#i really don't mess too much with this men vs women shit

[a-god-in-ruins-rises]

You said your consider Women property socially. Can you elaborate on that?

yeah. i just mean that men lay claims to women and other men usually respect those claims, whether out of mutual respect or fear of violence or making enemies. it's why men ask other men if they can hit up that girl that he recently hooked up with. it's why men usually seek a father's approval to date his daughter. or why men can't pursue other men's wives and girlfriends. i think this is tacitly accepted by most people. even a lot of women speak warmly about belonging to their men.

obviously with the advent of feminism these dynamics are changing. but i think it's a mistake. i think it's unhealthy. obviously women aren't /legally/ the property of men. but i think society functions better and with more civility and trust when these dynamics are respected.

[papirouge]

As time goes on, I'm having a harder time giving a shit about Ukriane. With the way they treated African and South Asians in their country you know they wouldn't give a flying f*ck if there was a country in Africa invaded, but all of us are supposed to pity them?

Controversial take but tbh I'm not shocked to see White Europeans prioritizing themselves and being more kin to welcome fellow European refugees more similar culturally, than MENA (=Middle East & North Africa) MEN who have to be taught to not sexually harrass/rape women lmao. I'm not even White, I do hope we wouldn't import such people here, IDC

Especially when they are MEN coming from countries which aren't wartorn/invaded (such as those of the Maghreb) or should have stayed to fight (yeah I'm team gender roles lol) and only come there thinking they're entitled to get shit because they're "refugee". Not every illegal immigrant is a "refugee". And European countries are right to pay them dust when there are actual refugees (whether they're from Europe or elsewhere) who truly need to be helped.

I don't have much issue with women and children though.

While there's definitely some kind of bias between Western and Eastern European (slavic people have historically been considered as inferior to Western men, and even today, many Eastern men living in Europe to work mostly on construction sites cause they're cheaper are looked down as alcoholic, aggressive and ratchet lol) both civilizations will always are much more in common than with middle eastern ones.

But yeah I'm not delusional and know eastern countries is racist lol They have that weird allegiance to Nazi regime bc it helped them fighting against Russia domination back to the WWII. That's why Ukraine has a whole Nazi regiment in its army+ various militia the Ukrainian government doesn't bother to dismantle. Fascinating how the liberals who were hysterically labelling anyone remotely conservative a "Nazi" 3 years ago are conveniently glossing over it 🙃

"b-but the US army has Nazi their army too!!" yeah and everyone with common senses hates the US troops, that's for a reason ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I'm #teamnobody at this point. Everyone with a brain should know to not mess with hot-blooded slavic men. They don't play.

Hopefully African and Asian students are safe too. It's a shame they got themselves in the middle of this mess, and eventually got treated like trash

I want everyone in Ukraine to be safe. I want everyone in Russia to be safe. I totally understand how frustrating to see racist people act, but don't let evil people cloud your compassion. These racist Ukrainians still don't deserve to be bombed. And not every Ukrainian victim of this war has been oppressing these foreign students.

This russophobia is getting out of hand and is really retarded. Deadass banning Russian people to enter contests, going places, and even Russian medias have been censored in the EU and literally nobody is talking about it. That's unacceptable.

If the common Russian should be punished for the messy antics of their government, so should every American for allowing their demonic country to commit the biggest crimes against humanity in many places around the world. Americans boasting their hatred against Russia should rather be quiet. Their audacity is astounding.

Poutine is no angel but he's entitled to defend his lane. Ultimately NATO is responsible for all this mess and breaking its promises made to Russia decades ago. Ukraine is just the battlefield of much bigger issues.

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Gear up for World War III.

[hosts-of-valyria]

An epic clash: Yennefer and Jon in Casterly Rock, "Let me do the talking for now, honey", said Yennefer.

Yennefer of Vengerberg vs Tywin and Kevan Lannister; Yennefer instantly recognizes lies

Yennefer's wisdom and strength: Yennefer Stark-Vengerberg and Jon Stark-Vengerberg. Only Yennefer of Vengerberg can get the most out of Jon

"What Makes a Good King or Queen?"

Independence for the Kingdoms

"I am only human, Tywin. Be glad the Iron Throne is gone and the Lannisters are kings and queens in Casterly Rock", said Rhaegar.

"I'm sorry, Cersei, that Emhyr declared war on House Lannister. I run through worlds, screaming, crying alone only to see in the end that chaos awaited me. Only here in this world do I feel good", said Ciri.

Cersei smiled, "Cintra suffered because of Emhyr, Ciri. None of this is your fault. Myrcella, you and I are going to Cintra to unite the armies of Cintra and House Lannister. That would also be in the spirit of Pavetta and Calanthe."

"Everything I did was for the good of House Lannister. Yes i was hiding under Casterly Rock. What's bad about staying neutral that doesn't make me evil if I want to choose the winner.

It stinks of rebellions in the Kingdoms, the treacherous vassals are already mutinous. Gregor Clegane rebels against House Lannister, Addam Marbrand rebels. In the north, the Boltons are rebelling. Brienne of Tarth's father rebels against Robert Baratheon in Storm's End. Yronwoods rebel in Dorne. The hill tribes in the Vale of Arryn attack the knights in broad daylight.

We still need alliances. The Kingdoms of Westeros fought each other even before Aegon the Conquer. I have to break vassalage now or I'll lose Casterly Rock and it belongs to House Lannister. If Winterfell is rightfully owned by the Starks, or King's Landing is rightfully owned by the Targaryen, Casterly Rock is rightfully owned by the Lannisters. Then borders must now be drawn on the maps. I always wanted Cersei to be a queen, she's a queen in Casterly Rock. And Jaime is a knight in Storm's End", yelled Tywin.

Yennefer laughed aloud, "it took 5 minutes for the lies to start. What did I expect from a place held together by bullshit."

Yennefer looked at Jon, "listen carefully honey. We have a man here who believes what he says is wise. Do you know what Tywin is missing?"

Jon nodded, "I listen to you Yen'. Tywin lacks humanity."

Aegon, Sansa, Yennefer, Rhaegar, Lyanna and Elia laughed aloud, "yeah you know things, Jon."

Tywin growled, "then give Jaime back to me, Rhaegar. Then I'll make him a good king at Casterly Rock. Then I'll send Cersei to Cintra. Then Jaime should no longer be a knight in Storm's End for the fat Storm King. When I'm inhuman sometimes I want Jaime back in Casterly Rock. Then Gregor Clegane will stay away from now on, then I'll lock him away. Then I'll send Pycelle and Qyburn back to the Citadel in Oldtown."

Rhaegar nodded, "ok, fine I'll give Jaime back to you as your heir if you give him the chance to fall in love then he can get married."

Tywin nodded, "it's Okay."

Jon smiled, "I love this woman."

Yennefer laughed.

"It makes you evil when you want to shed a bloodbath at Westerosi, Tywin Lannister! Myrcella is a good girl, Tommen is a good boy and Joffrey makes every effort in life and wants to be a king. I think Rhaegar was still born in Westeros. Then dissolve vassalage, then you need a standing army in Casterly Rock. Rhaegar is a human like you! It makes you evil when you want to marry off your children against their will! The Lannisters spent all the gold at an exorbitant price!

You slaughtered House Reyne, Lord Tywin Lannister! You! You! You! You all alone! Yes, then vassalage must be dissolved immediately in all kingdoms. Then borders have to be set on the cards.

Do you want Jaime back as your heir? Then you have to give him the chance to fall in love. And do you think Cersei will be a good queen in Casterly Rock? What makes a good king or Queen, Tywin Lannister? Tell me, I want to know. Tell me and Jon how the procedure works."

Tywin growled like a lion, "I know the answer. Yes, I can't fight against Jon and you. Well done Jon. You found a wonderful woman there. I'm powerless against you, Jon."

Yennefer and Jon looked at each other and they both grinned, "very wise answer, Lord Tywin."

"Yennefer. This is Sansa and Rhaenys", said Daenerys, Lyanna and Elia.

"We heard so much from Yennefer of Vengerberg and wanted to see this wicked witch Jon sleeps with. Benjen, Will and Jeor Mormont cheered over Jon who brings resources from strange worlds to the wall. Jeor Mormont calls Jon a hero of the Night's Watch and gave him Longclaw when he saved his life from a revenant. We have seen cruel things in Westeros since we left our homes. We met Daenerys, a Witcher and a Child of Surprise on Dragonstone. These three spoke of a sorceress who travels with Jon to get support. When Ciri opened magical portals for us, we saw this new world. Robb, Aegon and we haven't seen Jon in years and suddenly it was said he was in another world. Yes, we should have taken care of him more often", said Sansa and Rhaenys.

Yennefer laughed out loud, "Yennefer Stark-Vengerberg. I'll show you two brats right away what this wicked witch is capable of.

You can be very proud of Jon. King Foltest of Temeria was the first monarch in my world to step down as king and make elections in Temeria possible, he is the first Warden to be elected by the peoples of my world. King Virfuril of Aedirn followed suit and was elected Warden of Aedirn by the people. Elections are already coming in my world. Nilfgaard breaks, the people choose their own leader and Emhyr var Emreis is powerless. The people in my world cheer Jon loudly. The jubilation extends from Nilfgaard to the northern kingdoms of my world. People cheer Lyanna Stark's son. They call him Savior of Worlds, empires bow their knees to Jon. Evil people are powerless against Jon. Wars stop across the board in two worlds. Jon brought justice and order, the races and nations choose their leaders and live in prosperity together.

Elves, gnomes, dwarves and humans cheer loudly to Jon, who unites them in times of peace and independence they say he knows what's right.

He told me that you two forgot him. Oh, Your Highnesses, is Robb Stark already ruining the north? Oh Jon is a married man we got married in Vengerberg six months ago. Ciri, Geralt, Daenerys, Rhaegar, Lyanna, Rhaella and Triss were also there. I've seen tyrants. I've seen terrible things in my life. I met Daenerys, Geralt and Ciri at Sodden Hill. I met Jon for the first time north of the wall, he was tired of fighting. I met Lyanna, Rhaegar, Elia for the first time, in Harrenhal with Jon. Sansa, Rhaenys, then you forgot about Jon. Foltest of Temeria is a friend of Jon, he gives him good steel for the Night's Watch. Ah, Rhaenys the whore queen in the north and Sansa the whore queen in King's Landing", said Yennefer.

Elia laughed out loud, "I envy Lyanna, I would like you to be my daughter-in-law too. Such a strong woman."

Three sisters: Rhaenys, Sansa and Yennefer

Sansa looked wide-eyed, "you, Rhaenys and I are similar, Yen. Like sisters. There are men and women who are capable of cruel deeds. This world just sucks like yours", said Rhaenys and Sansa.

Lyanna, Elia, Yennefer nodded, "you're right. There are people who enjoy the suffering of others."

Elia and Lyanna nodded, "What Yennefer is talking about is that damage comes up even in times of independence, that is vassalism and that vassal oath sucks."

Tywin nodded, "I'm just a feudal lord like Rickard or Jon Arryn, that's all I am. Boltons rebel on their own, too, and who comes next? Umbers? Karstarks? That runs like a red thread. Insurgent vassals are everywhere in Westeros. Yennefer is right about that, there are lying vassals in her world too. Wheels of power are also in her world."

Yennefer nodded, "that's what I'm talking about, how far does loyalty go to a feudal lord, Tywin is a feudal lord, Eddard and Rickard are. Damage comes up, Sansa, right before your eyes, tell me how far does loyalty go for a feudal lord or lady? This world and my world are still shitty where everyone wants power, including vassals. These are worlds where you can die if you do something wrong. Jon doesn't want to be king, he says it openly. He's not a bastard, Geralt is happy to have a companion in the fight against monsters, believe me, Geralt just wants friends he can join. You're wrong, Sansa, if you think Jon is power. You and I get into real trouble if you turn Jon into a game ball. And you don't want to mess with me, Sansa. Girl, I see that when you lie, I see that very clearly. I smell lies a thousand miles against the wind. You are a grown woman and you are queen, then you have to take sides too, Jon is afraid of Robert. You say openly that you like beautiful things because it gives you a feeling to be better than others, I am not saying that you are superficial, I am saying that you also want power, that can be seen very clearly. But now listen carefully to me, you are only human, you are not perfect, I am not perfect, I am mortal too. Don't pretend to be a goddess, miss! You can't turn the shit around as you want, at some point it has to be over. You may survive, but I would survive you. It really needs to be made clear now that Winterfell belongs to the Starks, or Casterly Rock to the Lannisters, or King's Landing to the Targaryen. That means vassals need work now and Winterfell needs a standing army of northerners, which smells very strongly of conscription in the north. Given the size of the north, I would estimate 30,000 northerners in Winterfell to intervene in famine and disease. Oh, Winterfell needs big army barracks, money for that can be shot north. Winterfell urgently needs a standing army, otherwise there will be a bang in the north. The vassals become sovereign rulers in their territories. You can't get the Dreadfort under control, if the Boltons in the north skin people alive they have to be captured, the Boltons are already rebelling of their own accord and a thirst for power. Other vassals could take the Dreadfort in a thirst for power and also rebel against the Starks. Then I would append the lands of the Boltons as a province. But if Roose Bolton legitimizes Ramsey and allows him to marry Miranda, they need work, then Robb gets it all bent so that the Boltons no longer rebel. Military service for a few years or for life is possible. Then you have to deal with a military, titles in an army, leaders, generals. Jon and Geralt have been doing military service with the Night's Watch for a number of years. The independence was given by Rhaegar, he did everything right when he burned the Iron Throne with the Wildfire and he removed Aerys as king. Life goes on, now work is waiting for each of us. Banks are already built from north to south, money is in circulation. You want to be better than others, Sansa. That is also a hunger for power."

"We just have the power to protect those we love", said Sansa and Rhaenys.

Yennefer laughed, "This automatically increases your power over others! You only want me as an advisor because I'm Jon's girlfriend and Daenery's, Jaskier's and Geralt's best friend, at the moment I only have power because of Jon. It will be expensive for you to buy me out of my neutrality. You two have no power over me, I will not love you as queens, I will accept you as queens. Jon has power over me, he gives me so much and I give him something back by now aging normally, you two have no power over Jon, Geralt, Ciri, Daenerys or me. Jon believes in Geralt, Ciri, Daenerys, and me. Jon says he wants Geralt to be his best friend. Geralt and Jon stay neutral. Jon already wields power, he too is already powerful, Geralt and Daenerys are powerful too. I am already powerful.

Sansa, Rhaenys, I'm not what I look like, I was powerful before I got this look. Either you want power or you don't want it. There is always a choice. You want to play a game with me? A choice was stolen from me, I am a sorceress but this was forced on me, I could have become a sorceress of my own accord. If Geralt is a warrior then he could have made his own choice instead he was forced to be a Witcher. Jon is a leader that he can learn without taking an oath. If I had become a bad mother, I would have realized that. I'm not a bad mother, if Geralt wants me to be a foster mother for Ciri then he just has to say that. He and I don't have to have an on / off relationship for that. If Geralt wants Daenerys to share her knowledge with Ciri, he just has to say it. Mine and this world are cruel. Daenerys openly says she wants a little girl and there is Ciri. Geralt conjured something up when he tied Ciri to himself, he already has Ciri. Daenerys and I can choose to be foster mothers for her. Geralt doesn't have to force this in a wish where he uses the wrong words. It's not about what he wanted, it's about what he didn't want. I said that I want a child and there is Ciri. I say I want to age normally because power is not everything in life. And now I age normally, Ciri says she wants to hear Jon's knowledge too. No Sansa, no Rhaenys, Jon and Geralt stay neutral, if you have something to discuss you can speak to Daenerys and me. Jon belongs in Winterfell too, Sansa. Geralt loves Dragonstone and Essos. I love Jon because he doesn't run after me, he tends to avoid me, but only I can make more of Jon. Geralt evades Daenerys sometimes, but he loves her and doesn't cheat on her. That is the difference. Jon sees Daenerys as human, that has to be enough. Why should Jon be submissive to the two of you, me, or Daenerys? He can learn anything, but only through me. You don't show enough empathy for Jon. And Daenerys makes Geralt great. When these worlds met, fate linked Ciri, Daenerys, Geralt, Jon and me.

If you Don't want power you still have to do something with your life. Oberyn is a good example, he doesn't want power, that's why he travels the world, Rhaenys. Your uncle Oberyn knows very well that he would be a terrible politician. And your uncle Brandon loves Ashara, Sansa, you can't blame him for that. He lives in Dorne.

And Oberyn takes care of his children, nothing more can be expected. There are no bastards. Lyanna is not power, Jon is not power, I am not power. Ciri is not power.

Sansa's and Rhaenys's uncles: Oberyn Martell and Brandon Stark. Brandon never loved Catelyn.

Jon, go outside for a moment, I have something to say to the two bitches. Jon is Jon Stark through Lyanna. Girls, think. Do you want to sit idle for a lifetime? Do you want to twiddle your thumbs and get fat? You can live another seventy years! What is your incentive in life? What do you want to achieve. Jon doesn't want to be king or inherit Winterfell, he says it openly, he works for money, he gets honors from others, he hunts monsters. You both have to take Jon as he is. Yeah, he doesn't want to be a king, he doesn't want to commit incest, and that's really cool, it makes Jon smarter than the two of you together. Either Jon is part of your family or not, if he's a part you must treat him sensibly. If he's not part of your family then Geralt goes to the wall with Jon, he won't swear the oath and you won't see him for years. You're the older one, Rhaenys. Where is your heart, where is your love? Should I call you a bad queen in the north? Do you want that? If you don't do anything with your life, you two are losers and spoiled brats. Come on, show me how smart and strong you are. Jon would love me too if I was still disfigured. Be careful, you two brats. I eat brats like you for breakfast. What Makes a Good King or Queen? What is wisdom? Come on, this is a test. Have you two ever been little birds or worms? Yes, the three of us are similar but you have to recognize that now. Show me the feminist heroine in you. Haha, yes Daenerys and I have a thing for white wolfes. Daenerys and I are the black wolves because Jon and Geralt are monster hunters. The more successful Jon is in life, the harder I want to fuck with him. Geralt says he wants Jon's friendship and he calls Jon his leader. Geralt says that Jon should share his knowledge with Ciri, Jon knows what is right but there is more, much more possible.

The more successful Geralt is, the harder Daenerys wants to feel him in her cunt. Do you know why? Daenerys and I are chaos, and only Geralt gets Daenerys tamed and only Jon gets me tamed. Geralt, Ciri and I can also teach Jon magical skills, mastering fire and ice. If he wants that, Jon can become anything. I find a magical gateway in Jon. He already has Ghost. Jon is also a white wolf. Do you want to rule fire and ice, Jon? Geralt can teach you sword skills from a Witcher. Jon can go hunting monsters with Geralt in my world too. Ciri wants to be like Jon, Geralt, Daenerys and me, and not like you two bitches! Come on, how big is your heart, Rhaenys Stark, Rhaenys Nymeros Martell, Rhaenys Targaryen! Do the names make you horny? Then Robb should ram his cock up your fat ass until you whimper for mercy! Do you think it's funny to deport someone? How do you think Jon feels you two bitches? Maybe you two bitches should go to the wall and swear the oath."

Rhaenys snorted.

Jon smiled, "Magic is cool."

Geralt patted his shoulder, "Sword training starts tomorrow."

"Daenerys and I suck", said Yennefer.

Daenerys laughed aloud, "we're just cunning."

Sansa nodded. "Yes Brandon never loved my mother Catelyn."

Rhaenys rubbed her head, "yes, Oberyn knows he would be a terrible politician. Sansa and I ran across Westeros and made more of our lives, traveling north to south helping others. I would never drop Sansa and she wouldn't drop me. Sansa runs away from Petyr Baelish. I ran away from Robert too. Sansa and I have been through a lot of shit. We often had nervous breakdowns and we gave each other strength.

I love her brother Robb, she loves my brother Aegon, and Jon is my brother too, I never treated him like a bastard, he rightly called himself Stark. And to Sansa, Jon is a brother too."

Rhaenys and Sansa groaned, "We are not spoiled brats. We are stronger than ever. What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. We put a lot of effort into learning. We have earned our power, we wouldn't spend our entire lives in Sunspear or Winterfell. Aegon and Robb are strong kings. We never wanted to learn a Game of Thrones, but we wanted to make more of our lives. We've seen the shit and ugliness of the continent. I'm a good queen in the north and Sansa is a good queen in King's Landing. Sansa and I help women who are abused and raped by their husbands. Sansa sells her own knitted clothes in the capital and I design jewelry, we make money too. Sansa and I brought prosperity to the north and Dorne. I've earned the Crown of the North, I know all about the North and Dorne, and I love Winterfell, King's Landing, and Sunspear alike. Sansa made the capital a better city."

Rhaenys shook her head, "I'm not a bad sister, I never have been. Families are complicated. I give a shit about the name Stark, Martell or Targaryen when I know Jon is happy it's just names.

I'm happy that you two found each other. He is Jon Stark. Aegon and I love Jon. Robb loves Jon. Sansa loves Jon. We would never want him to suffer. Sansa and I would never want Jon to hate us, we're trying to do the best we can, we just want peace like you. Kings and queens are never safe, we have to end this. Robert chose Eddard to be his brother, what should I do Yen. Stannis and Renly protect Jon too. I wouldn't live in Sunspear all my life either, I love Robb. Aegon loves Sansa more than anything. I would never make Robb a king consort. Before that happens, I would resign as Queen. I don't give a fuck about the Realm, i'm human too. Robert called Elia an evil snake and threatens everyone. He hit Lyanna and Cersei. Ciri is so wonderful, we can change your world too, Yennefer. I've seen Kaer Morhen too, Robb and I have ridden through your world. You and Sansa are my sisters, I just want to be strong for Jon like you and Sansa. We need elections, Rhaegar was elected Warden of King's Landing by the people in the capital. We need new offices in the Kingdoms. As Tywin says, the name lasts for a thousand years, if there is a baby boom then the children don't automatically have to become kings and queens, we can create new jobs for heirs. Even if Jaime and Brienne have children together, the children don't automatically have to be kings. Robb and I hardly argue, Sansa and Aegon hardly argue. We do our best, we love Jon and he can always come to us. We are happy that Ciri calls Geralt, Jaskier and Jon father and Daenerys and you mother. Ciri is so wonderful."

Yennefer laughed aloud, "That wouldn't have been justified if you had treated Jon like a bastard! He's Jon Stark, this may or may not suit you two, bitches."

Sansa and Rhaenys huffed, "We are not bitches."

Tywin nodded. "That would be best when kings and queens end."

Yennefer smiled, "ah ok. But families can be great together. Robert is unfaithful, Rhaenys. Lyanna is Eddard's sister.

He just wants to bang Lyanna and the next day he would be gone, he was just fascinated by the idea of ​​marrying Lyanna. You see Robert's character, he hits women when something doesn't suit him. Either you have a decent relationship with no quarrels over small things, or you leave it if you are unable to have a relationship. Jon doesn't hate you. Come back inside Jon. It is very clear, Sansa, you either want Baelish in your service or you don't, he is breaking families apart in his greed for power. Give him politics in Riverrun and you're rid of him."

Sansa nodded, "I don't want Baelish."

Elia smiled, "Oberyn knows that he would be a cruel politician, Rhae. Lyanna, Rhaegar and I haven't had sex in ages."

Rhaenys and Sansa groaned, "Ok, we have to put up with that. Ok, right, we don't want to be inactive. That would make us losers in life."

Yennefer nodded, "Yes that would make you losers."

Lyanna, Elia, Kevan, Rhaegar, and Tywin nodded, "Yes, that smells like conscription. Military service for a few years or for life is possible."

Sansa and Rhaenys nodded, "we got it. Yes then we all have to dissolve the vassalage. House Stark is not going to hand over Winterfell."

Yennefer looked at them.

"An oath can mean doom. Rhaenys and you are the sisters I never had, Sansa. Yes we are similar. It's not difficult for me to fall in love with Jon either. The problem is, Jon must want more than just defeat the Night King. He knows things and he can learn anything and he already sees it. Elia and Lyanna are the mothers I never had when I was a kid. It's nice to see how happy Jon is in the fact that he got the name Stark from Lyanna and he's not a bastard, he never was. Aegon, Jon and Robb are brothers for Geralt, I'm all the more happy that he finally fell in love with Daenerys. Ciri is happy. Ciri can achieve something great in these two worlds, these worlds are very similar. Ciri loves Westeros and Essos. We can make this continent, Essos and my world so great, create a better future. Tywin is right, if you want my advice I'll give you that, but then you have to listen to me, rulers listen to their advisors Sansa. I give Rhaenys as queen in the North my advice, no problem, but not for free! I want money Sansa. That crown from King's Landing gives you no power, Sansa. That gives you no power over me. A crown can break. I will not love you as a queen, I will accept you as a queen. Each of us learns our whole life. If you live a quiet life as a queen, I will call you a bad queen, because then you are no better than Robert Baratheon, as a Storm King. Oh you want my advice. Then we look each other in the eye and we agree that we need to talk about money. I don't give advice for free. I've seen so many bad kings and queens who didn't care about my advice because they enjoyed the power that came with me. Who tells me you're not such a ruler too, Sansa? A feminist heroine has visions, tell me about your vision. Maybe I can relate to it. I've already stopped counting how many bad monarchs I've seen. True to the motto: Good advice is expensive, Sansa. I hold out my hand, if you want me as an advisor you have to pay me. Yes, one doesn't talk about money, but we have to do that briefly. Aegon is a good and strong king, and he loves you with all his heart. I love Jon more than anything. Oh it will be expensive for you two to bring me into your service and alliance. Sansa, Rhaenys listen carefully, Jon and Geralt remain neutral. I can also stay neutral, if you want me you have to offer me a lot. I will not love Rhaenys and you as queens, I will accept you both, Sansa. When I see that you start a project to change the continent I will support you. What are you offering me to give up my neutrality, Rhaenys, Sansa. What does Catelyn offer me to help her daughter as a counselor? I know my worth, what am I worth to you two? I don't give advice for free, I've seen so many bad monarchs. I think the currency was gold dragons, right? I do not give advice for under 500 gold dragons every month when I also pay taxes."

Tywin and Kevan smiled, "yes, because advice usually costs money, it is not for free. I don't want to talk my mouth lint and nobody listens to me. Yes, it is easy to become a bad king or queen. My brother Kevan and I pay you every month, Yennefer", said Kevan and Tywin.

Sansa and Rhaenys nodded, "We deduct the taxes. the taxes are used for schools, roads, the kingsroad has to be expanded. The capital is getting cleaner. Winterfell needs to get cleaner and healthier. 500 gold dragons every month for you. That's the currency. We all offer you a career. I like money too, Rhaenys likes it too. I'm better than Robert Baratheon. Rhaenys is better than Robert. Aegon, Rhaenys, Rhaegar, Tywin, Lyanna, Elia and I pay best in Westeros. Rhaenys and Robb give you rooms in Winterfell and Aegon and I give you money, work and rooms in the Red Keep. I'm building a political council with Lyanna and Elia, I could use you Yen. Your qualifications are great, I will pay you well. I pay you. Rhaegar, Aegon, Lyanna, Elia and I are making new laws. Politics as competition. We pay you every month, Yen. Jon and Geralt get money from Rhaegar, Rickard, Eddard, Robb and Aegon every month. Jaskier is in Highgarden. Olenna and Margaery are fascinated by him as a bard. Your jobs are in Casterly Rock, the Crownlands and the north, King's Landing and Winterfell."

Yennefer looked at with wide eyes, "ah a career, all right. Politics as a competition? That's cool, I'll join in, I'll join this council. Ok I can travel through magical portals, I come to the capital when Jon and Geralt go back north and Daenerys sails back to Essos. Then Ciri, Tissaia and I have to think about expanding the portals. A career, you made it up nicely, you two bitches. Have you studied my path in life?"

Rhaenys and Sansa laughed, "If it works."

Yennefer laughed out loud, "Attention." Daenerys laughed out loud, "Oh that was Geralt, Ciri and me, we told them about your path."

Yennefer groaned, "Ah ok. Well done Ciri. My parents abused me when I was a kid. I was disfigured when I was a kid. I didn't have anything when I was little, I was treated like a pig. Jon gave me back that choice that was stolen from me."

Lyanna and Elia looked at her, "then be happy that Ciri has such great opportunities now. Be happy that Geralt fell in love."

Dany barked at Sansa and Rhaenys, "Geralt and Jon remain neutral. Are you deaf in both of your ears or just stupid?"

Yennefer nodded, "I'm happy about that. I am happy that Ciri has a foster father in Jon and Geralt and a foster mother in Daenerys. Like Jon, Jaskier, Geralt, Daenerys, I want Ciri to be fine. Emhyr is a monster. Yes, I have to put up with the fact that I'm shit and be manipulative. But then you have to put up with the fact that you suck too, Daenerys."

Daenerys nodded, "he's a monster. Yeah, I'm a bitch sometimes, I admit it. But we love Ciri. Ciri doesn't want to experience chaos or on / off relationships, she wants to live a life."

Yennefer groaned, "I know."

Rhaenys smiled, "Oh you get money. It would be so nice if you, as Jon's great love, were mine and Sansa's advisors. I am ready to pay a lot of money for you."

Aegon smiled, "Jon, Robb and Geralt are my brothers."

Tywin nodded, "Yennefer is right. I can't turn Myrcella into a bastard, I can't. Yes, you must want something more than just defeating the undead, Jon. You have to kick yourself in the ass if you want to achieve more in life. Yes, when Myrcella isn't a bastard then neither are you, you're a Stark through Lyanna, you're Jon Stark. Yes, the continent has potential. We can change all this, this is possible. New titles, claims, elections can be created. The Lannister fleet and I join you on the expedition to Valyria. I'm looking for Brightroar. The Lannister fleet and Targaryen fleet sail together, Jon. We get valyrian steel. Expeditions to Valyria to get steel can be planned when we attack the undead together. We need more valyrian steel. Then we have to take care of safety if we should meet stone people, I will definitely not sleep on Valyria overnight. Southern armies can be mobilized for the cold, but I need time for that. It's okay with me if the Wildlings stay in the north as long as they don't start looting south of the wall. Then Wildlings should also be allowed to come to the capital, no problem for me, they should get food and supplies. They can come back south of the wall during long winters. Nobody wants to get sick because of winters or the cold. Then I want to hear from Ciri what Emhyr is capable of, then I want to hear about the cruelty of this tyrant. Myrcella, like you, works for honor and money. I support you on the expedition to Valyria to get valyrian steel to fight the revenants, I know the blacksmith in Essos."

Yennefer smiled, "I'm sending Ciri and Myrcella to you, Tywin. The wall does not fall Tywin. There is magic buried there to stop the Night King. Only dragons can destroy the wall. The sorceresses strengthen the protective magic of the wall. That's what Triss, Tissaia and I do. When we are stronger we hunt the Night King to the wall, all armies of Westeros against the undead. A great story. Yes, Lyanna and Elia are right, at first it doesn't matter whether there is fair rule, at some point royalty has to come to an end, Sansa. A name remains even if there are no longer kings and queens. Now we all take a deep breath, because we have enough to do for the future, we are now fundamentally changing something. We will ensure justice now, and then we have to change continents. I do not serve a queen who makes a quiet life. You and Aegon are political geniuses in King's Landing, fine, start making a change, rights for Lowborn, there's so much to do, Sansa. Lyanna, Rhaegar and Elia are already making new laws."

Aegon and Sansa nodded, "yes, we will change this continent colossally in the near future."

Tywin and Rhaegar nodded, "Yes the kingdoms are independent and the Iron Throne may be gone, but it's too easy to become a bad king or queen. You cannot rule with love, it is impossible that makes others jealous. This is still a shitty world where everyone wants power. That means there has to be an end to kings and queens at some point. Come on Rhaegar, let's get drunk", said Tywin and Kevan.

Rhaegar nodded, "That's a good idea. I can't stand Lyanna's, Cersei's and Elia's cackling any longer."

Tywin and Kevan laughed aloud. Cersei, Lyanna and Elia looked at him, "Be careful Rhaegar Targaryen!"

Sansa, Aegon, Rhaenys, Daenerys, Myrcella, Jon, Geralt, Ciri, Cersei, Yennefer laughed aloud, "we could get used to this atmosphere."

Aegon, Jon and Rhaegar nodded, "we have time, Tywin."

Yennefer smiled and kissed Jon, "just a cunning sorceress", said Jon.

She smiled, "oh yeah. I may be powerful, but in the end I'm just cunning, nothing more. I am not a queen or a princess. If Elia is Princess Elia and Lyanna is Lady Lyanna, I am Lady Yennefer, but nothing more. Yes be Queen Sansa, at some point there has to be an end to kings and queens, remember that. You're too tight-knit there Sansa, you have to widen your view of things. You're in your early twenties girl. I am an old woman, Sansa. I age normally now, live another seventy years and die with Jon. I've seen more than you can ever imagine. Aegon loves you. My head was in chaos and only Jon kept me in check. Even Geralt was hardly able to do that. You have no idea Sansa what Emhyr var Emreis is capable of, a tyrant who uses an ax and a whip to compel allegiance. This man is capable of anything, he would marry Ciri to control Cintra, he would marry his own child. When Emhyr var Emreis finds out that Ciri is in another world he will try everything to get a united continent and three dragons. And then Tywin is dead too. Emhyr var Emreis knows no mercy. He'll kill you too, Sansa. He kills everyone and dances on the bodies of his enemies. Emhyr var Emreis will have everyone from Robert Baratheon to Eddard Stark killed. He's going to kill Cersei, Myrcella, Starks, Martells, Arryns, he just has to let the armies emerge if we don't have any more strength. You wanted a crown, a handsome prince. You were never a little bird. You have already seen bad people. You know power games, a Game of Thrones, lies, you've worked for your crown, you've earned it, but history knows really evil people who dream of world domination. These people don't stop at you either, Sansa. These people don't stop in front of Robert Baratheon, who can also be assassinated. Nor do these people stop before Tywin, who may drink poisoned wine the next evening. These people enjoy dancing on dead bodies. These people tell Tywin what he wants to hear and the next moment he's dead. Emhyr var Emreis only has to send the armies of the Empire and Tywin would be dead if he faced him alone in battle. Emhyr var Emreis is greedy for power, a bad father for Ciri, a tyrant. I'm not saying Emhyr should die, he's a tragic figure. He should just apologize to Ciri. Emhyr, Tywin and Rhaegar could still be best friends, the three of them are similar. Emhyr may suck but is a good leader for an empire, which means that at some point there has to be an end to kings and queens. It is always said that kings and queens are to blame when wars, famine or disease come. The people in the streets must choose their own leaders, not vassals appoint a king. Cruelty? It can be a lot, Sansa. I've made questionable decisions too, I'm a murderer too, and I can cope with that. But no more kings, queens or tyrants. And it is always the fault of the kings and queens because they sit in their castles, have warm asses and the population gets sick because the hygiene is not right. Winterfell, Karhold, Sunspear are dirty, Sansa. You can write pig in the dirt. It may be that Rhaenys and you are good queens, but vassals also want to have more power one day. It's very simple, the king and queen have to pull together. You must make an effort in your relationship and rule as monarchs. Otherwise you don't need to have a relationship if you think there will be kings or queens in the future. I am very happy that Geralt finally shows love and has his true love in Daenerys. But Ciri, Dany and I want Jon and Geralt to be neutral about wars."

Sansa and Rhaenys groaned, "we got it."

Jon, Geralt, Dany smiled, "you are the best.

Jon smiled, "I love you", she smiled, "I love you."

Tywin and Rhaegar agreed, "these types of people and tyrants have no friends or mercy. No more kings and queens in the near future, we are creating new offices.

They are two steps ahead of us, which means we have to hit them with weapons, which they don't have. Tyrants don't have time, an empire must grow or die. And this downfall must be our goal. An empire needs armies and an economy, if one of the two pillars breaks, the other pillar cannot compensate for it. Varys will poison the economy to the core, and we will bring Emhyr var Emreis with all armies directly to Westeros where he is most vulnerable. Then we will defeat him in battle."

Rhaenys, Sansa, Lyanna, Elia, Daenerys, Tywin and Rhaegar groaned, "Yes tyrants are terrible. Yes then we have to destabilize him until he makes mistakes. We're sending Varys to Nilfgaard to overthrow the empire. Then the empire must be disbanded when we have him on the battlefield. Then the conquered territories must be returned to the point of sovereignty. Then we have to increase the number of armies immediately, then we will immediately mobilize from north to south when he soon finds out that Ciri is gone. Then he has to kneel so that an empire can be overthrown. Then the tyrant must be defeated in battle. Then fighting is important", said Sansa.

Yennefer nodded, "That's it."

Sansa nodded and kissed Aegon, "and I love my strong king."

Lyanna cheered like a cheerleader, "yeah Jon. Yeah Yen. This is my girl. This is my boy."

Daenerys, Rhaenys, Lyanna, Elia, Sansa and Yennefer gave each other high five and patted each other on the buttocks.

[hearteyes-for-killmonger]

Part 6

Never had Erik thought he'd be in a room with four non-related bad females watching tv and eating fried chicken.. fully clothed.. but here he was choking down biscuits with jug tea and enjoying himself.

"Y'all should come to the party we puttin on Saturday it's finna be lit. People gone get fucked up, watch."

"We heard," Ashleigh scoffed. "Just ghetto.... I'll be there," she saluted with two fingers.

"Yeah, I'm going," a voice yelled from the bathroom.

"So Erik. What made you pledge with the Ques," Tania asked while painting her own toenails blue. He looked back at the tv. They'd just finished an entertaining group discussion about men vs. women: Who cheats more. Erik said women and they said Ques. He had to defend the honor of the bruhs.

"It was the only real decision. Purple and gold till I die."

"Thot till you die," Ashleigh added. He knew each of their names now having deemed them all as legit. His lip twisted at the comment, knowing they were right but not wanting them to BE right.

"Black men don't cheat," he said soberly, laughing in his head as they grunted and tuh'd their disagreement. He had to rep for the fellas. Holding to his position, he playfully argued with them just for them to dismiss his bullshit.

"Aight so Brit..," he smiled making direct eye contact. He wanted her to hold it with him so he could flirt with her some more. "Why Delta?"

"Because I'm an intelligent, illustrious sista and my torch will forever burn," she fired without thought. Her stare never faultered as he eye-fucked her openly. He rubbed his beard with a look that said 'not bad'.

"Also. My mother was a Delta..," she added and his eyes went to her robe hiding the sleeve tattoo on her arm dedicated to her mother's memory. Charmayne. He had the tattoo memorized. "I would've gotten her endorsement but.. you know..." she sighed, shoulders raising. "What made you a poodle," she asked Tania, quick to change the subject. Tania moved her own braids off her shoulder.

"Honestly?" Her face went serious and everyone in the room quieted to hear. "Well, I don't talk about this a lot because it's really personal... but.."

Erik hung on waiting for the spill.

"But," she sighed pausing with her polish. "I... honestly... I just liked the colors..."

"GIRL!" Brit shook her head.

"It's the truth," Tania snickered. "Shit I messed up my toe."

Erik blew out through his nose.

"What you laughing at Stevens," Tania grinned.

"YOU," he smirked looking back to her. The fuck it sound like he was laughing at? He'd have to come around more. These girls were comical. After two hours hanging out he decided to head on out. Standing to stretch, he looked at Brit in the eye for a good second as she stared back then he smiled, rolled his eyes, and looked away.

"Which one of y'all is the witch.. what y'all do to me," he asked like he was serious. "I can't believe I'm in a room of fine ass women and we ain't fucked."

"One out of four ain't bad," Brit fired causing the others including him to look at her with raised brows. It ain't like they ain't know but they ain't expect her to say it like that.

"Okay Brit!" His chest jumped in a laugh.

"Hey," she shrugged watching him and on his way out he couldn't resist thinking how he'd definitely come over to smash again.. as soon as they both had time on their schedules.

In the meantime, he had shit to attend to with classes, his workout, tutoring classmates, tutoring high school kids part time for cash, completing his assignments early to stay on top of his GPA, training Pete, getting sleep. Then he had to take the liquor money and go get the alcohol and juice for the party since he was one of the few who had a car. Other ques had different responsibilities so he ain't have an issue getting the alcohol. He wasn't paying for it.

When Saturday rolled around, Erik was high as fuck at 2 PM getting ratchet with the crew at Waffle House, his arms stretched over the back of his bench as he sat uncomfortable like he had to burp.. He had to bark! He had to. He started a chorus of loud deep barking as his bros backed him up.

"YOU READY FOR THE PARTY," Coogi amped clapping his baseball mit hands as the other niggas wilded taking over the Waffle House. Everyone in that bitch was from the same school and would probably be at the party.

"HELL YEA..," they all barked in pack unison, greeks along with the randoms in the joint. This was an Omega sanctuary, everyone knew that.

"Eh shiiidd," Erik grinned, goofy with his gold kutout fronts flashing on his top row. He was too high for that shit as they stomped and stepped doing a chant ending with them all doing their donkey kicks. Erik was jumping in spirit but getting his fatboy on physically. He paused his fork long enough to join when they all yelled "SHIIIIID."

"Get ya ass up," Grayson tugged on Erik's arm and Erik snatched it back, lunging like a rottweiler and showing his grill as he barked at him to back him the fuck up. The barks came in around him again and Grayson leaped, rubbing Erik's head and shaking his shoulders, cheering as Erik hopped up and started jumping, strolling with the group through the Waffle House as they cranked the music. Erik's head shook like he was tryna make his whole jaw shake with it and as he stuck his tongue out with his hand at an angle next to his head, bitches sitting around would grin and giggle with their friends. It felt so good to be an omega.

The night of the party, the venue was packed with hella niggas and hella females and the music was loud just like Erik liked it. It was hot as hell with everyone on top of each other, people sweating and fucked up off the omega oil. Erik was one of them. He was surrounded by people as he bounced a girl he'd lifted around his waist, daggering and dry-humpin her like a jamaican as onlookers cheered them on.

A scan through the party would show twerking, girls poppin ass half naked on the floor, niggas losing their cafeteria dinner in the most random of places, girls slipping in their heels they ain't have no business wearing, niggas jigging like they sweet for attention and throwin up their frat symbols like gang signs. And that was just the main area. Not to mention the people off fuckin in the cut. Erik felt at home finding another two girls to freak dance on and even makeout with at the same time all in the open before slapping hands with Coogi who squeezed by and called him "the nigga." Erik felt very much like that nigga and put his hands under one of the girls' crop top to grab a handful because she had big titties. Removing one hand, he boldly slipped it into the band of the other girl's bootyshorts grabbing a handful of that pussy too. She looked shocked but ain't pull his hand out. "Kiss me," he smirked and she did with a lot of tongue. "FUCK," he yelled speed fingering her as she held tight to his arm. He yanked the other girl closer and pulled her crop top but she quickly pulled it back down, giggling nervously so he focused on the girl who he was currently fingerfucking in the open with people watching. He hadn't seen her before to his knowledge but now that didn't matter. She was moaning crazily and cumming on his fingers, his hand was wet.

When he pulled it out, he used the same hand to grab her head and push her down to her knees, pressing her face to his zipper. He ain't have to tell her what to do, cameras flashed as she unzipped him and pulled out his bigass dick. It was painted half eggplant purple and half gold.

She gaped, her mouth dropped wide like she wanted to die laughing and he sniggered as he pulled her back up to her feet not wanting her to mess up the paint job as he heard the hype barking signaling him to join the line strolling through the party. He kicked his pants and briefs off leaving them with the random girl as he strolled with his painted dick out swangin as people laughed, barked, oooo'd, whistled, and cheered his crazy ass on. He ain't have nothing to hide.

The que line slid and danced through the party flirting with all the girls in their path as they chanted.

"WE SLIIIDEE!... WE SLIIIDEEE!"

Erik threw up his hand at an angle beside his head and wagged his long tongue as he danced side to side staring when he made eye contact with Brit who was smiling with her eyes again. He rolled his hips and stripped his shirt off throwing it in her direction causing her eyes to go huge as she laughed to her friend, Tania.

Tania was staring at his dick like it was a marvel of science and Brit was licking her lips giving him the look like he wouldn't go over there and fuck her on the spot with a crowd of wild ass witnesses. Now butt naked in his gold sprayed boots with nothing but his gold necklace and grills, he raised his fingers in a V and flicked his tongue between looking dead in her eyes. He wanted to do it to her right then and didn't care who saw. She pursed her lips playfully daring him to come over with her 'fuck me' eyes and his ass almost did, but he wagged his finger no with a smirk as he shook and rolled his head like the nasty dog he was.

"WE SLIIIDEE!... WE SLIIIDEE!... THROUGH THE CLUB!.. WE TAAAKE!... THAT PUSSAYYY!... WE KIIILLL!... THAT PUSSAYYY!"

Erik was entertained watching girls swoon over his frat brothers like they were celebrities and when the stroll ended, he found Brit in the crowd. She was dancing but not shaking her ass. Her hair was up in one of those top knots and she wore all black. A fitted black jumpsuit and some some low black heels. He snuck up behind her, gripping her waist and laughed, doubling over when she flinched. Her face said murder when she looked back, fist balled ready to swing, but her whole body relaxed, fist dropping as she realized it was him.

"NIGGA, DONT DO THAT!"

"MY BAD," he chuckled, not sorry at all.

"HERE TAKE YO SHIRT!" She tossed it at his chest and he caught it grabbing her waist again to pull her in close to his body.

"ERIK! WHERE YO DAMN.. OH MY GOD," she smiled looking at her friends who were dying and folding over in giggles. One even snorted and Erik's nose jokingly turned up in judgement.

"AYE HOLD UP DON'T GO NOWHERE!" Erik left her standing there to walk around in search of that girl with his pants and boxers. In the meantime, about two bold girls reached out to stroke his bicep and one girl who thought she was slick touched his dick. Before she could remove her fingers, he gripped her arm and pulled her, snatching her red solo cup to guzzle the omega oil in it and kiss her in the mouth. "YOU WANNA SUCK IT," he asked over the noise and she nodded.

Temporarily, he abandoned the search for his pants in favor of getting a blowjob a couple feet away and she wasn't bad. She was into it, but he was so drunk he couldn't nut. Pulling his dick back, he noticed she'd sucked it with the paint on it but he couldn't worry about that. He kept moving through the party until he found that girl holding his shit as she threw that ass in a circle of his frat brothers. Swaggin up, he snatched his shit and put it on, pushing her hand away as she tried to pull him onto her.

With his pants sagging over his briefs, he wandered through the party looking for Brit and finding Ashleigh. She wasn't drunk enough for his liking so he offered to get her a cup, draping his heavy and thick glistening arm over her shoulder. She said she was fine and chuckled. It looked like she was just people-watching.

The music switched and he decided to ask her since she was there, "You know where Brit went?"

"Actually," she blinked adjusting her glasses as she looked up at him, "I was just looking for her."

So now the both of them walked through the party together in search of Brit, finding Tania. Tania pointed them back where they'd come from and there was Brit... kissing some nigga on the mouth with a red solo cup raised high in her hand.

Pushing random niggas in his path aside, he walked up with Ashleigh on his trail and used his hand to karate chop between their lips, separating them as Brit's eyes popped open side-eyeing him.

"MM-MM!! WHAT YOU DOING," she squinted confused as she wiped her lips with the back of her hand. The nigga looked just as confused until Erik grabbed Brit's face with both hands and kissed her hard, his hands sliding down her body as he pulled her body flush against hers. Her tongue tasted like the liquor and she smelled like it too. He kept pulling her in tighter and her arms wrapped around his neck, her leg raising like she wanted to climb him.

Grabbing her thigh, he bent to grab the other and before he could think she was up in the air, big legs around his tapered waist as he held her up by the ass with just his hands. His feet were moving and he didn't realize until he was outside and far away from the party that he'd actually left the party and was carrying her. Where? He didn't know. She gripped his face hard like he didn't have bones in it, forcing him to focus on her and to become fully absorbed in her lips and her touch.. and he just kept walking..

[shauni-will-never-write]

Can you explain to me why so many people like Niles/Zero's character? I don't know why, but I just can't bring myself to like him, so maybe you can fill me in on what I'm missing. Also why people prefer Zero to Niles?

(I’m finally answering this, sorry for the long wait!!)

Okay, so I should start by stating that I love Zero. Which seems strange at first (even to me), because I usually dislike “flirty” characters (like Inigo/Laslow or Soleil).

And Zero is worse than “flirty”. He’s a lewd smartass.

I mean, how else would you describe a man who tried to talk a mourning girl (Mozu) into having sex with him in the very ruins of her hometown, which happens to be also where she witnessed her mother’s murder? Don’t actually answer that Dirty mind, dirty mouth.

I think it’s easy to categorize Zero as a mere perverted and cynical sadist. But if you dig just a bit into his supports, you soon realize he’s using this perverted facade (although it’s not just a facade, of course, but he sure uses it like this) to hide his weaknesses and his insecurities. Surely you noticed that, in his supports, he either, 1) more or less subtly insults people, or 2) showers them with innuendos. 

Again, it’s easy to say he’s just a “depraved bisexual” (or worse, a “depraved gay option”, because apparently being able to romance another man and being lewd are linked somehow), but in the end, THIS IS MOSTLY A PERSONA. I’m not saying he doesn’t like to be kinky with his spouse (because we all know he does), but the whole “constantly throwing suggestives comments at men and women alike while making sure everyone knows he’s a cruel and twisted sadist” is an act he actively cultivates in order to drive people away. No proximity, no risk of being hurt. And how do you keep people away from you? By disgusting them. Deep down, Zero is a much more decent, humble, loving and tender person. 

(Everyone who married him and listened to his Japanese audio of him wanting you to hold his hand while he sleeps because he’s scared of having another horrible nightmare, you know what I’m talking about.)

Also, while he takes pleasure in being a tease most of the time, his supports with women like Aqua, Nyx and Oboro reveal that he does tone down the double entendre when genuinely interested in someone. His supports with Oboro even show that he makes innuendos without realizing it. He’s so used to this facade.

He has a lot of emotional baggage (his father dumped his mother while she was still pregnant and it’s implied she then abandoned him when he was so young that he can’t even remember her face (and Beruka tells him his mom is now long dead), his eye was gouged out by someone for unknown reasons, he was raised by a gang of thieves who ultimately abandoned him as well… It’s also strongly implied he was raped as a kid in the Japanese version… No wonder the poor dear has so many trust (and self-esteem) issues!), and thus resents people who’ve “never suffered”. The world has never been kind to him, he has no reason to be kind in return. In fact, he has every reason to be as cruel as everyone has always been to him.

Zero to Camilla in their B-support: My parents abandoned me in the slums of Nohr. I was raised by thieves and criminals. I learned fast. I did what had to be done to survive! So forgive me if I’m a little jealous. When I see someone who is oblivious to suffering, I like to give them an education. That moment when they discover their first taste of pain is pure bliss!

He’s like the human version of that puppy lost alone in the rain in the darkest alley of the darkest town and that was bitten so often by all the other, bigger dogs that he now prefers to bite first when you offer a helping hand, in case you’d bite him too. When I realized that, it awakened my Must Protect instinct and then I married my male Avatar to him on the spot.

Then, about Niles vs Zero. 

From now on, I’ll use “Niles” for the localized version and “Zero” for the Japanese version.

Zero literally has a My Room line that says “If I did you right now, what would you do?”. To an avatar that is very much not his spouse. Yeah, right? I remember people losing their shit over this back before the localization was released. Niles is known for his innuendos, while Zero is way less subtle.

In my opinion, Zero has the better and most well-handled emotional backstory (the sexual abuse thing, the nightmare, his craving for tenderness and his fear of abandonment expressed through the My Room lines…), but that’s just a matter of preference. Zero is more crude than Niles, but he also shows his fragile side to Kamui much more, to the point that it gets really heart-wretching. 

I cannot describe how painful and yet touching it is to see such a usually raw man melt into his lover’s arms and turn into a trembling, shaken mess who wakes up once or twice per night because he’s haunted by nightmares. But then he tells you he knows you’re here, and because you’re here he knows it’ll be okay. And then he immediatly begs you to “stay by [his] side” and to “never let go”, expressing his abandonment issues.

ZERO (My Room line): Even now I see this dream… a painful and agonizing dream… from when I was a child. But… if I were to wake up and see you beside me… I’ll be okay. Please stay by my side. And when I sleep… please hold my hand and never let go.

And now when you compare it to Niles’s line…

NILES (My Room line): You’ve taught me to embrace love… and showed me that it can be just as exquisite as pain. Let’s share plenty of both.

Not quite the same, right? Where are the fragility, the desperate voice? Give them back

I mean, even Zero’s S-support with M!Kamui sounds more touching in my opinion:

M!KAMUI: M-Marry you!?

ZERO: Yes. I have a past that I cannot speak of. The only person to accept that, and trust in me in spite of that… is you, Master Kamui.

M!KAMUI: B-But uh, I’m a guy, you know?

ZERO: I know that. I know that you’re a guy, and I know that you rank far above me. I… I like you, Master Kamui. No matter what anyone might say, I can’t keep that to myself anymore.

M!KAMUI: You… You really mean it, don’t you?

ZERO: Yes. I’ve never felt this way before. It’s nothing like the loyalty I feel towards Master Leon. There’s this heat inside, that won’t leave me. It’s strange. I love the look on others’ faces when they suffer, but when your face grows dark… Something inside my chest starts hurting… I want to protect you with my own hands, to treasure you, and to shower you with love. And… if possible, I want to make you happier than anyone else in the world.

Somehow, Zero manages to be both more vulgar and more sentimental/poignant than Niles. It seems so contradictory, but I think it’s what makes him so unique and interesting.

Now, I’ve seen some people considering Zero a (negative) Japanese gay stereotype (I agree that his interest in torture and the whole “rape as backstory” thing can easily lead to him being seen as bad representation) or fujoshi bait, so, even if I personally prefer Zero over Niles, I understand why the localization made the choice to tone down these aspects of his character and make him a more progressive representation. Still salty over the loss of all these adorable lines though.

In the end, I love them both, with a clear preference for Zero, but it’s up to everyone to pick their favorite FE male Badass Bisexual Love Interest ♥