your bottom lip, her hands squeezing around your waist. 

“And if I don’t show?” 

Mother above, you always forget how much she loves her little games. 

Cupping her face with both hands, you leaned forward, pausing a hair's breadth away. Her eyes widened, breath catching, and you grazed your lips over hers. A mockery of a kiss, but it did the job - her heart rate rose, breaths coming faster. Stepping back and shrugging off her grip, you rolled your shoulders back. 

“A little motivation for you,” you said - barely above the wind. Flaring your wings once, twice, three times, you shot off into the sky. Leaving a still, and contemplative Vanserra behind. 

Stolen moments, that’s all the two of you were destined for, and never enough of them. 

The wind slowly stripped you of her scent, of nutmeg and the first day of autumn, as you tried your best to commit it to memory. 

Where. Are. You. 

Nyx was worse than your parents with the fussing. This time, you shared a view of your surroundings, just as you crossed past the border of Spring. 

Where the fuck have you been? 

You ignored him. There was still a flight home to think of a good excuse. That’s if he didn’t decide to come grab you mid-flight. It wouldn’t be the first time.

[medium-bloodcrafter-scion]

Theory: Merlins, Morgaines, Oaths

Thinking... thinking. .. what if the way for a Merlin to break an unbreakable Oath is to die - and come back? "

Bear with me.

- The name Natasia can mean 'resurrection' (or 'born on Christmas', which is unrelated lol).

- Selwyn’s second name, Emrys, means 'Immortal.'

- Not sure which exact Celtic knot Sel has tattooed on his chest, but if it's the triquetra below, as some have suggested, this symbol represents the never-ending loop of life, death, rebirth - see a theme?

I've maintained for a while that Natasia is Morgana/Morgaine/Morgan Le Faye-coded, specifically per the earlier depictions of Morgana that painted her as Arthur's benevolent protector, a healer, a scholar, and a shapeshifter over and above being a sorceress. We see Natasia take on these roles - protecting the Scion of Arthur - unknowingly Faye - being a scholar as mentioned by Sel, potentially healing him, and ofcourse she's a powerful sorceress.

Why does this matter? Because in some versions of the legend, Morgana is a student of necromancy, ie magic that involves death and resurrecting the dead, communing with them etc. but is also a catch all term for 'black magic' that's frowned upon or whatever.

Given that Erebus' nickname for Natasia is Nyx, Greek Goddess of the Night, I think it's possible Natasia practices a form of sorcery that she could have used in order to die and return, thereby nullifying the oaths that drive demonia. What if Sel ends up following the same path to be cured? What if that's why she didn't promise that Sel would be cured at all, because it's too dangerous?

Could be interesting.

Anyways just thought to share a theory, if you have other thoughts and ideas, I'm always open to discussion and geeking out together 🤯💭🤔🧐😵

See the link below for further reading on Morgan Le Faye in literature - this is such a worthwhile read, I highly recommend it! Both for Legendborn fans who are curious about the Morgaines (as I am) and for Arthuriana fans in general.

[d10nyx]

nyx what if leon x reader but the reader is corpse bride like i can't get this out of my head and i don't know if i want you to make a bot out of it or if i want to write a fic about it. i'm. gonna. explode.

just imagine that he eventually agrees to marry YOU and not that living bitch i forgot what her name was in the movie but like do you get my point bc i'm literally scratching the walls with my nails rn it's so cute!! and corpse bride is one of my favorite movies..

please please please PLEAAAASE make a fic of this omg i love corpse bride i can imagine it being like... so cute... it's so vendetta leon coded ughgggg

[ellmeria]

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 🌻

In Greek Mythology, Elpis was the personification and spirit of hope. She was the daughter of Nyx, the personification of night, and the mother of Pheme, the goddess of fame and rumour. She was usually portrayed as a young lady who carried flowers and was always looking for the bright side of things.

Reference: greekmythology.com

Asteroid Elpis was discovered on September 12, 1860, as the 59th asteroid. In astrology, the house and sign where it's at indicate the area of life where someone provides hope and their sources of hope. If this asteroid is prominent, the person may be seen as someone optimistic. If afflicted, the person may be seen as pessimistic and lacking hope.

Reference: encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com

To calculate Asteroid Elpis (59) in your natal chart, go to astro.com. Click “Charts and Calculations”, scroll down and click “Extended Chart Selection”, go to “Additional Objects” and type the code “59” in the manual entry or look for the name “Elpis” in the Asteroid name. Press “click here to show the chart”. You should be able to see your natal chart with the Asteroid Elpis in it.

The following information is just a basic interpretation of this asteroid through the houses. It may or may not resonate with you as we have to consider the signs, aspects, and degrees of this asteroid in your natal chart.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - Hope comes naturally to these people. Their approach to life is always hopeful. They rarely give up. Others come to these people when they feel negative about life as they radiate such optimistic energy. They may acquire hope through taking care of themselves, their bodies, and their physical appearance. They are also the ones who have high hopes when it comes to initiating a new project. Such people also tend to be hopeful when engaging in new beginnings and chapters of life.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - These people are optimistic about money and financial security. They may hope for a luxurious life. They may be the ones who give money to people to cheer them up and provide hope. The same way that material possessions may spark hope in them. They are also hopeful when it comes to their self-worth and self-esteem. That said, they may be seen as someone who often has a positive view of themselves and holds themselves in high regard.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - These people are the joys of their community. They think positively, and so they are the ones who uplift others through their words and communication. It may manifest in the stories they write or the books they love to read. Their siblings may be their sources of hope. Also, they may hope to have high grades in school and achieve specific academic goals. People in their school and neighborhood may see them as someone hopeful.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - Their family, especially the mother, is their immense source of hope. They give hope to others by nurturing their emotions. It can manifest in other people or themselves. Also, they are hopeful about their home life and problems or issues concerning the family. These people may also aspire to build their own families in the future. They may also channel hope by embracing their femininity and incorporating it into their lives. No matter what gender.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - These people are hopeful about expressing themselves. They gather hope through intrinsic artistic creations such as listening to music, watching theaters, and painting. Other forms of art and entertainment can also motivate this person. It may also be a huge indicator of a hopeless romantic. Those who have had bad experiences may believe that there's still hope in love. They may also be hopeful about their partner and child/children (if there were any).

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - This person's hope is based on how they can be of service to others. They bring hope through volunteerism and helping those in need. Also, they may be hopeful when it comes to their body and diet. They are optimistic when it comes to fulfilling their fitness goals. When they are physically and mentally healthy, they feel hopeful in general. They may also have high hopes about their work routine and aspires to have a quality work-life balance. Because of this, they often leave an impression of someone hopeful on their coworkers.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - These people have a balanced and harmonious relationship with other people. In times of argument, they may be seen as someone who constantly looks for the positive side of things and makes it out for the other person. They have an optimistic approach to business, from when it started until it faced hardships and challenges. They may also aspire to be married to someone in the future. Their partners, romantic or not, may see them as someone optimistic. They generally have high hopes when it comes to partnerships.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - (TW: Slight Mention of Death) These people are the types who are hopeful when it comes to letting go of the past and making room for a better present or future. It may also indicate that they hope to gain inheritances, investments, and passive incomes as the 8th house govern these themes. They may also aspire to have a peaceful death. They wish to know themselves and others on a deeper level. Aside from that, they hope for intimacy in all areas of life. It includes vulnerability, openness, and sharing.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - I believe that it is a benefic placement for Elpis as it rules inspiration and optimism. It is a definition of “faith, hope, and luck.” These people provide hope through their wisdom and intuition. Some have impacted other people's lives and sparked hope through teaching. Being hopeful is part of their morals and ethics in life. They bring hope wherever they go. It may also indicate that such people hope to expand their philosophies in life through teaching or learning law and religion. It may also show being hopeful when it comes to gambling.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - Their father, or an authority figure, is their immense source of hope. These individuals may appear as someone hopeful in public, even if they are not. They hope to obtain significant fame and achievements that will bring them honor and a notable reputation. They have high hopes when it comes to their career path. They will not give up on pursuing their goals no matter what happens. Some have their hopes restricted or repressed. Someone might have told them that having high hopes will only set them up for disappointments and defeats, so they tend to limit their hopes to avoid pain later.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - ADORABLE. Another great placement. This house is associated with the future, our hopes, and our ideals. They carry such high hopes for society. Either their friends may be their sources of hope, or they are the ones who give hope to their friends. They may use the power of social media to spread hope. They are hopeful when it comes to humanitarian pursuits. They hope to address societal issues through their innovative and revolutionary insights. They hope for the betterment of the oppressed. You can rarely see these people give up on making their wishes happen.

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐬 (𝟓𝟗) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - The 12th House governs all things hidden, so this individual's hope maybe in their subconscious. However, it does not necessarily mean that these people are hopeless. They dream and hope big. It is just more subtle but felt nonetheless. It may show in their artistic expressions such as poetry, art, and writing. They have high hopes when it comes to spirituality. Their sources of hope maybe the wisdom of the elders. They hope to heal and let go of their fears. They aspire to discover the unknown and learn more about the afterlife.

“Hope is the last thing ever lost.” – Italian Proverb

Side note: Thank you so much for more than 50 followers! I prepared this post as a gift for you. I hope you enjoyed reading it. It is my first post about astrology, so I'm nervous. My heart is racing at the moment, LOL. Please let me know if it resonates with you. Likes and reblogs are highly appreciated. 💛

The photos and dividers used are not mine. Credit to the rightful owner/s.

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[calling4glaives]

It's here! The date and prompts for NyxWeek2023!

Thanks so much for everyone who voted and proposed prompts. We really appreciate your help. Thanks to you, we have a date - June 4-10, and a collection of great prompts. We've organized the highest-voted prompts so that each day has a theme, three prompts, and a color palette, except for the final day which is a free day.

The rules will be the same as last time: write, draw, etc using at least one prompt (or palette!) for the day, and try to post it on the day with the tags #NyxWeek2023, the appropriate day and the prompt, and we'll reblog or retweet as we can, with a summary post for each day and the whole week at the end. If you post late, that's perfectly fine. What we want is more context for Nyx, so whatever time we get it is great!

For easy reference, here are the prompts for each day:

Day 1 (June 4): Danger: Rescue, Captivity, Blades Day 2 (June 5): Power: Magic, Shapeshifter, Storm Day 3 (June 6): Duty: Right Thing, Royal AU, Ring Day 4 (June 7): Companionship: Comrades, Soulmate AU, Home Day 5 (June 8): Ends: Fear, Galahd, Sunset Day 6 (June 9): Hope: Comfort, Hero, Dreams Day 7 (June 10): Free Day. And the hex codes and color names (just for fun) under the cut:

Day 1

#FCF7A5 Calamansi (Yellow) #E3894A Jasper Orange #772037 Claret (Red) #1E257E St. Patrick’s Blue

Day 2

#1C0D0F Licorice (Brown) #2895B3 Cyan Cornflower Blue #5651EA Majorelle Blue #131643 Cetacean Blue

Day 3

#908157 Dark Tan #5C3C49 Eggplant #232740 Yankees Blue #2E3B29 Black Leather Jacket (Green)

Day 4

#6F8D61 Russian Green #9E796C Burnished Brown (Light Pink) #111B21 Eerie Black (Dark Green) #76525E Deep Taupe (Dark Pink)

Day 5

#7AB398 Green Sheen #DED3B3 Desert Sand #1B3937 Medium Jungle Green #1C113D Dark Purple

Day 6

#2E241C Raisin Black (Brown) #646E80 AuroMetalSaurus (Silver) #9E3A24 Deep Dumpling (Red/Orange) #C2A16A Camel (Gold)

Fun fact: each of these was taken from concept art or official art related to Nyx. You'll see each one when we post the day's prompts.

Good luck to everyone! We look forward to seeing what you create!

[veroneverleft]

Bitten. Simon Riley(Ghost x Reader

Apocalypse AU! Π TW: Swearing, Death, Angst

Minors DO NOT INTERACT.

-

It wasn't suppose to happen. It was only suppose to be an happy ending.

He already suffered. Yet the world decided to be even more shitty and started an apocalypse.

They were so close to the exit, but then an undead came. And bit her. She was the only one who noticed the undead man before it lunged at them, as she used her body as shield to protect her daughter and husband.

It was just so fucking devastating. They were so close, the heli was at the rooftop, ready to take the three to the safe zone.

Fuck the undead.

Fuck that man.

Fuck life.

He only wished he was the one behind the two.

-

"NYX RUN!" She yelled out as more came in as she held her now bitten arm, as the time seemed to slow down for Ghost. She was bit.

She was bitten.

Fuck that, she's still coming with them.

"(Y/n)!" He shouted her name. As she quickly grabbed her daughter. A girl that was 10 years old, that they found hidden, and took her in as their kid. She grabbed nyx and ran, as she quickly gave their daughter to her lover "Take nyx, ill distract them-" "NO! YOU'RE COMING WITH US!" "I CAN'T IM BITTEN!" They shouted at each other, before she took the initiative and opened the door that unlocked the rooftop, quickly pushing both of them out before locking her, and the undead in the building.

Ghost kept banging on the door, hell he even kicked it. Yet it was no use. He could only stare and watch as his lover, the one he sworn to protect, sacrifice herself for them. She looked at him one last time. Then tapped a few times on the locked door. "Don't do this to me please!" He banged even harder on the door as she smiled. How he felt angry. How can she smile when shes in deaths grip.

The soldiers had quickly got off the helicopter, pulling him, and nyx, who was crying the whole time to the helicopter as they flew away from the building. He knew morse code. And those taps. He couldn't even bring himself to cry. He knew what it meant.

I'm sorry. Don't blame yourself. I love you both.

Taglist:

Feel free to suggest or request, mines open :)

[firehananas]

While doing reach for my owns OCs, I was surprised (while I shouldn't because if Sanada do something right it's definitely the symbolism of her characters) that Eddie is incredibly Thanatos coded.

✅ Psychopompe of sort (carried the bodies to hell/eternal rest), guardian of dead (literally one of the meaning of Eddie's name: Guardian of Tombs) ✅ Poppy theme (its seeds are narcoleptic and help create morphine, related to Thanatos, Hypnos and Morpheus in myth. Other than the sleep like apparence of dead, it's also because ingesting too much of it can be deadly.) ✅ *Anime only* butterfly theme (in Ancient Greek, butterflies are a symbolism for the human soul - it's also why Psyché is given butterfly wings, as she becomes the goddess of Soul. Sometimes, Thanatos is also represented with butterflies)

Both the flower and the insect are also symbolism for the beauty yet the brevity of life. ✅ Give peaceful/unpainful deaths (Thanatos was originally just the Death, then as the myth goes on, the brutals deaths were given to his sisters, the Keres) ✅ Big Family (For Thanatos: A twin brother who had A TON of children including Morpheus + all the others Nyx's children, being his siblings. Mason family is smaller in comparaison (4 boys) but they had a zoo in their house soooo...)

✅ Buttmonkey (Thanatos on paper is scary and inflexible, yet this dude manages to get caught in a bag by Sisyphus.)

(I mean.)

(And he also loses to Heracles for some reasons.)

(As is Eddie for the Angels who always ended up with the short stick).

Now I can see a more twisted vision of Thanatos/Hypnos with Albert/Eddie, so this will be more a theory/interpretation than a true comparaison but still.

Hypnos and Thanatos are twin brothers, and sometimes co-workers.

Hypnos, god of sleep, is represented with white wings and is beloved by humans and gods alike as they allow them to rest, to be at peace. This love is reciprocated.

Thanatos is represented with black wings. In opposition to his brother, he is hated and feared by humans and gods alike, but as Hypnos, the feeling is shared (though the fear is replaced by distaste).

Now, Eddie and Albert. They aren't twin brothers but I still feel there is some parallelism.

Albert is the "favorite" one, despite being the violent one. While saying he hates everything and everyone is probably exaggerated, he is in so much pain, frustration (and delusional), he projects on others, especially the weaks (and Eddie) and search to destroy them.

Meanwhile, Eddie is the "unfavorite" but also the kind one. The one who wants pets (and people) to be at peace. He feels that by 'owning' people (by killing them) he can make them 'happy' and connect with them that way (hence his interest in Ray).

All this to say that, somehow, Albert is like a Thanatos rejecting his role (as a gravedigger) and his family (becoming ironically more 'peaceful' than his so loving brother), while Eddie is a sort of Hypnos who had gone wrong by embracing his brother's (Thanatos) duty.

[doyouknowwhoyouare13]

Mr. Mills looked so silly in his little glasses today

[foolshoujo]

i think it's so interesting how p3 & p5 sort of lend themselves to being so hilariously similar to each other that its a sort of shame p4a, which dont get me wrong i love the arena games, ties p3 with p4 thru the sheer fact that the two games were easy to mash up at the time. sure p4 canonically takes place 3 years & u visit tats/umi port n such but man the shadow ops as a whole idea work so much better as an adult foil to the phantheivs. kids, now adults who understand wholeheartedly the raison de terre behind the thieves of heart & would side with them unanimously. they understand first hand the feelings of betrayal by an adult figure they were meant to trust, not just with ikuts/uki but no doubt with mits/uru & the entire kir/ijo family( while all was done in her fathers name, take/haru is no fuckin saint ). yaldo is so er/ebus coded its silly, like its soooo silly. i even go as far as to say they are the same, ere/bus evolving through the apathy & negativity from humanity into this new stage of it's existence still reaching out to nyx to destroy our world & create anew as yaldabao/th. mementos = inferno, tarta/rus = greekoroman underworld which both are so much the same because the tale of orphe/us is the tale of da/nte. i argue that. yall just havent seen my unhinged rant that tartarus once destroyed manifested itself into the bowls of meta/verse transforming itself corrupted by the people's will. m/aruki is a lazily rewritten ikut/suki. is sa/tanel not just the foil to me/ssiah ? did min/ato not pass the baton in saving the world to a/kira, his successor ?

[cassieuncaged]

Nyx Mortal Kombat Mechanics & Bio

Based on the MK character wiki pages. More beneath the cut.

About Nyx:

Born Rachel Rogers, she grew up in Colorado to a mother and father though her father died of cancer shortly after her younger brother was born.

Her mother struggled to make ends meet and worked multiple jobs to support her family. Rachel started selling drugs to help make more money. She was often arrested by local authorities and spent a lot of time in juvie.

Instead of going to college after high school, she enlisted in the military before assigned to special ops. She sent money home to her family.

After being discharged, Rachel found a hard time making ends meet and relocated to Los Angeles as began working for different underground crime syndicates to make ends meet.

Not much is known about her at this time other than she began working with Kano as a hired gun. She wasn't a member of the Black Dragon but spent most her time at the club and with other members.

She also had a short term casual relationship with Kabal.

Kano keeps her at his beck and call by black mailing her with her past, being the person who gave her tabula rasa. Because of this, Nyx feels like she has to submit to her boss.

Paths cross and she eventually meets General Sonya Blade of the Special Forces. Officially betraying the Black Dragon for immunity, Nyx hands over intel she's acquired over the years in an attempt to clear her name.

This puts Kano on the warpath who eventually enlists help from Outworld to begin a war with the Special Forces. Nyx's betrayal isn't the inciting factor but is more of the straw that finally broke the camel's back.

Appearance:

Has pale skin and has been compared to an uncooked shrimp by both Johnny and Cassie Cage. However, Nyx takes this in stride as she likes her ivory complection.

She has aquamarine eyes though she wears black, purple, and red contacts to add to a the mystique around her entire character. She also wears smoky eye shadow, black lipstick, and sports two piercings (one in her left eyebrow and a septum) as well as several on either ear (3 on each lobe, daith, helix, and industrial).

Skins:

Original - black leather pants, black combat boots, fingerless gloves, a plain black, white or red t-shirt under a black leather jacket decorated with goth band buttons (Sisters of Mercy, The Cure, Joy Division, etc.), a plain choker, a studded mask covering the bottom of her her face, half black/half white hair that falls halfway down her back.

Moshing - ripped black jeans over fishnet tights, checkered creepers, hair down accept for two small space buns on either side, all make-up and piercings on, long sleeved fishnet top covered by an oversized band tee (most likely Bauhaus or Joy Division) and a choker with an o ring.

Red Carpet -hair down, makeup but no piercings, hair down, wears long black velvet evening gown with one slit up the side with matching spike heels that are used as a special finishing weapon.

Powers & Abilities:

Nyx may not possess any supernatural abilities, but she does both military and underground street fighting training. She prefers using weapons from a distance as compared to hand to hand combat since she doesn't like blood (which makes any battles between her and Skarlet very interesting).

But she's practiced both Judo and Karate since high school before integrating Krav Maga into her regimen. Nyx is very elusive and can move in credibly fast which makes her practically untouchable. Kano used her as a hired gun for these reasons as her agility mixed with the cover of night (i.e. her code name) made her chances of escaping undetected that much higher.

Fighting Styles:

Krav Maga

Karate

Judo

Thrown Weapons

Tactical

Weapons:

Sig MPX K with a silencer

Ducati Panigale Matte Purple

flat kunai style throwing knives

herself

Fatalities:

Road Kill - Uses her Ducati to eviscerate her opponent's face with the front tire. Can be any distance from opponent to trigger.

Straight to the Heart - Throwing knife to the chest, far distance.

In My Sights - Uses her Sig with silencer and scope attachments from a far distance to effectively

Single White Female (special) - Similar to Straight to the Heart. Removes her black Stiletto before jabbing into her opponent's eye. Mid to close distance. Must be in Red Carpet skin.

Friendship:

'You're probably wondering how I got here' followed by a record scratch. Cut to Nyx playing The Cure on a record player before collapsing into a bean bag chair before inviting her competitor to join her.

Trivia:

has a white ferret named Ghost

practices yoga

secretly loves the color pink which Cassie mercilessly teases her about

despises going to Johnny's movie premieres but attempts to be supportive for her wife

enjoys vintage video games (specifically Dos Box games from when she was a kid) Her favorite was Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers

Was never able reunite with her mother after going underground. Eventually finds her younger brother Noah with whom she has a close relationship

Secretly misses her friends at the Black Dragon. She really only hangs out with Cassie and Jacqui on base which gets kind of lonely.

Never rides her Ducati without a helmet

favorite bands are Joy Division, Bauhaus and The Cure.

Has a collection of vinyl records. Her favorite is Bela Lugosi's Dead

Doesn't care for horror movies. Her genre of choice is neo noirs, likely for the vaporwave aesthetic.

Recovering alcoholic

Johnny Cage Announcer Names:

Daughter in Law from Hell

Elvira

[thehaemanthus]

live once (once is enough) primer

aka the most shameless self-promotion I've ever done

It's been *checks AO3* six years, wtf, six years since I posted the first one-shot in this universe. I'm grateful for all the interest, etc. etc., but I'm bad at promoting myself or sharing on tumblr. So here's a bit about the series, meant transparently to entice new readers and get long-time readers to reblog (and perhaps share their favorite character? a memorable chapter? no? all right it's asking a lot--)

live once (once is enough) is a now canon-divergent AU exploring the next generation of ACOTAR characters. With the birth of Nyx we are firmly AU now, alas, but since Nyx is a baby who isn't flushed out I can ignore his existence. Sorry, kid. This story covers everything from baby fluff to anxiety about the future to wars to coming of age stories to Cassian and Rhys as Girl Dads.

Is this a next generation fic with a bunch of OCs? Sure. Is it really good? I think so, but I'm biased. But my bro @galethehotandfabulous even did fanart for it. It's gotta be okay if someone did fanart for it.

Read more for info on characters, more in the series, and more.

Who are the kids?

Niphrym- The eldest child of Feyre and Rhys and the Heir to the Night Court. I like his name better than Nyx. He's compassionate like his mother, arrogant like his father, and takes his job as a big brother seriously. Niphrym tries to be the Perfect Heir, but has serious doubts about being a High Lord one day.

Vesriel- The second child of Feyre and Rhys, who has a whole multichapter fic written about him. Ves can be mean and sarcastic, but he's intensely loyal to his family and his Court. This is the one with the most Childhood Trauma.

Lysander- Third kid, very middle child coded. Lysander likes to keep to himself, but he can be charming and suave when he needs to. As Azriel's protégé, he's at ease in any environment and can blend into the background. He can also be stubborn and unforgiving.

Sahil- The youngest son, Sahil is chill, likable, and multitalented. Unlike his older brothers he doesn't clearly slot into a role in Night Court politics, but is reliable when called upon. Sahil is happy if everyone else is happy.

Marcyllae- Called Marcy, she is the youngest of the bunch along with her twin. Marcy is not magically talented, but she is charming and assertive. When Marcy wants something, she gets it. Incredible confidence hides some insecurity at being the least remarkable in an incredibly powerful family.

Meliora- Mel is Marcy's twin, quiet and thoughtful to her outgoing sister. Her power rivals Niphrym's. She's shy and a worrier, consumed with concerns about her power, the future, and who she wants to be. Rhys would never say it, but she is his favorite.

Adelaide- Eldest child of Nesta and Cassian, three years older than Niphrym (grr, canon messing up my universe). Addy is a lady and can play the courtier as well as her mother, though she has a fierce independent streak that leads her away from the Night Court. She cares about her family, but doesn't want to fight in wars or be involved in the daily running of the Court.

Xavier- Second child of Nesta and Cassian. Xavier has two sides; a promiscuous violinist sleeping his way through Velaris and the merciless trainer of Illyrians. He's impossible to manage, but is a good older sibling and cousin. Most of the time.

Catarina- Youngest child of Nesta and Cassian. Cat is only a few months older than Lysander. The two are closer with each other than their own siblings. Like Lysander, she is very principled and stubborn in her role as the commander of an all-female unit of Illyrians. Cat dotes on her younger female cousins.

Theia- Eldest child of Lucien and Elain. Theia was raised in the Day Court and sometimes feels separate from her Night Court cousins. She is incredibly confident and despises being left out of the loop on anything. Despite historical precedent, she sees herself as a Day Court heir and knows she will be a High Lady in her own right.

Cybele- Second child of Lucien and Elain. Cybele is content to be in her older sister's shadow. She is sweet and calm to Theia's brilliance, generally content to do her bit to serve the Day Court and promote peace in Prythian.

What are the stories?

live once (once is enough) is the main story, but there are other fics in the series.

miracles is a one-shot chronicling the five times Feyre goes into labor

The Second Son is a multichapter about Vesriel. A sequel is in the works.

lovely weather for a sledding adventure with you is a Modern AU of my AU because I couldn't resist. Pure holiday fluff.

Upcoming stories might include a multichapter about Mel and one about Lysander, and maybe more in the Modern AU of my AU universe.

You can also check out the tag for musings and tidbits.

How much of this is AU?

Pretty much just the existence of Nyx. When I wrote about Addy and Niphrym, I don't even think ACOSF was announced yet. I started the series before ACOFAS. There was an inkling that more books would be out, but I don't believe anything was confirmed.

So you'll see mentions of Gwyn and Emerie and Valkyries, but I conveniently ignore that which does not fit into my universe, haha.

When will the story be finished?

It's a series of one-shots, and I haven't lost interest yet, sooo who knows. If you are the kind of person who doesn't read a story until it is finished, just know that I'll be working on this whole universe for a while, I think.

[andromedaexists]

GENRE

Fiction - somewhere between suspense & fantasy in a dystopian future

Sublime Grimdark

sublime (n.) - art that refers to a greatness beyond all possibility of calculation, measurement or imitation

grimdark (n.) - a genre of fiction, especially fantasy fiction, characterized by disturbing, violent, or bleak subject matter and a dystopian setting.

STATUS

Drafting

AESTHETIC / TROPES

Greek mythology, corrupt government, social outcasts, QUEER!!, heavy themes of abuse (both power and familial), mental health, (stealing some from book 1) trans men's wrongs, anti-establishment, friends to lovers to strangers to enemies to ????, tattoos and piercings as a form of therapy, bullying as an act of love, etc etc

(it got kinda long so I put the rest of the info under the cut :) )

SUMMARY

An anti-establishment retelling of the fall of Icarus.

Ten years. Ten years of solitude, of surviving, of hiding. It has been ten long years of navigating the world alone, of planning how he would exact his revenge on those who have wronged him once he gets the chance.

A chance he has yet to receive. He's just one man, one cast out kid. How can he expect to go against a corporation as large as ATLAS alone?

Only he isn't alone, and it is time to make his move.

Διαφθορά is a tragic continuation of Δάιος, following Icarus as he and his dysfunctional found family lay the groundwork for a revolution. It seems like everything is going in his favor so far, even as the appearance of his sunshine throws him off-kilter. Will that continue as protests rise up throughout the country in his name?

MAIN CHARACTERS (BY THEIR CODE NAME)

Icarus (he/they) - We all know Icky baby, he is the man we see the story through the eyes of! Icarus is a chronically exhausted autistic trans man with a caffeine addiction and anger issues. (i suppose he's babygirl too idk)

Apollon (he/him) - I guess he's the love interest for Icarus but he's best known as my beloathed. Apollon is the #2 Elysian just two years after his debut! He is a childhood friend/lover? of Icarus' and perpetual pain in his ass.

Andromeda (they/them) - Our mama bear. Andromeda may share the same name as me, but they are not based on me. Rather, they are heavily based on a good friend of mine. Meda is the oldest, they take care of the group and make sure that everyone comes back alive and well. They don't specialize in fighting, but in healing. Particularly herbal and natural remedies (remember, lavender for anxiety and antibiotics for a fucking infection)

Achilles (he/him) - Another childhood friend of Icarus. He is Icarus' adopted little brother and right hand man.

Thanatos (he/him) - The information broker of the group. He specializes in getting what he needs to get and doing so discreetly, a huge benefit for Icarus' group. He is gender non-conforming and is a lovely person to be around, so long as your name isn't Icarus.

The Elysians - The figureheads of the government. They basically have free reign to enforce the laws of the land. The most notable of the Elysians are Daedalus (#1 rank), Nyx (not ranked, she operates out of sight), Casseopeia (former #2 rank), Prometheus (#5), and Thetis (#9). Each of them specializes in different fighting styles based on their mythological code name. 

MASTERLIST

Website, CMI tag, and Spotify Playlist 

Updates: 

Picrews for Icarus, Andromeda, Apollon, Thanatos, Achilles, and Patroclus!

Character Introductions (Main Group): (will likely update these)

Icarus

Andromeda

Achilles

Thanatos

Apollon

Character Introductions (Elysians): (yeah i gave up on this)

Daedalus

Nyx

Cassiopeia

Prometheus

Sisyphus

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[worldburnrp]

JULY 14TH, NYC

THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM PRESENTS

THE ODYSSEY OF GODS AND MEN  — A GREEK ART & HISTORY GALA AND FUNDRAISER 

The Brooklyn Museum opens its doors this Friday night to an illustrious gala — held under the dome at their Sculpture Gallery, which is precisely what it says on the tin: a large, white-marbled room where countless Greek statues watch your every move.  But the exposure comes with a good cause: to raise funds for the museum’s growing Greek fund, for further research, restoration, exploration, and upkeep of the countless pieces of Greek art found at the museum and those still to be discovered and brought through these doors. The public ranges from those who can donate a fiver — to five million. And yes, those who just needed an excuse to wear a fancy dress, too.  Inside the halls, ethereal music is played, the most breath-taking sculptures are brought out of the dark room and into display, and small performances of Greek mythology are sprinkled throughout.  Welcome, to tonight’s Odyssey.

IC INFORMATION:

SETTING: The Brooklyn Museum.The event starts at7:30pm, in the cusp of sunset shifting into nighttime. The fundraiser is held mainly at the grand Sculpture Gallery, though characters may explore beyond it. Keep in mind, some areas may be closed for the purposes of the event.

DRESS CODE: The dress code is gala — think long dresses, tuxedos, your most expensive fabrics — inspired by Greek Mythology: Gods and Men. Character’s interpretations of this vary up to each person’s personality. It’s likely however to lean more into loose creative freedom, than costumey. 

OOC INFORMATION:

IC, THE EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 14TH. OOC, the end date will be determined soon.

Members are encouraged to pause non-event threads during this event, but not required. We understand certain threads and interactions are important for character and plot development, so we leave that up to your personal judgement. We ask that, should pre-event threads continue, that they don’t overtake event ones.

It is a requirement, however, that no new threads outside of the event are started until the event wraps. 

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PLOT with your fellow players any plots and/or conflicts that may happen. For heavier conflicts, please do make sure to message the main about it first.

As always, should there be any questions or need of assistance with any plots, please feel free to contact the admins and we’ll be happy to help you.

OUTFIT CHALLENGE:

CREATIVE OUTFIT & NARRATIVE HEADCANON: What outfit is your character wearing? Why have they decided to attend? Answer all or any of these through a post of your liking. <3

If choosing a specific mythology figure to be inspired by, your character may claim one from the list below. Characters taking a looser route and not driving specific inspiration don’t need to go through this step. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

— To claim a mythology figure, just message the main blog and say their name + character you’re claiming it for. Once the admins respond with confirmation, the figure is yours! — If you have multiple characters, please be mindful of your fellow players, and please choose one figure for one character, and allow for others to have a chance to claim theirs before claiming more. — Figures are AVAILABLE unless CROSSED OUT.

APHRODITE — APOLLO — ARES — ARTEMIS — ATHENA — CERBERUS — CIRCE — DEMETER — DIONE — DIONYSUS — ERIS — FATES (0/3) — MUSES (3/9) — HADES — HEBE — HECATE — HERMES — HEPAESTUS — HESTIA — HERA — HERMES — PERSEPHONE — POSEIDON — ZEUS — CHRONUS — EROS — EREBUS — GAIA — NEMESIS — NYX — THEMIS — ACHILLES — ODYSSEUS  — HERACLES — PSYCHE

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QUOTES CHALLENGE: 

For this challenge, characters may claim quotes as written by Homer.

Whatever route you take, is up to you — SO LONG AS THE GIVEN QUOTE IS TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.The quote does not need to be spoken or explicitly a part of the thread, but can be if you wish. 

You can use the quote of your choice for open starters, or closed starters. You have 24 hours to use your quote after claiming it, or it becomes available again.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT is the name of the game. We encourage you to have your character enter the scene one way, and leave with somewhat of a changed perspective. This can be as subtle, or as intense as you see fit.

INSTRUCTIONS: 

— To claim a quote, just message the main blog and say the quote number + character you’re claiming it for. Once the admins respond with confirmation, the quote is yours! — If you have multiple characters, please be mindful of your fellow players, and please choose one quote for one character, and allow for others to have a chance to claim theirs before claiming more. 

01. “Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.” [UNCLAIMED]

02. “The gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment may be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.” [XIMENA RODRIGUEZ]

03. “There can be no covenants between men and lions, wolves and lambs can never be of one mind, but hate each other out and out and through.” [UNCLAIMED]

04. “Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.” [UNCLAIMED]

05. “A man who has been through bitter experiences and travelled far enjoys even his sufferings after a time.” [RAHI KUMAR]

06. “Be strong, saith my heart; I am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.” [UNCLAIMED]

07. “Let me not then die ingloriously and without a struggle, but let me first do some great thing that shall be told among men hereafter.” [UNCLAIMED]

08. “Even a fool learns something once it hits him.” [UNCLAIMED]

09. “We men are wretched things.” [MINERVA HAWTHORN]

10. “The difficulty is not so great to die for a friend as to find a friend worth dying for.” [UNCLAIMED]

11. “Men are so quick to blame the gods: they say that we devise their misery. But they themselves- in their depravity- design grief greater than the griefs that fate assigns.” [JULIAN BERKELEY]

12. “I didn't lie! I just created fiction with my mouth!”

13. “The blade itself incites to deeds of violence.” [MATHIAS MALKOVICH]

14. “Each man delights in the work that suits him best.” [UNCLAIMED]

15. “There will be killing till the score is paid.” [UNCLAIMED]

16. “If you serve too many masters, you'll soon suffer.” [UNCLAIMED]

17. “Few sons are like their fathers--most are worse, few better.” [UNCLAIMED]

18. “Why cover the same ground again? ... It goes against my grain to repeat a tale told once, and told so clearly.” [UNCLAIMED]

19. “Too many kings can ruin an army” [UNCLAIMED]

20. “The sort of words a man says is the sort he hears in return.” [UNCLAIMED]

21. “These were the colloquies in heaven.” [UNCLAIMED]

22. “Better to be the hireling of a stranger, and serve a man of mean estate whose living is but small, than be the ruler over all these dead and gone.” [UNCLAIMED]

23. “I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.” [UNCLAIMED]

24. “I have no interest at all in food and drink, but only in slaughter and blood and the agonized groans of mangled men” [UNCLAIMED]

25. “We are perpetually laboring to destroy our delights, our composure, our devotion to superior power. Of all the animals on earth we least know what is good for us. My opinion is, that what is best for us is our admiration of good.” [UNCLAIMED]

HAVE FUN! <3