#introvert bonding

[boobitchposts]

Logan: [ looking at a manicure kit like it’s book ]

Virgil: Uhhh.. Lo, that’s a nail kit.

Logan: Yes I am aware.

Virgil: …..Why?

Logan: I have discovered that if I hold anything that vaguely looks like a book while I’m thinking, the others have learned not to disturb me.

Virgil: …….

*5 minutes later*

Logan: [ looking at a manicure kit like it’s a tiny book ]

Virgil: [ sitting next to him looking at a wallet the same way ]

*Later*

Patton: [ sees Virgil and Logan sitting next to each other “reading” ]

Patton: Aww! Are you guys starting a book club?

Virgil: Wha- no Pat that’s not-

Logan: We are not reading the same thing. We are merely enjoying each other’s company in silence.

Patton: Oh! Sorry for assuming, I’ll leave you guys to it. Let me know if you need anything! [ sinks out ]

Janus: [ walks in and looking at Virgil and Logan ]

Janus: Really?

Virgil: Yes really.

Janus: …

Janus: [ pulls out an empty kindle case and sits down ]

Janus: We don’t mention this.

Logan: Not a word.

Virgil: Cool.

[panakoui]

post canon laishuro prelude :>

[cementcornfield]

Tee Higgins representing all the shy kids ✨

[harkovs-angel]

Whoever listens to elita please please please moot me !! (⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)

[stardvstbby]

this moment is so incredibly special to me as a display of Lan Wangji’s trust in Lan Sizhui. he encourages Lan Sizhui to speak for him (though considering Lan Wangji’s status it is also speaking as a representative of the Lan Sect) and it reveals the depth of their bond that this is communicated with simply a look. this one sentence shows that they’ve spent extensive time with one another. not only that, but this is the first time we see just the two of them interacting, and as a first impression of their dynamic it’s clear they care for and rely on one another.

[yuri-is-online]

If the 500 followers event is still open, would be alright to ask for prompt 15 with Ortho? Platonic obviously! I just think the robot boy deserves some more love. Thanks! <3

15. Formal balls weren't a thing in your world so you have been hiding in this strategically chosen corner to avoiding having to step on anyone's toes. Unfortunately someone really, really, REALLY, wants to dance with you and has managed to track you down AGAIN.

I was surprised to get Ortho requests this event since I haven't exactly written anything specifically dedicated to him but he is such a good character. He deserves all the love and friendship in the world, and this prompt suits him well given how he acts with Idia.

notes: they/them used for Yuu, Ortho is meant to be post Ch. 6, Yuu is sort of an introvert and a bit self depreciating, that's ok Ortho is here to give some encouragement! The other event requests can be found on my masterlist here.

This had been a mistake.

As much as you liked looking out on the fantastic scenery in front of you, it is all extremely overwhelming. Almost like it's wasted on you, the magical scenery is simultaneously completely comprehensible and extremely unnatural. You've seen pictures of Masquerade balls, seen them used in anime, listened to songs, and thought long and hard about just what it was you would do if you ever magically got invited to one. And now that you actually have been you are faced with the grim reality that no, just because everyone is wearing a mask that doesn't mean that you will suddenly overcome your distaste for crowds or figure out how to dance.

"Yuu!" Now if only you could make a certain someone agree. "There you are! You're getting better at this hiding thing." Ortho floats to keep himself at eye level with you, cheeky toothy smile freed for the special occasion.

"Really?" You groan, maybe you can bargain your way out of this one.

"Ha ha no." Ortho laughs, moving to cut you off from your exit and repeats the same question that's been haunting you all night. "Please dance with me Prefect! It'll be a bunch of fun."

"Don't wanna." You huff in an all too familiar way to Ortho, but he is surprised to find himself at a bit of a loss. Idia is Idia, and you are Yuu, his data is lacking on what to suggest to get you to agree to his request. It's a bit exciting actually, like playing an RPG blind and still trying to get a good end with your favorite companion.

[Ortho: Persuasion] "But I really want to dance with you, Prefect." He makes sure to sag his joints just enough to invoke sympathy without seeming like he is about to throw a tantrum. It seems to sort of work, but not in the way he really wants it to. You just look like you feel horrible for disappointing him and uncomfortable.

"I'm really sorry Ortho." you try to keep your breathing steady, flustered between seriously considering his request (there's no pressure if you are just dancing with a friend, right?) and still trying to plan your out. "But I am just not good at formal stuff like this at all, we don't have big parties like this in my world anymore. And even when there were dances in my world it's not like I ever got invites to any of them." Maybe that's the real reason you don't want to go out onto the floor, not that you can't dance. Deuce certainly isn't able to do things properly no matter how hard he is trying, and Ace is not even doing that. But you still don't quite feel like you... belong here, not after how big of a deal Crowley made out of your invitation being something he was "obliged" to give. "And I don't even know how to dance! I'll just step on everyone's feet and make things awkward."

"Hm, well then that's all the more reason for you to dance with me!" Ortho is... laughing? Not in a mean spirited way, but kindly. It's a soothing tone somehow, and as he mock bows you don't feel like he is intending on making you the butt of a joke at all. "I don't have any toes for you to step on, and if anyone you are uncomfortable with tries to make you dance I can just blow them up with my lasers."

"Uh maybe don't do that?" You gingerly take his hand and let the floating boy spin you around in a dance that's more similar to two children on a playground than a proper ballroom sway, but between just how happy he is and how quickly your other friends join in you cannot bring yourself to remain embarrassed for long.

"That's right prefect," Ortho whispers when he notices you have finally calmed down, "you aren't in your world anymore. And sometimes that probably sucks but tonight? It means that you are very much invited to the ball. Awesome right?!" He means that last bit about himself as much as he does you, you suppose but that doesn't make it any less true. Tonight, you are very much exactly welcome and where everyone wants you to be.

[seokmattchuus]

No bc the "beef" between jiyoon and jungeun is so 💀 You pit TEEN girls against each other and expect them to stay cute and cuddly?? I've seen teen girls fight over less please

[pinkandgreenarepurpleandyellow]

Macaque and Mei wouldn't hang out but I feel like he's the only one to actually respond to her puppy dog videos w/equally incoherent photos of wherever he's at (he only replies once a month or smth, man doesn't use his phone ever) and she understands what he's trying to convey.

[introspectconnect]

Deja Vu Love: Why We Repeat Relationship Patterns and How to Change

Love, while enchanting, can often feel like running in circles. Have you ever found yourself drawn to the same kind of partner time and time again? With a sense of déjà vu as you repeatedly find yourself with eerily similar partners. Why is this?

Once upon a time, I can confess I had a "type." I was irresistibly drawn to people's pain. It wasn’t a drive to 'fix' them or some dark intrigue, but rather, seeing a mirror image of my own internal turmoil. I could see it in their eyes, it was evident in their smile, it peeked through in their laugh, and it was obvious we wore the same burdensome mask to hide our scars. I naively believed building a bond based on shared trauma would help us understood each-others better and that we would guide each other on a road to healing. Instead, our pain inflicted more wounds on each other, that reinforced our negative beliefs and justified our unhealthy behaviors.

At the time it made sense, though looking back the flaw in my logic seems clear: Like the blind leading the blind, how can those equally lost, lead one another to light? This personal revelation reflects a challenge many people face in relationships. Chasing after partners based on idealized fantasies rather than real-world truths. It's easy to say, "I have a type," confidently stating our preferences, but do we ever pause to ask why? Are we genuinely yearning for a compatible soul, or are we simply seeking the traits of a person who idealizes a fantasy?

We must find the courage to question our desires. Only then can we uncover whether we're pursuing shallow ideas, or true compatibility and genuine connection. Consider someone who's always wanted a stable, money-wise family because they didn't have that growing up. They might be drawn to a potential partner’s flashy lifestyle. But does a flashy exterior equate to genuine financial security? How can they spot traits of financial stability if they've never known what it looks like? This logic can be applied to many different scenarios.

The cure to break free from that same old love loop comes down to being brave enough to dig into our wants. Learn what the healthy version of our desires looks like, so we don’t get lured by cheap imitations of it. Failure to do this keeps us entangled in familiar, yet potentially toxic patterns. The path to healthy, sincere, and nurturing relationships begins when we discern the real needs beneath our desires.

If you’re stuck in a loop of similar romantic choices, remember acknowledging the pattern is the first step. Dive deep within, challenge your reasoning, and aim for authentic connections. Together, we can break the cycle of déjà vu love.

[m4gp13]

pre-Titan Army trethan is so fucking funny to me because Ethan takes himself and everything around him soo seriously while Travis is physically incapable of that.

Ethan's character feels weighty in the sense that he's got a lot of baggage and he just feels like he's under some shit. His abuse is played pretty straight which gives a lot more impact than the harm in CHB that's brushed off as jokes. Ethan's broody, snappy and flighty, and it's clear he has spent years, if not his entire childhood, broiled in issues that resulted in this.

Travis, on the other hand, is the joke. He's a prankster, a jokester, the resident Funny Man. Your Honor he's just a Silly Guy. He's simple the way a sword is simple and just cuts through all of Ethan's bullshit because if Travis sees something friend shaped he's going to friend it. Ethan is an anxious Cheetah and Travis is the emotional support golden retriever provided for him by the zoo.

[chrlotpony]

Shahrukh: Lets meet up and do nothing together

Sunil: Okay!

Shahrukh: playing block blast on his phone

Sunil: reading a detailed book about human anatomy

And they are having the greatest time together

[brutermonger]

It was alot of Fun hosting a watch along stream for my discord friends/mutuals. Planning lots more movies, series to share with them especially the Spooks 🥰🎞️🍿

[mochiwrites]

I want,,, friemds,,,

👉👈 free invite for any mutuals to send a message

[fastfists]

Knuckles is very much an introvert; to anyone who doesn't know him well or such, he can come off as gruff and stand-offish which he can be BUT it's usually with those he's unfamiliar with or such. He can be very cautious too around others, especially if they give him a bad vibes. Still, if you manage to bond with him or connect — he is ride or die with you. He never half asses his care either when it comes to those he's bonded with and put his full chest into showing he cares, even going out of his comfort zone for you if needed.

[visdiefje]

Sometimes a social interaction goes so much better than you expected and sometimes it is every bit as dead end as you feared and now your social courage is just Gone

[tyrianlynch]

I’m really gonna try to go to my writing group tomorrow even tho my brain has decided everyone there hates me!