#layla/al

[margonika00]

Layla(Al)

Bizarre Doll from the manga "Black Butler"

P. S. It is very interesting to read this manga. There will be other stars.

[the-sleepy-silurian]

New 207 prediction

Alright so with the release of the chapter 207 cover and summary I think we're going to have to amend that whole "it's time for snake's flashbacks" thing.

Last chapter was all about aptitudes and showcasing the children's skills when pitted against Doll/the staff. These of course correspond to their respective star lord:

Mabel is acrobatic like Doll/Lord Canopus

Theo is cunning and leads the others to success like r!Ciel/Lord Sirius

Oliver showcased their knife skills like Layla/Lord Vega

The only one left is Artie who corresponds to Lord Polaris. Hopefully since the focus will be on him this time we'll learn more about Polaris by extension!

[meru90]

dont have much twitter dump

[grimlin-gromlin]

[gael-garcia]

Layla (2024), dir. Amrou Al-Kadhi

When Layla, a Palestinian drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themselves in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are.

[skunkes]

[fell-e]

June 19th

Happy Birthday to me

I KNOW my birthday was already a few days ago, but the reasons for this delay and the lack of posts in general will be explained in the tags. Feel free to skip it tho!

This entire post is for the (at most: seven) Fayrouz fans whom I've promised to release "canon" lore of😭

Press read more for Fayrouz lore!

Before I infodump on my Turquoise lore, just want to let yall know that Fayrouz has two canons,

Turquoise AU (her actual canon storyline, i'd say)

and NRC AU (game adjacent au which i only made bc i wanted her to interact with the other characters).

Turquoise AU was based on a small animatic concept I made when I i finished Book 4 (around 3 years ago) where I wanted to give Jamil a cute shy girlfriend. Thatse it.... (p.s. i made a small ErosEpel AU and i might revive that too)

This animatic was heavily based on themes and symbolisms, like Turquoise Sky, Scalding Hot Sun, Golden Cage, etc, instead of actual Disney related stuff. And without that context Fayrouz being twisted from the sky wouldn't really make sense😭

In Turquoise AU, Fayrouz is a magicless, lowly servant. I haven't decided if Fayrouz will have parents yet, but even if she does, they're very emotionally abusive. Her perception of herself as disposable and more worthless than a grain of sand is what's relevant here, so either she adopts that mentality from the other servants or from her own parents.

One day, during a party, Fayrouz sees someone pour some suspicious liquid into someone's drink. Before the owner could drink it, she slapped it out of his hand. The person being Kalim. He asks her why she did that, and she tells him. A person put something inside his drink. The crowd erupts into chaos and they're both dragged away before they could say another word (Fayrouz for interrogation, and Kalim for protection)

Kalim (in my barely put together AU) is lowkey kinda lonely?? He has Jamil, sure. His siblings too. But after the first assassination attempt, he was forbidden from interacting with the other servants. even some of his own siblings. He's determined to befriend Fayrouz, because, in his mind, she's *safe*. She saved his life. That's enough proof for him, and apparently for his father, who allowed him to befriend Fayrouz (or try to)

Shenanigans ensue, where Kalim tries to interact with Fayrouz while she tries her best to avoid him. (She's intimidated by the Asim's. Doesn't help that an older servant told her lies that Kalim's dad beheads people to scare her). Kalim defeatedly asks Jamil for help, and talks to Fayrouz in his favour. This marks the prolouge? beginning? I guess? They all become friends.

I haven't really fleshed out the story after this, but I'll note some important info:

• Fayrouz's self esteem is absolutely dogshit. I'm talking down the shitters abysmal. Self-loathing to the absolute MAX. I say this because this is a crucial flaw of Fayrouz which leads to some crucial plot points.

• Fayrouz is immediately enamoured by Jamil. Fayrouz sees herself as clumsy, talentless and pathetic, so seeing someone her age be so talented was enough to envelop her in pure admiration (and jealousy, but it doesn't last long). She asks him to teach her everything he knows. And so, growing up, they did everything together. (I'll make comics exploring their relationship in the future if im able to🫠🫠🫠)

• An important plot point in this AU is Fayrouz going missing. Two years before Jamil and Kalim enter NRC, Fayrouz suddenly disappears.

• Im not sure how exactly they'd meet, but Kalim's relative Jasmir (canon relative. i checked. Not the name though, i made that up) forms a sibling-like bond with Fayrouz. Growing up as an only child, he craved for companionship, and was jealous of Kalim always being surrounded by younger siblings. He found the companionship he wanted in Fayrouz.

• Jasmir has a servant twisted from Rajah called Khan(placeholder name). He isn't important to the plot i just love him.

(Placeholder designs for now, but i love them💕)

[chasiufan]

tpn who?!

[heaven-s-black-box]

Notes- Shorter S/O; Neuvillette & more x gn!Reader

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Recovery date: September 11th, 2024

Description: heyy can i get headcanons of the genshin boys being taller by the gn reader by a head? For the characters can i get neuvillette, diluc, al haitham, xiao and anyone else u wanna write! Feel free to delete if ur not comfortable with this, and have a nice day! <3

Notes: This work was recovered in conjunction with an anonymous researcher, we thank them for their contributions. I added Ganyu, Layla, and Lumine. I was going to add Furina but it was getting too long. Heights taken from the gamer, also a head's height difference is about a foot.

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Neuvillette- 5’11”

A head’s difference is nothing, he’s used to looking at Melusines

Plus he’s almost 6 foot

He has to look down at most people

I feel like, as a dragon, he’s a bit protective of everyone smaller than him

Just in a pack kind of way where he’s looking out for the young/weak

Not to mention to him you are young, assuming you’re mortal

Not a very physically affectionate person, so doesn’t do things like use you as a chin rest

Does, however, enjoy you tucking into his side

He is starved for touch and affection, simple physicality makes him happy

I also feel like he tries to make himself smaller outside of court

Assure him you like his height and remind him to straighten up

Oo, leans down to listen to you! Tap his shoulder and he’ll lean close so you can whisper in his ear

Surprise him by jumping/getting on your toes/climbing up to kiss him and he will short circuit

Quickly starts keeping things you need on lower shelves, again he shares an office with Melusines he’s used to it

Overall, the height difference isn’t a big deal to him

Diluc- 5’10”

Also just shy of 6 foot, but most people in Mondstadt are tall and children avoid him

So he’s not really used to looking down (Jean wears heels and is 5’6”, he doesn’t have to look down much)

Likes the domesticity of seeing you in his clothes, no matter how they fit

Maybe sleeves are too long, or your torso is short and shirts fit you like dresses

Affection doesn’t come naturally to him, but once he warms up to it he will rest his chin on your head

Between his height and strength picking you up is easy and he surprises himself with how much he likes it

Keeps finding excuses to do it, like helping you over a puddle or down the steps

More than happy to lean down for whatever reason, be it so you can feed him something or whisper something

His favorite reason is surprise kisses though, but his all time favorite surprise kisses are when you yank him by the lapels of his jacket

If you live together he will try and keep your things on slightly lower shelves, but also you aren’t usually getting things the maids are

Overall, enjoys the height difference

Al Haitham- 5’11”

Once more, almost 6 foot

He, however, does not like looking down at people because it hurts his neck

Regularly complain about this to you

I’m torn between him teasing you and not wanting to put the effort in to that

I think if you start bickering, your height is on the table for teasing

Like if you’re ignoring each other, he’ll walk into you and claim he “couldn’t see you down there”

However, if you live together or even if you just stay over frequently, will leave things on lower shelves and gets a step stool

Leans on you saying he’s tired

Spends most of his time sitting/lounging so I don’t think his height is really a big deal

Definitely makes you work for his affection though, you will need to pull up a stool/kick him in the knees to get kisses

Can also easily pick you up if he thinks you’re taking too long to get somewhere

Overall, notices the height difference but doesn’t really comment on it

Xiao- 5’2”

Isn’t used to looking down at people who aren’t children

Seriously, very rarely does he meet people shorter than him

However, that doesn’t mean he’s super excited you’re shorter than him, he’s kind of indifferent

He will happily get things for you that you can’t reach though

Like Neuvillette, he likes to make himself seem smaller

Though in his case it’s for comfort, he likes curling into you once you get to that point

Also starved for touch and affection, but also traumatized from losing all his friends

So curling into you gives him all kinds of assurance

When you wave for him to bend down, it sometimes takes him a minute

Already short circuits with affection, but your head naturally resting on his shoulder during hugs really breaks him

You just fit together so well

He has a stool so he can reach high shelves, so when he forgets to leave your stuff on lower shelves it’s not too big a deal

Overall, give him a bit to get used to being the tall one but otherwise indifferent

Ganyu- 5’1”

Her heels probably have her standing at about 5’2”

So she’s used to looking up at people, most of the adepti are really tall and even Keqing is slightly taller than her

Definitely likes being able to let you hide behind her, she likes protecting you

Like Xiao, she isn’t used to being the tall one, but she gets really flustered and apologetic when you ask her to leave things on lower shelves

Pretend like you what to whisper something and kiss her when she leans down

She’ll get flustered then ask “what did you want to tell me?”

Being able to pick you up makes her feel extra strong, so sometimes if you want to get something high up she’ll just lift you

Look, we know she’s strong but we all played her character quest

Also likes when you lay on her/she’s the big spoon

I feel like being one of the shortest adepti weighs on her, so she totally understands if you’re self-conscious about your height

But she loves you, doesn’t matter if you’re shorter or taller than her

Also, she may be taller than you but if you kabedon/ flirt with her with any level of confidence she will shrink in on herself in embarrassment

Overall, loves the height difference 

Layla- 5’2”

Like Xiao and Ganyu, a little shorter than the world average so she kind of has to look up at most people

Not significantly, but she’s not used to looking down

She also doesn’t talk to people often, and when she does she’s sitting

In fact she’ll probably be seated for most of your conversations, so stand over her and fluster her

Will lean into you while you walk

Has also fallen asleep with her chin on your head or leaning over so her chin is on your shoulder

The sudden weight has probably nearly toppled you a few times

Likes to lay on you, her head on your chest

I feel like she naturally curls in on herself a lot, just from exhaustion and maybe a bit of self-consciousness

Would love to let you lean on her but she’s not sure she could keep you up right

Keeps things on low shelves anyways, sometimes standing on a stool seems like a really bad idea

Overall, the height difference doesn’t really affect your relationship

Lumine- 5’2”

Look, Aether is 2 inches taller, she never heard the end of it once she stopped growing

Another member of the, pretty much everyone is taller than me club

Her heels add maybe a half inch, they look pretty small

Loves being the taller one

Need help getting something from the top shelf? She’s on it, even if she has to get a stool

You asked her to get it, she knows you could use the stool but you’ve already asked her

Can’t see something? Want to get on her shoulders? Up you go

Likes being the big spoon/letting you lay on her because she’s terrified you’ll disappear

Seriously, she’s lost so many people on her journey so far

Uses you as an arm/head rest when you’re standing around

Will make lighthearted remarks about your height if you don’t mind

Stuff like “I could probably sneak you in in my bag”, usually it’s stuff Aether has said to her at some point

Kiss her bare shoulders, it makes her jump and she loves them

Overall, will only tease you about your height if you’re okay with it

[abybweisse]

Thanks to @kuroposting I got around to making this comment (keep reading that comment thread) on one of their posts.

So, yeah....

Elic Phantomhive

I have even more reason now to stick with this name for our earl, at least for now.

ciEL <- -> ELic

The "c" and "i" are properly mirrored, while the "el" is moved into the mirrored position but preserved in meaning. In that way, those names are anagrams but also "mirrors" of each other, without needing to spell it Leic (which would work with Irish roots -- see links further down as examples -- but would remove the "El" aspect).

Even though Ciel is thought of as a French name, with Latin origins... it works well with Hebrew, just like Rachel is Hebrew in origin. We've previously been explaining "Ciel" in terms of "sky blue, sky, heaven", but WHY would this be a word for Heaven, and not just sky? Because of "el". Is it literally the "ci" of "El"?

I found meanings for Ciel that define it as "a divine blessing from heaven".

But I wanted to find something specifically connecting Ciel to Hebrew, and I found this: just as Ciel, cieling, ceiling, celing, ceal, cael, coel -- and all those other variations in Old English, French, and Latin -- speak of coverings, concealing something, such important words used in architecture and interior design (and biology)... these are also used for translations of the Hebrew Bible when speaking of covering things, specifically when it's not just to protect but also to hide from God's sight. There was also mention of a Hebrew word that can be translated as sailor:

And שָׂחִיף can be translated as wainscoting or thin paneling, but is also slang for thin, as in "skinny". Thin barriers used to protect but also hide... and then a reference to sailors?

Uh. Are sea and ci the same thing? Like... the Genesis account of dividing "the waters" above and below? So the sea/ci is the water below, while Ciel is the waters above?

Ciel is the "sea of god"... the sky protecting/covering Earth and hiding Heaven from human view. It's "heaven" in the sense that it's the closest anyone on the earthly plane can "see" of Heaven.

Let's not forget I'd explained (in numerous posts and comments, like big time here, slightly here, and here) that Elic is a variant of Alex, meaning "protection/protector" (also commented here), and Ciel also means protection, in the form of covering or hiding.

Mother3 theory hasn't let me down yet. Why would the mirror twins' naming scheme be any different?

Now back to Layla and Al/Alyal in Arabic... the dark cover of night.... heh 😏

[cippicat]

AC characters Modern AU

What kind of jobs would do the assassin's creed characters in the modern days?

Desmond would continue his bartendering.

Layla Hassan would be an architect. She wants to be like Indiana Jones.

Altair would be an historic. He would wrote books about historical facts that people doesn't know.

Malik woulb be a cartographer. He would fly around the world to create accurate maps for his app (let's be real Google Maps sucks).

Maria would be a self defense teacher. She would teach women how to defend themselves.

Ezio, and his brother Federico would work in the family company. Ezio would take care of the franchise around Italy, China and Turkey. His associates (his protèges) abroad are Yusuf Tazim and Shao Jun.

Petruccio would be a vet specialised in birds care.

Claudia would open a fashion agency.

Both Giovanni and Maria Auditore would be retired in Montereggioni (with Uncle Mario).

Edward Kenway would be retired, but when he was young he owned a bar, The Jackdaw, in the heart of London with his best friend Edward Tatch. With his wife, Tessa Kenway (a stay at home mum), they would work as volunteers at the dog rescue center. Edward's ex wife Caroline Scott would live abroad, and work in human resources.

Jennifer Scott would work with Claudia Auditore in the fashion agency. She would open a franchise of Claudia's company in London, and another franchise in New York (much to her brother annoyance).

Haytham Kenway would be an economics teacher at the New York University. His wife Ziio would be a lawyer for the Native American rights. Their son Connor Kenway would be a forest ranger. His parents are starting to ask him for grandchildren.

Aveline de Grandpré and Elise de la Serre would be fashion stylists. Elise had a relationship with Arno but broke up because it didn't work.

Shay Cormac and Liam O'brien would work as seafarers. They would co-operate with Greenpeace. Shay is married with a son he had when he was very young. He named his son after his two godfathers Liam and George Monroe (much to Liam's displeasure). Shay doesn't know yet but he is going to be a grandfather before 50.

Hope Jensen would work as a flying attendant.

Arno Dorian would open a café littéraire near Montmartre. He has a son, Léon. His father Charles Dorian, and his godfather Pierre Bellec would be in politics. They would co-operate with François de la Serre against Germain, and Chevalier (everyone hates Chevalier).

Jacob Frye would open his own pub, The Rooks, with his brother in law. Like Arno he is a single father. Jacob and Arno have friends with benefits friendship. Evie Frye would work at the university library . Their father, Ethan Frye would work as a literature teacher at the Cambridge University. Since he is close to retirement he often spends time playing with his grandson Emmett.

Bayek and his wife Aya would work at the Cairo's museum as curators.

Kassandra, and her brother Alexios would work in their mom's tourism agency in Athens.

Eivor Varinsdottir would work as a freelance photographer around the world, and will publish her photos in some publications in England. Sometimes she will ask Shay a ride on the Morrigan to photograph the whales.

Juno and Minerva would be software engineers. Persephone and her husband Hades would open a funeral parolours. Poseidon would open a swimming school. Jupiter would be retired with Loki and Havi.

[deeranon]

The Great Goodbye

Pt. 3

Pt. 1 | pt. 2 | pt. 4 | Masterlist

In only a week’s time, a great number of things had happened. Some things, you did not know how to feel about.

The Traveler and Paimon had returned with a shocking amount of information on the withering zone problem. Like you had guessed, the problem laid with the unfinished Aranara World Quest. Your memories of the Aranara adventures were faint after so much time away from the life where you could simply look something up if you ever forgot, but one thing you retained was the knowledge that the quest was long. Very, very long. Agonizingly long, even.

It was weird, seeing how the Traveler, once a character you ran with all over the world from one quest to another, now fell into those stories all on their own without your divine “guidance”. At least you wouldn’t have to follow them through the entire story again now that they had their own lives outside of yours. That was forever new as well—seeing the realistic faces of people you once knew as characters everywhere you looked. Your life now the inside scoop of a never-ending live action movie.

Paimon decreed for the Traveler and herself that they would take care of the withering zone situation with the Aranara, freeing Cyno and Tighnari of their duty as well as their worry.

You were sure the sudden relief of duty felt more like getting dunked in a tub of ice. At first it was pure agony, but soon your body adjusts to accept the cold. You would know—there aren’t exactly many places a deer can wash other than the waterfalls(you had yet to give in to the ways of tongue-self cleaning).

It was a relief for you as well, in a way. Tighnari had more time to himself and Collei was finally catching up on homework and sleep. Cyno had gone back to the desert, but you could tell he was resting easier after he spent the remainder of his day in your presence.

You had thought everything would go back to normal after Tighnari’s worries about the withering zones had been put to rest. Only, things didn’t go back to what they once were.

Tighnari was talking with the lady that had arrived a week ago. Their conversations were hushed and held in the privacy of Tighnari’s personal hut. Two days after the Traveler had completely taken over the withering responsibility, another woman in odd clothing arrived in the forest.

This one wore a gentle green a skin fitting cropped shirt and shorts so short you wondered if the woman had ever heard of decency. Goggles sat tangled in her messy brown hair, drawing attention to the large brown ears on her head. It was hard to tell, but you were going to guess they were Hyena with the splotches of lighter brown dappling her hair and sun kissed skin. She too asked for Tighnari the moment she arrived, and this time Nasrin led her straight to him.

You had tried your best to listen in on their conversations, but Tighnari’s ears were far greater than yours. He warded you away from his hut with Collei acting as his escape goat who led you away with her eyes still full of unknown misery. The trainee ranger kept you distracted, both from the ringing in your ears and the thoughts of what Tighnari could possibly be talking about. Darn Collei and her adorable puppy dog eyes.

The only thing concerning you now were the whispers in your ear. Hopefully you weren’t going insane. You really hoped that wasn’t the case.

It was only after an entire month of distracting yourself in the forest with Dirt, Leaf, and Stick that you finally found out what was happening.

Games of chase had grown tiring the more you used it to escape from thinking about your problems. Loneliness creeped in the back of your mind despite your best efforts to keep the unwanted feeling at bay. Your heart ached for the ability to speak and do human things again. The voices had returned, sounding more eager than ever. They loved to spike whenever you were near the people with odd clothes, locking you in a mental battle and freezing your body in place. Like a deer caught in headlights. (Not funny?)

The day had started like any other. Tighnari was speaking with Collei near the edge of the village. Collei’s head was bowed and her hands gripped at the cloth pack with white knuckles. You could not see her face, but you did not need to see to know one of your favorite persons was distressed. You had known she was worried for a while, watching as she skulked off on her own at random hours of the day only to return with puffy red eyes.

Worried, you gently slipped from the cuddle pile of rishboland tigers and lazily stumbled to Collei’s side. You let out a bleat, trying your best to voice your question of “are you okay?” with your ever growing deer body.

Collei whirled around like she had been thrown by a tornado, lunging at you with such fierceness your mind lagged to process the fact that Collei was struggling to wrap her arms around your fuzzy shoulders. Her body trembled like a leaf against you.

Tighnari only watched, picking up the cloth sack from the ground but never moving closer. His eyes held a sadness you couldn’t comprehend even as he managed a weak smile. “We’ve got something big planned for today. Everyone you know is going to meet up with you, isn’t that exciting?” He said, causing your mind to race even faster. Where were you all going? Why was everyone coming to see you? Why was Collei crying?

“Everything is okay. We’re just going on an adventure. I thought it was finally time you get to see the rest of Sumeru instead of keeping you cooped up here forever.” He continued, and that glassy look switched to something bittersweet. “It’s going to be lots of fun, Collei is just a bit sad because she can’t go with us for the second half of the journey. She’ll meet us at the halfway point, though.” Oh, that was what it was? You…didn’t quite believe him.

Your ears flicked as Collei’s sniffles died down to little hiccups and she pulled away with a strong nod. “Yeah, it’s a shame. But…at least I can meet up with you before you head off into the desert! So I’ll do my best to keep heart until then, but don’t keep me waiting, okay?” Collei chirped with a wobbly smile. You nodded, ready for Collei to pull back from the touch only for her to grab at your face and trace a star into your forehead. Blinking rapidly, you could only stare at your dear little trainee forest ranger in confusion as she pulled back with an even smile. “It’s for good luck!” She said with a watery laugh.

Collei finally stepped away, letting Tighnari hand her the cloth pack with little fuss. The true forest ranger gave her a comforting look, never reaching out to squeeze her hand or pat her shoulder, but conveying his comfort all the same. Your best friend nodded meekly, shoulders slumping and breath evening out the longer she stared into Tighnari’s eyes. It was like they were having some sort of mental conversation without you. You didn’t mind much though, feeling happy that their bond was strong as ever.

Tighnari was the first to break eye contact with the now calmed Collei. He stepped closer to your side and gave your shoulder a firm pat that didn’t even tilt your balance. You had gotten better at moving your new body now that it had grown into that of a young adolescent. Your adorable baby deer days now behind you.

“Let’s get ready. It is almost time we get going.” He turned to give Collei one last nod, “We’ll see you at the checkpoint, Collei. Stay safe.”

Collei gave a salute. “Right! I’ll see you soon, master Tighnari!” Then, she turned on her heel and sped off in the direction of the desert.

Just like that, one of the first people you had ever met in this world was but a cloud of dust in the distance.

Tighnari heaved a thousand pound sigh, leading you further into the village. You followed after him obediently, letting out a call to catch the snoozing rishboland tiger’s attention. Dirt awoke first, smacking their siblings awake until all three were trodding after you half-asleep.

Whatever this was, you didn’t know how to feel about it.

Tighnari’s words rang true. With the forest ranger at your side, you trekked through the Avidya Forest, farther than you’ve ever gone alone. The trees bowed to the sun hanging overhead, encouraging the birds to chorus and flit from branch to branch. Seeing it all in real life was breath taking, better than any graphics from behind a screen. Trees trunks thicker than houses surround you with the emerald foliage brushing against your fur like hands grazing your shoulders before sweeping away. The smell of water and fresh earth filled your nose, relaxing you as you traveled through the well worn path leading to Sumeru City.

Tighnari kept to your right, scribbling madly in a leather journal yet never tripping on a single root or pebble. Maybe he had eaten another strange mushroom before embarking on the walk. You wouldn’t be surprised with how often he consumed questionable fungi. (You were surprised he hadn’t been poisoned yet)

You had reached the city gates just before noon. Tighnari nodded casually to the guards before strolling through, ignoring the baffled looks they gave you when you passed.

Immediately you were greeted by Nilou and Kaveh, both running up to you with large smiles.

“Hey, you made it!” Nilou squealed, wrapping her arms around your neck in a tight hug. You let out a happy cry, nuzzling your nose into her silky white headpiece in greeting. It had been quite a while since you had last seen Nilou, after all. How could you not be excited?

“It’s good to see you again, Tighnari! I heard about the withering incident, are you sure you’re alright?” Kaveh greeted, caring as ever. Tighnari nodded, eyes softening as he pat Kaveh on the arm in reassurance.

“I’m perfectly fine, thank you. Work has been hectic, but that never stops adventurers from eating random plants they see on the side of the road. But enough about work, how have you been doing Kaveh?” Tighnari sparked, starting a long winded rant from your favorite architect about snobby customers and a particular acting grand sage.

You all walked and talked through the city streets, listening to vendors call out their wares and the blacksmith send his hammer down in a timed beat against a forming sword. It was a comfortable feeling surrounded by the people you loved while doing something so mundane. At some point, you saw Kaveh exchanging something with Tighnari, and could only hope your dear blond alcoholic hadn’t walked into another scam.

Eventually, you had to part with the two artists in place of meeting up with the people practically married to the Akidemiya. Layla and Faruzan greeted you both at the ramps. Lady Faruzan talked all of your ears off about the puzzles of ruins and just how well respected she was. Layla looked like she had one foot in the grave with the dark circles hanging from her eyes and far off look on her face. You could tell Tighnari was looking for a means of escaping Faruzan’s impending lecture, eyes darting every which way. He eventually gave up and muttered something to Layla, who blinked out of her exhausted stupor and managed to remind Faruzan of her upcoming class. Faruzan being Faruzan, she vehemently denied forgetting about teaching her disciples and rushed off to prepare. (You wondered if she was lying. Layla had given her some kind of look, you were sure of it.)

After that, Tighnari ushered you to meet with Al Haitham and Wanderer on the upper levels whilst Layla went off to work on some project or another. (Not before giving you a quick hug and handing Tighnari some paper item)

Wanderer was glaring daggers into Al Haitham’s toned back, who was simply reading a book without a care in the world. The library was buzzing with finicky scholars at the edges, zipping from one shelf to another before drowning their brains in overly long worded topics.

You didn’t spend much time with them, but Wanderer had switched his attention to you for the time being, making you ecstatic. He wasn’t a very touchy person, but you could tell he treated you like an equal even if you had the body of a deer.(this included being insulted, but you knew he was simply a very thorny person that cared) Al Haitham didn’t look up from his book, but he pressed a hand bound journal into Tighnari’s hands and muttered both a greeting and goodbye to you, an accomplishment in itself.

Wanderer trailed after you and Tighnari to Nahida’s chambers where he perched himself on a chair and brooded quietly.

“Tighnari! It’s good to see you! And you as well, dear friend!” Nahida chirped from behind her desk. You nodded at her, feeling as the wood beneath your feet warmed in the gentle afternoon rays. The office was large and filled to the brim with plants, books, and pillows. It felt more like a cozy place to hang out rather than an office room. Very much like Nahida. You couldn’t blame her after being locked in a bland hamster ball for hundreds of years.

“Greetings, Lord Kusanali. I have come with our guest just as you asked.” Tighnari nodded politely, giving you a firm pat on the neck before stepping away to watch Nahida approach.

“I’ve heard about Tighnari’s efforts, and wholeheartedly agree that this is a good opportunity for both sides. I know you understand us, and all I wish to tell you is to remember everything up until this point wasn’t for nothing.” Nahida declared, reaching out her hands and tracing the faded patterns in your fur. You bowed your head, feeling as her child sized fingers brushed along your growing antlers, welcoming the flowers that bloomed along them. “I give you my blessing! When the sun sets on today, walk forward into the night knowing a new dawn will welcome you with open arms!”

“On behalf of my friend, I thank you, Lord Kusanali.” Tighnari bowed only for Nahida to shake him off.

“There’s no need! Our friend here is destined for great things, I can feel it. All I can do is show them what I know.” Nahida giggled, pressing a kiss to your forehead as you basked in her affection. This felt like both hello and goodbye at the same time. It made your heart ache, yet you kept her words close. “Now go, your adventure has just begun!”

You turned to Wanderer before you left, begging silently for a hug. At first he rejected your request, unmoving from his chair until you pushed your cold nose into his cheek long enough that he begrudgingly looped his mechanical arms around your neck in a tight hug. “Don’t be an idiot. I’ll be escorting your little foxian pal through the desert, so you can’t get rid of me just yet. Nahida didn’t give me much choice.” He grumbled, giving Nahida a pointed look before shoving your head away. “Now go make people cry elsewhere. I have to make sure your mushroom fanatic doesn’t die pathetically in the sand because he can’t handle a little measly dehydration.”

You nodded, shoulders feeling lighter as you stepped back and bowed best you could to Nahida and the still grouchy Wanderer before having Tighnari push through the wooden doors. They closed with a groan behind the both of you.

Pt. 1 | pt. 2 | pt. 4 | Masterlist

Credit you to @strangergraphics-archive for making the red and green dividers, and @issysh3ll for the deer divider!

@idkfitememate >:)

[robbinghisdick]

Oh, I never posted the ra'stim kid. Her name is Layla El Drake and I love her SO much

She's not scary tho 💕

Shortest run down: when Tim found out he was pregnant, he asked Kon to pretend to be the father because he doesn't want anyone to know that the baby was Ra's. Hides his pregnancy, falsified her records so she's a few months younger than she really is. Babies grow fast so barely anyone got to see her until its less obvious that Tim lied.

But uh... it becomes pretty obvious that she's not Kon's bio kid the older she gets 😅

[gael-garcia]

Layla (2024), dir. Amrou Al-Kadhi

[nulli-cat]

More stupid meme drawings

[fell-e]

literally about 10 minutes bfore midnight strikes but i am sso so eepy

also i think someone else is eepy