#nymph!emile

[the-evil-clergyman]

Le Bûcheron et l'Hamadryade Aigeiros by Émile Bin (1870)

[akuma-tenshi]

not to be a hater but i'm very happy that ada and emil won ds in different years bc now they have to be separated during nymph awards. keep them across the room from each other

[nehalenniaspeil]

water element

paul emile chabas — young naiad [?]

[mermaidenmystic]

The Love of A Nymph by Louis Emile Adan (French painter, 1839-1937)

[otakusparkle]

Identity V Announcement

Part 2

Identity V COA 7

S-Tier

- Feaster (Hastur)

A-Tier

- Psychologist (Ada Mesmer)

- Patient (Emil)

- Antiquarian (Qi Shiyi)

- Composer (Fredrick Kreiburg)

- Professor (Luchino Diruse) -> Bonus event (A-Tier Skin + Accessories)

Deduction Stars Costume

- Entomologist (Melly Plinius)

- Sculptor (Galatea Claude)

Nymph Award Costume

- Naiad (Grace)

- Wu Chang

Penrose Maze Costume (SS-Tier) is Bloody Queen (Mary)

Next year Chinese New Year will have 3 Limited Costume and all of them are S-Tier

- Antiquarian (Qi Shiyi)

- Acrobat (Mike Morton)

- Gamekeeper (Bane Perez)

Mind you that once the time ended, this skins and their Accessories won't released again

Identity V Ivory Tower Series

- Barmaid (Demi Bourbon)

- Priestess (Fiona Gilman)

Identity V ONCE (Retrospective) Costume of Prisoner (Luca Balsa)

Event Shop update

New A-Tier Costume of Enchantress (Patricia Dorval) will be available in event shop and you can purchase with spy glasses

New Costume and Accessories Release

Valentine's day Costume set of Female Dancer (Margaretha Zelle) will be available in February 2024

[creart23-blog]

The Voice of Pan

Emile Aubry, 1880/1964, born in Algeria, a country to which he is very attached, was elected in 1935 to the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris, a year before this study, The Voice of Pan.

Choice of subject inspired by his studies of letters in paintings taken from ancient fables, which also allowed him to study the heroic nude, like most of his Art Deco contemporaries.

Pan's voice is his reed flute in which is the enchanted voice of the nymph Echo, transformed into reeds, with whom he was in love, but in the painting, the flute is absent. On the other hand, his favorite antagonist, Eros, is represented with black wings.

Their conflict arises from Eros' attempt to steal the flute and is an allegory between animal desire, Pan, and love, Eros. Allegory of the omnipotence of love.

[fictionkinfessions]

Ithaqua,

Personally I quite like my nymph skin design, and therefore shall in fact be voting for myself. I haven't decided who I'd like for deduction star but I'm not sure anyone could overtake Fools Gold's lead for the hunters at this point regardless. Survivor wise, I've put my support behind Emil for my Ada friend so she'll stop quoting the "do not separate them" meme at me.

Hope you're well, dearest watchman.

Joseph Desaulniers / Photographer

x

[nightsidewrestling]

D.U.D.E Bios: Pelageya Winter / Geia Lucifarian (2021)

The Gold-Digging Goddess Geia Lucifarian

Same pic as Geia hasn't changed much.

The third of the seven sins, Geia uses her husband's wealth to fuel her greed, however her greed is mostly based on the American media she has observed through the years to fine tune her own American Dream. Geia knows all too well just how to get others to succumb to their greed, turning them into money and power hungry phantoms of their former selves.

"Just think of the money you'd get.

Name

Full Legal Name: Pelageya Naida Winter (Née Volkov)

First Name: Pelageya

Meaning: Russian form of 'Pelagia' which itselfis the feminine form of 'Pelagius'. 'Pelagius' is the Latinized form of Greek 'Pelagios', derived from 'Pelagos' meaning 'The sea'

Pronunciation: pi-lu-GEH-ya

Origin: Russian

Middle Name: Naida

Meaning: Possibly derive from Greek 'Naias', a type of water nymph in Greek

Pronunciation: NAY-da

Origin: Russian

Surname: Winter (Née Volkov)

Meaning: From Old English 'Winter' or Old High German 'Wintar' meaning 'Winter' (Volkov: Patronymic derived from Russian 'Volk' meaning 'Wolf')

Pronunciation: WIN-tar (vul-KOF)

Origin: English, German, Swedish (Russian)

Alias: The Gold-Digging Goddess, Geia Lucifarian

Reason: Pelageya has often been called a 'gold-digger' and Damien chose her to represent Greed and gave her a new name when she joined the 'family'

Nicknames: Geia

Titles: Miss, Mrs, Ma'am

Characteristics

Age: 34

Gender: Female. She/Her Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: Russian

Ethnicity: White

Birth Date: Match 18th 1987

Symbols: Frogs, The Colour Yellow

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Religion: Russian Orthodox

Native Language: Russian

Spoken Languages: Russian, English, Spanish

Relationship Status: Married

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Theme Song: 'Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)' - Pet Shop Boys (2007-2011), 'American Wasted' - New Medicine (2011-)

Voice Actor: Lena Katina

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Bolgar, Spassky District, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

Current Location: Unknown

Hometown: Spokane, Washington, USA

Appearance

Height: 5'5" / 165 cm

Weight: 145 lbs / 65 kg

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Brown

Hair Dye: Half Bleached Blonde

Body Hair: N/A

Facial Hair: N/A

Tattoos: (As of Jan 2021) 7

Piercings: Ear Lobes (Both)

Scars: None

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Clean

Illnesses/Disorders: None

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: (As of Jan 2021) Damien Lucifarian, Vi Lucifarian, Billie Lucifarian, Honey Lucifarian, Eli Lucifarian, Sara Lucifarian, Yeray Marino, Flo Marino, Bano Marino, Judi Marino, Rino Marino, Nat Marino, Mac Marino, Ros Marino, Zac Marino, 'Monster' Mike, Sakurako, Ash Thunder

Enemies: (As of Jan 2021) Kirby Kingston, Eddie Kingston

Friends: Viola Nye, Bienvenida Marino, Honey Di Napoli, Elinor Herbert, Saraid Grady-Sullivan, Gardenia Lum, Genesis Winter

Colleagues: The AEW locker room/ Too many to list

Rivals: Alex Reynolds, Penta Oscuro, MJF, Scorpio Sky, Brandi Rhodes

Closest Confidant: Zinnia Turner

Mentor: Rudolf Volkov

Significant Other: Byron Winter (54, Husband)

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Rudolf Volkov (54, Father), Diana Volkov (55, Mother, Née Shvets)

Parents-In-Law: Rudyard Winter (74, Father-In-Law), Doris Winter (75, Mother-In-Law, Née Triggs)

Siblings: Ardalion Volkov (31, Brother), Matrona Marino (28, Sister, Née Volkov), Yaroslav Volkov (25, Brother), Klavdia Volkov (22, Sister), Wassily Volkov (19, Brother), Oxana Volkov (16, Sister)

Siblings-In-Law: Too Many To List

Nieces & Nephews: Too Many To List

Children: Nathan Winter (34, Stepson), Zinnia Turner (31, Stepdaughter, Née Winter), Laurence Winter (28, Stepson), Xanthia Winter (25, Stepdaughter), Joseph Winter (22, Stepson), Venetia Winter (19, Stepdaughter), Isaiah Winter (16, Stepson), Uliana Winter (13, Daughter), Emil Winter (10, Son)

Children-In-Law: Genesis Winter (35, Nathan's Wife, Née Rivers), Patrick Turner (32, Zinnia's Husband)

Grandkids: Quincy Winter (14, Step-Grandson), Hadley Winter (11, Step-Granddaughter), Bethany Turner (11, Step-Granddaughter)

Great Grandkids: None

Wrestling

Billed From: The Underworld

Trainer: C.R.C Wrestling School, Damien Lucifarian

Managers: Damien Lucifarian

Wrestlers Managed: None

Debut: 2007

Debut Match: Pelageya Golden VS Olwen Rhydderch. Geia won by pinfall

Retired: N/A

Retirement Match: N/A

Wrestling Style: Showman

Stables: The Lucifarians (2010-)

Teams: Post

Regular Moves: Diving Crossbody, Spinning Heel Kick, Springboard Dropkick, Springboard Plancha, Onehanded Bulldog, Missile Dropkick, Gold-Digger (Inverted Spinning Elbow Strike), Diamond Ring (Running Enzuigiri), Pin by Standing on Opponent

Finishers: Money Maker (Full Nelson Facebuster), Inheritance (Running Double-Knee Facebreaker)

Refers To Fans As: The Possessive, The Possessive Ones, The Greedy, The Greedy Ones

Extras

Backstory: Pelageya Winter (Née Volkov) aka Geia. Geia has often been called Greedy for wanting more than what she has, but when you're raised in a poor, freezing part of Russia why wouldn't you want more? So she got herself more, a rich American husband who may or may not be a sketchy politician, plenty of stepchildren, two kids of her own and starting in the 2010s, a fledgling career in wrestling as Damien's 'Greed'

Trivia: Nothing of Note

[the-evil-clergyman]

Two Naiads in a Park by Émile-René Ménard (1895)

[greyroses02]

so many. Things HAPPENING! GIVE ME A SECOND!!

First of all as a Luca lover since day one:

HES HES REAL REAL REAL!!!

He’s gorgeous beautiful! THRIVING!! Once skin is real!!! AAAASHDJWJSKKSJEHWB I’m tired I thought it was an evolved version of the ivory tower series or some shit lmaooahshajjahs

Idk if you’re a child or a grown man but my poor dude who did this to you I want to have a talk. Your doll is so fucking ugly but I’ll forgive it cause you look cool. Lily getting an a-tier so soon I’m shocked!! But it’s cute and I love it. Night watch is kinda ugly looking (it’s the mask-helmet thingie that’s why lol) maybe HOPEFULLY the model looks better and they gave him dark hair too! 🥰🥰

SO I’m gonna wear it anyway cause he still beautiful and finally got an atier besides deduction Star 🥰

Oh hand in MARRIAGE MAAM PLS IM ON MY KNEES!!

You’re so pretty I definitely gonna get you even tho I don’t play you as much anymore 😭😭

a.

Time to suffer in rank again… 🫠

And oh.

Oh oh oh oh. I like this. I like this concept a lot. Emil. Mr. Emil Mesmer!! I want him the most!! 🤲

Feaster looks so cool, I don’t really like (playing against) him but this skin…damn I almost want to get it…

So hyped for the COA animations!! And it looks like Frederick’s the leader I like that. Appoint the man who has experience with guns, smart. 🤣

Honorary mentions: Ann and Mary are slaying goodness gracious. And if I said I nearly choked on my spit when I saw Naiad and Wu Chang’s nymph-whatever-it’s-called would you believe me? My mouth was AGAPE! They are all beautiful 😭😭😭

This is gonna be torture for f2ps and low spenders (me included(

[europeansculpture]

Emil Jensen (1888-1967) - Nymphe, 1930

[thencd]

Lucifarian Family 80s Redux: Bios:

The Princess of Greed: Nadia Lucifarian / Nadezhda Kovalchuk (1984)

The third of the seven sins, but money is the root of all evil, and those with greed can have the darkest hearts.

"I came to America with a dream, a dream of being rich."

Name

Full Legal Name: Nadezhda Lyubov Kovalchuk

First Name: Nadezhda

Meaning: Means 'Hope' in Russian and Bulgarian

Pronunciation: nu-DYEZH-da

Origin: Russian, Bulgarian

Middle Name: Lyubov

Meaning: Derived from the Slavic elements 'Lyuby' meaning 'Love'

Pronunciation: lyuw-BOF

Origin: Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian

Surname: Kovalchuk

Meaning: Derived from Ukrainian and Russian 'Koval' meaning 'Blacksmith'

Pronunciation: ka-vul-CHOOK

Origin: Ukrainian, Russian

Aliases: Nadia Lucifarian, The Princess of Greed, The Greedy Princess, The Greedy Nymph, The Nymph of Greed, The Voracious Nymph, The Nymph of Voraciousness, The Princess of Greed Nadia Lucifarian, The Greedy Princess Nadia Lucifarian, The Greedy Nymph Nadia Lucifarian, The Nymph of Greed Nadia Lucifarian, The Voracious Nymph Nadia Lucifarian, The Nymph of Voraciousness Nadia Lucifarian

Nicknames: Nadia, Nadya, Liouba, Luba, Lyuba, Lyubochka, Princess N, Nymph

Titles: Miss

Characteristics

Age: 28

Gender: Female. She/Her Pronouns

Race: European (Slavic) (Human)

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Mixed (Both Sides White/Slavic) 1/2 Bulgarian 1/2 Ukrainian

Birth Date: March 18th 1956

Sexuality: Straight

Religion: Non-Religious

Native Language: Bulgarian

Spoken Languages: Bulgarian, Ukrainian, English, Spanish

Relationship Status: Single

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Theme Song: 'Money Changes Everything' - Cyndi Lauper (1983-), 'Money (That's What I Want)' - Barrett Strong (1976-1983)

Voice Actor: Lena Katina

Singing Voice: Julia Volkova

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Zlatograd, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria

Current Location: On The Road

Current Residence: Albany, Albany County, New York, USA

Hometown: Zlatograd, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria

Appearance

Height: 5'5" / 165 cm

Weight: 145 lbs / 65 kg

Eye Colour: Green

Hair Colour: Ginger

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: N/A

Facial Hair: N/A

Tattoos: 3

Piercings: Ear Lobes (Both, Triple)

Scars: None

Clothing Style: Fancy but Simple

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Social Drinker

Illnesses/Disorders: None Diagnosed

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: Ves Lucifarian, Bon Lucifarian, Kat Lucifarian, Anna Lucifarian, Nora Lucifarian, Syn Lucifarian

Enemies: Moolah, Wendi Richter, Lord Alfred Hayes, Mr Fuji, Sgt Slaughter, Hulk Hogan

Mentor: Zlatan Kovalchuk

Significant Other: None

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Zlatan Kovalchuk (76, Father), Alla Kovalchuk (78, Mother, Née Sobol)

Parents-In-Law: None

Siblings: Inna Popov (46, Sister, Née Kovalchuk), Vladislav Kovalchuk (43, Brother), Kalyna Medved (40, Sister, Née Kovalchuk), Vladimir Kovalchuk (37, Brother), Larisa Shvets (34, Sister, Née Kovalchuk), Tihomir Kovalchuk (31, Brother)

Siblings-In-Law: Stanislav Popov (48, Inna's Husband), Mila Kovalchuk (44, Vladislav's Wife, Née Shevchenko), Simeon Medved (42, Kalyna's Husband), Susanna Kovalchuk (38, Vladimir's Wife, Née Baran), Rumen Shvets (36, Larisa's Husband), Alma Kovalchuk (32, Tihomir's Wife, Née Sýkora)

Nieces & Nephews: Radko Popov (26, Nephew), Barbara Popov (28, Radko's Wife, Née Sokol), Božena Pokorný (23, Niece, Née Popov), Mladen Pokorný (24, Božena's Husband), Miroslav Popov (20, Nephew), Danica Popov (22, Miroslav's Wife, Née Babić), Ida Popov (17, Niece), Milan Popov (14, Nephew), Iris Popov (11, Niece), Ivan Popov (8, Nephew), Irma Popov (5, Niece), Goran Kovalchuk (23, Nephew), Laura Kovalchuk (24, Goran's Wife, Née Ziętek), Ljubica Zieliński (20, Niece, Née Kovalchuk), Emil Zieliński (22, Ljubica's Husband), Dobroslav Kovalchuk (17, Nephew), Matilda Kovalchuk (14, Niece), Daniel Kovalchuk (11, Nephew), Milica Kovalchuk (8, Niece), Borislav Kovalchuk (5, Nephew), Sabina Kovalchuk (3, Niece), Boris Medved (20, Nephew), Sanja Medved (22, Boris' Wife, Née Żbikowski), Vera Medved (17, Niece), Bogdan Medved (14, Nephew), Vesna Medved (11, Niece), Yaroslav Medved (8, Nephew), Zora Medved (5, Niece), Vsevolod Medved (3, Nephew), Adela Kovalchuk (17, Niece), Timur Kovalchuk (14, Nephew), Blažena Shvets (14, Niece), Taras Shvets (11, Nephew), Dagmar Shvets (8, Niece), Svyatoslav Shvets (5, Nephew), Darina Kovalchuk (11, Niece), Roman Kovalchuk (8, Nephew)

Children: None

Children-In-Law: None

Grandkids: None

Great Grandkids: None

Wrestling

Billed From: Hell Itself

Trainer: Zlatan Kovalchuk

Managers: Damo Lucifarian

Wrestlers Managed: None

Debut: 1976

Retired: N/A

Wrestling Style: Showman

Stables & Teams: The Lucifarian Family (1976-)

Regular Moves: Diving Crossbody, Spinning Heel Kick, Springboard Dropkick, Springboard Plancha, Onehanded Bulldog, Missile Dropkick, Gold Digger (Inverted Spinning Elbow Strike), Diamond Ring (Running Enzuigiri), Pin By Standing On Her Opponent

Finishers: Money Maker (Full Nelson Facebuster), Inheritance (Running Double-Knee Facebreaker)

Refers To Fans As: The Possessive, The Possessive Ones, The Greedy,

Commentary Name: The Nymph

Extras

Backstory: Nadezhda Kovalchuk grew up longing for a life of extravagant spending. Nadezhda was her father's 'little princess', which means she was put first when it came to spending (any) extra money her (already poor) family got, Nadezhda wanted to learn ballet, she would get lessons, Nadezhda wanted to learn archery, she got lessons, and so on. Nadezhda eventually wanted to learn how to wrestle, and she didn't need to go far to find lessons, her father (Zlatan) used to fight bears when he was a teenager, for people's entertainment. Meeting both Vesta and Bonita, in the same part of the British wrestling circuit, the three became friends fast, during that time she also met Damocles. Nadezhda was often broke due to paying for lavish items, champagne, limos, designer clothing, and so on. Nadezhda was the perfect candidate for 'Greed', being so money-hungry (with good reason), but never truly knowing how to limit her spending. She has been with the 'Lucifarian Family' since the start of her career.

Trivia:

Nadezhda is cowardly in a Jimmy Hart way, she'll piss someone off, during a promo, and run away once she feels like she's in danger

Nadezhda is a showman (Show-woman?) because she's more show than work, meaning she works exceptionally quick matches

Nadezhda's role is as the heart (and wallet) of the group

Nadezhda is Charming, Cowardly, Greedy, Loyal, Self-Confident and Vain

Nadezhda knows how to keep herself out of harm's way

Nadezhda can keep a close group of friends together

Nadezhda can sort out differences between people quite easily

Nadezhda is very hard to plan simple matches for

Nadezhda is even harder to get to participate in tougher, more challenging matches

Nadezhda cares more for money than people deep down

Nadezhda likes: Money, Sunrises, Cruises, Yellow, Holubtsi (Ukrainian boiled cabbage packages), Kupala Night, New Year's Eve, Poison Dart Frogs, Limos, Sunflowers, Champagne, Dresses, Winter Coats, Poetry, Moor Frogs

Nadezhda dislikes: Government, Black Ice, Museums, Neon colours, Beer, Christmas, 4th of July, Bears, Sunsets, Orchids, Hail (Weather), Short skirts, Ripped clothing, Caves, Giant suids,

Nadezhda's named moves are jokes on the fact that she is greed, such as Gold Digger and Diamond Ring. However, Money Maker is also a joke on the fact that it's a facebuster, and usually an actor's face is called their 'money maker'

Nadezhda hates Hulk Hogan and Sgt Slaughter, because of how patriotic they are

Left: Nadezhda in 'Human form' (With her natural brown eyes)

Right: Nadia in 'Demon form' (With yellow eyes)

[mermaidenmystic]

Wood Nymph ~ watercolor on paper ~ 1894 ~ Emile Milo

[thearcadysatboonkeng]

In literature, what are some classic examples of The Arcady being portrayed as a refuge for characters seeking solace?

The term "Arcady" conjures images of an idyllic and utopian landscape, a realm of timeless beauty and tranquility. The Arcady Showflat word, rooted in ancient Greek mythology, has transcended its origins to become a symbol of an earthly paradise, a place where nature and humanity coexist harmoniously. In literature, art, and the collective imagination, Arcady has served as a source of inspiration for centuries, offering a vision of a simpler, more pastoral existence that contrasts with the complexities and challenges of modern life.

The concept of Arcady finds its origins in Greek mythology, where it was associated with the god Pan and the nymphs known as the "Arcadian nymphs." Arcadia was a mountainous region in the heart of the Peloponnese, known for its rustic charm and natural beauty. In the myths, it was described as a place where shepherds lived in harmony with their flocks, where the gentle sounds of flutes and lyres filled the air, and where the pastoral lifestyle was idealized. It was, in essence, a vision of an earthly paradise, untouched by the cares and conflicts of the wider world.

Throughout history, the idea of Arcady has resonated with poets, writers, and artists, serving as a potent symbol of an unspoiled and uncorrupted natural world. In the Renaissance, the notion of Arcady experienced a resurgence, as artists and thinkers sought to recapture the simplicity and purity of classical antiquity. Painters like Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain depicted idealized landscapes reminiscent of the Arcadian myth, where shepherds and nymphs roamed in peaceful harmony with nature.

In literature, Arcady has been a recurring theme in pastoral poetry, where it represents a yearning for a simpler, more authentic way of life. The English poet Philip Sidney's "Arcadia" and the pastoral poetry of John Milton and Edmund Spenser all drew upon the idea of Arcady as a symbol of an unspoiled natural world. These works often portrayed shepherds and shepherdesses as emblematic figures of virtue and simplicity, living in a timeless landscape of meadows and groves.

In the 18th century, the Enlightenment brought with it a fascination with Arcady as a contrast to the artificiality and excesses of society. Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings, particularly his work "Emile, or On Education," emphasized the importance of returning to a more natural and unspoiled way of life, much like the pastoral existence associated with Arcady. Rousseau's philosophy had a profound impact on the Romantic movement, which celebrated nature and the untamed spirit of the individual.

In the visual arts, the Romantic era gave rise to a renewed interest in landscapes that evoked the spirit of Arcady. Painters like Caspar David Friedrich and John Constable captured the sublime beauty of the natural world, often portraying it as a sanctuary of peace and reflection. These artists sought to transport viewers to a realm of pure and unspoiled nature, a place where one could escape the hustle and bustle of industrialized society.

As the world transitioned into the 19th and 20th centuries, the allure of Arcady persisted, albeit in different forms. In literature, authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald explored the idea of an idealized past in works such as "The Great Gatsby," where the past is imagined as a kind of Arcadian paradise. Meanwhile, in the realm of urban planning and architecture, movements like the Garden City and the City Beautiful sought to bring elements of Arcady into the heart of cities, creating green spaces and park-like settings amidst the concrete and steel.

In the 21st century, the concept of Arcady continues to hold a special place in our collective imagination. In an era marked by environmental concerns and a longing for connection to the natural world, the idea of an earthly paradise remains relevant. Whether through literature, art, or our own personal aspirations, Arcady reminds us of the enduring human desire for simplicity, beauty, and harmony with the natural world. It is a timeless vision that continues to inspire and captivate us, offering a glimpse of an idyllic realm where the human spirit can find solace and renewal.

[rosettasprite]

Dancing Nymphs by Paul Emile Chabas

[death-himself]

Roman the Big Bad Drider

Part of the Four Human-Eating Monsters and An Apathetic Florist AU!

Summary: Roman is upset that Virgil has never been scared of him, unlike with all their other soulmates. He plans on changing this (based on a comment from  9Teyya_Winterbound6 on AO3)

Warnings: Spiders

Word Count: 908

Previous Next  (AO3 Link)

Roman was a terrifying, bloodthirsty drider. Any human that laid eyes on him screamed out in terror, none had escaped him before, and his record will stay clean of escapes until the day he dies.

So then why had he been the only one to not terrify Virgil for even a moment? Everyone else had scared him at some point. Granted, Virgil had gotten over his fear of Patton and Logan very quickly, but that's besides the point. Was he just not scary enough?

That’s why after Janus, Patton, and Logan had woken up and gone to work or to sunbathe, Roman stuck Virgil to the bed, then left the room, feeling satisfied.

When noon came with no sound from their bedroom, he started to get concerned. He had told Janus not to go in until Virgil started yelling, and he had complied, always excited to mess with their human soulmate.

When 1 PM came, Roman gave up and slowly opened the bedroom door. Virgil was asleep. Roman blinked, crawling over to Virgil’s side and checking his pulse. Yeah, he was still alive.

“Virgil? Virgil, wake up.” He poked him in the face.

“Go away.” Virgil mumbled.

“It’s 1 PM.”

“Yeah, I know.”

“You’ve been asleep for sixteen hours!”

“Hey, you were the one that gave me a reason to be.”

“What?” Virgil opened his eyes, looking down at all the webbing he was covered in.

“I woke up trapped under your web, you really think I was gonna miss this opportunity to sleep in?” Oh yeah. Roman had forgotten his boyfriend was lazy. Go figure.

“Don’t humans have to eat every day?” Roman asked.

“Oh shit, I forgot about that.” Roman groaned, tearing his web off and picking Virgil up. Virgil squeaked and yelled for Roman to let go as he shoved with as much strength as a scrawny human such as himself could.

“I get a bigger reaction from picking you up than from trapping you in web. I swear to the gods...” He dropped Virgil off in the kitchen and began pouring him a bowl of cereal. He’d have to come up with something better, then.

The next day Remus and Emile had come over for dinner. Virgil and Logan had gathered together the dishes and began to wash them. Roman crept as silently as possible into the kitchen and ran a hand across the wall. With a nod to himself, he began to climb.

It was nothing like climbing in his old cave, it was much more cramped and difficult, and the significantly smoother surface didn’t help one bit. He kept his abdomen and torso parallel to the ceiling, his sharp claws clinging on tight.

He looked down at Virgil, a wide grin that showed off his fangs growing on his face. Then Logan glanced up, then did a double take. With an annoyed sigh, he looked back down and continued to dry dishes. But that was enough for Virgil.

Virgil looked up and stared up at Roman in utter confusion. “Roman, what the fuck.”

“Haha! You’ve fallen right into my trap, foolish human! And now I shall—” And that’s when he lost his grip. He felt his fingers and legs slip from the ceiling and with a yelp from Virgil he came crashing down on top of him. Logan had moved out of the way just in time and simply shook his head in disappointment as he continued to dry dishes.

The sound had gained everyone in the living room’s attention. Remus poked his head in first, then proceeded to walk away to choke on his laughter. Emile peeked in next and held back a smirk. “What happened here?”

Virgil pulled himself out from under Roman, glaring at him. Roman turned pleading eyes to him.

“Virgil.”

“What?”

“Virgil, help.”

“You just fell on me!”

“Virgil please, I can’t get up.”

“Why?”

“I fell on my back.”

“What are you, a fucking turtle?”

“Please help.”

“Nope.” Virgil pat Roman’s shoulder, then proceeded to walk back out into the living room. Janus and Patton watched him leave. With a giggle, Patton came in to help Roman up.

“Why can’t I scare him?”

“That’s what you’ve been trying to do?” Janus asked.

“Well, yeah! We’re all meant to be scary to humans, and you’ve all managed to scare him in the past, so what gives?”

“Well, Virgil had to go through all three of us before meeting you.” Logan stated. “He simply grew used to beings like us.”

“Not to mention our first meetings were a complete surprise to him. Whereas with you he just waltzed right into your cave with the idea that you might be his soulmate.” Janus added. Roman huffed, crossing his arms across his chest.

“I guess.” His eyes scanned over his boyfriends for a moment. “I’m still scarier than all of you, though.”

“You’re terrifying, sweetheart.” Patton said as he rubbed circles into Roman’s back.

Later on as he took a walk with Virgil through the forest, he realized that the others weren’t entirely right. Virgil stopped dead in his tracks to watch a normal spider in its web as it wrapped a fly in its silk. He had the most entranced look on his face and at one point Roman could swear he heard him cooing at it.

It wasn’t that Roman wasn’t terrifying enough, or that Virgil had already been desensitized. Virgil just had a weird obsession with spiders.