#hint: it’s not a blanket

[porcelainpatchwork]

wip patchwork quilt project 🫶

[basofy]

lisa the joyful is particularly pretty

[proteusolm]

Ok I'm done experiencing a bottomless sadness now after writing a melodramatic poem in the notes app.

Tommy the dog sulking because his "stinky blanket", the blanket he plays tug with, suckles on, and insistently offers to everybody, was put away while we have guests.

[mustangs-flames]

Do you like when your fans make their own speculations / theories about your AU? I'm asking because some people simply prefer if people don't do it

Oh, no, I like it! It doesn't happen very often, but when it does I find it amazing that someone came away from something I wrote and thought about it to the point they have speculations and theories. If anything, it's incredibly flattering, even if I can't always give a long answer to their theories in case I give too much of the plot away, haha

[violetsareblue-selfships]

Nostalgia

Ship: Kazuha x April | Word Count: 1506 | Warnings/Tags: food mention (again like vague), so sappy, proposal <3

A/N: surprise? ehe~ this is the official announcement I suppose that we're also engaged <3 I'll post the art in a few minutes~~ (and come back and link where it goes in the fic, I like when I did that for scara's :3 -- also this is set in-canon around the Irodori Festival for those who have game knowledge ^-^ I hope you enjoy it~ 💞

"Well, isn't this nostalgic?" April asks softly as she takes in the dark, mystical ambience of the Chinju Forest. "I almost forgot what this place was like…"

"I know what you mean," Kazuha murmurs, a small smile on his lips. "Remember that one time we played hide and seek here and you got so upset that you couldn't find me?" His tone turns teasing and April huffs, though there's a playful sparkle in her eyes.

"You cheated! I never said you could hide up in one of the trees!" If she weren't so keen on holding one of his hands, she'd cross her arms in childish indignation. As it is, she's fighting to keep from giggling.

"Ah, but you never said I couldn't, dove. Besides, I gave you that dango to cheer you up, remember?" Kazuha asks, his smile widening a little.

"Right! I'd forgotten about that… Huh, seems you've spoiled me from the beginning," April teases, grinning when his cheeks go red, barely able to be seen in the atmosphere of the forest.

Kazuha doesn't speak, instead he leads her through the forest until they reach one of the cliffs overlooking the ocean. They sit down together and Kazuha smiles at the automatic way April curls into his side, her warmth always a welcome one.

"Honestly… I'm surprised we didn't get together sooner," Kazuha murmurs after a while of silence, drawing a little curious sound from April. "You're right. I have been spoiling you since we were kids. Mainly because I knew there was something about you… something I had to keep in my life no matter what."

"I know what you mean," April says, her heart fluttering at his words. "You caught my attention immediately and I just knew we had to be friends. Sure, I didn't imagine it would end up like this, but… I'm happy we found each other."

"Mm…" Kazuha hums, turning to press a kiss to her temple. "I am as well. I don't know what life would have been like without you, but I know it wouldn't have been as sweet as it's been. As for now… I can't picture a future without you in it. One without you by my side… it just doesn't make sense."

April laughs softly, her face heating up. Somehow even after all these years, it still takes just a few pretty words from him to make her blush. "It's the same for me. That's why I plan to stick beside you. No matter what you plan to do."

"Mm…" Kazuha trails off, his eyes fixed on the horizon. "C'mon. The wind calls for us to head into the city for a bit."

"Hah, are you sure you're not hungry?" April teases and Kazuha chuckles.

"Maybe so… Then I was thinking we visit Araumi one more time before returning to Ritou."

"Sounds good."

The two stand up and work their way back out of the forest and down towards Inazuma City. Once there, they stop at a food stall and grab something to eat as well as some desserts for the visit to Araumi.

They eat together before setting off. "You know… it is strange to be back here. I know we have been back during the end of the Vision Hunt Decree but we didn't stay this long…" April murmurs.

"I know. It is odd to be here without having to be on edge as well," Kazuha says. They're always so in sync. He'd been feeling the exact same way the whole visit, even before when they were simply staying in Ritou for the Irodori Festival. It doesn't surprise him that they felt the same way. Not when they know each other so well.

"Exactly! It is nice, though, to see everything. It hasn't changed much…" April lets out a soft laugh, both of them knowing that that is due to their archon.

Kazuha chuckles as well. "It truly hasn't… Do you ever see yourself coming back here and settling down?" He asks quietly.

"Hmm. I could see it. But only if that is what you would want. I'd settle anywhere in Teyvat so long as we're together," April muses. "Or even if we never quite settle down. So long as I'm with you… life will be perfect."

"And you say I'm the one with a way with words…" Kazuha murmurs with a soft laugh.

They fall silent again until they reach their destination. They settle under one of the sakura trees and begin snacking on the dessert they'd bought.

Kazuha's eyes sparkle as he leans closer, brushing a stray bit of syrup from the corner of April's lips. He holds eye contact with her as he brings his thumb to his mouth, licking it clean while she blushes. "Sweet. But you're sweeter."

"Kazuha," April whines, her face feeling hot.

"Yes, my sweet? You know it's true," Kazuha murmurs, his eyes sparkling playfully. April whines and hides her face in his shoulder.

"You are dangerous," She murmurs softly. The only problem about knowing each other as well as they do is that they also know the best, most effective ways to fluster the other.

Kazuha simply chuckles and they finish the dessert with no interruptions. "Come here. Let me hold you a little while before we go back." Kazuha opens his arms, pleased when April easily settles into his lap and snuggles in close.

"You know… your words have got me thinking…" Kazuha murmurs, brushing his fingers through her hair softly. "I had already been tempted, but now… I really would like to ask you something. All I request is that you don't interrupt until I'm done."

"Kazuha?" April asks, but he simply looks at her expectantly. "I… okay."

"Good. Now, my precious dove, this whole trip has my thoughts all awhirl… As I mentioned earlier, I cannot see a feasible future without you in my life. You have been there for me when no one else was and you have seen every side of me that exists, yet you love all of me without question. You know I love you the same. For all your flaws, you are perfect in my eyes. You are my muse, my best friend, my lover, the reason I wake up every day, and more…"

While he speaks, Kazuha keeps gently playing with her hair, his eyes never straying from hers. And the longer he speaks, the more her stomach is filled with butterflies, anticipation lighting up every nerve as it builds.

"April, darling, I already have some semblance of an idea what your answer will be. But I find it remiss if I did not ask you this trip. It feels like fate has led us here for a reason, for this reason… So, my dearest, my most beloved…"

Kazuha has kept her attention so solidly on him, on his eyes, that she hasn't noticed him pulling a small bag out of one of his satchels. His fingers tug open the little drawstring bag and empties its contents into his hand.

"Would you do me the honor of becoming your husband? Would you marry me?" Kazuha asks, holding the ring up between his fingers, finally catching her attention with it.

The ring itself is relatively simple: a silver band with a pretty ruby as the centerpiece. But April recognizes it. "Kazuha… have you really had this since then??" She asks quietly and Kazuha chuckles softly.

"But, of course. This ring caught my love's eye. I just knew it had to be your engagement ring…"

"When did you? You didn't buy it when we were together…?" She asks softly, her eyes widening as he chuckles again.

"You got it. Beidou distracted you the next afternoon while I went back to the stall and bought it for you." Kazuha looks so proud of himself that it makes her smile. "As for your answer?"

"Of course, I'll marry you!" April says, tears pricking her eyes at how sweet this whole thing is.

Kazuha smiles at her, a soft little thing that takes her breath away. His fingers are gentle as he lifts her left hand and slides the ring into place, taking her hand and brushing a kiss over the ring.

April's breath catches in her throat and she loops her arms around his neck, pressing their foreheads together. "I'm getting you a ring," She says softly.

He simply chuckles. "If that's what you wish. I'm simply happy you said yes."

"As if I'd say no. You're it for me, Kazuha, you know that."

Kazuha brings her in for a soft kiss at that, his eyes sparkling with delight once the kiss is over. "Now, my dove, it is up to you when we return to Ritou. We can stay here as long as you'd like… or at least until sundown." He lets out a soft laugh at that.

"A little longer. I want you to myself a bit more."

"That sounds perfect, my dove."

And so, they stay there cuddled up, relishing the joy of holding their fiancé.

[grahamcore]

so guess who’s undergoing a violently intense harry potter renaissance :)

[sunnys-sonnets]

Is there any outfit you like Atreus to be drawn in and or how you mostly imagine him in your fics, what clothes and what attire?

Not the question you asked but I think I do actually like his canon start clothing the best. While the metal armor is practical and elegant in its own way, I like softer vibes. The gentle colors on him and how the fabrics look worn and loved and stitched over and over are so nice. As for what I like seeing Atreus drawn in? I don't know. Maybe nothing 😂 Maybe seeing him in his canon-type clothing more often would be cool- but then I think of all the cute ideas we keep seeing like Modern AU stuff like fun, colorful sweaters and shorts. Even if I don't particularly lean towards Modern AU stuff, it's always nice to see the variety. Or loose fabrics that he's been draped in are so nice and it's fun to see his freckles 🤭

Depends on the fics. Mischief and Foresight has him in his canon gear for the most part. A Hint of Magic is very much up to the imagination because of the vague descriptions given, though his newer outfits do come from the cloths Heimdall gives him. Any fics that take place in the canon universe I picture him in canon gear. In Your Toy, the Modern AU, I imagine colorful big sweaters in the cooler weather to show off his fun and more childish side, and regular jean-like shorts(blue or green) and still colorful baggy shirts slightly tucked in to whatever shorts or pants he's wearing. And maybe stuff he'd borrow from friends or Heimdall to play with.

[sillylittlevulpine]

I've got an Ardyn Body Pillow that I've just commissioned and I'm so very excited about it! ^^

I'm literally feeling so happy about it. I got the concept sketches tonight and sent payments over. It's official!! Lineart is being done this week

Go support @savage-rhi

I had no idea where to even look and guess who helped me look. Also if you hadn't posted your body pillow I wouldn't have been brave enough to ask anyone lmao

Why is everyone in Ardyn hell so nice??? We're all heads over heels for the creepiest Bastard I've ever seen in a game. And yet literally the chillest Fandom space I've had the pleasure to walk in. Like lots of adult content over here but there is absolutely no disrespect towards anyone ever over here. Such a breath of fresh air. This is the first Fandom I've joined in on the adult side. I've been so pleasantly surprised. I absolutely LOVE all you guys with my whole heart! Everyone I've interacted with is a sweetheart!

💜💜💜💜💜

[am0ngtheb0nes]

August 19, 1987

Its been three weeks now, and this handprint hasn't faded at all. Despite its appearance, it actually doesn't hurt that much. It only seems to ache when I'm alone or in the loneliest hours of the night - the ones where I find myself more and more frequently pulled back to that place. I should tell someone - I should tell Julia - but I can't bear the thought that she wouldn't believe me. I just hope that this is some kind of phase, and it will fade again. Even now, as I write this, I can feel that horrible cold. I need more blankets. -- Exerpt from the diary of Wren Saint-John

[hrina]

sometimes i think back to the crap i tolerated from that man a year ago and all the lessons i learned… hindsight really is 20/20

[haven-gum-rockrose]

Sensory issues Dazai with an unrealized affinity for soft textures my beloved

[felixwriting]

Word find tag (call, cold, calm, coat)

Tagged by @winterandwords :D :D Once again....my space pirates!

Call

Sirena didn't remember the event well afterward. She could recall flashes of things. The crystal lighting up impossibly bright, Tobias screaming, herself screaming, pain so intense that she thought she must be dying, names of things unspeakable flittering through her mind, her bones seeming to boil and melt within her, and then finally darkness.

Endless darkness. Endless Void.

Cold

There were more hands on him then, prying his ear out of his hands, pressing something against his face which he tried to flinch away from, but Sirena's hands held him firm, then a painful flash of something both cold and hot, like fire and ice ripping through his skin where his ear had been. Tobias managed not to scream, but he did whimper quietly. He hoped only Sirena heard that.

Calm

"Is that who this is? You know, I think I was told to kill you by a Mirabella Lyth. Not your daughter by any chance?" Tobias knew it was a low blow to imply the guy looked older than he did, but he didn't really care all that much.

It was funny to watch Simon's eye twitch with anger before he visibly calmed himself. Tobias could feel Sirena's amusement and approval of his little joke as well.

"Ah yes, my sister. She's a tad troublesome, sometimes I do find myself wanting to kill her, and I'm sure she feels the same. Rather normal among siblings, or so I'm told. Not that you two would know anything about normal siblings," Simon waved a hand.

Coat

The officers were dressed in sleek white coats and black pants with one sword and one gun each, all matching and standing tall. Tobias felt the Sirena-like urge to sneer at the sight of their sameness and obedience to the crown. Sure, he and Sirena were also being controlled by some power-hungry asshole, but at least they were trying to escape and were plotting to at least maim the guy.

Tagging: Open tag! Your words are offer, order, object and occur

[anonymous-eggy]

i hate winter.

[nameforthemain]

OMG GENIUS IDEA BUT READER GETTING NAT THAT SHARK BLANKET THATS GONE VIRAL AS A JOKE BUT THEN THEY COME HOME TO SEE HER IN IT WITH JEFF EITHER LIKE ON THE FLOOR PRETENDING TO BE A SHARK OR MAYBE JUST CUDDLED UP WATCHING A MOVIE

(After the first time this happens it keeps happening and reader gets heart eyes every damn time)

(Eventually reader gets one too because nat and jeff want to be a shark family)

ANON YOU'RE A LEGEND FOR THIS IDEA THAT'S SO CUTE!!

I'm thinking R walks in to Nat wearing it and wriggling on the floor, with Jeff forgetting he has legs and also wriggling around with her pretending they're swimming 🥹

maybe when Jeff breaks his tail like in the comics, he's not allowed to go swimming with his shark friends, so Nat just dresses up and goes fake swimming on the bed with him lol

And Natasha buys R one for their birthday (she signs it as being from Jeff though), so after that whenever R walks in on Nat and Jeff dressed up, R just grabs the costume and joins in 🩵🩵

[lyriakisser]

my sister is playing Harry Styles oh my god i wanna kms

[loverboyromanroy]

saw a [redacted] take so bad it almost made me break my own 'no vague-posting discourse in response to other people's discourse' rule...but instead i'm just vague-posting about vague-posting then logging off to read a book 💞